Press Releases by Industry

2009-05-07 | People seeking a cancer treatment alternative have an expanded Web resource to help them make wise choices. The EuroMed Foundation has updated their Web site to help patients understand cutting-edge alternative treatment options.

2009-05-05 | Available on Amazon.com Now! Back in 1928 when a small town of Indiana collected its folks every year for a celebration at the local Fair, a gathering of strangers would join together to shape a new parallel of lives.

2009-05-05 | Medical researcher/physician Lawrence Broxmeyer MD, lead investigator in a Journal of Infectious Diseases study, has a message for the officials and scientists of WHO and the CDC: There is more to flu-like illness than either "Influenza" or "H1N1".

2009-05-04 | ExtraMD, a group of local physicians in Denver, Colorado, is ready to step in and help practices that need extra physicians to see potential "swine flu" patients.

2009-05-01 | The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 13th annual WebAward Competition for Web site development at http://www.TheWebAwards.org. The Web Marketing Association again name the Best healthcare provider Web site of 2009.

2009-04-30 | Two UCLA neurosurgeons will be featured in a documentary for the Nation's first Brain Tumor Awareness Month. These two neurosurgeons will put their skills to the test as they perform surgery to save a father and his thirteen year old stepson.

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2009-04-28 | National healthcare recruiting firm reports survey showing increased use of Facebook and social networks by doctors and nurses.

2009-04-28 | The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 13th annual WebAward Competition for Web site development at http://www.TheWebAwards.org. The Web Marketing Association will once again name the Best Medical Web site of 2009

2009-04-24 | Annual event reaches 10 year milestone; returns to Quincy Youth Arena May 1 & 2, 2009. This event is the only officially approved hockey tournament to support the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

2009-04-09 | Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that occurs in the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue that covers almost all of the internal organs. Two to three thousand people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year.

2009-04-03 | Physicians can learn to manage their practices by attending webinars in the "MBA in a Day for Physicians" series. Marica Pook, MD, and Suzanne DeVenny, MS, certified QuickBooks bookkeeper host the webinars, full information specific to physicians and medical practices.

2009-04-03 | This came as a result of collaboration between Aim at Melanoma and the U.S. Military, and was key to getting melanoma included for the first time ever in the Department of Defense's peer-reviewed cancer research program.

2009-03-07 | Many factors contribute to the increased risk of mesothelioma such as inherited traits, environment, general health status and lifestyle choices. Exposure to asbestos is the primary risk factor for contracting mesothelioma.

2009-03-06 | There are many misconceptions and myths surrounding the diagnosis of mesothelioma. One of the misconceptions is that mesothelioma is lung cancer. Mesothelioma that originates in the pleural lining of the lung has similar symptoms but is not true lung cancer.

2009-03-06 | Miles for Hope, a non-profit organization, dedicated to finding a cure for brain cancer, has partnered with the Dunedin Blue Jays and AirTran Airways to bring you a Guinness World Record Breaking event "Together In Hope" candlelight vigil. All proceeds benefit brain cancer research.

2009-02-18 | Miles for Hope, a non-profit organization sponsored by AirTran Airways has created a virtual vigil and hope to have one million people light a virtual candle by April 10, 2009 to raise brain tumor awareness world-wide.

2009-02-04 | When we visit a doctor, we expect to receive the best treatment and care available. But what happens when the medical professionals we trust fail to notice or diagnose a serious medical condition that can or does result in death?

2009-02-01 | The key to long-term survival from treatment of mesothelioma is early diagnosis, which enables the greatest potential for success from standard therapies. Standard therapies include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

2009-02-01 | Unfortunately, symptoms of serious medical conditions such as cancer and heart attacks can be misdiagnosed, leading to grave consequences.

2009-01-11 | Sleep apnea is known to cause increases in blood pressure and a six-fold increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. This study shows that sleep apnea and especially low oxygen saturation may be a risk factor for sudden cardiac death. CPAP and oral appliance therapy can lower increased risks.