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Noesys Data Introduces Significant Tools to Turn Data Into Knowledge
Noesys Data is focused on providing the tools to reduce the time from data to knowledge, maximize information gained within each experiment, and improve research decision-making within the Safety Pharmacology, Infectious Disease, and Biodefense fields. Software and services are detailed. - October 10, 2009 - Noesys Data
Coat Drive to Benefit Local Charity
To help local individuals in need this winter, Finn Chiropractic Group is teaming up with VOICe by initiating a coat drive at its Seven Fields office. The office, located off of Rt. 228 next to SiBA Restaurant, will serve as a coat drop-off site from now until October 24. VOICe is an organization... - October 10, 2009 - Finn Chiropractic Group
Medical Spa Feeds the Hungry While Increasing Women's Self Esteem in Central Florida
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center will host a free community event focused on helping women look and stay younger and more beautiful-all for a good cause. The event; “Fall into Beautiful Open House & Food Drive” will feature free food, cocktails, goodie bags, raffles, &... - October 10, 2009 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Launches Global Effort to Stop Cervical Cancer — New Guidance and Partnerships Announced, Clinicians Called
The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) launched a major component in the fight to control cervical cancer on 8 October 2009, releasing its global guidance document and announcing a unique partnership with the International Pediatric Association (IPA) to fight the... - October 10, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
The First Truly Affordable Full Screen Software Magnifier
Innovation Management Group, Inc. (IMG) announced that it has begun shipping the latest release of its The Magnifier 1.50. A low cost, full screen magnification software application for Windows. Most magnification software products on the market are designed for individuals who have extreme visual impairments or are legally blind and can cost from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. The Magnifier is the first truly affordable full screen magnifier priced within the reach of average users. - October 09, 2009 - Innovation Management Group, Inc
HDI Technologies, Inc. and Clear Medical Solutions Form Strategic Partnership to Serve Healthcare Providers
At the AHIMA 2009 Conference, HDI Technologies and Clear Medical Solutions announced their strategic partnership to better provide advanced healthcare information technology to hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. These technologies include Electronic Health Records (EHR), Computer Assisted Coding (CAC), Voice Recognition (VR), and Practice Management software, all of which are predicted to change the way that the healthcare industry operates in the next 10 years. - October 09, 2009 - Clear Medical Solutions, LLC
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group Announces Purchase of a Medical Lien / Letter of Protection Medical A/R Portfolio
Innovative Healthcare Financing Group purchases medical accounts receivable portfolio from facility in Texas. - October 09, 2009 - Innovative Healthcare Financing Group, LLC
Solving the Challenges of Adaptive Clinical Trials: Web Seminar Will Reveal Universal, Risk-Resistant Methods for Improving Study Efficiency
Health Decisions and the Center for Business Intelligence present the webinar "Solving the Challenges of Clinical Trials," which will be held Wednesday, October 28 from 11:00 am to noon EDT. Health Decisions is also holding a weekly drawing for free registration passes (a value of $295). To enter, visit http://www.HealthDec.com/page/webinar. - October 09, 2009 - Health Decisions
Calvary Pastor to Speak About Cancer from a Christian Perspective
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Christian Perspectives on Coping with Cancer,” Thursday, October 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Steven Day will speak on how to cope... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Dr. Nitan (Nitin) Bhatia Helps Huntington Beach Race Car Driver Get Back to His Winning Ways
Dr. Nitin (Nitan) Bhatia helped Orange County NASCAR driver Kyle Kelley recover from his potentially paralyzing spinal fracture. Using advanced spinal surgery techniques not available elsewhere, Dr. Bhatia helped fix the fractures and get Mr. Kelley back to racing. Kelley has gone on to win multiple races and has recently started on the NASCAR circuit. - October 09, 2009 - Irvine Spine Center
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About “Chemo Brain” at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Certified Hypnotherapist to Explain and Demonstrate Guided Imagery in "Make the Mind-Body Connection"
