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American Laser Centers offers complementary treatment

American Laser Centers, http://americanlaser.com, the premier provider of aesthetic services in the United States, today invited Illinois clients of the now-closed Hair Today Gone Tomorrow organization to visit American Laser Centers locations for a complementary treatment.

5 Sep 2009

Real American Brands to start medical transportation business

Real American Brands, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RLAB) announced today that the company has approved plans to pursue and operate an emergency and non-emergency health services transportation division, to be developed in close consultation with transport and medical personnel who have broad experience in the field.

4 Sep 2009

Oncotype DX multigene expression test for breast cancer patients

In an effort to provide breast cancer patients with prompt, critical information about treatment options for use at their first visit with the medical oncologist, a number of leading U.S. surgeons request Genomic Health's Oncotype DX molecular test at the time of surgery or biopsy.

4 Sep 2009

ERT celebrates a significant milestone: Completes 150Th QT clinical Trial

ERT (Nasdaq: ERES) has celebrated a significant milestone by completing its 150th thorough QT clinical Trial (TET). ERT provides full TET support to the biopharmaceutical industry, including consultation, study design, and provision of ECG equipment to ECG analysis, data processing, management, reconciliation, reporting, quality control and regulatory support.

4 Sep 2009

Blue Cross Blue Shield releases The Healing Book to mark Life Insurance Awareness Month

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia kicks off Life Insurance Awareness Month by enhancing the support services already available to its group life insurance beneficiaries by offering a new book to help children who are affected by the loss of a loved one - The Healing Book: Facing the Death and Celebrating the Life of Someone You Love (written by Ellen Sabin and published by Watering Can Press).

4 Sep 2009

Expedited access for members of Blue Shield affected by Southern California fires

Blue Shield of California announced today that it will be ensuring expedited access to needed prescriptions and mental health services for Blue Shield members impacted by the fires in Southern California.

4 Sep 2009

Aetna issues toll-free emergency care numbers for members affected by Southern California wildfire

Aetna (NYSE: AET) is making it easier for members impacted by the wildfires burning in Southern California to refill prescriptions and access employee assistance and behavioral health programs. The company is monitoring the situation carefully, and will re-evaluate its medical and dental policies for members as necessary to help them access care in the fire-impacted county of Los Angeles, where many people face evacuations from their homes.

3 Sep 2009

IDEAL IMPLANT clinical trial features lump-sum payment to participants

A clinical trial of the IDEAL IMPLANT Saline-filled Breast Implant offered Teri a new “hybrid” design, combining both the natural result of silicone gel with the safety of saline for peace of mind. The trial also features a unique lump-sum payment to participants from a trust fund.

3 Sep 2009

Wellness program helps company control health care costs

"Healthy Quest is designed to focus on health issues that 'drive a lot of costs, and drive a lot of lost productivity,' like obesity, smoking and stress, [Steve Burton, vice president of health and wellness services at Quest Diagnostics] said."

3 Sep 2009

Avastin increases survival rates in recurrent glioblastoma affected patients

The targeted therapy Avastin, alone and in combination with the chemotherapy drug CPT-11, significantly increased response rates, progression-free survival times and survival rates in patients with a deadly form of brain cancer that had recurred.

3 Sep 2009

Majority of women depend on family or friend's opinion to decide on breast cancer surgery

About three-quarters of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer have a friend or family member with them at their first visit with a surgeon. And that person plays a significant role in the patient's decision of what type of surgery to have, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

2 Sep 2009

H1N1 flu vaccine forms processing service launched by Quality Associates

Quality Associates, Inc. (QAI) www.qualityassociatesinc.com, an established provider of services and solutions for large-scale document management, imaging, and archiving, announced the launch of its H1N1 Flu Vaccine Forms Processing Service, a comprehensive approach to help states, cities, counties, and providers in the private sector successfully and accurately capture and record essential demographic and health data from medical consent forms – a critical step in the administration of the H1N1 vaccine to millions nationwide beginning this fall.

1 Sep 2009

Family and friends play a significant role in breast cancer surgery decision

31 Aug 2009

Illumina delivers its first individual genome sequence to Dr. Hermann Hauser

Illumina, Inc. today announced that it has delivered Hermann Hauser’s genome sequence. Dr. Hauser, Partner, Amadeus Capital Partners Ltd, is the first consumer to purchase Illumina’s individual genome sequencing service working with his physician, Michael Nova, MD, of Pathway Genomics.

From Illumina, Inc. 31 Aug 2009

New study of diabetes patients across five European countries launched by GfK Healthcare

GfK Healthcare’s Roper Global Diabetes Programme, the definitive global perspective on diabetes, announced today the launch of its enhanced 2009/2010 Western Europe Patient Study. Offering a holistic perspective of the diabetes patient across five European countries, with robust insights into patients’ attitudes and behaviors towards treatments, testing and lifestyles, the study now makes available to marketers greater reporting frequency and focus across a variety of broad-based and niche diabetes patient groups.

27 Aug 2009

GeckoSystems' CPT codes increase the cost/benefit ratios of personal robots

GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. (PINKSHEETS: GCKO) announced today that the new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes recently approved, for physicians only, will further enhance the cost/benefit ratios of personal companion robots for family care. These new CPT codes will increase physician productivity and revenue by billing for activities that have previously been considered unpaid administrative time for non-physical consultations such as telephonic or on-line consumer care using home monitoring medical devices.

27 Aug 2009

Seminar on epigenetics and applied positive psychology for health and longevity

Jennifer Mc Donell offers her audiences a unique opportunity to hear how she survived an airplane crash. Inspiring her audiences with her experience of overcoming one difficulty after another, Jennifer is in the San Francisco Bay area September/early October.

27 Aug 2009

Importance of access to oral health care emphasized

Kool Smiles, a leading general dentistry provider for kids and parents, opened the doors to its newest location in the Bashford area of Louisville, KY.

26 Aug 2009

Hospitals find openness about mistakes improves safety, reduces lawsuits

"Medical errors kill as many as 98,000 Americans each year," writes Laura Landro in the Wall Street Journal's "Informed Patient" column. "Now, some hospitals are hoping to stem the tide of lawsuits by being more open with aggrieved patients and their families. While some experts warn that disclosure will lead to an increase in litigation and costs, there are some indications that patients are less likely to sue if they receive full disclosure and an apology, along with an offer of compensation."

26 Aug 2009

PacifiCord to conduct free prenatal classes in San Diego from September 2009

Dedicated to serving the private cord blood banking needs of Southern California, PacifiCord (www.pacificord.com) today announced it will be offering free prenatal classes in San Diego starting September 9, 2009.

25 Aug 2009