Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Concierge Doctor Network EliteHealth Announces New Philadelphia Location
Now a leading provider of concierge doctor Philadelphia medical services, EliteHealth is proudly announcing their newest provider location. By welcoming internal medicine specialist Dr. Adam Sobel and his practice Sobel Medical Associates to their team, EliteHealth is now prepared to offer premier concierge medical services to residents of the Philadelphia area.
An established practice since 1997, Philadelphia’s Sobel Medical Associates specializes in internal medicine services for a diverse group of…
Pharmacy OneSource Announces Webinar on Infection Prevention in Critical Access …
Applying National Recommendations for Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections
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 Bonnie Barnard, MPH, CIC, in “Right Sizing HAI Prevention Measures for Critical Access Hospitals.”
Critical access hospitals (CAH) are rural acute care hospitals consisting of no more than fifteen acute care beds and ten swing…
Metro Detroit Company’s Innovation in Rehabilitating Accident Victims is Subject …
Southfield, Mich. (May 16, 2011) – The only Michigan-based business solely dedicated to the growing health care field of fitness therapy will gain national attention this month when the company is featured in a PBS program airing in markets around the country, including on Detroit Public Television’s WTVS Channel 56 at 5:30 p.m. on May 24, 2011.
Fitness Therapy Unlimited is one of the first in the nation to offer mobile…
Transmucosal Drug Delivery Gaining Interest in Niche Markets
(Amherst, NH) – In their search for alternative delivery methods that will enhance compliance and improve safety, drug developers and researchers are discovering that the permeability of mucous membranes provides a convenient route for the systemic delivery of new and existing therapeutic drugs. Transmucosal delivery, which includes buccal tablets and films, oral spray and sublingual films and wafers, offers the potential for once daily dosing of oral drugs and avoids…
Liver Disease Diagnostics by Immunoblot Test System
Mainz based ORGENTEC Diagnostika GmbH has developed a new immunoblot test for the serological diagnosis of autoimmune liver disease.
Liver-9-Line facilitates the rapid and cost-effective diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis (type 1 and type 2 AIH) and primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) in a single step. The test system also allows for the reliable differentiation of these autoimmune diseases from other diseases of the liver. This immunoblot is suitable for initial and differential…
Compact and wireless hygenic keyboard includes disinfecttimer
Fineman GmbH, a german distributor for medical products, introduces with the new MediKey product range medical keyboards products developed according newest hygenic demands and equipped with innovative features.
The compact keyboard with dimensions of only 280 x 211 x 29 mm has a weight of only 0,75kg.
To follow newest requirements in hospitals regarding easy to clean products the MediKey surface is very flat and resistant against desinfecation…
The Secret Suffering: How Trauma Affects the Brain
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The Secret Suffering: How Trauma Affects the Brain
Michele Rosenthal, a mental health advocate, public speaker, award-winning blogger, writer, workshop/seminar leader, coach and Founder of Heal My PTSD brings her expertise to the airwaves on Seaview Radio on Thursday nights 7-8pm EST with a new radio show, “Your Life After Trauma”.
For so many who suffer in silence there is now a radio program…
ExitCare, LLC and American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Announce Partnership
ExitCare, LLC, the most trusted, enterprise-wide solution for patient education and the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) formed a strategic partnership to offer the ExitCare Patient Education System to AAUCM members.
With this special ExitCare licensed discounting program targeted to interested AAUCM members, ExitCare can provide urgent care physicians and professionals instant access to thousands of topics authored specifically for the urgent care setting. Organized by relevant…
Lorraine Pace Urges Women to Get Screened for Breast Cancer during National Wome …
(Bay Shore, New York) — Lorraine Pace, Co-President, Breast Cancer Help, Inc., says women should make their own health a priority in conjunction with National Women’s Health Week. That means getting screenings for breast cancer and meeting with their doctor to schedule a check-up.
National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. It brings together communities,…
Brain Pain: Tracking Triggers Key to Headache Cure
Lifestyle sleuthing is the best way to corner the prime suspects behind headache pain, says noted Encino dentist Allan Melnick. Armed with the facts, medical professionals can customize treatment to free patients from debilitating migraines, TMJ and tension headaches.
Los Angeles, CA, May 12, 2011 -- April showers bring May flowers…and pollen, allergies and sinus headaches. The flowers are things of beauty, but the headaches can be beastly.
“At this time of…
Allergan Results Showcase Botox Growth: Physicians Capitalize through IAPAM’s Sy …
The IAPAM predicts strong growth in botox and dermal filler services in 2011, supported by recent results published by Allergan, the makers of Botox. Physicians who incorporate these procedures, such as Botox treatments, into their practices, will reap significant reward in 2011.
Las Vegas, NV, May 13, 2011 -- The IAPAM’s goal is to provide industry-leading education for physicians by offering the field’s most comprehensive, hands-on, aesthetic training, including: the Aesthetic…
MEDIA ADVISORY For May 15, 2011: Central Veterinary Associates, P.C. Honors Nati …
Who: Central Veterinary Associates, P.C.
Bayside Animal Clinic
Terrace Animal Clinic
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D. Anderson & Company Wins 2 Gold Hermes Creative Awards
DALLAS (May 12, 2011)—D. Anderson & Company (DAC), a global patient recruitment and retention organization based in Dallas, took home the gold in the 2011 Hermes Creative Awards competition, claiming honors in the Writing and Pro Bono categories. The winning entries were “A Question of Color: Overcoming Barriers to Minority Research Participation,” written by DAC publications manager Felicia Fuller, and the CISCRP 2009-2010 Catalog of Programs & Resources, a pro…
Oscellation Technology Brings The Latest News About Menopause In Their New Blog
Women go through many stages in their lives. One of the most important phases is menopause. Menopause is something that women tend to fear and dread, and much of the time, this is due to a lack of information. A lot of changes happen during this stage, and these symptoms often lead to sleepless nights and tiresome mornings. Oscellation Technology is aware of the different advancements that are being made…
TransEnterix Receives Global Entrepreneurial TiE50 Award
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – For demonstrating ingenuity and innovation as a life-science startup company, TransEnterix has received the prestigious TiE50 Award for 2011.
The TiE50 Awards are given each year by TiE, the organizer of TiEcon, the world’s largest annual conference for entrepreneurs. One of 10 winners in the life-sciences category, TransEnterix was chosen for the honor from among 1,600-plus enterprising start-up companies worldwide.
Founded in 1992 in Silicon…
AboutKidsHealth investigates the sources and cure for childhood nature deficit d …
Are our kids hurt by not being exposed to nature? AboutKidsHealth, leading online Canadian provider of children’s health information, reports on the nature of nature deficit disorder.
Thirty-eight-year-old Ken Liao reminisces fondly about growing up in the Philippines. “At 10 I was free to roam and walk to the grocery store,” he says. “I would meet up with some friends along the way and we would go to our school and…
Just Landed launches website and monthly newsletter on Expatriate Healthcare
Expatriate website Just Landed has launched ExpatHealth.org, a website and a monthly newsletter on expatriate healthcare. The free publication targets health professionals working with expatriates and people living abroad. It has been launched in partnership with DKV Globality.
ExpatHealth.org offers a one-stop source for international best practices in expatriate health care, expat trends and regulatory changes impacting the health industry. Users may subscribe by visiting www.expathealth.org.
With more than 200 million people…
blue inspection body GmbH strengthens the team for global API audits with Bohong …
Münster (Germany), 12 Mai 2011. Starting beginning of May Bohong Meng joined the team of auditors at blue inspection body GmbH (blue-inspection.com) in Münster, Germany. She will be assessing the Good Manufacturing Practices of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) suppliers for the third-party audit service provider on behalf of pharmaceutical companies. The main focus of her activities will be the monitoring of Asian manufacturers. „This region of the world shows the…
Williamsport, PA Dental Implants Expert Says World No Tobacco Day Is A Great Tim …
WILLIAMSPORT AND PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - May 31 is World No Tobacco Day and Dr. David DiGiallorenzo, a Williamsport, PA dental implants specialist (http://www.perioimplants.us/), is using the World Health Organization’s observation as an opportunity to educate the public on how detrimental tobacco products can be to periodontal health.
"There is a great deal of information available to people that outlines the dangers of tobacco use and how it can lead to significant…
Bariatrics Decline as hCG for Weight Loss Explodes
Las Vegas, NV, May 11, 2011 -- The IAPAM predicts strong growth in hCG for weight loss, supported by recent 1Q results published by Allergan, the makers of Botox. Physicians who incorporate hCG and other medically supervised weight management programs into their practices, will reap significant fiscal reward in 2011. The IAPAM’s goal is to provide industry-leading education for physicians by offering the field's most comprehensive Physician hCG Training.
"Adult obesity…
OCDTribe.com categorizes OCD Support groups according to lifestyle and interests …
Carlsbad, California, May 11, 2011: One of the most popular online OCD Support Groups, OCDTribe.com has announced that it provides different categories of OCD Support Groups on its website. These groups are based on different lifestyles and interests. They include Activities, Business and Entrepreneurs, Companies & Co workers, Automotive, Cities & neighborhoods, Computer and Internet, Countries and Regional, Entertainment, Fan Clubs, Films & Television, Cultures & Community, Family & Home,…
Neck traction Device Bought by Warner Brothers
ChiSoft Neck traction device bought by Warner Brothers. This is the second time that ChiSoft will be shown in Hollywood TV. Chisoft Neck traction is used to help relieve chronic neck pain caused by stress and long hours behind the computers.
Blaine, WA, May 12, 2011 -- ChiActivate.com is pleased to announce that ChiSoft neck traction device has been bought by Warner Brothers. This state of the art device is designed…
RMBF’s “Pediatric Sedation Checklist” is a Wake Up Call for the Dental Community …
Nationwide - May 11, 2011 - The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF) announces the recent release of its “Pediatric Sedation Checklist,” which provides parents with essential questions to ask before allowing their child to undergo any procedure involving sedation. Parents must be intelligent and informed when selecting a dental team as evidenced by the growing number of pediatric deaths due to pediatric emergencies in dental settings. Routine…
Emperor’s College Offers Scholarships and Financing Options for Doctor of Acupun …
Santa Monica, CA – Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, one of the oldest and most distinguished acupuncture colleges in the nation, recently introduced numerous scholarships for its Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) program. The scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance to doctoral fellows who might otherwise be unable to pursue the highest degree available in acupuncture and Oriental medicine, along with recognition and added remuneration.
“Our…
After Years of Pain, Three Detroiters Get Back into Fast Lane
West Bloomfield, MI – April 11, 2011 – Brian Grzyb was sidelined from triathlon training because of extreme lower back pain. Tony Gambee experienced years of excruciating ankle pain due to a freak accident. And retired teacher Barbara Degrazia gave up on an active life when arthritis assaulted her right knee.
Unfortunately, each of these people suffered for years despite their best efforts utilizing a variety of traditional treatments – medication,…
Bariatrics Decline as hCG for Weight Loss Explodes
The IAPAM predicts strong growth in hCG for weight loss, supported by recent 1Q results published by Allergan, the makers of Botox. Physicians who incorporate hCG and other medically supervised weight management programs into their practices, will reap significant fiscal reward in 2011. The IAPAM’s goal is to provide industry-leading education for physicians by offering the field’s most comprehensive Physician hCG Training.
“Adult obesity is continuing its relentless…
Eating Disorder Center of Denver Names Joseph Christenson Medical Director
Eating Disorder Center of Denver Names Joseph Christenson Medical Director
DENVER (May 11, 2011) – The Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDCD) named Joseph Christenson as medical director for the eating disorder treatment center. Christenson’s responsibilities as medical director of the center include program development, complete patient medical evaluations and on-going management, diagnostic interviews and collaborative patient care throughout a patient’s time with EDCD. Christenson provides compassionate and supportive care…
Macro Sensors Subminiature LVDT Linear Position Sensor Serves as Critical Compon …
Macro Sensors’ (macrosensors.com ) MD 188 Series
Sub-miniature LVDT Position Sensor serves as a critical component of a probe within an ophthalmic ultrasound system used to image the eye and tissues around and behind the eye to determine the presence of pathology.
The Eye Cubed™, manufactured by Ellex Innovative Imaging (www.ellex.com), a global leader in the design and manufacture of ophthalmic laser and ultrasound systems used by ophthalmologists to diagnose and…
Lynn Keefe Joins Greenspring as the Community’s Associate Executive Director
SPRINGFIELD, VIRGINIA – On May 9, 2011, Lynn Keefe joined Greenspring as the Associate Executive Director for the retirement community. Keefe has over 20 years of progressive experience working with non-profits and comes to Greenspring from the American Red Cross.
“I am extremely pleased to welcome Ms. Keefe to Greenspring,” said Robin Gliboff, Greenspring’s Executive Director. “Her extensive leadership experience and proven dedication will undoubtedly guide her in making…
Physicians Take Advantage of Botox Growth with IAPAM's Symposium with Botox Trai …
The IAPAM predicts strong growth in botox and dermal filler services in 2011, supported by recent results published by Allergan, the makers of Botox. Physicians who incorporate these procedures into their practices, will reap significant reward in 2011. The IAPAM’s goal is to provide industry-leading education for physicians by offering the field’s most comprehensive, hands-on, aesthetic training, including: the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training, The IAPAM’s Exclusive Physician hCG…
Polymedco will attend DDW 2011
May 6, 2011: Polymedco is pleased to announce that we will be attending this year’s DDW conference. The conference is taking place May 7th through May 10th and will be held in Chicago. Featured products include:
• OC-Auto FIT-CHEK™– the first fully automated fecal occult blood analyzer that performs up to 10 samples per rack, and has an 8 minute turn around time and the
• OC-Sensor Diana -…
Taiwan President slams WHO for hypocrisy
By Elaine Hou
ROC President Ma Ying-jeou described the actions of the World Health Organization as hypocritical for referring to Taiwan as a province of mainland China in an internal memo on International Health Regulations.
