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MassMedia to Help Health Care Providers Prepare for the Worst
Marketing and Public Relations Experts to Provide Crisis Strategies at MGMA Breakfast - October 17, 2012 - MassMedia Healthcare Marketing
California Skin Institute Expands to Monterey
California Skin Institute, California’s largest private practice dermatology group, has opened a new location in Monterey, California. The new location will join CSI’s existing Northern California locations in Mountain View, San Jose - Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, San Mateo and two... - October 16, 2012 - California Skin Institute
VersaSuite Receives CCHIT Clinical Research Certification
VersaSuite 8.0 is the first ever product to receive CCHIT’s add-on Clinical Research Certification. - October 16, 2012 - VersaSuite
Ixiaro - Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine to Become Available in India Very Soon; Get JE Vaccine at TravelSafe Clinic
TravelSafe Clinic is one of the only Travel health Clinics in India to have the JE vaccine. Austrian biotech group Intercell has launched its Japanese encephalitis vaccine in India, and hopes to win approval for other Asian countries, it said on Thursday. The vaccine, which will be called Jeev in India and is known as Ixario in other markets, is already available for adult travellers and military personnel in Europe, North America, Hong Kong, Singapore, Israel and Australia. - October 16, 2012 - TravelSafe Clinic
New Jersey Law Firm Assists Victims During Fungal Meningitis Outbreak From Tainted Epidural Steroid Injections
New Jersey personal injury lawyer Scott Grossman is currently investigating the current Fungal Meningitis outbreak in New Jersey and in several other states and is making himself available to victims for consultation. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that... - October 15, 2012 - The Grossman Law Firm, LLC
Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina Partners with Wake County Basketball Association
OSNC Personnel to Serve WCBA Athletes on Site at Games and Events - October 14, 2012 - Dr. Galland
Vibra Hospital of San Diego Celebrates Case Manager Week
Vibra Hospital of San Diego Celebrates National Case Management Week October 14 – 20, 2012 Vibra Hospital of San Diego Celebrates all Case Managers. Vibra Hospital of San Diego joins with the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) and American Case Management Association, as well as the... - October 12, 2012 - Vibra Hospital Fort Wayne
Cardiac Medication Webinar Oct 24th for Nurse Practitioners with Speaker Cammy House-Fancher
The free webinar for nurse practitioners (NPs) entitled "Pharmacology for Cardiac Medication" will be held on Wednesday, October 24th with expert Cammy House-Fancher as the speaker. - October 12, 2012 - RNsights
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for November 9, 2012, in Sarasota, FL
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Third Annual "Victory Over Stroke" Sarasota Event - October 12, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
John M. Walsh Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
John M. Walsh, of Joliet, Illinois, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About John M. Walsh John M. Walsh is President of Midwest Respiratory Ltd. Dr. Walsh received a Master’s... - October 12, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Linda Ann Myers, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Linda Ann Myers, M.D., of Washington, DC has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Linda Ann Myers Dr. Myers has over 20 years experience in the healthcare field. She is an... - October 11, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Omega-3 Structure Function Claim for DHA-Rich Algae Oil
Source-Omega today forwarded new structure function claims for dietary omega-3 intake from a single algae oil. Both omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are present in their oil. As a supplier, the company has defined DHA-rich algae oil uses in very low density... - October 11, 2012 - Source-Omega
NewProductHelp.com Devises Dynamic Online Presence for Fresher Invention
Ray T., California-based inventor, recently contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to author an exciting and informative online presentation for his Fresher invention. An innovative new product designed to make personal hygiene easily accessible to everyone, the... - October 11, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Plaza Healthcare Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
Plaza Healthcare chooses U.S. based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs Plaza Healthcare will be met by SpectraMedi. - October 10, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
An Updated Edition of the Bestselling Outcome Measurement Reference
Outcome measurement in speech-language pathology is a hot topic that is constantly evolving, and clinicians need a comprehensive reference they can consult for the latest policies, principles, and practices pertaining to outcome measurement in the healthcare arena. Based on the pioneering work of... - October 10, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
Philip Melugin Accepts Economic Impact Award
Springfield Business Journal gives healthcare organization Phoenix Home Care its 2012 Knights Winner. - October 10, 2012 - Philip Melugin
Results of Type C Guidance Meeting with Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of ZYDIS® ODT Fluoxetine in the Treatment of Repetitive Behaviors in Autism
Autism Therapeutics LLC ("Autism Therapeutics") announced today that the Type C Guidance Meeting with FDA to discuss the ZYDIS® ODT Fluoxetine / Autism program has taken place. The FDA and Autism Therapeutics discussed the completion of the Phase III development of the program... - October 09, 2012 - Autism Therapeutics LLC
TEDxSanFrancisco, with the Generous Support of UCSF Global Health Sciences, Presents “7 Billion Well: Re-imagining Global Health”
TEDxSanFrancisco is proud to announce “7 Billion Well: Re-imagining Global Health” with the generous support of UCSF Global Health Sciences. The conference, which will take place on November 10, 2012, will explore crucial questions addressing the cutting-edge intersection of scientific research, medicine, technology and industry. In the spirit of celebrating traditions, the conference includes the healing and performing arts, including music, dance and media. - October 09, 2012 - TEDxSF
90 People Sickened with Meningitis from Tainted Epidural Pain Shots
The victims of contaminated epidural shots who have contracted meningitis have legal rights. Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers is ready to answer any questions the public may have related to these potential claims. As always the consultations are free and confidential. - October 09, 2012 - Bagolie Friedman Injury Lawyers
Dr. Mark Galland Named Medical Director and Orthopaedic Consultant of the Wake Forest Titans
Sports Medicine Specialist Partners with Local Pop Warner Youth Football Program - October 07, 2012 - Dr. Galland
Beverly Oaks Physician Surgical Center, LLC Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services
Beverly Oaks Physician Surgical Center, LLC chooses U.S. based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs of Beverly Oaks Physician Surgical Center, LLC will be met by SpectraMedi. - October 07, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions
Diabecline Antibiotic Receives Drug Store News Award
Diabecline® first aid antibiotic, offered by pharmaCline®, has been named the winner of the Drug Store News Best New Product award. This recognition was by vote of key pharmacy industry decision makers at the ECRM® Marketgate™ 2012 meetings held in Charlotte, N.C. Drug Store News... - October 05, 2012 - pharmaCline
Chennai Based Start-Up XCODE Launches Lifelong Wellness Program
DNA and Nutrition Hold the Key to Good Health; Chief Guest Dr. Dharini Krishnan, Chairperson, Registered Dietitian Board of the Indian Dietetic Association, received the first Lifelong Wellness assessment kit. - October 05, 2012 - Xcode Life Sciences
Acceliant Demonstrated EDC and ePRO Integration at 2012 SCDM Annual Conference
Acceliant, a global technology provider of innovative solutions in clinical trials, demonstrated "Integration of Patient Reported Outcomes (e-PRO) through multi-modal data capture with the power of EDC" at the 2012 SCDM Annual Conference held at Los Angeles, CA from 22 to 25 September. - October 05, 2012 - Trianz
Massage Envy Healing Hands for Arthritis Raises $2,000
Massage Envy and the Arthritis Foundation joined forces to host Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one-day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis on September 19, 2012. Massage Envy locations in Southwest Florida donated $10 from every one-hour massage or facial to the... - October 05, 2012 - Massage Envy
ALPCO’s Mouse Sclerostin ELISA to be Featured at ASBMR
A collaboration between ALPCO Diagnostics and the Mayo Clinic has yielded a poster that will be presented at this year’s ASBMR meeting in Minneapolis, MN. - October 04, 2012 - ALPCO
Healthcare Pros Can Learn the Latest Heart Diseases Information and Trends at HealthEdSolutions.com
Online Healthcare Certification Provider Launches New Heart Disease Facts Special Section - October 04, 2012 - Health Education Solutions
HEALTHCAREfirst to Host Free Webinar for Home Health Agencies
HEALTHCAREfirst, Inc., the leading provider of home health and hospice technologies and services, today announced that they are partnering with Arnie Cisneros, President of Home Health Strategic Management for a free webinar for Home Health agencies. The webinar, “Preparing for the Future of... - October 04, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
The Toral Family Foundation Supports Darrell Gwynn Foundation’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week Initiative with Substantial Gift
The Toral Family Foundation (TFF) and the Toral, Garcia, Battista Attorneys at Law, have joined the Darrell Gwynn Foundation in its mission of increasing awareness of spinal cord injuries through a combined $150,000 donation to support Florida’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week (SCIAW)... - October 04, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
VersaSuite Attains CCHIT Enterprise Certification
VersaSuite 8.0 is the only single product to earn the advanced level Enterprise Certification after achieving the prerequisite Inpatient, Ambulatory and Emergency Department Certifications. - October 03, 2012 - VersaSuite
Mark F. Weiss, Nationally Known Healthcare Expert, to Deliver Webinar on Reverse Engineering a National Group Takeover of Your Facility Contract
Mark F. Weiss of Advisory Law Group is delivering a webinar on October 11, 2012, for hospital-based physician group leaders: Reverse Engineering A National Group Takeover Of Your Facility Contract. Like a neutron bomb, national or large regional groups want to take over local groups' facility contracts, vaporize the local group, and cherry-pick its desirable assets: its physicians and other providers. - October 03, 2012 - Advisory Law Group, a Prof. Corp.
Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients Discussed at Oncology Nursing Society Event
Holmes Regional Medical Center’s Auditorium in Melbourne, FL was the setting for a presentation entitled Fertility Preservation for the Oncology Patient. This program strives to promote education and extend access to fertility preservation services. - October 03, 2012 - Reprotech, LLC
VersaSuite Receives CCHIT Emergency Department Certification
VersaSuite 8.0 achieves more 2011 CCHIT certifications than any other Hospital Information System (HIS) or Electronic Health Record (EHR) solution. - October 02, 2012 - VersaSuite
Increase in HealthCare Jobs Boost A4M Chicago Attendance
Baby Boomers Living Longer and Americans Aging, HealthCare is Expanding Quickly - October 02, 2012 - The American Academy of Anti-Aging
Engineer's Fitness Study Finds Bicycles Build 5 Times More Muscle Than Running
A new type of "boneless" physical exercise, from the engineer behind Body Oars, and bodybuildinginWater.com, uses engineering sciences to deliver far more motion resistance against only muscle contractions, without driving it through joints. His measuring methods show how a bicycle also provides about 5 times more muscle exercise than running, for the same amount of cardio effort. - October 01, 2012 - High Efficiency Fitness Company
HEALTHCAREfirst Announces New Customer Testimonial Videos
HEALTHCAREfirst, Inc., the leading provider of home health and hospice technologies and services, announced new testimonial videos of customers spotlighting their successes with a variety of HEALTHCAREfirst products. The videos are now available on HEALTHCAREfirst’s website,... - September 30, 2012 - HEALTHCAREfirst
LiveWebinar : 510(k): Format and Contents by compliance2go
This webinar is intended to demonstrate how to prepare a 510(k) in a manner with increased submission quality with awareness for the successful review and clearance. - September 30, 2012 - Compliance2go
A Content-Rich Atlas of Intracranial Aneurysm Surgery
The progressive refinement of endovascular techniques, the introduction of newer devices, such as stents, and recent study results suggesting that patients with intracranial aneurysms fared better with endovascular treatment have all contributed to the decline in open microsurgical clipping of... - September 29, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
Jose Meza, MD Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Jose Meza, MD of Los Angeles, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Jose Meza, MD Dr. Meza has over 5 years experience in the education field. He is a Medical... - September 28, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Emerge Diagnostics Announces Presentation with C.R. England and Lockton Companies’ Houston Office
Emerge Diagnostics, C.R. England and Lockton Companies’ Houston office are pleased to announce they have been jointly selected to present at the 2013 Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Annual Conference in Los Angeles April 21st-25th. The topic of the presentation is entitled Is... - September 28, 2012 - Emerge Diagnostics
NY Dentist Vindicated for Telling Patients Not to Floss
Holistic Dentist, Reid Winick's recommendations on not flossing gained credibility when a study published by the Cochrane Collaboration, a nonprofit health-research organization found that there is "weak, very unreliable evidence" that proves flossing reduces plaque. Further asserting his claims are studies from the University of Cambridge and the Environmental Working Group. - September 27, 2012 - Dentistry For Health New York, PLLC
Invisible Disabilities Champions Join the Expedition in Lone Tree, Colorado for the Invisible Disabilities Association’s 5th Annual Honors Award Banquet on Oct. 14, 2012
Colorado based Invisible Disabilities Association honors individuals and organizations from Colorado and around the nation at their fifth annual awards banquet in Lone Tree, CO on Oct. 14, 2012. Keynote speakers will be world record holder, adventure athlete Antarctic Mike (Pierce) and his wife, Angela. Renowned Radio Host Rick Crandall of Studio 1430 KEZW will be the Master of Ceremonies. Roselyn Saunders, local community volunteer extraordinaire, is this year’s Honorary Banquet Chair. - September 27, 2012 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Introductory Text on the Complexities of the Craniofacial Skeleton
“Principles of Internal Fixation of the Craniomaxillofacial Skeleton,” recently published by the AOCMF, presents the focused expertise and competence of the different specialties on the entire craniofacial skeleton. There are no facial fracture textbooks in any of the involved... - September 27, 2012 - Thieme Publishers
Podiatric Care of Northern Virginia Welcomes Dr. William Knudson
Dr. Rodney A. Kander retires after 31 years at Podiatric Care of Northern Virginia. - September 27, 2012 - Dr. William Knudson
Clinical CRO ICRC-Weyer Ready for Increase in Advanced Therapy Trials
The clinical contract research organization (CRO) ICRC-Weyer GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, has announced that the company is prepared for the increasing number of Advanced Therapy trials, a trend that is expected to continue for the next 10 to 15 years. - September 27, 2012 - ICRC-Weyer GmbH
GammaTech PCs and Tablets Offer Advanced Features and Durability for Superior Patient Care
Models Can be Built to Order for Enhanced Customized Mobile Productivity - September 27, 2012 - GammaTech Computer Corporation
Positive Promotions is Proud to Support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Positive Promotions is proud to support breast cancer awareness with their budget friendly, top quality promotional products ranging from educational resources, to awareness products, and fundraising tools. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. There is an urgency to promote early detection to save lives and fundraise to support research for a cure. With over 600 breast cancer awareness products, you are sure to find items that will support your event. - September 26, 2012 - Positive Promotions
When Size Really Matters: Estes Audiology Offers Lyric2, the Next Generation of Invisible Hearing Aids
Estes Audiology - the Sole Provider of Lyric2© in the Central Texas Area - Offers Second Generation Fittings Starting September 2012 - September 26, 2012 - Estes Audiology
All American Mobility Has a New Website
All American Mobility is dedicated to providing the residents of Fredericksburg, VA and the surrounding areas with high quality services which enable people to maintain mobility despite age or disability. One their specialties is providing disabled Veterans with products and home modifications that... - September 25, 2012 - All American Mobility
Concept Eyewear Announces New V.Design Models to be Released at Silmo
The unique French eyewear collection freshens up. - September 25, 2012 - Concept Eyewear Inc.