PRWeb: Medical General http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Medical General from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Marc W. Hungerford, a Leading Expert in Field of Avascular Necrosis, Now at Baltimore's Mercy Medical Center http://www.prweb.com/releases/Mercy_Medical_Center/Marc_W_Hungerford/prweb2589104.htm Dr. Hungerford is one of the few surgeons in the Maryland specially trained to perform the latest minimally invasive single as well as double hip replacement procedures. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> Home Care Delivered, Inc. Celebrates November as National Home Care and Hospice Month http://www.prweb.com/releases/National_Home_Care/and_Hospice_Month/prweb3180524.htm In honor of those who dedicate their lives to caring for others, Home Care Delivered recognizes November as National Home Care and Hospice Month, reinforcing services designed to support home healthcare professionals and their patients. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> Catholic Health East Named 2009 National Distance Learning Week Award Recipient http://www.prweb.com/releases/DrexelOnline/NDLW/prweb3187224.htm Catholic Health East recognized for Outstanding Contribution to Corporate eLearning at Drexel University in November (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> Orthopaedic Surgeon and AOSSM President Dr. James Andrews to Discuss Injury Prevention http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3187694.htm Upcoming Sports Medicine Grand Rounds -- "What I've Learned About the Throwing Arm in the Last 30 Years" (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> Top Five International Pharmaceutical Company Awards Comprehensive Cardiac Safety Study to iCardiac http://www.prweb.com/releases/automated/thorough_qt/prweb3116734.htm Positions iCardiac as technology leader in global ECG core lab market with largest number of highly automated QT(sm) studies. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> Neurologists Receive New Patient Education Resources from Vivacare for Epilepsy Awareness Month http://www.prweb.com/releases/epilepsy_education/vivacare_neurologists/prweb3181604.htm Vivacare.com provides leading neurologists with new in-depth patient education tools for their epilepsy patients in honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> Healthcare Web Site Boasts Thousands of Jobs in a Down Economy http://www.prweb.com/releases/Healthcare_Jobs/Medical_Careers/prweb3189954.htm HEALTHeCAREERS Network lists positions across medical disciplines (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> Online Hearing Aid Information Website Redefines Hearing Aid Marketing http://www.prweb.com/releases/hearing-aids/audiologist/prweb3190204.htm Professionals in the hearing aid business now can market their services online with the new Advice on Hearing Aids website. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> How to Survive Recession and Swine Flu Outbreak in Your Employees http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3190884.htm During the current recession businesses are under even more pressure to perform during the swine flu pandemic. Absenteeism is expected to have a serious impact on businesses large and small over the coming months. While some large businesses have put contingency plans in place to provide anti viral medication for their employees, many medium and smaller businesses are not protected. Influenza Protection Limited (http://www.influenzaprotection.co.uk) have developed an on-line screening and dispensing programme for employees that will provide businesses with the anti viral protection against swine flu that could make a big difference to them in the coming months. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> Anti-Epileptic Drug Curbs Cocaine Use in First Study Comparing Placebo Dose http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3192564.htm They were Mexican parolees with an addiction to cocaine. They were also desperate pioneers whose drug use had gotten the better of them every day for years. They signed on to a double-blind, placebo-controlled study to test whether an epilepsy drug could reduce their use of cocaine. In the end, 14 of the 50 parolees who were taking a medicine called vigabatrin spent the final three weeks of the study with no signs of cocaine use on twice weekly urine tests, compared to four of 53 who swallowed a placebo dose. They were also less likely to be drinking alcohol during this same time period. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2009)

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]]> FundaisingCruises.org and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Announce a Group Fundraising Cruise for Animal Welfare Charities; $100 Donation for Each Cabin Booked http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb2381564.htm Visitors to FundaisingCruises.org, who reserve a space on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas, 7-night sailing package to the Western Caribbean on March 7, 2010, will have a $100 donation sent to their Animal Welfare Organization. Cabins start for as little as $547.00/person. Other dates and ship itineraries also available. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> AppleBoost.com Launches New Website: Harnessing The Nutrition and Health Benefits of Organic Apples with Breakthrough Dried Apple Peel Powder http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3015924.htm AppleBoost Products, Inc. has taken the adage, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" to a whole new level with its groundbreaking, patented dried apple peel powder (DAPP), which harnesses the many nutritional properties of this high-fiber, low-calorie, antioxidant and phytonutrient rich fruit and makes it fun to enjoy. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Top 10 Tips for Alzheimer's Caregivers http://www.prweb.com/releases/Alzheimers/Caregivers/prweb3161524.htm November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and the recently released World Alzheimer Report declares that more than 35 million people worldwide will have dementia by 2010. CRL Senior Living Communities (http://www.crlcares.com/)], an industry innovator with 16 independent living and assisted living, and Alzheimer's/memory care communities in Wisconsin and Illinois, offers the following tips to those who care for people with Alzheimer's. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> CenterWatch Honored a Fifth Consecutive Year for Best Healthcare Content http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009CenterWatch/eHealthcare/prweb3181264.htm CenterWatch is a seven-time winner of the prestigious eHealthcare Leadership Award given annually to organizations representing the best web sites dedicated to health care. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Aprima and NIS-Systems Partner to Offer Electronic Health Record Solution to Practices in Jacksonville, Florida http://www.prweb.com/releases/Aprima/NIS-Systems/prweb3181354.htm Area Practices Seeking EHR Benefit from Local Presence (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Charitable Foundation Brings Two Los Angeles Surgeons to Egypt to Perform Specialized Surgery http://www.prweb.com/releases/plastic/surgery/prweb3171744.htm A charitable foundation based in the United Arab Emirates recently arranged for two prominent Los Angeles surgeons, the father son team of Abbott Krieger and Lloyd Krieger, to travel to Egypt so they could perform specialized surgery. Their unique procedure is designed to help a patient breathe without the aid of a mechanical ventilator. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Statement by N.R. Narayana Murthy, UN Foundation Board Member and Chief Mentor of Infosys Technologies Limited, on Increasing Measles Vaccination in India http://www.prweb.com/releases/un-foundation/measles-vaccination/prweb3166764.htm N.R. Narayana Murthy, UN Foundation Board Member and Chief Mentor of Infosys Technologies Limited, issued the following statement today, in response to the editorial issued by the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, urging action in India for full Measles vaccination. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> From the Battlefields of Iraq Comes a New Weapon in the War Against Wrinkles; New Anti-Aging Protocol is Unique in Cosmetic Recovery Industry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3176354.htm Medical Science has stated that your body stops making the elastin protein responsible for the elasticity in your skin after 12 years old and that elastin diminishes with age and is irreversible. A study underwritten by the United States Department of Defense resulted in the first genetically engineered protein made from plant bio-technology that is believed to replace up to two years of lost elastin in each safe and painless treatment. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Ultrasonic Cleaner from Tovatech Plays Key Role in World Health Organization's Guidelines for Infection Control http://www.prweb.com/releases/ultrasonic/cleaner/prweb3177314.htm Using an ultrasonic cleaner is faster, safer and more thorough than scrubbing when cleaning medical instruments used in healthcare facilities. Improved cleaning results, shorter cleaning time and lower costs through reuse of instruments are added benefits of ultrasonic cleaning. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Flu Shot Scheduling Chaos Cured by Appointment-Plus Online Appointment Software http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3177394.htm Health departments and administrators discover a simple and cost effective solution to the inefficiencies and long lines associated with the distribution of flu and H1N1 vaccinations. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> High Impact Sports Participation May Improve Bone Mineral Density in Mature Athletes http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3179754.htm New study highlights positive influence of sports participation on bone health (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> SpeechEasy Announces Acquisition of FluencyCoach http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3180044.htm Janus Development Group, the providers of SpeechEasy, the nation's leading provider of portable speech fluency devices, has today announced the acquisition of FluencyCoach, a desktop software which allows those who stutter to experience choral speech. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Plastic Surgery Website Offers Unique Perspective http://www.prweb.com/releases/plastic-surgery/milwaukee/prweb3180104.htm Most people don't realize that every person involved with a surgical procedure is important. "Dr. Joseph A Metropolis" website reveals information that is usually reserved for family members and close friends. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> News from the November/December Issue of Molecular Medicine http://www.prweb.com/releases/Molecular_Medicine/genetics/prweb3180324.htm Studying Genetic Variance Across the World is Critical in Understanding the Effects of Genes (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Diamondback Drugs Provides Relief for Recent Veterinary Drug Shortages http://www.prweb.com/releases/Diamondback_Drugs/compounding_pharmacy/prweb3183334.htm Diamondback Drugs, a leading national veterinary pharmacy, announced that they will be compounding products to address recent drug shortages in the field of veterinary medicine. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Aprexis Health Solutions, Neighborhood Health Plan, and Medmetrics Health Partners Collaborate to Provide Adherence Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3177304.htm Pioneer in medication adherence provides adherence support to hypertension patients. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2009)

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]]> Davis Bregman MD Now Offering House Calls in Manhattan http://www.prweb.com/releases/Davis_Bregman/house_calls/prweb3177494.htm Doctor house calls now available in New York City by pain management physician. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Kapsys Signs an Agreement with Independent Living Aids http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3173004.htm KAPTEN, the first voice-controlled GPS, will be distributed in the USA through Independent Living Aids, retailer of blind, low vision, and hearing loss products. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Orion Health™ EHR Solutions Help Hospitals in Scotland Move Toward Paperless Documentation http://www.prweb.com/releases/Glasgow/orionhealth/prweb3177084.htm Orion Health congratulates NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board on the opening of the new Stobhill hospital. Core to the operation of the new hospital, which seeks to enhance the quality and speed of care delivered to patients, is the Orion Health Concerto™ Clinical Portal, which supports a virtually paperless environment. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Alzheimer's Foundation of America to Hold National Commemorative Candle Lighting http://www.prweb.com/releases/alzheimers/dementia/prweb3167954.htm As the incidence of Alzheimer's disease continues to climb, about 200 organizations across the country will light "candles of care" on November 15 or another day during November to remember those who have passed from the brain disorder and others living with it as part of a National Commemorative Candle Lighting sponsored by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA). It is the seventh year that AFA is sponsoring the annual event during National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> AMD Global Telemedicine, Inc. Invited to Attend Thai Medical Informatics Association Annual Meeting http://www.prweb.com/releases/amdtelemedicine/thaimedicalinformatics/prweb3168094.htm Joint Polycom Converged Management Application (CMATM) and AMD ADENTM solution to be internationally unveiled (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> The Face of Lung Cancer Support and Information Website Launches to Increase Awareness and Advocacy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3170344.htm A new website providing support and information to victims and survivors of lung cancer has been launched at TheFaceofLungCancer.org. The site provides a community for victims and survivors while distilling important information and advocating change in health care policy. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Few Change Medicare Plans Each Year, But Three Times as Many Are Considering a Change in 2010, Allsup Survey Finds http://www.prweb.com/releases/Medicare/Allsup_Survey/prweb3170844.htm Only 5 percent of seniors have changed Medicare plans, 16 percent might this year; Cost savings, better service and improved coverage among biggest drivers to change plans as Medicare enrollment season nears (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Radiation Therapy Options for Mesothelioma Patients Sponsored by MesoCare.org http://www.prweb.com/releases/Mesothelioma/Radiation_Therapy/prweb3171154.htm On Tuesday November 10th, at 5:30 pm CST, Veronica Garza of MD Anderson will be conducting a lecture on Radiation Therapy Options for Mesothelioma patients. Her lecture will be held live, via teleconference, and via the mesocare.org website. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Hemorrhoid Relief from Goodhemorrhoidcures.com's New Website http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3124804.htm Finally, here is a new website that deals with the embarrassing and irritating problem of hemorrhoids in a sensible and practical way. Hemorrhoids are a very normal and common problem for most people but finding a solution to the problem has always been difficult, until now. Here on the (www.goodhemorrhoidcures.com) website you will find detailed information on all aspects of hemorrhoid treatment. (PRWeb Nov 9, 2009)

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]]> Physicians Losing Control of Medicine: New Survey Reports Medical Malpractice as Primary Reason http://www.prweb.com/releases/jackson-healthcare/survey/prweb3172504.htm A survey released today from Jackson Healthcare reports that the majority of physicians surveyed (74 percent) feel they have less control over the way they practice medicine than they did five years ago. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2009)

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]]> Radiation Therapy Options in Mesothelioma by Veronica Garza of MD Anderson Sponsored by MesoCare.org http://www.prweb.com/releases/mesothelioma/11/prweb3170764.htm On Tuesday November 10th, at 5:30 pm CST, Veronica Garza of MD Anderson will be conducting a lecture on Radiation Therapy Options For Patients Suffering From Mesothelioma. Her lecture will be held live, via teleconference, and the mesocare.org website. (PRWeb Nov 7, 2009)

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]]> Top 10 Ways to Prevent or Delay Alzheimer's http://www.prweb.com/releases/CRL_Senior/Living_Communities/prweb3161504.htm November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and the recently released World Alzheimer Report declares that more than 35 million people worldwide will have dementia by 2010. CRL Senior Living Communities (http://www.crlcares.com/)], an industry innovator with 16 independent living and assisted living, and Alzheimer's/memory care communities in Wisconsin and Illinois, offers the following tips to help people prevent or delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009)

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]]> Randy Olver Named Emdat CEO, Will Lead Next Phase of Growth for Medical Transcription Solutions Provider http://www.prweb.com/releases/Medical/Transcription/prweb3167074.htm Emdat, a world leader in online-based medical transcription, has tapped Randy Olver as its new CEO, effective immediately. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009)

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]]> Leaders in Biopharma and Molecular Diagnostics to Discuss Key Issues and Opportunities in Forming Partnerships at 2010 Personalized Medicine Partnerships Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3163644.htm The agenda for Arrowhead's 2010 Personalized Medicine Partnerships Conference, which is set to take place on February 22-24, 2010 in Philadelphia, has been announced. At this three day conference we will highlight key issues in forming partnerships and engage the best speakers to share their experiences. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2009)

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