Dendrite Clinical Support Business Gains Global Momentum

Dendrite Clinical Support Business Gains Global Momentum

Dendrite International, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRTE) has announced continued expansion of its global clinical trial services business.

(PRWEB) February 9, 2003

Dendrite International, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRTE) has announced continued expansion of its global clinical trial services business. Working in partnership with the Japanese subsidiary of a major pharmaceutical company, Dendrite has begun providing support services for another new clinical trial commencing in Japan, having successfully completed work for this client during two previous clinical trials.

Dendrite will again provide data entry services, study analysis services and completion of study reports. Dendrite also conducts work in Japan for its largest global EDC (electronic data capture) client, including testing and validating all computer hardware for clinical investigators and providing complete on-site and web-based training for clinical site personnel. In addition, Dendrite provides 24x7, multilingual help desk support for staff at investigative sites..

“Every delay in a clinical trial can cost the sponsoring pharmaceutical company millions in potential lost revenue,” said Kiyoteru Takenouchi, Dendrite Japan Director, Clinical Services Division. “Therefore, drug manufacturers have a vested interest in assuring that their clinical trials are conducted safely and quickly and that their new products quickly reach the market to improve patient health and well-being. A key part of this process, and where Dendrite plays an important role, is in the proper collection and management of data.”

A full version of this news release is available at:

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Whole Grains Keep Hearts Healthy

Whole Grains Keep Hearts Healthy

In Honor of Heart Healthy Month, Doctor Kracker Offers Tips to Finding the Best Whole Grains

Dallas, TX (Vocus) February 10, 2010

According to the American Heart Association, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) claims the life of an American every 37 seconds, making it the #1 cause of death in the U. S. The statistics are so devastating and almost apocalyptic that if CVD were nonexistent, the average life expectancy of every American would increase by seven years. That’s four years longer than if all forms of cancer were eradicated.

Since the introduction of highly processed, packaged foods 75 years ago, America has suffered the consequences in the form of obesity, diabetes and CVD. And with most packaged foods containing hydrogenated fats, too much sodium and refined fours and sugars, it’s no wonder the country has suffered from devastating health problems.

It’s common knowledge that fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains keep hearts and bodies healthy. Unfortunately, finding wholesome and great tasting whole grain foods these days isn’t as easy as picking up an apple or a bunch of carrots. Rather, nutrient-poor products, including breads and crackers, hide behind mislabeled packages, touting now ubiquitous terms like “added fiber” and “multigrain” hoping to lure in the health-conscious consumer. In reality, these foods may contain some wheat, some seeds,
But little nutritional value.

That’s why Doctor Kracker, a company dedicated to making the highest quality whole grain crackers and flatbreads, has created an easy to follow checklist to keep your heart and your taste buds happy. Next time you go through the aisles, print this out and take it with you to help you make healthy and delicious choices.

For deliciously easy ways to incorporate whole grains into your diet, visit www. drkracker. com.

1. Look at the first three ingredients

What you should look for: If you are buying a product that claims to be whole wheat or grain, ensure that the first ingredient listed is “whole wheat” or “whole grain” and that sugar is not in the top few. Ingredients are listed in order of predominance. Highly processed white flours go under the alias of ‘enriched’ and ‘wheat’ flour. They are no better than their bleached brothers. Look for the “Whole Grains Stamp” (http://www. wholegrainscouncil. org) on products for an easy way to find the best in whole grain foods.

What you should know: Foods that tout being ‘wheat’ or ‘grain’ often contain more processed ingredients than not. For example, Kashi 7-grain crackers contain more ‘wheat’ (white) flour than whole grain flour.

What can it do: A study published by the U. S. Department of Health found if one group of people ate 1,200 calories worth of sugar and refined product, and another ate the same amount of calories worth of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, group #1 would gain weight and have a higher threat of disease.
Group #2 would not.

Doctor Kracker contains whole grains and organically grown seeds.

2. Scan for fat sources: Hydrogenated Oils

What is it? Hydrogenated oils are essential fatty acids that are chemically converted into a more stable source of fat. By forcing hydrogen into oil at high pressure, the original unsaturated fats are converted into trans fats, which have been linked to CVD.

What can they do? When hydrogenated oils are digested, they cause inflammation inside of the body, signaling the deposition of cholesterol to artery walls. That means clogged arteries heart disease. What are they in? Hydrogenated oils, used as an inexpensive source of fat, can be found in many cookies, crackers, and breads.

How can I avoid them? Look at the ingredients. Ensure that there are no trans fats, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils listed. Note that companies are allowed to label a product as “trans-fat free” despite some trace (1%) in the ingredient list. Even this small amount can be harmful. Choose fats from sources such as: olive oil, canola oil, trans fat-free margarines, nuts and seeds.

Doctor Kracker contains zero hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils. Rather they contain heart - healthy Omega-3 fatty acids from organic seeds that help cardiovascular health and improve brain function.

3. Locate sugar source:

What are sugars? Anything that ends in “OSE” is a form of sugar. Fructose, glucose, dextrose and sucrose are all sugar sources. But despite being similar in calories, these sugars differ in how they are metabolized by the body. Many crackers and breads add unnecessary sugars to improve shelf life and mask other flavors. If the food isn’t supposed to be sweet, make sure it doesn’t contain wasted calories in the form of sugar.

What’s all the talk about High Fructose Corn Syrup? There’s a lot of debate regarding fructose and glucose. Studies show that fructose is metabolized only by the liver, versus glucose, which is metabolized in a number of ways. When the liver is unable to process fructose, it turns it into fats that are harmful for your heart and arteries. Fructose, unlike other sugars does not stimulate insulin, leptin or ghrelin production - all of which help indicate to your brain that you are full. High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is a modified fructose, made to be sweeter and cheaper, and because of this, is present in a majority of packaged foods. As a general rule, it’s best to avoid these types of sugars.

How much sugar is too much? A good rule of thumb is the higher in sugar and carbohydrates and lower in fiber, the worse it is.

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Victim of Circumcision Takes Own Life

Victim of Circumcision Takes Own Life

The National Organization of Circumcision Information Resources Centers sadly reports the death of David Reimer, 38, who took his own life in Winnipeg last week.

(PRWEB) May 14, 2004

David, originally named Bruce, suffered the tragic loss of his penis after a medically unnecessary circumcision caused by physician ignorance of normal penile development in childhood. Psychologists recommended that he be castrated and raised as a female. He was renamed Brenda. At puberty, he was given feminizing hormones to promote breast development and was to be subjected to sex-reassignment surgery, but an attempted suicide caused his father to tell him the truth about his true gender and the botched circumcision. Upon being told, his first question was “What was my name?”

This experiment, an attempt to overcome nature by nurturing the child into another gender proved to be a disastrous failure. When he discovered his true identity, he insisted that he wanted to live as a male, and he chose the name David. He had a double mastectomy and surgery to construct a phallus. He later married and adopted his wifeÂ’s children.

Author John Colapinto wrote As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Girl, revealing DavidÂ’s tragic experience to the world. His horrific story has helped to reform medical practice.

David Reimer had the courage to appear on several talk shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, where his healthy and robust twin brother was introduced as a member of the audience.

His life took a turn for the worst in recent years. The death of his twin brother and a divorce weighed on his mind, in addition to the undoubted tragedy of his own life caused by the circumcision. He resolved to end a life of unrelenting pain.

David managed to triumph by reclaiming his gender and, by telling his story, protecting others from similar tragedy. He was an inspiration to us all. He long will be remembered as an example of the risk of terrible mutilation caused by circumcision.

CME Outfitters Announces Live neuroscienceCME TV Activity: 'Integration of Medical Care in Psychiatry to Improve Patient Outcomes' Premieres Wednesday, June 6

CME Outfitters Announces Live neuroscienceCME TV Activity: 'Integration of Medical Care in Psychiatry to Improve Patient Outcomes' Premieres Wednesday, June 6

CME Outfitters, in joint sponsorship with the University of North Texas Health Science Center and Letters & Sciences, announces an upcoming live and interactive neuroscienceCME TV activity titled "Integration of Medical Care in Psychiatry to Improve Patient Outcomes." Offered as a live satellite broadcast, webcast, and telephone audioconference premiering Wednesday, June 6, 2007, from 12:00 p. m.-1:00 p. m. ET, the activity will present the latest data on medical comorbidities and mortality in persons with mental illness and the use of antipsychotics, as well as recommendations and practical approaches to integrating medical care in psychiatry to improve patient outcomes.

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) April 16, 2007

CME Outfitters, LLC, an independent accredited provider of multidisciplinary medical education programming and related healthcare communications services, is pleased to announce an upcoming live and interactive evidence-based neuroscienceCME TV activity titled "Integration of Medical Care in Psychiatry to Improve Patient Outcomes." This educational activity is jointly sponsored with the University of North Texas Health Science Center and Letters & Sciences.

Offered as a simultaneous satellite broadcast, webcast and telephone audioconference, neuroscienceCME TV is a one-hour, live and interactive continuing education (CE) activity where leading experts discuss clinically relevant, evidence-based issues facing mental health practitioners. Each broadcast's interactivity is enhanced by offering a Q&A segment during which the faculty presenters can respond to audience comments and questions posed via e-mail, fax, or phone. CME Outfitters has also developed a web-based instant polling feature that allows live webcast participants a chance to provide real-time input. CE credit is offered to participants upon completion of each activity.

Premiering Wednesday, June 6, 2007, from 12:00 p. m.-1:00 p. m. ET, the activity will present the latest data on medical comorbidities and mortality in persons with mental illness and the use of antipsychotics, as well as recommendations and practical approaches to integrating medical care in psychiatry to improve patient outcomes. The recorded satellite broadcast will re-air from 3:00 p. m.-4:00 p. m. ET. This CE activity will also be available as an archived webcast, podcast, and telephone audioconference shortly after the live broadcast, and available as a multimedia CD-ROM in July 2007.

There is no fee to participate or receive CE credit for this activity; however, registration is required. Three forms of registration are accepted:
Online: Visit the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/cmea. asp? ID=229 (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/cmea. asp? ID=229) and click the Register icon.
Phone: Call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).
Fax: Visit the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/cmea. asp? ID=229 (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/cmea. asp? ID=229), print and complete the activity details form, and fax to 240.243.1033.

Statement of Need:
Morbidity and mortality rates are global measures of a population's health status as well as indicators of the quality of healthcare provided. It is well recognized that the prevalence rates of medical comorbidity and mortality are higher among persons with serious mental illness (SMI) compared to that of the general population. Recently published surveillance data from several state mental health agencies identified that persons with mental illness have 1.2 to 4.9 times higher mortality rates than the population at large. In light of these dramatic statistics, integration of mental healthcare and general physical healthcare is essential to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in persons with SMI. Recognizing the need to effect change, the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) Medical Directors Council recently published their 13th Technical Report, encompassing recommendations for change in clinical practices as well as those that target policy and organizational structural changes. These recommendations were intended to serve as a clarion call to clinicians, focusing them on the need to integrate behavioral and primary care into mental healthcare.

In addition to educating psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals on current data regarding medical comorbidities in mental illness and the use of antipsychotics, this activity will review recommendations and guidelines that support changes in clinical practice paradigms, as well as approaches and models that have been successfully implemented to integrate mental and physical healthcare. The faculty will also discuss recommendations for changes in the policy environment and regulatory structures that will facilitate organizational support for the integration of physical healthcare into psychiatry.

Chair/Moderator:
John W. Newcomer, MD
Washington University School of Medicine

Faculty:
Stephen J. Bartels, MD, MS
Dartmouth Medical School
Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center

Joseph Parks, MD
University of Missouri Columbia 

Peter Weiden, MD
Center for Cognitive Medicine
Department of Psychiatry
University of Illinois at Chicago

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
Differentiate varying propensities among atypical antipsychotics for causing metabolic effects. Review disparities in healthcare for persons with mental disorders and their impact on patient outcomes. Identify practical models, from public mental health settings as well as from private community practice, that incorporate routine monitoring and management of medical comorbidities.

Target Audience:
Physicians, PAs, NPs, nurses, psychologists, social workers, case managers, pharmacists and other clinicians with an interest in mental health.

Commercial Support:
The joint sponsors acknowledge educational grants from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., and Pfizer Inc. in support of this CE activity.

Credit Information:
CME Credit (Physicians):
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Letters & Sciences, and CME Outfitters, LLC. The University of North Texas Health Science Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.

Physician Credit Designation: The University of North Texas Health Science Center anticipates this program for 1 hour in Category 2A CME credit hours, pending approval from the AOA/CCME.

The University of North Texas Health Science Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants: The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians, and will provide physician assistants who successfully complete the activity with a Statement of Participation indicating that the activity was designated for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Note to Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

CNE Credit (Nurses):
Letters & Sciences is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider Number: CEP14145. This activity is designated for 1.0 contact hours.

CEP Credit (Psychologists):
CME Outfitters is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CME Outfitters maintains responsibility for this program and its content. (1.0 CE credits)
Note to Addiction Professionals and Professional Counselors: NAADAC and NBCC accept APA and NASW continuing education (CE) credits toward national certification CE requirements. Please check with your state board to determine which type of CE credit is acceptable toward licensure CE requirements.

NASW Credit (Social Workers):
This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers (provider #886407722) for 1 continuing education contact hour.

CCMC Credit (Certified Case Managers):
This program has been approved for 1 hour by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

CPE Credit (Pharmacists):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEUs)
Universal Program Number: 376-999-07-003-L01 (live presentation) 376-999-07-003-H01 (recorded programs)

To receive credit, participants must review all activity materials in their entirety, and score 70% or above on a post-test. For additional CE credit instructions, please visit http://www. neurosciencecme. com/cmea. asp? ID=229 (http://www. neurosciencecme. com/cmea. asp? ID=229)

About CME Outfitters:
CME Outfitters develops and distributes live, recorded, print, and web-based educational activities to thousands of clinicians each year and offers expert accreditation services for non-accredited organizations. For a complete catalog of certified activities, please visit http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com), http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com), or call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).

About neuroscienceCME:
NeuroscienceCME. com is the premier web portal serving clinicians, educators and researchers in the neurosciences. Launched in October 2006, neuroscienceCME. com was custom designed to fill an identified gap in online resources for professionals around the world who are practicing in areas related to psychiatry, sleep disorders, addiction and substance abuse, ADHD, and other areas related to brain function. The site's primary mission is to be the professional's central forum for accessing, debating, synthesizing and implementing the latest findings and best practices in the neurosciences.

To view all recent neuroscienceCME press releases, visit http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com) and click on "News Room" or visit http://www. prweb. com (http://www. prweb. com) and search for "neuroscienceCME."

Clinical Compass, a bi-weekly e-newsletter published by CME Outfitters, is a convenient way to stay informed of all neuroscienceCME news and information. To subscribe, visit http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com) and click on "Subscribe to Clinical Compass."

Contact: Jessica Primanzon
CME Outfitters, LLC
240.243.1308 direct
240.243.1033 fax

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CME Outfitters Announces Live neuroscienceCME Webcast: "Creating the Multidisciplinary Integrated Treatment Team: A CEO's Perspective" Premieres Thursday, April 17

CME Outfitters Announces Live neuroscienceCME Webcast: "Creating the Multidisciplinary Integrated Treatment Team: A CEO's Perspective" Premieres Thursday, April 17

CME Outfitters announces an upcoming live and interactive CME/CE activity titled "Creating the Multidisciplinary Integrated Treatment Team: A CEO's Perspective." Offered as a simultaneous webcast and telephone audioconference premiering Thursday, April 17, 2008, from 12:00-1:00 p. m. ET, the activity will evaluate the benefits of a multidisciplinary treatment team to help patients with alcohol dependence and their families heal the physical, emotional, and spiritual damage resulting from the disease of addiction.

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) March 6, 2008

CME Outfitters, LLC, an independent accredited provider of multidisciplinary medical education programming and related healthcare communications services, is pleased to announce an upcoming live and interactive neuroscienceCME webcast titled "Creating the Multidisciplinary Integrated Treatment Team: A CEO's Perspective."

NeuroscienceCME webcasts are offered as one-hour, live and interactive presentations, enhanced by a live Q&A segment during which the faculty presenters can respond to audience comments and questions posed by text via the webcast interface, fax, or phone. Online CME/CE credit is offered to participants upon completion of the activity, at www. neuroscienceCME. com/test (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/test).

Premiering Thursday, April 17, 2008, from 12:00-1:00 p. m. ET, "Creating the Multidisciplinary Integrated Treatment Team: A CEO's Perspective" will evaluate the benefits of a multidisciplinary treatment team to help patients with alcohol dependence and their families heal the physical, emotional, and spiritual damage resulting from the disease of addiction. This CME/CE activity will also be available as an on-demand archived webcast and telephone audioconference shortly after the live webcast.

To participate, visit http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR297 (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR297) 15 minutes prior to the live date and time, and click on either the "View Live Webcast" or "Participate in Live Dial-In" icons.

There is no fee to participate or receive CE credit for this activity; however, registration is required. Three forms of registration are accepted:
Online: Visit the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR297 (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR297) and click the Register for Live Webcast icon. Phone: Call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767). Fax: Visit the activity details page at http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR297 (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com/PR297), print and complete the activity details form, and fax to 240.243.1033.

Statement of Need:
Today's patients and their families are struggling with serious addictions, co-occurring psychiatric disorders, and significant medical comorbidities. They need help to heal the physical, emotional, and spiritual damage resulting from the disease of addiction. Studies have shown that patients with alcohol dependence and comorbid psychiatric problems benefit from professionally delivered psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and greater intensity of structure.

To accomplish these goals, treatment centers need to focus on individualized, assessment-driven strategies that take place within a multidisciplinary treatment team. Each team needs to establish a common language and adhere to a common, evidence-based treatment modality that allows peer supervision and individual planning for each patient's needs over the continuum of care.

Cohesive leadership is necessary to introduce and carry through major change such as the integration of pharmacotherapy into an abstinence-based program for alcohol dependence. Recommendation by a Professional Advisory Board and acceptance from the Board of Directors can begin the process. Multiple training opportunities then follow to educate staff on the efficacy and clinical usefulness of pharmacotherapy.

This interactive webcast with Q&A focuses on effectively managing change in a large treatment center to promote improved outcomes for patients with alcohol dependence.

Faculty:
Susan K. Blank, MD
VP of Clinical Services
Caron Treatment Centers
Wernersville, PA

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to:
Evaluate the need for and benefits of a multidisciplinary treatment team for patients with alcohol dependence. Integrate 12-steps and treatment of co-occurring disorders. Integrate the use of medications into a traditional abstinence-based treatment program.

Target Audience:
Physicians, physician assistants, healthcare executives, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, addiction professionals, certified case managers, healthcare quality professionals (CPHQs), pharmacists, and other clinicians interested in alcohol dependence.

Commercial Support:
CME Outfitters, LLC, gratefully acknowledges an independent educational grant from Cephalon, Inc., and Alkermes, Inc., in support of this CE activity.

Credit Information:
CME Credit (Physicians):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Note to Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA Category I CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

CNE Credit (Nurses):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It has been assigned code 6WASUP-PRV-0634. 1.0 contact hours will be awarded upon successful completion.
Note to Nurse Practitioners: The content of this CNE activity pertains to Pharmacology.

CEP Credit (Psychologists):
CME Outfitters is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CME Outfitters maintains responsibility for this program and its content. (1.0 CE credits)

NASW Credit (Social Workers):
This program was approved by the National Association of Social Workers (provider #886407722) for 1 continuing education contact hour.

CCMC Credit (Certified Case Managers):
This program has been approved for 1 hour by the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

NAADAC Credit (Addiction Professionals):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is an approved education provider by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. Provider Number 636. This activity is designated for 1.0 contact hour.

CPE Credit (Pharmacists):
CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. 1.0 contact hours (0.1 CEUs)
Universal Program Number: 376-000-08-010-L04-P (live presentation) 376-000-08-010-H04-P (recorded programs)

Note to Healthcare Executives: ACHE-certified and other Healthcare Executives will be issued a CME Attendance Certificate to be used as documentation toward CE requirements. This CE program has not been approved by the ACHE.

Post-tests, credit request forms, and activity evaluations can be completed online at www. neuroscienceCME. com (click on the Testing/Certification link under the Resources tab - requires free account activation), and participants can print their certificate or statement of credit immediately (70% pass rate required).

About CME Outfitters:
CME Outfitters develops and distributes live, recorded, print, and web-based educational activities to thousands of clinicians each year and offers expert accreditation services for non-accredited organizations. For a complete catalog of certified activities, please visit http://www. neurosciencecme. com (http://www. neurosciencecme. com), http://www. cmeoutfitters. com (http://www. cmeoutfitters. com), or call 877.CME. PROS (877.263.7767).

About neuroscienceCME:
NeuroscienceCME. com is the award-winning web portal serving clinicians, educators, and researchers in the neurosciences. Launched in October 2006, neuroscienceCME. com was custom designed to fill an identified gap in online resources for professionals around the world who are practicing in areas related to psychiatry, sleep disorders, addiction and substance abuse, ADHD, and other areas related to brain function. The site's primary mission is to be the professional's central forum for accessing, debating, synthesizing, and implementing the latest findings and best practices in the neurosciences.

Clinical Compass, a bi-weekly e-newsletter published by CME Outfitters, is a convenient way to stay informed of all neuroscienceCME news and information. To subscribe, visit http://www. neuroscienceCME. com (http://www. neuroscienceCME. com) and click on "Subscribe to Clinical Compass."

Contact: Christopher Perez
CME Outfitters, LLC
240.243.1303 direct
240.243.1033 fax

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ANGEL NETWORK, LLC BRIDGES THE GAP IN THE PRESENT NURSING SHORTAGE

ANGEL NETWORK, LLC BRIDGES THE GAP IN THE PRESENT NURSING SHORTAGE

Angel Network, LLC new to the Atlanta, Georgia area but not new to healthcare is bridging the gap of RNÂ’s (Registered Nurses) in the healthcare industry. Due to the present nursing shortage of over 800,000 nurses being needed, this healthcare staffing agency decided to start making a difference by networking RNÂ’s to healthcare facilities in the Metro Atlanta area. The networking and bridging the gap involves customer service, interviewing of top quality professionals and facility involvement who desire RNÂ’s being directly placed. Facilities are invited to share with our agency their needs and desire to contract with us for direct placement of RNÂ’s to fill their shortages.

(PRWEB) June 21, 2003

Registered Nurses with at least one year experience are highly encouraged to send their resumes promptly for immediate consideration. Registered Nurses are linked to only those facilities with current immediate needs. Nurses can email their resumes to anllc7@yahoo. com or fax to 1-413-845-2845 24/7.

Facilities are encouraged if there is a serious need for RN’s or any other healthcare professional to contact 770-434-7922 immediately and speak with the Manager. Angel Network, LLC is a Christian based staffing agency that directly places healthcare professionals in the healthcare industry to bridge the gap hence the statement “Networking Healthcare Professionals Together,” as stated by Quida Davis RN, BSN, Manager. “We are excited to not only provide so many RN’s in the healthcare arena, but providing highly qualified and professional RN’s to well deserved facilities.

For facilities who need to contract with us for direct placement, on Saturday and Sunday by appointment between the hours of 1p. m.-3p. m. there is special consultation available. On Tuesdays and Thursdays there is a live chat session set aside for facilities to discuss there problem areas. Quida Davis, Manager of Angel Network, LLC will be on hand to answer your questions.

The grand opening week, July 7-14, facilities can receive a special discount on rates for direct placement. Angel Network, LLC is located in Metro Atlanta and is presently a home-based agency. We are open Monday-Friday, 9-5 and Saturday-Sunday 1-3.

For more information, or to reserve a free consultation, call: Quida Davis, (770) 434-7922.

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Dr. Trevor Born Established as Expert Contributor in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Dr. Trevor Born Established as Expert Contributor in Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Dr. Trevor Born, an eminent Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon practicing in Toronto and Manhattan, was recently established as an expert contributor on one of Canada's leading online woman's magazines, known as WOMAN. ca.

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) September 23, 2009

Dr. Trevor Born, an eminent Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon in Toronto (http://www. drtrevorborn. com/toronto/cosmetic-plastic-surgeon. php) and Manhattan, was recently established as an expert contributor on one of Canada's leading online woman's magazines, known as WOMAN. ca.

Dr. Trevor Born's partnership with WOMAN. ca brings an incredible level of expertise and insight regarding the very topic many women are often interested in when it comes to health and wellness. He will provide readers with valuable information and the facts they are looking for when considering cosmetic plastic surgery (http://www. drtrevorborn. com/toronto/cosmetic-plastic-surgery-in-toronto. php). Dr. Trevor Born has a state-of-the art clinic in Toronto and in Manhattan, both devoted to providing the latest surgical and non-surgical breakthroughs in facial and reconstructive plastic surgery.

Here is what Si Si Penaloza, Editorial Director of WOMAN. ca had to say about Dr. Born: "We are thrilled to have Dr. Trevor Born publishing his work in WOMAN. ca, the fastest growing online destination for women in Canada. As a celebrated Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon with a rich archive of industry experience, Dr. Born's unique perspective on cosmetic surgery proves of great interest to our readership."

WOMAN. ca is the web's first 'social magazine'; one part magazine and one part social network. With compelling features on lifestyle, entertainment, health, beauty, fashion, finance, national affairs, the arts and travel, WOMAN. ca endeavors to provide accomplished, Canadian women the resources to live and work at the top of their game.

By partnering with Dr. Trevor Born, WOMAN. ca readers will receive important information and insight from one of Toronto's most respected Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons, whose expertise includes Face Lifts, Rhinoplasty, Micro-Fat Grafting, Breast Augmentation, and Body Contouring. He also has advanced expertise on the cosmetic use of BOTOX®, and has initiated revolutionary indications in facial contouring using the tissue filler Restyane (http://www. drtrevorborn. com/toronto/restylane-injections-in-toronto. php).

For additional information, please visit:
Www. DrTrevorBorn. com

About Dr. Trevor Born:
Dr. Born performs a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures at his clinics in both Toronto, located at 199 Avenue Road, and in Manhattan, located at 910 Fifth Avenue. He completed his postgraduate training with a surgical internship at Mt. Sinai Hospital, and a residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Toronto. Dr. Born is also a clinical lecturer and Instructor of Cosmetic Surgery Training for the Residents and Fellows in the Plastic Surgery Training Program at the University of Toronto, and makes extensive contributions to the ongoing education of residents in his field.

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Hanrahan Joins ArpegioHealth Consulting Firm

Hanrahan Joins ArpegioHealth Consulting Firm

ArpegioHealth is pleased to announce that Maureen Hanrahan has joined the company as a senior consultant specializing in managed care, prevention planning and publicly funded health care services such as Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) April 15, 2010

ArpegioHealth is pleased to announce that Maureen Hanrahan has joined the company as a senior consultant specializing in managed care, prevention planning and publicly funded health care services such as Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP.

Hanrahan will provide strategic planning and implementation services for ArpegioHealth’s clients. Hanrahan brings to the practice deep subject matter expertise, insights into the impact of health care reforms on public programs, extensive expertise in managed care program development and management, population-based prevention and innovative solutions within a variety of health care delivery systems. Hanrahan has more than 30 years of experience in the field as a health care provider, administrator and managed care leader. She also brings the expertise of strategic planning and community benefit programming for the largest not-for-profit health plan in the country, Kaiser Permanente.

“Maureen’s health care and planning expertise are great assets to the ArpegioHealth team,” said Barbara Ladon, principal and co-founder of ArpegioHealth. “Her vast experience in the private and nonprofit health care sectors will serve our clients well, especially as we approach significant health care reforms for low-income populations.”

Prior to joining the ArpegioHealth team, Hanrahan served in regional and national leadership roles within Kaiser Permanente for more than 24 years. She has been responsible at the national level for strategic planning, implementation, policy development and evaluation of products and services for the most vulnerable populations such as Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP and Kaiser Permanente’s program for the uninsured. She has served on the national team responsible for developing Kaiser Permanente's annual community benefit investments of more than $1billion, the obligation of not-for-profit organizations to provide care and address unmet health needs of the community. Hanrahan has also brings unique expertise in school-based health care, alternatives to nursing home care for the frail elderly, and development of nationally recognized preventive services and programs.

About ArpegioHealth:
ArpegioHealth is a national health care management consulting company that optimizes business performance -- bottom line and market share --in programs targeting the publicly funded and emerging markets. Our consultants bring deep and broad business expertise in publicly funded health care that is applied and proven through their many years as senior executives in businesses providing public sector solutions. The ArpegioHealth team provides a vertically integrated business solution from market analysis and strategy development to implementation focusing on:
O Medicaid, CHIP and expanding public markets
O Evaluation
O Prevention and wellness programs and
O Behavioral health

For more information about ArpegioHealth, call 303-733-5444 or visit www. arpegiohealth. com.

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Tattoo Regret? Studies Show You are Not Alone: Leading Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Fox Discusses Technologies, Solutions for Safe, Effective Tattoo Removal

Tattoo Regret? Studies Show You are Not Alone: Leading Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Fox Discusses Technologies, Solutions for Safe, Effective Tattoo Removal

Americans are fond of using decorative tattoos as a form of expression. According to a study in the September 2006 edition of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, nearly one in four Americans report being "tattooed" at least once. Yet, the same study reports that 17% of those with tattoos would like to have them removed. The good news is that laser treatments and equipment have kept pace with the rising interest in tattoo removal. While there are several lasers that may be used to remove decorative tattoos -- the Q-switched ruby laser -- is the most effective, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 3, 2007

Whether it's an old flame's name on the bicep or a prom-night red rose on the ankle, Americans are fond of using decorative tattoos as a form of expression. And, notwithstanding the advent of semi-permanent and temporary inks, men and women in the U. S. are choosing permanent tattoos more now than ever. According to a study in the September 2006 edition of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, nearly one in four Americans report being "tattooed" at least once. Yet, the same study reports that 17% of those with tattoos would like to have them removed.

"In our society, tattoos are equated with a youthful free-spiritedness we all value," explains Joshua Fox, MD, founder of Advanced Dermatology and a spokesman for the American Academy of Dermatology. "And with higher quality inks and equipment being used by tattoo artists today, many people are intrigued by the more creative and artistic designs that are available." But, after the painstaking process of choosing a design - and the often-painful process of having the tattoo applied - what prompts those with tattoos to seek solutions for removal? Dr. Fox explains, "Obviously, tattoos that include names of past love interests do not fade, even when the 'old flame' flickers out." He adds, "On a more general basis, people who find tattoos adventurous in their teens and twenties often find that they send the wrong message about them as they move into a more mature stage of their lives, when marriage, family, children and work become the focal point."

The good news is that laser treatments and equipment have kept pace with the rising interest in tattoo removal - which some anecdotal reports estimate is as high as 40-50%. While there are several lasers that may be used to remove decorative tattoos - the Q-switched ruby laser - is the most effective, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. "The Q-switched lasers are the gold standard in removing pigmented skin lesions, which is essentially how a tattoo is identified by the body, this includes short pulse Ruby, Alexandrite, 532 and 1064" Dr. Fox explains. "The ruby laser is effective at breaking down the melanosomes where the ink is stored in the skin into smaller fragments, which are then removed by the patient's immune system," he adds.

Five things to consider before you tattoo:

While Q-switched ruby laser therapy is effective at removing permanent decorative tattoos safely and without scarring, Dr. Fox offers five caveats for those considering obtaining a tattoo:

1) There are possible health risks associated with tattooing, which is largely unregulated in the U. S. Bloodborne diseases are a key concern, as are infections. "Be sure to get references from the artist's most recent clients, and discuss the safeguards that are in place at the studio to reduce or eliminate health risks," Dr. Fox advises.

2) Tattoo removal is not a "same day" procedure, but rather a process that includes the laser treatment session, as well as healing time and any follow-up treatments that might be necessary. "Patients can expect the healing period to be similar to that of any wound, with possible scabbing, burning or itching at the site for one to two weeks after each treatment," Dr. Fox explains.

3) The time - and cost-factors of tattoo removal can be a bit surprising to some patients, depending upon the number of sessions needed to remove the full tattoo. It usually takes 5 - 10 months, for a full tattoo removal, and the costs depending on the site can run into the thousands of dollars. "Tattoos that can take multiple sessions include those that cover a large area of the skin, are intricate in detail, and/or contain various color pigments," Dr. Fox notes.

4) Some tattoos are more "removable" than others, based on the colors of inks used and the tone of the patient's skin. "Fair skin, in general, responds better to laser tattoo removal than darker skin," Dr. Fox points out. In addition, ink colors like yellow, lavender and orange are more difficult and time-consuming to remove, adding more treatments and expense to the tattoo removal.

5) New inks are becoming available that make tattoo removal even easier, because they encapsulate the dye in tiny bio-friendly beads that can be effectively broken down by the Q-switched laser in a single treatment. However, they remain intact like standard tattoo inks, without fading or bleeding, unless and until they are removed with a laser. "For those who are considering a permanent decorative tattoo, but want the option of a simpler, more cost-friendly removal, these new inks may be an ideal option," Dr. Fox concludes.

Bio: Joshua L. Fox, M. D., F. A.A. D
Joshua L. Fox, M. D., is a leading authority in the field of dermatology with an expertise in skin cancer, cosmetic surgery, and laser procedures. As an official spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. Fox has been an expert resource on dermatologic topics for numerous televisions networks, including ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Telemundo, talk shows, radio stations, newspapers and magazines. He has received multiple research and clinical awards, including recognition from Top Doctors, Who's Who, Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology, Community Service Award from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the prestigious Husic Award, as well as certificates of recognition for service from multiple hospitals, civic, educational and community organizations. Dr. Fox has authored and presented papers of his research on lasers, cosmetic procedures, stretch marks, scars, skin cancer, bug bites, photosensitivity and various rashes.

As founder and director of Advanced Dermatology and The Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Fox and associates have expanded the practice to one of the largest in dermatology, laser and cosmetic surgery, with more lasers than any hospital on the eastern coast. Dr. Fox is a graduate of the New York University Medical Center of Skin and Cancer and has been on the advisory board of the Psoriasis Foundation and National Rosacea Foundation, among others. He has also been a fellow of many societies, including the International Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology and the Society for Investigative Dermatology. Dr. Fox is the founder of the AAD Melanoma/Skin Cancer Prevention Program in Queens, New York (since 1987). Dr. Fox has been Chief of Dermatology of several major teaching hospitals, including Mt. Sinai Hospital of Queens and Jamaica Medical Center, and is currently on the staff of eight NY area hospitals. Dr,. Fox is also the founder of New Age Skin Research Foundation at www. newageresearch. org, committed to research and advocacy in dermatology. Dr. Fox and Advanced Dermatology and The Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery have been used as a resource center educating dermatologists, laser surgeons and cosmetic surgeons and others about lasers, cancer and cosmetic surgery. www. advancedd. com.

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Cognera Corporation Cuts Customer Response Time in Half

Cognera Corporation Cuts Customer Response Time in Half

RAZAR Technologies implements the Scriptura document automation platform producing immediate savings for Cognera

Atlanta, GA and Calgary, AL Canada (PRWEB) August 31, 2009

RAZAR Technologies, a leading provider of customer communication and cost savings technology, today announced that Cognera Corporation has implemented Scriptura to enhance their document automation platform.

Cognera Corporation is a leading billing services outsourcing company with customers throughout Canada. Having found their current document generation platform cumbersome and near obsolete, Cognera was looking for technology that would keep them ahead of the competition while reducing costs. RAZAR, a North American based company with a portfolio of cost cutting green technologies, implemented Scriptura to serve both purposes. The Scriptura suite combines document template development, multiple format output production, multi-channel delivery, forms capabilities and post-processing into a single software application. Document flows generated by the Scriptura Designer graphically manage the entire document life cycle for the client.

"Our partnership with RAZAR and Scriptura has been a great success," says Michael Kinahan, Director of Business Solutions at Cognera. "We have realized an immediate cost savings of over 30% and reduced customer response time by nearly 50%. The solution was implemented in a timely and professional manner. To say we are pleased would be an understatement," Michael elaborated.

"We are very pleased to have an organization like Cognera as part of our client family," says Tom Levesque, chief solution specialist at RAZAR. "Organizations trust Cognera to produce quality documents and deliver those documents on time. RAZAR worked closely with the Cognera team to prove the technology in less than a month. After that, Scriptura was a simple choice. Cognera was ready for production within a few weeks of training, leading to a rapid return on investment."

About RAZAR Technologies

RAZAR Technologies is a leading technology firm serving the insurance, healthcare, financial services, distribution and public sectors. The Company sells software products that help companies reduce costs while increasing productivity. With a Green-Tech only portfolio of products and services, these technologies include print optimization, print management, pc virtualization, document automation, document management, workflow, collaboration and intelligent electronic forms. RAZAR is dedicated to providing an unequaled customer experience. For more information, contact RAZAR Technologies at 1.888.50.RAZAR or visit www. razartechnologies. com.

About Cognera Corporation

Based in Alberta, Canada, Cognera is an award wining provider of complex and customized billing solutions for the municipal, utility and deregulated markets through their unique Hybrid BPO solution. Cognera's Hybrid BPO solution, which combines Business Process Outsourcing and Software as a Service, provides a platform for the client to jointly control their data and processes while utilizing best in class systems and expertise to maximize their customer service and return on investment.

For more information, visit www. cognera. com.

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Grantham University Honors 1155 Graduates in 2010 Commencement Ceremony in Kansas City

Grantham University Honors 1155 Graduates in 2010 Commencement Ceremony in Kansas City

Commencement Key Note Speaker is Lieutenant General Robert Caslen, Commanding General, Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth

Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) August 14, 2010

Grantham University, an online university (http://www. grantham. edu/) dedicated to providing educational opportunities to working adults for nearly 60 years, is hosting its annual Commencement Ceremony honoring the Class of 2010 in Kansas City, Missouri. Commencement will take place at 11 a. m. on Saturday, August 14 at the KCI-Expo Convention Center, 11730 NW Ambassador Drive.

“Because Grantham’s programs and courses are 100 percent online (http://www. grantham. edu/gu-admissions/), our graduates rarely have the chance to interact with staff and faculty face-to-face,” said Cynthia Hoss, PhD, president of Grantham University. “Not only is Commencement a special time for our graduates and their families, it is an exciting time for Grantham faculty and staff because they get to meet the students they’ve motivated and encouraged throughout their degree programs.”

Graduates will be arriving in Kansas City from all over the country to walk across the stage and be recognized for the hard work and dedication they’ve invested in furthering their education. The ceremony will include remarks from key note speaker, Lieutenant General Robert L. Caslen, Jr., Commanding General, Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; retired Chief Master Sergeant John Harris of the Louisiana Air National Guard, Grantham’s Outstanding Graduate of the Year; and Class of 2010 graduate, Lieutenant Junior Grade Christopher Martin, Communicator, Security Manager and Information Assurance Officer for the Naval Submarine Support Center in Norfolk, Virginia.
A special thank you goes to Union Bank of Missouri and Cengage Learning for their sponsorship of this year’s Commencement Ceremony. 

Over 80 percent of the graduates attending this year’s ceremony are active duty service members, veterans, retired military or military spouses. One-hundred and seventeen graduates will be recognized and more than 700 family members and guests will be in attendance. To view a complete list of the 1,155 graduates from the Class of 2010, visit: www. grantham. edu/gradlist10 (http://www. grantham. edu/gradlist10).

Saturday’s ceremony will culminate in a special Mardi Gras celebration in honor of the Class of 2010 and the University’s upcoming 60th Anniversary.

Grantham University was founded in 1951 by Donald Grantham, a veteran of World War II, to help prepare veterans for new jobs in the electronics’ industry and a better future upon their return to civilian life. Today, the University supports thousands of online students in 36 different associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

For more information about the University and its online degree programs, visit: http://www. grantham. edu (http://www. grantham. edu).

About Grantham University:
Established in 1951, Grantham University is a private institution that specializes in online education for the working adult student. Its mission is to provide accessible, affordable, professionally relevant degree programs in a continuously changing global society. The University prepares graduates for careers in business, engineering technology, computer science, criminal justice, healthcare, nursing, information technology and other professional fields. Grantham University offers a military scholarship (http://www. grantham. edu/tuition/scholarships/) program for active duty, reserve, guard, veterans and military family members, as well as scholarships for law enforcement professionals. Grantham's courses are 100% online, allowing students to study at home, at work, on Temporary Duty (TDY) or from almost anywhere in the world. Accredited since 1961 by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, Grantham University has one of the longest, continuous accreditation histories of any distance learning university in the United States. For more information, visit www. grantham. edu or call 1-800-955-2527.

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Clear Your Mind of Clutter To Make New Year's Resolutions Last Until They Come True

Clear Your Mind of Clutter To Make New Year's Resolutions Last Until They Come True

To clear your mind of clutter, add information; don't get rid of it, says Jenna Catherine, author of Conversing with the Future. She is the February 10th guest of Dr. Doris Jeanette's monthly, alternative psychology Teleseminars. Forget drugs and psychotherapy, use your Creative Mind to get results.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) January 26, 2005

To clear your mind of clutter, add information; don't get rid of it. "It's the opposite from a closet, where you throw things out to simplify, says Jenna Catherine, author of Conversing with the Future, Visions of 2020. She is the February guest of Dr. Doris Jeanette's monthly, alternative psychological Telseminars. Catherine will teach you how to create based on your desires and intentions rather than your fears and anxieties.

Dr. Jeanette's Center for the New Psychology sponsors programs that teach people healthy ways to solve problems, instead of using drugs or psychotherapy. The newest is a series of International Teleseminars that anyone can enjoy in the comfort of their own home on their own phone. After thirty years of clinical practice, Jeanette has observed that people, when they are given a chance, can learn to access and use more of their human potential. Teleseminars are a cost-effective way to teach people who are interested in self-help.

When a person uses her intention she can quickly create positive changes in lifestyle. Jeanette says people get it when you teach them how they can use their mind creativity instead of using it to obsess and worry. Most of us appreciate discovering the "a ha" moment so that we can then use the new data for self-improvement.

"Our whole concept of life changes when we realize that our own mental clutter is creating the unpleasant, unsuccessful results that we are getting," says Catherine, an expert on how to use more of the mind intuitively. To expand your mind and use the other 90% of your brain, listen in to the teleseminar, "How to Use Your Creative Mind for Fun, Profit and Health.

According to Dr. Doris Jeanette, licensed psychologist, who worked with the eminent Joe Wolpe, MD, "Every person can learn to use more of her or his own mental, emotional and physical strengths, which immediately improve self esteem."

Sign up at http://www. drjeanette. com/teleseminars. html (http://www. drjeanette. com/teleseminars. html)

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Third Brigade, Provider of Intrusion Prevention Systems, Completes a Total of $19 Million of Venture Funding

Third Brigade, Provider of Intrusion Prevention Systems, Completes a Total of $19 Million of Venture Funding

Investors accelerate commitment to intrusion prevention with additional funds.

Ottawa, ON & Reston, VA (PRWEB) December 8, 2005

Third Brigade Inc. (www. thirdbrigade. com), an intrusion prevention system provider, today announced the completion of their funding with the addition of $13.0 Million CDN ($11.5 Million USD) by its existing investors, BCE Capital, Celtic House Venture Partners, and BDC Venture Capital. This follows the initial $6.0 Million CDN ($5.0 Million USD) financing, which was secured in April, 2005.

“This financing is simply the next step in the capitalization plan established when we founded the company, and further validates our initial assumptions,” said Wael Mohamed, President and CEO of Third Brigade. “We selected the right financial partners, have shipped product, added major customers in strategic markets, and our business plan is now fully funded. The additional investment will allow us to aggressively expand our marketing, sales and professional services efforts.”

“With our affiliation to the Bell Canada group of companies, BCE Capital (www. bcecapital. com) closely follows the telecommunications and information technology sectors,” said Jim Orlando, Managing Director of BCE Capital. “The host-based intrusion prevention market is rapidly developing in response to the nature and types of network attacks that are taking place, and the types of advanced, network-based applications and services that companies are launching. We’ve accelerated our investment in Third Brigade and its scalable, high performance intrusion prevention system, based on our assessment of the market opportunity.”

“Enterprises are quickly realizing that traditional perimeter defenses -- including network firewalls, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems (IDS) -- will not stop all attacks that threaten their hosts, applications and data,” said Andrew Waitman, Managing Partner of Celtic House Venture Partners (www. celtic-house. com). “We believe in Third Brigade’s strategy of targeting a select number of related vertical markets through direct and indirect channels with a highly differentiated product, and in their ability to quickly and successfully execute this plan.”

About Third Brigade

Third Brigade provides host-based intrusion prevention systems to financial services, government, health care, telecommunications and other organizations that need to implement security best practices as part of a defense-in-depth strategy. Our Deep Security solutions give you greater control of your business. They stop network attacks before they impact hosts and web applications, help ensure compliance with regulations and policies, and maximize the performance of your people, processes and hosts. Unlike others, Third Brigade provides an innovative hybrid approach, a positive security model, proactive defense, and a powerful administrative platform. For more information, please visit www. thirdbrigade. com

About BCE Capital

BCE Capital is an affiliate of Bell Canada Enterprises, Canada's largest communications company. BCE Capital is a leading Canadian Venture Capital firm that invests in early stage innovative companies in both communications and information technology throughout North America. Since 1987, BCE Capital has had a successful track record in backing and assisting over 40 emerging growth companies and their entrepreneurs, many of which have gone on to be leaders in their respective industries. BCE Capital is currently investing in its fourth fund, with a mandate over the next five years to manage an investment pool of $250 million in venture related investments. Additional information on BCE Capital can be found at www. bcecapital. com.

About Celtic House Venture Partners

Celtic House Venture Partners, a private venture capital firm, is a leading investor in early-stage technology companies in North America and Europe. With over US$500 million dollars under management Celtic House focuses on investments in five industry sectors: semiconductors, systems, MEMS, optics and software. The firm has offices in Ottawa, Toronto and Cambridge, UK. Celtic House’s current portfolio companies include: Cavendish Kinetics, Diablo Technologies, Fresco Microchip, Got Corp, Sandvine, Sirific, Third Brigade, TrialStat, Tropic Networks and ViXS Systems. For more information, please visit www. celtic-house. com.

