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PureShowers.co.uk Gains Two of the Internet’s Highest Security Certifications, Making It the Most Secure Online Shower Filter Retailer in the UK
PureShowers.co.uk, the UK’s # 1 Shower Filter Store, has once again topped its competitors by becoming the UK’s most secure online shower filter retailer. Over the last few weeks PureShowers.co.uk have been working hard to gain two of the Internet’s highest security... - April 01, 2015 - PureShowers.co.uk
Liberty Hospital Receives “Bridging the Pricing Transparency Gap” Leadership Award
PMMC, a leading provider of revenue cycle management solutions, awarded Liberty Hospital with the prestigious 2015 Leadership Award for “Bridging the Pricing Transparency Gap,” a recognition that reflects Liberty Hospital’s leadership and innovation in revenue cycle management and... - March 31, 2015 - PMMC
CytoTest and Uniformed Services University’s Center for Prostate Disease Research Enter Into CRADA to Advance Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis
CytoTest Inc., the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), and The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) announced today that they have signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). Under the terms of the CRADA,... - March 31, 2015 - CytoTest Inc.
The Addictions Academy Announced New Program Director
Reverend Kevin Coughlin, PHD named new Program Director for The Addictions Academy. - March 31, 2015 - The Addictions Academy
Vitality Medical Announces New Offering of SCA Incontinence Products
Vitality Medical now offers a full line of SCA Tena products on their medical supply website. SCA manufactures absorbent products that are designed to help adults and youths who are living with incontinence. - March 29, 2015 - Vitality Medical
Medicom Health Interactive Ranked Among 100 Best Companies to Work For by Minnesota Business Magazine
Medicom Health Interactive Shows Remarkable Consistency as Premier Employer. - March 29, 2015 - Medicom Health Interactive
Intertronics Thinky Mixer Improves Bonding Processes in Optical Instrument Manufacture
Intertronics supply the Thinky ARE250 mixer to optical instrument makers Gooch & Housego to mix small batches of adhesive using a very simple pre-programmed cycle. - March 29, 2015 - Intertronics
Healthcare Providers Respond to Pressure to Address Defensible Pricing
As pressure continues to mount on healthcare providers to defend their pricing and become transparent, more hospitals are turning to benchmarking tools to compare their prices and better align them within their community. “It’s important for healthcare organizations to be transparent... - March 28, 2015 - PMMC
eCare21 Seeks Crowdfunding to Save Lives in Support of the American Heart Association Open Innovation Challenge to Prevent 20% of Heart Disease by 2020
eCare21, an early stage health technology company, has just released a new crowdfunding campaign, on the crowdfunding platform Medstartr, as an American Heart Association (AHA) Open Innovation Challenge finalist for health technology innovation. The challenge seeks new innovative tools to prevent... - March 27, 2015 - eCare21, Inc.
mumms® Hospice Software Sponsors The Idea Village and New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
mumms Software, a leading hospice and palliative care software company based in New Orleans, is proud to support the Idea Village and the 2015 New Orleans Entrepreneur Week as a Bronze Sponsor. mumms Software participated in various events during Entrepreneur Week, and presented some of the other fastest-growing New Orleans companies at the “Meet the Bravehearts” event on Thursday, March 26 from 11:00am–2:00pm at 519 Fulton Street in New Orleans. - March 27, 2015 - mumms Software
Digisonics Brings Latest in Enterprise PACS and Structured Reporting Solutions to HIMSS 2015
Digisonics will exhibit at the annual HIMSS conference in Chicago, Illinois, showcasing its solutions that empower hospitals to streamline reporting workflow and improve overall turnaround times. - March 27, 2015 - Digisonics
Prosidyan™ Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of FIBERGRAFT™BG Putty – Bone Graft Substitute
NJ-based Prosidyan™ (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass products, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance of FIBERGRAFT™ BG Putty – Bone Graft Substitute. This is the second generation product in the company’s... - March 26, 2015 - Prosidyan, Inc.
New Report Details Remote Monitoring of High-Risk Patients as Telehealth Protocol for Chronic Care Management
A new report from the Healthcare Intelligence Network details the impact of a successful New York telehealth program that remotely monitors high-risk patients with diabetes. - March 25, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
ASAlaser Dentistry: The New Frontier of MLS® Laser Therapy
ASAlaser, since 1983 at the forefront in the development of therapeutic solutions for pain management, in relation to the significant results obtained from research studies conducted at cellular level by its scientific department ASAcampus, has identified in MLS® Laser Therapy an effective response for temporo mandibular disorders (TMD). - March 25, 2015 - ASA srl
Unbound Medicine and Johns Hopkins Extend Digital Publishing Relationship - Unbound™ Platform Used to Create and Distribute the Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide
Unbound Medicine has extended its digital publishing relationship, with Johns Hopkins Medicine through the release of the Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide. This new resource was developed by a team of physicians at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Henry Phipps Psychiatric Clinic using Unbound’s online authoring system, uPub™, then published to the Unbound Platform for distribution on the Web and mobile devices. - March 24, 2015 - Unbound Medicine
April 21, 2015 Webinar: Using Home Visits to Reduce Readmissions and Empower High-Risk Patients
A five-pillar Ohio home visit program that has nearly halved readmissions in high-risk Medicare patients is the focus of an April 21, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - March 24, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
In Care Transitions Management 2.0, Technology Sharpens Patient Handoff Communication
To clarify care transitions communication, three-fourths of healthcare organizations transmit patient discharge or handoff information via electronic medical records (EMRs), according to a new downloadable HINtelligence report. - March 23, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
CAO Group Releases Affordable New Pilot Laser for Chiropractors and Physical Therapists
CAO Group, Inc. (CAO), a world-leading, high-technology laser company, announces the release of its innovative laser pain therapy system, Pilot™ Diode Laser, for Chiropractors and Physical Therapists with the most economical price in the market. The new Pilot Diode Laser with 810nm... - March 23, 2015 - CAO Group, Inc.
How an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS System) Could Save the Life of Someone Close to You
A Battery Backup Power, Inc. extended run time uninterruptible power supply provides warning and backup power to a CPAP machine/medical device during power outages - March 22, 2015 - Battery Backup Power, Inc.
AveXis EU Ltd. Granted SME Status by the European Medicines Agency
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted AveXis’ wholly owned European subsidiary,... - March 21, 2015 - AveXis Inc.
3 Reasons We Need Caregivers to Earn a Decent Living
Despite a growing demand for home-based caregivers, the profession is one of the lowest paid and this can affect most of us, says Lynn Wilson, founder of The CareGiver Partnership. - March 21, 2015 - The CareGiver Partnership
MR Solutions Now Provides Maintenance and Upgrade Support for Agilent and Other Preclinical Scanners
A new maintenance and upgrade service is available for existing Agilent MRI preclinical imaging equipment, by MR Solutions Ltd, based in Guildford, Surrey. Following Agilent’s withdrawal from this market, a package of maintenance and upgrade solutions has been developed to ensure that these... - March 21, 2015 - MR Solutions
Xtend-Life’s Age-Defying Exfoliating Scrub Helps Renew Skin While Saving the World’s Oceans
Exfoliate, refine and renew without harmful microbeads at http://bit.ly/exfoliatingscrub. - March 21, 2015 - Xtend-Life Natural Products
Peptineo Announces Appointment of Dr. Panganiban to Peptineo to Serve as Chief Science Officer
Peptineo is pleased to announce that Nito Panganiban, Ph.D., has been named Chief Science Officer at Peptineo. Dr. Panganiban will be responsible for cultivating core research capabilities, establishing product development roadmaps, and for communicating with key scientific and customer communities... - March 20, 2015 - Peptineo
Victoria’s Emerging Medical Technology Entrepreneurs to Get a Boost from STC’s Second "MedTech’s Got Talent" Challenge
STC Australia (the Small Technologies Cluster) today announced the opening of applications to the 2015 "MedTech’s Got Talent," a Victorian-wide challenge focused on training and supporting emerging medical technology students, post-doctoral and recent graduate entrepreneurs. - March 20, 2015 - STC
MedAware Systems, Inc. Develops the First Standardized Index for Cognitive Assessment
MedAware Systems, Inc., a company focused on the aggregation and analysis of biomedical research data for physicians and patients announced today that it has completed development of a comprehensive standardized index that provides the ability to compare outcome measures from medical research... - March 20, 2015 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Natural Vitamin K2 Helps Prevent Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women | Innerzyme
Recent reports from diverse research groups have found promising results related to vitamin K2 and bone health, particularly in postmenopausal women. - March 19, 2015 - Innerzyme
RAM Technologies, Inc. Named “Most Promising Insurance Technology Solution Provider”
RAM Technologies makes it to CIO Review’s list of Most Promising Insurance Technology Solution Providers for its expertise in project information management and collaborative solutions. - March 19, 2015 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
KoolPal - Ice Bags for the Next Generation
ProSeries develops new product line and launches Indiegogo campaign - Child safe, chemical-free ice bags just for kids. - March 19, 2015 - ProSeries LLC
Digisonics Appoints New Vice President of Operations
Sue Maisey has been named Digisonics Vice President of Operations, responsible for day-to-day operations from product and project management to clinical applications. - March 19, 2015 - Digisonics
botiss biomaterials Presents New Product Solutions for Specific Dental Indications
During the IDS—the International Dentalshow in Cologne—berlin-based company botiss biomaterials GmbH has launched three innovative products: maxgraft® cortico®, a new version of the well-known mucoderm® matrix and collacone® max, an improved biomimetic composite cone. - March 19, 2015 - botiss dental GmbH
AdvantaPure(R) to Highlight Single-Use Fluid Transfer Innovations at Spring Tradeshows; Includes Appearances in the U.S. and Europe
AdvantaPure will showcase its high purity tubing and Single-Use products at a number of trade shows this spring. Scheduled events will take place in California, New York and Germany. The company will feature its molded manifold assemblies, which are designed to reduce leaks and other risks. Also on hand will be its silicone tubing, AdvantaFlex TPE tubing, AdvantaPass Single-Use fluid transfer technology, BioClosure container closures, process hoses, and hose tracking and identification methods. - March 19, 2015 - AdvantaPure
Sentron™ Establishes Itself in a Mature Disposable Glove Market of Canada Heavy-Duty Black Nitrile Disposable Gloves
Ronco is a leading manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Canada. Early 2014, Ronco introduced Sentron™, black nitrile disposable gloves. This glove was introduced by Ronco to complement the existing disposable glove line and also to provide an effective hand protection... - March 19, 2015 - RONCO
VersaSuite Exhibits at the NACHC Policy & Issues Forum Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the NACHC Policy & Issues Conference What: NACHC P & I Conference To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: March 18-22, 2015 WHhere:... - March 18, 2015 - VersaSuite
Digisonics Showcases Latest PACS and Structured Reporting Offerings for OB/GYN, General Ultrasound, Vascular Ultrasound and General Radiology at AIUM 2015
Digisonics will exhibit at the 2015 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine Annual Conference to showcase its standards-based and vendor neutral solution for structured reporting of all study types. - March 18, 2015 - Digisonics
Intertronics Present Workshop Seminar on Adhesive & Coating Dispensing at April FAST Exhibition
Intertronics are presenting a seminar on “Adhesive & Coating Dispensing – Meeting the Challenges of Technology Manufacturing” at the FAST Exhibition, 22nd April 2015, Silverstone Circuit. During the session, delegates will hear about equipment selection factors and choices, process validation and quality assurance, and the latest positive displacement and jetting technologies. - March 18, 2015 - Intertronics
ChipSiP “SiME Smart Glasses” Go on Sale with a Stand-Alone Android OS
SiME Smart Glasses developer version is offering a limited-time sale before April 30. - March 18, 2015 - ChipSiP Technology
Digisonics Promotes Tony Fossile to Director of Sales
Tony Fossile has been named Digisonics' Director of Sales and he will be responsible for managing the national sales force, leading them to source, negotiate and secure new business. - March 15, 2015 - Digisonics
China Patent for Therapeutic Vaccine Treatment of Obesity to be Granted to Braasch Biotech
China's State Intellectual Property Office to grant Braasch Biotech's patent on Therapeutic treatment of human and pet obesity. - March 13, 2015 - Braasch Biotech LLC
VersaSuite Exhibits at the 13th Northwest Regional Critical Access Hospital Conference
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 13th Annual Northwest Regional Critical Access Conference. What: 2014 FOM/IT Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When:... - March 13, 2015 - VersaSuite
eCare21 Announces Appointment of Julie O’Hara as Chief Marketing Officer
eCare21, Inc., a world leader in advanced healthcare technology for seniors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie O’Hara as Chief Marketing Officer. - March 13, 2015 - eCare21, Inc.
MDSupplies Announces the Naming of Its DirectConnect Technology - A Major Disruptor in the Medical Supplies Industry
MDSupplies continues to shake up the medical supply industry by providing unprecedented direct access to over 50 medical supply vendors using proprietary DirectConnect technology. The DirectConnect technology is an online ordering portal serving as a single source for buying supplies from multiple... - March 12, 2015 - MDSupplies and Service
Electrically Conductive Flexible Polyurethane Adhesive - Polytec PU 1000 from Intertronics
Polytec PU 1000 from Intertronics is a single part adhesive which cures quickly at room temperature to a flexible, electrically conductive polymer and addresses applications in die attach, bonding of components in hybrid circuit applications and surface mount technology (SMT). - March 12, 2015 - Intertronics
Digisonics Exhibits Latest Functionality for Cardiovascular Information System Solutions at ACC 2015
Digisonics will exhibit in booth #2521 to showcase its latest offerings in imaging, structured reporting and 3rd party vendor integration for CVIS at ACC 2015. - March 11, 2015 - Digisonics
ValueCentric Launches Expansion of Channel Data Visualizations with ValueTrak 7.0
Includes anticipated charting and analytic enhancements for pharmaceutical manufacturers. - March 11, 2015 - ValueCentric
The Addictions Academy Awarded Certified Academic Institution Status
The AACT Accreditation designation will permit The Addictions Academy to offer online degrees, diplomas and also college credit hours. They currently offer Certifications as a National Education Provider through NAADAC and also CAADAC. - March 10, 2015 - The Addictions Academy
Noninvasix Presents Novel Fetal Welfare Monitoring System at Discover University of Texas System Future Finders, a SXSW Interactive Event
Noninvasix, Inc., a medical device company using patented optoacoustic technology for the safe, accurate and noninvasive monitoring of fetal welfare during labor and delivery, will be among the innovative start-up companies spun out from the campuses of the University of Texas System on display at... - March 10, 2015 - Noninvasix
NewSkin Laser Center Offering Restylane® Silk - First and Only FDA Approved Filler Indicated for Lip Enhancement and Treatment of Perioral Lines
Galderma, a global healthcare company focused on skin health, today announced the launch of Restylane® Silk, the first and only dermal filler approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for lip enhancement and the treatment of wrinkles and lines around the mouth in people over the age of 21. Restylane® Silk is a smooth gel designed to restore natural youthful definition and symmetry to the lip and mouth area. - March 10, 2015 - NewSkin Laser Center
Craterzone Wins Blackberry 10 Telegram Contest
Craterzone proved its mettle once again to the world, when it bagged the first prize at BlackBerry contest conducted by the prestigious group Telegram. The contest had created ripples in the IT world as for the first time, the contestants got an opportunity to create a Telegram app to be run on Blackberry 10. - March 09, 2015 - craterzone
Kansas/Missouri Firms Partner to Produce Collagen Restoration Products
Biomedical Devices of Kansas, LLC, of Tonganoxie, Kansas, has entered into an agreement with a Missouri firm to manufacture an injectable collagen for the European market. Biomedical Devices of Kansas and EternoGen Aesthetics, LLC, a Columbia-Missouri-based company, are launching a bio-dermal... - March 09, 2015 - Biomedical Devices of Kansas