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Archive for July, 2009

Carboxytherapy and Mesotherapy Unproven, Warns The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Carboxytherapy and Mesotherapy Unproven, Warns The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety
Physician Group urges consumers to be aware of non-approved cosmetic injections (PRWeb Jul 30, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Carboxytherapy/Mesotherapy_warnings/prweb2690464.htm

Flu sets Swiss drug firms working full speed (AFP)

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Flu sets Swiss drug firms working full speed (AFP)AFP - The swine flu virus has set the laboratories and factories of Swiss pharmaceutical giants working all-out in the difficult search for vaccines and the race for other treatments.
Workplace hearing-loss programs don’t work well (Reuters)Reuters - Workplace efforts to protect employees from noise-induced hearing loss may […]

Strange New iPhone Application Helps Children Deal With Death and Grief

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Strange New iPhone Application Helps Children Deal With Death and Grief
An unusual new iPhone application is helping people deal with grief by allowing them to memorialize dead loved ones with virtual tombstones, photos, biographies and memories. Since it's release earlier this month, the Pocket Cemetery has generated a big buzz in the app world. Considered […]

Study Suggests VELscope System Helps Reduce Recurrence of Oral Cancer

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

Study Suggests VELscope System Helps Reduce Recurrence of Oral Cancer
A high percentage of oral cancer patients experience a recurrence of the disease following surgery. The VELscope system uses fluorescence visualization technology to allow doctors to see cancerous and precancerous tissue that is beneath the surface and invisible to the naked eye. A new study tracking […]

Ziosoft Releases Latest Version of Its 3D Advanced Visualization Thin-Client Software

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Ziosoft Releases Latest Version of Its 3D Advanced Visualization Thin-Client Software
Major Release Delivers New Cardiac Features and Enhancements to Existing Tools (PRWeb Jul 23, 2009)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/07/prweb2670174.htm

International Fitness Celebrity Jennifer Nicole Lee Motivates Millions with Ab Circle Pro on HSN

Friday, July 24th, 2009

International Fitness Celebrity Jennifer Nicole Lee Motivates Millions with Ab Circle Pro on HSN
International Fitness Celebrity and Cover Model Jennifer Nicole Lee, official spokesperson for the global sensation, Ab Circle Pro, is scheduled to make a special appearance on HSN on both Sunday August the 9th at 9:00 am, 2:00 pm and 9:00 pm EST […]

WHO says health workers priority for H1N1 vaccine (Reuters)

Monday, July 20th, 2009

WHO says health workers priority for H1N1 vaccine (Reuters)Reuters - Healthcare workers should get priority access to H1N1 flu vaccinations to ensure health systems keep functioning as the swine flu pandemic spreads around the globe, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
Walking, Biking to Work Pays Off (HealthDay)HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 14 (HealthDay News) — […]

Body Designer is Open and Ready to Offer Easy and Unique Exercise to Houston Area Residents

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Body Designer is Open and Ready to Offer Easy and Unique Exercise to Houston Area Residents
Body Designer utilizes the Thera-Plex Unit which provides easy and unique exercise for anyone from medical clients to those trying to maintain general wellness. Located in Rosenberg, Texas this unique facility would like to invite Houston area residents to visit […]

Type of Knee Surgery Makes Difference in Football Career (HealthDay)

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Type of Knee Surgery Makes Difference in Football Career (HealthDay)HealthDay - SATURDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) — Complex anterior cruciateligament (ACL) reconstruction of a knee doesn’t appear to shorten thecareer of a professional football player, but a simpler meniscus repairmight, new research has found.
Source of new flu virus on Canada farm unclear (Reuters)Reuters - Canadian […]

WHO says health workers priority for H1N1 vaccine (Reuters)

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

WHO says health workers priority for H1N1 vaccine (Reuters)Reuters - Healthcare workers should get priority access to H1N1 flu vaccinations to ensure health systems keep functioning as the swine flu pandemic spreads around the globe, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
Healthcare reform could impact wellness programs (Reuters)Reuters - Company wellness programs, designed to coax […]