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Scientologist Team Up with Experts and Social Leaders to Say No To Drugs
In commemoration of World Health Day, Mexican Scientologists opened the doors of their mega-church, located in the center of Mexico City, where both community members and leaders of different social sectors gathered to discuss current health issues related to the consumption of drugs, and declared a resounding "Say No to drugs, Say Yes to Life." - April 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology International
Learn Details of the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Treatment Market Forecast and Segments, 2016-2026
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the "Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Treatment Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2016-2026" report to their offering. - April 15, 2016 - Future Market Insights
Your Liver Loves Proper Nutrition and Other Healthy Lifestyle Choices. Now There is a Delicious, Convenient Way to Insure Well Balanced Nutrition for Your Liver.
Is your liver healthy? Approximately 10% of the US population has some form of liver disease. There are over 100 known liver diseases and most people do not even know that they have one. One way to optimize your liver health is by eating a diet rich in liver friendly vitamins and minerals. Amesty... - April 14, 2016 - Amsety
The New York Center for Nanomedicine Research, Inc. is Signing a Strategic Agreement to Provide Drug Delivery Systems to ICAHRIS in Canada
Strategic agreement for the development of nanoparticules with application in Cancer, Type 2 diabetes and inflammation. The NYCNMR is providing to ICAHRIS, its innovative platform dedicated to Nanomedicine. The NY center is located in the upcoming Bio-Cluster located in Buffalo NY. - April 14, 2016 - New York Center for Nanomedicine Research, Inc.
RAM Technologies, Inc. Provides Johns Hopkins HealthCare with New Core Administrative Processing Platform
RAM Technologies, Inc. is now working with Johns Hopkins HealthCare (JHHC) to upgrade their core administrative systems, enabling them to better serve their membership and provider network. The infrastructure improvement project, featuring RAM’s HEALTHsuite® Mercato administrative... - April 14, 2016 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Cochlear Implants in Emerging Countries New Track at 13th Middle East Otolaryngology Conference & Exhibition
Congress dedicated to thyroid diseases, otolaryngology and cochlear implants in the Middle East - April 14, 2016 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Genetic Changes Could Indicate an Increase in Tumour Aggressiveness, According to PiscoMed's AMOR Journal
Study: OAS1 gene may be involved in the onset and progression of breast and prostate cancer - April 14, 2016 - PiscoMed Publishing Pte Ltd
Cesar Chavez Lifetime Achievement Award Given to North County Health Services’ CEO
The network of 11 clinics has become a medical home for over 62,000 patients and clients for nearly two decades. - April 13, 2016 - NCHS
Rodrek E. Williams, MD Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Rodrek E. Williams, MD of New Orleans, Louisiana has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Rodrek E. Williams, MD Dr. Williams has 20 years... - April 13, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Now Available: Global Compliance Monitoring Devices Market Forecast and Growth 2015-2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Compliance Monitoring Devices Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - April 13, 2016 - Future Market Insights
Mr. James A. Greer Elected to National Board of Directors
Accredited Drug Testing Inc. announced the election of Mr. James A. Greer, to a three-year term as a member of the Drug and Alcohol Testing Association’s national board of directors. Mr. Greer currently serves as the President/CEO of Accredited Drug Testing Inc. and Health Screenings USA... - April 12, 2016 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc
Virun® at Ingredient Marketplace, Patent Grant in S. Korea, New Product Launches, Debut of Lightbulb Virun T-Shirts, and Webinar Controversy
VIRUN® plans on taking Orlando by storm at Ingredient Marketplace, where Virun’s Esolv® technology will take center stage, and Virun’s unique Omega smoothies and beverages will be available for sampling. South Korea granted Virun yet another patent protecting its unique technology. Virun launches new products and a new t-shirt. Virun’s latest webinar, “Inside Virun,” sparks controversy, and provides new business opportunities. - April 12, 2016 - VIRUN
Kubtec: Federal Health Officials and Insurers Strive to Improve Quality of Care
In a landmark decision, the medical establishment and the health insurance industry have decided to make doctors’ performance a priority. This resolution will deeply impact how physicians who treat cancer patients are assessed and will inevitably have a positive effect on the quality of care... - April 12, 2016 - Kubtec
Prestigious Blue Distinction® Center for Quality, Safe Maternity Care Awarded to The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Anthem Blue Cross/Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced that The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial has been designated as one of the first hospitals, to receive the Blue Distinction® Center for Maternity Care designation, a new designation under the Blue Distinction Specialty Care... - April 11, 2016 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Bionic Eye Market, 2016-2026 by Segmentation: Based on Product, Application and Region
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Bionic Eye Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2016-2026" report to their offering. - April 10, 2016 - Future Market Insights
iMARS Systems Launches a New Professional Network for Healthcare
iMARS Systems, a new force in healthcare IT, today announces the launch of a new Professional Network for Healthcare on the back of a robust cloud-based EMR, personal health records, practice management, and practice marketing software. With this launch, iMARSMED is poised to change the dynamics in healthcare communications and will streamline patient engagement and compliance with care plans. - April 09, 2016 - iMARS Systems
Texas Hospital Association Selects NextGate Patient Matching EMPI Solution
No.1 KLAS-rated patient-matching technology helps hospital association supply accurate patient information to 452 member hospitals. THA is leveraging NextGate’s EMPI technology to assess and analyze data from its member hospitals to help them fulfill their mission of providing the best possible care. One of the largest hospital associations in the United States, THA regularly provides data and analytics services, as well as advocacy, for its members. - April 09, 2016 - NextGate
Now Available: Global Multiple Reaction Monitoring Assay Market Forecast and Growth 2016-2026
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Multiple Reaction Monitoring Assay Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2016-2026" report to their offering. - April 09, 2016 - Future Market Insights
NICE Provides Positive Guidance on electroCore’s gammaCore Treatment for the Prevention and Acute Treatment of Migraine and Cluster Headache
The UK’s National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published guidance that electroCore’s non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation treatment (gammaCore) for the prevention and acute treatment of migraine and cluster headache is safe and can now be used in the NHS. The... - April 09, 2016 - electroCore
VIP World Medical Partners with Internationally Recognized Experts to Provide Club Service for Patients Worldwide
The USA based VIP World Medical is quietly revolutionizing the innovative VIP Medical Club service. This program is specially designed for patients worldwide, especially for those with hard or life-threatening diseases, to help patients receive the right diagnosis, the right treatment and the right... - April 08, 2016 - VIP World Medical
AXON Reveals the "PATH" to Better Patient Communications
London-based healthcare communications agency asks the pharmaceutical industry: "Do you speak patient?" - April 08, 2016 - AXON Communications
For Healthcare Majority, Digital Health Elevates Patient Experience, Curbs Readmissions
For most digital health adopters, the technologies use heightens patient satisfaction and reduces hospital readmissions, according to 2016 market data from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - April 07, 2016 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
PHM-CEE Delivers Nearly $1m USD of Life Saving Cancer Medicines to Macedonia Patients
Less than one year old PHM-CEE, a Macedonia NGO, leads in helping cancer patients fight the disease. - April 07, 2016 - PHM-CEE
SecuraTrac® MobileDefender™, Model S (MD-S) Smallest in-Home & Mobile PERS Unit Ever
Key Innovations in Next Generation Mobile Safety for Seniors & Lone Workers - April 07, 2016 - SecuraTrac
ALPCO's New Chemiluminescent IL-6 ELISA Delivers Flexibility and Cost Savings
ALPCO announced the launch of its new STELLUX® Chemi Human IL-6 ELISA - the first cytokine assay in the STELLUX® Chemiluminescence product line. - April 06, 2016 - ALPCO
CloudWave Helps Healthcare Organizations Embrace the Cloud Through Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program
The Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program allows CloudWave to provide direct billing, sell combined offers and services, as well as directly provision, manage and support Microsoft cloud offerings. - April 06, 2016 - CloudWave
OrthoNeuro Opens New Physical Therapy Center in Pickerington
OrthoNeuro has expanded its medical services in Pickerington to include a new state of the art physical therapy center. - April 06, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
Stephanie Barfield DDS Has Recently Been Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Stephanie Barfield, D.D.S., of Houston, Texas, has recently been recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Dentistry. - April 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Grazina R. Vižinas as a Professional of the Year for 2016
Grazina R. Vižinas, of Chicago, Illinois, a lifetime member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Medical Administration. - April 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Airs Dr. Andrew Batsis Podcast
Andrew Batsis, of Toms River, New Jersey, has been honored as the subject of a 60 minute podcast airing on Strathmore’s Who’s Who Radio. - April 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
PatientClick Inc. Releases Their New Tele-Medicine Solution
PatientClick Inc. has recently announced the release of its new Tele Medicine Solution that has transformed the way patients connect and engage with healthcare providers. More details about the solution are available at http://patientclick.com/solutions/telemedicine.aspx. - April 06, 2016 - PatientClick
Accumen, Inc. Acquires Chi Solutions for Continued Growth and Profound Impact on Healthcare
Accumen, a healthcare transformation company, has announced the acquisition of Ann Arbor-based Chi Solutions, Inc. (Chi), joining two best-in-class laboratory service companies to transform patient care for hospitals and health systems. - April 06, 2016 - Chi Solutions, Inc., an Accumen company
Career Step and Peak Health Solutions to Co-Host Webinar on Link Between DRG Shifts and Case Mix Index April 12
Career Step will be co-hosting an advanced learning webinar with Peak Health Solutions on April 12 at 2 p.m. Eastern time on how DRG shifts affect case mix index (CMI). - April 06, 2016 - Career Step
Jumpstart2Success Launches Revolutionary New Wellness Program - Denver Small Business Owners Benefit with Low-Cost Health Care Options
Jumpstart2Success is the first comprehensive program of this kind, available in the Denver area for small business owners. It allows small businesses to offer alternative wellness options to their employees, that complement existing health insurance. Participants can choose from the over 100 providers and 160 wellness services. The list of service providers is diverse and growing every day, it includes: weight loss, chiropractic, massage, fitness, acupuncture and much more. - April 05, 2016 - Jumpstart2Success Wellness Program
African Biosciences Inc. Launches First Ever E-Commerce Platform for Bioscience Reagents and Supplies in Nigeria
African Biosciences Ltd., a subsidiary of US-based African Biosciences Inc. today announced the launching of the first ever e-commerce platform in Nigeria to provide reagents and supplies to the bioscience and clinical research community. African Biosciences Ltd. is the first company to use an e-commerce driven model to deliver reagents and supplies to meet the needs of researchers into the biology of animals, humans, microbes and plants and medical testing laboratories in Nigeria. - April 04, 2016 - African Biosciences Inc.
