Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Newport Beach, California: Mitochon Systems Reaches Reseller Agreement with Cons …
Mitochon Systems, located in Newport Beach, California, is a free, fully certified HIE / EMR / PHR service that connects physicians, patients and hospitals.
Newport Beach, CA, July 29, 2011 -- Mitochon Systems, a provider of free, fully certified SaaS based EMR and HIE connectivity solutions for physicians, and Consultores EMR, a bilingual Puerto Rican based Healthcare IT and EMR consultancy, have entered into an agreement to offer Mitochon’s free electronic…
Funding veterinary medicine advances cancer treatments of human patients
Oakland County, Michigan July 28, 2011 -- The study of Cancers in companion animals such as dogs and cats provides an opportunity as models for human cancer research and treatment. This includes the study of therapeutics. Dogs and cats develop spontaneous cancers with behaviors similar to humans, thus providing us with a population that can provide critical information and insight into these diseases. The genetic changes that occur in dogs…
Virtual Check-Up: Patients Go Online to Examine their Next Doctor at ScreenTheDo …
North Carolina-based Bon’s Eye Marketing recently launched a PR tool that some healthcare officials say could change how hospitals and private practices reach prospective patients.
Screen the Doc (www.screenthedoc.com), a new online marketing service, showcases physicians’ bedside manners through personalized Web videos. The Internet-streaming segments, usually running 60 to 90 seconds, highlight the doctor’s passion for medicine, inspirations and patient approach, among other things. The videos – mass distributed through…
Medical Billing Company Creates Daily Online Medical Newspaper
Loudoun County, VA - Capture Billing & Consulting, Inc., a nationwide medical billing company located in South Riding, Virginia, has created an online newspaper named Medical Billing and Coding News.
Today’s professionals in the healthcare, medical billing and coding industry use a variety of media outlets to gain knowledge and information about the changes and challenges facing the healthcare industry. Many of these professional have difficulty finding the time to…
Alopecia & Cancer Survivor Charity Surf Camp In North Carolina Presented By WB S …
Wrightsville Beach, N.C., July 28, 2011 -- WB Surf Camp is pleased to announce the next session in their series of Aloha Charity Camps, this one designed for those affected by Alopecia & Cancer. The charity surf camp will take place on August 13, 2011 from 7:45 am until 1:00 pm at Wrightsville Beach, N.C. and is open to 100 participants. The session is complimentary and geared toward building community,…
Tracking Environmental Monitoring Trends Crucial to Regulatory Compliance, OsoBi …
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A microbiology laboratory manager at OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has authored a chapter on environmental monitoring trends for an industry reference manual.
Kim Van Antwerpen wrote a chapter for “Environmental Monitoring: A Comprehensive Handbook (vol. 5)” edited by Jeanne Moldenhauer and being published in September by the Parenteral Drug Association.
Van Antwerpen’s key observation is that aseptic drug manufacturers should closely observe the environmental monitoring trends of their…
NovaPort twin, the Newest Double-Lumen Cannula, Approved
Novalung adds the unique double-lumen cannula to its expanding portfolio of products for the extrapulmonary treatment of lung failure. Now only a single cannula is required instead of two.
Novalung announced today that it has received approval for the new NovaPort twin® double-lumen cannula, which is now available for clinical use.
The NovaPort® twin cannula was specifically designed for veno-venous vascular access for the iLA activve® system - the Allrounder for…
AboutKidsHealth investigates the way of the warrior for ADHD and anxiety
Is mindfulness martial arts successful for assisting those with ADHH, anxiety or learning disabilities cope with their difficulties? Leading online provider of children’s health information, AboutKidsHealth, reports.
“I’ve always been an anxious person,” says 19-year-old Harry Wenban. His claim is bemusing at first, given his calm demeanor and the placid tone of his voice. But his anxiety is a characteristic he’s spent six years taming through meditation. “I am in no…
Demand for high end X-ray equipments in India is increasing with the introductio …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches its X-Ray Equipment Industry India Report 2011 covering one of the emerging markets in India with strong growth prospects . It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Series reports.
Mumbai, India – July 28, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report – X-Ray Equipment Market – India. The Indian x-ray equipment industry is growing steadily…
7th Time Replacement on a Iragi Patient
Mumbai, 22nd July 2011: Setting yet another milestone in orthopedic surgery, Dr Sachin Bhonsle at Fortis Hospital Mulund performed a complicated hip replacement revision surgery on a 52 year old Iraqi lady who had undergone 6 failed hip surgeries before.
Dr Sachin Bhonsle, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon took up a challenge to perform the 6th followed by 7th revision putting the patient back on her feet. Sixth is a preparatory for…
Los Angeles Welcomes The New Stress Relief Clinic
Sherly Sulaiman, a board certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, opens her new location in Los Angeles on August 1, 2011. Leveraging her teaching experience in Yoga and Meditation, Sherly expanded her studies and work to include Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, giving her a unique perspective and supporting set of skills to address a wide range of maladies, including depression, anxiety, phobias, insomnia, stress and various forms of addictions.
Stress is a reaction within…
National Eating Disorders Association Hosts 9th Annual Conference in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — The 2011 conference of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), Reaching for the Stars! Advancing the Prevention & Treatment of Eating Disorders, will be held this year in Los Angeles, Calif. Programs are designed for individuals and families affected by eating disorders, with special tracks being presented for educators, treatment professionals and activists.
WHAT: 9th annual NEDA conference: Reaching for the Stars! Advancing the Prevention and Treatment…
Family History Better Predictor of Heart Attack Than Stroke
Family genetics may play more of a role in the risk of a heart attack than strokes.
New research conducted at the University of Birmingham in England suggests that a family history of heart attack appears to be a stronger risk factor for heart attack than a family history of stroke is for stroke.
Nearly 800,000 Americans will have a new coronary attack this year and about 600,000 will experience their first…
CosmicSmile.com Launches Dentist Affiliate Program
Clearwater, Florida (July 27, 2011) – CosmicSmile.com – an online retailer offering high-quality personal dental products – has introduced an affiliate program for dentists and complementary businesses.
CosmicSmile.com offers a wide range of dental products that consumers of any age and demographic will appreciate, including electric toothbrushes, whitening kits, SLS-free toothpaste and professional-strength denture cleaner. Through the CosmicSmile.com Affiliate Program, dentists will earn commission on sales made at CosmicSmile.com as…
Deadline Expires This Year for Fen-Phen Class Action Members
DALLAS, TX — July 2011 —Petroff & Associates is trying to alert all members of the fen-phen class action settlement that their legal right to qualify for additional compensation is likely coming to a close by the end of this year, if not sooner.
Members of the fen-phen class action settlement can file for “progression benefits” if they experience one of the following situations before his/her individual deadline expires this year:
• Heart…
Reading Resident wins £5,000 on the Berkshire Hospice Lottery
After almost a year of the rollover prize going unclaimed, the Berks Hospice Lottery’s largest ever prize was won this week by Tina Millard, a very happy local hospice lottery player who is now £5000 better off.
Reading, UK, July 27, 2011 -- After almost a year of the rollover prize going unclaimed, the Berks Hospice Lottery’s largest ever prize was won this week by Tina Millard, a very happy local…
FDA Advisory Panel Unanimously Recommends Approval of EXCOR Pediatric Ventricula …
Berlin Germany, The Woodlands Texas, Tuesday July 26, 2011
At the request of Dr. Bram Zuckerman, Director, Division of Cardiovascular Devices, Center for Devices and Radiologic Health of the United States Food and Drug Administration, a special panel was convened on Thursday July 21 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to review the results of the EXCOR® IDE clinical trial. The specific charge of the panel was to review the clinical data from…
Jerry Smith’s ‘Does God Give Us More Than We Can Bear?’ Tops Amazon Bestseller L …
July 26, 2011, Texas, United States -- “Does God Give Us More Than We Can Bear?” is the tough yet conquering story of sufferer to survivor Jerry Smith, the first known person in the world cured of an untreatable and incurable lung disease - Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Jerry was given an estimated six months to live with the so-called life-threatening, terminal lung disease. He struggled with adverse personal life problems and was…
The fast side of the NurseLine
San Antonio, TX, August 2011 - The ways that can be taken up when it comes to the health problems that people have are quite numerous. It really depends on what people want for their health and how willingly they are to fix their problems. But there is a solution for the ones that are really in a hurry and don't have time for a hospital. The NurseLine is one…
Medical Contracting Services, Inc. Provides Immediate Aid to Tornado-Ravaged Jop …
Medical Contracting Services, Inc. Provides Immediate Aid to Tornado-Ravaged Joplin, MO.
After the Joplin, MO. tornado, John Hayden La Rue, Chairman of Medical Contracting Services, Inc. coordinated and directed company employees to volunteer their time and efforts with other local companies by transporting supplies that he personally donated to Joplin, MS. over the weekend following the tornado. Medical Contracting Services, Inc. donated a cargo van, a cargo trailer, and workforce…
Talented Doctor Joins the Williams Staff as Full-Time Doctor Associate
Raleigh, NC - Williams DDS has officially welcomed Dr. William Daily to their practice on July 1st as their primary Associate Dentist.
Dr. Craig Williams was quoted as stating, “Following the retirement announcement of practice founder Dr. Mike Williams, our office staff knew it would be tough to find another individual with the correct and caring approach to dental care that would be a great fit for both patients…
Obesity Is Baby Boomer's Greatest Health Risk
A higher percentage of baby boomers are obese than in any other group in the United States according to a recent study.
The research revealed that over a third (36 percent) of U.S. baby boomers are obese. The study found that only a quarter (25 percent) of the two generations directly above and below boomers are obese.
According to Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care…
FAAN™ and Enjoy Life Foods Increase Awareness Within Food Allergy-Friendly Commu …
SCHILLER PARK, IL, July 25, 2011 - More than 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies and according to health statistics, these numbers continue to grow. However, despite 4% of the nation being affected, there continues to be relatively low awareness of these potentially life-threatening allergies. People with food allergies do not see themselves as victims or sufferers. Instead this active group chooses to be viewed as members of a…
Is teenage drinking and driving avoidable? AboutKidsHealth reports
Many teenagers find that getting a driver’s license is a signal of increasing social independence and confidence, but for many parents it is a maze of worrying statistics and unsettling thoughts. Leading online provider of children’s health information, AboutKidsHealth, reports on the phenomenon of teenagers drinking and driving.
According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), road crashes still remain the leading cause of death among teenagers. Forty-five per cent of these…
ENovate Biolife Targets Asia-Pacific Markets
Salt Lake City, Utah (July 20, 2011) – ENovate Biolife LLC is pleased to announce their participation at Natural Products Expo Asia 2011 in Hong Kong. The 9th Natural Products Expo Asia (www.naturalproductsasia.com) will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 25 – 27 August 2011. It is the premier sourcing trade show for Asia’s natural, organic and healthy products industry, attracting over 350 exhibitors and…
Demand for UHT Milk in India Expected to Grow More Than Three Folds During 2010- …
UHT Milk currently accounts for less than 1% of the total liquid milk market in India. The product’s high shelf life and convenience, however, has been driving this market exponentially in the last few years. IMARC Group, one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms, expects the Indian UHT Milk Market to more than triple its current size during 2010-11 and 2016-17.
Finding from the report suggests that…
Phoenix Health & Safety Announce Further Team Expansion
Staffordshire, United Kingdom (19 July, 2011) - Phoenix Health and Safety, a leading UK provider of health and safety training and health and safety consultancy services, have introduced four new staff due to demand for both their training courses and consultancy services throughout the UK.
The four new, integral members of staff includes new Health and Safety Trainers/Consultants Mr Lee Boden, an experienced former Health and Safety Manager and General…
San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center Hosts “Munchkin Kids Fun Run” at San …
San Francisco – July 25, 2011 – The San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center (SFCAPC) invites the community to participate in the Munchkin Kids Fun Run taking place at the annual San Francisco Marathon™ on Sunday, July 31 at 9:00 a.m.
The event, designed to encourage physical fitness among children of all ages, will feature the 1 mile, 1/2 mile and the 100 yard dash. Funds raised from the race will…
Symbius Medical to Sponsor Kyle Witherspoon in Two National Bodybuilding Champio …
Phoenix, AZ (openpr) July 25, 2011 - Symbius Medical,a leading provider in home medical supplies to customers nationwide, is sponsoring light heavyweight bodybuilder and personal trainer Kyle Witherspoon at two national bodybuilding championship competitions in July.
Kyle Witherspoon is a NPC bodybuilder who will be competing in the light heavyweight division at the32nd Annual NPC BodybuildingChampionshipsin Los Angeles, CA, July 23 at theVeteran’s Memorial Auditorium. Kyle placed first in the light…
Westbank Urgent Care Launches iTriage App to Give Mobile Users Greater Access to …
Gretna, LA - (July 25, 2011) - Westbank Urgent Care announced today that they have joined the growing number of medical facilities across the country reaching out to mobile users by launching the iTriage® smartphone application developed by Healthagen, LLC. To access iTriage, consumers can download the free application from the app stores for their iPhone® or Android™ smartphones, or access it through any Web-enabled device at www.iTriageHealth.com.
Deploying the…
Advanced Instruments Introduces A2O Advanced Automated Osmometer Featuring Break …
Advanced Instruments, Inc., today introduced the A2OTM Advanced Automated Osmometer, a multi-sample instrument that sets new benchmarks for analytical performance, ease of use, and true walk away operation capabilities in osmolality testing. The announcement was made at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry’s 2011 Clinical Lab Expo.
“The A2O represents a major step forward in osmometry technology and offers clinical laboratory customers an exceptional opportunity to enhance their productivity…
Delray Center Offers Effective Outpatient Suboxone Detox Florida Program
Delray Beach, USA : The Delray Center for Healing, located in Delray Beach, Florida, has a unique outpatient detox program called Suboxone detox Florida. The center also offers a number of other programs for dealing with addictions ranging from food and gambling to alcohol and drug abuse. Since 2002, the center has used a unique blend of various treatments and methodologies as well as the latest advances in psychological and…
IAPAM's Botox Training Helps Physicians Capture Baby Boomer Market
The IAPAM offers physicians the industry's leading botox training and associated facial aesthetics medicine education (including training on lasers for skin rejuvenation and hair removal, medical microdermabrasion and medical grade chemical peels). The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is the only 2 day training designed by physicians for physicians, which offers hands on, live demonstration and didactic instruction in botox in all of the top 5 non-invasive procedures.
Las Vegas, NV, July…
Pete Welsh, Vice President of Polymedco, and his wife Shirley Welsh, have donate …
July 20, 2011: Pete Welsh, Vice President of Polymedco, and his wife Shirley Welsh, have donated $3,500 to the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation.
Welsh said about the donation “it is my pleasure to donate this small gift to the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. The work they do is crucial to the preservation of our wildlife and environment here in Illinois.” Welsh continued, “My wife Shirley and I are very…
The MALO Advanced Oral Rehabilitation Facility, One Year Later: Setting the Stan …
It is said that a lot can happen in a year. But the success of the MALO Advanced Oral Rehabilitation Center has reached unimaginable heights since construction of the facility was completed exactly 15 months ago. It was announced on March 8th 2010 that the well-known Sweetwater Construction Corporation had completed a project involving the building of the 75,000-square-foot MALO CLINIC at 201 Route 18 North, in Rutherford, New Jersey.…
Bodybuilder Wins Trip to Las Vegas with Monster Supplements
Hull, United Kingdom (19 July, 2011) – Monster Supplements, a leading online bodybuilding, sports, cheap protein supplements and creatine retailer, have recently announced the winners of the Monster Body Challenge competition.
The Monster Body Challenge, which took place between 1st April and 1st July 2011, is a body transformation-based competition. The competition has run twice in the past 12 months, and was massively improved the second time round with the number…
Graduates of the IAPAM's hCG Training are True hCG Experts
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for hCG for weight loss. The scope of the IAPAM's hCG Training ensures that physicians who graduate have unsurpassed clinical and business knowledge on hCG and medical weight management. Attendees receive all the tools needed to launch an hCG for weight loss program, and graduates of the IAPAM's hCG Training are launching the most successful hCG Clinics in…
wordZXpressed Adds Support For New Dictation Devices
wordZXpressed Transcription Services, a leading Medical Transcription company, is pleased to announce the expansion of its list of supported dictation devices for physicians.
Atlanta, GA, Friday - July 22, 2011 -- wordZXpressed Transcription Services, a leading Medical Transcription company ( http://www.wordzx.com/Physicians.html ), is pleased to announce the expansion of its list of supported dictation devices for physicians. Through its partnership with dictation equipment provider WinScribe, wordZXpressed proudly announces support for the…
World famous fitness program coming to Madison, AL
Adventure Boot Camp will be opening their first camp in Madison on September 12, 2011. Adventure Boot Camp is the largest boot camp system in the world with over 400 locations in 9 countries and is credited with starting the boot camp craze that goes on to this day. Adventure Boot Camp is the world-wide leader for community and media awards as well. Adventure Boot Camp was started in…
Hetero Launches Dapoxetine in India
Mumbai, 23rd July, 2011: Hetero Healthcare Limited, a leading Indian multi-national drug manufacturer, announced today the launching of KUTUB across India. KUTUB is now available at medical stores all over India.
Dapoxetine, the generic name of KUTUB, is the world’s first and only drug in the pharmaceutical market for on-demand use in Premature Ejaculation (PE). Considering the extensive worldwide trials for Dapoxetine and their successful results, Hetero has introduced…
New Website Promotes Bladder Health
The National Association For Continence (NAFC) announces its launch of a new website in support of its Bladder Health Awareness campaign. This NAFC hosted website will focus on educating the public about bladder health, with all activities channeled in a countdown to National Bladder Health Week, November 14-18. The website can be accessed at the URL: http://www.bladderhealthawareness.org.
It’s estimated that over 25 million adult Americans routinely experience loss of bladder control.…
Anchorage Pediatrics Clinic Full Spectrum Pediatrics Launches New Website
July 22, 2011 (Anchorage, AK) – Anchorage pediatrics practice Full Spectrum Pediatrics is announcing the launch of their new website, fullspectrumpeds.com. With educational resources and an online Patient Portal, the new site reflects the practice’s commitment to high-quality and accessible care.
Headed by Dr. Stephen Baker, a pediatrician Anchorage AK families have trusted for over thirteen years, Full Spectrum Pediatrics opened in June of 2011 and provides comprehensive pediatric care…
Pharmacy OneSource Announces Free Webinar on Multi-drug Resistant Organism
Interventions to Prevent Acinetobacter baumannii in Healthcare Settings
Bellevue, Wash. – Wolters Kluwer Health announced today that Pharmacy OneSource, software-as-a-service provider of Sentri7, an infection prevention surveillance, documentation and reporting application, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Jackie Whitaker, RN, MS, LHCRM, CIC, on "MDR Acinetobacter baumannii in the Short Term and Long Term Acute Care Setting."
Multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is a health care-associated pathogen that can live for months…
VIVA Transcription Announces First 2011 Acquisition
VIVA Transcription, a leading provider in medical transcription services, announced that it has acquired Merit Tech, an Arizona-based organization that provides medical technology services to physicians, clinics and hospitals across the region.
“Merit Tech has used technology to combine a quality service with great turnaround time, which are both standards we hold dear at VIVA Transcription”, stated CEO Manuel Prado. “I’m extremely proud of the seamless transition we have carried forth…
Increase in coronary heart diseases is driving the ECG Equipment Market in India
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches its ECG Equipment Market in India 2011 report covering one of the emerging markets in India with strong growth prospects . It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Series reports.
Mumbai, India – July 22, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report – ECG Equipment Market in India 2011. The Indian ECG equipment market is…
Graduates of the IAPAM's hCG Training are True hCG Experts
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for hCG for weight loss. The scope of the IAPAM's hCG Training ensures that physicians who graduate have unsurpassed clinical and business knowledge on hCG and medical weight management. Attendees receive all the tools needed to launch an hCG for weight loss program, and graduates of the IAPAM's hCG Training are launching the most successful hCG Clinics in…
Laser Eye Surgeon Discusses About Services Offered At Melbourne Laser Eye Clinic
Caulfield, VIC (openpr) July 20, 2011 - Melbourne based laser eye surgeon, Dr. Cherny explains about the services offered at his laser eye clinic in Melbourne. The clinic offers different services including laser eye surgery, LASIK, etc.
“Laser eye surgery in Melbourne is a relatively new procedure and has provided relief for millions of people who’ve had to bear the discomfort of wearing glasses. While some were uncomfortable wearing glasses, there…
Capture Billing Hires New Medical Billing Operations Manager
Loudoun County, VA - Capture Billing & Consulting, Inc., a nationwide medical billing company located in South Riding, Virginia, brings aboard Stacy White as the newest member of its management team.
Stacy has over 18 years of experience in the medical billing field from a variety of medical specialties. She will be responsible for daily billing operations, maximizing client revenue, and client management.
“I am excited to be…
International Journal of Angiology Offers Insight into All Sub-Specialties of Va …
New York/Stuttgart – Thieme is pleased to announce a new addition to our portfolio of journals, the International Journal of Angiology (IJA), a peer-reviewed journal which publishes original research, reviews, case reports and rapid communications in the field of vascular medicine. The IJA is the official journal for the International College of Angiology, as well as for the International College of Surgeons and the Asian Society for Vascular Surgery.
The…
Medical Group Recommends More Frequent Mammograms To Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued an update to their breast screening guidelines that they report could reduce the number of deaths caused by breast cancer, especially in young women.
According to the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance some 1.5 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer this year. "Breast cancer is the leading cancer among women," explains Association director Jesse Slome "and anything that could help…
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