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Dulce Almanzar, MD Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health), the premier practice of primary and specialty care, is proud to announce that family medicine physician Dulce Almanzar, MD, has joined its team. She will be practicing at 1377 5th Avenue, Bay Shore, NY... - April 02, 2022 - New York Health
The Medical Center of Aurora Recognized by the American College of Cardiology in the “Best Hospitals” Issue of U.S. News & World Report
The Medical Center of Aurora has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology in the “Best Hospitals” issue of U.S. News & World Report as the top ranked hospital in Colorado for providing outstanding care to heart patients. - March 29, 2022 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Moiz A. Hamdani, MD Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health), the premier practice of primary and specialty care is proud to announce that internal medicine physician Moiz A. Hamdani, MD, has joined its team of physicians. He will be practicing at 1866 Wading River Manor Road, Wading River, NY 11792, and 6144 Route 25 A, Suite... - March 02, 2022 - New York Health
National Red Sock Day Declared for Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness
Red Sock Day for Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness (P.A.D.) is bringing greater attention to how leg health can indicate risk for heart attack, stroke and amputation. Three in five heart attack sufferers have P.A.D., plaque build-up in mainly the leg arteries, but most don't know it, if at all, until it's too late, and heart attack, stroke or amputation are imminent. Red Sock Day inspires a candid conversation between patients and their physicians to check the leg pulses of everyone over 40. - February 07, 2022 - The Way To My Heart
February Marks the Official Launch of National Self-Check Month; an Invaluable Reminder That Touching Yourself Could Help Save Your Life
Celebrating National Self-check Month - February 03, 2022 - Self chec
Flow Therapy Opens Second Clinic in Greater San Antonio Area
Flow Therapy, the nation’s leading provider of Enhanced External Counter-pulsation (EECP) services, a non-invasive treatment that increases blood flow to the heart and throughout the cardiovascular system, has opened a new outpatient clinic in Live Oak, Texas. It is Flow Therapy’s eighth outpatient clinic nationwide, and the second in the greater San Antonio area. - January 19, 2022 - Flow Therapy
Thrombolex, Inc. – BASHIR™ Endovascular Catheters Show Dramatic Reduction in Thromboembolic Occlusions
Thrombolex, Inc. – BASHIR™ Endovascular Catheters Show Dramatic Reduction in Thromboembolic Occlusions in Segmental Pulmonary Arteries of Patients with Acute Intermediate Risk PE: Interim Results of NIH-Funded RESCUE Trial - January 17, 2022 - Thrombolex, Inc.
VoCare Names MobilDrTech US Distribution Partner for Vitals360® Remote Monitoring Device
MobilDrTech, Inc. is proud to announce its’ selection by VoCare as a solutions partner to market and distribute their Vitals360® device for Remote Patient Monitoring and Chronic Care Management (RPM/CCM). The product, with 4G LTE cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities on a pocket-sized device, is available immediately from MobilDrTech for medical providers, telemedicine equipment and service providers, hospitals, health systems, home health agencies and third-party payers. - January 13, 2022 - MobilDrTech, Inc.
Hartford HealthCare’s Heart & Vascular Institute Becomes National Leader on the Scalable Utilization of Value-Based Contracts for Medical Devices
Hartford HealthCare implements automated value-based contract monitoring using Mondopoint technology platform. - November 29, 2021 - Mondopoint
The Medical Center of Aurora Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health & Fortune
The Medical Center of Aurora is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, according to IBM Watson Health and Fortune. It is the only hospital within Colorado to receive this prestigious recognition. The annual study highlights the top-performing cardiovascular hospitals in the U.S. - November 16, 2021 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Thrombolex, Inc. - DVT Results with the Bashir™ Catheter.
The BASHIR™ Endovascular Catheter (BEC) and the BASHIR™ Plus Endovascular Catheters (BASHIR™+ 10, BASHIR™+20, BASHIR™+30, BASHIR™+40) are hybrid devices that enable both mechanical and pharmacological treatment through use of an expandable infusion basket with... - October 14, 2021 - Thrombolex, Inc.
Thrombolex, Inc. – Interim Results of NIH-Funded RESCUE Trial
Thrombolex, Inc. – BASHIR™ Endovascular Catheter Shows Marked Reduction in RV/LV Ratio and Thrombus Burden in Patients with Acute Intermediate-Risk PE - October 06, 2021 - Thrombolex, Inc.
