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Integrative Medicine for the Underserved to Host Congressional Briefing on Non-Drug Solutions to Treat Opioid Use and Chronic Pain in Underserved Communities
On Thursday, June 21, 2018, IM4US will head to Capitol Hill as part of its 8th Annual Conference to host a briefing and discussion on non-pharmacological strategies to address opioid use and chronic pain management in underserved populations. - June 19, 2018 - Integrative Medicine for the Underserved
APDM Wearable Technologies Awarded NIH Funding to Commercialize Novel Biofeedback System
APDM Wearable Technologies has been awarded a National Institute on Aging SBIR Phase II grant totaling $1.6 million to commercialize a real-time biofeedback system. With this funding, APDM will develop the industry's first over-ground gait biofeedback rehabilitation system utilizing both visual and... - June 19, 2018 - APDM Wearable Technologies
Picasso, Chagall, Dalí, and Miró Artwork in Stone Harbor, NJ for Fourth of July Week - Rare Museum-Quality Art Collection of Modern Masters Debuts at Ocean Galleries
This Fourth of July, Ocean Galleries presents “Modern Masters,” an exhibition of original art by the Masters of the twentieth century: Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí, and Joan Miró. The collection features museum-quality art from each of these titans, with an array of media, subjects, and time periods. “Modern Masters” runs Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 8. Ocean Galleries will host curatorial receptions 7-10 PM on Friday, June 29, Saturday, June 30, and Sunday, July 1. - June 19, 2018 - Ocean Galleries
Vesalio Reports Expansion of Commercial Distribution, Additional Published Data on the NeVa™ System for Treating Stroke Patients
Vesalio announces it has executed multiple exclusive distribution agreements in Europe and now has market coverage in 25 countries for the NeVa Neurothrombectomy System. All channel partners have been trained on the unique features of the NeVa platform and technique that is optimized for capturing... - June 18, 2018 - Vesalio
Take Command Health Unveils Free, First-of-Its-Kind QSEHRA Guide for Small Businesses
Startup boosts awareness for tax advantage most small businesses don’t know about - June 18, 2018 - Take Command Health
Current Trends in Cyber Security Threats to Medical Devices
This will discuss many ways of preventing and mitigating the cybersecurity risk, and the industry best practices that can help your company do the same. - June 17, 2018 - Edupliance
Wynyard Estate Saffron from New Zealand Creates Cutting-Edge Natural Supplement to Fight for Your Sight
Wynyard Estate Saffron, a premium grade one Saffron producer based in New Zealand is now offering a unique opportunity to the one in three people in the United States (U.S.) that are likely to develop some form of vision-reducing eye disease by the age of 65 - a natural and cutting-edge way to fight for their sight with “Hawk Eye,” a natural Saffron supplement. - June 15, 2018 - Wynyard Estate
Inspiring New Book About Alcoholism, Shifts Our Focus from the Problem to Solutions - Aimed at Saving Children, is Published
"So You Love an...Alcoholic?" shares a firsthand account of Grace’s journey to living a healthier life full of self-love, acceptance, and truth. It compiles the hard-learned lessons and realizations that she faced during recovery while focusing on bringing healing, affirmation, relief, and wisdom to women who find themselves in the same situation. The lessons found in "So You Love an...Alcoholic?" inspire women to take action and seek help for themselves-not just their alcoholics. - June 15, 2018 - Grace W. Wroldson - Author
IVI: An Open-Source Approach Will Drive Healthcare Value Assessment 2.0
IVI’s Open Source Value Project Produces Actionable Data on Value of Rheumatology Treatment Sequencing Designs - June 14, 2018 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Law Firm Owen, Patterson, and Owen Files Lawsuit on Behalf of USC Students Suing the University of California and Dr. George Tyndall for Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Attorneys from Owen, Patterson, and Owen announce they have filed a lawsuit on behalf of female students from the University of Southern California who allege they were sexually violated by Dr. George Tyndall, the university’s full-time gynecologist. - June 14, 2018 - Owen, Patterson, and Owen
EMU Health Partners with Mount Sinai in Queens
EMU Health is proud to announce its partnership with Mount Sinai to provide cardiology services in its Glendale, Queens multispecialty medical center. Mount Sinai, Ranked 9th nationally for Cardiology & Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, is celebrated internationally as a world leader in all facets of cardiology care, cardiac surgery, and advanced research. - June 13, 2018 - EMU Health
MedAware Systems Launches Comprehensive Sedation Database
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today it is launching the world’s largest database of evidence on the use, safety, and efficacy of sedatives in critical care settings. This database is available through the Company’s Science of Health Informatics (SOHInfo)™ subscription... - June 13, 2018 - Biomed Industries Inc.
New Addiction Memoir Honored as Finalist in 2018 International Book Awards
LWS Literary Services announces that "Mind on Fire: A Case of Successful Addiction Recovery," written by Philip Muls, was chosen as a Finalist in the Addiction and Recovery category of the 2018 International Book Awards. Muls’ memoir chronicles his journey from high-functioning alcoholic and corporate executive to recovered addict. Muls wrote his story in order to offer hope, support, and guidance to those struggling with addiction. - June 12, 2018 - LWS Literary Services
Georgianna L. Bridgers Honored as a VIP Member for 2018 by the Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Georgianna L. Bridgers of Bronx, New York has been honored as a VIP Member for 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. VIP Members exemplify tenacity. They realize that in order... - June 12, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Unbound Medicine and APSA Launch ExPERT CME Platform
Unbound Medicine and the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA), the nation's largest professional organization serving the pediatric surgical specialty, today launched a trailblazing Continuing Medical Education (CME) platform for pediatric surgeons. Dubbed ExPERT - the Exam-based Pediatric surgery Educational Reference Tool - this resource allows surgeons to both stay up to date and obtain Continuous Certification credits anytime, anywhere on their device of choice. - June 12, 2018 - Unbound Medicine
Autism Service Dog to Help 17-Year-Old Girl in Madison, CT
Maeve, a 17-year old girl living in Madison, Connecticut, received a very special delivery of an Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers to help better communicate her needs on the spectrum. - June 12, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
PuRxCell Names Medical Director for Taiwan
PuRxCell Offers Physicians Stem Cell Training, Protocols and Products. - June 12, 2018 - PuRxCell
Medical Imaging Community Applauds Energy & Commerce Committee for Its Attention to Device Cyber Security and Hygiene for Legacy Devices
MITA stresses that guarding against cyber attacks is a "shared responsibility" among manufacturers, health delivery organizations, and third-party servicers. - June 11, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
FDA Clears First System to Combine Smartphone Controlled UVB Light with Occlusive Hydrating Gels to Treat Inflammatory Skin Disease
Luma Therapeutics, dedicated to eradicating suffering from inflammatory skin disease, is launching illuvinateTM, an innovative and modern twist on a safe and effective treatment called the Goeckerman regimen, invented over 100 years ago by a dermatologist at the Mayo Clinic. Backed by strong clinical trial data, this system enables those suffering from chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema, to experience clear skin after performing therapy in the comfort of their own homes. - June 11, 2018 - Luma Therapeutics
Nelson Bulmash Gains Following on Atlanta and Florida Radio Broadcasts
Radio and podcast show Health Matters with Dr. Nelson Bulmash is growing a strong and loyal following, reaching out to 1.5 million people and growing. - June 11, 2018 - Nelson Bulmash
Epic® API Integration with EndoVault Introduces a Seamless Workflow to Grady Memorial
EndoSoft® has finished its API integration with Epic®, to complete a streamlined workflow at Grady Memorial. The first of its kind integration, now allows clinicians in Gastroenterology and Pulmonary, to access EndoVault directly through their Epic® application, streamlining workflow... - June 09, 2018 - EndoSoft
Paul J. Napoli Convinces Second Circuit to Reinstate Jimmy Nolan’s Law
After the New York Court of Appeals answered two burning questions, a federal appeals court reinstated Jimmy Nolan’s Law. The move opens up the possibility for an entire group of 9/11 injury victims to obtain relief in court. “We worked hard to get Jimmy Nolan’s law passed. So,... - June 08, 2018 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
Arteric to Present on Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Marketing at Digital Pharma West
Two Case Studies Illustrate the Impact of AI on Accelerating Business, and the Insights That Result. - June 08, 2018 - Arteric
Launch of Free, Curated, and Comprehensive Patient and Caregiver Help Index
Patients and caregivers now have access to one of the largest free and curated indexes of patient and caregiver resources on the web. This new resource provides direct connections and 1-click contact to hundreds of curated sources of support and patient advocacy via any mobile device or computer... - June 07, 2018 - Dr. Me, LLC
Digitize.AI Selected as Finalist in 2018 HFMA “Virtual Pitch” Technology Competition
Premier association for healthcare finance professionals votes Digitize.AI among the most innovative and valued companies ahead of the HFMA Annual Conference. - June 07, 2018 - Digitize.AI
Fueled by Rapid Growth, Green Rush Packaging Expands Their Leadership Team
Green Rush Packaging’s new management team aims to shape the future of cannabis packaging. - June 06, 2018 - Green Rush Packaging
Arteric.com Named Best Marketing Website and Best Professional Services Website
Latest Awards Follow Wins for Mobile Website Design. - June 06, 2018 - Arteric
Proteor to Acquire Ability Dynamics LLC
Proteor (880 employees, 87 million EUR turnover), leader of the French custom-made O&P market, continues its growth with the acquisition of Ability Dynamics, the US developer and manufacturer of the RUSH Foot glass composite prosthetic feet. - June 06, 2018 - Ability Dynamics
MedAware Systems Launches Dementia Database at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that it is launching its Science of Health Informatics (SOHInfo)™ dementia research databse at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) in Chicago this July 22- 26, at booth 628. The Company will also be presenting two... - June 06, 2018 - Biomed Industries Inc.
GeBBS Plants 5,000 Trees to Celebrate 5,000 Employee Milestone
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, a leading national provider of innovative revenue cycle management (RCM) and HIM solutions announced recently that the company is planting 5,000 trees in the U.S., Philippines and India to celebrate crossing 5,000 worldwide employees. GeBBS provides end-to-end RCM... - June 05, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
Ocean Galleries Presents Modern Masters – Artwork by Picasso, Chagall, Dalí, and Miró
This Fourth of July, Ocean Galleries presents “Modern Masters,” an exhibition of original art by the Masters of the twentieth century: Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí, and Joan Miró. The collection features museum-quality art from each of these titans, with an array of media, subjects, and time periods. “Modern Masters” runs Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 8. Ocean Galleries will host curatorial receptions 7-10 PM on Friday, June 29, Saturday, June 30, and Sunday, July 1. - June 05, 2018 - Ocean Galleries
AMZfiling Launches Its New Bilingual Patient Sign-in Sheets
AMZfiling has released the bilingual version of their patient sign-in sheets to accommodate both English and Spanish speaking patients. Each sheet contains 23 removable labels and can record over 2,500 patient visits. After a patient signs in for their appointment, simply remove the numbered label... - June 05, 2018 - AMZfiling
The United Physicians of San Antonio (UPSA) Tap Stratus Interoperable to Design and Build a Data Management and BI Platform for ACOs
SI and UPSA ACO will kick off initiative to deliver data management and business intelligence capabilities to ACOs nationally. - June 04, 2018 - Stratus Interoperable
National Women Chiropractors Day, June 5
Women Chiropractors Non Profit Organization is celebrating the second annual National Women Chiropractors Day on June 5, 2018 in honor of all women chiropractors internationally. This non-profit was launched in 2017 to empower and connect compassionate, confident, charitable and courageous women chiropractors globally. - June 04, 2018 - Women Chiropractors
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. Acknowledged as a Most Influential Business Professional by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Leona W. Ayers, M.D. of Dublin, Ohio has been acknowledged as a Most Influential Business Professional for 2018 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... - June 02, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Paul Verbene Joins PreAxia Board of Directors
PreAxia Health Care Payment Systems Inc. (OTC Pink: PAXH), a publicly traded and fully reporting company, is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Verbene has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Verberne has been involved in the Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) industry since 2004,... - June 01, 2018 - PreAxia Health Care Payment Systems
Blink Device Company Receives CE Mark for TwitchView™ Quantitative Monitor for Neuromuscular Blockade; Debuts at European Society of Anaesthesiology Meeting
Blink Device Company announced today that it has received a CE Mark for TwitchView, its novel, user-friendly, quantitative monitor for neuromuscular blockade. With this certification, the company plans to launch the product into the European market, first appearing at the 2018 European Society of... - June 01, 2018 - Blink Device Company
MED + Launches New Website to Better Serve the Community in Need of Reliable Home Health Care Products & Services
MED + Medical Equipment Distribution is pleased to announce the launch of their new website at www.medplushealth.ca. The revamped website was designed to make it easier for clients to engage with the MED + sales team for all their home health care product and service needs; while providing vital... - June 01, 2018 - MED + Medical Equipment Distribution
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center to Offer Unique, State-of-the-Art MRI Technology Suite
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center is pleased to offer the latest in MRI technology starting June 2018. The new General Electric Optima MR450w 1.5T with GEM Suite coil technology provides quiet technology, unique lighting including high resolution LED screens, a table surface designed to increase comfort, advanced imaging capabilities and wide-bore architecture to add space around patients who struggle with confined spaces. This suite is truly one-of-a-kind in Colorado. - June 01, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Last Available Seats at SMi’s Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast Conference Next Week
SMi Group: registrations will be closing soon for Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast Conference taking place on June 4-5 in San Diego CA, USA. - June 01, 2018 - SAE Media Group
MITA Applauds Lawmakers Efforts to Exempt Medical Devices from Tariffs
Representatives Paulsen, Peters lead bipartisan letter to Lighthizer with the support of 40 lawmakers. - May 31, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
BOLDplanning Inc. Reaches Major Milestone of 10,000 Preparedness Plans Developed via Its Online Software Platform
BOLDplanning Inc., the market frontrunner in consulting and software solutions for preparedness planning, announced today it has reached a milestone of 10,000 preparedness plans developed via the company’s online planning platform. BOLDplanning has served the preparedness planning needs of... - May 31, 2018 - BOLDplanning
Custom Trained Autism Service Dog Delivered to 5-Year-Old Boy in Kingston, Ontario
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers delivered a very special Autism Service Dog to a young boy named Silas in Canada. - May 31, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Perthera to Exhibit at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2018 Annual Meeting
Perthera, Inc., the leading Therapeutics Intelligence Company™, is attending the 2018 ASCO Annual Meeting at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, June 1-5, 2018. Perthera science and clinical results will be represented in a Podium Presentation, 2 Poster Presentations and a Symposium Breakfast. - May 30, 2018 - Perthera, Inc.
Origin Wireless Turns Popular Mesh Routers Into Smart Sensing Stations
Origin Wireless™ today announced its collaboration with ASUS® to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) enabled Wi-Fi by porting its patented Time Reversal Machine™ (TRM) to the popular ASUS Lyra wireless mesh routers based on the Qualcomm® Mesh Networking Platform, as to be demonstrated at COMPUTEX 2018. - May 30, 2018 - Origin Wireless
Uklon: "Free Insurance for Peer-to-Peer Ridesharing Provides Excellent Results!"
On October 18, 2017 the largest Ukrainian online transportation service Uklon, together with the local subsidiary of the French insurance company AXA, launched free life insurance for their passengers. Insurance automatically covers all users of the application or the web-based service interface in... - May 30, 2018 - UKLON
Neurosurgeon and Motorcycle Enthusiast Dr. Charles L. Rosen Features Motorcycle Safety on New Website
Dr. Charles L. Rosen, a neurosurgeon whose expertise is focused on cranial base and neurovascular surgery, announced today the launch of his website, drcharlesrosen.com, which features his video blogs on motorcycle safety, titled “Biker Brain Surgeon.” - May 30, 2018 - BlaineTurner Advertising
Dr. Bernard L. Upshur Recognized on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square, New York City by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Bernard L. Upshur of Palm Coast, Florida has been recognized on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of software bidding. About Dr. Bernard L. Upshur Dr. - May 30, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
HealthAware® and Blood Centers of America Partner to Engage Blood Donors with Innovative Chatbot Behavioral Change Technology
HealthAware® and Blood Centers of America Inc., (BCA) entered into an agreement to provide HealthAware’s Kare-N® blood donor engagement and recruitment programs to all BCA member centers. Based on a proprietary evidence-based behavior change framework, Kare-N interacts with blood... - May 30, 2018 - HealthAware LLC
Joann M. Aldrich Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Joann M. Aldrich, of Woodstock, Connecticut, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Medical Practice Management. - May 30, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who