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Wilderness Therapy Professionals Present Cutting Edge Research at the 2014 APA Conference in DC This Weekend

Wilderness Therapy Professionals Present Cutting Edge Research at the 2014 APA Conference in DC This Weekend










Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 06, 2014

The Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare (OBH) Council will be well represented at the American Psychological Association’s (APA) annual convention in Washington, DC on August 7 – 10, 2014. APA is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the country, and it is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.

Multiple scientists from the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Research Cooperative (OBHRC) and leaders from OBH Council member Programs will be presenting in a total of four symposiums and two posters sessions. The APA symposiums are a collaborative effort in which multiple participants present their views, research, or experience about a common theme, issue or question. OBHRC’s Research Director (Dr. Mike Gass), former Research Director (Dr. Keith Russell), and research scientists including Dr. Anita Tucker, Dr. Ellen Behrens and Dr. Lee Gillis will present in or chair a symposium this year. OBHC member programs Second Nature Wilderness Programs and RedCliff Ascent will also present original research in a poster presentation and a symposium. These session topics cover outcomes in wilderness therapy programs, the effect of nature in psychological treatment, group interventions, and advances in the field of OBH.

The OBH Council is thrilled to have such representation on the premier stage for psychological and mental health treatment. See below for a listing of the OBH sessions and click here to search the online convention program for specific information.

The OBH Council is a community of leading OBH programs working to advance the field through best practices, effective treatment, and evidence-based research. Learn more by visiting our website: http://www.obhcouncil.com.

Symposiums

    Vitamin E: The Natural Environment as an Active Ingredient in Psychological Treatment
    Thomas J. Doherty, Psy.D., Marc G. Berman, Ph.D., Keith C. Russell, Ph.D., David Scheinfeld, Ph.D., Nora C. Davis, M.S. & David St. John Ph.D.

    Active Group Interventions That Encourage Change—Kinesthetic Metaphors
    Lee Gillis, Ph.D., Michael Gass, Ph.D. & Bobbi Beale, Psy.D.

    Practice-Based Explanations of Group Changes During Outdoor Behavioral Health Care Using OQ Measures
    Lee Gillis, Ph.D., Michael Gass, Ph.D., Keith Russell, Ph.D., Wittney Heppner, Ph.D., Steve Javorski, Ph.D. & Ellen Behrens, Ph.D.

    Outdoor Behavioral Health Care – Advances in Research and Evaluation
    Matt Hoag, Ph.D.; Michael Gass, Ph.D., Steve Javorski, Ph.D., Katie Massey, MSW, MSPH, Anita Tucker, Ph.D., Joanna Bettman, Ph.D & Ellen Behrens, Ph.D.

Posters in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (Division 53)

    Does Change Last? Outcomes for Adolescents in Outdoor Behavioral Health Care
    Matt Hoag, Ph.D., Katie Massey, MSW, MSPH & Sean Roberts, MS

    Treatment Outcomes for Struggling Adolescents in an Outdoor Behavioral Health Care Program
    Steve DeMille, MS









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Top 10 Healthy New Year’s Resolution Snacks Presented by Beauty Research

Top 10 Healthy New Year’s Resolution Snacks Presented by Beauty Research










Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) January 07, 2014

Losing weight and eating healthier are two of the most common resolutions that women make for the New Year. Choosing healthy snacks is an important part of meeting both goals, as snacking helps boost the metabolism and fights hunger which also helps women make better food choices at meals. The latest article by BeautyResearch.com, Top 10 Healthy New Year’s Resolution Snacks, discusses ways that women can snack and still stick to their New Year’s resolutions to lose weight or eat healthier diets.

Salty foods like potato chips and buttered popcorn are some of the hardest unhealthy foods for women to give up when resolving to lose weight and improve their diets. Are there ways to satisfy cravings for salty snacks without consuming excessive amounts of fat and calories? Which salty snacks are the healthiest to eat? What should women look for when choosing these snacks? To find out, visit BeautyResearch.com or click:

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Like salty snacks, sweet snacks are another of the diet pitfalls that many women are tempted to fall into as they strive to eat healthier. What is the best way to satisfy a craving for something sweet? Which sweet foods are best for women who are dieting or trying to improve their health? How can women select sweet snacks without eating too many calories or consuming too much refined sugar? To find out, visit BeautyResearch.com or click:

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Protein is essential to a healthy diet and incredibly beneficial for women who are trying to lose weight, as it helps the body to feel fuller for longer. What are some healthy snacks that are rich in protein? Are there any types that are better than others? How should women eat protein-rich healthy snacks to keep calories to a minimum? To find out, visit BeautyResearch.com or click

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There is more to healthy snacking than just selecting the right foods because even healthy treats can be detrimental if enjoyed improperly. How does portion size affect healthy snacking? What is an easy way for women to control portion size while enjoying snacks? Approximately how often should women snack for best results? To find out, visit BeautyResearch.com or click:

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“Active Fashion Wear – Work Out in Style”

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While the gym and the park aren’t catwalks where women must feel obligated to look like fashion models, wearing attractive clothing while working out does offer benefits. When women feel as if they look their bests in what they are wearing, their confidence levels increase, and this can lead to better motivation and focus during workouts. There are many options for workout clothing that is stylish and functional. Explore different types of tops that are comfortable for workouts and flattering for the body. Learn about different bottoms that accentuate the figure and make it easier to move while running, taking a fitness class or lifting. Discover ways to stay warm while working out in the outdoors without sacrificing style.

“Top 5 Beauty New Year’s Resolutions”

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Many women set beauty goals for the New Year in an effort to improve their appearances and increase their self-confidence. Once goals are set, women may feel at a loss for exactly how to stick to their resolutions, which can lead to abandoning them altogether. Fortunately, there are easy ways to achieve many of the most common beauty resolutions that women are making for 2014. Find out the secrets to success when it comes to addressing signs of aging without plastic surgery. Explore options for improving the appearance of trouble zones on the body, such as rough feet and cellulite deposits on the stomach, thighs or chest. Learn about how women can successfully transition from straightened to curly hair to protect their tresses without sacrificing their appearances.

“Citrus Power – The Health Benefits of Winter Fruit”

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Citrus fruits are one of the few types of fruits that are in season during the winter and are an easy and delicious way for women to continue to consume the recommended two to four servings of fruits per day. Many citrus fruits are in season in the winter and offer distinctive health benefits for women. Discover some of the most delicious seasonal winter citrus fruits. Learn about the vitamins and minerals found in various winter citrus fruits. Find out how to best enjoy winter citrus and get some easy recipe ideas.

About Beauty Research

Beauty Research is a beauty blogging web site started by two experienced skin care enthusiasts wishing to share tips and suggestions. The blog includes all kinds of articles related to celebrities, fashion, women’s health and diet. For more information, visit http://www.beautyresearch.com.























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LTE Solutions and Market Opportunities: Industry Trend, Size, Growth And Research Reports

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LTE is ushering into the world a new range of opportunities and challenges for every industry constituent including everything from new business models and industry participants to operational support systems for improved quality of service and user experience. While there are many challenges including implementation of small cells, network optimization, and other OSS/BSS impacts, there are also many opportunities.

Data revenues are estimated to be roughly 7 B USD in 2013 growing to just short of 0 B USD in 2018. During this same period of time, global revenue for Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is expected to grow from 0 M to 31.5 B USD from 2013 to 2018 respectively. In addition to opportunities to expand voice to IP, we see several excellent opportunities for Value-added Service (VAS) applications enabled or enhanced by LTE including:

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    Mobile Advertising
    Social Networking Services
    LBS Service Subscriptions
    Gaming Subscription Services
    Virtual Goods Market
    Streaming TV, Pay-TV, and Multiscreen
    Mobile Health Services
    Music Subscriptions Services
    Automotive Market Vertical
    Public Safety LTE
    Ad Revenues from Small Cells
Some of these VAS application opportunities are particularly attractive, such as the Automotive Market Vertical, which we see growing at a rate of CAGR 98% between 2014 and 2019. However, there are obstacles to overcome to realize the potential for LTE in this market segment and others covered in our reports within this research bundle.

This is the most comprehensive research package available as it covers LTE technology, OSS/BSS impacts and solutions, market analysis, business case assessment, company analysis, opportunity assessment, application evaluation, and more. It is a must have bundle of reports for anyone focused on broadband wireless business, market, and/or technology.

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    IP backbone service providers and VoIP service providers
    Telecom regulators and government agencies
    Enterprise telecom and IT managers
    Municipal IT and telecom managers

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Global Broadband Traffic Management: Business Case, Market Analysis, Roadmap, and Forecast

Strategies for Small Cell Network Deployments for 4G and Beyond

Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Market Opportunities and Forecast 2013 – 2018

Mobile Value-added Services in 4G: Market Analysis and Forecasts for LTE-based VAS 2013 – 2018

Carrier WiFi and Small Cells in LTE & Beyond: Market Opportunities and Forecasts 2013 – 2018

LTE Broadcast: Global Market Game Changer for Mobile Video and TV in the post-4G World

LTE Real-time Billing Support Systems (BSS) Operational Issues and Market Opportunities

LTE Strategy 2013 – 2018

Self Organizing Networks Challenges and Market Opportunities for LTE and beyond, Third Edition

LTE in Industry Verticals: Market Opportunities and Forecasts 2013 – 2018

Public Safety LTE: Global Market Size, Technology, Vendors and Spectrum Allocation 2013 – 2018

The ROI of Video in an LTE World

Mobile Security and Privacy in 3G & LTE: Strategies, Solutions and Market Forecast 2012-2017

4G Cloud Services for Mobile Governance

LTE Operator Strategies: Key Drivers, Deployment Strategies, CAPEX, OPEX, Price Plans, ARPUs and Service Revenues 2012 – 2016

Mobile Operator Subscriptions, Spectrum, Ownership & Infrastructure Contracts Database

The LTE Device Marketplace: Ecosystem, Roadmap, Key Trends, Shipments/Market Share, and Global Forecast by Vendor 2012 – 2016

The LTE Infrastructure Market: Vendors, Market Share, Key Trends & Forecasts

LTE Support of the Smart-grid Solutions, Applications, and Market Outlook

Global Cellular Handset Update: Market, Technology, Vendor, and Application Analysis

4G Handsets: Evaluating the Impact of LTE, Applications, and Anticipated Usage

Tekelec: LTE Drives Opportunities in Diameter, Policy and Subscriber Management

The Definitive Analysis of Broadband Wireless Networks: WiMax, WiFi, LTE, and 4G Infrastructure

Mobile Commerce in LTE: The Future of Commerce in 4G and Beyond

IMS Applications: Moving Beyond Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Market Opportunity: Call Continuity in Voice over LTE (VoLTE)

Free VoIP over Wireless vs. VoLTE

LTE Feasibility, Applications and Potential by Region 2011 to 2015

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Drug testing business is described as providing of drug testing services to the various private and government agencies. Drugs testing services are primarily required for screening devices, defensive tools and for legal requirement. Drug testing is gaining importance in various parts of the world due to year on year rising instances of drug abuse among employees, students and athletes. Annually, millions of samples are tested for the presence of drug metabolites and alcohol. Moreover, drug testing agencies play an important role in indentifying drug addicts and providing solutions to help them quit the habit.

In order to create a safe and productive work environment, various multinational companies now prefer to perform employee drug testing. This also helps to reduce crime associated with drug abuse, productivity loss, serious health problems and social dysfunction.

Companies have also come to realize the various business opportunities behind drug testing. In the US alone, drug abuse cost more than 0 billion a year, which includes drug abuse and addiction due to tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs. Moreover, illicit drug use in the region cost around 0 billion to health care system and drug enforcement agencies. On the other hand, due to globalization, drug abuse has become a worldwide problem and developing countries in Asia and Africa are now reporting more problems of drug abuse; such regions hold immense business potential for drug testing service companies.

Some of the major companies operational in this industry are Abbott Laboratories, AdnaGen, Beckman Coulter/Danaher, Biomedical Diagnostics, BioMerieux, Bio-Rad, Dako, DiaSorin, Eiken and Fujirebio.

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Flavored And Functional Water Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 – 2019: http://www.marketresearchreports.biz/analysis-details/flavored-and-functional-water-market-global-industry-analysis-size-share-growth-trends-and-forecast-2013-2019

Flavored water is a category of bottled mineral, spring or purified water containing flavours. The functional water is a derivative of flavored water with added functional ingredients such as botanicals, vitamins, minerals and oxygen. These types of drinks do not contain caffeine, colour, carbonation or preservatives. The growing health concern of the masses, which is making them refrains from consuming carbonated or artificial flavored drinks, acts as major driving factor for the industry. These drinks are priced similar to the carbonated drinks, which reduces the switching cost of the consumer, thus increasing the attractiveness of these drinks.

The common flavours in the flavored and functional waters market are orange, apple, cherry, lemon, peach and mixed. Asia Pacific has been emerging as a strong market registering double digit growth in 2012. Some of the major companies operating in the market are Nestle, Danone, Coca Cola and PepsiCo.

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Bel Marra Health Reports on Recent Research Reveals Walnuts May Protect Against Heart Disease and Diabetes

Bel Marra Health Reports on Recent Research Reveals Walnuts May Protect Against Heart Disease and Diabetes











Bel Marra Health Reports on Recent Research Reveals Walnuts May Protect Against Heart Disease and Diabetes


Toronto, ON (PRWEB) October 10, 2013

Bel Marra Health, who offers high-quality, specially formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, reports on a recent study revealing that walnuts could help to improve the health of those suffering from metabolic syndrome and other obesity-related health problems.

As Bel Marra Health reports in its article, (http://www.belmarrahealth.com/healthy-eating-2/walnuts-could-protect-you-from-heart-disease-and-diabetes/) nuts have always been seen as one of the best sources of minerals and fatty acids on the planet. Nuts provide unsaturated fats, which help to reduce cholesterol levels. They are loaded with digestion-friendly fiber, and they contain a good deal of Vitamin E, a vitamin that helps protect against coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular disorders. Nuts truly are some of nature’s most amazing creations, and a recent study published by the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center points to another potential life-saving health benefit of these tasty morsels.

The Connecticut-based research center conducted a study among 46 adults between the ages of 30 and 75. All of the participants were overweight with BMIs greater than 25; the men had waist circumferences larger than 40 inches and the women had waists larger than 35 inches. The study group was also at risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a precursor to more serious disorders like cardiovascular disorders and diabetes.

The 46 adults were divided and assigned two different diets: the first group was assigned a diet of their own choosing that included walnuts, while the second group consumed a diet without walnuts. Those that participated in the diet containing walnuts were given no more than 56 grams of walnuts – unroasted and shelled – to consume per day. This group of adults showed a marked improvement in their endothelial function, despite their being overweight or obese. While adding the walnuts to their regular diet didn’t lead to weight loss, it did increase vasodilation in the brachial artery. It also helped to benefit their systolic blood pressure, thereby reducing their risk of cardiovascular disorder.

The lead author of the research team, Dr. David Katz, Director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, explained that altering one’s diet completely can be challenging, which is why so many people continue with unhealthy diets to this day. However, adding just one food can be fairly easy, making it less of a challenge than completely altering one’s diet.

With the single addition of walnuts, the participants in the study improved their endothelial function and reduced their risk of heart disease and diabetes. The study reveals that making a few small changes to the diet that involves including highly nutritious food could help to improve the health of those suffering from metabolic syndrome and other obesity-related health problems, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders.

The purpose of adding nutrient-rich food to the diet is to satisfy the appetite and improve health, thus making it possible to remove the less nutritious food from the diet for those trying to lose weight. With further research, more appetite-satiating foods like walnuts could be found, which could provide remarkable health benefits to dieters and reduce their risk of health problems. Such a small addition to the diet proves that a few minor food modifications can make a huge difference in the health of those trying to diet and lose weight or maintain a long healthy life.

(Source: David L Katz, et al. Effects of Walnuts on Endothelial Function in Overweight Adults with Visceral Obesity: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2012; 31 (6): 415 DOI: 10.1080/07315724.2012.10720468)

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International Malaria Research Consortium Combines Technologies and Expertise From Two Continents to Tackle Deadly Disease


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International Malaria Research Consortium Combines Technologies and Expertise From Two Continents to Tackle Deadly Disease







Toronto, ON (Vocus) October 27, 2010

Research teams from three academic institutions and two private sector companies on two continents have come together to form the “International Malaria Research Consortium for the development of novel classes of antimalarials” ,(the “Consortium”) a bold initiative to develop novel classes of drugs against malaria, a deadly disease in desperate need of new treatments.

Each of the Consortium’s five partners brings unique capabilities spanning the spectrum from academic research to commercial development, and significantly – their existing technologies to the table. Through an extensive program design process, the parties hit upon unique combinations of these existing technologies that, combined with new drugs to be developed under the program, represent entirely new approaches to treating and potentially even eradicating this disease.

‘It was a fascinating process to see different organizations with deep knowledge in their individual fields coming together and combining this knowledge to create innovative new approaches to the treatment of this disease’’ – Prof. Virander Chauhan, Director, International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology-New Delhi

“Creative leverage” is a term that comes to mind in describing this program. Iin addition to developing new therapeutics, we are also bringing together existing technologies developed by the partners and combining them in new ways such that one will have the potential to boost the effectiveness of another.” – Dr. Lakshmi P. Kotra, Director, Center for Molecular Design and Preformulations, University Health Network and University of Toronto.

In a field that has seen very few new drugs introduced in the past 30 years, and where most of these drugs have lost effectiveness due to the emergence of drug resistant malaria strains, this program endeavors to develop entirely new classes of drugs, and furthermore will seek to develop drugs that, by their design, will hinder the emergence of drug resistance.

With funding from the International Science and Technology Partnerships Canada Inc. (ISTPCanada) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Government of India, these new therapies will be developed and refined. Led by the site directors of each partner, Lakshmi Kotra at University Health Network/University of Toronto (Consortium lead in Canada), David Bell at Therapure Biopharma, Jitendra Verma at Lifecare Innovations, Asif Mohammed at the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (Consortium lead in India), and R. Mahesh at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, this program brings together a dynamic and talented groups of world-class scientists for a common cause of advancing basic research discoveries to preclinical development. This consortium brings their combined drug development expertise to the discovery and development of new compounds against targets in the parasite that causes malaria.

Current projects include the development of drugs against three malaria targets that the academic groups have researched extensively. This research is combined with the state-of-the-art tools and expertise in computer modeling, medicinal chemistry, nanoformulations and drug conjugation technologies from the consortium partners to advance potential drugs into IND enabling studies. The consortium has already made excellent progress since its activities started in April, 2010 and looking to expand the scope of the efforts with additional partners to advance the mission to develop clinically viable new antimalarials.

One example of this technology combination process is embodied in an objective to treat a form of malaria that resides in the liver. This form of the disease can re-emerge months or years after the initial infection to cause new illnesses in that individual. Additionally this form of the disease can re-introduce malaria into local populations where it had previously been eliminated – frustrating permanent eradication efforts. To tackle this problem the program will combine new drugs developed with existing technologies designed to deliver drugs to the liver in an effective form.

Other technology harnessed under the program will allow antimalarial drugs to be released slowly over long periods of time. This slow release gives the potential for a “one pill cure” , a long sought after goal in anti-malarial drug development programs as it would allow the most effective utilization of often limited medical resources.

Malaria is one of humanities most devastating illnesses with an estimated 247 million cases worldwide in 2008 and almost one million deaths, mostly among children. In Africa a child dies every 45 seconds of Malaria and the disease accounts for 20% of all childhood deaths. Furthermore drug resistance is steadily undermining the effectiveness of existing treatments – driving the need for new therapies.

About Therapure Biopharma

Therapure Biopharma Inc. is an integrated biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, purifies, and packages therapeutic proteins. Therapure Biopharma is also a specialist in therapies derived from hemoglobin, a blood protein. As a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO)

Therapure Biopharma applies scientific, manufacturing, and downstream purification expertise with an intimate understanding of advanced biology, complex proteins, and regulatory processes to develop effective and innovative solutions to advance products from discovery to market.

About University Health Network

University Health Network consists of Toronto General, Toronto Western and Princess Margaret Hospitals. The scope of research and complexity of cases at University Health Network has made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. It has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in cardiology, transplantation, neurosciences, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, and genomic medicine. University Health Network is a research and teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

About International Centre for Genetic Engineering Biotechnology (ICGEB)

The ICGEB is an autonomous, intergovernmental organization with its headquarters in Trieste, Italy and two other components in New Delhi, India and Cape Town, South Africa; in addition, ICGEB currently has 57 full Member countries. The ICGEB provides a scientific and educational environment of the highest standard and conducts innovative research in life sciences for the benefit of developing countries. It strengthens the research capability of its members through training and funding programs and advisory services and represents a comprehensive approach to promoting biotechnology internationally.

About Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS)

The Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani is an all-India Institute for Higher Education. The research group at BITS has expertise in synthetic chemistry and drug delivery areas with a strong track record of research in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery related areas.

About Lifecare Innovations

Lifecare Innovations is an R&D intensive company specializing in controlled release pharmaceuticals employing an array of novel drug delivery technologie.. Lifecare Innovations is engaged in the development of number of these controlled release drugs in collaboration with national institutions. These are under various stages of development. Predominant among these are a range of antifungals. In addition, in-house developments for commercialization of technologies have led to the successful launch of several drugs in the market by Lifecare Innovations.

Company Contacts:

Thomas Wellner, President and CEO

Therapure Biopharma Inc.

+1 905 286-6204

http://www.therapurebio.com

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