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Pacific Hospital of Long Beach Accredited by NIAHO, Becomes ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Compliant

Pacific Hospital of Long Beach has been recently accredited by NIAHO and designated as ISO 9001:2008 compliant by DNV Healthcare Inc. Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 Pacific Hospital of Long Beach has been recently accredited by NIAHO and designated as ISO 9001:2008 compliant by DNV Healthcare Inc. ISO 9001:2008 designation or certification indicates that a medical facility operates under the...

YouTube Channel on SEO Tips Surpasses 175,000 Views, Announces JM Internet Group

YouTube channel teaches SEO and provides educational SEO and marketing tips for business. Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 19, 2013 The JM Internet Group (web: jm-seo.org), a leader in providing social media training online, has proudly announced that the company's YouTube channel on SEO tips for small business has surpassed 175,000 views on YouTube. The company uses YouTube as a way to provide free so...

Medical Dictation Services for Mountain Surgery Center

Syracuse, NY, May 19, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Client Mountain Surgery Center, located in West Orange, NJ has been in business tie-up with SpectraMedi Transcription Services. They provide accurate interpretation of medical terminology and abbreviations in preparing patient medical histories, and other documents. SpectraMedi ensure high quality patient medical data care with their integrated transcripti...

Global Radiation Protection Market Expected to Reach $1,231.2 Million by 2017 Research Report Submitted by Transparency Market Research

Albany, NY, May 19, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The escalating use of radiation therapy and nuclear medicine for the purpose of treatment and timely diagnosis of diseases are fueling the growth of the radiation detection market. Some of the key factors which influence the rise of this market are the high occurrence of cancer cases, increased awareness among radiation professionals, and a plethora of techno...

Everything You Need to Know About Lap Band Surgery

The Lap Band Center gives potential patients information regarding this popular weight loss surgery. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Also known as bariatric surgery, lap band surgery is an increasingly popular weight loss surgery that guarantees patients long-term weight loss. Dr. Naim from The Lap Band Center wishes to give readers a brief tutorial on this revolutionary weight loss...

Cystic Fibrosis: Siblings Share the Patient Experience

(MedPage Today) -- Only 1,200 people in the U.S. have the specific genetic mutation that causes a rare form of cystic fibrosis -- two of them are a Wisconsin brother and sister, Charles and Paula Heup. The Heup siblings are taking Kalydeco to treat t...

Alexandria Chiropractor Launches New Online Resource for Patient Education

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Back to Health Center in Alexandria, VA announced that the practice has launched a new website to better educate patients about the benefits of chiropractic care for injury rehabilitation and pain management. Alexandria chiropractor Dr. Shara Posner says the website includes many special features dedicated to patient education. In addition to gene...

South Coast MedSpa (SCMS) Laser Hair Removal Treatments Provide 90% Reduction After 3 Years

South Coast MedSpa released its latest written testimonial from a longtime SCMS patient. (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 South Coast MedSpa released a written testimonial, regarding laser hair removal treatments, from Lisa Crawford. Crawford, a highly satisfied SCMS patient since 2009, described laser hair removal treatments from South Coast MedSpa as one of the best investments she’s ever made. “I al...

Automated BP Device Not Cutting It (CME/CE)

SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) -- An automated BP cuff billed as an in-office substitute for ambulatory monitoring may substantially underestimate pressures, according to one center's experience.

hCGtreatments / Diet Doc Hcg Diets & Weight Loss Plans Announces New Prescription Hcg Diet Plans Designed to Trim Inches and Thus Reduce the Risk of Esophageal Cancer

The National Cancer Institute reports that obese people are twice as likely to develop esophageal cancer. Diet Doc's newly improved and modernized version of hCG diet plans makes losing weight safer and more effective, potentially reducing the risk for developing obesity related esophageal cancer. Mobile, AL (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Although obesity is associated with an increased risk for severa...

hCGTreatments / Diet Doc hCG Diets & Weight Loss Plans Announce the Best Weight Loss Through New Whole Foods, Healthy Snacks and Prescription Strength hCG Treatments

Diet Doc’s hCG diet plans work to overcome controlling cravings and overindulging, that often becomes part of patient’s every day routines, through new meal plans filled with whole foods and healthy snacks that lead to the best weight loss. Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Simple changes in a person’s every day routine, such as indulging in healthy snacks and drinking more water can le...

Doctors Health Press Reports on Study: Mathematical Formula May Better Predict the Effectiveness of a Patient’s Treatment Than That Patient’s Doctor

Doctors Health Press, a division of Lombardi Publishing Corporation and publisher of various natural health newsletters, books, and reports, including the popular online Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin, is reporting on a new study finding that a mathematical formula may predict the outcome and response of a patient’s prescribed treatment better than that patient’s doctor. Boston, MA (PRWEB) Ma...

Study examines effects of smoking on cognitive functioning in AD individuals

Treatment for alcohol use disorders works best if the patient actively understands and incorporates the interventions provided in the clinic.

NHS to go digital with £260m investment – Comment from Fjord

The government is investing £260m in the NHS for hospitals to replace “outdated” paper patient notes and prescriptions with online systems. This is part of the move towards a digital public sector by 2018 and to make patient records available online by 2015. Key points Hospitals will be able to develop electronic prescription and patient [...]

Leading LA Prosthodontist Goes ‘Green,’ Announces New Paperless Office

Dr. Anthony Montella today announced that Westlake Village dental practice Advanced Prosthodontic Specialists is compliant with California’s energy efficiency program. Westlake Village, CA (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Advanced Prosthodontic Specialists utilizes digital radiography which eliminates film manufacturing, toxic chemicals and reduces patient exposure to radiation usually by up to 80 percent....

Spectrum Surgical Attends Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates' (SGNA) 40th Annual Conference in Austin, TX

Spectrum Surgical/STERIS Specialty Services presents flexible endoscopes, cleaning brushes, flexible scope repair capabilities and certified pre-owned equipment at this year’s SGNA conference for Gastroenterology nursing professionals and associates. Stow, Ohio (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Spectrum Surgical Instruments will attend the SGNA 40th Annual Conference, on May 17-22 in Austin, TX where thousa...

Tariq Drabu Supports British Dental Association Stance on GDC Direct Access Decision

Tariq Drabu says, “I am delighted that the British Dental Association has sent such a strong message across the dental community in the UK.” (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Tariq Drabu leading Manchester dentist and specialist oral surgery provider has today expressed his strong support for the recent statement from the British Dental Association (BDA) condemning the recent decision by the General Denta...

Fast, Efficient, and Effective Electronic Medical Records for Physical Therapists Revealed by Nitin Chhoda

Most physical therapists spend their time doing administrative tasks instead of patient care. Nitin Chhoda, a licensed therapist and marketing expert recently disclosed ways to enjoy more quality time with patients in their private practice by incorporating physical therapy software to streamline businesses operations. Denville, NJ (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Nitin Chhoda, a licensed physical therapist...

Authors urge importance of patients' rights in genome sequencing

Informed consent is the backbone of patient care. Genetic testing has long required patient consent and patients have had a "right not to know" the results. However, as 21st century medicine now begins to use the tools of genome sequencing, an enormo...

New Implantable Defibrillator Could Save Lives

A new kind of implantable cardiac defibrillator may save lives. One cardiac patient shares his story.

Medical Staffing Network and W3D Announce April 2013 “Nurse of the Month” Winner

Carbondale, IL, May 18, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC (MSN) announced today the Nurse of the Month contest winner for April, 2013. The contest, which MSN has been co-sponsoring with local Carbondale radio station 107.3 W3D, honors exceptional local nurses. The contest is promoted on the air, and nominations were open to the public via the station’s website. Apr...

Patient and Family Advisory Panel Featured at 2013 PFCC Conference in Long Beach June 3, 2013, Renaissance Hotel

Long Beach, CA, May 18, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The 2013 Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) Conference, presented by National Health Foundation and PFCC Partners with support from Hospital Association of Southern California comes to the Renaissance Hotel in Long Beach, Monday, June 3. Featured speakers include Robert M. Wachter, M.D., professor and Associate Chairman of the Department of Medicine...

The Polycystic Liver: Webinar & Talk

Hamilton, Canada, May 18, 2013 --(PR.com)-- On May 26, the Hamilton Chapter of the PKD Foundation of Canada will host a webinar by Dr. Marie Hogan of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, followed by a talk by two-time liver transplant recipient Jan Robertson, Co-Founder of The PKD Foundation of Canada. “Polycystic Kidney Disease can affect multiple organs in a PKD patient and many individuals...

Race, sex of study personnel influence patient's decision to participate in clinical research

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found that the race and sex of study personnel can influence a patient's decision on whether or not to participate in clinical research.

Health care providers warn that Medi-Cal cuts jeopardize access to quality care

Citing the devastating impact that pending Medi-Cal payment cuts would have on the North State's most vulnerable patients, local hospital leaders in Redding today joined with patient families to call on state lawmakers to enact new legislation that w...