To promote the science behind obesity prevention and treatment, The Obesity Society (TOS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) are combining resources to host the world’s pre-eminent meeting on obesity, ObesityWeek(SM) 2013, Nov. 11-16, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. For the first time, both organizations will co-locate their respective annual meetings under one roof for the most comprehensive agenda in obesity research, treatment and prevention.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55494-tos-and-asmbs-host-obesity-week-2013
Hands-free technologies might make it easier for motorists to text, talk on the phone, or even use Facebook while they drive, but new findings from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show dangerous mental distractions exist even when drivers keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road. The research found that as mental workload and distractions increase reaction time slows, brain function is compromised, drivers scan the road less and miss visual cues, potentially resulting in drivers not seeing items right in front of them including stop signs and pedestrians. This is the most comprehensive study of its kind to look at the mental distraction of drivers and arms AAA with evidence to appeal to the public to not use these voice-to-text features while their vehicle is in motion.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60391-aaa-research-voice-activated-in-car-tech-undermines-driver-attention
Edvard Munch was born in 1863, and 2013 marks the Norwegian artist’s 150th jubilee. The height of the celebration is the anniversary exhibition «Munch 150». The exhibition’s goal is to provide as complete unified and comprehensive presentation of Munch’s art and artistry as possible, with over 270 works displayed at the exhibition venues the National Gallery and the Munch Museum. Visitors will be treated to an array of Munch’s major works as well as less known treasures.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60663-munch-exhibition-of-the-century-in-oslo
The number of gout patients is rising, with an estimated 8.3 million American adults diagnosed with gout—but only 10 percent of them are being properly treated, according to the Gout & Uric Acid Education Society. To heighten awareness and knowledge about gout and to lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment, the society has released two new comprehensive kits to educate patients and provide consistent information for medical professionals. The release of the Take a Stand on Gout Patient Education Kit and Medical Professional Information Kit coincides with Gout Awareness Day, an annual commemoration on May 22 to call attention to the growing incidence of gout and to enhance knowledge so as to improve patient outcomes. Both kits provide new, substantial information about gout from specialists, who treat gout patients every day.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61805-gout-uric-acid-education-society-take-a-stand-on-gout-new-information-kits
Overhead Door Corporation, the company that invented the upward-lifting garage door, introduces Garage Door Selection 101, a web-based video series that helps consumers make the best garage door choice for their home based on style, pricing and materials.
Available at OverheadDoor.com, the Garage Door Selection 101 series is the industry’s most comprehensive garage door selection and informational video series. The six videos walk homeowners through garage door choices, as well as other important aspects, like insulation benefits, how a garage door can enhance curb appeal and choosing a garage door brand.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60073-overhead-door-garage-door-selection-101-new-web-video-series
Lindsey Vonn is joining Tweezerman as the brand’s first ever brand ambassador for North America. Ms. Vonn is collaborating with Tweezerman, the beauty tool experts, and will participate in various marketing activities throughout the year, including Tweezerman’s very first television commercial and a comprehensive digital campaign.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60036-tweezerman-beauty-tool-experts-announces-brand-ambassador-lindsey-vonn
For the millions of Americans waiting in anticipation for the president’s State of the Union address on Feb. 12 at 9 p.m. EST, Bing and FOX News Channel have partnered to launch the first-of-its-kind Bing Pulse online voting tool, which enables Americans to track and share opinions in real time during the president’s State of the Union speech. The Bing Pulse is part of a comprehensive State of the Union experience at Bing.com/Politics. The site provides a single destination for up-to-the-minute political news, expert information, real-time conversations and social sentiment on major policy issues.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60078-microsoft-bing-com-to-host-interactive-state-of-the-union-experience
Following pre-opening festivities including an exclusive in-room dining showcase, comprehensive design tours and an official celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony with partners Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, Meir Teper, Trevor Horwell and prolific architect David Rockwell, the world’s first Nobu Hotel Restaurant and Lounge Caesars Palace Las Vegas welcomed its first official guests on Feb. 4, 2013.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59288-caesars-palace-world-s-first-nobu-hotel-restauarant-lounge-las-vegas
Jewelry Television® (JTV) is showing support for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement by launching “Love Your Heart,” a comprehensive, multimedia initiative aimed at raising awareness and educating viewers about the risks of heart disease.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60204-jewelry-television-jtv-love-your-heart-aha-go-red-for-women
Avoid Identity Theft Prevention and fraud with keepmyid.org. Comprehensive identity theft protection is only Identity Theft Protection Service from former law enforcement. Best ID theft Protection
Approximately 1.5 million women and girls in the United States have epilepsy, of which nearly 500,000 are women of childbearing age. Treating women with epilepsy, especially women of childbearing age, presents significant challenges to physicians. Epilog.us [http://www.epilog.us], Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc’s [http://www.upsher-smith.com] epilepsy-focused educational website, discusses these challenges and provides professional insight by some of the epilepsy community’s most respected physicians including Dr. Cynthia Harden, Chief of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Care Center, North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and Dr. Christopher Skidmore, Director of Neurology Residency/Assistant Professor of Neurology, at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59306-upsher-smith-epilog-website-challenges-in-managing-women-with-epilepsy
Under the direction of afimilk, the largest, most comprehensive dairy farm project in the world has entered its third year, and is operating in five of 12 farms with 23,000 cattle. The project, located in Vietnam, was planned and constructed by on-site afimilk experts.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58628-afimilk-largest-dairy-farm-project
