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Doctor Vista Extends Online Healthcare with the Launch of New Features
New features that is being launched with the publication platform include community articles, where people can share advice with one another for free. There will also be a community blog and community videos. Doctor Vista added these features to give people a chance to interact and share advice and tips that have proven helpful when treating different medical problems and symptoms. - September 12, 2014 - Doctor Vista (Team Medico Pvt. Ltd.)
Autism Aid Expanded to San Joaquin County Through Local Carlos Vieira Foundation Grant Program
Children with Autism receive educational and medical necessities as part of foundation grant in Central California. - September 12, 2014 - Carlos Vieira Foundation
American Venous Forum - 27th Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended to September 12, 2014
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in the program by submission of a formal abstract. Submissions can be made by visiting www.veinforum.org. The deadline has been extended to September 12, 2014. - September 12, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2014 Rabies Awareness Week
Annual Partnership with VDH Sponsors Statewide Rabies Awareness Week Sept. 22 - 28 - September 12, 2014 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
FDA Approves PleximmuneTM for Personalized Prediction of Transplant Rejection in Children
Today the FDA announced approval of PleximmuneTM, a blood test from the Pittsburgh-based biotech company Plexision. This test predicts acute cellular rejection of transplanted livers and intestines in children. PleximmuneTM is a first-in-class test to determine a personalized rejection-risk index... - September 11, 2014 - Plexision
VIRUN® NutraBIOsciences™ Granted Patent 261124 in India, Redesigns Website, Omega-3 Summit at Supply Side West and CEO is Again Scheduled to Speak at Cal Poly Pomona
VIRUN has been granted patent number 261124 titled, Compositions Comprising a Mucoadhesive Protein and an Active Principle for Mucosal Delivery of Said Agents. Also, VIRUN has re-designed their website to include brands, a product description page, video as well as a news and PR page. Included in the newly renovated website is an events page; with the growing interest in VIRUN, such as scheduled forums, lectures, expos and webinars, it was imperative this new website share these experiences. - September 11, 2014 - VIRUN
Elizabeth Lake Urgent Care's Grand Opening
Remember that Ponderosa that used to exist years ago right by Summit Mall, which also used to exist? That building has completely transformed, inside and out, and is now the home of Elizabeth Lake Urgent Care. One can stand on Elizabeth Lake Road and look to their left and right, thinking of the... - September 11, 2014 - Elizabeth Lake Urgent Care
Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions Expands Its Arab Health Brand Portfolio Into Emerging Market Territories
Arab Health Exhibition & Congress, organised by Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions, began 40 years ago as a small trade show under canvas on a patch of land in Dubai, UAE. Since then, the event has evolved into one of the world’s largest and most successful medical events reflecting the... - September 11, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Wakeup Calls: mHealth Bridging Cross-Border Divides at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Billion-dollar technology industry showcased at "Medical Silk Road" mobile health conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 11, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Korean Wave Crests: Medical Korea Sponsoring World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Government-launched initiative to showcase revamped medical infrastructure at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 11, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Dr. Richard Buch Performs 1st Surgery in U.S. to Save a Patient's Severely Infected Limb
Dr. Richard Buch orthopedic surgeon at The Dallas Limb Restoration Center performed the 1st total humerus replacement in the United States using Implantcast's MUTARS. Dr. Buch is the first and only surgeon who has received FDA approval to use MUTARS in the United States. - September 10, 2014 - The Dallas Limb Restoration Center
VersaSuite Exhibits at the Nebraska Rural Health Association 2014 Annual Conference & RHC Clinic Conference
Who: VersaSuite, a leading EHR/HIS solution provider, today announced it will be exhibiting at the NeRHA 2014 Annual Conference & RHC Clinic Conference What: NeRHA 2014 Annual Conference & RHC Clinic Conference. To make an appointment with VersaSuite, send a request to sales@versasuite.com... - September 10, 2014 - VersaSuite
Columbia Comeback: New Latin America Hotspot Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Medical tourism revenues top $216 million last year, marking 61 percent increase from 2012, according to Proexport Colombia, backer of health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 10, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
October 8 Webinar: Ochsner Health System's Financial & Quality Returns from System-Wide Care Coordination and Risk Stratification
HIN examines Ochsner Health System's gains from an innovative system-wide care coordination approach during an October 8, 2014 webinar. - September 10, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Ask a Patient: Live Interactive Webcast Streaming Global Contacts at World Medical Tourism Congress
Interactive online discussion connects health travelers with healthcare providers -- hospitals, doctors, insurance executives, medical tourism facilitators -- Sept. 23, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 10, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
New American Media Distribution Wire Release: Suicidal Man's Life Saved by Words of a Stranger - Suicide Prevention Without Drugs or Doctors
When a popular movie star like Robin Williams kills himself, many people suffering from self-destructive thoughts, lose ground in their fight for life. - September 08, 2014 - American Media Distribution
Guidepoint Systems Introduces LifeLine Assistance Program
New service for members extends Guidepoint protection outside the vehicle, around the country. - September 08, 2014 - Guidepoint Systems
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Augusta Georgia Area Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - September 07, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
Affordable Care South of Border: Baja California Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Mexico state reaching out to U.S. medical tourism consumers at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 07, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Marketing for Ionic Medication Transfer System Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide a vitally important medical benefit, the Ionic Medication Transfer System, has been developed by Robert Bryant of Haysville, Kansas. The invention's unique design enables it to effectively deliver a variety of important medications to patients. The... - September 07, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
India Hernia Repair Market Outlook to 2020
Marketreportsonindia.com presents a report on “India Hernia Repair Market Outlook to 2020” which provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of these market categories, and global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants. - September 07, 2014 - Market Reports on India
Medic East Africa: East Africa’s Largest Healthcare Exhibition and Congress Maintains Its Prominent Presence on the Continent
The Visa Oshwal Convention Centre in Nairobi will once again host the 2nd Medic East Africa Exhibition & Congress (MEA), which is the largest healthcare event in East Africa to date, and exclusively supported by the Ministry of Health. This year's event will take place from 23-25 September 2014... - September 06, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Sixth Annual Diagnostic Coverage and Reimbursement Conference Set for December 2014
Payer and ACO Organizations to Present Perspectives on ACO Metrics, Goals, and Building Partnerships. - September 06, 2014 - Q1 Productions
MediVu Accepted Into Healthbox Accelerator
MediVu, a visualization and communication company that streamlines complex patient data, has been accepted into the Healthbox Florida accelerator program. - September 05, 2014 - MediVu
Healthcare Survey Targets Strategies to Stratify High-Risk, High-Cost Patients
The Healthcare Intelligence Network will gather data on methods for identifying and stratifying high-risk, high-cost patients and determining appropriate interventions through September 30. - September 05, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
American Venous Forum - Call for Abstracts Deadline Approaching
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to those physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in this growing educational program by submission of a formal abstract for standard oral, quick shot presentation, poster presentation or poster display. - September 05, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Licensing Liaison Between Patent Pending Fast Belt Invention and Industry
An innovative new product designed to serve as an essential physical aid, the Fast Belt, has been developed by Luis Consuegra Martinez of Portland, Oregon. The invention's unique design provides its users with an accessory that offers considerable support for the back in a variety of activities and... - September 05, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and Brampton Based Firstaidcertification.ca Offering Industry’s Leading CPR and First Aid Certification Courses for Businesses
Trusted Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington and Brampton based Red Cross CPR and first aid training certification experts, Firstaidcertification.ca are now offering a broad range of summer courses for businesses. - September 05, 2014 - First Aid Certification
D'Apotic Pharmacy Expands in Johor and Klang Valley
D'Apotic Pharmacy will be opening a couple of branches in the state of Johor and in the Klang Valley in Malaysia during the second half of 2014. - September 05, 2014 - D'Apotic Pharmacy
Arab Health Awards Announce Categories for 2015
The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations from the healthcare industry in the Middle East. - September 05, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
New Research Says Music Fights Symptoms of Disabilities
Children Increased Grade Point Average, Stopped Violent Behavior, and Improved Self Esteem - September 04, 2014 - DAD Program
Top Docs, Inc. is Experiencing Explosive Growth
Top Docs, Inc. was recently awarded a 5 year Contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Western States Network Consortium. This contract encompasses 37 Medical Centers, 261 Outpatient Clinics in 14 states for 21 different specialties. - September 04, 2014 - Top Docs Inc.
