Medical & Health News
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Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) Announces Promotion of Darin Stewart to Sales Manager
Positive Air, Inc., a leader in the obstructive sleep apnea and portable oxygen concentrator industry, announced today that Darin Stewart, formerly customer service manager for Positive Air, Inc.’s home care department has been promoted to sales manager for SleepRestfully.com’s internet organization. Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) offers low cost CPAP and BiLevel Obstructive Sleep Apnea equipment and supplies as well as Portable Oxygen Concentrators. - October 01, 2007 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
Hoping to Escape Alcohol Addiction, Canadian Man Heads to Cuba for Treatment
Seeking to escape a long-time addiction to alcohol that is tearing him and his family apart, a Canadian man will arrive in Cuba late Sunday (Sept. 30) to participate in a renowned treatment program. Arranged by Choice Medical Services, a leading medical tourism firm, his treatment will be at the Villa El Cocal/El Quinqué oceanside rehab center in eastern Cuba, where he will stay for the three-month long program designed to make him better again. - September 30, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
Frederick Wilson, Managing Partner with Wilwrite LLC, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Frederick Wilson, managing partner with Wil Write LLC, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. As a managing partner, Frederick writes articles for medical publications including training manuals as well as writing reports for doctors on drugs and medical... - September 30, 2007 - Princeton Premier
EPG Patient Direct Launches Guide to ‘Snoring’ on New European Health Website
EPG Patient Direct is a new European public website providing healthcare advice and disease information in a choice of languages. Concise, informative and easy to understand, it’s ‘Quick Guides’ focus on the causes, symptoms, lifestyle advice and treatment options associated with a broad range of medical conditions. Other content includes health news, support groups and personal health tests. - September 29, 2007 - IMR International
IMR International Limited Announces the Launch of EPG Patient Direct, the New Public Health Website for Europe
IMR International Limited, developers of e-communication and clinical information solutions, today announced the launch of its public health portal; www.epgpatientdirect.org. The new resource, sanctioned by the European Medical Association, is dedicated to providing patients and the general public... - September 29, 2007 - IMR International
First Fully Dedicated Book to the Field Based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Role Released
The first book solely dedicated to the field based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is now available. Title of the book is: The Medical Science Liaison: An A to Z Guide - September 27, 2007 - Pharm, LLC
EPG Patient Direct Launches Guide to Arthritis on New European Health Website
IMR International Limited, developers of e-communication and clinical information solutions, today announced the launch of a comprehensive guide to arthritis within its new public health portal; www.epgpatientdirect.org. - September 27, 2007 - IMR International
Scientia Advisors Management Consultant and Managing Partner, Harry Glorikian, will be a Panelist at MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge
Scientia Advisors Management Consultant and Managing Partner, Harry Glorikian, will be a Panelist at MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge’s Start-Up Clinic, held in at Babson College, Wellesley MA – October 3, 2007. - September 26, 2007 - Scientia Advisors
Scientia Advisors Managing Partner, Harry Glorikian Will Speak at TriMark Princeton Point of Care Conference in New York, NY
Scientia Advisors Management Consultant and Managing Partner, Harry Glorikian, will be a speaker at TriMark Princeton Point of Care Conference, held in New York, NY - on "Point of Care Diagnostics and Technology–The State of the Market" – October 22, 2007. - September 26, 2007 - Scientia Advisors
Guide to Diabetes Launches on New European Health Website
IMR International Limited, developers of e-communication and clinical information solutions, today announced the launch of a comprehensive guide to diabetes within its new public health portal; www.epgpatientdirect.org. Supported by Novo Nordisk, the Diabetes Quick Guide will join other... - September 26, 2007 - IMR International
Leading Pharmacy Workflow and Document Management Solution, DocuTrack 4.0, Released
DocuTrack 4.0, Integra, Inc.'s premier pharmacy workflow and document management solution, has been formally released after being deployed in several test sites over the past few months. DocuTrack 4.0 is a complete pharmacy workflow solution designed to automate all paper processes, speed handling and improve customer service. - September 26, 2007 - Integra, Inc.
