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The Sean Maxwell Project Presents a Diversity of Talents Fashion Show Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer. Special Performances by Diana DeGarmo of American Idol.
Executive Producer Sean Maxwell is producing a Fashion Show in Atlanta, Georgia to bring together a diversity of talents to support a worthy cause. Portions of Ticket Sale Proceed Profits will be going to help in the fight against Breast Cancer. The non-profit charity organization to receive the proceeds will be the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund. Diana DeGarmo of American Idol is one of many talents performing to support this worthy cause. - March 26, 2008 - The Sean Maxwell Project
Nurse Practitioner Creates Site to Provide Support to Aspiring Business and Practice Owners
Imagine trying to start your own practice only to find out that you don’t have all of the necessary “tools” to do so. That’s the problem Barbara C. Phillips faced when opening her primary care office. It was this problem that prompted her to create... - March 26, 2008 - Nurse Practitioner Business Owner
All Wired Up Jewelry Inspired by Mayor’s Wife to Create Pendant Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness
Mark and Karen Tuttle, owners and designers of All Wired Up Jewelry, were inspired to create a pendant in support of breast cancer by Maggie Daley, wife of Chicago mayor Richard Daley, and her battle against breast cancer. - March 26, 2008 - All Wired Up Jewelry
Barry M. Sherman M.D. to Write for Pharmservices
A noted drug developer will begin writing for Pharmservices and add to the growing list of leading industry specialists who have joined Dr. Rothman on his blog. - March 25, 2008 - Larry Rothman's Blog
MeraMD.com Launches Its Revamped Doctor and Hospital Recommendation Service
MeramMD.com, an online health portal, focused on providing relevant medical information to users, has relaunched its community driven doctor and hospital recommendation service. - March 23, 2008 - meraMD.com
BlueStar Distributes Cherry’s New Washable Keyboards
Designed specifically for the Healthcare Industry. - March 22, 2008 - BlueStar
Cephalon Receives FDA Approval for TREANDA, a Novel Chemotherapy for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
First New Agent for CLL Patients Approved by the FDA since 2001 - March 21, 2008 - Cephalon
Sharon Alt to Speak at Continuing Education Event Presented by Benefits Selling Magazine
Alt Benefit Consultants President to Participate in Benefits Selling Expo. - March 21, 2008 - Alt Benefits Consultants
NHA Announces a National LTC Marketing Campaign for Employer Groups
National Health Administrators (NHA), a national insurance agency with over 20 years experience providing Long Term Care insurance to member-based groups, is expanding its marketing efforts to include for-profit and non-profit employer groups. - March 20, 2008 - National Health Administrators
Arbor Books is Proud to Announce the Release of the New Book "Rising Above the Influence" by Stephen Della Valle
DUIs, incriminating paparazzi photos, erratic public behavior—Hollywood handlers have found a convenient way to excuse the bad habits of their rich and famous clients: Send them to rehab. - March 20, 2008 - Arbor Books Inc.
A Personal Journey "Finding Wings with Shattered Pieces"
In the release of her first book, A Personal Journey, Finding Wings with Shattered Pieces, Phyllis outlines a proven 12 Stage Path, as she fought for survival in a world that was dark, distant and totally unfamiliar. Using these personalized stages, Phyllis conducts motivational and life skills seminars empowering people to reach beyond their current trials or setbacks to become the person God intended them to be. - March 20, 2008 - Phyllis Bedford
Gluten-Free Pizza Shells Provide Protein, Fiber and EFA’s to Celiac & Gluten Sensitive Individuals
Toovaloo Gluten Free launches highly nutritious prepared gluten-free pizza shells to the specialty food market catering to those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Organic amaranth flour and organic hempseed provide these delicious pizza shells with 8 grams of protein, 7 grams fiber and essential fatty acids. Giving up gluten is the cure but those on a gluten free diet can enjoy a delicious, nutritious pizza. - March 20, 2008 - Toovaloo Gluten Free
Cable Tester with Programmer's Interface
CAMI Research's CableEye Cable and Wire Harness Tester ships with optional library module which enables you to control the CableEye fixture from an external Visual Basic or "C++" program, and helps engineers integrate the tester with other equipment in automated applications. - March 20, 2008 - CAMI Research Inc.
Choice Medical Services to Add Australia & Other Worldwide Treatment Destinations; National Survey Finds Strong Consumer Interest in Medical Tourism
Choice Medical Services, a leading medical tourism firm helping North American consumers to receive medical care abroad, plans to add Australia and several more treatment destinations in the next 18 months. This comes after the new "2008 Survey of Health Care Consumers" found that nearly 40 percent of consumers would consider having an elective procedure performed abroad if they could save half or more, and be assured that quality was equal to or better to what they have in their own country. - March 19, 2008 - Choice Medical Services
Medical Domain Names - Boa Domains Open for Business
Leader in premium medical domain names opens for business at BoaDomains.com. - March 19, 2008 - Boa Domains
DentistryForDiabetics Donates $10,000 to American Diabetes Association for Patient Education
Elite Dentists’ Group Dedicated to Helping Diabetics Fund Crucial Program. - March 19, 2008 - DentistryForDiabetics
Japanese Study Concludes That Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Results in Better Control of Hypertension
In a recent study, published in the Journal of Human Hypertension 2008, Japanese patients taking anti-hypertensive medication were monitored by researchers. Of these, 77% regularly monitored their blood pressure at home, and 23% did not. Those patients who took their blood pressure at home, were 46% more likely to hit a target of 140/90 mmHg in the morning, 36% more likely in the evening and 23% more likely when having their blood pressure checked in the doctor's surgery. - March 19, 2008 - First Aid Warehouse
Scooter Vacations Announces Free Specialty Vacation Announcement and Invitation eCards
Vacationers visiting Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, SeaWorld Orlando or taking Florida cruises can send free announcements or invitations to their friends and family. - March 18, 2008 - Scooter Vacations
New Reference for Managing Pediatric Spine Disorders and Disease
Thieme announced today the release of “Surgery of the Pediatric Spine,” a single-volume reference for managing pediatric spinal disorders and diseases. Written by neurosurgical and orthopaedic surgeons specializing in pediatric spinal disorders, this standard setting book is a... - March 17, 2008 - Thieme Publishers
Old Colony Elderly Services Weighs in on Recent Legislative Briefing at State House
Diana L. DiGiorgi, Executive Director of Old Colony Elderly Services, recently attended a legislative briefing on protective services and money management programs for elders, which was held at the State House. Old Colony Elderly Services serves seniors and caregivers throughout Plymouth County, Avon, Easton and Stoughton. - March 16, 2008 - Old Colony Elderly Services
Sneha Diagnostics Plans to Open 10 State of the Art Medical Diagnostics Centers Across AP, India
Sneha Diagnostics (medical diagnostics company based in Ongole, AP, India) unveils its plans to open 10 modern diagnostic centers across AP, India. - March 15, 2008 - Sneha Diagnostics
Dr Alan Nasar’s Public Lecture “Joint Preservation, The Importance of Physical Activity” Provokes Lively Discussion at the Atlantic Club, Wall, NJ, on March 12th
Alan S. Nasar, MD, presented a free public lecture on the vital role of exercise in joint health Wednesday, March 12th, at the Atlantic Club, Wall, NJ. “Joint Preservation; The Importance of Physical Activity,” attracted a full crowd at 11:30am. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, NJ, offering a number of public lectures on joint health to the communities of Freehold, Wall and Jackson during Spring. - March 14, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Owner of One of the Oldest NP Owned and Operated Primary Care Facilities in US to Speak with NPInterviews
When Nancy Dirubbo graduated from Northeastern University’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program in 1978 she had a vision…she wanted to help people. And as she began practicing full time as a Nurse Practitioner she fulfilled that dream. Seven years later she did something that was rarely... - March 14, 2008 - Nurse Practitioner Business Owner
Safety Stressed in Updated Guidance on Methadone for the Relief of Chronic Pain
Essential guidance for practitioners on safely prescribing methadone for patients with chronic pain, along with special instructions for patients on how to avoid methadone adverse events or overdose, are available in two new documents exclusively from Pain Treatment Topics. - March 13, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
NCSRT Launches DiaSync for Improved Yield, Lower Cost in Harvest, Concentration, and Diafiltration of Biomolecules
At the Antibody Development and Production meeting in San Diego, CA March 12, 2008, NCSRT is launching its DiaSync process for biomolecules from fermentation, cell culture, or extraction. Utilizing concurrent processing technology and the patented SmartFlow™ TFF technology, DiaSync provides... - March 12, 2008 - NCSRT, Inc.
LegalView Announces the Future Launch of a New Information Portal with Details on Erb's Palsy and Potential Causes
LegalView announced an Erb's Palsy practice area detailing potential causes of the condition, which affects millions of Americans. Erb's Palsy is usually caused during complications at birth and can affect the nerves in child's limbs. - March 12, 2008 - LegalView
New Print Control Software Aids HIPAA and Data Protection Acts Security Compliance with Launch of Print Manager Plus Release Station 2008
New release from Software Shelf protects confidential patient records, aiding compliance with Health Insurance Portability, the Accountability Act (HIPAA) and European Data Protection Rules. - March 12, 2008 - Software Shelf International, Inc
Misty Richards is Selected as the 2008 National Student President-Elect of the American Medical Women's Association
Ms. Richards is a Third Year Medical Student at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. - March 11, 2008 - Engeye
Device Promises to Heal the World's Sleep Problems
Those seeking better sleep without drugs look to technology that guarantees deeper, more recuperative sleep and enhanced daytime productivity. - March 09, 2008 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
KLAS Delivers Report on Labor and Delivery IT Solutions
KLAS’ Labor and Delivery report investigates L&D vendor solutions; which vendors are making the most progress toward integration, what functionality is most important to providers, and how satisfied providers are with current vendor offerings? - March 09, 2008 - KLAS
IHateFlossing.com Provides Alternative Method for Oral Hygiene
Discover the Simple, Easy, and Comfortable Floss Free Way to Clean Your Teeth. - March 08, 2008 - I Hate Flossing
Life is Good RX Announces Free Prescription Plan
The Life is Good Rx program will provide on the spot price reductions of up to 75% percent on commonly used prescription drugs. Any resident of the United States is eligible to receive a card, it is completely free of charge and there are no burdensome qualification criteria or application processes. Savings are calculated instantly at the time of purchase. - March 07, 2008 - Life is Good Prescription Plan
Dentistry Argues Discrimination in Dental School
When gender profiling in dental school admissions was covered in a Wealthy Dentist survey, the slight majority of dentist opposed gender discrimination. However, many dentists felt that favoring male applicants could increase access to dental care. - March 07, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Healthcare Scouts Attends HIMSS 08 in Orlando
Healthcare Scouts executives and recruiters were in attendance at the HIMSS 2008 educating themselves on critical and emerging issues affecting the Healthcare Industry. Many significant announcements were made at this year's meeting, including the Google Health initiative that will offer users a... - March 07, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Industry Leaders to Provide Solutions at the 2nd Annual Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators Symposium in Dallas
With soaring health care costs, understaffed hospitals, and an increasingly diverse immigrant population facing the Texas healthcare industry, the Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators has invited leading organizations and individuals from across the nation to explore ways to... - March 07, 2008 - Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators
MDdatacor Partners with TeleVox on SmartReach 360 Comprehensive Patient Outcome Solution
Partnership provides innovative new solution for identifying and contacting patients in need of additional care. - March 06, 2008 - MDdatacor
Industry Advocate Scott Shephard, D.C., Wins 2008 Chiropractor of the Year Award
Activist’s efforts help reform State’s policy on access to chiropractic care. - March 06, 2008 - Shephard Clinic of the Chiropractic Arts
Mata Global Introduces OSHA Compliant Alcohol-Free, Rinse Free Hand Sanitizers; Hy-5 Brand Targets Health Care, Food Services, Travel, Lodging and Government Venues
Mata Global Solutions Inc., which specializes in licensing, manufacturing and marketing innovative products, including Canada’s Soapopular® brand, alcohol-free hand sanitizer line, announced that it has introduced Hy-5, a new line of alcohol-free, rinse-free hand sanitizer products that... - March 05, 2008 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Announces Stress Management Class Part II
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, the doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that the firm will be hosting a Stress Management Part II class. The class will be held on Tuesday,... - March 05, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
VisualDx Collaborates with American Academy of Family Physicians to Elevate Diagnostic Accuracy
Logical Images, Inc., is pleased to announce a new project with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) to offer special diagnostic software, VisualDx Family Medicine, to the AAFP’s more than 60,000 active members. The collaboration stems from the AAFP’s mission to promote... - March 05, 2008 - Logical Images Inc
Supporting the Developments in Medical Devices
PMD announces a new high performance variant to the versatile 12mm DC motor range. The 112-200 unit is due to be available for general supply from mid-March and is being introduced as a result of growing interest in high quality DC motors for the Medical devices industry. - March 03, 2008 - Precision Microdrives Limited
Otava Ltd. and Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at University of Edinburgh Announce Research Collaboration
Otava Ltd., a leading Ukrainian company that specializes in drug discovery technologies, and Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at University of Edinburgh, Cancer Research UK-p53 Signal Transduction Laboratories (UK), have announced plans for an integrated research project focused on a... - March 02, 2008 - OTAVA Chemicals Ltd.
FDA Approves Pristiq for the Treatment of Adult Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
The FDA has approved PRISTIQ (desvenlafaxine), an SNRI, to treat adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Wyeth expects to begin shipping PRISTIQ to wholesalers beginning in the second quarter of 2008. - March 01, 2008 - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Ninth Annual Healthcare Transactions Summit on April 10 & 11, 2008
CLE credits are available. - March 01, 2008 - Beard Group
NeuroHealth Welcomes Neuropsychologist Claude W. Eggertsen, Ph.D. to Its Clinical Team
NeuroHealth today announced that Claude W. Eggertsen, Ph.D., has joined its team of health care providers. Dr. Eggertsen is a licensed psychologist who specializes in testing, assessment and treatment of ADHD, traumatic brain injury and related conditions. He has extensive experience in the area of... - March 01, 2008 - NeuroHealth Management LLC
Innovative Device Offers Proactive Approach for Preventing Blindness: MacuScopeTM Assesses Risk of Developing Macular Degeneration, Aids in Prevention
MacuChek, a medical technology company based in West Bloomfield, Mich., has pioneered a device that is the first available to eye care professionals to aid in the prevention of the leading cause of legal blindness, macular degeneration which affects approximately 30 million worldwide. The first... - March 01, 2008 - MacuChek
Health Support Systems Announces Free "Ask an Expert" Program
Health Support Systems today announced the launch of another service that is available at no cost, named the “Ask an Expert” program. Using this free service, users can post their medical questions and receive answers from medical professionals from around the globe. This service will be in addition to the free disease management portal launched by HSS in Nov 2007 - March 01, 2008 - Health Support Systems, Inc
CureMD Releases Version 10 of its Comprehensive Practice Management System & Electronic Medical Records at HIMSS 08
CureMD released Version 10 of its proven Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records Solution at the HIMSS 08 Conference & Exhibition, adding to its comprehensive healthcare technology value chain. A truly user-centric solution, Version 10 is fully scalable for solo practitioners as well... - February 29, 2008 - CureMD Healthcare
CureMD Releases Version 10 of Its Comprehensive Practice Management System & Electronic Medical Records at HIMSS 08
CureMD released Version 10 of its proven Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records Solution at the HIMSS 08 Conference & Exhibition, adding to its comprehensive healthcare technology value chain. A truly user-centric solution, Version 10 is fully scalable for solo practitioners as well... - February 29, 2008 - CureMD Healthcare
Officite, LLC, Forms Strategic Relationship with Google
Officite, LLC, a leading national provider of local online-search solutions for medical and dental practices, announced this week it has entered into a strategic agreement with Google™ to become an authorized reseller of Google’s AdWords™ advertising program. The company, one of... - February 28, 2008 - Officite, LLC