Medical & Health News
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Ninth Annual Healthcare Transactions Summit on April 10 & 11, 2008
CLE credits are available. - March 01, 2008 - Beard Group
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
Salenus Provides Market Surveys for New Competitive Bidding Programs for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies in Germany
Deregulation and market consolidations will eventually result in new opportunities for investors. - February 27, 2008 - Salenus GmbH
The State of West Virginia Partners with HDM to Audit Pharmacy Benefit Programs
HDM is pleased to announce it has entered into a partnership in pharmacy expense management with the State of West Virginia. Partnering with HDM will allow three of the State’s payors – the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA), the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (WVCHIP), and Access West Virginia (AccessWV) – to effectively implement industry leading practices focused on PBM administration, overpayment recovery and fraud, waste, and abuse detection. - February 27, 2008 - Healthcare Data Management, Inc.
Glucosans Reduces Blood Sugar Naturally
Blue Sparrow announces the availability of Glucosans. Glucosans is a natural dietary supplement used to reduce high blood sugar lower risk of complications that arise from high insulin levels and obesity. - February 26, 2008 - Bue Sparrow Medical Devices
Great Plains Regional Medical Center Executes MedCheck
Campaign to reduce prescription interactions by helping patients keep their medication list current and complete. - February 26, 2008 - Great Plains Regional Medical Center
New York Plastic Surgeon Performs Pro Bono Surgery on Disadvantaged Patient Where Health Insurance Coverage was Denied
Manhattan based facial plastic surgeon and Director of the Aesthetic Facial Surgery Center of New York and New Jersey, Oleh Slupchynskyj, M.D., offers his skill and compassion to a Brooklyn, New York woman tormented physically and emotionally from a medical condition not covered by her health... - February 25, 2008 - The Aesthetic Facial Surgery Center of New York and New Jersey
Dental School Does Not Make the Dentist
Dentists are not impressed with the education provided by dental schools, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. Four out of five dentists report finding that recent graduates are not prepared for the financial realities of practicing dentistry. These days, business skills are an important part of dental practice management. - February 25, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Healthcare Scouts Acquires New National Office
Healthcare Scouts recently acquired over 9,000 square feet of A+ office space for future retention and expansion purposes. "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... - February 25, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Announces Stress Management Class
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 I class on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. at... - February 25, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Redwood to Unveil Downtime Reporting Solution at HIMSS08
With Report2Web essential patient information is always at hand. Redwood Software will unveil its highly anticipated downtime reporting solution at HIMSS08. Report2Web now provides a stable, secure solution for information access in the event of disaster, or unplanned network of application downtime to ensure essential patient information is always at hand. - February 25, 2008 - Redwood Software
“Joint Preservation, The Importance of Physical Activity” - Dr. Alan Nasar, Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon, Lectures at the Atlantic Club, Wall, NJ, on March 12th
Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD, will present a free to the public lecture on the vital role of adequate physical activity in joint preservation on Wednesday, March 12th, at the Atlantic Club, Wall, NJ. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, who will present a number of public lectures on joint health in the New Jersey communities of Freehold, Wall and Jackson, from now through Spring - February 25, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Seniors Want Lawmakers to "Rebalance" State Budget – Elders Travel to State House Tuesday Seeking Funds for Equal Choice Law
Several hundred elderly and disabled people are traveling to the State House on Tuesday, February 26th to try to pull off a balancing act. Or more precisely---a rebalancing act. The seniors want state lawmakers to shift existing funding from institutions into the community. They say Massachusetts... - February 25, 2008 - Old Colony Elderly Services
Preserving Your Joints; Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar Stresses Staying Active in a Lecture at the Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson, NJ
Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD stressed the vital role of adequate exercise for joint preservation to members of the local community, on Thursday, February 21st, at the Westlake Golf and Country Club, in Jackson, NJ. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, N.J., who will present a number of public lectures on joint health in the New Jersey communities of Freehold, Wall and Jackson into Spring. - February 24, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Sharon Alt to Speak at Indiana Association of Health Underwriters Mock Jury Trial Event
Alt Benefit Consultants President Slated to Present in Indy ‘America’s Health Care System on Trial’ Event. - February 24, 2008 - Alt Benefits Consultants
Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar Delivers a Welcomed Message "Joint Replacement Like Never Before" at the Freehold Senior Center, Freehold, NJ
Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD discussed advances in joint replacement surgery in his public lecture “Joint Replacement Like Never Before” given at the Freehold Senior Center, Freehold, NJ, Wednesday, February 20th. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, who have committed to present regular, free to the public lectures on joint health to local communities during the next 5 months. - February 24, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
KLAS’ Ambulatory EMR Perception Report Probes Providers for Market Insights
Providers shared their thoughts and perceptions with KLAS about their near-term plans for EMR purchasing, key criteria for selecting an EMR and which vendors they would consider if making that purchasing decision today. - February 24, 2008 - KLAS
KLAS Investigates CPOE Offerings and Technology Leaders
KLAS measured the depth of CPOE adoption in this sixth and most recent study to find out provider satisfaction with the vendor offerings and the depth of usage in this growing area. - February 24, 2008 - KLAS
Healthcare Information Technology Firm BioIQ Raises $2.5M
BioIQ, a developer of personal health testing kits for the corporate wellness and consumer retail markets, has announced the completion of $2.5 million in Series B financing. The investment round was led by Great Pacific Capital, an early-stage venture firm active in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. - February 22, 2008 - BioIQ
Thieme Sweeps the Professional Scholarly Publishing Awards
Thieme Publishers is pleased to announce that “Surgical Treatment of Orthopedic Trauma” is the winner of the 2007 PSP Award for Excellence in the Clinical Medicine category. The publisher swept the category, also taking a second-place “Honorable Mention” for “The... - February 22, 2008 - Thieme Publishers
Robert Fahlman Announces Paradigm Hero Thomas Eckel
Paradigm Management Services, the nation’s leader in providing catastrophic and complex medical management services has named Thomas Eckel a “Paradigm Hero”. Thomas Eckel was driving home from work one evening when he was hit head on in a near fatal automobile accident. Thomas... - February 22, 2008 - Paradigm Management Services
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Launches Advocacy Initiative
TAHU Touts Objectivity and Information in Operation ‘Health Advocacy’ - February 22, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Website Proclaims - "Quit Smoking in One Week"
Shafa Herbal Solutions Declares New Website Operational - February 22, 2008 - Shafa Herbal Solutions
Heartland Information Services Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Heartland Information Services has appointed Brett Himes to Chief Operating Officer, a position new to the organization. Himes will assume the position immediately while continuing his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). - February 22, 2008 - Heartland Information Services
eSolutions Partners LLC Announces the Establishment of the National Hospice Group Purchasing Organization
The National Hospice Group Purchasing Organization will benefit hospice service provider members of the NHRN. Member hospices will have potential savings of up to 67% off list price of the most commonly used medical supplies. - February 22, 2008 - eSolutions Partners LLC
Intrasphere Technologies’ Vice President, Pharmaceutical Practice/UK Country Manager to Present at DIA’s 20th Annual EuroMeeting
Dr. John Whitebrook to present results of Benefit-Risk Management Best Practices Survey. - February 21, 2008 - Intrasphere Technologies, Inc.
LegalView Offers Traumatic Brain Injury Victims Information on New Interview Technique to Restore Long-Term Memory After an Accident
LegalView reports a new scientific research on an interviewing technique that will help traumatic brain injury patients retrieve long-term memory. LegalView discovered the recent study on the autobiographic interview technique, which is helping brain injury victims with memory impairment. - February 20, 2008 - LegalView