Medical & Health News
Maintain a healthy dose of the latest news on the medical and health industry. From addiction, allergies and alternative medicine to healthcare management, insurance, plastic surgery and veterinary medicine, don’t miss out on the most recent medical and health announcements.
African American Physicians: Cuts in Food Stamps Are Detrimental to the Health of African Americans and the Underserved
The National Medical Association states that cutting the Food Stamp program known as SNAP is a reprehensible act by Congress that will have a devastating effect on African Americans and other Minorities as we approach the Winter of 2014. - November 17, 2013 - National Medical Association
GenieMD Announces Integration with Withings Smart Devices
GenieMD, a Silicon Valley based, global provider of mobile healthcare solutions, is pleased to announce integration with the Withings suite of smart devices. This update will enable users to auto-populate their GenieMD profile with vitals and data from Withings devices, reducing the need for manual... - November 17, 2013 - Friendly
Capital Safety Australia Introduces Their New Rescue Gear Pack
Protection, identification and deployment of your vital rescue gear. - November 16, 2013 - Capital Safety Australia
World-Renowned Autism Expert Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh Brings Treatment Solutions to Florida Families at Dec. 5 Ft. Myers Seminar
Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will speak about effective, individualized treatment programs for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on Dec. 5, 2013, in Ft. Myers. - November 16, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Career Step Physician Advisor Speaks on Need to Educate Physicians on the Importance of ICD-10 Documentation Training
Career Step physician advisor Dr. Stephen Spain, MD, CPC, addressed the need to educate physicians on the impact the ICD-10 transition will have on their documentation in a recent broadcast. - November 16, 2013 - Career Step
HMC HealthWorks & Onehealth/OneSource Combine Solutions
HMC HealthWorks & Onehealth/OneSource Combine Solutions to Increase Compliance & Reduce Costs for Diabetics. - November 16, 2013 - HMC HealthWorks
CareSouth Home Health Agencies Named to 2013 HomeCare Elite
CareSouth Health System, Inc., today announced that six of its Medicare certified home health agencies, involving 19 locations across the Southeast, have been named to Top Agency of the 2013 HomeCare Elite. - November 15, 2013 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Hoag Orthopedic Institute Doctors Author Study Highlighting Safe, Efficient Protocol for Same Day Discharge for Partial Knee Replacement
Successful same day discharge among partial knee replacement patients has proven to be safe and efficient while increasing patient satisfaction, according to a recent study that noted developments in surgical protocol. The article appeared in the November issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty, authored by Hoag Orthopedic Institute surgeons and clinicians. - November 15, 2013 - Hoag Orthopedic Institute
Genapsys, Inc. Raises $37M to Commercialize Next Generation Sequencing Platform
GenapSys™, Inc. (GenapSys), a provider of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) systems, today announced it has raised $37M to commercialize the GENIUS™ 110 system (Gene Electronic Nano-Integrated Ultra-Sensitive), a fully integrated DNA Sequencing system for the rapidly evolving NGS... - November 14, 2013 - Genapsys Inc.
GenWay Biotech Announces Changes to Board of Directors
GenWay Biotech, a leading provider of protein and antibody solutions, today announced the appointment of Thomas Silberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of GenWay Biotech as Chairman of the Board, and Joseph Panetta, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BIOCOM and Robert Richard Garber, PhD, Drug Development Consultant as members of the Board of Directors. - November 14, 2013 - GenWay Biotech
Lifescapes Counseling Associates Offers Tips for Selecting a Psychologist for Child Evaluations
Group mental health practice provides tips for selecting a Psychologist, as well as guidance for pursuing psychological testing for children. - November 14, 2013 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
Avatar Solutions Named One of the Top 10 Largest Patient Satisfaction Survey Firms
Avatar Solutions was recently named one of the top 10 largest patient satisfaction measurement firms by Modern Healthcare magazine. - November 14, 2013 - Avatar Solutions
Pros and Cons of the Latest Neurosurgical Treatments
"Controversies in Neurosurgery II," by Ossama Al-Mefty, MD, recently published by Thieme, is an up-to-date reference in which world-renowned neurosurgeons provide practical advice and professional commentary on over 20 controversial “hot” topics in the field of neurosurgery. - November 14, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Versasuite Exhibits at 2013 Iowa Rural Health Association and The Iowa Association of Rural Health Clinics Joint Meeting
Who: VersaSuite, a leading HIS provider to clinics, surgical centers, and rural hospitals, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2013 Iowa Rural Health Association (IRHA) and the Iowa Association of Rural Health Clinics joint fall meeting. The IRHA is a nonprofit membership organization of... - November 14, 2013 - VersaSuite
Leading Organizations Develop a National Action Plan to Combat Health Disparities
Hosted by the National Medical Association, the 2013 Summit on African American Health produces comprehensive document on health disparities and provides an aggressive roadmap for change. - November 14, 2013 - National Medical Association
The Spine Health Foundation Receives Acceptance to Present at International Spine Conference
The Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF) chosen to present at the 14th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) in Miami Beach, FL April 30-May 2 2014. - November 14, 2013 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
Capita Conferences Announce Their National Adult Support and Protection Conference – 3rd December 2013 - Edinburgh
Following the identification of the five national priorities the conference is ideally timed to address the changing landscape of support and protection for at-risk adults. - November 14, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Chandler Orthopedic Surgeon Announces November Saturday Clinic Hours
Dr. Shelden Martin, an orthopedic surgeon with one of the Valley’s leading orthopedic practices, OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates, has announced his Saturday clinic hours for November, with his next Saturday clinic scheduled for Nov. 16. Dr. Martin, who is fellowship trained in... - November 13, 2013 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
VisualDx Honored for Diagnostic Support to Dentists
Lexicomp Online for Dentistry featuring VisualDx Oral Offers Quick and Accurate Diagnoses - November 13, 2013 - Logical Images Inc
XTIVIA, Named by CIOReview, 20 Most Promising Data Analytics Consulting Companies
XTIVIA, Inc. was named as one of the 20 Most Promising Data Analytics Consulting Companies by CIOReview (November issue). For the last several months, CIOReview looked at hundreds of data analytics consulting companies narrowing down the list to the 20 most promising. This comes as no surprise,... - November 12, 2013 - XTIVIA, Inc.
