Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
ReactIR 247 Receives Ex Certification for Zone 1 Hazardous Environments
METTER TOLEDO ReactIR 247 and related auxiliaries are now certified for safe use in hazardous manufacturing environments designated Ex under the ATEX Directive, specifically Zone 1, Groups IIB + H2, T4 Zone 1. Ready for immediate shipment, ReactIR HL-ATEX-certified models will allow more manufacturers in more countries to reduce testing costs, streamline production, and speed time-to-market using METTLER TOLEDO robust process characterization technology.
METTLER TOLEDO is pleased to announce ReactIR 247…
For reliable application and hygiene: New tapered disposable cuffs from ulrich m …
Tourniquet cuffs with a tapered shape for disposable use are now also available in size XL from ulrich medical, the Ulm family-owned company.
At medica 2011, ulrich medical presented its new disposable cuffs for tourniquet applications in sizes S, M and L for the first time. Barely three months later, there is once again news from Ulm: The manufacturer of German tourniquets is now also offering tapered disposable cuffs…
Department of Vascular Surgery adopts the services of SpectraMedi Transcription …
Syracuse, NY, 6 March 2012 - SpectraMedi Transcription Services is very much pleased to announce its association with Department of Vascular Surgery located at Maimonides Medical Center 948 48th Street, Brooklyn.
Department of Vascular Surgery provides comprehensive diagnostic, clinical and vascular surgical services for patients with diseased or malfunctioning circulatory systems. The vascular team is world-renowned for the treatment of wound care and limb salvage, minimally invasive procedures for repairing aneurysms…
BestMassage Adds Over Twenty New BodyChoice Essential Oils
Now customers seeking a wide selection of essential oils need to look no further than BestMassage.com. “We are ecstatic about our new massage supplies of essential oils!” exclaims Amona Buechler, owner of BestMassage. “We have been in the process of getting several new essential oils for quite some time now. We took the time to carefully select the particular essential oils that were in line with our customer needs. Quite…
Cerbomed GmbH at the 10th annual meeting of the Austrian Society for Neurology ( …
ERLANGEN/GRAZ, Germany, Austria, March 8th, 2012 – Between March 14th and 17th, 2012 cerbomed GmbH will present the transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (t-VNS) with NEMOS at the 10th annual meeting of the Austrian Society for Neurology in Graz.
Participants will get the opportunity to get in touch with the new therapy option for patients suffering from difficult-to-treat epilepsies and depression.
About t-VNS
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation is addressed to patients suffering…
Rapid Nutrition Appoints New Board Member
Australian natural healthcare company Rapid Nutrition has appointed Vaidy Nateshan to its board of directors.
Nerang, Queensland, March 08, 2012 - Mr Nateshan’s career includes work in both the operational and strategic aspects of a wide range of industries ranging from oil and gas, Information Technology, business consulting and pharmaceuticals.
Having travelled extensively, he has worked in over 30 countries and executed and managed strategic alliances in over 12 countries, which includes…
PARKINSON RESEARCH FOUNDATION Announces Director of Patient Programs, Services a …
The Parkinson Research Foundation is pleased to announce that Marilyn Tait has joined the foundation as the Director of Patient Programs, Services and Advocacy. Tait, is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University School of Nursing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tait has forty years experience in healthcare marketing and program development. After specializing in oncology for 30 years, Tait embarked on her new career at a time in her life when…
Clinical Paints Develops Safe Paint for Hospitals
7-March-2012 – Spartanburg, SC. Clinical Paints, an industry leading supplier of non-toxic paints, has announced its new range of products specifically designed to address the patient safety needs of the healthcare industry.
Traditional paints have been shown by the EPA to give off harmful chemicals. These are measured and accepted as if there was no alternative - despite known health consequences. In medical facilities, such as maternity, ICU and neonatal, this…
Diminished Ovarian Reserve Expert Releases Tip Sheet for Timely Infertility Diag …
March 07, 2012 (New York, NY) – Center for Human Reproduction (CHR), a leading New York fertility center specializing in fertility treatment for women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), has issued a fertility tip sheet for young women with DOR. Younger women with DOR often spend months or even years before receiving the correct diagnosis, resulting in significant delays in appropriate fertility treatments.
“Detecting DOR is not difficult,” says Dr. Gleicher,…
The growing pharmaceutical sector drives the Indian Pharmacy Retail Market
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches its Pharmacy Retail Market in India Report 2012 covering one of the very potential markets in India having strong growth prospects in future . It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Series reports.
Mumbai, India – March 7, 2012 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report – Pharmacy Retail Market – India. The Indian retail industry…
Iaedp's Symposium 2012 Celebrates Diversity in Membership and Message
Professional Eating Disorder Conference Increases Relevance with Multicultural Emphasis and Bilingual Presentation
PEKIN, ILL. (March 6, 2012) – The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp) will celebrate the diversity of its international membership March 22-25 at Symposium 2012 in Charleston, S.C. Multicultural events hosted by the International Relations Committee (IRC) include the 2012 International Forum, "Food for Thought—The Relevance of Cultural Issues in Treating Eating Disorders," at a special lunch…
Outstanding Design
Four iF awards for Ottobock Products
With the Triton prosthetic foot, the 3R93 therapy knee joint and the Genu Sensa knee support, no less than three Ottobock products have been recognised with the iF product design award 2012. Carbon fibre woven prepreg, a high-performance fibre composite material developed by Ottobock, also received the iF material design award.
The iF product design award is one of the most renowned design competitions worldwide. It…
InDex Pharmaceuticals Starts Phase III COLLECT Study with Kappaproct®
-- TLR9 Agonist for the Treatment of Chronic, Active, Treatment-Refractory Ulcerative Colitis --
Stockholm, March 6, 2012 - InDex Pharmaceuticals today announced the start of the COLLECT trial, a European multicenter Phase III study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Kappaproct for the treatment of chronic active ulcerative colitis (UC) patients not responding to available therapy. Kappaproct is a DNA-based immunomodulatory sequence (DIMS) targeting the toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9).
UC is…
Increasing tendencies of using preventive therapies driving nutraceuticals marke …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches Nutraceuticals Market in India 2012 report covering a market which has a strong foothold in India. It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry Series reports.
Mumbai, India – March 6, 2012 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report Nutraceuticals Market in India 2012. The Indian market for nutraceuticals is showing great promise with increasing consumption of…
Increasing tendencies of using preventive therapies driving nutraceuticals marke …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches Nutraceuticals Market in India 2012 report covering a market which has a strong foothold in India. It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry Series reports.
Mumbai, India – March 6, 2012 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report Nutraceuticals Market in India 2012. The Indian market for nutraceuticals is showing great promise with increasing consumption of…
Consider novel linker strategy techniques to increase efficacy of ADC products
Antibody Drug Conjugates are used to fight cancerous cells and are made up of the antibody that will target a specific tumour0-associated antigen a drug often described as payload and the linker. This results in a drug being delivered selectively to the appropriate malignant cell due to the antibody targeting and specific antigen
Join SMi at their inaugural ADC Summit held on the 23rd & 24th May 2012 in london that…
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…
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…
Emerge Clinical Solutions Establishes Strategic Partnership With MedAxiom
(Dallas, Texas) March 2, 2012 – Emerge Clinical Solutions, the creator of premier clinical decision support software, today announced its strategic relationship with MedAxiom, a comprehensive subscription-based service provider and information resource exclusively for cardiology practices.
Emerge's real time clinical decision support solution helps doctors increase diagnosis efficiency and accuracy by filtering inclusive patient data through patented algorithms developed by Dr. William Daniel, chief medical officer. The software has been proven…
Trianz Solutions Announces the Next Version of Acceliant eClinical Trial Suite-V …
Trianz Solutions, a global technology provider of innovative solutions in clinical trials announces the launch of Acceliant eClinical Suite-v6.4, the latest upgrade to their clinical trial solution. Acceliant, an established CDISC compliant solution, supports Phase I-IV trials and post-marketing studies for all therapeutic areas and medical devices. It works as a comprehensive clinical data management platform, supporting paper as well as EDC processes in a trial.
Acceliant-v6.4, a comprehensive eClinical…
MediQuant Introduces Revamped Company Image and Website
Richfield, OH – MediQuant, the pioneer in interoperable “Active Archiving” data solutions for healthcare revenue cycle professionals, announced today the introduction of a fresh, new corporate brand identity, including a redesigned corporate logo, tagline and website.
MediQuant strives to stay one step ahead of the curve with technology innovations that embrace the many changes in the healthcare industry. The company’s new corporate image supports this mission.
“Our…
Product innovation: First presentation of a flexible hand skeleton model
This new skeleton model with built-in joints shows the range of motion of finger bones. The finger mechanism relies on the joints of the separate finger bones, which are also known as phalanges. In fact the articulations between the phalanges apply to the hinge joints. The phalanges consist of the following parts:
Proximal phalanges
This bone is also named as the first finger bone. It is also the longest phalange. The metacarpal…
DFW Vapor Launches New Website With a Refreshed Brand Image
DFW Vapor, premier supplier of electronic cigarettes to the Dallas/Fort Worth area, has launched its new website to provide a more user-friendly interface. The site features improved navigation, more descriptive product offerings, and quality graphics that reflect the unique attitude of DFW Vapor.
Established in 2009 by James Vapor, DFW Vapor is one of the newest distributors of e-cigarettes to the DFW market. The company delivers exclusive equipment and unique flavors…
Top Florida Drug Rehab Produces 500th Article
Recovery First's Florida drug rehab center announced the production of its 500th article related to addiction and alcoholism this week. The rehab center reported that it began producing professional articles to help patients and their loved ones understand the disease of addiction and be better prepared to receive effective treatment, but never expected to become a leader in published addiction information.
Jim Davis, CEO and founder of the…
Copernicus Group IRB receives Training Top 125 award
Durham, NC- March 1, 2012 Copernicus Group IRB (CGIRB), a leading independent institutional review board, this month accepted Training Magazine’s annual Training Top 125 award, which highlights companies’ excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs.
Sydney Douglas, CGIRB’s corporate trainer, accepted the award at Training’s 2012 Conference and Expo, held Feb. 13-15 in Atlanta. CGIRB, the only IRB to be recognized, was among the 24 new companies that broke the Top…
The Time to Register for Symposium 2012 is Now
The iaedp Foundation Offers Weekend of World-Class Educators and Entertainment to Inspire Eating Disorder Professionals
Pekin, Ill. (Mar. 1, 2012) – Time is running out to register for The iaedp Foundation’s Symposium 2012. Featuring a record-setting 40 workshops, a performance of the off-Broadway hit musical NOR*MAL and lectures by leaders in the treatment of eating disorders, the March 22-25 event in Charleston, S.C., is not to be missed.
“Symposium 2012 is…
RENOWNED SUBSTANCE ABUSE EXPERT AND PSYCHOLOGIST SHATTER MARIJUANA MYTHS
Princeton, NJ – March 1, 2012 “Marijuana is harmless because it’s just a plant. It’s natural.” “You can’t get addicted to pot.” “Alcohol is much more dangerous than marijuana.” These and other common misconceptions about marijuana use will be discussed on Saturday, March 31, 2012 by nationally recognized substance abuse expert Richard Ryan and psychologist Dee Apple at the presentation, “Clearing the Air: Facts & Fictions about Marijuana” at…
Unique Benefits of Opting for Emergency dentist
For all those who are blessed with a family, it will be a wise and thoughtful decision to have a family dentist as well. Emergency dentist is not something very different compared to the normal dentistry. It does not include treatments and procedures that are completely dissimilar or revolutionary compared to what is available with other dental facilities. It is just another productive idea to make it easier for families…
The booming healthcare sector drives the Indian Hospital Information System Mark …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches its Hospital Information System Market in India Report 2012 covering one of the very potential markets in India having strong growth prospects in near future . It is a part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Series reports.
Mumbai, India – March 1, 2012 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of its report – Hospital Information System Market – India. The…
Drs. Gray and Claytor selected to exhibit at National Meeting
Portsmouth, NH—Doctors Lawrence N. Gray and R. Brannon Claytor have been selected to present their paper entitled, “MACS Facelift with FATS” at the 91st annual meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons in be held in San Francisco, California from April 14th to 17th, 2012. The poster presentation is based on Dr. Gray’s experience over a five-year period.
Dr. Gray has modified the MACS facelift by introducing…
BHR Medical receives US Patent Approval for Innovative Arterial Expansion Chambe …
Bad Grönenbach (Germany), February 17, 2012
BHR Medical developed a new arterial expansion chamber for hemodialysis bloodline sets. This innovative invention reduces the interaction between blood and air in the arterial expansion chamber. As a consequence, the consumption of Heparin, Erythropoetin and Iron can be reduced considerably.
BHR Medical has now received the US Patent Approval for this new innovative product. The patent is based on a significant reduction of the blood-air-interaction…
National Eating Disorders Association Partners With Tumblr
NEW YORK CITY — The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) applauds Tumblr, the popular microblogging platform and social networking website, for taking a stand against the promotion of eating disorders on its site.
Through its Media Watchdog program – which voices concerns about dangerous media messages – NEDA is now working with Tumblr to assist them in flagging pro-ana/mia (short for pro-anorexia/bulimia) websites and to create language for directing individuals (who…
biocrea and Boehringer Ingelheim Conclude Asset Purchase Agreement
Radebeul, Germany, February 29, 2012 – biocrea today announced the completion of an asset purchase and licensing deal with Boehringer Ingelheim. Under the terms of the agreement, biocrea will receive an undisclosed payment and will transfer the exclusive global rights for certain research programs originating from its phosphodiesterase (PDE) platform to Boehringer Ingelheim. This includes biocrea´s PDE2 inhibitors and its most advanced compound BCA909.
“This transaction marks a key milestone in…
Utopia Home Care Provides Free Caregiver Training on March 8 in Patchogue and We …
Utopia Home Care offers family caregiver classes on a monthly basis throughout its Nassau and Suffolk locations. A trusted name in the home care industry, Utopia provides these classes free of charge as a community service to help support families who may be taking on caregiver responsibilities themselves.
The focus of the instruction will be based off each participant’s individual needs, covering fundamental topics and techniques related to their loved…
Most Innovative New Product Named in Latest Product Services Directory
February 28, 2012 (CHARLESTON, SC)—The National Association For Continence (NAFC) presented the Most Innovative New Product award to Coloplast for its new product, InterDry® Ag, a textile that helps reduce the risk of moisture-associated skin damage, most often diagnosed as intertriginous dermatitis (intertrigo). As moisture accumulates and remains trapped within skin folds, bacteria, fungal and viral growth inevitably lead to intertrigo and even skin breakdown and subsequent ulceration. Obese patients,…
Hands On Technology Debuts New Physical Therapy Software At Annual Tradeshow
WESTMONT, IL -- Hands On Technology, a business that provides physical therapy offices with PT software, recently presented its newest software application at the Combined Sections Meeting in Chicago, IL.
At the meeting, Hands On Technology showed off its fully integrated practice management/EMR web based software, TheraOffice Web. Customers can now choose to use the physical therapy software through onsite hosting or choose to use web based hosting. The new TheraOffice…
U.S. Congress Launches Bi-Partisan National Eating Disorders Awareness Caucus
NEW YORK CITY — The Congress of the United States has approved the creation of the National Eating Disorders Awareness Caucus, as announced today by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), which since 2011 has determined that it is vital to build support from the ground up in our Congress in a strong bi-partisan manner.
The mission of the newly formed caucus, chaired by Nan Hayworth (R-NY-19) and co-chaired by Nita…
Autoantibody Diagnostics in Autoimmune Liver Diseases
ORGENTEC Diagnostika (www.orgentec.com) has developed four new laboratory tests for the diagnosis of autoimmune liver diseases. These tests are now on the market. They are based on ELISA technology and were specifically developed for fully automated analysis with Alegria®.
The new tests systems, called Anti-Sp100, Anti-gp210, Anti-LKM-1, and Anti-SLA, reliably detect specific autoantibodies that are characteristic of various autoimmune liver diseases. The tests thus also allow for reliable differentiation between these…
Sitrof Technologies hires Jigesh Vora as Engagement Manager
February, 27, 2012-Princeton, NJ- Sitrof Technologies, a developer of world-class content management, process harmonization and compliance solutions for the life sciences industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Jigesh Vora as Engagement Manager.
In more than 10 years in the IT industry and five years specializing in content management, Jigesh has been involved in all aspects of the software development lifecycle. He’s had hands-on experience working with computer system validation,…
The iaedp Foundation Recognizes Critical Role of Nurses With New Certification
PEKIN, ILL. (Feb. 27, 2012)— The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Foundation (iaedp), which established the certification process to promote standards of excellence within the field of eating disorders, launches a new certification program for nurses in the field of eating disorder treatment. Recognizing that registered nurses play a pivotal role during the treatment process of eating disordered patients, the iaedp Foundation has developed the Certified Eating Disorders Registered…
Join MEDNET Direct at the Global Pet Expo
MEDNET Direct to showcase new pet products at Orlando’s Global Pet Expo.
Orlando, FL., February 27, 2011- Known best for their #1 selling Puppy Pads brand, MEDNET Direct also has many other innovative products for your four-legged family members. From February 29 to March 2, 2012, join MEDNET Direct at the Global Pet Expo show in Orlando, Florida.
Hosted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) and the Pet Industry…
SYNERGY HomeCare Opens New Office In Lubbock, Texas
SYNERGY HomeCare, one of the nation’s leading home care providers, today announced the opening of its new location at 7202 Joliet Avenue in Lubbock.
The new SYNERGY HomeCare office is conveniently situated off the South Loop near Texas Land & Cattle and is open from 9 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday providing care services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Owners David & Kay Miller,…
PRF PARKINSON’S DISEASE: TREATMENTS OF THE FUTURE
SIXTH ANNUAL PRF PARKINSON’S DISEASE CONFERENCE
Tampa Westshore Marriott Tampa, Florida
Monday, March 26, 2012
Program chair, Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos
The Parkinson Research Foundation will be presenting a conference to provide Parkinson’s disease patients and caregivers in Southwest Florida with an opportunity to learn about the latest drugs and treatments for Parkinson’s disease that will enhance their lives. A secondary objective is to provide a forum for patients and caregivers to share their…
RxEconsult, LLC Launches Its Social Network (RxEconsult.com) For The Healthcare …
New Jersey February 27th, 2012 – RxEconsult, LLC announces the launch of its much anticipated social media platform (RxEconsult.com) for the health care community.
RxEconsult, LLC announces the launch of its social media platform (RxEconsult.com) for the health care community. It is a unique professional healthcare social media platform where small businesses and professionals can promote their services, find opportunities and succeed. It is one of a kind healthcare network…
New Program for Learning Medical Intuition
In response to popular demand, a new seminar program for individuals wishing to develop their intuitive skills particularly in regards to the field of Medical Intuition is starting this Spring. The program is ideal for people already in a holistic or healing-type profession wishing to augment their current offerings or add a new modality to their practice. The program will also be considering applications from students outside these fields.
The…
Sassy Scrubs Goes Public with Their Expansion of Fleece Scrub Products
February 24, 2012 – Penn Yan, NY – Custom medical scrubs manufacturer and e-tailer, Sassy Scrubs, announced the expansion of their fleece nursing scrubs products. Sassy Scrubs has expanded their line to include 31 different colors and prints, whereas most scrub companies offer 3 basic colors of fleece fabric (white, grey, blue).
Consumers who have purchased any type of fleece garment quickly discover the benefits of wearing fleece. Sassy…
Netscribes launches profiles of private companies in the Medical Equipments Mark …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. launches private company profiles that present information about the company’s SWOT analysis, financial analysis, operations, competitive landscape etc.
Mumbai, India – February 24, 2012 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of Medical Equipments (Medical Imaging) – Company Profiles series that provides key information about the company’s operations, SWOT analysis, financial analysis, competitive landscape/benchmarking among others.
The report begins with the…
Most non-public hospitals in Poland oriented towards public funding
The vast majority of non-public hospitals in Poland provide services under contracts with the National Health Fund (NFZ). The number of Poles who can afford to pay for costly hospital procedures out of their own pockets remains small, whereas NFZ contracts guarantee a certain level of revenues and patient numbers. That is why even those private hospitals whose original focus was exclusively on commercial patients (e.g. Medicover) decide to enter…
Webinar: GMP for Cosmetic Products - Becoming a Reality with ISO 22716
SGS invites you to register for the complimentary webinar "GMP for Cosmetic products - Becoming a Reality with ISO 22716".
The objective of this webinar is to present an overview of Good Manufacturing Practices for cosmetic products. Special emphasis is on how to set up a compliant quality structure following the principles of GMP as laid down in the ISO 22716 guidance document.
Some highlights will be presented on how and where…
SpeechNutrients Launches New Great-Tasting Speak Smooth Liquid for Children’s Sp …
SpeechNutrients announces the launch of its new speak smooth, a pleasant-tasting, naturally orange vanilla, “smoothie-like” formulation of their dietary supplement, speak. Speak is the patented nutritional formula created by a noted pediatrician to support normal and healthy speech development and maintenance in children. The new consistency and flavor ensures ease of use, so parents can be certain their children are getting the nutrients they need.
Lake Forest, IL, February 24, 2012…
