Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Dr. Thomas Baierl is the new team leader of Regulatory Affairs at Diapharm
Münster (Germany), 20 April 2010. By hiring Dr. Thomas Baierl, Diapharm (diapharm.com) has added to its staff at the Münster location as of 1 April 2010. At the same time, the pharmaceutical industry service provider is improving its ability to provide consultancy services for prescription medicinal products. Baierl, who has a doctorate in biology, is taking over management of the Regulatory Affairs Pharma team at Diapharm. Together with his team…
Adviceondentalinsurance.com – New Site Launched Especially for Dental Insurance …
Adviceondentalinsurance.com, a new site which is launched recently by SEO Basket will be more useful for the users searching for information about the basics of dental insurance and their benefits
20th April 2010, Chennai, India – SEO Basket, one of the emerging SEO Service Provider recently announced its launch of their very first website http://www.adviceondentalinsurance.com, which deals with info about Best Dental Insurance Plans and the basics of Dental Care Tips.…
XClinical active contributor to CDISC Interchange Europe
XClinical actively contributes to CDISC Interchange Europe in London
XClinical GmbH, Munich, Germany – 20 April 2010 – Today XClinical, a European vendor of innovative software products for eClinical trials, announced its participation in the CDISC Interchange Europe taking place in London from 26-30 April.
XClinical’s experts will be available during the exhibition at booth #9 for detailed discussions on CDISC-based tools for the eClinical process on the company’s system MARVIN. XClinical…
PerSys Medical Announces Opening of its New Training Center in Houston, Texas
In pursuit of excellence and meeting the needs of EMS, law enforcement, and federal medical professionals, PerSys Medical is proud to announce the opening of its PerSys Medical Training Center (PMTC). The facility, located in Houston, Texas, will offer specialized instructor-led training sessions on varied topics for current and prospective customers.
The first training session, scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2010, will cover Advanced Airway Training and will be…
GlobalData: Urinary Tract Infections - Drug Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecas …
GlobalData has released its research - Urinary Tract Infections - Drug Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2016 - which provides key data, information and analysis on the urinary tract infections market. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the annualized market data from 2001 to 2009, and forecasts forward seven years to 2016. The research also includes market characterization, opportunities, the unmet needs associated with urinary tract…
TÜV certifies Beta Klinik in Bonn, Germany
Bonn, Germany. Beta Klinik in Bonn, Germany, provides TÜV-certified quality. On 14 April, CEO Feridoon Sergizzarea and Kurt Lindenblatt of TÜV Intercert presented CEO Prof. Dr. Jürgen Reul, Deputy CEO Dr. Axel Jung and Quality Management Agent Brigitta May of Beta Klinik with the TÜV certificate. Beta Klinik now is certified in compliance with the internationally recognized quality standard DIN ISO 9001.
The DIN ISO 9001 certificate is given to…
Alliance Health Center Kicks Off 2010 Campaign: “Let’s Be Therapeutic”
MERIDIAN, Miss. – (April 15, 2009) – Alliance Health Center, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, recently kicked off a new, facility-wide campaign titled “Let’s Be Therapeutic.” Through the campaign, staff members are encouraged to focus on how their department or unit affects patient care, makes patient experiences more therapeutic and helps patients find hope, healing and recovery for emotional wounds.
“At Alliance Health Center, we recognize the importance of each…
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services Uses the Wii as a Recreational Therapy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – (April 15, 2010) – Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, will implement Nintendo Wii video game systems as part of a new approach to therapy for common behavioral issues in children and adolescents. Electronic gaming will be used as a supplement to Hill Crest’s current recreational therapies and overall behavior management program.
“In general, methods of caring for various behavioral disorders have not…
Carewatch continues 2010 growth strategy with latest regional acquisitions
Homecare specialist announces three more purchases
The UK's national provider of local home and support, Carewatch, announces three more regional acquisitions. The Lyceum Capital backed company has purchased Midlands-based homecare organisation All and Small and two current franchisee businesses: Carewatch North Tyneside and Carewatch Swansea. This move brings the acquisition total to 11 in recent months.
