http://www.pr-inside.com PR-inside.com Press Releases Free Services en-us PR-Inside.com (Amherst, NH) – For a number of technical, economic and strategic reasons, needle-free injection (NFI) remains a niche technology where commercial success continues to be elusive. The pure play drug delivery firms that have attempted to follow a technology-based business model – companies such as Antares Pharma and Bioject - have fared poorly, in large part due to intense competition from competing injection devices such as pen injectors and autoinjectors that stole much of NFI’s perceived advantage. Unable to adjust quickly enough to the shifting competitive environment, these companies have been acquired, diversified into more commercially viable delivery platforms, and/or http://www.pr-inside.com/to-succeed-commercially-newer-players-are-r1782442.htm Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:10:49 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/to-succeed-commercially-newer-players-are-r1782442.htm (Toronto, Canada): Critical Care Medical Equipment announces free delivery across Canada. The company is pleased to announce a free delivery service to all Canadian clients, for all equipment deliveries across Canada. The company, a professional supplier of used and refurbished used medical equipment, specializes in used, high quality, brand-name, medical equipment like ultrasound machines, ECG & EKG systems, patient monitors, prenatal heart monitors, vital signs monitors and multi-parameter monitors, as well as other high quality electronic medical equipment. The company is pleased to now offer free shipping across Canada to hospitals, labs, research facilities, universities, medical centers, specialty physicians, doctors offices, http://www.pr-inside.com/critical-care-medical-equipment-announces-r1782440.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:46:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/critical-care-medical-equipment-announces-r1782440.htm For more than a decade Australia has been looking to establishing a national eHealth system. After many reviews, reports and an estimated A$5 billion expended on various eHealth initiatives, the country is no closer to realisation of a national approach to eHealth. Vendors selling into this market are advised to remain focused on local and regional opportunities rather than waiting for a mythical national eHealth gravy train to leave the station. For more information or to purchase this report, go to: - http://www.fastmr.com/prod/51138_national_ehealth_strategy_progress_in_australia.aspx Report Table of Contents: Executive summary Ovum view Analysis The evolution of enterprise networks - the last decade The next decade - http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-study-published-national-ehealth-r1782255.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:41:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-study-published-national-ehealth-r1782255.htm Snapdata's Snapshots Thailand Hair Care 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Thai hair care market and covers shampoo, conditioners, hair colourants and hair styling products� Market value is based on retail sales. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Thailand Hair Care 2009 forms part of Snapdata's Cosmetics & Toiletries industry coverage. For more information or to purchase this report, go to: - http://www.fastmr.com/prod/52993_snapshots_thailand_hair_care_2009.aspx Report Table of Contents: Page 3 - http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-study-published-snapshots-thailand-r1782223.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:33:37 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-study-published-snapshots-thailand-r1782223.htm In the BMI's updated Business Environment Rating matrix for Q110, Serbia slipped from 9th to 12th position, out of the 20 key markets surveyed in the Emerging Europe region. Although low production costs and plentiful skilled labour make Serbia an attractive investment and exports base, harsh pricing and reimbursement policies, coupled with financial difficulties in the public sector, will remain major obstacles to better performance of its pharmaceutical market. In fact, we expect the Serbian pharmaceutical market to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of just 6.71% in local currency (or 7.23% in US dollars, as local tender http://www.pr-inside.com/now-available-serbia-pharmaceuticals-r1782220.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:33:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/now-available-serbia-pharmaceuticals-r1782220.htm Industry Market Research Synopsis This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Global Biotechnology industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry. Industry Definition Biotechnology is the application of science and technology to living organisms as well as parts, products and models thereof, to alter living or non-living materials for the production of knowledge and biotechnology products and services. The definition of biotechnology as used by the US Census Bureau and the National Science Foundation is: the application of molecular and cellular processes to solve problems, http://www.pr-inside.com/now-available-global-biotechnology-r1782200.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:30:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/now-available-global-biotechnology-r1782200.htm ORSupply.com — a division of DRE, Inc. — expands its selection of healthcare supplies and accessories to include training simulators and manikins from Ambu. According to Rob Kennedy, Director of ORSupply, ORSupply.com’s selection includes lifelike trainers and manikins for the realistic simulation of CPR, cardiac life support, defibrillation and airway management. “You can visit ORSupply.com any time to purchase training simulators, as well as any needed healthcare accessories and supplies,” says Kennedy. “Ambu simulators are available in a variety of anatomically-correct configurations, including adult and baby sizes. They can be used to provide realistic training to students in medical classrooms, simulation http://www.pr-inside.com/ambu-training-simulators-manikins-available-r1781916.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:30:24 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ambu-training-simulators-manikins-available-r1781916.htm Datamonitor's Facial Care in Portugal industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Facial Care industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, leading companies and demographic information. Scope * Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and/or segmentation * Provides textual analysis of the industry's recent performance and future prospects * Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards * Includes a five-year forecast of the industry * The leading companies are profiled with supporting key financial metrics http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-study-published-facial-care-r1781866.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:58:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-study-published-facial-care-r1781866.htm Datamonitor's Hand & Body Care in the United States industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Hand & Body Care industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, leading companies and demographic information. Scope * Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and/or segmentation * Provides textual analysis of the industry's recent performance and future prospects * Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards * Includes a five-year forecast of the industry * The leading companies are http://www.pr-inside.com/recent-study-hand-body-care-r1781865.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:58:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/recent-study-hand-body-care-r1781865.htm iDentalfy , the brainchild of the Phoenix, Arizona-based dental implant company 3MPlants, Inc., has launched the largest dental implant provider network. Dentists and patients alike can utilize the intuitive Web Solution for virtual treatment diagnosing and communication platform. “The iDentalfy tm program is the first ever technology of its kind providing a virtual communication platform for implantology to advanced treatment solutions available,” said Brandon D’Haenens, founder of iDentalfy. “Patients can now pre-educate their dental implant needs from their computer and share the results with our network providers in the Member’s Forum. With the practice of dental implants certainly on the rise http://www.pr-inside.com/identalfy-launches-the-largest-dental-implant-r1781801.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:58:21 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/identalfy-launches-the-largest-dental-implant-r1781801.htm "Snapdata's Snapshots Poland OTC Pharmaceuticals 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data and five-year forecasts. The Snapshots report gives an instant overview of the Polish OTC pharmaceutical market and covers analgesics, dietary supplements, vitamin and mineral supplements, dermo cosmetics, gastro and others. Market value is based on sales. The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. The Snapshots Poland OTC Pharmaceuticals 2009 forms part of Snapdata's OTC Pharmaceuticals industry coverage. For more information or to purchase this report, go to: - http://www.fastmr.com/prod/53182_snapshots_poland_otc_pharmaceuticals_2009.aspx Report Table of Contents: Page http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-research-report-snapshots-poland-r1781790.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:38:44 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-research-report-snapshots-poland-r1781790.htm Medical Devices Market in APAC 2008-2012 Medical devices usually comprise surgical equipment & appliances, diagnostic devices, ophthalmic equipments, laboratory devices & diagnostics, dental equipments, and X-ray devices. According to TechNavio Insights, ‘the market for Medical devices in the APAC is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 8.9 percent over the forecast period.’ Specific information about the Medical devices industry in APAC along with forecast, trends, drivers and challenges of the market can be found on the report ‘Medical Devices Market in APAC 2008-2012’, which TechNavio Insights is launching this week. ‘The APAC market is witnessing a tremendous growth; especially in http://www.pr-inside.com/medical-devices-market-in-apac-r1781772.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:58:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/medical-devices-market-in-apac-r1781772.htm Dr Allen has explained the cause of the kidney stones (renal calculi) formation which helps to understand the kidney stones dissolving process. The cause of Kidney stones (renal calculi) - New Explanation 1. There can be different initial triggers which can start the process of developing stones in kidney such as renal tubular acidosis or surplus of some minerals in blood. Under the influence of these factors some of the minerals start to aggregate during their filtration and irritate the surrounding tissue. In order to clean up the crystals, the surrounding tissue reacts by increasing of the number of capillaries in http://www.pr-inside.com/treatment-for-kidney-stones-effective-for-r1781521.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:51:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/treatment-for-kidney-stones-effective-for-r1781521.htm PALO ALTO, CA – March 17, 2010 – The Palo Alto Family YMCA announced today the details of YMCA Healthy Kids Day, taking place locally at the end of this month, Saturday, March 27 at Hoover Elementary in Palo Alto from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The free event for children and families is part of a nationwide effort to help lower the increase of childhood obesity, by raising the awareness level of families, and to help encourage parents to adopt a healthy lifestyle for their families. “We want this free, local event to help teach children and their parents http://www.pr-inside.com/palo-alto-family-ymca-reveals-details-r1781304.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:42:59 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/palo-alto-family-ymca-reveals-details-r1781304.htm Medical tourism offers Knee joint replacement surgery in India at an affordable price. India has one of the best qualified professionals in each and every field and this fact has now been realized the world over. Regarding Medical Facilities India has the most competent doctors and world class Medical Facilities. Medical Tourism in India is one of the best options available to people across the globe. Millions come every year to get treated and then enjoy their recuperative holidays across India. People from different walks of life cut across the entire span of the globe to come to India to http://www.pr-inside.com/health-tourism-and-knee-joint-replacement-r1781119.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:58:56 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/health-tourism-and-knee-joint-replacement-r1781119.htm Medical Tourism in India for Cosmetic dentistry is one of the best options available to people across the globe. India, as a medical tourism destination, is appealing to UK residents who are unable to afford expensive private healthcare in their own country and prefer not to endure lengthy NHS waiting lists. Ease of access from British soils combined with affordable prices is undoubtedly the greatest appeals for United Kingdom residents seeking medical treatment in India. The hospitals providing Cosmetic dentistry in India are fully geared up with the recent developed technology which gives most favorable results with less time at http://www.pr-inside.com/thanks-to-indian-medical-tourism-for-r1780796.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:47:27 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/thanks-to-indian-medical-tourism-for-r1780796.htm It is announced today that CNS Network has purchased ALPHADAS®, Logos Technologies Inc’s early phase, e-source data capture system and site automation tools to accelerate and streamline its clinical trials. ALPHADAS is to be implemented in their Orange County Research Center, California, USA. “We welcome CNS Network as our most recent client partner and look forward to seeing them reap the tremendous rewards that ALPHADAS will bring them” said Giles Wilson, BEng, CEO of Logos Technologies Inc. “Providing real-time reporting and review to their clients and Sponsors was an important requirement and through this partnership we look forward to life http://www.pr-inside.com/cns-network-selects-alphadas-logos-r1780784.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:48:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/cns-network-selects-alphadas-logos-r1780784.htm The goal of Spinal cord surgery is to relieve pain, numbness, tingling and weakness, restore nerve function and stop or prevent abnormal motion in the spine. Spinal cord surgery may be indicated for a variety of cervical spine problems. Generally, surgery is performed for degenerative disorders, trauma or instability. These conditions may produce pressure on the spinal cord or on the nerves coming from the spine. The combination of modern medical facilities, compassionate staff and a relaxed friendly environment ensures the best possible physical and psychological outcome for patients. Spine surgery institutions in India will be the first class international http://www.pr-inside.com/more-spine-surgery-institutions-to-r1780780.