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Global Clinical Chemistry Analyzers Market Projected to Grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2018 to 2023 - Axiom MRC
Clinical Chemistry Analyzers market is segmented into Devices and Reagents and Consumables. The major types of analyzers considered in the report are devices which include Semi-Automated and Automated, further they are divided into Entry Level, Medium Throughput Analyzers, High Throughput Analyzers and High Throughput Modular Analyzers. The Reagents and Consumables studied in the report include Metabolites, Enzymes, Electrolytes, Other Reagents and Consumables. - May 24, 2016 - Axiom Market Research and Consulting
Spring Gala 2016 ~ An Evening of Gratitude Kicks Off I’MAGINE Space Redesign Project
Guests transported to Provence during an elegant evening emceed by celebrity chef Dean Sheremet - May 23, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is Accepting New Residents for Summer Move-in
Carriage Hill, one of the best assisted living facilities in New Hampshire, is filling up quickly as the summer season approaches. - May 21, 2016 - Carriage Hill Assisted Living
Commissioning for Health and Care Transformation: Monday 11th July 2016 – Central London
Explore the range of healthcare commissioning arrangements available including a focus on outcome-based commissioning and commissioning for value. - May 21, 2016 - Capita Conferences
Woodmere Rehabilitation (WR&HCC) Will Participate in Red Nose Day
Residents and staff of WR&HCC will team up to fight child poverty by fundraising and participating in Red Nose Day. Red Nose Day will take place on Thursday, May 26th. This will be the second year that WR&HCC participates in this worthy cause. Last year, the fundraising total was 398... - May 20, 2016 - Woodmere Rehabilitation & Heath Care Center
Voicebrook to Exhibit at the Pathology Informatics Summit 2016
Company to present the only speech recognition solution designed for Pathology - May 20, 2016 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Five New England Governors to Speak at 2016 International Conference on Opioids in Boston
The fifth annual International Conference on Opioids (ICOO 2016), June 5-7, at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School will present a Governors Panel featuring five New England governors who will speak to the issue of the opioid abuse epidemic in their states and steps they... - May 20, 2016 - International Conference on Opioids
New EEOC Regulations Greatly Weaken Healthcare Privacy, Potentially Harmful Medically, and Trigger Heavy Financial Penalties on Employees and Families
The Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) today denounced new regulations by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that substantially weaken protections for invasions of medical privacy and employment discrimination. - May 20, 2016 - Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA)
Techmedic International B.V. Receives FDA Clearance for Its Dyna-Vision Telemonitoring System
Techmedic International B.V., a leading developer and manufacturer of remote diagnostic monitoring solutions in the digital health market, is pleased to announce that it has received FDA clearance for its Dyna-Vision Telemonitoring System. The wireless, patch-based ECG and vital signs monitoring... - May 20, 2016 - Techmedic International
More Than 40 Physicians at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Recognized for Excellence by Orange County Medical Association
A total of 44 physicians on staff at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center have been honored by the Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) with a Physicians of Excellence award. The OCMA recognized these physicians for going above and beyond in serving their profession and patients. “We... - May 19, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Dr. Tobias A. Knoch from Erasmus MC to Speak on Advancements in Epigenetic Research in London
Dr. Tobias A. Knoch, Group Leader, Biophysical Genomics - Erasmus MC has joined the speaker panel for the 2nd Annual Epigenetics Discovery Congress. The second edition of the two-day congress organized by Markets and Markets Conferences, is scheduled for 8th – 9th September 2016 in London... - May 19, 2016 - MarketsandMarkets
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Honored by Anthem Blue Cross for Superior Expertise, Improved Patient Safety and Better Outcomes
Award-Winning Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Orthopedic Programs - May 18, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Dr. Claudia C. Cotca, DDS, MPH & Washington Institute for Dentistry & Laser Surgery Has Partnered with The Oral Cancer Foundation @dclaserdentist
Dr. Claudia C. Cotca, DDS, MPH on behalf of Washington Institute for Dentistry & Laser Surgery has partnered with The Oral Cancer Foundation in honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month and will be extending annual free oral cancer screenings for the public on May 18th, 2016. Oral cancer has existed... - May 18, 2016 - Washington Institute For Dentistry & Laser Surgery
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Gears Up for Its 10th Year of Women’s Triathlon Training
Attention Ladies: The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Go Girl Triathlon Training Program prepares you for the Go Girl Triathlon at Eagle Creek Park on August 27th. Training begins at 5:30pm on Tuesday June 21st at NIFS in downtown Indianapolis. Whether you are new to triathlons or... - May 18, 2016 - NIFS
Tele-ICU’s Are Expected to Boost the Growth of "Global Telehealth Market" in the Near Future, a New Report by Data Bridge Market Research
Global Telehealth Market, By Hardware (Telehealth Monitors, Monitoring Devices), By Software (Standalone, Integrated), By Services (Remote, Real Time, Store and Send), By Deployment (Web Based, Cloud Based, On Premise), By End-User (Healthcare Payers, Healthcare Providers, Patients), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa) – Trend and Forecast to 2022 - May 18, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Increasing Funding in Gene Sequencing and Proteomics is Expected to Drive the "Global Bioinformatics Market" in Near Future, a New Report by Data Bridge Market Research
Global Bioinformatics Market By Product Type (Sequencing Platforms, Knowledge Management Tools, Bioinformatics Software), By Application (Preventive Medicine, Molecular Medicine, Genomics, Drug Development, Transcriptomics, Others), 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 2022. - May 18, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
The U.S. Bioinformatics Market is Expected to Grow Owing to Large Government Funding on Gene Sequencing Applications, a New Report on Data Bridge Market Research
North America Bioinformatics Market By Industry (Molecular Medicine, Drug Development, Clinical Diagnostics, Agriculture, Forensic, Animal, Academics & Research, Environmental, Gene Therapy), By Product Type (Sequencing Platforms, Knowledge Management Tools, Bioinformatics Software), By Application, By Services (Data Analysis, Sequencing, Database integration, Others), By Country (U.S., Canada, Mexico) – Trend and Forecast to 2022 - May 18, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Korea and Thailand: The ASAlaser Strategy to Open New Markets
Whether it is MLS® Laser Therapy or Hilterapia® or Qs Magnetotherapy, the company from Vicenza promotes training as the essential factor to obtain tangible and functional results for the growth of the activities of those choosing its therapy solutions. - May 18, 2016 - ASA srl
David L. Kirman, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLP to Speak at KC’s event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David L. Kirman, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Standardizing Sunshine Act Reporting... - May 18, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
electroCore's GammaCore is Both Effective and Cost Effective for the Treatment of Cluster Headache
A paper in the Journal of Headache and Pain reports that non-invasive stimulation of the vagus nerve (nVNS) is a cost effective therapy for cluster headache. These findings were based on reductions in medication use and improvements in quality of life. The publication also notes that further... - May 18, 2016 - electroCore
TriFoil Installs Russia’s First 3D Optical Imager in Novosibirsk
In February 2016, TriFoil Imaging in collaboration with GenMedica Baltic Ltd and assistance of BioVitrum Ltd installed Russia’s first 3D Optical imaging system, the InSyTe FLECT/CT. The system was installed under the operation of Prof. Evgeny Zavyalov, head of SPF Vivarium Department of... - May 17, 2016 - TriFoil Imaging
Innovative Solutions Announces New Installation in Arizona 350,000 SF Medical Cannabis Greenhouse
Innovative Solutions, a microbial and pathogen sanitization specialist for the cannabis industry today announced it has started Phase 1 installation of state-of-the-art Sanitization Technology in their customer’s 350,000 SF greenhouse. The Sanitization Technology will be installed throughout... - May 17, 2016 - Innovative Solutions
LifeDojo Adds Healthcare & Benefits Industry Veteran to Executive Team
LifeDojo has recently brought Anne Presson, a 20+ year healthcare and benefits industry expert, on to our executive team. She’ll oversee enterprise relationships, and will advise the team on matters related to sales and marketing for enterprise. Prior to joining LifeDojo, Presson was Vice President and Director of Benefits Innovation at Woodruff-Sawyer, and she also served in senior leadership roles at Pacific Business Group on Health, Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare. - May 16, 2016 - LifeDojo Inc.
High-Growth SaaS Startup PatientPop Completes $20.5M Series A Round
PatientPop, the first practice growth platform for health care providers, completes a $10.5M extension to Series A round for a total of $20.5M in Series A funding. - May 16, 2016 - PatientPop
Healthcare Industry Expert Invited to Speak with Local Physicians
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at a seminar sponsored by the Hillsborough County Medical Association (HCMA) on June 9, 2016 at the HCMA office in Tampa. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare consultancy, Nick has helped clients throughout the... - May 16, 2016 - ABISA
Michael Summerhill, Partner, Freeborn & Peters LLP to Speak at KC’s event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Summerhill, Partner, Freeborn & Peters LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Standardizing Sunshine Act... - May 14, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center's Administrator, Theresa Sanderson Received the ACHCA Chair Award for 2016
The American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) is proud to announce Theresa Sanderson, CNHA, FAHCA of West Hartford Health and Rehabilitation Center of West Hartford, Connecticut as one of the 2016 recipients of the ACHCA Chair’s Award. The award was presented during the awards... - May 14, 2016 - West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center
Career Step to Cohost First ICD-10 Coding Summit Broadcast
Career Step and ICD10monitor will tackle how to prevent coding-related denials and avoid cash flow disruption in a special May 19 broadcast. - May 13, 2016 - Career Step
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Standardizing Sunshine Act Reporting Requirements: What You Need to Know
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Standardizing Sunshine Act Reporting Requirements: What You Need to Know. This two-hour event is scheduled on August 4,... - May 13, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
New Rule Helps Public Health Agencies Track and Prevent Workplace Injury and Illness
Nearly 5,000 workers die each year and millions are injured on the job in the U.S., costing roughly $250 billion per year. This amount is more than the cost of many other common diseases. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) yesterday released a new rule requiring employers to electronically report to OSHA all work-related injuries and illnesses. This new rule will significantly improve the capacity for states to track and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. - May 12, 2016 - Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Reliq Health Technologies: New Leadership Driving a Recent Acquisition Offers a Potential Inflection Point
SecretCaps.com, the free MicroCap community, releases a unique new report on Reliq Health Technologies. - May 12, 2016 - SecretCaps LLC
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Karin L. Ciance, DNP, RN, as 2016 Professional of the Year
Karin L. Ciance, DNP, RN, of Holden, Massachusetts, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Community Health Nursing. - May 12, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
A Regulatory Case Study on the Theranos, Inc. Case Written by Quality First International Investigates Allegations Promulgated
Is FDA evidence sufficient and credible to corroborate allegations that Theranos, Inc. violated medical device regulations? - May 12, 2016 - Quality First International
Book Titled Clinical Intelligence Reveals How to Eliminate the 3rd Cause of Death in America: Medical Errors
Clinical Intelligence Book Covers Topics in Clinical Data Mining, Medical Prediction, Population Health Management, Quality Measures That Eliminate Causes of Medical Errors Using Machine Learning to Predict Errors. - May 12, 2016 - Peter Ghavami, Ph.D
Media Misrepresentation Causes Spike in Double Mastectomies
A recent study by Dr. Michael Sabel, chief of surgical oncology at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, reveals that many women are influenced by the skewed media coverage of celebrities battling breast cancer when choosing a... - May 12, 2016 - Kubtec
iPatientCare Recognized for Its New Patient Portal Integrated with EHR, Practice Management and Consumer Engagement Suite
iPatientCare unveiled its new set of Patient Engagement Suite products, including the Patient Portal that got recognitions at HIMSS16. - May 12, 2016 - iPatientCare
Makers Nutrition Launches Stock Softgels Brand
Nutraceutical Company Powers Softgel Products to Vitamin and Supplement Businesses - May 10, 2016 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
Pakistan Wins Discus Throw Silver at Asian Masters
Dr Ali Bajwa won Silver in the Discus throw competition and secured the only medal for team Pakistan at the 19th Asian Masters Athletics Championships in Singapore that concluded on 8th of May. Shelton Dcosta and Surendra Kumar of India got the Gold and Bronze medals respectively. Athletes from 20... - May 10, 2016 - Ali Bajwa
Deborah L. Morrison Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Deborah L. Morrison of Auburn, Alabama has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government healthcare. About Deborah L. Morrison Ms. Morrison has over 31... - May 10, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Attention Occupational & Physical Therapists: Innovative & Effective Falls Prevention Training Coming to Louisville, KY
In Louisville, KY on May 13 an innovative & effective course will be held to teach Occupational and Physical Therapists, other healthcare and fitness professionals a unique, simple and fun program to help older adults avoid falls. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - May 08, 2016 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
MR Solutions to Display Cryogen-Free MRI Imaging Systems at ISMRM in Singapore
MR Solutions will be displaying its latest ground-breaking preclinical cryogen-free MRI imaging systems at ISMRM in Singapore from May 7 to 13. This includes details of a new 9.4T cryogen-free scanner and a compact 3T system with a 12cm bore which are coming soon. All of MR Solutions’... - May 08, 2016 - MR Solutions
Devon Health Services Acquired by GFAR Health Services, LLC
Long Standing Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Network Gets New Ownership After Over Two Decades - May 07, 2016 - Devon Health Services
TekTone® Continues to Develop Relationship with Siemens
TekTone® is excited to have Siemens Industry, Inc. as a member of the TekTone® Elite Partner (TEP) program! Siemens continues to open many markets and opportunities. The company’s positive name recognition provides access to larger projects, better access to architects and engineers,... - May 07, 2016 - TekTone® Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc.
hCGTreatments.com Announces Groundbreaking Prescription Hormone Treatments for Fast Weight Loss
hCGtreatments.com has created new diet plans to fit any personal situation, bolstered by prescription hormone treatments. - May 06, 2016 - Diet Doc
Jivana Biotechnology Inc Adds Dr David Jablons to Its Advisory Committee
Dr David Jablons Brings Thoracic Surgical Oncology and Lung Cancer Drug Development Experience to The Jivana Advisory Committee. - May 06, 2016 - Jivana Biotechnology Inc
Pediatrician Dr. Monica Dhar, M.D. Joins Family Medicine Associates of Midland
35-year mid-Michigan primary care health care team strengthens pediatric resources. Family Medicine Associates of Midland announces that Monica Dhar, M.D. has joined the practice as a pediatric physician and is accepting new patients. Dr. Dhar, a longtime Midland resident, brings 17 years of trusted mid-Michigan pediatric experience to the practice. - May 06, 2016 - Family Medicine Associates of Midland
TiEcon 2016 Announces CallHealth Services Pvt Ltd as a 2016 TiE50 Top Start-Up
TiE Silicon Valley is a globally networked not-for-profit organization fostering technology entrepreneurship through mentoring, education, and networking. www.tieeco.org - May 06, 2016 - CallHealth Services Pvt Ltd
New Research Shows Mosquitoes Borrow Genes from Plants to Improve Their Survival
Scientists investigating the unusual feeding habits of one species of mosquito claim that the insect has hijacked hundreds of useful genes from plants during its evolution. - May 06, 2016 - Faculty of 1000
Now Available: Global Kinase Inhibitors for Cancer Treatment Market Forecast and Growth 2016-2026
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Kinase Inhibitors for Cancer Treatment Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2016-2026" report to their offering. - May 06, 2016 - Future Market Insights
Joint Active Systems, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Empi Advance ROM
Joint Active Systems, Inc. (JAS®) announces that it has acquired the Empi® Advance® ROM line of dynamic braces from Empi, Inc., a subsidiary of DJO Global, Inc. Joint Active Systems intends to reintroduce the Empi Advance ROM line of dynamic braces and have them available by July,... - May 05, 2016 - JAS