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ALPCO Launches New and Improved Website for Customers
ALPCO recently launched a brand new website. The site was designed and developed to offer their customers a new and improved experience when searching for and buying immunoassay products. The website’s key features allow for more intuitive browsing and navigation on any device. ALPCO’s... - June 16, 2015 - ALPCO
A Contemporary Overview of the Principles of Geriatric Otolaryngology
"Geriatric Otolaryngology," recently published by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) and Thieme, focuses on the unique challenges facing otolaryngologists and primary care physicians in managing ear, nose, and throat disorders in the elderly. - June 16, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic Selected as Official Medical Sponsor for Inaugural North American Caribbean Rugby Association Olympic Qualifying Event
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic (ROC), Wake County’s largest and oldest orthopedic practice, has been selected as the Official Medical Partner for the 2015 North American Caribbean Rugby Association (NACRA) Olympic Qualifying Event. The two-day tournament will be held on Saturday, June 13 and... - June 14, 2015 - Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic
Ability of Competitors to Attract Significant Investment to Shape Multiparameter Patient Monitoring Devices Market in Europe - by MRRSE
The multiparameter patient monitoring devices market, marked by a large number of collaborative efforts, including mergers and acquisitions, is led by Philips Healthcare, Mindray Medical, GE Healthcare, OSI Systems, etc. - June 14, 2015 - MRRSE
Fragmented Market for Parkinson’s Disease Therapeutics Offers Profitable Prospects for Consolidation - by MRRSE
The report describes the key fact that the mechanism of action of most current and pipeline therapies for Parkinson’s disease is different: most current therapies focus on neuromodulatory receptors, whereas a majority of pipeline products act in a neuroprotective fashion, targeting and eliminating dysfunctional disease processes. - June 14, 2015 - MRRSE
Global Military Ground Robot Market Driven by Increasing Terrorist Threats - by MRRSE
The global market for military ground robots totaled US$3.2 billion in revenue in 2014 and is expected to reach a total market value of US$10.2 billion by 2021, according to the report. - June 14, 2015 - MRRSE
Persistence Market Research: Global Healthcare Information Systems Market Will Reach USD 53.2 Billion in 2019
The report segments the market by applications: hospital information system, laboratory information system (LIS) and pharmacy information system (PIS); by delivery mode: web based, cloud based and on-premise; by components: software, hardware and services; by geographies: North America, Europe, Asia and Rest of the World (RoW). The North America region covers the scenario of the U.S. - June 13, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Healthcare Publisher Tracks Progress Toward Integrated Healthcare
The latest Healthcare Intelligence Network benchmarks survey tracks trends in integration of behavioral health and primary care. - June 12, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Updated Edition of a World-Class Text on Functional Reconstructive Nasal Surgery
Professor Huizing’s brilliant text with Dr John de Groot’s magnificent surgical drawings on functional reconstructive nasal surgery is available in an updated second edition. Maintaining its focus on modern surgical concepts and techniques, "Functional Reconstructive Nasal Surgery,... - June 12, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
The New Jersey Eye Center Opens Dry Eye Spa
The New Jersey Eye Center, a premier eye care facility, announced the opening of a new Dry Eye Spa www.dryeyespanj.com in Bergenfield, NJ, committed to bringing you the best technology available to treat this uncomfortable disease. The Dry Eye Spa is open and treats patients six days a week. Dry... - June 11, 2015 - Dello Russo LaserVision
Two Louisville Physicians Selected for Clinical Research Project Are Seeking Female Study Participants for Non Surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation Study
Julene B Samuels, MD, FACS and Lori Warren, MD, FACOG are seeking 40 patients for a clinical trial treating post-monopausal female patients interested in restoring vaginal health and intimacy. The patients will receive at no cost, three 10 minute CO2RE laser treatments to improve vaginal atrophy. - June 11, 2015 - Julene B. Samuels, MD, FACS
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Grazina R. Vižinas
Grazina R. Vižinas, of Chicago, Illinois, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Medical Administration. - June 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
SleepSafe® Drivers’ Adrian Knight to Speak at the NTTC’s Tank Truck Safety & Security Council About Sleep Apnea and the Transportation Workforce
Learn the basics of sleep apnea and how sleep apnea programs specialized for the transportation industry can save lives, reduce costs and improve overall driver health. - June 10, 2015 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Unbound Medicine and the American Public Health Association Extend Partnership with Release of Control of Communicable Diseases Manual App
Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, and the American Public Health Association (APHA), the most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world, today announced the release of the latest edition of Control of Communicable Diseases Manual for Mobile Devices and the Web. - June 09, 2015 - Unbound Medicine
The Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery (Directed by Dr. Robert Burke) Announces the Launch of Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery (MCCS) Skin Care Products
Dr. Robert Burke, director of the Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery announces the launch of MCCS skin care products. Non animal tested, noncomedogenic, fragrance fee, these incorporate natural botanicals and the most powerful antioxidants to protect skin from the sun and reverse the signs of aging. - June 09, 2015 - Michigan Center for Cosmetic Surgery
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions to Exhibit at the Healthcare Financial Management Association - National Institute’s (ANI) 2015 Annual Conference
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions will exhibit at the Healthcare Financial Managements Association - National Institute’s 2015 Annual Conference on June 22-25 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Critical topics including business intelligence, data analytics, payment trends... - June 08, 2015 - Pyramid Healthcare Solutions
2015 Accountable Care Organization Metrics: One-Fifth Primed for "Next Generation ACO" Participation
Twenty percent of healthcare organizations expect to participate in CMS's new "Next Generation" ACO model in the coming year, according to 2015 metrics compiled by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - June 08, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
2015 Care Transitions Management Benchmarks: Post-Discharge Clinics Emerge as Key Tool
Almost one-quarter of healthcare organizations operate post-discharge clinics for recently hospitalized patients, according to new benchmarks from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - June 08, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Medical Automation Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast Till 2025 by FMI
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Medical Automation Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015 - 2025" report to their offering. - June 07, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Vennli Hires Chris Bethell to Lead New Healthcare Division
Vennli, growth strategy software company, hires Chris Bethell as General Manager of a new Healthcare Division. - June 06, 2015 - Vennli
Patrick Fabbio Appointed Chief Financial Officer at electroCore
Patrick Fabbio has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of electroCore, the US based electroceutical healthcare company. Pat, who was previously VP Finance for NPS Pharmaceuticals, has more than 20 years of financial leadership experience in both public and private life science and pharmaceutical... - June 06, 2015 - electroCore
VersaSuite Exhibits at the Mississippi Primary Health Care Association Annual Conference
VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the MPHCA Annual Conference in Bay St. Louis, MS. What: MPHCA Annual Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com or call 512-250-8774. When: June 10-12,... - June 04, 2015 - VersaSuite
June 24, 2015 Webinar: 3 Medicare Pioneer ACO Success Drivers from Steward Health Care Network
A top-performing Medicare Pioneer ACO will share three key performance drivers behind its accountable care success during a June 24, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - June 02, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
HMC HealthWorks Returns to What It Does Best -- EAP & Behavioral Health
HMC HealthWorks announces the roll-out of their fully integrated Employee Assistance (EAP) and Managed Behavioral Healthcare Program. The foundation of this program is a delivery model focused on providing personalized assistance, early intervention, around the clock crisis assessment and triage, care management for behavioral health, and coordination of care. - June 01, 2015 - HMC HealthWorks
HMC HealthWorks Enters the Broker and Commercial Markets with HMC movere, Move Into Wellness
HMC HealthWorks announces their nationwide release of HMC movere, a cost-neutral, comprehensive and customized wellness solution. From onsite to online, HMC movere creates dynamic health challenges and campaigns, which engage employees to drive meaningful change. - June 01, 2015 - HMC HealthWorks
mHealth Market to Grow at an Impressive CAGR of 33.5% During 2015 - 2020 - Allied Market Research
Mobile health provides health service and information through mobile communication devices to address the health priorities and concerns. - May 31, 2015 - Allied Market Research
Autism Aid Expanded to Sacramento and Fresno County Through Local Carlos Vieira Foundation Grant Program
Local charity provides support to families living with autism in Fresno and Sacramento. - May 30, 2015 - Carlos Vieira Foundation
Pamela J. Martin Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Pamela J. Martin of Statesville, North Carolina has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Pamela J. Martin Ms. Martin has over 4 years experience in the healthcare field. She is... - May 29, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Drew M. Lermond Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Drew M. Lermond of Westminster, Maryland has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of medical devices. About Drew M. Lermond Mr. Lermond is a Registered Nurse at Bar Ray which is an international... - May 29, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
How to Raise a Child with Cerebral Palsy? Parents Share Their Experience from Beijing Tiantan Puhua Hospital.
"Michaela is the first surviving twin of 16 weeks premature birth, to still be alive today and thriving with stem cells, since her first procedure in China 2009. My wife Wendy and I want to highlight & remind people, especially the experts in the medical field who are quick to generalize... - May 28, 2015 - Beijing Puhua International Hospital
An Essential Study Guide for Board Preparation and MOC
"Otolaryngology Lifelong Learning Manual, Third Edition," recently published by Thieme and the AAO-HNSF, is a comprehensive guide for those taking certification and re-certification exams in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. With over 75 expert contributors, readers can count on this... - May 28, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
H. Perry Fell, Experienced BioTech Executive, Joins Board of Recursion Pharmaceuticals
H. Perry Fell, past CEO of Seattle Genetics and NanoString, joins the Board of Recursion Pharmaceuticals. Recursion is an emerging biotech company seeking to combine the best elements of computation and functional genetics to rapidly identify novel therapeutic opportunities for genetic diseases. - May 27, 2015 - Recursion Pharmaceuticals
Gloria Bieber Has Recently Been Honored as a Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who Roundtable
Gloria Bieber, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has recently been recognized as a Roundtable member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Holistic New Age Healing. - May 27, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
A Practical Guide to Manual Muscle Function Testing
"Muscle Function Testing: A Visual Guide," recently published by Thieme, is a beautifully illustrated pocket atlas that provides physical therapists, occupational therapists, sports therapists, and students with practical guidelines and quick tests for evaluating gross motor function... - May 27, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Toronto Argonauts Football Club and TeleMED Partner
The 2015 Toronto Argonauts Football Club will be performing medical physicals at their upcoming training camp at York University on May 26th and 30th, 2015 to its high performance athletes. TeleMED Diagnostic Management Inc. (TeleMED) is proud to announce that the Toronto Argonauts Football Club... - May 27, 2015 - TeleMED Diagnostic Management
SATO's IoT Printing Technology Integrated with Bizcaps Enterprise
Enhances leading cloud-based medical product information system for hospitals and medical suppliers - May 27, 2015 - SATO Global Business Services
ACASC Chiropractors Attend to Medical Needs of Nearly 600 Athletes at 40th National Collegiate Taekwondo Championships
More than a dozen chiropractors representing the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council (ACASC) recently attended to the medical needs of nearly 600 athletes participating in the 40th National Collegiate Taekwondo Championshipsheld from April 4 – 5 at the University of Delaware in... - May 26, 2015 - NCTA
Healthcare Investment Initiatives That Will Ensure High Quality of Health Services to be Discussed at Dubai Conference
Addressing population growth and facilitating healthcare investment is a key objective for the health authorities in the UAE. - May 26, 2015 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Updated Visual Guide to Hands-on Palpation Techniques
"Palpation Techniques: Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists, Second Edition," recently published by Thieme, is a completely updated, beautifully illustrated guide with clear, step-by-step instructions that help readers identify and then distinguish between various body structures. It... - May 24, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
An Updated Guide to Peripheral Nerve Injuries
"Examination of Peripheral Nerve Injuries, Second Edition," recently published by Thieme, teaches physicians and surgeons how to properly examine a patient with a suspected focal neuropathy. This new edition contains unique, full-color illustrations that, along with high-quality... - May 24, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Teo’s Modern Guide to Keyhole Brain Surgery
Thieme is proud to launch "Principles and Practice of Keyhole Brain Surgery," by Drs. Charles Teo and Michael Sughrue, at this year’s meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), that was held in Washington, D.C. from May 2nd to 6th. This timely,... - May 24, 2015 - Thieme Publishers
Startup USA Global Event September 21-22nd, 2015 in Chicago, IL
Centered on "Building Value for Exit," Startup USA will be packed with global success stories, workshops and networking opportunities and will reinvigorate entrepreneurship around the world by bringing local and global investors together with startups and growth companies. - May 22, 2015 - Scaale, Inc
Source One Engineered Products and Direct Spend Experts Receive Top 100 Projects Award
Source One Management Services named an Executive 100 award winner for the tenth consecutive year by Supply and Demand Chain Executive Magazine, recognized for its innovative work within supply chain optimization and management for a multinational medical devices manufacturer. - May 22, 2015 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Women’s Health of Central MA Will be Moving
To the former Shrewsbury St. Sealtest Factory Building in Worcester! - May 22, 2015 - Women's Health of Central MA
MD Support’s LowViz Guide Offers Gift of Sight
For four days, Bill DeMaio could see through walls. And that’s really saying something, considering that he has no eyesight. Until May 10, 2015, Bill could find his way around an unfamiliar building only by either asking people for directions or hoping to find Braille signs. But then, on the... - May 21, 2015 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
New Healthcare Report Profiles 11 Profitable Value-Based Reimbursement Models, Offers Lessons from Early Adopters
A new Healthcare Intelligence Network report highlighting delivery of high-value healthcare by Humana, Bon Secours, and others offers a roadmap for a successful transition from a fee-based payment system. - May 21, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Trice Imaging, Inc. Appoints Healthcare IT Savant, Bernd Nuber, as Senior Vice President of Business Development
Trice, a leading provider in the medical image management industry, today welcomed Bernd Nuber as Senior Vice President of Business Development. His role will encompass Trice’s global sales, industry partnerships and product development as Trice continues to lead the mobile medical imaging... - May 21, 2015 - Trice Imaging, Inc.
3106 Pounds Shed by Minnesotans in the Slim Down Challenge; Winners Announced
The Slim Down Challenge, hosted by Seattle Sutton’s Healthy Eating (SSHE) of Minnesota, was an 18-week challenge for participants to improve their health and lose weight through their nutrition. 165 Minnesotans entered the Challenge, and a total of 3106 pounds were lost over the course of 18... - May 20, 2015 - Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating
Goda Chiropractic and Injury Center Helps Attorneys Win Larger Verdicts
Dr. Matt Goda, D.C. from the Goda Chiropractic and Injury Center Helps Attorneys Win Larger Verdicts - May 20, 2015 - Goda Chiropractic
MASA Assist Gives Health and Injury Prevention Tips in Honor of National Trauma Awareness Month
MASA Assist (Medical Air Services Association), a provider of life-saving medical transportation services, recognizes National Trauma Awareness Month by Giving Injury Prevention Tips. - May 20, 2015 - MASA Assist