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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.
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
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.
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
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
Nature Maiden.com Launches Refer A Friend Program
NatureMaiden.com launched it's Refer-A-Friend Program today. When you refer someone to NatureMaiden.com who in turn makes a purchase, NatureMaiden.com will issue you a $5.00 store credit. - October 11, 2008 - NatureMaiden.com
Vegetarian Vitamin Packs Now Available
Vegetarian vitamins and supplements conveniently packaged in a calendar pack. Designed to meet the nutritional and lifestyle needs of today's vegan. - October 11, 2008 - Vitamins On Demand LLC
Schwabe, World Leader in Herbal Manufacturing Will Acquire Enzymatic Therapy Through Nature’s Way Holding, Inc.
Nature’s Way Holding Company, a subsidiary of German-based Dr. Willmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals, a leading worldwide producer of clinically proven phytomedicines, has reached agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Enzymatic Therapy with North Castle Partners, LLC, the controlling... - October 11, 2008 - Enzymatic Therapy, Inc.
Ronco Expands Its Safety Line
Ronco announces the expansion of its safety line by introducing respiratory protection, fall protection and gas detection equipment. This has been made possible through Ronco’s strategic partnership with Sperian Protection Group. “This is a clear indication of the strengthening... - October 11, 2008 - RONCO
AnaSpec Introduces Histone GO™ Peptides - Acetylated & Methylated
The core histones (H2A, H2B, H3 and H4) act as spools around which DNA winds. Covalent modification on the amino terminal of the core histones through de/acetylation, de/methylation and de/phosphorylation affect chromatin structure and exquisitely regulate gene expression.1-3 Histone... - October 11, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Sagelab.com Offers New Treatment Program for IBS Sufferers
Sage Medical Lab has developed a pain-free, drug-free treatment solution for IBS. IBS, or (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is like an evil twin of the stomach flu, and left untreated it only becomes more aggressive and meaner, and it never gets any better. Most people who have IBS have had the disease for at least 3 years, and in most cases it only gets worse. SageLab.com provides IBS sufferers with the help they need to get to the root of their disease, and begin the healing process. - October 11, 2008 - Sage Medical Laboratory
Relations PR & Marketing Named Agency of Record for A Benefit To You, Inc.
Relations PR & Marketing today announced the addition of A Benefit To You, a new Geriatric Care Management Firm, to its roster of diverse clients. Relations’ campaign for A Benefit To You will include a multilevel public relations and strategic marketing initiative that will help... - October 11, 2008 - A Benefit To You
Marlon Familton Announces Mental Skills Training and Sports Therapy Work for Recreational and Competitive Cyclists, Added to His Private Therapy Practice
Marlon Familton, a Bellevue Washington psychotherapist and long time cycling coach and fitness trainer announces a new service: Sports Therapy and Mental Skills Training for recreational and competitive cyclists and other athletes. - October 11, 2008 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Healthy Being LLC's Newest Product, Sunshine in a Box, a Natural Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Relief Product Featured on CNN's Accent Health News Network
Getting ready, naturally, for the falling back of the clocks and the onset of "winter depression" and Seasonal Affective Disorder. CNN's Accent Health News highlights a Natural Health Entrepreneur who, as a result of her own suffering from SAD when she lived in Boston, created a Natural Seasonal Affective Disorder Relief Kit, Sunshine in a Box, that naturally address the chemical imbalances that caused the time change and darker days. - October 10, 2008 - Healthy Being LLC
Free Nordic Walking Clinics Coming to Bay Ridge Retirement Community
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 10, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Pharmacodynamic PAR ELISA Assay
Trevigen introduces a highly sensitive, quantitative and validated assay to measure the effectiveness of PARP inhibitors in cell and tissue lysates for anticancer drug screening. - October 10, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Volumizing & Color Secure Line Created to Provide Advanced Color Protection and Bounce
Avoid unwanted color fading with herbal extracts to simultaneously preserve color and create incredible volume. - October 10, 2008 - White Sands
Uninsured Diabetics to Get Relief with Direct2Home Program
To help the uninsured diabetic, Blue Sparrow is introducing the Direct2Home program. This program is designed for diabetics who must pay out of pocket for their diabetic supplies. The program is about $18 a month and includes a full month’s worth of testing supplies. - October 09, 2008 - Bue Sparrow Medical Devices
My Yoga Online Provides Health and Wellness Content for Air Canada’s In-Flight Entertainment System
My Yoga Online and Fresh Eye Productions, Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with Air Canada as Health and Wellness video content provider to the airline’s In-Flight Entertainment systems, with a series of programs designed to help passengers refresh and relax mid-flight. - October 09, 2008 - My Yoga Online
Savannah’s MUMC Publicly Shares Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction Scores
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is pleased to announce that its patient outcomes data and patient satisfaction scores are now available online at memorialhealth.com. The patient outcomes show how well patients fared after receiving treatment at MUMC. Consumers can use this information... - October 09, 2008 - Memorial Health
New Botox Cosmetic Card at NewSkin Laser Center in Northridge
NewSkinLaserCenter.com is pleased to announce the arrival of Botox Cosmetic Card Program in Northridge. This special offer from Botox® Cosmetic is available only to the Top 1% of Medical Offices in Los Angeles. - October 09, 2008 - NewSkin Laser Center
US Army Awards ODIN Technologies Prime Contract for Passive RFID
The US Army’s Product Manager Joint-Automatic Identification Technology (PM J-AIT) Office for total AIT and RFID solutions awards passive RFID contract valued at over $75 million to ODIN technologies. - October 09, 2008 - ODIN technologies
RemedyMD Releases 10 Disease Registries to Manage Pediatric Outcomes.
RemedyMD, the leading provider of disease-specific registries, today announced the release of 10 new pediatric disease registries to help physicians manage and improve pediatric outcomes. RemedyMD’s library of more than 80 pre-built Disease Registries enables physicians and researchers to... - October 09, 2008 - RemedyMD
VisualDxHealth Partners with Healthline Media Network
VisualDxHealth today announced a partnership with Healthline Media Network. In joining the Healthline Media Network, VisualDxHealth will be able to leverage the HealthSTAT On-Demand application within its Web site to help businesses effectively and efficiently reach more than 500,000 monthly users in real time and within the context of their health information search. - October 09, 2008 - Logical Images Inc
Success is Not an Accident, The Mental Bank Program Brings Success, Prosperity, Happiness, and Health, Guaranteed in Only 5 Minutes Per Day
The Mental Bank program, developed by Dr. John Kappas represents the culmination of 30 years' experience in the field of subconscious and behavioral re-programming. Success Is Not An Accident explains in easy-to-follow steps the five synergistic elements of the Mental Bank program and how to get them working in your life in less than five minutes per day. The Mental Bank program is a dramatic demonstration of how your life script contained in the subconscious mind determines our success. - October 09, 2008 - Missouri Hypnotherapy and Research Clinic
The Pet Loving Public Discovered Castle Baths ANNA Designer Pet Line from Purrinlot Persians
Award Winning Persian Cat Breeder, Laura Thomas of Purrinlot Persians www.purrinlot.com developed Designer Natural Pet Line inspired from Faith and the worlds first Blue Eye Bicolor Persian Grand Champion- Anna’s Gift. - October 08, 2008 - Castle Baths Bath- Body- Spa
Beautorium’s Product Offerings Are Blossoming… Introducing Red Flower
From anti-aging to pregnancy and baby, from body care to hair care, from aromatherapy to makeup, Beautorium is a luxury of “green” solutions for modern skin care and beauty needs. But the beauty doesn’t stop there. Beautorium, the natural and organic beauty emporium is thrilled to announce its new relationship with red flower. - October 08, 2008 - Beautorium
Distron Corporation Achieves ISO 13485 Medical Device Certification
Distron Corporation achieves the certification to an internationally recognized management system standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), a requirement for the manufacturing of commercial medical devices. - October 08, 2008 - Distron Corporation
MissionSAFE Fall Programs Start Off with Drive
MissionSAFE Youth Leadership Service Corps Peer Leaders will begin the fall program with a voter registration drive. Through October 15, these youth will be out in their communities connecting with citizens and providing those who need to do so, the opportunity to register to vote. Voter Registration is just one of the many community service and civic engagement activities in which MissionSAFE YLSC Peer Leadership participants take part. - October 08, 2008 - MissionSAFE
Movement Upgrades mdesk™
The Swedish orthopedic clinic Movement has decided to upgrade their existing system to the mdesk™ Enterprise version. The new version will be able to handle the increasing number of surgeries done at the clinic as well as the communication with their recently bought digital archive system. - October 08, 2008 - RSA Biomedical
Perimeter Plastic Surgery Moves to Newer, Larger Fayetteville Facility
Atlanta cosmetic surgeon Dr. Mark Deutsch and his practice, Perimeter Plastic Surgery, are moving their Fayetteville office into new facilities that will provide better hospital access, on-site amenities, and convenience for Atlanta area plastic surgery patients. - October 08, 2008 - Perimeter Plastic Surgery
CollabTRAK.com Adds Task Management to Its Popular Project Tracker for Web Designers
CollabTRAK.com continues to enhance the functionality of its CollabTRAK software-as-a-service with the addition of task management features. CollabTRAK is a web-based project tracker made specifically for web designers and their clients. CollabTRAK includes Task Management, PayPal Integration, File Sharing, Live Chat, and more. - October 08, 2008 - CollabTRAK.com
Hope Hospice Provides "Help Through the Holidays"
A special series of bereavement programs offered by Hope Hospice during the holidays. - October 08, 2008 - Hope Hospice
Bus Drivers Report 50% Drop in Pain, Discomfort This Year
After a 12-month ergonomics program, bus drivers in Grand Rapids, Mich. report a 50% drop in high and extreme levels or pain or discomfort. The results were obtained as a result of a joint effort between the region’s transit system, The Rapid, and Atlas Ergonomics, an organization that... - October 08, 2008 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Solerra® Sunless Tanning Science to Launch "Sun Safe" Before & After Video Contest
Sunless Beauty, Ltd. and contestants commit to raising awareness to the increase of skin cancer in young women. - October 08, 2008 - Sunless Beauty, Ltd.
Mom of Two Children Who Have Autism Launches Blog to Help Other Families Coping with Autism
A mom of two children who have autism has launched a blog, Autism Assistance Resources and Information (http://autismassistance.blogspot.com), to help families coping with autism find information about grants, financial assistance programs, autism treatment funding strategies and other resources. - October 08, 2008 - Autism Assistance Resources and Information
Nutricap Labs to Attend Natural Products Expo East for Fifth Consecutive Year
Nutricap Labs, a leading provider of nutraceutical manufacturing services is proud to announce its attendance at Natural Products Expo East for the fifth consecutive year. Recognized as one of the top 200 trade shows in the United States, Natural Products Exp East is the largest natural and organic trade show on the East Coast. - October 07, 2008 - Nutricap Labs
CPEhr’s 2008 YTD Workers’ Compensation Report Shows Losses 75% Below State Average
Report shows CPEhr’s aggressive Risk Management and Safety services significantly impact clients’ workers’ compensation experience. - October 07, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
"Camp Hero" Chooses Tri-County Area as Site for Farm-Based Veterans' Program, Breaks Ground
A unique approach to supporting returning war heroes is underway as the building of the veterans' transitional experience at Camp Hero Farm and Retreat begins in Wilkes County, NC. - October 07, 2008 - American Heroes Return
National Reflexology Week a Healing Treat for Feet and Hands
National Reflexology Week is a celebration of Reflexology and all the many Reflexologist who relieve stress and pain through the power of touching 2 feet and hands at a time. - October 07, 2008 - Focus On Healing Wellness Institute
Manjunatha Kutarahalli Speaks on the Panel Discussion on Lessons Learned in Developing Web Applications
Manjunatha Kutarahalli, Managing Director Aghreni Technologies speaks on the Lessons learned in developing applications through its evolution and the future of web development and technologies involved. - October 07, 2008 - Aghreni Technologies Private Limited
Consumers Tell All at Updated Enzymatic Therapy Website
Enzymatic Therapy, Inc. has revamped its web site. It now features unedited consumer reviews and ratings on their nutritional supplements and natural medicines. - October 06, 2008 - Enzymatic Therapy, Inc.