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Diabetes Health Newtork Impacts 700,000 Viewers Monthly
ContextMedia’s first patient education network used by one in seven endocrinologists nationwide - February 21, 2009 - ContextMedia
How This Local Doctor is Treating Carpal Tunnel Without the Need for Surgery
Carpal tunnel research, new discoveries - February 21, 2009 - King Chiropractic
Source-Omega Founder Speaks on Microalgae Oil Omega-3 Replacements for Medical Fish Oils
Source-Omega, LLC announced today it will be presenting at the upcoming International Symposia on Bioinformatics for Biomedical and Ecological Applications in Prasanthi Nilayam, India. The conference is being held during February 20-21, 2009 at the renowned Sri Sathya Sai University and is organized by Biosciences Chair Professor Srirama Krupanidhi. - February 20, 2009 - Source-Omega
Cases Illustrate Imaging Findings of Common Urologic Diseases
Teaching Atlas of Urologic Imaging, published by Thieme, presents key imaging features of common urologic disorders encountered by radiologists and urologists on a daily basis in one book. - February 20, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
Georgia Residents Lobby Congress to Fight Arthritis
Key Arthritis Advocates from all over Ga. will be on Capitol Hill from March 2-4, 2009 as part of the Arthritis Foundation’s 11th annual Advocacy and Kids’ Summit. Several Georgia children and adults who have arthritis will meet with members of Congress to let them know that more needs... - February 20, 2009 - Arthritis Foundation Georgia Chapter
Paradise Medspa and Wellness Announce First Year Anniversary - Business Continues to Grow Despite Down Economy
Drs. Rebecca Weiss and Kristine Sarna thank loyal patients for their continued success. - February 19, 2009 - Paradise Medspa & Wellness
Principles and Practice of Podiatric Medicine, 2nd Edition – Sample Chapter Available Online
Principles and Practice of Podiatric Medicine, 2nd Edition – Data Trace Publishing brings you this one-stop reference for current podiatric medical practice. This text will be useful for the practicing physician as well as other health professionals who feel a need to expand their knowledge about foot disorders or who may be interested in another point of view. - February 19, 2009 - Data Trace Publishing Co.
Richmond EMS Chief Jerry Overton Named President/CEO of Road Safety International, Inc.
Road Safety International, Inc., the market leader in driver safety and performance monitoring systems and developer of the SafeForce(tm) Driving System for emergency vehicles, today announced that Jerry Overton, head of the Richmond (Va.) Ambulance Authority since 1991 and one of the most prominent leaders in emergency medical services, will join Road Safety as president and chief executive officer. - February 18, 2009 - Road Safety International, Inc.
Conscious Sedation Consulting Adds Dental Anesthesiologist to Course Development Staff
Dr. Patrick McCarty Joins Conscious Sedation Consulting course development and presentation staff. - February 18, 2009 - Conscious Sedation Consulting
Robert Lalonde Joins AnyWare Group as Chief Executive Officer
AnyWare Group Inc., a leading healthcare technology service provider, today announced that its board of directors has named Robert Lalonde to serve as the company's Chief Executive Officer. Lalonde has led the growth of numerous Canadian technology firms over the past 15 years. Most recently... - February 17, 2009 - AnyWare Group Inc.
TMHS CARF Accreditation
Team Mental Health Service awarded three-year CARF accreditation CARF International announced that Team Mental Health Services has been accredited for a period of three years for its Outpatient Treatment, Case Management, and Community Integration programs. The latest accreditation is the second... - February 17, 2009 - Team Mental Health Services
North Phoenix Healthcare Shortage Addressed by New Family Practice, Norterra Family Medicine
Drs. Rebecca Weiss and Kristine Sarna to lead new area practice and accommodate 5,000+ new patients. - February 17, 2009 - Norterra Family Medicine
The EMS Professional Launches “Turbo Medic MX” for 2009
"Paramedics take advantage of enhanced user interface and navigation." Some of the enhancements highlighted in Turbo Medic MX include the new Windows based navigation, which gives users the comfort of a web browser experience, greater flexibility in navigating between modules and screens within the program, continuously improving their knowledge and confidence. - February 16, 2009 - The EMS Professional
Asia Pacific’s Most Advanced CyberKnife® Launched at Apollo Speciality Cancer Hospital
The world’s first and only robotic radiosurgery system - a safer alternative to treat tumors anywhere in the body with sub-millimeter accuracy. - February 16, 2009 - Apollo Hospitals
Report Reveals New Threats and New Opportunities for Physicians in Private Practice
Today's changing health-care economy offers tremendous opportunities for physicians to build thriving private practices. But in order to benefit from these opportunities, doctors first need to overcome 7 common barriers. - February 15, 2009 - Physician Profit Strategies
Medical Tourism Association Announces 1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress – April 26-28th, 2009
The Medical Tourism Association and Monterrey Healthcare City have partnered together to create the 1st ever Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Conference for Latin America, which will take place April 26-28th, 2009 in Monterrey, Mexico. - February 14, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Blindness is Not a Barrier to Success
At the age of fifteen, Mr. Goel was diagnosed to be suffering from Retinitis Pigmentosa, a condition of the eyes that makes one legally blind. But he took his disability as a challenge, and went overseas for his further studies. - February 14, 2009 - King Multitech Global Pvt. Ltd
Top Disability Law Firm Addresses Importance of Follow-Through with Social Security Administration's Strategic Plan
This month, Disability Group, Inc. released an article by attorney Jason Cook, explaining the Social Security Administration's newly released Strategic Plan. Last month, the Social Security Administration released its strategic plan for the next five years. Among other things, this plan has set a... - February 13, 2009 - Disability Group, Inc.
WiSPots and SilverTree Health Announce Joint Venture
WiSpots and SilverTree Health Announce Joint Venture in Health Care Patient Technology, Collections and Practice Operations Improvement. - February 13, 2009 - WiSpots
Lincoln Park Counseling: A New Name for a Top Chicago Therapist Practice
The owner of a successful counseling practice in Lincoln Park, Cherilynn Veland – LCSW, MSW – has grown into one of the top therapist practices in Chicago. She would like to announce a new name for her practice – Lincoln Park Counseling. Its mission statement: focused solutions, positive change. While continuing to provide comprehensive therapy services, Lincoln Park Counseling specializes in anxiety disorders and couples counseling. - February 12, 2009 - Lincoln Park Counseling
DryPro® by DryCorp Can Help Save Money for Individuals with an Ostomy
With the DryPro® Ostomy Protector individuals with an ostomy can keep their ostomy secure and dry when showering, bathing, and even taking an active swim. Reducing financial burden and irritation. - February 12, 2009 - DryCorp, LLC
DryCorp Now Offers the Latex Free DryPro® PICC Line Protector to Help Physicians Give Their Patients Better Treatment and Quality of Life
Physicians such as: Oncologists, Infectious Disease Doctors, Cardiologists, Orthopedic Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Family Practice and Internal Medicine Physicians will find the new Latex Free DryPro® PICC Line Protector very beneficial to their patients. - February 12, 2009 - DryCorp, LLC
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Conferences Posted on Youtube.com
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and its media partner, Insta Tapes Digital Media "DiGiVision" have posted a large library of educational videos on a wide variety of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine topics on youtube.com. - February 12, 2009 - A4M
Medical Tourism Association's Medical Tourism Magazine to Feature United Arab Emirates – UAE
The Medical Tourism Association has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Health of the United Arab Emirates to do a special edition of the Medical Tourism Magazine dedicated to the United Arab Emirates. - February 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Rehabilitation Centre in Thailand Offers CBT Programme for English Speaking Drug and Alcohol Clients
Rehabilitation Clinic in Thailand offers cognitive behavioral therapy approach to alcohol and drug abuse treatment. The clinic's 28 day intensive course, blends individual and group therapy. - February 12, 2009 - Channah Thailand
Depression Doubles Negative Health Risks for African-American Men
African-American men suffering depression are more than twice as likely to die within a year after suffering a heart attack, according to research in a new book, "Say It Loud! I'm Black and I'm Depressed." More than 2 million black men in the US suffer depression and heart disease is just one of the killer illnesses it affects. "Say It Loud," reveals the seriousness of the situation. - February 11, 2009 - Say It Loud
expEDIum Claim Browser as a Free Download from iTech Workshop
iTech Workshop (iTech), a Data Integration for Healthcare company announces the availability of the expEDIum Claim Browser (eCB) tool that supports electronic EDI claim file browsing as a free download. Only 837(Professional) version of expEDIum Claim Browser is available at this time. This utility is aimed at the healthcare market participants such as payers, clinics, hospitals, clearinghouses and billing bureaus that use HIPAA EDI. - February 11, 2009 - expEDIum
Help Clients Resist the Temptation of Process Addictions at Las Vegas Conference
Foundations Recovery Network, a dual diagnosis treatment network known for its unprecedented conference hosting, presents “Process Addictions: Approaches for Professionals”- a conference dedicated to informing healthcare professionals about co-occurring mental health, process addictions and substance related disorders. - February 11, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
The Medical Tourism Association Partners with Jordan Hospital to Hold the 1st Jordan International Medical Tourism Congress
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with Jordan Hospital held the 1st Jordanian Medical Tourism conference from Jan 30 to Feb 2nd, 2009 in Amman Jordan at the Jordan Hospital. Abdalla Bashir, Director of Jordan Hospital organized the event. The event featured over 100 participants from... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Improving Pediatric Care Through Medical Device Innovation
The Pediatric Medical Device Institute (PMDI) adds Schultz-Creehan LLC as an official sponsor to facilitate the design and development of high-quality medical devices. - February 11, 2009 - Aeroprobe Corporation
Medical Tourism Association “Familiarization Tour” in El Salvador
The Medical Tourism Association has coordinated a “Fam” Familiarization Tour in conjunction with Export Salud to bring medical tourism facilitators to El Salvador. The Fam Tour for medical tourism will take place February 9 – 13, 2009. The attendees will perform site visits to El... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Greenway Medical Technologies and Navicure Form Partnership to Streamline Claims Management Process
Practice Management Firms Partner After Both Receiving 2008 “Best in KLAS” Awards. - February 11, 2009 - Navicure
Medical Tourism Association Holds 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with ISI Scientific held the 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel on January 22nd, 2009 in Tel Aviv. The 1 day free conference focused on Medical Tourism opportunities for the country of Israel. The event featured over 60 participants from the top... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
NuU Medspa Participate in Prettycity.com Love You Campaign to Raise Awareness for the Heart Truth, National Awareness Campaign for Heart Disease
What: NuU Medspa provide exclusive $59 beauty treatments to the public through the month of February with profits donated to The Heart Truth to help raise awareness for heart disease through Prettycity.com’s Love You campaign. February is National Heart Month so spread the love and get... - February 10, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Let the Night Transform Your Wrinkles: Skin 2 Skin Care's Anti-Wrinkle Night Recovery
As you dream in your comfortable bed at night you can say goodnight to fine lines and wrinkles with this power packed peptide night cream from Skin 2 Skin™, Anti-Wrinkle Night Recovery. Skin 2 Skin™ is a comprehensive anti-aging collection filled with ingredients that diminish fine... - February 09, 2009 - Skin 2 Skin Care
Michigan Physician Launches Natural Product as an Alternative to Controversial Children's Over-the-Counter Cold and Cough Medication
A local family physician and his wife are marketing a natural product comprised of Buckwheat Honey that is touted as an alternative to controversial children’s over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medication. The product, Honey, Don’t Cough (www.honeydontcough.com), is thought to be... - February 08, 2009 - Honey, Don't Cough
Addictions Top Professionals Speak at Las Vegas Conference
Foundations Recovery Network (www.FoundationsRecoveryNetwork.com), a dual diagnosis treatment network, has brought together the top professionals in the addiction field to speak at their next conference “Process Addictions: Approaches for Professionals.” - February 08, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
LRS Allegiant Tool Helps UTMB with Quick Service Recovery
Healthcare providers are increasingly focusing on gathering patient feedback to improve patient satisfaction. The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has adopted new technology, the Allegiant Electronic Comment Card by LRS, to help them improve their quick service recovery. - February 08, 2009 - Long Range Systems
Worldhealth.net Broadcasts Urgent Call to Doctors for Training to Meet the Demand for Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
With the demand for BHRT now far exceeding the supply of trained doctors, A4M is issuing a call to action to the nation’s doctors to commence board certification studies at the 17th World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine this spring in Orlando, Florida. - February 08, 2009 - A4M
The Roby Institute Offers Research Data Suggesting Hormone Imbalance Like Steve Jobs' Can be Successfully Treated in Less Than 6 Months
The Roby Institute is a clinical and research entity headquartered in Austin, Texas. Other research centers and researchers are in San Antonio, Texas, Boston, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Mumbai, India. The research deals with hormone imbalance disorders which include hormone allergy, weight disorders, fatigue, pain, shortness of breath and sexual dysfunction. It is the view of these researchers that many serious disorders may have a simple hormone imbalance at their root. - February 07, 2009 - The Roby Institute
Hundreds of Bake Sales to be Held Nationwide the Week Before Mother’s Day Supporting Women with Breast Cancer
The Bake for Hope project is hosting the first ever national-wide, 100% volunteer run, series of hundreds of bake sales to run across the country.This event will run the week before Mother's Day in honor of mothers and women everywhere and 100% of the proceeds will go to local Susan G. Komen for the Cure affiliates. Bake for Hope makes it easy for everyone to participate. Volunteers can sign up as bakers and organizers and businesses can host sales at their locations, and anyone can attend. - February 07, 2009 - Cause Good
Baxa Corporation Ranks Seventh in ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top 50 Family-Owned Companies
Englewood-based Baxa Corporation ranks in the top ten among family-owned businesses in the 8th annual ColoradoBiz magazine listing. Baxa is owned and managed by the sons of founder Brian Baldwin. This is the company’s fifth year on the annual ColoradoBiz magazine list. - February 07, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
A4M Announces Special Hormone Replacement Workshop at the 17th World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine
“Putting It All Together: The Nuts and Bolts of Hormone Restoration in Men and Women” will be held in Orlando, Florida on April 23, 2009 in conjunction with the upcoming World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine. - February 07, 2009 - A4M
YouTube Lists 'Body Oar' Prototype Video #1 in Over 40 Health/Fitness Categories
Lower Body Oars, (LOBOS) a bionic cardio fitness exercise device that power runs only body core muscles, by bypassing the legs, can massively strengthen almost any human body and heart, even those too Old, Obese, or Disabled to walk stand or swim, and YouTube noticed. - February 06, 2009 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
Unbound™ Platform Powers Online and Mobile Editions of Taber's 21 from F.A. Davis - Single Digital Repository Distributes Medical Dictionary via Multiple Channels
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care, in partnership with F.A. Davis Company, a leading health care publisher, today announced the release of the new Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary for Mobile and Web. Powered by the award-winning Unbound™ Platform, Taber's content is delivered from a single XML repository to students, educators, and practitioners in nursing, allied health, and medicine via the web and mobile devices. - February 05, 2009 - Unbound Medicine
Sykehuset Innlandet Latest mdesk™ User
Sykehuset Innlandet, located north of Norwegian capital Oslo, has chosen mdesk™ as their orthopedic preoperative planning and templating system to the hospitals in Lillehammer, Elverum-Hamar, and Gjøvik. After an extensive evaluation it became clear that mdesk™ was the system that met and exceeded their demands on a cost-effective and easy-to-use templating solution. - February 05, 2009 - RSA Biomedical
Mobile Medical MD to Participate in International Telehealth Event
Mobile Medical MD has been invited to present at the America-Israel Telehealth Business Exchange Program on February 24th and 25th in Atlanta, GA. - February 05, 2009 - Mobile Medical MD, Inc.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Implements New Lab Disinfection System
Genetic researchers have a greener way to keep their labs free from organic contamination. A new technology uses Ultraviolet light to replace manual cleaning. The UV sterilization technology is safe, effective and greener for the environment. - February 05, 2009 - VIGILAIR Systems Inc.
India to Conduct 5% Global Clinical Trials by 2012
India is fast emerging as a preferred destination for conducting global clinical trials due to multiple reasons and is forecasted to conduct around 5% of the global clinical trials by 2012. - February 05, 2009 - RNCOS
New Pregnancy Blog Confesses, "His Boys Can Swim" and Nearly Puts Pregnant Women Into Labor from Laughter
The couple is using their unique pregnancy blog, HisBoysCanSwim.com to share their views on the realities of pregnancy with other parents and parents-to-be in often humorous ways. - February 04, 2009 - HisBoysCanSwim.com