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Achieve Clinical Research Announces Influenza Research Studies in Birmingham, Alabama
Achieve Clinical Research, announces the launch of several research studies to test investigational treatment options for those already diagnosed with influenza. - November 14, 2010 - Achieve Clinical Research
Local Radiation Oncologist Presents at National Medical Conference
Dr. Constantine Mantz, a radiation oncologist and director of research for 21st Century Oncology, presented his clinical research findings using the Calypso® 4D localization system in conjunction with stereotactic body radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer at the American Society of Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO) 52nd Annual Meeting held last week in San Diego. His abstract was one of 100 selected of the more than 3,000 submissions the conference received this year. - November 14, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
AnaSpec Introduces Anti-MOG (1-125), Mouse Monoclonal
Being the first in the industry to provide a whole suite of reagents and assay kits for the advancement of MS research, AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of the mouse monoclonal Anti-MOG (1-125). Anti-MOG monoclonal antibody was produced by immunizing Balb/c mice with recombinant MOG... - November 14, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Home Care Assistance of Raleigh Sponsors Food Drive
Local non-medical home care agency, Home Care Assistance, is sponsoring a food drive supporting The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina during the month of November. - November 14, 2010 - Home Care Assistance of Raleigh
Free Webinar Helps Caregivers Find Care Homes for Seniors with Alzheimer's
Assisted living facility expert David Wylie shows caregivers how to find care homes for dementia victims in a free webinar. - November 14, 2010 - ALZCARE Insights
Top Doc Chicago Launches Innovative Healthcare Service That Allows Patients to Meet their Doctor or Dentist Online Through Video Interviews
Top Doc Chicago will launch an online healthcare service for residents in Chicago, where patients can meet their healthcare provider through streaming video interviews and book their appointment online for free. - November 14, 2010 - Top Doc Chicago
Free Kneipp Gift with Kneipp Purchase on Offer at the Bath Products Store, eBubbles.com
Get a free gift from Kneipp with every purchase of Kneipp above $25+ at the bath and body products store, eBubbles.com. Avail free shipping on every order worth $79 and above. - November 14, 2010 - eBubbles
Free Inis Cologne Roll on with Every Inis Bath Product Purchase of $25+ at eBubbles.com
Free Inis Gift offer has been announced at the bath products store, eBubbles.com. Inis purchases of $25+ will get an Inis Cologne roll on of 0.33 fl. oz. No discount coupon is needed for the Inis Cologne roll on offer. The free gift offer will be running through November 14th 2010 or while supplies last. - November 14, 2010 - eBubbles
AnaSpec Introduces Fluorescent Endothelin GO Peptides
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of new HiLyte Fluor™ 488 and 5-FAM labeled Endothelin peptides (human, bovine, porcine, rat) adding on its Endothelin peptides collection. Endothelins (ET) are highly potent vasoconstrictor proteins distributed throughout all areas of the body, and... - November 13, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
PEPID® Releases Electronic Drug-Allergy Checker to Improve Patient Safety
New Tool for EMRs Prevents Drug-Allergy Reactions and Reduces Errors. - November 13, 2010 - PEPID, LLC
California Hospital Association Award Announces 2010 Leadership Award Recipients
The California Hospital Association (CHA) has named Sherman L. Balch, a long-time Hayward resident and an active community member, the recipient of the 2010 Leadership in Governance Award. The Leadership in Governance award is bestowed annually to a distinguished Board of Trustee member whose... - November 13, 2010 - St. Rose Hospital
New Kneipp Products Now on Offer at the Bath Body Products Store, eBubbles.com
New Kneipp bath products are available for purchases at the bath products store, eBubbles.com. Kneipp has introduced new aromatherapy baths, bath soaks and more. - November 13, 2010 - eBubbles
Three Metrics Scientists to Present at AAPS Annual Meeting
Research reflects thoughtfulness that company scientists put into solving clients’ problems. - November 13, 2010 - Metrics, Inc.
An Organic Evening with the Garden at Eden
Fashions and organic food will mix at an Organic Evening with the Garden at Eden, hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue at the Bell Tower Shops (U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway). An Organic Evening will be held on Tuesday, November 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will benefit Eden Autism Services... - November 13, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Saint Joseph Health System, Jewish Hospital, U of L Approve Letter of Intent
Letter of Intent Agreed to for Statewide Healthcare Network - November 13, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
21st Century Oncology Leads Consortium of Medical Centers to Build New York’s First Proton-Beam Cancer Treatment Center
Florida-based 21st Century Oncology has been selected to develop New York’s first proton-beam cancer treatment center in Manhattan with a group of the nation’s leading cancer institutions. The consortium, which includes New York City hospitals Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,... - November 13, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
ESCO Turbine Technologies Signs Agreement with The Offshore Group to Continue Its Mexico Manufacturing Operations
Aerospace supplier pleased with results at Mexico plant. - November 13, 2010 - The Offshore Group
NuU Unlimited Contribute to Chicago’s Bottomless Closet, “Design & Conquer”
Bottomless Closet, a Chicago organization that aid low-income women dress for success and provide business professional guidance, gathered for “Design and Conquer” with the help of NuU Unlimited on Thursday, November 11, 2010 from 5:30PM – 9:00PM at DIRTT Environmental Solutions on Wells Street. - November 12, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Alpine Hematology-Oncology Selects Rabbit Healthcare Integrated Systems
"We chose Rabbit because it is oncology-specific, for the efficiencies it will bring, and because the design compliments our current paper-based system which will shorten the learning curve for our users. As a vendor, Rabbit has transitioned many medical practices from paper to electronic health records, and brings the implementation expertise that will support our goals. We’re looking forward to a mid-January Go Live date.” - Steven Schiff, M.D., Alpine Hematology Oncology, Reno, Nevada - November 12, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Up Hypnosis Institute Holds Open House in Palm Harbor, FL., on November 20
Local Professional Hypnotherapists offer free informative talks and demonstrations, prizes and refreshments at a free Open House event at UP Hypnosis Institute in Palm Harbor, FL, on November 20, from 10 am to 3 pm. - November 12, 2010 - UP Hypnosis Institute
Nationally Known LASIK Surgeon’s Center Passes 1 Year as Region’s Only LASIK Certified Clinic
Connie McCaa, MD, PhD, just passed the one-year mark as having the only iLASIK Certified clinic in her region. McCaa, who has been named by her peers as one of the Best Doctors in America for 12 consecutive years, also was one of the first doctors in America to perform LASIK laser vision correction. She has successfully performed LASIk thousands of times and also is a leading consultant surgeon for other physicians’ patients who have LASIK complications. - November 12, 2010 - Connie McCaa, MD, PhD
IAPAM's hCG Training Prepares Physicians for Weight Loss Resolutions
For physicians who want to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices in preparation for the flood of patients on January 1, 2011, attendance at the December 3rd seminar is the last chance to be educated in the IAPAM's Exclusive hCG Protocol, and receive all the resources and ongoing support needed to successfully and profitably add hCG for weight loss to a practice. - November 12, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
New In-Home Solutions Help Local Elderly Live with Alzheimer’s
Families try new techniques for National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month - November 12, 2010 - Senior Helpers
Jackson Therapy Partners "Steps" It Up for Charity
According to the American Heart Association, most sedentary adults take approximately 2,500 to 3,500 steps a day. The Association recommends taking at least 10,000 steps each day to maintain a healthy body and mind. During the month of October, Jackson Therapy Partners stepped up to the challenge... - November 12, 2010 - Jackson Therapy Partners
Solid-State Chemistry Services CRO, Onyx Scientific Reports Increased Demand for Polymorph Screening, Salt Selection and Crystallization Studies
Onyx delivers “one partner” convenience with pre-agreed workflows tailored to support key analytical milestones and timescales. - November 12, 2010 - Onyx Scientific Ltd
GotoAID Mobile First Aid App Producer Joins HSI Family of Brands
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) is pleased to announce that GotoAID has joined the HSI family of brands. - November 12, 2010 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Fertility Physicians of Northern California Founder Dr. David Adamson Presents Endowment for ASRM Patient and Public Education Website
ASRM has received an endowment to support its new patient and public education website – Reproductive Facts – from Dr. David Adamson, founder of Fertility Physicians of Northern California (FPNC). On October 24, 2010, at the opening ceremony of the annual meeting of the American... - November 12, 2010 - Fertility Physicians of Northern California
Kavaliro Releases 2010-2011 Employment and Salary Handbook
Kavaliro, a top nationwide staffing firm released their first eBook since launching the new company earlier this year. The 2010-2011 Employment and Salary Handbook highlights recent trends & growth projections in employment. - November 12, 2010 - Kavaliro
New Lollia Scent Available at the Bath Body Products Store, eBubbles.com
New Lollia scent, 'In Love No. 9' is now available at the bath products store, eBubbles.com. The new Lollia fragrant essence is offered in bubble bath, hand cream lotions and bath perfume. - November 12, 2010 - eBubbles
HealthSaaS Releases DiabetesPHR with Connectivity to Microsoft HealthVault
HealthSaaS today announced the release of an online diabetes management tool that is available at www.diabetesphr.com - November 11, 2010 - HealthSaaS, Inc.
CompuTech City Opens New Office in Lake Mary, FL
CompuTech City is expanding to a new FL location -- as a leading provider of SuiteMed IMS integrated EHR and practice management solutions in the state of Florida, and IT infrastructure management services which encompass planning, optimization, integration and management of IT services, will now be able to better serve Medical Practices and Small Enterprise Business Offices with mission-critical applications and IT infrastructure 24 x 7. - November 11, 2010 - SuiteMed, LLC
Immunologix Teams with GenScript to Produce Human Antibody Therapeutics Ready for Clinical Trials
Immunologix, Inc, a Charleston, SC biotechnology company and a leader in fully human therapeutic antibodies for a variety of diseases and GenScript, a contract research organization (CRO) based in Piscataway, NJ and the industry leader in bio-reagent services, assay development & screening,... - November 11, 2010 - GenScript USA Inc.
