Study of Paxil Use in Menopausal Women

Study of Paxil Use in Menopausal Women: "To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Paroxetine treatment in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women who present with menopause-related symptoms after discontinuing hormone therapy (HT), in the presence or absence of concomitant symptoms of depression or anxiety. "

Overweight? Underweight? Or Just Right � Determine Your Body Mass Online

Overweight? Underweight? Or Just Right - Determine Your Body Mass Online: "Whether you want to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, it's important to understand the connection between the energy your body takes in (through the foods you eat and the beverages you drink) and the energy your body uses (through the activities you do). "

Nonfatal, Unintentional Medication Exposures Among Young Children

Nonfatal, Unintentional Medication Exposures Among Young Children: "Young children are vulnerable to inadvertent exposure to prescription and over-the-counter medications, especially when these items are not stored securely. The findings in this report indicate that an estimated 53,517 U.S. children aged <4 years were treated annually in hospital emergency departments for unintentional medication exposures "

Update: Human Infection with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in Asia

Update: Human Infection with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in Asia: "Avian influenza A (H5N1) viruses usually affect wild birds but now are infecting and causing serious disease among poultry, such as chickens, in Asia and parts of Europe. Human infections with H5N1 viruses are rare, but have occurred during 2003-2006 in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey and Vietnam, with many cases resulting in death"

Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi Announces 7 Arrests in Department�s Efforts to Combat Workers� Compensation Fraud

Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi Announces 7 Arrests in Department�s Efforts to Combat Workers' Compensation Fraud: "SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY - Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced Friday the arrests of seven suspects in the San Joaquin Valley region for workers' compensation fraud that costs insurers $900,000, and duped the state out of some $676,000 in payroll taxes. "

Fewer Deaths than 2004, but Earthquakes Still Kill Nearly 90,000 in 2005

Fewer Deaths than 2004, but Earthquakes Still Kill Nearly 90,000 in 2005: "Although there were fewer deaths worldwide in 2005 due to earthquakes, more than 89,353 casualties were reported, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and confirmed by the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Nearly all of the fatalities for the year, more than 87,000, occurred when a magnitude 7.6 hit Pakistan on Oct. 8"

NAMM WORKS WITH U.S. PATENT OFFICE TO PROTECT MEMBERS' INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

NAMM WORKS WITH U.S. PATENT OFFICE TO PROTECT MEMBERS' INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS: " NAMM, the International Music Products Association, is working with United States Patent and Trademark Office to protect the intellectual property rights of its Members by providing valuable information at this year's NAMM Show. "

U.S. Avian Influenza Team to Turkey

U.S. Avian Influenza Team to Turkey: "As a friend and partner of Turkey, the United States would like to offer support to Turkey as they deal with the reported cases of avian flu. To this end, the United States is sending a team of influenza experts to Turkey to assess the avian flu situation there, see what lessons have been learned, and make recommendations on what the United States can do to support efforts in Turkey to deal with and prepare for avian flu. "

OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury/Illness Summaries Beginning February 1

OSHA Reminds Employers to Post Injury/Illness Summaries Beginning February 1: "WASHINGTON -- Beginning February 1, employers must post a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today. Employers are only required to post the Summary (OSHA Form 300A) -- not the OSHA 300 Log -- from Feb.1 to Apr. 30, 2006."

IRS and Treasury Provide Guidance to Hybrid Manufacturers

IRS and Treasury Provide Guidance to Hybrid Manufacturers: "Washington - Today the IRS and Treasury have provided guidance on a process that manufacturers can use to certify the amount of credit the purchaser of a hybrid or lean burn vehicle can claim. Taxpayers who are purchasing these vehicles will be able to rely on the manufacturer's certification when they claim the credit on their tax return."

FDA Warns Consumers about Brazilian Diet Pills Found to Contain Active Drug Ingredients

FDA Warns Consumers about Brazilian Diet Pills Found to Contain Active Drug Ingredients: "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to use two unapproved drug products that are being marketed as dietary supplements for weight loss. Emagrece Sim Dietary Supplement, also known as the Brazilian Diet Pill and Herbathin Dietary Supplement may contain several active ingredients, including controlled substances, found in prescription drugs that could lead to serious side effects or injury."

HOW MUCH CAR CAN YOU AFFORD?

HOW MUCH CAR CAN YOU AFFORD?: "The average price for a new car is $20,000 and $9,500 for a used car. If you're in the market for a car, how much can you afford to spend?"

FIGHTING CRIME IN CYBERSPACE

FIGHTING CRIME IN CYBERSPACE: "Police patrol the community to keep you and your possessions secure from burglars who prowl the neighborhood. But what does it take to keep your identity safe from thieves who cruise the information highway?"

FCC Fact Sheet: Calls Made From Payphones

FCC Fact Sheet: Calls Made From Payphones: "With the widespread use and availability of wireless phones, the use of payphones has diminished. In 1996, in order to encourage competition and the availability of payphones, Congress required that payphones no longer be regulated. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) determined that deregulating local payphone rates and allowing the marketplace to set the price of local payphone calls was an essential step to achieving the goals set by Congress."

National Hospital Available Beds for Emergencies and Disasters (HAvBED) System

National Hospital Available Beds for Emergencies and Disasters (HAvBED) System: "The National Hospital Available Beds for Emergencies and Disasters (HAvBED) System explores the feasibility of a national real-time hospital-bed tracking system to address a surge of patients during a mass casualty event. This demonstration model is funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)."

California Workers� Comp Insurers Show 37.7% Decrease in Rates Since Reforms Took Effect in 2004

California Workers' Comp Insurers Show 37.7% Decrease in Rates Since Reforms Took Effect in 2004: "Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced Thursday that insurers, since the workers' compensation system reforms went into effect in January 2004, have decreased the rates they file with the Department of Insurance by a cumulative 37.7%. "

Problem Gambling Prevention Technical Assistance And Training Rfp Contract Announcement

Problem Gambling Prevention Technical Assistance And Training Rfp Contract Announcement: "This Request for Proposals (RFP) is intended to provide Problem Gambling Prevention Technical Assistance (TA) and Training to serve problem gambling and related prevention organizations and practitioners throughout California."

1040 CENTRAL � ONE CLICK AWAY

1040 CENTRAL � ONE CLICK AWAY: "Don't wait in line, go on-line. The IRS Web site is home to a great resource for answers to tax questions that arise during the filing season. Access 1040 Central at IRS.gov under the "Individuals" tab and discover user-friendly tools that will make completing your 2005 tax return quick and easy."

IRS Revises Schedule K-1 for Trusts

IRS Revises Schedule K-1 for Trusts: "WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service today announced the availability of the revised Form 1041 Schedule K-1 for this year's filing season. The schedule has been simplified to reduce common errors and the burden associated with preparation and filing requirements. "

IRS AND TELEMUNDO HOST TAX INFORMATION PROGRAM FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING TAXPAYERS

IRS AND TELEMUNDO HOST TAX INFORMATION PROGRAM FOR SPANISH-SPEAKING TAXPAYERS: "WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service is joining national television network Telemundo in a special one-hour tax program for Spanish-speaking taxpayers on Sunday, Jan. 15. The program, "Los Impuestos y Usted" ("Taxes and You"), will air at 3:30 p.m. Eastern and Pacific Time, and at 2:30 p.m. Central and Mountain Time"