PMD announces a new high performance variant to the versatile 12mm DC motor range. The 112-200 unit is due to be available for general supply from mid-March and is being introduced as a result of growing interest in high quality DC motors for the Medical devices industry. - March 03, 2008 - Precision Microdrives Limited

The FDA has approved PRISTIQ (desvenlafaxine), an SNRI, to treat adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Wyeth expects to begin shipping PRISTIQ to wholesalers beginning in the second quarter of 2008. - March 01, 2008 - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

MacuChek, a medical technology company based in West Bloomfield, Mich., has pioneered a device that is the first available to eye care professionals to aid in the prevention of the leading cause of legal blindness, macular degeneration which affects approximately 30 million worldwide. The first commercially... - March 01, 2008 - MacuChek

NeuroHealth today announced that Claude W. Eggertsen, Ph.D., has joined its team of health care providers. Dr. Eggertsen is a licensed psychologist who specializes in testing, assessment and treatment of ADHD, traumatic brain injury and related conditions. He has extensive experience in the area of neurophysiology,... - March 01, 2008 - NeuroHealth Management LLC

CLE credits are available. - March 01, 2008 - Beard Group

Health Support Systems today announced the launch of another service that is available at no cost, named the “Ask an Expert” program. Using this free service, users can post their medical questions and receive answers from medical professionals from around the globe. This service will be in addition to the free disease management portal launched by HSS in Nov 2007 - March 01, 2008 - Health Support Systems, Inc

United States Comptroller General David Walker and finance executives from across the nation will gather in Dallas at the Adam’s Mark Hotel on April 23-25 for the 7th Annual Beyond Budgeting Conference. The conference allows financial planners to share best practices and learn innovative processes... - February 29, 2008 - Beyond Budgeting Round Table

CureMD released Version 10 of its proven Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records Solution at the HIMSS 08 Conference & Exhibition, adding to its comprehensive healthcare technology value chain. A truly user-centric solution, Version 10 is fully scalable for solo practitioners as well as... - February 29, 2008 - CureMD Corporation

CureMD released Version 10 of its proven Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records Solution at the HIMSS 08 Conference & Exhibition, adding to its comprehensive healthcare technology value chain. A truly user-centric solution, Version 10 is fully scalable for solo practitioners as well as... - February 29, 2008 - CureMD.com

Officite, LLC, a leading national provider of local online-search solutions for medical and dental practices, announced this week it has entered into a strategic agreement with Google™ to become an authorized reseller of Google’s AdWords™ advertising program. The company, one of a... - February 28, 2008 - Officite, LLC - Featured Press Release

MHPI will move forward with its plans for the renovation of the former David Prouty Intermediate School located in Spencer, MA, thanks to approval of funding from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). While MHPI has already secured 5.4 million dollars in project support... - February 28, 2008 - MHPI, Inc

Deregulation and market consolidations will eventually result in new opportunities for investors. - February 27, 2008 - Salenus GmbH

HDM is pleased to announce it has entered into a partnership in pharmacy expense management with the State of West Virginia. Partnering with HDM will allow three of the State’s payors – the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA), the West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program (WVCHIP), and Access West Virginia (AccessWV) – to effectively implement industry leading practices focused on PBM administration, overpayment recovery and fraud, waste, and abuse detection. - February 27, 2008 - Healthcare Data Management, Inc.

Campaign to reduce prescription interactions by helping patients keep their medication list current and complete. - February 26, 2008 - Great Plains Regional Medical Center

Manhattan based facial plastic surgeon and Director of the Aesthetic Facial Surgery Center of New York and New Jersey, Oleh Slupchynskyj, M.D., offers his skill and compassion to a Brooklyn, New York woman tormented physically and emotionally from a medical condition not covered by her health insurance. Lisa,... - February 25, 2008 - The Aesthetic Facial Surgery Center of New York and New Jersey - Featured Press Release

Dentists are not impressed with the education provided by dental schools, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. Four out of five dentists report finding that recent graduates are not prepared for the financial realities of practicing dentistry. These days, business skills are an important part of dental practice management. - February 25, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist

Healthcare Scouts recently acquired over 9,000 square feet of A+ office space for future retention and expansion purposes. "The ability to provide our employees with A+ office space and amenities goes a long way in our efforts to retain our top performers" states Brian Hudson, President of... - February 25, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts

Dr. Darcy Ward and Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, the doctors of chiropractic at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, have announced that the firm will be hosting a Stress Management Part I class on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the... - February 25, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC

With Report2Web essential patient information is always at hand. Redwood Software will unveil its highly anticipated downtime reporting solution at HIMSS08. Report2Web now provides a stable, secure solution for information access in the event of disaster, or unplanned network of application downtime to ensure essential patient information is always at hand. - February 25, 2008 - Redwood Software

Several hundred elderly and disabled people are traveling to the State House on Tuesday, February 26th to try to pull off a balancing act. Or more precisely---a rebalancing act. The seniors want state lawmakers to shift existing funding from institutions into the community. They say Massachusetts is... - February 25, 2008 - Old Colony Elderly Services

Alt Benefit Consultants President Slated to Present in Indy ‘America’s Health Care System on Trial’ Event. - February 24, 2008 - Alt Benefits Consultants

Providers shared their thoughts and perceptions with KLAS about their near-term plans for EMR purchasing, key criteria for selecting an EMR and which vendors they would consider if making that purchasing decision today. - February 24, 2008 - KLAS

KLAS measured the depth of CPOE adoption in this sixth and most recent study to find out provider satisfaction with the vendor offerings and the depth of usage in this growing area. - February 24, 2008 - KLAS

On Saturday, March 15th, 2008 Cortiva Institute’s Wall Township Clinic is offering one hour relaxation massages to the public specifically to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Appointments are available between 9am and 5pm on March 15th at Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage... - February 23, 2008 - Cortiva Institute - Schools of Massage Therapy

BioIQ, a developer of personal health testing kits for the corporate wellness and consumer retail markets, has announced the completion of $2.5 million in Series B financing. The investment round was led by Great Pacific Capital, an early-stage venture firm active in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. - February 22, 2008 - BioIQ

Paradigm Management Services, the nation’s leader in providing catastrophic and complex medical management services has named Thomas Eckel a “Paradigm Hero”. Thomas Eckel was driving home from work one evening when he was hit head on in a near fatal automobile accident. Thomas sustained... - February 22, 2008 - Paradigm Management Services

The National Hospice Group Purchasing Organization will benefit hospice service provider members of the NHRN. Member hospices will have potential savings of up to 67% off list price of the most commonly used medical supplies. - February 22, 2008 - eSolutions Partners LLC

Heartland Information Services has appointed Brett Himes to Chief Operating Officer, a position new to the organization. Himes will assume the position immediately while continuing his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). - February 22, 2008 - Heartland Information Services

Shafa Herbal Solutions Declares New Website Operational - February 22, 2008 - Shafa Herbal Solutions

TAHU Touts Objectivity and Information in Operation ‘Health Advocacy’ - February 22, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters

The Carlysle Company LLC of Prairie Grove, IL announces plans to launch a new patent-pending maternity support, the Bed-Pal, which can be used to assist the mom-to-be during the third trimester and post-partum period with sitting up, rolling over, and getting into and out of bed. The Bed-Pal is a long padded strap that attaches to the footboard of the bed. This product is expected to be a "must have for the third trimester" and great gift for the mom-to-be. - February 21, 2008 - The Carlysle Company LLC

Dr. John Whitebrook to present results of Benefit-Risk Management Best Practices Survey. - February 21, 2008 - Intrasphere Technologies, Inc.

Jennifer Campbell, wellness coordinator for the Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), has announced the launch of a new wellness blog. The blog, which will include product reviews, health and fitness tips, favorite online links and more, can be found at www.ccwwellness.blogspot.com.... - February 20, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC

40% of UK adults have high blood pressure, making it the largest cause of death and disability according to the Blood Pressure Association (BPA). The First Aid Warehouse is offering some great deals on British Hypertension Society validated Blood pressure monitors for 2008. - February 20, 2008 - First Aid Warehouse

Mitamins has launched a specific supplement formula from Dr. Balch focused on supporting Menopause treatment. This natural menopause treatment formula can balance hormone levels and promote the general well-being of women, as well as regulating the menstrual cycle. The formula includes all the essential natural ingredients to target this condition, for example, vitamin D, vitamin E, Calcium, Dong Quai Extract, Licorice Extract and Chaste Tree Extract. - February 20, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.

Atlanta-based consulting firm Transform said Monday it appointed former Greystone.Net Executive and Ernst & Young Partner Dale Boylston Managing Partner, Healthcare. Boylston, most recently was executive vice president of Greystone.Net where he worked since 2000. "Dale's in-depth expertise... - February 20, 2008 - Transform

Alt Benefit Consultants President Slated to Participate in WAHU Day on the Hill Event. - February 20, 2008 - Alt Benefits Consultants

Skin Care Pretty is a new Website with free articles, tips and other information to help consumers master the basics of skin care. The site also sells a variety of natural and organic skin care products in one convenient location. - February 18, 2008 - GAD Ventures, Inc.

KLAS found that Single Sign-On is more of a when than an if technology, even if the only push toward adoption is meeting the requirements of HIPAA, JCAHO and other patient safety initiatives. Most healthcare providers report their vendors perform well. However, with adoption being a matter of time, providers in the process of selecting an SSO solution often wonder what the differences are among vendor offerings, what advice other providers offer when making an SSO decision. - February 18, 2008 - KLAS

Pharma blog reviews and compares U.S. Presidential healthcare programs - February 18, 2008 - Larry Rothman's Blog

At Mitamins, a new natural supplement formula aiming to fight Migraine Headache has been launched by Dr. Balch. This natural migraine treatment formula can support optimal nervous system health and maintain circulation to the brain. Migraines and Calcium are included in the formula which play an important... - February 17, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.

Beijing Olympics 2008: First Aid Prioritized as Chinese-English First Aid Brochure issued. The First Aid Warehouse extends its range of First Aid Kits and Supplies for the coming year. - February 16, 2008 - First Aid Warehouse

Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer products companies, will continue working with Transinsight towards a tailored solution from GoPubMed that meets Unilever Research’s diverse scientific data mining requirements. - February 16, 2008 - Transinsight

Turn Valentine’s Day into a day to give something really big. - February 14, 2008 - Reaching Peak LLC

iHelpWellness.com launches innovative cell phone powered program for an assortment of self-help courses including dieting, stress management, and communication skills. This innovative system helps individuals make real life changes by delivering structure and support throughout the day. - February 14, 2008 - Bright Tiger Enterprises, LLC

Two Internet traffic cables under the Mediterranean Sea were damaged in late January, seriously affecting or disrupting Internet capacity throughout Asia and the Middle East. The ripple effect for many U.S. companies who outsource was significant, but due to Heartland Information Services' (www.heartlandis.com) redundant systems and disaster recovery plans it was just another day at the office. - February 14, 2008 - Heartland Information Services

Desang diabetes kitbags now available in the US from thekitbagcompany.com - February 13, 2008 - Desang Ltd

One in five dentists admits to having an office romance in a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. Though getting involved with a coworker is generally unprofessional, risky and likely to lead to heartbreak, a few dentists do find their lifelong partners working at their dental practice. - February 11, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist

Andre Tse and Brian Kramer, licensed acupuncturists at Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (www.carolinachirowellness.com), announced that an acupuncturist open house will be held every Saturday from 11-3 p.m. Acupuncturists will be offering 30-45 minute mini-sessions at a discounted rate. Both Tse... - February 11, 2008 - Center for Chiropractic & Wellness, PLLC

VISage MedArt is a Medical Aesthetic and Anti-Aging center that has opened its door on February 7, 2008 in Bellevue area in Nashville, TN. The center is owned by the physician and international artist Marek Kacki, MD who introduces classical concept of beauty into medical aesthetic procedures. In addition... - February 10, 2008 - VISage MedArt