Pain Management Techniques for Fibromyalgia

Pain Management Techniques for Fibromyalgia: "Pain management techniques may influence how the brain processes pain and may help patients with fibromyalgia (FM), a chronic pain condition. This study will train patients with FM to use pain management techniques. Investigators will use brain scanning (functional magnetic resonance imaging, or fMRI) technology to identify changes in how a patient's brain processes pain over time. "

New schemes attempt to defraud Medicare beneficiaries

New schemes attempt to defraud Medicare beneficiaries: "The $299 Ring" scheme to defraud seniors and people with disabilities has changed into a higher priced scam involving in some cases a new Medicare card, instead of a prescription drug plan."

Philippines Travel Warning for U.S. Citizens

Philippines Travel Warning for U.S. Citizens: "This Travel Warning updates information on the security situation and reminds Americans of the risks of travel to the Philippines. Terrorist groups and radical insurgents continue to plan multiple attacks throughout the Philippines. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning for the Philippines dated March 23, 2005. "

Excessive Payments for Outpatient Services Processed by Mutual of Omaha

Excessive Payments for Outpatient Services Processed by Mutual of Omaha: "Our objective was to determine whether high-dollar Medicare payments that Mutual of Omaha made to providers for outpatient services were appropriate. Some of the high-dollar Medicare outpatient payments were not appropriate."

MSHA Sues Aracoma for Interfering with Mining Accident Investigation

MSHA Sues Aracoma for Interfering with Mining Accident Investigation: "The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has filed an injunction against the Aracoma Coal Co. Inc., a subsidiary of Massey Energy Co., for failing to turn over to accident investigators documents and other evidence pertinent to the underground mine fire that claimed the lives of two miners last January. The civil suit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. "

When Kids Go Missing: FBI Reports

When Kids Go Missing: FBI Reports: "It's a fearsome thought: a child snatched by a stranger. Who investigates these crimes? We do. It's our job to handle cases of child abductions.
In 1932, Congress gave the FBI jurisdiction under the Lindbergh Law to immediately investigate any reported mysterious disappearance or kidnapping involving a child of tender age usually 12 or younger. And just to be clear, before we get involved there doesn't have to be a ransom demand and the child doesn't have to cross state lines or be missing for 24 hours. "

U.S. Labor Department Secures Back Wages for Two Fired Rochester, N.Y., Workers

U.S. Labor Department Secures Back Wages for Two Fired Rochester, N.Y., Workers: "Two employees of Cannon Industries Inc. in Rochester, fired nearly three years ago for reporting health and safety concerns, will be paid $35,000 in back wages as the result of a consent judgment secured by the U.S. Department of Labor"

Outbreak Notice: Malaria in the Bahamas- Recommendations for Travelers

Outbreak Notice: Malaria in the Bahamas- Recommendations for Travelers: "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently received official reports of 14 confirmed malaria cases in Great Exuma, Bahamas, an area where malaria transmission does not normally occur and for which antimalarial drugs have not previously been recommended. Thirteen cases occurred in residents of the Bahamas, and an additional malaria infection was confirmed in a U.S. citizen who traveled to Great Exuma in early May 2006."

Men's Health: Summer Health and Safety Tips for Males

Men's Health: Summer Health and Safety Tips for Males: "Males are at increased risk for some injuries and conditions. The leading cause of death for males from 1-44 years of age is unintentional injury. In 2003, deaths for males 1-44 years of age were most often due to unintentional injuries, including those from motor-vehicle traffic, poisonings, drownings, falls, fires/burns, other land transports, and suffocation. For males 45 years of age and older, unintentional injury deaths were most often due to motor vehicles, poisonings, falls, and unspecified causes."

LARGEST HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN NEW JERSEY TO PAY U.S. $265 MILLION TO RESOLVE ALLEGATIONS OF DEFRAUDING MEDICARE

LARGEST HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN NEW JERSEY TO PAY U.S. $265 MILLION TO RESOLVE ALLEGATIONS OF DEFRAUDING MEDICARE: "Saint Barnabas Corporation, the largest health care system in New Jersey and second largest employer in the state, has agreed to pay the United States $265 million to settle allegations that it defrauded the federal Medicare program, the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey announced today."

New Publication: HHS Publishes Fatherhood Manual

New Publication: HHS Publishes Fatherhood Manual: "Fathers play a crucial role in the healthy development of their children. This manual gives fathers practical advice about their responsibilities to their children as providers, protectors and mentors. The guide includes practical advice How to handle a crying baby, Ten ways to be a better dad, Tips for dads: caring for new moms and a lot more "

New Publication: Lessons Learned From Hurricane Katrina:Preparing Your Institution for a Catastrophic Event

New Publication: Lessons Learned From Hurricane Katrina: Preparing Your Institution for a Catastrophic Event: "The member agencies of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors today announced the release of LESSONS LEARNED FROM HURRICANE KATRINA: Preparing Your Institution for a Catastrophic Event. The booklet relays financial institutions' experiences and lessons learned in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina that other institutions may find helpful in considering their readiness for a catastrophic event."

Drinking Greeks - What happens on Greek Row?

Drinking Greeks - What happens on Greek Row?: "O'Brien says members and pledges were twice as likely as other students to get drunk weekly. Greeks who got drunk were much more likely than non-Greeks to be injured. "

Former Florida Lawyer Convicted Of EBay Fraud

Former Florida Lawyer Convicted of EBay Fraud: "This investigation began after the Internet Fraud Complaint Center received more than 50 complaints from buyers who did not receive the merchandise they purchased on eBay"

Returning from the World Cup? Did You Travel to Germany?

Returning from the World Cup? Did You Travel to Germany?: "If Yes, Then you may have been exposed to measles. Following an exposure, unprotected people of any age may get measles."

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE REISSUES PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN STAMP IN 39-CENT DENOMINATION

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE REISSUES PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN STAMP IN 39-CENT DENOMINATION: "Today, the U.S. Postal Service reissued the stamp honoring former President Ronald Reagan in Simi Valley, CA, at a First-Class postage rate of 39-cents. Reagan's patriotism, charisma and optimistic confidence rallied the nation and made him one of the most popular Presidents of the 20th century."

Frequently Asked Questions about Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies. When you have diabetes, your body either doesn't make enough insulin or can't use its own insulin as well as it should. This causes sugar to build up in your blood. Diabetes can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-extremity amputations. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

Brand New: SEC’s How to Invest Your Money Podcast

The SEC’s “Your Money” podcast aims to help individual investors achieve their saving and retirement goals. Here’s how you can listen to episodes of “Your Money”

Consumer Alert: Fraudulent E-mail Claiming to be From FDIC

E-mails to financial institution customers that fraudulently claim to be from the FDIC attempt to obtain highly sensitive personal information, including bank account information. These e-mails falsely indicate that FDIC deposit insurance is suspended until the requested customer information is provided.

Clinical Trial: A GameBoy Video Game as a Distraction Before Surgery in Children

Clinical Trial: A GameBoy Video Game as a Distraction Before Surgery in Children -The purpose of this investigation is to determine whether a Game Boy which is a hand held video game, is as effective as preoperative drugs in reducing preoperative anxiety. This study may help in the search for a low cost and easy to implement method of reducing anxiety for children undergoing surgery."

Satellites & Google Earth Used to Track Bird Movement and Preserve Species

Satellites & Google Earth Used to Track Bird Movement and Preserve Species: "U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientist Adrian Farmer and refuge biologist Bridget Olson, of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, work quickly with their quarries, gently attaching satellite transmitters to their backs and colored bands to their legs. The recipients of these devices are two Marbled Godwits, large-sized shorebirds that migrate from the southern coastal U.S. and Mexico to breed on the northern Great Plains and other sites in the U.S. and Canada."

Sterling Jewelers Agrees to Pay $1.29 Million in Back Wages to 16,820 Workers in 41 States

Sterling Jewelers Agrees to Pay $1.29 Million in Back Wages to 16,820 Workers in 41 States: "Sterling Jewelers Inc., of Akron, Ohio, has agreed to pay $1,291,077 in back wages to resolve violations of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) overtime requirements, the Labor Department announced today. Sterling agreed to pay the back wages to 16,820 current and former employees of its retail stores operating at 1,200 locations in 41 states. The company does business under 14 retail names around the country."

SAMHSA Releases a Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) on Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today released a new Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP 45) “Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment.” The new TIP provides clinicians with the latest information on detoxification; emphasizes that by itself, detoxification does not constitute complete substance abuse treatment; and identifies the necessity for linking patients in detoxification with substance abuse treatment services.
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Attorney General Lockyer Issues Statement on Ruling Against Pearle Vision and Pearle VisionCare
Attorney General Bill Lockyer issued the following statement on today’s unanimous ruling by the California Supreme Court against Pearle Vision and Pearle VisionCare, one of the nation’s largest retail sellers of eyeglasses, rendering illegal the company’s current business structure
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Court Closes Book on Credit Repair Ripoff
A federal judge has ruled that a bogus credit repair company and its owner violated the law by making false and misleading claims, and billing in advance for its services, and has ordered them to pay more than $322,000. This action was a result of “Project Credit Despair,” a crackdown on 20 operations that deceptively claimed they could remove negative information from consumers’ credit reports – even if that information was accurate and timely.
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SAMHSA Releases a Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) on Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment

SAMHSA Releases a Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) on Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment: "The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today released a new Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP 45) Detoxification and Substance Abuse Treatment. The new TIP provides clinicians with the latest information on detoxification."

Human Trafficking: The FBI Reports

Human Trafficking: The FBI Reports: "It's a thriving international business in our increasingly interconnected global economy, generating some $9 billion in profits every year. Only it's rooted in one of the world's oldest evils the enslavement of human beings. It's called human trafficking and it involves buying, selling, and smuggling people often women and children and forcing them into what amounts to modern-day slavery. "

Business Income and the Tax Gap

Business Income and the Tax Gap: "The largest component of the tax gap comes from unreported and underreported income. Non-filing and underpayment of tax comprise the rest of the tax gap. NRP data suggest that well over half ($109 billion) of the individual underreporting gap came from understated net business income underreported receipts and overstated expenses."

SEC Announces That Over a Million Corporate and Mutual Fund Reports Are Now Fully Searchable via Web

SEC Announces That Over a Million Corporate and Mutual Fund Reports Are Now Fully Searchable via Web: "Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox today announced that, for the first time, the SEC's information about companies and mutual funds is now fully searchable online. Investors and analysts can now search the full text of every SEC document filed by companies within the last two years. They'll also be able to quickly and easily identify and retrieve mutual fund filings by fund or share class."

Celebrating our Fathers: Father�s Day June 18, 2006

Celebrating our Fathers: Father's Day June 18, 2006: "42 percent of single fathers are divorced, 39 percent have never married, 15 percent are separated and 4 percent are widowed. (The percentages of those divorced and never married are not significantly different from one another.) "

Before You File for Personal Bankruptcy:Information About Credit Counseling and Debtor Education

Before You File for Personal Bankruptcy:Information About Credit Counseling and Debtor Education: "The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 launched a new era: With limited exceptions, people who plan to file for bankruptcy protection must get credit counseling from a government-approved organization within six months before they file. They also must complete a debtor education course to have their debts discharged"

New U.S. Postal Mailing Options Available For Ebay Entrepreneurs

New U.S. Postal Mailing Options Available For Ebay Entrepreneurs: "No matter what it is, eBay entrepreneurs now have a variety of options to ship it internationally with the U.S. Postal Service, which was the message delivered today at an eBay Live 2006 conference in Las Vegas, NV."

Update: Information for California Veterans on VA Security Incident
The Department of Consumer Affairs California Office of Privacy Protection, working with the California Department of Veterans Affairs, is offering several workshops across the state to let veterans know what they can do now to protect themselves from identity theft. These workshops will last about an hour, with plenty of time afterward for questions and answers
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FTC Alleges Stanley Made False Made in the USA Claims About Its Tools
The Stanley Works, a U.S. toolmaker, will pay a $205,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission charges it falsely claimed its Zero Degree ratchets were Made in the USA
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Benefits For Disabled Children - Adutls Disabled Before Age 22
An adult disabled before age 22 may be eligible for child’s benefits if a parent is deceased or receiving retirement or disability benefits. We consider this a “child’s” benefit because it is paid on a parent’s Social Security earnings record. We make the disability decision using the disability rules for adults.
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New Co-Occurring Disorders Publications Available at SAMHSA
Co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders affect approximately 4.6 million individuals in the United States. However, only a small percentage of these individuals receive treatment that addresses both disorders. Many receive no treatment of any kind.
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