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Dr. David Minkoff Releases Heavy Metal Detox Teleconferences
Dr. David Minkoff (http://www.drminkoff.com) releases the Heavy Metal Detox (http://www.bodyhealth.com/html/metalfree/35.asp) teleconference dates from his “Aspects of Achieving Optimum Health” seminar series. - July 17, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Alex Piper, President of One World Health Solutions Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Alex Piper, President of One World Healthcare Solutions. Alex speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, with the Medical Tourism Association on the importance of Medical Tourism, and the recent developments. - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
PracticalCME Offers Two New Hands-on Liposuction Training Sites
PracticalCME, a national leader in postgraduate CME-accredited medical education training is pleased to announce the addition of two new hands-on liposuction course sites in San Antonio (New Braunfels, TX) and Buffalo, NY. - July 16, 2009 - PracticalCME
Feng Shui Lighting, Inc. (FSL) Has Launched a New Line of Decorative Lighting Called Flora and Fauna
Feng Shui Lighting Inc. produces decorative lighting inspired by nature and influenced by the principals of Feng Shui. Current projects include hospitality, healthcare and residential applications. Flora and Fauna Collection is the newest addition to the lighting collections offered by FSL. - July 16, 2009 - Feng Shui Lighting, Inc.
OneWorld and Medical Tourism Association Visit Panama- More Countries Continuing to Show Enthusiasm About Medical Tourism
At the invitation of Hospital Punta Pacifica, The Panamanian Dept. of Tourism and Ageless Wonders, a Panama-based medical tourism facilitator, Alex Piper, President of OneWorld Global Healthcare Solutions, traveled to Panama on June 22, 2009 to introduce Medical Tourism as a growing industry. - July 16, 2009 - OneWorld Global Healthcare Solutions
The MTA Announces Attendance for the World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference is Significantly Up
The expected attendance of the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles is significantly larger than last year’s 1st conference. Last years conference had an estimated attendance of almost 850 attendees while this years conference is expected to... - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Magazine Announces a Call for Articles
The Medical Tourism Magazine, the first and only magazine for medical tourism and global healthcare has announced a call for articles. The Medical Tourism Magazine is looking for qualified articles to submit ideas for articles they are interested in writing. Articles can be up to 2,000 words and... - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Alex Piper, President of One World Health Solutions Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Alex Piper, President of One World Healthcare Solutions. Alex speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, with the Medical Tourism Association on the importance of Medical Tourism, and the recent developments. - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Pain Management Expert Margo McCaffery Will Present Free Workshop at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is offering a free pain management workshop for people with cancer and their families. Finding Your Comfort Zone: What Every Cancer Patient Should Know About Managing Pain with Margo McCaffery, RN, MS, FAAN will take place on Thursday, July 30, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. - July 16, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Landmark Contract Lights the Way for 21st Century Wound Care Management
Imago Care Ltd have signed a land mark contract with ANTONIC d.o.o, which gained them the global distribution rights for Wound Image based Tissue Analysis (WITA™) software. - July 16, 2009 - Imago Care Ltd
REACT Systems Partners with GE Security for Mass Notification Solutions
REACT to work with GE Security to provide comprehensive Mass Notification/Emergency Communication solutions. - July 15, 2009 - REACT Systems, Inc.
