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John T. Spitznagel Honored as an Industry Leader
John T. Spitznagel has recently been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Industry Leader for the month of June, 2015. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of his achievements in Healthcare Sales and Marketing. - July 22, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Global Biosimilars Market, 2015-2025
Characterised by increased utility in chronic diseases and capital intensive manufacturing, the global biopharmaceutical market is expanding robustly. As the demand for biologics is increasing continuously, manufacturers are on the lookout for novel strategies that will help them attain maximum returns on investment. - July 22, 2015 - Roots Analysis
Data-Driven Care Transition Management Delivers Action Plans for High-Risk Patients
A new Healthcare Intelligence Network report documents development of data tools by a San Francisco Task Force that streamlines care transitions for safety net patients. - July 22, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Spetzler’s Neurovascular Surgery Now in a Second Edition
Written by 21st Century pioneers in the field, this second, edition presents state-of-the-art techniques and procedures throughout 1,400 pages along with a remarkable video library. The book covers anatomy, diagnosis, epidemiology, history, treatment indications, technical nuances, outcomes, and... - July 22, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Dementia Society of America Speaks Out on Care
Kevin Jameson, president and founder of the nonprofit organization Dementia Society of America (DSA), was a keynote speaker at the first dementia care conference held on the West Coast by the Global Healthcare Professional Network. - July 21, 2015 - Dementia Society of America
Captiva Spine’s SmartLOX™ Cervical Plate System Receives Clearance for Enhanced and Patented Screw Locking Mechanism
Captiva Spine's SmartLOX™ Cervical Plate System has received 510(K) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market an enhanced cervical plate system with a patented screw locking mechanism. Their SmartLOX Cervical Plate System incorporates a proprietary Nitinol self-locking mechanism, which provides visual, audible, and tactile confirmation of the cervical screw locking. - July 21, 2015 - Captiva Spine, Inc
Jerry W. Pratt M.D. Honored as Professional of the Year
Jerry W. Pratt, M.D., of Kalamazoo, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. - July 21, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Pride Medical Adds Physician Team Member
Pride Medical, Inc. has named Africa Alvarez-McLeod, MD, MPH, an experienced Infectious Disease Specialist, to its Medical Team. Dr. Alvarez-McLeod was previously Medical Director and Vice President of Medical Affairs for AID Atlanta. Pride Medical, Inc. provides comprehensive multidisciplinary medical care. - July 21, 2015 - Pride Medical, Inc.
Accountable Care Evolution from 2011-2015: 8 Year-Over-Year Trends
Today's ACOs are larger, busier and better staffed than they were four years ago, according to a year-over-year analysis contained in a new report, 2015 Healthcare Benchmarks: Accountable Care Organizations. - July 21, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care in 2015: One-Third Achieve Close Collaboration On-Site
Sixty-two percent of healthcare organizations have achieved some level of behavioral health and primary care integration, according to new market metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - July 20, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on "Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Pipeline Analysis"
The report covers all the drugs being developed in various phases (Discovery, Preclinical & Clinical development). The pipeline focuses on novel medicines covering small molecules, monoclonal antibodies, Recombinant proteins and RNA-based therapeutics, but excludes Off-label, symptom relief drugs, generic combinations. - July 18, 2015 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
The Art of Diagnostic Radiology, from Symptom to Diagnosis
"Challenging Cases in Musculoskeletal Imaging," recently published by Thieme, demonstrates how even difficult cases can be diagnosed by taking a systematic approach to image interpretation. Drawing upon decades of experience, Dr. Freyschmidt guides readers from case to case while solving... - July 18, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Cardiovascular Enterprise Viewer Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast Till 2025 by FMI
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Cardiovascular Enterprise Viewer Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - July 18, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Benefitter Introduces Advisor 2.0
A rundown of Benefitter's enhanced software product, demystifying the individual market for health insurance brokers and employers. - July 17, 2015 - Benefitter
Lindsay Tenold Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Lindsay Tenold of Saint Paul, Minnesota has been recognized as a Professional of the Year 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Lindsay Tenold Ms. Tenold has almost 10 years experience in... - July 17, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Absolute Mobile Solutions Makes It Easier for Customers to Learn About AstraCare’s Services with Revamped Website
AstraCare partnered with Absolute Mobile Solutions, a Tampa digital marketing agency that specializes in responsive website design and digital marketing strategy, to produce a responsive website that features a bright, easy-to-navigate interface and an enhanced ability to schedule consultations. - July 17, 2015 - Absolute Mobile Solutions
The Journal of Headache and Pain Reports That electroCore’s Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation (nVNS) Treatment is Effective in Migraines
-- 65% of the study participants reported pain relief(1) by 2 hours after treatment, with 56% already reporting pain relief by one hour, and 35% were pain free by one hour -- Authors stated that nVNS was safe, well tolerated and effective in many patients and may reduce medication overuse and... - July 17, 2015 - electroCore
New Software Launched for the Medical Field
Exceedingly progressed Electronic Health Record software named as GraysEHR, established by American Healthcare Technologies (AHT). - July 17, 2015 - American Healthcare Technologies
Cascade Training Center Announces Launch of New Oakland, CA Training Center
Providing BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, PHTLS, AMLS, NRP and many other certification courses. - July 16, 2015 - Cascade Training Center
Wellbe Announces Webinar on the Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) Model of Care
PSH model of care is re-engineered to improve patient care and outcomes while decreasing total cost. - July 16, 2015 - Wellbe
Unique Atlas Opens Window Into Facial Nerve Anatomy
Atlas of the Facial Nerve and Related Structures, recently published by Thieme, is an unparalleled teaching tool that details the anatomical intricacies of the facial nerve and related structures. Exquisite color photographs, taken from dissected latex injected cadavers and prepared in the... - July 16, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Alice M. Jackson
Alice M. Jackson, of Clarksville, Tennessee, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare. - July 15, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Accomplished Teacher Wins Prestigious 2015 HAPS-Thieme Award for Excellence in Teaching
Thieme is proud to announce that Terry Thompson, a Professor of Biological Sciences at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, Maryland, has been awarded the 2015 HAPS-Thieme Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS). This award is part of a larger... - July 15, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
A Fully Functional Diagnostic Laboratory in a Box - MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, Offers Coyote Bioscience's MD-Box-Lab
Whether a veterinarian in the field or a tropical disease specialist in the savanna - one of the things they certainly do miss most is a fully operational laboratory for reliable molecular biologically supported diagnostics. - July 15, 2015 - MoBiTec GmbH
Priscilla’s Cottage Opens in Lawrenceville Providing Social Day Program for Individuals Suffering from Early to Mid Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
Founder Sheryl Dornblaser Was Inspired to Establish Priscilla’s Cottage from Caring for Her Parents Who Suffered from Alzheimer’s - July 15, 2015 - Priscilla's Cottage
Divine Home Care Launches Redesigned Home Care Website
Divine Home Care is pleased to announce a complete redesign of their mobile responsive, full-featured website. In addition to a more user-friendly design, the site features extensive content to help users answer questions about home health care services. - July 15, 2015 - Divine Home care
GBS Gains New Carrier, Providing Turnkey Programs for Smaller Groups
GBS has entered into a relationship with Sirius America, a stop-loss carrier with over 20 years of experience and an A rating from AM Best. - July 14, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
John Byle Purchases Audiology Practice from Father Dr. Larry Byle
Hearing instrument technician John Byle finalized the purchase of his father Dr. Larry Byle's well-established hearing clinic and practice. The practice will continue to provide its clients with high-quality products and services. - July 14, 2015 - Bay Area Hearing
Cynthia Silorio, NP, Cosmetic Dermatology Specialist Joins the Gladstone Clinic in San Ramon
Cynthia Silorio, NP, an experienced nurse practitioner in the East Bay for the past decade is joining the Gladstone Clinic in San Ramon. Cynthia specializes in cosmetic injectables and lasers. - July 13, 2015 - Gladstone Clinic
Cashiers/Sapphire Fusion Yoga and Fitness Coach Raises Funds and Awareness for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease Research
Year round resident of the Cashiers/Sapphire area and Fusion Yoga and Fitness Coach, Tamera Nielsen, facilitates a one-month fund raiser for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease Research this August 1-31 at various locations in the Cashiers/Sapphire area. - July 13, 2015 - Feel Well Yoga
Experts to Deliberate Solutions to "Brain Drain" in East Africa’s Healthcare Industry
Key speakers at Healthcare Management conference in Kenya to discuss brain drain and professional training in healthcare. - July 13, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Care Starts Here: OSS Orthopaedic Hospital 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. - July 12, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems Market is Expected to Reach $2,930 Million, Globally, by 2021 - Allied Market Research
World Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems - Market Opportunities and Forecasts, 2014 -2021 - July 12, 2015 - Allied Market Research
William Turlik Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
William Turlik of Kelly, North Carolina has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of medical devices. About William Turlik Mr. Turlik has over 12 years experience in the medical device field. He is... - July 11, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Leading Dominican Republic Healthcare Providers Align to Sponsor 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. - July 10, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
Park Place International Achieves Best Practice Rating for OpSus|Live
Park Place International (PPI) announced today that OpSus|Live, cloud-based Infrastructure as a Service for MEDITECH and enterprise applications, has achieved “Best Practice” classification after successfully completing the MEDITECH Infrastructure and Supporting IT Process Audit with... - July 09, 2015 - CloudWave
Renalogic, Inc. Relocates to Phoenix, Debuts New Brand & Services
Reboot reflects evolution of dialysis cost containment company into an industry-leading provider of chronic kidney disease data analysis, management solutions and consultative services. - July 09, 2015 - Renalogic
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions to Exhibit at the Florida Health Information Management Association’s 2015 Annual Convention
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions will exhibit at the Florida Health Information Management Association’s 2015 Annual Convention on July 13-16 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, FL. The event offers quality educational sessions on hot HIM topics and an abundance of networking... - July 09, 2015 - Pyramid Healthcare Solutions
Companion Diagnostics Market to Grow at 22.9% Over the Next Decade, Predicts Roots Analysis
Roots Analysis has announced the addition of “Companion Diagnostics Market, 2014 - 2024 (2nd edition)” report to their offering. The study offers an extensive analysis of this growing market, including market forecasts for the period 2014-2024. Shefali Asija, the principal analyst... - July 09, 2015 - Roots Analysis
Captiva Spine’s TowerLOX MIS Pedicle Screw System Receives Clearance for Enhanced Rod Insertion and Reduction
Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to creating and maintaining sincere, honest, collaborative relationships to deliver smart, elegant, and intuitive spinal solutions, announced today it has received 510(K) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to... - July 08, 2015 - Captiva Spine, Inc
Voicebrook to Exhibit at Sunquest User Group
VoiceOver® speech recognition reporting solutions seamlessly integrated with CoPathPlus and PowerPath. - July 08, 2015 - Voicebrook, Inc.
New Dr. Dental Infographic Highlights Ocean’s Toothiest Creatures, Just Ahead of Shark Week
Leading Northeastern dental care provider launches shark tooth infographic for the 2015 Discovery Channel Shark Week series. - July 08, 2015 - Dr. Dental
An Updated Edition of a Bestselling Human Anatomy Atlas
The seventh edition of "Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Volume 3," recently published by Thieme, provides readers with an excellent review of the human body and its structure and is an ideal study companion as well as a thorough basic reference text. Emphasizing clinical anatomy, this new... - July 08, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Laurel A. Dolejs Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Laurel A. Dolejs of Bedford, Ohio has been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition as a Top Executive for 2015 in the field of healthcare. About Laurel A. Dolejs Ms. Dolejs has over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. She is currently the Coordinator for... - July 07, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kelley R. Gardner Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kelley R. Gardner of South Lake Tahoe, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Kelley R. Gardner Ms. Gardner has almost 25 years experience in the healthcare field. - July 07, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
MADSA Highlights Achievements Over Past Year at AGM
Malaysian Dietary Supplement Association achieves significant milestones in drive to boost reputation from health authorities and public. - July 07, 2015 - Malaysian Dietary Supplement Association
Orthopedic Surgeon, Ryan Palmer, DO to Join OrthoNeuro in August 2015
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Ryan Palmer will join their multi-specialty physician practice August 10th, 2015. Dr. Palmer is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult total joint reconstruction. He will offer a full spectrum of hip and knee replacement surgery, from primary replacement to complex revision including anterior and mini-posterior approach total hip replacement, and CT-free robotic assisted unicompartmental knee replacements. - July 06, 2015 - OrthoNeuro
AngioScreen: Cardiovascular Technology 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. - July 05, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Market to Witness 24.1% Annualised Growth, Predicts Roots Analysis
Roots Analysis has announced the addition of "Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Market - 2014 - 2024" report to their offering. The study offers a comprehensive view of the emerging market of CTLA-4, PD-1, PD-L1 and several novel immune checkpoint inhibitors (IDO-1, IDO-2, KIR, OX40, CD70,... - July 05, 2015 - Roots Analysis
Global Gamma Knife Market Anticipated to Expand at a 9.0% CAGR Through 2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Valuation of Global Gamma Knife Market Expected to Reach US$ US$ 411.0 Mn by 2025" report to their offering. - July 04, 2015 - Future Market Insights