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6th Annual Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament Hits It Out of the Park For Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund

WESTCHESTER, Ill., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund of Columbia University Medical Center (the Fund) and BrainLAB teamed up again this year for the 6th Annual Charity Softball Tournament and all-star after-party at ESPNZone in New York City. The June 6 event raised ...

BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive Hits 500,000 Procedure Milestone Worldwide, Company Data Indicates

ATLANTA, June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CryoLife, Inc., (NYSE: CRY ) an implantable biological medical device and cardiovascular tissue processing company, today announced that, according to company data, CryoLife's BioGlue(R) Surgical Adhesive has been used in more than 500,000 surgical proc...

VA Secretary Hits the Road to Highlight "United We Serve" Effort

Shinseki Encourages Veterans, Families to Help Their Communities WASHINGTON, June 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Heeding President Obama's call for Americans to commit themselves to meaningful, long-term service to their communities as part of the "United We Serve" campaign, Secretary of Veter...

Cox Movies Under the Moon(R) Offers Big-Screen Hits Under the Stars

Free family-friendly film festival benefits Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children HERNDON, Va., June 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In Northern Virginia, some things in life are still free thanks to Cox Communications. For five nights, from June 24 through June 28, at Van Dyck Park in Fairfax, the...

Free Manicures & Martinis Hits San Francisco and Laguna Niguel

The American Fertility Association's Infertility Prevention Program NEW YORK, June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- 7.3 million! That's how many American women have difficulty conceiving, but many of those cases could have been prevented with some simple lifestyle choices and changes. Education is th...

Swine Flu Hits Sick People the Hardest: CDC

Meanwhile, vaccine won't be ready for months, World Health Organization says WEDNESDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Underscoring the belief that the new H1N1 swine flu is no more dangerous than regular flu, U.S. health officials said Tuesday that those hospitalized with the infection wh...

Depression Hits 1 in 13 American Adults

And a third never get treatment, new government study finds ,,,, TUESDAY, May 19 (HealthDay News) -- Over the past year, 16.5 million Americans age 18 or older -- 1 in 13 adults -- experienced at least one bout of major depression, according to a new government survey. Less than two...

Teleflora Hits it out of the Park With Flower Gifts for Father's Day

Teleflora Offers Kids the Chance to Celebrate Dad and Give Back To A Worthy Cause LOS ANGELES , May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, June 21, children will honor father figures in their lives and Teleflora, the world's leading flower wire service, is helping them score a home run with its F...

First-Time National Poll Confirms Neuropathy Hits Millions in Their Prime

Data shows 82% of patients have neuropathy onset during their 30s-60s NEW YORK, May 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new national Neuropathy Association poll of peripheral neuropathy patients finds that the majority of respondents had their neurological disease begin during their prime adult y...

Life Extension Book, TRANSCEND, Hits Bookstores Today

Anti-Aging M.D. Shares Secrets on How To Live Forever NEW YORK, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The hottest new self-help book from Rodale Publishing appears in stores today ... TRANSCEND: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever , by world-renowned futurist Ray Kurzweil and anti-aging authority...

Free Manicures & Martinis Hits Chicago and Denver

The American Fertility Association's Infertility Prevention Program NEW YORK, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- 7.3 million! That's how many American women have difficulty conceiving, but many of those cases could have been prevented with some simple lifestyle choices and changes. Education is ...

Barney Butter Almond Butter Hits Shelves of all Raleys /BelAir /Nob Hill Stores

Dieters and athletes love the taste; parents love that it is made in a peanut free facility FRESNO, Calif., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to viral marketing, growing demand and increasing sales, Barney Butter Almond Butter www.barneybutter.com has expanded its distribution, includin...

Latest Version of Stimulus Bill Hits Elderly Hardest

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Medicare now pays for treatments deemed safe and effective. The stimulus bill would change that and apply a cost-effectiveness standard set by a new bureaucracy, the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research. The Federal ...

Shaklee Hits the Road with its Infinite Possibilities Tour in New York, NY

Nationwide tour to impact the lives of one million families by offering an economic opportunity in these tough economic times PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaklee Corporation Chairman and CEO Roger Barnett will launch a nationwide campaign to promote an opportunity that offers e...

