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Eternity Medicine Launches New Avenues for Predictive Healthcare Measures in Dubai
Eternity Medicine specializes in using the latest medical technologies to conduct health screenings on individuals. Experienced physicians then analyze the results, revealing any underlying illnesses and diseases that have the potential to progress in the future. - December 10, 2015 - Eternity Medicine
World Parkinson’s Program Refugees Initiative
World Parkinson’s Program announces the launch of a series of educational campaigns for raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease and dementia in Syrian refugees arriving to Canada. “In the special Syrian refugee clinics set up by Canadian physicians, World Parkinson’s... - December 10, 2015 - World Parkinson's Program
$10,000 Grand Prize Winner Named at Second Annual - TiE Pittsburgh Start-Up Award/BMR Showcase
For those who follow the startup scene, Rorus, RistCall and Trusst Lingerie are sure to be on the radar. The three startups walked away with first, second and third places, respectively, at TiE Pittsburgh's 2nd Annual – $10,000 Start-Up Award/BMR Showcase. The TiE Pittsburgh event provided a stage for 10 startup finalists that were selected from an initial field of 50 applicants. Each finalist had the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of cross-industry leaders. - December 09, 2015 - TiE Pittsburgh
ADDCO Publishes Guidelines for Medical Professionals When Recommending a Discount Prescription Card
ADDCO has created guidelines that serve as a standard that doctors can reference and use. Doctors get inundated with different discount prescription cards everyday. Some are very good, many are not. ADDCO's goal is to help the doctors choose. - December 09, 2015 - ADDCO
Natural Health Chiropractic Welcomes New Owner Dr. John Crawford
Transitioning the practice to a new age - December 09, 2015 - Natural Health Chiropractic
SunFrog Shirts Raises Over $5,500 for Cancer Research in November
SunFrogShirts recently announced the results from its latest charity campaign, No Shave November. Sunfrog is the original evergreen, DTG-based, T-shirt sales and fulfillment platform. Experiencing rapid growth over the past few years, the company strives to give back on a consistent... - December 09, 2015 - SunFrogShirts.com
Orthopedic Associates Hires Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
St. Louis orthopedic group continues to grow with newest addition. - December 09, 2015 - Orthopedic Associates
Imaging3, Inc. Announces Appointment of New Board Member
Imaging3™, Inc. (OTCBB: IMGGQ) announced today that it has appointed Dr. Arthur Lu as a director of the company. Dr. Arthur Lu, age 61, has been a director of the Company since December 1, 2015. Since 1987, Dr. Lu has worked in private practice as an ophthalmologist. He worked as an... - December 08, 2015 - Imaging3
Medicom Health Interactive Raises $3 Million to Fuel Growth and Innovation
Medicom Health Interactive, a trusted leader in online personal health and wellness assessments and self-care guides, announced today it has raised $3 million in funding to accelerate the company’s growth and innovation. The milestone funding event, led by Cedar Point Capital, is the first... - December 08, 2015 - Medicom Health Interactive
SMI Group Partnered with Visibility Magazine, Announces 8 Influential Insights on Effective Social Media Campaigns in Big Pharma
SMi's 5th annual conference on Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry taking place next January in London, will aim to deliver an effective digital toolkit of ideas to implement innovative social media campaigns in a traditional pharma market. - December 07, 2015 - topseos.com
Colorado Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation Selects Denver BrandworksTM for Key Program Expansion
Following successful pilot in the Denver Metro Area, Backpacks & Bleeders initiative set to launch in 10 more cities across the U.S. - December 07, 2015 - Denver Brandworks
The Latest Technologies for Managing Fractures of the Hand from Thieme and AOTrauma
"Manual of Fracture Management – Hand" by Jesse Jupiter, Fiesky Nuñez, and Renato Fricker, recently published by Thieme and the AO Foundation, is a case-based book designed to instruct and introduce new technologies and methods to both novice and experienced hand surgeons. - December 07, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
An Innovative Guide to the Three-Pillar Strategy of "Patient Blood Management"
"Patient Blood Management," recently published by Thieme, is a comprehensive hands-on volume that offers a three-point approach for the implementation of PBM. It helps clinicians improve patient outcome, focusing on how to prevent or treat anemia, reduce blood loss, and increase anemia... - December 06, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Announces Honored Member, Dr. Bruce H. Levin, as Doctor of the Year 2015
For his achievements and accomplishments if the field of Pain Medicine, Dr. Bruce H. Levin has been honored as Doctor of the Year 2015 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. - December 05, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
WHO’s Estimates of the Burden of Disease Caused by Foodborne Chemical Toxins
Chemicals prevalent in the food supply can have a significant impact on the global burden of disease, a WHO Task Force shows with new research published in F1000Research. http://f1000research.com/articles/4-1393/v1 - December 05, 2015 - Faculty of 1000
A Concise Guide to Identifying and Treating Dysfunction in Joint Structures
"Functional Anatomy for Physical Therapists," recently published by Thieme, is a concise instructional manual that helps readers not only memorize anatomy, but also to truly comprehend the structures and functions of the whole body–the intervertebral disk, the cervical spine, the... - December 05, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
International Experts Present the Fundamentals of Cutting-Edge Robotic Surgery
"Robotic Head and Neck Surgery," recently published by Thieme, is a reference in which international experts collaborate and describe the current state of the art of robot-assisted surgery of structures within the head and neck. The text provides a practical approach to robot-assisted... - December 05, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Medicom Health Interactive Announces EVALIA® Back & Neck Self-Care Planner
Self-care plans designed to lessen symptom severity and improve quality of life. - December 04, 2015 - Medicom Health Interactive
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Earns 2015 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award
Newport Beach and Irvine Hospitals Also Awarded “A” Safety Scores by The Leapfrog Group - December 04, 2015 - Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Project H.O.P.E.'s Lynda Bascelli, MD, Becomes Board-Certified in Addiction Medicine
Dr. Lynda Bascelli, Chief Medical Officer at Project H.O.P.E.’s West Street Health Center in Camden, has received her Board Certification from the American Board of Addiction Medicine as an addiction specialist. Dr. Bascelli established integrated primary care, behavioral health and... - December 04, 2015 - Project H.O.P.E., Inc.
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Neonatal Ergonomics Expert Yamile Jackson Recently Launched
Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) experts-neonatologists, clinicians and researchers-that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. - December 03, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Operating Light Market Research for 2016 to 2021 Now Available with eMarketOrg.com
eMarketOrg.com adds Global Operating Light Market to 2021 Report 168 data tables and figures, 12 company profiles and spread across 154 pages, to the life sciences business intelligence collection of its store. - December 03, 2015 - eMarketOrg.com
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on “Neuromodulation Devices Global Market": Estimated to be Worth $9.3 Billion by 2021
Neuromodulation device market represents therapies specifically designed to deliver electrical current through internally implanted or externally stimulating devices to bring about desired change in nervous system. - December 03, 2015 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Global General Anaesthesia Drugs Market Revenue is Expected to Reach US$ 5,549.7 Mn Over 2015 – 2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the "General Anaesthesia Drugs Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2015 – 2025" report to their offering. - December 03, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community Partners with Chesapeake Regional Healthcare to Expand Resident Healthcare Options
In a unique strategic alignment of two local independent organizations, Atlantic Shores Retirement Community in Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake Regional Healthcare (CRH) have joined forces to integrate CRH’s award-winning healthcare services at Atlantic Shores’ Seaside skilled nursing... - December 02, 2015 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
PetalMD Partners with the Federation of Medical Women of Canada
PetalMD has partnered with the FMWC in order to work together to improve work-life balance for physicians. - December 02, 2015 - PetalMD
Companion Animals Drug Market to Grow at a CAGR of 4.9% Between 2015 and 2025; Future Market Insights
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Companion Animals Drug Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2015 – 2025" report to their offering. - December 02, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Neurostimulation Market Growth, Trends, Absolute Opportunity and Value Chain 2015-2025 by FMI Estimate
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Neurostimulation Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2025" report to their offering. - December 02, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Custom Med Patient Services to Donate $1 to Doctors Without Borders for Each Holiday Sign-Up
The nation’s First Deluxe Concierge with Free Video Consultation Service is celebrating the holidays with a $1 donation to Doctors without Borders for every free CMPForYou sign-up during the Care for the Holidays drive. - December 01, 2015 - Custom Med Patient Services
A Study Published in Nature Scientific Reports Shows That Lightair Prevents Airborne Transmitted Influenza Virus Infections
Lightair has developed the unique IonFlow air purification technology which prevents airborne spread of influenza and other viral infections. Lightair IonFlow® is the only air purification technology proven to effectively not only remove viruses from air but also to eliminate the ineffectiveness of viruses in the air according to scientific studies at Karolinska Institute and University of Linköping in Sweden published in one of the most cited scientific journals in the world. - December 01, 2015 - LIGHTAIR AB
A Concise Overview of Current Concepts in Periodontology
"Periodontology—The Essentials, Second Edition", recently published by Thieme, provides readers with up-to-date information on the anatomy and physiology of the oral cavity as well as the latest methods for diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of periodontal disease. It is... - November 29, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
A Unique Work Station Video Review of Clinical Cases in CT Colonography from Leading International Experts
The electronic teaching file format of CT Colonography Video Case Review, recently published by Thieme, captures interactive work station video reviews of 50 CTC clinical cases, presented and narrated by the major authorities in the field. The live workstation format of the videos enables users to... - November 28, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
FMI: Tissue Engineered Skin Substitute Market Size and Key Trends in Terms of Volume and Value 2015-2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the "Tissue Engineered Skin Substitute Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - November 28, 2015 - Future Market Insights
MIOT Uses New Technique to Treat Strokes
It is always a challenge to treat patients who have a block in a major blood vessel in their brain. But with mechanical thrombectomy, it is possible to swiftly repair the damage by inserting a stent retriever to the exact spot where the clot is, in order to remove it. - November 27, 2015 - MIOT International Multi-Speciality Hospitals
FMI: Artificial Pancreas Device System Market Volume Analysis, Segments, Value Share and Key Trends 2015-2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Artificial Pancreas Device System Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - November 27, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Oralia Tamez Lenny Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Oralia Tamez Lenny of McAllen, Texas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year in 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Oralia Tamez Lenny Mrs. Lenny has 50 years experience in the... - November 26, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Laurel A. Dolejs Recognized as a Professional of the Year and Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Laurel A. Dolejs of Bedford, Ohio has been recognized as a Professional of the Year and Top Executive for two consecutive years by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Laurel A. Dolejs Ms. Dolejs has over... - November 26, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
HealthTech Start Up Brings a Doctor to Your Door in 15 Minutes
Silicon Valley’s revolutionary new HealthTech start up, KallDoc, announces plans to launch a new on demand service for health care practitioners, leveraging the on call economy to bring house calls back to medicine. The beta trial launches in Chicago today and will soon roll out to 25 more... - November 26, 2015 - KallDoc
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Partners with Trillium Woods
National Institute for Fitness and Sport partners with new senior living community, Trillium Woods, helping residents connect to peers and a robust exercise program. - November 26, 2015 - NIFS
PetalMD Leads Physician Communication with Its Secure Messaging Platform
At a time when communication is increasingly time sensitive, especially in healthcare, PetalMD launches a mobile application where physicians can discuss amongst each other easily, rapidly and most important of all, securely. Physicians across Canada are now able to join the largest and fastest growing network of more than 25,000 physicians. The need to go through normal, Slow hospital channels is over. - November 26, 2015 - PetalMD
An Updated Edition of a Practical Reference on Abdominal Ultrasound
The third edition of "Abdominal Ultrasound: Step by Step," recently published by Thieme, has been updated with a modern, visually attractive design and expanded content. This book is ideal for healthcare professionals with little or no experience in administering and interpreting... - November 26, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
How California Became the Center of the Stem Cell Universe - And Why That Matters to You
When Don Reed's son Roman was paralyzed in a college football game, the two began a 21 year quest for cure-- not just for paralysis, but for all forms of "incurable" disease. Joining with Bob Klein, father of a diabetic son, the Reeds helped pass Proposition 71, the California Stem Cells for Research and Cures Act. What happened next was a quiet triumph, step-by-step progress toward the cure of diseases which have plagued mankind for millennia. - November 25, 2015 - Americans for Cures Foundation
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on “Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Global Market": Estimated to be Worth $173.5 Billion by 2020
The global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients market is expected to reach $173.5 billion by 2020. This report analyzes the API market in terms of market revenue ($ Billion) for all segments, analysis is performed by synthesis type (Synthetic Chemicals API, Biotech API, HPAPI), Business type (Captive and Merchant) and therapeutic applications. - November 25, 2015 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
FMI: Refractive Surgery Devices Market Size and Key Trends in Terms of Volume and Value 2015-2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the "Refractive Surgery Devices Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - November 25, 2015 - Future Market Insights
"The Answer To Cancer: A Simple Solution For the Western Condition": New Book to be Released for Christmas. Possible Cure for Christmas?
"The Answer To Cancer: A Simple Solution For the Western Condition" is a Christmas 2015 release detailing the cause and potential treatment for cancer and autoimmune disorders. Cancer cure could be possible for Christmas and beyond. The system described in the book demonstrates an attempt to boost autoimmune function in the body by reconciling a toxic gas components found in all sickness. Remediation of toxic gas in the body naturally ushers in oxygen and nutrition, thus killing anaerobes. - November 23, 2015 - TheBrainCan.com
Vestibular Disorders Association Announces Champion of Vestibular Medicine Award Recipients
The Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) announces the annual VEDA Champion of Vestibular Medicine Award initiative to increase awareness of vestibular disorders that affect the inner ear and brain. 2015 award recipients include Susan Whitney, DPT, PhD, Steven Rauch, MD, Anne Hogan, PhD, and... - November 23, 2015 - Vestibular Disorders Association
Track5Media Launches AllPhysicianJobs.com
Lancaster-based Tech Company launches “next generation” job board to help battle massive physician shortage in the United States. - November 23, 2015 - Track5Media
Global Infusion Pumps and Accessories Market Was Valued at US$ 5,874.3 Million in 2014 and Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2015 to 2019
According to the new report “Global Infusion Pumps & Accessories Market Assessment & Forecast, 2015-2019” by SA-Business Research & Consulting Group, North America leads the market for global infusion pumps and accessories with a share of 38.0% in 2014 that translated into revenues worth US$ 2,320.3 million. - November 22, 2015 - SA-BRC
Pioneering Pediatric Neurosurgeons Share Tricks of the Trade
The primary focus of "Pediatric Neurosurgery," recently published by Thieme, is how to achieve technical excellence in the OR, but this is also a remarkably personal book about the art of pediatric neurosurgery. It is infused with the wisdom of master surgeons who generously share their... - November 22, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Noninvasix Among Finalists in 2015 HITLAB World Cup℠ International Healthcare Competition
Of the more than 192 international teams that submitted innovative healthcare solutions, five companies, including Noninvasix, Inc., will compete for $18,000 in total prize money at the HITLAB World Cup℠ finals held at Columbia University in New York City, December 4. Organized by New York... - November 21, 2015 - Noninvasix