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As of January 6, 2014, statistics show over 2 million people divorce each year.
Severing any relationship can be difficult especially when the relationship involves children.
The process can be emotionally, physically and financially draining so it is important to understand your rights under the law.
"Ending a marriage brings stress to an already tense household." Steve Worrall of Georgia Family Law said.
Worrall reinforces how important it is to understand the laws provided in your state with regard to division of property, child custody and other concerns.
"How can you make the decisions about property division and child custody concerns that will best serve you and your kids, right now and in the future?" Worrall asks.
Worrall's exemplary work ethic is not common. He doesn't charge by the hour and gives every case his undivided attention.
Worrall does things different from most attorneys in his area of practice.
His dynamic approach includes educating clients in a patient and informative fashion.
"The goal is to make the process as efficient and painless as possible. High regard for the children is of the utmost importance." Worrall said.
Representation by a lawyer that is capable and inspired to give clients the best legal advice is priceless.
Worrall's goal is to guide clients through the divorce process as painlessly as possible while protecting children from the turmoil of divorce.
According to Flying Solo the life management resource for divorce and separation issues there are 10 separation and divorce tips to keep in mind when going through the process:
- Panic and emotions have no place in the decision making process. Understand your options, channel your energies, and then make informed decisions.
- The advice of friends and family will confuse you. If those who have "been through it" want to help you, ask them only one question: "If you had it to do over again, what would you do differently?"
- Decide on your goals and then keep them in perspective. Your lawyer can't do it all for you. And if you lose control of your case, you lose control of your life and place yourself at the mercy of the judicial system.
- The cost of divorce can be staggering. Litigated divorces may take years and cost thousands of dollars. The more your have, the more you can lose. Sometimes you get so upset that you don't care what it costs ...until it's all over.
- Try to keep the channels of communication open with the other side. Try not to escalate an already excitable situation. Try to negotiate as many of the issues as you can after your are informed.
- A negotiated settlement lasts as long as those who make it want it to last. Many divorces result in last-minute settlements that are to no one's satisfaction. And that means the final decree is never final.
- If the court decides your case, you lose control of your options. And if you don't like the result, your only remedy may be a costly appeal that keeps your life in limbo.
- Fighting for principle -- or just to fight -- is a bad decision. It tends to begin a long-term war with adverse economic and emotional consequences. But that does not mean that you should give up important rights just to try to get the case over.
- Never sign an agreement without the advice of a lawyer. And never allow one lawyer to prepare an agreement for you and your spouse. You always need your own lawyer to give you divorce advice.
- Even the best economic result does not guarantee you security. What if a former spouse dies owing you alimony or support. And today, bankruptcy is being used more and more both during and after divorce to try to avoid obligations required by divorce courts. Bankruptcy during a divorce can mean that the divorce proceedings are put on hold until the bankruptcy is completed. Bankruptcy after divorce can destroy your settlement. Be sure to ask you lawyer.
The good news is that even the bitterest of divorces have the opportunity to open positive avenues. No matter how difficult or hopeless the situation may seem there is a solution on the horizon.
The proof is in the testament of people who have been through the difficult problem.
"My focus was pretty dark for a time... But for a long time it has been the freedom and relief of a new beginning and all the hopes and possibilities that beginning offers. I never thought it was possible, but I'm grateful for how awful and callus he was, it made me give up all hope, which I needed to do. Now things are better than I ever imagined they could be, or they ever would be married to him." Sharon Post said.
Regardless the separation process is a difficult one and it's important to have proper representation.
Find a lawyer who has your family's best interest at heart and allow yourself time to process and grieve.
Set a date for you to move forward regardless of the pain.
Emotionally you have to protect yourself no one else can do that for you but put the legalities in a good lawyer's hands.
You'll know a good lawyer when you meet him or her. All lawyers are not the same.
During a consultation with Steve Worrall I knew right away that he was the best lawyer for me. He took his time and had my best interest at heart.
It's important to have a lawyer that has your back especially when children are involved.
For more information please visit: Georgia Family Law or Divorce.org.
Good luck and be confident that this too shall pass. Life goes on after divorce.


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On Wednesday, June 4, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Greg Biffle joined key officials from OSHA, Daytona International Speedway and Barton Malow (design-builder for DAYTONA Rising) to participate in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) National Fall Safety Stand-Down – an initiative that emphasizes fall prevention in the construction industry at the "World Center of Racing."
"Safety is the foundation of our business both on and off the track," said Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III. "It's important to reinforce the importance of safety as we continue to move forward with DAYTONA Rising."
OSHA Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor Jordan Barab kicked off the event by discussing the importance of effective safety and health programs at construction sites such as DAYTONA Rising.
"The number of businesses and workers partnering with OSHA in this week is unprecedented and we want the impact to be unmatched as well," said Barab. "We're bringing everyone together, including everyone here at the Speedway today, for these events so that we save more lives and prevent more injuries than ever before."
Earlier this year, OSHA's Jacksonville Area Office, the University of South Florida SafetyFlorida Consultation Program and Barton Malow signed a strategic partnership for DAYTONA Rising that focuses on preventing work-related injuries and controlling or eliminating serious workplace hazards.
"We're committed to providing our employees with a safe working environment and will continue to take every measure to ensure that our staff is properly trained and prepared," said Barton Malow Vice President Len Moser. "Our team is proud to be associated with these great organizations to collectively promote safety management."
After hearing remarks from Chitwood and Moser, the construction team received a special safety demonstration from Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion for Roush Fenway Racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Biffle was on hand to showcase 3M harness technology as well as preview the upcoming Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola on Saturday, July 5. He also helped DIS crews install some of the first new, wider seats as part of DAYTONA Rising (more on that below).
"I'm happy to help Daytona International Speedway and Barton Malow with their ongoing safety efforts for the DAYTONA Rising project," said Biffle. "It's amazing to see how the project has developed in a short time. I hope to be standing in Victory Lane when we return here for the Coke Zero 400."
As part of its commitment to safety during the construction of the $400 million DAYTONA Rising project, the Speedway also continued escalator, elevator shaft and steel installation during the last month of construction and is now focused on race-ready preparation for the Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola. Soon, they will begin asphalt paving and patching, the installation of existing stairway fencing and fencing, installation of entrance chutes for ticket gates, and set up Sprint Tower elevator tent lobbies.
For Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola tickets, call 1-800-PITSHOP or visit the speedway website.
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Known internationally as the Summer Universiade, the multi-sport event takes place every two years and is considered the second largest international competition behind the Olympic Games. It boasts competitors from around the world and is open to student-athletes between the ages of 17 and 28 who are less than one year removed from college or its equivalent.
Chitwood, a seven-time collegiate All-American and current men's team captain, won an individual national championship in the 200 backstroke last year at the
Small, a junior freestyle sprinter and three-time All-American from
Burckle, a UA transfer last season from
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Busch, currently in his 22nd season at the helm of
In past years, the World University Games has been a breeding ground for some of the best swimming talent in the nation. Many Olympic swimmers have at one time been a member of a World University Games team. The 2007 U.S. World University Games Team saw three members all go on to compete in the 2008 Olympics.


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Joseph "Joe" Edwin McClellan, 92, of Pendleton, died Jan. 2, 2014, at his residence. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his son, Joseph W. (Kathy) McClellan; daughter, Vickie Taylor all of Pendleton; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Jim (Pat) McClellan of Indianapolis; sisters, Pat (Herb) Hall ofIndianapolis and Joyce Nichols of Shelbyville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Florence (Burge) McClellan; wife, Evelyn L. McClellan; sister, Barbara and brother, Jack McClellan.
Visitation was from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Lahm Chapel. Services was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service and Crematory, Lahm Chapel, Pendleton. Burial with military honors will follow in Grove Lawn Cemetery, Pendleton.


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The Crittenton cardiovascular program provides a path to excellent heart health. When patients arrive through the emergency room doors or through the Shelton Heart Center, they will be entering a cardiovascular program that specializes in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiac Rehabilitation. The Crittenton cardiovascular team is ready for every situation for heart health, from lowering the risk of heart disease to treating strokes or a heart attack.
Crittenton has been designated as both an accredited stroke center and chest pain center. After undergoing an on-site evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally developed standards for stroke care, Crittenton has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™ for certification as a Primary Stroke Center. "In stroke care, time is brain," says Jean E. Range, M.S., R.N., C.P.H.Q., executive director, Disease-Specific Care Certification, The Joint Commission. "By achieving certification as a Primary Stroke Center, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center has proven that it has the ability to provide effective, timely care to stroke victims and can significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients." Each year about 795,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke, which is the nation's third leading cause of death. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds and someone dies of a stroke every 3.1 minutes. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, with about 4.7 million stroke survivors alive today.
Recently, a 44 year old mother of two and casual marathon runner, Kelly Remick (Rochester Hills), suddenly collapsed while running on a Rochester area trail. Witnessed by a fellow citizen, EMS was alerted and responded to her complaint of back pain and shortness of breath, prior to her becoming unconscious. ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) protocols were initiated and continued upon arrival to the Emergency Department at Crittenton.
Dr. Loniewski, Emergency Physician, quickly assessed Remick, intubated her and placed her on a breathing machine. Crittenton's Cath Lab team was alerted and Dr. Samer Kazziha, Cardiovascular Interventionalist, ordered a STAT echocardiogram which confirmed a large pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart). Life saving medication was given to sustain vital signs.
"It's never a single person that makes a difference, it's always the team. At Crittenton, we incorporate teamwork in all levels of patient care to achieve the best outcomes for our patient," said Samer Kazziha, M.D., F.A.C.C., Executive Medical Director Cardiovascular Services, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center.
Kelly was transported emergently to the cardiac cath lab for pericardiocentesis (removal of fluid from around the heart). The fluid returned bloody which indicated a more serious condition. Dr. Kazziha performed an aortogram which confirmed an aortic dissection requiring emergency surgery. This life saving surgery was completed within one hour of arrival at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center.
Kelly had emergent aortic dissection repair by Dr's Bernabei and Fazzalari, both Cardiovascular Surgeons. Dr. Alvise Bernabei said "an aortic dissection with acute pericardial tamponade is typically a terminal event. I believe Kelly Remick recovered due to a strong will and the coordinated medical and surgical efforts of Crittenton."
The path to excellent health brings our heart patients into the care of some of the nation's top cardiologists and along the continuum to the personal care of our cardiac rehabilitation team. The cardiovascular team at the Shelton Heart Center consists of registered nurses, dietitians and exercise physiologists. Crittenton Hospital Medical Center offers numerous classes on various topics including cardiovascular disease, stroke prevention, managing a heart attack, women and heart disease and more. For a list of all the classes Crittenton provides, please visit crittenton.com/classes or careforyourheart.com for the "Straight Talk from the Doc" series, hosted by Samer Kazziha, M.D., F.A.C.C., Executive Medical Director Cardiovascular Program, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center.
To choose your Crittenton Cardiologist, call (888) 904-4325 or find a doctor today.


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It's hard to believe that one of the most beloved holidays of the year is almost here! The third Sunday in June is Father's Day and folks across the country are ready to celebrate! This year's special occasion takes place on June 15, 2014. According to a CBS Local WPEG-FM report published on June 13, you won't need to spend an arm-and-a-leg to show dad just how much you care and appreciate him.
Once again, many restaurants and businesses are offering free meals and sweet deals for dear old dad. If dad is hungry, boy is he in for a surprise. Whether he is looking for a free or reduced meal, refreshing drink or delicious treat to eat , check out the 19 steals-and-deals for Father's Day listed below.
Father's Day 2014 Meal Deals & Freebies
Spaghetti Warehouse Free Meal Deal - Once again, participating Spaghetti Warehouse locations will be offering a doozy of a meal deal. Dads will receive a free spaghetti or lasagna entrée at Spaghetti Warehouse on June 15, 2014. No coupon is required. And while you're there, be sure to enter the photo contest for a chance to win free lasagna for an entire year!
Free Wings at Hurricane Grill & Wings – According to an online interview, most Hurricane Grill & Wings' locations will be servin' up a tasty deal in honor of Father's Day. Dads will receive five free wings – with purchase of an entrée on June 15, 2014. This offer is valid for dine-in only, one offer per table.
Hooters Deal – Speaking of wings….Participating Hooters locations will be serving up free wings on Father's Day. Buy 10 wings, get 10 for free.
Dads Eat Free at Beef 'O' Brady's – Stop by participating Beef 'O' Brady's on Father's Day and treat dad to a free meal deal, with purchase of equal or greater value.
Free Breakfast at IKEA – Stop by a participating IKEA store on Sunday, and dad will get a free IKEA breakfast which includes scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon and a cup of Joe for free. You'll need to be there before 11:00 a.m.
The Counter Burger Deal – Take dad to The Counter Custom Built Burgers on Father's Day and he'll get a 1/3 pound burger for free (with purchase of another burger at the same or lesser value.) Be sure to tell your server "My dad is a BFD" to get the deal (which means, by the way Burger for Dad.) This offer is for dine-in only and is good at all U.S. locations except for airports.
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill Meal Deal – Participating Smokey Bones will be servin' up a special meal deal for dad on Father's Day. Dad can enjoy a delicious three course-meal for $15 or premium entrée for $22 which includes a salad, entrée and dessert.
Boston Market Deal – Buy any BBQ Ribs individual meal on June 15 and you'll get one of lesser or equal value for free at participating Boston Market locations. Coupon is required and must present coupon when ordering. One coupon per person.
Texas de Brazil Deal – Treat dad to a delish meal. Stop by a participating Texas de Brazil on Father's Day, provide printable coupon and dad will get a certificate for a complimentary dinner to use from June 16 – Aug. 28, 2014.
Special Gift - Ruth's Chris Steak House will be celebrating Father's Day with a special promotion. Dads will receive a special gift (which may vary by location.)
Einstein Bros Bagels Deal – Buy one, get a breakfast or lunch sandwich of equal or greater value for free at participating Einstein Bros. While supplies last. Coupon is required and offer is valid until June 25, 2014.
Free Drink and a Shine - If you're in the New Orleans' area, stop by Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse for a great Father's Day treat. All fathers will receive a free Scotch pour plus a free shoe shine to, well, boot for Father's Day dinner. Call for reservations.
Free Beer at Reginelli's Pizzeria – All dads dining at Reginelli's will receive a free draft beer in honor of Father's Day at Reginelli's Pizzeria. Cheers!
Free Limited Edition Pint Glasses - Speaking of beer…BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse will be giving away Limited Edition Pint Glasses to dads on June 14 - 15, 2014. For free!
Buca di Beppo Meal Deal – Participating Buca di Beppo locations will be servin' up a delicious deal . Get $10 off two Buca Small or Buca Large pasta or entrée meals with coupon. This offer is for dine-in only and expires June 15, 2014.
Firehouse Subs Deal - Get a free medium sub sandwich when you purchase a sub, chips and medium drink. Visit the Firehouse Subs' Facebook page for more information.
Ugly Tie Meal Deal - If dad has an ugly tie in the closet, you're in luck! Just bring that ugly tie into any Omaha Steaks location for a coupon good for a free six-pack of Omaha Steaks burgers - with minimum purchase of $30. Now you can clean out the closets and get a great deal!
In the mood for a Father's Day flick? Redbox is offering a special deal in honor of the occasion from now through Father's Day. Simply reserve a movie or game online and get 50 cents off another one. Must rent in one single transaction.
Free Admission to Zoos – Many zoos across America will be offering free admission or special rates to dads in honor of Father's Day.
Please note – Not all locations may participate in the special Father's Day offers listed above and special offers may vary from location to location. Please visit the vendor's website or call ahead first for specific details.
Happy Father's Day!
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'Ice Age: Collision Course' Trailer Teases the End of an Era (Video)
The fifth movie in the franchise hits theaters on July 22
The fifth movie in the franchise hits theaters on July 22
20th Century Fox's animated "Peanuts" scored, as did the teaser for David O. Russell's "Joy" starring Jennifer Lawrence
China, Brazil and Russia will all be home to several new Hollywood-inspired theme parks
Streaming video company continues to build out its supply of kids' movies and TV shows
When the fine feathered (and amphibian) cast sings and dances, you almost forget what a bore the rest of this sequel is
Chris Wedge ("Ice Age") is directing Paramount's $100 million movie, which Mary Parent ("Noah") is producing
ABC has ordered a script from ABC Studios based on the popular roller coaster
Pixar and DreamWorks Animation are the grizzled veterans, but of all the animation upstarts, Fox can make a case for being a peer
The fourth installment in Fox's animated franchise, "Ice Age: Continental Drift," opens No. 1 in all 34 foreign markets in which it bowed
"Ice Age Live! A Mammoth Adventure" will feature Cirque du Soleil talent and premiere in London next year
They join Wanda Sykes, Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary and others in Fox's "Ice Age: Continental Drift" — the fourth in the animated series
'Ice Age' director takes reins on CG-animated feature.
The interest and B.O. are there, but space is still too limited.
"Half-Blood Prince" drops 64% but remains box office champ.
"Half-Blood" launch hot; second week of Universal comedy so not.
Fox family film takes in $98 million; 'Bruno' bouncy with $25 million.
"For R-rated stuff like this, it's not unusual for Friday to be your biggest day."
Threequel sets records worldwide for animation, 3-D films.
Weekend photo finish ends up in Paramount's favor.


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Body piercing in adolescents and young adults
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Many healthcare professionals associate body art with criminal activity or psychiatric disturbance, based in part on some early descriptive studies [1-3]; some are still trying to make that case [4,5]. Individuals often associate tattoos and body piercings with gang members, prisoners, military personnel, or rebellious teenagers [4,5]. In reality, however, a variety of people, including professionals, clergy, or other "respected members of society" acquire body art for an assortment of reasons. Unfortunately, a healthcare professional's negative attitude about body art may interfere with the optimal treatment of patients with these types of ornamentation [6-8].
The history and health hazards associated with body piercing will be reviewed here. Tattooing is discussed separately. (See "Tattooing in adolescents and adults".)
Body piercing has a long history, with rumored reports of Roman centurions wearing nipple rings in their breast plates to hold their capes in place and as a sign of loyalty to their Emperor [9,10]. The Mayans are believed to have pierced their tongues as part of spiritual rituals [9,10]. Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, also is rumored to have had his penis pierced, although the veracity of this assertion is unproven [6,10,11].