Healthcare Industry Expert to Speak with Hispanic Physicians
ABISA, LLC, is excited to announce that Nick Hernandez has been invited to speak at the National Hispanic Medical Association’s 20th Annual Conference, to be held April 21-24, 2016 at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Washington, D.C. The CEO of a leading independent healthcare consultancy,... - April 04, 2016 - ABISA
Research Report Covers the Candidiasis Therapeutics Market Share and Growth, 2016-2026
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Candidiasis Therapeutics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2016-2026" report to their offering. - April 02, 2016 - Future Market Insights
New York Court of Appeals Rejects Claim of Office-Based Surgical Practice Seeking Facility Fees Under New York’s No-Fault Law
In a unanimous decision, the New York Court of Appeals found that accredited office-based surgical practices (OBS) are not entitled to collect fees from automobile insurers for the use of medical facilities in providing surgical and other professional services. While this decision dismissed $1.3 million in disputed claims, the ripple effect will impact millions of dollars in claims against automobile insurers. - April 01, 2016 - Rivkin Radler LLP
Impact of Existing and Emerging Non-Surgical Bio-Implants Market Trends and Forecast, 2016-2026
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Non-Surgical Bio-Implants Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2016 - 2026" report to their offering. - April 01, 2016 - Future Market Insights
Life365 Joins BioAccel’s New Venture Development Program Creating Smart Wearables for Seniors and Chronic Care
BioAccel, with laboratory and business facilities at BioInspire, today announced a new venture development program partnership with Life365. Life365 is a new venture founded by Arizona native and entrepreneur Kent Dicks. The Life365 “Rain” platform uses light-touch hardware, software... - April 01, 2016 - Life365
Weight Loss Tips from BalanceDiet™: The Truth About a Detox Diet
Detoxing restarts the body by expelling the chemicals and toxins that we are exposed to every day. Today’s markets are filled with a plethora of over-the-counter detox supplements, drinks, diet plans and pills. Here’s a breakdown on how to detox like a pro. Why Detox? Detoxing... - March 31, 2016 - The BalanceDiet Company
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Brings Fit3D ProScanner to Members and Guests
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) is pleased to bring the Fit3D ProScanner body-scanning technology to fitness center members and guests. The Fit3D ProScanner is an innovative technology that captures a 360°, 3D image of the human body, extracting the most commonly used... - March 31, 2016 - NIFS
Research Report Covers the Tuberculosis Therapeutics Market Share and Growth, 2016-2026
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Tuberculosis Therapeutics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2016 - 2026" report to their offering. - March 31, 2016 - Future Market Insights
Kazan University and Rutgers University Launch Joint Project in Translational Medicine
The project is based on the revolutionary CRISPR/cas9 genome editing technology. The universities received a US-Russia University Partnership Program grant. The participants are the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology at KFU and the Department of Biology together with the Center for... - March 31, 2016 - Kazan Federal University
Enabling Medical Record with Clinical Decision Support
Medent, a top ranked electronic health record, and VisualDx, the most widely used clinical decision support system, announce integration. - March 30, 2016 - VisualDx
"Asia-Pacific is Expected to Drive the Chromatography Solvents Market in the Future Years 2016 to 2022" – a New Report by Data Bridge Market Research
Global Chromatography Solvents Market – Trends and Forecast to 2022 (by Type – Polar, Non Polar); (by Technology – LCMS, HPLC, UHPLC); (by Application – Analytical, Preparative Chromatography); by End-User and (by Geography - North America, Europe, APAC, Rest of the World). - March 30, 2016 - Data Bridge Market Research
Security Startup Virta Labs Receives $750K Grant for Healthcare Security
Virta Laboratories, Inc. provides comprehensive tools for cybersecurity risk management in healthcare. - March 30, 2016 - Virta Laboratories, Inc.
Global Bone Marrow Transplant Market Expected to Reach at a CAGR of 3.9% During 2015–2021: Persistence Market Research
Revenue from the global bone marrow transplant market is projected to expand at a steady CAGR of 3.9% over forecast period 2015–2021 and is expected to be valued at US$10.3 Bn by the end of 2021. - March 30, 2016 - Persistence Market Research
George Church, Harvard Medical School to Keynote Speak at GTCbio’s Big Data Bioinformatics Conference
George Church at Harvard Medical School will discuss, “New Technologies for Collecting and Interpreting Petabytes for BRAIN and Precision Medicine projects” at GTCbio’s Big Data Bioinformatics conference. - March 30, 2016 - GTCbio
Keais Records Service to Sponsor Medical Insurance Conference
Keais Records Service is thrilled to be a sponsor of the Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference for the second year in a row. The Conference will take place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami April 3-5. “We are thrilled to be sponsoring such an excellent conference. It's a great event... - March 28, 2016 - Keais Records Retrieval