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ULLTRA Release Revolutionary - New - Age Defence 3 in 1 Shaving Cream to Help Fight the Signs of Ageing Whilst Shaving
Taking over 3 years to develop, Ulltra, the experts in shaving Lubricants and natural skincare preparations have introduced the ultimate in shaving technology: A multi-functional 3 in 1 shaving cream that not only gives the closest, most comfortable shave ever, but with prolonged use, will also help combat the signs of aging. Ulltra - Age Defence 3 in 1 Shaving Cream is the ultimate in ‘multi-tasking’ grooming products for men. Aimed at image aware guys. - January 28, 2009 - ULLTRA Ltd
Rabbit Healthcare Systems of Austin, Texas Selected to Participate in ASCO’s Electronic Health Record Pilot
www.rabbitrecords.com Rabbit Healthcare Systems is pleased to announce it has been selected to participate in the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s EHR Pilot Program to determine whether clinical decision support tools can be effectively utilized by oncologists through the incorporation... - January 28, 2009 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
RPost Builds New Healthcare Solutions Practice in Response to Growing Industry Demand to Shorten Cycle Times and Reduce Cost
Premier physician, researcher and innovator joins RPost team to build specialized healthcare practice and bring company’s platform of cost-cutting and time-saving tools to the pharmaceutical, medical device, and care provider firms worldwide. - January 28, 2009 - RPost
$11 Million Set Aside to Assist Ailing California Hospitals and Nurses with Fingerprinting
The Pre-employ.com Family of Companies – a nationwide leader in Human Resources services and solutions – offers detailed overview of $11 million reimbursement program for California’s hospitals and nurses for fingerprinting costs in free webinar: "$11 Million Set Aside to Assist Ailing California Hospitals and Nurses with Fingerprinting." - January 28, 2009 - Pre-Employ.com
Lupus Research Institute: New Study Confirms the Need for More Research Dollars
LRI responds to new study of lupus-related costs. - January 28, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
WCED Podcast Targets Medical Design and Medical Manufacturing Companies
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced the release of a new audio podcast discussing key benefits of Wake County for relocating and/or expanding companies in the medical design and medical manufacturing industries. The... - January 28, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Westlake Healthcare Center Appoints Diana Cremeans Director of Nursing
Westlake Healthcare Center, a leading provider of skilled care services in the greater Cuyahoga county area, announced that it has named Diana Cremeans Director of Nursing. As Director of Nursing, Ms. Cremeans will be responsible for the Clinical Services Department of Westlake Healthcare Center, a... - January 27, 2009 - Boulevard Healthcare, LLC
IonSense Announces the Expansion of DART® Ion Source Product Line to Include TOF Mass Spectrometers
The Popular Direct Analysis Technique is Now Available for Time-of-Flight Instruments, Expanding the Range of Applications. - January 27, 2009 - IonSense, Inc.
New Book: MicroCurrent for Horses (and Other Vital Therapies You Should Know) by Deborah Powell
MicroCurrent for Horses (and other vital therapies you should know) focuses on low level electrical stimulation and other complementary therapies for improving injury recovery, reducing injury recovery costs, injury prevention, and optimizing performance. Fully illisustrated with drawings, pictures, and charts. Matrix Publishing 280 pgs. 2008. $89.95. - January 26, 2009 - Matrix Therapy Products Corp.
New Book "Your Health in the Information Age" by Peter Yellowlees MD Featured on ABC, Fox TV, and All Books Reviews
"Your Health in the Information Age” is an exciting new book that shows patients how they can work more closely with their doctors by using the internet effectively. 10 million Americans search for health information on the Internet for themselves or for loved ones every single day? 40% of Americans are able to email their doctors, but 80% want to do this. Available from www.InformationAgeHealth.com, Amazon and many online bookstores. - January 26, 2009 - Peter Yellowlees MD
Feb 12th Grand Opening for Austin Residence
Today, Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, LLC, an Austin-based company that specializes in operating assisted-living residences, announces that it will host a Grand Opening for its new Austin Alzheimer’s Family Care residence on February 12th from 4 to 7 pm. An RSVP is respectfully... - January 25, 2009 - Arveda Care, LLC
Houston IVF Opens New Infertility Center
One of the nation’s leading infertility treatment practices opens a facility in west Houston’s new Memorial Hermann Tower. - January 24, 2009 - Houston IVF
Niscayah Presents Emerging Trends & Technology in Healthcare Security
Niscayah, Inc. Healthcare Solutions Group is hosting its first Healthcare Security Expo in Tampa on February 12, 2009. Various security technology vendors from leading security manufacturers will be on site performing live demonstrations. Simultaneously, seminars will take place throughout the day... - January 24, 2009 - Niscayah, Inc.
A4M's Announces Its Website, Worldhealth.net is Featured on Oprah.com Regarding Hormone Replacement Debate
Worldhealth.net is now featured on Oprah.com as a resource for those interested in learning more about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). The link appears in a new section of Oprah Winfrey’s website launched in conjunction with her recent show about Hormone Replacement Therapy for women. - January 24, 2009 - A4M
Fire and Smoke Damper Inspection Company Names Operations and Safety Manager
Life Safety Services, the National leader in fire and smoke damper inspection services, announced today that Rebecca Yost has been named the Operations and Safety Manager for the company. In her new role, Rebecca will be responsible for maintaining Life Safety Services commitment to creating solid... - January 24, 2009 - Life Safety Services
Office-Based Surgery Accreditation Gains Momentum
Validare is proud to announce that in 2008 it assisted 54 Office-Based Surgery (OBS) providers achieve accreditation or re-accreditation with a national accreditation agency and improve patient safety. - January 24, 2009 - Validare
Salud al dia Magazine Has Been Named the Official Spanish-Language Magazine for Go Red for Women from the American Heart Association
An agreement was signed between Go Red for Women and Salud al dia magazine for sponsoring and support the 2009-2010 campaign. - January 24, 2009 - Salud al dia magazine
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital in Phoenix Receives Prestigious State Award
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital’s commitment to excellence in patient care has earned it the 2008 Arizona Pioneer Award for Quality, marking the first time a hospital has received the award. - January 23, 2009 - John C. Lincoln Health Network
MTBC Expands National Presence with Clients in 40 States
With Wyoming, MTBC has now attained the milestone of 40 states with active clients, as part of its successful national expansion plan, the innovative medical billing and healthcare IT company based in Somerset, N.J. announced. “We are one of a select group of revenue cycle management... - January 23, 2009 - MTBC.com
US Musckoloskeletal Device & Implant Market to Grow 11.8% by 2012
The US musckoloskeletal device & implant market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.8% due to changing age profile of patients and rising cases of hip and knee fractures. - January 23, 2009 - RNCOS
Get a Refreshing Lift and Earn $1 Per Minute with Aromatherapy Oxygen Stations by o2planet.com
Businesses looking for an additional source of revenues for their spa, hotel, tanning salon, event, or wellness center are adding O2 Planet's Aroma o2 Aromatherapy Oxygen stations. These oxygen stations can be set up anywhere to provide refreshing oxygen with aromatherapy. Charge $1 a minute, They're money making machines. - January 22, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC
ReviewSNAP Announces New 360 Degree Feedback Module
In a move to offer current and future clients a comprehensive performance management system, ReviewSNAP announces the launch of the new 360 Degree Feedback module, ReviewSNAP360. A division of Applied Training Systems, ReviewSNAP provides a fully automated, web-based performance review... - January 22, 2009 - ReviewSNAP
Health & Safety Institute is Growing with Addition of 24-7 EMS
Health & Safety Institute (HSI), comprised of American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and MEDIC FIRST AID International, is pleased to announce the addition of 24-7 EMS to its family of brands. - January 22, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Extended Deadline for Registration of Medical Devices in Italy
Quality First International previously issued an alert to all medical device companies intending to sell their medical device in Italy beyond 31 December 2008: Italy introduced various changes in healthcare regulations, among which is the need for any medical device placed on the Italian market to... - January 22, 2009 - Quality First International
The Life Science Lawyer: Book Exploring Hybrid Professionals in Law and Healthcare/Life Sciences Released
A book exploring the careers of hybrid professionals holding both law and healthcare/life science degrees is now available. The title of the new book is: The Life Science Lawyer. - January 21, 2009 - Pharm, LLC
The Health Care Blog (THCB) Runs Editorial from Mednovus President, Tobias Gilk, Appealing to Joint Commission for MRI Safety Standard Enforcement
Influential The Health Care Blog published an editorial written by Mednovus' President and MRI Safety Director, Tobias Gilk, outlining growing MRI safety concerns, coupled with an appeal to the Joint Commission for action on new provisions of the Environment of Care that allow for enforcement of minimum protections. - January 21, 2009 - Mednovus, Inc.
LegalView Developing Cranial Implant Information Portal Detailing the Recall of Stryker Cranial Implant Kits
LegalView recently created a new information portal detailing the recall of approximately 322 cranial implant kits that were implanted in patients suffering from face, jaw and cranium injuries. The kits have been recalled due to controversy on the sterility of the implants. - January 20, 2009 - LegalView
Avreo Signs Interworks Contract with Neshoba County General Hospital for Increased Efficiency
Neshoba County General Hospital (NCGH), Philadelphia, MS is the latest hospital to select Avreo interWORKS™ Ris/Pacs system for its ability to increase efficiencies in the diagnostic imaging department. After evaluating several RIS/PACS solutions, Avreo’s interWORKS™ was selected... - January 19, 2009 - Avreo
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the Release of Videos Interviews from the Medical Tourism Association’s Annual Conference
The Medical Tourism Association announces another release of interview videos with new topics from the interviews at the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. Five new video interviews launched this week on the Medical Tourism... - January 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
SleepRestfully.com to Distribute Fisher & Paykel’s New SleepStyle 200 Auto Series CPAP
SleepRestfully. of Houston, Texas, a leader in the Sleep Apnea equipment and portable oxygen concentrator industry announced they have in stock the new Fisher & Paykel SleepStyle 200 Auto Series CPAP. - January 19, 2009 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
Are Dental Hygiene Clinics Doomed to Fail?
Dentists' expenses are increasing, leaving many dental practices struggling. About one in four practices have raised their dental fees due to the current economy, finds a dental management survey by The Wealthy Dentist. - January 18, 2009 - The Wealthy Dentist
Medical Billing Software MPMsoft Chosen by MedCrew as Its Medical Office Software
In preparation for Tom Daschle and Barak Obama's healthcare reform, MedCrew tightens its ship and battens its hatches with high technology. - January 16, 2009 - Medical Billing Software - MPMsoft
Infonetica Announce Launch of International Online GCP Network
Infonetica has recently added a new member to its family: the OnlineGCP international network for Good Clinical Practice certification. The launch of the network is aimed at delivering the same high-quality service the company is well known for, while making accessible to international clinical... - January 16, 2009 - Infonetica Ltd
Population Boom Bucking Up Saudi Arabian Healthcare Sector
Robustly growing population is inducing fast growth in Saudi Arab’s healthcare sector, creating, on one end, shortage of beds and staff, and opening up opportunities for healthcare providers on the other. - January 16, 2009 - RNCOS
Autism Support Network & Parenting Special Needs Magazine Form International Alliance
Content Distribution Agreement Furthers Autism Support Globally. - January 15, 2009 - Autism Support Network
Climb the Highest Mountain in Africa to Help Children with AIDS
Challenge Yourself to Save Lives - January 14, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
UCSD Regional Fertility Center Launches New Website
UCSD Regional Fertility Center and TD Media, Inc. launch new website to strengthen local online marketing. - January 14, 2009 - TD Media, Inc.
