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“Sleep Tight, Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite” - Bedbug Bites are the #1 Viewed Medical Image of 2007
VisualDx visual diagnostic support software reports top diseases viewed are bites and MRSA related ailments. - December 28, 2007 - Logical Images Inc
NursingHomesPro.com Provides Comprehensive Reports on Every U.S. Nursing Home
The free web site publishes government inspection reports and complaints. - December 28, 2007 - NursingHomesPro.com
Doctors Now Do It Through the Eyelid - Glaucoma Eye Pressure IOP Test
About a year ago no doctor would believe that it was possible, but today it is becoming a mainstream procedure. Inpatient & Outpatient Clinics such as Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, Nursing & Elderly Homes, General & Specialty Practitioners are joining Ophthalmologists and Optometrists with "Provocative Test for Glaucoma." - December 26, 2007 - BiCOM Inc.
South Shore Elder Services Provides Special Meals for Seniors with Special Diets
Caring for seniors with special diets, South Shore Elder Services (SSES) announces the availability of special meals to those aged 60 and older who require them due to health reasons. - December 22, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
Interface Now Available for SamNotes and Tigerview Software for Digital Imaging
ICS Software Ltd. is now able to give the ability for SamNotes EMR users to interface with Tiger View software. The new SamNotes EMR interface will give the doctor the ability to view images directly from SamNotes. These images will be patient specific, there will be no need to search for the patient in Tigerview. With just one click the doctor will be brought to that patient’s images in Tigerview. - December 22, 2007 - ICS Software, Ltd.
ICS Software, Ltd., SammyUSA Introduces Real Time Complete Eligibility and Claim Status via High Speed Internet
ICS Software, Ltd., is introducing the next step in Sammy insurance eligibility checking. For customers of Sammy who currently use the Medicare eligibility system, they will get a free upgrade to check the eligibility and claim status of certain commercial insurance companies. Current users of the Medicare eligibility feature simply need to call the support team at ICS Software and download the update. - December 22, 2007 - ICS Software, Ltd.
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC Announces New Acupuncturist
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 Andre Tse has joined the center as a licensed acupuncturist. Tse is nationally certified by the... - December 21, 2007 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Orbit Medical Develops Software
Orbit Medical a distributor of Durable Medical Equipment has developed software to reconcile and track inventory for more than two dozen offices and warehouses, all on one platform. - December 21, 2007 - Orbit Medical
Paradigm Selects Jopari to Provide e-Billing Gateway for Customers
Jopari Solutions, the industry’s technology leader in end-to-end bill cycle automation, supplies Integrated Compliance and Payment Solutions to Workers’ Compensation Payers - December 21, 2007 - Paradigm Management Services
GeoVax Labs, Inc. Selects Financial Relations Board as Investor Relations Counsel
GeoVax Labs, Inc. (OTC BB: GOVX), an Atlanta-based biotechnology company developing HIV-1/AIDS vaccines, announced today that it has retained Financial Relations Board (FRB), as its Investor and Public Relations agency of record. “GeoVax’s promising HIV-1/AIDS vaccine human trial... - December 21, 2007 - Financial Relations Board
AccuRev Enables More Efficient Geographically Distributed Development at NaviMedix
Strong Performance over the WAN and Ease of Use for Distributed Teams Key to Success - December 21, 2007 - AccuRev, Inc.
Yale Event Shows the Old Ways Are New Again
In a recent conference at the Yale University Cancer Center, modalities for optimizing pain management and palliative care were discussed by expert speakers. Energy Medicine, one of the topics, was recently referred to by Dr. Mehmet Oz, Resident Medical Expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, as the "next frontier in medicine." Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville, founder of the premier school for Energy Medicine in the Northeast, The Institute of Healing Arts and Sciences, Inc., was the EM expert. - December 21, 2007 - The Institute of Healing Arts and Sciences, Inc.
Essentials Day Spa, Inc. Receives Accreditation from the Day Spa Association
Is Your Day Spa Distinguished? Essentials Day Spa, Inc. receives accreditation from the Day Spa Association Think ‘well being’. Think ‘relief’. Think ‘personal care’. Think all these things and pretty soon you would probably be picturing a Montana Salon or Spa. - December 20, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Dr. Lisa Roberts Contributes Chapter to Atlas of Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic Techniques for Gynecologists
Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C. (www.glsi.info), has announced that Dr. Lisa Roberts, president and CEO of the practice, has contributed a chapter entitled “Laparoscopic Instrumentation” to the third edition of the textbook Atlas of Laparoscopic & Hysteroscopic Techniques... - December 19, 2007 - Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C.
Survey Verifies Link Between Nurses' Illness and Occupational Exposure
Scientists recently released the results of the first ever national survey which assessed nurses’ extent and frequency of exposures to common health care hazards. - December 19, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
Tamara E. Weiss, M.D., Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare
Tamara E. Weiss, M.D., has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare. Tamara makes her home in Stonybrook New York and earned her Medical Degree from Drexel University The Medical College of Pennsylvania. Tamara is currently the Clinical Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at... - December 19, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Dental Marketing Resolutions: Dentists Vow to Make It Big in the New Year
When The Wealthy Dentist asked dentists about their New Year's resolutions for 2008, most pointed to acquiring new patients and expanding their dental practice marketing efforts. Much like other people, dentists also cited goals such as improving their health and spending more time with their families. - December 17, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Cosmetic Dentistry Made Easier: Dental Makeover Portal 1stCosmeticDentist.com Launches
Consumer information site 1stCosmeticDentist.com provides local listings of dentists who offer cosmetic dentistry, as well as a variety of cosmetic dental educational resources. - December 17, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
CoorsTek Introduces CeraPure™ Ceramics for Medical Components
New family of ceramic materials combines high purity, durability and USP Class VI compatibility for wide range of medical and surgical applications. - December 15, 2007 - CoorsTek Technical Ceramics
Anthea Olwyn Green, Managing Director for Australian Hearing, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Anthea Olwyn Green, Managing Director for Australian Hearing, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. Anthea brings over twenty years of executive level experience to Australian Hearing and has been recognized in the past with a Women of the Year Award. As... - December 15, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield Open Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Darcy Ward and Jennifer Greenfield, doctors of chiropractic, have announced their partnership to launch Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC, (carolinachirowellness.com) a full-service health and wellness center in North Raleigh. Healthcare services include chiropractic, myofascial release,... - December 14, 2007 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Kimberly Alise, Chief Executive Officer of ECDS Empower Systems, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business
Kimberly Alise, Chief Executive Officer of ECDS Empower Systems, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Business. Kimberly makes her home in Chicago Illinois and earned two Bachelors Degree in Advertising and English as well as her Masters Degree in French from the University of... - December 14, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Dr. Marvin E. Eastland Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare
Dr. Marvin E. Eastland has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare. Dr. Eastland makes his home in Fort Wayne Indiana and earned his Bachelors Degree in Biology and Chemistry from Manchester College and his M.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Eastland is... - December 14, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Leading LIS Provider First to Create Interface to Roche cobas c 111
Antek Healthware, LLC, developer of the LabDAQ Laboratory Information System (LIS) announces that it has successfully completed a fully functional interface to the Roche cobas c 111 chemistry analyzer. - December 13, 2007 - Antek HealthWare, LLC
Culpeper Regional Hospital Elevates Emergency Preparedness Through Deployment of VisualDx
Decision support software VisualDx aids in diagnostic accuracy and preparedness - December 13, 2007 - Logical Images Inc
Secondopinion.org Addresses Depression, Mental Health and Anxiety Concerns Heightened During the Holidays
While the holidays represent a time of joy for many people; the sights, sounds, memories and occasional stresses of the season can cause or enhance feelings of depression, anxiety and mental stress. Confronting and managing these psychological challenges—as well as expanded information about hot-button topics such as autism and multiple sclerosis—is the December focus for the consumer information website secondopinion.org. - December 13, 2007 - SecondOpinion
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. Announces Funding Event
Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc. (CVSC), a corporation under the laws of Nevada, is excited to reveal an initial funding event with Seven Palm Investments, LLC of Illinois. After a recent assessment and restructuring of the company’s equity, the company and its investors are ready to move ahead... - December 12, 2007 - Cardiovascular Sciences, Inc.
South Shore Elder Services Celebrates 30th Anniversary
South Shore Elder Services of Braintree commemorated 30 years of service to elders, caregivers and families during their Annual Meeting held at Lantana in Randolph earlier this month. - December 12, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
OREA Long Term Care Education Campaign
Starting in January of 2008, National Health Administrators (NHA) will partner with the Oklahoma Retired Education Association (OREA) to begin a Long Term Care education campaign designed to increase member awareness about eldercare and the role Long Term Care insurance can play in protecting the... - December 11, 2007 - National Health Administrators
KRTA Long Term Care Education Campaign
National Health Administrators (NHA) continues its fifteen year-long relationship with the Kentucky Retired Education Association (KRTA) by posting its new, electronic Long Term Care Buyer’s Guide on the KRTA web site. The goal of this KRTA and NHA initiative is to increase member awareness... - December 11, 2007 - National Health Administrators
Medical Tourism to Take Thai Tourism Industry to New Heights
Cost effective, better quality treatment and co-coordinated government and private sector efforts has made Thailand a preferred destination for medical treatment. But the country needs to resolve challenges like violence in far south for further growth. - December 10, 2007 - RNCOS
Old Colony Elderly Services Announces Three Key Programs – Caring Homes, Enhanced Adult Family Care and Adult Family Care
Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES), which serves residents in Plymouth County as well as in Avon, Easton and Stoughton, announces three important adult care programs. The “Caring Homes” Program, is a community option for seniors age 60 years and older. Applicants for this program... - December 10, 2007 - Old Colony Elderly Services
One-Third of Dentists Find Dental Marketing Restricted by Dental Boards
Most general dentists fully support dental boards, but one in three dentists expresses frustration at the restrictions many state dental boards impose on dental marketing. Though intended to protect consumers, some dentists consider the rules a restraint of trade. - December 08, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
French Designer Juliette Longuet in Palm Beach: Fashion for Autism
Juliette Longuet will be releasing an exclusive preview of her 2008 spring/summer collection at Fashion for Autism event on December 28th at 2pm at BICE of Palm Beach. Fashion for Autism is a women’s only charity fashion benefit supporting the Autism Society of America, featuring a fashion... - December 08, 2007 - Juliette Longuet Ltd
Somnia Anesthesia Services Announces "Office-Based Anestheisa, a Critical Look"
Cleveland Clinic News recently published an article featuring Somnia Inc, CEO, Dr. Marc E. Koch, MD, MBA. Excerpt from Article: Initially, we can garner a great deal of information through contacts with existing office-based anesthesia practices. New York City has a very mature practice called... - December 08, 2007 - Somnia Inc.
RNCOS Releases Report on Insulin Delivery Systems Market
RNCOS released a report “Insulin Delivery Systems Market Analysis (2007-2010)” that provides an updated view on the global Insulin delivery industry, examining and giving a detailed analysis of the various devices used for Insulin delivery. “Insulin Delivery Systems Market... - December 08, 2007 - RNCOS
Introducing the New NHTI Web Site: the Road to Healthy Living, Made Even Easier
TheRoadtoHealthyLiving.com is designed to emphasize the NHTI’s bond with each individual customer and is a one-stop health and wellness information center for anyone with particular questions about nutrition. - December 07, 2007 - Nutritional Healing Technologies, Inc. (NHTI)
Indiana Improves Health Care Quality and Emergency Preparedness Through Statewide Deployment of Decision Support Software
53 Indiana health facilities install VisualDx software to aid in diagnostic accuracy. - December 07, 2007 - Logical Images Inc
National Deaf Academy Awarded Accreditation from Joint Commission
By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, National Deaf Academy has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety... - December 06, 2007 - National Deaf Academy
DirectBuy of Toronto Marks 10 Years of Service; Raises $10,000 for FightSMA
DirectBuy of Toronto North raises $10,00 for FightSMA, a charity dedicated to finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). - December 05, 2007 - DirectBuy
Sedation Dentistry: Whose Interests Are We Protecting?
Most general dentists offer sedation dentistry to their dental patients, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. Dentists and patients alike rave about the benefits of oral conscious sedation dentistry. - December 04, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Fluoridated Water vs. "Mass Medication" - Dentists Speak Out
Most general dentists fully support the fluoridation of community water supplies, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. However, a vocal minority is concerned about the possible side effects of such "mass medication." - December 03, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Carmel Pharma Introduces the Next Evolution of PhaSeal
Today, Carmel Pharma, Inc. introduces the Injector Luer Lock N35 with ErgoMotion™ during the 42nd ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV. - December 03, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
Lift & Care Systems Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Lift & Care Systems of Lakeville, MA is celebrating 15 years of developing customized solutions to aid the mobility of persons with disabilities in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. - December 02, 2007 - Lift & Care Systems
Healthcare Scouts 2007 Partner of the Year Awards - Human Capital & Patient Care Lauded
The Bureau of Health Professions estimates that the number of healthcare jobs will be forced to grow to nearly 14 million by 2010 to meet the increased healthcare demand as the “baby boom” generation reaches 65 years-old. “With the recent surveys illuminating the staffing problem that plagues the healthcare industry, we wanted to recognize these clients for their outstanding leadership and dedication to human capital and patient care,” states Brian Hudson, President and COO of Healthcare Scouts. - December 02, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Flexible Latex Rubber Tubing Withstands Repeated Bending, Stretching, & Pulsating Forces
NewAge Industries now stocks natural latex tubing in 18 sizes for same-day shipment. The tubing, known for its extreme flexibility, is used extensively in the health care and exercise equipment industries. Latex tubing maintains memory after repeated flexing, elongation, and distortion. Pure, non-toxic material that conforms to FDA standards is used in its manufacture. Synthetic latex styles are also available. - December 02, 2007 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
The Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold, NJ, Selects Award Winning Electronic Medical Records and Practice Management System
The seven practicing physicians of the recently formed Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC, Freehold, New Jersey, have selected award winning eClinicalWorks Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Practice Management (PM) system to meet the needs of their significantly expanded practice, and enhance their focus on close doctor-patient relationships. - December 01, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Dr. Alan Nasar, Freehold, NJ, Orthopedic Surgeon Attracts Community Interest with His Public Lecture "Minimally-Invasive Treatments for Hip Pain" in Jackson, New Jersey
Freehold Orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar MD attracted wide community interest with his comprehensive and engaging public lecture on “Minimally-Invasive Treatments for Hip Pain” this Tuesday, November 27, at CareOne Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, New Jersey. Dr Nasar is one of the team... - December 01, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) Removes All Chinese Manufactured CPAP from Website
SleepRestfully.com by Positive Air, Inc. of Houston, Texas, a leader in the Sleep Apnea equipment and portable oxygen concentrator industry since 1971, announced today that they have ceased to sell any CPAP Machines or CPAP Mask manufactured in China. Charles Goldberg, Chief Operating Officer of... - December 01, 2007 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
Fig. Moves Forward Nationally with Advanced Smartlipo; “Outpatient Micro Liposuction” Already Proving Popular
Fig., the leading authority in medically supervised body shaping, today announced it will begin offering an advanced Smartlipo™ procedure at fig. medical body shaping centers. - November 30, 2007 - fig.