Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Office of Fair Trading Conducts Major Investigation into Cleaning Companies
Healthy Hotels Program Supports Major Investigation by Office of Fair Trading Into Cleaning Companies
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA, September 12, 2013, The Healthy Hotels Program has applauded a recent major investigation, conducted by the Office of Fair Trading in Queensland. Numerous cleaning companies and suppliers – many of which supply the accommodation industry - have been asked to provide substantiation of their claims, in relation to the products and services they provide.
The…
Cerbomed GmbH at the 86th Congress of the German Society of Neurology
ERLANGEN/DRESDEN, Germany, September 12th, 2013 – At the 86th congress of the German Society of Neurology in Dresden the medical device company cerbomed GmbH, Erlangen, Germany, will present a further therapy option for patients suffering from hard-to-treat neurological and psychiatric illnesses: Between September 18th and 21st participants will get first-hand information about the transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (t-VNS).
About t-VNS
The t-VNS offers a therapy option for patients suffering from epilepsies,…
Mercy Jets Provides Emergency Transport Services to College Students in Need
College-related stress and anxiety lead to mental health concerns for record numbers of students. Mercy Jets’ services include experienced medical escorts who watch over the patient throughout the entire transport to make sure the patient is doing well, whatever the circumstance.
Phoenix, AZ, United States, September 12, 2013 -- It isn’t every college student who will find themselves in need of an emergency medical transport, but that number has grown in…
Nurti-Fusion Systems Announces Name Change and Rebranding Efforts
The global, natural health supplement manufacturer, Nutri-Fusion Systems, changed its corporate name to Fusion Diet Systems as part of a company-wide rebranding campaign to better distinguish their products in the health industry.
“Fusion Diet Systems represents more than simply a name change,” stated company President, Richard Marmer. “Fusion Diet Systems is a well-known respected brand to dieters all over the world. Our new logo, new products, and award winning packaging…
Emerge Clinical Decisions Solutions Joins Short List of CDS Software Certified b …
(Dallas) September 11, 2013 – Emerge Clinical Decision Solutions today announced its accreditation as the first cardiology-specific CDS software in the country to be certified for meaningful use.
Emerge has been tested and certified under the Drummond Group's Electronic Health Records Office of the National Coordinator Authorized Certification Body (ONC-ACB) program. This EHR software is compliant in accordance with the criteria adopted by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of…
Wellbe.me Announces Free Webinar on Creating Therapeutic Relationships with Pati …
Wellbe.me, the inventor of the cloud-based Patient Guidance System™, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Mary Koloroutis, MSN, RN, on "Improving the Patient Experience by Creating Therapeutic Relationships with Patients and Families."
The therapeutic relationship is what brings Relationship-Based Care to life. The purpose of the therapeutic relationship is to facilitate the capacity of patients and their loved ones to cope with illness and to invite them into full partnership in…
Honeymark Adds Manuka Honey Soap To Its Product Line
Provider of New Zealand Manuka Offering Liquid and Bar Soaps.
Honeymark International is a unique online retailer specializing in manuka honey products ranging from raw honey to first aid treatments. The company has added two new products that are bound to be popular with many consumers: bar soap and liquid hand soap. Like all other products the company offers, these soaps are made from natural ingredients, are free of gluten and…
Evolution in the Injectable Device Ecosystem Fostering Diversity and Creating Ne …
(Nashua, NH) – As the number of new drugs developed and approved for injection increases, the injectable device infrastructure continues to make strides in addressing the migrating needs of drug developers. Essentially a niche market just a few years ago, the number of syringes and injectors that are designed to be marketed as prefilled products has increased dramatically, and will become the most prevalent injectable product category by 2017.
In…
FastMed Urgent Care Achieves Inc. 5000 Recognition
Clayton, NC, September 9, 2013 - Inc. magazine today ranked FastMed Urgent Care, the sixth largest US urgent care network in the country, 1136 on its seventh annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
For 2013, FastMed is not only within the top 100 healthcare companies nationwide, but was also recognized as being in the top 100 fastest growing North Carolina based companies as well.
FastMed…
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Now Offers Cosmetic Laser Services a …
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is pleased to announce that they now offer MedLite® and V-Beam Cosmetic Laser Services at their Fort Myers office, located at 7331 Gladiolus Drive.
Medlite® laser services remove age spots, brown spots, freckles, birthmarks, and sun damage, helping each client to preserve the natural beauty of their skin. This laser is one of the most technologically advanced lasers for removing pigmented legions.
V-beam laser services…
Investment in Russia's healthcare infrastructure continues to increase
Informa Life Sciences Exhibitions, organisers of the world’s second largest healthcare exhibition ‘Arab Health’, announces the launch of the Hospital Build & Infrastructure Russia Exhibition & Congress which is scheduled to take place on October 7-9 2013 at the Crocus International Exhibition Centre Moscow, Russia.
As investment in Russia's healthcare infrastructure continues to increase, with many new-build projects planned and many other renovation projects underway, the Russian healthcare infrastructure…
Native American Legacy Lives on through Seneca Salve
For generations, Native Americans across the United States have been using natural herbs to heal all sorts of aches, pains, and illnesses. Herbs have long been used in natural remedies, based on Native American beliefs of healthy living. In fact, many pharmaceutical remedies today originated from natural herbs and plants. A new business in Western New York called Seneca Salve utilizes the healing qualities of herbs in…
Mission Rabies ahead of target one week into India vaccination campaign
LONDON, 6 SEPTEMBER 2013 - Mission Rabies, a three-year campaign aimed at reducing the incidence of human rabies in India, launched last Saturday with a pledge to vaccinate fifty-thousand dogs in twelve of the country’s worst affected areas within thirty days. One week on, the programme has been hugely successful, with an encouraging response from the public and a target that is already set to be exceeded.
India is the world’s…
Jhoombox Console Launches their Product on September 16
WASHINGTON D.C., September 5, 2013—Jhoombox® is pleased to announce their launch date on September 16, 2013 on a crowd funding site. An android console that brings streaming videos, Internet, games and karaoke in one box, Jhoombox® lets users generate content on a new set of interfaces.
Jhoombox’s features also include the combination of hardware and software where users can record karaoke sessions and quickly upload them on YouTube. Anyone has…
LC Foods Introduces New All-Natural Personal Care Products Line
The LC Foods Corporation has announced the debut of a new product line of all-natural personal care products. The company’s selection of soaps, shampoos, and deodorants are 100% natural and non-toxic, and has been created to provide consumers with hygiene-effective products without exposure to chemicals and artificial perfumes.
Every item in the new LC Foods personal products line is made exclusively from natural ingredients. They include: LC…
McPeak’s Praises Governor Cuomo for Honoring Assisted Living Facilities
James McPeak, Owner, McPeak’s Assisted Living, says New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recognition of assisted living facilities through a proclamation he issued will help more people understand the benefits of assisted living and the amenities it offers the elderly.
On August 27, Cuomo issued a proclamation to make the month of September Assisted Living Month. The purpose of the proclamation was to encourage all New York residents to learn more…
Incathlab - the first medical e-Learning Channel on the Internet
Starting in 2010, Incathlab well-evolved while offering more than 400 videos as well as 20 broadcasted live sessions a year. In 2012, Incathlab registered more than 90.000 visitors and followers looking at a growing community improving and exchanging knowledge as well as an increasing amount of broadcasted live sessions from and to conferences Europe-wide.
Dedicated to the broad field of interventional cardiology and radiology, Incathlab is a e-learning platform free of…
American Megatrends India Successfully Deploys Feedback Management System at Apo …
American Megatrends India, a high-end technology player focused on computing innovations, and a wholly owned subsidiary of American Megatrends Inc., USA (AMI USA), has successfully deployed its Feedback Management System (FMS) at all Apollo hospitals in Chennai and in select Apollo hospitals in Kolkata, Bhubaneswar and Ahmedabad. With FMS - a customer experience measurement tool, Apollo has gone paperless to quickly and effectively resolve customer problems and ensure excellence in…
Middle Eastern women over 40 encouraged to seek periodic health assessments to p …
With the growing epidemic of non-communicable diseases, cancers, and lifestyle diseases among women in the Middle East, periodic health assessments and screenings are important tools to identify and minimise potential health risks. Experts highlight that these assessments are especially important for women above the age of 40 because, at this age, chronic diseases and cancers are most prevalent.
Dr Fayza Naser, specialist physician, family medicine, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi,…
Right Brain-Left Brain Connections in Autistic Kids
August 23, 2013: Behavioral scientists know that an ability to process "non-verbal" signals lays the foundation for developing both language and social skills. Dr. Yola Barbosa , a director at a Brain Balance Achievement Center in New Jersey notes, "The ability to process the non-verbal communication lays the foundation of social skills and language.
Kids with autism and even ADHD have a kind of social injury. They may…
WMTF 2013: Bühler Motor shows the advantages of a One Stop Solution Provider.
To get to the “Proof of Concept” in a fast and safe manner requires quite a number of process steps out of one hand. That is how you will save both time and money. With its own development and
testing competency and its own prototyping, Bühler Motor is a real One Stop Solution Provider.
Your Idea – Our Drive.
One milestone on the way from the idea to a successful medical device…
XL-protein announces publication of key scientific data on its PASylation techno …
FREISING, GERMANY, August 30, 2013 – XL-protein GmbH announced today that key scientific data have been published in the journal Protein Engineering, Design & Selection (2013, Vol. 26, No. 8, pp. 489–501, 2013). The Open Access Publication "PASylation: a biological alternative to PEGylation for extending the plasma half-life of pharmaceutically active proteins" is also available for download at XL-protein's web site (http://www.xl-protein.com/publications.html).
A major limitation of biopharmaceutical proteins is their fast…
BenefitMall CEO Bernard DiFiore Selected for the Dallas Business Journal’s 2013 …
(Dallas) August 30, 2013 – BenefitMall®, the leading provider of the nation’s largest portfolio of employee benefits, HR and payroll products and services, today announced that the company’s CEO, Bernard DiFiore, is honored as one of Dallas Business Journal’s 2013 “Who’s Who in Health Care” winners. The list of selected honorees recognizes innovative North Texas leaders who specialize in the business aspects of health care.
DiFiore’s recognition affirms his successes…
Mission Rabies will vaccinate 50,000 dogs across India in 30 days
LONDON, 29 AUGUST 2013 - Mission Rabies is leading the fight against rabies in India. Launching on 1st September, the three-year campaign pledges vaccinate fifty-thousand dogs in twelve of India’s worst affected areas during the first thirty days of the project.
India is the world’s rabies hot spot, with over a third of reported human cases occurring there and someone dying every 30 minutes as a result of this terrible…
Sleep & Wellness 2014 Conference announced
The American Sleep & Breathing Academy (ASBA) has announced “Sleep & Wellness 2014: A Conference for Professionals.” The conference will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona, on May 1-3, 2014. With its multidisciplinary approach to sleep medicine education, this conference will be the first of its kind. The event will be geared toward physicians, dentists, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists and sleep technicians and technologists. Continuing Medical and Dental Education…
South Shore Skin Center Donates $3K to The One Fund Boston
COHASSET AND PLYMOUTH, MA…
In an effort to support the people most affected by the tragic events at the Boston Marathon, South Shore Skin Center dermatology practice and award winning Medical Spa, made a donation of $3,000 to The One Fund Boston, Inc.
South Shore Skin Center donated a percentage of their profits from retail products sold and cosmetic treatments.
"Our hearts go out to the individuals and families who were…
Innerzyme Launches Highest Potency Non-GMO Natural Vitamin K2, MK-7, 300 mcg Sup …
Scottsdale, AZ (August 27, 2013) – Innerzyme, a highly reputable and fast growing nutraceutical company specializing in natural digestive and systemic enzyme supplements has launched the highest potency, Non-GMO Vitamin K2, MK-7 supplement on the market which provides 300 mcg in a single vegetarian capsule. Innerzyme utilizes a pure, optimum quality Vitamin K2, MK-7 as menaquinone-7 from Non-GMO fermented soybeans.
The decision to formulate and launch a high…
Angel MedFlight to Exhibit at ACMA Kentucky / Tennessee Regional Conference
August 27, 2013 – Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance and its community relations and marketing teams are on the road again this week, exhibiting at the American Case Management Association Kentucky/Tennessee Chapter's 7th Annual Case Management Conference.
The event takes places Wednesday, Aug. 28th in Franklin, Tenn.
"This event gives us a great opportunity to engage with not only the case managers but the directors of case management as well," said…
Star Trac Exec John Sweeney Joins HydroMassage
After a successful 18 year tenure with Star Trac, fitness industry veteran John Sweeney has joined HydroMassage as Vice President of Commercial Sales.
Sweeney, whose most recent roles with Star Trac included Regional Sales Director and VP of North American Sales, brings a strong track record of success to HydroMassage as the company continues to focus on growth in the fitness industry.
"The addition of John to our team really comes at…
Carol Cunningham Joins the Team at Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
August 26, 2013 – Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is pleased to announce the newest member of their Spa Blue MD team, Carol Cunningham, RFS, CME. Cunningham is a Clinical Aesthetician and will begin offering Aesthetic Spa Services at the Fort Myers office, located at 7331 Gladiolus Drive, on August 12, 2013.
“We are happy to welcome Carol Cunningham to the Riverchase team. She has years of experience and extensive training…
Laboratory accreditation imperative for strengthening laboratory systems in Nige …
One of the highly anticipated topics at Medic West Africa is the issue of laboratory accreditation and its importance in strengthening laboratory systems in Nigeria. Air Commodore, Commanding Officer, 445 Nigerian Air Force Laboratory, Dr Edward Abayomi Akinwale will be speaking about this topic during the MEDLAB laboratory conference.
The 2nd edition of Medic West Africa will be held from 16 - 18 October 2013 at the Eko Hotel &…
Sleep & Wellness 2014 conference announced
The American Sleep & Breathing Academy (ASBA) has announced “Sleep & Wellness 2014: A Conference for Professionals.” The conference will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona, on May 1-3, 2014. With its multidisciplinary approach to sleep medicine education, this conference will be the first of its kind. The event will be geared toward physicians, dentists, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists and sleep technicians. Continuing Medical and Dental Education will be…
Ford Optometrists Releases Affordable Eye Care Range
Ford Optometrists launches a budget range of optical wear. The range is geared for those looking for great utility at an affordable price. It includes a variety of vision aids. These include electronic devices for the visually impaired.
Ford Optometrists, leading providers of optical and other vision related solutions since 1951, has released a range of affordable eye care products. The range is geared for the budget buyer who is looking…
Corona Senior Care Businesses Make Memories for Alzheimer’s Support
SYNERGY HomeCare of Inland Empire Southwest, Valencia Terrance, Emeritus Senior Living, CareMore and Vista Cove Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation support Alzheimer’s Association with local charity walk.
(Corona, CA- 8/08/13) - Several Corona senior care businesses will co-host a local Walk to End Alzheimer’s, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. This event will raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as well as raise funds to support the local residents…
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Lands on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Fastest Growing …
CEO Phil Hagerman, R.Ph., announced today that Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, the country’s largest independent specialty pharmacy servicing the needs of patients and physicians nationwide, has earned a position for the fifth consecutive year on Inc. Magazine’s seventh annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The Company ranked third in the nation in the list’s health category for revenue, a jump from fourth in 2012, and…
JW Medical Contributes to the Improvement in Medical Environment and Advancement …
JW Medical Corporation, as one of Choongwae Pharma’s affiliates, is a medical solutions company specialized in the production of medical devices and equipment aiming for better life quality of a human life. JW Medical has been contributing to an improvement in medical environment and to advancement of national welfare by localization of many kinds of high-end products such as infant incubators, operating tables, examining tables, delivery beds, surgical lights, sterilizers,…
Biochemical Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease: Prevention and Treatments
Dr. William Shaw, Ph.D., will be presenting on Biochemical Factors in Alzheimer’s Disease: Prevention and Treatments at the 4th Annual Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference in Chicago, IL, September 20-22, 2013.
Approximately 50% of the population over age 85 has Alzheimer’s disease. Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease include increasing age, the presence of apolipoproteinE-epsilon allele, familial aggregation of cases, and Down’s syndrome. Exposures to toxic chemicals at early ages are…
Eating disorders amongst female adolescents in the UAE a growing concern
In a country where obesity and diabetes is a major issue it is quite easy to overlook a dangerous threat to a percentage of the adolescent population. The issue of eating disorders is one of the highly anticipated topics at the Family Medicine Conference at this year’s Abu Dhabi Medical Congress & Exhibition which will be held from 27-29 October 2013 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
Dr Osman…
Recession and Contradiction in the Pharmaceutical Industry in 2013
New report highlights the contradiction at the heart of the pharmaceutical industry in 2013!
“Whilst there is increased investment and growth an underlying uncertainty and volatility in the pharmaceutical industry has made investors cautious.” Pharma IQ Recession Report.
As part of their pharmaceutical jobs insight content series, Pharma IQ have recently released The Big Pharma Recession Report 2013. http://www.pharma-iq.com/business-development/white-papers/pharma-jobs-the-big-pharma-recession-report-2013/
The research for this report was carried out over a number of…
Dunnett C. Durando Joins the Team at Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is pleased to introduce the newest member of their team, Dunnett C. Durando, D.O. She will begin seeing new patients at the Downtown Fort Myers location (2621 Cleveland Ave.) after its grand opening on September 3, 2013.
“Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is excited to welcome Dr. Durando as the newest member of our team. I look forward to working with her as she helps to…
Fortis Hospitals introduces Fast Track surgery at Nagarbhavi center
Unlike earlier times where the hospital stay used to be for more than a week followed with a prolonged bed rest, patients can now return to the comfort of their homes within 12 hours of their surgery thanks to Fast-track procedures at Fortis Hospitals, Nagarbhavi.
The patients are not required to be admitted overnight and they are fit enough to return home within a day or less. Fast-track patients…
Study Links Vitamin D Deficiency to Global Epidemic of Insomnia and Sleep Disord …
Vitamin D is known as the "Sunshine Vitamin" because spending time outdoors in the sun is known to increase vitamin D in the body via the skin. Our ancestors spent a considerable amount of their time outdoors, but for the first time in history, large amounts of the world population spend most of their time inside their offices and homes. Researchers at the East Texas Medical Center and…
M2SYS Releases Infographic on the Cost of Duplicate Medical Records and Overlays …
Atlanta, GA (August 13, 2013) - M2SYS Healthcare Solutions, a division of M2SYS Technology, today released an Infographic on the cost of duplicate medical records and overlays to the healthcare industry. A persistent problem that continues to jeopardize patient safety and increase the cost of healthcare, duplicate medical records and overlays are growing exponentially as hospitals increase the size of their Enterprise Master Patient Indexes (EMPIs) through data sharing across…
Saratoga Retina Specialist Reaches 6,000 Patient Milestone
Saratoga Vitreo-Retinal Ophthalmology is pleased to announce that it has achieved a new milestone serving the eye care needs of patients throughout the region. "On July 31, 2013 we officially registered patient number 6,000 into our electronic medical records system - a real growth milestone that speaks to our dedication and longevity in providing specialized retinal vision care as well as care for diabetic eye diseases and eye surgery in…
Paxeramed launches Dental PACS solution
Paxeramed, an industry leading PACS /RIS developer has announced the launch of PaxeraDental, a comprehensive web-based PACS solution for acquiring dental images, diagnostics and reporting,
The solutions features extensive hanging protocols including various defined FMX templates, Interactive Visual tools to customize FMX templates and extensive radiographic dental projection including Periapical, Bitewing, Occlusal, Panoramic and cephalometric, the solution features easy to use dental charts to setup periapical view and Supports both permanent…
Meza Dental Promotes Howard Siegler to Director of Marketing
Meza Dental, a leading Cosmetic Dental clinic in Costa Rica which serves the growing North American dental tourism market, named Howard Siegler as their Director of Marketing. Siegler, a Johns Hopkins M.B.A., veteran dental tourist and recognized expert in the field said “I have enjoyed serving with Meza Dental in the capacity of General Manager of Patient Relations for the past 6 months, and look forward to the exciting…
ColonoscopyAssist Program brings colon cancer screenings for the uninsured to El …
El Paso, TX – The ColonoscopyAssist program is pleased to announce that it has partnered with local physicians to offer its program to El Paso residents beginning 3/1/2013.
Through the ColonoscopyAssist program, under-insured individuals will receive their colonoscopy procedures at the Endoscopy Center of El Paso at significantly reduced rates. The program was made possible by ColonoscopyAssist with the help of the Endoscopy Center of El Paso and its gastroenterologists who…
OciBest helps manage stress, study finds
Natural Remedies, a leading herbal dietary ingredient producer, announced the successful completion of a clinical study on its branded ingredient Ocibest, a standardized herbal extract of Ocimum sanctum (O. tenuiflorum) for stress management. The study has been published in the Journal of Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Article ID 894509) and is titled “Efficacy of an Extract of Ocimum tenuiflorum (OciBest) in the Management of General Stress: A Double-Blind,…
The TeleMental Health Institute Welcomes the GoodTherapy.org as an Affiliate
Cheyenne, Wyoming – Dr. Marlene Maheu, Executive Director of the TeleMental Health Institute, Inc., is excited to announce affiliation with the GoodTherapy. The fields of telemental health and GoodTherapy.org represent two professions that are likely to see the significant growth in response to health care reform, and the combination of these specialties will assist consumers in under-served areas with access to much needed, comprehensive mental health care. “A…
Natural Remedies registers trademark for Turmacin in Australia
Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd announced that it has received trademark registration for Turmacin from the office of Australian Intellectual Property (IP) Rights. This IP right will allow the company to use the trademark Turmacin® in all of Australia.
Turmacin is a patent-pending, novel polysaccharide rich, curcuminoids-free, aqueous extract of turmeric. It is positioned in management of joint health.
Dr. Amit Agarwal, director of human health products at Natural Remedies stated that “this…
