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TMS, an Alternative to ECT and Anti-Depressants for Depression is Now Available in Hewlett, Long Island, NY
Dr. Edward Fruitman, Director of South Shore Neuropsychiatric in Hewlett, Long Island, New York, is now offering TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy. TMS is an FDA-approved treatment of Depression, that is highly effective, but does not carry side effects associated with medications and ECT. - April 17, 2010 - South Shore Neuropsychiatric
Local Chiropractor Giving Returning Military Free Care
Beginning May 1, 2010, Dr. Nason will launch NorthGlen Chiropractic's Military Care Program. This program offers free Chiropractic treatment for up to six months for returning military personnel who have been deployed in the current Iraq or Afghanistan conflicts. Today’s veterans are coming... - April 17, 2010 - NorthGlen Chiropractic
Avant Healthcare Professionals Announces IMAGE Certification from Department of Homeland Security
The ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers (IMAGE) program was initiated in 2007 to combat unlawful employment and reduce vulnerabilities that help illegal aliens gain such employment. The goal of IMAGE is to assist employers in targeted sectors to develop a more secure and stable workforce and to enhance fraudulent document awareness through education and training. - April 17, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Visiting Physicians Association® Promotes Deana Wooten as Regional Director
In her new role, Wooten will oversee the operations of the VPA offices in southeastern Michigan (Ann Arbor, Flint, Marysville, Saginaw, Southfield, Taylor and Utica) and Virginia (Williamsburg). - April 17, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
ICTS Launches Blog
Tom Sturgis, president of ICTS (Integrated Clinical Trial Services, LLC) (www.icts.us), has announced the launch of the company’s blog at www.icts.us/blog. The blog will share ICTS’ thoughts on a wide range of topics, including patient recruitment and retention tips, the importance of... - April 17, 2010 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Dr. Ramen Chmait, the Director of Los Angeles Fetal Therapy - Life After Surgery as a Fetus
Over 200 infants and toddlers will converge at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center on Saturday, May 15 at a special event celebrating their lives and reuniting them and their parents with others who share similar experiences. The common thread these children share is that they--as... - April 17, 2010 - Dr. Ramen Chmait
mumms® Hospice Software Increases Staff Efficiency with Third Party Interface Capabilities
One of the many benefits of mumms® Software, the leading electronic health record (EHR) provider for hospice and palliative care, is its capability and corporate will to interface with any program that can import or export data. This means, if information that is already in the mumms®... - April 16, 2010 - mumms Software
Landmark Lung Cancer Research Study Approves Only Site in Colorado
Denver CyberKnife obtains IRB approval as the only site in Colorado to participate in a phase IIII lung cancer trial comparing radiosurgery to surgery. - April 16, 2010 - Denver CyberKnife
Free Las Vegas Natural Hormone Therapy Seminar with Dr. Jack Anstandig
Find out how bioidentical hormones can help you. Men and Women who suffer from symptoms of hormonal imbalance that include: weight gain, memory loss, adrenal fatigue, lost libido, muscle loss, hot flashes, night sweats are welcome to join Nevada's bioidentical hormone expert, Jack Anstandig, M.D. to a free seminar. - April 16, 2010 - BodyLogicMD
Study Finds Link Between Diet and Risk of Endometriosis
Researchers at BWH have observed that women whose diets are rich in Omega-3 oils may be less likely to develop endometriosis, while those whose diets are heavily laden with trans fats might be more likely to develop the condition. - April 16, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Stress During Pregnancy May Increase Offspring’s Risk of Developing Asthma
A child's risk for asthma may be raised if the child's mother was under stress during pregnancy. - April 16, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Associations Between Diet and Kidney Function Decline Discovered
Study shows potential of diet as preventative measure in kidney function decline. - April 16, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
War-Related Stress Associated with Increased Risk of Asthma
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that trauma of war may increase the risk of developing asthma. - April 16, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Weight-Loss Diets Reverse Atherosclerosis
For obese people, three weight-loss diets reversed the progression of atherosclerosis. - April 16, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Vitamin D May Protect from Cardiovascular Events
Researchers stress importance of large scale clinical trials to confirm the role of both vitamin D and calcium in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. - April 16, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Optimal Imaging Adds Marketing Representative to Team
Optimal Imaging, a mobile ultrasound provider headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, today announced the addition of Ebony Anderson as marketing representative. In her new role with Optimal Imaging, Anderson will develop new business relationships with healthcare providers and act as a liaison... - April 16, 2010 - Optimal Imaging
Thousands of Chicago Adults Unaware They Have ADHD. New Therapy Group Program Launch.
Some 10 million American adults have adult ADHD, and about 75% are unaware they have it, says the Wall Street Journal. ADHD Centers is launching FOCUS: Adult ADHD Therapy Group for Beginners in Chicago. www.addcenters.com - April 16, 2010 - ADHD Centers, Chicago
House Call Dentist Offers Solution for Overscheduled Silicon Valley Families
Home Care Dentist offers a novel service for Bay Area residents seeking the convenience of seeing healthcare professionals in the comfort of home. - April 15, 2010 - Home Care Dentist
Austin, Texas Urgent Care Center Implements Smartphone Technology to Connect with Patients
Austin Immediate Care urgent care center announces its partnership with Healthagen to put medical and facility information into the hands of smart phone users. With the free mobile medical phone app, iTriage, consumers can check symptoms, research possible causes and find physicians and facilities. - April 15, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Peaceful Media Joins Therapy in Transition as Social Media/Internet Presence Experts
Therapy in Transition (TITO), which recently put together an Expert Panel to expand its services, has brought on board a three-person team from Peaceful Media as the organization’s Social Media/Internet Presence Coaching Experts. - April 14, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC
Bariatric Surgery Texas Leader, BMI of Texas, Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Bariatric surgery Texas leader, BMI of Texas, celebrates their first anniversary helping patients achieve successful weight loss.Top bariatric surgery Texas provider, BMI of Texas, celebrates their one year anniversary. These bariatric San Antonio experts have hit many milestones in their first year as they work to help their patients achieve successful weight loss. - April 14, 2010 - Bariatric Medical Institute
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center Moves Medical Spa to New Location in Orlando, FL
Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center has been a premiere medical spa in Winter Park, Fl for over six years, and decided it was time to expand, and move into a new, bigger location less than a mile away in Orlando FL. - April 14, 2010 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Western New York Immediate Care Uses Smartphone Technology to Connect Patients with Their Facilities
WNY Immediate Care Centers is now using iTriage, a free mobile healthcare application that allows smartphone users to search medical symptoms, find possible causes and access information on procedures, providers and facilities - April 14, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Visiting Physicians Association® Names Foss Practice Manager at Williamsburg Office
In her role as practice manager, Foss is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the administrative and clinical area. - April 14, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Team Fitness America April Personal Trainer of the Month Released
Sheer is very well rounded and knowledgeable and she has received celebrated client reviews while continuing to show accomplishment with helping clients with their fitness goals, making her Team Fitness America April Personal Trainer Of The Month. - April 11, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Chronic Knee Pain Message Delivered Successfully by Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Manuel Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold & Monroe, NJ
Dr Manuel T. Banzon gave a successful seminar last week on chronic knee pain. The seminar was delivered by the board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, New Jersey. Dr. Banzon is an expert on sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroplasty, and fracture and trauma care. - April 11, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Refine Your Skin’s Appearance in 30 Minutes or Less with Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
April 17 Seminar Covers Fast, Easy Treatments to Improve Skin’s Tone and Condition. - April 11, 2010 - Kreegel Aesthetic Surgery
“Two Paths of True Transformation” on April 13 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Christina Pratt
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 the importance of personal transformation, what stands in our way, and how we can use shamanism and love as a path to true transformation. - April 10, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Adams, RN, MSN, CRNP, Joins Visiting Physicians Association® Office in Youngstown
Adams announced as newest addition to VPA office that covers northeast Ohio, including Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbian Counties as well as parts of Portage and Jefferson Counties, and extends into Pennsylvania. - April 10, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Acupuncture for Infertility Now Offered at Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine
Atlanta Center for Reproductive Medicine (ACRM), a leading fertility research and treatment center is the first to offer fertility-focused acupuncture as a complementary therapy to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). - April 10, 2010 - ACRM
San Francisco Bay Area Dentist Makes House Calls ‘Cool’ Again
Home Care Dentist gets to the ‘route’ of the problem for patients with chronic frailty, mobility issues, phobia or other concerns with high-tech house call visits. - April 09, 2010 - Home Care Dentist
Document Management System Incorporated Into mumms® Hospice Software Programs
mumms® Software, the leading electronic health record (EHR) provider for hospice and palliative care, has incorporated its longstanding document management program, mumms® Attachments, into the mumms® Hospice Software System. mumms® Attachments is a document management system that... - April 09, 2010 - mumms Software
Winter Park Laser Offers the Only FDA Approved Treatment for Stretch Marks in Orlando
Winter Park Laser and Anti-Aging Center is one of the few medical spas in central Florida to offer the first FDA approved Fractional Laser treatment effective for stretch marks (striae); the Palomar Lux 1540 Fractional non-ablative Laser. - April 09, 2010 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
America’s Audiology Network Launches Education Division to Benefit Consumers and Hearing Loss Specialists
AuDNet, Inc., a national network of independent, licensed audiologists, will conduct a series of awareness campaigns to connect consumers seeking the best hearing care treatment with professional audiologists. - April 09, 2010 - AuDNet, Inc
Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Alex Farnoosh Named ‘Top Dentist’ Third Year in a Row
The Annual Consumers’ Research Council of America Announces List of Top Dentists in U.S. - April 09, 2010 - The Total Smile
DNA Diagnostics Centre - DNA Sample Collection for All Family-Law & Immigration Solicitors
Family-Law & Immigration Solicitors set to benefit with DNA Diagnostics Centre's complimentary DNA sample collection for all clients. - April 09, 2010 - DNA Diagnostics Centre
Saint Joseph Wound Center Receives National Award
Saint Joseph Wound Center recognized for maximizing resources to meet growing needs of community. - April 08, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
Expert Sheri Fisher Joins Therapy in Transition as Small Business PR and Marketing Coach
Therapy in Transition (TITO), which recently put together an Expert Panel to expand its services, has brought Sheri Fisher on board as the organization’s Small Business PR and Marketing Coach. - April 07, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC
Early Human Embryos Make "Mistakes" as a Matter of Survival, Could be Key to Understanding Stem Cell Development
Early human embryos may be naturally prone to making mistakes in chromosome allocation to new cells, according to a report by Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation scientists. Their new findings indicate rapid increases in total genetic information may be more important to embryo survival than... - April 07, 2010 - Bedford Stem Cell Research Foundation
Dr. Racine, Orlando Chiropractor Launches New Website & is Named One of the Top Chiropractors in America
Since 2001, Dr. Steve Racine has treated thousands of patients. Most recently, he was awarded the prestigious 2009 Top Chiropractors of America award by The Consumers’ Research Council of America. This award is only bestowed upon professionals showcasing exceptional leadership within their... - April 07, 2010 - Racine Chiropractic
Gentle Heart & Hands Holistic Healing Offers Free Workshop
Individuals suffering with chronic pain and ailments may find relief in alternative therapies. Proactive individuals with minor aches and pains may experience greater relaxation through holistic healing therapies. - April 07, 2010 - Gentle Heart & Hands Holistic Healing Ltd.
Sun Exposure is Becoming Increasingly Dangerous According to Dr. Thomas Wright of Laser Lipo and Veins Medical Center
Dr. Thomas Wright of the Laser Lipo and Veins Medical Center analyzes the increase in cases of skin cancer over the past decade and elaborates on the latest findings by the American Academy of Dermatology. - April 07, 2010 - Laser Lipo and Vein Medical Center
MHUMC in Savannah Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement
Memorial Health University Medical Center (MHUMC) has been designated by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGA) as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. - April 07, 2010 - Memorial Health
Study Results to be Presented on Prostate Cancer Treatment That Greatly Reduces Unwanted Side Effects
A new “tumor tracking” prostate cancer treatment that greatly reduces the side effects of radiation treatment is the subject of a free presentation available for the public. Dr. Constantine Mantz, a radiation oncologist at 21st Century Oncology, will present the results of a study he led to test the effectiveness of Calypso®, a system that uses real-time tracking to deliver pinpoint accuracy in radiation treatment. - April 07, 2010 - 21st Century Oncology
Visiting Physicians Association® Adds J. Richard Ludtke, M.D., to Office in Dayton, Ohio
Ludtke hired as the newest physician in VPA office that covers Montgomery, Preble, Darke, Greene, Shelby, Champaign and Clark Counties and parts of Butler and Warren Counties. - April 07, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Perfect Waters, LLC Announces New Products Lines
Perfect Waters, LLC has added the Novaurora Organic Skin Care Line and the Zero Point Energy Wand to its list of available products. - April 07, 2010 - Perfect Waters, LLC
Dental Office is Fairfield, CT Now Accepts Husky for Children
Dr. Mariana Conant a Fairfield Connecticut Dentist is now accepting State of Connecticut - Children Husky program at her office. - April 05, 2010 - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry of Fairfield
Launch of Drug Rehab Blog’s New Resource Site Announced Today
Drug Rehab Blog released a new resource site due to be launched today. - April 04, 2010 - DrugRehabBlog
Seattle Registered Dietician Wants to Raise Awareness on How Media Shapes Our Perceptions of Beauty and How It Affects Us
Scarlett Ramey and Courtney McGonegle are partnering for a showing of the documentary "America the Beautiful" on the University of Washington campus. The showing will be followed by a discussion lead by Ramey about the influence of the media on our perceptions of beauty. - April 04, 2010 - Ramey Nutrition
“Why We Work with the Elements” on April 7 “Why Shamanism Now?” Radio Show with Host Christina Pratt
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 the value of working with the elements -- earth, air, fire and water -- in our daily life and creative ways to do so effectively. - April 03, 2010 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing