Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Adelphi is the First University in New York State Designated as a Site for Natio …
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to take place on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., for people to properly dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs; no questions asked. Adelphi University has been selected to be one of the official drug take-back sites. Adelphi is the first college or university in New York State to receive this designation. A…
Glaucoma and Eye Plastic Surgery Specialists Join The Eye Care & Surgery Center
The Eye Care & Surgery Center is pleased to announce that New Jersey Glaucoma Specialist Roslyn Stahl, M.D. and New Jersey Cosmetic Eye Plastic Surgeon Baljeet K. Purewal, M.D. have joined their practice.
“We are thrilled to have an additional glaucoma specialist working with us,” commented Ivan Jacobs, M.D. “Glaucoma is a lifelong disease and having Dr. Stahl’s expertise available in providing our patients medical, laser and surgical treatment of…
Leading UK Mutuals Team up for New Life Cover product
Harrogate, United Kingdom, (11th Oct 2011) - Two of the UK’s leading mutual organisations, Benenden Healthcare Society and Engage Mutual Assurance, have teamed up once more to launch their second major product together.
The new Benenden Over 50s Life Cover plan is brought to Benenden Healthcare members by the Friendly Healthcare Organisation Limited. The plan is provided by Engage Mutual Assurance, who also currently provide the Benenden Health Cash Plan,…
Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) Announces MDA Patient Educational Cruise …
The Macular Degeneration Association, a non-profit organization known for its focus on macular patient education, is hosting an educational cruise from January 22 – 29, 2012. Cruisers will set sail out of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas to embark on a seven-night Caribbean adventure.
MDA developed its educational cruise program to provide the macular community with an exciting forum to learn about age-related macular degeneration…
Northern Ireland Introduces new First Aid at Work Legislation
From 1st October 2011, Northern Ireland brings its First Aid at Work Training legislation in line with the rest of the United Kingdom.
There is now a regulated one day first aid (EFAW) qualification available for appointed persons. This can be used to name the appointed person as a First Aider for regulatory purposes. All those working in a high-risk area with over 5 employees must have a first aider present…
Robert Kroslowitz appointed President and CEO Berlin Heart Inc.
Berlin Heart GmbH announced that Robert Kroslowitz, Vice President Clinical Affairs at Berlin Heart Inc. in The Woodlands, Texas, has been appointed President and CEO of the company’s North American Operations.
Robert Kroslowitz joined Berlin Heart in December 2005. Prior to joining Berlin Heart, Robert was employed as Director of Clinical Operations and head of other established corporations. He also possesses longstanding clinical and research experience in the cardiovascular space having…
Global Hand Washing Day: OPHARDT hygiene supports public schools and hospitals i …
Issum, October 13, 2011. „Making the world a more hygienic place“– with this motto, OPHARDT hygiene celebrates the “Global Hand Washing Day“ on October 15. Turning hand washing with soap before eating and after using the toilet into an ingrained habit could save more lives than any single vaccine or medical intervention. Therefore, this annual world-wide project focuses especially on children and how to improve their hand hygiene behaviour.
In…
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…
Personal Health Record Service Provider ZweenaHealth.com Featured in Online Edit …
Online PHR Provider ZweenaHealth.com was recently featured in the Healthcare section of InformationWeek.com. The healthcare technology piece focused on the difficulty patients face in gathering, organizing and creating digitized personal health records, and how Zweena eliminates this difficulty by manually assembling paper-based medical records from various providers and converting key data from those documents into a private, secure and information-rich online PHR that is easy to access, update and share.
Skillman,…
Hypnotist Dismayed by Ocean County’s Top 3 Smoking Status
(Point Pleasant Beach, NJ) Certified Hypnotist James Malone was disturbed when he recently discovered that Ocean County was ranked #3 on the list of Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that smoked 100+ cigarettes in their lives at 58.4% and that presently 21.5% smoke.
This above the national average status of smokers translates to a higher rate of preventable illnesses that include:
-Lung cancer
-Cancers in other areas of…
MACULAR DEGENERATION ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES O.D. EDUCATIONAL CRUISE PROGRAM
PRIMARY CARE FOR THE EYE:
Screening for, Managing & Treating
Macular Degeneration & Other
Eye Diseases
O.D. EDUCATIONAL CRUISE PROGRAM
January 22th – 29th, 2012
Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Sailing from Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) announces a special continuing education event for optometrists: MDA will host an Educational Cruise scheduled for January 22 – January 29, 2012. Program attendees will earn CE hours while traveling to exotic locations…
New Complete PAGG Stack Specially Formulated for Slow-Carb Diet Hits the Market …
SEATTLE, WA, Oct. 10, 2011 – Here’s good news for followers of bestselling author Timothy Ferris’ unconventional approach to losing weight and gaining muscle. Kirkland Science Labs, a leading provider of cutting-edge health supplements, announced today the launch of the latest and the first and only PAGG stack specially formulated for Tim Ferriss’ complete 4-Hour Body protocol which includes his recommended Slow-Carb Diet.
Called the 4HB Stack, it delivers Tim’ exact…
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…
IAPAM's Botox ®Training for Nurse Practitioners NPs
The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) is offering industry-leading Botox ® training for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) new to the Botox/dermal filler field, or for NPs looking to hone their cosmetic injectable skills.
Las Vegas, NV, October 13, 2011 -- NPs New to Botox ® Learn Everything they Need to Know at the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® Training
Nurse Practitioners wanting to add Botox ® as…
IAPAM's hCG Training Helps Physicians Meet Seasonal Weight Loss Demand
The IAPAM's hCG Training gives physicians all the tools they need to add an hCG for Weight Loss program to their practice this holiday season. The IAPAM's hCG Training will help physicians launch an hCG Diet program, just in time to get their patients into their favourite holiday party dresses.
Las Vegas, NV, October 13, 2011 -- Terms related to weight loss such as: “calories”, “calorie counters”, and “Body Mass Index…
White Plains Hospital Announces “File of Life” Resource Program
WHITE PLAINS, NY – Emergency Room nurse Sue Cannock, has seen it countless times: an ambulance arrives with a patient in distress who cannot communicate his medical history, which medications he took that day or even an emergency contact number. The Emergency Department staff evaluates and treats the patient with the knowledge available, but sometimes critical information that could influence the course of treatment is unknown.
Cannock, who has worked in…
Burtons Grill {B} Choosy
Beginning November 2011, Burtons Grill, the New England based restaurant group with seven locations currently located in: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Virginia, is unveiling {B} Choosy, a new children’s menu and concept designed to offer children unlimited options for a healthy, balanced and quality meal, all at an amazing value.
Modeled after the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new MyPlate program, an initiative reminding consumers to make healthier food…
Studies Link Restless Leg Syndrome and Insomnia to Magnesium Deficiency
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a form of insomnia characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs when they are at rest, especially during sleep. RLS affects about 10% of the people in the U.S. It runs in families and may have a genetic component. Recent research has found that people with restless leg syndrome are deficient in the mineral magnesium.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, almost…
ezDI Makes the Case for Mature Analytics in Healthcare Cost Containment
As a leader in the field of healthcare analytics, ezDI has constantly escalated in the dimension of the market and business intelligence. The present director has shared the preview of the healthcare cost containment with the industry recently. According to the esteemed director, plans formulated by most companies do not exactly have the required level of maturity that is demanded by most employers. Putting light on the making of the…
'MDM (Mobile Device Management) solution can reduce calls to customer service by …
Visiongain's latest management research "Mobile Device Management Report 2011-2016" examines the operator, enterprise and device manufacturer centric MDM market and how these players are leveraging MDM solutions to enable their strategies and business models.
It provides an overview of the MDM technology, along with the key market drivers, impediments to MDM adoption, geographical differences, market size data and operator and enterprise strategies. This brand new report also provides pointers for MDM…
'The worldwide vaccines market will reach $20.8bn in 2015' says visiongain repor …
A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information provider, forecasts that the worldwide vaccines market will reach $20.8bn in 2015. That market generated $10.7bn in 2010, according to Vaccine Manufacturing Technology and Services: World Market 2011-2021, published in October 2011.
Markets and R&D pipelines for vaccines remain strong, with opportunities for vaccine manufacturing specialists. Pharmaceutical companies and contract manufacturing organisations (CMOs) will benefit. In 2011, leading manufacturers of vaccines include…
Birla Research & Lifesciences launches their tenth Rebirth store in Colaba
Mumbai: Birla Research & Lifesciences – a Yash Birla group company launched its 10th retail store- Rebirth in Mumbai today. The Rebirth store is the retail venture of the Rs. 100 crore Birla Wellness arm.
