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Michel Mikhail Invites Biosimilar Experts to Attend SMi’s 10th Annual Biosimilars Conference
Chairman of the 2019 Biosimilars Conference, Michel Mikhail, International Expert Regulatory Affairs, Global Expert of Biosimilars, invites biosimilar experts to attend the next Biosimilars Conference, taking place in London. - May 15, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Vesalio Secures $5 Million Investment Capital Funding
Vesalio announces it has recently raised $5 million in funding. The capital will support the continued global expansion of the NeVa™ Neurothrombectomy System, finance key clinical studies and launch new product introductions. “We are very pleased to secure the additional capital... - May 14, 2019 - Vesalio
MDmetrix Raises $3 Million Seed Round Led by Founders’ Co-op
MDmetrix will use funds to expand its AI capabilities and add key hires to its Seattle-based headquarters. - May 14, 2019 - MDmetrix
Book Claims Trump, Authoritarianism, Capitalism Made Worse by Sex on the Wrong Brain
In “Sex On The Wrong Brain,” author Ard Falten throws a monkey wrench into the nature vs. nurture debate on human behavior and blames many of humanity’s problems on the diversion of reproductive urges to wrong parts of the brain. - May 14, 2019 - Ard Falten
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Honors Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Advocates at 2019 Crystal Vision Awards
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW) hosted its annual Crystal Vision Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Noah’s Event Venue in Madison, Wisconsin. Since 2007, LEBW has honored advocates of donation who have shown commitment and dedication to raising awareness and educating communities... - May 14, 2019 - Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin
Elizabeth A. Whitmer, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, AHDI-F Recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Elizabeth A. Whitmer, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, AHDI-F of Fort Myers Beach, Florida has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of healthcare services... - May 14, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Samantha M. Ruth, Transformational Psychologist Celebrated as Woman of the Month for May 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Samantha M. Ruth, Transformational Psychologist and proud resident of Denver, Colorado has been celebrated as a Woman of the Month for May 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in the... - May 11, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Curatio Improves the Patient Experience Using Artificial Intelligence
Curatio, the only globally privacy compliant social network for health, will be presenting at A Rare International Dialogue on the use of artificial intelligence as a progressive innovation on the patient experience. - May 11, 2019 - Curatio
First Responders Unite to End ALS at Inaugural Arrest & Extinguish Event
On May 18th, first responders will unite for a tug-of-war event at Tanglewood to raise money for ALS research. - May 11, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Ossid Hires Market Development Manager
Megan Fletcher will join Ossid, a manufacturing industry leader in packaging technology, to expand and streamline its business. - May 11, 2019 - Ossid
Anscare Wins Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019
BenQ Materials Corp. announced today that its biomedical brand - Anscare - has won the prestigious Red Dot Award : Product Design 2019. After receiving the recognitions of the Taiwan Excellence Silver Award 2019 and the 15th National Innovation Awards, Anscare SIMO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy... - May 11, 2019 - BenQ Materials Corp.
Arteric Advances Healthcare Marketing and Engagement Campaigns at Biopharma eMarketing Summit
President and Chief Strategist Shares Two Case Studies That Illustrate How to Leverage Artificial Intelligence to Achieve Business Goals. - May 10, 2019 - Arteric
Nonprofit Releases 2018 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics and Trends from the 14-Year Data Set (2005 to 2018)
In 2018, canines killed 36 Americans, pit bulls contributed to 72% of these deaths. Over the last 14 years, canines killed 471 Americans. Two dog breeds, pit bulls (311) and rottweilers (47), contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. - May 10, 2019 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Foster Homes Needed for Exceptional Dogs
Medical Mutts, a nonprofit service dog training organization, specializing in training dogs to help with diabetes, seizures or PTSD, is looking for very special people to foster their dogs. “Our dogs need to spend times in regular homes,” explains Melissa Morris, Director of training at... - May 09, 2019 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
New Xcenda White Paper Discusses Why the International Pricing Index Model is Not the Answer to Reforming Medicare Part B
White Paper Highlights Impact of IPI Model on Patients and Health Care Providers - May 09, 2019 - Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians Coalition
Home Health Leaders Applaud House Introduction of Legislation to Strengthen Medicare Home Health Reforms
Partnership and NAHC commend bipartisan lawmakers for introducing legislation to refine new Medicare home health payment model. - May 09, 2019 - Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare
Alice Palmeri Speaks on Whiplash Recovery for Women
On April 3rd, Alice Palmeri, LMT spoke about women and recovering from whiplash. - May 09, 2019 - Alice Palmeri, LMT
Environmental Pollution: One of the Major Causes for Increasing Asthma Prevalence in Children, Says HCFI
Proper management and correct use of inhalers are key to prevent attacks. - May 08, 2019 - Heart Care Foundation of India
Oxytocin Exposure During Labor Influences Offspring Development: Offspring Demonstrated Long-Term, Epigenetic Changes in Brain & Behavior After a Single Administration
A research team from the Kinsey Institute, Indiana University, the University of Virginia and Northeastern University recently discovered that a single exposure to oxytocin near the time of birth can have effects in the offspring, including increases in social behaviors that may persist into adulthood. - May 07, 2019 - Kinsey Institute
Reuters to Make Documentary on Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy – Innovations in Biologics: Insights of a Leading Expert
Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy is proud to announce that Reuters.com / Reuters Plus has selected the Finland-based company, working on biologics manufacturing & innovations in the healthcare segment as a valued contributor to the future of healthcare solutions. The documentary is part of... - May 07, 2019 - Paras Biopharmaceuticals Finland Oy
Curatio Named to MM&M's 2019 Top 40 Healthcare Transformers
Today, innovators from all across the health-tech sector are gathering at an awards reception in New York City. Medical, Marketing, and Media (MM&M), has revealed its 2019 class of Top 40 Healthcare Transformers and Innovation Catalysts, the media brand's honor roll of visionaries, gurus, and... - May 07, 2019 - Curatio
Managed Benefit Services Launches New Marketing Campaigns
MBS or Managed Benefit Services is now offering traffic for prescription plans, helping lower the acquisition cost for buyers in this vertical. Who is Managed Benefit Services and why are customers concerned with prescription cost for their clients? Krishen Iyer is the founder of Managed Benefit... - May 06, 2019 - Managed Benefits
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Free Trigeminal Neuralgia Seminar
Swedish Medical Center has a non-surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia that may change your life. - May 05, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
PONTE HEALTH Brings Vertical Medical City to Downtown Chicago at the Loop to Serve the City's Elders
Vertical Medical City, LLC, a new Lean Mid Rise Development Project is coming to the core of Downtown Chicago in the Loop. The primary focus of the facility is to bring into the Urban Core the Next Level Assisted Living, Care, and Wellness for Residents and Outpatients 60 and over. Developer PONTE HEALTH PROPERTIES, LLC is securing a Closing of 424-434 S. Wabash Ave. - May 04, 2019 - PONTE HEALTH GLOBAL CORP.
Former West Virginia Neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Rosen Relocates to Central Illinois
Dr. Charles L. Rosen, a neurosurgeon whose expertise is focused on cranial base and neurovascular surgery, as well as complex intradural tumors of the posterior fossa and spinal cord, has accepted a position with Central Illinois Neuro Health Sciences (CINHS). He practices at both CINHS in... - May 04, 2019 - BlaineTurner Advertising
Tonya L. Baker Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Tonya L. Baker of Springdale, Arkansas has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of drug and alcohol testing. About Tonya L. Baker Tonya L. Baker is the owner of... - May 03, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
PatientClick Launches Practice Performance Suite Module
Gold standard EHR and Practice Management solution, PatientClick, launches Artificial Intelligence module to help administrative staff and clinicians to get Key Performance Indicators (KPI) data from their own practice. With changes in the healthcare industry, reimbursement models and ongoing... - May 03, 2019 - PatientClick
Scrub Addict™ Presents the 4th Annual Nurses Week Fashion Show - Miami
In celebration of Nurses Week, each year Scrub Addict™ host the Annual Nurses Week Fashion Show to honor and celebrate exceptional nurses all around the world. - May 02, 2019 - Scrub Addict™
Free Medicare Basics Seminars Scheduled for May and June 2019
Medicare Basics Education seminar to discuss the who, what, when, how and why of the health care program for retirees and disabled. - May 02, 2019 - Jones Health and Benefits, LLC
Kidney Care Community Commends Lawmakers for Adding Critical “KidneyX” Funding in Proposed House FY 2020 Appropriations Bill to Address Nation’s Kidney Disease Epidemic
Inclusion of $10 Million in Federal Funding Will Complement $25 Million in Private Sector Investment for Kidney Disease Research and Innovation. - May 02, 2019 - Kidney Care Partners
ECM’s On-Time Service Accelerates Med Device Go to Market
As complexities and EU MDR regulatory demands are coming into force and rapid advancements are taking place, medical manufacturers face challenges for accelerated growth. - May 02, 2019 - ECM America
Rockville In-Home Care Agency Discusses Medicare for In-Home Health Care
Comfort Home Care, a Rockville in-home care agency, recently published a blog educating readers on Medicare coverage for in-home care patients. As the costs of healthcare rise, using Medicare benefits may be the only way for families to afford adequate care for their loved ones. Home health care... - May 02, 2019 - Comfort Home Care
VOS Digital Media Group and Treepple Tailored Health News Ink Distribution Agreement for Treepple’s Innovative News Products
Doctors and journalists at Treepple Tailored Health News make quick sense of the latest medical research for VOS partners. - May 01, 2019 - Icaro Media Group
APTQI Unveils Updated Website, New Branding
New APTQI website serves as a vital platform for physical therapy professionals, providers, and policymakers to learn about issues that impact the physical therapy community. - May 01, 2019 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Cloud 9 Skin Solutions Launches New Website Showcasing Active Ingredients, Customer Feedback and Plethora of Awards
UK-based business continues focusing on eradicating “problem skin” through variety of products including Nature’s Miracle, Clarity, Skin Rehab, Tranquillity and more. - May 01, 2019 - Cloud 9 Skin Solutions
Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Announces the Launch of STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7(sm)
STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7 is a virtual access mental health service that has been developed to support college and university students as they develop the coping skills needed to navigate through life’s challenges. STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7 gives students another option to obtain counseling, therapy and provider services for mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, grief, guilt, PTSD due to sexual assault, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, etc. No insurance needed or accepted. - May 01, 2019 - Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Master Impressionist, Samir Sammoun, to Exhibit at Ocean Galleries Memorial Day Weekend
Ocean Galleries welcomes renowned Canadian-Lebanese Impressionist, Samir Sammoun, to Stone Harbor, NJ over Memorial Day weekend for his first ever exhibition in the gallery. The new exhibit, “Master Impressionist,” features more than 70 original oil paintings including many seascapes, landscapes, and cityscapes. “Samir Sammoun – Master Impressionist” is open throughout Memorial Day weekend, with the artist making gallery appearances 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26. - May 01, 2019 - Ocean Galleries
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 10-Year-Old Girl in Hawthorne, NJ
Valentina, a 10-year old girl living in Hawthorne, New Jersey, has received a very special delivery today of her very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR to assist her and help better communicate her needs. Based in Madison, Virginia, Service Dogs by SDWR has a mission to provide specially-bred and... - May 01, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
May is ALS Awareness Month - #AskMeAboutALS
May is ALS Awareness Month. The ALS Therapy Development Institute is inviting the general public to participate, and hoping to inspire a larger dialogue around ALS, through #AskMeAboutALS. - May 01, 2019 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Local Dentist Office Founders of Two New National Holidays
Dr. Tim Stirneman and Jim Wojdyla have founded National Dental Care Month (The entire Month of May) and National Smile Day (May 31st) to celebrate the awareness and importance of regular dental care and to remind people that dentistry isn't nearly as expensive as neglect is. It is a good reason for dental offices to use these holidays for marketing promotions or social media content. - April 30, 2019 - Compassionate Dental Care
Alive from Oklahoma
Pregnancy resource centers, adoption/fostering support groups, mobile medical clinics for the uninsured and more will gather with Congressman Kevin Hern 12:30 Saturday, May 4th in Union High School Stadium (UMAC) to showcase free resources available to Tulsa and surrounding communities. They will simulcast "Alive from New York" with Focus on the Family from 1:30-3:30 celebrating life. - April 30, 2019 - Omega League Media
The Medical Center of Aurora Announces HCA Healthcare Frist Humanitarian Award Recipients
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) honored an employee, a physician and a volunteer as the hospital’s 2019 Frist Humanitarian Award recipients. The recipients are Dr. Asif Husain, Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates, Kimberly Sexton, FNP-BC, a nurse... - April 30, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Rose Medical Center Designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Bariatric Surgery Facility
Rose Medical Center has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Bariatric Surgery Facility for treating individuals living with morbid, or extreme, obesity. This achievement recognizes the high quality of care that Rose has been offering, providing a new lease on life for our bariatric... - April 30, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
Rose Medical Center Named a Denver Post Top Workplace for Fifth Year in a Row
The honor recognizes Colorado's best workplaces according to an anonymous survey of employees at the company; this is Rose’s fifth consecutive year of recognition. - April 30, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
Akron Ohio Hospice Educates on How to Identify Early Signs of Dementia
Harbor Light Hospice, an Akron Ohio hospice, released a blog educating readers on how to identify early signs of dementia. - April 30, 2019 - Harbor Light Hospice
New Dating Site Helps Gay Men Find, and Share, Long-Term Relationships
Men4LTR is a new dating site for gay men seeking, or sharing, LTR (Long-Term Relationship). In addition to the website, Men4LTR sponsors regular social events inviting members to meet and connect with other men with similar interests. Many dating sites for gay men are focused on sex and hooking... - April 29, 2019 - Men4LTR
Green Hemp Farms Starts 150 Acre Hemp Cultivation and 500,000 Clones
Green Hemp Farms has 2 extraction / distillation facilities; 300L CO2 extraction in Delta, Colorado and Ethos-6 Alcohol extraction in Louisville, Kentucky. This year in 2019, under the guidance of COO, Mr. Keith Sprau, Green Hemp Farms is cultivating 150 acres for Hemp as well as preparing 500,000 clones consisting of 6 strains with CBD 12% to 16%. - April 29, 2019 - Green Hemp Farms
SpringWell Water on a Mission to Tackle America’s Water Contamination Issues, One Home at a Time
SpringWell Water, a company that specializes in water filtration and softening systems, is doing their part to combat the ongoing drinking-water problems that are plaguing homes and communities in America today. Water contamination in the United States goes far beyond Flint, Michigan. In fact,... - April 29, 2019 - SpringWell Water
Curatio: the Private Social Plugin Used by Patients in 85+ Countries
Today, at the Future of Pharma Marketing Summit - Curatio, the world's first social health prescription, revealed its unique insights into the growth of mobile social strategies to deliver patient support at scale. Social networking usage has become increasingly mobile, with Statista reporting... - April 29, 2019 - Curatio
Securisyn Medical: One of Six Companies Selected Nationally for the Inaugural Mayo Clinic ASU MedTech Accelerator
Securisyn Medical, a Denver-based medical device start-up, was one of 6 companies selected nationally for the inaugural Mayo/ASU MedTech Accelerator, combining one of the nation’s foremost medical institutions in the Mayo Clinic with the unparalleled innovation leadership of ASU. The... - April 28, 2019 - Securisyn Medical