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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Comments on the 286% Increase in Botox Cosmetic by Men
Atlanta plastic surgeon, Dr. Dean Fardo, comments on the 286% increase in Botox Cosmetic treatment by men when comparing 2011 to 2000. So called "Brotox" has seen a huge increase in popularity among male patients with growing acceptance since 2000. - November 01, 2012 - Swan Center for Plastic Surgery
Vehicle Lifts Now Available at All American Mobility in Fredericksburg, VA
Make Mobility Convenient Vehicle Lifts have progressed tremendously since first being introduced to the market. Options range from lift platforms to turning automotive seating, which enables your vehicle’s seat to remove itself from your vehicle, pick you up, and replace itself in it’s... - November 01, 2012 - All American Mobility
Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Host Free Autism Insurance Seminars to Help Parents Gain Access to Coverage
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host two free seminars in Alexandria, VA. on November 29 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to help parents and practitioners understand the autism insurance changes that took effect at the beginning of 2012 and the most effective ways to access coverage. - November 01, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Pharmaceutical Quality Omega 3 for Supermarket prices
Omega 3 Practitioner brand Nordic oil have made their market leading Nordic Oil Omega 3 liquid and Nordic Oil Omega 3 Capsules available to consumers directly from www.nordicoil.co.uk/ - November 01, 2012 - Nordic Oil
Equipmed: Official Sponsor of the ABIA Awards 2013
Synergy of Solutions by Equipmed is proud to announce that it is an official sponsor of the 2013 ABIA Awards. - November 01, 2012 - Equipmed
Handicap Mobility Scooters and Power Wheelchairs Now Offered by All American Mobility of Fredericksburg, VA
Power Wheelchairs or Power Scooters? When beginning to look for a power wheelchair or power scooter it is easy to become overwhelmed quickly. There are many brands and styles available and if you’re shopping for a power mobility product for the first time it can be hard to tell where to... - November 01, 2012 - All American Mobility
New High Performance Thermally Conductive Epoxy Adhesives from Intertronics
High power electronics demand high thermal conduction of adhesives – like the Polytec PT from Intertronics which is designed for applications where heat transfer is essential, including chip bonding, heat sink bonding, LED assembly and power semiconductor packaging. - November 01, 2012 - Intertronics
Burlington Dentist Mary Makhlouf, DMD, Earns Fellowship in International College of Dentists
Burlington’s Mary Makhlouf, DMD was recently inducted into an elite group of colleagues. On Friday, October 19th, 2012, she became a Fellow of the International College of Dentists. "I’m humbled by this honor,” said Mary Makhlouf. "This organization has an international... - November 01, 2012 - Mary Makhlouf, DMD
Free Nordic Walking Classes Coming to Mercy Hospital’s Diabetes Health Fair
Pete Edwards has personally introduced hundreds of individuals with diabetes to the many wonderful health benefits of walking with poles. Edwards has happy customers that have lost over 100 pounds in excess weight thanks their pole walking. Many customers have also eliminated many of the medications that they were taking prior to taking up Nordic Walking. - October 31, 2012 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Shari Jones Physical Therapy, Inc. Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
Shari Jones Physical Therapy, Inc. chooses U.S. based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs of Shari Jones Physical Therapy, Inc. will be met by SpectraMedi. - October 31, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Physician Move Rate Stabilizes at 12 Percent
SK&A’s ongoing five-year study shows specialists are more likely to move or make professional changes than primary care physicians. - October 31, 2012 - SK&A, A Cegedim Company
PIH Health Announces New Board of Directors Officers
PIH Health announced its Fiscal Year 2012-13 Board of Directors on Monday, October 1, 2012. The Board of Directors includes physicians and business and community leaders who meet each month to help guide the policies of PIH Health. The corporate PIH Health Board of Directors remains the same and... - October 31, 2012 - PIH Health
The Power of 3 … Robots Third Generation da Vinci Surgical Robot Arrives at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
With its technologically advanced i-Suites, the largest and most experienced group of multi-specialty robotic surgeons in southwest Florida and now the latest generation da Vinci surgical robot slated to arrive today, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is enabling more surgeons to perform more complex procedures on more patients using a minimally invasive approach. - October 31, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Antioch Rescue Squad Chief Steps Down
Sobczak has been a member of the Antioch Rescue Squad for more than 40 years, serving as Chief for the last decade. Following his retirement, Sobczak plans to focus on his business as a real estate agent with Realty World – Tiffany in Antioch, Ill. - October 31, 2012 - Antioch Rescue Squad
Michael J. Helms, DPM, LLC Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
Michael J. Helms, DPM, LLC chooses U.S. based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs of Michael J. Helms, DPM, LLC will be met by SpectraMedi. - October 31, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Adrian Fristensky, Owner of CalDentalPlan.com Adds Critical Dental Benefit Information for Seniors on Medicare
The dental plan website adds page addressing issues surrounding seniors on Medicare and their dental benefits. - October 31, 2012 - CalDentalPlan.com
More Patients Exploring Sclerotherapy, Reports Portland Dermatologist, Dr. Bernard Gasch
Oregon’s Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery is seeing a growing number of patients inquiring about this “microinjection” approach to troublesome spider veins. - October 31, 2012 - Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery
Fort Lauderdale’s Skin Center Now Equipped with Four CoolSculpting® Machines
One of only a few centers in South Florida with four CoolSculpting machines, Skin Center offers consistent appointment availability and shorter treatment durations for multiple areas. - October 31, 2012 - Skin Center
San Joaquin Prime Care Med Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
San Joaquin Prime Care Med chooses U.S. based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs of San Joaquin Prime Care Med will be met by SpectraMedi. - October 31, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Wexford Online University Names Leslie Musser Professor for Health, Wellness, Sports and Nutrition Degrees
Strength and conditioning specialist Leslie Musser recently joined Wexford as professor. The 100 percent online university offers a variety of health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs. - October 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Luxury Skincare Line SkinFive.5 Expanding in the North American Market
Due to SkinFive.5’s ease of application and stunning results, women across the country are raving over each of SkinFive.5’s three serums and demand is far outpacing supply. - October 30, 2012 - SkinFive5
Jill’s List Helps Patients Prepare for Surgery Resulting in Significant Healthcare Savings
Jill’s List introduces exclusive directory to Prepare for Surgery, Heal FasterTM instructors who use a mind-body technique to help patients heal faster and hospitals and self-insured companies reduce healthcare costs. - October 30, 2012 - Jill's List
Sales R Us Releases Ultra Reverse Anti-Aging Cream
New Retinol Anti-Aging Cream Helps Prevent Premature Aging of Skin - October 29, 2012 - Sales R Us
Treatment Magazine Explores the Big Bucks Biz of Treating Addicted Physicians
Treatment Magazine, the nation's leading trade publication covering the $30 billion a year addiction treatment industry, explores how addiction centers fight tooth and nail for the highly lucrative business of treating doctors who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. It is hard to know exactly how... - October 29, 2012 - Treatment Magazine
Northbrook Court Dental Now Offers Digital CAD/CAM Technology Dentures
Northbrook Court Dental Associates has announced that it now offers AvaDent digital CAD/CAM technology dentures. AvaDent Digital Dentures are thinner, lighter and stronger than conventional dentures, and can be delivered in fewer appointments. The state-of-the-art denture preparation technique is... - October 29, 2012 - Northbrook Court Dental
LA's West Side Welcomes New Consulting Firm
Offering a full spectrum of service for employers, Playa Vista Insurance Services will focus on employee benefits specializing in cost containment, strategic planning, wellness, compliance, guidance on Health Care Reform and technology. - October 28, 2012 - Playa Vista Insurance Services
More than $377,000 Raised for Scholarships at MGH Institute of Health Professions’ 35th Anniversary Gala
MGH Institute of Health Professions celebrated its 35th anniversary at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel on October 25, raising over $377,000 for scholarships for its students in nursing, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology. - October 28, 2012 - MGH Institute of Health Professions
“How to Interpret Messages from the Invisible World” on October 30 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about the importance of understanding our own symbolic language when working with spirit guides. - October 28, 2012 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Naples Physician First in Southwest Florida to Remove Gallbladder Through Single-Incision Procedure
Naples Physician First in Southwest Florida to Remove Gallbladder through Single-Incision Procedure - October 28, 2012 - 21st Century Oncology
Brush Pediatric Dentistry Celebrates Anniversary by Raising $4689 for Charity
Dr. Mira Albert, pediatric dentist in Hinsdale, raised close to $5000 for the Hephzibah Children’s Association during Brush Pediatric Dentistry’s first anniversary party. - October 28, 2012 - Brush Pediatric Dentistry
South Africans Can Now Compare Hundreds of Medical Aids
New website, medicalaidsinsouthafrica.co.za helps thousands of South African citizens to compare hundreds on medical aid schemes. - October 28, 2012 - medicalaidsinsouthafrica.co.za
in-cosmetics Asia Welcomes Raft of First Time Exhibitors to Bangkok Show
in-cosmetics Asia has announced that a whole host of the industry’s key players will be in attendance at the 2012 show. Reed Exhibitions, the organisers, will welcome more than 40 first-time exhibitors, many of whom will take their place in the show’s New Exhibitor Zone. Unveiled for... - October 28, 2012 - in-cosmetics Asia
Sensiotec Demos a Star Trek Tricorder Vital Signs Monitor
Sensiotec presents the Virtual Medical Assistant, the world's First Totally Contact-Free Cardiorespiratory Monitor to the 2012 Partners HealthCare Connected Health Symposium - October 27, 2012 - Sensiotec
California Hair Restoration Surgeon Receives Research Grant for Study on Low-Level Laser Therapy
Sara Wasserbauer, M.D., a Walnut Creek, CA hair restoration surgeon is studying the effects of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on hair mass and growth. - October 27, 2012 - Sara Wasserbauer, M.D.
