Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
MARR South Announces Name Change to TRADITIONS Recovery Center
Atlanta, Ga. – April 24, 2012 – In an effort to establish a distinct identity and uphold a commitment to traditional recovery principles, MARR South announced that its name has changed to TRADITIONS Recovery Center. “We are hopeful that the name change will differentiate TRADITIONS Recovery Center from the addiction treatment offered by our parent company, MARR, Inc.,” said Al Young, director of TRADITIONS. “We focus specifically on providing an…
"Global extremity devices market will be worth $2.0bn by 2016" visiongain report …
A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information provider, predicts that the global extremity devices market will be worth $2.0bn by 2016. The market generated sales of $1.1bn in 2010, according to World Market for Orthopaedic Extremity Devices 2012-2022, published in April 2012.
The orthopaedics sector of medical devices market has witnessed growth in recent years, driven by segments such as artificial joint replacement and orthobiologics. Artificial joint replacement procedures…
Mighty Oak Technology & DictaTeam to Form Partnership
Two innovative companies; one partnership.
The successful HIT group partners with great minds across the seas …
Minneapolis, MN, USA / Westerkappen, NRW, Germany || April 24th 2012: Mighty Oak Technology -out of the U.S. – and DictaTeam – out of Germany -, are thrilled to announce their partnership together. The two successful companies are working hard together to integrate DictaTeam’s mobile voice recording application dictate on demand mobile with Mighty Oak…
Organically Grown Produce Is Better for Environment, Researchers Say
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden recently released results from a study that suggests organically grown produce is beneficial for the environment.
The researchers looked at the rate of pollination of strawberry plants between organic and conventional farming methods. They found that 45% of the organic strawberry flowers were fully pollinated while only 17% of the conventionally farmed flowers were fully pollinated.
There were no pesticides or a non-organic…
"The global ultrasound systems market to be worth almost $11.2bn by 2022" says v …
A new report by visiongain, a leading London-based business information provider predicts the global ultrasound systems market to be worth almost $11.2bn by 2022. The market generated $4.0bn in 2010 according Ultrasound Systems: Global Market Outlook 2012-2022 published in April 2012.
The market will be driven primarily by the emerging BRIC economies. China and India will see the most significant growth over the forecast period. The BRIC economies will be driven…
"Single-use bioreactors market will expand this decade" visiongain report predic …
A new report by visiongain forecasts that the world market for disposable bioreactor technology for pharmaceuticals will expand from 2012 to 2022. That projection appears in Single-Use Bioreactors for Pharma: World Market 2012-2022, published in April 2012. Visiongain is a business information provider based in London, UK.
In the past 10 years, single-use bioprocess technologies have helped in the development and production of biopharmaceuticals. These technologies and accessories play important roles…
DictaTeam goes West
Dublin, Ireland / Westerkappeln, Germany: April 24th 2012 – The Irish dictation specialist Finlay Digital Solutions Ltd., Dublin / Cork / Belfast / London, will represent the Smartphone-App voice recording software developer DictaTeam UG from Westerkappeln, Germany, on the irish and british market. As a distributor, Finlay Digital Solutions will offer DictaTeam’s worldwide well renowned dictation and voice recording solution family dictate on demand to value added resellers and end…
Granulox wound spray granted CE mark thanks to Diapharm
Georgsmarienhütte, Lübeck (Germany) 24 April 2012. With its wound spray Granulox, SastoMed GmbH has recently brought a new medical device to market. It improves oxygen supply to chronic wounds, using haemoglobin as the transporter. SastoMed has engaged Diapharm (www.diapharm.com) to perform the certification of the Class III medical device, and the outcome has been a great success: only 16 months elapsed between Day 1 and the granting of an EU-wide…
Does your company have the right strategy to be outsourcing clinical services to …
The Pharma Outsourcing & Procurement Summit will help you to find the answer with knowledge sharing, peer-to-peer networking and turn-key solution opportunities on 21st-22nd May 2012 at the Hotel Palace Berlin, Germany.
The summit brings together directors of outsourcing, procurement, clinical outsourcing, as well as R&D sourcing in an open forum to discuss recent successes and challenges in today’s outsourcing industry.
Fully understand the importance of emerging regions in clinical trials, learn…
Minnesota Veterans Home Creates Friendly and Safe Environment through Implementa …
Enterprise Real-Time Location System (RTLS) from Intelligent InSites Goes Live at the Adult Day Center at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis
Fargo, ND, April 24, 2012 -- Intelligent InSites, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise real-time location systems (RTLS) software helping healthcare providers improve patient and resident care, announced today that the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis, MN, has implemented Intelligent InSites’ real-time location system (RTLS) solution to create a…
Alpha Helix Introduces Fitness Icon Jay Cutler as Co-Owner and Board Member
LAS VEGAS – (April 17, 2012) – Robert “Mac” Gately, CEO of Alpha Helix, a Las Vegas-based enterprise dedicated to the creation and delivery of world-class innovative performance products, announced today that fitness icon Jay Cutler will be a co-owner and serve on the company’s board of directors. Alpha Helix’s initial line of performance products, focused on maximizing muscle development and workout potential, will hit store shelves nationwide in…
Diet Seen As Powerful Determinant in Heart Attack Risk
Last year, Canadian researchers recently announced the results of a study that looked at whether it was genes or environment (diet) that had the greater effect on risk of heart disease. They studied data on more than 27,000 people who had a genetic predisposition for an increased risk of heart disease. They found that those who ate a typical western diet were twice as likely to have a…
Clinical Chemistry Procedures to Dominate the US Diagnostics Market
According to a new research report by RNCOS, titled “US Diagnostic Market Outlook 2014”, the US diagnostic industry has an important share in the global diagnostic market. The key factors that reflect a bright future for the US diagnostic market include the prevalence of several chronic and infectious diseases, emergence of innovative diagnostic technologies in cancer and infectious diseases and increasing acceptance of self-diagnosis products.
Our study revealed that the demand…
METTLER TOLEDO Thornton Introduces Total Organic Carbon Sensor with ISM
METTLER TOLEDO Process Analytics Division announces the introduction of its 5000TOCi sensor with Intelligent Sensor Management(ISM). The new sensor is ideal for continuous, fast, and reliable monitoring of total organic carbon (TOC) levels in applications such as Water for Injection, reverse osmosis membranes, effectiveness of TOC destruct UV lamps, resin bed performance, organics shedding, and quality of final rinse water.
With fast response and continuous on-line measurements, the 5000TOCi sensor ensures…
"Elder Rage, or Take My Father... Please! How to Survive Caring for Aging Parent …
The best-selling book, “Elder Rage”, has been recorded by the author, Jacqueline Marcell, and is available in Audio Book format exclusively at Amazon and Audible Books. Also available in print and for Kindle/Nook.
This Book-of-the Month Club selection has received 50 endorsements (ElderRage.com/Review.asp), 350 Five-Star Amazon reviews, is required reading at numerous universities for courses in geriatric assessment and management, and considered for a film. Includes extensive self-help section and chapter…
Latest Sleep Therapy Equipment launched by PreferredCPAP
PreferredCPAP.com, the Home Sleep Specialists, one of the leading retailers of medical equipment, has announced the availability of a comprehensive range of medical equipment and products on its website that are required to provide relief to the patients suffering from Sleep Apnea by enabling proper administration of sleep therapy and oxygen therapy. These equipment and products include the highly popular CPAP, AUTOPAP and BIPAP machines and nasal, full face and…
Picturing Dentistry Without X-Rays
The recent study connecting the tumor known as meningioma (located in the lining tissue of the brain) to radiation exposure from dental x-rays has given patients another reason to be wary of dental visits. Although the study from researchers at the School of Public Health at Yale University (as published online in the journal Cancer) was conducted by survey (a weak and sometimes inaccurate scientific method of analyzing data), the…
Obesity Epidemic Among Children Triggering Numerous Ailments
I-Newswire (February 22, 2012) Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona recently stated, “Because of the increasing rates of obesity, unhealthy eating habits and physical inactivity, we may see the first generation that will be less healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.”
Carmona’s statement reflects findings that nearly one in three children is overweight or obese. Children are developing obesity-related diseases, previously considered primarily adult…
Unhealthy Food Stays Popular Among “Health-Conscious” Diners
According to a survey from food research firm, Technomic, many people claim they want healthier food choices at fast food and other restaurants, but when they actually order, they go for the burgers and fries...and many even opt for the mega-size option. The government is pushing for restaurants to publish calorie counts and nutritional information. Some have adopted this measure, but with little in the way of significant…
Fruit & Vegetable Pesticide Risk to Consumers Possibly Overblown
Last summer, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its annual “dirty dozen” list of fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues. This year, the list includes apples, celery, strawberries, peaches, spinach, imported nectarines, imported grapes, sweet bell peppers, potatoes, domestic blueberries, lettuce and kale/collard greens.
The report also included the “clean 15”—fruits and veggies with the lowest levels of pesticides: onions, sweet corn, pineapples, avocado, asparagus, sweet peas, mangoes,…
Astoria Medical, Dental & LASIK Center Partners with Zipcar
ASTORIA, NY (April 19, 2012) — Astoria Medical, Dental & LASIK Center (AMDLC) and Zipcar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIP), the world’s leading car-sharing network, today announced that Zipcar has become the preferred car service of the medical center with its focus on customer service, eco-friendly cars, and commitment to the New York metro area. The agreement will primarily offer convenience for NY metro patients to reach their healthcare provider.
In addition to…
Rehab on the MoveLaunched New Website as Resource Tool
Pymble, NSW(17 April 2012) – Rehab on the Move provides clients an easy, accessible and useful tool for available resources for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, stroke rehabilitation and neuro rehabilitation, with the launching of their new website, www.rehabonthemove.com.au. It has everything clients need to know about the rehabilitation centre, their services, and how they can help them, plus pages of helpful information on links to useful sites, access to funding,…
TestCountry EU Launches, Making Available Instant Testing Kits & Lab Tests That …
After phenomenal performance in the United States and United Kingdom, TestCountry has launched its first European store, TestCountry.EU, to bring their wide assortment of testing kits to the European continent.
Run in four languages—English, German, French and Spanish—the store offers European medical clinics, health care professionals, parents, health-concerned individuals and employers the opportunity to purchase TestCountry’s point of service diagnostic testing kits, home test kits, and laboratory test services for…
Understanding how social media benefits the patient and healthcare professionals
The pharmaceutical industry has been waiting for guidance from the FDA and now they have finally shed some light with their 'Off-Label Use' with some mention regarding social media. With this industry moving at a rapid pace, and with more patients and healthcare professionals becoming more tech-savvy, the pharmaceuticals industry need to embrace social media.
Building on the tremendous success of SMi's first three Social Media in Pharmaceuticals conference, we are…
Increase of Foodborne Illnesses from US Imports
The Food Safety Office of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement on March 14, 2012 that an analysis of their Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System data for 2005-2010 showed 39 outbreaks and 2,348 illnesses resulted from imported food. Of the 39 outbreaks, 17 occurred between 2009 and 2010 and 17 were associated with fish while 6 were due to spices (5 of these from fresh…
Lower Import Duties Accelerating UAE Medical Device Market
According to a new research report by RNCOS, titled “UAE Healthcare Sector Forecast to 2014”, the UAE tend to devote a high proportion of total health expenditure to medical devices compared to the developed nations. The country’s medical device market is highly dependent on imports. In recent years, the medical device market has been buoyed by some of the lowest import duties in the region. In vitro and diagnostics equipments…
PROPTA International Inducts Sagi Kalev Into the PROPTA International Personal T …
Joe Antouri, Founder and President of the PROPTA International “The US Personal Trainers Association” announced today the formal induction of Sagi Kalev, CNS*, CMPPT, into the PROPTA Hall of Fame.
Los Angeles, CA, April 17, 2012, -- Joe Antouri, Founder and President of The Personal Trainers Association "PROPTA" announced today the formal induction of Sagi Kalev, CNS*, CMPPT, into the PROPTA Hall of Fame. To qualify, a candidate must have made…
NEDA to Host Annual Spring NYC Benefit Dinner
NEW YORK — The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) will host its signature fundraising event, the Spring NYC Benefit Dinner, themed Everybody Knows Somebody, Thursday, April 19 on the 60th floor of One Chase Manhattan Plaza.
Diana Williams, news anchor for WABC-TV, will once again emcee the evening, which will welcome an impressive roster of honorees and special guests and feature exciting entertainment by dynamic music duo Falk (sisters Alexa and…
Melbourne Emergency Vet Hospital welcomes Back Star Medicine Performer
24 hour emergency veterinary hospital, the Southern Animal Referral Centre, recently welcomed back Dr Chris Simpson after he completed a two year residency program in small animal internal medicine.
Dr Chris Simpson has recently returned to the Southern Animal Referral Centre after completing his two year ANZCVS approved small animal internal medicine training program. Dr Simpson has resumed his position as head veterinarian at the 24 hour veterinary hospital and is…
"Smoking cessation drugs market will reach $2.4 billion in 2012" visiongain repo …
A new report by visiongain predicts that the world market for smoking cessation medicines will reach $2.4 billion for 2012. That revenue forecast appears in Smoking Cessation Drugs: World Market Prospects 2012-2022, published in April 2012. Visiongain is a business information provider based in London, UK.
Visiongain’s study predicts that the smoking cessation drug market will grow during the forecast period 2012 to 2022. Rising incidence and prevalence of smoking will…
Relaunch of Institute for Improved Skin Texture: DERMA EVE®
Moenchberg / GERMANY, April 2012
Nearly two months after the grand opening, the Institute for Improved Skin Texture located in the climatic spa town of Moenchberg, Germany, now heralds the next phase with its own brand, DERMA EVE®, in order to further enhance its meteoric rise and success which it has achieved to date. The abbreviation "EVE" serves a dual purpose: first and foremost it stands for "Engels & Villella Enterprises"…
Legislative changes to hamper innovative drugs market in Central Europe between …
Due to legislative changes implemented during 2011 in most of the Central European (CE) countries, the innovative drug market in the region will decline in 2012 by 1%, to €6.1bn at manufacturer prices, according to the latest report published by research and consulting company PMR, entitled “Generic and innovative drugs market in Central Europe 2012. Comparative analysis, reimbursement policies and development forecasts for 2012-2014”. In all, the CAGR for innovative…
Switzerland ENT Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018
”Switzerland ENT Devices Investment Opportunities, Analysis and Forecasts to 2018”, a new report by Global Markets Direct, provides key market data on the Switzerland ENT Devices market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within five market categories – Diagnostic Devices, Hearing Aid Devices, Hearing Implants, Nasal Splints and Voice Prosthesis. The report also provides company shares and distribution…
Australian Elmore Oil is Now in the Philippines
Philippines, April 2012. - Elmore Oil has Set Foot in the Philippines. Watsons are Stocking Elmore Oil Across the Island. The Oil is made of 7 Secrets of Different Oils which is Believed to be Therapeutic and Relieves Pain.
The Australian made pain-relief Elmore Oil expanded its market in the tropical island the Philippines. Although in existence, there are several oils and ointments available on the market today; Elmore Oil…
TherapyTribe makes search for therapists easier on website
Carlsbad, CA, 16 April 2012: The leading online directory of practicing therapists, TherapyTribe, has announced the introduction of an easy dropdown menu on its homepage. This dropdown menu will feature and list specifics for users to choose from, making it much easier to find specifics like trauma therapy and marriage counselors.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ryan FitzGerald, the CEO for TherapyTribe says, “We are delighted to make this announcement. Our…
New Website Educates About Love-Life Problems
The Love-Life Learning Center launched its unique website service for people with love-life problems looking for up to date psychological explanations and solutions. The site’s sole objective is to educate people about better ways to conduct their love-lives by offering a range of audio download products, workshops, teleseminars, and free content created by its founder a Manhattan clinical psychologist, Dr. Thomas Jordan.
New York, NY, US, April 16, 2012 -- The…
Dentists Hold Grand Opening Event and Fundraiser for Area Students
Family Tree Dental Group is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Round Rock location at 200 North Red Bud Lane. Chad and Shelby Denman – identical twin brothers – have practiced dentistry in Austin since 2006 and 2008, respectively, and are excited to share their family with the families of Round Rock. “My brother and I want to change the way people see the dentist,” said Dr.…
Flying L Distributors hosting a Seminar on Overcoming Drought Landscape Damage
Seminar available to help you maintain landscape during extreme conditions.
Georgetown, Texas, April 14, 2012 -- Last summer’s drought conditions in the area were one of the most damaging to landscapes in recent history. According to Mark Countryman - a Georgetown horticulture expert “No plant will be totally resistant, but properly utilizing drip irrigation, ‘water-wise’ plants and mulch can give you an attractive, low-maintenance landscape even through extreme weather conditions”. The…
Sassy Scrubs Reveals Their Expansion into Adaptive Clothing
With advancements in medicine and surgical technologies and the rise in America’s elderly population, the need for adaptive clothing has steadily grown. This has resulted in Sassy Scrubs’ decision to expand their product line to include custom made adaptive scrubs.
Penn Yan, NY, US, April 14, 2012 -- Sassy Scrubs, based in Upstate New York, manufacturer of custom medical scrubs, hospital uniforms and chef’s clothing, announces the latest expansion to their…
FERTINATAL™ DHEA Supplement for Diminished Ovarian Reserve Hits the Market
(New York, NY) – FERTINATAL™, the first and only dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) nutritional supplement designed to enhance female fertility, has entered the market today.
The launch took longer than expected, because Fertility Nutraceuticals, LLC - which developed the supplement - made unusual efforts to ensure that FERTINATAL™ DHEA for women would fulfill all of the required specifications which the product was designed for, with consistency across every tablet, according to Fertility Nutraceuticals.…
A Global outlook for the Generics Industry: from commodity to value added Generi …
With only a month to go, SMi is pleased to invite you to attend its Generics, Supergenerics and Patent Strategies conference that will provide you with an excellent overview of the industry and where it stands today along with case studies from the big players in the market.
Speakers will showcase how they have handled issues and how they see the industry moving forward. They will also cover some of the…
Norton Scientific Journal: Researchers Call for Open-access Journals
Britain’s Wellcome Trust, one of the largest research charities worldwide expressed their support to scientists who wants to make their work accessible to all. Officials at the organization gave hints of their plan to introduce a free online journal that can rival established academic publications.
Researchers are now demanding that their work be opened to the public, believing that in this way, progress in scientific research will speed up. Besides,…
Communicating Clearly about Science and Medicine
Communicating Clearly about Science and Medicine helps to develop and deliver impactful presentations on medical and scientific data and tell a clear, compelling story based on research findings, developing clear messages and themes, while adhering to the advice attributed to Einstein: 'Make things as simple as possible...but no simpler.'
John Clare illustrates how to communicate clearly the risks and benefits contained in a complex data set, and balance the hope and…
QUBYX Releases PerfectLum Suite With QA Features And Remote Control
04/12/2011, Nice, France - QUBYX has announced the official release of its medical display calibration and quality assurance software PerfectLum Suite. The software, designed to improve imaging precision of medical monitors, used for X-Ray viewing, mammography, MRI and other radiology sub industries, is now able to not only calibrate a display, but also perform acceptance and constancy tests to AAPM TG18, DIN 6868-57, JESRA X-0093 and IEC 62563-1 standards. With…
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The healthcare packaging market will reach $93.9bn in 2012" according to new vis …
The global healthcare packaging market is a complex and large market. The varied factors affecting the drug demand and consumption as well the development of medical practices will determine the growth of this market in future. Also, being a vital industry, the healthcare packaging market is directly linked to economic development. As emerging economies grow, demand for healthcare packaging will increase, further strengthening the market. Visiongain calculates that the global…
Posture Group has launched its online manual handling training and assessment so …
Posture Group has launched its online manual handling training and assessment software system to provide comprehensive training and assessments for manual handling tasks in the workplace. Posture Group are experts in the area of face to face manual handling training and risk assessments. The online manual handling system has been developed by our team of 250+ manual handling, ergonomics and health and safety consultants to streamline and automate the assessments…
Multi speciality clinic india
Cosh have all the recent advancements like arthroscopy, Pallitative care minimally invasive spine surgery and joint replacements which enable patients to recoup fast postperatively. We also believe on healthy working atmosphere and ecosystem. Orthopaedic hospital Chennai, Pallitative care, Spine Surgery.
Cosh comprises skilled professionals with aptitude for treating patients with practical and scientific knowledge, and it have the arthoscopy clinic, cardio clinics, chest clinic, plastic surgery, diabetic clinics, obesity…
IAS Questions MoH Push for Ineffective Vaccine
The Immunisation Awareness Society is raising concern about the inadequate level of information provided to the public regarding the whooping cough vaccine.
Auckland, New Zealand, April 11, 2012 -- GIVEN the current push by the Ministry of Health (MoH) for people to get their whooping cough (pertussis) vaccinations, the Immunisation Awareness Society (IAS) is raising concerns about the inadequate level of information provided around vaccination in New Zealand.
The latest figures from…
David O’Hara Joins Intelligent InSites’ Board of Directors
The leading enterprise Real-Time Location System (RTLS) software provider expands its expertise in serving large IDNs and other enterprise healthcare customers.
Fargo, ND, April 11, 2012 -- Intelligent InSites, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise real-time location systems (RTLS) software helping hospitals improve patient care and increase healthcare efficiency, announced today the appointment of David O’Hara to the Board of Directors of Intelligent InSites. David O’Hara is the Chief Operating Officer…
