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Surgeons Using Collagen Fibre Sheets to Speed Healing & Decrease Bruising
The 100 percent freeze-dried Collagen Fibre Sheets supplied to skin salons by Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., through its Aesthetics Unique division, is being used by post-surgery patients to decrease bruising and swelling. The same Collagen sheets have been used for years to speed healing on... - March 27, 2012 - Reviva Labs
Internet Search for Ileostomy Options Helps Find Life Changing BCIR Pouch at Olympia Medical Center
As a person who had an ileostomy procedure (typically, because the colon has been partially or wholly removed), Adam was miserable having to deal daily with a malfunctioning J-Pouch to collect intestinal waste. He was in constant pain and recalls that his priorities were about making sure he knew where all of the restrooms were so he could plan his daily activities. He searched the Internet looking for alternatives and discovered the BCIR option for people with a failed J-pouch. - March 25, 2012 - Olympia Medical Center
MedTech Staffing Inc., a Montana Based National Staffing Company, Has Opened Their Office to Service Montana and the Surrounding Areas
MedTech Staffing, Inc. is a growing Montana based staffing agency focusing in the healthcare industry with nationwide opportunities. Due to the dynamic business growth in the area and customer demands, MedTech Staffing, Inc. has found it necessary to increase staffing and improve their... - March 25, 2012 - MedTech Staffing, Inc.
ImpactRx Acquires AlphaDetail
Addition of AlphaDetail’s global custom market research expertise enhances and expands company’s solutions offerings. - March 25, 2012 - ImpactRx, Inc
Assured Assisted Living Redesigns Its Website in Efforts to Help People Requiring Alzheimer’s Care
Assured Assisted Living Homes redesign their website to stress their top priority to Alzheimer’s care and in enlisting the support and participation of the family members of residents suffering from dementia related disorders. - March 25, 2012 - Assured Assisted Living, LLC
Investigating How New Zealand’s World-Leading Health Technologies Influence European Healthcare in March’s Healthcare Global Issue
New Zealand is renowned for having one of the best healthcare sectors in the world, driven by the latest in technology and health informatics. - March 24, 2012 - WDM Group
OmniMD Announces V 11.2 & Surescripts Certification for New Prescription to Mail Order Messaging
OmniMD EHR announces Version 11.2 on achievement of Surescripts Certification for New Prescription to Mail Order Messaging. - March 24, 2012 - OmniMD
A Handy Clinical Reference for Students and Practitioners
“Color Atlas of Dermatology,” recently published by Thieme, is an illustrated guide to the wide range of dermatological pathologies. This easy-to-use book provides a wealth of practical knowledge essential in both daily practice and treatment planning. “Our goal [with this book]... - March 24, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
ContinuLink, LLC Relocates to Sunny South Florida
Leading provider of home care software, ContinuLink, LLC makes the move to sunny South Florida. - March 24, 2012 - ContinuLink, LLC
HEALTHCAREfirst to Sponsor Webinar with National Association for Home Care and Hospice
HEALTHCAREfirst, Inc., the leading provider of home health care and hospice technologies and services, announced today that it is sponsoring a free webinar with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the Home Care Technology Association of America (HCTAA). The webinar,... - March 24, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
Medimix International and Sanofi Pasteur to Present Results of Social Media Monitoring Study PMRG ANC - Orlando, March 27th, 2012
Medimix International and Sanofi Pasteur will present at the PMRG ANC results of an innovative social media study which used a powerful new tracking platform to monitor social media conversations around the globe. Scouring sites representative of English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Chinese (or 80% of the languages used by online populations), the flagged mentions were analyzed by both machine and human to correctly categorize content, overall sentiment, and identify influencers. - March 23, 2012 - Medimix International
New Revolutionary Mental Illness Treatment Offers Hope for Multiple Disorders and is Non Evasive
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy (TMS) is explained by Psychiatrist Dr. Tarique Perera on Smart Health Talk Radio show, April 22 at 4:00 pm PST on KCAARadio.com. TMS can work when other treatments fail, and offers a new treatment option. - March 23, 2012 - Smart Health Talk
ContinuLink Executives Step Away from the Office to March on Washington in Support of Home Care Agencies Nationwide
On March 25-28, 2012 ContinuLink LLC will join the National Association of Home Care to March on Washington. ContinuLink will be among home care agencies looking to extol the benefits of home care to members of Congress. - March 23, 2012 - ContinuLink, LLC
Noted History of Medicine Professor Alexandra Stern to Speak at University of Houston
The University of Houston (UH) has invited a noted professor in the history of medicine, Alexandra Stern, to give the John P. McGovern Endowed Lecture in Family, Health and Human Values at 7 p.m., Monday, April 9 at the Rockwell Pavilion in the M.D. Anderson Library. “The College of Liberal... - March 23, 2012 - University of Houston
CareOne Launches Care Navigator Program
Partners with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Visiting Nurses Program to Improve Patient Experience - March 22, 2012 - CareOne
The Spine Health Foundation to Present at the 2012 Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale University
The Spine Health Foundation was selected to present a social enterprise pitch at the 2012 Global Health and Innovation Conference at Yale University in April. Dr. Morgan Lorio, Orthopedic Surgeon and Official Spokesperson for the foundation will speak on "Eliminating Disparity in Healthcare for the Disadvantaged." - March 22, 2012 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
DoD, VA, and Federal Healthcare Leaders to Discuss iEHR Progression and Important Strategies for Successful Data Sharing and Interoperability
The recent efforts of the DoD and VA’s towards progressing an iEHR, along with further steps towards a VLER and a national HIE has created the need to bring together thought leaders and experts in this space to discuss and debate how all can achieve success in their respective arenas. However, what “success” means for each, and how the industry experts helping them achieve these goals remains a pressing and challenging question to answer. - March 22, 2012 - Defense Strategies Institute
Tampa Web Design Firm, Bayshore Solutions, Launches Website Redesign for the University of South Florida’s Student Health Services
Student Healthcare Website Designed to Serve as Central Resource for USF Student Wellness - March 22, 2012 - Bayshore Solutions
The Booming Healthcare Sector Drives the Indian Hospital Information System Market, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches its Hospital Information System Market in India Report 2012 covering one of the very potential markets in India having strong growth prospects in near future. It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Series reports. - March 21, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Patrick Hennessey, Selects Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Internal Medicine EMR
Dr. Patrick Hennessey of Orlando Executive Health, Orlando, Fl selects Waiting Room Solutions Internal Medicine web based EMR to automate his practice’s clinical and business functions. - March 21, 2012 - WRS Health
Dr. Lynda J. Wright, MD LLC, Has Selected Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Gynecology EMR for Her Solo Practice
Dr. Wright of Kittery, Maine has chosen Waiting Room Solutions web based Gynecology EMR to automate all of her practice’s clinical and business functions to become compliant for Meaningful Use 2012. - March 21, 2012 - WRS Health
Healthcare One Chooses Waiting Room Solutions Web Based EMR for Their Urgent/Family Care Practice
Mr. Redden, the owner of Healthcare One located in El Reno, OK, has selected Waiting Room Solutions web based EMR to automate all of his urgent/family care practice’s functions. - March 21, 2012 - WRS Health
Stephanie Mellor, ARNP Selects Waiting Room Solutions Web Based EMR for Her New Practice, Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic, Inc.
Ms. Mellor, owner of Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has selected Waiting Room Solutions Web Based EMR for her new practice. - March 21, 2012 - WRS Health
Detroit R&D and ALPCO Diagnostics Sign Distribution Agreement
ALPCO Diagnostics and Detroit R&D agree to a distribution partnership in North America. - March 20, 2012 - ALPCO
Online Health Monitoring and Caregiving Network for Families Released
Nclaves Enables Family Members to Monitor Health, Track Diet and Communicate Remotely. - March 20, 2012 - Nclaves
New Medical Tourism Research Study Released: 9 Out of 10 Medical Tourists Would do It Again
Major new survey reveals the latest trends in travelling overseas for surgery: most saved thousands on treatment, 90% would recommend it to others, Belgium is number 1 choice. (Full report available on request plus case studies for all major findings and also expert analysis) - March 19, 2012 - Intuition Communication
Paragon Innovations Helps Diabetics Cut the (Refrigerator) Cord, with Design of New Temperature Control Device
Say goodbye to coolers and ice packs. Available this summer from Kewl Innovations, amazing nano-technology-driven device will keep medicine temps consistent – for days. - March 19, 2012 - Paragon Innovations, Inc.
The Future of HSAS and Consumer-Driven Plans: How Actuarial Value and Medical Loss Ratio Rules Will Change the Landscape
Do you understand the new HHS guidance bulletin on actuarial value? How will the minimum medical loss ratio regulations impact your business? If you are involved with the design, sale, purchase or implementation of HSAs or HRAs, consumer‐driven health plans, or related services, you... - March 19, 2012 - HSA Clearing Corp
No Restrictions Entertainment Partners with Family & Children's Place for Theatrical Release of an Inspiring Feature Film During April's Child Abuse Prevention Month
Los Angeles-based production company No Restrictions Entertainment and Family & Children’s Place have partnered to bring the inspiring and critically acclaimed independent feature film, MOTHER’S RED DRESS, for a theatrical run this April during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Audiences who have seen the film say the movie stays with them long after they leave the theater. The partnership's goal is to bring further awareness and inspire action in the community. - March 19, 2012 - No Restrictions Entertainment
877-HELP-4-HEP; a Peer Advocacy Success Story
The first week of February brought both good news and bad news to Mary*. She learned that her husband was an early responder to the powerful triple drug cocktail for hepatitis C. She also found out that their family’s state-sponsored health insurance coverage was going to be... - March 19, 2012 - The Support Partnership
A New Research-Based Sun Safety Program at 40 Hotels and Resorts in the United States to Include Sun Protection Clothing
The Go Sun Smart program is planned for 40 selected resorts in the United States over the next three years and Sun Threadz, a sun protection clothing company, has been invited to be part of this program. - March 18, 2012 - Sun Threadz
2011 Titles Now in Thieme Clinical Collections
Thieme is proud to announce the addition of 43 new titles to Thieme Clinical Collections. Among the titles added are “Abdominal Ultrasound: Step by Step,” “Al-Mefty’s Meningiomas,” and “Case-Based Nuclear Medicine.” Thieme Clinical Collections contain an... - March 18, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
Growing Urban & Rural Demand for Proficient Healthcare Services Boosts ICT Adoption in the Industry, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd, launches ICT Adoption in Healthcare Industry - India 2011 report covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Information Technology Series. - March 18, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Supportful Foundation Advances Charitable Dentistry in U.S. with Dental-ful Program
Innovative New Program Encourages Charitable Dentists by Subsidizing Costs of Restorative Dental Work for Underserved Individuals - March 17, 2012 - Supportful Foundation
CareOne Introduces Innovative Orthopedic Rehabilitation Service
Concierge Approach Designed to Reduce Worries Surrounding Orthopedic Surgery - March 17, 2012 - CareOne
Satori World Medical Global Transgender Program™ Announces Educational Seminars at Upcoming Transgender Conferences
Company’s Director of Patient Services, Kevin Poling, to speak on Affordable Sexual Reassignment Surgery (SRS) - March 17, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Telerad Tech RADSpa Signs its First 3 Contracts in the United States
Features like Work Flow, Mobile Teleradiology Concept, Physicians portal were impressive. - March 17, 2012 - Teleradiology Solutions
Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority Names New President & CEO
