July 15, 2011
EXPERT ALERTS
1. Health: Cellphone Radiation Alternatives and Consumer Issues
2. Health: Medicaid Budget Decisions Could Devastate Children and Adults With Disabilities
3. Health: Tests for Ulcers and Gastritis May Help Combat Parkinson's Disease and Cancer
4. Health: To Have a Prostate Screening Test, or Not to?
5. Nutrition: 'Supergrain' Salba Offers Optimum Nutrition Naturally
6. Safety: Safety Questions Follow Baseball Fan's Fatal Fall
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
1. #ConnectChat: Secrets for Freelance Writers
2. Interesting Expert of the Week, Forensic Psychology Edition
3. Selecting Sources for Stories
4. Top Media/Journalism Blogs
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EXPERT ALERTS
Via Expert Alerts, ProfNet members can alert reporters to experts who are available to discuss timely news topics by submitting experts and story ideas to [email protected] If you are interested in interviewing any of the experts, please see the contact info at the end of the alert. You can also find Expert Alerts online on ProfNet Connect at http://bit.ly/pncalerts
**1. HEALTH: CELLPHONE RADIATION ALTERNATIVES AND CONSUMER ISSUES. John Brunner, managing partner of Native Union, creators of wired and wireless handsets for mobile devices: "As new reports of cellphone radiation risks continue to surface from organizations such as the World Health Organization, consumers are looking for a solution that will allow them to continue the use of mobile devices without negatively impacting their health. There are a variety of handheld solutions and devices that reduce radiation while providing a comfortable talking experience, which reduce cellphone radiation emission exposure by 96-99 percent, as proven by TUV, the world's leading certification company. As a result of current reports, handset sales have increased, validating that this is a substantial concern to consumers." Brunner, located in Hong Kong, is available to speak about tips and specific devices that can reduce cellphone radiation exposure, as well as consumer activity in handset sales. News Contact: Christina Gregor, [email protected]
**2. HEALTH: MEDICAID BUDGET DECISIONS COULD DEVASTATE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. Katy Beh Neas, a top disability expert and vice president of government relations for Easter Seals: "Medicaid has already been cut and children with disabilities will be harmed by additional cuts to benefits or provider reimbursement rates. States have already cut Medicaid spending by eliminating benefits and cutting reimbursements to providers. In many communities, the reimbursement rate is so far below the actual cost of a service that it makes it extremely difficult for providers to continue to serve Medicaid-enrolled children." Beh Neas is located in Washington, D.C. News Contact: Kristen Barnfield, [email protected]
**3. HEALTH: TESTS FOR ULCERS AND GASTRITIS MAY HELP COMBAT PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND CANCER. Olga Falkowski, M.D., a board-certified pathologist and associate medical director of Acupath Laboratories Inc., a national medical laboratory that specializes in gastrointestinal pathology: "Not so long ago, people ignored their chronic stomachaches, blaming a poor diet or stress for their discomfort. But in recent years, doctors have found that gastritis and peptic ulcers are often related to the presence of Helicobacter pylori (or H. pylori), a type of bacteria found in as many as two-thirds of the people in the world. This discovery was so important that the scientists who made it were awarded the Nobel Prize. In recent months, researchers have made other important discoveries finding a link between H. pylori and Parkinson's disease, and identifying the mechanism by which H. pylori seems to flip the cancer switch in some people. Thus, the tests used to determine the cause of ulcers or gastritis may also help prevent Parkinson's and cancer by helping doctors to start treating the H. pylori infection right away." Falkowski is located in Plainview, N.Y. News Contact: Melissa Chefec, [email protected] Phone: +1-203-968-6625
**4. HEALTH: TO HAVE A PROSTATE SCREENING TEST, OR NOT TO? Leonard Gomella, M.D., chair of the Department of Urology and director of clinical affairs at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, urges men to talk with their physicians about prostate screening. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, according to the American Urologic Association. Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, a substance produced by the prostate gland, can be measured in a man's blood and is an important marker of many prostate diseases, including prostate cancer. Recent studies have raised concerns about PSA testing and how it may present conflicting information to patients. Among the biggest concerns: The PSA test is not 100 percent accurate and can lead to false positives, but Gomella says the PSA test has tremendous value: "The PSA is not perfect, but it's a great test. The benefits of regular screening and early detection should not be discounted. The pros of PSA testing outweigh the cons, as it will often help us find the life-threatening cancers that need treatment. Avoiding over-treatment of the non-life-threatening cancers is a larger challenge today. The goal of prostate screening is early detection -- we want to reduce death from prostate cancer in men. Early-stage prostate cancer offers many options for treatment and cure. It starts with an informed discussion with your doctor, which I encourage every man to do." The American Cancer Society recommends that men at average risk of prostate cancer talk to their doctor about getting screened starting at age 50, with those at higher risk screened at age 40. News Contact: Jennifer McGowan Smith, [email protected] Phone: +1-215-955-5507
**5. NUTRITION: 'SUPERGRAIN' SALBA OFFERS OPTIMUM NUTRITION NATURALLY. Dr. Robert Sears is a nationally recognized pediatrician and the medical adviser for HAPPYFAMILY, an organic-food company: "Salba is an ancient grain and nutritional powerhouse that boasts naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids and is high in fiber, protein, calcium, iron, vitamins and antioxidants. It's one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber found in nature." HAPPYFAMILY recently launched HAPPYMORNING and HAPPYSQUEEZE, two new smoothies that include Salba as a main ingredient. News Contact: Aimee Nicholls, [email protected] Phone: +1-212-219-0321
**6. SAFETY: SAFETY QUESTIONS FOLLOW BASEBALL FAN'S FATAL FALL. Frank L. Branson, trial attorney and founder of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson in Dallas, who successfully sued the Dallas Cowboys for design flaws that resulted in its practice facility's collapse: "The tragic death of a 39-year-old Texas Rangers fan could have been prevented had the team taken note of a string of similar falls blamed on the inadequate placement of safety railings inside the ballpark. With outfield safety rails standing below waist-level for many adult fans, team owners should have anticipated that additional falls were bound to occur. Anyone with a basic understanding of physics would understand why these rails are potentially dangerous. Unfortunately, the refusal to correct a serious safety issue probably cost this husband and father his life." News Contact: Robert Tharp, [email protected] Phone: +1-800-559-4534
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
Following are links to other news and resources we think you might find useful. If you have an item you think other reporters would be interested in and would like us to include in a future alert, please drop us a line at [email protected]
**1. #CONNECTCHAT: SECRETS FOR FREELANCE WRITERS: In our next #ConnectChat on Tuesday, July 19, freelance writer Robert McGarvey will discuss what freelancers can do to ensure success: http://bit.ly/on5Hcb
**2. INTERESTING EXPERT OF THE WEEK, FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY EDITION: Each week, we spotlight an expert from our ProfNet Connect network of experts. This week's featured expert was Barbara Kirwin, Ph.D., one of the New York area's premier forensic psychologists. She has interviewed many high-profile defendants and is working on her next book on the tragedy of mothers who commit infanticide: http://bit.ly/qSuUjY
**3. SELECTING SOURCES FOR STORIES: Journalist Heidi Rafferty shares her process for selecting which experts she interviews and quotes: http://bit.ly/rbdmdv
**4. TOP MEDIA/JOURNALISM BLOGS: ProfNet's Evelyn Tipacti lists her favorite media-related blogs: http://bit.ly/lrDfVN
ProfNet is an exclusive service of PR Newswire. To submit a request for experts: http://budurl.com/profnetquery To search more than 40,000 profiles on ProfNet Connect, our online network of experts and PR professionals: http://profnetconnect.com To share a thought on ProfNet or Expert Alerts: [email protected]
/PRNewswire – July 15, 2011/
SOURCE ProfNet
EXPERT ALERTS
1. Health: Cellphone Radiation Alternatives and Consumer Issues
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2. Health: Medicaid Budget Decisions Could Devastate Children and Adults With Disabilities
3. Health: Tests for Ulcers and Gastritis May Help Combat Parkinson's Disease and Cancer
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4. Health: To Have a Prostate Screening Test, or Not to?
5. Nutrition: 'Supergrain' Salba Offers Optimum Nutrition Naturally
6. Safety: Safety Questions Follow Baseball Fan's Fatal Fall
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
1. #ConnectChat: Secrets for Freelance Writers
2. Interesting Expert of the Week, Forensic Psychology Edition
3. Selecting Sources for Stories
4. Top Media/Journalism Blogs
*********************
EXPERT ALERTS
Via Expert Alerts, ProfNet members can alert reporters to experts who are available to discuss timely news topics by submitting experts and story ideas to [email protected] If you are interested in interviewing any of the experts, please see the contact info at the end of the alert. You can also find Expert Alerts online on ProfNet Connect at http://bit.ly/pncalerts
**1. HEALTH: CELLPHONE RADIATION ALTERNATIVES AND CONSUMER ISSUES. John Brunner, managing partner of Native Union, creators of wired and wireless handsets for mobile devices: "As new reports of cellphone radiation risks continue to surface from organizations such as the World Health Organization, consumers are looking for a solution that will allow them to continue the use of mobile devices without negatively impacting their health. There are a variety of handheld solutions and devices that reduce radiation while providing a comfortable talking experience, which reduce cellphone radiation emission exposure by 96-99 percent, as proven by TUV, the world's leading certification company. As a result of current reports, handset sales have increased, validating that this is a substantial concern to consumers." Brunner, located in Hong Kong, is available to speak about tips and specific devices that can reduce cellphone radiation exposure, as well as consumer activity in handset sales. News Contact: Christina Gregor, [email protected]
**2. HEALTH: MEDICAID BUDGET DECISIONS COULD DEVASTATE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. Katy Beh Neas, a top disability expert and vice president of government relations for Easter Seals: "Medicaid has already been cut and children with disabilities will be harmed by additional cuts to benefits or provider reimbursement rates. States have already cut Medicaid spending by eliminating benefits and cutting reimbursements to providers. In many communities, the reimbursement rate is so far below the actual cost of a service that it makes it extremely difficult for providers to continue to serve Medicaid-enrolled children." Beh Neas is located in Washington, D.C. News Contact: Kristen Barnfield, [email protected]
**3. HEALTH: TESTS FOR ULCERS AND GASTRITIS MAY HELP COMBAT PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND CANCER. Olga Falkowski, M.D., a board-certified pathologist and associate medical director of Acupath Laboratories Inc., a national medical laboratory that specializes in gastrointestinal pathology: "Not so long ago, people ignored their chronic stomachaches, blaming a poor diet or stress for their discomfort. But in recent years, doctors have found that gastritis and peptic ulcers are often related to the presence of Helicobacter pylori (or H. pylori), a type of bacteria found in as many as two-thirds of the people in the world. This discovery was so important that the scientists who made it were awarded the Nobel Prize. In recent months, researchers have made other important discoveries finding a link between H. pylori and Parkinson's disease, and identifying the mechanism by which H. pylori seems to flip the cancer switch in some people. Thus, the tests used to determine the cause of ulcers or gastritis may also help prevent Parkinson's and cancer by helping doctors to start treating the H. pylori infection right away." Falkowski is located in Plainview, N.Y. News Contact: Melissa Chefec, [email protected] Phone: +1-203-968-6625
**4. HEALTH: TO HAVE A PROSTATE SCREENING TEST, OR NOT TO? Leonard Gomella, M.D., chair of the Department of Urology and director of clinical affairs at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, urges men to talk with their physicians about prostate screening. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, according to the American Urologic Association. Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, a substance produced by the prostate gland, can be measured in a man's blood and is an important marker of many prostate diseases, including prostate cancer. Recent studies have raised concerns about PSA testing and how it may present conflicting information to patients. Among the biggest concerns: The PSA test is not 100 percent accurate and can lead to false positives, but Gomella says the PSA test has tremendous value: "The PSA is not perfect, but it's a great test. The benefits of regular screening and early detection should not be discounted. The pros of PSA testing outweigh the cons, as it will often help us find the life-threatening cancers that need treatment. Avoiding over-treatment of the non-life-threatening cancers is a larger challenge today. The goal of prostate screening is early detection -- we want to reduce death from prostate cancer in men. Early-stage prostate cancer offers many options for treatment and cure. It starts with an informed discussion with your doctor, which I encourage every man to do." The American Cancer Society recommends that men at average risk of prostate cancer talk to their doctor about getting screened starting at age 50, with those at higher risk screened at age 40. News Contact: Jennifer McGowan Smith, [email protected] Phone: +1-215-955-5507
**5. NUTRITION: 'SUPERGRAIN' SALBA OFFERS OPTIMUM NUTRITION NATURALLY. Dr. Robert Sears is a nationally recognized pediatrician and the medical adviser for HAPPYFAMILY, an organic-food company: "Salba is an ancient grain and nutritional powerhouse that boasts naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids and is high in fiber, protein, calcium, iron, vitamins and antioxidants. It's one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber found in nature." HAPPYFAMILY recently launched HAPPYMORNING and HAPPYSQUEEZE, two new smoothies that include Salba as a main ingredient. News Contact: Aimee Nicholls, [email protected] Phone: +1-212-219-0321
**6. SAFETY: SAFETY QUESTIONS FOLLOW BASEBALL FAN'S FATAL FALL. Frank L. Branson, trial attorney and founder of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson in Dallas, who successfully sued the Dallas Cowboys for design flaws that resulted in its practice facility's collapse: "The tragic death of a 39-year-old Texas Rangers fan could have been prevented had the team taken note of a string of similar falls blamed on the inadequate placement of safety railings inside the ballpark. With outfield safety rails standing below waist-level for many adult fans, team owners should have anticipated that additional falls were bound to occur. Anyone with a basic understanding of physics would understand why these rails are potentially dangerous. Unfortunately, the refusal to correct a serious safety issue probably cost this husband and father his life." News Contact: Robert Tharp, [email protected] Phone: +1-800-559-4534
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
Following are links to other news and resources we think you might find useful. If you have an item you think other reporters would be interested in and would like us to include in a future alert, please drop us a line at [email protected]
**1. #CONNECTCHAT: SECRETS FOR FREELANCE WRITERS: In our next #ConnectChat on Tuesday, July 19, freelance writer Robert McGarvey will discuss what freelancers can do to ensure success: http://bit.ly/on5Hcb
**2. INTERESTING EXPERT OF THE WEEK, FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY EDITION: Each week, we spotlight an expert from our ProfNet Connect network of experts. This week's featured expert was Barbara Kirwin, Ph.D., one of the New York area's premier forensic psychologists. She has interviewed many high-profile defendants and is working on her next book on the tragedy of mothers who commit infanticide: http://bit.ly/qSuUjY
**3. SELECTING SOURCES FOR STORIES: Journalist Heidi Rafferty shares her process for selecting which experts she interviews and quotes: http://bit.ly/rbdmdv
**4. TOP MEDIA/JOURNALISM BLOGS: ProfNet's Evelyn Tipacti lists her favorite media-related blogs: http://bit.ly/lrDfVN
ProfNet is an exclusive service of PR Newswire. To submit a request for experts: http://budurl.com/profnetquery To search more than 40,000 profiles on ProfNet Connect, our online network of experts and PR professionals: http://profnetconnect.com To share a thought on ProfNet or Expert Alerts: [email protected]
/PRNewswire – July 15, 2011/
SOURCE ProfNet
