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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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™
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
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
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™
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
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
Critical Care Medical Equipment Announces Lease Programs
Critical Care Medical Equipment today announced the introduction of its Preferred Leasing Program. - March 22, 2010 - Critical Care Medical Equipment
Christmas is Not Depressing Anymore According to a New Research by Trends About Health
Depression is one of the most common health problems that Internet users discuss & search online. A new research, released today by Trends About Health, an online community aggregating the latest trends and topics about health, argues that search volume for "depression" is decreasing during the summer, weekends & Christmas. - March 21, 2010 - Trends About Health
Metro South Medical Center Implements Cutting-Edge empowerHospital+Office EHR Solution
Metro South Medical Center of Blue Island, IL has expanded its partnership with EmpowerSystems from the Emergency Department to the entire hospital facility, including doctors' offices, with the implementation of the empowerHospital+Office EHR. - March 21, 2010 - Empower Systems
Quantros Director of Product Management to Speak at Patient Safety Forum
Donna Scott, RN Addresses National Patient Safety Progress Expo in Ocala, FL. - March 21, 2010 - Quantros Inc.
American Milestones Partners with American Medical Women’s Association on Medical Issues for Public Television
American Milestones is Producing a Series with American Medical Women’s Association as Content Expert. - March 20, 2010 - American Milestones
Preferred Healthcare Registry Earns WBE Certification in California
Preferred Healthcare Registry, Inc. was recently certified as a women-owned business enterprise by the Supplier Clearinghouse of the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. Preferred Healthcare Registry is a therapy staffing agency specializing in physical, occupational and speech... - March 20, 2010 - Preferred Healthcare Registry Inc
Russell Ameter, M.D., Joins Visiting Physicians Association® Office in Kalamazoo
Ameter hired as the newest physician in VPA office that covers the greater Kalamazoo and Battle Creek area and all of lower southwest Michigan. - March 20, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Critical Care Medical Equipment Announces Free Delivery Across Canada
Critical Care Medical Equipment is pleased to announce a free delivery service to all Canadian clients, for all equipment deliveries across Canada. - March 19, 2010 - Critical Care Medical Equipment
Free Talk on Chronic Knee Pain to be Given by Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Manuel Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold & Monroe, NJ
Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Manuel T. Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, New Jersey, an expert on sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroplasty, and fracture and trauma care, will hold a free talk on treatment options and new innovations for helping those with chronic knee pain at The Rehab Center of Wedgwood Gardens, Freehold, NJ. The talk is free and open to the public. - March 19, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Debi Primeau, Director of HIM at Peak Health Solutions, Named President-Elect of the California Health Information Association (CHIA)
Debi Primeau was elected by over 4,000 health information management professionals to serve on CHIA’s Board of Directors for a 3 year term that begins July 1, 2010. Ms. Primeau will serve as President-elect during 2010-2011 and President during 2011-2012. - March 19, 2010 - Peak Health Solutions, Inc.
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Educational Podcast with Tom O’Hara, President of Surgical Trip
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases an Educational Podcast with Tom O’Hara, President of Surgical Trip, as he speaks about becoming certified by the Medical Tourism Association. - March 19, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Affinity Life Science and JSW Life Sciences Ink Strategic Partnership
Affinity Life Sciences, Inc. and JSW Life Sciences have agreed to a Strategic Partnership designed to expand their capabilities and enhance their service offerings. - March 18, 2010 - Affinity Life Sciences
The Psychology of Surgery: PsychTests Releases a Pre-Operative Mental Health Assessment for Bariatric Clinics
PsychTests AIM Inc. releases a package of psychological assessments geared for use by bariatric clinics in evaluating candidates for weight-loss surgery. Notably, this includes the SWLPS assessment (Surgical Weight-Loss Psychological Screening), which is the only psychological test that has been developed specifically for candidates of this type of surgery. For more information, visit http://bariatricsurgerytest.com/ or request a sample by writing to duncan@psychtests.com. - March 18, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Colorado Thought Leaders Forum Holds Lively Debate on Healthcare Initiative
Denver-based non-profit Colorado Thought Leaders Forum today hosted a timely event, “Making Sense of the Healthcare Initiative.” The event was held at the Denver Athletic Club. A capacity-filled room of 50 C-Level, Colorado business leaders attended the forum. A portion of the tickets... - March 18, 2010 - Colorado Thought Leaders Forum
P.A.N.D.O.R.A.'s NeuroEndocrineImmune (NEI) Center™ Resolution Awaits Passage from New Jersey State Senate
A resolution encouraging the establishment of the NeuroEndocrineImmune (NEI) Center™ , the first research center in the state of New Jersey dedicated to understanding and treating chronic neuroendocrineimmune (NEI) illnesses which includes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, is... - March 18, 2010 - PANDORA Org
EliteCare 24 Hour Emergency Center Uses Smartphone Technology to Connect Patients with Emergency Care
Local stand-alone emergency room uses iTriage to reach Mobile Smartphone users - March 18, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Exciting Agenda For The 1st Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference Korea
The Medical Tourism Association announces exciting agenda for The 1st Global Healthcare and Medical Tourism Conference Korea! The agenda includes a number of experienced distinguished speakers, global networking, educational workshops, and important sessions that will highlight Korean quality healthcare. - March 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Cass Regional Medical Center Partners with Innovative Smartphone Application Company
Cass Regional now using iTriage to reach Smartphone Users - March 18, 2010 - iTriage, LLC