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New Technology Helps You to Sleep Soundly Without Drugs
Brain Entrainment technology allows you to tune your mind as if it were a radio. Research has uncovered how you can use binaural beats to gently refocus your mind to more natural and productive frequencies. This product, when listened to on a daily basis prior to sleep will allow you to begin to permanently and safely alter your brain waves, so that you can sleep more deeply and soundly, and feel more refreshed and rejuvenated during the day. - July 01, 2009 - Profound Transformation
Dolce Mia Introduces Vintage-Themed Lotions for Gift Giving and Personal Use in Today’s Economy
Consumers are returning to the simple pleasures, and Dolce Mia Designs of Sonoma County, California is benefiting. - June 30, 2009 - Dolce Mia Designs
PicoDiamond™ Black Diamond and Sapphire Surgical Knives for Ophthalmic Surgery Now Available from RICA Surgical Products
Two new lines of surgical knives with blades created from man-made diamonds and sapphires are now available from RICA Surgical Products. Designed for ophthalmic applications, the knives are precision surgical instruments, and are cost-effective and high quality replacements for traditional natural... - June 30, 2009 - RICA Surgical Products
GISH Biomedical, Inc., a Member of the MEDOS Group, Receives FDA Clearance for GBS® – Heparin Free Products
Today GISH announces that it has received FDA clearance for its perfusion products with GBS (GISH Biocompatible Surface) - Heparin Free Coating for the cardiopulmonary surgery market. This includes oxygenators, venous reservoirs, arterial filters, heat exchangers, and tubing used in perfusion... - June 29, 2009 - GISH Biomedical, Inc.
"Green” Krill Oil is Available for the First Time in the US
Traditional krill harvesting and processing methods are detrimental to the environment and eco-system. Now the first "green" krill oil is available in the US using high tech, eco-safe techniques. This press release explains the different methods and their impact on the environment. - June 29, 2009 - SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED
Sunny Isles Beach Business Developer Group Meetup in July
Discount Marketing Corp, known for its cutting edge marketing tactics has organized the first Sunny Isles Beach Florida Business Developer Group Meetup for July 2, 2009. Space is limited so reserve a space now. - June 29, 2009 - Discount Marketing Corp
Baxa Corporation’s Dennis Tribble, PharmD, Now Profiled at Expert411.com for Media and Professional Access
Dennis Tribble, PharmD, is now profiled for media and professional access at the Expert Information for Journalist site – Expert411.com. Tribble is an expert resource on hospital pharmacy operations, information technology and medication safety issues. He is most passionate about the need for a complete restructuring of the pharmacy practice paradigm and the role technology will play in bringing about that vision. - June 29, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Elite Sports Physical Therapy Starts Fremont's 1st Dance Therapy Program
Holding true to their commitment to provide cutting edge sports and orthopedic physical therapy in Fremont, CA, Elite Sports PT is starting the area's 1st Dance Rehabilition/Dance Therapy Program. - June 29, 2009 - Elite Sports Physical Therapy
QUBYX Added ICC Profile Generation to the Medical Display Calibration Software PerfectLum
QUBYX Software Technologies, a source of medical imaging and color management products, announced that it has released a new version of its DICOM calibration software called PerfectLum that includes the generation of ICC profiles. - June 28, 2009 - QUBYX Software Technologies Inc.
MUMC in Savannah Names Mary Chatman Chief Nursing Officer
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) today announced the appointment of Mary Chatman, MSN, R.N., as its new chief nursing officer (CNO). She will officially start work on August 3. “Memorial’s nurses are outstanding caregivers. As CNO, Mary Chatman will help guide them as they... - June 28, 2009 - Memorial Health
Mobility Company Executive Named to “Top Women in Grocery” List
Amigo Mobility International, Inc. is pleased to announce that Beth Thieme, CEO/VP, was named a 2009 “Top Women in Grocery” by Progressive Grocer Magazine. Amigo Mobility manufacturers electric shopping carts and POV/scooters for people with walking disabilities. - June 28, 2009 - Amigo Mobility International, Inc.
AnaSpec Introduces Wide Selection of Fluorescent Lipophilic Tracers
Carbocyanine dyes can be used in a wide variety of application for long-term tracing of cells, including cell transplantation, migration, adhesion and fusion studies. - June 28, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Emergency Blood Drive to be Held at South Nassau Communities Hospital
To address the ongoing critical blood shortage on Long Island, an emergency blood drive will be held Thursday, July 9, 2009, 7:00am-9:00pm at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside. To Schedule an appointment to donate blood, call South Nassau’s Human Resources Department at (516)... - June 28, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Linda S. Efferen Appointed SVP/Chief Medical Officer at South Nassau Communities Hospital
South Nassau Communities Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Linda S. Efferen has been appointed senior vice president and chief medical officer effective June 1, 2009. Notes hospital president/CEO Joseph Quagliata, “We are honored to have a physician with such outstanding credentials as... - June 28, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Study Shows Kyphoplasty is Effective Treatment for Vertebral Fractures
A large, randomized long-term study of spinal augmentation showed that balloon kyphoplasty is an effective and safe procedure for patients with acute vertebral compression fractures. The study, Fracture Reduction Evaluation trial (FREE), was conducted at 21 sites in 8 countries and randomly... - June 28, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Free Massage Workshop for People with Cancer and Their Families Offered at the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Gentle Touch: Easy Massage Techniques for Beginners with Paul Hurbace, LMT will take place on Friday, July 17, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. - June 28, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
FreshLoc Technologies Announces Automatic Wireless Temperature Monitoring for Retail Pharmacy Market. Compliance is Coming... Are You Prepared?
FreshLoc, a pioneer in Automatic Temperature Monitoring with over 3 million temperature points taken daily worldwide in hospitals, schools, foodservice, introduces a custom designed kit for Retail Pharmacies. - June 27, 2009 - FreshLoc Technologies, Inc.
"Freedom – Use It or Lose It" is the Topic of the July 1 Episode of Why Shamanism Now? Radio Show
In honor of Independence Day, teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about the concept of freedom on her show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity." - June 27, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Drug Safety Expert Dr Karl Gallegos Partners with American HSC
American Health Systems Corporation announced that Dr Karl Gallegos, an authority on Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance, is a partner with American HSC. - June 27, 2009 - American Health Systems Corporation
Best® Medical International Launches Initiative to Ease Isotope Shortage
Best® Medical International is purchasing four cyclotrons from Best® Cyclotron Systems, Inc as an alternative to Technetium 99m. - June 27, 2009 - Best Medical International
Introducing the HSI Blended Learning Solution: Cost-Effective. Convenient. Consistent. Easy to Use
Blended Learning combines the convenience of online learning with a shortened hands-on skills session. - June 27, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Interactive Intelligence and Ronco Communications & Electronics Sign Reseller Agreement
Agreement enables Ronco to sell, deploy and support Interactive Intelligence unified IP business communications solutions. - June 27, 2009 - Ronco Communications & Electronics, Inc.
VABION LLC Launches First Online Community for Chemotherapy Recovery
Web 2.0 Solution HealthAfterChemo.com supports survivors and professionals. - June 27, 2009 - VABION, LLC
Intertek to Support Development of New 'Green City' - Tianjin Eco-City, China
Memorandum of Co-Operation with Sino-Singapore venture to advance green building in China. - June 27, 2009 - Intertek
Thrifty Wellness Store Goes Live
Thrifty Wellness Store, an online retail, has started its online operations recently. It offers cheap, easy yet effective health, wellness and exercise equipment, nutritional supplements and weightloss products through its website. - June 27, 2009 - Thrifty Wellness Store
Dr. Patrick Bitter, Sr. M.D. Joins Vascular Health Specialists
After several months of in-depth collaboration, Dr. Patrick Bitter Sr., a dermatologist and rosacea treatment expert, has joined Vascular Health Specialists LLC. - June 26, 2009 - Vascular Health Specialists LLC
The S.L.E. Lupus Foundation’s "Team Life Without Lupus" is Proud to Announce JackRabbit Sports as Their Official Professional Training Partner for ING NYC 2009 Marathon
Today, the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation - the first lupus organization ever selected as a Charity Partner by the ING New York City Marathon - announced JackRabbit Sports will serve as the Official Professional Training Partner for "Team Life Without Lupus" in the upcoming ING New York City Marathon. - June 26, 2009 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Las Vegas Welcomes Infrared Body Wrap Technology
Let's Wrap is pleased to announce that the newest and highly effective technology known as Infrared Body Wrap is now being offered at 1621 E. Flamingo, Suite 17B, inside the Episage facility. The telephone # is 702-513-8411. Many people are unfamiliar with Infrared Body Wrap. Interested clients... - June 26, 2009 - Let's Wrap InfraRed Body Wrap
Lakewood BlueClaws (NJ) Host First Nut-Free Game
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network will host an inaugural fundraising event at the Lakewood BlueClaws’ Game on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. In an effort to help protect allergic fans and in honor of all individuals with food allergies, the BlueClaws will have an ingredient list available of every food item sold. That evening, all items sold at the concession stands will be nut free. - June 26, 2009 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
Hearing Planet Has Launched Its New Website Offering Discount on Hearing Devices
Hearing Planet is happy to launch its new website. Hearing Planet is the leading online resource and provider of digital hearing aids. - June 26, 2009 - hearingplanet
GenScript Raises $15M for Drug Discovery and Development Services Expansion —Kleiner Perkins Invests in Biology CRO Business
GenScript Inc. received $15M investment led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) to expand its biology and bio-reagent services in drug discovery and development. - June 26, 2009 - GenScript USA Inc.
Experienced and Highly Skilled Colombian Surgeons Drive Up the Medical Tourism Industry for Cosmetic Surgery in Colombia, Says Cosmetic Harmony
Over the years Colombia has become one of the best medical tourism destinations for all types of cosmetic surgery procedures. Due to the huge numbers of surgeries performed in Colombia, the Colombian doctors and nurses are highly trained, fully practiced and experienced to ensure that their medical skills and knowledge meet the international standards. - June 26, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
Pepperdine Professor and Cancer Survivor Will Present "Success Over Stress" for People with Cancer and Their Families
"Success over Stress" is a free workshop for people with cancer and their families, sponsored by Community Memorial Hospital and The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. It will take place Thursday, July 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Center at CMH, 184 N. Brent St., Ventura, CA 93003. - June 26, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Sports & Orthopedic Center Opens Its Doors in Boca Raton
Active South Floridians now have access to the same orthopedic care provided to professional athletes. - June 26, 2009 - Sports and Orthopedic Center
Convenient Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Convenient Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Elkridge, Maryland has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services and... - June 26, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Prevelle Raleigh NC, a New Lip Plumper and Wrinkle Filler Less Than $300.00 - Special Price of Just $245.00
Blue Water Spa in Raleigh, NC has a new lip plumper and wrinkle filler less than $300.00. Prevelle is being offered at the special price of just $245.00 - June 26, 2009 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
PMI Announces Dates for October 2009 Short Course
Course to be held in Ithaca, NY during the week of October 19th, 2009. - June 26, 2009 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Catherine VanWetter to Interview Ping Li About Her New Book "Awakening: Fulfilling Your Soul's Purpose on Earth" on Inspirations of the Heart Radio
Ping Li will share how this knowing can lead to peace, confidence and inner knowing that all is truly well. "Yes, all is well in my life and I am confident that my life will work out for my highest good." - June 26, 2009 - To The Heart Of The Matter
MUMC Fellowship Trains Physicians in Advanced Information Technology
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is the first hospital in the nation to offer a leadership and management focused fellowship in health information technology. The new two-year applied informatics fellowship will give physicians specialized training in the use of electronic patient records,... - June 26, 2009 - Memorial Health
Cardiovascular Imaging Helps Prevent Life-Threatening Heart Problems
In response to the rising rate of heart disease on Long Island, South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Primary Medical Center in Bellmore is now offering comprehensive non-invasive early detection and treatment of potentially life-threatening heart problems. The services are coordinated by... - June 26, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Hope Hospice Learning Series on Preserving Memories
As Hope Hospice’s recognition of its twenty-fifth anniversary year continues, the organization announces two free classes on family histories. Preserving Family Memories, which will be presented in two parts, offers people creative and practical ways of documenting your family’s rich... - June 26, 2009 - Hope Hospice
Well-Known Chicago Medical Spa Offers Latest Anti-Aging Procedure with Proven Results
New to the anti-aging industry and medical clinics in the U.S., is Dysport ®, an injectable that improves and smooth away fine lines and wrinkles. Dysport ® will be added to the NuU menu of services late-August 2009. Dysport ® also known as Reloxin, has been widely used in Europe for... - June 25, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
GCMS Testing from Innovatech Labs Aids in Detecting Residual Solvents and Organics for Manufacturing Engineers
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry identifies trace elements of substances in a given sample - June 25, 2009 - Innovatech Labs
HSI Announces Medical Director and Chair, Medical Advisory Board: Dr. William Hammill
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) family of brands, comprised of American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), MEDIC FIRST AID International, and 24-7 EMS, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. William Hammill as Medical Director and Chair, HSI Medical Advisory Board. - June 25, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Unicoi Systems Forms Alliance for Strategic Growth in Korea
Unicoi Systems forms a strategic alliance with FutureGen to fulfill demand in multiple vertical markets in Korea. FutureGen will employ their existing sales and marketing channels in Korean electronics manufacturing to deliver Fusion Software and Reference Designs to prospects who are currently requesting the low-power, low-cost, high performance solutions from Unicoi Systems. - June 25, 2009 - Unicoi Systems, Inc.
Practice Purchased
Dr. J.D. Rigsby of Rigsby Chiropractic is proud to publicly announce the purchase of Dr. Robert Haberle's chiropractic practice in Jacksonville, TX. - June 25, 2009 - Rigsby Chiropractic, PLLC
Dentists Are Throwing Away the Cling Film and Switching to SteriTouch Keyboard Covers
Recognising the risk of cross contamination, Dentists have often used rolls of cling film to cover their keyboards...both awkward and time consuming. The cling film is now being swapped for permanent covers which not only allow the keyboard to be cleaned and decontaminated in-situ, but also prevent bacterial and fungal growth in between cleaning cycles. - June 25, 2009 - SteriTouch Ltd
Nanomi Joins Consortium to Address Chronic Kidney Disease
Nanomi, a leading provider of microsphere-based drug delivery technologies to the pharmaceutical industry, announced today that it joined a consortium for the development of a therapy to prevent chronic kidney disease. In an aging population, the worldwide incidence of chronic kidney disease,... - June 25, 2009 - Nanomi
The Blessed Seed Company Are Now Expanding Their Products to Germany and Europe
The Blessed Seed are now including a sharper brand of black seed oil, a soap and a wonderful rose cream in their products. With the popularity in the UK they are now looking to sell in Europe as well. - June 25, 2009 - The Blessed Seed
Natural Massage Oils Offer Announced by Castle Baths Spa Products Store
Natural massage oils at Castle Baths are now available with a special offer under which each massage oil purchase will be accompanied with another complimentary massage oil. - June 25, 2009 - Castle Baths Bath- Body- Spa