Newstream.com Digest: New Research Suggests Promise of Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment of Parkinson's & Dystonia
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Taboo Health Issue May Mean Needless Hysterectomy For Many
More than 10 million American women suffer from excessive menstrual bleeding or heavy periods, a condition known as menorrhagia. In fact, more than 20 percent of the 600,000 hysterectomies performed annually in the United States treat menorrhagia. But because this health issue is so rarely discussed, few women realize that the condition can be easily treated during a 30-minute outpatient procedure as opposed to having a hysterectomy.
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New Research Shows Results, Suggests Promise Of Deep Brain
Stimulation for Treatment of Parkinson's, Dystonia
New research being presented in Toronto this week at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons highlights the success and promise of deep brain stimulation for the treatment of central nervous system disorders.
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Games People Play
It's a secret many won't admit to, but researchers say it's a fact: many of us are playing games at work on our wireless devices. Whether it's to eat up downtime or compete with a colleague, the games people can play are fast becoming a hot feature on many wireless devices-from organizers to mobile phones. Motorola has more.
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Staples.com Surprises Phoenix Area Administrative Professionals' Day
Sweepstakes Winner
Staples.com announced the winner of its Administrative Professionals' Day Sweepstakes on April 24. Felecia McCardle, administrative professional at Laurie Westberg Inc., based in Phoenix, Ariz., was rewarded with a five-day dream getaway for two for her invaluable workplace contributions.
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Karstadt Quelle AG to Market Hush Puppies Footwear in Germany
Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced the appointment of Karstadt Quelle AG, Germany's premiere department store and catalog retailer, as the company's newest licensee for Hush Puppies footwear. The agreement provides for the retail distribution of Hush Puppies shoes through 208 Karstadt Department Stores and through Quelle, which has a circulation of more than 24 million catalogs reaching consumers in 13 European countries.
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Hot Off the Cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue,
Elsa Benitez Adds Spice to Launch of New Taco Bell(R)
Product: Grilled Stuft Burrito
It's the hottest thing to arrive in the U.S. since Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model Elsa Benitez. Taco Bell Corp. introduces the Grilled Stuft Burrito, one of the biggest products to date with twice the meat of the Company's Burrito Supreme(R).
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Peter Martin Associates Announces Release of HelpWorks
Web Edition(tm)
The premier provider of social service agency software introduces a Web version of the HelpWorks(tm) eligibility screening tool, offering broad access to information on benefits and services. HelpWorks Web Edition(tm) targets under-enrollment of children and families for critical services such as Food Stamps, the Child Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Energy Assistance programs.
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Snap-on Names Dale F. Elliott President and Chief Executive Officer
Snap-on Incorporated , a global leader in tools, diagnostics and equipment, announced that its board of directors has elected Dale F. Elliott as the company's president and chief executive officer, effective April 27, 2001.
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Consolidated Freightways Executive Makes Computerworld
'Premier 100 IT Leaders' List
Marty Larson, vice president of eCommerce and Marketing Technology, for leading less-than-truckload transportation provider Consolidated Freightways (CF) , has been named one of the nation's "Premier 100 IT Leaders" by Computerworld, an award-winning information services company serving the IT community.
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Trex Company Reports Continued Revenue and Earnings Growth in First
Quarter
Trex Company Inc. , manufacturer of Trex(R Easy Care Decking(R), announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2001.
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