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Beads of Courage Announces Scarcelli Family Foundation Grant on National Siblings Day
Funds Will Support Siblings of Children Coping with Serious Illness - April 10, 2019 - Beads of Courage, Inc.
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 22-Year-Old Woman in Cleveland, Ohio
Hannah in Cleveland, Ohio, has just received an extremely special Seizure Response Service Dog from SDWR. - April 10, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Irene Johnson Recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Irene Johnson of Corinth, Maine has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for January 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 residential healthcare. Each month, they feature women... - April 10, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
$10,000 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 8-Year-Old Boy in Gaithersburg, MD
SDWR has awarded several grant opportunities to help families with loved ones on the Autistic Spectrum alleviate funding efforts for their very own Autism Service Dog. - April 10, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Artezio to Discuss Healthcare Digital Transformation with Experts in Berlin
The largest exhibition platform that promotes digital technologies in healthcare will gather a lot of experts and business representatives in Berlin. - April 10, 2019 - Artezio
SCPC to Senate Finance Committee: In Wake of Drug Pricing Reform Efforts, Policymakers Must Protect LTC Pharmacies from PBM Cost-Shifting to Reduce Seniors’ Costs
National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group Details Four Drug Pricing Reform Policy Recommendations. - April 09, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Perimeter Medical Imaging, Inc. Announces 510(k) Clearance by FDA
Perimeter Medical Imaging, Inc. (“Perimeter Medical”) announced today that the company received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the second generation of their platform imaging tool used in the evaluation of human tissue microstructure by... - April 09, 2019 - Perimeter Medical Imaging Inc
Westchester Cosmetic Dentist Receives AACD Accreditation at 2019 Scientific Session
Dr. Rioseco reaches a career defining milestone as he becomes an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. - April 09, 2019 - The Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
NY Radiation Specialists Unveils State-of-the-Art Linear Accelerator at NYCBS
On Tuesday, March 25, New York Radiation Specialists unveiled its brand new Varian Halcyon Linear Accelerator, at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists’ Eastchester Center for Cancer Care. The “NYCBS” Eastchester location is a multi-lingual facility located at 2330 Eastchester... - April 08, 2019 - New York Radiation Specialists
Securisyn Medical Joins Denver Health Care Innovation Hub Catalyst HTI
Securisyn Medical, LLC, dedicated to inspiring the world to collaborate to make airway management safer, proudly announced today that they have joined the Catalyst HTI ecosystem in Denver, Colorado. “Catalyst HTI has taken a bold approach to reimagining and delivering innovative solutions to... - April 08, 2019 - Securisyn Medical
The Next Generation "IrisVision 3.0" Launched to Help the Visually Impaired and Legally Blind See Again
IrisVision, a California-based startup, recently released "IrisVision 3.0," an updated version of a revolutionary low vision solution introduced a couple of years ago. This new release, being referred as "The Next Generation IrisVision," packs a handful of innovative solutions,... - April 07, 2019 - IrisVision
Ophthalmics, Inc. Becomes a Direct Distributor of Bausch Health
Ophthalmics, Inc., a leading supplier of eye care supplies for ophthalmic and optometric practices, is now a direct distributor for Bausch Health. Customers are encouraged to visit Ophthalmics, Inc.’s website at www.shophthalmics.com to find Bausch Health’s line of industry leading... - April 05, 2019 - Ophthalmics, Inc.
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics Offer Free Transportation
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics now offers free transportation to and from their clinics to better serve patients that have been in a personal injury accident. - April 05, 2019 - PIHELP
Rose Medical Center Among Nation's Top 100 Hospitals for 12th Year
Rose Medical Center has been selected one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health™ for the 12th time, spotlighting the top-performing hospitals in the U.S. based on a balanced scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics and data. - April 05, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
Rose Medical Center Maintains Five-Star Rating on CMS HospitalCompare.com
Rose Medical Center has again earned the prestigious five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) Hospital Compare Program — the only Denver-area hospital to maintain this honor. Last year, Rose was among the first hospitals in Colorado to receive this... - April 05, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
MedAware Systems Presenting New Research on Biomarkers in Predicting Alzheimer's Disease at AAIC 2019
MedAware Systems announced today that its comprehensive study "Beyond Amyloid Beta and Tau - an Exploration of Alternative Measures Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease Stage: A Review and Meta-Analysis" has been accepted for presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association... - April 04, 2019 - Biomed Industries Inc.
APTQI Applauds Introduction of S. 970 in the U.S. Senate to Address Physical Therapist Professional Shortage
Bipartisan bill would enable physical therapists to participate in the National Health Service Corps student loan repayment program. - April 03, 2019 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
"America’s Hidden Health Crisis" Heads for Congress on April 3rd Demanding Action for Millions with ME/CFS
Hundreds of severely ill people with ME/CFS, caregivers, allies, scientists, and clinicians from across the country are heading for Capitol Hill on April 3rd to urge Congress to give us hope, and fully fund ME/CFS medical research and education programs. The CDC has called ME/CFS “America’s hidden health crisis.” - April 03, 2019 - Solve ME/CFS Initiative
YouScript and Genome Medical Announce Partnership to Provide Clinical and Analytics Support for Genetic Risk Management
Connecting precision medicine analytics and genetic services - April 03, 2019 - YouScript
Userwise to Lead a Post-Conference Workshop at Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast 2019
The 4th Annual Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast Conference taking place in June 3rd-4th 2019 in San Diego, USA, will gather a global audience of medical device experts and PFS industry leaders to discuss new developments and showcase the latest advancements. - April 03, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Vesalio Reports Expansion of International Distributor Network and Stroke Congress Exhibition Presence
Vesalio announces it has executed multiple exclusive distribution agreements in Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East and now has market coverage in 39 countries for the NeVa™ Neuro-thrombectomy System. Along with the increased market and registration activities, Vesalio is... - April 02, 2019 - Vesalio
NCHS Ramona Opens New Community Health Center
North County Health Services Opens New Health Clinic in Ramona. - April 02, 2019 - NCHS
Metro Safety Training to Offer Training Courses in Punjabi for the Sikh Community of British Columbia, CA
The local safety training agency is breaking language barriers by offering training courses in Punjabi for the Sikh Community of British Columbia. - April 02, 2019 - Metro Safety Training
Ten Best Healthcare SEO Companies Named by topseos.com for April 2019
The independent authority on Search, topseos.com, has released their April 2019 rankings of the best healthcare search engine optimization companies. - April 02, 2019 - topseos.com
Kidney Community Commends Bipartisan Congressional Effort to Support Private-Public “KidneyX” Partnership to Address Nation’s Growing Kidney Disease Epidemic
Letter to House Appropriations Committee Leaders Calls for $25 Million in Public Matching Funds to Support KidneyX to Boost Investment in Kidney Disease Research and Innovation. - April 01, 2019 - Kidney Care Partners
Ophthalmics, Inc. Becomes a Direct Distributor of Altaire Pharmaceuticals
Ophthalmics, Inc., a leading supplier of eye care supplies for ophthalmic and optometric practices, is now a direct distributor for Altaire Pharmaceuticals. Eye care physicians are encouraged to visit Ophthalmics, Inc.’s website at shophthalmics.com to find Altaire’s in-demand and... - April 01, 2019 - Ophthalmics, Inc.
Academy Award Winning Actress Lupita Nyong'o Shares Statement with the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association to Help Shed Light on a Difficult Voice Disorder
Prior to the release of Jordan Peele’s horror film, "Us," lead actress Lupita Nyong'o shared the inspiration for the sound of the voice of Red; her doppelgänger character was inspired by the voice of Robert Kennedy, Jr. who has spasmodic dysphonia. The NSDA has been working... - March 30, 2019 - National Spasmodic Dypshonia Association
Soruba "Rani" Kuusto Recognized as a Woman of the Month for March 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Soruba “Rani” Kuusto of Buena Park, California has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for March 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. Each month, they... - March 30, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Dogs Prove There is a Scent Associated to Epileptic Seizures
A collaborative study between a French research team of the University of Rennes and an Indiana-based service dog organization, Medical Mutts, showed that dogs are able to detect an odor collected from patients during an epileptic seizure. These results will open a large field of research on the... - March 29, 2019 - Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc
SMi’s 2nd Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology East Coast Confex in 2 Weeks
SMi Group Reports: SMi Group would like to remind all microbiologists that 2nd Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology East Coast Conference and Exhibition will be taking place in Boston, USA, on April 10 and 11, 2019, in just 2 weeks. - March 29, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Top Auckland Dentist Unveils New, Eclectic Website with First-Rate Design
Dr. Clarence Tam, a leading cosmetic dentist and Chairperson of the New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, offers an in-depth look into the entire gamut of today’s most popular dental treatments via a newly designed dental website. - March 28, 2019 - Tam Dental Group
Gregory J. Paul, MA Honored as a Most Influential Business Professional for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gregory J. Paul, MA of Silver Spring, Maryland has been honored as a Most Influential Business Professional for two consecutive years, 2018 and 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 50 years in the healthcare field. About... - March 28, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
MedShadow Foundation Announces New Website Launch
MedShadow Foundation's new redesigned website and logo will be released on April 2, 2019. - March 28, 2019 - MedShadow Foundation
The Society for Advanced Bronchoscopy Joins World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology
The Society for Advanced Bronchoscopy (SAB) is pleased to announce its membership in the World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (WABIP). The WABIP is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to connect a growing network of specialized medical doctors,... - March 28, 2019 - Society for Advanced Bronchoscopy
Survivors Ask FDA to Ban Textured Breast Implants Due to Rare Cancer Link; Dr. Neil J. Zemmel, Richmond Aesthetic Surgery, Respected Plastic Surgeon Agrees
A Plastic Surgeon who diagnosed one of the earliest known cases of Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma says the risks are too high with textured breast implants. - March 27, 2019 - Richmond Aesthetic Surgery
Dr. Rohit Reejsinghani Appointed as Executive Director of New York Health
New York Health, a physician led specialty practice announces today that Dr. Rohit Reejsinghani has been appointed as its Executive Director. Dr. Reejsinghani is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of... - March 27, 2019 - New York Health
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics Enter the World of Bilingual Healthcare
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics’ staff, chiropractors and medical doctors enter the world of bilingual healthcare by offering personal injury rehabilitation therapy and chiropractic care in English and Spanish. - March 27, 2019 - PIHELP
Latest Innovation in MRI Safety to Comply with The Joint Commission Requirements
Kopp Development Inc., the leading manufacturer of ferromagnetic detectors for MRI Safety, FerrAlert™, is proud to announce the most comprehensive safety solution, FerrAlert™ Encompass. It is the only system that provides a photographic stream and does not require manual logging, allowing the technologists to perform uninterrupted patient care without wasting time with self-reporting. The data analysis software allows for effortless generation of reports for The Joint Commission inspections. - March 27, 2019 - Kopp Development Inc.
Mississippi Medical Center Selects GD as Mobile Telemedicine Solution Provider
MTAS – UMMC’s Mobile Tele-Assist System, Powered by GD e-Bridge - March 27, 2019 - GD (General Devices)
5 Microbiology Spotlight Sessions to be Covered at SMi's 3rd Annual Pharma Microbiology West Coast
SMi Pharma is excited to 5 spotlight sessions that will be covered at Pharmaceutical Microbiology West Coast Confex taking place in San Diego this June. - March 27, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Foam Swab Manufacturer Super Brush LLC to Exhibit at AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo
Super Brush LLC, manufacturer of over 3,000 durable, lint-free, adhesive-free foam swab products, will exhibit at AORN - the largest gathering of perioperative professionals in the world, with over 5600 expected to attend this year in Nashville. The Super Brush team will be at Booth #3040 April... - March 27, 2019 - Super Brush LLC
International Standards and Guidelines for Neonatal Lung Ultrasound by a Group of International Experts from Oasis Publishers
An international standards and Guidelines for Neonatal Lung Ultrasound titled, “Protocol and Guidelines for Point-of-Care Lung Ultrasound in Diagnosing Neonatal Pulmonary Diseases Based on International Expert Consensus” was published recently in the Journal of Visualized Experiments... - March 25, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
Huntington Study Group Achieves 100th Credentialed Research Site Milestone
The Huntington Study Group (HSG), a world leader in spearheading research and conducting clinical trials in Huntington disease (HD), is excited to announce that it has credentialed Inland Northwest Research, LLC as the 100th HSG site in North America. “On behalf of myself and our site, I... - March 25, 2019 - Huntington Study Group
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 17-Year-Old Boy in Fort Valley, Georgia
A 17-year-old boy named Zac living in Fort Valley, Georgia, has just received an extremely special Seizure Response Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” has a mission to provide specially bred and custom-trained dogs for... - March 23, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Rose Medical Center Names Andrew Weinfeld, MD, New Chief Medical Officer
Rose Medical Center announces the appointment of Andrew Weinfeld, MD, as its new Chief Medical Officer. - March 23, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Announces Frist Humanitarian Award Winners
Swedish Colleagues Recognized for Exceptional and Innovative Performance - March 22, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
10 Key Reasons to Attend SMi’s 2nd Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology East Coast
In just 3 weeks, the highly anticipated Pharmaceutical Microbiology East Coast conference and exhibition will take place in Boston, USA, on April 10 and 11, 2019. - March 22, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Axiom Medical Releases “3 Questions to Ask About CBD Oil in the Workplace” White Paper
Axiom Medical, a leading incident case management and occupational health services provider in North America, announced today the release of its latest white paper, “3 Questions to Ask About CBD Oil in the Workplace.” CBD oil, which comes from the marijuana plant (but doesn’t... - March 21, 2019 - Axiom Medical
Metro Safety Offers Multiple Workplace Safety and First Aid Training Courses
Courses offered by Metro Safety ensure safety and health in the workplace. - March 21, 2019 - Metro Safety Training
The Effect of Moxibustion on Hypertension: an Insightful Study Conducted by Cheng and Team
The research paper titled, “Moxibustion Modulates Sympathoexcitatory Cardiovascular Reflex Responses Through Paraventricular Nucleus” is written by Ling Cheng. Moxibustion is a method of treatment, in Chinese medicine. It is a form of heat therapy in which dried plant materials called... - March 21, 2019 - Oasis Publishers