How North Shore Families Can Swim Through the Economic Tsunami
North Shore families, perceived as insulated from the recent economic turmoil, have in fact been enormously affected, says Mark Samuelson who runs a distinguished counseling practice on the North Shore of Chicago in Evanston, IL. Also a supervising faculty member at The Center for Psychoanalytic Study, Samuelson says North Shore families can turn potential danger into opportunity by reevaluating what is most important in their lives. - July 15, 2009 - Mark Samuelson Counseling
MicroTransponder Names Frank McEachern as Executive Chairman of the Board
Founding member Frank McEachern becomes Executive Chairman of the Board in addition to his roles as CFO and General Counsel for MicroTransponder. - July 15, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Its Newest Member, Ageless Wonders Panama
Ageless Wonders Panama was founded with the purpose of leading the health and medical tourism industries in Panama. Its founders, Eric De Ycaza Delgado and Dr. Ilka De Obaldía, are true believers in the wellness and health industries and in the opportunity that medical tourism has in... - July 15, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Michael Jackson’s Death Focuses Attention on Prescription Drug Abuse
Michael Jackson’s untimely death has focused renewed attention on the problem of prescription drug abuse. A recent graduate of one of the programs to which Drug Rehab That Works refers addicts for treatment, shared his experience with prescription drug abuse on CNN. Ramsy Darwish, a... - July 15, 2009 - Drug Rehab That Works
Nonsurgical Treatment for Arthritic Hips and Knees: Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Surgeon Presents Free Seminar in Spotswood, New Jersey
Dr. Manuel Banzon, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) of Freehold and Monroe (Monmouth and Middlesex Counties), New Jersey, will present a free seminar on nonsurgical treatments for people with arthritis in their knees or hips. Dr. Banzon is an expert on total joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fracture and trauma care, and keeps current on the latest technology to provide his patients with the best care possible. - July 15, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Burgess Advertising and Marketing Receives National Healthcare Awards
Burgess Advertising & Marketing, a full service agency in Portland, ME, has won two major awards in The 16th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards, a national competition sponsored by Healthcare Marketing Report. Entries were judged by industry professionals who looked for companies and... - July 15, 2009 - Burgess Advertising and Marketing
Clinical Innovations, Inc. Will be Participating in the Phase 3 Study DEFEND - DEFEND Testing Otelixizumab in New-Onset, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Clinical Innovations, Inc. announced today that it is now recruiting for DEFEND, a Phase 3 study enrolling patients with newly diagnosed autoimmune type 1 diabetes in Costa Mesa, Riverside and Santa Ana. In DEFEND (Durable Response Therapy Evaluation For Early or New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes) the... - July 15, 2009 - Clinical Innovations
Medical Devices and Equipment in China
The Chinese market for medical devices and equipment has been growing strongly in recent years. The boom is predicted to continue in the future and there are some major opportunities for foreign companies in the Chinese healthcare sector. Global Research and Data Services has recently published... - July 15, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Skylark Taxi to Sponsor 2009 Wichita Falls, Texas MDA Car Show and Cruise
Skylark Taxi and Airport Express will again serve as the presenting sponsor for the Wichita Falls, Texas 2009 MDA Car Show this Labor Day. - July 13, 2009 - Texhoma Transportation Inc.
DrSaks.com – a Health and Wellness Company Dedicated to Its Customers Streamlines Company Operations and Delivers a New, Easier to Use Storefront Website
Formerly part of a chiropractic practice located in Chandler, AZ. DrSaks.com has been restructured into a streamlined storefront website with a dedicated customer support team. This new website will focus on excellent customer service and provide a new focus on 4 major product lines in the health... - July 13, 2009 - DrSaks.com
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar, of Freehold, NJ, Hosts Seminar on How to Keep Joints Healthy
Dr. Alan Nasar, orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, hosted a seminar about how to keep joints healthy at the Freehold Senior Center in Freehold, New Jersey, Monmouth County. - July 13, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Dr. Manuel T. Banzon, Orthopedic Surgeon, Presents Latest Information on Knee Replacements at Seminar in Jackson, NJ
Dr. Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey held a free, educational seminar where he discussed knee replacements at Bartley Healthcare on June 15 at 7 p.m. - July 13, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
New Program Helps Patients Overcome Hurdles Toward Health
Not sure how to create a healthy grocery list? Wondering if yoga might be the answer to your exercise prayers? Stuck on how to cook a healthy dinner? Cenegenics Carolinas recently launched a new program to help patients overcome their stumbling blocks toward healthy living. The Advanced Lifestyle... - July 13, 2009 - Cenegenics
Oil and Gas Mineral/Production Buyer
Kite Energy is seeking any oil and gas mineral or production opportunity for purchase in the USA. They can make an offer within a short period of time once they have all the information to evaluate. They are specially interested in producing properties with upside potential in the range of 100,000,000.00 US dollars plus. - July 12, 2009 - Kite Energy, LLC
PACS | DICOM | HL7 Training Workshop Bahrain, Nov 1-5, 2009
After a series of successful seminars in Dubai & Egypt, ICT for Health (www.ictforhealth.com) along with its US partners OTech Imaging is organizing another PACS/DICOM/HL7 Workshop in Manama, Bahrain from 1-5 Nov 2009. The course is equally good for healthcare student to healthcare decision makers, PACS Admins, Health Ministries, CTOs, CIOs of the hospitals, Radiology departments, radiographic technicians, PACS Vendors etc. - July 12, 2009 - ICT for Health
KM&T Launches Healthcare Division
One of the UK’s leading business improvement experts has established a healthcare division. - July 12, 2009 - Knowledge Management and Transfer (KM&T)
How a Moweaqua Chiropractor is Helping Golfers to Improve Their Game, Through the Power of Chiropractic
Moweaqua chiropractor, Dr. Brian McGregor, is now offering Free Golf Screenings to anyone with a sincere desire to explore how chiropractic might help them and is interested in improving their golf game. - July 12, 2009 - Moweaqua Accident & Injury Center
New Study Findings on the Obesity Paradox in the Elderly
A new study reveals that overweight elderly people are more likely to survive cardiovascular episodes than their healthy counterparts. - July 12, 2009 - Postgraduate Medicine
Rosadyn Nutraceutical for Rosacea Launched
Dr. Geoffrey Nase, Ph.D, announces availability of Rosadyn, his eagerly awaited oral nutraceutical which targets facial flushing, redness and inflammation. - July 11, 2009 - Vascular Health Specialists
GHCA Announces New Chairman
Only the most accomplished business professionals are considered for the position of Chairman of the Board. While this esteemed position comes with a lot of prestige, it is one of the most important roles in both for-profit and not-for-profit business. So, when Magnolia Manor President & CEO... - July 11, 2009 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
The MTA Hosts Jordan FAM Tour
The Medical Tourism Association will be hosting a MTA Familiarization “FAM” Tour to the beautiful country of Jordan next week, where 10 medical tourism facilitators and insurance companies and agents will be exploring the high quality healthcare system, accreditation, cultural... - July 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Paul W. Santoro Elected President-Elect of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Paul W. Santoro has been elected to serve as the 2009-2010 fiscal year President-Elect of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). He will then continue on as the 2010-2011 fiscal year AANA President. Paul Santoro is the founder and President of Anesthesia Staffing Consultants, Inc.,... - July 11, 2009 - Anesthesia Staffing Consultants
CAPS Hosts AFCOM Atlanta Chapter Event to Discuss Extending the Life of Aging Data Centers - Corus 360 Co-hosts July 16 Event at CAPS Duluth, GA Data Center
CAPS announces its CAPS Duluth, Georgia data center will host an event in conjunction with the Atlanta Chapter of AFCOM and Corus 360. The joint event will feature a presentation entitled "From Mean to Lean and Green: Extending the Life of your Aging Data Center" and will take place on July 16, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The address is 2445 Commerce Ave., Duluth, GA 30096 and the phone is (800) 542-2773. A light lunch and tours will be provided. Registration - http://www.afcom-atlanta.org/page3.asp - July 10, 2009 - Computer Alternative Processing Sites, Inc. (CAPS)
Weitz & Luxenberg Lawyers Offer Free Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuit Reviews
Shoulder pain pumps have been found to lead to a permanent and painful condition known as PAGCL (Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis). For a free case revew, visit the Weitz & Luxenberg website (www.weitzlux.com) and complete a short form. - July 10, 2009 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Joins High-End Medical Spa in Chicagoland Area
Elysa Fisher, MD, is now an intricate part of the NuU Medspa/NuU Unlimited medical team specializing in aesthetic surgery of the body and non-surgical procedures. Dr. Fisher and NuU reside in Wilmette, IL, a new home to NuU Medspa and join several experienced NuU medical doctors. Dr. Fisher has... - July 10, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
First A4M World Stem Cell Clinical Summit Announced
Recognizing the significant advances that have been made in stem cell research worldwide over the last several years, The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine will host the first ever A4M World Stem Cell Clinical Summit on Saturday, September 12, 2009 in conjunction with the Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures in San Jose California. - July 10, 2009 - A4M