About BDC Venture Capital

BDC Venture Capital is a major venture capital investor in Canada, active at every stage of the company’s development cycle, from seed through expansion, with a focus on technology-based businesses that have high growth potential and that are positioned to become dominant players in their markets. BDC Venture Capital has been involved in venture capital since 1975 and has to date invested in more than 400 different companies. It currently manages approximately $550 million in venture capital assets invested in the areas of Life Sciences, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Advanced Technologies and Funds Investments. For more information, visit www. bdc. ca.

For more information, contact:

Kathryn Schwab

Media and Analyst Relations

Third Brigade, Inc.

Tel. (613) 599-4505 x3001

Cell (613) 858-4407

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High Hospital Bill Leads to Class Action Suit Against Tenet

High Hospital Bill Leads to Class Action Suit Against Tenet

Uninsured hospital patients routinely pay more for medical services than insured patients, charges that are "unfair, illegal and unconscionable," according to a lawsuit to be filed in circuit court in Broward County, Fla.

Philadelphia PA (PRWEB) September 19, 2003

Uninsured hospital patients routinely pay more for medical services than insured patients, charges that are "unfair, illegal and unconscionable," according to a lawsuit to be filed in circuit court in Broward County, Fla.

The proposed class action lawsuit charges Tenet Healthcare Corp. with charging higher rates to patients who have no insurance coverage than to those with coverage. It claims Tenet rates are twice the industry norm and higher than the actual cost of procedures. This practice violates the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) and the Florida common law of unfair competition.

The case was recently filed following a hospital visit by the named plaintiff, James Garcia. The Miami resident was injured in a fall. After five hours in the emergency room Garcia received a $7,000 hospital bill, including a $1,400 charge for questionable blood and drug screenings. Had he been covered by health insurance, the hospital in most cases would accept less than one-fifth (approximately $1,500) in full payment of the bill.

The bill and lawsuit highlight the discrepancy between what insured and uninsured patients are charged for hospital care. Like some 43 million Americans, Garcia has no health insurance. The case was filed by Freedland, Glassman, Farmer & Sheller of Weston, Fla., Sheller, Ludwig & Badey and Hoffman & Edelson, of Philadelphia, and Hagans Berman of Boston, MA.

"This case is symptomatic of the epidemic that has come about from big corporate control over healthcare," said Jonathan Shub of Sheller, Ludwig & Badey. "If you happen to be one of the fast-shrinking majority of Americans with major medical insurance, your insurance company is charged one set of rates. If you don't have insurance, you personally pay a much higher rate."

The problem stems from several issues. First, insurance companies are able to negotiate deep service and pricing discounts by promising to steer subscribers to facilities on their plans. Also, patients upon admission often are made to sign Conditions of Service or admission agreements acknowledging they will pay a facility's "regular" rates for service. Many patients are signing such documents in pain or under duress. Moreover, when patients have not paid, Tenet has used questionable collection methods, including making negative credit reports.

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This Valentines Day "Love is in the Air" With Vacation Package from Casa Velas, Puerto Vallarta

This Valentines Day "Love is in the Air" With Vacation Package from Casa Velas, Puerto Vallarta

The three-night package is available from January 3 to April 16, 2007.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PRWEB) January 10, 2007

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton aren't the only ones to ignite their love in Puerto Vallarta. "Love is in the Air" everyday at Casa Velas adults-only all-inclusive boutique hotel. A three-night package provides couples with a romantic stay in a Grand Class Suite with Bulgari amenities; a secluded, four-course dinner for two on the beach surrounded by tiki torches served by a private waiter; spa treatments and more.

With Casa Velas' Love is in the Air package, guests can indulge themselves at the 6,500 square foot Spa Casa Velas with a daily spa credit of $35 per person to be used toward any massage, facial or body wrap and unlimited use of the Spa's hydrotherapy facility. The package also includes breakfast, lunch and dinner a la carte at the hotel's restaurants; use of the oceanfront Beach Club featuring a pool, Jacuzzi, and private beach; and premium liquors at the Lobby bar and Aqua Bar. Shuttle service to and from airport and taxes and gratuities round out the package. The three-night Love is in the Air package is $1,770 per couple. For reservations or more information, visit http://www. hotelcasavelas. com or call 1-866-612-1097 in the U. S. and 1-866-442-9205 in Canada.

The hacienda-style Casa Velas, a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World, is located just five minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport and only 15 minutes from the popular downtown area, art galleries, and "El Malecon" (the boardwalk). The hotel features 80 suites, some with private pools and Jacuzzis. The perfect vacation for golfers, Casa Velas is nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta's 18-hole golf course and also offers golf privileges at two other top 18-hole golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf only 20 minutes away. A highlight of the hotel is the Wellness Spa/Medi Holiday program, which offers an in-house nutritionist and cardiologist for a total health assessment. Spa Casa Velas encompasses five treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy area, a fitness gym and a beauty salon. Emiliano a la carte fine dining restaurant is at the hands of one of the area's leading chefs serving Mexican and international cuisine.

Contact: 

Aimet Arill

KWE Group

305-476-5424

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Obesity Surgery Patients: Rejoice! Systems, Inc. Announces Revolutionary Break-through in the Fight Against Loose Skin Rejoice! Systems, Inc. founded by former Weight-loss Surgery Patient

Obesity Surgery Patients: Rejoice! Systems, Inc. Announces Revolutionary Break-through in the Fight Against Loose Skin Rejoice! Systems, Inc. founded by former Weight-loss Surgery Patient

The number one concern for people who have experienced rapid weight loss is flaccid skin. Rejoice! Systems, Inc. launched their clinically-proven Rejoice! Ultimate Loose Skin Solution System™ at last month’s American Society for Bariatric Surgeons (ASBS) Conference in San Diego.

(PRWEB) July 23, 2004

Rejoice! founder, Kasie Snyder, is a former WLS patient. When she asked her bariatric surgeon for suggestions on how to treat her own loose skin, he gave her the same answer heard by all bariatric surgery patients: wait until 2 years post-op, save a lot of money, and go see a plastic surgeon. Since insurance companies typically do not pay for body contouring surgery, and the surgical procedures are extremely invasive and leave extensive scarring, Ms. Snyder began looking for other options. Like many other WLS patients, Ms. Snyder wanted to do something to help the skin respond better during the weight loss, and perhaps negate the need for any surgical procedures to remove the loose skin.

“I immediately began working with skin science experts who have over 25 years of experience working with dermatological skincare products. These experts have a thorough understanding of skin biology and the specific biological factors that lead to flaccid skin and other skin problems related to obesity and rapid weight loss,” Ms. Snyder explained. “We researched the causing factors together and then looked for ingredients that would respond to each of these factors instead of relying on one 'magic bullet' that would address one or two of the causes and leave the remaining ones untouched. We knew that every known cause needed to be addressed, because those that were left untreated would hinder the effectiveness of the product and give us mediocre results.” The basic Rejoice! philosophy is that if something is worth doing, it is worth doing right, so the company didn't hold anything back regarding cost or development time. “I wanted to make sure that our products would make a real difference for a group of people who were never catered to in the tradiitional marketplace, and who had a real problem that needed to be addressed.”

“We selected only the finest and most effective ingredients from all over the world, concentrating on natural compounds when possible, and avoiding fillers or inactives. Everything in our ingredients list serves a purpose. Even our proprietary delivery system is a potent active ingredient. We have ingredients from Spain, Germany, and France, as well as the US. Our products are formulated and our bottles are filled in Pennsylvania at one of the nation's finest cosmeceutical labs, following strict manufacturing standards to ensure a high quality and effective product line.”

Rejoice! Ultimate Loose Skin Solution System

The Rejoice! Ultimate Loose Skin Solution System was developed specifically for people who experience rapid weight loss, usually as a result of weight loss surgery, to help combat the loose, crepey skin that develops as they lose weight. The Rejoice! Pre-Op Skin Preparation Formula™ will work deep within the skin to increase synthesis of elastin and collagen, improve epidermal cellularity, and begin reversing the cellulite cycle to maximize skin health prior to surgery. After surgery, the Rejoice! Post-Op Skin Tightening Formula™ works as the patient loses their weight to prevent loose, sagging skin and improve the skin’s tone and texture. It increases micro-circulation to maximize cell metabolism, delivers essential fatty acids to keep the skin well-hydrated (during a time when the patient has difficulty consuming enough water), improves skin memory and resilience, increases collagen and elastin synthesis, and helps reverse cellulite.

The first place where rapid weight loss becomes noticeable is in the face. The Rejoice! Face Solution™ helps prevent loose, sagging jowls while improving the skin’s texture and tone. It also combats the signs of aging and restores the skin’s natural resiliency and elasticity. The Rejoice! Eye Solution™ corrects prominent fat cells under the eye, controls swelling and puffiness, rebuilds elastin and collagen, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, hydrates and tightens sagging skin, and helps firm and restore skin tone. These products are designed to be used in combination to counteract the undesirable affects of rapid weight loss on the skin. For more information on how the system works, go to www. rejoicesystems. com/science. htm (http://www. rejoicesystems. com/science. htm).

Rejoice! Kits

To help their customers implement a full-body solution, Rejoice! Systems offers a Pre-Op Kit™ (includes the Pre-Op Skin Preparation Formula, Face Solution, and Eye Solution), a Post-Op Kit™ (includes the Post-Op Skin Tightening Formula, Face Solution, and Eye Solution) and even a Total Face Kit™ for those patients that are mostly concerned with their face (includes the Face Solution and Eye Solution). All Rejoice! Kits have full size bottles and are available at a discount.

Availability

The entire Rejoice! Ultimate Loose Skin Solution System is available for purchase at www. rejoicesystems. com. Bariatric Surgeons who are interested in offering the products directly to their patients may contact Rejoice! Systems at info@rejoicesystems. com for more information on our Affiliate Program.

About Rejoice! Systems, Inc.

Rejoice! Systems, Inc. is a Nevada corporation whose purpose is to provide effective solutions for the problems associated with rapid weight loss. The Founder and CEO, Kasie Snyder, had gastric bypass surgery, a form of weight loss surgery, in May 2002 and has experienced a rapid weight loss of 150 pounds. Ms. SnyderÂ’s experience provided her with insight necessary to understand the physical and emotional changes a person goes through as they lose massive amounts of weight, and this insight inspired her to develop solutions for the common problems associated with rapid weight loss.

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Rejoice!, Ultimate Loose Skin Solution System, Pre-Op Skin Preparation Formula, Pre-Op Kit, Post-Op Skin Tightening Formula, Post-Op Kit, Face Solution, Eye Solution, and Total Face Kit are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Rejoice! Systems, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

International BARC Reiterates Call for the Resignations of Berlusconi and Sharon

International BARC Reiterates Call for the Resignations of Berlusconi and Sharon

Corruption in Italy and Isreal Widens as Volunteers Bring Whistle Blowing Reform Activities to Light

Rome, Italy and Jerusalem, Israel (PRWEB) March 30, 2004

The head of the International Bank Activities Reform Commission, (IBARC) Gabor S. Acs, a Hungarian born reformist whose recent $7 billion publicly announced paper wager with George Soros has been informally rejected by a representative of the Soros Organization in New York, has called for the underground volunteers of both the Italian and Israeli arms of those organizations to begin public demonstrations in front of their respective national and central banks and to continue until the formal resignation of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

Widening investigations into Italian and Israeli financial and government corruption is gradually being brought to the light of the world and “we have it on good intelligence that these resignations are necessary and proper in order to prevent further corruption and the potential collapse of these economies”, said a spokesman for Mr. Acs.

Acs, who also recently condemned the glorification of violence through the endorsement by the Vatican of Mel Gibson’s blockbuster film “The Passion of Christ” last month advised the Vatican leadership to "throw the money changers out of Rome" in its most recent issue of its’ internationally distributed electronic newsletter, the Free and Clear Intelligence Review.

“I saw the movie only recently, it is however deplorable that there exist millions of humans who would be so blood crazed to go and watch the slow torture of a man crucified for his words rather than follow his words to the letter. It only adds further to the mythology of Christ. We have a long way to go to pull out of our international barbarism”, said Acs.

Acs has also recently publicly predicted the demise of the Pope due to his ill health, and the death of Sharon by assassination within the next year and is concerned that terrorists now see both the Roman and Israeli leadership as prime targets in their counter attacks against the growing threat of Western Imperialist Supremacist ideologies.

The $7 billion wager stands as a public guarantee that George Bush will be defeated in the next election in the United States and that the Bubble of American Supremacy has already been pierced as the public gradually becomes aware of the infiltration of Israeli and Italian personnel within the United States government over the next several months.

The American Bank Activities Reform Commission (ABARC) in Washington D. C. and the Bank Activities Reform Commission (BARC) in Portland, Oregon, both sponsored by IBARC, have taken on several major supportive projects in the United States.

One of these is the organization of a $5 trillion negligence suit against the Securities and Exchange Commission and the United States Federal Government. The suit will allege that the Bush Administration has engaged in a widening range of money laundering activities and racketeering activities through the deception of “national security” by funding military industrial financial media complex contracts while taking kickbacks in the form of political donations from the same organizations supported by insiders at the direction of Bush.

The first Bank Activities Reform Commission was started in 1993 in Portland, Oregon by a group of disgruntled homeless people who had lost their economic means due to inflation, abusive banking practices, and corruption in the global financial system.

After ten years of research and development, the group has grown international in scope and has gathered sufficient evidence on many different fronts that it believes will support the radical reform of the entire global banking establishment making it far more transparent than as currently exists.

The long-range goal of the International Bank Activities Reform Commission is to put ethics in on the global financial system. The effects of its work are beginning to be felt around the world as more volunteers blow the whistle on corruption at the highest levels of various governments on the planet. “Italy, Russia, Israel, India, and the United States have the highest per capita concentration of banking and political corruption in the world”, said Acs.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Launches Alzheimer's Care Today Journal

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Launches Alzheimer's Care Today Journal

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins will launch Alzheimer's Care Today, a quarterly journal aimed at offering support and guidance to those caring for persons with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, part of Wolters Kluwer Health, responded to the need for a practical evidence-based resource that caregivers can use in the field.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) July 22, 2007

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins will launch Alzheimer's CCare Today (http://www. lww. com/product/?1936-3001), a quarterly journal aimed at offering support and guidance to those caring for persons with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, part of Wolters Kluwer Health, responded to the need for a practical evidence-based resource that caregivers can use in the field.

Alzheimer's Care Today (http://www. lww. com/product/?1936-3001) will feature pull-out guides that can be distributed to families, clients and support personnel, a column dedicated to sources of assistance, and world-expert contributors and guest editors. The peer-reviewed journal, publishing this month, offers expert information for all professionals across the continuum of care. The first issue will be showcased at the Lippincott Williams & Wilkins booth during the 15th Annual Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Conference held August 26-29, 2007 in Chicago.

More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease and cases are projected to increase as the population ages. By 2050, the Alzheimer's Association projects the US could have as many as 16 million people with Alzheimer's, according to 2007 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures published by Alzheimer's Association.

"As the need and demands on caregivers increase, Alzheimer's Care Today offers support for the challenges they face," says Carol Bowlby Sifton BA, BScOT, ODH, Editor. "Our focus is on enabling persons with dementia and their care partners to have the best possible quality of life."

The new journal was formerly Alzheimer's Care Quarterly. Free access to current and past articles of Alzheimer's CARE TODAY (http://www. lww. com/product/?1936-3001) and Alzheimer's Care Quarterly are available with a paid individual subscription. Visit LWW. com (http://www. lww. com) or call 1-800-638-3030 to subscribe.

About Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: 
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW. com (http://www. lww. com)) is a leading international publisher for healthcare professionals and students with nearly 300 periodicals and 1,500 books in more than 100 disciplines publishing under the LWW brand, as well as content-based sites and online corporate and customer services. LWW is part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading provider of information for professionals and students in medicine, nursing, allied health, pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry. Wolters Kluwer Health is a division of Wolters Kluwer, a leading global information services and publishing company with annual revenues (2006) of €3.7 billion and approximately 19,900 employees worldwide. Visit WoltersKluwer. com (http://www. wolterskluwer. com).

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AWWA partners with WaterSmart Innovations conference

AWWA partners with WaterSmart Innovations conference

World's largest water efficiency conference Oct. 7-9 in Las Vegas

(Vocus) March 17, 2009

Denver -- As part of its ongoing commitment to encourage efficient use of water resources, the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the authoritative resource on safe water, today announced it will partner with the WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, Oct. 7-9, 2009, in Las Vegas.

Debuted last year by the Southern Nevada Water Authority in conjunction with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program, the Alliance for Water Efficiency and other leading organizations, the inaugural WaterSmart Innovations summit drew more than 1,200 professionals from 42 states and 17 countries. The event's focus is on programs, policies and products that improve urban water efficiency and optimize the use of water resources.

"AWWA understands the importance of water efficiency to communities, particularly given the challenges to water supply expected in the years and decades to come," said AWWA Executive Director Gary Zimmerman. "As the authoritative resource on safe water, we are committed to serving our members by providing access to the best tools available to help water agencies effectively manage water resources. We believe this partnership will benefit both our members and the communities they serve."

Recognizing that water utilities alone cannot address all of today's water resource challenges, WaterSmart Innovations draws upon experts from diverse water-related fields, including the plumbing, landscape management and architectural industries, to share water-saving ideas and innovative technologies. This year's two-and-a-half day conference will feature 136 technical sessions and showcase water-saving products and services from around the world.

AWWA's 2008 State of the Industry Report showed that source water supply was the single top issue for water professionals as they looked to the future.

For more information or to register online, visit http://www. WaterSmartInnovations. com (http://www. WaterSmartInnovations. com).

AWWA (www. awwa. org) is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organization of water professionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the entire water community. Through our collective strength we become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.

Contact: Greg Kail
303-734-3410

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Global PC Market: Growing at a Snail's Pace

Global PC Market: Growing at a Snail's Pace

Growing gradually, the Worldwide PC shipment market shows signs of impressive growth in the years to come.

(PRWEB) July 9, 2006

Despite the initial slowdown, a healthy growth of 13% was observed in PC shipment worldwide in the Q1 of 2006. Western Europe & United States saw a considerable decline in the growth, where it dropped 1.2% above predictions.

However, World PC market is showing signs of impressive growth in the years to come. Observing the gradual progress in the industry, it’s anticipated that the market will rise somewhere between 1.3% & 12.3% by 2007. Year 2008 will also see favorable growth in this sector.

In its recently published market research report named, “Portable Electronics Market - Worldwide (2006)” RNCOS has provided the following statistical information:

-PC shipment grew by 14.9% and 15.8% during 2004 and 2005, respectively.

-The PC market grew at an impressive rate during the year 2005, with worldwide shipment growing at about 16.8% annually.

-Although shipment in North America remained far behind expectations, the worldwide market observed third consecutive quarter of growth.

-Q4 of 2005 saw an increase of 17.3% with the shipment of 61.4Mn portable electronic devices. The increase in fourth quarter (2005) spurred the shipment for the entire year to 209.2Mn at a growth rate of 16.4%.

-The growth was slightly ahead of projections of 15.4% for Q4 of 2005 and 16% for the entire year.

-There’ll be a slight slowdown in the growth rate of portable electronics market during the years 2009 and 2010.

As per experts at RNCOS, “Total shipment volume shall reach 285.2Mn by 2008, with a value of $254.1Bn. However, the same shall touch 334.1Mn, with a value of $270.9Bn towards the year 2010”.

The Report Addresses the Following Questions:

-How is the portable electronics industry performing at present?

-What are the challenges and opportunities before the industry?

-Who all are the key players in this sector?

-What are the different strategies adopted by the key players?

-How will the government policies and reforms affect this sector?

-What are the prospects of the industry in the years to come?

About RNCOS:

RNCOS, incorporated in 2002, provides Market Research Reports via MarketsMonitor for your business needs and aims to put an end to your information pursuit. Our expertise in gathering global business information for industry research, corporate training, growth consulting, and business consulting, brings reputed companies and firms to us for business enhancement solutions. We can be your one-stop-shop for Industry research information and niche market analysis.

To purchase your copy: http://marketsmonitor. com/category/IM044.html (http://marketsmonitor. com/category/IM044.html)
For more information about the report please visit www. marketsmonitor. com

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Celebrity Dentist Spreads Joy by Putting 'Hollywood Smiles' in This Year's Celebrity Gift Bags, While Donating A 'Smile Makeover' to A Lucky Talented Unknown

Celebrity Dentist Spreads Joy by Putting 'Hollywood Smiles' in This Year's Celebrity Gift Bags, While Donating A 'Smile Makeover' to A Lucky Talented Unknown

Dr. Catrise Austin, the famed "VIP Smiles" dentist with a Who's Who of famous clients wants to help a talented unknown achieve a superstar smile by giving him or her the opportunity to win a complete free Smile Makeover! Her generosity was sparked by her upcoming participation in the celebrity "swag bags" and gifting suites for both the MTV Video Music Awards and Emmy Awards this September where she will be donating a luxurious $5,000 gift certificate towards cosmetic dentistry services to celebrity participants....now that's something to smile about!

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 22, 2007

What if Beyonce, Brad Pitt, Halle Berry, or even the legendary Elvis, all known for their beautiful, sensuous smiles, had in fact begun their careers with a mouth full of bad teeth? It's likely that this trait may have held back even such mega-talented performers! Well, Dr. Catrise Austin, the famed "VIP Smiles" dentist with a Who's Who of famous clients wants to help a talented unknown achieve a superstar smile by giving him or her the opportunity to win a complete free Smile Makeover! To do that, she is issuing a call to all record labels, artist management companies, modeling and talent agencies, and individual show business hopefuls, to submit a professional 8x10 headshot (along with any other close-up teeth-baring photos) as well as an essay telling Dr. Austin why that person deserves a smile makeover to help him or her reach the road to stardom and begin to climb the ladder of success.

The impetus for Dr. Austin's generosity came from her upcoming celebrity giveaways that will surely have every A-lister smiling. This September, Dr. Austin, founder of VIP Smiles, located in Manhattan, has partnered with DaVinci Dental Studios (as seen on ABC's "Extreme Makeover") to donate a luxurious $5,000 gift certificate towards cosmetic dentistry services in the coveted celebrity "swag" bags given out during the MTV Video Music Awards that will be held in Las Vegas on September 9th, followed by additional gifts of $5,000 for the same services at the September 16th Emmy Awards event, to be held in Los Angeles on Sept, 16th.

Says Dr. Austin: "The Emmy gift bags alone have a total value of $100,000! It's great that we thank celebrities in this way: they certainly deserve it! This year I'd like to provide a little balance, by helping an unknown make his or her mark with a more confident smile. In today's image-conscious society, a smile is one of the first things people notice about you. A beautiful smile can have a long-lasting positive impact on your life. That's especially true when it comes to career success in the entertainment industry. Whether that person is a singer, actor, comedian, dancer or model, that one improvement - a better smile - can add to your looks and your confidence, and be literally life-changing!"

If you are an aspiring superstar who would like to nominate yourself or if you would like to nominate an up-and comer, simply submit your entry with an essay stating "Why (Name) Deserves a VIP Smile Makeover" in 500 words or less. A professional 8x10 headshot is mandatory. If you have them, please include a current close up "smiling" photo of the candidate. Mail your complete entry to: Smile Makeover Contest, VIP Smiles, 119 W. 57th Street, Suite 512, New York, NY 10019. Incomplete entries will not be considered, and photos will not be returned. Deadline for all entries is Oct. 1st, 2007. Further information is available at www. vipsmiles. com.

About Catrise Austin, DDS
Dr. Catrise Austin owns and operates VIP Smiles, located at 119 W. 57th Street, Suite 512, New York, NY 10019. There, she "Creates Hollywood Smiles in The Heart of Manhattan." Her clients include "America's Next Top Model" winner Eva Pigford; "The Apprentice" diva Omarosa; Grammy-award-winning rappers Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes, and Common; Broadway's sensation Sara Jones, as well as music legend Isaac Hayes, to name a few. Dr. Austin has been a frequent guest expert on talk radio and guest speaker at numerous oral health events across the country. She's been featured in both print and broadcast media outlets as a celebrity cosmetic dentist and is the go-to professional for many health and beauty magazine editors. Dr. Austin has also been featured on the Discovery Health Channel, Good Morning America, CBS News, BET News, The Queen Latifah Show, and The Ricki Lake Show. Her website is www. vipsmiles. com

Note to Media: For more information or to interview Dr. Austin, please contact Judy Katz, Katz Creative, at 212-580-8833, jkatzcreative @ aol. com

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Epocrates and RealCME Unite to Deliver Enhanced e-Learning Offerings

Epocrates and RealCME Unite to Deliver Enhanced e-Learning Offerings

New collaboration brings more healthcare providers interactive educational experience

San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) January 27, 2010

Epocrates, Inc. (http://www. epocrates. com/?CID=PRrealcme) and RealCME (http://www. realcme. com/) announced today a new partnership to deliver innovative and engaging continuing medical education (CME) curriculum on an advanced technology platform that addresses the needs of CME providers, supporters and health professionals available for the iPhone® device and online.

Epocrates, developers of popular clinical solutions, will provide broader access to the courses and powerful learning tools developed on RealCME’s course development and analytic technology platform. Physicians will have the opportunity to complete CME courses in new formats, including “Virtual Patient” interactions and interactive grand rounds. The educational courses will provide physicians with the opportunity to apply best practices in authentic and clinically relevant situations. Participants will also have access to a customizable CMECompanion® (http://www. realcme. com/companion. php) to set goals, review completed courses and engage colleagues in collaborative educational activities and discussions.

“Epocrates is the trusted leader in the mobile delivery of clinical information and education,” said Dr. Steven Haimowitz, chief executive officer of RealCME. “We are eager to introduce new learning experiences simulating authentic clinical settings to their vast network. Our technology platform enables the development of robust sequential curriculum designed to improve learner performance, an element all stakeholders are looking for in today’s quality driven environment.”

Medical education providers will have the opportunity to build integrated, evidence-based courses utilizing the RealCME platform and reach Epocrates’ large and active network of healthcare professionals. The CME activities will be supported by RealCME’s powerful online reporting platform that collects and reports data in real-time and conveniently provides educators and supporters with insight into the impact of current initiatives and on-going educational needs. Analysis will include changes in learners’ performance, confidence, knowledge, competency, practice strategies and achievement of learning objectives across the curriculum.

“Physicians are hungry for continuing education in a manageable and engaging format,” said Dr. Geoff Rutledge, chief medical officer and executive vice president of product development at Epocrates. “By working with RealCME, we can provide a unique experience for learners with inherent time constraints and varied needs, as well as demonstrate measureable results for educators and sponsors.”

Healthcare professionals subscribing to Epocrates free and premium software (http://www. epocrates. com/products/?CID=PRrealcme) will have unlimited, free access to the CME courses available initially online and via the iPhone platform. Physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses are encouraged to participate in this robust continuing education experience available from Epocrates and RealCME.

ABOUT EPOCRATES, INC.
Epocrates is a leading provider of clinical information and decision support tools to healthcare professionals. Epocrates currently has more than 900,000 healthcare professionals, including one in three U. S. physicians and 40 percent of medical students, in its active network. The company’s subscription-based services enable healthcare professionals to make more informed medical decisions, reduce medical errors and practice more efficiently. For more information about Epocrates, please visit www. epocrates. com/company (http://www. epocrates. com/company).

ABOUT REALCME
RealCME, a technology company based in New York City, enables medical education providers to seamlessly and cost effectively integrate advanced, web-delivered innovations into their daily activities. RealCME has created a full suite of online applications which allow medical education providers to create unique, collaborative, virtual patient-based CME programs and curricula, supported by an intuitive course authoring system, a powerful learner self-assessment system, and a robust data analysis tool set. For more information, visit www. realcme. com.

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