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Sexual Dysfunction Common with Opioid Pain Relievers; Treatment Helps
Patients taking opioid analgesics for more than a month to relieve chronic pain can experience hormonal disturbances leading to sexual dysfunction. This paper from Pain Treatment Topics discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this problem. - April 15, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
Healthcare Scouts Relocates to New A+ Office Location
“The ability to provide our employees with A+ office space and amenities goes a long way in our efforts to retain our top performers,” states Brian Hudson, President of Healthcare Scouts. - April 14, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Private Company Employment Data and CEO Sentiments Indicate Belt Tightening — But No Mortal Fear
Negative sentiment nearly quadrupled in Q4 (from prior periods) when CEOs reported their outlook for “next quarter’s business climate.” Private company CEOs also believe funding will be increasingly more difficult to obtain in 2008 per a dramatic increase in perception that financial resources, both capital and debt, will be tighter in the coming period. - April 12, 2008 - Private Company Index
Global Language Solutions Adds Global Regulatory Consulting for Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers to Its Services
Service will help avoid disconnects between manufacturers and their Contract Research Organizations, as well as rapidly increase the turnaround time for obtaining investigational labels - April 12, 2008 - Global Language Solutions
Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center is Hosting an "Organic Wine & Cheese Open House"
Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center ran by Dr. Anthony Filardo DC is hosting an "Organic Wine & Cheese Open House" to allow new and current patients to learn about the new cutting edge technology and services available at this Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and wellness office. - April 12, 2008 - Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center
Critical Developments in Health Care Law Lead to Important New Series Commencing Spring 2008
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center, and West LegalEdcenter from Thomson West, both industry leaders in continuing legal education (CLE), today announced that with critical developments in health care law and compliance, they have expanded their course offerings to include new programs in issues ranging from health care compliance and regulation to recent antitrust cases and initiatives, and much more. - April 11, 2008 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Dr. Manuel Banzon and Fellow Orthopedic Surgeons from Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute to Present Major Symposium "Free Yourself from Hip Pain"
“Free Yourself from Hip Pain” will be the topic of a symposium to be held on April 17 at the CentraState Ambulatory Campus Conference Center. Orthopedic Surgeon Manuel T. Banzon, MD of Freehold, New Jersey will be the featured speaker, followed by patient testimonials and a discussion panel of doctors from the Advanced Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute. He will be joined by his partners from Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute. The symposium is free to the public. - April 10, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
“Computer-Assisted, Minimally Invasive, Total Hip Replacement”- Manuel T. Banzon, MD, a Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon, Lectures at the New CentraState Ambulatory Campus
Orthopedic surgeon Manuel T. Banzon, MD of Freehold, New Jersey will present a lecture on computer-assisted, minimally invasive, total hip replacement. The lecture is free and open to the public. 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 informative, educational lectures in Monmouth County, New Jersey. - April 10, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Sponsors Walk MS in Freehold, New Jersey
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute will sponsor Walk MS in Freehold, New Jersey on April 13. - April 10, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Breakthrough Medical Spa Technology at the Threshold of a New Industry
The Balaji GL108 Navaratna Gem Lamp manufactured by Balaji Gem Instruments for the medical-spa industry is a grade II medical device that has the capacity to massively increase the healing energies of precious stones before delivering them to the body in 20-minute treatments. - April 10, 2008 - Balaji Gem Instruments
Dentists Worry Poison Dental Work is Bad for Business
The dental world has recently been rocked by reports of dental crowns manufactured in China that may be contaminated with lead. In a Wealthy dentist survey, two out of three dentists downplayed the importance of this emerging scandal. - April 09, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Claremont Hosts Conference on Personal Health Record Revolution
Researchers in medicine, technology and policy converge in Southern California to analyze electronic health database implementation. - April 09, 2008 - Claremont Graduate University
Resveratrol Cited as Key to Slowing the Aging Process in Barbara Walters Special
Resveratrol is key to living to be 150 years old. Scientists have found that resveratrol works on a gene called SERT1 that controls the aging process. While the company that is making a synthetic version of resveratrol is in Phase One of clinical trials, people can get an all-natural form of resveratrol in a supplement called NutraGrape. It is available online at www.nutragrape.com. - April 08, 2008 - NutraGrape
Diamond D Ultra Impact Denture Acrylic by Keystone Industries is Proud to be Made in the USA in Keystone Industries Cherry Hill New Jersey Plant. Documentation Available
Diamond D Ultra Impact Denture Acrylic is the premium denture polymer proven to meet ADA/ANSI Specification #12 requirements for Denture Base Polymers. Diamond D High Impact Denture Acrylic received their 510(k) NO: K032773 on 09/23/03. It is manufactured by Keystone Industries in their cGMP, ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003 compliant facility located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey USA. Not all Hi-Impact Denture Acrylics are manufactured in ISO compliant facilities, is yours? Ask for documentation. - April 08, 2008 - Keystone Industries
Knowledge at Your Fingertips with Musculoskeletal Manual Medicine
Thieme Publishers announced today that the “Musculoskeletal Manual Medicine: Diagnosis and Treatment” by Professor Jiri Dvorak, MD, and Professor Wolfgang G. Gilliar, D.O., FAAPMR, is now available. Newly structured and revised, the fully illustrated and well-organized book is a... - April 08, 2008 - Thieme Publishers
New Simulation Software Application Targets Emergency Department Waiting Times
Emergency Departments, globally, are overcrowded. SimZ Simplified introduces ED Simulation, www.edsimulation.com, a desktop application designed specifically for quickly predicting the effects of changes in MD staffing, arrivals, bed availability, and disposition type on patient waiting times. - April 07, 2008 - Simz Simplified, Inc
Autism Awareness Month is Here and RocknBauble.etsy.com Announces It Will be Pledging Its Support
Autism Awareness Month is here and RocknBauble.etsy.com announces it will be pledging its support of Autism Awareness Month with a donation of 10 percent of the proceeds from the sale of its Autism Awareness Jewelry. - April 06, 2008 - RocknBauble.com
The Regency Resort & Health Spa Voted "The Readers Choice Award Winner" by Spa Finders Magazine, as One of the Worlds Top Ten Destination Spas
Centered around the concept of a Vegetarian Wellness Lifestyle, guests not only experience the benefits of weightloss, gourmet vegetarian cuisine and physical fitness, but also the virtues of a peaceful and positive attitude for the mind, body and spirit. - April 04, 2008 - Regency Health Spa
Canadian & Caribbean Leaders Meet to Advance Medical Tourism for North Americans
Nearly 100 Canadian and Caribbean government, healthcare and business leaders met this week to discuss how Caribbean medical tourism can be developed to serve North Americans' healthcare and vacation needs. Held in Bridgetown, Barbados, the "Caribbean Health & Wellness Tourism" meeting was sponsored by Caribbean Export and Trade Facilitation Office Canada. - April 04, 2008 - Choice Medical Services
“Sports Injuries of the Knee”- Dr. Gregg S. Berkowitz, MD, a Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon, Lectures at the New CentraState Ambulatory Campus
Orthopedic Surgeon Gregg S. Berkowitz, MD of Freehold, New Jersey will present a lecture on knee injuries that can occur while participating in sports activities. The lecture is free 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 04, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
WinkingSkull Proves to be a Great Resource for Gross Anatomy
Thieme Publishers recently launched WinkingSkull, a free, interactive resource for medical students. The anatomy website has seen consistent growth rates since it became publicly available and has increased membership by more than 350 percent since the beginning of the year. Organized by body... - April 04, 2008 - Thieme Publishers
Kanteron Systems Receives FDA Clearance for Its Multimodal DICOM Workstation KDS
Open Source software corporation Kanteron Systems becomes the first Spanish company to receive FDA (Food and Drug Administration) clearance for a digital medical imaging workstation. - April 04, 2008 - Kanteron Systems
Proposed Medical Clinic on the North Shore of Lake Travis
Waterscape Villas, located on the north shore of Lake Travis, is in discussions with St. David’s Round Rock Hospital for a 10,000 square foot medical clinic to be located within the community. The clinic would service the community, the Jonestown and Lago Vista areas, as well as the immediate medical needs of Lake Travis boaters and pedestrians. Proposed services include internal medicine, family practice, and plastic surgery. - April 03, 2008 - Waterscape Villas
Local Company's Recycling Benefits School
FileSafe, a local document storage company, is recycling surplus shelving, giving it a second life benefiting a local school. - April 02, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Rapidly Growing Healthcare Recruiting Firm Launches Redesigned Website
Arizona’s fastest growing healthcare staffing company, PrimeStaff, announces launch of its completely redesigned website. - April 02, 2008 - PrimeStaff Healthcare
EMS Solutions Launches “The EMS Professional”
The EMS Professional will provide an extremely affordable selection of study and training resources: • Video • Audio • Downloads • Exams • VIP member access • Member only discounts • EMS Resource Directory • Plus an Instructor only area and plans for many other features. Each month the sections will grow and so will the type of resources offered. - April 02, 2008 - The EMS Professional
Sixty Second HIV Test at samedaydoctor
The popular walk-in clinic samedaydoctor offers an instant HIV test to its patients. Using the Canadian Insti technology, the HIV tests are 99.8% accurate and take only sixty seconds to complete. - April 01, 2008 - samedaydoctor
Fullerton Dentist Boosts Online Presence
Vivid Dental Studio, the leading implant and cosmetic dentist in Orange County, recently launched a new Web site at www.VividDentalStudio.com to bring patients a fully interactive online experience. - March 31, 2008 - Vivid Dental Studio
"USP Chapter 797: Understanding the Revisions” Technical Paper by Baxa Corporation’s Mike Hurst Now Accessible on Expert411.com for Media and Professional Reference
The “USP Chapter 797: Understanding the Revisions” technical paper, authored by Baxa Corporation’s Mike Hurst, RPh, MBA, is now accessible at Expert411.com for media and professional reference. USP Chapter 797 became official on January 1, 2004. The first major revision was released on December 3, 2007, following years of soliciting feedback and the review of hundreds of responses by the USP Sterile Compounding Committee. June 1, 2008 is the effective date for the new standards. - March 31, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Mayor Delivers Meals on Wheels in "Mayors for Meals" National Initiative
March is “March For Meals” month and in support, Brockton Mayor James Harrington and Old Colony Elderly Services Executive Director Diana L. DiGiorgi, visited senior Meals On Wheels clients at their homes last week bearing hot meals. - March 29, 2008 - Old Colony Elderly Services
RNCOS Releases Report on Booming US Generic Drug Market
The research report, “Booming US Generic Drug Market,” by RNCOS, the leading market research company, is an exhaustive analysis of the US generic market. The report does a thorough investigation of both the drivers as well as restraints impacting the market, and the factors that... - March 29, 2008 - RNCOS
The Pre-Eminent Chicago Land Area MedSpa, NuU, Has Welcomed New Medical Doctor on Board, March 2008
NuU Medspa is proud to announce the newest member of their team as of March 2008, medical doctor, Dr. Anthony Ghidorzi. Dr. Ghidorzi has been employed in the fast-growing medspa industry for over 2 years and foresees amazing growth and potential for NuU Medspas. Dr. Ghidorzi says, “I am very... - March 28, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Healthcare Scouts "Shows Its Spirit" with the Jimmy V Foundation
Healthcare Scouts showed its company spirit and commitment to Cancer Research by participating in the Jimmy V 2008 Show Your Spirit campaign. According to Amanda Blize, campaign chairperson the event builds a lot of team spirit for a worthy cause. “The Show Your Spirit Campaign provides a... - March 27, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Global Medical Alliance Announces New Interactive Website for Medical Device Manufacturers and Independent Medical Sales Representatives
Global Medical Alliance LLC (GMA) has just concluded a four-month website upgrade to assist Independent Sales Representatives (ISR’s) network with Medical Device Manufacturers (MDM’s) throughout the United States. The innovative web site (implemented by WSI – We Simplify the Internet) features a number of new interactive menus for potential clients and sales rep candidates to not only obtain a better understanding of GMA, but to also achieve a greater appreciation on how the two entities can work together in business with improved outcomes. - March 27, 2008 - Global Medical Alliance LLC
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
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
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
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