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LMHS Well-Informed Lecture Reviews Advances in Joint Replacement
Hip and knee replacements are among the nation’s most common surgical procedures with over one million joint replacements annually. And while these procedures may have become somewhat routine, advances are being made to better the patient experience. - November 27, 2009 - Lee Memorial Health System
UK Stairlifts Supporting the Mobility Advice Line
UK Stairlifts are supporting the work of the Mobility Advice Line, a charity that offers free, impartial and confidential advice to members of the disabled community on matters such as wheelchair and scooters, the Motability scheme, Blue Badge, benefits and bank charges. - November 27, 2009 - UK Stairlifts
PeerVue - Scimage Integration Agreement
peerVue, Inc. today announced an Integration Partnership with Enterprise Imaging Partner ScImage of Los Altos, CA and the availability of the integration between ScImage’s PicomEnterpriseTM PACS Solution and peerVue’s Closed-loop Workflow, Quality and Communication solutions. The... - November 26, 2009 - peerVue, INC
Canada Bound
The leading supplier of Medical Uniforms, Uniform Advantage, is now shipping to Canada - November 26, 2009 - Uniform Advantage
Capio S:t Görans Also Goes with mdesk™
Prestige hospital Capio S:t Görans further adds to the many customers in the Swedish capital Stockholm using mdesk™. The hospital made an extensive evaluation to find the “best in class” alternative for their orthopedic department's preoperative planning and templating. The availability and easy-to-use approach in mdesk™ appealed to the orthopedic surgeons and mdesk™ will from now on be Capio S:t Görans digital templating solution. - November 26, 2009 - RSA Biomedical
New and Innovative Health Lifestyle Information TV Show Comes to Waiting Rooms Across the Country and Abroad
Sage is an exciting and new 45 minute health information TV that will be shown to captive audiences in physician/health professionals' waiting rooms across the United States, Canada and Australia as well as on their website. Sage is fresh, innovative, and invigorating in its approach to promoting healthier lifestyles through fitness, activity, and nutrition. - November 26, 2009 - Sage Health Guides, LLC
New Insights Between Marijuana Use and Parental Involvement
Parental involvement in the lives of their teens is strongly associated with reduced marijuana use in their children, according to a new study by Claremont Graduate University Professor of Psychology William Crano, PhD. - November 26, 2009 - Claremont Graduate University
CitySide Chiropractic Center in Rhode Island is Now Accepting New Patient Appointments
CitySide Chiropractic Center, is now accepting new patients 5 days a week at its location in Cranston, RI. Dr. Mark Mulak, provides quality chiropractic care to Rhode Island residences suffering from back pain, neck pain and whiplash among others. - November 26, 2009 - CitySide Chiropractic Center
MultiFunction Cardiography
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM), in adhering to its core mission of education and professional development, is the first medical society to evaluate and test the newest technology in assessing coronary heart disease. - November 26, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
North American Seminars Inc. Opens Its 2010 Continuing Medical Education Course Sponsorship Program
North American Seminars Inc. is now accepting medical facilities that wish to host continuing medical education courses at their medical facility in 2010. This program allows a facility to showcase its operation and capabilities to the medical community as well as reduce their overall costs to educate their physical therapy and occupational therapy team members. In 2009 over 45 facilities hosted over 250 live training events. - November 25, 2009 - North American Seminars
Cancer Program Benefits from 2009 Carnation Ball
Harold Mahony, Esq., chair of the board of directors of South Nassau Communities Hospital, and physician leaders Henry Partridge, MD, and Jerome Zisfein, MD, were honored at South Nassau’s 2009 Annual Carnation Ball. Mr. Mahony was the honoree of the event and Drs. Partridge and Zisfein were... - November 25, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
New Botanicals Stream Announced for Genesis Biotechnology Conference (London) 10 December 2009
Global Regulatory Services (GRS) is pleased to announce that they are co-hosting the Botanicals Stream at the Genesis Conference (the leading Biotechnology Networking Conference) in London on Thursday 10 December 2009. With Research & Development pipelines at an all time low and many drugs... - November 25, 2009 - Global Regulatory Services Ltd
MUMC Cancer Program Granted Prestigious Accreditation
The Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (ACI) at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, has been granted a Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation by The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. ACI is the only facility in the region to have received this CoC Accreditation with Commendation. - November 25, 2009 - Memorial Health
Aurora Fertility Services at Aurora Medical Group First to Use Reglera’s New Gestational Carrier Workflow Module for the Electronic Donor Eligibility Software System
Electronic Donor Eligibility System with new workflow module will help Aurora Fertility Services increase efficiency in processing donors and gestational carriers by at least 100%. - November 25, 2009 - Reglera, LLC
The Medical Tourism Magazine Officially Releases Podcast with Elizabeth Boultbee, Managing Director of Boultbee & Co.
The Medical Tourism Magazine (http://www.MedicalTourismMag.com) the official publication of the Medical Tourism Association releases latest podcast with Elizabeth Boultbee, Managing Director of Boultbee & Co. and Medical Tourism Association advisory board member. Elizabeth addresses her... - November 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Gamma Medica-Ideas Wins Industry Innovation Award from the World Congress on Medical Physics
Gamma Medica-Ideas, Inc. (“GMI”), a leading developer of digital molecular imaging systems, announced today that it has been awarded an Innovation Award for its new prototype imaging system that combines the molecular imaging (MI) capability of single-photon nuclear imaging with... - November 25, 2009 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
Children’s Hospital Boston Unveils Its First Text-Message Fundraising Campaign
Children’s Partners with Boston’s Top Professional Athletes and Celebrities to Encourage Public to “Text 4 Kids.” - November 24, 2009 - Children's Hospital Boston
“Healthcare Constitution” Initiative to Define Rights for Patients, Providers; Place Limits on Government and Insurers
In the first website of its type, the non-partisan non-profit U.S. Healthcare Constitution.org has launched an on-line healthcare "constitutional convention." The initiative will formally describe the rights of patients and providers, while limiting the power of government and corporate interests. Addressing public distrust of government and corporate interests is critical to system reform. The project's success could completely change the tone and outcome of healthcare debate. - November 24, 2009 - U.S. Healthcare Constitution.org
Sciatica Treatment Without Drugs and Operations Relieves Pain, This is Fine Treatment
Sciatica treatment without painkillers – can you imagine? Pain relief without harmful painkillers it is fine. Thermobalancing therapy dramatically reduces lower back pain by using natural Dr Allen’s Device. The world’s first effective Sciatica treatment which relieves Sciatic nerve irritation is available now in the United Kingdom. - November 24, 2009 - Fine Treatment
BPH Treatment with Thermobalancing Therapy Shrinks the Prostate by Fine Treatment
Currently treatments for BPH: medications or surgical solution, have various side effects. Contrary to these treatments, Dr Allen’s Prostate Care Device is free from any adverse side effects and has shown effective results. - November 24, 2009 - Fine Treatment
Projects Abroad Pro - Qualified Volunteers in Action
Projects Abroad launch new initiative for skilled and qualified volunteers. - November 23, 2009 - Projects Abroad Pro
White Paper Outlines New Approach to Transforming Healthcare
New support tools can reduce healthcare costs and benefit both doctors and patients. - November 23, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd
Physicians Choice of Arizona Changes Name to Physicians Care Alliance, LLC
On August 25, 2006, the parent company for PCA SKIN officially changed its name from Physicians Choice of Arizona to Physicians Care Alliance, LLC. The changed symbolized the global presence of the company's flagship brand PCA SKIN and created opportunities for the company to explore other... - November 22, 2009 - PCA SKIN
New Research Sheds Light on Chiropractic, Speech & Learning Disorders
Recent research reporting on improvement in a 4 year old boy undergoing chiropractic care reveals that chiropractic may play an important role in managing children with speech and learning disorders. - November 22, 2009 - J. Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic
Elite AMBT Presents a Botox® Training Seminar for Health Care Professionals
Elite AMBT offers a comprehensive, two-day course for Botox® cosmetic and injectable derma filler. Elite AMBT (Aesthetic Medical and Business Training) has designed a Botox® training seminar that teaches medical professionals the procedures and practices for treating patients with... - November 22, 2009 - Elite Aesthetic, Medical & Business Training
Charleston Breast Center Advocates Women Get Mammograms at Age 40
The Charleston Breast Center urges women to continue to get annual mammograms beginning at age 40, refuting the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force report recommending women wait until age 50. - November 22, 2009 - Charleston Breast Center
The Resistance Chair® Earns the Shape You 2009 Great Gear of the Year Award
Industry Professionals Select Top Health and Fitness Products of the Year - November 21, 2009 - VQ ActionCare, LLC
EosHealth Wins Prestigious Honor
Houston based firm named a top 50 emerging company by Funding Post - November 21, 2009 - EOSHealth
Alexian Brothers Outsources Transportation to MedSpeed
Leading Healthcare Logistics Company Partners with Illinois Health System - November 21, 2009 - MedSpeed, LLC
MedSpeed and Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Mark Nine-Year Partnership with Broadened Agreement
Leading Healthcare Transportation Company Expands Relationship with Illinois Health System - November 21, 2009 - MedSpeed, LLC
Medical Device Markets in Germany, UK, Spain, France and Italy – Brand-New Market Analyses
Global Research & Data Services published recently several market analyses about the medical device markets in Europe. Medical Devices - Germany Medical Devices - UK Medical Devices - Spain Medical Devices - Italy Medical Devices - France These brand-new market analyses give a clear overview... - November 21, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Recently Launched Wakefly Campaign Helps Medical Device Companies Generate Leads
Internet Marketing and Usability Are Key to Driving and Converting Qualified Traffic - November 20, 2009 - Wakefly
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
Direct Innovations Wins Stevie Award® in 6th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Direct Innovations won a Stevie Award for Best Entrepreneur – Service Businesses - up to 100 Employees - Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. - November 20, 2009 - Direct Innovations
US Medical Supplies Introduces Nirvana Swing Recliners
US Medical Supplies is pleased to announce the addition of a new line of swing recliners from Nirvana Swing Company. - November 20, 2009 - US Medical Supplies
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
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.
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
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.