Caught up in the low carb craze? Doctor reminds it's not the Carbs-- it's the Cortisol!

Caught up in the low carb craze? Doctor reminds it's not the Carbs-- it's the Cortisol!

Instead of jumping into the new trend of low carb craze, nutritional biochemist Dr. Shawn Talbott finds that the key to weight loss is maintaining cortisol levels. With stress causing an increase in cortisol levels, the results force higher blood sugar levels, increased appetite, and heightened fat storage. In addition to exposing carb diet myths, he shows how depriving yourself of carb-rich foods can fuel stress and therefore increase cortisol levels. Instead, he believes in maintaining cortisol through various methods, such as using the dietary supplement Cortislim.

Brea, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2004

-- Before you jump onboard the low carb craze, look before you leap!

“It’s exactly like the low-fat (Snackwells) phenomenon that hit in the 90’s—and unfortunately, it will be backfiring for millions of Americans in much the same way,” says Dr. Shawn Talbott, nutritional biochemist and author of ‘The Cortisol Connection—Why Stress Makes Us Fat and Ruins Your Health.’

Dr. Talbott, an adjunct professor at the University of Utah, believes it’s a fat-storing hormone called Cortisol—not carbs—that is the chief culprit in making people fat.

“From the moment we wake, we’re bombarded with stress,” he points out. “Each stressful moment—work, relationships, bills, dieting—releases more cortisol into the blood stream. Cortisol causes blood sugars to rise, appetite and cravings to increase, and signals the body to store stubborn abdominal fat.”

According to Dr. Talbott, formulator of CortiSlim, a popular cortisol-control weight loss supplement, just thinking about that savory pizza youÂ’re missing can cause your cortisol levels to spike.

“It’s true. Just feeling deprived of your favorite foods is a stressful event,” says Dr. Talbott. “Dietary restraint increases psychological stress and elevates cortisol levels, which increases appetite and abdominal fat accumulation, and thus makes weight loss more difficult – a situation that increases emotional stress even more and compounds the difficulty in losing weight.”

Dr. Talbott believes the key to consistent, healthy and gradual weight loss is getting a handle on your cortisol levels through nutrition, exercise and dietary supplements, such as CortiSlim.

Here are a few other things Dr. Talbott believes should be considered before starting any low-carb diet:

1. Remember, your brain needs at least 100 grams of carbohydrates daily (to function optimally) much more than allowed on most low-carb diets!

2. If you donÂ’t control your cortisol hormone, carb cravings can become uncontrollable on a low-carb diet.

3. Low carb diets can result in weight loss, but only when accompanied by reduced caloric intake—and only if you stick to them. (Drop out rates is typically 50 percent or higher for low-carb diets).

4. Many of the new low-carb products have the same, if not higher caloric counts, than higher-carb products—and calories still count!

After 15 years of research into cortisol (a primary stress hormone) and its impact on weight gain, Dr. Talbott is convinced that controlling cortisol levels is the key to losing weight.

“When cortisol levels ease, carb cravings are also greatly reduced and people start losing weight naturally,” he added. “Cortisol-control products, such as CortiSlim, make it easier for people to lose weight!”

For more information about Dr. TalbottÂ’s cortisol-control research, visit www. cortisol. com.

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Easy English NEWS Sells 4 Millionth Copy

Easy English NEWS Sells 4 Millionth Copy

More than a thousand adult ESL programs in the U. S. have been using Easy English News to help new adult and young adult immigrants learn English while they learn about life in their new environment. On June 15, 2010, the total number of copies sold reached four million.

Virginia Beach, VA (Vocus) June 23, 2010

For the past sixteen years, Elizabeth Claire, author of numerous textbooks for students learning English as a second language has been writing and publishing Easy English NEWS, a 12-page monthly newspaper for adult and high school ESL classes.

Easy English NEWS owes its success to Claire’s insights into the hearts and minds of immigrants. The daughter and granddaughter of immigrants had taught English as a second language for 25 years prior to starting the newspaper. With an intimate knowledge of immigrants’ needs and an ESL teacher’s challenges, Claire incorporates features to maximize student interest and to help teachers simplify their planning. Each month, in addition to 17 or more articles on a variety of topics written in simple English, she produces quizzes, questions for discussion and writing, and a complete monthly teacher’s guide. She boldfaces words that will be difficult for an English language learner at a low intermediate level and defines them in simple English. A big boost in sales came from the free 24-page guide showing teachers how to use Easy English NEWS with students at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of English ability. The guide includes eight reproducible graphic organizers to help ESL students to reflect on what they have learned and how it applies to their lives.

While many teachers were at first interested in subscribing to Easy English News for its economical prices for multiple copies, they found it an indispensible tool because of the wide range of needs it meets and the enthusiastic response of students. With well-illustrated articles each month on current events, holidays, customs, survival tips, health, manners, grammar, idioms, U. S. history, and geography, there is something for everyone in Easy English NEWS. Readers can send in their own stories for This Is Your Page, and will be paid $15 if their story is chosen for publication. There is a crossword puzzle, idiom quiz, and a 170+ word glossary of useful new terms. A new feature starting in September will be additional quizzes for the newspaper articles available for free download from Claire’s website. Said one ESL fan: “I’ve used Easy English NEWS in my classrooms for the past three years. In addition to being a tool for reading and discussion, your newspaper helps me to fulfill my task of explaining US culture and customs. Although I don’t know you, I can tell that you share my passion for teaching English to immigrants. Torii Bottomley, Boston Adult Technical Academy”

Renewals by satisfied customers feed most of Claire’s business. A single copy is $3.80; 20 copies bring the price down to $1.35 per month, and 200 copies bring the cost down to $1.00 per copy. These are great bargains for school districts with large populations of English language learners such as New York City, which orders 6,000 a month for its adult education department. Subscriptions may start at any time, and be for any length of time. Easy English NEWS is not published in July or August.

Free samples, order forms and information about Ms. Claire’s other books are available at http://elizabethclaire. com

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It’s Never Too Late To Get in Shape – Even After a Cancer Diagnosis

It’s Never Too Late To Get in Shape – Even After a Cancer Diagnosis

Generally, people diagnosed with cancer don’t ask their physicians whether or not they are physically, nutritionally, or mentally fit enough to undergo treatment. But they should. Cancer treatment is so physically and psychologically debilitating that nearly 33 percent of patients undergoing chemotherapy quit before completing the regimen.

EVANSTON, IL (PRWEB) August 30, 2006

Generally, people diagnosed with cancer don’t ask their physicians whether or not they are physically, nutritionally, or mentally fit enough to undergo treatment. But they should. Cancer treatment is so physically and psychologically debilitating that nearly 33 percent of patients undergoing chemotherapy quit before completing the regimen.

A recent study published in the August 16, 2006 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute drove this point home recently by reporting that in clinical trials the side effects of chemotherapy are woefully underreported. This translates into a devastating outcome for patients undergoing real-world cancer treatment, where they are experiencing more complications than estimated during clinical trials. Anemia, dehydration, malnutrition, infection, fever, reduced white blood cell counts are among the adverse side effects that the authors of the article cite as reasons women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer visited emergency rooms. And for each month of chemotherapy the odds of experiencing a serious side effect increased by 20% per month of chemotherapy administered after initial breast cancer diagnosis. Is it any wonder so many patients simply drop out of treatment?

“It is far more common to find a patient exhausted from chemotherapy than to exhaust all the available treatment options,” explains Keith I. Block, MD, Medical/Scientific Director of the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment who, with his wife Penny, developed a Cancer Rehab program that gets patients in shape before, during and after their rigorous cancer treatments.

“Just as a surgeon would prefer a patient be as nutritionally, physically and psychologically fit as possible before undergoing surgery, it follows that a physician treating cancer would want the same for their patients,” Dr. Block says. “The stronger the patient, the better chance they have of withstanding the treatments used to fight their disease.”

In order to offer each patient the treatment best suited to their needs, the Block Center uses a series of diagnostic tests that identify a person’s “molecular fingerprint.” Since each patient’s biology is dynamic and continually changing, treatment options are continuously reviewed and altered based on each patient’s most current diagnostic information. Along with an individualized program of chemotherapy, Cancer Rehab is designed around this molecular fingerprint, with the goal of optimizing each patient’s fitness level so that they are up to the challenges chemotherapy often presents.

By structuring a program that includes the proper nutritional program and supplements to offset such side effects, and a fitness program that may include aerobics, weight training, meditation, Tai chi, yoga, or stretching exercises, plus the psychological support and counseling to get through treatment, many of these side effects can be minimized, or avoided altogether.

And because poor nutrition and lack of exercise are among the controllable risk factors for preventing a recurrence of cancer, BCICT doesn’t abandon patients once their chemo regimen is completed.

“Cancer Rehab offers cancer survivors a personalized, active plan to regain control of their health, restore vitality, and avoid recurrence,” Dr. Block explains. “We work with patients who are sent home, and deemed ‘in remission.’ Despite the positive implications of that phrase, the disconnect from care is unsettling to a patient, often prompting feelings of anxiety and fear. In addition patients may also have chronic fatigue, and other physical and emotional challenges. Cancer Rehab offers an ongoing support system that improves survivorship by providing a long term, proactive strategy for moving on with their lives.”

The Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment, located in Evanston, Illinois, was founded in 1980 by Penny and Keith Block, MD, with a focus on treating the patient as a whole person, not simply treating the diagnosis. The Center's research-based treatment integrates an innovative approach to the best of conventional medicine with scientifically sound complementary therapies -- therapeutic nutrition, botanical and phytonutrient supplementation, prescriptive exercise, and systematic mind-body strategies, to enhance the recovery process. Block has pioneered this "middle ground" approach to cancer care and optimal health – designing a total treatment plan that is tailored to the precise needs of each patient, using a unique set of clinical and laboratory assessments. The Block Center is breaking new ground with the creation and development of Cancer Rehab as an innovative treatment modality, and is currently the only private North American medical center using chronomodulated chemotherapy. Dr. Block is a member of the National Cancer Institute’s PDQ Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Editorial Board in Bethesda, MD, and Director of Integrative Medical Education at the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois, Chicago. The Block Center is a full treatment clinic, has served as a CCOP site through the National Cancer Institute, and is currently engaged in clinical cancer research with the University of Illinois and other university facilities in the United States and Israel (www. blockmd. com).

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UCSF Announces Expanded BreastCancerTrials. org Website

UCSF Announces Expanded BreastCancerTrials. org Website

The Nation's Only Exclusive Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Matching Service Adds New "Trial Alert" and "SecureCONNECT" Web 2.0 Components

San Francisco, Calif. (Vocus) October 1, 2009

The nation's only clinical trial matching service dedicated exclusively to breast cancer--BreastCancerTrials. org--is now upgraded with new features, greatly expanding access and ensuring privacy for all who want the latest information about research studies and how to enroll. Cancer patients, survivors and those who are at risk now have a free, easy-to-use resource that custom matches them to clinical trials specifically targeted to their personal health profiles. BreastCancerTrials. org (https://www. breastcancertrials. org/bct_nation/home. seam) empowers patients with knowledge, opens the door to hope and paves the way for future cures.

BreastCancerTrials. org provides patient-friendly descriptions and information for over 160 trials now underway at more than 1,500 medical facilities across the country. Visitors can either browse the service on a one-time basis, or save their personal health histories to the site's secure servers for continual matching with newly listed trials. The site features trials for detecting and treating breast cancer and improving quality of life; trials are sponsored by the National Cancer Institute and other government agencies, private industry and non-profit foundations.

"Helping individuals evaluate clinical trials as a routine option during their care is the primary goal of BreastCancerTrials. org," said Laura Esserman, M. D., M. B.A., Director of the UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center. "By raising awareness and encouraging individuals affected by breast cancer to learn more about their options for participation in clinical trials, we hope to increase the rate at which new treatments and procedures are developed and made available at all stages of disease."

With the addition of the new one-of-a-kind SecureConnect feature, users have a confidential platform from which they can directly contact participating research sites and invite a coordinator to view their personal information to discuss potential eligibility for a trial. This saves time and helps determine whether or not a visit to the research site, which could be miles away, would be worthwhile or necessary. Those who register for the new Trial Alert Service receive automatic notification each time a new trial matching their profile is added to BreastCancerTrials. org.

Conceived by cancer patients and members of the cancer community, the non-profit website service is operated by QuantumLeap Healthcare Collaborative with on-going research and development by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Center of Excellence for Breast Cancer Care and generous funding from the Safeway Foundation.

Carefully conducted clinical trials are the safest and most effective way to find new methods of preventing, diagnosing, and treating breast cancer, yet very few patients are currently aware that they are eligible for participation in research studies, making recruitment for important trials a significant challenge, according to a report in the "Journal of the American Medical Association."1

The American Cancer Society estimates that about three to five percent of adult cancer patients nationwide currently enroll in clinical trials. With this in mind, BreastCancerTrials. org is a valued resource for patients and physicians seeking to expand their knowledge of trials being conducted in a variety of settings across the country.

"Most women who get a breast cancer diagnosis today will survive--and every advance has come as a result of a clinical trial," Dr. Esserman says, "Where radical mastectomies or chemotherapy were once the primary solution, many patients now have a variety of treatment options that can be personalized according to specific disease and genetic history. Our aim with BreastCancerTrials. org is to empower patients with knowledge and convenient access to the best treatment options available today, and to spur new discoveries that will inform breast cancer care of the future."

BreastCancerTrials. org was conceived by two breast cancer patients, turned patient advocates, Joan Schreiner and Joanne Tyler, who knew from Joan's experience how difficult it was to find clinical trials while dealing with the day-to-day demands of metastatic illness. Their own challenges prompted them to envision an easy-to-use website that could help other patients learn more about the role clinical trials play in advancing breast cancer care, and identify trials that might be right for each individual. Physicians at UCSF's Breast Care Center embraced Joan and Joanne's idea and in partnership with the NCI, built a prototype of BreastCancerTrials. org, and subsequently proved that it would work.

The Safeway Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Safeway Inc., has given the UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center more than $1 million to launch the website service nationwide. With the goal of further revolutionizing breast cancer research and treatment, improving outcomes by providing patients with access to more information and options, and engaging patients more actively in their individual care, Safeway's support serves as a potential model for other institutions.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond, BreastCancerTrials. org is creating alliances with some of the world's most respected advocacy organizations dedicated to advancing breast cancer awareness including:
 Susan G. Komen for the Cure (http://ww5.komen. org/)®--the global leader of the grassroots breast cancer movement. The organization will link to BreastCancerTrials. org and collaborate on various awareness initiatives.

 The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation's Army of Women (http://www. armyofwomen. org/) initiative launched in October 2008, thanks to a grant from the Avon Foundation for women. The organization is working to recruit one million women of every age and ethnicity, with or without breast cancer, to sign up and take part in basic research studies looking into the cause and prevention of breast cancer.

By associating with organizations such as these, UCSF and BreastCancerTrials. org hope to transform the way clinical trials are perceived and accelerate the pace of new discoveries and treatments that will save lives for generations to come.

About BreastCancerTrials. org
BreastCancerTrials. org operates as a program of QuantumLeap Healthcare Collaborative, a non-profit corporation. The website was initially co-developed as a regional pilot by the National Cancer Institute and the University of California, San Francisco Center of Excellence for Breast Cancer Care (COE-BCC), an integral program of the UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center, and a core program of the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women's Health and the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. With the success of the pilot, BreastCancerTrials. org expanded to national scope and currently operates as a program of QuantumLeap Healthcare Collaborative with continued ongoing research and development from UCSF. For further information, visit the site at: http://www. BreastCancerTrials. org (http://www. BreastCancerTrials. org).

About the UCSF Carol Franc Breast Care Center
The UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center, part of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (http://www. cancer. ucsf. edu (http://www. cancer. ucsf. edu)), provides specialized services by experts who are at the forefront of the field of breast health. Whether women are seeking breast health screening, diagnostic procedures or treatment, the Center team addresses the unique and often complex needs of the patient, with the goal of tailoring treatment to biology, patient preference and clinical performance. Recognizing that cancer patients and their families have needs beyond the scope of clinical care, the Center also offers support groups, a healing garden, an active Art-for-Recovery Program and a resource center. Women also have access to clinical trials that are evaluating both traditional and alternative approaches to the treatment of breast cancer. To learn more, please visit: http://www. ucsfbreastcarecenter. org/ (http://www. ucsfbreastcarecenter. org/).

About QuantumLeap Healthcare Collaborative
QuantumLeap Healthcare, a non-profit corporation that manages technology transfer from research into the marketplace, was established in 2005 as a collaboration between medical researchers at University of California, San Francisco (http://www. ucsf. edu (http://www. ucsf. edu)) and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. QuantumLeap's mission is to accelerate technology transfer of high-impact research in clinical processes and systems technology into widespread adoption so that patients and physicians can benefit from the research as soon as practicable. The corporation seeks to support the development and implementation of innovative ways to deliver health care, specifically including efforts that focus on quality-of-care and quality-of-life issues and create initiatives to change clinical practices using Quality Improvement disciplines with a strong patient-centric focus. For more information, visit: http://www. quantumleaphealth. org (http://www. quantumleaphealth. org).

About the University of California, San Francisco
UCSF is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. For more information on UCSF, visit http://www. ucsf. edu (http://www. ucsf. edu).

Contact:
Caren Browning
The Morris + King Company
(212) 561-7464

Elizabeth Fernandez
UCSF News Team
(415) 476-2557 or (415) 514-1592

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Workplace Options Appoints Anne Medin Vice President of Provider Services

Workplace Options Appoints Anne Medin Vice President of Provider Services

Workplace Options, the largest provider of work-life employee benefits in America, announced today that Anne Medin has joined the company as vice president of provider services. In this newly created position, Medin will have responsibility for the growth and strategic oversight of WPO's many provider networks.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) April 30, 2007

Workplace Options, the largest provider of work-life employee benefits (http://www. workplaceoptions. com/offer_worklife. asp) in America, announced today that Anne Medin has joined the company as vice president of provider services. In this newly created position, Medin will have responsibility for the growth and strategic oversight of WPO's many provider networks.

"Anne brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive experience to our organization," said Alan King (http://www. workplaceoptions. com/about_management. asp), president of Workplace Options. "A large part of Anne's career has been devoted to developing and managing provider networks in the work-life and behavioral healthcare industries. Her background and proven track record make her the ideal choice for this important position. We are delighted that Anne has joined our team."

Medin has more than 15 years of experience in behavioral healthcare provider network management. Prior to joining Workplace Options, she was product operations manager for Minnesota based MEDICA® health plans. Before that, she was manager of provider relations at Ceridian Lifeworks services where she led provider development, credentialing, contract implementations, call center service, issue resolution and associated operations. Earlier in her career, Medin was with CIGNA Behavioral Health where she managed their delegated provider program.

"I am very excited about joining Workplace Options," said Medin. "Workplace Options has done an outstanding job in becoming the Country's leading work-life services firm. I look forward to this important role of servicing WPO’s valued providers in the coming years."

Medin earned a bachelor's degree in English and psychology from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.

About Workplace Options
Workplace Options (WPO) is America’s largest provider of work-life services. WPO’s market leading products are recognized for their innovative web delivery, flexibility and affordable pricing. Through its emindhealth division (http://www. workplaceoptions. com/offer_emindhealth. asp), WPO offers network management solutions that help EAP’s run their businesses more profitably and efficiently. WPO's United Kingdom division, Employee Advisory Resource (EAR), is a premier provider of work-life services in Europe and offers EAP clients access to an expansive network of behavioral health providers throughout Europe and the World. Learn more at www. workplaceoptions. com.

This press release was distributed through eMediaWire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Relax, Recharge And Reflex This Summer At A Leading Key West Resort

Relax, Recharge And Reflex This Summer At A Leading Key West Resort

Key West Spa Resort introduces 'Reflex on the Beach' sunset reflexology treatment for couples

Key West, FL (PRWEB) July 7, 2010

This summer, the award-winning Jala Spa at Hyatt's Key West Resort (http://keywest. hyatt. com) is inviting couples to slip into total relaxation while basking in the island's awe-inspiring sunsets during the new "Reflex on the Beach" spa treatment.

The reflexology-inspired experience at the West spa (http://keywest. hyatt. com/hyatt/pure/spas/) incorporates pressure point treatment of the hands, feet and ears with a neck and shoulder massage and foot soak. The exclusive hour-long treatment begins with a glass of champagne and ends with fiery hues signifying the transition from day to night as the sun slips beyond the horizon. "Reflex on the Beach" is available just once daily and takes place on the resort's secluded Gulfside dock. The treatment is just $199 per couple, inclusive of tax and gratuity.

Reflexology, just one of the many treatments offered at Jala Spa, is based on the concept that certain areas of the feet, hands and ears correspond with other zones throughout the body. Activating the pressure points during reflexology treatment helps relieve tension, improve circulation and promote health and well-being in the associated parts of the body.

For a full video demonstration of "Reflex on the Beach," visit www. facebook. com/hyattkeywest (http://www. facebook. com/hyattkeywest)]. For reservations or more information, please contact Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa at (305) 809-1234, or visit www. keywest. hyatt. com]. For the latest news, or follow the resort on Twitter @hyattkeywest (http://twitter. com/hyattkeywest) or the spa @HyattJalaSpaKW (http://twitter. com/hyattjalaspakw).

About Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa
Located within walking distance of the world-famous Duval Street and Key West's top restaurants and attractions, Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa is a sanctuary on the Gulf of Mexico. The tropically-inspired, full service resort features 118 spacious rooms with private Gulf-view balconies, Hyatt's signature Grand Bed, deluxe bathrooms and wireless Internet access. Other amenities include Jala Spa, which blends the natural delights of the local culture with the science of wellness; a 24-hour StayFit@Hyatt gym; and an outdoor swimming pool with spacious sundeck. Fresh favorites of the Keys are on the menu at the casual Blue Mojito Pool Bar and Grill and the classic SHOR American Seafood Grill. For more information or for reservations, visit keywest. hyatt. com] or call 1-800-55-HYATT.

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Insonoart, Inc. Adds Features and Staff as EchoChief. com Expands Its Offerings

Insonoart, Inc. Adds Features and Staff as EchoChief. com Expands Its Offerings

Insonoart, Inc publisher of EchoChief. com, the only independent site devoted to the cardiovascular ultrasound industry, today added new features and staff to keep pace with the growth of the site.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) November 9, 2006

Insonoart, Inc publisher of EchoChief. com (http://echochief. com (http://echochief. com)), the only independent site devoted to the cardiovascular ultrasound industry, today added new features and staff to keep pace with the growth of the site.

Launched in March 2006 EchoChief. com receives thousands of visitors monthly and recently celebrated its 500 registered user. Tim Thigpen, President of Insonoart, Inc said, "As with all new sites we have had some challenges, but our users tell us they return to EchoChief. com because we solve the problems they face daily in their clinical, management or industry career. We believe the features launched today, along with the new staff we have recruited, will assure our continued growth."

The three new products are:

 EchoCasts, a series of interviews with industry & clinical luminaries about topics & issues specific to the cardiovascular ultrasound industry. The interviews are brief but informative and designed to fit into a busy schedule.

 EchoLocum connects professionals who want more flexibility in their next career move with positions that meet their needs. Companies with situations open and individuals with availability are placed in touch with each other immediately.

 Program Maps places individual training programs on a geographical map, along with links to each of the programs' departmental web pages. This is a real time saver for those looking for specific programs or searching the country for opportunities.

In addition to these new features EchoChief. com has added outstanding new staff members:

Rob McDonald, RDCS, FASE has been appointed Editor of Pediatric & Fetal Echocardiography. Rob is the senior cardiac sonographer at Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon and has been performing echocardiograms for twenty-two years. His clinical experience is in both adult and pediatric echocardiograms utilizing all modalities, including transthoracic, transesophageal, fetal and stress, both exercise and pharmacologic. "We are very happy Rob has taken on these new responsibilities at EchoChief. com and we look forward to his expansive view of how the Chief can address the special needs of the pediatric and fetal echo Community, said Thigpen.

Mike McElroy has been appointed Director, Web Operations for Insonoart, Inc. Mike has over 17 years experience in the cardiovascular ultrasound industry -- at HP, TomTec, Acuson & Volumetrics Medical Imaging. Most recently, he was President of EchoMotion Diagnostic Network, Inc., a successful mobile ultrasound service where some of the first web-based products were introduced to the industry.

Thigpen comments, "Mike has the perfect blend of clinical, industry and entrepreneurial experience to guide Insonoart's web properties for rapid growth. I have worked with Mike for many years and admire his integrity and mental toughness. For a leader such as Mike to join our organization validates our approach and we look forward to having his fresh perspectives and unique problem solving abilities to draw upon."

About Insonoart, Inc

Founded in 2005 by Timothy Thigpen, Insonoart, Inc. develops strategic market analysis tools and innovative services designed to improve the creation and adoption of new applications such as 3D, murine, handheld and contrast echocardiography. Insonoart, Inc. works with stakeholders throughout the industry to improve product performance and user interface design, and in validating the use of new technologies in echocardiography.

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