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Stool Bank in Asia Welcomes New Scientist
The Asia Microbiota Bank, the first stool bank in Hong Kong, expands the team by adding a new scientist to help lead research efforts on bacteria clusters unique to the Asian population. The scientific team uses next generation sequencing and strain level analysis to optimize Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) treatment outcomes in Asia. "We hope that the deep FMT data we are collecting from around Asia will help uncover key strains that influence intestinal health."-Co-Founder, Jon Chan - November 16, 2017 - Asia Microbiota Bank
Perimeter Medical Imaging Appoints Dr. Franklyn Prendergast to Board of Directors
Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc., a developer of real time imaging systems for in-surgery tissue assessment, is pleased to announce that Dr. Franklyn Prendergast, will be joining Perimeter’s Board of Directors. Dr. Prendergast spent his entire professional career at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. - November 16, 2017 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc
Deni A. Harmala Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Deni A. Harmala of Billings, Montana has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 35 years in the field of healthcare. About Deni A. Harmala Ms. Harmala is a Charge Nurse in... - November 16, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Anita Iskenderian Honored as an Industry Leader for October 2017 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Anita Iskenderian of New York, New York has been honored as an Industry Leader for October 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Anita Iskenderian Ms. Iskenderian has over 25 years... - November 16, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Annual Webinar to Examine Trends Shaping the Healthcare Industry in 2018 in Strategic Planning Session
The Healthcare Intelligence Network will present its fourteenth annual roadmap to the key issues, challenges and opportunities healthcare organizations can expect to face in the coming year during "Trends Shaping the Healthcare Industry in 2018: A Strategic Planning Session," a December 7, 2017 webinar. - November 16, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Cellenkos Inc. Enters Regulatory T-Cell Platform Research Collaboration with MD Anderson
Cellenkos Inc. has announced a multi-year collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center focused on development of cord blood regulatory T cell (CB TREG) therapeutics for treatment of autoimmune disease and inflammatory disorders. As part of this collaboration, Cellenkos Inc. - November 15, 2017 - Cellenkos Inc.
CrowdReviews Partners with Madridge Publishers; Announces International Translational & Regenerative Medicine Conference
International Translational and Regenerative Medicine Conference is going to be held during April 25-27, 2018 at Rome, Italy. ITMC-2018 brings upon a new platform to share and discuss the following: “Need for translational medicine, Challenges in translational medicine, and Opportunities in... - November 15, 2017 - CrowdReviews.com
Home Respiratory Therapy Leaders Applaud Nomination of Alex Azar to Secretary of Health and Human Services
Council for Quality Respiratory Care looks forward to working with HHS to reform the competitive bidding program for Medicare’s respiratory therapy benefit. - November 14, 2017 - CQRC
Kidney Care Partners Lends Support for the Nomination of Alex M. Azar II for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services
Kidney Care Partners (KCP), the nation’s largest kidney coalition comprised of physician groups, providers, patient advocacy groups, manufacturers and researchers, today praised President Trump for his nomination of Alex Azar for Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human... - November 14, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Virun® NutraBIOsciences® Receives Certification for Production of Organic Products While Launching Natural Algal DHA MCT Multi-serving Smoothies
Virun® NutraBIOsciences® Prepares to Enter the Finished Product Market with Novel Flavors and Celebrates State Organic Certification. - November 14, 2017 - VIRUN
New Leadership and Name for Community Dental Centers Serving San Mateo County, California
Introducing Sonrisas Dental Health, and new leadership, for a highly respected family dental service and non-profit. - November 14, 2017 - Sonrisas Dental Health, Inc.