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Cancer Resource Center at Community Memorial Hospital will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Make the Mind-Body Connection with Paula Getty-Shearer, certified hypnotherapist. This free event takes place on Tuesday, October... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Autism Prevalence Now Reported as 1 in 91 Children; More Research Needed
Research published in Monday’s issue of the journal Pediatrics indicates that the prevalence of autism is one in every 91 children. This is more than has been previously reported by the Centers for Disease Control and independent research. “Autism is a dramatically growing problem for our country,” stated Ann Gibbons, executive director of the Autism Speaks chapter. “We need answers. With numbers like these, autism must become everyone’s cause." - October 09, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Doctor Donates Services to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research
Dr. Kevin Smith, clinic director with Red Apple Wellness will be doing free consultations and spinal screening examinations for anyone who makes a $20.00 donation to the Susan G. Komen foundation. - October 09, 2009 - Red Apple Wellness
Family Service Steps Up to Live United
Family Service just kicked off their employee campaign to support the United Way of Burlington County. Family Service set this year’s Live United goal at $49,424.02 – $1.00 more than they raised last year. Why? Because every dollar from every employee who participates really does matter! - October 09, 2009 - Family Service
Immediate Medical Center (IMC), a Walk-In Medical Center in Coral Springs, FL, is Title Sponsor of Local Charity Benefit Festival of the Flutes
Immediate Medical Center (IMC), the Coral Springs, FL, walk-in medical center and local authority in the Immediate and Urgent Care Industry in the Parkland/Coral Springs community, is title sponsor of Festival of the Flutes, a charity fundraiser to be held October 16, 2009, in Coral Springs. Proceeds from Festival of the Flutes will go to Mothers Against Brain Injury, Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund, and Broward Meals on Wheels. - October 08, 2009 - Immediate Medical Care
Finn Chiropractic Group Hires New Associate Doctor
Dr. Eric Pasierb recently joined Finn Chiropractic Group as an Associate Doctor in the practice’s Seven Fields office. A 2002 graduate of Penn State University, Dr.Pasierb earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and his doctorate of chiropractic from New York Chiropractic... - October 08, 2009 - Finn Chiropractic Group
Youth Medical Spa, a State-of-the-Art Beauty Treatment Facility in Coral Springs, FL, is Title Sponsor of Local Charity Benefit Festival of the Flutes
Youth Medical Spa in Coral Springs, FL, a state-of-the-art med spa whose expert medical professionals provide transformative beauty solutions that help clients look years younger without surgery, is title sponsor of Festival of the Flutes, a charity fundraiser to be held October 16, 2009, in Coral Springs. Proceeds from Festival of the Flutes will go to Mothers Against Brain Injury, Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund, and Broward Meals on Wheels. - October 08, 2009 - Youth Medical Spa
Life Group LA Takes the POZ Life Weekend Seminar to San Diego, CA
The Life Group LA announces that it will be bringing its team of volunteers to San Diego on November 14 and 15, 2009. The innovative Seminar is a place where compassion, education, community and love is offered unconditionally. It's a place where those infected or affected by HIV can be themselves, feel comfort and support in their effort to learn how to live a long healthy productive POZitive lifestyle or help someone they know overcome the fears associated with being HIV+. - October 08, 2009 - The Life Group LA
Florence Community Healthcare, Florence Arizona Names Dario Lizarraga M.D., Chief of Staff
Dario Lizarraga, MD returned to his home town of Florence Arizona nine years ago to practice medicine in the community he grew up in. His family has lived in the Florence community for eight generations. Lizarraga's vision of one day having a world-class hospital in Florence has been realized, with the opening of Florence Community Healthcare's medical campus in November 2009. Lizarraga has been named Chief of Staff of the new healthcare facility. - October 07, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
MD Now Urgent Care Centers” Opens New Boynton Beach Location - Sees Unprecedented Growth in Palm Beach County, Florida
Urgent care – Boynton Beach style. MD Now Urgent Care / Walk-in Medical Centers, - Palm Beach County’s fastest growing medical business – has recently opened its fifth “state of the art” medical Clinic in Boynton Beach, Florida’s “Gateway to the Gulfstream”. Its sixth and largest medical center is set to open this November 2009 in the West Palm Beach. - October 07, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
Colorado BioScience Association & Three Economic Development Entities Tout Colorado’s Strengths at the 2009 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference in Washington D.C.
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and the Greater Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation will be showcasing Colorado’s medical device and diagnostics sectors during the 2009 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference in Washington D.C. on October 12, 13 and 14. This will be the CBSA’s third year participating in the AdvaMed Conference. - October 07, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Annuvia Observes National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
Annuvia to donate $50 for every Automated External Defibrillator (AED) sold during National Sudden Cardiac Awareness month - October 07, 2009 - Annuvia, Inc.
"Rescuing Childhood" to Premiere at 5th Annual LA Femme Film Festival, Oct. 15-18, 2009
New documentary shines light on the mystery of surging number of bipolar youngsters - October 07, 2009 - Veronica Bird Charitable Foundation
Emergency Blood Drive to be Held at South Nassau Communities Hospital
To Schedule an appointment to donate blood, call South Nassau’s Human Resources Department at (516) 632-4080. For medical questions concerning blood donations call 1-800-688-0900. - October 07, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
New Guide to Private Home Care Services Released
Home Care Alliance of MA Guidebook Assists Families in Finding Quality Local Providers. - October 07, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
High Cholesterol Levels May be Controlled by Vitamin C, a San Diego Researcher Has Found
Dr. Richard Jensen, a holistic nutritionist, has conducted extensive research on vitamin C and concluded that controlling high levels of cholesterol is among its many positive effects on the body. - October 07, 2009 - Richard Jensen, PhD
Women & Infants and Brown University Introduce Infant and Child Mental Health Certificate Program
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island and The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University have recently introduced a new certificate program that enables students to gain an in-depth understanding of the developmental, neurobehavioral, and psychological aspects of infant and early... - October 07, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
Study Finds 231 New Genes Associated with Head & Neck Cancer
A Henry Ford Hospital study has identified 231 new genes associated with head and neck cancer, one of the most deadly cancers responsible for 2.1 percent of all cancer deaths in the United States. Previously, only 33 genes were reported associated with head and neck cancer. “These new genes... - October 07, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Study: the New Buzz on Detecting Tinnitus
A Henry Ford Hospital study finds that a non-invasive imaging technique can aid in the diagnosis of tinnitus, a perceived ringing of the head and ears, offering hope to the more than 50 million patients with tinnitus. This imaging technique can determine the site of perception of tinnitus in the brain, which could in turn allow physicians to target the area with electrical or chemical therapies to lessen symptoms. - October 07, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Ursula Ridens, RD Inc. Offers Free Teleclass – 10 Secrets to Surviving the Holidays Without Gaining Weight
Join dietitians Ursula Ridens and Lisa Nelson and learn simple, practical strategies to enjoy the holidays without packing on unwanted pounds. Start the New Year off right. - October 07, 2009 - Ursula Ridens, RD Inc.
ALPCO and Athera Biotechnologies Sign Distribution Agreement in North America
ALPCO Diagnostics, a leading developer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits, is pleased to announce that they have signed with Athera Biotechnologies as their new distribution channel in the North America. Sean Conley, COO of ALPCO, said “We are very excited about the... - October 06, 2009 - ALPCO
eScreened Releases Video Resume Recording Support for Standard Web Cams, New Pricing Packages
eScreened has released a new version of it's Video Resume platform to provide it's customers with the ability to record video resumes from any standard webcam, giving customers the freedom to record video interviews in any environment. - October 06, 2009 - eScreened
Mental Health Care Foundation 5th Annual Children's Crisis Center Breakfast
Breakfast Event, November 5, 2009, to benefit the Children's Crisis Center at Mental Health Care in Tampa. - October 06, 2009 - Mental Health Care Foundation
Dr. Mark Mulak Uses Cold Laser Therapy and Chiropractic to Help Stop Pain
Cold laser therapy is a FDA approved treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, back and neck pain. This treatment is increasing in popularity and Dr. Mark Mulak is a progressive doctor in Cranston Rhode Island that incorporates this into his treatment and is seeing excellent results with his patients. The technique is excellent for those who suffer from such conditions as carpal tunnel syndrome, whiplash, arthritis, fibromyalgia and herniated discs. - October 06, 2009 - CitySide Chiropractic Center
Family Allergy Clinic Promotes Eczema Relief
Family Allergy Clinic offers new fast and effective eczema relief through a variety of comfortable allergy relief solutions. - October 06, 2009 - Family Allergy Clinic
Team Fitness America Picks October Personal Trainer of the Month
Christian, who is also in line for personal trainer of the year, is a top-level Los Angeles fitness trainer for Team Fitness America. Due to his 26 years of dedication, Christian has been handpicked over 600 other certified fitness professionals as October Personal Trainer Of The Month. - October 06, 2009 - Team Fitness America
Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Korea Health Industry Development Institute and Council for Korea Medicine Overseas Promotion
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to announce Korea Health Industry Development Institute and Council for Korea Medicine Overseas Promotion as a Platinum Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. Korea... - October 06, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Humana, Inc. as a Platinum Sponso
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to Humana, Inc. as a Platinum Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. - October 06, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Sovereign Labs Intoduces Viralox®; Possibly the World’s First Truly Effective Broad Spectrum Anti-Viral
After five years of development and clinical trials on cold, flu and HIV patients Viralox® is available to medical practitioners for use with patient protocols, select retailers and the public. - October 05, 2009 - Sovereign Laboratories, LLC
George Anderson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Anger Management Guru, to Represent the National Association of Social Workers at the Voice Awards
The Voice Awards, which will take place on Wednesday October 14, 2009 at the Paramount Theater in Paramount Studios, is honoring writers, producers of film, and consumer leaders who give a voice to those who suffer and have survived with mental health problems. - October 05, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
South Nassau’s Echocardiography Lab Awarded Accreditation
The prestigious accreditation is awarded in recognition of a commitment to quality testing for the diagnosis of heart disease and is based on the quality and critical elements of the echocardiography laboratory. It is the first time that South Nassau has earned the prestigious accreditation. - October 04, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About "Chemo Brain" at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes... - October 04, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Gift Supports Breast Cancer Services for Underserved Women
The Long Island 2 Day Breast Cancer Walk (LI2DAY) has awarded South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Cancer Center with a $20,000 gift in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up treatment program for underserved and minority patients. This is the second... - October 04, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Online Application for Local Group Management Grouvia Launches Alpha 1 Release
Users of free group organizer and member tool Grouvia.com can now help design the final application. - October 04, 2009 - Grouvia
Special Guest William Horden Talks About the Toltec I Ching on “Why Shamanism Now? Radio Show
Teacher, author, and founder of The Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks with guest William Horden about the Toltec I Ching and why we need a new ordination tool at this time. Horden is the co- author The Toltec I Ching: 64 Keys to Inspired Action in the New World. - October 03, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
October is Spinal Health Month
To stress the importance of proper care of the back and spine, doctors of chiropractic are promoting the American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) national observance, Spinal Health Month, during the month of October. “Back pain is pervasive in our society. Eighty percent of us will... - October 03, 2009 - Finn Chiropractic Group
Prevention Key as New EU Study Highlights €240 Billion Annual Cost of Back Pain
Prevention is the key as new EU study highlights €240 billion annual cost of back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders. - October 03, 2009 - PostureMinder Ltd
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital Celebrates World Heart Day
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital, a leading cardiac care hospital in Chennai, organised an Academic Session with a Live-Conference Relay from Children’s Hospital Boston. - October 03, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
Cosmetic Harmony Goes Global
Cosmetic surgeries performed by their skilled surgeons have gifted Cosmetic Harmony with the expertise of treating and satisfying the patients with the look they want. It has grown enough to be a global company doing surgeries for patients from every continent in the world. - October 03, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony