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Educated Patient Announces Opening of Tampa Bay Patient Education Center
Educated Patient just announced the opening of their first Patient Education Center in the Tampa Bay, FL area. Over 100 classes ranging from cancer, diabetes, mental illness to cardiovascular disease will be available to patients and their families. - August 13, 2010 - Educated Patient, LLC
Florence Community Healthcare in Florence Arizona, a Full-Service Hospital, Opens Its Doors to the Public, July 23, 2010
With the economy still struggling and jobs scarce in many sectors, one rural community in Florence Arizona is celebrating the opening of a new full-service hospital. Not only will it bring much needed medical care and specialties to the region, it will add over $10 million annually in "collateral benefit." FCHC has already created over 100 new jobs and will add over 100 more in the next year. - July 29, 2010 - Florence Community Healthcare
Einstein Cardiac Rehab Center Screens Patients for Depression with Polaris Health Direction's Cardiac Solution
Cardiologists at Einstein’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Center are now offering screening and monitoring for depression, using a new mental health assessment system that identifies patients in need of help. - July 27, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
IP Video Systems’ Latest Ultra HD Encoder/Decoder– the V2D XP 100 –a Small Form Factor Model Enables Remote Collaboration and Video Conferencing Over IP Networks
IP Video Systems Inc, the leader in real-time Ultra HD video and desktop graphics streaming and collaboration, announced the debut of its latest product– the V2D XP 100 –a single channel, small form factor hardware encoder/decoder designed for video/desktop graphics streaming and remote... - June 07, 2010 - IP Video Systems, Inc.
Jean Brown Research Announces Participation in a Phase II/III Clinical Trial of Investigational Vaccine Used to Prevent Infection in Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients
Jean Brown Research Announces Its Participation in a Phase II/III Clinical Trial of an Investigational Vaccine Used to Prevent Staphylococcus Aureus Infection in Patients Undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgery. - May 19, 2010 - Jean Brown Research
Freeland Systems Re-Launches the AccessPoint Product Line with Enhanced EMR Connectivity and Multimodality Cardiology PACS
Feeland Systems introduces AccessPoint X-change which provides direct connection to Ultrasound, Nuclear and CT studies and reporting to the Internet Cloud. - May 18, 2010 - Freeland Systems
Freeland Systems Launches Subscription SaaS Cardiology PACS
Freeland Systems introduces a cost-effective, full-featured, web based image and reporting solution for cardiology practices. - May 01, 2010 - Freeland Systems
Polaris Study Links Social Supports to Reduced Risk of Hospitalization for Heart Patients
Research, conducted by Polaris Health Directions under a grant from the National Institutes of Health, has found a strong link between a supportive social network (family, friends and community) and reduced risk of hospitalization among cardiac patients. - March 27, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
NRC Teams Up for Heart Health
National Relief Charities (NRC) supports American Heart Association and reservation programs with heart health. - March 05, 2010 - National Relief Charities
Arrhythmia Alliance - Midlands Town Leads the Way in Installing Life-Saving Public Defibrillators
When someone suddenly collapses from Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the street or at a public event, time and knowledge are crucial factors around whether they survive. All too often, they die before an ambulance can reach them. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) kills more people a year than breast cancer,... - February 18, 2010 - Arrhythmia Alliance
February is American Heart Month and Nordic Walking Poles Can Help Improve Cardiovascular Fitness
Doctors and Physical Therapists here in the USA have recently discovered that Nordic Ski Walking Poles radically improve balance, stability and gait – a huge aid during cardiac rehabilitation and for those with MS, Parkinson’s and Neuropathy (No Longer Just for Athletes and Expert Skiers). Wounded Warriors are also benefiting from the use of Nordic Walking Poles donated from www.skiwalking.com and the American Nordic Walking System. - February 11, 2010 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
On February 12, 2010, the Shelton School is Holding Their Annual Jump-a-Thon Honoring Brian Price of Dallas, Texas
"My experience with the SADS Foundation has always been beneficial, but in different ways over the past 2 ½ years. It began with a phone call I made searching for answers after the sudden and unexpected death of my healthy fifteen year old son, Brian. With the help of the SADS Foundation the mystery unraveled. Now I am able to impact the education of others about Long QT Syndrome which is why I organized an annual fundraising event." - Kathy Martin - February 10, 2010 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
It is American Heart Month and ParentYourParents.com Provides Valuable Information About the #1 Killer in America
In observance of American Heart Month, ParentYourParents.com, the #1 source for eldercare information, is posting articles and a blog series giving visitors access to information about heart disease, which affects over 13 million people in America. - February 10, 2010 - ParentYourParents.com
Transradial Cardiac Catheterization Program Opens in Broward County, Florida
Dr Arnold Ghitis and his associates Dr. Carr and Dr. Cusnir establish a Transradial Cardiac Catheterization Program in Broward County, Florida. - February 09, 2010 - Diagnostic Cardiology Associates
Simple Hand Inc is the Publisher of The Simplified Handbook for Living with Heart Disease and Other Chronic Diseases
The Simplified Handbook is a comprehensive, doctor reviewed and approved book explains heart disease from a patient’s perspective. Without complicated medical mumbo-jumbo, this blunt and hilarious book is a total lifesaver. For more information, please visit http://www.simplehand.org. - February 05, 2010 - Simple Hand Inc
Differential Diagnosis and Medical Screening Introduced by North American Seminars, Inc.
Medical Screening for the presence of disease processes has always been an important part of a comprehensive patient evaluation. A general knowledge of various disease processes and knowing when to refer a patient to their physician for further evaluation and testing is critically important. - January 26, 2010 - North American Seminars
Humanity First Medical Volunteer Returns Home from Haiti
After serving hundreds of patients for more than a week in Haiti, Dr. Omar Shmas, Humanity First Disaster Relief Medical volunteer is returning to the United States on Saturday, January 23. Dr. Shams will be arriving at New Orleans International (MSY) airport, at 10:45 PM CT. Dr. Shams is a... - January 25, 2010 - Humanity First
HealthSaaS.net Signs Reseller and Integration Agreement with BioSign
HealthSaaS.net and BioSign Technologies Inc. (CNSX:BIO) today announced they have entered into an alliance agreement that enables HealthSaaS.net to resell BioSign products and integrate patient driven data into the HealthSaaS.net Personal Health Record (PHR) treatment management service. - December 11, 2009 - HealthSaaS, Inc
Insights with host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Health
Stories on Heart Health for Consumer and Expert Learning. - December 11, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Surgery
Stories on Heart Surgery to Educate Consumers and Experts - December 10, 2009 - InsightsSeries
ALPCO Diagnostics and BioPorto Diagnostics Enter Into Distribution Partnership
ALPCO Diagnostics has taken on the responsibility to promote and sell BioPorto Diagnostics’ immunoassays on the US and Canadian markets. The primary product focus is BioPorto’s unrivalled portfolio of human and animal immunoassays for measuring NGAL – the breakthrough kidney... - December 08, 2009 - ALPCO
Randox Unveils Cardiac Care Technology at Major European Medical Event
RANDOX Laboratories (“Randox”), the Antrim-based independent global diagnostics company, will today unveil a revolutionary new cardiac machine at the world’s largest medical trade fair being held this week in Dusseldorf, Germany. - November 21, 2009 - Randox Laboratories
UK’s Leading Heart Rhythm Charity Backs National Campaign to Highlight Atrial Fibrillation
Charity welcomes new campaign by BHF to improve knowledge of Atrial Fibrillation - November 16, 2009 - Arrhythmia Alliance
Inspiration for Heart-Healthy Cooking with Indian Flavors
A success story brings a fusion food cookbook to market. - November 15, 2009 - Sugandhi
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions (CCI) Journal Publishes Sahajanand Medical Technologies PAINT Trial 1 Year Results
“The 74th issue of prestigious international journal Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions published an article of Sahajanand Medical Technologies PAINT (PercutAneous INTervention) Trial - A randomized evaluation of two drug-eluting stents with identical metallic platform and biodegradable polymer but different agents (Paclitaxel or Sirolimus) compared against Bare stents: 1-year result.” - November 01, 2009 - Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Freeland Systems Sues Kardia Health Systems
Freeland Systems, LLC has filed claims in a lawsuit in Federal district court in Minnesota against Kardia Health Systems of Minneapolis, Minnesota. - October 22, 2009 - Freeland Systems
Revolutionary Randox Technology Offers Multiple Cardiac Tests Within Minutes
Randox Laboratories have launched a revolutionary new Biochip Analyser that will save cardiac patients lives by providing immediate diagnosis at the point of care. Cardiovascular disease is a progressive and complicated condition, covering a spectrum of symptoms and biochemical processes which are... - October 14, 2009 - Randox Laboratories
MD Now Urgent Care Centers” Opens New Boynton Beach Location - Sees Unprecedented Growth in Palm Beach County, Florida
Urgent care – Boynton Beach style. MD Now Urgent Care / Walk-in Medical Centers, - Palm Beach County’s fastest growing medical business – has recently opened its fifth “state of the art” medical Clinic in Boynton Beach, Florida’s “Gateway to the Gulfstream”. Its sixth and largest medical center is set to open this November 2009 in the West Palm Beach. - October 07, 2009 - MD Now Urgent Care
ALPCO and Athera Biotechnologies Sign Distribution Agreement in North America
ALPCO Diagnostics, a leading developer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits, is pleased to announce that they have signed with Athera Biotechnologies as their new distribution channel in the North America. Sean Conley, COO of ALPCO, said “We are very excited about the... - October 06, 2009 - ALPCO
Differential Integration of Biological Systems (DIBS) and Its Application in Curing Coronary Artery Disease
Dr Ravishankar Polisetty presented, in his keynote lecture, an interesting concept of DIBS (Differential Integration of Biological Systems), which he developed over several years and presented for the first time in The 3rd Antwerp Medical Congress in the Antwerp medical University. Sidney Brenner... - September 23, 2009 - Sai Ganga Panacea LLC
$1.8 Million Dollars in Private Placement Has Been Completed for Texas Based Heart Test Laboratories, Maker of the MyoVista System
Heart Test Labs is pleased to announce the successful and fully subscribed completion of a Private Placement in the amount of $1.8 Million Dollars. - September 05, 2009 - Heart Test Labs
Free Cholesterol Screening in Chandler AZ
September is National Cholesterol Education Month and Kyrene Medical Center Internal Medicine, located in Chandler is offering Free Cholesterol Screening to the community, no Insurance or cash needed. - September 04, 2009 - Kyrene Medical Center
The SMART Motivational Study Demonstrates WatchWT™ is Effective for Treating Overweight and Obesity in Primary Care
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) announces the results from the Self Monitoring & Resting Metabolic Rate Technology (SMART) Motivational study were published in Patient Education & Counseling, an international scientific journal for patient education and health promotion... - August 28, 2009 - Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.
Life Clinic Hirudotherapy & Healing Pty Ltd is All About Using Leeches, Successfully Helping People Suffering Many Ailments, Including Heart Disease & Stroke
In Australia, Mehdi Jaffari is known as the first Leech Therapist to use his methods of applying leeches to treat cardiovascular and vascular disease, leading to a Patent application, which has been approved and sealed by IP Australia. - August 25, 2009 - Life Clinic Hirudotherapy & Healing Pty Ltd
SMI Presentation Offers Plant Sourced Surgical Bleeding Solution
SMI (Starch Medical Inc.) is pleased to announce participation at the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons congress. - August 20, 2009 - Starch Medical Inc.
Myocardium Technologies Launches New Heart Rate Variability Recording System
Microcardiography Recording System Acquires Heart Rate Variability Information along with Cardiac Micropotentials. - August 19, 2009 - Myocardium Technologies
Heart Test Labs Announces Interim Corporate Headquarters in Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
Heart Test Labs Announced today their move to a corporate headquarters located in Colleyville, Texas. "With the success of our clinical trials and preliminary funding, we are now able to expand our operations in anticipation of future growth", said Drew Diaz, Heart Test Lab's CEO. - August 16, 2009 - Heart Test Labs
Myocardium Technologies Launches New Precision Recording System to Acquire Micropotential Cardiac Signals
Microcardiography Recording System from Myocardium Technologies is Designed to Track Dynamic Electrocardiographic Evidence from Pristine Heart Signals. - August 04, 2009 - Myocardium Technologies
Atrial Switch Operation Successfully Performed at Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital, a leading cardiac care hospital in Chennai, successfully performed an Atrial Switch Operation, on a fourteen year old boy, brought to Chennai from Baroda by the sisters of Missionaries of Charity. The surgery was successfully performed on July 14, 2009. - July 31, 2009 - Frontier Lifeline
As US Obesity Rates Continue to Climb, Celebrity Trainer and Operation Fitness Founder Receives Resolution from Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti
Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti will be presenting Michael Torchia, founder of Operation Fitness with a resolution from the City of Los Angeles for his work as a health expert and his Shape Up America Campaign. This presentation will take place this Friday, July 31st, 2009 between 10:00 - 10:30am. - July 30, 2009 - Michael Torchia
HobNobMurfreesboro Announces Middle Tennessee Medical Center Receives Top Award for Stroke Care
MTMC Stroke Program recognized in “America’s Best Hospitals” issue of US News & World Report for providing quality stroke care brought to you by HobNobMurfreesboro.com. - July 24, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Health
Stories on Heart Health for Consumer and Expert Learning - July 21, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Surgery
Stories on Heart Surgery to Educate Consumers and Experts. - July 21, 2009 - InsightsSeries
DMG Productions is Currently in Production of a New Segment on "Cardiovascular Health" as Part of Their "Health Heroes" Television Program
“We’ve all heard that ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’ since we were children, but the aging baby boomers don’t have to hear this cliché to believe it now.” - July 10, 2009 - DMG Productions, LLC
Six Month Clinical Outcomes of SMT’s Supralimus-Sirolimus Eluting Stent with a Biodegradable Polymer is Presented at EuroPCR 09
Six Month Clinical Outcomes of SMT’s Supralimus-Sirolimus Eluting Stent with a Biodegradable Polymer (part of the prospective Multicenter E-Series Registry) is presented at EuroPCR 2009. - July 01, 2009 - Sahajanand Medical Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
GISH Biomedical, Inc., a Member of the MEDOS Group, Receives FDA Clearance for GBS® – Heparin Free Products
Today GISH announces that it has received FDA clearance for its perfusion products with GBS (GISH Biocompatible Surface) - Heparin Free Coating for the cardiopulmonary surgery market. This includes oxygenators, venous reservoirs, arterial filters, heat exchangers, and tubing used in perfusion... - June 29, 2009 - GISH Biomedical, Inc.
Cardiac Screening Company, Heart Test Laboratories, Names Richard Gray MD as It's U.S. Clinical Advisor
Heart Test Labs, inventors of the non-invasive Myo-Vista Cardiac Screening System(TM), is pleased to announce the addition of Dr Richard Gray M.D., FACC, FAHA as it's United States based Clinical Advisor. Dr Gray is currently the American Heart Association's Western States Affiliate President-Elect. - June 20, 2009 - Heart Test Labs
North American Seminars, Inc. Is Looking for Medical Professionals and Medical Content Writers and Researchers
North American Seminars, Inc. is expanding and looking for medical professionals to assist in the creation of educational material and present live education training across the United States and Europe. - June 16, 2009 - North American Seminars
Burrito Diet Empowers Dads to Conquer Their Obesity
The Burrito Diet is Matt Lisk's wonderfully simple, perfectly adaptable, and astonishingly successful healthy-eating-for-healthy-living program. He lost 80 pounds on The Burrito Diet and has kept it off for almost four years, which is a lifetime for chronic dieters. Matt lost the weight so he could be there for his wife and sons, and thinks The Burrito Diet makes a perfect gift for the overweight dad or husband this Fathers' Day who are looking to do the same. - June 02, 2009 - The Burrito Diet
HealthSaaS.net Becomes a “Front Runner” with the Release of HealthSaaS.net v4.1
HealthSaaS.net today announced it will launch a new application using Microsoft SQL Server 2008, earning the company Front Runner status from Microsoft Corp. HealthSaaS.net in combination with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 helps enable healthcare providers, research organizations, and payors, improve... - June 02, 2009 - HealthSaaS, Inc