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AnaSpec Offers Custom Peptide-Aminoluciferin Synthesis
AnaSpec now offers custom synthesis service of peptide-aminoluciferin substrates. - July 23, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
New Online Tools Keep Customers Abreast of Dynamic Market Conditions
Tradex International, Inc. announced today the launch of two new online resources designed to better inform its customers of the latest news and pricing trends impacting costs. - July 23, 2008 - Tradex International, Inc.
Is It Possible to Grow Taller After Puberty? A New Supplement from Theros labs, LLC Says “Yes.”
It’s no secret that many people are unhappy about their height. People are used to seeing taller individuals getting the attention and respect that we feel we deserve too. It seems unfair to that shorter or average sized individuals feel less confident and get less attention from the opposite... - July 22, 2008 - Theros Labs, LLC
Mednovus' President and MRI Safety Director, Tobias Gilk, Contributor to New VA MRI Design Guide
The United States Veterans Administration just released its new MRI Design Guide, with expert contribution by Mednovus President and MRI Safety Director, Tobias Gilk. One substantial change from prior editions is the call for the use of ferromagnetic detection systems, such as Mednovus' new Sentinel 2.0 portal, for MRI patient screening. - July 22, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.
Brookstone Pharmaceuticals Launches Generic to Zantac Syrup
Brookstone Pharmaceuticals, LLC today announced the introduction of Ranitidine Syrup, a generic equivalent to Zantac® Syrup (ranitidine hydrochloride). Ranitidine, part of the Histamine-2 blockers, is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It can also be used to treat... - July 21, 2008 - Brookstone Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Partnership Allows Magnolia Manor to Provide Cutting Edge Services
Magnolia Manor is pleased to announce an innovative management partnership with Elder Care Pharmacy Services of Hawkinsville, Georgia. With over fifteen years experience, Elder Care Pharmacy specializes in pharmacy needs for nursing centers and is considered an expert in the industry. This creative... - July 20, 2008 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
Truth In Aging Goes for the Gold
Popular beauty blog announces the Anti-Aging Olympics to identify the most medal-worthy beauty products and treatments. - July 20, 2008 - Truth in Aging
New Quizzes Test Business Owners’ Knowledge of First Aid
Training company launches new interactive website, complete with fun quizzes. - July 20, 2008 - Platinum Healthcare Solutions
Columbia Analytical Offers New Micro-Elemental Test for Oxygen
Columbia Analytical expands services with LECO TruSpec Analyzer for CHNS analyses. - July 20, 2008 - Columbia Analytical Services
Hands on Health Receives 2008 Best of Cary Award
Hands on Health Massage Therapy and Wellness Studio Honored for Service to Customers and Community with 2008 Best of Cary Award. - July 19, 2008 - Hands On Health, LLC
Abingdon at Tradition to Break Ground on Full-Service Retirement Community
Abingdon at Tradition, a master-planned, full-service retirement community developed by Senior Living Communities, will kickoff construction in Port St. Lucie with a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, July 31 at 8:30 AM. The community is expected to open mid 2009. “When we chose Abingdon... - July 19, 2008 - Senior Living Communities
Dr. Anthony Filardo DC is One of First Chiropractic Physicians in Orlando FL to Have Completed His Second Fellowship in Medical Acupuncture
Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center owner, Dr. Anthony Filardo is one of the first Chiropractic Physicians to also be certified in Medical Acupuncture in Central Florida. - July 19, 2008 - Winter Park Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center
Durand Area Schools Launches Dynamic New Website: New Website Improves Communication and Complements District Improvements
Durand Area Schools is a model district, and much of its success has to do with the support of its community. In times of tightening budgets and shrinking resources, Durand has been able to improve its physical buildings as well as improve how the district communicates with students, parents,... - July 18, 2008 - Foxbright
Baxa Corporation Launches New Electronic Users’ Group Web Site
Baxa Corporation announces the launch of a new electronic users’ group Web site for health-system users of Baxa software and pharmacy automation equipment. This updated version of eBUG, or electronic Baxa Users’ Group provides an Internet community for sharing user experiences and best practices, as well as offering online technical support and tools for improving the user experience with Baxa products. - July 18, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Roman Eyes Optical of Johns Creek Now Accepts VSP and EyeMed Eyecare Insurance
Roman Eyes Optical of Johns Creek Georgia adds VSP and EyeMed eyecare insurance to its list of insurances welcome. - July 18, 2008 - Eyeworks of Decatur
RAM Technologies Adds Patient Healthcare Record To eHealthsuite™ Web Portal Application
RAM Technologies has enhanced the eHealthsuite™ real time web portal to include a comprehensive Patient Healthcare Record. The Patient Healthcare Record providers a comprehensive reference of detailed medical history for patients and providers. - July 18, 2008 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Tickets Now on Sale for Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced the launch of online ticket sales for the 2008 conference to be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - July 18, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
NuU Medspa Kicks-Off New Campaign Dedicated to Their Clients Campaign: The NuU Face of NuU
NuU Medspa, the pioneer of the Medical Spa Industry, will kick-off their new campaign, The NuU Face of NuU, in August 2008. The campaign will feature a real-life client whose life has changed and taken a positive turn as a result of non-invasive medical treatments/procedures performed at one of the... - July 17, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Travel + Leisure ’s 13th Annual World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey Results Announced
Bangkok Named World’s Best City 2008. Triple Creek Ranch in Montana Ranked No. 1 U.S. Hotel. Nancy Novogrod, editor-in-chief of Travel + Leisure, today announces that Bangkok, Galápagos Islands, and Virgin America are first-time overall winners in Travel + Leisure ’s 2008... - July 17, 2008 - American Express Publishing
Ecumen Provides Presidential Candidates 10 Top Reasons to Discuss Long-Term Care Reform
Senior housing provider Ecumen highlights reasons for financing reforms necessary in the American age wave. - July 17, 2008 - Ecumen
Colorado BioScience Association Launches New Pilot Externship Program, Connecting Jefferson County High School Science Teacher with Boulder's Array BioPharma
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has announced the debut of a new educational program this summer – an externship for a local high school science teacher at one of the area’s prominent biotechnology companies. Tamra Miaja, a Bear Creek High School biology teacher is the first teacher to take part in CBSA’s pilot externship program and has spent part of her summer at Array BioPharma, headquartered in Boulder. - July 17, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
mMyself.com Unveils India's First Just-for-Women Private Portal
mMyself.com, India's First Just-for-Women Online Destination for Private Shopping, Expressions and Enlightenment, Today Announced the Official Launch of Its Website. - July 17, 2008 - mMyself.com
APFED Announces Approval of ICD9 Codes for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
APFED announced today that ICD-9-CM codes have been approved for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders, EGID, by the National Counsel for Health Statistics, NCHS. APFED submitted its proposal to the NCHS in September 2007 for four diseases: eosinophilic esophagitis, gastritis, gastroenteritis and... - July 17, 2008 - APFED
MensMax.com Considers Buyout Offer for RestoreMax Brand
To sell or not to sell is often a difficult question for any company with a growing brand. Now MensMax.com™ (www.MensMax.com) is facing that question with regards to its RestoreMax™ Brand, the first ever penis skin care treatment. A very solid consumer products and healthcare company... - July 17, 2008 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)
Center For Chiropractic & Wellness Hosts Food Matters Movie Night
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, a doctor of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, has announced that the firm is hosting a free movie night on Tuesday, July 22 at 6 p.m. at the American Cancer Society Conference Room on... - July 17, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Heart Smart® Recipe Box Launches on HenryFord.com
Henry Ford Health System has launched its Heart Smart® Recipe Box, online at www.henryford.com/heart, with recipes that are as good for your heart as they are to eat. - July 17, 2008 - Henry Ford Health System
Marriage And Family Counseling Sector Adds One More
Just recently, Jennifer Baxt completed her doctorate in marriage and family therapy. Her mission is to help as many people as she can, which is why she is trying to make herself as accessible as possible. There is even a free therapy forum now being offered on the site to give more people the opportunity to find some helpful advice or suggestions online, instead of having to make an appointment in person. - July 17, 2008 - Complete Counseling Solutions
Romance, Passion and Intimacy Products Company, Master & Mistress, to Exhibit at London LENY New York
Lorne Caplan announced today that Master & Mistress Pheromone Romance, Passion and Intimacy Products Company, will be exhibiting at the LENY London Edge New York trade show. - July 17, 2008 - Master & Mistress Pheromone Infused Products
Food & Wine Magazine and American Express Partner to Offer Exclusive Restaurant Reservations for Cardmembers Through September 30
Partnership Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Food & Wine Best New Chefs. Need a last-minute dinner reservation? Traveling to a new city? Food & Wine, published by American Express Publishing Corporation, a subsidiary of American Express Company, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the... - July 16, 2008 - American Express Publishing
PanCan Announces Golf Outing to Raise Funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Team HOPE, the Detroit affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), will hold its second annual “Links for a Cure” golf event to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. The event will take place on August 25 at the exclusive Tam O’Shanter Country Club in West... - July 16, 2008 - The Detroit affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
She May be Weak, But Her Website is Still Going Strong
5th Anniversary for Christine Miserandino and Butyoudontlooksick.com. - July 16, 2008 - ButYouDontLookSick.com
Amoena® USA Announces Denise Landy as New Regional Manager
Amoena®, the worldwide leader in post-breast surgery products announced the appointment of Denise Landy as Regional Manager of the Northeast territories for Amoena USA Corporation effective May 11, 2008. - July 16, 2008 - Amoena
Physicians at the Midwest Vein Center Are First in Chicago to Obtain Board Certification
The Midwest Vein Center (MVC) announced today that all of its physicians have passed the board examination in Phlebology. It is the only group vein care practice in the Chicago area in which all physicians have received this top honor from the American Board of Phlebology (ABPh). - July 16, 2008 - Midwest Vein Center
Hawaii Based Resort Wear & Beauty Company Launches Kona Coffee Bath & Body Line
Katy Johnson Resort Wear, a resort wear & spa firm, located in Hawaii, just debuted a new & unique line of bath & body products called body by K, made with 100% Kona coffee. - July 15, 2008 - Katy Johnson Resort Wear
3 Ounce Store Provides Top Brand Fragrances for the Air Traveler
Air Travelers have options. Launch of 3 Ounce Store (http://www.3ouncestore.com) gives air travelers a single source website to browse and purchase fragrance products from over 300 top brand designers. All volumes are 3 Ounces (88ml) or less. - July 15, 2008 - 3 Ounce Store
Locally Produced Podcast Featured on iTunes U: Inside Michigan Education Podcast Featured on Michigan’s New Learning Portal on iTunes U
Inside Michigan Education, a weekly podcast produced in Downtown Grand Rapids, features in-depth interviews with regional experts who share their knowledge and opinions about the present condition and future needs of Michigan's K-12 education system: Inside Michigan Education is now featured on... - July 14, 2008 - Foxbright
Healthcare Support Technologies, Inc. Introduces eCallections™, the Patient Payment Reminder Service That Will Increase Collections and Reduce Costs
Full service patient payment reminder service frees office staff from time-consuming and costly phone calls to focus on providing care to patients. - July 14, 2008 - Healthcare Support Technologies, Inc.
Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) to Distribute Resmed’s New VPAP Auto 25
SleepRestfully.com by Positive Air, Inc. of Houston, Texas, a leader in the Sleep Apnea equipment and portable oxygen concentrator industry since 1971, announced they will distribute Resmed’s New VPAP Auto 25. - July 14, 2008 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
Hospitalists of West Michigan Launches New Website: Website a Healthcare Resource for Hospital Patients and Primary Care Providers
Hospitalists of West Michigan (HOWM) has a unique specialty: caring for hospitalized patients. Their mission is to ensure that their patients have the most positive possible care experience during treatment at Spectrum Health Blodgett and Butterworth Campuses. To do this, HOWM has brought together... - July 13, 2008 - Foxbright
Alan S. Nasar, MD will Present Lecture on “Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System” in Freehold, New Jersey
Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD will present a free public lecture on hip arthroscopy, hip resurfacing, and hip replacement at the Health Awareness Center at CentraState’s Ambulatory Campus. Dr. Nasar is part of the team of orthopedic surgeons from Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, which presents public lectures on joint health in the Monmouth County communities of New Jersey. - July 13, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Trevigen Announces the First Standardized Comet Assay Electrophoresis System (ES) for Direct Detection of DNA Damage
Trevigen, with funding from Phase 1 and Phase II SBIR grants, makes available a novel complete assay system which includes CometSlides™, reagents, control cells and an electrophoresis unit. - July 13, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Revised PhRMA Marketing Code Calls for More Educational Materials for Health Care Providers and Staff - Anatstat Health Education Can Help
The newly revised PhRMA Code, which will take effect in January 2009, states that “interactions between company representatives and healthcare professionals should be focused on informing the healthcare professionals about products, providing scientific and educational information, and supporting medical research and education.” Anatstat Health Education can help. - July 13, 2008 - Anatstat USA Health Education Media
Non-profit Association Provides Prompt Disaster Relief to Members in Aftermath of Midwest Flooding
The Federation of American Consumers and Travelers (FACT) is providing immediate disaster relief to members who have been adversely affected by the recent flooding in many midwestern states. - July 13, 2008 - The Federation of American Consumers and Travelers (FACT)
Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com) to Distribute Respironics GoLox Portable Liquid System
SleepRestfully.com by Positive Air, Inc. of Houston, Texas, a leader in the Sleep Apnea equipment and portable oxygen concentrator industry since 1971, announced they will distribute the just released Respironics GoLox Portable Liquid System. - July 13, 2008 - Sleep Restfully, Inc.
New Back & Neck Pain Treatment is a Remarkable Alternative to Surgery
New Back & Neck Pain Treatment is a Remarkable Alternative to Surgery. The Accu-Spina™ with IDD Therapy® protocols manufactured by North American Medical Corporation is a non-invasive medical procedure that has an 86 percent success rate in treating herniated, bulging, degenerated... - July 12, 2008 - Allied Healthcare Clinics, Inc. The Home of The Running Doctor
Finally There’s Help for Doctors Who Need to Get in Shape to Set Better Examples for Their Patients
“Some doctors are in worse shape than their patients! Some are chain smokers, coffee addicts, fast-food junkies and sleep deprived. Factor this in with the occupational stressors of the job, HMOs, hospital politics, and high patient loads and the perfect mix for detrimental emotional and physical consequences are set into motion," says Dr. Thomas an avid runner and triathlete who has the answer. Finally there is help for doctors who want to get back into shape. - July 12, 2008 - Allied Healthcare Clinics, Inc. The Home of The Running Doctor
Grand Opening Community Acupuncture Clinic
Announcing Community Acupuncture Clinic every Monday from 9:00am-2:00pm Starting Aug. 18, 2008. - July 12, 2008 - Timeless Acupuncture, LLC
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center Now Offering Velashape Treatments for Cellulite Reduction and Circumferential Reduction in the Orlando Area
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is one of the first medical spas in the Orlando area to offer Velashape Treatments as seen on Rachel Ray, Dr. Phil, and Keeping up With the Kardashians. Velashape is the first FDA approved non-surgical treatment for Circumferential reduction and cellulite reduction. - July 12, 2008 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
IMAGINEradiology™ 5th Generation Release Offers New Possibilities in Practice Management
A new and expanded solution roadmap demonstrates IMAGINE’s continued commitment to driving customer and partner success. - July 12, 2008 - Technology Partners Inc. dba IMAGINE Software
Newgen Software Wins the CNBC TV 18 Emerging India Award
Awarded for the Emerging Company in the IT Space. - July 12, 2008 - Newgen Software Technologies