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Art Project at Rutgers University in Newark Provides Unlikely Partners with a New Understanding of Self-Inflicted Violence

University, Federal Government, and Nonprofit Collaborate in Cutting Edge Cross-Learning Project adds new and deeper depth to understanding of self-injury and trauma. - February 11, 2009 - Witness Justice

Paper Reveals Potential New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women and has the highest mortality rate for gynecologic cancers because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. New effective therapies for the treatment of advanced stage ovarian cancer are urgently needed. A paper published February 9,... - February 11, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research

Greenway Medical Technologies and Navicure Form Partnership to Streamline Claims Management Process

Practice Management Firms Partner After Both Receiving 2008 “Best in KLAS” Awards. - February 11, 2009 - Navicure

NuU Medspa Participate in Prettycity.com Love You Campaign to Raise Awareness for the Heart Truth, National Awareness Campaign for Heart Disease

What: NuU Medspa provide exclusive $59 beauty treatments to the public through the month of February with profits donated to The Heart Truth to help raise awareness for heart disease through Prettycity.com’s Love You campaign. February is National Heart Month so spread the love and get... - February 10, 2009 - NuU Unlimited

Allmax Nutrition to Attend the 21st Arnold Sports Festival

Team Allmax Nutrition will be attending the Arnold Sports Festival Expo. Stop by the booth to test the new pre-workout supplement MusclePrime and whey protein isolate Isoflex. - February 10, 2009 - Allmax Nutrition

Xfuel Powers Its Founder Into Guitar Hero and Xbox 360 History

Alex Gere, aka Frozenghost001, the 14 year old entrepreneur with the help of Xfuel has officially become the 1st person in the history of the game to unlock 10 GH Tunes slots for Guitar Hero World Tour. - February 10, 2009 - Xfuel

Linkman® Reports 40% of Sales Made to Women Who Quit Smoking with Partners

Linkman® announced results of their January 2009 sales data: 40% of sales were made to women who purchased two Linkman units with the intention of quitting smoking with their spouse, partner or friend. - February 10, 2009 - Linkman, Inc.

Polished Appeal - Plastic Surgery Radio Show - WGUN 1010AM Atlanta

Dr. Jeff Zwiren is the host a new radio show, ‘Polished Appeal', on WGUN 1010AM in Atlanta. This is a first for our area. The radio show will focus on the truth about cosmetic surgery and the beauty industry in general. There will be an open discussion about the impact of plastic surgery ways to feel good, live better look great and be more confident. - February 09, 2009 - Prima Center for Plastic Surgery

This is the Age of the Brain - Funkyfogey.com Website Launches Brain Gym for the Over 45s

Funkyfogey.com the lifestyle web portal aimed at the 45 plus age group has launched a Brain Gym, with the aim of helping their members maintain a longer, happier, and healthier life. Current research indicates that the brain can be extensively remodelled throughout the course of one’s life, without drugs, and without surgery – with regions of the brain that can be taught to do different tasks. - February 09, 2009 - Funkyfogey Ltd

LifeGuard Medical Solutions to Offer Program Management Services for Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s)

National Company to Offer Complete AED Program Management Services for Communities and Organizations throughout the entire United States. - February 09, 2009 - Lifeguard Medical Solutions

Michigan Physician Launches Natural Product as an Alternative to Controversial Children's Over-the-Counter Cold and Cough Medication

A local family physician and his wife are marketing a natural product comprised of Buckwheat Honey that is touted as an alternative to controversial children’s over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medication. The product, Honey, Don’t Cough (www.honeydontcough.com), is thought to be... - February 08, 2009 - Honey, Don't Cough

Worldhealth.net Broadcasts Urgent Call to Doctors for Training to Meet the Demand for Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)

With the demand for BHRT now far exceeding the supply of trained doctors, A4M is issuing a call to action to the nation’s doctors to commence board certification studies at the 17th World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine this spring in Orlando, Florida. - February 08, 2009 - A4M

AmeriGlide Introduces New Incline Platform Lift

AmeriGlide has recently announced the introduction of the AmeriGlide Incline Platform Lift, which is a new lifting aid that combines the flexibility of a stair lift, with the usability of a wheelchair lift. This device is designed to allow those who use wheelchairs or mobility scooters to use interior staircases, where a traditional vertical platform lift might not work. - February 08, 2009 - AmeriGlide Stair Lifts

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Boosts Research Funding by $8 Million

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) increased its medical research funding commitments by $8.35 million in 2008. The grants consist of an additional $6 million to the PBTF Institute at Duke University; $1 million to the PBTF Institute at the University of California San Francisco and $1... - February 08, 2009 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

IMA President Paul Derstine Announces Retirement

Paul Derstine, president and chief executive officer of IMA World Health for 17 years, has announced his decision to retire late in 2009. During his tenure, IMA has grown from a small non-profit distributor of donated medical products to an internationally recognized leader in the global health... - February 08, 2009 - IMA World Health

Addictions Top Professionals Speak at Las Vegas Conference

Foundations Recovery Network (www.FoundationsRecoveryNetwork.com), a dual diagnosis treatment network, has brought together the top professionals in the addiction field to speak at their next conference “Process Addictions: Approaches for Professionals.” - February 08, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network

ON Mixes Up Sports Nutrition with New Chocolate Coconut Gold Standard 100% Whey™

The industry’s best selling protein powder with 5.5 grams of muscle-building branched chain amino acids per serving is now available in a delicious new chocolate coconut flavor. - February 08, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition

The Roby Institute Offers Research Data Suggesting Hormone Imbalance Like Steve Jobs' Can be Successfully Treated in Less Than 6 Months

The Roby Institute is a clinical and research entity headquartered in Austin, Texas. Other research centers and researchers are in San Antonio, Texas, Boston, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Mumbai, India. The research deals with hormone imbalance disorders which include hormone allergy, weight disorders, fatigue, pain, shortness of breath and sexual dysfunction. It is the view of these researchers that many serious disorders may have a simple hormone imbalance at their root. - February 07, 2009 - The Roby Institute

Complimentary Relationship Check-Up at Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC - Manhattan, NY

For the month of February, Metropolitan MFT, PLLC, is offering a complimentary session at Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy with one of their Marriage and Family Therapists. In this "check-up" clients can identify areas in their relationship that need some TLC and get a brief consultation with a relationship specialist. - February 07, 2009 - Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy

A4M Announces Special Hormone Replacement Workshop at the 17th World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine

“Putting It All Together: The Nuts and Bolts of Hormone Restoration in Men and Women” will be held in Orlando, Florida on April 23, 2009 in conjunction with the upcoming World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine. - February 07, 2009 - A4M

Clinical Trials in Russia. Year 2008.

On February 04, 2009 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO, presented the English version of SynRG Orange Paper Year 2008, a regular analytical report on the clinical trial market in Russia. The report contains hundreds of figures as well as dozens of tables and pictures covering... - February 07, 2009 - Synergy Research Group

Baxa Corporation Ranks Seventh in ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top 50 Family-Owned Companies

Englewood-based Baxa Corporation ranks in the top ten among family-owned businesses in the 8th annual ColoradoBiz magazine listing. Baxa is owned and managed by the sons of founder Brian Baldwin. This is the company’s fifth year on the annual ColoradoBiz magazine list. - February 07, 2009 - Baxa Corporation

New "Self-Service Oxygen Bars" Offer an Alternative to Pricey Gourmet Coffee Drinks

Move over coffee bars. There’s a better alternative than caffeine to that afternoon lag. Oxygen is a proven pick-me-up and mixed with aromatherapy it offers enhanced benefits. One company has introduced a new self serve oxygen bar called the Rejuvenation o2 Station™ and users report a... - February 06, 2009 - o2 Planet, LLC

United Foam, a UFP Technologies brand, to Exhibit Custom Medical Solutions at MD&M West

On display will be United Foam's custom clean room packaging solutions, foam to fabric compression molded medical device components, reticulated foam medical applications and protective cases with custom foam inserts used to protect and showcase medical devices. - February 06, 2009 - UFP Technologies, Inc.

The Nurturer’s Coach(TM) Hueina Su to Speak at Powerful You! Women’s Network Business Luncheon

The Nurturer’s Coach(TM) Hueina Su of Denville, NJ-based Beyond Horizon Coaching will be the guest speaker at Powerful You! Women’s Network business luncheon on Wednesday, February 18 at 12 pm. Su’s presentation title is “Nurture to Thrive: Keys to Nurture Yourself While Growing Your Business.” - February 06, 2009 - Beyond Horizon Coaching

Kathy Wilson Joins Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC

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 Kathy Wilson has joined the firm as a licensed massage and body therapist. Wilson was a licensed... - February 06, 2009 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC

Unbound™ Platform Powers Online and Mobile Editions of Taber's 21 from F.A. Davis - Single Digital Repository Distributes Medical Dictionary via Multiple Channels

Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care, in partnership with F.A. Davis Company, a leading health care publisher, today announced the release of the new Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary for Mobile and Web. Powered by the award-winning Unbound™ Platform, Taber's content is delivered from a single XML repository to students, educators, and practitioners in nursing, allied health, and medicine via the web and mobile devices. - February 05, 2009 - Unbound Medicine

Mednovus Releases MRI Safety Update Newsletter

Mednovus, Inc., vendor of MRI pre-screening ferromagnetic detection instruments, has just released their MRI Safety Update Newsletter, an electronic publication focusing on the latest tools, standards and practices relative to safe and effective MRI imaging. - February 05, 2009 - Mednovus, Inc.

Sykehuset Innlandet Latest mdesk™ User

Sykehuset Innlandet, located north of Norwegian capital Oslo, has chosen mdesk™ as their orthopedic preoperative planning and templating system to the hospitals in Lillehammer, Elverum-Hamar, and Gjøvik. After an extensive evaluation it became clear that mdesk™ was the system that met and exceeded their demands on a cost-effective and easy-to-use templating solution. - February 05, 2009 - RSA Biomedical

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Implements New Lab Disinfection System

Genetic researchers have a greener way to keep their labs free from organic contamination. A new technology uses Ultraviolet light to replace manual cleaning. The UV sterilization technology is safe, effective and greener for the environment. - February 05, 2009 - VIGILAIR Systems Inc.

FruitFast® Celebrates National Cherry Month - Offers Special Pricing on Cherry Products

In honor of National Cherry Month, FruitFast is highlighting its leading Montmorency tart cherry products with special pricing for the month of February. - February 05, 2009 - Fruit Fast

Diabetes Breakthrough May Lead to New Treatment for Children and Adults

A team of researchers from CureDM, Inc, in collaboration with the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) reported a ground breaking discovery with the potential to reverse type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In a paper published in Endocrine Practice, the leading peer-reviewed journal for... - February 05, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research

Mobile Medical MD to Participate in International Telehealth Event

Mobile Medical MD has been invited to present at the America-Israel Telehealth Business Exchange Program on February 24th and 25th in Atlanta, GA. - February 05, 2009 - Mobile Medical MD, Inc.

PMRESTA is Pleased to Announce CPAP Training and Certification

Pennsylvania Department of Health EMS Information Bulletin - #060 reads in part, ". . . .The Statewide BLS Protocols are written to allow EMS practitioners who have the appropriate training to administer CPAP in accordance with BLS Protocols or medical command orders." - February 05, 2009 - Pocono Mountains Regional Emergency Services Training Academy

Biography, Video, and Other Info About Dr. Ben Johnson Available on New Website

For those who've learned about Dr. Ben through his book or appearances, MeetDrBen.com is a new resource for information about the alternative medicine doctor. - February 05, 2009 - Dr Ben Johnson Services, LLC

Extreme Endurance Kettlebell Competition to be Held in Fullerton, California

MBody Strength, a fitness company based in Orange County, California, is hosting an extreme endurance kettlebell competition involving a 2-mile hike, 100 kettlebell snatches, a 53 pound kettlebell, an 18 pound kettlebell, and the all-new MBody KettleBack™, the first and only kettlebell... - February 05, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC

Early to Rise Launches Newsletter Containing “Off Wall Street” Profit Opportunities

In an unstable economy where investors are looking to recoup lost retirement income, one publication is finding opportunities that are under the radar … and off Wall Street. Liberty Street League, a newsletter created by powerhouse publisher, Early to Rise, launched this week to rave... - February 05, 2009 - Early to Rise

Salon Supplies + Interiors Relocating to Folcroft, Pennsylvania

Salon Supplies + Interiors, the innovative manufacturer of custom beauty salon furniture and beauty supply company founded in 1981, is relocating to a larger facility in Folcroft, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The larger space, located in the Delcroft Shopping Center, will allow Salon Supplies +... - February 05, 2009 - Salon Supplies + Interiors

Families Urged to Protect Seniors from Severe Winter Weather

Leading in-home senior care provider warns of deadly winter dangers for seniors. - February 05, 2009 - Senior Helpers

Hero Nutritionals, "the Makers of Yummi Bears, the Original Children’s Gummy Vitamin and Slice of Life Gummy Vitamins for Adults," Launches New Website

Hero Nutritionals’ new interactive website combines the latest health news, nutrition, vitamins and supplements with an interactive, Help Me Choose software that helps customize the perfect vitamin supplement program for consumers of any age. - February 05, 2009 - Hero Nutritionals, LLC

Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Assists in Search for Marcia Hulihan

Part of a multi-team effort, the Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue team assisted in the search for 50-year-old Marcia Hulihan, of Sebastian, Florida. - February 04, 2009 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue

Medimix International CEO, Henry Gazay, to Present Session "Brave New Worlds: Emergence of Innovation in the E7 Countries" at PBIRG's AGM - May 17-20, 2009

Henry Gazay, CEO of Medimix International, will present at a University Session May 18th at the Pharmaceutical Business Intelligence and Research Group’s AGM in Phoenix, Arizona. The presentation will focus on the specific challenges and opportunities presented by marketing to the extremely diverse cultures of the E7 “pharmerging markets,” with particular emphasis on what are known as the BRIC countries (Brazil, China, India, and China). - February 04, 2009 - Medimix International

Integrity Way Contracts with Transformations Treatment Center

Halfway houses are a vital support system in the lives of addicts and alcoholics. Reputable halfway houses are now branching out to offer additional services that were not offered in the past. - February 04, 2009 - Integrity Way

17 Chicago Bartenders Virtually Undress to Raise Money for Charity - "Inspired by President Obama's Call to Service," Says One of the Bartenders

Chicagoans create a unique, one-of-a-kind online competition to raise money for charity: www.chicagotakesoff.org/bar-lesque.html. - February 03, 2009 - Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN)

GeneFluidics Inc. Proteus Robotic System Receives ALA New Product Award

GeneFluidics, Inc. is pleased to announce that their Proteus Robotic System has received the New Product Award from the Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) at LabAutomation2009. The ALA is an international organization devoted to the study, development, and use of laboratory automation. - February 03, 2009 - GeneFluidics Inc.

Skin Care for Athletes Becomes a Certified B Corporation

Skin Care for Athletes joins over 160 leading companies that are changing what it means to be a successful business. - February 03, 2009 - Morning Indigo, LLC

Boston Paternity Makes Immigration DNA Test Easy with E-commerce Website

Immigration DNA specialists, Boston Paternity, have made the immigration process easier for families by launching a new website that has online registration and appointment scheduling capabilities. The family immigration process that is long and frustrating for I-130 petitioners is getting relief in the form of a private DNA testing company. Many families are uncertain about the future of U.S. family immigration with the induction of the new U.S. President. - February 03, 2009 - Boston Paternity

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