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Vision Source is First in Las Vegas to Offer High Definition Imaging Technology
Vision Source Las Vegas office can now identify early stage glaucoma and retinal diseases using the new Cirrus HD-OCT. - November 14, 2009 - Vision Source Las Vegas
Chiropractic Office Helping to Make Holiday "Wishes" Come True
Finn Chiropractic Group is teaming up with VOICe to collect holiday gifts for less fortunate families in the area. They're doing this through a Christmas Tree "Wish List." - November 14, 2009 - Finn Chiropractic Group
1,000,000 Transcripts and Growing
VIVA Transcription reaches industry milestone. - November 14, 2009 - VIVA Transcription Corporation
Four Women & Infants/Alpert Medical School Physicians Accepted as Fellowship Candidates
Four physicians from Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University have been accepted as fellowship candidates by the American Gynecological & Obstetrical Society. The four fellowship candidates are: Sandra Ann Carson, MD, of Cranston, RI;... - November 14, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
Minimally Invasive vs. Open Radical Prostatectomy
Researchers find the minimally invasive approach results in a higher rate of genitourinary complications, incontinence and erectile dysfunction. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Adds to State of the Art Imaging Suite
New system at BWH is the first in the world to allow the capabilities of both MRI and x-ray angiography in a single suite. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Risks of Complications by Attending Physicians Following Overnight Procedure is Significantly Reduced if Given an Opportunity to Sleep Six or More Hrs
New research finds that procedures performed the day after attending physicians worked overnight were not more likely to have an increased risk for complications if the physician had an opportunity to sleep for six or more hours. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Student Success Jobs Program Receives National Afterschool Innovator Award from MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation and the Afterschool Alliance today honored the Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Student Success Jobs Program (SSJP) with an Afterschool Innovator Award. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Announces New President
Elizabeth G. Nabel, MD, the Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, has been named the next president. Dr. Nabel will assume her position January 1, succeeding Gary Gottlieb, MD, MBA. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Racial and Sex Disparities in Survival Losses Due to HIV in the United States
The benefits in survival for treating HIV with antiretroviral therapy appear to differ by both gender and ethnicity. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Better Retention in Care is a Cost-Effective Way to Improve Outcomes in HIV Disease
The effectiveness of treating HIV with antiretroviral therapy is undermined by the large number of individuals who initiate treatment but do not continue regular clinic visits. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
New Process for Embryonic Stem Cell Differentiation Discovered
Researchers at BWH have discovered a novel means of controlling stem cell differentiation into desired cell types. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Fish Oil Component Shows Potential to Treat a Variety of Inflammatory Diseases
Researchers discover why fish oils produce anti-inflammatory effects, which could have major clinical implications for the treatment of a number of diseases related to inflammation. - November 13, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Atlanta Journal Constitution Article Leads to Good Day Atlanta Appearance
Chaunda Nicole Walker Walls, Artist, Interior Designer, Personal Fitness Coach and Motivational Speaker, will be making her television debut on Fox 5’s Good Day Atlanta morning show on Monday, November 16th. The show airs week days from 7:00am – 9:00am and can be watched live online at... - November 13, 2009 - The Bella Fitness Group
Laser + Skin Institute Dermatology Center Wants You to Look Your Best and "Dress for Success" This Holiday Season
An open house is planned for December 11, 2009 in support of Dress for Success charitable campaign - November 13, 2009 - Laser + Skin Institute
Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer
Free Educational Workshop for People Affected by Cancer - November 13, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Study Shows Effectiveness of Gamma Knife Treatment
The study is based on the research team’s analysis of 111 patients who initially were treated with whole-brain-radiation-therapy (WBRT) then received stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) to treat the tumor recurrence. - November 13, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Entertainment Lineup Announced for the Wellness Community’s 18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura has announced the lineup of entertainers who will perform for visitors on the 18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour. The event is the organization’s largest fundraiser, with proceeds funding free programs of support, education and hope for people fighting cancer... - November 13, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Avant Healthcare Professionals Unveils New and Improved Website www.AvantHealthcare.com
Avant Healthcare Professionals, a nationwide expert in providing internationally educated nursing and allied health professionals; including Physical and Occupational Therapists, announced today that they have updated their website to better represent the lines of business and healthcare... - November 13, 2009 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
imatters Rolls Out Innovative New Staffing Solution—im2 Basic
imatters, the nation's leading ophthalmic recruitment firm, has announced the launch of a new hiring service to specifically address the unique needs of the ophthalmic job market in today's economy. This service leverages the expertise of imatters recruiters to target the most qualified candidates and eliminate the hassle of sifting through an influx of unqualified candidates. - November 13, 2009 - imatters, inc.
