Health and Medical News

NEWS: According to Gary Donovitz, M.D., a current BioTE Medical Combat Trauma Treatment Study (in conjunction with the Veterans Advocacy Center (VAC)) is showing promising results in helping veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

NEWS: Philosys, Inc., the maker of Gmate(R) products, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved clearance for the Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System and App for Android(TM). The Gmate SMART is a small, portable blood glucose meter that plugs into the headphone jack of a smartphone and provides fast and accurate blood glucose test results.

NEWS: Thanksgiving Day 2015 will come tomorrow, and Creative Animodel will welcome its eighth Thanksgiving Day. For eight years, Creative Animodel has been sincere in its service to its customers. On the occasion of the arrival of Thanksgiving Day, Creative Animodel will offer a great Thanksgiving promotion, as a way to thank all its supporters.

NEWS: MEDITE Cancer Diagnostics, Inc. (OTCQB:MDIT / OTCMKTS:MDIT) specializing in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of molecular biomarkers and premium medical devices for detection, risk assessment and diagnosis of cancer and precancerous conditions announces its third quarter and nine month 2015 results.

NEWS: Dr. Craig Wagner Shinn announces that his great grandfather Dr. Edward Reed Wagner, a missionary doctor in the American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions (Global Ministries) in the late 19th century, was honored for founding Huamei Hospital in Linqing, Shandong, China at a special ceremony celebrating the hospital's 130th year on November 1st.

NEWS: Award-winning documentary producer and author Crystal Emery is launching a new campaign and initiative called 'Changing the Face of Medicine.' Its inaugural event will feature a book signing of her biographical photo essay entitled 'Against All Odds: Celebrating Black Women in Medicine,' which will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015.

NEWS: Four Seasons Compassion for Life, an award winning hospice and palliative care industry leader, has been recognized as a Level 2 'We Honor Veterans' partner for its organizational capacity to provide quality care for U.S. military veterans.

NEWS: Heart Imaging Technologies (HeartIT) announced that CloudCMR has surpassed 25,000 de-identified Cardiac MRI (CMR) procedures and their associated, finalized, clinical reports.

NEWS: Three Four Seasons Compassion for Life volunteers were recently awarded for their exemplary service to hospice patients and families in the western region of North Carolina, including Jackson, Macon and Swain counties.

NEWS: Spodak Dental Group and Marlins All-Star fielder Giancarlo Stanton provided free dental care to nearly 100 children this past Friday, October 30, 2015. The children are students of Marlins Ayudan Partner School Lenora B. Smith Elementary School in Liberty City, Fla.

NEWS: Teleradiology Specialists has received the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission having been found to be in full compliance with all applicable standards.

NEWS: Minister Keith Muhammad, of the Oakland Mosque, in collaboration with community leaders, announce that on Oct. 24, 2015 at 12 noon, protesters will rally at Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland, Calif. in solidarity with the Truth, Transparency and Freedom Rally happening on the same day at the CDC in Atlanta.

NEWS: The C Diff Foundation launches C. diff. Nationwide Community Support (CDNCS) for patients, families and survivors. C. difficile (C. diff.) infections caused almost half a million infections among patients in the United States in a single year, according to a 2015 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

NEWS: The Vaccine-Injury Awareness League today announced that concerned individuals from all across the nation will gather in Atlanta to demand an end to 'corruption' at the CDC and to promote mercury-free vaccines.

NEWS: Nationally known personal injury and mass tort law firm Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., today announced that one of its lead attorneys, Paul J. Pennock, successfully argued to a federal court judicial panel to consolidate into a single multidistrict litigation dozens of lawsuits claiming injuries from use of power morcellators manufactured by Johnson and Johnson subsidiary Ethicon Inc.

NEWS: Beginning Oct. 1, 2015 all HIPAA Covered Entities must utilize ICD-10 Codes. Therapy Partner, the fastest growing practice management system for therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists has just launched automated technology that easily converts all patient diagnostic codes from the former DSM-4/ICD-9, to the new required ICD-10.

NEWS: UGLY by nature, a chemical-free and fluoride-free toothpaste, is getting attention from its reviewers. Doctor-formulated, it's made with fair trade organic coconut oil and contains only natural and organic ingredients that were chosen for optimal oral health; nothing artificial is added.

NEWS: Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) caused almost half a million infections among patients in the United States in a single year. A worldwide panel of experts, hosted by the C Diff Foundation, will gather at the 3rd Annual International Raising C. diff. Awareness Conference and Health Expo in Boston on November 9, to discuss vital information for healthcare professionals.

NEWS: Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company, a medical professional liability insurer, has gained an 'A' rating from AM Best. AM Best is an issuer of financial strength ratings for insurers, reinsurers, captives and other risk-bearing entities.

NEWS: Dr. Irene Bih Wakam, a family physician practicing in Ventura, Calif., has been awarded the 2015 Global Health Excellence Award from Student International Development Engagement (SIDE), a program in which students travel abroad to enrich their global experience and contribute to development issues

NEWS: The mesothelioma lawyers of nationally known asbestos-exposure law firm Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., said they hope on Saturday to alert as many individuals as possible to the scourge of mesothelioma, Weitz and Luxenberg today announced.

NEWS: At Right Path Drug Rehab, their compassionate and knowledgeable staff members focus on restoring clients to their maximum potential through an individualized addiction recovery program, complete with support in all areas. No one should have to face recovery alone.

NEWS: An epilepsy educational conference comes to Anchorage on Sept. 26, featuring presentations on epilepsy medications, treatments, neuroimaging, a medical panel for questions, and a Studio E Art Therapy session, hosted by The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest (EFNW).

NEWS: Philosys, Inc. announces that all Kmart pharmacies nationwide are now offering the Gmate(R) SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System, the latest in mHealth technology for diabetes management. Gmate SMART is available in all Kmart pharmacies as of September 2015. The Gmate SMART meter and App deliver fast and accurate blood glucose test results right to your smartphone.

NEWS: Reliable group counseling by certified experts is now available online, according to a group of therapists, psychologists, and consultants who have coalesced to form Growthnet, the world's largest multi-lingual network of Web-based group counselors. According to founders John Toomey, Amy Chang, and Savithri Gandhi, current technology allows services to be provided in several languages, with simultaneous interpretation soon to be available in 17 different tongues.