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Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) – Highly Promising Therapies in Pipeline
According to the latest report of DelveInsight, “Graft Versus Host Disease (GVHD) - Market Insights, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast-2027,” in 2016, there were 9,847 and 9,006 cases of aGvHD and cGvHD, respectively, in 7 MM. - July 30, 2018 - DelveInsight
Mona Clayton RN and The Nurses Pub to Shed Light on Nursing Profession with Help of Faithful Central Bible Church-Family of Champions to Help Build Nursing Champions
On August 7, 2018, CEO, Nurse Mona Clayton of The Nurses Pub organization will discuss the nursing profession at a “How-To Tuesday” workshop with the help of Faithful Central Bible Church’s Stewardship Ministry. With sessions such as “How to Start and Elevate Your Nursing... - July 30, 2018 - The Nurses Pub
Maryland In-Home Care Agency Discusses Adult Failure to Thrive Symptoms
Comfort Home Care, a Maryland in-home care agency, recently released a blog post describing symptoms of failure to thrive in adults and how people can help loved ones dealing with this condition. - July 30, 2018 - Comfort Home Care
The Box Cryo, a British Registered Company, Has Just Completed Its Final Testing of Its New Designed Life Changing Wraps. The Results Are Often Instant.
Able to reverse the affects of arthritis and injuries, the new wraps can hold skin surface temperatures at -10°C. This temperature is also able to eliminate fat cells. Tests were completed at the companies testing centre in Tenerife in the Canary islands, the company is now planning to open centres across Europe and the USA on a franchise basis. - July 28, 2018 - The Box Cryo
Advancement of Technology in the Field of Bedwetting Alarms by One Stop Bedwetting
Good news for children, teen and adults with nighttime wetting problems; One Stop Bedwetting introduces the Guardian Bedside Bedwetting Alarm as the latest enuresis solution to stop nocturnal enuresis. - July 28, 2018 - One Stop Bedwetting
Preeflow Precision Dispensing System from Intertronics Improves Quality and Reduces Rejects of Automobile Parts
The automobile manufacturing industry places high demands on suppliers with regard to process reliability, quality and efficiency. To meet these challenges, a preeflow customer had to optimise his application of a two-part sealant to make a form-in-place (FIP) gasket through precision dispensing with the preeflow® eco-DUO600 from Intertronics. - July 28, 2018 - Intertronics
New Research Supports Proposed Reform of Medicare’s Competitive Bidding Program for DMEPOS
The Pacific Research Institute study underscores the need to reform Medicare’s current bidding and payment processes - July 27, 2018 - CQRC
New Beauty Startup “Silked” Reinvents the Pillowcase
Silked introduces its innovative Pillow Sleeve product line that blends beauty benefits with home/travel convenience. - July 27, 2018 - Silked
Whispering Natural Hair Care Solutions Into the Ears of Consumers Around the World
Healthy Hair Solutions Owner Tendai Morris is Awakening Women to Appreciate their Hair Natural Texture. - July 27, 2018 - Healthy Hair Solutions
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Cardiac Care Facility for Cardiac Medical Intervention
Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality® Cardiac Care Facility for comprehensive heart and vascular treatment. Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of health care services available to its members to help them make informed... - July 27, 2018 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to Woman with Epilepsy in Brooklyn, NY
35-year-old Rebecca in Brooklyn, NY has just received a very special delivery of an SDWR Seizure Response Service Dog. - July 27, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
HCA/HealthONE's The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital Name New Associate Chief Nursing Officer
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital announced that Stacy Black, RN, MSN, RNC-NIC, NE-BC, will be joining the organization as Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO). Black comes to Aurora from Swedish Medical Center, a 408-bed Level I Trauma Center in Englewood, Colorado. Her new role is effective July 29th. - July 27, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Evidence-Based Behavioral and Cognitive Science Now Applied to Cardiac Condition Management to Increase Patient Activation
American Heart Association’s Center for Health Technology and Innovation Collaborates with GoMo Health for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiac Conditions and Associated Comorbidities - July 27, 2018 - GoMo Health
United for Better Remembers Nelson Mandela on His 100th Birthday
Coinciding with Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday, United for Better is honoring his contributions with a charitable gift made towards CHOSA, a South Africa focused non-profit whose mission is to improve the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa through the sponsorship of... - July 27, 2018 - United for Better Ltd.
Simon Hardern Joins Kenyon International as CEO-Elect
Kenyon International Emergency Services announced the appointment of retired Rear Admiral Simon Hardern to the role of Chief Executive Officer effective 1 January 2019. - July 27, 2018 - Kenyon International Emergency Services
Maxima Teams Up with Kenyon to Boost Emergency Management
Grocery retail chain Maxima Latvija has partnered with Kenyon to further strengthen its emergency response plans and procedures. Find out more about how the major retailer plans to upgrade their crisis management organization. - July 27, 2018 - Kenyon International Emergency Services
Population Health Alliance Releases White Paper on Social Determinants of Health
The Population Health Alliance (PHA) today released a comprehensive White Paper examining the definition, impact, and potential interventions to reduce the effect of negative social determinants of health (SDH) on health status in the U.S. PHA’s Quality and Research Committee spearheaded this... - July 26, 2018 - Population Health Alliance
EHRGuide.org Nabs Interview with a Telemedicine Pioneer to Discuss Amazon Being the Well Needed Catalyst for Telemedicine
An exclusive interview with an almost 25 year telemedicine pioneer, (yes, telemedicine has really been around that long), C. Rich Abbruscato with insight into what no one else is admitting. - July 26, 2018 - EHR Guide
MedicalFieldCareers.com Announces Scholarship Program for 2018-19
MedicalFieldCareers.com, a free online resource for students training for careers in healthcare, announces a $1,500 scholarship program for the 2018-19 academic year – the MedicalFieldCareers.com Healthcare Scholarship. - July 25, 2018 - MedicalFieldCareers.com
ALPCO to Exhibit at the AACC’s 70th Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo
ALPCO will promote the expansion of its STELLUX® Chemiluminescence ELISA platform, as well as its current therapeutic drug monitoring portfolio, gastroenterology testing panel, and assay qualification program at AACC’s 70th Annual Clinical Lab Expo. - July 25, 2018 - ALPCO
MITA Applauds House of Representatives for Voting to Permanently Repeal the Medical Device Tax
Repeal Expected to Deliver Immediate Benefits to the American Economy, Boost R&D Investments, and Increase Job Growth - July 25, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Shared Health Services Names New Executive Vice-President
Shared Health Services, a Tennessee-based wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy management company, has named Mr. Daniel Greenlee, MBA as its Executive Vice-President. In announcing the appointment of Mr. Greelee, the company's President and CEO, David Davis stated, "Dan brings a wealth of... - July 25, 2018 - Shared Health Services
First Month Free Treatment and Food Drive at CIIM Community Acupuncture
CIIM Community Acupuncture, an affordable, safe, effective acupuncture clinic with a sliding scale of $15 - $35 per treatment, will host a Free Treatment Grand Opening Open House from Thursday, August 9 through Sunday, September 9, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm. Free acupuncture treatments will be... - July 25, 2018 - CIIM Community Acupuncture
Securisyn Medical - Dr. Arthur Kanowitz Appointed Chairman of Patient Safety Movement Foundation's Airway Safety Taskforce
Arthur Kanowitz, MD appointed Chairman of the Airway Safety Taskforce for the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF). PSMF is a global non-profit working with leading medical experts around the world to eliminate preventable patient deaths in hospitals. In this role, Dr. Kanowitz will lead the Airway Safety Taskforce’s efforts to increase awareness of airway safety incidences and to encourage all hospitals to implement evidence-based Actionable Patient Safety Solutions. - July 25, 2018 - Securisyn Medical
Luffoliate, the Hands-Free Shower Luffa for the Back, Launches This Week on Their Website – www.luffoliate.com
Luffoliate launches for the first time on their website for the hands-free back exfoliating Luffa, which attaches to any shower wall. Luffoliate is unlike any other bathroom Luffa in the sense that is does not require hands to help wash and exfoliate, making it simple for anyone to clean and exfoliate their entire back. www.luffoliate.com. - July 24, 2018 - Luffoliate
ALPCO and InSphero Partner to Offer a Complete Solution to Assess Beta-cell Function in Islet Microtissue Culture Models
ALPCO and InSphero announce partnership to provide customers with a complete solution to assess beta-cell function in islet microtissue culture models. - July 24, 2018 - ALPCO
GeBBS Healthcare Announces Appointment of Karl Johnson as Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management
GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, Inc., a leading technology-enabled provider of revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions, announced recently the appointment of Karl Johnson as Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management. Karl brings over 30 years of healthcare industry experience to the... - July 24, 2018 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions
Perio Health Professionals Bolsters Leadership with Floyd Griffith as Chief Innovations Officer
Perio Health Professionals (PHP) is pleased to announce the addition of Floyd Griffith as its Chief Innovations Officer, a newly created position at the company. Mr. Griffith will lead the day-to-day operations of the surgical center and spearhead its strategic priorities. PHP is a locally... - July 24, 2018 - Perio Health Professionals
First Time in Arkansas - A New Life-Saving Fall Prevention Course for Healthcare Professionals and Caregivers
This August, a popular life-saving fall prevention training courses will be held in Little Rock to teach physical therapists and assistants a unique, simple & fun program to help patients avoid falls. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - July 24, 2018 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
United for Better Announces Latest Recipients of Charity Aid
United for Better Ltd., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit announces that its selection committee has approved disbursements to five organizations recognized as outstanding in their contributions to the betterment of humankind. Outstanding charities singled out for excellence and advancement of the betterment... - July 24, 2018 - United for Better Ltd.
MITA Urges Congress to Permanently Repeal the Medical Device Tax
Device Tax Costs U.S. Jobs and Slows the Pace of Innovation, Delaying Patient Access to the Next Generation of Life-Savings Technologies and Treatments - July 23, 2018 - Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance
Medicine X Announces Launch of Alzheimer’s Xplained Interactive Story
Medicine X is launching their first interactive story in the Alzheimer’s space this Sunday during the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC). "Alzheimer’s Xplained" aims to provide education and awareness to Alzheimer’s patients and their... - July 23, 2018 - Medicine X
An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Miami, FL - December 13, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Dr. Temple Grandin & Anita Lesko - Miami, FL - December 13, 2018. - July 23, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
The Summer Season is Safe for Sufferers of "Swimmer’s Shoulder" Thanks to ASAlaser Therapies
The ASAlaser therapeutic solutions are an effective answer in order to successfully treat one of the most common issues for freestyle and backstroke lovers. Hilterapia® and MLS® provide a fast reduction in pain and a speedy recovery of the joint’s action. - July 22, 2018 - ASA srl
Cayman Partners with LIPID MAPS® to Support Continued Development of Key Lipidomic Research Resources
Cayman has increased its financial support of the LIPID MAPS® Lipidomics Gateway. The newly launched LIPID MAPS® website (June 2018) provides easy access to free tools and resources, including a searchable lipid structure database (with over 43,000 entries), mass spectrometry spectra prediction tools, lipid structure drawing tools, experimental protocols, systems biology pathway maps, statistical analysis tools, and a curated lipid standards database. - July 21, 2018 - Cayman Chemical Company
Inmediata Advances Big Data Analytics Initiatives with Innovaccer’s Healthcare Data Platform
Inmediata Health Group Corp., one of the largest healthcare information technology companies in the US/Puerto Rico, went live on Innovaccer’s healthcare data platform to drive analytics-powered healthcare and gain insights into provider performance. Inmediata has access to almost 70% of... - July 21, 2018 - Innovaccer
Howard Commercial Represents Ocelot Consulting in St. Louis, MO Corporate Office Lease
Howard Commercial, a St. Louis-based commercial real estate advisory firm, represented Ocelot Consulting, LLC in the acquisition of 3,000 square feet of lease space for its corporate offices in St. Louis, MO. Ocelot Consulting had been searching for office space on their own for over a year... - July 21, 2018 - Howard Commercial Corp.
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Megan Tassel as Commercial Business Manager – Southern California for Rinnai
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of executive search firm Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful recruitment by its Executive Recruiter, Richard Miller, of Megan Tassel as Commercial Business Manager – Southern California with Rinnai. - July 20, 2018 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Leader Biomedical Introduces Spine Portfolio with Targeted Therapeutic Solutions
Leader Biomedical introduces new Spine Portfolio with the launch of three targeted therapeutic solutions Adcon® Gel, Hyalosyn™ Gel, and Vebroplast® addressing adhesions, joint mobility, and vertebral compression fractures, respectively. Adcon® Gel is a biocompatible resorbable... - July 20, 2018 - Leader Biomedical
New Assay for Immunology Research Quantifies cGAS-Produced 2’3’-cGAMP in Cells
Sensitive and direct measurement of cGAMP levels in cell lysates is now possible with Cayman’s much-anticipated 2’3’-cGAMP ELISA Kit. Developed by Cayman scientists, in conjunction with expert nucleotide scientists at Biolog Life Science Institute in Germany, this competitive... - July 20, 2018 - Cayman Chemical Company
Former U.S Chief Technology Officer to Keynote The Florida Association of ACOs Fall Annual Conference
Todd Park to Deliver Keynote at FLAACOs 2018. - July 19, 2018 - Florida Association of ACOs
Join the 40-hour Community Interpreter Program in San Diego, CA
REACH-reaching diversity & Champions for Health partner to make The Community Interpreter Training available in San Diego, CA. The training prepares individuals with strong bilingual skills to learn how to become interpreters in a variety of settings. - July 19, 2018 - REACH-reaching diversity
Better Business Bureau Has Approved CompuGroup Medical’s Accreditation and Was Awarded an A+ Rating
CompuGroup is proud to announce on 06/27/2018, CompuGroup Medial US, Inc. was awarded the highly sought after BBB Accreditation and was awarded an A+ for its outstanding customer care. The BBB Code of Business Practices ensures companies utilize integral advertising, selling and customer service... - July 19, 2018 - CompuGroup Medical
Leaders from Pfizer, Sanofi, Eli Lilly and Applied Informatics to Speak on Artificial Intelligence at Pharma Innovation Conference
Dr. Chintan Patel to discuss the implementation of AI & machine learning in clinical development. - July 19, 2018 - Applied Informatics
Mary’s Center Launches Stories Into Books, Memoirs from Its Senior Members
A Journey of Unique and Inspiring Life Experiences in 15 Stories. - July 19, 2018 - Mary's Center
Rush University Medical Center Selects MediNav to Solve Wayfinding Challenges and Enhance Patient Experience
Indoor GPS Helps Patients and Visitors Find Their Way Through Rush’s Large Academic Medical Center. - July 18, 2018 - Connexient
OnPoint Manufacturing Announces Partnership with Ten-Four Clothing
OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., an innovative leader in on-demand apparel manufacturing today, announced a partnership with Ten-Four Clothing to produce their women’s clothing line. Through this cooperative effort, Ten-Four Clothing is working closely with OnPoint Manufacturing (OPM) to provide... - July 18, 2018 - OnPoint Manufacturing
Green Compassion Network, LLC Helps Qualified Patients Easily Obtain Their Ohio Medical Marijuana Cards
Green Compassion Network Hosts Informational Event About This Controversial Wonder Plant. - July 18, 2018 - Green Compassion Network, LLC
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 6-Year-Old Girl with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Chestertown, MD
A 6-year-old girl from Chestertown, Maryland named Brooke received a very special delivery today of her very own, a Diabetic Alert Service Dog from SDWR, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization based in Madison, VA. - July 18, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Clint Bolser Appointed Bridges Division President
Bridges US is pleased to announce Clint Bolser as Bridges Division President. Bolser will spearhead this new position by providing leadership and guidance to Bridges on a national level. Clint has been a transformational leader with Bridges US since 2017. As the Strategic Development Director, he... - July 18, 2018 - Bridges US