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Intertek Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition
Intertek, a leading provider of quality solutions to industries around the world announces that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and will use their sustainability measurement tool, the Higg Index, to drive environmental responsibility across the supply chain. Membership to SAC... - November 19, 2015 - Intertek
Update on Glycomics - Achieve Safe, Easy, and Accurate O-Glycan Analysis with BlotGlyco® O-Glycan Sample Preparation Kit
MoBiTec to launch Sumitomo's BlotGlyco® O-Glycan Sample Preparation Kit, a streamlined process for releasing and purifying O-glycans for detection by HPLC, LC-MS, and MALDI-TOF MS. - November 19, 2015 - MoBiTec GmbH
Harbor Light Hospice Provides Palliative Care Resources Online
Harbor Light Hospice has recently released brand new online resources for patients and families who are seeking comprehensive information about palliative care in the United States. - November 19, 2015 - Harbor Light Hospice
Monica Monici, the Scientific Director of ASAlaser Scientific Research Department, was Elected ELGRA President
Dr Monica Monici was appointed to a high office in the non-profit International Scientific Society devoted to the promotion of scientific research under various gravity conditions. - November 19, 2015 - ASA srl
Mercy Receives FDA Award for Medical Device Tracking
Collaborative agreement could be worth up to $5.2 million over three years. - November 18, 2015 - Mercy
EternoGen Aesthetics Completes Its Financing Round Securing $5MM to Commercialize Their First in Class Bio-Dermal Restoration Portfolio
EternoGen Aesthetics, LLC developer and manufacturer of advanced collagen scaffolds, announces the successful completion of its financial round. It has secured $5MM to prepare for the 2016 European commercialization of Rapid Polymerizing Collagen (RPC Pure-Collagen), the first of a rich pipeline of... - November 18, 2015 - EternoGen Aesthetics LLC
ReproTech Staff Discuss Fertility Preservation Options for Oncology Patients in Ft. Worth, TX
Cancer Care Services in Fort Worth, TX was the setting for a presentation entitled Fertility Preservation for the Oncology Patient. This program strives to promote education and extend access to fertility preservation services. - November 18, 2015 - ReproTech, LLC
MioTech Orthopedic Group Announces New E-Commerce Website
The website launch aligns with DJO Global’s decision to discontinue its Empi Product Line, which carried electrical stimulation devices used for pain management and rehabilitation. - November 18, 2015 - MioTech Orthopedic Group
'Tis the Season to be Cautious - Guidewell Financial Solutions Provides Holiday Safeguards
National nonprofit Guidewell Financial Solutions and Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland offer tips on how to avoid falling victim to holiday identity theft and scams. - November 18, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
Product Launch: Noliac Launches Shear Stack XYZ and Extends the Range of Shear Plates
Noliac launches shear stack XYZ, a multi-axis shear stack actuator with active XYZ axes. The lateral motion of the product is due to the piezoelectric shear effect. The shear stack XYZ is a very compact solution useful for many different types of applications. At the same time, Noliac extends the range of shear plates. - November 18, 2015 - Noliac A/S
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on "Immunotherapeutics Global Market" and Estimated to be Worth $138.9 Billion by 2021
The immunotherapeutics field is rapidly advancing at an unprecedented rate, as estimated by IQ4I Research that the immunotherapeutics global market is expected to reach $138.9 billion by 2021. - November 18, 2015 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
New Metrics on Value-Based Healthcare: Adopters Report Healthy Savings, Prevention Gains
Seventy-one percent of healthcare companies employ value-based reimbursement strategies, with one-fifth reporting savings of up to $500,000 annually, according to new market metrics from the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - November 17, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
The Boston Globe Names Park Place International a Top Place to Work for 2015
Park Place International (PPI), a provider of technology solutions for healthcare, has been named one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the second year in a row in the annual employee-based survey project from The Boston Globe. The Top Places to Work 2015 issue was published online at... - November 16, 2015 - CloudWave
BUHLMANN Laboratories Announces New, Direct US Affiliate
BÜHLMANN Laboratories is proud to announce the establishment of its North American affiliate, BUHLMANN Diagnostics Corp (BDC) in Southern New Hampshire. - November 16, 2015 - BUHLMANN Diagnostics Corp
Medical Imaging Innovations Completes First USA installation of FluoroSight ONE Universal R/F System in Tennessee
Medical Imaging Innovations completes installation of first installation of FluoroSight ONE Universal R/F System at Blount Memorial Hospital. The FluoroSight ONE provides all radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging in an all-in-one universal fluoroscopy system. - November 16, 2015 - Medical Imaging Innovations
Prosidyan Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels for Postero-Lateral Spinal Fusion
NJ-based Prosidyan (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass products, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance of FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels for Postero-lateral Spinal Fusion. FIBERGRAFT BG Morsels is an ultra-porous Bone Graft Substitute, made entirely... - November 16, 2015 - Prosidyan, Inc.
Feed Tomorrow Foundation Aims to Bring Mobility to Hunger Crisis Across America
Feed Tomorrow Foundation has officially been launched, and is collecting donations of time, food, and money towards their cause. The goal of Feed Tomorrow is to be able to travel across the United States and bring fresh meals to the homeless, vets, or people displaced because of natural disasters. - November 16, 2015 - Feed Tomorrow Foundation
miacom diagnostics GmbH Gets FDA Clearance for hemoFISH Masterpanel
miacom diagnostics GmbH, Duesseldorf, a company focused on the development and production of medical tests for the detection of acute infectious diseases, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance. - November 16, 2015 - miacom diagnostics GmbH
Data Bridge Market Research Has Added a New Market Report on "Global Spine Biologics Market – Analysis and Forecast 2012 – 2020" to Their Product Portfolio of Healthcare
Global Spine Biologics Market by Product (Bone Allografts, Bone Graft Substitute, Platelet Rich Plasma, Bone Marrow Aspirate Therapy), by End-User (Hospitals, Spinal Surgery Centers, Orthopedic Clinics, Others), by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World) - November 15, 2015 - Data Bridge Market Research
South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded an ‘A’ for Hospital Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group
The Leapfrog Group’s “Hospital Safety Score” is the first and only hospital safety rating to be peer-reviewed in the Journal of Patient Safety. - November 15, 2015 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Wellbe Announces Webinar on Succeeding Under Bundled Payment
CJRI to share how to use bundles as a competitive advantage. - November 15, 2015 - Wellbe
Portrait Health Centers Opens New Location in Princeton Junction, NJ
Portrait Health Centers announces the opening of its newest location in Princeton Junction, NJ to provide counseling, nutrition and psychological testing services. - November 15, 2015 - Portrait Health Centers
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Group Reaches 5,000 Member Milestone
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's Medigap Linkedin discussion group has reached the 5,000 member milestone. - November 15, 2015 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Swedish Firm with “Game-Changing” Innovation Technology Opens US Office
Demand drives Swedish Innovation Technology company, the Innovation360 Group, to open its first US Office in Washington DC. CEO Magnus Penker announced the opening of the Tysons Corner, VA office at executive meetings in Washington DC during a recent visit. The demand for measurable improvement in Innovation Acceleration and Achievement drives the decision to establish US Operations. The immediate goal is to functionally replicate the company’s HQ office in Stockholm as rapidly as possible. - November 14, 2015 - Innovation 360 Group
Data Bridge Market Research Has Added a New Market Report on "Global Drug Delivery Devices Market – Analysis and Forecast 2012 – 2020" to Their Product Portfolio
Global Drug Delivery Devices Market by Route of Administration (Oral, Injectable, Topical, Pulmonary, Nasal, Ocular, Implantable, Transmucosal), By End-User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgery Centers/Clinics, Home Care Settings, Diagnostic Centers, Others), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World) - November 14, 2015 - Data Bridge Market Research
LifeFuels Smart Nutrition Bottle Named 2016 CES Innovation Awards Honoree
Award-winning connected health and fitness product bridges crucial gap between nutrition and wearable technology; First portable, single and multi-serve device that gives users the personalized nutrition and hydration they need, when they need it. - November 14, 2015 - LifeFuels
Myavana Releases Hair Journey Subscription Service, Enhances Hair Care & Technology Offerings
Your hair is as unique as your fingerprint. Myavana, the first personalized hair care recommendation system for every woman, announces the new release of its brand, introducing a membership subscription and partnership services. The new design and offering signifies its growth and focus on adding a... - November 14, 2015 - Techturized Inc
MRI Safety Product to Comply with the New Joint Commission Standards
Kopp Development Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of ferromagnetic detectors for MRI Safety, is proud to announce the release of the new accessory for their latest entryway system, FerrAlert™ Ferromagnetic Incident Log Manager (FILM). This logging device was designed specifically with... - November 13, 2015 - Kopp Development Inc.
Data Bridge Market Research Has Added a New Market Report on "Global Spinal Implants Market – Analysis and Forecast 2012 – 2020" to Their Product Portfolio
Global Spinal Implants Market by Product Type (Fusion, Non-Fusion), by End-User (Hospitals, Spinal Surgery Centers, Orthopedic Clinics, Others), by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World) - November 13, 2015 - Data Bridge Market Research
Friends of Karen to Deliver Gifts (and Smiles) to Children with Cancer
Friends of Karen, a children's charity, needs volunteers to bring the holiday season to local families caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illness. "We want them to have joyful memories, even in the midst of illness." - November 13, 2015 - Friends of Karen
Johan Mohd Sani Joins KJT Group as Research Manager
KJT Group welcomes Johan Mohd Sani to its team of Researchers. - November 13, 2015 - KJT Group
Human Health Watch Medical Startup Exchanges Donations for Additional Years of Life Within Its Crowdfunding Campaign
One year plus of life expectancy for each donation of US$20 (no more than 5 years for US$100) is offered to donors participating in a crowdfunding campaign to support a new medical startup Human Health Watch, which starts today on Indiegogo crowdfunding platform... - November 13, 2015 - Human Health Watch
Harbor Light Hospice Releases Online Hospice Care Resource
Harbor Light Hospice has recently released brand new online resources for patients and families who are seeking comprehensive information about hospice care in the United States. - November 13, 2015 - Harbor Light Hospice
NAMED Partners with Atlanta Spine Specialists in Providing NAMED-Based Program to Patients of Atlanta Spine Specialists
NAMED-Based Program Will Benefit Those with Back Pains. - November 13, 2015 - NAMED
HMC HealthWorks Announces New Vice President
Dr. D’Orsi has an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, a MBA in Management, and has more than 25 years of significant experience in healthcare, insurance, academic, corporate, and professional service environments. - November 13, 2015 - HMC HealthWorks
Rite Aid First U.S. Drugstore Chain to Offer Harmonyx Genetic Testing to Customers
Tests help determine most effective medication therapy based on an individual’s genetic makeup - November 12, 2015 - Harmonyx Diagnostics
iCAN Supports America's Veterans and Men's Health
For the entire month of November, Cancer Action Now Inc. (www.canceractionnow.com) will provide a free session to a US Veteran with cancer for each paid session that occurs. - November 12, 2015 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Four Broad Run Students Return from UCLA
Ashburn Teens volunteer for brain tumor research in Los Angeles to help UCLA, Cedars-Sinai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. - November 12, 2015 - TBKF
Recent Graduates Set Out to Raise Money to Change the Taste of Water
Brothers Jesse and Luke Hambly are raising funds through Kickstarter to make water more appealing than unhealthy, sugary drinks. - November 12, 2015 - Pressa Inc.
Successful Atlanta 8.5K Closes Event Season
Walkers and runners at the Nov. 7 Starry Night Atlanta 8.5K raised more than $120,000 to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. More than 600 supporters gathered for the evening 8.5K at Centennial Olympic Park to honor local children with brain tumors, our Stars: Andrea, Anna, Ascher,... - November 12, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community Wins Top Award at MOCA House of Blues and Brews Competition
Culinary Honor Continues Tradition of Award-Winning Cuisine for Upscale Retirement Community - November 12, 2015 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
Medicare Open Enrollment Triples Call Volume to Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
The volume of consumers seeking information on Medicare Supplement insurance from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has tripled according to the national trade group. - November 12, 2015 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
OnPage Corporation Announces OnPage for ConnectWise at IT Nation 2015
OnPage Presents Secure Round-Trip IT Alerting, Audit Trails & Critical Incident Feedback for the ConnectWise, IT Business Management Platform at IT Nation. - November 12, 2015 - OnPage Corporation
New Acid Catalyst Offers Significant Cost Reductions with Increased Stability
An exciting new acid catalyst from PhosphonicS could help significantly reduce costs and minimise losses in the Pharmaceutical and Chemical industries. The recently launched Phos-Cat4 has been specially designed to be just as effective as the rest of the PhosphonicS acid catalyst range but offer... - November 12, 2015 - PhosphonicS
Small Spoon Announces Launch of Inaugural 7 Daily Moves App for Android and Apple Platforms
Small Spoon Pte. Ltd. has announced the launch of their fitness application and "virtual trainer" concentrates on the most effective workouts essential for every human body. - November 12, 2015 - 7DailyMoves
Portrait Health Centers Opens New Location in Gurnee, IL
Portrait Health Centers has opened its newest location in Gurnee, Illinois. Located at 1790 Nations Drive, Suite 214, Gurnee, IL 60031, the counseling and nutrition health center specializes in diagnosing and treating depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorders, learning differences, eating... - November 11, 2015 - Portrait Health Centers
Shoplet Becoming a Leading Source for Medical Supplies
Office supply e-tailer successfully expands into the medical supply industry. - November 11, 2015 - Shoplet
Pianist Brings Charm of Classic Show Tunes to The Birches
Pianist Pat Woods performs his repertoire of Broadway show tunes and movie tunes from the 1950s and 60s monthly at The Birches Assisted Living in Clarendon Hills, as well as many other assisted and independent living communities in suburban Chicagoland. - November 11, 2015 - The Birches Assisted Living
Intertek Assists in Founding the Association for Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA)
Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide joined the efforts of the global auditing community in the creation of the Association for Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) last month to help bring more credibility to auditors addressing working conditions... - November 11, 2015 - Intertek
Pricol Limited Released Financial Results Ended 30th September 2015
Pricol Limited Released Second Quarter and Half Yearly Financial Results Ended 30th September 2015 - November 11, 2015 - Pricol Ltd