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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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