The European Medicines Agency Accepts Marketing Authorisation Application for Intrarosa for the Treatment of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy in Postmenopausal Women
Endoceutics Inc., a private Quebec City based biopharma company, today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of a marketing authorisation for the medicinal product IntrarosaTM, intended for the treatment of... - November 13, 2017 - Endoceutics
Patronus Health CEO Named to 2018-2019 Turner Syndrome Society Board of Directors
Patronus Health founder and CEO Mandy Long appointed to TSSUS Board of Directors, joining the leading resource network for Turner Syndrome patients, families, and physicians in the country. - November 13, 2017 - Patronus Health
WiCON|Pharma China: Chinese Drug Market Growth Projected to Slow But Stabilize in the Next Five Years
The Chinese drug market growth is expected to fall further to 7.6% valued at CNY 1,611.8 billion (at retail price level) in 2017 as a result of tender price pressure, eliminated hospital drug sales margin and stringent government cost containment measures, according to WiCON|Pharma China... - November 10, 2017 - WiCON International Group LLC
Thomas Morizio Joins RxFunction, Inc.
Thomas Morizio, former President and CEO of ACIST Medical System and HLT, joins RxFunction, Inc. Morizio brings more than 31 years of extensive medical device business leadership experience to RxFunction. - November 09, 2017 - RxFunction.com
Mary Frances Gardner Honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime VIP Member
Mary Frances Gardner, of New Orleans, Louisiana has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. - November 09, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini-Marathon & 5K Training Program - 28 Years and Running
Training for a race event is better with a group! Join NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program and cross the finish line this spring! Now in it’s 28th year, the NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program prepares participants for both the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini Marathon... - November 09, 2017 - NIFS
Flora H. Sowell Has Recently Been Recognized as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Industry Leader of the Year
Flora H. Sowell, of Charlotte, North Carolina, has recently been honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Industry Leader of the Year 2017. This honor is bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. - November 09, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Katherine E. Paton Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Katherine E. Paton, of Vancouver, British Columbia, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Ocular Oncology. - November 09, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Grace Care Announces Partnership with Indian Association of Retired Person for Providing Home Care Services
Grace Care will provide home care for the growing senior population in Kolkata and surrounding areas. - November 09, 2017 - GCHC Home Care Pvt Ltd , Grace Care
The 41st World Hospital Congress Opens with 850 Delegates from 48 Countries
The International Hospital Federation and Taiwan Hospital Association bring together healthcare professionals from all over the globe at the 41st World Hospital Congress in Taipei. - November 09, 2017 - International Hospital Federation
A Practical Discussion About AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare Digital Marketing
Arteric’s President Prepares Healthcare Marketers to Transform Digital Disruption Into Competitive Advantage. - November 08, 2017 - Arteric
John M. Sklencar, RFC - Best Financial Advisor for Physicians and Dentists (as Featured in Medical Economics and Dental Practice News)
Local Financial Advisor Attends Advisor Group's ConnectED 2017 National conference. - November 08, 2017 - Physicians Private Client Group
Aunt Bertha Makes Connecting Patients and Members to Social Programs Easier with Epic
In an effort to connect patients in need to social service programs, today Aunt Bertha announced it has launched an application in the Epic App Orchard. Aunt Bertha makes it easy for people facing social needs - and those who help others - to find and make referrals to appropriate programs and... - November 08, 2017 - Aunt Bertha
Mary’s Center to Host Grand Opening of New Behavioral Health Center
The New Building Will Increase Access to Behavioral Health Services in the District of Columbia - November 08, 2017 - Mary's Center
Panacea Announces Enhanced Pharmacy Revenue Improvement Solution
Panacea announces enhanced Pharmacy Revenue Improvement solution, which combines expert consultants with Panacea’s PHARMauditor software tool. - November 08, 2017 - Career Step
Government’s First Year Performance Results Confirm Success of Coordinated Care Models in Kidney Care for Improved Patient Outcomes, Medicare Savings
Comprehensive End Stage Renal Disease Model (CEC) Tests and Evaluates New Payment and Care Delivery Model. - November 07, 2017 - Kidney Care Partners
Final Roadmap Co-Founder Steve Byrne to Speak at Ignite TAO:Health
Steve Byrne, cofounder of Final Roadmap, an online toolkit for end-of-life planning, has been invited to be a speaker at Ignite TAO: Health on Thursday, November 9 at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland, OR. - November 07, 2017 - Final Roadmap
Grace Care Announces Partnership with Pronam Joint Project of Kolkata Police & The Bengal for Providing Home Care Services
Grace Care Announces partnership with Pronam in Association with Kolkata Police for providing Home Care Services. Grace Care will provide home care for the growing senior population in Kolkata and surrounding areas. - November 07, 2017 - GCHC Home Care Pvt Ltd , Grace Care
Eyecheck Launches PRISTENE™ for Dry Eye Syndrome
Eyecheck, LLC announced today the formal launch of PRISTENE™, their second in a family of eye health supplements. “It is gratifying that our company has made such great progress in 2017 and we are so pleased to now offer PRISTENE™ to our clinicians and their patients to assist in... - November 06, 2017 - Eyecheck, Inc.
Another Disruption from Dubai? This Time, It's Healthcare: DrFive.com.
DrFive.com, a regional healthcare portal hosting over 15,000 profiles of doctors and medical institutions in Dubai, completed its 2nd phase revamp to introduce an interactive doctor search engine enabling easier search and comparison of medical practitioners in the region. - November 04, 2017 - DrFive
Virun® NutraBioSciences®, and Algarithm Ingredients Inc. to Lead Plant-Based Panel at SXSW Conference in 2018
Growing market demand for plant-based DHA omega-3 ingredients intersects with innovative food technology. - November 03, 2017 - VIRUN
Smart Health Conference at the Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino on April 26 and 27, 2018
SmartHealth is organising a healthcare technology conference focusing on the latest innovations. - November 03, 2017 - Smart Health
Arcane Revelry Partners with Feastly PDX and Select CBD for First CBD Brunch Series and Product Launch
Arcane Revelry and dining experience platform, Feastly, are hosting a CBD-infused brunch series to celebrate a brand new Select CBD product on Saturday, November 11th from 11am to 2pm PT in Portland, Oregon. At Select CBD Saturnalia, Infused Harvest Brunch & Revelry, Select CBD will announce a new product in its line of essential oil infused, hemp-derived CBD. - November 02, 2017 - Arcane Revelry
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Forms Strategic Alliance for Expanded Health Care Practice in New England
Prominent Massachusetts health care law attorney and litigator, Frank E. Reardon, joins Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara as Of Counsel. - November 02, 2017 - Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara
Discover Diabetes Self-Cure Announces the Launch of Its New Website
Ernest Quansah, type 2 diabetes survivor, cure expert and founder of Discover Diabetes Self-Cure says, "We are very excited to launch this website to help diabetics and pre-diabetics heal. My own story about how my diabetes type 2 was cured was featured in the WebMD Diabetes, fall 2016 issue, page 19." WebMD is the largest health-information provider to doctors and the healthcare industry. - November 01, 2017 - Discover Diabetes Self-Cure
Nevada Insurance Enrollment Helps Explain the Confusing Changes Coming in 2018 with Obamacare Open Enrollment
Local Las Vegas health insurance agent Shelly Rogers warns Nevadans, "There are huge changes taking place with health insurance options for 2018. Some insurance companies are leaving us, while new insurance companies are coming into Nevada. If you aren’t 100% certain that your insurance company and health insurance plan will be available in 2018, you need to call your insurance company and verify this. Your insurance plan may not be available." - November 01, 2017 - Shelly Rogers, Las Vegas Health Insurance Agent
Cell Therapy & Stem Cell Research 2018
Conference Series proudly announces it’s 2nd Annual Summit on Cell Therapy and Stem Cell Research 2018 Conference, which will going to be held in Atlanta, USA from November 9-10, 2018. The main aim of this conference is to provide a platform to all the Scientists, Doctors, Medical professionals, Business delegates who will undoubtedly enhance the conference by giving their views regarding latest advancements to all the attendees. - November 01, 2017 - Cell Therapy & Stem Cell Research 2018
MBF Therapeutics Inc. to Present at Philadelphia PACT Investor Conference
MBF Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical stage animal health company developing checkpoint inhibitor vaccines for cancer and infectious diseases, today announced that Thomas Tillett, Chief Executive Officer, will present at the PACT Capital Conference in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at... - November 01, 2017 - MBF Therapeutics Inc
Vesalio Announces NeVa™ Stroke Treatment Product CE Mark Certification
Vesalio announces the CE Mark certification of its first product line, the proprietary NeVa™ neurothrombectomy platform for the treatment of strokes. Developed by a team of physicians that treat stroke, the NeVa mechanical thrombectomy technology was designed to improve “first... - October 31, 2017 - Vesalio
Menorah Park Selects Stratus Interoperable (SI) as Its Data Management and Analytics Partner
Stratus Interoperable, Inc., an innovator in data integration and advanced analytics solutions, has signed a three year agreement, to deliver its StratusLink™ data management and advanced analytics platform, to Menorah Park, a nationally recognized Long-term Post-acute Care Provider. - October 31, 2017 - Stratus Interoperable
Baebies Announces Completion of $10 Million Series B Financing
Innovative Newborn Screening and Pediatric Testing Company Ships 2 Millionth Test - October 31, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
Local Chiropractor Dr. Jean-Pierre of Upper Cervical Institute of Florida Says He Will Work for Toys
With the holidays quickly approaching, Dr. Jean-Pierre of Upper Cervical Institute of Florida is using his office as a collection center for Toys For Tots. As an incentive he will waive the consultation, examination and postural examination fees for anyone who donates a new unwrap toy(s) with a minimum value of $20. Anyone who is interested in donating toys may contact Dr. Jean-Pierre. - October 31, 2017 - Upper Cervical Institute of Florida, P.A.
Turns Out Crackheads Can be Redeemed and This Man is Proof
Crack. The most terrifying word during the 80s besides Hammer pants. It destroyed families, friends, marriages, churches, pimps, prostitutes, Mayors and Senators and the life of one inner city kid from a middle-class family, Russell Tolson, Jr. In this unflinching memoir, Russell takes readers where no one has ever dared to go before – inside the mind of a crackhead. - October 30, 2017 - Russell Tolson Jr.
Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Marketing: Biopharma and Medical Device eMarketing Summit
Digital Marketing Thought Leader Prepares Healthcare Marketers for the Next Digital Disruption - October 30, 2017 - Arteric
CleanCut Technologies to Demonstrate Medical Device Packaging Innovations at BIOMEDevice 2017
Medical device manufacturers will have the opportunity to discover CleanCut Technologies’ innovative line of custom medical device packaging products in Booth #529 at the BIOMEDevice 2017 Show on December 6-7 at the San Jose Convention Center. CleanCut Technologies continues its effort to... - October 30, 2017 - CleanCut Technologies
Watercrest Senior Living Group Chooses Concentrik to Protect Its Communities Digital Marketing Presence Online
Watercrest Senior Living Group, a premier regional senior living provider in Florida, partners with digital marketing experts of San Francisco-based, Concentrik. - October 30, 2017 - Concentrik
ACT Inc. Marks 61st Anniversary with Free Human Interest Column Offered to Media
A new consumer-interest column is being offered free to the media by the founder of a multi-media marketing company to mark the 61st anniversary of ACT., Inc, Philadelphia. The article is headlined “Handicapped? Using a walker has its benefits. Like Walking!” The author is Joe Ball,... - October 28, 2017 - ACT, Inc.
Saint-Gobain Seals Showcasing Life Sciences Sealing Solutions at Compamed Trade Show
Saint-Gobain Seals will showcase their design engineering capabilities and critical sealing solutions for life sciences core systems at the Compamed tradeshow in Dusseldorf, Germany. - October 28, 2017 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Alliance for Proton Therapy Access: New Research Highlighted at 2017 PTCOG-NA Conference Illustrates the Clinical Value of Proton Therapy
Research Underscores Importance of Patient Access to Effective Cancer Treatment. - October 27, 2017 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access