Glasses International - New Online Prescription Glasses Business is Timely Response to Economic Climate
After a successful career in international recruitment, Polish born businesswoman Sylwia Szydlowska-Rathod launched Glasses International, an online retailer selling prescription glasses and sunglasses at a fraction of the prices most of us are used to. Sylwia’s business idea is driven by a sense of fairness, providing excellent quality while helping customers save money. “In the current economic climate saving money is on everybody’s mind and there’s resentment over high profiteering." - July 09, 2009 - Glasses International Ltd
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces The Running Course, an Updated, Advanced Level, Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course
North American Seminars, Inc. has updated The Running Course. They have completely revised this course and added updated clinical and athletic performance related information. In addition, the course will now be instructed by two instructors, Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD and Scott Straker, PT, MS, SCS, ATC. This course presents advanced level material designed for physical therapists and athletic trainers. - July 09, 2009 - North American Seminars
San Jose Dentist Now Offering Teeth Whitening in Less Than One Hour with New "Zoom" Machine
The Zeidler Dental Group, a popular San Jose dentist, recently introduced its new "Zoom" machine which whitens teeth up to three shades in just one hour. - July 09, 2009 - Zeidler Dental Group
Registers of Medical Product Distributors in Russia
The Russian medical device market is growing and the demand for imported devices is high. One of the key factors for foreign companies in succeeding in the Russian markets is finding a reliable partner and distributor. - July 09, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
New Book "Your Health in the Information Age" Reviewed Enthusiastically in JAMA - See informationagehealth.com
A review in the Journal of the American Medical Association has positively recommended "Your health in the Information Age," a new book written by Peter Yellowlees MD, as an academic and insightful look into the exciting and nascent world of online health care. - July 08, 2009 - Peter Yellowlees MD
Careington Enhances Fulfillment Services
Careington International Corporation, the premier marketer of discount dental, medical, health and lifestyle plans announced today that it has purchased an enhanced digital press to increase its in-house printing capabilities. The new system will expand Careington’s proprietary fulfillment... - July 08, 2009 - Core Five Solutions
SIA Professional Services is Marketing for Hart Medical Services
SIA Professional Services and Hart Medical Services have joined forces to allow for private medical coverage at an affordable rate. - July 08, 2009 - SayItAloud.com
Catch Launches MediHub, the Online Directory for the Australian Medical, Physiotherapy, Dental and Veterinary Sectors
Catch, an online division of Reed Business Information Australia (RBI), today announced the launch of MediHub (http://www.medihub.com.au), a free online directory for Australian manufacturers and distributers of products and services used in the medical, physiotherapy, dental and veterinary sectors. - July 07, 2009 - Catch
Fox 26 Houston Reports on the Common Thread Circle
Fox News Anchor Pattie Shieh and a camera crew visited the Common Thread Circle on May 19, 2009 for a story on donations to Harris County Hospitals. The Common Thread Circle, a non-profit organization that makes fabric handcrafts for patients in local hospitals, completed over 200 soft... - July 07, 2009 - The Common Thread Circle
The iHomeopathy Mini App as Well as an Update for the iHomeopath App for the iPhone and iPod Touch Have Been Released for Sale
Aerende, Inc. has released the iHomeopathy Mini app as well as an update for the iHomeopath app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Created by the renowned homeopath, Dr. Luc de Schepper, iHomeopath Mini helps you find the right remedy for everyday illnesses and injuries. Now you can take this... - July 07, 2009 - Aerende, Inc.
International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association – A New Name for International Association of Medical Tourism
International Association of Medical Tourism changed its name to International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association ( IWHTA)- to broaden its services and avoid any confusion with other association. - July 07, 2009 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
Jack M. Shapiro: Market Research for Branding Medical Products, Services, and Corporate or Institutional Images
A noted international expert discusses the role of market research in medical branding. - July 06, 2009 - JM Shapiro Marketing Research
The Medical Tourism Association Exhibited at the Largest US Employer Health Conference SHRM
The Medical Tourism Association exhibited for the second year at the largest US employer health conference SHRM, as part of the MTA’s mission to educate employers on the benefits of medical tourism and its mission to promote its members. Patients Without Borders and MOHHoldings, are apart of... - July 05, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™