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Local Author James "Tad" Geiger MD, Author of the Sweet Smell of Success: Health and Wealth Secrets, Sets Sail on World’s Biggest Book Launch Party
James "Tad" Geiger MD, author of The Sweet Smell of Success: Health and Wealth Secrets. Dr Geiger is a clinical aromatherapist and clinical anesthesiologist promoting the integration of essential oils and exotic juices therapies into Allopathic medicine. Dr Geiger is available for interviews and presentations. Please accept this invitation to join Dr Geiger on The Secret cruise of a life with Dr Bob Proctor, Michael Beckwith, Doug Wead, Mark Victor Hansen, Mary Morrissey and Gerry Robert. - September 04, 2007 - oilMD
BitwineTM Offers Care by Licensed Dietitians and Nutritionists
“Trusted Advice from Real People” Service Expands to Shrink Your Waist and Guide You to Better Health - September 02, 2007 - Bitwine
Smart for Life Goes Organic
Smart for Life Tampa Bay LLC officially announces its earth friendly approach to weight loss. With new and improved organic products, Smart for Life Weight Management™ is bridging the gap between a healthy lifestyle and a healthy planet. - September 02, 2007 - Smart For Life Weight Management
Kansas Citians Recognize fig. Medical Director; Dr. John Hiebert Selected as One of Kansas City’s Best Plastic Surgeons
Fig., the leader in medically supervised body shaping, is pleased to announce that Dr. John Hiebert, was nominated as one of the top five plastic surgeons to be recognized as the “Best of KC Plastic Surgeon.” - August 31, 2007 - fig.
EPAM Wins International Stevie® Award as the Best MIS & IT Company
EPAM Systems, Inc., the leading global offshore software engineering outsourcing provider with development centers in Central/Eastern Europe and Russia, has won an International Stevie Award as the "Best MIS & IT Organization" in The 2007 International Business Awards program. The... - August 31, 2007 - EPAM Systems
HealthCare Through the Internet
Confidential, Convenient and Affordable Lab Testing - August 30, 2007 - Personalized Lab Services, LLC
Iatria Spa And Health Center Voted “Best Massage” in Western Wake County
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BioWest 2007 Organizers Seek the Best and Brightest of the Rocky Mountain Region’s Bioscience Start-Ups for the Venture Showcase Competition
BioWest, The Rocky Mountain Region’s Premier Bioscience Conference and Expo, is again looking for the best bioscience start-ups in the region as candidates for the $10,000 Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award. Six companies will be chosen to present at the Showcase in December, which will be judged by a panel of national venture capitalists. Deadline for entry is September 28, 2007. - August 30, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Performance Logic, Inc., Launches Web-Based Employee Suggestion Tracker; New Feature Allows Organizations to Automate and Manage Employee Suggestion Programs
Performance Logic, Inc. (PL), a leading provider of SaaS project portfolio management (PPM) solutions for the healthcare, government, and financial industries, recently unveiled their new web-based idea tracker. The new tool allows employee suggestions to be captured from company-wide intranets and... - August 30, 2007 - Performance Logic, Inc.
Axis Medical Staffing™, Inc. Receives Joint Commission Certification
Axis Medical Staffing, a leading provider of supplemental medical staffing for facilities nationwide, today announced that the company has been recognized by the Joint Commission as achieving the Health Care Staffing Services certification. Ryan Skjonsberg, Co-CEO, Axis Medical Staffing, states... - August 30, 2007 - Axis Medical Staffing, Inc.
Internet-Based Phone Reminders Slash Missed Appointments
Entirely Automated Phone Reminders Save Staff Time, Produce Superior Results - August 30, 2007 - Sesame Communications
The Dental Air Force®, a System That Provides Safe and Gradual Tooth Whitening, is Now Available
A system is now available that provides safe and gradual tooth whitening that also replaces tooth brushing and flossing. - August 29, 2007 - Dental Air Force
MMI Associates, Inc. Sponsors Speaking of Women’s Health
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based public relations and marketing firm, has announced that the firm will sponsor the 2007 Speaking of Women’s Health conference, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health,... - August 29, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
Optician Caters to the Time Starved Individual and Makes "Housecalls" with Personally Selected Eyewear to the Client's Location
New York City’s Premier Optician takes Atlanta by storm using old school tactics with a modern cutting edge - August 29, 2007 - Eyeworks of Decatur
New Labeled Antibodies: Anti-CD-3ε, Anti-CD79α
Leveraging its expertise in both detection reagents and antibodies, AnaSpec has introduced a new series of labeled Anti-CD-3ε and anti-CD79α antibodies. - August 29, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Okanagan Nutraceutical Company Sets Its Sights on Ontario
BC-based SBT Seabuckthorn International Inc. teams up with international distributor Axel Kraft International to break into the Ontario Natural Health market in a big way. - August 29, 2007 - SBT Seabuckthorn International Inc.
Specialty Sunwear Designed Exclusively for Tweens
Where can tweens find unique sunglasses made exclusively for them? Chizzlin Shades is more than ready to penetrate the market niche of "quality" sunwear for 8-12 year olds, with smokin' colored frames, in sizzlin' hot styles. What's more, all styles are equipped with lenses that provide maximum UV protection. - August 29, 2007 - chizzlin shades
Urist Cosmetics Expands Product Line of 'Complete' Solutions for Younger, Firmer Looking Skin
Urist Cosmetics Inc., a leading-edge cosmetics company specializing in injection-free beauty alternatives is proud to announce three exciting new additions to their ‘Complete’ product line of advanced skincare products. - August 29, 2007 - Urist Cosmetics, Inc.
Rabbit Healthcare Systems Runs at Fast Pace
Austin, Texas-based company holds leadership role in EMR for oncology practices - August 28, 2007 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Fig. Announces New Chief Marketing Officer; Fast Growing Company Taps Rob Marandino to Join Executive Team
Fig., the leading authority in medically supervised body shaping, today announced that it has named Rob Marandino as the company’s chief marketing officer. - August 28, 2007 - fig.
Choice Medical Services Signs Agreement with Cubanacan Turismo Y Salud, Cuba’s Health Tourism Leader - Choice Sends U.S. Patient to Cuba, to Arrive Early Sept.
Choice Medical Services has arranged for an uninsured Georgia man to go to Cuba for low-cost medical care. He is expected to arrive in Cuba by early September for orthopedic surgery. Separately, Choice has signed an agreement with Cubanacan Turismo Y Salud (Cubanacan Tourism & Health), that allows Choice to provide access to Cuba's leading hotels and resorts for use by its patients. - August 28, 2007 - Choice Medical Services
AnaSpec Introduces Thirty-Six New Catalog Peptides
Today AnaSpec, one of the world’s largest providers of custom and catalog peptides, introduced thirty-six (36) new peptides for drug discovery research. Protease-Activated Receptor-4; PAR-4 Agonist; amide; human Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) (667-676); Swedish mutation Colivelin AGA-(C8R)... - August 28, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces Industry’s Longest Wavelength Assay Kit for TACE Detection
This week AnaSpec introduced the SensoLyteTM 520 TACE Assay Kit, offering fluorescence detection at the industry’s longest wavelengths. With higher fluorescence quantum yield and longer emission wavelength, this kit shows less autofluorescence interference from test compounds and cellular... - August 28, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Beth A. Black, President and CEO of Orlampa Enterprises, Inc. is Featured in the October, 2007 Issue of Healthier You
Beth A. Black, President and CEO of Orlampa Enterprises, Inc. is featured in the October 2007 issue of Healthier You, a national magazine that focuses on alternatives to traditional medical approaches to health. Orlampa Enterprises is an internet based product broker specializing in personalized health and wellness related services. - August 28, 2007 - Orlampa Enterprises
Oklahoma Businesswoman Introduces "eight Body Moisture" as an Intensive Treatment for Dry Skin
"eight" is a healing, luxurious, multi-level moisturizing body lotion fortified with 8 (+) natural ingredients to nourish dry skin. The Defining Difference is the Ingredients: almond oil, aloe vera gel, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, emu oil, evening primrose oil, jojoba oil, lanolin, lavender oil, monoi oil, rice bran oil, sunflower oil, vitamin e oil, and wheat germ. - August 27, 2007 - Eight Body Moisture
White Dahlia Massage and Wellness Center Celebrates Successful Year
White Dahlia, a membership-driven North Raleigh massage and wellness spa, announces the company has successfully completed its first year in business, sustaining profitability with steady revenue increases, growing to serve more than 500 members and doubling staff. - August 26, 2007 - White Dahlia
AnaSpec’s Published References Passes 500
As compiled by Stanford University’s Highwire Press, the number of published papers that cite AnaSpec’s products has passed 500. - August 26, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, P.A. Adds Ground-Breaking ProFractional™ Laser to Menu of Services
Edina medical spa is the first in Minnesota to incorporate the breakthrough Profractional™ laser into its cosmetic practice. - August 26, 2007 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
Dallas Wraps Its Arms Around Medically Supervised Body Shaping by fig.; Fig. to Help Patients Find Their Beautiful Shapes
Dallas is clearly demonstrating that when it comes to breakthroughs in eliminating body fat, the answer is fig.™ (http://www.fig.com) The leader in medically supervised body shaping is enjoying tremendous success, just eight weeks after opening its doors in three Dallas locations. More than... - August 25, 2007 - fig.
November Conference Will Show Healthcare Providers How to Partner with Corporations to Provide Wellness Programs
The goal of this conference is to introduce healthcare providers to the $5.8 billion corporate wellness market, show them how to develop and prepare for corporate wellness partnerships and to give insight into the corporation’s needs and goals for providing clinically sound and impactive wellness programs. - August 25, 2007 - Immuno Laboratories
New Help for Smokers Trying to Quit
Paradise Promotions Ltd., a Canadian corporation that manufactures and distributes a government approved herbal-based, smoking cessation aid across Canada, is preparing to launch the medicine into the United States marketplace. - August 25, 2007 - Paradise Promotions Ltd.
Baxa Corporation Ranked by Inc. Magazine as One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the US
Baxa Corporation is now ranked in the list of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the US. The Inc. 5,000 list is an extension of the magazine’s annual 500 list, recognizing the many businesses that are too big to grow at the pace required to make the well-known Inc. 500 list. - August 25, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
AnaSpec Introduces 10 New Catalog Antibodies
Continuing in its commitment to rapidly expand its antibody offerings, AnaSpec, a leading provider of integrated proteomics solutions, added ten (10) new antibodies to its growing collection of catalog antibodies. Anti-MAP1-LC3 beta (NT) - Cat# 29783, 50 µg Host:rabbit polyclonal; Species... - August 25, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Zyto Congratulates Xymogen for fitfood (tm) Weight Loss Product
Xymogen Inc. has created a new weight loss product designed to help anyone who wants to get lean, get healthy, and get fit. - August 25, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
Fig. Announces New Chief Financial Officer; Fast Growing Company Taps Marty Moore to Join Executive Team
Fig. (http://www.fig.com), the leading authority in medically supervised body shaping, today announced that it has named Marty Moore as the company’s new chief financial officer. - August 23, 2007 - fig.
Collagen + Algae + Vitamin E = "Colvita": No Diet Supplements Possessing These Properties Existed Yet. This is the First One.
The development of life on Earth is based on protein. It dies completely when its peptide chains break down. Yet some primitive organisms are able to return their proteins to full vitality after long periods of complete hibernation. Collagenelife Intl. introduces Natural Collagen “Colvita” that is the newest generation of dietary supplements, which offers the most sophisticated and natural way of activating the production of collagen in a human's body. - August 23, 2007 - Collagenelife Intl.
Travel BaBees, Inc. Makes Traveling with Babies Easier
Baby equipment rental and supply company provides all the comforts of home. - August 23, 2007 - Travel BaBees, Inc.
WallSt.net Interview of ZYTO Corp. Founder Dr. Vaughn R. Cook Discusses Company Growth
ZYTO Corp. is the subject of an interview on WallSt.net featuring company founder Dr. Vaughn R. Cook. The interview is available for listening online. - August 23, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
Dudur Launches Personal Care Line with Natural Marine Ingredients
Dudur Skin Care products set to revolutionize personal care industry with its marine slimming, relaxing, moisturizing baths, shower lotions, body scrubs, creams, lotions and body oils. - August 23, 2007 - Dudur Skin Care
AnaSpec Introduces CEF Control Peptide Pool
One of the world’s largest providers of catalog peptides, AnaSpec introduced its CEF Control Peptide Pool. Previously available only individually, this group of peptides is now available pooled. The CEF Control Peptide Pool is a group of 32 peptides, 8-12 amino acids in length, with... - August 23, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Local Chiropractor Helps Soldiers Overseas Through “Operation DVD”
An Illinois chiropractor is reaching out to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, by giving them something to watch. Dr. Robert Scranton, owner of Community Chiropractic Center, has been collecting DVD’s and sending them to troops in the war zone. Dr. Scranton says he found out about it through... - August 22, 2007 - Dr. Robert Scranton, D.C.
Healing Circle as Ohana
The Distant Reiki Healing Circle at johreiki.net is a little different than most. Everyone who requests Reiki here will receive it every hour, day and night, 24/7. - August 22, 2007 - johreiki.net
Citysearch '07 Audience Poll Names Samuel Cole Salon One of Best Hair Salons, Color & Highlights
For the second year, Samuel Cole Salon in North Raleigh has been voted one of the Triangle area’s “Best Hair Salons” and “Best Color & Highlights” destination in the Best of Citysearch audience poll. Every year the popular online guide to U.S. cities asks its users... - August 22, 2007 - Samuel Cole Salon
AnaSpec Introduces 28 New Catalog Antibodies
Continuing in its commitment to rapidly expand its antibody offerings, AnaSpec, a leading provider of integrated proteomics solutions, added twenty-eight (28) new antibodies to its growing collection of catalog antibodies. - August 22, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia Patient Receives “Ultimate Gift” from Home Depot
When Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia patient, “Mr. D” was given the opportunity to fulfill his “Gift of the Day” wish, his only request was to remain in his home. But with a terminal cardiac condition, declining physical endurance, and a long flight of stairs, avoiding a... - August 22, 2007 - Crossroads Hospice of Philadelphia
Samaritan Licenses Tumor Inhibiting Cancer Drugs That Also Distinguish Cancerous Tumors to Improve on Chemotherapy
Samaritan announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Georgetown University for a patent covering the Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptor (PBR) which has led to Cancer drug candidates with the ability to inhibit cancerous tumors; and an imaging technique that could possibly distinguish cancerous tumors for a more targeted and improved chemotherapy. - August 21, 2007 - Samaritan Pharmaceuticals
Over 500 Medtech Startup Companies Identified in Database from MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Over 500 medical technology companies that have been founded in recent years, many not identified by any other source, have been identified by MedMarket Diligence, an information and insight source on the medical technology industry. The companies are accessible via a new "Medtech Startup Companies Database." - August 21, 2007 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Ophthalmology Devices, Drugs, Diagnostics Market Report with Country-Specific Forecasts, Segment-Specific Market Share Forecasts to 2012 (from MMD, LLC)
One of the most detailed market reports from MedMarket Diligence (MMD), this report presents the current state of the ophthalmic diagnostic, drug and device markets and reveals the trends and opportunities in ophthalmology products by segment, country and competitor worldwide. Drawn from insider expertise, and completed through extensive research of primary and secondary sources, the report is an invaluable resource to understand current and evolving markets for ophthalmology products. - August 21, 2007 - MedMarket Diligence, LLC
Sleep Study Suggests Magnetic Sleep Machine Promotes Deeper Sleep and Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain
Somnogram shows Sleep on Command™ Delta-rhythm magnetic signals help promote slow-wave, Delta-stage sleep throughout the night resulting in remarkable daytime pain relief in subject with fibromyalgia pain. - August 20, 2007 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Baxa Announces 2008 Dates for STAR Center Professional Pharmacy and Cleanroom Training
Baxa Corporation announces the future 2008 training schedule for its professional Skills Training, Academics and Resources (STAR) Center for pharmacy and cleanroom skills training. Classes through the remainder of 2007 have been sold out since June. The first class in 2008 will be held January 22-24, with subsequent 2008 program dates: March 18-20, April 22-24 and June 17-19. - August 20, 2007 - Baxa Corporation