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Local In-Home Care Company Keeps Seniors “Grounded” This Fall
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Local In-Home Care Company Keeps Seniors “Grounded” This Fall
Senior Helpers Raises Fall Prevention Awareness
(October 2011) – The first day of fall traditionally marks Fall Prevention Awareness. One out of three adults age 65 and older falls each year, but less than half of those seniors talk with their healthcare providers about it. Falls have become a nationwide health problem - a problem that is largely preventable.…
Wind Crest Promotes Murry Mercier as Administrator of Aspen Terrace Assisted Liv …
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO—Wind Crest, an Erickson Living retirement community, announced the promotion of Murry Mercier as its Administrator of Aspen Terrace, the new assisted living neighborhood.
With Erickson Living since 2002, Mr. Mercier previously served the role of Information Technology Manager at the 84-acre campus.
His specific responsibilities at Wind Crest will focus on the successful start-up and oversight of Aspen Terrace Assisted Living, an eight-person household focused on person-centered…
Spotlight on Lpath, Inc. (OTCBB: LPTN) With Two Additional U.S. Patents Related …
(Dallas, TX. – October 6, 2011) StockGuru Shines its Spotlight on Lpath, Inc. (OTCBB: LPTN), the industry leader in lipidomics-based antibody therapeutics, announced yesterday that it had received official notification from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that Lpath has been issued two further patents to add to its expanding patent portfolio, which has grown now to 20 issued U.S. patents. The Company closed on October 5, 2011,…
The Puyallup Extrication Team and Action Training Systems Team Up For Innovative …
Poulsbo, WA, Ocotober 06, 2011 -- Every day across America and Canada, there are hundreds of vehicle collisions which often leave citizens trapped inside and in need of emergency care. There are techniques our emergency responders must be proficient in to safely extract the trapped or injured occupants of the vehicles as well as keep themselves and other responders safe on the incident scene.
Firefighters need the type of real-life, hands-on…
India amongst Fastest Growing Nations for Cosmetology
Mumbai, India—October 6th 2011—For a country that is considered as conservative by many, it may come as a surprise that currently India is in the top 5 most popular destinations in the world for cosmetology procedures. As a matter of fact India is amongst the fastest growing nations for Clinical Cosmetology & Aesthetic Medicine and soon will be behind only the United States of America and China in terms of…
Kiwaii Spring Water Makes a Splash at Giant Food Stores
100 % True New Zealand Spring Water Now Available in the Natural Foods Aisle as Part of National Debut
Premium Healthy Spring Water, Inc. (PHSW) announced today the availability of Kiwaii 100% True New Zealand Spring water for purchase beginning this fall in the natural foods aisle of Pennsylvania and Maryland Giant Food Stores. Unlike most bottled water products, Kiwaii 100% True New Zealand Spring water is naturally free of contaminates…
Residents of The Buckingham Attend Alzheimer's Fundraising Kickoff Event
September is Alzheimer’s awareness month, so it was the perfect time for residents of The Buckingham to hold an event to kickoff fundraising efforts leading up to the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk coming up in October. Residents and guests of The Buckingham senior living community came together to hear Dr. Mary Kenan give an informative presentation on the psychology of aging, memory disorders and caregiving.
“The residents and staff of…
Charming Charlie Has Partnered With The Look Good…Feel Better Non-Profit Organiz …
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Charming Charlie, a women’s fashion accessory retailer, has partnered with Look Good…Feel Better (LGFB), a non-profit, free program that helps women nationwide with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
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HOUSTON, TX — Charming Charlie, a women’s fashion accessory retailer, has partnered with Look Good…Feel Better (LGFB), a non-profit, free program that helps women nationwide with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. LGFB conducts workshops that include instruction in skin…
Birds of a Feather star Lesley Joseph is the celebrity patron for the Dorset bas …
The popular television personality, who recently starred in a production of Calendar Girls at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth, met Natasha Jones Leaf founder and Sara Haymes Leaf Secretary at a Variety Club lunch last month and was immediately moved to help out.
“Sometimes in life things, or people, inspire you and you want to get involved, says Lesley. Such a person is Natasha Jones. Calendar Girls is about a group…
Physicians Rank the IAPAM's hCG Training and Botox Training No.1
Physicians who have attended the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Hands-On Botox ® Training and/or the IAPAM's hCG Training, rave about the calibre of the IAPAM's Training programs. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is the only 2 day training designed by physicians for physicians, and taught by board-certified dermatologists. The IAPAM's hCG and Botox ® Training offers physicians education encompassing: hands on, live demonstration and didactic instruction in hCG and…
Projected Growth of Diabetes Patient Population Driving the Appearance of Numero …
(Amherst, NH) – The expected surge in the incidence of diabetes is creating a health care conundrum for public health officials and a potential business opportunity for market sector participants. The issue of glycemic control and its correlation with patient morbidity and mortality has fueled awareness of the need for improved patient compliance with glucose monitoring. The convergence of these forces is creating the perception of a once-in-a-decade opportunity for…
Facial Plastic Surgery Publishing Original Research starting in 2012
New York/Stuttgart – Thieme Publishers is pleased to announce that beginning in 2012 Facial Plastic Surgery will be publishing original research papers in addition to its widely acclaimed review articles.
"We believe that widening the pool of talented contributors to Facial Plastic Surgery will lead to a stronger foundation, greater innovation, and ultimately better patient care in the field of facial plastic surgery," say Anthony P. Sclafani, MD, FACS, North American…
Communication is the Way to REACH
REACH Along the Supply Chain
Communication between customers and suppliers along the supply chain is vital for the flow of information regarding both health and safety and the environment. This is especially important when it comes to the safety assessment of the relevant uses of a product or chemical from all points along the supply chain, ensuring appropriate feedback en route.
REACH legislation affects not only manufacturers and importers of chemicals but…
Daniels Sharpsmart Inc. announced that its reusable sharps containers
CHICAGO – October 4, 2011 – Daniels Sharpsmart Inc., announced that in a scientific paper delivered today at LCA XI CHICAGO, a conference of environmental impact experts, Sharpsmart reusable sharps containers were shown to be associated with 81% less greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than standard disposable containers. The senior author, Terry Grimmond, a consultant microbiologist, with Sandra Reiner, Infection Control & Prevention Coordinator from Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago…
PARKINSON RESEARCH FOUNDATION’S (PRF) WESTERN CARIBBEAN FOURTH EDUCATIONAL CRUIS …
The Parkinson Research Foundation (PRF), a non-profit organization with a dedicated patient education program, will return to the Western Caribbean for its fourth educational cruise. PRF developed its educational cruise program to give Parkinson patients, caregivers family and loved ones unrivaled access to experts in the movement-disorder field.
After visiting the Bahamas and Alaska on the first two respective PRF cruises, PRF’s ventured to the Western Caribbean on its most…
The 2011 Home Care Elite Names Riderwood Home Health in Silver Spring, MD, One o …
SILVER SPRING, MD (October 4, 2011) – The 2011 Home Care Elite today named Riderwood Home Health one of the Top 100 Home Health Providers in the United States. The 2011 Home Care Elite is the compilation of the most successful home care providers in the United States. Now in its sixth year, this market-leading review names the top 25 percent of agencies in quality of care, process measure implementation,…
Fam Raises Breast Cancer Awareness During October 2011
(Saudi Arabia) 04 October 2011 – Napco’s feminine hygiene brand, Fam, is spreading breast cancer awareness throughout October 2011, by sponsoring Zahra Breast Cancer Association’s campaign, ‘Hamlet Fam Zahra – Li’annaki Anti El Asas’, in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, as part of the awareness campaign, Fam and Zahra are calling ladies to declare their fight against breast cancer on Fam‘s Facebook fan page.
Fam Facebook Declaration against Breast Cancer
Consistent with "Fam Cares"…
'Worldwide pharma contract sales revenues will reach $5.24bn in 2015' says visio …
After 2015, revenues for the pharmaceutical contract sales market will continue to rise. Those findings appear in World Pharma Contract Sales Organisation (CSO) Market 2011-2021, published in September 2011.
Providing field sales teams was the largest source of revenue for CSOs in 2010, accounting for 80% of the contract sales market. Pharmaceutical companies in the US, Europe and Japan will continue to reduce their in-house sales forces over coming years, providing…
Comedy Is Good Medicine For Alzheimer's Patients
Exposing individuals suffering from Alzheimer's disease to humor therapy appears as effective as psychiatric drugs in reducing the agitation that often plagues those struggling with dementia.
Researchers found that nursing home residents who actively participated in a weekly two-hour clowning session involving music, mime and humorous props showed a significant reduction in both physically and verbally aggressive behavior.
"The number of U.S. adults aged 65 years and older is projected to nearly…
Tallgrass Creek Retirement Community in Overland Park, KS, This Month Marks 4th …
OVERLAND PARK, KS (October 3, 2011) -- Tallgrass Creek retirement community in Overland Park, KS, this month celebrates its 4th anniversary. In doing so it is fast approaching a record 300-resident milestone.
Men and women have moved to Tallgrass Creek from all parts of Kansas and Missouri, and also from other geographic areas. A brief sampling follows:
In Kansas: Lawrence, Shawnee, Olathe, Kansas City, Emporia, Manhattan, Topeka, Independence, Prairie Village, and Wichita.…
Japanese secret to longevity
It is slowly reaching the season of autumn, where temperature difference between night and day is clearly noticeable. This may cause vasoconstriction which may lead to cardiovascular diseases. According to a British research, cardiovascular diseases have a 25% higher percentage of occurring in autumn than in any other seasons. Low temperature may cause instability in the blood vessels, high blood pressure, poor blood circulation and other physiological changes. Coupled with…
More than 3000 OLORIN Displays Equipped with QUBYX Medical Display Calibration S …
State dental clinics in Sweden have installed more than 3000 OLORIN VistaLine monitors for X-Ray viewing, equipped with QUBYX PerfectLum server and client software for display calibration and quality monitoring.
10/03/2011, Gothenburg, Sweden - QUBYX PerfectLum software, designed for medical displays calibration and quality assurance, is again successfully applied to improve imaging quality of professional monitors. Now PerfectLum helps to enhance imaging precision of OLORIN displays in Swedish dental clinics. Quality…
Concept Heidelberg takes over MediaVision's GMP eLearning Area
With effect from 1st October 2011, Concept Heidelberg GmbH is taking over the GMP eLearning area of MediaVision BV in Laren, Holland.
MediaVision's interactive GMP eLearning programme is used by more than 300 pharmaceutical companies in over 30 countries. Concept Heidelberg acquires the worldwide rights - MediaVision will still serve customers in Holland and Belgium.
Bert Harenberg, Managing Director of MediaVision, is pleased about the partnership with Concept Heidelberg, an international leading…
Long Term Care Insurance Risk Faced By 55 Million With High Blood Pressure
One-quarter of American adults receive treatment for high blood pressure.
New research reported by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality reveals that of the estimated 55.1 million people with high blood pressure, 29 percent were black patients and 25 percent were white adults. Among others treated for high blood pressure, 15 percent were Hispanics and 20 percent were other races.
Total costs for treatment of high blood pressure amount…
Finest Digital Electronic Vaporizers For Sale @ Atmosrx.com
Electronic Vaporizer have become one of the most common and effective way of smoking in present world globally. Digital Vaporizer uses all the new technology versions which are characteristics of other. It provides the same sensation and feeling as within the traditional cigarettes.
Herbal vaporizer contains flavors with the very less amount of nicotine mixed that is utilized to built smoke, which is called vapor. It is hence considered to…
AdvancedLaserSkinCenter Offers another Amazing Skin Care Treatment for Acne
Ohio, Columbus, 01 October, 2011 - A beautiful and charming appearance is required to make a noticeable statement. No matter what a person is doing, a good-looking face and an attractive figure is required to him and her. In fact, there are some professions out there, where an attractive gesture is mandatory; one can take the profession of an actor as an example.
However, it is not in anyone’s hand…
Hunter Vision Brings New LASIK Technology to Central Florida
ORLANDO, FLA. — Florida’s exclusive provider of 3D LASIK has once again brought the best in refractive eye surgery technology to Central Florida with the new WaveLight FS200 Femtosecond laser.
Hunter Vision is currently the only clinic in Central Florida that has this new laser, which operates at extremely high speeds of one millionth of a nanosecond. This is designed to increase the speed and accuracy of the procedure, and decrease…
Mettler-Toledo India Releases White Paper on Continuous Real-Time TOC Measuremen …
Mumbai, India – 30th September, 2011: Process Analytics Division of Mettler-Toledo India announced the publication of a white paper entitled “Improving Water System Performance – Continuous Real-Time TOC Measurements”, discussing the importance of rapid, continuous and reliable TOC (Total Organic Carbon) measurement and control for real time critical water release in Pharmaceutical and Biotech manufacturing processes.
India is having the most number of USFDA approved pharmaceutical companies outside US and more…
Pharmacy OneSource Announces Free Webinar on Documenting in Clinical Pharmacy
Benefits of Implementing a Surveillance and Documentation System for Pharmacy
Bellevue, Wash. -- Wolters Kluwer Health announced today that Pharmacy OneSource, software-as-a-service provider of Quantifi, a web-based clinical documentation and reporting tool, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Robert Adamson, PharmD, on "Practice Models and Efficiencies in Clinical Pharmacy Documentation."
Adamson will discuss the benefits and limitations of the current pharmacy documentation platforms. He will discuss the key elements to implementing…
Improving hospital infrastructure driving the ventilator market in India
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches its Ventilator Market in 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 – September 30, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report – Ventilator Market – India. The Indian ventilator market is growing steadily owing to…
A challenge to lose one’s weight
USA, Sept30, 2011 – All of us like to remain trim and slim all our lives, even after children have come our way and life has approached its season of summer. Anyway, one need not worry even if he weighed a tad heavier than fashionable as there are many fitness and health clubs that enable one to lose weight quickly.
One only has to key in one’s location to find a…
AdvancedLaserSkinCenter Offers Highly Effective Skin Care Treatments with Advanc …
Ohio, Columbus, 30 September, 2011: - Those days are long gone, when people were living, only for the sake of living. Now, everyone is trying to go as high as possible and all of them are trying to do something, so that they will be able to leave a mark. People are now serious about everything. They want to look smart and appealing. They are working hard and they are…
World Heart Day 2011 - Pilani Rajasthan Shridhar University
Cardiovascular diseases are the world’s largest killers, claiming 17.3 million lives a year.
Risk factors for heart disease and stroke include raised blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, consumption of tobacco / alcohol, inadequate intake of fruit and vegetables, overweight, obesity and physical inactivity.
The World Heart Day is observed to make people realize the risk of heart diseases and enlighten that such death could be avoided by adopting simple and easy…
Efforts at Tort Reform Continue to Spur Debate, But Providing Quality Health Car …
Efforts at medical malpractice tort reform still continue to spur debate and controversy among politicians and the health care community. The Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011 (H.R. 5), which was introduced early this year would put a limit on non-economic damages in medical malpractice claims, shorten the statute of limitations, and restrict liability in cases involving unsafe drugs and medical devices.
There are many…
Enough is Enough - calling time on anger
Enough is Enough – calling time on anger
Anger is considered by many to be the scourge of the 21st Century – with over-stressed, time-hungry lives and increasing expectations leading the average person to fly into a rage four times a day.
But one anger management expert is not only helping to call time on fiery tempers, he’s also offering crucial help to the victims of anger, thanks to a series…
AboutKidsHealth advises on phobias and anxiety in children
AboutKidsHealth, leading online Canadian source for children’s health information, looks into what steps parents of children with phobias can take to help.
As a child, John Greene looked forward to the day when the end-of-summer carnival rolled into his hometown. For months leading up to the highly anticipated event, he would set aside a portion of his total allowance – a mere 75 cents, he recalls – to spend on sticks…
Burnsville Children's Orthodontics Celebrates NOHM
AKEVILLE AND SAVAGE, MINNESOTA - Cosmopolitan Orthodontics, a Lakeville and Burnsville children's orthodontics practice (cosmoortho.com/), is celebrating National Orthodontic Health Month by educating parents on the importance of having their children screened by age 7.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive an orthodontic evaluation by age 7, when their teeth and jaws are developed enough for an orthodontist to see if any serious bite problems exist, said…
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego Announces Spokesperson, Gretchen Christi …
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego has announced Gretchen Christine Rossi and Slade Smiley as official spokespeople for the 2011 Race for the Cure. Gretchen and Slade are best known for their roles on BRAVO’s hit reality TV show “The Real Housewives of Orange County.”
San Diego, CA, September 29, 2011 -- Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, San Diego has announced Gretchen Christine Rossi and Slade Smiley as…
Inc. 500l5000 Marks Continued Growth for Healthcare Company
September 28, 2011 (San Antonio) - Inc. magazine recently published its annual Inc. 500I5000 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Carenet Healthcare Services a performance-driven organization for the healthcare industry, once again earned a spot on the coveted list. This year ranking 706th overall, with over 449% growth from 2007 through 2010.
The 2011 Inc. 500I 5000 Fastest Growing Companies features a dynamic group of honorees, with…
Senior Caregiver Certification Training
Professional Caregiver Training Delivers Quality Senior Caregiving Skills
Senior caregiving is not like child care – just ask any professional senior caregiver. Now senior caregivers can obtain professional caregiver training through an online caregiver certification training program.
The majority of seniors prefer to age-in-place, or stay in their own home, as they age. This means they will usually require senior caregiving services to assist them. Insurance actuaries suggest American…
Yoritex Inc. successfully completes comprehensive testing of its Medical Network …
Toronto, Ontario. – September 28, 2011. - Yoritex Inc., developer of the first medical diagnostics accessories for BlackBerry® smartphones, today announced the successful conclusion of its Medical Network HUB® prototype testing. Having successfully completed comprehensive hardware and software testing, Yoritex Inc. will commence manufacture of a pilot batch of Medical Network HUB® in October that accelerates development of its medical plug-in units line.
During the eight-week comprehensive test Yoritex Inc.…
Eating Disorder Treatment By Qualified Specialists
Delray Beach, USA: Specialists at the Orchids Program for Eating Disorders prepare eating disorder treatment plan that caters to specific individual condition. They are devoted to pulling people out of this complex situation. Anorexia and Bulimia are the toughest ones to treat in the field of psychiatry.
The team at the Orchids Program consists of specialists from various disciplines of psychology and nutrition. They endeavor to convince the patient that…
ResMed Helps Patients Breathe Easier with S9™ Series Sleep Therapy Devices Incor …
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – September 28, 2011 – SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit today announced that ResMed – a global leader in medical products for treating and managing respiratory disorders – has selected Cycoloy* and Lexan* resins to enhance the performance, aesthetics and sustainability of the new ResMed S9™ series of sleep apnea devices. SABIC’s Cycoloy polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) resin, featuring non-halogenated flame retardance and high flow, is…
Increasing cardiac patient base drives the Indian cardiovascular pharma market
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches a report on the Cardiovascular Pharmaceuticals Market in India 2011 as part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry report series.
Mumbai, India –September 28, 2011– Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its Cardiovascular Pharmaceuticals Market in India 2011 report. India, with its huge patient base, is expected to show steady growth over the coming years.
The report begins with the introduction section…
AboutKidsHealth looks into the possible benefits of approaching diabetes managem …
Managing a chronic, life-long illness like diabetes can be overwhelming. Can approaching management as a family and keeping a positive attitude help families adjust to their new reality? AboutKidsHealth reports.
When her daughter was only three years old, Jeanne McKane knew something was not right. “She was thirsty all the time,” she says of her daughter, Olivia, now seven years old. “She would ask for a drink, down it, and then…
Towards Functional HIV Cure with Gene Therapy
Researchers are currently studying whether genetically-altered CD4 cells can produce a functional cure for HIV; that is, where HIV is still present in the body, but at undetectable levels without antiretroviral therapy.
Toulon, FR, September 28, 2011 -- The slow but steady progress toward an HIV cure -a functional one at least- has created buzz in the HIV research community.
The recent studies that have been conducted have contributed some positive news,…
Polymedco's Pete Welsh donates $10,000 to the Northern Illinois Hospice and Grie …
Septembe 27, 2011: Pete Welsh, Vice President of Polymedco, and his wife Shirley Welsh, have donated $10,000 to the Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center.
Welsh said about the donation “it is my pleasure to donate this gift to the Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center. The work they do to care for patients in their time of need is essential. Their compassion during this time is unmatched.”…
Intelligent InSites to Integrate RFID Technology from Proxense
Healthcare providers to gain better visibility into the location and status of their resources. Intelligent InSites, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise real-time location systems (RTLS) software helping hospitals improve patient satisfaction and operational performance while supporting multiple RFID and RTLS technologies, has announced a partnership with Proxense to expand the portfolio of RTLS hardware technologies compatible with the Intelligent InSites solution.
Fargo, ND, September 28, 2011 -- Intelligent InSites, Inc.,…
IAPAM Educates on the Importance of Pharmaceutical hCG
The IAPAM reports on the dangers of improperly sourced hCG for medical weight loss programs, and educates physicians on how to safely source hCG, and how to effectively and profitably deliver an hCG Diet and Weight Loss Program to their patients. One critical success factor is to attend expert training through programs like the IAPAM’s hCG Training Program.
Las Vegas, NV, September 28, 2011 -- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) for…
Calcium and Magnesium - Proven Remedies for Insomnia and Restless Leg Syndrome
According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), almost six out of ten Americans report having insomnia and sleep problems at least a few nights a week. Calcium and magnesium have long been major players in the quest for achieving vibrant health. The pioneering nutritionist Adelle Davis says: “Calcium can be as soothing as a mother, as relaxing as a sedative, and as life-saving as an oxygen tent.” And James…
