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Xconomy Launched Health IT Channel
Xconomy, the authoritative voice on business and technology in the exponential economy, today launched a Health IT channel dedicated to covering advances and innovation in healthcare through information technology. Mintz Levin and EMC are charter sponsors for the new channel. - April 07, 2010 - Xconomy
New Book on Teen Depression: "Save the Teens: Preventing Suicide, Depression and Addiction"
“Save the Teens: Preventing suicide, depression and addiction” written by Carolyn C. Zahnow, gives help and hope for those whose lives are touched by teens by providing the signs of depression and substance abuse – all in an effort to prevent the loss of life by suicide. - April 05, 2010 - Carolyn C. Zahnow, author
Pet Insurance from Trupanion Becomes Available in Alaska
Trupanion now offers pet insurance policies to cats and dogs in Alaska. - April 05, 2010 - Trupanion
Dental Office in Fairfield, CT Now Accepts Husky for Children
Dr. Mariana Conant a Fairfield Connecticut Dentist is now accepting State of Connecticut - Children Husky program at her office. - April 04, 2010 - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Fairfield
Seattle Registered Dietician Wants to Raise Awareness on How Media Shapes Our Perceptions of Beauty and How It Affects Us
Scarlett Ramey and Courtney McGonegle are partnering for a showing of the documentary "America the Beautiful" on the University of Washington campus. The showing will be followed by a discussion lead by Ramey about the influence of the media on our perceptions of beauty. - April 04, 2010 - Ramey Nutrition
Comfort Zone Labs Introduces a New Therapeutic Device That Kisses Good-Bye Dry-Eye Syndrome
When a doctor examines a patient for dry eyes, it has been statistically tabulated that 70% of patients with dry eye symptoms have signs of meibomian gland diseases, for which finding relief is much more difficult. - April 03, 2010 - Comfort Zone Labs
The CIO Healthcare Summit Announces Newest CIO Attendees
The CIO Healthcare Summit team is pleased to announce the technology event’s newest IT executive attendees, including Ron Strachan, SVP & CIO, Wellstar Health Systems; Bill Gillis, eHealth Technical Director, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; and Karun Kapur, Executive Director, SCAL... - April 03, 2010 - CDM Media
Botox Training: A Boom for Physicians Under the New Healthcare Bill
The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive medical and business training for doctors looking to add aesthetic medicine to their existing practices, or to launch a new medical spa. The IAPAM ensures that all its training is tailored to specific competency levels, and consistent with the FDA's recommendations, all IAPAM hands-on botox and other training is completed in a clean medical facility. - April 03, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Local LASIK Surgeon Recognized: 2009 U.S Top 50 Surgeon
Dr. Dean Dornic, a leading LASIK surgeon and Medical Director of Laser Eye Center of Carolina in Cary, NC has been distinguished as a 2009 Top 50 Surgeon in the U.S. by Sightpath Medical. The surgeon was chosen from hundreds of surgeons nationwide. Sightpath has recognized Dr. Dean Dornic as a... - April 02, 2010 - Dr Dean Dornic
TIAS ARMS 9th Annual Benefit for Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
"Do all you can with what you have, in the time you have, in the place you are." Nkosi Johnson, 12 year old South African Aids Victim 1989-2001. Tias Arms, a non-profit, non-denominational organization founded by local Hoag Hospital nurse, Joanne Baker, is holding its 9th annual fundraising benefit, Sunday April 18th from noon to 4:00 pm, at Chapman University, Beckman Hall 404, Orange, California. the highlight of the event will be the auctioning of a "Dr. McDreamy" eligible bachelor. - April 02, 2010 - Tias Arms
VersaSuite to Guarantee ARRA Meaningful Use Certification Requirements
Company guarantees to meet Meaningful Use requirements for Stimulus Funding - April 02, 2010 - VersaSuite
mumms® Hospice Software Expands Into Spanish Community
Leo Radosta, President and CEO of mumms® Software (the national leader for hospice electronic health records (EHR)), announced the firm’s expansion into the Spanish-speaking community at a conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Friday, March 26, 2010. During the meeting at the Verdanza... - April 02, 2010 - mumms Software
SalePoint Expands Revenue Cycle Solutions Offerings with mPay Gateway Agreement
SalePoint today announced that it has entered into an agreement with mPay Gateway to resell mPay Gateway’s single source payment solution to healthcare providers. “We are pleased to add mPay Gateway’s payment solution to our healthcare product offerings,” said Larry... - April 02, 2010 - SalePoint, Inc.
