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MyReviewsNow Shop At Home Introduces a Product for Those Struggling with the Loss of Hair
The loss of hair consistently ranks as a top concern among men. Hair growth products promising near-immediate results are tempting, but for realistic success with hair growth the FDA-approved HairMax LaserComb hair growth system produces proven results. - September 06, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Sweden Based Prostalund to Increase Investments in the US BPH Market
To further enhance its position in the US market, the company has decided to establish a 100% owned US subsidiary under the name CoreTherm Medical, Inc. effective from September 1st 2011. The company is located in Oldsmar, Florida. - September 06, 2011 - CoreTherm Medical Inc.
MD-IT Releases Android App for Physicians
MD-IT’s new Android app for the Google operating system provides efficiency and accuracy for physician documentation and improves on previous mobile applications by offering the full Patient Chart View (PCV) for MD-IT’s EMR users. - September 06, 2011 - MD-IT
Medimix International CEO Named to Top 100 of Most Influential People in Pharma
Medimix International announced that Henry Gazay, CEO of Medimix International and VoxMedTM, has been named as one of the 100 most influential people in the life sciences industry. He was nominated and selected by PharmaVoice readers for his vision in the area of market research and his passion for... - September 04, 2011 - Medimix International
PGM Inclusion in Inc. 5000 List
PGM has been included in Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. The Inc. 5000 list represents one of the most important sectors of the American economy, independent entrepreneurs. - September 04, 2011 - PGM Billing
CyraCom Awarded Agreement with Premier for Interpretation and Translation Services
CyraCom, LLC announced its status as a preferred provider for Premier Purchasing Partners, L.P., the group purchasing unit of the Premier healthcare alliance. Under the terms of the contract, members will have access to specially negotiated pricing and terms for CyraCom’s translation and 24/7... - September 04, 2011 - CyraCom International
YourNurseIsOn.com Selected for Morgenthaler's DCtoVC Event at Microsoft to Kick Off Health 2.0 Week in San Francisco
YourNurseIsOn.com, the market leader in instant staff communications services, has been selected as a finalist in Morgenthaler's DCtoVC event at Microsoft to kick off Health 2.0 Week in San Francisco on September 22, 2011. Morgenthaler Ventures selected the Most promising Health Information... - September 03, 2011 - YourNurseIsOn.com
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Introduces a Natural "Fall Asleep" Product That Combats Insomnia
According to the National Sleep Foundation, a healthy adult needs at least seven to eight hours of sleep per night. MyReviewsNow Shop At Home is pleased to announce its affiliation with The NightWave Sleep Assistant, a system designed to help those who can't enjoy a full night of sleep due to insomnia. - September 02, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
A Road 2 A Cure is Proud to Announce K & G Cycles Has Come on Board as a Road 2 A Cure Sponsor
The Road 2 A Cure started out as a National Motorcycle Tour to raise awareness for Pancreatic Cancer and now that the successful tour is complete Road 2 A Cure is now on the road to accelerate change, inspire hope and change the lives of those affected by the 4th deadliest Cancer in America. - September 02, 2011 - Road 2 A Cure
FastMed Urgent Care Goes Mobile with iTriage Smartphone App
Patients now have convenient, on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with free healthcare app. - September 02, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
"Bite Collapse" Ages Baby Boomers, Reports Dr. Sam Muslin, DDS
Botox and wrinkle fillers can’t offset worn teeth and poor bite mechanics, says a prominent California dentist. His advice on how to turn back time? Fix the underlying dental structures first! - September 01, 2011 - Sam Muslin DDS
Medical Scrubs Mall Announces the Winner of Its First Ever Contest for a Brand New iPad2
Medical Scrubs Mall held a contest in which medical professionals competed to win a brand new iPad2. Voting took place on the company’s website from June 27th to August 25th, and winners were announced on August 26th. Nicole Namer from Palm View Animal Hospital in Plantation, Florida was the grand prize winner. Congratulations Nicole. - September 01, 2011 - Medical Scrubs Mall
Post Acute Network Spotlight - Creating Sustained Improvements in the Patient Satisfaction Survey Process
The patient satisfaction survey process is critical to health care organizations. However, many continue to struggle as they try to collect this important data. A new product may hold the answer; improving efficiency while delivering real-time results. Post Acute Network has the exclusive interview with the developers of ePatSat. - September 01, 2011 - iPACC - Integrated Post Acute Care Corporation
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions to Offer Compliance Training Programs to Kaplan University Students
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions (AHS), one of the nation’s top 10 providers of medical billing and practice management services for physicians, today announced a new partnership with Kaplan University, Hagerstown, which allows top performing Kaplan Health Information Technology and Medical... - September 01, 2011 - AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Medical Billing
Going Crazy? Or Just Visually Impaired? Free Video Explains Hallucinations Brought on by Low Vision
What many psychiatrists, psychologists, and neurologists don't know, but many low vision patients do, is that hallucinations are not all psychotic. Identified over 250 years ago, Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) remains virtually unknown by most physicians. It is characterized by visual... - August 31, 2011 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
VersaSuite’s Version 8.0 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Inpatient/Hospital Certification
Austin, TX based Health Care Software company adds Complete EHR Hospital Certification to its impressive suite of fully integrated EHR, PM, HIS, RIS/PACS, ASC and Inventory offerings. - August 31, 2011 - VersaSuite
Fifth Annual World Diabetes Day Luncheon Luncheon & Expo - November 15, 2011
The American Diabetes Association proudly announces its speaker and award winners for the Fifth Annual World Diabetes Day Luncheon. - August 31, 2011 - American Diabetes Association, Dallas, TX
Healing from Compassion Fatigue
Compassion Fatigue results from stress some individuals experience while working with traumatized and suffering people. Learn more during the next SVHD Lunch & Learn. - August 31, 2011 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
Sunset Healthcare Solutions Ranks No. 519 on the 2011 Inc. 5000
CPAP and Oxygen Distributor Achieved Three-Year Sales Growth of 644% - August 31, 2011 - Sunset Healthcare Solutions
Fullerton Chamber Member - People's Care Expands to Chino Hills, CA
People’s Care, in-home care specialists to seniors and persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses, has expanded their corporate headquarters to Chino Hills, California. The new offices are located at 13920 City Center Dr. #209. - August 30, 2011 - People's Care In Home Care
SmartLinx Solutions- Labor Management Experts in LTC- Makes Inc 500/5000 Two Straight Years
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc.500|5000 SmartLinx solutions LLC Ranks No. 2332 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 With Three-Year Sales Growth of 104%- 2nd straight year achieving the list. Inc. magazine today ranked... - August 30, 2011 - SmartLinx Solutions
Cold Laser Dallas Knee Pain Treatment for Arthritis
Residents of Dallas can now turn to Dr. Schnee's Cold Laser Therapy Knee Program™ to treat various knee problems caused by arthritis. This therapy significantly reduces pain and improves the quality of life for patients. - August 28, 2011 - DFW Spine & Joint Center
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group Announces “PI Tracker” a Secure Online Portal for Hospital Personal Injury Account Revenue Management
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC announces “PI Tracker” a secure online portal for hospitals and medical practices to track their personal injury (medical lien, letter of protection) related medical accounts receivable. “Our PI Tracker is a web-based portal designed for... - August 28, 2011 - Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC
ECC’s RAPID Network Service Expands Nationwide
Facilities throughout the US can connect to Medicare using RAPID Network - August 27, 2011 - ECC Technologies
Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program Partners with Eating Recovery Center
Partnership formalizes a longstanding collaborative relationship between the two eating disorders treatment centers. - August 27, 2011 - Eating Recovery Center
Nation’s First 100% Free Discount Health Care Plan Launches
The nation’s first and only discount health plan with absolutely no monthly fees launches today. Developed by a large group of doctors nationwide, HealthSouk aims to provide Americans with online access to health care providers who are offering various treatments and procedures at a... - August 27, 2011 - HealthSouk.com
Complementary Corporate Wellness Certification Course at the 3rd Annual Corporate Wellness Conference in Chicago, October 26th-28th, 2011
The 3rd Annual Corporate Wellness Conference will be providing a complementary Corporate Health and Wellness Certification Course, Wednesday, October 27th, 2011 starting at 2:00 pm. This course will be an intense and advanced course on corporate wellness. Several leading experts in corporate... - August 26, 2011 - Corporate Wellness Conference
MD-IT to Host Exclusive Webinars for Transcription Associates and Channel Partners
MD-IT is initiating a series of webinars for its channel partners and associates that will create a team of health IT experts; specializing in narrative note technology and medical documentation. - August 26, 2011 - MD-IT
Cognitive Dynamics Launches Cognitive Connections Arts Program for Patients with Alzheimer’s
An innovative, therapeutic arts training program designed for those with dementia and other neurological disorders. - August 25, 2011 - Cognitive Dynamics, Inc.
Women’s Specialists of Plano Drs. Dennis Eisenberg and Murray Fox Perform First Robotic Hysterectomy on New DaVinci Si Machine with 8mm Camera at Medical Center Plano
Dr. Dennis Eisenberg of Plano, Texas, a pioneer in the use of the robotic hysterectomy surgical technique, recently completed his first hysterectomy surgery at Medical Center Plano using the new DaVinci Si machine. Dr. Eisenberg was assisted on this procedure by fellow surgeon Dr. Murray Fox of Plano, TX. - August 23, 2011 - Dr. Dennis Eisenberg
ML Athletics Fitness Launches the Fit Body Stop Studio in Middlesex County in the Town of Billerica, MA & Will be Having a Huge Grand Opening on September 10th 2011
The owner of the North shore, & Middlesex Area fitness boot camps program ML Athletics Fitness will be having a Grand Opening Celebration at their new fitness facility at Bradford Place in Billerica, MA called Fit Body Stop Studio by ML Athletics on Saturday, September 10th, 2011. - August 23, 2011 - ML Athletics
Protect Your Future with Trauma Insurance - Rate Detective Gives Insider Tips
Rate Detective recommends Australians protect themselves by taking out trauma insurance coverage in the event of a critical illness, the effect on your health isn’t the only thing to be prepared for. - August 22, 2011 - Rate Detective
Europe Orthopedic Devices Market Outlook to 2017
New Medical Devices research report from GlobalData is now available from Fast Market Research. - August 22, 2011 - Fast Market Research, Inc.
NAHC Annual Meeting: Caregiverlist CEO Presenting at 30th Annual National Association for Home Care and Hospice 2011 Meeting and Exposition
National Association for Home Care and Hospice annual meeting will include educational sessions, including presentation on online marketing tools by Caregiverlist.com's CEO, Julie Northcutt. - August 21, 2011 - Caregiverlist, Inc.
The Self Funding Conference Announces the 2011 List of Attendees
The complete list of attendees as of August 8, 2011, for the Self Funding Conference has been released. Participation in the Self Funding Conference is up 93 percent from previous years, making this the largest number of participants ever. Promising to be “bigger and better than... - August 21, 2011 - Self Funding Magazine
Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces the 2011 List of Attendees
The complete list of attendees as of August 8, 2011, for the Voluntary Benefits and Limited Medical Conference has been released. Participation in the Voluntary Benefits and Limited Medical Conference is up 93 percent from previous years, making this the largest number of participants ever. - August 21, 2011 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
MyReviewsNow Introduces a New Start-Up Business Available in Ebook Download
Looking for a road map to build a successful business that doesn't require special experience or lots of cash to start? Learn exactly how in the "How to Build a Million Dollar Medical Transportation Company" ebook download. - August 20, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Goes Mobile with iTriage
Patients have immediate access to symptoms, diseases and facility information with iTriage mobile healthcare app. - August 20, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
VisualDx First to Provide National Visual Alerting of Reaction to Contaminated Cocaine
Clinical Decision Support System at the Cutting Edge for Response to Public Health Conditions - August 20, 2011 - Logical Images Inc
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Announces Circana as a Silver Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress is pleased to announce Circana as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - August 19, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Best-Selling Author and Life Coach Hueina Su Invited Keynote Speaker at 2011 Taiwan Joint Conference in Health Care
Best-selling author, mindful wellness expert and life coach Hueina Su is invited as the keynote speaker at Taiwan Joint Conference in Health Care on August 19-20, 2011 in Taipei, Taiwan. - August 19, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
New Partnership Between Scottsdale Physician and BioLife Cell Bank Allows Patients to Preserve Fat-Derived Adult Stem Cells
Many believe that adult stem cells offer access to ground-breaking anti-aging and life-saving therapies. - August 19, 2011 - Innovative Cosmetic Surgery Center
NetDirector Launches Health Information Exchange (HIE) Service
NetDirector announces their new Health Information Exchange service. HIE allows medical care providers to securely share patient data between locations thus enhancing workflow and meeting the requirements of the new HITECH Act. - August 19, 2011 - NetDirector
First Online Network to Offer Value-Based Health Care
HealthSouk, an online network that offers value-based health care membership for free launches today. As a newly developed online health care network developed solely by doctors, HealthSouk provides people access to health care providers who are offering various treatments and procedures based off of quality metrics, supply/demand, experience of clinician and location, that then match price. - August 19, 2011 - HealthSouk
Medical Billing Company Creates Daily Online Newspaper
Capture Billing Posts a Daily Online Newspaper Focusing on Medical Billing and Healthcare Industry Called the Medical Billing and Coding News - August 19, 2011 - Capture Billing & Consulting Inc.
Bioidentical Hormone Doctors Offer Practical Solutions for Vaginal Dryness
As women get older, they may lose interest in sex, it may not feel as great as it once did and they may be less willing to put forth the effort for unsatisfying rewards. But it doesn’t have to be this way. According to Kansas City bioidentical hormones expert, Dr. David Shuck, by treating any physical barriers and changing their outlook on sexuality, women can have a more enjoyable and fulfilling sex life. One physical barrier that many middle aged women will face is vaginal dryness. - August 18, 2011 - BodyLogicMD
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Introduces a Great Source for Prescription Eyewear
MyReviewsNow is excited to announce its new affiliation with GlassesUSA.com, one of the leading online sources for affordable prescription eyewear. - August 18, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Southwest Solutions Group Provides Healthcare Planners with New Equipment Planning Software Solutions
Southwest Solutions Group provides equipment planning software solutions to healthcare planners through a new Spacesaver/Attainia contract. - August 18, 2011 - Southwest Solutions Group
Two Lupus Research Institute Scientists Deliver Breakthrough Research
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) today announced findings of two studies demonstrating the power of its focus on innovation to drive discovery in lupus by backing potentially groundbreaking ideas that are typically too early or too novel for mainstream support. - August 17, 2011 - Lupus Research Institute
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, is Offering Nuclear Receptor Fusion Proteins That Are of Importance to the Pharmaceutical Industry for FRET Interaction Studies
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, supplier of research tools, introduces a collection of Nuclear Receptor-Ligand Binding Domain fusion proteins, carrying a GST tag, capable to bind a Europium-anti-GST antibody. With this the influence of fluorophore-labeled peptides on the ligand binding characteristics can be studied. E.g. the addition of a particular peptide might prevent the receptor from binding a ligand, thereby eliminating a response of a cell to a given stimulus. - August 17, 2011 - MoBiTec GmbH