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Nexalin Technology Featured on CBS News

Bringing Results for Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia patients without medication - December 04, 2013 - Nexalin Technology

Harald Petry to Speak at Cell & Gene Therapy Feb 20-21, 2014 in San Diego, CA

Harald Petry, Chief Scientific Officer of uniQure B.V. to Give a Featured Presentation at the Inaugural Cell and Gene Therapy Conference (Feb 20-21, 2014 in San Diego, CA) - December 04, 2013 - GTCbio

The Effects of Particle Size Distribution on the Properties of Medical Materials

Ceram, the international materials technology company, has published a new white paper for the medical devices industry, "The Effects of Particle Size Distribution on the Properties of Medical Materials." The white paper discusses how the shape and size of powder particles can have a... - December 04, 2013 - Lucideon

PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Again Receives Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

Makes the Target Stroke Honor Roll - December 04, 2013 - PIH Health

Modern Healthcare Names Florida's JSA HealthCare a "Best Place to Work in Health Care"

JSA Healthcare has been selected as a “Best Place to Work in Health Care” by Modern Healthcare for the sixth consecutive year – every year since the program’s inception. - December 04, 2013 - HealthCare Partners

Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of Miracle Wheelchair Invention

An innovative new product designed to enhance the functionality of an essential medical accessory, the Miracle Wheelchair, has been developed by Mamie Moore of Tallahassee, Florida. The invention’s unique design provides its users with a highly improved version of a conventional... - December 04, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Connecting Georgians to Coverage Holding Free Affordable Care Act Info Event

Who: Connecting Georgians to Coverage in partnership with Seedco What: 2013 Connecting Georgians to Coverage Information Event When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Savannah Civic Center 301 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401 - December 03, 2013 - Connecting Georgians to Coverage

Bermuda Sounds Upbeat After World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress

The ministers of health and tourism in Bermuda returned from the 6th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, in Las Vegas, upbeat about making the island nation an attractive destination for medical tourism patients. - December 03, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™

Announcing New Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance Training Opportunities

Drug Safety Navigator, LLC will hold numerous live on-line training for those seeking to enhance their knowledge base or may be new to the field. - December 02, 2013 - Drug Safety Navigator, LLC

South Nassau Communities Hospital Reports Knee Replacement’s Economic Benefit for Patients, Employers

Of course, prevention is the best method to avoid the need for a knee replacement and the cost of it. - December 01, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau

Connecting Georgians to Coverage

On Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Connecting Georgians to Coverage will hold a free information event on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) at Mack Gaston Community Center in Dalton, GA. Individuals and small business owners can receive information and assistance with applying for health... - November 29, 2013 - Connecting Georgians to Coverage

Fertility Preservation Network Sponsors Donation Drive for Non-Profit Organizations

ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos, and ovarian/testicular tissue), hosted a Facebook voting drive that resulted in a $500 donation to Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation. - November 29, 2013 - ReproTech, LLC

Medicine Education Publishing Market is Expected to Reach USD 3.6 Billion by 2018

Transparency Market Research Reports Adds "Medicine Education Publishing Market - Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis And Forecast 2012-2018" to its database. - November 29, 2013 - Transparency Market Research

Hospice of the North Coast Honors Friends and Founders

Hospice of the North Coast (HNC) hosted “A Vision Realized” Friends and Founders appreciation brunch on Sunday, November 17, 2013 in Carlsbad. Mistress of Ceremonies, Dawn Hall Cunneen, Partner with Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves and Savitch, LLP, presented awards and recognized honorees... - November 29, 2013 - Hospice of the North Coast

Key Breast Imaging Cases for Rounds, Rotations, and Exams

"Breast Imaging," by Lonie Salkowski, MD, recently published by Thieme in the RadCases series, enables radiologists and residents in radiology to quickly diagnose a full range of cases and make sound clinical decisions about the treatment of each patient in their care. It includes... - November 28, 2013 - Thieme Publishers

Residential Community Exclusively Built for Memory Loss Care Now Open in Chula Vista

ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch Serves Seniors with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia. The first 15 residents are moving in to ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch, a new specialized community for seniors with memory loss which was recently completed in Chula Vista. The new state-of-the-art... - November 28, 2013 - ActivCare Living

Clubhouse International Joins National #GivingTuesday Movement to Encourage Spending for Social Good

Clubhouse International, a global organization that seeks to change the world of mental health, has joined #GivingTuesday, an internet-wide philanthropic event that is launching on Tuesday December 3, 2013. During this holiday season, people are encouraged to support the work of Clubhouse International by making an online donation; visiting or volunteering at a local Clubhouse, or speaking out against the prejudice and stigma that surround mental illness. - November 27, 2013 - Clubhouse International

Medical Port’s CEO, Belén de Vicente, Becomes the First Portuguese Certified Medical Tourism Specialist

Belén de Vicente, CEO of Medical Port, Premium Medical Tourism Facilitator, has become the first Portuguese Certified Medical Tourism Specialist. Belén de Vicente has obtained the prestigious certification from the Medical Tourism Association (MTA), a certification of expertise... - November 27, 2013 - Medical Port | Premium Medical Tourism Facilitator

Texas-based Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jennifer Walden Educates Patients on Options for Breast Augmentation

Dr. Jennifer Walden offers "fat grafting" as an effective option for breast augmentation. - November 26, 2013 - Dr. Jennifer Walden

myHealthbox Adds Full Support for Healthcare Products Available in Australia, New Zealand and Brazil

myHealthbox, the largest source of information on medicines and healthcare products, is announcing today full support for product sold in Australia, New Zealand and Brazil. - November 25, 2013 - myHealthbox

mumms® Software & Outcome Resources Solidify Partnership to Establish Two-Way Interfacing Capabilities for Hospice and Palliative Care Facilities

mumms® Software and Outcome Resources, national leaders in Hospice Electronic Medical Records and Pharmacy Benefits Managers, respectively, announced they have established two-way interfacing to increasing efficiency, making it easier for hospices to succeed. Hospice and palliative care... - November 24, 2013 - mumms Software

Leo Radosta Honored as First Recipient of M.J. McDonough Award for Distinguished Service to Hospice

Leo Radosta, CEO of mumms® Software, was honored as the first recipient of the M.J. McDonough Award for Distinguished Service to Hospice at Outcome Resources’ Pathways to Success Conference. The award honors individuals that have shown high levels of dedication to helping hospices succeed. - November 24, 2013 - mumms Software

Dr. Steph Van Dyke Honored for Engeye Efforts

Dr. Stephanie Van Dyke, Co-founder of a Uganda-Based Health Clinic and Education Program, Recognized for Her Visionary Humanitarian Work. - November 24, 2013 - Engeye

Central Michigan University and NIWH Partner to Study Unique Communication Skills for Physicians and Medical Professionals

In an effort to shift the growing problem of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and improve doctor-patient communication, Central Michigan University has partnered with the National Institute of Whole Health to study NIWH’s hospital tested Behavioral Engagement with Pure Presence ™ (BEPP). This partnership is the result of doctoral research requirements of CMU’s graduate learner, Christie Clipper, a researcher and administrator in public health. - November 23, 2013 - National Institute of Whole Health

Travel Specialists Agree to Share Best Practices, Provider Information at Medical Tourism Congress

Health and travel professionals from across the globe will share best practices and standards within the medical tourism industry with consumers, according to an agreement reached at the 6th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. - November 23, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™

World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress: Alive and Well in Vegas

Reports of the demise of medical tourism – by the looks of things at the 6th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress earlier this month in Las Vegas – are greatly exaggerated. - November 23, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™

Dr. Misty Brown Receives Honorary Award from Peers

Keller Dentist for nearly two decades receives prestigious award in honor of her dedication to her profession and extraordinary care of her patients. The Peer Reviewed Professionals Cum Laude Organization has nationally recognized Dr. Misty Brown with this esteemed award. Spokesperson for the committee commented, "There is no greater honor than to earn the respect of your peers, Dr. Brown has definitely earned this award." - November 22, 2013 - Dr. Misty Brown

Voicebrook Announces New Client Acquisitions

Voicebrook continues to be the industry leading choice for pathology departments using voice recognition. - November 22, 2013 - Voicebrook, Inc.

Houston Community Answers the Call to Donate to Shriners Hospital for Children, Amazing Spaces® Storage Center’s Annual Fundraiser

Leader in self storage, Amazing Spaces Storage Centers®, raises funds to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children, a world-class hospital system that saves and improves the lives of children regardless of their family's ability to pay. Houston local communities rose to the challenge to donate. - November 22, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

Belgian 3D Printing Pioneers, Materialise, Honored with a Visionary! Award by the Museum of Art and Design in New York

Materialise is proud to announce that on the evening of November 20, Materialise and its Founder and CEO Wilfried Vancraen were among those honored with a MAD Visionaries! Award in New York City in recognition of Materialise’s commitment to technological innovation in 3D printing. Every year,... - November 22, 2013 - Materialise

CareSync Offers Specific Program for Lung Cancer Caregiver Burnout

CareSync Starts Series of Webinars to Stop Caregiver Burnout and Understand How New Healthcare Laws Will Affect the Caregiver. - November 22, 2013 - CareSync

Arch Advantage Acquired by Private Equity Group

Arch Advantage, LLC provides medical providers with payment arrangement management services. - November 22, 2013 - Arch Advantage, LLC

TravelSafe Clinic, India Now Joins the Elite Asia Pacific Travel Health Society – Asia’s Premier Travel Medicine Organization

In another unique achievement, Dr Gaurav Gupta, MD TravelSafe Clinic, India has confirmed that they are now members of the Asia Pacific Travel Health Society – Asia’s premier travel medicine organization. The Asia Pacific Travel Health Society (APTHS) is a regional network of travel medicine practitioners that promotes and protects the health of travelers by advancing travel medicine and related disciplines in the Asia Pacific region. - November 22, 2013 - TravelSafe Clinic

David Kahn, San Francisco's Artisan Surgeon, Releases His Third Jazz Album

With Surgical Precision, San Francisco's "Steady Hand" Leads on Piano in his Third Jazz Album, the Fantasy Sessions. - November 21, 2013 - The Kahn Center for Cosmetic Surgery

Community Care, Inc. Streamlines Healthcare Administration with HEALTHsuite® Mercato from RAM Technologies

Community Care Health Plan selects and implements HEALTHsuite® Mercato from RAM Technologies, Inc. to streamline Medicare / Medicaid / PACE administration. - November 21, 2013 - RAM Technologies, Inc.

NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Representative of Waltisa's Safety Device Invention

Waltisa M., Michigan resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Waltisa's Safety Device concept to potential licensees in industry over the next 2 years. An innovative and potentially life saving product designed to provide... - November 21, 2013 - New Product Help, Inc.

MotoGP and SBK 2013: a Double Podium for Hilterapia®

Marc Marquez’s victory of 2013 MotoGP championship and Tom Sykes’ victory in Superbike sign a double podium for Hilterapia® too. ASAlaser’s therapy, being used for eight years from Clinica Mobile’s doctors and physiotherapists, has been contributing to the pre-race riders’ treatment and to their recovery after accidents on the track, and puts its seal to the just ended motorcycle season. - November 21, 2013 - ASA srl

Emerge Diagnostics, LLC. Announces the Appointment of Robert Thompson as Its New CEO

Emerge Diagnostics, LLC. announced today the appointment of Robert Thompson as its new CEO. “It’s an exciting time here at Emerge! Robert is well suited to take the helm and lead Emerge into the future and we’re thrilled to have him onboard,” stated outgoing CEO and Chairman... - November 20, 2013 - Emerge Diagnostics

Dr. Emil J. Haldey to Speak Before Medical Society of the State of New York

Dr. Emil J. Haldey, President of New York City-based HALDEY Pharmaceutical Compounding, will speak later this week before an audience of doctors at First District Branch of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY). MSSNY’s First Branch includes all five boroughs of New York... - November 20, 2013 - HALDEY Pharmaceutical Compounding

Gold Crest Care Center’s Kindness Week Ends with Positive Messages for All

Bronx-Based Nursing Home Gold Crest Care Center Commemorated World Kindness Week by Encouraging the Community to Perform Acts of Kindness - November 20, 2013 - Goldcrest Care Center

TriMED Healthcare, LLC – November is National Home Care Month

TriMED Healthcare, LLC a provider of excellent and compassionate non-clinical in-home care for seniors and ailing adults, joins with all the consumers and their caregivers and providers to celebrate national Home Care Month in Newtown, Pennsylvania. “I am excited to discuss, share and serve... - November 20, 2013 - TriMED Healthcare, LLC

mHealth Market is Expected to Reach $58.8 Billion Globally by 2020 According to Allied Market Research Projections

A new research report on m-Health Market is published by Oregon-based Allied market Research which discusses about the drivers, restrains and opportunities of the market. - November 20, 2013 - Allied Market Research

Gold Crest Care Center Celebrates as Thanksgiving and Hanukkah Share the Stage in 2013

Bronx-Based Nursing Home Gold Crest Care Center Will Celebrate Thanksgiving and Hanukkah with Festive Programs to Bring Families Together. - November 20, 2013 - Goldcrest Care Center

AGRI Announces Strategic Alliance with AdvanceMed Clinical Research

AGRI expands its Global Network of high performing clinical research sites and therapeutic research areas with the AdvanceMed Clinical Research Alliance (AMCR). The AGRI/AMCR Strategic Alliance brings synergy to both organizations’ efforts to provide high-performing research sites to the biomedical world. - November 20, 2013 - Atlantis Global Research Institute

Capital Safety Australia Introduces Their New Pre-Sewn Prusik Loops

Convenient and safe, ready to use when and where you need it. - November 20, 2013 - Capital Safety Australia

Three Revolutionary Cancer Technologies to Crowdfund That Will Increase Survival Rates and Emotional Health of Women with Cancer

Recent Breakthroughs in Technology Have Allowed for an Innovative Approach to Increasing Survival Rates and Providing Support for Women with Cancer - November 19, 2013 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California

Uniform Advantage Launches Butter-Soft Stretch

Uniform Advantage recently launched the new Butter-Soft Stretch collection, as the latest addition to the distinguished Butter-Soft Scrubs product line. For additional information about Butter-Soft Scrubs and the different styles and colors offered, please visit www.UniformAdvantage.com. - November 19, 2013 - Uniform Advantage

ALPCO Releases STELLUX™ Chemiluminescence Human Total Proinsulin ELISA