Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Pediatric Dentist Layne Benzley of Castle Rock Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Opens …
Children of Castle Rock, Colorado and nearby towns have a new reason to celebrate, now that pediatric dentist Layne Benzley has opened Castle Rock Smiles Pediatric Dentistry at 753 Maleta Lane, just off Founders Parkway. Dr. Benzley specializes in gentle, individualized oral health care for children ages 0 to 18.
Castle Rock, CO, February 24, 2011 -- Children of Castle Rock, Colorado and nearby towns have a new reason to celebrate,…
Big Mountain Pharmacy Launches a New Blog: Blogging the Drugs
One thing that has often been lacking from online Canadian pharmacies is information. Not only about the drugs on sale themselves, but also about illnesses and general news on the medical industry such as regulation and equipment.
That is what triggered Big Mountain Drugs to start their health information blog, which is now fully up and running on their website offering articles packed with information about common illnesses such as Alzheimer’s,…
Dental Gateway Launches Online Alternative To Dental Recruitment Agencies
Dental Gateway is a new online service which has recently launched, providing access to thousands of dental vacancies in the UK, giving dental professionals the chance to find the dental job they're looking for quickly and conveniently.
Dental Gateway is also able to provide dental surgeries with the opportunity to advertise and promote dental jobs in the UK without paying the expensive fees normally associated with traditional dental recruitment agencies. By…
Connected for Life Now Features Ask Mayo Clinic Nurse Line
Chapel Hill, N.C. – Feb. 23, 2011 – Family Health Network is excited to announce that its Connected for Life online program for caregivers of aging loved ones will now feature access to Ask Mayo Clinic nurse line. Seniors who are part of the program will now have 24/7 access to expert health advice from Ask Mayo Clinic registered nurses. This additional service further enriches the Connected…
Helping Families Stay Connected With Aging Loved Ones
Chapel Hill, N.C. – Feb. 23, 2011 – After an 18-month period of development and testing, Family Health Network has launched its Connected for Life online program designed to help millions of families stay in touch, monitor, and assist older family members who desire to live longer, healthier, more independent lives.
“With more and more families facing the difficulties of caring for aging loved ones, it’s vital that we have…
Boa Constrictor Abandoned in Springfield Park Available for Adoption at Central …
VALLEY STREAM, NY — Central Veterinary Associates, P.C. announces that a snake that was placed in its care after being found abandoned in Queens County late last year has recovered and is available for adoption.
On November 21, 2011, police officers from the 105th Precinct found a 16-pound Columbian red-tailed boa constrictor that was abandoned in Springfield Park in Rosedale. The veterinarians at Central Veterinary Associates took in the reptile and…
In IVF cycles, a new treatment may dramatically improve embryo implantation, acc …
February 23, 2011 (New York, NY) – During in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles, treatment with a medication called granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) significantly improves inadequate endometrium (lining of the uterus), according to a report published electronically on February 15 in Fertility and Sterility - the official journal of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). The reported case series also suggests that G-CSF treatment may, in general, improve IVF…
Physician’s Solution 5.0® at HIMSS11: Universal EHR Solutions Displaying Full Li …
Orlando, Florida, February 21, 2011 – Healthcare providers, technology consultants and advisors to hospitals and physicians have been learning how hospitals and private practices can quickly and easily deploy our intuitive, advanced, fully customizable, fully certified, electronic health records software system for their operations at this year’s HIMSS11 (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference currently ongoing at the Orange County Convention Center. From February 20-23, Universal…
Walden Behavioral Care Plans Open House For Worcester Office
WORCESTER, Mass., Feb. 23, 2010 – Walden Behavioral Care, LLC of Waltham, one of the country’s leading hospitals for treating eating disorders, announced today that it will hold an open house at its new Worcester office at 335 Chandler St. from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2011.
The open house will feature President and CEO Stuart L. Koman, Ph.D., founder of Walden Behavioral Care, and Worcester Mayor Joseph C.…
Multicare warns consumers about the risks of installing stairlifts
Colne-based Multicare is warning its customers about the dangers of DIY stairlift installation.
Self-installation of stairlifts is becoming a common among keen DIYers who believe they can handle the task themselves, according to Multicare.
“In reality it is both unsafe and can even be more expensive to install them on your own,” says Martin Baldwin, of Multicare.