Published information regarding the prevalence of tattooing and body piercing among adolescents and young adults (which comes primarily from surveys, case reports, and reviews of the literature) shows progressively increasing amounts of body art, which has become mainstream among individuals aged 16 to 25 years [12-17]. Data from surveys of high school and college students (13 to 25 years of age) indicate a prevalence of 25 to 35 percent for body piercing (excluding traditional earlobe piercing in males and females) [13,14,18-20]. Nearly one-half of 225 adolescents surveyed at an urban, hospital-based adolescent clinic reported piercings (earlobe piercings were excluded in females but not males; 58 percent of respondents were African American, and 30 percent were Caucasian) [15]. In a 2010 Pew Research Center report examining how young people view their lives, 23 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds and 9 percent of 30- to 45-year-olds have at least one piercing other than earlobe sites [21]. No recent statistics are available regarding adolescents.
Although body piercing has been associated with risk-taking behaviors, the population sampled appears to affect the behaviors associated with body art [4,22]. In an urban, clinic-based survey (484 adolescents), body piercing was associated with disordered eating behaviors, gateway drug use, hard drug use, sexual activity, and suicide [4]. In another study, college students with body piercings reported substantively and significantly greater frequency of premarital sexual activity than nonpierced college students [23].
Subscribers log in hereTo continue reading this article, you must log in with your personal, hospital, or group practice subscription. For more information or to purchase a personal subscription, click below on the option that best describes you:Literature review current through: May 2016. | This topic last updated: Feb 5, 2016.The content on the UpToDate website is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your own physician or other qualified health care professional regarding any medical questions or conditions. The use of this website is governed by the UpToDate Terms of Use ©2016 UpToDate, Inc.References
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- Motivational factors
- Purchase risks
- Possession risks
- Health risks
- - Localized infection
- - Systemic bacterial infection
- Infective endocarditis
- - Systemic viral infection
- Hepatitis
- HIV infection
- - Skin reactions
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Keloid
- - Oral complications
- - Other complications
- - Pregnancy
- Forensic evidence


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Prove that the limit $$\lim_{x \to \infty} (x/(x+1))(\sin(x^2)) = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{x \sin x^2 }{x+1}$$ does not exist as x approaches positive infinity
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It is sufficient to choose two sequences $\left\lbrace {x_n^{(1)}}\right\rbrace$ and $\left\lbrace {x_n^{(2)}}\right\rbrace$ such that $$\lim\limits_{n \rightarrow \infty} x_n^{(1)}=+\infty, \quad \lim\limits_{n \rightarrow \infty} x_n^{(2)}=+\infty $$ and $$\lim\limits_{n \rightarrow \infty} \sin{\left(x_n^{(1)}\right)^2} \ne \lim\limits_{n \rightarrow \infty} \sin{\left(x_n^{(2)}\right)^2}$$ what means that $\lim\limits_{x \rightarrow +\infty} \sin{x^{2}}$ does not exist.
Note that $$\lim_{x \to \infty} \dfrac{x}{x+1} \sin(x^2) =\left(\lim_{x \to \infty} \dfrac{x}{x+1} \right) \left(\lim_{x \to \infty} \sin(x^2) \right)$$
What can you say about $\lim_{x \to \infty} \dfrac{x}{x+1}$ and $\lim_{x \to \infty} \sin(x^2)$? (The first term is nice and converges whereas the second one is the problematic one).
Hint Make the change of variables $x=\frac{1}{y}$ (now you are considering the limit of the function as $y \to 0 $) and pick up the sequence $ {\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{(2n+1)\pi}}} $ which goes to zero as $n\to \infty$ and see the values the function achieves as $n \to \infty$.


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Nov. 7, 2010
LOS ANGELES - Freshman Daniel Kosakowski captured the consolation singles title on Sunday as UCLA concluded play at the 54th Southern California Intercollegiate Championships at the Los Angeles Tennis Center.
After suffering an upset in the main draw's opening round on Thursday, Kosakowski posted three wins in the back draw, culminating with a 3-6, 6-3, (10-8) victory over USC's J.T. Sundling in the consolation final on Sunday.
Sophomore Maxime Tabatruong didn't fare as well in the main draw final, falling to USC's Jaak Poldma, 6-3, 6-2. Tabatruong had not dropped a set in the tournament heading into Sunday's final.
Complete results from the tournament can be found HERE.


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Longtime readers will remember the annual giving campaign that I participate in called A Menu For Hope. First organized by my friend and fellow blogger Pim after the 2004 Tsunami, this campaign has turned into a serious annual fundraising event that demonstrates the power of the food and wine blogging world. Last year we raised almost $18,000 for charity, and this year, I predict, we will raise well over twice that amount.
This year's event is structured differently than in past years. In addition to participating bloggers posting their prizes on their individual blogs and there being just a single location for listing them all, this year there are regional hosts for bloggers all over the world and one topical host for prizes of a certain, flavor, shall we say?
Vinography is proud to be the host for all the wine blogging prizes for A Menu for Hope III. My job is to provide a summary of all the prizes donated by wine bloggers, and to point you out to their sites to check out the fabulous gifts, services, and yes, even wine, you can have a chance to win simply by doing something that we all should do around this time of year: donate to charity.
This year's deserving charity is the UN World Food Programme -- a fitting recipient of the goodwill from food and wine bloggers and their readers. I hope you will consider donating something. The smallest amount is a mere $10, which if you're sitting in front of a computer that you own, you most certainly can afford.
The campaign is essentially a big raffle for prizes. You look through the prizes, figure out which one(s) you want to try to win, and then you buy "virtual raffle tickets" -- one for each $10 of donation you make to our cause on the special web site set up for that purpose.
When you make your donation, you simply specify the prize number(s) (each prize should have one) and the "number of tickets" your donation is buying. Donate thirty bucks, get three tickets, and use them for one prize, or for three. Just be specific in your request.
Here's the site to enter / donate.
