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Chiropractors Must Get Ready for HIPAA 5010 or Expect No Pay in 2012, Says Dr. Tom Necela of The Strategic Chiropractor
DC’s still have time to convert to the new HIPAA 5010 format for electronic claims submission. - April 28, 2011 - The Strategic Chiropractor
New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Marks May 2011 as Lupus Awareness Month with Activities Across the Boroughs
Awareness-Building Critical for Autoimmune Disease that Affects More Than 60,000 New Yorkers and 1.5 Million People Nationwide. - April 28, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Newly Released Book by Local Author Dr. Catherine Shanahan Shows Genetic Mutations Common in Children Born After 2000
In her critically acclaimed book Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Foods, newly released on Kindle, board certified Family Medicine physician and Cornell-trained geneticist describes shocking mutations and growth deformities appearing in babies and children under 2. These mutations are far more common among children who's mothers ate more than 100gm carbohydrate per day during pregnancy. - April 28, 2011 - Dr. Catherine Shanahan
UofL Hosts Address by Nobel Laureate, DNA Structure Co-Discoverer James Watson
James D. Watson, Ph.D., winner of the 1962 Nobel Prize with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins for the discovery of the double helical structure of DNA, will present “Curing Incurable Cancer” and attend other events associated with the Kentucky Derby. Watson’s appearances are... - April 28, 2011 - University of Louisville Health Sciences Center
CosmicSmile.com Delivers Personal Dental Products
CosmicSmile.com is an online retailer of high-quality personal dental products. - April 28, 2011 - CosmicSmile.com
Laser Spine Institute Administrator Named to List of "Surgery Center Administrators to Know"
Jim Stafford Named as One of 135 Great ASC Administrators by Becker’s ASC - April 28, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Scisense, Inc. is Hosting a Hands-on Workshop Clinic to Assess Cardiac Function
Studying Pressure Volume Loops Using Large-Animal Models: New Insights, Latest Advancements in PV Loop Technology, and Hands-on Experience. This workshop is scheduled for September 2011. - April 28, 2011 - Scisense Systems Inc.
Increased Staffing Needs Move Executive Recruitment Firm to Continue Expansion
Executive recruitment firm in Naples, Florida announces expansion plans in the Health Care and Finance/Banking Services sectors to meet growing staffing needs. - April 28, 2011 - Morisey-Dart Group
Rosa Announces Qualification of a Novel Methodology for Prediction of Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology Data in Bile Acid Metabolism
A PhysioPD™ model of bile acid metabolism has incorporated ‘omics data to predict ursodiol clinical data and explain inter-individual variability. - April 28, 2011 - Rosa & Co LLC
Bright Side Dental Royal Oak Will Participate in Beaumont Hospital's Recycle-a-Thon
On May 2nd, Bright Side Dental will participate in Beaumont Hospitals E-clutter for kids program. The E-clutter for kid’s program is an effort by Beaumont Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network to support the Pediatric Speech and Language Disorders Scholarship... - April 28, 2011 - Bright Side Dental
Healthy Pet Depot Donates Products to the MCOA 2011 National Specialty
Products to be Placed in Raffle to Raise Money for the MCOA General Fund. - April 28, 2011 - Healthy Pet Depot
Ronco Nite-Lite Being Rebranded as Flexsor 76-600
Ronco’s original Nite-Lite is now new and improved; rebranded as Flexsor 76-600. - April 28, 2011 - RONCO
Jill’s List.com Hosts Gluten-Free Educational Event for Patients and Practitioners
Dr. Mark Hyman Headlines Interactive Online Panel and Live Chat - April 27, 2011 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
HealthSaaS Licenses Cloud Based Connected Outcomes Framework to Swedish Medical Center in White Labeling Deal
HealthSaaS today announced the licensing of their Connected Outcomes Framework to Swedish Medical Center in Seattle WA. Details of the white label project are not being disclosed at this time. Dr. Gordon Irving Medical Director of the Swedish Pain and Headache Center states, “Utilizing the... - April 27, 2011 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Uniquely Yours Personal Training Organizes 1st Annual Burlington Pushups for Charity and Raises Over $2,500 for Wounded Warrior Project
The 1st annual Burlington Pushups For Charity kicked off with a morning of pushups at the First Church of the Nazarene, pitting the Burlington Police department against the Regular Joe’s & Jane’s. - April 27, 2011 - Uniquely Yours Personal Training
John A. Sorrentino, DMD, FAGD Donates to Japan Society's Earthquake Relief Fund
John A. Sorrentino, DMD, FAGD donated charitable funds to Japan Society's Earthquake Relief Fund. - April 27, 2011 - John A Sorrentino, DMD, FAGD
Eltech USA, LLC Has Become the Exclusive Distributor of All DRX Medical Devices in Russia and CIS Countries
Excite Medical Corp is pleased to announce that it has appointed Eltech USA, LLC to be an exclusive distributor of the DRX9000™ and other DRX™ devices. Eltech USA, LLC has the expertise in the sales, distribution and service of medical devices and will be responsible for marketing these... - April 27, 2011 - Excite Medical
Western Shelter Systems Chosen to Provide Mobile Clinics for AIDS Relief in Swaziland
Western Shelter Systems team travels to Africa to provide equipment and training for remote, mobile AIDS treatment and education clinics. - April 27, 2011 - Western Shelter Systems
ImpactRx Acquired by Symphony Technology Group
ImpactRx, the pioneer in measuring the impact of promotion on physician prescribing behavior, announced today that Symphony Technology Group (STG), has acquired a majority ownership interest in the Company. STG is a leading private equity firm with a strategic focus on data, analytics and... - April 27, 2011 - ImpactRx, Inc
Why Are Some Business Management Strategies Succeeding While Others Are Failing?
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman & CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, was recently asked to write an article for DPHA Magazine. Headquartered in Sarasota, FL, Brooke Chase Associates is a retained executive search firm specializing in the recruitment of professionals within the Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing, Cabinet and Building Materials Industries. - April 27, 2011 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Delicious! Launches Five Appetizing New Natural Skincare Workshops
Interactive workshops are offered in Shanghai focused on gourmet Seasonal Skincare and for special interest groups including Anti-Aging, Teenage Skincare, Men’s Skincare and Mother and Baby. - April 27, 2011 - Delicious! Food for your Skin
Yun Fitness Announces "Drop a Dress Size in 21 Days" Program
Popular Columbus fitness program Yun Fitness announces the start of the “Drop a Dress Size in 21 Days” program for women. - April 27, 2011 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Dr. Karen Sherman Presenting Talk at N.A.V.E.L. Expo
Dr. Sherman will be discussing the tools to changing old emotional patterns. - April 27, 2011 - Dr. Karen Sherman
Spa Magazine Features Venetian Beauty's Gold Skin Products
One recent trend in the skin care industry is the inclusion of real 24-karat gold in product lines. Venetian Beauty, a South Florida-based skin care company, has led the charge in this emerging market with a unique product line featuring nine different skin care products. - April 26, 2011 - Venetian Beauty, Inc.
Haag-Streit UK Launches New Perkins MK3 Hand-Held Applanation Tonometer
Haag-Streit UK is delighted to announce the introduction of the new Perkins Mk3 hand-held applanation tonometer. - April 26, 2011 - Haag-Streit UK
DDS Fred Stange Introduces Movie Goggles at His Dental Office
The introduction of movie goggles at Fred Stange’s dental office in Midtown Manhattan has changed the way patients view their dental experience. While having a dental procedure, movie goggles keep patients entertained and distracted from the sounds around them. Patients can choose from a vast array of movies to forget about their phobias. - April 26, 2011 - Fredrick Stange DDs & Associates
Mindful Wellness Expert Hueina Su Applies Muscle Testing to Demonstrate Connection of Negative Thoughts with Emotional and Physical Stress
Mindful wellness expert and life coach Hueina Su keynotes to breast cancer survivors on connection of negative thoughts and emotions with stress on the body using muscle testing. - April 26, 2011 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
GXP Engaged Auditing Services Relaunched as Independent QM Consultancy and QA and Auditing Service Company
GXP Engaged Auditing Services, the global QM Consultancy and Audit Services company, with headquarters in Munich, Germany, has been created as a management buy-out company of the auditing and consultancy service brand of the ISO 9001 certified Harrison Clinical Research Group. GXP Engaged Auditing... - April 26, 2011 - GXP Engaged Auditing Services
"The Price of Global Health: Drug Pricing Strategies to Balance Patient Access and the Funding of Innovation"
As one of the most debated yet misunderstood aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, global drug pricing has been at the forefront of political and public dissent for the past decade. Global pharmaceutical pricing expert Ed Schoonveld, who serves as principal for the market access and pricing... - April 25, 2011 - ZS Associates
Therigy Partners with Definitive Homecare Solutions to Offer an Interface with therigySTM.com
therigySTM.comTM Interface Solution Enables One-click Access to Best Practice Therapy Management Assessments and Reporting within CPR+ - April 25, 2011 - Definitive Homecare Solutions
Hypnotic Therapeutics Recently Launches Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis; Proven Safer and More Effective Than Lap-Band® Surgery
The Virtual Gastric Lap Band® Hypnotherapy is offered in the US and exclusively through Hypnotic Therapeutics. In recent years, Lap-Band® surgery has become popular. A viable alternative, Gastric Band Hypnosis or Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis is increasingly popular in the UK. Now, based on the very same popular and successful European approach to weight loss is offered in the U.S. - April 25, 2011 - Hypnotic Therapeutics
Cocktail Reception Kicks Off the 2011 Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner
Cocktails, scrumptious appetizers, and great networking the evening of April 12 marked the official kick-off of the Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner this June. The reception was a celebratory preview of the Pink Diamond Dinner, the Maurer Foundation’s annual gala dedicated to raising money for breast health education. To register for or sponsor the Pink Diamond Dinner, held June 11 at Villa Lombardi's in Holbrook, please visit www.pinkdiamondinner.com. - April 25, 2011 - The Maurer Foundation
IIMSAM Discussed Feasibilities of Friendly Match for Japan with Cafu Foundation
IIMSAM Middle East Regional Office under auspices of Goodwill Ambassador and Regional Director Dr. Naseer Homoud discussed feasibilities of organizing a friendly match for Japanese people in coordination with Qatar Football Association and Cafu Foundation whilst the former Brazilian legend was in Doha upon invitation of Dr. Homoud. - April 25, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Haag-Streit UK Appoints New Marketing Manager to Strengthen Marketing Strategy
Haag-Streit UK, the leading manufacturer and distributor or gold-standard optometry and ophthalmic equipment, announce the appointment of Sharon Mills as their new Marketing Manager to join their 44-strong team, based out of their Harlow headquarters. - April 25, 2011 - Haag-Streit UK
The Mind Table, LLC Features Their Patent Pending Therapeutic Device at the 2011 Aging in America Conference, April 26-30, 2011
The Mind Table, LLC is displaying their latest device, The Mind Table, which aids in the recovery from major and minor ailments that affect our health as we age. According Jason Vincent, President, and inventor, “Over two years of real world studies have verified the benefits of The Mind... - April 24, 2011 - The Mind Table, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Chief Corporate Ops Officer to Serve on Univ. of Tampa Board of Counselors
Jimmy St. Louis Serves on Board of Higher Education - April 24, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
MD-IT EMR Receives Certification for Medicare Meaningful Use
MD-IT, a leading provider of medical documentation software and service to ambulatory clinics and physician offices, announced today that the MD-IT EMR has received ONC-ATCB Modular Certification, enabling eligible providers to meet the Stage 1 Meaningful Use requirements required to qualify for... - April 24, 2011 - MD-IT
Ameridose Demonstrates Commitment to Customer Care Excellence
Ameridose, LLC, a leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, demonstrates its unrelenting commitment to customer care excellence through the appointment of Mr. Todd DeAngelis to serve as Vice President of Innovation and Customer Experience. He is charged with... - April 23, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Haag-Streit UK Unveils 2 New Products and Achieves Record Sales at Optrafair 2011
Haag-Streit UK achieved record sales at Optrafair 2011. The supplier of gold-standard optometric equipment experienced a busy 3 days and saw a 66% overall increase in sales, compared to the 2009 event. - April 23, 2011 - Haag-Streit UK
US News & World Report Ranks South Nassau Highly in Its Best Hospitals Metro Area Rankings
To be ranked in the Best Hospitals metro area rankings, South Nassau had to score in the top 25 percent among its peers in at least one of 16 medical specialties. - April 23, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Spring Hill’s Snodgrass-King Pediatric Dentists Snags 2011 Sizzle Award
The Spring Hill pediatric dentists of Snodgrass-King Pediatric Dental Associates recently announced a Sizzle Award given by Franklin Is and Southern Exposure Magazine to Snodgrass-King. This is their fourth time in five years to receive the award, according to the Spring Hill pediatric dentist. - April 23, 2011 - Spring Hill Pediatric Dentist
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Success Rates Hit 85 Percent at PCP
The Perry Clayman Clinic (PCP) one of the UK’s leading drug and alcohol rehabilitation provider’s report success rates of 85% and credit new services as key to unprecedented progress in the field. - April 23, 2011 - Rehab Today
Early Cataract Diagnostics Explored Using Edinburgh Instruments Technology
In a recently published paper in the Royal Society Interface journal Edinburgh Instruments (EI) together with NHS Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion and Heriot-Watt University explored the possibility of early cataract diagnostics based on tryptophan fluorescence (TF). According to the World Health... - April 23, 2011 - Edinburgh Instruments Ltd
Referring a Colleague to a Leading Training & Consulting Firm Turns Out to be Win-Win for All Concerned
James Gorham MPT and co-owner of Mountain Valley Physical Therapy, being thoroughly impressed with the results of the training and consulting program recently completed, decided to relay his success and tell his colleagues George and Patty Anderson of Kent Easthill Physical Therapy. They were equally impressed and quickly signed on for not one, but two training and implementation programs and are already reaping the benefits. - April 23, 2011 - Survival Strategies Inc.
Lashem Announces Beauty Product Ingredients Are Natural
With the new trend of fuller and longer eyelashes luring women to eye lash beauty products, Lashem has announced that their ingredients are 97% natural. Women can avoid harming their eyes with unwanted chemicals but still enjoy the benefits of longer and fuller lashes with Lashem’s lash... - April 23, 2011 - Lashem
Another IAVM Sponsorship for Celayix Software at the Region 4 Conference in Seattle
Celayix will be sponsoring the IAVM Region 4 Conference to say thank you to its fellow region 4 members. - April 23, 2011 - Celayix Software
South Nassau Communities Hospital Offers Pacemaker That Will Not Prevent Patients from Having an MRI
In addition to the Revo pacemaker, South Nassau Communities Hospital uses advanced technologies to provide timely, accurate diagnoses and therapies to treat the range of cardiac arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms) and defibrillator complications. - April 23, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Rosa Diabetes PhysioPD™ Collaboration with Pfizer to be Presented at World PK/PD Summit
Diabetes PhysioPD model used to predict long-term clinical outcomes and select doses using only summary pharmacokinetic data from a competitor’s short-term Phase I clinical trial - April 23, 2011 - Rosa & Co LLC
Clearly Fresh Bags Extend the Life of Fresh Produce
Clearly Fresh® Bags Extend Storage Live of Fresh Produce by Up to 50%. New from Apio, Inc. & utilizing patented BreatheWay® technology. - April 22, 2011 - Clearly Fresh Bags
Stem Cell-Based Product for Aiding Hair Growth Launched by BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.
BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc. releases a new stem cell-based product for aiding hair growth in women. The new product, called Hair Stemulating Complex for Women, was developed using BRS' stem cell released molecules technology called S2RM Technology. - April 22, 2011 - BioRegenerative Sciences, Inc.