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SWLC Expands Its Services to the Toronto Area
Leading obesity surgery clinic in Canada, Surgical Weight Loss Centre (SWLC), has expanded its services to the Toronto area. - August 12, 2010 - Surgical Weight Loss Centre
Laser Spine Institute Names New Outside Regional Sales Specialist
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Melanie Towers has been hired as an outside regional sales specialist. Her responsibilities include educating key physicians about LSI, hosting lunch and... - August 07, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Tampa Senior Vice President Named to Business Buddies Board
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Jimmy St. Louis, MBA, PMP and senior vice president of corporate operations, has been named the sponsorship and special events coordinator for Business... - August 04, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Announces August Seminars
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced the company’s August schedule of medical seminars. The complimentary tutorials will feature discussions about the latest surgical techniques for... - August 01, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Florence Community Healthcare in Florence Arizona, a Full-Service Hospital, Opens Its Doors to the Public, July 23, 2010
With the economy still struggling and jobs scarce in many sectors, one rural community in Florence Arizona is celebrating the opening of a new full-service hospital. Not only will it bring much needed medical care and specialties to the region, it will add over $10 million annually in "collateral benefit." FCHC has already created over 100 new jobs and will add over 100 more in the next year. - July 29, 2010 - Florence Community Healthcare
Laser Spine Institute Scottsdale Promotes Lester Morales Jr.
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Lester Morales Jr. has been promoted to executive director. In this position, Morales will develop the most effective ways to perform duties with... - July 28, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
The Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland Simplify Processes with SurgiMate
SurgiMate transforms surgical coordination workflow at leading orthopaedic practice in Maryland. - July 28, 2010 - SurgiMate
The Funny Side of Lung Cancer – Thomas Palfy’s Latest Book Published
Thomas Palfy, writer-photographer, creator of several Australian travel-photo books contracted lung cancer. He decided not to despair but to create a light hearted, witty account of his experiences in the hospital. At the same time he is encouraging people not to give up when facing adversity in life. - July 25, 2010 - Thomas Palfy
Laser Spine Institute Tampa’s Ashley Will Named to Foundation Fighting Blindness Leadership Team
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute (http://www.laserspinesinstitute.com), the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Ashley Will, director of marketing, has been named marketing chair for Foundation Fighting Blindness’ Tampa Bay Area chapter. Foundation Fighting... - July 24, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Chair of Anesthesiology
"Dr. Singer has established a career that is marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence and leadership in the specialty of anesthesiology," said Linda Efferen, M.D. - July 21, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Laser Spine Institute Hosts Business After Hours
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute, along with the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, will host “Business After Hours” at their office in Wayne, Pa. This is a... - July 17, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Hanu Surgical Devices’ ROTIGS Intubation Medical Device by Inventor Dr. Brad Napier Demonstrates How Creatively Combining Known Concepts Is Key to Innovation
Honolulu Dr. Brad NaPier, Ear Nose and Throat Surgeon, invents new medical tracheal intubation device that showcases the process of new product innovation by creatively combining known concepts. - July 16, 2010 - Hanu Surgical Devices
Laser Spine Institute Names New Outside Sales Representative
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Adam Vaughan has been hired as an outside sales representative. In his position, Vaughan will build relationships and educate the medical community on... - July 14, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Hospital-Ready Surgery Lights Now Available from DRE
DRE recently unveiled the DRE Maxx Luxx Select, a surgery lighting system that provides maximum illumination for today’s surgical suite. - July 10, 2010 - DRE Medical Equipment
Laser Spine Institute Announces Physician’s Seminar for Health Care Professionals
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that the company will host a physician’s seminar for health care professionals on Thursday, July 8 at the Boca Raton Resort located at 501 E. Camino... - July 10, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Philadelphia Accredited by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute’s surgical center in Philadelphia has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. The AAAHC... - July 08, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
American Surgical Centers of TN Receives Industry's Highest Certification
The Joint Commission accredits 3 Memphis office based surgical sites. American Surgical Centers-TN, LLC, the first company in the Mid-South, to offer treatment room programs for office based surgery has been awarded The Joint Commissions Certificate of Accreditation. The three year accreditation... - July 05, 2010 - American Surgical Centers-TN
Laser Spine Institute Announces July Seminars
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (http://www.laserspineinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced the company’s July schedule of medical seminars. The complimentary tutorials will feature discussions about the latest surgical techniques for minimally... - July 03, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Adds Outside Sales Representative
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute (www.laserspinesinstitute.com), the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Paul Palma has been hired as an outside sales representative. In this position, Palma will be responsible for building relationships and educating the medical... - June 30, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Laser Spine Institute Named One of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Laser Spine Institute has been chosen as one of the “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Becker’s Hospital Review/ Becker’s ASC... - June 24, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Stony Point Surgery Center Congratulates Dr. Barry E. Roper
Newly Named President of Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. - June 23, 2010 - Stony Point Surgery Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital Provides Gastric Sleeve to Help Obese Lose Significant Weight
"I have more stamina and can climb the stairs into my house and down to the laundry room without sweating and getting out of breath," said Ms. Howell, who no longer has to take medication for her high blood pressure. - June 20, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Makewell Helps Nigerian Family Find a Facility to Perform Rare Separation Surgery for Conjoined Twins
Makewell Meditour Ltd., a pioneer in India’s medical tourism industry lived up to its tagline - “Connecting you to good health” when it successfully organised the surgery that gave a new life to eight month old, co-joined Nigerian twins. The eight-month-old twins shared a common... - June 18, 2010 - Makewell Meditour Ltd
Laser Spine Institute Tampa Names Jimmy St. Louis Senior Vice President of Corporate Operations
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute, (www.laserspinesinstitute.com) the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Jimmy St. Louis, MBA, PMP, has been promoted to senior vice president of corporate operations. In this position, St. Louis is responsible for the... - June 18, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
JBJS Changes Publication Frequency to Improve Timeliness
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery to increase publishing frequency from monthly to 24 issues a year beginning in July. - June 08, 2010 - The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
New Book: from My Heart to Yours - Looks at Not Only the Patients Concerns During Surgery, But How the Family is Affected as Well
From my heart to yours by Sturgis C. Griffin III takes an in-depth look from not only the perspective of the patient, but from the family member’s point of view. - June 03, 2010 - From My Heart to Yours
Voicebrook to Exhibit at SNUG 2010
Company to discuss VoiceOver® integration with SCC Soft Computer’s SoftPath® anatomic pathology system. - May 26, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Lasik Eye Surgery Directory Appoints New 2010 Editorial Advisors
The LASIK information, patient education and LASIK surgeon directory website www.seewithlasik.com is pleased to announce the addition of two new Editorial Advisors for 2010. - May 20, 2010 - Medical Management Services Group
South Nassau Communities Hospital Offers Scar-less Surgery to Fix Chronic Acid Reflux Disease
South Nassau Communities Hospital uses a “minutely invasive” surgical device to perform “transoral incisionless fundoplication” (TIF), which corrects the cause of chronic acid reflux disease (also known as gastroesophegeal reflux disease, or GERD). - May 17, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Pizzutillo Brace Invention to Medical Products Manufacturers
Richard P., a New Jersey-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Pizzutillo Brace concept to potential licensees over the next 2 years. An innovative and effective new product designed to promote greater independence for its... - May 12, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Millennium Surgical Provides Solutions for Meeting New JCAHO Survey Criteria for Flash Sterilization
Millennium’s staff of product consultants works with clients through a series of questions in reference to current sterilization practices. - May 08, 2010 - Millennium Surgical
South Nassau's Gamma Knife Effectively Treats Intractable Cancer Pain, Essential Tremors
The LI Gamma Knife’s interdisciplinary team of neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, physicists, and nurses have expanded the use of the Gamma Knife to treat intractable cancer pain as well as essential tremors (ET). - May 05, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Parkinson's Patient to Donate Book Proceeds to PD Research
Bill Schmalfeldt was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at age 45 in 2000. In 2007 he underwent experimental brain surgery as part of a clinical trial at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He wrote a book about the experience and will donate the author's proceeds to PD research efforts. - April 28, 2010 - My Parkinson's Diary
Gavin Maitland Tells His Story of Resilience and Survival After Progressive Lung Failure and a Double Lung Transplant, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
In this true story of survival, author Gavin Maitland recounts his extraordinary life experience of being in top form, nearly losing his life to lung failure, and going through transplant surgery. Maitland, an avid swimmer and marathon runner, developed a progressive and debilitating lung disease that left him scarcely able to breathe. Doctors gave him six months to live. Maitland not only recovered from his transplant surgery, he participated in a triathlon 13 months later. - April 21, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
DRE Unveils Surgical Drill and Microsaw System
DRE releases the OS-200, a superior implantology drill and microsaw system specifically designed for reconstructive and maxillofacial surgery. - April 18, 2010 - DRE Medical Equipment
Dr. Ramen Chmait, the Director of Los Angeles Fetal Therapy - Life After Surgery as a Fetus
Over 200 infants and toddlers will converge at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center on Saturday, May 15 at a special event celebrating their lives and reuniting them and their parents with others who share similar experiences. The common thread these children share is that they--as... - April 17, 2010 - Dr. Ramen Chmait
Landmark Lung Cancer Research Study Approves Only Site in Colorado
Denver CyberKnife obtains IRB approval as the only site in Colorado to participate in a phase IIII lung cancer trial comparing radiosurgery to surgery. - April 16, 2010 - Denver CyberKnife
TransEnterix SPIDER® Surgical System Now in Use at Hospitals Across the U.S.
Platform creates new class of minimally invasive surgery called 'Flexible Laparoscopy' - April 07, 2010 - TransEnterix
Local LASIK Surgeon Recognized: 2009 U.S Top 50 Surgeon
Dr. Dean Dornic, a leading LASIK surgeon and Medical Director of Laser Eye Center of Carolina in Cary, NC has been distinguished as a 2009 Top 50 Surgeon in the U.S. by Sightpath Medical. The surgeon was chosen from hundreds of surgeons nationwide. Sightpath has recognized Dr. Dean Dornic as a... - April 02, 2010 - Dr Dean Dornic
Eden Spine Receives New Patent for Its Corpectomy Device, the GIZA™
Eden Spine, a Florida based Medical Devices organization focused on developing the latest generation of spinal technologies, is pleased to announce that the Patent for its corpectomy device, the GIZA™, was granted from the European Patent Office. “The GIZA™ allows Eden to provide... - March 26, 2010 - Eden Spine, LLC
The Psychology of Surgery: PsychTests Releases a Pre-Operative Mental Health Assessment for Bariatric Clinics
PsychTests AIM Inc. releases a package of psychological assessments geared for use by bariatric clinics in evaluating candidates for weight-loss surgery. Notably, this includes the SWLPS assessment (Surgical Weight-Loss Psychological Screening), which is the only psychological test that has been developed specifically for candidates of this type of surgery. For more information, visit http://bariatricsurgerytest.com/ or request a sample by writing to duncan@psychtests.com. - March 18, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Orthopedic Surgeons Dr. Michael Greller & Dr. Alan Nasar of AOSMI, Freehold and Monroe, NJ, Perform First Custom-Fit Knee Replacement Surgery in Northeast U.S.
Dr. Michael J. Greller, a board-certified and a fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, NJ, performed the first “custom-fit knee” replacement surgery in the Northeast. AOSMI’s orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar assisted Dr. Greller in the surgery and worked with the manufacturer to design this cutting-edge technology, which provides great advantages over traditional knee replacements. - March 18, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Dr. Manuel Banzon, Orthopedic Surgeon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold & Monroe, NJ, Performs New Knee Replacement Procedure
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Manuel T. Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, New Jersey, has just performed a new orthopedic procedure on three patients. This knee replacement surgery replicates the patient’s knee. According to the manufacturer, DePuy Orthopaedics, division of Johnson & Johnson, Dr. Banzon is only the second surgeon in New Jersey to perform the procedure on private patients. - March 18, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Ultra Marathoner Joins North American Seminars, Inc. Instructor Team with Introduction of a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, Running Injuries
North American Seminars Inc. introduces a new physical therapy continuing education course. Running Injuries - Examination, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions will be instructed by Jeff Taylor-Haas, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCSM. - March 13, 2010 - North American Seminars
CRP Found to Have Implication for Patients After Undergoing Surgery
C-reactive protein levels predict hospital length of stay and long-term risk of death after surgery. - March 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery Names New Editor and New CEO
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Inc. announces two new executive appointments. Mr. Kent Anderson was appointed CEO/Publisher on January 4, 2010 and Vernon T. Tolo, M.D. will take office as Editor-in-Chief on April 1, 2010. Mr. Anderson and Dr. Tolo replace James D. Heckman, M.D. who is... - March 09, 2010 - The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
Backed by Congressional legislation, the Endometriosis Research Center is again celebrating March as “Endometriosis Awareness Month” in honor of all those affected by the disease. Endometriosis is a painful reproductive and immunological disease in which tissue similar to the uterine... - March 02, 2010 - Endometriosis Research Center
Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers of Jersey City, New Jersey Launch New Website
Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers of Jersey City, New Jersey have launched www.bagoliefriedman.com, an updated website to service these tech savvy consumers in need of information on personal injury and workers; compensation matters. - February 25, 2010 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Efforts for Mac Airway Invention
Scott M., a medical professional and inventor from Rhode Island, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Mac Airway concept to potential licensees on a global basis over the next 2 years. An effective and innovative new product for the medical... - February 12, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
New Web Company Spreads Organ Donation Awareness Through Creative T-Shirts and Jewelry
GreenRibbonConnection.com was unveiled today as a unique apparel and jewelry shop specially designed for spreading the importance of the gift of life and transplantation. - February 04, 2010 - GreenRibbonConnection.com