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Oracle Picks Up Certifications, Introduces New Software
(InfoWorld) - Oracle is making a number of moves to improve access management and other security features for its users. The enterprise software maker said Wednesday that its Oracle Identity Management product is now certified to work with its E-Business Suite 12, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 8.12, and Siebel 8 applications. Oracle also said certification on its PeopleSoft Enterprise 9 applications is expected by June. Oracle also said that its Database Vault security product has been certified to run on PeopleSoft Enterprise applications. Database Vault is designed to protect against "insider threats" to data security by restricting who can access what data, where, when, and how. It is particularly focused on helping companies meet governance and compliance requirements. Oracle also introduced Oracle Management Pack for Identity Management, which it said helps reduce the cost and complexity of managing identity and access management systems. The Identity Management product is an enhancement of Oracle's Enterprise Manager 10g product. Its identity and access management functions work across multiple software brands and operating systems.... More

Complementary Treatments For Tobacco Cessation: A Survey.
Nicotine Tob Res. 2006 Dec; 8(6): 767-71Sood A, Ebbert JO, Sood R, Stevens SRLittle information is available regarding the prevalence of use and interest in future use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for tobacco cessation among tobacco users. We conducted a self-administered anonymous survey among 1,175 patients seen at a midwestern outpatient tobacco treatment specialty clinic between November 2003 and July 2005. Patient use of CAM for tobacco cessation, perceived efficacy of these treatments, and interest in future use of CAM were ascertained. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics, and logistic regression models were used to determine the characteristics associated with past CAM use or interest in future use of CAM for tobacco cessation. All of the patients who received the survey completed it. A total of 27% of patients reported previous use of CAM for tobacco cessation. The interventions most commonly used were hypnosis, relaxation, acupuncture, and meditation. CAM treatments most commonly perceived to be efficacious were yoga, relaxation, meditation, and massage therapy. A total of 67% of the patients reported interest in future use of CAM for tobacco cessation. The treatments of greatest interest for use in the future were hypnosis, herbal products, acupuncture, relaxation, and massage therapy. Female gender, previous use of conventional tobacco cessation products, previous use of CAM treatments, and a higher level of education were significantly associated with interest in future CAM use. The high level of interest in CAM among tobacco users underscores the need to conduct further research in this field.... More

Oracle Debuts Systems Management And Monitoring
Oracle Wednesday introduced a number of new identity management and access tools to better secure customer data. ... More

Complementary Medicine In Palliative Care And Cancer Symptom Management.
Cancer J. 2006 Sep-Oct; 12(5): 425-31Mansky PJ, Wallerstedt DBComplementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among cancer patients varies according to geographical area, gender, and disease diagnosis. The prevalence of CAM use among cancer patients in the United States has been estimated to be between 7% and 54%. Most cancer patients use CAM with the hope of boosting the immune system, relieving pain, and controlling side effects related to disease or treatment. Only a minority of patients include CAM in the treatment plan with curative intent. This review article focuses on practices belonging to the CAM domains of mind-body medicine, CAM botanicals, manipulative practices, and energy medicine, because they are widely used as complementary approaches to palliative cancer care and cancer symptom management. In the area of cancer symptom management, auricular acupuncture, therapeutic touch, and hypnosis may help to manage cancer pain. Music therapy, massage, and hypnosis may have an effect on anxiety, and both acupuncture and massage may have a therapeutic role in cancer fatigue. Acupuncture and selected botanicals may reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and emesis, and hypnosis and guided imagery may be beneficial in anticipatory nausea and vomiting. Transcendental meditation and the mindfulness-based stress reduction can play a role in the management of depressed mood and anxiety. Black cohosh and phytoestrogen-rich foods may reduce vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women. Most CAM approaches to the treatment of cancer are safe when used by a CAM practitioner experienced in the treatment of cancer patients. The potential for many commonly used botanical to interact with prescription drugs continues to be a concern. Botanicals should be used with caution by cancer patients and only under the guidance of an oncologist knowledgeable in their use.... More

Dolphins Hire Cam Cameron As Head Coach
Miami Dolphins Hire Chargers Offensive Coordinator Cam Cameron As Head Coach... More

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Removable Disk Drive Magneto-optical Disk 5.2gb Internal At 5.2 GBytes, the SMO-F551 is ideal for data intensive applications such as document imaging, CAD/CAM, graphic design and database processing...

Removable Disk Drive Magneto-optical Disk 5.2gb Internal At 5.2 GBytes the SMO-F551 is ideal for data intensive applications such as document imaging CAD/CAM graphic design and database processing...

Datasmart 554 T1 Dsu/csu The DataSMART Single-port Plug-In DSU/CSUs are designed for high-density T1/FT1 network installation. These DSUs provide rapid expansion capabilities and comprehensive management options appropriate for central offices, and corporate and government networks. The DataSMART DSU/CSUs support data and voice applications such as Internet access, video teleconferencing, LAN-to-LAN communications, CAD/CA...

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