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ePlanet Capital Sells Biancamed Ltd to ResMed Inc.
ePlanet Capital announces sale of Biancamed Ltd to ResMed Inc. - July 06, 2011 - ePlanet Capital
Hip-Hop Stars Release Song to Raise Funds, Awareness for Durham Mom
As a Durham, North Carolina cancer survivor and mother of two crusades to overturn a custody order that has outraged the world, a close friend from her childhood days in New Jersey has organized the recording and release of a hip-hop record to help fund the legal battle. - July 06, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
Alchemy Productions Provides Exciting Review for Nettfit Publishing About Their New Parkinson’s Disease Book "Looking Down the Barrel"
Alison Litton of Alchemy Productions provides exciting review of a new Parkinson’s disease book "Looking Down the Barrel" by author Richard Secklin. This memoir is an extraordinary journey of a man who, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, feels his world and his identity has been destroyed. Tempted to end his life, he turns his back on himself and God and then through a series of events sees the gift of his personal journey through new eyes of Compassion. - July 06, 2011 - Nettfit Publishing
Dr. Gene Schneller and Dr. Natalia Wilson Join the PSCI Advisory Board
Schneller and Wilson bring healthcare insights and clinical direction to PSCI for the benefit of all hospitals and healthcare providers. - July 06, 2011 - PSCI Solutions
Clinical Evaluation of Triticum's Honey-Based Products for Lower Extremity Wounds in a Home Care Setting
Filip Kegels (RN) wrote a clinical research/audit article in the new Wounds UK Journal (Volume 7, no 2) titled: “Clinical evaluation of honey-based products for lower extremity wounds in a home care setting.” - July 06, 2011 - Mesitran
Fighting Cancer Never Tasted So Good
Today, there are many ways to become involved in the fight against cancer – everything from marathons to private donations – but did you ever think you could eat your way to a cancer-free tomorrow? John Wayne Cancer Institute’s Partners in Progress has put together a variety of mouth-watering, delectable eats and treats for the 2nd Annual Food Truck Round Up for Cancer Research from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on July 17 at the corner of 14th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard. - July 05, 2011 - John Wayne Cancer Institute’s Partners in Progress
New Regulatory Model Proposed by the Ohio Medical Cannabis Act of 2012
The Ohio Medical Cannabis Act of 2012 is being prepared as a statewide initiative for the November 6, 2012 General Election. The press release highlights the importance of this proposed Amendment to the state constitution, and its benefits to the sick and dying. - July 05, 2011 - Ohio Medical Cannabis Act 2012
From Denmark to Southwest Georgia: Continuing Education for Hearing Center at Albany ENT Doctor of Audiology Extends to Copenhagen
From Copenhagen to Southwest Georgia: Albany ENT's Dr. Monica Mennite Brings Home Latest Research and Hearing Solutions to Benefit People with Hearing Loss - July 03, 2011 - The Hearing Center at Albany ENT
Modular Devices Inc. Helps to Quickly Restore Cardiac and Vascular Services to Joplin, MO
Modular Cath Lab installed at St. John’s mobile field hospital. - July 02, 2011 - Modular Devices Inc.
Simplee Takes a Bite Out of the Health Care Service Market by Allowing Consumers to Track Insurance Claims, Expenses & Deductibles
Free Web Service Simplee.com Goes Live After Successful Private Beta Program, Amassing Thousands of Registrations Amid High Marks from Users - July 02, 2011 - Simplee, Inc.
Laser Spine Institute Announces July Seminars
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations and Treatment Options. - July 02, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Give Blood at South Nassau Communities Hospital's Emergency Blood Drive
To Schedule an appointment to donate blood, call South Nassau’s Human Resources Department at (516) 632-4080. For medical questions concerning blood donations call 1-800-688-0900. - July 01, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Atlanta Med Career Fair 2011
Med Career Fair, a division of Hospitalist MD, LLC, will have its Atlanta Med Career Fair 2011 on Wednesday, July 20th at the Hilton Garden Inn Wildwood Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. - July 01, 2011 - Med Career Fair
The Latest from RadCases for Rounds, Rotations and Exams
This comprehensive guide includes in-depth information on nuclear medicine. Like every volume in the RadCases series, Nuclear Medicine combines printed and online resources for a more complete study tool. - June 30, 2011 - Thieme Publishers
Bacteria-Focused Treatment of Lyme Disease May be Incorrect
Clinical research done by Dr. David A. Jernigan at the Hansa Center for Optimum Health, suggests that in many of the people who experience long-term recovery from chronic Lyme disease, the bacteria and co-infections played only a secondary role in their recovery. - June 29, 2011 - Hansa Center for Optimum Health
Chinese Pharma Prospects Clouded by Increased Short Term Risks Despite Another High Performance Year in 2010
Notwithstanding the challenges, the Chinese pharmaceutical industry and market managed to post high growth again in 2010, according to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2011 (6th Edition), which was officially inaugurated today by WiCON International Group LLC, the publisher of Pharma China. Nonetheless, increased short term risk factors and uncertainties recently are clouding the future prospects of Chinese pharma for MNC companies. - June 29, 2011 - WiCON International Group LLC
Reglera LLC, a Leading Regulatory Consulting and Process Outsourcing Firm Specializing in Medical Device and Tissue, Announces Relocation to Wheat Ridge, Colorado
New facility to provide expanded services to growing markets. - June 29, 2011 - Reglera, LLC
Washington County Regional Medical Center Installs Empower Inpatient + Ambulatory™ ONC Certified EHR
Washington County Regional Medical Center of Sandersville, GA has advanced the technological state of its facility yet again with the installation of Empower Inpatient + Ambulatory™, the Empower Systems™ ONC Certified Complete EHR Built By Clinicians, For Clinicians. - June 29, 2011 - Empower Systems
Laser Spine Institute Presents at Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference
Dotty J. Bollinger and Jimmy St. Louis Speak at Becker ASC Conference. - June 29, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com Launches; Aides Seniors in Finding Adequate Medigap Coverage
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com (MSI), a leading online Medigap locator, launched last month with tremendous initial success and the mission to help seniors who currently receive health coverage through the government funded Medicare program find additional supplemental health insurance to cover... - June 28, 2011 - Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Intivia Selected as Participating EHR Vendor with the New Jersey Health Information Technology Extension Center (NJ-HITEC)
As a participating vendor, Intivia is poised to assist primary care practices in New Jersey to successfully adopt Electronic Health Records (EHR) and achieve Meaningful Use. - June 27, 2011 - Intivia Inc.
New Release of Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference July 1 Early Bird Registration Deadline
The announcement of the 3rd Annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference July 1st Early Bird Registration Deadline has been released. The Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference is the only dedicated national conference to voluntary benefits and limited medical plans. - June 26, 2011 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Castle Connolly Top Doctors(TM) Nominations Process Now Open to All Licensed Physicians in the U.S.
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Announces that its new, online nomination site in open to all licensed physicians in the United States. - June 26, 2011 - Castle Connolly
The Corporate Health and Wellness Association Releases a New Survey Sponsored by the Corporate Wellness Magazine
The Corporate Health and Wellness Association, along with Corporate Wellness Magazine, has released a new survey, 2011 Creating a Culture of Health and Wellness. The survey will help pinpoint concerns and currents trends in the industry by targeting health care professionals, employers, carriers,... - June 25, 2011 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Health Service Journal and SIMUL8 Corporation Launch Second Phase of Simulation Lab
Enhanced toolkit of online simulations launched to allow organizations to experiment with healthcare improvement ideas in a risk free environment. - June 25, 2011 - SIMUL8 Corporation
Mechanical Heart Valve Patients Listening for Natural Sleep Relief; New Specialized Sound Recording Successfully Masks Sound of Mechanical Aortic/Mitral Valves
Unique audio recording created and designed to mask the sound of mechanical heart valve noises to maximise sleep and relaxation in the patient/listener. Actual heart valve sounds are combined with natural river sounds. - June 25, 2011 - Alex Alexander Perica
The Spine Foundation Receives Significant Donation from Laser Spine Institute
Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery Makes Major Gift to Foundation Increasing Access to Advanced Spinal Care. - June 25, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
OmniMD Chosen as Preferred Vendor by University of Oklahoma for MT Services
OmniMD, one of the leading providers of healthcare IT solutions and services, has been chosen as a preferred vendor by US’ top ranked university, the University of Oklahoma, for its medical transcription (MT) services. - June 24, 2011 - OmniMD
ALPCO Appoints CST China as Their Exclusive Distributor in China
ALPCO Diagnostics, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits, is pleased to announce that they have appointed CST (Shanghai) Biological Reagents Company Ltd. (CST China) as their new distributor in China. With CST China as their new distribution channel in China,... - June 23, 2011 - ALPCO
American College of Addiction Medicine Faculty Testifies in Support of Proposed Model Program to Provide Vivitrol® to Jailed Addicts
Testimony before Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse touts value of long-lasting opiate blocker. - June 23, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
Status Solutions and ICON Voice Networks Integrate to Improve Situational Awareness and Communication
Status Solutions announces strategic partnership with ICON Voice Networks. - June 23, 2011 - Status Solutions
Laser Spine Institute Chief Operations Officer Serves as Event Chair of Business Buddies Tampa Board
Jimmy St. Louis Chairs 4th Annual Havana Nights for Business Buddies Tampa Bay Location. - June 23, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Annmarie Gianni Skin Care Debuts Dead Sea Facial Scrub
Annmarie Gianni’s new Dead Sea Facial Scrub is the latest development from her natural and organic skin care line. Created from dead sea mud, lavender, and siliceous earth, this scrub is rich in minerals which will nourish and feed the skin. Since its beginning in 2010, Annmarie Skin Care... - June 22, 2011 - Annmarie Skin Care
Laser Eye Center Acquires New iFS Laser for Eye Surgery
First of its kind laser in North Carolina can replace surgical blade for corneal transplants and other eye surgeries. - June 22, 2011 - Dr Dean Dornic
Popular Nonprofit Organization Falls Victim to Economic Downturn
ALERT Health, a nonprofit organization providing preventive health counseling, testing, and referral will close its office on June 30th due to funding constraints. Founded in 1997 as “Hep-C ALERT” by Andi Thomas, a patient affected by chronic Hepatitis C, its original mission was to... - June 22, 2011 - ALERT Health, Inc.
HealthSaaS Integrates Translation Tools Into Cloud Based Personal Health Applications and White Labeled Solutions
HealthSaaS today announced they have upgraded all HealthSaaS cloud based PHAs and white labeled sites with complete translation capabilities. - June 21, 2011 - HealthSaaS, Inc
South Tampa Immediate Care Connects Patients to Medical Information with Smartphone App
Mobile users now have on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility information in the palm of their hand with iTriage. - June 19, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Choice Wellness Salutes Men’s Health Month with Free Testosterone Level Testing
Choice Wellness of Clearwater (http://www.choice-wellness.com) salutes Men’s Health Month and their purpose of early detection with Testosterone Level Testing and a 15 minute consultation at no charge. - June 18, 2011 - Choice Wellness LLC
Healthcare Resources Online Announces Partnership with The Endocrine Society
EndoCare Online Provides Endocrinologists Easy Access to Point-of-Care Tools - June 18, 2011 - Healthcare Resources Online
MSL WORLD Announces the Launch of the First Ever Career Management Website for the Medical Science Liaison Role
MSL WORLD is the industry’s first and only comprehensive niche career management site 100% dedicated, focused and built to serve the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) career. - June 17, 2011 - Medical Science Liaison World
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, N.J. Introduces Latest Technology for Ankle Replacement
Dr. Gerald Mauriello, Jr., a podiatric surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), in Freehold, and a DPM (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) of Advanced Foot Ankle Institute, a division of AOSMI, PC, has begun offering treatment in Monmouth and Middlesex Counties for ankle... - June 17, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
International Insurance Industry Connects with Medical Tourism Industry in Chicago
The Global Benefits Association, a global nonprofit insurance trade association for international insurance companies and multi-national employers will host their second annual international Global Benefits Conference in Chicago, October 26-28th, 2011 in conjunction with the Medical Tourism Association’s annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress. - June 17, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Doctors of Weight Loss Expert Announced as ASMBS’ President-Elect
The Association for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery has just announced the results of their 2011 election. Doctors of Weight Loss Inaugural Expert Dr. Jaime Ponce has been elected President of ASMBS for 2012. Dr. Ponce’s previous ASMBS positions have included: Chair of the Insurance... - June 16, 2011 - Doctors of Weight Loss
Ameridose Named Supplier of Choice for Texas Purchasing Coalition
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, has been selected as supplier of choice for Texas Purchasing Coalition (TPC) hospitals. The TPC Group currently includes 10 integrated delivery network healthcare systems with 27 facilities, together generating... - June 16, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Medical Scrubs Mall Introduces Product Reviews to Website
Medical Scrubs Mall has introduced product reviews to its website. Customers may now read what others thought of each individual product before making a purchase in order to make a more informed decision. For more information about product reviews, please visit www.MedicalScrubsMall.com. - June 16, 2011 - Medical Scrubs Mall
Doctors of Weight Loss Adds 7 Surgeons to Expert Panel
Doctors of Weight Loss, a resource for individuals who want to understand the latest research, news, and options for weight loss surgery, has announced the addition of 7 bariatric surgeons to their existing panel. Doctors of Weight Loss launched in May, 2011, and currently features 43 expert... - June 15, 2011 - Doctors of Weight Loss
Urweb.tv Offers a New Channel for Open Innovation Business Development
Glaxo Smith Kline Consumer Products is the latest company to open an online Open Innovation portal as part of its business development strategy. To reach those hard-to-find inventors, entrepreneurs and garage geniuses, GSK is using MMC Productions technology marketing channel urweb.tv. - June 15, 2011 - MMC Productions Inc
Kenneth Rozenberg Solidifies Short and Long Term Care in Queens with Holliswood Care Center
The Holliswood Care Center is a new addition to the Centers for Specialty Care Group, a healthcare network for the New York area directed by CEO Kenneth Rozenberg. - June 15, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Matthew P. Rupert, M.D., Joins Ascendant Neuro Nashville
Dr. Rupert joins the pain management team at Ascendant Neuro in Nashville. He will help provide pain relief treatments to patients who suffer from chronic pain. - June 15, 2011 - Envision Interactive
Gastroenterology Associates Gives Patients Greater Access to Medical Information with Smartphone App
Mobile users have convenient access to symptoms, diseases and physician information, anytime, anywhere, with iTriage. - June 15, 2011 - iTriage, LLC