Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Vestrum Health Announces Launch of Nation’s First Retina Specialty Patient Datab …
Vestrum Health, a healthcare data company, announced today the launch of the Vestrum Retina Research Database. Through the Retina Research Database, Vestrum Health provides retina specialists with the opportunity to unlock the full value of their Electronic Health Record (EHR) data by providing benefits including a passive revenue stream as well as analytic and research capabilities.
“Historically, the healthcare data industry has capitalized on physician-generated information through the…
World Record: 1002 Kilometres Nonstop
Manfred Putz (Ottobock Handbike Team): "Anything is possible if you just do it"
Wheelchair driver and extreme athlete Manfred Putz now (since early on September 22, 2013) holds the world record: He rode a handbike 1002 kilometres since starting on Friday morning at 10 o'clock, with only two one-hour breaks to eat. To put this incredible performance into perspective, remember that a marathon of 42.195 kilometres is considered a long distance.…
MarketResearchReports.com: PharmaSphere: Asia Pacific Deal Trends, 2004-2013, Ne …
PharmaSphere: Asia Pacific Deal Trends, 2004-2013 report offers an in-depth understanding of the key deals that took place in the region during the last decade. The type of deals covered in the report include Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Licensing and Collaboration & Partnerships. The report also provides understanding on the regional differences in the deal making activity to that of the global trends and key trends are outlined with insight…
Munich Innovation to Develop Medical Device for Acoustic Non-Invasive Diagnosis …
Munich, Germany (September 26, 2013) – Munich Innovation today announced a project to develop a medical device based on vibroarthrography, a patented technology, in cooperation with partners.
The project addresses a non-invasive and complementary method to diagnose and treat joint abrasion (osteoarthritis) in an early stage through high-end signal processing. Current methods are either not sensitive enough in an early stage of joint abrasion (X-Ray) or very expensive and not universally…
ISM Inc. ranked as Fastest Growing Healthcare IT solutions Provider Company by I …
Tarrytown, NY, September 17, 2013 -- ISM OmniMD – healthcare division of ISM is one of the leading Ambulatory EHR Vendor ranked for INC5000-2013 listings for fastest growing private companies under IT services category. Apart from EHR/EMR and Practice Management solutions, OmniMD has significant footprints in Revenue Cycle Management Services and Health Information Exchange solutions in United States. Being listed in INC5000 shows OmniMD’s sincere efforts for top notch service…
Antidepressant Medications Can Lead to Hot Flashes, Night Sweats and Insomnia
Hot flashes and night sweats create a sudden feeling of warmth and often a breakout of sweating in the upper half of the body. These flashes are experienced by 80% of women around the time of menopause, and also by men due to a lessening of testosterone in middle age. Hot flashes are normally brought on by a reduced function in the brain's temperature regulation, caused by changing hormone…
ADRC Announces 2013/2014 Program Sites For Alzheimer’s Art Expression Program
Bay Shore, NY – ADRC’s Executive Director and CEO, Mary Ann Malack-Ragona, announced today that twenty-seven sites across Nassau and Suffolk will participate in the Center’s 2013/2014 Art Expression Program developed for individuals with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease.
ADRC has been coordinating this very special program since 2003. The program includes training for professional coordinators, with ongoing support throughout the program year. The program culminates with ADRC’s Annual Tea and…
Colorado HealthOP Turns Health Insurance Upside Down with Focus on Choice and Pr …
New Health Insurance CO-OP Announces Five Progressive Programs that Give Coloradans More Control Over Their Medical Costs and Care
Denver, CO, September 25, 2013 — Colorado HealthOP, Colorado’s first statewide non-profit health insurance cooperative (CO-OP), announced today that it will offer five progressive programs designed to give consumers more choice in their healthcare, help them stay healthier and ultimately reduce their healthcare spending.
