Read Top Medical > General Headlines and Articles from http://medicalprnews.com en-us http://medicalprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/the-harley-medical-group-reports-an-increase-in-bald-patch-treatments-169271.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The Harley Medical Group has reported a 93% rise in laser rejuvenation treatments among male patients. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/wi-court-upholds-fathers-right-to-sue-for-death-of-unborn-fetus-169443.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Wisconsin appellate court finds that mothers owe a duty of care to the unborn fetus. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/burg-simpson-launches-touchdowns-for-craig-hospital-169438.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Campaign promises donation for every Denver or Buffaloes touchdown this season. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/9/joseph-bruni-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who--169592.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Joseph Bruni's expertise is in emergency medicine http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/9/dr-frank-ratzken-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-169671.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Frank Ratzken celebrates seven years as a physician for Coney Island Hospital http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/back-to-school-nami-education-classes-starting-for-families-of-people-with-mental-illness-some-available-at-va-facilities-169469.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT New fall classes are for caregivers of individuals living with mental illness. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/sigvaris-launches-soft-opaque-the-softest-medical-compression-hosiery-of-its-kind-without-chemical-additives-169281.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT SIGVARIS' New Soft Opaque stockings combine style and softness for post vein procedure care and ladies concerned about keeping their legs healthy. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/lymphedema-depot-provides-guides-to-solaris-products-169315.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Lymphedema Depot has assembled a series of Product Guides to help therapists and patients decide what therapeutic products best fit their condition. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/health-education-solutions-teaches-lifesaving-skills-in-new-online-heartsaver-special-section-169380.htm Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Leading Provider of Continuing Healthcare Education Helps Individuals Improve Knowledge of Life-Saving Skill Set http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/9/elizabeth-jensen-added-to-exclusive-registrys-roster-169395.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Cambridge Who's Who proud to induct Elizabeth Jensen http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/healthcare-it-leaders-join-klas-advisory-board-169399.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT KLAS announces five new members of the company's Advisory Board. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/orthodontist-dr-warren-johnson-in-murfreesboro-tn-is-the-proud-recipient-of-the-7th-annual-fenton-payne-and-fred-5k-runwalk-business-super-hero-award-169172.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Johnson Orthodontics for the past 7 years has been a major sponsor of a fund raising event supporting the Blue Raider Athletic Association at MTSU and the Primary Care and Hope Clinic in Murfreesboro Tennessee. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/read-labels-carefully-for-ingredients-that-can-make-you-fat-169191.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Look at food labels these days - do you see anything you don't understand? According to a food industry insider there are over 15,000 different chemicals are in our processed food on grocery shelves today. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/polaris-partners-with-bexar-county-family-justice-center-to-improve-services-for-abused-women-169633.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Interim results based on data collected by Polaris Health Directions in partnership with the Bexar County Family Justice Center illustrate the significant impact emotional and physical domestic violence has on the mental health of abused women, the need to identify and address these conditions and the difference treatment can make. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/easy-auscultation-releases-systolic-heart-murmurs-web-training-169162.htm Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Easy Auscultation (www.easyauscultation.com) has launched its course for systolic heart murmurs. This multimedia course includes audio, a virtual manikin, cardiac animation and dynamic waveform. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/e-cigarette-popularity-increases-despite-quit-or-die-policy-of-health-organizations-169208.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Electronic cigarettes have been on the market in the United States for years, but have only recently become the victim of health organization and pharmaceutical company ire. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/image-is-everything-dont-let-acne-scars-prevent-you-from-looking-and-feeling-your-best-168792.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Epione Beverly Hills helps men and women put their best face forward with cutting-edge acne scar removal treatments; Coolaser laser resurfacing and dermal fillers among most popular solutions for smoother, more even skin tone. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/9/vicki-c-monroe-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-168875.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Vicki C. Monroe was recognized as the Number One Psychic Medium by Phoenix Magazine for 10 years http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/9/barbara-robinson-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who--168914.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Senior Helpers has been in business since 2001 and has expanded into 42 states http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/the-nations-mental-health-crisis-are-candidates-addressing-the-facts-168989.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Check out state grades: 21 Ds and 6 Fs. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/9/industry-leader-catherine-j-suchomski-added-to-the-cambridge-whos-who-network-169027.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Catherine J. Suchomski celebrates nine years of success in her career http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/9/jacquelyn-a-lanetrask-joins-the-ranks-of-leading-professionals-169041.htm Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Jacquelyn A. Lane-Trask celebrates over 10 years in medical coding http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/9/phenomenal-phd-earns-membership-with-stanford-whos-who-169028.htm Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Sandy Moore PhD has been accepted among the prestigious ranks of Stanford Who's Who as a result of his extraordinary effort in the Healthcare Industry. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/ama-backs-patientcentered-care-model-to-help-reduce-diagnostic-errors-168983.htm Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Diagnostic error such as missed, delayed, or incorrect diagnosis is an important safety concern in primary care medicine and one of the largest contributors to malpractice claims. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/namiwalks-fight-stigma-fall-dates-include-mental-illness-awareness-week-and-election-2010-concerns-168931.htm Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT NAMIWalks over the next three months will raise public awareness in state and local communities about mental illness. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/options-for-delivering-a-baby-after-a-csection-168785.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The new ACOG guidelines estimate that between 60 and 80 percent of women who attempt a VBAC will be able to deliver the baby vaginally, and that the rest will still need a cesarean procedure. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/new-rules-for-medical-marijuana-dispensaries-in-colorado-168778.