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Chinese Drug Market Jumped 19% in 2007 to US$50 Bln - WiCON Launches China Pharmaceutical Guide 2008 (3rd Edition)
WiCON International Group, the publisher of Pharma China, announced the official publication of its China Pharmaceutical Guide 2008 (3rd Edition). According to latest estimates by WiCON in this annually-updated Guide, the size of the Chinese drug market (including all Western and traditional... - June 10, 2008 - WiCON International Group LLC
NuU Medspa Join the Mission to March for Babies®; NuU Participate in Raising Awareness for March of Dimes®
NuU Medspa has devoted their efforts to The 39th Annual March for Babies held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Wesley Bolin Plaza, AZ. The March of Dimes® Walk heightens awareness and funds for the prevention of premature birth – the leading cause of newborn death and healthy... - May 28, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
The Detox Box Rife Frequency Machine Sales are Strong
Tower Electronics is reporting very strong recent sales for The Detox Box, which is a high quality “Rife frequency machine” that is gaining popularity in the alternative health care industry. This fifth-generation instrument is expected to greatly increase the number of home users of Rife machines, many of which are now being sold through chiropractors, acupuncture clinics, and other alternative healthcare professionals. - May 26, 2008 - Tower Electronics
NuU Medspa Join the Battle to Fight Autism and Raise Awareness
NuU Lend Their Voice to Autism Speaks at Walk Now for Autism – Chicago, Sunday, May 18 - May 17, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Summer Student Travel Requires Extra Safety Measures
Experts say emergency medical services should be at the top of your packing list. - May 15, 2008 - Travel Assist Network
Singaporean Market as Big Potential for Hovid
With the launch of Hovid’s new online store, hovid.sg, the premium products Hovid was recognized for will be made even more popular. The Singaporean market is seen as having big potential in terms of online users purchasing through the web, especially those engaged in the pharmaceutical industry. - May 08, 2008 - Hovid
Lupus Awareness Month is May and RocknBauble.etsy.com Announces Its Support
Lupus Awareness Month is May and RocknBauble.etsy.com announces its Support of Lupus Awareness Month with a Donation of 10 Percent of the Proceeds from the Sale of its Lupus Awareness Jewelry. - April 30, 2008 - RocknBauble.com
Dentists Both Love and Hate Silver-Mercury Dental Fillings
More dentists are moving away from silver fillings because of health and aesthetic concerns, finds a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. A number no longer offer amalgam, preferring composite restorations instead. - April 20, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Unique Tactical Support Service Launched in Kensington, Johannesburg, South Africa
HemCon® Equipped Tactical Support Vehicles Deployed in Support of Local Safety and Security Initiatives. - April 18, 2008 - 365 Risk Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Sexual Dysfunction Common with Opioid Pain Relievers; Treatment Helps
Patients taking opioid analgesics for more than a month to relieve chronic pain can experience hormonal disturbances leading to sexual dysfunction. This paper from Pain Treatment Topics discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this problem. - April 15, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
Colorado Springs Cajun Band Helps Fight Cystic Fibrosis
To benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Colorado Springs Cajun band "The Bayou Cats" will be performing live on Saturday, May 17th at 10:30 AM. They will be performing outdoors at America The Beautiful (Confluence) Park for the "Great Strides" Cystic Fibrosis Walk to help... - April 11, 2008 - The Bayou Cats
Sensory Branding With DMX
With the economy in this present condition, it is vital that a business establishment or company brand stay on employees and customers' minds. Providing customers with a wonderful experience should be number the #1 priority when it comes to making sure a business establishes customer loyalty and retains more customers. To help, DMX has launched sophisticated sensory experiences for companies who are looking to retain existing customers and attract new ones. - April 03, 2008 - DMX
CureHIV Seeks Funding for LiSAVIOR from Bill and Melinda Gates' Grand Challenges to Cure HIV
Dr. Roger Kenneth Hershline PhD MD, Global Humanceuticals, Inc and CureHIV apply to Bill and Melinda Gates' Grand Challenges in Global Health to fund the new HIV non-traditional drug LiSAVIOR. Current drug and vaccination treatments do not treat the growth of HIV in the gastrointestinal tract. - April 02, 2008 - CureHIV
Cielo MedSolutions’ CEO to Deliver Address on the Patient-Centered Medical Home
