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eDoc4U Receives NCQA Certifications

eDoc4U, a leading provider of population health management and provider solutions, announced today it has been certified for a third time by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). - March 28, 2017 - eDoc4U

Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa Receives RealSelf 500 Award for Enduring Commitment to Consumer Education

Dr. Leonard Lu is one of 500 doctors worldwide to receive the RealSelf 500 Award, a prestigious award honoring the top influencers on www.realself.com - the most trusted online destination to get informed about elective cosmetic procedures and to find and connect with doctors and clinics. In 2016,... - March 26, 2017 - Ritacca Cosmetic Surgery & Medspa

SleepSafe Drivers® Executive Educates Truckload Carriers Association Members on the Importance of Implementing a Fatigue Management Program

At the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Annual Convention, Steven Garrish will discuss how fatigue management programs specialized for high-risk occupations can save lives, improve driver health, cut costs and boost recruitment and retention programs. Steven Garrish, SVP of Safety and... - March 25, 2017 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.

"Dr. Pam" Gumbs Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide

"Dr. Pam" Gumbs of Berkeley, California has been recognized as a Professional Of The Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievement for over 40 years in the pharmaceutical field. About "Dr. Pam" Gumbs "Dr. - March 25, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide

PRS Pharmacy Services Becomes Exclusive Broker for NCPA Members Looking to Sell or Buy a Pharmacy

The partnership will match the interest of potential buyers to owners interested in selling their pharmacy. - March 24, 2017 - PRS Pharmacy Services

Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz to Give Keynote Address at PHA Forum 2017

The Population Health Alliance (PHA) today announced that Congresswoman Allyson Y. Schwartz, President and CEO at Better Medicare Alliance, will present as a keynote speaker at the PHA Forum 2017 in Philadelphia, Pa. Congresswoman Schwartz is an expert in the healthcare policy and had significant... - March 24, 2017 - Population Health Alliance

Expert Evaluates Omega-3 DHA to EPA Ratio Controversy Using Algae Oil Models

Source-Omega Chief Scientific Officer and algae omega-3 expert, Dr. Scott Doughman, PhD, today answered frequently asked questions about the so-called DHA to EPA ratio controversy. Using past and present algae oil models, the case is presented in the form of a discussion, based on actual questions... - March 23, 2017 - Source-Omega

Curatronic Ltd. Has Started Shipping of Pre-Ordered Curatron Flash PEMF Devices

The new Curatron Flash PEMF device for treatment of pain relief is now available from stock. - March 23, 2017 - Curatronic Ltd.

Radial Compression Devices Market Projected to Reach US$ 330 Mn by 2026: FMI

Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Radial Compression Devices Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2016 - 2026" report to their offering. - March 23, 2017 - Future Market Insights

Global Intravenous Access Devices Market by Needles, Catheters, Infusion Pumps and Forecast to 2020, New Findings by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.

Intravenous Access Devices Market by Product Types (Intravenous Needles, Intravenous Catheters, Midline Peripheral Catheters, Central Catheters, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters, Centrally Inserted Central Catheters, Intravenous Infusion Pumps, Insulin Infusion Pumps, Parenteral Feeding Infusion Pumps, Patient Controlled Analgesia Infusion Pumps, Syringe Infusion Pumps) 2016-2020 - March 23, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.

NCHS President and CEO, Irma Cota, Announces Retirement

After 20 rewarding years, Irma Cota will be retiring from NCHS but her legacy to serve will always remain. - March 22, 2017 - NCHS

Exclusive Interview with GSK Released Ahead of Pharmaceutical Microbiology USA

SMi’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology USA will take place in San Diego on the 8th and 9th June 2017. - March 22, 2017 - SAE Media Group

Smaller Clinics to Benefit from Secure Cloud-Based HIV Care Record System

More clinics will be able to access a specialised Electronic Care Record (ECR) system for HIV treatment after it was announced the solution is now available on the cloud. - March 22, 2017 - IDOX

Notified Bodies Discuss Their Changing Role Within the IVD Industry This June in London

SMi Group’s 3rd In Vitro Diagnostics conference will take place in London on the 14th & 15th June 2017. - March 22, 2017 - SAE Media Group

IgY Max Study Results to be Presented at the International Conference on Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences

Results of a study conducted through Oklahoma State University will be presented in Athens, Greece on July 24th - 27th by Dr. Bert Jacobson, Ed.D., FACSM, a regents professor at Oklahoma State University. - March 22, 2017 - IgY Nutrition

Alfa Scientific Designs, Inc., Pledges to Reach 80% Screened for Colorectal Cancer

Company joins the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable to meet goal by 2018. - March 21, 2017 - Alfa Scientific Designs

The Medical Center of Aurora Opens New Pediatric & Pediatric Intermediate Care Units

The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced today that its new Pediatric and Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit is open. The new unit is part of the Pediatric Care network within the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) through HealthONE. The newly renovated space features five dedicated,... - March 21, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora

Social Determinants of Health in 2017: Awareness High, But Scarcity of Support Services Limits SDOH Linkages

While focus on social determinants of health is nearly universal across the healthcare continuum, a lack of community services hampers SDOH interventions, according to a new Healthcare Intelligence Network study. - March 21, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network

Physician Leaders Gathering Next Month in NYC to Sharpen Leadership Skills and Prepare for the Future of Health Care

More than 500 physicians from across the country will come together to discuss the latest topics, trends and best practices as well as to build upon their leadership skills from April 19–23 at the Sheraton in Times Square in New York City. - March 20, 2017 - American Association for Physician Leadership

Veterinary Vaccines Market Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 6.9% During 2016 – 2026

Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Veterinary Vaccines Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2016-2026"report to their offering. - March 18, 2017 - Future Market Insights

Aspergillosis Treatment Market Analysis Report and Opportunities Upto 2023: Credence Research

New Market Research Reports Title "Aspergillosis Treatment Market Analysis Report and Opportunities Upto 2023: Credence Research" Has Been Added to CredenceResearch.com Report Database. - March 18, 2017 - Credence Research

Ultrasound Market to Post Growth at 5.2% CAGR Through 2021, Says MarketsandMarkets in New Report Available at MarketPublishers.com

The world’s ultrasound market is expected to experience steady growth through 2021, according to new report by MarketsandMarkets recently uploaded at MarketPublishers.com. - March 17, 2017 - TD The Market Publishers, Ltd

SleepSafe Drivers® Assembles Unique Panel for the 10th International Conference on Managing Fatigue

The panel assembled to discuss the challenges and advantages of implementing a Fatigue Management Program (FMP) within transportation operations based on the FMCSA, ATRI and other regulatory and industry groups blueprint, found at NAFMP.com SleepSafe Drivers, one of the nation's leaders in Fatigue... - March 16, 2017 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.

Jivana Biotechnology Inc, is Pleased to Announce the Addition of Dr. Ajay Maker to Its Advisory Committee

Dr. Maker brings surgical oncology experience with expertise in liver, gallbladder. colon, pancreatic, and other cancers to Jivana Biotechnology's advisory committee. - March 16, 2017 - Jivana Biotechnology Inc

Forecast Report - Acquired Hemophilia Treatment Market Size, Share, Growth & Worldwide, 2023: Credence Research

Credenceresearch.com has announced the addition of "Forecast Report - Acquired Hemophilia Treatment Market Size, Share, Growth & Worldwide, 2023: Credence Research" Market Research Report to their Database. - March 16, 2017 - Credence Research

Galen Opens Doors to Advanced Nursing Education Facility

Galen College of Nursing opened its doors to a newly expanded and renovated San Antonio campus, a 70,000-square-foot facility that features high-level clinical learning labs as well as the new Galen Simulation Hospital that includes a simulation ER, ICU and Pediatric Unit, and gives students a... - March 15, 2017 - Galen College of Nursing

ISTH 2017 Congress on Track to Break Records in Field for Attendance and New Innovations

Global Scientific Meeting Slated to be World’s Largest Gathering of Experts in Thrombosis and Hemostasis. - March 15, 2017 - International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)

Global Bioinformatics Market– Trends and Forecast to 2024

Global Bioinformatics Market By Industry, By Product Type (Sequencing Platforms, Knowledge Management Tools, Bioinformatics Software), By Application, By Services (Data Analysis, Sequencing, Database integration, Others), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Rest of the World) – Trend and Forecast to 2024 - March 15, 2017 - Data Bridge Market Research

New Book Teaches Readers How to Become Aware of Stress

We are living in a fast-paced society, in a world filled with stress, worry, and anxiety, but author Shawn Latula shows people how to discover it in his new book, “Unlocking The Stress Treasure Chest,” available March 31, 2017. - March 14, 2017 - Latula Coaching & Educational Group, LLC

Reyna L. Gilmore, MD Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Reyna L. Gilmore, MD of Cincinnati, Ohio has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Reyna L. Gilmore, MD Dr. Gilmore has 8 years experience... - March 14, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide

Algae Dynamics Corp Announces Research Agreement with University of Western Ontario

Algae Dynamics Corp, today announced a research and product development agreement with Western University to perform research on cannabis oil and its constituents in the context of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and schizophrenia. This is the second of the recently announced research agreements with Canadian universities involving cannabis oil research. This announcement brings Algae Dynamics total university research contributions to $1. 6 Million for both programs. - March 13, 2017 - Algae Dynamics Corp

Best Health Care Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 21st Annual WebAward Competition

Excellence deserves recognition and healthcare websites, including healthcare, healthcare provider, medical, medical equipment, biotechnology and pharmaceutical websites will be judged and the best recognized in the 2017 WebAward Competition for Website Development. - March 13, 2017 - Web Marketing Association

