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National Kidney Month Free Fact Sheets Available
March is National Kidney Month and the Northeast Kidney Foundation provides free information for consumers. - March 08, 2012 - Northeast Kidney Foundation
SADS Foundation Launches Ground-Breaking "Q & A" Platform
The SADS Foundation, in conjunction with the Mayo Clinic, is delighted to announce the launch of the ground-breaking program: “The Heart of the Matter – Ask the Experts." This innovative program features questions regarding Long QT syndrome and other SADS conditions, with answers... - March 08, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Heart Rhythm Charity Welcomes SMC’s Decision on Approval of New Anticoagulant for Scotland
Atrial Fibrillation Association (AFA) has welcomed the decision by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) to approve Rivaroxaban for use by healthcare practitioners working in NHS Scotland. - February 17, 2012 - Atrial Fibrillation Association
South Nassau Communities Hospital Among First to Implant World’s Smallest, Thinnest ICD to Prevent Heart Failure
The new device includes options to promote appropriate therapy, reduce right ventricular pacing, and improve patient management. Additionally, the device streamlines the implant procedure with the new standard defibrillation connection system. - February 16, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Talk Coming to Ohio University Lancaster on February 11
Learn about the causes of sudden cardiac arrest in youth and what you can do to help a child in need. - February 09, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Carol Meyer Willingham, Soprano, to Sing in Concert Benefiting the SADS Foundation
Carol Meyer Willingham, of Salado, will sing in solo recital Sunday, February 12, 2012, at 7:00 PM as part of the Caliber Oak Chapel Music Series to benefit SADS, an organization that promotes awareness and research of Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes. The performance is in memory of Carol's... - January 22, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
South Nassau Communities Hospital is One of Just 167 Hospital’s in US to Earn Gold Performance Award for Cardiac Care
To earn the award, South Nassau needed to adhere to the treatment guidelines in ACTION Registry–GWTG for 12 consecutive quarters (three years) and meet a performance standard of at least 85% for specific performance measures. - December 07, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
GenWay Biotech Launches Cardiovascular Diagnostic Blood Test at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2011 First Multiple Biomarker Test to Predict Near Term MI
FirstMark, the diagnostic division of GenWay Biotech, Inc., today announced study results and the commercial launch of PREventTM. FirstMark PREvent is the first multiple biomarker test that accurately predicts near term (approximately 2-3 years) risk of myocardial infarction for suspected or confirmed coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. FirstMark PREvent is now available and will be targeted to primary care physicians and cardiologists. - November 24, 2011 - GenWay Biotech
William R. Higgs Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
William R. Higgs, of Fairhope, Alabama, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Cardiology. About William R. Higgs Dr. William R. Higgs is a Cardiovascular Surgeon... - November 11, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
CareSouth Health System Acquires Family Care Inc of Virginia
CareSouth Health System Inc., the largest privately held home health services provider in Georgia, announced today that it has purchased Family Care, Incorporated of Virginia. The company is a Medicare certified provider of home health and personal care services with locations in Richmond and... - November 03, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Object Research Systems, to Present Vessel Analysis Solution at RSNA, Chicago 2011
Object Research Systems, a leader in Advanced Visualization 3-D, PACS/DICOM Viewer Solutions will present the ORS Visual Vessel Analysis "Plug-In" Add-On Solution for vascular analysis and stent-graft planning at the RSNA, Chicago 2011, booth #1002. - October 30, 2011 - Object Research Systems, ORS. Inc.
Eleven CareSouth Homecare Professionals Agencies Named to 2011 HomeCare Elite
CareSouth Homecare Professionals today announced that 11 of its home health care divisions encompassing 33 locations and three of its managed agencies have been named to the 2011 HomeCare Elite™, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. CareSouth agencies... - October 21, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
State Farm and Major League Baseball Go to Bat for the SADS Foundation Again
The SADS Foundation won their second $18,000 charitable donation in the State farm Go To Bat program. - October 15, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
First Online Job Fair for Graduate Level Scientists Opens
Over 500 Life Scientists Registered The Virtual Job Summit hosted by Bio Careers (www.biocareers.com) opened today with more than 500 graduate level life scientists registered for the event. All of the recruits hold degrees from Medical/Graduate Schools ranked among the top 15%. At the Summit,... - October 05, 2011 - Bio Careers
Bicuspid Aortic Foundation Observes Thoracic Aortic Disease (TAD) Awareness 2011
In December, news reports chronicled the illness and hospitalization of Richard Holbrooke. Among them was one from the Washington Post on December 12th: “Special envoy Richard Holbrooke has surgery for tear in aorta.” The next day, December 13th, Richard Holbrooke died. In observing TAD Awareness 2011, the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation is committed to sharing information aimed at reducing the incidence of aortic emergencies and their too-often tragic consequences. - October 03, 2011 - Bicuspid Aortic Foundation
Heart Rhythm Congress 2011 Assembles Leading Experts in Cardiology in Birmingham - Arrhythmia Alliance
The UK's main heart rhythm conference opens in Birmingham. - September 30, 2011 - Arrhythmia Alliance
SADS Host Their 5th International Conference in Atlanta
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation (SADS) will host their 5th International Conference in Atlanta October 1st and 2nd. - September 29, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
9/24 Triathlon Remembers 10-Year Old Abbey; Brings Awareness to Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes
Triathlon event in Rock Hill South Carolina. This event is in honor of Abbey Wambach, who died at the age of 10 due to complications related to a SADS condition. The event will benefit the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) foundation. - September 24, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
VersaSuite’s Version 8.0 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Inpatient/Hospital Certification
Austin, TX based Health Care Software company adds Complete EHR Hospital Certification to its impressive suite of fully integrated EHR, PM, HIS, RIS/PACS, ASC and Inventory offerings. - August 31, 2011 - VersaSuite
CareSouth Tags Dean Alverson as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Sales
CareSouth Health System, Inc., the largest privately held home health services company in Georgia, announced today that Dean Alverson has joined CareSouth as Senior Vice-President of Business Development and Sales. The announcement was made today by CareSouth President and Chief Executive Officer,... - August 10, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Leading Cardiologist Associate Director of Interventional Cardiology
Board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine, Dr. Rehman has been an attending cardiologist at SNCH since 2002. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention. - July 30, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
International Journal of Angiology Offers Insight Into All Sub-Specialties of Vascular Medicine
The multidisciplinary approach of the IJA offers insight into all sub-specialties of vascular medicine including vascular and cardiovascular surgery, cardiology and neurology. - July 23, 2011 - Thieme Publishers
Issa Trust Foundation & Couples Resorts Announces Formation of Their Seventh Medical Initiative
Leaders with the Issa Trust Foundation (www.issatrustfoundation.com) announced today a team of paediatric health professionals led by Dr. Stacy McConkey, University of Iowa Children’s Hospital serving children in Jamaica. - July 13, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
Modular Devices Inc. Helps to Quickly Restore Cardiac and Vascular Services to Joplin, MO
Modular Cath Lab installed at St. John’s mobile field hospital. - July 02, 2011 - Modular Devices Inc.
Scisense Offers Educational Webinar “Exploring Synergies Between Echo and Pressure-Volume Systems” Featuring Dr. Kim Connelly
Webinar attendees will learn both the advantages and challenges of echocardiography and PV loop analysis. - June 04, 2011 - Scisense Systems Inc.
Routine Pulse Checks Could Prevent Thousands from Avoidable Death and Disability Says UK Heart Rhythm Charity, Arrhythmia Alliance
UK heart rhythm charities call for life-saving pulse checks to be made routine at GP surgeries. - June 04, 2011 - Arrhythmia Alliance
Scisense Offers an Educational Webinar Titled "Peer-Review Expectations of PV Loop Data" Featuring Dr. Marc Feldman (MD, FACC), University of Texas
Webinar attendees will gain insights about validating PV loop data. - May 21, 2011 - Scisense Systems Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Offers Pacemaker That Will Not Prevent Patients from Having an MRI
In addition to the Revo pacemaker, South Nassau Communities Hospital uses advanced technologies to provide timely, accurate diagnoses and therapies to treat the range of cardiac arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) and defibrillator complications. - April 23, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Heart Test Laboratories Announces New Board Member, Wilson Rondini
Heart Test Laboratories is pleased to announce the appointment of Wilson Rondini to the company's board of directors. - April 15, 2011 - Heart Test Labs
Post Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure Knowledge Centre Launched
EPG Health Media announce the launch of a new interactive Post Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure knowledge centre for healthcare professionals. The educational resource is freely available to doctors at EPG Online (www.epgonline.org/postMIheartfailure). Myocardial Infarction (MI) is more... - April 13, 2011 - IMR International
MUMC First to Offer Pacemaker That is Safe for MRI
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is the first hospital in Savannah to offer the Revo MRI™ SureScan® pacing system, the first pacemaker approved for use in certain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures. Doctors at MUMC implanted the Revo MRI™ SureScan® pacing system, the first pacemaker approved for use in certain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures first device in Savannah on February 22. - March 30, 2011 - Memorial Health
"Lifeline" Hosted by Joan Lunden is Covering Cardiovascular Disease and Gum Disease
LifeLine partners with organizations to create programming that addresses trends in treatment and prevention. - March 17, 2011 - LifeLine
Visiting Physicians Association Diagnostic Services Receives Accreditation by ICAVL
Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL) recognizes VPA Diagnostic Services for its commitment to providing a high level of patient care and quality testing for the diagnosis of vascular disease. - March 17, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
SADS Foundation Advocates for Increased AED Placement in Communities
In light of the recent tragic deaths of 17 year old Wes Leonard in Michigan, and 16 year old Matthew Hammerdorfer in Colorado, the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation strongly recommends that AEDs (automated external defibrillators) be present at sporting events, community centers... - March 11, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
SADS Foundation Announces Major Gift from Medtronic Foundation
The SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 Patient Link grant from the Medtronic Foundation for the "Keeping Hearts Beating" Outreach and Awareness Campaign. This life-saving campaign will allow the SADS Foundation to distribute awareness materials... - March 09, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Heart Test Labs Announced Today the Acceptance by the American Society of Echocardiography of a Clinical Trial Abstract Utilizing Their MyoVista Technology
Heart Test Laboratories MyoVista technology has been accepted as an abstract by the American Society of Echocardiography. It is noted that these results provide continuing evidence that the MyoVista™ technology will be a superior diagnostic tool over conventional ECG. The MyoVista provided... - March 02, 2011 - Heart Test Labs
North American Seminars Inc. Introduces a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, Diabetes Related Orthopedic and Cardiovascular Disorders
Research studies provide supportive evidence for the use of clinical exercise testing and prescribed exercise programs to decrease risk factors for complications related to diabetes. Physical therapists are treating patients for many types of orthopedics and cardiovascular issues everyday, understanding the impact of diabetes is critical to achieving the best patient outcome. - February 25, 2011 - North American Seminars
Block Imaging Announces New Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
Block Imaging International announced today the launch of a new company blog. The “Block Blog” can be found at http://info.blockimaging.com. This blog was created to educate and inform readers on numerous topics within the refurbished medical imaging industry; buying, selling and renting refurbished imaging equipment best practices, engineering, financing and service options as well as answers to common questions and analysis of industry events and topics. - February 19, 2011 - Block Imaging
Answers to Lupus in First of New Webinar Series Presented by New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
“Tools for Managing Your Lupus” is February 23rd. - February 17, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Memorial University Medical Center Among the First in the Nation to Offer New Cardiac Freezing Technology
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah is the first and only facility in southeast Georgia to offer the Arctic Front™ Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter System, a new, cutting-edge treatment for heart rhythm disorders. - February 17, 2011 - Memorial Health
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives $250,000 NYS Grant for Expansion of its Center for Cardiovascular Health
The grant will support the construction of a new electrophysiology laboratory and procedure room for diagnostic studies to determine the source of arrhythmia symptoms and to perform treatment procedures. - February 17, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
UofL Awarded $9.56 Million to Form First-Ever Multi-Center Cardiovascular Research Network
UofL-led consortium includes Johns Hopkins, Emory and VCU to study cardioprotective therapies. - February 10, 2011 - University of Louisville Health Sciences Center
The SADS Foundation Commends the Salt Lake International Airport for Getting IAED Accreditation
The SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation, founded in 1991 in Salt Lake City, UT, commends the Salt Lake International Airport on this prestigious accreditation. Quick response in the case of sudden cardiac arrest, especially with the use of an AED (automated external defibrillator),... - January 22, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Coalition (SCAC) Applauds American Heart Association’s Call for CPR Training for High School Students
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Coalition is issuing a call to action to urge congress to: 1) make sudden cardiac arrest a reportable condition 2) include CPR in high curricula and 3) join the congressional heart and stroke coalition. - January 15, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
NanoCor Therapeutics, Inc. is Awarded a Grant Under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Projects Grant Program (QTDP)
NanoCor Therapeutics, Inc. (NanoCor) today announced the Company was awarded a grant under the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Projects Grant Program (QTDP). The grant is being provided under section 48D of the Internal Revenue Code, enacted as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care... - November 08, 2010 - NanoCor Therapeutics Inc.
Block Imaging Parts & Service, Inc. Announces ISO Certification
Block Imaging Parts & Service, Inc., the fastest growing worldwide provider of medical imaging parts and services, announced today receipt of the ISO 9001:2008 quality management system standard certification. The recommendation for ISO 9001 certification comes after Block recently completed... - October 01, 2010 - Block Imaging
New Avandia® Restrictions in the US | Peterson & Assoc., P.C. is Committed to Inform Patients at New Website
Peterson & Assoc., P.C. is providing the latest information for Victims about New Avandia® Restrictions at New Website, www.avandiaheartdamage.com - September 27, 2010 - Peterson & Associates, P.C.
Mercodia Will Market Their Oxidized LDL ELISA as an In-vitro Diagnostic for Clinical Use
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that the Mercodia Oxidized LDL ELISA can be used clinically as an IVD. Oxidized LDL has been shown to play a key role in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis, making the Mercodia Oxidized LDL ELISA a critical biomarker in cardiovascular disease-related studies and the most widely used method commercially available today. - September 27, 2010 - Mercodia Inc.
Heart Test Laboratories MyoVista™ System Awarded European CE Mark for Heart Disease Screening
Heart Test Laboratories, Inc. today announced that the MyoVista™, its medical screening system which detects Myocardial abnormalities, has been awarded the CE Mark certification by TÜV SÜD. The CE mark (Conformité Européenne) is a mandatory European marking for certain product groups to indicate conformity with essential health and safety requirements. - September 25, 2010 - Heart Test Labs
Polaris Study: Screening Heart Patients for Depression with a Cardiac-based Assessment Greatly Reduces False Positives
When screening heart patients for depression, it is more effective and accurate to use a tool that has been tailored specifically for cardiac patients, a study from Polaris Health Directions finds. - September 24, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions