Medical & Health News
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The Leapfrog Group Announces New Business Partnership with Quantros to Administer Leapfrog Hospital Survey
Quantros will support The Leapfrog Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Environment - April 22, 2010 - Quantros Inc.
Huot Instruments Develops Green Lighting Technology for the Medical Field
Huot Instruments, LLC of Menomonee Falls is preparing to launch a new addition to their recently developed StarTrol line of LED medical lighting. The Startrol 9x3 Minor Surgery Light will join the Startrol 4x3 Examination Light as another energy efficient alternative to traditional halogen medical lighting. The new light rounds out Huot’s lighting division, and puts the company in position to compete with larger national brands also distributing LED technology to the medical field. - April 22, 2010 - Huot Instruments, LLC
IMRS Research Predicts Double Digit Growth for Poland Medical Tourism Market
Low treatment cost and nil waiting time to drive polish medical tourism market in near future. - April 22, 2010 - Insight Market Research Solutions
Malhotra Center for Plastic Surgery Announces Its New 48-Hour Quick Recovery Breast Augmentation Technique
An ideal breast augmentation procedure is one that is yields natural results yet requires minimal recovery time. Plastic surgery patients in Michigan can now undergo breast augmentation surgery and return to simple activities within 48 hours through the use of specific surgical techniques and careful medical management. - April 21, 2010 - malhotra center for plastic surgery
Northwest Hair Restoration’s Robert Niedbalski Featured on Portland’s AM Northwest
Dr. Niedbalski discusses the simplicity and effectiveness of hair transplants - April 21, 2010 - Northwest Hair Restoration
Stanly Family Care Clinic Selects Leading Technology from Benchmark Systems
Family Practice in Albemarle, NC is streamlining practice with web-based EMR - April 21, 2010 - Benchmark Systems
Orlampa Enterprises Presents Customized Nutritional Supplementation
The Orlampa Blend Custom Cocktail is a combination of Isotonix nutritional products, measured and blended to create a mixture in one convenient canister. Orlampa Enterprises has selected its top 4 Isotonix supplements (2 servings of OPC-3, B-Complex, Multivitamin without iron, and Calcium Plus) to provide the active individual with the perfect blend to lose sickness and find wellness. It’s an uncomplicated and time-efficient means to get exactly what you want in the convenience of one mixture. - April 21, 2010 - Orlampa Enterprises, Inc
Telestroke Neurology Call Coverage Company Established in Decatur, Alabama
Southern Telestroke Networks, LLC an Alabama Limited Liability Company has been established in Decatur, Alabama. The company will provide stroke call coverage to emergency rooms in the Southern United States. - April 21, 2010 - Southern Telestroke Networks, LLC
Visiting Physicians Association® Expands Its Offices Into Missouri with Opening of Location in St. Louis
VPA physicians provide comprehensive medical care in the home and specialize in the care of geriatric and homebound patients. - April 21, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
The Chicago Lighthouse Opens Its "Tools for Living" Retail Store Offering a State of the Art Shopping Experience
For people who are blind or visually impaired, Lighthouse’s Tools for Living is specifically designed to enable ease, efficiency, independence. - April 20, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Austin’s Jeff Ward Show to Follow Producer’s Hair Transplant with Dr. McGrath
Producer to detail hair transplant from why he chose this procedure to the results he experiences after having the hair transplant. - April 20, 2010 - McGrath Medical
Doctors Helping Patients Get Long Term Relief with Home-Care Exercise Programs
ChiropracticOutfitters.com is pleased to announce it now carries Phases Rehab home-care exercise software. - April 20, 2010 - ChiropracticOutfitters.com
Naturopathic Treatment Can be Safely Combined with TMS for Treatment of Depression
Psychiatrist practicing at South Shore Neuropsychiatric Center located in Hewlett, Long Island, New York, offers TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) treatment of Depression, which can be successfully combined with naturopathic remedies prescribed by naturopathic practitioners. Patients no longer are forced to choose between Naturopathic and Allopathic treatment. - April 18, 2010 - South Shore Neuropsychiatric
Avant Healthcare Professionals Recognizes Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month and Avant Healthcare Professionals is proud to support organizations and efforts that increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and advocate for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Avant is partnered with the Threshold Center for Autism and... - April 18, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Soul Sanctuary - Grand Opening and Mini Holistic Fair Brunswick, ME May 1st
Soul Sanctuary has scheduled its Grand Opening and first mini Holistic Fair for the auspicious date of May Day in Downtown, Brunswick. Services practitioners and vendors on site offering mini services, specials and presentations. - April 18, 2010 - Soul Sanctuary
Avant Healthcare Professionals Announces IMAGE Certification from Department of Homeland Security
The ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers (IMAGE) program was initiated in 2007 to combat unlawful employment and reduce vulnerabilities that help illegal aliens gain such employment. The goal of IMAGE is to assist employers in targeted sectors to develop a more secure and stable workforce and to enhance fraudulent document awareness through education and training. - April 17, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Visiting Physicians Association® Promotes Deana Wooten as Regional Director
In her new role, Wooten will oversee the operations of the VPA offices in southeastern Michigan (Ann Arbor, Flint, Marysville, Saginaw, Southfield, Taylor and Utica) and Virginia (Williamsburg). - April 17, 2010 - Visiting Physicians Association
Medix Staffing Solutions Awarded GSA Schedule 621 I Contract
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. was recently awarded a five-year General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule 621 I contract to provide federal agencies with an extensive range of healthcare professionals to support their staffing needs. - April 17, 2010 - Medix
Landmark Lung Cancer Research Study Approves Only Site in Colorado
Denver CyberKnife obtains IRB approval as the only site in Colorado to participate in a phase IIII lung cancer trial comparing radiosurgery to surgery. - April 16, 2010 - Denver CyberKnife
mumms® Hospice Software Increases Staff Efficiency with Third Party Interface Capabilities
One of the many benefits of mumms® Software, the leading electronic health record (EHR) provider for hospice and palliative care, is its capability and corporate will to interface with any program that can import or export data. This means, if information that is already in the mumms®... - April 16, 2010 - mumms Software
Young Dementia Sufferer Writes About Living "Through the Eyes of the Fog"
“Through the Eyes of the Fog” is a snapshot essay of living with Alzheimer’s Disease/Frontal Lobe Dementia by one who knows - April 16, 2010 - thealzheimerspouse.com
Williams Murray Hamm Works with Leading Agrichemical Company Syngenta to Breathe Personality and Life Into Its Brand Portfolio
Syngenta is one of the world’s leading companies with employees in over 90 countries dedicated to one purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Through world-class science, global reach and commitment to their customers, they help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life. - April 16, 2010 - Williams Murray Hamm
Memory Loss Supplement Prevagen Salutes World Health Day Expanding Its Education Efforts
Memory loss (http://prevagen.com/MemoryLoss.html) supplement Prevagen is saluting World Health Day 2010 by extending their public service educational activities to cover the entire month of April. Mark Underwood, neuroscience researcher and president of Prevagen’s manufacturer, Quincy... - April 16, 2010 - Prevagen
RAM Technologies Releases Version 9.0 of the HEALTHsuite® Claims Management Application
RAM Technologies, Inc. has announced the release of version 9.0 of their leading edge healthcare administrative solution HEALTHsuite®. - April 16, 2010 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Optimal Imaging Adds Marketing Representative to Team
Optimal Imaging, a mobile ultrasound provider headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, today announced the addition of Ebony Anderson as marketing representative. In her new role with Optimal Imaging, Anderson will develop new business relationships with healthcare providers and act as a liaison... - April 16, 2010 - Optimal Imaging
Greensboro Mayor Issues Pet Week Proclamation for North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (www.ncvma.org) has announced that Greensboro’s mayor, William H. Knight, has signed a proclamation declaring May 2 through 8 as Pet Week. National Pet Week is an annual week of awareness designed to promote responsible pet ownership,... - April 16, 2010 - NCVMA
NHS South Birmingham Chooses ONELAN for Surgery Signage
NHS South Birmingham wanted a method for delivering messages to the patients at 65 surgeries across South Birmingham from their Head Office in Kings Norton. ONELAN Digital Signage was chosen to achieve this. - April 16, 2010 - ONELAN Digital Signage
The Future of the Neurology Devices Market to 2016 – Market Forecasts, Competitive Landscape and Pipeline Analysis Now Available at ReportsandReports
GBI Research’s report, “The Future of the Neurology Devices Market to 2016 - Market Forecasts, Competitive Landscape and Pipeline Analysis” provides key data, information and analysis on the global neurology devices market, a key segment within the medical device industry. - April 16, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
The Future of the Medical Aesthetic Devices Market to 2016 - The Market to Regain Positive Growth Now Available at ReportsandReports
GBI Research’s new report, “The Future of the Aesthetic Devices Market to 2016 - The Market to Regain Positive Growth” provides key data, information and analysis on the global aesthetic devices market, a key segment within the medical equipment industry. - April 16, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
The Future of the Diabetes Care Devices Market to 2016 - the Key Demand Drivers Remain Intact Now Available at ReportsandReports
GBI Research’s new report, “The Future of the In-Vitro Diagnostics Market to 2016 - Increasing Diagnostic Procedures Drive Demand” provides key data, information and analysis on the global in-vitro diagnostics market, a key segment within the medical equipment industry. - April 16, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Nutricap Labs to Host Free GMP Webinar for Dietary Supplement Retailers
Leading vitamin and supplement manufacturer to lead presentation on how the final phase of integrating the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practice rule for dietary supplements could impact the current state of the dietary supplement manufacturing industry. - April 15, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
House Call Dentist Offers Solution for Overscheduled Silicon Valley Families
Home Care Dentist offers a novel service for Bay Area residents seeking the convenience of seeing healthcare professionals in the comfort of home. - April 15, 2010 - Home Care Dentist
An Attorney for You Savors Role at Toyota Recall Lawsuit Conference
San Diego Toyota Recall Litigation Conference brings together attorneys nationwide with interest in pending Toyota recall lawsuits - April 15, 2010 - An Attorney for You
The Future of the Biologicals Market: Market Overview, Innovations and Company Profiles Now Available at ReportsandReports
Biopharmaceutical products are the key to the future of the pharmaceutical market. Even before the market stagnation seen in 2009 due to the recession, conventional pharmaceuticals were facing drastic consequences from the loss of patent cover for many blockbusters, and the continued failure of the R&D departments in big pharma to produce replacement candidates. - April 15, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
China Natural Asphalt or Earth Asphalt Mining and Dressing Industry, 2010 Now Available at ReportsandReports
China natural asphalt or earth asphalt mining and dressing Industry, 2010 is valuable for anyone who wants to invest in the natural asphalt or earth asphalt mining and dressing industry, to get Chinese investments; to import into China or export from China, to build factories and take advantage of lower costs in China - April 15, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Austin, Texas Urgent Care Center Implements Smartphone Technology to Connect with Patients
Austin Immediate Care urgent care center announces its partnership with Healthagen to put medical and facility information into the hands of smart phone users. With the free mobile medical phone app, iTriage, consumers can check symptoms, research possible causes and find physicians and facilities. - April 15, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
The Future of the In-Vitro Diagnostics Market to 2016 - Increasing Diagnostic Procedures Drive Demand Now Available at ReportsandReports
GBI Research’s new report, “The Future of the In-Vitro Diagnostics Market to 2016 - Increasing Diagnostic Procedures Drive Demand” provides key data, information and analysis on the global in-vitro diagnostics market, a key segment within the medical equipment industry. - April 15, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Comfort Zone Laboratories Introduces Therapeutic Bubble Wave Device That Combats Dry Eye Syndrome with Proven Efficiency
It has been statistically tabulated that 70% of patients with dry eye syndrome have signs of meibomian gland diseases, for which finding relief is much more difficult. Blepharitis is a chronic disease for which there is no cure and requires long-term treatment to keep it under control. - April 14, 2010 - Comfort Zone Labs
International Stem Cell Association Publishes Landmark Survey of Stem Cell Clinics
Stem cell association releases survey report that compares treatments, procedures and prices of 22 stem cell clinics worldwide. - April 14, 2010 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Bariatric Surgery Texas Leader, BMI of Texas, Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Bariatric surgery Texas leader, BMI of Texas, celebrates their first anniversary helping patients achieve successful weight loss.Top bariatric surgery Texas provider, BMI of Texas, celebrates their one year anniversary. These bariatric San Antonio experts have hit many milestones in their first year as they work to help their patients achieve successful weight loss. - April 14, 2010 - Bariatric Medical Institute
U.S. Market for Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Devices 2010 Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Within the gastrointestinal endoscopic device market, companies such as Boston Scientific, Cook Medical, Given Imaging, Olympus and Pentax lead the market, among many others. - April 14, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Anderson-Mcqueen to Participate in National Healthcare Decisions Day
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers along with other national, state and community organizations, are leading a massive effort to highlight the importance of advance healthcare decision-making—an effort that has culminated in the formal designation of April 16, 2010 as National Healthcare... - April 14, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
The First Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance Magazine Officially Launches Issue 1
The First Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance Magazine has officially launched its first issue. The Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance Magazine will cover both the expatriate and travel insurance sides of the industry and will be distributed electronically to thousands of businesses in over forty countries. - April 14, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces New Medical Cost Projection Technology to Support Life Care Planning Practice
Blackburn Group Inc.’s Enterprise Risk and Claim Management partners are pleased to announce they have evolved their technology associated with the Life Care Planning (LCP) practice. - April 14, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Seniors Helping Seniors Providing Free Workshops to Grand Rapids Seniors and Their Families
Seniors Helping Seniors will be providing free informational workshops for seniors and their families. The main topics that will be covered are the benefits of staying at home and home safety. At this free workshop, seniors and their families will learn what the Aid and Attendance program is and how it may help to pay for in home services. - April 14, 2010 - Seniors Helping Seniors, Michigan
Western New York Immediate Care Uses Smartphone Technology to Connect Patients with Their Facilities
WNY Immediate Care Centers is now using iTriage, a free mobile healthcare application that allows smartphone users to search medical symptoms, find possible causes and access information on procedures, providers and facilities - April 14, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Thinning Hair Experts Nanogen Continue to Build European Distribution
Nanogen’s pioneering research continues to help shape the hair loss treatment industry and provide innovative developments in the hair thinning field. - April 14, 2010 - Nanogen
Doctors.net.uk Survey Shows That Involving Clinicians Will be Key to Delivering QIPP
Doctors say a practical approach is essential to improving patient care with limited funds. - April 14, 2010 - Doctors.net.uk
Chronic Knee Pain Message Delivered Successfully by Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Manuel Banzon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold & Monroe, NJ
Dr Manuel T. Banzon gave a successful seminar last week on chronic knee pain. The seminar was delivered by the board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, New Jersey. Dr. Banzon is an expert on sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroplasty, and fracture and trauma care. - April 11, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Health Access Solutions to Participate in the CIO Healthcare Summit; Panel to Address Improving Patient Care Through Mobility
The CIO Healthcare Summit team is pleased to announce that Health Access Solutions will participate in the leading IT gathering for CIOs in healthcare and will support the executive visions panel series at this year’s event. - April 11, 2010 - CDM Media