Medical & Health News
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Blogging for Love of Dentistry
Fred Joyal, CEO and Co-Founder of 1-800-DENTIST®, has launched a new consumer dental blog, dentistlove.com. The blog is designed to shed light on the rapidly changing dental industry and share vital information about oral health with the public on a day-to-day basis. With over 23 years of... - June 23, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
The Feldenkrais Center of San Diego is Providing Chronic Pain Relief at a New Location in Encinitas, California
A unique rehabilitation center since 1999, The Feldenkrais Center of San Diego offers hope to individuals needing immediate pain relief from backache, sciatica, arthritis, and other disabilities. A contemporary pain treatment approach quickly helps increase mobility, optimize movement, and eliminate pain. - June 22, 2009 - The Feldenkrais Center of San Diego
DecisionHealth Launches Online Training Courses to Assess and Improve Coding and Billing Competencies for Physician Office and Home Health Providers
Health care education leader, DecisionHealth, uses web instructional courses to help health care providers improve coding and billing competencies. New Online Training Center offers course content and corresponding assessments to drive tangible results including improved coding and billing productivity, greater accuracy, and where appropriate, increased billing opportunity. - June 21, 2009 - DecisionHealth
MedSurg & Patient Care Table
Care Table simply attaches to existing equipment optimizing your work area. One hand operation opens or closes the compact counter balanced work surface effortlessly. Acts like a second pair of hands just where you need them. - June 21, 2009 - CND Products, LLC
First American Equipment Finance Helps Raise $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
First American Equipment Finance was the title sponsor for the 20th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Golf Classic on June 8. Thirty-five First American employees played golf and 17 employees volunteered at the event, which raised more than $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. - June 20, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
Oak Brook iCAT Offers a Cutting Edge Approach to Dental Implant Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Oak Brook iCAT is the first dental imaging center of its kind to find a home in the suburbs of Chicago for dental specialists and dentists to diagnose, treatment plan, and follow their dental implant patients. - June 20, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
We Do Web Content Launches New SEO & Online Marketing Website
New website will offer articles, blogs, and more for companies looking to create or improve their internet marketing strategy. - June 20, 2009 - We Do Web Content
Chemistdirect.co.uk, the UK’s Leading Online Chemist Announces Eye Watering Savings for Hayfever Sufferers
Chemistdirect.co.uk, the leading Online Chemist from UK, has announced some great savings on medicines for the people suffering from Hayfever disease. - June 20, 2009 - Chemist Direct
Continua's Choice - Low Power Technology Battle Won?
After a rigorous ten months, the decision regarding the chosen technologies for version 2 of Continua's design guidelines have finally been announced. Bluetooth Low Energy has been chosen to enable low powered portable medical devices in a PAN setting. - June 20, 2009 - Electronics.ca Publications
Massage Therapy Aids in Oncology Treatment
Shannon Grant, the owner of The Art of Touch Massage will be discussing the benefits of Oncology massage with attendees at this weekend’s Emory Celebration of Living. Grant will discuss oncology massage as a medical treatment and explain how massage therapy can significantly enhance the... - June 20, 2009 - Art of Touch Massage
Real-Time Locating Technology Helps Contain Pandemic Outbreaks
Intelligent InSites Announces Solution to Track and Control Spread of Infectious Diseases - June 20, 2009 - Intelligent InSites
Puerto Rico’s Himahealth Now an Option in U.S. Healthcare
HIMAHEALTH offers cutting edge medical technology and expertise to U.S. patients for 50 to 70 percent less. - June 20, 2009 - HIMAHEALTH
Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital and TerraAsia/MedAsia Enter Cooperation Agreement
Min-Sheng Hospital was chosen by TerraAsia/MedAsia to provide weight loss surgery to Canadian patients. - June 20, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
The First Asian Health Care Reform Conference in Georgia
A one-day conference dealing specifically with Asian health issues and health care reform is being held at the Center for Pan-Asian Community Services (CPACS) on Tuesday, June 30th. - June 20, 2009 - Sachi Koto Communications, Inc.
