Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
DepressionTribe now allows members to join multiple depression groups
Leading depression help website DepressionTribe has announced that its members will now have the ability to join and start multiple depression groups. This move is set to be the first of many moves that will make the website more enjoyable and the online depression help they offer more effective.
Carlsbad, CA. 31 January 2012: Members at America’s leading depression help website, DepressionTribe, can now start and join more than twodepression groups…
Ashtanga Yoga Book by Caroline Klebl
“Ashtanga Yoga” by Caroline Klebl is an inspirational guide to the practice of the Primary and Intermediate Series of Ashtanga Yoga.
Beverly Hills, CA, January 30, 2012 - “Ashtanga Yoga” by Caroline Klebl is an inspirational guide to the practice of the Primary and Intermediate Series of Ashtanga Yoga. This book includes detailed descriptions of the practice and photographs of over 125 Yoga postures. "Ashtanga Yoga" by Caroline Klebl is an…
LYOPLUS® – multipurpose measurement device for pharmaceutical freeze dryers from …
One of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies has recently embarked on a long-term evaluation programme for the LYOPLUS® mass spectrometer from GEA Lyophil to provide essential data from within the freeze dryer itself. The company has confirmed a number of benefits of the LYOPLUS® system including: the ability to detect very small silicone oil leaks inside the dryer; the ability to monitor the moisture content within the freeze drying…
Barton Publishing Makes Positive Impact onis Changesing Thousands of Lives and C …
Brandon, South Dakota, January 24, 2012 – Barton Publishing, A small, family-owned business,named Barton Publishing is making a huge positive impact onis changing the lives of thousands of acid reflux sufferers with the all natural remedies drug companies would rather you not know about. The company producesoffers a Reflux Remedy Solution Kit that providescontains nothing but well-researched solutions for both the short-term and theeven long-term effects of the acid reflux…
BestMassage.com Offers Acucups Natural Rubber Cupping Set
In addition to its glass cupping jars for cupping therapy, BestMassage now offers the Acucups Natural Rubber Cupping Set. Cupping therapy involves suctioning the skin at various meridians, or energy channels according to ages-old Traditional Chinese Medicine. The act of suctioning the skin is thought to unblock Chi, or energy, by improving blood circulation and releasing stagnant blood pools. It is credited in stimulating circulation and relieving high blood…
Indian Medicine
Dr.JRK's Siddha Research and Pharma is the herbal medicine in India, and has been in the business of good manufacturing practices. We strongly believing in intellectual asset creation through discovery, documentation and development of Indian systems of medicine. G7 capsules is the solution for Allergic Disorders the herbal medicine in Inida. Atopy or hyper sensitivity is the major problem in all countries, the problem manifest in multifold ways such as…
Abilities Possibilities Expo Set for February 14 in Sarasota, Florida
The Stroke Association of Florida will host an Abilities Possibilities Expo on Tuesday, February 14, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., at the Gulfcoast Event & Conference Center, 4740 Cattlemen Road in Sarasota.
The free event is a community resource day that will inspire people with disabilities, their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals to explore goods and services to improve daily life and increase independence. Free health screenings (hearing, vision, blood…
Roberto Clemente Health Clinic To Host Health Care Fair
Hundreds of residents who live in the remote communities of southwest Nicaragua will receive free healthcare at the Roberto Clemente Health Clinic’s Annual Health Care Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, in Limon 1 Tola, Rivas, Nicaragua.
A team of more than 30 medical professionals from Nicaragua and the United States are volunteering their services to provide health check ups, preventive medical care, eye and dental…
Immunology: Distinctive features of autoantibodies in and out of the context of …
"Although autoantibodies are a hallmark of autoimmune illnesses, they are also observed in other disease conditions and even in healthy individuals. By means of careful analysis of the intrinsic features of autoantibodies our group in Sao Paulo (Brazil) has disclosed several differences in the autoimmune humoral response observed in patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases and in healthy individuals," Allessandra and colleagues report.
"Autoantibodies in healthy individuals occured in lower…
The iaedp Symposium 2012 Reveals Real Life Benefits for Psychodrama Experience
Pekin, Ill. (Jan. 26, 2012) - Those suffering from eating disorders struggle with the idea of identity and self-image, unable to see clearly who they are emotionally and physically. During the presentation, “Psychodrama: Tools of Change” at the iaedp Symposium 2012, Mary Bellofatto, MA, LMHC, CEDS, TEP, NCC and Nancy Kirsner, PhD, M.Ed, OTR, TEP will lead a workshop on the efficacy of psychodrama therapy and how it can help…
MedStay Announces Service in Raleigh
Durham/ Chapel Hill, NC – MedStay (www.medstay.com) is pleased to announce that its services are now available to patients of Duke Raleigh Hospital. Patients and their families will be able to reserve hotel rooms at a lower rate by booking through MedStay. Families will have access to information about the area surrounding Duke Raleigh Hospital. For a list of the hotels with which MedStay has partnered at Duke Raleigh Hospital,…
MedStay Family Grows to Assist More Patient Families
Durham/ Chapel Hill, NC – MedStay (www.medstay.com), a free hotel reservation concierge service catering to patients coming to Duke and UNC Hospital, has added two new staff, Shelley Chalmers and Donna Vidal.
Mrs. Chalmers comes to MedStay after a long tenure in education. Previously she has worked at the Oral Roberts University and University of North Carolina medical schools as well as in hotel administration and sales. Her background is…
Adelphi University Now Offering Advanced Degrees in Health Information Technolog …
GARDEN CITY, NY, January 2012—To answer the increasing demand for well-trained health information technology professionals, Adelphi University is pleased to announce that it will begin offering a Master’s of Science and an Advanced Certificate in Health Information Technology (HIT) in the Spring 2012 semester designed for IT professionals pursuing health information management and/or healthcare professionals seeking information technology certification. In 2004, President Bush called for the implementation of completely paperless,…
New Market Report: Insulin Pumps - Global Pipeline Analysis, Competitive Landsca …
GlobalData's new report, "Insulin Pumps - Global Pipeline Analysis, Competitive Landscape and Market Forecasts to 2017" provides key data, information and analysis on the global insulin pumps market. The report provides market landscape, competitive landscape and market trends information on the insulin pumps market. The report provides comprehensive information on the key trends affecting the market, and key analytical content on the market's dynamics. The report also reviews the competitive…
Lakeside Appoints David Christner, Mary Perez and Michelle Ward to Board of Dire …
LAKESIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
David Christner, Mary Perez and Michelle Ward Join Board of Directors
Orlando, FL – Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare, a non-profit organization providing mental health care services in Orange County, has appointed David Christner, Mary Perez and Michelle Ward to its esteemed Board of Directors. “We are so fortunate to have these three outstanding community leaders join our Board. I know they will continue to foster the…
BestMassage Issues An Odor-Free Guarantee On Massage Tables
It started with a phone call from a concerned customer. “Do your massage tables have any chemical odor to them?” the customer asked. “Sometimes the smell of upholstered products, especially new ones, can give me headaches.” That got Amona Buechler, owner of BestMassage thinking. “I know that our massage tables and massage chairs do not have any odor to them, but do our customers know that?” She questioned. “I…
Ways To Safely Boost Metabolism Announces Protein Diet Plan And Free Products
Vicki Zerbee, Shaklee Independent Distributor, has announced the offer of free Cinch Inch Loss products with leucine to new customers who join the company and purchase $70 worth of any of the brand's products. The revolutionary weight loss program is based on many years of scientific research and clinical studies, including how leucine works for athletes who need to maintain lean muscle.
Leucine, an amino acid, is the…
NEDA Names Music Duo Alexa and Natalee Falk as Official Ambassadors
NEW YORK CITY — The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) welcomes Alexa and Natalee Falk – a.k.a. Falk (www.falk-music.com), a dynamic music duo from Logan, Utah – as official ambassadors for the organization.
The sisters, who grew up in the music industry, have found their genuine voice and are garnering national attention for their song “Deadly Beauty,” which is dedicated to young women struggling with eating disorders and the…
Brilliant Breastfeeding To Participate In 2012 California Breastfeeding Summit
Annual Conference Promotes The Benefits Of Breastfeeding & Education Nationwide
Sacramento, CA (January 25, 2012) – Brilliant Breastfeeding, a growing collective of innovative nursing products and essentials, will be participating in this year’s annual 2012 California Breastfeeding Summit in Sacramento, CA. Formed in 2003, the California Breastfeeding Coalition (CBC) works towards establishing a healthier California through the support, promotion and the encouragement of breastfeeding.
As any pediatrician or parent can…
The total needle-free delivery market is expected to grow rapidly as more opport …
A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information provider predicts the global needle-free delivery devices market to be worth almost 5.9 billion dollars by 2022.
The market generated sales of 950.0 million dollars in 2010 according to Needle-Free Delivery: Technology and Market, 2012-2022, published in January 2012.
Needle-free injection technology is a mix of old and new technologies. Jet injectors are a well established segment of the market and will…
Alcohol Drug Class™ Releases New 10 Hour (Level 1) Drug and Alcohol Awareness Cl …
Alcohol Drug Class™, a national leading provider of high quality online drug and alcohol awareness classes releases a new 10 hour (level 1) class. The company currently provides 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 hour classes both for online drug education as well as for alcohol awareness. This new ten hour class is to fill the gap for those that are looking for a 10 hour specific lengh online alcohol…
71% of UK population use internet as secondary source of diagnosis
A unique, 28 Country, public opinion survey illustrates deep unhappiness with healthcare systems and their management, despite broad satisfaction with personal health, and a particular regard for the performance of the Family Physician (or General Practitioner).
In a survey of 22,000 people across 28 countries, the partners in the global market research network, IRIS (International Research Institutes), represented in the UK by SPA Future Thinking, have uncovered deep dissatisfaction with the…
“World cell-based assays market will reach 2.78 billion dollars in 2012” visiong …
A new report by visiongain predicts that the world market for cell-based assays will reach 2.78 billion dollars in 2012. That sales forecast appears in Cell-Based Assays: World Market Prospects 2012-2022, published in January 2012.
Visiongain estimates that in 2011 primary and secondary screening accounted for more than three quarters of cell-based assays used. Most assays used in target validation and lead identification are cell-based assays. Over the coming 10 years,…
Air Purifier Market in China Estimated to Surpass US$ 14.67 Billion by 2016 Says …
Increasing level of pollution is a major concern for not only China but world as a whole. Air pollution both indoor and outdoor is a major health hazard. According to WHO estimates over 2 Million people die prematurely due polluted air every year, most of them in poor countries and cities. Everyday activities of transportation, cooking, industrialization, etc. are easily identifiable as being unclean, and the cause of deterioration of…
DesiDieter Announces Get in Shape 2012 contest Winners
DesiDieter team’s Get In Shape contest is preparing for closure. On 15th Jan 2012, the online weight loss campaign halts all registrations and activities. The winners of the contest will be announced by the end of first week of Feb, 2012.
This year the campaign targeted a lot of attention as the prizes offered were exciting. Moreover, the motivation to Get In Shape for new year’s kept many to participate keenly.
DesiDieter…
1000th child to be supported with the Berlin Heart ventricular assist device
Berlin, 24th January 2012:
The EXCOR® Pediatric ventricular assist device has been implanted in more than 1000 cases.
This so-called artificial heart enables seriously ill children with heart defects to bridge the time until a suitable donor heart is found. It is the only system worldwide that is designed especially for the physiological needs of children.
This system was invented in Berlin and is used in children of all ages all…
Bupa reveals almost a third of UK women have never undergone any type of health …
Bupa has revealed that almost a third of women in the UK* (29%) say they have never been for any type of health screening, including cervical screening, which is vital in detecting abnormal, pre-cancerous cells which may lead to cervical cancer.
Around 2,900 women in the UK are diagnosed with cervical cancer (http://www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/health-information/directory/c/cervical-cancer ) every year. However, it is one of the most preventable cancers, with deaths from the disease…
Surging breast cancer cases drives the Mammogram Equipment Market in India
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches its Mammogram Equipment Market in India Report 2012 covering one of the emerging markets in India with strong growth prospects . It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Series reports.
Mumbai, India – January 24, 2012 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report – Mammogram Equipment Market – India. The Indian medical imaging industry is experiencing…
MakroCare Launches EDC Application in Japanese Version at 15th DIA CDM Conferenc …
DDi (Drug Development informatics), a division of MakroCare, provides clinical products and technology solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.
DDi is releasing new Japanese edition “mEDC v2.0” in 15th DIA CDM Workshop in Japan. “mEDC v2.0” is a highly comprehensive configurable web-based electronic data capture application used for managing single or multi-site clinical research studies with complete audit trail.
Apart from mEDC, DDi brings other suite of applications specifically…
Transplantation, Innate Alloimmunity: Primary Allograft Injury Leads to Alloimmu …
The rediscovery of innate immunity appears to have revolutionized not only basic immunology but transplant immunology as well. Walter Land described in his new monograph the emerging role of innate immunity in organ transplantation. "We are confident that this book will change the scientific and practical viewpoints of transplantologists in their day-to-day work," the Editor, Mehmet Haberal, comments.
Land outlines modern notions in immunology claiming that the innate immune defense…
BestSweet launches bi-lingual cough drops
MOORESVILLE, NC – January 10, 2012 – BestSweet Inc, the largest manufacturer of private-label cough drops, announced the debut of their new BestHealth cough drop line which features bi-lingual packaging.
The BestHealth line-up features the top selling flavors in the hanging bag Cough / Cold category, with consumer favorites Honey Lemon, Cherry and Menthol flavors leading the way. Certified Gluten Free and Kosher, these drops are all sugar based and…
Family Foot Clinics of Wisconsin, S.C. Opts for SpectraMedi as its Medical Trans …
Family Foot Clinics of Wisconsin, S.C. is now using the Transcription services of SpectraMedi Transcription Services
Syracuse, NY, January 2012 – SpectraMedi, US based Medical Transcription Services is pleased to announce that it now provides superior medical transcription services to Family Foot Clinics of Wisconsin, S.C located in Kenosha, WI.
Family Foot Clinics of Wisconsin, S.C. is the trusted name in Foot and Ankle Care for over 75 years. From preventive foot…
LEADING EATING DISORDERS ORGANIZATIONS AGREE THAT CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLAN …
Chicago, IL – January 12: The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) and the Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) appeal to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) to discontinue their fear and shame-based advertisements objectifying children. Campaigns that focus on overall wellness, not weight shaming, should be the goal.
The CHOA released a new ad-campaign, known as Stop Sugarcoating, utilizing negative attention and shaming to address childhood obesity.…
Blood Cholesterol Level: Stay healthy and keep eye on motion and healthy nutriti …
"Cholesterol" is often associated negatively. Despite, this fat is vitally important to the human body. We would not exist without cholesterol because this fat is the protective covering of our body cells. It is also responsible for the production of oestrogen and testosterone and protagonist in digestion. Nevertheless, an increased cholesterol level in blood is considered as harmful, once effecting a vasoconstriction by deposition. The combination of healthy nutrition and…
Orthovisc- No More Pain
Orthovisc is a Hyaluronan formulation which stands effective in curing the knee joint pain. Joint pain caused due to osteoarthritis often keeps away people from taking part or enjoying a lot of things physically. Suffering from knee pain can create a lot of troubles in the life of the person suffering from it.
In medical science, osteoarthritis is considered one of the most dreaded diseases which create a lot of…
NOVA Plastic Surgery entered into an agreement with SpectraMedi Transcription Se …
NOVA Plastic Surgery signs up an agreement with SpectraMedi, the leading transcription service provider in US
Syracuse, NY, January 2012 – SpectraMedi Medical Transcription Services, the leading transcription service provider in US announces its agreement with NOVA Plastic Surgery, one of the leading plastic surgery centers situated in 1860 Town Center Dr. Suite 255, Reston, Virginia. Nova Plastic Surgery specialize in Plastic surgery of the face including: Face lift, Brow lifts,…
Lifeline for the needy
Free of cost healthcare facilities are provided to underprivileged rural and hilly people of the Himalayan foothills of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh by Akal Charitable Hospital at Baru Sahib in Himachal Pradesh. Now, ACH, Baru Sahib has geared up to provide more facilities to its poor and needy patients by installing “The Intelect Advanced Therapy System” which is approved by US food and drug administration (FDA).All extensive modalities required…
Two Prominent Thoracic Surgeons Join White Plains Hospital
White Plains Hospital has welcomed two new Thoracic Surgeons to its group of integrated physician practices as of January 1st. Todd S. Weiser, M.D. and Cynthia S. Chin, M.D. have joined White Plains Hospital Physician Associates, a division of the hospital aligning physicians with Hospital services.
Drs. Weiser and Chin come to White Plains Hospital from The Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, where they both held positions as…
Jenoptik to Present a New Product Line at the Photonics West 2012
The Jenoptik Lasers & Material Processing division will introduce its new high beam quality laser source within the kilowatt power range. It will be shown at the Photonics West trade fair, booth 1214, in the south hall of the Moscone Center, San Francisco, USA, from January 24 to 26, 2012.
Metal Processing with the Jenoptik Fiber Laser JenLas® fiber cw 1000
In order to extend its product range in the field of…
Prepare for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Compare Health Insurance Online wi …
With experts warning that the London 2012 Olympics will be a hotbed for diseases from around the world, private medical cover will ensure that you receive the highest level of healthcare if the NHS is put under unmanageable pressure.
A series of reports in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal have recently warned that events like the Olympics have major health impacts for the host nation and for visitors when they return…
Endoscopy will become one of the fastest growing sectors in the medical device i …
A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information provider, predicts that the global market for endoscopy devices will be worth $75.8bn by 2022. The market generated sales of 23.3 billion dollars in 2010.
The medical device industry has experienced substantial growth in the past decade owing primarily to changes in patient demographics. A key factor in the growth of this market is endoscopy, which has progressed rapidly in recent years…
Antithrombotic drug market will rise to 24.4 billion dollars in 2015 visiongain …
Visiongain predicts that the overall world antithrombotic and anticoagulant drug market will reach 24.4 billion dollars in 2015. That forecast appears in Antithrombotic/Anticoagulant Drugs: World Market 2012-2022, published in January 2012.
The new study assesses drugs to treat abnormal blood clotting in human beings. It predicts that the industry and market for blood thinners will soon recover from the patent expiries of two leading drugs, Plavix and Lovenox. The overall world…
AKW takes the best and makes it better with launch of new pump
The latest shower waste pump introduced by AKW, the market leading manufacturer of lifestyle solutions for inclusive living, takes the best features of its two existing diaphragm pump models to offer a new design with superior performance and reliability. The new M17 digital shower pump, which will ultimately replace the existing M1 and M3 pumps, is compatible with AKW’s wide range of pumped wastes and trays and can be…
The Laser Warehouse Institutes Cosmetic Laser Parts Stocking Program to Speed Re …
The Laser Warehouse, the leading aftermarket reseller of used cosmetic lasers, used aesthetic lasers and other aesthetic equipment institutes T20 Stocking program, speeding repair and maintenance times on broken equipment as well as ready recently acquired used aesthetic lasers and used cosmetic laser handpieces for resale.
Deerfield Beach, FL, US, January 17, 2012 -- The Laser Warehouse, the leading aftermarket reseller of used cosmetic lasers, used aesthetic lasers and other aesthetic…
Electronic claims processing saves the healthcare industry time and money
St. Paul, Minnesota - January 17, 2012 - HHS estimates that administrative costs can be slashed by up to $4.5 billion due to the new standards for electronic funds transfers (released at the beginning of this month). This comes on top of mounting evidence showing that converting claims processing to electronic saves both time and money.
In the wake of these recent legislative changes, a majority of basic claims are now…
India Air Purifier Market to Surpass Rs 566 Crore by 2016 Says TechSci Research
The rising pollution level has become one of the most important areas of concern for nations worldwide. Everyday activities of transportation, cooking, industrialization, etc. are easily identifiable as being unclean, and the cause of deterioration of the quality of air. Growing concern about depleting quality of air and advancement of technologies to save oneself from harmful effects of air pollution has generated huge opportunities for sale of air purifier’s in…
Reference-Book: Quality Assurance and Improvement in the Field of Hygiene in Dia …
The "Guideline for Applied Hygiene in Dialysis Units" represents a reference book which links hygiene with quality management and gives answers to all relevant practical questions. The advantages for nephrologists and their staff are relevant: Streamlining and optimising the process, prevention of mistakes and their resulting costs as well as the improvement of treatment safety. The areas of responsibility become clearer. Documented processes ease the tractability as well as the…
New Study Presented at iaedp Symposium 2012 Examines “Bigorexia,” Introduces Fir …
One in three men sacrifice their life span for the “ideal” body
PEKIN, ILL. (Jan. 17, 2012) -- A new study reveals a staggering one out of three men would sacrifice a year of life to achieve their ideal body weight or shape. This statistic is a jarring revelation in a category previously accustomed to treating eating disorders as a traditionally female issue. Acknowledging this quiet and unrealistic quest for perfection,…
Only 2 weeks before the 2nd Annual European Food Manufacturing & Safety Summit 2 …
30th -31st January 2012
Grand Hotel Huis Ter Duin Noordwijk, Netherlands
www.foodmanufacturingevent.com
This year’s European Food Manufacturing & Safety Summit will take place on the 30th-31st January 2012 at the Grand Hotel Huis Ter Duin Noordwijk, Netherlands. There are a limited number of delegate places left. You can secure your place on our website www.foodmanufacturingevent.com or call us on +44(0)20 7202 7690.
This summit will bring together over 150+ senior level food and…
Evergreen Rehab Continues Expansion - Now in Illinois
We are excited to announce another Evergreen Rehab program in the state of Illinois. Evergreen Rehabilitation is one of the nation’s premier rehabilitation companies, offering physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy services at facilities in 18 states. Since its inception in 2000, Evergreen Rehabilitation has remained privately owned and operated by former long-term care administrators with extensive long-term care management and rehab management experience. Evergreen Rehab is a fully…
