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Medicare Changes the Rules for Sleep Centers - Advanced Sleep Medicine Services, Inc. is Ready
Medicare has issued new rules for sleep centers in California, Nevada and Hawaii requiring accreditation by a national accrediting body effective June 5, 2017. Advanced Sleep Medicine Services, Inc., the leading provider of sleep testing services and PAP therapeutic devices in Southern California, is fully accredited and meets all the requirements of the new rules. - May 31, 2017 - Advanced Sleep Medicine Services, Inc.
Gordon Early, MD, MPH, FACOEM, Approved with Multiple Insurance Plans
Dr. Gordon Early with Wellness Family Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina, has received approval as a provider with multiple insurance plans. - May 19, 2017 - Wellness Family Medicine
Powerful New Book by Karen L. Smith, DPM, Explains How to Stop Heel Pain Permanently, Even if Insurance Doesn’t Cover Care
Plantar fasciitis afflicts as many as one in 10 Americans – with summer a high season for worsening symptoms and new cases, says Arizona foot-and-ankle surgeon Karen L. Smith, DPM, whose new book – "Killing Heel Pain: Your Final Freedom from Plantar Fasciitis – reviews strategies for treating the condition. Her book is written especially for sufferers with limited or no healthcare coverage as well as those with great coverage but who have been discouraged by the condition's difficulty to treat. - May 17, 2017 - Karen L. Smith DPM
Novation Holdings, Inc. Releases Medical-Dental Web Portal
Release of Web Portal - May 16, 2017 - Novation Holdings Inc
Global Nephrology and Urology Devices Market by Product Types, Geography, Trends and Forecast to 2021, New Report by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Nephrology and Urology Devices Market by Device Types (Dialysis Devices, Urinary Stone Treatment, Lithotripters, Ureteral Stents, Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment, Sacral Neuromodulation, Mesh and Slings, Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment Devices, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Devices, BPH Catheterization Ablation Devices, Prostatic Stents, Endoscopy Devices) and Forecast 2017-2021 - May 04, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
The Medical Center of Aurora & Project Angel Heart Use Food as Medicine
The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced today that they are partnering with Project Angel Heart in a groundbreaking pilot program whereby TMCA dietitians will help discharged patients connect with Project Angel Heart, who will then provide healthy meals to those patients for 30 days following... - May 03, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
BÜHLMANN Laboratories AG Announces New Health Canada Licences for Quantum Blue® Infliximab Assay, IBDoc®, and CALEX® Cap Device
BÜHLMANN Laboratories AG’s Quantum Blue® Infliximab, lateral flow assay for rapid quantification of Infliximab in Serum; IBDoc®, the first in-vitro diagnostic home testing device measuring the inflammatory marker fecal calprotectin at home; as well as CALEX® Cap Device for rapid stool extraction are now commercially available in Canada and are Health Canada licenced. - May 02, 2017 - BUHLMANN Diagnostics Corp
Prescribe with Confidence. GenoScribe Live Software by Emgenex is Integrating Pharmacogenetic Testing with Medication Risk Management Software
GenoScribe by Emgenex is an extensive and unprecedented pharmacogenetic testing service to help providers personalize treatment and medications based on a patient's genetics. Now the offering of GenoScribe Live software is going beyond pharmacogenetics. It is a comprehensive medication risk management tool powered by data, analytics and scientific research. - May 02, 2017 - Emgenex
The National Hispanic Medical Association Partners with Mary’s Center to Highlight the Importance of Preventive Care
A Health Fair with Free Screenings will be held for the Community. - April 29, 2017 - Mary's Center
Dr. Suchitra Kamineni Joins Midlothian Primary Care Doctors
Dr. Suchitra Kamineni, a internal medicine specialist joins Midlothian Primary Care Doctors. - April 26, 2017 - Midlothian Primary Care Doctors
Dr. Rashida Henderson Joins Mansfield Primary Care Doctors
Dr. Rashida Henderson, a family medicine specialist, joins Mansfield Primary Care Doctors. - April 26, 2017 - Mansfield Primary Care Doctors
RadmediX Launches Revolutionary Digital Radiology Solutions at UCAOA 2017 Booth 314
Breakthrough, next generation approach to digital radiology for the Urgent Care Marketplace. - April 15, 2017 - RadmediX
Global Menopausal Hot Flashes Therapy Market by Products, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2021, New Research by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Menopausal Hot Flashes Therapy Market by Therapy Types (Hormonal Therapy, Estrogen, Progestin, Combination Therapy, Non-Hormonal Therapy) and Forecast 2017-2021 - April 15, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
The Medical Center of Aurora Receives “A” Patient Safety in Spring 2017 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
The Medical Center of Aurora was one of 823 hospitals to receive an “A” for its commitment to reducing errors, infections, and accidents that can harm patients. - April 13, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
PatientClick Launches TeleMed iPhone App for Patients - PC Connect Securely Connects Providers to Patients
PatientClick, Inc. announced the release of their new patient portal application, PC Connect, designed to give patients more control over their health and wellness. The patient-facing TeleMedicine application for iPhone users allows patients to quickly and easily connect with physicians from the... - April 06, 2017 - PatientClick
Southwestern Community College Holds Ribbon Cutting for Health Sciences Simulation Lab Featuring TekTone®
On Tuesday, March 28th, 2017, Southwestern Community College (SCC) in Sylva, North Carolina held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new state-of-the-art health sciences simulation lab. The lab features the latest simulation technology to be used by students, including simulated dummies for... - April 06, 2017 - TekTone® Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc.
Global Medical Disposables Market by Products, Geography, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2020, New Research by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Medical Disposables Market by Product Type (Drug Delivery Disposables, Wound Management Supplies, Non-Woven Medical Disposables, Laboratory, Diagnostic and Surgical Disposables) 2016-2020. - April 06, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Dr. Stanley J. Pool Joins Village Family Practice
Village Family Practice is opening its eighth location to better serve its patients. This expansion comes with the addition of Dr. Stanley J. Pool and his established practice. Dr. Pool has been serving the Southeast Houston community for more than 40 years. Dr. Pool will continue to see patients at his current location (8951 Ruthby St, Houston, TX 77061) with the support of a new physician, Dr. Theodore Lawler Jr. - April 03, 2017 - Village Family Practice
TCT Research tDCS Stimulator for Chronic Pain - Clinical Trial Results
Newly released clinical trial with the TCT Research tDCS stimulator for treatment of chronic pain. - April 02, 2017 - TCT Research
Cyrex Laboratories Unveils Array 22 for Unprecedented Accuracy in Assessing SIBO
Cyrex Laboratories, a clinical laboratory specializing in functional immunology and autoimmune reactivity, is leading the charge with their new Array 22- Irritable Bowel/SIBO Screen. - March 24, 2017 - Cyrex Laboratories
Tulsa Surgical Arts with ID (TULSASUA) Has Entered an Agreement with SpectraMedi MSO
Tulsa Surgical Arts with ID (TULSASUA) adopts the services of SpectraMedi MSO, one of the efficient transcription service providers in U.S. - March 24, 2017 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Global Intracranial Pressure Monitors Market by Products, Applications, End Users and Forecast to 2020, New Research by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Intracranial Pressure Monitors Market by ICP Monitor Types (External Ventricular Drain, Fiber Optic Devices, Lumbar Drainage System, Microtransducer ICP Monitoring Devices, Non-Invasive ICP Monitoring Devices, Pnematic Transducers, Strain Gauge Transducers), Applications (Intracerebral Hemorrhage, Meningitis, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Traumatic Brain Injury), End Users (Hospitals, Trauma Centers) 2016-2020 - March 23, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
The Medical Center of Aurora Opens New Pediatric & Pediatric Intermediate Care Units
The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced today that its new Pediatric and Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit is open. The new unit is part of the Pediatric Care network within the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) through HealthONE. The newly renovated space features five dedicated,... - March 21, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Great Futures Celebrity Charity Polo: The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation Was a Proud Sponsor of the 4th Annual Benefit for the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club
Chauncey Lufkin, local philanthropist, supports several Palm Beach County charitable organizations throughout the year, including The Boys and Girls Club and Quantum House. - March 14, 2017 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
Publisher Offers Readers Self-Help Parenting Book Through Pay What You Want Option – Then Gifts a Percentage Forward to National Parenting Network
The re-release of a book ahead of its time still offers parents natural solutions for unsuspecting teething-related symptoms! - February 28, 2017 - Whole Planet Productions, Inc.
Gilad&Gilad Gambles on Las Vegas
Gilad&Gilad, the health science company is presently relocating its headquarters to Henderson (a suburb of Las Vegas), Nevada, expecting growth of its dietary supplements products, AgmaSet® and AgmaVet(TM), for nerve health. - February 28, 2017 - Gilad&Gilad
Acupuncture Proves 94% Effective Rate in Treating Depression
A new study confirms these results and patients’ three month follow up appointments continue to be significantly intact. Three months later, the success rate remained remarkably at 89%, demonstrating that acupuncture and moxibustion provides both short term and long term benefits for depressive patients. Depression affects over 15 million adults in the US, roughly 6.7% of our population. This research brings hope to this severe, yet common illness. - February 28, 2017 - Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac, PhD
The Medical Center of Aurora Opens New Pediatric Emergency Rooms
The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced today that its new Pediatric Emergency Rooms (ER), are open. The new ER unit is part of the Pediatric Care network within the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children (RMHC) through HealthONE. The newly renovated space features five dedicated, private... - February 25, 2017 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Houston-Based Mobile Lice-Removal Company Lice Care Solutions is Expanding Its Operations to Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas — As “super lice” outbreaks continue to spread across the United States, Houston-based mobile lice-removal company Lice Care Solutions LLC is expanding its operations to Dallas, Texas. Super lice, the name given to a strain of lice resistant to chemical lice-removal... - February 22, 2017 - Lice Care Solutions
New Book Presents Substantial Evidence of Life After Death
Distinguished University of Virginia professor cites findings of studies indicating the brain influences consciousness but does not create it. Rather, the brain connects consciousness to and integrates it with the body. - February 22, 2017 - The Oaklea Press
Global Disposable Syringes Market Analysis: Products, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2020, New Research by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Disposable Syringes Market by Syringe Types (Safety Syringes – Automatic Syringes and Manual Retractable Syringes, Non-Retractable Syringes; and Conventional Syringes – With or Without Needles) 2016-2020 - February 17, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
OrthoNeuro Expands Foot & Ankle Division with the Addition of Podiatrist, Dr. Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr.
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Ralph J. Napolitano, Jr. will join their multi-specialty physician practice March 1st, 2017. This addition will expand OrthoNeuro’s foot and ankle division to include podiatry and wound care services. - February 10, 2017 - OrthoNeuro
Recent Release – Global Endoscope Reprocessing Device Market Expert Opinion Report 2023
New Market Research Reports Title "Market Overview – Endoscope Reprocessing Device Market Shares, Strategies And Forecasts to 2023: Credence Research" Has Been Added to CredenceResearch.com Report Database. - February 10, 2017 - Credence Research
Global Contraceptive Drugs and Devices Market Analysis: Size, Share, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2020, New Findings by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Contraceptive Drugs and Devices Market by Drug Type (Oral Pills, Injectable Drugs and Topical Drugs), and Device Type (Diaphragms - Cervical Cap or Shield, Female Condoms, Intrauterine Devices, Male Condoms, Non-Surgical Permanent Devices, Sponges, Sub-Dermal Implants, and Vaginal Rings) 2016-2020. - February 03, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Global Healthcare Cloud Computing Market Analysis: Service Delivery and Pricing Models, End Users and Forecast to 2020, New Research by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Healthcare Cloud Computing Market by Service Delivery Models (Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Software as a Service), Pricing Models (Subscription Based, Pay Per Use Model) and End Users (Clinical Information Systems – Electronic Medical Record, Picture Archiving and Communication System, Radiology Information System; Non-Clinical Information Systems – Automatic Patient Billing, Claims Management, Revenue Cycle Management) 2016-2020 - February 01, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Blood Collection Processing, Management Devices & Consumables Global Market Estimated to be Worth $35,693 Million by 2023
Blood collection, processing, management devices & consumables devices play a vital role in the collection of blood from donors, segregating into blood components. These blood collection, processing, management devices & consumables help in avoiding the transmission of infectious diseases and other complications during transfusion. - January 27, 2017 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Statewide Health Literacy Initiative Receives Sponsorship from Florida Blue Foundation
The Florida Literacy Coalition announced that it has been awarded a three-year, $300,000 grant by the Florida Blue Foundation to continue the Florida Health Literacy Initiative. This program provides local literacy, family literacy and adult English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs with... - January 27, 2017 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Global Casting and Splinting Equipment Market Analysis: Equipment Types, Growth Trends and Forecast to 2020, Exclusive Report by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Casting and Splinting Equipment Market by Casting Equipment (Cast Cutters, Casting Tapes, Plaster Casts, and Other Essential Tools and Accessories), and Splitting Equipment (Fiberglass and Plaster Splits, Other Material Splits, and Essential Tools and Accessories) 2016-2020 - January 24, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Creekside Integrative Medical Center Announced Today That They Are Now Taking an Integrative Approach to Health Care
Dr. Gabor Farkas DC of Creekside Integrative Medical Center announced that those looking for an integrated approach to health care have a new option in Friendswood. Get that integrated approach at Creekside Integrative Medical Center - officially accepting new patients. - January 21, 2017 - Creekside Integrative Medical Center
Workplace Medical Corp. Expands Ontario Occupational Health Clinic Network with Two Acquisitions
Occupational health and wellness provider Workplace Medical Corp. has acquired two new occupational health clinics in southwestern Ontario. These new clinics in Niagara Falls and Ajax will expand WMC’s occupational health and absence management services into these geographically strategic regions. This acquisition allows WMC to expand its mission to keep Canada working. - January 18, 2017 - Workplace Medical Corp.
Spectrio Releases the 2017 Guide to Outpatient Customer Experience
New report from Spectrio offers six recommendations to help providers embrace consumerism and improve patient experience. - January 11, 2017 - Spectrio
Global Blood Pressure Monitoring Devices Market USD 3.2 Billion by 2020, Published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
The global blood pressure monitoring devices market growing at the rate of 8.8% CAGR and estimated to reach USD 3.2 Billion by 2020, published by iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc. Visit Blood Pressure Monitoring Devices Market – Device Types (Ambulatory, Automated, Blood Pressure Instrument... - January 10, 2017 - iHealthcareAnalyst, Inc.
Children's Rights in Danger: Dr. Jim Sears Speaks Up for the Babies at American Safe Sight Foundation
Dr. Jim Sears, of The Doctors Show on CBS, knows babies. As a pediatrician known best for his family's medical practice in the charming little coastal town of San Juan Capistrano, "Dr. Jim" is loved by his littlest patients and parents alike. Dr. Jim gave the babies a voice in his keynote Speech at The American Safe Sight Foundation (ASF) on health-care caused EKC transmission to babies by ophthalmologists. - December 25, 2016 - American Safe Sight Foundation
Devon Medical Products Announces New Ownership and Strategic Direction
Leading medical device designer and manufacturer, Devon Medical Products, unveils it is under new ownership with a new strategic direction to enhance products, amplify customer satisfaction and expand worldwide. - December 09, 2016 - Devon Medical Products
Stem Cells Can Successfully Treat Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
The Bioscience Americas science team has a 5-year, 76% remission rate treating Type 1 diabetes using a patient's own stem cells. - December 08, 2016 - Bioscience Americas
Hometown Urgent Care Supporting Local Community with Multi-Location Food Drive Through December 15
Hometown Urgent Care Continues Efforts to Support Local Community.. - December 07, 2016 - Hometown Urgent Care
Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon, Scott Stephens, MD Joins OrthoNeuro in November 2016
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Scott Stephens joined their multi-specialty physician practice on November 28th, 2016. Dr. Scott Stephens is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery, and sports medicine. He performs all aspects of shoulder surgery from... - November 28, 2016 - OrthoNeuro
Care Technology Solutions Receives $100K Investment by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Care Technology Solutions, LLC (CTS) has been selected by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania for a $100,000 investment to expand marketing and sales it was announced today by Joe Cellucci, co-founder and CEO. The company is headquartered in Ben Franklin TechVentures®,... - November 28, 2016 - Xverity
Gensco Pharma Announces ColciGel®, a New Transdermal Medication Indicated for the Treatment of Acute Gout Flares in Adults
A new transdermal gel has been developed and is now available by prescription only to treat the symptoms of gout attacks. ColciGel® is a transdermal medication that provides rapid relief of pain at the first sign of acute gout flares without gastrointestinal problems. - November 22, 2016 - Gensco Pharma
Comfort Keepers of Toronto, ON Provides 10-Point Guide to Home Care
Toronto Agency Working to Help Clients Find the Right Care for Their Needs - November 22, 2016 - Comfort Keepers of Toronto, ON