in-cosmetics Asia to Tackle Latest Trends in the Personal Care Industry
A series of presentations at this year’s in-cosmetics Asia will address the hottest trends dominating the industry, while offering companies practical advice on how best to use them to their advantage. The show’s comprehensive schedule of Marketing Trends Presentations will uncover the... - October 27, 2012 - in-cosmetics Asia
BASF Donates $1,000 to Penrickton Center for Blind Children
BASF Wyandotte donates to Penrickton Center for Blind Children, located in Taylor, Michigan. - October 27, 2012 - BASF Corporation
PlanetVA Launches World's First App That Simplifies In-store Eyewear (Pre-)Selection Process
A new innovative simplified process for in-store frame selections is now available on iPad tablets. - October 27, 2012 - PlanetVA Pty Ltd
So-Fa so Good
The2013 International Product Design Awards Shortlist Begins - October 27, 2012 - The Sofa and Chair Company
Satori World Medical Announces New Director of Marketing and Communications
Angel Mason joins Satori World Medical as Director of Marketing and Communications effective October 22, 2012. - October 27, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Combining Hypnosis and Acupuncture Can Help Smokers Kick the Habit
Two local professionals offer an Ultimate Smoking Cessation package during the 2012 Great American Smokeout on November 15th. - October 27, 2012 - Advanced Hypnotherapy
DIYShop.com Pledges RNIB Donations from Talking Watch Sales
DIYShop.com, a leading UK supplier of quality DIY products, has announced that a percentage of their talking watch sales will be donated to RNIB. DIYShop.com has a wide array of fantastic talking watches which are available in a variety of designs, including analogue, digital and alarm clocks. The... - October 27, 2012 - DIY Shop
SIMUL8 and NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement Announce Agreement to Provide Software to Support Healthcare Improvement
Agreement will provide revolutionary strategic planning software for health and social care, Scenario Generator, to all NHS organizations in England to continue to support healthcare improvement. - October 27, 2012 - SIMUL8 Corporation
Rosellini Scientific, LLC Announces Recent Hire of Dr. Austin Duke as Vice President of Emerging Technologies
Rosellini Scientific, LLC is pleased to announce the recent hire of Dr. Austin Duke to join their team as Vice President of Emerging Technologies. - October 26, 2012 - Rosellini Scientific, LLC
C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band Performs at Freedom Hall November 2nd
Freedom Hall will present Zydeco music from C.J. Chenier and The Red Hot Louisiana Band on Friday, November 2. - October 26, 2012 - Freedom Hall
Mambino Organics Handmade Skincare Products Now Available at Beautorium
Mambino Organics’ line includes face and body care products, baby care products and products addressing specific skin problems such as cellulite and stretch marks. You can now shop online for these great skincare products at Beautorium. They are handmade without any severe processes that can... - October 26, 2012 - Beautorium
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Kicks Off Red Ribbon Week at Local Health Fair
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South kicked off Red Ribbon Week festivities by participating in a neighborhood health fair. - October 26, 2012 - Drug Free South
K2M Announces Global Expansion of Rail 4D™ Technology at 2012 North American Spine Society Annual Meeting
K2M Announces Global Expansion of Rail 4D™ Technology - October 26, 2012 - K2M, Inc.
Rescue Alert of California’s™ Nationwide Pages Make Shopping for a Medical Alert System a More Individualized Experience
Rescue Alert of California™ announced a new feature to their medical alert website that breaks down senior information and resources by state, to better serve their nationwide audience in a way that specifically addresses the needs of each region. - October 26, 2012 - Rescue Alert of California
Eden Autism Services Florida Names Debby Lasek Advocate of the Month
Award recognizes people and organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. - October 26, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
TestCountry Launches New European Service
Testcountry is now serving customers in Europe with the launching of its European-specific website. Customers in Europe can now avail of products and testing kits that are not easily available in their country. Testcountry.eu is available in 4 different languages – Spanish, French, German, and English. - October 26, 2012 - TestCountry