So first of all, remember that these are just the wine blog prizes. There are TONS OF OTHER PRIZES awaiting you over on our fearless leader's site. Go check them out too. But not before taking a look at these incredibly generous and creative donations from wine bloggers far and wide:
WB01 - Dinner with Eric Asimov, Wine Critic. Courtesy of The Pour
The ultimate wine geek experience: dinner with a world famous wine critic. Two lucky wine lovers can join Eric Asimov, the New York Times wine critic for an intimate dinner in New York City. Spend an evening enjoying great wine and conversation with this down-to-earth and charming writer. Eric will pick up the tab for dinner and wine at a casual restaurant with a great wine list somewhere in Manhattan. Date and restaurant choice will be determined in collaboration with the winning bidder. Suggested starting bid: $100
WB02 - Vinography Is Your Sommelier for a Night. Courtesy of Yours Truly.
I will be your personal sommelier for a night for a dinner party of up to six people. You decide the menu (I can offer guidance), and I will select wines to pair with your dinner, including some from my personal cellar. I will bring the wines to your party, and serve as sommelier for you and your guests, pouring the wine and explaining it throughout dinner. We can make this as formal or as informal as you like (my wife tells me I clean up pretty well in a suit). Theoretically I am also willing to do this at a restaurant, but you'd have to pick up the tab for my dinner and the corkage fees. I'm willing to do this anywhere in the general San Francisco Bay Area, and farther afield as well if anyone wants to pay for travel. And before you get TOO excited, you should know my cellar is not filled with $300 bottles of perfectly aged Burgundy. I don't have any doubt, however, that I can offer wines to please anyone's palate, and will provide a thoroughly enjoyable evening for you and your friends regardless of your level of wine knowledge. Approximate value: $200.
WB03 - Fork & Bottle Specially Selected Artisan Wine & Cheese of Sonoma County. Courtesy of Fork & Bottle
Jack and Joanne of the Food and Wine site Fork & Bottle have put together a precious gift basket for any gourmet wine lover. Here's your opportunity to drink two perfectly aged Sonoma County legends and enjoy local cheeses with them. Jack pulled two of our oldest Sonoma County bottles from our temperature controlled cellar for your drinking pleasure. Kistler and Rochioli have long been two of the five top wineries in Sonoma County.
In addition the lucky winner will also receive four Sonoma County made artisan cheeses: from the likes of Andante Dairy, Two Rock, and Pug's Leap. Joanne will personally make selections from what is showing best and is available at the time of shipping.
Wine will be shipped only to a reciprocal state " otherwise you'll have to come and pick it up! Approximate value: $250. Read more at Fork & Bottle.
WB04 - Russian River Pinot Noir Pack. Courtesy of Pinotblogger
Josh, from Pinotblogger: the Capozzi Winery blog will be choosing three (3) of his favorite pinots from the Russian River Valley. Josh will include a short write-up along with his reasons for choosing each bottle - along with the wine of course! Indulge your pinot cravings for a great cause, and since most RR pinot retails for around $35 a bottle, this raffle is an absolute steal. Approximate value: $110. Read more at Pinotblogger.
WB05 - 10 Wines from Wark Communications Clients. Courtesy of Tom Wark's Fermentation
Tom Wark, winery PR consultant and the owner of the Fermentations wine blog is offering ten (10) bottles of wine from his various client wineries:
-1997 Handley Cellars Brut Rose (Anderson Valley)
-2000 Schug Carneros Estate Pinot Noir (Carneros)
-NV Humanitas L'Huile Du Garagiste Red Table Wine (Napa Valley)
-2004 Cima Collina "Chula Vina Vineyard" Chardonnay (Monterey County)
-2004 Bucklin "Old Hill Ranch" Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)
-2002 Astrale e Terra ARCTURUS (Atlas Peak)
-2005 Goosecross Cellars Chenin Blanc (Napa Valley)
-2005 Hook & Ladder Winery Gewurztraminer (Russian River Valley)
-2004 Saintsbury "Brown Ranch" Pinot Noir (Carneros)
-2004 Mayo Family Winery "Ricci Vineyard" Reserve Zinfandel—Old Vine
Approximate value of these wines: $350. Read more at Fermentation.
WB06 - Northwest by Northwest. Courtesy of The Wine Offensive
I offer my favorite pairing in a box: Wild mushroom and hazelnut farro with Nebbiolo, the epitome of Northwestern Italy, accented with my favorite ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. I wanted to give something that paid tribute to my grapey goddess Nebbiolo, and took it from there. Not as high concept as it sounds, the hearty food tradition of Piedmont comes alive in autumn and worships mushrooms, truffles, and whole grains like risotto and farro. Up here in the Northwest, our dank autumns bring on a shroom cornucopia, and our truffles? Well, though not quite legendary, they are attainable.
Included in this item, lovingly packed by moi:
organic Piedmontese farro, a wedge of Quillisascut Farm's aged Curado cheese, fresh-dried wild mushrooms from Seattle's Found & Foraged, Washington truffle salt from Found & Foraged, with container, Washington filberts, detailed tasting notes, a handmade gift card and gorgeous packaging, suitable for re-gifting., Approximate value: $100. Read more at The Wine Offensive.
Maggie Dutton is author of The Wine Offensive and writes about booze and beer for the Seattle Weekly.
WB07 - Your Health and Wine: A Free Consultation. Courtesy of Dr. Enouch Choi
Dr. Enoch Choi of the Stanford Medical center is a physician by day, and wine blogger by night. He is offering a free 30 minute consultation about wine and your health, no co-pay needed! In this day and age of HMOs this prize probably has a real value of about $800!
WB08 - Personal Wine Blog Feed. Courtesy of Winecast
The winner of this raffle will receive their own personal blog (RSS) feed written by Winecast host Tim Elliott. There will be at least one post per week for a year on the winner's subjects of choice. Also included is a phone call, instant messaging session or email exchange to better understand the winner's interests in wine before starting. These posts can be read online, via an RSS reader such as Google Reader or Bloglines or via an email subscription. You can also share this feed with friends and family, if you choose.
Examples of posts are personalized wine recommendations, food matching tips, wine events of interest, wine education and perhaps a podcast or two. It will really depend upon what the winner would like to learn more about. Want to know more about Rhone wines? The best restaurants in Napa and Sonoma valleys? What wines will age well for your child's (or grandchild's) 21st birthday? What red wines are best with eel? Whatever you would like that is wine related is fair-game. Read more at Winecast.
