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Annuvia Expands Services to Houston
CPR Classes, AED Defibrillator, First Aid Training, and Emergency Preparedness Training Now Available in Houston and Throughout Texas - November 18, 2009 - Annuvia, Inc.
Native Washingtonian Wins Two Awards in The Hot Pepper Awards 2009
Monica Sanowar, owner of Sun Pony, Inc., a small Washington DC based company that manufactures three hot sauces as well as a gourmet jerk sauce won two awards in The Hot Pepper Awards 2009. - November 17, 2009 - Sun Pony, Inc.
Oral Cancer Now More Deadly Than Cervical Cancer - New Technology Offered by Dr. Mariana Conant's Dental Office Helps in Detection
Local Fairfield, CT dentist, Dr. Mariana Conant, announces the add-on of an important new tool in the detection of oral cancer. - November 17, 2009 - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Fairfield
Xfuel Energy Boards the Fenix Down Bandwagon
Xfuel has grabbed hold of video game music sensation Fenix Down to become the official sound of the Energy Shot Company. Howard Panes was introduced to the band at this year’s Games X Convention in Philadelphia. Panes was quick to point out, “I realized right away these were the guys we... - November 17, 2009 - Xfuel
The Dr Mike Wellness Revolution Launches Online Publication for Wellness Coaching
DrMikeWellness.org launches as an outstanding online resource of publications for wellness coaching, offering expert tips and advice on natural health care. Dr Mike’s Wellness Blog gives readers unprecedented access to high-quality wellness coaching, allowing individuals to enrich their lives... - November 17, 2009 - Dr. Mike Wellness Revolution
News at MEDICA: ALPCO Announces the Launch of Several New Products in 2009
ALPCO will return to MEDICA, showcasing these new immunoassay kits, which cement the company's perennial committment to serving the demands of the pre-clinical research market. This will be ALPCO's fourth year at MEDICA as part of the “Best of New England” consortium of companies, located in the US pavilion in Halle 3, D15-4. - November 16, 2009 - ALPCO
The Dr Mike Wellness Revolution Features a Complete Health Wellness Program on Recently Launched Blog
The Dr Mike Wellness Revolution, the nation’s leading resource for everything required in improving an individual’s life, is featuring a complete health wellness program on their newly launched online publication. Dr Mike Van Thielen, creator of Dr Mike’s Wellness Blog and an... - November 16, 2009 - Dr. Mike Wellness Revolution
Baxa Announces 2010 Course Dates and Discounted Pricing for Its STAR Center® Training Facility
Baxa Corporation announces the dates for its STAR Center in 2010. Together with USP, the company plans ten class sessions focused on pharmacy best practice in relation to USP 797 regulatory compliance and hazardous drug handling. - November 16, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Animal Intuitive Kumari Offers Animal Communication Training to Raise Funds for Panther Ridge Sanctuary, Dec 5 & 6
Animal communicator Kumari Mullin is returning to Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Wellington, FL offering a rare opportunity to interact with the “big cats” while learning the keys to deeper connection and telepathic communion with animals in a two-part Animal Communication... - November 16, 2009 - Kumari Inc
Everyone Needs HIV/AIDS Testing, Expert Says
HIV/AIDS has become a crisis in Washington, DC and other cities around the country, urging a nationally recognized doctor and sexologist to call for widescale testing. - November 16, 2009 - Dr. Rachael Ross
South Florida Doctor Helps Domestic Abuse Victims
Since 2001, world-renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Daniel Man has continued striving to make a positive impact in South Florida. In coordination with the Palm Beach County Victim services, Dr. Man has provided his time and talents in helping the physically injured victims of domestic abuse heal. - November 16, 2009 - Dr. Daniel Man
Psychologists in Sydney.com Launch Counselling & Therapy Services in NSW
Helping people change unhealthy thinking, habits, feelings and behaviours to improve their quality of life. - November 16, 2009 - Psychologists in Sydney.com
Intelligent InSites Receives Award for Best Technology Development for Real Time Location System and Wireless Sensor Networks
Location- and condition-sensing solution selected as the top RTLS/WSN technology by IDTechEx. - November 16, 2009 - Intelligent InSites
Open House & Ribbon Cutting for Walk-In Clinic’s Third Location
My Chiro of Cedar Rapids & Coralville, Iowa, will hold an Open House and Chamber Ribbon Cutting on Monday, 11/16/2009. - November 16, 2009 - My Chiro
Derjers' Rejuve3 Thinning Hair Products to Launch in Atlanta
Legendary Rejuve3 Chemical-free Shampooing System for Hair thinning Debuts on Soap Network This December. - November 16, 2009 - Derjers International
Anderson & Anderson is Now Offering Anger Management Classes for Adults Seven Days a Week
In an effort to expand his anger management practice, George Anderson and his staff are now providing anger management for adults, seven days a week. - November 16, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
UK’s Leading Heart Rhythm Charity Backs National Campaign to Highlight Atrial Fibrillation
Charity welcomes new campaign by BHF to improve knowledge of Atrial Fibrillation - November 16, 2009 - Arrhythmia Alliance
Free Acupuncture Treatments in Support of the Great American Smokeout on November 19th
In support of the Great American Smokeout, local acupuncturists at Harmony Community Wellness Center are offering free smoking cessation treatment on November 19th. The American Cancer Society marks the 34th Great American Smokeout on November 19 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a... - November 15, 2009 - Harmony Community Wellness Center
Beauty Rx: Safeguard Your Health and Avoid Plastic Surgery and Hair Transplant Dangers
Dr. Jeffrey Epstein provides key information necessary in making an informed decision when considering hair transplants and plastic surgery to help ensure a safe procedure with the best possible cosmetic result. - November 15, 2009 - Foundation for Hair Restoration and Plastic Surgery
Family Service Provides a Virtual Connection for Donors This Thanksgiving
Family Service recently kicked off their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive for individuals and families in need. This year, along with collecting frozen turkeys and sides, they added a brand new Virtual Food Drive to the mix to make it easy for donors to make a difference. - November 15, 2009 - Family Service
Holiday Items - Stocking Stuffer Bath Products and Spa Gifts - Added to Bath and Body Products Store, eBubbles.com This Holiday Season
eBubbles, online bath, body and skincare store announces additions to gifts line in time for the holiday season. - November 15, 2009 - eBubbles
Cucina Pink Pepper & Anise Collection Now Available at Bath Products store, eBubbles.com
New line of Cucina hand washes and hand creams from the Cucina Pink Pepper & Anise collection have been added to Cucina bath products at the body products store eBubbles.com - November 15, 2009 - eBubbles
"Sin and Your Destiny" on "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show with Christina Pratt on November 18
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, explores the one true sin of standing in the way of your own destiny. - November 15, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Blue Water Spa Hosts Open House Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Blue Water Spa, voted Best Medical Spa in America by American Spa Magazine three years running, will host an open house night at their sole location in North Raleigh on November 18th, 2009 from 5-8pm. This event will showcase their most popular treatments like microdermabrasion, chemical peels and... - November 15, 2009 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Truly Affordable Access for Primary Care Available in the Snoqualmie Valley
The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District now offers prepaid Primary Care called Affordable Access. For a set monthly fee, members may schedule appointments as needed for preventative care, chronic disease management and in-office procedures. Same or next day evaluations are available for minor injuries as well as illnesses. - November 15, 2009 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
HealthyFeetStore.com Celebrates 5th Anniversary
Online Store Offers Huge Selection of Orthopedic and Diabetic Shoes. - November 15, 2009 - HealthyFeetStore.com
Sexual Recovery Institute Preps as Sex Addiction Hits Mainstream Media
The Nation’s Leading Sex Rehab Center Launches Affordable Educational Series for Those Wrapped in the Tangled Web of Sexual Addiction and Unhealthy Compulsive Behaviors. - November 15, 2009 - Sexual Recovery Institute
Alchemilla Ultra-Pure Skin Care Becomes a Corporate Member of United Plant Savers Organization
In their pursuit of helping to conserve and cultivate endangered medicinal plant species, Alchemilla, an organic skin care manufacturer from Oregon, has recently joined other equally fervent companies in becoming a Corporate Member of United Plant Savers. United Plant Savers (UpS) is a... - November 14, 2009 - Alchemilla Ultra-Pure Skin Care
Philadelphia Company Installing Solar Energy Plant
Penn Herb Company, Ltd. is installing a 120 kW photovoltaic power system on the roof of Penn Herb Company’s building at 10601 Decatur Road in Philadelphia. This solar power plant will produce an estimated 140,210 kWh of electricity per year. The system will be tied directly into the electric grid, providing clean solar powered energy not only for Penn Herb, but also other residential and commercial electric customers in the area. - November 14, 2009 - Penn Herb Company, Ltd.
Liquid Supplements Vendor Ocean's Bounty, LLC. Joins Forces with LiquidWholeFood.com
If a business takeover is supposed to be hostile and vicious, two small businesses in different areas of the country didn't get the memo. Life Force International Independent Member Ocean's Bounty, LLC announced Friday that it has given over its operations to LiquidWholeFood.com in its pursuit of educating the public about Life Force International organic liquid vitamins and natural liquid supplements. - November 14, 2009 - LiquidWholeFood.com
Natural Remedies Website Provides Natural Solutions for Common Health Conditions
Natural remedies website provides information for people looking to deal with various health issues in a natural way rather than by using prescription drugs and surgeries. Community where people share their natural remedies with one another. - November 14, 2009 - Top Natural Remedies
Vision Source is First in Las Vegas to Offer High Definition Imaging Technology
Vision Source Las Vegas office can now identify early stage glaucoma and retinal diseases using the new Cirrus HD-OCT. - November 14, 2009 - Vision Source Las Vegas
ON’s Putting on a Show at 2009 NPC Nationals
Optimum Nutrition will be bringing popular ON Athletes and plenty of free samples to the NPC Nationals in Hollywood, Florida, November 20th & 21st. - November 14, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
High Energy Labs, Inc. Partners with Powerhouse Gyms
After working closely with John Lepak, the Director of Marketing and Vendor Program, High Energy Labs, Inc is now a preferred vendor for Power House Gym franchise owners. Powerhouse Gyms International is comprised of over 300 Licensee’s in 39 states and 15 countries. In North America,... - November 14, 2009 - High Energy Labs
AnaSpec Introduces Agr D1 & D2 Thiolactone GO™ Peptides
AnaSpec has announced the release of two structurally complex peptides, Agr D1 Thiolactone and Agr D2 Thiolactone, as part of its GO™ (catalog) peptides offering. In Gram-positive bacteria, such as in Staphylococcus aureus, physiological changes in the bacterial population are dependent on... - November 14, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Chiropractic Office Helping to Make Holiday "Wishes" Come True
Finn Chiropractic Group is teaming up with VOICe to collect holiday gifts for less fortunate families in the area. They're doing this through a Christmas Tree "Wish List." - November 14, 2009 - Finn Chiropractic Group
1,000,000 Transcripts and Growing
VIVA Transcription reaches industry milestone. - November 14, 2009 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Four Women & Infants/Alpert Medical School Physicians Accepted as Fellowship Candidates
Four physicians from Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University have been accepted as fellowship candidates by the American Gynecological & Obstetrical Society. The four fellowship candidates are: Sandra Ann Carson, MD, of Cranston, RI;... - November 14, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
Nobel Laureate Claims the 2010 Herbert Tabor Lectureship
Phillip A. Sharp, a world leader of research in molecular biology and biochemistry and an institute professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been named winner of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Herbert Tabor/Journal of Biological Chemistry... - November 14, 2009 - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Increase Your Used Medical Equipment Sales with Video Tours
Advanced features, such as video tours, can help bring an item’s listing to life, even if only virtually, buyers can really get a sense of the item by viewing a video tour of it. - November 14, 2009 - medwow
Superflysunglasses.com is Proud to Announce the Launch of Polarized Liquid Eyewear
Polarized Liquid Eyewear is versatile eyewear used by those in the military, extreme sport enthusiasts, law enforcement, motorcycle riders, etc. Polarized Liquid eyewear is definitely not your traditional every day pair of sunglasses. - November 13, 2009 - SuperflySunglasses.com
Student Success Jobs Program Receives National Afterschool Innovator Award from MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation and the Afterschool Alliance today honored the Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Student Success Jobs Program (SSJP) with an Afterschool Innovator Award. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Announces New President
Elizabeth G. Nabel, MD, the Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, has been named the next president. Dr. Nabel will assume her position January 1, succeeding Gary Gottlieb, MD, MBA. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Racial and Sex Disparities in Survival Losses Due to HIV in the United States
The benefits in survival for treating HIV with antiretroviral therapy appear to differ by both gender and ethnicity. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Better Retention in Care is a Cost-Effective Way to Improve Outcomes in HIV Disease
The effectiveness of treating HIV with antiretroviral therapy is undermined by the large number of individuals who initiate treatment but do not continue regular clinic visits. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
New Process for Embryonic Stem Cell Differentiation Discovered
Researchers at BWH have discovered a novel means of controlling stem cell differentiation into desired cell types. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Fish Oil Component Shows Potential to Treat a Variety of Inflammatory Diseases
Researchers discover why fish oils produce anti-inflammatory effects, which could have major clinical implications for the treatment of a number of diseases related to inflammation. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Risks of Complications by Attending Physicians Following Overnight Procedure is Significantly Reduced if Given an Opportunity to Sleep Six or More Hrs
New research finds that procedures performed the day after attending physicians worked overnight were not more likely to have an increased risk for complications if the physician had an opportunity to sleep for six or more hours. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Minimally Invasive vs. Open Radical Prostatectomy
Researchers find the minimally invasive approach results in a higher rate of genitourinary complications, incontinence and erectile dysfunction. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Adds to State of the Art Imaging Suite
New system at BWH is the first in the world to allow the capabilities of both MRI and x-ray angiography in a single suite. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital