Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
International HIV AIDS 2012 Conference Topics
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, April 26, 2011 -- The main theme of the 2012 HIV AIDS ISHEID Conference has just been announced: 'From HIV Testing to Cure'. This biennial international AIDS conference will take place next time in Marseille, France, May 23-25, 2012.
“Despite major advances in the past 25 years, HIV infection remains a global threat with major scientific, societal and human challenges ahead”, declared Alain Lafeuillade, chair of the meeting. This…
SpectraCell Now Offers LPP Cardiovascular Testing in New York
Houston, TX – April 26, 2011. SpectraCell Laboratories has officially been granted a license to provide its Lipoprotein Particle Profile™ (LPP™) test, which assesses cardiovascular risk, to New York state physicians and patients. The recently patented LPP™ test has been commercially available to the other 49 states since 2006.
SpectraCell began the process of acquiring a licensure in 2008 with an application submission the state of New York.…
Share of Injectables Supplied in Drug Cartridges Continues to Increase
(Amherst, NH) – In the past two decades, drug delivery has become a major factor in the advancement of the quality of life and a key factor in the business success of pharmaceutical companies. During this time, syringes and injectors have evolved considerably to address the changing demands of clinicians and their patients. In particular, the appearance and refinement of disposable drug cartridges has created unique opportunities for developers of…
Scottsdale Healthcare’s Military Partnership advances military medical personnel …
Scottsdale Healthcare Military Partnership will use Education Management Solutions’ (EMS) simulation management technology in its new Military Training Center located on the Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center campus in Scottsdale, Arizona. The 7,500-square- foot Military Training Center features high-tech human simulators that bleed and imitate battlefield trauma injuries to provide hands-on training to military medical personnel.
Scottsdale Healthcare, one of the first community hospitals in the nation to provide military…
IAPAM Announces Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training June 4-5, 2011
Consumer demand for Botox and other minimally invasive procedures is at an all time high. The IAPAM is helping physicians enter this lucrative market by offering dermatologist-led Botox Training in Scottsdale, Arizona on June 4-5, 2011. Physicians will learn everything they need to start offering Botox and other in-demand aesthetic medicine procedures.
Las Vegas, NV, April 26, 2011 -- The number of patients turning to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures like: Botox…
Hands-on Workshop Clinic to Assess Cardiac Function
Studying Pressure Volume Loops Using Large-Animal Models: New Insights, Latest Advancements in PV Loop Technology, and Hands-on Experience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2011 – A prime focus of this full day workshop will be to analyze quantitative lusitropic and inotropic responses to vasoactive drugs administered to the animal to purposely alter preload, afterload, heart rate and contractility. Attendees will get first-hand experience with surgical equipment, Scisense ADVantageTM pressure-volume system and catheter,…
Healthier School Meals: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Provides Tips for Heal …
Whether they buy it or bring it, the U.S. Office of Minority Health along with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and its Florida Blue centers want to help more minority children make healthier choices for school lunches, and they are offering great information on a wealth of resources to make that happen.
Jacksonville, FL, April 26, 2011 -- Whether they buy it or bring it, the U.S. Office of Minority…
U.S. Army Airworthiness Certification Awarded to the Belmont® buddy lite™ Fluid …
Belmont Instrument Corporation is proud to announce that the Belmont® buddy lite™ Fluid Warmer has been awarded the Airworthiness Release Certifcate (AWR) from the U.S. Army's Research Development and Engineering Command. This certification indicates that the buddy lite™ complies with U.S. Department of Defense medical device certification criteria and has been rigorously tested for use in military evacuation helicopters. Belmont Instrument is committed to providing unique products to meet…
Medimix International CEO to Speak at Doctors 2.0 Conference – VoxMed Innovation …
April 16, 2011 (Miami, FL) Medimix International announced today that CEO Henry Gazay will be a guest speaker of the upcoming Doctors 2.0 conference organized by Basil Strategies, June 22-23, 2011, at the Cité Universitaire in Paris. VoxMedTM, the global community of healthcare professionals which was developed in partnership with Medimix, will be the Innovator Sponsor of this event. Medimix International is recognized as a pioneer in the use of…
NEPA Partners Announces the See 4 Safety Mobility Light - The Intelligent Light …
NEPA Partners, LLC, has begun distributing their newest product, the See 4 Safety Mobility Light.
The See 4 Safety Mobility Light provides users of walkers, canes and rollators with an easily attached automatic light source. The light turns itself on when in motion and when it senses a low level light environment. The “intelligent” light turns itself off after 30 seconds if there is no motion or when it senses…
Arun Kumar (BPT), Physiotherapist joins RxOcean's panel of Physiotherapists
Arun Kumar, Physiotherapist has joined RxOcean's panel of Physiotherapists. To cater to the ever growing demand of Physiotherapy at home service from RxOcean and increased requirement of professionals in this area, Rxocean has added another member to the panel of physiotherapists to cater to Gurgaon & South Delhi Region ( Particularly Vasant Vihar, Malviya Nagar etc.).
Physiotherapy at home service is in huge demand (like other health management services of RxOcean…
April 25, 2011
The world leading AIDS experts will gather for the 2012 ISHEID conference in Marseille, France, May 23-25, 2012. The general AIDS conference theme will be ‘From Universal HIV Testing to HIV Cure’.
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, April 25, 2011 -- The ISHEID, for ‘International Symposium on HIV & Emerging Infectious Diseases’, is the biennial world leading conference in the fields of HIV & Emerging Infectious Diseases. Organized by an independent group of recognized…
Apogen Capsule for Immune Wellness ( FEBICO)
For better living and brighter futures, the working class tends to tire themselves outshine others in the work fields due to tough competition. Stress and pressure are built up day by day and people often neglect their health conditions. Bad health can cause weakening the immune system of the body, low moral and spirit, physical fatigue, and nutritional imbalance. These conditions can prevent one from maintaining in top form, and…
Studies Support Pain and Insomnia Remedies While Abuse of Pain Drugs Soars
The abuse of prescription pain medications is at an all-time high. A recent White House study reported a 400 percent increase in the number of people admitted to treatment centers and emergency rooms for abusing prescription pain drugs. The increase was tracked during the 10-year-period from 1998 to 2008 and it spans every gender, race, education and employment level, and all regions of the country. A government representative from the…
New Book Makes Nutritional Science Obsolete
Ryan E. Day makes a splash with his first book-length publication If It Grows, EAT IT!
(Chico, CA) --March 4, 2011 -- Mechanic-turned-writer Ryan E. Day makes his debut with a 12,500 word short book that pokes fun at diets, questions supplements, presents the problems with research, and ultimately reveals his own common-sense approach to healthy eating. With a sometimes humorous combination of plain English and…
IAPAM's hCG Clinic Directory Lists Expertly Trained hCG Physicians
The IAPAM's hCG Training Program offers physicians all the tools and training they need to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices. Now the IAPAM offers patients a NEW directory of hCG Experts in their area, who have been expertly trained in hCG for weight loss by the IAPAM.
Las Vegas, NV, April 22, 2011 -- The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) announces that it has launched a new website, the hCG Diet…
San Antonio Healthcare Business Continues to Hire
April - May, 2011 (San Antonio) Carenet Healthcare Services, a performance-driven organization for the healthcare industry, announced plans to expand its employee base by 200 during the next six months by partnering with nationally recognized healthcare companies and increased growth projections for the year.
In a continued trend of significantly expanding its client base in the healthcare industry, Carenet recently secured key partnerships in each of its markets including…
Dr. Melvin Kirschner Presents The Facts In 'All Medicines Are Poison: Making You …
Everyone is aware of the ever-growing number of medical malpractice suits and FDA recalls that plague the medical field today. In light of the outrageous state of healthcare today, Melvin Kirschner, MPH, MD, recently released 'All Medicines Are Poison: Making Your Way Through The Medical Minefield.'
In this book, Dr. Kirschner sets out to remove the fog of confusion that clouds the landscape patients are required to navigate in their search…
200 Tallgrass Creek Retirement Community Residents to Celebrate Their Healthy Li …
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An Outdoor Games celebration of ihealthy living and ndividual fitness by 200 residents of Tallgrass Creek retirement community in Overland Park, Kansas. Residents will play Bocce, golf, ladder ball, washers, Frisbee toss, and bean bag toss. The games will kick-off with a Pep Rally-style vocal performance by the Tallgrass Creek Chorale. The games are being organized by a resident-run Wellness Committee that formed a Walking Club that walks the…
eTrending Enters Private Beta
Canadian-based, company officially begins accepting users to test drive medical graphing tools.
BAIE D’URFE, QC, APRIL 21ST, 2011: eTrending, a software division of Quebec-based PHD Medical, has announced that their medical cloud-based graphing tool is now up and available for a private beta. Interested parties can fill out an access request form from the sign in page on the website (www.etrending.com).
eTrending provides users with a graphically rich software tool that…
New Discoveries Expected at the Scientific Workshop on HIV Reservoirs
Tucker, GA - April 21, 2011 -- Controlling HIV replication without the need of life-long antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the next frontier scientists are addressing. Researchers involved in the fields of HIV reservoirs and eradication have just released the preliminary program of a workshop they will organize later this year, where scientific breakthroughs are expected.