Shaklee Hits the Road With Its Infinite Possibilities Tour

Nationwide tour to impact the lives of one million families by offering an economic opportunity in these tough economic times PLEASANTON, Calif., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaklee Corporation Chairman and CEO Roger Barnett will launch a nationwide campaign to promote an opportunity that offers e...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Hits Women Harder

Study finds more symptoms, greater severity among female patients.,, FRIDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) might affect women more often and more severely than men, new research suggests. In a study of more than 6,000 people from around the world who had RA, ...

Collexis BiomedExperts Hits 80,000 Registered Users Within the First Year!

COLUMBIA, S.C., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Collexis Holdings Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CLXS), a leading developer of semantic search and knowledge discovery software, announced today that their life science research portal http://www.BiomedExperts.com has surpassed 80,000 registered us...

Red Cross Shelters Hundreds as Severe Weather Hits Northeast

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross sheltered hundreds of people over the weekend who were affected by ice storms in the Northeast. Working with local partners, Red Cross chapters opened shelters in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. ...

GetWellNetwork Hits Milestone with Patient Pathways Technology

More than Two Million Patient Pathways Deployed to Help Hospitals Engage Patients in Care Process and Drive Performance Improvement; Receives U.S. Trademark NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- IHI National Forum, Booth #528 -- GetWellNetwork, Inc. , the leading provider of Interacti...

Enrollment Growth in U.S. Nursing Colleges and Universities Hits an 8-Year Low According to New Data Released by AACN

A Minimal 2% Growth in the Baccalaureate Student Population May Signal that Schools Have Reached Enrollment Capacity WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) today released preliminary survey data showing that enrollm...

Sudden Death Hits Stadiums Across Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Football fans may see an unconventional anti-tobacco display at the FSU vs. UF game today. Tobacco Free Florida will be tailgating under a tent, rooting for their teams, grilling, tossing a football around and other traditional pre-game activities. The un...

AARP Finds Value of Unpaid Family Caregiving in Illinois Hits $17 Billion

Hard Economic Times See Billion Dollar Increase in Value of Family Members Taking Care of Relatives in State CHICAGO,Nov. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the economy continuing it's downward turn, family caregivers are stepping up to the plate to help loved ones in need. A new AARP r...

Perfect Pushup Introduces Innovative Travel Fitness Solution; Mobile Unit Designed for Travelers Hits Retail This Month

Portable Fitness Unit Weighing Less than Two Lbs. Folds Flat For Easy Packing MILL VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Committed to providing smart, easy fitness solutions for busy lifestyles and consumers on the go, Perfect Pushup, LLC ( http://w...

Coromega Hits Store Shelves with Fresh New Look : One-of-a-Kind Omega-3 Squeeze Packet Offers Same Superior Absorption with Mouth-Watering New Packaging Design

Premier supplements maker Coromega today unveiled a new look for its revolutionary Omega-3 Squeeze, a portable, single-dose packet that is clinically proven to deliver 300 percent better absorption than softgels.1 Coromega’s packaging was redesigned to highlight the supplement’s great...

High Number of Uninsured Hits Home For Many Americans

AMA Reiterates Call for Action and Asks Patients to Share Their Voices WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Statement attributable to Nancy Nielsen, M.D., American Medical Association President: "As our nation continues to face a crisis of about 46 million uninsured, many American...

BRAVA Breast Enhancement System Hits Major Milestone

MIAMI, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Brava, LLC announces a major milestone. Since its introduction 7 years ago, there are now over 40,000 women worldwide who have used the Brava Breast Enhancement System. The Brava system is available from either authorized Physicians or sold directly from Brava in...

Healthcare Industry Spending on Telecommunications Services Hits $55 Billion Over Next Five Years, Says Insight Research

BOONTON, N.J., May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The hospitals, physicians, pharmaceutical companies, and insurance providers that make up the $2.3 trillion US healthcare system will be spending $55 billion on telecommunications services over the next five years, says a new market research study released...

LMS Medical Sees Fiscal 2008 Revenue Jump 72% Over F07 - Q4/F08 Revenue Hits New Record

MONTREAL, May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - LMS Medical Systems (TSX: LMZ,) a healthcare technology company and developer of the CALM(R) patient safety software system for obstetrics, today reported preliminary results for Fiscal 2008 (March 31), which saw a substantial rise in revenues over the...

Diet Industry Newcomer Hits the 1 Million Unit Mark

NEW YORK, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- portionpals(R), an innovative weight-loss tool is proud to announce it has hit the 1 million sales mark this past Saturday, May 10th, in less than its first year of operation. portionpals(R) is fast becoming the "diet" alternative among consumers looking for a ...

Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics

Painful joint condition hinders exercise that helps manage both conditions, experts say THURSDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- Arthritis strikes more than half of the 20.6 million American adults who have diabetes, and the painful joint condition may be a barrier to exercise among these p...

Video: Rubber Hits the Road as Trojan(R) Campaigns for Sexual Health in America to Evolve

Condom Maker Launches Nationwide Bus and Concert Tour During STI Awareness Month PRINCETON, N.J., April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today in Atlanta, the Trojan Evolve tour will travel across the U.S. raising awareness regarding the poor state of sexual heal...

VA's New 'Travel Nurse Program' Hits the Road

Program Offsets Personnel Losses, Improves Quality WASHINGTON, March 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To deal with a nationwide shortage of nurses and to improve the quality of care for veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has created a "Travel Nurse Corps" to enable VA nurses to...

MinuteClinic Hits 500th Clinic Mark; New Locations Open in Dallas, Los Angeles and Orlando CVS/pharmacy Stores

MINNEAPOLIS, March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic, the pioneer and largest provider of retail health care in the United States, announced that the company will open its 500th clinic today with the addition of three new health care centers. These locations will open at CVS/pharmacy stores in th...

Mr. Diabetes(R) Hits 9,000 Mile Mark of 10,000+ Mile Walk to Raise Awareness About Diabetes

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In rural Milledgeville, Georgia, 62 year old insulin-dependent Andy Mandell -- Mr. Diabetes(R), completed mile 9,000 of his 10,000+ mile perimeter walk of the United States raising awareness about the disease that nearly took his life. "I've hit mi...

New Natural Energy Bar Hits the Road with Dieters & Athletes Alike

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- What began as a healthy family recipe for a cookie has turned into a healthy energy bar for people of all ages. Triathlete Erin DeMarines, founder of 10-year-old e-Fit Foods(TM), launched the new 3Bar(TM) brand in early 2006. 3Bar might have gotten its start...

Diabetes' Health Toll Hits $174 Billion Annually

Costs have climbed 32% since 2002, study finds FRIDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetes-related medical and economic costs in the United States hit $174 billion in 2007, a 32 percent increase from 2002, a new study shows. The research, commissioned by the American Diabetes Asso...

Hidden Veggies on the go hits Whole Foods Market(R) in 2008

For most adults and children, the best vegetables are the ones you can't taste TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yotta Bar(R), developed by two Michigan parents as a result of struggling to get their two-year old to eat his vegetables, provides o...

Tethys Bioscience Hits Key Milestones With Series C Funding, Opening of CLIA Laboratory

Biomarker discovery company builds strong financial and clinical foundation in preparation for release of technology enabling early detection of risk for diabetes EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Tethys Bioscience today announced that it has reached two s...

Good Clean Food's New Line of All-Natural Simmer Sauces for Chicken Hits Market Shelves

Company expanding product line, sauces earning media attention, bi-coastal distribution underway PORTLAND, Maine, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Maine's Good Clean Food today announced the launch of its new line of all-natural simmer sauces for chicken. The new sauces -- Cacciat...

Studies Reveal Why Breast Cancer Hits Black Women Harder

Biology and genetics appear to be key factors, researchers say THURSDAY, Nov. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Biology and genetics -- over and above socio-economic factors -- appear to influence how black women fare after being diagnosed with breast cancer, U.S. researchers are reporting. On...