Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Protagen meets with FDA
Dortmund, Germany and New Jersey, USA, February 19, 2009. Protagen AG, a leading provider of GMP compliant protein analytical services, protein bioinformatics, and protein biochips announces that it participated in two meetings with FDA personnel during the week of January 26, 2009. The meetings were intended to provide a detailed introduction to the company’s UNIarray® technology position and its potential use in the development of novel diagnostics for multiple sclerosis…
Tonometry through the EYELID Diaton to be exhibited at FOMA convention, Florida
Diaton tonometer (Glaucoma Eye Test) will be exhibited at FOMA 2009, Ft.Lauderdale. Diaton Tonometry is a NEW approach to measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) THROUGH THE EYELID - painless, no contact with the cornea, no anesthesia or sterilization is required. BiCOM’s pen-like, portable, hand-held device is ideal for measuring eye pressure and helps in diagnosis and prevention of blindness caused by Glaucoma. Tonometer Diaton is irreplaceable for mass glaucoma screenings in…
Kids Eat Too Much Fluoride From Foods, Studies Show
Kids ingest excessive fluoride, studies show, not just from toothpaste, but from their foods, making water fluoridation unnecessary and unsafe.
University of Indiana researchers analyzed foods typical three- to five-year-olds eat and found diet significantly contributes to children's daily fluoride intake. This and many other studies show, children risk dental fluorosis from their food, alone(3a-L).
"...because the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis (white spotted, yellow or brown permanently stained teeth)…
The Entire Spectrum of Human Physiology Captured in One Book
New York/Stuttgart – Color Atlas of Physiology, published by Thieme, holds the entire spectrum of human physiology and contains the basic principles and facts taught in medical school. This invaluable reference is ideal for the practicing physician as well as scientists and students.
The structure of the book, coupled with the highly visual element, enables students to quickly grasp key concepts. Material on consciousness and sleep, body-weight regulation, memory,…
blue inspection body audits active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturers in Ch …
Muenster (Germany), 13 February 2009. The audit service provider blue inspection body GmbH (blue-inspection.com) will be conducting third-party audits of excipient and active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturers in Asia at the beginning of March. The company, accredited for this purpose, offers manufacturing authorisation holders in Europe to take part in this audit travel in order to qualify their suppliers from the regions of Hyderabad (India) and Shandong (China).
API audits are…
SilverSneakers Now Available at Gold’s Gym Middletown
Gold’s Gym Middletown, located at 15 Industrial Drive., is recognizing the unique needs of the older adults in the community. By partnering with the nationally recognized Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program, Gold’s Gym is able to offer older adults a way to increase their levels of physical activity while motivating them to remain active. SilverSneakers is the nation’s leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults and is available…
Presentation of latest clinical data: Invitation to the scientific symposium
During the 19th Bremer Symposium of Intensive Care latest clinical user data of the iLA Membrane Ventilator® will be presented. These data enable new therapy chances for acute and chronic pulmonary patients.
From 18th till 20th February 2009 the 19th Symposium of Intensive Care will take place in Bremen, Germany. We would like to turn your special attention to the symposium “Perspectives beyond protective ventilation” which will take place on Friday,…
Novalung Academy moved
Collaboration of the Novalung Academy and the University Hospital Frankfurt will be intensified
After the successful relocation of the Novalung headquarters in summer 2008 to Talheim/Germany, the Novalung Academy now also moved from Offenbach to Talheim.
Due to the relocation the Novalung Academy is able to intensify its cooperation with the University Hospital Frankfurt. So the theoretical part of the course “protective ventilation strategies” will take place in the congress center “Hoffmanns-Höfe”…
All Common Surgeries General Surgeons Need to Know Presented in a Single Volume
New York/Stuttgart – Rare opportunities to practice techniques on laboratory animals and the early division of surgery into subspecialties have completely changed the face of mandatory training guidelines for basic surgical operations. Reference books such as Atlas of General Surgery, published by Thieme, are one of the most important sources of information for medical students.
More than 150 common surgeries a general surgeon needs to know are showcased in the book.…
Anger Management Center releases second animated short film
Daybreak Counseling Service an innovator in the field of anger management produces its second animated short film entitled “Tweeker-Stories from the World of Anger Management.
Daybreak Counseling Service continues to use cutting edge media to teach principles of anger management as well as inspiring change.
Tweeker is the story of Sandra a young lady addicted to crystal meth. Sandra is ordered to complete 52-week of anger management class. Her instructor…
Aiming to Keep Sports Injury Free
Back2Sports releases a handbook, collecting a series of articles on the management and prevention of sports related injuries.
SINGAPORE, February 10, 2009 – With a sporting lifestyle becoming popular, the average fitness enthusiasts are pushing themselves harder and harder, leading to more frequent incidences of injury. To help manage this growing trend, Back2Sports, a division of Core Concepts group, launched an e-book on Sports Injury Management.
Calvin Sim, a Principal Physiotherapist at…
Autism Podcast released for Autism Sunday
AUTISM PODCAST RELEASED by Midnight in Chicago
FOR AUTISM SUNDAY on February 8, 2009
Peterborough, ON: Thomas D. Taylor and Peterborough based MIDNIGHT IN CHICAGO have released their most recent free audio podcast on Autism entitled “Why Is There Autism: A Christian Perspective” to coincide with Autism Sunday on February 8.
“As a Christian, it’s important for me to help others better understand what the Bible says about differences such as Autism,”…
aycan at Europian Radiology Congess ECR 2009 in Vienna
Vienna 6. - 10. March 2009
At the European Congress of Radiology 2009, healthcare specialists from almost 100 countries will convene and discuss the latest in radiologic innovations.
Be our guest and discover the latest innovations like the
- aycan store the smart PACS-Archive,
- the 3D post-processing workstation aycan workstation OsiriX PRO,
- as well as the successful DICOM paper print solution aycan xray-print.
Booth: Expo E, 537 (lower level).
Weblinks:
http://www.acv.at
http://bit.ly/aycan_ecr2009
aycan Digitalsysteme GmbH
Stephan Popp
Innere Aumuehlstrasse…
Company educates, provides alternative to dangerous alcohol-based hand sanitizer …
BOCA RATON, Fla. – A company with international reach is continuing its mission to educate the public about the dangers of alcohol-based instant hand sanitizers. Simultaneously, it is making alcohol-free instant hand sanitizers a widely accepted practice in hand hygiene when being near a sink is neither possible nor convenient.
SafeHands®, an alcohol-free instant hand sanitizer, is a solution for those who have experienced the serious side effects of…
Aerotel Medical Systems and GEBOA SA Introduce Advanced Personal Safety Solution …
Lausanne, Switzerland, February 6, 2009 - Aerotel Medical Systems, a world leading manufacturer of modular, mobile and home-based telemedicine and telecare solutions and GEBOA SA, a leading distributor of interactive easy to use reliable, and innovative mobile solutions and services for security, location and communication, have launched Aerotel’s GeoSKeeper™ personal safety and location system in Switzerland under the brand name AlarmTouch™ GPS.
AlarmTouch™ GPS is a GPS-based personal telecare safety…
Judy Pendergast Named Director of Government and Professional Programs for My In …
WAUSAU, Wis., Feb. 5, 2009 – My InnerView, the nation’s leading provider of organizational performance improvement tools and services to senior care leaders, is pleased to announce that Judy Pendergast, RN, JD has joined the company as director of government and professional programs, responsible for monitoring and supporting My InnerView government programs.
Pendergast comes to My InnerView after serving as an immigration attorney specializing in immigration, licensing, and credentialing for internationally…
MASSAGE Magazine Now on Facebook, Twitter
MASSAGE Magazine has expanded its outreach to the massage and bodywork community by launching pages on the popular networking sites Facebook and Twitter.
“It’s a natural extension of the type of community and reader bond we have established on the magazine’s Web site, MASSAGEmag.com,” said Jennifer Whalen, the magazine’s associate editor of integrated media. “We are continuously searching for ways to further connect the massage industry and stimulate feedback from…
Medical Tourism Facilitator and International Insurer Partner to Provide New Pro …
Healthbase and Seven Corners partner to provide new protection for medical tourists.
Seven Corners, one of the industry's most experienced specialty travel insurance underwriters, announces a new partnership with award-winning medical tourism facilitator, Healthbase Online, Inc. By combining Seven Corners' experience in underwriting and administering specialty travel insurance plans, and Healthbase's expertise in matching medical tourism patients with a world-class network of internationally accredited hospitals, the companies have developed the industry's…
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Implements New Lab Disinfection System
January 30, 2009 - The gene therapy research community is turning to a novel technology to keep their lab free from contamination. Gene therapy research labs require extremely high standards for cleanliness. Traditionally researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) relied on manual surface cleaning using caustic chemicals to meet those standards. Managers at the Gene Transfer and Somatic Cell Engineering Facility were looking for an alternative…
Medical Biophysics GmbH is a cooperation partner of Internationale Gesellschaft …
Through this cooperation both partners are focusing their support on training and development for doctors in naturopathic and biological medicine. This also involves conveying the basic principles behind oxygen utilisation, which has a direct link with Active Air therapy (active-air.com). It is used to significantly improve the regulation of disturbed processes in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and also helps secondary processes, such as hormone production, to function more effectively…
Announcing Sight for A Vision Exchange Program S.A.V.E - Free Glaucoma Screening …
Dr. Lynnette P. Williams-Young a Refractive Fellow, S.A.V.E. Program Coordinator, in conjunction with National Glaucoma Awareness Month and support from Park Avenue Laser, Dr. Emil Chynn and Roman Iospa, BiCOM Inc. are providing a free Glaucoma screening event to the community.
Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. 60 million Americans are at RISK for developing Glaucoma
Prevent Blindness America Survey found that:
* Blindness ranked third (after cancer and…
Family Physician-Centered Health Care in Baden Württemberg to Become Easier
Improved Data Sharing Between Hausarzt+ and PMS Software
Walldorf/Stuttgart, January 29, 2009 - In the run up to MEDIZIN 2009 four suppliers of physician practice management systems and InterComponentWare (ICW) announced that data sharing between their systems and Hausarzt+, an add-on software for the family-physician medical care contract in Baden-Württemberg, has been made ever more quick and easy. The releases for the second quarter of 2009 are already being delivered with…
Charlotte Radiology Selects IMAGINEradiology™
Charlotte, NC – Technology Partners, Inc. (dba IMAGINE Software), a leading provider of medical billing technology, announces that Charlotte Radiology, one of the largest radiology practices in the United States, has selected the IMAGINEradiology™ practice management system for their billing and collection needs.
After a careful and exhaustive year-long search of the major systems within the marketplace, IMAGINEradiology™ was selected for its advanced technological capabilities, efficient automation, flexibility, and for providing…
Eastern Biotech To Launch Paternity Testing Services In India
Dubai, UAE – Eastern Biotech & Life Sciences, Middle East based a leading Biotech Company about to start their India operation for in order to expand Paternity Testing Services. Presently Eastern Biotech is offering various DNA testing services including DNA Paternity Testing, DNA Relationship Testing and DNA Forensic services.
Initially operation will start from Bangalore with fully trained staff to provide all the necessary information to clients, prior to obtain the…
Responsive Respiratory Introduces “Spike” the Dog Pediatric Nebulizer Mask
Responsive Respiratory expands its pediatric oxygen offering with new “Spike” the Dog Pediatric Nebulizer Mask.
Designed with a comforting toy-like appearance, “Spike” the Dog Aerosol Mask helps to reduce anxiety during medication dispensation and encourages the child to relax and breathe deeply for a more effective treatment. Constructed of latex-fee plastic for allergy-free, comfortable fit, the “Spike” the Dog VixOne Nebulizer kit includes a medication bowl with volume markings and…
Biomedica 2009 – Third conference on life sciences in the Meuse-Rhine triangle
Originally launched in 2007, Biomedica has become a “must attend” life sciences conference in Europe. Biomedica 2009 will take place in Liège, Belgium at the Palais des Congrès on 1st and 2nd April. This year’s focus topics are biomaterials and biopolymers, molecular medicine and imaging, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.
The life sciences organisations, LifetecZONe, LifeTecAachen-Jülich e.V., BioLiège and LifeTechLimburg.be, joined forces in 2006 to organize the yearly international Biomedica conference…
Exciting Developments in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is considered the standard reference in its field. Published by Thieme, the third edition presents a comprehensive, single-volume survey. This newly revised book includes brand new chapters on areas such as pediatric rhinoplasty, anti-aging medicine and fat transplantation.
Continuous technological and surgical innovations provide medical professionals with ever-increasing options. “Within these pages the medical community will discover the most current information on exciting developments…
Active Air successfully used to treat fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder. Those affected suffer permanent pain in their locomotor system, and often their physical and mental performance is impaired too. This is why Dr. Krüger, an orthopaedic specialist from Naila, treated 28 fibromyalgia patients in his practice with Active Air therapy. Some of his patients had been suffering from the condition for a number of years by this point and previous therapies had brought little or…
Change in the Management of Neurotune AG
Schlieren, 26th January 2009. Neurotune AG, a Swiss biopharmaceutical company, announces a change in the management. Starting March 1st 2009, Dr. Bruno Oesch will take over the position of Chief Executive Officer from Dr. Andreas J. Schulze, who joined Neurotune in 2005 and is holding the position of CEO since 2006. Andreas J. Schulze will leave at his request to take on a fresh challenge in another company shortly.
Bruno Oesch…
German Center for Emergency Medicine and IT established
“One of the most important improvements in German emergency medical services is now rapidly taking shape”, says Dr. Thomas Luiz, until recently Medical Director for the Kaiserslautern Emergency Medical Services and since the 1st of January 2009 Medical Director of the German Center for Emergency Medicine and Information Technology DENIT at Fraunhofer IESE.
With DENIT, the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering IESE in Kaiserslautern is establishing a research and development…
Amadeus certifies the new Web Service interface from ISO Travel Solutions
ISO Travel Solutions expands its tour operator systems (OCEAN, Canary, Pacific, Atlantic) with a further interface: the systems are now also able to connect to Amadeus Web Services, the newest interface technology from Amadeus. Via the interface flight availabilities can be queried online in the Amadeus system, related prices can be quoted and price details can be retrieved and displayed. Corresponding bookings can be done, as well as cancellations. The…
aycan signs it's first US PACS customer
aycan Medical Systems, our Rochester, NY-based US-office has installed it's first US aycan store PACS archive. Rural Radiology Consultants in Bemidji, MN reads for 7 remote hospitals in upstate Minnesota. aycan installed an Apple XServe with a 6 TB Promise RAID together with an Apple MacPro based aycan workstation OsiriX PRO at the customers site.
Dr. Hilton Bakker, Radiologist, and owner of Rural Radiology Consultants said: ”I have been through 3…
Selection of Cases Illustrate Imaging Findings of Common Urologic Diseases
New York/Stuttgart - During the last decade, the field of urologic radiology has undergone dramatic changes. Traditional diagnostic methods have largely been replaced by abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans and ultrasound for many clinical indications. Teaching Atlas of Urologic Imaging, published by Thieme, presents key imaging features of common urologic disorders encountered by radiologists and urologists on a daily basis.
"In this atlas, we have selected cases to illustrate the imaging…
Finally Available: The Medical Congress Calendar 2009
The leading congress and continuing medical education calendar “Medizinische Kongresse 2009 + 1. Quartal 2010“ (Medical Congresses 2009 + 1st Quarter 2010), has been published for the 52nd time. The congress calendar has established itself as the most important compendium for continuing medical education with a print run of 20.000 and its year-long tradition. As always, the new compendium presents an overview of more than 4.000 important national and international…
Pat Moore Foundation names new business development director
Costa Mesa, CA, January 19, 2009 - Pat Moore Foundation is happy to announce that Katy Alexander has been promoted to Business Development Director.
In this role, Katy manages all the business and marketing relationships for Pat Moore Foundation, and brings over 20 years of operations and management experience to her new position, along with her own story of recovery.
A graduate of Pat Moore Foundation, Katy has worked at the foundation…
AOD Software - Answers On Demand Announces Partnership with The Kendal Corporati …
Fort Lauderdale, FL, January 16, 2009 – AOD Software - Answers On Demand is proud to announce that it has formed a partnership with The Kendal Corporation and Widener University to conduct a pilot work flow analysis to study the process of implementing AOD’s AnswersElite® Electronic Health Record (EHR) System.
The pilot will involve implementations of AOD’s EHR System at two of The Kendal Corporation’s affiliate locations, with Widener University providing…
XClinical and Asklep Inc. present at the 12th Annual DIA Workshop in Tokyo, Japa …
XClinical is exhibiting at the DIA Workshop in Tokyo, Japan, together with Asklep, one of Japan’s largest CROs.
XClinical GmbH, Munich, Germany – Jan 15, 2009 – XClinical, a European vendor of innovative software products for eClinical trials, today announced its participation at the 12th Annual DIA Workshop for Clinical Data Management to be held on Jan 29 to Jan 30, 2009, in Tokyo, Japan. As in…
Doyen launches 4DS Wound Care Dressing Converting machine to US market
Doyen Medipharm LLC, of Lakeland, Florida, a specialist supplier of Converting and Packaging lines for the medical and pharmaceutical industries, is launching their new 4DS wound care converting machine into the US market.
The 4DS complements Doyen’s range of high end manufacturing equipment, employing the renowned and proven converting technology to provide a solution for manufacturers of advanced wound care products with lower production requirements while retaining Doyen quality and efficiency.…
Neurotune successfully completes Phase 1 Trials with its Lead Compound NT-11624
Schlieren, 15th January 2009. Neurotune AG, a Swiss biopharmaceutical company, which has recently acquired two programs in neuropathic pain, announces the successful completion of Phase I for its lead compound NT-11624 developed for treatment of neuropathic and ostheoarthritic pain.
NT-11624, dimiracetam, is a selective small molecular NMDA-receptor antagonist, which acts on a new site of the receptor. The studies on 56 healthy volunteers performed in Switzerland have demonstrated excellent tolerability…
Mark Houston Recovery Adds Newest Addition to Staff
Austin, TX -- Mark Houston Recovery(MHR), the Texas drug and alcohol recovery center responsible for helping hundreds of men reclaim their lives from addiction, is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Scott Kelley to the Business Development team.
Having previously worked in the state of Texas in the area of business development – specifically in the field of chemical dependency, Scott worked for the same treatment center…
DEFINIENS FORMS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH TESSELLA
Tessella and Definiens partnership delivers a seamless service for large-scale integration of image intelligence technology into the enterprise infrastructure of major pharmaceutical companies
Munich, Germany/Oxford, UK – January 13, 2009, Definiens, the number one Enterprise Image Intelligence® company, has formed a systems integration partnership with Tessella, the information technology and consulting services company selected by R&D, science and engineering leaders for business-critical assignments. Under the terms of the agreement, Definiens will…
Drug Safety Alliance Quality and Regulatory Affairs Leader Earns International C …
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society Awards Canadian RAC Distinction to Joe Knight-McKenna
(Research Triangle Park, N.C.) Drug Safety Alliance (DSA), a global leader in pharmaceutical safety and pharmacovigilance, is proud to announce that Senior Director, Quality and Regulatory Affairs, Joe Knight-McKenna has earned the Regulatory Affairs Certification, Canadian RAC (CAN) distinction.
The certification was awarded to Knight-McKenna (MBA, CQM/OE, CQA, CSQE, RAC/CAN) by the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) and…
Moolchand Announces the Launch of Moolchand Orthopaedics Hospital™
Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi, January 10, 2009 - Moolchand Medcity, one of India’s foremost names in healthcare announces the launch of Moolchand Orthopaedics Hospital. This ultra modern hospital is dedicated towards complete and comprehensive orthopaedics care ranging–from sports injury, bone tumor screening to diagnosis and management of fractures. The hospital is led by internationally trained and globally accredited physicians who are experts in minimally invasive joint replacement surgery,…
Identifying Oxygen Savings in 2009: Responsive Respiratory Releases New Oxygen C …
Responsive Respiratory, a leader in high pressure oxygen products, announced today that it is making available its Oxygen Provider Profitability Package. The Oxygen Profitability Package contains an in depth provider solution study and correlating oxygen and delivery analysis worksheet that addresses key aspects of an oxygen provider’s business in light of the 2009 Medicare cuts (9.5% reimbursement reduction and cap rental).
The “Financial Freedom in 2009: An Oxygen Provider Solution…
PAUL HERD TO DIRECT MASTERCONTROL'S EUROPEAN DIVISION
SALT LAKE CITY - January 1, 2009 - MasterControl Inc., a global provider of GxP process and document management software solutions for life science companies, announced that Paul Herd has joined the company as Director of MasterControl EMEA (Europe) effective January 1, 2009.
"Paul brings a strong software and operational background to MasterControl," says Jonathan Beckstrand, MasterControl's CEO. "Most recently, Paul served as the Vice President, Sales and Marketing and head…
Mary Ann Anichini Named Senior Director of Education and Training for My InnerVi …
WAUSAU, Wis., Jan. 6, 2009 – My InnerView, the nation’s leading provider of organizational performance improvement tools and services to senior care leaders, is pleased to announce that Mary Ann Anichini has joined the company as senior director of education and training, responsible for the development of the company’s quality improvement educational resources.
Anichini comes to My InnerView after serving as corporate director of nursing education at Presbyterian Homes in Chicago.…
PRO-MED CONSULTING CEO CO-HOSTS WOMEN’S DERMATOLOGIC SOCIETY NETWORKING EVENT AN …
Hollywood, CA -- PROMED Consulting, Inc. (pro-medonline.com) President and CEO, Nancy Ryan, co-hosted the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) Networking Reception and Concert held at the Wolfgang Puck Dining Room and the Kodak Theatre with Dr. Bryna Kane and Dr. Lenore Kakita. The WDS Networking reception was followed by the “Blues and Jazz to American Classics Concert” featuring Herbie Hancock, Pancho Sanchez and other jazz greats and a surprise appearance…
Partnership Project aims to Promote Long-Term Health and Improve Social Care
A partnership between Tunstall, Fold Housing Association, Housing 21, DigiTV and the University of Sheffield will deliver an innovative research project to develop a Virtual Extra Care Service (VIRTEx) within local communities.
Following successful funding from the Government’s Technology Strategy Board as part of the Assisted Living Innovation Platform (ALIP), the project will address the challenges created by an ageing population and the growing number of people with long-term…
Dr. R. Gunaseelan Elected as President of Association of Oral and Maxillofacial …
Chennai, India - Dr Rajan Gunaseelan, Medical Director at Rajan Dental (rajandental.com), has been elected as the President of the Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI – aomsi.com) at the organization’s 33rd Annual Conference, held on November 29, 2008 in Lucknow, India.
The AOMSI is an association of qualified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons committed to the promotion of excellence in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial…
Innovative Procedures for Treating Epilepsy and Other Movement Disorders Highlig …
Stuttgart, New York – Deep brain stimulation (DBS) treats an array of chronic neurological disorders such as epilepsy and Parkinson's disease. While most patients continue to need medication after undergoing DBS, many experience such a dramatic reduction in their symptoms that they are able to decrease their dosage.
Continuous advances in neuroscience are rapidly transforming functional neurosurgery. Recently developed procedures, such as new targets for DBS, utilize technical approaches highlighted…
