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APS Launches Second Annual California Patient Safety Initiative, Providing Expanded Online Education for Hospitals and Clinician
New Patient Safety Campaign Builds on APS’s Successful 2008 Perinatal Safety Initiative for California, Which Provided Discounted State-of-the-Art Training for 3,000 Clinicians throughout the State. - October 15, 2009 - Advanced Practice Strategies
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ’09 The Pathologists’ Meeting™
Voicebrook to demonstrate VoiceOver® and discuss speech recognition for increased patient safety and process improvement. - October 13, 2009 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Dr. Nitan (Nitin) Bhatia Helps Huntington Beach Race Car Driver Get Back to His Winning Ways
Dr. Nitin (Nitan) Bhatia helped Orange County NASCAR driver Kyle Kelley recover from his potentially paralyzing spinal fracture. Using advanced spinal surgery techniques not available elsewhere, Dr. Bhatia helped fix the fractures and get Mr. Kelley back to racing. Kelley has gone on to win multiple races and has recently started on the NASCAR circuit. - October 09, 2009 - Irvine Spine Center
Voicebrook to Exhibit at 2009 Cerner Health Conference
Voicebrook to demonstrate VoiceOver® and discuss strategies for successful speech recognition deployment. - October 05, 2009 - Voicebrook, Inc.
Free Seminars Examine Social Security Disability Benefits
White Plains law firm, Markhoff & Mittman, is offering two Free seminars to help people learn more about obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits in New York this month. Call (718) 509-9596 to reserve your seat today! - October 02, 2009 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
Dr. Dennis Eisenberg Performs First Robotic Surgery at Baylor Medical Center of Frisco
Dr. Dennis Eisenberg performed a hysterectomy procedure as the first daVinci method robotic surgery at the Baylor Medical Center of Frisco, Texas. - September 30, 2009 - Dr. Dennis Eisenberg
Medical Tourism Corporation Brings Affordable Bariatric Surgery to the USA
Texas-based Medical Tourism Corporation ties up with Blossom Bariatrics to offer affordable weight loss surgery at Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The surgeries will be performed by Dr Thomas W Umbach one of the top bariatric surgeons in the USA and the medical director of bariatric surgery for Valley Health Systems, which is a chain of five hospitals in Las Vegas, Nevada. - September 10, 2009 - Medical Tourism Corporation
Naples Orthopaedic Surgeon Chosen as One of the "Best Doctors in America" for 2009-2010 Survey
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Robert J. Zehr, M.D. has again been selected in the 2009-2010 “Best Doctors in America” survey by fellow physicians. - August 28, 2009 - Zehr Center for Orthopaedics
Robert J. Zehr, M.D. to Speak About Arthritis, Avoiding Surgery & Latest in Surgical Techniques & Recovery
Dr. Robert J. Zehr will speak at North Collier Hospital on how patients suffering from arthritis can avoid surgery, and discuss the latest techniques in surgical care and recovery. - August 21, 2009 - Zehr Center for Orthopaedics
From Tragedy to Triumph: Five Year-Old Victim of Domestic Violence with Severed Facial Nerves is Smiling Again After Cutting-Edge Facial Plastic Surgery in San Salvador
Madeline is a 5-year-old who was atrociously slashed earlier this year by her father in a domestic violence act in her home in San Salvador. As luck would have it, Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, the director of the Facial Paralysis & Bell’s Palsy Foundation was on a medical mission trip in... - August 20, 2009 - Facial Paralysis Institute
Military Personnel Receiving Discounts for Hair Loss Solutions and Hair Restoration Through WeGrowHair.com
To further serve the communities of an expanded area, WeGrowHair.com is now offering substantial military discounts. For all individuals who have served in the military, no matter the branch, active or reserve; We Grow Hair is extending a Military Discount. - August 07, 2009 - PAI Medical Group
Baby Boomers Might Avoid Open Heart Surgery
Here below is One of the health challenges that will confront the “Baby Boom” generation is heart valve disease. - August 05, 2009 - Heart valve surgery
Why Are 1 Million Americans Traveling Outside Of the USA Every Year for Surgery
Self-Insured Employers Can Finally Reduce the cost of providing Healthcare Benefits… some by as much as 70%. - August 01, 2009 - Global Surgery Network, Inc
Florence Community Healthcare Facility is Latest Addition to Florence Arizona, Grand Opening Fall 2009
Florence Community Healthcare, a 65-bed full-service community hospital located at 450 West Adamsville Road in Florence Arizona, will open its doors to the public late Fall of 2009. Renovation of the former Pinal General Hospital is underway and on target to meet the late Fall Grand Opening deadline. Florence Community Healthcare will be a world-class hospital, close to home. It will feature state-of-the-art technology as well as superior patient care. - July 29, 2009 - Florence Community Healthcare
Insights with Host Hugh Downs Produces Program on Heart Surgery
Stories on Heart Surgery to Educate Consumers and Experts. - July 21, 2009 - InsightsSeries
Weitz & Luxenberg Lawyers Offer Free Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuit Reviews
Shoulder pain pumps have been found to lead to a permanent and painful condition known as PAGCL (Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis). For a free case revew, visit the Weitz & Luxenberg website (www.weitzlux.com) and complete a short form. - July 10, 2009 - Weitz & Luxenberg
PicoDiamond™ Black Diamond and Sapphire Surgical Knives for Ophthalmic Surgery Now Available from RICA Surgical Products
Two new lines of surgical knives with blades created from man-made diamonds and sapphires are now available from RICA Surgical Products. Designed for ophthalmic applications, the knives are precision surgical instruments, and are cost-effective and high quality replacements for traditional natural... - June 30, 2009 - RICA Surgical Products
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.
Sports & Orthopedic Center Opens Its Doors in Boca Raton
Active South Floridians now have access to the same orthopedic care provided to professional athletes. - June 26, 2009 - Sports and Orthopedic Center
Oak Brook iCAT Offers a Cutting Edge Approach to Dental Implant Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Oak Brook iCAT is the first dental imaging center of its kind to find a home in the suburbs of Chicago for dental specialists and dentists to diagnose, treatment plan, and follow their dental implant patients. - June 20, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
Len Remia, MD, South Florida Orthopedic Surgeon, Offers New Procedure to Treat Joint Pain Without Surgery
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injection is a new treatment used by Dr. Leonard Remia, orthopedic surgeon in Pompano Beach in Broward County, Florida. This less-invasive treatment may help patients avoid joint replacement surgery. - June 14, 2009 - Orthopedic Center for Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
Dr. Wittock Opens New Office
Ankle and Foot Surgeon Richard F. Wittock announces opening Ankle and Foot Institute in Fenton, Missouri at the SSM St. Clare Health Center. - June 12, 2009 - Ankle and Foot Institute
Clinical Innovations Introduces New Circumcision Device
Clinical Innovations has launched its new disposable circumcision device, the AccuCirc, to help clinicians provide precise, consistent and reliable circumcision outcomes. Touted as the only significant innovation in circumcision of the past 50 years, the AccuCirc utilizes revolutionary technology to protect the glans, ensure adequate hemostasis, and deliver the precise cut of the foreskin in a single actuation. - June 08, 2009 - Clinical Innovations
Global Decompression – Announces C.O.D. Available on All Used Axiom DRX 9000 Spinal Decompression Systems
Global Decompression now offers the option to receive a Used Axiom DRX 9000 system with no down payment until delivery, a Used Spinal Decompression industry first. - June 02, 2009 - Global Decompression
Dr. Wittock Opening New Office in Fenton, MO
Ankle and foot surgeon Richard F. Wittock announces the opening of Ankle and Foot Institute, P.C. in Fenton, Missouri at the new SSM St. Clare Health Center. - May 29, 2009 - Ankle and Foot Institute
Cartilage Restoration Center of New Jersey Opens at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey is the site of the new Cartilage Restoration Center of New Jersey which offers exciting new technology in repairing damaged cartilage in the knee and other joints of the body. - May 17, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
South Florida Orthopedic Surgeon, Len Remia, MD Explains How Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Can “Get Your Life Back in Four Short Weeks”
Len Remia, MD. FAAOS, presented “Get Your Life Back in Four Short Weeks” at the “Dinner with the Doctor” seminar at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 6th. Dr. Remia specializes in total joint replacement techniques that allow for a faster and less painful recovery. - May 16, 2009 - Orthopedic Center for Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
Joint Replacement Treatments, Wellness are Focus of South Nassau’s Newest Program
The Long Island Joint Replacement Institute™ (LIJRI) offers patient-centered treatment options and a continuum of care that is vital to achieve the maximum benefits of joint replacement surgery. - May 14, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Len Remia to Present Lecture on Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Len Remia, MD. FAAOS, will be the speaker at “Dinner with the Doctor” at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 6th. Dr. Remia is the founder of the Orthopedic Center for Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement and specializes in total joint replacement techniques that allow for faster recovery and less pain. - May 08, 2009 - Orthopedic Center for Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
Prostate Cancer Surgeons Quantify Erectile Function Recovery
CaverMap prediction methods verified. - May 08, 2009 - Blue Torch Medical Technologies, Inc.
Dr. Len Remia, MD, FAAOS Helps Patients in South Florida by Specializing in Minimally Invasive (MIS) Total Joint Replacement
Dr. Len Remia, founder of the Orthopedic Center for Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement in Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida, specializes in total joint replacement techniques that allow for faster recovery and less pain. The Orthopedic Center also offers minimally invasive sports medicine procedures. - May 07, 2009 - Orthopedic Center for Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces the Second Course in Its New Continuing Education Cancer Series, Advanced Oncology Rehabilitation for Successful Outcomes
North American Seminars introduces Advanced Oncology Rehabilitation for Successful Outcomes, a new occupational therapy and physical therapy continuing education course. This course is the second course in the North American Seminars Cancer Education Series. Details can be found at www.healthclick.com - May 05, 2009 - North American Seminars
Eden Spine Granted US Patent on the WellDisc™ Lumbar Disc Prosthesis
Eden Spine (www.EdenSpine.com), a technology driven spinal organization, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a Patent for its new generation Total Disc Prosthesis, the WellDisc™. “The WellDisc™ is a step forward in the treatment... - April 22, 2009 - Eden Spine, LLC
Wharton Welcome Weekend Keynote Speech Delivered by Alumnus and National Kidney Registry Founder & President, Garet Hil
Announcing Research Identifying $100 billion in U.S. Health Care Cost Savings. - April 18, 2009 - National Kidney Registry
Asia Pacific Warmly Welcomes the Regional Head Quarter of International Association of Medical Tourism (IAMT) Upon Its Inauguration
IAMT has opened its regional office for the Asia Pacific region. This office will provide logistic support for IAMT's global operations as well provide information about US and Europe hospitals to patients in Asia Pacific countries. - April 15, 2009 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
Research Indicates Enhancement in the Quality of Life After Cosmetic Surgery: Cosmetic Harmony Seconds It.
Cosmetic Harmony reports positive changes in patients' social lives, professional lives, sex lives, leisure activities, and relationships. - April 15, 2009 - Cosmetic Harmony
SPORT Proves Surgery is Effective Treatment for Lower Back Pain
A study published in Spine magazine found that patients who underwent surgery for lumbar disc herniation achieved greater improvement in all primary and secondary outcomes as compared to patients who received a regimen of non-operative treatment, including physical therapy and non-steroidal... - April 13, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) to Hold Open House for New Joint Center in Monroe, New Jersey
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute of Freehold, New Jersey is opening a satellite office in Monroe Township. Medical services offered by AOSMI's new office will include sports medicine, hand and wrist care, shoulder and knee care, joint replacement, physiatry, fracture care, osteoporosis care, spine care, foot and ankle care, and work injury care. The public is invited to an open house event to tour the facility and meet the orthopedic surgeons on April 17 from noon to 4 p.m. - April 10, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Unique Glaucoma Eye Test Approved by Ministry of Health Mexico. Diaton Diagnostic Tonometers Measure Eye Pressure IOP Through Eyelid. BiCOM Inc Expands to Latin America.
Diaton Tonometer a unique "Glaucoma Eye Test" with FDA, CE, Health Canada and now with Health Mexico approval BiCOM Inc., challenges the issue of blindness caused by glaucoma through out the world. BiCOM, Inc. plans to establish Diaton tonometer distribution channels in every Latin American country. - March 02, 2009 - BiCOM Inc.
Speakers Announced for 1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress April 27th-29th 2009
1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress takes places in Monterrey, Mexico, April 27th-29th, 2009. The Medical Tourism Association, http://www.medicaltourismassociation.com and Monterrey Healthcare City http://www.monterreyciudaddelasalud.com.mx have partnered together to... - February 28, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) Are the First Medical Tourism Facilitators to Enter Into Agreements with Insurance Companies
Three Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) are the first medical tourism facilitators to enter into agreements with insurance companies and marketers of insurance products to offer medical tourism facilitators to their members and participants. - January 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
American's Hip Resurfacing in India
Rising medical costs and inadequate attention brings American to Indian surgeon for a Hip resurfacing operation. - December 20, 2008 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
NuU Medspa Makes a Difference in Their Hometown of Arizona, Donating to Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center
NuU Medspa support the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea, by donating to the Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation’s annual Playing for T.I.ME. The proceeds from their 14th annual 2008, Playing for T.I.M.E (Technology/Imaging/Management/Education), event will support the... - December 10, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Cornea Clinic, Conducts Course on Lamellar Corneal Surgery (DALK, DSEK,DSAEK) for the First Time in India
Cornea clinic, located at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India conducted a three day course on Lamellar Corneal Surgery (including Manual anterior lamellar keratoplasty - ALK, Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty - DALK, Automated lamellar therapeutic keratoplasty - ALTK, Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty - DSEK, and Descemet’s stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty - DSAEK). - December 10, 2008 - Cornea Clinic
"Plastic Surgeon as Artist" – Dr. Krakovsky Receives the 100 Best Cosmetic Surgeons of the World Award
The International Phalloplasty Institute and the American Academy of Phalloplasty Surgeons are pleased to announce that Alexander Krakovsky, MD has been named as one of The 100 Best Cosmetic Surgeons of the World for 2008. Dr. Krakovsky was chosen for this award by the Scientific Committee for the... - December 02, 2008 - Alexander A. Krakovsky, MD
Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India Announces Oxinium Knee for Young Patients
A 34 year old Dutch male citizen became the youngest person in the Netherlands and perhaps in India to receive a long lasting knee replacement in India. His knee replacement was implanted by Computer assisted surgery or navigation by Dr. A.K.Venkatachalam of the Knee & Shoulder clinic of Chennai at a private hospital here. - December 01, 2008 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces 3 New Sponsors for 2009
The World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress which will be held October 26-28th in Los Angeles California is pleased to announce three new sponsors. AllMedicalTourism.com, Orthopedic Surgery Center of Orange County, and FV Hospital have all signed on to sponsor and exhibit for 2009. Both... - November 15, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
NuU Medspa Welcomes Prestigious Surgeon and Founder of Midwest LipoDissolve & Weight Loss On-Board
Dr. Vishnu Subramani, Board Certified Physician & Surgeon, joins the reputable NuU Medical Spa. Dr. Subramani specializes in weight management and body sculpting procedures. He has successfully performed over 2,500 body sculpting procedures including; LipoDissolve, SmartLipo, and Tumescent... - November 13, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Hip Replacement Surgery in Indian Hospital Relieves Nigerian Lady's Suffering
Elizabeth Jumai Kotso, a middle aged Nigerian lady now walks free from arthritic pain after a hip replacement and ankle fusion in India by Dr.A.K.Venkatachalam of the Knee & Shoulder clinic of Chennai. - November 06, 2008 - Knee & Shoulder Clinic of Chennai, India
Safest Weight Loss Surgery for Britons Travelling Abroad
Due to the financial pressures on the UK National Health Service, the vast majority of patients who are urgently in need of Obesity Surgery are forced to pay privately for their operations. - October 12, 2008 - Cosmetic Bliss