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August 31, 2005

New HOME Stroke Rehabilitation device Biomove 3000 receives CE certification in addition to recently obtained US FDA approval

European CE certification, in addition to US FDA approval, for marketing of the highly affordable and easy to use Home Stroke Therapy device Biomove 3000 manufactured by the Israeli company Curatronic Ltd.

Hashmonaim, Israel (PRWEB) August 31, 2005 --- Curatronic Ltd. announced today that it has obtained CE certification for the Biomove 3000 Stroke Rehabilitation system, which has been received extremely well by health professionals and patients throughout the US.

The Biomove 3000 system was specifically developed for home therapy following a stroke. The highly affordable battery-powered device detects extremely small electrical EMG signals that persist in paralyzed muscles after a stroke and uses these tiny signals to initiate an electrical stimulation impulse to the muscles, resulting in actual muscle movement by the patient.

Millions of people suffer from the debilitating effects of stroke. Fifty percent have some one-sided paralysis and seek effective treatment for their severe, long-term disabilities. FDA 510(k) approval allows Biomove 3000 to be marketed in the United States, where over 700,000 individuals experience a stroke each year. CE certification allows marketing throughout Europe where over one million new stroke survivors are added yearly.

Ben Philipson, President of Curatronic Ltd. said, "We are delighted to have received CE certification in addition to US FDA approval for the Biomove 3000 system, which enables us to reach the many stroke victims with our economical, easy-to-use system.

Further information about the Biomove 3000 system can be found at Curatronic’s Biomove web site: http://www.biomove.com

Curatronic Ltd. was founded in 2000 as a privately held R&D company dedicated to developing affordable, easy to use state-of-the-art stroke rehabilitation and therapy devices for use by patients at home and by professional therapists. The company has recently been awarded certification according to ISO 13485 for design, manufacturing, final inspection, distribution and service of electrical therapy devices.

Curatronic Ltd.
P.O.Box 1532
Hashmonaim
73127 Israel
Tel: + 972-8976-1441
Fax: + 972-8976-2020

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August 30, 2005

Sanuvox Releases the Very First Combination HEPA Air Filter / UV Air Purifier That Can Be Used as a Duct Mounted or Stand-Alone System

The Sanuvox HFX HEPA Filter is 99.97% effective, trapping particles down to .3 microns in size. Air purification is done through Germicidal Photo-Oxidation. The air is pulled through the UV Reflecting Box where the air is bombarded with UVC & UVV light destroying biological & chemical contaminants such as mold, bacteria, viruses, VOCs, solvents, cigarette smoke and thousands of other air-born contaminants.

(PRWEB) August 31, 2005 -- The Sanuvox HFX HEPA Filter / UV Air Purifier is specifically designed for applications that require air filtration and purification.

The HFX is equipped with a 2” pre-filter and a 2” HEPA Filter that is 99.97% effective, trapping particles down to 0.3 microns in size. Air purification is accomplished with a high intensity 19 mm. UVC/UVV Quartz Lamp which destroys biological and chemical contaminants.

Sanuvox's patented UV system uses a proprietary UVC/UVV 19 mm. Pure Fused Quartz 'J' Lamp installed parallel to the air flow in an Aluminum Reflecting Box for increased 'dwell time' and reflectivity. The Germicidal Photo-Oxidation process bombards the air, destroying biological and chemical contaminants. The air then passes through the pre-filter and finally the HEPA filter removing particulates down to 0.3 microns in size.

HEPA Filtration has been gaining in popularity; many applications are requiring HEPA Filters to trap the particulates in the air. Ultraviolet Air Purification has been proven to be the most effective means in destroying the biological and chemical contaminants that are much too small to be captured by filtration. The two technologies compliment each other, successfully combining HEPA filtration with Ultraviolet UVC/UVV purification resulting in a single unit that is highly effective in trapping particles in the air, while destroying contaminants such as viruses, mold, bacteria, cigarette smoke, odors and VOCs.

The two-speed (200/300 cfm) unit can be used as a Stand-Alone purifier/filter or installed onto the ventilation system. The HEPA filter has a life expectancy of 3 years and the UV Lamp and all replacement Lamps are warranted for 3 years.

“We are excited to offer a turn-key solution for many IAQ needs. One unit that can be used as a stand-alone filter / purifier with no ducting, continually destroying viruses, mold, germs, cigarette smoke, VOCs, as well as removing particulates from the air, or the unit can be installed onto the ventilation system for a whole-system treatment. The residential and commercial possibilities are endless.” said Dr. Normand Brais, President of Sanuvox Technologies Inc.

Applications vary from residential duct mounted installs to hospital clean-room applications. The HFX can be fitted with a 'Vapor Arm' to trap and destroy 'heavy' chemicals that are not easily airborne (for use in nail salons, dental labs, etc). By combining HEPA Filtration & UV Purification, Sanuvox is able to offer a complete IAQ solution with one unit.

About Sanuvox Technologies

Sanuvox Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of multi U.S. patented UV Air Purifiers and UV Coil Cleaners. Sanuvox manufactures UV Air Purifiers for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The Sanuvox line consists of germicidal, UV-C & UV-V purifiers, HEPA / Filter / UV-C / UV-V units as well as germicidal Coil Cleaners. Sanuvox is committed to offering a full line of engineered Air Purifiers and Coil Cleaners to solve the problems associated with IAQ.

Sanuvox Technologies will be exhibiting their complete line of Ultraviolet and HEPA purification systems at the upcoming AHR Expo January 23-25 at the McCormick Place in Chicago in booth #6541.

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Microsys Computing, Inc. Releases MicroMD® Connected Suite

MicroMD Leverages iAnywhere Database and Synchronization Technology to Mobilize Practice Management Software for Physicians and Patients

Youngstown, OH (PRWEB) August 30, 2005 – Microsys Computing, Inc., developer of the award-winning MicroMD® practice management software, today announced the release of its MicroMD Connected Suite. MicroMD is a feature-rich, mature and affordable practice management system. The Connected Suite utilizes SQL Anywhere Studio® from iAnywhere, which includes its market-leading mobile database and synchronization technology, to bring the freedom, convenience and productivity of mobile computing to physicians and their patients.

“Physicians using MicroMD can now securely input and obtain patient information wherever they have Wi-Fi connectivity,” said Ajit Kumar, Ph.D., president, Microsys Computing, Inc. “This boosts physician productivity and the effectiveness of patient care.”

The MicroMD Connected Suite includes three integrated components:

• MicroMD PocketXpres™ brings essential features of MicroMD to any Pocket PC device compatible with Microsoft® Windows CE.
• MicroMD TabletXpres™ is a full-function, portable solution for Tablet PCs.
• MicroMD PatientXpres™ gives patients real-time, secure and controlled access to their health information.

“After using MicroMD for five years and beta testing TabletXpres, we decided to deploy the Connected Suite for all our physicians,” said Glenn J. Trippe, M.D., New Beginnings Pediatrics, Norwalk, Ohio. “Now, when I’m on hospital rounds, I can post charges immediately, and when I discharge a patient, I can schedule their follow-up office appointment right then and there, and that significantly improves patient service.”

“Microsys Computing, Inc. has a proven tack record in meeting patient demand for greater access to their health information,” said Brian Vink, vice president of marketing at iAnywhere Solutions. “By leveraging SQL Anywhere Studio to create a mobile MicroMD solution, healthcare providers are able to continue improving patient service by providing patient access to important information anywhere, anytime. Adding this kind of functionality in the MicroMD Connected Suite increases patient satisfaction and gives physician groups a decided competitive advantage.”

About iAnywhere:
iAnywhere provides software solutions that enable applications used on the front lines of business to be just as reliable, secure and available as those at headquarters. Built from inception for the unique frontline environment, our solutions hold worldwide market leadership positions in mobile and embedded databases, mobile device management and security, and mobile middleware. Millions of subscribers, 15,000 customers and 1,000 partners rely on the company's award-winning technologies, including SQL Anywhere®, Afaria®, and the AvantGo® mobile Internet service. iAnywhere is a subsidiary of Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY). Visit www.ianywhere.com for more information.

About Microsys Computing, Inc.:
Microsys Computing, Inc. was one of the first companies to introduce Windows-based practice management software using client-server design. With a quarter century of perfecting health care practice management software, Microsys Computing, developer of MicroMD®, has become a national leader in the industry. MicroMD works in a wide range of health care organizations including private group practices, multi-specialty medical groups, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), management services organizations (MSOs), and billing services. For more information, call 800-624-8832 or visit www.micromd.net.

Sybase, iAnywhere, iAnywhere Solutions, SQL Anywhere, Afaria, and AvantGo are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of Sybase, Inc. or its subsidiaries. ® indicates registration in the United States of America. All other company and product names mentioned may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

Special Note: Statements concerning iAnywhere Solutions' product market, relationships with its customers and new products are forward-looking statements that involve a number of uncertainties and risks and cannot be guaranteed. Factors that could ultimately affect such statements are detailed from time to time in Sybase's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q (copies of which can be viewed on the Company's web site).

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Crystal King
iAnywhere Solutions
978-287-1524

Amy DeMarco
Microsys
Computing, Inc.
330-758-8832 x143

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FlowSense awarded contract to supply laboratory equipment to Kenya

FlowSense announced today that its environmental & health services team has been awarded a contract from the Centers for Disease Controls and Prevention (CDC) to provide a hematology analyzer destined for Nairobi, Kenya.

Maple Grove, MN (PRWEB) August 30, 2005 -- FlowSense announced today that its environmental & health services team has been awarded a contract from the Centers for Disease Controls and Prevention (CDC) to provide a hematology analyzer destined for Nairobi, Kenya.

The award specified a complete hematology analysis system with installation to be completed in Nairobi, Kenya, along with one year of technical support. "This contract is especially meaningful considering that FlowSense's mission statement has always been to help create a safer and healthier environment for the global community," stated FlowSense president Paul Smallwood. "Given the great risk of HIV and AIDS in Kenya, this opportunity to help prevent the spread of these diseases and support CDC is most satisfying both personally and professionally," said Smallwood.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the principal agency in the United States government responsible for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves.

FlowSense LLC is an award-winning veteran owned small business (VOSB) and 8(a)/SDB certified company providing integrated technical solutions in environmental protection systems (air, water, and public health), security technology (biometric access control to address bioterrorism deterrence), and industrial solutions (facilities contracting). FlowSense products and services include engineering, project management, and procurement serving diverse industries including private and public sectors, military, defense, and government agencies.

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ePharmacySuperStore.com Adds 101 New Medicines to Their Discount Medicine Product Line

ePharmacySuperStore.com is the Premier Trusted U.S. Licensed Online Pharmacy on the Internet today. They provide discount medicines and other health related items to their customers by leveraging the power of the internet. The Online Pharmacy is now offering 101 additional medicines to better server their customers.

(PRWEB) August 30, 2005 -- ePharmacySuperStore.com (www.ePharmacySuperStore.com) today has announced it has just added 101 new medicines to their discount medicine product line. These new medicines include top selling medicines such as the antibiotic Amoxicillin, as well as the anti-viral Tamiflu.

This marks the largest increase to the ePharmacySuperStore.com discount medicine product line to date. The new medicines will allow the company to provide discount medicines to more customers across the country.

“We have one of the most extensive sets of non-controlled products available online, and we are committed to adding more products all the time. Our approach is simple, keep and hold prices down on the most popular medicines, and ship them fast.” said Vice President of Marketing Michael Martin.

ePharmacySuperStore.com is the premier U.S. licensed online pharmacy offering customers a large variety of prescription medications. Founded with the single mission of providing outstanding service and value to their customers, ePharmacySuperStore.com strives to meet their customer’s healthcare needs while making their overall shopping experience as easy as possible. With the widespread use of the internet, ePharmacySuperStore.com has been able to drive costs lower and pass the savings on to their customers.

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MusicDocs Wanted For Orchestra or Choir

The biggest DoctorsOrchestra of the United States is going on tour through Germany this coming November - there are still places available for MusicDocs (medical doctors, dentists, veterinarians, pharmacists) to play in the orchestra or sing in the choir.

(PRWEB) August 30, 2005 -- Victor S. Wahby, the conductor of the biggest DoctorsOrchestra in the USA (if not in the world) has planned on a tour through "good old Germany" with his orchestra and choir. They are all presented at http://www.MedicalMusical.org on the orchestra’s Website.

Through his Web research he found a good partner in Germany: The president of the association http://www.DoctorsHobbies.com , Wolfgang Ellenberger, himself a concert pianist and medical doctor, has organized two further recitals in Frankfurt (November 12) and Berlin (November 16).

The medical faculty in Frankfurt (Main) is going to host this recital in the "Alte Aula" (like "old hall" which has a wonderful historical outfit and even a pipe organ on stage. The other recital is in Berlin and is hosted by the famous Charité and will be held in the "Audimax" of the Free University of Berlin which has the Charité hospital as part of it.

Especially the Charité is enthusiastic about this event, since an American foundation has given an entire hospital as a present in the 60-ties, and President John F. Kennedy had been honorable member of the Free University.

The National Medical Music Group of Victor Wahby has invited members of more than 20 German DoctorsOrchestras to participate in this event, and whoever is MusicDoc (always including medical doctors, dentists, veterinarians, pharmacists) in the USA or Germany and surrounding countries can participate in these two recitals. Since the rehearsals are just on the same day of the concert the MusicDocs will get the music scores at home beforehand. They should be capable to read music because of this limited rehearsal-situation.
Ellenberger has even given a present to everybody putting the Haydn piano concerto in D major entirely on the web for download of everybody! See http://www.fingering.ch/Haydn and get your download instructions there.

Applications for participating at the two recitals can be done online at http://www.DoctorsHobbies.com/Events and even the ticket sales has begun at the same address exclusively online.
The "profit" of the recitals will be given to health foundations which are handled by the Universities of Frankfurt and Berlin.

This highlight should also bring the attention of the medical industry on a project of the DoctorsHobbies.com association which is described at http://www.PROJECT.docwebs.com and plans a multi-medial meeting point for Docs from the whole world.

Contact:
Wolfgang Ellenberger
+49-160-8353321
e-mail protected from spam botse

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Enriched Dead Sea Water Proves to be a Natural Treatment for Severe Skin Disorders

Mineralee, an enriched Dead Sea water product, is proving to be an alternative treatment for Psoriasis, Eczema, Athlete's Foot and dry and damaged skin. The Mineralee water is extracted off the Eastern shore of the Dead Sea and contains a high concentration of Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Bromides, Sulfates and other minerals.

Dead Sea, Israel (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) August 29, 2005 -- Mineralee, an enriched Dead Sea water product, is proving to be an alternative treatment for Psoriasis, Eczema, Athlete's Foot and dry and damaged skin. The Mineralee water is extracted off the Eastern shore of the Dead Sea and contains a high concentration of Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Bromides, Sulfates and other minerals.

The enriched water is undiluted, has no added fragrance or chemicals and is completely pure.

The product was developed as a result of 3 years of research into the ideal springs that releases these minerals as well as a personal story of a Psoriasis patient. Dan Goldberg, founder of Mineralee and a long time Psoriasis sufferer himself came to the Dead Sea in search of relief.

"I spent 8 hours a day bathing in the powerful salty water whilst intermittently applying the Dead Sea mineral concentrates to my bare skin. After only four days of this treatment my condition was cured. Relieved and eternally grateful I returned to living a normal life thanks to the amazing healing properties of these Dead Sea enriched waters."

PureDeadSea.com now offers the enriched Dead Sea water product online and is proving to be helpful for treatment of several skin disorders and skin conditions. The healing and therapeutic qualities of the water have had both positive physical and mental effects as more people have been using them.

The one-liter product is offered for $39.99 and 5 liters are offered for $149.99.

For additional information contact:

Marketing Director
Eyal Beit-On
+972-54-453-6053
Mineralee - www.PureDeadSea.com

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FLAVORx Expansion Includes All Major U.S. Drug Stores

FLAVORx announced that its partnering with Walgreens, the nation's largest drug store chain, to bring its current client list to more than 30,000 pharmacies.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) August 29, 2005 -- FLAVORx, Inc., the industry standard for the flavoring of prescription and OTC drugs, announced that current figures indicate it has partnered with more than 30,000 North American pharmacies.

Many medications are rejected by patients based purely on bitter or bad taste, resulting in the inability of physicians to control clinical outcomes. However, with FLAVORx flavorings, pharmacists are able to offer patients, or their parents, a cornucopia of flavors and can create good-tasting, palatable liquids or suspensions. FLAVORx is committed to achieving higher patient medicinal compliance rates in order to decrease patient sick-days, reduce health care costs and prevent more serious medical outcomes

This summer has proved to be an uncomfortable one for allergy sufferers, but one for which patients have been well-served with the implementation of FLAVORx in all 4,859 of the Walgreens stores. The April, 2005 launch of FLAVORx proprietary flavorings for prescription medications at Walgreens, was highly anticipated. “Teaming up with Walgreens has been an unprecedented opportunity to expand FLAVORx throughout the patient and retail pharmacy communities, where we have been whole-heartedly supported,” stated Kenny Kramm, President and CEO of FLAVORx, an Inc. 500 company.

Proud of adding the nation's largest drug store chain to its elite network of clients, Kramm continued by stating that, “Walgreens can boast of a tremendous retail and Specialty Pharmacy (“pharmacy behind the pharmacy”) program that offers patients diverse health care options, and we are extremely gratified to be working in concert with such a professional organization to advance that mission.”

With the opening of the school year just around the corner and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) indicating that the coming 2005-2006 flu-and-cold season could shape-up to be the most severe of the previous four winters, it is anticipated that more clinicians will be writing more prescriptions, for more patients, increasing the demand for the panacea of medicinal flavorings by FLAVORx.

The FLAVORx Formulary of FDA-approved flavorings offers the medical patient an alternative to an intrinsically bad-tasting medication, without altering the effectiveness or stability of the medicine; more than 48 million prescriptions have been flavored using the FLAVORx System, without a single report of instability, adverse side effects or allergic reaction. FLAVORx prides itself in its safety record and ease-of administration.

The company has become a standard in pharmacy education with its listing in Remington's, 2003 ed.; inclusion in the best-selling “What to Expect the First Year” by Murkoff, Hathaway and Eisnberg; and a profile in the June 2004 issue of Infectious Diseases in Children. It has convinced doctors that if a patient is unable to receive the therapeutic benefits of a medicine due to taste or smell, then FLAVORx is a primary, optional solution.

Throughout the retail pharmacy community, FLAVORx continues to provide quality, consumer-oriented health care products derived from meticulous research and development that make a difference in the quality of peoples' lives.

To learn more about FLAVORx, visit www.FLAVORx.com.

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Protecting Your Baby: New, Non-Mercury Basal Thermometer for Trying-to-Conceive Women Hits Shelves

Pregnancy and Mercury do not mix. Now, a new mercury-free basal thermometer provides a safe alternative for women using a basal thermometer to fertility chart.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) August 29, 2005 -- Over the past few years, a number of innovative "trying-to-conceive" products have hit the shelves of pharmacies and online fertility shops. Just to name a few, the ovulation microscope, fertility supplements like FertilAid , and even ovulation-predicting software have enriched the fertility landscape, making trying to conceive a baby much, much easier.

This week's release of a new fertility product, the Fairhaven Health Non-Mercury Basal Thermometer, marks an exciting milestone in preconception products: A safe, ultra-accurate, and healthy alternative to standard mercury thermometers. Call it a "green product" or just call it smart science, the Fairhaven Health glass basal is a non-mercury basal thermometer that offers all the accuracy and ease-of-use of traditional thermometers, but without the environmental danger and health hazards that mercury poses to families, pregnant mothers, and developing babies.

Millions of women use basal thermometers daily to "fertility chart", or predict when they are most fertile. Now, couples dreaming of having children no longer need to worry about their glass thermometers breaking - or the hazards of mercury in the home. This is especially true during pregnancy when you very much need to avoid toxins or household hazardous waste.

As the EPA states, "For fetuses, infants, and children, the primary health effect of methylmercury is impaired neurological development. Methylmercury exposure in the womb can adversely affect a baby's growing brain and nervous system." Home exposures can occur, according to the EPA, when products that contain elemental mercury break and release mercury to the air, particularly in warm or poorly-ventilated indoor spaces. Now, many states are pulling standard mercury thermometers from the shelves due to these concerns regarding toxicity, fetal health, and family safely.

The Solution: A Mercury-Free Glass Basal Thermometer

As an alternative to mercury thermometers, the Fairhaven Health Glass Basal Thermometer is just as accurate and family-friendly. Containing an environmentally-safe liquid alloy, the Fairhaven Health thermometer is completely non-toxic; in the event it breaks, it can simply be cleaned up with warm water. Better yet, the non-mercury glass basal thermometer is ultra-accurate, exceeding standards for pinpoint accuracy. Using a non-toxic alloy instead of mercury, the Fairhaven Health glass basal thermometer is capable of measuring the slightest temperature increases, particularly important when you are fertility charting.

As a quick introduction for the uninitiated, a basal thermometer is a highly accurate thermometer designed to measure your resting temperature (after several hours of sleep). Women who are "TTC" (or trying-to-conceive) use a basal thermometer the first thing in the morning, before getting up or moving around in bed. To chart fertility, simply record your basal temperature daily in your ovulation calendar or fertility chart.

