Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
THE PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION AND BREASTLIGHT TEAM UP FOR GREATER BREAST HEALTH
For this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness month Breastlight, the leading breast screening device for self examination, has teamed up with the Pink Ribbon Foundation to help raise vital funds for the research and treatment of the disease.
Throughout October Breastlight are offering an exclusive £10 discount on all online orders of Breastlight units, with £1 from each sale going directly to the Pink Ribbon Foundation. Breast Cancer Awareness month is…
Polymedco, Inc., and Cardinal Health Sign Agreement for Distribution of Oncologi …
September 13, 2011: Polymedco, Inc. is pleased to announce its exclusive agreement with Cardinal Health, Inc., for distribution of its market leading automated FIT product, a fecal occult blood analyzer that can help increase patient compliance rates and aid in the early detection of colorectal cancer. The agreement includes distribution of the OC-Auto Micro 80; automated FIT analyzer; and OC-Sensor Diana, a high throughput automated FIT analyzer, to the…
The CPAP Shop Implements Advanced Magento Ecommerce Solution to Better Serve the …
September 20, 2011, The CPAP Shop, a national distributor of products and supplies to help those who suffer from sleep apnea, is pleased to announce their new, multifunctional ecommerce store is now live at http://www.thecpapshop.com.
The CPAP Shop, a family-run business for eight years, is dedicated to bringing quality CPAP and sleep aid products, as well as exceptional customer service to the sleep apnea community. Moreover, we strive to provide…
First-time mums turn to the internet instead of their midwife
NEW mums are turning to the internet instead of their midwife with simple baby care questions.
Recent research undertaken by Google shows that in their first week of becoming a parent, women’s internet searches double, with some of the most searched for questions being:
• How to change a nappy
• How to bath a baby
• How to put a baby to bed and help them sleep through the night
The results compiled by search engine Google,…
Infacol release first ever series of Baby Massage mini-films
British families’ No.1 infant colic remedy, Infacol, have produced a series of revolutionary, short educational movies around baby massage, an increasingly popular method of natural treatment of colic in infants.
Inspired by the dramatic increase in demand for knowledge surrounding baby massage, the brand have collaborated with champion midwife, Nikki Khan, to produce a series of 6 short movies.
Throughout the movies, we see Nikki explaining exactly what Colic is, then…
Most Affordable Heart Hole Surgery (ASD/VSD) by one the Most Successful Pediatri …
surgicalsaving.com presents In Association with Dr. Viresh Mahajan and Max Super Specialty Hospital. The Most Affordable Treatment for Heart Hole Surgery (ASD/VSD) @ USD 6000 inclusive Of all charges.
Surgical saving offers most affordable treatment of heart hole surgery (ASD/VSD) by one of the most eminent pediatric cardiologists of India. Surgical saving provides economical packages for the patients coming from all over the world to India.
A hole in the heart is…
FyMed Expands Its Drug Discovery and Development Portfolio Through Innovative Pe …
FyMed, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative drug development through sophisticated biomarker discovery methodologies in personalized medicine, today announced strategic and operational expansion plans following the successful completion of major preclinical drug studies utilizing the Company’s proprietary companion diagnostics and prognostic technologies.
“This expansion will enable us to continue to discover and develop novel linked pharmaceutical-biomarker products that will offer the latest advances in personalized medicine,” said Ben Johns, Ph.D.,…
Silicone Gel: Implant of Choice Over Saline
Portsmouth, NH- Most plastic surgeons agree that silicone gel-filled implants are the implant of choice over saline-filled implants. Among the numerous reasons are the more natural look and feel of silicone implants, the better guarantee of the product and the fact that over 90 % of the rest of the world uses silicone breast implants over saline. Silicone implants are increasingly chosen in the United States also to improve…
HairCenters.com Offers Over 82 Models of the Finest Quality Hair Systems
Beverly Hills, California, U.S – September 15, 2011. Haircenter.com offers products of totally natural and undetectable hair replacement centers, one of the premium non surgical hair replacement companies in the world.
It offers a large selection of 82 models of hair replacement systems from several manufacturers such as at mail order prices. Company claims that almost 40% of their clientele base are former Hair Club for men customers.
Non surgical Hair…
Innocent Vitamins Reaches Out-of-Court Agreement stopping Innocent Drinks from E …
I’m still Innocent but decided to be Innovitive, says Innocent Vitamins founder, Dawn Reid
West Sussex – Innocent Vitamins and Nutrition Ltd founder Dawn Reid has reached an out-of-court commercial resolution with Fresh Trading Ltd, manufacturers of Innocent Drinks and majority-owned by The Coca Cola Company, regarding use of the word ‘innocent’.
Dawn said, “I decided to change the name because I could no longer justify the costs of my lawyers responding…
SeniorHomes.com Team Walks in Support of Alzheimer's
Walk to End Alzheimer's in Pacific Northwest – Seattle Region
SeniorHomes.com, the most comprehensive resource for seniors and their families searching for senior care or housing, joined in the Alzheimer's Association of Western and Central Washington's Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, September 10th,. The team worked diligently to raise funds and obtain sponsors to aid research funding to find a cure for this debilitating disease.
The Walk to End Alzheimer's strikes…
Listerine Whitening Products: Innovation In Teeth Bleaching
Several new Listerine whitening products show that innovation is still going strong in the teeth whitening industry. First, Listerine's convenient on-the-go whitening strips completely dissolve in the mouth, leaving nothing to remove. Whitening strips are most effective when used several times during the day but traditional whitening strips leave a plastic liner that must be removed and discarded after the treatment. This makes them inconvenient for anyone with a busy…
POSITION PERFECTLY: 2000 SURGERIES PERFORMED WITH SMI SURGERY GUIDANCE™
SMI Surgery Guidance™ Solution is Mature and Complete From Pre-Op Diagnostics to Post-Op Assessment
SensoMotoric Instruments GmbH (SMI), the established leader in eye tracking solutions for refractive laser surgery, exhibits the latest version of its Surgery Guidance Solution at the annual congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons – ESCRS in Vienna, September 17th – 20th. The SMI Surgery Guidance™ solution allows surgeons to position perfectly cataract…
Olive Grove Retirement Resort Partners with SYNERGY HomeCare Professional, Compa …
[September 16, 2011]- [Corona, CA]- The newest resident at the Olive Grove Retirement Resort is non- medical home care provider, SYNERGY HomeCare of Inland Empire Southwest. As of August 20, 2011, the home care company is now the premier provider of companionship and personal care for the retirement resort.
Olive Grove Retirement Resort recently partnered with SYNERGY HomeCare to continue to provide excellent retirement living to each resident. Residents…
Baseball Legend Johnny Bench Endorses New Eyeglass eStore OpDocs
Baseball legend Johnny Bench will be promoting the new eStore being launched by OpDocs (OpDocs.com), an online fashion eyewear glasses retailer recently started by three practicing optometrists. In the midst of a busy public speaking and mentoring schedule, Bench has served as a mentor to the University of Cincinnati baseball team. Bench has taken a great interest in the team; he recently included them as part of a study of…
Arturo C. Taca, Jr., M.D., FABPN, INSynergy Treatment Center Founder, Interviewe …
September 16, 2011 (St. Louis) – Arturo C Taca, Jr., M.D., Diplomate- American Board of Addiction Medicine and founder of INSynergy Treatment Center, an outpatient medical facility that treats patients with drug and alcohol addictions using a modern-day approach combining medical pharmaceutical therapy with counseling, was recently interviewed by Rodney Gross, Ph.D., RSVP Health Radio host, about the phenomenon of bath salt drugs and how to spot their use and…
Critical Illness Insurance Group Comments On Decline In Lung Cancer Rates
New lung cancer cases declined among men in 35 states and among women in six states.
According to new research the decline represents the time period between 1999 and 2008. Among women, lung cancer incidence decreased nationwide between 2006 and 2008, after increasing steadily for decades.
The decrease in lung cancer cases corresponds closely with smoking patterns across the nation according to the report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and…
Who Can Benefit From Non Surgical Spinal Decompression Therapy
In the past, chronic back pain sufferers had to resort to spine surgery to get effective relief. Those who do not wish to choose this option or who cannot afford the expensive surgical option can now opt for non surgical spinal decompression therapy. Many people are now taking advantage of this treatment option. Who can benefit from non surgical spinal decompression therapy? Read on for more information regarding this.
http://www.hqbk.com/spinal-decompression/brooklyn-non-surgical-spinal-decompression.htm
Who Can…
How Wilderness Therapy Is Unique
Parent Choices for Struggling Teens discussed on the weekly talk radio show the unique effectiveness of wilderness therapy. Katherine Eastlake, clinical director of Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy program spoke about this on LATalkRadio.
