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Orthopedic Surgery for Africans in Chennai, India
African grandmother Ejike Eunice outsourced her bilateral knee replacements to Indian surgery centre. - January 28, 2008 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Hosts Movie Night
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, the doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that the firm will be hosting a free movie night on Friday, Feb. 8 from 6-10 p.m. - January 28, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Laser + Skin Institute Dermatology Center Announces New Laser Treatment Which Demonstrates Advanced Anti-Aging Benefits
The Laser + Skin Institute (LSI) announces an exciting new Laser treatment for skin resurfacing called Pixel. An Open House is scheduled for Monday February 11th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at 33 Main Street, Suite 103 in Chatham. The event is open to the public. Dr. Lisa Coppa and her staff will... - January 28, 2008 - Laser + Skin Institute
Core Therapeutics Announces the Grand Opening of Its First Center in Ipswich
“Urinary incontinence is an enormous problem,” said Robin Howe, BSN RN Managing Director and founder of Core Therapeutics. “A recent U.S. Public Health Service study reported that at least 27 million American adults experience some degree of incontinence. Many of them are men or... - January 28, 2008 - Continence Connection, LLC
Made in Belgrade: New Arrival in UK Dental Tourism Market Offers Service with a (Serbian) Smile
YourFavouriteDentist.co.uk bridges gap between Britain and Belgrade - January 28, 2008 - Yourfavouritedentist
AnaSpec Introduces 9 New Antibody Products
Continuing to rapidly expand its antibody offerings, AnaSpec added nine (9) new antibody products to its growing collection. Anti-AKT pan (IN) - Cat# 54320, 50 µg Host: rabbit polyclonal; Species Reactivity: human; mouse; rat; bovine; zebrafish; Applications: WB Anti-AKT pan (NT) - Cat#... - January 27, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Dr Balch High Blood Pressure Formula
Mitamins launches Dr Balch’s High Blood Pressure condition specific supplement formula: Vitamin C 100mg, Calcium 100mg, Magnesium 50mg, CoQ-10 60mg, Flax Seed Powder 50mg, Bioflavonoid Concentrate 100mg, Garlic Extract 100mg, Hawthorn Extract 250mg, Reishi Extract 50mg, Taurine... - January 27, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Growing Mobile Cath Lab Market Leads to Expansion at Modular Devices Inc.
Move to larger production facility will allow company to keep up with the growing demand for Mobile and Modular Cardiac/Vascular & EP Lab rentals. - January 26, 2008 - Modular Devices Inc.
GLYCOMAIZE™ Refuels Muscles by Replenishing & Topping Off Glycogen
Waxy Maize Starches and Trehalose provide immediate and intermediate energy while Carbogen® enzymes promote rapid utilization by the body. - January 26, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Xcelience Expands Its Early Drug Development Capabilities
The Tampa-based CRO is first to acquire next generation Xcelodose. - January 26, 2008 - Xcelience, LLC
Healthcare Scouts Expands Its Therapy Permanent Career Services to Licensed Therapy Professionals Looking for the Right Career Fit
Healthcare Scouts announced today that it is expanding its permanent career services to include more Therapy professionals nationwide. Disciplines now served include: Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), Clinical Educators, Pulmonary Rehab Specialists, Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT), Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT), along with Director and High level positions among others. - January 26, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Intrasphere Technologies Launches PharmaCM: Content Management for Life Sciences Organizations
Solution powered by Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 (MOSS) offers clients comprehensive management of regulated information in a familiar working environment. - January 26, 2008 - Intrasphere Technologies, Inc.
HTI Produces Research Report on Trends in the Medical Travel Industry (January 22, 2008)
HealthCare Tourism International, the Los Angeles-based healthcare tourism non-profit organization, recently published its first Annual Health Tourism Trends report highlighting the in-depth details of the world’s most popular destinations and health procedures for health tourism search in... - January 26, 2008 - HealthCare Tourism International, Inc
Baxa Corporation Launches Campaign to Recognize IV Nurse Day and Introduce the New PadLock® Set Saver
New Baxa eCampaign targets IV Nurses to introduce the PadLock Set Saver and honors nurses for their dedication to patients. The PadLock Set Saver device is designed to promote best practice for aseptic IV administration set storage, preventing contamination of the administration set when disconnected from the patient. The Set Saver also eliminates the use of IV administration set caps, which are a known choking hazard – especially in pediatric applications. - January 25, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Healthcare Scouts Will be Attending The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, Held March 14-17, 2008 in San Diego, California
The American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, held March 14-17, 2008 in San Diego, exhibits the latest trends and best practices in pharmacy, while sharing experiences and ideas with 7,000 pharmacy professionals from every practice setting. APhA2008 is designed to provide pharmacists with timely information and resources that help enrich careers. - January 25, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Asiatic Beauty Co Sdn Bhd
Asiatic Beauty Co Sdn Bhd (a Penang based cosmetic skincare company) has re-launched its website under the more prestigious domain name; http://www.asiatic-beauty.my This strategic move also coincides with the launch of the international domain name http://www.asiatic-beauty.com The former (.my)... - January 25, 2008 - Asiatic Beauty Co Sdn Bhd
Salon Launches New Website and Spring Collection of Cuts, Colors and Styles
dkhair.com offers rich photos of the latest hairstyles to inspire clients to ‘spring into spring.’ - January 25, 2008 - DK Hair
Try 100% Whey Gold Standard™ in Vanilla Chai
If you think spiced black tea with honey and milk sounds terrific, imagine being able to enjoy this great taste in a nutrient-rich shake packed with 24 grams of high-quality protein. You can with Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey Gold Standard™ In Vanilla Chai. - January 25, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Crutchfield Dermatology Reports Continued Success with the New LipoDissolve Ultra
Lipodissolve Ultra is a new and special type of Mesotherapy that is a highly effective, non-surgical technique to reduce or eliminate unwanted deposits of fat (adipose tissue) with little or no downtime. Developed exclusively at Crutchfield Dermatology. - January 25, 2008 - Crutchfield Dermatology
Aging Services Leader Ecumen to Discuss Technology's Role in United States' Age Wave at U.S. Senate Hearing
Aging services provider Ecumen, one of the country’s largest non-profit senior housing, services and development companies, will share in a U.S. Senate briefing, how it’s using technology to prepare for the United States’ age wave and help shape livable communities that foster successful aging. - January 24, 2008 - Ecumen
The Cardiovascular Disease Foundation Hosts Annual 5K Walk for Life® & Free Health Fair
Fifth Annual 5K Walk and Free Community Health Fair to help local residents learn how to prevent and recognize cardiovascular disease and its many risk factors. Fun for all ages. - January 24, 2008 - Cardiovascular Disease Foundation
Have You Heard the Latest Buzz in Wound Care? Supreme Medical Partners with Derma Sciences to Promote and Distribute MEDIHONEY Wound Dressings
Supreme Medical Fulfillment Systems ("Supreme Medical") has partnered with Derma Sciences, Inc (OTCBB: DSCI) to promote and distribute MEDIHONEY Wound Dressings to its national customer base. Healthcare Professionals can now view a video presentation on the MEDIHONEY line of wound... - January 24, 2008 - Supreme Medical Fulfillment Systems, Inc.
Orbit Medical Opens New Office in Phoenix, Arizona
Orbit Medical a leader in durable medical equipment distribution, is expanding its presence with a new office in Phoenix, AZ. - January 24, 2008 - Orbit Medical
The First Fully Cementless Knee Replacement Performed at CentraState by Orthopedic Surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, NJ
On Tuesday, November 20th, Dr Michael Greller and Dr Alan Nasar, orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, performed the first fully cementless, minimally invasive total knee replacement using trabecular metal technology in the history of CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ. - January 24, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Minimizing and Treating Sebaceous Cysts
Mitamins has launched a new supplement formula from Dr. Balch especially designed to target Sebaceous Cysts. This natural treatment formula is targeted at building the body's natural clearance and preventative processes, which work against sebaceous cysts. The formula includes all the essential natural ingredients to target this condition. - January 24, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Churches Develop Congregational Senior Housing to Expand Ministry in Age Wave, According to Ecumen’s Newest Whitepaper
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregation in Sandpoint, Idaho provides model for creating successful aging communities - January 23, 2008 - Ecumen
Ann Denson-Willis Discovers the Solution to Maintaining a Freshly Styled Hairdo While Allowing for a Healthy Nights Sleep - My Hairdo Pillow Banishes Bed Head for Good
Americans spend millions getting their hair styled each year, many having it done weekly to maintain a salon perfect hairdo. The problem is that the hairdos gets flattened after the first nights sleep. Ann Denson-Willis invented My Hairdo Pillow to help women maintain perfect hairdo and get a good nights sleep. - January 23, 2008 - My Hairdo Pillow
Axis Command Group Offers Single and Married Executives Relationship Coaching by Phone with 'Executive Alignment Coaching'
Personal Growth Expert and Executive Coach, Teresa Ann Foxworthy, Guides Men and Women through Relationship Challenges to Find and Refine Success Strategies in both Personal and Professional Arenas - January 23, 2008 - Axis Command Group
AnaSpec Announces a Broad Selection of T-Cell Epitopes
AnaSpec has announced the availability of a wide selection of T-Cell Epitopes, available both individually and pooled. - January 23, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Worried by What You See in the Media About Tough Love Programs?
Peninsula Village urges parents to get all the facts on any treatment facility. - January 23, 2008 - Peninsula Village
Control Lupus Symptoms, Lead a Full Life
At Mitamins, a new supplement formula targeted at Lupus from Dr. Balch has been launched. This natural lupus treatment formula is designed to control the symptoms of lupus as well as promote overall health. Botanicals, such as ginger, having strong anti-inflammatory properties are included. The... - January 23, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Herbs Found in SoCal Cleanse® Detox & Cleansing Formula Top the USDA List of Antioxidant Capacities of Foods
Many of the herbs used in the SoCal Cleanse® Detox & Cleansing Formula are among the top 20 including cinnamon, oregano, turmeric, basil, ginger, and thyme. But the values these top 20 have are not just high, they are exponentially higher than other antioxidant rich foods. - January 23, 2008 - SoCal Cleanse
Ya Ya Yoga Group Volunteer/Yoga Trip: Thailand Spring 2008
Ya Ya Yoga wants to draw attention and circulate this information about an opportunity for people to use their vacation as a working trip as well as a time to learn yoga and meditation while giving back to another community. There will be studies done on the environment, recycling and interaction with the local children of Thailand. It will be a chance to learn how other cultures do what Americans are doing toward global awareness. - January 22, 2008 - Ya Ya Yoga
Clever Aromatherapy Candle Line Lights Up Vail Cascade Resort and Spa
Vail Cascade Resort and Spa, a Rocky Mountain landmark, now features Aromatherapy Interventions™ pure-burn soy blend candles in both the main gift shop and the spa. “The scents are mood-setting” says Julie Goraj, Marketing Communications Manager of Vail’s only ski-in/ski-out, AAA Four-Diamond Ski Resort and Spa, “and the humor is very clever.” The complete product line can be viewed at: www.aromatherapyinterventions.com - January 22, 2008 - Aromatherapy Interventions
Anatstat Health Education Media Promotes and Expands
Anatstat Health Education Media, a health education company that specializes in developing interactive patient education materials, announced today that Jonas Tolliver and Scott Romer have accepted positions as Account Executives. Mr. Tolliver comes to Anatstat with over 5 years of successful... - January 22, 2008 - Anatstat USA Health Education Media
South Shore Skin Center Announces "Epidermal Repair" - Newest Product Promotes Healing Following Cosmetic Skin Procedures
As a leading cosmetic dermatology office on the South Shore, South Shore Skin Center has recently added a new product to sooth and calm skin after rejuvenating cosmetic treatments. Epidermal Repair from SkinCeuticals, a therapeutic treatment for skin after a cosmetic procedure, is now available at... - January 22, 2008 - South Shore Skin Center
Axis Command Group Heads Up Corporate Services for Axis Magna Group's Conglomerate
