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This Halloween, Treat Your Family to Oral Health
The Children’s Dental Center of Greater Los Angeles Educates Southland Children About Oral Health & Safety. - October 28, 2008 - 1-800-DENTIST
Market Woes Got You Down? Makeup Bargains from Blush Cosmetics Help Women Weather the Financial Crisis in Style.
The last few months have brought with them a veritable tsunami of disheartening economic news. Plunging markets, declining property values, and dwindling savings accounts have put a damper on the up-tick in consumer spending that usually accompanies the early holiday shopping season. But despite... - October 28, 2008 - Blush Cosmetics
LT Masks New and Improved CPAP Masks from Resmed Available in Australia
New Swift LT and Activa LT CPAP masks from Resmed are now available from CPAP Australia, the country's biggest full service CPAP equipment supplier. - October 28, 2008 - CPAP Australia
Free Nordic Walking Clinics Coming to the Hagerty Insurance Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, November 18th
Nordic Walking is the fastest growing fitness activity in Europe. Over 6 million Europeans are walking with poles - in the city, in the country and up in the mountains. Walking with poles is ideal for all ages and all fitness levels. Walking with poles helps to burn more calories than regular walking and helping to improve balance and stability. - October 28, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Unicoi Systems’ Fusion Software Ported to Micrium µC/OS-II: Partnership Provides Embedded Developers with a New Alternative
The integration of Fusion Embedded Software and µC/OSII provides developers with a unique means of reducing development time with state-of-the-art networking protocols, including the Fusion TCP/IPv4/IPv6 dual stack, while complying with most mission critical OS requirements, for multiple chip sets. - October 27, 2008 - Unicoi Systems, Inc.
Oklahoma Cardiovascular Associates Selects PMMC to Monitor Managed Care Contractual Reimbursement
Preferred Medical Marketing Corporation is pleased to announce prominent Oklahoma Cardiovascular Associates has selected PMMC Physician PRO, an audit and claims recovery software, to monitor its managed care contracts. PMMC Physician PRO software has been engineered to allow physician groups the... - October 26, 2008 - PMMC
Garden Girl Announces Dermatologist-Grade, Two-Step Product Line for Acne and Oily Skin
Garden Girl, a natural skin care company in Needham, Massachusetts, offering effective products with hip packaging, has announced a two-step line of dermatologist-grade products to help problematic oily skin without the use of harsh chemicals. The new line of Garden Girl products includes At Long... - October 26, 2008 - Garden Girl
ABB® Flexes Muscle at The 2008 NPC Continental USA Championships
American Body Building has been an enthusiastic sponsor of both professional and amateur bodybuilding competitions since 1985, and genuinely appreciates all the very positive feedback heard at every show. - October 26, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Study Identifies Gene Linking Chronic Inflammation to Cancer
Many cancers are believed to be caused or accelerated by chronic inflammation, such as skin, lung, colon, and prostate cancers. Genes that connect inflammation and cancer are of great medical interest because they may offer tactics to prevent or treat these diseases. Today, a team of researchers at... - October 26, 2008 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
PivX Solutions to Launch New Secure P2P Marketplace for Small Business Capital Formation at 504investor.com
PivX Solutions Inc announced today that it has acquired 504investor.com to launch a secure peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace which will provide new technical capabilities and new business opportunities for small business capital formation. PivX's expertise and resources in small cap public company formation, e-commerce, and information security have the potential to bring secure Internet-based venture finance and P2P technology together to revolutionize small business capital formation worldwide. - October 25, 2008 - Adia Nutrition
Former Royal Marine to Help People Overcome Fears and Phobias
Former Royal Marine Andy Duncan from Birmingham has launched a new career helping people overcome their fears and phobias. Andy Duncan has used his experience of scary and dangerous situations in the Forces to set up his own company, The Fear Master. He will be tackling common phobias such as... - October 25, 2008 - The Fear Master
Arveda Alzheimer's Family Care, LLC is Taking Reservations for Its Two New Residences in Austin and Buda, Texas
Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, LLC, an Austin-based company that specializes in operating assisted-living residences, announces that its Buda and Austin Alzheimer's residences are near completion and are now accepting reservations for December move-in. - October 25, 2008 - Arveda Care, LLC
