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International Stem Cell and Absorption Systems Confirm Results Showing Stem Cell Derived Corneal Tissue as an Alternative to Animals for Drug Testing
International Stem Cell Corporation announced the results of a second set of experiments confirming that its lab-grown corneal tissue closely mimics the drug absorption and drug metabolism characteristics found in normal corneal tissue. Other tests show that the stem cell derived corneal tissue refracts light, signifying the potential therapeutic value in treating corneal injury and disease. - May 17, 2010 - International Stem Cell Corporation
South Nassau Communities Hospital Offers Scar-less Surgery to Fix Chronic Acid Reflux Disease
South Nassau Communities Hospital uses a “minutely invasive” surgical device to perform “transoral incisionless fundoplication” (TIF), which corrects the cause of chronic acid reflux disease (also known as gastroesophegeal reflux disease, or GERD). - May 17, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Host Christina Pratt Talks About "Working Effectively with Spirit" on May 18 "Why Shamanism Now?"
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about how we can cultivate our skills to connect more effectively with spirit and answers listeners’ questions about this. - May 17, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Suboxone Clinic to Treat Addiction to Pain Killers Like Vicodin, Oxycontin and Heroin, in El Paso, Texas
Many people are addicted to pain killers and are unable to discontinue them because of fear of the severe withdrawal symptoms. Addiction to pain killers destroys lives, marriages, and can lead to serious legal problems. Help is now available in El Paso, Texas, without hospitalization. - May 16, 2010 - Atlantis Health Services
Dr. Goldberg to Give Informative Talk on Neck and Back Pain at CentraState’s Community Family Health Fair
Dr. Grigory Goldberg, a fellow-trained spine surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, N.J., will present “Latest Advances in Back and Neck Care,” a free educational seminar for those experiencing neck and back pain, Sunday, June13 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in CentraState’s medical office at 312 Applegarth Road, Monroe, New Jersey. - May 16, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Bluegrass Family Health Encourages Early Implementation of Extending Health Insurance Coverage for Young Adults
Effective June 1, 2010 Bluegrass Family Health will give each employer group the option of extending health insurance coverage up to age 26 for dependents currently enrolled. Those young adults, whose coverage with Bluegrass Family Health would cease on or after June 1, 2010 due to reaching the... - May 16, 2010 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
Thinning Hair Researchers Nanogen Are Invited to Prestigious Swiss Dermatology Conference
Swiss Dermatology conference features Nanogen products due to their compatibility with sensitive skin. - May 16, 2010 - Nanogen
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness Adds Dr. Evan Kahn
Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center located at 8300 Health Park, have announced the addition of Dr. Evan Kahn, an associate chiropractor. A native of North... - May 16, 2010 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC
Harrison Named Practice Manager at Visiting Physicians Association’s® St. Louis Office
Harrison is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the administrative and clinical areas. - May 15, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Sun Safety: Is Your Skin at Risk? Kreegel Offers Free Screenings on May 26.
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. with two million people being diagnosed each year. Early detection and intervention are important to catching cancer early and prevent serious impacts. - May 15, 2010 - Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
LECOM Joins Edinboro University to Host Founders of Bioethics International Conference
Founders of Bioethics International Congress event to be held from June 1st through June 5th of this year at Edinboro University in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. - May 14, 2010 - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
WorldMed Assist Helps Patients Sort Options for Weight Loss Surgery
Experts in medical tourism, WorldMed Assist's mission is to improve lives by helping patients receive high quality medical treatment abroad at affordable prices. WorldMed Assist coordinates and simplifies every aspect of care and travel. - May 14, 2010 - Worldmedassist, LLC
Alcohol Consumption Associated with Increased Risk for Benign Breast Disease in Young Women - a Research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital found Adolescent females who drank frequently were more likely to develop benign breast disease, a predictor of increased break cancer risk. - May 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Major Clinical Trial Finds That Team-Based Care Improves Patient Outcomes
A team-based inpatient care model was associated with a safer hospitalization and higher quality of care for patients, compared to a traditional team model. - May 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
American College of Radiology Accreditation Received by Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center Receives American College of Radiology Accreditation. - May 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Top Naples Orthopaedic Surgeon Brings Experience to Physicians Regional Healthcare System
Noted Naples orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert J. Zehr rejoins Physicians Regional Healthcare System - May 14, 2010 - The Zehr Center for Orthopaedics
Unimed-Midwest Introduces the Deluxe Professional Protection Station
The wall-mounted Deluxe Professional Protection Station holds basic personal protection equipment plus hand hygiene products in a compact, easily accessible organizer. This Station is ideal for medical exam rooms, staff stations, dental operatories, and more. - May 14, 2010 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
Take Control of Your Chronic Disease -- Six Weeks to a Healthier Life
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District teams up with Mt. Si Senior Center to offer a series of free chronic disease self management classes. - May 14, 2010 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
TMS Therapy Now Being Offered in Hewlett, NY
South Shore Neuropsychiatric Center is now offering a revolutionary new treatment for treatment resistant depression. The only non-systemic and non-invasive FDA approved treatment for those not receiving benefits from their current anti-depressant medication regimens. Please call for a Free consultation for more information on this new treatment. - May 13, 2010 - South Shore Neuropsychiatric Center
Jimmy Choo Designer Frames Available Exclusively at Greenville EyeCare Associates
Eye Wear Line Offers Stylish Jimmy Choo Frames and Sunglasses - May 13, 2010 - Greenville EyeCare Associates
Todd Swanson Las Vegas Donates Surgeries to Operation Walk Medical Mission
Todd Swanson, Las Vegas (http://www.SwansonHipAndKnee.com), donated his orthopedic skills in joint replacement surgery to the Operation Walk Medical Mission on a trip to Vietnam to perform surgeries for the underprivileged. - May 13, 2010 - Desert Orthopaedic Center
Team Fitness America Gives Away One Year Of Personal Training
Turner has been training with Julie Luria, Team Fitness America’s 2009 Personal Trainer of the Year, and he has shown marked weight loss and muscle gain through nutritional adjustments and fitness training. - May 13, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Leading Senior Care Company Featured on Good Morning America
National morning newscast follows Senior Helpers caregiver throughout a busy daily routine - May 13, 2010 - Senior Helpers
CPEhr Re-Releases White Paper Detailing How HR Outsourcing Helps Employers Through the Recovering Economy
Updated white paper discusses rapidly changing economy and how small and mid-size employers benefit from outsourcing human resource functions - May 12, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
Hispanics Live in Areas with Limited Capacity for Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Research from Brigham and Women's Hospital
New research shows that Hispanics live in areas with more limited availability of colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies for colorectal cancer screening. - May 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Satori World Medical’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, Named One of Entrepreneur Magazine's Trailblazers and Trendsetters of 2009
Entrepreneur Magazine has recently selected Satori World Medical’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, as one of 20 Trailblazers and Trendsetters of 2009. Last year, Satori World Medical, a global healthcare and service company specializing in the emerging multi-million dollar medical tourism... - May 12, 2010 - Satori World Medical
Statistics Confirm That Botox Training Spells Success for Capturing Minimally-Invasive Market
The International Association for Physicians In Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) offers the industry's leading hCG for weight loss, aesthetic medicine and Botox training for physicians. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive clinical and business training for doctors looking to add minimally-invasive procedures to a healthcare business. The IAPAM's training focuses on combining the top-5 non-invasive procedures in order to create a successful aesthetic practice. - May 12, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Mary Anne Curtiss, M.D., to Its Cincinnati Office
Dr. Curtiss will serve the Cincinnati office of VPA, which includes southwest Ohio and the greater Cincinnati area. - May 12, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
US Air Force Adopts Caring Technologies’ Behavior Imaging® to Treat Military Service Members and Families Afflicted with Autism and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Video-based Telemedicine Application Will Foster Accurate Diagnosis and Provide Remote Access to Mental Health Professionals. - May 12, 2010 - Caring Technologies
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Launches Stork Fund
Supporting healthy moms, healthy pregnancies and healthy babies - Building on 175 years of expertise in the care for mothers and infants, Brigham and Women's Hospital announces the launch of the Stork Fund, a new ePhilanthropy venture dedicated to supporting healthy moms, pregnancies and babies. - May 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
New Brigham and Women’s Hospital Report Brings Lung Cancer in Women Out of the Shadows
BWH releases the most current and comprehensive overview of the impact of lung cancer on women. - May 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
GS3 Medical Billing LLC (GS3) to Host a Complimentary HIPPA-HITECH Webinar
Transitioning from the Theoretical to the Practical Since the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) last year with its HITECH overlay on HIPAA, medical practices may never be the same. Many doctors and support staff of smaller medical practices do not know how these laws... - May 12, 2010 - GS3 Medical Billing, LLC
Advanced Behavioral Consultants Offers Training in "Why Disaster is Good for Business"
Advanced Behavioral Consultants announces their 2010 Summer Training Series. In this training students learn that disaster can be an excellent time to take a business to the next level. Scientific models give a clear picture of how a business system can thrive in a chaotic environment. There are specific skills that can ensure that instead of breaking down in these chaotic times individuals and business organizations can take it to the next level. - May 11, 2010 - Advanced Behavioral Consultants
World of Lupus Research Expands as Florida Joins the Lupus Research Institute's National Coalition
Addition of State of Florida on World Lupus Day 2010 Pumps Extra Strength into Patient’s Voice for Lupus Research - May 11, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
New Community Resource: Private Family Therapy Practice Specializes in Trauma
John Stump, LMFT, Ian Newlin, LMFT, and Amanda Peterman, LMFT announces the opening of Child and Adolescent Trauma Services, LLP. The family practice specializes in therapy and counseling services for children, adolescents, and families who are suffering from trauma or Post Traumatic Stress... - May 10, 2010 - Child and Adolescent Trauma Services, LLP
2nd Annual Rockfest Features Top Local Band Lineup
On Saturday, May 22, City of Angels NJ, Inc., (COA) will host its second annual Rockfest at Tall Cedars Grove, 245 Sawmill Road, Hamilton, New Jersey, 08620. The event will feature live music from eleven local bands including Red Sea Affair, Reckless, Jimmy & The Parrots, Honey Spot Boulevard,... - May 10, 2010 - City of Angels NJ
Clinical Trial Compares Leading-Edge Treatments for Obesity and Diabetes
New Research Will Look at Weight Loss Stomach Surgery Versus Intensive Program of Lifestyle and Medical Management. - May 10, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Laser + Skin Institute Dermatology Center Announces the Addition of Lauralee Pakozdi, a Certified Physicians Assistant Who Will Join the Practice in May 2010
Dr. Lisa Coppa Breslauer is proud to announce that Lauralee Pakozdi, PA-C, will be joining the Laser + Skin Institute in May 2010. Ms. Pakozdi is a graduate of the Physician's Assistant program at UMDNJ in Piscataway, where she also earned her Masters degree. She is a member of the Society of... - May 10, 2010 - Laser + Skin Institute
Home Care Alliance of MA Celebrates National Nurses Week
Organization Looks to Recognize Contingent of Nurses in the Community - May 09, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Evening of Good Taste Raises $125,000+ for Advancements in Orthopedic, Joint Health
The 17th Annual “Evening of Good Taste” culinary extravaganza held at the Crest Hollow Country Club raised more than $125,000 in support of South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Advanced Orthopedics. - May 09, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Verona Walk Community Fundraiser Earns Nearly $8,000 for Eden Autism Services Florida
The Verona Walk community in Naples raised $7,900 for Eden Autism Services Florida through its “Calendar Girl” event, held on March 27. For the event, 12 of the community’s boldest and bravest men dressed up in costumes by Cathy Freed and makeup by Tammy Miloro, representing each... - May 09, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
North East Care Company Gets Go-Ahead from Regulator
A local community care company has taken the first step in its programme to establish an innovative and quality service across the UK by this week receiving regulatory approval for its North East hub in Cramlington, Northumberland. Ladybird Care, which provides care to help elderly and disabled... - May 09, 2010 - Ladybird Community Care Ltd
Washington Institute of Natural Medicine New Expanded Location
The Washington Institute of Natural Medicine has relocated to 5101 Wisconsin Ave. NW (corner of Garrison St.) in Friendship Heights, DC. After 15 years at the same location in Cleveland Park, the Institute is now easy to find, only 2 1/2 blocks from the Friendship Heights redline metro stop, next... - May 08, 2010 - Washington Institute of Natural Medicine
Visiting Physicians Association® Names Arnold Practice Manager at Corpus Christi Office
Arnold will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the administrative and clinical area. - May 08, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
“Shamanism and Recovery from Addiction” on May 11 “Why Shamanism Now?” with Host Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity”, teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks about addictions – how they touch everyone, how intractable they can be, and how we can use shamanism to heal them. - May 08, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Beverly Hills Periodontist Dr. Alex Farnoosh: Discusses New Link Between Gum Disease and Stillbirth
Routine Gum Care Can Help Prevent Oral Infections from Complicating Fetal Health. - May 08, 2010 - The Total Smile
Independent Hair Fibres Comparison Rates Nanogen’s Nanofibres as the Best Hair Camouflage
Independent test shows Nanogen’s Nanofibres may be up to 400% more charged than competitor products, providing far superior camouflage for thinning hair. - May 08, 2010 - Nanogen
HealthSaaS, Inc. Releasing Online Vertical Suite of Condition and Disease Specific Personal Health Records (PHR)
HealthSaaS today announced they are releasing an online suite of condition and disease specific Personal Health Record (PHR) services. The first to be released is PainPHR http://www.painPHR.com DiabetesPHR and SportsmedPHR will be available later this year. BreastcancerPHR and ProstatecancerPHR... - May 07, 2010 - HealthSaaS, Inc
South Nassau Names Director of Motility Studies to Detect GERD
Meyer Blumstein, MD, has nearly 25 years experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is a specialist in endoscopy, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and inflammatory bowel disease. - May 07, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Any Lab Test Now Offering Tests Geared to Women in Honor of National Women's Health Week
May 9th, Mother's Day, is the first day of National Women's Health Week and is a great time to remind to women in their life to schedule check ups and lab tests to maintain good health. - May 07, 2010 - Any Lab Test Now Arizona