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Pulmonary Hypertension Successfully Treated with Stem Cells
Zannos Grekos, MD, a featured speaker at the at the 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine and Regenerative Biotechnologies, announced one year follow-up results for a pulmonary hypertension patient treated with his own activated stem cells. "It goes against traditional theory that... - May 20, 2009 - Regenocyte Therapeutic
Smokers Get Help with the Use of Electronic Health Record
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have found that by enhancing the electronic health record, physicians were more likely to document a patient’s smoking habit and that access to cessation counseling was improved. - May 20, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Electronic System Demonstrates Potential to Reduce the Risk of Adverse Drug Events
The use of an electronic application and a revision to the medication reconciliation process can significantly decrease the number of potentially harmful medication discrepancies. - May 20, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
A More Direct Delivery of Cancer Drugs to Tumors
Researchers at BWH engineer nanoparticles for targeted delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs. - May 20, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
BWH Surgeons Perform Facial Transplant
A Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) plastic surgery team, led by Dr. Bohdan Pomahac, performed a partial face transplant April 9, 2009, the second such procedure to be performed in the U.S. The team of seven plastic surgeons and one ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon, nurses, anesthesiologists... - May 20, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Discover the Answer to Dyslexia Lecture Tour with Internationally Acclaimed Author and Dyslexia Expert, Ronald D. Davis, Comes to Boerne, TX
Ronald D. Davis, author of Amazon's best selling book, The Gift of Dyslexia is coming to Boenre, TX to share his breakthrough methods on correcting dyslexia. Ron will share his fascinating life story as an autistic child and severely dyslexic adult and how he discovered the answer to his dyslexia. Ron researched and developed what is now known world wide as The Davis Dyslexia Correction Methods. Ron claims a 97% success rate in correcting dyslexia. - May 19, 2009 - The Dyslexia Solution
Team Fitness America Announces New Vice President
Prior holds five fitness certifications and has worked within the fitness industry for over 15 years developing company infrastructures to operate to the best of their ability. - May 19, 2009 - Team Fitness America
New Dermatology Center in Chatham, NJ
Dr. Lisa Coppa Breslauer of Laser + Skin Institute announces construction of new dermatology center in Chatham, NJ. - May 18, 2009 - Laser + Skin Institute
Cartilage Restoration Center of New Jersey Opens at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey is the site of the new Cartilage Restoration Center of New Jersey which offers exciting new technology in repairing damaged cartilage in the knee and other joints of the body. - May 17, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Edward Tick Talks About "War and the Soul" with Christina Pratt on Why Shamanism Now? Radio Show
Teacher, author, and founder of The Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks with guest Dr. Edward Tick about "War and the Soul: Healing Grief and Loss" in the second of a four part-series exploring war, the soul, and shamanic healing on her show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity" - May 17, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Latest Technique Body Contouring Program Now Available in India with Indicure
By the use of various advanced cosmetic surgery procedures bundled into one, Indicure offers an optimal solution for individuals seeking a slender and sleek physique. Body contouring program includes Liposuction, Abdominoplasty/ Tummy tuck, Butt implant, Arm lift, Calf augmentation among others. - May 16, 2009 - Indicure Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Cosmetic Harmony Announces the Launch of Its Clinic-Cum-Hotel-Cum-Spa…
The Clinic-cum-Hotel-cum-Spa concept is to merge their clinic and spa center with 5 stars hotel, and thus combine healthcare and wellness, coupled with leisure and relaxation, that will revitalize the mind and body. - May 16, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
South Florida Orthopedic Surgeon, Len Remia, MD Explains How Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Can “Get Your Life Back in Four Short Weeks”
Len Remia, MD. FAAOS, presented “Get Your Life Back in Four Short Weeks” at the “Dinner with the Doctor” seminar at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 6th. Dr. Remia specializes in total joint replacement techniques that allow for a faster and less painful recovery. - May 16, 2009 - Orthopedic Center for Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
Annual Give Kids a Smile Day in Syracuse a Success
Downtown Syracuse dentists Zdep, Zdep, and Watson D.D.S. held their annual Give Kids a Smile Day for local students at Blodgett Elementary School. - May 16, 2009 - Zdep Zdep & Watson DDS
Savannah’s Memorial Health Earns National Patient Safety Award
For the second year in a row, Memorial Health received the Patient Safety Excellence Award from HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. - May 14, 2009 - Memorial Health
Mountain View Optometry Acquires optomap® Retinal Exam Tool for Detection of Eye Diseases
Calgary eye doctors at Mountain View Optometry have acquired the latest high technology in primary eye care – the optomap® Retinal Exam. This scanning laser ophthalmoscope is a wellness screening tool that allows for detailed examination of the retina. The early detection of problems in... - May 13, 2009 - Mountain View Optometry
Healthcare Scouts Honors National Hospital Week
In honor of National Hospital Week, Healthcare Scouts is proud to recognize all of its hospital partners for their daily dedication to patient care improving the quality of their internal teams. "Our partners are continually striving to improve patient care quality, and many understand that... - May 13, 2009 - Healthcare Scouts
Edwin Ishoo MD Announces Availability of Smart Lipo™ MPX, Vaser™ and Affirm™
Procedures will provide alternatives to traditional cosmetic surgery. - May 12, 2009 - Edwin Ishoo MD FACS
Glendora Mom: "All I Want for Mother's Day is a Facelift!"
49-year-old Julie Stokes, a divorced mother of two, decided the perfect Mother's Day gift this year would be a facelift performed by Beverly Hills-plastic-surgeon-to-the-stars Dr. Paul S. Nassif. Julie, a personal fitness trainer, figured a complete facial rejuvenation procedure would be the... - May 11, 2009 - Spalding Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology
Rev. Shaman John-Luke Edwards Talks to Christina Pratt on Why Shamanism Now? Radio Show on May 13
In an episode titled “Shamans Are Sent as an Answer to Prayer”, teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks to Reverend Shaman John-Luke Edwards, MA, PhD. on her show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity." - May 10, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Valentine and Tina: Love in the Time of Crystal Methamphetamine
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on May 11, 2009 to hear Petros Levounis's interview. One Hour at a Time with host Mary Woods and guest host Dr. Mark Green airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - May 10, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Creative Smiles from Northeast Columbia, SC Launches New Web Site
Creative Smiles is excited to announce the launch of its new website to better serve the Northeast Columbia, SC area. The new website provides an easy, educational resource for both new and existing Creative Smiles patients. - May 09, 2009 - Creative Smiles
Riverbanks Clinic Fat-Busting Vaser Beats Botox and Macrolane as Top Cosmetic Procedure
Despite a rise in demand for Macrolane breast enhancements over recent months, more patients would rather opt for fat-busting Vaser Lipo than any other cosmetic treatment, according to revelations by multi-award winning cosmetic clinic Riverbanks. Vaser lipo-selection, more commonly known as Vaser... - May 09, 2009 - Riverbanks Clinic
George Anderson, Anger Management Guru, Expands Executive Coaching/Civility Training for Attorneys
George Anderson and his staff at Anderson & Anderson, A.P.C. have already begun promoting Civility-Coaching, an Extention of his Executive Coaching/Anger Management program for attorneys. - May 09, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Lift the Butt, the Brazilian Way; Says Cosmetic Harmony Which Receives a Huge Demand for ‘Brazilian Butt Lift’ Procedure
Though, ‘Brazilian Butt Lift’ procedure is fairly new, it is as common to breast augmentation procedures for Cosmetic Harmony’s surgeons. - May 09, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
Special DNA Testing Offered in Response to Swine Influenza Epidemic
Personal genome company, BioResolve, Inc has introduced a DNA testing service that reveals an individual's innate resistance or vulnerabilities to infectious diseases, such as swine flu. The final report states an individual's ratio of surviving a worldwide pandemic with respect to the average human, and looks into all types of infectious diseases. - May 08, 2009 - BioResolve, Inc.
Noted Clinical Psychologist, CNN Guest Expert and Author Dr. Gloria Morrow Will be at Azizi Books for a Special Book Signing Sunday, May 17, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Nationally renowned speaker, author, and clinical psychologist, Dr. Gloria Morrow will be autographing her bestselling book “The Things That Make Men Cry.” This insightful and revealing book is a must read for men and women. Dr. Morrow conducted extensive and intimate interviews with... - May 08, 2009 - Dr. Gloria Morrow
Dr. Len Remia to Present Lecture on Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Len Remia, MD. FAAOS, will be the speaker at “Dinner with the Doctor” at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 6th. Dr. Remia is the founder of the Orthopedic Center for Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement and specializes in total joint replacement techniques that allow for faster recovery and less pain. - May 08, 2009 - Orthopedic Center for Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
Special Care Dentistry Association Announces 2010 Board of Directors
Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) has announced its 2009-2010 Board of Directors, effective May 1, 2009. Leading the SCDA Board as President is Judith Messura, DMD, FAAHD, DABSCD. Messura has been a SCDA Board member since 2005; this is her first term as President. - May 08, 2009 - SCDA
Special Care Dentistry Association Announces 2009 Award Recipients
The Special Care Dentistry Association (SCDA) announced the 2009 recipients of its, Saul Kamen Award, Harold Berk Award and Dr. Lawrence J. Chasko Distinguished Service Award. The Saul Kamen Award honors an individual who demonstrates exemplary leadership and contributions to the advancement of oral healthcare for persons with special needs. - May 08, 2009 - SCDA
Animal Lovers Learn Animal Communication Techniques, Raise Funds for Wild Horse Rescue
Florida animal intuitives hone their communication skills with animal communicator Kumari, while raising money for the care of rescued wild horses. - May 07, 2009 - Kumari Inc
Dr. Len Remia, MD, FAAOS Helps Patients in South Florida by Specializing in Minimally Invasive (MIS) Total Joint Replacement
Dr. Len Remia, founder of the Orthopedic Center for Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement in Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida, specializes in total joint replacement techniques that allow for faster recovery and less pain. The Orthopedic Center also offers minimally invasive sports medicine procedures. - May 07, 2009 - Orthopedic Center for Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
Mountain View Optometry Chosen as Externship Site for Optometry Students
Mountain View Optometry has been chosen as an externship site for fourth-year optometry students from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry. As part of their qualification process, optometry students are required to spend the bulk of their final year of study at exemplary optometric... - May 06, 2009 - Mountain View Optometry
Concentra Sponsors Urgent Care Medical Curriculum Program
Concentra announced today it will provide educational sponsorship funding of a new medical curriculum designed specifically for the practice of urgent care medicine. As reported at the 5th Annual Urgent Care Association of America National Conference, the “Core Content in Urgent Care... - May 06, 2009 - Concentra
May is National Allergy/Autism Awareness Month-Finally a Breakthrough Solution
Dr. Nason, with NorthGlen Chiropractic has finally found a solution to her patients allergies issues. Many patient's would come into the office and with adjustments to their spine and other recommendation would see some improvement with their symptoms. But there was a fairly large number who just... - May 05, 2009 - NorthGlen Chiropractic
"Initiation and Why We Need It Desperately" on the May 6 Edition of Why Shamanism Now? Radio Show on Voice America
Teacher, author, and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt focuses on initiation as the thing we need most from shamanism on her show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity." - May 05, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Prenatal Classes for Pain-Free Pregnancy in SE Portland –with Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow, DC: Summer, 2009
This June 2nd to August 20th, 2009 Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow, DC is presenting a six-set Summertime Series on Healthy Pregnancy. These are designed to educate on having a comfortable pregnancy and optimal delivery. Each class includes a separate educational focus for a pain-free pregnancy and fitness component to strengthen for labor. - May 04, 2009 - Growing Care Chiropractic, Craniosacral and Massage
May is Older Americans Month
NASGA recommends adding "power" to Durable Powers of Attorney. - May 04, 2009 - National Association to STOP Guardian Abuse
Dower and Associates, Inc. Hires Computer Network and Operations Manager
On March 1, 2009, Kyra Saling, BS joined Dower and Associates, Inc. as a Computer Network and Operations Manager. - May 04, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Dower and Associates, Inc. Participates in "Autism Awareness" Consortium in Leesburg, VA
On April 25, 2009 in honor of Autism Awareness Month, Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA® and Leslie Andrews provided information about autism services and treatment options, local autism resources and the incidence of autism in Virginia at the Dower and Associates, Inc. vendor table at the 2nd Annual Loudoun County Autism Consortium sponsored by the Autism Pathway Foundation in Leesburg, VA. - May 04, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar: Palm Bch Gardens, FL – Dr. Mikhail Berman What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: BodyLogicMD of Palm Beach Gardens 3300 PGA Blvd, Gardens Plaza Suite... - May 03, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar in Manchester, CT
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar: Manchester, CT – Dr. Alicia Stanton and Dr. Marie Dam What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: Clarion Hotel 191 Spencer Street Manchester, CT 06040 When:... - May 03, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar in Phoenix, AZ
BodyLogicMD Announces: Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar: Phoenix, AZ – Dr. Eric Honing What: Menopause and Andropause (The Male Menopause) & All Natural Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Seminar Where: BodyLogicMD of Phoenix 20616 North Cave Creek Rd, Suite B-110 Phoenix, AZ... - May 03, 2009 - BodyLogicMD
AHI Comprehensive Wound Care Center Achieves AAAHC Accreditation for 3 Years
AHI Comprehensive Wound Care Center has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). Accreditation distinguishes this surgical center from many other outpatient surgical facilities by providing a safe work environment and the... - May 03, 2009 - AHI Comprehensive Wound Care Center
Local Massage Therapist Offers Free Massage to Birthmothers for Mother's Day
During the month of May, Chicago area birthmothers will be treated to a massage in celebration of Mother's Day and to honor their difficult but loving decision to place their child for adoption. - May 02, 2009 - The Rub Chicago, Ltd.
AcuMedSpa Opens Their 12th and 13th Locations in Coral Gables and Doral, Florida
AcuMedSpa today announced the successful launch of their 12th & 13th wellness centers in South Florida. The two new centers at Coral Gables La Jeune Road & Doral provide all services the group is renowned for including Acupuncture, Massage Therapy and Advance Skin Aesthetics. - May 02, 2009 - AcuMedSpa
Dr. David Minkoff Welcomes Liat Golan to LifeWorks Wellness Center
Dr. David Minkoff (http://www.drminkoff.com), MD and Medical Director of LifeWorks Wellness Center, welcomes Liat Golan, RD, LDN to the LifeWorks complementary and alternative medicine team. - May 02, 2009 - Dr. David I. Minkoff MD
Cosmetic Harmony Designs Body Contouring Surgery Package for Gastric Bypass Surgery Patients
The ‘Body contouring surgery Package’ by Cosmetic Harmony includes Face lift, Lower body lift, Breast lift, Arm lift and Thigh lift. - May 02, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
Rapper Queen Pen Pairs Up with Local Non-Profit to Bring Kids and Incarcerated Parents Together
The challenges facing children impacted by parental incarceration are significant, wide-ranging and potentially devastating. Queen Pen has become a more outspoken advocate for these children by participating in CPNYC fundraisers and sponsorship meetings and raising funds and awareness for these free Father’s Day field trips - May 01, 2009 - Children of Promise, NYC (cpnyc.org)
Elite Sports Physical Therapy Brings Fremont Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation Into 21st Century
Entering into its 3rd year serving the Fremont community and the East Bay, Elite Sports Physical Therapy (ESPT) is proud to be the premier provider of sports and orthopedic rehabilitation to the Tri-City area. Beginning with the vision of bringing world-class sports medicine and physical therapy... - April 30, 2009 - Elite Sports Physical Therapy