The Medical Tourism Association, the first non-profit trade association representing Global Healthcare Providers in the Medical Tourism Industry has launched the first worldwide Medical Tourism Magazine. Medical Tourism, the growing industry of patients traveling overseas for medical treatment, continues... - November 16, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association

The Medical Tourism Association will hold its first membership meeting which will be open to the general public December 3rd at 8:30 am in Washington DC. Medical Tourism otherwise known as Health Tourism or Medical Travel is where Americans travel overseas to foreign countries to receive world class medical treatment at almost 90% less than in the United States. Over 500,000 Americans traveled overseas in 2006, and it is expected in 2008 that several million Americans will travel overseas. - November 16, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association

Kardia’s Advanced, Web-based Echocardiography Information Management System requires highly scalable and reliable IT infrastructure - November 15, 2007 - DYONYX, LP

In 2004, Olivia Goldsmith, author of the First Wives’ Club, died during cosmetic surgery. More recently, Dr. Donde West, mother of rapper Kanye West, died following cosmetic surgery. “Aside from post-mastectomy reconstruction, there are no medical reasons for cosmetic surgery. Therefore, no avoidable anesthesia risks, like those associated with general anesthesia, are acceptable,” claims Dr. Barry L. Friedberg. - November 15, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia

Baxa Corporation announces plans to launch new course offering with an industry forum on USP 797 compliance and facility design. The forum, held in the STAR (Skills Training, Academics and Resources) Center, will bring together industry leaders to better understand the requirements of USP 797 and their practical application for facility design and environmental control. - November 14, 2007 - Baxa Corporation - Featured Press Release

Campbell’s Nutrition, a natural foods and organic grocery store based in Des Moines, Iowa, is pleased to announce their newest project – the Iowa Guide to Alternative Practitioners. The online guide, located on their website – www.campbellsnutrition.com – aims to provide Iowans with a simple, interactive way to find natural, alternative practitioners in the Des Moines area. - November 14, 2007 - Campbell's Nutrition

Positive Air, Inc., a leader in the sleep apnea and portable oxygen industry, announced that Respironics’ has released Encore Viewer software for patient use. - November 14, 2007 - Positive Air, Inc. (SleepRestfully.com)

According to SynRG Orange Paper, in the 3rd Quarter 2007, the overall volume of the clinical trials in Russia and its basic parameters are generally the same as in the corresponding quarter of the last year. In the 3rd Quarter 2007 RosZdravNadzor (RZN) has issued 141 approvals for conducting new clinical trials, which is 2% more than in Q3 2006. - November 14, 2007 - Synergy Research Group

Paradigm Management Services, the leading provider of workers compensation, catastrophic and complex medical management services, has named Robert Fahlman as Chief Executive Officer. Robert Fahlman has accumulated twenty-seven years of experience in the healthcare industry with an impressive career... - November 13, 2007 - Paradigm Management Services

Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C. (www.glsi.info), has announced that Dr. Lisa Roberts, the practice’s owner, is participating in the 36th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, sponsored by the AAGL (formerly the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists). The AAGL... - November 13, 2007 - Gynecology and Laparoscopic Surgeons, P.C.

The Medical Tourism Association, the industry's first non-profit trade association for international healthcare providers, departs this week for a two week visit of hospitals in the Philippines and Taiwan. - November 13, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association

South Shore Skin Center, one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services to a vast clientele south of Boston, has recently gone “paperless” and integrated an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system. - November 13, 2007 - South Shore Skin Center

South Shore Elder Services will hold free “Caregiving 101” programs on November 14th and December 5th, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at their offices at 159 Bay State Drive in Braintree. “Caregiver 101” provides information on community resources, support and respite services for... - November 13, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services

With the growing price index of medical products for the professional and lay person A Healing Touch.biz has reduced the Morfam Jeanie Rub Massager (variable speed) during November and December. The Company wanted to give back to their customers and set an unprecedented sale for the Morfam at $200 which... - November 12, 2007 - A Healing Touch

DrugRepTime.com is an independent Blog for professional men and women in pharmaceutical sales. Currently there are over 100 thousand drug reps in the United States alone. Growing competition in the market place and overall unfavorable conditions of the market in the US for Pharma call for quality training... - November 12, 2007 - Drug Rep Time

In honor of November as National Caregiver Month, Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) Family Caregiver Support Program is donating three caregiving books to each of the main libraries in towns throughout the Plymouth County area as well as in Avon, Easton and Stoughton. - November 10, 2007 - Old Colony Elderly Services

If you or someone you know suffers from diabetes, then understanding the disease often becomes a way of life—a life that can be enhanced and improved by learning the latest about diabetic treatment and daily management of a disease that affects over 21 million Americans. - November 08, 2007 - SecondOpinion

King’s Treatment Center Announces New Program and Facility- Bella Mia - November 08, 2007 - King's Alcohol/Drug Treatment Center

MyFreeImplants.com posted record growth in revenue, memberships and most importantly -- bust lines. The number of memberships on the website are simply bursting at the seams. Through the massive support of the philanthropic efforts from contributors worldwide, this innovative website is proving to be a viable force in the lucrative cosmetic surgery financing industry. - November 06, 2007 - MyFreeImplants.com

Consumer information site 1stDentures.com provides local listings of dentists offering dentures, as well as a variety of denture and prosthodontic educational resources. - November 06, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist

Most general dentists tend to refer most braces patients to an orthodontist. However, one in four dentists reports that they treat all or most orthodontic cases themselves, according to a recent Wealthy Dentist survey. - November 05, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist

MVP’s rates now available on HealthConnect multi-carrier quoting platform - November 04, 2007 - HealthConnect Systems

MHPI announced that it is launching its annual fundraising effort. This year, the local non-profit has expanded its campaign to reach even more possible donors. “Housing is at the center of everyone’s well-being, and we provide that center for special populations that are many times overlooked”... - November 03, 2007 - MHPI, Inc

Re-orders are on the rise for a new liquid energy shot energy drink product from Indianapolis-based DMD Pharmaceuticals. The company attributes the on-line spike in re-orders for the EPHRINE Plus® Energy Shot to new national print advertising, as well as the product delivering on its promise of convenience, portability, and a rapid-release energy-boosting formula promoted as “more kick, less can.” - November 03, 2007 - DMD Pharmaceuticals

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) will partner with VisualDxHealth, a unique online consumer health resource developed by the doctors and health care professionals at Logical Images. The NLM Web site, www.MedlinePlus.gov, will expand to provide visitors access to the trusted health source www.VisualDxHealth.com,... - November 02, 2007 - Logical Images Inc

Donna McAleer, CEO of Elant, Inc., a consortium of 12 healthcare facilities and services for seniors, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about the forthcoming revolution in healthcare. McAleer and Reiss discuss the kinds of services needed and expected, the role of emerging technologies, and the demand for at-home services. - November 01, 2007 - Reissource, LLC - Featured Press Release

Health Support Systems provides an interactive tool for managing diabetes through self-monitoring and qualitative analysis. Users can track health parameters, monitor improvements, analyze risk, create their own parameters and trackers and collaborate with care givers. - November 01, 2007 - Health Support Systems, Inc

David J. Hunter, an investigator with EDS, has been selected for inclusion in the 2007-2008 Princeton Premier Registry. As an investigator, David investigates Medicare fraud involving doctors, hospitals and nursing homes. He has worked in this capacity for over ten years and has over fifteen years of... - October 31, 2007 - Princeton Premier

It’s time to team up and collect pledges for South Shore Elder Services’ annual “Stroll the Mall for Meals on Wheels” walkathon. - October 31, 2007 - South Shore Elder Services

NCSRT Introduces WORKS™, an integrated program of products, applications guides, optimization tools, and services to dramatically improve downstream processing in the biopharmaceutical production environment. With the patented SmartFlow™ TFF modules and industry leading PUROSEP® filtration... - October 30, 2007 - NCSRT, Inc.

Introductory collection finally unites style and function for people with diabetes. - October 30, 2007 - Stick Me Designs

GEAF offers a fully automatic RF welding and Thermocontact line for the production of ostomy bags of PVC, EVA and PVC-free film - October 28, 2007 - GEAF North America

Continued Quality Certification Recommended by Lloyds’ Register Quality Assurance - October 26, 2007 - Trimega Laboratories Ltd

This new design for wigs is called a hair enhancer because it really is not a wig, though it looks like one. Hair enhancers are lighter than wigs, and are effective for women who have little or thinning hair, but are not bald. - October 25, 2007 - WigSalon.com - Featured Press Release

Brothers Featured in Businessweek Top 25 Under 25 - October 25, 2007 - Astutant Group of Companies

Diamond D Ultra Impact Denture Acrylic proves it makes the toughest to break or fracture denture. - October 25, 2007 - Keystone Industries

New Web-based Products Enable Hospitals, Physician Offices, University Medical Centers to Manage Patient Health Records, Track Assets, Capture Charges and Electronic Prescription Orders. - October 24, 2007 - Aventyn Inc.

“Most patients tolerate their anesthetic experience despite the care they receive rather than because of it,” claims Dr. Barry Friedberg, holder of the trademark “minimally invasive anesthesia (MIA).®” - October 23, 2007 - Barry L. Friedberg, M.D., Cosmetic Surgery Anesthesia

The Working Together for Better Health Medicare Bus Tour arrived in St. Joseph MI to raise awareness and bring extra assistance to Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Part D enrollment assistance and Low Income Subsidies are the focus of an on-going effort of the Region IV Area Agency on Aging and CMS. - October 21, 2007 - Area Agency on Aging, Region IV

Healthcare Scouts will sponsor the 31st Annual ASRT conference in Los Angeles, California, October 28-30. The partnership with the ASRT provides a unique opportunity for Healthcare Scouts to further support the radiology profession. The mission of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is to... - October 20, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts

Early detection of brain tumour key to effective treatment - October 20, 2007 - Wockhardt Hospitals

SIS (Surgical Information Systems) announced today the launch of the company’s newest anesthesia module release and its successful implementation at the University of Connecticut Health Center. SIS 4.7 went live at UConn Health Center on October 15th and contains significant upgrades to SIS Anesthesia,... - October 19, 2007 - Surgical Information Systems

Healthcare Scouts sister company, Healthcare Support Staffing, was awarded the Inc. 500 fastest growing company award presented annually by Inc. Magazine. Three year revenue growth for the company was 764.3%. According to CEO Don Langmo, “We realized there was a void of quality, healthcare specific,... - October 18, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts

Supreme Medical Fulfillment Systems ("Supreme Medical") has partnered with market leader 3M Healthcare to promote a clinical education program to its national customer base. This new marketing campaign features a series of clinical video presentations that are available to view free of charge... - October 18, 2007 - Supreme Medical Fulfillment Systems, Inc.

Chart-MD, an online toolkit launched today, provides patients with the resources they need to take a more active role in their care. Using the latest technology, Chart-MD offers patients a free, more efficient way of communicating with their physician and provides small medical offices with an inexpensive electronic medical record solution. - October 17, 2007 - Chart-MD, LLC

Actual "real-time" Trailways GPS Tracking of the March of Dimes (MOD) studiocoach is available for each, every mile and at each stop while gathering baby stories. Blog and Track the MOD-Trailways Traveling Studiocoach for the entire 30-day scheduled tour. - October 16, 2007 - Trailways Transportation System, Inc. - Featured Press Release

The second annual Allergy Relief Holiday Giveaway from achooallergy.com is underway with over $22,000 in premium allergy relief prizes. No purchase necessary to enter or win. - October 16, 2007 - achooallergy.com

After providing hundreds of thousands of dollars in food, clothing, shelter and medical aid in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina's devastating winds and water on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Mississippi's Forgotten is awaiting official 501c3 status from the IRS. Mississippi's Forgotten... - October 15, 2007 - Mississippi's Forgotten, (Rebuild, Do Your Part) - Premium Press Release

WaveSense Meters and Strips are now available for Medical Groups, IPAs and HMOs as part of Blue Sparrow's Ancilliary Services Program. - October 15, 2007 - Blue Sparrow Medical

Consumer information site 1stWisdomTeeth.com provides local listings of wisdom tooth dentists, as well as a variety of wisdom tooth and oral surgery educational resources. - October 15, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist