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Riverwoods Urgent Care Uses Smartphone Technology to Connect Patients with Medical Assistance
Local stand-alone urgent care uses iTriage to reach Mobile Smartphone users. - March 14, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
AlternaMD.com Offers Unlimited Personal Health Coaching
Members of a new online service receive personal guidance from professionals to help them reach their health and wellness goals. - March 14, 2010 - AlternaMD
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Offers a Rare Gibson Elvis Presley Dove Guitar for Auction
The West Tennessee Branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has announced that an extremely unique Gibson Elvis Presley guitar is being auctioned at the 2010 Promise Ball on Saturday, April 10, 2010 to benefit JDRF. The guitar is an Elvis Presley Dove Signature Acoustic series and... - March 14, 2010 - The West Tennessee Branch of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Complete at North Tampa Eye Surgery Center
Patients finally have the chance to view surgery live before undergoing it themselves. Cataract, bladeless LASIK, glaucoma, and cosmetic procedures are now being performed in Newsom Eye’s surgical center, Tampa Surgery Center. Observation windows enabling live viewing of surgery along with... - March 14, 2010 - Newsom Eye
New Therapy for Prevention of Local Lung Tumor Recurrence
Researchers use a low-dose chemotherapeutic polymer film to deliver drugs directly to lung tissue following surgical resection of a tumor. - March 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Study Finds Many New Prescriptions Go Unfilled
Potential health benefits are not being realized because more than a quarter of new prescriptions are never filled. - March 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Researchers Identify Genetic Pathway Responsible for Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Four genes identified that are together a pathway responsible for driving metastatic prostate cancer. - March 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
IOS Health Systems Announces the Medios Referral Rewards Program
IOS Health Systems (IOS) a national provider of web-based electronic health systems announces the Medios Referral Rewards Program. The incentive program offers a $500 cash reward to anyone who refers a medical practice to contract with Medios EHR. - March 13, 2010 - IOS Health Systems
HCG Sets Up Exclusive Centre for Women’s Health in Bangalore
HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd. (HCG), South Asia’s largest cancer care network, today announced the setting up of HCG Centre for Women’s Health, India’s first exclusive centre for Women Health by women, for women, dedicated to the treatment of various cancer and cancer related diseases. - March 13, 2010 - HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd.
Dr. Jim Augustine Elected to Chair Position with The Joint Commission
EMP congratulates James J. Augustine, MD, FACEP, who was elected for a two year term as Chair of the Hospital Professional and Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) for The Joint Commission. Dr. Augustine is a nationally recognized speaker and educator in Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department... - March 13, 2010 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Kessler Joins Visiting Physicians Association's® Kentucky Office
Kessler hired as the newest physician in VPA office that covers northern Kentucky, including Boone, Pendleton, Kenton, Campbell, Bracken, Grant and Gallatin Counties. - March 13, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Nanogen’s Hair Loss Treatments Are Welcomed Into Leading Personal Care Exhibitions
Nanogen, leading hair loss experts are invited to exhibit at the prestigious ‘Hairstyle 2010’ in Rotterdam as well as the ‘Beauty Trade Special’ in Jaarbeus. Nanogen’s exhibit will be alongside some of the world’s largest Beauty and Hair companies, such as... - March 13, 2010 - Nanogen
Nurse Next Door's Dreams Program Sends Caregiver on Trip to Prince Edward Island
Nurse Next Door's brand new Dreams Program focuses on helping it's more than 1,000 employees across Canada achieve their personal dreams. - March 13, 2010 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Getzwell Pediatrics Celebrates Second Anniversary in Noe Valley – Open House Set for March 13, 2010
GetzWell Pediatrics begins its third year of offering integrative pediatrics in Noe Valley in March, 2010. - March 13, 2010 - Getzwell Pediatrics
New Analysis of Jupiter Data Finds Statin Therapy for Apparently Healthy Women Significantly Reduced Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Women with acceptable levels of bad cholesterol but elevated high sensitivity C-reactive protein levels benefited greatly from a daily regimen of rosuvastatin. - March 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
CRP Found to Have Implication for Patients After Undergoing Surgery
C-reactive protein levels predict hospital length of stay and long-term risk of death after surgery. - March 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brief: Researchers Identify a Means of Improving the Cryopreservation of Biological Materials
In the cryopreservation of biological materials, size, temperature and composition of a water droplet determine whether the droplet is vitrified or crystallized. - March 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Breast Cancer Survivors Who Take Aspirin Have Half the Risk of Dying from the Disease
New research shows women who take aspirin after a breast cancer diagnosis lower their risk of a recurrence and death from the disease. - March 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Women & Infants Participating in National Study on Caring for Late Preterm Infants
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island is one of 15 sites selected from a field of 145 applicants across the US and Canada to participate in a research study looking to see if providing some additional, specialized nursing and parental care may help late preterm infants fare better as they go home and grow. - March 12, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Advances in Joint Replacement Technology to be Discussed at March 24 Lee Memorial Well-Informed Seminar