Two Powerful Ways to Boost Sex Drive: Female Bodybuilder Melissa Deal and Hypertest
Elite sports nutrition distributor Axis Labs has recently decided to further pump up the bodybuilding community by adding two new testosterone boosters: sexy female bodybuilder Melissa Deal and natural testosterone booster supplement Hypertest. - October 25, 2008 - Axis Labs
Leading Researcher in Autism and Alzheimer's Joins Brain State Technologies
Dr. Vijendra K. Singh recently joined Brain State Technologies as the Director of Research. Dr. Singh has over twenty years experience in neurobiology and immunology research. - October 25, 2008 - Brain State Technologies
Health Career Agents to Close Owner/Operator Program in December - Focus Will be on High Margin Areas with Existing Healthcare Recruiting and Staffing Network
At its recent National Conference in Orlando, Health Career Agents announced that, as of December 1, 2008, the healthcare recruiting and staffing company will no longer accept new Owner/Operators. Rather, the company will focus even more of its energy and resources on helping its current network of Owner/Operators to substantially grow their businesses. - October 24, 2008 - Health Career Agents
Team Informa Shares in NYC Cares
Team Informa, a partnership of the Informa offices in New York came together to support NY Cares Volunteer Day. The NY offices included Informa Healthcare, Taylor and Francis, AchieveGlobal, Informa Global Markets, Communispond, Forum, Informa USA Legal, and IIR. - October 24, 2008 - Informa Healthcare
Study Illustrates Health Benefits of Medically-Supervised Hormone Treatments
Although human growth hormone has grabbed headlines recently for its abuse by athletes, a new study shows that hormone treatments in appropriate doses can actually help improve physical and mental health and stave off disease. The study, published in Volume 2008 of the Journal of Multidisciplinary... - October 24, 2008 - Cenegenics
Vitamins On Demand - on the Road
Vitamins On Demand to exhibit at the Foster Grant Ironman® World Championship 70.3 - October 24, 2008 - Vitamins On Demand LLC
Concierge MedTravel Bridges the Gap for Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Concierge MedTravel, website www.cmedtravel.com, a company bridging the gap for patients diagnosed with prostate cancer with highly advanced medical treatment called Ablatherm® HIFU currently not available in the United States, achieved an important milestone since the inception of Concierge... - October 24, 2008 - Concierge MedTravel
'Dating from the Inside Out' in the Award Winner of the National Best Books 2008 in the Category of Self-Help: Relationships, Sponsored by USA Books
‘Dating From the Inside Out’ by Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman was the Award Winner for the category of Self-Help/Relationships in the 5th Annual National “Best Books” Awards. USABookNews.com, the premiere online magazine and review website for mainstream and independent... - October 24, 2008 - My Dating School
ISON Group Positions Itself for Growth in the Managed IT Market
Austin firm caps period of growth with new name and partnership. - October 24, 2008 - The Karis Group, Inc.
CureMD All-in-One EMR/EPM Solution Receives 5-Star Rating
CureMD is known for providing innovative technologies and by launching DRT we have simply targeted the most important requirements of physicians i.e. “Time & Cost Saving”. - October 24, 2008 - CureMD Healthcare
CureMD Introduces the World's First DRT Enabled EMR/PM at MGMA 08 Designed to Save Time, Money and Effort
At this year’s MGMA Conference, CureMD officially launched the world’s first DRT (discrete reportable transcription) enabled EMR that directly places clinical notes in a physician’s pre-designated EMR templates. CureMD’s DRT enabled EMR/PM solution eliminate major causes of... - October 24, 2008 - CureMD Healthcare
Validare, Inc. Honored by the National Association of Specialty Health Organizations with Industry Innovation Award
The National Association of Specialty Health Organizations (NASHO) today announced that Validare, Inc. is the winner of the first annual NASHO Industry Innovation Award for its breakthrough technology, The Validare Gateway™. Validare executives were presented with the award at NASHO’s... - October 24, 2008 - Validare
Body Balance System, LLC™ Expanding Strategic Partnerships Through the Hire of Sustainable Synergy, Inc.™
In recent weeks Body Balance System, LLC™, leading health & wellness technology company, has hired Sustainable Synergy, Inc.™, the area’s green business consulting firm, to provide marketing and strategy services. Body Balance System is expanding its products and ideas. They... - October 24, 2008 - Body Balance System
SinuPulse Elite® Revolutionary New Pulsatile Nasal Irrigation Device. Published Medical Reports Indicate 100X More Effective Than Manual Nasal Irrigation Methods.
High speed sonic toothbrushes revolutionized the toothbrush market. The SinuPulse Elite® Advanced Nasal Sinus Irrigation System is poised to revolutionize the growing nasal irrigation category. - October 23, 2008 - Health Solutions Medical Products Corp
We’re Not Red, We’re Not Blue - We’re Gnu
The “Gnunited States of America” wants your vote. Take a look at the interesting take the folks at Gnu Foods have on the election. When you visit their site at www.GnuFoods.com now through Election Day, you can vote for your favorite Gnu Bar flavor. Each bar provides 12 grams of Dietary... - October 23, 2008 - Gnu Foods, LLC
Patients Share Health Data, Become Researchers to Seek Cures for Their Conditions
CureTogether to Demonstrate at Health 2.0 Conference How Some Patients Are Responding to Inadequate Research by Doing It Themselves. - October 23, 2008 - CureTogether
IonSense to Present DART-ET Source for Mass Spectrometry at the Annual Symposium on Chemical and Pharmaceutical Structure Analysis
New technology enables high throughput direct analysis of solid and liquid samples for drug development, food safety, forensics, and medicinal chemistry. - October 23, 2008 - IonSense, Inc.
Hunt Memorial Hospital District Selects PMMC to Monitor Managed Care Contractual Reimbursement
Preferred Medical Marketing Corporation, a leading provider of automated reimbursement monitoring systems, announces that it has been selected by the Hunt Memorial Hospital District (HMHD), a political subdivision of the state of Texas for its hospitals known as Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville... - October 23, 2008 - PMMC
DDL’s “Packaging Quizzler” Recognizes Medical Device Packaging Professionals Knowledge of ASTM Standards
Medical Device Packaging Requirements Awareness is Crucial to Ensure Patient Safety and Medical Device Integrity - October 23, 2008 - DDL Inc.
Expert on Aging Offers Candidates Advice to Avoid Presidential Aging
There’s no doubt about it, when you compare photos of most presidents’ early days in office to those of their last, a dramatic increase in wrinkles, gray hair and other signs of aging is the norm. But, according to age management expert Mickey Barber, MD, it doesn’t have to be... - October 23, 2008 - Cenegenics
Occupational Therapy Named One of Nation’s 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs
Launching a career in occupational therapy might be a good idea, according to Laurence Shatkin’s, Ph.D., newly released “150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs” (JIST, 2008). - October 23, 2008 - American Occupational Therapy Association
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.
Elite Fitness Systems Equips Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence
Elite Fitness Systems (www.elitefts.com), an established leader in strength training and fitness products, has outfitted the weight room at the newly built Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence (PISE) in Victoria, British Columbia with its signature strength training equipment. The equipment that... - October 23, 2008 - Elite Fitness Systems
Enzymatic Therapy, Inc. Wins Families in Good Company Award
Enzymatic Therapy® helps associates to know What Better Feels Like!® The nutritional supplement leader is committed to helping employees balance life and work responsibilities. In recognition of its family-friendly policies, the company has won the Families in Good Company award. - October 23, 2008 - Enzymatic Therapy, Inc.
First Aid Firm Shines Despite Dismal Economy
Enjoys Record Growth During Tough Economic Times. - October 23, 2008 - RestockMyKit.com
muguBaby Launches Handmade Sweater & Dress Collections
muguBaby, a New York based baby clothing line, announced the launch of Handmade Sweater & Dress Collections on www.mugubabyclothes.com - October 23, 2008 - Mugu Baby Clothes
AnaSpec Introduces New PKD1 & PKD2 Antibodies
Protein kinase D (PKD belongs to the calcium calmodulin superfamily of kinases (2-3). - October 23, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
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