"The effectiveness of wilderness therapy comes largely from fully immersing the children in a unique natural environment," Katherine Eastlake said on Lon Woodbury's Internet Talk Radio Show, "Parent Choices for Struggling Teens” September 12, 2011 on LATalkRadio,…
Care United’s Urgent Care of Laramie Goes Mobile with iTriage
Laramie residents have convenient, on-the-go access to medical information at their fingertips with the iTriage smartphone app
Laramie, WY – (September 15, 2011) – With U.S. smartphone ownership now topping 35% according to a recent Pew Internet study, more consumers than ever before are using their mobile devices to access information online. Urgent Care of Laramie, Care United Medical Center’s newest urgent care clinic announced today that they have…
Utopia Home Care Offers Free Caregiver Training at Its Kings Park and Westbury O …
Utopia Home Care offers family caregiver classes on a monthly basis throughout its Nassau and Suffolk locations. A trusted name in the home care industry, Utopia provides these classes free of charge as a community service to help support families who may be taking on caregiver responsibilities themselves.
The focus of the instruction will be based off each participant’s individual needs, covering fundamental topics and techniques related to…
Actovegin and other NYCOMED products called the medicines of the year at PANACEA …
On September 8, 2011 the solemn awarding ceremony of Ukrainian contest for pharmaceutical professionals PANACEA-2011 took place. The medicinal products Actovegin, Calcium D3 Nycomed, Concor and Cardiomagnyl produced by Nycomed are called the winners in their groups in the nomination “The Medicines of the Year”. Moreover, Nycomed was recognized as the best in the nomination “Foreign fast-growing company”.
“These awards of Panacea are the proof of company recognition – first of…
PARKINSON RESEARCH FOUNDATION (PRF) Develops New Patient Outreach Program
One of the principal missions of the Parkinson Research Foundation (PRF) that distinguishes it from other Parkinson organizations is PRF’s focus on patient education; specifically education that enables Parkinson patients and their caregivers to live fuller and more comfortable lives with Parkinson's disease.
The Foundation’s educational events, including educational cruises, gather leading Parkinson experts, therapists and nutritionists from across the country to offer life-changing tools and knowledge for individuals affected…
Webinar presenting Preventing Costly Out-of-Specification Investigations
METTLER TOLEDO today announced an upcoming webinar with special guest presenter Dr. Charles Ray, former Associate Director of Analytical R&D at Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. This webinar will show how improving the efficiency and reliability of the sample preparation process with automation can address up to 50% of the causes of Out-of-Specifcation (OOS) results. The Webinar will be hosted on September 20, 2011 at 11:00 EST (15:00 GMT) by Pharmaceutical Technology.…
Las Vegas Pediatric Orthodontics Provider Says Medical History Matters at the Or …
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Filling out new patient paperwork can be time-consuming, but Dr. David Alpan wants people to know how the important the information they provide really is.
The details on the medical history pages help the orthodontist determine the best treatment plan and how to keep the patient healthy throughout the process. That is why providing the complete-and current- medical history is crucial, according to the Las Vegas pediatric…
New Yoga Program Blends Health, Fitness and the Outdoors
BOULDER, CO – September 13, 2011. A sun salutation is much more real and alive when done outdoors under the early morning glow of the Flatirons. From their lofty perch atop Scott Carpenter Park, the boot camp folks at Fitness For Living provides such an opportunity at their new PowerFit Yoga Camps. After a year of planning, they have brought this innovative open-air yoga program to Boulder.…
The JogStyle by Omron motivates to move more in everyday life
"Just walk a few steps by foot" or "Take the stairs instead of the elevator." Everyone knows the little man in the ear, the repeated calls to do more exercise in everyday life. An ordinary office worker sits an average of eight hours per day at the desk and goes only around 3.000 steps. For many people it is hard to overcome their inner temptation to exercise regularly and prefer…
Nature Coming To The Rescue Of The Weight Loss Industry
For a long while now, the word ‘diet pill’ has been a dirty word. Associated with nausea, palpitations, addictions and a whole other bunch of nasty side effects, the word ‘diet pill’ has been a word people have turned their noses up at, despite obesity in the Western World increasing day be day.
However, in the last few years, a new breed of weight loss products have come onto the market.…
PUBLIC INVITED TO “SAFE RETURN” EVENT AT MIRADOR
WHAT:
Mirador, a life care senior living community in Corpus Christi, is welcoming the public to a special event where families can come and obtain information about how to register their loved one for a Safe Return bracelet or necklace.
Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided.
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Speaker presentations, “How to Maintain Your Brain” by Felipa Wilmont
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Neurological perspective on “Maintaining Your…
Celebrities can’t get enough Hangover Gone for the Emmy’s
Wilmington, NC (Sep. 14, 2011) – A big hit at the Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards last May, Hangover Gone Deterrent & Detox shot will be front & center in this year's Primetime Emmy's ® Gifting Lounge in the Penthouse of Luxe Hotel on Rodeo Drive.
WOW! Creations, coordinator of this year’s Primetime Emmy® Gifting Lounge, hand selects innovative and emerging brands for the honor. 150 attendees of the awards show…
Dental & Medical Practice Web Design
New York/New York, United States (Free-Press-Release.com) September 14, 2011 -- Located in New York, DoctorsInternet.com is a website design and marketing company that offers professional web design and marketing services exclusively to doctors, dentists and other health professionals.
A web presence for doctors and dentists is becoming more important every day as more patients search the Internet for local health professionals instead of using the Yellow Pages. …
Aeromedevac, Inc. Services 1st Tecate SCORE San Felipe Challenge of Champions De …
San Diego, CA, September 6, 2011- Aeromedevac, Inc. announced its plan to be the primary air ambulance provider at SCORE International’s upcoming race, September 9th – 11th, in San Felipe, Baja, California, Mexico. The Challenge of the Champions Desert Race is new to the Mexi-Cali area, joining several other dirt races serviced by Aeromedevac teams.
“This is the first year these particular races are being held in San Felipe, or…
Doctors Launch Bleachbath.com
This month a group of prominent doctors launched the site BleachBath.com to act as a valuable resource for both doctors and patients. The goal of the website is to establish a centralized location for all the latest research and information regarding the use of bleach baths to treat eczema, Atopic Dermatitis, psoriasis, Staphylococcus aureus (staph), Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MSRA), and other skin infections.
One of the site…
MEDIA ADVISORY for 9/16/11 Long Island Thermography Celebrates Grand Opening
Who: John S. Milone, President, Long Island Thermography
Long Island Thermography staff members
…
Transcendental meditation for health and happiness
This form of meditation distinguishes itself by its encompassing, ideological philosophy. Transcendental meditation is a protected trademark. The technique may be taught only by authorized TM teachers and is charged. The founder of the related movement “Global Nation of World Peace” is Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Transcendental meditation focuses not only on the bliss of the individual but strives to reach at a global state of salvation. Maharishis claim that transcendental…
Gold nuggets for biotechnology
Particular introduces laser-generated nanoparticle conjugates
While the gold price keeps setting new records, nanoparticles from pure gold are also gaining importance in biotechnology. Particular GmbH from Germany now uses a laser method to produce them with high purity and conjugate them with high efficiency – in amounts on the milliliter scale.
Gold nanoparticles can be conjugated with biological molecules and have special optical properties that allow to detect and characterize…
Mayor Proclaims Oakville Backpack Safety Month
With the children getting back to school Oakville Chiropractic Centre Dr Brian Huggins and Dr Tiffany Huggins along with Mayor Rob Burton are declaring September Oakville Backpack Safety Month. This coincides with several other organizations throughout North America as well as the Ontario Chiropractic Association.
“Many parents do not realize the negative ramifications of a young spine carrying an improper load.” stated Dr. Huggins.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety…
Wear The Pink Socks Croyez takes a Pink ‘step’ in support of Breast Cancer Aware …
[Singapore, September 2011] In support of Breast Cancer Awareness 2011 in Singapore by Breast Cancer Foundation (“BCF”), Croyez Studio, the first and largest fitness studio in Asia that offers group Power Plate® workouts, pledges to donate $5 for BCF’s yearly Pink Ribbon project for each customer who wears pink socks.
Recent research has shown that exercise reduces the risk of breast cancer. According to Journal of Breast Cancer Research, November 2008,…
So Simple A Caveman Can Do It:
Sept. 13, 2011, Dover, DE To borrow a phrase from the GEICO commercials, pushups are “so simple a caveman can do it.”
That’s why Chris Gray of Punch Kettlebell Gym, Delaware’s leading fitness expert is such a huge fan of pushups. “Anyone can do pushups, and they can be done almost anywhere,” says Gray. “Plus, one of the great things about pushups is how they strengthen the core and build…
Alzheimer’s, Arthritis & Heart Disease - Research Reveals: Common Cause, Common …
Aneby, Sweden, (Ekotopia) – Sept. 14, 2011 - Researchers in dozens of countries have largely confirmed the original thesis of cardiologist Kurt A. Oster, M.D. and Fairfield University professor Donald J. Ross, Ph.D. about the enzyme XO in homogenized milk triggering atherosclerosis, chest pain, heart attacks, non-healing wounds, gout, psoriasis and multiple sclerosis. In fact, XO is now thought to be behind more than 50 chronic degenerative diseases.
According to the…
MEDIA ADVISORY for 9/15 Astoria Medical, Dental & LASIK Center Celebrates Grand …
Who: Irfan Iqbal, President/CEO, Astoria Medical, Dental & LASIK Center
Doctors and Staff Members of Astoria Medical, Dental & LASIK Center
…
National Eating Disorders Association Expands Mentoring Programs to Include ‘Los …
NEW YORK CITY — Expanding its successful NEDA Navigator’s program launched in March, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) today announced a second unique, but much needed new program, the NEDA Loss Support Network.
NEDA Navigators – which now numbers 87 Navigators in 31 states and two Canadian provinces – help guide those struggling or concerned about a loved one to connect with local treatment options and resources and to provide…
Nanobiotix Starts Clinical Trial with Lead Product NBTXR3
- A Completely New Cancer Treatment to Be Tested in Patients
with Soft Tissue Sarcoma -
Paris, France - September 13th 2011 - Nanobiotix, a company developing novel cancer nanotherapeutics, announced today that its lead compound NBTXR3 has received the formal authorization from the French Medicine Agency, AFSSAPS, to start the first clinical trial.
27 patients diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma will be enrolled in the Phase I study and will receive…
Health and Social Care Reform 2011 Conference
London, 13th September, 2011: This Wednesday, 14th September, Government Knowledge is hosting a conference for key stakeholders to discuss on the NHS reform and examine the impact of the Health and Social Care Bill.
The following speakers are confirmed to speak at the event:
Steve Field CBE, NHS Future Forum / Dr Clare Gerada, Royal College of General Practitioners / Shaun Gallagher, Director of Social Care Policy, Department…
The Role of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in the Treatment of Infant Respiratory …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York, U.S.:Newborns who are diagnosed with infant respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) are often cared for by neonatal nurse practitioners in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Infant respiratory distress syndrome is characterized by a lack of surfactant in the lungs. Surfactant is a naturally occurring substance that coats the lungs and helps them to function properly. Infants who are born prematurely -- that is, born at least…
BHM Healthcare Solutions has Unprecedented Success with North Carolina Waiver
BHM Healthcare Solutions, a nationwide healthcare consulting company, has recently experienced unprecedented success in RFA submission by assisting NC organizations in responding to an RFA for Medicaid Waiver Expansion. Every single client that BHM assisted in responding to the RFA was chosen to participate in the next step of the Waiver Expansion program, and three of the four LMEs chosen worked closely with BHM Healthcare Solutions throughout the application process.
St.…
Top Daoist Scholar Livia Kohn to Speak at Adelphi University on September 19
Adelphi University is pleased to host top Daoist scholar Livia Kohn, professor emerita of Boston University’s Department of Religion, on Monday, September 19, 2011, at 12:00 p.m. in Adelphi’s Swirbul Library Room 101, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is sponsored by Asian Studies, the College of Arts & Sciences, Gender Studies, the History Department, and University Libraries. This is free and open to the public.
At the lecture,…
Solutions for a thorough gentle dry shave
Most men are aware of the side effects that appear with a dry shave. The skin is irritated and stubbles are left behind. Small pimples and redness are caused by shaving. How is a thorough shave without skin irritation possible and what can be done against these complaints?
About the electric shaver: First of all, it is important to have a good electric razor. There are differences in quality, which depend…
Berlin´s Medical-Technical Companies: Permanent Secretary Almuth Hartwig-Tiedt v …
Berlin, 12 September 2011: The Permanent Secretary for Economics, Technology and Women’s Issues, Almuth Hartwig-Tiedt visited Berlin Heart a few days ago, as part of an information tour regarding the current situation of Berlin´s Med-Tech companies – and particularly, the ventricular (heart) assist device market.
Together with the General Management of Berlin Heart, latest therapy options with heart-assist devices were discussed. As Berlin Heart´s EXCOR® Pediatric device for children is unique…
Ways for an all-around perfect wet shave
It is well-known that the majority of men are wet shavers. But altough a wet shave is often preferred to a dry shave, skin irritation, cuts, pimples and redness occur on the skin.
The skin is irritated and aches, instead of feeling its babysoft smoothness . What are the reasons and how can these side effects be avoided?
When shaving, micro-injuries occur on the skin. Because our skin is most flexible in…