Sometime around the middle of your cycle, you will notice that your basal body temperature has suddenly increased. This increase of temperature is caused by hormonal changes that "heat the body up" to make a more "fertile home" for a baby. By monitoring when your basal temperature increases, you will know the exact date of ovulation, or peak fertility. Over time, you will see patterns in this temperature increase that allow you to predict ovulation and increase your odds of conceiving.

Using the new Fairhaven Health glass basal thermometer, you have all the accuracy of a mercury thermometer, but without the dangers to health and family (especially if you are pregnant or trying to conceive a baby). Also convenient, it even comes with a handy no-break carrying case that serves to magnify the result. Just slip the thermometer into the carrying case and get a precise close up view of the exact basal temperature. Retailing for around just $15, this mercury-free thermometer is just a better basal, plain and simple.

About Fairhaven Health, LLC
Fairhaven Health (http://www.fairhavenhealth.com) is a provider of preconception and fertility products like FertilAid for Women and Men, Fertile Focus, FertiliTea, and the Mercury-Free Glass Basal Thermometer. Contact us at 360.671.0859.

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The Dalai Lama Visits PADMA AG Production Plants: Is There Room to Integrate the Science of Tibetan Medicine Into Our Western Medicine Model?

Exciting news in the nutraceutical world. Padma, Inc., a herbal and dietary supplement company was honored by a visit from the Dali Lama this month. It is viewed as support for the establishment and research of Tibetan medicine in the West.

Santa Rosa, CA (PRWEB) August 28, 2005 -- This month, his Holiness the Dali Lama visited Padma, Inc. a Swiss company that has manufactured plant-based medicinal products according to Tibetan formulas for more than 35 years. The Dalai Lama's visit supports the establishment and scientific research of Tibetan medicine in the West.

Tibetan medicine is based on a holistic philosophy with a decisive difference between the Western Medicine models which lies in the formulation of drugs. In Tibetan medicine, complex formulas based on natural raw materials are used. “This is very important, especially in chronic diseases,” said Dr. Isaac Eliaz, a prominent medical doctor in the West, who has integrated Tibetan medicine into his practice. “Tibetan formulas are multi-substance mixtures and the many different natural ingredients complement each other and create a synergistic effect.”

In order to integrate Tibetan formulations into the Western medical system, their effects have to be understood by both the physician and the patient. To achieve this, Padma, Inc. is continuously conducting scientific studies that explain the mechanism of action of their formulations. Modern scientific medicine is in a constant state of development with new active substances being developed and the causes of more diseases being identified. In the search for innovative approaches, Tibetan medicine can play an important role in the future.

About Padma, Inc.:
The firm, which today is headquartered near Zurich is unique in the world as a company specializing in the production of Tibetan dietary supplements. It is a successful combination of modern know-how and Tibetan therapeutic knowledge. To learn more about Tibetan medicine, log onto www.dreliaz.com.

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Gastric Bypass Unpublicized Side Effect – Excessive Gas

Bariatric surgery helps individuals gain back their self-esteem, confidence and health but all of these good things don’t come without side effects.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa (PRWEB) August 28, 2005 -- Many people with extreme cases of obesity are contemplating surgery.

Gastric bypass surgery is becoming one of he most sought after procedures for these individuals. Bariatric surgery helps individuals gain back their self-esteem, confidence and health but all of these good things don’t come without side effects.

An unpublicized side effect of gastric bypass surgery is excessive flatulence (intestinal gas).

It is medically understandable why these patients have highly malodorous flatus. The surgery causes them to have a malabsorptive syndrome. A gastric bypass patient’s system won’t fully absorb the food and nutrients due to their shortened stomach digestive system. This allows undigested food to get to the colon where the enzymes and bacteria feast on the excessive nutrients. One of the by-products of their altered digestive system is excessive gas (flatulence). Most gastric bypass patients are experiencing this side effect and are desperate for a solution, to eliminate embarrassment caused by the odor.

Flat-D Innovations, a Cedar Rapids-based company, is dedicated to and specializes in flatulence odor control products.

Flat-D Innovations is the manufacturer and marketer of a non-drug, non-invasive and simple solution to your flatulence odor problems called the Flatulence Deodorizer. This patented product called “The Flatulence Deodorizer” was invented by Brian and Myra Conant, of Mililani, Hawaii.

It’s an activated charcoal cloth pad (military technology) that is placed in the underwear next to the buttocks. When intestinal gas passes thru the pad, it deodorizes and neutralizes it. Since its debut (October 2002) onto the Internet this product has helped thousands of people worldwide (USA & International) and has gained recognition among the Medical Community. The Flatulence Deodorizer is Doctor Recommended, FDA Registered and has been proven to be effective against odors associated with flatulence. The Flatulence Deodorizer eliminates the embarrassment caused by the odor and increases the quality of life.

For a media kit, samples, or interview, contact Frank Morosky at 319-447-4840 in USA. For more information visit their website - www.flat-d.com

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Leading Healthcare Consulting Firm Launches New Website to Highlight Services that Add Value to Healthcare Organizations

VerveHealth’s newly launched website highlights a broad range of healthcare consulting services based on state-of-the-art solutions and practical knowledge of healthcare operations.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 27, 2005 -- Vervehealth's new website explains how their broad range of healthcare consulting services raises the healthcare consulting bar by adding value to their clients' organizations, improving existing processes and providing expert assistance and support. VerveHealth continually strives to lead the industry by providing state-of-the art solutions and guidance based on practical knowledge of health care operations.

Specialized Healthcare Consulting Services included on website:

* Regulatory Intelligence and Health Care Operations
* Litigation Support
* Regulatory Due Diligence
* Clinical Trials and Research
* Staffing Management
* Electronic Medical Record
* Contract Management

Within each of these core service offerings, VerveHealth’s services are specialized and focused on meeting the individual business needs of their clients. They have served leading healthcare organizations by helping them develop and implement customized solutions for challenging business and compliance issues requiring complex regulatory, analytical and operational expertise. They continue to identify and develop new service offerings that complement their initial core services based upon experiences and anticipated areas of increased need by the healthcare industry.

About VerveHealth
VerveHealth is an independent healthcare consulting business created on the belief that value-added consulting services can only be provided by experienced professionals offering customized solutions to individual business needs without layers of administrative costs. With over 20 years of combined industry and consulting experience, VerveHealth is able to offer a broad range of healthcare consulting services along the entire health care continuum, from integrated health systems to stand-alone specialty facilities and large physician practice groups, as well as medical suppliers. Backed by a tradition of excellence, personal attention and prompt, high-quality service, VerveHealth's consultants have earned a reputation for delivering distinctive professional services by providing clients with practical hands-on solutions to address their complex business needs.

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Leading Healthcare Consulting Firm Launches New Website to Highlight Services that Add Value to Healthcare Organizations

VerveHealth’s newly launched website highlights a broad range of healthcare consulting services based on state-of-the-art solutions and practical knowledge of healthcare operations.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 27, 2005 -- Vervehealth's new website explains how their broad range of healthcare consulting services raises the healthcare consulting bar by adding value to their clients' organizations, improving existing processes and providing expert assistance and support. VerveHealth continually strives to lead the industry by providing state-of-the art solutions and guidance based on practical knowledge of health care operations.

Specialized Healthcare Consulting Services included on website:

* Regulatory Intelligence and Health Care Operations
* Litigation Support
* Regulatory Due Diligence
* Clinical Trials and Research
* Staffing Management
* Electronic Medical Record
* Contract Management

Within each of these core service offerings, VerveHealth’s services are specialized and focused on meeting the individual business needs of their clients. They have served leading healthcare organizations by helping them develop and implement customized solutions for challenging business and compliance issues requiring complex regulatory, analytical and operational expertise. They continue to identify and develop new service offerings that complement their initial core services based upon experiences and anticipated areas of increased need by the healthcare industry.

About VerveHealth
VerveHealth is an independent healthcare consulting business created on the belief that value-added consulting services can only be provided by experienced professionals offering customized solutions to individual business needs without layers of administrative costs. With over 20 years of combined industry and consulting experience, VerveHealth is able to offer a broad range of healthcare consulting services along the entire health care continuum, from integrated health systems to stand-alone specialty facilities and large physician practice groups, as well as medical suppliers. Backed by a tradition of excellence, personal attention and prompt, high-quality service, VerveHealth's consultants have earned a reputation for delivering distinctive professional services by providing clients with practical hands-on solutions to address their complex business needs.

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The Unknown Enemy of the Human Body...Parasites

85-95% of adults have parasites but don't know it. Some health practitioners have even linked a type of parasite to cancer. The subject of this article may save your life.

(PRWEB) August 27, 2005 -- Some health practitioners have even linked a type of parasite to cancer. The subject of this article is terrifying, but the information may help you improve your health ... maybe save your life! The single most undiagnosed health challenge in the history of the human race is parasites.

In North America today, almost everybody is ill. If you look at your family, friends, and co-workers, and question them very carefully (because so many people deny there is anything wrong with them), you will find that virtually everybody has a health challenge, many of which are significant. How many of the people you know over the age 45 are on blood pressure medication or medication of some sort, to balance their blood sugar perhaps even on insulin? How many people do you know in their 30's, 40's and 50's that have recently died of cancer?

What exactly is a parasite? A parasite is an organism that lives off the host,the host being you or I. The parasite lives a parallel life inside our bodies, feeding off either our own energy, our own cells or the food we eat, or even feeding off the health supplements we use.

In recent medical studies, it has been estimated that 85% of the North American adult population has at least one form of parasite living in their bodies. Some authorities feel this figure may be as high as 95%.

So how can a parasite exist in the body without making its presence know? Easy, because most people accept that it is normal to have low energy levels, health challenges, skin rashes, pains, frequent colds, flu and constipation. Don't be fooled this is NOT normal.

Parasites Create Toxic Overload

If parasites secrete toxins into our bodies that our bodies have to neutralize, and we happen to be one of those people who drinks alcohol, smokes cigarette, eats junk food and breathes polluted air, the extra stress and strain on the
body's cleansing system can be enough to push the body in to what we call toxic overload.

Toxic overload occurs when the four cleansing systems of the body have been pushed too far by an overload of toxins in the body. Parasite toxins in the body are one more thing a toxic body does not need.

There are four cleansing systems of the body: the lungs, kidneys, skin and bowel. With toxic bowel syndrome, the excess of toxins absorbed from a clogged bowel goes to the liver. The liver is then overburdened, eventually unable to cope with toxic load and the toxins start to spill into the bloodstream.

Once this happens, the kidneys, lungs and skin have to take over the job of cleansing and they too become challenged in their ability to remain healthy. So you see, parasites can be one of the most damaging health factors threatening the world today.

Dogs Get Dewormed But What About Humans?

"The Essentials of Medical Parasitology" by Thomas J. Brooks, says, "The tapeworms are among the oldest parasites of the human race. Indeed, some species have become so well adapted to live in the human intestine that the host (man) may be entirely asymptotic". This means you may have a tapeworm and not appear to have any symptoms.

The fish tapeworm is the largest of the human tapeworms, reaching the length of 33 feet or more. There can be 3,000 to 4,000 segments in one worm. It can produce more than l,000,000 eggs a day. This type of infestation can cause anemia because of interference with vitamin Bl2, says Dr. Brooks in his book. Also, the weight challenges of some people can be directly attributed to tapeworms. This is especially true of weight loss programs that don't work. The person may be hosting a tapeworm, which is eating all the food and making the person constantly hungry. Tapeworms can also cause water retention. Besides tapeworms from beef, pork and fish, there is also a type of dog tapeworm you can get when dogs lick your face or hands.

How Do We Get Parasites?

Here is a list of ways parasites can get into your body: shaking hands, sharing someone else's soda can, kissing (even on the cheek), intimate sexual contact and believe it on not, you can get parasites by inhaling dust which contains the dried form of these organisms. You can get parasites from drinking the water of any of the thousands of lakes, rivers, streams and creeks in North America. Giardia Lambia, which causes Giardia, is very common for example. You can get
parasites from eating meat. Do you really think government inspectors are able to inspect every animal that goes to the slaughterhouse? Another source of parasites is salads. Dr. Brooks estimates that the overall incidence of E.
Histolytica in the United States is between 3.9% and l0%.

The distressing thing about parasites is that if you get rid of them, you can easily be re-infected. Married couples tend to have them together, and if one person is treated for the parasitic infection, their spouse often reinfects them. It is extremely important that both be treated at the same time, and in many cases, the children should be treated along with their parents.

How Can We Protect Ourselves From Parasites?

Unicity International's Paraway Pack combines a unique, comprehensive collection of products designed to help your body for effective cleansing. The Paraway Pack contains the following products:

Paraway Plus, formulated to help your body cleanse, contains the highest-quality herbal ingredients recognized for their cleansing properties.

LiFiber is a highly effective fiber product whose psyllium base provides eight times more soluble fiber than oat bran. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are also included to promote a healthier intestinal tract.

Nature's Tea helps the body gently cleanse the urinary and intestinal tracts while providing additional support for the immune system.

You can now order the Paraway Pack online and learn more about Unicity International by visiting:

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Baxa Corporation Named as Colorado Top Company Finalist

Baxa Corporation has been recognized as a finalist in coloradobiz magazine’s annual competition for Top Company. Established in 1988 by Colorado Business magazine (now coloradobiz), the Top Company competition recognizes Colorado’s most outstanding businesses in nine business categories.

Englewood, Colo. (PRWEB) August 27, 2005 -- Baxa Corporation has been recognized as a finalist in coloradobiz magazine’s annual competition for Top Company. Established in 1988 by Colorado Business magazine (now coloradobiz), Top Company recognizes Colorado’s most outstanding businesses in nine business categories. Finalists were honored, along with senior executives, at a reception celebrating examples of past and current organizational success this past Thursday in downtown Denver.

"I’m proud that Baxa is being recognized for the special work we do," acknowledges Greg Baldwin, company Chairman and CEO. "Our business is safety. Providing devices that help pharmacists safely mix and handle fluid medications has fueled three-fold growth since 1997. That focus on enabling great healthcare is expected to double our business over the next five years."

Nominations for Top Company were made through the first half of 2005. Companies then undergo a rigorous inspection process conducted independently by Deloitte and a panel of judges chosen from the business community. Top Company 2005 winners will be announced at an Academy-award style gala luncheon in September, hosted by 9News business reporter Gregg Moss. Additional information is available at http://www.cobizmag.com/topcompany.cfm.

About Baxa Corporation

Celebrating 30 years of business in 2005, Baxa Corporation is a Denver-based manufacturer of medical devices and systems for preparing, handling, packaging, and administering liquid medications. The company manufactures and markets a wide range of healthcare products for use in hospitals, critical care units and alternate-site pharmacies. Privately held, Baxa Corporation has subsidiaries and sales offices in Canada, the United Kingdom; Denmark, and Germany; and distribution partners worldwide. Further information is available at http://www.baxa.com.

Contacts:

Marian Robinson, Vice President, Marketing
Baxa Corporation: 800.567.2292 ext. 2157 or 303.617.2157

Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR
Absolutely Public Relations: 303.984.9801 or 303.669.3558

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New Findings for Using Modified Citrus Pectin Isaac Eliaz, MD. MSC, LAc to Give Remarks On New Immune Enhancing Properties at AANP Convention

New study demonstrates that Modified Citrus Pectin has immune enhancing properties. MCP is used in the treatment of cancer and is known for its effects in inhibiting metastasis and reducing tumor growth.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) August 27, 2005 -- Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) a dietary supplement ingredient derived from the peel and pulp of citrus fruit, is known for its effects on inhibiting cancer metastasis and reducing tumor growth and development. Most recently it has also played a very important clinical application in heavy metal chelation. Now scientists have recently discovered that MCP stimulates and supports the immune system, which opens up many different uses for its health enhancing properties.

To discuss these exciting new research findings on the benefits of MCP is Isaac Eliaz, M.D., M.S., L.Ac., founder of Better Health Publishing®. Dr. Eliaz will deliver his remarks “Integrative Medicine and Cancer: The Path of Knowledge & Wisdom” at the 20th National Conference of The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians on Saturday, August 27th at the Biltmore in Scottsdale, AZ at 2:00 PM. The remarks will highlight investigations of MCP’s prevention and treatment of health problems associated with prostate cancer, breast cancer and human exposure to heavy metals and toxins.

MCP is a dietary supplement derived from the peel and pulp of citrus fruit. Dr. Eliaz was granted two US patents in 2001 and 2002 for new applications of MCP, including using MCP to chelate heavy metals. MCP also has beneficial effects on cholesterol reduction and digestion. Dr. Eliaz and his colleagues have conducted pilot human clinical trials to investigate the use of MCP as a systemic chelator of environmental toxins and in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Better Health Publishing®, www.dreliaz.com, a Santa Rosa education-based company, is dedicated to providing responsible information and updates of scientific research on integrative therapies to health care professionals and individuals interested in self-care.

The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) was founded in 1985 to provide alternative methods for healing human diseases and disorders than have been traditionally offered in the United States. Members of the AANP must have graduated from one of North America’s six accredited schools of naturopathic medicine and must have served a clinical residency.

Editor’s note: To schedule an interview with Dr. Eliaz, please contact Connie St. John at 415-454-2243 or 415-302-7438 (cell) or e-mail protected from spam bots For more information about naturopathic physicians log on to www.naturopathic.org.

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August 26, 2005

How to Cure a Heart Attack or Stroke, At Home, In 12 Minutes for One Dollar

Book teaches how to cure a heart attack or stroke at home in 12 minutes, and for cost of one dollar.

(PRWEB) August 26, 2005 -- Dr. Walker spent 3 years researching, writing, and confirming a book for poor people who have no medical insurance and can't afford to go to a physician when they get sick with so-called deadly ailment, but they must lie in bed, suffer, and die.

It teaches them how to cure a heart attack or stroke at home in 12 minutes, and for the cost of one dollar. Also, it teaches them how to virtually prevent heart attacks and strokes for less than $12 each year. The pharmaceutical toxic chemical drug Plavix costs around $2,400 each year to do the same thing. He teaches them how to cure cancer and other so-called deadly ailments, at home with no suffering or side-effects, for a few dollars. And how to restore their good health. Dr. Walker teaches how to cure heartburn (fraudulently renamed Acid Reflux Disease) at home, in seconds, for 5 cents. He teaches other proven Natural Cures.

Dr. Walker's book titled, "Holocaust American Style" is a criminal indictment against the Medical Cartel, led by FDA and FTC and supported by Congress, the Judicial System, and various corporations. They are letting over a million men, women, and children die each year when proven Natural Cures have been available for many years, but “outlawed” in the U.S.A.

His book exposes the greedy and deadly corruption in the U.S.A. that refuses to put a stop to the unnecessary high medical costs, suffering, and death that is perpetuated on Americans. Most Americans who have Medical Insurance are just one medical incident away form personal Bankruptcy. Those murderers are destroying the health of Americans and our economic system.

I have sent this message to President Bush, several top politicians, most top talk-show hosts, top newspapers and magazines, so-called activists groups, several religious leaders and many other top leaders. None of whom will answer my letters. They are not interested in helping Americans.

Let's Look at the Progress Report on The War On Cancer;

Knowledgeable people were asked, “What do you think of the War on Cancer”? They Replied

“… largely a fraud.” Dr.Linus Pauling, Ph.D., twice Nobel Laureate

“… a qualified failure." John Bailar M.D., former editor, Journal of National Cancer Institute

“… a medical Vietnam.“ Dr. Donald Kennedy, former President, Stanford University

“… a bunch of manure.“ Dr. James Watson, Ph.D., Nobel Laureate, Co-Discoverer of DNA Code

Dr. Walker is 85 years young, in good health, and as active as a frisky puppy under a leaky cow. Call Dr. Walker at 334-514-6950 to schedule him to conduct a free seminar teaching you how to cure yourself or prevent many degenerative ailments. You pay only his travel expenses.

This book written for anyone who wants to live a long and health life, and “die healthy.”

To purchase his book, log on to www.ghchealth.com. A menu will appear on the left. Click on Books and Tapes. Follow instructions and cure yourself. At least, learn something.

P.S. within the next 7 years, the” conventional “ Medical Industry, along with the “associated “ Health Insurance Industry, will collapse. At that time, if you don't know how to cure yourself, naturally, you will be in serious health trouble.

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August 25, 2005

Obagi Nu-Derm SKin Care--Beautiful Skin At Any Age

The skin is a remarkable, living organ with the incredible ability to renew itself from the inside out. All your skin needs is the right kind of treatment to help it remember how to renew itself. This is the kind of treatment you’ll find with Obagi Skin Care Products.

(PRWEB) August 25, 2005 -- The skin is a remarkable, living organ with the incredible ability to renew itself from the inside out. All your skin needs is the right kind of treatment to help it remember how to renew itself. This is the kind of treatment you’ll find with Obagi Skin Care Products.

Skin health is a revolutionary idea. Most other products concentrate on the concept of skin care – treating symptoms, providing surface moisture and covering up blemishes. The only way to reclaim the health of your skin is to reach below the surface and work at a cellular level. The Obagi system combines specially developed products with medical supervision and counseling to treat your skin from the inside out. This program works on the surface to smooth roughness and correct damage like uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation. It also penetrates below the surface to stimulate cell renewal, improve circulation and help restore your skin’s natural moisture. The results are beautiful and healthy skin.

Obagi Nu Derm... restoring skin health one day at a time

The Obagi Nu-Derm System incorporates tretinoin therapy with luxurious, easy-to-use cleansers, toners and creams to be applied daily. Used faithfully and correctly, the Obagi System will help to:

• Diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Increase smoothness
• Reduce pore size
• Improve elasticity
• Generate a balanced, even skin tone
• Normalize oil production
• Correct blemishes
• Reduce age spots and other hyperpigmentation
• Increase the skin's own ability to hold moisture
• Increase the skin's tolerance to external factors

A partnership with your physician...

Your doctor will prescribe an Obagi system designed specifically for your skin type and color. Dramatic results like these cannot be found at a cosmetic counter. Many available skin care products affect only the surface of your skin. Others are designed simply to mask skin problems. The only way to rejuvenate your skin is to go right to the cellular level … and you need the knowledge, experience and guidance of a doctor for that.

Isn't time you restored your skin's health?
By stimulating skin cell renewal, improving circulation and rebuilding collagen, the Obagi system breathes new life into unhealthy skin. In as little as six weeks, you will begin to see a difference. Your healthy skin will be smooth, clear, firm, resilient, naturally moist... beautiful.

Questions and Answers

1. Is Obagi Nu Derm sold in the department store?
The only way to rejuvenate your skin is to reach below the surface and work at the cellular level. That takes the knowledge and guidance of a doctor, supervising a medically prescribed Skin Health Restoration system. The Obagi Nu-Derm System is available only through a physician.
2. What does the Obagi Nu Derm program cost?
Depending on the degree of skin damage and product usage, the yearly cost of the Obagi System is very competitive and usually less than prestigious department store brands.
3. What skin conditions does the Obagi System improve?
The Obagi Nu-Derm System of correction and stimulation will:
• Diminish the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles
• Increase smoothness
• Reduce pore size
• Improve elasticity
• Generate a balanced, even skin tone
• Normalize oil production
• Reduce age spots and/or hyperpigmentation
• Increase the skin's own ability to hold moisture
• Increase skin tolerance to external factors
4. Can I use my regular moisturizer with the Obagi Nu Derm System?
The Obagi Nu-Derm System uses medically prescribed products in conjunction with tretinoin therapy to restore the natural glow and elasticity of healthy skin. Importantly, Obagi stimulates at the cellular level to increase collagen and elastin and to renew the flow of natural moisture to the surface. The Obagi Nu-Derm products are designed to work synergistically with each other and should not be mixed with other products.
5. I have sensitive skin, can I used the Obagi Nu Derm System?
Yes, your doctor will design a specific Obagi Nu Derm program for your skin type and color, and will determine the proper course of action that is right for you and your lifestyle.
6. After I finish my Obagi Nu Derm treatment program should I go back to my regular skin care products?
After the treatment it is easy to maintain your new, healthy, younger-looking skin for a lifetime with the Obagi Nu-Derm System. With your doctor's advice, it will be simple to develop a maintenance Obagi Skin Care regimen that fits your skin type and the nature of your skin problems.
7. I'd really like to improve my appearance but don't want a drastic change. Should I consider cosmetic surgery?
You should start with the Obagi Skin Health Restoration program. After you have completed the Obagi Nu-Derm program, you will notice dramatic results in the appearance of your skin. You may decide that this improvement is all you need for now, postponing more invasive and expensive procedures.

For more information, please call us at 847.696.9900 or email us at e-mail protected from spam bots.

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August 24, 2005

Botox Basics: Relaxing Away the Years

There are technologically advanced skin-changing lasers and procedures coming on the market faster than most people can keep up with. Yet, one of the most amazing treatments on the market today is - you guessed it - Botox. Why?

Orange County, CA (PRWEB) August 24, 2005 -- There are technologically advanced skin-changing lasers and procedures coming on the market faster than most people can keep up with. Yet, one of the most amazing treatments available today is still - you guessed it - Botox. Why?

Because, in a matter of a few days, Botox will “relax” away the years, giving you a younger, calmer, friendlier and more appealing look.

“I’ve been injecting Botox since it’s arrival into the cosmetic arena. If you asked what single procedure I would keep in my practice if I had to choose only one, hands down, it would be Botox,” asserts Dr. Nissan Pilest, Board Certified Dermatologist in Irvine, Calif.

“Botox is magic. There’s nothing like it! It’s extremely popular by itself, but it’s also the basis of comprehensive facial rejuvenation. Think of Botox as a canvas smoothing agent. When you create an even surface, everything else works better. Take Thermage for instance. Used right afterward, Botox will ensure that the tight new collagen created develops on a smooth base. I use it before Fraxel resurfacing because the newly relaxed and wrinkle-free skin surface comes into uninterrupted and continuous contact with the laser. Used before wrinkle fillers, Botox allows me to target and fill the lines in the skin caused by age, not the lines caused by muscle contraction.”

“Tired of being told you look tired or worried or sad or angry? Botox takes that away. It works and it works incredibly well. Recently men in particular are discovering that a little Botox is a great way to appear more confident and in control. It’s a plus for anyone.”

Dr. Pilest doesn’t just talk Botox, he teaches it. One of a select group of Training Physicians for Allergan, makers of Botox, he instructs new doctors with his expert injection techniques. “Getting the best out of Botox requires skill, experience and proper training,” Dr Pilest cautions. “It is a toxin and needs to be respected. Injections incorrectly placed could mean you have to put up with a droopy eyelid or excessive bruising. Although both situations are temporary, they are extremely rare when the injections are administered by a skilled physician.”

Dr. Pilest addressed the concern that some people don't get much benefit from Botox. "That's the fault of the practitioner. To bring new patients in, some doctors or medical spas will advertise absurdly low prices. The problem is, those low prices are sometimes balanced out by over-diluted product and skimpy injection procedures. The end result is a patient who either gets very little response (or none at all) and they lose the effect in a matter of weeks instead of months. I won’t skimp with my patients. They know I use Botox the right way every time. And the right way still allows you to look mad if you really need to. There’s no need to go to extremes. Your kids sometimes benefit by seeing “the look”. Technique is as important as proper placement and amount, so make sure you don’t waste your time being a practice patient.”

Can anyone use Botox? “With a few medical limitations, and some minor age restrictions, the answer is 'yes'. If you can raise your brows or frown, Botox will make a difference. Crows feet? You won’t see them on your face any more...just on crows! It can deliver a respectable mini-brow lift. Those neck bands the ladies hate so much? Botox flattens them out. And one other use that is talked about very little but makes patients particularly happy is Botox treatment for Hyperhidrosis. Only someone who suffers from excessive sweating knows the level of relief that little bit of toxin provides.” http://www.totaldermatology.com/pages/botox.html

Botox is the most frequently performed cosmetic procedure in the country and along with the new Fraxel resurfacing laser and Thermage, is still one of Dr. Pilest’s top requested cosmetic procedures. Dr. Pilest is the Medical Director of Total Dermatology in Irvine, Ca. He has been in practice for over 26 years, is an assistant professor at UC Irvine Department of Dermatology and is a sought-after speaker on Laser and Light Technology. Consultations and inquiries are invited by calling 949-727-3800. Dr. Pilest offers a free monthly E-newsletter, free Educational Seminars and maintains a comprehensive educational website at www.TotalDermatology.com

Marketing Contact
Jennifer Park
Dermatologist News
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888-858-8686

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New Technology in the Battle Against Transmission of Infectious Diseases Designed to Help Hospitals and Save Taxpayers Money

American Safe Room, Inc. of Sutherlin, Oregon has developed the Safe Cell 800i, a portable system that quickly and easily converts a standard patient room to a regulation CDC qualified infectious isolation room like those used for tuberculoses patients, or positive pressure isolation room like those used for bone marrow transplant, burn and AIDS patients.

(PRWEB) August 24, 2005 -- American Safe Room, Inc. of Sutherlin, Oregon has developed the Safe Cell 800i, a portable system that quickly and easily converts a standard patient room to a regulation CDC qualified infectious isolation room like those used for tuberculoses patients, or positive pressure isolation room like those used for bone marrow transplant, burn and AIDS patients.

The new portable, self contained system requires no modification to the existing HVAC system and can be quickly and easily installed by on staff hospital personal. It comes complete with a negative or positive pressure HEPA filtration unit, digital differential pressure monitor and digital differential pressure monitor, and all the required hardware for set-up and operation.

The Safe Cell 800i borrowed much of its design criteria from its company’s predecessor the Safe Cell 100N, a rapidly deployable tactical military device that protects against airborne nuclear, chemical and biological accident or terrorism by creating a toxin free protected space in an ordinary room. The Safe Cell 100N is classified by the U.S. Government office of Defense Trade Controls as a tactical military device and Deemed a class 14 munitions.

The ASR-800i was the brainchild of the engineers at American Safe Room. Chief Engineer Len Henrikson says “High end air filtration and room air pressure control is something we already do very well, so we decided to apply our resources of engineering, manufacturing, and product support into a dedicated self-contained filtration system for hospital and institutional applications. That is really where the need is right now for cost effective, dependable airborne protection. Imagine being a hospital administrator who just had the option land on his desk of converting any existing patient room into an isolation room for under $4,000—without having to tear into the existing HVAC ductwork. All of a sudden you have the option of having an isolation room on each floor, where patients who suddenly show symptoms of airborne diseases can quickly and easily be moved in to without having to transport them through the hospital to the isolation ward. Or better yet, roll in the Safe Cell and convert their existing room without moving the patient. Having isolation rooms on demand gives the doctors another tool when they suspect that a patient may have a contagious disease. It’s all about the response time.”

The criteria was simple: the system must be in kit form and include all devices and hardware to create a selectable mode system for positive or negative pressure infectious isolation rooms, it must be easy to install by hospital staff in one hour or less, and must qualify the room to CDC guidelines for an infectious isolation room. Since most of the install time is used locating and controlling the existing air ventilation system for the Safe Cell, it’s possible that in the future, we will see hospitals being built without dedicated isolation rooms since every room can be converted so quickly.We may see hospitals with connections and vents in every room to immediately deploy the Safe Cell at the first indication of an airborne disease.

A standard unit will sell with the monitor for less than $4000, it costs an established hospital between $40,000 and $80,000 to remodel an existing room into isolation. Another great attribute of this machine is that it can be utilized with many of the surge capacity tents, trailers and facility conversions set up for mass casualty scenarios and fundable by a Homeland Security Grant.

The Safe Cell ASR-800i can be seen by visiting their company’s website www.americanisolationroom.com/

American Safe Room, Inc., an Oregon corporation formed by a group of engineers in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001, committed to quick reliable and affordable protection from intentional or accidental release of atmospheric nuclear, biological or chemical agents.

The US Department of State, Bureau of Military Affairs and Defense Trade Controls have granted an export license to, American Safe Room Inc. to manufacture and export their CBRN filtration equipment.
Contact Information;
Administration and Sales Office
215 North Calapooia Street
Sutherlin, OR 97479
Phone: 541-459-4845
FAX: 541-459-4752

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August 22, 2005

Big branding news in e-Healthcare: TeleCheckup®

TeleCheckup® U.S. Federally Registered Trademark is available for licensing or acquisition by telemedical companies with home or mobile telemedical product lines.

(PRWEB) August 21, 2005 -- The TeleCheckup® U.S. Federally Registered Trademark is available for licensing or acquisition by telemedical companies with home or mobile telemedical product lines. TeleCheckup® is positioned to become a leading brand name in the home telemedical product sector.

“TeleCheckup® is a powerful brand name that consumers can easily identify with,” says Charles P. Brown, Brand Strategy Consultant with Hamlin Computer Technology. “As the home telemedicine industry continues its double-digit annual growth and enters the mainstream, TeleCheckup® is positioned to be the brand that patients will ask doctors for by name.”

The level of preventative care and compliance monitoring created by home telemedical has never been possible before the availability of low cost connections via the World Wide Web. The potential benefits of home telemedical are a better quality of life for millions of people and billions of dollars of savings on healthcare costs. Home telemedical can benefit everyone, regardless of their current health.

A wide array of home telemedical devices is already available for checking blood pressure, heart rate, body weight, glucose level and much more. But, the average consumer won’t see much difference between products from different manufacturers. They will primarily differentiate between these products by their brand image.

TeleCheckup® offers home telemedical providers the opportunity to unify their entire product line under a single, easily recognizable, consumer-friendly brand name. A manufacturer or marketer of home or mobile telemedical products may license or acquire the TeleCheckup® brand and instantly position itself for future category leadership. The power of a winning home telemedical brand backed by high-quality products and services will help increase product sales through HMO’s, health insurance companies and physician groups.

Trademarks and domain names are necessary for effective, protected branding to occur. To complement its U.S. Federally Registered Trademark and Servicemark, the complete TeleCheckup® brand package includes a set of premium Internet domain names. For additional information, go to www.telecheckup.com

Contact Information:
Charles P. Brown
+1.773.394.6090

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Acmemeds.com Improves Itself With 101 New Added Medications

Acmemeds ( www.acmemeds.com ) is an U.S. Licensed Online Pharmacy with its easy-to-use online store to provide prescriptions, medications and other health related items at an affordable price.

Bradenton, FL (PRWEB) August 20, 2005 -- The Online Pharmacy is one of the leaders in providing health care products and medications, based on complete line of the best brand named drugs. The store at www.acmemeds.com carries an expanded line of drug categories such as: Allergies, Anti Depressants, Antibiotics, Anxiety, Birth Control, Headache, Heartburn, Men’s Health, Motion Sickness, Muscle Relaxant, Pain Relief, Sexual Health, Skin Care, Stop Smoking, Weight Loss. Our website is not a regular pharmacy but a virtual, Online Pharmacy Acmemeds.com that offers choices and lower prices then your local pharmacy or drugstore.

And now cmemeds (www.acmemeds.com) is proud to bring you 101 new drugs to our product line up. These new drugs include top selling drugs such as the Antibiotic Amoxicillin, as well as the Anti-Viral Tamiflu, the full list of new drugs is shown below:

Aciphex 20 mg,Albenza 200 mg,Aldactone 100 mg,Aldactone 25 mg, Amoxicillin 250 mg, Amoxicillin 500 mg, Antivert (generic) 12.5 mg, Antivert 12.5 mg, Antivert 50 mg, Aphthasol 5% 5 gm Ointment, Atarax (generic) 50 mg, Bentyl (generic) 10 mg, Bentyl (generic) 20 mg, Bentyl 10 mg, Bentyl 20 mg, Claritin D 12 hr, Claritin-D 24 hr,Cleocin T Gel 1.0% 30 gm,Colchicine 0.6 mg,Condylox (gel) 0.50%,Detrol LA 2 mg,Detrol LA 4 mg,Diflucan 150 mg,Diflucan 200 mg,Diprolene AF 0.05% 15 gm,Diprolene AF 0.05% 50 gm,Dovonex 0.005% 120 gm Ointment,Dovonex 0.005% 60 gm Cream,Dovonex 0.005% 60 gm Lotion,Elavil (generic) 10 mg,Elavil (generic) 100 mg,Elavil (generic) 150 mg,Elavil (generic) 25 mg,Elavil (generic) 50 mg,Elavil (generic) 75 mg,Elidel 1% 30 gm,Elimite (generic) 5% 60 gm,Elimite 5% 60 gm,Esgic Plus (generic) 500 mg,Estradiol 1 mg,Estradiol 2 mg,Eurax 10% 60 ml solution,Evista 60 mg,Flexeril (generic) 10 mg,Fluoxetine 10 mg,Fluoxetine 40 mg,Fosamax 70 mg,Gris Peg 125 mg,Kenalog (generic) 0.025% 60 ml,Kenalog 0.025% 60 ml,Kenalog 0.50% 20 ml,Kenalog Aerosol 63 gm,Lamisil Oral 250 mg,Levbid 0.375 mg,Microzide (generic) 12.5 mg,Microzide 12.5 mg,Mircette 0.15 mg,Motrin (generic) 400 mg,Motrin (generic) 600 mg,Motrin (generic) 800 mg,Naprosyn (generic) 375 mg,Naprosyn (generic) 500 mg,Naprosyn 375 mg,Naprosyn 500 mg,Nexium 20 mg,Nizoral (generic) 200 mg,Nizoral 200 mg,Ortho TriCyclen Lo 0.18 mg,Penlac 8% 7 ml,Prevacid 15 mg,Prilosec 10 mg,Prilosec 40 mg,Protopic 0.03% 30 gm,Protopic 0.10% 30 gm,Ranitidine HCL 150 mg,Ranitidine HCL 300 mg,Remeron 15 mg,Renova 0.02% 1 x 40 gm ,Retin A 0.01% 15 gm gel,Retin A 0.01% 45 gm gel,Retin A 0.025% 15 gm gel,Retin A 0.025% 45 gm gel,Retin A 0.05% 45 gm cream,Retin A 0.1% 20 gm cream,Seasonale 0.15 mg,Sumycin 500 mg,Synalar (generic) 0.01% 60 ml Sol,Synalar Cream 0.025% 60 gm,Tamiflu 75 mg,Tetracycline 250 mg,Tetracycline 500 mg,Tretinoin 0.1% 20 gm,Vermox (generic) 100 mg,Vermox 100 mg,Wellbutrin (generic) 100 mg, Wellbutrin (generic) 75 mg,Zyloprim (generic) 100 mg,Zyloprim (generic) 300 mg,Zyloprim 100 mg, Zyloprim 300 mg,Zyrtec 5 mg.

Users can view actual images of the drugs to aid in identifying patient’s “brown bag” meds upon admission to a healthcare facility, helping to prevent medication errors. But one thing we know and that is:
our customers enjoy the procedure of purchasing their prescriptions and medications online from their own personal computer. It’s easy, comfortable and safty. Once the order is placed at www.acmemeds.com, the customer will receive a receipt and the items ordered will be shipped to the customers’ doorstep. We hope that our guaranteed lowest pricing with FREE overnight FedEx shipping will help you stay with a US company for
your prescription needs. With a fully functional and easy-to-navigate website, and a perfect fusion of products you are sure to find what you need within just a few short clicks.

All Acmemeds ( www.acmemeds.com ) customers are happy to order their medication online and have them shipped next day. Our online pharmacy service is one of a kind. Visitors will easily be able to find their medication's information, uses, side effects and prices when purchasing through the Web site.

“Acmemeds.com is committed to providing our customers with the latest breakthroughs in medical and pharmaceutical technology,” said Mr. Hill director of customer services for acmemeds.com, Inc.

By showing users the 'what if' analysis of any proposed decision from the enterprise perspective down to the project level, Our Online Pharmacy enables an organization to effectively adapt to the need for continuous change, and promotes consensus and governance by breaking down traditional organizational barriers.

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August 17, 2005

Baxa Corporation Announces Compliance To The European Directive On Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment

Baxa Corporation, a Denver-based manufacturer of equipment that automates fluid dispensing for hospital pharmacies, announces its compliance to the European Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment Directive, or WEEE. The WEEE Directive aims to reduce the quantity of waste resulting from used electrical and electronic equipment and increase its re-use, recovery and recycling. Baxa is the 2005 recipient of two excellence in exporting awards – one from the Governor’s Office of the State of Colorado and the other from the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) August 17, 2005 –- Baxa Corporation, a Denver-based manufacturer of equipment that automates fluid dispensing for hospital pharmacies, announces its compliance to the European Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment Directive, or WEEE. The WEEE Directive aims to reduce the quantity of waste resulting from used electrical and electronic equipment and increase its re-use, recovery and recycling.

Under the Directive, the responsibility for the collection, treatment and recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment transfers from the buyer to the companies that manufacture, sell, distribute, recycle or treat these products and components in the European Union (EU). As an environmentally responsible manufacturer of equipment used for improving healthcare worldwide, Baxa is extending this responsibility not only to the EU but to our global customers.

Baxa Corporation now operates under full compliance with the WEEE Directive. Among the Directive’s requirements is the marking of any applicable equipment placed in the EU market with the WEEE symbol (a crossed-out, wheeled garbage bin); demonstration of the implementation of a take-back program; and meeting recycling targets. All applicable Baxa equipment is labeled with the “wheelie bin” symbol. The company’s take-back program is outlined in its Environmental Statement online.

“WEEE compliance is one piece of a comprehensive program for effective management of natural and other resources at Baxa Corporation,” states Pat Hynes, Vice President of Global Quality. “We strive to address the environmental impact of all of our operations – whether they are manufacturing or office activities.”

Baxa Corporation is committed to manufacturing processes that minimize the opportunity for environmental harm and support sustainable resources. A provider of healthcare devices and equipment, the company strives to choose the most efficient materials for our products – those which have the greatest potential for patient safety and clinical efficacy and the least potential for adverse environmental impact.

About Baxa Corporation
Celebrating 30 years of business in 2005, Baxa Corporation is a Denver-based manufacturer of medical devices and systems for preparing, handling, packaging, and administering liquid medications. The company manufactures and markets a wide range of healthcare products for use in hospitals, critical care units and alternate-site pharmacies. Privately held, Baxa Corporation has subsidiaries and sales offices in Canada, the United Kingdom; Denmark, and Germany; and distribution partners worldwide. Further information is available at http://www.baxa.com. A copy of Baxa Corporation’s Environmental Policy can be accessed from the link at the bottom of the Web site home page.

About the WEEE Directive
Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) aims to reduce waste arising from electrical and electronic equipment; and improve the environmental performance of those involved in the life cycle of these products. The Directive affects those involved in manufacturing, selling, distributing, recycling or treating electrical and electronic equipment. For more information on the WEEE Directive, visit the UK environmental agency Web site at http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/netregs/legislation/380525/473094/?lang=_e.

Contacts:
Marian Robinson, Vice President, Marketing
Baxa Corporation: 800.567.2292 ext. 2157 or 303.617.2157
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Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR
Absolutely Public Relations: 303.984.9801 or 303.669.3558
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Scott+Scott, LLC Announces Final Day To Join Firm's Clients Against Cyberonics

Director steps down and SEC continues inquiry -- firm filed first complaint on June 17; stock trades at around $38.

Colchester, Conn. (PRWEB) August 16, 2005 -- Scott+Scott, LLC filed the initial securities class action on June 17, 2005, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas on behalf of the purchasers of Cyberonics, Inc. securities during the Class Period between June 15, 2004, and October 1, 2004, inclusive (the "Class")(Case no. U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas 05-CV-02121). Any concerned purchaser who purchased Cyberonics at anytime may contact the firm as class periods due tend to change.

If you would like information about Scott+Scott's complaint or would like to discuss this action with an attorney, please contact attorney Neil Rothstein (800/332-2259, ext 22 or by cell at 619/251-0887). You may also contact Scott+Scott attorney Amy K. Saba (800/332-2259, ext 26). All Cyberonics securities purchasers may contact the firm as news unfolds. Please visit the Scott+Scott website at http://www.scott-scott.com. Please return or request information as early as possible.

On July 29, 2005, "key director" Ronald Matricaria, who had been chairman of Cyberonics board's Compensation Committee and a member of its Strategic Advisory Committee, resigned effective July 23. Reuters has reported that through a July 24 e-mail, Matricaria could not "support the direction of the governance practices of the Cyberonics board, in particular its practices regarding CEO compensation and succession."

Then, on August 9, 2005, Cyberonics announced a compensation contract for Chairman, CEO and defendant Robert P. Cummins that included:

$600,000 annually base that can be adjusted;an annual bonus; a grant of 75,000 restricted shares vesting at a rate of 15,000 a year for five years; and on the first anniversary of the execution date of the employment agreement, a grant of 75,000 shares of restricted stock vesting at the end of each of four years at 18,750 per year;and finally, on the second anniversary, he will get another 75,000 shares of restricted stock vesting at a rate of 25,000 shares at the end of each of three years.

Under these circumstances, at the end of his third year of employment, Mr. Cummins will have the ability to trade 58,750 shares of restricted stock. At the opening today, such stock would be worth about $2,163,633.58 plus his yearly salary and bonus placing him over $3 million per that year alone. If this defendant is terminated "under certain circumstances," he will receive a sum twice his base salary, an annual bonus equal to 100 percent his base salary plus acceleration of his stock rights. Also, in recognition of his "contributions" to the Company, this defendant will receive 25,000 restricted shares on the date of agreement of the contract.

Shares of Cyberonics traded as high as $47.77 in June and now the stock stands at around $38. Cyberonics engages in the design, development, and commercialization of medical devices, which claim to provide therapy, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), for the treatment of epilepsy and other debilitating neurological and psychiatric disorders. You can read more about the Scott+Scott case by going to: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050617/nef018.html?.v=9.

Scott+Scott, LLC is currently working on cases against Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, American Italian Pasta Gourmet, Guidant Corp Securities, Guidant Corp Injury, RenaissanceRe Ltd, Investors Financial Services Corp., Harley-Davidson Employee Litigation, Host American Corp., Patterson Companies among others.

The Guidant Corp. action, which Scott+Scott filed on June 24, 2005, charges the heart device manufacturer with securities fraud. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reported that Johnson & Johnson said it would proceed with its proposed $25.4 billion acquisition of Guidant, but it backed off the expected closing date which was expected to be at the end of September. Johnson & Johnson said its reviews of the acquisition should be completed by the end of the third quarter, but did not say when it expects the deal to close. For more information on the case against Guidant, go to: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050808/nem020.html?.v=21.

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August 16, 2005

Simply Retail Celebrates Anni Hodroff's Seventh Year

Simply Retail, the nation's leader in healthcare retailing, is pleased to announce Anni Hodroff's seventh year as an emplyee. Hodroff, the director of strategic communications, plans to increase Simply Retail's growth by expanding marketing and media relations.

MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) August 16, 2005 -- Simply Retail, the nation’s leader in healthcare retail is celebrating Anni Hodroff’s seventh year as an employee. Hodroff, director of strategic communications, remains a valuable member of Simply Retail’s expert team and is looking to further expand Simply Retail’s marketing and media relations.

“I love creating a whole new level for Simply Retail to stand on,” Hodroff said. “With more effort put into communications, hospitals and the public will see how valuable healthcare retailing is to all members of a hospital community.”

Before joining with Simply Retail in 1998, Hodroff worked as a production coordinator in New York City for acclaimed photographers such as Annie Leibovitz and Robert Mapplethorpe. After leaving the New York scene, Hodroff became a principal player in opening the Minnesota Children’s Museum and was the director of marketing for The Children’s Theatre Company. Hodroff’s healthcare expertise derived from being a producer with the ABC affiliate in Minneapolis-St. Paul where she produced over 100 hours of medical shows as well as coming from a family background of physicians.

“After working with so many clients from all corners of the country, and getting an in-depth grasp of the varying nuances within the healthcare industry, I truly feel at home in my contribution,” Hodroff said. “Simply Retail has been a good fit for me, and I am looking forward to help expand it even further.”

Founded in 1994, Simply Retail is a Minneapolis-based retail consultancy firm specializing in healthcare retailing. Simply Retail is the voice and pioneer of healthcare retailing. For the last seven years, Simply Retail has focused its retail expertise solely on healthcare, creating the processes and details necessary to make healthcare retailing a success. Simply Retail has helped numerous hospitals and clinics boost revenues and expand patient care through industry-proven retail strategies. For more information about Simply Retail, please call 612.659.8200 or visit www.simplyretailinc.com.

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BioWest 2005 Expands to Feature Venture Capital Award

The Rocky Mountain Region's premier networking event and trade show for the biotechnology and medical devices industries has expanded to include the first annual $10,000 Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, to be presented to the winning emerging biosciences company at the Venture Capital program on November 8, 2005. The award, sponsored by the law firm Faegre & Benson, is designed to help support growing biotech companies and provide visibility in front of a high-profile venture capital panel.

Denver, Colo. (PRWEB) August 14, 2005 -- The Rocky Mountain Region's premier networking event and trade show for the biotechnology and medical devices industries has expanded to include the first annual $10,000 Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, to be presented to the winning emerging biosciences company at the Venture Capital program on Nov. 8, 2005.

The award, sponsored by the law firm Faegre & Benson, is designed to help support growing biotech companies and provide visibility in front of a high-profile venture capital panel. The BioWest organizers are expecting approximately 10 to 12 companies to participate in the competition.

"This award truly sets BioWest apart from other industry events and is generating a lot of excitement in the community," says Chistine Shapard, director of biosciences and emerging industries for the Governor's Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). "It's great to see some of our smaller companies vying not only for the $10,000 prize, but also for the visibility at the region's premier event for our industry."

"We're very excited to be able to assist early stage bioscience companies by sponsoring this award and coordinating the VC track presentations," says Dr. Richard Nakashima, a biotech patent attorney with Faegre & Benson. "Our firm has a history of supporting not only the large players in the biotech industry, such as Guidant and Roche Colorado, but also working with a diverse group of companies, from the earliest startups to mid-level established companies. Our continuing support of the Colorado bioscience community, such as our sponsorship of this unrestricted Award, is something that we're very proud of."

BioWest, an annual event hosted by OEDIT in partnership with the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), Fitzsimons, the City of Denver, the Metro Denver EDC and numerous research institutions, will take place Nov. 8 and 9, 2005 at the new Colorado Convention Center. The event, which expects more than 700 attendees, includes 15 expert panels and five breakout tracks on topics ranging from start-up issues and regulatory requirements to international clinical trials, as well as the Annual Awards Dinner.

For more information and to find the application, go to: http://www.biowestconference.com.

The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is a not-for-profit corporation providing services and support for Colorado's growing biosciences industry. With over 300 members, CBSA actively works to promote the growth of the industry by working for a better business environment, grow the state's biotech workforce, fight for policies that support a strong bioscience industry in the state and speak with a single voice on behalf of the industry. For more information, please visit http://www.cobioscience.com.

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade works to foster a positive business climate that encourages quality economic development through financial and technical assistance for local and regional economic development activities throughout the State of Colorado. For more information, please visit http://www.AdvanceColorado.com.

Faegre & Benson LLP is a full-service law firm with offices in Denver, Boulder, Minneapolis, Des Moines, London, Frankfurt and Shanghai, with more than 100 attorneys in Colorado and more than 450 worldwide. Faegre & Benson is proud to support the Colorado and national bioscience industry with services in corporate law, intellectual property, labor and employment, financial transactions and a wide range of other legal services. For more information, please visit http://www.faegre.com.

Contacts:

Christine Shapard, Director of Biosciences and Emerging Industries for the Governor's Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), 303.892.3840

Denise Brown, Executive Director, Colorado BioScience Association, 303.592.4073

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August 11, 2005

Fibromyalgia: Waste Basket Diagnosis or Just Garbage?

There is a sham going o­n in American medicine and no o­ne wants to talk about it. Fibromyalgia is the most common cause of generalized, musculoskeletal pain in women between ages of 20 and 55 years. There is no tissue diagnosis. No radiologic findings. No typical histology.

(PRWEB) August 11, 2005 -- There is a sham going on in American medicine and no one wants to talk about it.

A patient walks into an office and complains of diffuse muscle pains of nonspecific nature in several different skeletal regions. No trauma was sustained. No bruising is present. The patient is not febrile and cannot distinguish whether the pain feels like it arises from the joint or the muscles themselves. Not unlikely, the patient also comments on their persistent fatigue and other nonspecific symptoms like abdominal cramping, on and off visual disturbances, dizziness, etc.

In his or her head, the doctor is thinking: somatizer. But in this day and age of malpractice and better-be-safe-than-sorry medicine, a full work-up is initiated -- sadly. Films are shot, labs are drawn, history and physical is repeated. Lo and behold, all is negative. Even the sed rate, (miraculously).

So what do we do as physicians? We reassure the patient that this is not a physical malady and suggest that this might be something stemming from their psyche, right? Wrong. We make up a diagnosis so we have something to label it and thus, something to treat. Now, suddenly there are mavens of this fictional disease. There are conferences dedicated to it; text books authored about it; medications designed for it; TV and radio commercials exploiting it.

Not me.

I won’t be a part of it any more. It's out of hand, and a recent study is helping delineate this point. Fibromyalgia is the most common cause of generalized, musculoskeletal pain in women between ages of 20 and 55 years; in the United States, the prevalence is approximately 2 percent and increases with age. The cardinal manifestation of fibromyalgia is diffuse musculoskeletal pain. Plus, a variety of poorly understood pain symptoms, including abdominal and chest wall pain and symptoms suggestive of irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic pain and bladder symptoms of frequency and urgency suggestive of the female urethral syndrome or of interstitial cystitis.

Fatigue is present in more than 90 percent of cases and is occasionally the chief complaint. There is no tissue diagnosis. No radiologic findings. No typical histology. How, then, can this be classified as a physical illness? I was taught way back in medical school that if it smells like a duck, and walks like a duck, it's probably a duck. Well, I'll tell you what this smells like…

A recent study, reported by the Associated Press, is shedding some light on the true nature of fibromyalgia. The study looked at "real" acupuncture verses improperly applied acupuncture (accu-placebo) in patients with fibromyalgia.

Now, it wasn't surprising to us that real acupuncture failed to show benefit versus fake acupuncture. And this fact did not lend credence to our theory of fibromyalgia as a fictional disease. Rather, it was that all patients, in both arms of the study showed dramatic improvement in just o­ne or two sessions, a much shorter treatment course than expected.

Whether the treatment used was real or fake made no difference in the study participants. Their symptoms improved greatly just after one or two sessions suggesting that just enrolling in the study may have been the best treatment course. Or, perhaps, the attention that was given to their "disease" improved symptoms.

Adam Burke, an acupuncturist who treats patients with fibromyalgia and was not connected with the study, said the findings were not conclusive, nor was the treatment the study's subjects received consistent with real-life alternative therapies for the condition.

Typically, such treatment can consist of more than a year of acupuncture, along with complementary therapies like herbs and lifestyle changes, he said. Also, acupuncture involving electrical stimulation that has been effective for fibromyalgia wasn't looked at in the study, said Burke, an assistant professor of health education at San Francisco State University.

Of course, they should be treated for more than a year. I'm sure Mr.Burke lets them know that right from the start of treatment.

Are we too cynical? Possibly. But you show me a patient with no physical exam findings, no radiologic abnormalities, no tissue diagnoses, and no gold standard of diagnosis, and I'll show you a patient that has an excellent physical prognosis.

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August 10, 2005

MediKeeper Launches First-of-Its-Kind Service Offering Secure 24/7 Access to Online Personal Health Records

Individuals can now have access “Anytime, Anywhere, Any Situation” to their critical health information.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) August 10, 2005 -- MediKeeper, a leading provider of Secure Personal Health Records, today announced the launch of their first-of-its-kind secure 24/7 service, providing access to critical medical information “Anytime, Anywhere, in Any Situation.” Up until now, individuals with personal health records were required to disclose their password to allow a physician or emergency room access to their records. This critical shortcoming compromises privacy and prevents access in the event that the patient is unable to communicate. MediKeeper's unique service solves this problem by ensuring access, while maintaining patient privacy and security.

MediKeeper offers this service to its members by combining cutting-edge web technology with 24-hour emergency support. MediKeeper uses a proprietary process to authenticate emergency personnel and protect its members' privacy. Online personal health records are now just a phone call away, and can be immediately faxed or emailed directly to a physician's office or ER.

MediKeeper's service provides members with the ability to store and manage their individual health and personal information, using state-of-the-art methods emphasizing security, safety, and quality. MediKeeper serves as both a health management tool and a health care “coach” educating patients and pushing them toward preventative, higher quality medicine. More than just a passive record keeper, it also assists with pharmaceutical management: the program actively looks for drug interactions within the patient's current medication list -- which are the 4th leading cause of death in hospitals today -- and helps seniors better understand the confusing Medicare prescription discount program to ensure they are receiving maximum savings.

By providing a service which allow consumers to print out their medical history, record of past tests and procedures, and listing of current medications, MediKeeper is a service by which members can reduce the time spent at medical appointments, manage chronic diseases, and prevent duplicative tests and medications which ultimately allows for additional health care cost savings.

With the addition of this new and unique service, MediKeeper has pushed personal health records closer to the vision set forth by President George Bush's and federal government for the industry.

“Individuals recognize the value of online personal health records, but are concerned about privacy and security,” said Dr. Bruce Tarzy, co-founder and Medical Director. “Individuals with MediKeeper can have the peace of mind that their health information is secure, and for the first time, always accessible in a medical emergency.”

MediKeeper is currently offering a 45-day free trial promotion. For additional information, please visit www.medikeeper.com.

About MediKeeper

The San Diego based company, MediKeeper Inc., was formed to offer an innovative and quality oriented personal health record management product which enables individuals to manage and monitor their health. MediKeeper serves as the health care coach to its subscribers by offering medical record storage, 24 hour / 7 day a week access, prescription management, and interactive tools that personalize medical and health data. www.medikeeper.com

Contact Information:
Lisa Donohue
(858) 486-6007 X18

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ZyDoc Extends Clinical Data Center For Pharmaceutical Research

ZyDoc, an award-winning technology leader in e-Transcription and Automated Medical Documentation Solutions, announced that it will be offering a customizable suite of clinical data solutions, MedDocTM designed to fulfill the needs of the pharmaceutical industry. The solutions will be used for clinical and marketing research, FDA studies, and post-approval drug monitoring. Currently, these systems are used by physicians for transcription and extended value of EMR (electronic medical records) and PAC systems by allowing the doctors to expedite data capture into the systems with dictation.

Hauppauge, New York (PRWEB) August 10, 2005 -- ZyDoc, an award-winning technology leader in e-Transcription and Automated Medical Documentation Solutions, announced that it will be offering a customizable suite of clinical data solutions, MedDocTM designed to fulfill the needs of the pharmaceutical industry. The solutions will be used for clinical and marketing research, FDA studies, and post-approval drug monitoring. Currently, these systems are used by physicians for transcription and extended value of EMR (electronic medical records) and PAC systems by allowing the doctors to expedite data capture into the systems with dictation.

James Maisel, M.D., Chairman of ZyDoc explains, "ZyDoc is delighted to offer our distinctive technology to the pharmaceutical industry. The companies innovative solutions allow a pharmaceutical company to effortlessly initiate an FDA study with web-based training with documentation, distribution of protocols, consents, and updates to an unlimited numbers of physicians from a centralized point. This remarkable solution is also well suited for physicians and eliminates their travel requirements for education and training. ZyDoc serves as the third-party administrator for the clinical studies, handling HIPAA requirements, and Business Associates Agreements with physicians and patients.

ZyDoc has over 10 years of experience in working with physicians who want to document their medical encounters quickly and efficiently. ZyDoc offers low risk, high productivity solutions focused on dictation for data capture involving no change in work habits, infrastructure cost, outlays or extensive training. The company converts the dictations into web-based forms and enters the information into a relational database allowing searches on any data combinations. This provides an effective means for post approval monitoring of drug use and complications. The web-based TrackDoc system offers substantial advantages to physicians and investigator over traditional alternatives and can be implemented in days. These solutions are suitable for 100% of physicians and require no IT experience or internal support. ZyDoc solutions seem like a transcription service on the front end to the physicians and have all the advantages of traditional formal clinical investigational studies. All data is easily shared with other providers or investigators and will ultimately result in larger studies, implemented faster with lower costs."

According to Steve Koski, CEO and president of ZyDoc, "The ZyDoc technology platform offers a number of advantages to pharmaceutical companies over traditional FDA studies in terms of the ease of implementation, operations, total costs, quality, speed of care, and disaster recovery. The solutions require no software or IT personnel, and are compatible with all PCs and operating systems with Internet browser capability. There is no training involved or complicated software to customize or learn. Doctors can start dictating data immediately after enrollment using 800 toll free dialup or digital handheld recorder. Documents are always available on the Internet with HIPAA secure connections, and can be reviewed and signed remotely. The documents can also be automatically downloaded and printed to a PC, electronically signed, faxed, or shared with authorized caregivers over the Internet. Data can also be stripped of PHI (personal health information) and caregivers for HIPAA and ethical requirements. The ZyDoc carrier class data center has proven reliable without failure over the past year and was operational even during the Northeast blackout of 2003."

Availability

ZyDoc is offering MedDoc immediately to pharmaceutical companies. Current ZyDoc transcription clients are interested in enrolling in clinical investigations in all specialties. Investigators can contact the ZyDoc data center at 631-273-6125. Doctors can start data collection immediately with the TelDoc 800 service or use low-cost digital handheld recorders. ZyDoc provides multimedia demonstrations, training, and support via the Internet at http://ZyDoc.webex.com. For more information on ZyDoc Clinical Data Solutions, visit www.ZyDoc.com.

About ZyDoc.com Corporation.

ZyDoc is a transcription service and software development company providing e-Transcription, automated electronic health record (EHR), documentation, and infrastructure ASP legacy-replacement solutions. Physicians, transcriptionists, and other healthcare professionals use these services to produce, organize, and distribute multi-specialty patient electronic medical records (EMR) sees in Community Health Information Networks (CHIN). ZyDoc solves the PC literacy, data entry bottleneck, implementation, and cost issues that plague other clinical documentation and transcription companies. The company uses transparent embedded technology that leverages front and back-end speech recognition, workflow enhancements, and the Internet. ZyDoc is a development partner with SUNY Computer Sciences at Stony Brook, Microsoft Solutions Partner, ScanSoft Platinum Dealer, and an IBM Speech Premier Business Partner. In 2004, ZyDoc was ranked third nationally in medical transcription by The Medical Records Institute. ZyDoc has won other awards and was named The Healthcare Tablet Application of 2003.

Press contacts:
James M. Maisel, M.D.
Chairman, ZyDoc.com
1455 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11749
www.ZyDoc.com
jmaisel @ zydoc.com
631-273-1963
SOURCE: ZyDoc

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Meet the company that Provides the FDA With its SPL Server™ Solution at the Upcoming DIA SPL Conference in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 23-24.

ThinSpring, founded by former pharmaceutical and medical device professionals, specializes in XML-based Web service solutions, integration and data conversion. ThinSpring has used its industry expertise to develop a dynamic XML engine, matrixml™. This patented XML technology is the basis for SPL Server™.

Corona, CA – August, 2005: ThinSpring, a leading provider of XML-based solutions, and developer of the SPL Server™ solution used by the U.S Food and Drug Adm