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LaserTight Launches Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty Procedure at ASAPS Meeting
EyeTight Procedure Offers a Superior Outcome Requiring No Incision and a Rapid, Scarless Recovery. - May 09, 2008 - LaserTight, LLC
Caring Today Publishes Powerful Lineup Online
The magazine and website—a comprehensive resource for family caregivers—delivers another issue packed with compelling, actionable content. - May 09, 2008 - Caring Today, LLC
South Shore Skin Center to Hold Seminar on Fraxel Laser Technologies on May 21st at Linden Ponds in Hingham
On Wednesday, May 21, 2008, South Shore Skin Center, a leading cosmetic dermatology office treating a vast clientele south of Boston, will hold a Fraxel Laser Seminar from 6 to 9 p.m. at Linden Ponds, 300 Linden Ponds Way in Hingham, MA. - May 09, 2008 - South Shore Skin Center
Pioneering Area Physician is First in the Lehigh Valley to Offer the Benefits of Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hot flashes, loss of libido, restless nights. Are all women destined to experience these symptoms associated with menopause? And what about men, do they experience a change of life as well? The truth is, the human body was originally designed to reproduce offspring, but then die shortly thereafter. - May 08, 2008 - Azani Medical Spa
Singaporean Market as Big Potential for Hovid
With the launch of Hovid’s new online store, hovid.sg, the premium products Hovid was recognized for will be made even more popular. The Singaporean market is seen as having big potential in terms of online users purchasing through the web, especially those engaged in the pharmaceutical industry. - May 08, 2008 - Hovid
NHBSA Receives AED Donation from NewHouse Medical
NHBSA (Natrona Heights Baseball and Softball Association) received a donation of one complete AED (automated external defibrillator) package from NewHouse Medical on Saturday. This device makes the sports complex located on California Avenue in Natrona Heights a "HeartSafe" environment and helps protect players, coaches and fans from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. - May 08, 2008 - NewHouse Medical
Sports Science Lecture Series Starts at Coastal Sports and Wellness Medical Center
Coastal Sports & Wellness Medical Center announces free monthly Sports Science Lecture Series focusing on sports physiology, injury treatment, prevention and commentary on the latest research for endurance athletes such as triathletes, cyclists, and runners. - May 08, 2008 - Coastal Sports and Wellness Medical Center
Section 255, New Communications Technologies Accessibility Legislation
On May 1, 2008, the United States Congress heard testimony on draft legislation, the "Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act." The legislation was requested by a coalition of organizations from the disability community to ensure that new information and communications technologies are accessible. The hearing took place before the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. - May 07, 2008 - Magnifics Inc
Sharon Alt to Speak at Continuing Education Event Presented by Heart of Texas Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management
Alt Benefit Consultants President to Participate in Annual HR & Employment Law Conference. - May 07, 2008 - Alt Benefits Consultants
Dental Practice Management Exhausts Dentists
The majority of dentists have felt burnt out and exhausted with dentistry at some point in their dental careers, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. - May 05, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
1800MedJobs Announces Talent Pipelining Solution to Health Care Employee Shortage
SourceNet, created by 1800MedJobs, creates a just-in-time talent pool of qualified health care professionals for more effective medical staffing. - May 05, 2008 - 1800MedJobs
DecisionHealth Helps Nation's Hospitals Avoid Conditions Not Covered by CMS Oct. 1 "Do-Not-Pay" Program
Hospitals will collectively lose billions of dollars in Medicare reimbursement once CMS implements its “do-not-pay” program Oct. 1. Health organizations such as DecisionHealth, are helping the nation's hospitals avoid these conditions. - May 05, 2008 - DecisionHealth
Is Digital X-Ray Worth the Effort?
Digital Radiography adoption continues to grow, despite CT and MR technology advances, due to its relatively low cost and frequency of use. KLAS investigates which vendors hit the mark for healthcare providers in this digital x-ray report. - May 05, 2008 - KLAS
Healthcare Providers Demand Feedback About Computed Radiography
Due to provider requests, KLAS investigates single-cassette computed radiography (CR) in this groundbreaking study to uncover the strengths and weaknesses of the marketplace. - May 05, 2008 - KLAS
Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) to Carry Resmed Series II CPAP with Easy-Breathe Technology and Improved EPR (expiratory pressure relief)
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 Elite II CPAP, AutoSet II Auto CPAP and the VPAP Auto all with Easy-Breathe Technology and improved EPR (expiratory pressure relief.) - May 04, 2008 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
Baxa Announces Colorado BioScience Association Sponsorship
Baxa Corporation recognizes the work of the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) on behalf of the Colorado medical device industry through a corporate sponsorship for 2008. Through the years, Baxa has provided support for CBSA events and activities without a formal sponsorship grant. The company’s investment underlines its support of CBSA initiatives for industry growth, networking and professional education. - May 03, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar to Lecture on "Female Knee Replacement" at the CentraState Ambulatory Campus on May 13
Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD, will present a free public lecture on female knee replacements using Zimmer Gender Solution knee implants. Dr. Nasar is part of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, which has been presenting public lectures on joint health in the New Jersey communities of Monmouth County. - May 03, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Baxa Launches Microsite Featuring the MedBoard™ Medication Tracking System
Baxa announces the launch of a microsite dedicated to its MedBoard Medication Tracking System featuring enhanced product information and interactive demonstration tools. Customers can use the site’s interactive tools to explore MedBoard features and benefits, as well as download documents covering frequently asked questions and key product attributes. - May 02, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Nebraska Physician Appointed to Position at Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Dr. Scott P. Liggett, M.D. recently accepted an appointment to join the internationally renowned medical practice and staff at Mayo Clinic at Rochester. “I am truly honored and flattered to be invited to practice medicine at such a credible institution,” says Liggett. “To work... - May 01, 2008 - Dr. Scott P. Liggett, M.D.
Scientia Advisors Managing Partner, Harry Glorikian, to Speak 3rd Annual Diagnostics Asia 2008 on Personalized Medicine
Scientia Advisors Management Consultant and Managing Partner, Harry Glorikian, to speak 3rd Annual Diagnostics Asia 2008 on Personalized medicine: Therapeutic areas where it is becoming an imminent reality. - May 01, 2008 - Scientia Advisors
Orthopedic Surgeons of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Participate in Major Symposium on Hip Pain at CentraState Conference Center
Orthopedic surgeon Manuel T. Banzon, MD of Freehold, New Jersey was the featured speaker in “Free Yourself from Hip Pain,” a major symposium held on April 17. His lecture was followed by patient testimonials and a discussion panel of doctors from Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute. - May 01, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Introduction of Botox in Facial Paralysis Surgery Leading to Optimism for Bell's Balsy Patients
Bell's palsy is a disorder that can cause facial paralysis due to damage of the nerves that control the muscles that control facial movement. The typical effects of Bell's palsy can include swelling and inflammation of the face and affects the nerves that sends signals to the brain, which then... - April 30, 2008 - Facial Paralysis Institute
Changes in the Field of Revision Rhinoplasty
There are many changes going on in the field of revision rhinoplasty that will impact patients and doctors alike in the near future. - April 30, 2008 - Institute for Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction
Gloria Meng, Senior Scientist of Technology at Genentech to Present at GTCbio 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference, June 5-6, 2008 in San Francis
Dr. Y. Gloria Meng, Senior Scientist of Technology at Genentech will give a presentation at GTCbio’s 3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies Conference, June 5-6, 2008 in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Meng will speak on electrochemiluminescence to detect surface proteins on live cells. - April 30, 2008 - GTCbio
Daughters of Charity Health System Selects SIS Perioperative Solution
Daughters of Charity Health System (DCHS) has selected Surgical Information Systems (SIS) to be the perioperative system provider for four of its California hospitals. Seton Medical Center, O’Connor Hospital and Saint Louise Regional Hospital will be implementing the SIS Comprehensive... - April 30, 2008 - Surgical Information Systems
Physician is Always on Hand
Tortuga Software released EsculapPro, the medical self-diagnostic software which works as a family physician. Surely every one of us felt pain or indisposition at least once in a lifetime or faced a situation when someone of our next kin suddenly fell ill. At such moments it is highly desirable to... - April 30, 2008 - Tortuga Software
Burned Teen from Uganda Finds Hope, Help and Healing at Shriner’s Hospital in Boston
Team Engeye, ChooseANeed, Just Cause, Compassion in Action, Senator John Kerry, Senator Edward Kennedy, Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Michael McNulty, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley and Many Others Work Together to Help Susan. - April 29, 2008 - Engeye
LegalView Announces New Complete Resource for Victims of Erb's Palsy
In order to serve the needs of those who may have been affected by the tragic condition known as Erb's Palsy, there is now a complete resource that covers the aspects of Erb's palsy that can most direly affect victims and their families. - April 28, 2008 - LegalView
"DC Cover the Uninsured Week 2008" Campaign Press Event: Monday April 28, 10AM
DC AHEC Hosts Press Event and Local Events to Increase Awareness and Access to Health Care During "DC Cover the Uninsured Week 2008" Campaign Press Event: Monday April 28, 10AM. - April 27, 2008 - District of Columbia Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC)
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute of Freehold, New Jersey Announces New Hip Replacement Technology with Superior Results
The orthopedic surgeons at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute of Freehold, New Jersey are implementing the latest technology in hip replacement surgery, providing more intraoperative adjustability for the surgeon and improved results for the patient. - April 26, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Management Services Network (MSN) Acquires Louisiana Based Billing Company
Management Services Network, LLC (MSN), a company specializing in providing comprehensive practice management and billing services to physicians, announces the acquisition of Account Management Services, Inc. (AMS), a Slidell, La. company providing practice management and billing services to... - April 26, 2008 - Management Services Network
Four Teens Fully Recover from Autism
Press Conference and World Premiere Movie. - April 25, 2008 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Beaumont Cardiologist to be Keynote Speaker at Soroptimist Conference
Women’s Heart Health Among Key Issues to be Discussed at 101st Annual Meeting. - April 25, 2008 - Beaumont Foundation
HealthSphere Releases Predictive Health Analysis Tool
New tool generates a free health report that identifies potential risks and weaknesses an individual should be aware of. - April 24, 2008 - HealthSphere
End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Clubs Celebrate One Year of Service in India
The Malaria Foundation International is pleased to report that its partners in Assam, India are celebrating one year of service as leaders of End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Clubs, which have been educating children and communities about malaria and reducing the prospects for illness, suffering and death caused by this disease. - April 23, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Manuel T. Banzon, MD, Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon, Lectures at the New CentraState Ambulatory Campus on How Computers Are Assisting in Total Hip Replacement Surgeries
Orthopedic surgeon Manuel T. Banzon, MD of Freehold, New Jersey gave a lecture on computer-assisted, minimally invasive, total hip replacement. Dr. Banzon is a partner and orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey. Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute presents many educational lectures on orthopedic health concerns in Monmouth County, New Jersey. - April 23, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Dentist Fixes Broken Hearts by Teaching the Community to SMILE
Dr. Peter Badalamenti donates teeth whitening to help Women in Need for W.I.N. foundation. - April 22, 2008 - Badalamenti Center for Advanced Dentistry
New Book on Schizophrenia of Help to Families
Schizophrenia: Medicine's Mystery - Society's Shame written by Marvin Ross with a preface by David Dawson MD FRCP(C) is now available. Marvin Ross is an accomplished medical writer. Dr Dawson was formerly Professor of Psychiatry at McMaster University and Psychiatrist-in-Chief at the Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital. - April 21, 2008 - Bridgeross Communications
Computer-Assisted, Minimally Invasive, Total Knee Replacement Lecture by Dr. Manuel T. Banzon to be Held at the CentraState Ambulatory Campus in Freehold, New Jersey
Manuel T. Banzon, MD, the orthopedic surgeon who performed the first knee surgery at CentraState Medical Center in New Jersey using a computer-assisted, minimally invasive system, will give a presentation on April 24 at the CentraState Ambulatory Campus. Dr. Banzon is a partner and orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey. Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute presents many lectures in Monmouth County, New Jersey. - April 21, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Medical Office Magazine (Printed in Russian Language and Distributed in New York City) - Finally a Publication That Combines Health Information and Medical Directory
About Medical Office Magazine (printed in Russian language and distributed in New York City.) The Russian edition of Medical Office Magazine is published 12 times a year by MOO Publishing Corp and provides access to a community of more then 500,000 patients in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan,... - April 21, 2008 - MOO Publishing Corp
Dental Practice Marketing Part of Practicing Dentistry Today
Dentists know they need dental practice marketing to bring in new patients, but many are still reluctant to be perceived as unprofessional by touting their own services. Nonetheless, fully 95% of dentists in a recent Wealthy Dentist survey acknowledge that marketing is a part of their job. - April 20, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dentists Both Love and Hate Silver-Mercury Dental Fillings
More dentists are moving away from silver fillings because of health and aesthetic concerns, finds a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. A number no longer offer amalgam, preferring composite restorations instead. - April 20, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Gregg S. Berkowitz, MD, a Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon, Lectured at the New CentraState Ambulatory Campus on Sports-Related Knee Injuries
Orthopedic Surgeon Gregg S. Berkowitz, MD of Freehold, New Jersey presented a lecture on knee injuries that can occur while participating in sports. The lecture was free and open to the public. Dr. Berkowitz is a partner and Orthopedic Surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey. Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute presents many lectures in Monmouth County, New Jersey. - April 19, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Special Care Dentistry Association Announces 2009 Board of Directors
Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) announces its 2008-2009 Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2008. Leading the SCDA Board as President is Janet Yellowitz, DMD, MPH, FASGD, DABSCD. Dr. Yellowitz is a graduate of Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists and holds a Masters degree in Public... - April 19, 2008 - SCDA
Special Care Dentistry Association Announces 2008 Award Recipients
Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) has announced the recipient of the 2008 Harold Berk Award is Dr. Arthur Nowak, Executive Director, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In 1992, the Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities established the Harold Berk Award with the cooperation... - April 19, 2008 - SCDA
Lamar Associates Announces Online Anti-Meth Training
Department of Justice - The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services funds Online Training for Indian Country. - April 17, 2008 - Lamar Associates
Medical Tourism Association Announces World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008
Medical Tourism Association Announces the World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008 with up to 1000 attendees and sponsored by over 5 Governments and with over 40 exhibitors. - April 17, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Two Indianapolis Firefighters Form CPR/AED Certification Company
Two Indianapolis Firefighters form a CPR/AED certification company to provide certifications to professionals in the medical, child care, fitness and education industries. - April 17, 2008 - BSafe BReady
Intrasphere Technologies to Exhibit at DIA’s 1st Indian Annual Regulatory Conference Building Bridges Between the Regulators and the Pharmaceutical Industry
Intrasphere will demonstrate the company’s PharmaCM Structured Content Management Solution. - April 17, 2008 - Intrasphere Technologies, Inc.
What is a Human Being? Newly Released Book by the Institute of Human Thermodynamics, The Human Molecule (2008), Answers the Question.
Newly released book: The Human Molecule, a short 120-page publication on the history of the concept of the person as a “human molecule”, by American chemical engineer Libb Thims, founder of the Institute of Human Thermodynamics, was approved for distribution on April 10, 2008 and is being listed with Bowker’s Books In Print. It is currently available at the publisher's website (LuLu.com) for $9.95 paperback or download (PDF) and will be available on Amazon and other online retailers soon. - April 16, 2008 - Institute of Human Thermodynamics