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Schools Give Backrubs to Help Prevent H1N1 and Seasonal Flu
Innovative College Program Simultaneously Promotes Hand Hygiene, Immunization Information and Virus Fighting Ability. - November 10, 2009 - Jordan Friedman
Surgeon Robert Heck M.D, Opens New Location in Columbus, Ohio
Robert Heck M.D, cosmetic surgeon, opens new location in Columbus, Ohio. - November 10, 2009 - Robert Heck M.D
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Study Finds Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Ineffective Treatment for Children with Autism
The "Randomized Trial of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Children with Autism" study is published in the current issue of Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. - November 10, 2009 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Dr. Ann A. Kiessling, Director of the Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation Honored with the Jacob Heskel Gabbay Award for Biotechnology and Medicine
101 healthy babies have been born from SPAR, the Special Program of Assisted Reproduction, which allows HIV positive men to safely father children. Dr. Kiessling’s recent work is bridging the gap between assisted reproduction and stem cell science. - November 09, 2009 - Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation
Live Longer and Feel Better with Cenegenics Carolinas
Cenegenics Carolinas is an age management facility located in Charleston, SC. The US Government recently released a study that shows the average life span stands now at 78 years old. Patients that want to make the most of those years can enroll in the executive health evaluation at Cenegenics Carolinas to determine what their body needs to be in optimal shape. Patients will experience better health, increased libido, weight loss, and increased energy. - November 09, 2009 - Cenegenics Carolinas
Hormone Therapy Can be Safe and Effective
Dr. Mickey Barber, the CEO at Cenegenics Carolinas addresses the ongoing concerns about hormone therapy. Cenegenics Carolinas is an age management facility located in Charleston, SC and provides care for patients from around the country. - November 09, 2009 - Cenegenics Carolinas
Adult Stem Cell Preservation Available in the Southeast
Cenegenics Carolinas, an age management facility located in Charleston, is now offering adult stem cell preservation. This modern medical breakthrough is performed with a simple blood draw, and can help adult patients battle cancer, heart disease, and many other medical issues they may face in the future. - November 09, 2009 - Cenegenics Carolinas
November: Doorways for Women and Families Releases Homelessness Awareness Month Story Ideas
National Homelessness Awareness Month is more important than ever this year. With high unemployment and a sagging economy, families are feeling the affects. Below are several story ideas from an Arlington-based shelter that shed light on homelessness’ impact on families and communities. - November 09, 2009 - Doorways for Women and Families
Cahill Dental Care Centre Are Excited to Welcome New Dentist to Their Team
The team at the Cahill Dental Care Centre are delighted by the arrival of Chris Waith, who joined the practice earlier this month. - November 09, 2009 - Cahill Dental Care Centre
Lankenau Institute Investigators Discover a Potential New Antibody Therapy to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Amyloid Illnesses
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which afflicts over 5.3 million people in the United States alone, is the most common of over 25 incurable protein misfolding diseases termed amyloidoses. In a paper published in The Journal of Biological Chemistry, Sharad P. Adekar, MD, Scientist at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) and Scott Dessain, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor at LIMR, have discovered a potential new antibody therapy that can be used to treat individuals suffering with AD. - November 09, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Misunderstood No More: Women's Unique Needs to be Addressed
OliciousLife.com: Online magazine for women created by a female health and fitness expert addresses all female concerns often ignored by male leaders of online and print media industries. - November 09, 2009 - Olicious Life, LLC
Botox Training: IAPAM Announces 2010 Training Dates for Physicians
Presented by the IAPAM, the Botox & Dermal Filler Training Bootcamp and the Advanced Dermal Filler Training Program announces their dates for 2010. Through the IAPAM's industry-leading aesthetic medicine educational programs, physicians will continue to recieve the most intensive, hands-on cosmetic injectable and Botox training available in North America. - November 08, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Immunome Inc. Presenting Human Monoclonal Antibody Platform at Pharmaceutical Consulting Consortium, Inc. (PCCI)
Immunome, Inc., President and CEO, Tim Pelura, Ph.D., will be presenting information about the company on Monday, November 9, 2009 at the Pharmaceutical Consulting Consortium, Inc. (PCCI) Meeting. The presentation will be also be available for viewing via webcast at www.rxpcci.com. Immunome is a... - November 08, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Provided Internist by The Carlisle Group
“We’ve had a wonderful experience, we have had wonderful success, and the results are really paying off." - Ken Shull, President and CEO of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. - November 08, 2009 - The Carlisle Group
RMA of New York Joins LIVESTRONG, Assisting Men and Women Affected by Cancer
Dr. Alan Copperman, co-medical director of RMA of New York, and Fertile Hope Advisor joins The Fertility Advisory Committee of The Lance Armstrong Foundation. - November 08, 2009 - Reproductive Medicine Associates
Heath Decisions CIO Maurice Hagar Wins Business Leader Media's Movers & Shakers Award
Business Leader Media’s sixth annual award honors up-and-coming business leaders in the Triangle community. - November 08, 2009 - Health Decisions
Oconee Medical Center Enjoys Physician Recruiting Success with The Carlisle Group
”TCG’s Procurement has been surprisingly effective for what we need. We look forward to a continued relationship with them.” - November 08, 2009 - The Carlisle Group
Blue Water Spa Supports the 2009 Raleigh Round Up
Blue Water Spa, Best Medical Spa in America will be donating over $2000.00 in spa services to the 2009 Raleigh Roundup benefiting the American Cancer Society. The event this year will be held on Friday November 13th, 2009 at the Kerr Scott building on the North Carolina State Fairgrounds starting... - November 07, 2009 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Team Fitness America’s November Fitness Trainer of the Month Takes Spotlight
Team Fitness America continues their Personal Trainer of The Month campaigns by announcing, Julia Luria, their November featured personal trainer. Several Team Fitness America consumers also share their thoughts why Luria is a fitness authority. - November 07, 2009 - Team Fitness America
Holiday Season Brings in 300% Increase in Bookings for Cosmetic Harmony
The tight pockets are now ready to spend lavishly on things they desired for a long time but were held back due to various economic reasons. Majority of them are planning to go for a cosmetic surgery. They will be endowed with a complete makeover and will have a ‘feel good factor’ about themselves. - November 07, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
Dr. Bagdonas Inducted Into Prestigious Trauma Care Association
South Nassau Communities Hospital’s director of trauma and surgical critical care, Richard A. Bagdonas, M.D., has been inducted into the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is the... - November 07, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Greller of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe, NJ, First to Perform New Procedure in Freehold
Dr. Michael Greller, board-certified fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, is first to perform a new minimally invasive orthopedic procedure, Arthrosurface HemiCap® shoulder resurfacing, at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ. - November 07, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Heroes in Fight Against Aids Announced: AID FOR AIDS Gala Honorees Named
Four honorees to be recognized for their unwavering courage and perseverance in the battle against HIV and AIDS. - November 07, 2009 - AID FOR AIDS International
"Beyond Good and Evil" on "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show with Christina Pratt on November 11
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, explores how to engage with life beyond the concepts of good and evil and fear-based thinking. - November 07, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Colorado Bioscience Association Recognizes the Best of Colorado’s Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released the winners of the 2009 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA’s Annual Awards Dinner. Mountaineer Eric Alexander will serve as the keynote speaker for this event as the Colorado Bioscience Association celebrates its sixth anniversary. - November 06, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Nurse Next Door Looks to Provide Safer Living for Local Seniors During National Fall Prevention Week 2009
Offers free home safety assessments to seniors November 23 - 27 - November 06, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
MD-IT Helps Establish National Effort to Accelerate Secure Electronic Exchange of Medical Records
Health care is the largest industry in the US unable to routinely send and receive information over the internet. Due to concerns about security and privacy of personal health information (PHI), virtually all of the millions of patient records exchanged among providers are faxed or mailed. Records that originate as digital files end up as less useful paper records when received. Many more patient records are never sent due to this inefficient means of information sharing. - November 06, 2009 - MD-IT
Emergency Medicine Physicians Sponsors Video Contest
Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP), a company that supplies residency-trained and board-certified emergency physicians to staff and manage hospital emergency departments across the United States, is holding a “Best in Emergency Medicine” video challenge through December 11, 2009. EMP... - November 06, 2009 - Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP)
Partial Knee Replacements Can Lead to Greater Mobility, Less Pain and Shorter Recovery Times
Minimally Invasive Oxford Knee Procedure Being Used by Arizona Orthopaedic Associates at Gateway. - November 06, 2009 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Offers Alternative to Traditional Hip Replacement Surgery
Anterior Hip Replacement Procedure Minimizes Pain and Shortens Recovery Time. - November 06, 2009 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Does Race, Income Predict Prostate Cancer Outcome?
A patient’s socioeconomic status (income, martial status and race) has absolutely no impact on his outcome following curative radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer, according to a new study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The study is being presented Nov. 4 at the 51st Annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Chicago. It is unique in that nearly 50 percent of patients in the analysis are African American. - November 06, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Ways Women Orgasm, the Female Sexuality Forum, Announces a New Blog Post: Enjoying Sexual Pleasure
Women themselves do not necessarily identify with concepts as explicitly sexual as sexual arousal. Many women dislike eroticism and see female sexuality more in terms of producing children than enjoying orgasm through clitoral stimulation. Ways Women Orgasm is a forum for female sexuality and provides an open discussion of women's orgasm techniques including clitoral stimulation and sexual fantasies. - November 06, 2009 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Expanded Stair lift Range on the UK Stairlifts Website
The addition of new product details on Platform lifts, Step lifts and Wheelchair stair lifts has increased the range of information available to visitors on www.uklift.co.uk. - November 05, 2009 - UK Stairlifts
Henry Ford Hospital Study: Hepatitis B Does Not Increase Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
A Henry Ford Hospital study found that hepatitis B does not increase the risk for pancreatic cancer - and that only age is a contributing factor. The results contradict a previous study in 2008 that suggested a link between pancreatic cancer and previous hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the liver caused by a viral infection. - November 05, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Can a Mouthguard Make You Stronger and Run Longer?
The New Under Armour Mouthguard Promises Jaw-Dropping Performance & is Only Available at Exclusive Dentists. - November 05, 2009 - Atlanta Center for Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Treatment Provides Healthy Benefits for Sun Damage (Actinic Keratoses) in Orlando
Winter Park Laser and Anti-Aging Center is one of the few medical spas in central Florida to offer the cutting edge treatment; Photo-Dynamic Therapy using Levulan by DUSA Pharmaceuticals. - November 05, 2009 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Home Care Assistance of San Diego Celebrates Second Anniversary
San Diego’s Premier Home Care Provider Soars Into Second Year with Doubled Revenues, More Than 65 New Caregivers and a Host of New Programs That Keep Senior Adults Mentally Stimulated, Socially Engaged and Living Healthy Lives. - November 05, 2009 - Home Care Assistance San Diego
NuU Medspa Sponsors 17th Annual Cocktails for a Cause
NuU Medspa sponsored all level donations to benefit pediatric medical research at Children’s Memorial Hospital and the Children’s Memorial Research Center (CMRC). Through support and generous donations from local vendors and businesses, the CMRC met their goal of $200,000 in donations. - November 04, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
PranagyMed Expands to Healthcare Business Solutions Suite
PranagyMed, a division of Pranagy Unlimited LLC, expands its services to include medical billing and claims management as well as outsourced medical transcription to meet the demands of improved revenue cycles for health care providers. - November 04, 2009 - PranagyMed
New Ebook Helps Sugar Addicts Overcome Sugar Addiction
Cynthia Perkins, M.Ed., publishes new Ebook, "How to Break Your Sugar Addiction Today" to provide sugar addicts with the facts about sugar and the steps needed to successfully overcome addiction to sugar. http://www.holistichelp.net/sugar-addiction-recovery.html Cynthia Perkins,... - November 04, 2009 - Cynthia Perkins
Medical Weight Loss Clinic Offers Its Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program at No Cost to Unemployed Workers
For individuals who recently lost their job, Medical Weight Loss Clinic (MWLC, www.mwlc.com) will help them get on the right track by offering its medically supervised weight loss program at no cost. “We understand that these are challenging economic times for so many people,” said... - November 04, 2009 - Medical Weight Loss Clinic
Dual Diagnosis Conference in Vegas Focuses on Holistic Treatment
As those in recovery look for alternative treatments, Foundations Recovery Network, a dual diagnosis treatment network, presents a conference dedicated to holistic treatment. - November 04, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
Pain Awareness Week in Canada November 1st - 7th
Pain Care in BC - Acting Now on the Silent Epidemic of Pain - November 04, 2009 - Pain BC Society
Immanuel Senior Living Partners with Avantas for Health Staffing Solution
Avantas expands its Healthcare Pool to serve Senior Health and Assisted Living Communities in Omaha and Lincoln. - November 04, 2009 - Avantas, LLC.
Preventative Brain Radiation for Lung Cancer Patients: The Benefits and Risks
A new study is taking a closer look at the benefits versus risks for lung cancer patients to undergo preventative brain radiation therapy as a means to stop cancer from spreading to the brain. Study results show that while preventative brain radiation for patients with non-small cell lung cancer... - November 04, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
IAPAM Symposium Adds New Botox Training Video to Help Physicians Succeed
Physicians can now revisit the preeminent educational experience they receive while attending the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, by using the IAPAM's 3 new clinical training DVD's, offering focused instruction on: botox training, dermal filler training and microdermabrasion training. - November 04, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
RMA of New York Participates in a Free Lesbian Family Building Event at The LGBT Community Center
A panel of experts will participate in a free informative event for lesbian singles and couples and will cover the medical, emotional and legal aspects of building a family. - November 03, 2009 - Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York
Dr. Connie McCaa, New Technology Draw U.S. LASIK patients
Dr. Connie McCaa is drawing LASIK patients from across the country for her credentials and state-of-the-art LASIK equipment. That includes a Pentacam HR to make sure patients are good candidates for LASIK. McCaa, one of the leading refractive surgeons on the country, was one of the first in the nation to perform LASIK. - November 03, 2009 - Connie McCaa, MD, PhD
New Hampshire Plastic Manufacturer Makes Operating Room Procedure More Efficient and Safer with New Surgical Trays
Janco Incorporated, a New Hampshire supplier of custom medical packaging, has introduced new manufacturing methods to provide medical professionals with surgical trays engineered and manufactured to specifically cater to operating room procedure. - November 03, 2009 - Janco Incorporated
Harshman Chiropractic Clinics Help Out the Ozark Food Harvest
Harshman Chiropractic Clinic just helped out a local charity. Dr. Harshman gave a health talk at the local rotary club. While he was there, he was able to offer the president of the board a check for $3800. This can help to give 38,000 worth of food. They are able to give five pounds of food away... - November 03, 2009 - Harshman Chiropractic Clinic