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From Social Media MedSpa Marketing Tips to Reading Financials, the IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop Offers It All
Both business and clinical training is the best foundation upon which a successful medical spa can be launched. Therefore, only the IAPAM now offers a choice of educational programs. From Botox training, to marketing, the IAPAM offers the industry’s most comprehensive workshops for healthcare professionals. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop is the only medical spa program highlighting the latest information on social media marketing as taught by Harvard Business School. - September 25, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
MicroTransponder Announces Contract Development Agreement with AsicNORTH to Design Integrated Circuits for SAINT™ Device
MicroTransponder Inc., a privately held medical device company developing a suite of wireless neurostimulators, has just announced that they have entered into a development agreement with asicNorth to design an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) circuits for the SAINT™ device. - September 24, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
ELITE Aesthetic, Medical and Business Training (EliteAMBT) Delivers Unique Private Training, Seminars, Online Training & Webinars to Medical Professionals
ELITE Aesthetic, Medical and Business Training is one of the leading services in corporate medical education today and their continued efforts towards sharing their wealth of knowledge with the nation has brought ELITE plenty of appraisals. With the expertise of ELITE’s medical advisory... - September 24, 2009 - Elite Aesthetic, Medical & Business Training
Pranagy Unlimited LLC - Project Governance for Healthcare Reform
Health care reform is under way and many providers and payers will be challenged with adopting new business processes and technologies aimed to reduce medical costs for the nation. Effective Project Management will provide success in integrating these systems and maximizing reimbursements for hospitals, clinics, practices and insurance payers. Experts suggest that the health care industry begin to design a planned implementation strategy now to meet upcoming timelines. - September 24, 2009 - Pranagy Unlimited LLC
Leading Back Pain Website Spine-health Wins Third Straight Medical Standard of Excellence WebAward
Spine-health.com, a leading educational resource for patients with back pain, neck pain and other symptoms related to the spine, was awarded its third straight Medical Standard of Excellence Award from the Web Marketing Association in the 2009 WebAwards Competition. - September 24, 2009 - Spine-health LLC
New “Customize Your Rewards” Software
Dentists Now Driving Patient Satisfaction, Practice Profits With New “Customize Your Rewards” Software. New Tool Personalizes Employee Benefits Process for Each Team, Each Employee. - September 24, 2009 - Loyal Patients Inc.
ChiropracticBookstore.com is Now a JTech Medical Reseller Partner
ChiropracticBookstore.com is pleased to announce that it is now in the Products Dealer Program with JTech Medical, distributing JTech’s elegant line of chiropractic adjusting tools and digital evaluation products and software. - September 24, 2009 - ChiropracticOutfitters.com
Differential Integration of Biological Systems (DIBS) and Its Application in Curing Coronary Artery Disease
Dr Ravishankar Polisetty presented, in his keynote lecture, an interesting concept of DIBS (Differential Integration of Biological Systems), which he developed over several years and presented for the first time in The 3rd Antwerp Medical Congress in the Antwerp medical University. Sidney Brenner... - September 23, 2009 - Sai Ganga Panacea LLC
Dr. Laura Bracken Has Great New Technology to Make Sameday Crowns Called Cerec
Dr. Laura Bracken at Columbus Family Dental Center (812) 373-9912 has just announced that she has the latest in Technology. With the Cerec Sameday Crown (Cad/Cam) machine she can make and place a complete cermic tooth colored cosmetic crown in just one visit. Patients don't have to take multiple days off work anymore. Dr. Bracken is one of the first dentists in the area to have this great technology. - September 23, 2009 - Columbus Family Dental Center
ALPCO Launches GLP-1 (Active 7-36) and (7-36 and 9-36) ELISA kits
ALPCO Immunoassays is pleased to introduce two new ELISA kits for research use for measurement of the active (7-36) and combined (7-36 and 9-36) GLP-1 fragments. - September 23, 2009 - ALPCO
Women's Feet Hurt More in Autumn
Autumn is a painful time of year for many women in Saint Louis. As they transition from open-toed sandals to closed-in boots and shoes, ankle and foot surgeon Richard Wittock, DPM, FACFAS, says he notices more women seeking relief for painful bunions. Dr. Wittock, president of Ankle and Foot... - September 23, 2009 - Ankle and Foot Institute
Richard P. Wildzunas Named CEO of 361md
361°md Announces the Appointment of Richard P. Wildzunas as Chief Executive Officer. - September 23, 2009 - 361md
Intelliware Development Inc. to Exhibit in Technology Showcase at National Health IT Week in Washington, DC.
Intelliware Development Inc. will exhibit its e-Health interoperability solutions at the Healthcare Information Technology Showcase taking place Thursday, September 24, 2009 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Intelliware will be showcasing the Test Level 7 (TL7) e-Health Suite and the HL7v3... - September 23, 2009 - Intelliware Development Inc.
361°md Names Michael Reznick as Chief Technology Officer
361°md – an integrator of premier medical solutions, announced the appointment of Michael Reznick as Chief Technology Officer. Michael Reznick is a Senior IT Executive with 15 years of experience in Management of IT organizations specializing in Medical and Financial Services industries. - September 23, 2009 - 361md
EBM Announces Release of 'Pangea Dental', a DICOM Browser Based Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS)
Pangea Dental is a wonderfully feature rich DICOM compliant PACS that is truly browser based and allows teleradiology between buildings, cities, states, and countries if need be. It is the most advanced comprehensive system on the market today and the most reasonably priced option for digital x-ray storage and retrieval. - September 22, 2009 - ebm technologies usa, llc
NuU Medspa Help Raise Awareness for Attack ACC Foundation, September 12, 2009
NuU Medspa joined the Attack ACC Foundation for their Third Annual 5 Mile Family Run/Walk on September 12, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at Hickory Creek Junction (Rt. 30 Lincoln Highway - 1 mile west of Wolf Rd.). NuU Medspa donates their efforts and empathy to Attack ACC (Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma)... - September 22, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Baxa IntelliFlowRx™ Upgrades Expand Pharmacy Capabilities
Baxa announces functional upgrades to its IntelliFlowRx workflow management software for health-system pharmacies. - September 22, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Caregiver Homes of MA Wins Pioneer Institute Award
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Member Named Winner of the Better Government Competition. The competition’s theme this year was health care, and the nursing home diversion program administered by Caregiver Homes, which has saved Massachusetts Medicaid approximately $15.9 million since its inception, came out on top out of 150 applicants. - September 21, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
National Lender Launches a No Fee Patient Financing Program for Medical Providers
American Benefit Credit, Inc., a US based medical finance company, launches it's newest patient financing program for medical providers. Their out of the box approach with this solution, has made them an overnight success in the medical community. "This product was needed in today's financial... - September 21, 2009 - American Benefit Credit
Medical Device Distributors in the UK
The register Medical Device Distributors – UK contains information about more than 200 medical device distributors active in the UK. - September 20, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
FDA Medical Device Experts on How to Avoid FDA and Courtroom Troubles
Two FDA compliance experts will offer an executive workshop on how to ensure your internal company documents actually reflect your company’s commitment to product quality and patient safety, and the policies you’ll need to meet FDA requirements and reduce your risk in a lawsuit. - September 20, 2009 - Cerulean Associates LLC
Guatemala Service Summit - More Countries Continuing to Show Enthusiasm About Medical Tourism
The Guatemalan Exporters Association (AGEXPORT) presented its Second Edition of Service Summit Guatemala 2009. The event, held September 10-12, 2009, included a comprehensive Conference Program with renowned International and local speakers. At the Invitation of AGEXPORT, Alex Piper, President of... - September 20, 2009 - OneWorld Global Healthcare Solutions
Health Plans Reduce Administrative Expenses with HEALTHsuite® from RAM Technologies, Inc.
The cost saving features of the HEALTHsuite claims management system help health plans reduce operating expenses and improve profit margins. - September 20, 2009 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Voicebrook to Exhibit at APIII
Voicebrook to demonstrate VoiceOver® Enterprise integrated speech recognition and digital dictation solution for Anatomic Pathology - September 19, 2009 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Lenel and REACT Systems Partner to Provide Comprehensive Security and Emergency Response
Solutions provide advanced capability for security and communication during security events and other emergencies. - September 19, 2009 - REACT Systems, Inc.
