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The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Honors Dr. Edmund F. La Gamma
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund honored Edmund F. La Gamma, MD, Chief, Newborn Medicine at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, a Member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, with the inaugural Lily Pedro Award for Excellence. The event, The 1st Annual Morgan's FunDay, was held at the... - May 05, 2016 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Medicom Health Interactive Continues Tremendous Growth
Driven by the healthcare industry’s demand for patient engagement and acquisition web-based platforms, Medicom Health experienced year-over-year Q1 growth of 60%. - May 05, 2016 - Medicom Health Interactive
RuCor Strategies LLC Announces the Launch of CamCare, the First National Membership Benefit Reimbursement Program for Complementary Alternative Medicine Services
Designed membership plans help consumers pay for complementary alternative medicine visits. - May 04, 2016 - RucorStrategies, LLC / Camcare
Asia-Pacific is Expected to Fuel the Growth of Gas Chromatography Market – a New Report from Data Bridge Market Research
Global Gas Chromatography Market by Device Type (Systems, Detectors, Samplers, Fraction collectors), Consumables (Columns, Fittings & Tubings, Flow Management) By Reagents (Analytical, Preparative)By Geography (North America, Europe Asia-Pacific, Rest of The World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Hospice Partners of America Acquires Embracing Hospice of Texas and Hospice of Virginia
Today, Hospice Partners of American announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to purchase Embracing Hospice of Texas and Hospice of Virginia. Embracing Hospice of Texas operates locations in Conroe and Livingston. Hospice of Virginia operates locations in Richmond, Tappahannock,... - May 04, 2016 - Hospice Partners of America
Gels Segment Accounted for the Largest Share of the Global Electrophoresis Reagents Market in the Forecasted Period 2016 – 2022
Global Electrophoresis Reagents Market Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Product [Dyes (ETBR & SYBR) Gels (Polyacrylamide, Starch, & Agarose) Buffer (TBE & TAE)] By Application (Protein Analysis, DNA & RNA Analysis) By Technique (Gel & Capillary Electrophoresis) By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Asia Pacific is Expected to Drive the "Global Hernia Mesh Devices Market – Trends and Forecast to 2022" - a New Report by Data Bridge Market Research
Global Hernia Mesh Devices Market Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Product Type (Synthetic Mesh, Biologic Mesh), By Geography (North America, South America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Spinal Cord Stimulator Segment Dominates the Global Internal Neuromodulation Devices Market in the Forecasted Period 2016 – 2022
Global Internal Neuromodulation Devices Market Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Product (Spinal Cord Stimulator, Deep Brain Stimulator, Vagus Nerve Stimulator, Sacral Nerve Stimulator, Gastric Nerve Stimulator), By Indication (Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, Urinary Incontinence, Epilepsy, Gastroparesis), By Battery Type (Primary, Rechargeable), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Spinal Cord Stimulator Segment Dominates the Global Internal Neuromodulation Devices Market in the Forecasted Period 2016 – 2022
Global Internal Neuromodulation Devices Market Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Product (Spinal Cord Stimulator, Deep Brain Stimulator, Vagus Nerve Stimulator, Sacral Nerve Stimulator, Gastric Nerve Stimulator), By Indication (Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, Urinary Incontinence, Epilepsy, Gastroparesis), By Battery Type (Primary, Rechargeable), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
U.S. Dominates the "Global Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Market – Trends and Forecast to 2022" a New Report by Data Bridge Market Research
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Market Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Architecture (Open MRI, Closed MRI), Field Strength (Low-To-Mid Field, High Filed, Very High Field, Ultra-High Field) & Applications (Brain, Spine, Cardiac, Breast, Abdominal), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Data Bridge Market Research Has Added a New Market Report on "Global Orthopedic Braces and Supports Market – Analysis and Forecast 2012 – 2020"
Global Orthopedic Braces and Supports Market - Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Product (Knee Braces & supports, Foot & Ankle Braces and Supports, Spinal Orthoses, Upper Extremity Braces and Supports, Leg Walkers), By End-User(Orthopedic Clinics and Hospitals), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Rest Of The World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Knee Reconstruction Devices is Expected to Dominate the "Global Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction Market – Trends and Forecast 2022"
Global Joint Reconstruction Devices Market - Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Product (Knee Reconstruction, Hip Reconstruction, Foot and Ankle, Upper Extremity, Spinal, Others), By End-User (Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Orthopedic Clinics, Hospitals, Others), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
The Technological Change Towards Healthcare IT Integration is Expected to Drive the "Global Radiology Information Systems (RIS) Market" a New Report by Data Bridge Market
Global Radiology information systems (RIS) Market - Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Type (Integrated, Standalone), By Deployment Mode (Web Based, On-Premise, Cloud-Based), By End User (Hospitals, Office Based Physicians, Emergency Healthcare Service Providers), By Component, By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Rest of the World) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Asia Accounted for the Largest Market Share of the Global Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices Market in 2015 – Analysis and Forecast 2016 – 2022
Global Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices Market Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Type (Hormonal IUCD, Copper IUCD), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World (ROW) - May 04, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
iPatientCare Announced Its Significant Achievement of Successfully Reporting PQRS 2015 Measures for Eligible Providers and GPRO
iPatientCare assists Physicians’ Offices in avoiding payment adjustment by successfully Reporting to CMS through iPatientcare PQRS Registry for 2015. - May 03, 2016 - iPatientCare
Tabula Rasa HealthCare Names Kristen Propp Creative Director; Healthcare Technology Company Expands Marketing Heft with New Hire
Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc. (TRHC) President Orsula V. Knowlton announced graphic designer, Kristen Propp, has joined the healthcare technology company as Creative Director. TRHC is a leader in providing patient-specific, data-driven technology and solutions for health care organizations. - May 02, 2016 - Tabula Rasa HealthCare
Orthopedic Surgeons, Rodney Comisar, MD and Gary Millard, DO to Join OrthoNeuro in August 2016
OrthoNeuro announced today that they will add two new orthopedic surgeons to their team of 25 distinguished doctors. Dr. Rodney Comisar and Dr. Gary Millard will join the multi-specialty physician group in August 1st, 2016. - May 02, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
Emport LLC Introduces AlerTox Sticks Mustard Rapid Allergen Test Kit
The AlerTox Sticks line of easy, on-site allergen detection kits now includes a test especially for mustard: AlerTox Sticks Mustard. The kit is designed for food manufacturers whose foods, beverages and surfaces may become contaminated with mustard. - May 02, 2016 - Emport, LLC
ABISA’s CEO Delivers Presentation on Importance of Physician Relationships
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of physician relations at the Medical Office Resources of Florida (MOROF). The meeting was held at the Maitland Civic Center in Maitland, Florida. Professionals from around the Orlando area gathered to connect and... - May 02, 2016 - ABISA
Sentnyl Therapeutics, Inc. Re-Launches Abstral® in the United States
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc. (“Sentynl”) announced that its commercial organization relaunched Abstral® in the United States. Sentynl acquired the rights to market Abstral® from Galena Biopharma in November 2015. Abstral® is indicated for the management of breakthrough pain... - May 01, 2016 - Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc. Acquires Abstral®
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc. (“Sentynl”) announced that it acquired the rights to market Abstral® in the U.S. from Galena Biopharma. Abstral® is indicated for the management of breakthrough pain in cancer patients 18 years of age and older who are already receiving and who are... - May 01, 2016 - Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
Thomas Krummel, MD, Joins MedAware Systems’ Scientific Advisory Board
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that Dr. Thomas Krummel is joining the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Krummel is the Emile Holman Professor and immediate past Chair of the Department of Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, the Susan B. Ford Surgeon-in-Chief at... - May 01, 2016 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Europital Launches Its New Website
Europital has officially launched its new website, a new and completely renovated concept to improve users experience, simplify navigation and facilitate visitors’ ability to access company’s relevant information. - May 01, 2016 - Europital BVBA
Product Launch: Noliac Launches a Non-Magnetic Piezo Motor for Health Care Applications
Noliac’s non-magnetic piezo motor has been tested in MRI environment to ensure that the impact from the piezo motor is well below the maximum acceptable distortion level. - May 01, 2016 - Noliac A/S
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc. Launches Its Commercial Organization
Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc. (“Sentynl”) announced that it launched its commercial organization including a full-time, professional sales force of key account specialists. About Sentynl Therapeutics. Sentynl provides healthcare professionals with treatment solutions that enable them to... - April 30, 2016 - Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.
Professional of the Year 2015, Bruce H. Levin, is Now a Lifetime VIP in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Dr. Bruce H. Levin is currently associated with the Pennsylvania Spine and Headache Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. www.interventionalpainmanagement.com His M.D. was earned at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Levin’s main area of practice lies in interventional pain... - April 30, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Quality Psychological Evaluations, LLC Has Entered an Agreement with SpectraMedi MSO
Quality Psychological Evaluations, LLC adopts the services of SpectraMedi MSO, an efficient transcription service provider in the U.S. - April 30, 2016 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Global Fertility Services Market Examined in New Report Now Available at MarketPublishers.com
The global market for fertility services to grow at a 9% CAGR in 2016-2020. - April 30, 2016 - TD The Market Publishers, Ltd
Source One Redefines Procurement Outsourcing in New White Paper
Leading procurement consulting firm, Source One Management Services releases new white paper exploring the limitations of traditional procurement outsourcing, as well as the new generation of BPO offered by single-source Procurement Services Providers. - April 28, 2016 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Latin America Medical Cannabis Conference in Costa Rica on July 27-29th
The purpose of this conference is to provide education on the subject of the fast-growing Medical Cannabis Industry, and provide first-hand stories from people who have been helping patients using Medical Cannabis. In Latin American, Colombia and Uruguay have already passed Medical Cannabis legislation and Costa Rica; Chile, Peru, Mexico and Argentina have bills in the works. - April 28, 2016 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Habersham Funding: Life Insurance Act is Win for Consumers
HB 193 signed into law: Georgians who request lapse or surrender of a life policy will now be informed of alternatives; agents safe to make disclosures. - April 27, 2016 - Habersham Funding, LLC
E&A Shares Case Studies on Use of TDABC in Healthcare
Ellis & Adams Sr. Partner Don Ellis delivered a presentation to the San Antonio chapter of the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society titled "How much does that cost," describing use of the Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing method for healthcare providers. - April 27, 2016 - Ellis & Adams
Gail Nickerson Honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who VIP Member
Gail Nickerson, of Roseville, California, has recently been recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. - April 27, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Genital Herpes Treatment Market Trends, Regulations and Competitive Landscape Outlook to 2026
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Genital Herpes Treatment Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2016-2026" report to their offering. - April 27, 2016 - Future Market Insights
Global Anti-Aging Market Expanding at a CAGR of Around 6% During 2016-21
A beacon of opportunities, the Global Anti-Aging Market has demonstrated a humongous growth in a span of about two decades. This market, driven by the aging population and growing focus on physical appearance, is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 6% during 2016 and 2021. - April 27, 2016 - IMARC Group
New Jersey Associates in Medicine Not Standing Still
NJAIM quality, comprehensive medical care continues to grow and expand. Come to the next Open House and see for yourself on Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. That evening NJAIM will also be welcoming Mr. Bart Oates, President of the NJ Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association and 3-time Super Bowl Champion who will join the festivities to help kick off the the Grand Opening of the NJAIM and MedPro Wellness fitness facility. - April 26, 2016 - New Jersey Associates in Medicine, PA
Dementia Society Taps Aging Specialist for Advisory Council
Noted aging expert and author Michael Baird Fossel, MD, PhD, has been appointed to the advisory board of the Dementia Society of America. He will serve as a medical consultant on dementia-related illnesses. “The Dementia Society of America is honored to have Dr. Fossel serve as an... - April 26, 2016 - Dementia Society of America
ALPCO’s Bioactive Leptin ELISA Allows Researchers to Differentiate Between Leptin Resistance and Non-functional Leptin
ALPCO recently announced the release of its Bioactive Leptin ELISA, offering diabetes and obesity researchers a new tool to differentiate between leptin resistance and non-functional leptin. The assay allows for the measurement of leptin in human serum through the process of binding leptin to... - April 26, 2016 - ALPCO
Tigerlily Foundation Launches Comprehensive Program to Support Young Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Tigerlily Foundation is excited to announce the re-design and launch of its Metastatic Young (MY) Living in Focus Empowered (LIFE) program offerings to provide comprehensive programming to meet the unique needs of younger women living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). Although women over 45... - April 26, 2016 - Tigerlily Foundation
ABISA’s CEO Delivers Presentation on Telemedicine to Joint National Conference on Hispanic Health
Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA, delivered a presentation last week on the topic of telemedicine at the Joint National Conference on Hispanic Health. The conference, held in Washington, D.C., was co-hosted by the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) and the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA). - April 26, 2016 - ABISA
ALFA Scientific Unveils New Driven Flow Technology Products at DATIA Annual Conference
Leading Developer of Immunoassay Point-of-Care Tests to Attend DATIA Annual Conference - April 25, 2016 - Alfa Scientific
Preparing Vendors for MU3 with FHIR® and the Internet of Interoperable Things™
Carefluence introduces the Internet of Interoperable Things (IOIT). IOIT aids electronic health record vendors (EHR) in preparation for Meaningful Use Stage 3 (MU3) and provides contextually meaningful data sharing around any healthcare system or medical device. Defining the Internet of... - April 24, 2016 - Carefluence
Neville Foot & Ankle Centers Announces 2nd Office Location for Dr. Masoud Moradi, DPM, FAAPSM
Neville Foot & Ankle Centers is proud to announce Dr. Masoud Moradi will be seeing patients at their new Spring, Texas location at 28533 Spring Trails Ridge, Suite 105 Spring, TX 77386. Dr. Moradi will also continue to see patients at The Woodlands, Texas location. - April 23, 2016 - Neville Foot & Ankle Centers
CRO Analytics and ACRP Unveil Site Voice™ Advisory Board Members
Site Voice findings and Board Members were announced during the ACRP Executive Summit on Site Strategies. - April 23, 2016 - CRO Analytics
Neville Foot & Ankle Centers Announces Opening of New Office in Spring, Texas
Neville Foot & Ankle Centers, provider of leading medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle is proud to announce the opening of their 3rd office location at 28533 Spring Trails Ridge, Suite 105 Spring, TX 77386. The new location is located just off Rayford Road and Grand Parkway 99. - April 23, 2016 - Neville Foot & Ankle Centers
Neville Foot & Ankle Centers Announces 2nd Office Location for Dr. Suniti Patel, DPM
Neville Foot & Ankle Centers is proud to announce Dr. Suniti Patel will be seeing patients at their Conroe, Texas location at 1222 N. Loop 336 West Conroe, TX 77304. Dr. Patel will also continue to see patients at The Woodlands, Texas location. - April 23, 2016 - Neville Foot & Ankle Centers
Morgan's Fund Issues Statement on Selection for NORD's Natural History Studies Project
A statement was issued today by Stephanie M. Vaughan, Co-founder and President of The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund), regarding the announcement of the National Organization for Rare Disorders’ (NORD) selection of Natural History Studies Project participants. - April 22, 2016 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Dallas-Based Startup Quickly Gains Momentum
VaultMR Takes Innovative Startup Idea to a Five Hospital Contract in 18 Months. - April 22, 2016 - VaultMR
"Gels Segment Accounted for the Largest Share of the Global Electrophoresis Reagents Market" - a New Report by Data Bridge Market Research
Global Electrophoresis Reagents Market Trends and Forecast to 2022 - By Product [Dyes (ETBR & SYBR) Gels (Polyacrylamide, Starch, & Agarose) Buffer (TBE & TAE)] By Application (Protein Analysis, DNA & RNA Analysis) By Technique (Gel & Capillary Electrophoresis) By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World) - April 21, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Analgesics Market is Expected to Reach $26.4 Billion, Globally, by 2022
Analgesics, also known as painkillers, are used to treat and reduce pain in the body. Typically, they are used when the pain is severe and becomes unbearable for the patient. Non-opioids, opioids, and compound analgesics (a combination of both opioids and non-opioids) are the major analgesic products used globally. - April 21, 2016 - Allied Market Research