Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
ANY LAB TEST NOW® in Little Rock, Arkansas to Provide Convenient Healthcare Lab …
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ANY LAB TEST NOW® in Little Rock, Arkansas to Provide Convenient Lab Testing Direct-to-Consumer
Little Rock, AR — In a effort to provide professional, convenient and affordable lab testing, ANY LAB TEST NOW®, one of the nation's fastest-growing retail franchising opportunities, has moved its new location in Little Rock, AR community. The new facility, located at ANY LAB TEST NOW-Little Rock, Arkansas located in the West Chase…
eDoctor, Inc. Praises Inclusion of Goal to “Reduce Medication Errors” as New Par …
eDoctor, Inc., a leading e-prescribing and health IT company based in Rockville, MD, today lauded the non-profit National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), organizers of Patient Safety Awareness Week, for this year including the goal to “reduce medication errors” as part of its 9th annual event to promote awareness about the work being done to promote patient safety across the U.S. and the globe.
Mr. Se Kang, president, eDoctor, Inc., said: “Medication…
Potential Balding Treatment?
Prostaglandin molecules have been shown to induce the growth and darkening of hair and the eyelash has been particularly studied. Bimatoprost, a prostaglandin, has achieved FDA approval for the treatment of hypotrichosis of eyelash hair (inadequate or not enough eyelashes).
Minoxidil, an over the counter treatment in the UK, is used for male pattern baldness and its mode of action appears to be increased prostaglandin synthesis in the applied areas. This…
A 3-wheel scooter that outperforms other scooters and offers a riding experience …
Top Mobility, the leading retailers of scooters online, is proud to announce the unveiling of the Shoprider Cooper 3-Wheel Scooter. The Shoprider Cooper is unlike any other three-wheel scooter in that it offers users an easily navigable scooter that can traverse any corner, sharp turn, or hard-to-navigate space. It also maintains its durability in the midst of all the riding. With other scooters, the tiller is separated…
Double Gold for Otto Bock
Presentation of the iF product design and iF material awards at CeBIT in Hanover
Double gold for Otto Bock at the presentation of the iF product design and iF material awards 2011: the third generation of the Avantgarde active wheelchair series recently received the iF product design award in gold at CeBIT in Hanover. The iF material award in gold was also presented for SKINGUARD® carbon resin, which is used in…
Honours for Otto Bock in Canada
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Corporate Award of the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons
The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) has honoured Otto Bock HealthCare Canada in Toronto with its prestigious Corporate Award. The award was presented at the Great Valentine Gala with 900 guests, an annual event that recognises the enduring commitment to people with disabilities since 1991.
In announcing its decision, the Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons stated that "Otto Bock…
Americans Conditioned To Self Sabotage Fitness Goals
March 9, 2011, Dover, DE Americans have been brain washed by everyday TV, magazines, and media. Everywhere you look the word “fast” is associated with weight loss and unfortunately the result has been a culture that wants instant gratification without putting in the work.
It is because of this that 90 percent of people who attempt to lose weight and get in shape will give up and quit after the…
A Customized, Flexible Solution for Electronic Healthcare Records
Great Neck, NY, March 9, 2011 – Interest continues to grow over electronic healthcare record software systems from Universal EHR Solutions (UniEHR). Mitchell C. Shapiro, president and chairman of UniEHR says attendees at the annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conference in Orlando, FL showed a high amount of interest in the company’s line of EHR solutions.
“We signed up more than 600 people for our social networking sites…
DR. STEVE ELIAS of ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL OFFERS FREE VEIN SCREENINGS
DR. STEVE ELIAS of ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL OFFERS
FREE VEIN SCREENINGS
March 14: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
March 16: 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
March 18: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
To make an appointment, call 866.980.3462
Englewood, NJ, March 8, 2011 –Take an important first step towards better vein health by attending Englewood Hospital and Medical Center’s free vein screenings on March 14, 16, and 18. This free, semi-annual event is open…
Dr. Renee Clauselle Praises White House’s Efforts to Address Bullying at a Natio …
Dr. Renee Clauselle, Founder, Child & Family Psychology, says the White House is providing a valuable service for the students, parents and teachers by holding a roundtable discussion at the national level to address the problem of bullying that takes place in the nation’s schools.
The White House Conference on Bullying Prevention is scheduled to be held on March 10. Students, parents, teachers and community leaders are being invited to the…
Over 100 confirmed delegates for North America’s drug delivery event
Toronto, Canada – March 9, 2011 – We are less than two months away from a must attend educational and networking event for scientific and business leaders involved in drug delivery and formulation to discuss the current challenges and new strategies to succeed in this evolving area.
The event takes place from April 27th – 28th in San Diego, California and brings together senior practitioners from drug delivery, biologic and pharma…
Health Market Science Executive Team Member to Speak at Industry Conference
Health Market Science (HMS), a leading source of healthcare provider data and compliance solutions, will contribute to the discussions associated with Aggregate Spend Technology Solutions at the National Disclosure Summit, March 9-11 in Washington, DC. The Third Annual Summit is the Leading Forum on Disclosure, Transparency and Aggregate Spend for Drug, Device and Biotech Companies.
Mitchell Chi, senior vice president, life sciences at HMS, will be part of a roundtable discussion…
FDA highlights Jackson Gabriel Silver Foundation as Part of the Fourth Annual Ra …
As part of its global campaign to raise awareness for rare diseases and the Americans afflicted by them, the FDA has highlighted Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and the Jackson Gabriel Silver Foundation. JGSF Director Alex Silver said “We’re honored that the FDA is helping to raise EB awareness and the need for resources to fund cures for all rare diseases”. The Official FDA release can be found is on the JGSF…
Mettler Toledo has described how to optimise the roller compaction process using …
A roller compaction process is designed to yield consistent downstream tablet compression, resulting in uniform dissolution and content uniformity. A successful process produces a granule with consistent particle size distribution, density and porosity control. However, inconsistencies occur during granulation scale-up due to a change in raw materials or process dynamics. Collaboration with Patheon demonstrates FBRM at-line to map design space and optimise a series of roller compaction runs while varying…
18th Annual IPDC Set for September: Call for Papers Made
This year's conference chair is Fabio Visentin, European Team Leader, Technology & Applications Consultants at METTLER TOLEDO. Focus areas for the 18th Annual IPDC will be Chemical Research & Development, Process Characterization and Crystallization, Process Safety and Scale-up and Manufacturing. Special emphasis will be on Process Analytical Technology/Quality by Design (PAT/QbD), continuous processing & flow chemistry, and kinetics. Papers on chemical or process R&D, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), crystallization, process…
Physicians Receive Botox Training from Leading Dermatologists at IAPAM's Symposi …
The IAPAM continues to offer the industry's best clinical, hands-on, aesthetic medicine training in the most advanced botox and skin care procedures. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is a weekend program, designed by physicians for physicians, and supports the addition of the top 5 minimally invasive procedures: botox, dermal fillers, lasers, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and hCG for Weight Loss to a medical practice or medspa.
Las Vegas, NV, March 08, 2011…
Datamonitor: Roche / Genentech / Biogen Idec - US approval will boost Rituxan do …
The FDA has approved Rituxan for first-line maintenance treatment of patients with advanced follicular lymphoma that responded to initial treatment with Rituxan plus chemotherapy. Sales are expected to increase across the seven major markets following the FDA’s decision and, as a result, Rituxan looks set to dominate in this indication.
The FDA has approved Rituxan/MabThera (rituximab; Biogen Idec/Genentech/Roche/Chugai/Zenyaku Kogyo) for first-line maintenance treatment for advanced follicular lymphoma (FL) based on the…
Already popular Buzzaround Lite gets an upgrade on comfort features to ensure a …
Top Mobility, the leading seller of mobility devices and accessories, is proud to announce the launch of their newest addition, the Buzzaround Lite GB-106. The Buzzaround Lite is an upgrade from the older edition and this provides users with more comfortable features that help the user rehab faster and enjoy their ride more no matter how far they have to go. This compact scooter offers a more comfortable, larger…
Users of Advanced Medical Polymers Gain Controlled, Consistent, Compliant Color …
Muttenz, 9 March 2011 – Manufacturers of medical devices and packaging who choose newer plastic materials like Eastman Tritan™ co-polyester and TOPAS® cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) now have readily available color options that are pretested and compliant with key standards governing materials used in medical and pharmaceutical applications. Available under the new Clariant Masterbatches brand name MEVOPUR®, these color concentrates and pre-color compounds are produced under specially controlled conditions in…
Texas Rehab Center - The Battle against Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Roanoke, Texas, February 18, 2011- Texas Rehab Center positively approaches drug addiction with effective ways of treating it. Texas Rehab Centers are guaranteed to provide patients with affordable treatments and medications. Drug addiction recovery can now be obtained by means of Alcohol Rehab Texas. Drug addiction and alcoholism are both disruptive, and these two conditions need the best medical doctors and staffs who will conduct the treatment procedures to the…
Always Best Care Senior Services Launches New Franchise Sales Website.
Roseville CA, February 28, 2011 — Always Best Care senior Services, featured by Entrepreneur magazine as the fastest growing franchise system in the Senior Care industry and RedHotFranchises.com’s annual ranking of the Hot 100 Franchises for 2011, has launched a new franchise sales website as phase one of a two-part program to enhance its web presence and provide more and better information to potential franchisees.
Founded in 1996, Always Best Care…
Extraordinary Conceptions Surrogacy and Egg Donor Agency Announces New Lower Fee …
Extraordinary Conceptions, lowers fees in order to help intended parents who are struggling with the high costs associated with fertility treatments.
San Marcos, CA, March 09, 2011 -- Extraordinary Conceptions recognizes that most of our intended parents have spent an abundance of their savings and income on fertility treatments before even getting to the point of deciding to use a surrogate or egg donor. And coupled with the fact that we…
Florida’s Only Female Bariatric Surgeon Adopts SPIDER Surgical System
New technology allows Dr. Tiffany Jessee to perform gastric-band procedure entirely through one incision
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – As Florida’s only female bariatric surgeon, Dr. Tiffany Jessee has tried surgical systems claiming to make it easy to operate entirely through a single incision – only to discover that really, they didn’t.
That was before Jessee tried the TransEnterix SPIDER® Surgical System. Since adopting the SPIDER system last March, Jessee has seen…
The Medical Emergency Preparedness Community Comes Together to Honor Wes Leonard
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Michigan - March 8, 2011 - On Thursday, March 3, 2011, 16 year-old Fennville High School student Wes Leonard died after scoring the game-winning layup, suffering a sudden cardiac arrest due to a previous enlarged heart condition. Leonard is the second Fennville athlete to die post competition in the past 14 months. Nathan Hernandez, 14 year-old wrestler, was taken by a fatal seizure while…
Colorado medical marijuana center to release open source software
Denver, Colo. -- Denver-based medical marijuana center, Greenwerkz, LLC. (greenwerkz.com), today has announced that it will be coordinating the development of an open source software system for Point-Of-Sale (POS), inventory, plant management, patient management and compliance for use by Medical Marijuana Centers (MMCs). This software package will be free for all MMCs to download and use. The project, called MMOSS (Medical Marijuana Open Source System), will be hosted…
CUREM Research Partners Announces Opening of Ann Arbor Headquarters
CUREM Research Partners announces the expansion of their business to new headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. What started as a sole proprietorship in 2001 following the closure of Parke-Davis has grown into a customized, clinical trial support organization.
Formerly known as Scientific Consulting, LLC, the firm is now located at 3985 Research Park Drive in Ann Arbor. CUREM Research specializes in providing customized support services to the pharmaceutical research…
Walden Behavioral Care Appoints Henritze CFO
WALTHAM, Mass., March 8, 2011 – Walden Behavioral Care announced today that Walter M. Henritze of Paxton has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer.
For the past two years, Henritze has served as Walden’s interim CFO. In his new role, he will supervise all financial and business operations, as well as critical administrative functions, including integration of human resources and quality management.
Henritze’s professional background includes serving as…
Stem Cell Research: Looking up
Stem cell research has gained unprecedented importance lately owing to their enormous therapeutic potential.
Stem cells are not only capable of multiplying into various cell types but also tend to carry out impressive repair work in several tissues of the body. And how are they different from other cell types? Well, they are different in the sense that these cells – known as un specialized cells – are able to renew…
Are social networks essential to improving the quality of life of teenage patien …
Leading online Canadian source for children’s health, AboutKidsHealth.ca, investigates how social networks are becoming invaluable for the wellbeing of teenagers who are hospitalized for extended periods of time.
Since its inception more than two decades ago, the Internet continues to influence the way people work, play, and access information. What started out as a medium for academics and military personnel to share research and classified information, the Internet has become an…
Enjoy a Life with Freedom from Drug Addiction through Texas Rehab Co
Roanoke, Texas, February 18, 2011- Texas Rehab Co, known as the best Drug Abuse Treatment Texas implemented ways on how to help drug addicts to gain freedom from the substance. Patients who became addicted to the substance need an immediate medical attention from Rehab Texas before it leads to serious health defects. Texas Drug Rehab Centers like Texas Rehab Co is committed in giving quality service to many patients that…
Morningside Pharmacy Supports National No Smoking Day
Leicester, United Kingdom (Month XX, 2011) - Morningside Pharmacy, a registered UK pharmacy providing medical and cosmetic products, encourage their customers to give up smoking on National No Smoking Day on the 9th March 2011.
Morningside Pharmacy is an online chemist that can provide customers with a range of private or NHS medical prescriptions and cosmetic products. Due to their dedication to customer service, Morningside Pharmacy aim to provide their customers…
Innocent Vitamins Refutes Innocent Drinks’ Trademark Claim
Founder, Dawn Reid, refutes the breach of trademark claim made by Innocent Drinks and reveals the timeline of events from starting the company, launching the product and applying for trademark protection.
West Sussex – Recent claims made by Fresh Trading Ltd, manufacturers of Innocent smoothies and majority-owned by The Coca Cola Company, regarding trademark infringement by Innocent Vitamins and Nutrition Ltd are refuted by the company’s founder, Mrs Dawn Reid. As…
The Zipr 3 Travel Scooter is perhaps one of the most underrated scooters but it …
Top Mobility, the leader in online retail for scooters and scooter accessories is proud to announce their newest addition, the Zipr 3 Travel Scooter. This scooter is unique on two fronts: it is good for both indoor and outdoor use, and it comes with flat-free tires. Scooters are designed to either be used indoors or outdoors, not both. The flat free tires ensures that the user will not…
What is Vitilligo?
What is Vitilligo?
Vitiligo is a skin disorder in which white patches on the skin appear on different parts of the body. http://www.curevitiligooil.com/Vitiligo-Disease.html This usually happens for the reason that the cells that make pigment as in gives color to the skin are damaged. These cells are called melanocytes. Vitiligo is a kind of skin disorder, whichcan also affect the mucous membranes, the tissues present inside the mouth, nose and…
Final Solution To The Never Ending Diet Syndrome Offered By Dr. Charles Glassman …
Dr. Charles Glassman, one of the country's most respected and well known medical doctors, is offering a final solution to the never ending diet syndrome. He presents his approach in his new ebook, Destiny Diet - and he is giving it away.
It goes without saying that obesity has reached epidemic proportions in Western society. Nearly everyone is on a diet it seems. And then off we go - on and…
RMBF Announces March 9th, 2011 Celebration of Pediatric Patient Advocacy Day
Nationwide
March 7, 2011
Join the Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF) in the celebration of awareness and action on March 9th, Pediatric Patient Advocacy Day, as they honor the 20 young lives lost due to an unforeseen medical emergency. March 9th, the anniversary of Raven Blanco’s death, will serve to ignite national attention as RMBF continues their unending commitment to protecting the lives of pediatric patients through medical emergency preparedness.…
New Online Store Has One Stop Shopping for all Hoodia Diet and Weight Loss Produ …
March 6, 2011—An online store specializing in the all natural diet herb Hoodia Gordonii is announcing its grand opening. This extensive site specializes in selling all the different types of weight loss products that are enhanced with Hoodia. Lose Easy Diet Products also has free information and related dieting content. This new site has been developed by Colorado entrepreneur: Linda Hayes of Glenwood Springs
Hayes said "Hoodia made it so easy…
Scooters like the Go-Go Elite Traveller SC40E are designed with the user in mind …
Top Mobility proudly announces the sell of the Go-Go Elite Traveller SC40E. It is produced by the Elite brand and offers a scooter that is both simple to transport and simple to maneuver. Oftentimes scooters are designed to be easily transported and others are designed to be easily maneuvered, but not combined. Now there is a viable scooter that combines both aspects of maneuverability and transportation to form…
Lawrenceville Chiropractic Doctor Empowers Community To Live A Healthier Life
Lawrenceville GA, 07-MARCH-2011 - ProHealth Integrated Medical Chiropractor and Physical Therapy and Lawrenceville chiropractor, Dr. C. Paul Willis, DC are pleased to announce a multitude of empowerment programs for local residents of the community. An active guidance and counseling program developed individually with the interaction of the patient helps the community to live a more healthy life.
Dr. Willis uses a variety of methods to achieve better health for patients and…
The compact Activefire Spitfire 3 Wheel Travel Scooter is a great scooter that h …
The leader in online retail for mobility equipment, Top Mobility, proudly presents the Activefire Spitfire 3 Wheel Travel Scooter to their fleet of scooters and travel scooters. The Spitfire is an innovative new scooter that is on the cutting edge of scooter technology. The scooter is an extremely low weight scooter and has the responsiveness to help people perform their daily activities. The adjustable tiller control precisely helps…
Andro400 has announced that recent scientific studies have shown a link between …
Herbal testosterone supplements like Andro400 can help activate the body to produce more of its own testosterone naturally
Andro400 has announced that a recent article in Life Extension Magazine reveals a direct link between low testosterone and increased belly fat in men. Herbal testosterone supplements like Andro400 can increase testosterone naturally, resulting in better overall health and a trimmer waistline.
The article in Life Extension Magazine points to published studies that prove…
Beverly Hills Psychologist Dr. Michael J Whitman, Psy. D.
March 7, 2011— Beverly Hills Psychologist, Dr. Michael J. Whitman is a licensed clinical psychologist and has been practicing psychotherapy for over 10 years and was also was the host of "The Dr. Michael Show," on adviceradio.com and on 1580 am radio.
What sets Dr. Whitman apart from other practicing psychotherapists are two very important aspects: empathy and insight. Being an empathic therapist helps his clients to accept themselves more…
Health Advantages Of Glass Splashbacks Highlighted By Glass Logic
As concerns grow for health and hygiene at home, especially within the kitchen, Glass Logic is pleased to offer an alternative kitchen design solution which could dramatically increase the hygiene of the average kitchen, whilst also decreasing the time and effort required to keep the kitchen clean and tidy.
Glass Logic is a company which specialises in providing glass splashbacks for kitchens and glass worktops, all at affordable prices. Their glass…
Sleep Minerals II - A Powerful Natural Insomnia Remedy
Nutrition Breakthroughs of Glendale California is providing a natural alternative to sleeping drugs with Sleep Minerals II, a potent weapon in the war against insomnia and its many side effects. This next generation of Sleep Minerals features fast absorbing forms of nature’s best-known minerals for relaxation – calcium and magnesium. A recent National Sleep Foundation poll reports that American insomnia rates have increased from 51% to 64% in the last…
Following the launch of the brand new inversion table models from Teeter Hang Up …
Following the launch of the brand new inversion table models from Teeter Hang Ups there is now a bigger choice for shoppers. John M. Levay, publisher of the Inversion Table Reviews website says, "Due to cutting edge Inversion Therapy Table models appearing on a daily basis, sites like ours supply customers with buyer's guides, inversion table reviews and ratings that help them pick the most appropriate and best inversion table…
Fitness Atlantic Event Presents “Ripped & Ready” Workout with Tony Horton
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March 8, 2011 (818) 231-5589
Fitness Atlantic Event Presents “Ripped & Ready” Workout with Tony Horton
Open workout with Tony Horton will kick off one of New England’s largest fitness events.…
WALLINGFORD, CT – MARCH 8, 2011 – Fitness trainer Tony Horton, creator of “P90X® Extreme Training System,” will lead an open workout Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the Fitness Atlantic Event.
The Fitness Atlantic is one of the largest…
Synergy Medical Corporation Solves Equipment Dilemma
The question has always been to lease or buy and Synergy Medical Corporation solves this problem. Since there is no large lump sum or deposit required for entering into a rental agreement or operating lease for depreciating assets, such as technology, medical equipment, yellow metals and most machinery, leasing frees up capital that can be used for profit-generating pursuits and investments. It allows companies to purchase the equipment they need…
Gareth Asher & The Earthlings Live at The Beehive
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Gareth Asher &…
Gold and Silver Level Sponsors Announced for A Toast to the Triangle
RALEIGH, NC (March 3, 2011) ― Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (www.tammylynncenter.org), is pleased to announce the Gold and Silver Circle level sponsors for the 26th annual A Toast to the Triangle™ (www.toast2011.org). The Toast is being held this weekend, on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at North Carolina State University’s McKimmon Center in Raleigh.
Gold Circle sponsors have made a financial…
West Tennessee Healthcare accelerates optimum inpatient glucose control with Glu …
Dr. Dave Roberts, CMO of West Tennessee Healthcare, conducted a Webinar on “A Chief Medical Officer’s Perspective of Glycemic Management” for Glytec, LLC on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Using “A Systems Approach to Glucose Control” as his model, Dr. Roberts discussed the process of implementing an inpatient glucose control system, the Glucommander Plus, in a large rural hospital, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, in Jackson, Tennessee. General Hospital Data…