Life Safety Services Featured in Buildings as a Top Product for 2009
Life Safety Services (LSS), the National leader in fire and smoke damper inspection and repair services, was chosen as one of Buildings “Top 100 Products and Services for 2009”. Buildings is a reputable resource both in print and online that provides quality information on numerous... - June 19, 2009 - Life Safety Services
HALO-8 Becomes Distributor for Tarter Industries
Halo-8 has been granted distributorship for Tarter Industries, USA's premier gate and fencing manufacturer. This marks Halo-8 's entry into a new product category for Federal Agencies and DOD/Military markets. " Halo-8 was choosen by Tarter Industries based on Halo-8 's experience and past... - June 18, 2009 - Halo-8 LLC
WIAAP Supports National Asking Saves Kids (“ASK”) Day Campaign Promotes Gun Safety to Physicians, Parents
June 21, 2009 (Father's Day) is national ASK Day -- Asking Saves Kids. This initiative educates physicians and families about the importance of determining whether there are guns in the homes where their children play. - June 18, 2009 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Unbound Medicine and American Academy of Pediatrics Release Mobile Edition of Red Book®: 2009 Report of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases
Today, Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the professional organization representing over 60,000 pediatricians, announced the launch of Red Book® for Mobile + Web. Now, the latest findings and clinical... - June 18, 2009 - Unbound Medicine
MicroTransponder Awarded "Most Promising Life Science Technology Company - 2009" at Rice Alliance Venture Forum
MicroTransponder awarded “Most Promising Life Science Technology Company - 2009” at Rice Alliance Venture Forum and announces executive promotions of Jordan Curnes to President and Frank McEachern to Chairman of the Board. Rosellini will be interviewed on the BusinessMakers radio show this Saturday, June 20. The interview will be available on their website www.thebusinessmakers.com. - June 18, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
Baxa Corporation Releases IntelliFlowRx™ Upgrades
New release of Baxa Corporation’s IntelliFlowRx workflow management system provides significant operational enhancements and new capabilities. IntelliFlowRx is designed to improve safety and accuracy in pharmacy-based IV admixture preparation. The system also streamlines compliance with sterile preparation regulatory steps while improving visibility to and oversight of IV room operations. - June 18, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
One Year. One Boat. One Doctor with a Mission to Change the World.
Floating Doctors is the world’s first globally-mobile, self-contained medical aid and research team traveling by boat. The team will embark on a 12-month medical relief voyage aboard a sailing vessel to various remote locations, arranging 10-day clinics onshore to treat local citizens. Floating Doctors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, in which all donations are 100% tax deductible. Please visit www.floatingdoctors.com for more information. - June 18, 2009 - Floating Doctors
Todd Swanson, Las Vegas Completes Squeaky Hip Replacement Study
Todd Swanson, Las Vegas (http://www.minitotalhip.com) completes squeaky ceramic-on-ceramic hip replacement study and presents results at 2009 AAOS Annual Meeting. - June 18, 2009 - Desert Orthopaedic Center
Xtivia Gaining Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Clients Thanks to Its Virtual-DBA Customized Services
Xtivia announced that more companies in the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical industries are subscribing to its Virtual-DBA monitoring and support services. Xtivia credits this steady growth to its recent investment of time and resources to train both sales personnel and solution delivery specialists... - June 17, 2009 - XTIVIA, Inc.
VideoMD.com Now Used by 2500 Physicians and Health Care Practitioners
VideoMD.com is pleased to announce that they have reached a new milestone of 2500 registered physicians and health care practitioners. Whether a physician just wants to introduce patients to their practice, or discuss the most complex procedures, VideoMD provides a forum which is tailored for each... - June 17, 2009 - VideoMD.com
Atlas of Anatomy Wins Two Benjamin Franklin Awards
Thieme Publishers announced today that Atlas of Anatomy won two Benjamin Franklin Awards, presented by the Independent Book Publishers Association. For the 2009 awards, Atlas of Anatomy picked up two first place wins in the Education/Teaching/Academic and Science categories while Anatomy Flash... - June 17, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
Foundations Recovery Network Announces New CEO
Healthcare professional Rob Waggener steps up to the CEO position at Foundations Recovery Network. - June 17, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
MedicalTourismCity.Com – the First Social Network for Medical Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association has launched the first social network in medical tourism called medical tourism city. The medical tourism social network is “your global healthcare community” and will allow thousands of people involved in global healthcare, medical tourism, medical... - June 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Online Staff Scheduling Software from ShiftHound Increases Employee Retention and Service Quality for Ridgeline Management Company
San Diego-based ShiftHound, Inc., the leading Software-as-a-Service provider of Staff Scheduling Software, has successfully implemented its web-based service at Ridgeline Management Company headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. ShiftHound is providing Open Shift Management (OSM) and Scheduling functionality to Ridgeline in order to automate the operational management of their workforce, significantly. reduce labor costs, and increase resident and staff satisfaction. - June 17, 2009 - ShiftHound
Celiac Disease Awareness Event Joins Medical Professionals and Food Industry
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is set to host the first Northwest Arkansas Celiac Awareness & Education Day on Friday, July 10th 2009 in Springdale, Arkansas. This landmark event held from 9:30am to 3:30pm will expand awareness and education among critical professional... - June 16, 2009 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
Dieting and America’s Obesity Crisis May be Solved by Emerging Field of Food Psychology Coaching
Creators say if facts and information could heal and transform people's food, weight and health woes, they would have done so long ago. - June 16, 2009 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
You Can Keep Your Joints Healthy—Orthopedic Surgeon of Freehold, New Jersey's Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Tells How
Dr. Alan Nasar will be hosting a seminar about how to keep joints healthy in Freehold, New Jersey, Monmouth County. - June 15, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Total Knee Replacement . . . or Not? Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Surgeon Presents Latest Information at Free Seminar.
Dr. Manuel T. Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey will hold a free, educational seminar to discuss knee replacements at Bartley Healthcare on June 15 at 7 p.m. - June 15, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Free Weight Loss Class Presented by Cedar Park Chiropractor and Author Dr. Thomas Bynes
Find out how to drop those spare pounds once and for all, by following the simple, science-based weight loss and nutrition tips outlined in this dynamic half hour talk. - June 15, 2009 - Fit 4 Life Wellness Center
Air Quality Control Announces East PA Radon Remediation, Testing, and Reduction Services to Reduce Cancer Risk
According to Air Quality Control, some of the Eastern Pennsylvania areas that have elevated levels of radon are Havertown, Norristown, Bethlehem, Aston, Kunkletown, Collegeville, and Wallingford PA. - June 14, 2009 - Air Quality Control Radon Mitigation Remediation
168 Electronic Cigarette Users Give Their Opinions in E Cigarette Direct Survey
In an E Cigarette Direct survey Electronic Cigarette Users voice their opinion on the electronic cigarette, their health, quitting and the upcoming US ban on the device. - June 14, 2009 - Gower Entreprises
The Carlisle Group Heats It Up in Hot Springs, Arkansas
The National Park Medical Center believes in providing a wide range of medical services for Hot Springs, Arkansas and the surrounding counties. Now, less than a month after signing an agreement with The Carlisle Group, National Park Medical Center will continue to provide quality healthcare for the... - June 14, 2009 - The Carlisle Group
Kevork Niksarli, M.D. Of Manhattan Lasik Center, New York, N.Y. Announces the Extension of the Lease at Their Current Location
Kevork K. Niksarli, M.D. of Manhattan Lasik Center, New York, N.Y. announces the extension of the lease at their current location 110 East 55th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, N.Y. 10022, to a total of 25 years. That is the longest continuous lease for any Laser Vision Correction Center in Manhattan... - June 13, 2009 - Kevin Kevork Niksarli MD, Manhattan Lasik Center
HARC Cries “Foul” Over Florida Cuts to Funding for Adults with Disabilities
Service cuts in Florida decrease daily care for many adults with disabilities, many of whom are at risk of harm if left alone. Families endure even greater financial hardships. - June 13, 2009 - Hillsborough Achievement and Resource Centers
WinningStance Enters Medical Device and Capital Equipment Markets
WinningStance, known for its reputation delivering successful demonstration techniques, is expanding into a new market. - June 13, 2009 - WinningStance
EldercareABCblog.com Connects Caregivers in Collaborative Community
A vital new online community for the “sandwich generation” – primarily Baby Boomers who find themselves caring for their parents as well as their children – has launched at EldercareABCblog.com. - June 13, 2009 - EldercareABC, Inc.
Draco Healthcare President Dr. Linda Zhao to Present a Session on FDA Goes Global: Domestic Mission – Global Presence at the 45th DIA Annual Conference, San Diego
Draco Healthcare Consulting LLC is pleased to announce that Draco CEO Dr. Linda Zhao will present a session at the Drug Information Association’s (DIA’s) 45th Annual Meeting (June 21-25, 2008; San Diego, CA). The DIA Annual Meeting is the biopharmaceutical industry's largest, longest... - June 13, 2009 - Draco Healthcare, Inc
Dr. Wittock Opens New Office
Ankle and Foot Surgeon Richard F. Wittock announces opening Ankle and Foot Institute in Fenton, Missouri at the SSM St. Clare Health Center. - June 12, 2009 - Ankle and Foot Institute
World-renowned Security and Privacy Expert, The Privacy Professor, Develops One-of-a-Kind Tool to Help All Businesses Prevent Privacy Breaches
As HIPAA widens its net, now any organization, regardless of size or industry, can assure its staff meets increasing regulatory training requirements – starting at $15 per employee. - June 12, 2009 - Rebecca Herold & Associates, LLC
Umar Haque, DMD Adds FADIA at the End of His Name
Dr. Umar Haque is awarded with the title of Fellow with the American Dental Implant Association. - June 12, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
CitiusTech Launches Connect4Health - a Disease and Care Management Framework Based on Microsoft HealthVault and Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Connect4Health is a comprehensive framework for implementing evidence-based clinical guidelines and integrating with consumer health platforms and consumer health devices. - June 12, 2009 - CITIUSTECH
1st Medical Wellness Conference October 27-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California
1st Medical Wellness Conference October 27-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California, to feature up to 400 attendees, including large employers, consulting firms, agents, insurers and health plans who are focused or interested in medical wellness. - June 12, 2009 - Medical Wellness Conference
Unbound Medicine Announces iPhone™ Application for Institutional Customers: Medical Libraries Use uCentral™ to Deliver Mobile Information to Students and Clinicians
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, announced an application for iPhone™ and iPod® touch devices in institutions that subscribe to uCentral™. uCentral, a custom point-of-need solution for institutions, delivers trusted medical information where and when it is needed. Among the references now available for iPhone within the uCentral application are 5-Minute Clinical Consult, Harrison's Manual of Medicine, The Merck Manual, and Davis's Drug Guide. - June 11, 2009 - Unbound Medicine
Is the Chinese Pharmaceutical Market Finally Ripe for MNC Pharma Companies?
According to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2009 (4th Edition), the latest report from Wicon International Group LLC (publisher of Pharma China), the size of the Chinese drug market (including all Western and traditional Chinese medicine drug products and biopharmaceuticals) at retail price level grew... - June 11, 2009 - WiCON International Group LLC
NetHealth, Inc. Selected by CMS as PQRI Reporting Provider
NetHealth, Inc. announced today that it was approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as a participating registry of the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI). The adaptable NetHealth Performance Improvement Platform (PIP) is now accepted as a means for simplified... - June 11, 2009 - NetHealth
Healthcare Provider Selects Tasica BPA Solution to Save on Paper and Data Entry Costs
Tasica business process automation solutions provides Texas Healthcare provider with patient tracking eforms and workflow solution, saving money and risk of inaccurate information exchange. - June 11, 2009 - Alphalogix