Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Silverado Senior Living to Hold Resident Art Show
Words may not come as easily now, but watercolors, collages, and woodcraft creations convey thoughts and feelings just as clearly.
Two dozen people with Alzheimer's and other memory-impairing conditions will display their artwork 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., November 19, at Silverado Senior Living - Newport Mesa, 350 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, Calif. Several of the exhibited pieces will be featured in a silent auction to benefit the Memories…
DEFINIENS EXPLORES COMPUTER-AIDED DETECTION APPLICATIONS FOR THE MEDICAL IMAGING …
Advanced CAD Applications to Facilitate Faster, More Precise Diagnostic Image Analysis
Munich / Morristown, NJ – October 30, 2008 – Definiens, the number one Enterprise Image Intelligence™ company, is developing computer-aided detection (CAD) applications for the 3D and 4D medical imaging field. The applications will help radiologists rapidly and accurately identify and track lesions of interest, facilitating earlier detection and personalized treatments.
According to the World Health Organization, cancer…
Updated Book Serves the Needs of Students and Professionals
New York/Stuttgart, October 2008 – While working in dental education, Dr. Leif Tronstad, a professor at the University of Oslo, recognized the demand for a straightforward, yet comprehensive textbook about endodontics (root canal treatment). During that period, the author envisioned a book that could simultaneously serve the needs of students while operating as a resource for professionals. Clinical Endodontics, published by Thieme, fills both voids. Due to the success of…
Auto Accidents, Vision Loss and Detection of Glaucoma with Tonometer Diaton
Driving is a demanding activity. Drivers must see obstacles or hazards, straight ahead or in their peripheral visual field, consider the possible reactions of others, estimate the time and distance, decide upon their action and then react accordingly. Driving safety depends on many external factors as well as the condition of the driver.
Visual impairment is one of the factors in the decision to deny a person the right to drive.…
Association of Directors of Adult Social Services and Tunstall Sign Landmark Par …
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has signed a new partnership agreement with Tunstall for 2009 to deliver ADASS objectives through the accelerated application of telehealthcare technology.
The partnership agreement was officially signed at this year's ADASS conference in Liverpool, and will encourage the development and implementation of telehealthcare services across England to directly and positively influence care services by developing personalised care that will promote choice…
DEFINIENS INTRODUCES DEFINIENS TISSUEMAP 3.0
Automated Image Analysis Technology Supports the Development of Disease-Specific Biomarker Models and Companion Diagnostics
Munich / Morristown, NJ – October 27, 2008 – Definiens, the number one Enterprise Image Intelligence™ company, is unveiling the latest version of its image analysis application Definiens TissueMap 3.0. The application quantitatively assesses cellular structures and substructures in whole tissue sections and tissue microarrays, helping researchers discover, validate and measure new drug targets and disease-specific…
RRI Introduces Cyl-Fil™ Standard - A New In-home Oxygen Filling System for Ambul …
St. Louis, Missouri - - October 1, 2008 – The new Cyl-Fil™ Standard Oxygen System by RRI offers providers an affordable solution for patients while reducing costs and maximizing profits.
Offering a new, economical solution for oxygen providers, the Cyl-Fil Standard System is designed to afford providers a new option in ambulatory oxygen care by significantly reducing costly patient deliveries. Cyl-Fil technology allows patients to top off and fill their…
RS TECHMEDIC announces LAUNCH of iPhone TELEMEDICINE application for remote moni …
Monday, 20 October 2008 - Broek op Langedijk, the Netherlands – RS TechMedic BV, a Dutch based company with eight years experience in medical device development, today announced the release of their iPhone Telemedicine Application. With this iPhone Telemedicine Application physicians can monitor vital signs of ambulant and home-care patients at any time from anywhere. This product offers a significant increase of patient comfort, fast recognition of heart problems and…
Divvies offers new “BingGo!” chocolate bars for children with food allergies
South Salem, New York – October 22, 2008 – The CDC today released a study showing an 18% increase in the number of children with food allergies since 1997. With the growing number of children affected, many of these kids, their parents, friends and relatives are looking for tasty alternatives to satisfy their sweet tooth. Divvies, (Divvies.com) a specialty bakery in Salem New York might just have the answer with…
Award-Winning Book Assists Orthopaedic Surgeons in Making the Right Choice
Stuttgart, New York – Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots, is expected to miss the remainder of the 2008 football season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, musculoskeletal problems are among the top reasons for physician visits. This includes symptoms ranging from minor aches and pains to sports injuries like the one that recently put Brady out of commission.…
The Romanian pharmaceutical market is experiencing saturation
After the impressive increase of approximately 30% per year between 2004 and 2006 the growth rate of the Romanian pharmaceutical market declined to 11% in Leu in 2007, and the estimated growth figure for 2008 is around 8% year on year. Between 2008 and 2010 the Romanian market will grow by approximately 9.5% year on year to almost €2.4bn in 2010, according to PMR’s just-released report “Pharmaceutical market in Romania…
Fluoridation Opposition: growing in numbers, respectability & science
Over 1300 additional professionals signed onto the Fluoride Action Network's (FAN) statement calling for an end to fluoridation as more evidence emerges to condemn fluoridation.
Now over 1,860 professionals urge Congress to stop water fluoridation and hold Congressional hearings, citing scientific evidence that fluoridation, long promoted to fight tooth decay, is ineffective and has serious health risks. See statement: http://www.fluorideaction.org/statement.august.2007.html
Since the first FAN August 2007 statement, the following has…
RENOVO HEALTHCARE TO BUILD 40-BED REHAB FACILITY IN LEWISVILLE, TEXAS
LEWISVILLE, TEXAS—October 20, 2008 — Renovo Healthcare, Inc. has announced that, following the unanimous approval of the City of Lewisville Zoning Commission, it is on schedule to open a unique rehabilitation facility by the end of the fourth quarter of 2009. Lakeview Rehabilitation Hospital, operated by Renovo Healthcare, Inc., will be located in Lewisville at the southwest corner of I-35E and FM407 on a four-acre site, and will offer…
The web 2.0 solution to hair loss
Genealogy site itsourtree.com can help to avoid baldness
Researchers found out which of one’s ancestors is responsible for men’s genetic probability of losing hair early. Building the family tree on itsourtree.com can help men determine their personal risk of losing their hair and improve therapeutic results by starting treatment earlier.
Scientific estimations showed that about 80 % of cases of male baldness are inherited. Until now, researchers have assumed that male baldness…
Synthetic Human Tissues E-Commerce Site
Animal Replacement Technologies announced today the launch of their E-commerce site (store.anireptec.com) for North America and Europe. A full range of synthetic human tissues and body parts are now available for purchase on the site via, credit card, check, or purchase order.
Animal Replacement Technologies, based in Florida, USA, develops sophisticated synthetic human tissues and body parts for the medical device, consumer product, and military technology industries. This technology employs replacable…
BOOT CAMP, Round 2: The "Bay Bay Way" Is Back On Track
SAN ANTONIO – After an unexpected rain delay, the game is on again, as Bay Bay's Kids & All Sports Foundation has reteamed with H-E-B for BOOT CAMP: THE FITNESS CHALLENGE and the H-E-B Health and Fitness Fair.