Health World Web 2.0 Unveiled
Health World Web is a social networking tool that allows users to meet other patients with similar problems, interests or goals in local neighborhoods and throughout the world by joining communities or forming direct connections. - September 26, 2007 - Health World Web
Legends Financial Becomes "Heartsafe"
Legend Financial Advisors, Inc., a Pittsburgh-based company, becomes the latest NewHouse Medical client to undergo CPR and AED training to better equip their employees to save lives in or out of the office. - September 25, 2007 - NewHouse Medical
Creative Technology Services Joins Forces with CJPS Enterprises
Creative Technology Services, or CTS, (www.ctsmius.com) has retained the services of CJPS Enterprises, LLC, (www.cjps-enterprises.com), the high-growth strategy firm, known for its speed and results. CTS is continuing to focus on customer diversification, and on adding to the market segments that it currently serves in the medical device industry, since its spin off from well-known automotive supplier MSX International, last year. - September 23, 2007 - CJPS Enterprises
Healthcare Scouts Recognizes the Top 100 Hospitals in America
Healthcare Scouts congratulates the Top 100 Hospitals to receive the coveted spot on the America’s Best Hospitals 2007 list according to US News and World Report. The continuous dedication to providing unparalleled patient care, investing in cutting edge technologies, and employee development... - September 23, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Consumers Stand to Profit from Their Fight Against Drug Company Lies and Misinformation Using HealthLat.com
HealthLat.com offers the public the information pharmaceutical companies and government agencies don’t have or share by bringing together real patients and prospective users. Patients share personal experiences with the website and are compensated when the collected information is distributed to others. - September 22, 2007 - HealthLat LLC
Anatstat USA Health Education Media Wins Awards in 2007 National Health Information Awards Program
Anatstat USA Health Education Media was selected as a winner in the 14th annual National Health Information Awards. This program recognizes the nation’s best consumer health information programs and materials. Anatstat USA won six awards: the Uroxatral “Understanding BPH” Dry... - September 22, 2007 - Anatstat USA Health Education Media
CureHunter Deploys "Machine 2nd Opinion"- Research Interface for Doctors
CureHunter Opens Research Interface Beta to Doctors Free of Charge and Revolutionizes Practice of Evidence Based Medicine in Real-Clinical-Time - September 21, 2007 - CureHunter Inc.
Baxa Corporation Extends Global Reach with New Distribution Agreements in Colombia and the Dominican Republic
Baxa announces the addition of new exclusive distributors in Colombia, South America, and The Dominican Republic. These agreements – with Magallan Pharma Trading Corporation in Colombia and Pentafarma & Co. in The Dominican Republic – will enable Baxa to extend its global reach and expand product promotion in South America and the Caribbean. Baxa products are sold worldwide both direct and through exclusive distribution arrangements. - September 21, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
New Sponsors Sign on for Fundraiser to Benefit Developmentally Disabled
"Spaghetti Auction" will raise much-needed funds for Gatewood Center, Greensboro and Thomasville, NC group homes. - September 21, 2007 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Eastern Biotech Offers BRCA and Other Genetic Screening in Middle East
Eastern Biotech & Life Sciences offers predictive genetic testing and now BRCA has also been included in product profile. - September 21, 2007 - Eastern Biotech & Life Sciences FZ-LLC
Croatian PHI of Sibensko-Kninska county Licensed Pardus' LIMS - eQMS::LIMS
Public health institute (PHI) will use Pardus' LIMS (laboratory information management system) -- eQMS::LIMS -- in day-to-day activities of monitoring food, air, sea and water safety and quality. - September 21, 2007 - Pardus d.o.o.
Elizabeth Jekot MD Breast Imaging Center in Richardson, TX Recently Voted One of the top 5 Most Influential Women’s Centers to Watch in 2007 by Imaging Technology News
Local Breast Cancer Doctor and Breast Cancer Survivor Available for Interviews During October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month - September 20, 2007 - The Elizabeth Jekot MD Breast Imaging Center
Medical Tourism & Universal Healthcare
Employer survey shows savings from medical tourism can be used to fund universal healthcare. - September 20, 2007 - New Medical Horizons Inc.
