Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Launch of Moolchand Swine Flu (H1N1) Screening Centre
Moolchand Medcity, in its efforts to assist the government in curtailing the spread of swine flu, has launched Moolchand Swine Flu (H1N1) Screening Centre at our Medcity campus (Lajpat Nagar).
Our Centre offers H1N1 screening test, advices treatment and domiciliary quarantine for patients with mild to moderate symptoms and has an isolation ward facility for seriously ill patients.
Dr. Ellora Nanda OPD Coordinator and Nodal Officer-Moolchand Swine Flu (H1N1) Screening Centre, Moolchand…
GlobalData: China Medical Equipment Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015 on rep …
This GlobalData report provides key data, information and analysis on the China medical equipment markets. It also provides market landscape, competitive landscape and market trends information on 17 medical equipment markets. Furthermore China Medical Equipment Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015 takes a comprehensive look on the key trends affecting these markets, and key analytical insight on the market dynamics. A review of the competitive landscape in terms of mergers…
FreeDentistFinder.com Launches Find a Local Dentist Search Service Nationwide in …
FreeDentistFinder.com debuts this week with their new Dentist Finder service, fulfilling their mission to help dental patients effortlessly find a dentist near their home, free of charge.
The backbone of this service is the Quick Zip Search technology. The Quick Zip Search technology uses mapping coordinates, such as those used by Google mapping, to locate a dentist based on the zip code entered by the user. Dental patients can also…
M-SCAN Group Launches New Website
The M-Scan Group launches newly redesigned website coinciding with 30 years in business.
The new website has been designed to enhance usability with quick and easy access into M-Scan’s areas of expertise and analytical capabilities. With a fresh appearance and improved navigation, the website offers a comprehensive source of information, including downloadable brochures, videos of M-Scan’s training courses, a full list of scientific publications, recent news and calendar of events.…
WINKS London announce launch of new website
London, England (October 23, 2009) - WINKS London, the creator and leading provider of outcall/visiting executive massages in the Central London area, are proud to announce the launch of their new, revamped website hosted at winkslondon.com/.
WINKS' revamped website now contains information regarding their large range of executive and sensual massages, including prices and in-depth detail for regulars and newcomers alike. As well as prices, they have also included descriptions of…
Animal Chiropractor Launches New Animal Alternative Medicine Directory
The creator of naturallycomplementary.com has launched a new animal alternative medicine directory which provides details of practitioners, schools, training courses, events, associations, and products.
The site links to everything from Acupressure For Animals to Vibrational Medicine For Animals.
The directory is designed to be comprehensive, easy to navigate, and importantly, contains independent and unbiased reviews of products and services.
The site was created by Gina McCulloch D.C., animal lover and alternative…
aycan introduces new solutions at RSNA including an FDA cleared 64-bit OsiriX wo …
ROCHESTER, NY (October 27, 2009) At RSNA 2009, aycan Medical Systems, will advance its viewing, storing and printing capabilities:
Increased from 32 to 64-bit speed, aycan’s workstation OsiriXPRO will provide improved stability and interfaces from prior versions that can be easily integrated into vendor neutral PACS environments.
A new addition to aycan’s solution set, aycan store is a cost effective,DICOM archive that can be tailored to fit into current and…
THE FIRST ALTERNATIVE HEALTH EXPO FOR PREGNANCY IN NEW YORK CITY
New, York, New York (October 26, 2009) – Prepare for each stage of pregnancy with the supportive advice at The Pregnant New Yorker Alternative Health Expo. Expecting moms attending this trade show at NY Personal Training, on November 14th, 2009 will be given the opportunity to get expert advice and talk one on one to a variety of practitioners in all aspect relating to pregnancy and babies. This Pregnant…
XClinical active contributor to CDISC Interchange North America
XClinical is an active contributor to CDISC Interchange North America in Baltimore
XClinical GmbH, Munich, Germany – Oct 26, 2009 – XClinical, a European vendor of innovative software products for eClinical trials, today announced its participation in the CDISC Interchange North America “Today’s experiences and tomorrow’s expectations” taking place in Baltimore from November 9th to November 13th.
During the exhibition XClinical’s experts will be available at booth #15 for detailed discussions on…
Hearts & Hoses announces its attention to increase ACLS, PALS, and CPR awareness …
Hearts & Hoses, San Diego’s most established medical training company is announcing its intentions to educate the public about various training and certification courses in CPR. They also cater to Emergency Medical Services Personnel (EMS) by offering Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Founded by a local firefighter/paramedic and registered nurse, Hearts & Hoses aims to deliver comprehensive, up-to-date education in life-saving techniques from experience…
Koncept Analytics: Clinical Laboratory Testing Market Report 2009 Edition on rep …
Laboratory testing forms the basis for most of the decisions in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Clinical Laboratory testing market, also called the diagnostic testing market in broader terms, includes all the medical tests done at the laboratories.
There has been a notable shift away from traditional, fee-for-service medicine to managed-cost health care, bringing about many market-based changes in the clinical laboratory market. There has also been an increased focus on preventive…
All Hearing Aids, All Here
The struggle to research hearing aids is now as easy as a point and a click. Featuring unbiased information in an easy to understand format, AdviceOnHearingAids.com is an educational forum designed to help those with hearing loss find the best aid for their unique challenges. Audiologist owned and operated, AdviceOnHearingAids features information about the latest in hearing aid technology.
"The hearing aid industry has its own language, and that can…
Circle Medical Devices, Texcel Medical Merge to Form CIRTEC Medical Systems
Springfield, Mass. — October 20, 2009 — Circle Medical Devices of Los Gatos, Calif., and Texcel Medical of Springfield, Mass., have merged to create CIRTEC Medical Systems, a leading provider of comprehensive medical product design and manufacturing solutions.
“The merger introduces CIRTEC Medical Systems to medical device manufacturers as a preeminent, globally-experienced, single-sourced solution from concept through high-volume finished goods manufacturing,” said Barry Smith, Chief Executive Officer of CIRTEC Medical Systems…
Clinical Insights From One of the Most Influential Medical Professionals in His …
New York/Stuttgart, October 2009 – Eardrum repair, called tympanoplasty, is a procedure to correct a tear in the eardrum (tympanic membrane). The use of cartilage in major reconstruction of the tympanic membrane has become increasingly recognized. Studies comparing cartilage to more traditional grafting materials have shown no difference in hearing post-operatively. Cartilage Tympanoplasty, published by Thieme, is the first of its kind in this field.
"I was astounded by…
AFFiRiS AG - ENCOURAGING RESULTS FROM PHASE I STUDIES OF TWO ALZHEIMER'S CANDIDA …
Vienna, 20. October 2009: AFFiRiS AG today announced that the primary endpoints have been met for the Phase I clinical studies of its two Alzheimer's vaccines AD01 and AD02, which demonstrated favourable safety and tolerability profiles. These results trigger a 10 million EUR milestone payment from licensee GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals.
All 48 patients treated in these studies were given four vaccinations which were well tolerated and no serious side effects associated with…
RNCOS: Insulin Delivery Systems Market Analysis (2008-2012) on reports-research. …
Diabetes is a widespread disease, a metabolism disease, with an increasing number of patients. This increasing number of diabetes patients globally is proving a boon for diabetes drugs market. The number of diabetic patients in the world (Type 1 and Type 2) is estimated to reach at more than 250 Million in 2008.
The governments worldwide are taking initiatives on various research and development projects in order to improve drug delivery…
curasan AG received licence for ATR®
Kleinostheim, Germany, 16 October 2009 – curasan AG, which is listed on the General Standard of the German Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE 000 549 453 8), has been received CE certification and, therefore, marketing authorization for the ATR® (Advanced Tissue Regeneration) product.
ATR® is a disposable system that is used to enrich the body’s own growth factors to a level many times higher than normal blood values. The most important areas…
MedicalEdge Healthcare Group Earns Best Places to Work Honor for 6th Straight Ye …
Dallas TX – MedicalEdge Healthcare Group, Inc. announced that the company has been named to the Dallas Business Journal’s 2009 list of Best Places to Work in Dallas-Fort Worth. This marks the 6th straight year that MedicalEdge has been accorded this honor.
MedicalEdge Healthcare Group President, Carl Soderstrom was pleased to accept the award, saying, “MedicalEdge has now been among the Best Places to Work in DFW for…
New Treatment Modality for better dermal remodeling
Syneron Medical Ltd. has presented a groundbreaking treatment modality at the 5-Continent-Congress for Lasers and Aesthetic Medicine in Nice on September 10th, 2009. The company introduced a new and unique treatment modality called Sublative Rejuvenation™, which answers the skin rejuvenation market’s emerging demand for optimal efficiency, minimal downtime and an affordable procedure price point. Next presentation of the Sublative Rejuvenation will be given at the 18th Congress of the Academy…
Heart attacks: acute infarction detection can be accelerated by new marker produ …
CEO Ernest Kapetanovic (Diagenics International Corp., Woburn, MA / Essen, Germany) sees improved prognosis and treatment options for patients
Boston/Essen, September 30th, 2009. – Time is critical in cardiac diagnosis. This has been clear since decades. But now two independent solutions revive the chances for a better, faster cardiac diagnosis, leading to improved options for patients and doctors.
Just a few weeks ago before the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) annual meeting…
Workplace Spanish(R) Introduces ‘Swine Flu Spanish’ for Health Care Providers …
ROSWELL, GA, October 13, 2009 – Workplace Spanish(R), developer of America’s most widely-used job-specific Spanish learning programs, announced today the release of its new ‘Click It(TM) Mini-Program’ featuring clickable Spanish terms, expressions, and pronunciations, that enable health care workers to examine and communicate with Spanish-speaking patients about Swine Flu.
“We wanted to give health care providers an easy-to-use Spanish tool that would enable them to question, examine and discuss Swine and…
APS Launches Second Annual California Patient Safety Initiative, Providing Expan …
Boston, MA, October 13, 2009 -- Advanced Practiced Strategies (APS), a leading provider of online education solutions for patient safety, today announced the launch of its Second Annual California Patient Safety Initiative. The statewide initiative enables hospitals to access APS’s best-in-class online patient safety education at significant savings by joining together with other regional hospitals to achieve a combined volume discount.
The 2009 initiative builds on the success of last year’s…
BITS Pilani bags Indian Red Cross Society Honours on National Voluntary Blood Do …
Donation of Blood is a gesture of Goodwill and Care for the fellow human beings. There is no Gift more valuable than this as it is actually a gift of life for the person who receives it. Blood is replaceable but a life is not ......
The slogan "Do Something Amazing - Give Blood" is taken seriously by the BITS Pilani community as Passion is the underlying force that fuels…
Integrative Therapeutics Sponsors Revolutionary Online Resource for Healthcare P …
Integrative Therapeutics, Inc. (ITI®) is a major sponsor for the new Natural Medicine Journal (NMJ), a valuable online resource reaching over one hundred thousand healthcare practitioners. NMJ is also the official journal of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP).
ITI is proud to support the NMJ all-inclusive site that provides scientifically-valid information for a broad audience of healthcare professionals. Developed to be a go-to source for questions,…
Medical Technical Products Celebrates 25 Years in Business
Manufacturer of leading-edge devices for cataract surgery is expanding, with an emphasis on international markets
October 9, 2009, Irvine, CA – Medical Technical Products (MTP), a world leader in phacoemulsification technology for the surgical removal of cataracts, has reached its silver anniversary. MTP is committed to the development of affordable phacos, with a focus on surgeons eager to serve cataract patients in emerging countries. MTP has sold its phacos in…
Mexico’s Largest Private Hospital Network Targets American Travelers For Mexico …
CHULA VISTA, CA – Angeles Health International (AHI), the U.S.-based medical travel division of Mexico’s largest private hospital network, is encouraging U.S. patients to follow the lead of tens of thousands of Americans by traveling to neighboring Mexico for the high quality, less expensive medical, surgical and dental care options available in its technologically modern hospitals.
In recent years Mexico medical tourism has become an increasingly appealing option for Americans not…
VIVA Transcription Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Success Stories
VIVA Transcription, a leading provider in medical transcription services and a Hispanic-owned business, today announced several milestones it reached between September 15 and October 15 – Hispanic Heritage Month, as declared by President Barack Obama. In a prepared statement, Manuel Prado, President of VIVA Transcription, indicated that VIVA:
• Upgraded the technology behind its Web-based application, enabling clients to manage their transcriptions in a simpler, faster and more secure platform.
• Added…
Datamonitor: Will Swine Flu provide proving ground for vaccine adjuvants? on rep …
Within the pharmaceutical sector, vaccines were traditionally regarded as low-margin products. However, with the decline of Big Pharma’s traditional small molecule blockbuster model and a marked swing towards biologics, vaccines have regained appreciation as generics-proof revenue drivers. This change of tack has not come without inherent challenges though. As vaccines move into indications and patient populations outside traditional target groups, improved technologies are required to overcome the hurdles associated with…
New Line of Cards for Cancer Patients Lend Laughter And Thought
Moorestown, NJ -- Fit for times when family and friends struggle for words, Cancer Cards has launched a new website, where the right words might just be funny.
The American Cancer Society reports finding humor in life can help when living with cancer. CancerCardOnline.com's funny cards for cancer sufferers are designed to lend the gift of diversion -- as well as hope and inspiration.
A customer favorite among Cancer Card Online's breast…
Comprehensive Visual Reference Bridges the Gap Between Ophthalmology and Neurolo …
New York/Stuttgart – Neuro-ophthalmology, the overlap specialty between neurology and ophthalmology is a concern for ophthalmologists and neurologists. Neuro-Ophthalmology Illustrated, published by Thieme, bridges the gap between the two fields, covering all the disorders that may affect those parts of the central nervous system devoted to vision.
In this portable atlas, readers will find a compact reference that provides not only an introduction to anatomy physiology and pathophysiology but also…
Redi Shade Offers Tips and Products in Support of National Window Covering Safet …
COTATI, CA— October 7, 2009—Redi Shade, the world’s premier manufacturer of cord-free window coverings, is proud to support National Window Covering Safety Month (October 2009) to help educate parents and caregivers about safe options for window coverings.
Children and window cords don't mix: since 1990, more than 300 infants and young children have died from accidentally strangling in window cords, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To maximize…
ER Doctors Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
ER Doctors Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Wellington, Florida has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). ER Doctors Urgent Care has taken the best of one medical concept, trained Emergency Room physicians and staff, and combined it with another, a relaxed, professional setting for their patients. The result is a well-run Urgent Care center in a growing residential area,…
Harvard Medical School presents HMS mobile
First application will provide critical information on the H1N1 pandemic in advance of an expected surge of infections beginning in October
Boston, MA, October 7th, 2009 – The Harvard Health Publications Division of Harvard Medical School announced today that it will launch a new program called HMS Mobile to deliver a series of iPhone Applications aimed at promoting public health. The first such application will focus on the H1N1…
Chiropractic Economics set to release second volume of The Industry Compendium o …
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Sept. 29, 2009 – Chiropractic Economics, the leading publication serving the chiropractic industry, is pleased to announce the second volume of The Industry Compendium of Chiropractic Research™, mailing November 6.
The Industry Compendium of Chiropractic Research™ first appeared in June 2009 to rave reviews from vendors and doctors alike. The issue allows industry leaders to showcase their products, history, case studies, white papers, and proprietary research packaged…
In Key Opinion Leader Management, Quantity Does Not Equal Quality in Evaluating …
Using Social Network Analysis in Influence Mapping, Lnx Pharma Research Finds Pharmaceutical Companies May Be Ignoring Up To 50% of Key Scientific Leaders
ORANGE, CA -- September 30, 2009 -- Lnx Pharma's research results shatter current best practice for companies in pharmaceutical and biotechnology research who seek out "Key Opinion Leaders" (KOLs) among the scientific community to help advise research and development teams.
In drug development and pharmaceutical market research, companies seek…
Hugh Chatham adopts Star Trek technology with the use of Palm Identify to preven …
Mooresville, NC Oct 2nd 2009 - With medical identity theft becoming a growing industry concern, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital has chosen to implement Palm Identify, a software application developed by Biz Technology Solutions, Inc (BTS). The primary purpose of the new solution is to enhance patient security, while improving the patient admissions process.
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital is a private, not-for-profit hospital located in the wine country of western…
Mesoone.com Launches Official Portal With Access To Effective And Affordable Mes …
Connecticut, USA – 5 October, 2009 – Mesotherapy and lipodissolve, the latest rave in self beautification are no longer just for the select few. Mesoone opens new frontiers for cellulite and fat dissolution through their online store. Bridging the gap between the laboratories and the client, it has never been easier to buy the best mesotherapy and derma fill products.
Mesotherapy, an effective non evasive cosmetic procedure is…
Kerala Holiday Mart Nominated “The Official Event Manager for Winter Anesthesiol …
Keralaholidaymart.com, a Kerala based provider of Kerala tours & Kerala tour packages has been nominated “The Official Event Manager for Winter Anesthesiology Conference” scheduled to be held at Cochin, Kerala, India from February 15 to 17, 2010, an official announcement said today.
This Winter Anesthesiology Conference- 2010 is part of a series of anesthesiology conferences which is proposed to be held periodically to share and impart…
Wowza Launches New Member Communications Portal For Detroit Health Care Coalitio …
Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. XX, 2009 – Wowza, Inc., a Minneapolis-based marketing consulting firm, launched a new Save Lives Save Dollars member communications tool this month for the Greater Detroit Area Health Coalition (GDAHC), an organization providing leadership on regional issues of healthcare quality.
Save Lives Save Dollars (SLSD), a GDAHC health care initiative seeking quality improvement and cost reductions in southeastern Michigan, was in need of an improved and centralized communication…
Wowza Launches New Public Health Care Reporting Web Site for Memphis
HealthyMemphis.org promotes healthy living with interactive online tools and medical reports
Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. XX, 2009 – Wowza Inc., a Minneapolis-based marketing consulting firm specializing in healthcare quality data reporting and consumer engagement, recently designed, developed and launched a new Web site for Healthy Memphis Common Table to encourage healthy living in the Memphis community.
The Healthy Memphis Common Table (HMCT), a non-profit regional health and healthcare improvement collaborative for…
VEPRO AG: On Course for Further Profit Increases
Pfungstadt/Germany, 10 September 2009 – In the first half of the fiscal year 2009, VEPRO AG was able to increase profits by 14% despite subdued investment activities at an international level. The turnover is generated by the segments VIS workflow management system (RIS), PACS (image archiving and communication system), and consulting services.
Even though turnover developed at a slightly slower rate during the first half of the current fiscal year, the…
Digital Archive Comes to Ural Mountains
In the Urals, in western Russia, Vepro’s PACS/VIS solution is turning into reality. After the gtk Policlinics’ decision in favour of a picture archiving and communication system from that vendor, the private Surgical Hospital UGMK has now also decided in favour of a system from Vepro. UGMK will open its doors in September, in the university town of Yekaterinburg, which ranks among Russia’s megacities. The ultramodern medical campus was erected…
Open Source was the main topic at the 1st EuroPACS academy course
"Linking research to clinical practice" was the slogan of the 1st EuroPACS Academy Course. The course was held in Pisa, Italy on 25. - 26. September 2009.
The major topic was Open Source Software in medical imaging. Prof. Paolo Marcheschi and Prof. Osman Ratib were doing lectures about Open Source initiatives in medicine. Other topics have been CAD and image processing. aycan participated at the workstation face-off with OsiriX.
The two-day course…
Ozone therapy: how active oxygen revitalizes regions affected by circulatory dis …
On hearing the catch word 'ozone' many of us tend to think of the depletion of the protecting layer around our fragile blue planet, risky levels of air pollution during the summer months, or their latest visit to the indoor swimming pool. It is less widely known, though, that this gas can be used in medical therapy, too. Depending on the respective case, the administration of ozone can be an…
ScripNet Announces Contract with Texas State Office of Risk Management
ScripNet wins state contract renewal based on quality of service and cost containment measures.
LAS VEGAS, NV – September 22, 2009 ScripNet today announced that it finalized a contract with the State Office of Risk Management (SORM) to provide pharmacy benefit management services (PBM) for the Texas Government Employees’ Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program, covering approximately 175,000 full-time equivalent state employees. The contract has an initial term…
Work Integrated Learning Second Batch takes off at BITS Pilani Matrix Laboratori …
Right from 1979, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, has set a benchmark in Industry University collaborations for addressing the Human Resource Development issue of various industries by launching an array of work integrated learning programmes to synergize the workplace requirements of the industry with the learning requirements of the university.
BITS Pilani has been ranked among the top ranking universities along with IITs in various Magazine surveys such…
Visiongain: In Vitro Diagnostics: Market Analysis 2009-2024 on reports-research. …
In vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests provide essential information about physiological states, aiding diagnoses and choice of treatments. IVD’s usefulness in drug development – especially via biomarkers – constitutes a major advance, and an expanding market opportunity.
The new Visiongain report - In Vitro Diagnostics: Market Analysis 2009-2024 - analyses the global IVD market comprehensively. This new study provides sales forecasts and discussions of emerging technologies and commercial opportunities, along with other…
Ophthalmic Device Sales Increase at BiCOM Due to Diaton Tonometer - Glaucoma Eye …
BiCOM Inc. is one of the few US medical device companies that has been experiencing staggering growth within last 4 years. Since obtaining FDA clearance for its unique glaucoma IOP eye test through the Eyelid – Diaton Tonometer, the company has increased direct sales force and now covers every US state. Internationally, Diaton Tonometer is currently available in over 60 countries through various medical device distributors. CEO of…
Unique Glaucoma IOP Test Tonometer DIATON Presented at XXVII Congress of the ESC …
Diaton tonometer is present at XXVII Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons ESCRS Meeting held in Barcelona, Spain. Tonometer presentation can be seen at booth E6 on the main floor.
Information on Diaton including proceedure video can be found at TonometerDiaton.com
Unique Tonometer Diaton is presented at European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) meeting in the city of Barcelona, Spain. Transcleral and Trans-palpebral (through the…
Rehacare 2009: New Lift Solutions - LIVE
September 10, 2009 - ThyssenKrupp Treppenlifte, a company of ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG, Duesseldorf, presents its latest products and improved solutions for barrier-free living at the international trade fair Rehacare in Duesseldorf. Apart from riding different lifts and attending technical demonstrations, visitors have the opportunity to try an „age suit” – to experience first-hand how old age affects mobility.
The new platfom lift „Supra” will be introduced for the very first time;…