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:40:58 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/more-spine-surgery-institutions-to-r1780780.htm The procedure can reduce your weight or BMI in a controlled manner when all other treatments have failed. Indian medical centre at Mumbai and Delhi has an ever-growing commitment to serve patients with affordable medical care, more advanced technology and superior facilities to respond to the medical needs of the people. Bariatrics is the field of medicine that specializes in treating obesity. Bariatric surgery is the term for operations to help promote weight loss. Bariatric surgical procedures are only considered for people with severe obesity and not for individuals with a mild weight problem and who are overweight. Bariatric http://www.pr-inside.com/bariatric-surgery-in-india-is-being-r1780580.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:52:37 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/bariatric-surgery-in-india-is-being-r1780580.htm Lung Cancer Therapeutics Market Outlook and Pipeline Analysis With over 50% of all non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients diagnosed at the advanced stages of the disease, and 95% of all small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients unsuitable for surgical resection, drug therapy plays a vital role in the management of lung cancer. Such high level of unmet need ensures the lung cancer market is an attractive commercial opportunity for new drug development. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=132820&rt=Lung-Cancer-Therapeutics-Market-Outlook-and-Pipeline-Analysis.html ) Lung Cancer Therapeutics Market & Pipeline Analysis supports the process of successful product development and commercialization within the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical lung cancer market by addressing the following key http://www.pr-inside.com/lung-cancer-therapeutics-market-outlook-r1780512.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:22:24 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/lung-cancer-therapeutics-market-outlook-r1780512.htm Personalized Medicine 2010 The era of Personalized Medicine is set to revolutionize the healthcare industry. As our knowledge of genetics and molecular biology rapidly expands, a personalized approach to medical care is becoming increasingly important. Not only does this paradigm promise to improve an individual’s treatment outcome and reduce healthcare expenditure, personalized medicine is set to transform the pharmaceutical/biotechnology and companion diagnostic markets. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=132822&rt=Personalized-Medicine-2010.html ) Personalized Medicine 2010 report provides an in-depth assessment of this burgeoning market, and examines the major challenges that need to be overcome to maximize success. Key features of Personalized Medicine 2010 include: * Case studies of leading pharmacogenomic http://www.pr-inside.com/regulatory-and-legal-issues-surrounding-personaliz-r1780508.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:20:16 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/regulatory-and-legal-issues-surrounding-personaliz-r1780508.htm Could CCSVI be the cause of MS? Dr Paolo Zamboni from Ferrera in Italy, hypothesises that MS may be caused by a blood flow problem from the brain. He calls this problem Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency or CCSVI. In his recently published study in December 2009, “ A prospective open-label study of endovascular treatment of chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency”, Dr Zamboni puts forward his theory that MS is caused by a problem in the blood supply to the brain, it particular, the blood appears to have difficulty flowing away from the brain to the heart due to narrowing of the veins. http://www.pr-inside.com/get-liberated-from-ccsvi-at-glasgow-s-r1780270.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:56:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/get-liberated-from-ccsvi-at-glasgow-s-r1780270.htm An innovative company in Kenya has launched an online health resource portal-www.healthoutsource.co.ke - that not only creates linkages between health professional with other health professionals but also between health professionals and other health stakeholders. We have a Kenyan online health directory(www.healthoutsource.co.ke/directory) that lists the various health professionals in Kenya and where they can be found, adds Michael. The directory also lists hospital and clinics as well. The portal goes further and creates a Kenyan drug index(www.healthoutsource.co.ke/drugindex) that lists all the drugs found in the Kenya. Local Pharmaceutical companies will be encouraged in being able to list their drugs in one index http://www.pr-inside.com/kenya-health-resource-site-r1780249.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:51:52 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/kenya-health-resource-site-r1780249.htm The coronary artery disease (CAD) market is a highly competitive market and is expected to become more competitive until 2016. Three major patent expiries are expected during the forecast period, Plavix and Lipitor by 2011 and Crestor by 2016. The patient expiries of these blockbuster drugs will trigger generic competition into the CAD market making it more competitive. However, due to the increase in number of CAD patients and the entry of novel therapies will be responsible for a stable growth between 2009 and 2016. The presently marketed products for the treatment of CAD have overall high efficacy and safety http://www.pr-inside.com/atherosclerosis-or-coronary-artery-disease-r1780098.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:36:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/atherosclerosis-or-coronary-artery-disease-r1780098.htm California, USA, March 17, 2010 -- Announcing the new Donor Concierge web site, filled with information for intended parents looking for that perfect egg donor or surrogate to help build their family. Gail Sexton Anderson, founder, has made sure that the new site has all of the facts that will guide intended parents through the Donor Concierge search process. Included in the new web site is an extensive Resource page as well as a Testimonials page, plus Gail's Blog. Donor Concierge provides a comprehensive search to help intended parents find the egg donor or surrogate candidates that meet their criteria. Gail http://www.pr-inside.com/donor-concierge-announces-a-new-and-r1780088.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:24:22 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/donor-concierge-announces-a-new-and-r1780088.htm The diet being the most important part of any weight loss program, biggest loser Australia offers its contestants the best when it comes to diet and also teach how to cook them. It is based on many of the principles the contestants-- healthy eating and regular exercise. All those who are followers of biggest loser diet are encouraged to eat portioned diet. 1.Carbohydrate: The diet does not allow any added sugar, refined grains, or potatoes. It will be lower in crabs and much less glycolic than the way most people eat. 2.Protein: The diet is relatively high in protein as compared to http://www.pr-inside.com/have-a-changed-healthy-lifestyle-with-r1780064.htm Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:38:22 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/have-a-changed-healthy-lifestyle-with-r1780064.htm Nurses are known for their empathy with patients as well as their initiative and creativity in seeking new ways to improve patient care. Anyone who has spent a few days in a hospital knows that it can be difficult to get a good nights sleep. While doing their rounds, nurses are forced to turn on the overhead room lights in the middle of the night in order to check each patient. This sudden bright light often disrupts the sleep of the patients and adds to their fatigue. A group of nurses in a small Ontario hospital avoids this sleep disruption by using http://www.pr-inside.com/new-electronic-hospital-night-light-is-r1779851.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:08:25 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-electronic-hospital-night-light-is-r1779851.htm Nashville, Tenn. (March 15, 2010) – It’s been an especially tough winter for Nashville residents who suffer from the skin condition psoriasis, a non-contagious chronic disease in which the immune system causes the skin cells to grow at an accelerated rate. Exasperated by the colder, drier air, psoriasis can worsen; sometimes inviting more of the dry, scaly, itchy red patches associated with this condition to develop. Dr. Michael H. Gold, one of the leading dermatologists in the country, explains “there are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic.” The most common form, plaque psoriasis, appears as patches of http://www.pr-inside.com/gold-skin-care-center-is-local-r1779824.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:28:19 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/gold-skin-care-center-is-local-r1779824.htm Up to 2,000,000 in the UK could benefit The survey reveals that almost 40% of tinnitus sufferers surveyed could benefit from correctly prescribed and fitted hearing aids in both ears as a way to bring relief from a condition that can be anything from a constant low buzzing, to a tremendous noise that makes life for many a misery. Worryingly, over 50% of respondents said they would not consider hearing aids, even if they relieved their symptoms - despite over 85% reporting their tinnitus as ‘constant’. The survey thus highlights the need for further educational work about the benefits http://www.pr-inside.com/new-research-shows-hearing-aid-potential-r1779330.