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ACAM Officially Addresses the Flint, MI Water Crisis
The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating physicians and other health care professionals on the safe and effective application of integrative medicine. ACAM's healthcare model focuses on prevention of illness and strives for total wellness. ACAM has been educating physicians in metal removal techniques such as chelation therapies since 1973. - January 25, 2016 - ACAM
Eagle Biosciences Announces the Launch of Functional Leptin ELISA
An Esoteric Kit for Measurement of Functional, Receptor Binding Leptin Levels in Serum or Plasma - January 25, 2016 - Eagle Biosciences, Inc.
Musculoskeletal Imaging Consultants LLC Enters Into Settlement Agreement with Radcloud Technologies, Inc.
Musculoskeletal Imaging Consultants LLC announced today that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Radcloud Technologies, Inc. The agreement resolves litigation that was pending in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada relating to Musculoskeletal Imaging Consultant... - January 25, 2016 - Musculoskeletal Imaging Consultants
Hoag Recognized for Patient Safety, Heart Care and Obstetrics by Women’s Choice Award ®
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian today announced it has received the 2016 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Patient Safety, Heart Care, and Obstetrics. This is the third consecutive year (2014 - 2016) that Hoag has received these awards in Heart Care... - January 24, 2016 - Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Imaging3, Inc. Announces Completion of Outstanding Form 10-Q Quarterly Filings
Imaging3™, Inc. (OTCBB: IMGGQ) announces today that it has finalized and published 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Quarterly results. The finalizing of these financials was completed by Rose, Snyder & Jacobs LLP located in Encino, CA. Imaging3 is now current on all of its required Form 10-Q and... - January 23, 2016 - Imaging3
Urgent Care Extra Opens New Location in Mesa, AZ
Urgent Care Extra expands with the opening of a new Mesa, AZ urgent care clinic. Like all locations, the Mesa location will provide onsite X-ray capabilities which will save you time and money and offers an alternative to the long waits and high costs of the emergency room. - January 22, 2016 - Urgent Care Extra
Advances in Healthcare Technology Significantly Reduce Diagnostic Errors
According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) September 2015 report Improving Diagnosis in Healthcare, “most people will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime, sometimes with devastating consequences.” Hospitals, in an effort to counteract diagnostic mistakes, have... - January 22, 2016 - Kubtec
MedUSA Healthcare Services Opens New Office in Texas
MedUSA, provider of Medical Billing, Coding and Transcription service announced the opening of its new office in Victoria, TX. The new presence comes in response to demand for MedUSA’s services in Texas. - January 22, 2016 - MedUSA Healthcare Services
The Nation’s Most Effective Case Studies and Technologies in Medicaid to be Revealed at Medicaid Innovations, 2016
Upcoming Medicaid Innovations, 2016 to showcase Medicaid programs that are working across the country and will feature leading technologies. Successes include the Hue-Man Partnership from Minneapolis, MN, and Innovative Healthcare Delivery supporting firefighters from the City of Las Vegas, NV. A panel from Harvard Medical School and Law School, will discuss nutrition for compromised individuals. Xerox and over twenty-five others will showcase Medicaid technologies. - January 21, 2016 - Strategic Solutions Network
Retinal Consultants of Arizona Announces New North Phoenix Location; Adds Second Airplane to Clinical Practice
Retinal Consultants of Arizona (RCA) – one of the nation’s leading Retina & Vitreous clinical research and patient treatment facilities – today announced it has purchased a 35,000 square foot building in North Phoenix to become the latest expansion of its clinical practice and... - January 21, 2016 - Retinal Consultants of Arizona
TeleMED Partners with the University of Alberta for Hypertension in Seniors Trial
Dr. Padwal, of the University of Alberta, and his research team have selected TeleMED Diagnostic Management Inc. (TeleMED) as its Health Technology Partner in a study titled Telemonitoring and Protocolized Case Management for Hypertension in Seniors. This study is funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research and will be a randomized controlled trial to determine if telemonitoring is the optimal method for controlling blood pressure in Canadian seniors. - January 21, 2016 - TeleMED Diagnostic Management
An Updated Edition of the Most Comprehensive Guide to Spine Surgery
Handbook of Spine Surgery, Second Edition, is a completely updated reference that distills the basic principles of contemporary spine surgery. Its coverage of both principles and techniques makes it an excellent refresher before surgery or a valuable daily companion for residents and surgeons... - January 21, 2016 - Thieme Publishers
Kentucky Foundation Creates New Senior Healthy Meal Program
GFOUNDATION, a Louisville-based nonprofit, launches GMeals-On-Wheels to reduce senior hunger in Kentucky, by providing free healthy meals to seniors in need of food assistance, who are on the Louisville Metro Senior Nutrition Home Delivery Meal Program’s waiting list. GMeals-On-Wheels is an... - January 20, 2016 - GMeals
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Shelley L. Johnson as a 2016 Roundtable Member
Shelley L. Johnson, of Lacey, Washington, has recently been recognized for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare Business Solutions. In honor of her accomplishments and overall professionalism, Ms. Johnson has been inducted into the 2016 Strathmore’s Who’s Who Roundtable. - January 20, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Crais Management Group Completes Study on the Changing Nature of Medical Device Development
Crais Management Group Completes Study on the Changing Nature of Medical Device Development, Connected Biotech Systems, and Capital and Detail Sales in 2016 Global Healthcare Crais Management Group (CMG LLC) launched a study last year on the changing nature of medical device, biotech, biomedical,... - January 19, 2016 - Crais Management Group, LLC
Microbiome Therapeutics Market: What’s the Future Potential?
The "Microbiome Therapeutics Market, 2015-2030" report provides a comprehensive study on the current landscape and the future outlook of the evolving pipeline of products in this area. - January 18, 2016 - Roots Analysis
MMRHealthcare Selects Friendly Health’s Virtual Health Care Delivery Platform to Serve Its Patients More Effectively
Friendly Health Technologies is pleased to announce that MMRHealthcare, a clinic in Boynton Beach owned and operated by the Chairman of the Board of one of the leading ACO’s in the country, has selected Friendly Health’s Asynchronous Patient-Doctor communication platform to better serve... - January 17, 2016 - Friendly
MedAware Systems Successfully Completes Phase 2 Beta Testing
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today it has successfully completed its second phase of Beta testing. The Company tabulated and analyzed results from its second phase of Beta testing from a diverse group of physicians and other healthcare professionals across the United Sates. Results exceeded... - January 17, 2016 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Kelley R. Gardner Recognized as a Professional of the Year and Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kelley R. Gardner of South Lake Tahoe, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year and Top Executive by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Kelley R. Gardner Ms. Gardner has almost 25... - January 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kubtec: Advances in BMD Research Give Osteoporosis Sufferers Hope
A study published by the National Academy of Sciences regarding cell therapy, which expanded on prior research about genetically modified hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), has identified a growth factor which causes a 45% increase in bone strength in mice. - January 16, 2016 - Kubtec
NovaCorr’s Bariatric Bed Can be Customised Based on Clients’ Needs
NovaCorr is offering a customisable bariatric bed that can be made to suit individual clients’ needs. - January 16, 2016 - Novacorr Healthcare
Registration Now Live for SMi’s RX to OTC Switching & the Future of Self-Care Masterclass 2016
SMi proudly present their 2nd annual masterclass on RX to OTC Switching & the Future of Self-Care which will take place in London on the 6th April 2016. - January 16, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Virology Market, 2015-2025 by Segmentation: Based on Product, Based on Application and Based on Region
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Virology Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - January 16, 2016 - Future Market Insights
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on "Wound Closure and Advanced Wound Care Global Market" Estimated to be Worth $22.1 Billion by 2021
Wound closure and advanced wound care global market is expected to grow at single high digit CAGR to reach $22,126 million by 2021. - January 15, 2016 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
A Key Text for the Management of Facial Nerve Disorders and Diseases
"Facial Nerve Disorders and Diseases: Diagnosis and Management," recently published by Thieme, is a complete guide to the basic science, diagnosis, testing, and treatment of facial nerve disorders and diseases. An international team of renowned experts provide in-depth discussion of... - January 15, 2016 - Thieme Publishers
EndoVault Receives CoN Certification
EndoSoft, a leading healthcare information technology company has announced their application EndoVault® Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certified EHR has been granted a Certificate of Networthiness (CoN) by the Department of Defense. The CoN accreditation from the United States Army analyzes and... - January 15, 2016 - EndoSoft
Global Facial Rejuvenation Market to Grow US$ 26,585.6 Mn by 2021: PMR
In terms of value, the global facial rejuvenation market is estimated to expand from a value of US$ 18 Bn in 2014 to a value of US$ 26.5 Bn by 2021 end at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period. - January 15, 2016 - Persistence Market Research
Systemic Lupus Erythematous SLE Drugs Market: 10-Year Market Forecast and Trends Analysis Research Report
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Systemic Lupus Erythematous SLE Drugs Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - January 15, 2016 - Future Market Insights
Reilly H. Stewart Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Reilly H. Stewart of Indio, California was recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Reilly H. Stewart Mr. Stewart has almost 40 years experience in the... - January 14, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Avi Weisfogel and What Really Matters to Him
Avi Weisfogel launches a GoFundMe Campaign benefiting Operation Smile. - January 14, 2016 - Avi Weisfogel
Knee Replacement Market: India and China Expected to Drive Growth Through 2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Knee Replacement Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - January 14, 2016 - Future Market Insights
An Up-to-Date Guide to Managing Sinonasal Complications of Dental Disease
"Sinonasal Complications of Dental Disease and Treatment," recently published by Thieme, bridges the fields of otorhinolaryngology and oral surgery, providing multidisciplinary and precise discussion of the etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sinonasal complications. Readers... - January 14, 2016 - Thieme Publishers
Drug Safety Company Expands Operations
Drug Safety Navigator, LLC (DSN) Announces Another Expansion in Its Fifth Year of Operation - January 13, 2016 - Drug Safety Navigator, LLC
Novant Health to Detail Pharmacist-Driven Post-Discharge Drug Therapy Management Effort for High-Risk Patients in February 3, 2016 Webinar
A February 3, 2016 webinar will explore Novant Health's clinical pharmacist-driven medication management effort that identifies patients at high risk for readmissions or ED visits related to adverse drug events. - January 13, 2016 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
World Congress Announces Agendas for Health Plan Consumerism Congress
World Congress has announced the agendas for the Health Plan Consumerism Congress. Health plan marketing, sales and innovations experts convene at this two Summit Tract event to discuss and discover the best consumer-centric strategies to transform digital marketing, engagement, product design and... - January 13, 2016 - World Congress
Wellbe Announces Webinar on Engaging Physicians in Quality Improvement
Orthopedic Leaders Can Learn How to Use Metrics and Feedback for Provider Engagement. - January 13, 2016 - Wellbe
HUMENA - New Transformational Meditation Enabling Technology
InForce Group has recently developed the most advanced high tech system for meditation - HUMENA. It is a Smartphone apps and a global network guided by GPS satellites, NIST atomic clock and thousands of NTP servers worldwide to synchronize in a milliseconds range high quality meditation of unlimited groups around the world. - January 12, 2016 - HUMENA Group (a DBA for InForce Group LLC)
BÜHLMANN Laboratories Opens North American Affiliate
BÜHLMANN Laboratories is proud to announce the availability of its products directly from its new North American affiliate, BUHLMANN Diagnostics Corp (BDC) in Southern New Hampshire. - January 11, 2016 - BUHLMANN Diagnostics Corp
Registration Now Open for SMi’s 2nd Annual Masterclass on Containment of Highly Potent APIs
It's time to make plans for 2016, so don't miss the chance to attend SMi’s upcoming pharma masterclass "Containment of Highly Potent APIs" taking place on the 22nd March 2016 in London. - January 10, 2016 - SAE Media Group
Craniomaxillofacial Devices Market: China, Japan and South East Asia Lucrative Region According to FMI
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Craniomaxillofacial Devices Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - January 10, 2016 - Future Market Insights
Parkinson’s Patients in India Need More Resources, World Parkinson’s Program Emphasizes
A Canadian based non-profit organization, World Parkinson’s Program, held a seminar in Delhi, India to lecture about Parkinson’s disease. The lectures included multiple topics, and included a question and answer period. Those who attended included physicians, neurologists and other healthcare professionals from India. - January 10, 2016 - World Parkinson's Program
You First Foundation Donates $16,000 to Houston's HealthBridge Children's Hospital
You First Foundation has donated $16,000 to Houston's HealthBridge Children's Hospital so the hospital can buy items to lighten up kids' hospital stays. - January 07, 2016 - You First Foundation
Largest U.S. Sponsor of Medicare ACOs to Share Data Analytics Tactics for Accountable Care During January 27, 2016 Webinar
Collaborative Health Systems, the nation's largest sponsor of Medicare Shared Savings ACOs, will share how data analytics has improved accountable care results during a January 27, 2016 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - January 07, 2016 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
American Venous Forum Announces BSN-Jobst Research Grant 2016 Winner
The American Venous Forum (AVF) selected one resident physician member per year to receive the prestigious BSN-JOBST Research Grant. The BSN-JOBST Research Grant provides a $100,000 research grant ($50,000 per year for two years) chosen through a competitive peer review selection process. - January 07, 2016 - American Venous Forum
Liz Allen Joins F1000 as Director of Strategic Initiatives
F1000, a provider of services to biomedical researchers to support the discovery, writing and publication of new scientific findings, has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Liz Allen as Director of Strategic Initiatives. Liz was formerly Head of Evaluation at the Wellcome Trust, one of the world’s largest biomedical research charities. - January 07, 2016 - Faculty of 1000
Edward I. Stout, Ph.D. Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Edward I. Stout, Ph.D. of North Kansas City, Missouri was recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of medical devices. About Edward I. Stout, Ph.D. Dr. Stout has over 50 years... - January 06, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
SAPA and Beijing CFDA Delegation Held Workshop Successfully on Regulatory Landscape in China and US
On December 21, 2015, Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) hosted an 18-person delegation from Beijing Food and Drug Administration (Beijing CFDA) at the New Jersey Commercialization Center for Innovative Technology, located in North Brunswick, NJ. - January 06, 2016 - Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association
Ethos Spa, Skin and Laser Center Announces Availability of Cynosure Elite+ to Treat Laser Hair Removal Patients with All Skin Types
Ethos Spa, Skin and Laser Center has announced today the Cynosure Elite+ aesthetic workstation that can treat all skin types as well as provide faster treatments. The Elite + platform can perform laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, as well as removal of spider veins. - January 05, 2016 - Ethos Spa
January 26 Webinar to Examine Physician Reimbursement in 2016: Workflow Optimization for Chronic Care Management and Advance Care Planning
Bon Secours Medical Group will describe its approach to chronic care management reimbursement and positioning for billable advance care planning in 2016 during a January 26, 2016 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - January 05, 2016 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Partners with Lenbrook Community to Provide Personalized Fitness Programming to Their Residents
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is pleased to announce a partnership with Lenbrook, a continuing care retirement community in Atlanta, GA. Lenbrook is a well-respected upscale continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia. As the only... - January 04, 2016 - NIFS