Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Latest Sleep Remedy Research - Insomnia and Stress Linked
Stress can come from a many sources such as a troubled relationship, a bad job condition, illness, financial pressures, the hormonal changes that accompany aging, or just plain old not getting enough good food and rest. Sometimes the pressures of life can interfere with our sleep. Stress manifests on the physical level by an outpouring of the adrenal hormone cortisol. The adrenal glands are small triangular-shaped glands…
The Alante DX Front Wheel Powerchair Swiftly Moves Anywhere
Top Mobility, leaders in online retail for scooter and scooter accessories, is proud to announce the Alante DX Front Wheel Power Chair. This chair is unique in that it provides users with reliable front-wheel technology that helps it to glide through any environment. The effectiveness of this scooter helps users become comfortable with riding anywhere, not restricting them from where they can go. The Alante DX also comes…
Sun and a vitamin D-rich diet reduce the risk of breast cancer by up to 43 perce …
Attested by a study among 70.000 women: the crucial aspect is sufficient UVB radiation; diet or food supplements merely have a supporting function.
Regular sun exposure and a vitamin D-rich diet reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by around 32 to 43 percent. The deciding factor in prevention is exposure to adequate UVB rays. Admittedly food that is rich in vitamin D, such as fish, dairy products, eggs and certain…
New York Bariatric Surgery Makes Great Strides at Northern Westchester Hospital
Mt. Kisco, NY– Northern Westchester Hospital’s (NWH) Surgical Weight Loss Program is a New York bariatric surgery clinic led by one of the state’s “best minimally invasive surgeons,” Dr. Mitchell Roslin, according to New York Magazine. NWH provides care to individuals in Westchester County, as well as neighboring communities and states. NWH offers New York weight loss surgery options beyond the traditional lap band and gastric bypass procedures, such as…
Cervilenz Inc. to Present at IN3 East 2011
CLEVELAND, OH – June 15, 2011
Cervilenz Inc. has been selected to present at IN3 East 2011, an annual strategic partnering and investing meeting for the med-tech industry. Dean Koch, President and CEO of Cervilenz Inc., will be presenting the company's background, progress and future plans on Wednesday, June 22nd at 10:30 am at the Hyatt Regency in Boston.
Cervilenz Inc. manufactures and markets CerviLenz® – an innovative, disposable medical device that…
Summit-ting The Top: New Mobility Scooters To Handle Any Situation
Leaders in online scooter retail, Top Mobility, proudly announces the sell of their newest line of products, the Summit mobility scooters. These scooters are on the one hand ergonomic, giving the user a break in applying pressure and force, but it is also rather lightweight and structured to provide the user with balance that is necessary for a scooter. Top Mobility offers three models from Summit, all of which are…
Clinical Radiation Oncology Training at Mannheim Medical Centre, Germany
New Delhi, June 17, 2011 : Dharamshila Hospital And Research Centre has recently acquired a new Elekta Synergy Linear Accelerator capable of IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SRT and SBRT. The clinical and technical application training of this machine is usually scheduled at a teaching Hospital in Germany. Dr. Hari Mohan, Consultant – Radiation Oncology, Dharamshila Hospital visited Mannheim Medical Centre, Germany for clinical training on Elekta Synergy.
Mannheim Medical Centre, Germany…
Arizona Orthopaedic Associates Offers Cutting Edge Signature Knee Replacement Pr …
The Signature Knee offers Arizona Orthopaedic Associates surgeons access to a higher level of detailed information for positioning the knee implant and for aligning it properly before the procedure begins, thus reducing premature wear and ensuring a more accurate fit.
Phoenix, AZ, June 17, 2011 -- Arizona Orthopaedic Associates at Gateway is now offering patients an alternative to traditional knee replacement, introducing the Signature Knee replacement to Arizona.
The Signature Knee offers…
Mslworld.com launches first iphone app to help HR and Recruiters to gain maximum …
MSLWORLD.com, the only career management website dedicated to the MSL role, today announced the availability of its new FREE iPhone App that enables candidates to search jobs from top Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, CRO and Medical Device companies directly from their iPhone or iPod touch devices. In addition to adding a new layer of convenience for candidates, the app provides HR and recruiters with extended reach to both the active and…
MSL WORLD announces the launch of the first ever career management website for t …
MSL WORLD, the first ever career management website established exclusively to serving the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, is announcing its new website, MSLWORLD.com, has been officially launched.
“MSL WORLD is the industry’s first and only comprehensive niche career management site 100% dedicated, focused and built to serve the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Career,” said Dr. Samuel Dyer, who established the company with the simple goal to create a single…
DOJ Intervenes, Settles Whistleblower Case Involving Off-Label Marketing to Mili …
Novo Nordisk to Repay $25 Million in False Claims
BALTIMORE — June 10, 2011 — A false claims case against global pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk came to a close today with the announcement of a $25 million settlement. According to the complaint, filed under seal by the law firm of Waters & Kraus, LLP and co-counsel, Hargrove & Rea, in October 2008, the company’s methodical and aggressive promotion of an expensive…
Adaptik Selected as a Red Herring Top 100 North America Tech Startup
June 16, 2011 - Bethlehem, PA - Adaptik Corporation, providers of adaptive policy administration solutions for the P&C insurance industry, today announced that they have been selected as a Red Herring Top 100 award recipient. This award recognizes the leading private companies across North America and celebrates their innovation, technology and way of doing business.
Red Herring evaluated over 1,200 applicants on a range of criteria including financial performance, technology, innovation,…
A New And Improved Riding Scooter: The Amigo Travelmate III
Top Mobility, leaders in online retail for scooters and scooter accessories, proudly announces the addition of the Amigo Travelmate III to their fleet. This scooter is newly improved with features not existent with the other models. Users can take the Amigo Travelmate III farther and faster, giving them much more flexibility to structure their day. Morale is boosted when scooter users can travel farther and more conveniently. …
Shridhar University Pilani Rajasthan Celebrates World Blood Donor Day - WBDD 201 …
Ten countries account for 65% of the global blood collection; in order of magnitude United States of America is top ranking followed by China, India, Japan, Germany, Russian Federation, Italy, France, Republic of Korea and United Kingdom. India reported the greatest increase in the number of voluntary unpaid blood donations from 3.6 million in 2007 to 4.6 million in 2008.
It is an irony that despite nation with a billion population,…
Rebuilding the Village
"In many ways, the national village (our community) is failing our children," asserted Beth Black, Founder of Cherokee Creek Boys School in South Carolina. Ms. Black appeared as a guest on 'Parent Choices for Struggling Teens' Monday, June 13, 2011.
"What too many of our children are missing in growing up are adults that listen to them, experience with the outdoors and nature, quiet time with no tech toys, and…
Dr. Steve Elias Voted Top Doctor "Vascular Surgery" for 3rd Consecutive Year in …
Steve Elias, MD FACS FACPh., Vascular Surgeon and the Director, Columbia Vein Programs, Division of Vascular Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York and at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center, New Jersey was voted “Best Vascular Surgery” in New York Magazine’s 2011 "Best Doctors" edition. He is the only doctor chosen that specializes exclusively in treating vein disease. Dr. Elias was selected for his contributions to vein care, minimally invasive…
Pharmacy OneSource Announces Free Webinar on Optimizing Core Measures
Implementing Pharmacist-Driven Clinical Programs to Enhance CMS Quality Scores
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 Youbin Kim and Sam Ho, from Riverside County Regional Medical Center, on "Optimizing Core Measures Performance through Pharmacist-Driven Programs."
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission worked together to align…
4 Wheel Rollators Make Walking Safer For Its Users
Top Mobility, online retailers of mobility products, is proud to announce the addition of several 4-wheel rollators to their long list of mobility products. The industry’s best leaders have created numerous rollator products that work effectively to keep the user safe as they travel. Manufacturers such as Drive, Invacare, Nova, and Medline have put their name behind their brands and Top Mobility is proud to have them. …
Bath Lifters Ensure Users Can Get Into Their Tubs With No Incident
Leaders in online retail for mobility devices and mobility help devices, Top Mobility, is proud to announce the addition of Bath Lifters. These lifters help users get out of the bathtubs more conveniently than by getting out without assistance. These provide the safety users need so they can be comfortable in getting in and out of the tub. Regardless of the size of tub one uses there is…
CPAP Use in Elderly Patients With OSA Appears to Reduce The Risk of Cardiovascul …
ATS 2011, DENVER – According to a landmark study by researchers in Spain, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) effectively decreases the risk of cardiovascular death in elderly patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The findings presented at the American Thoracic Society's 2011 International Conference, held from May 13th to 18th in Denver, are the first large-scale study to assess the impact of OSA and the effectiveness of CPAP…
Demographics and Improving Technology to Provide Coagulation Self-Testing with P …
(Amherst, NH) – The ability of patients to monitor their own serum levels is deemed to be a critical tool in reducing the pathological effects of difficult-to-control disease factors. For the millions of patients in the US and worldwide prescribed warfarin for oral anticoagulation therapy (OAT), the ability to monitor coagulation rates and adjust drug dosage to optimize therapeutic outcomes is a critical element of patient care. The availability of…
‘Kudos to Yoplait,’ Says National Eating Disorders Association
SEATTLE — The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) applauds Yoplait and parent company General Mills for their sensitivity in agreeing to remove an advertising campaign that many felt had negative implications for people suffering from eating disorders or those with a pre-disposition to developing such an illness.
