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IAPAM's hCG Training Includes Enhanced Weight Loss Maintenance Strategies

The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Program now includes enhanced education on long term weight loss maintenance strategies. - November 18, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

Advanced Urgent Care Launches iTriage App to Give Mobile Users Greater Access to Medical Information

Visitors and residents in the Las Vegas area now have convenient, on-the-go access to symptom, disease and provider information in the palm of their hands with the free iTriage smartphone app. - November 18, 2010 - iTriage, LLC

Alliance HPT Spearheads a Community-Based Weight Loss and Fitness Challenge

A new "Biggest Loser" inspired weight loss program will be initiated by Alliance HPT. "Healthy, Wealthy and Wise" is a 12-week program that will challenge interested participants to not just lose weight, but also to lose the "most weight" for a chance to win cash prizes. Winners will be announced every week. Registration is now open until December 15th, 2010. The challenge will start on January 15th, 2011 to April 9th, 2011. There will be required documents before registration approval. - November 17, 2010 - Alliance Hand and Physical Therapy

Rebecca Kordecki's KOR+ DVD - The Ultimate Core & Butt Workout Takes Core Strengthening and Butt Lifting to a New Level

KOR PLUS, a full service fitness and lifestyle company, is pleased to announce the release of KOR+ "The Ultimate Core and Butt Lifting Workout" DVD and Fit Kit. The Fit Kit includes the KOR+ Sport Bootie and KOR+ Band to be used with the Workout DVD. - November 17, 2010 - KOR PLUS INC

Breathe Easy with O2Delivery.Net - a Brand New Service for Oxygen Dependent Patients

O2Delivery.net is a directory service enabling oxygen dependent patients and their caregivers to locate resources and services critical to their care, whether they are at home or travelling. - November 17, 2010 - o2delivery.net

MarketLab, Inc. Acquires Newmatic Medical

MarketLab, Inc., a leading catalog supplier of speciality products and services for healthcare professionals, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Newmatic Medical, of Petaluma, California. Terms of the transaction were not... - November 17, 2010 - MarketLab, Inc.

JoTo Extreme PR Signs on to Help Relay for Life of Clearwater

JoTo Extreme PR announces the public relations firm will be handling the public relations for Relay for Life of Clearwater. - November 17, 2010 - JoTo Extreme PR

Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) Announces Grand Opening

Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) invites interested members of the public to visit GTG’s new corporate headquarters on St. Armands Circle in Sarasota, Florida - November 15, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)

Infonetica Updates GCP Training Support

UK based company announces the launch of online live chat support for the GCP training customers. The new feature is already available on all Good Clinical Practice network websites of the company. Every visitor is one click away from getting all the answers to his/her questions regarding GCP, GCP... - November 15, 2010 - Infonetica Ltd

Local Radiation Oncologist Presents at National Medical Conference

Dr. Constantine Mantz, a radiation oncologist and director of research for 21st Century Oncology, presented his clinical research findings using the Calypso® 4D localization system in conjunction with stereotactic body radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer at the American Society of Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO) 52nd Annual Meeting held last week in San Diego. His abstract was one of 100 selected of the more than 3,000 submissions the conference received this year. - November 14, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology

Top Doc Chicago Launches Innovative Healthcare Service That Allows Patients to Meet their Doctor or Dentist Online Through Video Interviews

Top Doc Chicago will launch an online healthcare service for residents in Chicago, where patients can meet their healthcare provider through streaming video interviews and book their appointment online for free. - November 14, 2010 - Top Doc Chicago

PEPID® Releases Electronic Drug-Allergy Checker to Improve Patient Safety

New Tool for EMRs Prevents Drug-Allergy Reactions and Reduces Errors. - November 13, 2010 - PEPID, LLC

MedPro Rx, Inc. Sponsors “A Family Overnight” Event at the Virginia Living Museum

Raleigh Specialty Infusion Pharmacy Sponsored Event Hosted by the Virginia Hemophilia Foundation - November 13, 2010 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

Study Highlights Lack of Digital Marketing Effectiveness Within Pharma

Pharmaceutical companies appear dedicated to increasing their digital marketing activities. While ‘digital’ currently receives a minority of marketing spend - less than 10% for most - two-thirds of study respondents expect an increase in 2011. This is one of the findings from a report published by EPG Health Media. - November 13, 2010 - IMR International

21st Century Oncology Leads Consortium of Medical Centers to Build New York’s First Proton-Beam Cancer Treatment Center

Florida-based 21st Century Oncology has been selected to develop New York’s first proton-beam cancer treatment center in Manhattan with a group of the nation’s leading cancer institutions. The consortium, which includes New York City hospitals Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,... - November 13, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology

Alpine Hematology-Oncology Selects Rabbit Healthcare Integrated Systems

"We chose Rabbit because it is oncology-specific, for the efficiencies it will bring, and because the design compliments our current paper-based system which will shorten the learning curve for our users. As a vendor, Rabbit has transitioned many medical practices from paper to electronic health records, and brings the implementation expertise that will support our goals. We’re looking forward to a mid-January Go Live date.” - Steven Schiff, M.D., Alpine Hematology Oncology, Reno, Nevada - November 12, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems

HealthSaaS Releases DiabetesPHR with Connectivity to Microsoft HealthVault

HealthSaaS today announced the release of an online diabetes management tool that is available at www.diabetesphr.com - November 11, 2010 - HealthSaaS, Inc.

Source-Omega Reviews DHA Retroconversion Metabolic Dosing Using Algae Oil Omega-3s as a Fish Oil Substitute

"What all the human omega-3 red blood cell data independently points out is that DHA is always 3 to 8 fold more abundant than EPA in human blood and tissues, even after prolonged intake of high doses of omega-3s predominantly as EPA," says company scientist. - November 10, 2010 - Source-Omega

New Medicare Final Rule Cuts Home Care

Final Rule Scaled Back from Original Proposal, Still Damaging to Home Health Services, Home Care Alliance says. - November 10, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts

Learn from Leading Dermatologists at IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training

The IAPAM continues to offer the industry's best clinical, hands-on, aesthetic medicine training in the most advanced skin care procedures. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is a weekend training program, designed by physicians for physicians, and supports the addition of the top 5 minimally invasive procedures: botox, dermal fillers, lasers, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and hCG for Weight Loss to an existing practice or the launch of a medical spa. - November 09, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

Colombia: New Emerging Medical Travel Destination

On October 26th 2010, Medellin hosted the Second International Symposium on Health-Services Export. FlyClinic participated at this prestigious event and would like to share some of the facts and main trends discussed by the experts in this field. - November 09, 2010 - FlyClinic - Global Healthcare Services

Veterinary Spending Has Grown Almost 10% Since 2009, Says Trupanion

Trupanion analyzes average claim amounts over the last two years to determine a 9.78% increase in canine veterinary spending. - November 08, 2010 - Trupanion

Phoenix VA Veterans Day Parade Set for November 11, 2010

The Phoenix VA Health Care System will recognize and honor Maricopa County Veterans with its 14th annual VA Veterans Day Parade. With nearly 100 entries, helium balloons, marching bands, Veterans Service Organizations, floats and more this is a fun filled family event you won't want to miss. Join them on Veterans Day, November 11 at 11 a.m. N on 7th Street at Montecito, W on Camelback and N on Central Avenue. - November 08, 2010 - Phoenix VA Health Care System

NanoCor Therapeutics, Inc. is Awarded a Grant Under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Projects Grant Program (QTDP)

NanoCor Therapeutics, Inc. (NanoCor) today announced the Company was awarded a grant under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Projects Grant Program (QTDP). The grant is being provided under section 48D of the Internal Revenue Code, enacted as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care... - November 08, 2010 - NanoCor Therapeutics Inc.

World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Hailed a Resounding Success

The 3rd Annual Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, which recently took place in Los Angeles was organized by the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and attracted over 1,200 delegates from over 84 countries. - November 08, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™

IAPAM Adds Education on Metabolism to Its hCG Training

The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Program now includes a new educational session on metabolism, using the same calorimeter used by The Biggest Loser (tm), to assess a patient's metabolic rates and help ensure long term success during the maintenance phase of the IAPAM hCG Protocol. - November 08, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

Avant Healthcare Professionals Supports the Georgia Court Challenge to the FSBPT Unlawful and Discriminatory Policy

The suit asserts that the state’s adoption of the testing prohibition violates its administrative law making procedure. Further, the adoption of the prohibition is an unconstitutional violation of the Plaintiff’s due process and equal protection rights. For additional details on the complaint reference Civil Action File Number: 2010CV192875. - November 06, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals

Fairway Medical Surgical Hospital Launches on iTriage to Connect with Mobile Healthcare Consumers

Patients now have on-the-go access to facility and medical information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool. - November 06, 2010 - iTriage, LLC

CATS Technology, HealthCare Solutions Group, and Greenway Medical Technologies Team Up to Discuss EHR Best Practices

Leading EHR solution providers CATS Technology, along with HealthCare Solutions Group and Greenway Medical Technologies Inc., have announced a joint effort to educate the medical community in the New Jersey market on best practices surrounding electronic health records (EHR) technologies as they... - November 06, 2010 - CATS Technology

New Website Coming to Support the Family Caregiver

Caregiver Village is a new online community focused on providing encouragement and support for family caregivers. - November 05, 2010 - Caregiver Village

Metropolitan Medical Now Offering Options and Discounts to Customers Affected by GE (Datex Ohmeda) and Drager (Draeger) Discontinuations

Metropolitan Medical Services — a premier anesthesia sales and service supplier — offers many cost-effective alternatives to customers affected by GE (Datex Ohmeda) and Drager (Draeger) anesthesia machine discontinuations. - November 05, 2010 - Metropolitan Medical services

