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NIH HIV Vaccine Candidate Shown Ineffective
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that it has discontinued administering the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) 505 HIV vaccine candidate, as preliminary data indicate that the vaccine strategy is ineffective. “Despite these disappointing results, no viral infection has ever been... - April 26, 2013 - AIDS Research Alliance
Cincinnati Optometry Practice Adds Optometrist
Cincinnati Optometrist Cheryl Adams joins Madeira Optical, a Cincinnati Optometry practice and optical shop. Dr. Adams brings experience in pediatric and family eye care. - April 26, 2013 - Madeira Optical
ALPCO Launches Their First STELLUX Chemiluminescent ELISA
ALPCO announces the launch of their STELLUX Rodent Insulin ELISA, the first ELISA launched in their new STELLUX Chemiluminescent assay product line. - April 26, 2013 - ALPCO
Parkway Laboratories and Sengenics Enter Into an Exclusive Partnership to Provide Pioneering Genetic Tests in Singapore
Sengenics, a leading genetic diagnostics company and Parkway Laboratory Services, the premier private laboratory services provider in Singapore, and part of the Parkway Pantai group, the largest private healthcare provider in the region, announced today that they have entered into an exclusive... - April 25, 2013 - Sengenics
Dr. Shelden Martin of OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Named Team Physician for Arizona Rattlers
Dr. Shelden Martin, an orthopedic surgeon with one of the Valley’s leading orthopedic practices, OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates, has been named team physician for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. Dr. Martin, who is fellowship trained in sports medicine and... - April 25, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
LiceDoctors Lice Removal Service Opens in Three Ohio Cities: Cincinnati, Columnbus, and Cleveland
LiceDoctors Lice Removal Service, a national at-home lice removal service, with a presence in 50 cities nationwide, expands its coverage to Cicinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio. - April 25, 2013 - LiceDoctors
Companion Care Expands Suite of Home Care Services to Include Specialized Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Trusted Woodinville, WA-based specialists for a complete range of home care services, Companion Care has just announced a new addition to their services catalogue. The company’s new care services for those living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia are designed to ensure that clients and their... - April 25, 2013 - Companion Care Inc.
Medical Scrubs Mall Introduces WonderWink Scrubs Online
Medical Scrubs Mall, a national provider of medical scrubs and uniforms has added customer favorite WonderWink Uniforms to its website. They did so to increase product offering for customers so that they can continue to have a “one stop shop” for medical uniforms. For more information about and to shop the many styles from WonderWink Scrubs, please visit www.MedicalScrubsMall.com. - April 24, 2013 - Medical Scrubs Mall
Uniform Advantage Introduces Group Ordering Online
Uniform Advantage recently added group ordering functionality to their website’s product pages for those customers looking to expediently order scrubs for multiple people at one time. For additional information about the new online group order functionality for medical uniforms, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com. - April 24, 2013 - Uniform Advantage
Metrics Inc. Offers Cleantaste™ Taste Masking for Tablets
New proprietary technology can improve taste and stability; deliver sustained release characteristics - April 24, 2013 - Metrics, Inc.
Pennyroyal Studio and Autism Speaks Release Puzzle Piece Charm
Pennyroyal Studio and Autism Speaks announce collaborative sterling silver Puzzle Piece Charm to benefit Autism Speaks. - April 23, 2013 - Pennyroyal Studio
Prevendra Opens Its Doors - Welcome and Beinvenidos
Prevendra provides consulting, knowledge share and application development, all of which are focused on safety, security, privacy and intelligence. All components necessary to keep the individual, family, or business safe and secure. - April 22, 2013 - Prevendra LLC
Dr. Larry Saylor Extends Training on CAD/CAM Technologies, Conservative Cosmetic Dental Procedures
Dr. Larry Saylor has extended his training in cosmetic dentistry to include the latest advancements in computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technologies. - April 20, 2013 - Doctor Saylor
NewProductHelp.com Puts Together Impactful Online Presentation for Instant Snore Away Invention
Raymond F., Arizona resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to author an informative and dynamic online presentation for his Instant Snore Away invention. An innovative new product designed to effectively address an extremely prevalent... - April 20, 2013 - New Product Help, Inc.
Celebrate the RED Day Initiative with Keller Williams Reality in Los Feliz
Dedicated to honoring the commitment to improving local communities, the Keller Williams Los Feliz location opens its doors to its neighbors, joining tens of thousands of associates from across the United States and Canada on Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the RED Day festivities. This year, the Los Feliz office has chosen the Children’s Hospital Blood Drive, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Operation Blankets of Love as their access to giving back to the community. - April 19, 2013 - Keller Williams Los Feliz
Eminent Spine Texas Diamondback Minimally Invasive Screw System
Eminent Spine announces the first use of their Minimally Invasive Screw System. - April 19, 2013 - Eminent Spine
An Updated Guide on the Health Benefits of Plant-Based Foods and Beverages
The second edition of An Evidence-Based Approach to Phytochemicals and Other Dietary Factors, recently published by Thieme, explores the role of a plant-based diet in health and disease. Fueled by the recent explosion of information on the subject, all 20 chapters of the first edition have been... - April 19, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
NewProductHelp.com Spearheads Creation of Informative Online Presentation for Life ID Invention
Kenneth S., California resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductdHelp.com to create an exciting visual presentation for his Life ID invention. An innovative and potentially life saving new product that virtually anyone could benefit from, the Life ID features... - April 19, 2013 - New Product Help, Inc.
