Recent Headlines
Within Health Care
AcuMedSpa Opens Their 12th and 13th Locations in Coral Gables and Doral, Florida
AcuMedSpa today announced the successful launch of their 12th & 13th wellness centers in South Florida. The two new centers at Coral Gables La Jeune Road & Doral provide all services the group is renowned for including Acupuncture, Massage Therapy and Advance Skin Aesthetics. - May 02, 2009 - AcuMedSpa
Dr. David Minkoff Welcomes Liat Golan to LifeWorks Wellness Center
Dr. David Minkoff (http://www.drminkoff.com), MD and Medical Director of LifeWorks Wellness Center, welcomes Liat Golan, RD, LDN to the LifeWorks complementary and alternative medicine team. - May 02, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
Unimed-Midwest Introduces the Head Wrap with Ice Packs
Ideal for reducing pain and swelling after dental procedures, the Head Wrap includes two reusable Ice Packs (one for each cheek). This comfortable, neoprene-free wrap is reusable and washable. - May 02, 2009 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
Dignity Inc to Join Prism Medical Ltd’s Group of Companies
Dignity Inc, a distributor of safe patient handling equipment & services that works with hospitals & acute care, will now be a part of Prism Medical Ltd. - May 02, 2009 - Prism Medical Ltd.
U.S. Preventive Medicine® Signs Agreement with Massachusetts General Hospital
U.S. Preventive Medicine®, the leader in disease prevention services, has signed an agreement with Massachusetts General Hospital, a leader in patient care, education and research, to become a key referral location for its members of The Prevention Plan seeking executive physical examinations... - May 02, 2009 - U.S. Preventive Medicine, Inc.
Cosmetic Harmony Designs Body Contouring Surgery Package for Gastric Bypass Surgery Patients
The ‘Body contouring surgery Package’ by Cosmetic Harmony includes Face lift, Lower body lift, Breast lift, Arm lift and Thigh lift. - May 02, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
RAM Technologies Supports Institute 2009 as Sponsor and Exhibitor
RAM Technologies will be highlighting their advanced healthcare administrative solutions at Institute 2009 the premier conference for the health insurance industry presented by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). - May 01, 2009 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) Classes Are Being Offered in Little Rock, AR
Hearing Conservation Certification and Recertification courses will be held in Little Rock, AR on July 15-17, 2009 at the Wingate by Wyndham at 1212 South Shackleford Road. These classes will be offered by Workplace INTEGRA, a Greensboro based hearing conservation and data management company. - May 01, 2009 - Workplace INTEGRA
Robertson Medical Offers Anonymous HIV Screening Test
Local medical establishment Robertson Medical has been given the stamp of approval by Ministry of Health, Singapore, to provide anonymous HIV screening services for individuals. - May 01, 2009 - Robertson Medical
New Organic Bio Nutrients Range from Pukka Herbs is Solution for Optimum Health
With the launch of ten new Organic Bio Nutrient food supplements, herbal expert, Pukka Herbs, has diversified its range of teas, remedies and oils. These Organic Bio Nutrients are nutritionally concentrated foods, inspired by the ancient Indian philosophy of Ayurveda – ‘the art of... - May 01, 2009 - Pukka Herbs
UK Firm Wins Queen's Award for Outstanding Innovation by Creating a Curtain That Kills Superbugs
A businessman who caught MRSA whilst in hospital, has won a prestigious award for inventing a device which reduces the risk of infection tremendously. - May 01, 2009 - Disposable Cubicle Curtains Ltd
Prism Medical Ltd. (PM:TSX-VEN) Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results
Prism Medical has announced that its net income for the first quarter of 2009 increased to $1.169 million. - May 01, 2009 - Prism Medical Ltd.
Rapper Queen Pen Pairs Up with Local Non-Profit to Bring Kids and Incarcerated Parents Together
The challenges facing children impacted by parental incarceration are significant, wide-ranging and potentially devastating. Queen Pen has become a more outspoken advocate for these children by participating in CPNYC fundraisers and sponsorship meetings and raising funds and awareness for these free Father’s Day field trips - May 01, 2009 - Children of Promise, NYC (cpnyc.org)
DeliveryTrack 2.0 Announcement
DeliveryTrack 2.0 is the most advanced version to-date. With the addition of new mapping software from GeoBase, users can now view planned routes and routes actually taken, as well as estimated times of arrival for each scheduled delivery. - May 01, 2009 - Integra, Inc.
Intertek Announces the Availability of a New Automotive White Paper: Do You Have What it Takes to Cut Costs, Reduce Time-to-Market & Increase Product Reliability?
New publication outlines how automotive companies can reduce overall testing time, streamline validation plans and increase product quality, all while reducing costs. - May 01, 2009 - Intertek
Memorial Medical Center of West Michigan Expedite Sign-Off of Patient Records Using a Clientless Remote Access Solution from AnyWare Group
Radiologists, physicians and managers can access hospital systems from anywhere with AnyWare Group's Clientless Remote Access Platform, ROAM. - April 30, 2009 - AnyWare Group Inc.
Gaymar Joins Forces with Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association to Improve Patient Survival Rates
Gaymar supports the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association (SCAA) in broadening public access to defibrillation and other initiatives for improving the survival rates of patients suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. - April 30, 2009 - Gaymar Industries
Renowned Health Expert, Michael Torchia Reveals 10 Natural Tips to Prevent the Swine Flu
Michael Torchia, renowned health expert recently revealed on his talk radio show, Shape Up America 10 natural tips to prevent the Swine Flu. Torchia is offering strategies you can easily implement in your life and naturally prevent you from getting the Swine Flu. - April 30, 2009 - Michael Torchia
Elite Sports Physical Therapy Brings Fremont Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation Into 21st Century
Entering into its 3rd year serving the Fremont community and the East Bay, Elite Sports Physical Therapy (ESPT) is proud to be the premier provider of sports and orthopedic rehabilitation to the Tri-City area. Beginning with the vision of bringing world-class sports medicine and physical therapy... - April 30, 2009 - Elite Sports Physical Therapy
BodyLogicMD Welcomes Newest Anti-Aging Physician to Orlando Practice
BodyLogicMD is pleased to announce that George Solomon, M.D., has joined the bioidentical hormone therapy practice of Jennifer Landa, M.D., in the greater Orlando area. - April 30, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
AnaSpec Launches New Headquarters in Fremont, California
Today AnaSpec announced the launch of its new headquarters in Fremont, California. Rapidly expanding over the past 16 years, AnaSpec has graduated to a state-of-the-art facility designed from the ground up for the very highest levels of lab and R&D production. The 44,010 square foot facility... - April 30, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Vapir Vaporizers Video Launched by Vapornation.com
Vapir Vaporizers Video launched by VaporNation, online vaporizer store. Vapir vaporizers video is a text based video that contains general information about Vapir vaporizers. - April 29, 2009 - VaporNation.com
Mednovus Unveils New MRI Safety Detector: First Pass-Through with Introductory Pricing Below $10,000
Mednovus, Inc. is announcing the release of their new SAFESCAN® INTERCEPT PILLAR™ ferromagnetic detection system at the Magnetic Resonance Manager’s Society (MRMS) annual meeting in Tampa, Florida. The product promises to help providers improve MRI safety for patients and... - April 29, 2009 - Mednovus, Inc.
Tips for Accurate Blood Glucose Testing
Marc Wolf, registered pharmacist and founder and CEO of Care Services, Inc., offers testing supply storage, usage and testing procedure tips to ensure accurate readings from a home blood glucose test. - April 29, 2009 - Care Services
Diesel Energy Stix to Fuel 150-Mile Bike Tour for MS Society
VABION LLC Sponsors SOCAL Cycling Event. - April 29, 2009 - VABION, LLC
DRE Veterinary Unveils Tabletop Anesthesia Machine
The ultra-portable DRE Compact Mini is one of the simplest, easiest-to-use anesthesia machines on the veterinary market. - April 29, 2009 - DRE Veterinary Equipment
Planet Beauty Recognized Among Top Beauty Supplies in Orange County by MyFoxLA’s 2009 Hotlist
Orange County Shoppers Nominate Planet Beauty - April 29, 2009 - Planet Beauty
Winter Park Laser Hosts "Spring Into a Younger More Beautiful You Open House"
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center will host a free community event focused on helping women look and stay younger and more beautiful-“Spring into a Younger, More Beautiful You Open House.” The expert staff will discuss hot tips for staying younger without surgery such as... - April 29, 2009 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Pure Fish Oil by Nordic Naturals Helps Polluted Fish Problem
Pure fish oil (http://www.nordicnaturals.com) by Nordic Naturals offers a dietary solution to the polluted fish problem with their award winning, pure essential fatty acid supplements - April 29, 2009 - Nordic Naturals, Inc.
Penis Health Care: Revolutionary New Product Enhancing Penis Well-Being Nationwide
Man1 Man Oil™ Rejuvenating Penises. 2009 is set to be the year that men across America will begin to think about a brand new product that improves penis health. This will be the year that men, for the first time, will be able to improve penis sensitivity, provide healthy nutrients for penis... - April 29, 2009 - Lenoc
Experts Have Warned About a Flu Outbreak But Fall on Deaf Ears, is the US Prepared ? Aeroessentials is Prepared.
Americans are exposed to harmful germs, virus and bacteria, and fungi every time they fly commercial airlines. Passengers often complain about the conditions in which they fly and many catch a cold when they travel. Travelers bring the “bugs” home and spread them to their family, co workers, and friends and so on. Oddly enough the people that are flying in the unsanitary environments are the very ones creating the problem. AeroEssentials has the solution. - April 28, 2009 - AeroEssentials LLC
New Scientific Publication Explains How LDB B-30892 Inhibits the Cytotoxic Effects of Clostridium difficile
LacPro Industries LLC, a probiotic-based biotherapeutics company, announces a publication in the peer-reviewed scientific journal, Gut Pathogens, entitled, "Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus B-30892 can inhibit cytotoxic effects and adhesion of pathogenic Clostridium difficile to Caco-2 cells.” In this scientific publication, the research team explains the published in vitro research demonstrating the beneficial effect of LacPro's proprietary probiotic strain. - April 28, 2009 - LacPro Industries LLC
New RAPIDCUTS FEMME Crystal Powder Packets from ALLMAX Nutrition’s FEMME Line
Lose weight your way with new RAPIDCUTS FEMME Crystal Powder Packets- Simply Add to Water. - April 28, 2009 - Allmax Nutrition
Intertek Announces a New White Paper: An Engineer’s Guide to Full Compliance for CAT 6A Connecting Hardware
New publication provides unique tools to cancel the crosstalk and get the most out of your CAT 6A network. - April 28, 2009 - Intertek
Intertek Announces a New White Paper: An Engineer’s Guide for Evaluating Furniture Quality and Improving Test Methods
New publication provides unique tools to improve furniture quality, reduce product recalls and improve test methods, specifically with structural and flammability testing. - April 28, 2009 - Intertek
Strand Life Sciences Solution for Bioinformatics Challenges in NGS
New software solution for the analysis of data from Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) experiments. - April 28, 2009 - Strand Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
Dr Dean Dornic Certified to Perform Artificial Cornea Transplant
Eye Specialists of Carolina annonced that medical director, Dr. Dean Dornic, has been certified to perform corneal transplants with the Alphacor artificial cornea. A shortage in donor corneas or graft rejection leaves millions of patients worldwide blind from corneal disorders. An artificial cornea, the AlphaCor implant has been developed to help ameliorate the problem. Dr. Dean Dornic of Raleigh, NC is the first private practice ophthalmologist in North Carolina to be certified in its use. - April 27, 2009 - Dr Dean Dornic
NASGA, National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse, Objects to Florida Bill SB1718 / HB5117
NASGA responds to proposed Florida bill to raise filing fees for guardianships of elderly or disabled adults to $5,000, with an emphatic “No!” - April 27, 2009 - National Association to STOP Guardian Abuse
Baxa Corporation Wins Two 2009 Colorado BMA Gold Key Awards
Baxa Corporation campaigns awarded 2009 Business Marketing Association Gold Key Awards for Product Literature and Websites/Search Engine Marketing. The BMA Gold Key Awards are one of Colorado’s most highly acclaimed marketing competitions, with entries reviewed by a panel of six independent judges from across the US. - April 27, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Can American's Lose Five Million Pounds This Year? Colorado Company Says Yes.
Core Innovations™ formerly, CleanseToThin™ announce the launch of their “5 Million Pound Challenge” in their quest to help America win the battle with weight loss. This announcement comes in light of both a product re branding and a complete Website overhaul. - April 27, 2009 - Core Innovations™
Body & Soul Massage and Wellness Center to Host Fundraising Event to Benefit ALS Association
Body & Soul Massage and Wellness Center (http://www.bodysoulsalem.com), the largest massage and wellness center on the North Shore of Boston, will be hosting a fundraising event on Thursday, May 7th from 5-8 p.m. A donation of $5 at the door is requested. All donations will benefit the ALS... - April 27, 2009 - Body & Soul Massage and Wellness Center
Wheelchair Pride: More Than Just Another Wheelchair Blog
Wheelchair Pride celebrates wheelchair users who reach beyond their limits, who set and achieve remarkable goals. - April 27, 2009 - Wheelchair Pride
Mountain View Optometry Selected as Exclusive Dealer for Emilio Pucci Sunglasses
Mountain View Optometry is pleased to announce that it has been picked as one of the exclusive dealers of Emilio Pucci sunglasses in Northwest Calgary and Cochrane. The partnership supports Mountain View Optometry's commitment toward providing eye protection from ultraviolet radiation by... - April 26, 2009 - Mountain View Optometry
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Myths and Truths
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 27, 2009 to hear Diane Davey’s interview. One Hour at a Time with host Mary Woods and guest host Dr. Mark Green airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 26, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Healthcare Scouts Will be Attending the CMSA's 19th Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix Arizona June 16-19, 2009
As the premier recruiter for Nurse Case Professionals, Healthcare Scouts prides itself in assisting candidates and clients explore and discover this "exciting positive change" in the growing Nurse Case field. According to Brian Hudson, President of Healthcare Scouts, “The CMSA conference allows us the opportunity to recognize and further educate our team, while understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates attending the event.” - April 26, 2009 - Healthcare Scouts
New Clinical Trial Testing if Dietary Changes Can Help Patients with Crohn's Disease
The research group of Dr. James Michael Mullin, Professor at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), is conducting a clinical trial for patients with Crohn’s Disease. Past work of Dr. Mullin’s group has shown that dietary restriction of the amino acid methionine can improve the junctional seals between epithelial cells. This holds the promise that dietary restriction of methionine may be able to improve intestinal linings of Crohn’s patients, thereby reducing their disease symptoms. - April 26, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Offers New Massage Therapy Services
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that the firm is now offering additional massage therapy services. Kathy Wilson, the newest addition to... - April 26, 2009 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Free Revenue and Profit Management System for Manufacturer's and Manufacturer's Reps
dfCommission has launched a online revenue and profit management software system offered Free of User fees for 90 Days to Manufacturers Reps, Manufacturers and all company's that seek to manage Orders, Shipments, and Payments. - April 26, 2009 - DFCommission.com
Convenience Brings American Business Man to Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital for Comprehensive Healthcheck
Price is not always the only driver behind medical travel. Convenience, impeccable service, and accessibility, also make Taiwan a great destination for international healthcare. - April 26, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Innovation Award Nomination for Nanofibres Hair Camouflage
Hair loss is more prevalent than is often thought, incredibly, it is estimated that more than 30% of women will have noticeable thinning hair by the age of 50 and 50% of men by the age of 40. There are a few effective treatments, but they can take months, an innovative product can get you the results cosmetically, in seconds. - April 26, 2009 - Nanogen