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New RAININ FlipTube Reduces Contamination Risk, Increases Speed

RAININ, a METTLER TOLEDO company is pleased to announce the arrival of FlipTube microdentrifuge tubes. FlipTube will help life scientists in a broad variety of research settings work faster while simultaneously reducing the risk of sample cross-contamination. The RAININ FlipTube's ideal blend of increased speed and contamination-free results benefit researchers in the rapidly evolving disciplines of genomics and proteomics in particular, noted Leonard Pulig, General Manager, RAININ Instruments, LLC, part of

METTLER TOLEDO Rainin’s New E4 XLS Transforms Electronic Pipetting

With its ergonomically-shaped body, joystick control and large, full color screen, the E4 XLS introduces a revolutionary new graphical interface that makes even the most complex protocols simple to access and fast to execute. With the introduction of its new E4 XLS line of pipettes, METTLER TOLEDO Rainin , has raised the bar on electronic pipetting performance and ease-of-use. Featuring a large color screen, precision joystick and carousel-like menu, the E4

HighSpeed sintering in only 80 minutes!

The new firing unit of the VITA New Generation – VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS – was developed especially for high-temperature sintering firings and all dental ceramic substructure materials. The fully automated, compact firing unit features a sintering chamber which can sinter up to 25 units simultaneously. Thanks to the practical one-touch, plug-and-play operation of the VITA vPads New Generation, the firing unit is ready for immediate use, and is simple

Citywide CPR Inc provides CPR and First Aid Certification Courses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chicago, IL: Providing certified courses from American Heart Association (AHA), Citywide CPR Inc. offers CPR and first aid certification training courses. The course programs vary in terms of duration, cost and skills acquired. The institute offers American Heart Association Heartsaver courses in both online or classroom setting at different locations of the United States. Whether the interest lies in learning basic life support system or advanced life support CPR

The History, Evolution and Importance of Football Equipment

Helmet The original form of the football helmet came into existence in 1896, and was known as a head harness. It was a soft leather helmet primarily created to cover the ears. In 1915, padding was added to the head harnesses for protection, and ear holes were cut into them to help improve communication between players on the field. In 1917, the helmet was redesigned in such a way that it

More Exercise Can Help You Sleep Better

Regular physical activity while you are awake can result in better sleep. According to a just reported study, individuals who participated and met national exercise guidelines reported less daytime fatigue and better sleep patterns than those who didn't exercise. While researchers note that the research doesn't confirm that exercise directly leads to improved rest, the findings are mostly consistent with previous research, according to Jesse Slome, executive director of the

e-firstaidsupplies Launches a Medicare Advantage Site For Over the Counter Benef …

e-firstaidsupplies.com, well-known for their diverse line of quality first-aid kits and medical supplies, is now introducing a new website www.otc-benefits-program.com/ to promote its services as a provider of over the counter medicine benefit programs. The launch of this program was brought on by the recent expansion of this industry and the company’s current strengths as a distributor of these types of supplies. E-firstaidsupplies is very excited to be

Top-Rated Gynecomastia NYC Practice, ACSNY, Launches New Gynecomastia New York W …

COMMACK, NY – Advanced Cosmetic Surgery of New York has released its one-stop website aimed at educating teens and adult men about gynecomastia and the treatments available at their Gynecomastia New York medical practices. Gynecomastia is a condition that causes the male breasts to enlarge, causing embarrassment and self-esteem issues. For teens, this condition can be especially crippling to their social development. Many male adolescents usually withdraw from social activities,

Family Doctors to Highlight their Importance at the 'South Asia Conference of Fa …

In the age of ‘specialist doctors’, the conference aims to create awareness of the fact that only Family Doctors can Provide Accessible, Cost Beneficial And Equitable Healthcare. Mumbai, India, Wednesday - November 30th, 2011 -- In an age where people are used to rushing to specialists for every small ailment, the Federation of Family Physicians’ Associations of India [FFPAI] has organized the "WONCA FFPAI South Asia Conference of Family Doctors -

SMi’s 9th annual Controlled Release conference held on the 28th & 29th March 201 …

As formulation and delivery for small molecule and biologics becomes ever more important, targeted delivery and lifecycle extension remain an ongoing need for all concerned. Advances in nanomedicine are meeting these challenges to deliver increasingly sophisticated medicines for oral, parenteral and transdermal extended release therapeutics. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network with experts in the field such as: • Peter Timmins, Executive Director, Drug Products, Science and

Longer, Thicker and Darker Eyelashes!

Tampa, FL. November 22nd, 2011- “Longer, Thicker and Darker Eyelashes!” –Dr. Mack’s office has been ordering bulk of the FDA approved eyelash enhancing product Latisse®. During the month of November, William P. Mack, M.D. and staff promoted their BOGO Latisse® special to new and existing patients. Due to the high demand and interest, Dr. Mack decided to extend their special offer until the end of December. For just $120, patients are

Delta showcases advanced Power Supply Solutions at COMPAMED 2011

Delta Energy Systems (Germany) GmbH presented in Düsseldorf at the COMPAMED exhibition its latest product developments within the medical sector. From November 16 to 19, 627 exhibitors welcomed more than 16,000 visitors at COMPAMED that is held in parallel to the Medica exhibition. The standard and high-end custom designed power solutions from Delta are suitable for various applications like artificial respiration, dialysis, diagnostics, ultrasound, battery chargers and LED surgery room lightning

White Plains Hospital is Recognized with Prestigious National Award

White Plains, NY (Nov. 30, 2011)— White Plains Hospital was recently named one of the 100 Best Hospitals for Patient Experience by WomenCertified. This is the first time White Plains Hospital has received the honor from WomenCertified, a Florida-based organization which awards businesses and brands based on customer experience. Hospitals are selected for the annual WomenCertified list based on a proprietary scoring process that incorporates Hospital Consumer Assessment of

The Commons Club at The Brooks to Accept Gold Level Award from The American Hear …

The Commons Club Fitness Center and Spa’s Innovative Living a Healthy Life (LHL) Program Helps Membership of 2,300 Achieve Health Initiative Award. Bonita Springs, FL – November 30, 2011 – The American Heart Association will present the Fit-Friendly Company Gold Level Award to The Commons Club at The Brooks with a media event at 4:30 PM on Thursday, December 8th at The Commons Club Gazebo, 9930 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs,

A New Healthcare App: ORGENTEC Autoimmunity Guide

The ORGENTEC Autoimmunity Guide is now available for download from the Apple iTunes App Store and the Android Market. This app from Mainz-based ORGENTEC Diagnostika GmbH (www.orgentec.com) makes it possible to call up information about autoimmune diseases easily and comfortably from a smartphone or tablet – precisely, compactly, and without extensive searching. The ORGENTEC app offers comprehensive information about the diagnosis and monitoring of autoimmune diseases by means of antibody detection.

Increasing healthcare infrastructure to fuel growth in the medical device market …

Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches Medical Devices Market in India 2011 report covering the most emerging segment of healthcare industry in India. It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry Series reports. Mumbai, India – November 30, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report Medical Devices Market in India 2011. The industry is one of the most unregulated segments of the

Medical Care Technologies Inc. Secures Funding to Support Green Building Initiat …

Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: MDCE), a children's health care service provider, today announced it has closed its third round of convertible note financing that to date has raised $752,500 for the Company. Beijing, November 29, 2011 - Medical Care Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: MDCE), a children's health care service provider, today announced it has closed its third round of convertible note financing that to date has raised $752,500 for the Company. This funding

Secret Smile Orthodontics Event Promotes Straight Teeth in Yorkshire

Secret Smile Orthodontics, the specialists for teeth straightening in Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire, recently held an exclusive launch event for general dental practitioners at Mercedes Benz of Sheffield. Coppull, Chorley, November 29, 2011 -- Secret Smile Orthodontics, the specialists for teeth straightening in Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire, recently held an exclusive launch event for general dental practitioners at Mercedes Benz of Sheffield. The event gave local dentists an insight into the range
11-30-2011 | Health & Medicine
IAEDP

Cross-Cultural Panel At iaedp Symposium 2012 Discusses Treating Eating Disorders …

PEKIN, ILL. (Nov. 29, 2011) -- The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (http://www.iaedp.com/) will present a panel of renowned international specialists in a rare opportunity to gather leading experts in discussion dedicated to the treatment of eating disorders in ethnic populations. Despite classically perceived notions of the disease as a predominately white middle-class affliction, the iaedp Foundation has long-recognized disordered eating as a cross-cultural concern and

Home Care Assistance Partners with the Alzheimer’s Association to Promote Early …

(Palo Alto, CA – November 29, 2011) Home Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, announced today that, along with companies including Genworth, Starbucks, Intel and Pfizer, they are now a Champion Partner of the Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance (AEDA). The AEDA is a program renowned for raising Alzheimer’s awareness and promoting early detection of the disease. As a member of this important alliance, Home

Prominent Senior Care Company, Home Care Assistance, Launches 12 Days of Caring …

(Palo Alto, CA – November 28, 2011) Home Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the 2011 launch of their annual 12 Days of Caring holiday campaign. In celebration of the holiday season, Home Care Assistance dedicates 12 days throughout the month of December to education, appreciation and volunteerism. The 12 Days of Caring program gives thanks to the thousands of Home

Participation Rates in HIV Vaccine Trials Possibly Affected by Misconceptions

On December 1st, World AIDS Day 2011 will be observed in many countries around the globe. The theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is “Getting to Zero”—specifically, zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS-related deaths. A key tool in achieving such goals is the conducting of vaccine trials. Yet researchers who work on HIV vaccines face a major challenge: convincing members of at-risk communities to volunteer for these

SFL Informs Swiss Pharma Professionals Of The Importance Of Medtech Regulation F …

There were more questions than time allowed among the audience of 100 or so professionals who attended SFL's presentations at the 15th Joint Swiss Symposium on Pharmaceutical Medicine (SwAPP/SGPM). Attendees were from biotech and pharma, Government, contract research organisations, healthcare institutions and ethics committees. While few of the delegates had been aware of how EU device regulations operated, the level of interest among the audience was high, especially since the

Pharmacy OneSource Announces Free Webinar on Pharmacy Presentations to Hospital …

Tips and Examples for Presenting Successful Pharmacy Topics to the Executive Suite Bellevue, Wash. – Wolters Kluwer Health announced today that Pharmacy OneSource, software-as-a-service provider of Sentri7, a clinical surveillance, documentation and reporting tool, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Jim Jorgenson, RPh, MS, FASHP, on "Effective Pharmacy Interactions with The C-Suite." Jorgenson, Chief Pharmacy Officer and Vice President of Indiana University Health, will provide the pharmacist with background information about

Bia Health Introduced The Most Innovative Pelvic Muscle Trainer (Kegel Exerciser …

Bia Health is pleased to introduce the most innovative trainer to Kegel Exercise available at www.biahealth.com. Offering immediate Biofeedback through preprogrammed visual and audio cues, Pelvic Muscle training could not be made any easier. Through short exercise sessions Bia’s PPT-100 trainer assesses your current strength to resistance indicating which level to begin your training at. Test mode is recommended on a weekly basis at which time you will see the

Prostate Cancer – The Time For A Prostate Cancer Cure Is Here

om McLaughlin has prostate cancer. He has been on ‘Watchful Waiting’ for 13 years, all the while watching his PSA go steadily up. He believes there are cures, he is determined to find them and he is asking others to join him. “As with all the men attempting to find a way out of the death sentence imposed by a prostate cancer ruling,” McLaughlin stated, “I plan to be part of

'Report predicts world antibacterial drugs market will reach $43.8bn in 2016' sa …

A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information company, predicts that world revenues for antibacterial drugs will reach $43.81bn in 2016.Between 2010 and 2022, the global market will expand with a CAGR of 2.2%. Those findings appear in Antibacterial Drugs: World Market Prospects 2012-2022, published in November 2011. Visiongain forecasts that cephalosporins will remain the largest sector of the market throughout the forecast period, with revenues growing to $11.67bn by

Redeemer for men with sexual problems - The Full Throttle Ondemand

Sexual problems affect men of all ages, spoiling their relationships. Full Throttle Ondemand, founded by DCC Global LLC, is an absolute natural male enhancement pill putting an end to such problems. The pill gives a boost to a man’s sexual life by providing an increased libido and energy. Full Throttle Ondemand is prepared with pungent natural ingredients that provide high quality libido enhancers to men who are in distress. Rhodiola Rosea,

SALVAT Partners with Hyphens in ENT space with CETRAXAL®

Barcelona and Singapore – 29 November, 2011 – Laboratorios SALVAT and Hyphens Pharma today embark on a partnership in establishing CETRAXAL® as the choice ear anti-infectives brand in South East Asia. According to the licensing agreement, SALVAT grants exclusive marketing rights of CETRAXAL® to Hyphens in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam. Hyphens is responsible to obtain marketing authorizations in these countries whereas, SALVAT will manufacture and

Cardiology Associates of North Mississippi Engages Emerge Clinical Solutions

Emerge Clinical Solutions, the creator of premier clinical decision cardiology software, today announced its software’s adoption by leading health practice Cardiology Associates of North Mississippi (CANM). The practice uses GE Healthcare Centricity as its practice management system, proving that Emerge’s agnostic software easily integrates with any existing system a practice has in place. “CANM is a regional center of excellence that has always been an early adapter of the latest technology. This

Release of The Cancer Journal Heal Yourself

With the right knowledge and action, people are safely and permanently curing cancer. This book has irrefutable proof of real cancer cures, provides understanding about cancer and how our bodies heal and teaches detailed directions on exactly how others can cure cancer themselves and make sure it never comes back. QUOTE FROM BOOK: “We are holding beliefs about cancer that are harming and killing us. There are healing truths about cancer,

Systech Illinois, gas analysis instrumentation manufacturers Issues a General Br …

Systech Illinois, one of the world's leading manufacturers of gas analysis equipment, has issued a general brochure to showcase all of their premier products within the process range. The new brochure includesa complete overview of the range; Oxygen Analysers, Moisture Analysers, Binary Gas Analysers and ATEX-Approved Analysers. The idea behind launching this new general brochure is that it is ideal for use at exhibitions. For more information on the
11-29-2011 | Health & Medicine
Planer

Planer Supporting PhD Student to Test Cryo Preservation of Larger Volume Cells U …

Planer, a leading manufacturer of controlled temperature products, is proud to be helping finance a PhD student at University College London. Eva Puschmann is undertaking three years of research into novel cryopreservation methods for the bio-artificial liver project. Planer are helping to finance her PhD under the IMPACT scheme which links the best UCL research expertise with progressive science and technology companies. Eva will be utilising, amongst other equipment, a

Stemade Biotech launches Dental Stem Cell Banking in Chandigarh

Stemade Biotech launches Dental Stem Cell Banking in Chandigarh Dental stem cell banking registration expected to reach 1lakh by 2013 Chandigarh, India November 24, 2011: Stemade Biotech, a pioneer in Dental Stem Cell Banking in Asia region and India's first player in Dental Stem Cell Banking today announced the launch of its operations in Chandigarh after its successful launch in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore. Stemade Biotech offers first of

ORTHOPEDIC Pain Management Center Chooses SpectraMedi Medical Transcription Serv …

ORTHOPEDIC Pain Management Center is now the client of SpectraMedi, the top Medical Transcription service provider in US. Syracuse, NY, November 2011 – SpectraMedi Medical Transcription Services, the leading transcription service provider in US announces its agreement with ORTHOPEDIC Pain Management Center based in Encino, CA. SpectraMedi proposes to extend latest quality services to its latest client. At the ORTHOPEDIC Pain Management Center, a multidisciplinary pain management approach is advocated, beginning with

Dr Weigert Listed in NHS Supply Chain Catalogue

Dr Weigert UK Ltd's extensive range of medical decontamination products can now be easily viewed, accessed and purchased via the NHS Supply Chain online catalogue. Dr Weigert's broad selection of neodisher products encompass manual and automated processes for the pre-treatments, cleaning and disinfection of medical equipment, instruments and the environment. Standon, Staffordshire, November 17, 2011 -- Looking to increase its brand and product awareness in the UK, Dr Weigert UK Ltd

'Report predicts multiple sclerosis drug market will reach $15.8bn in 2015' says …

A new report by visiongain predicts that revenues for disease-modifying treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS) will rise to $15.8bn annually in 2015. That analysis appears in Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: World Drug Market 2012-2022. Visiongain forecasts that the MS drug industry and market will expand to 2015. There will be strong revenue growth in established and developing pharmaceutical markets, especially the US, Japan and the UK. The MS treatment market will change

Adrenaline and sport: hormonal regulation of human body by sports

For all extreme athletes the search for so-called adrenaline puts them in to a kind of euphoria. In everyday life, the stress hormone plays an important role in our metabolism. But what exactly adrenaline is, how is it produced and what about its function in the body? My JogStyle explains the context also why regular exercise are so important for people and their well-being. The hormone adrenaline, also called epinephrine, is

A Top Vision Related Online Resource Gives Free Eye Exercises

A top vision related blog is handing out free vision exercises in attempt to help more people suffering from bad vision improve vision naturally. Poor eyesight not have only has a significantly effect on person's quality of life but may be rather pricey. Regular vision examinations, new prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses and refractive eye surgeries cost hundreds of dollars. Also, none of these treatment methods provide total and

Sporting activity: the basis for a healthy and restful sleep

Restful sleep - vital but not evident. More than 20 percent of the population suffers from sleep disorder. The everyday stress, pressures in work, fear or concern are the main causes of this problem and can lead to an irregular sleep schedule. The symptoms are: concentration difficulties, poor performance, fatigue, headaches and muscle tension and they will be a constant companion in everyday life if we do not fight against

SMi's Paediatric Clinical Trials conference held on the 21st & 22nd March 2012, …

Many drugs which are prescribed to children have not been adequately studied in the paediatric population. Pharmaceutical companies are now required to produce medicines specifically aimed at 0-17 year olds which has resulted in an increase in paediatric clinical trials. Trials in children are tightly regulated and have both operational and ethical challenges which need to be overcome. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network with experts in the

DR. BRIAN SNYDER OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, P.C., IS FIRST SURGEON ON LONG ISLAND …

Contact: Dennis Tartaglia (732) 545-1848 / dtartaglia@tartagliacommunications.com For Immediate Release DR. BRIAN SNYDER OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, P.C., IS FIRST SURGEON ON LONG ISLAND TO IMPLANT NEW PAIN MANAGEMENT DEVICE Minimally Invasive Methods Used to Implant Epiducer™; “Pacemaker for Pain” May Help Many with Chronic Pain ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – November 23, 2011 – A new device known as the Epiducer™ may help many patients with chronic pain, according to Brian J. Snyder,

ulrich medical launches disposable cuffs

Beginning November 16, 2011, disposable tourniquet cuffs will be available from ulrich medical, a family-owned business based in Ulm, Germany. The move, which will expand the product portfolio of this traditional tourniquet manufacturer and german market leader, will allow the company to offer its clients a wide variety of disposable and reusable cuffs for its exclusive tourniquets. Available in sizes ranging between S and L, the new disposable cuffs come in sterile

aycan extends its popular PACS viewer OsiriX PRO

OsiriX PRO, the new ISO 13485 certified workstation with 64-bit FDA-Clearance and CE-Label as a medical device class IIb, is going to be extended by aycan Digitalsysteme GmbH with more clinical applications and workflow improvements. These are the highlights of the new software version 2.0.10: 1. Hanging Protocols Plug-in The Advanced Hanging Protocols Plug-in is extended with a dedicated viewer for mammography and other digital x-ray images. Besides a substantially improved loading

Click a Fix give away free Carbon Monoxide Detectors

With winter’s chilly grasp about to take hold of the UK once again, the natural action is to turn up the fire and the radiators as high as possible. Ask yourself this though; am I aware that my family could be at risk of Carbon Monoxide poisoning? Statistics show that 50% of home owners are not aware of the signs of CO poisoning? CO is absorbed into the bloodstream 240

Gentium Announces Establishment of Commercial Infrastructure and Appointment of …

VILLA GUARDIA, Italy, November 22, 2011, (GlobeNewswire), Gentium S.p.A. (Nasdaq: GENT) (the “Company”) today announced the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary Gentium GmbH, located in Zug, Switzerland, as the headquarters for its commercial operations as well as the appointment of key members of the commercial leadership team who will be responsible for the global commercialization of Defibrotide once marketing approval for Defibrotide is obtained. The team plans to provide

Intelligent InSites Helps Healthcare Organizations Identify Hard-Dollar Impact o …

The RTLS+ Value Analysis, a new consulting service from Intelligent InSites, provides hospitals a detailed roadmap to enterprise RTLS success. Fargo, ND, November 23, 2011 -- Intelligent InSites Inc., the leading provider of enterprise RTLS software helping hospitals improve patient satisfaction and operational performance while supporting multiple RFID and RTLS technologies, has announced a new consulting service aimed to help healthcare organizations identify the impact of Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) and

Fewer Adults Dying From Mouth And Throat Cancers

U.S. death rates for throat and mouth cancers has decreased according to new national data. According to research and a study of analysis by the National Center for Health Statistics, the largest decreases in death rates for mouth and throat (pharynx) cancers were among black patients with at least 12 years of education. Researchers studied data on both white and black men and women residing in 26 states. The data

EON Systems’ The Digital Office Version 5.0 EHR Software Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/ …

EON Systems, Inc. announced that The Digital Office Version 5.0 was certified as a Complete Ambulatory EHR by InfoGard, an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable Eligible Provider certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The 2011/2012 criteria support the Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify eligible providers for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). "We are committed to providing efficient, full

Healthy Holidays: Seniors Need to Stay Active and Engaged

(Palo Alto, CA – November 22, 2011) Home Care Assistance, North America’s premier provider of in-home care for seniors, urges aging adults to stay active in order to enjoy good health during this year’s holiday season. While nonagenarians, a person whose age is in the nineties, may not be able to go “dashing through the snow” as fast as they did in their youth, they can make an effort

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