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Speaking Of Women’s Health Foundation Seeks Volunteers
Help Needed To Organize Raleigh Conference. - September 06, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Smart for Life Weight Management Expands into Tampa Bay Area
Smart for Life has increased to nearly 30 locations in the last 3 years and expansion into the Tampa market forecasts bright future. - September 02, 2006 - Smart For Life Weight Management
“Don't Steal our Meals,” Say Dieting Experts
Weight-control charity The Weight Foundation exposes new exploitative food industry tactics and launches a free and collaborative web-based self-help system for problem dieters. - September 01, 2006 - The Weight Foundation
Triangle Business Journal Sponsors Speaking Of Women’s Health Conference
Local Publication Backs Daylong Women’s Health Event. - September 01, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Atlas Ergonomics Announces New Regional Service Providers
Atlas Ergonomics, LLC, a provider of results-based ergonomic services, announced today that it has expanded its service network with several additional ergonomic service providers. The following new providers have completed Atlas’ training, and will immediately begin offering... - August 29, 2006 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Speaking Of Women’s Health Seeks Community Investment Award Recipients And Honoree Nominations
National Conference Accepting Applications . - August 25, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals Wins the Second Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented at BioWest 2006
ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals has won the second annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2006 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, bioscience director at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was again provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards banquet held Thurs. evening at the Colo. Convention Center. - August 25, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Cincinnati Children's Celebrates Patients and Families with Inaugural Five-Mile Pledge Walk
Thousands of patients, families and supporters of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center will gather at Coney Island from 10 am - 2 pm Saturday, November 4, for the inaugural Cincinnati Walks for Kids. This new fundraising initiative, designed to celebrate and honor the patients and... - August 25, 2006 - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
New Dieting Test
A leading problem-eating organization has developed a dieting behavior self-test, underpinned by a radical new understanding of what the dieting lifestyle actually comprises, to help dieters identify their relationship with food and eating. - August 22, 2006 - The Weight Foundation
Body Slamming Pro-wrestler Saves Life of Regular Guy
“Diamond” Dallas Page uses YRG - an exercise regimen he invented to prevent heart attack. “Dallas, my doctor told me I am going to die, can you help me.” That was the phone call “Diamond” Dallas Page received from Lee Marshall just over a year ago. As a direct result of the YRG exercise therapy program, a year later, Marshall is still around, but considerably thinner and with a significantly lower blood pressure offering the prospect for a long life. - August 19, 2006 - YRG Workout
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners of Its 2006 Awards Program, Honoring the Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2006 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Thursday evening, August 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA’s annual awards banquet. Held in conjunction with the 2006 BioWest conference at the Colorado Convention Center, registration information is available at the 2006 BioWest Conference website. - August 18, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Local Business Leaders Named To Committee for Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Triangle Businesswomen Spearhead Raleigh Women’s Health Event. - August 18, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
MedInformatix and Wacom Increase Productivity, Efficiency, and Patient Satisfaction
Lenox Hill Radiology was the first client to install the MedInformatix pen input solution. The solution allows all departments to capture information and patients to sign off as needed. When asked about employee satisfaction, Donavon Spamer, Administrator, commented, “Employees are happier... - August 18, 2006 - Medinformatix
The Crowded Field of VEGF and VEGF-R Targeting Drugs
The versatility of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signalling pathway as a validated target and its excellent tractability explain a crowded field of drugs of all classes. - August 17, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
PR.com Interviews Actor and Born Again Christian Stephen Baldwin in an Article Entitled “Stephen Baldwin and the Extreme Sport of Jesus Christ”
PR.com Senior Editor Allison Kugel Interviews actor Stephen Baldwin and discusses religion, Christianity, Jesus Christ, politics and Hollywood. - August 16, 2006 - PR.com
Enlign Business Brokers Handle Sale of Iatria Health Center Creedmoor Road Location
Raleigh Brokerage Company Manages Transaction For Raleigh Health Center. - August 16, 2006 - Iatria Health Center
5th Anniversary for doctorfriedberg.com Web Site August 1, 2006
A recap of the highlights of this non-commercial, patient-oriented web site dedicated to informing the public of safer, simpler anesthesia with better results is provided on the 5th anniversary of its launch. - August 14, 2006 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia
Children’s Disease Linked to Diet and Enzyme Activity
Many children are enzyme deficient. This deficiency plays a pivotal role in the development of disease, both as children and later as adults. By the time we are middle-aged, many suffer from health issues directly related to enzyme deficiency. - August 12, 2006 - Innovative Healing
New Plastic Surgery Office Focuses on Real People – with Real Results
Dr. Jose Rios, board certified plastic surgeon and his wife, Dr. Paula Lapinski, a board certified dermatologist, are opening their newest office of Rios & Lapinski, Plastic Surgery and Dermatologic Institute, located in the Main St. Promenade, 55 S. Main St., Suite 290. The couple also... - August 07, 2006 - Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Associates, S.C
Iatria Health Center Announces New Partner
Dr. Greenfield Named New Managing Partner and Owner of Creedmoor Location. - August 03, 2006 - Iatria Health Center
A Full Pipeline of Follow-on TNF-Antagonists
The US$ 7.6 bln market of TNF-antagonists attracts numerous follow-on compounds including improved TNF-antagonists and molecules originating from new technologies. - August 02, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Speaking of Women’s Health Seeks Community Investment Award Recipients and Honoree Nominations
National Conference Accepting Applications. - August 01, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
CFW and NOCA Join Million Artists in Record-breaking Work of Abstract Art
Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide and National Ovarian Cancer Association have recently accepted to be recipients of funds raised by the MillionArtists.com record-breaking attempt to make the world’s largest collaborative work of art. Million Artists is a new project which aims at raising funds... - August 01, 2006 - Million Artists
Unique Knee Surgery for American Teacher in India by kneeindia.com's Orthopedic Surgeon
An American teacher outsourced his Knee replacement to India after being shunned by American Orthopedic surgeons for not having medical insurance. A High flex knee replacement was done at a Chennai private hospital by renowned Knee specialist Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam. - July 30, 2006 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
Atlas Expands Efforts to Address Worker Health and Wellness
Building on its success in maximizing health and safety of thousands of office and transportation workers, Atlas Ergonomics (Grand Haven, MI) announced today that it will expand its services to include industrial ergonomics and wellness services. Atlas will support these services with its... - July 29, 2006 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Five Top Colorado Bioscience Company CEOs Present at This Year’s BioWest Investor Forum
CEOs from five of Colorado’s top bioscience companies will present at the BioWest 2006 Investor Forum on August 24th – registration is still open for the two-day BioWest event, which is the Rocky Mountain Region’s premier bioscience conference and expo. CEOs featured in the Investor Forum include Paul Berns, Allos Therapeutics; John Serino, Encision; Bill Freytag, Myogen; Patrick Mahaffy, Pharmion; and Ken Collins, Replidyne. - July 28, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Regrowing and Restoring Hair Since 1964, Ashley and Martin Open New Offices in London
Years of investment and 40 years experience in the advancement of specialised hair re-growth treatments, have positioned Ashley and Martin medical hair centres at the top of their field. Now they have chosen to branch out of Australia to both New Zealand and London, UK. This means that you too can... - July 27, 2006 - Ashley and Martin
Speaking of Women’s Health Conference Comes to Raleigh
Daylong conference to be held at the North Raleigh Hilton. - July 27, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
IntelliSoft Group, Inc. Announces New Website Focusing on Contract Management Software
IntelliSoft Group, Inc. is pleased to introduce a new website focusing on IntelliContract, their contract management software solution. This website provides the latest information on IntelliContract Enterprise, Workgroup, and Standard Editions of software, and explains the benefits of maximizing the value of each and every business agreement or contract. - July 27, 2006 - IntelliSoft Group, Inc.
Lindsey Seigle Elected Vice President Of North Carolina Association Of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
Iatria Health Center Acupuncturist Leads NC Oriental Medicine Practitioner Group. - July 27, 2006 - Iatria Health Center
New Insights into Autism: Strategies for Diagnosis and Recovery
Autism now affects 1 in 165 children, up from 1 in 10,000 thirty years ago. Environmental toxins and diet are thought to play a significant role. Autism expert Dr. John Wilson will appear on the Access to Health Experts teleseminar series to explain his findings on autism, various treatment options, and how recovery is fully possible. - July 27, 2006 - Innovative Healing
Richard Kogan, MD, Juilliard Trained Virtuoso Pianist Brings His Unique Performance on “Music, Madness & Creativity” To Northern California
Richard Kogan, MD, virtuoso pianist, is scheduled to play at Faye Spanos Concert Hall at the University of the Pacific in Stockton on the evening of September 15, 2006. This truly exceptional performance, titled “Music, Madness and Creativity,” will look at the life and works of one of the world’s great composers, Robert Schumann and is being presented in conjuction with a symposium on Juvenile-Onset Bipolar Disorder. For more information, and to purchase tickets, see www.dbhnss.com - July 23, 2006 - dbh Neuroscience Seminars
Strategic Alliance Offers a Simple Solution to Office Ergonomic Risk
Recent research conducted by Atlas Ergonomics indicates that the most influential factor in reducing employee discomfort and the risk of injury, is their knowledge on how to use the ergonomic products provided to them. While 46% of surveyed employees feel they have good or complete knowledge of ... - July 21, 2006 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Iatria Doctor Recognized By Raleigh Rugby Club
Local Chiropractor Wins Lynn Phillips Davenport Award. - July 18, 2006 - Iatria Health Center
Health Consultant Challenges Troudeau and Western Medicine in New Book, "Forget the Cures, Find the Cause"
Rayna Gangi, holistic health consultant, teacher, author, and popular internet talk show host, takes readers on a combined journey through body, mind and spirit and the seven keys to balanced health. - July 18, 2006 - Earthwalk-USA
Iatria Health Center Acupuncturist Appears On Raleigh Public Television
Lindsey Seigle Discusses Acupuncture Treatments Monday Evening. - July 14, 2006 - Iatria Health Center
Cary Iatria Health Center Offers Free Blood Pressure Screenings
Local Health Center To Perform Complimentary Hypertension Tests. - July 13, 2006 - Iatria Health Center
Children’s Digestive Enzyme Health is Linked to Optimum Adult Health
A new book, “Digestive Wellness for Children” by Dr. Liz Lipski details how enzyme deficiency plays a pivotal role in the development of disease, both as children and later as adults. - July 13, 2006 - Innovative Healing
Statewide Event Gives Companies Opportunity to Showcase Products and Services -- Free
Upcoming statewide event gives companies opportunity to showcase products and services -- free. Event targets pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, healthcare providers and other medical professionals. - July 12, 2006 - New York State Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
DocReminder Launches Emergency Hurricane Medical Alert Notices from Physicians to Patients through Communications and Technology
DocReminder launches Emergency Hurricane Alert notices for physicians and patients. During the event of a Hurricane entering the Central Florida area, DocReminder will provide free automated calls for Physicians and medical care facilities to their patients in the Central Florida local area. The... - July 12, 2006 - DocReminder
Interstate Distributor Co. and Atlas Work to Reduce Driver Discomfort and Injuries
Interstate Distributor Company (Tacoma, WA) announced today that it will work with Atlas Ergonomics (Grand Haven, MI) in an innovative, multi-phase initiative to maximize the comfort, health and safety of Interstate’s 3,000 truck drivers. The two organizations will implement Atlas’... - July 12, 2006 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
A Biologist's Perspective on the Narconon Drug Rehabilitation Program
Starting this month, health professionals such as experienced biologist Andre Ahern, thoroughly analyze the effects that toxins found in our daily environment and the substances consumed in a typical day affect peoples. - July 12, 2006 - Narconon Trois-Rivieres
Seven Finalists Selected for The BioWest 2006 Venture Showcase Competition, Presenting World-Changing Technologies
Novel cancer drugs; innovative treatments for blood cancers and clotting; new ways to attack inflammatory and infectious diseases; ground-breaking compounds to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease; pioneering devices for orthopedic surgery; commercializing biofuels from algae; and revolutionary wearable rehabilitation systems comprise the seven finalists in this year’s BioWest Veture Showcase competition. - July 11, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Lederma™ Dermatology Opening Two New Skin Care Clinics in Del Mar and Vista, California
LeDerma™ Dermatology is pleased to announce the opening of two new medical dermatology treatment clinics in the San Diego County area. The Del Mar Clinic is located in the Scripps Building at 12395 El Camino Real, Suite 115, San Diego, California 92130. The Vista Clinic is located at 2023 W. - July 10, 2006 - LeDerma Corporation
Money Saving Dental Holidays in Poland by Dental Travel Poland
Polish company Dental Travel Poland, which provides dental trips for the UK citizens to Polish capital, Warsaw, has announced it is going to extend the range of service to better satisfy customers' needs. The company based in Warsaw has been operating since September 2005. It has been providing... - July 06, 2006 - Dental Travel Poland
PR.com Interviews Michael Lombardi, One of the Stars of FX’s Controversial Dramedy Created by Denis Leary, Rescue Me
PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, comes up with another compelling and bold interview with Michael Lombardi from FX’s “Rescue Me,” about FDNY Firefighters. - July 05, 2006 - PR.com
Fertility Specialists of Dallas Expands Plano Office
New expanded fertility clinic opens in Plano, Texas. - July 05, 2006 - Fertility Specialists Of Dallas
Fertility Specialists of Dallas Offers Shared Dreams Financial Assistance
Program which Reduces the Financial Risk for Qualifying Patients. - July 05, 2006 - Fertility Specialists Of Dallas
The Million Artists: Interactive Abstract Painting for Charity, to Go Live in 27 Languages on July 5
The record-breaking attempt by MillionArtists.com to make the world's largest collaborative work of art, while raising funds for medical charities, will go live in 27 languages today, July 5, 2006. The Million Artists project – which is already raising funds for SickKids (The Hospital for... - July 05, 2006 - Million Artists
Life Alert CEO Isaac Shepher Wins Greater L.A. Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2006 Award
The founder and CEO of Life Alert, a leading personal emergency response company, won the Greater Los Angeles Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2006 Award, in the Retail and Consumer Products category. - July 01, 2006 - Life Alert Emergency Response