COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/145416.xml COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 JAMA Commentary Looks at Data-Sharing in Clinical Trials for Heart Disease: Discussion of When and How to Share Data, and When to Suspend a Study http://www.prweb.com/releases/cardiology/JAMA/prweb838794.htm How and when to share clinical trial data for heart studies -- including when to suspend a study -- is vitally important to physician-scientists and regulators as an increasing number clinical trials evaluate new treatments. This issue is explored in the April 9 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) in a commentary article authored by Dr. Jeffrey S. Borer of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Drs. David J. Gordon and Nancy L. Geller -- both of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). (PRWeb Apr 9, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/cardiology/JAMA/prweb838794.htm Non-Invasive Measurement of Heart Muscle Contractility Provide Best Predictor of Survival after Aortic Valve Replacement http://www.prweb.com/releases/ACC/heart/prweb808374.htm At the 57th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), Dr. Jeffrey S. Borer is presenting the findings of a 28-year study that show that a non-invasively measured contractility descriptor previously used to predict clinical outcomes in patients with aortic regurgitation (AR -- leaking aortic valve) without surgery is also a superior measure for determining survival after AR is relieved by aortic valve replacement (AVR). (PRWeb Mar 30, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/ACC/heart/prweb808374.htm Award-Winning Documentary about Celebrated Harvard Square Performer Igor Fokin Benefits the Master Russian Puppeteer's Family http://www.prweb.com/releases/puppets/HarvardSquare/prweb687653.htm All proceeds from the award-winning documentary, The Story of Fenist, about master Russian puppeteer Igor Fokin, are being donated by filmmaker Yelena Demikovsky to benefit his widow and three children. Fokin came to America in 1994 and performed for two years in Harvard Square, drawing audiences from all over the country, until he died of a heart attack at 36. The film has screened in numerous film festivals and is available on DVD. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/puppets/HarvardSquare/prweb687653.htm Weill Cornell Doctor Urges Improved Drug Regulation to Ensure Heart Safety of Non-Heart Drugs http://www.prweb.com/releases/drug_risk/heart_attacks/prweb592871.htm Recommendations by NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell's Dr. Jeffrey Borer emphasize need for better attention to cardiovascular effects of non-heart drugs, beginning with early studies and continuing past drug approval. (PRWeb Dec 28, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/drug_risk/heart_attacks/prweb592871.htm Film About Renowned Ballet Couple to Have World Premiere at 36th Annual Dance on Camera Film Festival, Lincoln Center, New York City http://www.prweb.com/releases/ballet/dance/prweb573551.htm Yelena Demikovsky's documentary, happy to be so...,chronicles the lives of Oleg Briansky & Mireille Briane -- dancers, celebrated teachers and exponents of ballet in America. The film will have its world premiere at the 36th Annual Dance on Camera Film Festival in January. The festival is co-sponsored by the Dance Films Association and Film Society of Lincoln Center. It is the oldest dance film/video festival in the world and has toured to 70 www.redpalettepictures.com [international] venues. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/ballet/dance/prweb573551.htm Eco-Friendly Renew Hair and Skin Salon Provides Serene Oasis in New York City Near Times Square and Broadway; Limits its Impact on the Environment http://www.prweb.com/releases/eco-friendly_hair_salon/NYC_oasis/prweb571948.htm Entrepreneur Jim Gaylord opened Renew Salon to put into action his belief that each of us can make a difference in the future of the planet. The eco-friendly salon is a serene oasis in New York City near Times Square and Broadway. Renew's ambiance, quality services and reasonable prices draw New Yorkers and http://www.renew-salon.com [tourists] from the US and abroad while reducing the impact of the business's operation on the environment. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/eco-friendly_hair_salon/NYC_oasis/prweb571948.htm Film About NYPD's First Asian Women Cops Wins Two Awards, Including Best US Documentary, at Queens International Film Festival http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb570459.htm Ermena Vinluan's Tea & Justice-- a documentary about three petite immigrant Asian women defying stereotypes and helping change the face and soul of the NYPD -- walked off with two awards at the 5th Annual Queens International Film Festival (QIFF). The film received the "Best Domestic Documentary" Award; Producer/Director Vinluan was honored for her "Outstanding Contribution to Filmmaking." (PRWeb Nov 19, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb570459.htm World Premiere of Film About First Asian Women Cops in NYPD to Screen at Queens International Film Festival http://www.prweb.com/releases/Asian/women/prweb565014.htm The Fifth Annual Queens International Film Festival (QIFF) will screen the world premiere of Ermena Vinluan's Tea & Justice, a documentary about three petite immigrant Asian women defying stereotypes and helping change the face and soul of the NYPD. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/Asian/women/prweb565014.htm Bake Bread in Rural Tuscany: Learn the Art of Artisan Bread-Making http://www.prweb.com/releases/travel/Italy/prweb564023.htm Artisan Bread School is again combining a rustic spring vacation in http://www.artisan-bread-school.com/ [Tuscany] with hands-on courses in artisan bread-making. Set on the La Macchia Estate in Mercatale di Cortina, bread lovers will be able to take advantage of two-, three- and five-day courses taught by European master bakers, and learn how to make mouthwatering Italian, European and English breads. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/travel/Italy/prweb564023.htm Exercise Tolerance is Good Measure of Likely Progression of Mitral Regurgitation (MR) http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb560896.htm Research from The Howard Gilman Institute of Valvular Heart Diseases, Weill Cornell Medical College, has determined that conventional treadmill testing is a prognosticator for mitral regurgitation (leaking mitral valve). The study, which appeared in the American Journal of Cardiology, concludes that prediction by exercise duration on a treadmill is better than an other measure. (PRWeb Oct 15, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb560896.htm Coldwater Creek Honors Local Breast Cancer Survivors at 2007 Komen NYC Race for the Cure http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb548027.htm Apparel retailer underscores commitment to breast cancer fight; celebrates opening of Manhattan flagship store by funding 1,000 survivor registrations and hosting Survivor Champions' Breakfast. Also announces Try It On for the Cure (TM) -- a week-long fundraiser benefiting Komen Greater New York City. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/08/prweb548027.htm Film About South Americans Trying to Reclaim Their Faith -- Against All Odds -- to Screen at San Francisco Jewish Film Festival http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb534917.htm The Longing: The Forgotten Jews of South America -- the Story of Jewish Descendants of the Spanish Inquisition -- Screening in US & Abroad; Available for Educational Purchase/Rental, Home Video (PRWeb Jun 22, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/06/prweb534917.htm NY Metro Area Teens, Daughters of Breast Cancer Survivors, Raise Funds and Awareness to End the Disease http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb519296.htm Teens for the Cure® to Host the Third Annual Tickled Pink! ― a Fashion Show & Shopping Event ― That Has Raised More Than $200,000 in Two Years (PRWeb Apr 17, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/04/prweb519296.htm Heart Valve Society of America Third Annual Scientific Session Calls for Abstracts -- Deadline January 19 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb495287.htm Valvular heart diseases are among the most prominent causes of heart failure and premature cardiac death The Third Annual Scientific Session of the Heart Valve Society of America, April 12 -14, 2007 in New York City. The conference is providing the opportunity for authors to compete to present original research in poster format. Abstracts are due January 19. (PRWeb Jan 6, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/01/prweb495287.htm Artisan Bread School Opens in Rural Tuscany with Classes in Italian, European and English Bread-making http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb450884.htm Artisan Bread School has been founded to help revive the art of bread making. Located in rural Tuscany, the School's hands-on courses are taught by some of Europe’s master bakers. It will specialize in Italian, European and English loaves, teaching students how to bake delicious, nutritious and healthy artisan breads in their own kitchens. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb450884.htm Heart Valve Society of America’s Third Annual Scientific Session to Tackle Prominent Cause of Heart Failure & Premature Cardiac Death http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb450895.htm Valvular heart diseases are among the most prominent causes of heart failure and premature cardiac death The Third Annual Scientific Session of the Heart Valve Society of America, April 12 -14, 2007 in New York City will provide state-of-the-art information on diagnosis and treatment of this emerging public health problem. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb450895.htm Film About the Physical, Emotional & Spirtual Price Paid by 9/11 Responders to Screen in July http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb396975.htm "Vito After," a documentary film, tells the story of one NYPD Detective. What price has he and others paid for their bravery and commitment? (PRWeb Jun 11, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb396975.htm Heart Valve Society of America Annual Conference Tackles Prominent Cause of Heart Failure & Premature Cardiac Death http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb342051.htm Valvular heart diseases are among the most prominent causes of heart failure and premature cardiac death. More people, worldwide, will develop heart valve disease as the population ages. The Heart Valve Society of America annual conference provides state-of-the-art information on diagnosis and treatment of this emerging public health problem. (PRWeb Feb 6, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb342051.htm Seeing the Dead: Talking with Spirits in Bookstores in November -- Recounts Alexandra Leclere's Journey from Mother of Four to Healer http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb299106.htm How difficult is it to accept that you are clairvoyant? For Alexandra Leclere, it was a challenge she had never dreamed of. Her journey from mother of four and television and multimedia producer to healer is recounted in her new book. (PRWeb Oct 20, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb299106.htm Vermont International Film Festival to Screen Documentary About Humanitarian Award-Winning Doctor http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb294113.htm Visioning Tibet, which tells the story of Dr. Marc Lieberman and the Tibet Vision Project, is screening in competition in the “Human Rights and Justice” category of the Vermont International Film Festival (VIFF). The festival is the oldest human rights and environmental film festival in the world. (PRWeb Oct 8, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb294113.htm Mt. Shasta International & Taos Mountain Film Festival to Screen Documentary about Humanitarian-Award Winning Doctor http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb291817.htm The documentary Visioning Tibet tells the story of Dr. Marc Lieberman and the Tibet Vision Project (PRWeb Oct 1, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb291817.htm 27th IFP Market Selects Documentary Work-in-Progress About NYC Gardens that Change Lives, Transform Communities http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb284696.htm The Healing Gardens of New York tells the story of New York City green spaces that are sources of stability and emotional well-being for neighborhoods and their residents. (PRWeb Sep 15, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb284696.htm Tahoe/Reno International Film Festival to Screen Documentary about Humanitarian-Award Winning Doctor http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb274369.htm Visioning Tibet Tells Story of Dr. Marc Lieberman and the Tibet Vision Project's work to end preventable blindness in Tibet by 2020. Filmmaker Isaac Solotaroff to attend festival. (PRWeb Aug 22, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb274369.htm 14th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival to Screen Documentary About Humanitarian-Award Winning Dr. Marc Lieberman and the Tibet Vision Project http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb261531.htm The 14th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival will screen VISIONING TIBET on August 1, 2005. VISIONING TIBET chronicles the passion of ophthalmologist Marc Lieberman, founder of the Tibet Vision Project. His mission: to end preventable blindness in Tibet — which has the highest rate of untreated cataract blindness in the world — by 2020. Bringing light where there was once darkness, Lieberman’s work has been recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, which named him 2003 Humanitarian of the Year. (PRWeb Jul 22, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb261531.htm Internationally-Renowned Cardiologists/Cardiothoracic Surgeons FormMedical Society Focusing on Heart Valve Disease http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb250819.htm Heart Valve Society of America (HVSA) formed to promote education and research and advance recognition & knowledge of field. (PRWeb Jun 15, 2005)

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