According to Lynn Grefe, president and CEO of NEDA – after conversations with General Mills executives Eric Galler, vice president of marketing, Yoplait, and…
Axium Healthcare Pharmacy Adds New Hepatitis C Drugs to their HEPVisionsSM Thera …
Axium Healthcare Pharmacy, one of the nation’s largest independent specialty pharmacy providers, announced today the addition of VictrelisTM and IncivekTM to its HEPVisionsSM Therapy Management Program.
The announcement comes on the heels of the FDA’s approval of Merck’s VictrelisTM and Vertex’s IncivekTM. Both drugs are approved for use in combination with peg interferon and ribavirin, creating a triple therapy regimen.
Clinical trials have shown that using one of the…
MTC to Offer Discount Cosmetic Surgery in Costa Rica
Cosmetic surgery in Costa Rica is popular for a number of reasons like the level of medical expertise available there, the low cost of plastic surgery procedures, and its attraction as a tourism spot. Costa Rica is also quite close by to the United States and Canada and presents minimal problem in travel planning or budgeting.
Costa Rica cosmetic surgery prices are very affordable and are a relief to people…
Free Scooter Test Ride Available Through Top Mobility
Top Mobility, leaders in retail for mobility products, is proud to announce an unprecedented offer. Potential scooter users will have the opportunity to test ride a scooter of their choice at their home so they can get a feel of it before they buy it to ensure it fits all their needs. It is a way to appreciate the device before it is purchased and a professional consultant will…
Ultrasonic Medical Equipment
Ultrasonic Equipment is a kind of Medical Equipment which works as the same way the bat do when they fly. The machine sends out high frequency sound waves into the body which travel at the same speed until they come out to some sort of a differential. This might be where bone meets tissue or fluids meet tissue.Here some of the waves get reflected back to the medical ultrasound equipment…
Ultra Jojoba Shampoo by Vitamin Power Once Again Available From the Vitamin Mine …
Vitamin Power has created a batch of Ultra Jojoba Shampoo that meets its strict quality control standards. This returning product is now available from the Vitamin Mineral Shop.
Clinton Township, Michigan -- Established in 1975, Vitamin Power is an exclusive line of nutritional healthcare products. Vitamin Power will be distributing this returning product in the same manner as the rest of the line, through independent retailers, health professionals and…
Axium Healthcare Pharmacy Receives 2011 SMART Awards Recognition
Axium Healthcare Pharmacy, one of the nation’s largest independent specialty pharmacy providers, announced today that it has been selected as the 2011 SMART Awards recipient in the Healthcare & Life Sciences category by the Orlando Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG Orlando).
“We’re proud to be recognized as a recipient of the 2011 SMART Awards,” said Mark Montgomery, President and CEO of Axium Healthcare Pharmacy. “It is through…
Natural products for enhancing pregnancy chances
Pregnancy Herbal Support (PHS) offers couples everywhere a better chance for a quick and safe conception process.
Our unique formulas are made from select Chinese herbs, and are designed to both prepare the body for a natural pregnancy, and work together with different medical procedures such as IUI and IVF hormone treatments, to increase success rates of embryo implantation and new pregnancies.
Our products cover all aspects of the pregnancy process and…
As Recalls Continue On Dangerous Stimulant-Based Weight Loss Products, Health Di …
June 10, 2011 - Irvine, CA - Health Direct Nutrition is pleased to announce that its new weight loss supplement 24/7 Weight Loss(TM) has achieved nationwide distribution. Experiencing significant growth since launch, the stimulant-free thermogenic 24/7 Weight Loss(TM) is now offered in hundreds of independent health food stores nationwide including regional chains Super Supplements and Mother's Market as well as online retailers Amazon.com Marketplace, Vitacost.com, iHerb.com, NetNutri.com and LuckyVitamin.com.
