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Physical Signs of Severe Pain Separate Drug Seekers from Legitimate Patients
Healthcare providers face the problem of distinguishing between patients in pain who need potent opioid drugs for relief and persons seeking drugs for illicit purposes. A new report from Pain-Topics.org tells how to objectively assess legitimate pain. - June 11, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools Announces AED Partnership
NewHouse Medical and TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) have entered into a partnership to make available affordable AED (automated external defibrillator) units for member schools. - June 11, 2008 - NewHouse Medical
Ternian Named National Product Distributor and Administrator for the Accident & Health Division of AIG
The employee benefits marketplace for voluntary, supplemental, and worksite marketing products continues to be viewed as an area for high growth and expansion. As employers continue to cutback on subsidized benefits, insurance carriers and benefit providers are looking for ways to increase the... - June 11, 2008 - Ternian Insurance Group LLC.
CareScope Project to Promote Health Care Access, Reduce ER Visits
The state of Minnesota has funded a project to reduce emergency room utilization by connecting patients with primary care. The Department of Human Services has selected Data Futures to manage project services and to implement its CareScope community health software. - June 11, 2008 - Data Futures, Inc.
Pinnacle Consultants Management Services and Spectrum Medical Group Agree to Joint Venture
Spectrum Medical Group (SMG) and Pinnacle Consultants Management Services (PCMS), have announced the creation of a joint venture through which the companies will seek to provide anesthesia, radiology, pathology, and other hospital-based specialty services to the New England market (initially), with... - June 11, 2008 - Pinnacle Partners In Medicine
Beehive Botanicals Gives 10% to Northwoods Humane Society
Beehive Botanicals CEO Linda Graham announced her northwest Wisconsin bee product and dietary supplement manufacturing company will donate 10% of its online sales during June to the Northwoods Humane Society. - June 11, 2008 - Beehive Botanicals
Elite Fitness Systems Announces Expansion of Warehousing, Distribution and Showroom Facilities in Ohio
Elite Fitness Systems (www.EliteFTS.com) – a recognized industry leader in strength and conditioning – announced it has acquired an additional facility in London, Ohio to accommodate its growing warehousing, distribution and showroom capacity. EliteFTS.com recently acquired 10,000... - June 11, 2008 - Elite Fitness Systems
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh of The Institute for Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction Creates the Aging Arc
Dr. Azizzadeh's Aging Arc Explains the difference between age and aesthetic. - June 10, 2008 - Institute for Rhinoplasty and Nasal Reconstruction
Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, P.A. Offers Non-Surgical Laser Combo, the South Beach Laser Peel
The South Beach Laser Peel, now offered in the Twin Cities, combines a Sciton® MicroLaserPeel with Broadband Light (BBL) technology to help get rid of wrinkles, age and sun spots. - June 09, 2008 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
The Power of Writing: Journal Conference 2008 - Outstanding Faculty & Program Highlight Four Day Event in Denver
The first journal writing conference in 16 years will be held June 18-21, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Session topics include Writing for Emotional Balance, Journal the Healing Journey, Journaling for Therapist Self-Care, Spirituality and Writing, and many others. - June 09, 2008 - Center for Journal Therapy
Baxa Corporation Launches PACT™ Product Line at the ASHP Summer Meeting
Baxa is promoting its new PACT (Productivity and Compliance Tools) product line at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2008 Summer Meeting and Exhibition beginning today at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle. The PACT line includes products and services designed to help pharmacies improve patient-care efficiencies and simplify compliance with state and federal regulations. - June 09, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
New Wii Fit Colored Skin Cases Arrive
eBuyHD.com is excited to announce the arrival of skin cases for the popular Nintendo Wii Fit. - June 09, 2008 - eBuyHD.com
Keep an ‘Eye’ on Hurricane Related Injuries
Rand Eye Institute offers Hurricane Eye Safety Tips in an effort to Reduce and Prevent Pre- and Post- Storm Eye Injuries. - June 08, 2008 - Rand Eye Institute
Jamaica Connects Faith with Tourism
Government officials commend Miles Ahead's humanitarian work on the island. The Jamaica Government is embracing faith tourism efforts which stimulate the economy and provide medical care to its nationals. Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Environment recently expressed appreciation to the San... - June 07, 2008 - Miles Ahead
Free Nordic Walking Clinics Coming to Lutheran Outpatient Rehab in Jamestown, New York, on Wednesday, June 11th
Nordic walking is no longer just for professional skiers deprived of snow. No snow and no skis required. Walking with poles burns up to 40% more calories than regular walking. Nordic walking poles not only improve balance and stability, these special poles help to radically reduce the shins to the shins, knees, hips and back. - June 07, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Italian Beauty Magazine "Estetica" Features Samuel Cole Salon
Estetica, a high-gloss magazine featuring the latest hair fashion trends, product innovations, celebrity interviews and industry news from around the world, recently cast its global spotlight on Samuel Cole Salon in Raleigh. The salon’s remodeling in January 2007 and subsequent First Runner... - June 07, 2008 - Samuel Cole Salon
Trevigen Announces the Release of Four New Assay Kits for 3-D Cell Proliferation
Trevigen introduces four new 3-D cell proliferation kits, including a core kit and three different kits containing basement membrane extract, laminin I, and collagen I. These are the first standardized kits engineered for assessing the effects of compounds or genetic alteration on cell proliferation in 3-D culture. - June 07, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Congressman Brian Baird Visits Columbia Analytical Services, Inc.
Congressman Brian Baird recently toured the expansion of Columbia Analytical's Kelso, Washington, laboratory facilities. Baird was particularly interested in the innovative instrumentation used in the laboratory. - June 07, 2008 - Columbia Analytical Services
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center Hosting Complimentary Educational Laser Hair Removal Seminar
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is hosting an educational seminar on laser hair removal treatments and it is free to the public. This seminar will focus on the technology behind laser hair removal, how it works, and who is the best candidate for these treatments. Licensed and experienced professionals will be speaking on the subject. - June 07, 2008 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Partnership Between Ronco and Sperian Protection Group
Ronco announces that they have entered into an alliance with Sperian Protection Group. As per the agreement, the complete line of Sperian products is now available through Ronco. This includes well-known brands in eye, hearing, fall and respiratory protection; Uvex, Bilsom, Willson, Fend-all,... - June 07, 2008 - RONCO
Goldshield Elite to Hold Business Meeting in Saskatchewan
Elite will discuss ways to beat the rising cost of living. - June 07, 2008 - Goldshield Elite
National Trails Day and Nordic Walking - a Perfect Fit
The American Nordic Walking System and www.skiwalking.com Are Celebrating "National Trails Day" by Offering Free Nordic Walking Lessons and Free Nordic Walking Rentals All Day on Saturday, June 7th. - June 07, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Nuu Medspa Join Chicago’s Top Eateries and Restaurants to Help Fund Cancer Research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Nu U Medspa Donate Cutting-Edge Beauty Treatment
NuU Medspa prepares for summer 2008 with Summer Lovin’, Chicago’s Single Best Summer Event that will take place on Friday, June 20, 2008, from 6:30p.m. – 10:30p.m at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, IL. Over 800 guests will donate their time to ring in the summer of... - June 06, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Senior Housing Development Financing Strategies Provided by Aging Services Provider Ecumen
New whitepaper highlights financing options for building senior housing - June 06, 2008 - Ecumen
Goldshield Elite Announces Business Meeting in Twin Cities
Business meeting held by Goldshield Elite June 11 at 7:30 pm at the Mermaid Event Center in Mounds View. Raffle drawing and presentation during the one-hour seminar. - June 06, 2008 - Goldshield Elite
Artistiques Salon to Welcome Renowned Artist Miguel Mendez in Cleveland
Artistiques is proud to welcome artist Miguel Mendez to the Cleveland area. Found in only one square kilometer of the world, the only source of Larimar is a remote mountainous region of the Dominican Republic. - June 06, 2008 - Artistiques Salon
White Sands Creates Stuck Up for Maximum Hold and Volume
Thermal intelligence combined with staying power to achieve incredibly shiny hair. - June 06, 2008 - White Sands
The Market for Drugs and Devices in the Clinical Management of Obesity; A Worldwide Report from MedMarket Diligence, LLC
As the growing worldwide problem of obesity becomes more evident, including its commensurate healthcare costs, there is a coinciding proliferation of the number and type of approaches to address the problem. MedMarket Diligence has published its worldwide business report on the products,... - June 06, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Wound Types and Advanced Wound Products, Worldwide (MedMarket Diligence Report)
The worldwide wound management market stood at $4.6 billion in 2007 and will reach $11.5 billion by 2016. As one of the most technologically diverse areas of medicine, products in wound management span simple dressings and bandages to advanced biotech, mechanical and other technologies designed to facilitate and accelerate the wound healing process. - June 06, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Spine Surgery Steadily Adopting Minimally Invasive Procedures (MedMarket Diligence Report)
The development of imaging systems like fluoroscopy, sophisticated endoscopes and a wide range of surgical instruments that facilitate minimally invasive surgery are combining with the persistent demand for less invasive, less traumatic procedures to drive the growth of minimally invasive spine surgery. Products, technologies and trends in minimally invasive surgery are detailed in the worldwide spine surgery report from MedMarket Diligence. - June 06, 2008 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
New UK Based Website for Natural and Organic Beauty Launches This Week
The Natural Beauty Store (www.naturalbeautystore.com), a new online store and resource for natural and organic beauty, was launched this week to serve the growing demand for natural alternatives to beauty care. It offers both commercial beauty products and natural cosmetic raw materials, to enable customers to explore both worlds of natural beauty. The website will also provide regular news, articles, and product reviews for its users, and offer a platform for experts in the natural beauty industry. - June 05, 2008 - The Natural Beauty Store
RAM Technologies To Sponsor AHIP’s Institute 2008
RAM Technologies will be highlighting their advanced healthcare administrative solutions at Institute 2008 the premier conference for the health insurance industry presented by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). - June 05, 2008 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Baxa Corporation Named Finalist for Third Year as a Best Company to Work For in Colorado
Englewood-based Baxa Corporation has been named a finalist in the 3rd Annual Best Companies to Work for in Colorado competition. This is the company’s third consecutive year as a finalist in the large company category. - June 05, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Center For Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC Releases Podcast on Food and Young Athletes
The Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, has announced the release of a podcast on food and young athletes. In this podcast, Dr. Thomas Young, licensed chiropractor for the firm, explains the importance of a establishing a good... - June 05, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Samuel Cole Salon, Salon Moxie Stylists Prepare Moms & Models for Magazine Spreads
Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie recently created hair and make-up designs for fashion spreads in both Midtown and Living in Style magazines. Midtown, a bimonthly publication primarily serving the North Hills area of Raleigh, features an article in its May edition on maternity fashion. Two actual... - June 05, 2008 - Samuel Cole Salon
IMAGINE Software Unveils IMAGINEradiology™ 5.0
IMAGINE Software today, announced the highly anticipated launch of IMAGINEradiology™5.0, “Optimus Edition”. Designed to enhance the current advantages of IMAGINEradiology™ practice management software, Optimus raises the bar for workflow efficiency, degree of automation, and... - June 05, 2008 - Technology Partners Inc. dba IMAGINE Software
At Last, a Weight Loss Solution That Really Works
Weight loss expert, Christine Rosche, creator of The Light Living Weight Management Program will appear on the Access to Health Experts interview series to explain her secrets to natural weight loss which have helped hundreds of individuals lose weight sensibly. - June 05, 2008 - Innovative Healing
DRE Medical Equipment Introduces FDA-Approved Syringe Pump
The easy-to-use DRE SP1500 Plus Syringe Pump is safe, accurate, and features an expanded infusion rate range. - June 05, 2008 - DRE Medical Equipment
Lions Clubs Conduct Glaucoma Screening and Educational Event with New Diaton Tonometer – Glaucoma Eye Test Though Eyelid
BiCOM Inc. in conjunction with The Lions Clubs of Staten Island, New York held an educational and screening event to detect and prevent glaucoma using Unique tonometer Diaton which screens through the Eyelid without use of anesthetic drops. The event was very successful, and the Lions Club members learned how to further their attempts to educate and screen the public in order to prevent blindness. Lions Club members are planning to add painless Diaton tonometry to their health screening events. - June 05, 2008 - DevelopAll Inc
KLAS Rates 9 Ambulatory EDI Claims Clearinghouse Vendors
KLAS addresses the question of whether an ambulatory EDI claims clearinghouse is simply a commodity, while researching the successes and struggles healthcare providers experienced when working with their clearinghouse service vendors. - June 05, 2008 - KLAS
CPEhr Announces HR Network Alliance with the California Chamber of Commerce
CPEhr joins CalChamber’s “HRConsultant Network” to provide local businesses on-site HR support. - June 04, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
UK Aerospace Manufacturer to Begin Production in Mexico
Company to commence the manufacture of jet engine parts in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico in early 2009. - June 04, 2008 - The Offshore Group
KLAS Rates Eight Revenue Cycle Management Solutions
KLAS investigates hospital revenue cycle management and the ability of software solutions to keep up with healthcare provider needs. The report addresses perceptions in the marketplace rather than actual performance scores and contains opinions from more than 170 healthcare participants. - June 04, 2008 - KLAS
Pro Football Legend and World Champion Puts a Face on Protecting Brain Cells and Fighting the Diseases of Aging
Until recently the best thing to protect a football player’s head was his helmet. But recently, with the growing popularity of a new product called Prevagen™ (www.prevagen.com), there is an option to help protect the brain off the field also. Given the commonality between hard hits on... - June 04, 2008 - Quincy Bioscience
PMI Announces Its October 2008 Short Course
Porous Materials, Inc. readies for its October Short Course and is now accepting registrations. - June 04, 2008 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Clinical Trials in Russia. 1st Quarter 2008
On June 2, 2008 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO, presented the current issue of its Orange Paper, a regular analytical report on the market of clinical trials in Russia. According to the report The Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development of the Russian Federation (alias RosZdravNadzor, RZN) approved 130 new clinical trials in Russia in Q1 2008. - June 04, 2008 - Synergy Research Group
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Roselle Park - Opportunity for All to Make a Difference in the Fight Against Cancer
Candlelight Ceremony Honors Those Affected – While Caretakers Join Forces in Cancer Prevention Study. - June 04, 2008 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
Third Annual Free Breast Augmentation Giveaway at Erotica-LA Convention
There is less than one week left until the MyFreeImplants.com & Dr. William Brennan Boob Job Giveaway. The event is scheduled to take place on stage at Erotica-LA, a three-day sexuality and lifestyle exposition, from June 6th through June 8th, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. - June 03, 2008 - MyFreeImplants.com, LLC
Eclipse Spa Hits a Home Run with Sexy Men Product Line
Eclipse Spa Hits a Home Run with Sexy Men Product Line featuring an all-organic, paraben free Triple Play approach to skin care. - June 03, 2008 - EclipseSpa
Dr. Rebecca Pitts Achieves Accredited Fellow Status in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry®
Dr. Rebecca Pitts has achieved Accredited Fellow status in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Accredited Fellow status marks the highest level of clinical achievement in the AACD. - June 03, 2008 - Rebecca Pitts Centre for Cosmetic and Advanced Dentistry