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November 30, 2005

Pluromed Recruits VP - Operations

Novel Medical Device Company Pluromed Inc. recruits strong industry Executive to drive the Company towards market clearance of its lead product.

Woburn, MA (PRWEB) November 30, 2005 -- Pluromed Inc., a private medical device company that may revolutionize hemostasis during surgery and interventional procedures, announced today that James A. Wilkie, 42, former President and CEO of Surgical Sealants Inc., has joined the company full-time as Vice-President, Operations.

"Jim brings focus to our operations and regulatory processes, which are critical for FDA and European market approval", said Jean-Marie Vogel, Pluromed’s CEO and cofounder. "His general management capabilities, entrepreneurial nature and extensive experience in R&D, operations, product development and regulatory affairs make him ideally suited for this position. Much of his experience has been with closely related polymer-based devices.”

Mr. Wilkie joins Pluromed from Conmed Endoscopic Technologies. Prior to co-founding Surgical Sealants at the age of 33, he was Director of R&D & Engineering for Medchem Products and part of the team that sold MedChem to C.R. Bard. Mr. Wilkie has a degree in Plastics Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

“I am very excited to help Pluromed bring its initial product to market” stated Mr. Wilkie. “The Company is developing great products that have applications in many growth areas, including interventional cardiology and “key-hole” surgery, and a number of more classical surgical procedures. I think the Company has a big future ahead of it and I'm happy to be able to add my skill set to an area in which I have a strong personal interest."

On November 22 the Company announced that 7 CEOs, former CE0s and founders of US medical device companies have invested in the initial close of its current Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Offering.

About Pluromed:

Pluromed has developed LeGoo™, a unique and patent protected medical device to manage bleeding during surgery and interventional procedures. LeGoo™ is completely atraumatic, and appears to have many additional valuable applications beyond the Company’s initial cardiovascular and urology markets. Pluromed has carried out extensive preclinical testing in the U.S., Canada and Europe, which it plans to follow in 2006 with clinical studies in major medical centers.

Pluromed was founded in 2003 by Jean-Marie Vogel, formerly founder and Chairman of BioSphere Medical and Cryoma Laboratories, and previously a sales and marketing executive with Sepracor and Millipore Corporation; and by Dr. Alexander Schwarz, formerly Research Director of BioSphere Medical, an expert in vascular applications of polymers. The Company has production and office facilities in Woburn, Massachusetts.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the company’s preferred stock in any jurisdiction, nor does it constitute any endorsement of the company by any investors beyond their decision to invest. Shares of Pluromed Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are only being offered in a private placement under Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and private placement exemptions from the registration and qualification requirements of applicable state securities laws and only to investors who are “accredited investors” and who otherwise meet the suitability requirements set forth in the company’s Confidential Private Offering Memorandum.

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November 29, 2005

Avian Flu Spikes Concern Over Online Sales of Medications

Recent concerns over avian influenza have led to an increase in prescription medication sales on the Internet. Consumers making these purchases are often subject to fraudulent practices by online pharmacies. Resources for safely purchasing medications such as Tamiflu for avian influenza are available and should be relied upon for any online prescription drug purchase.

(PRWEB) November 29, 2005 -- For the past several months, avian influenza has dominated health headlines across the globe. A number of countries are reporting cases of avian influenza, commonly referred to as “bird flu”, in their domestic and wild bird populations. In addition, there are confirmed cases of bird-to-human transmissions of avian influenza in the South East Asia region, many of which have resulted in death. Concerns over bird flu have caused a spike in online prescriptions from foreign pharmacies for medications such as Tamiflu. This boom is reinforced with each new report of an avian flu outbreak and resources to get these prescription medications from online foreign pharmacies are popping up across the Internet.

Reports have shown that many of these online foreign pharmacies are not quite what they seem. Consumers are being taken each day by websites promising genuine medications and not delivering. To combat this type of fraud in the face of increased demand, resources are now available on the Internet that can present multiple options for consumers seeking discount medications from foreign pharmacies. One of these resources is FreeBeeForeignPharmacy.com -- http://www.freebeeforeignpharmacy.com.

FreeBeeForeignPharmacy.com has been online for over 3 years and has provided thousands of consumers with real options for purchasing their medications over the Internet. The site provides its members with a search that returns specific results for their necessary drugs from multiple online pharmacies. The choices are complete with prices, quantities, and user reviews of each pharmacy. The last point is the most important. This user review system provides more confidence to consumers wary of ordering from a particular online pharmacy. With the rising concern over avian influenza, this type of confidence is essential.

Avian influenza medications such as Tamiflu are available from multiple pharmacies on FreeBeeForeignPharmacy.com. Consumers can compare prices for these medications and many others for a low monthly subscription fee. They also offer a 100% guarantee that you will find your medications through their database. The security and confidence that this site provides is a standard that consumers can now utilize when purchasing medications. If you are concerned with avian flu, settle for no less than this standard if you are purchasing your medications online.

Media Contact:
Cathlene Martinez
(210) 789-2973

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Web Site Offers Free Access to Board-Certified Physicians

One group of physicians gives every American access to a specialist by providing medical information and answers to questions, free of charge.

(PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 29, 2005 -- For millions of Americans who do not have health insurance, seeing a doctor is not an option.

However one unique Web site allows visitors to ask its board-certified physicians questions – absolutely free. Since 1999 OurHealthNetwork.com (http://www.OurHealthNetwork.com) has provided the public with accurate and up-to-date information about a variety of medical conditions. This information includes causes, symptoms, and self-help treatments that are written in terms that the general public can understand.

OurHealthNetwork.com is a “network” of specialty-trained physicans who have joined together to create Web sites that furnish information about each of their specialties. Each Web site covers a specialist’s field, and all of the information on the site is written and maintained by that physician.

“What makes these sites unique is the fact that the doctors will answer questions that are submitted to them through their Web sites, free of charge,” said Dr. Lowell Weil, Jr., a medical director of OurHealthNetwork.com. “Of course the doctors cannot make diagnoses, but they can clarify an individual’s medical problem, answering that person’s specific questions. Our goal is to offer people in pain accurate medical information and peace of mind.” OurHealthNetwork.com’s doctors have personally responded to tens of thousands of questions every year since 1999.

Another unique feature of OurHealthNetwork.com is the fact that it does not allow advertising on any of its sites. This permits its physicians to provide truly unbiased information. “We do not need to tailor our information to please ‘Corporate America,’” Dr. Weil, Jr. added. “Having no ads or pop-up windows helps to keep our Web sites from being cluttered, and allows for easy and hassle-free navigation.”

OurHealthNetwork.com finances its efforts by allowing visitors to purchase the exact same products its doctors recommend and use in their private practices. Visitors benefit from purchasing these products through the physician’s Web site because they get the correct medical-grade products that they need at discounted prices.

But Dr. Paul R. Kasdan, the network’s founder, emphasized that visitors do not need to purchase anything in order to use OurHealthNetwork.com’s informational services or to have their questions answered. “Purchasing products is just another convenience we offer the public.”

Millions of visitors from every U.S. state and more than 30 different countries around the world now turn to OurHealthNetwork.com every year. The specialty Web sites that are currently available include arthritis; the back; hand, wrist, and elbow; the knee; and the foot and ankle (http://www.OurFootDoctor.com). According to Dr. Kasdan, “New specialty sites are added when we find a specialist who is dedicated to practicing medicine ‘the old fashion way’ -- helping individuals in need and not worrying about a fee for their service.”

Contact:
John Moroney
312.952.1848
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Baxa to Launch ValiMed Medication Validation System at ASHP Midyear Meeting

Baxa Corporation announces its launch of the ValiMed System for medication safety at booth no. 2221 at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting to be held December 4 – 8, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nev. The innovative ValiMed Technology offers validation of medication to ensure the type and strength of high-risk medications. The technology also validates narcotic returns and identifies counterfeit medications.

Englewood, Colo., November 29, 2005 – Baxa Corporation will introduce the ValiMed Medication Validation System at the 40th annual meeting of the American Society for Health-System Pharmacists. Over the course of the five-day meeting, Baxa representatives will demonstrate the new technology, designed to validate medication type and strength; detect counterfeit products for brand protection, and provide quality assurance for compounded products.

The ValiMed System offers clinicians a simple and cost-effective tool to ensure medication safety by verifying that medications are correctly compounded. Its patent-pending technology identifies the strength to validate compounded doses of high risk medications prior to dispensing. The ValiMed Device verifies medications in seconds, providing an added level of safety in the medication dispensing process. The system also assists with detection of narcotic loss and identification of counterfeit medications.

“The ValiMed Solution fits with Baxa Corporation's mission to offer our customers innovative fluid medication devices that improve operations and increase medication safety,” said Greg Baldwin, Baxa Chairman and CEO. “ValiMed is a great addition to our product lines,” he notes of the announcement.

At the meeting, Baxa representatives will be demonstrating the ValiMed System’s capabilities in their booth, number 2221. CDEX Inc., developer of the ValiMed Medication Validation System and other innovative substance detection and verification systems, is participating in the meeting as well in booth number 1021. Representatives of CDEX Inc. will be demonstrating the ValiMed System’s ability to distinguish authentic flu vaccines and Tamiflu®.

“The ValiMed System is ideally suited to address modern hospital pharmacy needs,” said Malcolm Philips, CDEX CEO and Chairman. “The technology allows pharmacists to ensure the accuracy of compounded solutions, meeting USP 797 and other regulatory requirements.” The ASHP launch spotlights the ValiMed technology for meeting medication accuracy and med error reduction goals.

Capabilities of the ValiMed Medication Validation System will be spotlighted in two poster sessions during the meeting: Improving medication safety: use of spectral medication validation in high risk intravenous medication (IV) compounding in a pediatric hospital pharmacy, based on experiences at the University of Michigan’s CS Mott Children’s Hospital (Monday, December 5, 2005; 2:00 PM) and Use of spectroscopy to enhance safety in IV compounding, James G. Stevenson PharmD, Director of Pharmacy Services, University of Michigan Health System (Wednesday, December 7, 2005; 3:00 PM).

For more than 30 years, Baxa Corporation has focused on developing systems and devices that streamline pharmacy operations, enhancing patient safety and improving efficiency. Under an agreement announced in early November, Baxa is the exclusive distributor of the CDEX ValiMed System for healthcare organizations in the United States and Canada.

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 alternative-site pharmacies. Privately held, Baxa Corporation has subsidiaries and offices in Canada, the United Kingdom and Denmark, and distribution partners worldwide. Further information is available at http://www.baxa.com.

About CDEX, Inc.
CDEX Inc. (OTCBB: CEXI), is a technology development company focused on developing and marketing products using chemical detection and validation technologies. CDEX technology is focused currently on two distinct areas: (i) identification of substances of concern (e.g., explosives and illegal drugs); and (ii) validation of substances for anti-counterfeiting, brand protection and quality assurance. CDEX is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, with a primary research and development laboratory in Tucson, Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.cdex-inc.com and http://www.valimed.com.

Contacts:

For Baxa Corporation
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

For CDEX
Brad Wills
Wills PR: 301.346.7398

Any statements in this release that are not historical are essentially forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Baxa Corporation and CDEX Inc. undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements.

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Oncology Associates Selects Microsys as Exclusive Preferred Vendor

MicroMD® Practice Management System Promoted to Oncologists

Boardman, Ohio (PRWEB) November 29, 2005 – For Release on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 – Microsys Computing, Inc., developer of the award-winning MicroMD® practice management system, and Oncology Associates (OA), one of the nation’s largest specialty group purchasing and physician network services organizations, announced that OA has selected Microsys as its exclusive preferred vendor for practice management software. OA now promotes MicroMD to all members of its group purchasing organization.

“MicroMD is a proven, full-function practice management system that we confidently recommend to our members,” said Brent A. Evans, executive vice president and general manager, Oncology Associates. “Microsys has earned a solid reputation for IT innovation and excellent customer service among the 1,800 physician group practices that have achieved improved efficiency and effectiveness with MicroMD.”

“Oncology Associates is noted for careful selection of its business partners,” said Ajit Kumar, Ph.D., president, Microsys Computing, Inc. “In partnership with OA and its clinical and sales professionals, we now have the opportunity to market MicroMD to the 800 private practice physicians in their group purchasing organization. The initial response to MicroMD at the recent meeting of their members in October was very encouraging.”

Blood & Cancer Center, Canfield, Ohio, is a hematology and oncology group practice, an OA purchasing group member, and a MicroMD customer. Their case study was presented at the purchasing group meeting.

“Even with the substantial pricing benefits of OA’s group purchasing, chemotherapy drugs and other pharmaceuticals we use in our practice are very expensive, so managing accounts receivable is essential. After replacing our old practice management system with MicroMD in 2003, we reduced our accounts receivable by a full 20 percent, achieving savings that more than paid for the system,” said Rita Lopez, R.N., practice administrator, Blood & Cancer Center. “In addition, MicroMD has enabled us to improve productivity to that extent that we successfully managed 35 percent growth in patient volume without adding any new administrative staff.”

About Oncology Associates

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Oncology Associates (OA), a division of RC Medical, is one of the nation’s largest specialty group purchasing and physician network services organizations and offers practice management services, consulting and exclusive product agreements with proprietary pricing benefits to more than 800 private practice physicians throughout the United States. The company’s team of experienced clinical and sales personnel has contracted with major pharmaceutical, medical supply and healthcare IT manufacturers – including Amgen, Aventis, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Microsys Computing, Inc., and Roche – to offer a diverse portfolio of industry-leading products to members of OA’s group purchasing organization. For more information, call 888-732-7352 or visit www.oagpo.com.

About Microsys Computing, Inc.

Physicians and their practice administrators must have a robust, reliable and affordable practice management system from a dependable partner they can trust. Who can they count on? Microsys Computing, Inc. Since 1982, Microsys has pursued one mission: perfecting practice management software. Its award-winning MicroMD system is a powerful, versatile and full-featured solution that streamlines and automates medical office operations. Developed with Sybase® SQL Anywhere®, and leveraging the networking power of Microsoft® Windows®, with its client-server design, MicroMD scales to support growing medical practices. And the MicroMD Xpres Suite brings the freedom, convenience and productivity of mobile computing to physicians and their patients. More than 1,800 physician practices, spanning 40 different medical and surgical specialties, rely on MicroMD. For more information, call 800-624-8832 or visit www.micromd.net.

Note to Editors: A Microsys Computing, Inc. corporate backgrounder and a “Fast Facts” information summary in Word files are available to members of the media upon request.

Microsys media contact:
David Aquilina
Strategic Storyteller
612.922.5551

Oncology Associates media contact:
Kelly Desatnik,
Director of Marketing
440.995.1510

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November 28, 2005

Stop Snoring This Christmas and Save a Life

Anti snoring devices from SleepGenie.com make for practical and healthy gifts this holiday season.

Richmond, IN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 28, 2005 -- While you are out and about shopping for gifts for loved ones this Christmas, you might find a gift idea or two that means more to them than the latest gadget or cool sweater.

Consider what it would mean to stop snoring or stop the snoring of a family member in its tracks. Here are some things this particular Christmas gift will do for the receiver according to medical professionals:

Lower cholesterol
Increased energy during the day
Weight loss
Lowered risk of heart disease
Lowered risk of obesity

There are other benefits to this special gift of sleep. Like a better sex life.

Alan Schill, of SleepGenie.com describes this particular perk as "the ultimate side-benefit of curing snoring for anyone whose sex life has seen a dramatic decrease since snoring became a problem for them."

Studies are showing far more serious health effects of snoring than was previously believed. In fact, many people still think snoring is just something inconvenient you have to put up with for snorers and their families.

Doctors and Sleep Specialists are finding that snoring can be downright dangerous, especially over the long term. Heavy snoring can cause a net loss in total hours of sleep over time that greatly affects a person's ability to function on the job, burn fat, exercise, and stay heart healthy, according to physicians.

The good news is that specialists and inventors have been working on the snoring problem for a long time and have prepared for the day when everyone else woke up to the fact that snoring isn't just a “nuisance.”

Snoring treatments available today range from throat sprays to anti snoring devices like chin straps to surgery.

"The most common and most effective anti snoring device is the chin strap model," says Schill. "This is because it is inexpensive and people see results the very first night they use it."

Compared to expensive sleep studies and surgery, people suffering from snoring or living with a snoring partner generally look for the cheapest effective ways to deal with the problem first.

Although a chin strap device isn't the same as a sexy, sleek new Ipod when they open the box this Christmas, saving a life and allowing someone you love (or yourself) the ability to function in the world as well-rested as they have ever been is pretty incredible.

Some explanation of the anti snoring device will be in order when that gift is opened, but once the recipient understands they have just been given a new lease on life, they will certainly be able to fully appreciate that Ipod a lot more!

"Many of our customers are spouses and loved ones of snorers who are also plagued by a constant lack of sleep simply by association. They want to find a snoring cure for their partner to save their own health as much as anything," Schill says.

So when the Christmas turkey kicks in and it's time to take a nap, it's good to know that there are anti snoring remedies available that will determine whether that nap is a restful one or not.

For more information, please visit SleepGenie.com.
For up to date information on sleep disorders, snoring cures, and sleep apnea visit the Sleep Genie Blog.

Contact:
Alan Schill
Website: SleepGenie.com
Phone: 720-488-9939

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Minco Launches Online 'Heater Configurator' Pricing & Ordering Tool -- Helps Customers Quickly Find The Right Heater

Minco launches online Heater Configurator engineering tool to allow customers to more conveniently and quickly locate, price and order heaters from their desktop.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 28, 2005, 2005 -- Minco, (www.minco.com) a designer and manufacturer of critical components for critical applications, today launched its online “Heater Configurator” engineering tool, designed to help customers specify, evaluate and select and order Minco Thermofoil™ and wire-wound flexible heaters online.

The Minco Heater Configurator is located on the Minco website and functions like a search engine, allowing customers to configure, price, and order Minco catalog model Thermofoil™ and wire-wound heaters by entering a heater model number or searching for heater models by dimensional value and insulation type. The Heater Configurator offers customers a more convenient and time saving method of purchasing heaters online.

“This tool will help our customers quickly find the best possible catalog heater option for prototyping and evaluation purposes”, said Brian Williams, Minco Marketing Manager. “It will also provide information about the heater, and ensure the customer knows the appropriate operating parameters of these products”.

The Minco Heater Configurator accepts the input of dimensional values, or a ThermofoilTM heater part number, and generates catalog flexible heater options in polyimide (KaptonTM), silicone rubber, Thermal-Clear™ (optically clear), integrated heater/sensor, and mica substrate. Once a specific model is selected the customer can enter supply voltage and operating temperature requirements, and choose between different resistance values and backing/adhesive options.

The tool automatically checks to make sure the heater, and all selected options like resistance, backing, lead-wire, will work properly at the given voltage and operating temperature. Data boxes will appear in red to indicate when the heater is not suited to perform as configured for the application values given.

Once the appropriate data boxes are filled, the Minco Heater Configurator automatically generates a part number and allows the customer to purchase the heater, or group of heaters, easily online.

“Minco understands that customers desire on-demand information available to them via the Internet,” said Williams. “The Minco Heater Configurator allows customers to find out which heater they require, price it out and order online -- all within minutes.”

To use the Minco Heater Configurator, visit http://www.minco.com/heater_config/
For more information regarding Minco Heaters, visit http://www.minco.com or contact Brian Williams, Minco Marketing Manager at 763-586-2903.

About Minco
Minco designs, manufactures and markets critical components for critical applications. The company is unsurpassed in its ability to integrate and assemble flexible Thermofoil™ Heaters, Flex Circuits, Sensors and Instruments into a single component for greater efficiency. Minco helps companies minimize the risk of product failure by providing highly reliable components and expert design services.

http://www.minco.com

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Finally, a Comprehensive Guide on the Healing Power of Enzymes Is Available - Published by Rodale

It's what many have been waiting for - a comprehensive guide on enzymes that the layman can understand. Read about the next frontier in medicine and self-care: MicroMiracles Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes by Dr. Ellen Cutler.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 28, 2005 -- As a young child, Ellen Cutler suffered from digestive problems that were so severe, she dreaded eating for fear of the bloating, constipation, and cramping that followed. When she got older, her symptoms got worse, aggravated by her stressful schedule as a chiropractic student. She tried a wide range of supplements, colonics, therapies, and fasting, to no avail. Doctors invariably recommended a regimen of drugs that would treat the symptoms of inflammatory bowel syndrome or ulcerative colitis but would never get to the root of her problem. Despite the deterioration in her health, her medical education thrived. It was during an intensive three-year postgraduate program that one of her instructors recommended she read about enzymes and take a plant digestive enzyme for own condition. Two weeks after she started supplementation, Ellen Cutler was symptom-free—permanently.

24 years later, Dr. Cutler is the preeminent authority in the field of enzyme therapy. In MICROMIRACLES: Discover the Healing Powers of Enzymes ($15.95, paperback original, October) she explains how and why enzymes are essential to good health, shows readers how to identify and evaluate enzyme deficiencies, and helps them create their own enzyme regimens. Based on extensive research and more than two decades of life-changing work with patients suffering from a wide range of ailments, this is the first book to fully explore the unlimited potential of enzyme therapy.

Dr. Cutler writes in her Introduction, “…enzymes are the medicine of the future. They are revolutionary and holistic. They are essential to true healing in its most basic sense: the restoration of optimal health and balance, or homeostasis.” In MICROMIRACLES, she describes how enzymes are necessary for our bodies to carry out the most basic metabolic functions, and how healthy immune function is also dependent on enzymes. She explains how enzymes not only prevent disease but also heal chronic health problems and boost overall energy, stamina, and vitality.

Following an explanation of the three different categories of enzymes—systemic or metabolic, digestive, and food—Dr. Cutler provides a self-test to help readers determine whether an enzyme deficiency is behind particular health issues they are experiencing. Specific, detailed information gathered from this evaluation enables readers to develop a personalized enzyme program that targets their unique needs and helps them achieve optimal health in a wide range of categories, from lowering the risk of such potentially life-threatening conditions such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease to enhancing elements essential to well-being such as energy level and emotional balance. Category by category, Dr. Cutler prescribes lifestyle changes, dietary guidelines, and enzyme supplements to renew and sustain good health—for life.

Throughout MICROMIRACLES, inspiring case studies provide real-life examples of Dr. Cutler’s patients whose lives have been changed forever by the implementation of enzyme therapy, demonstrating how enzymes are, truly, nature’s “micromiracles.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ellen Cutler, D.C., M.D. is the founder of BioSet, an innovative healing system that combines enzyme therapy with other complementary medicine disciplines. The author of such groundbreaking books as Winning the War against Asthma and Allergies and The Food Allergy Cure, Dr. Cutler presents workshops and seminars on enzyme therapy to health care professionals around the world. Known fondly as the Empress of Enzymes among her colleagues, students, friends, and family, she lives in Marin County, California.

MicroMiracles
Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes
By Ellen W. Cutler, D.C., M.D.
Publication date: October 2005
384 pages, $15.95 paperback original
ISBN 1-59486-221-4

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November 24, 2005

NYAS, FDA and NIST To Present Conference on Development of Biologic Drugs: Scientific Issues in Assessing the Similarity of Follow-on Protein Products

The New York Academy of Sciences and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology - will present a three-day conference on December 12-14 entitled Follow-on Biologics Workshop: Scientific Issues in Assessing the Similarity of Follow-on Protein Products at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York.

(PRWEB) November 24, 2005 --What are the scientific issues associated with the characterization and demonstration of similarity of protein pharmaceutical products? How does the process impact the product? How can we compare protein pharmaceutical products in the absence of reference standards? How can we assess their similarity?

To address these and other issues involving follow-on biologics drug development, the New York Academy of Sciences and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology - will present a three-day conference on December 12-14 entitled Follow-on Biologics Workshop: Scientific Issues in Assessing the Similarity of Follow-on Protein Products at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams Street, Brooklyn, New York.

The goal of this meeting is to address the issues associated with the characterization and demonstration of similarity of protein pharmaceutical products. An overview of currently available analytical methodologies and technologies, as well as perspectives on future technology, will be presented. The focus will be on the use of analytical techniques to characterize follow-on biologics, and on the role of the fermentation and purification processes in determining product quality attributes. The meeting will also address challenges to characterizing and comparing proteins in the absence of reference standards for the active pharmaceutical ingredient.

The conference will consist of five sessions covering the following topics:

Analytical Techniques to Examine Molecular heterogeneity of Active Ingredient: Comparisons, Strengths and Weaknesses
Effect of the Manufacturing Process on the Product
Impurities and Contaminants
Bioassays and Potency
Assessing the Similarity of Active Ingredients.

Over 30 speakers from the U.S. and Europe are expected to attend, including Janet Woodcock, FDA-OC. Speakers will include: Francois Baneyux, University of Washington; Erik Fernandez, University of Virginia; Thomas M. Laue, University of New Hampshire; Igor Kaltashov, University of Massachusetts; Nadine M. Ritter, The Biologics Consulting Group, LLC; Keith Webber, FDA; Timothy D. Veenstra, SAIC-Frederick, Inc.; Frederick P. Schwarz, CARB/NIST; Steve Cramer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jonathan Amster, University of Georgia; David Bunk, NIST; Donald F. Hunt, University of Virginia; Daron Freedberg, FDA/CBER; Russ Middaugh, University of Kansas; Keith Oberg, MannKind, Inc., Curtis Meuse, NIST; Ewa Folta-Stogniew, Yale University; Roger E. Marchant, Case Western Reserve University; Lauren Little, Bioquality.

The meeting was organized by Kurt Brorson, CDER, FDA; David Bunk, NIST; Andrew Chang, CBER, FDA; Barry Cherney, CBER, FDA; Kathleen A. Clouse, CDER, FDA; Blair Fraser, CBER, FDA; Travis Gallagher, NIST; Marcia Holden, NIST; Christopher Joneckis, CBER, FDA; Curtis Meuse, NIST; Stephen Moore, CDER, FDA; Amy Rosenberg, CBER, FDA; Emily Shacter, CDER, FDA; Marjorie Shapiro, CBER, FDA; and Victoria R. Sutton, CBER, FDA.

Space is limited and advance email reservation required. For more information, please visit
http://www.nyas.org/events/eventDetail.asp?eventID=4883&date=12/12/2005

Established in 1817, the New York Academy of Sciences is a worldwide nonprofit membership organization dedicated to building communities and advancing science

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November 23, 2005

Medical Device CEOs Invest in Pluromed

7 CEOs, former CEOs and founders of US medical device companies invest in medical startup Pluromed Inc. The Company has developed a unique tool to simplify surgery and interventional procedures.

Woburn, MA (PRWEB) November 23, 2005 -- Pluromed Inc., a private medical device company that may revolutionize hemostasis during surgery and interventional procedures, announced today that 7 CEOs, former CEOs and founders of U.S. medical device companies have invested in the initial close of its current Series A Convertible Preferred Stock Offering.

“We believe it is important to have investors that substantiate our view of the business opportunity”, says Jean-Marie Vogel, Pluromed co-founder and CEO. “I feel very privileged to have the ability to access that extraordinary pool of talent, and expect it to be a major asset as we continue to seek their advice and guidance to build the value of Pluromed”.

Proceeds from the Series A funding will be used for clinical/regulatory processes towards market clearance of the Company's lead product, and other corporate purposes.

About Pluromed:

Pluromed has developed LeGoo™, a unique and patent protected medical device to manage bleeding during surgery and interventional procedures. LeGoo™ is completely atraumatic, and appears to have many additional valuable applications beyond the Company’s initial cardiovascular and urology markets. Pluromed has carried out extensive preclinical testing in the U.S., Canada and Europe, which it plans to follow in 2006 with clinical studies in major medical centers.

Pluromed was founded in 2003 by Jean-Marie Vogel, formerly founder and Chairman of BioSphere Medical and Cryoma Laboratories, and previously a sales and marketing executive with Sepracor and Millipore Corporation; and by Dr. Alexander Schwarz, formerly Research Director of BioSphere Medical, an expert in vascular applications of polymers. The Company has production and office facilities in Woburn, Massachusetts.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the company’s preferred stock in any jurisdiction, nor does it constitute any endorsement of the company by any investors beyond their decision to invest. Shares of Pluromed Series A Convertible Preferred Stock are only being offered in a private placement under Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and private placement exemptions from the registration and qualification requirements of applicable state securities laws and only to investors who are “accredited investors” and who otherwise meet the suitability requirements set forth in the company’s Confidential Private Offering Memorandum.

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Aging Boomers Contribute to the Enormous Growth of the Home Healthcare Products Industry

With a large, rapidly aging segment of the US population, home healthcare is becoming an alternative to nursing homes’ rise in cost.

(PRWEB) November 23, 2005 -- With a large, rapidly aging segment of the US population, home healthcare is becoming an alternative to nursing homes’ rise in cost. New resources, many of which are available online, allow seasoned as well as novice caregivers the supplies for elder home healthcare, not previously at their disposal.

Between 1993 and 1999, most states experienced a drop in nursing home population. But with the abundance of nursing home reform in the late 90’s, this became a preferred option. While only 12% of nursing home residents are between the ages of 65 and 74, 45% are over 85 years of age. It was once estimated that anyone over 65 years of age would have a 43% chance of spending at least some time in a nursing home. This statistic is shifting however.

In the past few years, not only have many home medical supplies become readily available at the consumer level, but prices have become quite competitive as well. Everything from compression garments to portable blood pressure monitors to ostomy supplies can be purchased discreetly, inexpensively and conveniently online.

One of the premier websites pioneering a full line of medical supplies for the home is Metro Medical (http://www.metromedicalonline.com). Metro Medical Pharmacy, Inc. was founded in 1984 with the purpose of providing quality medical products to customers with special medical needs. Now Metro Medical offers their full line of products online, and their market position enables them to pass discounts on to their customers.

With the costs of “long distance” elder care continuing to rise, home healthcare is an option that allows families to not only remain close together, but present a cost efficient option as well.

For more information on medical supplies for the home, visit Metro Medical at http://www.metromedicalonline.com.

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November 21, 2005

Corporate Business Coach – Expert Reveals Abuses Behind One of America’s Fastest-Growing Professions

A corporate business coach reveals the truth behind one of America’s hottest – and most abused – new professions. “The good news is: Exceptional business coaching helps turn dysfunctional companies around,” says John Wyche. “The bad news is: Poor coaching costs companies time and money – and problems just get worse.”

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (PRWEB) November 21, 2005 –- Executives who want to hire a business coach but are afraid they’ll get taken for a ride by a do-nothing “expert” probably have realistic fears, says John Wyche.

“Some of my colleagues will be unhappy to hear it said aloud, but there is abuse within the business coaching industry,” says Wyche, who holds degrees in economics and business from Yale and Stanford. “Those of us who are making legitimate contributions to the field know this better than anyone.”

Wyche says there are no legal requirements for becoming a business coach. “This is nothing like being a certified public accountant or a medical doctor where you need a license to practice,” he says. “The fact is, there are more regulations for barbers and beauticians than for business coaches. Anyone can wake up in the morning and start calling himself a professional business coach.”

According to Wyche, the number of coaches is climbing fast. He cites statistics from the International Coach Federation, one of a number of certification and training organizations, that show a more than 400% increase since 1995.

“Ten years ago, 1,500 people belonged to the organization. Today, there are more than 8,000 members, and industry estimates show there are 20,000 to 40,000 coaches worldwide. Most of that growth has occurred over the last few years,” Wyche says.

Wyche cites six common abuses committed by incompetent business coaches and the protections business leaders can use when hiring a coach.

1.ABUSE: The business coach brandishes a coach certification as prima facie evidence of his coaching competence.
PROTECTION: Look for solid experience and credentials and ask for references. Certification says nothing in and of itself. Some certifications are highly regarded within the coaching industry, but some require little more than a credit card to earn.

2. ABUSE: The coach spouts platitudes and simple solutions to complex problems. (“There is only one way to deal with a difficult manager.“)
PROTECTION: Trust your common sense and ask questions about the coach’s coaching model, process and methodology. Overnight turnarounds happen only in the movies. It takes genuine insight and demonstrated experience to solve problems that have compounded over time.

3. ABUSE: The coach boasts a high level of experience in all business areas.
PROTECTION: Remember that no one is good at everything. No coach can be a top expert in human resources, marketing, public relations, finance and web technology. If needed, a competent coach knows to call in other experts to help guide progress.

4. ABUSE: The coach does not have a strong business background but claims to be well-versed in the latest theories of corporate change management.
PROTECTION: Seek a coach who offers more than theory. Strong coaches have significant hands-on experience through the leadership and consulting roles they have played in various organizations.

5. ABUSE: The coach is not interested in assuming any responsibility for the outcome of his work.
PROTECTION: The strongest coaches are willing to tie at least some of their success to measurable business results. Look for a coach who is willing to provide measurable outcomes – in writing.

6. ABUSE: The coach insists his wealth of practical experience compensates for a lack of formal education.
PROTECTION: Just as you would with any employee, check the coach’s educational background. A formal education is no guarantee of superior coaching ability but the strongest coaches often have advanced degrees in relevant areas such as business, psychology and organizational behavior.

Visit www.SouthFloridaBusinessCoach.com to see the Top Ten Questions corporate leaders should ask any business coach before hiring. For a free consultation, call John Wyche of Stone Ridge Consulting at (954) 315-1716.

Since 2001, John Wyche of Stone Ridge Consulting Group (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), has provided results-oriented executive coaching in organizational management and human resources strategy. Wyche graduated with an MBA from Stanford, a BA from Yale, and is certified as an executive coach by the Professional School of Psychology. He has coached business leaders from such companies as Pfizer, TIAA-CREF, FedEx, the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Foundation, and the Broward (FL) Education Communications Network.

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The Ultimate Walking Cane From MSGlobal -- Built-in Light, Alarm, Safety Flasher, and Even a Compass

We all want those closest to us to be safe and secure. For users of canes or hiking sticks, Maurie Sandler has an ideal solution; a new medical product called the Multipurpose Spotlight Cane.

(PRWEB) November 21, 2005 -- We all want those closest to us to be safe and secure. For users of canes or hiking sticks, Maurie Sandler has an ideal solution; a new medical product called the Multipurpose Spotlight Cane.

Sandlers' company, MSGlobal, began researching available security devices, and walking cane products, after a member of his immediate family passed away. After an exhaustive search, Sandler found an inventor who had developed the ideal cane product with all of the security features he was looking for, like an alarm, spotlight, and distress signal. Sandler immediately began working with inventor to bring the product to the United States. The result is the Multipurpose Spotlight Cane ($49.95, call 1-800-549-6278).

"My dad died a few years ago from a heart attack. He collapsed while taking his daily walk along the waterfront that he loved so much. He was 85 years old. Unfortunately, no one was near enough to see him fall. By the time someone had gotten to him, it was too late. I strongly believe that if he had a product like the SPOTLIGHT CANE, he could have sounded the emergency alarm and may have still been alive today," says Sandler.

The Multipurpose Spotlight Cane is made of aluminum alloy and is easily adjustable from 31 inches to 37 inches. It's light weight for ease of use, and foldable for ease of carrying or storing when not in use. It is beautifully crafted, ergonomically designed, and extremely durable.

"It's very easy to use," says Sandler. "There is only one button to control all of the cane's functions. Simply press the button once to turn on the spotlight. Press the button twice to activate the red warning safety flasher. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to activate the emergency distress alarm. Customers are thrilled with the product, because it is not only very comfortable to use and easy to operate, but it provides them with real security as well."

Doctor Vladimir Oykhman, a noted acute care specialist, loved the cane so much that he purchased one for a member of his own family. Doctor Cynthia Cummings, a popular family doctor, raved about the product, and has suggested it to her patients and her family.

The Multipurpose Spotlight Cane from MSGlobal, $49.95 plus $6.95 shipping, is available by calling 1-800-549-6278, online at http://www.msglobaldirect.com/html/spotlightcane.html, or by sending check to: MSGlobal PO Box 478, Los Gatos, CA 95031-0478 USA.

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Advanced CPT® and ICD-9 Content Searching has been added to the Digital Physician Network Suite of Coding Tools at dpnx.com

Now users can search code descriptions using the logical operators and, or and not, and wildcard operators ‘*’ and ‘?’ to find any combination of keywords, phrases, and word fragments in both CPT® and ICD-9 code descriptions – just like internet search engines. The new search tools will find codes from code fragments as well.

Providence, RI. (PRWEB) November 20, 2005 -- Digital Physicians Network (DPN), known for digitizing the CPT® and ICD-9 coding books, has added advanced content searching to their index and category code search tools.

Now users can search code descriptions using the logical operators AND, OR AND NOT, and wildcard operators ‘*’ and ‘?’ to find any combination of keywords, phrases, and word fragments in both CPT® and ICD-9 code descriptions – just like internet search engines. The new search tools will find codes from code fragments as well.

ICD-9 and CPT codes are important to professionals in the medical, insurance and related fields. They provide a uniform shorthand for categorizing and reporting medical diagnoses and physician services.

About Digital Physicians Network

Digital Physicians Network is dedicated to simplifying the information transfer and communications between physicians and their staff concerning CPT® and ICD-9 coding for the day-to-day operations of an efficient practice. DPN provides online, up-to-date tools and productivity suites for physicians, medical administrators, and professional coders.

For more information on Digital Physicians Networks, visit http://www.dpnx.com or call 1-888-431-1144

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Telephone Number: 888-431-1144 cell 401-643-1765
Fax Number: 801-848-2277
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Diabetes Supplies and Free Glucometer now Available at Medplaza.us

Medplaza.us has partnered with Access Diabetic Supply and provides free delivery of all of your diabetic supplies direct to your door. There are no upfront costs, and no paperwork or claims to file. One pays only the deductible and co-pay (if any). Also, site features complimentary enrollment and free glucometer.

(PRWEB) November 19, 2005 -- The site www.Medplaza.us has partnered with Access Diabetic Supply and provides free delivery of all of your diabetic supplies direct to your door. There are no upfront costs, and no paperwork or claims to file. One pays only the deductible and co-pay (if any). Also, site features complimentary enrollment and free glucometer. If a client has insurance coverage, 100% of the supply costs could be covered - which means that customers may receive their supplies absolutely free! The company representatives are happy to provide a free review for new clients to see if each could qualify to receive needed supplies at no cost to the client. Below are additional details transcribed directly from the company approved partner web site.

Here are the advantages of using the company's help. It is convenient, no waiting at the pharmacy, they deliver direct to one's home, offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and they stand behind their service to insure satisfaction.

They will handle everything for a new client as a personal advocate, while they complete all of the necessary paperwork and file it on one's behalf so there is no paperwork or claims to file. They contact the physician to obtain the required prescription and they provide free delivery of the supplies. They bill one's insurance company and happily accept their allowable rate. Clients have no delays in receiving supplies and they’ll provide notice when it is time to re-order to insure continuity of needed supplies.

To get started new clients only need to complete their simple survey form. If done today, they will send new enrolees a top of the line Glucose meter free. This free Glucometer offer applies to persons who are covered by insurance. If the client decides to let the company go to work for them, the company will then take care of everything for the client and back their patient care service with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Most private insurance companies pay for diabetic supplies. Clients pay only the co-pay and deductible, if any. So they may determine which patient care program will best provide for clients' needs, simply fill out the enrollment form at the link provided below. In exchange for completing the enrollment form today, they will send clients a free top of the line Glucometer. Upon receipt of your enrollment information, they will evaluate it to determine the best patient care options for you. A professional counselor will then contact you to explain the personal care plan they have designed for you and answer any questions you may have. If you choose to have them take care of your patient services, they will then verify your insurance coverage, obtain the necessary prescription, and deliver your supplies direct to your home.

Contact: www.Medplaza.us

This report produced from published public information, by Billboard Taxi Media, Inc., providing media relations and corporate communications.

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November 18, 2005

2WayHelp.Com Deaf 2Way Activation Amnesty Program

2Wayhelp.Com has launched an activation amnesty program to help the deaf community and its families. Starting 11/15/2006 2Wayhelp.com will allow old customers from any 2way paging company to reactivate there pagers regardless of there old paging bill.

(PRWEB) November 18, 2005 -- 2Wayhelp.Com has launched an activation amnesty program to help the deaf community and its families.

2-Way Pagers in the deaf community is one of the low cost communications methods that promote a better quality of life. These units give the deaf community the freedom to move around and not be tie to a TTY system. You are also able to send and receive email from this wireless device.

Two-Way pagers are compatible with text messaging with cell phones and some messaging service on the internet. 2Wayhelp.Com has received hundreds of call from the deaf community requesting the reactivation of there service and this request has finally been answered. Starting 11/15/2005 2Wayhelp.com will allow old customers from any 2way paging company to reactivate there 2way pagers regardless of there old paging bill. Some of the companies included in immediate over the air activation are Bellsouth, Weblink Paging, Metrocal Wireless, USA Mobility, 2waygadgets, Excel Communications and many others.

A special link has been put on the website to assist and help in the reactivation of service. They can activate any 2way pager from any company but some pagers may require special programming because frequency differences in this case we will either trade out the pager or it can be mailed in for free upgrading and programming service. www.2wayhelp.com is able to turn on any 2way pager even two-way pagers from Skytel, Verizion, Arch, Pagnet, Motorola and many more. 2wayhelp specializes in the repair and reprogramming of 2way pagers so they are able to offer allot of different services for the deaf community and also offer extended warranties on used units. 2Wayhelp.Com still gives away free T900 Motorola Talkabout 2way Pagers to the deaf community at the following link http://www.2wayhelp.com/deaf.php. Motorola 2000X and Motorola Timeports are available upon request at a discounted rate. 2Wayhelp accepts donations of 2way pagers that are not being used any more. Donated 2way pagers are refurbished our facility and then donated back to the deaf community.

We are currently seeking organizations to help in the distribution of our free pager program for the deaf community. Interested parties should contact our office at e-mail protected from spam bots with there corporate information and any ideals they think would benefit the program.

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Cheetah Coils Head to Chicago for Diagnostic Imaging Show

MR Instruments exhibits for the first time at the RSNA in Chicago on November 27th—with its new line of 3T Cheetah Coils™, designed and engineered specifically for application in the ultra high-field MRI realm.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 18, 2005 -- MR Instruments, Inc. (MRII), makers of Cheetah Coils™ for 3 Tesla (3T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), announces that it will exhibit for the first time at the 91st Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. The meeting will be held in Chicago from November 27th through December 2nd, 2005.

MRII’s exclusive technology, used by the world’s leading research institutions for over 15 years, is now available for the 3T clinical market under the brand name Cheetah Coils. MRII will showcase its 15-element head coils, which are currently FDA cleared/CE marked and available for GE and Siemens 3T MRI systems. In addition, MRII will announce its multi-channel, transmit/receive and multi-nuclei products, available in early 2006. MRII will also demonstrate its complete line of 3T extremity coils available in large, medium, and small sizes. These extremity coils are FDA cleared/CE marked and available today, with first deliveries in early 2006.

“The efficient design inherent in Cheetah Coil’s proprietary technology allows for the production of significantly more information with considerably less power, about one fourth power on average, than coils of conventional technology,” says Dr. Kenneth Bradshaw, CTO, MRII. “These features give greater diagnostic yield, better images, faster scans, greater patient safety, and increase program ROI.”

At the 2005 Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) Ultra High-Field MRI Conference, Dr. Kamil Ugurbil, Chairman of CMRR, referred to MR Instruments’ technology as: “…the logical complement to the further growth in technical utility and advanced applications in MRI science and imaging.”

Cheetah Coils dramatically expand the scope of diagnostic options available for the MRI industry. Built specifically for the rigors of the ultra high-field market, these patented coils provide the image resolution required for advanced MR in fields such as neurology and psychiatry, and other studies that image metabolic processes. To learn more about Cheetah Coils or to set up a free evaluation for your site, visit MR Instruments at RSNA booth # 4971 or go to www.cheetahcoils.com.

About MR Instruments, Inc. (MRII):
MR Instruments designs and builds TEM® (Transverse Electro Magnetic) technology-based coils under the brand name Cheetah Coils. Cheetah Coils are a new breed of RF coils for the most demanding 3T MRI applications. MRII, under its license agreements, has exclusive rights to the technology of Cheetah Coils. These patent rights cover all existing and future applications of TEM principles as they relate to MRI, MRS and fMRI. For more information, please visit: www.cheetahcoils.com.

Contacts:
Charles Minter, CEO, (612) 251-4123
Karen Hill, Corporate Communications, (612) 656-2600
www.cheetahcoils.com

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November 17, 2005

Miracle Cure Using Far Infrared Sauna; Detoxify Is the Lazy, Smart Way to Perfect Health

LuxSauna’s free book shows how to gain massive momentum toward eliminating the cause of disease and regaining perfect health in just 7 days using an infrared sauna and by making simple yet critical adjustments to your diet.

(PRWEB) November 17, 2005 -- Detoxifying is the most essential action anyone can take to start the process towards vibrant, energetic and youthful health. It is staggering to learn how widespread toxins are part of our daily lives. Toxins are unavoidable and hard to eliminate and accumulate over years. The average weakened and toxic body has no way to metabolize this build up of stored chemicals, heavy metals, acids and disease causing toxins until now.

Using a LuxSauna infrared sauna will start you on the road to detoxification. Infrared heat saunas are an amazing improvement over traditional steam rooms and (very) hot rock saunas which produce maximum heat with minimal penetration; millimeters deep. LuxSauna uses far infrared heat waves that uniquely penetrate deep enough into the human body to expedite the elimination of dangerous disease-causing toxins and acids.

“Infrared heat is the only heat that penetrates deep enough and hot enough to melt subcutaneous fat, (at 40C or 104F), which is where the body stores dangerous toxins and acids, and literally shakes them lose so they can be directly expelled safely out of the body through our sweat,” says David Floyd, CEO of LuxSauna Inc.

An added health benefit of using an infrared sauna is weight loss. In addition to expending nearly 600 calories in a half hour session, you will eliminate stored up acids in the body. The average American consumes a predominantly acid diet that overwhelms our bodies. Ironically, the (smart) human mechanism for avoiding damage caused by acids is that the body stores acids away in fat to protect vital organs. No matter how much you diet, the body does not allow the total release of excess fat deposits in most people. Only when the acid is excreted can the body allow the release of stored up fat. Toxins are acid as well, so the alkaline balance can be restored quickly by the use of a sauna as well as the elimination of acids, which will lead to predictable weight loss for those who have excess fat.

Studies have shown that over 95% of disease is caused by the lack of oxygen. Where there is no oxygen, cancer thrives. Where there is an oxygen or alkaline environment, no disease can survive! The German Biochemist, Dr. Otto Warburg discovered this in 1923 and received the Nobel Prize in 1931 for doing so. Why do most doctors continue to ignore this and prescribe disease-causing drugs that merely hide the symptoms and avoid the cause? Finally, people are starting to become more educated! They are doing their own research and learning that toxins are ubiquitous and unavoidable and are in fact the main cause of disease.

The success of LuxSaunas far infrared saunas is based the company’s focus on the whole health package, the whole body. All the personnel at Luxsauna spend months in training to fully understand the health benefits and specific detoxification strategies and techniques using a sauna. Staff motivates people to eliminate their toxic load and modify their diet to consume more alkaline foods and liquids. For example: It takes 10 glasses of 10.4 PH alkaline water to neutralize one can of Coke! The ability to sweat 3 to 4 pounds of sweat in one half hour session, which includes 15%-20% toxins and acids, will greatly enhance the speed at which you can alter your ability to create an alkaline and disease free and healthy bodily environment.

About LuxSauna, Inc.
LuxSauna, Inc. is an innovative far infrared sauna manufacturing company producing products such as therapeutic saunas and heating pads, with distributors nationwide. For more information, contact LuxSauna at 877-368-8517 or visit www.LuxSauna.com.

For further information about LuxSauna, please contact David Floyd at 888-(LUXSAUNA) 589-7286

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Doctors Can Optimize Revenues with PayD

Doctors in the ever changing healthcare environment find it difficult to keep up with regulations and maximize revenue -- but help is on the way. Avanti Solutions Corp’s revolutionary and patent pending PayD process offers what doctors have been looking for.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 17, 2005 -- Avanti Solutions Corporation announced plans today for a great new way to manage cash flow and collections for small- and medium-size medical practices. The service, also known as "PayD,” allows doctors to get paid within 48 hours of submission of claims.

Managing receivables are one of the greatest challenges facing the healthcare industry today. Avanti’s goal is to make this challenge less daunting and less expensive for doctors. They will achieve this goal by combining the highest levels of technology and innovation with some of the best professionals in the business.

Here are some of the program highlights:

• Bills can be paid in 48 hours for doctors’ services
• Higher level of compliance
• Reduction in rejections by up to 30%
• Reduction in overhead by up to 50%

"This is the great service we have been looking for, specifically for small medical practices. As there are always changes in reimbursements from Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance, it is becoming difficult to keep pace with the current codes. We cannot afford full-time coders and billers. The startup review itself is great value and I would recommend this for all small to medium medical practices. This helps me focus on patients rather than the bills. Now medical practices have a choice. Let the professionals from Avanti manage revenues, cash flow and ultimately peace of mind. I recommend this without any reservations," attests an energetic physician user, Dr. Reddy.

Another executive Marilyn from medical practice in Maryland iterates her personal views saying, "We have been having lot of problems with getting our claims paid from our third party payers using paper claims. It was taking lot of my personal time and effort making follow up phone calls. In short, it was a nightmare for me. With the help from Avanti Solutions, I am able to streamline my billing process and concentrate on other important business matters. The processors at Avanti are prompt, professional, and give me personalized attention. I am very satisfied with their service and results."

At a time, when malpractice costs are going up, Avanti's PayD is a good solution to reduce overall expenditures. Additional benefits of the service include reduction in coding errors and more. Avanti's expert staff achieves this with the periodic reviews of medical charts.

For the same or slightly above what medical practices are already spending, doctors can reduce worries, increase cash flow, reduce legal liabilities and improve patient satisfaction. The costs can vary depending on a variety of factors including the average size of the receivable, average turnaround time, size of the practice, etc. Contact one of the Avanti specialists at 888-MED-SVC1 (888-633-7821) to learn more.

Contact:

Avanti Solutions Corporation
1-888-MED-SVC1
http://www.AvantiHealthcare.com

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MR Instruments Receives CE Mark for MRI Coils

Cheetah Coils™ are now available for 3T MRI clinical markets in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 17, 2005 -- MR Instruments, Inc. (MRII) is proud to announce that it has received CE Mark certification for its TEM® single channel, transmit/receive, 15-element tuned array head and extremity coils for 3 Tesla (3T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRII markets these coils under the brand name Cheetah Coils™.

Cheetah Coils are designed with MR Instruments’ proprietary ICE™ (Inductively Coupled Elements) technology, based on TEM (Transverse Electro Magnetic) patents. In contrast to conventional coil technology, Cheetah Coils utilize RF (radiofrequency) power with remarkable efficiency—overcoming associated safety concerns, reducing scan time, and producing levels of detail that were previously unobtainable.

Originally engineered and designed for the rigors of the demanding MRI research market (4T to 9.4T), 3T versions of branded Cheetah Coils are now FDA cleared and CE marked, making them available for the 3T U.S., European and Asian clinical markets. In the second quarter of 2005, MR Instruments received its first FDA clearance for the use of Cheetah Coils in GE and Siemens 3T MRI systems. Later in the second quarter, they passed important Siemens corporate conformity testing for the Siemens 3T Trio and Tim systems. MRII anticipates that this significant milestone will expand its relationship with Siemens to support their 3T system requirements.

About MR Instruments, Inc. (MRII):
MR Instruments designs and builds TEM technology-based coils under the brand name Cheetah Coils. Cheetah Coils are a new breed of RF coils for the most demanding 3T MRI applications. MRII, under its license agreements, has exclusive rights to the technology of Cheetah Coils. These rights cover all existing and future applications of TEM principles as they relate to MRI, MRS and fMRI. For more information, please visit: www.cheetahcoils.com.

Contacts:
Charles Minter, CEO, (612) 251-4123
Karen Hill, Corporate Communications, (612) 656-2600
www.cheetahcoils.com

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November 16, 2005

Kurve Technology Develops Intelligent Nasal Drug Delivery Device

ViaNase ID™ answers market demand for delivery systems that curb counterfeit drug use.

Bothell, WA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 16, 2005 -- Kurve Technology, Inc. is launching the first nasal drug delivery device that incorporates drug identification and lock-out technologies, data transfer, and an electronic display – features that not only improve patient compliance but could prove to be important in curbing the multibillion dollar counterfeit drug market.

The latest in Kurve Technology’s drug delivery device line , ViaNase ID™ uses the company’s proprietary technology to control which drugs are used in the device. The attempted use of an unapproved drug renders the device inoperable. ViaNase ID also records such information as drug name, product code, and expiration date. This data can be saved to a data storage card or downloaded to a PC or PDA -- useful for physicians, pharmacies, and patients.

ViaNase ID also simplifies the administration of nasally-delivered drugs. On the electronic display, patients can see the number of doses delivered, number of doses left in the prescription, as well as receive alarm reminders when it’s time to administer the drug.

As with ViaNase – the company’s first nasal drug delivery device -- Kurve will license ViaNase ID to select pharmaceutical companies on a globally exclusive arrangement by therapeutic class.

Curbing the multi-billion dollar counterfeit drug market

Counterfeit drugs are fake medicines (sugar pills), poorly manufactured substitutes, or generic medicines that are deliberately mislabeled so that the consumer gets the impression that they are authentic, approved products. A recent report released by the Center for Medicines in the Public Interest projects counterfeit drug sales to reach $75 billion by 2010.

In attempts to curb drug counterfeiting, the pharmaceutical industry with the support of the Federal Drug Administration is developing a “pedigree” system that will track prescription drugs from production sites to retail pharmacies. However, tracking ends at the pharmacy. ViaNase ID picks up where this system leaves off by validating the pedigree of the drug at the device level– a step that could significantly curtail the use of counterfeit drugs and the misuse of correctly prescribed drugs.

“Both the FDA and the pharmaceutical industry have expressed great interest in curtailing the counterfeit drug market,” stated Marc Giroux, CEO of Kurve Technology. “As a truly intelligent nasal delivery device, ViaNase ID offers pharmaceutical companies one of the first methods at the patient level to confirm the drug is authentic.”

About Kurve Technology, Inc. :

Kurve Technology, Inc. offers pharmaceutical companies versatile nasal delivery systems for local and systemic medical therapies. Kurve’s Controlled Particle Dispersion (CPD)™ technology intranasally delivers compounds with far greater efficacy and efficiency than traditional methods. The ViaNase product line of intelligent atomizers incorporates CPD to deliver a wide range of compounds, aiding the more than 200 million patients who suffer from such medical conditions as allergic rhinitis, chronic rhinosinusitis, sexual dysfunction, migraine headache, obesity, and CNS disease. Kurve Technology is headquartered in Bothell, WA with an office in Research Triangle Park, NC. For additional information please visit www.kurvetech.com.

Contact for Kurve Technology:
Christine Slocumb
Kurve Technology, Inc.
425-640-9249
www.kurvetech.com

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Keeping in Step With the Needs of Rework Technology

The electronics industry is now facing new demands in manufacturing to meet the lead free requirement. PDR-America has teamed up with Thermalogix Inc. to ease the transition providing rework systems that have better temperature control. The result is better yeilds in the over all manufacturing process.

Single Springs, CA November 16, 2005

PDR-America and Thermalogix, Inc. have joined forces to provide rework systems with the most accurate temperature delivery and monitoring in the marketplace today.

ThermaLogix provides its recently introduced and technically advanced non-contact sensor,the TL-75.

PDR-America’s proven IR technology is in the forefront when it comes to reworking micro-sized components prevalent in the lead free environment.

While many "make do" methods are being used to provide accurate temperature control, such as visually monitoring the solder at reflow or attempting to tack thermocouples to the PCB, they all rely somewhat on the user's skill or intervention. PDR-America has moved a step forward by now offering ThermaLogix’s unique non-contact pyrometer.

ThermaLogix TL-75 Series pyrometers measure the average temperature of just the target rather than measuring “spill over” areas adjacent to the target. In rework applications this means the TL-75 can accurately measure the temperatures of components as small as 2mm during both placement and removal. The TL-75’s integrated LED alignment beam illuminates the target, but unlike a LASER the TL-75 does not need a caution label.

The TL-75’s “operator safe” alignment beam also makes taking precise temperature measurements easy. The TL-75’s visible LED beam illuminates only the area to be measured. Rework professional can, with confidence and precision, know what area is actually being measured without having to calculate the distance from the target to the sensor (D:S Ratio).

The tight temperature control now possible with this instrument ensures that time/temperature ramp rates are accurate and the rework process repeatable.

By combining ThermaLogix’s patented thru-the-lens sighting with PDR’s patented focused IR rework systems, a new standard of controlled rework has emerged.

The new “Lead Free Soldering” challenge has mandated that higher rework temperatures become commonplace. To further complicate matters, small variances in temperature accuracy can lead to catastrophic results, exhibited by component failure, PCB de-lamination, etc. Never before has the need for accurate temperature sensing and controlled temperature delivery systems been more apparent than in Lead Free Rework!

PDR’s focused Infrared rework accuracy is achieved via two closed loop temperature feedback circuits. They are for the PCB and the component. Feedback measurements are taken real-time and take into consideration changes in the rework environment such as ambient temperature conditions, etc... Both component and PCB (top/bottom) IR heat is applied according to feedback from fast response sensors. Auto-profile software is a true auto-profile software due to real-time feedback provided by the fast response sensors.

Unlike conventional “black IR” or “hot air” rework methods, PDR’s patented technology and low mass component IR radiator provide close to zero lag time when component heating requirements follow a degrees per second change requirement as used in rework profiles.

PDR-America is proud to offer this new combination of technical excellence with all PDR model IRX-410Vi systems at no additional cost. That’s a savings of US$2,000.00.

This is a limited time offer. Some restrictions may apply.

For additional information contact PDR-America at USA 916 267-1895 or via
Email at e-mail protected from spam bots. You may also visit us at www.reworkservicesusa.com

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November 15, 2005

Healthcare RFID Leader Announces Special 5th Anniversary Package

New Shepherd Door Alert Package to be sold for a maximum MSRP of $430. Management advises that with applicable instant on-line rebates the systems are available for as little as $95. Initial sales have been brisk. The systems will begin shipping in time for 2006 5th Anniversary. All systems and rebates are widely available through distributors, developers and user groups.

PORTLAND, MAINE (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) November 15, 2005 -- Parco Wireless announced today the release of "Shepherd" a new package designed to enable biomedical and material management staff to quickly, easily and cost effectively determine whether RFID tracking is appropriate for their institution. This package will be specially priced to help celebrate Parco's 5th Anniversary which begins in 2006.

The Parco Shepherd system consists of 20 Parco RFID tags and 1 Door Reader (Parco Part Number HWFBR-SYS.) The tags have a 4+ year battery life and can easily be attached to mobile assets such as wheelchairs, litters, infusion pumps, patient worn cardiac monitors and other high value mobile devices. The tags signal between 1 and 8 times per second (factory programmed) and are permanently sealed to provide better protection from moisture. The tags are compatible with all existing and future Parco RFID Tracking Systems.

The Door Reader is a new Parco product which is easily mounted above a door in the hospital's lobby. The reader is powered using an external transformer. The unit has a bright strobe-type light attached to the front. When a tag approximates a distance of 10 feet or less from the door the strobe-type light flashes alerting the security guard nearby that a tagged asset is about to leave the building. The Door Reader has an on/off switch, power transformer plug, reset button, power light and an input/output port which will support expansion devices including a planned WiFi interface.

The Parco tags can beacon 1 or more times per second which is most effectively demonstrated using the Parco Door Reader which identifies and alerts tagged assets while they are in motion. Competitor's tags and readers work less effectively because their tags beacon less than once every five seconds --- slower than the average person can walk through a door. The Parco tags have the best battery life and have been recognized with various awards from the industry.

Shepherd will be available at a discount from Parco Authorized Distributors, Developers and through a preferred customer referral website for $430. Distributors offering the special pricing include CDW Health, Accucode, QRS Medical and Accutech. Developers offering the special pricing include Aramark CTS, Patient Care Technology Systems, Phoenix Data Systems, Tagnos and the Parco Users Group.

Special marketing incentives including instant rebates are allowed with this package. Customers willing to participate in a couple of five question surveys and completing a referral form will receive instant rebates which reduce the price of the entire package to $95 excluding shipping and handling.

Orders are currently being accepted at a special website www.parcotrack.com (click this link to order.) The systems will begin shipping in December 2005.

Some restrictions apply including:
(a)All customers must accept and digitally sign the standard Parco End User License Agreement. (b)Limit one Shepherd system per customer campus building. (c) Available to qualified hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical clinics, surgical clinics, or similar healthcare related businesses. (d) Offer not valid outside of the U.S.

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Simply Retail Hires Director of Retail Discovery

Simply Retail, the nation's leader in healthcare retail, has hired Andy Studwell-Alstad as the director of retail discovery. Studwell-Alstad has more than 20 years of experience in visual marketing, which promises be a great asset to Simply Retail's team.

MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) November 15, 2005 -- Simply Retail, the nation’s leader in healthcare retailing has recently hired Andy Studwell-Alstad as the director of retail discovery. Studwell-Alstad comes to Simply Retail with more than 20 years in visual marketing.

Before coming to Simply Retail, Studwell-Alstad worked at the corporate office for Best Buy as the visual and space manager for the “home entertainment enthusiast" domain nationally. Studwell-Alstad is confident that her strong background in visual marketing will be a great fit in her position at Simply Retail.

“It’s what I do best," Studwell-Alstad said. "I can walk into a room and literally see the possibilities right in front of me.”

While at Simply Retail, Studwell-Alstad will be the head of the “retail discovery” department, where clients are given a detailed report of their retail opportunities from weeks of extensive interviews, on-site visits, demographic research and several other factors that make each healthcare facility unique.

“It’s going to keep me busy,” she said, “I literally tremble at the opportunities that exist for our clients and the communities they serve. One of the reasons I jumped at a chance to work with Simply Retail is that working in the healthcare industry affords the chance to give back- to make a difference in people’s lives.

Mindy Thompson, president and founder of Simply Retail is excited to have Studwell-Alstad on board. “Andy’s a great asset to our team,” Thompson said. “She has an incredible eye and the experience it takes to see the bigger picture.”

About Simply Retail
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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Microsys Computing, Inc. Selects David Aquilina to Manage PR

Minneapolis-based Consultant Chosen to Provide Public Relations Services

Boardman, Ohio (PRWEB) November 15, 2005 -- Microsys Computing, Inc., developer of the award-winning MicroMD® practice management software, announced that it has retained David Aquilina, a Minneapolis-based corporate communications consultant, to provide public relations services for the company. “David brings us proven communications skills and extensive experience in healthcare IT,” said Ajit Kumar, Ph.D., president, Microsys Computing, Inc.

About David Aquilina, Strategic Storyteller
“David A” is a seasoned communications professional in Minneapolis. A freelancer, he works with fast-growing companies and innovative non-profits to craft their messages and tell their stories to the audiences whose decisions and actions impact their success. In addition to Microsys, his clients include American Healthways, HealthPartners and nParallel. Aquilina has won numerous awards from the International Association of Business Communicators for excellence in writing and media relations. He holds a bachelor’s of arts degree in political science and religion from Denison University, a master’s of theological studies from Harvard Divinity School, and a master’s of arts from the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota.

About Microsys Computing, Inc.
Physicians and their practice administrators must have a robust, reliable and affordable practice management system from a dependable partner they can trust. Who can they count on? Microsys Computing, Inc. Since 1982, Microsys has pursued one mission: perfecting practice management software. Its award-winning MicroMD system is a powerful, versatile and full-featured solution that streamlines and automates medical office operations. Developed with Sybase® SQL Anywhere®, and leveraging the networking power of Microsoft® Windows®, with its client-server design, MicroMD scales to support growing medical practices. And the MicroMD Xpres Suite brings the freedom, convenience and productivity of mobile computing to physicians and their patients. More than 1,800 physician practices, spanning 40 different medical and surgical specialties, rely on MicroMD. For more information, call 800-624-8832 or visit www.micromd.net.

Note to Editors: A Microsys Computing, Inc. corporate backgrounder and a “Fast Facts” information summary are available to members of the media upon request.

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November 14, 2005

New Weapon in War Against Sleep Deprivation

Breathe Free introduces the latest weapon in the battle against sleep deprivation caused by snoring.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 14, 2005 -- Sleep deprivation has reached epidemic proportions around the globe and one of its leading causes is habitual snoring. Though most may not be consciously aware of their snoring turbulence, upwards of 100 snore-related restless mini awakenings each night are quite common and disrupt deep sleep required for rest and rejuvenation. As well, every family member within ear-shot of “2nd Hand Snoring” have become victims of sleep deprivation which has been linked to all kinds of health risks ranging from heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and obesity. Snoring has become an “equal opportunity” discomfort and health risk.

For years, snoring was the center of many jokes, however, snoring is no laughing matter. Many injuries and fatalities have been linked to sleep deprivation as more people begin to suffer the effects of shortened periods of sleep because of snoring. For most people snoring is not a medical issue. For others who are told that they continually “gasp for breath” -- a visit to a medical professional is advised.

Simple snoring and associated issues has become increasingly common in women as they approach 60 years of age. Though there are many snoring related products on the market, till recently, few have offered sustained relief. With the market growing exponentially, retailers are rapidly making available new snore-relief options on the shelf space in their sleep-aid or cough and cold sections. Snoring-related products are a multi-million dollar per year business and considerably larger in dollar sales if one were to include transactions made over the web every day, in addition to sales generated by other media.

Breathe Free has recently introduced a break-through product which promises to be the newest and most effective weapon in the war against sleep deprivation caused by snoring. Breathe Free is a disposable, plastic nose dilator introduced by Mayan Laboratories, LLC in Commack, New York. The first ever daily disposable throw-away internal nasal dilator Breathe Free relieves snoring by reducing nasal air flow resistance and promotes easier breathing in any sleeping position.

Major retailers like CVS Pharmacy, Rite-Aid, Eckerd-Brooks, Albertsons, Osco-Savon, H.E.Butt, Meijer and others have stocked their shelves with Breathe Free disposable nasal dilators. National television advertising is scheduled for last quarter 2005 and designed to continue the momentum of converting snoring related sleep deprived customers into happy snore-free households. Retailers are hailing this nasal device as a growing addition to their cadre of new, safe and drug-free products that can improve consumer health while boosting retail store sales.

For more information please visit www.breathefreer.com.

Ted Barash
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Medical Equipment Repair Associates (MERA) Awarded ISO 9001:2000 Certification

MERA becomes the only independent international biomedical equipment service firm to attain ISO 9001:2000 Certification. MERA's Quality Management System is recognized for medical and scientific equipment service throughout North America.

Chetek, Wisconsin, (PRWEB) November 14, 2005 -- Medical Equipment Repair Associates (MERA), the oldest and largest alliance of independent firms providing biomedical equipment service,announced it has achieved ISO 9001:2000 Certification for its Quality Management System.

The scope of the certification covers medical and scientific equipment maintenance and repair services throughout North America. MERA is the only national,independent service organization, specializing in outsourced service to medical and scientific equipment manufacturers, to have attained the prestigious ISO 9001:2000 certification.

"The certification of our Quality Management System, is an objective, unbiased, confirmation of our unremitting dedication to match the quality standards of our outstanding clients," said Mike Brinkman, MERA's Executive Director.

About MERA
Founded in 1973, MERA offers depot, inspection, installation, maintenance, repair, calibration, and consulting services for 200 categories of medical and scientific equipment. On-site service is provided 24X7 to manufacturers and their customers from over 90 offices in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe.

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Baxa Corporation and Carmel Pharma ab End Exclusive Distribution Agreement for PhaSeal

Carmel Pharma elects to end Baxa distribution and establishes a US headquarters: Baxa Corporation announced today that its exclusive US distribution rights for the PhaSeal Products will end on December 31, 2005. The products’ Swedish manufacturer, Carmel Pharma ab, has elected not to continue the agreement. Over the course of the agreement, Baxa more than tripled annual PhaSeal product sales. Today, PhaSeal is used in more than 300 leading cancer treatment facilities nationwide.

Englewood, Colo. (PRWEB) November 14, 2005 -- Baxa Corporation announced today that its exclusive US distribution rights for the PhaSeal Products will end on December 31, 2005. The products’ Swedish manufacturer, Carmel Pharma ab, has elected not to continue the agreement. Over the course of the agreement, Baxa more than tripled annual PhaSeal product sales. Today, PhaSeal is used in more than 300 leading cancer treatment facilities nationwide.

Carmel Pharma ab will establish a US headquarters to take over the marketing, sales and distribution activities for PhaSeal. Customers, wholesalers and Group Purchasing Organizations were notified of the distribution change effective January 1, 2006.

PhaSeal is the only documented, closed system for safe handling of hazardous drugs. Its unique design contains drug aerosols and prevents leakage from drug preparation to transport to administration and disposal. “Baxa is proud to have played an important role in raising the awareness of the risks of handling hazardous medications for leading US hospitals and clinics,” notes Greg Baldwin, Baxa Chairman and CEO. “We are committed to doing our part to ensure a smooth transition for these customers.”

Launched in the US in December, 2000, PhaSeal is used in nearly all of the top national cancer centers, including MD Anderson Cancer Center in
Houston. A body of medical and research studies supports the use of closed systems such as PhaSeal to ensure the safety of nurses and technicians responsible for mixing and administering hazardous drugs.

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 offices and subsidiaries in Canada, the United Kingdom and Denmark; and distribution partners worldwide. Further information is available at http://www.baxa.com.

About Carmel Pharma

Carmel Pharma ab manufactures the PhaSeal closed-system products at its headquarters in Göteborg, Sweden. Active in the market since 1994, PhaSeal is now used in most Swedish hospitals, and its benefits are backed by a significant body of scientific research on the health risks related to preparation and administration of cytotoxic drugs. The PhaSeal System is protected by a comprehensive patent portfolio in the US, European Union and Japan. More information is available at http://www.carmelpharma.se.

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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Study Uses Series of Quantitative Measures to Prove Efficacy of Endermologie® in Reduction of Cellulite

A clinical study recently published in the international medical journal Les Nouvelles Dermatologiques shows that Endermologie®, a machine assisted deep tissue massage technique, is effective in reducing the appearance of cellulite, and keeping it at bay for at least six months.

(PRWEB) November 12, 2005 -- A clinical study recently published in the international medical journal Les Nouvelles Dermatologiques shows that Endermologie®, a machine assisted deep tissue massage technique, is effective in reducing the appearance of cellulite, and keeping it at bay for at least six months.

Cellulite, a progressive disease of the connective tissues. affects 90 percent of women. Often referred to as the “fat that’s not your fault,” cellulite is resistant to exercise and reduced caloric intake.

The study, conducted by dermatologist J.P. Ortonne and a team of researchers based at L’Hopital Archet in Nice, France, involved a group of 30 women diagnosed with cellulite via clinical assessments including standardized photographs, perimeter and skin fold thickness measures, and skin imprint techniques.

Each of the women received two 35-minute Endermologie treatments per week for eight weeks, using the Cellu-M6 Keymodule. Endermologie is a non-invasive technique using motorized rollers to mobilize the cutaneous tissue. It is FDA-cleared for reducing the appearance of cellulite.

After the initial treatment period, the patients were divided randomly into three groups for a follow-up period of six months, each receiving 0, 1, or 2 follow-up sessions per month. A series of quantitative measurements were employed to monitor results and their duration.

Among key findings:

- The treatments produced a significant decrease in all of the patients of mean perimeter and skin fold thickness, as early as week four.

- By week eight, a decrease in skin fold thickness of up to 3.5 centimeters was observed in all the subjects.

- During the six-month follow-up period, in which the groups received varying frequencies of treatment, patients receiving one or two treatments per month continued to see reductions, and the patients who received no further treatments remained stable, with no change in skin fold thickness.

- Standardized photographs clearly demonstrate slimming of the thighs; Other quantitative tests performed with ultrasound and skin imprint/image analysis support these results, showing significant improvement in the skin’s structure after the course of Endermologie.

- The patients also participated in a subjective self-evaluation. They were able to record any changes in the firmness and smoothness of their skin, and to comment on their experience with the treatments.

- During the initial treatment phase, 95 percent of the patients reported an improvement in their cellulite as early as week four, also reporting “smoother and less dimpled skin.”

- 90 to 100 percent of the women characterized the treatment as “pleasant,” “relaxing,” or “producing a sensation of well-being.”

Copies of the study: “Treatment of cellulite: effectiveness and sustained effect at 6 months with Endermologie® demonstrated by several quantitative evaluation methods” are available from the American Cellulite Task Force*

*The American Cellulite Task Force is a multidisciplinary group of physicians from across the U.S. established to provide media, consumers and aesthetic professionals with the latest research, education and advocacy on cellulite.

Media may request additional information or interviews with ACTF members and doctors who view cellulite as a medical condition rather than lifestyle malaise by contacting the ACTF's Communications Officer, Kip Morrison at (310)274-6726.

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The Bird Flu Is Coming and a Real Flu Fighter Has Been Overlooked

An all natural berry extract can reduce the duration of flu symptoms to 4 days. Most people, including doctors, do not know of this valuable natural remedy. It has been scientifically tested in human beings with great efficacy. It is safe and almost completely free of side effects.

(PRWEB) November 7, 2005 -- No one would blame you for being skeptical about our preparedness for the coming flu season. The recent disaster surrounding Hurricane Katrina has called our ability to deal with any natural disaster into question. With the bird flu (Avian Influenza) infecting people and scientists waiting nervously for signs of the next major flu pandemic there is a lot of panic spreading.

A Southeastern Pennsylvania doctor says he has the answer in the form of an all natural flu fighter that reduces flu symptoms and shortens the course of the disease. Dr. Dave Woynarowski, M.D., a Board certified Internist and Anti-aging doctor says, “We have been quietly making a product called Immune Booster for over a year now. The main ingredient is a highly concentrated, purified Elderberry extract. It comes from Austria and Italy and we have the exclusive distribution rights on the raw materials.”

When asked what role it plays in fighting the flu he says, "It's amazing. Elderberry extract was found to be effective against every strain of flu in the subject population. The other key thing is the subjects were real people, not just lab rats or viruses in a dish."

How does it work?

"It appears that it may actually coat the virus and prevent it from spreading. It reduces the symptoms of flu and I feel if you are taking this product on a regular basis you may never even get the flu.”

“Flu virus, especially bird flu, also known as Avian Influenza, can mutate very quickly. The virus you get the shot for is based on what was happening in China earlier this year. By the time the flu gets here it may be a very different virus and you may not be protected.”

Immune Booster's proposed mechanism eliminates this problem.

What if you do get the flu?

Most flu infections have symptoms for 7 to 10 days or longer. If you take the leading prescription drug for the flu you will get 5 pills that cost around $130 and reduce your symptoms by an unimpressive 1.4 day average. Plus, you only have 48 hours to get to the doctor and wait in an office full of sick people to get your prescription. After 48 hours, this medicine won’t help you.

Now let's say you got Immune Booster and waited until you got the flu to take it.

According to Dr. Dave, “In the studies Elderberry extract cleaned up most people's symptoms by day four. As you can see this is far better.”

He also points out that unlike Echinacea which still remains popular even though study after study has found it to be worthless, Elderberry extract has stood the test of scientific study.

What about Bird flu?

"Immune Booster should have the same effect on bird flu as other influenza viruses.”

There is a lot of panic about bird flu, or Avian Influenza, because it has already developed resistance to the standard prescription drugs.

Dr. Dave reminds us that the real worth of the flu shot and other flu medicines can only be determined after the flu season is over. Many times standard therapies (shots and pills) are proven marginally effective, especially for the very young and very old.

What about taking it if you have had a flu shot?

“I don’t see any reason it wouldn’t work with the shot or other anti-flu medicines, but there are no studies. I think the best way is to get on Immune Booster and stay on it year round or at least for the duration of the flu season.”

Are there any problems associated with Immune Booster?

“Not unless you are allergic to Elderberries!”

When asked if the product had any other uses, Dr. Dave replied that he uses it year round as a general immune booster and that its mechanism of action should apply to almost any viral infection. This includes anything from the common cold to the AIDS virus! Based on current trends the demand will far outstrip the supply much like the problem with flu fighting drugs and flu shots.”

For more information on Immune Booster, flu, flu symptoms and Anti-aging medicine, Dr David Woynarowski has a free site at www.drdavesbest.com.

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November 10, 2005

Package Testing Services Firm, DDL, Sponsors “Relay for Life” Team for Cancer Awareness Charity

Package testing services laboratory, DDL, is sponsoring an American Cancer Society “Relay for Life” team to raise money for Cancer research.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 10, 2005 -– DDL Inc. (http://www.testedandproven.com ), a leading package, product and material testing laboratory, is taking an active role in raising money for Cancer research by sponsoring an American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life team.

The Relay for Life charity, which was founded 20 years ago, asks groups of participants to gather at schools, fairgrounds and parks and run/walk laps in order to raise money for Cancer research.

DDL recently raised money for the charity by sponsoring the “Walkie Talkies” Relay for Life team at a local Minneapolis school event.

“It’s great to see how far the Relay for Life charity has come over the last 20 years,” said Patrick Nolan, COO, DDL. “More than 3 million Americans now participate in Relay for Life events nationwide.”

DDL’s participation in the Relay for Life activities is in line with the package testing services company’s core values and emphasis on both professional and personal development.

“At the last event, our team raised $6,000 for Cancer research,” said Patrick Nolan. “We hope that DDL can continue to contribute to such a great cause.”

Find out more information about the American Cancer Society and participate in a Relay for Life event in your area: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/GI/content/GI_1_1_How_to_Participate.asp

About DDL
DDL offers expert package testing, product testing and material testing services including shock testing, vibration testing, tensile testing, leak testing and validation. DDL package testing clients find value through its growing suite of PackServices: PackAdvice, a zero-cost package testing consulting service, and PackReview, a DDL approved certification to demonstrate compliance with ISO 11607 (clause 7). DDL Testing Services maintains full service testing labs in Minnesota and California. http://www.testedandproven.com

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Gulf War Veteran to Offer Customized Tinnitus Care in Arizona

Spectral Visualization and Development (SVD) Inc. announces that Edward Maznio, of ABBOTT Hearing Centers has joined the growing network of professionals offering tinnitus services using Quiescence, a diagnostic and treatment tool.

(PRWEB) November 10, 2005 -- Spectral Visualization and Development (SVD) Inc. announces that Edward Maznio, of ABBOTT Hearing Centers has joined the growing network of professionals offering tinnitus services using Quiescence, a diagnostic and treatment tool.

“I've been a tinnitus sufferer myself for as long as I can remember. However, it has become more noticeable in the last few years,” said Mr. Maznio, a veteran of the Gulf War and owner of ABBOTT Hearing Centers. “I attribute my tinnitus to exposure from loud noises over the years in the military and from recreational weapons use.”

“Like myself, many former members of the military have tinnitus,” said Mr. Maznio. “I have researched many options for quieting my tinnitus and found none to be effective until I tried Quiescence.”

Tinnitus is a global problem affecting 18% of the world’s population. Even though nearly 50 million Americans suffer from this hearing problem, it’s often neglected by health care officials and sufferers alike.

“Unlike hearing loss, many tinnitus sufferers live in a personal world of head noises,” said Mr. Maznio. “No one else knows how much they are irritated inside, and to add salt to their wound, many are told by healthcare professionals that they will just have to ‘live with it’."

“Tinnitus patients perceive a subjective sound such as ringing or buzzing in the ears without an outside source for the noise,” said Dr. Dennis Woo, Vice President of SVD Inc. “If the condition is not effectively treated, it has a profoundly adverse effect on the patients’ quality of life.”

“Quiescence,” said Dr. Woo, “not only measures tinnitus, it also helps tinnitus patients to understand their condition, which increases their control over the condition and, in effect, over their quality of life.”

“According to recent research, 90% of tinnitus patients can experience residual inhibition,” said Dr. Woo. “Thi