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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Projects Abroad Pro - Qualified Volunteers in Action
Projects Abroad launch new initiative for skilled and qualified volunteers. - November 23, 2009 - Projects Abroad Pro