Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Muscle Beach® will Lend its Name Through Product Licensing
Muscle Beach®, the iconic fitness brand that single-handedly jumpstarted the fitness revolution, will soon have products bearing its legendary name on store shelves throughout the world.
Wilbraham, MA, June 20, 2011 -- Muscle Beach®, the iconic fitness brand that single-handedly jumpstarted the fitness revolution, will soon have products bearing its legendary name on store shelves throughout the world.
Muscle Beach, Inc., the parent company of the brand, is currently negotiating with a…
Pete Welsh, Vice President of Polymedco, and his wife Shirley Welsh, have donate …
June 27, 2011: Pete Welsh, Vice President of Polymedco, and his wife Shirley Welsh, have donated $8,000 to the Naples Children and Education Foundation.
Pete Welsh, Vice President of Polymedco, and his wife Shirley Welsh, reside in Naples, FL, and have a strong bond with the local community.
Welsh said about the donation “It is truly an honor for me to donate this small gift to the Naples Children and Education…
Rising demand for better quality imaging driving the MRI Equipment Market in Ind …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches a report on the MRI Equipment Market in India 2011 as part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry report series.
Mumbai, India – July 20, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its MRI Equipment Market in India 2011 report. The market is expected to show steady growth owing to the increasing participation of Indian players in manufacturing. Currently, the…
Muscle Beach® Turns Industry’s First Ever Triple Play
Muscle Beach®, the iconic fitness brand that single-handedly jumpstarted the fitness revolution, has become the first fitness franchise in history to have three different types of fitness clubs in operation at the same time.
Wilbraham, MA, July 20, 2011 -- Muscle Beach®, the iconic fitness brand that single-handedly jumpstarted the fitness revolution, has become the first fitness franchise in history to have three different types of fitness clubs in operation at…
Alcohol Drug Class™ Releases New 12 Hour (Level 2) Drug and Alcohol Awareness Cl …
Alcohol Drug Class™ is a national and global provider of online educational programs in the field of alcohol and substance abuse. Owned and operated by parent company, AJ Novick Group, Inc., they have been providing distance learning education since 2003. Alcohol Drug Class™ has recently added a new 12 hour/session (Level 2) drug and alcohol awareness class to it's list of online programs used for court ordered requirements,…
Vedic Lifesciences begins clinical trial for US Dietary Supplement
Hypertension is the leading risk factor for premature death, responsible for 12.8% (7.5 million) of deaths worldwide, as well as causing up to 54% of cardiovascular deaths, according to a report from the World Health Organization published in 20101 Hypertension and its adverse effects are health problems of concern which have united researchers and Pharma companies worldwide to declare a scientific crusade against this malady.
Redwood Shores, CA, based Vedic…
PRAXIS: THE TEMPLATE-FREE EMR CERTIFIED AS COMPLETE EHR
Canoga Park, CA – July 19, 2011 – Infor-Med Corporation announced today that Praxis: The Template-Free EMR v5 was certified as a complete EHR under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Meaningful Use Program. Medical practitioners nationwide who choose Praxis EMR to demonstrate Meaningful Use are eligible to receive incentive payments of up to $63,750 under Medicaid or up to $44,000 under Medicare.
“We are proud that we…
Understanding the Multiple Theories of Colic
Finally, moms can turn to one place to see if their baby has colic, and what they can do to help them.
Long Beach, CA—July 19, 2011 – Knowing that mothers of colicky babies are exhausted beyond belief, Colic Calm has put together one comprehensive page for those who think their baby may have colic. When a baby is unusually cranky and inconsolable, mothers are desperate to find a reason. Instead…
Responsive Respiratory Introduces O2 To Go! Cylinder Duration Calculator, Free M …
The O2 To Go! Cylinder Duration Calculator App by Responsive Respiratory addresses ambulatory oxygen patient’s most common question of “How long will my cylinder last?”
Responsive Respiratory, a leader in high pressure oxygen solutions announced the availability of a free new service, the O2 To Go! Cylinder Duration Calculator, an innovative mobile application that provides Technicians, Therapists, Providers and Patients a handy tool to address the biggest concern in ambulatory oxygen…
New at Beta Klinik: pediatric radiology
Bonn, Germany. Dr. Andre W. Demant, radiologist and pediatric radiologist, has joined the interdisciplinary team of Beta Klinik´s Joint Practice for Neuroradiology, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Pediatric Radiology, Neurosurgery and Sports Medicine. Thus, pediatric radiology will play a greater role at Beta Klinik. If a child has to be sedated, our anesthesia team will support Dr. Demand with their gentle anesthesia. This way, a high quality and comfort of pediatric…
Muscle Beach® Comes to the Carolinas
Muscle Beach®, the iconic fitness brand that single-handedly jumpstarted the fitness revolution, has converted a former Nautilus Fitness Center in Orangeburg South Carolina to their prestigious brand.
Wilbraham, MA, July 19, 2011 -- Muscle Beach®, the iconic fitness brand that single-handedly jumpstarted the fitness revolution, has converted a former Nautilus Fitness Center in Orangeburg South Carolina to their prestigious brand.
“As the entity that led to the establishment of Gold's Gym® and…
Muscle Beach® Opens in Sunshine State with Club in Clearwater Beach
Muscle Beach®, the iconic fitness brand that single-handedly jumpstarted the fitness revolution, has opened a fitness center in Clearwater Beach Florida with the conversion of the former Eagle Fitness Center to their prestigious brand.
Wilbraham Massachusetts, USA, July 19, 2011 -- Muscle Beach®, the iconic fitness brand that single-handedly jumpstarted the fitness revolution, has opened a fitness center in Clearwater Beach Florida with the conversion of the former Eagle Fitness Center…
Joint Health Supplement
Salt Lake City, Utah (July 19, 2011) – ENovate Biolife LLC, announced the launch of its clinically documented supplement for joint health ‘Lanconone’. Lanconone is popular worldwide and is now available online in the US. Lanconone is an all natural formula tested to deliver greater joint flexibility and facilitate walking, bending, climbing, gardening and other everyday activities. Lanconone is manufactured under Gold standards using standardized ingredients to give fast and…
E-Prescriptions: Still Room For Improvement Says Nexus Insurance Services
Despite advances in technology within the medical field, information delivered electronically still has its challenges. A 2008 study of electronic prescriptions discovered that there was a 11.7% medication error rate of all the prescriptions. The study was published in the Journal of American Medical Information Association and conducted by a team headed by Karen Nanji, M.D. of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
The researchers reviewed 3850 computer-generated…
PhotoMedex’s ‘Itching to Win’ Contest Offers Free Phototherapy Treatments with t …
MONTGOMERYVILLE, Pa., July 18, 2011 – In honor of National Psoriasis Awareness Month in August, PhotoMedex, Inc. (NASDAQ:PHMD), an innovator of medical devices, today has launched the “Itching to Win” contest, an opportunity for six deserving psoriasis patients to win a full series of treatments with the XTRAC excimer laser.
The XTRAC laser is the only clinically proven, FDA-cleared dermatology excimer laser with independent safety and quality certifications. It provides targeted…
Indus Health Plus inks tie up with Wockhardt Hospitals, Nasik
Nasik, July 18, 2011:Indus Health Plus, has announced its tie up with Wockhardt Hospital, Nasik, to provide preventive health packages (PHP) and also extend its Healthfriend facilities to the people in the city.
The Wockhardt Hospital in Nasik is a 200 bed multi-specialty unit offering comprehensive, end-to-end care in Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Neurology, Neuro Surgery, Orthopedics and Joint Replacement Surgery. It also holds the distinction of being the first corporate…
Increasing cardiovascular diseases driving the cardiac pacemaker market in India
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches its Cardiac Pacemaker Industry India Report 2011 covering one of the emerging markets in India with strong growth prospects . It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Series reports.
Mumbai, India – July 18, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report – Cardiac Pacemaker Market – India. The Indian pacemaker industry is growing steadily.
The report…
A New Adventure in Healthy Living
Announcing the launch of health and fitness website healthadventurer.com. Health Adventurer is the brainchild of freelance writer, mom and fitness devotee Kate Trillin; whose past battles with weight loss and poor health have inspired her to create a site dedicated to those who want a fitter, healthier lifestyle.
Health Adventurer’s mission is to bring practical, relevant and useful content to anyone interested in living a healthier life. The…
Massage Magazine Insurance Plus Names Teacher-Student Giveaway Winners
July 8, 2011, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL – Massage Magazine Insurance Plus has named winners for the inaugural “Teacher – Student Giveaway”, giving three massage therapy instructors and three massage students Massage Warehouse gift certificates.
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Helix Research Center and AHRO Sign an MOU to provide GCP Training in Africa &Eu …
Inspired by the increasing demand for Trained Professionals in the Africa region and other parts of the World and inorder to contribute their share for ensuring strict GCP Compliance during clinical trials, Helix Research Center (HRC) and Africa Health Research Organization (AHRO) have signed a strategic working relationship on clinical trials program. The AHRO is a not for profit institution with offices spread across West Africa…
The Insole Store.com Introduces ProThotics Diabetic & Arthritic Shoe Insoles
(Charlotte, NC) The Insole Store.com, a leading internet retailer of shoe insoles, inserts, and orthotic arch supports announces the new addition of the ProThotics -Diabetic & Arthritic shoe insoles to their lineup of insoles for sensitive feet.
Tyler McCracken, President, states that we were looking to fill a need for a quality built yet affordable line of insoles for people dealing with Diabetes & Arthritis. We made the…
Massage Therapy Facility in Albany, NY, Increases Staffing and Capacity to Accom …
Massage in the Park, a fully licensed and insured therapeutic massage center located in Troy, New York, recently added another massage therapist to their staff, thus growing the clinic's overall capacity for clients by one third. This increase in the facility's staff will allow Massage in the Park to serve a larger number of customers in the Albany area who are seeking deep-tissue massages, couples massages, Swedish massages, and more.
By…
BATHROOM FIRM OFFERS LIFELINE TO STRICKEN DOLPHIN CUSTOMERS
A specialist bathing firm has offered a lifeline to stricken Dolphin customers by pledging to help elderly, infirm and disabled customers affected by Dolphin’s collapse into administration.
Premier Care in Bathing has offered to waive any lost deposit placed on a bathroom adaptation order from the ‘Easy Bathing’ arm of Dolphin – and to carry out the important work so the customer will not lose money – or risk their safety.
Premier…
Freemasons Donate £20,000 to Youth Cancer Trust
Youth Cancer Trust received a generous major grant of £20,000 from The Freemasons’ Grand Charity, to fund the salary of a support worker at a holiday home for young people with cancer.
Bournemouth, UK, July 15, 2011 -- Local Freemasons and Freemasons from around the country have worked together to raise these funds which were formerly presented to YCT at Zetland Court, Bournemouth, one of the many Royal Masonic Benevolent Institute…
Outside Line and Lactofree unveil app for UK’s nine million lactose intolerance …
Outside Line has unveiled its latest iPhone App for Lactofree, providing the platform’s first ever service to offer essential support and advice to the UK’s more than nine million lactose intolerant citizens.
Developed to help sufferers eat out, eat in and do the weekly shop without falling foul of their condition, the Lactofree App provides a wealth of critical information designed to assist people in avoiding many of the pitfalls of…
E*HEALTHLINE LINKS PROVIDERS AND PATIENTS TO NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE’S
E*HealthLine Assist Physicians To Meet Stage 1 Of Meaningful Use By Providing Patient-Specific Education Resources When Appropriate
** For Immediate Release**
Sacramento, California July 14, 2011 -- E*HealthLine announced today that the company’s Phoenix© Ambulatory Electronic Health Records (EMR) and ISIS©, an integrated Hospital Information Management System, allow physicians to meet stage 1 of meaningful use by providing patient-specific education resources, and by offering free service…
National Library of Addictions Presents 10th Annual Nathaniel Hakim Askia Lifeti …
Boston, MA (July 13, 2011) – On Wednesday, July 13, Senator Steven A. Tolman of the 2nd Suffolk & Middlesex District, will be honored as the 2011 recipient of the Nathaniel Hakim Askia Lifetime Achievement Award during a ceremony at Anthony’s Pier 4 in Boston. Presented by the National Library of Addictions (NLA), the award, now in its tenth year, recognizes individuals who dedicate their work and lives to helping…
SMi Group announce Managing Partnerships with CROs conference, 3rd & 4th October …
SMi Group is delighted to announce their Managing Partnerships with CROs conference. To be held on the 3rd and 4th October 2011, the event will address key issues such as new approaches to R&D methods & outsourcing activities & identifying risks in partnership formation.
The pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry is facing enormous challenges. With continuing R&D cuts, both in the workforce and financially, and compound attrition at all stages, productivity is…
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego Appoints Gloriaann Garcia as Director of …
Gloriaann will lead staff efforts in Grant Making, Public Policy and Education and Outreach.
San Diego, CA, July 14, 2011 -- Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego is proud to announce the addition of Gloriaann Garcia as the Director of Grants & Mission Initiatives. A true reflection of the growth of the local affiliate, Gloriaann will be leading staff efforts in Grant Making, Public Policy and Education and Outreach.
“We…
SMi Group announce Biomarkers in Clinical Trials, 19th & 20th September 2011
SMi Group is proud to announce its 3rd annual Biomarkers in Clinical Trials conference, which will be held in London on 19th and 20th September 2011.
Clinical trials are a costly necessity and when the decrease in drug discovery success rate is taken into account, finding new routes to streamlining them is essential in an era of mandatory efficiency. Expediting drugs while decreasing expense, lies at the heart of the rationale…
Environmental Health Trust Lauds San Francisco for Saving Right-to-Know on Cell …
Approved legislation requiring businesses to provide safety information about cell phone radiation to people before they purchase their phones is a real victory for people all over the world.
Washington, DC, July 14, 2011 -- Citizens of San Francisco won an important victory on July 11 when the Community Operations and Neighborhood Services Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved legislation requiring businesses to provide safety information about…
Registers of Medical Device Distributors and Manufacturers Around the World
One of the key factors for medical companies to succeed in foreign markets is finding a reliable partner and distributor for their products.
Obainfo is a leading company that specializes in doing medical distributor and manufacturer registers around the world. These registers are meant to help medical companies who are trying to find partners or distributors for their products in different countries.
Today, we are going to publish medical distributor and…
KINAVET Is Now Available From VetSource
Portland, OR: VetSource is pleased to announce that KINAVET-CA1 (masitinib mesylate), a new treatment option to address severe mast cell tumors in dogs, is now available. Kinavet is an exciting new option for veterinarians and pet owners to manage and reduce this common form of canine skin cancer.
Kinavet has been granted conditional approval by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration as safe and effective at delaying tumor progression in canines.…
Sun Dental Labs Creates Find A Dentist Directory Program
Clearwater, Florida (July 11, 2011) – Sun Dental Labs, a full-service US-based dental lab – has created the Find A Dentist Directory Program for their Sunflex® partial denture product. This is an online database of Sun Dental Labs’ dentists that will be found on www.sunflexpartials.com .
“Our Customer Service Team receives daily calls from patients looking for Sun Dental Labs’ products,” states Stephanie L. Jones, Director of Marketing and Customer…
Pharmacy OneSource Announces Free Webinar on the Emily Jerry Story
How a Fatal Medication Error Led to Patient Safety Advocacy
Bellevue, Wash. – Wolters Kluwer Health announced today that Pharmacy OneSource, software-as-a-service provider of Quantifi, a medication error documentation and reporting tool, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Christopher Jerry and Eric Cropp on "The Emily Jerry Story."
Learn how the tragic story of two-year old Emily Jerry's untimely death from a medication error in Ohio in 2006 has positively impacted…
Failed IVF Cycles May Be Caused By Genetics Affecting Embryo Implantation, Sugge …
July 12, 2011 (New York, NY) – A leading IVF center in NY has announced research suggesting that genetic control over the mother’s immunologic tolerance of embryos is behind some IVF failures. According to the Center for Human Reproduction, genetics can have an effect on the implantation of embryos. After over four million IVF babies worldwide and a Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology to recognize the accomplishment,…
New Job Site Has Dental Professionals Saying “Aaah”
Managing a dental practice isn’t easy and it also isn’t just about dentistry. Successful practices are all about keeping people happy, while that includes patients; it also involves a lot of other people including: vendors, referring doctors, and a group of staff that can make or break the practice.
With so much to think about, most dentists would give their eye teeth for a solution that could streamline their “people…
IVF-In Vitro Fertilisation-An Expert Interview With Clinica Fertia Spain
Malaga, Spain ( openpr ) July 12, 2011 - Clinica Fertia Spain understands that the fertility journey is very daunting for couples and single women; and a lack of knowledge contributes to fears and uncertainties. To help those considering or going for treatment, this interview with Dr. Elena Puente explains clearly the various stages of IVF-In Vitro Fertilisation in Spain, at Clinica Fertia.
Q: Dr. Puente, what would you…
Use of Dermal Fillers on the Rise.
Portsmouth, NH- The Skin Wellness Center at Atlantic Plastic surgery Center is seeing a steady increase in patients over 40 and even higher numbers of patients over 50 having non-surgical facial rejuvenation to combat the effects of aging. People who are considering a cosmetic touch-up to their face and neck are turning toward dermal fillers and Botox Cosmetic®. “Both men and women are taking better care…
Family and Corporate Health Provider EliteHealth Expands to Chile, Argentina and …
July 11, 2011 (Miami, FL) – Corporate health and concierge doctor network EliteHealth has expanded its services to Argentina, Brazil and Chile. By offering concierge medical services like 24-7 online access, priority appointments, thorough diagnostic testing and preventive care, EliteHealth provides safety and peace-of-mind for clients traveling or living abroad.
EliteHealth has official locations in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Sao Paolo, Brazil. A Chilean international insurance provider has recently…
JAOtech strengthens range of healthcare Smart Terminal support products
Adds multimedia wallbox to expand hospital bedside connectivity
Redhill, UK, 5 July 2011 – JAOtech has extended its range of accessories for its market-leading range of medical all-in-one Smart Terminals for patient bedsides with the launch of two cabinet mounting arms and a new multimedia wall mounted hub. The additions complement the existing medically certified ceiling and wall mounting arms.
The new JAOtech Arcos 9100 bedside cabinet arm provides an alternative…
Exotic Naturals now Kosher Certified through J K Kosher
Mumbai, India, July 11, 2011 – Exotic Naturals, an ISO 9001:2008 and Organic Certified dietary ingredient supplier announced that they have been awarded Kosher certification under the orthodox rabbinical supervision by J K Kosher. Kosher certified formulation list includes – Curcumin extract, Coleus Extract, Garcinia Extract, Boswellia Extract, Piperine Extract, Coffee extract and Paprika extract.
Latha Chaudhary, President, Exotic Naturals, commented, “Having our extracts certified as Kosher is certainly a…
What Can Be Done To Prevent Radiation And Toxins?
Since the radioactive contaminations of food products from the nuclear incident in Japan, there have been endless reports on food safety. Followed by the more recent E.coli infected German vegetables, consumers are starting to fear and wonder about which foods are really safe.
In fact, food has long been ubiquitous polluted. It was not long ago when we discovered that Chinese milk manufacturers manufactured milk that contained large amounts of melamine,…
Philadelphia Dental Implants Expert Says Women to be More Proactive with Oral He …
WILLIAMSPORT, COLLEGEVILLE AND PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - Results of a study involving women and their approach to oral health were released recently.
They show what Philadelphia periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo witnesses daily at his Williamsport and Collegeville office locations- women are more proactive when it comes to maintaining oral health.
DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia dental implants expert (http://www.perioimplants.us/), said he found the information interesting, but not shocking.
"Women are more diligent in terms of…
Blind skier inspires others
SNOWBIRD, Utah – It’s officially summer and in a typical year Snowbird Ski Resort would be closed for the season.
However, with one of the wettest winters on record, skiers were able to hit the slopes until the Fourth of July.
But skiers hitting the slopes so late in the season isn't, perhaps, as remarkable as who has been shredding powder lately. Her name is Brook Sexton. She's a California native who…
Stroke Association of Florida Names Board of Directors
SARASOTA, FLORIDA – The Stroke Association of Florida (SAF), a non-profit organization focused on stroke awareness and prevention and support for stroke survivors and caregivers, has named its board of directors for 2011-2012.
The announcement was made by Kim James, co-founder and executive director, along with Holly Dykema, founder and program director.
The President is Dominique Kohlenberger, MSPT, CHC, physical therapist, certified health coach and owner of Healthy Longevity.…
Sunshine vitamin boosts fertility
A study reveals that the higher the vitamin D level, the greater the chance of pregnancy following artificial insemination
An optimum supply of vitamin D is one of the success factors for so-called in-vitro fertilisation, artificial insemination in a test tube. The results of a scientific study by the Faculty of Medicine at Kocaeli University in Turkey reveal that the higher the concentration of vitamin D in the follicular fluid surrounding…
Fortis Malar Hospital conducts a very rare heart operation on a newborn
Fortis Malar Hospital today announced the successful removal of a tumor in a new born baby in the city. Leading cardiologist Dr. K R Balakrishnan, Director - Cardiac Sciences, Dr. Nandkishore Kapadia, Senior Cardio Thoracic Surgeon & Dr. Suresh Rao, HOD - Cardiac Anesthesia & Cardiac Critical Care performed a rare surgery on Baby Asiffa, 20 day old baby with a very large tumor in one of the chambers of…
HealthQuest Provides Effective Physical Therapy for Brooklyn Patients
HealthQuest, a professional New York based physical therapy center is providing effective treatments for the benefit of men and women in Brooklyn. The treatment programs are intended to help people with injuries, disabilities, musculoskeletal or neuromuscular problems, balance problems, or other conditions, recover and safely progress to independence and freedom from pain.
Comprehensive Physical Therapy Services for Successful Recovery
http://www.hqbk.com/physical-therapy.htm
HealthQuest’s therapy plans are comprehensive and incorporate treatments such as the following:
• Injury prevention…
