Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Microtest Labs of Agawam Massachusetts Wins Economic Impact Award
Agawam, Mass., October 11, 2007 – Microtest Laboratories of Agawam has been honored with a Massachusetts Economic Impact Award for its strong record of job creation and business expansion.
The company was named the Silver Level award recipient in the western Mass. region by the Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development (MAED).
“To be recognized as an economic leader in western Mass. is a huge honor for us,“ said Steven Richter, Ph. D.,…
Marketing Authorisation in the Middle East: Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia, S …
The countries of the Middle East are sometimes underestimated as attractive markets for pharmaceuticals. A thorough knowledge of the local marketing authorisation systems is essential in order to successfully get a foothold in these markets. A seminar presented by FORUM Institut für Management addresses these requirements and gives useful hints for the dialogue with the relevant local authorities.
The seminar takes place on December 4th, 2007 in Frankfurt (Germany)
Further information about…
Pathological sweating and the smell of sweat are still a taboo subject
In many countries the subject hyperhidrosis is still treated as a taboo subject. However, there are a lot of therapeutic treatments available, which can be of help in different hyerhidrosis stages. These treatments depend on the kind and the intensity of the hyperhidrosis.
From the clinical point-of-view the orientation of the different therapies depends unquestionably on where the sweating is located, whether the sweating occurs in the hands, the feet, the…
Guide to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) launches on new European health …
IMR International Limited, developers of e-communication and clinical information solutions, today announced the launch of a comprehensive guide to Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) within its new public health portal; epgpatientdirect.org.
Supported by AstraZeneca, the GERD Quick Guide will be hosted in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian languages and will join other interactive guides to form part of the EPG Patient Direct interactive knowledge ‘library’; a range of online…
Pilot project to test data access, security, and efficiency: Health eCard Initia …
Sofia/Slivnitza, Bulgaria, October 8, 2007 – The first electronic prescription in the new EU member state of Bulgaria was issued and dispensed at an event presided over by the Bulgarian Minister of Health, Professor Radoslav Gajdarski, and the Minister of Public Administration and Administrative Reform Dr. Nikolay Vassilev. The online transaction officially launched the pilot system for the Bulgarian electronic health card (eCard).
The eCard initiative includes seven physicians, four pharmacies…
CLEVELAND CLINIC RESEARCHER RECEIVES $3.2 MILLION NIH GRANT TO DEVELOP BIO-ARTIF …
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering awarded Shuvo Roy, Ph.D., a $3.2 million, three-year grant today to develop a bio-artificial kidney that can be used instead of dialysis.
Dr. Roy and his team are using MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) technology to create an implantable, self-regulating bio-artificial kidney that will filter toxins and absorb necessary salts and water like human kidneys. The team includes physicians and engineers from the Lerner…
Presenting the power of topological proteomics at Biotechnica 2007
SkinSysTec GmbH and meltec GmbH & Co. KG, two biotech companies located in Magdeburg (Germany) will present the power and application of Toponomics® (topological proteomics) at their booth at the 15th international trade fair for biotechnology, Biotechnica, in Hannover from 09. to 11. October 2007.
Highlight at their booth is the latest Toponome® Imaging Cycler® (TIC), a ultra high content analysis reader based on automated multidimensional fluorescence microscopy. “Recurring cycles of…
LOCALHANDS.COM PARTNERS WITH AMTA
Miami, FL—October 04, 2007 — WazUp Media Inc. (Localhands.com) today announced a new partnership with the American Massage Therapy Association (AAMTA), becoming a supporting member of AMTA.
With this partnership, AMTA members will be benefited in many ways. For a limited time, LocalHands.com will offer AMTA members a $50 discount on any annual listing. This offer will be valid till the end of November 2007.
