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Taiga Bioactives Unveils National Campaign for New Cold Sore Treatment
Dr.Krane’s KoolLips Cold Sore Treatment Features Sophistication, Sex Appeal - November 30, 2007 - Taiga Bioactives
Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, P.A. Unveils New Non-Surgical Laser Creation, The North Star Peel
Minnesota medical spa’s latest laser innovation combines Sciton® ProFractional® Laser technology with MicoLaserPeel and Broadband Light (BBL) technology to pack a serious punch in the fight against aging skin. - November 29, 2007 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners of Its 2007 Awards Program, Honoring the Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2007 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Friday, December 7, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at the CBSA’s annual awards luncheon. Held in conjunction with the 2007 BioWest Conference at the Grand Hyatt Denver, registration information is available at the BioWest Conference website. - November 29, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Vaginal Laser Surgery to Enhance Muscle Tone, Strength & Control
Vaginal Rejuvenation, tightening of the vaginal muscles, or Vaginoplasty is an increasingly popular procedure. Dr. Shuell performs the Laser Vaginal Reconstruction on an outpatient basis in less than two hours. - November 29, 2007 - Body Sculpting Center
Extreme Makeover, Home Edition to Feature Family Living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
APFED announced today it has received confirmation of the airing of Extreme Makeover, Home Edition, which will feature the Stockdale family from Middleton, Idaho with children living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders. The show will air on ABC on December 2, 2007. - November 29, 2007 - APFED
AnaSpec Introduces AnaTagTM Protein Labeling Kits with HiLytePlusTM
AnaSpec introduced a new series of AnaTagTM Labeling Kits now available with the revolutionary new HiLytePlus™ series of long-wavelength dyes. - November 29, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Taiga BioActives Enters Into Strategic Partnership with Tech Avenue Ventures
Canadian Life Sciences Companies Join Forces to Drive Commercialization of High Performance Natural Consumer Products - November 29, 2007 - Taiga Bioactives
AnaSpec Celebrates the Holidays with Its Customers
AnaSpec will be adding a one pound box of See’s Candy into every order placed from now through the end of the year. - November 29, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Entrepreneur Magazine Features PR.com in Its December 2007 Issue
PR.com is listed as one of five recommended press release distribution services by Entrepreneur Magazine and Entrepreneur.com. - November 28, 2007 - PR.com
In Response to National Institutes of Health Warning, BeneOmega.com Announces Campaign to Combat Holiday Weight Gain
Recently, the National Institutes of Health released the results of a study indicating that the weight gained during the holidays is a major contributing factor to the obesity epidemic in the U.S. According to Dr. Jack Yanovski, M.D., Ph.D. of the NIH, “Although an average holiday weight gain... - November 28, 2007 - NourishLife LLC
6 Reasons Why Your Back Pain or Sciatica Won’t Go Away
Many back and leg pain sufferers are frustrated by pain that just wont go away despite many prior treatments. Noted author, lecturer and back pain specialist, Dr. Barry L Marks, DC explains why this particular problem is so troublesome. He outlines 6 reasons why back pain and sciatica... - November 28, 2007 - Orange Spine & Disc Rehabilitation Center
Nordic Walking Poles Radically Improve Balance & Stability
Nordic Walking Poles – A Huge Aid for Those With Balance Issues Including MS, Parkinson’s or Neuropathy (No Longer Just for Athletes & Expert Skiers). - November 28, 2007 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Integra Announces DocuTrack 4.2 with Enterprise Interface Support
Integra's leading workflow and document management system features key new enterprise features in DocuTrack 4.2 including support for enterprise versions of all leading pharmacy operating systems such as QS/1, Framework and HBS; as well as support for the concurrent use of DocuTrack by multiple pharmacy operating systems, including those from different vendors. - November 28, 2007 - Integra, Inc.
White Dahlia Massage Participates in Ridgewood Shopping Center’s Turkey Trot
During the Thanksgiving Day 8K Turkey Trot, White Dahlia representatives will be onsite to provide information on the benefits of massage therapy. - November 28, 2007 - White Dahlia
Therapeutic Tutoring in Boca Raton Helps Children with Learning Disabilities and Mental Illness Close the Learning Gap
Children with special learning needs have a therapeutic option in place to help them exceed. - November 28, 2007 - Nikki Woller, LCSW, CFLE
Atlas Experts to Share Key Strategies at National Ergonomics Conference
Atlas Ergonomics, LLC, specialists in reducing work-related injuries and related costs, will share findings from applied research and intervention in office and healthcare ergonomics at the National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, November 27 through 30, 2007 in Las Vegas. On Thursday,... - November 28, 2007 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
"Awake" the Movie Highlights the Need for "Goldilocks" Anesthesia, Says Dr. Barry L. Friedberg
In the well-known fairy tale, Goldilocks finds Poppa bear's porridge too hot, Mama bear's porridge too cold, but Baby bear's porridge just right. ‘Goldilocks’ anesthesia alludes to minimally invasive anesthesia(MIA)® wherein patients are neither over-anesthetized nor under-anesthetized but 'just right.' - November 27, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
Somnia Announces "The Five Rules for Choosing the Right Anesthesia Management Company" Written by Pres & CEO Marc E. Koch, MD, MBA and Exec VP & CMO Robert Goldstein, MD
Executive Healthcare Management recently published an editorial featuring the expertise of Marc E. Koch, MD, MBA, President & CEO, Somnia Inc. and Robert Goldstein, MD, Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, Somnia Inc. Excerpt from "The five rules for choosing the right... - November 27, 2007 - Somnia Inc.
Persol 714 Sunglasses - Steve McQueen's Classic Sunglasses Now Available at Eyegoodies.com
Persol 714 sunglasses and exclusive Persol 714 with blue lenses is now available at eyegoodies.com. They are limited so better act quick. Persol 714 sunglasses are perhaps most recognized and given iconic status from Steve McQueen, who was seen wearing the classic shades both off screen and on screen in movies such as the "Thomas Crown Affair" and the "The Getaway." In fact a pair of 714's from McQueen's personal collection was recently auctioned for a stunning $70,200 in 2006. - November 27, 2007 - EyeGoodies.com
The Alice Aycock Poe Center For Health Education Announces 2007 Annual Meeting Award Winners
Kim Raynor, interim chief executive officer for The Alice Aycock Poe Center For Health Education (www.poehealth.org), a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to positively impact the lives of North Carolina youth through health education, has announced its 2007 Annual Meeting award winners. The... - November 27, 2007 - The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health Education
Baxa to Sponsor Exhibitor’s Theatre: How to Get Your Administration to Buy What You Need: Building a Solid Business Plan 101 at ASHP
Colorado-based pharmacy products manufacturer, Baxa Corporation, is sponsoring a program at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 3rd. The speaker will discuss key financial analyses and metrics and how to use them to build a compelling business plan. - November 27, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Samaritan Presented Favorable Caprospinol Data at Alzheimer's Drug Development Summit
In an in vivo 'Proof of Concept' study, Samaritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has confirmed Caprospinol's (SP-233) efficacy in its ability to dramatically decrease beta amyloid plaque in the brain, accompanied by a complete recovery of memory back to baseline (p=0.002), as shown in a Morris water maze task. This study confirms previously reported in vitro data and suggests Caprospinol may not only slow the progress of Alzheimer's, but may also reverse plaque-related brain injuries associated with AD. - November 27, 2007 - Samaritan Pharmaceuticals
Service Animals Help Children with Mental Health Problems
Service animals are used in a variety of manners. Kellie, a seven pound maltichon, helps her six year old human friend who lives with bipolar illness manage her day. - November 27, 2007 - Nikki Woller, LCSW, CFLE
Fat is a Personal Issue: Entrusting LipoDissolve® to a Female Physician
Many women feel more comfortable placing something as intimate as their own bodies in the hands of a female practitioner. Dr. Elizabeth Brauer Hagberg, owner of Skin Rejuvenation Clinic in Edina, a suburb of Minneapolis, understands this instinctively. As one of the only female physicians in her region administering LipoDissolve, she sees her niche as unique. - November 26, 2007 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
Baxa to Sponsor Exhibitor’s Theatre: The Pros and Cons of Standardized Parenteral Nutrition at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas
Colorado-based pharmacy products manufacturer, Baxa Corporation, is sponsoring a program at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 3rd. The speaker will discuss parenteral nutrition safety issues and the differences between standardized formulations and a standardized process. - November 26, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Vivalog Technologies Triples MyPACS Enterprise Install Base
In 2007, Vivalog Technologies tripled the customer base for its teaching file and knowledge management software, MyPACS Enterprise, to 30 installations. MyPACS is not a PACS, but rather a web-based knowledge management system that extends a hospital’s existing PACS with functionality for... - November 26, 2007 - Vivalog Technologies
Synesis IT Was Selected by Microsoft to Join Rapid Deployment Program (RDP) for Windows Server® 2008
Synesis IT, a leading infrastructure solutions provider, is one of only 50 companies worldwide selected by Microsoft to deploy Windows Server® 2008 pre-release for its customers. The new Windows Server® Operating System is expected to be unveiled officially by Microsoft in... - November 25, 2007 - Synesis IT
Vienex USA Inc. Announces Launch of Mystique Feminine Wipes – A Natural Odor-Neutralizing Product for the Female Market
Vienex USA Inc. announced yesterday their launch of Mystique Feminine Wipes – an odor neutralizing product for the female market. Produced from natural ingredients, Mystique Feminine Wipes is fragrance-free and represents a product not readily available in the US market. Gynecologist... - November 25, 2007 - Mystique Feminine Wipes
InjuryTV.com Makes Whiplash and Chiropractic Education Easy
InjuryTV.com is a new service that enables chiropractors to easily include patient education videos and articles on their website. - November 23, 2007 - InjuryTV.com
Artist Salvatore Principe to Showcase His Heart Paintings at Charity Fundraiser "Art with Heart" Benefiting the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
Salvatore Principe is all heart. The award winning artist is known for his unique heart giclees and paintings. His “Timeless Heart Collection”, represented by his original paintings and limited edition reproductions expresses tangible love, vibrant emotion, and tender hope – all... - November 23, 2007 - The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
Public Lecture by Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar, Freehold, NJ, on the Science Behind the Zimmer® Gender Solutions™ Knee Draws Responsive Audience to Centrastate
At the CentraState Healthcare Center in Freehold, Tuesday, November 13, Dr. Alan Nasar presented the latest in the popular series of free public lectures being offered by the team of joint replacement orthopedic specialists from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey. In the well attended lecture starting at 7.30pm, entitled “The Female Knee Replacement.” Dr. Nasar explained the science behind the Zimmer® Gender Solutions™ Knee. - November 23, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
SpaCare Announces the "Hearts for a Cure" Annual Award & Charity Celebration 2008
SpaCare announces the "hearts for a cure" annual award & Charity celebration 2008 during the 3rd annual day Spa Expo & Business Forum at the Sands Exposition Center in Las Vegas, Nevada February 5 – 7, 2008 - November 23, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Gamma Medica-Ideas and Mayo Clinic Collaborate on New Breast Cancer Research Project
Gamma Medica-Ideas Inc. (GM-I), the world leader in developing and delivering digital medical imaging devices for the pre-clinical and clinical markets, has announced its collaboration with Mayo Clinic in an important, new breast cancer research project. The main goal of the project, funded by a... - November 23, 2007 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
World Endometriosis Research Foundation Funds International Multi-Centre Study to Develop a Tool to Identify Women with Endometriosis
The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) has secured funding for its first international multi-centre study. The aim of the study is to develop a symptom-based questionnaire to predict the presence of endometriosis – a study of this scale has never been undertaken before. - November 23, 2007 - World Endometriosis Research Foundation
Smart Lipo Laser Liposuction Procedure Live UStreamed by Popular Blogger
Popular Blogger Live Ustreams her Smart Lipo Procedure by Dr. John Bergeron in Houston TX. - November 23, 2007 - SmartLipoTopDocs.com
Old Colony Elderly Services Nominates Family Caregiver - Donna Dibbern Receives Award from State
Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the state, recently nominated Donna Dibbern, a resident of Halifax, MA, for the Massachusetts Family Caregivers Award. Ms. Dibbern is a family caregiver who cares for multiple family... - November 23, 2007 - Old Colony Elderly Services
New Day Spa Opens in Historic Golden, Colorado
Relax... Unwind... Escape. Escaping the urban grind just got a lot easier with the opening of a new day spa in Golden, CO. Located in historic Downtown golden and Nestled near the sparkling waters of Clear Creek, Urban Escape is a welcome retreat for the weary city dweller. Less than a half hour... - November 22, 2007 - Urban Escape Spa
Threshold™ Can Help Bodybuilders Push Past Plateaus
Optimum Nutrition (ON) announces the introduction of their new Threshold™ muscle fatigue fighter in instantized unflavored and Fruit Fusion powder. It is formulated to buffer muscles against the fatiguing effects of hydrogen ion buildup, which takes place when glucose and glycogen are broken... - November 22, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition
Healthcare Scouts Gives at Thanksgiving
Healthcare Scouts is pleased to support organizations like the Greater Orlando Food Outreach and the Compassion Outreach Center. The goal of this organization is to help battle hunger and poverty in Central Florida, by providing food, and other resources and tools to help families struggling with... - November 22, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow, DC - A Unique and Thoughtful Business Launch
Jess Barr Desbrow is about to enter the saturated professional world of Chiropractic in beautiful Portland, Oregon. She is also nearing a time when she would like to start a family. Not unlike many women out there, she has trained for many years for a rewarding profession, yet aches to find a balance with motherhood. She describes her thought process, options, and final thoughtful choice on her upcoming business launch. - November 22, 2007 - Growing Care Chiropractic, Craniosacral and Massage
National Deaf Academy Announces New CEO
The National Deaf Academy announced a new CEO to continue to grow the vision of its original founder. NDA is a residential psychiatric facility providing services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, adolescents and adults and autistic individuals that have a communication disorder. - November 21, 2007 - National Deaf Academy
Overall Ambulatory PACS Market Scores Decline in KLAS’ 2007 Report
KLAS Announces Publication of its Ambulatory PACS Report. - November 21, 2007 - KLAS
Baxa Corporation Signs Strategic Reseller Agreement with MedKeeper for Web-Based Productivity Tool
Baxa Corporation announces its agreement with MedKeeper to market and sell a Web-based program that tracks pharmacy doses from order entry to delivery. Under the agreement, Baxa Corporation has exclusive sales and distribution rights for all worldwide healthcare markets for the MedKeeper software. - November 21, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
South Shore Caregiver Collaborative to Hold "Creating Balance & Relaxation" Presentation for Caregivers on November 29
Caregivers can learn techniques to create balance and find peace this holiday season during the “Creating Balance & Relaxation” presentation offered by South Shore Caregiver Collaborative. - November 21, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services
The Endocrine Society Partners with Anatstat USA Health Education Media to Develop Enduring Products to the Society’s Clinical Practice Guidelines
Anatstat USA Health Education Media and The Endocrine Society are pleased to announce a collaborative partnership, focusing on the development of enduring products to The Endocrine Society’s Clinical Practice Guidelines. These enduring products will serve to increase awareness and... - November 21, 2007 - Anatstat USA Health Education Media
Ask the Experts: Award-Winning Hair Salon Will Take Questions, Offer Tips & Techniques on Website
Interactive feature is good business and gratifying. - November 21, 2007 - Samuel Cole Salon
Monroe Township Seniors Welcome Lecture by Dr Alan Nasar, Joint Replacement Surgeon at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, NJ
“Painful Conditions of the Hip” was the very topical subject of the welcomed and well-attended lecture to senior citizens of Monroe Township, Middlesex County, NJ, on Thursday, November 15. The lecture was presented by Dr. Alan Nasar, a fellowship-trained joint replacement orthopedic surgeon at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, and given at the Monroe Township Senior Center. - November 21, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Antenna House PDF Products Get a New Name: Rainbow PDF Software
Antenna House Inc., worldwide leader in XML Formatting software, announced the introduction of their PDF products to the North American markets. Rainbow PDF® Software is a family of commercial software tools which assist enterprise and desktop users with electronic document conversion and control. Full product information is available at www.rainbowpdf.com. - November 20, 2007 - Rainbow PDF
Sources for Human Hair Wigs Are Challenged Due to Changing Economic Conditions in the Far East
The declining US dollar, and outsourcing of US jobs has created a boom in Far East economies. Traditionally the world's source for human hair, Asian women can now afford to keep their own hair and embrace American beauty standards. This may leave those who use human hair wigs for medical or cosmetic reasons in a bind in 2008. - November 20, 2007 - WigSalon.com
Education Center Incorporates Evidence-Based Practices Within Anger Management Classes
Daybreak Counseling Service, the leader in anger management education and anger management classes moves to incorporate evidence-based practices within its anger management course curriculum. A growing amount of literature confirms that in addition to targeting specified behaviors such as... - November 20, 2007 - Daybreak Counseling Service