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, one in three Americans suffer from bone and joint pain, but new technologies have been developed to help the distress. Researchers, such as Dr. George Markovich, have developed new surgical methods for joint replacement which can reduce the incision size as well as bone irritation as well as muscle disruption, allowing for a less painful and quicker recovery. - March 12, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Avail Clinical Research Announces High Cholesterol Research Studies in DeLand, FL
Avail Clinical Research Announces High Cholesterol Paid Research Studies & Paid Clinical Trials in DeLand, Orlando & Daytona Beach, Florida. - March 12, 2010 - Avail Clinical Research
Freeland Systems Forecloses on Certain Kardia Health Systems Assets
Freeland Systems bought back various assets previously sold to Kardia Health Systems - March 11, 2010 - Freeland Systems
Epione Laser Breast Lift Poised to Lead Breast Enhancement Trends
Revolutionary Non-surgical Laser Breast Enhancement Procedure Offers Safe, Long-Lasting Alternative to Surgery. - March 11, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
Dental Tours Turkey Launches All-in-One Treatment Services in Turkey
Dental Tours Turkey launches its new website for patients seeking affordable dental care in Istanbul. The cost of getting the same high quality dental treatment is 75% less than average prices in Europe. - March 11, 2010 - Dental Tours Turkey
Smokers Get Hypnotised in Front of Their PCs for Free
UK based charity and international non-profit organisation NoSmokingAgain.org has created an On-line Hypnotherapy Website where smokers who want to kick the habit can register to receive free-of-charge clinical cognitive hypnotherapy via the Internet. Smokers undergo hypnosis sessions to quit... - March 11, 2010 - No Smoking Again
Blue Water Spa Will be a Supporter for the Montessori School of Raleigh
Blue Water Spa is a plastic surgery medical spa owned and operated by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law and his wife, Kile Law. The spa participates in many community events, and since opening in 2003, the spa has donated over $4,000,000 to local charities and non-profit organizations. - March 11, 2010 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Blue Water Spa Will be a Sponsor for "Appetite 4 Art"
Blue Water Spa is a plastic surgery medical spa owned and operated by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Law and his wife, Kile Law. The spa participates in many community events, and since opening in 2003, the spa has donated over $4,000,000 to local charities and non-profit organizations. - March 11, 2010 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Epione Offers the Latest Beauty Injection Innovation
Epione introduces the latest advance in dermal filler injections. Treatment Will Be Less Painful With Dermal Fillers; Juvéderm®, Radiesse® and Restylane® Pre-filled Syringes Mixed With Lidocaine. - March 10, 2010 - Epione Medical Corp
NuU Medspa Support Local Chicago Theatre, Infusion Theatre Co.
NuU Medspa help support Infusion Theatre Co. for their third consecutive year, kick off season 2010-2011, with silent auction donations that will benefit theatre infused with many facets of entertainment. Now in their fourth year, Infusion Theatre has already made a name for themselves in... - March 10, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Yoga Yoga Owners Assume Operations of Premier Culinary Institute
The owners of Yoga Yoga in Austin, Texas, have assumed operations of The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts, one of the first whole-food and plant-based cooking schools in the United States. This new venture provides an opportunity to expand wellness services and offer support to people who... - March 10, 2010 - Yoga Yoga
Right at Home Grand Opening Fort Worth, TX
It will take a collaboration of private and public organizations to serve the rapidly growing senior population. In an effort to provide worry free and affordable elder care options for the senior and disabled adult population in Fort Worth, Quentas Jones began a franchise relationship with Right... - March 10, 2010 - Right at Home of Northwest Fort Worth
Unimed-Midwest Introduces the Flipchart Organizer for Easy Reference of Critical Information
The Flipchart is an easy-to-create, easy-to-use organizer of important reference information. Ideal for emergency preparedness, policies and procedures, and quick reference guides, the Flipchart is a useful tool for medical, dental and business offices, as well as in the home. - March 10, 2010 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
Dr.Cote of Erin Mills Optimum Health Published Book on Science of Chiropractic
Erin Mills Optimum Health, a full service Chiropractic clinic since 1977 in Ontario, Canada, announcing the publication of book written by Dr. Micheline Cote, one of the leading chiropractic doctor of the clinic. - March 10, 2010 - Erin Mills Optimum Health
ICTS Awarded Contract for Fifth Consecutive Fibromyalgia Study
Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC) (www.icts.us), has announced that the company has been awarded its fifth consecutive patient enrollment services contract in a series of fibromyalgia studies with the same sponsor. ICTS has been working with this sponsor, a... - March 10, 2010 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Women & Infants Hosts Professional Conference on Single-Family Room Model for Newborn Intensive Care
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island is hosting a professional conference entitled “Millennium Neonatology: Building for the Future” on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 7:30 am to 5 pm at the Women & Infants’ Education Center, 101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI. In... - March 10, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
NuStep Sponsors Spokesperson Kristina Ripatti as a Featured Presenter at IHRSA 2010
Paralyzed LAPD Veteran Encourages Health Clubs to Offer Inclusive Equipment, like the NuStep T5XR recumbent cross-trainer. - March 10, 2010 - NuStep, Inc.
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds Judith H. Weiss, M.D., to East Cleveland Office
Weiss hired as the newest physician in VPA office that covers the greater Cleveland area, including Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula, Northern Summit and Northern Portage Counties. - March 10, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Now Covered by Insurance at Wellness & Better Health Chiropractic, P.A.
Spinal decompression is now covered by insurance. - March 10, 2010 - Wellness & Better Health Chiropractic P.A.
Avail Clinical Research Announces High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Research Studies in DeLand, FL
Avail Clinical Research Announces High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Paid Research Studies & Paid Clinical Trials in DeLand, Orlando & Daytona Beach, Florida. - March 10, 2010 - Avail Clinical Research
Sunrise Dental Offers Free Teeth Whitening to All New Customers
Sunrise Dental now offering Free Teeth Whitening to All New Customers (Value at $450) which will included initial exam, necessary x-rays and cleaning service. - March 10, 2010 - Sunrise Dental by Abraham Ghorbanian, DDS
ITCES to Conduct Study of Weight Loss Drug Product, Obestrin®
ITCES Corporation has been contracted to perform both recruitment and subsequent statistical meta-analysis in a study of the weight loss drug product, Obestrin®. Obestrin® is the commercial name for the combination drug product formerly designated, AVT-12. Obestrin® functions in part... - March 10, 2010 - ITCES Corporation
21st Century Oncology to Hold Seminar on Advanced Technology to Fight Prostate Cancer
GPS isn’t just for driving directions anymore. Today’s radiation treatments for cancer patients can now pinpoint tumor locations and direct treatment to tumors with laser-like precision, just like your car or phone’s GPS can detect your exact location. Those wanting to learn more... - March 10, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
Free Bioidetical Hormone Replacement Therapy Seminar in Little Rock, AR
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar: Little Rock, AR – Dr. Constance Crisp. What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: Aristotle, 401 W Capitol, Suite 700, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 When: Thursday, March 18th, 2010, 6:00pm-7:00pm Who should attend? Women and men ages 35+ suffering from the symptoms of hormonal imbalance such as weight gain, lost libido, mood swings, hot flashes. - March 10, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
SpringRidge at Charbonneau Celebrates 20th Anniversary
SpringRidge at Charbonneau retirement community debuted in 1990, at a time when gas was just $1.16 a gallon, a carton of eggs was only $1.00, and a first class stamp was a mere .25 cents. Twenty years later, a chilled glass of milk may cost three times more, but now, due to special platinum... - March 10, 2010 - SpringRidge Court
“Is Shamanism a Path to Enlightenment?” on March 10 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show
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 explores whether shamanism is a path to transformation and enlightenment, and if shamanism should be practiced intentionally for this purpose. - March 10, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Alliance Chiropractic Center Announces New Website chiropractorinhickory.com
Hickory Business expands. - March 10, 2010 - Alliance Chiropractic Center
Alliance Chiropractic Center - Treating Balance Disorders by Addressing the Cause
Dr. Brad Shook and Dr. Rodney Slusher of Alliance Chiropractic Center is proud to announce that they are now offering treatment for balance disorders. Balance disorders affects millions of people and although not a condition of the spine, the Doctors of Alliance Chiropractic Center boast an... - March 10, 2010 - Alliance Chiropractic Center
Alliance Chiropractic Center: Hickory Chiropractic Physicians Have Research Published
Alliance Chiropractic Center is proud to announce that Dr. Rodney Slusher and Dr. Brad Shook have become published researchers in the field of spinal radiology. Their research, which has been 4 years in the making, was recently peer-reviewed and approved for publication unanimously. Dr. Shook... - March 10, 2010 - Alliance Chiropractic Center
Custom In-Home Massage for Residents of Highland Park, TX
Balken Massage announces more accessible options for in-home and in-office massage for the residents of Highland Park, TX. - March 10, 2010 - Balken Massage
Dr. Cynthia Seaman Expert Chicago Chiropractor Completes Advanced Acupuncture Protocols Course
Dr. Cynthia Seaman, Chicago’s leading chiropractor, and chiropractic authority, has recently completed post graduate studies of advanced chiropractic acupuncture protocols for specific conditions. Dr. Seaman has been performing the acupuncture, the ancient traditional Chinese medical treatment, for twenty-three years in her Northwest side Chicago practice. - March 09, 2010 - Seaman Chiropractic Center