PRWeb: Medical OB / GYN http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Medical OB / GYN 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 AquaNatal Birth Center Gives Away a Waterbirth Package to Celebrate the Successful MAMA Campaign http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3296314.htm The MAMA campaign is a collaborative effort by the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM), Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA), Citizens for Midwifery (CfM), International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC), North American Registry of Midwives (NARM), and the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC). To celebrate a recent the efforts of The MAMA Campaign to secure federal recognition of CPMs language beneficial to CPMs who work in licensed birth centers is included in the Senate health care bill, the AquaNatal Birth Center is giving away a FREE Waterbirth Package of services to an expecting couple in the area of southern California served by the birth center. . (PRWeb Dec 5, 2009)

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]]> New iPhone Application for Surgery: I-Surgery Notebook on Sale Now for $2.99 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3285984.htm A quick and easy way to keep a notebook of surgical cases on the iPhone or iPod touch. Pop up menu’s and one touch exporting keeps track of and reviewing surgical cases a snap. A great tool for the busy medical provider. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> New American Meditation Institute Study Reports Wide-Ranging Health Benefits from Meditation and Yoga http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3262264.htm A new mind-body medicine study conducted by The American Meditation Institute (AMI) found that daily meditation, diaphragmatic breathing and yoga created significant, positive, and life-enhancing physical, mental and emotional health benefits. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> EX-USF Dean Sets A New And Bold Vision To Transform Women's Healthcare And Clinical Research In Florida http://www.prweb.com/releases/abdulrao/12/prweb3278484.htm Lisa Murray is a free lance reporter. She writes for many syndicated media outlets and is presently working on a series for a national business magazine interviewing healthcare executives in the Greater Tampa Bay area. This interview is part of that series and highlights the work that is being done by the Institute of Women’s Health of North America (www.iwhna.org); the largest healthcare provider for women in the state of Florida. This interview was conducted in two parts; Part I addresses the transformational changes that Abdul Sohail Rao, M.D., M.A., D.Phil., Chief Executive Officer and Chief Research Officer (http://www.iwhna.org/AboutUs/ChiefExecutiveOfficerandExecutiveDirector.aspx) is making in the Institute, and Part II addresses Dr. Rao’s contributions to improving healthcare in the Greater Tampa Bay area as a senior leader at USF Health and the bike incident which had the potential to undermine his legacy in this region. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> Fertility Blog Extends Conversation Beyond Doctors' Office http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3281234.htm New fertility blog extends conversation beyond doctors' office. PathtoFertility.com gives Reproductive Medicine Associates of CT infertility doctors and other professionals the opportunity to share perspective and knowledge. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> Computerized IVF Follicle Measurements are Faster and Give High Success Rates, Says Research from Chicago Fertility Doctors Richard Sherbahn and Todd Deutch http://www.prweb.com/releases/Illinois/IVF/prweb3281404.htm A new clinical study presented to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine shows that three-dimensional (3-D) automated ultrasound follicle measurement using GE's SonoAVC software during an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle is effective and more efficient than traditional manual measurement of the follicles. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Being Offered at Various Affiliated Campuses of the Institute of Women's Health of North America in Florida http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3274204.htm To best serve our patients, their caregivers, and our community, ALL campuses affiliated with the Institute of Women's Health of North America in Florida will offer 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccination. This service is available to all individuals (male and female) 4 years and older. Please visit our website to locate a convenient LOCATION (http://www.iwhna.org/Campuses.aspx) near you or call 1-877-966-3672. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Doctors' Day Greeting Cards Announced for 2010 http://www.prweb.com/releases/doctors-day-greeting-card/doctor-gifts/prweb3249504.htm The National Doctors' Day Organization today announced their official 2010 Doctors' Day greeting cards. Each year the organization releases a new greeting card designed specifically for honoring physicians on National Doctors' Day. This year, there are two versions, one featuring an image of a female doctor to honor the growing female physician population. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2009)

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]]> Healthcare Staffing Firm Cirrus Medical Staffing Now Offering Customized Managed Staffing and Recruitment Process Outsourcing Solutions for Healthcare Providers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3258804.htm Healthcare Staffing Firm Cirrus Medical Staffing’s Managed Staffing and Recruitment Process Outsourcing Solutions are Tailor-Made to Meet the Unique Needs of Healthcare Organizations (PRWeb Nov 25, 2009)

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]]> Baptist Cardiovascular Services Introduces New Technology for Congestive Heart Failure Treatment http://www.prweb.com/releases/cardiovascular_congestive/heart_failure/prweb3241624.htm Baptist Cardiovascular Services, a division of Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., is proud to announce the addition of Aquapheresis Therapy using the Aquadex FlexFlow to its latest advancement in the treatment of patients with fluid overload – helping patients and clinicians breathe easier. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> Smart Parents Welcome A New Arrival: Bottoms Up Baby Wipes http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3235364.htm Bottoms Up, Inc. (www.bottoms-up-baby.com) is pleased to announce the North American debut of Bottoms Up Baby Wipes - a cloth baby wipes "kit" that is not only better for baby, but is better for the environment and less costly than disposable baby wipes. (PRWeb Nov 24, 2009)

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]]> The Institute of Women’s Health of North America Increases its Outreach by Offering Free and Confidential HIV Testing in Florida http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3235354.htm The Institute of Women's Health of North America is offering FREE and Confidential HIV Testing services at its affiliated campuses in Florida. To locate a campus near you, please visit this webpage: FREE HIV TESTING SITE (http://www.iwhna.org/Campuses.aspx) or call 1-877-966-3672 or 1-407-248-1644 (Main Office). (PRWeb Nov 23, 2009)

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]]> New Breast Cancer Recommendation May Cost Lives While Saving Money http://www.prweb.com/releases/Breast_Cancer/Mammograms/prweb3240804.htm Longtime OB/GYN warns against the new breast cancer recommendations released by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. These guidelines may be cost-effective, but they come at the price of human lives. When is it wrong to be safe than sorry? (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> STEMSOFT Software Inc. Licenses StemLab® Software to Cord Blood America http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3228494.htm Cord Blood America selects STEMSOFT’s industry leading StemLab solution to manage its cord banking product data. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2009)

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]]> Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Receives American College of Cardiology Foundation's NCDR® ACTION Registry®-GWTGTM Gold Performance Achievement Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/MISSISSIPPI_BAPTIST/HEALTH_SYSTEMS/prweb3220864.htm Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Miss. has received the American College of Cardiology Foundation's NCDR ACTION Registry-GWTG Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2009 - one of only 121 hospitals nationwide to do so. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

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]]> Women's Health and Surgery Center OB/GYN of Stafford, VA Partners with MDS Medical to Launch Re-Designed Website http://www.prweb.com/releases/virginia_obgyn/emr_software/prweb3222404.htm Stafford, Virginia’s Women’s Health and Surgery Center, in partnership with electronic medical record software and technology integrator MDS Medical, have teamed up to launch a redesigned practice website. The new website educates visitors on common gynecological conditions, minimally invasive gynecological surgical options, and advancements in laparoscopy. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2009)

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]]> Athens Hospital Keeps Infants Safe with TotGuard™ Active RFID System http://www.prweb.com/releases/infantsecurity/activerfid/prweb3201134.htm Care comes first for Georgia Hospital in selecting Convergint/GuardRFID active RFID tags to protect newborns and infants. The TotGuard™ system was chosen for its baby-friendly active tag attachment and reliable IP based RFID technology. (PRWeb Nov 16, 2009)

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]]> Endoscopy & Sexual Health Thomas L. Lyons, MD, Addresses Quality of Life Post Hysterectomy: AAGL Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3195694.htm Dr. Lyons and some researchers believe that for many women, the cervix may contribute to sexual pleasure. “Leaving the cervix in place helps prevent unnecessarily shortening the vaginal canal,” said Dr. Lyons. An endoscopic pioneer who developed Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy in 1989, Dr. Lyons is a featured presenter and panelist at the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists’ 38th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, November 15-19, 2009, in Orlando. (PRWeb Nov 16, 2009)

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]]> Federal Court Appoints Onder Law Firm Partner as Co-Lead Counsel to the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee of the Multi-District Litigation for Yasmin and Yaz Litigation http://www.prweb.com/releases/yaz/lawsuit/prweb3207584.htm Mark Niemeyer, a partner at Onder, Shelton, O’Leary & Peterson, LLC, has been appointed to the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in the consolidated Yasmin and Yaz birth control litigation. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2009)

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]]> XOLAIR Safety Study Continues to 2012 Despite Increased Rate of Occurrence of Heart Problems, Onder Law Firm Offers Free XOLAIR Case Review http://www.prweb.com/releases/xolair/safety/prweb3207784.htm The FDA is reviewing preliminary safety information on XOLAIR allergic asthma medication. Problems with XOLAIR have been linked to heart attack and stroke. The Onder Law Firm is offering a free case review to those or families of those who may have experienced serious health problems after taking XOLAIR. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2009)

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]]> blue sky scrubs adds Caribbean Blue Scrubs http://www.prweb.com/releases/scrubs/blue-sky-scrubs/prweb3205964.htm Scrubs retailer blue sky scrubs adds new scrub colors and offers free shipping. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2009)

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]]> Yaz and Yasmin Birth Control Lawsuits Continue to MountThe Onder Law Firm Will Provide a Free Case Review to Women Suffering from Yaz Side Effects http://www.prweb.com/releases/yaz/lawsuits/prweb3195174.htm It is estimated that legal counsel already represents over 3,500 women and countless others are still in need of help, unaware of their rights, if Yaz, the most popular birth control pill in the United States, affected them adversely. The Onder Law Firm will provide a free case review to women or the families of women who have suffered from serious health problems after taking Yaz. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2009)

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]]> Frozen Egg Bank Network Expands Coast to Coast to Help Prospective Parents Start a Family http://www.prweb.com/releases/frozeneggbank/expansion/prweb3188354.htm Provider of human egg freezing and thawing services launches network with charter IVF centers in six states--California, Nevada, Utah, New York, New Jersey and Tennesee. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009)

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]]> Nationwide Relocation Services Support Breast Cancer Awareness http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3191564.htm Aldo DiSorbo and his company, Nationwide Relocation Services, are enormous supporters of breast cancer awareness, raising awareness and funds across the country. Citizens battling the lethal disease are growing by number, as both men and women are being diagnosed at earlier ages. Today, the powerful company does everything in its power to assist in costumers' moves when coping with such difficult and dreary times. On behalf of DiSorbo, Nationwide Relocation Services hopes to educate the public and eventually overcome breast cancer. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009)

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]]> The Mother of All Findings -- Prenatal Vitamin Survey Tells All! http://www.prweb.com/releases/pregnancyorg/vitamins/prweb3194644.htm New survey reveals 80% of pregnant women ignoring important nutritional advice. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2009)

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]]> Hormone Therapy Victims Win Important Appeal http://www.prweb.com/releases/hormone-therapy/hrt-lawsuit/prweb3188274.htm On November 2, 2009, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued its long-awaited decision in Scroggin v. Wyeth (Case No. 08-2555). The decision gives the green light for federal trials on Wyeth’s and Pfizer’s hormone therapy (http://www.hkllp.com/hormone-replacement-therapy/) drugs. In affirming judgment on a jury verdict of compensatory damages, the federal appellate court rejected the defendants’ claims that plaintiffs like Donna Scroggin cannot prove that hormone therapy caused their breast cancer. Erik Walker of Hissey Kientz, LLP (http://www.hkllp.com/) in Austin, Texas handled the appeal for Ms. Scroggin, writing her briefs and arguing to the court. (PRWeb Nov 11, 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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]]> Wiley Systems, Inc. Announces Two New Wiley Protocol Rhythms at ACAM Las Vegas: Snooz and Sparc Therapy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3158214.htm Wiley Systems™, Inc., developer of the Wiley Protocol biomimetic rhythmic hormones, announces two new Wiley Protocol rhythms at the American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) at Booth 518, November 4-8, 2009 at the Rio Las Vegas hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. The rhythmic protocols include Snooz™ - Seasonal Neuroendocrine Optimal Organizational Zeitgeber; Melatonin, and Sparc™ Therapy - Seasonal Pulsatile Adrenal Recalibration; Cortisol capsules. Cortisol, insulin, melatonin, prolactin, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and growth hormones all play like the keys of a grand piano in response to environmental sheet music. The protocols will be available doctors and pharmacists by December 1, 2009. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2009)

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]]> Home fertility Tests can give False hope, says Research from Chicago-area Infertility Specialists Todd Deutch, MD and Richard Sherbahn, MD http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3144314.htm At-home fertility tests are not a reliable way for women to predict their chances of conceiving. New research presented to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine shows that two medically supervised ovarian reserve tests can help women age 35 and younger identify those who will have problems getting pregnant. (PRWeb Nov 3, 2009)

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]]> Prozestra Natural Progesterone Cream Paving Way for Menopausal Relief http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3142314.htm A revelation in the treatment and relief of common menopausal symptoms has arrived. A brand new, all-natural progesterone cream called Prozestra is turning heads, because it is a proven and effective method of balancing the body's ratio of estrogen to progesterone in a matter of 2-6 weeks of daily, topical application. (PRWeb Nov 1, 2009)

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]]> Legacy Male Health Institute, Received The 2009-2010 COLA Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3134364.htm Vasectomy Reversal specialist Dr. Jeffrey Buch announces that Legacy Male Health Institute has received the 2009-2010 COLA Award for safety, efficiency, compliance and best patient care. (PRWeb Oct 31, 2009)

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]]> Sperm Donors Step Up To The Camera http://www.prweb.com/releases/sperm/bank/prweb3133114.htm Sperm Bank for Lesbian Couples and Single Mothers Announces Major Advance: Full-Face Donor Videos and Photos (PRWeb Oct 30, 2009)

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]]> Economy Affects Patients' Decisions About Fertility Treatment http://www.prweb.com/releases/costofivf/iuicost/prweb3110784.htm RMA of Connecticut Infertility Clinic Creates Solution to Patients' Financial Worries. The economy is leading many couples to delay the option of infertility treatments, and their hopes of starting a family. RMACT has created an opportunity plan that lets patients receive the same high-quality care, with the goal being to create an individualized plan to help patients grow their families and fulfill their family plans by taking fertility treatment financial worries out of the equation. (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009)

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]]> United States Navy And Merchant Marine Veterans May Face Risk Of Mesothelioma Or Other Asbestos Diseases http://www.prweb.com/releases/navy_veterans/asbestos_exposure/prweb3118834.htm The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP (http://www.hkllp.com/) wishes to alert veterans of the United States Navy or Merchant Marine that they may be at risk of developing mesothelioma or other diseases as a result of asbestos exposure suffered during their time in the military. Until the mid-1970s, many vessels used by the United States Navy (http://www.hkllp.com/mesothelioma-and-asbestos/us-navy-asbestos-exposure/) or Merchant Marine were outfitted with parts or equipment containing asbestos. As a result, veterans who served in the United States Navy or Merchant Marine during World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War may have been put at risk of developing asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma or other diseases linked to asbestos exposure. (PRWeb Oct 28, 2009)

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]]> California Egg Donation Statute Passes - Egg Donation Lawyer Theresa Erickson Applauds the First of Its Kind in the United States http://www.prweb.com/releases/eggdonation/lawyer/prweb3120394.htm Egg Donation Lawyer Theresa M. Erickson applauds Governor Schwarzenegger and Assemblyman Marty Block for enacting a statute that will further protect those women who are donating their eggs for infertile couples, in addition to those protections put in place via Proposition 71 for those donating to research. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2009)

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]]> Absorb Vitamins Faster, More Effectively -- No Strain, No Pills http://www.prweb.com/releases/vitamins-supplements/isotonix-opc-calcium-acai/prweb3109324.htm IsotonicsOnline.com is a new site geared towards health and wellness. It presents the Isotonix line of vitamins, minerals, and supplements. Isotonix supplements are scientifically-advanced formulas designed to give your body maximum and rapid absorption of nutrients. Visitors can easily access information, intuitively navigate to discover other products, watch product demos, read the ingredients, customer reviews, read the labels, and order online. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2009)

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]]> Middle Tennesee Medical Center Chooses GuardRFID's TotGuard™ Active RFID System for Infant and Pediatric Security http://www.prweb.com/releases/activerfid/infant/prweb3099044.htm Middle Tennessee Medical Center (MMTC) has chosen GuardRFID's TotGuard™ Infant Protection solution for its new $267 million state-of-the-art healthcare facility. The IP based active RFID TotGuard™ system will play a pivotal role in the protection of newborn and pediatric patients. (PRWeb Oct 24, 2009)

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]]> Doctors Day Announces Exclusive Miniature Stethoscope Lapel Pin for Doctor Gift and Nurse Gift http://www.prweb.com/releases/doctors-day/stethoscope-lapel-pin/prweb3082474.htm The National Doctors' Day organization today announced the introduction of its miniature stethoscope lapel pin. At only 3/4 inches in height, it is the first realistic stethoscope lapel pin that is small enough to truly be considered a lapel pin. Unique gifts for doctors are difficult to find, so the organization decided to create a cunning product that is affordable to purchase for the entire staff. The pins were designed two colors, black and pink, also applicable as gifts for male and female nurses. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2009)

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]]> Steps Every Woman Must Take to Prevent Breast Cancer from the Natural Hormone Institute http://www.prweb.com/releases/Natural_Hormone_Institute/Breast_Cancer_Prevention/prweb3088804.htm Lowering Estrogen Dominance is Key to Decreasing Risk (PRWeb Oct 22, 2009)

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]]> Lose the Weight with Lap Band, Realize Band, Gastric Bypass in NJ http://www.prweb.com/releases/weightlosssurgery/njbariatricsurgeons/prweb3089134.htm My Program For Life hosts free weight loss surgery seminars in New Jersey. Patients have the opportunity to learn more about Lap Band, Realize Band and Gastric Bypass surgeries in New Jersey. Patients also have the opportunity to meet and speak with the surgeons. (PRWeb Oct 22, 2009)

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