Thieme’s Gold Standard Atlas of Anatomy 2e Now in Latin Nomenclature
Atlas of Anatomy Latin Nomenclature, Second Edition, recently published by Thieme, is the Latin version of the latest edition of Anne Gilroy et al.’s award-winning Atlas of Anatomy which became a bestseller by promoting the process of learning anatomy while providing exquisite art and... - April 18, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
DecisionHealth® and Henderson Creative Recognized by International Telly Awards for Online Health Care Creative
DC area health care publisher, DecisionHealth, honored at the 34th Annual Telly Awards in the Health and Wellness category for an innovative online commercial to launch new home health training initiative. - April 17, 2013 - DecisionHealth
EndoSoft Showcases GI Software Applications at 2013 DDW
EndoSoft, is pleased to announce they will be participating as an exhibitor at 2013 DDW (Digestive Disease Week) on May 19th-21st at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL (Booth# 1211). During the exhibition, EndoSoft will feature their GI specific Procedure Reporting, EndoVault®... - April 17, 2013 - EndoSoft
VZION360 Announces the Creation of the First "Orthopaedic Virtual Convention"
VZION360, LLC announced today the launch of the first Annual “Orthopaedic Virtual Convention” (i.e. OVC) to be held live and online Sept 23-27, 2013. This groundbreaking web based event is the only virtual symposium in Orthopedics. It features an outstanding agenda of scientists... - April 16, 2013 - VZION360 LLC
Concept Healthcare Unveils New Website to Serve as Complete Training Resource for Nursing Home Industry
Concept Healthcare, an innovator in the delivery of online training and resources for psychologists and behavioral/healthcare professionals, today announced the launch of its new website. This site brings together an extensive collection of training, resources and tools all in one easy to use location where visitors can easily search, review, share and purchase with just a few clicks. - April 16, 2013 - Concept Healthcare
Enhanced Vision is Giving Away Several of Their Newest Electronic Magnifiers as They Reach Out to the Visually Impaired for Stories About Life with Low Vision
Enhanced Vision’s recent Winter Giveaway Contest saw three visually impaired winners receive a new low vision electronic magnifier. The new DaVinci CCTV went to Sister Margaret Mary in Kentucky, followed by an Amigo portable for Yolanda R. in Michigan, and another Amigo for Ally R. in Ohio! - April 15, 2013 - Enhanced Vision
Hope Hospice Recognized Nationally for Best Practices Programs
Hope Recognized Nationally for Best Practices Programs. - April 14, 2013 - Hope Hospice
Wieslaw Nowinski to Receive 2013 Pioneer in Medicine Award
Thieme is proud to announce that Professor Wieslaw L. Nowinski, the creator of The Human Brain in 1969 Pieces as well as numerous Thieme brain atlases, will be awarded the 2013 Pioneer in Medicine Award at a gala banquet to be held at the 10th Annual World Congress of the Society for Brain Mapping... - April 13, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
ReproTech, LTD Earns New York State Provisional Tissue Bank License
ReproTech, LTD’s Texas cryostorage facility has received the New York State Department of Health’s Provisional License for Tissue Bank Operation for storage of human reproductive tissues. - April 13, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC
The American Diabetes Association Hosts 16th Annual Fundraiser Annual Stars of Texas… Racing Against the Odds: Life Can Still be Sweet – Sugarfree!
The Annual Stars of Texas… Racing against the Odds is one of the nation’s leading diabetes fundraisers. The event will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2013, from 5:00 – 10:00 PM Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, TX. For event information and ticket sales visit www.diabetes.org/StarsofTexas or call Roxanne Pishnick at 214.616.3868. - April 12, 2013 - Ameican Diabetes Association, North Texas
Washington State Approves Biologix Solutions Online HIV Training for Healthcare Professionals Seeking License to Practice
Biologix Solutions LLC offers Washington State Department of Health approved online mandatory HIV/AIDS 7 Hours, 4 Hours, 3 Hours and 2 Hours training for all healthcare professionals. - April 12, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
New York State Department of Health Approves Biologix Solutions Infection Control & Barrier Precautions Training for All Healthcare Professionals
Biologix Solutions LLC, a leader in online continuing education for nursing, medical, dental, physical therapy, occupational therapy and body art professionals offers New York State Department of Health approved (Provider TP02052) online infection control training for all licensed healthcare professionals. - April 12, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
Michael Palomino, M.D. Will Join AtlasMD’s Direct Medicine Roster of Physicians
Dr. Michael Palomino is to become the third practitioner at the Wichita, Kansas-based concierge medicine facility. - April 12, 2013 - Atlas MD Concierge Family Practice
Award Winning Photographer Captures Raw Emotions of Chemotherapy Patients
Facing Chemo: a powerful photographic project by professional photographer, Robert Houser, featuring individuals who have lost their hair while undergoing chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. - April 11, 2013 - Robert Houser Photography
Healthcare Businesses Leading the Way to More Jobs
According to the Department of Labor statistics, healthcare businesses are leading the way out of the current economic recession. Healthcare Business Solutions, an Eagan, Minnesota based company is part of the healthcare expansion process. - April 11, 2013 - Healthcare Business Solutions
FlexSim Releases Latest Version of Industry-Leading Healthcare Simulation Software
Increased speed and performance, improved visuals, and new charting options to be included with the only process simulation package designed specifically to save hospitals and other healthcare facilities time and money. - April 11, 2013 - FlexSim Software Products
PlacidWay Joins Qatar-Based Dolphin Travels in Promoting Medical Tourism
PlacidWay, an international medical resource and provider, has recently joined forces with Dolphin Travels, a boutique travel agency based in Qatar, to promote medical and health tourism by offering customized travel solutions that include medical and wellness treatment packages for centers around... - April 11, 2013 - PlacidWayUSA
PatientClick Commits to National Blue Button Initiative
PatientClick EHR, a web based electronic health record solution provider making it easy for patients to access and download their own health information. - April 11, 2013 - PatientClick
Simon Foundation for Continence Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Gala
The Simon Foundation for Continence, a Chicago-based national non-profit organization serving people with loss of bladder and bowel control, will highlight its 30th Anniversary with a Gala at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort on Friday, April 12th. - April 10, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Air Pollution, Climate Change and Their Effect on Human Health Focus of Simons Public Lecture
As part of the Simons Public Lecture Series celebrating MPE2013 (the Mathematics of Planet 2013), SAMSI is hosting Dr. Francesca Dominici, Professor of Biostatistics in the Harvard School of Public Health and Associate Dean of Information Technology, in a public lecture to be held at the UNC Friday Center in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. Her talk will be "The Public Health Impact of Air Pollution and Climate Change," and is sponsored by the Simons Foundation. - April 10, 2013 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Houston Bariatric Practice Hits Surgery Milestone: 100th SPIDER ® Sleeve
Gastric sleeve weight-loss surgery patients report satisfaction with lack of visible scars, recovery and comfort. - April 10, 2013 - TransEnterix
Medical Staffing Network Appoints Brian Poplin as New President and COO
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC appoints veteran healthcare leader Dr. Brian Poplin as MSN’s new President and COO. Joins Company on April 19th. - April 10, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Dr. Jonathan Franklin Named to Prestigious Best Doctors in America 2013
Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle's Dr. Jonathan Franklin named in the top 5% of physicians in the United States. - April 10, 2013 - Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle
Upcoming Drug Safety Training Opportunities
Don’t Miss Two New Interactive Drug Safety Training Sessions by Dr. Michael J. Klepper, Global Pharmacovigilance Expert, Coming This Spring - April 09, 2013 - Drug Safety Navigator, LLC
GlutenTox Tests Available in Canada
Based on increased demand, the popular GlutenTox line of gluten tests kits is available in Canada for manufacturers of gluten-free foods, restaurants who serve gluten-free meals, and individuals with celiac disease. GlutenTox tests detect even trace amounts of gluten from wheat, barley, rye, and even oats. - April 09, 2013 - Emport, LLC
Nordic Walking Classes Return to the Village at Bay Ridge
In addition to Nordic Ski Walking Classes other activities will also include: blood pressure checks, eye care information, hearing aid cleaning, nutritional information, respiratory testing, fire safety tips, senior legal services and much more. - April 08, 2013 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
National Healthcare Decisions Day Celebration at South Nassau Communities Hospital Set for April 16
South Nassau will be providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives. - April 07, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
St. Peters Bone & Joint Changes Name, Direction
Local medical group embraces expanding patient base. - April 07, 2013 - Advanced Bone & Joint
Brother/Sister DNA Test (Sibling DNA Test) Now Available at TestDiagnostics.Com
Test diagnostics announces addition of new product in its store Brother/Sister DNA Test (Sibling DNA Test). - April 06, 2013 - Test Diagnostics
Customized Health Care Fellowship Programs Launched at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Deadline for applications to the program is June 30. - April 06, 2013 - International Healthcare Services UNMC
GHTC - “Global Healthcare Travel Council" Launched in Monte Carlo
New global council is formed to support, represent and promote the growing health travel and medical tourism sector. The new initiative was launched with the statement, “Our long-term vision is to become a standard setting organization for the promotion and delivery of healthcare services to all global citizens.” - April 06, 2013 - Global Healthcare Travel Council
Momentum Health Targets Disability with R10m Spend Per Annum
Moment Health's social investment initiatives, driven by the Momentum Fund, are supporting disability projects as well as other initiatives in South Africa. - April 05, 2013 - Medical Aid Quotes