Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
"Neuroprotection market will reach $2.6 billion in 2014" visiongain report predi …
A new report by visiongain predicts that the overall world market for neuroprotective products will reach $2.6 billion for 2014. That revenue forecast appears in Neuroprotective Products: World Market Prospects 2012-2022, published in May 2012. Visiongain is a business information provider based in London, UK.
Visiongain forecasts that the neuroprotection products market will achieve strong revenue growth to 2022, especially from 2017. By then, many clinical trials will have finished and…
Infertility Treatment Leader CHR to Collaborate with University of Rochester Sch …
May 10, 2012 (New York, NY) – The Center for Human Reproduction (CHR), a prominent New York City-based clinical and research center specializing in female and male infertility treatment, announced a research collaboration agreement with the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (URSMD) to commence on July 1st, 2012. This collaborative effort between investigators at URSMD and CHR aims to combine two institutions with strong common interests and…
Kerr Drug Goes to the Dogs (and Cats) with Pharmacy Program
Raleigh, NC – Kerr Drug, a trusted provider of pharmacy services for families across North Carolina, is now providing prescriptions for four-legged family members as well. The leading innovator and provider of community pharmacy services is offering a full 100% inventory of pet medications, ordered online and conveniently delivered to your home. Kerr Drug’s Healthy Pet offers medications and pet supplies at prices up to 40% lower-than- most…
Link Found Between Healthy Heart and Clean Teeth
A study conducted at the Veterans General Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan has found a link between clean teeth and a healthy heart. Researchers followed more than 100,000 people for an average of seven years and presented their findings at a recent American Heart Association meeting.
The researchers found that those who had their teeth scraped and cleaned regularly by a dentist or dental hygienist had a 24% lower risk of…
International Conference and Exhibition on Biosensors & Bioelectronics
International Conference and Exhibition on Biosensors & Bioelectronics
OMICS Group invites you to attend the International Conference and Exhibition on Biosensors & Bioelectronics which is going to be held during May 14-16, 2012 at Embassy Suites Las Vegas, USA.
Biosensors & Bioelectronics-2012 will provide a forum for accessing to the most up-to-date and authoritative knowledge from both commercial and academic worlds, sharing best practice in the field as well as learning…
New Application Note on the Differential Lysis to Provide Autosomal DNA Profiles …
A novel economic and universally applicable approach constitutes the mini spin-column format. Sampletype i-sep® DL has the potential to decrease the forensic DNA analysis backlog of sexual assault cases by circumventing time-consuming conventional differential extraction procedure. Numerous gradual extractions in the same device allow an immunological pre-test using the identical sample. Thus improves all over efficiency and ensures a subsequent differential lysis will be meaningful.
Dresden, Germany, May 10, 2012 --…
Tennis Legend Martina Navratilova Will Keynote Living at Your Peak, Vail’s Inter …
Navratilova joins distinguished panel of health, fitness and longevity experts at exclusive event specifically designed to help people learn how to live longer and better
Vail, CO, May 09, 2012 - Tennis legend Martina Navratilova will share her unparalleled health and fitness expertise as the keynote speaker at Living at Your Peak (www.livingatyourpeak.org), the Rocky Mountain region’s premier interactive wellness experience, the Vail Symposium announced today. The inaugural event, to be…
Online Immunofluorescence Guide for Diagnosis of Autoimmune Diseases
Mainz, May 09 2012 – From now on the Immunofluorescence Guide for the Modern Autoimmunity Laboratory is available as a free ebook. The online reference work with numerous pictures of immunofluorescence patterns is accessible from the ORGENTEC Diagnostika website (www.orgentec.com) and from the website of the GRÜNE CLUB AUTOIMMUN (www.der-gruene-club.at). The online guide is public domain without login or registration.
Whether it is the immunofluorescence pattern of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) on…
We’ve Been Fishing for 42,000 Years Researchers Find
Fish appeared in the human diet around 1.9 million years ago, usually from lakes and streams that didn’t require some kind of boat. Now a recent study by archaeologists from the Australian National University provides evidence that humans were not only eating plenty of fish 42,000 years ago, but were highly skilled in ocean fishing, often catching large fish like sharks and tuna.
