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Advocacy Group Warns FDA on New Hydrocodone Formulations
A consumer advocacy group has warned the FDA that new single entity, extended-release (ER) formulations of the opioid painkiller hydrocodone could bring on the next tidal wave of overdose deaths and addictions if approved by the agency. Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc. (ARPO),... - February 03, 2012 - Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc.
Rosa to Present at 2012 Keystone Symposia: Cancer and Metabolism
Modeling analysis enables understanding efficacy of large numbers of potential drug combinations. - February 03, 2012 - Rosa & Co LLC
Mark F. Weiss, Nationally Known Healthcare Expert, to Deliver Complimentary Webinar for Physician Billing Service Executives on Saving Their Businesses
Mark F. Weiss of Advisory Law Group is delivering a complimentary webinar on February 23, 2012 at 4 p.m. Pacific Time for hospital-based physician billing service executives on the impact of the consolidation of hospital-based physician practices and on what they must do to support their client’s independence if they want their billing businesses to survive. - February 03, 2012 - Advisory Law Group, a Prof. Corp.
Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Introduce Video Series for Joint and Bone Health
Arizona Orthopaedic Associates at Gateway has put together a video series to help Arizonans keep their bones and joints healthy throughout life. The first video in the series is aimed at helping adults retain mobility and strength. “We’re interested in making sure people know the... - February 03, 2012 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates
CampDoc.com and Markel Insurance Company Join Forces to Reduce Risk for Campers and Staff at Camps
CampDoc LLC, a comprehensive web-based health management system designed specifically for camps, and Markel Insurance Company, a leading insurer of camps, have teamed up to help camps improve safety and provide the best possible care to their campers and staff. CampDoc can help camps reduce risk,... - February 03, 2012 - CampDoc.com
National Ultrasound, Inc. Awarded by Mindray, Inc. as Top North American Distributor
National’s President Joe Williams says, “We expect a 40% growth rate for Mindray ultrasound revenues in 2012.” - February 03, 2012 - National Ultrasound
Mitutoyo Introduces World’s First 0.1µm Micrometer
Mitutoyo America Corporation introduces the first micrometer to offer 0.1µm resolution measurement. The High-Accuracy Digimatic® Digital Micrometer is available in a convenient, hand-held tool. - February 02, 2012 - Mitutoyo America Corporation
The Bright Path Ishayas Announce New Help for Alcohol Addiction
The Bright Path Ishayas were able to offer their teaching and meditation practices to alcohol addiction patients, teaching them to find peace from within instead of turning to liquor. Through the Bright Path, alcohol addicted people are able to find a solution they have never tried before, a series... - February 02, 2012 - The Bright Path Ishayas
Hopewell Offers Prevention of Caregiver Burnout with Panama City In-Home Care
In an effort to prevent caregiver burnout following the Holiday seasons, Hopewell is now offering a wider variety of Panama City in home care resources for primary caregivers. For individuals finding themselves caring for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients, Hopewell is now offering... - February 02, 2012 - Hopewell Care
Prasad Medical Skin Care Launches Online Store
Developed by Dr. Amiya Prasad, a specialist in facial rejuvenation, the popular skin care line is now more readily available to those outside of the New York City area. - February 02, 2012 - Prasad Cosmetic Surgery
Texas Hospital Association Endorses Jackson Therapy Partners as Therapy Staffing Provider
The Texas Hospital Association (THA) and its marketing subsidiary, HealthSHARE, announce the addition of Jackson Therapy Partners, America’s largest therapy staffing company, as their exclusive vendor for temporary and permanent therapy staffing solutions. "Jackson Therapy brings a... - February 02, 2012 - Jackson Therapy Partners
Experimental Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Offers Hope for Cancer Patients
Sarasota Memorial Hospital (www.smh.com) has become the first site in the world approved to begin enrolling patients in an international clinical trial testing a personalized ovarian cancer vaccine for newly diagnosed women. Developed by Prima BioMed, the vaccine – Cvac – is designed to help patients’ immune systems prevent cancer from recurring after traditional surgery and chemotherapy. - February 02, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
New Beach Body Boot Camp Site Provides Top At-Home Boot Camp Workouts, Exercises and DVDs
The Beach Body Boot Camp site offers details on boot camp workouts that can be done as home. Options include P90X, Turbo Jam, Insanity and more. - February 01, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Missouri Man Aims to Stomp Out Testicular Cancer 1 T-Shirt at a Time
With between 7500-8500 new positive diagnosis this year alone, Testicular Cancer is indeed a cause for concern. If caught early enough, there's a 90-100% survival rate. “That's where we come in,” says Pinegar. “We want to get people talking about this and make people realize this isn't taboo. “This is life-or-death serious.” - February 01, 2012 - Testicular Cancer Research Foundation
Pituitary Community Announces Second National Convention
Acromegaly Community is hosting its second annual convention, and announces a premium lineup of speakers. - February 01, 2012 - Acromegaly Community, Inc.
Respected Author and Religion Expert Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. Joins Coro Health as Executive Director of CoroFaith
New offering to provide individualized spiritual continuity for the Aging-in Place and Long-term Care Communities Coro Health announced today that internationally respected author and thought leader Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. has been named Executive Director of CoroFaith, a unique audio-based wellness... - February 01, 2012 - Coro Health
Winter Park Laser Now Offers New Chemical Peel for Melasma
Fortunately there is a New Chemical Peel available at Winter Park Laser in Orlando to treat melasma in as little as one treatment with the Melanage or Mini-Melanage peel. - February 01, 2012 - Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics Chief Scientific Officer to Present Preclinical Data on Glycolysis Inhibitors at World Cancer Metabolism Summit
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics, LLC (ACT), a for-profit private company dedicated to bringing new anti-cancer therapies to market, today announced that Dr. Gilles Tapolsky, ACT’s Chief Scientific Officer, has been selected to present at the World Cancer Metabolism Summit to be held February 1 – February 2, 2012 in Washington, D.C. - February 01, 2012 - Advanced Cancer Therapeutics
Allscripts Hosts White House Meeting with Dr. Regina Benjamin, Surgeon General of the United States
Triangle Business Leaders Meet with Officials to Discuss Public-Private Partnerships in Prevention - February 01, 2012 - Allscripts
Urogynecologist Joins Women & Infants' Staff
Urogynecologist Melissa Huggins, MD, of East Greenwich, has joined the staff of Women & Infants Hospital’s Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. She sees patients at the Women & Infants Center for Women’s Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in... - February 01, 2012 - Women & Infants Hospital
Obstetric Medicine Specialist Joins Women & Infants' Staff
Obstetric medicine specialist Kenneth Chen, MD, of Newton, MA, has joined the staff of Women & Infants Hospital as director of the Division of Obstetric and Consultative Medicine and has been appointed as assistant professor of medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. - February 01, 2012 - Women & Infants Hospital
FDA Clears ASI’s GenASIs Advanced Imaging for UroVysion Analysis
GenASIs Scan & Analysis cleared for FISH Detection and Analysis of chromosomal abnormalities in urine specimens. - February 01, 2012 - Applied Spectral Imaging
Opal: Food + Body Wisdom Launches an Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Seattle, Opening with Dr. Elizabeth Hutchinson, Md of Swedish Family Medicine as Medical Director
Partial Hospitalization Program offered as all-day, highest level of care. - February 01, 2012 - Opal: Food and Body Wisdom
Strength and Conditioning Expert Zach Evan-Esh Joins John Spencer Ellis and Offers Training and Coaching Advice
Zach Evan-Esh, a well-known strength and conditioning pro, offers his unconventional insights on strength training in a new interview online. In the interview, he discusses controversial topics in the industry, mental fitness, the need to focus and more with fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis. - January 31, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Winter Blues Are in Full Swing
New York therapists instruct a workshop to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression or winter blues, a mood change that affects people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year. - January 31, 2012 - Jasmin Balance
Roberto Clemente Health Clinic to Host Health Care Fair
Hundreds of residents who live in the remote communities of southwest Nicaragua will receive free healthcare at the Roberto Clemente Health Clinic’s Annual Health Care Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, in Limon 1 Tola, Rivas, Nicaragua. A team of more than 30 medical... - January 31, 2012 - The Roberto Clemente Health Clinic
Best-selling Author, Success Coach & Women Entrepreneur Mentor Hueina Su to Deliver Keynote Presentation at ZeroPoint Global Conference
Best-selling author, success coach, and star of self-help movie "The Keeper of the Keys" Hueina Su is the featured keynote speaker at ZeroPoint Global Conference in Energy Medicine. The annual convention themed "Molding The Future" for business leaders, entrepreneurial... - January 31, 2012 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Expert on Body Transformations, Shawn Phillips, Shares Secrets for Success in Brand-New Online Interview with John Spencer Ellis
Shawn Phillips, recognized as the pioneer of life and body transformations, helps people change their lives and change their bodies. In a brand-new interview on John Spencer Ellis’ video blog, Phillips discusses transformation, mindfulness and strength for life. - January 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Dr. Mike Reed to Participate in Roundtable Panel of American Society of Phamacometrics
Industry Presenters Will Focus on the Use and Benefits of Physiologic, Mechanistic Models in Drug Development - January 30, 2012 - Rosa & Co LLC
Colorado’s Bioscience Industry Leaders and Legislators Focus on 2012 Initiatives at Annual "BioScience Day at the Capitol"
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is hosting its fourth annual "BioScience Day at the Capitol" on February 2. The CBSA is building upon one of its most successful years in its history, making impressive strides in the areas of industry advocacy, programming, marketing communications, membership and education. - January 30, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
"Depression and Soul Retrieval" on January 31 "Why Shamanism Now?" Radio Show with Christina Pratt
On her radio show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt looks at depression from a shamanic point of view – depression as soul loss rather than a chemical imbalance as its cause. - January 30, 2012 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
New Fitness Expert Website Offers Comprehensive Information on Finding and Becoming a Fitness Expert or Guru
Whether you are looking for a fitness expert to help you with your personal training or nutrition needs or looking to become a fitness expert yourself, the Fitness Expert website at http://www.thefitnessexpert.com/ offers information, programs and solutions. The new site is offered by John Spencer Ellis, a well-known fitness and personal development solutions guru. - January 29, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Moskey Dental Lab Adds Expert Certified Dental Technician to Growing Team
Ann Schmitt, 30-year industry veteran, joins Moskey Dental Lab. - January 29, 2012 - Moskey Dental Lab
Moskey Dental Lab Adds Advanced CAD Design Capabilities
Cleveland-based dental lab invests in technology to reduce the cost and time it takes to deliver top quality restorations to dentists. - January 29, 2012 - Moskey Dental Lab
OC Experts In Senior Care Partners with UCI Mind to Promote “The Time of Your Life” for Alzheimer's Research
SeniorCareHomes.com, a leading online resource for senior care and senior housing information, announced its partnership with the UC Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) this month to promote “The Time of Your Life,” an event aimed at generating awareness and raising funds for Alzheimer’s research. - January 29, 2012 - SeniorCareHomes.com
Nashville Massage Therapist Educates Residents on Benefits of Regular Massages
A Soothing Touch says regular massages are important to reduce stress, obtain relief from chronic pain, enhance sense of wellness and improve overall quality of life. - January 29, 2012 - A Soothing Touch Nashville Massage and Day Spa
Abilities Possibilities Expo Set for February 14 in Sarasota, Florida
The Stroke Association of Florida will host its first Abilities Possibilities Expo in Sarasota, Florida. - January 29, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Hueina Su to Attend Colorado Red-Carpet Premiere of the First Funny Self-Help Movie "The Keeper of the Keys"
Best-selling author, inspirational keynote speaker, star of "The Keeper of the Keys" movie Hueina Su is attending the film's red-carpet premiere in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Feb. 9, 2012. - January 29, 2012 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
Comedian John Heffron Joins John Spencer Ellis to Help People Harness Their “Inner Heckler” and Focus on Positive in New Online Training Course
Stand-up comic John Heffron joins fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis in a new online training course designed to quiet the “inner heckler” once and for all. Available online at http://www.innerheckler.com, the Inner Heckler program helps people focus on the positive and boost self-esteem. - January 28, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
A Soothing Touch, Nashville Massage Therapist and Day Spa Launches Website, Offers 15% Discount on Massages
Premiere Nashville Massage Therapist and Day Spa welcomes new clients with huge discount and quality service. - January 28, 2012 - A Soothing Touch Nashville Massage and Day Spa
AcuteCare Telemedicine Adds Dr. Richard David Franco to Board of Advisors
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) announces the addition of Dr. Richard David Franco to its advisory board. Dr. Franco is a partner emeritus of Atlanta Neurology, and has worked closely with the physicians of ACT. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Neurology, Dr. Franco also serves as Clinical... - January 28, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Lakeside Appoints David Christner, Mary Perez and Michelle Ward to Board of Directors
Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare, a non-profit organization providing mental health care services in Orange County, Florida has appointed David Christner, Mary Perez and Michelle Ward to its esteemed Board of Directors. - January 28, 2012 - Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare
Well Care Strategies' TPS™ EMR 7.1 Receives ONC-ATCB Certification by Drummond Group
Well Care Strategies’ TPS™ EMR 7.1 has received the federal government’s “meaningful use” stamp of approval by earning Complete Ambulatory EHR certification. The designation officially deems the software capable of enabling providers to qualify for funding under the... - January 28, 2012 - Well Care Strategies
Bayshore Home Health and March of Dimes Canada Team Up to Empower People Living with Disability
Bayshore Home Health, one of Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services, is working with March of Dimes Canada to present Living with a Disability. The two organizations are hosting the event in Markham on Thursday, March 1, 2012, to help those living with disability become more independent and gain better access to community resources. - January 28, 2012 - Bayshore Home Health
EndoSoft Shows Technical Agility at HIMSS12
EndoSoft, the leader in Meaningful Use (MU) certified medical software is pleased to announce they have successfully passed all required testing during the 2012 IHE North American Connectathon and will be participating in the HIMSS12 Exhibition (Booth 8700) and the Interoperability ShowcaseTM on February 21-24 in Las Vegas, NV. - January 28, 2012 - EndoSoft
IASP Launches Clusters and Contagion in Suicidal Behavior Special Interest Group
The International Association for Suicide Prevention announces the launch of a Special Interest Group devoted to deepening understanding of clusters and contagion in suicidal behaviour. - January 28, 2012 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Corrective Exercise Expert Anthony Carey Offers the Latest Information on Health and Healing in Online Interview
Corrective exercise specialist Anthony Carey offers top tips for therapeutic, corrective and post-rehab exercises as well as common misconceptions on a recent John Spencer Ellis video blog online. Carey helps people understand patterns of movement that can make their exercise regime more effective. - January 27, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Gulf Shores Hypnosis to Participate in Alabama's 19th Annual Lifestyle Expo
Chris Witherspoon of Gulf Shores Hypnosis will attend the 19th Annual Alabama Advantage Lifestyle Expo. She has offered a four package session as the door prize. This package has a value of $275. - January 27, 2012 - Gulf Shores Hypnosis
Dr. Puff Now Provides Effective Anger Management Counselling
Counted among California's leading therapists and mental health management experts, Dr. Robert Puff has been guiding and counselling organizations, individuals, and families for more than twenty years. Dr. Puff is now offering anger management therapy using effective Anger Work methods. - January 27, 2012 - Dr. Robert Puff
Clinical Trials GPS Shares 2011 Q4 Findings; Almost 40% of Trials Aimed at Seniors, Less Than 17% Funded by the Government
Internal data shows a trend towards female participants, a surprisingly low volume of smokers, majority are willing to stay overnight, and an average age of 42. - January 27, 2012 - Clinical Trials Institute