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Registered Nurse Launches DirectBuyMedical.com
Registered Nurse, Joshua E. Hatfield, launches DirectBuyMedical.com, a web-based division of Baby Boomer Medical, Inc. The easy to use and navigate website offers its users a full line of home medical equipment and supplies, from brand name, industry leading manufacturers. The clinician supported... - October 23, 2008 - Baby Boomer Medical, Inc.
Amigo Manager Brings 19 Years of Experience to Mobility Store
For nearly two of the four decades Amigo has been in business, Scott Chappell has been part of the company, helping give people their independence back. In 1989, Chappell started his career at Amigo Mobility International, Inc. in telemarketing sales. In October 2008 he opened a new Amigo Mobility Center in Wixom, Mich. “It’s always been about improving someone else’s life, there is a lot of gratification in that," Chappell says. "It is why I have stayed in this industry for so long.” - October 22, 2008 - Amigo Mobility International, Inc.
Validare and PlanCare America/NPPN Announce Partnership
Validare and PlanCare America/NPPN today announce a relationship to bring increased health care cost savings and patient safety to South Carolina and the southeast. - October 22, 2008 - Validare
Beauty Business Flourishes in the Age of Online Dating
Increased online dating in Los Angeles leads to an increase in singles spending money to get beautified before dating. Makeup Mandy in West Hollywood was once only a place for A-listers to get red carpet ready, but the latest trend at this unique boutique has become the place to get "red hot date ready" - October 22, 2008 - Makeup Mandy(TM) LLC
Autism Support Network Launches, Offers Free Online Support Community
Thousands around the world already connecting, sharing guidance and help at www.AutismSupportNetwork.com. - October 22, 2008 - Autism Support Network
Small Connector to Draw Big Interest at Neurotech Leaders Forum
One of the biggest attractions at the upcoming 8th Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum may be the smallest and simplest: an electrical connector designed around a tiny, coiled spring. - October 22, 2008 - Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
ON’s New Vassive-C5™ is the Advanced Creatine System for Post-Workout Reconstruction
Four novel creatine compounds, including patent-pending buffered Cre-Energy™ make new Vassive-C5™ the most advanced creatine system on the market today. It’s another serious supplement for promoting Vassiveness. - October 22, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
New Biofeedback Therapy Takes Healing to a Higher Level
Holistic life coaching in San Diego uses “Quantum Biofeedback Therapy” to heal. - October 22, 2008 - Holistic Life Coaching
New Animations Bring Connectors, Seals to Life at Medical Design Show
Three new animation sequences produced by Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. will make their debut on the “big screen” at the Medical Design & Manufacturing Show, running October 22nd-23rd, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. - October 22, 2008 - Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
Robert D. Edelheit is Pleased to Announce 3 Year Rate Guarantees for United Group Programs, Inc./OptiMed
OptiMed's Three Year Rate Guarantee OptiMed Is Now Offering a 3 Year Rate Guarantee in Select States. OptiMed Health Plans will offer four distinct fully insured OptiMed medical plans, and guarantee competitive rates for 3 full years. No gimmicks, no smoke and mirrors, just four great programs... - October 22, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Sahajanand Medical Technologies’ Sirolimus Eluting Stent Shows Excellent Outcomes
Sirolimus Eluting Stent for leading Drug Eluting Stents developer & manufacturer Sahajanand Medical Technologies displayed positive results in MAXIMUS trial that included 100 patients from the Max Heart Institute in India. - October 20, 2008 - Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
NuU Medspa Announces the Winner of NuU Face for NuU Campaign, September 2008
Every month, NuU Medspa will award a loyal NuU client with $5,000 worth of free services of the client’s choice. As non-invasive and cosmetic surgeries have become increasingly relevant to the media and public, NuU is honored to give back to their special clients. - October 19, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Ecumen Expands in Apple Valley, Minnesota with Groundbreaking of New Senior Living Development Dedicated to Alzheimer’s Care Services
Senior Housing Development at The Centennial House is one of Several New Projects for Ecumen - October 19, 2008 - Ecumen
Honors Banquet and Auction for People Living with Disabilities
The First Annual Honors Banquet and Silent Auction will benefit the ongoing work of The Invisible Disabilities Advocate® (IDA). IDA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which provides encouragement, support, and assistance to people who are touched by chronic illness, pain and injury. Please help support IDA by attending this evening of inspiration and hope. - October 19, 2008 - The Invisible Disabilities Advocate
PlasticSurgery.com Unveils a New Look and Upgraded Features
A leading online resource for elective procedures, PlasticSurgery.com is proud to unveil an enhanced look, improved navigation, and user-friendly options. - October 19, 2008 - PlasticSurgery.com
J.Lynne Cosmetics Adds Smoulder Collection to Ultra Intensity Mineral Eyeliner Line
Beautifully frame eyes with sultry, rich tones infused with eco-friendly ingredients. - October 19, 2008 - J.Lynne Cosmetics
Novovision Announces Innovative, Cost-Effective Software Customization Program
Leading AP Management Platform Tailored to a Site’s Needs. - October 19, 2008 - Novovision, Inc.
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyteTM MMP ELISA Kits
MMPs are key players in normal and pathological processes, including embryogenesis, wound healing, inflammation, arthritis, and cancer. - October 18, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Novus Detox Presents Medical Detox Methodology at Psychiatry & Psychology Conference
International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology Conference Addresses a Common Patient Outcome – Addiction. - October 18, 2008 - Novus Medical Detox Center
The Weight Loss Coaches Welcome Guest Jennette Fulda, Author of Half Assed on October 30th
The Weight Loss Coaches, a live radio weight loss support group are pleased to announce that author of Half Assed, Jennette Fulda, will join them Live on air Thursday, October 30th at 7:30p (Pacific) to discuss her weight loss journey, staying out of the way of holiday candy and other... - October 18, 2008 - The Weight Loss Coaches
Arresting the Killers in the Community
Neero & Ana Partners with New York’s #1 Radio Station-98.7 KISS FM, Raising Funds for Health & Life. - October 18, 2008 - Neero & Ana, Inc.
EPAM Systems Continues European Expansion with New Nordic Operation
Continuing its global growth, EPAM is strengthening its commitment to local markets in Europe by opening its first operation in Sweden and appointing Stephen Bannister as Vice President Delivery, Nordics. - October 18, 2008 - EPAM Systems
Ultra-White.com Offers Consumers a Helpful Resource for Dental Advice and Assistance
Ultra-White.com provides cosumers with a “one stop shop” website where they can learn more about teeth whitening techniques as well as other dental procedures to help keep their mouths healthy. - October 18, 2008 - Ultra-White Products
Wall Street Special- Stress Less Lowers Cost of On-Line Stress and Anxiety Program 80% Until Market Climbs Back Above 9,500 Points
Stress Less, Inc., an on-line marketer of stress and anxiety programs and products (www.stressless.com) just announced an 80% reduction in the cost of their proprietary, on-line stress and anxiety program which teaches relaxation and stress reducing skills using cognitive behavior techniques. The... - October 17, 2008 - Stress Less, Inc.
Retailers, Residential Cleaners, Commercial Cleaners and the Press All Have Positive Comments About Bio-Enviro All Natural Cleaner
Cleaning Services / Janitorial Supply Applaud Bio-Enviro. The cleaning industry comments about Bio-Enviro All Natural Cleaner. - October 17, 2008 - Home Enviro Health Specialists
Intelliboost, a New Kind of Supplement to Empower Your Mind
Discover a new way to improve the clarity of your mind, and success may follow. - October 17, 2008 - Invest in My Plan
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center Celebrates Four Years of Medical Spa Treatments in Orlando, FL
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is celebrating four years of offering outstanding medical spa and laser hair removal services to the Orlando & Winter Park community by hosting a “Beauty Birthday Soiree” on October 28, 2008 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at their office. - October 17, 2008 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Post-Surgery Nausea Relief Right Under Our Noses Doctor Puts Patients to Sleep with Special Scents
The wellness revolution is rich in products and techniques to live well and live long. This author, James Geiger MD is a medical expert on all things wellness, especially aromatherapy with therapeutic grade essential oils. The essential oil of ginger is a safe, easy and effective remedy for the problem of post-operative nausea.The doctor uses aromatherapy in the operating room and anesthesia recovery room, for example to prevent nausea after surgery. - October 16, 2008 - oilMD
New Design for Relaxation Meditation Tool Revealed at Estes Park Yoga Journal Conference
Zen Sticks relaxation meditation tools return to the Yoga Journal Conference with new designs in exotic Taiwanese rainbow wood and rosewood. - October 16, 2008 - Sleeping Tiger LLC
The 2008 BioWest Conference and Expo Announces National Speaker Lineup, New Job Fair and Popular Venture Showcase Competition
General registration is now open for the Rocky Mountain Region’s Premier Bioscience Conference and Expo, BioWest 2008. More than 700 participants are expected at this year’s event, November 13-14, at the Grand Hyatt in Denver. Noted author of The Art of the Start & business innovation expert Guy Kawasaki leads a prominent lineup of national presenters for BioWest 2008. - October 16, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Whole Sea Salt® Seeks to Popularize Healthy Salt
The recently launched Whole Sea Salt® brand announced its marketing theme: Salt can be healthy. "There are nutritional hierarchies for the different types of flour, sugar, and oil," says company founder Sholom Yaffa, "and the same holds true for salt." However, Yaffa... - October 16, 2008 - whole sea salt
Speaking of Women’s Health Honors Lori Lee
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and CEO of Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC (www.aestheticmedicalpro.com), has announced that Lori Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, was recognized as the... - October 16, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Novo Innovations Joins UPMC to Address What Works in Healthcare Exchange at Northeast Healthcare Conference
Novo Innovations, the leader in agent/grid technology solutions for healthcare exchange, today announced that Bill Sims, Novo Innovations Vice President of Marketing along with Lisa Khorey, CIO of UPMC (Southside/Braddock) will present at the 2008 Northeast US Healthcare Trade Faire &... - October 16, 2008 - Novo Innovations
NSGCD Honors Volunteers at National Conference Over 120 Chronic Disorganization Professionals Gathered in September
The National Study Group On Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) honored members for their service to the organizing industry at its Fall Conference, “Gateway to New Frontiers,” in St. Louis, Missouri in September. Over 120 professional organizers and related professionals from around the... - October 16, 2008 - National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization
AnaSpec’s FRET Feature Article Available at Photonics.com
AnaSpec published a technical article entitled, “Sensitive FRET Assays Aid Drug Discovery” in the August edition of Biophotonics International. - October 16, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Portland Chiropractor, Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow, Naturally Treats ADD/ADHD with Brain Gym, CranioSacral Therapy and Spinal Alignment
Dr. Desbrow gives hope to struggling students and their families with an all-natural approach focused on balance of the spine, cranium and neural connections. Children enjoy her lively approach, parents appreciate her compassion, and she's just following her dream of providing healthy options for optimum brain and body function. - October 16, 2008 - Growing Care Chiropractic, Craniosacral and Massage
BellBrook Labs Announces a Kinase/ATPase Assay That is "2" Sensitive
The Transcreener ADP2 FP Assay is a homogenous fluorescence polarization assay that enables the facile detection and screening of established drug targets including protein and lipid kinases as wells as emerging targets such as heat shock proteins and other ATPases. - October 15, 2008 - BellBrook Labs
Finalists Selected for The BioWest 2008 Venture Showcase Competition
New therapeutic small molecule drugs; devices made of unique materials; a highly-sensitive biosensor; advanced DNA immunotherapies; high-protein, low-cost fish food; and, new materials for use in perio-plastic surgical procedures comprise the six finalists in this year’s BioWest Venture Showcase competition. The finalists were selected from a group of 22and will be presenting at the BioWest Venture Showcase on November 13 at the Grand Hyatt-Denver, 1750 Welton. - October 15, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Magnus Health Portal Offers 60-Day Risk-Free Trial of Its Secure Online Personal Health Record
Magnus Health Portal today announced a 60-day risk-free trial. Keep your personal health information organized in one location available anytime, anywhere with no hardware or software to install. - October 15, 2008 - Magnus Health Portal
Baxa Corporation Features PadLock®Set Saver at the ANCC National Magnet Conference™
Baxa Corporation is promoting its new PadLock Set Saver at the ANCC National Magnet Conference, October 15-17, in Salt Lake City. An aseptic IV administration set storage solution, PadLock provides a secure seal for the end of the administration set, preventing contamination when the set is not... - October 15, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Metallizing is No Longer a Batch Process Thanks to Revolution 3D
D2 In-Line Solutions, LLC, introduces Revolution 3D, an in-line metallizer for decorating plastic parts. Revolution 3D replaces cumbersome batch metallizers with a proven technology that increases throughput and saves time, money and labor. Revolution 3D places vacuum metallization in-line between... - October 15, 2008 - D2 Inline Solutions LLC
HCCS and MedLearn Partner to Deliver New Course Library
New Coding, Billing and Reimbursement Library Contains 50+ Courses - October 15, 2008 - HCCS (Health Care Compliance Strategies, Inc.)
Baxa Corporation’s UK Subsidiary Launches ZR® Pre-Filled Saline Flush Syringes
Baxa introduces new line of sterile, pre-filled saline syringes for safe and efficient flushing of IV lines. The ZR syringes meet NHS standards and promote best practice for catheter care. - October 14, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Gains Popularity Over Conventional Counselling
London’s fastest-growing counselling and psychotherapy centre, Harley Therapy, reports that requests for cognitive therapy are increasing at a higher rate than those for traditional psychotherapy or counselling. - October 14, 2008 - Harley Therapy
www.skintricks.com - New Website on Skin Treatment Tricks and Tips on Knol Google Front Page
New website on skin treatment tricks and tips on Knol Google front page. The new website www.SkinTricks.com by a board certified Dermatologist provides non commercial info on how to treat skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, wrinkles, age spots, skin fungi and more. The information on the site... - October 13, 2008 - skintricks inc.
Spine Surgery Technologies Demonstrating Robust Worldwide Market Growth and Market Evolution
Among the most device-intensive healthcare markets, the spine surgery market is evolving as numerous new technologies take hold and manufacturers continue to develop new technologies and roll them out for a growing patient population. Globally, the market will grow to over $26 billion over the next ten years, demonstrating double digit growth in the process. A new report from MedMarket Diligence details the products, technologies, markets and companies worldwide. - October 12, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Florida-Based Executive Search Firm Recruits James Manu for Dornbracht Americas
Dornbracht enlists the help of executive search firm, Brooke Chase Associates, to identify and recruit for a new position - October 12, 2008 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Safest Weight Loss Surgery for Britons Travelling Abroad
Due to the financial pressures on the UK National Health Service, the vast majority of patients who are urgently in need of Obesity Surgery are forced to pay privately for their operations. - October 12, 2008 - Cosmetic Bliss
The Condom Zone Announces Article Writing Contest
Write a short article on safe sex, use of condoms, HIV, AIDS, STDs and get a chance to win $100. - October 12, 2008 - The Condom Zone
Over 100 Employees Called in Sick Due to Hangovers Reports Aral Distributing
In the recent survey of a major local employer, over 100 employees admitted to have taken at least one sick day in the last six months due to a hangover. Increasing productivity loss that could have been avoided. - October 11, 2008 - Aral Distributing