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Medicom Health Interactive and Vitalz Form Strategic Partnership

Alliance delivers Medicom Health Interactive’s innovative patient engagement solutions leveraging the Vitalz enterprise patient engagement platform to connect patients and providers. - December 03, 2014 - Medicom Health Interactive

Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors 2014 Cancer Fundraiser Event Teams

ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian/testicular tissue), was proud to sponsor local staff in multiple 2014 cancer research fundraisers. ReproTech, Ltd. sponsored its Reno, NV staff and team to participate in... - December 03, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC

CRO Analytics Seeks Pilot Program Participants for Industry’s First Clinical Trial Quality System

Performer™ platform enables users to benchmark clinical trial performance against industry standards, assess key drivers of performance, and provide predictive analytics. - December 03, 2014 - CRO Analytics

MR Solutions Announces the First Installations of Its Second Generation Cryogen Free Magnet Technology for Increased Scientific Capabilities in Preclinical MRI

MR Solutions has introduced its second generation MRI magnet technology to its range of ground breaking 3T and 7T, cryogen free, preclinical scanners. Features of this new technology include variable field operation, higher intrinsic magnetic field homogeneity, larger fields of view (FOV)... - December 03, 2014 - MR Solutions

MoBiTec, Germany to Offer Cryogenic Vials for Embryo Cryopreservation by Vitrification Manufactured by Sumitomo, Japan

In cryopreservation vitrification is a common method used to preserve egg cells and embryos. Of utmost importance is that the oocyte or embryo is stored in a vessel that allows appropriate temperature modulation. - December 03, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH

BREATHE LA Held Its 6th Annual COPD Conference

Doctors and Healthcare Professionals Discussed New Technologies - December 02, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles County (Breathe LA)

Publisher Seeks Feedback for 10th Annual "State of the Healthcare Industry" Survey

The Healthcare Intelligence Network extends its yearly invitation to industry executives to identify 2014 business triumphs as well as top-of-mind 2015 concerns and challenges by completing the publisher's tenth annual Trends & Forecasts survey. - December 01, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network

Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Marketing and Licensing Campaign for Bio Geo Genetics Invention

An innovative line of groundbreaking, all-natural healing remedies, the Bio Geo Genetics, has been developed by Cornelius Warren of Chesapeake, Virginia. The invention’s unique formulas offer almost instant relief from a variety of physical ailments. The Bio Geo Genetics are made available... - November 29, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Russia: Antibiotics Market Report - Analysis and Forecast to 2020

Marketreportsonrussia.com presents a report on “Russia: Antibiotics - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2020,” the market will be transformed in the medium term. Profiles of the leading companies and brands are also included. - November 29, 2014 - Market Reports on Russia

PlacidMobile a Free iOS and Android Medical Tourism App by PlacidWay

PlacidWay, a leader in the medical tourism industry, announced the release of its PlacidMobile applications for iPhone/iPad and Android mobile devices. - November 28, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA

electroCore CEO, JP Errico, Emphasizes the Importance of Early Collaboration with Patients Group, Providers, and Payors When Introducing Innovative Technologies

JP Errico, founder and CEO of electroCore, speaking at The FT Global Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Conference in London last week, emphasized the importance of working with each of the major stakeholders, i.e., patients and their advocates, key opinion-leading physicians, and decision-makers... - November 28, 2014 - electroCore

COPD and Asthma Devices Market is Expected to Reach $34.3 Billion, Global, by 2020 - Allied Market Research

According to a new report by Allied Market Research titled, "Global COPD and Asthma Devices Market - Size, Industry Analysis, Trends, Opportunities, Growth and Forecast, 2013 - 2020", the global COPD and asthma devices market would reach $34.3 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 4.5%... - November 28, 2014 - Allied Market Research

Global Neuroprosthetics Market is Expected to Reach $14 Billion by 2020 - Allied Market Research

According to a new report by Allied Market Research titled, "Global Neuroprosthetics Market (Product Types, Technology, Application, and Geography) - Size, Share, Global Trends, Company Profiles, Demand, Insights, Analysis, Research, Report, Opportunities, Segmentation and Forecast, 2013 -... - November 28, 2014 - Allied Market Research

Innovation Direct™ Spearheading Marketing Initiative for Sensation Invention To Industry

A simple yet innovative new twist on a commonly used personal accessory, the Sensation, has been developed by Kathy Mills of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The invention's unique design provides its users with tissues that offer unprecedented health benefits. The Sensation’s proprietary... - November 27, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Penthu Will be Officially Presented on 3rd of December 2014 in Basel

Europital has established a date for presenting its latest project: PenThu, a global platform developed by clinical research professionals for clinical research professionals. The event will take place next 3rd of December in Basel, concretely at the Radisson Blu Hotel, situated in the heart of... - November 27, 2014 - Europital BVBA

Tragedy to Triumph: Triumph Foundation Brings Hope & Resources to Paralyzed This Holiday Season

Triumph Foundation visits Southern California hospitals to bring people who have recently become paralyzed Care Baskets full of resources, have a Christmas party, and deliver a message of hope for life after spinal cord injury. - November 26, 2014 - Triumph Foundation

UAE Among Top 20 Countries Globally in Healthcare Spending Per Capita

Arab Health exhibition to showcase increased participation from UAE healthcare entities. - November 26, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions

Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Licensing Liaison for Medical Spanish: Easy and Interactive Invention

An innovative new product that holds the potential to greatly improve certain aspects of patient/doctor communications, the Medical Spanish: Easy and Interactive, has been developed by Steven Cortes of Babylon, New York. The invention's unique design enables medical professionals to expand the... - November 26, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

TSItouch Releases the Executive Series

TSItouch LLC. Today announced the new Executive Series, sizes included 48”, 55”, 65”, and 84”. The new Advanced Interactive Collaboration (AIC) solutions are ideal for any kind of 24/7 application as well as for interactive whiteboard usages in meeting rooms and class rooms. - November 25, 2014 - TSItouch

Ebola PPE Selection Guidelines Based on Industry Tested Technical Specifications a Step in the Right Direction According to ISEA

Additional ISEA resource documents include list of ISEA members with Ebola specific PPE by product category and helpful descriptions of product standards. - November 25, 2014 - International Safety Equipment Association

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Bruce H. Levin M.D. with Special Times Square Appearance

Bruce H. Levin, M.D., of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Pain Medicine. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Dr. Levin's image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on November 28th, 2014. - November 25, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who

Laurel A. Dolejs Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Laurel A. Dolejs of Bedford, Ohio has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Laurel A. Dolejs Ms. Dolejs has over 30 years experience in the healthcare field. She is currently... - November 25, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

CareMinders Home Care Announces New At-Home Assisted Living Care Division Which Allows Seniors to Stay Living in Their Home While Receiving Assisted Living Level of Care

CareMinders At-Home Assisted Living Care Division specializes in a new in-home senior care service that combines the full range of services people receive in assisted living residences or memory care suites now delivered in client’s homes eliminating the need to move. - November 24, 2014 - CareMinders Home Care

Voicebrook to Exhibit at California Society of Pathologists Conference

Innovative AP reporting solutions to be showcased at 67th Annual Meeting. - November 24, 2014 - Voicebrook, Inc.

New Blog for Healthcare Professionals Has Launched Today on epgonline.org

Launching today on the online disease and medicines knowledge base epgonline.org is a free to use blog platform for healthcare professionals (HCPs). Here, users will be able to share clinical and non-clinical advice, information, opinion, anecdotes and more with a global community of over half a... - November 24, 2014 - EPG Health Media

The Grand Healthcare System Wants Your Help to Paint the Town Grand

The Grand Healthcare System recently introduced a fun contest to present their creative new brand. Their advertising campaign invites the public to help introduce the company’s nursing and rehabilitation facilities. The Grand Healthcare System team asks everyone to submit their most creative,... - November 23, 2014 - The Grand Healthcare Solutions

Gloucestershire Telecare and Skyguard Provide Greater Independence to Dementia and Alzheimer's Sufferers

Europe’s leading personal safety service provider - Skyguard, are working with Gloucestershire Telecare to help dementia and Alzheimer’s sufferers lead more independent and safer lives. Gloucestershire Telecare - a jointly funded service by NHS Gloucestershire Care Services and... - November 23, 2014 - Skyguard Ltd

KL Translation Announces Focus on Quality Medical Translations for Its Clients

Medical translation services have become very important in our daily lives. KL Translations has therefore announced to offer quality translation services with a specific focus on providing high quality medical translation services to its clients. - November 23, 2014 - KL Translations

Bruce H. Levin Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals

For his achievements and accomplishments in the field of pain Medicine, Dr. Bruce H. Levin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been selected to appear in Times Square, New York City on 11/28/2014. - November 22, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Precision Now Announces Elderly/Senior Home Health Care Services in Harrisburg and Chambersburg

Pottsville, Pennsylvania’s Precision HHC (Home Health Care) is now proud to offer new elderly/senior home health care services in Harrisburg and Chambersburg. Precision HHC is one of Pennsylvania’s top senior home care providers. Hundreds of seniors across the state have used the... - November 22, 2014 - Precision HHC

Customed, Inc. Issues Recall of Sterile Convenience Kits-Trays, Bags, and New Lots Added to the Previous Recall

NB: this is a Customed document re: RES69448 as suggested by the FDA On October 8th, 2014 Customed, Inc. initiated a recall of sterile convenience surgical kits-trays, bags (known as “Convenience Kits”), and New Lots Added as follow-up to the June 3, 2014 Class I recall of 233... - November 21, 2014 - Customed

An Updated, Beautifully Illustrated Guide to Reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery

Drawing on decades of operating room and teaching experience, Dr. Weerda and his team offer a complete guide to reconstructive options for facial, head, and neck defects in this eagerly awaited second edition of "Reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery" recently published by Thieme. The... - November 21, 2014 - Thieme Publishers

Join Club Inhale/Exhale for the "14 Day Fat Furnace Challenge." The 14 Day Weight Loss Kickstart is Open to Anyone in the Billerica, Danvers, MA Areas, Ages 18 and Up.

During the 14 day program you will have access to all Club Inhale/Exhale Fitness Classes, a meal design to fit your lifestyle and motivational email coaching. You do not have to be a member of the facility to participate in this program. - November 20, 2014 - Club Inhale Exhale

DNAe Highlights the Urgent Need for Fast Diagnostics to Help Tackle the Growing Threat of Antibiotic Resistance

Welcomes £10 million Longitude Prize for an accurate, rapid, cost-effective and easy-to-use point-of-need diagnostic test for bacterial infections - November 20, 2014 - DNA Electronics

Russia: Wheelchairs Market Report - Analysis and Forecast to 2020

Marketreportsonrussia.com presents a report on “Russia: Wheelchairs - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2020.” You can find here a strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. - November 20, 2014 - Market Reports on Russia

Global Biosensor Market Will Reach US $22,551.2 Million in 2020 by Persistence Market Research

In North America usage of biosensor technology in North America is high compared to other regions of the world due to technological advancements and broader application areas in different industries. - November 20, 2014 - Persistence Market Research

Metabolic Medical Institute Hosts Medical Students at Its Live Integrative Medicine Event

The Metabolic Medical Institute (MMI) was pleased to host several local medical students at its Live Integrative and Metabolic Medicine Courses in Miami, FL on October 31, 2014. These courses are part of an Integrative Medicine Graduate Certificate program offered through MMI’s partnership... - November 20, 2014 - Metabolic Medical Institute

New Speakers, New Topics on 6th Annual EU Reimbursement and Market Access Conference Agenda

Evidence, Working with Payers and HTAs, EU Market Access Strategies Among This Years’ Session Topics - November 20, 2014 - Q1 Productions

i-calQ Receives U.S. Patent for Smartphone-Based Method of Rapid Diagnostic Testing

The first smartphone-based quantitative point-of-care diagnostic platform with integrated decision support. Turn any smartphone into a portable laboratory and medical specialist. - November 20, 2014 - i-calQ, LLC

Student Discusses Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients at Whitworth University

Whitworth University in Spokane, WA was the setting for a student presentation designed to educate and inform fellow students of the importance of fertility preservation for cancer patients. Kayla Batastini, daughter of ReproTech Site Director, Danika Batastini, and nursing student of Whitworth... - November 20, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC

WeInterpret.net Has Been Awarded the Interpreting Services Contract for Frederick County Government

Maryland Interpreting Services dba: WeInterpret.net has been awarded the Interpreting Services contract for Frederick County Government. This contract establishes an exclusive partnership between WeInterpret.net and Frederick County Government for all sign language interpreting needs within county government. - November 19, 2014 - WeInterpret.net

Flagler Hospital and BayView Healthcare Collaborate for Better Patient Care

Use of Avancen MOD Corporation’s Innovative “Medication on Demand” Device Allows Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility to Collaborate to Improve Patient Pain Management. - November 19, 2014 - Avancen MOD Corporation

December 16, 2014 Webinar: Humana to Detail Physician Quality Rewards for Population Health Management

Drawing upon its rich five-year experience of supporting physician practices' transition from volume to value, Humana will describe its value-based Provider Quality Rewards program during a December 16, 2014 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - November 19, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network

GammaTech Offers Medical-Grade DURABOOK P24 All-in-One PC for Healthcare Market

Features Antimicrobial Surface and ANSI/AAMI 60601-1 Edition Certification; 24” HD Display and Intel® Haswell Core™ Processor - November 19, 2014 - GammaTech Computer Corporation

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Physician Receives 2014 Red Ribbon Award

Dr. Roberta Laguerre-Frederique receives award for contribution in fight against HIV/AIDS. - November 19, 2014 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

An Updated Edition of a Classic Otology Review Book

"Clinical Otology, Fourth Edition," recently published by Thieme, is a detailed, contemporary review of evaluation, management, and rehabilitation options for patients with otologic and related disorders. It contains new chapters on molecular genetic diagnostics, contemporary management... - November 19, 2014 - Thieme Publishers

New Theatrical Work to Honor Wounded Warriors Ohio Dance Theatre Creates Multi-Media Ballet for Families of Veterans with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury

Ohio Dance Theatre premieres new work entitled Blood Stripe in April 2015 as part of Cleveland Public Theatre’s DanceWorks’ 15 series. The dance in 4 scenes is inspired by and created to tell the story of an OIF/OEF Marine and his family, and is a memorial to those who came before and are still to follow. The name of the piece comes from Marine jargon that references the red band on dress uniform trousers worn by officers and NCO’s symbolizing blood shed by marines in war. - November 18, 2014 - Ohio Dance Theatre