Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Kelly Cartwright: World Record and New Goals on the Way to London 2012
Olympic stars such as world track and field athlete Sally Pearson and Paralympic hopefuls like Kelly Cartwright are preparing for London with a series of joint competitions during this Australian summer. Both of them drew attention to themselves during the Qantas Australian Athletics Tour on 28 January in Adelaide. Pearson with two predominant wins in the 100 and 200 metres, Cartwright with a new world record for female transfemoral amputees…
Medos Medizintechnik AG inaugurates new site
Management Board members Dr. Böhm and Mr. Bogenschütz officially inaugurated a new development site in Germany.
The inauguration of the new Medos site is a further step forwards in the company's consistent implementation of its defined strategy of creating new technologies and therapeutic concepts. Medos develops, manufactures and markets products and therapies in the field of cardiac surgery for the treatment of heart attacks.
The new development department in Reutlingen, Germany, will…
Staying Motivated To Achieve Fitness Goals
It’s about that time of year when the donuts, cookies, cakes and salty chips look appetizing again to many dieters. Many swore them off weeks ago in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle and New Years Resolution. Yet with the Super Bowl snacks and Valentine’s Day treats filling grocery aisles, motivation for fitness can easily disappear. Coach Marlin McQueen offers advice and encouragement for those struggling to keep fitness commitments.
“It’s important…
Liposuction Breast Reduction
Portsmouth, NH - Liposuction Breast Reduction, also known as Scarless Breast Reduction continues to gain in popularity over the traditional method of breast reduction for the relief of back, neck and shoulder pain. More and more patients are dissatisfied with the older method and are requesting the less invasive method over the twelve inches of scarring per breast. Plastic Surgeons are responding to their patients and are performing more and…
Drug Development: Vela Laboratories and Anagnostics enter strategic partnershipt …
Companionship in clinical studies: patient stratification by cost-effective compact sequencing is a first step.
Affinity and Immunogenicity: hybcell as an alternative to SPR (surface plasmon resonance) technology for larger sample collectives will be tested and positioned.
Viennese Vela Laboratories are among the leading companies offering efficacy and release testing for biopharmaceuticals under GMP conditions (Good Manufacturing Practice). Vela Laboratories and Anagnostics have agreed upon a strategic partnership in the fields of…
Edwin I. Levin, LICSW, Hired as Director of Business Development by Prakash Elle …
CAMBRIDGE, MASS., January 27, 2012 – After a whirlwind “retirement,” Ed Levin, who for 28 years handled outreach and referrals at Spruce Mountain Inn (VT) residential mental health facility, is using his marketing expertise to raise the profile of Prakash Ellenhorn, a private, primarily non-residential treatment program offering clients a multidisciplinary, highly individualized team approach as a proven-effective alternative to residential or hospital programs.
Mr. Levin brings unique assets to…
Proteros announces the appointment of Dr. Klaus Hinterding as Chief Scientific O …
Martinsried, Germany, February 9, 2012. Proteros biostructures GmbH (Proteros) announced today that Dr. Klaus Hinterding, formerly at Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. (Roche), has joined the company as Chief Scientific Officer and member of the management board. Dr. Hinterding brings to Proteros considerable pharmaceutical industry experience that spans early research through to clinical development in various therapeutic areas.
At Novartis, his research contributed to the understanding of the mode-of-action of GilenyaTM, licensed for…
Swiss Railway Line Makes Safety a Top Priority
Safety is especially important for GoldenPass Services passenger trains as they travel through the mountainous terrain of Switzerland. METTLER TOLEDO is helping GoldenPass meet safety regulations by using the most advanced weighing technology to keep its railroad cars properly balanced.
GoldenPass trains provide hours of enjoyable travel through scenic Switzerland. This mountainous country is a summer and winter sports paradise with stunning white Alpine peaks and beautiful blue and green lakes.…
METTLER TOLEDO Announces New Online Resource for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Mettler-Toledo's Process Analytics Division has announced the availability of a new online resource designed to enable the bio and chemical pharmaceutical industries to maximizing product quality and maintaining batch consistency.
Increasing production costs and competition are leading pharmaceutical producers to identify methods of improving productivity. The continuous, real-time measurements provided by in-line process analytics offer a wide range of opportunities for increasing yield and improving efficiency throughout the manufacture of drugs…
A New Approach to Productivity: Synthesis Made Easy
EasyMax is a future-oriented personal synthesis workstation designed to replace the traditional round-bottom flask. It is simple to use, efficient, safe, requires no cryostat or PC and takes up only minimal fumehood space. EasyMax increases chemical development productivity thanks to higher quality experiments of each single experiment.
Time-to-market is an ever-increasing challenge and decisions have to be taken quickly based on reliable information. Increasing productivity in chemical development can now be…
Rainin and PhyNexus to Focus on Workflow Innovations for Life Scientists
Rainin Instrument, LLC, a METTLER TOLEDO company, has launched a joint initiative with San Jose, Calif.-based PhyNexus, Inc., maker of specialized sample preparation technology. The companies will leverage PhyNexus' patented PhyTip pipette tip column technology to jointly develop products to better serve the research needs of life scientists.
By combining miniaturization with high performance, PhyTip columns eliminate many of the sample preparation bottlenecks encountered by researchers in their daily workflows. For…
Camillus Surgery Center adopts services of SpectraMedi, Leading US based Medical …
SpectraMedi, the leading US based Medical Transcription Company started its tie up with Camillus Surgery Center, the leading Surgery Center located at Syracuse, NY. SpectraMedi is pleased to have association with this respected account with its easy to use Phone-in and PDA dictation technologies.
“We know that it’s only our clients’ success that ultimately places us in the position of top to end. So we continually strive to provide flawless support…
Essential Facts about Home Health Care in Columbus Ohio
Home health care in Columbus, Ohio mostly relies on the assistance provided by family members who are taking the role of caregivers. Such services are, however, not something anyone can simply and easily offer – even for the sake of elderly loved ones.
Similar to cities in other states, home health care is mostly dependent on the assistance provided by family members who are willing to act as caregivers to their…
Physicians Testify that IAPAM's Symposium with Botox ® Training is an "Exception …
From its comprehensive hCG training to hands-on botox ® training, the first 2012 reviews from physicians for the IAPAM's suite of training programs have been just been published. Physicians rate the IAPAM's Botox ® Training and hCG Training as a "5 star value."
Unanimously, physicians rave about the physician-lead training provided at the IAPAM's unique and respected Aesthetic Medicine Symposium ( http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com ) and the associated hCG Physician Training (…
The Valley Hospital Upgrades to PerfectLum 3.0 Suite to Perform AAPM TG18 Qualit …
The Valley Hospital, a leading non-profit healthcare provider in Ridgewood, NJ, upgrades the installation of PerfectLum calibration software to take advantage of its newly added quality assurance capabilities.
07/02/2012, Wilmington, DE, USA - The Valley Hospital, the not-for-profit patient care center and a part of Valley Health System, is upgrading their installation of DICOM calibration software PerfectLum by QUBYX to the new version 3.0. PerfectLum 3.0 Suite includes quality assurance features,…
Journeyman's Examination at Ottobock
Success is when people walk again
Having successfully passed their journeyman's examinations as prosthetists, all seven graduates are also guaranteed jobs. They received advance confirmation from the companies that trained them, provided they passed in theory and practice. Everything went like clockwork with an average mark of 2.0. "A strong
group" exulted Karl Becker, member of the examination commission and Education Manager at Ottobock, when he received the results.
Duderstadt has been hosting…
HealthEdSolutions.com Launches New PALS Practice Tests, Pediatric Nursing Progra …
Leading Provider of PALS Certification Offers Helpful Certification Preparation and Career Advancement Resources
Lincoln, NE, February 07, 2012 - Health Education Solutions, a leading provider of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) online certification, today released new PALS certification practice tests and a Pediatric Nursing Programs special section to help individuals who provide emergency care to children prepare for certification success and career advancement.
“Proper certification is…
NEDA Thanks the CFDA for a ‘Step in the Right Direction’ with Updated Guidelines …
NEW YORK CITY — The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) commends the recent move by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), which released an updated set of guidelines to ensure the health of runway models during the upcoming New York Fashion Week, Feb. 9-16.
Commented Lynn Grefe, president and CEO of NEDA, “We thank Diane von Furstenberg and the Council of Fashion Designers of America for these updated guidelines…
Pacific Coast Home Solutions Shares Shocking Senior Care Cost Statistics
Senior Walk-In Tub Offers Affordable Alternative That Gives Seniors Back Their Independence
Orange County, CA [February 7, 2012] -- Pacific Coast Home Solutions shared today shocking senior care cost statistics, while offering an affordable alternative to the unpredictable rising costs.
Data indicates that 1 of every 3 senior citizens in the United States will fall annually. Of that number, at least 50% will fall again within the same year. …
Successful Participation at Arab Health 2012
At the annual Arab Health Exhibition in Dubai, UAE, in January Medicopex GmbH displayed their Products and Services at an enlarged booth at the Za'abeel Hall.
This show for medical equipment today is one of the most important events like the Medica in Germany and the Fime in the USA and has visitors from the Arab region, as well as from the Indian subcontinent and Eastern African countries.
The Medicopex…
World Cancer Day 2012 at Pilani Rajasthan Shridhar University
Cancer which is the uncontrolled growth and spread of cells is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. Other terms used are malignant tumors and neoplasms.
The growths often invade surrounding tissue and can metastasize to distant sites. Many cancers can be prevented by avoiding exposure to common risk factors, such as tobacco smoke. At least one-third of all cancer cases…
European Nations Fall Behind US in IVF Pregnancy Rates
February 6, 2012 (New York, NY) – Recent reports of plateauing IVF pregnancy rates in Europe are in stark contrast to still-rising rates in the US, according to Norbert Gleicher, M.D., a prominent fertility expert and Medical Director of the Center for Human Reproduction (CHR) in New York City. Behind this difference may be a fundamental difference in approaches to the patient-physician relationship in Europe and the US.
Focus on…
Penn Medicine Purchased Even More Licenses of Upgraded DICOM Calibration Softwar …
Penn Medicine, a leading patient care provider in Pennsylvania, USA, has purchased more than one hundred licenses of PerfectLum version 3.0 to perform calibration and quality assurance on medical displays.
06/02/2012, Wilmington, DE, USA - QUBYX PerfectLum software, designed for medical display calibration and quality assurance, is again successfully applied to improve imaging quality of professional monitors. Penn Medical healthcare system, a PerfectLum user since 2009, has decided to enlarge…
Five-year-old Berlin Heart patient included in photography artist Horst Wackerba …
Horst Wackerbarth, a worldwide famous photography artist is travelling around Europe with his red couch in order to take pictures of people of various cultures. For the first time he recently took his couch to Bad Oeynhausen where Dr. Eugen Sandica, chief surgeon at the Heart and Diabetes Center Bad Oeynhausen, and his young heart failure patient Tobias sat down.
For five-year-old Tobias, the photo-shooting with Horst Wackerbarth was a most…
The Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Called Fraudulent
Vancouver- February 5 2012- A new video documentary produced by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International portrays psychiatry's "bible", the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders”, as a fraud perpetrated on society for the sole purpose of enormously increasing their income base by falsely labeling and drugging individuals, particularly helpless little children, for profit. Furthermore, they are calling this fraudulent labeling and drugging of little children a…
New SYNERGY HomeCare Office Opens In Greenville South Carolina
SYNERGY HomeCare, national non-medical home care franchisor, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Greenville, SC. Owned and operated by Bill and Pam Nelson, the company will provide 24-hour care to residents of Greenville and its surrounding communities.
SYNERGY HomeCare is partnering with a local Greenville Health System to control hospital readmissions from the non-medical home care perspective. The Hospital Readmission Prevention Program focuses on the…
Extend product lifecycles through reformulation to keep market share
Join SMi at their 9th annual Controlled Release conference to be held on the 28th & 29th March 2012 London. This must-attend event will once again lead the way in examining the latest developments in nanomedicine and featuring fresh presentations from companies including GlaxoSmithKline, Lundbeck, Merck Serono and Genzyme.
Controlled Release will allow delegates to meet and network with key decision makers from the top pharmaceutical companies, as well as…
Importance of Positive Self-Talk For Children with Disabilities
Self-talk is the endless stream of thoughts that take place inside of our heads. The fact is we talk to ourselves all the time. According to Jurgen Ruesch and Gregory Bateson authors of, “Communication: The Social Matrix of Psychiatry,” we engage in something they call intrapersonal communication all the time. It can take many forms such as day-dreaming, speaking out loud, and internal monologues that take place…
The latest developments of specific-spectrum, anti-staphyloccal agents using in- …
Now in its 14th year, Superbugs & Superdrugs is a well established antibacterial event that promises to be the perfect forum for networking and problem solving with senior industry executives from the pharmaceutical sector.
The event will be held on the 5&6 of March at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, London and will be made up of case-study focused presentations, highlighting success stories and lessons to be learnt. With multidrug resistance ever-increasing…
New survey reveals dramatic fall in symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children af …
DermaSilk recently conducted a telephone survey on clients who had purchased body suits or leggings for children between the ages of 3 months and 3 years, who suffered from moderate to severe eczema. Of the 100 families polled, 87 stated that DermaSilk had had a positive effect on their overall quality of life within one month of changing to the therapeutic garments with over 2/3rds reporting a significant reduction in…
Continuous increase in disease prevalence driving the surgical instruments marke …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches Surgical Instruments Market in India 2012 report covering the most emerging segment of healthcare industry in India. It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry Series reports.
Mumbai, India – February 2, 2012 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report Surgical Instruments Market in India 2012. The Indian market for surgical instruments is growing steadily owing to…
SYNERGY HomeCare Announces Growth Plans for 2012
Home Care Franchisor Rides Wave of Demand, Projects High Growth for the Next Year
SYNERGY HomeCare, national home care franchisor projects to grow revenues by 48% in 2012. The company, an innovator in the home care industry, grew revenue by 34% in 2011 and surpassed the $50 million annual revenue milestone during the year. New franchises, effective operations, and the addition of medical services contributed to this success. To help…
Dr. Alan Steljes Receives Board Certification in Sleep Medicine
HENDERSON, Nev. – (February 1, 2012) Steljes Cardiology, a full-service cardiology practice, diagnostic sleep center and clinical research center, announced today that Dr. Alan Steljes has been certified in sleep medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
To become certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine, a physician must pass the Sleep Medicine Certification Exam, demonstrate clinical expertise and have a track record of impeccable ethical behavior.
The Steljes Healthy Heart…
New Life Medical Inc Specialists chooses SpectraMedi, U.S. based Transcription S …
New Life Medical Inc Specialists has selected SpectraMedi to provide U.S. based medical transcription services
Syracuse, New York, January 2012 - New Life Medical Inc located in Encino, CA chooses SpectraMedi for their transcription needs. SpectraMedi is pleased to have acquired this account and looks forward to providing top-quality services.
SpectraMedi Transcription Services located at Syracuse, New York has been providing transcription services to various reputed clients since 1999. “SpectraMedi is…
Preventics, Inc. Releases BioLiftene Facial Mesosculpting Cream
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, February 1, 2012 – Preventics, Inc. is proud to launch its Biologics line with the release of BioLiftene Facial Mesosculpting Cream, an innovative age intervention facial cream designed to combat the root causes of aging and sagging skin. BioLiftene Facial Mesosculpting Cream diminishes the appearance of cellulite by assisting in the breakdown of existing fat cells while enhancing elastin production and collagen stimulation to help lift and…
Orange County Hand Surgery Specialists enters into an agreement with SpectraMedi …
Orange County Hand Surgery Specialists signs up with SpectraMedi Transcription Services, the top medical transcription service provider based in US
Syracuse, NY, January 2012 – SpectraMedi, US based Medical Transcription Company has been chosen as the Medical Transcription service provider for Orange County Hand Surgery Specialists, located in Fountain Valley, CA.
SpectraMedi Transcription Services is very much pleased to inform that Orange County Hand Surgery Specialists has been chosen SpectraMedi as their…
Dharamshila Hospital start its Cancer OPD in Patna, Bihar at Ford Hospital to ca …
New Delhi, Feburary 1, 2012 Dharamshila Hospital And Research Centre, India’s first and only NABH accredited Cancer Hospital, going to start its Cancer OPD in Bihar at Ford Hospital And Research Centre, Patna on 4th and 5th Feburary 2012.
Bihar has recorded an alarming rise in the incidence of cancer with an estimated 200,000 people suffering from this killer disease. Lack of awareness among the people about the disease coupled…
Valencia Terrace Partners with SYNERGY HomeCare-Kisco Property Introduces Enhanc …
[January 31, 2012]- [Corona, CA] - The newest face at Valencia Terrace Senior Living is non- medical home care provider, SYNERGY HomeCare of Inland Empire Southwest. As of January 15, 2012 the home care company is now one of the preferred providers of companionship and personal care for the retirement resort.
Valencia Terrace, a Kisco property recently partnered with SYNERGY HomeCare to introduce a new “Shared Care” program to…
SpectraCell Announces 2012 Webinar Series
Houston, TX- January 31, 2012. SpectraCell announces the first half of its 2012 lineup of educational webinars. Although the presentation content is geared toward physicians, they are free to the public and emphasize the clinical implications of nutritional deficiencies on health and disease:
SpectraCell 2012 Webinar Series:
January – Telomere Testing: A New Tool for Your Age Management Practice presented by: Dr. Dian Ginsberg, MD, OB/Gyn in Houston, Clinical Director…
NEDA Joins Off Our Chests In Battle to Launch Media and Public Health Act
NEW YORK CITY/LOS ANGELES — The New York City-based National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) has partnered with Off Our Chests, the Los Angeles-based women’s brand and movement, to rally consumer and congressional support behind their proposed “Media and Public Health Act” (MPHA).
Formerly known as “The Self Esteem Act,” the proposal asks for federal legislation requiring that “truth-in-advertising” labels be required on all ads and editorial content in which…
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FastMed Urgent Care announces open house celebration in Tucson, AZ
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FastMed Urgent Care announces open house celebration in Tucson, AZ
Free community event for families and $10 flu shots available
WHAT: FastMed Urgent Care invites you and your family to the open house celebration of its new clinic. The public is welcome to tour FastMed’s new state-of-the-art clinic and receive free blood pressure checks, first aid kits…
Urgent Care EMR Provider PrognoCIS Works With the AAUCM to Offer EMR Solutions
January 31, 2012 (San Jose, CA) – The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (or AAUCM) - through its affiliation with Quest National Services - is teaming up with PrognoCIS electronic medical record software to offer an EMR solution suitable for the unique needs of urgent care providers. The urgent care market has been somewhat underserved in the electronic medical records market, but the intuitive features and customizability of…
Eye Ball 2012 Celebrates UT Southwestern Ophthalmology Department’s Groundbreaki …
Past Fundraising Leads to Major Breakthroughs in Ophthalmology Research and Better Screening
(Dallas, Texas) January 31, 2012 – The Department of Ophthalmology at UT Southwestern and Prevent Blindness Texas are proud to announce the date of the 12th annual black tie fundraising gala, Eye Ball 2012 - A Night For Sight.
The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25th at 7 pm and will feature a cocktail party, seated dinner,…
Translational Imaging to improve probability of success in drug development
Join SMi at their 8th annual Imaging in Cancer Drug Development conference that promises to be interactive and informative. With an increasing verity of imaging modalities available and each of them offering benefits at different stages and in different ways, there is a great deal of benefit that can be gained from their implementation.
You will hear from industry experts on the current applications of imaging in all stages of drug…
SeniorHomes.com 2012 Best of the Web Award Nominations Open
Second Annual Contest Identifies Top Senior Living Resources on the Web
SeniorHomes.com, the most comprehensive resource for seniors and their families searching for senior care or housing, today announced the launch of its second annual Best of the Web Awards.
The Best of the Web Awards identifies the top websites in a number of categories, including both consumer and industry-focused resources. The program is open to any entity, organization or individual with…
How to explain the origin and source of dorsal pain vividly
Dorsal pain is one of the most frequently mentioned disorders by the patients in medical practices. Many people complain regularly about pain in the back. However, the sources are numerous and include psychological causes such as dissatisfaction as well as lack of physical activity and overstressing.
Therefore, the principle of a successful therapy includes a detailed conversation with the patient in order to diagnose the disorders. A vividly designed model can…
Prestige Senior Living Joins Two Northern California Senior Living Communities
Vancouver, Wash. – Washington-based senior care provider Prestige Senior Living announced today that it has joined Greenhaven Estates in Sacramento and Mountain View Senior Living in Ukiah, Calif.as the communities’ new management team.
The communities transitioned to Prestige management effective Jan. 1, 2012 as a part of a seamless process to introduce Prestige’s care philosophy to its expanding network of senior living communities.
“We have a very passionate team that is…
A new technology for diabetes in Africa
Diabetes is growing rapidly in sub-Saharan Africa due to urbanization and an aging population. Although once considered as rare in this region, it is estimated that diabetes will affect over 13 million people in sub-Saharan Africa in 2012 and that 350,000 of these people will die of associated diseases, but that so far only 15% of all diabetes cases in sub-Saharan Africa are diagnosed. By 2030, there will be an…
BHM Appoints New Business Division Leader Kathleen Schoenauer
BHM Healthcare Solutions, a nationally-recognized healthcare consulting firm, recently announced the addition of Ms. Kathleen Schoenauer, RN, BSN, CCM, to the organization. Ms. Schoenauer will be heading up the BHM team of consultants as a Business Division Leader. Ms. Schoenauer is a well-established leader within the healthcare field with solid experience in operations, problem solving, team building, and process management.
St. Louis, MO, January 31, 2012 -- BHM Healthcare Solutions, commonly…