Finding more than 38,000 bones from almost…
IAPAM's Announces June 1, 2012 Date for hCG Training
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - May 9, 2012 -- Obesity in the United States will rise over the next 18 years, resulting in 42% of Americans overweight by 2030, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To enter this lucrative market, the IAPAM is training physicians on how to add $100,000+ a year in non-insurance based revenue to an existing practice, by offering…
ICRC-Weyer Enhance Medical Data Management Services
ICRC-Weyer has enhanced its expert medical data management services in order to strengthen its position as a leading provider of data management services in the market. The services are being delivered by knowledgeable medical staff who are responsible for manual medical data validation, medical coding, planning and organisation of ICRC-Weyer’s specialist medical review services.
“The medical review service contains the review of clinical databases by well-trained medical staff which take place…
Increase in Data Sharing and Connectivity in the Healthcare Industry
St. Paul, Minnesota - May 8, 2012 — Data sharing and connectivity are increasing throughout the healthcare industry and many healthcare entities see this as a major objective moving forward. An increase in data sharing has resulted in a reduction in costs, simplified access to data and applications for physicians, expanded data sharing to patients directly, and a reduction in errors.
The largest issue currently hindering large-scale data sharing is the…
Risk of Macular Degeneration Can Be Reduced with Fish, Study Finds
A recent study focused on the diet of nearly 40,000 female health professionals over a 10-year period. It found that those who ate fish—like canned tuna, salmon and sardines— once a week had about 40% lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) than those who did not. The result suggests that one can reduce one’s chances of developing AMD by eating just one serving of dark-meat fish…
Dharamshila Hospital Organized A Live Workshop on Composite Resection with Micro …
New Delhi, May 5, 2012 : A live workshop on Head and Neck Cancer Surgeries was organized at Dharamshila Hospital And Research Centre (DHRC). Worldwide Head and Neck cancers are sixth most common cancers in men. In India Head and Neck Cancers are 2nd most common among men and are responsible for 40% of new cancer cases detected annually. Even though 75% of Head and Neck Cancers are caused by…
RNCOS Releases a New Report - HGH Biosimilars Market Forecast to 2015
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “HGH Biosimilars Market Forecast to 2015” to its report gallery. Across the globe, the biosimilars industry has been growing stupendously for the past few years. Increasing healthcare costs and rising aging population are driving the industry that is expected to evolve greatly from its current state. In our latest report, it has been estimated that the global biosimilars market will…
RNCOS Releases a New Report - US Nutraceuticals Market Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “US Nutraceuticals Market Analysis” to its report gallery. The US holds a dominant place in the global nutraceutical products market. Nutraceuticals, which provide health benefits and facilitate healing and prevention process of diseases, are the prime focus of food and beverages’ industry in a current scenario. The US, especially, is at the forefront of this focus as the country boast…
Self-Monitoring for Hypertension Patients Growing as Technology and Devices Impr …
(Amherst, NH) – The ability of patients to self-monitor is deemed to be a critical tool in reducing the healthcare effects of chronic disease factors. The convergence of new measurement technologies, patient demographics and managed care cost initiatives is driving patient monitoring for a number of conditions from caregiver facilities and into homes. The key enablers of this significant shift are technological advances that provide accurate readings in a format…
Back Problems Can Be Linked to Diet, Say Experts
New York, NY – May 7, 2012- More than 65% of adults are thought to experience back pain at some point in their life. This can be caused by inactivity, sitting too long, lifting something incorrectly, carrying something improperly or being overweight.
“Most bouts of back pain will usually go away after a couple of weeks. However, if you suffer from chronic back pain, you really need to…
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Global API Market Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Global API Market Analysis” to its report gallery. After witnessing a slump in demand and manufacturing index due to after-impact of economic recession, the global API market has been advancing at a significant growth rate in recent times. The market, which is likely to register a healthy CAGR of around 8% during 2012-2015, is supported by various key factors, such…
Northern California Dentist Daniel Appel DDS launches Oroville Adult Dentistry B …
Oroville, California now has a new center for high-quality teen, adult and senior dentistry. Dr. Daniel Appel's "Oroville Adult Dentistry" has launched with a new brand and a new scope of high quality dental services.
The team at Daniel Appel, DDS have updated their public brand to reflect the scope of the upgraded facility and enhanced services. Their new name "Oroville Adult Dentistry" more appropriately reflects their professional services and the…
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Named 2012 Franklin Award of Distinction Wi …
PIH is the first hospital in Southern California to receive this national award for hospital case management
On Friday, April 27, 2012, The Joint Commission and the American Case Management Association (ACMA) presented Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital’s (PIH) Care Management team with the 2012 Franklin Award of Distinction at the ACMA National Conference in Denver, Colo. PIH is the first hospital in Southern California to receive the award and one of only…
Breastfed Children Exhibit Fewer Behavioral Problems
New York, NY – May 4, 2012 -- In a recent study, British researchers investigated the incidence of behavioral problems in children who were breastfed vs. those fed formula. Using a “strengths and difficulties” questionnaire completed by parents, they found that abnormal scores were less common in children who were breastfed for at least four months.
The study used a survey of British babies born in 2000-2001 including data from…
New Education Options for Parkinson’s Caregivers
(4/30/2012- Gilbert, Ariz.) When a loved one is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), it becomes clear that Parkinson’s is a life- changing experience for the entire family — particularly for the primary care provider, who is most often a spouse, child or parent.
Family caregivers may not think of themselves as a care providers or recognize their new caregiving tasks. As family members begin helping with doctor visits, taking over financial…
Piezo Transducers for Medical Engineering & Life Sciences: New Brochure Availabl …
April 2012, Auburn, MA, – Piezo specialist PI (Physik Instrumente) has published a new brochure on medical applications of piezo ceramic actuators, transducers and motion components. The “Piezo Drive Solutions for Medical Engineering” entitled PDF document is available for download at: http://www.pi-medical.net/Piezo_Motion_for_Medical.htm
Piezo Transducers Brochure for Medical Applications
Piezo transducers and piezo motors can solve many problems encountered by traditional motors and motion components. They are more compact, provide…
“Imagine Me Beyond What You See” Announces 2012 Winners of International Body Im …
Natural Beauty Takes First Place with “She is a Tree of Life”
PEKIN, ILL. (May 3, 2012) - The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation (iaedp) is proud to announce the winners of Imagine Me Beyond What You See, the second annual body image mannequin art competition that encourages eating disorder treatment centers, art therapists, clients and the general public to reflect on the perception of beauty and design…
Fundacion Osana Donates Wheelchairs to Clinic in Nicaragua
In late April, a group of volunteers from Fundacion Osana volunteered at the Roberto Clemente Health Clinic in Nicaragua to facilitate the delivery, assembly, and allocation of a donation of wheelchairs to local community members.
Approximately 15 American volunteers partnered with Fundacion Osana, a local organization, and traveled to the Roberto Clemente Health Clinic in Limon, a small community in southwest Nicaragua. Volunteers delivered and built on-site about 20 wheelchairs and…
All Soda Is Hazardous to Our Health Say Experts
New York, NY – May 3, 2012 -- A recent report by nutrition specialist Joseph Mercola, MD, concerns the hazards associated with drinking soda. If you have switched to diet varieties to save on calories or just to eliminate sugar, you are still making a huge health mistake, he says. Mercola equates soda consumption with smoking and makes a case for it actually being worse.
“Most soda is sweetened…
Erler-Zimmer develops new skin suture trainer
The specialist for medical simulators Erler-Zimmer has designed a new model for practicing different suture techniques together with the University Medicine Göttingen. The set includes a suture pad and a holder with suction cups. It allows students to practice the surgical suturing again and again. The suturing resistance of the artificial pad is almost like the real skin. The material is very robust and guarantees a long term use. The…
US Generic Drugs to Grow Strongly in Future
According to a new research report by RNCOS, “Booming US Generic Drug Market”, the revenue patterns associated with the sales of generics drugs have surged significantly over the past few years. In 2010, the US generic drugs sector was valued at around US$ 81.5 Billion, and is anticipated to advance at a CAGR of around 10% during 2010-2013. Key factors supporting the market growth include expiring patents of blockbuster drugs,…
The Dates For The Early Drug Development Summit Have Now Been Set for 3rd - 4th …
The Early Drug Development Summit will be taking place on 3rd – 4th December 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The summit is the must attend event for all those looking to successfully shorten lengthy and arduous drug development timelines whilst bringing, safe and efficacious drugs to market faster.
The Early Drug Development Summit brings early stage drug developers together to discuss the strategies and tools to fully optimise the drug development…
"World hepatitis treatment and vaccine market will reach $8.7bn in 2012" visiong …
A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information provider, predicts that global revenues for hepatitis treatments and vaccines will reach $8.7 billion for 2012. Between 2011 and 2022, the global market will grow with a CAGR of 8.7%, according to Hepatitis Treatments and Vaccines: World Market 2012-2022, published in May 2012.
Visiongain forecasts that oral antivirals will be the largest sector of the hepatitis treatment and vaccines market in 2022.…
Rise in Women’s Heart Risk Linked to Sugary Drinks
New York, NY – May 2, 2012 -- A recent study suggests that drinking as little as two sweetened beverages a day may raise women’s risk for diabetes and high cholesterol. University of Oklahoma researchers followed over 4,000 individuals ages 45 to 84 over five years and monitored their sugar-sweetened beverage intake, along with weight, waist circumference, cholesterol and diabetes markers.
Women who drank two or more sugary drinks a…
Incite Creative to Design Center for Vein Restoration’s Patient Information Mate …
Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), with 18 clinics in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Michigan, is a rapidly growing group of clinics in venous insufficiency, the medical condition behind varicose veins and spider veins.
Baltimore, MD, May 02, 2012 - Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), with 18 clinics in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Michigan, is a rapidly growing group of clinics in venous insufficiency, the medical condition behind varicose veins…
HealthEdSolutions.com Launches Health Education Article Special Section Focused …
Healthcare Certification Provider Offers Industry Insights and Training Advice for Emergency Healthcare Professionals
Lincoln, NE, May 01, 2012 - To help healthcare professionals keep up with increasing demand for emergency department care, Health Education Solutions (HES), a leading provider of online healthcare certification courses including HeartCode® ACLS, today released an Emergency Department health education article special section. This collection of informational articles is designed to help emergency department professionals equip themselves…
Richie's Specialty Pharmacy Selects Simplifi 797 for USP 797 Compliance
Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Richie's Specialty Pharmacy, LLC has selected its Simplifi 797 software for achieving sterile compounding compliance.
Simplifi 797 is a web-based application that automates, integrates and streamlines quality activities and documentation related to U.S. Pharmacopeia's Chapter 797 guidelines. The software manages task scheduling for environmental monitoring and automates the reporting of exceptions and compliance.
"Simplifi…
Avoid Regular Soda to Lower Diabetes Risk, Study Suggests
A recent study by Harvard researchers found that consumption of regular soda is associated with a 24% higher risk of type 2 diabetes than that of those who never drank regular soda. This higher risk was observed with only one can, glass or bottle per day.
The researchers also found that drinking artificially sweetened drinks did not increase the risk. Although there has been association in the past between…
"Global nuclear medicine market will reach $4.5bn by 2022" visiongain report pre …
A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information provider, predicts that the global market for nuclear medicine will be worth $4.5bn by 2022. The market generated sales of $1.4bn in 2010.
The medical device industry has witnessed explosive growth in recent years. According to visiongain estimates, the global market was worth $236.1bn in 2010. Much of this growth is linked to the rising prevalence of a number of diseases worldwide;…
To Avoid Snacking and Lose More Fat, Walk During Breaks
New York, NY – April 30, 2012 -- UK researchers at the University of Exeter recently found that people who walked for 15 minutes as opposed to resting before returning to assigned tasks of varying difficulty snacked less. In the study, participants all had a bowl of chocolate on their desks; regardless of the task assigned, the walking group averaged half the amount of chocolate consumption as the other…
World Malaria Day – JMA Pilani Rajasthan
Malaria is one of the major causes of death and disease in the world with the life of a child being lost to malaria every 60 seconds. Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is transmitted via the bites of infected mosquitoes. In the human body, the parasites multiply in the liver and then infect red blood cells. If not treated, malaria can quickly become life-threatening by disrupting…
The Miracle of Wilderness Therapy – II (The Evolution of the Field of Wilderness …
Stories of the various origins of wilderness therapy, starting with a New England summer camp founded in the 1880s, the Salesmanship Club of Dallas founded in 1944, with modifications from the Boy Scouts and Outward Bound.
On today’s Parent Choices for Struggling Teens , Lon asked his guest, Dr. William White what led him to write his dissertation on the evolution of Wilderness Therapy. Knowing in his 40’s that he wanted…
ENT specialist Chennai
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…
Local San Clemente Dentist Offering Free Screenings to Commemorate Oral Cancer A …
Local San Clemente Dentist Offering Free Screenings For Oral Cancer Awareness Month
San Clemente, CA. — Orange County, CA family dentist Dr. Eric Johnson has made it a priority over the years to be actively involved in the local community and helping individuals and families in the OC in as many ways as possible. In April 2012, in recognition of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Johnson is offering free screenings to…
Hormone Linked to Onset of Dementia in Women, Study Finds
New York, NY – April 27, 2012 -- Tufts University researchers recently analyzed blood samples from 840 participants in the Framingham Heart Study. They found high levels of the hormone adiponectin in the 159 participants who subsequently developed dementia. The correlation was higher in women; although a link was found in both males and females, there were not enough men in the study to draw a definitive conclusion.
Adiponectin…
IAPAM's Announces its NEW Advanced Aesthetic Medicine Symposium November 10-11, …
Las Vegas, Nevada, April 27, 2012 -- The International Association for Physicians In Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) announces the launch of its NEW Advanced Aesthetic Medicine Symposium. This advanced aesthetic medical seminar is for physicians looking to push their aesthetics practice to the next level. The Advanced Symposium will provide physicians with advanced instruction and hands-on training in the top minimally invasive modalities: botox ®, dermal fillers, lasers, microdermabrasion and chemical…
Med4Nicaragua Team Joints Our Medical Volunteer Program Abroad
A team of medical professionals with Med4Nicaragua traveled to the rural community of Limon in southwest Nicaragua to volunteer their time, expertise, and services to local patients of the Roberto Clemente Health Clinic.
The group consisted of general surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesiologists, and an obstetrician/gynecologist surgeon. Together, the team performed a total of 32 surgeries throughout their stay.
The team, lead by Dr. Christine Brody, co-founder and team leader of Med4Nicaragua,…
Prof. Hans Georg Näder is Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the NADA effectiv …
Prof. Hans Georg Näder is the new chairman of the supervisory board of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) effective immediately. The 50-year-old is an entrepreneur and CEO of the Otto Bock group. "As an active deep-sea sailor and decades-long member of the global Paralympic family, clean sports are an integral part of my culture," said Näder on Tuesday after being elected for five years by the NADA supervisory board in…
InDex Pharmaceuticals Granted US Patent for Novel Treatment of Steroid-Resistant …
Stockholm, April 26, 2012 – InDex Pharmaceuticals today announced that it has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent provides additional protection for the use of Kappaproct® and additional DNA-based immunomodulatory sequences (DIMS) for the treatment of steroid-resistant inflammatory diseases including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, asthma, emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The patent, entitled “Method for Modulating Responsiveness to Steroids”…
SMi’s inaugural ADC Summit, 23rd & 24th May 2012, London
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
With less than a month away, join SMi at their inaugural ADC Summit conference that will provide a…
No Chance to Camouflage - Molecular Imaging Explicitly Pictures Dermatomycosis C …
Registered medical doctors, hospitals as well as medical laboratories can now reduce the time consuming diagnosis of dermatomycosis from 4 weeks to a single working day approach and counteract the risk of appearing antimycotic resistances and adverse reactions elicited through broad-spectrum medication.
Dresden, Germany, April 26, 2012 -- Biotype Diagnostic has recently launched its new multiparameter analysis Mentype® MycoDermQS that specifically detects genomic sequences of dermatomycosis causing pathogens. Registered medical doctors,…
Eating Recovery Center Encourages Healthy Choices in Preparation for Summer Fun, …
Eating Disorders Treatment Center Urges Individuals to Avoid Five Dangerous Springtime Weight Loss Behaviors
Denver, CO, April 25, 2012 - As a barrage of advertisements urging men and women to begin weight loss programs in preparation for summer activities hit the airwaves and span the pages of magazines, Eating Recovery Center (www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com), an international center for eating disorders recovery, urges springtime dieting caution. Because diets are one of the most common…
