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Blue Sky Biotech, Inc Appoints Scott Gridley, Ph.D., as Senior Research Scientist
Blue Sky Biotech, Inc. announced the June 1st appointment of Scott Gridley, Ph.D., as Senior Research Scientist. Dr. Gridley previously worked for five years in the metabolic diseases division of Sandoz Research Institute (now Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research) where he was involved in... - August 15, 2006 - Blue Sky Biotech, Inc.
Spellman High Voltage Introduces New SIC Digital Interface Card
Power Supply Control via Three Different Interface Protocols. - August 15, 2006 - Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp.
ComforTan Announces its New Multi-Use SquidFace Pillow, Offering a Multitude of Unique Comforts
New multi-use SquidFace pillow offers comfort in the airport, on the plane and on the beach. Indoor and outdoor use for recreation, home and travel. - August 15, 2006 - ComforTan, Inc.
Experts Predict Sharp Rise in Electronic Medical Record Adoption
Experts in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) field predict a 30% rise in EMR adoption over the coming year, as a result of the CCHIT certification process. - August 14, 2006 - Praxis EMR
5th Anniversary for doctorfriedberg.com Web Site August 1, 2006
A recap of the highlights of this non-commercial, patient-oriented web site dedicated to informing the public of safer, simpler anesthesia with better results is provided on the 5th anniversary of its launch. - August 14, 2006 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
Children’s Disease Linked to Diet and Enzyme Activity
Many children are enzyme deficient. This deficiency plays a pivotal role in the development of disease, both as children and later as adults. By the time we are middle-aged, many suffer from health issues directly related to enzyme deficiency. - August 12, 2006 - Innovative Healing
Sonix SP Installation at St. Boniface General Hospital
Sonix becomes an instrumental diagnostic tool for Labor and Delivery Unit in the Second Largest Hospital in Western Canada - August 12, 2006 - Ultrasonix Medical Corporation
Baxa Corporation’s Claude Hooton Featured in Leadership Strategy Book, Inside the Minds: The Health Care Management Team
Claude Hooton, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Baxa Corporation was recognized for his leadership through his contribution to the recently released book, Inside the Minds: The Health Care Management Team. Hooton’s contribution joins those of CEOs, CTOs and other leaders to provide insight into the best leadership practice in the health care industry. - August 11, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Dudur Marine Body Care Line Makes the Jump from France
Dudur Skin Care brings to North American consumers new revolutionary body care concept. - August 10, 2006 - Dudur Skin Care
New Website Examines Health Care Options after Peak Oil
A new blog launched recently seeks to explore health care options after peak oil. "Because modern medicine runs on fossil fuel, just like the rest of our society, it is vulnerable to rising oil prices and supply disruptions", says blog founder. - August 10, 2006 - Peak Oil Medicine
Baxa Corporation Releases Abacus™ v2 Order Entry and Calculation Software for TPN
The new version of Abacus, the specialized Baxa software for managing orders and calculations for total parenteral nutrition, is now available. The Windows-based system is the industry-leading program for automated compounding. Designed by health-system pharmacists, Abacus v2 ensures safety and reduces the opportunity for user error in the prescribing, calculating and mixing of multi-source compounds. - August 09, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Minco Collaborates with Supply-Chain Council to Meet Educational Needs of Design Engineering & Manufacturing Community
Minco has joined the Supply-Chain Council to offer an additional educational resource to its customers and prospects. - August 09, 2006 - Minco
The Milestone 311 – Voice Recorder and MP3 Player for the Blind Hits the Market
Superior Design and Functionality Mean: A Quality Product Adds to the Quality of Life for the Blind - August 07, 2006 - Independent Living Aids
New Plastic Surgery Office Focuses on Real People – with Real Results
Dr. Jose Rios, board certified plastic surgeon and his wife, Dr. Paula Lapinski, a board certified dermatologist, are opening their newest office of Rios & Lapinski, Plastic Surgery and Dermatologic Institute, located in the Main St. Promenade, 55 S. Main St., Suite 290. The couple also... - August 07, 2006 - Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Associates, S.C
Quadrant HealthCom Inc. and the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Announce Launch of New Journal
Quadrant HealthCom Inc. announces the launch of Urgent Care, a multi-disciplinary journal reaching an exciting new market. Urgent Care is the official journal of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) and is the first journal devoted to this dynamic, rapidly growing marketplace. - August 05, 2006 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
eHDMI.com Has Been Approved as a Sortprice Certified Merchant
eHDMI.com follows the strict guidelines of SortPrice and is a SortPrice Certified Merchant. eHDMI.com is part of the Sortprice program which helps consumers save money and receive a hassle-free shopping experience. To be a certified Sortprice merchant, the following guidelines have to be... - August 04, 2006 - eBuyHD.com
eHDMI.com Signs on as a Contributor at HiDef.com
http://www.eHDMI.com is pleased to announce a partnership with http://www.HiDef.com in which eHDMI.com will become a contributor of content, as well as answer questions from the public concerning HDTV issues. eHDMI.com is expected to post High Definition Television related articles on a regular... - August 04, 2006 - eBuyHD.com
Chicago Native Brings Body Care Start-up to Milwaukee
Mahogany Rose will launch its first line of body care products on Saturday, August 5, 2006. The Milwaukee based start-up manufactures handmade body care products containing only 100% natural ingredients. The owner, Corri Overstreet, is a Chicago native and four year resident of the Milwaukee area. - August 03, 2006 - Mahogany Rose
Baxa Corporation Selected as Second-Place Winner for Best Company to Work For in Colorado
In a ceremony held today in Westminster, Colorado – Englewood-based Baxa Corporation was selected in second place for best large company to work for in Colorado. Candidate choice followed finalist selection based on employee surveys by the Society for Human Resource Management. - August 03, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Iatria Health Center Announces New Partner
Dr. Greenfield Named New Managing Partner and Owner of Creedmoor Location. - August 03, 2006 - Iatria Health Center
Bodybuilding Audio States Working Out Right Delivers Steroid Results
Bodybuilders now know they are on the most effective, efficient, not lasting more than 20 minutes per week, bodybuilding workout program available today by listening to the newly released muscle building audio tutorial. - August 03, 2006 - Wellness Word, LLC
Bentec Announces Release of GaBP Ring System in Europe
Bentec Announces Launch of the GaBP Ring in Europe. - August 02, 2006 - Bentec Medical Inc.
A Full Pipeline of Follow-on TNF-Antagonists
The US$ 7.6 bln market of TNF-antagonists attracts numerous follow-on compounds including improved TNF-antagonists and molecules originating from new technologies. - August 02, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Speaking of Women’s Health Seeks Community Investment Award Recipients and Honoree Nominations
National Conference Accepting Applications. - August 01, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
CFW and NOCA Join Million Artists in Record-breaking Work of Abstract Art
Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide and National Ovarian Cancer Association have recently accepted to be recipients of funds raised by the MillionArtists.com record-breaking attempt to make the world’s largest collaborative work of art. Million Artists is a new project which aims at raising funds... - August 01, 2006 - Million Artists
Feeding Concepts Provides Online Video Demonstration of Vibratory Parts Feeder
Video demonstrations are available online for manufacturers seeking replacement or installation of vibratory part feeders. This online service allows manufacturers to preview equipment before purchase, or inspect their customized vibratory parts feeder before delivery. - July 31, 2006 - Feeding Concepts, Inc.
Unique Knee Surgery for American Teacher in India by kneeindia.com's Orthopedic Surgeon
An American teacher outsourced his Knee replacement to India after being shunned by American Orthopedic surgeons for not having medical insurance. A High flex knee replacement was done at a Chennai private hospital by renowned Knee specialist Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam. - July 30, 2006 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
Swiss Medica to Pursue Military and International Contracts with the Appointment of Christensen Co. as Strategic Business Advisors
Swiss Medica, Inc. (OTCBB: SWME) announced today its intention to pursue military and international contracts with the appointment of Mr. Chad Christensen, Managing Director of Christensen Co., as Strategic Business Advisor. With a distinguished career in international banking, and advisor to... - July 30, 2006 - SwissMedica Support Group
Di Kennedy Cosmetics - Taking the Guesswork Out of Applying Make Up
Di Kennedy, the Official make up supplier for Miss World Australia 2006, set about demystifying make up brushes, with a simple addition… labels on the handles of her Signature Pink Brushes. - July 29, 2006 - Di Kennedy Cosmetics
Atlas Expands Efforts to Address Worker Health and Wellness
Building on its success in maximizing health and safety of thousands of office and transportation workers, Atlas Ergonomics (Grand Haven, MI) announced today that it will expand its services to include industrial ergonomics and wellness services. Atlas will support these services with its... - July 29, 2006 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Five Top Colorado Bioscience Company CEOs Present at This Year’s BioWest Investor Forum
CEOs from five of Colorado’s top bioscience companies will present at the BioWest 2006 Investor Forum on August 24th – registration is still open for the two-day BioWest event, which is the Rocky Mountain Region’s premier bioscience conference and expo. CEOs featured in the Investor Forum include Paul Berns, Allos Therapeutics; John Serino, Encision; Bill Freytag, Myogen; Patrick Mahaffy, Pharmion; and Ken Collins, Replidyne. - July 28, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
SkinStore.com Provides Solutions in the Fight Against Hyperpigmentation
SkinStore.com offers a variety of products to keep your skin looking youthful and undamaged from the sun. - July 27, 2006 - SkinStore.com
Regrowing and Restoring Hair Since 1964, Ashley and Martin Open New Offices in London
Years of investment and 40 years experience in the advancement of specialised hair re-growth treatments, have positioned Ashley and Martin medical hair centres at the top of their field. Now they have chosen to branch out of Australia to both New Zealand and London, UK. This means that you too can... - July 27, 2006 - Ashley and Martin
Speaking of Women’s Health Conference Comes to Raleigh
Daylong conference to be held at the North Raleigh Hilton. - July 27, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
IntelliSoft Group, Inc. Announces New Website Focusing on Contract Management Software
IntelliSoft Group, Inc. is pleased to introduce a new website focusing on IntelliContract, their contract management software solution. This website provides the latest information on IntelliContract Enterprise, Workgroup, and Standard Editions of software, and explains the benefits of maximizing the value of each and every business agreement or contract. - July 27, 2006 - IntelliSoft Group, Inc.
Lindsey Seigle Elected Vice President Of North Carolina Association Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
Iatria Health Center Acupuncturist Leads NC Oriental Medicine Practitioner Group. - July 27, 2006 - Iatria Health Center
New Insights into Autism: Strategies for Diagnosis and Recovery
Autism now affects 1 in 165 children, up from 1 in 10,000 thirty years ago. Environmental toxins and diet are thought to play a significant role. Autism expert Dr. John Wilson will appear on the Access to Health Experts teleseminar series to explain his findings on autism, various treatment options, and how recovery is fully possible. - July 27, 2006 - Innovative Healing
Wohl Optics Organizes an Event to Encourage those from Warminster to Donate Used Glasses and Sunglasses to Soldiers
A family with three generations having served in the armed forces ask for community's support in helping to donate eyeglass frames and sunglasses to todays soliders. - July 27, 2006 - Wohl Optics
Zetatec International Announces Release of MyHealth Card
Zetatec today announced the MyHealth Smart Card Health Network. MyHealth network is secure, convenient and reliable smart card technologies specifically designed to store and transport a patient’s most clinically relevant medical records. Zetatec is incorporating smart card technology... - July 26, 2006 - Zetatec International
Superflysunglasses.com Announces Launch
Website Superflysunglasses.com is pleased to announce the launch of their new online retail storefront. - July 25, 2006 - SuperflySunglasses.com
Kerr Drug Recognized by American Pharmacists Association Foundation for Contributions to Health Care Quality
North Carolina-based Community Pharmacy Receives 2006 Pinnacle Award. - July 25, 2006 - Kerr Drug
Richard Kogan, MD, Juilliard Trained Virtuoso Pianist Brings His Unique Performance on “Music, Madness & Creativity” To Northern California
Richard Kogan, MD, virtuoso pianist, is scheduled to play at Faye Spanos Concert Hall at the University of the Pacific in Stockton on the evening of September 15, 2006. This truly exceptional performance, titled “Music, Madness and Creativity,” will look at the life and works of one of the world’s great composers, Robert Schumann and is being presented in conjuction with a symposium on Juvenile-Onset Bipolar Disorder. For more information, and to purchase tickets, see www.dbhnss.com - July 23, 2006 - dbh Neuroscience Seminars
Baxa Corporation Named One of 25 Best Companies to Work for in Colorado
Englewood-based Baxa Corporation has been selected one of the 25 best companies to work for in Colorado following employee surveys by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The recognition is a result of the responses received from an electronic survey sent to most of the company’s Colorado-based associates in April. The Best Companies initiative honors Colorado companies that show dedication to their employees’ growth and quality of life. - July 21, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Uriflow Featured on National TV
‘Uriflow’ was recently featured on National TV on the Emmy Award winning show “Today’s Health’, popular for serving as a showcase and platform for health information, products and services. The show has a viewer ship in over 20 countries and reaches over 70% of all US households on networks including CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX and WB. - July 21, 2006 - Uriflow.com
Strategic Alliance Offers a Simple Solution to Office Ergonomic Risk
Recent research conducted by Atlas Ergonomics indicates that the most influential factor in reducing employee discomfort and the risk of injury, is their knowledge on how to use the ergonomic products provided to them. While 46% of surveyed employees feel they have good or complete knowledge of ... - July 21, 2006 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
DDL West Answers Pressing Compliance Questions as New ISO 11607-01 Standard is Published
http://www.testedandproven.com/ddl-west.html - DDL West, a medical device package, product and material testing services laboratory, is helping medical device manufacturers and package engineers understand the implications of the recently revised ISO 11607-01 industry standard. The new ISO... - July 20, 2006 - DDL Inc.
MenScience Introduces Latest Dermatological Developments in Anti-Aging
After two years of intense research and testing, MenScience Androceuticals has introduced its Anti-Aging Formula, a product which utilizes the latest dermatological advances in anti-aging ingredients to diminish the appearance of fine lines and promote a healthier complexion. - July 19, 2006 - MenScience Androceuticals
A Fresh Look For Miss World Australia
The Miss World Australia Organisation is pleased to announce Di Kennedy Cosmetics to be the exclusive make up supplier and artist for the Miss World Australia Competition. Di Kennedy, the creative force behind Di Kennedy Studio Cosmetics has teamed up with Miss World Australia, to redefine... - July 19, 2006 - Di Kennedy Cosmetics
Iatria Doctor Recognized By Raleigh Rugby Club
Local Chiropractor Wins Lynn Phillips Davenport Award. - July 18, 2006 - Iatria Health Center
GeBBS Acquires 2nd Outsourcing Contract with a Large Provider of Hospital ARM Services
GeBBS to provide Accounts Receivable Services to another provider of Hospital based ARM services. - July 18, 2006 - GeBBS Healthcare Solutions