According to WazUp Media Inc’s…
Cardiovascular Imaging and Analysis Software Provider Shina Systems to Launch An …
Washington DC, USA, October 3, 2007 – Shina Systems Ltd, a leading cardiovascular imaging and analysis software solution company, will showcase is groundbreaking new product AngioCt at TCT 2007 - the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutic Conference and Exposition, in Washington DC, booth 1108, October 22-24, 2007.
AngioCt introduces an innovative approach of integrating angiography and computed tomography angiography (CTA) data. Seamlessly integrating into regular catheterization procedures, AngioCt brings Cardiac CT into…
Guide to Meningitis launches on new European health website
London, England, 03rd October, 2007 - IMR International Limited, developers of e-communication and clinical information solutions, today announced the launch of a comprehensive guide to meningitis and septicaemia within its new public health portal; epgpatientdirect.org.
Supported by the Meningitis Research Foundation, the ‘Meningitis and Septicaemia Quick Guide’ will join other interactive guides to form part of the EPG Patient Direct interactive knowledge ‘library’; a range of online guides designed…
Fluoride Damages the Thyroid, Report Shows
There is clear evidence that small amounts of fluoride, at or near levels added to U.S. water supplies, present potential risks to the thyroid gland, according to the National Research Council’s (NRC) first-ever published review of the fluoride/thyroid literature.(A)
Fluoride, in the form of silicofluorides, injected into 2/3 of U.S. public water supplies, ostensibly to reduce tooth decay, was never safety-tested.(B)
“Many Americans are exposed to fluoride in the ranges associated with…
Aerotel Medical Systems and Turkcell Demonstrate Advanced Wireless Telemedicine …
Istanbul, Turkey, October 1, 2007 -- Aerotel Medical Systems, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of advanced telemedicine and remote monitoring solutions for telemedicine and telecare, and Turkcell, the leading mobile operator in Turkey, demonstrate Aerotel’s advanced solutions at CeBIT Eurasia, held in Istanbul, Turkey, 2-7 October, 2007.
Wireless Telehealth Offers Enhanced Care and Cost Savings
Telemedicine, also known as telehealth, means using information and communications technologies for the delivery of…
Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center Attends Cosmetic Enhancement Expo
On September 8 and 9 of 2007, Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center was proud to take part in the Cosmetic Enhancement Expo located at Dallas Market Hall. The goal of the expo was to educate and enlighten the public about the benefits of today\'s cosmetic enhancement, both surgically and non-surgically. Both Drs. David Kleiman and Anthony Evangelista feel this goal was achieved.
Throughout the 2-day event, Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center had the…
Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center Attends Live 7 Concert
Dr. Anthony Evangelista and staff from Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center volunteered their free time to Live 105.3\'s Live 7 concert this past Friday. Live 7 was a fun-filled community event planned by Dallas radio station Live 105.3. The event brought out thousands of DFW residents, and Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center was happy to be a part of the festivities.
Throughout the evening\'s entertainment, the crowd was invited to visit the Kleiman…
September 28th Dearnature.com, designed by LogoBee, will be online
Dearnature.com will be online September 28th and ready to offer their services to people everywhere. The internet makes this possible as long as you have access to a computer with internet capability; so people living in distant countries can now enjoy the health products offered by this Montreal based natural products company. Just like other Montreal natives, the Weider brothers, Dearnature.com will bring their passion for nutrition and…
Diverse Experience of Cortiva Institute Experts will Contribute Strong Presence …
Three esteemed Cortiva Institute faculty members, a campus president, and a senior executive will each speak at the upcoming American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) convention taking place in Cincinnati, Ohio from September 26 through 29. The AMTA is a professional service organization that provides members with professional development and continuing educational support. The convention is the largest national gathering of experts in the field of massage and bodywork in…
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) e-procurement success
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), a member of Tatweer has placed itself strategically by adapting integral e-solutions at the very source of supply chain in the form of e-procurement. This has seen them partner with the best names in healthcare globally.
Semih Sen, Director Business Development, DHCC, says ‘the unique impact of current globalization trends in healthcare, moving it from a traditionally monopolised and nationalized industry which has recently become liberalised, shall…
Sheldon Manufacturing Inc. Rolls Out the New SHEL LAB High Heat Decontamination …
The SHEL LAB family of CO2 Incubators has just expanded again to include the model 3552. This is the first CO2 Incubator to incorporate 180C, high heat cycle for automatic decontamination that doesn’t require removing the Infrared CO2 Sensor.
CO2 Incubator Features-
The SHEL LAB Model 3552 incorporates a patent-pending design that keeps the delicate IR sensor protected from contamination during normal operation, and hot temperatures during the high heat decontamination…
ThermoTx Introduces New Mobile Stimulation (TENS) Product Line for On the Go The …
Innovative Knee and Back Brace Design Combines Hot or Cold Therapy with a Muscle Stimulator/TENS Unit for Synergistic Injury Treatment
Irvine, Calif. --September 24, 2007-- ThermoTx™, a fast-growing medical appliance manufacturer, will be premiering their innovative line of FDA approved ThermoSTIM™ braces at the upcoming American Academy of Family Physicians 2007 Scientific Assembly. This year’s assembly is October 3-6, 2007, at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.
The braces combine modalities of…
Integra's premier pharmacy workflow and document management system released
DocuTrack 4.0, Integra, Inc.’s premier pharmacy workflow and document management solution, has been formally released after deployment in several test sites over the past few months.
We would like to thank the pharmacies that participated in this phase of the release cycle,\" said DocuTrack Product Manager Louie Foster. \"We are certain than once all of our clients are fully upgraded they will benefit greatly from the extensive enhancements and advanced…
Attractive high-growth Company: Strüngmann Brothers invest in eHealth Specialist …
Walldorf, September 24, 2007 – Santo Holding (Germany) GmbH of
Hexal founders Strüngmann secured a 25 percent share in the eHealth specialist InterComponentWare AG (ICW). This transaction was performed by the purchase of newly issued shares in the context of an increase in capital stock. The present owners of ICW do not surrender any shares in this transaction.
ICW will invest its newly acquired funds into the further expansion of its leading…
Guide to Diabetes launches on new European health website
London, England, 24th September, 2007 - IMR International Limited, developers of e-communication and clinical information solutions, today announced the launch of a comprehensive guide to diabetes within its new public health portal; epgpatientdirect.org.
Supported by Novo Nordisk, the Diabetes Quick Guide will join other interactive guides to form part of the EPG Patient Direct interactive knowledge ‘library’; a range of online guides designed specifically for use by the general public.…
International Award Winning Energie EyeCare signs two regional Master Distributo …
Energie EyeCare signed the master distributor agreements with two regional companies, opening the markets in Indonesia and the Philippines for its award winning EyeRelax product. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Mrs Lim Hwee Hua, Minister of State for Finance and Transport. The signing ceremony took place in conjunction with Franchising & Licensing Asia 2007 ( FLAsia 2007 ).
EyeRelax is very effective in controlling the progression of myopia,…
Creative Technology Services Joins Forces with CJPS Enterprises
Creative Technology Services, or CTS, (ctsmius.com) has retained the services of CJPS Enterprises, LLC, (cjps-enterprises.com), the high-growth strategy firm, known for its speed and results. CTS is continuing to focus on customer diversification, and on adding to the market segments that it currently serves in the medical device industry, since its spin off from well-known automotive supplier MSX International, last year.
CJPS Enterprises, a hands-on consulting firm with a…
My InnerView Releases Resource to Support Advancing Excellence
WAUSAU, Wis., Sept. 19, 2007 – In an effort to continually support the ongoing quality improvement initiative Advancing Excellence, My InnerView has created a valuable resource for the long-term care profession that directly supports the goals of the Advancing Excellence campaign.
The resource, accessible by visiting www.myinnerview.com, is comprised of My InnerView research and supporting materials that have been developed to assist facilities in reaching their Advancing Excellence goals.…
LIPODISTROPHIA PATHOLOGY - MULTI RAYS PULSE THERAPY BY MEDIXSYSTEME
Medixsysteme, France, Nimes, Innovative Medical Aesthetic SMES, who has unique Dual Technology HFU & UMD concept called ULTRACONTOUR, exented his research in Novel therapeutic application with a specific Lipodistrophia transducer.
How much modern society is affected by Lipodistrophia pathology ?
All around the world, it affects mostly the female gender in the superficial fat and is characterized by a gradual irregular tissue, commonly called “Orange skin”.
Generally, the woman’s normal fat deposits on…
Prevention of postoperative pacemaker infection and prosthetic valve infection w …
Pacemaker implantation, implantable defibrillators and all other surgical procedures, involves the risk of infection. Infection remains the most common pacemaker-related complication after equipment failure and sensing and pacing defects. It is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality despite improved surgical techniques and the development of new pacemaker devices. If a pacemaker patient gets an infection the bacteria can persist even when the rest of the body is free of…
Cell Phones, iPODs, MP3 players And Habit Braker Enterprises Creates A Healthy S …
Habit Braker Enterprises Inc., a privately held California corporation, has developed a new and highly effective way to help everyone make it to their healthy goals! Using short, healthy issue specific messages, that last only between seconds and about a minute, that have been developed to be placed into portable audio devices such as cell phones, IPODs, MP3 players or used in CD players, consumers can now stick with difficult…
Crdentia’s Investment in Healthcare Addresses Baby Boomer Demand Market Opportun …
Baby boomers retirement approaching, strict immigration policy, medical college capacity shortage contribute open new challenges and opportunities for medical placement corporations, such as Crdentia
Crdentia Corp. (OTCBB:CRDT) crdentia.com , a leading healthcare staffing company, specializing in nurse placement in Sun Belt states. According to Luis Leung, AudioStocks Director “Over the last quarter, Crdentia has adopted new management leadership, a new direction focused on the Sun Belt markets, a new look…
The Management of Clinical Trials – GMP meets GCP
In the development of new pharmaceutical products, it is a challenge to design and initiate sound and appropriate studies. In this course on 15/16 November in Berlin, Germany, representatives from authorities as well as specialists from the pharmaceutical industry and service providers will therefore share their expert knowledge about important aspects of IMP Supplies and the Management of Clinical Trials. The course will cover all essential aspects relative to the…
Healthcare Company Engages Major Investment Awareness Company: Crdentia
Bringing Opportunity for Investors to Learn More About the Company’s Strategy
Medical Staffing Expert Engages Web-Based Corporate Communications
DALLAS – September 12, 2007 - Crdentia Corp. (OTCBB: CRDT) http://www.crdentia.com 800.803.1777, has engaged Audiostocks.com, an internet-based publishing platform designed to create, catalogue, distribute and make functional, fact-based corporate business news and financial content.
AudioStocks disseminates news, corporate profiles, interviews and links to source materials as a means to facilitate and streamline the cumbersome task…
‘Slowed Brain-activity’ in frequent mobile phone users
11/9/2007 – According to a recently published study, frequent mobile phone users demonstrated slowed Brain function. This study is the first study investigating the long term effects of mobile phone use on brain function. It was also found that frequent mobile phone users showed better focused attention, which can be explained as a learning effect related to making more phone calls in distractive surroundings. No firm conclusions can be drawn…
MAN & MACHINE TO ATTEND 148TH ADA WORLD MARKETPLACE EXHIBITION
LANDOVER, MD (September, 10) – Man & Machine Inc. is proud to say that we will be attending the American Dental Association’s 148th Annual Session and World Marketplace Exhibition, later this month in San Francisco.
Man & Machine will be attending the expo, in booth 234, to introduce our waterproof keyboards and mice to the dental community.
MMI products are liquid-proof and provide the ultimate in infection control and patient safety, two…
Your Practice Online is establishing its Business in United States
Your Practice Online specializes exclusively in medical web designing and development. YPO take pride in producing top quality, professional websites, with clear and elegant aesthetic designs. Along with complete web site design, our specialties include website maintenance, search engine optimization, email accounts, FTP access and detailed website user activity reports.
As Your Practice Online is establishing its business in United States, helps doctors and medical professionals to build their web sites…
World Renowned Hypnotherapist Arrives In United States & Canada
Australian Hypnotherapist Dr. Rick Collingwood is available in SoCal Area/ Los Angeles Sept. 7-10, Phoenix Sept. 11th, in New York Area Sept. 13-16th, Toronto Sept.27th- 30th for Media
Los Angeles, CA - NY, NY - Australian Hypnotherapist Rick Collingwood, an Australian pioneer in hypnotism arrived America this week to unveil his own unique therapeutic hypnosis therapy skills that helps people cope with everything from depression, obesity, alcoholism to the fear of…
Moolchand launches its unique My Dream Hospital campaign
Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi, August 19, 2007: Imagine a nurse singing a lullaby to you or the doctor walking in a spiderman garb with a stethoscope hanging around his neck will no longer be unheard of concepts, looking at the way health scenario is changing in India. Moolchand Medcity is the only global healthcare brand to have initiated such a campaign which captures the voice of consumers.
Moolchand Medcity, NCR’s…
Willow Foundation Charity Golf Tournament Planned September 21st. 2007
The Willow Foundation has announced plans for the fifth annual Charity Golf Tournament at Crosswinds Golf and Country Club in Burlington Ontario.
This event will be held the afternoon of Sept. 21st, 2007. Proceeds from the golf tournament will help produce funds for The Willow Foundation which is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of seniors and disabled adults in Halton. This includes the residents of…
Introducing ThermoTx™ and Its Mobile Stimulation (TENS) Product Line to Power Pa …
Lightweight ThermoSTIM™ Braces Combine Hot or Cold Therapy with a Muscle Stimulator/TENS Unit for on-the-go Rehabilitation
Irvine, CA – September 05, 2007 – ThermoTx™, a fast growing medical appliance manufacturer, is announcing a unique line of FDA approved and patent pending ThermoSTIM™ products that combine modalities of hot or cold therapy with a muscle stimulation/TENS unit. The lightweight brace design allows patients to rehabilitate with complete mobility without interrupting normal day-to-day…
NewImage.com Finds Cosmetic Foot Surgery Popularity is All Talk and No Walk
Interviews with foot surgery pundits, Dr. Steven K.D. Ross and Dr. James R. Christina, challenge the popularity of cosmetic foot surgery.
Norwalk, CT, September 4, 2007 – NewImage.com, the premier online cosmetic surgery and elective health destination for personal image enhancement, in interviews with the president of the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), Dr. Steven Ross, and with Dr. James R. Christina, director of Scientific Affairs for the American…
Michigan Life Sciences Pipeline to Kick Off MichBio Expo
The Pipeline events are scheduled from 1-5 pm at the Lansing Center, Lansing, Michigan on October 16, 2007 and include: Governor's Roundtable on Commercialization and Innovation in the Life Sciences.
This high-level program will focus on larger policy issues affecting the commercialization of Michigan's life sciences industry. In a moderated discussion, a blue-ribbon panel of industry, entrepreneurial, investment, business, and technology experts will discuss a variety of relevant topics including…
Man is God but lacks self-realisation: 'You Are God' book by Shashi Verma
A recently released book by Shashi Verma, You Are God – The Bhagavad Gita as never before, provides the answer to man’s eternal quest, “Who am I?” and “Who is God?” It clearly says that man is himself God but does not have the self realization that he is God. The author explains that man can free himself from ageing and death and attain everlasting life in the same physical…
VIVA Transcription Appoints New Inside Sales Manager
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (September 3, 2007) – VIVA Transcription, a leading provider in medical transcription services, today announced the appointment of Ernest V. “Ernie” Colella to the position of Inside Sales Manager. Mr. Colella will report directly to Manuel Prado, Founder and President of VIVA Transcription. He will be responsible for executing the establishment of VIVA’s Syracuse office, managing the national sales network and assisting with the company’s overall sales…
Women’s Recovery Retreat Center Gives Addicted Women A Chance to Reinvent Themse …
(Austin, TX) Originally a drug and alcohol recovery retreat only center for women, the Open Door Retreat (opendoorretreat.com) now offers personalized programs for women with all types of addictions. This unique approach to women’s recovery includes a highly personalized curriculum, specifically tailored to address the precise issues each woman is facing.
The number of women addicted to drugs, alcohol, and other life-depreciating habits tends to be lower than that of…
Pharmacist from BITS Pilani Rajasthan conferred Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Award 200 …
An award is a reward you get for what you give. The Rajiv Gandhi Shiromani Award is conferred to select individuals of the country in recognition of their outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of industry, business, public life, administrative, social, educational and cultural services.
TRIVITRON one of the top ten medical technology brands in India and an emerging Indian Multinational eyeing the Global Market is a familiar healthcare name…
Texas Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center Relapse Prevention Results Exceed Average …
(Austin, TX) An assessment conducted one year after the opening of the Mark Houston Drug and Alcohol Recovery Center (markhoustonrecovery.com) shows higher than average alumni success rates when compared with statistical averages.
While studies have shown that 54 percent of all alcohol and other drug abusers can be expected to relapse after completing a program, those who have completed the unique three month program at the Mark Houston Recovery…
National pilot project: Bulgaria Issues First Electronic Health Cards
Sofia/Bulgaria, August 23, 2007 – Bulgaria is issuing its first electronic health cards as part of the pilot project of the Ministry of Health and the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). The pilot project for the nationwide introduction of an electronic health card was launched in February 2007 and is implemented by ICW, the international eHealth specialist, in cooperation with Cisco and Kontrax.
Starting September, 1,000 citizens from the town of…
MEDICO prepares for Honduras in September with new look from LogoBee
From September 8-15 a newly formed team of volunteers will be traveling to Nicaragua in order to help the local population. They will offer their skills to these impoverished people in order to improve their quality of life. Honduras is amongst the top three poorest countries within our hemisphere; so there is a great need for this aide.
MEDICO is short for Medical, Eye and Dental…
PANDUIT™ launches PANTY™ Metal Detectable Cable Ties at Pharmatex in Ireland …
PANDUIT™ is showing its makret focused solutions at Pharmatex in Cork on 11 – 13 September 2007.
PANDUIT™ will be introducing PANTY™ Metal Detectable Cable Ties, an innovative product designed specifically to meet pharmaceutical, food and beverage safety standards. The metal detectable cable ties are the optimum choice for bundling and fastening applications to help reduce product contamination and loss in manufacturing areas that produce consumable products.
The metal impregnated material…
Custom Shelving Solution Makes a Difference in the Life of Young Adult with Disa …
Michigan home storage e-retailer, The Shelving Store, offers useful products for people with physical disabilities.
Madison Heights, MI – August 21, 2007 -- The Shelving Store discovered its customers making innovative uses of its chrome-wire shelving through a photo contest on its website. Contest entrant, Kimberly Voss, submitted the contest’s most notable photos showing how The Shelving Store’s chrome-wire shelving was helping people with disabilities. “It’s hard to believe…
Athletes Enhance Physical Performance With Care By Dr. Matt Ehrhard In Louisvill …
What do Barry Bonds, Tiger Woods, Andy Roddick, and Lance Armstrong have in common? They are incredibly accomplished athletes that have used chiropractic care as a key ingredient to their success.
The fact is that more professional athletes use chiropractic than ever before. Even more revealing is the increased use of regular chiropractic care for entire professional teams. In fact, Chiropractic Economics reported that over 95% of teams in the NFL…
