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Dr. Maria Delivoria-Papadopoulos Receives Prestigious Medical Award
Maria Delivoria-Papadopoulos, MD, was recently announced as the 2014 recipient of the Trust Fund of the Alumni Association of Women’s Medical College MCP Phyllis Marciano, MD, Woman in Medicine Award. Dr. Delivoria-Papadopoulous is the Chief of the Section of Neonatal- Perinatal Medicine and... - August 23, 2014 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Aleph Group Inc.'s Mobile Medical Clinics to Serve the Rural Areas of Nigeria
Aleph Group Inc. and Stefolga Group partnered to bring a fleet of mobile exam clinics to help contribute to the prevention of disease, community growth and expand their healthcare program. - August 23, 2014 - Aleph Group Inc.
VersaSuite Exhibits at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Vendor Fair
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Vendor Fair in Springfield, Illinois What: Community Health Institute (CHI) & EXPO. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to... - August 22, 2014 - VersaSuite
Health Briefs to Air Segment on Salmonella
Salmonella has the ability to make people very ill from food they eat. The provocative program reports on what is affected and what to do. - August 22, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names Dr. Kristen Hammett as New President-Elect
NCVMA Selects Waynesville Veterinarian to Serve on 2014-2015 Executive Board. - August 22, 2014 - NCVMA
Fatty Acids Supplements Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020 by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market research Released New Forthcoming Report "Fatty Acids Supplements Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020." - August 22, 2014 - Persistence Market Research
Practice Velocity Named to Inc. 500|5000 List for Third Consecutive Year
Practice Velocity®, LLC, the #1 rated urgent care software and services company, announced its inclusion on the Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest growing privately held companies in the United States for the third consecutive year. For more than 30 years, this exclusive list has recognized and... - August 21, 2014 - Practice Velocity
Low Vision Conferences Becoming High-Tech Accessible
Organizations for the blind and visually impaired will soon be able to provide indoor navigation technology at their national conferences. The service, called “Audio Guide”, is being offered free to charitable organizations by Macular Degeneration Support, with financial backing by... - August 21, 2014 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
American Venous Forum - Vein Forum Course 2014 - Fall 2014 Fellows Course - Registration Extended
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; 14 credits meet the requirements for Self- Assessment. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. Grants are available to cover fellows' expenses. - August 21, 2014 - American Venous Forum
India Endoscopy Visualization System Components Market Outlook to 2020
Marketreportsonindia.com presents a report on “India Endoscopy Visualization System Components Market Outlook to 2020.” It provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of these market categories, and global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants, pipeline products. - August 21, 2014 - Market Reports on India
New Market Research Reports that the Skincare Devices Industry Expected to Reach Worth of $12,799.5 Million by 2020
Grand View Research Has Announced the latest Addition of "Global Skincare Devices Industry Trends & Forecasts to 2020" Market Research Report to Their Database - August 21, 2014 - Grand View Research
Health Briefs Presents Basics of ALS in Upcoming Segment
The health and medical show will give viewers information regarding Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is often called "Lou Gehrig's Disease. - August 21, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
VersaSuite Exhibits at the Community Health Institute (CHI) & EXPO
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the Community Health Institute (CHI) & EXPO in San Diego, California What: Community Health Institute (CHI) & EXPO. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com... - August 20, 2014 - VersaSuite
Innovation Direct™ to be at Helm of Licensing Initiative for Roving Relaxer Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as a highly functional physical aid, the Roving Relaxer, has been developed by Michelle Redmon-Crawford of Riverdale, Georgia. The invention's unique design enables it to meet the many needs of those normally confined to a wheelchair. The Roving Relaxer... - August 20, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Biological Drugs Market Will Reach USD 2, 87,139.7 Million in 2019, Globally: Persistence Market Research
Global Market Study on Biological Drugs: North America to Witness Highest Growth by 2020 - Persistence Market Research - August 19, 2014 - Persistence Market Research
Club Inhale/Exhale a Private Fitness & Nutritional Design Studio Introduces It's Workshop Nutritional Design, Your Food Guide to the Good & the Bad
Club Inhale / Exhale is holding the Nutritional Design, Your Food Guide to the Good & the Bad on September 17th from 7:15-8:15pm. This workshop will educate you on how and what foods will make your body run efficiently and burn fat. Out of the box ideas on workouts & more. Nutritional Design, Your Food Guide to the Good & the Bad has been developed so that you could take the guess work out of your eating letting you focus on the results. - August 19, 2014 - Club Inhale Exhale
MMS Holdings and Oncology Trials Insights Form Strategic Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Oncology Support Services
MMS Holdings Inc., a global clinical research organization that focuses on regulatory submission support for the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries, and Oncology Trials Insights (OTI), an organization of oncology key opinion leaders that architect superior clinical trial... - August 18, 2014 - MMS Holdings Inc.
2014 SAPA 22nd Annual Conference "Shaping the Medicine of Tomorrow" to be Held on Sep 13 at Princeton University
Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) is pleased to announce that the 22nd SAPA annual conference under the theme of “Shaping the Medicine of Tomorrow” will be held on Saturday September 13, 2014, 8 am – 5:30 pm, at the Jadewin Fine McDonnel Building, Princeton University, New Jersey 08540. The registration is open online at www.sapaweb.org. - August 18, 2014 - Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association
An Updated Edition of a Comprehensive Text on Spinal Deformities
Thieme is excited to announce the publication of the second edition of "Spinal Deformities," a concise overview of current key principles and practices used in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal deformities. Each chapter of this introductory text begins with The Essentials, a bulleted... - August 17, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Health Briefs Offers Segment on Healthy Sodium Tips
The informative cable program reports on how viewers can find the right amount of sodium to consume on a daily basis in a new segment. - August 16, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
The Most Innovative Way Yet to Prepare a Bath Now on Indiegogo
Hayllow, a Slovenian startup announced today the launch of their Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. With the funds raised they hope to establish a permanent production line and open an online store. Hayllow are small pillows sowed from organic cotton and stuffed with dried hay flowers. Preparing a truly natural herbal bath without bath foams or any kind of chemical solutions is now quicker and easier than ever. - August 16, 2014 - Hayllow
Chelten Benefits Group Announces Major Medical Carrier Offerings
General Agent now offers High Deductible Health Plans with Supplemental GAP plans through Michigan Brokers. - August 15, 2014 - Chelten Benefits Group
Turn Page on Next Chapter in Regenerative Medicine at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Panel discussion and workshop examines "Innovations in Stem Cell Treatments and Regenerative Medicine," Sunday, Sept. 20, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 15, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Waterview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Honors National Immunization Month This August
Waterview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a Queens, New York nursing home, helps spread awareness about the importance of promoting vaccines and staying up to date with shots this summer and year round. - August 15, 2014 - Waterview Nursing & Rehabilitation
American Venous Forum - Call for Abstracts Open
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to those physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in this growing educational program by submission of a formal abstract for standard oral, quick shot presentation, poster presentation or poster display. - August 14, 2014 - American Venous Forum
homemd Launches Doctor House Call Service in Los Angeles
Rapidly evolving healthcare system and technology drive demand for mobile doctor services. - August 14, 2014 - homemd
Health Briefs Presents Eye-Opening Segment on Sleep and Junk Food
Sleep-deprived adults can cut cravings for salty and fatty foods by more than half if they hit the sack earlier. - August 14, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
Ashland University Involved in Research Showing Lead Released from African Cookware Contaminates Food
Lead levels in foods prepared in aluminum pots from Cameroon exceed U.S. guidelines for lead consumption according to a new study published this month. A typical serving contains almost 200 times more lead than California’s Maximum Allowable Dose Level (MADL) of 0.5 micrograms per day. Two... - August 14, 2014 - Ashland University
The Essential Guide to Managing Tumors of the Central Nervous System
"Neuro-Oncology: The Essentials, Third Edition," recently published by Thieme, is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental science and core clinical concepts behind the successful multidisciplinary management of patients with brain and spine tumors. Among the updates to this new... - August 14, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Obesity Surgery Devices Market Will Reach USD 2,489.5 Million in 2020: Persistence Market Research
Global Market Study on Obesity Surgery Devices: Asia-Pacific to Witness Highest Growth by 2020 - Persistence Market Research - August 14, 2014 - Persistence Market Research
EmpowerSystems Empower Inpatient™ v1.1.57 Achieves ONC HIT 2014 Edition Complete EHR Certification from ICSA Labs
EmpowerSystems™ Empower Inpatient™ v.1.1.57 has achieved ONC HIT 2014 Edition Complete EHR certification, which designates that the software is capable of supporting Eligible Hospitals with meeting the Stage 1 and Stage 2 meaningful use measures required to qualify for funding under the... - August 13, 2014 - Empower Systems
Key Management Group, Inc. Announces Participation in Allscripts Client Experience (ACE) 2014 Conference
KMG to showcase its flagship mobile application, emrAnyWhere, designed for Chronic Care Management through Home Health Monitoring. - August 13, 2014 - KMG Infotech Ltd
Uniform Advantage Partners with The Dan Marino Foundation to Raise Awareness About Autism
In recognition of Autism Awareness, Uniform Advantage is partnering with The Dan Marino Foundation this Fall 2014 by donating $1 from the sale of each of its “Autism Awareness White” prints. The total contributed will be over $2,000 to help support Autism programs. To learn more, please visit http://www.uniformadvantage.com/a-day-in-scrubs/ua-gives-back/dan-marino.asp. - August 12, 2014 - Uniform Advantage
AIDS Research Alliance Now Providing Leukopaks to Research and Pharmaceutical Institutions
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) is pleased to announce an expansion of its services to include the ability to conduct leukapheresis, and to provide blood products to research and pharmaceutical institutions. - August 12, 2014 - AIDS Research Alliance
NetHealth Becomes Healthmonix
NetHealth LLC changes name. NetHealth LLC announced today that the company is changing its name to Healthmonix as of August 2014. The name change is part of a re-branding initiative to better align the company’s name with its future strategy and near-term product roadmap. In light of... - August 12, 2014 - Healthmonix
Axiomtek Presents MPC225-873, Slim-Type 22-inch Fanless Medical Touch Panel Computer Powered by 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7/ i5/ i3/ Celeron® Processor
Axiomtek, one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of innovative, high performance and reliable PC-based industrial computer products, has introduced the new MPC225-873, its slim-type, 22-inch widescreen medical touch panel computer. The fanless MPC225-873 is UL60601-1/EN60601-1, CE,... - August 11, 2014 - Axiomtek
Bondtech Medical Waste Autoclaves Website by WebFL.US Showcases Hospital Sterilizers That Can Kill Ebola Virus
There is no cure for the deadly Ebola virus that is spreading across Africa and many fear headed for Europe, Asia and America. But through MedicalWasteAutoclaves.com, Bondtech offers treatment technology to take it out. - August 11, 2014 - WebFL.US
A Systematic Guide to the Highly Effective Treatment Technique of Connective Tissue Massage
Elisabeth Dicke, a former German physiotherapist, developed a systematic, scientifically based treatment method of connective tissue massage (or Bindegewebsmassage) which is now used throughout the world. "Connective Tissue Massage," recently published by Thieme, is a detailed reference... - August 10, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Healthcare Information Systems (HIS) Market Will Reach USD 53.2 Billion in 2019: Persistence Market Research
Global Market Study on Healthcare Information Systems: Asia to Witness Highest Growth by 2019 - Persistence Market Research - August 10, 2014 - Persistence Market Research
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2014 Tick-Borne Diseases Awareness Week Aug. 10-16
State Veterinary Association and The Virginia State Board of Health Sponsor Weeklong Statewide Observance to Improve Human and Animal Health. - August 09, 2014 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
Part of the Game: Leading Sports Surgeon to Address World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Jonathan Glashow, chief of Sports Medicine at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York and a lead physician for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association, will address orthopedic injuries at the 7th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 08, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
First Aid Certification Offers Summer Canadian Red Cross Training for Workers in Mississauga, Brampton and Oakville
First Aid Certification is now offering certified Red Cross training for businesses in Mississauga, Brampton and Oakville. - August 08, 2014 - First Aid Certification
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Marketing Campaign on Behalf of Cain Seat Invention
An innovative and highly useful new twist on a widely used physical aid product, the Cain Seat, has been developed by Dennis Lee Waltz of Franklin, Indiana. The invention's unique design provides those who utilized a cane with a model that offers distinct advantages over conventional versions. The... - August 08, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
New Pancreatic Cell Antibodies from ALPCO Allow Researchers to Identify and Isolate Major Pancreatic Cell Types
A new menu of pancreatic cell antibodies for the identification and isolation of major human pancreatic cell types is now available from ALPCO. - August 07, 2014 - ALPCO
Club Inhale/Exhale is Holding Registration Days at Their Billerica & Danvers Locations for Unlimited Fitness Classes
Club Inhale/Exhale offers unlimited Fitness Class in Danvers, Billerica & all surrounding communities. Kelly & Michael from Club Inhale/Exhale state "these fitness classes are for everyone," and they believe that you should test drive your fitness program just as you do a new car. They guarantee that when you're done test driving you won't want to walk away. - August 06, 2014 - Club Inhale Exhale
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Carla Y. Wright as Professional of the Year
Carla Y. Wright of Kennesaw, Georgia, 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 Psychology. - August 06, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Medical Tourism Association® Webcast Focus on International Paths to Self-Funding U.S. Employers
Case Studies Focus on Medical Tourism Healthcare Benefits Options -- International and Domestic -- Afforded to U.S. Employees - August 06, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Lone Tree Pediatrics Announces New Location
Lone Tree Pediatrics, an established leader in Pediatrics, announced today it has relocated to 10103 RidgeGate Pkwy #221 in Lone Tree, CO. The full new business address is: Lone Tree Pediatrics 10103 RidgeGate Pkwy #221 Lone Tree, CO 80124 Debra Berry MD, Pediatrician and Owner of Lone Tree... - August 05, 2014 - Pinnacle Medical Partners, LLC
Gilroy’s Atlas of Anatomy is Now SOMA’s Main Premium for 2014
Thieme, one of the world’s leading scientific, medical and academic publishers, is very pleased to announce an expansion of their partnership with the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA). SOMA has chosen "Atlas of Anatomy, Second Edition," by Anne M. Gilroy et al., as the... - August 05, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Marketing and Licensing Initiatives on Behalf of PSC Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide unparalleled protection during an emergency situation, the PSC, has been developed by Lane B. Moore of Denton, Maryland. The invention's unique design provides its users with thorough full body protection from flames and heat in a fire. The PSC deploys... - August 05, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.