Wellness Programs, Executive and Organizational Development, Executive Coaching and Management Consulting Lead Roster of Services - January 22, 2008 - Axis Command Group
Speaking of Women’s Health Hosts Corporate Breakfast & Preview Event
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of the Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation and president of Iatria Spa, has announced that the organization will host a Corporate Breakfast & Preview event on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Capital City Club, located at 411 Fayetteville Street Mall. The... - January 22, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Global Vision Takes Automated Proofreading Solutions to PharmaPack, Paris
Global Vision, the leader in automated proofreading solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, will be demonstrating its content verification capabilities at PharmPack, Paris, February 6-7, 2008. Located at booth F04, Global Vision will be giving live demonstrations on how their solutions can... - January 22, 2008 - Global Vision
Tennessee Congressman David Davis Visits Peninsula Village
Congressman David Davis (District 1) and his Tennessee office manager Paul Chapman recently accepted an invitation to visit Peninsula Village in response to Congressional hearings that took place in October of 2007. These Congressional hearings were to review the US Government Accountability... - January 22, 2008 - Peninsula Village
Weedless Wednesday Includes Smokeless Tobacco
London Laser Health Care Centre announces the first laser program to treat smokeless tobacco addiction. - January 21, 2008 - London Laser Health Care Centre Inc
Relief from Tinnitus
Dr. Balch has launched a Mitamins supplement designed to target Tinnitus. This supplement contains Vitamins B-12 and B-6, as well as the nutrients Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Biotin, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, and Pantothenic Acid. It also includes Choline Bitartrate, Inositol, PABA, and Gingko Extract. - January 21, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Improve Quality of Life with Supplement Targeting Hypothyroidism
Mitamins launches a formula by Dr. Balch that is specified to target Hypothyroidism. It contains Vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B-6, and B-12, as well as the nutrients Calcium, Iodine, Magnesium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Biotin, Copper, Selenium, Maganese, Chromium, Potassium, Pantothenic... - January 21, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Defeat Narcolepsy the Natural Way
Mitamins launches a new formula from Dr. Balch that is specified to target Narcolepsy. This supplement contains a complete spectrum of B vitamins, which are especially nourishing to the brain: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B12, Folate, Pantothenic Acid and Vitamin B6. The formula also includes an Amino Acid Mix, as well as L-Tyrosine, L-Glutamine, Lecithin and Ginkgo Extract. Necessary minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium and Chromium are included as well. - January 21, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Supplement for Emphysema: Enhance and Support Lung Health
From Sunnyvale, California - At Mitamins, a new supplement formula from Dr. Balch, which is targeted at Emphysema has been launched. This natural emphysema formula is focused on lung system recovery and repair. Botanicals such as Ginkgo Biloba, used to help with peripheral circulation, are included alongside powerful immunity-enhancing components such as Astragalus. Smoking- and stress-related nutritional deficiencies are addressed with a variety of essentials. - January 21, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Pain Patients Should Not be Punished for Opioid Medication Abuse or Addiction
According to a special report from Pain-Topics.org, practitioners prescribing opioids for pain should be prepared to deal with patients’ problems in using the medicines. Patients should not be discharged from treatment if opioid abuse or addiction occurs. - January 20, 2008 - Pain Treatment Topics
Garden Girl Introduces Fresh, Green, Hip Line of Skin Care Products
Garden Girl, an organic skin care company located in Needham, Massachusetts, has announced their new line of hip skin care products as a way to be green. Retro-inspired and creatively produced, the line of body lotions and cleansing gels are free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, artificial... - January 20, 2008 - Garden Girl
MensMax.com Dedicates February to Penis Skin Care Awareness
MensMax.com is launching a print and radio campaign to raise awareness for Penis Skin Care during the month of February. They are getting the word out in February on radio and in print that it is important for men to pay attention to penis skin care. - January 20, 2008 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)
"At the Crossroads" - South Shore Elder Services Announces Educational Series on Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and Driving
As part of an ongoing educational series for family caregivers, South Shore Elder Services Inc. will host a workshop that addresses driving issues affecting seniors and their families. - January 20, 2008 - South Shore Elder Services
Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board Appoints New Member
Paul Heyens Brings Community Involvement, Executive Expertise to Organization. - January 20, 2008 - Taiga Bioactives