Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Focus 28 Begins Shipping Next Generation Line of Meal Replacements and Food Supp …
9/06/08, Tarrytown, NY: Focus 28, Inc. announced today that it has started shipping Bariatric RX, its new next generation line of meal replacements and nutritional supplements designed to meet the specific nutritional needs of bariatric patients. According to the company, Bariatric RX not only features some great tasting products, the food supplements also utilize Double A Technology (AAT), a unique nutritional delivery system.
Since bariatric bypass patients cannot rely on…
English Churches Housing Group Announces Major Technology Upgrade to Support Ten …
English Churches Housing Group (ECHG), one of the largest providers of sheltered and supported housing services in the UK, has announced a major upgrade to its infrastructure to make it 21CN compliant, in order to better support the delivery of services to its 6000 sheltered housing tenants.
21CN is BT’s new digital network, which is being rolled out across the whole of the UK and can affect the transmission of tone-based…
Tough Economy Motivates Patients To Choose LASIK With No-bait Pricing
Award winning master eye surgeon Dr. Amjad Khokhar, chief surgeon at Sugarland Eye & Laser Center, is making laser vision correction affordable for everybody. Now, LASIK is not only for those with extra cash but also perfect for those seeking to make a wise financial investment. This is made possible through the no-bait pricing and special financing available at Sugarland Eye & Laser Center.
“Having LASIK is a smart…
European Qualified Person (QP) Association passes 1000 Members Mark
As the European Qualified person (QP) Association announced, the organisation crossed the 1000 members mark in August – only two years after its foundation.
In July 2006 the European Compliance Academy’s (ECA) Advisory Board decided in its annual meeting to establish this new not for profit organisation to provide QPs in Europe with the support needed in this important quality management function and with a common strong voice. It also…
Virtually Walk To Fight Childhood Leukemia And Other Childhood Cancers
Join others as they take “steps” toward curing childhood cancer in a virtual walk. You can help the 12,500 children that are diagnosed each year with cancer simply by taking part in this online event.
Martinsburg, PA - September represents Leukemia Awareness Month and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Childhood leukemia is just one type of the many childhood cancers. It accounts for about twenty five percent of all childhood cancers. About…
Swindon PCT Launches Mainstream Telehealth Monitoring Service for COPD Patients
Swindon PCT has mainstreamed its use of telehealth solutions, to provide more timely and preventative care and support for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
The Telehealth service gives greater independence and improves the quality of life for COPD patients, enabling them to receive enhanced care in their own home and reducing the need for repeat hospital admissions.
Swindon PCT is using telehealth monitors from leading telehealthcare specialist Tunstall to…
Sundia Fruit Launches Fresh Product Line
29th Aug, 2008: Sundia Fruit, the premier fruit brand in the US, has taken a big stride towards transforming itself as world’s no.1 fruit brand. Sundia has now launched an entire new range of fresh true fruit products-Sundia Original, Sundia Lite, Sundia Organic, Sundia Mini, and Sundia Fresh Produce. Sundia fruit cups will carry organically grown watermelons, peaches, ruby red grapefruit, pineapple, mandarin orange, mangoes, and papaya (as Tropical Medley).
The…
greenovation increases investment in GMP-compliant process development for produ …
The primary objective of the investment is the implementation of a stable production platform for the manufacture of glycoproteins for industrial pharmaceutical applications, in accordance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines - Gregor Mirow succeeds Hans Bodo Hartmann as the new managing director of greenovation Biotech GmbH
Heilbronn, Germany – August 28th, 2008 – greenovation Biotech GmbH is investing in an accelerated implementation of its technical production platform in order…
Prism Medical Hires New CFO
Prism Medical recently announced the appointment of David Minas as Chief Financial Officer. Having worked as a chartered account for nineteen years, Mr. Minas has served in a number of financial capacities, in both public as well as private companies.
So far Mr. Minas has had anything but a standard career. He has witnessed first-hand many of the challenges a company faces in its successive growth phases. Involvement in everything…
New Neurosonology and Neuroimaging Title Plays Key Role in Stroke Diagnosis and …
New York/Stuttgart - Thieme Publishers announced today that Neurosonology and Neuroimaging of Stroke is now available. Ultrasound imaging plays a significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular disease and especially stroke. It effectively assists physicians in the real-time evaluation of the cerebral vasculature, crucial after a patient suffers a stroke. This new book, accompanied by a DVD, offers both a brand new perspective on the principles of neurosonology…
BiCOM Inc. with Diaton Glaucoma Eye Test Reaches Out To the Community
In a Joint effort to raise awareness about the threat of glaucoma, BiCOM Inc. is joining forces with The Community Health Action of Staten Island. BiCOM will be helping to conduct intraocular “eye” pressure (IOP) screenings with their portable, non-invasive (through the eyelid) Tonometer Diaton and providing materials about glaucoma prevention to the public. The company greatly supports community outreach and awareness of Glaucoma. On World Glaucoma Day,…
IQS Speeds NDI Medical’s Time to Market, Eliminating Waste as a part of overall …
IQS, the leading provider of Enterprise Risk and Quality Management Software, announced today that Neurostim Design and Innovation (NDI) Medical has chosen IQS for Advance Quality Management of its implantable and external medical devices. IQS will enable NDI Medical to accelerate time-to-market while ensuring that Class III medical devices meet all FDA regulatory and ISO system standards.
“Medical device companies can’t sacrifice quality. Their only choice…
Launch of new interactive Insomnia resource for physicians
London, England, 20th August, 2008 - EPG Health Media, developers of e-communication and clinical information solutions, today announced the launch of a new interactive Insomnia Knowledge Centre within its web-based physician education and reference resource www.epgonline.org.
The Insomnia Knowledge Centre has been developed in partnership with H. Lundbeck A/S and will broaden the range of existing Disease Knowledge Centres that form part of the EPG Online interactive knowledge ‘library’ developed…
Ardentia Launches Updated Pathway Manager Solution to Address Latest RTT 18-Week …
Healthcare intelligence specialist Ardentia has launched an updated version of its Pathway Manager solution, enabling Trusts to easily and effectively meet 18-week wait Referral to Treatment reporting requirements.
Ardentia has worked closely with Trusts across England and Wales to develop Pathway Manager version 2, with enhanced reporting functionality designed to simplify the monitoring and management of referral to treatment (RTT) times for clinicians and managers ahead of the December 2008 deadline.
By…
New website launched to help growing number of parents and children affected by …
A new website dedicated to providing information, support and resources for the growing number of parents and children affected by Asperger’s Syndrome worldwide has been recently launched by a Special Needs Educator.
Nelle Frances - the parent of a 17 year old child with Asperger's Syndrome - has started AspergerChild.com to provide parents, carers, families, educators and professionals with reliable information and support in their journey with Asperger's Syndrome,…
Silent Thief Of Sight Attacks NY Governor Paterson
Glaucoma does not discriminate. Everyone should be screened for glaucoma. Elevated intraocular pressure (eye pressure or IOP) is the major risk factor for glaucoma. Early screening and detection may prevent blindness. New unique device Tonometer Diaton is the only device on the market that measures intraocular pressure painlessly through the Eyelid over the sclera vs. direct contact with the cornea. Methodology details at http://www.TonometerDiaton.com.
60 million Americans are at risk…
Government of Karnataka signs MoU with Emergency Management and Research Institu …
EMRI to provide free Medical, Police and Fire Emergency Services to the people of Karnataka
India, August 18: Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) today entered into an agreement to provide free emergency services to the people of Karnataka through its three-digit toll free number, 108.
The MoU was signed between Mr. Venkat Changavalli, Chief Executive Officer, EMRI and Mr. M. Madan Gopal, Secretary to Govt. of Karnataka, Health & Family…
Steroid Trafficking to Teens with a Twist
Steroid sales targets kids throughout the USA and lures them into buying counterfeit drugs.
When Anthony Roberts took the job at steroid.com he assumed it was for his research and writing skills that made him one of the top authors in the cult world of performance enhancing drugs. He learned shortly that there was more to the job.
“I was supposed to write articles based on science that either showed the positive…
MEDeDEX offers Medical Equipment & Supply Company Reviews
MEDeDEX, LLC is pleased to announce that the company has launched new site features to provide healthcare professionals across the country with medical supplier’s product and contact information which includes company product and service reviews. MEDeDEX site members are able to write company reviews and provide future product users with critical product information. MEDeDEX site members can directly stay connected to medical vendor sales and support representatives through the…
Kilo Scale Synthesis Laboratory at Chembiotek, TCG Lifesciences, Kolkata, India
TCG Lifesciences Limited has commissioned its cGMP kilo scale synthesis laboratory in Kolkata at ‘Chembiotek,’ its discovery research services business unit. This represents a significant new step in establishing its fully integrated drug discovery and development research services offerings to the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With the aim to support its clients’ developmental needs by supplying material required for ‘First-in-human’ clinical studies, this facility has been designed with…
Abcam and Transinsight agree collaboration in the area of semantic technologies …
Cambridge, UK / Dresden, Germany - 13th August 2008 - Abcam, a bioscience company specialising in the supply of antibodies from a web-based catalogue and Transinsight, a specialist in semantic search technologies are pleased to announce a collaboration in the field of protein information quality control using bioinformatics workflows.
Accurately compiling all the required information around antibody targets is a challenging task, which has created the requirement for an automated intelligent…
Charley Wallace Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Prism Medical Ltd.
Prism Medical Ltd. has a new Chief Operating Officer, St. Louis native Charley Wallace. Founder and builder of Missouri-based, safe patient handling aids distributor ErgoSafe Products LLC, Charley arrives at his new role after already having served as President of Waverley Glen Systems Canada and President of Prism Medical USA Inc. Prism acquired Charley’s company ErgoSafe Products LLC in June 2006.
Prior to founding ErgoSafe, Charley was Vice President and…
AAPC Announces First-of-Its-Kind Interventional Radiology And Cardiovascular Cre …
New standalone coding certification meets demand for vetted coding expertise.
August 14, 2008 - SALT LAKE CITY – Rapid changes to codes, procedures and technologies, along with varying governing rules and regulations for Medicare and Medicaid, have created an increasingly complex environment for individuals working in the interventional radiology and cardiovascular subspecialty. To help successfully navigate through these coding challenges and decrease reimbursement and compliance errors, the American Academy of Professional…
Industry solution for pharmaceutical companies
The European Commission, organisations, associations and pharmaceutical companies all agree on the fact that a uniform solution for the security and traceability of medicinal products needs to be found in the very near future. The damage for companies and consumers caused by counterfeited drugs is immense. The German 3S Simons Security Systems GmbH now offers a tailor-made solution for the pharmaceutical industry. The combination of micro colour-code particles SECUTAG® and…
M-Scan GmbH, the most recently established laboratory in the M-Scan Group, now o …
Freiburg, 13. August 2008 - M-Scan GmbH (Freiburg, Germany) now provides GMP compliant contract analysis and has notified the Regierungspäsidium Tübingen according to article § 67 Arzneimittelgesetz (AMG).
After only 18 months since becoming operational, M-Scan GmbH has joined the other M-Scan labs in the UK, Switzerland and US, in offering a range of protein and glycoprotein analytical services in compliance with GMP regulations. “The quality system established at M-Scan…
BOOT CAMP: The "Bay Bay" Way
SAN ANTONIO – As an athlete and as a trainer, “Bay Bay” McClinton (aka “The Punisher”) knows the importance of physical health and fitness; as the founder of Bay Bay's Kids & All Sports Foundation, he has always dedicated himself to the mission of improving the health and fitness of San Antonio’s youth. Now, McClinton has found a unique way to continue that mission.
“As a trainer, you can…
Waverley Glen to Supply Ceiling Lifts to Lebanon PA Veterans' Hospital
April 8, 2008- Waverley Glen is proud to have been selected to provide all lift services for the Veteran’s hospital in Lebanon Pennsylvania. Kevin Klipfeld, lift specialist and US ceiling lift director, led the Waverley Glen team. He had this to say about the project: “Personally speaking, it was inspiring to see efforts and money put into the advancement of safe patient handling for the U.S. Veteran and their caregivers;…
Brian Smith: A massage therapist aims for gold…
Hoboken, NJ, August 8, 2008 - As an instructor at Cortiva Institute and Staff Massage Therapist for Rutgers University Swimming Team, one of the most memorable of many events for Brian was watching Jessica Botzum, an All-American swimmer from VA Tech, finish her qualifying event in a dead tie for the last spot in the finals to make the Olympic Team. Given how precise the timing equipment is, this is…
Citation Clinical Labeling Systems uses Global Vision to automate their Process
Montreal, Canada. August 11, 2008 – Global Vision’s automated proofreading solutions have been recently implemented at Citation Clinical Labeling Systems, a global manufacturer and supplier of clinical trial labels. The integration of automated proofreading technology has resulted in 100% accuracy and a reduction in inspection times and costs.
The clinical label inspection processes at Citation used to be performed manually. In addition to working with static and variable data, Citation…
FARBAC BIOMEDICAL ESTARÁ HACIENDO EL LANZAMIENTO DEL TONÓMETRO DIATON
Aprovechando un evento tan importante para la comunidad Oftalmológica de México FarbaC Biomedical, distribuidor de equipo para oftalmología en México desde hace 16 años, hará el lanzamiento formal del tonómetro trans-escleral avanzado el Diaton (para la prueba del Glaucoma) en México. La Tonometría con el Diaton es la única opción para tomar la presión intraocular (PIO) A TRAVÉS DEL PÁRPADO - no hay contacto con la córnea, no se requiere…
Launch of new interactive Renal Anaemia resource for physicians
EPG Health Media, developers of e-communication and clinical information solutions for the health sector, today announced the launch of a new interactive Renal Anaemia Knowledge Centre within the web-based physician resource epgonline.org.
Sanctioned by the European Medical Association (EMA), EPG Online is a free service and for HCPs dedicated to providing doctors with up to date access to best practice diagnosis and patient management guidance. This independent service provides access…
PARTNERSHIP ALLOWS CHARITY TO GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THE CHANCE TO …
Elap Engineering Ltd and Brighter Future Workshop Limited are two organisations located in the Northwest; they have a common goal which is to improve the lives of individuals who also have disabilities.
Elap Engineering Ltd based in Accrington was founded over 30 years ago and today sees itself as the leading provider of vehicle adaptations in the UK with over 80 adaptation specialists throughout the country. The company started by inventing…
Sentrx Growth Continues with Four New Clients in Second Quarter
Sentrx, a leading provider of drug safety services, gained four new contracts in the second quarter, including a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS). The company was also awarded a significant contract expansion.
LITTLE FALLS, NJ -- Sentrx, a leading provider of drug safety services, announced today that the company signed four new multi-year contracts in the second quarter of 2008. Combined with wins from the first quarter, Sentrx gained nine…
Massage Magazine and BIOTONE Launch a New Resource Center
Resource center offers massage therapists an all-inclusive guide to massage creams
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., July 24, 2008 — MASSAGE Magazine has announced the launch of its new Massage Creams Resource Center, sponsored by BIOTONE.
The online resource center provides massage therapists with the latest news and information regarding massage creams. It includes informative articles and tips on how to choose the best massage creams for specialized clientele; online discussions,…
Neurotune completes next funding round
Schlieren, 29th July 2008. Neurotune AG, a Swiss biopharmaceutical company, announces the closing of the fourth funding round. Another single-digit million Swiss francs will accrue to the company. The company will use the increase in capital to advance the development of its therapeutical approach to treat sarcopenia and along with this the diagnostical methods. Part of the capital will be used to extend a developmental pipeline.
The company focuses on…
BAL PHARMA EXTENDS ITS FOOTHOLD IN THE PHARMA MARKET
BAL PHARMA LIMITED, (BSE, NSE: BAL PHARMA) one of India’s leading Pharma companies, has announced their expansion plans in the Andhra Pradesh market with a view to garner control over a market in which they already have a substantial presence and market share. Bal Pharma, operates in domestic market through its four divisions viz MSD (Multi Specialty Division), Glyduz (Diabetes –Specialty), Servetus (Cardiology-specialty) & Bal Vedics (Ayurvedic Division) with a…
Bullfrogs, Bugs & Butterflies, A Child Enrichment Center, Opening August 11 in C …
Bullfrogs, Bugs & Butterflies, a Child Enrichment Center, is opening its doors August 11, 2008, in Crete Nebraska. The center focuses on helping children with special needs meet their potential in a warm, non-institutional environment.
The daily routine is structured so the children are actively engaged throughout the day in their choice of four out of six specialized centers which are offered twice a day. The centers include: Computer Corner,…
Launch of new interactive Non-small Cell Lung Cancer resource for physicians
London, England, 24th July, 2008 - EPG Health Media, developers of e-communication and clinical information solutions for the health sector, today announced the launch of a new interactive Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Knowledge Centre within the web-based physician resource www.epgonline.org.
Sanctioned by the European Medical Association (EMA), EPG Online is a free service dedicated to providing Health Care Professionals (HCPs) with up to date access to best practice diagnosis and…
Bringing Medical Records Home Again
New transcription service company offering a choice for doctors, clinics, and surgery centers for managing medical records. PDQ Transcription Services, LLC offers tape service, digital web, and more. Catch phrase of "bring your medical records home again," is specifically addressing the offshore outsource processing of US medical records. PDQ offers competitive rates and "home town" service nation wide. There is an affordable choice. The web…
Dr. Jennifer Greenfield Named One Of The Best Chiropractors In Triangle
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Center for Chiropractic & Wellness (carolinachirowellness.com), a North Raleigh chiropractic center, has announced that Dr. Jennifer Greenfield has been recognized by Independent Weekly as one of the best chiropractors in the Triangle area. The 2008 Best of the Triangle winners were voted on and selected by readers of the Independent Weekly. Dr. Greenfield opened the Center for Chiropractic & Wellness with Dr. Darcy Ward…
Modular Cleanroom Construction Makes the Difference at St Georges Hospital, Lond …
The completion of a 408m2 major new aseptic pharmacy unit for the St Georges Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK is a significant example of the benefits of using modern modular construction techniques compared to a traditional cleanroom build. At every stage; from concept through project planning to final completion, the use of modules proved to be the most appropriate for the task.
The result is a superb advanced new facility…
Western Missouri Medical Center selects BridgeHead Archiving and Backup for PACS
BridgeHead Software’s data archiving software will help the medical center manage image growth, compliance and backup volumes
Woburn, MA. July 22, 2008 – Following its June 2008 new product announcement, BridgeHead Software was selected by Western Missouri Medical Center to back up its recently purchased PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) solution. BridgeHead Software products that were purchased include BH PACStore (PACS archiving) and HT Backup. …
Perfect Planet Cleaners Certified by EPA DfE Program
CHICAGO – The US EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) Program has certified all three products in the new Perfect Planet line of household cleaners. The DfE program recognizes and encourages the environmentally-preferable chemistry of all Perfect Planet cleaners including: Natural All-Purpose Cleaner, Floor Cleaner and Floor Polish.
Carl DeMasi, Weiman Products’ President and CEO, says the company’s goal is to offer products that are safe for…
Diaton Tonometers Unique & Painless Glaucoma Eye Test Awarded Distribution Appro …
FarbaC Biomedical, a distributor of ophthalmic equipment in Mexico, reveals an advanced trans-scleral Diaton tonometer (Glaucoma Eye Test) to Mexico. Diaton Tonometry is a unique approach to measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) by indentation THROUGH THE EYELID - no contact with the cornea, no anesthesia or sterilization is required. BiCOM’s pen-like, hand-held, portable diagnostic device is perfect for measuring eye pressure and helps in diagnosis and prevention of blindness caused by…
Non-Surgical Procedure Is Gaining Popularity
The Arizona Back Institute the premier Non-Surgical spine clinic in Arizona Announced early this week that they are ramping up their efforts to bring a controversial treatment back into the mainstream. This treatment called Manipulation Under Anesthesia or MUA has been around for many years, but only recently has it been making a comeback as more and more research comes out against invasive procedures for spinal pain.
According to Dr. Randall…
Innovative Congress Search Engines for the Pharmaceutical and Dental Industry
The worldwide largest databases for continuing medical education (CME) medical-congresses.com and dental-kongresse.de are meanwhile established resources for physicians and dentists. What only the fewest knew up to now: Pharmaceutical companies can integrate the search engines into their own WEBSites and thus, provide users a detalied and perfect service which simultaneously ensures traffic and customer loyalty.
Already today, 20 companies utilise the congress search engine as an active marketing instrument with a…
American Hospital Management Company appoints Gregory Ciottone, MD as Chief Medi …
American Hospital Management Company (AHMC) effective July 1st, 2008 has appointed Gregory Ciottone, MD to the position of Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Ciottone will be responsible for Continuing Medical Education, Quality Programs and Medical Staff related issues for American Hospital Management Company’s network of international managed facilities.
Dr. Ciottone brings over 15 years experience in academic, clinical and international medicine to American Hospital Management Company. Dr. Ciottone is a Board-Certified…
52 Percent of Americans Would Rather be Dead Than Disabled
Survey commissioned by Disaboom Reveals That Majority of Americans Think Life with a Severe Disability is Not Worth Living
Denver, CO – July 14, 2008 – 52 percent of Americans would rather die than live with a severe disability, according to a recent national survey commissioned by Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; www.disaboom.com), the premiere online community for people touched by disability. Disaboom today announced the shocking results in an effort to…
Volunteer Receives Award
BookSpring Names Mary Reynolds “Outstanding Reach Out and Read Advocate”
AUSTIN, TX – BookSpring is proud to announce that Mary Reynolds has received the “Champion of Children’s Health and Literacy Award” for Outstanding Reach Out and Read Advocate. This award is an honor which recognizes individuals who make singular and outstanding contributions to the Reach Out and Read program in Central Texas.
Mary Reynolds, President of Around Austin, Inc. and member…
Trevigen Announces the First Standardized Comet Assay Electrophoresis System
The comet assay is the only direct method for the detection of DNA damage in cells. It is used in cancer research, in genotoxicity studies on environmental mutagens, and for screening compounds for cancer therapeutics. Based on single cell gel electrophoresis in a controlled pH environment, the assay allows the integrity of stained nuclear DNA to be examined and measured.
Until now, a lack of standardization in electrophoresis equipment, control cells,…
