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Fall Workshops at Anatomy in Clay® Centers in Denver Begin Oct. 1: 9/22/2016 3:43:52 PM; Denver, CO — Sept. 22, 2016 — Anatomy in Clay® Centers today announced a full schedule of workshops for Fall, 2016 that will give students the chance to study a broad variety of joints and body systems including the ankle, knee, shoulder, arm, wrist, elbow, hip and pelvic floor. All the classes will be taught by Anatomy in Clay® founder Jon Zahourek using his innovative …
Legionella Bacteria Identified in New York Hospital: 9/22/2016 8:19:36 AM; During routine inspections of the water supply systems at a New York City hospital, Legionella was detected. As of August, only one patient has contracted Legionnaires’ disease, an illness associated with the bacteria Legionella . Legionella is a bacteria found naturally in surface water, ground water and soil. It can also be found in manmade environments. …
Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease Reported at a Washington Hospital: 9/21/2016 10:52:48 AM; During the first week of September, two patients were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease at a hospital in Washington. One patient was released from the hospital, but the other patient died while being treated at the hospital. Legionnaire’s disease is an illness caused by aerosolized water containing Legionella bacteria is inhaled or aspirated. Cooling towers, along …
Quit Picks Flavored Habit Replacement Now Available For Smokers: 9/21/2016 10:00:00 AM; The Quit Company started selling Quit Picks, their own brand of high quality Cinnamint oil toothpicks. Quit Picks are a simple tool to help smokers replace the habit, for use anywhere and anytime to help satisfy cravings and form a new healthy habit. The habit of smoking cigarettes can last a lifetime, because nicotine is so addictive, and more importantly the …
AnesthesiaOSTM partners with Medac, Inc. to provide seamless billing integration to providers.: 9/21/2016 9:42:29 AM; AnesthesiaOSTM partners with Medac, Inc. to provide seamless billing integration to providers. HOUSTON, Texas, September 21, 2016 –Medical Information Records, LLC (MIR), creator of AnesthesiaOS™, a cloud-based Anesthesia Information Management System (AIMS) has sought to standardize care by focusing on the mobility and the replication of an enhanced patient care experience …
Experienced Surgeon Exposes the Greatest Healthcare Mistakes: 9/20/2016 5:18:14 PM; Too many experts have been trying to change a huge, complex healthcare delivery system that none of them can describe in detail. Dr. Ira Williams’s Misdiagnosed! is the first attempt to describe the organizational structure of said current system. In his book, he offers the first recognition of each state’s responsibility to create and maintain an effective healthcare …
Atlanta Legal Nurse Consultant Reviews Emory Ebola Presentation: 9/20/2016 10:00:00 AM; Atlanta legal nurse consultant Liz Buddenhagen, RN, attended the Athens Area Georgia Nurses Association (GNA) dinner meeting at Athens Regional Medical Services on April 18, 2016. The main event was welcoming the Emory Serious Communicable Disease Unit (SCDU) registered nurses who presented how they take care of Ebola and Lassa Fever patients. Emory SCDU: Sharlene …
Legionella Discovered in a Pennsylvania State Building’s Water Supply: 9/20/2016 9:18:20 AM; Earlier in September, higher than acceptable levels of the bacteria Legionella were discovered at a state building complex located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Legionella was discovered in the water cooling tower and a building on the complex. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is increasing water testing around the facility to help treat and prevent any further …
EMLab P&K’s Atlanta Mold Lab Now AIHA-LAP, LLC Accredited for Mold Analysis: 9/19/2016 11:00:00 AM; EMLab P&K, a TestAmerica company and the leading commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) laboratory in North America, announced today the accreditation of its Atlanta, Georgia laboratory by the American Industrial Hygiene Association® Laboratory Accreditation Programs (AIHA-LAP, LLC) for mold analysis (EMLAP #221504). Clients can now send spore trap samples for mold …
McAfee Labs Report ‘Follows the Money’ to Assess Criminal Operations Behind Hospital Ransomware: 9/15/2016 9:15:18 AM; Intel Security released its McAfee Labs Threats Report: September 2016 , which assesses the growing ransomware threat to the healthcare industry; surveys the “who and how” of data loss; explains the practical application of machine learning in cybersecurity; and details the growth of ransomware, mobile malware, macro malware, and other threats in Q2 2016. Following a rash …
Local Moving Services Lead To Decrease In Painful Back Injuries: 9/15/2016 8:00:00 AM; According to many physicians, one of the most common causes of chronic back pain is a result of do-it-yourself moving. Thankfully, there are companies like Jake’s Moving and Storage Montgomery County MD . This small business provides local residents the benefit of affordable and trusted movers so they don’t have to risk serious injury or damage to their property. One local …
New Case of Legionnaires’ Disease Reported in Michigan: 9/12/2016 2:55:35 PM; In September, a new case of Legionnaires’ disease was reported in Genesse County, Michigan. This is the seventh individual in the county this year to contract Legionnaires’ disease. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is working with the hospital where the case was reported to identify the source of Legionella . Legionella is a type of bacteria …
The Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation Awards A $30,000 Grant to The Elizabeth Hospice in San Diego County: 9/12/2016 11:00:00 AM; The Elizabeth Hospice is the proud recipient of a $30,000 grant from the Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation to benefit children and families experiencing the loss of a loved one. As one of only a few hospice programs nationwide that provide specialized grief services for children and families with infants, The Elizabeth Hospice programs are available to everyone in the …
Mind Detective Goes Face to Face for Women’s Health Week: 9/9/2016 8:28:07 AM; As Australia launches into Women’s Health week, world renown author and confidence specialist Maggie Wilde is getting set to release a new concept for women online, called ‘Ask Maggie.’ Maggie, or the neuro-guru as some have coined her, has spent decades researching, studying and implementing techniques initiating positive change in women’s lives at an exciting rate; …
Fitbit Opens EMEA Headquarters in Dublin: 8/31/2016 10:10:45 AM; Fitbit, Inc. (NYSE:FIT), the leader in the connected health and fitness category, today announced the opening of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and appointed a new Managing Director, Des Power. Ireland’s reputation for being a centre of innovation and providing top technology talent were important factors for Fitbit and will enable …
What Makes The Reflective Running Vest A ‘Must Have Accessory’?: 8/30/2016 11:29:11 PM; Early morning runs, late evening walks or cycling to and from work, these are the typical activities where the reflective running vest proves its worth. Whilst providing excellent visibility and safety when on the roads, unlike regular safety vests, these running vests are designed specifically for sporting activities for all including men, women and children. According …
FDA advises testing for Zika virus in all donated blood and blood components in the US: 8/29/2016 9:07:45 AM; As a further safety measure against the emerging Zika virus outbreak, today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a revised guidance recommending universal testing of donated Whole Blood and blood components for Zika virus in the U.S. and its territories. “There is still much uncertainty regarding the nature and extent of Zika virus transmission,” said Peter Marks, …
IBM Research Opens in South Africa; Cognitive Computing and the IoT help Track Diseases and Forecast Air Quality: 8/26/2016 9:39:08 AM; IBM Research (NYSE: IBM) opened its second research location on the African continent and announced several new project collaborations in the areas of data driven healthcare, digital urban ecosystems and astronomy. IBM researchers in South Africa with backgrounds in machine learning, mathematics, computer science, robotics, genomics and computational biology, are exploring …