Recent information has become available that serious systemic (whole body) disease, specifically heart attack and stroke, may have much higher risk or even result from the chronic dental condition, periodontal disease. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2010)

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Virologists surprised to discover that a common herpesvirus hidden in the chromosomes of some individuals has the capacity to be reactivated to an infectious form. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Talaris to leverage Lee's venture capital expertise with more than 55 portfolio therapeutics, medical device and healthcare services companies. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) now have pictures that are better than anything that’s come before. With the new technology they’ve developed, the scientists produce remarkable images to measure how fast blood is flowing through various places in the heart and the major arteries around it. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Diabetes is a serious issue affecting 24 million Americans. It’s a major health concern and mounting problem for the country as a whole – especially for the rapidly expanding senior population in Havertown, PA. (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Circulation Foundation believe we could reduce number of patients undergoing leg amputation and detect heart disease earlier if diagnosis and treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease (a hardening or blockage of arteries in the legs) were given higher priority by the NHS and there was better public awareness. Each year 5,000 leg amputations are carried out in England and Wales, the majority of which are caused by PAD, but there are currently no national clinical standards for doctors to follow and public awareness is low. (PRWeb Mar 7, 2010)

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Forrest Blanding, author of the informative new Cardiofitness Can Save Your Life reveals from a ten year scientific analysis of more than five hundred key research studies that regular and, more importantly, correct moderate exercise could add seven to ten healthy years to the life of an average fifty-year-old American. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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In honor of March as National Colorectal Cancer Month, Independence-based preventive health screening provider offers discounted FDA-approved home tests kits for colorectal cancer. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Microwize Technology, Inc., a privately held company in Paramus, NJ and a provider of comprehensive medical record solutions for healthcare providers, will hold a free Meaningful Use Workshop on Tuesday, March 16th at their headquarters in their Paramus office with David Henriksen, General Manager at McKesson Provider Technologies, as the keynote speaker. The free workshop, "The Practice of the Future" (http://www.practiceofthefuture.com) will focus on the clarification of the requirements for “meaningful use” of an EMR as part of the stimulus package and incentive reimbursement meant to promote the integration of electronic medical records (EMR's) signed into law by President Obama last year. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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The objective of the PACT program is to continue to advance cellular therapy research in the areas of regeneration of damaged/diseased tissues, organs, and biologic systems, and targeted treatments for serious diseases without effective therapies. Five (5) Cell Processing Facilities will support translational research in novel cell therapies, to advance the field of cellular therapy, and to enable scientifically meritorious basic science research to reach the clinical trial stage. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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American Specialty Health (ASH), a leading national health and wellness company, has selected White Pine Systems, LLC (White Pine), a leading provider of personal health record applications, to offer personal health records connected to Microsoft HealthVault as a part of its Healthyroads® program. Through the arrangement, ASH will offer a brand-able, configurable personal health record to health plans, insurance carriers, and employer groups. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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Quick deployment results in compound benefits from secure, flexible electronic workflow (PRWeb Mar 2, 2010)

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Last week Dr. Joseph Maroon and Dr. Bryan Donohue, told interviewers on KDKA TV in Pittsburgh that if you want to stop aging, there are two ways to do it. (PRWeb Feb 25, 2010)

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Will help manage Patients Beyond Borders and other medical tourism offerings (PRWeb Feb 25, 2010)

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Hypertension also known as high blood pressure, is the nation’s second leading causes of death, responsible for roughly one in six deaths among adults annually according to a report released today by the Institute of Medicine. Daily activity such as that provided by treadmill desks would have a significant impact on the reduction of these numbers. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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The Sani-Bag+ is designed to safely contain human waste when used with a bedside commode or bedpan. Results from an independent laboratory study found that the Sani-Bag+ demonstrates 99.99% microbial barrier performance. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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Healthy Travel Media to release medical travel application for international patients. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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Nurse Staffing Agency, FlexRN, Unveils New Corporate Branding & Website (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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Community-based preventive health screening provider Life Line Screening has become a member of The Center for Health Transformation (CHT) to share in its commitment to creating an intelligent health system for the 21st century. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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Several recent national studies, including a National Acadamy of Sciences study, show that the drinking water of millions of Americans contains contaminants including drugs like sedatives, hormones and antibiotics. Friendsofwater.com explains the implicactions and how households can assure healthy water for their families. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)

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Translation Process Optimization and Automation Tools in Life Sciences (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)

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"In cardiology, doctors have relied on chest x-rays, stress tests, CAT scans and MRIs," said Dr. Myron Licht, Apex Heart Care. "Using the Shape-HF is the next logical step, or paradigm shift, in better understanding heart failure and cardiopulmonary disease because it provides objective information--primal physiology markers--about a patient's condition." (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)

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Clearwave Corporation announces Healthcare’s Authentication Network and Kiosk, which is the industry's first open network exchange that allows healthcare organizations of all sizes to authenticate patient eligibility and verify patient identity. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)

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Biotech leaders enable Talaris’ capacity to deliver unprecedented, cross-functional expertise for all phases of drug development. (PRWeb Feb 22, 2010)

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PTs and PTAs in Florida can now fulfill their continuing-education requirements with convenient and affordable online courses that are peer reviewed and state approved (PRWeb Feb 22, 2010)

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Tarascon™, an imprint of Jones and Bartlett Publishers, announces the release of the Tarascon Primary Care iPhone Application which concisely covers the full spectrum of primary care medicine allowing users to look up vital information quickly and easily right at the point of care. (PRWeb Feb 20, 2010)

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The use of medications by employees to combat ADD and increase productivity has increased sharply over the past decade despite potentially harmful side effects. Daily walking, achievable at work with TrekDesk, offers a safe, more effective alternative. (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)

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Author is featured panelist at “Medical Tourism in Turkey” event (PRWeb Feb 18, 2010)

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White Pine Systems, LLC, announced today that Don Blumenthal has joined the company as its Chief Compliance Officer. Among his responsibilities, Don will spearhead all HIPAA and other information and security and compliance issues for White Pine Systems’ personal health record solution SPINN phr, the Secure Personal Information & Notification Network. (PRWeb Feb 17, 2010)

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Diet-to-Go customers share how their meal plans lowered their risk factors and their weight! (PRWeb Feb 17, 2010)

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New digital offering will help medical tourists make informed healthcare decisions (PRWeb Feb 17, 2010)

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The recent strong action by federal regulators to warn consumers about the risks of weight-loss medication is another urgent reminder of the importance of healthy nutrition for anyone who wants to lose weight. (PRWeb Feb 17, 2010)

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Thinklabs' Stethoscope App for iPhone revolutionizes the stethoscope with display, recording and email of heart and lung sounds right at the bedside, in the physician office or remote care environment. (PRWeb Feb 16, 2010)

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Over 16,000 Clinical Sites Now Available on goBalto.com (PRWeb Feb 16, 2010)

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White Pine Systems, LLC, announced today that Randy Johnson, of Buford, Georgia has become the company’s Vice President of Product Services. Among his responsibilities, Randy will head Quality Assurance (QA) and Customer Support for SPINNphr, the Secure Personal Information & Notification Network, White Pine’s flagship personal health record solution. (PRWeb Feb 15, 2010)

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Heart disease tests can be ordered with a click of a mouse (PRWeb Feb 12, 2010)

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"Smart Wi-Fi" (http://www.ruckuswireless.com) Provider Teams with Satilla Regional Medical Center to Discuss Advances in 802.11n Technologies that Enable EHR, IP-based Video and other Mission-critical Healthcare Applications over Wi-Fi (PRWeb Feb 12, 2010)

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How to Choose the Best Sleep Aid? Natural Sleep Aids such as Somniac PM Become a Popular Alternative (PRWeb Feb 11, 2010)

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New online virtual community connects families, friends, and caregivers coping with vascular disease on topics such as peripheral arterial disease (PAD), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), aneurysms, varicose veins and more. Located at http://vdf.inspire.com this free community will connect families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. (PRWeb Feb 11, 2010)

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Heart MD Institute provides education and inspiration for living a heart-healthy lifestyle as well as the latest information on integrative medicine- the practice of combining traditional medical interventions with alternative measures that strengthen and support the body, ideally before it succumbs to illness. The site features a wealth of weekly articles and videos, breaking news, a forum, peer-reviewed articles, books, and contributions from leading authorities in integrative medicine. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)

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