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My-911 Launches Worldwide Along with 3 New Portable Bi-Directional Communication and GPS Units
My-911, Inc. Utah (www.my-911.com) - announces the official launch of its company. My-911 is a solution and hardware provider for emergency and non-emergency related services worldwide. Designed to address a multitude of markets including: Auto, Motorbike, Elderly, Home and Personal Safety, Children, Personal, and many others. My911 has partnered with worldwide emergency dispatch company GEOS who have offices worldwide. - November 03, 2008 - My911 Inc.
MUMC Scientist Awarded $50,000 Cancer Research Grant
The Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative has awarded a one-year, $50,000 grant to Memorial University Medical Center’s (MUMC) Dominique Broccoli, PhD. The grant will fund Broccoli’s sarcoma cancer research project. Sarcoma is a cancer of the connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, or... - November 03, 2008 - Memorial Health
Baxa Corporation Launches The Virtual Compounder™
Baxa Corporation announces the launch of The Virtual Compounder – interactive training capability that enhances the functionality of its CriticalPoint USP 797 Sterile Compounding Program. The Virtual Compounder is an innovative series of training lessons that allows users not only to read and memorize materials, but to demonstrate a clear understanding and proficiency in the concepts. - November 01, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Regulatory Alert: New Challenges in Clinical Data Evaluation for Medical Device Manufacturers Following Amendment of the Medical Devices Directive
The amendments to Council Directive 93/42/EEC relating to clinical data, which will come into force on 21 March 2010, are already affecting manufacturers of medical devices in Europe. Quality First International is alerting medtech companies who have not yet acted on these changes, which are... - November 01, 2008 - Quality First International
Earth Water Baths, Inc. Announces New Cleaning Formula (EWB-425) to Decontaminate Morgellon´s Buildings
Morgellons Syndrome is a new parasitic and contagious disease which is sweeping across many countries. The need for a cleaning and decontamination formula has been apparent, but ordinary cleaning solutions have been ineffective. Healing Research Institute (www.healingresearch.org) has developed a special cleaning formula, EWB-425 for Earth Water Baths, Inc (www.earthwaterbaths.com). - October 31, 2008 - Earth Water Baths, Inc.
UCI School of Medicine Selects Brookside Institute
Brookside Institute announced a new affiliation with University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine to provide educational training for UCI medical students. Beginning Fall 2008, UCI medical students will be participating in educational training at Brookside Institute under the supervision of... - October 31, 2008 - Brookside Institute
Physicians Not Following Guidelines for STD Screening, QuantiaMD Finds
A national study of physicians finds that public health guidelines around the screening and reporting of sexually transmitted diseases are not always adhered to, revealing a gap in communication between public health officials and the clinical community. - October 31, 2008 - Quantia Communications, Inc.
Medical Tourism Conference Features Largest Exhibit Hall
The 2nd World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress which takes place October 26th – 28th, 2009 in Los Angeles California will feature the largest medical tourism and health tourism exhibition hall in the industry. Top International Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Tourism Facilitators,... - October 31, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Quality First International Alerts Clients and Medtech Companies: Registration Requirements in Italy
Regulatory alert: Mandatory Registration of Class I, IIa, IIb and III Medical Devices in Italy – Quality First International alerts clients and medtech companies. - October 30, 2008 - Quality First International
#1 Supplier & #3 Overall: Best Places to Work in Healthcare Sponsored by Modern Healthcare & Best Companies Group
Find Great People (FGP) International is ranked #1 Supplier and #3 Overall in the first Best Place to Work in Healthcare. The program is sponsored by Best Companies Group and Modern Healthcare, where the honorees are listed. Announced in the October 27 Modern Healthcare publication, FGP stood out... - October 29, 2008 - Find Great People International
Validare Receives Top Honor from World Wide Web Health Awards
Validare, Inc. has been recognized by World Wide Web Health Awards and awarded the Gold Medal for The Validare GatewayTM. - October 29, 2008 - Validare
Oklahoma Cardiovascular Associates Selects PMMC to Monitor Managed Care Contractual Reimbursement
Preferred Medical Marketing Corporation is pleased to announce prominent Oklahoma Cardiovascular Associates has selected PMMC Physician PRO, an audit and claims recovery software, to monitor its managed care contracts. PMMC Physician PRO software has been engineered to allow physician groups the... - October 26, 2008 - PMMC
Medical Tourism Association's 1st Annual Congress Was a Huge Success with Over 850 Attendees
Medical Tourism Association's 1st Annual Congress was a huge success with over 850 attendees. Attendees from over 45 countries came to the world's largest medical tourism conference in San Francisco, California, September 9-12th, 2008. Over 53 exhibitors showcased their high quality of healthcare and services. - October 26, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
TSG Led Panel Discussion on Directions and Trends Influencing M&A Activity in Healthy Foods Categories at the Healthy Foods European Summit in London
TSG provided an overview of trends in mergers and acquisitions in the food and beverage industry followed by a panel discussion with views from a selection of sector leaders. The discussion was hosted by Dr. Seth Taylor of TSG and highlighted two industry leaders who have utilized strategic M&A and partnerships to drive corporate growth. - October 26, 2008 - The Sharma Group
Two South Florida Companies Team Up to Promote Pool Safety Awareness
In response to the recent infant drowning incidents in Broward county, two South Florida-based businesses are teaming up to help raise awareness throughout the tri-county area about swimming pool safety. With the highest accidental drowning death rate in the U.S. for children aged 1 to 4, Florida... - October 25, 2008 - ThePoolZone.com
Leading Researcher in Autism and Alzheimer's Joins Brain State Technologies
Dr. Vijendra K. Singh recently joined Brain State Technologies as the Director of Research. Dr. Singh has over twenty years experience in neurobiology and immunology research. - October 25, 2008 - Brain State Technologies
Arveda Alzheimer's Family Care, LLC is Taking Reservations for Its Two New Residences in Austin and Buda, Texas
Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, LLC, an Austin-based company that specializes in operating assisted-living residences, announces that its Buda and Austin Alzheimer's residences are near completion and are now accepting reservations for December move-in. - October 25, 2008 - Arveda Care, LLC
Study Illustrates Health Benefits of Medically-Supervised Hormone Treatments
Although human growth hormone has grabbed headlines recently for its abuse by athletes, a new study shows that hormone treatments in appropriate doses can actually help improve physical and mental health and stave off disease. The study, published in Volume 2008 of the Journal of Multidisciplinary... - October 24, 2008 - Cenegenics
HAPPYneuron Online Brain Training Programs Available on AXA’s Preventative Health Online Platform
Five free HAPPYneuron games available through AXA Health to promote healthy brain activities. - October 24, 2008 - Happy Neuron
Validare, Inc. Honored by the National Association of Specialty Health Organizations with Industry Innovation Award
The National Association of Specialty Health Organizations (NASHO) today announced that Validare, Inc. is the winner of the first annual NASHO Industry Innovation Award for its breakthrough technology, The Validare Gateway™. Validare executives were presented with the award at NASHO’s... - October 24, 2008 - Validare
Copernicus Group IRB Announces New Incoming CEO
Copernicus Group IRB (“CGIRB”) announced today the appointment of Mr. Bruce Tomason as its new Chief Executive Officer replacing Ms. Sharon Hill Price. Ms. Price, who founded CGIRB in 1996, will remain active at CGIRB as a Senior Advisor and will continue to serve on the Board of... - October 24, 2008 - Copernicus Group IRB
CureMD Introduces the World's First DRT Enabled EMR/PM at MGMA 08 Designed to Save Time, Money and Effort
At this year’s MGMA Conference, CureMD officially launched the world’s first DRT (discrete reportable transcription) enabled EMR that directly places clinical notes in a physician’s pre-designated EMR templates. CureMD’s DRT enabled EMR/PM solution eliminate major causes of... - October 24, 2008 - CureMD Healthcare
CureMD All-in-One EMR/EPM Solution Receives 5-Star Rating
CureMD is known for providing innovative technologies and by launching DRT we have simply targeted the most important requirements of physicians i.e. “Time & Cost Saving”. - October 24, 2008 - CureMD Healthcare
SinuPulse Elite® Revolutionary New Pulsatile Nasal Irrigation Device. Published Medical Reports Indicate 100X More Effective Than Manual Nasal Irrigation Methods.
