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International Accreditation for MET’s Packaging Testing Laboratory
Medical Engineering Technologies’ medical device testing laboratory has received accreditation to ISO 17025. Their medical device package testing facility has been independently accredited by UKAS (Testing Laboratory No. 7848). - August 16, 2013 - MET
"New Discoveries" in Science and Medicine: Cosmetologist Discovers a Common Link Between All Skin Disorders and the Cause of Natural Occurring Disease and Aging
Introduction of a new medical art form announced in a new book by Donald L. Gigante, a licensed cosmetologist. Medical discoveries and patent pending treatments are being released in the new book: "Advanced Skin Guide For All Ages And Skin Types." Initial release available at booktango. This guide goes way deeper than skin problems, to the source. This guide explains in laymen terms, what he believes causes "most" natural occurring disease, both internally and externally, in humans and animals. - August 16, 2013 - Donald Gigante
Irwin Siegel Agency Named Certified Market Specialist on the MarketScout Exchange
Irwin Siegel Agency named Certified Market Specialist (CMS) for Social Services on the MarketScout Exchange. - August 16, 2013 - Irwin Siegel Agency
Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center Celebrates Senior Citizens Day
Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center proudly wishes all senior citizens of our community a happy, safe and healthy Senior Citizens Day, August 21st. Established in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan, Senior Citizens Day was initiated to recognize the achievements and contributions our nation’s... - August 16, 2013 - Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center
Study Scavenger and CenterWatch Partner to Improve Patient Recruitment, Enrollment and Mobile Access to Clinical Trials with New Study Scavenger Smartphone App
Study Scavenger, the first bilingual smartphone app to allow subjects to search for clinical research studies that meet their health, travel and financial needs, and CenterWatch, a leading provider of clinical research business information and online publisher of active clinical trial listings for... - August 16, 2013 - Study Scavenger
Cheers: Researchers Identified New Brain Markers with Creative Biomart’s S100B Antibody
In the study, researchers used the critical products purchased from Creative Biomart. During the process, the serum levels of molecular markers were determined by ELISA using antibodies and antigens from Creative Biomart (New York, NY) (S100B) which you can see in the article. - August 16, 2013 - Creative Biomart
Companies Now Choosing Physician Office Partners, Inc. as Their Anesthesia Billing Experts
Industry leader for billing software solutions, Physician Office Partners, Inc. has announced they’re now offering a full-service billing software package to anesthesia services companies across the US. The company’s leading-class solution is designed to handle all elements of the... - August 16, 2013 - Physician Office Partners
Mississippi Board of Physical Therapy Approves Biologix Solutions Online Ethics Course for PTs & PTAs
Biologix Solutions LLC, a leader in online continuing education for physical therapy professionals offers Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy approved 100% ethics and professional responsibility course for physical therapy professionals as part of your continuing education requirements each... - August 16, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
Sound Medical Transcription Now Offers Electronic Medical Records with New No Paperwork Policy
Sound Medical Transcription is now offering hospitals, clinics, and individual physicians free integration into their electronic medical records. The service recognizes that doctors and physicians spend too much time inputting data into their EMR and offer their transcription services to save time... - August 16, 2013 - Sound Medical Transcription
Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center Promotes National Immunization Month
With summer drawing to a close, Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center wishes to spread the word about August being National Immunization Month and the extreme importance of getting vaccinated. While the elderly population could benefit greatly from vaccinations against diseases like influenza,... - August 16, 2013 - Apex Rehabilitation and Care Center
Kuala Lumpur Home-Based Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy Service Goes Online
TCM Wellness Services launches their website showcasing their Traditional Chinese Medicine-based massage therapy services and adjunctive therapies. - August 16, 2013 - TCM Wellness Services
Daybreak Welcomes Susan Eison as Director of Marketing
Susan Eison joins DayBreak of the Lowcountry, effective August 2013. - August 16, 2013 - DayBreak of the Lowcountry
Community Workforce Solutions Launches Clean Start Diaper Service and Offers Affordable Option for Eco-Conscious Parents
Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. (CWS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment, announces the launch of Clean Start Diaper Service with weekly home delivery and pickup of cloth diapers, which are made of sustainable and renewable 100% cotton. In-home customer consultations are also available to train parents-to-be on the use of cloth diapers as an environmentally friendly alternative. - August 16, 2013 - Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.
RVA Has a “Secret Millionaire”
Local Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Debbie Johnston Appears on Hit ABC Show. - August 16, 2013 - Care Advantage
American Venous Forum Foundation and JOBST® - a Brand of BSN medical, Inc. Are Proud to Announce the 2014 BSN-JOBST Research Grant
The BSN-JOBST Research Grant will provide a one year, $50,000 research grant for original, basic or clinical research in venous or lymphatic disease. The competition is open to residents, fellows in a vascular training program, as well as physicians who have completed their training within the past five (5) years. The grant will commence on January 1, 2014. Grant recipient will be invited to attend the American Venous Forum (AVF) 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. - August 16, 2013 - American Venous Forum
Doctor's Best Introduces Best High Potency Serrapeptase 270VC
Doctor's Best has introduced Best High Potency Serrapeptase into its dietary supplement line. Scott Steinford, CEO of Doctor's Best, made the announcement. This product comes as 270 vegetable capsules, each containing purified serrapeptase enzyme providing a highly potent 120,000 units of serrapeptase activity. This is in addition to the 90 veggie capsule size also offered by Doctor’s Best. - August 15, 2013 - Doctor's Best, Inc.
Human Resources Firm CPEhr Unveils New “Service Guarantee” Infographic
Human resources outsourcing company CPEhr unveils a service guarantee infographic which vividly depicts its expertise and experience over the past thirty years. - August 15, 2013 - CPE HR, Inc.
TraumaMan Surgical Abdomen Bridges the Gap for Team Training
The Surgical Abdomen for Simulab's TraumaMan System is now available. The TraumaMan System is an anatomical surgical manikin that is designed for students to practice several surgical procedures and the flexible abdominal surgical site for TraumaMan will accommodate an array of surgical modules. The first is the Nicked Aorta Module that is geared toward facilitating catastrophic event team training. - August 15, 2013 - Simulab Corporation
NonStopHR Brings Together Bay Area Not-for-Profits
NonStopHR, an HR broker serving not-for-profits, hosts focus group luncheon and brings together diverse not-for-profits to discuss key HR issues. - August 15, 2013 - NonStopHR
South Nassau First to Implant New Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
The Viva is equipped with the latest advancement in shock reduction programing that enables the device to better differentiate between dangerous and harmless heart rhythms. - August 15, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Two New LED Encapsulants from Intertronics – Light Up Your Life
Intertronics have introduced two new variants of their high-performance Opti-tec 4200 polyurethane encapsulating/potting compound and adhesive. Opti-tec 4210 for the potting and protection of LED lighting projects and Opti-tec 4200 which cures to a translucent opalescent white for decorative lighting and signage. - August 15, 2013 - Intertronics
Celeb Dermatologist Offers Vampire Facial for Fountain of Youth Results
Derm to the stars Dr. Steven Victor’s latest rejuvenation technique has some surprising and unexpected results. - August 15, 2013 - Victor Dermatology & Rejuvenation
The Road to Recovery Just Opened an Express Lane
Through a partnership with Medical Service Company, MyCareHomeMedical.com was able to develop a program for customers built around speed & continuing care aptly named Care Express. One part customer loyalty program, one part patient outreach designed around the premise of delivering helpful information for patients & caregivers, one part ecommerce website, one part affordable online resource for home medical supplies; one whole solution for the continuation of at home patient care. - August 14, 2013 - MyCareHomeMedical.com
Eco-Friendly Sexual Health Products at Vegan-Love.com
At the new Vegan-Love.com the reader will find a safe haven of vegan and vegan friendly products that will transform their love life into the natural sanctuary it was meant to be. - August 14, 2013 - RDO Medical
Experts from Creative Biomart Share the Experience on Using Elisa Kits to Improve the Precision of an Assay
There are some issues that researchers might meet in the process of using ELISA Kits. In order to help improve the precision of an assay, Creative Biomart (http://www.creativebiomart.net/) experts concluded the following tips for reference. - August 14, 2013 - Creative Biomart
Exhibitor Opportunities Still Available at American Venous Forum - The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians
The American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. Exhibitors at the Vein Forum will be provided the following opportunities: exhibit during the duration of the course, all meals and a Welcome Reception will be served in the Exhibit Hall to give each Exhibitor maximum exposure; network with leading clinicians in the field of vascular disease; and, engage with clinicians on the latest developments. - August 14, 2013 - American Venous Forum
American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum Course - A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians
The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians on October 11-12, 2013 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The Vein Forum Course is open to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The course will be limited to 50 registered attendees in order to provide an outstanding faculty/attendee ratio. - August 14, 2013 - American Venous Forum
ChicPeopleMeet.com Launched to Provide the First Lifestyle Online Community Dedicated Towards Health, Fitness and Beauty
ChicPeopleMeet.com, the first Lifestyle Community where Health, Fitness and Beauty Consumers, Enthusiasts & Professionals meet, greet and become complete officially launched to provide a 360 degree experience of living a health, fit and stylish lifestyle. The ChicPeopleMeet.com community is... - August 14, 2013 - Technology Business Consultants
24x7 on Duty Dentists Announce Special Offer on Packages
The American Dental Center in North Miami offers special promotional packages on most services including dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. - August 14, 2013 - American Dental Center
"Triple Plane" a New Breast Augmentation Technique for Correction of Rare Implant Movement
Dr. Lawrence Gray of Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center reports that he has many years of success in using the sub-muscular method for performing breast augmentation. - August 14, 2013 - Atlantic Plastic Surgery Center
EEG Neurofeedback and Treating Mental Health Disorders
Dr. Hanno Kirk, Ph.D., and Kelley Foust, OTR, will be presenting on EEG Neurofeedback and Treating Mental Health Disorders at the 4th Annual Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference in Chicago, IL, September 20-22, 2013. - August 14, 2013 - Integrative Medicine for Mental Health
Dr. Mark Galland Discusses Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Local Orthopaedic Surgeon Discusses the Differences Between Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair and Traditional Rotator Cuff Repair. - August 14, 2013 - Dr. Galland
Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Sells Out
The sixth Medicare supplement insurance conference has closed for registrations according to conference organizers the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 14, 2013 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Fourth Container of Wheelchairs Ordered for Liberia
Free Wheelchair Mission’s fourth container (550 individual units) of wheelchairs was placed on order for Liberia this week. - August 14, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Healthfore Technologies Unveils a New Web Face
HealthFore Technologies Limited, a global healthcare IT solutions and advisory services company has launched a new website, www.healthfore.com. - August 14, 2013 - Healthfore Technologies Ltd.
Fusion IONZ Human Clinical Trial Yields Impressive Results
Fusion IONZ commissioned a double blind placebo controlled human trial to test the efficacy of their negative ion bracelets on balance, strength, flexibility, muscle endurance and energy. Pain Relief and Negative ion output was also tested. The trial yielded an average performance increase of 14.4% over control, an average pain reduction of 28% in one week and a negative ions output of 3,300 CC's per second, an average of 1,900 negative ions per second higher than closest competitor. - August 13, 2013 - Fusion IONZ LLC
Robert H. Burke, MD, DDS, MS, FACS and Erchonia Corporation Announce Their Collaboration in a Pilot Study Using Laser to Treat Temporomandibular Joint Pain
Clinical research study on the effectiveness of the Erchonia TMJ Laser is being conducted in Ann Arbor Michigan for treating TMD. Patients are welcome to request to be part of this study. - August 13, 2013 - Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery
Heart Stem Cell Therapy Offers a New Chance for Heart Disease Patients
New Website Launched to Enlighten Patients and Guide them to Health. - August 13, 2013 - HopeCell
BECCA Cosmetics Announces Launch on QVC Featuring BECCA Style Director
BECCA Cosmetics is scheduled to debut on QVC® August 13, 2013. The iconic beauty line with Australian origins will introduce a duo of its sought-after Shimmering Skin Perfector™ and new versatile Half Moon Brush, which was created especially for QVC. BECCA Style Director Kerry Cole will present the product and offer tips during the broadcast. - August 12, 2013 - BECCA Cosmetics
Purest Algal DHA Ingredient Clears FDA Examination for US Food and Supplement Markets
Source-Omega today disclosed that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sampled and cleared their new algal DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) oil. The FDA samples products making its own admissibility determinations to ensure safety, efficacy and quality of products. Less than 1 percent of products are... - August 12, 2013 - Source-Omega
Michigan Fertility Center 3rd Annual Baby Reunion, Celebrates Nearly 1,700 Babies Born
A popular event started in 2010 continues as Reproductive Medicine Associates of Michigan holds their 3rd Annual Baby Reunion on August 17, 2013 at Clawson Park in Clawson, MI. - August 12, 2013 - Reproductive Medicine Associates of Michigan
Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor & Partnering Conference Announces Thirty Regional Companies for 2013 Presentation Lineup
The 2013 Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor and Partnering Conference (RMLIPC) will bring 30 of the region’s most innovative private and public life science companies together to present to a targeted audience of biotech, device, diagnostic and pharma investors and strategic partners. The conference is being held September 18-19 at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. - August 12, 2013 - Colorado BioScience Association
Ozeal Launched Its US Style Collection: Classy Tortoise Shell Glasses
Tortoise shell glasses can be seen just about everywhere these days. They are fast becoming the most popular choice in vintage glasses. With this style option, prescription glasses no longer have to be boring or unflattering. Ozeal glasses has a range of online eyeglasses designed to turn heads. - August 12, 2013 - Ozeal Glasses
Deal of the Day at Ozeal Glasses
In order to thank new and old customers, Ozeal Glasses launched a collection of discount eyeglasses in early August in the UK and US. - August 12, 2013 - Ozeal Glasses
Organicshop.in Raises First Round of Angel Funding from RAIN
Rajasthan Angel Investor Network has made first angel funding in organicshop.in. Based in Jaipur, organicshop.in is an online marketplace for certified organic products. - August 11, 2013 - Organic Shop
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Opens New Office in Downtown Fort Myers
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is opening a new office in Downtown Fort Myers, which will begin taking patients on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Riverchase's newest team member, Dunnet C. Durando will be staffing the office and providing free skin cancer screenings on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. - August 11, 2013 - Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, LLC Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation in Five Key Areas
Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, LLP, (PRA) was recently surveyed for accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, International. The outcome was a three year accreditation, accompanied by Exemplary Conformance with the standards for: ·... - August 11, 2013 - Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, LLC
HiMSS NW Chapters Announce Their Fall NW Technology and Education Symposium
The Oregon and Washington Chapters of HIMSS today announced that registration and Call for Presenters is open for the Third Annual HIMSS NW Technology Conference taking place October 14 & 15, 2013 at the Nines Hotel, located at 525 SW Morrison, Portland, Oregon 97204 in Portland, Oregon. With... - August 11, 2013 - NW HIMSS Oregon Chapter
FDAnews Webinar — Cosmetics Warning Letters Detail Rash of Problems; Webinar Provides Solutions
Is It a Cosmetic, a Drug or Both? 15-Year Regulatory Veteran Shares Compliance Secrets Presented by FDAnews Aug. 23, 2013 • 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT http://www.fdanews.com/CosmeticsWebinarPR2 - August 11, 2013 - FDAnews
Three-Year Ultrasound Accreditations Awarded to Mid-South Maternal Fetal Medicine
Mid-South Maternal Fetal Medicine has been awarded its first-ever three-year accreditation in the area of fetal echocardiography ultrasound, and has been re-accredited in the area of obstetric ultrasound, by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). The AIUM is a multidisciplinary... - August 11, 2013 - Symbion Physician Services