PRWeb: Medical Internal Medicine http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Medical Internal Medicine 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 Blood vessel bends and branches put the brakes on statins http://www.prweb.com/releases/British_Heart/Foundation/prweb2620904.htm First evidence that biomechanical forces may affect drug's action. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2009)

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]]> LocumTenens.com Expands Service Lines to Include Primary Care http://www.prweb.com/releases/Physician_Recruiting/Primary_Care/prweb2616654.htm Physician recruiting firm expands into specialties of internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics and hospitalists. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Zepherella Introduces "No Surprise" Healthcare Pricing Solution for Physicians with Patient Centered Practices http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2618884.htm Zepherella introduces the concept of "no-surprise healthcare pricing" from both a patient and physician perspective. By providing upfront pricing, potential discounts and guaranteed collections, the patient and doctor can focus on what's important - the patient's health and wellness. Most primary care physicians spend a great deal of time and money overcoming administrative challenges. With Zepherella, physicians can shift their attention back to practicing medicine. The result is that patients get the best possible care. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> FDA Cleared Software 'bp SALSA XL' Launched by Medical Company http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2618774.htm FDA Cleared Blood Pressure Software For Patient Self Monitoring Aids Physicians In Finding The Best Tretment (PRWeb Jul 9, 2009)

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]]> Vivacare Patient Education Service Enhancements Save Medical Practices Time and Money and Improve Patient Satisfaction http://www.prweb.com/releases/medical-practices/save-money/prweb2580674.htm Recent enhancements to Vivacare's Web-based patient education service used by medical practices to deliver health information to patients leads to reduced costs, improved practice workflow and increased patient satisfaction. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Karen J. Osterle Recognized as a Top Psychotherapist in Washingtonian Magazine http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2587084.htm Washingtonian Surveys Area Mental Health Professionals for Their Selections (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Revolutionary New Sleep Medicine Course Allows Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to Treat Sleep Medicine Patients http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2595704.htm The Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine announced today its new sleep medicine course designed specifically for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. This course is the first of its kind and will provide Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants with the knowledge they need to recognize and diagnose sleep disorders. The class runs from October 24-25, 2009 and will offer continuing education credits. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2009)

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]]> Central Florida is International Destination for Unique, State-of-the-Art Procedure to Treat Common Digestive Ailment http://www.prweb.com/releases/GERD/acidreflux/prweb2607334.htm Patient from Kuwait is first who has traveled overseas to U.S. for this innovative treatment of GERD, a condition suffered by millions of Americans. Surgeon performing procedure has highest success rate of any physician in the country. (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Don't Let Gas Ruin Your Summer BBQ http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2600914.htm Start Your Barbecue with Charcoal Briquettes and End with CharcoCaps (PRWeb Jul 6, 2009)

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]]> Stemedica Discovers Significant Breakthrough in the Use of Stem Cells and Stem Cell Factors for the Treatment of Retinal Degeneration http://www.prweb.com/releases/stemedica-stem-cells/Retinitis-Pigmentosa/prweb2592164.htm Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc., a leader in the manufacturing and development of clinical grade allogeneic adult stem cell technology, has discovered a significant breakthrough in the use of human stem cells and stem cell factors for the potential treatment of degenerations of the retina and retinal pigmented epithelium. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2009)

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]]> LPCA Saves Federally Qualified Health Center Patients Over $1M http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2588264.htm The Louisiana Primary Care Association announced at its 26th Annual Conference in Lake Charles that it helped over 735 patients save over $1 million dollars in medication costs by enrolling them in pharmaceutical patient assistance programs. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> Reduced Hospital Stay in BCIR Ileostomy Surgery http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2586814.htm With recent advances in the area of BCIR ileostomy Surgery, the Continent Ostomy Program of Olympia Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA under the direction of Dr. Don J. Schiller,MD,FACS, has reduced the hospital stay associated with BCIR ileostomy surgery from 21 days to 14 days. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2009)

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]]> New Source of Information on Psoriasis Medications http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2583184.htm NeedyMeds.org and the National Psoriasis Foundation announce a new source of information on psoriasis medications (http://www.needymeds.org/resourcepages/psoriasis.shtml) and the financial help available for those living with the disease (PRWeb Jun 29, 2009)

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]]> Mountain High Yoghurt Clarifies the Mystery--and the Mystique--Surrounding Probiotic Cultures http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2570614.htm In 2008, total U.S. sales of yoghurt and yoghurt drinks neared $4 billion, a number expected to steadily increase in coming years. Attracted by label claims such as 'probiotic' and 'digestive health,' consumers have navigated a continual--and often confusing--stream of new products. In fact, brands targeting specific medical needs grew 169% between 2005 and 2008. Now Mountain High Yoghurt sets the record straight on what probiotics are, how they work, and how to adequately replenish them, so consumers can make more informed choices for their health. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2009)

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]]> Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Honors MTV Executive for Outstanding Contribution to Health Communication http://www.prweb.com/releases/HIV-AIDS-public-health/62009/prweb2563954.htm Cathy Phiri, Social Responsibility Director for MTV Networks International, Receives Gold Medallion Award (PRWeb Jun 23, 2009)

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]]> US Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Devices Market to Reach $2.52 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts http://www.prweb.com/releases/gastrointestinal_gi/endoscopy_endoscopes/prweb2534604.htm GIA announces the release of a comprehensive report on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Devices market. US gastrointestinal endoscopy devices market in projected to reach $ 2.52 billion by 2015, fueled by rising incidences of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, rapidly aging population, continuous technological developments, and demand for less invasive diagnostic equipments and procedures. (PRWeb Jun 22, 2009)

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]]> Homefront Diabetic Services Completes Accreditation with ACHC http://www.prweb.com/releases/DiabeticSupplies/Meters/prweb2524824.htm Homefront Diabetic Services has been validated by ACHC as an organization dedicated to quality patient services, and has successfully met national standards for providing diabetic supplies (PRWeb Jun 18, 2009)

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]]> Radiation Oncology Associates Announce Qualification to Enroll Cancer Patients in Clinical Trials http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2538044.htm Radiation Oncology Associates, a member of Oncure Medical Corp., has been qualified to enroll patients in Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) clinical trials by the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG). (PRWeb Jun 17, 2009)

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]]> New Source of Information on Pulmonary Hypertension Medications http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2520594.htm NeedyMeds.org and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association announce a new source of information on pulmonary hypertension medications (http://www.needymeds.org/resourcepages/pulmonary_hypertension.shtml) and the financial help available for those living with the disease. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2009)

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]]> Breakthrough Testing For Early Heart Disease - In the Doctor's Office http://www.prweb.com/releases/heart_disease/holistic_medicine/prweb2532534.htm Everyone is at risk for cardiovascular disease (http://www.holisticdoctorlosangeles.com/). A quick and painless test may now be performed at the doctor's office to indicate the condition of the arteries in the heart. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2009)

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]]> Santa Maria Radiation Oncology Center Treats First Cancer Patient with Elekta Synergy® http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2514904.htm Santa Maria Radiation Oncology Center has treated the first cancer patients with its new Elekta Synergy®, a radiation treatment system with an integrated 3D imaging system that allows physicians to more precisely target tumors with radiation beams. Elekta Synergy provides unmatched clinical confidence to more aggressively treat tumors, while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. (PRWeb Jun 11, 2009)

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]]> ASCO 2009 Meeting Centers on Revolutionary iClinic® Electronic Medical Record from MDLAND http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2517334.htm iClinic is a revolutionary oncology EMR suite that helps put the power of modern technology into today's oncology practices, ensuring immediate benefits for patient scheduling and management, as well as staff and clinic enhancement and management. iClinic® for Oncology was chosen by The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO's) panel to be presented at the EHR Lab during the ASCO® 2009 Annual Meeting. (PRWeb Jun 11, 2009)

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]]> HealthCore Invites Community-based Practitioners to Participate in "Real-world" Research Network, IRN Responds to Demand for Post-Approval Comparative Effectiveness Studies http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2513274.htm Physicians will get the opportunity to influence comparative effectiveness research and broad medical practice through participation in the Integrated Research Network, a collaborative research community, which HealthCore, Inc. is launching this summer. (PRWeb Jun 10, 2009)

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]]> New Shape-HF™ Cardiopulmonary Testing System to be on Display at 2009 American Association of Heart Failure Nurses Annual Meeting http://www.prweb.com/releases/Shape-HF/AAHFN-2009-Conference/prweb2517514.htm New Shape-HF™ Cardiopulmonary Testing System to be on Display at 2009 American Association of Heart Failure Nurses Annual Meeting. Given that heart failure accounts for 15 million office visits per year and burdens the healthcare system with costs of more than $30 billion, the Shape-HF™ offers a solution to an unmet clinical need to objectively optimize heart failure therapy. (PRWeb Jun 10, 2009)

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]]> Holistic Tinnitus Treatment Helps Thousands Worldwide In Quest For Tinnitus Relief http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2506254.htm Former Tinnitus sufferer launches a unique 3 step Tinnitus treatment to help sufferers worldwide in their quest for Tinnitus relief and a lasting silence from the ringing in their ears. (PRWeb Jun 8, 2009)

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]]> Capture Billing Poised to Help Physician Offices Implement ICD-10 Coding http://www.prweb.com/releases/medicalbilling/ICD10/prweb2502144.htm Capture Billing & Consulting (http://www.CaptureBilling.com), an Outsource Medical Billing Company, takes on the burden of complex healthcare regulations and the costs of implementing ICD-10 to keep Medical Practices in compliance. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2009)

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]]> W3BG Announces New WebCentric Marketing Agency for Small Business Economic Bailout http://www.prweb.com/releases/Web_Marketing/Web_Advertising/prweb2502224.htm W3BG Web Group has launched a new Web Marketing Agency in Atlanta, GA focused on creating both WebCentric and VideoCenrtric Marketing Strategies as a Bailout to Small Business, bringing Madison Avenue Design with new low cost high value pricing model starting at just $4000. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2009)

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]]> New Video: Immunoassay Testing on the AIA-600 II Automated Immunoassay Analyzer http://www.prweb.com/releases/immunoassay/testing/prweb2464024.htm Tosoh Bioscience has posted online immunoassay testing training videos for operating the AIA-600 II Automated Immunoassay Analyzer at Immunoassay Testing (http://www.immunoassaytesting.com). Hosted by Tosoh Technical Trainer Bill Bevington, the six part video seminar covers the same topics as an intensive, on-site Tosoh instrument training course. (PRWeb Jun 2, 2009)

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]]> CharcoCaps AntiGas Formula Offers Pre-Paid Gas(oline) Cards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2472224.htm Complete the Gas Etiquette Quiz to be Entered in a Chance to Get Relief at the Pump in Monthly Giveaway Online (PRWeb Jun 1, 2009)

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]]> Buster Brands Launches Natural Alternatives to Acetaminophen Pain Killers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2474524.htm On the heels of a new report that warns of potential liver damage from the well known pain reliever acetaminophen, sales of natural pain relief products are picking up steam. On Wednesday, the FDA (http://www.fda.gov) released a report recommending stronger warnings and dose limits for drugs containing acetaminophen in both the prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) versions. Negative publicity for acetaminophen has been building for several years now, which has led to new natural advances in pain relief -- particularly in the headache category. (PRWeb May 29, 2009)

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]]> Delaware Urologic Associate's, Dr. Peter J. Muench, Presents Advances in Incontinence Treatment with a New Perspective and Outlook http://www.prweb.com/releases/maleincontinence/urinaryincontinence/prweb2475134.htm With all of the new treatments available for incontinence nowadays, an effective and easy solution is within reach for men and women struggling with incontinence. The main roadblock to that solution might just be the patient himself, by minimizing the severity of his condition. Dr. Peter Muench of Delaware Urologic Associates in Newark, Delaware, knows this all too well and advises patients that full disclosure is the best policy in helping them with their condition. Hopefully, with enough publicity about these advances in the treatment of both male and female incontinence, more patients will speak up and get their condition cured. (PRWeb May 29, 2009)

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]]> Drug Information Association Launches New 45th Annual Meeting Online http://www.prweb.com/releases/DIA/Annual_Meeting/prweb2471764.htm The Drug Information Association (DIA) today announced its new 45th Annual Meeting Online. For the first time ever, DIA now offers live online content from its Annual Meeting. (PRWeb May 29, 2009)

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]]> Fighting Preventable Cancers: Texas Oncology Encourages a Healthy Summer Lifestyle http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2455694.htm With the recent news that one in three common cancers may be preventable, adopting a healthy lifestyle is more important than ever. Texans may find it is easier in summer to change their lifestyles than during busier times of the year. Texas Oncology suggests four simple steps toimprove overall health and fight against cancer - inside and out. (PRWeb May 27, 2009)

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]]> Major Research Shows Oridion Capnography Monitoring Significantly Improves Patient Safety during Gastrointestinal Endoscopy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2460764.htm Oridion Systems Ltd. (SIX Swiss Exchange: ORIDN) today announced that an extensive medical research study conducted at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation on the value of continuous Microstream® capnography monitoring in improving patient safety during procedural sedation was published in the May issue of Gastroenterology. The article has also been highlighted as the Editor's Essential Reading on the website of Gastroenterology - the official journal of the AGA (American Gastroenterological Association) Institute. (PRWeb May 27, 2009)

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]]> Medfusion Ehnhances Existing Solutions With H1n1 Influenza Screening http://www.prweb.com/releases/Medfusion/Patient_Communications/prweb2462554.htm Medfusion reacts swiftly to Swine flu outbreak by adding interactive online screening solutions to communications platform (PRWeb May 27, 2009)

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]]> Companion Website and Podcasts Enhance New, Sixth Edition of Clinical Anesthesia http://www.prweb.com/releases/Clinical/Anesthesia/prweb2463624.htm New Multi-Media Edition Offers Up-to-the-Minute Clinical Guidance (PRWeb May 27, 2009)

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]]> Oncologychannel Helps Cancer Patients Fight Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2459154.htm Healthcommunities.com, Inc., the online publisher of thirty-one specialty-specific medical websites including oncologychannel, is pleased to announce the recent addition of a free Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (http://www.oncologychannel.com/patient-information-non-hodgkins-lymphoma/index.shtml) handout designed to help patients with NHL obtain important information from their health care providers. Healthcommunities.com has been providing reliable, easy-to-understand medical information for over ten years. (PRWeb May 26, 2009)

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]]> Thumbs Up at ARVO for Diaton Tonometer - New Through Eyelid Glaucoma Test Clinical Study Presented, Results as Accurate as Gold Standard http://www.prweb.com/releases/glaucoma_vision/Tonometer_Diaton/prweb2450284.htm Unique Transpalpebral and Transcleral Diaton Tonometer is presented at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology ARVO by BiCOM Inc. New Clinical Study presented "Accuracy of Transpalpebral Tonometer Diaton Compared to Goldmann Applanation Tonometer in Normal and Glaucomatous Eyes". "It works," says Dr. Mark Latina, the inventor of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT). (PRWeb May 26, 2009)

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]]> MedicalCharting.com Launches EMR Software Solution with CCHIT-Certified EHR Software http://www.prweb.com/releases/medical-billing/software/prweb2452194.htm Medisoft v15 Helps Small Physician Offices Improve Practice Efficiency and Cash Flow (PRWeb May 22, 2009)

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]]> Heart Rhythm Society Introduced to New Method for Optimizing Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy During Exercise http://www.prweb.com/releases/Shape-HF/medical_device_2009_05_22/prweb2452864.htm Heart Rhythm Society Introduced to New Method for Optimizing Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy During Exercise. The new FDA-approved Shape-HF™ Cardiopulmonary Testing System "can make a dramatic difference in treating CRT patients." Dr. Abraham Kocheril, Professor of Medicine and Director of Clinical Electrophysiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. (PRWeb May 22, 2009)

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