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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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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 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. 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

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