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The University of California, Irvine Was Recently Ranked 19th in the United States for Urology

The University of California, Irvine was recently ranked 19th in the United States for Urology by US News and World Report. Dr. David Ornstein is co-director of Urologic Oncology at The University of California, Irvine and specializes in robotic surgery for the treatment of urologic cancers. He has completed 275 robotic radical prostatectomies and more than 30 robotic radical cystectomies with urinary diversions. Learn more about Dr. Ornstein and robotic surgery at www.davidornsteinmd.com. - July 26, 2007 - DavidOrnsteinMD.com

Rabbit Healthcare Systems Chosen for ASCO Oncology Symposium

Rabbit Healthcare Systems Chosen for ASCO Oncology Symposium

Austin, Texas, technology company among seven of 23 vendors invited to participate - July 24, 2007 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems

Local Merger Creates Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute

Western Monmouth Orthopedic Associates and New Jersey Orthopedic Associates have merged to form Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC (AOSMI). The seven practicing physicians have a combined 100 years of experience practicing medicine, and are all committed to providing Patient-Centered, Patient-Focused care, positioning AOSMI as a leading provider of orthopedic health care in Central New Jersey and the Monmouth County, NJ area. - July 23, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC

State of the Heart Writer Speaks Up

In interview, Maggi Ann Grace, author and medical tourist, talks about her Senate testimony regarding globalised healthcare and offers to accompany medical tourists to India. - July 22, 2007 - New Medical Horizons Inc.

Beauty Experts at South Shore Skin Center Announce Expanded Anti-Aging Treatments

Ageless Appeal - July 21, 2007 - South Shore Skin Center

Claremont Home to Area’s First IT Focused Health Information Management Degree

Claremont Graduate University School of Information Systems and Technology has recognized the need for quality education in this field, and in September of 2007 will begin a groundbreaking Master’s degree program in HIM. - July 20, 2007 - Claremont Graduate University

“Premix vs. Custom TPN” Technical Paper Sponsored by Baxa Corporation Now Posted on Expert411.com for Media Access

The “Premix vs. Custom TPN” technical paper, sponsored by Baxa Corporation, is now available at Expert411.com for media and professional access. The paper, which provides a history of nutritional best practice and an examination of the use of premixed solutions for parenteral nutrition, is authored by Louis S. Diorio, RPh, and David L. Thomas, RPh MBA, both with Certified Consultant Pharmacists Healthcare Associates , Inc of Chatham, NJ. - July 18, 2007 - Baxa Corporation

All4 Inc. Welcomes Former PADEP Division Chief John Slade

All4 Inc. (ALL4) is very excited to announce that John F. Slade will be joining ALL4 on August 1, 2007 as a Senior Consultant. For the past 13 years, John was the Chief of the Division of Permits in the Bureau of Air Quality for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). ALL4 is an environmental consulting firm located in Kimberton, PA. - July 17, 2007 - All4 Inc.

Dr. Lars-Ake Brodin Appointed to Aventyn® Inc. Advisory Board

Internationally acclaimed research scientist, inventor and clinical physiologist at the renowned Karolinska University hospital and KTH Institute, Stockholm Dr. Brodin shares cardiac domain specific expertise and proven best practices. - July 17, 2007 - Aventyn Inc.

Dental Hygienist Hourly Pay Rates: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results

Dental Hygienist Hourly Pay Rates: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results

Dentists report paying their dental hygienists about $36 per hour, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Many dentists expressed resentment over the high price tag of a dental hygienist. Location is highly correlated with hourly base pay, with urban California hygienists being paid twice as much as their rural Southern counterparts. - July 16, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist

Baxa Corporation Named One of Best Companies to Work for in Colorado

For the second year in a row, Englewood-based Baxa Corporation has been selected as one of Colorado’s best companies to work for; based on results from employee surveys by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Best Company finalists promote the best employment opportunities in the state – attracting new workers and promoting their retention. - July 16, 2007 - Baxa Corporation

LifeGuard Medical Solutions Recognized for Growth and Profitability

National cardiac care firm receives award as one of the top 500 fastest-growing private companies in America - July 16, 2007 - Lifeguard Medical Solutions

The Anderson & Anderson Anger Management Model Breaks New Ground in “Couples Counseling”

Couples struggling with ongoing conflict and frustrated with failed couples counseling turn to Carlos Todd, LPC, NCC, CAMF for help to resolve the problem of anger in their relationship. Carlos Todd is the Founder of Todd’s Anger Management Solutions located in Charlotte, NC and has been doing innovative work using the Anderson & Anderson anger management model to do what marriage counselors sometimes fail at--resolve martial conflict - July 15, 2007 - Todd's Anger Management Solutions

Aventyn, Inc. Announces CLIP® v1.0 Achieves Microsoft Platform Test Certification

Connected clinical information processing solution for delivering efficient healthcare meets the criteria for the Microsoft Platform Test for ISV Solutions program; Windows Server and SQL Server 2005. - July 15, 2007 - Aventyn Inc.

Western Botanicals Introduces New Herbal Lotion

Western Botanical Inc. comes out with an all-natural, herbal skin lotion called Essential Skin Care, and they can't keep it in stock. At the beginning of July 2007, Western Botanicals Inc. started to sell their new herbal lotion. It has some great reviews by customers. This lotion, unlike so many... - July 15, 2007 - Western Botanicals Inc.

End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Clubs Initiated by Indian Leader with Educational Goals, Partnerships and Empowering Messages

End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Clubs Initiated by Indian Leader with Educational Goals, Partnerships and Empowering Messages

Malaria Foundation International (MFI) embraces End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Clubs initiated in India. - July 14, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International

BizRx Expert Advises Doctors About Bank Financing for Practices at med3q.com

Alliance Bank’s Linda Mounce Outlines Realistic Approach for Physicians Seeking Funding for Medical Groups, Outpatient Surgery and Imaging Centers - July 13, 2007 - med3q

Med3q.Com Launches BizRx™: The Prescription for Healthy Physician Practices

One dose of BizRx™ a day keeps the doctor’s practice in good health. - July 13, 2007 - med3q

Med3q.Com Brings Social Networking to Physicians, Health-Conscious Consumers

Free Website Helps Doctors Save Time, Make Informed Business Decisions; Gives All Members Tools to Better Manage Their Health - July 13, 2007 - med3q

Parrish Medical Center Chooses Noblis’ RASMAS to Streamline Medical Recall Processing

America’s #1 Healing Hospital to Use the Risk And Safety Management Alert System (RASMAS) to Manage Medical Recalls - July 13, 2007 - Noblis

South Shore Elder Services’ “Aging is Everyone’s Future”

Conference for Seniors and their families a great success - July 12, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services

Alt Benefit Consultants Unveils New Corporate Structure

Alt Benefit Consultants Make Positive Business Changes - New Owner, Look Part of Renewed Commitment to Clients, Growth - July 12, 2007 - Alt Benefits Consultants

Catholic Health System Signs Deal with Algonquin Studios

Catholic Health System has chosen QuantumCMS as its new content management system and technology platform. QuantumCMS provides easy-to-use web content management and an open architecture for integrating existing and future systems. Catholic Health System provides health care to hundreds of... - July 12, 2007 - Algonquin Studios, Inc

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Revolutionizes Knee Replacement Procedures for Women

The orthopedic surgeons at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC (AOSMI) are among the first surgeons in the Freehold, New Jersey area to offer the Zimmer® Gender Solutions™ Knee, which is the first and only knee replacement shaped to fit a woman’s anatomy. - July 11, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC

Biology, Quantum Physics, Energy Medicine, Galvanic Skin Response Combine for Bio-technology

Zyto bio-technology enables healthcare providers to use a computer to communicate directly with a patient’s body. It is based on biology, quantum physics, energy medicine, galvanic skin response, and doctors of all kinds love it. - July 11, 2007 - Zyto Corp.

Dr. Nasar Appointed Medical Director of CentraState Total Joint Center

Dr. Alan Nasar, a leading orthopedic surgeon at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC (AOSMI), is the newly appointed medical director of the Total Joint Center of New Jersey. He draws from his training and experience in orthopedic care and mechanical engineering to offer his patients a variety of joint replacement options that are designed for faster recovery and better outcomes. - July 11, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC

MedcomSoft Continues to Achieve Strong Growth in Sales

MedcomSoft Inc. (TSX-MSF), a provider of the next generation of interoperable electronic health records (EHR), today announced that quarterly sales of MedcomSoft Record licenses continue to surpass fiscal 2006 levels as the Company experiences sales growth across the country and among numerous... - July 11, 2007 - MedcomSoft

American Celiac Disease Alliance Announces New Members

The American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA), recognized for its efforts to improve the nation's food labeling laws, is pleased to announce its new members. Like the other members of the internationally recognized nonprofit, the eight new members represent medical researchers, patient support groups, and food manufacturers. They look forward to new challenges, and working together to improve the lives of those with celiac disease. - July 10, 2007 - American Celiac Disease Alliance

South Shore Dermatologists Announce New Acne Treatment

The dermatologists at South Shore Skin Center have recently announced a new and highly effective treatment for acne, ClindaReach by Dusa Pharmaceuticals. South Shore Skin Center is one of Massachusetts’ most innovative dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and... - July 10, 2007 - South Shore Skin Center

Aloetrade America Launched New Aloe-Spa Services for Worldwide Spas

Aloetrade America LLC (www.aloetradeamerica.com), has launched its new Aloe-Spa Services for worldwide markets, which includes a wide range of services performed basically with aloe premium products. The Aloe Spa services -all aloe based- includes facial treatments, body treatments, masks, baths, wraps, massages, exfoliations, salon services, and health and nutrition services. - July 07, 2007 - Aloetrade America LLC

The Tumultuous Relationship Between Dentists and Dental Consultants: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results

The Tumultuous Relationship Between Dentists and Dental Consultants: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results

Dental consultants have disappointed many dentists, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. The survey found that the majority of dentists report having had negative experiences with dental consulting. Complaints were wide-ranging: dental management consultants are overpriced, inexperienced, impersonal, or even looking for religious converts. - July 06, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist

Free Expert Incontinence Product Advice Nationwide with Disposables Delivered

Disposables Delivered LLC, (www.disposablesdelivered.com) offers innovative solutions to meet the changing demands of today’s continence challenged population. Confidential on-line professional advice, product selection guidance, discount programs, automatic shipping plans and nationwide home delivery options are worry-free solutions offered by Disposables Delivered, LLC by phone consultation or on-line at www.disposablesdelivered.com. - July 06, 2007 - Disposables Delivered, LLC

Heart Defibrillators for Health Clubs - Providing AED's at Discounted Pricing

New initiative established to raise the standard of care for community safety by placing automated external defibrillators (AED's) within heath club facilities - July 06, 2007 - Lifeguard Medical Solutions

Healthbase Prescribes Medical Tourism Ensuring Good Healthcare for All Americans – Uninsured, Underinsured and Insured

Michael Moore’s latest movie, SiCKO, makes clear the present healthcare scene in America. In such a situation, international healthcare providers help Americans by providing them the healthcare they need at an affordable cost. Medical tourism, as the practice is called, benefits not only uninsured and underinsured Americans but insured Americans as well. Healthbase offers help to patients going overseas for surgery by saving them money and making accessible services not covered by their insurer. - July 05, 2007 - Healthbase Online Inc.

New Joesoef Skin Care 4 Step Acne Facial Treatment Kit with Natural Volcanic Sulfur to Treat Acne and Oily Skin Poised to Compete with Proactiv and Murad for Market Share

New Joesoef Skin Care 4 Step Acne Facial Treatment Kit with Natural Volcanic Sulfur to Treat Acne and Oily Skin Poised to Compete with Proactiv and Murad for Market Share

Joesoef Skin Care is formulated and developed by world renowned dermatologist Dr Joesoef, who has successfully formulated with ingredeints indigenous to Indonesia with innovative cosmeceutical technology and 50 years of experience to deliver clinical strenght skin care remedies that are uniquely... - July 04, 2007 - Dr Joesoef Skin Care

Seniors Write a Book and Donate a Portion of Proceeds to Alzheimer's Disease and Breast Cancer Research

Seniors Write a Book and Donate a Portion of Proceeds to Alzheimer's Disease and Breast Cancer Research

A group of seniors have co-written a novelette as a fund-raising project for their day support program and a portion of the profits from each book will be given to support Alszheimer's Research and Breast Cancer Research. - July 03, 2007 - CareWell Recreation Programs for Seniors

Chirofacts.info Announces the Launch of Its Site, a Medical, Chiropractic, and Medicine Facts and Information Resource with Updated Research and News

Chirofacts.info is a new all-inclusive site that allows users to search Chiropractic and Medical facts as well as DC and MD articles and news. News postings are updated hourly. - July 02, 2007 - ChiroFacts.info

South Shore Elder Services Recognizes Volunteers at Luncheon at Lantana

More than 450 volunteers were in attendance at South Shore Elder Services Volunteer Recognition Luncheon held at Lantana in Randolph in June. With offices in Braintree, Mass. South Shore Elder Services is a private, non-profit agency providing seniors and caregivers with valuable resources and... - June 30, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services

Scientia Advisors Will be a Panelist at the Mass Medic - On the Subject of Point of Care Diagnostics & Tech

Scientia Advisors Management Consultant and Managing Partner, Harry Glorikian, will be a panelist at the Mass Medic - on the subject of Point of Care Diagnostics & Technology – September 12, 2007 - June 30, 2007 - Scientia Advisors

Scientia Advisors Will Speak at the Enabling Point of Care Diagnostics Meeting Held by CHI

Harry Glorikian, will be a speaker at Enabling Point of Care Diagnostics meeting held by CHI, Washington, DC - on Point of Care Diagnostics & Technology: The State of the Industry - June 30, 2007 - Scientia Advisors

Nursing Home and Asset Protection - Commonwealth Advisory Group Announces Speakers Bureau

The Commonwealth Advisory Group, helping over 1,500 clients save their assets prior to and during an admission to a nursing home, has recently announced they have established a new Speakers Bureau. The 16 year-old company is headquartered in Dedham, Mass. Unlike investment advisors and financial... - June 29, 2007 - Commonwealth Advisory Group

Speaking Of Women’s Health Kick-Off Event Held at Edwards Center for Medical Education

Speaking of Woman’s Health, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decision about their health, well-being and personal safety, held a kick-off event at Edwards Center for Medical Education, June 19 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. to plan the upcoming conference. Sponsor... - June 28, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

SIS - Materials Management Microsystems Interface Provides New Instrument Management Benefits in OR

SIS (Surgical Information Systems) and Materials Management Microsystems announced today the first successful implementation of a bidirectional interface between SIS’ perioperative software solution and the SPM sterile processing information system. The new interface ensures consistency... - June 28, 2007 - Surgical Information Systems

Study of a Natural Chelator’s Effect on Autism Expanded and Renewed

As the first ever clinical study examining a natural chelator’s effect on autism disorders moves into it’s second year, it’s expanded protocol was approved by its FDA approved Independent Review Board. To date, approximately sixty children have been identified or accepted into the study. Recruiting will continue until the needed eighty children have been accepted and an additional twelve alternatives have been identified. - June 28, 2007 - Health and Wellness Research Institute

Independent Physicians Network Accelerates Adoption of MedcomSoft’s EMR

IPN Purchases 60 MedcomSoft Record licenses. MedcomSoft to Deploy Data Repository and Certify IPN Affiliate to Implement MedcomSoft Record - June 27, 2007 - MedcomSoft

New Europlate Whole-body Vibration Exercise Machine Launched in USA and Canada

Whole-body Vibration machine manufacturer, Europlate Fitness Equipment, has launched their revolutionary E1000 vibration plate exercise machine to North America for home use. - June 27, 2007 - Europlate Fitness Equipment

MedcomSoft Successfully Secures Healthcare Providers’ IT Investment Through Seamless Conversion of Patient Charts

Southeastern Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine showcases interoperability benefits of standards based, numerically codified EMRs - June 27, 2007 - MedcomSoft

Baxa Corporation Features Pharmacy Training Programs, Abacus™ Software and ValiMed™ Medication Validation System at the ASHP Summer Meeting

Baxa Corporation is promoting its industry-leading STAR Center pharmacy training facility, CriticalPoint™ online sterile compounding certification training, Abacus TPN ordering and calculation software and the ValiMed System for medication validation at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2007 Summer Meeting and Exhibition beginning today at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. - June 25, 2007 - Baxa Corporation

Orlampa Enterprises President Recognized for Achievement in April

Beth A. Black, President of Orlampa Enterprises, Inc., continues to move up the ranks within Market America’s Unfranchise System. Black has moved up to a National Supervising Coordinator level as an independent distributor for Market America, an innovative product brokerage and Internet... - June 25, 2007 - Orlampa Enterprises

General Data Awarded "Biggest Breakthrough" Award for StainerShield System

Cincinnati Business Magazine recognizes the greatest accomplishments in the area’s manufacturing industry through first annual Manny Awards - June 24, 2007 - General Data Company, Inc.

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