The event, originally announced for September 13, was postponed as Hurricane Ike approached Texas, and has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 1, from 8AM to 12 noon, at the Don Strange Ranch (103…
Clinical Trial Medication: Failing to Plan at an Early Stage Could Cost the Enti …
London, 16/10/08 - While the focus of a clinical trial would seem to be the drug under study this isn’t always the case. Experience has shown that when preparing for a trial, medication is a design, regulatory and logistical challenge which is grossly underestimated and often almost an afterthought. Not taking this crucial part of the study into account early on can cost the investigator credibility of results and even…
Eastern Biotech to promote deCODE genetics’ DNA-based tests for assessing risk o …
Eastern Biotech is pleased to announce its partnership with deCODE genetics (Nasdaq:DCGN) to market deCODE’s tests for genetic variants conferring risk of a number of common diseases. The partnership allows Eastern Biotech to offer its clients access to new genetic tests for assessing individual risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, prostate cancer, glaucoma, breast cancer and others that deCODE is developing. All deCODE tests have been…
Students and Healthcare Professionals Maximize Their Time
New York/Stuttgart - There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body. The human body is an extremely complicated machine, which medical students must learn through the study of anatomy. First-year medical students are challenged with absorbing a wide array of anatomical facts and figures along with the specific names of joints, ligaments, nerves, veins, and thousands of other structures. Medical school is a full-time job and for…
Moolchand Medcity celebrated World Mental Health Day–2008
Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi, October 10, 2008 - Moolchand Medcity organized an interactive panel discussion with the focal theme “Meeting the challenges of Mental Health Promotion-Role of Primary Care Physicians”, in association with IMA–South Delhi Branch at Moolchand Auditorium. IMA South Delhi Branch has been organizing orientation courses in mental health for the past few years. A large number of physicians have benefited in terms of knowledge, skills…
World Sight Day Brings Preventable Vision Problems into Focus
In an effort to bring global attention to blindness and vision impairment, October 9th is designated World Sight Day (WSD). This annual event aims to raise public awareness of blindness and vision impairment. The Vision 2020 Global Initiative along with BiCOM Inc. supports WSD in public education events. Concerns of vision health are currently not at the forefront of global health issues, and WSD hopes to bring these preventable vision…
Yog Guru Swami Ramdevji spellbinds Pilani Rajasthan audience
October 8, 2008 happens to be the auspicious Navami (Ninth) day of the Navratra Festival, world renowned Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev visited Pilani and addressed an ocean of People from Pilani and all nearby places who had assembled at the Birla Yoga Kendra Pilani. In his inimitable style, he held the audience under his spell throughout the two hour speech.
On that day, if any one could not get appointment…
Winner Consortium “NeuroAllianz” in the BioPharma Competition counts on UNIarray …
Dortmund, Germany and New Jersey, USA, October 9, 2008: Protagen AG, a leading provider of GMP compliant protein analytical services, protein bioinformatics, and protein biochips has won the BMBF’s BioPharma competition jointly with consortium “NeuroAllianz”. The twelve project partners will develop therapeutic as well as diagnostic approaches in the field of neurodegenerative diseases from bench to market under the direction of Professor Christa E. Mueller and Professor Alexander Pfeifer. Protagen…
U.S. transplant waiting list hits 100,000. America needs two waiting lists, not …
LifeSharers urges ‘A’ list for organ donors, ‘B’ list for non-donors.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The waiting list for organ transplants in the United States has topped 100,000 people. America needs two transplant waiting lists, according to LifeSharers, a national network of organ donors: the ‘A’ list for registered organ donors and the ‘B’ list for people who have not agreed to donate.
As of 5:14 p.m. on October 7, there…
Tonometer Diaton a Glaucoma Exam through the Lid is Presented at Vision Expo Wes …
Vision Systems Inc. (VSI) will be presenting Tonometer Diaton, Patternless Edger's, Traditional Lane and Pre-Test Equipment, HRT Retinal Tomographers and Fundus Cameras for optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, and ophthalmic professionals at all career levels.
Who Should Attend? Industry Professionals seeking cutting edge advancements in the following areas…
· Optometrists seeking diagnostic tools and treatment options
· Opticians interested in trends, lenses and lens technology
· Lab owner/manager or technician seeking technology and equipment
· Vision care…
RFID for the medical technology industry
PCB expert alpha-board presents its concept for the identification of electronic devices and PCBs at COMPAMED 2008.
Berlin, 2. October 2008 -The Berlin-based service provider for electronic design and manufacturing presents its new concept for RFID for the medical technology industry. At COMPAMED 2008 alpha-board is looking for talks with manufacturers of assembled PCBs and users, especially those who deal with RFID medical technology and who use RFID on PCBs…
Rehacare 2008: Three new lifting solutions to be unveiled
ThyssenKrupp Accessibility Holding, a subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG, Düsseldorf, will be presenting new developments in all three product categories at the international Rehacare trade show in Düsseldorf.
The “Levant” stair lift – the ideal solution for straight staircases – will make its world debut at the Rehacare show. Its modern design from chair to rail combined with high functionality meets the highest aesthetic requirements. Arm and foot rests can…
Heraeus Noblelight launches Technical Handbook “Ultraviolet Light for Water Trea …
Technical handbook provides an overview of UV lamp technology for water treatment
• UV treatment – a reliable and environmentally friendly method
• New Publication available at AQUATECH show in Amsterdam
Heraeus Noblelight, the manufacturer of specialty lighting sources, has launched a unique publication at AQUATECH 2008 in Amsterdam. The new technical handbook provides an overview on UV lamp technology for water treatment and touches briefly the methods of UV disinfection and oxidation.…
Plastic Surgeons and Patients Face Multiple Choices Before Breast Reconstruction …
New York/Stuttgart - Breast cancer survivors such as Christina Applegate and Kylie Minogue are familiar with the various choices a woman faces prior to and following a mastectomy. Breast reconstruction is a highly individualized procedure. Plastic surgeons need to stay up-to-date regarding new techniques in order to empower their patients to make the right decisions. The second edition of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast, published by Thieme, is a…
Fluoridation and Tea Do Not Mix, Studies Continue to Show
Fluoride added to tap water (fluoridation) puts tea drinkers at risk of damaged bones, discolored teeth and soft tissue harm, studies show.
Tea has naturally high fluoride levels. Excess fluoride can weaken bones and discolor children’s un-erupted teeth. When fluoridated water is used to make tea, fluoride levels consumed can be health damaging.
Four cups, of 20 teas sampled, delivered 0.8 to 1.8 mg of fluoride, when…
Sneha Diagnostics plans to open 10 state of the art medical diagnostics centers …
Sneha Diagnostics (one of the fastest growing medical diagnostic services provider based in Vijayawada ,AP,India) announced it's plans to open 10 state-of-the art medical diagnostic centers across all major district centers in AP,India with a total capital investment of 5cr.
Speaking with reporters in Hyderabad,AP,India via tele conference, the company founder and chairman Mr. Krishna Mohan Raju Kakarlapudi ( known as Mohan, an NRI based in Chicago,USA and a native of…
Dengue Control Room at Moolchand Medcity
Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi, September 05, 2008 - Moolchand's Centre for Infectious Diseases has set up a special control room for dengue patients in view of the current dengue situation in Delhi with already one death reported yesterday. All facilities are available to handle dengue cases under one roof at the hospital. Moolchand has been a recognized referral centre for dengue cases in the past.
Giving the details of…
David Singer Enterprises and Standard Process® Fight for Insurance Reimbursement …
Clearwater, FL -- Dr. David Singer of David Singer Enterprises and Standard Process® Vitamins unite to fight for better insurance reimbursement. Dr Singer is donating all fees from his live two-hour training teleconferences to the National Chiropractor Legal Action Fund (NCLAF). Standard Process® Vitamins will match funds raised by Dr. Singer, dollar for dollar, which will go to fight for better insurance reimbursement and inclusion of chiropractic in…
Rotary volunteers lead international medical team to Kenya
Multi-specialty initiative provides preventive care to children in Nairobi slums still recovering from post-election violence
NAIROBI, Kenya (Sept. 22, 2008 ) -- About 70 volunteers from 11 countries arrived in Kenya last week to provide preventive health care services to thousands of children in the poorest neighborhoods of Nairobi, a city still recovering from the post-election violence of December and January.
The international team includes health care professionals and non-medical volunteers from…
THE LAW OFFICES OF JAMES SOKOLOVE HONORS MESOTHELIOMA AWARENESS DAY on SEPTEMBER …
The Law Offices of James Sokolove (LOJS), dedicated to providing equal access to the civil justice system, announced that it will honor Mesothelioma Awareness Day with a special donation. The Mesothelioma Donation Program is sponsored through the Mesothelioma Resource Center (MesoRC.com), the company’s ground-breaking online resource that uniquely seeks to give voices to mesothelioma victims and their loved ones. On this day only, the company will increase its donation…
Your Practice Online Establishes its Health Website Development Services in Asia
Your Practice Online is a healthcare website design, medical internet marketing and multimedia health education services providing company. Your Practice Online provides website design & development for individual medical practices or organization and develops medical 3D animation video.
Your Practice Online has developed medical website for Philippines obesity organization and United Arab Emirates (UAE) surgeon. Your Practice Online produces top quality, professional websites, with clear and elegant aesthetic designs. Along…
Unique Tonometer Diaton Is Exhibited At European Society of Cataract & Refractiv …
Unique Tonometer Diaton is presented at European Society of Cataract And Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) meeting in the city of Berlin, Germany. Trans-scleral and Trans-palpebral (through the Eyelid) Tonometry lets surgeons determine Intra-Ocular Pressure (IOP) shortly after surgery. The new Diaton Tonometer allows for quick non-contact screening of IOP though eyelid, independent of the cornea.
ESCRS is Europe's leading organization for cataract and refractive surgeons and is at the forefront of…
Neurotune expands its portfolio by acquiring
Schlieren, 18th September 2008. Neurotune AG, a Swiss biopharmaceutical company, announces that the shareholders meeting, held on August 29th 2008, approved of the expansion of its portfolio with two programs in neuropathic pain. The company has reached an agreement with the Italy-based company Brane Discovery Srl. to acquire rights for two programs in neuropathic pain in a combined cash and share transaction.
In a recent financing round, which was lead…
DiaTri, LLC Selects Inflowdata, LLC for Cutting-Edge Managed IT Services
DiaTri, the leader in Radiology Benefit Management, with a nationwide network for scheduling diagnostic imaging services for the Workers’ Compensation and Group Health industries, as well as, retrospective bill review, is pleased to announce the selection of Inflowdata, LLC for enhanced IT services. Due to DiaTri’s ever-expanding business, including a significant increase in daily referral scheduling, a move was made to secure a company that would provide a high availability…
Thieme Wins Three First Prizes From the British Medical Association
New York/Stuttgart – Thieme Publishers has won three first prize awards in the 2008 British Medical Association Medical Book Competition. One highly commended and four commended honors were presented to the company as well. The annual competition aims to encourage and reward excellence in medical publishing.
“We are grateful to the British Medical Association for singling us out for these prestigious awards in such a broad range of categories. All of…
SENIOR SMART PUZZLES - "Greatest Generation" Wants to Stay Sharp
As a massage therapist, Lindy McClean noticed a need among some of her elderly clients. They wanted books with brain-stimulating activities, but were finding the adult puzzles had become too difficult to solve.
“For various reasons such as diminished eyesight, dexterity, and concentration, adult puzzles like sudoku and many crosswords are now too complicated for a lot of folks,” said McClean. “The puzzles of appropriate difficulty are all illustrated for…
Essentials for Young Lives Drive - Hayes Martin Associates
Sandy Keedy, President and Creative Director of Hayes Martin Associates, Inc., has announced that the firm was a participant in HomeAid Orange County’s first “Essentials for Young Lives Drive”, a community-wide effort to collect “essential” baby items for homeless mothers and their children. Keedy serves on the Board of Directors for HomeAid Orange County and has been actively involved with the organization for many years. “I have seen firsthand how…
t+ Clinical’s mPRO Solution Shortlisted for Good Clinical Practice Journal Award …
Innovative Data Capture Solution For Pharmaceutical Customers Recognised in “Best Technological Development in Clinical Trials” Category
Oxford, United Kingdom, September 16th 2008 – t+ Clinical, the leading provider of mobile phone-based data capture solutions for late-stage clinical trials, today announces that its mPRO (mobile patient recorded outcomes) solution has been shortlisted for the Good Clinical Practice Journal (GCPj) Awards 2008. t+ Clinical is named as a finalist in the “Best technological…
Raleigh Dentist Dr. Tres Williamson Announces New Website
Raleigh dentist Dr. Robert Williamson and his Raleigh Comprehensive and Cosmetic Dentistry office have redesigned their website. The Raleigh cosmetic dentist's patients can alter insurance information, set appointments and print forms before visiting
RALEIGH, NC - Raleigh dentist, Robert Williamson, DDS, announces the redesign and relaunch of his new office website. The redesign will make it easier for patients of the Raleigh Comprehensive and Cosmetic Dentistry office to keep track of…
Diapharm starts GMP audit service for active pharmaceutical ingredients
Münster (Germany), 11 September 2008. Pharma service provider Diapharm (diapharm.com) is now offering accredited shared third-party audits for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). In a shared audit several medicinal product manufacturers jointly commission the check of production conditions for a starting material or API such as ibuprofen or naproxen. The resulting audit report serves to prove whether the rules of good manufacturing practice (GMP) are followed in the manufacture of the…
Successful Online Advertising: On the Worldwide Largest Search Engines for Conti …
The two databases medical-congresses.com and dental-kongresse.de are the central contact address on the Internet for physicians and dentists seeking information on continuing medical and dental education. Over 15.000 registered subscribers use the service of both portals – with an increasing tendency.
For many years, the search engines have shown how banner advertising can function and directly address the target groups physicians, dentists and chemists. The numbers speak for themselves: The…
SABIC Innovative Plastics' Thin-wall Sheet for More Compact Medical Equipment He …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Netherlands – September 11, 2008 – As hospitals strive to accommodate greater volumes of patients and services and compete for patients and staff, they are looking to innovations in medical equipment to address these challenges. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ technologies are enabling development of smaller, lighter-weight, and more-attractive devices that leverage existing facility space and overhead, are easier to operate and service, and are more patient-friendly. In one…
Health And Fitness Events Postponed Due To Weather
SAN ANTONIO – The onset of Hurricane Ike and its impending threat to the Gulf Coast, including the heavy winds and rains that are expected to affect over 80 counties (including Bexar), have forced the postponement of two major local fitness events. BOOT CAMP: THE FITNESS CHALLENGE and an H-E-B HEALTH AND FITNESS FAIR – both sponsored by H-E-B and All Sports Speed and Conditioning – were scheduled to take…
Dr. Franz-Josef Kappenberg is new qualified person at HÄLSA Pharma
Münster (Germany), 10 September 2008. On 1 September, Dr. Franz-Josef Kappenberg joined the team at Münster, Germany, pharma service provider HÄLSA Pharma GmbH. The registered pharmacist is its new qualified person, specializing in consultancy on good manufacturing practice (GMP). HÄLSA, a Diapharm company (www.diapharm.com), advises manufacturers of medicinal products on matters such as setting up quality assurance systems or the preparatory and follow-up work for GMP inspections by the authorities.…
Doctor In Twitter Marathon For Congenital Heart Defects Awareness
On September 12th, Indian heart surgeon Dr.Mani Sivasubramanian is conducting a 24 hour "Heart Kids Tweet-a-thon" to raise awareness and funds for children born with congenital heart defects.
In this innovative use of Twitter, the doctor will post updates every half hour round the clock, non-stop, day-and-night. It is an effort intended to make more people aware of the deadly impact of congenital heart disease.
"Heart surgery in India…