These acquisitions reflect Carewatch’s continued drive on quality and its growing portfolio of…
37 MedicalEdge Healthcare Group Doctors Recognized by Bridges to Excellence
Dallas, TX – April 15, 2010 -- MedicalEdge Healthcare Group, P.A. has announced that thirteen additional MedicalEdge Healthcare physicians have received first time recognition in the Bridges to Excellence program. This brings the total number of MedicalEdge doctors recognized by the prestigious national program to thirty-seven, with nine of those recognized in both the Cardiac Care Link and Diabetes Care Link.
Notably, five MedicalEdge physicians in the Cardiac…
Valle Vista Health System Names New Executive Assistant
GREENWOOD, Ind. – (April 14, 2010) – Valle Vista Health System, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, recently announced the addition of Sherrie Nicholson, the facility’s new executive assistant.
Prior to joining Valle Vista, she worked with Eli Lilly where she served as a clinical research assistant in the regulatory department. She also worked with Anaclim, LLC as an administrative assistant, as well as Center Grove School Corporation as a media…
Home & Healthcare Management Announces Re-Brand Launch with ID International at …
Home & Health Care Management celebrated its 30th year in business with an official Re-Brand Launch and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony recently at their main office in Chico, California. It was well attended by the Chico Chamber of Commerce President, Board of Directors, staff and ambassadors, supportive banks and retail businesses. Also in attendance were representatives Norman Gonzales, from Congressman Tom McClintock’s office and Steve Thompson from Assemblyman Dan Logue’s office.
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Meadows Hospital Adds “Reality Store” to Adolescent Residential Treatment
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – (April 14, 2010) – Meadows Hospital, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, recently hosted “The Reality Store” to help youth connect academic achievement with the type of lifestyle they hope to have when they are on their own.
Participants received a simulated salary for a chosen career, based on what they expect to be their highest level of education. They then used their “salary” to pay for expenses…
Copper Hills Youth Center Expands and Renovates Facility
EST JORDAN, Utah – (April 14, 2010) – Copper Hills Youth Center, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, has recently completed an addition and extensive renovation of its building and grounds.
The multimillion dollar addition houses 56 new beds and is currently home to the Asperger’s Unit. Additionally, the new building includes classrooms, an education department, teacher prep area, several conference/training rooms and office space.
The renovation of its existing building boasts…
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.‘s Fremont Hospital Receives MAP 2009 Presidential Aw …
FREMONT, Calif.—(April 13, 2010)—Despite the U.S. battling what many call the worst economic period since the Great Depression, Fremont Hospital has managed to continue a high level of success by following the Management Action Programs’ (MAP) Vital Resources strategy. For its commitment to the strategy and resulting sustained growth, Fremont received a MAP 2009 Presidential Award.
Fremont, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) full-service behavioral health facility, has been following the MAP…
OVERCOMING RESISTANCE – NEW OPTIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OVARIAN CANCER
Research on the development of a new therapeutic agent for the treatment of particularly aggressive ovarian cancer has produced some very promising initial findings. In laboratory tests, scientists have succeeded in reducing the resistance of the tumour cells to a natural resistance mechanism with the help of a monoclonal antibody. The results of this project, which was funded by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, have just been published. The project…
Infiniti Research: Medical Devices Market in APAC 2008-2012 on reports-research. …
Medical devices usually comprise surgical equipment & appliances, diagnostic devices, ophthalmic equipments, laboratory devices & diagnostics, dental equipments, and X-ray devices.
‘The APAC market is witnessing a tremendous growth; especially in countries such as China, Australia, India, Korea, Taiwan etc.’ Says a TechNavio expert. The expansion of the healthcare sector and the new regulations for medical devices in these countries offers expansion opportunities for this market. Further, countries like Malaysia, Hong…
Unique Non-Corneal Diaton Tonometer Solves Doctors and Patients Glaucoma Eye Tes …
Diaton Non-Corneal Tonometer will be seen by over 7000 attendees of American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators ASCRS/ASOA Symposium & Congress in Boston, Massachusetts.
World Cornea Congress VI & ASCRS Glaucoma Day will be held on these dates.
Diaton tonometer presentations and first hand training will be offered at BiCOM Inc., Booth # 954 in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Visit…
Former Wekiva Springs Patient Featured on A&E’s “Intervention”
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (April 8, 2010) – Wekiva Springs Center, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, and one of its former patients was featured on the Arts and Entertainment (A&E) network series, “Intervention”, on Saturday, April 3, at 3 p.m.
Pam, a Wekiva Springs success story, was a 49-year-old alcoholic suffering from abuse, multiple failed marriages and horrific molestation as a child. Her family had already lost one sibling to cirrhosis…
Saratoga Grove Helps Families Have “the Tough Conversations”
Downers Grove, Ill. (Thursday, April 29, 2010) - One of the reasons Saratoga Grove, a retirement community in Downers Grove, decided to become a CAPS Chapter was to make resources available not only to area seniors, but also to the families who love and care for them. CAPS (Children of Aging Parents) is a national network of support groups for caregivers; Saratoga Grove not only provides caregiving services themselves, but…
The Beta Klinik in Bonn, Germany, is awarded with the Leading Medicine Certifica …
We invite all pressmen and presswomen to the award of the Leading Medicine Germany Certificate 2010 to Beta Klinik on 19 April 2010 at 5 p.m. at Joseph-Schumpeter-Allee 15 in 53227 Bonn, Germany. Miro Nitsch, CEO of Leading Medicine, will hand over the award to Prof. Dr. med. Jürgen Reul, CEO and Medical Director of Beta Klinik.
Leading Medicine has chosen more than 100 physicians and medical instituations in an…
National Organization’s Executive Director Appeals To FDA
On March 24, Nancy Muller, executive director of The National Association For Continence (NAFC), spoke to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in support of a Premarket Approval Application (PMAA) of Uromedica, Inc.’s Adjustable Continence Therapy (ACT®) device to approve its usage in the U.S. The ACT is designed to treat female stress urinary incontinence (SUI).
Since 2002, two Uromedica minimally invasive post-operatively adjustable devices, the ACT and the ProACT™…
Romaco at Pharmintech 2010: Synthesis of ergonomics and efficiency
The Italian packaging brands of the Romaco Group are the focus of Pharmintech 2010 in Bologna. The packaging specialist will present the continuous and intermittent motion cartoners by Promatic. The Unipac U 2060 tube filler and the Macofar VF 24 aseptic filling machine serve the primary packaging of pourable products and pharmaceutical liquids.
The PC 4000 and P 91 horizontal motion cartoners of the Italian Romaco brand Promatic stand out due…
ProBioGen Is Granted Divisional Patent on Its Proprietary AGE1 Cell Line
ProBioGen AG, a leading biotechnology company in cell engineering and production of biopharmaceuticals, today announced that it has been granted a divisional patent on its AGE1 cell line.
The patent covers the production of Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) in duck cell lines. As these cells are free from endogenous particle-associated retrovirus activity, they are superior to current production substrates derived from chicken. The discovery has wide implications for the industrial production…
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare Employees Help Save Patient’s Life
FLOWOOD, Miss. – (March 30, 2010) – Two employees of Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare of Mississippi, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, recently jumped into action to save a patient from choking.
Mental health technicians Trisha White and Mitchell Pulley overheard a patient coughing in the cafeteria and soon realized the patient was choking. The pair swiftly took control of the situation and Pulley successfully dislodged the food utilizing the Heimlich maneuver.
“Without…
Novalung GmbH continues expansion into Scandinavia
The world’s first pumpless lung assist device, the iLA Membrane Ventilator®, now exclusively available in Sweden and Norway through Vingmed Group.
Novalung GmbH, the German manufacturer of the world’s leading therapeutic system for extrapulmonary lung support, has signed exclusive agreements with Vingmed Svenska AB and Vingmed AS for distribution of the iLA Membrane Ventilator® in Sweden and Norway, respectively.
Dr. Torsten Rinne, Medical Director of Novalung GmbH, noted: “We have seen…
Pretreatment testing of SIMFO anticancer drug on patient blood
Dubai / Bayreuth - At the 2nd World Conference for Drug Discovery and Therapy, Prof. Dr. Katharina Pachmann (Jena University) presented a worldwide unique approach in oncology that can detect circulating tumor cells in the blood of cancer patients.
After tumor removal, any remaining, washed out tumor cells are responsible for the development of metastases, which shorten survival time in most patients. A good, often metastasis-free prognosis of survival is achieved…
ProBioGen Announces the Appointment of Dr. Volker Sandig to Chief Scientific Off …
Former CSO Dr. Uwe Marx leaves for academia -
Berlin, March 31, 2010 - ProBioGen AG, a leading biotechnology company in cell engineering and production of biopharmaceuticals, today announced that Dr. Volker Sandig has been appointed to Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of the company. He will take over the duties of Dr. Uwe Marx, who will take an opportunity to lead an entrepreneurial innovation team at the Technical University Berlin.…
PARKINSON VACCINATION: GOOD START TO THE SPRING FOR AFFIRIS AG
Vienna, 30. March 2010. Today AFFiRiS AG announced an important step forward in the development of its vaccine for Parkinson's disease. The vaccine, known as PD01, has undergone numerous preclinical tests which have confirmed its principle of action ("Proof of Concept"). The company is now starting to prepare for clinical trials of the vaccine which are planned to commence at the beginning of 2011. Due to a completely innovative effect…
Infiniti Research: Dialysis Products Market in the US 2008-2012 on reports-resea …
The treatment of End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD), through dialysis? Check usage, involves removal of toxins and excess fluids from the bloodstream, by artificial means.
The dialysis process is of two different types: Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis. The products used for Hemodialysis comprises hemodialysis machines, home-use machines, blood lines, dialyzers, catheter access, AV fistulae access, etc. The products used for Peritoneal dialysis comprises peritoneal dialysis machines and peritoneal transfer sets.
The number…
The Cyberknife Institute At Mercy Hospital Brings New Hope To Patients With Inop …
The Cyberknife® Robotic Radiosurgery Is A Non-Invasive Alternative To Surgery For Cancerous And Non-Cancerous Tumors
The CyberKnife® Institute at Mercy Hospital, Miami’s first hospital-based CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System, is bringing new hope to patients with inoperable or surgically complex tumors. The CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System, the latest version in the CyberKnife® product line, is a non-invasive alternative to surgery for treatment of both cancerous and non-cancerous tumors anywhere in the…
HORMONE REFRACTORY PROSTATE CANCER: NEW STUDIES IN AUSTRIA
Three clinical trials started at the Medical University of Vienna
- Commissioned by multinational pharmaceutical firms
Vienna, 29 March 2010 – The Medical University of Vienna has been commissioned by international pharmaceutical firms to conduct three clinical trials of the treatment of recurrent prostate tumors (hormone refractory prostate carcinomas). The new approaches comprise immunotherapy, hormone therapy and an augmented form of the current standard treatment with docetaxel.
Team leader Prof. Dr. Michael Krainer…
XClinical embarks on collaborative effort with BALT International
XClinical GmbH starts cooperation with French Medical Device Company BALT International
XCLINICAL GMBH, Munich, Germany – 29 March, 2010 – XClinical, a European vendor of software products for eClinical trials known for its innovative and user-friendly CDISC ODM-certified EDC software suite MARVIN, announced today that BALT International, a French Medical Device company, has decided to use XClinical’s EDC Software MARVIN.
BALT will soon start using the software solution in a two-year…
Holly Hill Hospital to Offer Services in Local Emergency Departments
RALEIGH, N.C. – (March 24, 2010) – Holly Hill Hospital, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, will now provide mental health crisis assessment services in four emergency departments in Wake County, N.C.
“We are proud of the reputation Holly Hill has developed in the Wake County and Greater North Carolina service area, and the trust these community hospitals have placed in our partnerships,” said Dr. Rob Turner, chief executive officer of…
Tampa Website Development Company Launches New Website for Lifestyle Family Fitn …
Health and Fitness Website Helps Promote a Long Term Commitment to Health Goals
Bayshore Solutions is proud to announce the launch of the new website for Lifestyle Family Fitness at lff.com.
Tampa website development company, Bayshore Solutions, partnered with Lifestyle Family Fitness to create a website design that was engaging and fun for the user. The new website delivers the user with engagement not only at first visit, but throughout…
Taiwan to raise Health Insurance Premiums
The Executive Yuan announced on March 17 that the National Health Insurance (NHI) premium rate will be raised by 0.62 percent starting April 1, as a response to rising costs associated with an aging population and the importation of new drugs. This move marks the second rate hike since the program’s inception 15 years ago.
The NHI, a type of social insurance system, was launched in 1995 to provide comprehensive…
Innermost Secrets Help Raise Cancer Awareness
Cardiff, United Kingdom (March 19, 2010) - Innermost Secrets are distributing an Ovarian Cancer Symptom Diary to help raise awareness about Ovarian cancer in women.
Based at the Cardiff Spire Hospital, Innermost Secrets provide ultrasound and medical care for pregnant and non pregnant women at their Reproductive Health Clinic. The clinic specialises in antenatal care, specialist pregnancy ultrasound scans, fertility services including the Body Clock test to assess a woman's future…
HASH BIOTECH OFFERS HANDS ON WORLD CLASS INDUSTRIAL TRAINING IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biology based on technology particularly used in agriculture, medicine and in food science is known as Biotechnology. Today, Biotechnology is utilizing the sciences of biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, computers, and information technology to develop tools and products that hold great promise and concern.
In recent times, biotechnology as a subject has grown rapidly. And as far as employment is concerned, it has become the second fastest growing sector. Qualified biotechnologists…
OTC Perspectives Announces 2010 Ad Awards Finalists
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. [March 22, 2010] – OTC Perspectives, Inc., the leading conference, training and publishing company for over-the-counter (OTC) marketing, today announced the finalists for the 2nd annual OTC National Advertising Awards, presented in conjunction with the OTC National Conference, May 18-19, in Philadelphia, PA. The award winners will be announced at the OTC National Advertising Awards reception, sponsored by HealthCentral, on the night of May l8,…
Wellness Extra Ltd is now Providing International Wholesale Services
Wellness Extra Ltd. now acts as the international wholesaler for some of the Hungarian manufacturers listed on their site. Their stated goal is to find the best value for our customers by offering health products based on factors like ingredients, price/value ratio, and brand recognition.
Wellness Extra is based near Budapest, Hungary and through our website we sell various health related products, like dietary supplements, herbal medicine, organic food products, and…
GBI Research: The Future of the Home Healthcare Equipment Market to 2016 on repo …
GBI Research’s report, The Future of the Home Healthcare Equipment Market to 2016 - Market Forecasts, Competitive Landscape and Pipeline Analysis provides key data, information and analysis on the global home healthcare equipment market. The report provides market landscape, competitive landscape and market trends information on seven home healthcare equipment market segments – glucose monitoring systems, insulin delivery devices, inhalation systems, hematology rapid tests, automatic sphygmomanometers and remote patient monitoring.…
Prairie St. John’s Acquires Island Park Property
FARGO, N.D. - (March 22, 2010) – Prairie St. John’s, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, announced today it has acquired the former Island Park clinic building near the facility, giving it the opportunity to expand its continuum of care for those needing psychiatric or addiction services.
The newly acquired building will be used to provide treatment options for patients with mental health and chemical dependency needs, improving access to high…
The Medifridge story, a product that changes the lives of people with diabetes
Everything begins in France in 2003, summer of the infamous heat wave. Mr. Uwe DIEGEL, managing director of a medical business in Paris is expecting the visit from New Zealand of his diabetic brother, Dr Olaf Diegel. The two men have already built strong international reputations in the field of industrial design for cardiology and quite often work together on new research projects. Olaf, diabetic since the age of 17,…
Families Encouraged to Motivate Seniors for American Diabetes Alert Day
March 22, 2010 – Diabetes is a serious issue affecting 24 million Americans. It’s a major health concern and mounting problem for the country as a whole, especially for the rapidly expanding senior population. In recognition of American Diabetes Alert Day coming up on March 23, Senior Helpers, a local and national leading provider of in-home care services for seniors, is asking families to think about ways to reduce the…
Early Targeting of Cystic Fibrosis
Hope of an early preventative therapy through a Germany-wide screening of newborns. - Cystic fibrosis or mucoviscidosis continues to be responsible for the most deaths caused by a hereditary disease in Europe and North America.
At the Heidelberg University Hospital, researchers have developed for the first time an effective preventative therapy for the disease in a mouse model using amiloride. By newborn screening for cystic fibrosis, it would be…
FDA to Focus On Increase in Insulin Pump Recalls
New York, Mar 19, 2010 -- The attorneys at Bernstein Liebhard LLC are disturbed by the news of the growing number of insulin pump related recalls.
According to The Wall Street Journal, there have been 18 insulin pump-related recalls by the FDA over the last five years. These recalls, such as the Medtronic recall last year, relate to hardware and software problems with the pumps, which have caused serious,…
PHILIPS AND DEFINIENS SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO JOIN FORCES IN DIGITAL …
Washington D.C., USA – Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) and Definiens, a Germany-based company specializing in image analysis solutions, today announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and market clinical decision support solutions for digital pathology.
Leveraging its expertise in medical imaging and healthcare informatics solutions (e.g. radiology Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS)), Philips is committed to delivering highly integrated solutions for…
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) Honored
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – March 15, 2010 – Ron McClure, chief information officer for Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) and former Army National Guard aviator, was presented the Patriotic Employer Award by the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve (ESGR) today at PSI’s corporate headquarters in Franklin. The award was presented by Carl Lambert, Middle Tennessee ESGR area chairman.
The presentation stems from a nomination by McClure’s employee, Bradley D. Hibbs, a veteran…
Meadows Hospital Earns Gold-Level Recognition In Flu Challenge by Joint Commissi …
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – (March 17, 2010) – Meadows Hospital, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, recently received gold-level recognition by the Joint Commission Resources (JCR) in its “Flu Vaccination Challenge.” Approximately 90 percent of Meadows Hospital employees received the seasonal flu shot.
“Research has shown that the key to decreasing the transmission of flu to patients is the vaccination of healthcare workers,” said Jean Scallon, chief executive officer of Meadows Hospital.…
Psychiatric Solutions Names New Chief Medical Officer Of Michiana Behavioral Hea …
PLYMOUTH, Ind. – (March 17, 2010) – Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) recently named Dr. Robert Raster as the new chief medical officer of Michiana Behavioral Health Center. Dr. Raster will oversee the facility’s quality of care.
“We are excited to have Dr. Raster, a skilled psychiatrist, join our leadership team at Michiana Behavioral Health Center,” said Bryan Lett, chief executive officer. “I’m confident his past experience will help us continue to…