Regulatory Affairs Associates Announces Innovative FDA Medical Device Consulting Provided Within Federal Contract
Regulatory Affairs Associates (RAA) announced today it has been awarded the project as FDA regulatory consultants to Visca Corporation for the development of a break-through biomarker medical device. RAA participated in writing the successful contract bid to the Federal Government. The device will... - April 02, 2010 - Regulatory Affairs Associates
Hmedicine.com Adds Poison Ivy Soap to Their Product Line
Hmedicine.com, a leading supplier of homeopathic medicine, introduces poison ivy soap to their product line. - April 02, 2010 - Hmedicine.com
AccuNotes Transcription Services Offers Free Medical Transcription
AccuNotes Transcription Services now offers a Free four-week trial to new clients. This gives medical practices ample time to evaluate AccuNotes’ services while saving hundreds of dollars. - April 02, 2010 - AccuNotes Transcription Services
Minister of Health Saudi Arabia to Speak at 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea
The Medical Tourism Association along with KHIDI announces Dr. Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rabeeah, Minister, Health Ministry of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a speaker for the upcoming regional conference, the 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea which will take place in Seoul,... - April 01, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Boston WorkStation Helps North Kansas City Hospital Expedite the Revenue Cycle
Boston Software Systems™ (www.bossoft.com) today announced that North Kansas City Hospital, a 451-bed, state-of-the-art facility on a 69-acre campus in North Kansas City, MO, has implemented Boston WorkStation™ to help automate several manual tasks throughout the finance department. - April 01, 2010 - Boston Software Systems
Carl Zeiss Meditec Showcases Innovative "New Form of Breast Cancer Treatment" at InnovHealth 2010
Carl Zeiss Meditec’s ground breaking radiotherapy system, called Intrabeam, offers the least disruptive treatment method available to patients being treated for early stage breast cancer. - March 31, 2010 - naseba
Visiting Physicians Association® Officially Opens New Office in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi becomes the seventh Visiting Physicians Association office in the state of Texas, 30th overall in eight states. - March 31, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Dr. Mark Galland Releases Video Discussing Injury Prevention
Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (www.orthonc.com/galland.html), has announced the release of a video demonstrating the buddy taping method. In the video, Jen Hall, ATC/LAT at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina, instructs the United Volleyball 15... - March 31, 2010 - Dr. Galland
CSP Medical Store Releases New Product to Help MRI Patients Relax
CSP Medical Store releases a new product that helps to relax MRI patients - March 31, 2010 - CSP Medical Store
Red Cedar Technology’s Design Process Selected for CDC and Gates Foundation Project
HEEDS optimization software used to design new generation of vaccine carriers to help eradicate disease. - March 31, 2010 - Red Cedar Technology
Clinical Laboratory Services Market (Growth Opportunities, Competitive Analysis and Competitor Profiles) Reports Now Available on BiotechMarketReports
Clinical Laboratory Services (Markets, Growth Opportunities, Competitive Analysis and Competitor Profiles), provides an in-depth market overview, a total market analysis, analysis by laboratory type, and by routine and specialty testing and a review of the latest trends driving growth. Revenues and forecasts presented are for the U.S. market. Key international markets are discussed as well. - March 31, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Kuk Sool Won of Menlo Park, California - Martial Artists Raise Over $7000 for Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital
http://www.menlokuksool.com - Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts and Character Development Center – Martial Arts Kids raise money for other kids at second annual Kick-A-Thon. - March 30, 2010 - Kuk Sool Won of Menlo Park
Pure One™ Algae Oil Champion Endorsement: Source-Omega Teams-Up with the Iron-Doc™
The Iron-Doc™ is a “well oiled machine” and Pure One™ algae oil omega-3s may have something to do with that. The Iron-Doc™ is training for competitions held around the world. Pure One™ producer Source-Omega sponsors the Iron-Doc™ to help give him a pure, sustainable advantage. - March 29, 2010 - Source-Omega
“Mr Naresh Jadeja in “Service Excellence & Sustainable Growth in Malaysia Medical Tourism & Healthcare”
IWHTA president Mr Naresh Jadeja a big advocate of charity in healthcare sector to address at “Service excellence & sustainable growth in Malaysia Medical Tourism & Healthcare” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, March 29 – 30’ 2010. “Malaysia Medical Tourism &... - March 29, 2010 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
Orthopedic Surgeons Dr. Michael Greller and Dr. Gregg Berkowitz of AOSMI, Freehold and Monroe, NJ, Offer New Knee Repair Techniques at Cartilage Restoration Center of NJ
Dr. Michael Greller and Dr. Gregg Berkowitz, board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe, NJ, now offer new techniques for knee repair at Cartilage Restoration Center of New Jersey. Options like cartilage transplants or restoration and knee resurfacing use advanced technology to provide knee repair solutions that give all ages and sizes greater mobility and less pain than ever before. - March 29, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Quantros Executives Kumar and Bell to Address Missouri Patient Safety Conferences
Dr. Sanjaya Kumar Will be a Panelist at MOCPS, Jenny Bell, RN Participates in Meeting of Missouri PSOs. - March 28, 2010 - Quantros Inc.
Volunteer Group Comforts 10,000 Patients with Handcrafts
During the first ten months of this year, The Common Thread Circle -- a charity that gives handcrafted fabricworks to patients in hospitals -- donated 10,000 fabricworks to patients in Houston-area hospitals. Over the last two years, The Common Thread Circle has grown from a small neighborhood... - March 28, 2010 - The Common Thread Circle
Plextra - Healthcare Information Solutions Applaud DEA Controlled Substance Interim Rule and Announces Achievement of E-prescribing Partner Certification Through DrFirst
Yesterday the Drug Enforcement Administration in the Department of Justice published an interim final rule, to permit electronic prescriptions for controlled substances. Plextra - Healthcare Information Solutions applauds this decision, as they have recently begun offering standalone e-prescribing... - March 27, 2010 - Plextra - Healthcare information Solutions
Visiting Physicians Association® Names Smith as Practice Manager at South Bend Office
Rita Smith, RN, hired as practice manager in VPA office that covers the greater “Michiana” area, including St. Joseph, Elkhart, LaPorte, Berrien and Cass Counties. - March 27, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Medical Tourism Association Releases Additional Articles in Medical Tourism Magazine
The Medical Tourism Magazine announces two additional articles for Issue 14. The articles entitled, "Korean Healthcare for US Corporations" and "Promoting the Korean Global Healthcare Industry" are now available at www.MedicalTourismMag.com Seoul, Korea is one of the emerging... - March 27, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Los Angeles Botox Training Dates Expand Spring Seminar Series from Elite AMBT
Los Angeles botox training courses become easier to find this spring. Elite Aesthetic, Medical and Business Training (AMBT) is launching a new series of seminar dates for the LA region. Beginning on April 2nd and 3rd, 2010, Elite AMBT’s instructors will be kicking off sessions that focus on botox training for Los Angeles’ aesthetic medical practices. - March 27, 2010 - Elite Aesthetic, Medical & Business Training
Online Botox Training: Elite AMBT Unveils Revolutionary New Instruction Method
Online botox training from Elite Aesthetic, Medical and Business Training (AMBT) gives aesthetic medical practices a more convenient way to expand the procedures offered to their patients. The new training format is now available at Elite AMBT’s official website and allows participants to learn on their own schedule and from their own home. - March 27, 2010 - Elite Aesthetic, Medical & Business Training
Medical Tourism Association Leads Successful Webinar on US Healthcare Reform’s Effect on the Medical Tourism Industry
The Medical Tourism Association’s webinar on the US Healthcare Reform’s effect on the Medical Tourism Industry, led by Jonathan Edelheit, was a huge success. - March 27, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
MEGAComfort with Its "Anti-Fatigue Matting in Your Boots" Amazes Corporate Ergonomists
Following on the "heels" of successful participation in previous Health, Safety and Ergonomic Conferences, MEGAComfort Inc. once again proved it was the booth to be at with their unique ergonomic, anti-fatigue insole and orthotic solutions. - March 26, 2010 - MEGAComfort
Eden Spine Receives New Patent for Its Corpectomy Device, the GIZA™
Eden Spine, a Florida based Medical Devices organization focused on developing the latest generation of spinal technologies, is pleased to announce that the Patent for its corpectomy device, the GIZA™, was granted from the European Patent Office. “The GIZA™ allows Eden to provide... - March 26, 2010 - Eden Spine, LLC
Medical Tourism Conference Shows Employers How to Save 90% on Healthcare
Many health insurers and employers are implementing medical tourism as a way to reduce healthcare costs by allowing employees to travel internationally for major surgeries, where employers will save up to 90% on the cost of major surgeries. Several major health insurance carriers have implemented pilot projects such as Aetna and WellPoint BCBS, Swiss Reinsurance and more. - March 26, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Combating Advanced Parkinson’s Disease: South Florida Parkinson’s Disease Patients Gain Access to Clinical Trial Evaluating Levodopa/Carbidopa Intestinal Gel
Neurologic Consultants, P.A. today announced it is recruiting South Florida patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease to participate in a national clinical trial focused on more effectively treating the disease’s life-disrupting swings from mobility to immobility. - March 26, 2010 - Neurologic Consultants
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure is Primary Reason for Sleep Quality Decline
Attributing poor sleep quality to 24/7 internet access or stress due to economic woes is a huge misinterpretation of facts. A little known company has built a decade long reputation providing clients the best sleep they’ve had in years despite good or bad economic conditions and regardless of the primary cause for declining sleep quality; uncontrolled proliferation of radiofrequency (RF) emitting wireless and cellular devices at home, school, work and in the environment. - March 25, 2010 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Doctors.net.uk Say GPs Want More Nutrition Information in Order to Better Advise Patients
Nestlé Nutrition reveals success of campaign - March 25, 2010 - Doctors.net.uk
REACT Systems Releases REACT Desktop Notification for Apple OSX Computers
Apple OSX platform supported to broaden communication in emergencies and critical events. - March 24, 2010 - REACT Systems, Inc.
Attention Talk Radio Host Jeff Copper interviews Jefferson B. Prince MD on Positive Trends in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) on April 2, 2010
Host and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Jefferson B. Prince MD, Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Director of Child Psychiatry for North Shore Medical Center in Massachusetts, on positive trends in attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to gain insight on what is new and promising in the ADHD arena. Dr. Prince is also involved in research into the characterization and treatment of ADHD across the lifespan. - March 24, 2010 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
Door-Step Medical Partners with First Quality, the Makers of the Prevail Brand of Incontinence Supplies, to Launch a New Home Delivery Program for Incontinence Supplies
Door-Step Medical has partnered with First Quality, the makers of the Prevail brand of incontinence supplies, to launch a new home delivery program of incontinence supplies. Door-Step Medical has created an online store that allows seniors or their caregivers to order the incontinence supplies... - March 24, 2010 - Door-Step Medical
Visiting Physicians Association® Names Terry Practice Manager at Muskegon Office
Amy Jo Terry, RN, hired as the newest practice manager in VPA office that covers the Greater Lakeshore area, including Muskegon, Ottawa, Oceana and Newaygo Counties. - March 24, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold, NJ, Inducted as Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, New Jersey, was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) during ceremonies at the Academy’s 2010 annual meeting. Dr. Nasar is fellowship-trained in joint replacement, and also specializes in avascular necrosis, knee and hip arthroscopy, and fracture and trauma care. - March 24, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Unbound Medicine and the American Public Health Association Launch Control of Communicable Diseases Manual for Mobile + Web
Unbound Medicine and the American Public Health Association (APHA) announce the release of Control of Communicable Diseases Manual (CCDM) for Mobile + Web. Up-to-date information about the occurrence, transmission, resistance, and control of infectious diseases is vital to the public health professionals working to track and contain them. CCDM for Mobile + Web puts this important information in a proven, rapid-access format on mobile devices and the web. - March 23, 2010 - Unbound Medicine
Voicebrook to Exhibit at USCAP 2010 Annual Meeting
Voicebrook to debut alternative reporting workflows using speech recognition technology. - March 23, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.
U.S. Patent Granted for the Multimeric Adiponectin ELISA
A United States patent has been granted to Sekisui Medical Corp. (Tokyo, Japan), the inventors of the Multimeric Adiponectin ELISA. The Multimeric Adiponectin ELISA is distributed in the U.S. and Canada exclusively by ALPCO Diagnostics. - March 23, 2010 - ALPCO