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Updegraff Vision Proudly Supports The Pediatric Cancer Foundation

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:52:48 MST

October 23-25th marked the 12th annual tournament bringing together anglers and celebrities fighting the battle against pediatric cancer. Stephen Updegraff, MD, has supported the foundation and it's efforts for many years. St. Petersburg, Fla. (Vocus) November 7, 2009 -- The weekend of October 23-25 marked the 12th annual tournament bringing...

Dallas Bariatric Surgeon Offers Multiple Options for Patients Considering Weight Loss Surgery in a Rough Economy

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:52:38 MST

In the current economic climate, many Americans are monitoring their pocketbooks closely and are only spending money on what that they consider to be absolutely essential. Dallas weight loss surgeon David D. Kim believes that it’s very important for overweight and obese men and women to receive treatment to improve their health, and he is trying to make weight l...

UK Boobs Get a Boost with 'Breastox'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:52:27 MST

Forget ‘sweatox’ or ‘Boytox’, the new trend emerging in the UK is the usage of the anti-ageing jab ‘Breastox’ – or breast botox. Botox, when injected into the décolletage, can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lift and tighten the chest area around the breasts, leaving smoother, younger-looking skin....

Hot Peppers and Caffeine Relieve Painful Feet, Toe Fungus and Foot Odor

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:52:13 MST

A new foot spray from Greensations fights pain and increases circulation with the power of hot peppers and caffeine. ThermaFeet targets foot pain and soreness with a soothing natural formula that also contains Black Walnut, Goldenseal, Vitamin C and Alpha Lipoic Acid. Schenectady, NY (PRWEB) November 7, 2009 -- A new foot spray from Greensa...

Cardiome to Release Third Quarter Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:52:15 MST

NASDAQ: CRME TSX: COM VANCOUVER, Nov. 6 / Cardiome Pharma Corp. (NASDAQ: CRME / TSX: COM) today announced that it will report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009 on the morning of Monday, November 9, 2009. Cardiome will hold a teleconference call and webcast at 9:00am Eastern (6:00am Pacific) on that day to discuss the result...

Narconon Drug Rehab of Georgia Graduate Featured on Local News

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:52:05 MST

ATLANTA, Nov. 6 /- Recently a Narconon of Georgia graduate was featured in a local news show about his experience with prescription drug abuse. The special report focused on the growing problem of prescription drug addiction . In the report Andrew shared his near death experience and his belief that more should be done to prevent prescription drug abuse. "I woke up,...

Authentidate Introduces New Interface for Inscrybe Healthcare with Definitive Homecare Solutions' CPR+

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:51:56 MST

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. and COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 6 /- Authentidate Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: ADAT ), a worldwide provider of secure Health Information Exchange and workflow management services, has introduced an interface that allows Inscrybe® Healthcare to be easily integrated with one of the homecare industry's leading information systems, Definitive Homecare Sol...

ATR: Obama Lied, His Tax Pledge Died

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:51:31 MST

Obama endorses House health bill loaded with pledge-breaking tax hikes WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by Americans for Tax Reform: By formally endorsing the House healthcare bill today, President Barack Obama effectively announced that the central promise of his 2008 campaign was a lie. During the campaign, Obama ma...

Get a Jump on Your Holiday Shopping and Give Two Gifts This Season: One to Your Loved Ones and One to People Battling Blood Cancer

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:09:08 MST

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Nov. 6 /- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) will again be participating in Gap Inc.'s Give & Get program, which in its first two campaigns this past spring and summer, garnered more than $1 million to support LLS's blood cancer research funding and patient education and support services. During the campaign, taking place from November...

Centene Corporation to Present at Upcoming Healthcare Conferences

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:09:00 MST

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 6 /- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC ) today announced that it will present at two upcoming healthcare conferences over the next few weeks. Next week, at the Credit Suisse 18th Annual Health Care Conference, to be held November 11-13, 2009, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Centene will present Wednesday, November 11th at 4:30 p...

Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. Executes Agreement to Acquire a 66,339 SF Medical Office Building Located in Englewood, Colorado

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:08:52 MST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 6 /- Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (the "REIT"), a self-managed, non-traded, real estate investment trust, announced the execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the "Agreement") to acquire a medical office building located in Englewood, Colorado for approximately $18,600,000. The Hampden Place Medical Center is located within the Englewoo...

VA Summit Frames Plan to End Veteran Homelessness

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:08:44 MST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs held a historic three-day conference in the nation's capital to signal the beginning of a new mission for the agency - to end veteran homelessness in five years. More than 1,300 VA clinicians and health care specialists, representatives of federal agencies invested in providing support for homeless...

Bishops to House: Keep Abortion Funding Out of Health Care Reform, Make Health Care Available to Vulnerable

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:08:36 MST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. bishops sent an urgent message to the U.S. House of Representatives November 6, as House members steeped themselves in debate over procedures related to abortion and the health care reform bill. Moments before meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the bill, the bishops called for "a fair process" that would permit discussion...

AARP Calls On Idaho's U.S. Reps To Back House Health Care Reform Bill

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:08:26 MST

Legislation Will Help Hundreds of Thousands of Idahoans Struggling with High Rx Costs, Medicare Gaps & Soaring Insurance Premiums BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the debate over health care reform reaches a fevered pitch and the House readies to vote on critical health care reform legislation in the coming days - AARP is calling on Idaho's U.S. Representat...

Plan's Expertise Highlighted at Premier Health Forum

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:08:19 MST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Plan International, a leading children's development organization with offices in 66 countries around the world, has been asked to deliver eight presentations on children's health and well-being at the upcoming American Public Health Association's (APHA) Annual Meeting & Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 7-11, 2009....

Hospira to Present at Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference Dec. 2

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:08:09 MST

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Nov. 6 /- Hospira, Inc. (NYSE: HSP ), a leading global specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company, today announced that the company will present at the Piper Jaffray 21st Annual Health Care Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 in New York City. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Dec....

Prevention experts urge modification to 2009 H1N1 guidance for health care workers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:06:49 MST

(Arlington, VA)--Three leading scientific organizations specializing in infectious diseases prevention issued a letter to President Obama today expressing their significant concern with current federal guidance concerning the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by healthcare workers in treating suspected or confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza. The Society for Healthcare Epidemiolog...

Physicians Losing Control of Medicine: New Survey Reports Medical Malpractice as Primary Reason

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:42:47 MST

A survey released today from Jackson Healthcare reports that the majority of physicians surveyed (74 percent) feel they have less control over the way they practice medicine than they did five years ago. Alpharetta, GA (Vocus) November 6, 2009 -- A survey released today from Jackson Healthcare reports that the majority of physicians surveyed...

Singing in Pregnancy May Be Harder Work

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:11:05 MST

As hormones increase, so does the need to exert more pressure from the lungs, researchers say FRIDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Hormonal fluctuations make it harder for women to sing during pregnancy, a new study finds. Many professional singers have difficulty singing while pregnant, but it hasn't been known whether this was because of hormones or other causes, such as decr...

Pay Less for Prescription Drugs

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:10:57 MST

Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says FRIDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- The recession has made it more difficult than ever before for many Americans to afford prescription medications, but several options are available, according to an expert from Butler University in Indianapolis. First, talk to your pharmacist, advised Carriann Richey, director of...