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The Alkaline Diet Network Makes Its Internet Debut
The Alkaline Diet Network is a website dedicated to the education of the public regarding the health benefits of maintaining an Alkaline Lifestyle as well as serving as a distributor for Chanson Water Ionizers. - February 21, 2011 - Alkaline Diet Network
VASER Hi-Def Liposculpture Finds "Home Away from Home" at London's Riverbanks Clinic with Dr. Ravi Jain MD
Doctors can now travel to London and Bogota for training in VASER techniques. - February 21, 2011 - Dynamx International Center for Artistic Body Sculpting
Western Dietary Pattern Associated with Kidney Function Decline
A diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy and legumes may offer protection. - February 20, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
New Approach for Genetic Research in the US Health Care System
Electronic medical records linked to biological specimens provide resource for genetic research. - February 20, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Smoking May be Associated with Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
Heavy and prolonged smoking initiated prior to menopause may be associated with a modest increase in the risk of developing breast cancer. - February 20, 2011 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
At Laboratoryretriever.com, Find Qualified Vendors for Your Lab Testing and Scientific Research - Free
Two new websites now live --- www.laboratoryretriever.com and www.regulatoryretriever.com -- provide regulatory and laboratory professionals with a free resource to locate qualified vendors to fulfill their laboratory testing and scientific research needs, and also lab and regulatory outsourcing assignments. - February 20, 2011 - Laboratoryretriever.com
Connecticut Hair Restoration Surgeon a Presenter at ISHRS Live Surgery Workshop
17th Annual International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Live Surgery Workshop will be held in Orlando, Florida from March 16 – 19, 2011. - February 20, 2011 - Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine Center of Connecticut
Tom Pinkson Talks about Recognition Rites on February 22 “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 to guest Tom Pinkson about his Recognition Rites Program – a process that helps individuals create rituals to help them achieve fulfillment in life. - February 20, 2011 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Vega Medical Center Selects the 2011 Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Internal Medicine Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management System (PM) V4.0
The Vega Medical Center has chosen to implement the 2011 Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Internal Medicine Electronic Health Record and Practice Management V4.0 software. This Internal Medicine EHR and PM will allow the practice to streamline charting and billing functions for patient encounters. - February 20, 2011 - WRS Health
Aleva Stores Adds the Zensah Product Line to Its Online Stores
Aleva Stores is excited to announce that it is yet again updating its product catalog and now carrying the Zensah product line. - February 20, 2011 - Aleva Stores
EON Systems Serves the Future of Chiropractic
EON Systems, Inc. has been enthusiastically active with the students of Chiropractic for years. EON has been to numerous colleges for Homecomings, Vendor Fairs and speaking engagements. They have also donated their software by raffling it off at student vendor fairs to help with the colleges’... - February 20, 2011 - EON Systems, Inc.
SeniorResourceCentral’s Newest Expert David Clemons Shares Important Info on Long Term Care Insurance via Free Downloadable Booklets
David Clemons, CLTC Long Term Care Planning Specialist—and the latest expert to be added to www.SeniorResourceCentral—offers first hand information about how to plan for long term care via teleseminar, blogs, and tips sheets. His two, information-packed booklets “The True Impact... - February 20, 2011 - Senior Resource Central
Block Imaging Announces New Refurbished Medical Imaging Industry Blog
Block Imaging International announced today the launch of a new company blog. The “Block Blog” can be found at http://info.blockimaging.com. This blog was created to educate and inform readers on numerous topics within the refurbished medical imaging industry; buying, selling and renting refurbished imaging equipment best practices, engineering, financing and service options as well as answers to common questions and analysis of industry events and topics. - February 19, 2011 - Block Imaging
Orange County Based Cosmetic Surgical Practice Offers Breast Rejuvenation After Babies with a Combined Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift
After childbirth, it is not uncommon for a woman’s breasts look out of shape. CosmetiCare now offers breast enhancements procedures such as breast augmentations, breast lift and breast reduction in Newport Beach, Orange County, CA. - February 19, 2011 - CosmetiCare
Portrait Health Centers Announce New Non-Invasive Tool to Help Diagnose Auditory Processing Disorders and Evaluate Treatment Options
Portrait Health Centers announces the availability of a new auditory diagnostic and assessment tool to aid physicians and parents in determining if the auditory system is impaired and contributing to inattentiveness and subsequent learning difficulties. - February 19, 2011 - Portrait Health Centers