“It’s always sensible to get any professional working in the stairlifts and mobility equipment industry instead…
SABIC Shows Strong Commitment to Healthcare Sector with Launch of Two PP Random …
Sittard, the Netherlands – February 23, 2011 – SABIC, a global plastics industry leader, is extending its polymer portfolio for healthcare applications with the launch of two high-purity polypropylene (PP) random copolymers. Both new PP grades were developed specifically for healthcare applications, underscoring SABIC’s strong commitment to the industry. SABIC will showcase the two new grades, one for a wide range of blow moulding applications, the other for injection moulded…
Clariant Masterbatches Establishes Dedicated Medical and Pharmaceutical Global S …
Muttenz, 23 February 2011 – Clariant has established a global Medical and Pharmaceutical segment within its Masterbatches Business Unit to further strengthen its dedicated support for customers in these highly-demanding markets.
Headed by Stephen Duckworth, Head of Global Market Segment Medical and Pharmaceutical, the new group will manage the development, production, marketing and technical support for Clariant’s MEVOPUR® color masterbatches and custom performance compounds, which are manufactured exclusively for medical and…
Thieme Books Aid ENT Doctors Practicing in Developing Nations
New York/Stuttgart – According to the World Health Organization, 80 percent of hearing impaired and deaf people live in low and middle-income countries, and 278 million people worldwide are estimated to have “moderate to profound hearing loss in both ears.” Global ENT Outreach, with the help of otology books provided by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., is working to improve the treatment options available for people affected by hearing-related disorders.
Thieme has…
Electric Cigarettes - A Healthy Alternative To Tobacco Smoking?
Electronic cigarette is a device designed as a better smoking alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes. Using advanced technology, the electronic cigarette allows one the freedom to smoke everywhere, without the flame, ash, tar, or carbon monoxide found in traditional tobacco cigarettes.
With no second-hand smoke, this smokeless product offers a cleaner and greener environment for both the user and the non-smoking community.
An electronic cigarette user Pamela Jones from Los…
Muse Luxury Group to Manage Special Events and Marketing for New You Magazine
(Miami, Fl. - 02/22/2011)- Muse Luxury Group announced today an agreement to supervise special events and marketing for New You Magazine, the nation's leading cosmetic surgery and anti-aging magazine.
A success among readers, New You Magazine was voted the best-written beauty magazine in the nation, placing ahead of Marie Claire in the 2010 Folio Awards. The magazine is published quarterly by Miami Beach-based New You Publishing.
"We are very excited…
Urgent Cares of America Holdings, LLC Acquires Tri-city Express Care, PLLC (D.B. …
North Carolina-based company backed by the Comvest Group
makes first foray into other states as part of its national strategy
February 22, 2011 – Raleigh, NC: Urgent Cares of America Holdings, LLC (UCA) today announced the acquisition of Tri-City Express Care, PLLC (d.b.a. Urgent Care Express) (UCE) based in Gilbert, Arizona with five urgent care locations in the Phoenix area. The acquisition represents the first step in UCA’s strategy to build a…
Live Demonstration and Launch of the Gamlen Tablet Press
Gamlen Tableting Limited is hosting a live demonstration and launch event at the Institute of Directors, London (UK) on 17th March to unveil the Gamlen Tablet Press.
Standon, Staffordshire, February 22, 2011 -- Gamlen Tableting Limited is hosting a live demonstration and launch event at the Institute of Directors, London (UK) on 17th March to unveil the Gamlen Tablet Press.
A truly unique, bench top, computer controlled press, the Gamlen Tablet Press…
Health Focused Social Network for Baby Boomers Gives away RX Discount Card to it …
Vancouver BC Canada, February 21, 2011 – JoinBoomers.com, which launches today, is a brand new interactive, health-related, social networking website that is dedicated to the boomer and senior demographic.
With most social networking sites targeted to a younger demographic, it is easy for baby boomers and seniors to feel out of place. Zeeshan Hayat, CEO and Founder of JoinBoomers.com, talks about his inspiration for the social networking…
eNutriments.com Launches Vitamins and Supplement E-Commerce Store
Montreal, Quebec - February 21, 2011 - eNutriments.com, an online retailer and direct marketer of health and wellness products, looks to make its preliminary debut on March 31st, 2011. The website and company look to offer a variety of vitamins, supplements, sports nutritional products, as well as cosmetics, and organic pet supplements.
At initial launch, the online retail division will boast over 75 brands, with over 5000 products, constraining itself to…
All Natural Weight Loss Pill Delivers Positive Feedback from Weight Loss Communi …
Montreal, Quebec - February 21, 2011 - Slim9, an online retailer of weight loss pills, continues to enjoy wide spread success in the billion dollar weight loss industry. The company has continued to expand with rapid growth in social media, and improved brand awareness. Within only a couple of months of Slim9’s launch, the company has had major gains from within the weight loss community.
With Facebook and Twitter being undoubtedly…
Highly Visual, Case-Based Approach to Nuclear Medicine
New York/Stuttgart – Case-Based Nuclear Medicine, Second Edition, recently published by Thieme, presents the latest information on the field of nuclear medicine in a highly visual, case-driven format. The book has been updated to include the latest technology used for nuclear imaging, including the latest cardiac and PET/CT imaging systems.
"This book focuses on the common presentations of diseases, and describes the findings in a manner that will allow the…
Psychiatrist Explores Eye-Opening Lessons Learned From Children's Literature
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
PSYCHIATRIST EXPLORES EYE-OPENING LESSONS LEARNED FROM CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Princeton, NJ – February 21, 2011 – “Are Children’s Books Just for Kids?” is a public presentation about the parenting and life lessons that abound in contemporary children’s literature. In “Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henkes, a young mouse deals with suddenly being made fun of at school. How she, her parents, and teacher handle the situation and…
Soldier Blog Gives Veterans and Active Troops a Voice
Patrick Nelson has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Serving three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan and watching two of your friends die in an explosion can do that to a guy. But instead of getting mad, Patrick Nelson is waxing poetic on his very public blog, Real Combat Life (www.realcombatlife.com). And he’s hoping other soldiers will do the same.
Nelson launched Real Combat Life in December 2009 as a personal…
Aleva Stores Adds the Surgical Appliance Industries Product Line to DocOrtho.com
Once again, Aleva Stores is adding more products to its catalog.
This time, the Surgical Appliance Industries product line is being added to DocOrtho.com. With the addition of Surgical Appliance Industries products, DocOrtho.com’s catalog will now contain an even larger selection of braces and supports.
SAI’s products are separated into four major categories. First there is Truform Therapeutic Compression Hosiery. This category contains a mix of the most common prescribed styles at…
The Best Hair Styles Tips and Secrets Revealed
Hair Styles Secrets Revealed, an extensive web portal that is filled with information about different hair styles and tips for hair care, has begun gathering more and more people to its pages because of the kind of content that it has, on top of all the handpicked products that it features.
A web portal that is all about different types of hairstyles has brought together vast information about the many…
mivenion targets musculoskeletal imaging experts at ECR 2011
mivenion GmbH, the leading company in optical imaging of arthritis, will exhibit its groundbreaking Rheumascan workstation Xiralite® X4 and the most advanced XiraView 3.6 software for diagnostic imaging of inflammation in the hands at the forthcoming annual European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in Vienna, Austria, March 4-7. The ECR is one of the largest medical meetings worldwide and the second largest radiological congress, with around 19,000 participants from…
EMR Research and Technology Resource EMRapproved.com to Debut at 2011 HIMSS Conf …
February 21, 2011 (Chicago, IL) - Gearing up for the official launch of its new online EMR research database and expanded online technology store, EMRapproved.com will be attending the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference in Orlando, Florida, from Feb. 20-24. Attendees who visit EMRapproved booth #363 and participate in its new site demo, will receive a free Seal Shield Antimicrobial Flex Keyboard and the opportunity to win…
Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Many people experience gastroesophageal reflux. This is actually normal, especially after eating a large meal. But when it happens too often, like more than twice in a week, it becomes known as
gastro-esophageal reflux disease or GERD. Also, it may be possible that you hear or read gastro acid reflux, acid reflux or simply acidity. These are all synonyms.
GERD is a condition wherein stomach contents flow back up into the…
Health Secrets 4 You Announces New Launch of His Free 7 day e-course
Health Secrets 4 You Announces New Launch of His Free 7 day e-course
A National Leading Health and Wellness Consultant Alexis Blaken, wishes to announce
the launch of his free 7 day e-course available at: www.FatLossTips.co.uk
Free 7 day ecourse Provides Simple Tips About Losing Weight – Quickly, Safely and Permanently
London, United Kingdom 19 February 2011, Alexis Blaken is dedicated to helping people
losing weight – quickly, safely and permanently and today he…
Aleva Stores Adds the Zensah Product Line to its Online Stores
Aleva Stores recognizes the importance of compression therapy, so we’re always looking for ways to expand our compression-related products catalog. Bringing on the Zensah line was an easy decision due to their history of phenomenal compression technology.
Zensah compression products provide an optimal blend of graduated and pinpoint compression. The graduated compression provides maximum compression at the bottom of the garment and gradually lessens upward; while the pinpoint compression targets the…
University of Miami Surgeon Removes Kidney Through Patient’s Belly Button
MIAMI – A surgeon at UHealth-the University of Miami Health System recently removed a patient’s kidney through her belly button, leaving no visible scar.
Dr. Raymond J. Leveillee, chief of the division of endourology and laparoscopy at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, used the TransEnterix SPIDER® Surgical System to successfully complete a nephrectomy on Joanna Armas, a 26-year-old Miami resident.
It marked the first time a South…
Controversial Conclusion: The REAL Cause of Mental Illness
For immediate release
WHAT CAUSES A PERSON TO BE MENTALLY ILL? AUTHOR WHO HAS SPENT DECADES RESEARCHING TOPIC SAYS HE HAS THE ANSWER
Author and former journalist J. Michael Mahoney examines the root cause of mental illness from the inside in his book Schizophrenia: The Bearded Lady Disease. The book, which features quotations from hundreds of schizophrenics and related commentary from the author, comes to a very controversial conclusion.
(Washington, DC)…
Healthcare Jobs Aren’t Easy to Find. FindAHealthcareJob.com is Good at Uncoverin …
Summary
Healthcare employers and job-seekers are utilizing FindAHealthcareJob.com to discover their perfect occupational match in hospital jobs, nurse jobs, medical jobs and so much more.
Orlando, Fla. (February 17, 2011) – Healthcare jobs currently rank among the top 10 lowest unemployment rates, according to a recent study by the National Public Radio (http://www.npr.org/). As a result, many of the unemployed are finding encouragement from job search engines like FindAHealthcareJob.com. Employers need to…
Apollo Bramwell Hospital shares knowledge on Stem Cell Therapy with Mauritian do …
Mauritius-based tertiary care Apollo Bramwell Hospital recently introduced and successfully performed the first clinical procedure using Stem Cells – a First in Mauritius and the Sub Saharan region.
As part of its commitment to enhancing the standard of healthcare in Mauritius, Apollo Bramwell Hospital has shared knowledge on this innovative technology with local doctors.
This was done during a Continuous Medical Education (CME) conference at ABH last night. A tailored schedule…
Can-C Eye drops: a Remarkable Breakthrough for Senile Cataracts
With age, our body produces more harmful free radicals and less natural antioxidants to defend against them. It’s this excessive free radical damage – known as oxidation – and its sister process known as glycosylation- which can cause chronic tissue damage and lead to cataracts. Can-C is a remarkable eye-drop that contains a natural di-peptide known as N-acetylcarnosine, and Can-C are the only eye-drops proven to help arrest and even…
LearningRx Brain Training Company Announces Winners of President's Day Video Con …
President’s Day Contest Inspires Impressive Videos
Winner’s mental feat symbolic of a better life
Colorado Springs, CO – A nationwide video contest launched by LearningRx has inspired a slew of impressive videos of kids reciting the presidents from memory while hitting baseballs, doing gymnastics, and ignoring obnoxious distractions. Winning videos from the President's Day video contest, conceptualized by the brain training company, are available at: http://www.learningrx.com/video-contest
Eleven-year-old Travis Coron of Succasunna, NJ…
HIV Reservoirs Cure Workshop: Straight Line from CROI to Saint Martin
The ‘International Workshop on HIV Persistence’ has been a major source for those seeking information and guidance in a global effort to understand and eradicate HIV from its reservoirs.
Toulon, France, February 18, 2011 -- The ‘International Workshop on HIV Persistence’ has been a major source for those seeking information and guidance in a global effort to understand and eradicate HIV from its reservoirs. Ever since its first edition in 2003,…
U.S. Bankcard Services, Inc. (USBSI) Sets Goal to Donate $10,000 to Support Pedi …
Feb 17, 2011 – City of Industry, Calif. February 17, 2011
In September 2009, U.S. Bankcard Services, Inc. (USBSI) donated $5,000 to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. This year, the leading nationwide Merchant Service Provider and vendor of credit card machines plans to double their efforts for this noble cause by setting a goal to donate up to $10,000. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is the leading nonprofit source of funding…
Facebook Aligns With National Eating Disorders Association to Combat Eating Diso …
SEATTLE — Feb. 17, 2011 — For Immediate Release — The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) has aligned with Facebook in an advisory capacity to help the company establish policies regarding reporting, flagging and removing individuals or groups – as well as photos, wall posts or statuses – that promote unhealthy behavior related to body image and eating disorders.
The NEDA-Facebook alliance has been in the works since January and…
Metrics Names Renee Smith as Company’s First Validation Manager
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Having experienced a significant increase in clients and projects, Metrics Inc. has created a new validation manager position and appointed Reneé L. Smith to serve in it.
Smith brings nearly 10 years of validation management experience to her new role, and is especially knowledgeable about master site plan protocols for equipment, facilities, utilities and operations. Most recently, she served as senior validation associate for a large commercial…
“Imagine Me Beyond What You See” has Narrowed its Finalists Down to Three
PHOENIX (February 17, 2011) – Be a beholder of beauty at the 2011 International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp) Symposium! All registered participants will get an opportunity to select a winner in the “Imagine Me Beyond What you See” mannequin design contest. This contest encouraged treatment centers and private facilities with art therapists, as well as students and the general public, to work with patients to design mannequins…
The Alkaline Diet Network Makes Its Internet Debut
February 18, 2011 - The Alkaline Diet Network is proud to announce the activation of its website. The Alkaline Diet Network is a website dedicated to the education of the public regarding the health benefits of maintaining an Alkaline Lifestyle as well as serving as a distributor for Chanson Water Ionizers.
With health benefits of an alkaline diet and ionized water including increased blood oxidation, increased metabolism and…
Oran Diagnostics Adds Reproductive Health to License Agreement with Carmel Diagn …
BERWYN, PA, February 14, 2011. Oran Diagnostics, LLC, a privately held diagnostics company, today announced that it has expanded its exclusive worldwide license agreement with Carmel Diagnostics, Ltd. of Kiryat Tivon, Israel, to include reproductive health. This expansion into reproductive medicine enables Oran to continue development of TCL-EV™, a rapid, non-invasive procedure that can be used to identify embryos with the greatest reproductive potential in patients undergoing IVF. TCL-EV™ is…
EasyMed Services Inc. And Modern Pharmaceutical Company Present At Arab Health C …
TORONTO, ONTARIO – EasyMed Services Inc. (CNSX: EZM) (“EasyMed” or the“Company”) is pleased to announce that its recently announced business partner,Modern Pharmaceutical Company (“MPC”) of Dubai, UAE was present at the renowned Arab Health Exhibition & Congress in the United Arab Emirates, in view of offering a specialized disease management solution for diabetes patients in the region as part of its “ Decide” campaign.
EasyMed will enhance the existing MPC product…
Courtney-Thorne Is the Leading Manufacturer of Wireless Nurse Call Systems
Traditionally referred to as radio nurse call systems, advancements in technology have now given way to wireless and innovative nurse call systems. Wireless Nurse Call Systems are primarily geared towards resolving a number of hassles and logistics that are associated with running a hospital. These easy-to-install systems can be put to use immediately and a large number of hospitals are using them to make it easier for their patients to…
Ultra Formula Vitamin D By Vitamin Power Is A New Potency Level For This Staple …
Vitamin Power has created this new Vitamin D product at higher potency of 2000 IU (International Units). 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 Ultra Formula Vitamin D enhances this line. Vitamin Power will be distributing this new product in the same manner as the rest of the line, through…
“Breakthrough Research Reveals Mans Best Medicine”
February 16, 2011, Dover, DE The Power Of Walking...now proven to be one of man’s Best Medicines.
Not only has daily walking been shown to provide obvious physical benefits but on a much larger scale walking has now been proven to support health in every sense...physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, providing you with balance. Walking can be one of your best weapons for fighting off infection, disease, relieving stress, and boosting…
Food-Grade Hair Care Has Arrived: Introducing Elava Botanik
ELÄVÄ Botanik offers the only products in the world made with 100% natural, certified-organic fruit pulp. Each bottle of luxurious shampoo and conditioner is marked with a “Fresh Until” date, just like produce purchased at the grocery. “We’re proud of the fact that our products are perishable because this reflects our guarantee that they are made with only fresh, ripe, organic foods—It’s real food for truly beautiful hair,” says Julian…
Oxygen Concentrators For Sale now offering Inogen One G2 Oxygen Concentrator
American Medical Sales and Repair has been a top name in the world of home and portable oxygen therapy systems for more than 20 years. With the recent expansion of their company and website, the Oxygen Concentrators for Sale offers the widest selection available in oxygen concentrator systems at the best prices, including oxygen concentrator accessories and extensive service and warranty coverage. Oxygen Concentrators for Sale also offers the top-selling,…
South Beach Diet Adviser Launches Free Diet Website
South Beach Diet Adviser has launched an innovative website featuring recipes, diet tips, and detailed information on the popular South Beach Diet. The website is free of charge for all visitors.
Terrace, BC, Canada - A new and innovative diet website has been launched at http://www.southbeach-diet-adviser.com/index.html, offering free diet advice and weight loss tips for anyone interested in the innovative diet plan. The comprehensive site is a cost free introduction to…
