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Density Marker Beads Kit Now Available from Cospheric LLC
A new line of density marker beads now offers six different densities including 1.02 g/cc (fluorescent green), 1.04g/cc (fluorescent orange), 1.06g/cc (fluorescent violet), 1.08 g/cc (dark blue), 1.09 g/cc (fluorescent red), and 1.13g/cc (fluorescent blue). Cospheric DMB Density Marker Beads are now provided at a 20% concentration in an aqueous solution in 2.5ml vials. - December 07, 2013 - Cospheric LLC
Jesse Liscomb, MD Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jesse Liscomb, MD, of Lemoore, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Jesse Liscomb, MD Dr. Liscomb has 30 years experience in the healthcare field. He is a... - December 07, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Eduardo Sitnoveter Now Offers Liposuction Treatments with Local Anesthesia
Liposuction is a curious yet helpful technique for eliminating fat. - December 07, 2013 - Dr. Eduardo Sitnoveter
Career Step Physician Advisor Joins the ICD10monitor’s Editorial Board
Career Step Physician Advisor Stephen Spain, MD, CPC, will be joining the ICD10monitor editorial board and contributing an article each month. - December 07, 2013 - Career Step
SAPA 20th Anniversary Celebrations in Conjunction with the Presidents Forum and Health Care industry Forum in Beijing, China
The Sino‐American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) celebrated its 20th anniversary, in conjunction with the 4th SAPA Presidents’ Forum on October 20 and the 17th Healthcare Industry Forum on October 21-23, 2013 in Beijing, China. The theme of the event was... - December 06, 2013 - Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association
An Expanded Edition of an Essential Guide to Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery
"Manual of Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, Second Edition," by Daniel Simmen, MD and Nick Jones, MD, recently published by Thieme, is an updated step-by-step surgical guide that covers both basic and advanced procedures in endoscopic sinus surgery. It features new chapters on... - December 06, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
"The Human Brain in 1969 Pieces" Version 2.0 Now Available
"The Human Brain in 1969 Pieces," Version 2.0, recently published by Thieme, is an updated version of Dr. Wieslaw Nowinski’s highly sophisticated, visually stunning 3D neuro-anatomy atlas. It features a user-friendly functionality that allows you to explore a fully segmented and... - December 06, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Mitchell Finer to Speak at Cell & Gene Therapy Feb 20-21, 2014 in San Diego, CA
Mitchell Finer, Chief Scientific Officer of bluebird bio to Give a Featured Presentation at the Inaugural Cell and Gene Therapy Conference (Feb 20-21, 2014 in San Diego, CA). - December 06, 2013 - GTCbio
Practice-Oriented Knowledge and Skills for Pediatric Imaging
"Pediatric Imaging Essentials," by Michael Riccabona, MD, recently published by Thieme, is an informative, reader-friendly text that covers current guidelines and key topics in the field, including choice of modality, equipment and dosages, child-specific diseases, and safety factors. It... - December 06, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Newman Village Steps Back in Time to Ring in Holiday Season with the Third Annual “It’s a Wonderful Life in Newman Village” Event on Dec. 6
Step back in time with Newman Village on Dec. 6 as the Frisco community celebrates the holiday season with the festive Third Annual “It’s a Wonderful Life in Newman Village” event, benefiting the Frisco Education Foundation. Holiday revelers will feel as if they’ve stepped... - December 05, 2013 - Darling Homes
Ultra Smile Dentistry is Warmly Welcomed in Downtown Miami
Ultra Smile is a Brand New, built from the ground up, total Dental Service Practice. Ultra Smile Specializes in General, Cosmetic, and Specialty Dentistry. Ultra Smile is a contemporary family practice with modern approaches to the dental experience. - December 05, 2013 - Ultra Smile Dentistry
Freehold NJ Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Greller Honored for Outstanding Patient Care and Expertise
Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institutes' Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Michael Greller, has been awarded the prestigious 2013 Patients’ Choice Award. Patients rate their doctors, and after receiving top scores, Dr. Greller has been singled out as one of the top orthopedic physicians for patient care and expertise. - December 05, 2013 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
GroupHEALTH Experiences Continued Growth Through an Innovative Approach to Providing Group Benefit Solutions
Located in South Surrey with clients throughout Canada, the company, which is one of the top employers in the city, had outgrown its previous location and has moved to a bigger, more functional space. - December 05, 2013 - GroupHEALTH
GroupHEALTH Announces Top Producers at Advisor Partner Summit
GroupHEALTH, a third-party administrator of group benefits, awarded their top performers in the categories of Top Producers of the Year, 100% Client Retention, and the Industry Pioneer Award. - December 05, 2013 - GroupHEALTH
i2i Systems Ranks as an Early Leader in Population Health Management in New KLAS Report
i2i Systems, a pioneer and leading provider of population health and business intelligence solutions, was recognized as an early leader in population health management (PHM) solutions in a newly released KLAS Report, “Population Health Management 2013: Scouting the PHM Roster.” As a... - December 05, 2013 - i2i Systems
ProPath Sponsors Children’s Medical Center Holiday Parade with 50 Foot Apollo Balloon
ProPath, a pathology practice providing diagnostic services to clinicians and medical facilities nationwide, today announced that it will sponsor the 2013 Children’s Medical Center Holiday Parade. - December 05, 2013 - ProPath
2013 mHealth Summit Features Mobile App to Help Diagnose Disease