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:40:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-research-shows-hearing-aid-potential-r1779330.htm Las Vegas, NV – March 16, 2010 ScripNet, a nationwide pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) that contracts with workers’ compensation insurance carriers and pharmacies, is pleased to announce the selection of ReCept Pharmacy as its preferred provider for dispensing compounded medications. Effective March 16, 2010, Workers’ Compensation members enrolled for coverage with ScripNet will be encouraged to have their compounded medication prescriptions filled by ReCept Pharmacy. “ScripNet has chosen to partner with ReCept Pharmacy because ReCept specializes in the preparation and distribution of compounded medications,” said Dennis Sponer, President and CEO of ScripNet. “ReCept Pharmacy has a history of quality compounding, http://www.pr-inside.com/scripnet-selects-recept-pharmacy-as-r1779302.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:27:52 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/scripnet-selects-recept-pharmacy-as-r1779302.htm Motion Computing, a leading provider of integrated mobile computing solutions, and DS Group, the developer of Tabula Clinica mobile healthcare software, announced today from the 2010 World of Health IT (WoHIT) Conference & Exhibition (Stand #436) that senior representatives from Hospital Vimercate will be presenting during the event. Presenters, offering IT and clinical perspectives, will discuss how Motion C5 mobile clinical assistants (MCA) and Tabula Clinica software helped the hospital go completely paperless, improving clinical workflows and enhancing patient care. Frustrated by the limitations of paper patient records, which made the sharing of patient information difficult and time consuming, the team http://www.pr-inside.com/representatives-from-italian-hospital-vimercate-r1779301.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:26:49 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/representatives-from-italian-hospital-vimercate-r1779301.htm The National Association For Continence (NAFC) awarded Leslie Saltzstein Wooldridge, MSN, RNCS, GNP-BC, and Francie Bernier, PhD, MSN, RNC with the Rodney Appell Continence Care Champion Award at the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA) Annual Symposium on March 12, 2010. Presented by Megan Hansen, fund development manager for NAFC, this honor is sponsored by Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals. After receiving her masters in nursing, specializing in critical care, Wooldridge worked in various emergency and med-surg capacities. Lured by the challenges of working with older patients, she returned to school and earned another advanced degree as a gerontological nurse practitioner at http://www.pr-inside.com/urologic-nurses-named-continence-care-r1779145.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:28:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/urologic-nurses-named-continence-care-r1779145.htm Stirling, NJ—Wellness Possibilities, a national online directory of holistic wellness services and providers, announces its merger with The Holistic Option, Inc. (TheHolisticOption.com), an online resource dedicated to increasing awareness among consumers about health and wellness from a holistic perspective. Creating a more powerful voice for natural health and wellness services, the merging of these two organizations will allow Wellness Possibilities to expand its gift certificate and employee wellness programs in addition to reaching more individuals and families seeking affordable, easy-to-find wellness services in their immediate area and across the United States. “We are very excited about our merger with TheHolisticOption.com,” said http://www.pr-inside.com/wellness-possibilities-announces-merger-r1779103.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:20:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/wellness-possibilities-announces-merger-r1779103.htm We expect total drug spending in Lebanon to increase from under US$500mn in 2008 to US$605mn in 2013, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% in US dollar terms, with 1.75% of GDP dedicated to pharmaceutical expenditure by 2013. The Minister of Health, Mohammad Jawad Khalifeh, has held the position since 2005 and has dramatically reformed drug pricing in the country, highlighting the fact that other countries in the region with similar economies were paying significantly less for medicines than Lebanon. Following a lengthy period of pressure, the government finally reduced average pharmaceutical prices by 5%, with the momentum http://www.pr-inside.com/lebanon-pharmaceuticals-healthcare-report-r1779082.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:17:09 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/lebanon-pharmaceuticals-healthcare-report-r1779082.htm In BMI's Q309 Business Environment Ranking (BER) table for the 10 markets of the Americas, Colombia ranks sixth, down by one place from the previous quarter. The country's sizeable population, combined with rising per capita expenditure in recent years, are important draws for pharmaceutical investment. However, healthcare insurance and public provision have been focused on sustainability, rather than substantial expansion, despite the government's commitment to provide universal healthcare insurance coverage by 2010. Additionally, the country's regulatory and pricing and reimbursement environments are considered deficient, with Colombia recently featuring in the international 'Watch List' as judged by the 2009 Special 301 http://www.pr-inside.com/just-released-colombia-pharmaceuticals-r1779077.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:17:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/just-released-colombia-pharmaceuticals-r1779077.htm In BMI's Q309 Business Environment rankings for the Middle East and Africa, Qatar remains placed second out of 17 countries in the region, equal with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Globally, the country ranks joint 32nd. Qatar's strengths include a favourable country structure, a highly urbanised and rapidly growing population, and oil-based wealth. The value of Qatar's pharmaceutical market, estimated at QAR743mn (US$204mn) in 2008, should reach QAR1.12mn (US$307mn) in 2013, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.53%, with prescription medicines remaining the key driver of this expansion. However, while regulatory risk is presently low, the April 2009 http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-report-qatar-pharmaceuticals-r1779040.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:10:51 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-report-qatar-pharmaceuticals-r1779040.htm The fragmented nature of the healthcare systems in the United Arab Emirates remains despite the implementation of health reforms in the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The two major emirates are currently at different stages in the development and implementation of reform with the gap between them in terms of access to healthcare and pharmaceuticals widening, with Abu Dhabi leading the way. Scope * Insight into the inequality of healthcare access and associated costs which has led to reform in the UAE * Overview of the latest regulatory reforms in the UAE and their impact on key stakeholders * Update http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-report-healthcare-regulatory-update-r1779022.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:07:15 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-report-healthcare-regulatory-update-r1779022.htm This analysis examines the historical and forecast performance for Alcon in the prescription pharmaceutical sector. The profile encompasses global company strategy, portfolio and pipeline analysis and assessment of financial performance, with 1-6 year sales forecasts for key drugs. An interactive forecasting and analysis tool provides continually updated quantitative and qualitative information. Reasons to Purchase * Benchmark Alcon's performance against key rivals in the prescription pharmaceutical sector * See how new launches have driven the company's impressive growth throughout the historic period * Assess how Alcon's tight therapeutic performance will affect its performance out to 2014 and the returns on Novartis' investment For http://www.pr-inside.com/alcon-inc-pharmavitae-profile-published-r1779020.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:07:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/alcon-inc-pharmavitae-profile-published-r1779020.htm Datamonitor expects antidiabetic therapies to emerge as the biggest revenue earner in the cardiovascular and metabolic markets by 2018. A large and diverse development pipeline will provide a number of new blockbuster drugs but the heavy genericization of the hypertension and dyslipidemia primary care markets will lead to the overall market only growing by 0.9% in the seven major markets. Scope * A detailed clinical and commercial assessment of all key cardiovascular and metabolic therapy areas. * An analysis of the portfolios of top 10 leading cardiovascular and metabolic companies. * Sales based sales forecasts for all key cardiovascular and metabolic http://www.pr-inside.com/now-available-commercial-insight-cardiovascular-r1779019.htm Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:07:13 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/now-available-commercial-insight-cardiovascular-r1779019.htm Datamonitor's Facial Care in Ireland industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Facial Care industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, leading companies and demographic information. 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For http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-report-snapshots-france-body-r1776899.htm Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:31:28 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-market-report-snapshots-france-body-r1776899.htm I have heard Rush Limbaugh’s words in several occasions and have gone over some of his books, and my understanding of his recent comments is different than those of Chrissie Long’s. What I think he truly meant based not only on his comments, but also on his long and persistent opposition to President Obama’s health plan, is that he tries to convey that what the American health system badly needs is not a lot of additional regulation, and the takeover of the system by the usually inefficient and proven expensive government, but a good bit of fixing its reality by setting http://www.pr-inside.com/travel-for-care-ceo-gabriel-senior-r1776892.htm Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:24:09 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/travel-for-care-ceo-gabriel-senior-r1776892.htm