Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Meet MakroCare at 16th DIA CDM Japan Annual Workshop
DIA is conducting “16th Annual workshop in Japan for Clinical Data Management” conference in Tokyo, Japan from Feb 7-8, 2013 . Objectives of this workshop are to improve the quality of clinical research and data management activities. This annual workshop will provide information to attendees about the international clinical data management and attendees will get opportunities to network with colleagues in global Clinical Data Management. This workshop is expected…
Central Veterinary Associates Announces Recall of Dog Treats
Central Veterinary Associates has announced that Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, Milo’s Kitchen and IMS Trading Corp. have voluntarily recalled some of their products after it was discovered there were trace amounts of antibiotic residue found on the product.
The New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets recently found the residue in samples of the following products: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company’s Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch brand dog treats;…
US Telelaparoscopy Opportunity Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “US Telelaparoscopy Opportunity Analysis” to its report gallery. The American Telemedicine Association defines Telemedicine as the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another through electronic communication to improve patients' health status. Globally, the Telemedicine Industry has evolved greatly in recent years from a small niche of healthcare to a full-fledged industry geared up to revolutionize the way…
seca mBCA – indispensible in many medical specialties
As every patient is unique, personalised treatment is a must. That's the basic idea behind individualized health care services that lead to customized therapy and effective treatment. For medical specialties that rely on body composition analysis for basic data, the medical Body Composition Analyzer seca mBCA makes such customization a reality.
Dr. Manfred J. Müller, professor and head of the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food Science, Christian-Albrechts-University in Kiel,…
EEG Awareness Weeks – What EEG can do for a trial
The Siesta Group announces the "EEG Awareness Weeks" (http://www.thesiestagroup.com/news-a-events/calender-of-events) from Jan 7 to Mar 31, 2013. During this time The Siesta Group’s CEO Georg Dorffner and CSO Peter Anderer will hold free webinars on the topic "What EEG can do for a trial". A free feasibility analysis concerning efforts and costs of including EEG in an early or late phase trial to address CNS efficacy or safety of a drug…
Winter Colds – The Role of Fever
January and February are traditionally characterised by a lot of rain, snow, wind and freezing temperatures. Despite warm winter clothes, many cups of hot tea and more attempts to keep colds away, flu viruses tend to find their way through the immune system. The head begins aching and the forehead starts feeling suspiciously warm. Fever is mostly a signal that the body is fighting to overcome viral diseases. In order…
Christa Hardin Opens Reflections Counseling Center in Sarasota, Florida
SARASOTA, FL – Christa Hardin, MA, has opened Reflections Counseling Center LLC in downtown Sarasota’s Burns Court District at 630 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 200K, Sarasota, FL 34236.
With several licensed therapists of varied specialties, the growing center treats couples, individuals, children and teens. Areas of specialization include anxiety, addictions, depression and many other types of psychological distress. Christ-centered therapy is available.
“I am thrilled to partner with competent therapists who…
IAPAM Publishes its Top Aesthetic Medicine Trends for 2013
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - January 17, 2013 -- The International Association For Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has just released its Top Aesthetic Medicine Trends for 2013. With the Affordable Healthcare Act now moving forward, successful physicians will need to incorporate synergistic non-insurance based modalities into their practices, from advanced acne treatments to hCG for weight loss to be successful in 2013.
Here are nine of the key trends the…
Biotech API Surging Worldwide
According to a new research report by RNCOS, entitled “Global Biotech API Market Analysis”, geographies across the world are showing insurgent growth in the biotech API Industry. The US occupied more than half of the share in the global market in 2011, and is the largest producer of biotech APIs. Western European countries occupy around 15% share globally among which, the UK is the largest producer of biotechnology-based APIs. The…
Long Beach’s Goldie Steinberg Celebrates 112th Birthday Belatedly as the Result …
Goldie Steinberg, a resident at Grandell Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, celebrated her 112th birthday on January 13. A special birthday party was held at the skilled nursing facility with family, friends, staff and local elected officials.
The party was initially scheduled for October 30, 2012, but was rescheduled due to Hurricane Sandy. During the hurricane, Ms. Steinberg and her fellow residents had to be evacuated and Grandell was closed for…
Government Support to Boost Brazil Healthcare Sector
Brazil is considered one of the most lucrative healthcare markets in Latin America with highest healthcare expenditure. Strong government support and superior healthcare services demand are some of the major factors propelling the country’s healthcare market to grow at a fast pace. The Brazilian Government has adopted several initiatives and implemented proper plans and policies that resulted in positive development of the overall healthcare services and facilities. Of the total…
IAPAM Adds NEW Member Spotlights to its Comprehensive Website
The IAPAM has added NEW content to its respected website: The IAPAM Member Spotlight showcases the many physicians who have successfully completed the IAPAM's hCG training and Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training, and have successfully added aesthetic medical modalities like Botox and hCG to their practices.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - January 10, 2013 -- Today, the IAPAM announces the launch of a series of new pages of content on…
Munich Innovation Group Announces Availability of Medical US Patent Family for M …
Munich, Germany (January 2013) – Munich Innovation announces the availability of a medical US patent family protecting an impedance-based measuring method for hemodynamic parameters.
The US patent family covers a technology for noninvasive measurement of hemodynamic parameters such as stroke volume and ejection fraction offering exceptional value in the highly contested medical equipment field where risk mitigation and cost are essential.
The primary purpose of hemodynamic monitoring is the early detection…
US CRM Devices Market to Grow at a CAGR of 8.16% during 2011-2015
According to a new research report by RNCOS, “US Cardiac Device Market Analysis”, the US has been witnessing an uprise in the incidences of cardiovascular-related complications and therefore the cardiac medical devices sector is a current industry focus. As the population is getting older, this trend is expected to continue in future also, thereby supporting the prominent growth in the sector. With the total size hovering around US$ 17.5 Billion…
Global Leader in Cancer Vaccines: US Continues to Surge on Growth Path
A new research report from RNCOS shows that the US is in the lead for cancer vaccines and accounts for a robust share of 49% in the global market. The market continues to surge for even greater developments backed by active funding and support by both the government and private players. Both the prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines are in a promising position in the US market. In particular government support…
Add hCG to a Medical Practice in 2013: Attend the IAPAM's January 25 hCG Trainin …
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - January 9, 2013 -- In 2012, there was unprecedented positive interest in hCG for weight loss. To meet the ongoing consumer demand for the hCG diet in 2013, the IAPAM is helping physicians enter this lucrative, cash-based market, by offering their NEW and IMPROVED physician-led Clean Start hCG Training in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 25, 2013. Physicians will learn and receive everything they need to…
Polysilicon industry to resume growth in 2013 – Bernreuter Research sees rising …
Würzburg (Germany), January 8, 2013 – The global polysilicon industry will return to the path of growth and increase its production by 6.5% in 2013, according to the latest analysis of Bernreuter Research. The polysilicon market research firm projects the global polysilicon net demand – including that of the semiconductor industry, but excluding the consumption of inventories – will amount to approximately 250,000 metric tons (MT) this year. The spot…
ICRC-Weyer To Enhance Pharmacovigilance Risk Management
The Berlin-based clinical contract research organization (CRO) ICRC-Weyer has made further enhancements to their Pharmacovigilance risk management. By integrating medical review procedures into the Pharmacovigilance system the company is now able to provide efficient risk management strategies in line with current market and regulatory developments.
The decision to pursue this integration process was made following ICRC-Weyer’s recent participation at the Evolution Summit in Munich, Germany, an industry forum bringing together representatives…
Proton Therapy: The Future of Radiation Oncology Market
In the US, around 2 Million people are newly diagnosed with cancer every year. Most oncologists agree that 50-60% of cancer patients require radiation therapy at some point of time in their treatment. Radiation therapy in itself faces severe challenges from the side effects. In such a scenario, Proton therapy is all set to be the next game changer and a real life savior for the patients suffering from cancer…
NY Eye Doctors on Glaucoma Risks & Exams for Early Diagnosis to Prevent Vision L …
“In consideration of Prevent Blindness America designating January as National Glaucoma Awareness Month, on behalf of the eye doctors and staff at Seeta Eye Centers we wanted to provide useful patient information about glaucoma risks and the need to have regular eye exams with glaucoma evaluations in order to avoid vision loss through early detection, diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma,” stated Satish Modi, M.D. “The most recent data tells us…
The FH Foundation, Advocates For Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness, Adds 3 …
SOUTH PASADENA, CA -- It's a disease that 80% of the affected sufferers don't even know they have. Familial Hypercholesterolemia, also known as FH, is a genetically inherited disorder that leads to early cardiovascular disease. The FH Foundation works tirelessly to bring Familial Hypercholesterolemia into public knowledge, as well as helping those with FH take action against this dangerous disorder. The non-profit organization dedicated to spreading awareness about FH, as…
Stem Cell Therapy Dominates the Global Regenerative Medicine Industry
As per new report released by RNCOS, entitled, “Global Regenerative Medicine Market”, the global stem cell therapy market, which had around US$ 5.2 Billion revenue in 2010, was the regenerative medicine industry’s largest segment with a 72.2% share. Further, the future landscape of the stem cell therapy market looks promising as there are innovative products in pipeline which, if commercialized effectively, will boost the industry’s revenue. Besides, a high number…
Innovative Process Beats Brand Names With Better Outcomes
In the GCC some governments have provided generous financial incentives and guaranteed numbers of public patients to top-rated international academic medical centers. All in an attempt bring these big brands to manage and/or open new facilities in the region. The hope is to create competition and to raise the standard of care to a point that it will eventually stave off ‘reverse medical tourism’ from their countries, by keeping patients…
Super-Specialty Hospitals Gaining Traction in India
According to the latest market research study by RNCOS, “Indian Healthcare - New Avenues for Growth”, the focus of the healthcare services industry in India is gradually shifting from multi-specialty hospitals to super-specialty. Super-specialty hospitals are gaining popularity for being focused on a single field and for the provision of providing all the basic and advanced services related to healthcare under one roof.
Currently, these super-specialty centers are mostly present in…
Canadians Venturing South of the Border for Medical Care
Growing numbers of Canadians are traveling south of the border to Mexico for elective procedures, including stem cell treatments, obesity and bariatric surgical options, fertility treatments, dental care and procedures, and finally, cosmetic and plastic surgery procedures.
Why?
The easy answer is that it medical providers, experts and facilities in Mexico provide excellent, timely and affordable care in these fields. Waiting lists in Canada can be quite long for procedures and…
Remington College Kicks off 2013 3 Lives Effort by Celebrating National Blood Do …
Heathrow, Fla. – (December 21, 2012) – Remington College is marking National Blood Donor Month in January by thanking its past donors and encouraging people to join the 3 Lives effort.
The Remington College 3 Lives campaign is an effort to increase the number of minority blood donors, done in partnership with America’s Blood Centers and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA).
More than 8,000 pints of blood…
Dr. Nikki Goldman, Hypnotherapist Explains the Three Big Myths of Hypnotism
Celebrate World Hypnotism day – January 4, 2012
Hypnosis unleashes the power of your mind over your body,
Dr. Nikki Goldman, Ph.D., one of San Diego’s leading hypnotherapists, celebrates World Hypnotism Day by debunking the three big myths of hypnotism.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Goldman has been using hypnotism to help her patients build self-esteem, overcome obstacles to achieving goals, reduce stress and excel at job/sports performance, change eating…
Lourdes graduate named executive director of Graham’s Foundation
Graham’s Foundation (GrahamsFoundation.org ), a locally headquartered non-profit organization that offers practical and emotional support to parents of premature babies throughout the US and Canada, has named Erin McPartland as the foundation’s first full-time Executive Director. McPartland took on the position as of November 1, after serving as Parents of Preemies Day event coordinator and program manager for nearly two years.
“Graham’s Foundation is in a period of rapid growth, and…
Indian Chocolate Market Poised to Grow Stupendously
Chocolate market is the biggest segment of the Indian confectionery industry by value. The chocolate market in India is a largely concentrated market and caters to various consumer segments with extremely fragmented in terms of products. The sales of chocolate have been increasing in the country over the years with a major chunk of sales in the urban areas. According to “Indian Confectionery Market Analysis”, the Indian chocolate market is…
New Equipments in Orthopaedic Industry
December 18, 2012. New Delhi - The orthopaedic robotics market is on rise which has paved way for unicompartmental knee replacement. With the coming of robotic-assisted NavioPFS orthopaedic surgical system there are many healthcare providers that are working to expand their orthopaedic surgical implant equipments. It is basically a navigation system with an intelligent, handheld and computer assisted bone-cutting equipment.
The system limits the bone cuts to targeted areas by…
US Proton Therapy Market Analysis to 2017
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “US Proton Therapy Market Analysis to 2017” to its report gallery. According to most Oncologists, about 60% of all cancer patients undergo some sort of radiation therapy during their course of treatment. Despite advances in technology for radiation therapy, a majority of these patients suffer from side effects of traditional radiation treatment. Currently prevalent radio therapy methods like X-Ray/IMRT etc.…
BHM Healthcare Solutions Assists MIRA with TJC Accreditation
Menzies Institute for Recovery from Addiction (MIRA) partnered with senior TJC consultants at BHM Healthcare Solutions to prepare for and achieve accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to quality and safety in the provision of healthcare service and management.
St. Louis, MO, December 18, 2012 -- Menzies Institute for Recovery from Addiction (MIRA) – part of the Assisted Recovery Centers of America (ARCA) in St. Louis, Missouri, was awarded TJC Behavioral Health Accreditation…
Wescadia Group’s BioDeal 360™: Analysis of Deal Activity in the Australian Life …
Wescadia Group, a healthcare consultancy firm, announces the release of its report “BioDeal 360™”. The report provides strategic analysis, commentary, insight, and opinion on selected deals in the Australian life science industry in 2012.
“Our profiles of the deals entered into by Australian life science companies shows that their innovative technologies have a pivotal role in meeting the strategic needs of their partners,” said Marcus Bain, Ph.D., managing director of Wescadia…
ICRC-Weyer Clinical CRO Looks Back At A Successful Year 2012
The management of ICRC-Weyer GmbH looks back at a successful year 2012, with a number of new collaborations and partnerships in the area of outsourcing clinical services. According to J. Daniel Weyer, Managing Director at ICRC-Weyer, the success results from the hard work of a devoted team combined with the company’s constant enhancements to their existing services portfolio.
‘A lot has happened this year’ says Mr Weyer. ‘We have successfully adjusted…
New Study Compares Doctors Use Of Mobile devices In The US and EU Between 2010 a …
EPG Health Media (Europe) Ltd has released a follow-up to its 2010 comparative study of doctors use smartphones and tablet PCs in Europe and the US.
London, United Kingdom 17th December 2012
A new research study by EPG Health Media highlights developments in the views, preferences and attitudes of healthcare professionals (HCPs) towards mobile device use in clinical practice. The report compares the responses of HCPs in the US to…
MARR Introduces Business Development Team
Atlanta, Ga. – December 12, 2012 – MARR, a drug and alcohol treatment center that specializes in gender-specific programs and therapeutic community, has appointed a Business Development team to manage its continued growth, as well as develop and maintain relationships. The new department will merge marketing, admissions, social media, website content, and community and alumni relations to ensure effective teamwork and communication within the organization.
“We…
Metro Cities Fuelling the Growth of Indian Hospital Services Market
With ever-rising population in major cities in India, the current supply of hospital services is inadequate. Assessing the demand, various big private players have set off their investment plans in the cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, and many more. Not only private service providers, but the Government too is keen to develop the hospital services, in a bid to strengthen the healthcare scenario in the country. The…
Smartphone Penetration Driving M-health Market in US
With the rising adoption of smartphones by physicians in the US, M-health market is growing immensely. The proliferation of next-generation smart mobile devices is astonishing as more than one-third of all US adults own one of these smart mobile devices and physicians are adopting them twice then the general population. Also, mobile applications to cater healthcare needs are also growing enormously. Besides, healthcare providers can save a huge amount of…
Dr. Lawrence Gray Attends ISAPS Conference in Geneva Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland - Dr. Lawrence Gray attended the 21st Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons held in Geneva, Switzerland from September 4th to the 8th, 2012. This conference held every two years was attended by leading plastic surgeons from all over the world. Although just a handful of plastic surgeons were from the United States, those that attended were the opinion makers and leaders. …
Placidway Partner -Beike Technology Tackles Spina Bifida
Beike Biotechnology, located in Shenzhen China, is one of the world’s leading research organizations when it comes to stem cell research. Most recently, Beike-produced stem cells and related research were utilized this summer by Qingdao’s Chengyang People’s Hospital in the treatment of a 13-year-old young man diagnosed with spina bifida.
Spina bifida is a medical condition caused by congenital or birth defect. It results in an incomplete covering or uneven development…
Specialty Supplements to Lead the US Dietary Supplements Market
As per the new research report by RNCOS, “US Nutraceuticals Market Analysis”, the nutraceutical market has evolved as one of the fastest growing industries in the US. The market, which primarily includes dietary supplements, functional foods, and vitamins, was estimated to reach US$ 71.8 Billion in 2011. The introduction of new and innovative products in the market is likely to drive the US nutraceuticals market in future.
Within the US nutraceutical…
Curetis AG Initiates Clinical Trial in the U.S. Towards FDA Clearance
- Prospective Multi-Center Trial to Enroll Over 2,000 Clinical Samples -
Holzgerlingen, Germany, December 6, 2012 -- Curetis AG today announced the start of a clinical trial of its Unyvero™ System and the corresponding LRT (lower respiratory tract) application in the U.S. The company expects enrollment completion within the next 12-15 months, followed by a 510(k) submission to the FDA in 2014.
The prospective, multicenter trial will include samples collected from more…
CT/GC Testing to Boost Industry Growth
As per the new research report by RNCOS, “Infectious Disease Molecular Diagnostics Outlook 2015”, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are the two most common bacterial sexually transferred diseases (STDs) in the US. Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) causes the most prevalent bacterial STD infection in the US, with an estimated 2.8 Million new cases every year. Neisseria gonorrhea (GC) is the second most frequently reported bacterial STD in the US and each year, approximately…
Apeiron Biologics Establishes Biotech-Spinoff Attoquant Diagnostics
APEIRON Biologics AG (Apeiron) today announced the launch of Attoquant Diagnostics GmbH (Attoquant) as a subsidiary. Attoquant will globally commercialize its already successfully marketed peptide analytics service RAS-Fingerprint™ and further develop the underlying platform technology.
Vienna-based biotech company APEIRON Biologics AG (Apeiron) today announced the establishment of a subsidiary that will globally commercialize the peptide analytics service RAS-Fingerprint™ which has been developed by Apeiron and already marketed successfully. Attoquant Diagnostics GmbH…
Government Initiatives to Support the Indian Bioinformatics Growth
As per the new research report by RNCOS, “Indian Bioinformatics Market Forecast to 2015”, bioinformatics is one of the fastest growing areas in the biotechnology sector in India. This emerging sector is being actively promoted through various government initiatives which see a great potential in it. Most notable of all are the new projects that have been supported and introduced by The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of…
Curetis and Scholz Collaborate to Industrialize and Scale-Up Production of Unyve …
- German family firm ‘Scholz-HTIK – High Tech in Kunststoff’ has been selected by Curetis based on systematic benchmarking process -
Holzgerlingen (Germany), December 4, 2012 -- Curetis AG today announced a strategic supply chain partnership with German family business Horst Scholz GmbH + Co. KG for the production of high-quality plastics parts for its Unyvero™ Cartridge.
Under the agreement, Curetis will invest more than € 2 million in multi-cavity tools for…
Intelligent InSites Demonstrates Ways to Improve Quality, Regulatory Compliance …
Benefits of deploying a real-time enterprise software platform to be showcased at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care
Fargo, ND, December 04, 2012 -- Intelligent InSites Inc., the leading provider of healthcare enterprise software platform helping healthcare organizations optimize operations by transforming automatically-collected data into actionable intelligence and real-time operational insights, will demonstrate ways to reduce costs, deliver better care, and improve patient satisfaction…
Wexford University Offers Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Fitness
Wexford University offers students looking forward to build a career in the health or fitness and or wellness industries a Bachelor of Science degree program. The BS degree program will give the students a broad understanding of the knowledge, skills and competencies required to be an effective leader in the field of Health Science.
Applications are now being accepted for the Bachelor of Science degree program, with classes set to begin…
MarketsandMarkets: Global Endoscopy Market worth $9.7 Billion by 2016
The “Global Endoscopy Market by Product, Application & Technology (2011- 2016)” analyzes and studies the major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities in Americas, Europe, Asia, Japan and Rest of the World.
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This report studies “the Global Endoscopy Market By Application, Product & Technology over the forecast period…
80% of people with diabetes live in low and middle income countries
Diabetes is a growing epidemic currently affecting around 7% of the world’s population; thus threatening health and economic prosperity. According to World Health Organisation (WHO) more than 346 million people worldwide have diabetes. This number is likely to be more than double by 2030 without intervention. Almost 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, while the Middle East ranks as one of the leading countries with diabetes…