VisualDx Empowers and Educates Patients - December 05, 2013 - Logical Images Inc
Nexalin Technology Featured on CBS News
Bringing Results for Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia patients without medication - December 04, 2013 - Nexalin Technology
Dr. Tyvin A. Rich, M.D., FACR Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Tyvin A. Rich, M.D., FACR of Fort Monroe, Virginia 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. Tyvin A. Rich, M.D., FACR Dr. Rich has over 38 years experience in Radiation... - December 04, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Harald Petry to Speak at Cell & Gene Therapy Feb 20-21, 2014 in San Diego, CA
Harald Petry, Chief Scientific Officer of uniQure B.V. to Give a Featured Presentation at the Inaugural Cell and Gene Therapy Conference (Feb 20-21, 2014 in San Diego, CA) - December 04, 2013 - GTCbio
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Again Receives Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Makes the Target Stroke Honor Roll - December 04, 2013 - PIH Health
Modern Healthcare Names Florida's JSA HealthCare a "Best Place to Work in Health Care"
JSA Healthcare has been selected as a “Best Place to Work in Health Care” by Modern Healthcare for the sixth consecutive year – every year since the program’s inception. - December 04, 2013 - HealthCare Partners
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of Miracle Wheelchair Invention
An innovative new product designed to enhance the functionality of an essential medical accessory, the Miracle Wheelchair, has been developed by Mamie Moore of Tallahassee, Florida. The invention’s unique design provides its users with a highly improved version of a conventional... - December 04, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
The Effects of Particle Size Distribution on the Properties of Medical Materials
Ceram, the international materials technology company, has published a new white paper for the medical devices industry, "The Effects of Particle Size Distribution on the Properties of Medical Materials." The white paper discusses how the shape and size of powder particles can have a... - December 04, 2013 - Lucideon
Connecting Georgians to Coverage Holding Free Affordable Care Act Info Event
Who: Connecting Georgians to Coverage in partnership with Seedco What: 2013 Connecting Georgians to Coverage Information Event When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Savannah Civic Center 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401 - December 03, 2013 - Connecting Georgians to Coverage
Bermuda Sounds Upbeat After World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The ministers of health and tourism in Bermuda returned from the 6th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, in Las Vegas, upbeat about making the island nation an attractive destination for medical tourism patients. - December 03, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Announcing New Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance Training Opportunities
Drug Safety Navigator, LLC will hold numerous live on-line training for those seeking to enhance their knowledge base or may be new to the field. - December 02, 2013 - Drug Safety Navigator, LLC
South Nassau Communities Hospital Reports Knee Replacement’s Economic Benefit for Patients, Employers
Of course, prevention is the best method to avoid the need for a knee replacement and the cost of it. - December 01, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Connecting Georgians to Coverage
On Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Connecting Georgians to Coverage will hold a free information event on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at Mack Gaston Community Center in Dalton, GA. Individuals and small business owners can receive information and assistance with applying for health... - November 29, 2013 - Connecting Georgians to Coverage
Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Donation Drive for Non-Profit Organizations
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos, and ovarian/testicular tissue), hosted a Facebook voting drive that resulted in a $500 donation to Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation. - November 29, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
Medicine Education Publishing Market is Expected to Reach USD 3.6 Billion by 2018
Transparency Market Research Reports Adds "Medicine Education Publishing Market - Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis And Forecast 2012-2018" to its database. - November 29, 2013 - Transparency Market Research
Hospice of the North Coast Honors Friends and Founders
Hospice of the North Coast (HNC) hosted “A Vision Realized” Friends and Founders appreciation brunch on Sunday, November 17, 2013 in Carlsbad. Mistress of Ceremonies, Dawn Hall Cunneen, Partner with Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves and Savitch, LLP, presented awards and recognized honorees... - November 29, 2013 - Hospice of the North Coast
Key Breast Imaging Cases for Rounds, Rotations, and Exams
"Breast Imaging," by Lonie Salkowski, MD, recently published by Thieme in the RadCases series, enables radiologists and residents in radiology to quickly diagnose a full range of cases and make sound clinical decisions about the treatment of each patient in their care. It includes... - November 28, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Residential Community Exclusively Built for Memory Loss Care Now Open in Chula Vista
ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch Serves Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia. The first 15 residents are moving in to ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch, a new specialized community for seniors with memory loss which was recently completed in Chula Vista. The new state-of-the-art... - November 28, 2013 - ActivCare Living
Clubhouse International Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending for Social Good
Clubhouse International, a global organization that seeks to change the world of mental health, has joined #GivingTuesday, an internet-wide philanthropic event that is launching on Tuesday December 3, 2013. During this holiday season, people are encouraged to support the work of Clubhouse International by making an online donation; visiting or volunteering at a local Clubhouse, or speaking out against the prejudice and stigma that surround mental illness. - November 27, 2013 - Clubhouse International
Medical Port’s CEO, Belén de Vicente, Becomes the First Portuguese Certified Medical Tourism Specialist
Belén de Vicente, CEO of Medical Port, Premium Medical Tourism Facilitator, has become the first Portuguese Certified Medical Tourism Specialist. Belén de Vicente has obtained the prestigious certification from the Medical Tourism Association (MTA), a certification of expertise... - November 27, 2013 - Medical Port | Premium Medical Tourism Facilitator
Texas-based Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jennifer Walden Educates Patients on Options for Breast Augmentation
Dr. Jennifer Walden offers "fat grafting" as an effective option for breast augmentation. - November 26, 2013 - Dr. Jennifer Walden
myHealthbox Adds Full Support for Healthcare Products Available in Australia, New Zealand and Brazil
myHealthbox, the largest source of information on medicines and healthcare products, is announcing today full support for product sold in Australia, New Zealand and Brazil. - November 25, 2013 - myHealthbox
Dr. Steph Van Dyke Honored for Engeye Efforts
Dr. Stephanie Van Dyke, Co-founder of a Uganda-Based Health Clinic and Education Program, Recognized for Her Visionary Humanitarian Work. - November 24, 2013 - Engeye
Leo Radosta Honored as First Recipient of M.J. McDonough Award for Distinguished Service to Hospice
Leo Radosta, CEO of mumms® Software, was honored as the first recipient of the M.J. McDonough Award for Distinguished Service to Hospice at Outcome Resources’ Pathways to Success Conference. The award honors individuals that have shown high levels of dedication to helping hospices succeed. - November 24, 2013 - mumms Software
mumms® Software & Outcome Resources Solidify Partnership to Establish Two-Way Interfacing Capabilities for Hospice and Palliative Care Facilities
mumms® Software and Outcome Resources, national leaders in Hospice Electronic Medical Records and Pharmacy Benefits Managers, respectively, announced they have established two-way interfacing to increasing efficiency, making it easier for hospices to succeed. Hospice and palliative care... - November 24, 2013 - mumms Software
Central Michigan University and NIWH Partner to Study Unique Communication Skills for Physicians and Medical Professionals
In an effort to shift the growing problem of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and improve doctor-patient communication, Central Michigan University has partnered with the National Institute of Whole Health to study NIWH’s hospital tested Behavioral Engagement with Pure Presence ™ (BEPP). This partnership is the result of doctoral research requirements of CMU’s graduate learner, Christie Clipper, a researcher and administrator in public health. - November 23, 2013 - National Institute of Whole Health
World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress: Alive and Well in Vegas
Reports of the demise of medical tourism – by the looks of things at the 6th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress earlier this month in Las Vegas – are greatly exaggerated. - November 23, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Travel Specialists Agree to Share Best Practices, Provider Information at Medical Tourism Congress
Health and travel professionals from across the globe will share best practices and standards within the medical tourism industry with consumers, according to an agreement reached at the 6th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. - November 23, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Dr. Misty Brown Receives Honorary Award from Peers
Keller Dentist for nearly two decades receives prestigious award in honor of her dedication to her profession and extraordinary care of her patients. The Peer Reviewed Professionals Cum Laude Organization has nationally recognized Dr. Misty Brown with this esteemed award. Spokesperson for the committee commented, "There is no greater honor than to earn the respect of your peers, Dr. Brown has definitely earned this award." - November 22, 2013 - Dr. Misty Brown
Voicebrook Announces New Client Acquisitions
Voicebrook continues to be the industry leading choice for pathology departments using voice recognition. - November 22, 2013 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Houston Community Answers the Call to Donate to Shriners Hospital for Children, Amazing Spaces® Storage Center’s Annual Fundraiser
Leader in self storage, Amazing Spaces Storage Centers®, raises funds to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children, a world-class hospital system that saves and improves the lives of children regardless of their family's ability to pay. Houston local communities rose to the challenge to donate. - November 22, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Belgian 3D Printing Pioneers, Materialise, Honored with a Visionary! Award by the Museum of Art and Design in New York
Materialise is proud to announce that on the evening of November 20, Materialise and its Founder and CEO Wilfried Vancraen were among those honored with a MAD Visionaries! Award in New York City in recognition of Materialise’s commitment to technological innovation in 3D printing. Every year,... - November 22, 2013 - Materialise
CareSync Offers Specific Program for Lung Cancer Caregiver Burnout
CareSync Starts Series of Webinars to Stop Caregiver Burnout and Understand How New Healthcare Laws Will Affect the Caregiver. - November 22, 2013 - CareSync
Arch Advantage Acquired by Private Equity Group
Arch Advantage, LLC provides medical providers with payment arrangement management services. - November 22, 2013 - Arch Advantage, LLC