Launch Date Set for October 15 for Spirit Thinking: Your Guide to an Enlightened Life
Advocate USA, LLC, is proud to have arranged publishing of Spirit Thinking. Details at SpiritThinking.Net. - September 19, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Economical Universal Wrist Support Offers Superior Fit, Comfort and Function
Deluxe™ Wrist Support Facilitates Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Wrist Injuries. - September 18, 2009 - Professional Products, Inc.
New Cosmetic Dermatology Products Available in Florida: Dysport(TM) and Latisse(R)
Dysport(TM), the newest injectable botulinum toxin (abobotunlinumtoxin A) is now available to fight facial lines and wrinkles. Prescription-only and similar to rival Botox(TM), Dysport is said to have a faster onset of action and last for four months per treatment. Latisse(R) is a prescription solution proven to grow eyelashes longer and fuller in just weeks. Both products are new to the US market and are being prescribed by doctors at Riverchase Dermatology in Southwest Florida. - September 18, 2009 - Riverchase Dermatology
Still Time to Register for “The Moment of Change”
Foundations Recovery Network and Southworth Associates present “The Moment of Change: Intervention Approaches for Professionals”- a conference dedicated to informing healthcare professionals about intervention. - September 18, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
Futek Offers Load Cell with No Risk Lifetime Warranty
FUTEK is announcing the launch of their new “No Risk Life Time Warranty” program starting September 1, 2009. Starting this month FUTEK will be offering a Life Time Warranty with their most sought out sensor, the LSB200 Miniature S-beam Load Cell on orders made on or after September 1st from stock. - September 18, 2009 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association Participates in the Service Summit and FAM Tour in Guatemala
The Medical Tourism Association was pleased to participate in this year’s Service Summit and Familiarization “FAM” tour in the beautiful country of Guatemala. Facilitators from Canada and United States of America were in attendance. Jonathan Edelheit, the Chief Executive Officer... - September 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Virtuosant Technology Joins the Atlanta-Based Technology Association, The Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)
Virtuosant Technology Joins Leading Georgia Technology Association, the Advanced Technology Development Center - September 18, 2009 - Virtuosant Technology, Inc.
Block Imaging Announces Acquisition and New Subsidiary Company
Block Imaging International, Inc., the premier global provider of Pre-owned and Refurbished Medical Imaging Systems, Parts, and Services, announced today its acquisition of Benchmark Radiology LLC., headquartered near Ft. Wayne, IN. Block Imaging also announced today the establishment of a new... - September 17, 2009 - Block Imaging
Lupus Research Institute National Coalition Goes to Washington
LRI Advocacy Day on the Hill Promotes Health Care Concerns of Lupus Patients. - September 17, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
Dr. Esther Sternberg to Host World Television Premiere of the PBS Production "The Science of Healing"
Dr. Esther Sternberg will host the world premiere of the PBS production The Science of Healing on Sunday, September 27th. The program will air on Maryland Public Television at 3:30 pm. Dr. Sternberg will appear live in the studio to introduce the show and discuss her work. - September 17, 2009 - Dr. Esther Sternberg
Careington Announces New Affiliate
Careington International Corporation, the premier marketer of dental, medical, health and lifestyle discount plans today announced it has expanded internationally with a new affiliate, Munroe Sutton, incorporated in the United Kingdom. The leadership team that founded Careington now offers... - September 17, 2009 - Core Five Solutions
Avant Healthcare Professionals Sponsors the PPTA Conference Held in Manila
Avant Healthcare Professionals was a recent participant and sponsor of the PPTA Conference held in Manila September 12 and 13, 2009. The PPTA is in the forefront for the advancement of the physical therapy profession in the Philippines. - September 17, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
VeoMed.com/EMARC to Live Broadcast “Healthcare Reform 101: What’s Next for Physicians?” from Good Samaritan Hospital
Today, VeoMed announced that the continuing medical education program “Healthcare reform 101: What’s next for physicians” presented by the Los Angeles Medical Association, the Young Physician Organization, and EMARC in cooperation with Good Samaritan Hospital will be broadcast... - September 16, 2009 - VeoMed
Volunteering May Help Lead to a Longer Life: Park Springs Honored Volunteers June 26
Park Springs Communities, an Atlanta Continuing Care Retirement Community, honors their volunteers. A recent study presented at the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) annual meeting in May showed that retirees over 65 who volunteer had less than half the risk of death than their non-volunteer peers. - September 16, 2009 - Park Springs Communities
UPDATES Weblog from Pain-Topics.org Dispels Common Myths of Pain Care
News/Research UPDATES take a hard look at soft evidence behind many of today’s pain management practices and beliefs. The goal of this project from Pain Treatment Topics is to help healthcare providers and the public to develop an educated skepticism. - September 16, 2009 - Pain Treatment Topics
NHPCO Elite to Speak at MUMMS 20 Conference
mumms® Software has announced that significant leaders from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) will speak at the MUMMS 20 Conference in New Orleans this October. These featured guests from NHPCO include Dr. Donald Schumacher, President, Malene Davis, Former... - September 16, 2009 - mumms Software
Study: Once-Daily Tablet as Effective as Multiple Pill Dosings for Treating Oral Yeast Infection in HIV/AIDS Patients
A once-daily medication option for treating the most common mouth infection in HIV/AIDS patients has shown to be just as effective and safe as taking an anti-fungal pill five times a day, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study. Researchers found that a small tablet applied daily that sticks to... - September 16, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
curasan AG Receives €1.48 Million Research Grant
curasan AG, listed on the General Standard of Deutsche Börse AG as ISIN: DE 000 549 453 8, has just received a grant of €1.48 million from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, BMBF) for a bone regeneration research... - September 16, 2009 - curasan AG
Rapid Drug Detection Celebrates the Completion of 3 Years in Online Drug Tests Business
Rapid Drug Detection completed 3 years in online drug tests selling business. Over the years, Rapid Drug Detection won the trust of thousands of customers across the country by serving them with products of unmatched quality, approved by FDA & that conform to SAMHSA-recommended cutoff levels. - September 16, 2009 - Rapid Drug Detection
MDS Medical Software Named Fastest Growing Arizona-Based Health Company on 2009 Inc. 5000 List
Phoenix-based medical software and technology integrator MDS Medical Software has been named the fastest growing Arizona-based company in the health category on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list. In addition, MDS was named the 2000th fastest growing company nationwide. - September 15, 2009 - MDS Medical Software
Hospice to Host Comic Book Show
Superheroes For Hospice is hosting their 2nd Comic Book Show on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Saint Barnabas Health Care System Corporate Building, located at 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange. All proceeds will support the patients and families of the Saint Barnabas... - September 15, 2009 - Superheroes for Hospice
New Study of 4398 Swedish Women Shows Heel Scans by DXL Calscan are Comparable to Hip DXA Scans in Predicting Hip Fractures
The results were presented yesterday at the American Society of Bone Mineral Research (ASBMR) annual meeting in Denver, Colorado by researchers from Karolinska Institute in Sweden. These findings should lead to increased availability of bone density testing due the cost-effective and mobile scanning method available. - September 14, 2009 - Demetech AB
Brain Investor Produces Free Newsletter That Show Who Will Dominate the Final Frontier for Medical Devices
Every week -- For Free -- Patenting the Future of the Brain shows the industry who is poised to dominate the final frontier of medical devices. The newsletter is a tool that will help anyone in the medical device industry conquer the final frontier for medical devices -- the brain. - September 14, 2009 - Brain Investor
Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Increases Risk of Death
Researchers have now identified the specific underlying health conditions that increase the risk of death in men treated with hormonal therapy for prostate cancer. - September 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Proton Pump Inhibitors Do Not Interfere with Benefit of Antiplatelet Drugs
An analysis of a large clinical trial has shown that proton pump inhibitors (a commonly prescribed antacid medication) do not interfere with the clinical benefit of the anticlotting drugs clopidogrel or prasugrel in patients after an acute coronary syndrome (heart attack or unstable angina). These... - September 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital