Retasure Announces First New Jersey Reading Center for Retinal Risk Assessments
Digital Healthcare, a Wake Forest, NC company specializing in retinal risk assessment for diabetics, announced today that South Jersey Eye Physicians is Retasure's latest reading center and first reading center in New Jersey. The retina service at South Jersey Eye Physicians will provide professional interpretation of Retasure retinal imaging performed in regional primary care and endocrinology offices. (PRWeb May 12, 2008)
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iVital Hosts Seminars: Permanent Weight Loss, Lap-Band, Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Diet Failure Rates, Mexico Surgeries, Insurance Eligibility, Financing Options
Obesity Surgery Reported by OPRAH, 60 Minutes, CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine Fuels Demand and Confusion--Permanent Weight Loss Experts, iVital, Launch Seminar Series to Answer Questions for Those Suffering Weight-Related Symptoms--iVital Permanent Weight Loss Seminar Series Topics: Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, Lap-Band®, Diet Failure Rates, Mexico Surgeries, Insurance Eligibility, Financing Options--Contact: 214-347-4434 OR 866-561-9546 (Dallas, Ft.Worth, Plano, TX 75093) (PRWeb May 12, 2008)
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Dietary Changes and GERD / Acid Reflux: The Latest Research
In this recent Health Alert, Johns Hopkins reviews the latest research from The Archives of Internal Medicine on diet and GERD, which suggests that contrary to common advice, dietary changes alone will not improve symptoms of GERD, such as heartburn or acid reflux. (PRWeb May 8, 2008)
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Female Physician's Compensation is Less than Male Counterparts.
Female Physicians Are Paid Less for Same Services And Are Likely to Change Jobs in the Next 6 months (PRWeb May 7, 2008)
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Shopko Stores to Sell 28 Surplus Properties at Auction
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International Ltd., Inc. ("HAI"), announced today that Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC (Shopko) has retained HAI to offer at auction 28 surplus properties situated adjacent to operating Shopko stores. These out parcels range in size from .43± to 9.36± acres and will be sold on location in Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin. (PRWeb May 6, 2008)
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In Response to Recent Survey on a Natural Remedy for ADHD, NourishLife Announces a Free Sample Give-Away
Due to a lack of public awareness concerning the relationship between omega-3 deficiency in children and ADHD, NourishLife is giving away free samples of Learn - its omega-3 product specifically formulated for school-aged children. (PRWeb May 6, 2008)
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Draelos Metabolic Center is First Oklahoma Practice to Implement
Digital Healthcare, a Wake Forest, NC company specializing in sight-saving retinal risk assessment, announced today that Draelos Metabolic Center in Edmond, OK is the first healthcare facility in Oklahoma implementing the Retasure solution to provide retinal imaging risk assessment. The Draelos Metabolic Center specializes in general endocrinology care with a focus on Type I and Type II diabetes, thyroid disease and bariatrics. Matthew T. Draelos, MD is the Center's founder and is assisted by two physician assistants. (PRWeb May 6, 2008)
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NSPCC Launches Your Family website
Your Family, NSPCC's award winning parenting magazine, launches its accompanying website. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008)
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Magnetic Necklace Featured on the Rachael Ray Show
Rachael Ray raves about the Magnetic Pearl Necklace (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008)
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Burned Teen from Uganda Finds Hope, Help and Healing at Shriner's Hospital in Boston
Team Engeye, ChooseANeed, Just Cause, Compassion in Action, Senator John Kerry, Senator Edward Kennedy, Congressman John Lewis, Congressman Michael McNulty, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley and Many Others Work Together to Help Susan (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008)
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Weight Loss Surgery Without Incisions? It's a First in San Francisco
Bariatric surgeon Dr. Paul Cirangle is the first and only physician in San Francisco to perform an incisionless weight loss surgery procedure called StomaphyX™. This new outpatient procedure is for patients who have have previously undergone weight loss surgery and regained excess weight. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008)
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Newly Enhanced Online Allergy Resource Available to Spring Allergy Sufferers
Healthcommunities.com, Inc., a privately-owned publisher of online health information since 1998, announces recent additions to allergychannel.net. These new features allow browsers to interact and share information about allergies, including seasonal allergies, and allergy treatments with each other and with board-certified physicians. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008)
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UnderstandMyDoc.com Announces the Launch of New Health Care Communication Services
New online resource UnderstandMyDoc.com announces the launch of medical answer and health care communication services. The company seeks to provide laymen with accurate medical knowledge so that all patients can be partners in their own health care strategies. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008)
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University of Saint Mary's Nursing Program, Both On-Campus and Online, Receives Accreditation
It's official, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the University of Saint Mary (USM) has received accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2008)
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Save Thousands of Dollars with New No Prior Prescription Needed Pharmacy
With www.rxwithoutprescription.com you will receive a free prescription with your order, saving thousands of dollars when buying your prescription pills (PRWeb Apr 28, 2008)
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Lactagen®, A One-Time Solution For Lactose Intolerance, Featured In Today's Dietician Magazine
Today's Dietitian, the magazine for nutrition professionals, features an article about the all-natural, one-time solution for lactose intolerance, Lactagen in their April 2008 issue. Today's Dietitian is a magazine that features timely, informative, and award-winning articles on a wide range of health, nutrition, and fitness topics and is read by over 110,000 registered dietitians each month. (PRWeb Apr 25, 2008)
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Beam2Present Keeping Orthodontists and Everyone Smiling
With a helping hand the online presentation tool, Beam2Present (http://www.Beam2Present.com) leads the orthodontic industry into the new age of high tech, thanks to the product's screen sharing and web collaboration capabilities. In the unfortunate scenario where a parent is unable to attend their child's important orthodontic consultation face-to-face, doctors can communicate valuable information with that parent by broadcasting their computer screen live over the Internet. (PRWeb Apr 25, 2008)
