Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Stress counteracts diets: Preventing weight sabotage through sport
For most people, being on a diet is a difficult challenge: Despite the great desire to lose weight, the will to persevere is often considerably smaller. Insufficient physical activity, combined with attacks from a ravenous appetite, put an end to every weight management effort. Failing on a diet is very frustrating; the reasons for the missing success are diverse. But current studies recognise a recurring factor: stress. Continuous mental strain…
Homeopathy Congress ICE 12: Science and Practice – a Dynamic Relationship
The 12th International Coethen Exchange of Experience (ICE), the Annual Congress of the Scientific Society for Homeopathy (WissHom), will take place in Köthen (Anhalt), Germany, from 25th to 27th October 2012. "How can a system of medicine such as homeopathy, which is so focussed on the individual patient, profit from scientific methodology? Can healing, or even the certainty of healing, exist? And: Can a scientific way of looking at things…
Stopping your customers going elsewhere
Bizerba hygiene expert Ralf Steinhilber on hygienic slicing
Crises like the recent EHEC outbreak create a new kind of consumer; one that is more critical than ever when watching how counter employees handle food. Slicers in particular must be able to stand up to this scrutiny, otherwise customers go elsewhere. In this Bizerba expert interview, Ralf Steinhilber, Director of Food Processing, explains what hygienic slicing is all about.
Frank Schmidtbauer…
Safety when slicing
Interview with Ralf Steinhilber (Director of Food Processing)
The prevention of accidents is an essential part of the successful running of a company. The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work has established that injury through cutting oneself in professional kitchens and in retail is the type of accident that occurs most frequently. Employers are legally obliged to ensure safety in the workplace. In this expert interview, Ralf Steinhilber, Director…
Sport against cancer – Prevention and Treatment
The healthy effect of sport on the body as well as the personal well-being is widely known. But sufficient exercise is also effective regarding the prevention and treatment of severe diseases such as cancer. Stronger blood circulation, caused by physical activity, stimulates all processes in the body. Current scientific medical studies reveal that sport and exercise, in combination with a healthy diet, contribute to the prevention of certain types of…
Summer is Holiday Time and Fungal Infections are Advancing Fast
Don’t miss out. A multiparameter PCR-analysis for differential diagnostics of dermatophytosis (also ringworm, athletes foot) will become available as full in-vitro-diagnostics.
Dresden, Germany, July 18, 2012 -- Today, Biotype set the 1st of August as date, on which its latest product, Mentype® MycoDermQS, will be launched as full In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD). On the recently held 18th ISHAM in Berlin, Germany, Biotype has initially introduced its multiparameter analysis. This product represents the…
Bebe Runs in London on Springs
15 year old Italian girl will carry the Paralympic torch on the day of the opening ceremony
Bebe is 15 and will be present in London: "Torch carrier at the Paralympic Games! I still cannot believe it. I cannot thank you enough." That was how it was written in the Corriere della Sera, which, along with other Italian newspapers, moved readers to campaign with an email to the International Paralympic Committee…
VITA 34 AG: Supervisory Board appoints Dr. André Gerth as CEO
Leipzig, July 16, 2012 - The Supervisory Board of VITA 34 AG (ISIN DE000A0BL849), the oldest private umbilical cord blood bank in the German-speaking countries, appointed Dr. André Gerth as CEO with immediate effect. The 48-year-old has been a member of the company's Management Board since the beginning of June 2012 and has been responsible for the operational business and foreign activities since then.
Kurzporträt VITA 34 AG
VITA 34 ist die…
Recognition as Leading Family Company
Ottobock Wins European Families in Business Award
Ottobock CEO Professor Hans Georg Näder accepted the CampdenFB European Families in Business Award 2012 at the historical Heineken Brewery in Amsterdam on 9 July. In a ceremonial act, the jurors presented the award for European family companies with outstanding economic engagement which was awarded for the first time this year. Ottobock won in the 'Top Family Business' category; other nominees included De’Longhi, Gebrüder…
The power of Immortelle - A very special golden sun
Inherently valuable and highly effective, the unique flora of Dalmatia serve as the basis for the highest organic standard for Belmar Cosmetics. The company draws its precious resources from the pristine nature of Hercegovina. Natural harvesting and sustainable utilization correspond to the company's philosophy: Original and genuine organic cosmetics from the best of nature. With awarded license Belmar is allowed accessing the unique, wild- growing flowers and herbs of the Dalmatian…
EUR 155,000 for Safe Zones Project
Eichsfeld Festival Attracts 25,000 Music Fans to Downtown Duderstadt
"Tonight is going to rock!" It was with these words that initiators Professor Hans Georg Näder and Peter Maffay opened the 2012 Eichsfeld Festival this past Saturday. Around 25,000 music fans followed the invitation to experience top-class live performances in the Marktstraße of Duderstadt that day. Peter Maffay, Ich + Ich and four regional special guests did more than just wow the…
"Global medical device market will reach $397.1bn by 2016" according to new visi …
A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information provider, predicts that the global medical device market will be worth $397.1bn by 2016. The market generated $309.0bn in 2011, according to Medical Devices Industry and Market Prospects 2012-2022, published in July 2012.
The medical device industry is an attractive and highly profitable industry. Companies in this industry therefore operate in highly competitive environment and require a high capital expenditure in order…
Walter Land: Crucial role of innate immune events in organ transplantation
"There is growing evidence that innate immune events provide critical initiating steps in immune responses to transplantation and key pathogenic steps in the tissue damage characteristic of humoral and cellular rejection. In fact, when I coined the term Innate Alloimmunity in 2002, I never foresaw the effect it would have on transplant thinking today," Professor Dr. Walter Land (Munich) emphasizes in his textbook "Innate Alloimmunity".
"This book reflects the beginning…
Canola Oil can fight Cancer
Cancer has badly affected the whole of Punjab and shows a 30 per cent annual increase in the number of cancer patients. This has become a cause of worry for the health authorities and common people of Punjab. The last six months alone have seen registration of more than 4000 new Cancer patients in Punjab. The Malwa belt has seen a horrendous impact by producing the most Cancer patients who…
Favourable regulatory environment in India drives the Indian Stem Cell Research, …
Netscribes, launches a report on the Stem Cell Research in India 2012 as part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry report series.
Mumbai, India – July 6, 2012– Netscribes a knowledge consulting Solutions Company, announces the launch of its Stem Cell Research in India 2012 report. The Indian government’s initiatives in stem cell research are providing a significant thrust to the Stem Cell Research in India.
The report begins with the introduction section…
Favorable demographics and improvement in connectivity primarily drives telemedi …
Netscribes launches a report on the Telemedicine Market in India 2012 covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Information Technology Series.
Mumbai, India – Jul 6, 2012 – Continual improvement in the field of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) coupled with favorable demographics prevailing in India is predominantly driving the telemedicine market in India. The market receives plenty of government attention which in turn further…
Lack of Sleep Could Contribute to Weight Gain, Researchers Conclude
A study published May 1st, 2012 in the journal Sleep concluded that insufficient sleep might contribute to weight gain. The researchers examined sleep and body mass index (BMI) in twins and found that sleeping more than nine hours nightly might suppress genetic influences on body weight. After looking at 1,088 pairs of twins, they found a correlation between sleeping fewer than seven hours a night with an increased…
"Pre-filled syringe unit sales will reach 3.59 billion in 2015" visiongain repor …
A new report by visiongain predicts that worldwide unit sales of pre-filled medical syringe devices will reach 3.59 billion for 2015. That forecast appears in Pre-Filled Syringes: World Market Prospects 2012-2022, published in June 2012. Visiongain is a business information provider based in London, UK.
The market for pre-filled syringes has achieved strong growth in recent years, expanding in revenues and unit sales. Visiongain’s report shows how that growth will continue…
Anti-Aging with the collagen-light therapy devices BeautyLite – for a visibly ti …
Kleve (05.07.2012)
For a long time it has been a dream of human beings to reach a beautiful and tight skin. But wrinkles and other signs of age can not be stopped, because with the increasing age the skin looses collagen. In order to preserve beauty and youthful appearance up to a higher age, people spend a lot of money for beauty products. From year to year cosmetic surgery becomes…
‘First Annual Bariatric Master Class’ by Nova Specialty Surgery
Nova Specialty Surgery, India's leading short-stay surgical center, organized the ‘1st Annual Nova Bariatric Master Class’ at Tardeo, Mumbai on June 30 and July 01 to train bariatric surgeons and general surgeons in bariatric surgical techniques. This one-of-its-kind training program on Sleeve Gastrectomy & Gastric Bypass was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Ramen Goel, Bariatric Surgeon, Nova Specialty Surgery and was attended by around 100 bariatric surgeons and general…
2012 Eating Recovery Center Foundation Eating Disorders Conference Features Nati …
Registration Now Open for Educational Conference for Professionals Showcasing Innovative Eating Disorders Treatment Strategies, Highlighting Trends and Addressing Upcoming Changes in the Field
Denver, CO, July 03, 2012 - Denver, Colo., has emerged as a national hub for the treatment of eating disorders. This August, the experts who elevated Denver to this status, along with a group of other highly regarded professionals, will gather in the Mile High City to share…
Online Resource for Accurate Melting Point Determination in Chemical Laboratorie …
METTLER TOLEDO has launched a new online resource for chemical industry laboratories that focuses on features and benefits of the company's technology solutions which includes a free downloadable tips and tricks booklet at at www.mt.com/ChemLab
Melting Point Determination is a common task in chemical laboratories to test the purity and characteristics of substancesThe melting point is defined as the temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid at standard atmospheric pressure.…
The best regional and national hospitals in Spain use Polymita
The health group which includes Sant Joan de Déu, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona and the Hospital of Sant Pau are among the top four regional and national hospitals in 2011 according to the consulting firm Iasist, which has been responsible for the yearly study and publication of the top 20 Spanish hospitals for the last twelve years. All of these healthcare organizations use Polymita technology.
The 2011 study, which evaluates…
Informational First Aid Blog Launched
In the information age that we live in, consumers go online for any and all information that they need, especially for topics as serious as first aid. Fieldtex Products, Inc. has launched a blog on their website, E-firstaidsupplies.com/blog/ to offer first aid information to their customers. First aid is very important for professionals and individuals alike, and the blog will focus on offering tips and articles for any type of…
Kamran Tahbazian named Head of Research and Development at TRUMPF Medical System …
Ditzingen (Germany), July 2, 2012 – With effect from July 1, 2012, Kamran Tahbazian is the new Head of Research and Development / Product Management at medical technology company TRUMPF Medical Systems. With around 20 years of experience in the medical technology sector, he brings a comprehensive understanding of international hospitals to the role. Tahbazian joined TRUMPF in 2003.
After studying physical engineering with a focus on medical technology at…
Osteoporosis: Risk of fractures rises because of bone atrophy
Altough about 25 % of the Germans suffer under bone atrophy, the prohylaxis against osteoporosis and its therapy are still neglected. Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones, whereas the bone density will decrease because of a quick degradation of the bone mass and structure. Comparing the healthy with the osteoporotic bone structure, the transformation of the bone architecture is clearly visible. As a result of the disease the bone…
Interferon Market Forecast to 2015
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Interferon Market Forecast to 2015” to its report gallery. One of the most effective clinical methods, used to treat a wide spectrum of diseases, protein-based therapies have found a prominent place in the biopharmaceutical industry. According to our new research report, the market for interferons (IFN), a family of glycoprotein cytokines which have antiviral, anti-proliferative, and immuno-modulatory properties, is expected…
Insulin Market Forecast to 2015
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Insulin Market Forecast to 2015” to its report gallery. In the global biopharmaceutical industry, protein-based therapies are effectively being used to treat metabolic disorders, and autoimmune diseases. According to our new research report, the global market for insulin products is progressing on the strong growth trajectory as the number of people suffering from diabetes is increasing at a rapid rate…
Human Growth Hormone Market Forecast to 2015
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Human Growth Hormone Market Forecast to 2015” to its report gallery. Since the launch of human insulin product, protein-based therapies have found a prominent place in the biopharmaceutical industry. According to our new research report on Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Market, the global protein therapeutics industry holds tremendous growth potential and is estimated to cross the US$ 143 Billion-mark by…
Researchers Predict 11 Percent of Americans Will Be Severely Obese by 2030
A recent Duke University study predicted that the percentage of severely obese Americans—100 pounds or more overweight—will double to 11 percent by 2030. Obesity is closely connected with diabetes, heart disease and other ailments, and is a major factor in America’s rising health care costs.
And according to a recent 400-page report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), over 65% of American adults are overweight. The report estimates that…
Current developments in Neurodegenerative Treatments
The central nervous system is a fundamental part of the human body's response system, creating a massive range of reactions, targets, and in turn, diseases. With increasing average life expectancy, this wide range of disorders (from Alzheimer’s, to Parkinson’s, MS, dementia and depression), is becoming increasingly widespread in the population creating an ever greater need for new treatments and therapies.
Clinical trials are still an important area of discussion, with increasing…
Erythropoietin Market Forecast to 2015
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Erythropoietin Market Forecast to 2015” to its report gallery. In the biopharmaceutical industry, protein-based therapies have become one of the most effective clinical methods to treat a wide spectrum of diseases, ranging from cancer to metabolic disorders. According to our new research report, the market for Erythropoietin (EPO), a glycoprotein hormone responsible for the regulation of red blood cell production,…
Herbacin cosmetic GmbH launches new foot care product range in RHIEM packaging
RHIEM developed the product packaging for the new natural foot care products from Herbacin cosmetic GmbH. The packaging has been designed specifically for the German and the international markets.
Voerde, 02 July 2012 – Established more than 100 years ago, Herbacin cosmetic GmbH based in Germany has developed into a leading manufacturer of natural cosmetic products that are sold all over the world. The company recently extended its portfolio by six…
IMU Announces 8-Week "Osho Meditations" A Magical Mystery Tour in Chicago
Inner Metamorphosis University (IMU) and Quiet Spaces Inc. are pleased to offer an 8-week Osho Meditations - a Magical Mystery Tour (OMMM Tour) starting each Tuesday evening from July 10, 2012 to August 28, 2012 from 6:30pm to 7:45pm at IMU. The meditation sessions don’t require any prior meditation experience for participants.
In this 8-week series, one will playfully practice a variety of Osho Active Meditations. These meditations were scientifically designed…
Studies Show Natural Remedies for Restless Leg Syndrome and Insomnia
Restless Leg Syndrome as a disruptive condition that affects the nervous system and up to 10% of the U.S. population have some form of it. It results in an irresistible urge to move the legs (and sometimes the arms), often accompanied by unpleasant sensations in the legs such as creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling or pain. Because RLS most often occurs in the evening, it can disrupt sleep, contribute…
"Global market for In Vitro Diagnostics will reach $126.9bn by 2022" according t …
A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information provider, predicts that the global market for in vitro diagnostics will be worth $126.9bn by 2022. The market generated sales of $47.6bn in 2011 and includes all devices, reagents, instruments or systems used to perform diagnoses from biological assays, or more generally, in a controlled environment outside the living organism. The IVD sector is currently the largest sector in the global…
Award for Outstanding Entrepreneurial Achievements
Silver Medal of Honour of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce goes to Professor Näder
Professor Hans Georg Näder, Chairman and CEO of Ottobock, accepted the silver medal of honour from the Vienna Chamber of Commerce on 21 June. In a ceremonial act at the Palais Festetics, Vice President and Councillor of Commerce Dr. Paulus Stuller of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce presented the award for outstanding entrepreneurial achievements. The trophy also…
69-Year-Old Will Walk 60 Miles for Breast Cancer Research
BRADENTON, FL – Great-grandmother Melodie Swiggart of Bradenton will walk 60 miles in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day™ event, scheduled for October 26-28 in Tampa, one of 14 cities nationwide to host this year’s walk.
She will be 69 years old when she makes the journey.
Like the thousands of women and men who will participate in the 3-Day and raise a minimum of $2,300 each, Melodie’s commitment began when…
Lorraine Pace Urges NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo to Sign Mammogram Bill into Law
(Bay Shore, New York) — Lorraine Pace, President, Breast Cancer Help, Inc., is urging New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to sign a bill into law that would provide the necessary information to women with dense breast tissue about the potential benefits of further screenings with their physician. She says this would give women another tool in the fight against breast cancer.
The New York State Legislature recently passed a bill…
Cities Planet Retains Black Dog Promotions to Manage Social Media and Publicity …
Black Dog Promotions announced that it is now representing Cities Planet and it's network of City.com websites as publicist and social media marketing consultant.
Scottsdale, AZ, June 27, 2012 - Black Dog Promotions announced that it is now representing Cities Planet and it's network of City.com websites as publicist and social media marketing consultant.
Cities Planet ( http://www.citiesplanet.com ) is an online advertising media and marketing venture established to represent a network…
China Pharma Market Thriving Unprecedentedly
China’s is one of the major pharmaceutical markets, expected to rank 3rd in the world by 2013. The rising domestic pharmaceutical demand with the international trading taking place at the same time is developing rapidly in the country. Moreover, the country is increasing its investments in pharmaceuticals. Production processes are presenting itself as the cheap pharmaceutical location in order to attract international companies.
According to a latest research report by RNCOS,…
Ken Seeley Advocates Five Year Continuum of Care Plan for Addiction Recovery Suc …
As founder of such companies as Intervention 911 and Ken Seeley Recovery Communities, Ken Seeley has positioned himself as a pioneer in drug and alcohol addiction treatment and recovery protocols.
Palm Springs, CA, June 27, 2012 -- As founder of such companies as Intervention 911 and Ken Seeley Recovery Communities, Ken Seeley has positioned himself as a pioneer in drug and alcohol addiction treatment and recovery protocols.
Historically, where recovery support systems…
Children and Teens Point to Summer Camp as the Place Where Eating Disordered Beh …
Eating Recovery Center Urges Parents to be Proactive in Planning a Healthy Summer Camp Experience and Vigilant for Signs of Eating Disorders Once Children Return Home
Denver, CO, June 26, 2012 - More than 10 million American children attend a camp each summer. Because these children often spend weeks – and sometimes months – away from parental supervision, Eating Recovery Center, an international center for eating disorders recovery, urges parents to…
Intelligent InSites Empowers Institute for Medicine’s CEO Checklist for High Val …
Intelligent InSites Inc., the leading provider of enterprise RTLS software helping hospitals improve patient satisfaction and operational performance while supporting multiple RFID and RTLS technologies, announced today its support for the CEO Checklist for High Value Health Care published by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
Fargo, ND, USA, June 27, 2012 -- Intelligent InSites Inc., the leading provider of enterprise RTLS software helping hospitals improve patient satisfaction and operational performance while…
San Clemente Dentist Raffling Angels Tickets to Commemorate Father’s Day
San Clemente, CA. – Orange County, CA family dentist Dr. Eric Johnson is a father is two, and has a deep commitment to his family and the Orange County community. Dr. Johnson’s office also recently finalized a merger with Dr. Risbrudt, a seasoned dental professional who he views as kind of a ‘father’ figure.
“I’m pleased with the partnership we have formed and I’m honored to be working alongside a…
Dr. Bruce Freund, CEO and Co-Founder of The American Academy of Facial Cosmetics …
(Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey – June 26, 2012) – Dr. Bruce G. Freund, has been named one of 2011 NJ’s Best Dentists by his peers in a survey conducted by Super Doctors. A native of New York City with his DDS from New York University College of Dentistry, Dr. Freund has been practicing dentistry in Englewood Cliffs, NJ for over 25 years. As CEO and Co-Founder of The American Academy…
Harvard Bioscience's "InBreath" Bioreactors Used in World's First Successful Reg …
Harvard Bioscience, Inc., a global developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad range of tools to advance life science research and regenerative medicine, announces that its "InBreath" bioreactors were used for the world's first and second successful laryngotracheal implants, using synthetic laryngotracheal scaffolds seeded with cells taken from the patients' bone marrow. The surgeries took place at Krasnodar Regional Hospital in Krasnodar, Russia on June 19th and June 21st. The…
Why measure body composition?
Obesity or muscle wasting disease? A patient's body composition data are essential for the diagnosis and treatment of weight-related disorders. Too much fat in the body is unhealthy – but so is too little.
A risky body composition may not be obvious at first glance. A heavyweight boxer, for example, has great muscle mass and a high weight. According to the Body Mass Index, this combination indicates obesity,…
IAPAM Publishes Reviews Affirming Symposium with Botox Training Exceeds Expectat …
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - June 26, 2012 -- The latest reviews from physicians who have attended the IAPAM's Training Seminars in Scottsdale, Arizona have been published. Physicians affirm that attending the IAPAM's hCG Training and Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training "is the best money [they] have spent."
Physician testimonials about the physician-lead Symposium with Botox training (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com) and the IAPAM's comprehensive and respected Physician hCG Training (http://www.hcgtraining.com) rave about…
Scope achieves new milestone for OrdEHRSet, its Order Set Content Creation and M …
Scope eKnowledge Center (Scope), a leading content enhancement and knowledge services company, announced today that it has surpassed the 1,500-mark in delivering cost-effective, customized order sets to its clients. Since first offering this service to clients in 2009, Scope has gained invaluable experience in creating electronic order sets as well as reconciling paper order sets against default order sets for various Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) providers.
Tram Venkatraman, Scope’s President,…
