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Look Better Naked Online Fitness Boot Camp Adds New Workouts
Yun Fitness’s Look Better Naked Online Fitness Boot camp has announced the addition of two new workouts to its popular program. The workouts, an advanced boot camp workout and a kettlebell workout, are now available online to members of the program. - January 23, 2011 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Broadleaf Health Selects Kareo as Medical Billing Software Solution
Kareo, the leading provider of easy and affordable medical billing software for physicians in the United States, and Broadleaf Health, a leading medical billing service serving more than a dozen specialties, are pleased to announce that Broadleaf Health has selected Kareo as its medical billing... - January 22, 2011 - Kareo
World Sound Healing Day Feb. 14, 2011 - A Sonic Valentine for the Earth
Join hundreds of thousands throughout the planet for the 9th Annual World World Sound Healing Day on Monday, February 14, 2011. At 12 noon Eastern Time, sound AH for 5 minutes created and projected with the energy of compassion and love. Send AH as a Sonic Valentine to Gaia, our Mother Earth. At that time, please go to Temple of Sacred Sound online (see link below) to enhance the vibratory effect as we sound together for planetary peace and harmony. - January 22, 2011 - Healing Sounds
Spa De Soleil CEO Rena Revivo Formulates New Natural Makeover Without Makeup
Spa De Soleil (http://www.spadesoleil.com) CEO Rena Revivo formulates a new natural “Makeover Without Makeup” system for makeup weary complexions using certified organic ingredients. - January 22, 2011 - SpaDeSoleil
Cutting Dietary Phosphate Does Not Save Dialysis Patients’ Lives
Doctors often ask kidney disease patients on dialysis to limit the amount of phosphate they consume in their diets, but a new study shows this does not help prolong their lives. - January 22, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Makes Leapfrog Top Hospitals List
BWH was named a 2010 Leapfrog Top Hospital. BWH is one of 65 hospitals recognized for delivering the highest quality of care in the nation while attaining the highest levels of efficiency. - January 22, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Participates in Jump To Wellness Week
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield And Brian Kramer Give Wellness Seminars at American Institute of Healthcare & Fitness Conference - January 22, 2011 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
GreenWood International Partners with Pan American Life Insurance Company for Texas Non-Subscription Policies
GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc (GWI) is proud to announce their authority to begin offering Occupational Accident and Primary Employer’s Indemnity Insurance (PEI) policies beginning January 17, 2011 on behalf of Pan American Life Insurance Company in the state of Texas. GWI... - January 22, 2011 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Pixcelldata Presents Collibio Desktop for Digital Pathology
Pixcelldata announces the release of a desktop version of Collibio, next generation software for digital pathology. Collibio allows collaboration between users of proprietary digital scanner systems and their images. Having released Collibio as a web application in October 2010, Pixcelldata have... - January 22, 2011 - Pixcelldata Ltd
Saint Joseph Hospital Receives National Medal of Honor
Saint Joseph Hospital is one of four hospitals in Kentucky to be recognized for achieving and sustaining national organ donation goals. - January 22, 2011 - Saint Joseph Health System
Young Artists Add a Splash of Color to Naples Art Fest
This year’s Eden Autism Services Naples Invitational Art Fest, children from five to 18 years of age, are invited join the Art Fest fun by submitting their best coloring efforts for judging. - January 22, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Stone Ledge Manor Conducting Free Hearing Screenings for All Members
Stone Ledge Manor is taking care of its members by offering them a Hearing Screening free of charge this month. On January 27th 2011, Digital Hearing Solutions will be conducting Hearing Aid Cleaning and Repair, Ear Wax Check and Removal in home testing and servicing for members of Stone Ledge Manor. - January 22, 2011 - Stone Ledge Manor
IOS Health Systems Hires Mr. Karl P.N. Russell as Lead Engineer and Systems Manager
IOS Health Systems Hires Mr. Karl P.N. Russell as Lead Engineer and Systems Manager for the eSeaCare Electronic Health Platform. - January 22, 2011 - IOS Health Systems
Partners in Healthcare Corporation Awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission
Partners in Healthcare has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in home care. The accreditation award recognizes Partners in... - January 22, 2011 - Partners in Healthcare Corporation
AnaSpec Offers PEGylated Amino Acids
AnaSpec, Eurogentec Group, is pleased to highlight their wide collection of Fmoc- and Boc-protected PEGylated amino acids for PEGylated peptides synthesis. PEGylation has become a well-accepted method for the delivery of biopharmaceuticals-especially peptide and protein drugs.1-4 Simple... - January 22, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces Industry’s First Fluorimetric Assay - SensoLyte® Cathepsin G Kits
AnaSpec, Eurogentec Group, is pleased to announce the release of the industry's first fluorimetric kits for Cathepsin G, the SensoLyte® 520 Cathepsin G Assay Kit and SensoLyte® Rh110 Cathepsin G Assay Kit. These long-wavelength, homogeneous assays are ideal for the screening of enzyme... - January 22, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
The Offshore Group to Begin Offering Innovative Outsourcing Solutions in Guadalajara, Mexico
The Offshore Group extends its geographic and service reach. - January 22, 2011 - The Offshore Group
Christina Pratt Explores “The Secret or The Big Dream?” on Jan. 25 “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 explores the concept of manifesting reality by exploring our dreams and visions, and how this is an important part of personal shamanic practice. - January 22, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Halamandaris Names Orsini to Help Lead the NAHC Private Duty Homecare Association of America
Val J. Halamandaris, President of NAHC, today announced that Merrily Orsini, CEO of corecubed, has agreed to help lead NAHC’s related Private Duty Homecare Association of America. “We are proud to have Ms. Orsini play this significant leadership role. There is no one who has greater... - January 21, 2011 - National Association of Homecare & Hospice
Unbound Medicine Releases Medical Applications for Windows® Phone - Microsoft Names Relief Central™ Top Federal Application
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today announced the release of mobile medical applications for Microsoft’s new and completely redesigned mobile platform, Windows® Phone 7. This release enables a growing number of healthcare professionals to... - January 21, 2011 - Unbound Medicine
Balanced Hormones May be the Secret to Younger and More Radiant Skin
It’s no secret that a woman’s skin changes as she gets older - especially during and after menopause. As we age, our skin begins to lose its elasticity and this oftentimes leads to sagging, wrinkles and stress lines. According to Dr. Kenneth Varano, Medical Director of BodyLogicMD of Philadelphia, many of the skin conditions women face as they age are actually caused by a combination of waning estrogen levels and environmental factors. - January 21, 2011 - BodyLogicMD
DVT Prevention - Sky Medical Announce Innovative OnPulse Technology to Increase Venous Circulation in a Resting Limb
DVT prevention - Sky Medical hails the success of a three year research program which yields innovative neuromuscular stimulation technology to increase venous circulation for DVT prophylaxis. - January 21, 2011 - Sky Medical Technology Ltd
European Cross Border Healthcare Directive Ratified - Treatment Abroad Can Help NHS Patients be Medical Tourists
The long awaited EU Directive on Cross Border Healthcare has been ratified by the EU Parliament on Wednesday. Despite opposition from some EU countries, the new Directive, which could be in force as early as 2013 will make it easier for patients to seek medical treatment in another member... - January 21, 2011 - CAROL
EMP West Congratulates Emergency Department Medical Director of the Year Lance Allgower, DO
Lance Allgower, DO receives Emergency Department Medical Director of the Year at the EMP Directors' Meeting in December 2010 in Las Vegas. - January 21, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Dietitian Launches Supportive Informational Site for Children with Feeding Issues
Feeding underweight children can be quite a challenge. Parents can get tips and techniques to feed their children to promote weight gain. - January 21, 2011 - Feeding Underweight Children
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association's Nurse Practitioner of the Year
The Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island recently named Donna Hallas, Phd, PNP-BC, CPNP, its 2010 Nurse Practitioner of the Year. Dr. Hallas is a pediatric nurse practitioner whose practice serves at-risk children from birth to 21 years old who receive their primary health care in a... - January 21, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
CCC Diagnostics, Inc Awarded Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Grant
CCC Diagnostics Inc. has been awarded a Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project grant. This grant was awarded to further development and commercialization of the DirectHitTM Test Panel for Breast Cancer. DirectHit is a vastly improved diagnostic test for breast cancer treatment that accurately predicts the tumor’s response to four commonly prescribed classes of anti-cancer drugs. - January 21, 2011 - CCC Diagnostics LLC
Area Healthcare Providers Team with Healthagen to Put Vital Healthcare Information Into the Hands of Smartphone Users
Overlake and Providence first in region to link with iTriage. - January 21, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
MenScience Attacks Stress-Induced Acne During Stress Awareness Month
MenScience Acne Products Treat and Repair Stress-Induced Acne - January 21, 2011 - MenScience Androceuticals
Tickle Lipo, a New Way to Perform Liposuction, Comes to San Diego as Scripps Ranch Dermatology Starts New FDA Approved Procedure
Tickle Lipo, called this by patients who find that instead of pain they experience a slight tickling sensation, is a FDA approved body sculpting technique which is being brought to San Diego for the first time by Dr. Tess Mauricio. - January 21, 2011 - Scripps Ranch Dermatology
Grand Opening of Dr. Tess Dermatology & Cosmetic Center La Jolla, 3rd Branch of the Scripps Ranch Dermatology Clinic
Join Dr. Tess Mauricio on Thursday, Jan. 27 as she opens her 3rd location for medical and cosmetic dermatology services at 7630 Fay Avenue in downtown La Jolla. - January 21, 2011 - Scripps Ranch Dermatology
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Taps Craig Mastenbaum to Lead West Coast Business Development
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has named Craig Mastenbaum director of new business development for its West Coast market. Mastenbaum brings to OsoBio more than 30 years of leadership experience in clinical and contract liquid, lyophilized, ampule and syringe product manufacturing. Most... - January 21, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
Aleva Stores Launches DocOrtho.com Redesign
AlevaStores.com recently acquired DocOrtho.com and is now introducing a brand new redesign to the website to optimize customer service and navigation for consumers. - January 21, 2011 - Aleva Stores
Getting Smokers to Quit- Polaris Study Shows Effectiveness of Automated Referral, Motivational Assessment
A new innovative smoking cessation program that improves the quality of interventions smokers receive in the emergency room and other medical settings may represent an opportunity to better address one of the most important modifiable health risk factors plaguing Americans. - January 21, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions
Tiger.co.uk Adds Four New Car Insurance Partners to Its Motor Insurance Comparison Panel
Tiger.co.uk, one of the UK's leading comparison sites, is delighted to announce the arrival of four additional partners to its panel of trusted car insurance providers: Collingwood, MCE, Key Worker and Heritage Motor. Now Tiger.co.uk can provide even greater choice for insurance policy shoppers... - January 21, 2011 - tiger.co.uk
DrNewtons.com Launches All New Weight Loss Technology: Diabetic-Friendly SKINNY D
DrNewtons.com teams with Bruce Agin, M.D. to distribute a Diabetic-Friendly Meal Replacement Drink. It is proven to increase Protein, Vitamin, and Energy Levels -- versus starve the body -- all at Only 10 Calories per serving. - January 20, 2011 - Dr. Newton's Naturals
PEPID Announces Renewal of Provincial Contract in Québec
Five-year agreement continues access to PEPID Online to every hospital in Québec. - January 20, 2011 - PEPID, LLC
MedVacation Offers Comprehensive Chromosome Screening
Leading Medical Tourism Agency specializing in IVF treatments and surrogacy abroad began offering a cutting edge and utmost accurate method for the simultaneous analysis of all 24 types of chromosomes. Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS) is highly recommended for those of advanced maternal age (AMA), as well as patients who have had multiple failed IVF cycles or numerous miscarriages. - January 20, 2011 - MedVacation LLC
New Liquid Haptoglobin Assay for the RX Series
The new liquid stable Haptoglobin kit from Randox provides a highly sensitive and specific method for the quantitative determination of Haptoglobin in human serum. The method is fully automated and suitable for use on the RX series of bench top clinical analysers including the RX daytona and RX imola. - January 20, 2011 - Randox Laboratories
CERAM to Exhibit at Ecobuild 2011
CERAM, a global expert in materials testing, analysis and consultancy for the construction industry, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at Ecobuild 2011. - January 20, 2011 - Lucideon
Foamix Announces Phase II Clinical Trial of Topical Minocycline Foam for Rosacea
The first-in-class topical Minocycline product, protected by 4 patent applications, is directed for the treatment of Rosacea, Acne, Skin Infections and Chronic Wounds - January 20, 2011 - Foamix Ltd
Fort Myers Running Shoe Specialist, Foot Solutions of Estero, Collects Shoes for Children in Need
Foot Solutions of Estero, a Fort Myers running and specialty shoe store, is a collection drop-off point for shoes to be donated to local charities providing shoes for SWFL children and families in need. To encourage people to participate, Foot Solutions of Estero will offer a discount for purchases made that day to those who donate shoes. - January 20, 2011 - Foot Solutions
Medical Weight Loss Clinic Announces Makeover Winners in Pro-Teen Giveaway
More than 500 youths took advantage of the program which MWLC offered at no cost to youths aged 10-17 as part of its continuing efforts to help fight childhood obesity. - January 20, 2011 - Medical Weight Loss Clinic
Daniel Gilligan, D.O., Added to Visiting Physicians Association® House Call Practice in Saginaw
Visiting Physicians Association® (“VPA®”, www.visitingphysicians.com) announced the addition of Daniel Gilligan, D.O., to its Saginaw office located at 1484 Straits Dr., (Suite 5). The Saginaw office covers all of Bay, Midland, Saginaw and Tuscola counties and parts of Arenac,... - January 20, 2011 - Visiting Physicians Association
One of the Kansas City Region’s Oldest and Most Respected Career Schools, MTTI, Changes Name to WellSpring School of Allied Health, Adds New Programs
One of the Kansas City region’s oldest, most respected career schools, MTTI, is changing its name to WellSpring School of Allied Health, and adding programs for allied health careers. The first medical assistant classes begin in March. With locations in Kansas City, Mo and Lawrence, Ks, the Midwest leader in wellness education is helping the medical field prepare to deal with the influx of millions of new patients who will be entering the system due to the new healthcare legislation. - January 20, 2011 - WellSpring School of Allied Health
Dr. Jeff McQuaite, a Doylestown Chiropractor, Added to STOP Sports Injury Campaign
Dr. Jeff McQuaite of Azzatori Chiropractic-Doylestown is pleased to announce he has recently been added to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) “STOP Sports Injuries Campaign.” The Campaign is designed to help parents, coaches, healthcare providers and... - January 20, 2011 - Azzatori Chiropractic
EMP West Applauds Annual Award Winner Monica Woo, PA
Monica Woo, Physician Assistant, received from Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) West the award for 2010 Mid-Level Practitioner of the Year. Monica has worked in the ED at Community Hospital of San Bernardino in California since 2002. Her relentless work ethic and upbeat personality have made her... - January 20, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
EMP West Applauds Physician of the Year Debbie Bervel, MD
Debbie Bervel, MD, was named Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) West 2010 Physician of the Year. She has dedicated almost her entire professional career to the Emergency Department at Community Hospital of San Bernardino (CHSB) in Southern California. She has served as interim Medical Director... - January 20, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Mitegen Appoints New CEO
Mitegen LLC (“Mitegen”, the “Company), a provider of innovative consumables for X-ray diffraction, crystallography and protein crystallization to academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and government researchers around the world, announced today that Robert Newman has been appointed... - January 19, 2011 - MiTeGen, LLC
Skin Care for Athletes Launches in Singapore
Skin Care for Athletes introduced in three Singapore retailers. - January 19, 2011 - Morning Indigo, LLC