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Eating Disorder Center of Denver Offers Tips to Help Eating Disordered Individuals Negotiate the Holidays
Eating Disorder Center of Denver, one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of eating disorders, recognizes that the holidays can create anxiety and concern for people with eating disorders and offers several tips to help these individuals negotiate this... - December 11, 2009 - Eating Disorder Center of Denver
SleepRestfully.com Announces Online Live Chat Now Available
SleepRestfully.com of Houston, Texas, a leading distributor in the sleep therapy and oxygen equipment and supplies, announces the addition of Live Chat to their list of services. On December 1, 2009 Phillips Respironics required all on line providers of products not to advertise any price below a... - December 10, 2009 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Surgery
Stories on Heart Surgery to Educate Consumers and Experts - December 10, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Staffing Solution Gives Nurses Freedom to Choose Days, Hours They Can Work
South Nassau’s FlexChoiceRN program lets nurses determine the days and hours they can and can’t work at South Nassau and gives them unprecedented access to unit staffing needs as well as the capability to apply to fill those needs. - December 10, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Home Care Alliance to Lead State in National Quality Campaign
Organization Will Head Local Efforts for National Home Health Quality Improvement. - December 10, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
ChiropracticBookstore.com Now Carries the Intelect TranSport Ultrasound
ChiropracticBookstore.com is pleased to announce that it recently has added the Intelect TranSport Ultrasound from Chattanooga Group. - December 10, 2009 - ChiropracticOutfitters.com
viaLanguage Adds Steve Vogeltanz as Vice President of Healthcare Division
viaLanguage adds healthcare industry veteran to team. - December 10, 2009 - viaLanguage
Center of Excellence Awarded to South Nassau’s Complete Women’s Imaging
South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Complete Women’s Imaging has been designated an American College of Radiology (ACR) Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The designation acknowledges the provider’s dedication to improving women’s health. - December 10, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
SmartPhones to the Rescue – Literally
The My911 Corporation is announcing an application for SmartPhones that will change the way automatic e911 services are summoned. The My911 downloadable application is compatible with the leading SmartPhones like RIM Blackberry devices; Google’s Android; and other type devices in the market. - December 09, 2009 - My911 Inc.
Legacy of Giving Continues-the Malina Girls Help Students with Autism in Their Community
The Malina daughters raise funds for The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a not-for-profit school for children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges in North Miami, FL - December 09, 2009 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
MicroTransponder Inc. Awarded Patent for Wireless Neurostimulation Device
MicroTransponder Inc., a privately-held medical device company, announced it has been awarded a neurostimulation patent for a "Grooved Electrode and Wireless Microtransponder System" (U.S. Patent No. 7,630,771) from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent is MicroTransponder's... - December 09, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
XECAN RFID Technology Improves Patient Safety Through Stringent Accessory Verification
XECAN, Inc. announces state-of-the-art healthcare technology for ensuring patient safety during cancer treatment. The XECAN RFID Oncology Clinic Solution integrates with EMR systems and verifies usage of protective shields for radiation therapy. - December 09, 2009 - XECAN, Inc.
Livonia Urgent Care Center Cleared by Accrediting Body
The Accredition Committee of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine has reviewed the case of Livonia Urgent Care and determined that errors in administration of H1N1 nasal spray vaccines were caused by ambiguous instructions provided to the clinic. As a result, the affected center has... - December 09, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
MTA Releases 1st Medical Tourism Documentary
The first documentary on medical tourism, Angels Overseas was premiered to a global audience of well known personalities from the medical tourism sector at the recently concluded 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009. - December 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Customers of ELEKS Software Healthcare Solutions Can Move to Microsoft Windows 7 with Confidence
“Doctor Eleks,” ELEKS Software’s Medical Information System, passes Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 logo testing and certification. - December 09, 2009 - ELEKS
ALPCO Diagnostics and BioPorto Diagnostics Enter Into Distribution Partnership
ALPCO Diagnostics has taken on the responsibility to promote and sell BioPorto Diagnostics’ immunoassays on the US and Canadian markets. The primary product focus is BioPorto’s unrivalled portfolio of human and animal immunoassays for measuring NGAL – the breakthrough kidney... - December 08, 2009 - ALPCO
Exciting New Treatments for Heel and Arch Pain
Dr. Gary Evans, a NYC Podiatrist, has been having excellent success in resolving heel and arch pain with non invasive treatments. - December 07, 2009 - Gary Evans D.P.M.
Baxa Features DoseEdge™ Pharmacy Workflow Manager at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Baxa Corporation announces its focus on pharmacy workflow management at the 2009 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition at the Venetian Hotel and Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV – featuring its complete workflow management system, DoseEdge™. - December 07, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Shortage of 124,000 Physicians Imminent Without Swift Action
The United States is facing a rapidly escalating physician shortage. By 2025, the country will face a shortage of at least 124,000 physicians, which will be particularly acute in the primary care fields. In response to this shortage, the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) today... - December 06, 2009 - Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine
SimgaPhone Has Released the FDA Drugs App for the iPhone
FDA Drugs app covers FDA approved over 16,000 drug products. - December 06, 2009 - Sigmaphone.com
Worldwide Medical Partners Announces Its Recognition by ExecDigital Magazine
Worldwide Medical Partners Announces its recognition by ExecDigital, a web based magazine with more than 3 million subscribers. - December 05, 2009 - Worldwide Medical Partners, LLC
Veterinarian Carrie J. Miller Receives NAPHIA Grant
The grant is due in part to honor the late “Heimdall,” a much beloved deaf Great Dane. The grant is provided to support further research of mutating bacterial pneumonia and other respiratory illness in large breed dogs. - December 04, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Captiva Spine Receives 510(k) Clearance for Its Proprietary Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device, the PIVOTEC™
Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to developing and distributing spinal technologies in the US and internationally, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance for its cutting edge interbody system, the PIVOTEC™. Dale Mitchell, President and Founder of... - December 04, 2009 - Captiva Spine, Inc
Cardiac Output Monitor System from the Alfred Mann Institute at USC Ready for Licensing
The Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California (AMI-USC) is unveiling its new product ready for license: The AMI Cardiac Output and Blood Volume Monitor. The AMI-USC worked with several outstanding inventors, Jean-Michel Maarek, PhD from USC, Daniel Holschneider, MD, from USC... - December 04, 2009 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California
The De Angelis Group Proudly Announces Their Sponsorship of the 5th Annual Stem Cell Summit
The De Angelis Group, an Executive Search Firm exclusive to the musculoskeletal industry announced today that it will sponsor the Stem Cell Summit in New York City on February 16th, 2010. "I am very pleased to be supporting the forum that will showcase many new, cutting edge Stem Cell... - December 04, 2009 - The De Angelis Group
New Life Sponsoring Texas Rehab Action Network (TRAN) 14th Annual Training Conference
The TRAN Conference focuses on member education with the goal of assisting disabled people while supporting them to gain more freedom in everyday life. New Life is a sponsor of their upcoming training conference. - December 04, 2009 - New Life Medical Equipment
RAM Technologies Adds Value Based Benefit Capabilities to HEALTHsuite® Claims Management Application
RAM Technologies enhances HEALTHsuite® claims management application to include advanced functionality to support value based benefits. - December 04, 2009 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Slidell Memorial Hospital Joins Peoples Health Hospital Network
Slidell Memorial Hospital (SMH) is pleased to announce that it is now a participating provider in the Peoples Health hospital network. Through this new partnership, Peoples Health plan members will now have access to SMH, a premier healthcare facility in Greater New Orleans. As of Dec. 1, 2009,... - December 03, 2009 - Slidell Memorial Hospital
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Welcomes The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma as Content Advisor
Story collaboration with The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma as Content Advisor for Educational Awareness. - December 03, 2009 - InsightsSeries
New: Outer Jackets for Caresia Arm Garments
Lymphedema Depot, the exclusive Canadian distributor of Solaris lymphedema garments, announces a new addition to its product line. - December 03, 2009 - Lymphedema Depot Ltd.
BodyLogicMD is Focus of Florida Trend’s December Cover Story
Company Featured as Leader in $60 Billion U.S. Anti Aging Medicine Industry. - December 02, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
MUMC in Savannah Wins Gold Award for Online Initiatives
Memorial University Medical Center’s (MUMC) Web site, www.memorialhealth.com, won a Gold eHealthcare Leadership Award in the category of hospitals with 400+ beds at the 13th Annual Healthcare Internet Conference held in Las Vegas recently. The “Careers” section of the site earned gold recognition in the category of hospitals with 400+ beds. In particular, memorialhealth.com was noted for its use of social media to connect with the community, its Team Member testimonials, and its creativity. - December 02, 2009 - Memorial Health
Ames, IA Wellness Providers Working to Reform Health Care Locally
A coalition of providers gathered at North Grand Mall on Saturday October 24 to offer education on the health conditions that are bankrupting America’s health care system. The group seeks more venues of public engagement in Ames, Iowa. Please contact the group organizer, Dr. Zachary Ward, for... - December 02, 2009 - Ward Chiropractic Group
Lee Memorial Hospital Voted Area’s Top Hospital
Lee Memorial Hospital has been named Fort Myers’ top hospital in the National Research Corporation’s (NRC) 2009/2010 Consumer Choice Awards. Now in its 14th year, this award program recognizes hospitals that healthcare consumers in more than 300 markets throughout the U.S voted as... - December 02, 2009 - Lee Memorial Health System
CGU Professor Kim Reynolds' Team Receives $5.5 Million from the National Institute of Health for Study on Obesity Intervention for Teens
The study is expected to take five years to complete, at which time, Reynolds says he hopes the study will yield unique insights into strategies for behavior modification. - December 02, 2009 - Claremont Graduate University
Premier Corporate Housing Aligns with MD Anderson Cancer Center, Amschwand Sarcoma Foundation, JoesHouse.org, and the American Cancer Society for Patient Housing
Premier Corporate Housing is proud to enter 2010 as a trusted partner and resource for the MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Amschwand Sarcoma Foundation, JoesHouse.org, and the American Cancer Society in providing a resource for patients and families who require accommodations while going through the healing process. The alliances made with these entities allow Premier Corporate Housing to offer fully-furnished accommodations with everything needed for daily living at a cost far below a hotel. - December 02, 2009 - Premier Corporate Housing
First IVM Procedures Result in Three Births in New England
In the past two months, three babies conceived using one of the latest developments in infertility treatment, in vitro maturation (IVM), have been born in Rhode Island – the first three live births (one singleton born in August and one set of twins born in October) in New England of babies conceived using IVM. - December 02, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Surgeon to Discuss Hip Replacements
Free seminar to be held at Scottsdale YMCA on Dec. 7. - December 02, 2009 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Dr. Alan Nasar, Orthopedic Surgeon, of Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold and Monroe, NJ, Lectures on Advances in Knee Replacement Technology
Board-certified orthopedic surgeons Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, presented a free seminar on the latest advances in knee replacement technology, “Advances in Knee Replacements,” including cementless technology and other exciting developments for those with arthritis in their knees. The talk was held in Monroe Township, New Jersey, and was open to the public. - December 01, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Dentist Austin "Holiday Smile" Free Teeth Whitening Kit Given to New Invisalign Austin Patients, Lumineers Austin Patients, and More
Responding to the spirit of the season, Silver Screen Dental, a leading dental office in Austin, TX, is giving away a “Holiday Smile” teeth whitening kit to new patients during the month of December 2009. The practice is offering a discounts to new patients who sign up before the end of the year. To learn more about the offer and see video testimonials from current patients, please visit : www.SilverScreenDental-Offer.com - December 01, 2009 - Silver Screen Dental
Wrinkle System Introduces the Two Minute Wrinkle Drill
Wrinkle System, a respected wrinkle cream brand that makes a popular anti aging wrinkle cream, has recently launched a TRUE system of products. The Two Minute Wrinkle Drill is not only affordable, but highly effective. - November 30, 2009 - Scientific Skin Care
Chronic Prostatitis Treatment Free from Side Effects - Simply Fine Treatment
New treatment for Chronic Prostatitis tackles the cause of the disorder, relieves pain and other symptoms quickly, with no adverse side effects. This Chronic Prostatitis treatment is available internationally from the UK. - November 30, 2009 - Fine Treatment
30 Min Phone Survey for Texas Healthcare Workers- $25 Target Gift card
New Study Available for Texas Healthcare Workers from SEDL/Southwest ADA Center-Participants will Receive a Target Gift card for 30-minute phone interview. - November 29, 2009 - DBTAC SW ADA Center
TourNCare.com, a Social Networking Site Exclusively for Medical Tourists is Launched
www.TourNCare.com, a social networking site exclusively for Medical Tourists is launched on November 22,2009. TournCare provides all the necessary information about medical tourism, a list of medical tourism facilitators, besides working as a platform for medical tourists in sharing their experiences. - November 29, 2009 - Flat World, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent Designer Deluxe Bed Pads Invention to Industry Over Next 2 Years
Bernie W., Texas resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Designer Deluxe Bed Pads concept to manufacturers over the next 2 years. An innovative and highly useful new product sure to resonate with the caregivers of bedridden... - November 29, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Treatment for BPH, Sciatica and Kidney Stones with Thermobalancing Therapy Free from Side Effects Announced Fine Treatment
Tremendous effective and unique Thermobalancing Therapy for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH, Sciatica and Kidney Stones is now available. Fine Treatment recommends this natural treatment which remarkably improves prostate condition, dissolves kidney stones, relieves pain in lower back area and what is amazing it is absolutely free from adverse side effects. - November 29, 2009 - Fine Treatment
Chandigarh and Pune to Emerge as New Hub for Hospital Services
The Indian hospital service market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of around 9% during 2010-2015, says a new research by RNCOS. - November 29, 2009 - RNCOS
Baxa to Sponsor ASHP Midday Symposium: Creating a Culture of Safety in Pharmacy, a Panel Discussion on Lessons Learned
Colorado-based Baxa Corporation is sponsoring a Midday Symposium at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 7th. The event features a panel of experts discussing lessons learned around creating a culture of safety in the pharmacy. - November 28, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Glimpses of the Medicine of Tomorrow
6th Nanotechnology Forum Hessen at the Congress Park Hanau - November 28, 2009 - HA Hessen Agentur GmbH
Dissolve Kidney Stones Without Harmful Medications and Operation by Using Thermobalancing Therapy
For the first time in the world kidney stones can be dissolved in 100% without any adverse side effect. Absolutely new Thermobalancing therapy by using natural Device for Kidney Stones Treatment tackles the cause of this painful disease. This Device for kidney stones treatment helps to dissolve small stones will within 3 months and big stones within a year. - November 28, 2009 - Fine Treatment