Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Pharmacy OneSource Announces Interactive Webinar with Eric S. Kastango
Free webinar will review IV room flow and acceptable behavior in cleanroom
Bellevue, WA – Pharmacy OneSource, software-as-a-service provider of the Simplifi 797 quality assurance web application, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar presented by industry expert Eric S. Kastango, MBA, RPh, FASHP, on proper cleanroom process flow in "Watch Your Step: IV Room Flow with USP 797."
This interactive webinar will review cleanroom flows in different cleanroom arrangements. Kastango will…
Achieve Clinical Research Announces Chronic Pain Research Studies in Birmingham, …
Birmingham, Alabama — Achieve Clinical Research, a privately owned research facility, founded in 1998 in Birmingham, Alabama, announces the launch of several research studies to test investigational treatment options for those already diagnosed with chronic pain. "Through clinical research studies, we can strive to significantly build on data previously conducted on those currently diagnosed with chronic pain ," says Hayes Williams, MD, PhD., the Medical Director and Principal Investigator at…
Walden Behavioral Care To Open Worcester Office For Treating Eating Disorders
WORCESTER, Mass., Dec. 21, 2010 – Walden Behavioral Care, LLC of Waltham, one of the country’s leading hospitals for treating eating disorders, announced today that it is opening an office at 335 Chandler St. to provide intensive outpatient services (IOP).
Walden is opening in Worcester at the former home of Tatnuck Bookseller in response to feedback from healthcare professionals in the region who expressed the need for a treatment center for…
Indianapolis Veterinarian Opens Leo’s Pet Care Veterinary Clinic Animal Hospital …
Leading Indianapolis veterinarian, Gregory Magnusson, is proud to celebrate his 10th year in practice with the opening of Leo’s Pet Care
Indianapolis, IN, December 20, 2010 -- Leading Indianapolis veterinarian, Gregory Magnusson, is proud to celebrate his 10th year in practice with the opening of Leo’s Pet Care, a new veterinary clinic at 106th and College.
Dr. Magnusson and his team at Leo’s Pet Care provide exceptional medical care to local family…
iaedp Rolling Out the Red Carpet for “America the Beautiful: Body Mass Index” …
Pekin, Illinois (December 21, 2010) – Lights, camera, ACTION! This year’s International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp) Symposium hosts the premiere for Darryl Roberts’ latest documentary film, “America the Beautiful: BMI,” the sequel to the highly acclaimed film, “America the Beautiful,” which was screened at the 2008 Symposium in Orlando, Florida. Darryl chose to debut his sequel at the 2011 Symposium because of the expert professional audience who attend…
Slowdown in the OTC products market in Poland in 2010
The growth rate of the Polish market of OTC medicines, dietary supplements and dermocosmetics will decline to 3% in 2010, from 11% in 2009, according to the latest report from PMR, a research and consulting company, entitled "OTC market in Poland in 2010. Switch strategies and development forecasts for 2010-2012". PMR expects a double-digit increase in the sales of these products in 2011 and 2012, which will exceed PLN 10.6bn…
Manage your weight with Thompson’s Weight Manager
Thompson’s presents Weight Manager, an innovative weight supplement for individuals wishing to lose weight or control their appetite. Containing a combination of ingredients including its key ingredient Super Citrimax, this formula is more effective than Super Citrimax alone.
Globally obesity is a major issue affecting all age groups. In Australia, there is particularly a high level of concern regarding the level of obesity in children and young adults. Over the years…
Thompson’s Ultra B12 – for a healthy nervous system
Leading Australian and New Zealand brand Thompson’s, highlights Ultra B12 as the consumer’s choice for the maintenance of a healthy nervous system. Providing an adequate dose of vitamin B12, Thompson’s Ultra B12 aims to regulate vitamin B12 deficiency within the body.
Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism and is important for protein synthesis in the body. It is also essential in the transport and storage of…
Choosing the Right Serialisation Equipment Supplier
METTLER TOLEDO offers this free webinar that addresses the questions to ask when approaching a potential serialisation equipment supplier. Although it is primarily aimed at global players with multiple production lines located throughout the world, the information given is just as applicable to smaller pharmaceutical companies operating at a local or national level.
This webinar contains a wealth of information on current serialisation technology and technical components. It explains how these…
ClinACE appoints Dr. Richard Rosenbloom on its Medical Advisory Panel
Mumbai, India – ClinACE, a privately held Contract Research Organization (CRO) with operations mainly in India and business partners worldwide, announced the appointment of US based Dr. Richard Rosenbloom on its Medical Advisory Panel.
"This new addition ensures the company will continue to benefit from a diversity of knowledge and opinions” said Jayesh Chaudhary, Chief Executive Officer, ClinACE
Dr. Rosenbloom, Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nutrition Science…
Honeymark Now Distributed by Select Nutrition, Tree of Life and Palko
The importer of Manuka Honey and manufacturer of skin care products has recently announced that their products will now be distributed by Select Nutrition, Tree of Life and Palko.
Manuka Honey is no longer nature's best kept secret. Word of its healing properties have been spreading and its demand is growing rapidly. If you've never heard of Manuka Honey, you will soon. It's a special type of medical-grade…
Central Veterinary Associates, P.C. Reminds the Public that It Offers Emergency …
VALLEY STREAM, NY — Central Veterinary Associates, P.C. is reminding the public that it is offering emergency care services during the holiday season, including Christmas Day and New Year’s. Central Veterinary Associates’ hospital, located at 73 West Merrick Road in Valley Stream, is open 365 days per year, 24 hours per day.
Pet owners can bring their animals to Central Veterinary Associates’ state-of-the-art facility in the event their pet becomes ill.…
Cold pressed vegetable oils and butters from seeds and fruits of different oleag …
From 1st Januray 2011 on, the newly established company "skincare Amazônia UG" based at Koblenz/Germany will start selling cold pressed vegetable oils and butters from seeds and fruits of different oleaginous palm and tree species of the Amazon rainforest to the natural cosmetics industry. All products are available in container sizes of 0.5 and 1.0 kg.
These sustainably produced high-quality products are produced in organic quality and according to fair trade…
Save Yourself from Winter Wrinkles & Flyaway Hair: Don’t Let Dry Indoor Air Age …
Do you suffer from dry skin, brittle flyaway hair and chapped lips in the winter? If so, dry indoor air could be a contributing factor.
FACT: Many heating systems aren’t humidified. The dry air they generate robs the indoor air in your home or work environment of the moisture it contains, often resulting in a humidity level less than the average humidity in the Sahara Desert (25%).
When the …
Todd Wallach and Paul Sohmer, MD join Oran Diagnostics’ Board of Managers
BERWYN, PA, October 1, 2010—Oran Diagnostics, LLC, a specialized medical device company developing novel clinical diagnostic tools for applications across a broad spectrum of disease states, today announced that Todd Wallach and Paul Sohmer, MD have joined the Company’s Board of Managers.
Mr. Wallach is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Molecular Detection, Inc. (MDI). MDI is developing and commercializing a portfolio of "sample-to-answer" Detect-Ready™ molecular diagnostic tests for the…
Virgin Active & Powerade® Launch New Fast Classes: ViPR and Power Plate Fitness …
Virgin Active health clubs (http://www.virginactive.co.uk/) and Powerade® have launched four new ‘Virgin Active Powerade® Zero Fast Classes’ across each of Virgin Active’s 71 UK health clubs. Every 20-minute class features one of ViPR , V-Core, Power Plate or a Heptathlon workout designed by Olympic athlete Jessica Ennis. The launch ties in with the release of Powerade® Zero, the world’s first-ever zero-sugar, calorie-free* fitness drink.
The health club classes take place on…
Nicorette®– World’s #1 Smoking Cessation Brand Now In India Survey shows 81% of …
New Delhi, December20, 2010: Johnson & Johnson Limited today announced the launch of Nicorette®, the number one smoking cessation brand worldwide, in India. Nicorette® Gum is a sugar-free nicotine gum that doubles your chances to stop smoking altogether by reducing nicotine cravings that make kicking the habit so difficult. Nicorette®will be available in packs of 4mg (10 gums), which are for “heavy smokers” through a doctor’s prescription and as an…
Get on Board for the New Year! Digital Vaper Grand Opening
DigitalVaper.com – Quality Electronic Cigarettes and E-Juice
Digital Vaper is announcing its official grand opening just in time for the New Year. We are a company based in Florida offering a variety of electronic cigarettes starter kits and E-Juice. We currently carry a variety of models for electronic cigarettes and over 30 flavors of E-Juice. We have something for everyone. A great kit for beginners with the…
Instant blood stopper faces market introduction
A product from Germany will revolutionize the future of first aid. The Hematrix® Active-Patch is an absorbent dressing capable of stopping even severe bleedings deep in the body tissue. The patch measuring only 10 x 10 cm can be applied by laymen as no medical knowledge is required. By simply pressing on the wound only for 5-6 minutes it stops the bleeding at the injured blood vessel, veins or arteries.…
Evening Primrose Oil By Vitamin Power Is A New Women's Health Supplement
Vitamin Power has created this new supplement, Evening Primrose Oil, which provides beneficial gamma-linolenic acid. It is now available from the Vitamin Mineral Shop.
Established in 1975, Vitamin Power is an exclusive line of nutritional healthcare products. The addition of Evening Primrose Oil enhances this line. Vitamin Power will be distributing this new product in the same manner as the rest of the line, through independent retailers, health…
NAFC Launches Council to Establish National Quality Performance Standards For Ab …
The National Association For Continence (NAFC) is heading a newly formed council with the objective of establishing national, independent quality standards for disposable adult absorbent products provided by states to Medicaid waiver recipients cared for in their private homes rather than as residents of a state-funded nursing home. This council represents a diversity of patient and caregiver advocacy organizations, industry, clinical nursing expertise and state health agency perspectives.
The goals…
Health Professionals Need Not “Reinvent the Wheel” for EMR/EHR Compliance
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Health Professionals Need Not “Reinvent the Wheel” for EMR/EHR Compliance
Laurinburg, NC – With Electronic Medical Records (aka Electronic Health Records) becoming a requirement for health care professionals in coming years, a North Carolina company has improved an existing technology in order to make the transition less costly for affected…
Australian Dream Arthritis Pain Relief Picked Up By DIK Drug
Campton, KY – Australian Dream®, an arthritis pain relief product produced by Nature’s Health Connection®, Inc. has been added to the product line of DIK Drug Company.
Chicago based DIK Drug Company is a full line wholesale distributor of over 20,000 pharmaceutical and OTC products. Their success is due to their specialized full-line service and support to independent pharmacies. Founded in 1914, DIK Drug continues to operate as a family owned…
New York Fertility Center Reports First Genetic Test to Predict Outcomes of Infe …
December 17, 2010 (New York, NY) - Investigators from New York City based Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) report a first genetic test that can predict pregnancy chances with in vitro fertilization (IVF). In a paper just published in the online medical journal PLoS One, they report that different sub-types (called genotypes) of the so-called FMR1 gene (also called fragile X mental retardation gene) are statistically associated with distinctly different…
Samples of Vital Human Tumor Tissue Irradiated with Ions for the First Time
The goal is to further the development of ion beam cancer therapy - Cancer treatment with ion beams developed at GSI is characterized by an excellent cure rate and only minor side effects. The therapy has been routinely in use for a little over one year. The effectiveness of the ion beams not only depends on the tumor type, but also on the genetic disposition and the personal circumstances of…
New Product Offers Elixir for Full Night's Rest
One in three people worldwide knows the consequences of sleep deprivation since they suffered from insomnia at some point in their lives. Around 10 percent of the population, however, has chronic insomnia and wrong vitamins and supplements as a result of wrong diagnosis cause destroyed families, careers and relationships.
Researchers have found over the years that insomnia is actually a symptom for a much bigger problem. Regardless of the causes…
Feeling Good With Arthritis...Yes you can!
PHOENIX, Arizona (December 16, 2010)—Sounds like an oxymoron but now feeling good has taken on new meaning when it comes to Arthritis. One out of every five people has this incurable disease. Most everyone knows someone who suffers with arthritis pain but now there’s new hope thanks to Arthritis Educational Specialist Jan Revella, R.N. and her course “Feeling Good With Arthritis”.
Having spent over 30 years conducting…
ecare India, one of the leading medical billing companies, celebrated Ten Years …
Medical Billing Firm Celebrated a Ten Year Anniversary
Dec 11, 2010 — ecare India, the leading medical billing firm specializing in end-end medical billing services, celebrated its 10-year anniversary on December 11, 2010 in a grand fashion.
ecare completed its 10 year of operations in the month of April and the celebration had continued till the year end by conducting various activities, cultural shows and sports events among the employees. …
Danger In The Gym-Local Fitness Pro Spills The Beans Warning Consumers
December 2010-Local fitness expert Chris Gray reveals a new consumer awareness guide to spill the beans about poorly educated trainers and boot-camps that don't stack up!
Boot-Camp is the hottest fitness craze to hit the industry in years and now more than ever during tough economic times with boot-camps offering lower cost options it seems boot-camps are gaining even more popularity.
Gray warns consumers that boot camp training is not regulated…
2011 SeniorHomes.com "Best of the Web" Winners Announced
A Panel of Senior Care Experts Analyze the Best Resources on the Web
SeniorHomes.com, an online directory and resource for seniors and their families searching for senior care or senior housing, has announced the winners of its "Best of the Web" Contest. The program is the first of its kind in the senior care space to take a systematic, expert-led approach to pinpointing the most valuable resources on the internet.
