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Package Testing Lab, DDL, Hosts Series of Webinars on ISO 11607 Revisions - DDL Helps Packaging Pro’s Comply with New Requirements
Patrick Nolan, COO of DDL and member of the ISO 11607 revisions committee, hosts free webinars to educate packaging pro's on how the changes will impact their business. - February 27, 2006 - DDL Inc.
Combining Western and Chinese Medicine Provides Menopause Solutions
Dr. Laurie Steelsmith appeared on the Access to Health Experts interview series on February 16th and presented her findings that the integration of Chinese and Western Naturopathic techniques bring significant health benefits for women’s health and menopause. - February 27, 2006 - Innovative Healing
SoundPort Custom EarSet Offers Bluetooth Technology
Lindenhurst Hearing Center offers new technology for clients. - February 26, 2006 - Lindenhurst Hearing Center, LLC
The Footpath to Greater Health
Putting one's feet into a basin of warm water through which an electric current is coursing to generate an ionic field will detoxify the body, improve the immune system and restore energy. - February 26, 2006 - DB Research, LC
The Comfort Company Announces European Launch
A leading US manufacturer of wheelchair seating and positioning equipment is expanding to Europe. European dealers and distributors of disability products interested in obtaining rights are encouraged to contact http://www.NewDisability.com - February 24, 2006 - Med Services Europe GmbH
Online Weight Loss Competition = Lose 122 lbs.
14 friends registered on WeightLossWars.com to try to lose weight. The 3 month competition paid off with the participants shedding a collective 122 lbs. - February 24, 2006 - WeightLossWars.com
Wisconsin Doctor Offers New Hope for Migraine Headaches
Finally, there may be a solution for your miserable migraine headache pain. So says Dr. Greg Nielsen, a chiropractor from Waterford, WI who has treated 3,638 patients with head and neck pain during the past 21 years. "I see a lot of patients who were told by their family medical doctor that... - February 23, 2006 - Waterford Chiropractic Office
Participants Lose Over 75 lbs. through WeightLossWars.com Competition
A group of friends and family frustrated with dieting and weight loss failure turned to an online competition to help motivate them to lose more than 75 lbs. over a 4 month period. - February 22, 2006 - WeightLossWars.com
WeightLossWars.com Selects Blair Wilson as Director of Communication
WeightLossWars.com, a leading provider of online weight loss competition and incentive based health and wellness services, announced the addition of Blair Wilson to its senior management team as the Director of Communication. In his role as the Director of Communication, Mr. Wilson is responsible for overseeing the Communication/Marketing operation of WeightLossWars.com. - February 22, 2006 - WeightLossWars.com
Dawn has Broken for Obesity Treatment with Cannabinoid Receptor (CB1) Antagonists
Tremendous impetus to discovery of novel CB1 antagonists by first-in-class CB1 receptor antagonist rimonabant under review by FDA and EMEA - February 22, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Organic Dental Surgery is to join Hungarian Dental Travel
Hungarian Dental Travel’s new” State of The Art” Organic Dentistry will bring real solution for those dental patents, who suffer from metal, nickel allergies, sensitivities and have high level of standards all for 60%-80% less than UK costs. - February 22, 2006 - Hungarian Dental Travel Limited
EPAM Systems Expands Presence in Germany
EPAM Systems (www.epam.com), the number one provider of software engineering outsourcing services in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced today the opening of its German office in Frankfurt am Main. EPAM Systems, which in January 2006 was, for the second consecutive year, recognized as #1... - February 21, 2006 - EPAM Systems
Body-for-Life Champion Shares Insider Secrets For Free
Over 2 million people have successfully changed their bodies and their lives through Body-for-Life. One BFL Champion was so excited about how much it helped her in her personal transformation that she created a website full of tips, strategies and encouragement to help others. That site, StartTodayFitness.com, is free to anyone interested in using Body-for-LIFE principles to change their life. - February 19, 2006 - StartTodayFitness
Introducing The Annie Appleseed Project, an Educational Website on Nutrition and Cancer, Complementary Therapies
A great resource for stories and shows during March, National Nutrition Month! 13-year breast cancer survivor Ann Fonfa’s popular website, The Annie Appleseed Project (www.annieappleseedproject.org) gives cancer patients up-to-date information about cancer treatments, both conventional and complementary. The site contains great information on combining herbs, supplements, exercise, relaxation techniques, etc., with conventional cancer treatment. Fonfa is knowledgeable and articulate. - February 16, 2006 - Annie Appleseed Project
Reorganization of HEE Corporation
The newly appointed Board of Directors of HEE Corporation would like to summarize the recent reorganization activities that have taken place over the past few months. - February 16, 2006 - HEE Corporation
Minco Wins Readers’ Choice Award for RTDs - Claims Top Position as Process Industry Supplier of Temperature Sensors
Minco is named Readers’ Choice for RTDs in Control Magazine’s Annual unaided reader survey. - February 16, 2006 - Minco
American Health Medicare Selects Advanced Claims Processing Solutions from RAM Technologies
American Health Medicare of Puerto Rico has selected the HEALTHsuite software application from RAM Technologies for its claims processing and healthcare administration needs. - February 15, 2006 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Visionary Medical Systems, Inc. to be featured on Alexander Haig's Health Journal Television series
Visionary Medical Systems, Inc. will be featured on Health Journal Television, hosted by General Alexander Haig. The medical community is continually advancing with the advent of new technology. With so much information regarding treatment and constant patient updates, how can anyone keep up? In... - February 15, 2006 - Visionary Medical Systems, Inc.
Top 20 Biologics Now with Sales of US$ 37.7 Bln in 2005
The Top 20 blockbuster recombinant proteins and antibodies achieved record sales of US$ 37.7 bln in the year 2005 while combined sales of the 12 Top selling classes of recombinant proteins and antibodies reached the US$ 50 bln threshold. - February 15, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Invent-Tech Files for Patent Protection on Unique, Proven Invention Licensing Method
Every day, typical, ordinary people come up with extraordinary new product ideas. The process of turning that idea into an actual product, however, is fraught with difficulties that can discourage many would-be inventors from pursuing their dream. Most inventors typically lack the experience, time, contacts and other resources required to develop and advance a conceptual invention to the stage where it’s ready for the marketplace. - February 15, 2006 - Invention Technologies, Inc.
Heel-Right Offers Relief for Stubborn Foot Pain Caused by Plantar Fasciitis - People Affected by Heel Spurs Can Walk with Confidence Thanks to Patented Neoprene Sock
Heel Spurs, otherwise known as Plantar Fasciitis are fast becoming a pain of the past thanks to the Heel-Right patented plantar fasciitis treatment. No more arch supports or night splints are necessary to achieve foot pain relief with Heel-Right. - February 14, 2006 - Heel Right
Successful Author Self Publishes Free E-Book to Increase Market Awareness
Dr. Elizabeth Lipski, Author of Digestive Wellness, Leaky Gut Syndrome, and the Access to Health Experts interview series, has published a free compilation of her 2005 Health Tips as a marketing technique in order to reach a broader audience. - February 13, 2006 - Innovative Healing
Disposable Hair System Eliminates Maintenance and Worry
Men and women who wear hair replacement systems no longer have to fuss over the handling and care of their hair systems for fear of damaging the delicate material. A revolutionary new disposable hair system, available exclusively from Hair Direct (www.hairdirect.com), takes away the worry and maintenance of hair systems because after 30 days, you simply rip off the hairpiece, throw it away and replace it with a new one. - February 13, 2006 - Hair Direct
New Website Launched for Online Purchasing of the Zeno Acne Clearing Device
AcneClearingDevice.com has officially launched its website for the online purchasing of the new FDA approved Zeno Acne Clearing Device. - February 12, 2006 - AcneClearingDevice.com
Science Reveals that Food can Treat Many Illnesses as Effectively as Drugs
The Access to Health Experts interview series will host health expert Dr. Michael Murray who will present his findings that eating the right food can be an effective way of treating many of today’s diseases. - February 11, 2006 - Innovative Healing
Dr. Tarun Agarwal Speaks at Den-Mat Seminar
Managing Partner At Dental Arts Speaks At Lumineer Seminar. - February 10, 2006 - Dental Arts
EPAM Reaffirmed as the #1 IT Outsourcing Provider in Central and Eastern Europe
For the second consecutive year EPAM recognized as the No.1 software development service provider in Central and Eastern Europe and ranked among global “Top 10 Specialty Application Development Leaders” - February 10, 2006 - EPAM Systems
PR.com's Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, Interviews Outspoken Emmy Award Winning Comedian Judy Gold
Judy Gold opens up to PR.com's Allison Kugel about the criticism she has taken for playing up Jewish stereotypes in her act, for insulting George W. Bush and on being a gay single parent. - February 09, 2006 - PR.com
Baxa Announces the release of New Adapta-Cap™ Bottle Adapter
New cap fits sterile water bottles, expanding the line of Baxa accessories that facilitate easy access with Exacta-Med® Oral Dispensers. Designed to ensure dose accuracy while preventing med errors and wrong-route administration of IV drugs, oral dispensers and accessories are recommended by the Institute for Safe Medication Practice (ISMP) for use in oral and enteral fluid drug delivery. - February 09, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Skincare from Nursery to Nursing Home: Advanced Therapeutic Solutions Finds Charme Electrolyzed Water Skincare Systems Displaying Strong Presence in Medical Arenas
There aren’t many products that you would trust to be gentle enough to spray on a baby’s bottom and also strong enough to kill bacteria on a doctor’s office lab table. The Charme Electrolyzed Water System is this product: gentle, safe and holistic, using the purity of water to disinfect, cleanse and hydrate. The medical community is catching on. Advanced Therapeutic Solutions, a medical distributor based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is seeing a strong interest in the systems. - February 08, 2006 - Advanced Therapeutic Solutions, LLC
ButYouDontLookSick.com Now Featuring Product Reviews for those Dealing with Chronic Illness or Disability
With the product review section, ButYouDontLookSick.com is able to give the advertiser the chance to spread the word about their product, immediately at little cost. The reviews also help the reader, many of whom might be home bound from illness, to find unique products or services, not always sold in stores. The review gives them a personal point of view and helps them make an informed purchasing decision. - February 07, 2006 - ButYouDontLookSick.com
Dosing Convenience Mandates the Pipeline of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Analogs for Type 2 Diabetes
Twice-daily injection is the benchmark set by exenatide, the first GLP-1 analog launched in the US by Lilly in June 2005 and half-year sales of US$ 74.6 mln, which now faces competition by GLP-1 analog treatment modalities with less frequent dosing. - February 07, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Arthritis Suffering Effectively Treated With Digestive Enzyme Supplements
Consumers and health professionals can learn how protease and digestive enzyme supplements can strengthen the digestive and immune systems, and effectively treat arthritis from “Digestive Wellness” author Elizabeth Lipski, PhD, CCN - February 07, 2006 - Innovative Healing
Home Care Orange County Declares Superior Value for Services
Orange County Home Care Provider Proclaims Best Value for Elder Care Services Offered in Orange County - February 07, 2006 - Sweet Comfort Home Care
Entrepreneuriat Laval Inc, University Laval, Quebec, Canada, Awards First Prize to Rahul Shetty M.D in the Ideas Contest
Rahul Shetty has been awarded the first prize under the faculty of Medicine, University Laval, Quebec, Canada for his idea at the 4th Edition of Ideas contest. This prestigious contest was conducted by the Entrepreneuriat Laval Inc University Laval. A Total of 126 ideas from different faculties of University and from 12 countries were submitted. - February 04, 2006 - Mezocore Technologies
Rascal® Insurance Services has added Pennsylvania Medicaid to its list of Medicaid affiliations
Rascal® Insurance Services, a division of Electric Mobility Corporation, distributor of the world famous Rascal® powerchair and scooter, announced today that it has added Pennsylvania Medicaid to its list of Medicaid affiliations. With Pennsylvania Medicaid, Rascal® Insurance Services... - February 02, 2006 - Rascal Insurance Services
EPAM Systems Secures Equity Investment from Siguler Guff
EPAM Systems, Inc. (http://www.epam.com), the number one provider of software engineering outsourcing services in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today that Siguler Guff & Company has made a significant investment in EPAM equity. To fully leverage EPAM’s position as the largest,... - February 02, 2006 - EPAM Systems
American Postal Workers Union Health Plan Implements HEALTHsuite 6.0
The Health Plan of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) has successfully implemented the advanced claims processing and benefit administration software HEALTHsuite version 6.0 from RAM Technologies, Inc. The software application has enabled APWU to streamline their claims management processes while eliminating their claims backlog. - February 01, 2006 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Chinese Medicine Plus Western Medicine Equals Fewer Problems With Menopause
The Access to Health Experts interview series will host health expert Dr. Laurie Steelsmith who will present her findings that the integration of Chinese and Naturopathic techniques bring significant health benefits for women’s health and menopause. - February 01, 2006 - Innovative Healing
Emerging Diabetes Drugs in Early Development
The complexity of glucose metabolism and the number of cellular processes affected by diabetes provides ample space for new drug targets and for first-in-class molecules. Some of them have reached or are close to early clinical development in type 2 diabetes. - January 31, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Psychologist Helps Weirded Out Men at Valentine's Day
Noted Psychologist and Author Tackles Oprah Head On - January 31, 2006 - Dr. Max Vogt
Proxacine, the Next Generation Anti-aging Health Supplement, Now Available at Health and Beauty Net
Proxacine contains the most widely scientifically researched anti-aging, pain reducing and immune enhancing ingredients found anywhere in the world. The synergy of these nutrients in combination with each other is far greater than the benefits of any one of them. - January 30, 2006 - Health and Beauty Net
Software Company Showcases Benefits of Technology in Long-Term Care Facilities
Concurro, Inc. is a software company servicing the long-term care market. The company hosted a successful open house that included a presentation about the challenges faced by long-term care facility operators and a demonstration of the integrated suite of applications the company is offering to address these challenges. - January 28, 2006 - Concurro, Inc.
ISO 11607 Revisions Will Impact Packaging Compliance Requirements - Package Testing Expert, DDL, Offers Advice to Packaging Pro's
Package Testing Lab, DDL, explains how revisions to the current ISO 11607 standard will impact compliance requirements for packaging manufacturers and engineers. - January 26, 2006 - DDL Inc.
PR.com Publishes an Exclusive Interview with TV Talk Show Host Montel Williams
Allison Kugel, Senior Editor of PR.com speaks with Montel Williams for an in-depth interview now published on PR.com in the Articles section of the site. - January 25, 2006 - PR.com
Iatria Health Center Names Director
Emily Whittle Named Director Of Creedmoor Location. - January 25, 2006 - Iatria Health Center
Gsecurity Founder Added to Board of Advisors
Ajay Gupta to join Board of Advisors for the Prince George’s County’s Technology Assistance Center Incubator. The TAC Incubator focuses on start-up firms commercializing new technologies. - January 24, 2006 - Gsecurity, Inc.
High Interest in Inhibitors of the Novel Target Sodium-dependent Glucose (co-) Transporter (SGLT) for Therapy of Type 2 Diabetes
A plethora of SGLT inhibitors in the patent literature and seven compounds in early clinical development indicate an abundance of interest in the therapeutic use of SGLT inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. SGLT inhibitors do not intervene with glucose metabolism, thus being complementary to mainstream approaches to glucose regulation, i.e. PPAR agonists, DPP-IV antagonists and GLP-1 analogues. - January 24, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Minco Enhances HVACR Product Suite with New Relative Humidity Sensor - Offers Building Automation Industry One-Stop-Shop & Greater TCO
Minco launches its Relative Humidity Sensor as the third addition to Minco’s growing suite of building automation products and establishes a cost effective one-stop-shop for customers’ entire sensing needs. - January 23, 2006 - Minco
Total Rosacea Treatment Now Available in the City of London
Remarkable combination of light and diet brings relief to debilitating skin condition. - January 21, 2006 - Pulse-Light Clinic