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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Cameron, MO - Tumor Cluster Town Hall Meeting
Kansas City based law firm Peterson & Associates, P.C. (www.petersonlawfirm.com) is announcing a town hall meeting concerning the outbreak of brain tumors and various cancers in and around Cameron, Missouri being held Saturday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Countryside Hall, 11411 NE Highway... - October 11, 2008 - Peterson & Associates, P.C.
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
Secure Services Corp. Launches Consumer Gateway for SHAPE PHR™ HIPAA-Compliant Personal Health Record Available to Consumers
Secure Services Corporation launched the consumer gateway for the SHAPE PHR™, personal health record, today. SHAPEPHR.com provides consumers an opportunity to purchase the SHAPE PHR directly via the internet. What can the SHAPE PHR mean for someone? For a starter, no more annoying clipboards... - October 11, 2008 - Secure Services Corporation
Sagelab.com Offers New Treatment Program for IBS Sufferers
Sage Medical Lab has developed a pain-free, drug-free treatment solution for IBS. IBS, or (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is like an evil twin of the stomach flu, and left untreated it only becomes more aggressive and meaner, and it never gets any better. Most people who have IBS have had the disease for at least 3 years, and in most cases it only gets worse. SageLab.com provides IBS sufferers with the help they need to get to the root of their disease, and begin the healing process. - October 11, 2008 - Sage Medical Laboratory
Recession Depression – At Orange Skye, Clients Find Regular Massage a Necessity – Not a Luxury
The most obvious health impacts of stress include fatigue, lack of interest and motivation, feeling depressed, headaches and muscular tension. Over half of Americans say stress has caused them to lose sleep in the past month. What are some of the ways that American’s can survive this recession depression? “Regular massages,” says Linda Dillon, founder of Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar. - October 10, 2008 - Orange Skye Body and Beauty Bar
Uninsured Diabetics to Get Relief with Direct2Home Program
To help the uninsured diabetic, Blue Sparrow is introducing the Direct2Home program. This program is designed for diabetics who must pay out of pocket for their diabetic supplies. The program is about $18 a month and includes a full month’s worth of testing supplies. - October 09, 2008 - Bue Sparrow Medical Devices
My Yoga Online Provides Health and Wellness Content for Air Canada’s In-Flight Entertainment System
My Yoga Online and Fresh Eye Productions, Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with Air Canada as Health and Wellness video content provider to the airline’s In-Flight Entertainment systems, with a series of programs designed to help passengers refresh and relax mid-flight. - October 09, 2008 - My Yoga Online
Savannah’s MUMC Publicly Shares Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction Scores
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is pleased to announce that its patient outcomes data and patient satisfaction scores are now available online at memorialhealth.com. The patient outcomes show how well patients fared after receiving treatment at MUMC. Consumers can use this information... - October 09, 2008 - Memorial Health
VisualDxHealth Partners with Healthline Media Network
VisualDxHealth today announced a partnership with Healthline Media Network. In joining the Healthline Media Network, VisualDxHealth will be able to leverage the HealthSTAT On-Demand application within its Web site to help businesses effectively and efficiently reach more than 500,000 monthly users in real time and within the context of their health information search. - October 09, 2008 - Logical Images Inc
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Healthcare - New Avenues for Growth
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Indian Healthcare - New Avenues for Growth” to its report gallery. The report provides a detailed and objective analysis on the Indian healthcare market. - October 09, 2008 - RNCOS
Brain Tumour Breakthrough Now Benefiting Patients
The National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), London, is implementing a molecular brain tumour test to improve diagnosis and treatment thanks to funding from the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust. The Hospital, which is part of University College London Hospitals (UCLH), will... - October 09, 2008 - Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust
MaxShield Becomes MPE, Inc’s Latest Protective Apparel Line
MPE Inc., the world's leading provider of economically priced recycled Tyvek® clothing introduces its new low cost protective apparel line called MaxShield, a cost effective alternative to recycled Tyvek®. MaxShield offers unbeatable quality, micro porous barrier protection, and the... - October 08, 2008 - MPE, Inc.
Movement Upgrades mdesk™
The Swedish orthopedic clinic Movement has decided to upgrade their existing system to the mdesk™ Enterprise version. The new version will be able to handle the increasing number of surgeries done at the clinic as well as the communication with their recently bought digital archive system. - October 08, 2008 - RSA Biomedical
Hope Hospice Provides "Help Through the Holidays"
A special series of bereavement programs offered by Hope Hospice during the holidays. - October 08, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Nutricap Labs to Attend Natural Products Expo East for Fifth Consecutive Year
Nutricap Labs, a leading provider of nutraceutical manufacturing services is proud to announce its attendance at Natural Products Expo East for the fifth consecutive year. Recognized as one of the top 200 trade shows in the United States, Natural Products Exp East is the largest natural and organic trade show on the East Coast. - October 07, 2008 - Nutricap Labs
CPEhr’s 2008 YTD Workers’ Compensation Report Shows Losses 75% Below State Average
Report shows CPEhr’s aggressive Risk Management and Safety services significantly impact clients’ workers’ compensation experience. - October 07, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
American Academy of Pediatrics Launches Pediatric Care Online™
Point-of-Care Information Solution for Pediatricians Available via PDA, Web, and Wireless Powered by the Unbound ™ Platform. - October 06, 2008 - American Academy of Pediatrics