"We’re…
Local Officials Celebrate HomeCare for Residents
(Corona, CA – 12/14/10) – On Wednesday December 8, 2010, influential leaders of the Southwest Inland Empire attended the official ribbon cutting ceremony for Synergy HomeCare, a non-medical home care company for people of all ages.
Longtime Corona resident Ken Kuck and his wife Anna are excited to provide high-quality care to members of the Inland Empire community.
Over 60 people gathered at the Corona-based location to show their support for the…
Coral Calcium Complex By Vitamin Power Is A New Calcium Supplement Product
Vitamin Power has created this new supplement, Coral Calcium Complex, which provides trace minerals in addition to calcium. It is now available from the Vitamin Mineral Shop.
Established in 1975, Vitamin Power is an exclusive line of nutritional healthcare products. The addition of Coral Calcium Complex enhances this line. Vitamin Power will be distributing this new product in the same manner as the rest of the line, through…
Press Release: How Coca Cola killed Santa Claus.
Greg Richters, the founder of the production company FILMS UNITED and FILMMAKERS UNITED got himself in a lot of trouble after producing an ANTI COCA COLA commercial, featuring Liam Gallagher. In his opinion most Coca Cola products are very harmful especially for children. Coca Cola spends Millions of dollars for it’s Marketing and not many people are raising their voices against this titan of a company. When asked what the…
New Infertility Research Explains How DHEA Treatment Improves Embryo Quality
December 15, 2010 (New York, NY) - In 2005, the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) first introduced dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation to the infertility field and reported that DHEA had increased egg numbers in women with “older” ovaries going through IVF treatment (Fertility and Sterility). CHR researchers have since reported that DHEA treatment has much broader benefits in the treatment of female infertility - a finding recently confirmed by a study…
Halo Monitoring Announces Winners in First Halo Hero Search
Huntsville, AL- Loving sons and daughters who selflessly care for their parents as well as nieces and nephews caring for an elderly aunt are a few of the winners in the first Halo Hero contest, an online event sponsored by Halo Monitoring, maker of the most advanced fall detection system. The myHalo medical alarm provides safety and wellness for seniors who live alone by assuring help is immediately summoned in…
Romania Dental Market to Grow at 17% CAGR during 2010-2012
Romania has emerged as one of the most popular destinations in Europe for dental treatments on account of unprecedented growth in its dental market during the past few years. Being a source as well as destination market, the Romanian dental industry revenue is expected to increase manifold in the coming years. According to our research report “Romania Dental Market Analysis”, the dental market will rise at a CAGR of around…
Woman Diagnosed Bipolar Found A Way to Fight Insomnia
Quebec, Quebec – December 15, 2010 – Like other sleepless women who are looking for ways to fight insomnia, a typical homemaker who was diagnosed as being Bipolar has found new hope with the latest audio sessions in the Sleep Tracks Sleep Optimization Program.
“I was diagnosed Bipolar and given Lunesta”, explained Kirsten Geans. But the pills that helped her for a year stopped working, and Geans eventually started experimenting with…
Good Feet Announces Second Annual Holiday Charity Partnership with Soles4Souls
Carlsbad, CA: Good Feet (www.goodfeetgiftcards.com), an international manufacturer and retailer of custom-fitted orthotics, announced today that it has partnered with international shoe charity organization Soles4Souls (soles4souls.org) for a holiday fund drive to provide shoes to people in need.
When a Good Feet customer logs onto www.goodfeetgiftcards.com and purchases a Good Feet gift card in any denomination and it is redeemed in any participating Good Feet Store before January…
IAPAM's hCG Weight Loss Training Gives Physicians a Complete Solution
The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Program offers physicians all the tools and training they need to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices. Now the IAPAM's program includes NEW Weight Loss Clinic resources, including: waiting room and patient presentations and samples of proven hCG promotional publications.
Today, the IAPAM announced that it has enhanced its exclusive IAPAM hCG Training to include new practice resources, which physicians can…
Grand Opening of My Vibrant Health Now, Where You Can Find the Very Latest Nutri …
Integrative health goes to the heart of our massive 2.4 trillion sick care industry. Researchers have been coming to the realization that a purely allopathic approach to poor health management is like fighting with one arm tied behind your back. This is where glyconutrients found at the newly opened My Vibrant Health now come in.
Seattle, WA, December 14, 2010 -- The Grand Opening of My Vibrant Health Now is underway…
New Top December Team Fitness America Philadelphia Personal Trainer Announced
Each month Team Fitness America announces a top personal trainer of the month from fitness specialists throughout their serviceable areas. This month they have announced their December 2010 Personal Trainer Of The Month is Jerrie Baker from Glenside, PA. Baker’s ability to work with a broad base of clientele while offering superb customer service with unwavering results has marked her as December’s Team Fitness America Personal Trainer Of The Month…
NCQA HIP certification is an established industry credential for healthcare orga …
December 10, 2010 San Antonio - Carenet Healthcare Services, a solutions-driven organization for the healthcare industry, was recently awarded the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Health Information Product (HIP) certification.
NCQA is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. The NCQA HIP rating is a significant achievement in the healthcare industry. Many health-focused organizations seek the certification to bolster their standings, because of its…
Announcing…the 24th Annual iaedp 2011 Symposium, Featuring the Nation’s Leading …
PHOENIX (December 13, 2010) – The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) announces its 2011 Symposium to take place March 3-6 at the Pointe Hilton at Squaw Peak in Phoenix. The 24th annual program will bring together eating disorder specialists and medical professionals from across the United States by providing further training on the treatment of disordered eating. As part of the symposium, attendants will be a part of…
ORGENTEC Automates Infection Disease Diagnostics: ELISA Test Systems for Infecti …
Mainz, 14/12/2010 – ORGENTEC Diagnostika has successfully entered the field of infectious disease diagnostics. The first ELISA test systems for Alegria® were presented at Medica 2010, the first test kits will be delivered in early 2011.
The ORGENTEC serological tests for infectious diseases were developed specifically for Alegria®, ORGENTEC Diagnostika’s random-access analyser. The new test systems can be used to rapidly, automatically, and economically test individual patient samples for specific pathogens,…
botonics Warn Cosmetic Surgery Shoppers To Beware Hidden Costs
London, United Kingdom (10 December 2010) - botonics, London-based cosmetic surgery specialists who employ some of the most experienced medical professionals in the field, warn those who are considering cosmetic surgery to be careful of hidden extra costs.
botonics pride themselves on explicitly stating the full cost of procedures, such as fat removal, so clients know exactly what they are paying. They warn against companies who may attempt to mislead…
Dr. Bahari Launches No-Heat, High Definition European Liposculpture in Los Angel …
The times of “dry” liposuction are over; even the laser assisted liposuction is losing its appeal with the introduction of High Definition Liposculpture. The currently popular in Los Angeles laser device assisted liposculpture techniques for the removal of localized fat deposits are ultra sound-assisted (Vasar) and laser-assisted liposculpture (including SmartLipo and SlimLipo). Both are minimally invasive and performed under a local anesthesia; both produce good results of removing fat pockets…
SafeMedTrip.com launches World Class Non Surgical Treatment for Fibroids
Modern technique for quick recovery non surgical alternative for Hysterectomy, Myomectomy saves cost.
A simple scar-less procedure that requires just an overnight stay at the hospital has brought hope to women suffering from Fibroids, Adenomyosis and Endometriosis. Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE), a non-surgical treatment for fibroids is fast becoming popular the world over. Until now, the most common treatment for fibroid removal was hysterectomy. But the surgery has an…
Oran Diagnostics Announces Appointments to Scientific Advisory Board
BERWYN, PA, October 12, 2010—Oran Diagnostics, LLC, a specialized medical device company developing novel clinical diagnostic tools for applications across a broad spectrum of disease states, today announced that it has finalized the composition of its scientific advisory board with the addition of two new members. Comprised of world-renowned cardiologists and scientists, the advisory board will play an important role in guiding and participating in Oran’s research and clinical development…
NAFC Executive Director To Appear As Expert on PBS Episode on Fecal Incontinence
December 13, 2010 (CHARLESTON, SC)—Nancy Muller, PhD, executive director of the National Association For Continence (NAFC) appeared, as an expert panelist, on a television episode of Second Opinion, about fecal incontinence.
Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions and the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Second Opinion is a medical television show where experts discuss real-life medical cases. Since its premier in 2004,…
Norman Paradis, MD joins Oran Diagnostics as Acting Chief Medical Officer
BERWYN, PA, NOVEMBER 15TH, 2010—Oran Diagnostics, LLC, a specialized medical device company developing novel clinical diagnostic tools for applications across a broad spectrum of disease states, today announced that Norman A. Paradis, MD has joined the Company as Acting Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Paradis will be responsible for providing the Company guidance in clinical trial design, regulatory submissions, new product development and product strategy and positioning.
Dr. Paradis is a recognized…