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HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s is First Hospital in Colorado to Offer Percutaneous Creation of AV Dialysis Fistula Using a Newly-Approved FDA Device
In June 2018, the FDA approved two devices - Ellipsys and WavelinQ - for the percutaneous creation of an arteriovenous anastomosis to create a dialysis fistula. Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center is the first hospital in Colorado to offer this procedure to patients. The FDA approved... - March 11, 2019 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
The Late Dr. John McCulloch of HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Profiled in the Journal of Neurosurgery Spine
The late Dr. John McCulloch, first Director of Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL) Advanced Center for Spinal Microsurgery, was featured in a paper published in The Journal of Neurosurgery Spine, the official journal of the American Association of Neurologic Surgeons (AANS). The article was... - March 11, 2019 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
New Data Analysis: Improvements in Kidney Care Mean Americans with Kidney Failure Are Living Longer While Saving Nation's Health Care System Billions
Kidney Care Partners releases a new data analysis from Discern Health showing that better dialysis care has saved billions of Medicare dollars and helped patients with kidney failure who depend on dialysis live longer, healthier lives with reduced hospital admissions - March 11, 2019 - Kidney Care Partners
BioTork and Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits Enter Joint Development Collaboration
BioTork, LLC and Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits (LBDS) a business unit of Lallemand Inc. are pleased to jointly announce the formalization of a collaboration for the development of improved yeast strains for the ethanol industry. “BioTork has been working with Lallemand, a world... - March 11, 2019 - BioTork
Saudi Health Ministry Clarifies Women's Rights Regarding Childbirth Procedures
In a post on their official Twitter account using the hashtag "You Have The Right To," the ministry listed eight cases where the women could make their own decisions without the consent of a guardian. - March 11, 2019 - Saudi Ministry of Health
Securisyn Medical Awarded Air Force Contract for Innovation
Securisyn Medical announced today that the United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded the Company a $158,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract through the U.S. Air Force Inaugural Pitch Day competition. - March 11, 2019 - Securisyn Medical
SMD to Speak at Northern Ohio HR Conference
Maximizing People Data to Drive Business Results - March 11, 2019 - Strategic Management Decisions
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Attends the Crystal Vision Award Breakfast in Las Vegas
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman & CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. attended the 19th annual Crystal Vision Award Breakfast on February 20th, 2019 along with staff members Richard Miller, Rick Mohrman and Michael Roach. - March 10, 2019 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Rosedale Smiles Now Provides Comprehensive Cosmetic Dentistry Services in Maryland
Rosedale Smiles in Maryland is now offering a wide-range of cosmetic dentistry services at rates everyone can afford. - March 09, 2019 - Rosedale Smiles
Kerry Dental Ceramics Has 3 New Leading Ceramic Names That Are Now Available in the UK and Ireland
Kerry Dental Ceramics have an excellent range of high end dental ceramic systems from Wohlwend of Liechtenstein, known as Vision Ceramics. These ceramic systems come with a Classic metal porcelain, press ceramic systems, low fusing and Zircon Ceramics, plus a lithium disilicate layering ceramic. Vision ceramics really have everything a ceramic artist needs to produce stunning work. - March 09, 2019 - Kerry Dental Ceramics
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Conference Reaches Milestone
The exhibit hall at the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's industry conference has sold out according to the organization. This marks the earliest sell out for the conference which takes place in June in Atlanta. - March 09, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
MITA Releases Servicing Standard for Medical Imaging Equipment
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) today announced the publication of NEMA/MITA 2 – Requirements for Servicing of Medical Imaging Equipment, a voluntary Standard outlining the minimum quality management system requirements for medical imaging device servicing. The Standard,... - March 08, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
The Role of Cortisol in Positive Psychological Conditions: Dr. Lai’s Brilliant and Insightful Research Work from Oasis Publishers
The research papers titled, “Optimism, positive affectivity, and salivary cortisol,” “Humor attenuates the cortisol awakening response in healthy older men” and “Loneliness and Diurnal Salivary Cortisol in Emerging Adults” are written by Julian Chuk Ling Lai. - March 08, 2019 - Oasis Publishers
Socksaholic.com Names SocksLane One of the Best Brands for Nurses in 2019
The popular blog socksaholic.com recently published an interesting article about how nurses need good quality compression socks to help them do their work without risking circulation-related problems. Run by Adam and Jill, a husband-and-wife team of writers and sock enthusiasts, the blog is all... - March 08, 2019 - SocksLane
MITA Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Repeal the Medical Device Tax
Bipartisan Legislation Would Repeal the Medical Device Tax and Safeguard American Medical Technology Innovation. - March 07, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
National LTC Pharmacy Group: DIR Fees Should be Eliminated, Not “Reformed”
Senate Aging Committee Hearing on Untangling “Complex Web of Prescription Drug Prices” Provides Forum for Ongoing Discussion of Abolishing Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) Fees. - March 07, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Palm Beach Gardens Periodontist Relocates to New Jupiter Office
Dr. Daniel S. Lauer announces the move of his periodontal and implant dentistry office from Palm Beach Gardens to its new location in Jupiter. - March 07, 2019 - Precision Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
MedAware Systems Presenting Additional Alzheimer’s Research at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that a second research paper, entitled Effects Of Physical Activity On Cognitive Function In Alzheimer’s Disease: A Comprehensive Meta-analysis has also been selected for presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine... - March 07, 2019 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Scintica Instrumentation to Distribute the VelO2x Hypoxia Chamber System from Baker Ruskinn
Scintica Instrumentation Inc. is excited to announce its recent distribution agreement for the Baker Ruskinn preclinical VelO2x hypoxia chamber for scientific research. The VelO2x system has been engineered to provide an isolated and highly controlled oxygen environment to help researchers better understand how O2 levels affect various conditions such as sleep apnea, systemic hypertension, pulmonary dysfunction, ischemia and much more. - March 07, 2019 - Scintica Instrumentation
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Attends 2019 KBIS/IBS Shows in Las Vegas
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman & CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. attended the combined Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)/International Builders Show (IBS) in February 2019 along with staff members Richard Miller, Rick Mohrman and Michael Roach. - March 07, 2019 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
MITA Statement on FDA Commissioner Gottlieb’s Departure
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) – the leading organization and collective voice of medical imaging equipment manufacturers, innovators and developers – notes Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s departure from the agency: “Dr. - March 06, 2019 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Hair Weaves and Extensions is Now Offering Organic Products and the Autobiography of the Owner, Alithea Robinson, for Sale
A leading hair extension installation service in Maryland, Hair Weaves and Extensions, is now offering organic hair care products and the autobiography of the owner, Alithea Robinson, for sale on their website. - March 06, 2019 - Hair Weaves and Extensions
Leesburg Plastic Surgery Practice Debunks diVa® Vaginal Therapy Myths
Nancy Neiderer, RN of Parva Plastic Surgery shares her thoughts about common misconceptions about diVa Vaginal Laser Therapy, helping patients to better understand what to expect from the non-surgical procedure. - March 06, 2019 - Parva Plastic Surgery
"Dogs and Autism" Now Available from Future Horizons
Author Annie Bowes grew up having dogs throughout her childhood and adulthood that helped her with her autism. Her love of animals, especially dogs, eventually helped her find her passion in life to help animals and become a veterinarian. Through many years of working with dogs in her practice, she grew interested in how canine companionship helps people with autism. - March 06, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
2 New Markets Served: Pharmaceutical Processing & Lab Equipment
Announcing that RNA Search Inc is now serving the quickly growing and evolving markets of Pharmaceutical Processing and Lab Equipment. Due to the need to keep our society and environment safe from harm or contamination, there have been significant advances made in technology, equipment, and... - March 06, 2019 - RNA Search Inc.
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Adds Hotel for Annual Conference
A second hotel has been added to accommodate attendees for the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's yearly national industry Summit. AAMSI has signed an agreement enabling conference attendees to secure discounted rooms at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta. - March 06, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Deanna Marie Label Presents "Stopping Traffic," a Fashion-Forward Fundraising Event Against Human Trafficking
Chicago-based designer Deanna Kuempel, founder of Deanna Marie (DM) Label, presents Stopping Traffic, a fundraising event to benefit local non-profit Rahab’s Daughters in their fight to rescue, rehabilitate and reintegrate survivors of human trafficking, Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Stan... - March 05, 2019 - Deanna Marie Label, LLC
DrFormulas Releases New Chewable Probiotics for Kids' and Adults' Oral Health
DrFormulas®, a physician founded health and nutrition company, has added Nexabiotic® Chewable Probiotics for Kids and Adults to its lineup of products meant to help with oral and gut health. Poor oral health causes cavities and bad breath. Oral health is often overlooked in its necessity to... - March 05, 2019 - DrFormulas
Miami Plastic Surgery Practice Relocates to State-of-the-Art Facility in Hollywood
Elite Plastic Surgery moved from Miami to a new practice location in Hollywood, Florida. The space includes an on-site surgical center, brand new facilities, and up-to-date equipment, providing patients with an improved experience. - March 05, 2019 - Elite Plastic Surgery
Swedish Medical Center Neurologist Explains What to do if You Think You’re Having a Stroke
With stroke door to treatment times averaging just 20 minutes, Swedish serves as the Rocky Mountain Region’s referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the state’s first Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. - March 05, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Spine Care Technologies Inc. and Intelligent Product Solutions (IPS) Announce Strategic Alliance
Spine Care Technologies Inc. announces a strategic alliance with an award-winning global product design and development company headquartered in New York. - March 05, 2019 - Spine Care Technologies
Population Health Alliance Continues Its Lead in Health Care Transformation
Professional Leaders in Healthcare are now Eligible to Participate in the Nation’s Only Multi-Stakeholder Association Dedicated Solely to Population Health. - March 05, 2019 - Population Health Alliance
The Original SleepCoffee® Launches a New Line of Kpods, Changing the Way You Think of Coffee
The Original SleepCoffee® new Kpods and Sleep are now Best Friends Forever. A great tomorrow begins with a K cup of SleepCoffee tonight. - March 05, 2019 - SleepCoffee
SYNERGY HomeCare of Chicago Receives 2019 Best of Home Care® – Provider and Employer of Choice Awards
SYNERGY HomeCare of Chicago announced today that it has received both the 2019 Best of Home Care® – Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice Awards from Home Care Pulse. These awards are granted only to the top-ranking home care providers, based on client and caregiver satisfaction... - March 05, 2019 - SYNERGY HomeCare of Chicago
150 Years of Chemistry Periodic Table Upgraded to Include 800 Dark Elements Aside from the Current 118 Elements
"This year celebrates the 150 years of Chemistry’s Periodic Table since Russian Chemist Dimitri Mendeleev published it on February 17, 1869. The United Nations called 2019 Chemistry’s Periodic Table Year. We are excited to published a new Chemistry Extended Periodic Table which Block 1 to Block 4 is governed by Dirac Bosons-Fermion and Block 5 is governed Majorana Bosons-Fermions," says Scientist Bob Ainuu Afamasaga. - March 05, 2019 - DNA Alphabet
TPA Network is Pleased to Announce the Creation of a Research Facility for the Self-Funded Industry
TPA Network is pleased to announce the establishment of an industry-focused research consortium to assess the value of emerging medical technologies and health innovations; an initiative that is being met with great interest and support by many leading reinsurance, technology and professional services companies. - March 04, 2019 - TPA Network, Inc.
NextHealth Technologies Announces $17M Growth Equity Investment to Continue Market Expansion
NextHealth Technologies Inc., a leading AI-powered healthcare analytics platform, announced today it has completed a $17 million Series B funding round led by TT Capital Partners (“TTCP”), with participation from Blue Cross of Idaho and existing investors including Norwest Venture... - March 04, 2019 - NextHealth Technologies
Standigm Launches Artificial Intelligence-Driven Drug Discovery Service at 2019 BIO-Asia International Conference in Tokyo, Japan
Standigm, a company using the advanced AI technology to drug discovery, launched the customized early drug discovery and target study service, "Standigm Insight®," at 2019 BIO-Asia International Conference in Tokyo, Japan. Standigm Insight® provides AI-driven new indication prediction and novel target analysis service for customer’s in-house products. - March 04, 2019 - Standigm
Para Systems, Inc. Introduces the Upgraded ParaZapper™ UZI-3b
In this age of antibiotic resistant microbes, we are constantly seeking new solutions to solve the issues associated with microbes such as bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and the ever threatening virus. Since ParaZapper products have been easily demonstrated, not only to kill but to destroy a wide range of microbes using very mild and safe electrical pulses, it seems to be a natural consideration to evaluate the potential of these products as a tool to fight antibiotic resistant microbes. - March 04, 2019 - Para Systems, Inc.
Sdwr Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 11-Year-Old Boy in Thornton, CO
Jadyn, a 11-year-old boy in Thornton, Colorado, received a very special delivery today of his very own, a Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. Based in Madison, Virginia, Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” has a mission to provide specially-bred... - March 03, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Yoli Opulence Announces the Grand Opening of Their First Wig Boutique in Buckhead (Atlanta, GA)
Yoli Opulence, one of the leading beauty brands specializing in premium hair extensions, lace wigs and mink lashes in the United States, Canada & Europe, announced today the grand opening of their first wig boutique in Buckhead (Atlanta), GA. - March 02, 2019 - Yoli Opulence
UFC Champion Cris Cyborg Brings Water to Pygmy Ugandan Tribe
UFC Champion Cris Cyborg joins forces with Justin Wren's Fight for the Forgotten to bring drinkable water to a refugee tribe of Batwa Pygmies in Uganda, Africa. - March 02, 2019 - Cris Cyborg
Foam Swab Manufacturer Super Brush Appoints New Business Development Manager
Super Brush LLC has named Johan C. Sunryd, Ph.D. as Business Development Manager. - March 02, 2019 - Super Brush LLC
Stratenym: Filling Unmet Needs for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Stratenym Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its new consulting business, created to address gaps in the medical communications field. - March 02, 2019 - Stratenym
Top International Health Coach from Fit4Health Shares Easy Lifestyle Changes to Reach Optimal Health
Healthy habits make a huge difference in everything from overall life expectancy to daily energy levels and the ability to carry out goals. During this experience, participants will learn that living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to mean hours of training at the gym or eating nothing but salad - it’s about getting creative with the way you live your life so that it’s both enjoyable and nourishing for the mind and body. - March 02, 2019 - Fit4Health
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
Center for Endometriosis Care calls for Timely Disease Recognition & Quality Intervention. - March 01, 2019 - Center for Endometriosis Care
eSkill Introduces Voice & Video Interviewing Product for a Seamless, Complete Candidate Evaluation
eSkill, the premium skills testing platform since 2003, announced its latest innovation in online job assessment tests: voice and video auditions that are blendable with our skills assessments. With this major update, eSkill brings together all aspects of candidate evaluation by adding to its established repertoire of skills tests, behavioral assessments, and team scoring of complex tasks. This newest product also includes applicant ID verification. - March 01, 2019 - eSkill
SocksLane Listed as One of the Best Compression Socks for Varicose Veins
2018 was a big year for Amanda and Dave Dixon's SocksLane company, with a swift rise in reorder rates, a ballooning list of positive and happy reviews on Amazon, and an expansion in product offerings to respond to insistent and enthusiastic demand. The company's central belief in providing products... - March 01, 2019 - SocksLane
MedAware Systems Presenting New Alzheimer’s Research at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting
MedAware Systems, Inc. announced today that its latest research paper, entitled Effects of Alternative Treatments on Behavioral Outcomes in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: A Comprehensive Summary of Evidence and Meta-analysis has been selected for... - March 01, 2019 - Biomed Industries Inc.
How to Reduce the Impact of Harmful Blue Light on Your Eyes
MyEyeDr. shares four tips for safer digital device consumption. - March 01, 2019 - MyEyeDr.