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Seminar on Managing Suppliers in the Medical Device Industry in Chicago
Event Date: April 7th – 8th, 2016 Speaker: Dan O’Leary; Duration: 2 days; Seminar Link: http://bit.ly/1KuskVX; Location: Chicago, IL - March 06, 2016 - Atlas Systems
PsoriFix LLC Has Manufactured a New Psoriasis Treatment Cream
PsoriFix LLC (Philadelphia, USA) made a test of a new psoriasis-treatment cream. - February 25, 2016 - PsoriFix LLC
Pinnacle ENT Associates Launches New Website for Improved Patient Experience
The redesigned and mobile-friendly PENTAdocs.com provides patients with superior functionality and access to resources. - February 20, 2016 - Pinnacle ENT Associates
MyTabib.com Connects You to Thousands of Medical Service Providers Worldwide
In January, a new medical portal MyTabib.com was launched providing a global healthcare search platform for patients. MyTabib.com offers patients the ability to search for clinics and doctors around the world in which they can compare cost procedures, book appointments right away, write comments and read real patient reviews in the comfort of their own home using the internet. - January 26, 2016 - MyTabib
Urgent Care Extra Opens New Location in Mesa, AZ
Urgent Care Extra expands with the opening of a new Mesa, AZ urgent care clinic. Like all locations, the Mesa location will provide onsite X-ray capabilities which will save you time and money and offers an alternative to the long waits and high costs of the emergency room. - January 22, 2016 - Urgent Care Extra
International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Releases New Clinical Core Curriculum to Aid Specialization of the Field
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis publishes article on first internationally developed and reviewed Core Curriculum to guide clinical knowledge and training in the industry - January 21, 2016 - International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution with a 20-Minute Work-Out
Use this high-intensity plan to blast more calories in less time. - December 30, 2015 - Play Like A Girl!
Rand Paul's Obamacare Replacement
Insurance Processing Corporation (IPC) enrolled America’s 1st tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA). The tax-free HSA is the center-piece of Republican Healthcare Reform. In 2016, IPC is adding low-cost Short-Term-Medical (STM) to the product offerings. IPC expanded its web presence with a consumer blog entitled CRUZforVP.com. The blog’s analysis includes Presidential candidates’ healthcare reforms. IPC's informed opinion rates Rand Paul’s reforms the best. - December 28, 2015 - Insurance Processing Corporation
7 Ways to Grow Your Physician Business with Diagnostics for Doctors
Running a successful business is very much about resourcefulness; a physician clinic is no different. You have to seek out ways to make the best of your resources while at the same time, adding value to your clientele so that they will seek out your business or clinic versus another. - December 14, 2015 - TeleMED Diagnostic Management
Association of Discount Drug Card Organizations (ADDCO) Has Formerly Launched
ADDCO's primary focus is to monitor the discount drug card field, to insure that the distributors of discount drug card act and conduct themselves in a way that is transparent and offers the greatest service to the user. This allows the uninsured and under-insured save money on their prescription medications. - December 05, 2015 - ADDCO
"Healing Your Thyroid Disorder Naturally" a New Book by Dr. Michael Taggart of The Kirkland Health Institute
A newly released book by Dr. Michael Taggart. This is a new approach to healing thyroid conditions without medication. Learn what the body needs and then apply the knowledge for great results. - December 02, 2015 - Kirkland Health Institute
Custom Med Patient Services to Donate $1 to Doctors Without Borders for Each Holiday Sign-Up
The nation’s First Deluxe Concierge with Free Video Consultation Service is celebrating the holidays with a $1 donation to Doctors without Borders for every free CMPForYou sign-up during the Care for the Holidays drive. - December 01, 2015 - Custom Med Patient Services
Experts Suggest Hair Loss in UAE Population May be a Sign of Underlying Health Conditions
Hereditary tendency, lack of essential nutrients, and hormonal imbalances key topics in dermatology conference - November 28, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
HealthTech Start Up Brings a Doctor to Your Door in 15 Minutes
Silicon Valley’s revolutionary new HealthTech start up, KallDoc, announces plans to launch a new on demand service for health care practitioners, leveraging the on call economy to bring house calls back to medicine. The beta trial launches in Chicago today and will soon roll out to 25 more... - November 26, 2015 - KallDoc
Two Physician Groups Merge, Creating Largest Primary Care Network in Denver Metro
Physician Health Partners is pleased to introduce PHPprime, the largest primary care provider network in the Denver metro area serving over 350,000 Coloradans. - November 24, 2015 - Physician Health Partners
Sanofi, Pfizer, MHRA, Seer Pharma, GSK, Genzyme and Novartis to Discuss the Key Issues Surrounding the Global Healthcare Cold Chain Distribution This December in London
SMi Group reports (2015.11.18, London, UK): In two weeks’ time the SMi Group will open their doors to host the 10th annual Cold Chain Distribution Conference. Registration to this industry leading event will be closing soon - November 20, 2015 - SAE Media Group
Human Health Watch Medical Startup Exchanges Donations for Additional Years of Life Within Its Crowdfunding Campaign
One year plus of life expectancy for each donation of US$20 (no more than 5 years for US$100) is offered to donors participating in a crowdfunding campaign to support a new medical startup Human Health Watch, which starts today on Indiegogo crowdfunding platform... - November 13, 2015 - Human Health Watch
The Peterson Group Holds Seminar on Proper Usage of Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies
The Peterson Group (TPG), one of the most active non-profit organizations campaigning against drug counterfeiting just held an awareness seminar on the proper usage of anti-counterfeiting technologies to dozens of pharmacists and local authorities in West Jakarta in Indonesia last October 15, 2015. - November 05, 2015 - The Peterson Group
Osteocom, Inc. Has Entered an Agreement with SpectraMedi MSO
Osteocom, Inc. adopts the services of SpectraMedi MSO, one of the efficient transcription service providers in U.S. - November 04, 2015 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
A Well Regarded Northern Jersey Multi-Specialty Medical Practice Begins a New Era
Just over a week ago, New Jersey Associates in Medicine (NJAIM) held its grand re-opening Open House for Fair Lawn and surrounding business and medical communities. - October 28, 2015 - New Jersey Associates in Medicine, PA
Coloured File Holders from Detectamet Can Save Lives
MAC Clinical Research bought Detectamet’s new wall mountable file holders to save lives. In a rare medical emergency, the correct information is instantly ready to travel in the ambulance with the patient. The new red, yellow, blue, green and black holders match the colour identities of the Wards where volunteers take part in trials of new drugs. - October 22, 2015 - Detectamet
Gensco Laboratories Supports World Arthritis Day on October 12, 2015
Gensco Laboratories, a specialty pharmaceutical company, has recently introduced a new transdermal prescription medication that provides rapid relief at the first sign of an acute gout flare, ColciGel®, indicated for the treatment and prophylaxis of acute gout flares in adults. ColciGel® is easy to apply directly on the site of pain and each bottle has Metered Dose Technology (MDose™) which dispenses the exact amount of transdermal medication. - October 12, 2015 - Gensco Labs
Announcing the Pearly Penile Papule Global Awareness Survey to Study Public Perception of This Common Problem
The PPP Global Awareness Survey is an initiative designed to uncover how the public perceives pearly penile papules and if there is any bias against people that have PPP. - October 12, 2015 - PPP Global Awareness Survey
Allen, TX Spine Surgeon Named to D Magazine Best Doctor List
Dallas area orthopedic spine surgeon, Dr. Sean M. Jones-Quaidoo’s dedication to improving the lives of his patients through his trademark compassionate and comprehensive care has been recognized by his medical colleagues, as he has been named to D Magazine’s prestigious Best Doctors... - October 02, 2015 - SpineVue
World Enteral Feeding Devices Market is Expected to Reach $2,846.7 Million, by 2020
A new study by Allied Market Research, titled, "World Enteral Feeding Devices - Market Opportunity and Forecast, 2014-2020," suggests that the global enteral feeding devices market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period (2015-2020). Enteral feeding tube segment... - September 26, 2015 - Allied Market Research
More Growth for Diagnostic for Doctors: Spirometry Testing Up 100%, On-Demand ECHO, Loop and Holter Monitoring Available
Telemed Diagnostic Management Inc. (TeleMED) is pleased to announce that the volume of Spirometry tests that were performed and interpreted on its Diagnostic for Doctors platform in the month of July more than doubled the test volume in June. As well, ECHO diagnostic testing was recently introduced... - September 25, 2015 - TeleMED Diagnostic Management
Matrix Medical to Attend NASS 2015
Matrix IT, Medical Tracking Systems has announced plans to attend the 2015 NASS 2015 Conference, in Chicago, Illinois. NASS is a conference specifically targeted for interested stakeholders in spinal orthopedic solutions. As the FDA UDI Final Rule is fast approaching, Matrix IT is planning on... - September 20, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Leading Bariatric Surgery Group Opens New Office in the Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX
The North Houston Surgical Associates – A surgical practice dedicated to increasing health and improving quality of life through general and weight loss surgery – are now bringing their thorough, customized, comprehensive, and technology driven care to the greater Houston area. - September 17, 2015 - SpineVue
Urgent Care Extra Opens New Location in San Tan Valley, AZ
The San Tan Valley location, just like the other locations, will also have onsite X-ray capabilities which will save you time and money by avoiding long waits and high costs of the emergency room. - September 15, 2015 - Urgent Care Extra
Ayurveda & Autoimmune Disorders - 15th International Conference, Santa Clara, CA, October 9 - 11, 2015
Ayurveda & Autoimmune Disorders, taking place October 9 – 11, 2015 at the Biltmore Hotel and Suites, 2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA, organized by Global Ayurveda Conferences, LLC (www.globalayurvedaconferences.com) and hosted by Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, Inc. (www.aapna.org), includes a wide array of keynote speakers and featured speakers from various countries – USA, Ireland, Canada, India, Thailand and Australia. - September 01, 2015 - AAPNA
Medicom Health Interactive Announces Josh Fieldman as Vice President, Sales
Medicom Health Interactive, a trusted leader in online personal health solutions, announced the appointment of Josh Fieldman as Vice President, Sales effective August 3, 2015. Mr. Fieldman brings nearly twenty years of sales and management experience in the healthcare industry. Mr. Fieldman will... - August 27, 2015 - Medicom Health Interactive
New Zealand Based Q-Watch Limited Introduces the First Ever Smart Watch Personal Alarm for the Elderly
Seniors now have the option to extend independent living for years with the new Q Watch. The smart watch design takes the medical alert device into the 21st century with the first ever voice-activated cell phone/medical alert device which connects 24/7 to family and emergency response under any condition, even if the wearer falls and can't respond. Go anywhere, anytime with a world of safety features right on your wrist. - August 26, 2015 - QWatch LTD.
American Retirement Advisors Ranked on the Inc 500 List 2nd Straight Year
For second consecutive year, American Retirement Advisors is ranked 4th fastest-growing company in Arizona and is the N0. 12 fastest growing financial service company in the nation with three year sales growth of 2,228.9%. - August 18, 2015 - American Retirement Advisers
Dr Carhee's 3 Phases of Healing - Help Attorneys Win Larger Settlements
Dr. Carhee (chiropractor) Documents and Supports Personal Injury Attorneys and Their Patients Soft Tissue Spinal Injuries Using the Science of the 3 Phases of Healing, Documenting Value Driver - Decision Points, and a Medical Team Approach. - August 18, 2015 - Pain 2 Wellness Center
New Product Launched to Safeguard Patients from Counterfeit Medical Implants and Improved Recall Accuracy
New technology tracks medical implants; guards against counterfeits and offers ability to match recalls with patients. Matrix Medical announces the comprehensive TRACTUS solution to fill a much needed industry need. Product is fully in adherence to the GUDID and UDI requirements laid out by FDA. - July 29, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
MarketLab and Lab Sensor Solutions Introduce Real-Time Specimen Temperature-Location Tracker
MarketLab, Inc., partners with Lab Sensor Solutions, Inc., to introduce a revolutionary way to prevent laboratory specimen spoilage and loss and ensure regulatory compliance. - July 22, 2015 - MarketLab, Inc.
Orthopedic Surgeon, Ryan Palmer, DO to Join OrthoNeuro in August 2015
OrthoNeuro announced today that Dr. Ryan Palmer will join their multi-specialty physician practice August 10th, 2015. Dr. Palmer is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult total joint reconstruction. He will offer a full spectrum of hip and knee replacement surgery, from primary replacement to complex revision including anterior and mini-posterior approach total hip replacement, and CT-free robotic assisted unicompartmental knee replacements. - July 06, 2015 - OrthoNeuro
DR DHA Says OMEDHA is a Balanced Prenatal Omega-3 Solution
Source-Omega announces the launch of OMEDHA™, a professional prenatal DHA brand for sales in the USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China. “OMEDHA is balanced for safe and important care during a period when the public health is served by helping pregnant and nursing mothers,... - June 29, 2015 - Source-Omega
Maker of the Zyppah Hybrid Oral Appliance Launches Affiliate Program
Zyppah.com teams up with AffiliateManager.com to promote the solution to snoring via the affiliate marketing model. - June 25, 2015 - AffiliateManager.com
Diagnostic for Doctors Empowers Clinic-Based Physicians
Diagnostics for Doctors is a new platform offered by Telemed Diagnostics Management Inc. (TeleMED) that empowers physicians to perform diagnostic testing in office and control the quality of tests patients receive. In turn, doctors can monitor the well-being of patients and ensure that they receive... - June 23, 2015 - TeleMED Diagnostic Management
501st Legion: The New England Garrison Will be Attending World Blood Drive at the Warwick Public Library, Warwick RI
Star Wars characters from The 501st Legion’s New England Garrison will be appearing at the Warwick Public Library on Saturday June 13th, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, to participate in World Blood Drive. - June 11, 2015 - 501st Legion New England Garrison
NYC Gastroenterologist, Dr. Shawn Khodadadian, Announces Rise in Patients Seeking GI Treatment Due to Alcohol Consumption
Dr. Shawn Khodadadian of Manhattan Gastroenterology located on New York City’s Upper East Side, announced today a rise in patients seeking GI treatment and evaluation due to alcohol consumption. - June 04, 2015 - Manhattan Gastroenterology
Non-Bracing & Non-Surgical Treatment for Scoliosis Now Here in Kansas City
Kansas City has a new treatment for the reduction and stabilization of Scoliosis, that doesn't require hard-bracing or surgical-fusion. There is now hope for children and adults who have struggled with the pain and disability caused by Scoliosis. For many, bracing and surgery were the only treatment options available, despite controversy regarding their overall effectiveness. Visit www.ScoliosisKC.com to see if this exercise-based treatment option is right for you. - June 03, 2015 - ScoliosisKC
Primary Care Progress Elects J.D. Kleinke to Board of Directors
Primary Care Progress announced today the election of noted medical economist, author, and entrepreneur J.D. Kleinke to its Board of Directors. Mr. Kleinke has been instrumental in the creation of four health care information organizations, advised both sides of the political aisle on pragmatic... - May 29, 2015 - Primary Care Progress
New Recruitment Agency Helps Cut NHS Staff Overspend
There is neither a shortage of permanent jobs in the NHS nor fully qualified staff to fill them according to Margo Leftly, director of recruitment agency Healthier Recruitment Ltd. - May 29, 2015 - Wyboston Lakes
CareSouth Announces Direct Messaging
CareSouth announces Direct messaging, providing single point of connectivity for secure transfer of health information for their home health agencies. - May 11, 2015 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
American College of Urgent Care Physicians Honors Inspirational Texas Doctor
Dr. Mark Buckner, a board-certified emergency medicine doctor from Sherman, Texas, has been named “Physician of the Month” by the American College of Urgent Care Physicians (ACUCP), an advocate for patients and urgent care providers across the United States. “Dr. Buckner beat the... - May 07, 2015 - American College Of Urgent Care Physicians Inc
PromptMed Urgent Care Becomes First Illinois Urgent Care Center to Receive UCAOA Accreditation and Certification
The Urgent Care Association of America Accreditation Program recognizes PromptMed Urgent Care based on key operational and clinical care quality standards. - April 22, 2015 - PromptMed Urgent Care
Dallas Spine Surgeon Adopts New Technology for Unprecedented Chronic Pain Management
Dr. Jones-Quaidoo of Spine Vue in Dallas, TX has teamed up with Boston Scientific to adopt CoverEdge Surgical Lead the World's first 32 contact spinal cord stimulator lead designed to precisely target chronic pain providing a broad spectrum of pain relief to patients. - April 21, 2015 - SpineVue
IBD Education Seminar for Patients and Professionals
The Alabama/NW Florida Chapter of the CCFA is hosting a free half day seminar on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Children’s Hospital of Alabama for both patients and professionals. Both events begin promptly at 8:30 am Bradley Lecture Center (located on the 4th Floor of the Children’s Harbor building, adjacent to Children’s Hospital, 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233. - April 03, 2015 - CCFA Alabama/NW Florida Chapter