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Recruiting Firm Frontier Health Agents DeBunks 3 Resume Myths
People entering the job market right now may want to consider whether their resume is built on these myths. - June 29, 2008 - Frontier Health Agents
“Partners in Care: Drug-Resistant Organisms,” Envision, Inc. Patient Education Video, Wins 2008 WorldFest Silver Remi Award
Patient education video provides healthcare personnel and patients with important information and preventions for combatting one of today's greatest healthcare problems: drug-resistant organisms and the infections they cause both in hospitals and in the community. - June 29, 2008 - Envision, Inc.
Virusolve+ Proven to be Effective Against Clostridium Difficile in Hospital Trials
Torbay Acute NHS Trust and Torbay PCT have evaluated Virusolve+ and found Virusolve+ to be effective against C. diff spores; this has resulted in a new protocol being drawn up and is now published. - June 28, 2008 - Amity Limited
Female Knee Replacements Making More Sense, Says Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Lecture in Freehold, New Jersey
Orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD, presented a free public lecture on female knee replacements using Zimmer Gender Solution knee implants. Dr. Nasar is a partner of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, which presents free public lectures throughout the New Jersey communities in Monmouth County. - June 28, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
National Hair Centers First in Phoenix to Offer Genetic Hair Loss Testing
Clients Discover Susceptibility to Hair Loss with Unique Genetic Testing System. - June 27, 2008 - National Hair Centers
National Hair Centers Now Has FDA-Approved Lasers Proven to Regrow Hair
Phoenix-based National Hair Centers is now utilizing the industry's most effective form of laser therapy for hair regrowth in moderate to severe hair loss patients. - June 27, 2008 - National Hair Centers
“Carpal Tunnel: A Common Cause of Hand Pain,” the Topic of a Free Public Lecture Given by Dr. James Cozzarelli, Orthopedic Surgeon in Freehold, New Jersey
Dr. James F. Cozzarelli, orthopedic surgeon, gave a free public lecture on carpal tunnel syndrome at the Health Awareness Center on the Ambulatory Campus of Freehold, New Jersey. Dr. Cozzarelli is a partner at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, whose doctors present many lectures in Monmouth County, New Jersey. - June 26, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
KLAS Rates 3 Medical Oncology IT Vendors
At the request of healthcare providers seeking to modernize their oncology practices, KLAS delved into the medical oncology marketplace and produced this initial study on the market. - June 26, 2008 - KLAS
Duke's Tisch Brain Tumor Center to Receive Proceeds from Third Mannequin Ball
The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University Medical Center in Durham will be one of the beneficiaries of the proceeds from this year’s Mannequin Ball, a fashion and fine art gala to be held in the new Convention Center in downtown Raleigh in November, sponsored by Raleigh... - June 26, 2008 - Metro Magazine
Healthbase Helps Mexican Get Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Surgery in India
Healthbase has helped a Mexican patient get hip resurfacing surgery in India. The unavailability of Birmingham hip resurfacing surgery drives not only scores of Americans and Canadians but also Mexicans and many others overseas to India and to other medical tourism destinations. Healthbase, a... - June 26, 2008 - Healthbase Online Inc.
The Sagging Economy Can Sag Your Waistline States Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy
“It’s not what you’re eating, it’s what’s eating you” is the refrain at Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy as they help their overweight clients find healthy alternatives for emotional over eating. - June 25, 2008 - Ferguson & Associates Hypnotherapy LLC
Actress Joins Others to Speak Out Against Hospital Infections - Will They Listen?
Actress and Patient Safety Advocate, Alicia Cole will be bringing her awareness campaign to Sacramento as two important hospital infection bills are making their way through the California legislature. Senate Bill 158 sponsored by Sen. Dean Florez and SB 1058 sponsored by Sen. Elaine Alquist. - June 25, 2008 - Alicia Cole
pulse Provides County of Santa Clara Interactive Access to Medical Services
pulse voice Inc., a leading provider of intelligent communications solutions for business and government organizations, today announced the Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System will deploy pulse’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) solution to provide patients with over-the-phone... - June 24, 2008 - pulse networks
Back Pain? Vitamin D is a Surprising Champion of Pain Relief, Research Shows
Most persons with chronic back pain are lacking in vitamin D. In many cases, an extra daily dose of vitamin D can be an economical and safe way to help relieve such aches and pains. A new report and brochure from Pain-Topics.org reviews the clinical research evidence and provides helpful guidance for practitioners and their patients. - June 23, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
OSHPD Selects Farallon Geographics to Build GIS Rich Internet Application
Farallon Geographics has been selected by OSHPD to develop a Rich Internet Application (RIA) for the next generation of its “California Health Care Atlas.” The new web-based atlas will integrate interactive mapping, reporting, and charting elements with a dynamic real-time interface to tell the healthcare story in California. - June 21, 2008 - Farallon Geographics, Inc.
"Trust What’s True" with the Launch of True Organics™ Supplements from Enzymatic Therapy
“Trust What’s True” with the launch of True Organics™ supplements by Enzymatic Therapy, Inc. The first line of USDA Certified Organic supplements. - June 21, 2008 - Enzymatic Therapy, Inc.
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Along with Indegene to Drive Information on the Fourth Largest Killer Disease in India
The National Cancer Registry Programme data collected by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said India has 2.5 million cancer cases at any given time. About 800,000 new cancers occur, and 440,000 people die of cancers every year. This makes cancer the fourth biggest killer disease in India. ASCO in collaboration with Indegene and ISMPO is holding first ever Best of ASCO conference in India to disseminate information on latest clinical studies presented at Chicago early this month. - June 21, 2008 - Indegene
Vitamin D Helps Soothe Chronic Aches & Pains, Research Report Says
Helping patients to overcome their chronic muscle, bone, or joint aches and pains may be as simple, safe, and inexpensive as an extra daily supplement of vitamin D. A new report from Pain-Topics.org reviews the evidence and provides clinical guidance. - June 20, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
Colorado’s Bioscience Community Celebrates the State’s Largest Medical Device Manufacturer
Gambro BCT, Inc., (to be CaridianBCT, Inc., as of July 14) is the largest medical device manufacturer headquartered in Colorado, with worldwide revenues approaching $500M and 2300 employees. The company had previously been a subsidiary of Gambro AB, a publicly traded, multinational healthcare company based in Sweden. The name CaridianBCT combines two words “care” and “meridian” to highlight the manufacturer's commitment to care and global reach. - June 20, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Advance Unveils Revamped Job Search Web Site
Advance redesigned its healthcare career job search website, which allows job seekers to find potential careers in the healthcare field. - June 20, 2008 - Advance
Innovative Dashboard Project Allows San Francisco to Make Data-Driven Decisions About Employee Health Benefits
Responding to the challenge of honoring employee health care obligations in a climate of rising costs, the Health Service System of the City of San Francisco is instituting a groundbreaking initiative called the HSS Dashboard Project. This system of collecting truly comparable, standardized data will offer the City ongoing visibility into financial performance and utilization of employee health care services. - June 20, 2008 - Health Service System, City of San Francisco
New Pressure Sensor: High Quality Pressure Solution Starting at €97
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc has expanded its Pressure Sensor product line yet again by adding the new model: Pressure Sensor PMP300 to its line up. This marks the second pressure sensor release for FUTEK in 2008. The PMP300 Pressure Sensor (OEM) is precision engineered and manufactured to... - June 19, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
The Handicapped to Receive More Ethical Care
Medicare Quality Standards to improve ethical practices in Orthotic and Prostheitc services. - June 19, 2008 - National Consulting for Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc.
Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) to Carry Resmed Swift LT Nasal Pillow Interface
SleepRestfully.com by Positive Air, Inc. of Houston, Texas, a leader in the Sleep Apnea equipment and portable oxygen concentrator industry since 1971, announced they will distribute the recently released Resmed Swift LT Nasal Pillow System. - June 19, 2008 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
HAPPYneuron Signs Three-Year Agreement with the French National Scientific Research Center, Pierre & Marie Curie University at La Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital
Government-funded collaboration to incorporate HAPPYneuron products in a research program on cognitive rehabilitation. - June 18, 2008 - Happy Neuron
Al Nahda Resort & Spa Awarded Boutique’s Diamond Collection™ Status
Boutique Hotels & Resorts International® - the global alliance of genuine boutique gems - has awarded Diamond Collection™ membership to Oman's lavish new 5-star destination, Al Nahda Resort & Spa in Barka. - June 17, 2008 - Boutique Hotels & Resorts International
Orlando Scooter Rental Company Announces the "Dream" Mobility Scooter for Guests at Walt Disney World for Disney Scooter Rental and Universal for Universal Scooter Rental
Scooter Vacations, a premier Orlando scooter rental company headquartered in Orlando, Florida, announces the newest addition to its mobility scooter rental fleet, the Dream. The Dream is the company’s first model specifically selected for Disney Scooter Rental or Universal Scooter Rental visitors staying in hotels on-property and plan to use resort-provided bus, boat or monorail transportation to travel between hotels, associated theme parks and other on-property venues during their stay. - June 13, 2008 - Scooter Vacations
Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) is Pleased to Announce That It Will be Hosting Dr. Jeffrey Spencer as a Guest Speaker for Its Womens Health Seminar (WHS) Monthly Event
Women's Health Seminars, a program of the Tigerlily Foundation brings you Dr. Jeffrey Spencer on its June 19th conference call, focusing on maintaining optimal health. - June 12, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
KLAS Rates Top 10 Healthcare Business Intelligence Vendors
KLAS spoke with more than 150 healthcare professionals about their perceptions of vendors in the business intelligence marketplace and discovered the opportunity for BI in healthcare is wide open. - June 12, 2008 - KLAS
UCR Health Centers Announces Opening of Second Health Center in Prescott, Arizona
UCR Health Centers is an integrated urgent care clinic and chiropractic and rehabilitative center. After operating since 2005 in Chandler, Arizona, UCR Health Centers will open a second location in beautiful Prescott, Arizona. Medical services are desperately needed to serve a growing population in this market, and UCR Health Centers will fill that need. - June 11, 2008 - UCR Health Centers
DirectBuy of Pittsburgh Donates a Kitchen to Hospice of Western Pennsylvania
DirectBuy of Pittsburgh helps raise funds for Hospice through donation. - June 11, 2008 - DirectBuy
Physical Signs of Severe Pain Separate Drug Seekers from Legitimate Patients
Healthcare providers face the problem of distinguishing between patients in pain who need potent opioid drugs for relief and persons seeking drugs for illicit purposes. A new report from Pain-Topics.org tells how to objectively assess legitimate pain. - June 11, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools Announces AED Partnership
NewHouse Medical and TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) have entered into a partnership to make available affordable AED (automated external defibrillator) units for member schools. - June 11, 2008 - NewHouse Medical
Tigerlily Foundation Secures Mammogram Machine for Liberia
Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) is excited to announce that it has secured a mammogram machine for the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia; the first breast cancer digital imaging machine the country will have in over 16 years. - June 11, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
CareScope Project to Promote Health Care Access, Reduce ER Visits
The state of Minnesota has funded a project to reduce emergency room utilization by connecting patients with primary care. The Department of Human Services has selected Data Futures to manage project services and to implement its CareScope community health software. - June 11, 2008 - Data Futures, Inc.
Pinnacle Consultants Management Services and Spectrum Medical Group Agree to Joint Venture
Spectrum Medical Group (SMG) and Pinnacle Consultants Management Services (PCMS), have announced the creation of a joint venture through which the companies will seek to provide anesthesia, radiology, pathology, and other hospital-based specialty services to the New England market (initially), with... - June 11, 2008 - Pinnacle Partners In Medicine
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh of The Institute for Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction Creates the Aging Arc
Dr. Azizzadeh's Aging Arc Explains the difference between age and aesthetic. - June 10, 2008 - Institute for Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction
Chinese Drug Market Jumped 19% in 2007 to US$50 Bln - WiCON Launches China Pharmaceutical Guide 2008 (3rd Edition)
WiCON International Group, the publisher of Pharma China, announced the official publication of its China Pharmaceutical Guide 2008 (3rd Edition). According to latest estimates by WiCON in this annually-updated Guide, the size of the Chinese drug market (including all Western and traditional... - June 10, 2008 - WiCON International Group LLC
Trichotillomania "Trich" Sufferers Gain Support and Hair Help from TheSecretMane Salon
Charlene Blacer, owner of The Secret Mane Salon, helps people struggling with Trichotillomania to regain their natural hair and their confidence. - June 09, 2008 - HelpMe2Stop.org
Baxa Corporation Launches PACT™ Product Line at the ASHP Summer Meeting
Baxa is promoting its new PACT (Productivity and Compliance Tools) product line at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2008 Summer Meeting and Exhibition beginning today at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle. The PACT line includes products and services designed to help pharmacies improve patient-care efficiencies and simplify compliance with state and federal regulations. - June 09, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Robert Reiss and Allan DeKaye Announce New Alliance to Help Hospitals: Rx for Long-Term Survival
Robert Reiss, Host of The CEO Show, has joined forces with Allan P. DeKaye, MBA, FHFMA, hospital operations expert, to create: Rx for Long-Term Survival, a dynamic program focused on helping hospitals drive success. They combine their unique perspectives to help hospitals uncover Opportunities... - June 09, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Jamaica Connects Faith with Tourism
Government officials commend Miles Ahead's humanitarian work on the island. The Jamaica Government is embracing faith tourism efforts which stimulate the economy and provide medical care to its nationals. Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Environment recently expressed appreciation to the San... - June 07, 2008 - Miles Ahead
TODAY Show Segment on E-Interviews for Teens Truly Benefits All Generations
The TODAY Show aired a segment on June 5, 2008 regarding technology designed to elicit true and complete medical interview for teens. This technology is available and highly effective for all ages. - June 07, 2008 - Secure Services Corporation
Nuu Medspa Join Chicago’s Top Eateries and Restaurants to Help Fund Cancer Research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Nu U Medspa Donate Cutting-Edge Beauty Treatment
NuU Medspa prepares for summer 2008 with Summer Lovin’, Chicago’s Single Best Summer Event that will take place on Friday, June 20, 2008, from 6:30p.m. – 10:30p.m at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, IL. Over 800 guests will donate their time to ring in the summer of... - June 06, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
The Market for Drugs and Devices in the Clinical Management of Obesity; A Worldwide Report from MedMarket Diligence, LLC
As the growing worldwide problem of obesity becomes more evident, including its commensurate healthcare costs, there is a coinciding proliferation of the number and type of approaches to address the problem. MedMarket Diligence has published its worldwide business report on the products,... - June 06, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Wound Types and Advanced Wound Products, Worldwide (MedMarket Diligence Report)
The worldwide wound management market stood at $4.6 billion in 2007 and will reach $11.5 billion by 2016. As one of the most technologically diverse areas of medicine, products in wound management span simple dressings and bandages to advanced biotech, mechanical and other technologies designed to facilitate and accelerate the wound healing process. - June 06, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Spine Surgery Steadily Adopting Minimally Invasive Procedures (MedMarket Diligence Report)
The development of imaging systems like fluoroscopy, sophisticated endoscopes and a wide range of surgical instruments that facilitate minimally invasive surgery are combining with the persistent demand for less invasive, less traumatic procedures to drive the growth of minimally invasive spine surgery. Products, technologies and trends in minimally invasive surgery are detailed in the worldwide spine surgery report from MedMarket Diligence. - June 06, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
RAM Technologies To Sponsor AHIP’s Institute 2008
RAM Technologies will be highlighting their advanced healthcare administrative solutions at Institute 2008 the premier conference for the health insurance industry presented by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). - June 05, 2008 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
KLAS Rates 9 Ambulatory EDI Claims Clearinghouse Vendors
KLAS addresses the question of whether an ambulatory EDI claims clearinghouse is simply a commodity, while researching the successes and struggles healthcare providers experienced when working with their clearinghouse service vendors. - June 05, 2008 - KLAS
New Career Center Launching for Allied Health Professionals at allmedtec.com
Allmedtec.com announces its newest offering to allied health professionals – a web-based career center that connects job seekers with prospective employers in the health industry. The new job board, powered by career services leader JobTarget, can be found at www.allmedtec.com. Access is... - June 05, 2008 - JobTarget