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DailyStrength Provides Support, Advice for Caregivers of Those Affected by Autism
As April marks National Autism Awareness Month―a nationwide effort addressing the continued need to improve the lives of those affected by autism―a range of new online resources has become available for people looking for support and help. DailyStrength is one such resource, a health-focused social networking site that serves as a home for support for families and caregivers of individuals with autism―part of more than 600 communities that provide real help and support for a broad range of health, social and personal issues. In DailyStrength's popular Autism/Autism Spectrum support community, parents and caregivers discuss their challenges and successes in caring for autistic kids, share advice, and report on the effectiveness of therapies. (PRWeb Apr 24, 2008)
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TAALK Announces Daily E-Mail Tips to Educate the Public on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
The non-profit corporation TAALK, Talk About Abuse to Liberate Kids, was formed to increase awareness of the child sexual abuse epidemic and educate the public on ways to protect kids. Starting April 24, 2008, TAALK will offer daily e-mail tips to educate adults to prevent and recognize child sexual abuse and to take proactive steps to protect children. (PRWeb Apr 24, 2008)
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Now Available Online: Results of a Patient & Physician Survey on Leg Disorders
Professional Postgraduate Services® (PPS), renowned for its award-winning healthcare websites, is proud to announce the publication of Leg Disorders: Patient Behavior & Physician Effectiveness, the results of a collaborative Clinical Practice Survey with Harris Interactive, Inc. This publication reports the findings of two surveys designed in tandem to gauge physician competency in the diagnosis and management of leg disorders and, simultaneously, to investigate patient perspective and conduct in relation to leg disorders. Both surveys were also intended to assess the overall impact of leg disorders on patient quality of life. (PRWeb Apr 24, 2008)
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Baby Boomers Go 'Bionic' as Body Replacement Devices Soar in Popularity According to ChangeWave Survey
The baby boomer generation is going "bionic," according to a recent ChangeWave survey of 148 doctors involved in the medical devices market. The survey looked at demand trends for joint replacements, cardiac implants and other types of body repair and correction medical products. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2008)
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New Program Solves Health Care Practitioners Marketing Challenges
It isn't easy to build a business, especially if you are a small start-up. The biggest challenge to growth comes from a lack of cash flow to hire a marketing consultant to get small businesses noticed. A new program called Growth Manager, owned and operated by a former practitioner who understands those challenges, was just launched. It offers alternative health care practitioners cost-effective tools to get the word out about their practice. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2008)
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LapLogic Releases Line of Aerogel LapDesks for Notebook Users in Wide Form-Factor
LapLogic, Inc. Aerogel LapDesks for notebook users block up to 99.9% of laptop heat while reducing laptop CPU temperatures up to 20%. The only LapDesks using Aerogel insulation, they provide the highest level of thermal protection and user comfort available. With special no-slip surfaces a new wide form-factor further improves user ergonomics by supporting wide-screen laptops (up to 20") and providing an integrated ambidextrous mouse-pad. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2008)
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AMD Telemedicine Explores the Role of Telemedicine During Disasters
Noted Emergency Physician Richard Aghababian, MD, Discusses the Benefits of Telemedicine Use at Disaster Scenes. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2008)
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CareFirst and WellDoc Communications Collaborate to Help Diabetes Patients Better Manage Their Condition: 260 Diabetes Patients Will Be Enrolled in Clinical Trial UsingWellDoc Communication's Diabetes Management Program
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and WellDoc Communications, Inc., a technology-based healthcare company focused on improving diabetes management, today announced the companies are sponsoring a 12-month randomized clinical trial with 260 patients with Type 2 diabetes. The trial, which uses WellDoc's web- and cell phone-based diabetes management platform, focuses on helping CareFirst members manage the full spectrum of their disease, including blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, lifestyle, self-management and other critical components required to optimize their diabetes management. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2008)
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New Medical Home Monitor Newsletter Tracks Emerging Model of Primary Care
Much more than bricks and mortar, the medical home model of care is changing the landscape of the healthcare industry. To track pilots and progress in this patient-centered model of care, the Healthcare Intelligence Network has launched a new complimentary monthly e-newsletter, The Medical Home Monitor. (PRWeb Apr 23, 2008)
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InventHelp Client Invents Medical Accessory
An InventHelp client from Boothwyn, Pa., has designed an easy-to-use, convenience-enhancing medical accessory. (PRWeb Apr 22, 2008)
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Migraines Dramatically Reduced Via Non-Drug Therapy Called Neurofeedback
70% of migraine patients in non-drug treatment study using a non-invasive therapy called neurofeedback experienced over 50% reduction in the frequency of their headaches. (PRWeb Apr 21, 2008)
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50,000 Physicians & Scientists from Global Educational Affiliates Urge Emergency Action to Cease the Criminalization of Advanced Preventive Medicine
50,000 physicians and scientists from 96 worldwide educational affiliates in anti-aging and regenerative medicine urge emergency action to counter a calculated campaign, lacking in scientific basis and brimming with political motivations, against hormone therapies (including Adult Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy), nutritional medicine, and compounding pharmacies. Misguided and potentially dangerous pending Congressional legislation aims to ban the American public's access to nutrients, drugs, and hormone therapies and retard the advancement of preventive healthcare in the United States by a decade or more. Take action now to avert the stagnation or cessation of vital life-saving research by clinicians practicing advanced preventive medicine. (PRWeb Apr 21, 2008)
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