David Morin to speak at Greater Detroit Area Health Council Conference. - April 02, 2008 - Cielo MedSolutions
American Medical News Profiles Dr. Ari Weitzner, Founder of ShareMedicalSpace.com
ShareMedicalSpace.com, the only website devoted exclusively to matching doctors and dentists who have medical space to share with colleagues who are seeking space to utilize on a part-time basis, is garnering significant interest in the medical community. - March 19, 2008 - Share Medical Space, LLC
Device Promises to Heal the World's Sleep Problems
Those seeking better sleep without drugs look to technology that guarantees deeper, more recuperative sleep and enhanced daytime productivity. - March 09, 2008 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
The Americans Can’t Stop Talking About It
Does the glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate combination have a positive effect on arthritis? - March 08, 2008 - Institute of Nutrition
Life is Good RX Announces Free Prescription Plan
The Life is Good Rx program will provide on the spot price reductions of up to 75% percent on commonly used prescription drugs. Any resident of the United States is eligible to receive a card, it is completely free of charge and there are no burdensome qualification criteria or application processes. Savings are calculated instantly at the time of purchase. - March 07, 2008 - Life is Good Prescription Plan
Medisoft Medical Billing Software Announces the New Version 14 of Its Popular Practice Management Program Designed for Single Provider and Small Group Medical Offices
www.medicalbillingsoftware.com announces a new release of Medisoft Version 14, designed to help increase productivity, reduce costs, and provide better financial information to help the medical office run smoother. - March 05, 2008 - MedicalBillingSoftware.com
Glucosans Reduces Blood Sugar Naturally
Blue Sparrow announces the availability of Glucosans. Glucosans is a natural dietary supplement used to reduce high blood sugar lower risk of complications that arise from high insulin levels and obesity. - February 26, 2008 - Bue Sparrow Medical Devices
MS Sufferer Searches for Parents on Ebay
Ray Sabbatini, a man stricken with Multiple Sclerosis, is searching for his biological parents with the help of Ebay. - February 13, 2008 - Multiple Sclerosis Extreme
LegalView Announces the Launch of a New Practice Area on Issues Surrounding Children's Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medicine Negatively Affecting Patients
LegalView announced plans to release a new children's over-the-counter cough and cold medicine practice area dealing with legal and medical issues surrounding the medication. The practice area is being launched after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released results from a review that found harmful and even deadly side effects exist when treating children and infants, under 2 years, of age with OTC cough and cold medicine. - February 11, 2008 - LegalView
SinuPulse Elite Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System for Proven Drug Free Allergy and Sinus Relief. Now Available Nationally.
The SinuPulse Elite Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System is recommended by leading healthcare professionals for the treatment of allergy symptoms, sinusitis, post nasal drip, infections, and sinus headaches. - February 09, 2008 - Health Solutions Medical Products Corp
LegalView Relaunches Traumatic Brain Injury Portal to Include Information About the Injury Affecting Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan
LegalView is relaunching its traumatic brain injury (TBI) information portal to include resources for soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan that now suffer from TBI. - January 30, 2008 - LegalView
Core Therapeutics Announces the Grand Opening of Its First Center in Ipswich
“Urinary incontinence is an enormous problem,” said Robin Howe, BSN RN Managing Director and founder of Core Therapeutics. “A recent U.S. Public Health Service study reported that at least 27 million American adults experience some degree of incontinence. Many of them are men or... - January 28, 2008 - Continence Connection, LLC
Charlotte, North Carolina Anger Management Program Offers One Day Classes Every Weekend
Carlos R. Todd, LPC, NCC, CAMF, President of Todd’s Anger Management Solutions announces the commencement of one day anger management classes every weekend. - January 10, 2008 - Todd's Anger Management Solutions
Doctors Now Do It Through the Eyelid - Glaucoma Eye Pressure IOP Test
About a year ago no doctor would believe that it was possible, but today it is becoming a mainstream procedure. Inpatient & Outpatient Clinics such as Hospitals, Emergency Rooms, Nursing & Elderly Homes, General & Specialty Practitioners are joining Ophthalmologists and Optometrists with "Provocative Test for Glaucoma." - December 26, 2007 - BiCOM Inc.
MediQuin Announces New Service That Increases Medical Practice Profitability and Productivity
MediQuin, a leader is in medical provider enrollment-form services, announces a new service designed to increases medical practice profitability and productivity. - December 18, 2007 - MediQuin
Americans Can Now Access Low-Cost, Professional Medical Care in Canada - Uninsured Can Save Up to 30 to 60 Percent Off U.S. Medical Costs
To find low-cost medical care, Americans no longer have to travel great distances overseas. Choice Medical Services, a leading medical tourism firm, has launched the first program to help Americans access high-quality medical care in Canada, where they can save up to 30 to 60 percent off high U.S. costs. - December 12, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
Introducing Virtual.MD - The First Off-Site Hosting Service That Provides Everything Needed to Run a Medical Practice
Sold under the brand name Virtual.MD; this new offering is the first off-site hosting service that provides everything needed to run a medical practice. Powerful electronic health records software, practice management software of the physician’s choice, MS Office along with tax and accounting... - December 08, 2007 - Thin-nology, LLC
Innovative Internet Technology Company Running in Rural Border Town; Maverick County Hospital Goes High-Tech
When Don Spaulding inked the deal to build Maverick County Hospital District in Eagle Pass, Texas, he had one huge problem still to solve. How would he get the technology needed to run his new enterprise to this small border town? Eagle Pass has a lot to offer for a border town; the one thing it does not have, is technical capability. - December 07, 2007 - Thin-nology, LLC
Sedation Dentistry: Whose Interests Are We Protecting?
Most general dentists offer sedation dentistry to their dental patients, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. Dentists and patients alike rave about the benefits of oral conscious sedation dentistry. - December 04, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
StatMedica's Top Ten Tips for Patients Considering Dental or Medical Treatment in Poland
StatMedica offers advice for patients planning a trip to Poland for dental or medical treatment. - November 18, 2007 - StatMedica UK Ltd
How Dentists Refer Braces Patients to Orthodontists: Survey Results
Most general dentists tend to refer most braces patients to an orthodontist. However, one in four dentists reports that they treat all or most orthodontic cases themselves, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. - November 05, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Blue Sparrow Ancillary Services Now Feature WaveSense Products
WaveSense Meters and Strips are now available for Medical Groups, IPAs and HMOs as part of Blue Sparrow's Ancilliary Services Program. - October 15, 2007 - Blue Sparrow Medical
How Dentists Refer Wisdom Tooth Extractions to Oral Surgeons: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Half of general dentists refer out 80% or more of their wisdom tooth removals to oral surgeons, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Some dentists love the profit or third-molar extractions, while others hate the work and risks. - October 01, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Paradigm Management Services, LLC Kicks Off National Healthcare Network Manager Meeting in Washington DC
Paradigm Management Services, the nations leader in providing catastrophic and complex medical management services, is kicking off their semi-annual National Network Manager’s Meeting at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC October 1-2, 2007. Paradigm’s National Network Manager... - September 28, 2007 - Paradigm Management Services
Lanmark Group Expands Its Regulatory Compliance Capabilities
Lanmark Group, a full-service, business-to-business, advertising, marketing, and communications agency specializing in brand empowerment for the healthcare industry, has significantly expanded its regulatory compliance capabilities by forming a multi-disciplinary compliance department. The Lanmark... - September 21, 2007 - Lanmark Group
News About The Brain in Your Belly
New research about how your belly communicates with your brain - August 24, 2007 - Ruth Winter
Martial Art Blue Ribbon Fight to End Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International & Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International have developed a unique partnership, fighting malaria together with persistent dedication and a special focus on educating children worldwide and developing a global network of Student Leaders Against Malaria. - August 20, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
Yellow Pages Dental Marketing is Alive, But Not Thriving: the Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Dentists are still putting ads in the phone book, but many are growing less enthusiastic about yellow pages marketing, according to a Wealthy Dentist poll. Nearly half of dentist respondents no longer advertise in the telephone book, instead relying on avenues such as dentist websites to meet their dental marketing needs. - August 20, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Hypertension Training Company, a Disease Management Company, Announces the Launch of the "Hypertension Management Success Tracks" Program of Cost Effective HTN Management
Hypertension Training Company, a disease management company, specialized in training of Health Care Providers in cost effective management of Hypertension, announces the official launch of the program "Hypertension Success Tracks". "Hypertension Success Tracks" is designed to... - August 17, 2007 - Hypertension Training Company
3rd Annual Hydrocephalus Walkathon Event at Largo Central Park Continues to Grow and Reach Out to More Local Families
Last year in September, over 60 individuals gathered in Largo Central Park wearing bright orange t-shirts as part of Team Hydrocephalus. This event is the annual campaign for a very determined husband and wife who live in Largo and have now become the Tampa Bay Affiliate of the Hydrocephalus... - August 14, 2007 - HUGS of Florida, Inc.
Allnutri Launches Online Herbalist Directory
Allnutri.com, the dedicated price comparison marketplace of health products enabling health products buyer to find, compare and buy at lowest price, has launched “Herbalist Directory.” Herbalist Directory provides a platform between natural health herbalist and health products... - August 02, 2007 - AllNutri
Comprehensive Candida Yeast Infection Informational Website Launched
The launch of what many are calling the most comprehensive Internet website for information and advice pertaining to Candida yeast infections has been announced by the director of the Net-based venue, Dina Barton. The website, which can be found at http://www.Candida-infection.info , maintains in... - July 28, 2007 - Dina Barton
Your Practice Online Now Specializes in Ophthalmalogy, Cosmetic & Gynecology Website Designing
Your Practice Online providing internet web solutions for your medical practice specializes in orthopaedic, obesity, gynecology, ophthalmology website designing, development and marketing. - May 26, 2007 - Your Practice Online
Dentists Agree All Toothpastes Are Not Equal, Disagree Which Are Best: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Most dentists say that which type of toothpaste you use makes a difference to your oral health, according to a survey conducted by The Wealthy Dentist. Only one out of three dentists feels that all toothpastes are essentially equal. The other 65% agree that some toothpastes are more effective than others; however, they don't seem to agree on which toothpastes are the best. - May 22, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Parenting Expert Reveals Child Behavior-Changing Secrets The ADHD “Gurus” Only Wish They Knew
When Debra Sale Wendler’s nine-year-old son was declared at risk by his school principal, she got a big education in ADHD. “It's frustrating when everything you try to help your child with ADHD only makes matters worse,” says Wendler of Austin, Texas. “When you learn how to... - May 12, 2007 - ADHDparentingTips.com
ISFR Approaches Your Practice Online for Website Development
Your Practice Online, a medical web services company which has developed many websites for surgeons, doctors, hospitals, health organizations in Australia, USA & UK, has now developed a website for ‘The International Society for Fracture Repair’ - May 11, 2007 - Your Practice Online
Dentists Split Over Amalgam Fillings: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Half of dentists are still placing amalgam fillings, while the other half no longer do, according to a survey conducted by The Wealthy Dentist. Many dentists expressed concerns over the possible toxic consequences of mercury amalgam and prefer to place newer composite fillings. Other dentists pointed to the superior performance of amalgam fillings and raised questions over the safety and durability of composite materials. - May 07, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist