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Rising Star in Advanced Dentistry Dr. Sabrina Magid, DMD, Chosen as One of Westchester Magazine?s Top 22 People to Watch in Westchester County in 2012

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Rising Star in Advanced Dentistry Dr. Sabrina Magid, DMD, Chosen as One of Westchester Magazine’s Top 22 People to Watch in Westchester County in 2012











Dr. Sabrina Magid of Advanced Dentistry of Westchester


Harrison, NY (PRWEB) January 17, 2012

Dr. Sabrina Magid has been named by Westchester Magazine as one of the top 22 people to watch in the County in 2012. To the generations of patients who have long relied on the stellar care and expertise at Advanced Dentistry of Westchester (ADofW) Dr. Sabrina Magid’s recent award as one of Westchester Magazine’s top movers and shakers to watch in the county should come as no surprise.

“I am very honored to be singled out by Westchester Magazine to receive this award! I believe I received this award for all the dentists that are improving the lives of patients every day. As a practice, Advanced Dentistry of Westchester has incorporated the latest advances in patient care to provide healthy, beautiful smiles, while contributing to our patients’ overall health. Our efforts in the screening and treatment for obstructive sleep apnea and other health problems have greatly enhanced the quality of life for many people,” said Dr. Sabrina Magid.

At only 29, Dr. Magid’s expertise in the dental field is extensive. While at The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Magid treated patients in the remote and underserved villages of Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Throughout her schooling and dental career, she has been committed to addressing the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing patients. During high school, she took American Sign Language courses at the New York School for the Deaf, and at Duke University, she initiated and taught an introductory class on ASL and Deaf culture. She has acted as a mentor to other dentists, young and old, in sharing the need for sensitivity in their approach to treating deaf patients.

Dr. Magid is quite accomplished as a young woman in the field. She is the recipient of the prestigious “Robert Seminara Resident of the Year” award for “excellence in General Dentistry and outstanding service as a PGY1 Dental Resident” from NY Presbyterian-Methodist Hospital. She is also a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Dental Association, and a founding member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health. Dr. Magid has lectured to dental societies around the state on the dentist’s role in the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). “Dentists are in a unique position to screen for and treat this widespread problem,” said Magid.

Dr. Magid is focused on the future of dentistry and the “whole body” dentist approach. “We were one of the first practices in the country to use digital X-ray, which is more diagnostic than film with far less radiation. Today, along with digital X-ray, we use a tiny laser and camera to diagnose dental decay long before it is seen by other means–allowing us to treat conservatively.” ADofW was also the first practice to use the VELscope device to prevent oral cancer which was featured on Dr. Oz and NBC’s “The Doctors.” Along with offering laser treatment and “air abrasion” as minimally invasive technique for fillings, Dr. Magid, and her partner in the practice Dr. Kenneth Magid, employ a CAD CAM laser/software system for more complex work involving crowns and bonding. ADW plans to expand the use of this state-of-the-art technology for immediately replacing teeth considered unrestorable. For more information on Dr. Sabrina Magid, please visit http://www.adofw.com/

About Dr. Sabrina Magid:

Named in Westchester Magazine as one of the 22 people that everyone in the County will be talking about in 2012, Dr. Sabrina Magid, DMD, takes great pride in the cutting edge dental care she offers patients, as well as in her expertise in screening for oral cancer and obstructive sleep apnea. Throughout her schooling and dental career, she has also been committed to addressing the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing patients. Dr. Magid holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Bases of Behavior from Duke University and completed her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the recipient of the prestigious “Robert Seminara Resident of the Year” award for “excellence in General Dentistry and outstanding service as a PGY1 Dental Resident” from NY Presbyterian-Methodist Hospital. She is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Dental Association, and a founding member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health.

Kenneth S. Magid, DDS • Sabrina B. Magid, DMD • Advanced Dentistry of Westchester

163 Halstead Avenue • Harrison, NY 10528 • phone: 914-835-0542

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What Do People Really Think About the Green Smoke Electronic Cigarette

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What Do People Really Think About the Green Smoke Electronic Cigarette











Green Smoke Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit. Green Smoke- The Natural Choice


Miami, FL (PRWEB) July 9, 2009

Finally relieving the building frustration of smokers everywhere, The Green Smoke electronic cigarette is one of the few e-cigarettes to have so many success stories so early after its market debut. With tobacco taxes and legislation making it increasingly difficult for smokers to enjoy a cigarette anywhere, it’s not hard to see that something must be done. Enter Green Smoke, a patented electronic cigarette with two parts. A better alternative to traditional cigarettes, smokers get the nicotine they crave without the tar, carbon monoxide, and other carcinogens. Because only a clean, vapor is emitted, it’s possible to smoke even where tobacco cigarettes are banned. Restaurants, bars, even the office doesn’t have to be off-limits when Green Smoke is your brand of choice.

Founded late in 2008 to offer smokers the experience they craved without the danger, Green Smoke was certain to be a hit right away, but with customers lining up around the block to provide testimonials, the success of this e-cigarette right out of the gate has been a surprise to nearly everyone.

Long-time smoker Tracy from North Carolina wrote Green Smoke to say, “Works as advertised and I feel satisfied without the need to smoke any ‘real’ cigarettes. For me, this will work and will be the only thing that has worked! Smokes just right, no odors. Feels a bit heavy but this is a good solid feel, not bulky. Easy to use, charging is a breeze. What more can I say? I like it so much I am going to sell them!”

Literally thousands of smokers love the idea of being able to light-up wherever they like because there’s no actual flame or smoke involved. Many contact the company every day to sing the praises of this product. After all, not only do they love the fact that it’s cheaper than tobacco cigarettes, but most enjoy to be Green Smoking everywhere after a meal in a restaurant as well as other no smoking zones. The tangible feel of the Green Smoke electronic cigarette compared to other nicotine delivery devices is also a dream come true for many.

One new customer called Green Smoke to discuss his encounter with a now-dedicated customer. From three packs a day to the Green Smoke equivalent of less than a pack per day, the fifty-year old individual had not only reduced his nicotine consumption, back in force. An honest product that provides a real measure of hope for many smokers who may have given up, it has changed the lives of many.

While lots of customers are now enjoying this smoking alternative, many of them are taking it one step further by joining the Green Smoke electronic cigarette affiliate program. Most businesses know that the best form of advertising is word of mouth, Green Smoke recognized this potential and rewards for it. By offering affiliates an attractive package that includes instant approval, a sign-up credit, a unique URL, and a ten to twenty percent commission for the life of any customer, an increasing number of Green Smokers are posed to reap the rewards by referring others to this amazing product.

“Greensmoke is proud to lead this revolution in smoking, and with our affiliates help we can make a difference that will bring a change that will make a difference in people’s lives,” says Sammy Capuano, CEO of Green Smoke. “We love it when our customers take that extra step to become Greensmoke Sales Reps. It’s so easy and it can be a fun way to bring in some additional income.”

Green Smoke is readily available online. Providing tobacco smokers a genuine alternative that allows them to smoke anywhere, it’s the ideal solution.

For more information about Green Smoke, go online to http://greensmoke.com .

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Hearing Aids Improve Quality of Life, Empower People with Hearing Loss to Stay Socially Active, New Study by Better Hearing Institute Finds

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Hearing Aids Improve Quality of Life, Empower People with Hearing Loss to Stay Socially Active, New Study by Better Hearing Institute Finds













Hearing Aid


Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 02, 2011

According to a comprehensive research study conducted by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), today’s technically advanced, sleekly designed hearing aids are helping people with hearing loss regain their quality of life and remain socially involved. In fact, eight out of ten hearing aid users say they are satisfied with the changes that have occurred in their lives specifically due to their hearing aids. And 82 percent of hearing aid users would recommend hearing aids to their friends.

The findings of this nationally representative survey are both timely and encouraging—particularly given that an increasing number of Americans are suffering from noise-induced hearing loss at increasingly younger ages, oftentimes many years before retirement and even as early as their teens.

“This survey clearly reveals how dramatically people’s lives can improve with the use of hearing aids,” says Sergei Kochkin, PhD, BHI’s Executive Director. “In this comprehensive study of more than 2,000 hearing aid users, we looked at 14 specific quality-of-life issues and found that today’s hearing aids are a tremendous asset to people with even mild hearing loss who want to remain active and socially engaged throughout their lives.”

The improvements that people saw in their quality of life as a result of their use of hearings aids were broad and varied. Nearly 70 percent of hearing aid users said their ability to communicate effectively in most situations improved because of their hearing aid. A little more than half said their hearing aids improved their relationships at home, their social life, and their ability to join in groups. And roughly forty percent noted improvements in their sense of safety, self-confidence, feelings about self, sense of independence, and work relationships. Between 25 and 33 percent of hearing aid users said they even saw improvements in their romance, sense of humor, cognitive skills, and mental, emotional, and physical health.

According to Kochkin, outdated notions about hearing aids pose a significant barrier that inhibits people from addressing their hearing loss. All told, public perception of hearing aids hasn’t kept pace with the new technologies and discreet designs of today’s modern devices. And unfortunately, these misperceptions are holding people back from improving their quality of life by addressing their hearing loss.

The BHI study bears out that 79 percent of people who do seek help and use hearing aids are satisfied with them, and 86 percent are satisfied with the benefit they derive from hearing aid usage.

What’s more, as hearing aid technologies advance, individuals are becoming even more satisfied. Consumers, for example, are more satisfied with mini-BTEs than ever before and report superior sound quality, cosmetics, and functionality in more listening situations. In fact, in recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids because they have become miniaturized and nearly invisible due to the fact that an ear-mold is no longer necessary.

Ninety-one percent of all hearing aid users surveyed are satisfied with the ability of their hearing aids to improve communication in one-on-one situations. And more than three in four are satisfied in small groups (85%), while watching television (80%), outdoors (78%), during leisure activities (78%), while shopping (77%), and while riding in a car (77%).

“Today’s hearing aids are about staying young, not growing old,” Kochkin explains. “People want to hold onto their vitality as they enter and move through middle-age. But when someone ignores a hearing loss—which oftentimes has progressed gradually over time as a result of repeated noise exposure—that individual unwittingly begins losing the very vitality they treasure. What this research shows, however, is that those who do face their hearing loss and use hearing aids are experiencing significant and satisfying improvements in their quality of life.”

Another important take-away from the study is that benefit received from the hearing aid, and quality of life improvements, were highly related to the quality of care provided by the hearing healthcare professional. Ideally, hearing health professionals will include testing in a sound booth; use probe microphones to verify the hearing aid fit; use an array of counseling tools to help people hear better and adapt to their hearing aids; and validate improvement in hearing associated with hearing aid use.

To help consumers in purchasing hearing aids, and to guide them in what to look for in quality hearing healthcare, BHI has published a comprehensive publication entitled, “Your Guide to Buying Hearing Aids,” which is available at http://www.betterhearing.org, within the “Hearing Loss Treatments” section under hearing aids.

The four-part BHI survey used the National Family Opinion Panel to assess consumer perceptions of the functionality of modern hearing aids; compared the new invisible mini-BTE hearing aids to traditional style hearing aids; asked respondents to share how their lives changed as a result of their hearing aids; and evaluated the role the hearing healthcare professional had on consumer success with hearing aids.

“If you want to keep your mind sharp and life complete, don’t leave hearing loss unaddressed,” Kochkin advises. “Protect your vitality and quality of life before they silently slip away and you find yourself isolated from the human experience. The first step to preserving your future enjoyment in life is to make an appointment with a hearing health professional and get your hearing checked. Our research shows that millions are glad they did.”

About BHI

Founded in 1973, BHI conducts research and engages in hearing health education with the goal of helping people with hearing loss benefit from proper treatment. For more information on hearing loss, visit http://www.betterhearing.org. To take the BHI Quick Hearing Check, visit http://www.hearingcheck.org. For a copy of “Your Guide to Buying Hearing Aids,” visit http://www.betterhearing.org within the “Hearing Loss Treatments” section under hearing aids.

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People Suffering from Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Could Possibly Recover a Significant Settlement From Manufacturers of Benzene Products.

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People Suffering from Acute Myelogenous Leukemia Could Possibly Recover a Significant Settlement From Manufacturers of Benzene Products.











Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 26, 2006

Thousands of people suffering from acute myelogenous leukemia may be entitled to significant monetary compensation for damages from manufacturers of benzene containing products. Acute myelogenous leukemia, or AML, is a potentially deadly cancer that has been linked to benzene exposure. Benzene is a well known carcinogen and is found in many products.

High levels of benzene exposure are often found in chemical plant workers, industrial plant workers using solvents, painters, paper and pulp workers, pipe fitters, refinery workers, synthetic rubber production workers, and tire plant workers, just to name a few. Workers employed in these industries seem to be at the highest risk of developing leukemia from benzene exposure. Other industries where workers are at high risk from benzene exposure include adhesive production, pesticide manufacturing, new paper press workers, printers, and gasoline station workers.

Two lawsuits were recently filed in King County Superior Court against manufacturers of benzene containing products on behalf of two Boeing workers who contracted acute myelogenous leukemia as a result benzene exposure on the job. The lawsuits were filed jointly by the Texas law firm Schmidt and Clark and the Seattle, Washington personal injury law firm Paglialunga & Harris, PS. The lawsuits are filed under cause numbers 05-2-37353-9 KNT and 06-2-10994-5 KNT.

The benzene lawsuits allege that the manufacturers of the benzene containing products failed to warn consumers about the serious health risks associated with using their products. Benzene leukemia lawsuits frequently seek unspecified damages, but could seek damages in the millions of dollars for pain and suffering and punitive damages.

According to Seattle lawyer Charles Paglialunga, who is investigating benzene leukemia lawsuits nationwide, “These lawsuits seek justice on behalf of people who were trying to do their jobs and were unknowingly exposed to benzene, a known cancer causing substance. The manufacturers of benzene containing products need to be held accountable for their actions. People who developed acute myelogenous leukemia from benzene exposure deserve compensation.”

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PainACTION.com Proves to be Useful Tool for People with Chronic Back Pain

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PainACTION.com Proves to be Useful Tool for People with Chronic Back Pain











Newton, MA (PRWEB) July 7, 2010

Inflexxion, a leader in the creation of scientifically validated solutions for critical areas of health care, announces the publication of “painACTION-Back Pain: A Self-Management Website for People with Chronic Back Pain” in Pain Medicine, the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM). The article, published in the July 2010 edition of Pain Medicine, Volume 11, Issue 7, reports findings from a recent study indicating chronic back pain sufferers, who used the online resource painACTION.com, reported a reduction in pain and stress, and improved coping abilities.

The painACTION-Back Pain study examined the usefulness of interactive self-management website painACTION.com, when used by people with chronic back pain. The study explored the website’s ability to help people improve their emotional management, coping, self-efficiency to manage pain and pain levels, and physical functioning compared with standard text-based materials. Results showed that compared with controls, painACTION-Back Pain participants reported significantly lower stress, increased coping skills and greater use of social support. Comparisons between the two groups further showed clinically significant differences in current pain intensity, depression, anxiety, stress and global ratings of improvement.

“We are very excited to have the results of our painACTION-Back Pain study published in Pain Medicine,” says primary investigator Emil Chiauzzi, Ph.D., Vice President of Product Strategy at Inflexxion. “PainACTION.com is unique in offering online self-management methods for people with chronic pain conditions and now we have evidence it can specifically help those with chronic back pain. We believe that the use of brief skill-based lessons and motivational self-assessments can empower people to take steps in managing the psychosocial challenges that are experienced by every pain sufferer. PainACTION.com offers an excellent complement to one’s visits with health providers, particularly in managing pain medications and tracking pain levels.”

Skill-based lessons are available to help people manage cancer pain, back pain, migraine pain, and neuropathic pain. PainACTION also offers multimedia tools, personal stories, a pain tracker, and articles on taking pain medications appropriately and safely, with an entire risk management curriculum devoted specifically to opioids.

Developed with grant support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), painACTION is a non-promotional website that provides unbiased information on self-managing pain. The painACTION website is designed to serve as a daily resource for patients with chronic pain conditions, while at the same time providing clinicians with a useful tool for increasing quality of care – including ensuring that their patients understand how to take prescription pain medications safely.

The ongoing dissemination of painACTION is supported by Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

To learn more about painACTION, visit the website at http://www.painACTION.com.

About Inflexxion

Founded in 1989, Inflexxion leverages technology to improve public health. We create clinically validated tools and programs for critical areas of health care, including prevention and wellness education, addiction and pain treatment, and pharmaceutical risk management. These innovative solutions help reduce health-related risks, enhance clinical outcomes, and positively impact the quality of care.

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Research May Predict Development of Kidney Failure in People with Type II Diabetes

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Research May Predict Development of Kidney Failure in People with Type II Diabetes












Rockville, MD (Vocus) May 4, 2007

An alumnus of the American Kidney Fund’s Clinical Scientist in Nephrology program is conducting research that may one day help doctors predict which patients with type 2 diabetes will develop kidney failure.

Dr. Ravi Thadhani, of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, worked with his colleagues to identify a set of urine proteins that are present almost 10 years before the onset of diabetes-induced kidney failure. The researchers compared urinary protein profiles among 62 Pima Indians with type 2 diabetes and normal kidney function. They followed these individuals for 10 years to monitor whether they developed diabetic kidney disease.

Their preliminary research found a protein “signature” that predicts the development of kidney failure. If these findings hold up under further testing, they may make it possible for doctors to predict which patients will experience diabetic kidney failure. Armed with that information, doctors could intervene with those patients to prevent kidney failure from occurring.

The research was published in Diabetes Care.

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in adults in the United States. Because kidney disease has no symptoms in its early stages, the American Kidney Fund recommends that anyone with diabetes talk to a doctor about having the simple tests that can check how well the kidneys are working.

Dr. Thadhani was an American Kidney Fund-Amgen Clinical Scientist in Nephrology from 1995 to 1998. Supported by this fellowship, he conducted research on pregnancy-related kidney disease and earned a master’s degree in public health.

“The AKF Clinical Scientist in Nephrology award came at a pivotal point in my early training when a research career in nephrology was quite uncertain,” said Dr. Thadhani. “AKF provided me an opportunity, and for this I am most grateful.”

The goal of AKF’s Clinical Scientist in Nephrology program is to improve the quality of care provided to kidney patients. This goal is achieved by enhancing the training of nephrologists who desire to pursue an academic career and whose primary professional commitment is to scholarship in the provision of patient care. Awardees receive advanced clinical training in essential skills such as medical ethics, biostatistics and epidemiology, and they conduct prevention and outcomes research. For more information about past and current CSN recipients, visit http://www.kidneyfund.org/fpr_csn.asp.

The American Kidney Fund is the nation’s #1 source of financial assistance to kidney patients, and is a leader in providing education and intervention to those who are at risk for kidney disease. For more information, visit http://www.kidneyfund.org.

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300 People Will Form AIDS Ribbon Using Red Umbrellas on Field at Dodger Stadium to Promote AIDS Awareness at ‘Strike Out AIDS’

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300 People Will Form AIDS Ribbon Using Red Umbrellas on Field at Dodger Stadium to Promote AIDS Awareness at ‘Strike Out AIDS’










(PRWEB) August 10, 2005

The Wall-Las Memorias Project and the Los Angeles Dodgers will host one of the most unique AIDS awareness and fundraising events in the United States and in professional sports: Strike Out AIDS!    

Prior to the start of the game, 300 supporters and friends of The Wall-Las Memorias Project, including parents, lifemates, children, siblings, friends of people lost to AIDS, will gather on the field to form an AIDS ribbon of red umbrellas to promote AIDS Awareness.

Upwards of 1,500 supporters are expected to watch the game from a special section in the top tier of Dodger Stadium. Sales of select tickets will benefit The Wall-Las Memorias Project and its AIDS education programs.

Honorary chairs of Strike Out AIDS include actress Lupe Ontiveros of “Desperate Housewives, Olympic boxing champ Paul Gonzalez, KFWB Dodger announcer A. Martinez and singer/actress Apollonia.

Supporters who want to sit in the upper tier of the stadium and support Strike Out AIDS can purchase tickets by calling The Wall-Las Memorias Project at (323) 257-1056 or visit http://www.thewalllasmemorias.org.

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