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Matrix Medical to Unveil Enhanced TRACTUS Platform at NASS 2015
Matrix IT Medical Tracking Systems LLC has announced plans to release and demonstrate the newest version of TRACTUS. This is the world's first sterile field scanner and aids in stakeholder compliance to the FDA's UDI Final Rule. - October 07, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Ambassador of Scarsdale, a Luxurious Assisted Living Community in Scarsdale, Announces Initiative in Collaboration with Kerry Mills, Founder of Engaging Alzheimer's
The Ambassador of Scarsdale, a luxurious assisted living community in the Village of Scarsdale in Westchester County, announced this week its two yearlong initiative in collaboration with Kerry Mills, founder of Engaging Alzheimer’s, LLC.(www.EngagingAlzheimers.com), to design a... - October 07, 2015 - Ambassador of Scarsdale
Roger T. Brill, MD, FACS Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Roger T. Brill, MD, FACS of Gainesville, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Roger T. Brill, MD, FACS Dr. Brill has over 35 years experience in the healthcare... - October 07, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 23rd Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 23rd Annual West Virginia Rural Health Conference in Roanoke, Virginia. What: West Virginia Rural Health Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call... - October 07, 2015 - VersaSuite
Xhale Assurance Trade Show Attendance
Xhale Assurance will attend trade shows in October. - October 07, 2015 - Xhale Inc
A Revised Edition of a Guide to the Loads and Demands on the Human Locomotor System
The expanded and fully updated second edition of "Orthopedic Biomechanics," recently published by Thieme, explains the effects of mechanical influences on the musculoskeletal system and highlights the importance of biomechanical knowledge in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation... - October 07, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Coast Biomedical Now Offering New & Refurbished EMS Equipment
Top biomedical equipment servicing store Coast Biomedical is presently offering new and refurbished EMS equipment. All refurbished equipment includes all necessary accessories and a 12 month parts and labor warranty. - October 07, 2015 - Coast Biomedical Equipment LLC
Eastern Europe Whole Body Cryotherapy Company Aligns with Majestic Cryo, Inc. - the Leading Manufacturer of Cryosaunas in the United States
Asperia Group, based in Poland, has formed a strategic distribution partnership with Majestic Cryo, Inc. to provide the most innovative whole body cryotherapy products and services to the American markets and set forth a dominant cryotherapy force worldwide. - October 06, 2015 - Majestic Cryo, Inc.
Y LIFT® Procedure Now Available in Pennsylvania at Young Medical Spa®
Dr. Thomas E. Young, Owner and Medical Director of Young Medical Spa® with two locations in Center Valley and Lansdale, PA, is excited to announce another first as the only medical spa in Pennsylvania to offer the Y LIFT® procedure. - October 06, 2015 - Young Medical Spa®
Mercy Opens World’s First Virtual Care Center
Described as a “hospital without beds,” center uses technology to care for patients. - October 06, 2015 - Mercy
A Comprehensive Overview of the Anatomy, Imaging, and Technology for Cochlear and Other Auditory Implantations
Hearing loss is one of the leading contributors to the global disease burden. In particular, the increasing population of people aged 65 years and older is expected to be a key driver. In children, hearing screening programs are becoming a worldwide standard, improving auditory rehabilitation... - October 05, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Jim Manson Speaks at World Truama Symposium on Active Shooter Events
Jim Manson took the stage to speak to nearly 250 attendees at the World Trauma Symposium. His talk, titled “Survival in Active Shooter Events- It Takes a Village,” focused on the importance of the skills needed to prevent unnecessary deaths in an active shooter event. - October 04, 2015 - Cascade Training Center
Governor Maggie Hassan to Attend the New Hampshire Introduction of "MEDi" the Humanoid Health Care Robot
ChartaCloud Technologies announced today that Governor Maggie Hassan will attend the New Hampshire introduction of “MEDi” the advanced humanoid robot clinically proven to reduce the stress and pain experienced by children who face challenging medical and dental procedures. MEDI is being... - October 03, 2015 - ChartaCloud Technologies
Voicebrook to Exhibit at THE Pathologists’ Meeting: CAP ‘15
Company celebrates its 10th anniversary of participation at the annual College of American Pathologists event. - October 02, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Allen, TX Spine Surgeon Named to D Magazine Best Doctor List
Dallas area orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Sean M. Jones-Quaidoo’s dedication to improving the lives of his patients through his trademark compassionate and comprehensive care has been recognized by his medical colleagues, as he has been named to D Magazine’s prestigious Best Doctors... - October 02, 2015 - SpineVue
Updated Edition of Thieme’s World-Famous Text-Atlas on Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
Fully revised and updated, this fourth edition of Burghardt’s landmark text on colposcopy and cervical pathology, recently published by Thieme, once again sets a new standard in the field. It offers specialists complete instruction in colposcopic procedures, as well as the histopathologic... - October 02, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
MedSys Group, LLC Awarded Defense Healthcare Management System Modernization Program Subcontract
As a team member for the Leidos Partnership for Defense Health, MedSys Group, is pleased to be part of the team that has been awarded a contract by the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide an electronic health record off-the-shelf solution, integration activities and deployment across the... - October 01, 2015 - MedSys Group
Touching Tiny Lives Event and Fundraiser
Saturday, October 24, 2015 and Sunday, October 25, 2015 - October 01, 2015 - Friends of Touching Tiny Lives Foundation
SleepSafe Drivers® Chief Science Officer Attends the FMCSA Joint Meeting with MCSAC
SleepSafe Drivers, one of the nation’s leading Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) solutions for the transportation industry and other high-risk related jobs continues it’s educational support and laser focus on the health of the community it serves. As the industry evolves and places more emphasis on creating healthier environments and workplaces, SleepSafe Drivers believes that education is the key to instituting real change. - October 01, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Navigate Surgical Technologies Inc™ Launches the Inliant Clinical™ Dental Navigation System: A Dynamic Surgical Guidance Solution for Dental Implant Surgery
Navigate Surgical Technologies Inc. is pleased to announce its launch of the Inliant Clinical Dental Navigation System, a Dynamic Surgical Guidance solution for dental implant surgery. The Inliant Clinical device provides surgeons with a real-time image of the surgical drill position over the... - October 01, 2015 - Navigate Surgical Technologies Inc.
Booking Site Partners with MSO and Agents to Offer a Point of Service Solution for Patients During Annual Enrollment Period
Local start-up BookThatDoc launches a new, innovative way for Exchange and Medicare enrollees to book an appointment with a healthcare provider instantly during open enrollment starting October 2015. BookThatDoc has partnered with local MSO, Orlando Family Physicians to offer a customized booking... - October 01, 2015 - Bookthatdoc.com
Infographic on Post-Acute Care Trends: Majority Favor Unified Cross-Setting Payments
A new infographic from the Healthcare Intelligence Network captures the industry's views on post-acute care payment reform and other key metrics. - October 01, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
SecuraTrac® Continues Track Record of Innovation in mPERS
Next Generation Mobile Safety for Seniors & Lone Workers Breaks New Ground - October 01, 2015 - SecuraTrac
Arab Health Congress Explores Revolutionary 3D Bioprinting in Its 41st Edition
In Its 41st year, the Arab Health Congress, organised by Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions, will provide a new perspective in the field of 3D printing and how it will revolutionize healthcare. The conference will focus on the surgical applications for 3D printing, 3D printing for drug discovery,... - October 01, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 8th Annual Rural Health Information Technology Conference & Exhibition
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2015 HITCON12. What: 2015 HITCON12 Conference and Exhibition. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: October 17-18, 2015 Where: Omni San... - October 01, 2015 - VersaSuite
Unbound Medicine and the American Psychiatric Association Launch DSM-5® Diagnostic-Support App for Mobile Devices and the Apple Watch®
Unbound Medicine launched a leading-edge differential diagnosis app for health professionals in collaboration with the publishing arm of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Derived from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5®) Handbook of Differential Diagnosis, the app combines interactive guidance with expert commentary, enabling clinicians to perform faster and more accurate psychiatric diagnoses at the point of care. - September 30, 2015 - Unbound Medicine
Linda R. Moniz, Ph.D. Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Dr. Linda R. Moniz of Saugus, Massachusetts has recently been recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as a Featured Member for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Medical Education. - September 30, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Hypno-Learn Launches the Hypnosis Weight Loss Smartwatch: Listen to Music and Positive Weight Loss Messages Will Fill Your Brain Simultaneously
The Hypnosis Weight Loss Smartwatch aims for you to lose weight without diet or exercise. Leslie D. Riopel, world class hypnotherapist & author of 10 books, conducts hypnosis sessions which are played through the watch. As a second hypnosis method, users can listen to their favorite music while simultaneously the brain hears positive subliminal messages. Advanced features include: smartphone, camera, 100s of watchfaces, wi-fi, internet, YouTube, messages from Android & iPhone, Facebook, Twitter. - September 29, 2015 - Amazing Results, Inc.
Ixogel® is Granted QIDP Status by the US Food and Drug Administration
Ixodes AG, a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention of Lyme Disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated the company's lead product candidate, Ixogel®, as a Qualified Infectious Disease Product (QIDP) for the prevention of Lyme Disease after a tick bite and is working with the company on the phase III protocol. Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) confirmation expected soon. - September 29, 2015 - Ixodes AG
Ingerman & Horwitz, LLP Grows Medical Malpractice Division by Announcing New Partner, Thomas C. Summers
Mr. Summers to Oversee Medical Malpractice Cases for the Maryland Personal Injury Law Firm. - September 29, 2015 - Ingerman & Horwitz, LLP
Judge Steven Leifman to Address Clubhouse International Gathering on “Mental Illness: Urgent Moral Crisis of Our Time”
Clubhouse International, a pioneering organization that has created a successful model to help those suffering from mental illness reclaim their lives and realize their potential through work and the support of a caring community, will welcome Judge Steven Leifman as the featured speaker at a... - September 29, 2015 - Clubhouse International
October 28, 2015 Webinar to Examine Intermountain Healthcare's Patient Engagement Framework in a Value-Based System
Intermountain Healthcare will describe its system-wide patient engagement strategy that reflects the emerging role and accountability of the empowered, engaged patient during an October 28, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - September 29, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Dubai Health Authority Key Partner at Medical Travel Exhibition Opening Next Week in Dubai
Dubai medical travel exhibition hosts key players in medical travel from around the world. - September 29, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
David Harvey Named as Newest GBS Regional Marketing Director
David Harvey has been named as the newest Regional Marketing Director due to GBS' market expansions. - September 28, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Remover of Bacteria and Germs - Bakterkiller
A new unique device which helps humanity to destroy bacteria and to live in a world of purity. - September 28, 2015 - Bakterkiller
"Free Mammograms for the Fans" Back by Popular Demand in Vegas; Making Inaugural Appearance in Dallas
Race car driver Alexis DeJoria, pilot of the Patrón NHRA Funny Car, is bringing a "mammovan" out to NHRA drag racing events and offering free mammograms to female fans, regardless of health insurance status. Hi Res images of DeJoria's pink race car are available upon request. - September 28, 2015 - Alexis DeJoria Racing
Patient Engagement Elevates Satisfaction, Care Plan Adherence and Quality: 2015 Metrics
Patient engagement programs improved patient satisfaction, adherence to care plans and overall quality metrics, according to new market metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - September 28, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
David S. Seres, MD, Joins MedAware Systems’ Scientific Advisory Board
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that Dr. David S. Seres is joining the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Seres is the Director of Medical Nutrition and Associate Professor of Medicine in the Institute of Human Nutrition, Columbia University Medical Center. He has been a... - September 27, 2015 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Four Ways Carefluence Builds on Interoperability and HL7 FHIR® Standards
Comet-IS has extended the HL7 FHIR® enabled Carefluence platform to now support the DSTU2 version, the Data Access Framework (DAF) FHIR® Profile, the Carefluence FHIR® Transformer and the Carefluence Process Modeler for FHIR® resources to support Smart on FHIR® for application... - September 27, 2015 - Carefluence
Dee & Co Group Presents the New Health & Wellness Guru
Dee & Co Group presents a new doctor in Town. Introducing Dr. Rigoberto aka Dr Rigo, the new Health & Wellness Guru that is taking the health industry by storm. For over 25 years, Dr. Rigo has been actively involved in the Hispanic community, specifically through his nutritional... - September 26, 2015 - Dee & Co. Group
Dr.’s Choice Physical Therapy Opens Clinic in Lewisville, Texas
Brennan Russo, DPT lead provider at Dr.’s Choice Physical Therapy treats professional, olympic, collegiate, and various athletes. Brennan worked the 2015 NCAA Football Combine in Indianapolis treating aspiring NFL players. Through his experience at local hospitals and sports performance facilities he brings his extensive expertise to Dr.'s Choice Physical Therapy. - September 25, 2015 - Dr.'s Choice Physical Therapy
Thieme Showcases Ten New Titles at AAO-HNSF 2015
Thieme Publishers is introducing ten new titles at the annual American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNSF) meeting taking place in Dallas, Texas at the end of September. Featured among these are Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery by Matthew L. Carlson, Kathryn M. Van Abel,... - September 25, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Thieme Launches Five New Titles at CNS 2015
Thieme Publishers is introducing five new titles at the annual Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) meeting taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana at the end of September. Featured among these are a new edition of Vasculature of the Brain and Cranial Base by Walter Grand, L. Nelson Hopkins,... - September 25, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
FREE ICD-10 Superbill Conversions
eData Services offers conversion of Superbill codes from ICD-9 to ICD-10 at no cost for a limited time. Medical offices are scrambling to adapt their Superbills to ICD10, but many will not be ready before the conversion date of October 1 when ICD-10 becomes mandatory. Using ICD-10 is... - September 25, 2015 - eData Services
Persistence Market Research Report: Global Urinary Catheters Market Worth US$1,755.0 Mn by 2021
The global catheter market was valued at around US$ 25,895.6Mn 2014. The urinary catheter market accounted for 5.1% of global catheter market in 2014 and was valued at US$ 1,326.0 million. - September 25, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Dr. Nicholas Kongoasa to Return to the Center for Endometriosis Care
Endometriosis Specialist Returns to Atlanta. - September 24, 2015 - Center for Endometriosis Care
Promoting Costa Rica at the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Costa Rica is an increasingly popular healthcare destination for those seeking prompt, professional and price-favorable procedures. In fact, Costa Rica was the 3rd most popular location for U.S. medical tourists in 2014. - September 24, 2015 - MediTourDirect Costa Rica
L-Mesitran's Soft is Effective in the Treatment of Ear Infections in Dogs
L-Mesitran Soft is effective when treating ear infections in dogs, even antibiotic resistant bacteria are effectively killed. It is also effective in the restoration of wounds and bacterial infections. Using medical grade honey reduces the use of antibiotics and prevents resistance. It is a good... - September 24, 2015 - Mesitran
World Smart Pills Technology Market is Expected to Reach $627.1 Million, by 2020
According to a new report by Allied Market Research, titled, "World Smart Pills Technology - Market Opportunity and Forecast, 2014-2020," the world smart pills technology market would reach $627.1 million by 2020, registering a CAGR of 21.2% during 2015-2020. GI monitoring technology is... - September 24, 2015 - Allied Market Research
Hospitals International Holdings Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Strategy to Promote Medical Tourism, Concierge Services Throughout Latin America, Caribbean, Sept. 27-30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. - September 24, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™