NY Imaging Specialists Brings the Future of Medical Imaging to Nassau County
NY Imaging Specialists today announced the opening of a brand-new comprehensive imaging center in Nassau County. The center includes advanced imaging technology, a women’s health center, an interventional radiology suite, and an adjoining New York Cancer & Blood Specialists medical... - October 04, 2021 - New York Imaging Specialists
Thrombolex, Inc. – RESCUE Trial Interim Data Presented at VIVA
Thrombolex, Inc. continues to enroll in the pivotal RESCUE trial for the treatment of patients with acute submassive pulmonary embolism (PE). This trial is conducted using the BASHIR™ and BASHIR™ S-B Endovascular Catheters (BEC) under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) from the... - September 29, 2021 - Thrombolex, Inc.
THROMBOLEX, Inc. – Attendance at VIVA & VEINS
THROMBOLEX, Inc. will be attending the VEINS Conference (Booth T8) and VIVA Physicians Conference (Booth #502) in Las Vegas, NV October 3-7. - September 16, 2021 - Thrombolex, Inc.
2nd Hospital in the World Offering AI Laser-Guided Mobile Robotic System with Imaging Support
The Medical Center of Aurora now features a new hybrid OR suite that includes a state-of-the-art image guided therapeutic system used for minimally invasive procedures requiring x-ray or CT navigation. This is only the second install of this system in the world. - August 13, 2021 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Riester Acquires PCP Stethoscopes from RNK - MobilDrTech Continues Stethoscope Sales & Expands Product Line
Rudolf Riester GmbH of Jungingen, Germany, has acquired PCP-USB and PCP-1 stethoscopes from RNK Products, Inc. The RNK PCP line of stethoscopes has been rebranded as ri-sonic® PCP stethoscopes and Riester has assumed manufacturing operations and distribution. MobilDrTech, Inc. is pleased to announce a business affiliation with Riester where MobilDrTech will continue marketing, sales and support for the ri-sonic® PCP stethoscopes as an authorized dealer for Riester. - August 10, 2021 - MobilDrTech, Inc.
Microvascular Therapeutics Has Received Funds from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Microvascular Therapeutics (MVT) has received funds from the from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), a part of the National Institutes of Health for its program to treat cardiovascular disease, which kills more Americans than any other disease. As a leader in fluorocarbon... - July 19, 2021 - Microvascular Therapeutics, Inc.
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Announces Appointment of President
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is excited to announce the appointment of Todd O’Connell to the position of President. nycancer.com/blog/2021/07/15/new-york-cancer-blood-specialists-announces-appoin/ Todd O’Connell... - July 15, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Power Wellness Rebrands National Medical Fitness Programming Supporting Population Health
MyFitRx™ (formerly Next Steps Fitness Programs™) is a proprietary medically integrated exercise program with 10 pathways designed to assist individuals living with a chronic disease, managing medical conditions or who need additional support. Individuals are referred by a healthcare... - July 14, 2021 - Power Wellness Management
Delaware County’s Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) Awarded $25,000 to Bring Ultrasound Training to Delaware County
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.), a leader in medical career training was awarded $25,000 by The McLean Contributionship for the acquisition of equipment to launch a two-year degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. P.I.T. will be the first college in Delaware County to offer the region an opportunity to train to become an Ultrasound Technician at the two-year level. - June 28, 2021 - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
GRG Announces 2021 Regenerative Medicine Congress in Dubai UAE
The 2nd Global Regenerative Medicine Congress will be held in Dubai 9-11 September 2021. Registration is now open. Global Regenerative Academy is a world-renowned medical society scientifically studying the clinical application of biological products in the human body. Regenerative Medicine treatments using biological products have been used to slow down the natural aging process, treat a variety of pathologies and improve the quality of life of patients. - June 28, 2021 - Global Regenerative Group
eMudhra Receives SAFE Identity Certification
eMudhra, a global digital enabler and a premier provider of PKI and Cybersecurity solutions, announced that they have received SAFE Identity certification. - June 16, 2021 - eMudhra Inc.
Innovative Medical Fitness Program Featured in The International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine
Power Wellness is proud to announce that the International Journal of Sports Medicine has published “Medically Integrated Fitness Program Review to Improve Health and Functional Outcomes,” a retrospective investigation into the effectiveness of prescriptive exercise. Outcomes data from... - June 08, 2021 - Power Wellness Management
Vesalio Initiates FDA IDE Stroke Study
Vesalio announces another key milestone to support entry into the US neurovascular thrombectomy market. Enrollment has commenced in the Vesalio CLEAR(1) acute ischemic stroke FDA IDE clinical trial utilizing the NeVa(TM) thrombectomy technology platform. With twenty participating stroke treatment... - May 11, 2021 - Vesalio
AVA Fundamentals of Peripheral Intravenous Vascular Access™ Addresses One of Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2021
The Association for Vascular Access and B. Braun Medical Inc. announced the US launch of the first of three online courses that will comprise a free comprehensive curriculum on the placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) that is being offered to pre-licensure medical, nursing, respiratory therapy and other allied healthcare schools. Peripheral vascular harm was named to ECRI’s top 10 patient safety concerns in 2021. The curriculum includes infection prevention and legal issues. - May 07, 2021 - Association for Vascular Access (AVA)
NozeSeal, LLC, Invention Helps Sleep Apnea Patients
NozeSeal, LLC announces the release of Trial Packs of the NozeSeal™ adhesive strip, an accessory that secures and seals a positive airway pressure (PAP) nasal pillow to a patient's nose. This inexpensive new product helps prevent air leaks, headgear discomfort, facial skin irritation, and hair damage, to deliver a great night’s sleep for those suffering from sleep apnea. Benefits include improved PAP comfort and efficacy and fits any commercially available nasal pillow. - April 15, 2021 - NozeSeal
Nation’s Kidney Care Community: Allow Nation’s Dialysis Facilities Ability to Administer Vaccines to Vulnerable Kidney Patients
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers, and manufacturers – has recently sent letters to congressional leaders... - March 02, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Gwinnett County's CardioVascular Group Adds New Physician
CardioVascular Group, a cardiology practice which has serviced the north Atlanta metropolitan area for more than 30 years, has hired Dr. Lin Gao. Her first day was Feb. 1. - March 01, 2021 - CardioVascular Group Atlanta
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Improve Patient Quality of Life with Supportive and Palliative Care Services; Palliative Care Division Will Expand Patient Care
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, announced it will provide full-time Supportive and Palliative Care services throughout its cancer centers on Long Island and New York... - February 12, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Clients Discover a Fresh Health Care Experience at Bellingham Respiratory Care and Equipment Company
Respiratory therapist Kelly Maycumber and Amrit Kaur prioritize patient care and provide state-of-the-art equipment and service at AFresh Respiratory Therapy Services & Equipment in Bellingham, Washington. - February 10, 2021 - AFresh - Respiratory & Home Medical Equipment
Family Medicine Physician, Bianca Garcia, MD Joins New York Health
New York Health (NY Health) is proud to announce that board-certified Family Medicine physician, Bianca Garcia, MD has joined the multidisciplinary team of physicians. She will be practicing at 69 W Main St., Bay Shore, NY... - February 03, 2021 - New York Health
Linshom Announces European Patent Coverage for the Linshom Continuous Respiratory Monitor
Linshom announced today receipt of patents in five European countries including Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Great Britain. This adds to and expands the current Linshom patent portfolio held in the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico and China. The lack of a simple, portable and inexpensive... - January 28, 2021 - Linshom
Swedish Medical Center Bringing World-Class Cardiology Care to Greenwood Village
New location provides access to Cleveland Clinic fellowship-trained cardiologist. - January 15, 2021 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
MedAware Systems Launches Comprehensive Structural Heart Device Surveillance for Reported Events
MedAware Systems’ Science of Health Informatics (SOHInfo) is offering a comprehensive surveillance service for structural heart devices. The service reports events from leading regulatory databases, along with published articles in the medical literature. SOHInfo Surveillance continuously... - January 14, 2021 - Biomed Industries Inc.
Dr. Lowell I. Gerber, M.D. is Honored by the Top 100 Registry as a Top 100 Doctor in the Field of Holistic Cardiology
Dr. Lowell I. Gerber, M.D. is a physician/holistic cardiologist affiliated with Bio-Individual Health Strategies, LLC, Maine (www.bihmd.com) and La Luz Wellness Center, Galeana, Mexico (www.clinicofthelight.com) Dr. Gerber earned his undergraduate degree and Master’s degree in Physiology of... - January 13, 2021 - Top100 Registry Inc.
New York Health Welcomes Nephrologist to Practice
New York Health is pleased to announce board-certified Darren S. Kaufman, MD, MS has joined its nephrology team and will be practicing at 2500 Route 347, Bldg. #14A Stony Brook, NY 11790. nyhealth.com/new-york-health-welcomes-nephrologist-to-practice-2/ Dr. Kaufman has special interest and... - January 01, 2021 - New York Health
The Tides Within Us - the Science Behind the Experience
Marshmallow Laser Feast collaborates with Fraunhofer MEVIS to create its latest immersive artwork, The Tides Within Us. - December 15, 2020 - Marshmallow Laser Feast
New York Health Welcomes Primary Care Physician Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP
Board-Certified Internist and Geriatric Medicine physician, Charles G. Bleecher, MD, FACP will be joining New York Health's team of dedicated physicians. - December 10, 2020 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Vesalio Reports 2,500 Patient Milestone
Vesalio reports it has surpassed 2,500 clinical cases with the NeVa™ neuro-thrombectomy platform. Physicians have evaluated the Neva Drop Zone™ technology with enthusiasm as it has shown a unique capability of removing the full spectrum of clot types in large vessel occlusion ischemic... - December 07, 2020 - Vesalio
HCA/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Director of Acute Care Services
North Suburban Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Brooke Nelson, RN to director of acute care services. Nelson will oversee the acute care units at the hospital including the Medical/Surgical unit and the Orthopaedic/Trauma unit. Nelson is a familiar HealthONE colleague having... - November 18, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Black Book™ Moves ZyDocⓇ to #2 in Medical Transcription Clinical Services and #6 Transcription Software Solution Vendor of 2020
ZyDoc was ranked second in medical transcription services and sixth for their TrackDoc Connect enterprise cloud transcription platform in the 2020 Black Book™ Market Research vendors survey by 203 hospitals and 2,263 physician practices. - November 16, 2020 - ZyDoc
Vascular Care Leaders Applaud Rep. Ruben Gallego for Co-Sponsoring Bill to Address Health Inequities in Peripheral Artery Disease
The Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act aims to prevent amputations by expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage for PAD and establishing a PAD education program. - October 28, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
Double Heart and Kidney Transplant Recipient Reveals Secrets to Survival During Difficult Times in New Book
At a time when people are struggling with uncertainty and disharmony in their daily lives, along comes a story of against-the-odds survival and hope. "Roasting Karma" is a memoir about resilience and strength in the face of repeated trials which also includes the loss of two spouses to breast cancer. - October 23, 2020 - Healing Digest Ltd.
CardioVascular Coalition Applauds Introduction of Legislation to Reduce Amputations, Improve Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness & Screening
Reps. Donald Payne, Jr., Bobby Rush and Ruben Gallego introduce Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act to expand coverage for PAD screening and intervention. - October 22, 2020 - CardioVascular Coalition
World’s First and Only Implantable Cardiac Monitor and Patient Alerting System for Acute Coronary Syndromes Takes Place at Pavilion Surgery Center, Orange, California
Sovereign Healthcare, a leading healthcare management company in Orange County, announced today the game changing work taking place at Pavilion Surgery Center, a St. Joseph Hospital affiliate, managed by Sovereign Healthcare. The procedure, performed by Kelly Tucker, M.D., uses the AngelMed... - October 08, 2020 - Sovereign Healthcare
XECAN Announces Its "Touchless" Facial Recognition Technology Can Identify and Verify Patients with or Without Masks on
Patients can be checked in and verified against the EMR system using facial recognition even if the patients have their masks on. - October 07, 2020 - XECAN
HealthONE Offers Free Atrial Fibrillation Virtual Event
Afib (Atrial fibrillation) is the most common type of heartbeat irregularity or arrhythmia. An estimated 2.3 million to 6.1 million people have Afib in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Join exerts from Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates and Denver Heart to... - September 24, 2020 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
Vesalio Expands Sales Network, Initiates Virtual Physician Training and Announces High First Pass Effect Rate Publication
Vesalio Expands Sales Network, Initiates Virtual Physician Training and Announces High First Pass Effect Rate Publication - September 16, 2020 - Vesalio
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Names Linda Gray as Chief Nursing Officer
Swedish Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Gray, RN, MHA, NEA-BC, as Swedish Medical Center's new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Gray will join the executive team and will be responsible for driving, supporting, and modeling a culture focused on employee engagement,... - August 29, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish