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New Disease Registries Support Comparative Effectiveness Research Priorities
RemedyMD’s solutions address Institute of Medicine’s top 100 priorities and shift focus toward use of more comprehensive scientific evidence. - October 25, 2009 - RemedyMD
DEBRA Canada Announces, Rare Butterflies Unite This Month to Share Global Awareness
Press release describing the last week of October 2009 as the first International Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week. Sanction by the World Health Organization and the United Nations is sought. This awareness week unites "EB" advocacy groups, charities, and rare disease alliances to promote the development of effective treatments, and research toward finding a cure for EB. - October 25, 2009 - DEBRA Canada
Reproductive Possibilities, LLC to Exhibit in England
People from many countries are looking to the United States for help building or expanding their families. Laws in the United States are favorable towards gestational surrogacy and with the monetary exchange benefiting international clients; Reproductive Possibilites has an affordable option for clients interested in this option. - October 25, 2009 - Reproductive Possibilities, LLC
Healing Hands for Haiti Marks 10 Years of Service at International Summit
Healing Hands For Haiti International Foundation Inc. is marking ten years of providing physical medicine and rehabilitation services to Haiti by offering its members and volunteers a unique learning opportunity. Their 2nd International Conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on... - October 25, 2009 - Healing Hands For Haiti
CitySide Chiropractic Center Announces New Squidoo Lens
CitySide Chiropractic Center is now on Squidoo. A new lens, or page, dedicated to promoting chiropractic care for residents of Rhode Island. - October 25, 2009 - CitySide Chiropractic Center
MarketsandMarkets: H1N1 (Swine Flu) Influenza Vaccine Market Worth US$ 7,028 Million by 2011
The global H1N1 2009 Influenza vaccine market is estimated to be $7,028 billion by 2011, growing at a CAGR of 222.4 % from 2009 to 2011. - October 25, 2009 - marketsandmarkets
Introduction to the Fundamentals of Classification: Haroon Atchia from QFI Writes New Guidance Document Published by Global Regulatory Press
Haroon Atchia from Quality First International has written a new guidance document entitled “Principles and Practice of Medical Device Classification.” - October 23, 2009 - Quality First International
Gastroesophogeal Reflux Registry Provides Research Milestone
RemedyMD application supports Institute of Medicine’s Top 100 Priorities for Comparative Effectiveness Research and AHRQ grant initiatives. - October 23, 2009 - RemedyMD
Intelligent InSites to Host Summit for the Advancement of Real-Time Locating and Sensing Technologies Within the Healthcare Industry
Company to host partner conference promoting collaboration among healthcare providers, Independent Software Vendors, Value Added Resellers, and Real-Time Location technology providers - October 23, 2009 - Intelligent InSites
SeQual Launches the Eclipse 3, Their 3rd Generation Portable Oxygen Concentrator
SeQual Launches the Eclipse 3 SeQual Technologies Inc., a San Diego-based medical equipment manufacturer which develops oxygen systems known worldwide for their reliability, quality, revolutionary design and economy is proud to announce the 3rd generation, Eclipse 3 which brings enhanced... - October 23, 2009 - SeQual Technologies, Inc.
Avant Healthcare Professionals to Exhibit at the ASHHRA 45th Annual Conference and Exposition
Avant Healthcare Professionals to exhibit at the ASHHRA 45th Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago November 1-2, 2009. This conference offers over 40 educational sessions that provide information on current health care HR trends, issues, and best practices. According to Brian Hudson, SVP of... - October 23, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
MUMC Recognized for Improving Quality While Reducing Costs
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah, Georgia, has been recognized for quality performance in three areas -save lives, safely reduce the cost of care, and deliver the most reliable and effective care – as a participant in the nationwide Premier Inc., healthcare alliance QUEST: High-Performing Hospitals improvement project. - October 23, 2009 - Memorial Health
Virtuosant Technology, Inc. Appoints David A. Hoopes as Chief Operating Officer
Senior executive brings more than 25 years experience in healthcare and technology industries to lead Virtuosant’s growth. - October 23, 2009 - Virtuosant Technology, Inc.
Freeland Systems Sues Kardia Health Systems
Freeland Systems, LLC has filed claims in a lawsuit in Federal district court in Minnesota against Kardia Health Systems of Minneapolis, Minnesota. - October 22, 2009 - Freeland Systems
OreganoWorld.com Launches Wholesale Business on eBay Because of Large Demand for Oil of Oregano
Many studies show that proper consumption of oregano essential oil in very small amounts increases joint and muscle flexibility, reduces inflammatory pain. Studies also prove this essential oil helps kill parasites and undesirable bacteria in the human body and even alleviates symptoms of the H1N1 Swine Flu Virus. - October 22, 2009 - Greenfield Naturals, LLC
US Health Insurance Companies/ Reinsurers Embrace Medical Tourism
Many of the leading US health insurance companies, employers, agents, and reinsurers are attending the upcoming world medical tourism and global health congress, October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles. "Swiss Re appreciates the value of providing employers with the medical travel option to... - October 22, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Conventions and Visitors Bureau to Attend at Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Medical Tourism represents a huge opportunity for conventions and visitors bureau around the world to attract business and opportunities to their city. “The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau is delighted to be attending the World Medical Tourism Conference for the first time. As... - October 22, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Kyrgyz Pharmaceutical Factory Pharmaco Group Started the Production of New Medicines
The largest producer of medicines in Kyrgyzstan “Pharmaco Group” is extending its production line with six new drugs, which belong both to already existent and new therapeutic groups. Evgenii Svinuhov, Operations Manager of Pharmaco Group: “We have started to produce six new... - October 22, 2009 - Pharmaco Group
Pacific Ventures Announces Medical Billing Outsourcing Contract with a Large Chain of US Based Ambulatory Surgical Centers
“Pacific Ventures, a leading healthcare outsourcing company today announced signing a contract with a large chain of ambulatory surgical centers based in the United States. Under this contract, Pacific Ventures will provide medical coding, billing, AR and transcription services to the surgery centers” - October 22, 2009 - Pacific Global, Inc.
Florence Community Healthcare Names Executive Leadership Team
Florence Community Healthcare's Executive Team brings decades of expertise and leadership to the new organization. - October 21, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
Arlington Heights Counseling Practice Expands Hours, Launches New Web Site
Psychologist Dr Shannon Doyle is expanding his counseling practice's hours to help provide Arlington Heights and surrounding communities with flexible, focused therapy services for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. With active, local hospital affiliations, the counseling practice is dedicated to providing focused care and guidance to those dealing with life's challenges. - October 21, 2009 - Shannon Doyle Counseling
Simple Aesthetics Medical Spas Close Their Doors
Simple Aesthetics located in South Florida has shut down their centers early this week. NuU Medspa will be offering special offers to the clients of Simple Aesthetics who have suffered a financial and emotional loss. - October 21, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Physicians at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe, NJ, Give First Webinars on Fixing Knee Injuries and Hip Arthritis Treatment
