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Bethel Park Chiropractic Clinic Unveils New Technology to Combat Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia
A Bethel Park chiropractic clinic announced today a new technology which is designed to beat chronic pain and fibromyalgia. The technology is known as full body vibration and works by targeting centers of the brain by stimulating specific nerve receptors in the spine. - June 16, 2010 - Red Apple Wellness
IOS Health Systems to Provide Miami Dade College (MDC) Students Free Access to Medios EHR – Web-based Electronic Health Records System
The Institute for Health Informatics at the Medical Center Campus of Miami Dade College (MDC) has partnered with Miami-based IOS Health Systems to provide Medical Center Campus students free access to its Medios EHR electronic health records system. - June 16, 2010 - IOS Health Systems
WoundSeal - the Product That Stops Bleeding Instantly - Now Available in Canada
WoundSeal is a topical powder by Biolife that stops bleeding instantly. It has been licensed by Health Canada to introduce it to occupational health customers. Biolife has secured agreements with leading suppliers Zee Medical and SafeCross to serve Canadian market. - June 16, 2010 - Biolife
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Colon-Cuevas to Ann Arbor, Michigan Office
Dr. Colon-Cuevas servers the Ann Arbor office, which covers Washtenaw, Lenawee and Jackson counties and parts of Oakland, Livingston and Wayne counties. - June 16, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
MedCepts Positions Healthcare Related Product in a State-of-the-Art Spine and Sports Rehab Clinic
During a soft beta launch, another cutting edge medical diagnostic system will be placed in a State of-the-Art Spine and Sports Rehab clinic well known for utilizing high-end technology and evidence-based techniques offered by many leading European and U.S. manufacturers. - June 14, 2010 - MedCepts
PMMC Online Pricing Expands to Include Physician Pricing Analysis
Preferred Medical Marketing Corporation (PMMC), a leading provider of health care oriented software and revenue cycle solutions, recently expanded its proprietary comparative pricing software to include physician data reports and analysis. As many hospitals have expanded their service offerings,... - June 13, 2010 - PMMC
Romantic Comedy Film "Love Simple" Donating Proceeds to S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
June 14—June 21, 30% of Sales on iTunes Will Help Raise Funds, Awareness for Lupus - June 12, 2010 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Patch Adams to be Guest on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network
Patch Adams M.D. to guest on the Whole Person Healing program on the VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Channel hosted by Rustum Roy and Alison Rose Levy on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 9 AM Pacific Time. - June 12, 2010 - Whole Person Healing via Body, Mind and Spirit
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) Expands in Sarasota Florida, US
Global-Med Technologies Group (GTG) is pleased to announce it is expanding its facility and operations in Sarasota, Florida, United States. - June 11, 2010 - Global-Med Technologies Group Inc (GTG)
iTriage® Helps 2010 World Cup Spectators Find Healthcare in South Africa
2010 World Cup travelers can navigate South Africa’s healthcare system by downloading the free iTriage healthcare app. - June 11, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
European Markets for Orthopedic Small Joint Reconstructive Devices 2010 (15 Countries) (Executive Summary) Now Available at ReportsandReports
The European market encompasses Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom (U.K.), Spain, Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxemburg), Scandinavia (Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway), Switzerland, Austria, and Portugal. - June 11, 2010 - ReportsandReports
Medical Tourism Association Expands Globally
World’s leading and authoritative nonprofit association for medical tourism affairs opens two more international representative offices in Europe and Latin America to spread out flourishing global strategies. - June 10, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Call for Speakers - Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development Conference
The Sustainable Healthcare & Hospital Development Conference has launched a call for speakers. - June 10, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
Close Supervision Key to Summer Water Safety for Children, Wisconsin: Pediatricians Emphasize Guidelines to Prevent Drowning and Injury
School is out and summer activities have begun - water safety is important, especially for children. The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents and caregivers to actively protect children during this busy time and shares key information to reduce the risk of injury or death. The number one requirement for safety during water activities is careful, constant supervision. No child or adult, at any swimming level, is ever 'drown-proof.' - June 09, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
ALPCO Diagnostics Prepares for Launch of Unique Immunoassays
ALPCO Diagnostics announces the recent hiring of Leon F. Hebert Jr., Ph.D. As ALPCO’s new Diabetes and Obesity Product Manager, Dr. Hebert will be charged with overseeing the launch of several new ELISA research tools, including: Mouse Proinsulin ELISA, Rat Proinsulin ELISA, Mouse C-peptide... - June 09, 2010 - ALPCO
iTriage Now Offering Consumers Unprecedented Access to Their Personal Health Records Through Its Smartphone Application
Smartphone users can now connect with their Google Health™ records on the iTriage mobile healthcare applications. - June 09, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Consumer-Centered Health Website Provides New Resource for Understanding Health Reform
Consumers and patients now have new information at their fingertips as they prepare to embrace health reform changes. - June 09, 2010 - HealthHarbor
Employer Healthcare Congress Announces Key Speakers
The Annual Employer Healthcare Congress announces its key speakers for their September 20th-22nd, 2010 event. Taking place in Los Angeles, CA at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, they are expecting up to 2,000 attendees, 120 exhibitors, 75 expert speakers and over 3,000 pre-scheduled... - June 09, 2010 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Commercial Insight: Osteoporosis – Market Players Maximize Revenue Growth Before the Next Challenging Phase Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Analysis of global osteoporosis prescriptions from 2005–09, split by geographical region (including emerging markets), drug class, and brand. Discussion of key commercial opportunities and threats in the US, Japan, and five major European markets. - June 09, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Pipeline Insight: Osteoporosis - Bone Building Drugs Become the Heart of the Pipeline Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Osteoporosis prevalence is expected to increase due to the general aging population. By 2020, the total male and female osteoporosis population is forecast to increase by 16.0% from 168 million in 2010 to reach 188 million patients across the seven major markets. - June 09, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Advance Urgent Care Receives Award of Excellence
Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic was chosen for this honor from among 877 medical practices in six states that participated in a comprehensive On-Site Risk Management Assessment conducted in 2009 by American Physicians Assurance Corporation which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American... - June 08, 2010 - Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic
JBJS Changes Publication Frequency to Improve Timeliness
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery to increase publishing frequency from monthly to 24 issues a year beginning in July. - June 08, 2010 - The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
Benchmark Systems Appoints Dave Beatty as Western Regional Manager
Top performer joins Virginia-Based Leader in Healthcare Software and Information Systems - June 06, 2010 - Benchmark Systems
Lupus Research Institute Hails Results of CellCept® Trial in People with Lupus Kidney Disease
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local lupus organizations are very encouraged by trial results released by Vifor Pharma, Galencia Group, and Roche demonstrating that the drug CellCept® (mycophenolate mofetil) helps in maintaining remission of lupus... - June 05, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Min-Sheng General Hospital to Host First Asian Diabetes Surgery Summit
Specialists from across Asia will convene at Taiwan’s Min-Sheng General Hospital in July 2010 to discuss the latest developments in bariatric and metabolic surgery. - June 05, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Author, Angela Connor, Wins Pritchett & Hull's 2010 Health Care Education Week Publishing Contest
Angela Connor’s story, To Kill a Nonprofit, will help nonprofit leaders “do good” with less. - June 05, 2010 - Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc.
AAIHR Releases Position Statement on WHO Global Code of Practice on International Recruitment of Health Personnel
The American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR) recognizes and commends the significant work of the World Health Organization in the development of the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel. - June 05, 2010 - American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment
Free Vision Correction Surgery for Blown Sports Calls
In the wake of the public outcry surrounding the bungled call that cost Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarrago a perfect game, an eye surgeon offers free vision correction surgery to any professional umpire or referee whose blown call has a significant impact on the outcome of a game or impacts the record books. - June 04, 2010 - Dr Dean Dornic
Blue Coda Receives a Second Interactive Media Award Honor
Blue Coda, Inc., an Internet Consulting firm, won its fourth award in 2010 from the Interactive Media Awards for developing Mass Senior Care's Web site. The Interactive Media Awards honored Blue Coda with an Outstanding Achievement in Web site Development award for its work in the Healthcare sector. Mass Senior Care is a leader in the field of care for the elderly and people with disabilities. - June 04, 2010 - Blue Coda, Inc.
Medical Software Firm Has Strong Following at Local Conference
Hundreds descend upon the shores of the Missouri River to attend the 2010 PDS Customer Meeting in Kansas City - June 04, 2010 - Inc.
Locum Medical Group Receives Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission
Locum Medical Group has been awarded its second consecutive Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing services from The Joint Commission. - June 04, 2010 - Locum Medical Group
iTriage Mobile Healthcare Technology Presented in Washington, DC at the Community Health Data Forum
Government leaders learn how iTriage integrates community health data to help Americans select the most appropriate point of care from its mobile applications. - June 04, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Freeland Systems Files Copyright Infringement Claim Against Kardia Health Systems and It's President, Doug Marinaro
Court grants Freeland Systems' request to file a claim of Copyright Infringement against Kardia Health Systems. - June 03, 2010 - Freeland Systems
New Book: from My Heart to Yours - Looks at Not Only the Patients Concerns During Surgery, But How the Family is Affected as Well
From my heart to yours by Sturgis C. Griffin III takes an in-depth look from not only the perspective of the patient, but from the family member’s point of view. - June 03, 2010 - From My Heart to Yours
Pharmaceutical Research and Development (R&D) - Increasing Efficiency Through Information Technology and Externalization Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
This pharmaceutical and healthcare report provides comprehensive insight into the major challenges in the current pharmaceutical R&D landscape. It analyzes key measures and practices (mergers and acquisitions, R&D restructuring, outsourcing and active lifecycle management) - June 03, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Taiwan Cardiovascular Devices Market Outlook to 2016 Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within seven market categories – Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Devices, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Prosthetic Devices and Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnostic Devices. - June 03, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Robin Benis, M.D., Joins Visiting Physicians Association® East Cleveland Office
Benis, one of 150 highly qualified VPA physicians, will work out of the East Cleveland office, which covers the greater Cleveland area and surrounding suburbs, including Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Northern Summit and Northern Portage counties. - June 03, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Issue 15 of Medical Tourism Magazine Released
The Medical Tourism Magazine Officially Releases Issue 15, "The Green Issue" with a focus on sustainabilty in healthcare. This important edition features articles written by industry leaders and experts including U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), HOK and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. - June 03, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Arisey Announces eInnovation Solution Upgrade for Biotechnology Industry
Leverage internet to accelerate innovations in Biotechnology Industry. - June 03, 2010 - Arisey
Free Electronic Health Records Now Integrated with Affordable Medical Billing in New Partnership Between Practice Fusion and Kareo
Partnership gives small medical practices across the US the lowest-cost solution for managing their medical records and billing. Integration conducted as first iteration of Practice Fusion's emerging API platform and Kareo's established API technology. - June 02, 2010 - Kareo
Own a Property in Italy and Benefit from the Health Giving Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle - Realitalia Freehold Managed Property in Italy
Luca Catalano, director at Realitalia says, "I was intrigued by the opinion of Susan Marshall Tomassini, an English Nutritional Therapist who highlights the medical benefits of a traditional Mediterranean diet. This applies especially in the Realitalia property in Italy that offers our owners a concrete opportunity to join the local community. I see it as a real chance to adopt better habits." - June 01, 2010 - Realitalia
AAUCM Designates June 1st Urgent Care Appreciation Day
The AAUCM has designated June 1st as Urgent Care Appreciation Day to recognize those who provide easily-accessible, high quality, compassionate care for their patients. - May 31, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
MD NOW Urgent Care Medical Centers Receives Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
MD NOW Urgent Care Medical Centers receives national accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). A benchmark of quality, the Urgent Care Center Accreditation symbolizes MD NOW's committment to providing patients with the highest levels of quality medical care. - May 29, 2010 - MD Now Urgent Care
BDA Advises Pfizer on Divestment of Animal Vaccine Business in China to Harbin Pharmaceutical
Pfizer Inc (NYSE: PFE), advised by Business Development Asia LLC, has sold its market-leading swine vaccine business in China to Harbin Pharmaceutical Group. - May 29, 2010 - BDA Partners Ltd
North American Seminars, Inc. Redefines Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses Online with New Delivery Platform
North American Seminars Inc. introduces a new continuing education course software platform for delivery of physical therapy continuing education courses. This platform is called Healthclick LMS and can deliver continuing education courses online across the globe. New online courses will be introduced each month. - May 29, 2010 - North American Seminars
Round Rock's Accord Home Care Nominated to Become WomenCertified Among Elite Women Friendly Businesses
Accord Home Care receives women friendly nomination; makes plans to complete training and certification to earn the WomenCertified Seal for excellence in women friendly service. - May 29, 2010 - WomenCertified
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Martinez Collazo to Office in Saginaw, Mich.
Dr. Collazo will operate out of the Saginaw office, which covers Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw and Tuscola counties and parts of Arenac, Gratiot, Huron and Ogemaw counties. - May 29, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Speakers Announced for Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Conference
The Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Conference will bring together over 400 healthcare executives and provide networking opportunities of a lifetime, as it bridges two of the fastest growing industries together. - May 29, 2010 - Sustainable Healthcare and Hospital Development Magazine
AAUCM and IMEP Partner Together to Provide CME for AAUCM Members
AAUCM has joined together with IMEP to provide AAUCM members online medical emergency preparedness through IMEP Medical Emergency Membership. - May 28, 2010 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Italy Cardiovascular Devices Market Outlook to 2016 Now Available at ReportsandReports
The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within seven market categories – Interventional Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Devices, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Prosthetic Devices and Cardiovascular Monitoring and Diagnostic Devices. - May 28, 2010 - ReportsandReports