Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Pharmacy OneSource Announces Free Webinar on Software Alert Fatigue
Bellevue, Wash. – Wolters Kluwer Health announced today that Pharmacy OneSource, software-as-a-service provider of Sentri7, a clinical surveillance, documentation and reporting application, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Andrew Segar, PharmD, and John Horn, PharmD, in "Alert Fatigue with Drug-Drug Interaction Software: The Way Forward."
Seger and Horn will discuss drug-drug interaction (DDI) alerting limitations and how it fails both patients and practitioners. They will review the results of studies evaluating…
Demographics of Several CNS Indications Position Transdermal Drugs for Growth
(Amherst, NH) – Despite recent progress in a number of therapeutic sectors, progress toward curative medicine for neurological and related central nervous system disorders has remained elusive. The result is a therapeutic sector that relies heavily on control of symptoms and palliative care. This disappointing picture is being exacerbated by disease trends that are increasing the morbidity and mortality associated with CNS ailments in the general population. These trends include…
GMI To Hold Ultrasound 101 Training Session In June
June 7, 2011, Charlotte, NC - GMI (Global Medical Imaging), a brand-indifferent ultrasound and nuclear imaging technology & service provider, will offer an Ultrasound 101 training session on June 13, 2011. This course covers the basic physics and principles of ultrasound – providing the theory and understanding behind ultrasound operation. Basic system architecture, transducer types and their applications will also be discussed. The Ultrasound 101 class gives background and fundamentals…
What makes a Biobetter is to be discussed at SMi’s Biosimilars and Biobetters co …
As biopharmaceutical patents are beginning to expire, biosimilar products are beginning to enter the European regulatory system and the wider marketplace. Several biosimilars have already been approved through the recently established EMEA regulatory pathway and an embryonic market is beginning to take shape.
Join SMi at their 2nd Biosimilars and Biobetters conference where you can expect to learn about a comprehensive range of pivotal issues in this area, not just relating…
New Dental Choice Announces Rebranding and Website Launch
San Diego, CA ( openpr ) June 04, 2011 - New Dental Choice, a comprehensive and affordable discount dental plan, has introduced a new brand identity and website designed to make it easy for consumers to understand and access discounted dental care locally.
In line with the company's straightforward and consumer-focused philosophy, the website provides clear information, pricing, and sign-up buttons. The new brand look features a fresh, modern…
NowPos to showcase PaDiSys 2.2 at "CBI’s 8th Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO)" at …
NowPos M-Solutions is a mobile technology solutions development company which provides solutions and services for mobile phones. NowPos is focused on mobile solutions for the clinical research, Public Research and healthcare sectors.
NowPos will present its next generation Mobile Solutions at the 8th Patient reported Outcomes (PRO) conference to be held in Philadelphia on the 13th and 14th of June, 2011. PaDiSys, the Patient Diary System, developed by NowPos brings to…
Central Veterinary Associates, P.C. Cares for Alligator Found at Mill Pond
VALLEY STREAM, NY —Central Veterinary Associates, P.C. announces that an alligator has been in its care after it was brought in by a couple who found it at Mill Pond in Valley Stream.
On June 4, a couple spotted a two-and-a-half-foot alligator at Mill Pond. Once they were able to capture the reptile, they contacted Central Veterinary Associates, who told them to bring it in since they are experienced with such…
Cataract Awareness Month at Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine
Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine wishes to announce that Prevent Blindness America has designated June as National Cataract Awareness Month.
“Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. About 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts and more than half of all Americans develop cataracts by age 80,” commented Maine cataract surgeon William Holt, M.D. of Eyecare Medical Group.
Many patients do not actually know that a cataract is…
Basic Information on Heart Failure and Treatment
Cardiologist NYC has indeed noted with absolute concern that the cases of new heart problems and complications in New York have been alarming to a huge degree. This has been followed by the sad realization of the fact that most residents of the city have not sought the indispensable services of cardiologists for their potential and current heart worries despite the widely acclaimed excellence of New York cardiologists and particularly…
Technology Brings Peace of Mind to Mother’s Day/Father’s Day Celebrations
Huntsville, AL – May/June, 2011 – May and June can be joyous months because it’s the time of year when we honor and thank our Mothers and Fathers for all they have done for us. However, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can also be a stressful day to those who are caring for aging parents. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 65 million people, 29% of…
Prof. Dr. Thomas Gasser joins Beta Klinik
Bonn, Germany. Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Gasser has joined the Joint Practice at Beta Klinik for Neuroradiology, Neurosurgery, Radiology and Sports Medicine.
Employing state-of-the-art therapies for the treatment of pain and movement disorders (neuromodulation, e.g. spinal cord stimulation – SCS, deep brain stimulation – DBS) are his primary focus as a physician. Additionally, he is specialized in the microsurgical treatment of neuro-oncological, degenerative and vascular brain and spine diseases.
Prof. Dr.…
Universal Careers employs quality instructors
Universal Careers believes that its students should get the best education possible. That is why the EMT/paramedic training school searches for the best qualified instructors.
Since the Emergency Medical Services field is growing in the United States, the need for quality EMT/paramedics is important. People expect to have the best attention from first responders and want to know they are well-trained.
Universal Careers are professionals who have worked in the health care…
The Vitamin Mineral Shop LLC Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Launched in a battered economy and into a competitive market, the Vitamin Mineral Shop LLC makes it to its first anniversary.
Clinton Township, Michigan – In June 2010, the Vitamin Mineral Shop, LLC and its website www.vitaminmineralshop.com were launched. With the economy still struggling, growth on this new business has been tough. But, sales have grown slowly, and the number of pages on the website has also grown.
"This first year…
Life Balance & Wellness Expert Dr. Maiysha Clairborne Named as a Finalist For iV …
Expert Quickly Increases in Popularity Within iVillage Contest to Become a Contributor at the Large Content-Driven Site For Women
New York, New York (June 1, 2011)- Life coach, health & wellness expert Dr. Maiysha Clairborne, (http://mbswellness.org), has officially been announced as one out of very few finalists all competing to become one of the newest contributors for the popular website iVoices on iVillage. As an American board certified…
Tea party movement ‘catching on’ for Father’s Day– and it has nothing to do with …
Hollywood, California – The Tea Party movement is sweeping the nation for Father’s Day, but we’re not talking politics – we’re talking fine, imported teas!
According to actress Tyra Colar, founder of utopiatea.com – a popular online destination for high quality imported teas – her special Father’s Day Tea Gift Baskets are replacing the much-maligned tie as a top-selling gift for 2011.
“To say I’m surprised would be an understatement,” said Colar,…
Cataract Awareness Month in Greater Boston at D’Ambrosio Eye Care
Lancaster, Massachusetts (6/2/2011) D’Ambrosio Eye Care wishes to announce that Prevent Blindness America has designated June as National Cataract Awareness Month.
“Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. About 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts and more than half of all Americans develop cataracts by age 80,” commented Francis A. D’Ambrosio, Jr., M.D., a Boston area eye physician and surgeon and Medical Director of D’Ambrosio Eye Care.…
Online STD Testing Offers Same Accuracy as Doctor’s Office with Higher Level of …
With millions of people impacted by STDs each year, there’s now a more private and convenient way to take charge of sexual health - through the Internet.
Online STD testing, offered through getSTDtested.com, offers private STD testing with the same accuracy as the tests administered by doctors and hospitals nationwide.
Ordering STD testing online offers a faster, more convenient, and private alternative for people seeking STD testing and treatment options. The benefits…
Ultimate Linings Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Ultimate Linings has been assessed by ABS Quality Evaluations, Inc. and found to be in conformance with the requirements set forth by:
ISO 9001:2008
The Quality Management System is applicable to:
MARKETING, SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF HIGH QUALITY POLYURETHANE, POLYUREA AND HYBRID PRODUCTS FOR VARIOUS INDUSTRIAL COATING REQUIREMENTS.
Ultimate Linings has been awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certificate. This prestigious certificate is recognised worldwide and is a reward for the company’s total commitment to provide…
Oprah Winfrey is a demonstration of childhood resilience, reports AboutKidsHealt …
Can we learn anything about resilience to childhood events from Oprah Winfrey? Leading online Canadian provider of children's health information, AboutKidsHealth, reports.
After 25 years, Oprah Winfrey has just hosted the last episode of her groundbreaking show. Millions have been inspired not only by her iconic career but also by her tremendous ability to overcome harsh conditions. Despite being raised in poverty under severe physical discipline as a child, and later…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Launches Social Media Campaign that Lets C …
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (BCBSF) has recently launched a social media campaign, The Pursuit, to highlight and reward non-profit organizations that through their mission are assisting Floridians in their pursuit of health.
Jacksonville, FL, June 02, 2011 -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (BCBSF) has recently launched a social media campaign, The Pursuit, to highlight and reward non-profit organizations that through their mission are…
Woodbury Reports Launches Internet Talk Radio Show
Starting at noon PST Monday June 6, 2011, Woodbury Reports will launch a weekly Internet Talk Radio Show on LATalkRadio. Titled Parent Choices for Struggling Teens, the series will be hosted by Lon Woodbury and, through a variety of guests, will discuss many of the issues concerning teens and young people with problems and what the private Parent-Choice Special Needs schools and programs are doing to help their students.…
Sun Dental Labs’ Custom Implant Abutments Named Top 25 Products By Dentistry Tod …
Clearwater, Florida (June 1, 2011) – Sun Dental Labs – a full-service dental laboratory serving dentists and dental labs worldwide – has had their Suntech® custom implant abutments named to Dentistry Today Magazine’s Top 25 Implant Products for 2011.
SunTech® Implant Abutments come in titanium, zirconia and hybrid materials. They are platform independent and are available for all major implant systems, including 3i - Astra, Nobelbiocare Branemark, Nobelbiocare Replace, Zimmer &…
Arturo C. Taca, Jr., M.D., FABPN, Certified by Addiction Medicine Board
Chevy Chase, Md., (June 1, 2011) – Arturo C. Taca, Jr., M.D., FABPN, a psychiatrist based in St. Louis, is among the just over 2,500 physicians in the country certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM), an independent medical specialty board. ABAM recently certified addition medicine physicians from several specialties, including emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, preventive medicine, psychiatry, neurology and surgery.…
GMI Will Attend SNM Conference
June 1, 2011, Charlotte, NC - Global Medical Imaging is please to announce their attendance at this year’s Society for Nuclear Medicine (SNM) annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The SNM event is an opportunity for GMI to expand their knowledge on the latest molecular imaging and nuclear medicine, allowing them to continue providing premier full-service medical imaging solutions. GMI will have the opportunity to engage with the molecular imaging…
Paperless Parts Announces Upcoming “Tech Day”
Nashua, NH, June 1, 2011: Paperless Parts, specializing in 3D Printers and Scanners, is pleased to announce the first tech day of the summer will take place at their facility on Wednesday June 15th from 1:00pm – 7:00pm. Experts will be on hand to explain the process behind rapid prototyping and what it takes to get a project under way. Using specific software techniques to utilize 3D scanners…
Penn Care now Offers PODBOXES for Onsite Medical Services
Niles, Ohio, May 31, 2011…In its continuing effort to offer revolutionary products for the emergency medical services community, PODBOXES are the latest mobile medical solution made available to customers by Penn Care, Inc. Manufactured by industry leader, US POD BOX, Inc. this portable emergency medical station is the ideal “point of medical care” in disaster response situations.
During emergencies that lead to hospital surge or in case of mass casualty incidents…
Saint Barnabas Health Care System Expands Sentri7 Use to Infection Prevention
Surveillance Software Expedites Workflow to Track and Report HAIs
Bellevue, Wash. – Wolters Kluwer Health announced today that Saint Barnabas Health Care System in New Jersey has added on the Infection Prevention Module of Sentri7 for the system’s surveillance and reporting needs.
Sentri7 web-based software can help streamline infection prevention workflows including isolation management, healthcare-associated infection (HAI) investigation and National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) reporting.
"We are customizing screens that will enhance our…
Immunetics Receives $500,000 from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to Commerci …
Immunetics, Inc., today announced it has been awarded a $500,000 Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Small Business Matching Grant (SBMG) to commercialize its BacTx® rapid test for detecting bacterial contamination in platelets.
Platelets are a vital blood product enabling clotting, and patients suffering from trauma, surgical procedures, cancer, or chemotherapy must receive platelet transfusions to survive. Bacterial contamination of platelets is the leading cause of infection during transfusion, with patients facing the…
Hope for a new possibility of therapy for children suffering from heart insuffic …
Newborns with heart failure or children suffering from severe heart insufficiency in Poland don’t really have much of a choice. A heart transplant most of the time is the only survival possibility. The problem the Polish doctors are facing, is that there is hardly a chance to keep their patient’s condition stable until heart transplant becomes possible. Waiting times are much too long until donor hearts become available. The demand…
An International AIDS 2012 Conference Based on Excellence
Toulon, France, May 30, 2011 -- The ISHEID AIDS 2012 conference announced that the focus will be on topics such as understanding the survival and maintenance mechanisms of HIV, attempting to develop a permanent cure. The worldwide socio-economic and human rights aspects, which can influence the fight against HIV. The discussions will include the usual talks about precautions necessary to prevent transmission of HIV and providing better access to health…
“Kick the Butt” with Birlaveda Quitobac
Mumbai, May 28, 2011: If the truth be told, stopping smoking is not easy. Even though education on the dangers of smoking is showcased seriously on cigarette packets, it is the persuasive campaigns around anti-smoking that is convincing people who smoke to consider smoking cessation on the strength of their own willingness to do so. One such initiative to commemorate “World No Tobacco Day” is spearheaded by the Yash Birla…
International AIDS 2012 Conference Based on Excellence
The next AIDS ISHEID 2012 conference announced to be held in Marseilles, France, is a timely measure and is capable of bringing about a revolution.
Neuilly-sur-Seine, FR, May 30, 2011 -- The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been ravaging the planet ever since it first infused itself into the body of the first human prey. Amongst the numerous efforts initiated towards fighting this deadly virus, ISHEID (International Symposium HIV & Emerging…
Gold’s Gym partners with Cheeny Kum, becomes Mumbai’s first to offer round-the-c …
Mumbai : With an aim to provide a holistic weight loss program to fitness freaks in Mumbai, Gold’s Gym has partnered with Cheeny kum, the first real-time lifestyle and disease management technology in India. Under this partnership, 6 centers of Gold’s Gym in Mumbai (Andheri E, Goregaon W, Kandivali E, Kandivali W, Lower Parel, Nepeansea Road) will give additional healthcare benefits and services to its members.
India tops the chart…
Scientists Move Towards A HIV Cure
Dr. Alain Lafeuillade and Dr. Mario Stevenson, are pleased to announce the 5th International Workshop on HIV Persistence During Therapy, to be held December 6-9, 2011 in St Maarten, West Indies. The Workshop will be of invaluable importance for scientists working towards a HIV cure.
Toulon, France, May 29, 2011 -- Dr. Alain Lafeuillade, Toulon, France and Dr. Mario Stevenson, University of Miami, USA are pleased to announce the 5th International…
Menopause News - New Findings Link Estrogen Decline, Insomnia and Mineral Defici …
Women in the pre-menopause and menopause years are more and more finding themselves experiencing symptoms of chronic insomnia, hot flashes, night sweats, migraine headaches, anxiety, fatigue and depression. Uzzi Reiss, M.D., author of Natural Hormone Balance for Women, says: "Some of the above reactions occur nearly simultaneously whenever the level of estrogen falls."
Hormone drugs, nutritional remedies, and lifestyle changes are some of the options available to women. Consumer Affairs.com reports…
Hope for a Cure Against HIV
Alain Lafeuillade (France) and Mario Stevenson (USA) co-authored a paper on HIV reservoirs that claims these reservoirs are the main hurdle to achieving HIV eradication. This paper provides information on the mechanisms of HIV persistence and a discussion on the critical questions facing researchers in the field.
Tucker, GA, May 28, 2011 -- Alain Lafeuillade (France) and Mario Stevenson (USA) co-authored a paper on HIV reservoirs that claims these reservoirs are…
With hCG 1234, Creative Bioscience Launches the Next Generation of Dietary Suppl …
With its already successful hCG 1234 product, Creative Biosicence launches its next generation of hCG dietary supplements: health Conscious Group Zero, LLC ("hCG Zero").
Creative Bioscience has carefully listened to clients, applied clinical research, and taken Dr. Simeon's guidelines to the next level. The result is a new era in the dietary supplement industry: hCG Zero.
Creative Bioscience has formulated all hCG Zero products as dietary supplement drops. hCG Zero is comprised…
IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. new RFID offering to the Healthcare Industry
Since the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) implemented new safety goals, there have been new advances in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) implementation in the Healthcare Industry. The healthcare system uses a wide variety of processes to track patient information, from different types of insurances requiring claims in specific formats to different details and transactions from healthcare providers and clearing houses. RFID has the potential to combine different…
School children does Gandhigiri with ITC
Gurgaon, May 27, 2011: On eve of “World No Tobacco Day” children from various schools in NCR region gathered in front of ITC Green Centre to urge Indian Tobacco Company (better known as ITC, India largest manufacturer of cigarette and also consumer brands like Ashirwad, Sunfeast, Minto, Bingo Chips) to stop making cigarettes which result in more than 700,000(7 lacs deaths every year).
The children carried Gandhigiri by showing the gathering…
6th Annual Northwest Get-Together A Success
This year's Northwest Get-Together, hosted by Woodbury Reports Inc. of Bonners Ferry Idaho, on Friday May 20, 2011 at the Naples Inn in Naples, Idaho, was "Another Success" according to Independent Educational Consultant Lon Woodbury, President of Woodbury Reports.
The function was attended by not only program people from around north Idaho, but also included attendees from several other western states including Utah and New Mexico.
"These Get-Togethers are designed to provide…
First Time Opportunity: Full 200 Hour Hypnotherapy Training in July
Hypnosis Institute School: For the first time ever in Atlanta, Georgia, Hypnosis Institute International has announced a one month accelerated hypnotherapy training to qualified individuals, mental health workers, therapists, and others who are interested in beginning a new career in this unique field. Until now, this training could only be obtained in Southern California. Students will learn new techniques for effective transformation for themselves and others, and…
Smile Centre UK's New State of Art Dental Surgery opens in Manchester
The Smile Centre UK has recently unveiled a new state-of-the-art dental surgery near Manchester city centre - designed specifically for cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, denture implants and the production of handcrafted dentures. The Smile Centre UK has over 25 years of practical experience and aesthetic improvements in both dentures and cosmetic dentistry.
The new dental surgery at The Smile Centre UK can provide treatments covering all areas of cosmetic dentistry,…
Smokers considering quitting the habit have good news with the launch of “Quit C …
Smokers considering quitting the habit have good news with the launch of “Quit Cigarettes in 60 Minutes™” program by Focus on Balance
According to statistics, there are approximately 5.3 million smokers in Australia who smoke on average 18 cigarettes per day per smoker. But at present fewer than 1 in 5 Australians smoke. These new data reveals that smoking rates amongst Australian adults have dropped 15 % points over the…
Premium Liquid Multivitamin Nature's Optimal Nutrition Now Backed by 120% Money- …
Having recently re-formulated its premium liquid multivitamin, Nature's Optimal Nutrition, to replace existing preservatives Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate with all-natural alternatives, Health Direct is now "throwing down the gauntet" to other liquid multivitamin companies.
Health Direct is putting its "money where its mouth is" by offering consumers an unprecedented 120% money-back guarantee on Nature's Optimal Nutrition. If a consumer doesn't find Nature's Optimal Nutrition to be the…
Savvy Rest Is Now GOTS Certified
May 25, 2011, Charlottesville, Virginia -- Savvy Rest, Central Virginia manufacturer of organic mattresses and bedding, is now a GOTS-certified company. GOTS stands for Global Organic Textile Standard, and it means that Savvy Rest’s manufacturing facility has passed the most demanding organic requirements a product or manufacturer can meet. GOTS certification ensures that organic textiles have been responsibly harvested, manufactured and labeled.
“While any business can sell products that contain some…
Research reveals surprising clues about communication in stem cell populations
In one of the first studies to look at the population behavior of a large pool of stem cells in thousands of hair follicles – as opposed to the stem cell of a single hair follicle – Keck School of Medicine of USC scientists deciphered how hair stem cells in mice and rabbits can communicate with each other and encourage mutually coordinated regeneration, according to an article published in the…
Patient Self-Monitoring Positioned for Growth
(Amherst, NH) – Current efforts to reduce the societal impact of chronic ailments such as diabetes and heart disease are focused on several factors, including the identification of genetic and environmental risk factors, patient education, and improved patient compliance. The ability of patients to monitor their own blood analyte levels is deemed to be a critical tool in reducing the pathological effects of poorly controlled disease factors.
The convergence of…
Copernicus Group IRB Announces Two Distinguished Staff Members Selected to Speak …
Two key employees of Copernicus Group IRB (CGIRB) have been selected to present at the Drug Information Association (DIA) 47th Annual Meeting on June 19-23 in Chicago, IL.
Tita Simmons’ presentation, entitled, “Quality Assurance and the Protection of Human Research Subjects: The Sponsor, CRO and IRB Partnership,” will discuss how partnerships between the three groups enhance the protection of the safety, rights and welfare of human subjects. Simmons will…
MYCO Medical Adds Qlicksmart’s Breakthrough Scalpel Blade Removal Devices to Inv …
Cary, NC (May, 2011)- MYCO Medical, a national medical supply company and a leading vendor of surgical products to the healthcare, dental and veterinary field today announced it is adding the Qlicksmart BladeCASSETTE and BladeSINGLE blade remover systems to its growing product line of safe, innovative, high-value surgical devices and disposables. The BladeCASSETTE and BladeSINGLE systems join Qlicksmart’s BladeFLASK scalpel blade removal system already successfully sold by MYCO…
Small Businesses Keeping Close Eye on Health Care Changes
May 24, 2011 – More than 50 percent of the small business owners surveyed across Michigan are taking a wait and see approach to forthcoming changes that are the result of national health care reform passed last year, according to a new survey of the members of the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA) and the Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA) headquartered in Warren.
Since approximately two-thirds of…
