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MSS, Inc. Achieves Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialization
Oracle Recognizes MSS, Inc. for Expertise in Delivering, Implementing, Providing Oracle's Primavera P6 Project Controls Solutions. - March 26, 2011 - MSS, Inc.
Celebrate Earth Month with Atelier Aveda Salons of the Bay Area
Aveda Cut-a-thon Looks to Help Aveda Network Raise $4 Million and Consciousness About Global Water Crisis During Annual Campaign - March 26, 2011 - Atelier Aveda
Family Practitioners are the Most Targeted Physicians by Email, but Specialists are More Likely to Open and Click
Results from SK&A’s Email Performance Archive show sent, open and click-through trends from email campaigns. - March 26, 2011 - SK&A, A Cegedim Company
SimpleCTMS Chosen by Drug Developers and Clinical Research Organizations to Optimize Global Clinical Study Management
Trial by Fire Solutions LLC, a leading eClinical solution provider, has announced 2 new agreements with a US-based drug developer and a CRO subsidiary of an S&P 500 firm to utilize SimpleCTMS to optimize management of their respective global clinical studies. The drug development company will... - March 26, 2011 - Trial By Fire Solutions
Crystal Spring Affiliate Programme Launched – Earn While You Blog
Crystal Spring launch an Affiliate Program and offer Affiliates 10% commission. - March 26, 2011 - Crystal Spring Consumer Division Ltd
Coastal Orthopedics Deploys Smartphone App Giving Patients Greater Access to Medical Information
Mobile users have convenient access to symptoms, diseases and physician information, anytime, anywhere, with the iTriage smartphone app - March 26, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Healthagen Partners with Practice Velocity to Give Consumers Faster and More Convenient Access to Urgent Care Services
Healthagen®, developer of the leading mobile consumer healthcare application iTriage®, today announced a partnership with Practice Velocity®, the leader in medical software solutions for the urgent care industry. The partnership will enable iTriage users to make appointments and... - March 26, 2011 - Practice Velocity
Mango Madness Skin Care Introduces New Facial Scrub
Mango Madness Skin Introduces its latest in a series of skin exfoliation products with an amber and honey based facial scrub. - March 25, 2011 - Mango Madness Skin Care
MHUMC Programs Earn Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval
Memorial Health University Medical Center (MHUMC) earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for its stroke, knee and hip replacement, spinal fusion, and microdiscectomy services. Joint Commission certification is only awarded to programs that meet high standards of care and... - March 25, 2011 - Memorial Health
Shift Work May be Associated with Decreased Risk of Skin Cancer
Researchers at BWH found that shift work may be associated with a reduced risk of skin cancer in women. - March 25, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
GenScript Will Launch Services with GANP® Technology for World Wide Market Excluding Japan
GenScript Corporation signed a worldwide (excluding Japan) non-exclusive license agreement with TransGenic Inc. through which GenScript Corporation is authorized to use GANP® mice from TransGenic Inc. to produce high-affinity antibodies to scientists. - March 25, 2011 - GenScript USA Inc.
EndoVault® Receives ONC-ATCB Certification
EndoSoft is pleased to announce that their specialty specific EHR application EndoVault® has received the US federal government’s “meaningful use” stamp of approval by earning Complete EHR Ambulatory certification. The designation officially deems the Electronic Health Record... - March 25, 2011 - EndoSoft, LLC
New 2-Step X-Ray Patient Positioning Platform for C-Arm Digital Radiography Systems
The 2-Step Platform for C-Arm Systems enables imaging technicians to place the patient in the optimal position for safe, easy capture of the highest quality weight-bearing AP foot images with C-Arm radiography (X-Ray) systems. - March 25, 2011 - Clear Image Devices, LLC
Dermal Stem Cells: the Next Target. Mibelle Biochemistry at In-Cosmetics 2011
Skin renewal and regeneration depends on stem cells. Mibelle Biochemistry to introduce its latest stem cell research and developments at In-Cosmetics 2011 in Milan. - March 25, 2011 - Mibelle Biochemistry
GMP Synthesis Chemistry Services Organisation, Onyx Scientific, Announce Increased Demand for Early-Phase Investigational New Drug (IND) Development
Onyx Scientific excel in streamlining GMP synthesis processes. Their compliance standards minimise impurities, reduce costs and significantly improve timelines for phase I and II clinical studies. - March 25, 2011 - Onyx Scientific Ltd
FDA Grants PharmaJet 510(k) Clearance on Intradermal Needle-free Injection Device
First FDA-cleared needle-free injection alternative to needle-based “Mantoux” method. - March 25, 2011 - PharmaJet, Inc.
"The Power of Shamanic Healing from the Inside Out" on March 29 "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 how shamanic work helps heal our outer world by working with and healing our inner world, and vice versa. - March 25, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
AAUCM and iTriage Team Up to Help Growing Number of Mobile Users Quickly Find Urgent Care Centers
iTriage’s symptom-to-provider™ pathway is helping urgent care centers connect with patients at the exact moment a minor medical need arises. - March 25, 2011 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Avant Healthcare Professionals Will be Exhibiting at the AONE American Organization of Nurse Executives' 44th Annual Meeting and Exposition
Avant Healthcare Professionals will be exhibiting at the AONE American Organization of Nurse Executives' 44th Annual Meeting and Exposition in San Diego April 13-16, 2011. According to Shari Sandifer, CEO of Avant healthcare Professionals, “Avant Healthcare is excited to exhibit and attend the AONE 44th Annual Meeting this April, especially in light of the many reform changes and challenges facing nurse leaders." - March 25, 2011 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
67 Physicians at Care New England Named to Best Doctors in America List
Sixty seven physicians at the Care New England hospitals – Butler Hospital, Kent Hospital, and Women & Infant Hospital – have been listed in the 2011-2012 Best Doctors in America (bestdoctors.com), placing them among the top five percent of doctors in the country. Twelve physicians... - March 25, 2011 - Women & Infants Hospital
Doylestown Chiropractor Having “Spring Into Good Health” Community Appreciation Week
Dr. Jeff McQuaite and his team at Azzatori Chiropractic-Doylestown are celebrating their 1st anniversary at their location in Doylestown by having a “Spring Into Good Health” Community Appreciation Week. - March 25, 2011 - Azzatori Chiropractic
ON’s New Platinum Hydrobuilder™ is the All-in-One Muscle Constructor
ON’s new all-in-one muscle constructor combines the recovery potential of staged proteins with micronized Creapure® creatine and BetaPower™ natural betaine. - March 25, 2011 - Optimum Nutrition
Robotic Spine Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, Orthopedic Spine Center Can Provide Improved Results and Decreased Failure Rates for Surgical Patients
Dr. Nitin Bhatia and Dr. Samuel Bederman are the first team in Orange County to perform complex spine surgery using robots. - March 25, 2011 - Irvine Spine Center
State Pediatricians Oppose Sale of “Raw Milk”: WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 1531/2 and Senate Bill 306/2
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) again voices its opposition to pending legislation that would legalize the sale of unpasteurized ("raw") milk. Raw milk is known to expose consumers to food-borne illnesses caused by bacteria capable of causing numerous illnesses and even death, and miscarriage in pregnant women. Numerous public, agricultural and veterinary health groups stand opposed to the sale of unpasteurized milk. - March 24, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
New Service Laboratory for Rapid Determination of Suspected Counterfeit Medications
IAL created to serve consumers by providing rapid analysis of medications and nutraceuticals. - March 24, 2011 - Independent Analysis Laboratories
Drug-Free Treatment for Chronic Neurological or Metabolic Conditions Now Available in Riverton, UT from the Office of Dr. Erik Schlobohm DC
Latest evidence based treatments using functional manual therapies, functional neurology, and clinical nutrition. - March 24, 2011 - Erik Schlobohm DC
April 24 to April 30th National Infertility Awareness Week: Free Public Fertility Awareness Seminar - 3 Basic IVF Cycles Being Given Away
1 in 8 couples experience fertility issues. As women approach the age 30 their ability to conceive starts to drop dramatically, unfortunately studies show women think that they can wait until they are in their forties. Fertility issues affect men too. Many couples find out it is too late once they finally seek treatment and their dream for having their own biological child is over. If couples seek treatment sooner they can use less invasive treatments and spend less money to conceive. - March 24, 2011 - Jacksonville Fertility Awareness Seminar
RAM Technologies Releases HEALTHsuite® Version 10 Extending Capabilities to Reduce the Costs of Benefit and Claims Administration
RAM Technologies, Inc. has announced the release of version 10 of the enterprise wide claims management solution HEALTHsuite®. - March 24, 2011 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Pacific Health, Inc. Adds Premium Quality Fish Oil Plus to Its Line of Superior Natural Products
Extensive scientific research has proven the effectiveness of fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids for everything from keeping hair shiny to preventing cardiovascular diseases. With this research in mind, Pacific Health, the distributor of high-quality supplements Claroxan and Lurosil, has recently added premium Fish Oil Plus softgel capsules to its product line. - March 24, 2011 - Pacific Health, Inc.
Delicious! Spring Facial Menu Features Natural Anti-Aging Techniques
Delicious! skincare's Spring Nourishing and Anti-Aging facial treatment line includes 3 new nutrient-rich ingredients that provide natural elixirs for the skin. - March 24, 2011 - Delicious! Food for your Skin
EndoSoft Cardiology EHR and Procedure Reporting Programs Will be Featured at the 2011 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Expo
EndoSoft, LLC a leader in medical software applications is pleased to announce that they will be showcasing their Cardiology specific EHR, PACS and Procedure Documentation applications on April 3-5 at the 2011 American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Scientific Session and Expo in New Orleans, LA (Booth# 1055). - March 24, 2011 - EndoSoft
Laser Spine Institute Presents Ultimate Golf Sweepstakes Facebook Contest
Laser Spine Institute Hosts Opportunity to Win Exclusive Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am Tickets and Outback Steakhouse Gift Cards. - March 24, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Healthagen Partners with Practice Velocity to Give Consumers Faster and More Convenient Access to Urgent Care Services
iTriage users will be able to make appointments and preregister for urgent care visits through Practice Velocity’s ZipPass function - March 24, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Conference to Bring Together Top BioPharma Leaders in U.S. and China
Cypin Production, a newly established leader bringing together experts in biopharmaceuticals in the United States and China, is pleased to announce it will host U.S.-CHINA PHARMA™: Innovative Strategies and Partnership Models for R&D Success. The conference, taking place May 23-24, 2011, at the Hub Cira Centre in Philadelphia, will assemble hundreds of senior pharmaceutical and biotech managers from U.S. and China to discuss best practices in the industry. - March 24, 2011 - CYPIN PRODUCTION LLC
CSI: Miami's Eva La Rue to Appear on FOX's "Good Day LA" on March 25
Eva La Rue, star of television's CSI: Miami and National Spokesperson for Beckstrand Cancer Foundation, will appear on FOX's "Good Day LA" morning show on March 25 to discuss her new role with the nonprofit. - March 24, 2011 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
Maine Home Care and Hospice Providers and Nurses Head to Nation’s Capitol to Fight for the Right of Every American to be Cared for in Their Home
Home care and hospice providers from around the State will join hundreds of colleagues in Washington D.C. to keep the fight alive for the critical, high-value, high-quality care that is delivered every day to some of the nation’s most vulnerable individuals. The Home Care & Hospice... - March 24, 2011 - Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine
FruitFast Announces First Recipe Contest Berry-Cherry Challenge, Entries Due April 5th
Cooks, chefs and bakers of all abilities and backgrounds are invited to enter the Berry Cherry Challenge from Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast. It’s the first ever recipe contest sponsored by the industry leader of natural, all-fruit products promoting healthy living, www.fruitfast.com. - March 24, 2011 - Fruit Fast
Winning Chefs Return for Third Annual Epicurious Vino Challenge
This popular event combines professional chefs, wine, and charity. - March 24, 2011 - RHA Howell Care Centers
John Doerr to Speak at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2011 Leukemia Cup Regatta VIP Dinner
At a dinner event to signal the start of the 2011 fundraising effort for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS’s) annual Leukemia Cup Regatta, held at the The San Francisco Yacht Club (SFYC) last weekend, legendary venture capitalist and Leukemia Cup Honorary Chairman, Tom Perkins,... - March 24, 2011 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
VersaSuite, Version 8.0 Has Achieved CCHIT 2011 Certification with a Perfect Five Star Usability Rating
VersaSuite has passed all required elements in the CCHIT 2011 Ambulatory, Child Health, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Advanced Reporting, Dermatology and Security Test Scripts with eRx conditional. - March 23, 2011 - VersaSuite
Home Care Alliance Opposes Recommendation of Co-Pays for Patients Cared for at Home
Industry Calls Co-payments an Inappropriate Burden and a Tax on Most Vulnerable Elders. - March 23, 2011 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
HospitalPortal.net and Health Data Solutions Announce a Joint Webinar on Proactive Risk Management in Hospitals
Incident reporting integration with employee intranets - March 23, 2011 - HospitalPortal.net
IIMSAM Middle East Office Marked World Water Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on World Water Day. He maintained that water is the most precious element available for mankind and urged for a global partnership to preserve this precious gift of nature for mankind. - March 23, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Science of Cardiac Function Assessment Using Pressure Volume Loops Web Seminar
Online Educational Web Seminar to Explain the Pressure and Volume Changes During the Cardiac Cycle. Scisense Inc. hosts Dr. Richard Klabunde, author of “Cardiovascular Physiology Concepts,” to explain the significance of pressure and volume changes during the cardiac cycle on cardiovascular function, covering relationships such as ESPVR, PRSW, and EDPVR. - March 23, 2011 - Scisense Systems Inc.
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Partners with Angel Flight Central
Together the organizations will help children fly to distant medical centers for cancer care. - March 23, 2011 - Compass to Care
ICAEL Grants Accreditation to Visiting Physicians Association Diagnostic Services
Visiting Physicians Association Diagnostic Services recognized for its commitment to quality testing for the diagnosis of heart disease. - March 23, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
American Student Dental Association House of Delegates Elects 2011-2012 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates
During its Annual Session in Anaheim, CA, ASDA’s House of Delegates – 116 dental students from across the U.S. – elected its 2011-2012 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House. All leaders have been involved in organized dentistry on both national and local levels in past... - March 23, 2011 - American Student Dental Association
blue sky scrubs™ Now Available at MarketLab
After the successful launch of blue sky scrubs Scrub Hats in Jaunary 2011, MarketLab has expanded its offering of this designer scrubs line to include their Women’s Simple, Women’s Classic, and Men’s scrub tops and pants, as well as their Women’s Medical Coats. blue sky... - March 23, 2011 - MarketLab, Inc.
New Offers Aim to Make Hearing Aids and Accessories Easier and More Accessible
Maintaining and caring for your hearing aids is a lot easier than you think. Keephearing's online shop includes a wide selection of affordable and discreet digital hearing aids and a selection of accessories such as Rayovac batteries, wax guards and domes from the leading manufacturers like Phonak, Oticon, Unitron, GN Resound, Widex, Siemens, Starkey and more. - March 23, 2011 - Keephearing ltd UK
Tuberculosis Findings at Russian Academy of Sciences Workshop in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Immunitor presented positive clinical data for adjunct immunotherapy treatment of difficult to treat cases of tuberculosis. - March 23, 2011 - Immune Network Ltd