Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Government Needs To Issue Regulations For Pharmaceutical Industry To Make MCI Re …
NEW DELHI, Feb I7TH, 2010: The recently issued MCI regulations governing the conduct of medical professionals in the country seem to have stirred a hornet’s nest. Speculations are rife about the impact these are going to have on the way Medicine is practiced in the country in general and on the Pharmaceutical Industry in particular. The issues surrounding the promulgation of these regulations came up for extensive discussions at…
Clariness Finishes Large International Project
Recruitment for two international clinical trials was successfully completed more than 3 months ahead of schedule. The internet platform ClinLife (clinlife.net) worked in 10 countries for Merz Pharmaceuticals.
Zurich, October 2009 – To better support international clinical studies, in 2006 Clariness expanded the services of its internet platform ClinLife (clinlife.net) to multiple countries in their respective national languages. Merz Pharmaceuticals took early advantage of our multilingual capabilities and enlisted our services…
Clariness Opens New Office in the US
With the opening of a new office in the USA, Clariness is now also represented in the largest market for clinical studies. The rapidly growing demand in North and South America requires a stronger presence in the region.
Zurich, December 2009 – Clariness, Europe’s largest provider of innovative services specifically designed for patient recruitment and clinical research, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in the United States.…
Until ROI takes the Pharmacovigilance 2010 by Virtue Insight Global through LIVE …
The Pharmacovigilance 2010 a first of its kinds congruence of the leaders from Pharmacovigilance domain in India, recently concluded in Mumbai which was well attended by the thought leaders from and had the top strata of the industry participating and discussing the issues and opportunities within the Pharmaceutical industry.
The conference touched upon the various aspects of the Pharma industry and how the Pharmacovigilance as a niche is growing and expanding…
Healthcare Industry in India-2009 Reports Now Available on ReportsandReports
Dallas, TX: ReportsandReports announce to have Healthcare Industry in India-2009 Market Research Report in its store
Healthcare IT market in India has seen a phenomenal growth in the last decade. The market comprises healthcare organizations (hospitals, nursing homes, diagnostic centers, dental hospitals, clinics, ayurveda hospitals, etc.), persons (doctors, dentists, nurses, and other caregivers), and health insurance providers. Private companies play a greater role than the public sector in providing healthcare services…
Pharmacists Impressed by a Smart Approach to NHS Health Checks
Many pharmacists visiting the Health-Smart stand at the 1st Yorkshire Pharmacy Practice Conference were impressed by the latest technology to appear for use in the NHS Health Checks market place.
SmartHeartScore is an interactive patient Risk assessment tool for the NHS Health Check, to allow large numbers of patients to be assessed quickly and easily for their likely hood to develop vascular problems such as heart disease, diabetes…
NorthgateArinso Employer Services announce three new Vodcasts for their website
Bury, England (Feb 05, 2010) - NorthgateArinso Employer Services, the UK's leading suppliers of outsourced HR and advice, Employment Law and Health & Safety support and services, announce three new Vodcasts that will soon be available through their website.
The Vodcasts are a response to the volume of calls that NorthgateArinso Employer Services receive requesting advice and help for certain topics for use within the working environment. With information provided by…
Rocky Mountain Roots Poised For Rocking Launch
Branford, CT; Denver, CO - Rocky Mountain Roots Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, LLC, (RMR) is set for its official open house on 13 February 2010. After three months of working with the Von Gehr Consulting Group, LLC, (VGCG) plans have been finalized and everything has been readied for the launch.
In December of 2009, RMR came to the Von Gehr Consulting Group, LLC, in need of business coaching. RMR had just…
Rife Frequency Therapy Website Launched Offering Holistic Health Services to Pub …
True Focus Health and Wellness Offers Holistic Path to Wellness through its new website; Combines CEDSA Assessment with Rife Therapy and Nutritional Consulting Services.
At a time when stress levels are at an all time high, True Focus Health and Wellness (“True Focus”) offers its clientele a holistic approach to achieving a revived, de-stressed, health experience. True Focus combines CEDSA assessment technology with Rife Frequency Therapy, along with nutritional consulting services…
Business Insights: Cancer Market Outlook to 2014 on reports-research.com
The new Business Insights report Cancer Market Outlook to 2014: Competitive landscape, market size, pipeline analysis and growth opportunities looks into what the future holds for players in the fastest growing pharmaceutical market.
In the current decade, oncology has been one of the most important growth segments among the pharmaceutical markets with a major focus on targeted agents. Most innovation in oncology over the past 10 years has been driven by…
AplaGen announces publication of a patent application for a novel technology tha …
AplaGen announces publication of a patent application for a novel technology that increases half-life of proteins in vivo
Baesweiler, Germany, December 7, 2009 - AplaGen GmbH announced today the publication of a patent application describing an innovative method for increasing the half-life of complex and/or multifunctional proteins in human and animal circulation in order to reduce infusion rates and increase patient quality of life. Large proteins that undergo high levels of…
American Trade Association launches 7 levels of membership packages
American Trade Association (ATA), a Not-for-profit organization, has launched 7 levels of membership packages packed with lot of benefits. ATA brings together to form a strong buying group. Any person who is employed or eligible for employment or business entrepreneur of the age group between 18 and 65 is eligible to be the member of ATA.
Mr Obed Kirkpatrick, President of ATA, while briefing the Media here…
SNUS and Tobacco Research Study | Avail Clinical Research
DeLand, Florida – February 6, 2010 – Avail Clinical Research, an Accel Research Company, located near Orlando, Florida, has recently announced the beginning of a clinical research study for people who regularly consume tobacco products such as: SNUS, snuff, chewing tobacco, dip, and other oral tobaccos.
“We are pleased to begin the screening evaluation process for our upcoming research study to test investigational treatments that may help us all understand the…
Technology Pavilion Hopes to Reinvent Senior Living
Chicago, Ill. (March24–26, 2010) – “Obviously, we’re passionate about technology,” says Carl Goodfriend, CIO of ProviNET Solutions, a technology and service provider headquartered in Tinley Park, Illinois. “But it’s not just the technology itself that gets us excited. It’s what technology can do for people. Technology is a tool to enhance relationships.”
Goodfriend is bringing that spirit of relationship-building to the Technology Pavilion his company will be hosting with Life Services…
Growth at OR Technology continues: Construction of the new company headquarters …
Rostock, 05 February 2010: OR Technology, provider of medical system solutions, will start construction of the new company headquarters in February. This new construction is the company’s response to the rising demands in the medical sector and the continuous growth of the enterprise. The five-storey building will be erected on a 3,500 sqm plot in a central position at the city harbour of Rostock.
CEO Bernd Oehm is looking forward to…
National Healthcare Nonprofit is Holding a Free Educational Webinar on Non-Surgi …
February 4, 2010 CHARLESTON, SC— The National Association For Continence (NAFC) is offering free, monthly educational webinars stemming from their educational women’s forum, Lifelong Bladder Health & Pelvic Support, which was held in San Francisco on October 3, 2009.
Marilyn-Lu Webb, PhD, NP, owner of The Center for Continence Care, Inc. in Fresno, CA will lead the next webinar, Non-Surgical Intervention to Treat SUI Including Behavioral Strategies and Management of…
Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment available at Axium Healthcare Pharmacy
Lake Mary, Fla. (February 4, 2010) – Axium Healthcare Pharmacy, one of the nation’s largest independent specialty pharmacy providers, has been granted access to provide Actemra® (tocilizumab) for the treatment of adult patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
The announcement comes on the heels of the FDA’s approval of Genentech’s Actemra® (tocilizumab). Actemra® is indicated for adult RA patients who have had an inadequate response to one or…
Datamonitor: Roche - novel Herceptin formulation promises greater convenience on …
Having stepped up lifecycle management for its leading breast cancer monoclonal antibody, Herceptin, Roche hopes to encourage uptake of a more convenient formulation of the drug. This strategy could help to conserve its share of an increasingly competitive market, but may be challenging to implement due to concerns over compliance and financial incentives to prescribe intravenous cancer drugs.
Roche has invested roughly CHF190m ($183m) at two production sites to manufacture devices…
“Advances in Renal Cancer Journalists’ Award” 2010 announced
Bayer HealthCare and Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) honor outstanding medical reporting about renal cancer
Leverkusen, January 2010 – Bayer HealthCare and the Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) have announced the European “Advances in Renal Cancer Journalists’ Award” 2010. The prize honors journalistic work, in which journalists cover the issue of renal cancer in a critical, but yet objective manner. It is endowed with the sum of Euro 7,500 and takes into…
Trutek Corp. Selects R&J Public Relations/Reitman Group in Joint Venture as Agen …
Bridgewater, N.J. (February 1, 2010) – Trutek Corp., the exclusive marketer, distributor and licensor for NasalGuard® and its patented technology, has selected R&J Public Relations, LLC of Bridgewater, N.J. and the Reitman Group of Somerville, N.J., in joint venture as their public relations agency of record. The R&J/Reitman joint venture has been tasked with developing and executing a comprehensive national public relations campaign in support of Trutek’s vast array…
And the 2009 Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Line Strategy goes to...
Frutarom convinces with its broad scientifically-backed portfolio of natural but highly effective weight management ingredients
Veenendaal/Netherlands, January 2010 – Global flavour and fine ingredients company Frutarom has been selected by Frost & Sullivan as the recipient of the “2009 Global Weight Management Ingredients Product Line Strategy Award”. The award recognises Frutarom’s accomplishments in this market segment. With its scientifically-backed product line based on natural extracts with different modes of action,…
XClinical’s review of 2009
XClinical GmbH, Munich, Germany – 28 JAN, 2010 – XClinical, a European vendor of innovative software products for eClinical trials known for its innovative and user-friendly CDISC ODM-certified EDC software suite MARVIN, had a very successful business year. Looking back, these were the most important milestones of 2009:
XClinical took on more than 40 new projects with both new and existing clients. To date, XClinical has not lost one single client…
New technology for the management of diabetes and polyarthritis
HealthWorks announces a new technology diabetes and rheumatoid polyarthritis. Medifridge – a portable refrigerator for insulin and heat-sensitive drugs - is available in Europe.
Paris, France January 26, 2010
Less travel constraints for people with diabetes or polyarthritis
The “smallest refrigerator in the world” is designed for insulin and any other medication that needs to be maintained at a fresh and constant temperature. It allows those suffering from chronic diseases to transport their…
Temple Touch Mini Thermometer Wins Family Review Center Award
Holly Springs, NC - January 25, 2010 – Temple Touch has done it again! For the third time in three months one of Medisim, Ltds’ Temple Touch thermometers has won an award. The Temple Touch mini thermometer received the January 2010 Family Review Center’s Editor’s Choice Award in the health and beauty category.
The Family Review Center examines a range of products from diaper bags to educational software. …
The Chennai Pediatric Electrophysiology Symposium (TCPES 2010)
Dr. K. M. Cherian’s Frontier Lifeline Hospital, Chennai, organized the second edition of The Chennai Pediatric Electrophysiology Symposium (TCPES 2010). TCPES 2010 was held from 8th to 10th January 2010.
The symposium was inaugurated by Prof. S. Thanikachalam, Director and Chairman, Sri Ramachandra Cardiac Care Cente (SRMC).
Famous Pediatric Anesthetist, Pediatric intensivist, Electro-physiologist and Neonatologist across the world took part in the two day symposium to discuss on the issues of…
User Report - Praise for LSR Production Line
A customized production line for medical LSR applications by Scheugenpflug AG meets all client expectations
Liquid silicone rubber, or LSR, is an exceptionally versatile substance. Used in almost every technical area for products as diverse as protective coatings, electronics seals and plumbing washers, the medical industry has discovered the enormous potential of this material as well. It is used for producing heart catheters, baby cups and pacifiers, masks and contact lenses,…
New technology for the diagnostic of Ankle Brachial Index
HealthWorks announces a new technology for the diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease. The SCVL will make the measurement of ABI accessible to all doctors.
London, 21 January 2010
A novel technology developed by HealthWorks Global is now listed on the BHS (British Hypertension Society) website as the only device that measures ABI and cardiac output validated for clinical use. The HealthWorks SCVL (Screening CardioVascular Lab) is a USB-driven blood pressure monitoring system…
sense® – smart ehealth solutions achieves EuroREC Seal
ITH icoserve is decorated with the highest level quality award for electronic health records
EuroREC – the ‚European Institute for Health Records’ with its network of 25 local ProRec-Centers in Europe decorates products and solutions within the eHealth economy for brilliant quality.
sense® - smart ehealth solutions achieved this hot award as the first and only solutions coming out of the German speaking market. The eHealth product family sense® forms the…
A Companion Guide to the Bestselling Handbook of Neurosurgery
New York /Stuttgart - With the The Greenberg Rapid Review: A Companion to the 6th Edition, Dr. Leonard I. Kranzler has designed a book that not only challenges the reader but facilitates active participation in the process individuals use when learning and reviewing material. The book functions as a companion to the 6th edition of the consistently bestselling Handbook of Neurosurgery by Mark S. Greenberg, MD. Both titles are published…
Business Coaching Client Holds Grand Opening
Branford, CT; Denver, CO -- The Von Gehr Consulting Group, LLC is excited to announce that its client Rocky Mountain Roots Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, LLC, will be holding an Open House of their new facilities. After engaging the Von Gehr Consulting Group's business coaching, business planning, and business consulting services in December of 2009, Rocky Mountain Roots (RMR) is organized and filled with excitement about their Open House.
"Rocky…
Senior Helpers Joins the Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Early Detection All …
Towson, MD– January 2010 – Senior Helpers, the nation’s fastest growing provider of in-home care for seniors, announced today their participation in the Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance (AEDA). Senior Helpers has become a “Champion” with the AEDA and will work to spread the word about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s.
The AEDA is an Alzheimer’s Association national outreach campaign focusing on the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The…
Fremantle Hospital purchases six CARESTREAM DRX-1 Systems for major acute-care t …
PERTH, Dec. 7 — Fremantle Hospital in Perth, Western Australia has installed six
CARESTREAM DRX-1 Systems in general x-ray rooms across its radiology and emergency departments. The 450 bed hospital was one of the first to order the innovative DRX-1 System from Carestream Health, Inc.
“The DRX-1 System is very attractive, particularly in our emergency department, as it is the only system available that allows the examination of patients in wheel…
GlobalData: US Prosthetic Heart Valves Market - Tissue Valves To Emerge as the L …
GlobalData’s US Prosthetic Heart Valves Market - Tissue Valves to Emerge as the Largest Segment report is an essential source of data and analysis on the US heart valves market with complete coverage by categories. The report provides market landscape, competitive landscape and market trends information on both market categories – mechanical heart valves and tissue heart valves. The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving market…
MessageBroadcast launches automated Medicare survey system for NebDoctors of Nev …
MessageBroadcast launches automated Medicare survey system for NebDoctors of Nevada.
MessageBroadcast announced today that NebDoctors of Nevada, provider of Nebulizers (pediatric respiratory products), has chosen MessageBroadcast’s automated survey solution to satisfy Medicare accreditation and compliance requirements. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued new quality standards to prevent fraud and promote quality care for Medicare recipients. The new Federal law that went into effect on October…
National Healthcare Organization Hosts Free Educational Webinar Series
The National Association For Continence (NAFC) is offering free, monthly educational webinars stemming from their educational women’s forum, Lifelong Bladder Health & Pelvic Support, which was held in San Francisco on October 3, 2009.
Toll-free conference calls and the Internet link participants to the webinars. Nationally recognized experts, in the field of continence care, will lead each webinar followed by a live question and answer session where participants can type…
BITS Pilani Talk on Medical Imaging by Proud to be BITSian Dr Rajiv Gupta from M …
While alumni of many institutions bask in the glory of their alma mater, like a true BITSian, Rajiv Gupta who graduated from BITS Pilani believes in adding glory to his alma mater by his career achievements.
Rajiv Gupta is presently Director Ultra High Resolution Volume CT Laboratory, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. He obtained his MS and PhD from State University of New York…
Stem Cell Company t2cure Appoints Dr Petra Rueck and Susanne Knigge as Co-CEOs
Frankfurt, Germany, January 11, 2010 – t2cure GmbH, a biopharmaceutical company developing and marketing stem cell-based therapies, announced today that it has appointed Dr. Petra Rueck and Mrs. Susanne Knigge to Co-CEO’s, effective January 1, 2010. Dr. Manfred Ruediger has laid down his assignment as CEO and Managing Director of t2cure GmbH to join Life Sciences Partners, the European life sciences venture group, as a partner. The Company also announced…
Drug Rehab Center continues to provide solution for addiction and alcoholism reh …
Mountainside Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center continues to treat individuals for drug addiction and alcoholism related issues. The number of admissions for drug rehab services is growing tremendously and at the same time, “Mountainside” continues to shoulder the growing responsibility of rehabilitant individuals who are suffering with drug addiction and alcoholism. We are in the year 2010 and it has been for more than 12 years now that Mountainside…
Clinigene deploys SAS Clinical Data Management solution to accelerate clinical r …
January 7, 2010 – SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services, today announced that Clinigene International Limited, a full-service Clinical Research Organization that partners with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, has deployed SAS Clinical Data Management - PheedIt solution to accelerate clinical research. SAS PheedIt is a highly efficient, cost effective and easy-to-use clinical data management solution (CDMS).
Mr. Manoj Yasodharan, Manager - Clinical Data Management &…
Pharma IQ have announced their new Polymorphism & Crystallisation Award Session
Pharma IQ have announced their new Polymorphism & Crystallisation Award Session taking place on 16th March on day one of their 7th Annual Polymorphism & Crystallisation conference.
The interactive session will explore cutting edge work from poster competition entrants from pharmaceutical companies and academia, providing an opportunity for attendees to share their thoughts on the latest research and get involved with lively discussions. All Poster Award finalists will also have the…
VIVA Transcription Receives Prestigious Green Certification
VIVA Transcription, a leading provider in medical transcription services, announced that it has been named a certified “Green Business” by the Uniform Standard for Green Business Certification (IGBC/USGBC) as a result of its environmentally friendly initiatives it implemented in 2009.
“Simply by encouraging the office staff to drink safe tap water instead of purchasing bottled water to printing documents on both sides of the page, VIVA Transcription is making an effort…
The Pregnant New Yorker Spawns a Belly of Infornation at this Years First Event
New, York, New York (January 1, 2010) – Prepare for each stage of pregnancy with the supportive advice at The Pregnant New Yorker Alternative Health Event. Expecting moms attending on January 19th, 2010 at Kinespirit 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 New Yorker event starts at 6:30pm…
Former Surgeon General David Satcher supports HEAL Global Mission
Former Surgeon General David Satcher supports HEAL Global Mission
Atlanta, GA - HEAL (Health Empowerment Access Links) Global, Inc., today announced the endorsement of the U.S. 16th Surgeon General, Dr. David Satcher. In his welcome video featured on HEAL Global Institute’s web site, Dr. Satcher states, “H.E.A.L. Global’s mission and intervention strategy of utilizing technology to link people to a lifestyle of wellness through health promotion and prevention is consistent…
Nick Howe Promoted to Supervisor, Account Management
VIVA Transcription, a leading provider in medical transcription services, announced that it has promoted Nick Howe to the position of Supervisor, Account Management, as a result of its 2009 expansion and need for additional customer service support.
“As one of our most tenured Account Managers, Nick was the perfect fit for this strategic position,” noted Joe Turner, Director of Operations. “Nick brings to the table a plethora of skills necessary…
GlobalData: Crohn’s Disease - Drug Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 201 …
GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist’s new report, Crohn’s Disease – Drug Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2015 is an essential source of information and analysis on the global Crohn’s disease market. The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving the market, and provides insight on the prevalent competitive landscape and the emerging players expected to bring a significant shift in the market positioning of the existing market leaders.…
International Management Team Expanded by easyDNA
TORONTO, CANADA 01/09/2009 - The international DNA paternity and forensic testing firm, easyDNA Limited, has announced the expansion of its management team worldwide in order to service the demands of a rapidly growing market for its products and to maintain its level of service in the face of a corresponding expansion in business.
Recruitment has focused in North America, Australia and New Zealand and Europe, and the new managers have been…
Binary Mantra Systems launches Web and Mobile enabled Hospital Management System
IT products & services company Binary Mantra Systems (BMS) launched the enterprise edition of MediOps- their flagship Hospital management system. The enterprise edition enables outpatient and inpatient management including diagnosis and billing, Medical History, daily treatment and billing for inpatients. Other module of the software automates hospital’s medical store to electronically manage requisitions, issues and inventory of medicines. This is a multi-user system with user management facilities. MediOps Lite, which…
ELEKS Software’s Medical Information System Wins “Most Innovative Product” Award …
Lviv, Ukraine, - December 22, 2009 - ELEKS Software announces that its “Doctor Eleks” Medical Information System, has won “Most Innovative Product Award” at ITMED 2009, the 3rd International Forum on Innovative Technologies for Medicine. The conference took place in Bialystok, Poland on December 1-3, 2009.
The ITMED 2009 conference brought together close to 150 experts from Poland, Ukraine, Belarus and Sweden, representing both medical and technology professionals from…
Online Medical Directory (Doctor-Dubai.com) wins silver at UAE Web Awards.
Doctor-Dubai.com a free online medical directory, wins silver at the prestigious UAE web awards in association with AYNA, MICROSOFT and BSA, held recently at the Jumairah Beach Hotel. H.H Prince Khalid Bin Saud Al Saud, a number of Ambassadors and Councils in the UAE, senior officials from government departments and company representatives were amongst the attendees. The award is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid…
'Willful Manipulation" Is Charged By Xenomics in Down Syndrome Data
NEW YORK -- Xenomics, Inc. (XNOM.PK), a developer of transrenal molecular diagnostics, announced today that an ongoing internal investigation by Xenomics’ personnel of the events surrounding its licensing deal with Sequenom (Nasdaq:SQNM) in late October, 2008 leads it to conclude that Sequenom purposely misled the Company - fraudulently inducing Xenomics into granting Sequenom an exclusive license to its transrenal technology. Sequenom’s announced success in developing a Down Syndrome test…
