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    Illinois Based Affinity Healthcare, LLC Adds New Physicians

    Mon, 12 May 2008 17:32:53 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Affinity Healthcare, LLC is pleased to announce the recent addition of two new physicians to its Internal Medicine clinical staff. Established in 2007, Affinity Healthcare LLC was created by the merger of the Northwest Chicago Suburban medical practices formerly named Greater Northwest Medical Group, North Suburban Internists, and Adult Care Specialists.
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    Interim Analysis of Phase I/II Study of Rexin-G Confirms Efficacy with No Dose Limiting Toxicity

    Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:56:32 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    SAN MARINO, Calif. — Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced today that Interim Analysis of an on-going Phase I/II study of Rexin-G for pancreatic cancer confirmed Rexin-G’s anti-tumor activity with no major toxicity in patients with metastatic chemotherapy-resistant pancreatic cancer. The clinical trial design includes 5 escalating doses of intravenous Rexin-G.

    Back Pain Treatment Proven 86-Percent Effective, According to Dr. Scott Bender, D.C.

    Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:22:57 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    STAMFORD, Conn. — Approximately 80 percent of Americans suffer from low back pain. Second to the common cold, low back pain is the number one reason for a visit to a primary care doctor. And it is the fifth most frequent cause of hospitalization. Dr. Scott Bender, D.C., of the Connecticut Spine & Health Center in Stamford, Connecticut, offers hope for those who suffer from the agonizing, oft-times debilitating pain of low back ailments.

    PreViser, White Cross, to Provide Oral Disease Analysis

    Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:32:46 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — PreViser Corporation, a Washington State-based provider of patented oral disease and risk assessment software technology to the dental industry, announced today the finalization of a licensing agreement with White Cross GmbH of Lindau, Germany, to market PreViser technology to dentists within Germany, Austria and portions of Switzerland.

    National Social Work Month Honored by Interim HealthCare

    Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:48:55 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    SUNRISE, Fla. — Interim HealthCare, one of the nation’s largest home care and health care staffing companies, proudly recognizes the important role Social Workers play in home care, hospice and hospitals throughout the year and during National Social Work Month.

    Safe Return! Offers Public Service Emergency Care Seminars

    Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:18:54 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    HEATHSVILLE, Va. — Safe Return! Wilderness Emergency Care & Survival Training Center, an independent American Safety and Health Institute authorized training center, is offering schools, groups, and organizations with outdoor and public safety interests free medical emergency care seminars as an outreach and public information service.

    Detroit Cosmetic Surgeon Offers Lip Tips You’ll Love: Luscious Lips Improve Valentine Celebrations

    Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:12:52 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Dr. Mark Berkowitz, Medical Director of Accents Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa, is just in time to prepare pouty lips and transform thin lips for a special Valentine’s Day. Berkowitz has just released a free, fact-filled report, entitled: “Lip Tips You’ll Love.”

    New Laser Skin Resurfacing Procedure Offers Traditional Laser Results with Fraction of Pain and Recovery Time

    Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:24:42 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    DETROIT, Mich. — Though we were all born with smooth, baby-soft skin the effects of time and heredity begin to show on the faces of Detroiter’s of all ages. Dr. Mark Berkowitz of Accents Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa has reintroduced many people to more vibrant, youthful, and healthy-looking skin with a single, 30-minute in-office treatment using the newest fractional laser technology imported just last month from Italy.

    MedSort Online Health Record System Ensures Patient Privacy and Physician Efficiency

    Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:32:25 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    ENCINO, Calif. — In December 2007, MedSort.com, a premier online personal medication list management system, launched a comprehensive personal health records system - MedSort Health(TM) - which empowers consumers and patients to take control of their health records.

    Detroit Cosmetic Surgeon Unveils His Top Picks, Declaring 2008 as the Year of Patient Satisfaction

    Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:36:13 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    DETROIT, Mich. — While Dr. Mark Berkowitz’s patients complain frequently about drooping eyelids, sagging skin, and deep wrinkles, these days their main concerns are how to avoid surgery, anesthesia, lengthy recovery time, and hefty surgical fees. To satisfy his patients, Berkowitz and his Accents Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa now has a cache of non-surgical services to address this wildly growing trend.

    ASEAN News: Epeius Biotechnologies Gains Commercial Approval for Rexin-G

    Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:10:34 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    SAN MARINO, Calif. — Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced today that the company has received a Certificate of Product Registration for Rexin-G(R) from the Philippine Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD), enabling the commercialization of its lead product as a safe and effective treatment for a broad spectrum of intractable cancers.

    Illinois Medical Service Firms Merge to Form Affinity Healthcare

    Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:31:34 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. — The internal medicine / family practice medical group practices formerly named Greater Northwest Medical Group, North Suburban Internists and Adult Care Specialists have merged to become Affinity Healthcare, LLC.

    Michigan MedSpa Offers VIP Membership for Holidays

    Sat, 01 Dec 2007 02:22:20 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — Accents Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Spa in Sterling Heights, Michigan has become the first Detroit-based Medical Spa to offer an exclusive VIP membership program. Dozens of men and women have already signed up and committed to caring for this skin and addressing their cosmetic flaws in 2008. The beauty of this program is that it allows Michiganders to enjoy the benefits of a medical spa at a tremendous savings.

    FDA Approves the Opening of a Phase II Registration Protocol Using Rexin-G for Osteosarcoma

    Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:47:40 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    SAN MARINO, Calif. — Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced today that the company has taken a major step toward the commercialization of its lead product with the opening of a Phase II Registration Protocol using Rexin-G for osteosarcoma in the United States. Following the accelerated approval of Rexin-G for the treatment of all solid tumors by the Bureau of Food and Drugs in the Philippines, Epeius opened a number of Phase I/II clinical trials.

    Epeius Biotech Leads Keynote on the Advent of Pathotropic Medicine for Cancer at the Global Pharma R&D Summit

    Sat, 20 Oct 2007 01:20:36 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    SAN MARINO, Calif. and BOSTON, Mass. — Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation today announced that Dr. Frederick L. Hall, President and CEO of Epeius Biotechnologies Inc., has accepted an invitation to give the lead keynote address on “The Advent of Pathotropic Medicine for Cancer” at the Global Pharma R&D Summit 2007 to be held in Boston MA. On October 22, 2007 at 8:00 a.m., Dr. Hall will present the scientific principles, the clinical validation, and global development status.

    Sher Institute Appoints New Medical Director to Illinois Fertility Center

    Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:57:56 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    PEORIA, Ill. — The Sher Institutes for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM(TM)) have announced that Dr. Milton McNichol will assume the role of Medical Director of SIRM-Central Illinois, located in Peoria. Dr. McNichol is a board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist who joins SIRM-Central Illinois from an infertility practice in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

    OCuSOFT Names Katherine M. Mastrota, M.S., O.D. to Medical Scientific Advisory Board

    Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:12:29 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    RICHMOND, Texas — CYNACON / OCuSOFT (OCuSOFT, Inc.), a company specializing in ophthalmic research, development and supply to ophthalmologists and optometrists, is pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine Mastrota, M.S., O.D., to its Optometric Scientific Advisory Board.

    Previser Launches Enhanced Version of its Oral Disease and Risk Assessment Software

    Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:36:32 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — PreViser Corporation, a world leader in risk and disease analysis software that enhances treatment planning for patients affected by oral disease, announced a simultaneous release of a new corporate website and a major upgrade to its software.

    Oncologist Dr. David Minor to Discuss New Options for Kidney Cancer Patients

    Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:11:39 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — California Kidney Cancer Foundation Executive Director, Dr. David Minor will present a review of treatments for metastatic kidney cancer as presented at the most recent American Society of Clinical Oncology Conference. The presentation will be from 3 to 5 PM on September 15, 2007 at California Pacific Medical Center.

    OCuSOFT, Inc. Names Edward J. Holland, M.D. to Medical Scientific Advisory Board

    Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:27:04 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    RICHMOND, Texas — CYNACON / OCuSOFT (OCuSOFT, Inc.), a company specializing in ophthalmic research, development and supply to ophthalmologists and optometrists, is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward J. Holland, M.D. to its Medical Scientific Advisory Board.

    Baker County Medical Services Posts Its Charges on Their Website

    Sat, 11 Aug 2007 01:01:59 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    MACCLENNY, Fla. — Baker County Medical Services which operates Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital in Macclenny, Florida announced today that they have posted all of their hospital charges contained in their Charge Master on their website.

    Ophthalmic Research and Development Company Launches Adjunctive Eyelid Therapy and Hygiene Product

    Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:08:46 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    ALODOXRICHMOND, Texas — CYNACON/OCuSOFT(R) (OCuSOFT, Inc.) specializes in ophthalmic research, development and supply to ophthalmologists and optometrists. They are excited to announce a new and innovative prescription-only ALODOX(R) Convenience Kit for adjunctive eyelid therapy and hygiene.

    OCuSOFT, Inc. Names Lawrence A. Yannuzzi, M.D. to Medical Scientific Advisory Board

    Mon, 06 Aug 2007 18:32:55 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    RICHMOND, Texas — CYNACON / OCuSOFT (OCuSOFT, Inc.), a company specializing in ophthalmic research, development and supply to ophthalmologists and optometrists, today announced the appointment of Lawrence A. Yannuzzi, M.D. to its Medical Scientific Advisory Board.

    iPhone Browses Diagnostic Heart Images with HeartIT Medical Imaging Solution

    Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:48:32 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    medical images on iPhoneDURHAM, N.C. — Heart Imaging Technologies (HeartIT) announced today that medical images can be viewed on Apple’s new iPhone. Physicians can simply click on a web link sent via email by one of their colleagues, enter their password, and, for example, instantly view movies of a patient’s beating heart halfway around the world.

    Fertility and Hormonal Health Expert Dr. Robert Greene to Lead Sacramento Reproductive Practice

    Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:26:32 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine(SM) - Sacramento (SIRM-Sacramento) has announced that Dr. Robert Greene will join as full-time medical director, operating out of the Sacramento headquarters as well as the Pleasanton and newly-established Redding satellite offices.

    Biotechnology Company Takes Aim at Pancreatic Cancer With an Advanced Phase I/II Clinical Trial Using Rexin-G™

    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:00:34 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    SAN MARINO, Calif. — Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced today that an advanced Phase I/II clinical trial using intravenous Rexin-G(TM) for pancreatic cancer that is refractory to standard chemotherapy will open in the summer of 2007 in Los Angeles, California. Rexin-G is the world’s first tumor-targeted injectable gene delivery system that is designed to seek out and destroy both primary tumors and metastatic cancers that have spread throughout the body.