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Vision Direct - Sponsors Meriton Sydney Invitational Golf Tournament
Vision Direct Australia sponsors the Meriton Sydney Invitational Golf Tournament. The Meriton Sydney Golf Tournament has raised over $250,000 since 2004. - January 26, 2009 - Vision Direct
Offshore Group Client Company Expands on Both Sides of the Border
Horst Engineering bolsters its operations in anticipation of increased demand for its services. - January 25, 2009 - The Offshore Group
AnaSpec Introduces New AnaTagTM HiLyte FluorTM 594 & 680 Protein Labeling Kits
AnaSpec has announced the inclusion of two new dyes in its AnaTagTM protein labeling kit collection - HiLyte FluorTM 594 (Ex/Em=593/616 nm) and HiLyte FluorTM 680 (Ex/Em=678/699 nm). Developed by AnaSpec, HiLyte FluorTM dyes are a series of dyes that spans the whole visible spectrum (Figure... - January 25, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
PMI Unveils New Fuel Cell Porometer
The new porometer is designed with the manufacturers of fuel cell components in mind. - January 25, 2009 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Mack’s® New Roll Ups™ Wallet Earplugs Mark Convergence of Convenience, Technology and Hearing Safety
Innovative new product brings easy-to-use convenience in an easy-to-carry wallet-sized package. - January 24, 2009 - McKeon Products
Medimix International Opens Regional Asian Office in Hong Kong, China - Online Healthcare Panel Developing in Asian Countries
One of the “pharmerging markets,” China represents a fascinating new frontier and an enormous challenge to companies as we move into 2009. Medimix International celebrates 20th year with expansion of its network and services, opening Medimix Asia. - January 24, 2009 - Medimix International
A4M's Announces Its Website, Worldhealth.net is Featured on Oprah.com Regarding Hormone Replacement Debate
Worldhealth.net is now featured on Oprah.com as a resource for those interested in learning more about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). The link appears in a new section of Oprah Winfrey’s website launched in conjunction with her recent show about Hormone Replacement Therapy for women. - January 24, 2009 - A4M
New Wheelchair Seat Covers Celebrate Winter, Spring Holidays
Kramer Enterprises has announced the addition of 12 new wheelchair seat covers to its line to help wheelchair users celebrate the upcoming winter and spring holidays. Valentine’s Day hearts and candy adorn some of the new fabric choices, while shamrocks, pots of gold and even some Kelly green mugs of ale are featured on the St. Patrick’s Day options. Look for colorful eggs, bunnies and jellybeans on the Easter seat covers. You will even find Snoopy and Looney Tunes characters. - January 22, 2009 - Kramer Enterprises
The Health Care Blog (THCB) Runs Editorial from Mednovus President, Tobias Gilk, Appealing to Joint Commission for MRI Safety Standard Enforcement
Influential The Health Care Blog published an editorial written by Mednovus' President and MRI Safety Director, Tobias Gilk, outlining growing MRI safety concerns, coupled with an appeal to the Joint Commission for action on new provisions of the Environment of Care that allow for enforcement of minimum protections. - January 21, 2009 - Mednovus, Inc.
StannahStairlifts.co.uk Sets the Standard in Stairlifts
Stannah Stairlifts has launched its brand new interactive website www.stannahstairlifts.co.uk. The stylishly re-designed site has impressively been awarded the Royal National Institute for the Blind seal of approval – the RNIB See it Right Accessible Websites logo. When a website displays an... - January 21, 2009 - AI-SV
Avreo Signs Interworks Contract with Neshoba County General Hospital for Increased Efficiency
Neshoba County General Hospital (NCGH), Philadelphia, MS is the latest hospital to select Avreo interWORKS™ Ris/Pacs system for its ability to increase efficiencies in the diagnostic imaging department. After evaluating several RIS/PACS solutions, Avreo’s interWORKS™ was selected... - January 19, 2009 - Avreo
AmeriGlide Announces Price Reduction for Their Hercules Wheelchair Lift
AmeriGlide has just announced a $500 reduction in the price of their extremely popular Hercules Wheelchair Lift. This competitive price is aimed at helping those who might be struggling during the current financial situation. - January 17, 2009 - AmeriGlide Stair Lifts
Medical Billing Software MPMsoft Chosen by MedCrew as Its Medical Office Software
In preparation for Tom Daschle and Barak Obama's healthcare reform, MedCrew tightens its ship and battens its hatches with high technology. - January 16, 2009 - Medical Billing Software - MPMsoft
VibraFlex® Receives Class II Medical Device License from Health Canada
Orthometrix, Inc. (OTCBB: OMRX) announced today that its VibraFlex® series of whole body vibration technologies and devices received a Class II Medical Device License from Health Canada and may now be sold in the Canadian market as a medical device. The VibraFlex®, developed using the... - January 15, 2009 - Motion Health Inc.
Mednovus President, Tobias Gilk, to Present to Joint Commission Audio Conference on MRI Safety and the New JCAHO Environment of Care (EC) Standard
Beginning in 2009, Joint Commission accredited healthcare providers must perform MRI risk analyses based on the Sentinel Event Alert, "MRI Accidents and Injuries," that was released in February of 2008. Tobias Gilk, President and MRI Safety Director of Mednovus, will lead a teleconference on these new requirements and expectations for accredited MRI providers. - January 14, 2009 - Mednovus, Inc.
Hand Protection Goes Green
Ronco is pleased to announce the launch of its new line of 100% recyclable and biodegradable gloves, RONCO-ECO. Made from environmentally friendly bamboo fibre, RONCO-ECO as the name suggests is a revolutionary new product that provides superior hand protection while minimizing the impact on... - January 14, 2009 - RONCO
Business First Selects DRE Medical Equipment as a Company of the Year
After naming DRE the 17th fastest growing business in Louisville, Business First of Louisville has named DRE a 2008 Company of the Year. - January 14, 2009 - DRE Medical Equipment
MyNutritionStore.com Launches “Earn Extra Income - Own an Online Nutrition Business Free” to Home Based Entrepreneurs
Jim Stepanian, CEO of MyNutritionStore.com, announces the launch of free online nutrition stores to home based entrepreneurs, fitness, wellness and boot camp professionals interested in owning an online business. MyNutritionStore.com handles the inventory, shipping, paperwork and online marketing, including weekly email specials to store customers. Store owners can make commissions from 25 to 40% by selling MyNutritionStore.com products enabling them to work fewer hours and earn extra money. - January 13, 2009 - MyNutritionStore.com
Michael Torchia, Celebrity Trainer to the Stars, Announces the Launch of Children's Fitness Academy, in an Effort to Combat America's Fight Against Childhood Obesity
Children's Fitness Academy (CFA) designed by Health and Fitness expert Michael Torchia is an innovative resource that public schools across the country can use to implement health and fitness education programs. CFA’s team of professional fitness and education experts work with schools to revise and update physical education programs as well as provide informative and engaging seminars on career opportunities in the health and fitness arena. - January 13, 2009 - Michael Torchia
Is Hair Loss Caused by Skull Expansion?
A new study suggests that people who agonize over hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) might actually have skull expansion (skull bone growth) to blame. A UK researcher has determined that men and women whose skull bones keep growing during adulthood are far more likely to develop hair thinning, hair loss and baldness. - January 12, 2009 - HairGrowthSOS.com
Gaiatech Fuels Bags Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport Biodiesel Order
Gaiatech Fuels has been awarded the order from Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport for the supply of biodiesel for a period of one year. - January 11, 2009 - Gaiatech Fuels Pvt Ltd
AnaSpec Introduces New ClearPointTM beta-Amyloid Peptides
ClearPointTM peptides are AnaSpec’s trademark collection of heavy or stable isotope labeled peptides and amino acids. - January 11, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Art De Vivre Brings Miracle Fruit Wonders to Brazil in a Tie-Up with Miracle Fruit Plus
Miracle Fruit Plus ties up with Art de Vivre to bring miracle fruit tablets in Brazil. Miracle fruit tablets contain ingredients that makes foods taste sweeter and more palatable. People in Brazil can now enjoy the benefits of these miracle fruit tablets thanks to Art de Vivre's online distribution. - January 10, 2009 - Miracle Fruit Plus
Arete Brands Announces Release of OneUp, a Nutritional Supplement Founded on Neuroscience Research
New product designed for gamers promotes focus, energy and endurance without caffeine or sugar. OneUp asks the question, "Why accept a level playing field?" - January 10, 2009 - Arete Brands, LLC
BioPortfolio’s Website Traffic Increases Over 500%
BioPortfolio, the leading careers, news and information resource for the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, experienced dramatic growth in website traffic in 2008. According to Compete™ Inc., a website that offers competitive website traffic metrics, BioPorfolio’s traffic... - January 10, 2009 - BioPortfolio
Free Nordic Walking Clinics Celebrate "Winter Trails Day" - Sponsored by the American Nordic Walking System & SkiWalking.com – Glen Arbor, Michigan
Celebrate Winter Trails Day and discover the many benefits of Nordic Walking. Free Nordic Ski Walking Clinics led by Pete Edwards the owner/founder/coach of the American Nordic Walking System and SkiWalking.com. Free Nordic Walking pole demos available too. Learn how to unlock the calorie burning and aerobic benefits of Nordic Walking during 2009 Winter Trails Day. - January 10, 2009 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Helse Vest Goes All mdesk™
With the addition of Helse Førde all major hospitals in the Norwegian health region Helse Vest now have chosen mdesk™ as their orthopedic preoperative planning and templating system. Helse Førde, consisting of the hospitals in Førde, Lærdal and Nordfjordeid, recently decided that mdesk™ Orthopaedics will be the system that handles all their orthopedic templating needs. - January 09, 2009 - RSA Biomedical
AnaSpec’s Published References Pass 700
The number of published papers that cite AnaSpec’s products has passed 700. - January 09, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
ALLMAX Nutrition Announces the Launch of Its New Pre-Workout Formula – MUSCLEPRIME
MUSCLEPRIME is a cutting-edge pre-workout formula which primes your mind and body for the ultimate workout. - January 08, 2009 - Allmax Nutrition
ORSupply.com Unveils Largest Selection of Otoscopes Available Anywhere
ORSupply.com now sells otoscopes from Welch Allyn, Heine and Riester, giving physicians and researchers a one-stop online shop for all their otoscope needs. - January 08, 2009 - DRE Medical Equipment
Michael Torchia, Health Expert Offers a Solution to Eradicate the Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
Operation Fitness,™ designed by health and fitness expert Michael Torchia, is designed to teach kids how to properly work out and eat right, culminating in a healthier lifestyle. The all-around effect is an equal balance of feeling good mentally, emotionally and physically. - January 07, 2009 - Michael Torchia
Offshore Group Client Company Expands in Empalme, Mexico
Harco Laboratories has recently completed expansion at its Mexico manufacturing site. - January 07, 2009 - The Offshore Group
Artificial Insemination at Home as an IVF Treatment Option is More Popular Than Ever Before
Couples are now turning to self insemination more than ever before because it is a much cheaper and easier option than IVF treatment. Home insemination or self insemination can help with many unexplained infertility issues, and couples are now realising how easy it is to perform AI at home using their partner or a sperm donor. - January 06, 2009 - Insemination Help
Orbit Medical Receives ACHC Accreditation
Orbit Medical is proud to announce that they have received accreditation from The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). The ACHC is a national, non-profit organization that provides accreditation programs for various providers, including home health and hospice agencies, home infusion... - January 04, 2009 - Orbit Medical
Linkman Smoking Cessation Device Launches Redesigned Web Site www.linkman.com
Linkman® patented smoking cessation devices launches redesigned website, linkman.com. Linkman is a permission-based smoking cessation device that addresses nicotine addiction, emotional and behavioral associations. - January 01, 2009 - Linkman, Inc.
Bal Seal Works Smarter with New Inventory System
Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. has announced its successful integration of dcLINK®, a data collection technology that allows for faster, more accurate electronic tracking of inventory, assets and time. - January 01, 2009 - Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
Sirjj Organics Challenges Natural and Organic Skin Care with True "Green" Solutions
Think Chemical Free. Then think “Green”. Related but not interchangeable terms. Sirjj Organics with its solutions bridged this gap and are challenging true Green philosophies. The very essence of Green is grounded in efficiencies. “One thing is certain, Americans are inundated... - December 24, 2008 - SIRJJ Organics
Computer Forensics and Information Security Firm PivX Solutions Releases Year-End Update Letter from CEO Jason Coombs
A year-end update letter to stakeholders from PivX Solutions Inc CEO Jason Coombs details the company's results for 2008 and explains the outlook and challenges for an even better 2009. - December 23, 2008 - Adia Nutrition
Researchers Create Smaller, Brighter Probe, Tailored for Clinical Molecular Imaging and Tumor Targeting
Researchers have developed a new generation of microscopic particles for molecular imaging, constituting one of the first promising nanoparticle platforms that may be readily adapted for tumor targeting and treatment in the clinic. According to the investigators at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer... - December 22, 2008 - Hybrid Silica Technologies Inc.
Fit and Fabulous Pregnancy Re-Launches On-Line Pregnancy Exercise Program Designed to Keep Moms Fit, Sexy and Strong
New program offers safe, effective exercise program for pregnancy complete with one on one coaching and expertise on exactly how to plan workouts for all three trimesters. - December 21, 2008 - Fit and Fabulous Pregnancy
AnaSpec Introduces Line of Fluorescent Probes for Nucleic Acids
AnaSpec carries a variety of premium quality stains, including cell-impermeant and cell-permeant nucleic acid stains. - December 21, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
New Product Release: Fisher & Paykel HC234 Integrated CPAP and Humidifier
MySleepMask has listed the new Fisher & Paykel HC234 as the company’s top recommendation among integrated CPAP machines. - December 20, 2008 - MySleepMask
University of New Brunswick and AnaSpec Present Poster at ASCB2008
AnaSpec, in collaboration with the U. of New Brunswick and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), presented a poster entitled, “The Expression and Activity of MMPs during Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Development." - December 20, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Intertek Opens New Lab in Southern California; Adds Photovoltaic Testing Center for Solar Panels
New photovoltaic lab provides market with much needed testing and certification capacity for solar panels. - December 19, 2008 - Intertek
Gaymar Announces Roberta S. Abruzzese Publishing Award Winners
Morris A. Magnan, PhD, RN, and JoAnn Maklebust, MSN, APRN, BC, AOCN, FAAN, are recognized for their article “Multisite Web-based Training in Using the Braden Scale to Predict Pressure Sore Risk.” - December 18, 2008 - Gaymar Industries
MySleepMask Bans All Chinese-Manufactured CPAP Equipment
Due to health risk concerns, MySleepMask.com, has banned all Chinese-manufactured CPAP machines, CPAP masks and CPAP supplies from its website in a formal recognition of the need to safeguard customers’ health. - December 18, 2008 - MySleepMask
AnaSpec Introduces Two New IRAK1 Antibodies – pThr 209 & 387
AnaSpec has introduced two new phosphospecific IRAK1 polyclonal antibodies – anti-IRAK1 (pThr 209) and anti-IRAK1 (pThr387). - December 18, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Scin Boutique Launch Unique Range of Aromatherapy Candles
Scin Boutique has developed these unique candles – which owe their scent to the reminiscences and memories of Scin's founders, Anna and Nicky- as the perfect companions for a house creating its own wonderful memories this Christmas. - December 17, 2008 - Scin Boutique
Baxa Announces 2009 Course Dates for Its STAR Center® Training Facility
Baxa Corporation announces record number of course dates for its STAR Center in 2009. Together with the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), the company plans 22 class sessions focused on pharmacy best practice in relation to USP 797 regulatory compliance and hazardous drug handling. The STAR Center, a premier facility designed for cleanroom and pharmacy practice demonstration, is located at the company’s headquarters south of Denver, Colorado. - December 17, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
New American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Monograph on MRI Suite Safety Calls for the Use of Ferromagnetic Detectors and Features Products from Mednovus
The American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) just released its fifth management monograph for 2008. This title 'Designing and Engineering MRI Safety', authored by architect and president of Mednovus, Tobias Gilk, identifies the major physical and operational hazards that effective MRI suite planning can mitigate. From cryogen releases to the all-too-frequent magnetic projectile accidents, the monograph identifies unique MRI risks and provides strategies to promote safety in design. - December 17, 2008 - Mednovus, Inc.