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Unbound Medicine Releases Medical Applications for Android™ Mobile Platform -- Point-of-Care Information Available for Phones with Google Operating System
Today, Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, announced the availability of premier medical references for smartphones running the Android™ mobile technology platform from Google, Inc. The Unbound™ Platform already supports native applications for... - May 14, 2009 - Unbound Medicine
Savannah’s Memorial Health Earns National Patient Safety Award
For the second year in a row, Memorial Health received the Patient Safety Excellence Award from HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. - May 14, 2009 - Memorial Health
Surgery Improves Survival for Prostate Cancer Patients Younger Than 50
For men younger than 50 with prostate cancer, undergoing a radical prostatectomy can greatly increase their chances for long-term survival, according to a new study from Henry Ford Hospital. Results from the study done on the National SEER database show that the surgical procedure improves the 5-,... - May 14, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
DRE Medical Equipment Releases New Multi-Function Patient Monitors
DRE, a premier medical and surgical equipment supplier, now offers DRE ASM 6000 Series multi-parameter monitors that feature clinically-proven technology and crystal clear, high resolution displays. - May 14, 2009 - DRE Medical Equipment
Joint Replacement Treatments, Wellness are Focus of South Nassau’s Newest Program
The Long Island Joint Replacement Institute™ (LIJRI) offers patient-centered treatment options and a continuum of care that is vital to achieve the maximum benefits of joint replacement surgery. - May 14, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Celebrity Trainer Reveals Summer Healthy Barbecuing Recipes and Tips in Time for the Summer
He’s a personal trainer. He’s a gourmet chef. He works with movie stars. Michael Torchia makes his living helping L.A.’s beautiful people stay that way. Torchia has re-engineered recipes for such luminaries as; A-List actors, top designers and action stars. Now he is offering tips on how to keep your summer barbecues healthy without the added fat and chemicals. - May 14, 2009 - Michael Torchia
IMAGINE Software Highlights IMAGINEradiology™ Environmental Benefits
IMAGINE Software, a leading provider of medical billing technology, announces efforts to promote environmental conservation through the IMAGINEradiology™ practice management system. The company is focused on designing and enhancing billing products around a strategy that emphasizes measures... - May 14, 2009 - Technology Partners Inc. dba IMAGINE Software
MarketLab Now Offers Lab Techs a Way to Safely Produce a Controlled Stream of Water
MarketLab, a leading supplier of unique and hard-to-find products for healthcare professionals, introduces FlexiFaucet, a positionable hose that produces a controlled stream of water. FlexiFaucet attaches easily to any faucet with a 3/8" NPT thread and is fully hand-adjustable for creating a... - May 14, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
The Schwarzkopf Professional Unveils Their Prestigious Bi-Annual Essential Looks 111 Edition
Schwarzkopf Professional today announced Essential Looks 111 Edition – Part 1 at GRT Grand Days. Essential Looks is Schwarzkopf Professional’s compilation of brand new hairstyles and colors for the coming season. The new compilation of hair styles gave the salon hairdressers a window to the world of catwalk fashion and an ‘access all areas’ pass to what’s truly hot in hair fashion. - May 14, 2009 - Schwarzkopf Professional
Celebrity Moms Go Natural in Style
MBeze Deodorettes and new natural skin care line chosen for "Mother's Day in Hollywood" gift baskets this year. - May 14, 2009 - MBeze, LLC
Beautorium Announces New Certified Organic Materia Herba Skincare by Korres Now Available
beautorium is delighted to announce that the new certified organic Materia Herba Skincare line from Korres Natural Products is now available online at beautorium.com. beautorium is proud to be the first retailer outside Sephora chosen to list the new certified organic sustainable skincare line from... - May 13, 2009 - Beautorium
Mountain View Optometry Acquires optomap® Retinal Exam Tool for Detection of Eye Diseases
Calgary eye doctors at Mountain View Optometry have acquired the latest high technology in primary eye care – the optomap® Retinal Exam. This scanning laser ophthalmoscope is a wellness screening tool that allows for detailed examination of the retina. The early detection of problems in... - May 13, 2009 - Mountain View Optometry
Baxa Corporation and CriticalPoint™ Training Rated “Excellent” in Customer Satisfaction
Baxa Corporation and CriticalPoint, LLC, announce positive results for the CriticalPoint training program from the Pharmacy Purchasing and Products 2nd annual national survey. This high level of user satisfaction can be attributed to the program’s simple Internet access, high- written by industry experts and the ease of tracking employee training through its Learning Management System. - May 13, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
The Only Non-Invasive Lead Testing Product is Now Available Through Many New Distributors
Following its successful product launch in March, LeadConfirm Professional, the first and only non-invasive and oral-based lead testing product in the market today, is now available to more doctors and health care professionals through a wider online distribution base. - May 13, 2009 - Confirm Biosciences
Day Spa Association to Conduct First Ever Spa Seminar at All Things Organic™
The Day Spa Association and the Organic Trade Association have joined forces to introduce the Organic industry to the Day Spa industry. “We have had a cordial relationship with OTA since 2000, whereas we exchanged memberships in order to keep up-to-date with each other, and explore how we... - May 13, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Expert Presenters and Sponsorship Secured for the Day Spa Association Breakfast at NYIGF
The Day Spa Association is pleased to have the following experts presenting at their upcoming industry breakfast seminar during EX·TRACTS®, on Tuesday, August 19, during the summer 2009 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). “We are very pleased to have secured Carol... - May 13, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Healthcare Scouts Honors National Hospital Week
In honor of National Hospital Week, Healthcare Scouts is proud to recognize all of its hospital partners for their daily dedication to patient care improving the quality of their internal teams. "Our partners are continually striving to improve patient care quality, and many understand that... - May 13, 2009 - Healthcare Scouts
Tankar Medical, Member of the Pro Football Chiropractors Society
In January, 2009, Tankar Medical became a member of the Pro-Football Chiropractors Society (PFCS). The PFCS is an organization of chiropractors who provide care for the elite athletes of professional football. - May 13, 2009 - Tankar Medical Equipment Inc.
Unit to Market Amazon Oils
Unit Brazil, a brokering company headquartered in Sao Paulo, has just been hired as the export agent to market amazon oils and butters produced by Engefar, a qualified cosmetics raw materials supplier located in the state of Para. Engefar's products are oils and butters extracted from exotic fruit... - May 13, 2009 - Unit Brazil
Edwin Ishoo MD Announces Availability of Smart Lipo™ MPX, Vaser™ and Affirm™
Procedures will provide alternatives to traditional cosmetic surgery. - May 12, 2009 - Edwin Ishoo MD FACS
Nordic Walking Clinics Coming to the Senior Wellness Expo - No Snow and No Skis Required
Free Nordic Walking Clinics Are Coming to the Senior Wellness Expo at Glen Eagle Retirement Community in Traverse City, Michigan on Wednesday, May 13th From 9am-12:30pm. - May 12, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
G.S. Cosmeceutical Names VP of Global Sales and Marketing to Lead Corporate Growth Strategy
Rapidly expanding Contract Cosmeceutical Manufacturing Company looks to the future with the addition of a new Global Sales and Marketing Position - May 12, 2009 - G.S. Cosmeceutical USA, Inc.
Group Health Insurance Plan for Association Members Without Borders
The Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association are proud to remind the industry that members of both organizations can now be covered by a single group policy at affordable rates with more than adequate coverage, especially in emergencies. Today, more than 14% of Americans... - May 11, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Vaatsalya Healthcare, a Pioneer in Semi-Urban and Rural Healthcare in India, Announces Funding from Oasis Fund and Seedfund
Vaatsalya Healthcare, a pioneer in semi-urban and rural healthcare in India, announces funding from Oasis Fund and Seedfund to expand hospital network across India. The investment was led by Oasis Fund, a Luxemburg based investment fund with a successful track record of investing in emerging enterprises across the world. Vaatsalya is expanding the Vaatsalya Hospitals network from seven hospitals in Karnataka to twenty hospitals across India. - May 11, 2009 - Vaatsalya Healthcare
Glendora Mom: "All I Want for Mother's Day is a Facelift!"
49-year-old Julie Stokes, a divorced mother of two, decided the perfect Mother's Day gift this year would be a facelift performed by Beverly Hills-plastic-surgeon-to-the-stars Dr. Paul S. Nassif. Julie, a personal fitness trainer, figured a complete facial rejuvenation procedure would be the... - May 11, 2009 - Spalding Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology
Genscript Offers Free Bio-Reagent Sample Bundles
GenScript offers high quality bundled bio-reagent samples to appreciate customers and assist in biology research under current tough economic condition. - May 10, 2009 - GenScript USA Inc.
Tube Investments Reports Higher Net Profit for 2008-09
The Company achieved a turnover of Rs. 2061 Cr. in the year 2008-09 against Rs. 1744 Cr. in the previous year. The net profit for the year was Rs. 72.18 Cr. against Rs. 56.50 Cr. in the previous year. This represents a growth of 18% in turnover and 28% in Profit after Tax. The net profit includes an extraordinary income of Rs. 47 Cr. as Profit on sale of long term investments and divestment of a Joint Venture. - May 10, 2009 - Murugappa group
Prism Medical Ltd. (PM:TSX-VEN) Grant of Incentive Options
Prism Medical Ltd. is now offering options to a senior officer of Prism Medical UK to acquire 25,000 common shares with a term of three years and an option price of $5.30. - May 10, 2009 - Prism Medical Ltd.
Follow the Force in the Gym on Twitter
ABB’s Tweeting up breaking news, workout and diet tips, plus a whole lot more as Team_ABB on Twitter. - May 10, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Valentine and Tina: Love in the Time of Crystal Methamphetamine
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on May 11, 2009 to hear Petros Levounis'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. - May 10, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Rev. Shaman John-Luke Edwards Talks to Christina Pratt on Why Shamanism Now? Radio Show on May 13
In an episode titled “Shamans Are Sent as an Answer to Prayer”, teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to Reverend Shaman John-Luke Edwards, MA, PhD. on her show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity." - May 10, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Orange County's New 8-Week Self-Defense Program for Women
An 8-week program empowers women to become a force to be reckoned with by clarifying priorities and simplifying immediate reactions during a self-defense situation. - May 09, 2009 - Adam Williss Martial Arts
Creative Smiles from Northeast Columbia, SC Launches New Web Site
Creative Smiles is excited to announce the launch of its new website to better serve the Northeast Columbia, SC area. The new website provides an easy, educational resource for both new and existing Creative Smiles patients. - May 09, 2009 - Creative Smiles
G.S. Cosmeceutical Toasts to Eleven Prosperous Years in Business, Cites Optimistic Forecast for Future Growth
“We are especially proud of the high level of customer loyalty we have earned over the years... we are doing many things right to consistently please and delight our customers.” - May 09, 2009 - G.S. Cosmeceutical USA, Inc.
Lift the Butt, the Brazilian Way; Says Cosmetic Harmony Which Receives a Huge Demand for ‘Brazilian Butt Lift’ Procedure
Though, ‘Brazilian Butt Lift’ procedure is fairly new, it is as common to breast augmentation procedures for Cosmetic Harmony’s surgeons. - May 09, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
Indigene Launches Memoryl in Cyprus
Indigene Pharmaceuticals, A US based bio-pharmaceuticals company, has announced the launch of its highest selling brand Memoryl in Cyprus in association with M S Jacovides group. “We are delighted to launch Memoryl in Cyprus in association with M S Jacovides group and we are sure that our... - May 09, 2009 - Indigene Pharmaceuticals. Pvt. Ltd
Nanogen Launches TV Campaign
Hair Loss is still largely unrecognised by the public as a serious condition, and information, especially in terms of the options available to sufferers, isn't widely available. Nanogen, manufacturers of Hair Loss treatment & Camouflage products, have launched a television campaign to encourage sufferers to address their problem. - May 09, 2009 - Nanogen
Riverbanks Clinic Fat-Busting Vaser Beats Botox and Macrolane as Top Cosmetic Procedure
Despite a rise in demand for Macrolane breast enhancements over recent months, more patients would rather opt for fat-busting Vaser Lipo than any other cosmetic treatment, according to revelations by multi-award winning cosmetic clinic Riverbanks. Vaser lipo-selection, more commonly known as Vaser... - May 09, 2009 - Riverbanks Clinic
The Pepsom Group Selected as Key Exhibitor at the USPTO Trademark Expo
The Pepsom Group, Inc. is pleased to announce its selection as a Key exhibitor by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to be one of sixteen exhibitors at the 2009 National Trademark Expo to be held May 8-9th. The event will take place at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The Pepsom Group is a relatively new company in contrast to the other elite exhibitors such as Burberry, Bridgestone, Hershey Company. - May 09, 2009 - The Pepsom Group, Inc
VABION LLC Enters Social Media Arena
Launches Athlete Community Website www.ThinkFastMoveFaster.com. - May 09, 2009 - VABION, LLC
MSA at helpforyou.com Helps Seniors Live Independently At Home
Seniors are able to live at home, independently, with safety when they use the HELP medical alert button. The medical alert button, worn on the body, allows the client to access EMS and other medical services at the push of a button. - May 09, 2009 - Medical Services of America
New Edition of CAM Book Supports Obama’s Health Initiative
President Obama is open to including CAM in health care reform efforts. Senate hearings in February reflect trend of growing awareness and acceptance of alternatives. Award-winning guide to complementary and alternative therapies being published in hardcover next month to help Americans discover alternatives to prescription drugs and surgery. - May 09, 2009 - UnBreak Your Health
AnaSpec Launches Z-Fish™ Antibodies
AnaSpec has announced the launch of the Z-Fish™ product line of antibodies in order to address the growing needs of the research community for zebrafish specific antibodies, peptides and other products. - May 09, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
George Anderson, Anger Management Guru, Expands Executive Coaching/Civility Training for Attorneys
George Anderson and his staff at Anderson & Anderson, A.P.C. have already begun promoting Civility-Coaching, an Extention of his Executive Coaching/Anger Management program for attorneys. - May 09, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Prenatal Dance Fitness DVD
Prenatal Dance Fitness is a transformational wellness program safe for pregnancy, combining breath work, visualization, yoga, labor prep, mindful movement, graceful dance, energy work, baby bonding and relaxation. The DVD is easy to follow for those who are beginners and supportive and refreshing for those who are fitness enthusiasts, moms-to-be will feel balanced, beautiful and graceful as their belly grows and prepare for labor when the big day arrives. - May 08, 2009 - Jennifer Jimenez
ALLMAX Nutrition Launches New and Unique Flavor for ALLWHEY Protein Powder
New flavor of ALLWHEY Whey Protein Powder has been received extremely well. - May 08, 2009 - Allmax Nutrition
Special DNA Testing Offered in Response to Swine Influenza Epidemic
Personal genome company, BioResolve, Inc has introduced a DNA testing service that reveals an individual's innate resistance or vulnerabilities to infectious diseases, such as swine flu. The final report states an individual's ratio of surviving a worldwide pandemic with respect to the average human, and looks into all types of infectious diseases. - May 08, 2009 - BioResolve, Inc.
Women & Infants' Practitioners Publish Article in American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
To help educate obstetric providers about the prevalence, signs and symptoms of PPD, as well as treatment options, the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology recently published an article written by Teri Pearlstein, MD, Margaret Howard, PhD, Amy Salisbury, PhD, and Caron Zlotnick, PhD, of the Center for Women’s Behavioral Health at Women & Infants Hospital and the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. - May 08, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
MarketLab Introduces an Exclusive Centrifuge Balance Tube Caddy
MarketLab, a leading supplier of unique and hard-to-find products for healthcare professionals, introduces the Centrifuge Balance Tube Caddy. The Centrifuge Balance Tube Caddy helps Lab Techs improve efficiencies by keeping balance tubes right next to centrifuges. Its compact design saves valuable... - May 08, 2009 - MarketLab, Inc.
Bio-Synthesis, Inc. Unveils Its Latest Step Into the Future of Forensic Science
Bio-Synthesis, Inc. begins Mitochondrial DNA Testing or MtDNA, making it one of only a handful of labs to perfect the technology. MtDNA Testing allows Forensic scientist to get a profile from samples that are old or possibly damaged, where the usual technique may not be effective. - May 08, 2009 - DNA Exam (A division of Bio-Synthesis Inc.)