Family Medicine News
Check up on information related to family medicine related to healthcare services, insurance and billing, practice management, events, certification, care and treatment best practices. News is targeted to primary care and internal medicine physicians, office staff, caregivers and patients.
Sovereign Labs Intoduces Viralox®; Possibly the World’s First Truly Effective Broad Spectrum Anti-Viral
After five years of development and clinical trials on cold, flu and HIV patients Viralox® is available to medical practitioners for use with patient protocols, select retailers and the public. - October 05, 2009 - Sovereign Laboratories, LLC
ICMS Publishes Comprehensive Report on Off Shore Stem Cell Clinics
The International Cellular Medicine Society, the only independent adult stem cell association, has published a first of its kind report on Off Shore Stem Cell Clinics. Working with patients and medical professionals, this report provides a unique insight into the practices of these non-US stem cells clinics. The reports looks at what stem cells are being utilized in these clinics, a comparison of costs and an evaluation of the clinical procedures against published best practice guidelines. - October 02, 2009 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Concentra Has Flu Shots Available to Protect Patients Against the Flu
Seasonal flu vaccines are an important defense against influenza - September 30, 2009 - Concentra
North American Seminars Inc Introduces Cervical Spine Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention - A Neuromechanical Perspective
North American Seminars, Inc. introduces a new physical therapy continuing education course entitled Cervical Spine Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention - A Neuromechanical Perspective. This course is designed for physical therapy continuing education. - September 29, 2009 - North American Seminars
NextCare Urgent Care Offers Highly Sensitive & Conclusive Test for Identifying Specific Infections, Including H1N1, Using Molecular Differential Diagnosis
NextCare Urgent Care locations across Arizona, Georgia, Texas, Colorado, Virginia and North Carolina are now offering a conclusive test that distinguishes between the seasonal flu, H1N1, and other viruses using molecular technology; results given within 24 hours. - September 24, 2009 - NextCare Urgent Care
IAPAM's Botox Training: Industry's Leading Cosmetic Injectable Training
The International Association of Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) is offering industry-leading Botox training for both new entrants to the Botox/dermal filler field, and professionals looking to hone their cosmetic injectable skills. - September 19, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Health and Life Medical Blog Looking for Doctor Input
Health and Life, a medical blog, is looking for doctors to overview and help assemble best practice guidelines for treating ADHD, depression, and diabetes. The reason? To combat increasingly complicated treatment options. For depression alone, there are more than 20 medication options, each of... - September 17, 2009 - Health and Life, a medical blog
MDS Medical Software Named Fastest Growing Arizona-Based Health Company on 2009 Inc. 5000 List
Phoenix-based medical software and technology integrator MDS Medical Software has been named the fastest growing Arizona-based company in the health category on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list. In addition, MDS was named the 2000th fastest growing company nationwide. - September 15, 2009 - MDS Medical Software
Trupanion Celebrates Pet Insurance Month
Trupanion pet insurance is celebrating Pet Health Insurance Month with pet owners and pet insurance policy holders. - September 04, 2009 - Trupanion
First Flu Shots Now Immediately Available at MD Now Urgent Care Walk in Medical Centers, in Palm Beach County, Florida
Flu Shots now being given at all MD Now Urgent Care Center locations throughout Palm Beach County. As one of the largest providers of walk-in medical care in South Florida, MD Now Urgent Care Centers are traditionally one of the first doctor’s offices to get flu vaccines in Palm Beach County. MD Now Urgent Care staff began giving seasonal influenza vaccine to residents of Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens - August 30, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
The SMART Motivational Study Demonstrates WatchWT™ is Effective for Treating Overweight and Obesity in Primary Care
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) announces the results from the Self Monitoring & Resting Metabolic Rate Technology (SMART) Motivational study were published in Patient Education & Counseling, an international scientific journal for patient education and health promotion... - August 28, 2009 - Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.
Delaware County Family Practice Firm Adds New Healthcare Provider
Delaware County Hospitalist Group expands practice to accommodate growing need for family health care services - August 23, 2009 - Family Health Associates
Fine Treatment Beats Pain
Most chronic painful health disorders are caused by certain processes at the level of the smallest blood vessels, the capillaries, leading to the expansion of the capillary network. This increases pressure inside the affected organ's tissue impairing its proper functioning and is the actual cause of pain and its disorder. Dr Allen's Devices help to treat and prevent these conditions. - August 08, 2009 - Fine Treatment
Celiac.com Launches “Journal of Gluten Sensitivity”
Celiac.com has launched its newest publication: "Journal of Gluten Sensitivity," edited by Dr. Ron Hoggan. This new publication has a long and respected history under its original title "Scott-Free Newsletter," 28 issues of which reached tens of thousands of subscribers since 2002. - July 28, 2009 - The Gluten-Free Mall
North American Seminars Inc. Introduces a Comprehensive Approach to Breast Cancer Management
North American Seminars Inc. introduces another course in its Cancer Rehabilitation series designed for physical therapists and occupational therapists. This two day course will give therapists everything they need to develop a comprehensive post breast cancer surgery rehabilitation program as well as protocols to develop an exercise program for all cancer patients. - July 23, 2009 - North American Seminars
The FDA to Present on Reporting Regulations and Corrections and Removals for Medical Devices
Q1 Productions Hosts FDA Medical Device Webinar Series in August: Learn what FDA Investigators are Taught - July 23, 2009 - Q1 Productions
American Disability Services Locates Financial Resources for Their Customers Despite Economic Recession
ADS will be using Harmonie Network to help market and promote their services to customers nationwide. - July 11, 2009 - Harmonie Network, Inc.
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces The Running Course, an Updated, Advanced Level, Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course
North American Seminars, Inc. has updated The Running Course. They have completely revised this course and added updated clinical and athletic performance related information. In addition, the course will now be instructed by two instructors, Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD and Scott Straker, PT, MS, SCS, ATC. This course presents advanced level material designed for physical therapists and athletic trainers. - July 09, 2009 - North American Seminars
New Book "Your Health in the Information Age" Reviewed Enthusiastically in JAMA - See informationagehealth.com
A review in the Journal of the American Medical Association has positively recommended "Your health in the Information Age," a new book written by Peter Yellowlees MD, as an academic and insightful look into the exciting and nascent world of online health care. - July 08, 2009 - Peter Yellowlees MD
GISH Biomedical, Inc., a Member of the MEDOS Group, Receives FDA Clearance for GBS® – Heparin Free Products
Today GISH announces that it has received FDA clearance for its perfusion products with GBS (GISH Biocompatible Surface) - Heparin Free Coating for the cardiopulmonary surgery market. This includes oxygenators, venous reservoirs, arterial filters, heat exchangers, and tubing used in perfusion... - June 29, 2009 - GISH Biomedical, Inc.
Gridley Medical Building is Complete
In tough economic climates, medical practices can still thrive. The development of team of Dennis J Lynch PA and Sunderland Associates has completed the Gridley Medical Building in Naples, Florida. Its success will grow though a concept of "tenant as a partner ownership." This commercial development was modeled after a successful ownership arrangement of another building built in 2000, called the Brennan Medical Building. - June 27, 2009 - Dennis J Lynch PA and Associates
Hearing Planet Has Launched Its New Website Offering Discount on Hearing Devices
Hearing Planet is happy to launch its new website. Hearing Planet is the leading online resource and provider of digital hearing aids. - June 26, 2009 - hearingplanet
Professional Certification Program in Anger Management Expanded
Marriage and Family Therapists of New York expands its Anger Management Certification Program to include on-site training. - June 22, 2009 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
EcCare Health Centers Begin "YourPrice" Medical Service Program
EcCare Health Centers Announce Program That Allows Patients to Bid on Medical Service. - June 20, 2009 - EcCare Health Centers
Social Psychologist and Author Launches Major Research Program on Couples and Finances
Premier state of the art Research Program on couples and the way they handle finances. - June 18, 2009 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
Empire Medical Training Instruction to Create a VIP/Concierge Medical Practice - Training in the Business of Medicine
Empire Medical Training can teach any general practitioner how to evolve a current practice into a VIP practice or create a second free standing VIP/Concierge Medical Practice. - June 11, 2009 - Empire Medical Training
Webinar: Patient Recruitment in Biologics Clinical Trials
Director of Clinical Operations with Stromedix, Lisa Kaufman MS, ACNP-BC, will be presenting on subject recruitment in biologic clinical research trials. This presentation will be in the form of a webinar hosted by Q1 Productions, leading provider of educational programs for the In Vitro Diagnostic... - June 05, 2009 - Q1 Productions
Deloitte Financial Presents: Capital Planning Risk Factors: Overcoming Decision Making Challenges
Q1 Productions, a leading provider of educational programs for the healthcare industry, will be hosting a Free 90 minute webinar: Capital Planning Risk Factors: Overcoming Decision Making Challenges presented by representatives of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services. About the Webinar In order to... - June 05, 2009 - Q1 Productions
Webinar: The Value of Expanded Access Programs to Stakeholders and Best Practices for Successful Launch and Implementation
Q1 Productions, a leading provider of educational programs for the pharmaceutical industry, will be hosting a webinar presented by representatives from PAREXEL. About the Webinar Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are faced with growing demand from physicians and patients for drugs that... - June 05, 2009 - Q1 Productions
Global Decompression – Announces C.O.D. Available on All Used Axiom DRX 9000 Spinal Decompression Systems
Global Decompression now offers the option to receive a Used Axiom DRX 9000 system with no down payment until delivery, a Used Spinal Decompression industry first. - June 02, 2009 - Global Decompression
HealthSaaS.net Becomes a “Front Runner” with the Release of HealthSaaS.net v4.1
HealthSaaS.net today announced it will launch a new application using Microsoft SQL Server 2008, earning the company Front Runner status from Microsoft Corp. HealthSaaS.net in combination with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 helps enable healthcare providers, research organizations, and payors, improve... - June 02, 2009 - HealthSaaS, Inc
EDSPA Members Address Reproductive Experts on Safe Practices
Recently, in response to the negative press generated by the Octomom and Surrogenesis debacles, the Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association members (“EDSPA”) presented the organization's current status and future plans to a multi-disciplined group of internationally... - June 01, 2009 - EDSPA
ATC Healthcare Offers Reliable Companion Care and In-Home Care Services Available in Orange and Riverside Counties, CA
Long and short- term in-home and companion care services are just a call away. 866 420 7721, 951 907 9109. - June 01, 2009 - Around The Clock healthcare services Inc.
"Drug Sales in the Global Anti-Obesity Market Approached $2bn in 2008 & Will be Increase in Next Years," Says Visiongain Report
Anti-Obesity Treatments Report - Analysis & Forecasts 2009-2024. Obesity has been described as a 'public health time-bomb'. In 2005, the World Health Organization estimated that approximately 400 million individuals are obese. Prevalence of obesity is rising worryingly in many countries, despite campaigns emphasising the link between being overweight and contracting diabetes. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
"A Conservative Estimate Places the Potential Market Value of Stem Cells at Over $150bn by Late Next decade," Announced by Visiongain Report
Stem cell technologies – changes to US regulations to give exciting new hopes and potentially vast commercial opportunities – brand new indepth study. Stem Cells – The Hype & Hope – World Analysis 2009-2024. Stem cells represent one of the most promising medical breakthroughs of all time, as our new market report explains. Currently, in 2009, the new US administration is lifting some major restrictions on stem cells technologies. - May 30, 2009 - visiongain
Swine Flu Catches Fire - Homeopathy at Rescue
The world is on alert as the flu pandemic fears grow. Doctors are advising people on how to avoid and combat the disease using homeopathy. - May 06, 2009 - Doctor Sulaikha Hamza
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces the Second Course in Its New Continuing Education Cancer Series, Advanced Oncology Rehabilitation for Successful Outcomes
North American Seminars introduces Advanced Oncology Rehabilitation for Successful Outcomes, a new occupational therapy and physical therapy continuing education course. This course is the second course in the North American Seminars Cancer Education Series. Details can be found at www.healthclick.com - May 05, 2009 - North American Seminars
DogsBite.org Releases 3-Year Fatality Study: U.S. Dog Bite Fatalities January 2006 to December 2008
The report shows that 19 dog breeds contributed to 88 fatalities. Pit bulls accounted for 59% of these deaths, the second leading breed, rottweilers, accounted for 14%. - April 22, 2009 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
LacPro Industries, LLC Named Techpoint Mira Award Finalist
Fort Wayne-based LacPro, a biotherapeutic company developing a product for Clostridium difficile Infection, has been named a finalist for Innovation of the Year. - April 22, 2009 - LacPro Industries LLC
Healing the Heart of New York City
Nurture New York announces its latest group psychotherapy and trauma incident support programs...and invites journalists to experience state of the art healing techniques at its Midtown Healing Center. - April 08, 2009 - Nurture New York
EMR Software to be Funded by New Economic Stimulus Plan
The economic stimulus plan signed by President Obama includes funding for the long awaited EMR software (also called EHR Software) (electronic medical records software, or electronic health record) for doctor’s offices and can result in better patient care and treatment. - April 02, 2009 - MedicalBillingSoftware.com
New Head Lice Detection Research Validates Service Provided by Leading Lice Removal Salon
German research study concluded that wet combing is more accurate than a visual inspection for discovering an active case of head lice. Hair Fairies has utilized wet hair screenings as part of their unique Nit-Zapping™ process for removing head lice for 10 years. - March 24, 2009 - Hair Fairies
Dr. David Minkoff Initiates Health Stimulus Program
Dr. David Minkoff MD, (http://www.drminkoff.com), initiates a health stimulus program titled “Health by Numbers,” that provides free tests designed to help relieve health worries over getting cancer, diabetes, heart disease, or other debilitating diseases, in these tough economic times. - March 14, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
EssentiaLink Reveals a Startling Fact About the Stimulus Plan
The changes place a strong emphasis on Electronic Health Reporting (EHR). For numerous reasons EHR cuts deeply into the profits for many health care providers. To make matters worse, the computers, software and training to implement EHR can be well beyond the budgets of smaller providers. - March 14, 2009 - EssentiaLink
Aetna and The National Kidney Registry Announce Aetna Foundation Grant Award
Aetna and the National Kidney Registry, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people facing kidney failure, have announced that the Aetna Foundation has awarded an initial grant of $50,000 to support the work of the National Kidney Registry helping patients with incompatible... - March 13, 2009 - National Kidney Registry
Autism Support Network & the Israeli Society for Autistic Children Form International Alliance
Together strengthen, expand support and awareness for children and adults with autism Autism Support Network (www.AutismSupportNetwork.com) and the Israeli Society for Autistic Children (ALUT) (www.alut.org.il) today announced an international alliance to help foster support and greater guidance... - March 12, 2009 - Autism Support Network
Get Energy - Get Pregnant the Sacred Art of Fertility and Pregnancy
Nurture New York in collaboration with Exhale Spa are proud to jointly host and sponsor the first ever audience with world renowned teacher and Taoist Master, speaking on the sensitive subjects of fertility, pregnancy and parenting. - March 06, 2009 - Nurture New York
Unique Glaucoma Eye Test Approved by Ministry of Health Mexico. Diaton Diagnostic Tonometers Measure Eye Pressure IOP Through Eyelid. BiCOM Inc Expands to Latin America.
Diaton Tonometer a unique "Glaucoma Eye Test" with FDA, CE, Health Canada and now with Health Mexico approval BiCOM Inc., challenges the issue of blindness caused by glaucoma through out the world. BiCOM, Inc. plans to establish Diaton tonometer distribution channels in every Latin American country. - March 02, 2009 - DevelopAll Inc
Facing Clouds of Burnout in This Economic Climate
The present crisis in the economy is bringing more pressure on workers and more opportunity to succumb to classic burnout. - February 21, 2009 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Lecture at University of Houston to Cover Healthcare Opportunities, Responsibilities, Challenges
An internationally renowned leader in vision sciences will address the financial, legal and ethical issues associated with healthcare on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the University of Houston. - February 16, 2009 - University of Houston