High speed sonic toothbrushes revolutionized the toothbrush market. The SinuPulse Elite® Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System is poised to revolutionize the growing nasal irrigation category. - October 23, 2008 - Health Solutions Medical Products Corp
Patients Share Health Data, Become Researchers to Seek Cures for Their Conditions
CureTogether to Demonstrate at Health 2.0 Conference How Some Patients Are Responding to Inadequate Research by Doing It Themselves. - October 23, 2008 - CureTogether
Hunt Memorial Hospital District Selects PMMC to Monitor Managed Care Contractual Reimbursement
Preferred Medical Marketing Corporation, a leading provider of automated reimbursement monitoring systems, announces that it has been selected by the Hunt Memorial Hospital District (HMHD), a political subdivision of the state of Texas for its hospitals known as Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville... - October 23, 2008 - PMMC
Expert on Aging Offers Candidates Advice to Avoid Presidential Aging
There’s no doubt about it, when you compare photos of most presidents’ early days in office to those of their last, a dramatic increase in wrinkles, gray hair and other signs of aging is the norm. But, according to age management expert Mickey Barber, MD, it doesn’t have to be... - October 23, 2008 - Cenegenics
Occupational Therapy Named One of Nation’s 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs
Launching a career in occupational therapy might be a good idea, according to Laurence Shatkin’s, Ph.D., newly released “150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs” (JIST, 2008). - October 23, 2008 - American Occupational Therapy Association
Colleen Cook to Speak at The Bariatric Surgery Conference of the Cascades in Bend, Ore.
Colleen M. Cook will speak at The Bariatric Surgery Conference of the Cascades in Bend, Ore. to educate both bariatric patients and professionals about long-term bariatric support. - October 23, 2008 - Bariatric Support Centers International
ASAA Presents 2008 Sleep Apnea Awareness Award
Physician and ASA are recognized for efforts in raising awareness and treatment of sleep apnea. - October 22, 2008 - American Sleep Apnea Association
Validare and PlanCare America/NPPN Announce Partnership
Validare and PlanCare America/NPPN today announce a relationship to bring increased health care cost savings and patient safety to South Carolina and the southeast. - October 22, 2008 - Validare
New Biofeedback Therapy Takes Healing to a Higher Level
Holistic life coaching in San Diego uses “Quantum Biofeedback Therapy” to heal. - October 22, 2008 - Holistic Life Coaching
New Animations Bring Connectors, Seals to Life at Medical Design Show
Three new animation sequences produced by Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. will make their debut on the “big screen” at the Medical Design & Manufacturing Show, running October 22nd-23rd, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. - October 22, 2008 - Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
Health World Web Wins Award and Introduces Local Metropolitan Communities
HealthWorldWeb.com has earned the Merit award from the World Wide Web Health Awards. The site is also set to launch local communities for every metropolitan city in the United States where users can share their local doctor experiences and health knowledge with users in their city or across the United States. - October 20, 2008 - Health World Web
NuU Medspa Announces the Winner of NuU Face for NuU Campaign, September 2008
Every month, NuU Medspa will award a loyal NuU client with $5,000 worth of free services of the client’s choice. As non-invasive and cosmetic surgeries have become increasingly relevant to the media and public, NuU is honored to give back to their special clients. - October 19, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Post-Surgery Nausea Relief Right Under Our Noses Doctor Puts Patients to Sleep with Special Scents
The wellness revolution is rich in products and techniques to live well and live long. This author, James Geiger MD is a medical expert on all things wellness, especially aromatherapy with therapeutic grade essential oils. The essential oil of ginger is a safe, easy and effective remedy for the problem of post-operative nausea.The doctor uses aromatherapy in the operating room and anesthesia recovery room, for example to prevent nausea after surgery. - October 16, 2008 - oilMD
Canister Donates Hundreds of Down Syndrome Guides to National Genetic Counselor Conference
Canister provides 500 copies of Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis and 500 copies of Presenting a Down Syndrome Diagnosis, with a retail value of more than $10,000, to be distributed free of charge to conference attendees at the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Annual Education Conference. - October 16, 2008 - Canister
Finding the Words Documentary About Recovering from Autism Featured at International Motherbaby Film Festival October 16 in Traverse City, Michigan
European Broadcast Premieres in Poland and Sweden also in October. Horn Productions, Inc. announced today that its ground-breaking film, Finding the Words: Recovering from Autism, a documentary about children recovering from autism, will have its Midwest screening debut at The Motherbaby Film... - October 16, 2008 - Horn Productions
Novo Innovations Joins UPMC to Address What Works in Healthcare Exchange at Northeast Healthcare Conference
Novo Innovations, the leader in agent/grid technology solutions for healthcare exchange, today announced that Bill Sims, Novo Innovations Vice President of Marketing along with Lisa Khorey, CIO of UPMC (Southside/Braddock) will present at the 2008 Northeast US Healthcare Trade Faire &... - October 16, 2008 - Novo Innovations
Social Security Disability Specialist Offers Free Form to Assist Claimants
Claims for social security disability benefits are decided on the basis of medical documentation. However, such claims can be significantly strengthened by one particular form of medical documentation known as a residual functional capacity form, a form that allows a physician to submit a detailed statement in support of a patient's case, and which is now being offered as a free download on the homepage of Disability Secrets. - October 15, 2008 - Disability Secrets
Engeye Health Clinic and Union College Partnership Sends Two Union College Graduates to Uganda
Becky Broadwin and Stephen Po-Chedley Will Spend Eight Months Working at the Engeye Health Clinic in Ddegeya Village, Uganda. - October 15, 2008 - Engeye
Colleen Cook to Speak at Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center's 2nd Annual Bariatric Patient Reunion in Lincoln, Neb.
Colleen M. Cook will speak at the Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center's 2nd Annual Bariatric Patient Reunion in Lincoln, Neb. to educate participants about long term bariatric support. - October 15, 2008 - Bariatric Support Centers International
Baxa Corporation Features PadLock®Set Saver at the ANCC National Magnet Conference™
Baxa Corporation is promoting its new PadLock Set Saver at the ANCC National Magnet Conference, October 15-17, in Salt Lake City. An aseptic IV administration set storage solution, PadLock provides a secure seal for the end of the administration set, preventing contamination when the set is not... - October 15, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
HCCS and MedLearn Partner to Deliver New Course Library
New Coding, Billing and Reimbursement Library Contains 50+ Courses - October 15, 2008 - HCCS (Health Care Compliance Strategies, Inc.)
Exergame Fitness Announces Strategic Partnership with XRtainment Zone to Provide Exergaming Wellness Programming
The growing epidemic of Childhood Obesity and Inactivity among kids, teens and adults has prompted the need for entertaining game based fitness solutions that engage users – called Exergames. Two USA companies that have pioneered the Exergaming industry have now joined forces to offer the... - October 14, 2008 - Exergame Fitness
Baxa Corporation’s UK Subsidiary Launches ZR® Pre-Filled Saline Flush Syringes
Baxa introduces new line of sterile, pre-filled saline syringes for safe and efficient flushing of IV lines. The ZR syringes meet NHS standards and promote best practice for catheter care. - October 14, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Gains Popularity Over Conventional Counselling
London’s fastest-growing counselling and psychotherapy centre, Harley Therapy, reports that requests for cognitive therapy are increasing at a higher rate than those for traditional psychotherapy or counselling. - October 14, 2008 - Harley Therapy
Green River I Have Returned by Robert Elias Ballard
Author publishes new book, Green River I Have Returned-Is This Not the Land of Beulah, a short book where he shares some life events and heritage from Green River Township, a small rural area of Henderson County in Western North Carolina. A short book of memories with inspiration and nostalgia where life is compared to a river and the various twists and turns that encompass all our lives. - October 13, 2008 - Robert E. Ballard
Spine Surgery Technologies Demonstrating Robust Worldwide Market Growth and Market Evolution
Among the most device-intensive healthcare markets, the spine surgery market is evolving as numerous new technologies take hold and manufacturers continue to develop new technologies and roll them out for a growing patient population. Globally, the market will grow to over $26 billion over the next ten years, demonstrating double digit growth in the process. A new report from MedMarket Diligence details the products, technologies, markets and companies worldwide. - October 12, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Over 100 Employees Called in Sick Due to Hangovers Reports Aral Distributing
In the recent survey of a major local employer, over 100 employees admitted to have taken at least one sick day in the last six months due to a hangover. Increasing productivity loss that could have been avoided. - October 11, 2008 - Aral Distributing