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Spa De Soleil Founder Rena Revivo Removing Parabens from All Skin Care Products
Spa De Soleil (http://www.spadesoleil.com) Manufacturing founder and president, Rena Revivo, is removing parabens from all skin care products in an extensive program to improve skin care proprieties. - July 28, 2010 - SpaDeSoleil
International Stem Cell Corporation Planning European Subsidiary
International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB:ISCO) announced that it had entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with ARG Vermogensverwaltung AG ('ARG'), a German Investment Fund, to create a new European subsidiary ('ISCO Europe') to be funded with up to $10 million of capital derived from ARG... - July 28, 2010 - International Stem Cell Corporation
South Nassau Communities Hospital Golf Outing Honors Assemblyman, Supports Advancements in Orthopedics
South Nassau Communities Hospital’s 26th Annual Golf Tournament raised more than $277,000 in support of the hospital’s Center for Advanced Orthopedics and Long Island Joint Replacement Institute (LIJRI). - July 28, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Glissandra™ Skincare Announces the Boutique Retail Launch of Its Innovative Anti-Aging Skincare Products at Toronto’s PIR Cosmetics
Glissandra™ Skincare is pleased to announce the boutique retail launch of its innovative anti-aging skincare products at PIR Cosmetics, widely recognized in the beauty industry as Canada's leading retailer of hard-to-find, niche cosmetics brands. Glissandra products target the leading cause of aging: mitochondrial decay. - July 28, 2010 - Glissandra Skincare
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta Stay at Forefront of Cosmetic Technology Offering the Latest in Acne Treatment, Wrinkle Reduction and CryoLipo
Dermatology Associates of Atlanta is one of the first and only dermatological practices in Atlanta, Georgia to offer Isolaz™ acne treatment, Pellevé™ Wrinkle Reduction System and Cryolipolysis™ liposuction. - July 28, 2010 - Dermatology Associates of Atlanta
Peer Praise: Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Dr. Fernando Burstein Recognized for Mastery of Cosmetic and Reconstructive Facial Plastic Surgery
Fernando Burstein M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P. of Atlanta Plastic Surgery utilizes extensive knowledge of head and neck anatomy to win praise from peers and produce exceptional cosmetic plastic surgery results. - July 28, 2010 - Fernando D. Burstein, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P
ALPCO Diagnostics Launches First Commercially Available Sclerostin ELISA in the U.S.
ALPCO Diagnostics recently launched an ELISA specific for measuring human sclerostin in serum and plasma. Sclerostin inhibits osteoblast activity via antagonism of the wnt signaling pathway and plays a key role in the regulation of bone formation. Reports show that sclerostin expression and/or... - July 27, 2010 - ALPCO
New, Improved Technique Yields Great Success in Gender Selection
Marking a great step forward in the field of gender selection, patients have reported great success using a new method that can safely and successfully ensure a pregnancy of their chosen gender. The new method, which combines sperm separation and IVF/PGD, has been in practice by The Silverman... - July 27, 2010 - The Silverman Center Scarsdale
Einstein Cardiac Rehab Center Screens Patients for Depression with Polaris Health Direction's Cardiac Solution
Cardiologists at Einstein’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Center are now offering screening and monitoring for depression, using a new mental health assessment system that identifies patients in need of help. - July 27, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
With Visual WebGui 6.4 RC0 Version, Gizmox Brings Its Vision of Solving Data-Intensive Ajax Web Development & Deployment Pains, to Completion
The new version is now available for download in free open source Express format or in Professional open source trial version. - July 27, 2010 - Gizmox
Whole Psychiatry Offers Free Educational Call to Public on Bipolar Disorder
Whole Psychiatry, a leader edge provider of psychiatric services, offers free monthly workshops by phone on mental health topics of great general interest. Their upcoming call addresses bipolar disorder. Dr. Robert Hedaya is offering a new look at Bipolar disorder on his upcoming free to the public workshop by phone, Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 12:00 PM Eastern time. - July 26, 2010 - Whole Psychiatry
Children and Teens Can Now Experience Relaxation Therapy on CDs to Manage Stress and Improve Self-Esteem
ShambalaKids offers a full line of relaxation therapy CDs for children and teens to manage stress, anxiety, sleep better at night and heighten self-esteem. - July 26, 2010 - ShambalaKids
Yun Fitness Boot Camp Participant Loses Inches from Waist and Hips in Just 2 Weeks
Jaimee Shaw of Westerville says she has lost an inch from her waist and an inch from her hips after just two weeks of participating in Yun Fitness Boot Camps. - July 26, 2010 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Team Fitness America Launches Fitness Center Management Division in Philadelphia
World Gym Philadelphia and their personal training department is the first health club to be officially announced under Team Fitness America division of Fitness Center Management. - July 26, 2010 - Team Fitness America
SOAPware® Launches Integrated EMR/EHR and Practice Management Software; Technology Supports Optimized Delivery of Patient Care Services with an Affordable Price Tag
SOAPware, Inc., a leading developer of Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) software and solutions, announces a major update in its current offerings: SOAPware Clinical Suite (SCS), an integrated practice management system for medical billing. A privately-held provider of CCHIT Certified®... - July 25, 2010 - SOAPware
National Healthcare Reform Conference™ Announces Esteemed List of Speakers
Healthcare Leaders, Insurance Brokers & Agents, High Ranking Consultants will all convene in Los Angeles September 20-22, 2010 to participate in one of the most talked about Conferences of the year. - July 25, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
Family Service Kicks Off Operation Fill-A-Backpack Drive
Family Service invites the community to “Fill-A-Backpack” for a child or teen in need of support. The Operation Fill-A-Backpack drive will run August 1-31. A new backpack and school supplies will give a child hope and the confidence needed to start the school year off on the right foot. - July 25, 2010 - Family Service
Eden Autism 5K and Fun Run Sponsored by Munich Re Breaks Fundraising Record
The 7th Annual Eden Autism 5K and Fun Run sponsored by Munich Re took place on July 18, 2010 and broke the event's fundraising record by raising more than $80,000 in net proceeds. - July 25, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Two CPEhr Employees as “Women Making a Difference”
Two CPEhr employees are recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 9th annual Women Making a Difference competition for the corporate and community contributions. - July 24, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
Ninety Percent of Physicians Are Affiliated with at Least One Hospital, According to New SK&A Survey
SK&A expands database of healthcare provider affiliation information. - July 24, 2010 - SK&A, A Cegedim Company
MedVacation Launches New In-Vitro Fertilization Service; Offers Overseas Delivery of Embryos to Local IVF Clinics in the U.S.
Premier medical tourism services provider MedVacation LLC now offers service that allows its clients to use MedVacation partner clinic’s egg donors and client’s sperm to create a couple’s own embryos. The embryos are then delivered to a client’s local IVF clinic in the U.S. for embryo transfer. - July 24, 2010 - MedVacation LLC
Automated Medical Assistant Now Features Integrated Credit Card Processing for Therapy Practices
Advanced Billing Solutions, Inc. now offers state-of-the-art payment processing services powered by TransEngen for credit cards, debit cards and e-Checks - integrated into the company's Automated Medical Assistant online practice management system. Clients no longer need to leave the AMA system to... - July 24, 2010 - Advanced Billing Solutions, Inc.
eNutritionServices Offers Free Teleclass – 5 Biggest Dieting Myths Revealed
eNutritionServices is offering a free teleclass, 5 Biggest Dieting Myths Revealed on Tuesday, August 31, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Mountain Time. Registrants can call in from anywhere. - July 24, 2010 - eNutritionServices
Generation Health Launches Video Series Targeting DNA Test Kit Concerns
Generation Health’s monthly video series will feature interviews from medical and health professionals opposed to Genetic Testing. - July 24, 2010 - Generation Health
Workplace INTEGRA, Inc. of Greensboro, NC to Attend the 2010 Tennessee Safety & Health Congress
Workplace INTEGRA is attending the 2010 Safety & Health Congress, August 1-4 in Murfreesboro, TN. - July 24, 2010 - Workplace INTEGRA
Hypnosis Mind Power Launch New Website
Hypnosis Mind Power have launched their new website to continue challenging the self hypnosis cd market. The site has been designed for the user to increase their experience. - July 24, 2010 - Hypnosis Mind Power
Optimum Nutrition Signs BMX ‘AA’ ‘Elite’ Pro Tyler Faoro
ON welcomes BMX AA Elite Pro Tyler Faoro to a diverse team of sponsored athletes. - July 24, 2010 - Optimum Nutrition
Corporate Wellness Conference Speakers Announced and Will Showcase Innovative and Cutting-Edge Corporate Wellness Programs
The speakers at the 2010 National Corporate Wellness Conference will be showcasing their innovative and cutting-edge corporate wellness programs, this September 20th-22nd, 2010 in Los Angeles. Corporate Wellness is an industry where the biggest challenge for employers is generating the... - July 24, 2010 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Health Decisions Appoints New CTO to Streamline Its HD360° Trial Management Platform
CRO hires Bryan Minihan to boost data integration and flow, providing sponsors and sites with a one-stop web portal for near real-time study information. - July 24, 2010 - Health Decisions
Stethoscope Training Web Site Launches
A team of experienced MDs and developers have launched an auscultation training web site. Innovative multimedia methods to teach heart and lung sounds are used. Lessons run on PCs, Macs, iPhone & iPad. - July 24, 2010 - MedEdu, LLC
Laser Spine Institute Tampa’s Ashley Will Named to Foundation Fighting Blindness Leadership Team
Bill Horne, CEO of Laser Spine Institute (http://www.laserspinesinstitute.com), the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, has announced that Ashley Will, director of marketing, has been named marketing chair for Foundation Fighting Blindness’ Tampa Bay Area chapter. Foundation Fighting... - July 24, 2010 - Laser Spine Institute
Everybody's Going Green: FemmeScience Releases Its New Green Tea Face Mask
FemmeScience releases its newest product, the Face Mask, this month--just in time to clear up pores from summer sweating. - July 24, 2010 - FemmeScience
Ripple Massage and Beauty Introduces Lime and Tangerine Exfoliation
Ripple has just introduced its lime and tangerine body exfoliation to polish the whole body and leave the skin smooth. - July 24, 2010 - Ripple Massage Beauty and Day Spa
Miller Harris Candles Brought to White House as Gift for Michelle Obama
The art of interpreting our choices in gifts reached a pinnacle today with the presents chosen by the Prime Minister of England for his trip to the White House for the Obamas. Samantha Cameron, wife of England’s Prime Minister David Cameron, selected Miller Harris candles from the Classic Scents collection for Michelle Obama. - July 23, 2010 - MiN New York
Got Skin in the Game? Skin Care for Athletes Relaunches the Tri-Facial Serum.
Newly reformulated Tri-Facial Serum now has UVA/UVB protection. - July 23, 2010 - Morning Indigo, LLC
SIMUL8 Believes GPs Should Use Simulation to Make Commissioning Decisions
SIMUL8 Corporation believes that GPs will find simulation software essential in enabling them to commission services, and is offering GPs access to simulation software and free training. - July 23, 2010 - SIMUL8 Corporation
National Program Assesses Safety and Hygiene Standards in Spas
Leading Spas of Canada (LSC) has introduced the Quality Assurance Program to provide consistent standards for safety, hygiene and business standards for the Canadian spa industry, offering reassurance and uncompromising quality for spa guests. This extensive program was developed by Leading Spas... - July 23, 2010 - Leading Spas of Canada
The Club at Briarcliff Manor Hosts Preview Tour of Construction of New Model Residences and Information & Design Center
Hundreds of area residents were on hand as The Club at Briarcliff Manor, a new $350 million fee-for-service Continuing Care Retirement Community under development in Briarcliff Manor, hosted its second annual Backyard Barbecue for Village and County officials, neighbors and future residents of the... - July 23, 2010 - The Club at Briarcliff Manor
EndoSoft Announces GIQuIC Certification
EndoSoft, LLC a leader in procedure documentation and workflow management software for the healthcare industry has announced their certification as a vendor for the GI Quality Improvement Consortium, Ltd. (GIQuIC) Registry. The GIQuIC was created in 2009 by the ASGE and the American College of... - July 23, 2010 - EndoSoft
Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center and Morning Song Farm
Dr. Rafa remarked "It’s a pleasure to open our box each week and see what’s being harvested locally at its peak. The avocados this week were enormous. Of course the recipes help! I can’t wait to try baked Kale." - July 23, 2010 - Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center Inc.
ON Has 4 Athletes Competing in 2010 Europa Battle of Champions
Watch for online updates of the 2010 Europa Battle of Champions next Monday afternoon in the Breaking News section of www.OptimumNutrition.com. - July 23, 2010 - Optimum Nutrition
European Algae Oil Omega-3 Access Increases with Source-Omega’s Products and Services
Source-Omega's Pure One™ brand moves towards private label offering and licensing in a growing market with green economic outlook. Estimated at $400M, the total European omega-3 market is now doubling every 10 years. - July 22, 2010 - Source-Omega
MUMC in Savannah Named ‘Most Wired’ for 11th Year
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah, Georgia, has been named one of the nation’s Most Wired hospitals for the 11th consecutive year. The annual survey examined 1,280 of the nation’s hospitals on their use of Internet technologies in four focus areas: business and administrative management, clinical quality and safety, care continuum, and infrastructure. - July 22, 2010 - Memorial Health
Offshore Group Client Company Increases Its Manufacturing Footprint in Mexico
Manufacturer of factory automation components adds to production capacity in Saltillo, Mexico. - July 22, 2010 - The Offshore Group
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals Attending the IEEE EMC Society International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility 2010
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals (ATEC) is pleased to announce their attendance at the IEEE EMC Society International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility (ISEMC) 2010, July 26-30. The event is located at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The ISEMC 2010 is a... - July 22, 2010 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
VitaNat: An Innovation for Bone and Cardiovascular Health
A new 100% whole natto ingredient is available from eminate Limited in the UK. Vitanat is a new, natural and non-extracted source of Vitamin K2. It contains menaquinone-7 (MK7), which has been associated with symptomatic relief of early onset menopause, heart health and even cancer protective properties. VitaNat is available to industry as an ingredient for food products or to consumers as a food supplement. - July 21, 2010 - eminate Limited
AOMA’s Largest Summer Class Ever
Acupuncture graduate college announces largest summer class since school’s inception. - July 21, 2010 - AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
Glaucoma Lecture by Dr. Hazari
CME on glaucoma was held at Amravati on Sunday 11th July. It was organised by Amravati District Ophthalmic Society. Dr. Ajit Hazari, glaucoma consultant from Hazari Nursing Home, Aurangabad was an invited speaker. - July 21, 2010 - Hazari Nursing Home
Saint Joseph Health System Prepares to Debut New Saint Joseph-London Facility
Ribbon-cutting ceremony will offer preview of all new $152 million regional facility, which features the latest in technology and design. - July 21, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
Vera Bella Cosmetics Launches New Fade Away Cream
"Vera Bella Cosmetics gets tough on dark spots," says Serafina Cervati founder of Vera Bella Cosmetics. Vera Bella Cosmetics unveiled today what it described as a prescription strength attack on dark spot correcting, at their press conference in Phoenix. Vera Bella Cosmetics Fade Away... - July 21, 2010 - Vera Bella Cosmetics