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT In June, Governor Bill Ritter signed two laws that will change the way marijuana growers and distributors do business. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/medicines-for-malaria-venture-mmv-joins-the-pool-for-open-innovation-against-neglected-tropical-diseases-168753.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Global Health Progress supports MMV's decision to contribute its intellectual property. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/low-carbs-cause-bad-breath-flower-mound-dentistry-provider-explains-168611.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Flower Mound, TX dentist Dr. Jonathan Golab discusses how low-carb diets can lead to bad breath. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/los-angeles-fire-protection-firm-observes-nfpw-168662.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Nationwide Fire Protection Corp. will observe National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3-9. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/plastic-surgeon-offers-bodyjet-liposuction-for-san-jose-and-palo-alto-168697.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Daryl K. Hoffman was recently featured by American Health and Beauty to discuss the addition of Body-Jet contouring at his cosmetic surgery practice. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/back-to-school-plastic-surgery-season-about-to-begin-168704.htm Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The office of Dr. Eric Mariotti, serving San Ramon, Danville and Walnut Creek plastic surgery patients, is beginning to see an increase in consultation appointments as summer vacations wind down and kids go back to school. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/world-of-e-cigarettes-american-cancer-society-shuns-e-cigarettes-in-favor-of-the-real-thing-168801.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Electronic cigarettes have been on the market in the United States for several years, but only recently have special interest groups noticed that their presence is making a dent in both cigarette and stop smoking pharmaceutical sales. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/pruhealth-set-to-grow-following-approval-of-standard-life-healthcare-acquisition-168459.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT PruHealth has announced it is set to grow following the acquisition of Standard Life Healthcare. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/world-chiropractic-alliance-protests-kaiser-permanente-policy-change-168502.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA) has contacted Kaiser Permanente to voice its opposition to the health plan company's decision to exclude cervical Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment (CMT) from its policy coverage. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/9/reedus-e-wheat-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-168676.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT After decades of research and testing, Reedus E. Wheat offers an effective method of gender controlled conception http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/9/helen-j-merillat-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-168709.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Helen J. Merillat attributes her success to her people management skills, and the ability to respect, praise and treat employees in a professional and friendly manner http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/los-angeles-ca-what-is-the-best-sleep-apnea-treatment-snoring-may-be-a-sign-of-a-serious-life-threatening-disease-cpap-fails-the-majority-of-patients-according-to-recent-compliance-study-168490.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT CPAP is considered the gold standard for sleep apnea treatment but poor compliance issues with CPAP often make oral appliances the best sleep apnea treatment. For the morbidly obese patient, CPAP is the best first line treatment. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/mountain-view-ca-what-is-the-best-sleep-apnea-treatment-a-recent-study-shows-that-cpap-fails-the-majority-of-patients-168491.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT CPAP is considered the gold standard for sleep apnea treatment but poor compliance issues with CPAP often make oral appliances the best sleep apnea treatment. For the morbidly obese patient, CPAP is the best first line treatment. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/sacramento-ca-what-is-the-best-sleep-apnea-treatment-snoring-may-be-a-sign-of-a-serious-life-threatening-disease-majority-of-patients-quit-cpap-168494.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT CPAP is considered the gold standard for sleep apnea treatment but poor compliance issues with CPAP often make oral appliances the best sleep apnea treatment. For the morbidly obese patient, CPAP is the best first line treatment. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/hearts-minds-nami-highlights-meditation-yoga-and-other-mindfulness-practices-for-mental-illness-168565.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Provides a new dimension to NAMI's Hearts and Minds initiative. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/brett-merl-and-legal-club-of-america-recruit-hr-directors-in-battle-against-breast-cancer-168871.htm Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Brett Merl is making sure Human Resource Directors are part of his company's crusade to fund breast cancer research in order to find a cure for the deadly disease. Brett Merl is the CEO of Legal Club of America. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/walkup-law-office-says-the-depuy-asr-hip-implant-cup-failed-long-before-expected-and-advertised-168537.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT After hundreds of reports of failure and loosening of the ASR cup, as well as warnings from leading physicians, and a growing number of lawsuits, DePuy finally decided to recall its defective ASR acetabular cup on August 26, 2010. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/study-examining-the-effect-of-patients-reading-their-doctors-notes-168351.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT A new study, called the OpenNotes Project, is studying the effect of patients reviewing their doctor's notes. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/who-is-a-good-candidate-for-liposuction-168320.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT The best way to find out who is a good candidate for liposuction is to visit a qualified cosmetic surgeon and schedule a consultation. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/foot-and-ankle-care-doctor-in-houston-launches-new-informational-website-168300.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Have you had any recent foot or ankle issues? Dr. Gabriel Maislos of Houston Foot and Ankle Care wants to help you get back on your feet by familiarizing you with your foot or ankle issue. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/09/moorestown-nj-welcomes-core-vitality-the-first-corealigntm-and-pilates-training-studio-in-the-delaware-valley-168375.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT On October 1st, Meghan Bubnis, DPT will open Core Vitality in Moorestown, NJ, providing the community with state of the art equipment in a Pilates, fitness studio and rehabilitation clinic and invites all to experience this one of a kind studio. http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/9/industry-leader-pamela-osatiuk-added-to-the-cambridge-whos-who-network-168529.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Pamela Osatiuk is committed to identifying administrative gaps in the health care system and creating innovative, creative and streamlined business solutions to these gaps http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/9/jan-guy-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-168562.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Jan Guy utilizes her education and experience to thrive as a physician assistant http://medicalprnews.com/medical_general_articles/2010/9/charles-r-shuman-md-honored-for-accomplishments-in-health-care-168567.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Charles R. Shuman is a recognized expert on diabetes nutrition