Fifteen years ago, when ART was discovered, a renewed optimism for a cure gained several scientists…
NAFC Research on Overactive Bladder and Nocturia in Women is Published
Research by the National Association For Continence (NAFC) about nocturia in middle-aged American women appears in the current issue of Urologic Nursing, the official journal of the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA). The purpose of this research was to assess the severity of overactive bladder (OAB) and nocturia in middle-aged American women, their attitudes about seeking treatment and the impact of symptoms of OAB, including nocturia, on quality-of-life.…
Tita Simmons speaks at Society of Quality Assurance Annual Meeting
Tita Simmons, Manager of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance at Copernicus Group IRB, recently spoke at the 27th Annual Society of Quality Assurance (SQA) Annual Meeting. Simmons’ session, presented in conjunction with a representative from Quintiles, was entitled, "Quality Assurance and the Protection of Research Subjects: The Sponsor, CRO and IRB QA Professionals Partnership." The presentation was part of a three part session that tied into a larger…
Costa Rica to Host Global Medical Tourism Conference May 2-4, 2011
Costa Rica, known worldwide for its leadership in ecological preservation, sustainable development and eco-friendly tourism, will lead the world once again as it hosts the 2011 Medical Travel International Business Summit May 2-4, 2011in San Jose and Guanacaste provinces. The Summit will begin May 2-3 with a series of roundtable discussions and expert lectures at the Ramada Plaza Herradura Hotel Convention Center in the capitol city of San Jose.…
MDBlackBox Launches Free Web Based Electronic Medical Record System (EMR) Tool f …
SAN JOSE, CA - MDBlackBox, announces the availability of their free, on-demand, no-risk Practice Management EMR suite, which also includes wellness tools for use by patients. All at no cost to the physician or clinic.
MDBlackBox was founded by a Hospitalist Physician who was not satisfied that available EMR systems sufficiently eased challenges while simultaneously providing safe, secure and user-friendly access for patients.
The feature-rich MDBlackBox is not only for patient…
Portland Surgeon Completes Nation’s First SPIDER MicroLap Gastric Band
Dr. Emma Patterson finds new technology minimizes invasiveness; patient reports no scarring, fast recovery
PORTLAND, ORE. – As a mother who has had four C-sections, Amy Boyle knows first-hand how uncomfortable abdominal surgery can be and how long it can take to recover afterward.
So when her surgeon, Dr. Emma Patterson, proposed using SPIDER MicroLap tools during Boyle’s recent gastric band weight-loss procedure because they don’t require open incisions, Boyle gladly…
Bupa announces results of Customer Satisfaction Survey
Bupa has announced the results of this year's Bupa Care Services Customer Satisfaction Survey.
74% of Bupa care home residents rate the overall standard of care at their Bupa care homes ‘excellent’ and/or ‘very good’. The results came from the annual independent survey of residents and relatives which has been running for 12 years.
This is the eighth consecutive year the overall customer satisfaction score has risen.
In addition to this 94%…
How can children be influenced to intervene in cases of bullying? AboutKidsHealt …
AboutKidsHealth, leading online Canadian source for children's health information, reports on factors which can lead bystanders to intervene, rather than reinforcing the bully, in situations of bullying.
Sometimes bystanders may try not to get involved. Few bystanders actually try to intervene and help the victimized child.
A study by Jenny Isaacs and Rona Milch Novick, reported at the recent Society for Research in Child Development conference in Montreal, examined the factors that…
STDtesting.com Interviews Developer of the New HIV AIDS 3D Model
STDtesting.com interviews the illustration category winner of the 2010 International Science and Engineering Visualization challenge, Ivan Konstantinov. Konstantionov, Director and Lead Developer for Visual Science Company, recently developed the most detailed and accurate 3D model of the HIV virus to date. The model, including 17 viral and cellular proteins and 160,000 lipid molecules of 8 different types, maintains the structural and proportional integrity of a true HIV particle. Derived from…
GerMedUSA Introduces Sequential Suture Holder ™
Garden City, New York, March 21, 2011 -- GerMedUSA Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality surgical instruments announces the distribution of the patent pending Sequential Suture Holder ™, also referred to as the Vijay-Robinson Sequential Holder.
This innovative surgical instrument was invented by Dr R. Vijay, M.D. His idea was inspired by his colleague and mentor, the late Dr. George Robinson. Dr. Robinson was Chief of Cardiovascular and…
Dublin 2 Ultrasound Pregnancy Scan Clinic Releases Miscarriage Diagnosis Guideli …
Dublin, Leinster ( openpr ) April 18, 2011 - The Dublin 2 medically led ultrasound pregnancy scan clinic, Merrion Fetal Health, has released an overview of their miscarriage diagnosis guidelines. The entire document for these guidelines can be found on their website.
Merrion Fetal Health follows the guidelines of The National Maternity Hospital and the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists to ensure that misdiagnosis does not occur. …
MarijuanaDoctors.com Names VTE Global as National Sales Partner
The seasoned sales firm is targeting physicians from all legal cannabis states for the nation’s number one service agency for medical marijuana doctors
MarijaunaDoctors.com, the nation’s number one directory and referral service for marijuana doctors, today announced VTE Global as its national sales partner. The seasoned sales firm—whose principals have a combined history of more than 50 years building highly successful sales teams in telecommunications, entertainment, automobile, healthcare and other…
Strong healthcare reform initiatives to drive the Hospital Market in China
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. launches its Hospital Market in China 2011 report covering an industry with strong growth potential. This is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry Series.
Mumbai, India – April 19, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its Hospital Market in China 2011 report covering an industry which has immense potential to grow. Strong government initiatives are benefiting the…
SenaCare and Doktor-i.com announce the launch of “Ask the Doctor”
Philadelphia PA, USA and Dubai, UAE─ April 18, 2011─ SenaCare and Doktor-i.com (Member of Portal Holdings) today announced a relationship to launch an online second opinion platform aimed at increasing patient awareness in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and fostering relations among international healthcare professionals. The two companies began collaborating on the service partnership in January during Arab Health 2011, the second largest medical exhibition in…
Emperor’s College Students Continue to Excel on NCCAOM® and California Acupunctu …
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, one of the oldest and most distinguished acupuncture colleges in the nation, is pleased to announce outstanding alumni outcomes on the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) exam and the California Acupuncture Licensing Exam (CALE) in 2010.
“We’re happy to see our graduates perform strongly in the NCCAOM and CALE exams year after year,” said Yun Kim, CEO at Emperor’s College.…
Pharmacy OneSource Announces Free Webinar on C.diff Infection
Examining New Approaches to Tackling Clostridium difficile
Bellevue, Wash. – Wolters Kluwer Health announced today that Pharmacy OneSource, software-as-a-service provider of Sentri7, an infection prevention surveillance, documentation and reporting application, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Ruth Carrico, PhD, RN, FSHEA, CIC on "Clostridium difficile Infection: An Update on the Current State of Prevention."
Clostridium difficile infection currently represents one of the most challenging issues in healthcare. Not only is the…
MediAngels: the world’s first and most specialized Global eHospital
MediAngels, the world’s first Global eHospital brings technology and top-class healthcare service delivery on a single platform. This Global eHospital has been founded by Dr. Arbinder Singal and Dr. Debraj Shome, who are pioneers in the arena of web-based healthcare delivery.
With a mission that no one is deprived of world-class health services and guidance any more, MediAngels is a unique and revolutionary concept geared towards a global consumer base.…
Dr. Jitesh Shetty wins Leading Professionals of the World 2010 Award
Mumbai, India—April 18th 2011—Dr. Jitesh Shetty, one of the founding members of the Indian Institute of Cosmetology and the TVAM Skin Clinic has won the “Leading Professionals of the World 2010” award. The award was conferred to him by the University of Cambridge, UK for his outstanding achievements in the field of clinical cosmetology and aesthetic medicine.
Dr. Jitesh Shetty who has won several awards in the past including “Man…
Physical Therapy Knee Exercises
Of all orthopedic problems, knee pain is probably the most common. While the causes for knee pain are many, strengthening the knee muscles through proper exercise is one of the most effective ways to protect them from pain and injury. Physical therapy knee exercises recommended by a qualified and experienced physical therapist can help restore physical strength and motion following a knee surgery or injury. These exercises help reduce recovery…
No other bariatric scooters compare to the Maxima Bariatric 3- and 4-Wheel Scoot …
Top Mobility, leaders in online retail for scooters and scooter accessories, proudly announces two high-powered scooters to their collection of scooters, the Maxima Bariatric 3-Wheel Scooter and the Maxima 4-Wheel Scooter. Both scooters offer unparalleled comfort and balance for a bariatric scooter. The physics imply that the more weight that is applied to an object, the less stable the object becomes. However, these scooters defy that notion by…
More Research on Night Sweats, Hot Flashes and Insomnia in Menopause
Over one billion women in the world are age 50 or older, with the average age of menopause being 51 1/2. When a woman reaches menopause, she arrives at a time of life with more freedoms. It’s the end of her monthly menstrual bleeding, and the beginning of a time when her wisdom and experience can lead her to new and fulfilling horizons. At least one third…
Community Contributor, Kirk Kimmerling DDS Repeats Goodwill
Dr. Kirk Kimmerling, Marietta, GA dentist plays a big role in the community offering goodwill. He is working hand-in-hand with Judge Juanita Stedman's Family Dependency Treatment Court rehabilitating smiles. One of the recipients is Tosha Phillips, a Douglas County resident and referral from Judge Stedman. She is appreciative of Dr. Kimmerling's efforts and is excited to have an improved smile. Since a healthy smile helps the women…
Personal Health Record Manager (Web Based PHR) Launched
Eixil Group in association with Anustubh Labs launched its Beta Version of PHR with features to Maintain Personal Health Records online accessible on a click of mouse
Now when most of the information is getting online, Medical and Healthcare industry is not far behind. The concept of PHR is not new and many organisations have already launched their PHR & EMR software applications. Eixil Group makes yet another milestone innovation by…
Orthopaedic Surgeons Hail Passage of Fair Share Act
HB 1 Brings Commonsense to Liability System
Harrisburg, PA, April 11, 2011 - The Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society (POS) today hailed passage of House Bill 1, legislation that eliminates joint and several liability for any defendant found to be less than 60 percent liable for causing an injury. The bill passed the House of Representatives on a 112-88 vote.
"HB 1 is a commonsense measure that maintains a person’s right to collect damages…
Pharmacy OneSource Announces Webinar on Joint Commission Safe Injection Practice …
Discussing Standards for Injectable and Infusion Medications
Bellevue, Wash. – Wolters Kluwer Health announced today that Pharmacy OneSource, software-as-a-service provider of Simplifi 797, a quality assurance application, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Darryl Rich, surveyor for The Joint Commission, in “The Joint Commission and Safe Injection Practices.”
During Joint Commission surveys in 2010, standards compliance related to the injectable and infusion medications remains one of the top issues. Rich will…
Oscellation Technology Sets Up A Menopause Blog For Women
Menopause is a hallmark in women’s lives because they experience different changes during this stage. Women who are menopausal exert huge amounts of effort to look for good treatments for the different menopause symptoms that they are going through. Searching the net for answers to such issues is easy but life would be way easier for menopausal women if they can go to a single place that’s going to cater…
Utopia Home Care Offers Free Caregiver Training at Patchogue and Westbury Office …
Utopia Home Care, Inc. announced today that it will hold its free caregiver training classes at its Patchogue office as a community service, on Wednesday, May 18. The classes will be held at the following locations:
* 116 E. Main Street, Suite D, Patchogue, NY
* 95 Post Avenue, Westbury, NY
Utopia offers its classes free to help the public meet the needs of the area’s growing aging and disabled populations. …
Diana Anderson to Release New Book on Global Patient Recruitment
DALLAS (April 12, 2011)—Four years following the debut of “International Patient Recruitment Regulatory Guidelines, Customs and Practices,” patient recruitment expert Diana Anderson, Ph.D., is poised to publish under contract with CenterWatch, a leading publisher of clinical trials information, a more in-depth tome on topics impacting the conduct of global clinical trials. Dr. Anderson is president of D. Anderson & Company, a patient recruitment organization serving the global clinical trials industry.…
Free Shipping on Nursing Scrubs
So! Scrubs announces a limited time offer of Free Shipping on all merchandise purchases made on the So! Scrubs website. There are no minimum purchase requirements and the offer includes all nursing scrubs tops, pants, warm-up jackets, lab coats and even nursing shoes. This is a limited time offer for ground shipping only. Offer limited to fifty (50) U.S. states and District of Columbia only. So! Scrubs carries the highest…
Diabetic Diet Sample Launches Revamped Website
The owners of the Diabetic Diet Sample website are pleased to announce a new and improved site designed to provide information and support to diabetics and their families. With the design focused on usability, the new site should make it easier for readers to find the information they are looking for quickly and easily. As the site further develops, the owners hope it becomes a focal point of information distribution…