“Because Colorado HealthOP reports to members, not shareholders, investing…
outhern Pharmacy Services Celebrates 10th Anniversary
PINK HILL, N.C. (September 23, 2013) – Southern Pharmacy Services (SPS) is celebrating ten years in business and marketing a company milestone by hosting open houses and business expos at each of its three locations. The series of events is called PHARMAPALOOZA, which highlights a unique mix of old-fashioned values and new-world business savvy in North Carolina and Virginia.
PHARMAPALOOZA kicks off on September 25 from 11am-2pm in Pink Hill,…
Anterior Hip Replacement a Safer, More Natural Option, According to Leading Orth …
Phoenix Orthopedic Group That Introduced Procedure to Arizona and Has Performed the Most Anterior Hip Surgeries in the State Answers Common Misconceptions.
Phoenix, AZ, United States, September 24, 2013 -- According to Arizona’s leading group of orthopedic surgeons, OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates, anterior hip replacements are much safer alternatives to traditional posterior hip replacements.
The Phoenix orthopedic group introduced the anterior hip approach to Arizona and has since completed more…
Same-Day Appointments Offer Peace of Mind to Arizona Patients at OrthoArizona - …
OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates patients are always seen and treated by of the practice’s nine surgeons. OrthoArizona - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates doctors are consistently voted the best doctors in Phoenix.
Phoenix, AZ, United States, September 24, 2013 -- Parents who have had a child fall at the playground know that waiting several days to get an appointment with an orthopedic specialist can be agonizing. While they wait, parents are faced…
Old Colony Elder Services Celebrates Cape Verde Independence Day with Luncheon
BROCKTON, MA…
Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a private, non-profit agency designated as an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) serving seniors and individuals with disabilities throughout the greater Brockton and Plymouth county areas, recently held a luncheon at Campello High Rise, one of the Supportive Housing sites in Brockton, celebrating Independence Day for both the United States and Cape Verde.
The Independence Day celebration luncheon was part of OCES' Supportive Housing…
SANKU INNOVATIVE FORTIFICATION - AWARDED GRAND PRIZE BY ASHOKA FOUNDATION
Cambridge, Massachusetts September 20, 2013
Project Healthy Children (PHC), a non-profit organization that provides technical support in the design and implementation of countrywide food fortification programs, proudly announces today that its small scale fortification initiative, Sanku, has been awarded the Grand Prize in the Askoka Foundation Changemakers Nutrients for All competition.
Ashoka Changemakers is the world's leading community of over 3,000 social entrepreneurs and among the world’s most robust laboratories for launching,…
Becoming the Healthiest Nation
Adelphi University's Center for Health Innovation presents its fall symposium on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom, Ruth S. Harley University Center located at 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The keynote speaker will be the first woman who served as director for the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Dr. Julie Gerberding. This event is…
As Specialty Injectable Drugs reach $100 Billion, Collaborations between Drug De …
(Nashua, NH) – As the underlying structure of their markets continues to change, injectable drug developers are relying increasingly on supply chain partners to address the evolving expectations of patients and their caregivers. In this environment, it is not unusual for drug product managers to include vendor device design engineers on their top level development teams and to hire human factors specialists to manage device concept ergonomic requirements.
While the…
Zap It Off Provides Comprehensive Skincare Solutions with Hair and Tattoo Remova …
Hair and Tattoo removal are just a small aspect of comprehensive skincare solutions and Zap It Off's Cosmeceuticals division ensures a more holistic skin wellness experience. The firm which provides laser technology guided skin correction is set to work with major derma care brands to provide a comprehensive set of solutions. When a patient visits Zap It Off he therefore will not need to resort to other skin care advice…
Robert G. Chami, MD, FACS, Joins the Team at Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic …
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is pleased to announce Robert G. Chami, MD, FACS as the newest member of their team. Dr. Chami is currently accepting new patients at the Marco Island (950 N. Collier Blvd, Suite 303), North Naples (1015 Crosspointe Dr.), and Cape Coral (413 Del Prado Blvd. S. Ste. 101) locations.
Dr. Robert Chami, brings to the Riverchase team a prestigious educational and professional background in cosmetic surgery.…
Oregon Communities to Benefit from Angel MedFlight's Citation X Air Ambulance Se …
Sept. 19, 2013 – Having opened a satellite office in Corvallis, Ore., Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance announced today its Cessna Citation X air ambulance and fleet of medically-configured Learjets are now available to the Oregon market for medical flights.
The Cessna Citation X is the world's fastest airplane in its class, reaching speeds up to Mach 0.935, which is just shy of the sound barrier. With its increased range…
The Salt Crystal Health Center to Hold Grand Opening
The Salt Crystal Health Center will celebrate its Grand Opening on Sunday, September 29, 2013. From 11am to 5pm, all Calgarians are invited to the Salt Crystal Health Center, located at 128, 5403 Crowchild Trail NW. With five Salt Rooms that customers can choose from, each with its own Halogenerator, Salt Crystal is the first Salt Room in Calgary, offering various packages ranging from 10-25 sessions and 35 minutes for…
Angel MedFlight Releases "My Real Life Moment™ - Taylor Collins" Video
Sept. 19, 2013 – Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance announced Thursday the release of "My Real Life Moment™ - Taylor Collins," the newest installment in the air ambulance company's patient video series.
"My Real Life Moment™ - Taylor Collins" features a Gulf Breeze, Fla., high school student who suffers from epileptic seizures and needs an air ambulance flight to Miami to undergo testing. Collins' family is on a fixed income and…
New version of the PACS viewer aycan OsiriX PRO available
With the new aycan OsiriX PRO workstation with 64-bit and CE mark as a Class IIb medical device, aycan Digitalsysteme GmbH again adds further clinical applications and workflow improvements to its popular software. In addition to an improved ROI handling and the automatic storage of measurements and screenshots within the PACS, the highlights of the new version 2.6.4 are:
1. Improved Reporting:
With this optional plug-in, users are able to easily create…
Gynecology & Infertility Associates Awarded AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditati …
Dover NH, September 4, 2013 - The Ultrasound Practice Council of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is pleased to announce that Gynecology & Infertility Associates has been awarded ultrasound practice accreditation in the areas of first trimester obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound. This is the second re-accreditation for the practice and is valid through February of 2017.
Gynecology & Infertility Associates achieved this recognition by meeting vigorous voluntary guidelines…
For the First Time, a Medical Student Publishes an Insider's Medical School Admi …
New York Native, Alexa M. Mieses, announces the release of her debut book, The Heartbeat of Success: A Med Student’s Guide to Med School Admissions, just in time to kick off the new school year. This is the first time a medical student has written a book about medical school admissions. Ms. Mieses wrote the book as a participant of a book writing challenge sponsored by Small Business Camp and…
Davidow, Davidow, Siegel & Stern, LLP Presents Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Cent …
On September 13, Lawrence Davidow, Managing Partner, Davidow, Davidow, Siegel & Stern, LLP, presented Mary Ann Malack-Ragona, Executive Director, Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Inc., with a $5,000 check. ADRC received the money as the winner of Phase II of the law firm’s “Century of Giving” promotion.
The Century of Giving initiative was created by the Law Firm of Davidow, Davidow, Siegel & Stern to celebrate the law firm’s centennial on Long…
Emerge Hires Ori Zakin as New Chief Technology Officer and Opens International O …
(Dallas) September 18, 2013 – Emerge Clinical Decision Solutions, creator of premier cardiologic clinical decision support software, today announced Ori Zakin as the company’s new chief technology officer and the opening of a research and development office in Israel.