Kickstart a Healthy Spring 2017 with Eatology

Bounce back from Winter with a carefully curated meal plan by Eatology. Offering up calorie controlled meal deliveries that are both nutritious and filling, Eatology is a sure-fire way to get back on track after the holidays. Get into the swing of the new year... And that pair of skinny jeans, by... - March 13, 2017 - Eatology

Media Advisory - the New Curry General Hospital, Gold Beach, Oregon

Curry Health Network is pleased to invite media participation at events related to the historic opening of the new Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, Oregon. A VIP/Dignitary event, in addition to public Ribbon-Cutting ceremony with guided tours is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2017. Please... - March 13, 2017 - Curry Health Network

Global Advanced Wound Care Market New Report by Data Bridge Market Research

Global Advanced Wound Care Market, By Type (Dressings, Biologics, Therapy Devices), By Wound Type (Surgical Wounds, Diabetic Ulcers, Pressure Ulcers, Venous Ulcers, Burns, Other Traumatic Wounds), By End Users (Hospitals, Wound Care Centers, Ambulatory Centers, Clinics, Community Healthcare, Home Healthcare), By Distribution Channel (Direct Tenders Public, Retail Private), By Geography – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2024 - March 12, 2017 - Data Bridge Market Research

Liliane Pisegna, MBA, BSN, RNC-NIC, NE-BC Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Liliane Pisegna, MBA, BSN, RNC-NIC, NE-BC of Morgan Hill, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Liliane Pisegna, MBA, BSN,... - March 11, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide

Global Implantable Drug Delivery Devices Market by Products, Technologies, Applications and Forecast to 2020, New Findings by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.

Implantable Drug Delivery Devices Market by Device Types (Bio-Absorbable Stents, Brachytherapy Seeds, Contraceptive Devices, Coronary Drug Eluting Stents, Drug Infusion Pumps, and Intraocular Devices), Technologies (Biodegradable and Non-Biodegradable), and Applications (Contraception, Cardiovascular, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Diabetes, Chronic Pain) 2016-2020 - March 11, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.

Novel Lipid Research Assay: Lysosomal PLA2 Inhibitor Screen

Inhibition of Lysosomal phospholipase A2 (LPLA2) by a drug candidate can predict its potential to cause drug-induced phospholipidosis, a serious side effect resulting in tissue inflammation and organ damage. - March 11, 2017 - MoBiTec GmbH

PharmRx Group, LLC Announces the Release of Opal HealthDesk

PharmRx Group, LLC is pleased to announce the commercial release of Opal HealthDesk "A New Standard of Care." - March 08, 2017 - PharmRx Group, LLC

National Medical Billing Services Named by Becker’s Healthcare and The St. Louis Business Journal as a Top Workplace

National Medical Billing Services, a national healthcare revenue cycle management company that specializes in servicing ambulatory surgery centers and their affiliated surgeons, announced that it has been recognized by both Becker’s Hospital Review and the St. Louis Business Journal as one of... - March 08, 2017 - National Medical Billing

Agenda Released for In Vitro Diagnostics 2017: Hear from FDA, MHRA and several Notified Bodies This June

SMi are thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated brochure for the 3rd In Vitro Diagnostics conference taking place on 14th & 15th of June in London. - March 08, 2017 - SAE Media Group

New Study Links Weed-Killer Glyphosate with Autism

A new study has been published in a peer-reviewed journal about the links between the weed-killer glyphosate (RoundUpTM) and autism. The World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer published a summary in March 2015 that classified glyphosate as a probable carcinogen in humans. - March 07, 2017 - The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc.

E-learning Solutions Summit 2017 at Mumbai, by CommLab India, a Massive Hit

CommLab India’s E-learning Solutions Summit at Mumbai, a resounding success. - March 07, 2017 - CommLab India

Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) 2017 Annual Conference

Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals will be exhibiting at the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) 2017 Annual Conference in Baltimore from March 28 to 30, 2017. The American Organization... - March 07, 2017 - Avant Healthcare Professionals

Top Hispanic Health Experts Launch the First Health TV Show ¡Salud!

¡Salud!, the first Latino health TV show, has been launched into the Hispanic market appropriately during the month of March which happens to be National Nutrition Month. Nutritionist and top doctors in their health professions have come together to bring the first ever health TV show, for... - March 07, 2017 - Salud

MedLogiq Recognized for Innovations in Healthcare

Proven Internet of Things technology platform makes medical devices safer while improving their quality and time-to-market. Powerful technology solutions provide performance measurement, event monitoring and error reporting to the entire healthcare community. - March 07, 2017 - MedLogiq

Wellbridge Health Adds Director of Community Health to Growing Team of Wellness Experts

Wellbridge Health (WBH) adds healthcare expertise and passion with Rachel Hersh, RN, BSN, the new Director of Community Health. Rachel’s role at Wellbridge is a central one in the organization. Ms. Hersh will oversee the newly created Community Health Worker team, focusing on bringing... - March 07, 2017 - Wellbridge Health