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Gemperli’s "Fundamentos da Cirurgia Plástica" Published by Thieme Publishers Rio
Thieme Publishers Rio (TPR) is excited to announce the publication of its very first plastic surgery title: "Fundamentos da Cirurgia Plástica" by Dr. Rolf Gemperli, Dr. Alexandre Mendonça Munhoz, and Dr. Ary de Azevedo Marques Neto. Dr. Gemperli is currently Chief of Plastic... - November 21, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Leo Radosta CEO of mumms® Hospice Software Honored with Capital Caring Passion for Innovation Award
Leo Radosta, CEO of mumms Hospice Software was honored to receive Capital Caring's 2015 Passion for Innovation Award. The award recognizes individuals who have contributed to the healthcare industry through their dedication to innovation and progress. The award was presented at the 2015 Capital... - November 20, 2015 - mumms Software
Mary Kay Bader, Distinguished Leader in Neuroscience Nursing, Joins Cerebrotech’s Scientific Advisory Board
Cerebrotech Medical Systems of Pleasanton, California, today announced that Mary Kay Bader, RN, MSN, CCNS, FAHA, FNCS, renowned Critical Care Nurse Specialist and educator, has joined the company’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Ms. Bader is a prominent leader in neurologic intensive care,... - November 19, 2015 - Cerebrotech Medical Systems
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Blood Testing Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment"
According to Stratistics MRC, some of the key factors influencing the Global Blood Testing market growth are increasing diseases, aging population and also increase in demand for point of care testing (POCT). - November 19, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Mercy Receives FDA Award for Medical Device Tracking
Collaborative agreement could be worth up to $5.2 million over three years. - November 18, 2015 - Mercy
Kennewick Homes for Heroes Affiliate Real Estate Agent Gives Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Families
National Homes for Heroes Program Honors The Kenmore Team for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - November 18, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
St. Cloud Homes for Heroes Affiliate Real Estate Agents Give Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Families
National Homes for Heroes Program Honors Brandon Johnson and Heidi Voigt for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - November 18, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
Atlanta Homes for Heroes Affiliate Lender Gives Back to Over 100 Heroes and Their Families
National Homes for Heroes Program Honors Gianni Cerretani for earning the prestigious 100 Heroes Served Club Award. - November 18, 2015 - Homes for Heroes
ReproTech Staff Discuss Fertility Preservation Options for Oncology Patients in Ft. Worth, TX
Cancer Care Services in Fort Worth, TX was the setting for a presentation entitled Fertility Preservation for the Oncology Patient. This program strives to promote education and extend access to fertility preservation services. - November 18, 2015 - ReproTech, LLC
New Metrics on Value-Based Healthcare: Adopters Report Healthy Savings, Prevention Gains
Seventy-one percent of healthcare companies employ value-based reimbursement strategies, with one-fifth reporting savings of up to $500,000 annually, according to new market metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - November 17, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
BUHLMANN Laboratories Announces New, Direct US Affiliate
BÜHLMANN Laboratories is proud to announce the establishment of its North American affiliate, BUHLMANN Diagnostics Corp (BDC) in Southern New Hampshire. - November 16, 2015 - BUHLMANN Diagnostics Corp
Medical Imaging Innovations Completes First USA installation of FluoroSight ONE Universal R/F System in Tennessee
Medical Imaging Innovations completes installation of first installation of FluoroSight ONE Universal R/F System at Blount Memorial Hospital. The FluoroSight ONE provides all radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging in an all-in-one universal fluoroscopy system. - November 16, 2015 - Medical Imaging Innovations
Prosidyan Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels for Postero-Lateral Spinal Fusion
NJ-based Prosidyan (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass products, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance of FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels for Postero-lateral Spinal Fusion. FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels is an ultra-porous Bone Graft Substitute, made entirely... - November 16, 2015 - Prosidyan, Inc.
miacom diagnostics GmbH Gets FDA Clearance for hemoFISH Masterpanel
miacom diagnostics GmbH, Duesseldorf, a company focused on the development and production of medical tests for the detection of acute infectious diseases, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance. - November 16, 2015 - miacom diagnostics GmbH
AFG Group Appoints Kim Showalter as Change Management & Transition Planning Specialist
AFG Group, Inc. (AFG) announces the designation of Kim Showalter as a Change Management & Transition Planning Specialist. Ms. Showalter is currently supporting AFG’s Transition and Relocation Team for the relocation and activation of more than 1600 personnel, and consolidating five staff... - November 14, 2015 - AFG Group, Inc.
MRI Safety Product to Comply with the New Joint Commission Standards
Kopp Development Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of ferromagnetic detectors for MRI Safety, is proud to announce the release of the new accessory for their latest entryway system, FerrAlert™ Ferromagnetic Incident Log Manager (FILM). This logging device was designed specifically with... - November 13, 2015 - Kopp Development Inc.
HMC HealthWorks Announces New Vice President
Dr. D’Orsi has an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, a MBA in Management, and has more than 25 years of significant experience in healthcare, insurance, academic, corporate, and professional service environments. - November 13, 2015 - HMC HealthWorks
Rite Aid First U.S. Drugstore Chain to Offer Harmonyx Genetic Testing to Customers
Tests help determine most effective medication therapy based on an individual’s genetic makeup - November 12, 2015 - Harmonyx Diagnostics
iCAN Supports America's Veterans and Men's Health
For the entire month of November, Cancer Action Now Inc. (www.canceractionnow.com) will provide a free session to a US Veteran with cancer for each paid session that occurs. - November 12, 2015 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Four Broad Run Students Return from UCLA
Ashburn Teens volunteer for brain tumor research in Los Angeles to help UCLA, Cedars-Sinai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. - November 12, 2015 - TBKF
New Book Can Help You Unleash Your Inner Diabetes Dominator
"Unleash Your Inner Diabetes Dominator" Shows Readers How to Use the Powers of Choice, Self-Love, and Community to Completely Change Their Relationship with Diabetes for the Better - November 12, 2015 - Daniele Hargenrader
Visibility Magazine Partnered with SMI Group, Announces: Cutting Edge Digital Strategy Discussed by Leading Pharmaceutical Marketing Practitioners
Online Industry Gathers in Two Weeks for 8th Annual Congress on Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry - November 12, 2015 - topseos.com
Trading Places: Medical Tourism Association® Hosts B2B/B2G Mission to Key Cities in China
Business opportunity platform complements World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress -- Asia-Pacific 2015, Nov.14-16, in Guilin, China - November 12, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
ClearSounds Honors SuperHEARoes Who Make a Positive Impact on Hearing Loss
ClearSounds, the leading manufacturer of advanced listening devices, is excited to announce their newest campaign against hearing loss: ClearSounds SuperHEARoes, featuring a diverse group of passionate individuals who have made a massive positive impact on the hearing loss community. - November 11, 2015 - ClearSounds Communications
Inspiration: Medical Tourism Association® Honors Jordanian Doctor with Lifetime Achievement Award
Fawzi Al-Hammouri, President of Jordan Private Hospitals Association, recognized at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, in Orlando, Florida. - November 11, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
FMI: Sleep Apnea Diagnostic System Market Revenue, Opportunity, Forecast and Value Chain 2015-2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the "Sleep Apnea Diagnostic System Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - November 11, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Named One of the Nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
Award Winning Hospital Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Cardiovascular Services and Care by Truven Health Analytics - November 10, 2015 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Act!vate Brain & Body Named “Tech Company To Watch” for Third Consecutive Year
The Connecticut Technology Council named Act!vate Brain & Body a Tech Company To Watch at its the ninth annual Innovation Summit to recognize the company as one of the most likely to grow in subsequent years. Act!vate Brain & Body will use a technology-based breakthrough patent-pending process to reinvent fitness as upstream preventative healthcare. - November 10, 2015 - Activate Brain & Body, Inc.
iTech’s expEDIum Solutions Provide Smooth ICD-10 Transition
iTech’s ICD-10 ready, Secure Web based expEDIum Medical Billing Software and expEDIum Claims Portal Solution have successfully processed thousands of ICD-10 Claims since October 1, 2015. - November 10, 2015 - expEDIum
Kids Central Pediatrics Inc Creates a New Website to Promote Vaccines and Explain Why They Are Given, How They Work, and Information to Combat Anti-Vaccine Sentiment
A website containing videos in an easy to understand format to explain to parents the most common questions. Videos address why each vaccine is given, how the immune system works, why the vaccines are given on a particular schedule, and the differences between viruses and bacteria. This is a unique website where all this information can be accessed in one location. This website will help parents to make a more informed decision regarding immunization. - November 09, 2015 - Kids Central Pediatrics, Inc.
ABISA Expands Its International Client Base
ABISA, LLC, a leading independent healthcare consultancy, announced that the company has now retained clients in Puerto Rico and is working with them to help advance a healthcare business initiative. In addition to its longstanding U.S. client base, ABISA also has clients in the United Kingdom,... - November 09, 2015 - ABISA
Nephrology and Urology Incontinence Devices Market Volume, Forecast and Value Chain Analysis 2015-2025 by Future Market Insights
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Nephrology and Urology Incontinence Devices Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - November 08, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Dr. Suso Platero of Janssen Research & Development Speaking on "Translational Medicine: Using Biomarkers in Clinical Trials" at the Biomarker Conference in San Diego, CA
Dr. Suso Platero from Janssen Research & Development presenting at the Biomarker Conference to be held on 18–19 February 2016 in San Diego, CA - USA. - November 08, 2015 - MarketsandMarkets
Ophthalmic Diagnostic Equipment Market Volume, Forecast and Value Chain Analysis 2015-2025 by Future Market Insights
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Ophthalmic Diagnostic Equipment Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - November 08, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Truly Asia: Medical Tourism Association® Honors Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council for Public-Private Partnership
Asia-Pacific Destination recognized at 2015 World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, in Orlando, Fla. - November 07, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
Second Edition Opens Anatomical Window Into Complex Vasculature of the Brain and Cranial Base
Nothing is more striking in neurovascular anatomy than the brain’s myriad varieties of branching and configuration of vessels. The illustrations and figures in "Vasculature of the Brain and Cranial Base, Second Edition," recently published by Thieme, are meant to expand the... - November 07, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Orthopedic Prosthetic Devices Market Volume Forecast and Value Chain Analysis 2015-2025 by Future Market Insights
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Orthopedic Prosthetic Devices Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - November 07, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Two Veterinarians Join Baywood Veterinary Hospital in Cape Coral
Dr. Sue Peters and Dr. Mark Hullstrung join Baywood Veterinary Hospital. - November 06, 2015 - Baywood Veterinary Hospital
Cascade Training Centers Awarded Official PHTLS Course Provider Status
Cascade Training Centers in California will begin offering PHTLS Courses in late October. - November 06, 2015 - Cascade Training Center
VersaSuite Exhibits at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network Fall Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the ICAHN Fall Conference in Springfield, Illinois. What: ICAHN Fall Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: November 11-12,... - November 06, 2015 - VersaSuite
Respiratory Inhaler Devices Market Revenue is Expected to Reach US$ 43,214.0 Mn Over 2015 – 2025, Says Future Market Insights
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Respiratory Inhaler Devices Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2015 – 2025" report to their offering. - November 06, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Cool Mini Now FDA Approved to Freeze Off a Double Chin Offered at Yolo Laser Center & Med Spa
Yolo Laser Center & Med Spa, an Award Winning Cosmetic Laser Center Among First to Offer CoolSculpting+® and CoolMini to Treat a Double Chin in Connecticut. - November 05, 2015 - Yolo Laser Center & Med Spa
New Type 2 Diabetes CME Activity for Healthcare Professionals Launched on epgonline.org
epgonline.org and faculty experts Melanie Davies, MD, Ele Ferrannini, MD and Jens Juul Holst, MD are pleased to announce the launch of a new type 2 diabetes mellitus CME activity. This activity is intended for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment and management of patients with this... - November 05, 2015 - EPG Health Media
ApproVon® Clinical Vetting Aids NHS to Cut Down Waiting Lists and Increase Efficiency with a Paper Free Referral and Vetting Solution
EndoSoft® set to demonstrate their latest release of the world’s first paper free Referral and Vetting Solution, ApproVon®, at the Acute and General Medicine Conference November 12th and 13th in London Excel. ApproVon® was developed in close cooperation with Gateshead Health NHS... - November 05, 2015 - EndoSoft
A Precise Yet Thorough Overview of the Basics of Medical Education
"Introductory Guide to Medical Training," recently published by Thieme, is a concise yet thorough overview of the medical field that will prepare first-year students for their educational journey, as well as provide laypersons with an introductory glimpse into the particularities of the... - November 05, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
CEL Nutrition Introduces Nootropic in the Fight Against Prescription Drugs
CEL Nutrition launches NervaCORE in the hopes of providing an all-natural alternative to cognitive-enhancing drugs. - November 04, 2015 - CEL Nutrition
National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program - 26 Years and Running
Training for a race event is better with a group! Join NIFS Mini Marathon & 5K Training Program and cross the finish line this spring! Training is at NIFS convenient downtown location Wednesday nights, January 27-May 9, 2016, at 6 pm. Online registration is now open. Now in it’s 26th... - November 04, 2015 - NIFS
International Artist Makes Guest Appearance at Oradell Podiatry Practice
Artist Pierre Henri Matisse made a guest appearance at New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center’s unveiling of his cutout artwork. - November 04, 2015 - New Jersey Foot and Ankle Center
VersaSuite Exhibits at the Oklahoma Hospital Association Convention & Trade Show
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the OHA Convention & Trade Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. What: OHA Convention & Trade Show. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call... - November 04, 2015 - VersaSuite
VersaSuite Exhibits at the New England Rural Health Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the New England Rural Health Conference in Southbridge, Massachusetts. What: New England Rural Health Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call... - November 04, 2015 - VersaSuite