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Abzyme Files Patent Application for Self-Diversifying Antibody Platform
Abzyme Therapeutics LLC, a biotechnology company focused on developing antibodies for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, has filed a patent application entitled "Composition and Method for Diversifying Polypeptide Libraries," USPTO number 62/387,511. This is an important milestone... - August 03, 2017 - Abzyme Therapeutics LLC
CrowdReviews.com Partnered with Madridge Publishers to Announce: The International Pharma Conference and Expo
International Pharma Conference and Expo is going to be held during May 2-4, 2018 in Rome, Italy. Pharma-2018 aims to discover advances, practical experiences and innovative ideas on issues related to the pharma industry, pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences as well as a breadth of other... - August 03, 2017 - topseos.com
August 17, 2017 Webinar to Highlight Two-Pronged Patient Engagement Strategy: Closing Gaps in Care and Coaching Clinicians
PinnacleHealth will outline its two-pronged strategy of coaching both patients and clinicians with a goal of improving patient engagement during an August 17, 2017 webcast sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - August 03, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Avendelle Assisted Living Opens 6 Senior Facilities in Dallas
The demand and need for quality senior care is increasing in just about every market across the country. Dallas, Texas in particular though has been a focus for the increasing need to serve this growing population of seniors. Avendelle is a unique senior facility focused on specialty care and high quality experiences for the residents. Six new homes have just opened in the Dallas area. - August 02, 2017 - Avendelle Assisted Living
Medical Records Management Solution for Retiring Physicians
SIS NW recently launched storagemedicalrecords.com to provide a solution for the ongoing management of patient medical records when physicians retire, sell their practice, or become an employee at a hospital system. - August 02, 2017 - Spectrum Information Services NW, Inc.
FireFighters Down 1st Annual Memorial Concert 9/11; Starring Flock of Seagulls with Guest Speaker Lou Gossett Jr.
Come join FireFighters Down on Sept. 11th in Malibu California for FireFighters Down 1st Annual Memorial Concert Benefiting Our Nation's Heroes and Injured FireFighters. This event will be held at Pepperdine Universities, Smothers Theatre, Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts 24255 Pacific Coast... - August 02, 2017 - FireFighters Down
Academy Medical and Brain Sentinel Partner to Strengthen Offering in Federally Funded Medical Facilities
Government partnership will expand access to Academy Medical’s product portfolio within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Indian Health Services (IHS) for patients and clinicians. - August 02, 2017 - Academy Medical
August 10, 2017 Webinar to Feature MSKCC's Integrated Case Management Approach to Transition Planning
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center will share its team-based case management approach to transitioning patients through the care continuum during an August 10, 2017 webcast sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - August 02, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Medlantis Launches "Vital Video"
First ever web-app dedicated to data mining medical video. - August 01, 2017 - Medlantis
Mary Frances Gardner Honored as an America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Lifetime VIP and Professional of the Year
Mary Frances Gardner, of New Orleans, Louisiana, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP and a 2017 Professional of the Year in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. This distinction is bestowed in honor of her contributions and achievements in field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. - August 01, 2017 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Baebies Announces CE Mark for SEEKER, an Innovative Newborn Screening Platform for Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Baebies is pleased to announce that SEEKERTM, a high throughput newborn screening laboratory solution, now has CE Mark and available in Europe and other countries that recognize CE Mark. SEEKER quantitatively measures the activity of lysosomal enzymes from newborn dried blood spot specimens. - July 31, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
Baebies Announces Assays for FINDER Launch Panel: G6PD, Total Serum Bilirubin, Albumin and Direct Bilirubin
Baebies, Inc., a company focused on advancing newborn screening and pediatric testing, announced the first assays on the FINDER launch panel, currently under development. The panel includes tests for total serum bilirubin, albumin, direct bilirubin, and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) on a single cartridge, making it the first comprehensive, rapid and near-patient testing solution for hyperbilirubinemia. - July 31, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler Now Offering Injury Care in East Texas
Pain Recovery Center of Tyler is now offering injury care to East Texas residents injured at work, at home, on the sports field or in an automobile accident. - July 27, 2017 - Pain Recovery Center of Tyler
Prestige Health Choice Rewards Florida Physicians for Care Provided to Medicaid Members
Prestige Health Choice, a Medicaid managed care plan based in Palm Beach Gardens, has awarded $1.7 million in bonuses to top-performing medical practices in the Prestige network that met or exceeded performance goals related to well-care visits, immunizations, preventive screenings and other quality care issues. Prestige has 330,000 members in Florida. - July 27, 2017 - Prestige Health Choice
Monte Johnston Honored by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Monte Johnston, of Springdale, Arkansas, is honored by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals for his distinguished contributions and achievements in field of Automotive Sales and Management. - July 26, 2017 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Shared Health Services Names New Vice-President of Clinical Operations
Shared Health Services, a Tennessee based wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy management company, has named Mr. James Wilcox, RN, BSN, ACHRN, CWCN, CFCN, CWS, WCC, DWC, FCCWS, DAPWCA as its Vice-President of Clinical Operations. In announcing the appointment of Mr. Wilcox, the company's... - July 26, 2017 - Shared Health Services
Susan J. Littman to be Honored by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Susan J. Littman, of Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, will be recognized as a 2018 Professional of the Year by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. This honor will be bestowed for her contributions and achievements in the field of Oncology. - July 26, 2017 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
ALPCO to Highlight Assay Qualification Program at the AACC’s 69th Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo
ALPCO announced it will feature a variety of products supported by its assay qualification program at the AACC’s 69th Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo in San Diego August 1-3, 2017. Among these products is the Easy Stool Extraction Device and a Therapeutic Drug Monitoring ELISA portfolio. - July 25, 2017 - ALPCO
Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc. to Showcase New Products at the 69th Annual AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo
Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc. (ALFA), the industry’s groundbreaking leader of innovative product development and a U.S. manufacturer of rapid, point-of-care in vitro diagnostics, will be attending the 69th annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Exhibition of the American Association for... - July 25, 2017 - Alfa Scientific Designs
Romero Britto Spreads Message of Hope and Happiness with Stone Harbor, NJ Art Exhibition
Brazilian pop artist sensation, Romero Britto, is coming to southern New Jersey for the first time this August. “Romero Britto – Brilliant World of Color” will be at Ocean Galleries in Stone Harbor, NJ Friday, August 4 through Tuesday, August 8, with the acclaimed artist making gallery appearances 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, August 5 and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 6. - July 25, 2017 - Ocean Galleries
Alexiacare Corporation Offers 30-90 Day Free Trial of New and Affordable EMR/EHR Healthcare Web Application
Alexiacare Corporation, a New Dynamic, Responsive, and Upstart Software Vendor, Offers Doctors Its New and Affordable Healthcare Web Application for Free and Catapults Itself Into Prime Time. - July 24, 2017 - Alexiacare Corporation
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Implement Mandate to Reduce Legionella Risks in Healthcare Facilities
Pure Air Control Services in conjunction with their Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory assists healthcare facilities with fulfillment of the newly mandated CMS Legionella requirements. - July 22, 2017 - Pure Air Control Services, Inc.
Dr. Justin Holtzman, MD Joins HealthPoint Plus as Chief Medical Officer
HealthPoint Plus continues the expansion of their management and executive team by the addition of a Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Justin S. Holtzman, MD is now serving in this position. - July 21, 2017 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
US Drug Test Centers Adds Specialty Testing to List of Services
US Drug Test Centers announces specialty drug testing services nationwide. - July 20, 2017 - US Drug Test Centers
The Kensington Earns 2017 Silver National Quality Award
The Kensington Senior Living Community in Fort Madison, Iowa received the states first Silver Quality Award, as awarded by AHCA/NCAL. This prestigious award is the second step in their quality journey. They received the Bronze award in 2011. - July 20, 2017 - The Kensington
Fresh Drinking Water from the Atmosphere 40-Liter Residential Appliance
Enjoy pollutant & mineral-free fresh drinking water produced from the atmosphere that meets or exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) standards without disturbing existing water supplies. - July 20, 2017 - PanLbilt
Cejka Executive Search Places Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at The Oregon Clinic
Cejka Executive Search, a top-ranked national healthcare executive search firm, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Scott Gudger as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Oregon Clinic. - July 20, 2017 - Cejka Executive Search
Biomedic Consulting and Taiwan Biomed Announce a Strategic Partnership to Help Taiwanese Medical Devices Companies Expand in Europe and USA
Strategic partnership formed to support Taiwanese medical device organizations with unique, world-class solutions that will allow them to bring life-changing technologies to the global marketplace in the most efficient manner possible. - July 20, 2017 - Biomedic Consulting Ltd.
Introducing GenieMD iVisit™ - Telemedicine Reimagined
GenieMD, a market leader in offering mobile health solutions to consumers, today announced the availability of its Telemedicine Platform iVisitTM. More than three-quarters of U.S. healthcare consumers welcome the idea of virtual visits with physicians, according to the results of a consumer survey... - July 19, 2017 - GenieMD, Inc.
Arteric President and Co-Founder Hans Kaspersetz Leads Workshops to Enhance Digital Marketing Capacity of Cancer-Related Advocacy Organizations
Veteran Healthcare Digital Strategist Discusses Foundational and Leading-Edge Digital Tactics with Patient and Professional Advocacy Organizations - July 18, 2017 - Arteric
Adroit Surgical Demonstrates Vie Scope™ Life Saving Airway Management Device at 1st Annual Ark-La-Miss Emergency and Critical Care Transport Conference
Adroit Surgical™ is demonstrating the two latest advancements in airway management at the 1st Annual Ark-La-Miss Emergency and Critical Care Transport Conference taking place in West Monroe, La on July 19th and 20th, 2017. The Vie Scope™ and the Voir Bougie™ and Tactical Bougie™ will be available for all to try and compare to any other Laryngoscope. - July 17, 2017 - Adroit Surgical
Better Medicare Alliance on Legislation Supporting Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans
Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) President and CEO Allyson Y. Schwartz released the following statement in response to the House Ways and Means Committee passage of H.R. 3168, legislation designed to provide continued access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans. - July 15, 2017 - Better Medicare Alliance
European Patent Issued for Human and Pet Anti-Obesity Vaccine to Braasch Biotech
European Patent issued in the United Kingdom for anti-obesity vaccine technologies. Applications for human and pet therapeutic vaccines to treat adult onset obesity. - July 14, 2017 - Braasch Biotech LLC
Meta Wear on Its Way to Turn Every Athlete’s Dream Into Reality
Making Waves for a While Now, the Company Has Finally Started an Indiegogo Campaign for Its Long Anticipated Heat-Sensitive, Color Changing Active Wear. - July 14, 2017 - Meta Wear LLC
Kathleen L. Johnson, MA, RMT Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kathleen L. Johnson of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the area of holistic and complementary wellness. About Kathleen L. Johnson, MA,... - July 14, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
HBR Technologies Wins Readers' Choice Award for Favorite IT Company
On July 12, 2017, ADDISON Magazine announced the winners of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards and HBR Technologies has once again been voted readers’ favorite for “Favorite IT Company.” Throughout June, votes were cast in more than 80 categories including dining,... - July 14, 2017 - HBR Technologies
Mylan Explores the Patient-Centric Road to Biosimilars
SMi Group has announced that Mr Chrys Kokino, Head Biologics Commercial at Mylan has joined the speaker line-up for the 4th annual Biosimilars North America conference in New Jersey. Chrys will present a talk entitled "The Road to Biosimilars: Reaching our destination with the patient in mind. - July 14, 2017 - SAE Media Group
Makers Nutrition® Wins 2017 People's Choice Stevie® Award in Health and Pharmaceuticals
Health and Pharmaceuticals People's Choice Stevie® Award winner announced. - July 13, 2017 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
Marilyn K. Gard Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marilyn K. Gard of Sedona, Arizona 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 30 years in the field of healthcare. About Marilyn K. Gard Ms. Gard is the President of Life... - July 13, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Monkey Around at the Zoo with Homes for Autism
Homes for Autism will host Monkey Around at the Zoo on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, Michigan. Participants can register at www.crowdrise.com/monkey-around-at-the-zoo. Monkey Around at The Zoo will be a family-friendly "FUN DAY" coordinated and contained... - July 13, 2017 - Homes for Autism
Live Like Bella and We Care Chemo Kits Announce Partnership
Live Like Bella and We Care Chemo Kits join forces at its 1st Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser at Sloan's Ice Cream in CityPlace Doral on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 2pm to 5pm to promote cancer awareness and raise funds for cancer research. The Co-Founder of the newly formed We Care Chemo Kits... - July 12, 2017 - We Care Chemo Kits
topcreditcardprocessors.com Announces USPAY Group Receives Supplier Legacy Award from Premier Inc.
USPAY Group, a leading provider of merchant services and credit card processing solutions to the healthcare industry, today announced that it has received the Supplier Legacy Award from Premier Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company. USPAY Group was recognized for its long-standing support... - July 12, 2017 - topseos.com
CrowdReviews.com Partners with Pulsus to Announce: 22nd World Congress on Cognitive Behavioral Science and Therapy
About the Conference: Cognitive Behavioral therapy meetings will provide an opportunity for all marketing societies working on psychology and Behavioral psychiatry to talk about their work. Cognitive Behavioral therapy conferences will congregate renowned speakers, investigators, Nobel laureates,... - July 12, 2017 - topseos.com
Marella B. Mangum Chakua Honored as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marella B. Mangum Chakua of West Fargo, North Dakota has been honored as a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and high level of success in the field of inventions. About Marella B. Mangum Chakua Mrs. Mangum Chakua is a... - July 12, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ranfac Marrow Cellution™ Bone Marrow Aspiration System Outperforms EMCYTE® BMC System in Comparative Analysis
In a 3 patient study, bone marrow collected by the Marrow Cellution™ aspiration system had significantly more CD 34+ and CFU-f per mL as compared to the EMCYTE® BMC system without requiring additional manipulation via centrifugation. - July 12, 2017 - Ranfac Corp.
Gastric Cancer Foundation Announces Leadership Transition - New Co-Chairs to Advance Gastric Cancer Research Through the Registry and Research Scholar Program
The new co-chairs have been active in helping the Foundation expand its visibility and sharpen its strategic focus to support research funding for the disease and help those suffering with it. - July 11, 2017 - Gastric Cancer Foundation
Coppe Laboratories Announces Powassan Virus Co-Infection Research in Wisconsin Lyme Patients
Coppe Laboratories conducted patient testing research in Wisconsin among 95 Lyme suspected patients. Within the 95 patient cohort, 41 were tested positive for Lyme disease. Of the 41 tested positive it was demonstrated in the research that approx. 17% of patients were also positive for Powassan Virus. - July 11, 2017 - Coppe Laboratories
Dr. Kelly A. Zilli, Audiologist Recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Kelly A. Zilli of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for 25 years in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Kelly A. Zilli Audiologist Dr. Zilli is an... - July 11, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Helix BioMedix Promotes Robin L. Carmichael to Chief Executive Officer
R. Stephen Beatty is appointed to Chief Investor Officer and Executive Chairman of the Board. - July 10, 2017 - Helix BioMedix, Inc
Journey Fitness Presents A Warrior's Journey Obstacle Course Series
Journey fitness is hosting its second annual A Warrior's Journey Obstacle Course Race. A Warrior's Journey is one of the few obstacle course races in Upstate New York. Journey Fitness will also be donating a portion of the proceeds to their local Imatter foundation, to raise awareness on teen... - July 10, 2017 - Journey Fitness