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Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Sharon Williams as Professional of the Year
Sharon Williams, of Redlands, California, 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 In-home Healthcare. - November 12, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Glenn Ekblad as Professional of the Year
Glenn Ekblad, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Preventative Medicine. - November 12, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Eminent Spine Black Diamondback Rattlesnake™ Successfully Implanted
Eminent Spine is proud to announce that spinal surgeon Dr. Stephen Courtney in Plano, TX performed the company’s first lateral lumbar plate surgery - the “Black Diamond Rattlesnake™.” The surgery was performed on October 27, 2014. Dr. Courtney has successfully implanted the... - November 12, 2014 - Eminent Spine
Eminent Spine Releases Updated King Cobra® and Copperhead® White Paper
Eminent Spine has released an updated white paper by Dr. Stephen Courtney. The study validates the extensive research and development by Eminent Spine providing safe and effective spinal products. The study of 180 patients and 196 plates and 1,320 cervical screws and 679 PEEK cervical cages,... - November 12, 2014 - Eminent Spine
Best Home Care Offers Administrative Support for Caregivers
Best Home Care, a Twin Cities home health care agency, offers professional administrative support and education for personal care assistants and family caregivers. - November 12, 2014 - Best Home Care
An Evidence-Based Guide to Managing Primary Spinal Tumors
This second volume in the AOSpine Masters Series, recently published by Thieme, balances critical appraisal of current evidence in spine oncology with the opinions of experienced spine surgeons to create a unique clinical reference for spine oncology surgeons. The chapters have been written and... - November 12, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Maternity Test Now Available at TestDiagnostics.com
TestDiagnostics is proud to offer the maternity DNA testing kit. Testing situations are not fun for anyone, and they understand the delicate nature of DNA testing. To make the process smooth and easy for you, TestDiagnostics provides you with these tests for your convenience. When you have to take... - November 12, 2014 - Test Diagnostics Limited
Mighty Oaks Warrior Program Supporting U.S. Military and Their Families All Across the Globe
Sarah Palin keynotes MOWP 4th annual fundraiser hosted by WoodsEdge Community Church in The Woodlands, Texas. - November 11, 2014 - Mighty Oaks Warrior Program
An Entrepreneur Breathes New Life Into the Old Jinwright Funeral Home Building
Competition in Charlotte’s funeral home industry has just gotten stiffer. - November 11, 2014 - Boston's Mortuary
Gorilla Marketing Group, LLC Named Agency of Record for Amercanex Corp.
Amercanex, the first electronic cannabis market (ECM) for the institutional wholesale cannabis market, has awarded its advertising account to Gorilla Marketing Group, LLC (GMG) following an agency review. In making the announcement, Amercanex CMO Robert Ruiz did not disclose the ad spend but did... - November 11, 2014 - GMG Advertising
IMAGINE Software Welcomes New Chief Strategy Officer
IMAGINE Software, a leading provider of medical billing solutions, has hired Zal Azmi to be its Chief Strategy Officer. Azmi offers over 30 years of leadership experience, demonstrating success in operational integration of advanced technology systems to meet a variety of enterprise moderation... - November 11, 2014 - Technology Partners Inc. dba IMAGINE Software
New Book Released on Conquering the Debilitating Effects of Shock and Trauma
Two shock and trauma experts offer guidance on healing the traumatized mind and heart in a new book called, "Overcoming Shock," a November 11 release of New Horizon Press. - November 11, 2014 - The Wellness Institute
FirstAidCertification.ca Helping Brampton, Oakville and Mississauga Businesses Meet WSIB Regulations with Latest Fall CPR and First Aid Certification Courses
Industry leaders for Red Cross CPR and first aid certification courses, Firstaidcertification.ca has announced they’re offering a complete suite of fall courses for business clientele across Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville. - November 11, 2014 - First Aid Certification
Stratifying High-Risk Patients in Value-Based Healthcare: Procurement, Integrity of Clinical Data Challenge Segmentation
While the tactic of stratifying high-risk high-cost individuals for targeted care management is championed in a value-based industry, the procurement of clinical data and verifying data integrity are the top challenges of segmenting patients by health risk, according to a new HINtelligence report. One-third of organizations stratifying patients by health risk report reductions in hospital readmissions. - November 10, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Value-Based Reimbursement Answer Book Provides Framework for Healthcare's New Value Proposition
Early champions of value-based healthcare payments educate the C-suite on the practicalities of accountable care organizations, shared savings, bundled payments and other value-focused initiatives in this new resource from the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - November 10, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
A Guide to Modern Interventional Ultrasound
"Interventional Ultrasound," recently published by Thieme, uses the authors’ extensive clinical experience to provide a full overview of modern interventional ultrasound. This book covers specific, ultrasound-guided diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in the abdomen, thorax,... - November 09, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District Join as 2014 Breath of Life™ Award Honorees
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to announce that two new honorees, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), will be recognized at the 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards Gala on Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. - November 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
New IPR Challenge Process to be Main Topic of Discussion at Medical Device and Diagnostic IP/Patent Strategy Conference
More Than a Dozen In-House Counsel to Offer Perspective During Sessions, Case Studies - November 08, 2014 - Q1 Productions
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Licensing Representative for Seat Saniti Invention
An innovative new product designed to address an important and widespread health concern, the Seat Saniti, has been developed by Bryan Carr of Toney, Alabama. The invention's unique design enables it to provide thorough protection for its users from germs and bacteria in public settings. The Seat... - November 08, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
NCVMA Presents $2,500 Animal Welfare Grant to Rutherford County Animal Control
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Local Shelter. - November 08, 2014 - NCVMA
A Practical Reference on Core Procedures in Neurointerventional Surgery
"Neurointerventional Techniques: Tricks of the Trade," recently published by Thieme, is a unique reference that includes core procedures used in the growing neurointerventional subspecialty. The step-by-step, concise presentation of procedures along with original line drawings and... - November 07, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
XTIVIA Celebrates 15 Years Providing Remote Database Administration Services
XTIVIA, Inc. is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its remote database administration support service, Virtual-DBA. XTIVIA continues to be a market leader in multi-platform remote database administration through their expertise and ability to monitor and support Enterprise database platforms such... - November 06, 2014 - XTIVIA, Inc.
Editor-in-Chiefs for "eNeurosurgery" Editorial Board
Thieme is pleased to announce that Peter Nakaji, MD and Peter Vajkoczy, MD have signed on as editor-in-chiefs of the editorial board for "Thieme eNeurosurgery." In this capacity, Dr. Nakaji and Dr. Vajkoczy are responsible for providing Thieme with regular input on relevant new content... - November 06, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
Medicom Health Interactive Announces EVALIA® Urinary Incontinence Self-Care Planner
Personal health plans designed to lessen symptom severity and improve quality of life. - November 06, 2014 - Medicom Health Interactive
Dr. S. Mark McKenna, Medical Doctor and Entrepreneur and Gianine Abdallah, Fashion Model and Bikini Impresaria, Are Named 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans by Jezebel Magazine
Atlanta based power couple Dr. S. Mark McKenna and Gianine Abdallah are named 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans 2014 by Jezebel Magazine. Jezebel Magazine, published by Modern Luxury Inc., is Atlanta's premier society and fashion publication. - November 05, 2014 - ShapeMed
VoiceOver® Solution is the VA’s Choice for Speech Enabled Pathology Reporting
Voicebrook addresses pathologist needs in a unique and complex reporting environment. - November 05, 2014 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Travelsafe Clinic Ties Up with PayU Money for Online Payment
India’s largest travel health portal, TravelSafe Clinics with multiple branches across the country has announced a tie up with PayU money to facilitate online payments of travel health services like vaccinations, consultations and later on the purchase of any travel health related products. - November 05, 2014 - TravelSafe Clinic
ABR Launches New Mycoplasma Testing Services
ABR (now a VMRD division) announced today the availability of new testing services that can detect the presence of mycoplasma in animal origin products, master virus seeds, and other sample types. The new services satisfy various regulatory standards including US Pharmacopoeia (USP), European... - November 04, 2014 - VMRD, Inc.
New AskMED Online Marketing Platform Connects Doctors with Prospective Patients
Powerful Search Application Bridges the Gap Between the Doctor’s Office and the Patient’s Computer, Significantly Shortening the Time and Effort Required to Find Care. - November 03, 2014 - AskMED
Steven M. Portman, M.D. Has Entered an Agreement with SpectraMedi MSO
Steven M. Portman, M.D. adopts the services of SpectraMedi MSO, one of the efficient transcription service providers in U.S. - November 02, 2014 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Stryker Europe Expands Its Deployment of SATO’s PJM RFID Solutions to Nordic Region
SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labeling, and EPC/RFID solutions, and Altrax Group, a leader in traceability solutions for the healthcare environment, Bristol, UK, co-announced today that Medical device manufacturer Stryker Europe has adopted SATO’s PJM* RFID solutions in their Swedish... - November 02, 2014 - SATO Global Business Services
NCVMA to Host 19th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
Statewide Conference Offers Continuing Education for Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and Other Paraprofessionals. - November 01, 2014 - NCVMA
Bruce H. Levin, Has Been Named Man Professional of the Year 2014 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
For his achievements and accomplishments in the field of Pain Medicine, Dr. Bruce H. Levin has been named Professional of the Year 2014. - October 31, 2014 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Global Bio-Implants Market is Expected to Reach to $115.8 billion by 2020- Allied Market Research
A new report by Allied Market Research titled, "Global Bio-Implants Market (Types, and Geography) - Size, Share, Global Trends, Company Profiles, Demand, Insights, Analysis, Research, Report, Opportunities, Segmentation and Forecast, 2013 - 2020," suggests that the global bio implants... - October 31, 2014 - Allied Market Research
Global Disposable Gloves Market Expected to Grow to $7.9 Billion by 2020 - Allied Market Research
Increasing incidence of pandemics is the prime driver of the global disposable gloves market. For instance, "Swine Flu" outbreak in 2009, boosted the global disposable gloves market in volume (billion gloves) to 2 billion. - October 31, 2014 - Allied Market Research
A Comprehensive Treatise on Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology
Covering not only the latest techniques but also the science and rationale behind neuroendovascular treatment, "Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology," recently published by Thieme, reflects the current knowledge base of the endovascular surgical neuroradiology subspecialty. It covers all... - October 31, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
American Discount Pharmacy is an Award Winning Pharmacy, Winning Pharmacy of the Year for 2014 - Immokalee SW Florida and Has Been Featured on Wink and Fox TV
American Discount Pharmacy has some of the best prices in the Nation on FDA-approved and USA-based medications. The pharmacy boasts the largest free medication list at americanfreemeds.com and has a rewards card for buy one over-the-counter product, get one free. The Corporation has a Price Match Guarantee plus 10% less and lists popular RX prices on americandiscountpharmacy.net. Compound specialty Pet & Human Rxs are up to 75% off with free shipping. - October 30, 2014 - American Discount Pharmacy
Bradley Financial Lawsuit Funding Announces They Now Offer Cash Advances on Pending Car Accident Cases
Bradley Financial Lawsuit Funding is able to help get money in 24 to 48 hours with a pre settlement funding cash advance. They also handle pre settlement cash advances, lawsuit loans, advances on pending cases, and car accidents pre settlement funding. - October 30, 2014 - Bradley Financial Lawsuit Funding
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Bruce H. Levin, M.D., as Professional of the Year
Bruce H. Levin, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Pain Medicine. - October 30, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Piramal Enterprises Announces Q2 & H1FY 2015 Results
Revenues for Q2FY2015 were higher by 10.1% at 1,245 Crores. Operating profit for Q2FY2015 was higher by 40.1% at 212 Crores. PAT was impacted by one time write down sand costs related to scaling back of NCE operations during the quarter amounting to 374 Crores. - October 30, 2014 - Piramal
Free Dental Care for Our Wounded Warriors, Veterans & Their Families, from a Caring Dentist Wanting to Give Back to the Service Men & Women That Defend Our Freedom
Dr. Ben Mandel, a former VA dentist wants to help our veterans with free dental care on November 14th, 2014 at his clinic in La Mesa, CA., a suburb of San Diego. Over the last year we’ve all heard of the difficult time our veterans & warriors are having with the VA in obtaining proper Medical and Dental care. Dr. Mandel wants to help them now with the basic dental care necessary for a happy, healthy smile. - October 29, 2014 - Dr. Ben Mandel, DDS
An Excellent Oral Board Review for Plastic Surgeons
Focusing on the clinical information that must be mastered for success on oral board exams, "Plastic Surgery Case Review," recently published by Thieme, presents 50 case studies, each of which highlights a specific topic that is frequently covered in the oral boards. It contains color... - October 29, 2014 - Thieme Publishers
9th Medical Informatics 2014 Conference at AIIMS: Meet CompuRx Infotech at the Booth
The purpose of conference is to explore & examine the role of Information & Communication technology in reshaping the healthcare industry by bridging the gap between HealthCare Providers and Patients. - October 29, 2014 - CompuRx Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
Aging American Population Raises Expectations for Health Services and Surgeries by 2020, According to Arizona Orthopedic Surgeons
With more than 60 million Americans over the age of 55 today and 3.5 million more turning 55 each year, the need for age-related health services and surgeries will increase dramatically by 2020. Bone and joint-related treatments will be at the forefront of that increased need. In the United... - October 28, 2014 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
Bao Chau Minh Tran, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Bao Chau Minh Tran, M.D. of Nutley, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Bao Chau Minh Tran, M.D. Dr. Tran has over 9 years experience in the healthcare field. - October 28, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
November 19 Webinar: New Revenue Opportunities from Medicare Chronic Care Management Reimbursement
The law firm of McDonald Hopkins will examine patient and physician practice eligibility, IT infrastructure and billing requirements for 2015 Medicare chronic care management during a November 19, 2014 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN). - October 28, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Pharma Biggies Vie for a Bigger Share of the Fast Growing Domestic Mouthwash Category in Oral Care Segment Worth Rs 600 Crore and Growing at 25% Annually
Elder Pharma relaunches AMPM Mouthwash - also introduces a Specific Mouthwash for smokers/tobacco users. * Becomes 3rd major entity after J&J and Colgate in this field; targets 5% market share. - October 28, 2014 - Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
11th Annual Healthcare Trends Webinar Offers Roadmap for 2015 Strategic Planning
A November 13, 2014 strategic planning session will provide a roadmap to key issues, challenges and opportunities for providers and payors in 2015, including value-based reimbursement, population health management, telehealth, narrow networks, and more. - October 27, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Pain Management & Hydrotherapy Pool Now Available in Texarkana
On Monday, HealthCARE Express in Texarkana officially welcomed Mohammed Khan, M.D. (“Dr. Mo”), to their staff. Specializing in interventional pain management, Dr. Mo is able to provide treatments to patients suffering from pain that has only been available in bigger cities like... - October 26, 2014 - HealthCARE Express
Benchmark Systems to Release Medical Coding Module for Upcoming ICD-10 Changeover
Medical software company’s new release will allow doctors to smoothly transition to ICD-10 before 2015 deadline with no reimbursement delays. - October 26, 2014 - Benchmark Systems