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Combination Therapy Shown to Improve Function in Stroke Patients
San Diego Convention Center: International Stroke Conference 2014 hosted by the American Heart Association Over 4 million people in the US are living with the after-effects of stroke. Now a new study whose finding were featured at the ISC 2014 offers hope to stroke survivors. - February 19, 2014 - Nexstim
Buy a Book, Help Save Lives
Author, J. Michael Gorday is pleased to announce the release of "Threads of Chaos: Book of the South." This new multi-point epic fantasy novel is about a world suffering from a great Wound and about the Earthmother, the Cursed Man, and the Daft Boy that is looking for a way to Heal it. It is available on Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle editions. - February 18, 2014 - J Michael Gorday
GenapSys Inc. Opens Early Access Registration for the World's First Pure Electronic DNA Sequencer - The GENIUS 110™
Extending the success of previous successful DNA sequencing systems, the GenapSys's GENIUS system will accelerate the use of DNA sequencing for Healthcare, Forensics, Agriculture and Education. - February 18, 2014 - Genapsys Inc.
ALPCO Releases STELLUX™ Chemiluminescent Human Intact Proinsulin ELISA
ALPCO has launched their new STELLUX™ Chemi Human Intact Proinsulin ELISA, the latest addition to their chemiluminescent product line. - February 18, 2014 - ALPCO
Music Saves Lives® Holds Austin Music Showcase to Encourage Young People to Donate Blood
With advances in medical treatments and an aging population, the demand for donated blood continues, as fewer people are becoming lifelong donors. In an effort to raise awareness about blood donation and encourage young adults to become repeat blood donors, Music Saves Lives® is announcing a special event during one of the largest music and film festivals in the U.S., held in Austin, Texas. - February 18, 2014 - Music Saves Lives
A Contemporary Reference on Periprosthetic Fractures
"Periprosthetic Fracture Management," by Michael Schütz, Carsten Perka, and Thomas Rüedi, recently published by Thieme and the AO foundation, provides the latest techniques for managing periprosthetic fractures (i.e., fractures around implants) from the world’s leading... - February 18, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Continuity of Care Across GCC Borders Needed to Encourage Medical Tourism in the Region
Travel medicine in the GCC highly anticipated topic at IMTEC 2014. - February 18, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Health IT Expert and CEO Shares Invaluable Population Health Management Resource
i2i Systems’ President responds to growing need for effective health IT solutions. - February 16, 2014 - i2i Systems
National Heart Month Tips
Tips for caring for patients with stroke from Qualicare HomeCare. - February 15, 2014 - Qualicare Homecare
Washington Business Journal Bestows High Honors Upon Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence
The Washington Business Journal announced Monday that Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence, CEO and President of Lawrence Executive Alliance of Professionals (LEAP), LLC, has been named a winner of its 2014 Minority Business Leader Award. Falling on the heels of LEAP winning the Small Business Community... - February 15, 2014 - LEAP LLC
New Sessions, Speakers Slated for 2nd Annual Mobile Engagement of Healthcare Professionals Conference
E-Detailing & Point-of-Care Mobile Applications, Implementing Responsive Design Among New Topics on 2014 Agenda - February 15, 2014 - Q1 Productions
Family First Home Companions Launches "Home In A Hurry" Program
Family First Home Companions, Long Island's premier home care agency, announces the launch of their "Home In A Hurry" program and the opening of a new satellite office in Melville, Long Island. - February 15, 2014 - Family First Home Companions
Swathi Rao PA-C, an Indianapolis Clinician, Graduates to Become a Part of the Elite Group of Certified Practitioners by the Institute for Functional Medicine
Swathi has chosen to focus her expertise in Functional medicine for many timely reasons. According to Federal Way, WA; February 10, 2014: "Of total healthcare costs in the United States, more than 75% is due to chronic conditions." Functional medicine incorporates the latest in genetic science and systems biology, and also enables health care practitioners to practice proactive, predictive, and personalized medicine while empowering patients to take an active role in their own health. - February 14, 2014 - Excell for Life
NYU Langone Medical Center Selects VisualDx for Faster and More Accurate Diagnoses
Premier Medical Facility Chooses one of the Most Widely Used Digital Diagnostic Systems. - February 14, 2014 - Logical Images Inc
Saddleback Memorial Foundation Honors Heritage Society Members
New members’ donations total more than $1 million in support of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. - February 13, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
FDAnews Announces Device Supplier Controls Virtual Conference, Feb. 26
Device Supplier Controls: Does the FDA’s Next 483 Have Your Name on It? FDAnews Virtual Conference Feb. 26, 2014 — 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST www.fdanews.com/SupplierControlsVCPR2 - February 13, 2014 - FDAnews
Q1 Productions Hosting Inaugural Life Science Compliant Advertising and Promotion Conference
Promotional Review Objectives, Utilizing Social Media, and Incorporating Compliance Software Among Session Topics - February 12, 2014 - Q1 Productions
VIRUN® & Amway Open Innovation Push for More Creativity and Technology; Introducing Unknown Thoughts in Industry
Virun, and Amway Open Innovation, team-up to express their interest and efforts to foster creativity, invention, and innovation with foods, beverages and supplements. New product development is more difficult today than ever before; increased regulations, competition, market saturation and consumer perception make it difficult to introduce new products that, not only stand-out, but are what consumers will purchase and re-purchase. - February 11, 2014 - VIRUN
Block Imaging Signs Agreement with HealthTrust to Provide Refurbished Imaging Equipment
Block Imaging has been selected by HealthTrust as a provider of refurbished medical imaging equipment, parts and service support for the nearly 1,400 acute care facilities that are part of the HealthTrust membership. - February 11, 2014 - Block Imaging
Simplesa Releases Degenerative Protocol Spectrum (DPS) for ALS Patients
Simplesa released its Degenerative Protocol Spectrum (DPS), a nutritional supplement regimen specifically formulated for people suffering with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease). The formulation is based on the Deanna Protocol, which has been shown to improve patient health and reduce the progression of symptoms. DPS includes 27 individual ingredients simplified into seven products. - February 11, 2014 - Simplesa LLC
Celestine Publishing Released "12 Steps: Daily Reflections and Personal Journal" as Supplemental Material for Latter-day Saint Sponsored Addiction Recovery Program
"12 Steps: Daily Reflections and Personal Journal" is designed to supplement materials used in the church-wide Addiction Recovery Program sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. What’s unique about this publication is its daily focus on the principles that support each of the twelve steps in the program. It is a new resource for families, friends and the addicted who are working toward recovery and sustained good health. - February 10, 2014 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
Innovation Direct™ Leading Marketing Efforts for Patented Genuine Thunderwear Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as a comfortable yet functional piece of attire for those that are overweight, the Genuine Thunderwear, has been developed by Daryl Dahlquist of Kent, Washington. The invention's unique design provides its users with a number of features that will support... - February 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Serving as Official Licensing Contact for Patented Mechanical Controlled/Automatic Hydrating Device Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve an important purpose for the infirm and disabled, the Mechanical Controlled/Automatic Hydrating Device, has been developed by Olivia Duron-Smith. The invention's unique design enables medical professionals and caregivers to perform a task vital to a sick... - February 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
HealthCare Partners Signs Agreement with L.A. Care to Provide Care for Los Angeles-Area Patients Enrolled in Covered California
Top-Performing Multi-Specialty Medical Group Features More Than 2,100 Physicians in the Los Angeles Area - February 09, 2014 - HealthCare Partners
Capita Conferences Announce Their National Delivering the Francis Report Conference – 28th March 2014 – Central London
At the Conference you will hear from key stakeholders on how the NHS can move forward in implementing the recommendations from the inquiry and ensure that patient care is put at the heart of the NHS. - February 08, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Texas Self Storage Association Donates $100,000 to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) donated $100,000 at the end of 2013 to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston. This Association has raised funds through various events held during their annual conference for the past 13 years. This is the second largest donation they’ve... - February 07, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
Lexington Non-Profit Takes Aim and Improving Mental and Physical Well-Being
Nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals spilling out of the hospitals and into the streets with mental and physical health education. - February 07, 2014 - Lamplighters of America, Inc.
Funding for Private Healthcare Projects in UAE Often Limited to Established Players
As healthcare needs continue to diversify, investors look towards medical tourism to increase revenue. - February 07, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Advanced Health Institute to Enter Talks with Minnesota Veterans Administration
Advanced Health Institute has approached the Minnesota Veterans Administration concerning its adoption of the AHI wound healing software. - February 07, 2014 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.
Friends in Adoption Receives HRC’s All Children All Families Seal of Recognition
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, non-profit adoption agency, recently received the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children - All Families Seal of Recognition as a 2014 Leader in Supporting and Serving LGBT Families. Since its inception in 1982, FIA was one of the pioneer agencies in welcoming all families to adoption and from its early years has promoted adoption by qualified adoptive parents regardless of their sexual orientation. - February 06, 2014 - Friends in Adoption
Missouri Laser Institute Now Open
Richard Wittock, DPM and Stephanie Dettlebach, MD announce the opening of Missouri Laser Institute in Fenton, MO. - February 05, 2014 - Ankle and Foot Institute
Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic Proudly Sponsors 2014 Top Salon Competition
To show their support of local stylists and beauticians, Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic has joined a number of other local businesses to lend support to this year’s Top Salon Competition. - February 05, 2014 - Tallahassee Plastic Surgery Clinic
VisualDx a Winner in the iHeath 2014 “Ideas that Work” Competition
Nation’s First Widely Used Diagnostic Clinical Decision Support System Honored - February 05, 2014 - Logical Images Inc
Bedwetting Knowledge Centre Launched on Website for Healthcare Professionals
Nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) is a common condition affecting approximately 16% of 5 year old children. It can have a profound impact on them and their families, often affecting self-esteem, relationships, sleep quality and academic development. Left untreated, problems can persist into adulthood. - February 05, 2014 - EPG Health Media
ModuleMD – One of the First Michigan-based EHR to Achieve Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification
ModuleMD has been certified - enabling eligible providers to meet the Stage 1 and 2 Meaningful Use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). - February 04, 2014 - ModuleMD
Meditation Technology Company Releases a Breakthrough Program that Opens the Heart
HeartWave™ Meditation of iAwake Technologies offers a meditation technology beyond brainwaves and brainwave entrainment. Good for engaging the heart and the entire energetic system. - February 04, 2014 - iAwake Technologies, LLC
Long Term Care Insurance Association Mounts Longevity Risk Campaign
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance plans to mount a yearlong awareness campaign focused on Longevity Risk, the consequences of living a long life. - February 04, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2014 Employee Voice Award™ Honorees Announced
Quantum Workplace presents the 2014 Employee Voice Award to 10 organizations nationwide for excellence in employee engagement. - February 03, 2014 - Quantum Workplace
Florida Heart Surgeon Helps NBA Hopeful Overcome Defect Threatening His Hoop Dreams
Despite hunger, poverty and sparse conditions that challenge his West African homeland, Ibrahima Diallo's speed, strength and skills on the court propelled him across the Atlantic last fall with a scholarship to a sports academy in Sarasota – and closer to his lifelong dream. Until his heart stopped suddenly during a practice game at the Impact Basketball Academy on McIntosh Road. - February 01, 2014 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sterling Workshop Teaches Healthcare Professionals How to Manage Finances for Greater Profitability
Management workshop provides practice owners with management know-how for more viable, smoother-running practices. - February 01, 2014 - Sterling
The Cassata Family Foundation Teams Up with the NY Islanders & Make-a-Wish Foundation Help a Child Get His Wish to Go to Jamaica
The Cassata Family Foundation helps makes a 15 year old boy's wish come true. - January 31, 2014 - The Cassata Foundation
Summit View Hospice Attains National Accreditation Through the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP)
Summit View Hospice became Northern Nevada’s first hospice provider to obtain national accreditation through Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP). CHAP accreditation demonstrates that Summit View Hospice and their staff meet the industry’s highest nationally recognized... - January 31, 2014 - Summit View Hospice
OmniMD Achieves EHNAC e-Prescribing of Controlled Substances Certificate for Prescribing Applications
Certification ensures adherence to data processing standards and compliance with security infrastructure and integrity requirements for all e-Prescribing transactions. - January 31, 2014 - OmniMD
St. Augustine Surgery Center Launches Total Joint Program
St. Augustine Surgery Center in conjunction with Dr. Tod Northrup of Florida Sports Medicine Institute has launched a completely outpatient total joint program. - January 31, 2014 - St. Augustine Surgery Center
Phoenix Orthopedic Surgeon Offers Saturday Clinic Hours for Valley Athletes
Dr. Shelden Martin, an orthopedic surgeon with one of the Valley’s leading orthopedic practices, OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates, has announced Saturday clinic hours for February 15 and March 8. - January 30, 2014 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Shriners Hospitals for Children - Houston and Galveston Partner with Amazing Spaces® for Personal Items Collection
Valentine’s Day themed donation party set for Thursday, February 13 at Amazing Spaces on W. Holcombe Blvd. - January 30, 2014 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Dr. Satwant Kaur Makes Technology Predictions for 2014
The "first lady of emerging technologies" believes medical technology will make great strides. - January 29, 2014 - Satwant Kaur Media
Rock County Hospital Selects VersaSuite as Its Electronic Health Records and HIS Software
VersaSuite today announced that Nebraska-based Rock County Hospital, a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), has selected its adaptive electronic health records and hospital information system software. VersaSuite offers a complete EHR and HIS solution for CAH facilities and is designed to automate... - January 29, 2014 - VersaSuite
healthPERX & eDocAmerica Partner to Take Telehealth to the Next Level
Imagine having health care at your fingertips for nearly any medical need, whenever you need it, no matter where you are in the U.S. healthPERX, a leading telehealth program that offers 24/7 access to board-certified doctors, has partnered with eDocAmerica to offer additional access to a myriad of health specialists. From a common cold, a swollen ankle or a skin condition, access to board-certified doctors and specialists for nearly any medical need is now available via phone and online. - January 29, 2014 - healthPERX
FlexSim Healthcare 4.3.2 Released: Better Memory Support
Minor release of industry-leading healthcare process improvement software adds new features and several important bug fixes. - January 29, 2014 - FlexSim Software Products