Board-certified orthopedic surgeons Dr. Gregg Berkowitz and Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, will present the group’s first Webinars, on “How to Fix a Knee Injury” and “Current Treatment of Hip Arthritis” Dr. Berkowitz will discuss nonsurgical options including repairing or regenerating knee cartilage, and Dr. Nasar will discuss a new hip resurfacing procedure and other options for those who don’t want hip surgery. - October 21, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
NeoGraft FUE Hair Transplant at ANew Aesthetic Medical Center
ANew Aesthetic is proud to now offer NeoGraft FUE Hair Transplant - October 21, 2009 - ANew Aesthetic Medical Center
Windsong Nursing Home in Manly Now Fully Open
The new ‘Windsong’ nursing home in Manly is now fully open, providing a modern high care beds and new job opportunities in the local area. This new aged care facility managed by the Cook Care Group proves to be a contrast to the closure of several Northern Beaches nursing homes in the last 12 months. - October 21, 2009 - Cook Care Group
Leading United Kingdom (UK) Consultants to Attend Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Some of the Leading United Kingdom (UK) consultants to attend Medical Tourism conference in Los Angeles, the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles. “If you only attend one medical tourism event a year this is the one to attend,” said... - October 21, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Israel and Jordan Medical Tourism Debut in Los Angeles, October 26-28th, 2009 for the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress
Israel and Jordan Medical Tourism Debut in Los Angeles, October 26-28th, 2009 for the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress. - October 21, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
World’s Leading Travel Assistance Companies Participate in Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Some of the world’s leading travel assistance companies and air ambulance organizations are participating in the upcoming Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles. Travel assistance and air ambulance companies play a critical role in the delivery of cross border healthcare. “Europ... - October 21, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
EndoSoft Launches Premier EHR Program
EndoSoft launches Electronic Health Record (EHR) Software. - October 21, 2009 - EndoSoft
MUMMS 20 Conference Wows National Hospice Community
mumms® Software, a technology leader in the hospice community, held its twentieth anniversary user conference on October 8-9, 2009, at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, LA. The MUMMS 20 Conference featured two days of acclaimed guest speakers, in-depth training and roundtable sessions on the... - October 21, 2009 - mumms Software
Corporate Wellness Executive Unravels Health Care Reform
In response to growing alarm by Michigan businesses that health reform and employee health insurance premiums are getting out of hand, Scott Foster, Wellco Corporation’s President, will be moderating the Healthcare Reform panel at TiECon Midwest 2009 on October 23-24, 2009 at the... - October 21, 2009 - Wellco Corporation
Genuine First Aid Releases New Life Saving System - Easy Access Pockets
Genuine First Aid (http://www.genuinefirstaid.com) releases a new life saving system in their first aid kits with patent pending Easy Access Pockets designed to provide all the first aid supplies needed in easy to find pouches. The Easy Access Pocket System consists of six clearly labeled,... - October 21, 2009 - Genuine First Aid, LLC
Dyna-Fog Assists in Indonesian Earthquake Recovery Effort
Another strong earthquake rocked Indonesia on Oct. 1, 2009 measuring a magnitude of 7.6, killing 236 people and injuring over 500 others. Curtis Dyna-Fog of Westfield, Indiana (USA), manufacturers of sprayers and fogger's used for disease control did an emergency shipment of several machines to assist in the rescue and recovery. - October 20, 2009 - Curtis Dyna-Fog, Ltd.
Moms on a Mission: Will Moms of America be the Champions of Change?
Two moms, from opposite ends of the country, who have yet to meet, answer the call to action with an astounding "yes." - October 19, 2009 - Brad Kaminsky Foundation for Brain Tumor Research
Baxa Corporation Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Leading Pharmaceutical Corporation in People’s Republic of China
US-based Baxa Corporation announced today that it has signed a four-year agreement with China National Pharmaceutical Foreign Trade Corporation (SINOPHARM), a wholly owned People’s Republic of China Government Company. Due to their existing practice of manual preparation, the companies expect that more than 250 hospitals could benefit from the Baxa pharmacy automation equipment. - October 19, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Intelligent InSites Recognized for Game-Changing Technology and Positive Impact on Public Sector
Intelligent InSites Selected by AlwaysOn as an OnDC Top 100 Winner. - October 19, 2009 - Intelligent InSites
This Flu Season, Acupuncture Clinic Offers San Diegans Affordable Immunity Treatments
Beach Community Acupuncture in Ocean Beach, San Diego, Giving Inexpensive Immune-Boosting Treatments. - October 19, 2009 - Beach Community Acupuncture
Texas Insurance Agents Reach Out to Help Children in Need
Texas Association of Health Underwriters puts Children's Health Insurance Program into Action. - October 18, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Repairing Knee Ligament Tears in Children Under 14 Reduces Risk for Severe Cartilage Damage
The study found that delaying surgery to repair ACL tears in patients younger than 14 years of age is associated with a 4-fold increase in medial meniscus cartilage tears and an 11-fold increase in severe lateral cartilage injuries. - October 18, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
VA Veterans Day Parade Set for Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The annual VA Veterans Day Parade will kick off at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11. This year’s parade theme is “Home of the Free, Because of the Brave,” honoring veterans who have fought in the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, also referred to as the Global War on... - October 17, 2009 - Phoenix VA Health Care System
Rhode Island Chiropractor Dr. Mark Mulak Now Certified in Kinesio Taping
Dr. Mark Mulak, a Chiropractor at CitySide Chiropractic Center in Cranston, is now a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. Many professional athletes use Kinesio Tape to accelerate the healing process and enhance their athletic performance. - October 17, 2009 - CitySide Chiropractic Center
Natural New Pain Relief for Breast Cancer Survivors: Breast Cancer Awareness Months Brings Hope and Free Consultations
A revolutionary soft tissue treatment eases pain for women who have undergone surgical procedures for breast cancer and is available at no cost for the month of October. - October 17, 2009 - Financial District Chiropractic
Provider Organizations to Attend Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Provider Organizations to Attend Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles - October 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
H1N1 "Swine Flu" Nasal Spray Vaccine is Now Being Given on a Walk-in Basis at All MD Now Urgent Care Center Locations Throughout Palm Beach County
As one of the largest providers of walk-in medical services in South Florida, MD Now Urgent Care Centers is traditionally one of the first doctor’s offices to receive the flu vaccine in Palm Beach County. Today, MD Now Urgent Care’s staff began administering limited supplies of the H1N1 nasal flu spray vaccine to local residents. Peter Lamelas, MD, FACEP, of MD Now Urgent Care Centers, and former Emergency Department Director agrees with the CDC that this could be one of the worst flu years. - October 16, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
Imerman Angels and NuU Medspa Connect for Cancer Support
NuU Medspa has donated to Imerman Angels, as well as attended silent auctions for support. Being a part of such a successful charity that is now ranked the largest one-on-one cancer support charity is certainly an honor in which we continue to donate and support. - October 16, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
LCH Clinical Research, LLC to Host Wine and Cheese Networking Event
LCH Clinical Research, LLC, an Atlanta-based research company announces its networking event Lynn Harding, CEO of LCH Clinical Research has over 15 years of experience in clinical research. She is a key leader in a movement to make LCH Clinical Research the premiere destination for clinical... - October 16, 2009 - LCH Clinical Research, LLC
National Medical Search Group Signs Health Care Staffing Service Deal with Guam-Based Healthcare Client
National Medical Search Group clients stem from all over the United States and most recently they signed with a healthcare client in Guam who sought them out. Since the contract signing, NMSG has been able to successfully find top talents needed for their clients, spurring more request and needs... - October 16, 2009 - National Medical Search Group
Alphamed Solutions is Now a Business Partner of Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association
Partnership agreement helps bring Alphamed's solutions and services to 900 member clinicians with different medical specialties. - October 16, 2009 - Alphamed Solutions, Inc.
Dr. Mark Galland Offers Saturday Sports Medicine Clinic
Dr. Mark Galland, a physician at Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina (www.orthonc.com/galland.html), now is offering open clinics from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m on Saturday mornings. The Saturday clinic serves as a walk-in for injured athletes. An orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine... - October 16, 2009 - Dr. Galland
Online GCP Training in Spanish
Infonetica has completed a Spanish version of its ICH-GCP training in response to growing popularity of ICH-GCP certification both in Europe and South America. - October 16, 2009 - Infonetica Ltd