Health: Geriatrics

Bel Marra Health Supports Recent Research by the Centers for Disease...

2012-05-19T00:00:00-04:00

Bel Marra Health, well known for offering high-quality, specially formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, supports recent research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on a...

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DoctorsHealthPress.com Supports Study Showing the Effects of Capsaicin...

2012-05-19T00:00:00-04:00

The Doctors Health Press, a publisher of various natural health newsletters, books and reports, including the popular online Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin, is lending its support to a recent study...

(PRWeb May 19, 2012)

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Drinking Aid for Dysphagia Designed by The Wedge Group Now Offered by...

2012-05-19T00:00:00-04:00

The Wedge Group, headquartered in Des Allemands, Louisiana, has patented this revolutionary invention as the Wedge Cup®. This extraordinary cup is the ideal solution for any patient with injuries...

(PRWeb May 19, 2012)

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European Medical Marijuana product Sativex is challenged by North...

2012-05-19T00:00:00-04:00

Idrasil, a full-spectrum cannabinoid pill, satisfies the medical community with its standardized 25 mg tablet and changes the way patients and physicians view medical marijuana.

(PRWeb May 19, 2012)

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Baxter Presents Positive Data on Gammagard: Severe Adverse Events

2012-05-18T00:00:00-04:00

On April 27th, 2012, Baxter, the company manufacturing Gammagard, announced positive Phase III clinical data of Gammagard Liquid 10% [Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human)], used for treating multifocal...

(PRWeb May 18, 2012)

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John P. Donohue Funeral Home Marks Progress with New Website

2012-05-18T00:00:00-04:00

John P. Donohue Funeral Home, a greater Philadelphia funeral home, launched its new website yesterday at http://www.jpdfh.com. Bart Cavanagh, Jr., owner of the John...

(PRWeb May 18, 2012)

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Oxygen and Respiratory Support Products Designed by Responsive...

2012-05-18T00:00:00-04:00

Responsive Respiratory is a leader and innovator in manufacturing high pressure oxygen products including oxygen regulators, conserving devices, cylinders, carts and racks, transfilling equipment,...

(PRWeb May 18, 2012)

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QuickMedical Introduces New Line of Mobility Assistance Products by...

2012-05-17T00:00:00-04:00

According to QuickMedical, FWD Mobility provides mobility aids and equipment for those recovering from orthopedic surgery or injury as well as those with disabilities and the elderly.

(PRWeb May 17, 2012)

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Free Webinar on Using Braden Sub-Scores to Drive Effective Pressure...

2012-05-17T00:00:00-04:00

WoundRounds®, the point-of-care wound management & prevention solution, is hosting a free webinar entitled, “The Braden Scale for the Prediction of Pressure Ulcer Risk: A Practical Guide.”...

(PRWeb May 17, 2012)

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Whitehall Boca Raton Receives Bronze Award for Outstanding Quality...

2012-05-17T00:00:00-04:00

Skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility Whitehall Boca Raton was recognized by the American Health Care Association with a bronze award for the facility's outstanding quality care.

(PRWeb May 17, 2012)

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DoctorsHealthPress.com Reports on Study Showing New Herbal Remedy for...

2012-05-17T00:00:00-04:00

The Doctors Health Press, a publisher of various natural health newsletters, books and reports, including the popular online Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin, is reporting on study that shows some...

(PRWeb May 17, 2012)

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Patient Monitors and Pulse Oximeters Developed for Venni Instruments...

2012-05-17T00:00:00-04:00

Headquartered in Melville, New York, Venni Instruments is an expanding medical equipment supplier, representing top quality medical equipment developed under the Venni brand name. They specialize in...

(PRWeb May 17, 2012)

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Morehead Announces the State of Employee Engagement in Academic...

2012-05-17T00:00:00-04:00

The May 22 webcast will explore workforce engagement trends impacting patient care, education, and healthcare research.

(PRWeb May 17, 2012)

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Summer Skin Care and Cancer Prevention Important at Every Age

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

The CareGiver Partnership chooses May, Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, to remind readers rates of skin cancer are highest among people in their 80s, which is why prevention and early...

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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CereScan Adds Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez-Ziegler PhD and Dr. Michael Stone...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

The Nation’s Leader in Diagnostic Brain Imaging hires Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez-Ziegler PhD, and Dr. Michael Stone MD, to bolster an already all-star line up of medical professionals.

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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Safeway Safety Step Moves to Nationwide No-Hassle Pricing Model for...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Fixed pricing helps seniors and caregivers to plan and budget for safety and accessibility modifications.

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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Senior Care Franchise to Share Secrets for Success in Free Webinar for...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Home Care Assistance, the leading provider of in-home senior care, is hosting a live informational webinar for entrepreneurs interested in learning more about the booming senior care industry. The...

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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Southern Medical Association Focuses on Women’s Health July 23-28,...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Southern Medical Association (SMA) will hold two conferences focused on important women’s health issues this July at the Kiawah Island Conference Center on Kiawah Island (near Charleston), South...

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen of the Vein Healthcare Center to present at 19th...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Dr. Asbjornsen will present a seminar at 10:30am on May 30 that will review the basics of vein health, with a focus on common vein problems for older adults, such as varicose veins and deep vein...

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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Colonial Medical Supplies to Accept Blue Cross Blue Shield

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Largest Medical Equipment Supplier in Central Florida to Become In-Network Provider for BCBS

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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Attorney Deborah Truhowsky to Speak at Ombudsman In-Service Training...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Attorney Deborah Truhowsky, Senior Counsel for the Law Firm of D. F. Truhowsky, will speak at an Ombudsman In-Service training program for Ombudsman volunteers in New York City on Wednesday May 16,...

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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New Elder Care Resources Website Helps Seniors and Their Caregivers in...

2012-05-16T00:00:00-04:00

Online portal site connects Pittsburgh area seniors, family members, caregivers and purchase influencers to important local and national elder care resources.

(PRWeb May 16, 2012)

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A Certification Training Course for the Society of Certified Senior...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

The Society of Certified Senior Advisors is coming Nashville, TN for a live class. The CSA education program is designed to help professionals work more effectively with their senior clients, and to...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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FDA Reports Fosamax May Not Help Women Long Term

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

According to the FDA analysis published on May 9th, 2012 in the New England Journal of Medicine, bone-strengthening drugs such as Fosamax may have little long-term benefit. Fosamax, manufactured by...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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ASHA PSA Campaign Aims To End The Silence Surrounding Hearing Loss...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) launches today a new broadcast public service announcement (PSA) campaign entited "Speak Up About Hearing Loss" to encourage older...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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CCRC Residents at Vi Communities Across U.S. to Mark National Senior...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Vi residents from across the United States will be among the more than 100,000 older adults who on May 30 will participate in this year’s...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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National Association of Senior Move Managers Joins Fight to End Hunger

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

In honor of National Senior Move Managers Week (May 13-19, 2012,) the National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) has made a donation to support its philanthropic partner, Move For Hunger....

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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CereScan Improves Hockey Concussion Analysis

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Baseline Hockey Concussion Anaylsis

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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STGS has More Green Energy Generator Models from Cummins Onan to Offer...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

South Texas Generator Systems is now able to supply more EPA certified diesel engine driven generator models of Cummins Onan line of generators for Commercial and Industrial markets.

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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DoctorsHealthPress.com Reports on Study Showing Specific Antioxidant...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

The Doctors Health Press, a publisher of various natural health newsletters, books and reports, including the popular online Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin, is reporting on study that has shown...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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Dr. Gary McClain of JustGotDiagnosed.com Participates in...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Dr. Gary McClain served on a panel for “Choosing Wisely: Consumer Communications Summit,” held on May 9, 2012, at Consumer Reports’ National Headquarters in Yonker, NY. The summit was a collaborative...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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SpinLife.com, the Leading Online Retailer of Durable Medical...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

For the fourth straight year, SpinLife.com is awarding a scholarship to a student who is a manual or power wheelchair user enrolled at an accredited 4-year educational institution. The scholarship...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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Patient Lifts and Bath Lifts Designed by Mangar International and...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Founded in 1981 by inventor David Garman, Mangar International has grown into a worldwide leader in adaptive devices and moving and handling equipment. The Mangar Bathing Cushion, the world's...

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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Anthony J. Enea Elected Elder Law Chair of New York State Bar...

2012-05-15T00:00:00-04:00

Enea to Lead Efforts Protecting Rights of Seniors and the Disabled

(PRWeb May 15, 2012)

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Experienced Hip Replacement Problem Lawsuit Help

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

The replacement injury law firm, http://www.mcdonaldworley.com, has announced they are accepting inquiries from people who...

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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New Lawsuit on DePuy ASR Hip Replacement: Severe Adverse Events

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

According to court documents, on May 7th 2012, a Virginia woman, Abbdella Brown, filed a lawsuit in Ohio Northern District Court (case no. 1:2012dp21074) against DePuy Orthopaedics alleging she...

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Soldiers with PTSD, Physically Ill, Financially Compromised,...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

Dr. Carol Francis, in an objective attempt to understand the experiences claimed by Braco Gazing attendees, interviewed 30 Braco Gazing participants who experienced many different types of healing and...

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Home Care Assistance Launches HomeCareNurses.org

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

HomeCareNurses.org shares valuable tips on choosing the best long-term care option and educates seniors and their loved ones about the role that in-home care plays in helping aging adults remain...

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Rottenstein Law Group Reports on FDA Caution About Long-Term Use of...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

The Rottenstein Law Group, which represents clients with claims stemming from the severe side effects of the drug Fosamax, has learned that the FDA has published an analysis generally recommending...

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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JobApp Welcomes 2 Technology Leaders to Board

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

Two IT industry leaders join automated talent management provider JobApp Network board of directors

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Bel Marra Nutritionals Supports Recent Clinical Study That Will Assess...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

Bel Marra Health, well known for offering high-quality, specially formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, has commented on a recent study that will assess heart drug treatments on elderly...

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Sports Medicine Equipment...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

Through the years, Bailey has expanded their product lines beyond physical therapy equipment to include occupational therapy and sports medicine equipment as well. Their large and diverse products...

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Overall Physician Engagement Declined in 2011: Physicians Give...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

Morehead Associates announces the release of "The State of Staff Physician Engagement: 2011 in Review" whitepaper.

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Aging Population, Growing Awareness and Novel Therapeutics Drives the...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Osteoporosis Therapeutics markets. The global market for Osteoporosis Therapeutics is forecast to reach US$10 billion by the year 2017....

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Incidence of Coronary Heart Disease and Favorable Reimbursement...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Drug-Eluting Stents markets. The global market for Drug-Eluting Stents is forecast to reach US$5.5 billion by the year 2017, driven by the...

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Kurt Gearhart Named CEO of Life Settlement Service Provider 21st...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

21st Services, provider of life expectancy evaluations and related services to the life settlement industry, has announced the appointment of Kurt Gearhart as Chief Executive Officer.

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Memory on Demand LLC will to be a Sponsor at the CHADD Regional...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

Memory on Demand, LLC, announces that they will be a sponsor and an exhibitor at the May 19 Regional Education Conference of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyper Activity Disorder)...

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Denver Reproductive Doctor Honored with Appointment as Assistant...

2012-05-14T00:00:00-04:00

University of Colorado recognizes Colorado Reproductive Endocrinology Doctor Susan Trout for her efforts in teaching the next generation of physicians

(PRWeb May 14, 2012)

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Comfort Walk in Tubs Offers Proof of Seniors Enjoying Safety,...

2012-05-13T00:00:00-04:00

Walk in tub testimonials released from Comfort Walk In Tubs’ website shows that this mobility product assists seniors and the...

(PRWeb May 13, 2012)

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DoctorsHealthPress.com Supports Study Showing Music Therapy to Be an...

2012-05-13T00:00:00-04:00

The Doctors Health Press, a publisher of various natural health newsletters, books and reports, including the popular online Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin, is supporting a clinical trial to...

(PRWeb May 13, 2012)

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