Yun Fitness Boot Camps Announces New Fat Burning Bootcamp Coming to Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Yun Fitness Boot Camps announces a new location for its growing number of fat-burning, life-changing boot camps. - February 19, 2011 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Ancient Russian Beauty Traditions Brought Back to Life
Shanghai based Delicious! incorporates ancient Russian spa secrets into its Winter 2011 seasonal skincare service menu. - February 19, 2011 - Delicious! Food for your Skin
Portrait Health Centers Announces Parent University Lecture Series
Portrait Health Centers of Buffalo Grove announce Parent University, a free lecture series aimed to address the needs of families who face challenges in raising healthy and responsible children. - February 19, 2011 - Portrait Health Centers
Orthopedic Practice Opens Satellite Office in Wall, NJ
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) has opened a satellite office in Wall, New Jersey. - February 19, 2011 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Home Care Assistance Opens New Bay Area Office in Los Gatos
Home Care Assistance is announcing a new location in the South Bay Area, making a total of 50 locations in North America. - February 19, 2011 - Home Care Assistance
Olympia Medical Center Los Angeles Patient Freed of Sciatic Pain After 8 Years
Patient Credits Spine Procedure by Neurosurgeon Carl Lauryssen, MD. Surgeon is first in Southern California to implant device to treat chronic back and leg pain. - February 19, 2011 - Olympia Medical Center
Metrics Names Renee Smith as Company’s First Validation Manager
Having experienced a significant increase in clients and projects, Metrics Inc. has created a new validation manager position and appointed Reneé L. Smith to serve in it. Smith brings nearly 10 years of validation management experience to her new role, and is especially knowledgeable about... - February 19, 2011 - Metrics, Inc.
Cosmetic Breast Surgery: Everything You Need to Know
A Complimentary Seminar Presented by Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery - February 19, 2011 - Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
First Choice ER – Louetta Provides On-the-Go Healthcare Information with Free ITriage Smartphone App
Northwest Houston area residents now have immediate access to symptom, disease and facility information with iTriage. - February 19, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Riverview Medical Center Celebrates Five Years of CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery
Riverview continues to provide hope for patients with inaccessible or inoperable tumors. - February 19, 2011 - Riverview Medical Center
FocalPoint Coaching Claims Coveted "Best in Category" Spot in 2011 Franchise Business Review Franchise 50
FocalPoint Business Coaching is recognized again as Best in Category by it's Franchisees. The industry eagerly awaits this annual poll, as it is an independent report card and a useful planning tool. - February 18, 2011 - FocalPoint Business Coaching Inc
Chicago Chiropractic and Massage Spa Celebrates Three Years of Healing Northside Residents
Three years since inception, Dr. Chris Halliday and the massage therapists of The Chicago Body Works are proud of what they have accomplished in such a short time. Rave reviews and well over one thousand patients later, this chiropractic and massage spa looks back on the people that got them there. - February 18, 2011 - The Chicago Body Works: a chiropractic and massage spa
AnaSpec Offers α & β-Synuclein Recombinant Proteins
AnaSpec, Eurogentec Group, is pleased to offer two recombinant proteins for use in Neurodegenerative Disease Research, α-synuclein (SNCA) and β-synuclein (SNCB). Both α-synuclein and β-synuclein are expressed and purified from E. coli. α-Synuclein is a 140-amino acid... - February 18, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Eating Recovery Center Asks, "Could You be Putting a Loved One at Risk?"
Behavioral Hospital Encourages Families to be Aware of Behaviors and Actions that Could Trigger Eating Disorders in Others. - February 18, 2011 - Eating Recovery Center
Workable Solutions Offers Its Management as a Complimentary Resource to State Insurance Exchange Decision-Makers
After almost fifteen years of benefit and exchange administration, the senior management team at Workable Solutions is offering their expertise as a complimentary resource to state government leaders and decision-makers during the coming months of the health insurance exchange implementation. - February 18, 2011 - Workable Solutions
Noted Orange County Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Develops Breakthrough Mini Face Lift
Dr. Kevin Sadati of Newport Beach, CA is Board-Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. - February 18, 2011 - Dr. Kevin Sadati
AnaSpec Signs Distribution Agreement with In Vitr
AnaSpec, Eurogentec Group and In Vitro have announced a non-exclusive distributor agreement that will allow In Vitro and its European branches to distribute AnaSpec’s catalog and custom products for Peptides, Fluorescent Dyes, Antibodies, Assay Kits, and Amino Acids throughout Europe. In... - February 18, 2011 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Atlanta Publisher Wins Book of the Year
Atlanta publisher, Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc. wins the American Journal of Nursing’s “Book of the Year” award for the patient education guide, No Time to Teach - February 18, 2011 - Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc.
Abrams Dermatology is Now Using Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Acne
The Photodynamic Therapy acne treatment is recommended by Dr. Abrams for those who suffer from moderate acne, teenagers and adults with resistant and hard to treat acne or people who suffer from cystic acne with regular breakouts; it is a non-drug treatment. - February 18, 2011 - Abrams Dermatology
New Lyme Specialist in Calgary – Dr. Rebecca Risk
Dr. Rebecca Risk would like to announce that she is now offering specialized treatment for Lyme disease in her Calgary clinic. Dr. Risk is a chronic disease and Lyme specialist in Calgary and a trained doctor of Chinese medicine. In recent years Lyme disease has become more known as a very... - February 18, 2011 - Dr. Rebecca Risk R.Ac. TCMD
Predictive Biosciences and Affinity Life Sciences Collaborate in the Development of Unique Biomarker Assays
Predictive Biosciences, a recognized leader in novel molecular diagnostics and Affinity Life Sciences, specialists in biomarker assay development and cGMP compliant production, are working together on the development of specific biomarker assays for use in clinical studies. This collaboration... - February 17, 2011 - Affinity Life Sciences
Answers to Lupus in First of New Webinar Series Presented by New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
“Tools for Managing Your Lupus” is February 23rd. - February 17, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
PMMC ONLINE PRICING Reaches New Heights with PMMC ONLINE ANALYTICS
PMMC (Preferred Medical Marketing Corporation) makes pricing analysis even easier with the release of PMMC ONLINE ANALYTICS. PMMC has taken the proven data and analysis tools of PMMC ONLINE PRICING a step further with a completely new user interface and unique drilldown functionality. Ms. Kelly... - February 17, 2011 - PMMC
Memorial University Medical Center Among the First in the Nation to Offer New Cardiac Freezing Technology
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah is the first and only facility in southeast Georgia to offer the Arctic Front™ Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter System, a new, cutting-edge treatment for heart rhythm disorders. - February 17, 2011 - Memorial Health
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives $250,000 NYS Grant for Expansion of its Center for Cardiovascular Health
The grant will support the construction of a new electrophysiology laboratory and procedure room for diagnostic studies to determine the source of arrhythmia symptoms and to perform treatment procedures. - February 17, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Alameda Alliance for Health Selects HEALTHsuite® from RAM Technologies to Upgrade Administrative Capabilities
Alameda Alliance for Health has selected the advanced healthcare administrative solution HEALTHsuite from RAM Technologies to upgrade capabilities and provide flexibility for future growth. - February 17, 2011 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
New Facebook Fan Page URL for International Suicide Prevention Association
The IASP has shortened its Facebook Fan page URL to: facebook.com/IASPinfo in order to offer Facebook and Web users easy access to the page. - February 17, 2011 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Walden Behavioral Care Plans Free Screenings During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Confidential Screenings to be Available for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder. - February 17, 2011 - Walden Behavioral Care
Medical Job Search Engine iPhone App Provides Convenience and Mobility to Online Job Hunting
New iphone app frees internet job searching from computer access and offers instant real time health care job listings from the JobJobHealth.com search engine. - February 17, 2011 - Career Management Source
Doctors Express – Houston Collaborates with iTriage to Connect with Mobile Consumers
Patients now have immediate, on-the-go access to symptom, disease, medical procedures and provider information with free smartphone application. - February 17, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
WondaWedge Partners with Direct Relief International
Cypress Creek Marketing, exclusive global distributor for the WondaWedge inflatable pillow, announced today the launch of a “Buy One – Give One” program - February 17, 2011 - Cypress Creek Marketing
Sen. John Thrasher Commends Laser Spine Institute for Job Growth, Lowering Healthcare Costs
Florida State Senator Tours Leading Endoscopic Spine Surgery Facility. - February 17, 2011 - Laser Spine Institute
Medical Aesthetic Clinic Launches Program for Loyal Clients
Toronto Cosmetic Clinic Introduces Unique Rewards Program to Thank Clients. - February 17, 2011 - Toronto Cosmetic Clinic
New Year, New Laser - IQ Laser Vision Introduces the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q Laser for 2011
IQ Laser Vision acquires new advanced technology, the Allegretto Wave Eye-Q, manufactured by Wavelight AG. It is the fastest LASIK platform available in the country today. The Allegretto Wave Eye-Q laser boasts of state-of-the-art surgical laser for safe, accurate and customized vision correction. - February 17, 2011 - IQ Laser Vision
ComplianceBridge Launches New Website for Cloud-Based Policy and Procedure Management Software
New website is focused on delivering policy and procedure management solutions that helps organizations reduce risk, improve compliance and increase operational efficiencies. - February 17, 2011 - ComplianceBridge