New York Plastic Surgeon Develops Ground Breaking Face Lift Technique Performed Under Local Anesthesia Promising Instant Results and Faster Recovery
Manhattan based facial plastic surgeon and Director of the Aesthetic Facial Surgery Center of New York and New Jersey, Oleh Slupchynskyj, M.D., has developed a breakthrough facial cosmetic treatment offering immediate and long lasting results in approximately 60 minutes. The SLUPLift proves to be... - September 19, 2007 - The Aesthetic Facial Surgery Center of New York and New Jersey
e-Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Enters Into Exclusive Representation Agreement with The American Academy of Family Physicians
e-Healthcare Solutions, Inc. and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) announced today an agreement calling for e-Healthcare Solutions to provide advertising exclusively to the award winning patient-focused health website familydoctor.org. e-Healthcare Solutions will centrally sell and... - September 19, 2007 - e-Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
"Safer, Simpler, Better & More Cost Effective" Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
"'Safer, Simpler, Better & more Cost Effective' cosmetic surgery anesthesia is here today," says Dr. Barry L. Friedberg, developer of bispectral index (BIS) monitored propofol ketamine sedation, now trademarked as minimally invasive anesthesia (MIA).® The public must ask for "Safer, Simpler, Better & Cost Effective" cosmetic surgery anesthesia for the surgical and anesthesia professions to change. - September 18, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
Medimpex United, Inc. Now an Official Member of the American Staffing Association
Company to introduce expanded line of Xalex brand drug test kits at Staffing World 2007 October 9-12 in San Antonio, TX - September 18, 2007 - Medimpex United Inc
Healthcare Tourism International Launches the World’s First Accreditation Program for Health Tourism Companies
HTI survey shows that India, Philippines and Thailand top destinations for American medical tourists in 2007; Hungary, Cuba and Mexico tops list for dental tourists. - September 18, 2007 - Healthcare Tourism International
Patrice A. Stevens, a Breast Health Specialist at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Has Been Selected for Inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Patrice A. Stevens, a breast health specialist at Advocate Christ Medical Center, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. As a breast health specialist, Patrice prepares newly diagnosed breast cancer patients for surgery and chemotherapy. She provides needed... - September 17, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Sensitron Deploys Critical careTrends™ System for Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
Deployment is Sensitron’s Third Installation of Critical careTrends System - September 17, 2007 - Sensitron
Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) to Attend MedTrade Convention in Search of New Sleep Apnea and Oxygen Equipment
Positive Air, Inc., a leader in the sleep apnea and portable oxygen industry, announced today that they would attend the MedTrade annual meeting in search of new products. Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) offers low cost CPAP and BiLevel Sleep Apnea equipment and supplies as well as Portable Oxygen Concentrators. - September 16, 2007 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
Precedent Launches Revolutionary Individual Health Insurance Plans in Texas
Online Site Promises Easy Application, Instantaneous Quotes Plus Increased Coverage ‘On Demand’ - September 15, 2007 - Precedent Insurance
Healthbase Assists American Heart Patient to Get Life-Saving Cardiac Bypass Surgery in India
A pre-existing medical condition disqualified Steve Slaven from having health insurance leaving him with only one option when he needed medical assistance – going overseas to get affordable life-changing treatment. Steve Slaven of Arizona had lost his health insurance after an angioplasty 7... - September 15, 2007 - Healthbase Online Inc.
DZS Announces New State of the Art Training Center
DZS Software Solutions, a leader in the clinical trials software industry, now provides a 10 student training center in Bound Brook, New Jersey. With comfort, style, convenience and professional, dynamic trainers, DZS software builds a solid foundation for comprehensive utilization of their... - September 14, 2007 - DZS Software Solutions
Joanna La Francesca, Nursing Director at Massachusetts General Hospital, Has Been Named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare
Joanna La Francesca, nursing director at Massachusetts General Hospital, has been named Princeton Premiers Honored Member in Healthcare. As a nursing director in the cancer center infusion unit, Joanna manages the sixty bed center and a staff of eighty. Joanna administers chemotherapy to solid... - September 14, 2007 - Princeton Premier
South Shore Dermatologists Announce Innovative Spider Vein Treatment
Dr. Richard Eisen and Dr. Ramzi Saad, dermatologists at South Shore Skin Center, have recently announced a new and improved vein procedure, known as Gentle YAG, which effectively treats spider veins in one to three sessions. - September 13, 2007 - South Shore Skin Center
South Shore Caregiving Collaborative Will Hold a Hospice Program on September 25th at South Shore Hospital
South Shore Caregiving Collaborative will present a free hospice program on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Emerson Conference Room at South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road in Weymouth. - September 13, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
Carla Stallings, a Hematology Sales Specialist for Novartis, Has Been Selected for Inclusion Into the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry
Carla Stallings, a hematology sales specialist for Novartis, has been selected for inclusion into the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. As a hematology sales specialist, Carla visits physicians, hospitals and nurses providing information about oncology and hematology pharmaceuticals. Carla... - September 13, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Vinelander Gets Grip on Void in Rehab Equipment
Michael Stein, retiree from state government, turns inventor after having three bones removed from his own wrist following a motorcycle accident. Get-A-Grip Hand rehab Device brought to market after only 7 months. After several national trade shows, in use in both in-patient and out patient settings. Newest customer, Albuquerque VA Hospital. More info found at: www.rehabdevices.com. - September 12, 2007 - Get-a-Grip Specialty Rehab Devices, Inc.
2007 Advanced Fertility Baby Reunion a Big Success
IVF and Other Fertility Therapy Babies Come Together - September 12, 2007 - Advanced Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology Institute, LLC
Old Colony Elderly Services Announces “Lunch & Learn” Fall Seminars for Caregivers
Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) of Brockton, Mass., recently announced two upcoming “Lunch & Learn” seminars for caregivers. - September 12, 2007 - Old Colony Elderly Services
Princeton Premier Honors Dr. Nigel Noriega as Its Honored Member in Healthcare
Princeton Premier Honors Dr. Nigel Noriega as its Honored Member in Healthcare. Dr. Noriega is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Division of Neuroscience at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. Dr. Noriega researches tissue samples aimed at identifying and defining fundamental aspects of the... - September 12, 2007 - Princeton Premier
Los Angeles HR Firm Assists Local Employers with Newly Enforced Undocumented Worker Legislation
CPEhr, a leading HR outsourcing firm, helps small to mid-sized California employers comply with new regulations and avoid non-compliance penalties relating to the receipt of "No Match" letters from the SSA and employing undocumented workers. - September 11, 2007 - CPE HR, Inc.
New Book Claims Experts Now Spread the Aids Virus
A new book written by Ushonye Ayim claims that medical experts now spread the AIDS Virus. Rather than 'Spreading the Message' and 'not the virus,' they instead, spread the virus through the message. And they do so all over the world. This discovery is uncovered in the wonder Book, "HIV/AIDS -... - September 11, 2007 - Ushonye Ayim
Dentists Happy to Offer Dentures: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
The majority of general dentists offer in-house denture services, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. With good profits on dentures, the average dentist would prefer not to refer a patient out to a prosthodontist. - September 10, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Dr. Roger Kenneth Hershline PhD MD, CEO of Global Humanceuticals, Inc. Donates New Powerful Class of HIV Viral Drug
Dr. Roger Kenneth Hershline PhD MD, Chairman and Founder of CureHIV.us, agreed to provide samples of Global Humanceuticals, Inc’s NIAID#11039, a new powerful class of anti-HIV drug to clinical researchers. The drug is able de-activates the virus even if diluted nearly a billion times. - September 09, 2007 - CureHIV
FieldMedics.com Announces “The Magazine”
FieldMedics.com announced the official launch of their online EMS magazine “FieldMedics The Magazine” - September 09, 2007 - The EMS Professional
fig. Secures Funding from Bessemer Venture Partners
Fig. today announced that it has completed a recapitalization of the company and secured an eight-figure capital investment from Bessemer Venture Partners. - September 08, 2007 - fig.
Jorley Communications (JorleyComm) Introduces a Simple Method for Consumers to Review Hospital Charges for Accuracy – The Hospital Stay Diary
The Diary allows consumers of healthcare services to monitor services delivered while in the hospital to allow for safe auditing of the hospital bill once received. - September 08, 2007 - Jorley Communications