thepussylover: September 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

San Diego Top Thermage Doc, Nasrin Mani, Hosts Latest Skin Tightening Preview

Nonsurgical skin tightening is finding a stronger niche in the antiaging arena with the development of the new Thermage CPT system. San Diego's Nasrin Mani was selected by Solta Medical to present the new system hailed as a technology breakthrough. Dr. Mani, medical director of the prestigious La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic, gave invited guests a personalized presentation along with live demonstrations of the new features which make Thermage increasingly effective for firming lax and aging skin.

San Diego, CA (Vocus) December 5, 2009

Dr. Nasrin Mani, La Jolla’s popular Cosmetic Laser physician, was selected to help present the latest Thermage technology to the San Diego public. In a California stopover of the National Solta Illumination Tour, Dr. Mani boarded the custom-outfitted airstream and explained to over 150 attendees how the new Thermage improves results and comfort.

The tour crossed the U. S. in a classic silver Airstream equipped with the new Thermage and Fraxel systems for skin tightening and skin resurfacing. In each city, the most recognized Thermage physicians were hand picked to provide public educational presentations.

As a 4 time winner of the Thermage Pinnacle Award (the only doctor in San Diego with this distinction), Dr. Mani was a natural choice. At an invitation event held at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla, Dr. Mani and her La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic medical and support staff hosted attendees to a lavish catered affair to help roll out the newest skin tightening system, the Thermage CPT.

“This is fantastic!” enthused one guest. “I’ve been thinking about surgery and learning about Thermage pretty much has changed my mind. I can’t wait to set my appointment.”

On hand were the top level regional representatives from Solta, the parent company for Thermage and Fraxel along with Dr. Mani’s Registered Nurses Tammy Harrington and Mahshid Mani, Physician Assistant Shanan Vali, Office Administrator Wendy Angulo and Dr. Majid Mani who provided the Fraxel laser demonstration.

“Thermage has not yet enjoyed the reputation it deserves,” noted Dr. Mani in her presentation. “And that’s purely because this is not the type of procedure you can cut corners on. We’ve developed our own Thermage protocol with specific customized treatment for each patient. Skin thickness, location of laxity, skin integrity, age, skin health, lifestyle, diet – all these factors play into the success of Thermage. We counsel our patients in how to take care of their skin so the new results they get are results they get to keep.”

When asked in Thermage gave the same results as surgery, Dr. Mani replied. “For some people it can be close - IF they don’t have a great amount of laxity or redundant skin. For many, it’s close enough that they feel they can postpone previously-considered jowl or neck surgery."

When asked if Thermage was a one-time treatment, Dr. Mani responded, "A number of patients are impressed enough to plan on future treatments to 'keep the firm' going. Already many celebrities have routine Thermage because they don’t want to risk surgical alterations that leave them looking like someone else! And nothing can firm body skin like Thermage. There really are no other options that don’t entail scars or surgical risks.”

A special information desk was available for attendees who wanted to learn more about Dr. Mani’s latest injectable Signature Liquid Facelift with Sculptra, a collagen catalyst that spurs volume restoration by action of your own collagen. Dr. Mani has recently added this series-based procedure which can be used in combination with skin tightening, fillers and laser resurfacing for full aesthetic rejuvenation.

The special event was graciously covered by Gente Bien, San Diego’s dual language publication which covers charitable events, society and community leaders in the sister cities of San Diego and Tijuana.

Dr. Nasrin Mani is the Medical Director of La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic located at 1111 Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla, California 92037. She is also a Board Certified Ophthalmologist specializing in vitreo-retinal surgery. Dr. Mani is frequently featured on San Diego’s TV 6 as a medical resource for aesthetic procedures. Visit http://www. LaJollaLaser. com for more practice information, procedure information and to receive newsletters and educational seminar notifications.

Office Admin Contact
Wendy Angulo
(858) 454 2700

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Worldwide siRNA technology market estimated to reach $60 million in 2004

(PRWEB) August 26, 2004

Research and Markets announces the addition of siRNA 2004: A Strategic Market Outlook and Business Analysis to its offerings.

Small interfering RNA (siRNA) technology has the potential to completely revolutionize the drug discovery process. A breakthrough in biotechnology, siRNA technology has potent and rapid gene silencing properties that have led to its rapid adoption by the scientific community. Within the drug discovery process, many researchers currently use siRNAin small scale experiments, but as the technology improves andintegrates with high-throughput innovation, high-content functional genomic screens will be possible.

The worldwide siRNAtechnology market is estimated to reach $60 million in 2004 andwill likely experience high annual growth as the full potential of the technology is realized. By 2009, the market is projected to more than quadruple in size, with healthy market demand and the resolution of patent issues.

The existing siRNA technology market is dominated by four industry players-Ambion, Dharmacon, Proligo and QIAGEN-with licenses to one of the key patents in the field. The market for siRNA reagent technology will be greatly impacted by the resolution of patent disputes over currently commercialized technology.

This report includes an in-depth analysis of researcher and management perspectives, company profiles, and a assessment of the trends, challenges, and strategic options facing reagent supply firms operating in the siRNAtechnology space. In addition, the study provides the financial analysis and detailed assumptions used to determine major company market shares and to estimate the industry-wide revenue forecast.

For a comprehensive analysis of this market, this report:

evaluates leading current and emerging siRNAtechnologies assesses the results of 15 thought leader interviews and examines their views on market trends, limitations, and developments provides a worldwide market forecast and revenue model from 2004 through 2009 with detailed assumptions for each technology profiles and analyzes the strategic positioning of 7 established market players identifies multiple market challenges provides strategic options for siRNAtechnology companies looking to expand revenues

For a complete index of this report click on http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/222267 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/222267)

About Research and Markets Ltd.

Research and Markets Ltd. are Europe's largest resource for market research. R&M distribute thousands of major research publications from the world's leading publishers, consultants and market analysts. R&M provide you with the latest forecasts on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest market trends.

For additional information on ResearchandMarkets. com, their range of reports or their value-added services, visit their web site at http://www. researchandmarkets. com (http://www. researchandmarkets. com) or mailto:press@researchandmarkets. com

Yaktivate. com Debuts New Podcast Show: "Conversations with Mrs. Claus"

Mrs. Claus, aka Bernadette Dimitrov, brings the spirit of Christmas to every podcast. She and her guests educate and entertain with traditions, contests, songs, and interviews. This is a preview of her first four podcasts.

Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) June 9, 2007

Yaktivate. com welcomes their newest podcast on www. TheFamilyYak. com, 'Conversations with Mrs. Claus!' featuring show host Mrs. Claus (the wife of Santa Claus, the jolly fellow with the white beard and red cap synonymous for spreading generosity and the spirit of Christmas). Mrs. Claus visits fascinating guests and experts from around the world each week who reveal transformational secrets about how to live a happy, healthy, fulfilled, fun, prosperous and loving life.

Every week Mrs. Claus will reveal a magic secret of Christmas that will show how a person can transform his/her life. Christmas is revealed as being not just about one day of the year but about living and projecting the 'spirit' of Christmas every day for a truly fulfilled and great life from the inside out!

Mrs. Claus touts that every person has the capacity to change their own world no matter what the circumstances when they have the right tools, insights and resources. Listeners can win prizes, and children have the opportunity each week to ask Mrs. Claus a question. Mrs. Claus reveals what goes on at the North Pole and insights about Santa you never knew! It's a lot of fun!

The first show kicks off with a fun warm-hearted conversation with Tom Vallent, alias Santa Claus. Vallent talks and reminisces about his training of Santas at the oldest Santa School in the world. Vallent is not only a very famous Santa but he is the Dean of the Charles W. Howard Santa School established in 1937 in the USA. It's the world's oldest and longest running Santa School dedicated to the art of portraying Santa Claus. Discover highlights of this magical school and discover what it takes to be Santa! Vallent shares some wonderful sayings that he and Charles are famous for such as "I am the spirit of Christmas, I stand for love and giving". Charles Howard was also the technical director of the famous Christmas movie Miracle on 34th Street. This is a really warm, inspiring and joyous interview.

Upcoming shows this month feature: Simone Walsh, Christmas pudding token designer who reveals fascinating insights about Christmas pudding traditions, James Bursenos, artist who shares a rare and insightful glimpse into his spiritual evolution while painting distinctive images of Santa Claus, Christmas Publisher and author Chris Byrnes shares unique insights of celebrations in Japan and England and gives away a free Christmas ebook on this call, and to finish this first series Mrs Claus speaks with Rudolph the red-nose reindeer who reveals how he overcame his challenges when he first arrived at the North Pole - inspiration, fun and magical insights for all to enjoy!

'Conversations with Mrs. Claus' podcast show is a family show that provides a weekly stream of inspiration, insight and connection to fascinating guests world-wide. In 'Conversations with Mrs. Claus' listeners can share in the inspirational stories that lead to insights about transformational secrets for living a happy and fulfilled life. It's a fun show with something for both young and old. This is a family show that entertains from the heart on Yaktivate. com's The Family Yak channel.

Yaktivate. com is a podcast network that features podcast shows on channels that reflect a wide range of topics - from golf to business strategies to Christmas and beyond. Yaktivate. com is always on the lookout for new podcasting talent and for businesses that are seeking a way to reach their niche marketing audience in a way that builds relationships and keeps the customer coming back.

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Monday, September 27, 2010

All-Natural neaclear Liquid Oxygen Bar Soap Takes Top Honors

In an independent survey of Chicago-area physicians, neaclear liquid oxygen Bar Soap was selected as the #1 Bar Soap. The survey’s objective was to find the Bar Soap product that doctors felt most comfortable in recommending to patients with sensitive skin and children.

Park Ridge, IL (PRWEB) June 2, 2006

Neaclear’s Bar Soap is gentle and hypoallergenic but also packed with the powerful combination of Liquid Oxygen, Vitamins C & E, Sage, Camomile, Rosemary and Burdock Root. This physician-strength bar soap is quite different from the competition. This all-natural patented formula promotes natural healing while supplying hydration, nutrients and energy. The feedback from physicians & patients has been very positive. This gentle soap product has been called "a long-needed breakthrough." Physicians like to call neaclear “the ultimate anti-aging therapy for your skin.”

“neaclear’s Bar Soap is great for kids or people with sensitive skin,” says Dr. Sam Speron, plastic surgeon and consumer advocate. “This natural bar works to absorb dirt and oil and then gently rinse away. Rich emollients then moisturize dry, sensitive, or irritated skin. This Bar Soap is ideal for use in all environments and with all skin types.”

Neaclear’s All-Natural Bar Soap Key Benefits:

remarkably mild bar soap that manages to cleanse skin without stripping it of essential moisture. removes dirt and kills a broad spectrum of germs. helps keep your family healthy. lathers quickly and washes off effortlessly. recommended by Plastic Surgeons & Dermatologists

For more information, visit http://www. neaclear. com

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Mercy Ministries' First West Coast Home to Open in 2009

Sacramento's Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation gives land, $2.5 million, to help make 40-resident California home for troubled girls a reality

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) May 7, 2009

Thanks to a $2.5 million gift and one acre of land, all from the Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation (http://www. buzzoates. com/about/foundation. html), Mercy Ministries of America (http://www. mercyministries. org)--in recognition of May 7, National Children's Mental Health Awareness--today announced the completion of its first West Coast home, an approximately $6 million, 40-resident facility in Lincoln, Calif., just north of Sacramento. Additional funds for the home were obtained through private donations and in-kind gifts acquired by Mercy Ministries and the Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation. Mercy Ministries has not yet announced an opening date for the home, but plans to open the facility in late summer or early fall of 2009.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Mercy Ministries of America is a Christian residential counseling program that serves girls and young women, ages 13-28, who face a combination of life-controlling issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, addictions, depression, eating disorders and unplanned pregnancies. Since 1983, Mercy Ministries' free-of-charge program has served more than 2,000 girls and young women with its combination of best-practice clinical interventions and faith-based counseling.

The Sacramento-area home will be Mercy Ministries' fourth American home, but first on the West Coast -- a fact that Mercy Ministries' founder and president Nancy Alcorn (http://nancyalcorn. wordpress. com) says is important. "So many girls from California have sought our help over the years, but they have always had to travel across the country to find a Mercy Ministries facility. Before the construction of the California home, Mercy Ministries in St. Louis was our closest home to California. Now we will truly be able to serve girls from the West Coast in their own backyard," Alcorn said. "I am so grateful to Buzz Oates, a generous man with a huge heart, and his foundation, The Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation, for giving such a large gift to make this home for hurting young women possible."

The Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation -- a Sacramento-area non-profit focused on faith-based initiatives -- became acquainted with Mercy Ministries after its namesake, entrepreneur and businessman Buzz Oates, expressed a desire to fund a home for women with unplanned pregnancies.

Kathy Fairrington, Oates' daughter and a Foundation board member, eventually spearheaded the project. Fairrington said: "It made sense for us to partner with an organization that had the specific passion and expertise of Mercy Ministries. After spending time getting to know Nancy Alcorn and touring the ministry's Nashville operations, it became clear we were on the right track with an organization that would connect with my father's goals and honor his vision through its operations."

Oates added, "This project's completion has been a dream of mine. I'm excited to be part of the Mercy Ministries organization and grateful for Kathy's careful oversight. This home for troubled girls and young women also wouldn't have been possible without the support and contributions of numerous friends and business partners."

Mercy Ministries' six-month residential counseling program has always been free-of-charge and incorporates Christian principles with best-practice clinical interventions like individual and group counseling and on-site nutritionists. In a recent independent survey of former residents, over 93 percent of respondents said Mercy Ministries transformed their life and restored their hope, which is Mercy Ministries' key objective.

Mercy Ministries of America (http://www. mercyministries. org) currently has homes in Monroe, La.; Nashville, Tenn.; and St. Louis, Mo. Mercy Ministries has global affiliates in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Peru. For more information, visit www. mercyministries. org. To schedule an interview with a Mercy Ministries' representative, contact Jonathan Burns at (615) 522-7016, or via email at jaaronburns@gmail. com.

The Buzz Oates Charitable Foundation is dedicated to supporting community faith-based organizations like Mercy Ministries. Its founder, Marvin "Buzz" Oates, is Chairman Emeritus of The Buzz Oates Group of Companies, a fully integrated commercial real estate development company located in Sacramento, Calif., which offers a single point of contact for a full range of construction, real estate and property management services. For more information, visit www. buzzoates. com. For media interviews, contact Shelley Christopher at (916) 379-3817, or via email at shelleychristopher @ buzzoates. com

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Choosing a Highly-Trained Bariatric Surgeon Crucial as Surgical Weight Loss Procedures Rise and Less-Qualified Doctors Flood the Market

In response to the growing consumer demand for weight loss surgery, the number of physicians performing these procedures has also skyrocketed, enabling unqualified doctors to infiltrate the industry. Selecting a board-certified surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) helps ensure safe, permanent weight loss options.

Marietta, GA (Vocus) January 8, 2009

Due to the increasing popularity of weight loss surgery, the number of physicians performing these procedures has risen to satisfy the growing demand. This can make the search for a qualified surgeon overwhelming for the potential patient. To help with this process, the American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) has created a set of rigid standards to identify the most highly skilled leaders and surgical facilities in the field. Surgeons that meet or exceed their requirements may become members of the ASBS, and their approved practice may be deemed an “ASBS Center of Excellence.”

Because many insurance companies do not cover weight loss surgery it is more important than ever to choose a qualified surgeon and accompanying medical facility. By minimizing the chance of complications and future surgical revisions of gastric bypass surgery and other treatments, patients benefit from greatly minimized health and financial risks. Evidence has shown that the best outcomes and fewest complications occur in facilities with the most experienced surgeons.

About Dr. J. K. Champion, M. D. F. A.C. S
Dr. J. K. Champion is one of the esteemed professionals selected to join the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, and his Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta has been named an “ASBS Center of Excellence” with its consistently superior patient care verified by an independent review organization. Receiving the most thorough healthcare available, patients benefit from state-of-the-art surgical options, as well as free lifetime aftercare. Dr. Champion is one of the original bariatric surgeons, performing over 2,600 procedures since 1995. Being a forerunner and having a successful 13-year history makes Dr. Champion one of the nation’s preferred surgeons for gastric bypass, LAP-BAND® System Surgery and other surgical weight loss options.

In addition to being the founder of the Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta and a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, bariatric weight loss surgeon J. K. Champion, M. D., F. A.C. S. is board-certified by The American Board of Surgery. Dr. Champion also served on the executive council of the ASBS in 2002. He proposed that rules be developed for weight loss surgery programs to help protect patients and increase safety. He was one of the three founding officers of the Surgical Review Corporation, which was created to establish “Centers of Excellence” in the U. S.

Patient Testimonials

"I am so happy to be LIVING my life again. I’m so thrilled with Dr. Champion and his staff." Christie

"In December 2001, weighing in at my all-time heaviest of 264 lbs. and a size 28, I was told by my doctor that if I continued to gain weight at the rate I was going, I would be dead by age 40. I began my research and found the best bariatric surgeon in America — Dr. Champion. I’ve now lost a total of 124 pounds, weigh 140, and wear a size 8. Dr. Champion has given me a chance for a life I had only dreamed about." Julie

"Dr. JK Champion has not only changed the focus of our eating and food choices…he gave us whole NEW lives!" Michael and Paulette Faber

Working with Rosemont Media, a San Diego bariatric surgery website design firm, Dr. Champion has opened his practice to the online world with a state-of-the-art website incorporating informative videos, procedural details, and biographical information to give patients a comprehensive overview of the Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta.

More information can be found at the Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta, located at 140 Vann Street, Suite 350 in Marietta, Georgia 30060. For further details, Dr. J. K. Champion and his Center of Excellence can be reached at 770-574-4868, or by visiting http://www. drchampion. com.

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Friday, September 24, 2010

E-MotivationalSpeaker. com Outlines the Techniques of Youth Motivational Speakers

According to e-MotivationalSpeaker. com, youth motivational speakers employ an arsenal of well rehearsed, practiced techniques that capture the attention of young people and hopefully change lives for the better.

(PRWEB) December 15, 2005

According to e-MotivationalSpeaker. com, youth motivational speakers employ an arsenal of well-rehearsed, practiced techniques that capture the attention of young people and hopefully change lives for the better. They inspire, motivate and teach students, taking them from laughter to tears in rapt attention. If effective, young people are glued to their seats, eager to listen and receptive to the wisdom and teachings contained in the lecture.

Youth motivational speakers must come up with a way of speaking to them that transcends the usual restraints of adult to teen conversations and gets results. Using a style that employs personal stories that teens can relate to, humorous anecdotes, and life lessons to be taken seriously, youth motivational speakers are in high demand all over the country. As teens continue to display life choices that make growing up strong and healthy a risky endeavor, youth motivational speakers find themselves in demand for more time than they could possibly fill.

As e-MotivationalSpeaker. com explains, the most important asset a youth motivational speaker has at his command is his ability to get an audience to believe him. If at any time the speaker comes off as disingenuous or scripted he will lose his audience in a flash. Getting their attention and keeping it is a true art form and probably the most difficult challenge facing any motivational speaker. Talking about experiences from his own life, the speaker creates a bond between himself and the audience that keeps them paying attention and will make them want to follow the advice that he will offer at the end of the talk. Youth motivational speakers are a special breed of professional whose work deserves to be taken seriously and appreciated by all.

About e-motivationalspeaker. com

Motivational Speakers provides detailed information about youth, professional, and Christian motivational speakers, as well as advice on how to become a motivational speaker. For more information go to http://www. e-motivationalspeaker. com (http://www. e-motivationalspeaker. com) and/or visit our affiliate site at http://www. growthink. com (http://www. growthink. com).

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&#194;“The Last Word&#194;” In Business Writing Is Now A New Radio Show On The VoiceAmerica Business Radio Network

Â“The Last WordÂ” In Business Writing Is Now A New Radio Show On The VoiceAmerica Business Radio Network

New radio show dedicated to teaching business owners that how you write is as important as what you write debuts on VoiceAmerica Business Radio Network January 17, 2005

(PRWEB) December 20, 2004

Beginning on Monday, January 17, 2005, at 8 AM PT (11AM ET) owners and managers of businesses throughout the world will have access to a valuable new resource to help them grow their businesses through better writing. Writers and consultants, Jane Curry and Diana Young will co-host a new radio show titled The Last Word, dedicated to revealing the benefits that clear writing gives any company Â– large or small. The show is based on Jane and DianaÂ’s work with corporate clients in their firm, Curry Young Consultants, and will be broadcast every Monday from 8 AM Â– 9 AM PT on the VoiceAmerica Business Radio network, http://www. business. voiceamerica. com/ (http://www. business. voiceamerica. com/)

Â“We look forward to helping companies communicate more effectively and win more business through powerful and compelling writing,Â” said co-hosts Jane Curry and Diana Young. Â“The goal of our show is to help business owners achieve what so many of our clients have already achieved: significant economic benefits and client loyalty resulting from improved written communication.Â” Each week, The Last Word will focus on how business writers can reap the professional rewards of good writing and businesses can improve their bottom line.

Jane Curry and Diana Young, co-founders of Curry Young Consultants, will discuss writing strategies and focus on how to take advantage of the economic benefits that well-designed, well-written documents offer in businesses. Jane and Diana will share insights from their years of experience working with financial institutions, investment firms, marketing agencies, credit card, insurance, health care organizations, and small businesses throughout the United States. Besides their years in corporate America, both have Ph. DÂ’s: Jane from the University of Chicago in English Education and Diana from Stanford University in English.

To access the show, listeners need to log on to http://www. business. voiceamerica. com/ (http://www. business. voiceamerica. com/) Listeners with questions, comments or opinions are encouraged to call in live, toll-free at 1-866-233-7861.

More information about the program, future guests, and each host can be found at http://www. curryyoung. com/ (http://www. curryyoung. com/) or at http://www. business. voiceamerica. com/ (http://www. business. voiceamerica. com/)

About Curry Young Consultants

Curry Young Consultants is a full-service writing agency in Chicago, specializing in helping businesses of all sizes gain a competitive edge through powerful writing. Client services include customized writing programs that focus on financial writing, such as credit requests and audit reports, proposals and cover letters, marketing and advertising, public relations, email, and corporate letters. Curry Young also writes speeches, and redesigns and rewrites corporate documents of any kind. Co-founders Jane Curry and Diana Young, the talk show hosts, have conducted workshops nationally for more than twenty years. For more information, please visit http://www. curryyoung. com/ (http://www. curryyoung. com/) or call 773.548.5550 or 847.518.0321.

About SurfNet Media Group, Inc.

SurfNet Media Group (http://www. surfnetmedia. com/ (http://www. surfnetmedia. com/)) (SFNM:OTCBB) is an Internet digital entertainment media company producing and broadcasting live and on-demand talk radio content streamed globally 24/7. SurfNet produces and broadcasts over 100 programs weekly on its channels, VoiceAmericaÂ™ Radio (http://www. voiceamerica. com/ (http://www. voiceamerica. com/)) and BusinessAmericaÂ™ Radio (http://www. business. voiceamerica. com/ (http://www. business. voiceamerica. com/)). SurfNetÂ’s newest channel, VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Radio (http://www. health. voiceamerica. com/ (http://www. health. voiceamerica. com/)), premiered in November 2004. SurfNet enables sponsors to deliver cost-effective advertising content to targeted audiences.

SurfNet has developed Metaphor Media Display, a proprietary HTML container technology which includes a patent for adding content to websites. Metaphor can deliver rich media content directly to websites, desktops and portable devices in seconds without downloading and instantly modifies from a single control point. SurfNet has applied the Metaphor technology to create a Â“picture within a pictureÂ” container that launches to a corner of a viewerÂ’s screen from a unique icon. Once launched, Metaphor broadcasts live, prerecorded or archived rich media content on top of Windows Media Player, Real Player or any other resident media player.

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Thursday, September 23, 2010

CME-CLE Hawaii Cruises, Medical and Legal Professionals

CME-CLE Hawaii Cruises, Medical and Legal Professionals.

Cardiology Updates, Cosmetic Surgery, Pain Management, Orthopedic Essentials, Patient Confidentiality, HIPPA, Compliance, 2004 Seminar Topics announced.

(PRWEB) May 28, 2004

CME-CLE Seminars in Hawaii, on Luxury Cruise Ship, by Medical Destination Hawaii.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) CruiseÂ’s in Hawaii,2004 series, presented by Medical Destination Hawaii and Benchmark Medical Consultants aboard the U. S. Flagged Pride of Aloha.

June 13, 2004, 5 Night California Cruise, Â“Medical Legal Practice ExcellenceÂ” August 29, 2004, 7 Night Hawaii Cruise Â“Avoiding Compliance NightmaresÂ” September 26, 2004, 7 Night Hawaii Cruise Â“Orthopedic EssentialsÂ” October 26, 2004, 7 Night Hawaii Cruise Â“Effective Pain ManagementÂ” November 28, 2004, 7 Night Hawaii Cruise Â“Cosmetic Surgery EssentialsÂ” December 26, 2004, 7 Night Hawaii Cruise Â“Critical Cardiology UpdatesÂ”

CME Course is $495. Cabin prices are based on double occupancy, plus taxes, and are subject to availability, call 1-888-923-4004 to register now.

This is a unique opportunity to see several cities and islands with no repacking of luggage; no transferring to and from airports; obtain updated and necessary CME and MCLE credits; exposure and networking with other professionals in a wonderful setting; day long stayÂ’s in port cities and opportunity for pre and post stays.

This is a U. S.-flagged ship sailing & visiting U. S. ports, which means that conferences & meetings on board can qualify for both corporate & individual tax deductibility for meeting expenses up to the IRS allowable of $2, 000.

This activity has been planned & implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas & policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through joint sponsorship of Benchmark Medical Consultants & Medical Destination Hawaii. Benchmark Medical Consultants is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Benchmark Medical Consultants designates this education activity a maximum of 8 hours in Category 1 Credit towards the AMA Physicians Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Benchmark Medical Consultants is a Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) & an accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) provider. They educate healthcare, legal & insurance professionals in all aspects of the medical-legal process. They have been serving consultants & clients nationwide since 1986. Benchmark Medical Consultants was reaccredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education in 2002 with exemplary compliance in the essential area of educational planning & evaluation.

For more information call 1-888-923-4004.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Healthcare Solutions Adds Two Pharmacy Experts

Healthcare Solutions, the parent company of pharmacy benefit manager Cypress Care, today announced that it has added Dean Castaldo, R. Ph, and Scott Phillips, Pharm. D, to its pharmacy operations team.

(Vocus/PRWEB) July 28, 2010

Atlanta, GA (Vocus) July 28, 2010 -- Healthcare Solutions, the parent company of pharmacy benefit manager Cypress Care, today announced that it has added Dean Castaldo, R. Ph, and Scott Phillips, Pharm. D, to its pharmacy operations team. The addition of Castaldo and Phillips further strengthens the company’s in-house team of pharmacists, who provide pharmacy analyses and ongoing clinical support to the company’s customers.

“We are excited to add these two high caliber pharmacists to our team,” said Jim Andrews, R. Ph, senior vice president of pharmacy services for Healthcare Solutions. “Healthcare Solutions continues to heavily invest in clinical resources responsible for developing innovative cost management solutions that support appropriate medical care for patients.”

Phillips and Castaldo will be added to the company’s P&T committee, which serves as an advisory board to the company on the selection and use of medications to treat injured workers and auto claimants. Healthcare Solutions’ P&T committee reviews identified safety issues, proper drug utilization trends, drug recalls, new generic introductions, changes in FDA drug indications that have occurred in the recent quarter. The committee also focuses on emerging issues, including legislative updates and best practice pain treatment protocols prevalent in the workers’ compensation and auto markets.

Castaldo has over 15 years of experience in the pharmacy management industry, including serving as a district pharmacy manager at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Atlanta Georgia. Castaldo graduated from the University of Florida with a Masters degree in Pharmacy Policy and Regulation. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from University of Rhode Island. Castaldo currently serves as preceptor for the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy.

Phillips has worked in the pharmacy industry for nearly a decade and previously worked at CVS Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc., and Diosynth Biotechnology. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy, Master in Business Administration, and Master of Science from Campbell University.

Healthcare Solutions P&T committee is chaired by Chip Robison, Pharm. D, director of clinical pharmacy services for Healthcare Solutions. Dr. Robison is a member of the Work Loss Data Institute (WLDI) Official Disability Guidelines Editorial Advisory Board and actively participates in providing pharmacy guidance to the committee. Under Dr. Robison’s leadership, the P&T committee recently developed customized formulary approaches to antibiotic utilization as well as formulary enhancements to assist non-subscriber workers’ compensation customers. The P&T committee continues to monitor the impact of the Food and Drug Administration’s risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS), as well as the state-specific adoption of the Official Disability Guidelines.

About Healthcare Solutions

Healthcare Solutions, Inc. is the parent company of Cypress Care and Procura Management. Through its affiliated companies, Healthcare Solutions serves as a health service company delivering integrated solutions to the property and casualty markets, specializing in workers’ compensation and auto liability/PIP. The company’s customers include insurance carriers, third party administrators (TPAs), managed care organizations (MCOs), government agencies and self-insured employers. Utilizing market-leading technology, Healthcare Solutions delivers demonstrated benefits and savings complemented by deep industry expertise. For more information, please visit http://www. healthcaresolutions. com.

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Blinds Chalet Announces Recyclable EcoGreen Window Shades

Blinds Chalet announces environmentally friendly Comfortex EcoGreen Solar Screen Shades made from PVC free, fully recyclable fabrics. The EcoGreen window shades contain no VOCs and can help a total project achieve LEED certification by meeting 3 of the 5 credit categories needed, Energy Performance, Material and Resource Use, and Indoor Environmental Quality.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) April 1, 2009

Blinds Chalet announces Comfortex EcoGreen Solar Screen Shades (http://www. blindschalet. com/ecogreensolarscreenshades. html), an environmentally window treatment that is PVC free and 100% recyclable. Offering both style and function, the roller shade (http://www. blindschalet. com/window-shades/rollershades. html) is one of the first environmentally responsible window treatments available in the industry.
PVC-free - EcoGreen fabrics contain no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which means there is no off-gassing which can contaminate and degrade indoor air quality. 100% Recyclable - All EcoGreen fabrics are completely recyclable which means the fabrics are diverted from landfills and reclaimed. LEED Certification-friendly - LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification assures that a building project is environmentally responsible and a healthy place to work. While no product can be LEED Certified, the EcoGreen Solar Screen Shade can contribute to an overall building project meeting Energy Performance, Material and Resource Use, and Indoor Environmental Quality, 3 of the 5 credit categories needed for LEED certification. Energy Efficient - EcoGreen Solar Screen Shades reduce UV rays and diffuse light, allowing you more control over indoor temperatures. "We are excited to have a green blind product like this. It is the first step made toward greening our industry. It will be interesting to see what other green blind products will develop in the coming years," says Ron Manwaring of Blinds Chalet.

Manwaring also suggests that "green" product options aren't the only aspect of window coverings that appeals to the environmentally conscious consumer. "Purchasing a good quality window covering can also decrease the negative impact the average consumer will have on the environment. Low cost, low quality products are typically replaced within a few years and end up in landfills. High quality blinds have a longer lifespan," says Manwaring

For more information on Comfortex EcoGreen Solar Screen Shades, search for "EcoGreen" on www. blindschalet. com.

For more information on Blinds Chalet or current trends in the industry contact Ron Manwaring at info (at) blindschalet (dot) com or by phone at: 1-888-633-7840 or 480-633-7840. Or visit Blinds Chalet online at www. blindschalet. com.

Contact:
Ron Manwaring
Blinds Chalet
Www. BlindsChalet. com
Phone: 1-888-633-7840 or 480-633-7840
Email: info (at) blindschalet (dot) com

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Noraxon Hosts Seminar on Surface EMG for Clinical Practitioners

Seminar May 15-16 entitled Â“Surface EMG in Assisted Rehabilitation: Muscle Imbalance and Orthopedic Dysfunction,Â” presented by Glenn Kasman, M. S., P. T. in Seattle, Wash.

Scottsdale, AA (PRWEB) April 3, 2004

Noraxon U. S.A. Inc., a leader in surface electromyography and biomechanical sensor technology, is hosting a two-day comprehensive seminar May 15-16 entitled Â“Surface EMG in Assisted Rehabilitation: Muscle Imbalance and Orthopedic Dysfunction,Â” presented by Glenn Kasman, M. S., P. T. in Seattle, Wash.

Physical medicine practitioners routinely assess muscle activity while working with patients that experience musculoskeletal pain or dysfunction. Surface electromyography (SEMG) provides scientifically reliable and valid data regarding musclesÂ’ physiological capacity to function. Clinicians implementing SEMG into their practice obtain evidence-based data of muscle feedback and progression during patient assessment and treatment. This information helps the practitioner target the intended muscle, recommend the most effective treatment for faster patient recovery, and provide documentation for claims processing.

The hands-on seminar will familiarize clinical practitioners with SEMG fundamentals as well as specific assessment procedures and interventions for muscle imbalance and orthopedic dysfunction. Practitioners will learn how to identify if treatments are targeting the intended muscles, implement SEMG into therapy training, and prescribe the most effective exercises for patient treatment. The course includes lectures, demonstrations and lab sessions. No prior experience with SEMG is required.

The seminar will be held from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. on both Saturday and Sunday, May 15-16 at Movement Systems Physical Therapy located in Seattle, Wash. The seminar costs $275 per participant, which includes lunch, documentation for continuing education units, and course material. Registration is required. Contact Noraxon at (800) 364-8985 or visit www. noraxon. com for further information.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Glenn Kasman, MS, PT is the Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Good Samaritan Community Healthcare in Puyallup, WA. Mr. Kasman is also a member of the clinical faculty at the University of Washington and has been a board member of the Surface EMG Society of North America as well as other clinical, editorial and advisory boards. Mr. Kasman is a former chairman of the Administrative Special Interest Group and Reimbursement Committee of the Physical Therapy Association of Washington and received that associationÂ’s Physical Therapist of the Year Award in 2000.

He has authored and co-authored research, informational articles, several book chapters, and a two-volume textbook series on SEMG. Mr. Kasman has extensive experience speaking to clinicians nationally and internationally on topics incorporating SEMG in orthopedic, neurological, pain management, sports medicine, and work injury settings.

ABOUT NORAXON

Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Noraxon U. S.A. Inc. manufactures, distributes and markets worldwide a variety of surface and fine-wire electromyography (EMG) devices, software, surface electrodes, footswitches, goniometers, and accessories that evaluate skeletal muscle activity. Noraxon offers the highest quality, most technologically advanced products for research, ergonomic, rehabilitation, and sports/fitness professionals to assist in neuromuscular training and rehabilitation applications. Every EMG instrument uses a patent-protected amplifier technology that provides clear, consistent and reliable data. Either in stand-alone mode or interfaced with other analog devices, NoraxonÂ’s product line allows flexibility for the user to work in many different settings.

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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Helping Your Overweight Child - A Family Guide

(PRWEB) September 25, 2002

Helping Your Overweight Child - A Family Guide

By Caroline J. Cederquist, M. D.

ISBN 0-9714164-0-0

Pages: 158

Published: April 2002

Overweight children can be helped to a healthier, more satisfying life thought practical lifestyle changes made by the entire family. Caroline J. Cederquist, M. D. has drawn on her medical experience in successful weight management for this commonsense guide, Helping Your Overweight Child - A Family Guide. Through it, family members can better understand why a child has a weight problem, and the facts about nutrition and good eating and exercise habits. The information can be used to develop healthy habits for all adults and children in the family. Dr. Cederquist provides sample sheets for goals and for "eating," "exercise" and "emotional" journals. Overweight children learn how to set reasonable goals and to make healthy decision. The appendix includes valuable comparisons of the nutrition value and fast content of many brand-name food products and meals found in fast-food restaurants. She also provides recipes from her kitchen that are nutritionally sound and kid-pleasers.

Caroline J. Cederquist, M. D. is board certified by the American Board ofFamily Practice and the American Board of Bariatric Physicians. She is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Medicine and the Medical College of Virginia Family Practice Residency, where she was academic chief President. She is a contributing medical editor for the NBC "Today" show in Fort Myers, Florida, and the host of "The Diet Doctor", a program about long-term weight management. She is a national speaker on weight management and is quoted as an expert in a number of magazines, including Parent. She has a private practice, specializing in weight management in Naples, Florida.

For review copy, author interviews or to order books you can contact:

Advance Medical Press (publisher)

(941) 261-7955

Drcederquist@comcast. net

Distributor:

Book Clearing House - 800-431-1579

Or through IngramÂ’s

Progressive-Edge Age Management Medicine Center Opening In Hyderabad, India With Cenegenics International

The subsidiary of global age-management leader Cenegenics® Medical Institute is initiating international expansion by opening a medical center in the Hyderabad metropolitan area, offering protocols shown to prevent or delay age-related disease. Recognized as the new medical paradigm, the Cenegenics program has captured global media attention, such as 60 Minutes, 20/20, Nightline and GQ.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) December 11, 2008

Cenegenics® International, subsidiary of age-management leader Cenegenics® Medical Institute (http://www. cenegenics. com), is initiating its global expansion campaign by partnering with a group of physicians in India to open an age management medicine center in the Hyderabad metro area. Cenegenics India will begin seeing patients during the first quarter of 2009.

Hailed as the "next medical paradigm," the Cenegenics program (http://www. cenegenics. com/index2.html) offers established protocols that lengthen health span and prevent or delay age-related disease. Their science-based approach has garnered significant media attention, such as 60 Minutes, 20/20, Nightline and GQ, among many others.

"As the recognized authority in age management, Cenegenics is committed to international expansion. Opening Cenegenics India reinforces our position that age management medicine is the future of medicine. We're looking forward to opening more Cenegenics International facilities around the world to accommodate patients worldwide," Mark Newburg, CEO of Cenegenics International, said.

With a population of 6.1 million, Hyderabad is ideal for the inaugural Cenegenics International center. Hyderabad incorporates 12 surrounding municipalities and is the second largest city in India.

The Cenegenics India medical facility -- with a projected 5,000 square feet -- will be designed to treat over 100 new patients annually and house a conference/consultation room, physician offices and exam, diagnostic and VIP rooms.

To ensure expert patient care and adherence to established Cenegenics protocols, local physicians in Hyderabad will be trained at Cenegenics Las Vegas, headquarters for the global giant who also has five other domestic medical centers with more scheduled to open throughout 2009 in major U. S. metropolitan areas.

Partnering with Cenegenics International, Ranjit Koya will work with physicians to expand the practice beyond Hyderabad to other major cities in India. Koya is a seasoned global executive with a successful track record streamlining operations and growing organizations domestically and internationally.

According to Cenegenics International, the Hyderabad center will be the first of many globally --with international expansion already underway for Asia, Europe and North America.

"We are currently in discussion with business partners and physicians in Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, Mexico, Australia, Italy and the European Union," Newburg said.

For more information on Cenegenics' proactive program, visit the site www. cenegenics. com and click on the "quick start access" to read the informative Guide to Healthy Aging, Executive Summary and GQ article excerpt. To schedule an interview, please contact Jason Newburg, Director of Marketing & Business Development for Cenegenics International: 702.992.1214 or jnewburg@cenegenics. com.

About Cenegenics
Cenegenics® International LLC is a subsidiary of Cenegenics® Medical Institute, the recognized leading authority in age management medicine. Cenegenics has centers domestically in Las Vegas, Nevada; Charleston, South Carolina; Boca Raton, Florida; Bloomington, Indiana; Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia. More new centers are scheduled to open in major U. S. metropolitan areas throughout 2009. With an established presence in the medical community, Cenegenics uses a proactive approach based on solid science and comprehensive evaluation. Their protocols have been hailed as the next generation of medical science, capturing global attention. Cenegenics offers CME-accredited physician training and certification opportunities in age management medicine via the nonprofit Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation (CERF). Headquartered in Las Vegas, Cenegenics serves more than 15,000 patients worldwide -- 1,500 are physicians and their families.

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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Joe Murray -- The Next Big Thing in Olympic Rings; CNP Professional Plays Key Supplementary Role in Boxing's Latest Star

The latest boxing star to emerge onto the world stage is Manchester bantamweight Joe Murray, 21, who'll be representing his country in the Beijing Olympics from August 12th onwards.

(Vocus) July 1, 2008

The latest boxing star to emerge onto the world stage is Manchester bantamweight Joe Murray, 21, who'll be representing his country in the Beijing Olympics from August 12th onwards.

But Joe's markedly different from Olympic boxers of the past. Apart from being only the second Mancunian in history to reach the Olympic boxing finals, he's part of a growing number of boxers - including world champion Ricky Hatton - taking extra advice on diet and exercise from Kerry Kayes of CNP Professional, who is changing thinking on the subject of sports nutrition.

Joe Murray's trainer, Joe Gallagher, spotted his potential when the youngster was only 13, and has guided him to the brink of stardom in the intervening eight years. "Although he's still an amateur, he's training like a pro - I've never known anyone like him - a real all-rounder. He's so fit and has got the greatest agility I've seen in any boxer."

And helping to develop these extraordinary qualities is the radical guidance of Kerry Kayes. Kayes is the former award-winning bodybuilder, gym operator and creator of the CNP Professional supplements program. He has come to believe that much conventional thinking on sports diets is misplaced. In particular, he encourages intensive protein supplements, strict diets and drinking much more water than boxers traditionally drink.

In focusing on protein supplements and water intake, the CNP Professional protein supplements program upturns conventional wisdom. "For years boxers have cut down on food and water to stay at target weights. That's completely the wrong attitude," argues Kerry Kayes.

"As a boxer's training gets more intense nearer the fight he needs more nutrients to help his body repair and recuperate from the positive stress of training. But he still has to stay in weight to make the weigh-in. So he can't get all the nutrients from his food alone because then he'd end up taking in too many Kcalories. CNP protein supplements ensure that he gets the high amount of nutrients he needs in a low Kcalorie environment."

In May, before leaving for three weeks of acclimatisation training in China, Joe Murray experienced the first fruits of fame as he greeted the Manchester United home crowd on the hallowed turf of Old Trafford. He also travelled to Downing Street in April to meet the Prime Minister, a source of pride for Gallagher, who says that boxing is an ideal way for boys from any background to get the best out of life.

Joe leaves for China again on July 22nd, ready for his fights in mid-August. If he returns to the UK with a medal, will he stay an amateur to defend it in London in 2012, or be tempted to turn pro? While his older brother John, himself an undefeated star in the lightweight division, turned pro at 18, Joe remains undecided.

Gallagher's pride in Joe Murray is that of a genuine Mancunian. "Joe is only the second man in history from Manchester to get to the boxing finals of the Olympics, and the first from Manchester to win a medal at the World Boxing Championships, where he won bronze in Chicago in 2007.

"Not all great Olympic fighters come from London, even if they end up going there in 2012!"

Kerry Kayes emphasises that the benefits of CNP protein supplements and extra water are ideal for all active sportspeople, not just boxers. "Anyone working to peak physical fitness can benefit," he says.

CNP Professional is one of the UK's leading sports nutrition specialist companies. For more information visit http://www. cnpprofessional. co. uk or call +44 (0) 161 320 1212 for sports nutrition advice and +44 (0) 161 320 8145 for sales.

Joe Murray. doc – July 08
Press enquiries: Toni Turner or Alison Haynes at The Publicity Works
Tel: +44 (0) 1263 761000 Email: cnp @ publicityworks. biz

Paul Riley, Marketing Manager, CNP Professional: +44 (0)161 320 8145
Photography is available in a choice of formats on request from cnp @ publicityworks. biz

Notes for editors
CNP Professional is a leading supplier of sports nutrition supplements ranging from protein shakes, protein bars, creatine supplements, meal replacements, mass gainers, weight loss supplements and post work out shakes all designed for the ultimate in sports nutrition.

Kerry Kayes, the founder of CNP Professional is a former national bodybuilding champion. He has been involved in sports nutrition for many years and his dietary expertise has established him as 'the man in the know' to sportspeople worldwide including boxer Ricky Hatton, Sean Long of St Helen's RLFC and David Dunn of Blackburn Rovers.

CNP Professional supplements are carefully formulated to ensure that the body is able to make best use of the nutrients. Unlike some protein supplements, CNP Professional's products are easy to drink - in fact, the Pro Slam only takes 5 seconds.

There are several articles explaining protein nutrition supplements on the CNP website - go to the home page and click on 'nutrition' under the articles section.

A guide to Joe Murray's diet :

At the heart of the training /weight-loss Kerry Kayes approach is the CNP Professional 'Pro' range of protein supplements. It starts off in the morning with Pro CLA, capsules of a healthy fat that have been shown to help reduce bodyfat whilst retaining and possibly helping to increase muscle tissue.

For breakfast the sportsman enjoys Pro MR or Pro Peptide - blends of undenatured "fast and slow" proteins - sometimes with porridge, as well as Pro Vital (high strength multi-vitamin/mineral/antioxidant formula capsules) and Pro Lipid, an EFA supplement delivering unique ratios of Omega 3, 6 & 9 and cholesterol-lowering plant sterols. Around 45 mins before training, on leaving home, he will take Pro GF, a formula of creatine and nitric oxide which helps water hydrate the body during the workout.

Immediately before all hard exercise comes a serving of Pro Slam, a ready-to-drink vial that delivers 27 grams of protein without carbohydrates or fats in only 86ml. It comes in three delicious fruit flavours and can be drunk in seconds, delivering a 'tingle' that shows it's working quickly. Immediately after the workout he'll take a Pro Recover, a recovery drink containing fast-acting carbohydrates and proteins that aid muscle repair and growth, as well as antioxidants that help to limit the muscle damage caused by intense exercise.

If the sportsman feels really hungry for a snack, he's advised to eat a Pro Flapjack, combining the complex carbohydrate of oats, with a high-protein blend, without the high sugar and fat content of most commercial products.

The biggest meal of the day usually comes in mid-afternoon, with chicken, fish or turkey accompanied by potatoes, rice or pasta, and - naturally - plenty of green vegetables, followed by relaxing to digest the meal properly.

An evening run would be preceded by a Pro Slam, with a Pro Recover afterwards, with more Pro Vital and Pro Lipid capsules during the evening, and Pro MR again shortly before bed, to ensure the body has nutrients to repair and recover during the night.

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Friday, September 17, 2010

Colored Eyeglasses Help Avoid Obesity

There is a new approach to losing weight and avoiding obesity. This is accomplished by wearing eyeglasses for a few hours before bedtime. It sounds far fetched, but is based on the discovery that sleep deprivation and obesity go together. The glasses allow melatonin (the sleep hormone) to flow in advance of going to bed. Sleep comes more quickly and deeply.

University Heights, OH (PRWEB) May 26, 2006

A recent large study of the relationship between sleep deprivation and obesity shows that those who sleep less than 7-9 hours a night have a higher risk of being obese. Those who sleep 4 hours have a 73% higher risk of being obese and those who sleep 6 hours have a 23% higher risk. This is according to a recent study at Columbia University.

Physicists at John Carroll University have come up with a new way to get more and better sleep. It has been known for years that the sleep hormone, melatonin is only produced by the pineal gland when the eyes are in darkness. By using artificial light in the evening before going to bed, people are depriving themselves of the thing that will help them sleep, melatonin. In 2001 it was discovered that different colors of light have different effects on the pineal gland. It is the blue component in light that causes melatonin suppression. By blocking the blue light from the eyes for a few hours before bedtime, the melatonin will begin flowing in advance of bedtime. By the time the head hits the pillow there is a generous supply and sleep comes very quickly. Sleep is also deeper and the body slows down. Even the kidneys slow down so there is less need to get up during the night. People who haven’t slept well in years report deep and restful sleep by using the glasses.

By blocking just the blue light there are plenty of other colors so one can watch television, read or work on a computer. The colors are a little strange at first but one adapts to it fairly quickly. The special glasses block only the critical wavelengths in the blue and not the rest of the spectrum. Not all blue blocking glasses have this feature. To be sure they are blocking the critical colors the glasses are checked with a spectrometer.

It will be years before clinical trials of the glasses are completed to confirm that they help people avoid obesity. There is no need to wait for the results. It took 30 years before everyone agreed that smoking causes lung cancer. Wearing glasses in the evening is not difficult or expensive and is guaranteed to help in getting a good-nights-sleep. Greater safety is one benefit. Drowsy driving is just as bad as drunk driving but much more common. Having more melatonin has been shown in both animal and human experiments to enhance good health. Glasses are available at the web site www. sleepglasses. com.

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Bayer HealthCare Announces New 2000 IU Vial Size for Kogenate&#174; FS Treatments

Bayer HealthCare Announces New 2000 IU Vial Size for Kogenate® FS Treatments

Larger vial size, new Grab & Go package help to reduce reconstitution time and provide added convenience for people living with hemophilia A

West Haven, CT (PRWEB) June 29, 2007

Bayer HealthCare (http://www. bayerhealthcare. com) announces today the availability of a new 2000 IU (http://www. kogenatefs. com) (international unit) vial size in the United States for hemophilia A patients treated with Kogenate® FS, Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), and Kogenate® FS Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), with BIO-SET®, a Needleless Reconstitution System.

The 2000 IU vial size reduces reconstitution time by eliminating the need to mix and pool multiple vials for some patients requiring higher doses. The increased vial size also includes a new one-cut stopper and vial which are designed to simplify handling of reconstituted Kogenate FS.

Bayer HealthCare also introduces Grab & Go packaging for Kogenate FS with BIO-SET.

This new packaging includes all the elements necessary for safe and fast rFVIII infusion in a very small box: BIO-SET reconstitution system integrated with Kogenate FS, prefilled diluent syringe, BD Safety-Lok (TM) butterfly infusion set, PLUS alcohol swabs, cotton pad and latex-free bandage. Grab & Go packaging will debut with the 2000 IU vial size, and soon will be available for 250, 500, and 1000 IU vial sizes of Kogenate FS with BIO-SET.

Patients interested in the new 2000 IU dosage can enjoy immediate access by signing up for the Kogenate FS with BIO-SET Free Trial Program (http://www. kogenatefs. com/POP_trialKit. cfm). Program enrollees* receive a maximum of six free infusions of Kogenate FS with BIO-SET and the accompanying support programs and services available through Bayer HealthCare.

"By reducing reconstitution time, the new 2000 IU vial size aims to make it easier for patients to be compliant with their prescribed treatment," says Terry Tenbrunsel, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Bayer HealthCare. "The 2000 IU vial size of Kogenate FS demonstrates Bayer HealthCare's commitment to developing product enhancements that allow people living with hemophilia A (http://www. hemophilia. org) to lead a better life."

About Kogenate® FS
Kogenate® FS, Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), is a recombinant factor VIII treatment indicated for the treatment of hemophilia A. The most frequently reported adverse events were local injection site reactions, dizziness and rash. Known intolerance or allergic reactions to constituents of the preparation is a contraindication to the use of Kogenate® FS. Known hypersensitivity to mouse or hamster protein may be a contraindication to the use of Kogenate® FS. Please see the full prescribing information for important risk and use information at www. kogenatefs. com].

About Hemophilia A
Hemophilia A, also known as factor VIII deficiency or classic hemophilia, is largely an inherited bleeding disorder in which one of the proteins needed to form blood clots in the body is missing or reduced. Hemophilia A, the most common type of hemophilia, is caused by deficient or defective blood coagulation proteins, known as factor VIII. Hemophilia A is characterized by prolonged or spontaneous bleeding, especially into the muscles, joints, or internal organs. Approximately one in 5,000 males born in the United States has hemophilia.

About Bayer HealthCare LLC
Bayer HealthCare LLC is an affiliate of Bayer HealthCare AG, one of the world's leading, innovative companies in the healthcare and medical products industry based in Leverkusen, Germany. The company combines the global activities of the Animal Health, Consumer Care, Diabetes Care, and Pharmaceuticals divisions. The Pharmaceuticals division comprises the following business units: Women's Healthcare, Diagnostic Imaging, Specialized Therapeutics, Hematology/Cardiology, Primary Care, and Oncology. Bayer HealthCare's aim is to discover and manufacture products that will improve human and animal health worldwide. The products enhance well-being and quality of life by diagnosing, preventing and treating diseases.

Forward-looking statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Bayer Group management. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development, or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in our public reports filed with the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (including our Form 20-F). The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.

Please note that patients who have previously received product through the Kogenate FS Free Trial Program or who are currently receiving Kogenate FS or Kogenate FS with BIO-SET therapy, or patients covered in whole or in part by federal or state health care programs, such as Medicare or Medicaid, are not eligible for the Kogenate FS with BIO-SET Free Trial Program.

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Spa Meetings for Groups in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Complimentary Spa Relaxation Techniques and $50 Spa Credit Offered to Increase Meeting Productivity at Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort

Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (PRWEB) June 21, 2008

Pampering, a spa menu, relaxation and stretch instruction during breaks, soothing scents, and calming music elicit increased relaxation and focus during spa meetings at the AAA Five-Diamond all-inclusive Grand Velas Resort. Beginning at check-in, meeting attendees receive mini-massages, immediately bringing forth a sense of repose. A beverage station of natural coffee, tea and water compliments the meeting's spa menu of healthy crudités and fruit brochettes available. Ice pops, smoothies and the Grand Velas signature chlorophyll water excite meeting attendees when both attention and energy begin to fade. To increase their well-being, guests are also provided with a $50 USD spa credit for use at Grand Velas Spa, Leading Spa of the World member and crown jewel of the resort. The world-class convention center at Grand Velas has over 25,000 sq-ft of meeting space suitable for up to 800 people. The spa meeting offerings at Grand Velas are available for groups that book 20 suites or more from now through Dec. 18, 2008. For more information, please call 1-866-495-8883 or visit http://www. GrandVelas. com.

All of Grand Velas' meeting rooms offer state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities, such as high speed Internet access, video conferencing services, LCD projectors, high-end lighting equipment and simultaneous translation services. A top-of-the-line business center features six computer stations; high speed Internet access; a high speed copier; laser color printers; double-wide ink jet printers; a high resolution color scanner; direct fax lines; and an executive conference meeting room for up to 10 people with 3-line digital telephone, direct line and speakerphone.

Outdoor garden, terrace and gazebo space create a beautiful backdrops for special events and meeting receptions. Grand Velas Resort also offers five-star catering for any meeting or event and customized or pre-planned themed parties.

In Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Located just 15 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta on Banderas Bay, Grand Velas features 267 ocean-view suites. Grand Velas Spa features 20 treatment rooms, over 80 spa treatments, a high-performance gym and exercise room, spa boutique and a beauty salon. Five restaurants, three of which are gourmet, feature stylish decor and a la carte choices for French, Italian or Mexican cuisine. The family-friendly resort also offers tiered three-temperature infinity pools with iPod minis, tennis court, special entertainment for adults and kids, and the new Kids Club.

Contact:
Aimet Arill or Megan Sterritt
KWE Group
305-476-5424
Arill @ kwegroup. com
Sterritt @ kwegroup. com

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Thursday, September 16, 2010

Good Samaritan Hospital&#194;’s Cardiac Application Advances to Project Review Committee -- New York State Department of Health Recommends Approval

Good Samaritan HospitalÂ’s Cardiac Application Advances to Project Review Committee -- New York State Department of Health Recommends Approval

The Project Review Committee of the New York State Department of HealthÂ’s Hospital Review and Planning Council announced that it will hear Good Samaritan HospitalÂ’s application for a Certificate of Need (CON) that, if approved, would pave the way for a comprehensive cardiac surgery program at the Rockland County hospital. The formal hearing before the committee will take place in Albany at 9:00 AM on Thursday, February 3, 2005.

(PRWEB) January 24, 2005

Â“We are gratified that our application to bring urgently needed advanced cardiac surgery and care to our community is advancing to the Project Review Committee with a recommendation for approval from the Department of Health,Â” said Dominick Stanzione, CEO of Bon Secours Charity Health System, of which Good Samaritan Hospital is a member.

Should the committee vote to recommend approval of the CON, Good SamaritanÂ’s application would then be presented to the full State Hospital Review and Planning Council immediately following the Project Review Committee meeting. Approval at the SHRPC level would send the application to Dr. Antonia C. Novello New York State Commissioner of Health, for final action.

In its application, Good Samaritan Hospital has proposed adding an adult interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery program to its service area in Rockland, Orange and Sullivan Counties. Good SamaritanÂ’s Interventional cardiac program will fill a critical void for residents of these counties, making advanced cardiac care more readily accessible. Currently, no medical institution in the 130-mile corridor west of the Hudson River Â– from the New Jersey border to Albany Â– offers comprehensive cardiac surgery.

Â“All of us at Good Samaritan Hospital are grateful for the heartfelt and vocal community support that helped to bring this issue to the forefront for consideration,Â” said Michael Schnieders, Executive Vice President and Administrator of Good Samaritan Hospital. Â“We are especially grateful to Governor Pataki, and to the Department of Health, for helping to move the process forward.Â”

Good Samaritan Hospital is a member of Bon Secours Health System, Inc., one of the nationÂ’s leading Catholic healthcare systems. It is also part of the regional Bon Secours Charity Health System, which includes St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, New York. Additionally, Bon Secours Charity Health System provides the services of a Certified Home Health Agency, two long-term care facilities, an assisted living and adult home facility and several other medical programs. For more information about Good Samaritan Hospital, or any of its programs, contact Good Samaritan Hospital at 845-368-5000, or log on to www. goodsamhosp. org.

Media Contacts:

Deborah Marshall

Good Samaritan Hospital

(845) 368-5570

Dmarshall@tshs. org

-or-

John Lonsdorf

R&J Public Relations

(973) 331-1070

Jlonsdorf@RandJpr. com

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

&#194;“Migraine Calculator&#194;” Shows Benefits Of Treating Employee Migraines

Â“Migraine CalculatorÂ” Shows Benefits Of Treating Employee Migraines

Today, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) unveiled a new Â“Migraine CalculatorÂ” at the Institute for Health and Productivity Management conference in Orlando, Florida. The calculator is a web-based tool designed to help employers estimate the incidence of migraine, its impact on their work force, and the potential net savings of helping employees get treatment.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) March 10, 2005

Â“Migraines rob millions of Americans of the ability to live normal lives and to do their work,Â” said Billy Tauzin, PhRMA President and CEO. Â“Treatments needed to end the suffering and give people their lives back are readily available. The migraine calculator lets employers see how they can boost productivity by helping employees suffering from migraines get the treatment they need,Â” added Mr. Tauzin.

The Migraine Calculator, or Productivity Impact Model (PMI), was developed by The HSM Group, Ltd., a health care consulting firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with support from PhRMA. The calculator estimates the incidence of migraine and its impact on a companyÂ’s work force, based on the companyÂ’s size, type of industry, location and the age and gender of employees. It computes the expected number of days each year that employees will be absent or suffer low productivity due to migraine and calculates the associated cost to the business. It also projects the potential net savings the company can expect, after considering the cost of treatment, if employees obtain treatment.

Approximately 28 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches, mostly affecting 30-49-year-olds, who are in their peak working years. Women are three times more likely than men to suffer from migraines. The disabling symptoms of migraines cost employers around $13 billion annually in missed days and lower workplace productivity.

Â“This new easy to use Internet-based migraine calculator integrates extensive research findings from peer-reviewed literature and turns them into useable results for employers. ItÂ’s an important tool that allows employers to see the whole picture on the economics and value of getting patients with migraines needed treatment,Â” said Sheryl Bronkesh, president of The HSM Group, Ltd. Â“Basically, the calculator allows employers to see a snapshot of the potential financial benefits for their company if they assist their employees who are battling migraines.Â”

A variety of treatment options to relieve migraines now exist. For example, studies show that one class of medicines called Â“TriptansÂ” is very effective in relieving migraine symptoms and increasing productivity. Other available treatments include ergot alkaloids, opiates, prophylactic medications, prescription and non-prescription-strength NSAIDs.

Migraine headaches can cause intense pulsing and throbbing pain, nausea and vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, and in some cases, even speech and visual disturbances and can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours. It is estimated that migraine sufferers will miss at least one day of work or school every three months. In addition to absenteeism, 51 percent reported that work or school productivity was at least reduced by half.

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) represents the countryÂ’s leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, which are devoted to inventing medicines that allow patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. PhRMA members invested an estimated $38.8 billion in 2004 in discovering and developing new medicines. PhRMA companies are leading the way in the search for new cures.

PhRMA Internet Address: http://www. phrma. org (http://www. phrma. org)
For more information on how innovative medicines are saving lives visit: http://www. innovation. org/ (http://www. innovation. org/)

Contact:

Herma Percy-McDaniel, Ph. D.

(202) 835-3460 or (202) 253-7936

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City Club of Portland to Host Forum on Health Care Technology

At its Dec. 17 Friday Forum, City Club of Portland welcomes Dr. Molly J. Coye, a national leader in health care quality and innovation, in a presentation titled Â“Dr. Welby and the Green Eye-Shade Boys: Can Technology Rescue Health Care?Â”

Portland, OR (PRWEB) December 4, 2004

CoyeÂ’s appearance at City Club is part of The David M. Lawrence, M. D. Lectureship co-sponsored by The Foundation for Medical Excellence. She will discuss how health care technologies often improve care, but also challenge the affordability of care and the survival of hospitals and other community institutions. She will address current trends in technology development, key implications for the future of health care, and the role of physician leaders in guiding technology planning and adoption.

This Friday Forum, which is open to the public, will be held in the third-floor ballroom of the Governor Hotel (614 S. W. 11th Ave.) Doors open at 11:30 a. m. Program begins at 12:15 and concludes at 1:15 p. m. Register online at www. pdxcityclub. org or by calling 503-228-7231 by 2 p. m. Wed. Dec. 15. Luncheon tickets are $18 ($16 for members of City Club). Coffee/tea tickets are $5 at the door. General seating, also available at the door, is $5 (free for members of City Club).

A Note to Media:

Media are encouraged to attend and are invited to sit in general seating. Please sign in at the registration table on the day of the forum. For broadcast media, an audio press patch will be available, and a riser for videotaping can be provided with advance notice. Contact Tim Krause at tim@pdxcityclub. org or 503-228-7231.

About Molly J Coye, M. D., M. P.H.

Dr. Molly Joel Coye is the founder of the Health Technology Center, a non-profit organization established in 2000 and dedicated to advancing the use of beneficial technologies for healthier people and communities. Molly previously served as Commissioner of Health for the State of New Jersey, Head of the Division of Public Health at the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, and Director of the California Department of Health Services. She also directed the west coast office of The Lewin Group, led marketing and product development for interactive health communication and disease management at HealthDesk Corporation, and served as EVP for the Good Samaritan Health System, the largest provider system in the Santa Clara Valley.

Dr. Coye is a member of the Board of Trustees of the American Hospital Association, and a member of the Institute of Medicine, where she co-authored the reports To Err is Human and Crossing the Quality Chasm, chaired the Committee on Access to Insurance for Children, and co-chaired the Committee on Patient Safety Data Standards. She was a founding board member of The California Endowment, the largest private philanthropy in healthcare in California, and is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH).

About City Club of Portland

City Club of Portland is a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic affairs organization that promotes civic engagement and active citizenship to build a stronger community. Through unbiased research and compelling programs, City Club connects citizens with ideas and issues that affect our community. City Club is open to everyone who wants to interact with other citizens and shape the future of our city and state, providing a neutral forum for many diverse voices. For more information about City Club of Portland, visit www. pdxcityclub. org or call 503-228-7231.

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A Comic Each Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Daily doses of humor proven heart-healthy. Regular "comic breaks" recommended.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) March 13, 2006

A team of researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine has shown for the first time that laughter is linked to healthy function of blood vessels, which decreases your risk for heart disease and may help protect you from heart attack. See www. umm. edu. UMM recommends increasing your exposure to humor daily, such as by reading and collecting funny cartoons.

“Makes perfect sense to me,” says Bill Holbrook, nationally syndicated cartoonist who recently began contributing his popular web comic Kevin and Kell to www. gogags. com, which delivers comics to cell phones. “Laughter is the best medicine, right? I’m thrilled that my strip is a part of GoGags, because it makes comics available whenever and wherever you want or need a dose of humor.”

Besides incorporating frequent comic breaks into your daily routine, recommendations based on the UMM study remind that humor is subjective and people need to learn what makes them laugh. Dawn Douglass, president of Full Tilt Features, the comics syndicate behind gogags. com says GoGags’ goal is to offer a wide variety of comics from various cartoonists around the world. So far, over a dozen professional cartoonists have signed up to supply gags, from the United States, Canada and even Germany.

“I learned while working at a winery that if somebody says they don’t like wine, it’s only because they haven’t tasted enough types,” said Douglass. “It’s the same with comics. You just need to do a lot of ‘taste testing’ to discover what you love. Unfortunately, newspapers don’t give readers access to a lot of variety. We’re working hard to change that.”

“I love that GoGags offers so many different comic styles and subjects to choose from,” says Annie Taylor-Lebel, another GoGags contributor. “Besides being able to do various subject sorts and cartoonist searches from our website, soon people will be able to download gags straight from their phone via their own customized list of favorite topics, like animal gags, workplace humor or whatever it is they enjoy most.”

Douglass points out that comics are especially good for breaking up the day with laughs, because there is no time investment required, like with movies or even short stories. “We’re working to provide easy access to the world’s most pithy and instantly gratifying humor,” she says. “And not just via cell phones, but also in other exciting ways.”

One such way is a service currently being developed called “My Fridj™,” where GoGag users can collect their favorite cartoons and display them on their websites and blogs, like a personal gallery. They will be able to attach comments to each gag and get feedback from visitors to their Fridj.

“We all enjoy finding clipped cartoons on refrigerators and cubicle walls. Imagine being able to find them on countless blogs in every country, in every home and business, all over the Internet! We’ll put half the world’s cardiologists out of business!” jokes Allen Jones, technical developer of GoGags and My Fridj.

Want more opportunities to laugh so you can help protect your heart? GoGags is just getting started. Stay tooned to www. gogags. com.

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Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Provider Insurance Hires A New Personal Lines Account Manager -- Sharon Cardoso

Provider Insurance, the award-winning insurance agency, announces that Sharon Cardoso has joined the firm as a new personal lines account manager. In this role, Cardoso will be responsible for acquiring new clients and expanding existing client accounts in the personal lines division which includes managing auto, home and umbrella policies in our Woonsocket, RI office.

Needham Heights, MA (Vocus) November 10, 2010

Sharon Cardoso brings her insurance, customer service and account management expertise to the Provider Insurance Team.

Cardoso brings 6 years of insurance experience to Provider specializing in Massachusetts and Rhode Island auto insurance, retention, sales and customer service. In her previous position, she was a retention account manager and was in charge of requoting existing clients and proved herself to be very successful. Cardoso holds many professional designations including CISR and ACSR. She was awarded the highest grade in the state of Rhode Island for her ACSR in 2008. She also holds a Life-Accident/Health license.

“Cardoso’s experience and expertise in customer service and retention will be a huge asset to our personal lines department,” says Bill Darcey, President and CEO of Provider Insurance. “We’re delighted to have Sharon on board to help bring the ultimate experience and unmatched customer service to our personal lines clients.”

Cardoso currently resides in Pawtucket, Rhode Island with her husband. In addition, she always gives back to her community and volunteers at the Salvation Army’s soup kitchens each year during Christmas and Thanksgiving.

About the Provider Insurance Group
Founded in 1945, Provider Insurance Group is a Trusted Choice insurance agency that has grown over the past 60 plus years into a world class, client focused organization. After a rigorous examination and fitness review of 17 quality points, Provider was awarded the Five Star designation, which is held by less than 1 percent of insurance agencies in New England. Headquartered in Massachusetts, Provider also has an office in Woonsocket, R. I. where it was voted ‘Best Place to Work.’

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Major Facts Ltd Appointed as Amicus Reseller

Newly-formed UK technology solutions resellers, Major Facts Ltd, have been appointed by Amicus to provide Amicus VMS (vehicle management solutions) support.

(PRWEB) October 30, 2004

Amicus VMS Ltd has appointed Major Facts Ltd as a value added reseller for its innovative online vehicle management system providing accurate information for all types of material handling and plant equipment.

This partnership is the first of its type and offers Major Facts Ltd access to dedicated assistance, customised support tools and special promotions. The product is called Amicus VMS (Vehicle Management System) which uses some of the latest technologies including GPS/GPRS and GSM, working in tandem with a bespoke core data logger which collates accurately calibrated vehicle data. Each driver operating the vehicle is identified by means of a dedicated touch key, from a Â‘Health & SafetyÂ’ perspective this is particularly useful as vehicles can then only be operated by authorised drivers.

The Amicus VMS unit records details such as, hours run, driver I. D., start stop times, duration of journeys, speeds, locations, crash data and security. In turn the data collected can be downloaded automatically via integrated software which provides detailed management reports for the operator. This information provides operators with critical data covering key areas of productivity and utilisation and thus increasing overall profitability.

Additional Amicus VMS unit features include: - auxiliary monitoring such as power take off, warning lights, real time tracking and a full selection of management reports. In the event of a vehicle breakdown, a Â‘smsÂ’ message can be triggered back to base giving details of the defective vehicle and its location. The cost benefits are highly significant to operators. Both Amicus VMS Ltd and Major Facts Ltd have worked together on various projects over the last six months but will now combine their existing knowledge and work together to provide a vehicle management system that is well suited to the demands of material handling environments such as forklift trucks.

Major Facts Ltd will be marketing the product through a specialised sales team. The first example of this is their forklift management solution, they've named Forktrak.

Forktrak is powered by Amicus vms and has pioneered a revolutionary tailor-made telematics solution to resolve operational issues experienced in the materials handling industry.

Director Steve Green said Forktrak would be capitalising upon our in-depth experience of the materials handling, we have invested time in to working to understand the materials handling suppliers and operators issues.

"This is a unique product that gives both the operator and the supplier Total Fleet Management of their equipment," he said.

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SurgiQuest Receives Prestigious Grant Award from Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Program

Medical Device Company offers significant technological advances in minimally invasive surgery

Orange, CT (PRWEB) November 19, 2010

SurgiQuest, Inc., headquartered in Orange CT, was recently awarded a grant award from the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Program (QTDP). The program was highly competitive with nearly seven thousand applicants vying for funding.

SurgiQuest received the grant for their efforts in further developing two breakthrough technology platforms, the AirSeal® and AnchorPort® minimally invasive surgery access systems. The AirSeal® System offers smokeless laparoscopy and stable pneumoperitoneum, which means no leakage of abdominal CO2 inflation throughout the entire laparoscopic surgical procedure. The AirSeal® System consists of an innovative trocar, a smoke evacuation filter and a control unit that re-circulates CO2, while constantly filtering and removing smoke-borne toxic pathogens and carcinogens during laparoscopic procedures.

The AirSeal® System offers continuous smoke evacuation with minimal scope smudging and fogging, providing excellent visibility, stable pneumoperitoneum, and unprecedented freedom of instrument maneuverability for surgeons.

SurgiQuest’s AnchorPort® system offers bladeless, optical tip entry with the world’s first and only trocar that self-adjusts to the patient’s abdominal wall thickness. The AnchorPort® cannula’s unique elastomeric design eliminates slippage out of the abdomen during surgery. These innovative trocars can also be used to perform single incision surgery, leaving behind a 1-inch belly button scar that will become almost invisible after the healing process.

“SurgiQuest partnered with alliantgroup, the nation’s premier provider of specialty tax services, during the application process. alliantgroup’s team of biotechnology and life sciences experts guided our company throughout each step of the process and ensured our application was of the highest quality,” said Kurt Azarbarzin, Founder and CEO. “This funding will help SurgiQuest continue our research and development efforts in access surgery, creating new platforms, and allowing us to focus on clinical relevance and patient outcomes.”

QTDP was part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 and provides a 50% tax credit or grant to biotech, pharmaceutical and other healthcare companies for qualified investments by eligible companies in taxable years beginning in 2009 and in 2010 in connection with qualifying projects.

In addition to SurgiQuest, Inc. development efforts, other qualifying projects included those designed to:
Treat or prevent diseases or conditions by conducting pre-clinical activities, clinical trials and clinical studies, or carrying out research protocols for the purpose of securing federal government approval by the FDA. Diagnose diseases or conditions or to determine molecular factors related to diseases or conditions by developing molecular diagnostics to guide therapeutic decisions. Develop a product, process or technology to further the delivery or administration of therapeutics.

For more information about SurgiQuest, please contact Sarah Domena, Marketing Coordinator at 203-799-2400 or visit http://www. surgiquest. com

For more information about alliantgroup, please call (713)877-9600 or go to http://www. alliantgroup. com

About SurgiQuest
SurgiQuest, Inc. is a private venture-backed company, founded in May 2006. It develops, manufactures, and markets innovative technology for minimally invasive surgery.

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Monday, September 13, 2010

Exclusive Medical Organization, The Leading Physicians of the World Negotiates Equipment Contracts on Their Members Behalf

As a new benefit to their exclusive organization, The Leading Physicians of the World has created a team of expert negotiators who will act as buying agents for their elite group of physicians.

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 17, 2010

With members consisting of the top 1%-2% in each specialty, The Leading Physicians of the World is even further empowering their members by representing their best interests when it comes to purchasing expensive equipment and supplies.

Public Relations Director, Irene Sklar says "In the recent months, there have been changes in our nation's healthcare legislation that are purely focused on saving the consumer money. What people do not realize, is that doctors are footing a big bill as well. New medial equipment and state of the art technology doesn't come cheap, and by helping them save money on major purchases, patients will get the most advanced care possible at a lower cost."

The Leading Physician's Buying Concierge Team is a conglomerate of individuals who have all worked in the medical equipment/ supply industry, in both sales and development. They are armed with a plethora of inside knowledge that is unbeknownst to the buyer. This enables them to ask the right questions, and know where the true price breaks really are.

With healthcare reform on its way, this service is a new and exciting way to help our providers be able to save money as well. These savings, starting at the top down, will insure that not only procedures be cheaper, but also that consumers will have access to more advanced technology, improving diagnosis's and treatments.

About The Leading Physicians of the World

Published yearly, and distributed exclusively to members, physicians and healthcare institutions, The Leading Physicians of the World selects the top 1%-2% of each specialty to be featured in their yearly publication and exclusive organization.

Representing over 100 different medical specialties in all major markets across the globe The Leading Physicians of the World, allows consumers to browse the biographies of the most distinguished and desired doctors from every field.

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One Earth Foundation Launches Song 'We Can Pray'&#174; National Tribute to National Tragedies Around the World

One Earth Foundation Launches Song 'We Can Pray'® National Tribute to National Tragedies Around the World

Tribute song to national tragedies.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 3, 2007

One Earth Foundation announces our tribute to national tragedies through a song "We Can Pray". May 3 is National Day of Prayer, and One Earth Foundation wants to share with the world how heart broken it is every time there are fallen troops, missing children, unsolved murders, murders, fatal accidents, fatal weather storms, etc.

About "We Can Pray®"
One Earth Foundation Executive Director, Tracy Carr and board member Minister Barbara Ann Josey, received a call June 2004 from Pastor Michael Smith of Marion, NC, stating that he had received a "Living For A Cure" wristband, and he would like to donate a song he had written due to so many tragedies in the world to One Earth, and One Earth Foundation has chosen to share the song with the world.

About One Earth Foundation
Founded in 2002, One Earth Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit HIV/AIDS prevention, and education organization committed to fighting the growing HIV/AIDS cases around the country with an emphasis on the areas and groups with the highest rate of new HIV/AIDS cases such as America's Inner City Communities and African American Women. We also have developed new programs for youth education, literacy, and youth economic development. Some of the programs include, Prevention Initiative, Community Outreach, Public Health, Research, Resource, and Economic Redevelopment. Find additional information regarding One Earth Foundation and prevention programs and youth economic development online at http://www.1earthfoundation. org (http://www.1earthfoundation. org).

Listen to "We Can Pray"
Log on to http://www.1earthfoundation. org (http://www.1earthfoundation. org)

Press Contact:
Tracy Carr
One Earth Foundation, Inc.
678-318-7512 Phone
Info @ 1earthfoundation. org

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