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Living With Macular Degeneration
Liz Trauernicht, Director of the Macular Degeneration Foundation, and the Houston Low Vision Club will host a public discussion on the topic "Living with Macular Degeneration" at three locations in Houston during September. According to Mrs. Trauernicht, "As the leading cause of... - September 10, 2010 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
The Annual Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health Insurance Conference Announces Aon Consulting as a Bronze Sponsor
The 2010 conference will feature up to 125 exhibitors including Aon Consulting. - September 10, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
The 1st Annual Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health Insurance Conference Announces Aeromedevac, Inc. as a Bronze Sponsor
The 2010 conference will feature up to 125 exhibitors including Aeromedevac, Inc. - September 10, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
Skyservice Air Ambulance is a Sponsor of the Annual Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health Insurance Conference
The 2010 Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health conference will feature up to 125 exhibitors including Skyservice Air Ambulance. The conference will feature up to 500 high level executives, 125 exhibitors, 30 speakers and over 500 networking meetings. - September 10, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
The Annual Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health Insurance Conference Announces Global Excel Management Inc. as a Bronze Sponsor
The 2010 conference will feature up to 125 exhibitors including Global Excel Management Inc. - September 10, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
DNASwab by DNAExam Combines Convenience with Confidentiality at Home
The DNA Identity Testing Center is pleased to launch the DNASwab™ DNA Testing Collection Kit, a line of DNA test products that representatives hope will add a new level of confidentiality to its private DNA testing process. "Our DNA kit provides convenience and ease of use in the... - September 09, 2010 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
The 1st Annual Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance & Global Health Insurance Conference Announces AirMed International as a Sponsor
The 2010 conference will feature up to 125 exhibitors including AirMed International. - September 09, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
The First Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance Magazine Has Officially Released Issue 3
Issue 3 of the Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance Magazine features articles by experts in the Expatriate and Travel Insurance Industry. - September 09, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
MPMsoft Selects Free EHR - Electronic Medical Records Solution
Maker of the popular desktop medical billing software and practice management system, MPM has recently chosen an EMR partner who provides an EMR free to all licensed healthcare workers –over 1.4 million practitioners. There’s good news and there’s good news, this is the... - September 08, 2010 - Medical Billing Software - MPMsoft
Eden Spine Receives New Patent for Its Posterior Dynamic Stabilization System, the PERFX-2
Eden Spine (www.EdenSpine.com), a Florida based Medical Devices organization focused on developing the latest generation of spinal technologies, has been granted a U.S. patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and from the European Patent Office for the PERFX-2™, a... - September 08, 2010 - Eden Spine, LLC
Ternian® Launches a New "Mid-Level" Medical Plan for Struggling Employers
Ternian Insurance Group LLC., a Phoenix based insurance program manager and administrator, has developed and launched a new medical insurance plan called, HealthValu®. HealthValu is designed to provide a "mid-level" of medical insurance protection for employer groups that cannot... - September 08, 2010 - Ternian Insurance Group LLC.
LeewayHertz Leading the Way on the Appstore with the Launch of Another App; Get BladderFit
LeewayHertz, an organization known for it's User Interface designs has recently achieved great success with the launch of a iPhone application in the medical category. The new application called "Get BladderFit" was developed for a UK enterprise, Photosound is a medical communications,... - September 08, 2010 - LeewayHertz
Grieving Family Sues Dog Owner for Alleged Wrongful Death of Beloved Family Member
Snohomish County man dies from infection following dog bite. - September 07, 2010 - Sprouts
Dr. Samuel Lam Featured in New York Times on Subject of Botox and Teenagers
Dr. Sam Lam, a facial plastic surgeon in Texas, is featured in New York Times article about the rising use of Botox on teenagers. - September 07, 2010 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Medical Development Group Announces Oct 20, 2010 Networking Event – "Human Capital - The Key Predictor of Success"
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, October 20, 2010 networking event entitled “Human Capital - The Key Predictor of Success.” Talented individuals are vital to a company’s success. Teams are what separate ordinary startups from extraordinary ones. To be... - September 07, 2010 - Medical Development Group
Hope Parkinson Center to Host "Art of Moving" Event with Orthotic Specialist Foot Solutions of Estero
“Art of Moving” Lunch & Learn event for those living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. Presentations by a Physical Therapist and Certified Pedorthist. This is a free event and is open to the public. - September 06, 2010 - Foot Solutions
Dr. Noel K. Maclaren, Renowned Endocrinologist on Diva TalkRadio’s Diabetes Spotlight
Noted physician discusses self-image, self-care and self-confidence for those living with, at risk of and affected by diabetes. - September 05, 2010 - Divabetic, LLC
Porto Alegre Health Care Shows Leadership at 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Conference
Porto Alegre Health Care inducted as silver sponsor at the 3rd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Conference in Los Angeles, CA on September 22nd-24th. - September 05, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
New Small Business Tax Credit Calculator™ Calculates, Not Estimates, Actual, Guaranteed Numerical Data for Health Care Reform Small Businesses’ Tax Credit Filing
The Small Business Tax Credit Calculator™, has just been launched by Tax Credits, LLC™ at www.smallbusinesstaxcreditcalculator.com. The calculator, not an estimator as are most on the web today, computes specific, complete, and actual numerical data needed for qualifying small business to use in filing tax returns to take advantage of the Small Business Tax Credit (SBTC) created by the new Health Care Reform called The Patient Protection and Act. - September 04, 2010 - Tax Credits, LLC
Medtrawell Launches Medical Tourism Focused Social Bookmarking Site
The medical tourism industry finally seems to be moving out of the dark days. Similar to the erstwhile insurance industry, medical tourism suffers from lack of accountability and transparency. With the launch of Medtrawell - medical tourism focused social bookmarking site, the information advantage and lack of credibility for medical tourism companies is expected to end. - September 04, 2010 - Medtrawell
CyraCom International Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
CyraCom International listed as one of Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies - September 04, 2010 - CyraCom International
Voxelor Inc. Now Provides 3D Digital and Rapid Prototyping Medical Modeling Services to Doctors, Surgeons and Medical Researchers
Voxelor Inc. (www.voxelor.com) provides 3D medical modeling services to doctors, surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons and medical researchers. Voxelor will convert patient scans such as CT or MRI to a 3D digital model exported as a STL file based on the doctor's prescription and generate a physical model from the digital model using a 3D printer or a rapid prototyping machine. - September 03, 2010 - Voxelor, Inc.
Medical Development Group Announces Sept 13, 2010 SuperNetworking Event – “The FDA, the Internet & Social Media: Regulatory Issues and Evolving Policy”
The Medical Development Group announces its Monday, September 13, 2010 supernetworking event entitled “The FDA, the Internet & Social Media: Regulatory Issues and Evolving Policy.” The social media phenomenon is changing the way people connect, but not just for social purposes. The life sciences industries stand to benefit far more from these communication tools than retail companies that have daily face-to-face contact with their customers. - September 03, 2010 - Medical Development Group
Healthcare Growth in Emerging Markets Driven by Awareness, Affordability and Access
This study focuses on healthcare systems in emerging markets including China, India and Brazil. - September 03, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
MD Tech Pro Announces Launch of Referral Program
MD Tech Pro, a leading provider of medical practice EMR and IT support services, has announced a new referral program for strategic partners. - September 03, 2010 - MD Tech Pro
Skylark Presents the 13th Annual MDA "Road to the Cure" Car Show
Skylark Taxi, together with local supporters and volunteers, will again host the Wichita Falls edition of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Car Show. - September 02, 2010 - Texhoma Transportation Inc.
American Pain Foundation Hosts Virtual March on Washington for September Pain Awareness Month -- Launches 10,000 Voices Campaign
The American Pain Foundation, the nation's leading pain advocacy organization in the country is trying to raise awareness about pain issues by hosting a Virtual March on Washington during September's Pain Awareness Month. American Pain Foundation also offers free resources for people with pain. - September 02, 2010 - American Pain Foundation
New Joint Venture Agreement to Develop Care Transition Programs Announced by Partners and ILS
Partners in Care Joins with Independent Living Systems to Offer Patient-Centered Care Management Programs including Care Transition Interventions for Health Plans, Hospitals and Medical Groups - September 02, 2010 - Partners in Care Foundation
Columbus, Ohio, Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Donaldson Now Offers Innovative Option for Breast Augmentation
For Columbus, Ohio, breast augmentation, plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson offers an innovative procedure that delivers implants through small incisions under the armpit, providing patients with natural results that do not leave scars on the breasts. - September 01, 2010 - Donaldson Plastic Surgery - Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson
New Doctor at Physicians HGH Center
The Physicians HGH Center is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Santiago, who comes to join their staff at the center. Dr. Santiago possess literally years of experience working with Human Growth Hormone therapies, as well as with internal medicine. The HGH Center has been specializing in the... - September 01, 2010 - Physicians HGH Center
National Institutes of Health Award a $1.7M SBIR Grant to MicroTransponder to Develop a Neurostimulation-Based Therapy to Treat Tinnitus
MicroTransponder, Inc., a privately-held medical device company, announced that it has been awarded a $1.7M SBIR grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) to develop a neurostimulation-based therapy for the treatment of Tinnitus. This project builds... - September 01, 2010 - MicroTransponder Inc.
Elite AMBT is Announcing Botox Training in Fort Lauderdale in Early September
Elite AMBT has now confirmed Botox Training sessions in Fort Lauderdale for September 3, 4 and 5 2010. The training will feature live models and be offered to all health professionals wishing to specialize themselves further in Botox injections and dermal fillers. - September 01, 2010 - Elite Aesthetic, Medical & Business Training
After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care is Selected as Clinic of the Month by the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
After Hours Pediatrics Urgent Care (www.afterhourspediatrics.com) was named Clinic of the Month by the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM), the leading society for physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners practicing Urgent Care Medicine. The distinction was awarded for... - September 01, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
MedReferrals.org Provides Online Health and Social Services Database for Chicago's Underserved
Free website connects the underserved with quality care. - August 31, 2010 - MedReferrals
Dr. Samuel Lam, Facial Plastic Surgeon, Keynotes on Topic of Fat Grafting
Dr. Samuel Lam, a Texas based facial plastic surgeon, will be keynote speaker on subject of fat grafting at Belgium conference. - August 30, 2010 - Lam Institute for Hair Restoration
Fort Myers Orthopedic Shoe Store, Foot Solutions of Estero, to Launch Public Awareness Campaign with Arthritis Foundation
*Arthritis Foundation and Foot Solutions to conduct nationwide public awareness campaign *Foot Solutions will donate a portion of proceeds to Foundation, with a minimum guarantee of $25,000.00 over a year period *One in three people in Florida suffer from Arthritis or chronic joint pain *Foot Solutions of Estero is a Fort Myers orthopedic shoe store, specializing in relieving chronic joint pain - August 29, 2010 - Foot Solutions
MedPro Rx, Inc. Introduces New Online Game to Help Children with Chronic Illnesses
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (http://www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medications, has announced the release of a new Quick Math game on the MedPro Rx Kids website... - August 28, 2010 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
C.R. England and Insight Diagnostics, Inc. Announce Successful Collaboration Enhances Employee Productivity
C.R. England and Insight Diagnostics, Inc. (IDI) have formed a strategic alliance to provide state of the art technology to enhance patient care at England’s Lakeside Clinic. IDI’s FDA approved Electrodiagnostic Functional Assessment (EFA) is a Class II diagnostic device and service protocol for assessing soft tissue injuries. - August 27, 2010 - Insight Diagnostics Inc
EMP Announcement: Dr. Steve Meldon Receives Prestigious Award from University of Oklahoma
Steve Meldon, MD has been awarded the Clinical Faculty Teacher of the Year Award for the University of Oklahoma EM Residency Program. - August 27, 2010 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Educational Top Worldly Leaders in Healthcare & Hospital Development Conference Agenda Announced
Jocelyn Stroupe, Walter Vernon, and Cagri Kanver will be speaking at the Healthcare & Hospital Development Conference. - August 26, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
Call for Articles, Issue 3 of the Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development Magazine
This is a call for articles for the third issue of the Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development Magazine. - August 26, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
Infection Control Posters Now Available, Details High Risk Areas for Hospital Superbugs
EMLab P&K and Philders Group International Inc. publish wall poster for infection control risk management in healthcare facilities. - August 26, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Nutricap Labs Named to 2010 Inc. 500 | 5,000 List, Recognized as One of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for a Second Consecutive Year
Nutricap Labs today announced its placement on the 2010 Inc. 500 | 5,000 list. The annual list, compiled by Inc. Magazine, ranks the 5,000 fastest-growing, privately held companies in America based on criteria such as gross dollars of growth, revenue, metro region and industry over a four-year period. - August 25, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Tourette Syndrome Roadmap: Alternate Routes- Can Brain Balance Hold the Key to Movement and Behavior?
NJCTS Wednesday Webinar Summer Series Continues Aug. 25th. - August 25, 2010 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Nutricap Labs President Recognized by Long Island Business News as One of the Area’s Top Business Professionals
President of leading vitamin and supplement manufacturer named to Long Island Business News’ Fifty or so Around 50 Class of 2010 for his leadership, business acumen and philanthropic efforts. - August 23, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Boston Cosmetic Surgery Center™ Has Been Designated as Cynosure Smartlipo Clinical Training Center in the Greater Boston and South Shore Area of Massachusetts
Boston Cosmetic Surgery Center’s status as the area’s exclusive SmartLipo clinical training center and prestigious designation as a Cynosure Center of Excellence in the Boston and South Shore area has enabled Dr. Ishoo to provide and teach advanced, effective and safe body contouring techniques using the Smartlipo Triplex. - August 23, 2010 - Boston Cosmetic Surgery Center
VIVA Transcription Adds Rhode Island-Based Rheumatology Practice to Its Expanding List of Clients
Newest member of VIVA Transcription family broadens presence in competitive New England market. - August 23, 2010 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Clinically Proven Detox Approach to Osteoarthritis Announced
Clinical trials on Ka Formulas “Clear the Toxins” revealed that clients lost weight, reported less joint pain, had increased energy and lowered their blood glucose and cholesterol levels. - August 23, 2010 - Ka Formulas - Clear The Toxins
Abdul Rao CEO of IWHNA Encourages the Use of Google Health
Google Health is a safe, secure and highly flexible electronic platform that allows patients to store and manage their comprehensive healthcare information in a central place. - August 22, 2010 - The Institute of Women's Health of North America
Lymphedema Depot to Show Solaris Compression Products at Québec Lymphedema Seminar
Lymphedema Depot will be showing the Solaris line of lymphedema care products at the Québec conference on therapeutic compression hosted by the Lymphedema Association of Québec and Clinique médical et sportive Régina Assumpta on September 30, 2010 - August 22, 2010 - Lymphedema Depot Ltd.