Supporting Ohio’s Troops Overseas
Yost Engineering sends care packages to Ohio-based canine unit - November 11, 2010 - Yost Engineering
Gary Hitzig, M.D. Makes Further Breakthroughs in Hair Cloning
Hitzig perfects technique using MatriStem and finds wound healing powder accelerates hair growth and wound healing in half the time. - November 11, 2010 - Gary Hitzig, M.D.
SoapJungle.com Chooses to Add Shea Butter & Aloe Vera Soap to It's Product Portfolio
SoapJungle.com, the leading online provider of premium moisturizing soaps - has added moisture-rich Shea Butter & Aloe Vera soap to its selection of fine soaps. - November 11, 2010 - SoapJungle.com
Care2Learn Announces a New Faster, Easier Site Design for Students
The new Care2Learn.com user interface features enhanced navigation tools and bolder graphics for an improved online learning experience. Care2Learn.com, the leader in online continuing education for post-acute healthcare providers, announces the arrival of a new, more user-friendly site design to... - November 11, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Tom Cowan Discusses “Conflict of Power” on November 16 “Why Shamanism Now?” with Christina Pratt
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 Tom Cowen to explore the art of “standing the in the conflux of power” -- moving between the forces and finding balance -- a traditional and important role of shamans still used today. - November 11, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Critical Care Medical Equipment Introduces Patient Monitor Product Line
Critical Care Medical Equipment has announced the introduction of a patient monitor product line. - November 11, 2010 - Critical Care Medical Equipment
Optimum Nutrition Opens New Sports Nutrition Science Complex
Optimum Nutrition’s new complex of laboratories provides the company with greatly expanded capabilities to support global growth initiatives. - November 11, 2010 - Optimum Nutrition
Len Saunders Has Earned the Coveted Parent Tested, Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval
“An Adventure In Exercise” book series has been awarded the PTPA Winner’s Seal of Approval. - November 11, 2010 - Len Saunders
Source-Omega Reviews DHA Retroconversion Metabolic Dosing Using Algae Oil Omega-3s as a Fish Oil Substitute
"What all the human omega-3 red blood cell data independently points out is that DHA is always 3 to 8 fold more abundant than EPA in human blood and tissues, even after prolonged intake of high doses of omega-3s predominantly as EPA," says company scientist. - November 10, 2010 - Source-Omega
Designer Discount Perfume Announces the Opportunity to Win a $100 Gift Certificate
This is an ongoing monthly $100 gift certificate giveaway contest that is free to enter, and open to anyone who enjoys designer perfumes. - November 10, 2010 - Designer Discount Perfume
Healthy Heritage Movement Hosts Free Diabetes Screening
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and in recognition Healthy Heritage Movement Inc. is hosting a health outreach event featuring free diabetes screening tests, lifestyle assessments, handing out 'Your Game Plan to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes' gift bags, and a team of wellness experts will be on hand to answer important health related questions. - November 10, 2010 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
New Medicare Final Rule Cuts Home Care
Final Rule Scaled Back from Original Proposal, Still Damaging to Home Health Services, Home Care Alliance says. - November 10, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Free Daub & Bauble Hand Lotion Offer at Bath and Body Products Store, eBubbles.com
Free Daub & Bauble hand lotion offered with any purchase at the bath and body products store, eBubbles.com. The offer is valid while the supplies last. - November 10, 2010 - eBubbles
Designer Vagina - Oxygen Zone Introduces New Technique in Vaginal Rejuvenation
In the past Designer Vagina - Labiaplasty and Vaginoplasty were performed only on women who had some sort of defects that could be proved as valid medical reason for such a procedure. Designer Vagina as cosmetic surgery is still a taboo subject to many raising heated debates among professionals as well as public. Healthy sexual life is still not recognized as reason good enough to undergo Vaginal Surgery. - November 09, 2010 - Oxygen Zone
Learn from Leading Dermatologists at IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training
The IAPAM continues to offer the industry's best clinical, hands-on, aesthetic medicine training in the most advanced skin care procedures. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is a weekend training program, designed by physicians for physicians, and supports the addition of the top 5 minimally invasive procedures: botox, dermal fillers, lasers, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and hCG for Weight Loss to an existing practice or the launch of a medical spa. - November 09, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Indiana Based MakeUp By Sparkle Cosmetics and Studio Gears Up for Indianapolis Wedding Season
Company Invests in Training, Marketing and the Latest Cosmetics to Ensure Indiana Brides Look Beautiful, Flawless and Irresistible on Their Wedding Day. - November 09, 2010 - MakeUp By Sparkle
Easy Auscultation Releases Medical Education Course: Congenital Abnormalities
Today Easy Auscultation (www.easyauscultation.com) is launching a stethoscope training course Congenital Abnormalities. This course consists of 6 multimedia lessons. Each lesson includes an audio recording, a virtual manikin, cardiac animation and dynamic waveform. A course quiz is also included. - November 09, 2010 - MedEdu, LLC
Colombia: New Emerging Medical Travel Destination
On October 26th 2010, Medellin hosted the Second International Symposium on Health-Services Export. FlyClinic participated at this prestigious event and would like to share some of the facts and main trends discussed by the experts in this field. - November 09, 2010 - FlyClinic - Global Healthcare Services