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SureFire CPR Announces Winners from the #MyLocalHero Contest
SureFire CPR, a CPR and First Aid training facility with locations in Orange County, Laguna Hills, and Corona, announces the winners of their #MyLocalHero contest. The campaign was announced earlier this October and ran from October 1st through December 7th, 2015. Citizens living in Southern... - December 22, 2015 - SureFire CPR
Soxxy Partners with Bridgeport Rescue Mission to Give Away Thousands of Socks to Homeless in Fairfield County, Connecticut
#SoxxySouls Giving Event at the Bridgeport Rescue Mission on December 21 – Socks are the #1 Requested Items at Shelters - December 21, 2015 - Soxxy
National Benefit Builders, Inc. (NBBI) Reaches $750,000,000.00 in Confirmed Savings Through It's Americas Drug Card Program
National Benefit Builders has saved consumers $750,000,000 through it's discount prescription program. - December 21, 2015 - National Benefit Builders, Inc.
The Quintessential Comprehensive Reference on Orthopaedic Trauma
This updated edition of "Surgical Treatment of Orthopaedic Trauma, Second Edition," recently published by Thieme, reflects recent advances in orthopaedic traumatology and a wealth of evidence-based, clinical expertise from world-class surgeons. It expands on the award-winning 2007... - December 21, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Updated Q&A Board Review for the ABNS Primary Examination
Neurosurgery Board Review, Third Edition, recently published by Thieme, is an essential board review book that mirrors the exam’s multiple-choice format and seven sections: neurosurgery, clinical neurology, neuroanatomy, neurobiology, neuropathology, neuroradiology, and clinical... - December 21, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Expert Guidance on Managing Interventional Radiology in Trauma
"Interventional Radiology in Trauma Management," recently published by Thieme, brings together the insights and expertise of Dr. Tisnado, an interventional radiologist, and Dr. Ivatury, a trauma surgeon, to guide surgeons on how to effectively integrate both specialties into their... - December 20, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Unique Perspectives on Facial Plastic Surgery Outside of North America from the World’s Experts
Written by leading plastic surgeons from five different continents across the globe, "Ethnic Considerations in Facial Plastic Surgery," recently published by Thieme, gives readers the tools they need to successfully perform surgical and non-surgical procedures on patients of various... - December 20, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
World Parkinson’s Program Provides Quad Canes and Educational Material to Support Parkinson’s Patients in Kenya
World Parkinson's Program announces the continuation of its' "Fall Prevention Campaign" by delivering educational material to Africa Parkinson's Association. The material will aid those who suffer from Parkinson's disease and would not be able to afford healthcare supplies otherwise. - December 19, 2015 - World Parkinson's Program
An Expert Reference on the Thoracolumbar Area of the Spine
This sixth volume in the AOSpine Masters Series, recently published by Thieme, provides expert guidance on making an accurate diagnosis and classification of injuries to the thoracolumbar area of the spine. Chapters include: Radiographic Assessment of Thoracolumbar Fractures, Posterior and Anterior... - December 19, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Urgent Care Extra Opens New Location in Chandler, AZ
The Chandler Urgent Care Extra location provides a wider availability of prompt assistance for non-life-threatening medical situations, such as illnesses and injuries. - December 18, 2015 - Urgent Care Extra
Sirona Technology Announced Today That Larua Periman M.D., Has Joined the Company's Medical Advisory Board
Dr. Larua Periman is welcomed by Sirona Technology. - December 18, 2015 - Sirona Technology
The Definitive Reference on Imaging and Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Diseases
"Imaging of Neurodegenerative Disorders," recently published by Thieme, is an up-to-date reference covering the latest techniques used in neuroimaging as well as the basic structural imaging that facilitates diagnosis of various neurodegenerative disorders. All advanced imaging... - December 18, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Research Report and Overview on Laboratory Information Systems Market, 2015-2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the "Laboratory Information Systems Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - December 18, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Idaho Kidney Institute Simplifies Communication, Streamlines Workflow, and Improves Patient Outcomes Using IM Your Doc Secure Messaging
When Idaho Kidney Institute implemented IM Your Doc secure messaging platform within their four-physician practice that serves over 6,700 patients, they immediately experienced benefits from real-time, secure messaging. - December 18, 2015 - IM Your Doc
Storage Made Easy Announces Integration with Veritext’s LawStudio for Secure Enterprise File Sharing
Cloud-based litigation software allows attorneys and support staff to build their case and store documents, exhibits, depositions, videos, images and more are all in one place – and collaborate securely. - December 17, 2015 - Storage Made Easy
An Updated Atlas, Now in a Two-Volume Set, Helps Neurosurgeons Manage Diseases and Disorders of the Brain
"Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques: Brain, Second Edition," recently published by Thieme, has been thoroughly revised and expanded and is the ideal reference for residents, fellows, and clinicians to review surgical procedures before entering the OR. The authors provide step-by-step... - December 17, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
VIRUN NutraBIOsciences Collaborates with Otwo Biotech Shenzhen; 6 New Patent Applications in 2015; Virun’s New Facility is High-Tech; New Webinar Takes a Look Inside
VIRUN continues its’ interstellar growth by working with Chinese company Otwo Biotech of Shenzhen to bring new highly concentrated EPA DHA Omega products to market. Six new patent applications added to an already robust holdings. Virun’s new facility in Pomona, CA. nears completion and boasts State of the Art, eco-friendly functionalism, that includes heightened spray drying capabilities. A Live, upcoming Webinar, Feb. 2016, showcasing an "Inside Look" into VIRUN manufacturing and R&D. - December 16, 2015 - VIRUN
VersaSuite Partners with AxiaMed to Provide Payment Processing Solution
AxiaMed, a leader in healthcare payment processing, and VersaSuite have partnered to offer hospitals and specialty clinics an integrated payment processing solution that simplifies the payment process resulting in quicker pay cycles and significantly reduced administrative hassle. “As many... - December 16, 2015 - VersaSuite
2016 Healthcare Trends: Population Health Prevails in Pay-for-Value Realm
Population health management remains the most influential factor in healthcare business operations for the second consecutive year, according to a complimentary trends snapshot by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - December 15, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Air Shower Market Projections to 2021 with Company Profiles Now Available in a New Report at eMarketOrg.com
eMarketOrg.com adds Global Air Shower Market 2015 Research Report of 153 pages, profiling 8 leading companies active in air showers sector and supported with 169 data tables and figures. - December 15, 2015 - eMarketOrg.com
Excellent Baron Chocolatier Announces Their Partnership with Bright Pink to Help Save Women's Lives from Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Excellent Baron Chocolatier is proud to announce their partnership with Bright Pink to help save women’s lives from Breast and Ovarian Cancer by empowering them to live proactively at a young age. Bright Pink strives to reach the 52 million women in the United States between the ages of 18... - December 14, 2015 - European Chocolate/Excellent Baron Chocolatier
The Most Recent Advances in Neuro-Ophthalmology
"Neuro-Ophthalmology Illustrated, Second Edition," recently published by Thieme, is an up-to-date, beautifully illustrated text that guides readers in recognizing signs and symptoms, localizing pathology, developing a differential diagnosis, and selecting a management strategy. The... - December 13, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Overview: Telemedicine Market - Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020, by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd is released new forthcoming report on title "Telemedicine Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020." - December 12, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Novacorr Healthcare Offer Hi-Lo Bed with One-Touch Wireless Control for Adjustments
Novacorr Healthcare is offering one-touch wireless control hi-lo bed for easy adjustments. - December 12, 2015 - Novacorr Healthcare
Radiology Information Systems Market: Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020, by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd is released new forthcoming report titled "Radiology Information Systems Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020." - December 12, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
A Core Clinical Guide for Auditory Processing Deficits (APD)
"Auditory Processing Deficits," recently published by Thieme, is designed to provide readers with key clinical information on APD, an important, growing area of interest in the field of audiology. The book contains the latest guidelines on screening, diagnosis, and intervention of... - December 11, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Braze Alloys Market Growth, Trends, Absolute Opportunity and Value Chain 2015-2025 by FMI Estimate
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Braze Alloys Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - December 11, 2015 - Future Market Insights
FMI: Contrast Media Injectors Market Size and Key Trends in Terms of Volume and Value 2015-2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Contrast Media Injectors Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - December 11, 2015 - Future Market Insights
The DietSpotlight.com Weight Loss Workshop
Whether you’re looking to firm up, slim down, stay thin, hit the gym, eat right or just lead a healthier lifestyle, the DietSpotlight.com aims to empower you to find the right weight-loss or fitness solution. The workshop will be led by an established certified Dietician who lives in the... - December 10, 2015 - Dietspotlight.com
Bruce H. Levin Honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Doctor of the Year
Bruce H. Levin, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2015 Doctor of the Year 4th quarter for his exceptional contributions and accomplishments in the field of Pain Medicine. - December 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
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.