Following an extensive national search, Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority (FRA) has named Steve VanNurden as its new President & CEO. VanNurden, a seasoned leader in the life science/bioscience space, comes to FRA from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. - March 16, 2012 - Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority
Doctors Express – Jacksonville Rolls Out Mobile Appointment Setting with iTriage
Smartphone app lets patients request appointments, look up symptoms and access medical information, anytime, anywhere. - March 16, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Voicebrook and Nuance Partner to Provide Speech-Powered Reporting Solutions for Anatomic Pathology Laboratories
Nuance’s Dragon® Medical 360 Technology to Power Voicebrook’s Industry-Leading VoiceOver® Software - March 15, 2012 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Mobile Health Africa Launched in Johannesburg in May to Discuss How Mobile Health Services Will Change Healthcare
South Africa is leading the way in launching mobile health (mHealth) services with some of the most successful and best known mHealth initiatives having been developed in this country. This is according to Andrea Monteiro, director of Mobile Health Africa, which will gather the leading minds in the... - March 15, 2012 - Mobile Health Africa
Social Medicine is Understanding Patients by Launching New Website
Social Medicine (Social-medicine.org), a newly launched health based social networking site, helps people suffering from a variety of health conditions, to globally connect, help and share information with others in similar situations, by focusing on bridging the gap of patient-to-patient communication, and patient-to-practitioner, with all the social networking features and functionality expected in today’s society. - March 14, 2012 - Social-medicine.org
Dr. John Mattox Appointed to Lead OB/GYN Department at University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Campus
The University of Arizona College of Medicine has appointed Dr. John Mattox as Executive Chair of the OB/GYN Department. - March 14, 2012 - Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
HealthCamp Florida and FMQAI Announce Innovation Event at Florida Hospital Orlando
HealthCamp Orlando is an event focused on innovations in healthcare and is being held at Florida Hospital Orlando in Orlando, Florida on April 27, 2012. - March 14, 2012 - HealthCamp Florida
Medical Development Group Announces April 4 Forum - Pre-Clinical Testing: What We Need to Know for Device Development
This session will review different scenarios for effectively using pre-clinical testing as a basis for getting regulatory approval for clinical (human) testing. - March 13, 2012 - Medical Development Group
CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta Speaks with PR.com About His New Novel Monday Mornings & Imperfect Medicine
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, speaks candidly with PR.com Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, about writing his first novel and how surgeons handle medical mistakes. - March 12, 2012 - PR.com
Fire Chief's "Gear Test" Recommends "Bionic Workout Paddles" from Bodyoars.com, to Maintain, Restore Firefighter Strength, Stamina
According to Bodyoars.com, after health orgs refused to comment on their bionic fitness device that had greatly strengthened some mobility hindered people, firefighters who also used prototypes, helped get the International Assn. of Fire Chiefs, FireRescue Magazine, to run an official Gear Test on Body Oars™ LOBOS™, as an "alternative workout device" without stressing (damaging) firefighters' joints and disks. - March 12, 2012 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
Launching New Childhood Obesity Prevention Program
In an effort to reduce childhood obesity, Aetna Foundation has awarded a grant to the Health Institute for Preventive Care, Access, Research and Education (HIPCARE), a non-profit organization committed to improving health outcomes. On Sunday, March 18, 2012, 2-6pm the Health Institute will launch a program to Prevent and Reverse Obesity and Other-diseases via Families (PROOF) with a Free Health Expo at the Berean Outreach Ministry Center, located at 312 Hamilton E. Homes Dr., Atlanta, GA 30318 - March 11, 2012 - Health Institute for Preventive CARE
Trianz Solutions Releases a White Paper Entitled “Switching EDC Platforms to Rescue In-flight Clinical Trials”
Trianz Solutions, a global technology provider of innovative solutions in eClinical trials, today released a white paper entitled “Switching EDC Platforms to Rescue In-flight Clinical Trials.” The white paper examines how a robust EDC platform supports lower operating costs for the... - March 11, 2012 - Trianz
3 Industry Leaders Partner to Solve ICD-10 Transition
Stroudwater Associates, Bridgefront Associates, and Promantra Inc. team together to create comprehensive strategy to ease the ICD 10 transition. - March 10, 2012 - Promantra, Inc.