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Physicians Learn IAPAM's hCG Protocol for Medical Weight Loss
A successful medspa doctor needs more than just botox training to grow his/her practice. The most profitable medical spas today offer medically supervised weight-loss programs to their patients. Therefore, in response to this market need, the IAPAM has developed an hCG training program as part of its medically supervised weight loss training program, to educate physicians in the IAPAM's exclusive NEW hCG Protocol. - February 04, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Omega Health Management Systems Launches Operations
Omega Health Management Systems has begun operations. It will help small medical practices eliminate paperwork, improve profits, and receive federal stimulus funds through implementation of the MyWay electronic health records (EHR) system and related value adding services. - February 04, 2010 - Omega Health Management Systems
One Year After President Obama Signed the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act Cheap Living Tips Announces: Children are Still Uninsured
On the anniversary of the signing of the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) Cheap Living Tips encourages parents of uninsured children to explore Federally funded State low income health insurance programs to obtain medical coverage for their minor children. - February 04, 2010 - Cheap Living Tips
HealthcareInfoSecurity.com Debuts from Information Security Media Group
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of HealthcareInfoSecurity.com, a multimedia site providing news, insights and education on information security, risk management and privacy in the healthcare industry. - February 04, 2010 - Information Security Media Group
Nutricap Labs Lends a Helping Hand to Haiti by Partnering with The American Red Cross
Nutricap Labs, a leading provider of nutraceutical services such as contract manufacturing, packaging, labeling and order fulfillment, is partnering with The American Red Cross and donating $10,000 toward the organization’s Haiti Relief Effort. - February 03, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
CSP Medical Introduces the World’s First Pocket Ultrasound from Siemens
CSP Medical, a wholesaler and retailer of medical equipment recently introduced the ACUSON P10™ ultrasound system, the first pocket ultrasound device–a handheld diagnostic and screening tool designed for physicians, nurses, EMTs and clinical professionals. Physicians can carry the... - February 03, 2010 - CSP Medical
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Announces February as Pet Dental Health Month
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced the designation of February as National Pet Dental Health Month by the American Veterinary Medical Association. According to the AVMA, the lack of proper dental cleaning in pets can lead to severe oral disease, the most... - February 03, 2010 - NCVMA
Lee Memorial Health System: Mending Broken Hearts
Cupid takes aim for lovers in February; American Heart Month strikes blow to reduce deaths from heart disease. - February 03, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
MarketLab Adds SmoothRack Test Tube Rack to Spring 2010 Catalog
MarketLab has added SmoothRack™ to its selection of tube racks for Spring 2010. SmoothRack is an autoclavable tube rack designed to help streamline workflow and workstations in the lab. Unlike traditional tube racks with multiple layers of aligned grids, the SmoothRack uses tall, one-piece... - February 03, 2010 - MarketLab, Inc.
Only 1/10 Adults with ADHD Get Treatment
"Adult ADHD: What You Need to Know," a book released today by Health and Life, reports that only around one out of ten adults with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, received treatment over the last year. Up to 50% of adults with ADHD will suffer from mood problems such... - February 02, 2010 - Health and Life, a medical blog
Biomarker Discovery Grant Deadline Extended
RayBiotech, Inc., today announced that they are extending the deadline for submitting applications for its Biomarker Discovery Pilot Grant program. RayBiotech will now accept applications for the pilot grants through February 22nd, 2010. “The last-minute surge in interest in the grant program has been overwhelming,” said Brett Burkholder, Director of Marketing & Business Development for RayBiotech, Inc. - February 02, 2010 - RayBiotech, Inc
Carolina Liquid Chemistries Expands Beckman Synchron CX® and LX® Chemistry Analyzer Service and Support
The company can help extend the life of older models in need of service contracts. - February 02, 2010 - Carolina Liquid Chemistries
New Free Referral Service Steers Families Through Maze of Healthcare Choices
MT Care Navigators is Most Comprehensive Service of Its Kind in the State; Elder Care Issues a Specialty. - February 02, 2010 - MT Care Navigators
Emergency Plan Should Include Financial Readiness, Advanced Preparation for the Unpredictable Can Pay Off
Don't panic. Be prepared. Although the Chicago area is not likely to endure the devastating effects of an earthquake, it is subject to its own set of impending natural disasters, like tornadoes and flooding. Consumer Credit Counseling Service, a program of Family Counseling Service of Aurora,... - February 01, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
Lovisenberg Most Recent mdesk™ User
Norwegian hospital Lovisenberg Diakonale Sykehus is the newest member of the mdesk™ team. Lovisenberg adds to the many other hospitals and clinics in the Oslo area that already uses mdesk™ in their every day routines. mdesk™ has become the preoperative planning and templating... - February 01, 2010 - RSA Biomedical
IPMBA Bike Medic Operations Course Offered by Southern California FIRE & EMS
Southern California FIRE & EMS announced it will be providing an IPMBA Bike Medic Operations course open to EMS and SAR personnel seeking to develop and improve their riding skills and their use of the bike on the job. This 32 hour class will be offered on April 20th - 23rd, 2010 in the city... - January 31, 2010 - Southern California FIRE & EMS
Health Forever Launches Innovative Natural Health Supplements for Heart Health, Blood Builder, Immune System Support and Joint Health
Health Forever Products Ltd, a leading neutraceutical company, has long been the foremost producer of quality natural supplements that offer wide range of health benefits. Health Forever have introduced four new innovative natural products that provide wholesome and ongoing support for healthy... - January 31, 2010 - Health Forever Products Limited
Katie Jay to Speak at Seattle Bash Weight Loss Surgery Conference Plus Exclusive Pre-Event Seminar
Katie Jay, founder and director of the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery (www.NAWLS.com), has been invited to present at the seventh annual Seattle Bash Weight Loss Surgery Conference as part of its spring agenda, and will additionally offer an exclusive, first-of-its-kind seminar before... - January 30, 2010 - National Association for Weight Loss Surgery
eMedonline®/ NIH Drug Compliance Study Results to be Presented
98% Drug Compliance Rate Seen as Possible Solution to Reduce $177 Billion Healthcare Problem - January 30, 2010 - LOF Technologies, Inc.
Excend Presents at Global Clinical Trial Outsourcing Events
Excend provides insight on tactics for effectively managing offshore providers of clinical trials. - January 30, 2010 - Excend
Neurosurgery Board Review Book Designed to Promote Quick Review and Memory Retention
In order to become a board certified neurosurgeon, individuals must pass both a written and oral examination administered by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). The primary examination is given once-a-year. Published by Thieme, the second edition of the Comprehensive Neurosurgery... - January 30, 2010 - Thieme Publishers
MUMC in Savannah Ranked Among the Top in the Nation for Clinical Quality
Memorial University Medical Center is one of only 269 hospitals nationwide (out of 5,000 hospitals analyzed) to be named among the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence™. It is the only hospital in the Savannah area to earn the recognition. - January 29, 2010 - Memorial Health
The Carlisle Group Mines for Success at Palo Pinto General Hospital
Palo Pinto General Hospital in Mineral Wells, TX is looking towards the future of their Hospitalist program as they celebrate the new addition of their new Family Practice physician. When PPGH CEO Harris Brooks needed a physician recruiting firm that he could depend upon to fulfill his... - January 29, 2010 - The Carlisle Group
On February 5, 2009, the SADS Foundation is Joining with Women, Companies and Organizations in Cities Across the U.S. for "National Wear Red Day"
Research findings indicate that Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) affects females by a ratio of 10 to 1. This discrepancy is likely caused by hormones that affect the IKr Channel. Further, during puberty, the QT interval in boys shortens, leaving adult women with a longer QT interval than adult men. In the... - January 29, 2010 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Speakers Announced
The 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea takes place in Seoul Korea on April 13-15th 2010. Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Speakers Announced for the conference will feature up to 1,000 attendees from over 25 countries and will focus on the high... - January 29, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Doctors In Training Selects LogoSurfing.com to Help Promote Training Products
LogoSurfing.com, a leader in the promotional products arena, announces that Doctors In Training has selected them once again to provide products to help promote their physician training products and assist in recruiting. Doctors In Training launches campaigns year-round to spread the word about... - January 29, 2010 - LogoSurfing.com
Practice Velocity® Urgent Care EMR Adds Client in Forty-Eighth State
With the addition of Urgent Care Plus in Helena, Montana, Practice Velocity® now serves the software needs of clinics in forty-eight states. Over 600 urgent care centers use Practice Velocity software for patient registration, insurance verification, electronic medical records (EMR), coding, electronic billing and back office management. - January 28, 2010 - Practice Velocity
IAPAM Announces "Botox Best Practices" as Part of Its Botox Training Program
The IAPAM has just published a best practices overview for Botox or Dysport cosmetic injectable treatments. As part of the IAPAM's mission to provide enduring botox training, the IAPAM is proud to provide resources, like the new "Botox Best Practices," to physicians who are new to aesthetic medicine, as well as experienced medspa doctors. - January 28, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Baxa Corporation to Sponsor Free Webinar on Improving the Quality of Sterile Compounding Through Automation
Complimentary Webinar offers 1 CE credit to attendees for learning how automation can help health-system pharmacies improve their sterile compounding processes. The Baxa Corporation Webinar presentation, titled “Improving Sterile Compounding Quality Through Automation,” features Eric Kastango RPh, MBA, FASHP in a discussion of the testing requirements and industry regulations and the use of automation to achieve product quality and patient safety goals. - January 28, 2010 - Baxa Corporation
Edvance360 LMS™ Expands Services to Healthcare Education Market
Edvance360 LMS (Learning Management System) provides eLearning software to the healthcare education market, including medical-related schools, medical associations, and hospital-based training programs. Edvance360 currently supports some of the top nursing and medical-related schools in the United... - January 28, 2010 - Edvance360
Hmedicine.com is Now Carrying Dr. Reckeweg Products
Hmedicine.com, a leading supplier of homeopathic products, is now carrying Dr. Reckeweg homeopathic combination medicines. - January 28, 2010 - Hmedicine.com
HSI Family of Brands Announces New Acquisition
Health & Safety Institute is pleased to announce that EMP Canada Services Ltd. (EMP) has joined the HSI family of brands. - January 28, 2010 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Buy and Sell Stocks of Medical Supplies Online
Medical supply sellers can now use MedWOW’s new selling option to liquidate entire stocks of their medical supplies in one shot. The medical supply can be in new, refurbished or used condition. - January 28, 2010 - medwow
Women & Infants and Latino Public Radio Launch ESCUCHE Radio Program
Almost one year to the date after announcing the receipt of a $138,000 National Institutes of Health grant that will have a major impact on the health and science literacy of listeners of Latino radio, researchers took to the airwaves on January 26 to introduce their program and to test their... - January 28, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Courtney’s Courage Celebration and NuU Medspa House Public for Aplastic Anemia
On Saturday, January 23, 2010, NuU Medspa convened for Courtney’s Courage Celebration to support the Lowe Family and their daughter’s battle with Severe Aplastic Anemia in Zimmerman, MN. Aplastic Anemia is a blood disorder in which the body's bone marrow doesn't make enough new blood... - January 27, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Native American x H1N1 = 4 Times Higher Risk of Death
Reservations get assistance with H1N1 education from National Relief Charities. - January 27, 2010 - National Relief Charities
Area Nonprofits Meeting the Needs of Weather’s Most Vulnerable
Dialysis patients evacuated from Cheyenne River Reservation. - January 27, 2010 - National Relief Charities
BTG Announces New Autologous Blood Resources Website
BTG Enterprises, Inc. completes development and announces new Autologous Blood Resources website. - January 27, 2010 - BTG Enterprises, Inc.
Have a Heart.... Donate Blood at Brinka Family Chiropractic
Brinka Family Chiropractic is holding a blood drive on Monday February 15, 2010 10:00am - 2:00pm. Their office is also offering a free Chiropractic evaluation (includes exam and x-rays if needed) for all who donate blood. - January 27, 2010 - Brinka Family Chiropractic
Selexis, GE Healthcare/Wave, Charles River, and Irvine Scientific Offering Complementary Technical Seminar
Half day seminar highlighting technological advances and approaches to accelerating your clinical development of biologics. - January 27, 2010 - Selexis SA
The CIO Healthcare Summit Announces CIO Keynote Presentations and Latest Agenda Details
The CIO Healthcare Summit team is pleased to announce the latest agenda details including two highly anticipated CIO keynote presentations from Dr. Charles Kennedy, VP of Health IT, Wellpoint Inc., National Health IT Policy Committee and Dr. Ferdinand Velasco, CMIO, Texas Health Resources (THR). - January 27, 2010 - CDM Media
ALPCO Launches Rat and Mouse Proinsulin ELISA Kits
ALPCO Immunoassays has developed two new low-sample volume ELISAs for the quantitative analysis of total proinsulin (I and II) in rats and mice. - January 26, 2010 - ALPCO
Differential Diagnosis and Medical Screening Introduced by North American Seminars, Inc.
Medical Screening for the presence of disease processes has always been an important part of a comprehensive patient evaluation. A general knowledge of various disease processes and knowing when to refer a patient to their physician for further evaluation and testing is critically important. - January 26, 2010 - North American Seminars
Introducing: the 24-7 Fire Advisory Board
24-7 Fire, the new professional education and fire training series from Health & Safety Institute has been developed with the assistance of the newly appointed 24-7 Fire Advisory Board. - January 26, 2010 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Selexis to Develop Antibody Cell Line for Neogenix
Selexis and Neogenix Oncology enter into research services agreement Geneva, Switzerland, and Great Neck, New York Selexis SA ("Selexis") and Neogenix Oncology, Inc. (“Neogenix”) today jointly announced a Research Services Agreement for the rapid development of a... - January 26, 2010 - Selexis SA
A Physician's Plight by Katherine Klein MD
A Book about Professional Success but Personal Disaster. - January 25, 2010 - Katherine Klein MD
New Product Launch - Protect Countertops & Surfaces from Liquid Spills, Chemicals, Contaminants: CounterZorb Ultra Absorbent Mats from L&R
CounterZorb Mats keep surfaces drier, while acting as an infection control barrier against cross contamination and chemicals. - January 25, 2010 - L&R Ultrasonics
Super Brush, LLC will be Exhibiting at the MDM West 2010 Trade Show on February 9, 2010 Through February 11, 2010 taking Place at the Anaheim Convention Center
Super Brush will be highlighting the new Snap-tip Swabs, Paper Wrapped Swabs, Sterilized Swabs, and Fiber Optic Swabs at the annual MDM West 2010 Trade Show. - January 23, 2010 - Super Brush
Lee Memorial Lecture “Gets Inside” Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
Area orthopedic surgeon to discuss option to treat common ligament, tendon and cartilage ailments. - January 23, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Dr. J.P. Saleeby of the Newly Formed Carolina Mobile MD, an Integrative Medicine House Call Service is Now Seeking New Patients in Coastal North & South Carolina
Dr. JP Saleeby is a licensed physician in NC, SC, and GA with 17 year Emergency Medicine experience and an extensive integrative medicine background. He specializes in anti-aging and longevity medicine, and bioidentical HRT. Consultations are made via house calls or telemedicine. Dr. Saleeby founded Carolina Mobile MD in October of 2009 and services a wide territory through out the coastal Carolinas. - January 23, 2010 - Carolina Mobile MD