Emerge is a real time clinical decision support solution that helps doctors increase efficiency of patient care. By running comprehensive patient data through a patented algorithm, Emerge performs more than 8,000 calculations…
Health-IT Go-To-Market Camp – Workshop for a perfect preparation for entering th …
To enter a new regional market is a big challenge. The first step to become successful abroad is answering a few questions:
• How does the new market works and what kind of inner rules are existing
• What kind of business model do I have and it is compatible for the market abroad
• What’s about price, sales strategy, competitors etc.
Like every market the German healthcare sector has its own characteristics, so that you…
Healthcare Solutions Team Provides Expert Advise For Healthcare Reform
October 1, 2013 marks the start of open enrollment for state and federal healthcare exchanges. The exchange is defined as a marketplace where consumers can compare insurance plans and purchase health insurance either online, by mail or in person. Although regulated at the state or national level, each exchange will offer health insurance plans provided by private companies, each featuring the same benefits and required services.
Many people—confused about exactly what…
SignaBlok Achieves Key In Vivo Proof of Concept for Treatment of Cancer and Seps …
– Novel First-in-Class Peptide Inhibitor of TREM-1 Modulates the Inflammatory Response and Shows Promise for Treatment of Cancer and Sepsis –
Shrewsbury, MA, September 17, 2013 – SignaBlok, Inc., a Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical company, today announced the successful in vivo proof of concept data that demonstrate that the company's novel mechanism-based, first-in-class peptide inhibitor of TREM-1 effectively suppresses cancer progression in mouse models of lung cancer and dramatically improves survival in septic…
Orange 949 joins hands with HomeLine Medical, Inc.
Orange 949, a well-known mobile app development company, joins hands with HomeLine Medical, Inc, a leader in the healthcare industry. With its proven healthcare experience and technical capabilities, Orange 949 will develop a HIPAA compliant mobile app to enhance home healthcare delivery solutions
Orange 949 is a well-known mobile app development company serving elite clients in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. The company has team of highly qualified and innovative mobile…
SEPT 21: 'Surviving Cancer' Author Kevin Murphy Speaks to Irish Cancer Society
Award-winning U.S. author Kevin Murphy speaks to the Irish Cancer Society’s 50th anniversary conference about “Surviving Cancer after Surviving Cancer” on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 9:40 AM.
Dublin, Ireland, September 17, 2013 -- U.S. author Kevin Murphy will speak to the Irish Cancer Society in Dublin, Ireland about Surviving Cancer after Surviving Cancer on Saturday, September 21 at 9:40 AM.
Cancer harms many marriages. When wives get cancer, divorce is six times…
Georgia-Pacific Professional Highlights Best Practices and Solutions for Healthi …
Company offers products, information and tools for healthcare professionals to help reduce the risk of cross-contamination in their facilities
ATLANTA – To help hospitals and long-term care facilities reduce the risk of cross-contamination, Georgia-Pacific Professional continues its focus on patient room solutions, including an innovative bundle of automated washroom products that help encourage good hand hygiene. The company will highlight these solutions, along with other products that support best practices throughout…
Autoinjectors for Injectable Drugs Positioned to Overtake Pen Injectors by 2018
(Nashua, NH) – As the number of injectable drugs designed to be self-administered has grown in recent years, specialty injection devices – specifically autoinjectors and pen injectors – have experienced healthy unit growth. These devices are gaining market penetration by improving patient compliance and safety, and by providing drug marketers with a path to differentiate their drug products in the age of Direct-to-Consumer marketing.
Autoinjectors owe their existence to the…
SMS Council Offers Home Health Care Agencies Cost-Effective Solution in ICD-10 T …
New York, NY, September 16, 2013 – SMS Council NY unveiled a cost-effective solution that will assist 14,000 US home health agencies complete their ICD-9 to ICD-10 transition in time for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) deadline. HHS has made it clear that the deadline for implementing the new ICD-10 coding standard is October 1, 2014.
SMS Council revealed that outsourcing coding is a viable and cost…
Safety - A Top Priority at Radisson Blu Resort Sharjah
Radisson Blu Resort Sharjah, the leading beach five star hotel in Sharjah organized “Hotel Fire Fighting and Fire Drill ” with Sharjah Civil Defence to make sure high standards of safety awareness and highly trained personnel are maintained and be ready to deal promptly with fire emergency situations.
The management team of Radisson Blu Resort Sharjah notified all guests of the routine exercise well in advance, so it does…
Apollo Bramwell celebrates fourth anniversary
Apollo Bramwell Hospital, a hi-tech tertiary care hospital based in the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is celebrating its fourth anniversary. The hospital, which opened on August 19, 2009, has since touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients and their families, both from Mauritius and abroad.
The hospital is now poised for more major developments as it prepares new projects that are set to change the medical landscape of…
HI-TECH THERMOMETER FOR LOW-FUSS MEASUREMENT
Omron Healthcare, established front-runner in home healthcare devices, launches new ear thermometer with multi-functional features, handy design and reliable results.
Omron is proud to introduce the new Gentle Temp 521 ear thermometer offering precision, comfort and reliability in one device. Its advanced technology and innovative features focus on convenience and practical usage for the family.
Reassuring Comfort
Omron’s new, user-friendly and ergonomic designs make the new ear thermometer particularly suitable for parents looking…
INSCOL: GlobalNurse4U, Chandigarh launches workshop for New Nurse Graduates
GlobalNurse4U, an initiative by INSCOL Academy, is one of the pioneer organizations in India working exclusively for continuing nursing education and has developed multiple educational modules and simulation based trainings for upgrading knowledge and enhancing clinical skills of Indian Nurses.
The mission of GlobalNurse4U is to elevate frontline nursing by imparting the Global Best Practices to Indian Nurses.
GlobalNurse4U (GN4U), Chandigarh launched a 5-Day workshop for new nurse graduates on 26th…
Prefilled Injectables, Once an Anomaly, Fast Becoming a Prerequisite for Competi …
(Nashua, NH) – Although barely ten years old, a number of market and technology factors have converged over the past five years to make the market for prefilled syringes and injectors the fastest growing segment in the drug delivery sector. The result is a drug delivery technology that has become an essential element of product development strategies for an increasing number therapeutic indications.
Prefilled devices owe their growth to several key…
Going Gold and Raising Awareness for Childhood Cancer
During the month of September you may see friends or co-workers wearing small gold ribbons pinned to their shirts or lapels. These are people who have decided to "Go Gold" during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. They are sporting gold ribbons to raise awareness to this international symbol and the devastating disease it represents.
At Angel MedFlight, we are reminded of childhood cancer quite frequently as we transport children to…
Trusted Valley Orthopedic Practice Announces Fall Physicals for Arizona High Sch …
Dr. Martin, who currently serves as team physician for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League as well as Desert Vista High School in Ahwatukee.
Chandler, AZ, September 13, 2013 -- High school sports are right around the corner, and with football and other Fall and Winter sports, come the necessary sports physicals. Participants in Arizona high school athletics programs can receive their required sports physicals from Dr. Shelden Martin,…
Erler-Zimmer presents new skeleton model Oscar
The latest member of the skeleton model family by Erler-Zimmer was named Oscar today. The model is a reproduction of a male adult skeleton made of a durable, unbreakable plastic material; the about 200 bones of the skeleton correspond with real human bones in size and nearly in weight.
Unlike other skeleton models with metal joints, Oscar has flexible rubber attachments in the shoulder, hip and knee joints that allow life-like,…
Fortis launches information guide on Heart Attack and the Hidden Secret for Surv …
Fortis Hospitals today announces the launch of “Attack the Attack”, a public awareness initiative to educate the importance of recognizing heart attacks and emergency measures for timely treatment. The initiative was launched with a book “Heart Attack and the Hidden Secret for Survival” in the presence of Shri U T Khader, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of Karnataka.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Vivek Jawali, Chief Cardiothoracic…
OmniMD Ambulatory EHR Vendor donates electronic health records software to Quinn …
Sept. 5, 2013 – OmniMD, of Tarrytown, N.Y., has donated the use of its electronic health record technology valued at $7.6 million to Quinnipiac University, as part of a four-year agreement announced today.
Representatives of Quinnipiac’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences are working with OmniMD to develop an electronic health record system that will be used by faculty and students…
B-Aware to prevent good times turning bad
PRESS RELEASE: Intended for distribution to Indian and Pakistani UK-based media and UK medical trade media only
B-Aware to prevent good times turning bad
11 September 2013
Ahead of Hajj pilgrimage, GSK launches ‘B-Aware’ – Hepatitis B awareness campaign to help educate and tackle misconceptions amongst those travelling to visit friends and relatives overseas
In a recent GSK survey of UK-based travellers to India and Pakistan, just 39% had sought travel health advice from…
Industry Survey: Pre-Filled Syringes and Medical Devices
SMi Group announces the launch of Industry Wide Survey for Pre-Filled Syringes and Medical Devices and invites industry professionals to take part in it. The survey launched with the purpose of preparing for the 6th Annual Pre-Filled Syringes Conference taking place in London on the 27th-28th of January 2014.
The survey consists of 10 questions and will take less than 5 minutes to complete. All respondents will get a copy…
Dr. Louis Cady to Present at 4th Annual Integrative Medicine for Mental Health C …
Dr. Louis Cady, D.O., will be presenting on the thyroid at the 4th Annual Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference in Chicago, IL, September 20-22, 2013.
Of all the major endocrine organs of the body, the thyroid is perhaps the most overlooked, under-diagnosed, and under-replaced. Patients that are diagnosed with “depression,” “fibromyalgia,” and the like are frequently sub-clinically – or even clinically – hypothyroid. Dr. Cady will present on the epidemiology…
Nordquist Family Medical Center has entered into an agreement with SpectraMedi, …
Syracuse, NY, August 14, 2013 – SpectraMedi Medical Transcription Services, the prominent medical transcription services in US is very much pleased to inform that Nordquist Family Medical Center has chosen SpectraMedi as their transcription service provider.
SpectraMedi prides itself on its high-quality U.S. based medical transcription services and is always determining ways to add value to its medical transcription service. “Intelligent and innovative use of established as well as cutting edge…
Global Food Safety Services, Food Safety Training & Consultants and Food Safety …
Global food safety management is a group of highly motivated and extensively experienced food safety professionals for making food safe for everyone across the world by providing food safety consultants services and food safety certification in pune,Mumbai and kolkata.
We provide services towards achieving certifications for :
⇒ FSSC: Food safety system certification 22000.
⇒ ISO 22000: Food safety management systems.
⇒ ISO 22001: Guidelines on the application of ISO 9001:2000 for the…
Ford Optometrists Adds Affordable Eye Care and New Protective Safety Glasses
Ford Optometrists has enhanced its inventory to reflect both the needs of budget eye care as well as latest Australian industrial safety standards. The refreshed budget inventory offers attractive glasses at great prices. Ford Optometrists has also upgraded its range of protective eye wear to the latest S/NZS 1337.6 standards for industrial safety needs.
For over six decades, Ford Optometrists has been the leading solution for optical and other…
GammaTech Durabook U12Ci Rugged Notebook Chosen by 3HC Home Health and Hospice C …
The Durabook U12Ci will Replace All Existing Field Laptops In the Next Year
FREMONT, CA – August 09, 2013 - GammaTech Computer Corp., a major international manufacturer and supplier of innovative notebook and tablet computers, has been chosen by 3HC Home Health and Hospice Care, Inc., a leading local home health, hospice, and private duty provider serving eastern North Carolina, to supply its field clinicians with rugged notebooks. Over a two-year…
