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A Practical Guide to Manual Muscle Function Testing
"Muscle Function Testing: A Visual Guide," recently published by Thieme, is a beautifully illustrated pocket atlas that provides physical therapists, occupational therapists, sports therapists, and students with practical guidelines and quick tests for evaluating gross motor function... - May 27, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
SATO's IoT Printing Technology Integrated with Bizcaps Enterprise
Enhances leading cloud-based medical product information system for hospitals and medical suppliers - May 27, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
Toronto Argonauts Football Club and TeleMED Partner
The 2015 Toronto Argonauts Football Club will be performing medical physicals at their upcoming training camp at York University on May 26th and 30th, 2015 to its high performance athletes. TeleMED Diagnostic Management Inc. (TeleMED) is proud to announce that the Toronto Argonauts Football Club... - May 27, 2015 - TeleMED Diagnostic Management
ACASC Chiropractors Attend to Medical Needs of Nearly 600 Athletes at 40th National Collegiate Taekwondo Championships
More than a dozen chiropractors representing the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council (ACASC) recently attended to the medical needs of nearly 600 athletes participating in the 40th National Collegiate Taekwondo Championshipsheld from April 4 – 5 at the University of Delaware in... - May 26, 2015 - NCTA
Healthcare Investment Initiatives That Will Ensure High Quality of Health Services to be Discussed at Dubai Conference
Addressing population growth and facilitating healthcare investment is a key objective for the health authorities in the UAE. - May 26, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
An Updated Guide to Peripheral Nerve Injuries
"Examination of Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Second Edition," recently published by Thieme, teaches physicians and surgeons how to properly examine a patient with a suspected focal neuropathy. This new edition contains unique, full-color illustrations that, along with high-quality... - May 24, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Updated Visual Guide to Hands-on Palpation Techniques
"Palpation Techniques: Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists, Second Edition," recently published by Thieme, is a completely updated, beautifully illustrated guide with clear, step-by-step instructions that help readers identify and then distinguish between various body structures. It... - May 24, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Teo’s Modern Guide to Keyhole Brain Surgery
Thieme is proud to launch "Principles and Practice of Keyhole Brain Surgery," by Drs. Charles Teo and Michael Sughrue, at this year’s meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), that was held in Washington, D.C. from May 2nd to 6th. This timely,... - May 24, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Startup USA Global Event September 21-22nd, 2015 in Chicago, IL
Centered on "Building Value for Exit," Startup USA will be packed with global success stories, workshops and networking opportunities and will reinvigorate entrepreneurship around the world by bringing local and global investors together with startups and growth companies. - May 22, 2015 - Scaale, Inc
Source One Engineered Products and Direct Spend Experts Receive Top 100 Projects Award
Source One Management Services named an Executive 100 award winner for the tenth consecutive year by Supply and Demand Chain Executive Magazine, recognized for its innovative work within supply chain optimization and management for a multinational medical devices manufacturer. - May 22, 2015 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Women’s Health of Central MA Will be Moving
To the former Shrewsbury St. Sealtest Factory Building in Worcester! - May 22, 2015 - Women's Health of Central MA
MD Support’s LowViz Guide Offers Gift of Sight
For four days, Bill DeMaio could see through walls. And that’s really saying something, considering that he has no eyesight. Until May 10, 2015, Bill could find his way around an unfamiliar building only by either asking people for directions or hoping to find Braille signs. But then, on the... - May 21, 2015 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
New Healthcare Report Profiles 11 Profitable Value-Based Reimbursement Models, Offers Lessons from Early Adopters
A new Healthcare Intelligence Network report highlighting delivery of high-value healthcare by Humana, Bon Secours, and others offers a roadmap for a successful transition from a fee-based payment system. - May 21, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Trice Imaging, Inc. Appoints Healthcare IT Savant, Bernd Nuber, as Senior Vice President of Business Development
Trice, a leading provider in the medical image management industry, today welcomed Bernd Nuber as Senior Vice President of Business Development. His role will encompass Trice’s global sales, industry partnerships and product development as Trice continues to lead the mobile medical imaging... - May 21, 2015 - Trice Imaging, Inc.
3106 Pounds Shed by Minnesotans in the Slim Down Challenge; Winners Announced
The Slim Down Challenge, hosted by Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating (SSHE) of Minnesota, was an 18-week challenge for participants to improve their health and lose weight through their nutrition. 165 Minnesotans entered the Challenge, and a total of 3106 pounds were lost over the course of 18... - May 20, 2015 - Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating
Goda Chiropractic and Injury Center Helps Attorneys Win Larger Verdicts
Dr. Matt Goda, D.C. from the Goda Chiropractic and Injury Center Helps Attorneys Win Larger Verdicts - May 20, 2015 - Goda Chiropractic
MASA Assist Gives Health and Injury Prevention Tips in Honor of National Trauma Awareness Month
MASA Assist (Medical Air Services Association), a provider of life-saving medical transportation services, recognizes National Trauma Awareness Month by Giving Injury Prevention Tips. - May 20, 2015 - MASA Assist
June 18, 2015 Webinar: Yale New Haven Health System's Embedded Care Coordination Model for At-Risk Populations
Yale New Haven Health System will describe its three-pronged approach to embedded care coordination for three high-risk populations during a June 18, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - May 20, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Presentation at International Headache Congress Shows electroCore’s Chronic Cluster Headache Treatment to be Cost-Effective
· electroCore’s gammaCore non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) therapy improves quality of life when added to standard of care (SOC) · gammaCore is cost-effective compared to other treatment options · gammaCore reduces acute medication usage, resulting in a 30%... - May 20, 2015 - electroCore
Europital Introduces PenThu® Simulator Program
Europital has recently launched PenThu® Simulator Program to provide clients and clinical research professionals the opportunity to experience PenThu® for free during five business days under a test environment. The Simulator Program is a free service. Users will be able to interact in a... - May 20, 2015 - Europital BVBA
An Authoritative Guide to Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Dr. Susan Mackinnon’s dedication to research and clinical practice in peripheral nerve surgery has answered many important questions and benefited thousands of patients over the last four decades. With "Nerve Surgery," recently published by Thieme, Dr. Mackinnon lays the foundation... - May 20, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
UAE Shortlisted for Five Awards at the Upcoming Building Healthcare Exhibition & Conferences
Nine awards categories to recognize the region’s leaders in the hospital design, infrastructure and build. - May 20, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Transition to ICD-10 - a Tough Job Made Easy by Bristol Healthcare Services
Its time ICD-9 is replaced by ICD-10. The bill has been passed and ICD-10 will be the future of medical coding. It is being said that all the flaws of ICD-9 have rectified in ICD-10. - May 20, 2015 - Bristol Healthcare Services
PerformanceScrubs.com Has Been Named One the Top 2015 Innovators of the Year by Apparel Magazine
PerformanceScrubs.com, a Performance HealthCare Products company, today announced that Apparel Magazine has named it one of the Top 2015 Innovators of the Year. Apparel Magazine named PerformanceScrubs.com one of 2015’s Top Innovators. Performance was among many others who were nominated... - May 19, 2015 - Performance Healthcare Products
WeInterpret.net Hires New Chief Operations Officer
WeInterpret.net hires Ron Burke to fill the position of Chief Operations Officer. - May 19, 2015 - WeInterpret.net
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Announces Honored Member, Bruce H. Levin, as Doctor of the Year 2015
For his achievements and accomplishments in 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. - May 19, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
What Does Tattoo Removal Cost in New Jersey? It Depends on Many Factors.
Reflections Center for Skin & Body warns that those who offer tattoo removal cost over the phone are not being “up front” in their pricing. - May 17, 2015 - Reflections Center for Skin & Body
Curemeta LLC to Present at IBC Life Science 2015
Curemeta LLC, a Boston-based oncology biotech, will be at the IBC Life Science Conference in San Francisco. They will be presenting data on their ADCs which target pluripotent cancer stem cells. - May 16, 2015 - Curemeta LLC
Dr. Bert W. Winterholler, DDS Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Bert W. Winterholler, DDS, of Billings, Montana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Bert W. Winterholler Dr. Winterholler has over 35 years of experience in the... - May 16, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Global Uveitis Treatment Market is Expected to Expand at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2014 to 2020 - Persistence Market Research
This report provides in-depth analysis and estimation of the uveitis treatment market for the period 2014–2020, considering 2013 as the base year for the calculation. Moreover, data pertaining to current market dynamics, including market drivers, restraints, trends, and recent developments, has been provided in the report. - May 16, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Aspire Eyewear - Trunk Show and Drawing for Free Sunglasses
A Trunk Show will be held at Linden Optometry, P.C. in Pasadena on Saturday, May 16th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM to celebrate the grand opening of their Aspire Eyewear Center. A drawing will be held and one lucky person will receive a free pair of Aspire Sunglasses. - May 15, 2015 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
VersaSuite Exhibits at the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals EHR and Clearinghouse Vendor Fair
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the Louisiana DHH Electronic Health Record and Clearinghouse Vendor Fair in Baton Rouge, LA. What: Louisiana DHH EHR and Clearinghouse Vendor Fair. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to... - May 15, 2015 - VersaSuite
Oxford Instruments Healthcare Launches Customer Portal and Remote Helium Monitoring
Oxford Instruments Healthcare has launched a unique OiHealthcare Customer Portal, to help customers improve their efficiency in the delivery of patient care, and OiVision, providing remote magnet monitoring for MRI systems. - May 15, 2015 - Oxford Instruments Healthcare
Accredited Drug Testing Inc Receives National Accreditation
The Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) has officially designated Accredited Drug Testing Inc as an “Accredited Collection Facility.” Accredited status means that the facility operations and personnel has met the highest standards established by the Drug and Alcohol... - May 14, 2015 - Accredited Drug Testing Inc
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 2015 Oklahoma Rural Health Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2015 Oklahoma Rural Health Conference in Norman, Oklahoma. What: Oklahoma Rural Health Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call... - May 14, 2015 - VersaSuite
New Jersey’s First Reading Glasses Alternative! New FDA Approved KAMRA Inlay to Correct Presbyopia
Even if you never had vision problems, you cannot escape presbyopia; an age-related process that affects more than a billion people worldwide. Until this month, refractive surgeons had very little to offer their presbyopic patients. Today Clarity Refractive Services is pleased to announce a new... - May 13, 2015 - Omni Eye Services
SleepSafe® Drivers’ Adrian Knight to Discuss Sleep Apnea and the Transportation Industry on The Tim Ridley Show, Part of the Road Dog Trucking SiriusXM® Family
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 Since SleepSafe Drivers has devised one of the nation's leading OSA solutions for the transportation industry and other high-risk... - May 13, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
CRO Analytics Announces Partnership with ACRP to Assess Clinical Trial Quality
Partnership Will Utilize Performer™ Platform for Investigator Sites to Evaluate Trials - May 13, 2015 - CRO Analytics
Policymakers in Middle East Urged to Invest in Formal Systems of Old Age Support and Long-Term Care
Need to ensure the availability of health and social services for older persons and promote their continuous participation in a socially and economically productive life. - May 13, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
ARCO/Murray Construction Awarded Contract for New Suncoast Community Health Center Location
ARCO / Murray Construction Company and Suncoast Community Health Centers held a ground-breaking ceremony to announce the construction of a new community health center and corporate office building. The two-story 31,200 SF facility will be constructed on a 2.2-acre site in Brandon, FL. This... - May 12, 2015 - ARCO|Murray Construction
CareSouth Announces Direct Messaging
CareSouth announces Direct messaging, providing single point of connectivity for secure transfer of health information for their home health agencies. - May 11, 2015 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Epitope Diagnostics Launches a Novel 25-OH Vitamin D ELISA Kit
Epitope Diagnostics, Inc. has added a new ELISA kit to their product line to detect the total amount of 25-OH vitamin D2 and D3 in serum or plasma sample. This is a monoclonal antibody-based ELISA with a unique vitamin D releasing buffer for easy and reliable measurement of 25-OH vitamin D. - May 11, 2015 - Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.
Global Healthcare Travel Council Appoints New Board Members Elizabeth Ziemba and Irving Stackpole to Lead Education Initiatives for GHTC
The Global Healthcare Travel Council (GHTC) announces the appointment of Elizabeth Ziemba, President of Medical Tourism Training, Inc. (MTTI) and Irving Stackpole, President of Stackpole & Associates, to its Board of Directors effective immediately. Their mandate is to develop and deliver a... - May 11, 2015 - Global Healthcare Travel Council
Local Resident of 35 Years and Doc of 18 Years to Walk 39 Miles to End Breast Cancer
Local Rancho Palos Verde resident and Downey, CA doctor to Walk 39.3 Breast Cancer-Crushing Miles Set to Participate in Weekend-Long AVON 39 in Santa Barbara, CA on Sept 12-13th. Donna L. Wong, D.O., resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, and Family Physician of Downey, CA will join thousands of women... - May 10, 2015 - Donna L. Wong, D.O., Inc
Middle East Crossroad: Medical Tourism Association® to Host Certification Workshop in Jordan
Training for hospital administrators, insurance and human resource professionals, and related travel, tourism and hospitality interests, May 30-31, 2015, at Le Meridien Amman Hotel. - May 10, 2015 - Medical Tourism Association™
Leading KL Hearing Aid Center Hosting Open House
Malaysia's leading hearing aid center, NewSound Hearing, is making the most of national Better Hearing and Speech Month with an open house including free hearing screenings later this month. - May 10, 2015 - NewSound Hearing
Review Concierge Launches Reviews Matter Blog
Review Concierge publishes new blog, Reviews Matter. The Company offers a complete range of services to help healthcare practitioners, practice managers, patient experience professionals, and office managers, marketing and social media teams to manage online reviews and protect their reputations. - May 08, 2015 - Review Concierge
BREATHE LA Held Its First Annual Asthma Symposium on World Asthma Day
First Annual Countywide Asthma Symposium Was Emceed by Lolita Lopez of NBC4 Healthy Eating, Healthy Breathing: Childhood Obesity and its Links to Asthma. - May 08, 2015 - Breathe California of Los Angeles County (Breathe LA)
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on “Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Pipeline Analysis"
Current therapies provide a tremendous opportunity for therapies specific to CHF such as gene-based, stem cell-based and miRNA-based therapies, which reverses disease course and reduce the number of cardiac events. - May 08, 2015 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Laser Locators Makes Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Tampa Bay Area
Laser Locators, a world-wide leader selling ophthalmic lasers and diagnostic equipment, announced today that the Tampa Bay Business Journal ranked Laser Locators in the Top 10 for “nearly big” companies on its annual Best Place to Work list for the Tampa Bay area. This makes the second... - May 07, 2015 - Laser Locators