Avant Healthcare Professionals Introduces Healthcare Information Technology Staffing Solutions

Avant Healthcare Professionals today announced an expansion of their service line offerings to include Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) professional staffing solutions. The pace for the astonishing growth of Healthcare Information Technologies will require talented professionals from around... - November 05, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals

MUMC in Savannah to Participate in National Pilot Study for Disc Implant

Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah Georgia is one of only five sites in the entire United States selected to participate in a pilot study for the TRIUMPH® Lumbar Disc for treatment of degenerative disc disease – a leading cause of chronic neck and back pain. - November 04, 2010 - Memorial Health

Click Consult Celebrate Month of Movember with SE-MO Campaign

Internet marketing firm Click Consult today launch their in-house SE-MO campaign to help raise awareness of men’s health through the medium of Movember. Many men across the planet are donating their faces throughout the month of November to raise awareness about issues regarding men’s... - November 03, 2010 - Click Consult

symbeo – Offering Unlimited Family Doctor Visits at Low Monthly Price; Announces New, Promotional Pricing Plan for Families in Northern New Jersey

To help Northern New Jersey health consumers this November, Essex-county, NJ-based symbeo is pleased to announce an exciting, promotional, new pricing structure for families looking for affordable health care. symbeo is now offering 12 month commitments at a lower price, making symbeo more affordable to everyone. - November 03, 2010 - symbeo

Avant Healthcare Professionals Announce Marketing Partnership with ICD-10 Coders Academy

Avant Healthcare Professionals and ICD-10 Coders Academy announced a new marketing partnership that will help drive Brand awareness for both companies and assist the healthcare community with ICD-10 implementation. - November 03, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals

EndoSoft Announces Surescripts Certification for EndoVault® EHR

EndoSoft, LLC has announced their EHR application EndoVault® has received certification from Surescripts’ e-prescribing services. - November 03, 2010 - EndoSoft

Wellco Exec Presents Health Cost Innovations at Michigan’s Largest Entrepreneurial Conference

Health care costs are expected to rise by nearly double digits again in 2011 and projected to double within the next 10 years. TiE (The Global Network of Entrepreneurs) emphasizes that technology and innovation can help reduce health costs without diminishing availability or quality of care. TiE... - November 03, 2010 - Wellco Corporation

CarWoo! Cares Supporting Susan G. Komen For The Cure at the World Series

San Francisco based CarWoo! (www.carwoo.com) is taking their vintage ’78 Chevrolet Camaro, freshly signed by Giants fans, to Game 5 of the World Series to continue raising money for the Susan G. Komen For The Cure Foundation. - November 02, 2010 - CarWoo

Spinal Cord Injury Victim and Role Model Brings Essential Treatment Options to the Bay Area

SCI-FIT ((Spinal Cord Injury Functional Integrated Therapy) is open for business in its new location. SCI-FIT is Northern California’s only facility that provides comprehensive, post-traditional, exercise based therapy for individuals who have suffered a debilitating injury. SCI-FIT is a philanthropic endeavor and even offered Chris Rodriguez – the young boy paralyzed by a stray bullet at his piano lesson in Oakland – almost one year of free training. Today Chris is walking with leg braces. - November 02, 2010 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank

Laser Spine Institute Announces November Seminars

Company Offers Complimentary Medical Presentations. - October 31, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute

McGrath Medical Expands Austin Practice to Add Consultation Office in Dallas

Dr. Daniel McGrath offers hair restoration consultations in Dallas to meet patient demand in Texas. - October 31, 2010 - McGrath Medical

MTA Launches Global Directory of Medical Tourism Leaders

Medical Tourism Association and Medical Tourism Magazine have launched the first Who's Who Directory for Medical Tourism. The Who's Who directory will feature the Leaders in both medical tourism and global healthcare across the globe. The Directory will be available both online all year long on... - October 30, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™

MaxMD’s Secure mdEmail® Service Becomes Communication Standard for AZZLY™ Integrated Software

MaxMD and AZZLY™ announced that mdEmail® will be integrated into the AZZLY full-featured electronic health record, practice management and patient health record software. mdEmail is a secure, HIPAA-compliant email service from MaxMD. The companies, which both provide software as a... - October 30, 2010 - MaxMD

"Healthwise" to Provide Content on Cataract Solutions

“HealthWise” will take a look at cataract solutions in this season’s program. - October 29, 2010 - Healthwise

"HealthWise" is Producing a Program to Assist Families on Down Syndrome

“HealthWise” Draws Attention to those Serving Individuals with Down Syndrome and their Families. - October 29, 2010 - Healthwise

Epigenetic Drug & Diagnostic Pipelines Now Available at ReportsandReports

Epigenetics is a rapidly growing field with promising implications for treatment of cancer and potentially other diseases. Research interest in epigenetics has exploded in recent years, and considerable progress has been made in the commercialization of discoveries in this field. - October 29, 2010 - marketsandmarkets