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Gastroenterology Associates Gives Patients Greater Access to Medical Information …
Mobile users have convenient access to symptoms, diseases and physician information, anytime, anywhere, with iTriage
Birmingham, AL – June 13, 2011 – Gastroenterology Associates announced today that they have joined the growing number of physician groups across the country reaching out to mobile users through iTriage® - a smartphone application developed by Healthagen®.
According to a recent survey by Nielson Company, thirty-one percent of mobile consumers in the U.…
GMI Launches New Web Site
June 13, 2011, Charlotte, NC - GMI (Global Medical Imaging), a brand-indifferent ultrasound and nuclear imaging technology & service provider, is proud to announce the launch of their newly revamped web site – www.gmi3.com. The new site is representative of GMI’s progressive and innovated spirit and provides visitors with an effective and interactive channel to learn about GMI’s capabilities, expertise, training programs & service.
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About GMI
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Global Medical…
Polymedco Attends American Cancer Society Charity Golf Outing
June 13, 2011: Polymedco is pleased to announce that it will attend the Charity Golf Outing for the American Cancer Society on June 14th. The event will take place at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Polymedco has donated $5000 to the event. Proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society saves lives and creates more…
Women's Superfood Multi-Nutrient Herbal Complex Is Now Available From the Vitami …
Clinton Township, Michigan -- Established in 1975, Vitamin Power is an exclusive line of nutritional healthcare products. The addition of Women's Superfood Multi-Nutrient Herbal Complex enhances this line. Vitamin Power will be distributing this new product in the same manner as the rest of the line, through independent retailers, health professionals and authorized dealers worldwide. Blending the best of science and nature, Vitamin Power products provide powerful…
Weltrek Opens Issue of WelPass
Westport, Connecticut, June 6th 2011 – Weltrek announces the launch of medical tourism and healthcare destination guides providing exclusive highlights of a destination, country or city with detailed information about the quality of healthcare found in that region.
Weltrek Officially also announces Wel-pass to be given to patients at reduced cost for a limited period of time. Acquiring the Wel-pass allows patients to talk to their prospective surgeon via phone or…
Executive Health Care Provider EliteHealth Selected by Holman Auto's Executive T …
June 10, 2011 (Miami, Florida) – A leading provider of executive health and corporate health programs, concierge medical service EliteHealth has been selected by the southern division of Holman Automotive Group – one of the nation’s top auto dealership and leasing companies – to provide a Wellness Program for their managerial staff. The move follows a successful implementation of EliteHealth’s Executive Wellness Program in 2010, which has provided concierge…
Lucky on the road – Founder of Zirkonzahn Enrico Steger on tour through Asia at …
Níhǎo- Konnichi wa!- Annyeong Haseyo! – This is how Enrico Steger and Wilfried Tratter were welcomed in Taipei, Yokohama and Seoul during their Zirkonzahn-Tour through Asia in early March. The inventor of Zirkonzahn and his CAD/CAM expert visited partners and clients and presented new products. More than 500 dental technicians and dentists learned about Prettau Zirconia and, of course, about the CAD/CAM 5-TEC system by Zirkonzahn. Since Asians are particularly…
EAES Congress 2011: Italian market launch of the new and innovative r2 DRIVE ins …
Tübingen, June 10th, 2011 – Tuebingen Scientific Medical GmbH, producer of deflectable, laparoscopic instruments, presents the new radius r2 SERIES at the EAES Congress (European Association for Endoscopic Surgery) in Torino, Italy.
In cooperation with the local specialists from Euromedical S.r.l., Brescia, the new
r2 DRIVE instruments will be presented to the international audience on the EAES Congress. At the same time this event will host the local market launch…
VetSource Awarded Vet-VIPPS Certification
Portland, OR: VetSource, a leading provider of veterinary sponsored home delivery services, is pleased to announce that as of June 8th, 2011, it has earned Veterinary-Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (Vet-VIPPS) certification from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
Recognized for it’s innovative e-scripting tools and compliance building programs, VetSource’s new status as Vet-VIPPS Certified identifies VetSource as a fully licensed pharmacy in compliance with all applicable state boards…
Healthagen Chosen as One of Ten Plenary Presenters at The Health Data Initiative …
Lakewood, CO—(June 9, 2011 – Healthagen® will announce a newly integrated government dataset of the nation’s mental health facilities on its iTriage® mobile healthcare platform this morning in the nation’s capitol. Peter Hudson, M.D., CEO of Healthagen, will demonstrate this data integration in the morning plenary session at The Health Data Initiative Forum held at the Natcher Conference Center.
The Forum, which is hosted jointly by the Institute of Medicine (IOM)…
White Plains Hospital CEO Jon B. Schandler Wins Father of the Year Award
White Plains, NY (June, 2011) - White Plains Hospital President and CEO, Jon B. Schandler has been named a 2011 Father of the Year by the Greater New York Father’s Day Council of Westchester County.
Each year the Father’s Day Council identifies and honors fathers who have demonstrated the ability to balance their personal lives with their professional careers, to serve as role models for their children, and to help make…
XTRAC Laser Provides New Hope for Children with Psoriasis
About 20,000 children in the United States under the age of 10 are diagnosed with psoriasis every year. For many, the disease goes beyond painful red, dry patches of scaly, thickened skin; the emotional side-effects are equally life altering—with nearly 50 percent of children reporting that they have been bullied because of their disease. The XTRAC® Excimer Laser (www.XTRACLaser.com) offers new hope for this often underserved population, giving children…
Med-El US presents itself in a new modern design
Med-EL is still doing pioneer work on the subject of implantable hearing solutions. MED EL products are the result of 30 years of focused research and a commitment by its founders to fostering a company culture of excellence.
The company’s strong and consistent focus on research and development will continue to fuel the pipeline of new ideas and innovations. Med-El is deemed to be a reliable partner for clients…
Allium Medical Receives a Janapese Patent for TPS
Allium Medical Solutions Ltd., the developer and manufacturer of innovative, site-specific stents for the urinary, biliary and gastro-intestinal systems, announced that it has been granted a patent by the Japanese Patent Office for its application named "STENT". The filing refers to the unique design of its Triangular Prostatic Stent (TPS). The TPS is a novel solution for patients for the management of posterior urethral occlusions caused by benign and malignant…
Transplantation of lungs: recovered from donors after euthanasia
Donors after cardiac death have increasingly provided organs for lung transplantation in Belgium. Between 01/2007-12/2009 in Leuven 17 isolated lung transplantations were performed from cardiac death donors, including four after euthanasia, Dirk van Raemdonck and colleagues (Leuven) report. "All donors expressed their wish for organ donation once their request for euthanasia was granted according to Belgian legislation. All donors suffered from an unbearable non-malignant disorder." One recipient died from a…
Non Surgical Face Lift Achieves A Youthful, Natural Look Without Invasive Surger …
Caston, Norfolk ( openpr ) June 08, 2011 - Dr. Roger Amar’s FAMI technique has provided rare longevity and predictability in rejuvenation procedures through the use of purified adult stem cells, injected into the core of a patient’s muscle.
Dr. Amar has perfected the FAMI approach through the use of a patient’s own mesenchymal stem cells. The FAMI technique came about 6 years ago. Dr. Amar uses the Fresh autologous mesenchymal…
Parent Choices for Struggling Teens Debuts on LA Talk Radio
Woodbury Reports is pleased to announce on behalf of Parent Choices for Struggling Teens that Independent Educational Consultants Bob Kantar from Vermont and Larry Stednitz, PhD, located in California, were featured guests on host Lon Woodbury's Internet Talk Radio show, Parent Choices for Struggling Teens on Monday, June 6th.
Both Stednitz and Kantar started working with teens in the 1970's. Stednitz began working in treatment facilities for teens and Kantar…
Family Health Network Announces New Social Media Coordinator
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – June 8, 2011 – Family Health Network is excited to announce the most recent addition to its team with the appointment of Sarah Browder as Social Media Coordinator. Family Health Network recently launched its Connected for Life online program designed to help families stay in touch, monitor, and assist older family members who desire to live longer, healthier, more independent lives.
“We’re really excited…
Medepage Breathes New Life Into Healthcare Jobs Market
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia – June 8, 2011 – Medepage breathes new life into the healthcare sector jobs market with the release of their healthcare community website.
MEDEPAGE announced today that their healthcare community and jobs search website medepage.com, will be released and open to Members and Clients on Monday 8th June 2011.
This ushers in a new era for the online healthcare sector because it brings a more interactive approach to an…
Non-communicable diseases in the developing world – a hidden pandemic? AboutKids …
AboutKidsHealth, leading online provider of children’s health information, reports on possible causes for the alarmingly high growth of non-communicable diseases in the developing world.
In the heart of the densely packed streets of Dhaka in Bangladesh lie two of the country’s largest international middle-schools, Heed and Maple Leaf School. Reputed for their high academic standards, the schools are the most popular and populous in the country, despite one obvious peculiarity: each…
