Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Sky Zone Las Vegas Jumps For The Ronald McDonald House Charity
The Indoor Trampoline Park Teams Up To Provide Comfort and Care To Children and Their Families
LAS VEGAS, NV (April 13, 2011) – Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park in Las Vegas will collaborate with the Ronald McDonald House Charity (RMHC) to raise awareness and improve the health and well being of children. Sky Zone will donate 60% of revenue from Open Jump tickets to RMHC of Las Vegas taking place April…
Scientists Work for a HIV Functional Cure
Tucker, GA - April 12, 2011 -- Researchers have just unveiled the advanced program of the reference workshop on ‘HIV Persistence, Reservoirs & Eradication Strategies’ to be held later this year in Sin Maarten.
Since 2003, a group of scientists from different fields and countries address the issue of why HIV persists in infected individuals despite antiretroviral therapy (ART) and how it could be attacked in its reservoirs to achieve a…
VitaminSpice Inc. and Clean Age Minerals Division of Daleco Resources, Inc. Ente …
WAYNE, Pa. and WEST CHESTER, Pa., April 11, 2011 -- VitaminSpice (OTCBB: VTMS) (German WKN: AOYE4L) (vitaminspice.net) and Clean Age Minerals, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Daleco Resources, Inc. (OTCBB: DLOV) (www.DalecoResources.com) have executed a definitive agreement to work together to produce products based on Clinoptilolite, a naturally occurring mineral in the Zeolite family with unique abilities to remove toxins including heavy metals and radiation from solids, liquids, and…
The event for pharmaceutical professionals INTERPHEX 2011
In March was held in New York the Interphex fair, attended by over 500 companies of the pharmaceutical industry. Alfa Laval, a manufacturer that has one of the broadest ranges of machines on the market, was one of them. Laygo make no OEM gaskets compatible with their plate heat exchangers. The plate heat exchangers are important in this industry because they are used in the manufacture of plant extracts and…
Major Milestone Achieved – EXCOR® Pediatric HDE Application Under Review
The Berlin Heart Group reported today that the results of the US IDE Trial for the Berlin Heart EXCOR® Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device have been submitted to the FDA in an HDE application. The FDA has informed the company that the application is officially under review and that a tentative panel date has been scheduled.
The study, which enrolled the first patient in November 2007, is the first prospective clinical…
Pellucid Networks And The Arrival in Vietnam
The world is changing rapidly these recent years and Vietnam is one of the countries that being fast developed in Asia. Being a member of WTO since 2007 has brought Vietnam many opportunities to grow as well as challenges. Vietnam is now opening and is one of the most potential markets for the NGOs to invest in.
Therefore, national companies and organizations can have more opportunities to grow up and…
Pilani Rajasthan Jamuna Mishra Academy - JMA Pilani Celebrates World Health Day …
World Health Day marks the founding of the WHO on April 7, 1948 and is an occasion to raise awareness of key global health issues. The theme for this year is “Anti Microbial Resistance (AMR) – No Action Today No Cure Tomorrow”.
Established in the year 2004 JMA which has been making rapid strides in early childhood education is presently one among the top ranking and most sought after schools…
AED Brands Introduces a Free AED Resource Center
AED Brands, an authorized automated external defibrillator dealer, today announced their newest web site addition, the AED Resource Center. This free resource for AED information contains five sections of AED facts and knowledge that will help educate and inform lay people and medical professionals alike about automated external defibrillators and their importance in treating sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The five sections in the AED Resource Center are:
• AED Market Guides
• Recent AED…
Prefilled Syringes to Reach 4.35 Billion Units in 2015 According to Greystone Re …
(Amherst, NH) – Driven by improved device designs, a maturing supply chain infrastructure and broad acceptance of inherent patient and caregiver benefits, prefilled syringes will continue to grow at a double digit rate, climbing past four billion units worldwide in 2015, according to the latest estimates from Greystone Research Associates.
“Prefilled syringes continue to grow because they address factors that represent fundamental goals within the healthcare sector,” explains George Perros,…
Increase in Botox Training Correlates with Increased Demand for Botox Treatments
The IAPAM has identified a correlation between the 2011 increase in attendees at its hands-on Botox Training, and the growth in 2010 in Botox and dermal filler procedures. Physicians looking to combat declining insurance reimbursements are looking to add aesthetic medicine procedures like Botox, dermal filler, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion and chemical peels to their practices.
Las Vegas, NV - April 11, 2011 -- Through discussion with its members, and by…
School Wellness: It’s Everyone’s Business! —Panel Presents Ways for Community to …
GARDEN CITY, NY, April 2011—Adelphi University is pleased to host the Nassau County School Wellness Coalition in a panel discussion regarding recent updates to the federally-mandated wellness policies created by the WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 which is reviewed every five years. Panelists will include Gail Volk of Western Suffolk BOCES/Healthy Schools NY, and representatives from the Coalition and Nassau County school districts. The event will take place on Wednesday,…
Major Milestone Achieved – EXCOR® Pediatric HDE Application Under Review
Berlin Germany 12 April 2011: The Berlin Heart Group reported today that the results of the US IDE Trial for the Berlin Heart EXCOR® Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device have been submitted to the FDA in an HDE application. The FDA has informed the company that the application is officially under review and that a tentative panel date has been scheduled.
The study, which enrolled the first patient in November 2007,…
Marketsandmarkets: Diabetes Care Devices Market In Brazil, Russia, India, China …
According to the new market research report, “Diabetes Care Devices Market In Brazil, Russia, India & China (BRIC) (2010 – 2015)” published by MarketsandMarkets (www.marketsandmarkets.com), the diabetes care devices market in BRIC was approximately $489.7 Million in 2010 and is expected to reach $1.1 billion in 2015 at an estimated CAGR of 17% from 2010 to 2015.
Browse in-depth TOC on Diabetes Care Devices Market.
Early buyers will receive 10% customization…
Merits Cross Country Maxi is a heavy duty scooter that works very well with any …
Top Mobility, online retail leaders in scooter sales, is proud to announce the addition of the Merits Cross Country Maxi, a scooter that is chic and smooth. The Cross Country is perhaps one of the most powerful in the line of four-wheel scooters, even though it is the smallest. There is a reason the scooter is called the Cross Country Maxi. It has the power to traverse even the…
ISC Medical Discuss Graphology in Latest Newsletter
London, United Kingdom (XX April 2011) - One of the country's leading providers of medical interviews and interview skills consultancy services, ISC Medical, detail how graphology can be used in interviews as a consultant-level recruitment aid.
ISC Medical has revealed that they know of at least two Trusts currently using graphology expertise to assist in high-level recruitment, using it to identify personality traits that an interview panel may wish to probe…
SeniorHomes.com Releases "Best of the Web" Senior Living Resource Guide
Printable Guide Identifies Top Online Resources for Consumers
SeniorHomes.com, an online directory and resource for seniors and their families searching for senior care or senior housing, has released its Best of the Web Guide 2011: The Best Websites on Aging & Eldercare, downloadable at http://www.seniorhomes.com/p/seniorhomes-com-best-of-the-web-guide-2011-the-best-websites-on-aging-eldercare/ . The guide is the culmination of the SeniorHomes.com 2011 Best of the Web contest, which identified the top online resources in various senior living categories…
Responsive Respiratory Upgrades Oxygen Regulators with Flow by Color Gauge Guard …
Responsive Respiratory offers a value added inventory solution with color regulator gauge guards.
Flow by Color regulator gauge guards simplify and streamline day-to-day operations for Providers with an easy to identify color sorting solution. “The gauge guards are a value added feature for our customers – the color guards easily identify the flow range of the regulators at a glance, streamline operations and reduce costs – key variables for Providers…
April 16 Workshop Explores End-of-Life Decisions
An April 16th half-day workshop will help participants of all ages explore the important decisions they should make about end-of-life health care – from treatment options available under specific circumstances to what family and doctors need to know.
Choices to Make Before it’s too Late will be offered on Saturday, April 16, 2011, from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Carolina Meadows, 100 Whippoorwill Lane, in Chapel Hill. Cost is $10…
Post Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure Knowledge Centre launched
EPG Health Media announce the launch of a new interactive Post Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure knowledge centre for healthcare professionals. The educational resource is freely available to doctors at EPG Online (www.epgonline.org/postMIheartfailure).
Myocardial Infarction (MI) is more commonly known as a Heart Attack. The most common cause is a build up of fatty acids or a rupture within a coronary artery, which results in a restriction in the blood supply and…
Morningside Pharmacy Stress Importance of Allergy Relief Products
Leicester, United Kingdom (XX March 2011) - Morningside Pharmacy, a UK registered pharmacy operating both online and in chemists across the UK, highlight the necessity for allergy sufferers to invest in allergy relief products.
Following a focus on allergies as a phone-in discussion topic on several BBC radio shows, Morningside Pharmacy wish to highlight the necessity of allergy relief products during the springtime, when allergies tend to be at their most…
Pilani Rajasthan Shridhar University Students Do Voluntary Blood Donation
Donation of Blood is a gesture of Goodwill and Care for the fellow human beings. There is no Gift more valuable than this, as it is actually a gift of life for the person who receives it. Blood is replaceable but a life is not. Access to safe blood is a key component of effective health care and voluntary donors are the cornerstone of a safe blood supply.
It is an…
2D codes strengthen consumer protection and brand loyalty - Bizerba labelling sy …
Düsseldorf/Balingen 1st April 2011 – Transparency in food production is meanwhile the essential thing during daily shopping for many consumers. At the interpack international packaging trade fair from 12 to 18 May 2011 in Düsseldorf (Hall 14 Stand C14), the Balingen-based solutions provider Bizerba will be presenting expanded features of its labelling systems which make it possible to apply QR codes and data matrix codes to food packages. The consumer…
Swallowing Problems and Parkinson's Disease Closely Linked
April 11, 2011. Natick, Massachusetts, USA. Today is World Parkinson’s Day, dedicated to spreading awareness about this disorder that affects millions worldwide. It affects quality of life for the patient, for the family, and for the communities within which they live.
Parkinson’s disease can also end lives. The most common way is does this is by causing pneumonia that the person is ill-equipped to handle. It is becoming increasingly recognized that…
Concierge Doctor Network EliteHealth Introduces “Scarless” General Surgical Proc …
April 8, 2011 (Miami Beach, FL) – After a new a strategic alliance with a top physician in Miami, concierge medical network and executive physical provider EliteHealth is pleased to offer its patients “scarless” surgery for common general surgical procedures – including appendectomy and gall bladder removal surgery. The procedure is performed via a small incision in the navel (belly button), and patients report less pain and typically recover…
Miguel’s to donate 15% proceeds in fundraiser to support local resident on April …
(Corona, CA – 4/8/11) – Local restaurant chain Miguel’s and Synergy HomeCare are hosting a fundraiser for local resident and patron Steve Campbell, who incurred a recent spinal cord injury.
The fundraiser will be held on April 10, 2011 at Miguel’s California Mexican Cocina at the Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos at 2715 Lakeshore Dr. Corona between the hours of 9:30am at 9pm. Attendees will bring printable flyers, found at…
Nursing home sued for neglect of patient
An 83-year-old man went to Golden LivingCenter – Stanford last year and suffered falls, bedsores, weight loss, respiratory injuries from exposure to mold, and more.
Now, his family has filed a lawsuit against the home and its administrator at the time, Timothy Peek, for negligence. The suit alleges medical and corporate negligence, as well as violation of the Long Term Care Resident’s Rights.
Corey Fannin with Wilkes & McHugh, P.A.…
McKeon Products names new national sales manager
The parent company of Mack's earplugs, a leading ear plugs maker, has tapped Jake Herman as its newest national sales manager.
McKeon Products said Herman will be responsible for U.S. retail sales to food, drug and mass merchant customers.
"We are most pleased that Herman has joined the company, and are confident that he is going to be a significant contributor to our continued success," said McKeon Products president Dan Asma. "His…
The EV Rider Royale 4 has features and style that other scooters only wish they …
Top Mobility, leaders in online scooter retail, proudly announce the addition of the most luxurious scooter in their fleet, the EV Rider Royale 4 Electric Scooter. This scooter is both ergonomically and aerodynamically designed to get the most out of the scooter. For a power scooter, the EV Rider Royale offers users a powerful ride with very little human effort. Users should be able to steer the…
Ayurveda Hospitals,Ayurveda Treatments
Welcome to The Madras Institute of Ayurveda – The centre of Ayurvedic medicine and treatment, where age-old tradition meets modern techniques. Ayurveda, a
traditional form of medicine, has been in practice for over five thousand years. It is recognized by WHO as one of the traditional or alternative medicinal systems in
existence in the world. We are provided for all types of treatments and therapies including Panchakarma treatment,…
World Health Day 2011 at Pilani Rajasthan Shridhar University
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity says WHO (World Health Organization) established on 7 April 1948.
World Health Day marks the founding of the WHO and is an occasion to raise awareness of key global health issues. The theme for this year is “Anti Microbial Resistance – No Action Today No Cure Tomorrow”.
nti Microbial Resistance -…
New Hypnosis Center in Wauwatosa
Kenneth Piehl, a Certified Hypnotherapist, announced the opening of A Better Way Hypnosis Center in Wauwatosa, WI USA. The practice specializes in smoking cessation, weight loss and stress reduction.
“A lot of people are unfamiliar with hypnotherapy,” said owner Piehl. “Many people have stereotypes of theatrical performances where entertainers induce people to do outrageous things. This doesn’t have anything to do with hypnotherapy.”
Most hypnotists today help people overcome behavior issues like…
STDtesting.com launches new, innovative STD resource
Chicago – As part of the World Health Organization's World Health Day and the CDC’s STD Awareness month throughout April, STDtesting.com launches its new website aimed at informing, testing, and treating the general public for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in a completely private, innovative way.
"At STDtesting.com, part of our mission is to eliminate the social stigma often attributed to STDs and to make preventative healthcare more accessible. We not only…
Teleradiology offers an unique lifestyle benefit for Indian women radiologists
Teleradiology Providers (Unit of Prime Telerad Providers P Ltd) gets covered in Indian National Television (Doordarshan- DD News Channel on March 26 3.30- 4pm). Recognizing Teleradiology Providers as one of pioneers in the business, DD interviews, our Director, Sumer Sethi who emphasizes the potential to use teleradiology to provide quality radiology services in remote parts of India. One of their top radiologists Dr Priya Darshan Chudgar, emphasizes the life style…
Dr. Charles Glassman, 'Coach MD', Awarded 2010 Patients Choice Award
Dr. Charles Glassman, one of the country's most respected physicians and widely known as 'Coach MD', has received the 2010 Patients Choice Award.
As stated on the Patient's Choice website, the "Patients' Choice recognition reflects the difference a particular physician has made in the lives of their patients. The honor is bestowed to physicians who have received near perfect scores as voted by patients. Every month, more than 100,000 patients across…
Kidney Transplantation in Highly Immunized Patients – The Role of Plasmapheresis …
Highly immunized patients with end-stage renal disease are at risk considering rejections and infections after kidney transplantation. However these patients also insist on performing a kidney transplantation. Nephrologists from the University Clinic Düsseldorf (Germany) present (Transplantationsmedizin 4/2010) data on the clinical course of 9 highly immunized patients after allogenic kidney transplantation who received a desensitization protocol including plasmapheresis (Transplantationsmedizin):
"Between 2008 and 2009 a total of 9 highly immunized patients were…
Mr Prakash Pohare receives Dr Alexander Daniel memorial award for the year 2011.
Mr Prakash Pohare, chief editor of daily Deshonnati was conferred Dr Alexander Daniel memorial award by Ecocert India for the year 2011 on 5th April at Aurangabad, Maharashtra for his exemplary work in the field of promotion of organic farming in the suicide prone Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.
Aurangabad, When everyone in India was busy celebrating ICC cricket world cup victory and shedding tears of happiness for their 11…
Boca Health Brings Medical Weight Loss to Miami
Dr. Randye Karmin, medical weight loss expert, joins the Boca Health medical weight loss team and opens the doors to healthy weight loss in Miami.
Miami, FL, April 07, 2011 -- The effectiveness of the Boca Health Diet has led to an increased demand for Boca Health weight loss clinics throughout South Florida. In response to this great demand, Boca Health is excited to announce the opening of a new weight…
University of Texas Southwestern Nurse Named Continence Care Champion
The National Association For Continence (NAFC) presented Tamara Dickinson, RN, CURN, CCCN, BCB-PMD, with its Rodney Appell Continence Care Champion Award at the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) luncheon on March 11, held during the 2011 SUNA Annual Symposium in New Orleans. Meghan Hansen, fund development manager of NAFC, presented the award. Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals sponsored both the award and the luncheon.
Dickinson, senior research nurse in urology at…
Introducing Gorilla Boogers the healthy new snack for children and adults
All kids love a booger! And they are going to love the latest healthy snack sensations that are launching in the UK May 2011. Gorilla Boogers is a great range of snack prducts that have been created for young children and adults who like following a healthy lifestyle who have a conscience and a sense of humour!
Gorilla Boogers is all about sweet juicy Raisins! Gorilla Booger raisin bags, Gorilla Booger…
Dharamshila Cancer Hospital in India pioneers in performing challenging Head and …
Department of Surgical Oncology at Dharamshila Hospital Research Centre has achieved another pioneering step by performing challenging Head and Neck Cancer Surgeries. These are not being performed by any other cancer centre in North India with such high success rate. The main objective of these surgeries is to restore normal facial appearance, chewing, swallowing and speech, ensuring a cancer free good quality of life.
Why Head And Neck Cancer Surgeries…
Polish pharmaceutical market: modest growth expected between 2011 and 2013
According to the latest PMR Publications’ report “Pharmaceutical and healthcare market in Poland 2011”, the pharmaceutical market in Poland will be worth PLN 30.9bn (€8bn) in 2011 in final prices, 4% more than a year earlier.
The increase in OTC sales will exceed that of the disappointing year 2010, but this will not counterbalance the weak sales of reimbursed drugs. The sales of the latter might be at their most…
AIChE 2011 Call for Papers Includes Crystallization
METTLER TOLEDO will sponsor several 2011 AIChE Annual Meeting Separations Division (02) sessions to help companies learn to better control crystallization conditions, improve cycle times and optimize product quality. One session co-chaired by METTLER TOLEDO's Terry Redman, "PAT for Crystallization Development and Manufacturing," is currently accepting papers on Process Analytical Technologies, or PAT, for crystallization process development. Papers must be submitted by May 2, 2011.
The AIChE Annual Meeting will be…
SOLEX College Offers Medical Assistant Training Programs in Illinois
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chicago, Illinois: SOLEX College, a renowned institution in Illinois is offering medical assistant training programs to healthcare students. The training includes relevant topics on clinical, laboratory and administrative procedures, all of which will be conducted by the highly qualified instructors of the United States. The training sessions will include both lecture and lab classroom formats. Along with that, students will be provided with an opportunity of clinical externship…
Scientists Build HIV Reservoirs & Cure Biennal Research Meeting Program
The Steering and Scientific Committees are pleased to announce the availability of the preliminary program of the 5th International Workshop on HIV Persistence, Reservoirs and Eradication Strategies. The organizers of this workshop include the leading specialist from Europe and the United States in the field of HIV persistence research.
Var, France, April 06, 2011 -- The 5th International Workshop on HIV Persistence, Reservoirs and Eradication Strategies will be held in St.…
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Dr. Renee Clauselle Reminds Everyone April is Autism Awarene …
Dr. Renee Clauselle, Founder, Child & Family Psychology, is reminding everyone that April is Autism Awareness Month and urges parents to look for warning signs of autism and to seek Early Intervention services for their child. Dr. Clauselle has extensive experience in dealing with children with autism and has also spoken on the topic of Autism Spectrum Disorders as a Distinguished Faculty Member for Lorman Educational Services.
The month-long campaign,…
New Online Resource Clarifies Impact of Medicare Law and Addresses Options for L …
Alternative delivery system enables area patients to continue receiving free home delivery of brand name diabetes supplies.
CLEVELAND – April 5, 2011 – While the new Medicare competitive bidding law has significantly limited the options of patients in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Medina, Lake and Geauga counties, also known as the Cleveland Competitive Bidding Area (CBA), at least one Cleveland–based pharmacy has found a way to provide free delivery of brand name meters…
How can the Microsoft Kinect aid the medical field? AboutKidsHealth.ca reports
With eight million units sold in its first 60 days on the market, the Microsoft Kinect’s impact on the gaming industry is phenomenal. But developers are just beginning to realize the potential of Kinect for use in medicine, reports AboutKidsHealth.ca, leading online Canadian source for children’s health information.
Kinect is a type of technology that allows the user to play video games on Xbox 360 without the need for a controller.…
Scientific Strategy Towards HIV Reservoirs Cure
The Fifth 'International Workshop on HIV Persistence, Reservoirs & Eradication Strategies' will be held from December 6-9, 2011, in St. Martin, West Indies. The topics explored are geared towards an understanding both of the mechanisms involved in HIV persistence in its reservoirs, and the possibilities of finding new strategies to use in order to eradicate HIV from infected hosts. The preliminary program is now online.
Toulon, France, April 05, 2011 --…
Pocket-Sized Guide Perfect for Prepping for Neurosurgery Rounds
New York/Stuttgart, April 2011 – Published by Thieme, the leading publisher of neurosurgery board review books, “Neurosurgery Rounds: Questions and Answers” is the ideal pocket guide for residents preparing for their board examinations or the situations encountered on neurosurgery rotation.
Called “pimping” in residents’ vernacular, this rapid-fire style of quizzing used during rounds requires speed of mind and clarity of thought across all topics in the expansive subject of neurosurgery. This…
Insomnia Remedy News: Studies Give Tips for Better Sleep
Sleeping well is a highly valued thing. According to an article in the United Kingdom’s “Daily Telegraph”, a good night's sleep has been voted life's “Greatest little pleasure”. The poll, which interviewed 3,000 people in the UK, asked them what their greatest little pleasures in life were. The British company “Bachelors” conducted the survey. The sleep theme showed up in other places as well, with “Little…