Spread over an area of 340 sq.ft, the store will offer the complete wellness experience, under the brand name Chant, which includes a holistic range of personal care products derived from natural extracts and actives. Apart…
New Format and Design for SeekWellness.com Launched
Seek Wellness LLC, a leading publisher of health information for consumers, is pleased to announce the launch of a new design for its website, seekwellness.com.
Concord, NH, October 12, 2011 -- Seek Wellness LLC, a leading publisher of health information for consumers, is pleased to announce the launch of a new design for its website, SeekWellness.com.
Founded by its parent company in 2001, SeekWellness.com has continued to expand its content, services and…
Long Term Care Insurance Expert Warns Mild Strokes Have Serious Consequences
While severe strokes typically occur after reaching age 65, mild strokes tend to happen among younger people who may appear unaffected, but often live with hidden disabilities.
According to a new research study, these hidden disabilities include depression, vision problems and difficulty thinking. Those are just some of the serious consequences.
"When it comes to long term care planning there is no such thing as a mild stroke," explains Jesse…
Hypno-Band Specialist Helps People to Lose Weight With Ease
Hypno-Band is a unique innovative program which helps people to lose weight without stressing about it. This program is now offered in 25 countries and consists of over 500 licensed practitioners.
Jagi Egnell of Innervisions Hypnotherapy Clinic has worked with many clients who have been unsuccessful in their attempts to lose and maintain their weight. Most clients, who come to see Jagi, let her know after the first appointment of…
CPI International Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer
Santa Rosa, CA, CPI International a leading manufacturer and distributor of analytical chemistries, consumables and small instrumentation is pleased to announce the appointment of Jarrett Wendt as new President & Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.
Prior to his appointment as the new President & CEO, Mr. Wendt spent 4 years as General Manager of CPI International. “For more than 20 years, CPI has been a trusted provider for the Analytical…
Men's Health Network Responds to New Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendations
Washington, DC - Oct. 11, 2011
Men's Health Network (MHN) is very concerned about the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) draft recommendations on the use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing in the early detection of prostate cancer.
On Friday, the USPSTF released draft recommendations downgrading PSA testing to "D", recommending against the use of PSA testing in healthy men that "do not have symptoms that are highly suspicious for prostate…
It's Time to Talk: More Than One-Third of Americans Have Never Discussed Domesti …
10/10/2011 - NORTHBROOK, Ill. - Even though domestic violence affects one in four women in their lifetime, more than one-third of Americans have never discussed the issue with a friend or family member. Three out of five believe that it is a difficult issue to discuss.
This month, The Allstate Foundation and the YWCA are joining forces to break the silence and raise awareness about domestic violence by launching a new…
No Pain, No Anxiety, Exceptional Care
NYC Smile Design finds the perfect balance to patient care, by using the latest advances in dental technology to treat pain and anxiety, and extending its extraordinary cosmetic and technical skills to treating the whole patient.
Hailed by Newsweek as “two of Manhattan's most respected and accomplished cosmetic dentists,” Drs. Ramin Tabib and Elisa Mello have perfected a new treatment strategy that guarantees their patients pain-free and relaxed visits to the…
Tearlab Launches Website to Introduce Breakthrough Technology to French Audience …
medeuronet and Tearlab Corporation are pleased to announce the launch of a French patient-oriented website: tearlab.fr
The website www.tearlab.fr has been launched to provide patients with information about the TearLab Osmolarity System, a state-of-the-art device that measures tear osmolarity, and thus, determines dry eye severity. The website contains general information about dry eye disease, and presents little-known facts for patients, such as the relationship between refractive surgery and dry eye, as…
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central Valley Works with Borba’s Auto Body to Unveil …
The whole community will enjoy a special unveiling at the Hanford Farmer’s Market on October 13 when the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central California will join Borba’s Auto Body, a family owned auto body shop in Hanford, in making a local teenager’s dreams come true. Dylan Wilson is an 18 year-old with a cancerous brain tumor.
Hanford, CA, October 11, 2011 -- The whole community will enjoy a special unveiling at…
Same-Day Appointments at Arizona Orthopaedic Associates at Gateway Offer Peace o …
Adults who experience a fall or accident can be equally challenged keeping an injured bone or joint still. Same-day appointments at AOA are available to patients of all ages. And, at Arizona Orthopaedic Associates at Gateway, whose doctors are consistently voted the best doctors in Phoenix and have appeared in Phoenix Magazines annual “Top Doctors” issues, new patients are always treated by one of its nine doctors.
Phoenix, AZ, October 11,…
BHM Healthcare Solutions to Feature Two Speakers at Upcoming NC TIDE Conference
St. Louis, MO, October 11, 2011 -- BHM Healthcare Solutions, commonly recognized as one of the nation’s best behavioral health consulting firms, is proud to announce that two organizational members will be featured speakers at the upcoming NC TIDE Conference in Asheville, NC occurring November 13th through the 16th 2011. NC TIDE, which stands for training, instruction, development, and education, is a bi-annual conference that includes staff from all aspects…
Forest Park Medical Center at Southlake
Forest Park Medical Center is pleased to announce the start of construction of their physician-owned hospital in Southlake on the south side of S.H. 114 just east of N. White Chapel Boulevard. The project will include an acute care hospital of approximately 140,000 square feet, a medical office building of approximately 80,000 square feet, and a parking garage. This represents the first phase of development of what will ultimately be…
MACULAR DEGENERATION ASSOCIATION (MDA) ANNOUNCES MEMBER OF MEDICAL BOARD
The Macular Degeneration Association (MDA) announces Adam Berger, M.D. as the newest member of the Association’s medical board. Dr.Berger is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the vitreous and retina. He received his medical degree from the State University of New York, Brooklyn, NY. Dr.Berger is a recognized expert in New Therapies for Retinal and Macular Diseases. His sub-specialties include teaching and training new doctors in this field.
Dr. Berger…
"Come Sail Away" at Mirador Grand Opening Events Featuring Ribbon Cutting and Op …
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The official grand opening of Mirador, Corpus Christi’s first and only full service life care senior living community, will begin with a city proclamation by a city dignitary, followed by a flag dedication by the local Color Guard and conclude with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Those in attendance will include local city officials, Mirador residents and board members, representatives from Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation (SQLC), the company which sponsors Mirador,…
Pharmacy OneSource Announces Free Webinar on USP 797 Compounding in Isolators
Best Practices for Compliance While Using Isolators
Bellevue, Wash. – Wolters Kluwer Health announced today that Pharmacy OneSource, software-as-a-service provider of Simplifi 797, a quality assurance web application, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Eric S. Kastango, MBA, RPh, FASHP, on "The 5 W's of Isolators and Complying with USP Chapter 797."
Kastango will explore the 5 W's (what, where, who, when and why) in relation to the use of isolators…
Delta Express Medical Billing Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts announces attendance …
The Delta Express Medical Billing Team will bring two management representatives to the convention which will have a mixture of over two-hundred and fifty registered Physical Therapists and Students. Stop by the booth and ask what Delta Express Medical Billing Inc. can provide.
The medical billing and collections process is complex and requires constant follow-up. PT’s contact Delta Express Medical Billing and outsource the billing and collections process to the experienced…
National Eating Disorders Association Hosts its 1st Teen Summit
LOS ANGELES — The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) will host its inaugural teen summit, Making Real the New Ideal: Body Image, Self-Esteem & Media, Saturday, Oct. 15, taking place concurrently with NEDA’s ninth annual conference, being held this year in Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 13-15.
Teens (ages 13-17) will help identify top issues impacting them and their peers, relating to teen body image, self-esteem and eating disorders. The program…
Eye Injury Prevention Month at Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine
Eyecare Medical Group in Portland, Maine wishes to announce that the American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated October as Eye Injury Prevention Month. When most people go out to mow the lawn, jump-start the car or get ready to do some spring cleaning, the last thing they think about is protecting their eyes, but it should be first on their mind. "More than one million people suffer from eye injuries…
Trion:Z and Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In 2008 Trion:Z UK followed its American Partners and released a PINK RIBBON Dual Loop wristband as a part of a unique global charity initiative. For every wristband sold, £1 goes to aid Breast Cancer Awareness. So far Trion:Z are delighted to announce they have donated over £10,000 globally since this line was launched.
The company has also been making valuable contributions with its other successful charity projects,…
Massage Magazine Insurance Plus partners with LMT Success Group
September 29, 2011 - Massage Magazine Insurance plus has announced a partnership with LMT Success Group, one of the largest continuing education providers for massage therapists in the country in the United States.
“MMIP is pleased to enter into a marketing partnership with LMT Success group based on their outstanding service to the bodywork industry and continued support of entrepreneurial massage therapists looking to expand their financial and professional opportunities in…
Fitness4HomeOnline.com Announces Free Shipping through October 15 for Number One …
Fitness4HomeOnline.com, a division of Arizona’s top-rated specialty fitness dealer Fitness 4 Home Superstore, announces free shipping on the Diamondback 1260ef Elliptical through October 15, 2011. This model has been rated the number one elliptical by a leading consumer publication for three years in a row.
“We’re proud to carry the highest quality and most results-driven exercise equipment available on the market today,” said Owner and President of Fitness4HomeOnline.com Bob Lachniet.…
Rose Medical Center is First to Offer Teens Lap Band Surgery in Colorado
Childhood obesity in the United States has risen sharply in recent years, with 16 to 33 percent of children and adolescents now considered obese. Operations involving Gastric bypass in Colorado have also been on the rise. Overweight children are much more likely to become overweight adults unless they adopt and maintain healthier patterns of eating and exercise. Many who have been unable to maintain or reduce their risk through lifestyle…
Connec-to-Talk announces opening of Stamford, CT office with Special Presentatio …
“Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)” lecture to be offered on Thursday, October 20th
STAMFORD, CT (October 7, 2011) – Connec-to-Talk, a leading private practice in the speech, occupational, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy fields founded in Wilton, CT, announces the opening of their Stamford location with a special presentation by Ellen Fittro, M.S., BCBA., an authority in the development of individualized skill acquisition plans and behavior intervention plans for children with…
'The global neuromodulation devices market will be worth $11.61bn by 2021' says …
Neuromodulation is a rapidly evolving medical technique that provides symptomatic relief either through targeted drug delivery or electrical stimulation. Small electrical devices or drug pumps are surgically implanted. Electrical signals are generated by a pulse generator and sent through electrode wires to either provoke a biological response or release a small dose of a therapeutic agent. The technique has been approved for use in some movement disorders, psychiatric disorders and…
New title distills the most relevant information in spine surgery practice
New York/Stuttgart, – “Handbook of Spine Surgery,” recently published by Thieme, is authoritative, concise, and portable – designed for use in a fast-paced clinical setting. Its coverage of both principles and techniques of contemporary spine surgery, including anatomy, pathology, procedures, and instrumentation, makes it highly useful as a refresher before surgery, an easily digestible study guide, or a daily companion for physicians caring for patients with spinal disorders.
"The discipline…
ZweenaHealth.com Launches 60-Day Free Trial for its Online Personal Health Recor …
ZweenaHealth.com, a trusted online provider of Personal Health Record (PHR) Services has launched a 60-Day Free Trial. During the Free Trial, ZweenaHealth.com will gather customer medical records from one medical visit, pay copy charges and provide customers with access to a fully-functional online Zweena Health Record system completely free of charge for a period of 60 days. Customers can start enjoying their Free Trial immediately by signing up online at…
AMES Health Records Management Services Launches New Software Solution
Mayville, WI – October 3rd, 2011 – AMES, by TAB Products Co., the leaders in reliable healthcare and medical records systems, announced the official launch of TAB FusionRMS software solutions. TAB FusionRMS for Healthcare is designed to help healthcare organizations, hospitals, and private practices manage all of their records in one consolidated system. This solution starts with the industry’s premier technology for tracking and maintaining physical and electronic records which…
How Water Deionization Works Using Mixed Bed Anion & Cation Resins
Deionized water treatment has many purposes in the industry from semi-conductor fabrication, the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals & cosmetics, and even marine or aquarium enthusiasts. Deionized water is an ultra-pure form of water with little to no impurities that will minimize any undesired reactions when mixed with other products. A special mixture or anion and cation polymer resin is used to product deionized otherwise known as demineralized water. This mixture of…