American Diabetes Association (Savannah) and DonorCharge Launch ADA.Scan4Cure.com
Savannah based DonorCharge and the American Diabetes Association's Savannah area office launch a new program that makes it easier for small local businesses to give back! - September 04, 2014 - DonorCharge
Surge in "Big Data" Tools Transforms Population Health Management: Study
The use of EHRs for population health management increased five-fold from 2012 to 2014, according to a new downloadable HINtelligence report. - September 04, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
American Venous Forum - the Vein Forum Course - Registration Still Available
On September 5-6 in Boston, MA AVF will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician. ACS designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Of the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM, a maximum of 14 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment. The course is geared toward the practicing venous specialist. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. - September 04, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Experts Believe Building Local Healthcare Manpower Capacity in East Africa More Sustainable in the Long Run
East African healthcare authorities should invest more in their home grown talent to prevent brain drain. - September 04, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ‘14 -- THE Pathologists’ Meeting
Voicebrook to demonstrate advanced reporting workflows and new product features. - September 03, 2014 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Cospheric Launches CosphericNano, Specializing in Precision Silica Nanospheres
In an effort to provide customers in the nanotechnology industry with specialty nanomaterials, Cospheric LLC has added a selection of highly precise and spherical monodisperse silica nanospheres to their broad product line and launched CosphericNano – a website dedicated exclusively to... - September 03, 2014 - Cospheric LLC
Phoenix Home Care Acquires Essential Home Health, Inc.
Phoenix Home Care, Inc., announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Essential Health Care, a premier health care provider in the greater Kansas City region on the Kansas side. Essential Health Care, which delivers home health and private duty services, is an industry leader of... - September 03, 2014 - Phoenix Home Care
DNA Diagnostics Market is Expected to Reach $19 Billion by 2020 - Allied Market Research
The new report by Allied Market Research titled, "DNA diagnostics Market (products, applications, techniques, end users and Geography) Global Size, Industry Analysis, Trends, Opportunities, Growth and Forecast, 2013 - 2020," indicates that the global DNA diagnostics market would reach $19... - September 03, 2014 - Allied Market Research
A Rising Step of HHC – Launching a New OT and Day Care Center
Announcement of New Unit of Operation Theatre & IPD | Healing Hands Clinic at Dhole Patil Road, Pune - September 03, 2014 - Healing Hands Clinic
Region’s Premier Event for Healthcare Training & Conferences Launches in Abu Dhabi This October
The Arab Health Recruitment & Training Fair was established to satisfy the demand of the constantly developing healthcare training needs in the UAE. - September 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Sengenics Launches Sequenom’s New Non-Invasive Prenatal VisibiliT Test in Three Additional Territories in Asia
Sengenics, a leading molecular diagnostics and research company in the region, today announced the launch of VisibiliT, Sequenom's new low-cost, non-invasive, prenatal test. After successfully launching the MaterniT21 prenatal test in November 2012 in Singapore and Malaysia, Sequenom has chosen... - September 02, 2014 - Sengenics
Largest Exhibition for Healthcare Recruitment and Training in MENA to Launch in Abu Dhabi
The Arab Health Recruitment & Training Fair was established to satisfy the demand of the constantly developing healthcare job market in the UAE. - September 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
East Meets West: Asian Markets Take Flight at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
From Thailand to India, healthcare providers making connections at health travel conference, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - September 02, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Arizona Sports Medicine Center Celebrates Ten Years in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Care
Arizona Sports Medicine Center, celebrates ten years in the health care business. Arizona Sports Medicine Center (ASMC), a Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery practice based in Scottsdale and Mesa, AZ, is proud to have some of the best orthopaedic surgeons and sports medicine practitioners in Arizona, serving metropolitan Phoenix. - September 01, 2014 - Arizona Sports Medicine Center
Thinking Ahead: Nueterra Global Alliance Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Provider network of 10,000 physicians and 25 health systems to also co-sponsor 5th Global Ministerial Summit at Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 30, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Names Dr. Tom Kuhn as New Vice President
NCVMA Selects Asheville Veterinarian to Serve on 2014-2015 Executive Board. - August 30, 2014 - NCVMA
Scooter Vacations, Orlando Scooter Rental Company, Provides Veteran Air Force Staff Sergeant a Refurbished Scooter Provided by a Disney World Scooter Rental Customer
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, an Orlando Scooter Rental company, refurbishes a scooter from one of their Disney World scooter rental customers to provide it to a local Veteran. - August 29, 2014 - Scooter Vacations
Innovation Direct™ to Provide Marketing and Licensing Support on Behalf of Balance Bracket Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as a highly useful physical aid, the Balance Bracket, has been developed by Amanda Donnelly of Hephzibah, Georgia. The invention's unique design enables it to serve as a secure and valuable support for the physically limited in a number of different... - August 29, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.