PR-inside.com Press Releases Free Services http://www.pr-inside.com/ Copyright 08 pr-inside.com health Health (PR-inside.com) While the rate of tuberculosis (TB) cases within the United States remain near all time lows, the high global rate of TB serves as a constant reminder of the potential threat that this disease represents. Without maintaining an aggressive policy towards identifying and treating this disease, it is very possible that the rate of active TB cases in the US could begin to rise again. In today's lean economy with its budget constraints and government cutbacks, it is challenging for health departments to create space that is specially configured to treat TB patients and to protect staff and other patients .. Tue, 13 May 2008 09:27:22 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/aeromed-air-purifiers-help-transform-health-r585359.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/aeromed-air-purifiers-help-transform-health-r585359.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Houston tattoo removal leader New Look Laser Tattoo Removal has a great solution if you have an unwanted tattoo. Laser tattoo removal is the latest and greatest in a number of aesthetic procedures using medical lasers to improve the condition of the skin. New Look Laser Tattoo Removal, with offices in Houston and Dallas, seeks to provide patients with the time and attention they need to make a good decision on their skin. During a free consultation, patients in Dallas and Houston will receive expert advice on whether tattoo removal is right for them and how the procedure works. 'Houston tattoo .. Tue, 13 May 2008 09:03:38 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/houston-tattoo-removal-leader-new-look-r585318.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/houston-tattoo-removal-leader-new-look-r585318.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Dallas tattoo removal leader New Look Laser Tattoo Removal - who has been voted #1 in the DFW area by patients - is extending their operating hours to 8pm during the week to accomodate more patients. Laser tattoo removal in Dallas is becoming a very popular procedure, and patients are demanding that medical providers be available wider hours to meet busy schedules. New Look Laser Tattoo Removal, with locations in Dallas and Houston, has already become Texas's leader in effective tattoo removal by using the latest in laser technology and superbly trained and experienced staff to remove unwanted tattoos. Now, Dallas .. Tue, 13 May 2008 08:57:37 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/dallas-tattoo-removal-experts-new-look-r585307.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dallas-tattoo-removal-experts-new-look-r585307.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Honey has been used for treating infections for many of years. Recent studies have shown that Active Manuka Honey is the most potent. Honeybees make Manuka Honey by using the nectar of the flowers that grow on the Manuka bush, indigenous to New Zealand. Scientists have discovered that this particular type of honey contains extraordinary antibacterial properties. Even though all types of honey contain hydrogen peroxide, Manuka Honey contains additional antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that are unaffected by heat, light or when diluted. This is why Manuka Honey is being used for medical purposes over other types of honey. Manuka Honey .. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:36:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/treating-mrsa-with-manuka-honey-r584919.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/treating-mrsa-with-manuka-honey-r584919.htm Health (PR-inside.com) There are many different kinds of burns. Burns can be caused by heat, cold, steam, light, radiation, friction, electric, chemicals, the sun, etc. With any type of burn, there is damage to the skin which is, in essence, a wound that needs to be healed and repaired during proper treatment. Most burns are usually classified into 3 degrees, predicated on the depth of the skin damage. First degree burns are burns that affect the top layer of the skin, for example a blister or sun burn. Second degree burns are more serious in that deeper layers of the skin are .. Tue, 13 May 2008 00:35:43 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/using-manuka-honey-to-treat-burns-r584917.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/using-manuka-honey-to-treat-burns-r584917.htm Health (PR-inside.com) They're both non-prescription pain killers, and they're recommended for everything from headaches to breast cancer to Alzheimer's. But which should you take - ibuprofen or aspirin? Both are effective for pain control (they have analgesic properties), fever control (with their antipyretic properties) and fighting inflammation. Both are classed as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, a category that also includes naproxen (Aleve, for example), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen) and others. Aspirin (branded as Bayer, Excedrin, Bufferin, etc.) can irritate the stomach and intestines, causing ulcers and stomach bleeding. It can also cause allergic reactions in some people, and, at higher doses, tinnitus or .. Mon, 12 May 2008 09:38:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ibuprofen-or-aspirin-choosing-can-give-r583291.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ibuprofen-or-aspirin-choosing-can-give-r583291.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Scottsdale, Arizona - May 15, 2008 - Dolkar Wellness will pre-launch its exclusive website to the public. It is a compilation of over 20 years of research and experience with 9 months in development - After years of helping one person at a time, the organization is now giving their knowledge away online. Dolkar Wellness is releasing with introductory offers including: 25% off on glyconutrients, 30% off cellular level weight loss products, 30% off all services and a free box of 'Liftoff' all-natural energy drink with each purchase. Individuals will have access to unique wellness information, exposure to wellness products .. Mon, 12 May 2008 09:37:25 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/dolkar-wellness-officially-in-pre-launch-r583288.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dolkar-wellness-officially-in-pre-launch-r583288.htm Health (PR-inside.com) This innovative treatment is an option for patients with liver tumors when surgery is not possible and often when chemo has failed. It provides a great deal of hope when there are seemingly few treatment choices left. Dr. Riad Salem will be presenting. June 17, 2008 6:00 PM EST REGISTRATION IS FREE - just click on the link below! https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?rfe=tsqz1exl2e60andudc=thwgvnlvxw6v or call 1-877-937-7478 for assistance This webinar will take place via the internet. Dr Riad Salem is Director of Interventional Oncology at Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center , Northwestern Memorial Hospital , Chicago . Over the past seven years, .. Sat, 10 May 2008 20:55:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/webinar-straight-talk-about-treating-r582409.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/webinar-straight-talk-about-treating-r582409.htm Health (PR-inside.com) The decision by Asonor Marketing Corporation to make the Asonor® Scandinavian Stop Snoring nasal spray available at a deep discount, was prompted by the deepening economic woes of the American consuming public. David Olund, President of Asonor Marketing Corporation, the U.S. Distributor of 'Asonor®' for Tanner Medico A/S of Horsholm, Denmark said-'We hope that by making this important product more affordable, that many Americans will be able to benefit from using the product and getting a better night's sleep as a result of eliminating or greatly reducing their snoring.' Snoring leads to a lack of sleep, stress, and contributes to .. Sat, 10 May 2008 20:48:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/asonor-marketing-corporation-announces-new-r582402.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/asonor-marketing-corporation-announces-new-r582402.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Dublin, CA (PRWEB) May 1, 2008 - The North American market for ESRD Dialysis products and services is estimated to have been $28.9 billion in 2007. The total number of dialysis patients worldwide is expected to reach 2 million by 2010. Consolidation of service providers and product manufacturers is set to continue, raising the entry barrier for newcomers while existing leaders tap into previously under penetrated markets and establish themselves as providers of comprehensive, cost-effective services with measurable clinical outcomes. Market Drivers - A significant increase in ESRD population, fuelled by increases in incidence of hypertension, diabetes and obesity -- in conjunction .. Fri, 09 May 2008 10:12:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/global-dialysis-care-products-and-services-r580555.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/global-dialysis-care-products-and-services-r580555.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Doctors have long said that moderate drinking is OK. In fact, in recent years we've been told that a little red wine, which is loaded with heart-healthy antioxidants, can actually reduce the risk of heart attacks. But now researchers at Australia's Cancer Institute NSW report that as little as two alcoholic drinks a day increase one's risk of deadly oral cancer by a whopping 75%. That level of social drinking, according to the new report, also increases the risk of esophageal cancer by 50%, cancer of the larynx by 40%, and for women, the risk of breast cancer by 22%. The .. Thu, 08 May 2008 23:37:45 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/two-drinks-too-much-for-deadly-r580104.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/two-drinks-too-much-for-deadly-r580104.htm Health (PR-inside.com) HealthTrust Purchasing Group's (HealthTrust) more than 1,400 not-for-profit and for-profit acute care facilities, as well as ambulatory surgery centers, physician practices, and alternate care sites, can continue to benefit from medical device reprocessing services provided by Ascent Healthcare Solutions (Ascent) under a HealthTrust contract renewal announced today. Ascent, the largest supplier of reprocessed medical devices to HealthTrust members, projects that HealthTrust members will save approximately $57.9 million in device costs and about $477,000 in waste management expenses, as well as divert 907 tons of products from landfills, over the course of the three-year agreement. This is an increase over the .. Thu, 08 May 2008 23:12:32 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/healthtrust-purchasing-group-renews-medical-r580058.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/healthtrust-purchasing-group-renews-medical-r580058.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Indeed, says ASH, there are over 40,000 potential plaintiffs yearly. The guidelines require physicians not only to thoroughly warn smoking patients about the dangers of smoking, but also mandate that the clinicians provide one of more of the treatments which have been proven effective in helping people quit. Yet most physicians reportedly fail to do this, and as a direct result a major study shows, more than 40,000 smokers die needlessly. ASH notes that hundreds of thousands more become disabled annually, and could also bring malpractice actions. Thus, if a doctor in violation of the guidelines failed to provide effective treatment for .. Thu, 08 May 2008 19:15:36 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-federal-medical-guidelines-could-trigger-r579630.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/new-federal-medical-guidelines-could-trigger-r579630.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Honey was originally used for medical purposes due to its antibacterial properties. However, it was replaced by antibiotics and other forms of traditional medicine in the 1940s and 1950s. Due to recent studies, there is now an increasing interest in honey as a topical antibacterial agent for the treatment of infected wounds, burns, eczema, ringworm and other bacterial and fungal infections. The antibacterial properties of honey are a result of its high levels of sugar, acidity, osmolarity and hydrogen peroxide content. Manuka Honey is different in that its antibacterial activity is not only attributed to hydrogen peroxide, but also plant-derived .. Thu, 08 May 2008 07:55:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/manuka-honey-benefits-r578128.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/manuka-honey-benefits-r578128.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Irvine, CA - For hair that has become delicate from coloring, perming, and blow drying, White Sands, a professional hair care manufacturer infusing cutting edge science with natural botanicals, presents Porosity to protect tresses from future damage caused by hot tools and environmental elements. Named after the hair's ability to absorb and retain moisture, unnaturally high and low levels of porosity are the main causes of fragile and brittle locks. Porosity instantly reverses this state, creating healthy, flawless hair through its unique formula and restorative properties. Fashioned as 'makeup for hair', this product acts as a coveted concealer, filling in .. Thu, 08 May 2008 07:17:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/a-revolutionary-product-performing-as-r578124.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/a-revolutionary-product-performing-as-r578124.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Pharmaceutical news on drugs, pharmaceutical research and Press release service for the Pharmaceutical Industry (EMAILWIRE.COM, May 7, 2008) Houston, TX - PharmaNewswire.com ( www.pharmanewswire.com ) launches with pharmaceutical and medical news and press releases. The pharmaceutical news site features breaking news on drugs, pharmaceutical research and press releases from pharmaceutical companies, organizations, individuals throughout the world. Pharmanewswire.Com currently receives XML news feeds from EmailWire.com. About EmailWire.Com Emailwire.com™ (http://www.emailwire.com) is a press release distribution service of GroupWeb Media LLC. Emailwire.com™ uses social networking, co-branding, viral marketing, XML, RSS, FTP feeds and E-mail alerts to distribute press releases to major and none major .. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:11:58 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/pharmanewswire-com-launches-with-pharmaceutical-r577914.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/pharmanewswire-com-launches-with-pharmaceutical-r577914.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Health+Fitness Business Expo and Conference (HFB), a division of Nielsen Business Media's Sports Group, today announced the opening of online registration for its July 17-18 retail fitness industry tradeshow, to be held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colo. The annual tradeshow gathers more than 175 fitness-related brands and approximately 3,000 industry professionals and decision makers. 'The Health+Fitness Business Expo continues to be the most targeted and valuable tradeshow for home fitness industry professionals,' said Rich Kelly, marketing manager for HFB. 'Attending HFB gives participants a chance to see, touch and learn about the latest in fitness equipment, business .. Wed, 07 May 2008 20:09:40 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/registration-for-2008-health-fitness-business-r577476.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/registration-for-2008-health-fitness-business-r577476.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Approximately 100 field service representatives maintain MEDRAD's cardiovascular and angiography diagnostic and therapeutic imaging medical systems throughout the world. These field reps are required by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation to generate a signed service report for all field service work performed. MEDRAD's CRM generates these field reports, and multiple copies are then printed for signing. Over the course of a year, tens of thousands of field service reports are generated, signed, shipped, and archived. In order to alleviate such a cost-prohibitive and labor intensive process, MEDRAD decided to implement the use of a digital signature solution, which .. Wed, 07 May 2008 15:31:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/cosign-digital-signatures-to-expedite-field-r576816.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/cosign-digital-signatures-to-expedite-field-r576816.htm Health (PR-inside.com) New technologies which involve minimal invasive procedures are creating new orthopedic reconstructive markets. Less invasive techniques has led to patients becoming more comfortable with surgical procedures. The market for hip implants is being driven by an aging global population and also increased adoption by the younger patients. The major players in the orthopedic implant market are Biomet, DePuy, Smith and Nephew, Stryker, and Zimmer. These five companies have a combined share of more than 85% of the orthopedic implant market. Hip resurfacing is turning out to be a major growth opportunity, with FDA approval of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) by Smith .. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:15:38 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/koncept-analytics-report-on-global-hip-r576114.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/koncept-analytics-report-on-global-hip-r576114.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Bellevue, WA -- Pharmacy OneSource, Inc., software as a service provider to more than 1,000 hospitals in the United States, announced today that BJC Medical Center has adopted Simplifi 797 to simplify meeting all of the requirements of USP Chapter for compounding sites throughout the hospital. In a rural health facility such as BJC Medical Center, the responsibilities of each pharmacy personnel are expanded to include the clinical, administrative, staffing and physical aspects of the profession. Although these responsibilities must be shared, the quality of each is expected to be uncompromised. 'Simplifi 797 provides our department with a way to keep .. Wed, 07 May 2008 09:12:56 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/software-helps-facility-be-in-compliance-r575990.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/software-helps-facility-be-in-compliance-r575990.htm Health (PR-inside.com) New York, NY-May 6, 2008-Memory-Of.com, the world's largest online memorial website, announced today the launch of ‘A Mother's Day Month of Remembrance' campaign to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure and First Candle. This Mother's Day, and for the entire month of May, Memory-Of.com invites online users to light a virtual candle in honor of a deceased mother, grandmother, godmother, son or daughter. The month of May at Memory-Of.com will be a time to honor and pay tribute to the unique bond between mother and child. 'Mother's Day can be such a special time for many families. But for those .. Tue, 06 May 2008 23:11:46 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/memory-of-com-launches-a-mother-s-day-r575382.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/memory-of-com-launches-a-mother-s-day-r575382.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Human Kinetics has partnered with Zipidee, the Internet's fastest-growing digital media marketplace, to offer videos in an on-demand format. Human Kinetics produces numerous sport, fitness, and health-related videos each year that accompany books or are sold as stand-alone tutorials. 'We are excited to partner with Zipidee to offer our customers an online format for our videos,' says Brian Holding, CEO of Human Kinetics. 'With a growing demand for more electronic options, we strive to provide accessible alternatives to our customers.' Human Kinetics has also expanded its online offerings with the development of e-books. 'Partnering with Human Kinetics allows us to expand our .. Tue, 06 May 2008 22:08:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/human-kinetics-partners-with-zipidee-r575274.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/human-kinetics-partners-with-zipidee-r575274.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Research undertaken by major international pharmaceutical clients of The Medical House (TMH) of Sheffield has shown that TMH's disposable AutoSafety Injector (ASI) autoinjector system is the preferred choice of patients who need to inject their own medicines. In research trials, the full results of which are confidential due to their sensitive commercial nature, a clear majority of patients favoured The Medical House's proprietary technology. Ian Townsend, Chairman of The Medical House, said: 'We are naturally very excited by these results as they prove to us beyond reasonable doubt what we have known for some time. Our own autoinjector system is not .. Tue, 06 May 2008 17:34:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/autoinjector-system-is-market-leader-and-r574709.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/autoinjector-system-is-market-leader-and-r574709.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Many people across the world are learning about the enormous health benefits of Moringa. Moringa is a fast growing tree that produces leaves and fruit pods that are consumed as a highly nutritious food. The nutritional density and diversity of Moringa has deemed it the 'Elixir Tree' or natures most nutritious food. The nutrients in this miracle from nature have been reported to treat over 300 different diseases and disorders of the body. Aside from the obvious health benefits exhibited by Moringa, mothers around the world have been using it obscurely as a natural way to increase breast milk. The natural .. Tue, 06 May 2008 14:24:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/moringa-is-100-pure-natural-supplement-r574213.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/moringa-is-100-pure-natural-supplement-r574213.htm Health (PR-inside.com) In India, oral care market offers huge potential as penetration and per capita consumption of oral care products is very low. However, rising per capita income and increasing awareness is driving demand of oral care products. Consumers have started switching to value-added toothpastes like gels, mouth washes, and teeth whitening products. In rural areas, consumers are switching from toothpowders to toothpastes. A key industry trend is the move towards natural products comprising of herbs, vitamins and minerals. A serious challenge for the industry is the low dentist-population ratio, with just one dentist for 10,000 people in urban areas and about 0.25 .. Tue, 06 May 2008 13:52:46 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/koncept-analytics-report-on-indian-oral-r574116.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/koncept-analytics-report-on-indian-oral-r574116.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Medical or health tourism is among the fastest growing industries in the world. The major forces driving growth of this emerging industry include the rising cost of healthcare and limiting scope of insurance coverage in developed countries, increasing waiting time for treatments, and low cost of treatments elsewhere. Medical tourism market is characterized by tough competition in the Asian countries. Health system in Singapore is ranked as the best in Asia and amongst the best in the world. The country is well known for quality medicine and state-of-the art medical care. Growth in the medical tourism sector in Thailand has .. Tue, 06 May 2008 13:52:18 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/koncept-analytics-report-on-medical-tourism-r574115.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/koncept-analytics-report-on-medical-tourism-r574115.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Robotic surgery is set to become the new standard in surgical procedures worldwide. The rapidly increasing adoption of surgical robots is due to the benefits provided to both surgeons and patients. Robotic surgery has significantly simplified many of the complex procedures. For patients, the benefits include less pain, less blood loss and quick recovery times. The US market is leading in robotic applications, with the global market a few years behind in the adoption cycle. Da Vinci surgical system is the most widely accepted robotic surgery system worldwide. The five major applications of da Vinci procedures include prostatectomy, hysterectomy, mitral valve .. Tue, 06 May 2008 13:51:49 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/koncept-analytics-report-on-robotic-surgery-r574110.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/koncept-analytics-report-on-robotic-surgery-r574110.htm Health (PR-inside.com) There are more than 70 different sleep disorders but the most common ones include insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy. One of the fastest growing sector in the sleep disorder treatment market is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) products. OSA affects up to 18 million patients in the US with as many as 85% are undiagnosed. Similarly, 30 million are chronic sufferers of insomnia but only a third of chronic sufferers are receiving treatment. A key reason for this low percentage of people receiving treatment is the side effects associated with most of the insomnia drugs. Over 1.6 million .. Tue, 06 May 2008 11:34:27 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/koncept-analytics-report-on-undiagnosed-sleep-r573809.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/koncept-analytics-report-on-undiagnosed-sleep-r573809.htm Health (PR-inside.com) SAUSALITO, CA - In a national online survey conducted by the American Society of Registered Nurses (ASRN.org), 41% of the 781 Registered Nurses surveyed on April 28 reported that generic drugs are less effective than their equivalent brand-name counterparts. For most people, most of the time, a generic drug makes economic and medical sense. But doctors say that differences between brand-name and generics can occasionally affect how the drug works, especially in cases where the exact dosage of the drug is critical. Certain conditions require people to maintain a constant and precise level of medication in the blood over long periods .. Tue, 06 May 2008 06:27:41 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/american-society-of-registered-nurses-forty-one-r573463.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/american-society-of-registered-nurses-forty-one-r573463.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Dentistry and the dental profession. As if it isn't hard enough to get people to come into the dental office as often as they should. Now, unfortunately, the present economic situation as provided the public with yet another reason to avoid the dental chair and stay away. A worsening economy affects everyone, and the dental profession is no exception. Although even well-established practices can feel the pinch tot heir pocketbook, new dentist either fresh out of dental school or new to a particular area can really be hit hard when it comes to finding new patients and establishing the economic .. Mon, 05 May 2008 22:33:15 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/dentist-should-use-postcards-to-increase-r572964.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dentist-should-use-postcards-to-increase-r572964.htm Health (PR-inside.com) SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. - May 5, 2008 - Interbike, producer of the International Bicycle Expo and OutDoor Demo trade only events, today announced Andy Tompkins has been appointed its show director. Lance Camisasca of Lifeboat Solutions (Interbike's industry consultant), will continue to manage Interbike's bicycle advocacy efforts and provide key input and guidance to Tompkins and Joe Flynn on the strategic development of Interbike shows. Tompkins has been with Nielsen Business Media's Sports Group for more than 10 years in a variety of senior sales and show management positions, most recently as the show director for Action Sports Retailer (ASR), .. Mon, 05 May 2008 19:25:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/andy-tompkins-appointed-as-interbike-show-r572637.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/andy-tompkins-appointed-as-interbike-show-r572637.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Are you truly happy with the way you look and feel? Are you getting all the attention from the ladies that you desperately desire? Are you bursting with self confidence or deep down, are you really ashamed and frustrated? Ashamed by your scrawny, flabby physique and frustrated by the fact that you bust your ass in the gym but still seem to get nowhere? Then hang on, my friend, because this may very well be the most important letter you ever read. You see, I was once in your shoes and know what it's like to be frustrated and fed up. You're fed up .. Mon, 05 May 2008 09:08:56 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/muscle-in-12-weeks-without-long-r571412.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/muscle-in-12-weeks-without-long-r571412.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Whitehurst's company, double u products inc., is introducing a new pink DaysAgo counter as part of her commitment to helping women of all ages get into the habit of doing regular self breast exams. Details about the pink DaysAgo can be found on the company's Web site, http://www.howmanydaysago.com. and#8220;I feel very blessed to be a survivor of breast cancer, the most common cancer in women,and#8221; said Whitehurst, who underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy to fight her disease. and#8220;I want women to remember every month to do their self exams, which are designed to find early tumors. When breast cancer is found .. Fri, 02 May 2008 18:35:18 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/pink-daysago-inspired-byco-inventor-kathleen-r569553.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/pink-daysago-inspired-byco-inventor-kathleen-r569553.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Researchers have discovered that Manuka honey is a superior and effective treatment for wound infections. Studies have shown that all varieties of honey have some levels of antibacterial activity, primarily due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide. However, Manuka Honey has a much higher level of activity, up to 30 times greater than that of other types of honey. The studies have shown that Manuka Honey contains an additional antibacterial component found only in honey produced from the nectar that bees gather from the flowers that grow on the Manuka bush which is indigenous to New Zealand and some parts .. Fri, 02 May 2008 08:20:38 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-unique-manuka-factor-umf-r568614.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-unique-manuka-factor-umf-r568614.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Houston tattoo removal experts New Look Laser Tattoo Removal, with locations in Houston and Dallas, Texas, are pleased to offer free consultations to patients in the Houston area seeking to remove unwanted tattoos. New Look (http://www.NewLookHouston.com) has performed thousands of tattoo removal procedures using the world's most advanced tattoo removal laser - Cynosure's Affinity QS. Patients are amazed by how easily their unwanted tattoos can be removed by the experts at New Look, and appreciate the time and attention the medical staff offers to give them the best results. A free consultation offers patients the opportunity to learn more about the .. Thu, 01 May 2008 20:46:57 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/houston-tattoo-removal-clinic-new-look-r567903.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/houston-tattoo-removal-clinic-new-look-r567903.htm Health (PR-inside.com) The new study shows that 30 minutes of exposure can cause profound blood vessel injury, even in healthy young adults, thereby greatly increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and a fatal or crippling heart attack. It concludes that there is no safe lower level of exposure to drifting tobacco smoke. As WebMD noted: 'The researchers learned that in healthy nonsmokers, even brief exposure to secondhand smoke resulted in blood vessel dysfunction and interfered with the activity of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), which are believed to play a key role in repairing blood vessels.' 'Taken together, these findings provide further evidence that .. Thu, 01 May 2008 18:11:18 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/drifting-smoke-profoundly-damages-arteries-r567612.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/drifting-smoke-profoundly-damages-arteries-r567612.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Medical researchers are making it clear - shiny lip gloss may be an invitation to deadly cancer of the lip. Los Angeles County, with perhaps the highest concentration of glam lip women, provided the data used by university cancer experts to document the increased risk. The American Cancer Society says there are some 3,500 new cases lip cancer every year. This particular cancer type, squamous cell carcinoma, can be particularly aggressive, disfiguring the face and even spreading to other organs, resulting in death. There are ways to avoid the risk. Use non-shiny lip gloss. Use a gloss that contains sunblock. Or apply .. Thu, 01 May 2008 18:06:30 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/don-t-gloss-over-the-high-risk-r567599.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/don-t-gloss-over-the-high-risk-r567599.htm Health (PR-inside.com) (30 April, 2008) Exco InTouch, the leading mobile messaging provider for the pharmaceutical industry, announces the introduction of ATLAS™, providing secure and cost-effective short message service (SMS) integration with pharmaceutical and healthcare systems such as EDC and CTMS. This unique, regulatory-compliant enterprise system is used to send SMS messages to any mobile phone across the globe in a wide range of languages. ATLAS is capable of processing over 50 messages per second, and can deliver to over 600 mobile phone operators in more than 200 countries, providing sponsors with unparalleled access capabilities including strong links with Verizon, Motorola and Nokia. .. Thu, 01 May 2008 11:27:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/exco-intouch-facilitates-healthcare-system-r566848.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/exco-intouch-facilitates-healthcare-system-r566848.htm Health (PR-inside.com) California-based YOGABODY™ Naturals is pleased to announce the arrival of STRETCH, the first yoga nutritional supplement specifically designed to meet the needs of today's dynamic yoga students! YOGABODY STRETCH BENEFITS: • FLEXIBILITY - ultra-flexible muscles, joints and connective tissues • REDUCE SORENEESS - fight inflammation and post-practice aches • BOOST ENERGY - mineralize and oxygenate the body • STRENGTHEN IMMUNE SYSTEM - ward off illness • DETOXIFY - out with the old, in with the new YOGABODY™ was created by an American yoga teacher and nutritional coach, Lucas Rockwood, who also owns and operates a yoga retreat studio and health food restaurant .. Thu, 01 May 2008 10:10:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/double-your-flexibility-in-28-days-r566747.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/double-your-flexibility-in-28-days-r566747.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Honey is an ancient remedy that is gaining increased acceptance in the modern treatment of wounds. It has now been discovered that a particular type of honey called 'Manuka Honey' contains even more powerful antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that are effective in destroying a wide range of pathogens and has been shown to be equally effective against antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. In laboratory studies, the effect of exposing MRSA to Manuka Honey was performed using electron microscopy. MRSA that was exposed to Manuka Honey showed noticeable differences to the MRSA that wasn't exposed to Manuka Honey. The notable difference was .. Thu, 01 May 2008 01:25:20 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/using-manuka-honey-to-heal-wounds-r566371.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/using-manuka-honey-to-heal-wounds-r566371.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Bellevue, WA -- Pharmacy OneSource, creator of the Sentri7 web-based clinical rules engine, is pleased to announce a complimentary teleconference on 'The Ins and Outs of a Pharmacy Clinical Rules Engine' presented by industry expert, Michael R. McDaniel, R.Ph., MBA, FASHP, Director of Pharmacy Services at Huntsville Hospital. In the complimentary teleconference Michael McDaniel will speak on Huntsville Hospital's use of pharmacy clinical rules engines, from his home-grown PhRED system to future uses with new web-based and built-in clinical systems. The Ins and Outs of a Pharmacy Clinical Rules Engine Thursday, May 8th, 2008 11:30 am Eastern Standard Time Register: http://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/ed15g33319/ Live attendance is limited to .. Thu, 01 May 2008 00:06:19 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/teleconference-to-help-pharmacists-understand-r566269.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/teleconference-to-help-pharmacists-understand-r566269.htm Health (PR-inside.com) For over the last fifty years the water area of the Aral Sea has decreased by over four times, the volume of water has diminished by ten times with its mineralization having increased by as much as the same-fold. The newly-emerged desert conquers the area adjacent to Aral. The zone of permanent ecological risk encompasses not only the regions located around the drying sea impacted by the factors that negatively affect the quality of life, health, and the gene pool of the locally residing population - the Kyzyl-Orda region of Kazakhstan, Dashkhovuz region of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Karakalpakstan, Khorezm, .. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:41:42 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-aral-sea-problem-must-be-r565419.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-aral-sea-problem-must-be-r565419.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Americans choose to travel overseas for dental care or medical care largely because of lack of insurance. Some have to seek this route despite being insured and Khan, who used Healthbase for his dental travel, was one of them. 'I have pretty good insurance from my employer. However, the orthognathic surgery that I needed was not covered,' says Khan. He had a significant overbite that caused his upper tooth gums to erode. Only a bilateral sagittal split osteotomy surgery to fix his lower jawbone could solve this problem. According to Saroja Mohanasundaram, CEO of Healthbase, 'Orthognathic surgeries are major dental surgeries. .. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:54:55 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/medical-tourism-r564741.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/medical-tourism-r564741.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Medical and Healthcare News and Press release service for the Medical Industry (EMAILWIRE.COM, April 30, 2008) Houston, TX - Medical-Newswire.com ( www.medical-newswire.com ) launches with medical and healthcare news and press releases. The medical news site will feature breaking news and press releases from medical companies, organizations, individuals throughout the world. Medical-Newswire.Com currently receives XML news feeds from EmailWire.com. About EmailWire.Com Emailwire.com™ (http://www.emailwire.com) is a press release distribution service of GroupWeb Media LLC. Emailwire.com™ uses social networking, co-branding, viral marketing, XML, RSS, FTP feeds and E-mail alerts to distribute press releases to major and none major newswires, vertical and social network .. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:08:46 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/medical-newswire-com-launches-with-medical-r564505.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/medical-newswire-com-launches-with-medical-r564505.htm Health (PR-inside.com) ImmuneRegen BioSciences, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IR BioSciences Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:IRBO), today announced an agreement with BioCure, Inc., to design and develop a novel wound-healing product. Under the recently executed Material Transfer Agreement (MTA), BioCure will utilize ImmuneRegen's Homspera™ for the development of a combination product composed of the potential wound-healing therapeutic Homspera and BioCure's GelSpray™, a spray-on liquid bandage that has obtained 510(k) market clearance from the FDA. 'Homspera can directly enhance fibroblast growth,' said Hal Siegel, Ph.D., ImmuneRegen's vice president and chief scientific officer. 'In addition, we have shown Homspera can stimulate blood-forming stem cells to .. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:59:23 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/immuneregen-and-biocure-collaborate-on-r563722.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/immuneregen-and-biocure-collaborate-on-r563722.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Paradise Valley, Arizona - April 29, 2008 - According to a recent article in SingleMindedWomen.com, pollution of the Earth's environment is having a startling affect on the male population. The article, entitle, 'Where are all the Men? Ask Mother Nature' relays recent information from Center for Disease Control in Atlanta that many manmade pollutants mimic the female hormone estrogen is accounting for a lowered birth rate for males. The higher concentration of certain pollutants that a woman of childbearing years has in her bloodstream has a direct correlation on the chances she has of bearing a male child. This disturbing .. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:58:48 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/bye-bye-guys-women-are-winning-r563719.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/bye-bye-guys-women-are-winning-r563719.htm Health (PR-inside.com) 'Although Dr. Stewart urged health warnings, he had no authority to order them,' notes law professor John Banzhaf of George Washington University. In fact, the story is somewhat more complicated, he explains. Following the release of the first US Surgeon General's report by Dr. Luther Terry, the Federal Trade Commission [FTC] -- which did have the authority -- began moving towards ordering clear and strong health warnings on cigarette packs. However the tobacco industry persuaded Congress to step in, force the FTC to back off, and then passed a statute requiring only the weakest possible warnings: 'SMOKING MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR .. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:22:49 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-york-times-obituary-is-wrong-r563651.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/new-york-times-obituary-is-wrong-r563651.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Linda Hurcombe receives CCHR UK Human Rights Award EAST GRINSTEAD: On Saturday 19 April, teacher and writer Linda Hurcombe was presented with a Human Rights Award for her work campaigning to expose the dangers of psychiatric treatments since the tragic death of her daughter just over 10 years ago. The Award, presented at the 39th Anniversary of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights United Kingdom (CCHR), recognised Linda for her strength and dedication to raise public awareness about the dangers of antidepressants following the death of her nineteen-year-old daughter Caitlin in 1998 after she started taking Prozac. In the presence of Ambassadors and .. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:24:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/linda-hurcombe-receives-cchr-uk-human-r562092.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/linda-hurcombe-receives-cchr-uk-human-r562092.htm Health (PR-inside.com) EAST GRINSTEAD: On Saturday 19 April, Dorking-based Dr Robert Verkerk was awarded for his work to protect natural healthcare across Europe. The Award, presented at the 39th Anniversary of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights United Kingdom (CCHR), recognised Dr Verkerk for his work to expose the multinational pharmaceutical interests and giant food companies to limit the public's access to herbs, vitamins and other therapies. In the presence of Ambassadors and High Commissioners representing their countries from around the world, as well as the Mayor of East Grinstead, fraud expert Mr Bill Trueman made the presentation to Dr Verkerk at Saint Hill .. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:24:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/dr-robert-verkerk-awarded-for-protecting-r562091.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dr-robert-verkerk-awarded-for-protecting-r562091.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Honey contains hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), which is a known antiseptic that can be used to clear infections and heal wounds. In addition, honey is high in sugar, low in protein and very acidic. These factors combine to make honey capable of killing contaminants it comes into contact with. Scientists have now found that various types of honey contain different antibacterial substances. Research has proven that 'Manuka Honey' heals and sterilizes wounds and ulcers, more so than other types of honey and even traditional forms of medicine. It also assists in the growth of new skin and contains antibacterial properties that are .. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:37:33 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/manuka-honey-destroys-mrsa-and-heals-r562023.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/manuka-honey-destroys-mrsa-and-heals-r562023.htm Health (PR-inside.com) The use of professional coaching services has seen a dramatic upswing in the last few years, primarily in the upper-income level demographic. Beginning today, a new coaching service will be offered by Love Yourself Coaching of East Windsor NJ. The announcement was made today by Helen Burton, CEC, ACC, founder and President of Love Yourself Coaching. The new service, designated as the ‘Love Yourself Coaching Daily Support Program' is unique in the industry, in that it offers the opportunity for nearly any person to experience the value of daily coaching; a service normally reserved for that higher-income person. In a landmark .. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:36:46 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-coaching-service-to-be-offered-r562021.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/new-coaching-service-to-be-offered-r562021.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Stress is a part of modern day living, it is therefore important to put in place techniques to manage it in an effort to limit the negative impact stress may have on your body. It is also beneficial to work on ways to reduce exposure to stressful situations in the first place, which is always easier said than done, but definitely worth thinking about. Ultimately including positive lifestyle goals in each and every day, such as those listed below, may help you avoid the effects of chronic stress. Remember occasional stress is not a bad thing. It is when stress is .. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:45:15 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/beat-stress-and-depression-in-r560201.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/beat-stress-and-depression-in-r560201.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Finding answers to your hair care questions has never been easier with the launch of a new maternity beauty and hair care site called, www.maternitysalon.com -Can you color your hair while pregnant? -Why do women lose their hair post pregnancy? -What hair color alternatives are available? -Which hair color best suits me? -How can I achieve the optimal 'mommy makeover' without plastic surgery? These are just some of the questions many women are plagued with on a daily basis. MaternitySalon.com offers a resource for expectant and new mothers to find hair products exclusively designed for them. The products are rich in botanicals .. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:54:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/pregnancy-maternity-hair-care-r559849.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/pregnancy-maternity-hair-care-r559849.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Obesity is a public health issue in every part of the world and day by day obesity rates are increasing in almost every country. According to weightlosswand.com, the obesity problem cannot be ignored by stating reasons such as genetics, environment or learned behaviors. It needs to be addressed at an early stage in order to gain control over it. Obesity epidemic is the consequence of various factors such as sedentary lifestyle, stress, anxiety, diet and presence of illness. The research conducted by weightlosswand.com concludes that a comprehensive approach towards the problem from all areas is necessary to make people aware .. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:01:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/weightlosswand-com-urges-comprehensive-approach-r559555.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/weightlosswand-com-urges-comprehensive-approach-r559555.htm Health (PR-inside.com) What exactly is açaí (hrrp://www.prima-acai.com) anyway? It is a berry that grows on acai palms, a plant native to the Amazon region in nothern Brazil. For several years the fruit has been widely popular in Brazil, being used in a variety of drinks, juices and even ice cream. Since the 1930s and 1940s there have been studies done on the health benefits of açaí berry (often spelled as acai). But not until recently has the fruit been more heavily analyzed for it's nutritional/phytochemical properties. It has been lauded as one of the most nutritious foods in world. The acai berry is: .. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 23:23:56 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/opa-health-is-now-giving-away-r559530.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/opa-health-is-now-giving-away-r559530.htm Health (PR-inside.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brian Van Norman 919.232.5008 Brian@articulon.com Transformation, Inc. to Participate in Health and Wellness Fair RALEIGH, N.C. (April 26, 2008) - Barry Bragg, president and CEO of Transformation, Inc., a Raleigh-based health and wellness studio, announces today that the company will participate in Down East Hearing Care's first annual Health and Wellness Fair. The event will be held on May 1 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Raleigh. During the event, members of the Transformation team will offer free consultation appointments, as well as provide on-site education at the event. .. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:40:34 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/event-takes-place-may-r558842.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/event-takes-place-may-r558842.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Arthritis is inflammation of the joints, resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage which normally protects the joint, allowing for smooth movement. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joint, for example, during walking. Without the usual amount of cartilage, the bones rub together, causing pain, swelling, inflammation and stiffness. Joint inflammation can be due to an injury, broken bone, infection, autoimmune disease or general wear and tear on the joints. Sometime, the inflammation doesn't go away, resulting in long-term pain. Inflammatory pain is generally felt in the hips, knees or .. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:34:30 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/manuka-honey-relieves-pain-by-reducing-r558364.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/manuka-honey-relieves-pain-by-reducing-r558364.htm Health (PR-inside.com) With more and more Americans getting tattoos, and the success of shows like LA Ink and Miami Ink, some people ask why a Harvard-educated businessman would be setting up a chain of tattoo removal clinics. But, Ryan Lambert, President of New Look Laser Tattoo Removal, with tattoo removal clinics in Dallas and Houston, says that 'tattoo regret' is inevitable for many of these people, and his business has been very successful in meeting patient demand for removal that is safe, effective, and affordable. 'Our Dallas and Houston tattoo removal patients are seeking to remove tattoos that don't meet their needs .. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:08:45 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/dallas-tattoo-removal-clinic-new-look-r558104.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dallas-tattoo-removal-clinic-new-look-r558104.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Having a Bad Hair Day? We all have them and no one is exempt even an award winning hairstylist. But what we do have is tons of great professional advice to manage those crazy tresses. Did you know that a bad hair day can affect your attitude, productivity, and make you feel depressed? Yes, our hair has a very intense result on our daily ability to function, of course not all heads are created equal and this being said there may be a minor case of 'bad hair' or a more severe case of 'bad hair,' which may be easily mended. .. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:04:27 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/having-a-bad-hair-day-new-r558097.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/having-a-bad-hair-day-new-r558097.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Boulder, CO - April 2008 - Discover the latest innovations and developments in holistic pet health and wellness and socialize your pooch at Muttropolis' annual 'Health, Wellness and Spaw Day' being held at Muttropolis' Boulder location. At 9:00 a.m., Doga Yoga in partnership with lululemon athletica, will kick off the festivities, where pet parents and furry friends are encouraged to paw-ticipate in a fun, all-levels appropriate yoga class. For this event, please bring a Yoga mat or large towel, water, comfortable clothes, a sense of humor and a $10 donation (all proceeds will directly bene-fit the Morris Animal Foundation's Canine .. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:27:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/guests-will-enjoy-a-howlistic-afternoon-r557982.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/guests-will-enjoy-a-howlistic-afternoon-r557982.htm Health (PR-inside.com) With a strategic focus on search engine optimization (SEO), exceptional website content and continuous improvement, eDrugstore.MD, the Internet's leading online pharmacy, has succeeded in edging out its web-based competitors. (Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that there are anywhere between 200 and 400 domestic companies offering similar services.) 'Our goal is a never-ending commitment to the public,' avers Ron Collins, PR Manager, eDrugstore.MD. 'We are constantly working to better our practices to stay ahead of the game, and our ranking reflects that dedication. We like being the leader in terms of online pharmacies; consequently, we'll do whatever it takes .. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:04:40 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/since-2002-edrugstore-md-has-filled-prescriptions-r557898.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/since-2002-edrugstore-md-has-filled-prescriptions-r557898.htm Health (PR-inside.com) She concluded that many of these issues may directly impact their ability to participate in exercise and needed to be addressed with the involvement of the whole family. These problems are in addition to the basic deficits in communication abilities, social skills, and behaviour. Some of these problems are listed below. • Coordination: clumsy, fall often, knock people over, run into people • Visual Tracking: unable to follow balls • Slow Mental Processing: slow reaction times, hard to anticipate • Short Attention Span: poor coordination • Fine Motor Skills: difficulty manually manipulating items Therefore Kibler concluded that parents need to structure the exercise to the abilities .. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:00:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/funfit-s-family-inclusive-programming-shown-r557771.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/funfit-s-family-inclusive-programming-shown-r557771.htm Health (PR-inside.com) (Umeå, Sweden) RSA Biomedical has signed an agreement with Synthes to include their impressive lineup of templates in mdesk™. mdesk™, the market-leading orthopedic preoperative planning and templating system, will strengthen its position within the area of trauma and fracture with the addition of the Synthes templates. 'This, together with the new version (mdesk 3.0), our coming expansion within the US, and our continued success in Europe, will make 2008 a very interesting year', according to Product Manager Erik Wetter. This newly signed contract will make mdesk™ the full-range solution for orthopedic surgeons worldwide. 'With this agreement we show that we are .. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:23:09 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/mdesk-to-include-synthes-templates-r556851.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/mdesk-to-include-synthes-templates-r556851.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Tucson, AZ - April 2008 - Discover the latest innovations and developments in holistic pet health and wellness and socialize your pooch at Muttropolis' annual ‘Health, Wellness and Spaw Day'. The event will be held at Muttropolis' La Encantada location in Tucson, AZ. At 10 a.m. two-legged companions and their pooches are invited to attend this special day of pampering and doggy fun. The event will feature valuable health and wellness advice from pet nutrition experts and calming aromatherapy treatments for dogs and cats. While mom gets pampered with Blue Mercury's facials and hand massages, pets enjoy a complimentary ‘Paw-di-cure' .. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:31:23 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/guests-will-enjoy-a-howlistic-afternoon-r556665.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/guests-will-enjoy-a-howlistic-afternoon-r556665.htm Health (PR-inside.com) SAN DIEGO - April 2008 - Discover the latest innovations and devel-opments in holistic pet health and wellness and socialize your pooch at Muttropolis' annual ‘Health, Wellness and Spaw Day' being held at Muttro-polis' La Jolla and Solana Beach locations. Each event will be kicking off the day with Doga Yoga at 9:00 am, where pet parents and furry friends are encouraged to paw-ticipate in a fun, all-levels appropriate yoga class. For this event, please bring a recommended $10 donation, a Yoga mat or large towel, water, comfortable clothes and a sense of humor! People feet and puppy paws will .. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:30:27 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/guests-will-enjoy-a-howlistic-weekend-r556664.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/guests-will-enjoy-a-howlistic-weekend-r556664.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Dallas tattoo removal patients are seeking every advantage in a tight job market and uncertain economy. Educational and training credentials, strong references, a full resume, and tattoo-free skin are eagerly sought by many. Tattoo removal? Where did this come from? Many Dallas patients seek to remove an unwanted tattoo in order to improve their competitiveness in the job market, says Ryan Lambert, President of New Look. 'We see clients every day who are looking to remove a tattoo that doesn't fit with their lifestyle. What was fun when they were younger no longer meets their needs when they are entertaining clients, .. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:33:21 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/dallas-tattoo-removal-clinic-offers-a-r556328.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dallas-tattoo-removal-clinic-offers-a-r556328.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Offering competitive pricing on genuine drugs, the company currently sells medications such as Viagra, Cialis and Xenical using high-end encryption and top-notch fulfillment practices. With a large library of informative articles and the strictest security practices in the industry, eDrugstore.MD has led the way in the online pharmaceutical marketplace for over half a decade. And in 2007, the organization implemented search engine optimization (SEO) strategies to ensure that more consumers were aware of their fair, affordable pricing structures and wide array of products. 'Many consumers were missing out on eDrugstore.MD's offerings,' explains Ron Collins, PR Manager, eDrugstore.MD. 'We had always focused so .. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:19:54 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/since-2002-over-one-million-consumers-r556122.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/since-2002-over-one-million-consumers-r556122.htm Health (PR-inside.com) For years Dr. Waldman has been providing the Toronto area with the best in cosmetic dentistry in hopes of finding the answers to these questions. Now Dr. Waldman wants to share a new product with you that is changing the face of teeth whitening across the globe. What is it? Well simply put it is Zoom! The Zoom! Chairside Whitening System is a scientifically advanced procedure designed to help everyday people regain the brilliance of their smile. It is a procedure that is safe, amazingly effective and conveniently fast. With Zoom! and Dr. Waldman you will see instant results, without .. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:29:20 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/instantaneous-teeth-whitening-solution-zoom-r554515.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/instantaneous-teeth-whitening-solution-zoom-r554515.htm Health (PR-inside.com) This strategic marketing move by eDrugstore.MD was precipitated by a desire to give men and women a better understanding of their pharmaceutical options. 'Many consumers simply do not realize they needn't pay exorbitantly for their prescription medications- they don't know that there's a legitimate choice,' notes [insert full name], eDrugstore.MD's [insert title]. 'By establishing SEO methodologies, eDrugstore.MD has been able to establish relationships with people around the United States who need genuine, FDA-approved drugs like Viagra, Cialis and Xenical but don't want to drain their bank accounts or max out their credit cards to pay for them.' To accomplish their cyber-expansion plans, .. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:21:20 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/last-week-edrugstore-md-the-world-s-leading-r554491.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/last-week-edrugstore-md-the-world-s-leading-r554491.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Have your breasts lost their youthful vigor after breastfeeding? 'Breast implants can help women by enhancing volume and adjusting the position of the nipple,' Dr. Deutsch says. 'A woman can enjoy the same youthful figure she had before pregnancy.' While a standard augmentation may be all that is necessary, many women need adjustments in shape as well as size. Some breasts even require lifting. Only a surgeon with training and experience in all aspects of surgery of the breast is qualified to assess and treat this need. Often, unqualified surgeons who are unaware or incapable of all options perform augmentation without .. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:53:40 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/breast-augmentation-revealed-the-scoop-r553913.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/breast-augmentation-revealed-the-scoop-r553913.htm Health (PR-inside.com) The Manuka bush (Leptospermum Scoparium) is a plant, native to New Zealand, that blooms flowers producing a unique nectar that bees use to manufacture a very special type of honey. This honey is known as 'Manuka Honey' and has been used as a natural medicine for many years to treat a variety of different health conditions such as eczema, ringworm, wounds and burns. Recent studies have shown that the antibacterial activity of Manuka Honey is extremely effective, even more so than pharmaceuticals with no side effects. It contains natural antimicrobial properties that quicken the healing process and reduce scarring in .. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:13:11 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/manuka-honey-vs-bacterial-and-fungal-r553826.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/manuka-honey-vs-bacterial-and-fungal-r553826.htm Health (PR-inside.com) (Atlanta, Georgia) --- Automatic Life, Inc is approved by the IRS as a nonprofit public charity with tax exempt status. The public charity focuses on minority organ donor awareness and specifically targets African American and Hispanic communities. Stressing that African American and Hispanic communities are seriously at risk and dying from the lack of minority organ donations. According to Kyle Ransom, who serves as Chairman and also a Cofounder of the public charity. Reveals there are many opportunities and several ways that individuals as well as businesses can offer support to help save lives. Ransom stresses that the public charity .. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:11:56 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/automatic-life-inc-seeking-financial-support-r553824.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/automatic-life-inc-seeking-financial-support-r553824.htm Health (PR-inside.com) (Nottingham, UK, 3 March 2008). ClinPhone, the world's largest Clinical Technology Organization (CTO), announces the launch of its new combined Electronic Data Capture (EDC) and Interactive Voice Response/Interactive Web Response (IVR/IWR) solution. This unique integrated offering provides significant benefits which enable sponsors to streamline the clinical trials process. The new combined offering integrates two industry-leading solutions-DataLabs by ClinPhone (EDC) and ClinPhone's Randomization, Trial Supply Management and ePRO solutions (IVR/IWR). Total assurance of the accuracy of data shared between applications is guaranteed through ClinPhone's Connect integration platform, complete with a full integration audit trail. Full visibility of the data integration process .. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:52:25 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/clinphone-eliminates-common-integration-headaches-r553780.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/clinphone-eliminates-common-integration-headaches-r553780.htm Health (PR-inside.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brian Van Norman 919.232.5008 Brian@articulon.com Raleigh's Transformation, Inc. to Participate in Bedford at Falls River Spring Fling Fitness and Wellness Studio Offers Free Resources and Consultation Appointments RALEIGH, N.C. (April 23, 2008) - Barry Bragg, president and CEO of Transformation, Inc., a Raleigh-based health and wellness studio, announces today that the company will participate in the Bedford at Falls River Spring Fling this Saturday, April 26 from noon until 5 p.m. Members of the Transformation team will offer free consultation appointments, as well as provide on-site education at the event. 'The Spring Fling is a wonderful opportunity for .. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:59:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/fitness-and-wellness-studio-offers-free-r553580.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/fitness-and-wellness-studio-offers-free-r553580.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Honey has been used for centuries to aid skin health and beauty. However, studies have indicated that not all honey is created equal. One specific type of honey known as 'Manuka Honey', has proven to have more healing properties than all the others. It is derived from the nectar of a particular floral source indigenous to New Zealand. Scientists have now discovered that Manuka Honey even has more healing properties than antibiotics and other forms of traditional medicine and therefore is more effective in treating certain symptoms. Studies show that the medicinal benefits of Manuka Honey are extraordinary for moisturizing, .. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:18:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/manuka-honey-creams-for-skin-care-r552221.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/manuka-honey-creams-for-skin-care-r552221.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Bellevue, Wash. -- Pharmacy OneSource, Inc., software as a service provider to more than 1,000 hospitals in the United States, announced today that its Quantifi clinical documentation program continues to be successful in helping clients show cost savings, establish benchmarks and trend clinical and quality pharmacy activities. Pharmacy OneSource has 28,262 users currently documenting in Quantifi who have recorded more than $90 million in cost savings in the first quarter of 2008. 'Our intervention documentation tripled once we started using Quantifi with the interface to our ADT system. Our monthly intervention total has increased to over 1,600 documented entries,' said Philip .. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:16:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/quantifi-users-documented-more-than-r552217.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/quantifi-users-documented-more-than-r552217.htm Health (PR-inside.com) OXYGEN ZONE CONSULTATION IN MANCHESTER AT RE-ENHANCE CLINIC Examination and price offer in the UK to avoid any unpleasant surprises! Aftercare in UK for your total peace of mind! Oxygen Zone is very proud to announce a newly established relationship with Mere Medical Ltd (trading as Re-Enhance) and Dr. Martin Kinsella. That cooperation is making possible to give an insight of expertise and ability of our accredited dentists and their staff to a potential Oxygen Zone dental treatment users and also the professional assessment of work needed to be done on those patients. Doctors can, on sight determine the treatment option that .. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:49:18 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/oxygen-zone-consultation-in-manchester-at-r550827.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/oxygen-zone-consultation-in-manchester-at-r550827.htm Health (PR-inside.com) The Chelsea Therapy Team are a unique bunch of therapists all available in one unique room. No other therapy room offers so many specialists who are fully registered and as welcoming as the Chelsea Therapy Team. You come first! You'll be eased into a calming atmosphere and will feel better after one visit. Visit the Chelsea Therapy Room website (www.chelseacomplementarytherapy.co.uk) to find out more about how you can get help with addictions, allergies, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, chronic pain, depression, dieting and weight loss, eczema, electro-sensitivity, hay fever, IBS, infertility, insomnia, menopause, migraines, panic attacks, PMT, sports injury, stress and a .. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:39:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/better-your-health-and-happiness-r550202.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/better-your-health-and-happiness-r550202.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Bellevue, WA -- Pharmacy OneSource, Inc. today released the results of its exclusive on-line polls for the first quarter of 2008. Highlights include that nearly 42% of pharmacy professionals have worked in retail and would not do it again, and 74% of pharmacy professionals think there should be a law requiring all prescriptions to be electronically produced instead of handwritten. The full results of each poll from January - March 2008 are listed below. Media sources are encouraged to utilize these poll results and attribution to PharmacyOneSource.com is requested. Should pharmacists and doctors in addiction treatment programs still be allowed to practice? Yes .. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:14:58 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/nearly-42-of-pharmacy-professionals-have-r549995.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/nearly-42-of-pharmacy-professionals-have-r549995.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Recognized for its quality Manuka honeys, Manuka Choice Distribution, a Canadian based company, signed an agreement with Dublin based VK Distribution Ltd, to exclusively represent the Manuka Choice line in Ireland in July 2007. Today, Manuka Choice is challenging the way consumers understand honey and the how one word (pasteurized) on the label should actually influence their choice of honey. No longer is honey just the sticky treat Winnie the Poo would be seen eating, but something Supermodels and actresses rave about. It has become a sort after luxury that gained value in a very short period of time. According .. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:59:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/a-new-world-class-creamy-manuka-r549418.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/a-new-world-class-creamy-manuka-r549418.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Bloomfield, MI - Finding quick and easy answers to health concerns and worries, along with accurate information about medicare, social security, long-term care and other health issues is a major concern for seniors solved by http://www.50PlusWEBHealth.com 'When you're dealing with strange symptoms you've never had before, all kinds of worries go through your mind. Getting answers quickly and easily, without worrying how you will pay for it, can bring a great deal of peace of mind to seniors,' explained William Person, founder of 50PlusWEBHealth.com. The web site provides information and access to over 900 health related web sites. It is a .. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:23:32 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/solutions-for-medicare-social-security-long-term-r549063.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/solutions-for-medicare-social-security-long-term-r549063.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Ringworm is a skin infection that looks like a red or brown, circular lesion. Ringworm can appear lighter in the center which makes it look like a ring. Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm. It's caused by fungal parasites and can exist anywhere on the skin. Fungi are microorganisms that survive by feeding on skin tissue, hair and nails. Statistics indicate that about 20% of the population has ringworm or some type of fungal condition at any given time. Eliminating fungal infections can be difficult and extremely frustrating. Sometimes, ringworm can be misdiagnosed as eczema or other .. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:29:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/treating-ringworm-and-other-fungal-conditions-r547705.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/treating-ringworm-and-other-fungal-conditions-r547705.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Honeymark International has developed a niche in the OTC health care products market by using a natural ingredient that has more healing power than pharmaceuticals and traditional forms of medicine. Manuka Honey is Honeymark's secret weapon and it seems to be working. Their products are getting great results even in cases where nothing else has worked. These products can be purchased over-the-counter without a prescription. Below is a list of symptoms that Manuka Honey has been successful in treating. Eczema: There is documented evidence supporting the use of Manuka Honey to treat eczema and other forms of dermatitis. Manuka Honey has been .. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:35:40 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/medical-uses-for-manuka-honey-r547005.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/medical-uses-for-manuka-honey-r547005.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Sunrise, FL - Kimberly Marin, AP, RD, a local alternative healthcare professional, has improved healthcare services through the use of the latest biotechnology from ZYTO Corp. ZYTO Corp. provides the technology that is used by a rapidly growing number of healthcare practitioners who say it enables them to make better clinical decisions, and helps them to serve more people in a shorter period of time. 'The use of ZYTO technology has made it easier for me to assist more people in my practice, and more accurately determine how to help them on the road to better health,' explained Marin, who is offering .. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:13:17 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/sunrise-alternative-healthcare-uses-latest-r546402.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/sunrise-alternative-healthcare-uses-latest-r546402.htm Health (PR-inside.com) (EMAILWIRE.COM, April 19, 2008 ) PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania - Pegasus Blue Star Fund announced today that it has completed its investment in Cancer Treatment Services International, L.P. ('CTSI'), which is developing an international network of integrated cancer treatment facilities. CTSI is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In order to improve access to advanced treatment modalities in regions of the world where cancer treatment options are currently inadequate or nonexistent, CTSI is building an international network of integrated cancer treatment facilities. 'The investment by Pegasus Blue Star Fund will enable CTSI to expand its operations in the U.S. and India, as well as penetrate .. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:32:26 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/pegasus-blue-star-fund-completes-investment-r546194.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/pegasus-blue-star-fund-completes-investment-r546194.htm Health (PR-inside.com) New Look's president, Ryan Lambert describes laser tattoo removal as 'an increasingly popular cosmetic treatment for women and men looking for a safe and effective way to get a new look.' Mr. Lambert's business has locations in Houston and Dallas and only offers one procedure - tattoo removal. 'Tattoo removal is a procedure that really should be performed by specialists. It requires a different laser than laser hair removal, facial resurfacing, and other aesthetic treatments, and after thousands of procedures, our medical staff has seen it all.' The most common tattoos to be removed, according to New Look's nurse practitioner .. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:12:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/dallas-tattoo-removal-clinic-new-look-r546115.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dallas-tattoo-removal-clinic-new-look-r546115.htm Health (PR-inside.com) That is the plot of a controversial new film titled 'The Pack' which is raising intriguing, emotional, and complicated questions about choice, individual responsibility, and the scope of criminal law. http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/080416/0387416.html It also drives home just how strong the evidence now is that tens of thousand of nonsmokers - including several thousand children - are killed each year as a result of someone else's smoking. As the evidence that secondhand tobacco smoke kills tens of thousands of Americans each year multiplies, the potential for civil - and possibly even criminal - liability for subjecting other people to it grows, says public interest law .. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:19:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/wife-indicted-for-killing-husband-with-r545859.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/wife-indicted-for-killing-husband-with-r545859.htm Health (PR-inside.com) The term Apitherapy refers to the use of bee products, such as honey, for medical purposes. Honey has been used for medicinal purposes for many years as a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals and has been successful in treating a variety of different symptoms from infected wounds to eczema. One particular type of honey known as 'Manuka Honey' has been proven to have more healing properties than other types of honey. As a result, Manuka Honey is now being used as a main ingredient in some health care products. There are many benefits to using Manuka Honey for medical purposes. It's antibacterial .. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:16:20 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/apitherapy-and-the-medical-use-of-r544865.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/apitherapy-and-the-medical-use-of-r544865.htm Health (PR-inside.com) The detection of cell surface proteins is often essential to evaluate its biological functions and to develop therapeutic drugs. Conventionally, Flow cytometry and cell-based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) have been used for this purpose. Recently, Dr. Meng and her colleagues used a quantitative high throughput electrochemiluminescent (ECL) assay method using carbon surface electrodes built into the bottom of microwell plates to detect cell surface proteins on live cells. For suspension cells, Dr. they found that this assay method has a higher throughput than cell-based ELISA, since the carbon surface plates bind cells tightly enough to allow plates to be washed .. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:53:38 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/gloria-meng-senior-scientist-of-technology-r544836.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/gloria-meng-senior-scientist-of-technology-r544836.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Dozens of women have joined a waiting list set up by Selfridges to buy a £125 face serum that boasts the world's first and only topical bioengineered human growth hormone. The initial order of 3 Lab H Serum, available exclusively at Selfridges, home to the world's largest beauty hall, sold out in just one week. This miracle cure is able to return skin to a youthful appearance through the growth hormone 'human Oligopeptide p-9''s ability to re-awaken dormant skin cells. The serum also claims to reverse skin pigmentation caused by natural ageing and prolonged sun exposure. A further supply of fifty bottles .. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:14:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/sold-out-at-selfridges-r544467.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/sold-out-at-selfridges-r544467.htm Health (PR-inside.com) April 18, 2008 - For those who like incense but hate the smoke, a new incense burner, called the Organo-Leptic Incense Oven, provides all-natural virtually smoke-free incense enjoyment. Exclusive to the website: www.Organo-Leptic.com, The Organo-Leptic Incense Stove was brought to market by Kerry Hughes, M.Sc., Author of The Incense Bible (Haworth Press), one of the first books on incense to focus on natural incense. The Organo-Leptic Incense Oven is a thick copper bowl that sits atop a copper wire base on top of a beautiful agate slab. A copper olive oil candle sits below the bowl, and is reusable simply .. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:05:24 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/author-of-the-incense-bible-makes-r544442.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/author-of-the-incense-bible-makes-r544442.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Skin care is, and should, be an important part of every woman's life. Our skin is not only an important organ, like our heart, it is our largest organ. Skin protects us against infection and illness. Looking after our skin helps to keep us from developing acne, or wrinkles and reduces the risk of developing various types of skin cancer. It's always easier to look good if you have the right beauty products .There are really nothing like an effective skin care product but most of women prefer buy cheap products instead of effective products which are expensive. According to a .. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:20:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/skincarevalley-com-feels-proud-in-delivering-r543900.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/skincarevalley-com-feels-proud-in-delivering-r543900.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Many parents assume that using pesticide based shampoos will rid them of their head lice. But unfortunately, that's not the case. In fact, you do not need chemicals at all. You can safely remove head lice simply by using all natural products. Leaving just one louse can cause a complete re-infestation within weeks. Manual removal is crucial! Finally, families have a solution and no longer have to struggle. Hair Care Therapy provides manual head lice and nit removal service in the Bay Area. Our back-to-basics approach is guaranteed safe for everyone. We know how difficult getting rid of head lice .. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:38:18 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/this-may-be-nitpicking-but-she-s-r542610.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/this-may-be-nitpicking-but-she-s-r542610.htm Health (PR-inside.com) In her recent article on the subject, Single Women and Health Insurance: Hope for the Space Between a Rock and a Hard Place, SingleMindedWomen.com's Health Channel editor, Tracy Morris, exposes one woman's reality and offers experienced tips on where to find individual policies, and what to do about medical needs that arise when you're not covered. It's not just women living at poverty level, either, who are finding themselves unable to access the world's greatest medical technology (let alone the most minimal well-woman annual exam.) Single mother, Leah (who requested anonymity for the story, readable at http://www.singlemindedwomen.com/fullArticle.aspx?id=360), has even more company than .. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:34:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/single-women-we-ve-got-your-number-r542380.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/single-women-we-ve-got-your-number-r542380.htm Health (PR-inside.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Brian Van Norman 919.232.5008 Brian@articulon.com Transformation, Inc. Teams up with Former NCSU Football Stars to Fight Cancer Funds Raised to Support Holt Foundation RALEIGH, N.C. (April 16, 2008) - Barry Bragg, president and CEO of Transformation, Inc., a Raleigh-based health and wellness studio, announces today that the company is donating a fitness and nutrition package to the Holt Brothers' Celebrity Weekend 2008, an event benefiting the Holt Foundation. The package will be auctioned off during a Black Tie Gala held at Sullivan's Steakhouse on Sunday, April 20 at 6 p.m. 'The Holt Brothers continue to be a .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:25:27 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/funds-raised-to-support-holt-foundation-r541876.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/funds-raised-to-support-holt-foundation-r541876.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Anavex Life Sciences Corp. ('ANAVEX') (OTCBB: AVXL) today announced the appointment of Dr. Dimitri Goundis as Project Director of Clinical Development as the company prepares to enter human clinical trials with its lead Alzheimer's compound within the next 12 months. Dr. Goundis has more than 20 years experience in the management of clinical trials, including leadership positions at Speedel AG (SWX: SPPN), The Medicines Company (NASDAQ: MDCO) and Roche (SWX: ROG). He has successfully led the development of several medications currently on the market, including SPP 100 (Tekturna/Rasilez), which was licensed by Novartis (NYSE: NVS) and subsequently approved by the US .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:07:10 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/anavex-life-sciences-corp-otcbb-avxl-r541608.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/anavex-life-sciences-corp-otcbb-avxl-r541608.htm Health (PR-inside.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Amy Wojciechowski amy@articulon.com (919) 232-5008 National MS Society Offers Tips for Starting Workplace Teams Companies Encouraged to Participate in Fundraising Event and Increase Corporate Visibility RALEIGH, N.C. (April 14, 2008) - The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers tips for starting workplace teams for participation in the 2008 Walk MS event to be held on May 3. A team consists of a captain and at least three additional team members, and there is no cost to start a team. 'Walk MS is not only a great opportunity to raise funds for MS research, programs, and .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:56:10 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/companies-encouraged-to-participate-in-r541437.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/companies-encouraged-to-participate-in-r541437.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Biomoda's innovative, non-invasive technology is designed for early lung cancer screening of large populations at a reasonable cost. With the technology, clinicians can identify cancerous or aberrant cells extracted from samples of lung sputum; cancerous cells glow red under fluorescent light and can be detected under a microscope. Current diagnostic methods for lung cancer, including CT scans and X-rays, often detect the disease at more advanced stages. Biomoda's technology compliments these tools by screening for signs of lung cancer at an earlier stage, ensuring that patients receive advanced tests at the appropriate time. 'We are pleased to receive this new .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:38:43 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/u-s-patent-and-trademark-office-grants-r541098.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/u-s-patent-and-trademark-office-grants-r541098.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Novosibirsk, Russia -- Contemporary asthma treatment can be different according to the severity of asthma symptoms in each patient. There are three main types of treatment: medication, desensitization (when the body gradually adapts to the allergen) and respiratory exercises, which are known as Buteyko therapy. 'We have invented a device, which is a step forward in respiratory therapy; we have inherited and developed the findings of a well known Russian scientist Buteyko, and believe that our device can help thousands of asthma patients around the world to alleviate the symptoms of the disease,' says Sergey Zinatulin, the leading respiratory specialist at .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:28:51 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/a-new-asthma-treatment-without-medication-r541066.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/a-new-asthma-treatment-without-medication-r541066.htm Health (PR-inside.com) Arthritis is a painful condition involving damage to the joints of the body. It is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 50. There are different types of arthritis, each of which caused by different elements. The most common form of arthritis, known as osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease and is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint or age. Millions of people are affected by this condition, approximately 20 million in the U.S. alone. The symptoms tend to worsen with age. Proper treatment is essential to slowing the progression. Other .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:54:59 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/natural-pain-relief-for-arthritis-and-r540190.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/natural-pain-relief-for-arthritis-and-r540190.htm