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Axiom Medical Releases “Workers’ Comp: Minimize the Impact” 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, “Workers’ Comp: Minimize the Impact.” The publication addresses the workers’ compensation impact employers... - January 22, 2019 - Axiom Medical
Dennis Durmis Named Chair of MITA Board of Directors
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) announced today that Dennis Durmis, Senior Vice President Bayer Radiology, Americas Region will serve as chair of the MITA Board of Directors. “Denny has been an important leader and an invaluable member of the MITA board,” said... - January 21, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
GenieMD to Feature Award Winning AI-Based Telemedicine Platform at HIMSS19
GenieMD will be exhibiting at HIMSS19 in Orlando, Florida on February 11-15, 2019. The CEO and Founder, Dr. Soheil Saadat and the GenieMD team will be showcasing their iVisit platform. GenieMD’s award winning platform, driven by an AI engine, assists in the patient’s triage allowing for... - January 21, 2019 - GenieMD
Dr. Nada Albatish Has Become a Spectrum Key Opinion Leader
Spectrum Lasers Inc., a dental device manufacturer specializing in soft tissue diode lasers, announced today that Dr. Nada Albatish has become a Key Opinion Leader for the company. Bob Cobley, President of Spectrum said, “We are proud to have Dr. Albatish on our team. She is extremely well... - January 19, 2019 - Spectrum Lasers Inc.
Relive the Kennedy 50-Mile Hike with the FreeWalkers
Join a group of 150 hearty long distance hikers on Saturday, February 9, 2019 to travel 50 miles by foot in one day. They will walk from Old Anglers parking lot in Potomac, Maryland to Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, along the banks of the Potomac River on the C&O Canal Towpath. This is a reprise of famous Kennedy 50-Mile Hike that moved a nation 56 years ago. - January 19, 2019 - FreeWalkers
Invitation from Roderick E. Hubbard at Vernalis Research Chairing SMi’s Drug Discovery Conference
SMi reports: Conference Chairman Roderick E. Hubbard from Vernalis personally invites you The 3rd Annual Drug Discovery Chemistry Conference, which is proudly sponsored by Selvita. - January 19, 2019 - SAE Media Group
All-Star Orthopaedics Provides Notice of Patient-Data Breach
All-Star Orthopaedics is notifying individuals that a hard drive with patient data was stolen on November 20, 2018. At this time, All-Star Orthopaedics has no indication that the private information has been accessed or misused. On November 20, 2018, All-Star Orthopaedics discovered a hard drive... - January 18, 2019 - All-Star Orthopaedics
ChiroFusion to Offer Integrated Online Scheduling Platform for Patients and Practices
ChiroFusion’s newest product, CF Schedule enables practices to add online scheduling to their websites, blogs, and social media accounts, and allows patients to schedule appointments anytime, anywhere. - January 17, 2019 - ChiroFusion
Limitless Ventures Group Inc. Announces Board of Directors and Officers for Summit Harbor Holdings
Limitless Ventures Group Inc. (OTC PINK: LVGI) announced today the election of the Board of Directors and Officers for their wholly owned subsidiary Summit Harbor Holdings, Inc (SHHI). After careful consideration, have elected an executive staff that Summit Harbor feels will uphold the highest... - January 17, 2019 - Summit Harbor Holdings Incorporated
Pharmaceutical Microbiology UK CONFEX Takes Place in Less Than a Week
SMi reports: Registration will close in less than week, as the countdown begins for the 8th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology UK Conference. - January 17, 2019 - SAE Media Group
South Nassau Communities Hospital President & CEO Named Chair of HANYS
HANYS’ volunteer Board of Trustees is responsible for managing the association’s activities. The association is the statewide advocate for more than 550 non-profit and public hospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies, and other health care organizations in New York. - January 17, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Global OrthoBiologic Expands Its Operation Under the Name Global REGENERATIVE Group (GRG)
Global OrthoBiologic has announced today that it will expand its operation under the name Global REGENERATIVE Group (GRG) with headquarters to remain in Miami, Florida (globalregenerative.group) and will consist of 4 divisions, which will operate independently – Trade, Academy, Care and Finance. - January 16, 2019 - Global Regenerative Group
Cristina Varner Promoted to Life Science National Practice Leader
ABD Insurance and Financial Services announced today the promotion of Cristina Varner to Life Science National Practice Leader. ABD saw significant overall expansion and exceptional performance in 2018, due in large part to the growth and expertise of the Life Science Practice. ABD’s Life... - January 16, 2019 - Newfront
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Honored as a Most Influential Business Professional for 2019 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been honored as a Most Influential Business Professional for 2019 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 40 years in the fields of education and medical research. About Leona W. - January 16, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
HCA/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Vice President of Operations
North Suburban Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Michael Hanson to Vice President of Operations. Hanson was previously at Rose Medical Center in Denver, a HealthONE facility where he served as Associate Administrator of Operations for two years. In this role, Hanson was... - January 16, 2019 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Gloria B. Gertzman, Ph.D., D.M.D., F.A.G.D., C.C.H.P. Honored on the Reuters Billboard in Time Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R.
