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Los Angeles Spa Le Petite Retreat Day Spa & Owner Lysa Kustek Recognized as National Leader in Eyelash Extension Treatments
Owner Lysa Kustek of Le Petite Retreat day spa has again gained national recognition by providing top celebrity and personal eyelash extension treatments in Los Angeles. Being quoted and appearing simultaneously in September's professional spa magazine NAILS, and in Cosmopolitan's "The Secret... - September 24, 2006 - Le Petite Retreat Day Spa
Tiffany Lauren Skincare Expands into Australasian Market
Tiffany Lauren Skincare appoints Sheri Le Fleming Burrow as CEO of Australasia as it enters the international luxury beauty arena. - September 23, 2006 - gifts-flowers-giftbaskets.com
Concurro Releases Careconnect Version 1.5
Community Management System for Assisted Living Facilities. First Totally Web-based & Fully-Integrated Modular Application in the Industry Provides Unprecedented Connectivity & Communication to Executive Directors, Staff, Families – Greatly Improving Residents’ Quality of Life. - September 22, 2006 - Concurro, Inc.
Baxa Corporation Signs Co-Marketing Agreement with Unit Dose Solutions Inc.
Denver-based Baxa Corporation announces the signing of an exclusive co-marketing agreement with Unit Dose Solutions Inc. of Morrisville, NC. Under the agreement, Baxa will market and sell the oral unit dose repackaging services provided by Unit Dose Solutions. UDS serves hospital and alternate-care providers by offering an outsourcing alternative for unit dose packaging and labeling. - September 22, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Al Qaeda Hates Eco-Dent Toothpowder
When The U.S. government banned toothpaste on airplanes, Al Qaeda thought they were winning. They pictured millions of travelers passing out from the accumulated bad breath of toothpaste-deprived air travelers on airplanes all over the country. This was for them another sign that they were forcing... - September 22, 2006 - Lotus Brands
Joesoef Skin Care by Dermatologist Dr. Joesoef will be Available on Amazon
Joesoef Skin Care will now be available on Amazon.Com. Eddie Joesoef, CEO of Joesoef Skin Care Distributors, announced today that his company has finalized agreements and it has been approved as a new Vendor to sell on Amazon, one of the world's largest online retailers. Joesoef Skin Care is well... - September 20, 2006 - Dr Joesoef Skin Care
Author Rayna Gangi Meets the Press
“Cures is a funny word.” Rayna Gangi, author of “Forget The Cures, Find The Cause,” spoke to reporters from Alabama, Florida, Nevada, and New York, on Wednesday, just prior to the kick-off of her book tour in those states. “The anagram for cures,” she said,... - September 20, 2006 - Earthwalk-USA
Dr. Angela Baylis Co-Chairs Speaking Of Women’s Health Conference
Iatria Health Center Partner Leads Women’s Health Event Executive Committee. - September 20, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Delivery Improvements of the AMD-drug Lucentis on the Way
The anti-VEGF Fab Lucentis is the new standard of care to treat AMD because it can improve visual acuity. Competitor drugs directed against the same and innovative targets are applied with non-intravitreal forms of administration to avoid the unease of intra-vitreal injection. - September 20, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Dudur Launches Slimming and Anti-cellulite Body Care Line
Dudur announces revolutionary approach in slimming and anti-cellulite skin care. Innovative slimming body care line is one step further to focus on individual skin beauty concerns. - September 19, 2006 - Dudur Skin Care
Visionary Medical Systems Will be Presenting their Uniquely Tailored Solutions for Rural Health Centers at the Health Information Technology
A Rural Provider’s Roadmap to Quality Conference, September 21 - 23, 2006 in Kansas City, MO. - September 19, 2006 - Visionary Medical Systems, Inc.
XClinical MARVIN at CDISC Interchange Conference in Bethesda, MD, September 25-29
At the upcoming CDISC Interchange Conference in Bethesda, MD, September 25 through 29, XClinical will present a first-in-class real-life implementation of a full end-to-end CDISC-based clinical trial data flow. The process includes automated CRF design and e-CRF set-up, online data capture and... - September 19, 2006 - Provantec
Veratad Technologies, LLC Announces Michigan State Liquor Control Commission Approval of its Age and Identity Verification Services for Michigan Licensed Direct Shippers
Veratad Technologies, LLC, a world class provider of Age and Identity Verification Services announced today that the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission has approved Veratad’s AgeMatch Online Age Verification Solution for the direct shipment of wine. The Michigan State Liquor... - September 19, 2006 - Veratad Technologies, LLC
The Ohio Association of Community Health Centers (OACHC) has Chosen Visionary/USMD as One of the Best EMR Systems Currently Available for Community Health Centers
The OACHC has recommended Visionary Medical Systems /USMD as one of the best EMR, health center friendly systems available today. - September 18, 2006 - Visionary Medical Systems, Inc.
Healing Therapies for Cancer, Diabetes, Hypertension, Auto-Immune Diseases, Among Topics at Salt Lake City Alternative Health Summit
Alternative Health Summit 2006 at South Towne Exposition Center, Salt Lake City, Utah on November 3-4, 2006 - September 17, 2006 - Alternative Medicine - Live!
Mother of Bodywork Therapy, Ilana Rubenfeld Ph.D, on New VoiceAmerica ™ Talk Show
This Fall, Ilana Rubenfeld Ph.D will be a guest on "Reclaiming The Body's Wisdom," an Internet Radio Show hosted by health and wellness expert, Mary Desaulniers Ph.D, on 7thWave Network. Rubenfeld will be featured on Desaulniers' show, “Reclaiming the Body’s Wisdom” on October 5th at 12 Noon Pacific Time/ 3PM Eastern Time. The show is aimed at anyone interested in health, fitness, and quality of life. - September 17, 2006 - Great Body at 50
Learn the Real Secrets of Getting Fit After Pregnancy: Bounce Back Fast. DVD Shows It's Not About Crunches
Bounce Back Fast! Post Natal Core Conditioning DVD Helps New Moms Get Fit After Pregnancy - September 16, 2006 - BeFit-Mom
Advanced Implant and Perio Center: Dr. Rob Schroering and Dr. Ken Parrish
For Michelle Nunley there’s nothing more worthwhile than putting a smile on the face of someone in need. The Louisville resident is a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and has helped victims of hurricane Katrina through her association with the Red Cross. On the Forefront of Something New... - September 16, 2006 - Advanced Implant and Perio Center
Alternative Health Author "Cures" Online Reader's Woes
Rayna Gangi, author of "Forget The Cures, Find The Cause," gives her online readers a gift and receives more than 1500 emails as a thank you. - September 15, 2006 - Earthwalk-USA
Bath Spa Dentistry Patients Benefit from the Latest Techniques in Dental Implants Using Titanium Implants - Tooth Root Shaped Devices
Bath Spa Dentistry offers non-surgical beauty treatments and the latest cosmetic teeth restoration techniques in a relaxed and caring environment coupled with the latest in entertainment technology - September 15, 2006 - Bath Spa Dentistry
Anna's Sponsors First Annual McCharity
Changing perceptions one small fry at a time: I’m loving it! - September 15, 2006 - Anna's, LLC
InViragen Announces Exclusive Patent License Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control
InViragen, LLC, a biotechnology company dedicated to developing vaccines for emerging infectious diseases worldwide, has entered into an Exclusive Patent License Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The licensed technology is applicable to vaccines against multiple viral diseases, including dengue fever and West Nile disease. Dengue fever threatens 2.5 billion people worldwide as well as travelers to tropical countries. - September 14, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Tobi Bowen Participates In Speaking Of Women’s Health Conference
Resources for Seniors, Inc. Director Of Development/Marketing Joins Executive Committee. - September 14, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Iatria Health Center Sponsors Charity Bowling Tournament
Local Health Center Supports American Cancer Society Event. - September 14, 2006 - Iatria Health Center
upurea.com Official Launch
upurea (www.upurea.com) makes it easier for consumers to shop for all-natural and organic skincare, haircare, bodycare and home fragrance products. - September 13, 2006 - upurea inc.
Medical Study Determines that the Use of Zinc Oxide Ointment or Cream to Treat Acne Reduces the Production of Sebum and Accelerates Healing Capabilities
A medical study published in Dermotologic Surgery, the official publication of the American Society for Dermotologic Surgery, determines that topical ointment or cream treatments including zinc oxide show a reduction in the production of sebum and increased lesion reducing efficacy. - September 13, 2006 - ChinaDollSkin.com
Virtual Conference to Feature President from RAM Technologies
The Healthcare and Life Sciences division of IBM has announced that Mr. Robert A. Tulio, founder and President of RAM Technologies, will present a session on new technologies for healthcare administration entitled “Consumer-Directed Healthcare and the Implications for Claims Management” as part of the IBM HCLS Virtual Conference. - September 13, 2006 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Baxa Corporation’s UK Subsidiary, Baxa Ltd, Announces Direct Sales and Marketing Operations In Austria
Baxa Ltd, subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, has moved to a direct sales and marketing model for the Austrian market. The company provides systems and devices for simplifying the handling, mixing and administration of fluid medications. Direct operations will provide Baxa Ltd with improved customer access for product development and continuous improvement, while continuing their excellent customer service. - September 12, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Mercury-Free Dentist Welcomes New FDA Mercury Fillings Review
Last week, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held public hearings (advisory committee meetings) on dental amalgam and its potential mercury toxicity, specifically as it relates to neurotoxic effects. These were the first government hearings in over a decade reviewing the... - September 11, 2006 - MK Dental Clinique
Kerr Drug Introduces Free Translation Service in 11 Charleston
Local pharmacy chain provides safe, convenient healthcare services to Spanish speaking patients. - September 11, 2006 - Kerr Drug
Local Chiropractors Host 2nd Annual Cary Kids Day
Creehan Chiropractic will be hosting Cary Kids Day on September 23, 2006. This is a day focused on children's health and safety in the community. - September 11, 2006 - Creehan Chiropractic
ResidencyMathing.com Launches Enhanced Real Time Customized Search of Residency Programs in US
ResidencyMatching.com a leading education portal for Doctor's seeking admission into various residency programs in US today announced the release of an enhanced real time search of programs based on independent criteria defined by the users such as USMLE score, past experience, US Citizenship status, F1/H1 visa needed, observership need etc. - September 11, 2006 - Residency Matching
Gangi's Book, "Forget The Cures, Find The Cause," Gets Rave Reviews
Rayna Gangi's "Forget The Cures, Find The Cause," is getting rave reviews from Front Street Reviews, Midwest, and others. - September 11, 2006 - Earthwalk-USA
Peak Oil Writer Calls for Healthcare Hirsch Report
An Australian doctor called this week for a healthcare version of the well-known Hirsch report to look at mitigation options available to the healthcare sector as oil becomes scarcer over the coming few years. Such a report would allow planners and policy-makers to manage the significant expected impacts of oil scarcity and energy descent, and cause a “paradigm shift” to new and ecologically sustainable ways of delivering adequate and accessible health care for all. - September 10, 2006 - Peak Oil Medicine
Dr. David Black Featured Star on AdlandPro Web site
Internet promotion made easier through online classified advertisement and networking community. - September 10, 2006 - DB Research, LC
Southwest Allergy & Asthma Center Announces New Technology
A revolutionary upright CT scanner called MiniCAT, is offered as an ancillary service for an allergist's office in Plano, TX, expedited and enhancing patient care. - September 09, 2006 - Xoran Technologies
New Technology Available - But Not in Michigan
Due to Michigan’s certificate of need (CON) regulation (http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/1,1607,7-132-2945_5106---,00.html) , Xoran Technologies Inc., an Ann Arbor Mich. based company, is unable to sell their revolutionary upright CT scanner to healthcare facilities, unless the facility can prove they will use the scanner enough to meet minimum thresholds set by the state, which is an impossible task. - September 09, 2006 - Xoran Technologies
Skip the Dentist – Dental Lab Gives Public Teeth Whitening at Wholesale Cost
The same dental lab used by dentists is now available to the general public, providing teeth whitening at wholesale to the public. - September 08, 2006 - Teeth Whitening Express
Scientific Research Estimates from a Skin Test that Allergies Affect as Many as 40-50 Million People in the U.S.
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) determines from a skin test survey that 40 to 50 million people in the United States are affected by allergies. The AAAAI further determined that contact dermatitis was diagnosed at over 8.5 million office visits to physicians and at... - September 08, 2006 - ChinaDollSkin.com
BodiPerfect.com Launches Anti Cellulite Pants due to Popular Request
BodiPerfect.com announces the launch of two new products to its increasingly popular Anti Cellulite Garments line: Anti Cellulite Pants and Anti Cellulite Capri Pants. - September 08, 2006 - BodiPerfect.com
Biologics Define New Standard of Therapy in Psoriasis
Anti-TNF agents set the new gold standard of psoriasis treatment which could be outperformed by smarter next generation biologics and small molecules in safety and convenience. - September 08, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Leading Colorado Biotechnology and Medical Device Companies Selected to Present at BIO Mid-America VentureForum
Five Colorado-based companies have been selected to present at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Mid-America VentureForum to be held September 25-27th at the InterContinental Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. These companies are among more then 50 companies selected by venture capitalists from the nation’s leading firms who serve on BIO’s advisory board. - September 07, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Multi-Contact Acts Against Product Counterfeiters
Recently, more and more poor quality copies of MC-PV connectors and panel sockets have appeared on the PV market. At the photovoltaic trade show Intersolar 2006 in Freiburg (Germany), MC targeted these forgeries. One of the things uncovered concerned a Chinese provider who had connectors which... - September 06, 2006 - Multi-Contact USA
Speaking Of Women’s Health Foundation Seeks Volunteers
Help Needed To Organize Raleigh Conference. - September 06, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Research Supports the Topical Use of Vitamin C as an Effective Antiaging Antioxidant Skin Care Product
The Department of Dermatology at the Tulane University School of Medicine discovers and supports the topical use of cosmeceuticals containing Vitamin C as an effective antiaging antioxidant skin care product. - September 04, 2006 - ChinaDollSkin.com
AgroMicron Links in with the World Health Organization, the Center for Disease Control and Local Authorities with its New Biomedical Technological Support System
Controlling an outbreak of H5N1 Avian Flu, SARS, or BSE is becoming a reality thanks to patentable tracking technologies emerging from AgroMicron, Ltd. - September 02, 2006 - AgroMicron
AgroMicron Expands into Carbon Credits with its Global Reforestation Initiative
AgroCarbon the new division of AgroMicron will handle the purchasing, consulting and placing of Carbon Credits for its client's and shareholders under its current Global Reforestation Initiative. - September 02, 2006 - AgroMicron
Smart for Life Weight Management Expands into Tampa Bay Area
Smart for Life has increased to nearly 30 locations in the last 3 years and expansion into the Tampa market forecasts bright future. - September 02, 2006 - Smart For Life Weight Management
Miss World Favorite, Sabrina Houssami Wears Boutique Brand, Di Kennedy Cosmetics
Miss World Australia 2006, Sabrina Houssami, who is proudly sponsored by Australian designed, Di Kennedy Cosmetics, will grace the Miss World stage this month, wearing exclusively Di Kennedy Cosmetics. Di Kennedy has personally trained and coached this Miss World favourite, Sabrina Houssami, from down under, with looks designed to co-ordinate with her 10 custom made Culture Shock Gowns and Marajoara Swimwear, along with her everyday wear. - September 02, 2006 - Di Kennedy Cosmetics
“Don't Steal our Meals,” Say Dieting Experts
Weight-control charity The Weight Foundation exposes new exploitative food industry tactics and launches a free and collaborative web-based self-help system for problem dieters. - September 01, 2006 - The Weight Foundation