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Medical Development Group Announces April 27, 2011 Networking Event – "Going Off-Shore: Opportunities and Pitfalls for Device Enterprises"
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, April 27, 2011 networking event “Going Off-Shore: Opportunities and Pitfalls for Device Enterprises.” Speaker Matt Giza, General Manager of Cogmedix, a Coghlin Company, will discuss the definitions and differences between... - April 21, 2011 - Medical Development Group
Source-Omega’s Pure One™ Announces Three Year Anniversary to Coincide with Earth Day
Source-Omega’s Pure One™ was launched Earth Day April 22nd 2008, three years ago, using Martek’s DHA-S™ oil. Developed from microalgae oil, Pure One™ helps the heart using EPA and the brain by boosting DHA intake, users can also lower triglycerides naturally. There... - April 20, 2011 - Source-Omega
ExL Pharma Goes Virtual for Its Digital Pharma Conference - First and Only Virtual Conference for Digital Marketing Professionals in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Key Digital Innovators and Industry Thought Leaders Will Present Via the 6Connex Virtual Experience Platform - April 20, 2011 - 6Connex
Mydent International Proudly Supports Autism Speaks Charity
Mydent International is pleased to announce its ongoing support of Autism Speaks, the nation's largest and most effective autism science and advocacy organization. Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments and cure for autism. With... - April 20, 2011 - Mydent International
SIMUL8 Corporation Helps to Ensure the Privacy of Patient Data
SIMUL8 Secure Data edition can help healthcare organizations meet and exceed HIPAA Legislation Standards. - April 20, 2011 - SIMUL8 Corporation
Carotech to Share Emerging Science Supporting Tocomin®SupraBio™ in Addressing Wellness During SupplySide East Expo, May 3 – 5, 2011
Meet them at Supplyside East (Booth 1710) to learn about the latest science of Tocomin®SupraBio™ - April 20, 2011 - Carotech Inc.
MD-IT Announces Release of Innovative EMR for Reluctant Users
MD-IT releases a practical use EMR designed to provide physicians with the convenience of dictation combined with all the benefits of electronic medical records. - April 20, 2011 - MD-IT
The Russian American Dental Association’s Oral Cancer Awareness Program
RADA to Raise Knowledge About Oral Cancer Through Free Screenings and a Fundraiser - April 19, 2011 - Russian American Dental Association
HealthSaaS Announces White Labeling of Cloud Based Connected Outcomes Framework
HealthSaaS today announced white labeling of their cloud based Connected Outcomes Framework service. - April 19, 2011 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Chancellor Health Trust Opens Membership for a Limited Time
Chancellor Health Trust opens medical concierge services suite for a limited time. - April 19, 2011 - Chancellor Health Trust
National Coordinator for HIT to Speak at HCI Executive Summit
National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Farzad Mostashari, M.D., ScM, to be a keynote speaker at the Healthcare Informatics Executive Summit. - April 19, 2011 - Vendome Group
DecisionHealth’s Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance Announces New Home Care Clinical Specialist-OASIS (HCS-O) Certification
The Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC) launches new professional certification in OASIS-C for home health clinicians assuring home health agencies that their clinicians are able to conduct a comprehensive patient assessment and accurately complete the OASIS-C form. - April 18, 2011 - DecisionHealth
ICMS Launches Global Treatment Evaluation for Parkinson’s Disease with a New Sub-Committee for Cell Medicine Oversight
Society initiates worldwide effort to distinguish and identify verifiable stem cell treatment outcomes. - April 17, 2011 - International Cellular Medicine Society
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Gathers Manhattan’s Most Stylish to Raise Funds and Awareness for the Fight Against Lupus
3rd Annual Handbag Auction and Luncheon Honors NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman and Designer Mary Norton - April 16, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Skin Matters Medical Centre: Approaching the One Year Anniversary of Introducing Ulthera to Vancouver, BC
Ulthera is the first and only technology to visualize beneath the skin surface in combination with a non-invasive delivery of energy at depths previously not achieved with lasers or radio frequency. - April 16, 2011 - Skin Matters Medical Centre
Health Education Solutions Updates ACLS, PALS Courses with New Science
Leading Certification Provider’s New Content Section Offers PALS and ACLS Study Guide to Course Changes, Overview of New First Aid and Life Support Guidelines - April 16, 2011 - Health Education Solutions
Enterologics, Inc. (OTCBB: ELGO.OB) Unveils Novel Business Strategy to Develop Live Biotherapeutics for Gastrointestinal Diseases
Enterologics, Inc., a biotechnology company, is dedicated to the development of live biotherapeutic products for gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, that it believes are poorly addressed by current therapies. Key examples include pouchitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease,... - April 15, 2011 - enterologics, inc
Two Physicians from Women & Infants Honored by Professional Society
Two physicians affiliated with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Women & Infants Hospital and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University were recently honored at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO). - April 15, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
DMF Systems Launch Their Electronic Referral GP Portal
The current process of referring patients for specialty or follow-up care is a notably disjointed process. - April 15, 2011 - DMF Systems
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold Announces Scholarship Opportunity in the Freehold Regional School District
The orthopedic surgeons at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) of Freehold, Monroe, and Wall townships have announced that they will be awarding two scholarships to seniors attending a high school in the Freehold Regional School District in New Jersey - April 13, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Dossia Supports “3rd Annual Public Health and Technology Conference” at Harvard School of Public Health
Leading Personal Health Management System provider helps bring together academic and industry thought leaders for day of discussions around the future of Health Information Technology. - April 13, 2011 - Dossia
Unbound Medicine and Johns Hopkins Publish Point-of-Care Resources - Unbound™ Platform Used to Create, Update, and Distribute Johns Hopkins Guides
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, has been named today by Johns Hopkins University as the official electronic publisher of the web- and mobile-based versions of Johns Hopkins' highly regarded Antibiotic (ABX), Diabetes, and HIV POC-IT Guides, clinical... - April 12, 2011 - Unbound Medicine
PiVX Solutions DBA 3ME, Inc. Announces Updated Business Information and the Launch of Adia Nutrition in the Next Six Weeks
PiVX Solutions, Inc. (PIVX.PK) announces updated business information and the launch of Adia Nutrition in the next six weeks. - April 12, 2011 - Adia Nutrition
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. Releases Stem Cell-Based, Anti-Aging Cosmeceuticals at A4M Congress
Stem cell-based anti-aging cosmeceuticals for the promotion of healthy, youthful, beautiful skin were released by BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. at the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine in Orlando, FL in April, 2011. - April 12, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
Severe Ligament Damage is Investigated with "LifeLine," Hosted by Joan Lunden
The significance of sports injuries are delved into, as are new procedures and methods to help cope with them. - April 12, 2011 - LifeLine
Practice Velocity Announces Membership to Health Level Seven (HL7) International
Practice Velocity, LLC, a medical software company that produces the VelociDoc® electronic medical record, adds perspective of urgent care industry to voting process as new organizational member of HL7 International. - April 12, 2011 - Practice Velocity
Lupus Research Institute Enthusiastically Supports Plans to Reduce Ethnic and Racial Health Disparities Announced by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Lupus Research Institute and its National Coalition of state and local organizations welcomes the two strategies announced today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to strengthen and expand community-led efforts to achieve health equity across the nation. The Lupus... - April 09, 2011 - Lupus Research Institute
Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Patrick Allen, ON, GCMG, CD, Has Been Named Patron of the Issa Trust Foundation
The Issa Trust Foundation board announced today the appointment of His Excellency the Most Honourable Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, to the position of Patron of the Issa Trust Foundation. - April 09, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
iTech Partners with Exchange EDI
iTech, a SaaS based Healthcare billing and PMS vendor announces partnership with Exchange EDI wherein iTech shall resell Exchange EDI’s products such as Direct Quote, e-Cashiering and use their Clearinghouse, Insurance Eligibility services to provide seamless Eligibility verifications and an Eligibility Portal. - April 09, 2011 - expEDIum
"Can’t Wait": New Social Media Campaign Promotes an Easy Way to Help Crohn’s and Colitis Sufferers – and be a Star
Support Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada through M&M Meat Shops in-store "Buy a Star" fundraising initiative - April 08, 2011 - Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada
IIMSAM Middle East Office Observed World Health Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud marked World Health Day. Dr. Homoud urged that if the health MDGs is to be met, the international community must make available full financial resources to respond to the health needs of the world poorest countries. - April 08, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
DZS Software Solutions Joins Medidata Solutions Technology Partner Program
Clinical Data and Trial Management Services and Solutions Organization Leverages Medidata Rave Web Services API to Enable Data Sharing Between ClinPlus CTMS and Medidata Rave EDC/CDM - April 07, 2011 - DZS Software Solutions
Careington Announces It Will Exhibit at Benefits Selling Expo 2011
Careington International Corporation announced today it will participate in the 7th Annual Benefits Selling Expo hosted by Benefits Selling Magazine and scheduled for April 6-8, 2011 in Nashville, TN. - April 07, 2011 - Careington
Top NJ Orthopedics Open New Franklin Lakes Medical Center
Kayal Orthopaedic Medical Center is pleased to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art comprehensive orthopaedic treatment center in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. The 20,000 square foot-facility includes cutting-edge technologies, imaging, rehabilitation and surgical procedures. - April 06, 2011 - LoFaro & Reiser LLP
South Nassau Communities Hospital Hosts Emergency Blood Drive
More than 4.5 million patients need blood transfusions each year in the U.S. and Canada. - April 05, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Effective Web Design Wins Best in Class Award for Tampa Web Development Firm Bayshore Solutions
Interactive Media Awards Recognizes Bayshore Solutions with Best in Class in the Medical Category for the HealthPlan Services Website. - April 03, 2011 - Bayshore Solutions
Dr. Thilo Hoelscher, Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego to be Featured in the GlobalSpec Medical Equipment Design Online Conference
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of stroke, brain tumors, Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, stroke therapy in ambulances and emergency helicopters, targeted and local drug delivery etc. are applications where the use of ultrasound might lead to a paradigm shift of how... - April 03, 2011 - Brain Ultrasound Research Labratory
International Stem Cell Society Tracks 750 Adult Stem Cell Patient Cases
Significant milestone reached for field and promise of adult stem cell therapies. - April 02, 2011 - International Cellular Medicine Society
SmartNet Revitalizes Imaging Center in New Jersey by Improving Its Brand Identity as Bergen Imaging Center Maintains Superior Customer Care
Bergen Imaging Center, a women’s imaging specialists center located in Englewood, New Jersey, unveils a better identifiable logo and a more easily navigated website to provide patients with more ease in setting up and researching their mammography services. - April 01, 2011 - Organiq Media
Health Education Solutions Launches Robust Online PALS Certification Special Section
Leading Provider of Continuing Healthcare Education Offers Free Advice, Tools and Stories for Healthcare Professionals and Beyond - April 01, 2011 - Health Education Solutions
Health Education Solutions Offers Insight and Career Advice in Research Library's New Healthcare Special Section
Leading Provider of Continuing Healthcare Education Helps Individuals Learn About Health Careers in Healthcare and Gain Needed Certifications - April 01, 2011 - Health Education Solutions
Health Education Solutions Expands ACLS Certification Materials Online: Free Advice, Tools and Stories
Leading Provider of Continuing Healthcare Education Creates Special ACLS Certification Section Within Research Library to Improve Knowledge of Life-Saving Skill Set - April 01, 2011 - Health Education Solutions
Laser Spine Institute Directors and Surgeon Publish Case Study
Leaders in Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Directors and Surgeon Published in Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine - April 01, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Local Doctor Punyamurtula Kishore Presents at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 28th Annual BRFSS Conference
Local doctor Punyamurtula Kishore, MD, MPH, FASAM presented his paper “Epidemiology and Surveillance of a Disease State in a Primary Care Practice,” at the CDC’s 28th Annual BRFSS Conference in Atlanta, GA. - March 31, 2011 - Preventive Medicine Associates Inc.
PTSD and Anxiety Treatment Helps Soldiers Returning Home from War
Alpha-Stim cranial electrotherapy stimulation is a technology cleared by the FDA and the DOD/VA for use as sole or complementary treatment for anxiety, insomnia, PTSD and more. The technology is showing promise with soldiers returning home from war with tons of information at Alpha-Stim.com. - March 31, 2011 - Dan Kirsch
FastER Urgent Care Provides On-the-Go Healthcare Information with Free iTriage Smartphone App
Patients have convenient access to medical information in the palm of their hands anytime, anywhere, with mobile healthcare app. - March 31, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Iron-Media Corporation: New VOIP Technology Offers Medical Solutions for Families and Their Doctors
Iron Media, a New York based Corporation, has announced the commercial release of their MD-oriented VOIP system; connecting families and their Medical Professionals from anywhere in the world via Video and Voice Chat. Having showcased their most recent developments in the field of... - March 31, 2011 - Iron Media Corp
TourNCare Has New Look Now and Can be Easily Accessed by Facebook Users
Joining growing Medical Tourism Community on TourNCare has become easier now. - March 28, 2011 - Flat World, Inc.
Easy Auscultation Adds Lung Sound Lessons and Recordings
MedEdu, LLC (www.easyauscultation.com) is adding lung sound lessons to its collection of free auscultation courses and recordings. These lessons are organized into two courses. Users can also directly access patient recordings and waveforms for each of the twenty cases. Basics of Lung Sounds The... - March 27, 2011 - MedEdu, LLC
Infonetica is About to Launch a New GCP Training Course
Infonetica LTD, a pioneering global GCP training provider, is about to release its new online GCP course. The new course is created using Infonetica’s vast experience in the field and is meant to improve the learning process through increased trainee involvement. Information is presented in... - March 26, 2011 - Infonetica Ltd