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Zenascope Aids in the Screening and Detection of Cervical Cancer in Developing Countries
Zenalux Biomedical, Inc. presented its latest findings on the investigational use of the Zenascope® in cervical cancer screening at the U.S. Investigators’ Symposium on Global Non-Communicable Disease Research. The poster—titled “Towards a viable solution for a see and treat paradigm for cervical pre-cancer screening in East Africa”—focused on the use of the Zenascope in cervical pre-cancer screening in East Africa where neither HPV testing nor Pap smears are routinely available. - October 10, 2014 - Zenalux Biomedical, Inc.
Concerned Dental Care Gives Back to Patients and Soldiers with Halloween Buy Back
Concerned Dental Care will be offering a Halloween buy back this season, which will benefit both patients and American soldiers. The program is focused on promoting healthy habits after Halloween, in which patients can bring in their excess Halloween candy to receive a cash reward. The candy is... - October 10, 2014 - Concerned Dental Care
Ultima White Offers Quick and Pain-Free Teeth Whitening Services in Oxford
Achieve positive smile with competent, fast, painless teeth whitening using advanced laser procedure. Now, Ultima White provides clients with top-notch ad pain-free laser procedure to whiten teeth in one hour at affordable costs. - October 10, 2014 - Ultima White
How to Increase IT Effectiveness in the Insurance Business - Recipe from Softengi
Decreased IT budgets in insurance companies and an overall crisis in the industry are not leaving hope for budget increases in the nearest future. However, this is not a reason to stop IT projects, according to Softengi specialists. "Being agile is becoming one of the success factors," said professionals at the recent Agile seminar for insurance companies in Kyiv. - October 10, 2014 - Softengi
How to Launch in the International Market Without Troubles - Step Forward in the Translation of Applications with Locserv, Softengi Startup
LocServ, a “startup” born in Softengi, has developed a localization tool allowing decreasing by three times the expenses for the launch of new products at the international market. According to the first implementation results, the tool also allows to translate and localize applications two times faster compared with all existing market applications. - October 09, 2014 - Softengi
Linden Optometry Joins Campaign to Raise $1 Million for Universal Eye Health
"World Sight Day Challenge" fundraising campaign gives the gift of vision to people in areas of need. - October 09, 2014 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
My Lanny, the Go-Anywhere Shower Caddie Launches KickStarter Campaign
Introducing My Lanny, the Go-Anywhere Shower Caddie designed to organize and keep all your showering products off the shower floor simply by hooking it, using it and storing it! - October 09, 2014 - My Lanny Shower Caddie
Senior Nurse Practitioner at South Nassau Awarded Prestigious AANP Fellowship
Established by the AANP in 2000, the Fellows of the AANP (FAANP) impact national and global health and enhance the mission of the AANP by engaging recognized nurse practitioner (NP) leaders who make outstanding contributions to clinical practice, research, education, or policy. - October 09, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Intertek Announces Trim Qualification Program to Help Retailers Comply with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Testing and Certification Rule
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries around the world, announces the release of the Trim Qualification Program. The Trim Qualification Program provides children’s apparel and footwear retailers, vendors and trim suppliers, a holistic... - October 09, 2014 - Intertek
Medical Director of Ruxton House to Become Medical Director of the Retreat at Sheppard Pratt
Thomas Franklin, M.D., to take the helm of nationally renowned residential psychiatric unit. - October 09, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
ACG and VeoMed Offer Live Webcast of the ACG 2014 Practice Management Course, Friday, October 17th
Live Broadcast of American College of Gastroenterology’s Practice Management Course - Understanding and Embracing Change to Improve Your Practice for CME Credit (October 17, 2014). - October 09, 2014 - VeoMed LLC
RAM Technologies to Demonstrate Advanced Medicare and Medicaid Administrative Capabilities at CAHP Annual Conference
RAM Technologies to showcase cost saving features of advanced health insurance software solutions at annual conference of California Association of Health Plans. - October 09, 2014 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Dueling Studies – What You Should Believe About Artificial Sweeteners
Do artificial sweeteners help prevent obesity and diabetes, or increase their risk? The answer, depending on which study you read, is both! In his article, “The artificial sweetener controversy: Who should you believe?,” internationally known complementary medicine practitioner Dr. - October 09, 2014 - Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Starry Night Chicago Raises Funds to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on childhood brain tumors, made its debut in Chicago on Oct. 4 with the support of more than 500 participants. At start time, the event had raised $46,000. The crowd came to the 8.5K at Arlington... - October 09, 2014 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Kristi Langemo Selected for Allergan’s Brilliant Distinctions National Advisory Board
Kristi Langemo Among Cosmetic Practice Business Leaders Selected to Sit on Allergan’s 2014 Brilliant Distinctions Advisory Board. - October 09, 2014 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
Pinnacle ENT Associates, LLC Bolsters Physician Team – Welcomes Dr. Satyen Undavia
Pinnacle ENT Associates, LLC (PENTA), the largest Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Allergy and Audiology practice in the Philadelphia area, recently welcomed Dr. Satyen Undavia, MD to its practice. Dr. Undavia specializes in Facial Plastics and Ear, Nose & Throat, and will be located at the Head... - October 09, 2014 - Pinnacle ENT Associates
Bringing Hope to Our Nation’s Finest
Dr. Clayton G. Lawrence will run the Army 10-Miler on October 12th in support of the Hope for the Warriors foundation, benefiting wounded soldiers and their families. - October 08, 2014 - LEAP LLC
AABC-The American Association of Bariatric Counselors Receives Accreditation
AABC, Providers of Bariatric Education and Certification for Licensed/Certified Health & Education Professionals, Receives Accreditation from The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. - October 08, 2014 - American Association of Bariatric Counselors
New Honorees Announced for Breathe LA’s 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards
Psomas and CH2MHILL Named as Honorees to Celebrate Clean Air and Healthy Lung Initiatives in Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala is a prestigious annual event recognizing individuals, corporations and civic leaders for their successful leadership in supporting clean air and healthy lungs. - October 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group CEO Regina Mixon Bates Receives the Outstanding Achievement Award from Atlanta Business League
Leader in Medical Practice Management and Education receives the 2014 Outstanding Achievement Award. - October 08, 2014 - The Physicians Practice S.O.S. Group
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 10th Annual Rural Hospital Information Technology Conference & Exhibition (HITCON)
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 10th Annual HITCON Conference. What: 10th Annual HITCON Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: October 9-10,... - October 08, 2014 - VersaSuite
AveXis Announces the Completion of Dosing of the Low Dose Cohort in US Clinical Trial for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
AveXis, Inc., a clinic-stage gene therapy company, today announced the completion of dosing in the low dose cohort in the world's first human gene therapy trial for the treatment of infants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The trial (NCT02122952) opened for enrollment in April... - October 08, 2014 - AveXis Inc.
Dr. Bryan's Tooth Station, the Folsom Pediatric Dental Office, Founded by Bryan Randolph, Announces the Success of Donations for Humanitarian Dental Aid in Nicaragua
Dr. Bryan's Tooth Station Provides Needed Dental Health Care and Education Supplies to Disadvantaged Kids in Nicaragua, the Poorest Country in Central America. - October 08, 2014 - Dr. Bryan's Tooth Station
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Focuses on Expected Growth
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced plans to help agents capitalize on the anticipated growth of policy sales. - October 08, 2014 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Selects PMMC ESTIMATOR PRO to Better Serve Patients
PMMC, a leading provider of healthcare revenue cycle solutions, was selected by Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA to generate accurate estimates for their patients based on visibility into existing payer and patient contracts. - October 08, 2014 - PMMC
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Secures Dr. David Katz as Keynote Speaker for Winter World Congress in December
One of the world’s most respected experts in integrative medicine, David Katz, MD, MPH, FACP will be a featured keynote speaker at A4M’s Winter World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine in Las Vegas, NV on December 11-13, 2014. Due to the overwhelmingly positive reception received by Dr. - October 08, 2014 - A4M
5th Annual Wine for a Cure, a Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Wines poured by Livermore Valley’s finest Vintners, including Steven Kent, La Rochelle, McGrail, Bodegas Aguirre, Garre, and Napa’s De Fina Family Cellars. Honoring the Caregiver of the Year: Dr. Carlos Milla, Director of the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. Gourmet Food by On the Vine. Live and Silent Auctions. Live Music by Chris LeBel. - October 08, 2014 - Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Eye on Edge Promotes Healing Bracelets as Gift Ideas
Eye on Edge is promoting their line of healing bracelets as a gift option for their customers. Healing bracelets are an ideal option for many, as they provide healing and wellness benefits, while being stylish and cost effective. - October 08, 2014 - Eye On Edge
Burmans Pharmacy Voted “One of the Best of Delco” for 2014
Burmans Pharmacy, located in Brookhaven, PA was voted one of the best pharmacies in Delaware County by over 100,000 The Delaware County Daily Times readers. - October 08, 2014 - Burmans
Eye Care Center, West Coast Optical, Offers a Limited-Time Deal on Transitions and Polarized Sunglasses
Leading Surrey, BC eye care center, West Coast Optical is now inviting eyeglasses wearers to review their latest offer on transitions and polarized sunglasses. - October 08, 2014 - West Coast Optical
Complete Selection of Designer Sunglasses Now Available at Discount Pricing Through West Coast Optical
Leading Surrey, BC-based eye care specialist, West Coast Optical is now presenting clients with a comprehensive array of designer sunglasses. West Coast Optical is part of the largest eyewear buying group in the country, allowing them to offer discount pricing on brand name sunglasses from... - October 08, 2014 - West Coast Optical
Support for Healthcare Professionals in Tackling the Burden of Symptomatic Asthma
Focusing on the lack of symptomatic control in patients with asthma, the new Symptomatic Asthma Knowledge Centre is hosted www.epgonline.org. - October 08, 2014 - EPG Health Media
First Choice Dental Welcomes New Dentist to Sun Prairie Office
First Choice Dental is pleased to welcome Dr. Nicole Gallman to its practice. Dr. Gallman will practice at First Choice Dental’s Sun Prairie office, 140 N. City Station Drive. Dr. Gallman completed her undergraduate degree at UW-Milwaukee and received her dental degree (DDS) from Marquette... - October 08, 2014 - First Choice dental
Accretive Health Executive to Speak at Annual Symposium
Caroline Stockdale, senior vice president and chief people officer at Accretive Health, will provide an inspirational session at the annual CTHRA (Cable and Telecommunications Human Resources Association) Symposium, Oct. 14, 2014, in Philadelphia, Pa. Stockdale, who has successfully championed... - October 08, 2014 - Accretive Health
Colorado BioScience Association Promotes Colorado’s Medical Technology Industry, Along with Two of the State’s Economic Development Entities at AdvaMed 2014
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association, the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance and the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation will tout Colorado’s growing medical device and diagnostic sectors during the '2014 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference' in Chicago, IL, October 6-8. - October 08, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Yoga and Meditation Teacher Paula Muran Creates Line of Emotional Healing Sprays. Mist More Love Into Your Life.
Noted yoga and meditation teacher Paula Muran creates a new line of emotional healing sprays. Perfect for holiday gift giving; emotional sprays are ideal for yoga, meditation and therapeutic massage and of course everyone. Each healing spray has its own unique aroma along with a vibrational... - October 07, 2014 - Kumara Yoga Institute, LLC
Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development Awards Funding & Management Assistance to Sapphire Technology
The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4) has selected Denver-based Sapphire Technology, LLC, to receive funding and management assistance. - October 07, 2014 - Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development
Stroke Law Launches New Stroke Malpractice YouTube Channel
NY medical malpractice attorneys, Cory Rosenbaum and Robert Fader, announce the launch of their new YouTube channel, Stroke Law; a directory of video infomercials focusing on the legal questions asked most often by stroke victims and their families in the event of misdiagnosed stroke, delayed treatment of stroke and other incidences of medical malpractice. - October 06, 2014 - Stroke Law
Stem Cells Used to Successfully Treat Chronic Achilles Tendon Injury
Biologic Therapies, Inc. (BTI), a company that specializes in the design and development of medical devices and procedures for the regenerative medicine market, announced today that its products have been used to successfully treat a chronically injured Achilles tendon with stem cell therapy. A... - October 06, 2014 - Biologic Therapies
Learn How to Understand and Stop Bullying
In his newly released book "Chestnuts: A True Story about Being Bullied." Gilbert Ohanian Examines His Experiences Being Bullied in School - October 06, 2014 - Gilbert Ohanian
Island Medical Management Chooses ActionCue Clinical Intelligence Healthcare Management Software
Island Medical Management has chosen Prista Corporation’s ActionCue® Clinical Intelligence application for use in all of Island Medical facilities nationwide to integrate and standardize their Risk, Quality and Performance Improvement programs. - October 05, 2014 - Prista Corporation
“Enliven Your Spirit: Shamanic Practice Part 5” with Guest Sandra Ingerman on October 7 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show
On the next episode of "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity”, teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt welcomes author and shaman Sandra Ingerman in this fifth episode of a series on shamanic practice. Pratt and Ingerman talk about sacrifice and the need to step into discomfort in order to be of service to a larger vision for us all. - October 05, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Proclaim Inc. Selects Synthium Health to Put a Claim on Medical Billing eCommerce
A leading healthcare cash-flow management company signs up for on-demand eCommerce solutions and offers discounts for online purchases. - October 05, 2014 - Synthium Health
FDAnews Announces: FDA Official Added to 9th Annual FDA Inspections Summit, Oct. 22-24, 2014
9th Annual FDA Inspections Summit Presented by FDAnews; Oct. 22-24, 2014 – Bethesda, MD; www.fdanews.com/InspectionsSummitPR2 - October 05, 2014 - FDAnews
Yanick Vibert, DO, Named Roosevelt Award for Services to Humanity Honoree by the March of Dimes
St. Christopher's Physician Named Roosevelt Award for Services to Humanity Honoree for Her Service to the Underserved. - October 05, 2014 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Improved Senior Housing
Keaau senior housing facility upgrades bedrooms to accommodate couples wishing to stay in the same room. - October 05, 2014 - Hale Pu'uhonua, LLC
Hundreds of Successful Organ Transplants Performed at Kent Hospital in Turkey
Kent Hospital is a hope for patients in need of liver or kidney transplantation and the best hospital for this procedure in Europe and Middle East. - October 04, 2014 - PlacidWayUSA
Larry North Partners with Careington for Slimdown America
Careington International Corporation has partnered with fitness icon Larry North to offer the exciting new lifestyle and wellness program, Slimdown America. Through Slimdown America, members will enjoy meal plans, restaurant guides, exercise routines, cooking demos and more from Larry, who has been... - October 04, 2014 - Careington
Supremia Dentistry Celebrates Patients with “See the Magic of Supremia” Party
Triangle-Based Dental Practice Invites Community to Afternoon of Fun and Magic to Thank New and Current Patients - October 04, 2014 - Supremia Dentistry
Ability of Semiconductor DNA Sequencing to Transform Healthcare and Save Lives Recognised by the 2014 Faraday Medal to Professor Chris Toumazou
DNA Electronics (‘DNAe’), the inventors of semiconductor DNA sequencing technology and developers of a new, revolutionary point-of-need test for sepsis, announces today that its founder, Chairman and CEO Professor Chris Toumazou FRS, FREng, FMEDSci, FIET, FIEEE, FCGI, FRSM has been... - October 04, 2014 - DNA Electronics