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Dr. Jerry W. Pratt Honored as Lifetime VIP Member in Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Jerry W. Pratt, of Schoolcraft, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. - November 14, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 21st Annual Florida Rural Health Association Conference
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 21st Annual Florida Rural Health Conference What: 2014 FOM/IT Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774 When: November 19-20,... - November 14, 2014 - VersaSuite
Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Marketing Representative for Foot and Leg Protection Invention
An innovative new product designed to offer a valuable health benefit for its users, the Foot and Leg Protection, has been developed by Joyce Gober of Jasper, Alabama. The invention’s unique design allows it to protect bedridden patients from skin damage stemming from the skin on their legs... - November 14, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Brachytherapy Market Driven by New Technologies and New Indications
The global market for brachytherapy reached US$ 680 million in 2013, and the trend is toward a growth driven by new technologies (electronic brachytherapy, microspheres), new indications for LDR (lung, liver) and new markets (Asia, South America). - November 14, 2014 - MEDraysintell
An Updated Edition of a Classic Color Atlas
The sixth edition of the classic "Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Volume 2, Internal Organs," recently published by Thieme, makes mastering a vast amount of information on internal organs much less daunting. It offers a vivid review of the human body and its structure, and it is an ideal... - November 14, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Global Catheters Market is Expected to Reach $42.5 Billion by 2020 - Allied Market Research
The global catheters market would reach $42.5 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 7.5% during 2014 - 2020. Increased usage of catheters in minimally invasive surgeries and the introduction of technologically advanced catheters with improved efficacy contribute to growth of the global catheters market. - November 14, 2014 - Allied Market Research
R4 Alliance Marches Forward for Veteran Advocacy with the Patriots Parade Initiative
R4 is a national alliance of organizations supporting Our Military Family joining forces to improve quality of services. R4 has over 38 member organizations who have served over 140,000. R4 is launching the Patriots Parade inspiring America to accomplish personal summits in honor of the fallen to support the living. - November 13, 2014 - R4 Alliance
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to Receive Civic Leader Award at the Breath of Life™ Awards on November 20, 2014
On November 20, 2014, Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to recognize Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti with the Civic Leader Award for his fresh, innovation efforts to create a healthier, greener, more sustainable Los Angeles. Mayor Garcetti’s nomination as the... - November 13, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Inteprod Ranked Among Top Women-Owned Businesses in Philadelphia
Medical Contract Manufacturer Named to Top 100 Women-Owned Business List by the Philadelphia Business Journal. - November 13, 2014 - Inteprod LLC
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 2014 Kansas Hospital Association Convention and Trade Show
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2014 Kansas Hospital Association Conference and Trade Show. What: 2014 FOM/IT Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When:... - November 13, 2014 - VersaSuite
New Session Topics, More Speakers on Agenda for 4th Annual Medical Communications and the Dissemination of Healthcare Information Conference
Open Payment Reporting, Communicating Deadlines, Addressing Transfer of Value Among New Session Topics. - November 13, 2014 - Q1 Productions
Gaw | Poe LLP Prevents MedeAnalytics, Inc. from Shutting Down Business Operations of Stella Systems, LLC
Gaw | Poe LLP client Stella Systems prevails on Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by MedeAnalytics seeking to compel Stella to surrender its computer equipment. - November 12, 2014 - Gaw | Poe LLP
Clubhouse International Presents First-Ever USA National Clubhouse Conference
Clubhouse International, a non-profit organization coordinating a global network of Clubhouse Communities for people living with mental illness, today opened the very first USA National Clubhouse Conference, which is being held on Nov. 12-14, 2014 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Over 260 participants from approximately 100 Clubhouses from across America are expected to attend the conference, which focuses on how to create a national voice for the Clubhouse model of recovery from mental illness. - November 12, 2014 - Clubhouse International
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Sharon Williams as Professional of the Year
Sharon Williams, of Redlands, California, 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 In-home Healthcare. - November 12, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Glenn Ekblad as Professional of the Year
Glenn Ekblad, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Preventative Medicine. - November 12, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Eminent Spine Releases Updated King Cobra® and Copperhead® White Paper
Eminent Spine has released an updated white paper by Dr. Stephen Courtney. The study validates the extensive research and development by Eminent Spine providing safe and effective spinal products. The study of 180 patients and 196 plates and 1,320 cervical screws and 679 PEEK cervical cages,... - November 12, 2014 - Eminent Spine
Eminent Spine Black Diamondback Rattlesnake™ Successfully Implanted
Eminent Spine is proud to announce that spinal surgeon Dr. Stephen Courtney in Plano, TX performed the company’s first lateral lumbar plate surgery - the “Black Diamond Rattlesnake™.” The surgery was performed on October 27, 2014. Dr. Courtney has successfully implanted the... - November 12, 2014 - Eminent Spine
Maternity Test Now Available at TestDiagnostics.com
TestDiagnostics is proud to offer the maternity DNA testing kit. Testing situations are not fun for anyone, and they understand the delicate nature of DNA testing. To make the process smooth and easy for you, TestDiagnostics provides you with these tests for your convenience. When you have to take... - November 12, 2014 - Test Diagnostics Limited
An Evidence-Based Guide to Managing Primary Spinal Tumors
This second volume in the AOSpine Masters Series, recently published by Thieme, balances critical appraisal of current evidence in spine oncology with the opinions of experienced spine surgeons to create a unique clinical reference for spine oncology surgeons. The chapters have been written and... - November 12, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Best Home Care Offers Administrative Support for Caregivers
Best Home Care, a Twin Cities home health care agency, offers professional administrative support and education for personal care assistants and family caregivers. - November 12, 2014 - Best Home Care
Mighty Oaks Warrior Program Supporting U.S. Military and Their Families All Across the Globe
Sarah Palin keynotes MOWP 4th annual fundraiser hosted by WoodsEdge Community Church in The Woodlands, Texas. - November 11, 2014 - Mighty Oaks Warrior Program
An Entrepreneur Breathes New Life Into the Old Jinwright Funeral Home Building
Competition in Charlotte’s funeral home industry has just gotten stiffer. - November 11, 2014 - Boston's Mortuary
Gorilla Marketing Group, LLC Named Agency of Record for Amercanex Corp.
Amercanex, the first electronic cannabis market (ECM) for the institutional wholesale cannabis market, has awarded its advertising account to Gorilla Marketing Group, LLC (GMG) following an agency review. In making the announcement, Amercanex CMO Robert Ruiz did not disclose the ad spend but did... - November 11, 2014 - GMG Advertising
IMAGINE Software Welcomes New Chief Strategy Officer
IMAGINE Software, a leading provider of medical billing solutions, has hired Zal Azmi to be its Chief Strategy Officer. Azmi offers over 30 years of leadership experience, demonstrating success in operational integration of advanced technology systems to meet a variety of enterprise moderation... - November 11, 2014 - Technology Partners Inc. dba IMAGINE Software
New Book Released on Conquering the Debilitating Effects of Shock and Trauma
Two shock and trauma experts offer guidance on healing the traumatized mind and heart in a new book called, "Overcoming Shock," a November 11 release of New Horizon Press. - November 11, 2014 - The Wellness Institute
FirstAidCertification.ca Helping Brampton, Oakville and Mississauga Businesses Meet WSIB Regulations with Latest Fall CPR and First Aid Certification Courses
Industry leaders for Red Cross CPR and first aid certification courses, Firstaidcertification.ca has announced they’re offering a complete suite of fall courses for business clientele across Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville. - November 11, 2014 - First Aid Certification
Stratifying High-Risk Patients in Value-Based Healthcare: Procurement, Integrity of Clinical Data Challenge Segmentation
While the tactic of stratifying high-risk high-cost individuals for targeted care management is championed in a value-based industry, the procurement of clinical data and verifying data integrity are the top challenges of segmenting patients by health risk, according to a new HINtelligence report. One-third of organizations stratifying patients by health risk report reductions in hospital readmissions. - November 10, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Value-Based Reimbursement Answer Book Provides Framework for Healthcare's New Value Proposition
Early champions of value-based healthcare payments educate the C-suite on the practicalities of accountable care organizations, shared savings, bundled payments and other value-focused initiatives in this new resource from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - November 10, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
A Guide to Modern Interventional Ultrasound
"Interventional Ultrasound," recently published by Thieme, uses the authors’ extensive clinical experience to provide a full overview of modern interventional ultrasound. This book covers specific, ultrasound-guided diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in the abdomen, thorax,... - November 09, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District Join as 2014 Breath of Life™ Award Honorees
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to announce that two new honorees, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), will be recognized at the 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards Gala on Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. - November 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
New IPR Challenge Process to be Main Topic of Discussion at Medical Device and Diagnostic IP/Patent Strategy Conference
More Than a Dozen In-House Counsel to Offer Perspective During Sessions, Case Studies - November 08, 2014 - Q1 Productions
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Licensing Representative for Seat Saniti Invention
An innovative new product designed to address an important and widespread health concern, the Seat Saniti, has been developed by Bryan Carr of Toney, Alabama. The invention's unique design enables it to provide thorough protection for its users from germs and bacteria in public settings. The Seat... - November 08, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
NCVMA Presents $2,500 Animal Welfare Grant to Rutherford County Animal Control
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Local Shelter. - November 08, 2014 - NCVMA
A Practical Reference on Core Procedures in Neurointerventional Surgery
"Neurointerventional Techniques: Tricks of the Trade," recently published by Thieme, is a unique reference that includes core procedures used in the growing neurointerventional subspecialty. The step-by-step, concise presentation of procedures along with original line drawings and... - November 07, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
XTIVIA Celebrates 15 Years Providing Remote Database Administration Services
XTIVIA, Inc. is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its remote database administration support service, Virtual-DBA. XTIVIA continues to be a market leader in multi-platform remote database administration through their expertise and ability to monitor and support Enterprise database platforms such... - November 06, 2014 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Editor-in-Chiefs for "eNeurosurgery" Editorial Board
Thieme is pleased to announce that Peter Nakaji, MD and Peter Vajkoczy, MD have signed on as editor-in-chiefs of the editorial board for "Thieme eNeurosurgery." In this capacity, Dr. Nakaji and Dr. Vajkoczy are responsible for providing Thieme with regular input on relevant new content... - November 06, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Medicom Health Interactive Announces EVALIA® Urinary Incontinence Self-Care Planner
Personal health plans designed to lessen symptom severity and improve quality of life. - November 06, 2014 - Medicom Health Interactive
Dr. S. Mark McKenna, Medical Doctor and Entrepreneur and Gianine Abdallah, Fashion Model and Bikini Impresaria, Are Named 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans by Jezebel Magazine
Atlanta based power couple Dr. S. Mark McKenna and Gianine Abdallah are named 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans 2014 by Jezebel Magazine. Jezebel Magazine, published by Modern Luxury Inc., is Atlanta's premier society and fashion publication. - November 05, 2014 - ShapeMed
VoiceOver® Solution is the VA’s Choice for Speech Enabled Pathology Reporting
Voicebrook addresses pathologist needs in a unique and complex reporting environment. - November 05, 2014 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Travelsafe Clinic Ties Up with PayU Money for Online Payment
India’s largest travel health portal, TravelSafe Clinics with multiple branches across the country has announced a tie up with PayU money to facilitate online payments of travel health services like vaccinations, consultations and later on the purchase of any travel health related products. - November 05, 2014 - TravelSafe Clinic
ABR Launches New Mycoplasma Testing Services
ABR (now a VMRD division) announced today the availability of new testing services that can detect the presence of mycoplasma in animal origin products, master virus seeds, and other sample types. The new services satisfy various regulatory standards including US Pharmacopoeia (USP), European... - November 04, 2014 - VMRD, Inc.
New AskMED Online Marketing Platform Connects Doctors with Prospective Patients
Powerful Search Application Bridges the Gap Between the Doctor’s Office and the Patient’s Computer, Significantly Shortening the Time and Effort Required to Find Care. - November 03, 2014 - AskMED
Steven M. Portman, M.D. Has Entered an Agreement with SpectraMedi MSO
Steven M. Portman, M.D. adopts the services of SpectraMedi MSO, one of the efficient transcription service providers in U.S. - November 02, 2014 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Stryker Europe Expands Its Deployment of SATO’s PJM RFID Solutions to Nordic Region
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, and Altrax Group, a leader in traceability solutions for the healthcare environment, Bristol, UK, co-announced today that Medical device manufacturer Stryker Europe has adopted SATO’s PJM* RFID solutions in their Swedish... - November 02, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
NCVMA to Host 19th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
Statewide Conference Offers Continuing Education for Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and Other Paraprofessionals. - November 01, 2014 - NCVMA
Bruce H. Levin, Has Been Named Man Professional of the Year 2014 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
For his achievements and accomplishments in the field of Pain Medicine, Dr. Bruce H. Levin has been named Professional of the Year 2014. - October 31, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Global Bio-Implants Market is Expected to Reach to $115.8 billion by 2020- Allied Market Research
A new report by Allied Market Research titled, "Global Bio-Implants Market (Types, and Geography) - Size, Share, Global Trends, Company Profiles, Demand, Insights, Analysis, Research, Report, Opportunities, Segmentation and Forecast, 2013 - 2020," suggests that the global bio implants... - October 31, 2014 - Allied Market Research
Global Disposable Gloves Market Expected to Grow to $7.9 Billion by 2020 - Allied Market Research
Increasing incidence of pandemics is the prime driver of the global disposable gloves market. For instance, "Swine Flu" outbreak in 2009, boosted the global disposable gloves market in volume (billion gloves) to 2 billion. - October 31, 2014 - Allied Market Research
A Comprehensive Treatise on Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology
Covering not only the latest techniques but also the science and rationale behind neuroendovascular treatment, "Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology," recently published by Thieme, reflects the current knowledge base of the endovascular surgical neuroradiology subspecialty. It covers all... - October 31, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
American Discount Pharmacy is an Award Winning Pharmacy, Winning Pharmacy of the Year for 2014 - Immokalee SW Florida and Has Been Featured on Wink and Fox TV
American Discount Pharmacy has some of the best prices in the Nation on FDA-approved and USA-based medications. The pharmacy boasts the largest free medication list at americanfreemeds.com and has a rewards card for buy one over-the-counter product, get one free. The Corporation has a Price Match Guarantee plus 10% less and lists popular RX prices on americandiscountpharmacy.net. Compound specialty Pet & Human Rxs are up to 75% off with free shipping. - October 30, 2014 - American Discount Pharmacy