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Women’s Health and Surgery Center OB/GYN of Stafford, VA Partners with MDS Medical to Launch Re-Designed Website
Stafford, Virginia’s Women’s Health and Surgery Center, in partnership with electronic medical record software and technology integrator MDS Medical, have teamed up to launch a redesigned practice website. The new website educates visitors on common gynecological conditions, minimally invasive gynecological surgical options, and advancements in laparoscopy. - November 20, 2009 - MDS Medical Software
MicroTransponder CEO Will Rosellini Named Graduate Student Entrepreneur of the Year by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization
MicroTransponder CEO Will Rosellini named Graduate Student Entrepreneur of the Year by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization for founding a dynamic medical device company focused on neurostimulation for chronic pain and other neurological disorders. - November 20, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
New Medical Alert System Uses GPS and Cellular Technology to Help Seniors
Over the past thirty years, traditional medical alert systems have enabled seniors and other individuals to live independently, with the ability to notify emergency personnel of problems with a pendant, watch or other electronic device. The limiting factor to this technology, however, has been the... - November 20, 2009 - Medical Mobile Monitoring
Dr. Lauri Romanzi, Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon, Urogynecologist and Authority on Vaginal Rejuvenation, on Humanitarian Trip to the Congo
Dr. Lauri Romanzi, prominent reconstructive pelvic surgeon, urogynecologist and authority on vaginal rejuvenation, returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo on a trip sponsored by Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) where she will conduct and supervise reconstructive surgeries for women... - November 20, 2009 - Urogynics
Diablo Valley Oncology Breast Cancer Specialist Recognized
Dr. Svahn received this recognition because of her dedication, hard work, leadership and perseverance in the fight against breast cancer. - November 20, 2009 - California Cancer & Research Institute
Online Used Medical Equipment Auctions on the Rise
While the traditional method of selling used medical equipment online is still very popular amongst many buyers, another large segment of buyers prefer purchasing equipment through online auctions. - November 20, 2009 - medwow
Dyna-Fog® and Aire-Mate® Develop Sprayer to Combat H1N1 and Other Virus’
Already at pandemic levels, the H1N1 flu virus is expected to continue to spread and threaten the lives of many people. To combat the virus, disinfecting large areas can be very time consuming and in many cases impossible to do by washing/wiping surfaces. With the release of the latest sprayer name the Sani-Tizer (manufactured by Curtis Dyna-Fog), there is now a choice for doing efficient, large scale disinfecting quickly and at a low cost. - November 19, 2009 - Curtis Dyna-Fog, Ltd.
Global Regulatory Service Support Macmillan Cancer Charity
Global Regulatory Services is proud to announce that their nominated charity is Macmillan Cancer Support, Cambridge. - November 19, 2009 - Global Regulatory Services Ltd
MUMC Switches to Environmentally Friendly Surgical Kits
In September, Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, became the first acute-care facility in the United States to begin using the new Hybrid Preference Pack™ from the healthcare service companies Cardinal Health and SRI Surgical®. These environmentally friendly packs are a mix of both disposable and reusable products in its operating rooms, catheterization lab, labor and delivery rooms, and outpatient surgery departments. - November 19, 2009 - Memorial Health
curasan AG Signs a Research Agreement with Ben-Gurion University
curasan AG, which is listed on the General Standard of the German Stock Exchange, has signed a research and development agreement with the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), Israel. - November 19, 2009 - curasan AG
Medisim to Exhibit at MEDICA Trade Fair
Makers of the Temple Touch Thermometer will be at 41st Annual Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. - November 19, 2009 - Temple Touch
RAM Technologies Teams with IBM to Serve SMB Marketplace
RAM Technologies has teamed with IBM to bring leading claims management solutions to market for health care payer organizations. - November 19, 2009 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Case-Connect Selected as Force.com Forty Innovation Showcase Finalist
Surgical Data Solutions, a Scottsdale business, has received national recognition for its product: Case-Connect. Case-Connect has been selected as a Force.com Forty Innovation Showcase finalist. - November 18, 2009 - Surgical Data Solutions
Camouflage Software Inc. Recognized as One of the Top 5 Data Masking Vendors
Camouflage Software Inc. is pleased to announce that Forrester Research, Inc., an independent technology and market research company, recently recognized Camouflage Software Inc. as one of the top five data masking vendors in a recent independent report by Principal Analyst, Noel Yuhanna. In the... - November 18, 2009 - Camouflage Software Inc.
New, Revitalized Look for Ageless Remedies Medical Spa of Alpharetta, GA
Ageless Remedies, Alpharetta medical spa, is pleased to announce the launch of a new website – http://www.AgelessRemediessAlpharetta.com. The new, informative website provides a great overview of anti-aging medical skin care services and products offered at Alpharetta medispa. Ageless... - November 18, 2009 - Ageless Remedies of Alpharetta
Quantros Announces Partnership with Hospital Accreditation Agency DNV
DNV Accreditation Standards Now Embedded in Quantros Accreditation and Compliance Excellence™ (ACE) Product - November 18, 2009 - Quantros Inc.
Oral Cancer Now More Deadly Than Cervical Cancer - New Technology Offered by Dr. Mariana Conant's Dental Office Helps in Detection
Local Fairfield, CT dentist, Dr. Mariana Conant, announces the add-on of an important new tool in the detection of oral cancer. - November 17, 2009 - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Fairfield
The Dr Mike Wellness Revolution Launches Online Publication for Wellness Coaching
DrMikeWellness.org launches as an outstanding online resource of publications for wellness coaching, offering expert tips and advice on natural health care. Dr Mike’s Wellness Blog gives readers unprecedented access to high-quality wellness coaching, allowing individuals to enrich their lives... - November 17, 2009 - Dr. Mike Wellness Revolution
News at MEDICA: ALPCO Announces the Launch of Several New Products in 2009
ALPCO will return to MEDICA, showcasing these new immunoassay kits, which cement the company's perennial committment to serving the demands of the pre-clinical research market. This will be ALPCO's fourth year at MEDICA as part of the “Best of New England” consortium of companies, located in the US pavilion in Halle 3, D15-4. - November 16, 2009 - ALPCO
The Dr Mike Wellness Revolution Features a Complete Health Wellness Program on Recently Launched Blog
The Dr Mike Wellness Revolution, the nation’s leading resource for everything required in improving an individual’s life, is featuring a complete health wellness program on their newly launched online publication. Dr Mike Van Thielen, creator of Dr Mike’s Wellness Blog and an... - November 16, 2009 - Dr. Mike Wellness Revolution
MarketsandMarkets: Service Outsourcing Opportunities in Medical Device Market worth US$26.77 Billion by 2014
Medical devices form one of the largest industries in healthcare sector with an estimated size of $250 billion in 2009 and a growth rate of 6%-8%. The industry has been outsourcing medical device manufacturing services for almost a decade now. - November 16, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Intelligent InSites Receives Award for Best Technology Development for Real Time Location System and Wireless Sensor Networks
Location- and condition-sensing solution selected as the top RTLS/WSN technology by IDTechEx. - November 16, 2009 - Intelligent InSites
A Register of Medical Device Distributors in Germany
Global Research & Data Services published recently a comprehensive register of medical product distributors in Germany. Medical Device Distributors – Germany This register contains information about more than 200 medical device distributors active in Germany. The register includes the... - November 15, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
CuraBase to be Presented at the AACR-NCI-EORTC Molecular Targets and Cancer Therpeutics Conference in Boston
Targeted Therapeutics Consulting, Inc. announced today that its lead product, the cancer drug development database CuraBase®, will be introduced to the scientific community at the AACR-NCI-EORTC Molecular Targets and Cancer Therpeutics Conference in Boston on Monday, November 16. Dr. W. Michael... - November 14, 2009 - Targeted Therapeutics Consulting, Inc.
Philadelphia Company Installing Solar Energy Plant
Penn Herb Company, Ltd. is installing a 120 kW photovoltaic power system on the roof of Penn Herb Company’s building at 10601 Decatur Road in Philadelphia. This solar power plant will produce an estimated 140,210 kWh of electricity per year. The system will be tied directly into the electric grid, providing clean solar powered energy not only for Penn Herb, but also other residential and commercial electric customers in the area. - November 14, 2009 - Penn Herb Company, Ltd.
Increase Your Used Medical Equipment Sales with Video Tours
Advanced features, such as video tours, can help bring an item’s listing to life, even if only virtually, buyers can really get a sense of the item by viewing a video tour of it. - November 14, 2009 - medwow
1,000,000 Transcripts and Growing
VIVA Transcription reaches industry milestone. - November 14, 2009 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
"The Economic Report" Show to Feature Preferred Health Technology
The producers of The Economic Report are pleased to announce that Preferred Health Technology Inc. will be featured in an upcoming episode on Improving Productivity/Profitability through Effective Technology as part of the show's Solutions for Rising Costs in Healthcare series. While more and more... - November 14, 2009 - The Economic Report
Four Women & Infants/Alpert Medical School Physicians Accepted as Fellowship Candidates
Four physicians from Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University have been accepted as fellowship candidates by the American Gynecological & Obstetrical Society. The four fellowship candidates are: Sandra Ann Carson, MD, of Cranston, RI;... - November 14, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
Avant Healthcare Professionals Unveils New and Improved Website www.AvantHealthcare.com
Avant Healthcare Professionals, a nationwide expert in providing internationally educated nursing and allied health professionals; including Physical and Occupational Therapists, announced today that they have updated their website to better represent the lines of business and healthcare... - November 13, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Study Shows Effectiveness of Gamma Knife Treatment
The study is based on the research team’s analysis of 111 patients who initially were treated with whole-brain-radiation-therapy (WBRT) then received stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to treat the tumor recurrence. - November 13, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Andy Houck, Stay at Home Franchise Owner, Invited as Guest Speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association Training Event for Healthcare Professionals
Andy Houck, Stay at Home franchise owner, invited as guest speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Eastern Tennessee Chapter’s spring training event, “Caring and Coping, Together we make a Difference,” sponsored by the East Tennessee Area Agency of Aging on November 12, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Sevierville. - November 12, 2009 - Stay at Home
Invisalign Teen Now Great Alternative to Braces at Columbus Family Dental Center
Invisalign Teen now available from Dr. Laura Bracken at Columbus Family Dental Center, 901 Third St. Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Laura Bracken is offering 20% off Invisalign. - November 12, 2009 - Columbus Family Dental Center
Dr. James F. Cozzarelli, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with AOSMI, Offers Free Talk on Treatment of Shoulder Pain at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ
Dr. James F. Cozzarelli, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, New Jersey, will offer a free public talk to the residents of Monmouth and Middlesex counties on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of shoulder pain at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ. Dr. Berkowitz specializes in arthroscopy, total joint replacement, and fracture and trauma care and is an expert on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). - November 12, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
HealthcareSpy.com Lets Americans Tell Health Care Horror Stories and Good Stories Alike
HealthcareSpy.com, a new Website launched out of Colorado, aims to paint a picture of the current American healthcare system by allowing individuals to post about both their good and bad experiences with medical providers and insurance companies. - November 12, 2009 - HealthcareSpy.com
Voluntary Benefits Conference in Los Angeles a Huge Success
The first annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference showcased great attendance in its first year with over 375 attendees, 50 speakers and over 35 exhibitors and sponsors. - November 12, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Physician Compliance Network Provides Expert Chart Review for All Types of Medical Cases
Physician Compliance Network, LLC, a physician owned and operated company, has expanded their core service capabilities to include chart review for medical quality and appropriateness of care for virtually any medical specialty and situation. - November 12, 2009 - Physician Compliance Network
Trident Workforce Investment Board Prepares One Stop Career System Students for Careers in Healthcare
The Trident One Stop Career System held its 30th graduation ceremony recognizing the thirteen students who completed the Community Healthcare Training Program (CHTP) taught at the Trident One Stop Career Center (TOSCC) in North Charleston. The CHTP is sponsored by the Trident Workforce Investment... - November 12, 2009 - Trident Workforce Investment Board
Swearingen Software Announces the Release of the RISynergy Web Products Suite
Swearingen Software RISynergy Web Products Suite meets the any-time, any-where, web-based demands of Radiology Managers today. With the newest release in Radiology Information System innovation from Swearingen Software, users may now access some of the most frequently used modules online. - November 12, 2009 - Swearingen Software, Inc.
Symbyos Announces Its ToothIQ Dental Videos Are Now Available for Dentist Websites
Symbyos, the developers of ToothIQ have released their dental animations to dentists for use on their own practice websites via ToothIQPro. - November 11, 2009 - Symbyos
Orthopedic Surgeons to Discuss Joint Pain, Hip and Knee Replacements
Free seminar to be held at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center - November 11, 2009 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Ronco is Exhibiting at HealthAchieve 2009, November 16-17, 2009 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ronco will be exhibiting at HealthAchieve 2009, come and discover the latest in hand protection. - November 11, 2009 - RONCO
Rhode Island Chiropractor Dr. Mark Mulak is Now a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
Dr. Mark Mulak, a Chiropractor at CitySide Chiropractic Center in Cranston, is now a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. The focus of chiropractic sports medicine is conservative management, rehabilitation and performance optimization for athletes. - November 10, 2009 - CitySide Chiropractic Center
Interactive Online DiabetesMine™ Health Plan Goes Live at Keas
New personalized health tool created by patient advocate and experienced physician “walks you through” diabetes care. - November 10, 2009 - TnT Initiatives
Seattle Information Systems Partners with QualityMetric
Seattle Information Systems and QualityMetric sign Reseller Agreement Seattle Information Systems (SIS) announced today that QualityMetric Incorporated, the world renowned outcomes measurement specialist, is an official partner in the company’s efforts to help physicians better assess... - November 09, 2009 - Seattle Information Systems, Inc.
Dr. Ann A. Kiessling, Director of the Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation Honored with the Jacob Heskel Gabbay Award for Biotechnology and Medicine
101 healthy babies have been born from SPAR, the Special Program of Assisted Reproduction, which allows HIV positive men to safely father children. Dr. Kiessling’s recent work is bridging the gap between assisted reproduction and stem cell science. - November 09, 2009 - Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation
Hormone Therapy Can be Safe and Effective
Dr. Mickey Barber, the CEO at Cenegenics Carolinas addresses the ongoing concerns about hormone therapy. Cenegenics Carolinas is an age management facility located in Charleston, SC and provides care for patients from around the country. - November 09, 2009 - Cenegenics Carolinas
Adult Stem Cell Preservation Available in the Southeast
Cenegenics Carolinas, an age management facility located in Charleston, is now offering adult stem cell preservation. This modern medical breakthrough is performed with a simple blood draw, and can help adult patients battle cancer, heart disease, and many other medical issues they may face in the future. - November 09, 2009 - Cenegenics Carolinas
Cahill Dental Care Centre Are Excited to Welcome New Dentist to Their Team
The team at the Cahill Dental Care Centre are delighted by the arrival of Chris Waith, who joined the practice earlier this month. - November 09, 2009 - Cahill Dental Care Centre
MarketsandMarkets: Global Wireless and Mobile Backhaul Equipment Market Worth US$38.0 Billion by 2014
The growing trend of globalization has been a pivotal factor in the market growth of telecommunications; and thus acts as a market driver for wireless data transfer and the wireless backhaul market as well. - November 09, 2009 - marketsandmarkets