WB09 - The Italian Wine Guy is Your Sommelier for a Night. Courtesy of The Italian Wine Guy
I will be offering to be the sommelier at someone's private dinner party for up to six people in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Area for an evening (or farther if someone wants to pay transportation costs). They will choose the menu to cook for their friends (or the restaurant to eat at) and I will bring the wine, including some from my cellar to match the cuisine and tell people about them. Approximate value: $200. Read more at The Italian Wine Guy.
WB10 - Free Subscription to the Bon Vivant Wine Guide. Courtesy of Drink The Good Stuff
Get online and become inspired by the great Cabernet and Merlot based wines of the world. This independent, subscription based wine website focuses on quality wines produced using traditional Bordeaux varietals. Bon Vivant brings you information on cult finds, hidden treasures, promising new producers, and how vintages are progressing. Not only will you receive access to a database of more than one hundred wines per month but you will be taken back stage to learn of the winemaker's personalities and the wineries' passions for producing the most talked about, collectable, and captivating wines. Find out more by visiting http://bonvivantwineguide.com and join Bon Vivant on their never ending quest to drink the good stuff. Offer valid January " December 2007. Approximate value: $80. Read more at Drink The Good Stuff.
WB11 - Cult Sake and a Sake Bar Tour. Courtesy of Tokyo Through the Drinking Glass
Sake fans take notice. The winner of this prize will receive two 180ml bottles of premium sake, guaranteed not to be available outside of Japan. This is the good stuff! And what's more, you'll also get a guided, insider tour of a locals-only sake bar in Tokyo, Japan, with the first drink paid for by your guide, Melinda of Tokyo Through the Drinking Glass. Plane fare and accommodations NOT included, but you don't have to wait 'til you visit Japan to get your sake. Read more at Tokyo Through the Drinking Glass.
WB12 - The Food and Wine Pairing Bible. Courtesy of The Corkdork
Longtime readers of The Corkdork blog know that one of the main reasons for starting to blog was to document great food and wine pairings. My donation to the Menu for Hope campaign benefiting the UN's World Food Programme is a new copy of Evan Goldstein's "A Master Sommelier's Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food"? (Hardcover) that I will do my best to have autographed by the author. While this does have many excellent recipes, it's real value is Evan's insights into the theory of why certain foods work best with very particular wine styles e.g., fruit-forward, dry bubblies (Brut style), earthy, minerally Chardonnays (Burgundy style), blended Sangioveses (Super Tuscan-style). He thinks the way I do...backwards. First you pick the wine you want to serve, then make a meal around it. I hope whomever wins this gets as much use out of their copy as I do from mine. Read more at The Corkdork.
WB13 - The Cal-Mid Wine Gift Pack. Courtesy of The Good Grape
You've heard of Cal-Ital's? This is a "Cal-Mid" wine gift pack. Mid as in Midwest. This fantastic offering includes one bottle of the '99 Heitz Cellars Cabernet, Martha's Vineyard designate. Scoring a 92 by Wine Spectator, this legendary California Cabernet can be found on various sites on the Internet for $130 + dollars a bottle. From WS: Spicy mint and bay leaf aromas mingle with ripe currant and black cherry fruit, turning smooth and elegant on the palate while displaying richness, depth and concentration; finishes with a full chorus of ripe fruit flavors and firm yet supple tannins. Drink now through 2012.
Complement your Napa Cab experience with a bottle of the 2004 Cabernet from Olivery Winery in Bloomington, IN. The winery crown jewel of the Midwest, Oliver creates compelling value-based wines using estate grown fruit and grapes from long-time contracts in California. Priced at $22 a bottle, you'll get a wine that tastes like a $50 bottle priced for the Midwest market. Previous vintages have been medal winners at the Indy International Wine Competition, the 2nd largest wine competition in the country. Enjoy this brooding wine with moderate tannins and dark fruits after decanting for 1/2 hr. or use it as a conversation piece--a superb wine from the home of basketball that is barely in distribution.
While you're pouring yourself a glass, turn the pages on Cabernet by Charles O'Rear. A beautiful coffee-table style book with color-drenched photo's of the vine, the grape, and the people that make the wine this book will find a welcome spot in your home for you and guests to browse through for a 15 minute vacation. A $30 value. Read more at The Good Grape.
Total Approximate value: $210
WB14 - The Ultimate Wine Reference Book. Courtesy of Dr. Vino
Hailed as "the most useful wine book ever" by Slate, this third edition of the Oxford Companion to Wine, edited by Jancis Robinson, tips the scales at 800 pages and 4,000 entries. Donated by Tyler Colman of DrVino.com, a contributor to the volume. Approximate Value: $40. Read more at Dr. Vino.
WB15 - Custom Washington Wine Tour Itinerary. Courtesy of The Seattle Wine Blog
Gene Stein, founder of the the Seattle Wine Blog, Washington's leading wine blog, will use his extensive knowledge of Washington wine and Washington's 400 plus wineries, to help you plan an exceptional tour of Washington's Wine Country. After understanding your taste preferences and travel dates, Gene will recommend which of Washington's AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) to visit and will provide you with an itinerary of which wineries to visit. This can include small little known wineries where you will be able to taste and purchase wines that are not generally available. Gene will help you make your wine country vacation unforgettable. Please note that this auction item includes consultation and information only. Buyer will be responsible for making their own reservations and travel arrangements. This item will expire one year after the close of the auction. Read more at The Seattle Wine Blog.
WB16 - The Two Ultimate Wine Reference Books. Courtesy of Purple Liquid
Both are edited or co-edited by one of my favorite wine writers Jancis Robinson. I use these two books constantly. The atlas is indispensable if you want to understand why and how vine grow in the great wine regions of the world. And I love the 180 or so detailed maps that are included in the book. The Oxford Companion has more than 3,000 entries on anything that is related to wine. The information is so broad and detailed at the same time that I have never been disappointed; I have always found in the book what that I was looking for. Approximate value: $80. Read more at Purple Liquid
WB17 - Taste the Hamptons Wine Basket. Courtesy of Lenndevours
Long Island's Hamptons are best known for the celebrities who summer there and the lifestyle they bring with them. But, two of Long Island's best wineries, Channing Daughters Winery and Wolffer Estate Vineyards, also reside there. With a slightly cooler and shorter growing season than the North Fork, white wines rule the Hamptons. Taste and experience these delightful wines for yourself with the "Taste the Hamptons" basket, which includes:
Approximate value: $250. Read more at Lenndevours
WB18 - "Big" Reds of Long Island. Courtesy of Lenndevours
The word "big" is a relative term in the world of wine. You won't find any 15% alcohol, big tanning, ultra-ripe red wines on Long Island. Rather, winemakers craft smooth, refined and nuanced wines made with restraint. This basket, which includes two wines from 2001 -- one of the best Long Island vintages ever -- and the red that was named Long Island's red blend last summer at the 2006 New York Food & Wine Classic. These wines are the "big" reds of Long Island both for their flavor and because two of the bottles are large format. This package includes:
Approximate value: $295. Read more at Lenndevours
WB19 - A Romantic Getaway for Long Island Wine Lovers. Courtesy of Lenndevours
Long Island's North Fork is one of the most beautiful, bucolic places in New York. With beautiful vineyards stretching from Great Peconic Bay to the Long Island Sound, quaint villages and rustic tasting rooms, it makes the perfect spot for a romantic getaway -- especially for wine lovers. This package includes a bottle of sparkling wine to toast the person you love, a night at one of the North Forks best bed and breakfasts -- including a gourmet breakfast -- and a van wine tour for two with one of Long Island's most knowledgeable tour guides.
Approximate value: $425. Read more at Lenndevours
WB20 - Learn About and Taste Wines on Long Island. Courtesy of Lenndevours
One of the greatest things about wine is that you can always learn more. Expand your wine knowledge with one of Long Island's most dynamic wine education organizations, Grand Cru Classes, spend the night at a bed and breakfast and enjoy two bottles of wine from one of Long Island's smallest, most hands-on wineries. This special package includes:
Approximate value: $520. Read more at Lenndevours
WB21 - Taste the North Fork of Long Island. Courtesy of Lenndevours
Long Island is making some of the most exciting wines in America today. Get a taste from many of the region's best wineries with this basket, which includes tastings, and in some cases, tours with winemakers:
Approximate value: $400. Read more at Read more at Lenndevours
WB22 - Personal Tour of Long Island Wine Country. Courtesy of Lenndevours
Anyone can drive around Long Island's East End and visit wineries, but where should you go? What wines are the best? Who is pouring the latest and greatest releases? There's nothing better than tasting through wine country with a local wine expert.
Win this lot and enjoy a personal tour for two (2) of Long Island wine country with Lenn Thompson of the Long Island Wine Gazette and Lenndevours.com. He'll talk to you beforehand to customize the itinerary to your wine tastes and then join you as you visit some of his favorite wineries and taste his favorite wines.
Approximate value: $200. Read more at Lenndevours.
WB23 - Wine Label Poster. Courtesy of http://www.winewaves.com/
Winewaves.com,, the photographic wine blog, offers one lucky prize winner a signed poster sized print of any of Jerry Hall's detailed wine label photos. Select from over 500 labels currently on display at Winewaves.com, and your approximately 24 inch by 36 inch glossy color mounted poster will be delivered to you. Large format printing is courtesy of Nashville, Tennessee based Advantagraph.com. Read more at Winewaves
WB24 - A Signed Vertical from Puriri Hills Winery. Courtesy of GenevelynSteeleSwallows
A vertical from the Puriri Hills Winery, vintages 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and the Reserve signed by the winemaker Trudy Fowler.
This is an ABC wine (Authentic- Bourdeaux-style- Claret) from New Zealand. If you are a lover of unusual, well-made clarets hailing from unexpected places such as Long Island, then this is your prize. If you are in possession of a kick-ass wine collection of signed bottles, then this is your prize. Or if you are just interested in what Genevelyn Steele does actually swallow with regularity, this is your prize.
Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine says this about Trudy Fowler's wine:"Puriri Hills has consistently made Clevedon's best red wine since its first vintage in 1999." August 2006. Approximate Value $250.
WB25 - Rare Cima Collina Wine Package. Courtesy of Cima Collina
This package includes 2 bottles of each of the following (and will also include shipping, if applicable): 2004 & 2005 "Chula Vina" Monterey County Chardonnay; 2004 Monterey County Pinot Noir; 2005 "Chula Vina" Pinot Noir. These are all highly limited production wines direct from the winery! The 2004 is sold out and received a rating of 91 and a "top value in California Chardonnay" mention in the Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine. The 2005 is just as tasty and is nearly sold out. The 2004 Pinot received a score of 90 in Connoisseur's Guide. The 2005 Pinot was just released and is our first vineyard-designated Pinot Noir. Read more at Cima Collina.
WB26 - Labor of Love - a day in the vineyard at La Gramière. Courtesy of La Gramiere
Depending on the time of year you visit, we could be pruning, plowing, picking grapes, bottling, or making wine. Our vineyards, located at the foot of the medieval village of Castillon du Gard in the southern Rhône valley, are the prefect place to enjoy a day of (very rewarding) manual labor. To celebrate you accomplishments we will prepare a gourmet dinner for you and your fellow workers at our house!
Locally grown products with grace the table and all courses will be paired with the best our local winemakers have to offer. We will taste wines from all around the southern Rhone, not just La Gramière, and you (the winner) will be paid for your hard work with 6 bottles of La Gramiere Côtes du Rhône. Now all that's left is planning that trip to Southern France!
(Note this prize does not include airfare, transportation or lodging, just a day of good hard work, great food and great wine!). Approximate value: $250. Read more at La Gramiere.
WB27 - Two Rare bottles of Twisted Oak wine. Courtesy of El Bloggo Torcido
This lot includes two rare bottles of Twisted Oak wine, each signed by El Jefe (owner Jeff Stai) and Fermento (winemaker Scott Klann). The first bottle is a Double Magnum (3 litres) of the "River of Skulls". This wine is named after "El Rio de las Calaveras" which flows near the vineyard. The River of Skulls is 100% Calaveras County Monastrell (a Spanish clone of Mourvedre), and has been aged for 14 months in one-year old French Oak. This unfiltered wine will only be bottled in Double Magnums and only 50 are being produced. A handsome wooden box is also included. The artwork for this wine was designed by El Jefe's son Andrew.
The second bottle is a 375mL bottle of the first vintage of the "Pig Stai Pour't". This wine is named after El Jefe (the only way he was ever getting a last name like that on a wine bottle.) The Pig Stai Pour't is made in the style of a vintage Port from 100% Touriga Nacional grapes grown in Calaveras County.
Both wines will be shipped to you after the River of Skulls is bottled. Approximate value: $250. Read more at El Bloggo Torcido.
WB28 - Three 1-Year WineQ Memberships. Courtesy of WineQ
You and two friends will enjoy one year of free shipping on Napa Valley wines sold through the WineQ web site. WineQ is a new "meta" wine club specializing in premium California wines, that lets you queue up wines the way you queue up movies at Netflix or Blockbuster Online. Annual WineQ memberships ($99 each) provide unlimited free shipping on orders of $35 or more, along with $10 overnight shipping and $5 two-day shipping. The winner of this prize will receive three such memberships -- one for yourself, and one each for two West Coast friends (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, NM, OR, WA, WY) of your choice. This is the ideal gift for friends who are getting into wine and want to learn more by sampling new premium wines on a regular basis. Note: Your membership doesn't include free wine, but it does include unlimited free ground shipping as long as you're ordering at least $35 at a time.. Suggested retail value: about $300. Read more at WineQ
WB29 - A Case of Joy. Courtesy of The REThink Wine Blog
Two reasons to love this prize: It will get your holiday party started right! Or, you now have 12 "emergency gifts" for every long lost friend and distant relative that shows up at your door to spread some holiday cheer. Regardless of reason, this case of wine from Luna Vineyards (six Pinot Grigio and six Sangiovese) will make the winning ticket owner one happy camper. Approximate retail value: $220. Read more at The REThink Wine Blog
WB30- A Taste of Terroir. Courtesy of Vines and Wines.
Tyler of Vines & Wines, and Assistant Winemaker of Hyde de Villaine wines will guide you through the esteemed Hyde Vineyard in Carneros. Take the opportunity to explore and see the vineyard as the vigneron does, and find out what makes this place special. Tyler will spend a morning or afternoon anytime of the year (yes even harvest!) discussing viticulture while pacing between rows before heading back to HdV Winery where you will taste and receive one bottle of each current release wine: de la Guerra Chardonnay, HdV Chardonnay, HdV Syrah, and HdV Proprietary Red Blend, all sourced 100% from the vineyard through which you just tramped! Approximate value: $220. Read more at Vines and Wines
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It's official! After months of rumors, actress Lisa Rinna has been confirmed as the newest cast member of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." According to a report on Monday by Us Weekly, the "Days of Our Lives" alum has already filmed some scenes for the hit reality series, including a birthday party scene earlier this month at Lisa Vanderpump's new West Hollywood eatery Pump. (Rinna turned 51 on July 11.)
While Rinna's place on the show is genuine —she has been good friends with Vanderpump and fellow co-star Kyle Richards for years, and she's the wife of a bona fide Hollywood star (that'd be Mad Men actor Harry Hamlin) -- the complete cast list for the Season 5 of the show has not been confirmed.
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Association between systemic antipsoriatic drugs and cardiovascular risk in patients with psoriasis with or without psoriatic arthritis: A nationwide cohort study†
Version of Record online: 25 MAY 2012
DOI: 10.1002/art.34335
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Volume 64, Issue 6, pages 1879–1887, June 2012
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Chen, Y.-J., Chang, Y.-T., Shen, J.-L., Chen, T.-T., Wang, C.-B., Chen, C.-M. and Wu, C.-Y. (2012), Association between systemic antipsoriatic drugs and cardiovascular risk in patients with psoriasis with or without psoriatic arthritis: A nationwide cohort study. Arthritis & Rheumatism, 64: 1879–1887. doi: 10.1002/art.34335
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This study is based in part on data from the National Health Insurance Research Database, provided by the Bureau of National Health Insurance, Department of Health and managed by the National Health Research Institute, Taiwan. The interpretations and conclusions contained herein do not represent those of the Bureau of National Health Insurance, Department of Health, or the National Health Research Institute.
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- Manuscript Received: 21 APR 2011
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- Taichung Veterans General Hospital. Grant Numbers: TCVGH-996801B, TCVGH-996802C, TCVGH-1006802C
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Psoriasis is associated with ischemic heart disease (IHD). Results of prior studies have suggested that methotrexate (MTX) may improve vascular disease in patients with psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. The aim of this study was to assess the risk of new-onset IHDs in psoriasis patients, comparing those taking MTX with those taking other nonbiologic antipsoriatic drugs.
In this retrospective cohort study, we utilized claims data from the National Health Insurance Research Database of Taiwan to identify 179,200 subjects who had received a diagnosis of psoriasis, with or without psoriatic arthritis, on at least 3 visits. The risk of hospitalization for new-onset IHD was compared between psoriasis patients taking MTX monotherapy (n = 6,578; MTX case cohort) and psoriasis patients taking other nonbiologic antipsoriatic drugs (n = 5,471; reference control cohort) between January 1996 and December 2008. Additional adjustments were made for cardiovascular risk factors, number of hospital visits, Charlson comorbidity score, and use of other antiinflammatory drugs.
The incidence rates of IHD were 666 cases per 100,000 person-years in the MTX case cohort and 830 cases per 100,000 person-years in the reference control cohort (unadjusted P = 0.027). Increasing age, male sex, presence of hypertension, presence of diabetes, Charlson comorbidity score, and use of phototherapies were independent risk factors for hospitalization related to a new IHD in the study cohorts. However, the multivariate-adjusted hazard ratio for IHD-related hospitalizations among patients receiving MTX, in comparison with those receiving other nonbiologic antipsoriatic drugs, was 0.97 (95% confidence interval 0.79–1.19), after adjustment for age, sex, comorbidity score, number of hospital visits, and other antiinflammatory treatments for psoriasis.
In patients with psoriasis with or without coexisting psoriatic arthritis, the adjusted risk of hospitalization for an IHD among individuals receiving MTX was comparable with that among individuals receiving other nonbiologic antipsoriatic drugs.


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