Gloria B. Gertzman, Ph.D., D.M.D, F.A.G.D., C.C.H.P. of Flemington, New Jersey has been honored on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the... - January 15, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
"Stuff You Need to Know" Now Available from Future Horizons
A Guide for Young Adults with Autism - January 12, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Patient & Provider Groups Oppose Legislation to Enable International Reference Pricing for Seniors’ Drugs
Coalition believes proposal by Sen. Sanders, Reps. Khanna and Cummings is likely to restrict access to lifesaving medicines and lead to adverse unintended consequences. - January 11, 2019 - Part B Access for Seniors and Physicians Coalition
ReproTech, Ltd. Awarded AATB Accreditations
ReproTech, Ltd.’s three facilities, in Minnesota, Florida and Nevada, have again been awarded the prestigious accreditation of the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), as well as its Texas facility receiving first-time AATB accreditation, it was announced in December, 2018 by Brent... - January 11, 2019 - ReproTech, LLC
Three-Dimensional Cell Cultures as Predictive Tools in Early Drug Discovery
SMi’s Pharma is proud to announce the 3rd Annual 3D Cell Culture is taking place at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in London, UK on 20th and 21st February 2019. - January 10, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Jefferson’s Ferry Honored for Exceptional Health Care Achievements
Non-profit community was named 2018 recipient of the "Exemplary Performance by a non-hospital facility" category. - January 10, 2019 - Jefferson's Ferry
Arizona General Hospital Chooses GD to Implement a Secure Communication System
GD is pleased to announce the installation of the GD CAREpoint Workstation in Arizona General Hospital. The Arizona based hospital has taken the steps to improve patient care and enhance communications with their first responders through the Emergency Room and Hospital departments. For over a... - January 10, 2019 - GD (General Devices)
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute and North Florida Regional Medical Center Join Together in a Clinical Trial to Test an Innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Device
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute (TCAVI) and North Florida Regional Medical Center (NFRMC) collaborated this week to test an artificial intelligence (AI) device designed to alert clinicians to bleeding episodes during endovascular procedures. According to a press release, the AI device, (named... - January 09, 2019 - The Cardiac & Vascular Institute
PONTE HEALTH Opens First Bid for VERTICAL MEDICAL CITY Naming Privileges in Downtown Orlando
As Master Planning speeds up and preliminary land tests get underway for VERTICAL MEDICAL CITY at 1000 N Orange Avenue, and after a Christmas Eve FAA Approval to become tallest structure in downtown Orlando's Central Business District, PONTE HEALTH opens first bid for naming privileges offering the Public Courtyard to the highest bidder. - January 09, 2019 - PONTE HEALTH GLOBAL CORP.
A New Method to Decontaminate Groundwater by Junfeng Su and Team from Oasis Publishers
The research papers, titled, “Efficient autotrophic denitrification performance through integrating the bio-oxidation of Fe(II) and Mn(II),” “Comparison of denitrification performance by bacterium Achromobacter sp. A 14 under different electron donor conditions” and... - January 09, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary in Berkshire County to Open Friday (1/11)
Theory Wellness, a small batch cannabis dispensary will be opening its doors in Great Barrington, MA for legal marijuana sales for adults. - January 09, 2019 - Theory Wellness
TotalABA Announces New Parent Portal and Clinical Behaviors Modules
TotalABA, a leader in providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) software for helping people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), is proud to introduce a new robust Parent Portal offering and a new, feature-rich Behaviors module to its Clinical Software package. “TotalABA’s Parent... - January 08, 2019 - TotalABA
Image Orthodontics Expands Into the East Bay Market - Helps Local Orthodontist to Transition Patients
Regional Orthodontics Business opens new practice in Concord California. Helps local orthodontist closing his business treat patients. - January 08, 2019 - Image Orthodontics
Brilliant Research on Four Preclinical Models May Help in Identifying Cancer Cells Crosstalk in Mesothelioma by Dr. Daniel Pouliquen from Oasis Publishers
Daniel Pouliquen’s research paper is titled, “Characterization of increasing stages of invasiveness identifies stromal/cancer cell crosstalk in rat models of mesothelioma.” Pouliquen obtained his PharmD and a specialized degree in Clinical Biochemistry in 1984. Following a... - January 08, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
New Discovery of an Effective Agent Fighting for the Removal of Oil Spills from the Water's Surface by Dr. Peng Cheng from Oasis Publishers
Peng-Cheng Ma’s research is titled, “Bio-based oil gelling agent for effective removal of oil spills from water surface.” The International Tankers Owners Pollution Federation Limited (ITOPF) maintains a database of oil spills from tank vessels, including combined carriers,... - January 08, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
Nancy J. Nusbaum, RN, MSN Recognized as a Woman of the Month for November 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Nancy J. Nusbaum, RN, MSN of Bakersfield, California has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for November 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. Each month P.O.W.E.R. - January 08, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
MobilDrTech Releases White Paper on "Telemedicine Stethoscopes"
MobilDrTech, Inc. releases a white paper titled "Telemedicine Stethoscopes" that identifies and compares the most commonly used real time telemedicine stethoscopes in the U.S. market. - January 08, 2019 - MobilDrTech, Inc.
Lucina Health CEO Nominated for Prestigious 2019 Innovation Award
The Health Care Heroes award recognizes value in lowering the United State pre-term birth rate. - January 08, 2019 - Lucina Health
Grassley's Longtime Focus on Transparency Praised by National LTC Pharmacy Advocacy Group as Senator Assumes Senate Finance Committee Chairmanship
SCPC: New WSJ Report on Part D Medicare Plans Overcharging CMS Ripe Target for Scrutiny - January 07, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
SiberianPineNut.org Stated That the Effectiveness of Pine Nut Oil to Reduce Appetite and Weight Loss is Confirmed
The Siberian Pine Nut Oil company reports high efficacy of pine nut oil among those who want to lose weight. Numerous tests conducted by employees of the internal laboratory of “Siberian Pine Nut Oil” company confirm the high efficiency of using natural pine nut oil. The high content of vitamins, alpha and omega fatty acids contributes to such results. - January 07, 2019 - SiberianPineNutOil.org
Depression2Extinction Announces Founder’s Ultra 50 Expedition to Kick Off Mental Health Awareness Month - May 2019
Depression2Extinction, a non-profit on a mission to eliminate the stigma of depression and anxiety disorders through movement, mindfulness, & human connection, announced today Founder, Jeff Jackson’s Ultra 50 Expedition. The Expedition includes running an Ultra Marathon of 50K or longer,... - January 05, 2019 - Depression2Extinction
Event Launches New Info on Celiac, Autoimmunity and Wheat-Related Disorders
A special two-day event, featuring a dream team of global leaders focused on the growing epidemic of wheat-related disorders, celiac disease, autoimmunity and how to support medical professionals, healthcare service providers and the public at large. The "International Symposium on Wheat-Related Disorders" is being broadcast globally. - January 04, 2019 - theDr.com
Hair Extensions of Houston Offers Hair Restoration with Low-Level Light Therapy for Alopecia Patients
The LLLT method offered by the leading salon in Houston restores hair and helps combat hair loss with guaranteed results. - January 04, 2019 - Hair Extensions of Houston
New Age Marketing Solutions for the Pharmaceutical Industry
PharmaBizConnect, a Leading PCD Pharma Company Operating in India and provider of PCD Pharma Franchise, is offering cost-effective generic drugs in domestic markets. - January 04, 2019 - N.E.W.S. Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Joan Tortorici, RN, BSN Honored as a Professional of the Year for Three Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Joan Tortorici, RN, BSN of Brooklyn, New York has been honored as a Professional of the Year for three consecutive years, 2017, 2018 and now 2019, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of human services and... - January 04, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Ravi K. Duggirala, M.D. Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Ravi K. Duggirala, M.D. of Tampa, Florida has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Ravi K. Duggirala, M.D. Dr. Ravi Duggirala has over 35 years... - January 04, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
HedgePath LLC Challenges Fairness of HPPI Commercial License
HedgePath LLC, founder of HedgePath Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC: HPPI) Challenges the Fairness of the Commercial License for the BCCNS Indication Granted by HPPI to the Controlling, Majority Shareholder. - January 03, 2019 - Hedgepath LLC
Health-e-MedRecord Announces Open Registration for the 2019 VCMA-HEMR QCDR
Health-e-Medrecord (HEMR), a patient-centered, physician-designed solution to enhance electronic health records announced on December 27, 2018 the release of their 2019 QCDR in partnership with the Ventura County Medical Association (VCMA). Physicians, physician's assistants and nurse... - January 02, 2019 - HEMR
Hensley / Elam Announces Sponsorship in Kentucky Cyber Security Conference
Russ Hensley, CEO of Hensley / Elam, announces that his firm will sponsor the 5th annual Kentucky Cyber Security Conference. - January 02, 2019 - Hensley / Elam
Study: Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors – A Potential Epidrug for Pancreatic Cancer by Céline Tiffon from Oasis Publishers
Pancreatic cancer (scientifically known as Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma) is the most common subtype of human pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic tumors are generally hypoxic due to their avascular morphology. Hypoxia is a condition in which the body or a part of the body is deprived of adequate... - December 29, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
Regioselective Chemisorption: A Breakthrough Research in the Field of Materials Science by Tomokazu from Oasis Publishers
Tomokazu Kiyonaga's research paper is titled, “Regioselective chemisorption-induced separate deposition of two types of metal nanoparticles on TiO2.” A current topic in the field of catalysis is the discovery that gold, dispersed as nanoparticles on metal-oxide supports, such as TiO2,... - December 29, 2018 - Oasis Publishers
Leading CBD Manufacturing Silver Shadow Moving to Expanded Facility, Creates Over 20,000 Sq. Ft. Cleanrooms
Silver Shadow has secured a new facility that will allow the company to utilize and add over 15,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing cleanrooms and over 10,000 sq. ft. of drop-shipping and fulfillment capacity. Current production starting January 1 will be approximately 30 million tincture bottles, 400... - December 25, 2018 - Silver Shadow Ventures
FAA Approves PONTE HEALTH’s Vertical Medical City Development to 444 FT, Tallest Building Height Approved for Downtown Orlando in 30 Years
FAA approves PONTE HEALTH’s Vertical Medical City development to 444 FT, tallest Building Height approved for Downtown Orlando in 30 years; also in the early planning phase are Vertical Medical City Chicago, and projected are international locations including London and Osaka, per the developer’s corporate public records. - December 23, 2018 - PONTE HEALTH GLOBAL CORP.
Patient at Swedish Medical Center Finds Relief from New Robotic Procedure
Brianna Robinson is the first patient at the 408 bed acute care hospital to have her bladder removed and a urinary diversion created in a single robotic-assisted procedure. - December 22, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Exclusive Speaker Interviews Released with GSK and F Hoffman-La Roche Speakers at SMi’s Drug Discovery Chemistry Conference
Industry experts are set to discuss the latest developments in the field of Drug Discovery Chemistry at the 3rd Annual Drug Discovery Chemistry Conference 2019, taking place in London, UK. - December 21, 2018 - SAE Media Group