Senior Advocates Score in Down Market
Senior advocate duo finds burgeoning demand in developing senior care facilities despite real estate woes. - January 11, 2009 - NationWide Group
Diamond Herpanacine Associates Announce That Herpanacine Skin Support is Now in Veggie Caps with Added Zinc
Herpanacine Skin Support System is now being sold in veggie caps with added zinc. - January 10, 2009 - Diamond Herpanacine Associates
Social Security Disability Blog Provides Information for Claimants with Lupus
Lupus is evaluated in the social security administration's impairment handbook, or blue book, though in some sense no actual and specific disability criteria has been established for the disorder. Due to the nature of the condition and the fact that it is often misdiagnosed or diagnosed late, claimants filing on the basis of lupus may often not receive proper consideration for their claims. - January 09, 2009 - Disability Secrets
Diamond Herpanacine Associates Announce an Award Winning Product with Award Winning Results
Dr. Wayne Diamond’s Herpanacine Skin Support System has been awarded the first ever “Best of Beauty” Award as the #1 Skin Supplement by Better Nutrition Magazine. - January 09, 2009 - Diamond Herpanacine Associates
Helse Vest Goes All mdesk™
With the addition of Helse Førde all major hospitals in the Norwegian health region Helse Vest now have chosen mdesk™ as their orthopedic preoperative planning and templating system. Helse Førde, consisting of the hospitals in Førde, Lærdal and Nordfjordeid, recently decided that mdesk™ Orthopaedics will be the system that handles all their orthopedic templating needs. - January 09, 2009 - RSA Biomedical
Grossman Design Associates Launches Downturn Strategy for Health Care Branding
"Our Haus" (gdahaus.blogspot.com), the branding and graphic design blog of Grossman Design Associates, today published a downturn strategy for health care branding. The article asserts a marketing audit as an actionable, high-value strategy, priced for leaner times, that eliminates costs and sets the stage for future profitable activities. - January 09, 2009 - Grossman Design Associates
Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Clinic Has a New Informative Website and Facebook Page to Provide Patients Considering Cosmetic Procedures the Best Information
MCSC, a fully accredited surgical facility, and home of Dr. Michael Weinberg, a board certified Plastic Surgeon, has recently developed a website and facebook page, both of which are exceptionally informative and allow prospective patients to communicate directly with Dr. Weinberg. - January 08, 2009 - mississauga Cosmetic Surgery and laser clinic
NuU Medspa Continues to Donate and Motivate Into the New Year
NuU Medspa marches into 2009 with continued excellence by helping others significantly impact the quality of life at Master Your Universe Change -Your -Life -Fair on January 8, 2009. Master Your Universe Change -Your -Life –Fair will speak to the consumer about self-improvement and taking... - January 08, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Implements Scholars Program to Aid Ugandan Students
Engeye Scholars Program Established by Theresa Weinman and Elaine Pers Hickey. - January 07, 2009 - Engeye
Atlanta, Ga. Lighten Up Expo Featuring Colleen Cook
Reach For It will hold an expo in Atlanta, Ga. on the second Saturday in January 2009. Lighten Up Expo, an educational expo for healthy weight loss through bariatric surgery and how weight loss surgery can enhance the quality of life. The mission of Lighten Up Expo is to educate, motivate, give... - January 07, 2009 - Bariatric Support Centers International
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces Low Cost Alternative Group Health Plans Available to Eligible Employers
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. is pleased to announce low cost alternative Group Health Plans are available to eligible employers located in approved states. United Group Programs, Inc. and Robert D. Edelheit are please to have the OptiMed Product line available. OptiMed... - January 06, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) Are the First Medical Tourism Facilitators to Enter Into Agreements with Insurance Companies
Three Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) are the first medical tourism facilitators to enter into agreements with insurance companies and marketers of insurance products to offer medical tourism facilitators to their members and participants. - January 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Orlampa Enterprises, Inc., Announces the Creation of Orlampa Health
Orlampa Enterprises, Inc., an internet based product broker specializing in personalized health and wellness related services announces the creation of Orlampa Health (www.orlampahealth.com) an all-encompassing program that enables one to set the bar on how successful weight-loss can be. They... - January 03, 2009 - Orlampa Enterprises, Inc