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The Offshore Group to Begin Offering Innovative Outsourcing Solutions in Guadalajara, Mexico
The Offshore Group extends its geographic and service reach. - January 22, 2011 - The Offshore Group
Unbound Medicine Releases Medical Applications for Windows® Phone - Microsoft Names Relief Central™ Top Federal Application
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, today announced the release of mobile medical applications for Microsoft’s new and completely redesigned mobile platform, Windows® Phone 7. This release enables a growing number of healthcare professionals to... - January 21, 2011 - Unbound Medicine
DVT Prevention - Sky Medical Announce Innovative OnPulse Technology to Increase Venous Circulation in a Resting Limb
DVT prevention - Sky Medical hails the success of a three year research program which yields innovative neuromuscular stimulation technology to increase venous circulation for DVT prophylaxis. - January 21, 2011 - Sky Medical Technology Ltd
CCC Diagnostics, Inc Awarded Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Grant
CCC Diagnostics Inc. has been awarded a Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project grant. This grant was awarded to further development and commercialization of the DirectHitTM Test Panel for Breast Cancer. DirectHit is a vastly improved diagnostic test for breast cancer treatment that accurately predicts the tumor’s response to four commonly prescribed classes of anti-cancer drugs. - January 21, 2011 - CCC Diagnostics LLC
Getting Smokers to Quit- Polaris Study Shows Effectiveness of Automated Referral, Motivational Assessment
A new innovative smoking cessation program that improves the quality of interventions smokers receive in the emergency room and other medical settings may represent an opportunity to better address one of the most important modifiable health risk factors plaguing Americans. - January 21, 2011 - Polaris Health Directions
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Taps Craig Mastenbaum to Lead West Coast Business Development
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has named Craig Mastenbaum director of new business development for its West Coast market. Mastenbaum brings to OsoBio more than 30 years of leadership experience in clinical and contract liquid, lyophilized, ampule and syringe product manufacturing. Most... - January 21, 2011 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
MenScience Attacks Stress-Induced Acne During Stress Awareness Month
MenScience Acne Products Treat and Repair Stress-Induced Acne - January 21, 2011 - MenScience Androceuticals
Area Healthcare Providers Team with Healthagen to Put Vital Healthcare Information Into the Hands of Smartphone Users
Overlake and Providence first in region to link with iTriage. - January 21, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
DrNewtons.com Launches All New Weight Loss Technology: Diabetic-Friendly SKINNY D
DrNewtons.com teams with Bruce Agin, M.D. to distribute a Diabetic-Friendly Meal Replacement Drink. It is proven to increase Protein, Vitamin, and Energy Levels -- versus starve the body -- all at Only 10 Calories per serving. - January 20, 2011 - Dr. Newton's Naturals
PEPID Announces Renewal of Provincial Contract in Québec
Five-year agreement continues access to PEPID Online to every hospital in Québec. - January 20, 2011 - PEPID, LLC
Fort Myers Running Shoe Specialist, Foot Solutions of Estero, Collects Shoes for Children in Need
Foot Solutions of Estero, a Fort Myers running and specialty shoe store, is a collection drop-off point for shoes to be donated to local charities providing shoes for SWFL children and families in need. To encourage people to participate, Foot Solutions of Estero will offer a discount for purchases made that day to those who donate shoes. - January 20, 2011 - Foot Solutions
New Liquid Haptoglobin Assay for the RX Series
The new liquid stable Haptoglobin kit from Randox provides a highly sensitive and specific method for the quantitative determination of Haptoglobin in human serum. The method is fully automated and suitable for use on the RX series of bench top clinical analysers including the RX daytona and RX imola. - January 20, 2011 - Randox Laboratories
Foamix Announces Phase II Clinical Trial of Topical Minocycline Foam for Rosacea
The first-in-class topical Minocycline product, protected by 4 patent applications, is directed for the treatment of Rosacea, Acne, Skin Infections and Chronic Wounds - January 20, 2011 - Foamix Ltd
MedVacation Offers Comprehensive Chromosome Screening
Leading Medical Tourism Agency specializing in IVF treatments and surrogacy abroad began offering a cutting edge and utmost accurate method for the simultaneous analysis of all 24 types of chromosomes. Comprehensive Chromosome Screening (CCS) is highly recommended for those of advanced maternal age (AMA), as well as patients who have had multiple failed IVF cycles or numerous miscarriages. - January 20, 2011 - MedVacation LLC
iPhone Application for Depositing Checks is Now Available for All Banks
Zino Studio has developed an iPhone application to allow users to safely deposit their checks to their personal or business bank accounts, while also helping banks and financial institutions make the process simpler. Through the iPhone, Zino Studio’s application will be connected to the... - January 19, 2011 - Zinos Studio
Ameridose Opens New State-of-the-Art Sterile Admixing Facility
Ameridose, LLC, nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is pleased to announce the opening of its third and newest manufacturing facility. Located in Westborough, MA, the new 70,000 sq. ft. facility has been constructed using the finest building materials and contains state-of-the-art clean room equipment. - January 19, 2011 - Ameridose, LLC
Ergolet Named GSA Approved Supplier
Ergolet, a global company dedicated to the safe and comfortable transfer of individuals who require mobility assistance, has become an approved supplier for the U.S. Government Services Administration (GSA). - January 19, 2011 - Ergolet
Orchid Expands Leadership Roles for Matt Burba and Mark Burba; Names New General Managers
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, a worldwide leader in contract design and manufacturing solutions for the orthopedic, dental and cardiovascular markets, recently announced organizational changes at Orchid. Directly reporting to CEO Mike Miller are Mark Burba (Executive Vice President, Machining),... - January 19, 2011 - Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
GenScript Corporation Has Installed the First BiacoreTM T200 Biosensor in the World
GenScript Corporation and GE Healthcare Life Sciences China together held an opening ceremony on Dec 22nd 2010 in Nanjing China, to celebrate the successful installation of the first unit of BiacoreTM T200 instrument in the world. To an audience of primarily research scientists from both big... - January 19, 2011 - GenScript USA Inc.
Intivia Expands Reach to Physician Practices and Drives Adoption of Electronic Medical Record Software Through New Regional Extension Center Partnerships
“Intivia well positioned to support the mutual goal of increasing EMR adoption among physician practices through enrollment with Regional Extension Centers” - January 18, 2011 - Intivia Inc.
PMI Announces Dates for May 2011 Short Course
Advanced Techniques on Pore Structure Characterization - January 18, 2011 - Porous Materials, Inc.
ROM-T Enterprises Permanently Changes the Cost of the ROM-T
ROM-T Enterprises is pleased to say they are permanently changing the cost of their table to better serve the bodyworks industry. ROM-T was invented so the body worker can perform range of motion without the table being in the way. With its 6 foldable wings it allows the clients the security of staying in the middle of the table. - January 18, 2011 - ROM-T Enterprises LLC
Medical Development Marketing & Sales Group Announces Feb. 10, 2011 Event – “Put Inbound Marketing to Work for Your Business”
Attend the MDG Marketing and Sales Special Interest Group on February 10, 2011 for a special panel discussion that explores the fundamentals of Inbound Marketing theory, offers hands-on implementation practices, and shares success stories from MDG membership. - January 17, 2011 - Medical Development Group
VQ ActionCare Showcases Award-Winning Resistance Chair® at Lovin’ Life After 50 Expo
Expo Draws Arizona’s Senior Active Adults to the Latest in Health and Fitness - January 15, 2011 - VQ ActionCare, LLC
IOS Health Systems Selected by Florida Medical Association as Leading EHR Provider in Workshop Series Assisting Physicians to Achieve "Meaningful Use"
IOS Health Systems demonstrates industry-leading Medios EHR to Florida Medical Association Physicians as part of New EHR Workshop Series Assisting Florida Physicians in Achieving “Meaningful Use.” - January 15, 2011 - IOS Health Systems
Dynamic Health IT and Empower Systems Announce Meaningful Use and Gap Analysis Consulting Services
Healthcare Information Technology firm, Dynamic Health IT, and Electronic Health Record provider Empower Systems, have announced targeted consulting services designed to assist hospitals in reaching their ARRA/HITECH goals via gap analysis of Meaningful Use requirements. - January 15, 2011 - Empower Systems
Sunflower Prompt Care Helping Topeka Obtain Medical Information on-the-Go
Urgent Care center now using iTriage to connect with Mobile Users - January 14, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
NightShift Radiology Launches NightWatch Web-Based Tracking and Management Tool
New System Improves Monitoring Capabilities and Enhances Productivity - January 14, 2011 - NightShift Radiology
BPA in Medical Devices - is This a Concern? Carmel Pharma's PhaSeal Closed-System Drug Transfer Device (CSTD) Does Not Contain BPA.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a substance used to make common polycarbonate plastic. However, the growing global concern regarding the health effects of this substance has lead several countries and organizations to issue health warnings. BPA will be banned in the manufacture of baby bottles 2011 in the... - January 14, 2011 - Carmel Pharma
New Cancer Treatment Techniques Offer Hope to Patients Fighting Deadly Tumors
The Integrative Cancer Therapies Fellowship with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M; www.worldhealth.net) announces that Dr. Mark Rosenberg, Medical Director of the Institute for Healthy Aging and Director of the Integrative Cancer Therapies Fellowship, will present preliminary findings of a novel technique for treating advanced-stage cancer. Dr. Rosenberg will be sharing his findings at the Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapies taking place March 10-13, 2011 in Boca Raton, FL - January 13, 2011 - A4M
This Valentine's Day, Go for the Sexy Scruff, Says MenScience
Research shows women like men with a little sexy scruff. MenScience has the products men need to be their sexiest. - January 13, 2011 - MenScience Androceuticals
Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. Announces Opening of Enrollment in U.S. Phase I Colorectal Cancer Study
The principal investigator of the new colon cancer trial using Reolysin is Dr. Sanjay Goel of the Montefiore Medical Center at The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. - January 13, 2011 - Oncolytics Biotech
Pacific Biomarkers, Inc. Announces Awards of Major Research Contracts
Pacific Biomarkers, Inc. (OTCBB: PBMC, “PBI”), a provider of biomarker laboratory services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and diagnostics industries, announced today that it has been awarded two major research contracts with two multinational pharmaceutical companies (the... - January 13, 2011 - Pacific Biomarkers Inc
iTriage Now Reaching More Than One Million Healthcare Consumers
Smartphone users throughout the world are using the free healthcare consumer app iTriage to find medical treatment. - January 13, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Study Proves Macular Health Dissolves Up to Five and a Half Times Faster Than Many Competing AMD Vitamin Supplements
According to a recent study, the Macular Health vitamin supplement dissolves up to five and a half times faster than other leading eye vitamin supplements. The study indicated that Macular Health, which slows the progression of vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), dissolves in... - January 12, 2011 - Macular Health
Medical Development Group Announces February 2, 2011 Forum Event – “Hotbeds of Innovation: Advances in the Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity”
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Forum entitled “Hotbeds of Innovation: Advances in the Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity.” Learn from a distinguished panel of experts how far we’ve come from the “standard of care” to... - January 12, 2011 - Medical Development Group
Medical Development Group Announces Jan. 19, 2011 Networking Event – “Product Launch Roadmap: What to Do and When to Do It”
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, January 19, 2011 networking event “Product Launch Roadmap: What to Do and When to Do It.” This presentation is designed for medical device product managers, marketing and R&D teams who want a thorough overview of the product... - January 12, 2011 - Medical Development Group
CCC Diagnostis Inc. Launches Improved Test for Breast Cancer Treatment
CCC Diagnostics Inc has released the DirectHit Panel for Breast Cancer. DirectHit is a CLIA certified test, that accurately predicts the tumor’s response to four commonly prescribed classes of anti-cancer drugs. DirectHit allows a physician to personalize treatment plans for breast cancer patients. - January 12, 2011 - CCC Diagnostics LLC
New Medimix Asia Commercial Manager Brings Valuable Experience in Chinese Lifesciences Market
Medimix Asia announces the appointment of Jiayin He as Commercial Manager in its Shanghai office. Ms. He brings a comprehensive knowledge of the fields of biotechnology and chemistry, as well as medical research, license applications, and pharmaceutical sales in the Chinese hospital environment. This combined understanding of medical research and Chinese doctors’ behavior promises to offer invaluable insights to life science companies seeking to enter or expand in the Asian markets. - January 12, 2011 - Medimix International
MRSA Infected Mesh Successfully Treated with Triticum's L-Mesitran Honey Ointment
The overall reported percentage of mesh infections is 1.3%. Infections after incisional ventral hernia repair depend on many factors. Salvaging an infected mesh should be the priority, because serious complications are reported following mesh removal. Dr Chatzoulis et al. reports a case report and... - January 12, 2011 - Mesitran
St. Elizabeth Hospital Delivers Medical Information to Mobile Consumers with iTriage Smartphone App
Patients now have immediate, on-the-go access to symptom, disease, medical procedures and provider information with free smartphone application. - January 12, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
ALPCO Appoints Cosmo Bio Co., Ltd. as Their New Distribution Channel in Japan
Cosmo Bio Co., Ltd. is a distributor of high quality research reagents and instruments throughout Japan. ALPCO Diagnostics is a leading developer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits in the US. The two companies feel that their mutual commitment to offering quality products in the life science research area will be the basis for a strong partnership. - January 10, 2011 - ALPCO
The Periogen Company Announces New Tartar-Dissolving Oral Rinse
Periogen Oral Rinse Expected to Revolutionize Oral Home Care The Periogen Company today announced the availability of their premier product Periogen, a home-use oral rinse that dissolves oral tartar with daily application. Periogen is a powdered concentrate which is 25% pure baking soda. It is... - January 08, 2011 - The Periogen Company
Healthy Pet Depot Launches Line of All-Natural Supplements for Dogs and Cats
Supplements Will Help Dog and Cat Owners Promote the Health and Longevity of Their Pets - January 08, 2011 - Healthy Pet Depot
Lakes Urgent Care Provides On-the-Go Healthcare Information with Free iTriage Smartphone App
Patients now have immediate access to symptom, disease and provider information with the iTriage mobile healthcare decision tool. - January 08, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Data Strategies’ MDsuite Receives ONC-ATCB Certification by Drummond Group
Data Strategies’ MDsuite has received the federal government’s “meaningful use” stamp of approval by earning Complete EHR Ambulatory Certification. This designation officially deems the electronic health record (EHR) software capable of enabling providers to qualify for... - January 08, 2011 - Data Strategies, Inc.
Glaucoma Eye Test Through Eyelid Supports National Glaucoma Awareness Month – BiCOM Sets Up Free Eye Exam Events Worldwide
BiCOM Inc. global distributor of Glaucoma Eye Test Diaton supports National Glaucoma Awareness Month. It is imperative to get regular eye pressure (IOP) screenings from your eye doctor. Vision loss caused by Glaucoma can be slowed or halted with the proper medication. Getting an eye pressure screening has never been easier or safer with painless through the eyelid Tonometer Diaton aka Glaucoma Eye Test. - January 08, 2011 - BiCOM Inc.
OmniMD™ EHR Version 11.0 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification
OmniMD™ EHR Version 11.0 is also certified in CCHIT’s separate and independently developed certification program. OmniMD™ Version 11.0 is a pre-market CCHIT Certified® 2011, Ambulatory EHR. - January 07, 2011 - OmniMD
Rabbit EHR 5.0 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification
“Certification is another milestone for Rabbit, and we are proud to be amongst the first oncology-specific EHR vendors to provide our practices with Meaningful Use Certified technology as of Jan 1," says Brad Vassberg, chief executive officer. - January 06, 2011 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
ComplianceBridge Announces Online Event: 7 Tips for More Effective Policy and Procedure Management
New webinar will discuss best practices in policy and procedures management that will help organizations reduce risk, improve compliance and increase operational efficiencies. - January 06, 2011 - ComplianceBridge