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Healthcare Justice March Applauds King v Burwell Ruling
Though the Healthcare Justice March applauds this decision, the Affordable Care Act is still costly and unjust for millions of people, according to organizers of the March. Tax credit subsidies help lower premiums but deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance are still prohibitively high. - June 26, 2015 - Healthcare Justice March
UrgentCareExtra.com Launches New Website
The new and improved UrgentCareExtra.com is sure to be a great resource for you and your family when you need medical attention or information. - June 26, 2015 - Urgent Care Extra
Large Volume Wearable Injectors: from Conception to Reality
The focus of the latest edition is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the market, including detailed sales forecasts of these devices over the next ten years. - June 26, 2015 - Roots Analysis
World-Class Partner: Tenet Healthcare Sponsoring World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Hospital administrators, doctors and clinicians, government policy makers, employers, insurance executives, healthcare buyers and related travel and hospitality interests converge, Sept. 27-30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. - June 26, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
AmoyDx, Supplier of MoBiTec, Germany, Introduces System for Extraction of Circulating DNA from NSCLC (Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer) Patients
Circulating cell-free DNA is an important emerging biomarker in cancer diagnostics as well as a non-invasive diagnostic solution for a wide range of clinical disorders. The AmoyDx kit is specially designed for effective isolation and purification of DNA from peripheral blood (serum or plasma) and pleural effusion. The purified DNA is suitable for downstream applications such as real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR). - June 26, 2015 - MoBiTec GmbH
Lilly Sponsors Human Growth Foundation’s 2015 Family Day
Eli Lilly and Company sponsors Human Growth Foundation’s Family Day, in celebration of National Growth Awareness Week on September 20, 2015. - June 26, 2015 - Human Growth Foundation
Chromatography Reagents Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2015 - 2022, by PMR
Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd has released a new report titled "Chromatography Reagents Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2015 - 2022." - June 26, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Indy Women Fitness 2015 — National Institute for Fitness and Sport and Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training Bring a Day of Fitness to Indy Women
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) and Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) is pleased to partner together for the Indy Women Fitness 2015. - June 25, 2015 - NIFS
Remington Products Company, Parent Company of Powerstep®, Voted One of Northeast Ohio's Top Workplaces
Powerstep’s parent company, Remington Products Company, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of Northeast Ohio’s Top Workplaces. The Top Workplaces are determined based solely on employee feedback. The employee survey is conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading... - June 25, 2015 - Powerstep
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Dr. Martin Lee Launches June 28
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. The podcast being released on June 28 features Dr. Martin Lee. - June 25, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Mark2Cure Seeks Assistance to Help Those Affected by Rare Diseases - If You Can Read, You Can Help
Seeking assistance from anyone who can, and is willing, to help using Mark2Cure’s website and by building awareness of rare diseases and the gap of information that is a result of the incredible amount of scientific research that we see today. Imagine what it’s like to have an illness... - June 25, 2015 - Mark2Cure
SATO’s PJM RFID Technology Integrated with BIT Consulting’s myMEDISET
Solution for orthopedic implant vendors based on SAP software - June 25, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
Marquee Brand: Cleveland Clinic Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Hospital administrators, doctors and clinicians, government policy makers, employers, insurance executives, healthcare buyers and related travel and hospitality interests converge Sept. 27-30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. - June 25, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
Sanguine Corp. Inc. (OTCPK: SGUI) Announces Name Change to New Alliance BioSciences
Reflecting Their Broader Scope of Research and Development, Sanguine Corp. Inc. Obtains Shareholder Approval to Change Name to New Alliance BioSciences. - June 24, 2015 - Sanguine/New Alliance BioSciences
TOCICO Conference Showcases Strategies to Boost Visibility in Supply Chains, and Flow of Projects, with Supply Chain Logistics and Critical Chain Project Management
Now more than at any time in the past it has become increasingly important for business to get their products to the consumer where they are needed, and at the right time, while keeping the investment and operating costs as low as possible. Essential to this this is the need for effective single and multi-project management capabilities that ensure a smooth flow of goods and services. - June 24, 2015 - TOCICO
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 for his exceptional contributions and accomplishments in the field of Pain Medicine. - June 24, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Psoriasis Resource for Healthcare Professionals Launched on epgonline.org
Healthcare professionals (HCPs) now have access to an online resource providing clinical information and resources about psoriasis. The Psoriasis Knowledge Centre is available to users of epgonline.org – HCPs need only complete the free registration process for full access. Psoriasis is a... - June 24, 2015 - EPG Health Media
Dr. Benzel’s Latest Spine Stabilization Techniques
Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization, Third Edition, recently published by Thieme, is an updated reference that helps spine specialists understand the clinically important biomechanical principles underpinning spinal surgery and instrumentation so that the best clinical decisions can be made for... - June 24, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
HMC HealthWorks Receives Full Disease Management Accreditation
HMC HealthWorks announced today that they received full Disease Management Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the healthcare industry. URAC is an independent, nonprofit healthcare-accrediting organization... - June 24, 2015 - HMC HealthWorks
Stroke Diagnostics and Therapeutics Market - Global Industry Analysis to 2015 - 2022, by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd is released a new report titled "Stroke Diagnostics and Therapeutics Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2015 - 2022." - June 24, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) Services Market is Expected to Reach $11.3 Billion, Globally, by 2021 - Allied Market Research
The key factors that influence the growth of IVF cycles include, delayed pregnancy; a factor that is increasingly gaining prominence in developed economies, rise in infertility rates and increase in healthcare expenditures. Moreover, growing acceptance of the 3-parent IVF technique further contributing to the market growth. - June 24, 2015 - Allied Market Research
W. Anthony Martin Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
W. Anthony “Tony” Martin of Orange Park, Florida has been recognized as a Top 25 Executive by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of medical devices. About W. Anthony “Tony” Martin Mr. - June 23, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
St Louis Start-Up Scoville & Company Receives 2015 Arch Grant, Launches First Product: Pacidose Infant Medication Dispenser
Scoville & Company, a woman & veteran owned St Louis, Mo. based consumer product start-up invents and recruits innovative medical devices for the home, including Pacidose, a liquid medicine dispenser for infants that feels just like a pacifier but has a narrow tube down the center allowing for liquid medication delivery to infants. The company was founded by Dr. Agnes Scoville, MD, an ER doctor and US Navy veteran who served in Iraq. - June 22, 2015 - Scoville & Company
Free Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) Educational Resource for Healthcare Professionals Launches on epgonline.org
An online educational resource for healthcare professionals (HCPs) has just launched on epgonline.org. The Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) Knowledge Centre is intended for allergists, dermatologists and other HCPs involved in the treatment and management of CSU. Chronic Urticaria is thought to... - June 22, 2015 - EPG Health Media
Gold Standard: Joint Commission International Sponsors 8th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
International delegates to converge on Orange County Convention Center, Sept. 27-30, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. - June 22, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
CaregiversDirect Offers a Free Month of Service to New Subscribers, Empowering More Families to Find Quality Caregivers in Los Angeles and Orange County
User-friendly online platform CaregiversDirect makes hiring caregivers simple and efficient for families in Los Angeles and Orange County. - June 21, 2015 - CaregiversDirect
Global Scar Treatment Market Will Reach US$ 31,904.8 Mn by 2022 : Persistence Market Research
This report provides in-depth analysis and estimation of the scar treatment market for the period 2015–2022, considering 2014 as the base year for calculation. Moreover, data pertaining to current market dynamics, including market drivers, restraints, trends, and recent developments, has been provided in the report. - June 21, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Compression Therapy Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025: Future Market Insights
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Compression Therapy Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - June 20, 2015 - Future Market Insights
At Silver Conference, mumms® Software Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Hospice and Palliative Care Community, Begins a New Era of Industry Leadership with Hummingbird
Attendees gather from across the United States and the Caribbean to begin their migration to Hummingbird, the revolutionary new hospice software from mumms. As they train to begin working with Hummingbird, hospice leaders who have been using mumms Software for over 20 years reflect on how mumms has always been the software they trust to help them stay Medicare compliant and solve new challenges in the changing regulatory environment. - June 20, 2015 - mumms Software
New Scoliosis Treatment in Kansas City - Non-Bracing, Non-Surgical
Kansas City has a new treatment for the reduction and stabilization of Scoliosis, that doesn't require hard-bracing or surgical-fusion. There is now hope for children and adults who have struggled with the pain and disability caused by Scoliosis. For many, bracing and surgery were the only treatment options available, despite controversy regarding their overall effectiveness. Visit www.ScoliosisKC.com to see if this exercise-based treatment option is right for you. - June 19, 2015 - ScoliosisKC
Melson to Speak at Congressional Briefing in Washington
Since meeting Christian Zaccagnino in 2002, Captain Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson’s goal has been to see her walk again. In order to spearhead his efforts, Melson’s raised a significant amount of money by donating 100% of his fight purses to Team Fight to Walk while also helping run two successful charity galas. - June 19, 2015 - Team Fight to Walk
Trice Imaging, Inc. Announces First Users in France, United Kingdom and Switzerland
The renowned Centre d'Echographie Mère-Enfant in Paris is one of the first of many new users in France of Tricefy, the cloud-based medical image sharing and collaboration platform. - June 19, 2015 - Trice Imaging, Inc.
Rentokil Initial Malaysia Shares Useful Insights on Dengue Outbreak in Conjunction with ASEAN Dengue Day
15th June marks the ASEAN Dengue Day; an annual campaign to raise awareness on the dangers of dengue and Aedes mosquitoes. Experts share useful insights on global innovations and factors that contributed to the significant spike in dengue cases in Malaysia. - June 18, 2015 - Rentokil Initial
Global E-Prescribing Market Will Grow $887.8 Million in 2019, According to Persistence Market Research
Electronic prescribing or E-Prescribing (e-Rx) is an electronic transmission of prescriptions from physician to pharmacists using computers and other mobile devices, such as cell phone and tablets. - June 18, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Building Healthcare Middle East Explores Patient-Centric Approach to Facility Design and Planning
Patient care remains a key component in the effective delivery of healthcare services in the region. - June 18, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
EndoVault Receives Meaningful Use 2014 Edition Complete EHR Certification in Ambulatory and Inpatient Setting
EndoSoft® announced today that EndoVault® EHR (Electronic Health Record) 3.0 has received Meaningful Use Stage 2 certification as a Complete EHR for use in ambulatory and inpatient settings from InfoGard, an accredited ONC-ACB certification body. EndoVault® EHR certification was done... - June 18, 2015 - EndoSoft
Reproductive Tissue Storage Company Appoints Medical Advisory Committee Member
ReproTech, Ltd., the leading cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), announces the appointment of Gina Davis, M.S., L.C.G.C., as a member of its Medical Advisory Committee. Ms. Davis is a licensed, board-certified genetic counselor, who specializes in the field of reproductive medicine. - June 18, 2015 - ReproTech, LLC
ALPCO Launches New and Improved Website for Customers
ALPCO recently launched a brand new website. The site was designed and developed to offer their customers a new and improved experience when searching for and buying immunoassay products. The website’s key features allow for more intuitive browsing and navigation on any device. ALPCO’s... - June 16, 2015 - ALPCO
A Contemporary Overview of the Principles of Geriatric Otolaryngology
"Geriatric Otolaryngology," recently published by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) and Thieme, focuses on the unique challenges facing otolaryngologists and primary care physicians in managing ear, nose, and throat disorders in the elderly. - June 16, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic Selected as Official Medical Sponsor for Inaugural North American Caribbean Rugby Association Olympic Qualifying Event
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic (ROC), Wake County’s largest and oldest orthopedic practice, has been selected as the Official Medical Partner for the 2015 North American Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) Olympic Qualifying Event. The two-day tournament will be held on Saturday, June 13 and... - June 14, 2015 - Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic
Ability of Competitors to Attract Significant Investment to Shape Multiparameter Patient Monitoring Devices Market in Europe - by MRRSE
The multiparameter patient monitoring devices market, marked by a large number of collaborative efforts, including mergers and acquisitions, is led by Philips Healthcare, Mindray Medical, GE Healthcare, OSI Systems, etc. - June 14, 2015 - MRRSE
Fragmented Market for Parkinson’s Disease Therapeutics Offers Profitable Prospects for Consolidation - by MRRSE
The report describes the key fact that the mechanism of action of most current and pipeline therapies for Parkinson’s disease is different: most current therapies focus on neuromodulatory receptors, whereas a majority of pipeline products act in a neuroprotective fashion, targeting and eliminating dysfunctional disease processes. - June 14, 2015 - MRRSE
Global Military Ground Robot Market Driven by Increasing Terrorist Threats - by MRRSE
The global market for military ground robots totaled US$3.2 billion in revenue in 2014 and is expected to reach a total market value of US$10.2 billion by 2021, according to the report. - June 14, 2015 - MRRSE
Persistence Market Research: Global Healthcare Information Systems Market Will Reach USD 53.2 Billion in 2019
The report segments the market by applications: hospital information system, laboratory information system (LIS) and pharmacy information system (PIS); by delivery mode: web based, cloud based and on-premise; by components: software, hardware and services; by geographies: North America, Europe, Asia and Rest of the World (RoW). The North America region covers the scenario of the U.S. - June 13, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Healthcare Publisher Tracks Progress Toward Integrated Healthcare
The latest Healthcare Intelligence Network benchmarks survey tracks trends in integration of behavioral health and primary care. - June 12, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Updated Edition of a World-Class Text on Functional Reconstructive Nasal Surgery
Professor Huizing’s brilliant text with Dr John de Groot’s magnificent surgical drawings on functional reconstructive nasal surgery is available in an updated second edition. Maintaining its focus on modern surgical concepts and techniques, "Functional Reconstructive Nasal Surgery,... - June 12, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
The New Jersey Eye Center Opens Dry Eye Spa
The New Jersey Eye Center, a premier eye care facility, announced the opening of a new Dry Eye Spa www.dryeyespanj.com in Bergenfield, NJ, committed to bringing you the best technology available to treat this uncomfortable disease. The Dry Eye Spa is open and treats patients six days a week. Dry... - June 11, 2015 - Dello Russo LaserVision
Two Louisville Physicians Selected for Clinical Research Project Are Seeking Female Study Participants for Non Surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation Study
Julene B Samuels, MD, FACS and Lori Warren, MD, FACOG are seeking 40 patients for a clinical trial treating post-monopausal female patients interested in restoring vaginal health and intimacy. The patients will receive at no cost, three 10 minute CO2RE laser treatments to improve vaginal atrophy. - June 11, 2015 - Julene B. Samuels, MD, FACS
SleepSafe® Drivers’ Adrian Knight to Speak at the NTTC’s Tank Truck Safety & Security Council About Sleep Apnea and the Transportation Workforce
Learn the basics of sleep apnea and how sleep apnea programs specialized for the transportation industry can save lives, reduce costs and improve overall driver health. - June 10, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Grazina R. Vižinas
Grazina R. Vižinas, of Chicago, Illinois, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Medical Administration. - June 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who