UCSD Researcher Recognized for Her Outstanding Career Achievements in Biological Science
Susan S. Taylor, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, professor of pharmacology and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator at the University of California, San Diego, has been named the recipient of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 2010 Excellence in Science... - November 13, 2009 - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Turn Off Stress, Turn on Your Life at the Wheel of Wellbeing Wellness Workshop
LA’s New “Scientific Sanctuary for Mind, Body and Spirit” Offers Half-Day Program Designed to Relieve Stress. Learn to Manage Your Stress Before the Holidays! - November 13, 2009 - Wheel of Wellbeing
Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Named Official Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Provider for the Charlotte Bobcats
Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology has become the Official Plastic Surgery and Dermatology Provider for the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats. - November 13, 2009 - Piedmont Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Invisalign Teen Now Great Alternative to Braces at Columbus Family Dental Center
Invisalign Teen now available from Dr. Laura Bracken at Columbus Family Dental Center, 901 Third St. Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Laura Bracken is offering 20% off Invisalign. - November 12, 2009 - Columbus Family Dental Center
Andy Houck, Stay at Home Franchise Owner, Invited as Guest Speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association Training Event for Healthcare Professionals
Andy Houck, Stay at Home franchise owner, invited as guest speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Eastern Tennessee Chapter’s spring training event, “Caring and Coping, Together we make a Difference,” sponsored by the East Tennessee Area Agency of Aging on November 12, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Sevierville. - November 12, 2009 - Stay at Home
Dr. James F. Cozzarelli, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with AOSMI, Offers Free Talk on Treatment of Shoulder Pain at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ
Dr. James F. Cozzarelli, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, New Jersey, will offer a free public talk to the residents of Monmouth and Middlesex counties on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of shoulder pain at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ. Dr. Berkowitz specializes in arthroscopy, total joint replacement, and fracture and trauma care and is an expert on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). - November 12, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Voluntary Benefits Conference in Los Angeles a Huge Success
The first annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference showcased great attendance in its first year with over 375 attendees, 50 speakers and over 35 exhibitors and sponsors. - November 12, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Home Care Company to Offer Formal Cognitive Exercise Program
Always There Home Care (ATHC), an in-home provider of quality caregivers for non-medical services, announces their new cognitive fitness program aimed to improve memory function and critical thinking skills. - November 12, 2009 - Always There Home Care
Physician Compliance Network Provides Expert Chart Review for All Types of Medical Cases
Physician Compliance Network, LLC, a physician owned and operated company, has expanded their core service capabilities to include chart review for medical quality and appropriateness of care for virtually any medical specialty and situation. - November 12, 2009 - Physician Compliance Network
Swearingen Software Announces the Release of the RISynergy Web Products Suite
Swearingen Software RISynergy Web Products Suite meets the any-time, any-where, web-based demands of Radiology Managers today. With the newest release in Radiology Information System innovation from Swearingen Software, users may now access some of the most frequently used modules online. - November 12, 2009 - Swearingen Software, Inc.
Blue Water Spa Supports The 2009 Jupiter Ball
Blue Water Spa of Raleigh will be a sponsor for The 2009 Jupiter Ball, benefiting science education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. The Jupiter Ball will be on November 20, 2009 at 7 PM. Jeff Hill, director of external relations... - November 12, 2009 - Blue Water Spa / Michael Law MD
Symbyos Announces Its ToothIQ Dental Videos Are Now Available for Dentist Websites
Symbyos, the developers of ToothIQ have released their dental animations to dentists for use on their own practice websites via ToothIQPro. - November 11, 2009 - Symbyos
Special Olympics Invites Supporters to 8th Annual Gala and Live Auction
Special Olympics Northern California will hold its 8th annual fundraising gala on Nov.13, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. Presented by Chevron Corp., the Spirit of the Season gala will help raise money for sports equipment, training and competition in 2010. More than 13,000... - November 11, 2009 - Special Olympics Northern California
Autism Support Network and Hagar International Partner for Autism Awareness in Cambodia
Autism Support Network and Hagar International today announced a partnership to help elevate awareness and provide services to children with autism in Cambodia. As part of this effort, Autism Support Network will promote Hagar’s educational programs to its global members and other emerging... - November 11, 2009 - Autism Support Network
Orthopedic Surgeons to Discuss Joint Pain, Hip and Knee Replacements
Free seminar to be held at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center - November 11, 2009 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Rhode Island Chiropractor Dr. Mark Mulak is Now a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
Dr. Mark Mulak, a Chiropractor at CitySide Chiropractic Center in Cranston, is now a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. The focus of chiropractic sports medicine is conservative management, rehabilitation and performance optimization for athletes. - November 10, 2009 - CitySide Chiropractic Center
HealthPoint Chiropractic Clinic is Proud to Announce This Year's Keep Kids Kozy Winter Clothes Drive
This September through October at HealthPoint Chiropractic Clinic there will be a winter clothes drive to keep the less fortunate kids in the North Huntingdon area warm this winter. - November 10, 2009 - HealthPoint Chiropractic Clinic
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
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
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