“The ROC government is extremely unhappy with this situation and has lodged a protest with the WHO,” Ma said May 10 while receiving a Taiwanese business delegation at the Presidential Office in Taipei.
“The government will…
Check Out RMBF’s New Check List For the Parents
Nationwide - May 10, 2011 - The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF) celebrates the release of its “Pediatric Local Anesthesia Checklist,” which clearly outlines the areas of concern and the questions to ask prior to selecting a dentist team for pediatric patients. The guidelines are an essential tool for parents and caregivers. The acronym is an investigatory measure of dental office readiness, policy, and proactivity. RMBF…
EMUrgent Care Connects Patients to Medical Information with Smartphone App
Mobile users have convenient, on-the-go access to symptom, disease and provider information in the palm of their hands with the free iTriage smartphone app
Olney-Sandy Spring, MD—(May 10, 2011) – EMUrgent Care announced today that they have joined the growing number of medical facilities across the country reaching out to mobile consumers by launching the iTriage® smartphone application developed by Healthagen®. The steady increase in mobile subscriptions and specifically…
Surgeon Adopts Belly Button System at West Kendall Baptist Hospital
Dr. Juan-Carlos Verdeja uses minimally invasive SPIDER® Surgical System, which leaves no visible scar
MIAMI – Patients admitted to a 21st-century hospital deserve 21st-century surgical care.
So says Dr. Juan-Carlos Verdeja, the founding president of the medical staff at West Kendall Baptist Hospital and an internationally recognized pioneer of advanced surgical techniques. West Kendall Baptist Hospital, which opened April 27, is the first completely new, non-replacement hospital built in Miami in…
Glytec Earns U.S. Department of Commerce Safe Harbor Certification for Europen U …
Glytec, a world leader in glycemic management solutions, has announced that the company is among a select group of organizations that have achieved the U.S. Department of Commerce Safe Harbor Certification. The Safe Harbor provides a legal framework allowing for protection of personal data generated from European countries and the safe transfer of data to the U.S. By certifying to the Safe Harbor, Glytec had demonstrated compliance with the Safe…
Dr. Charles Glassman, 'Coach MD', To Author Regular Column For Families Online M …
Dr. Charles Glassman, one of the country's most respected physicians and widely known as 'Coach MD', has taken the role of columnist for Families Online Magazine.
Families Online Magazine is an online magazine dedicated to providing up to the minute information on a wide variety of topics for families on the go. The topics covered by the magazine include, but are not limited to, family fun, parenting, health, lifestyle, travel,…
AcousticSheep LLC awarded trademark for SleepPhones®, comfortable headband/headp …
AcousticSheep LLC today announced its trademark for SleepPhones® from the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office. A product that combines a soft, comfortable fleece headband with extra-thin speakers sewed inside, SleepPhones® helps users fall asleep to music or soothing sounds of their choice.
The trademark covers not only SleepPhones®, but also music, CDs, downloadable mp3s featuring binaural beats, and downloadable musical sound recordings. “We offer on our Web site mp3s and…
Easy-Read Precision Pharmacy Balances Improve Workflows, Safety
METTLER TOLEDO, world renowned for precise and easy-to-use scales, introduced a pharmacy-specific portfolio of precision balances today. The new portfolio encompasses two product lines: the PHS, or professional line; and the PHL, or portable line.
Balances included in the METTLER TOLEDO pharmacy-specific portfolio support tasks pharmacists perform daily including cream, ointment and medication dispensing. Additionally, they provide the critical precision required when compounding top-grade active ingredients such as those used in…
Tanning provides greater protection from the sun
Veldhoven, 10 May 2011 (SRF). Allowing the skin to slowly become accustomed to UV radiation from sunlight by moderate tanning creates a protective effect. Studies repeatedly find that continuous sun exposure below the erythema threshold (when the skin begins to redden) is essential in helping the human body to build up its natural self-protection mechanism against UV ray overexposure. Pigmentation and the formation of the so-called “light callous” - a…
New-Generation Transdermal Drug Patches Relying on Technology Convergence to Ach …
(Amherst, NH) – The therapeutic window open to transdermal drug patches has traditionally been defined by skin permeability and dose rate issues related to the limitations of passive drug diffusion through the stratum corneum. Formulation efforts and the use of excipients to improve drug migration have yielded only modest improvements. The result has been a drug delivery technology that has been confined to a handful of therapeutic markets dominated by…
Healthagen’s iTriage Consumer Healthcare App Now Available on Android Tablets
Lakewood, CO - (May 9, 2011) - In anticipation of the Google I/O Development Conference, Healthagen® today announced the release of its first tablet application developed for the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) mobile operating system. iTriage®, the leading Symptom-to-Provider™ consumer mobile healthcare application, is now available on Android 3.0 tablets (initially the Motorola Xoom™), offering consumers more choices for accessing healthcare information on their mobile devices.
A recent Nielson Company study showed…
Dr. Lowell S. Kabnick Announces New Website Launch
New website focuses on providing quality patient-centric information
Morristown, NJ (May 05, 2011) – Dr. Lowell S. Kabnick, MD, RPhS, FACS, FACPh, internationally recognized leader and pioneer in the field of vascular surgery, has recently launched a new website that features comprehensive information on vein anatomy and varicose vein treatment options. The website provides visitors with specific information about the latest advances in minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of varicose…
CRISALIX REVOLUTIONIZES BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY: THE FIRST 3D VIRTUAL CLOTHE …
Crisalix, the inventor of the first 3D physical simulator for breast augmentation (crisalix.com), launches their new “wardrobe” feature, taking patient consultation to yet a new level. Every patient considering breast augmentation wants to know how she will look, nude or dressed, out for the evening or in for the night. Only e-Stetix’s 3D Mammo simulation program now satisfies every patient’s desire to know how she will look in her favorite…
Vital Help for Snakebite Victims
Aliquots of snake venom are vital to the production of life-saving antivenoms. Scientists at the University of Liverpool, UK, are using a METTLER TOLEDO XP205 balance for critical processes in the research and manufacture of antivenom for West Africa.
With over 600 known species of venomous snakes worldwide, snakebite-related deaths continue to be an issue today. The risk of dying from a snakebite is greatest in rural areas of Africa and…
Experts Prepare the HIV AIDS 2012 Conference
The world leading AIDS experts will gather for the 2012 ISHEID conference in Marseille, France, May 23-25, 2012. Meanwhile, interviews of leaders in the field are published monthly on the conference website http://www.isheid.com/en/committees/interviews.html.
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, May 09, 2011 -- The International HIV AIDS ISHEID (International Symposium on HIV & Emerging Infectious Diseases) is the leading biennial conference in the field held in France. It usually attracts more than 1,200 participants from…
Hampton Roads Housing Market Downturn Fuels Demand for In-Home Care
Chesapeake, VA – As more than 75 million Americans will reach age 65 in the next two decades, the need for in-home senior care continues to soar. With the dismal housing market making it even more difficult to sell and get a good return on investment, more seniors are choosing to receive care in the comfort of their homes rather than relocating to assisted living facilities. Local Home Helpers owner,…
HIV AIDS 2012 Conference Preparations Underway
The International HIV AIDS ISHEID (International Symposium on HIV & Emerging Infectious Diseases) organizers offer program information for the May 2012 Conference in Marseille, France.
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, May 08, 2011 -- The Organizers of the 2012 International HIV AIDS ISHEID (International Symposium on HIV & Emerging Infectious Diseases) and Alain Lafeuillade Chairman, are pleased to announce the topics for the 2012 conference to be held in Marseille, France. The symposium is…
HIV AIDS Biennial International Conference Ready For 2012
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, May 06, 2011 -- The International Symposium of HIV and Emerging Infectious Diseases (ISHEID) Congress is announcing its HIV AIDS 2012 conference, to be held in Marseille, France from May 23 to May 25, 2012. This is an important conference -a "meeting of the minds" if you will- consisting of some of the top researchers and scientists in the field of HIV research and care. Abstracts will be…
Lala Jagdish Prasad & Company announces the launch of their Business Website for …
Lala Jagdish Prasad & Company, Kanpur is delighted to announce the launch of its website http://www.lalaessentialoils.com/ that will be of tremendous value to our customers. The company, is one of the most reputed manufacturers and suppliers of essential oils, natural essential oils, 100% pure essential oils, has stepped forward to unveil its ultimate goal to make business as simple as a click through its comprehensive website. The new site offers…