VersaSuite Exhibits at 2013 Florida Rural Health Association Annual Educational Summit
Who: VersaSuite, a leading HIS provider to clinics, surgical centers, and rural hospitals, today announced it will be exhibiting at the 2013 Florida Rural Health Association (FRHA) Annual Educational Summit. The event theme is Setting the Health Care Table: Politics, Economics, Health. The Florida... - November 09, 2013 - VersaSuite
Capita Announce Details of Their Recognising, Treating and Managing Severe Sepsis Conference
This timely and important conference features input from the organisations taking forward the Health Service Ombudsman’s recommendations and best practice case studies for managing Sepsis. - November 09, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Towards Improved Access to Essential Medicines in West Africa: West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and Partners Consult for Increased Momentum
Conscious of the fact that national health programmes in West African region are often hampered by lack of access by the population to essential medicines, ECOWAS signed Charter came into being in April 2013 to promote public-private sector partnership that will encourage local production of antiretrovirals and other essential medicines in the ECOWAS region. WAHO is taking the lead in bringing this dream to fruition. - November 08, 2013 - WAHO
An Excellent Clinical Reference on Moyamoya Disease
"Moyamoya Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment," by Dr. John E. Wanebo, Dr. Nadia Khan, Dr. Joseph Zabramski, and Dr. Robert Spetzler, recently published by Thieme, is a key clinical reference that covers the disciplines involved in managing patients with moyamoya disease, including... - November 08, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
eTobb, Medical Q&A Platform, Launches a Web App That Connects Patients and Doctors Around the World
eTobb launches platform that allows people to ask questions anonymously and for free, and receive trusted answers from certified medical doctors. - November 08, 2013 - eTobb
Right at Home-Dayton Launches Home for the Holidays Campaign
Right at Home-Dayton In-Home Care and Assistance launches their awareness campaign called “Home for the Holidays.” Their mission is to help senior citizens and others live independently in the privacy, security and comfort of their own home. Allowing your loved one to live independently, with support from a professional in-home care provider, is the best gift you can give this holiday season. - November 07, 2013 - Right at Home-Dayton
Practice Velocity® Named to the Top 100 EHRs List
Practice Velocity medical software company amongst the top electronic health records vendors as evaluated by Medical Economics. - November 07, 2013 - Practice Velocity
First Pulmonary Clinic Now Open in Tech Center
Critical Care and Pulmonary Consultants, P.C. just opened a new location in the Tech Center. Specializing in chronic breathing and sleep disorders, this is the first specialty pulmonary care clinic in the area. - November 07, 2013 - The Medical Center of Aurora
A New Pregnancy Acupuncture Treatment Service is Now Available in Sydney
House of Fertility and Healing, based in Newtown, Sydney (NSW, Australia), has recently announced the launch of a new range of pregnancy treatments. These include specialised pregnancy acupuncture treatments that can be performed either with, or without needles. - November 07, 2013 - House of Fertility and Healing
Versasuite, an HIS Provider, Exhibits at 2013 Kansas Hospital Association Convention and Trade Show
Exhibiting at the Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity 2013. - November 07, 2013 - VersaSuite
Electronic Health Records Innovator Versasuite Releases Version 8.2
EHR Software Offers Enterprise Resource Planning Module for Hospital Information Systems. - November 07, 2013 - VersaSuite
Hospital Information Systems Leader Versasuite Exhibits at 2013 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting
VersaSuite, EHR Leaders, Will be Available in New Orleans at Booth 3512. - November 07, 2013 - VersaSuite
PhuketFit Transforms Weight Loss Industry in Thailand
PhuketFit is said to have established themselves as the leader of weight loss in Thailand. - November 06, 2013 - PhuketFit
Young Medical Spa® Has Earned Diamond Level Provider Status from Allergan, Maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic
Young Medical Spa® has earned Diamond level provider status from Allergan, maker of BOTOX® Cosmetic, in recognition of the extensive skill and experience of the physicians and nurse practitioners and the highly trained medical staff with Allergan products BOTOX®, Juvéderm® and Latisse®. - November 06, 2013 - Young Medical Spa®
Virginia Veterinary Medical Association Co-Hosts 2013 Potomac Regional Veterinary Conference
Third Annual Collaborative Veterinary Conference to be Held at Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia Nov. 8-10. - November 06, 2013 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association
VIRUN® & Vital Pharmaceuticals® Expand Operations to Offer a Combined 29 Patents for Raw Material Manufacturing and Finished Product Capabilities
The year 2013 has been a blockbuster renaissance of key partnerships and explosive innovation for VIRUN; early in the year, VIRUN published Chapter 39, Nanotechnology and Nonpolar Active Compounds in Functional Foods through Wiley. In March, Stepan Lipid Nutrition and VIRUN formalized a partnership... - November 05, 2013 - VIRUN
Thieme Announces the Affiliation of the European Federation of Societies of Microsurgery with "Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery"
The European Federation of Societies of Microsurgery (EFSM) is now also affiliated with Thieme’s "Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery" (JRM), as the medical and scientific publisher recently revealed. EFSM represents a total of eleven European microsurgery societies and focuses... - November 05, 2013 - Thieme Publishers
Dr. Krakovsky is a Distinguished Speaker at the 2nd International Conference and Exhibit on Cosmetology and Trichology
International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center announced today that Dr. Krakovsky is invited to deliver a distinguished speech at the 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Cosmetology and Trichology. - November 04, 2013 - International Aesthetic and Cosmetic Center
Advanced Health Institute Announce Consulting Development to Cater to Healthcare Reform
As Healthcare reform gains momentum, AHI announces new division of consulting for Health Care Systems. - November 04, 2013 - International Advanced Healing Group, Ltd.
The Addictions Coach Announced the Launch of the Addictions Academy
Classes and CEU's for Recovery Coaching, Intervention and continuing education available. - November 03, 2013 - The Addictions Coach
AALTCI Announces Increased Tax Deductible Limits for Long Term Care Insurance
The American Association for Long Term Care released the higher levels of tax deductions available for those who purchase long term care insurance. - November 03, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Leading Edge Medical Extends Invitations to Luminaries
Hong Kong-based LEMed has extended invitations to two stem cell pioneers to join its Science Advisory Board. - November 03, 2013 - Leading Edge Medical, Ltd.
Founder of Optos to Provide Keynote Address at Annual Healthcare Technologies Awards and Lecture 2013
The Institution of Engineering and Technology are proud to announce that Douglas Anderson OBE, Founder and former CEO of Optos PLC, will be providing the keynote speech at the free to attend Annual Healthcare Technologies Awards and Lecture 2013. - November 02, 2013 - Institution of Engineering and Technology
Friends in Adoption, Licensed Non-Profit Agency, Defends Reproductive Rights and Highlights Best Practice to Celebrate November - National Adoption Awareness Month
FIA believes it is important for women and couples facing a pregnancy decision to learn about all their legal options - knowing that they may be considering parenting, adoption, or abortion - and its ethical approach is to listen and provide information and support to those individuals, without telling them which decision they should make. - November 01, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Thomaston Yoga Studio Presents Yoga Rosa
Thomaston Yoga Studio offering classes 5 days a week with Stephanie Shershow. - November 01, 2013 - Yoga Rosa
California Orthopedic Specialist Joins Stem Cell Treatment Network
Newport Beach orthopedic surgeon aligns with national network to administer stem cell treatments. - November 01, 2013 - Dr. Ralph Venuto
Dr. Wilma Bulkin Siegel Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Wilma Bulkin Siegel of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the media field. About Dr. Wilma Bulkin Siegel Dr. Bulkin Siegel has over 40 years experience in the media field. She is... - October 31, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
South Nassau Communities Hospital CMO Named to List of Women Hospital & Healthcare Leaders to Know
Members of the list were selected for their accomplishments in leading healthcare and hospital organizations, including improvement of patient care, development of relationships between providers and facilitation of organizational growth. - October 31, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
RONCO Showcases New Infection Control Product Lines at the HealthAchieve, Toronto November 4 -6
Ronco is participating at the HealthAchieve 2013 and will showcase its new line of products that reduce risks of contamination and help maintain an infection controlled environment. Visit RONCO at Booth 1919-1921 to learn more. - October 31, 2013 - RONCO
AALTCI Offers Long Term Care Insurance Brochure for Doctors Offices
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance has made available a marketing brochure for placement in doctors offices and health facilities. - October 31, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance