National Medical Association Installs 110th President at Las Vegas Convention

- New NMA President to Address Health Care Reform and Health Disparities - LAS VEGAS, July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Delivering her inaugural address as the 110th president of the National Medical Association (NMA), Willarda V. Edwards, MD, MBA, shared her plans to focus on ...

Nevada Drug Card and Las Vegas Chamber Offer Rx Assistance

LAS VEGAS, July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Nevada Drug Card, a statewide prescription assistance program, announced today that it has partnered with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Their mission is to insure that all Nevada residents have access to the free drug card program. The Chamb...

Cord Blood America Leases Las Vegas Building for Its Own Stem Cell Laboratory

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cord Blood America, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CBAI), one of the largest umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation companies ( http://www.cordblood-america.com ) focused on bringing the life saving potential of stem cells to...

Jarrow Formulas, Inc. to Unveil Children's Natural Health Products at Upcoming Natural MarketPlace 2009 Show in Las Vegas

Jarrow Formulas will be unveiling children's products Yum-Yum D3 liquid, Yum-Yum GOS Syrup (prebiotic fiber syrup), Yum-Yum Zymes; and Brown Rice Protein in Chocolate, Vanilla and Berry flavors at the upcoming Natural MarketPlace 2009 trade show to be held at Sands Expo & Convention Center/Th...

Golden Rainbow Celebrates Las Vegas Entertainment in 23rd Annual 'Ribbon of Life' Production Show

HIV/AIDS Fundraising Spectacular Staged June 28 at Las Vegas Hilton LAS VEGAS, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- It's an all-original, all-singing, all-dancing musical throwback to the heydays of Vegas when Las Vegas-based HIV/AIDS charity Golden Rainbow presents its 23rd annual "Ribbon of Lif...

Body Shaping Gets the Spotlight with Industry Experts and Celebrity Guest to Showcase SmoothShapes(R) and SmoothLipo(TM) Systems at THE Aesthetic Show in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Body shaping will be one of the main acts this year at THE Aesthetic Show(TM) in Las Vegas and Eleme Medical, a premier body shaping company, will be demonstrating the most effective cellulite-reduction and body sculpting procedures, SmoothShapes (R) and SmoothLi...

AMD Global Telemedicine Inc. to Unveil New Solutions at ATA 2009 Conference in Las Vegas

AMD Global Telemedicine Inc. announces the completion of its transformation from a telemedicine device company to that of a Telemedicine Encounter Management Systems company (TEMS™) North Chelmsford, MA (PRWEB) April 24, 2009 -- AMD Global Telemedicine, Inc., anno...

St. Rose, Las Vegas Nurses Vote to Join CNA/NNOC

1,100 St. Rose RNs Will Unite With 10,500 Other CNA/NNOC Nurses in 30 Catholic Healthcare West Hospitals LAS VEGAS, April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Registered nurses at three St. Rose Dominican hospitals in Henderson and Las Vegas Wednesday night voted by 76 percent to join the California Nurses As...

Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour Kicks off in Las Vegas to Provide Free Heart Examinations in Sound-Proof Setting

Mobile Exam Room Stopping at the Barkin' Basin Dog Park on April 1 ST. JOSEPH, Mo., March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- This spring, some dog owners in Las Vegas will find that getting their pets' hearts checked is a walk in the park. Veterinary cardiologists on the Mobile Dog Heart Health Tour will ...

'Access Hollywood' Co-Host Billy Bush and 'My Name is Earl' Star Nadine Velazquez to Host the 2009 Miss USA(R) Pageant Live From Las Vegas on April 19th

THE VERONICAS AND KEVIN RUDOLF TO PERFORM THEIR HIT SONGS NEW YORK, March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Paula M. Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization announced today that the co-host of NBC's long-running entertainment show, "Access Hollywood," Billy Bush and star of NBC's hit comedy se...

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LAS in Medical Technology

GNC Unveils Study Results for First and Only Nitric Oxide Product Clinically Proven to Improve Physical Performance at NSCA Conference in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- GNC, the leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, announced today clinical results for the first and only nitric oxide product, Amplified Maxertion N.O., proven to demonstrate a delay in the onset of neuromuscular fatigue. The key fin...

Spherix Reports First Quarter 2009 Earnings

...naheim, CA, June 6-9 American College of Toxicology, 30th Annual Meeting, Palm Springs, CA, Nov. 1-4 Supply Side West, las Vegas, NV, Nov. 11-13 "We are pleased with the excellent growth of our health science...

Elbow Ligament Reconstruction Appears Not to Affect Future Professional Advancement in Baseball

...Being Drafted Perform at Similar Level as Those Without Reconstruction las VEGAS, Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New research presented at the 2009 American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine Specialty Day in las Vegas suggests that elbow ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction pr...

Experience Not Always the Best Prescription for Snowblowers

... New study finds experience does not always keep hands injury-free las VEGAS, Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Snowblower-related injuries to the hand have been on the rise in recent years, with more than 5,000 injuri...

Staying One Step Ahead of Osteoporosis

... New studies show key steps to preventing bone loss focus on early screening and treatment las VEGAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Facts about osteoporosis are staggering. 75 million baby boomers are approaching the age where the disease i...

Octogenarians: Not Too Old for Joint Replacement

... New study finds total knee replacement surgery can offer significant benefits to patients in their 80s las VEGAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Knee replacement ( http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00389 ) surgery can improve the quality of l...

Got Pain?

... New, less invasive treatments alleviate hand and wrist discomfort las VEGAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tying a shoe, typing an email, opening a jar, texting on a Blackberry. The mobility of our fingers and wr...

Beating Blood Clots after Joint Replacement

... Building awareness and understanding among patients is key las VEGAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the number of hip and knee replacements skyrocket into the coming years, patients and orthopaedic surge...

When to Have That Joint Replacement?

... Some minority groups wait too long for surgery, study finds las VEGAS, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hispanic and African-American patients tend to have poorer joint function before undergoing hip or knee repl...

Orthopaedic Surgeon Shortage Predicted Due to Soaring Joint Replacement Procedures

... Two studies find patient demand will soon surpass the number of orthopaedic surgeons available las VEGAS, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the near future, there may not be enough orthopaedic surgeons to provide joint replacements to all who ne...

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LAS in Medical Dictionary

VIP

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Ulcers

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Surgery

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Pinna

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Pharynx

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Orthopedics

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Neurofibromatosis

... tumors that may be harmless or may cause serious damage by compressing nerves and other tissues. The disorder affects all neural crest cells .... las Neurofibromatosis . Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) ... NF1 is the most common neurofibromatosis , occurring in 1 in 3,000 to 4,000 .....

Mouth Ulcers

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Gastric

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Endocrinology

...ner. AACE Diabetes Passport ... American College of Endocrinology ... las Glándulas Adrenales ( Endocrinology - The Adrenal Glands) ... El Sistema Endocrino y las Hormonas ( Endocrinology - Hormones and the Endocrine System) ... Find...

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LAS in Biological News

Report shows the power of US cities to mitigate climate change and steps they need to take to adapt

...participating cities were Annapolis, MD; Arlington, VA; Atlanta, GA; Burlington, VT; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Edina, MN; Fairfield, IA; Haverford, PA; las Vegas, NV; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; North Little Rock, AR; Park City, UT; Portland, OR; Rohnert Park, CA; Washougal, WA; and West Palm Beach, FL...

Getting to the root of science in a nutty way

...n at the best time for the best results," Lombardini explained. Lombardini plans to photograph the roots at least twice a year. A similar study in las Cruces, N.M., will replicate his work, and the two can be compared. The federal grant will provide $100,000 over three years for Lombardini's stud...

Researchers identify a molecule that increases the risk of cardiac insufficiency

...s, Italy, Great Britain, France, Germany, Finland and Poland are all participating. The project also forms part of the "Red Espaola de Investigacin de las Enfermedades Cardiovasculares" [Spanish Network for Research on Cardiovascular Diseases]. Today, cardiac insufficiency affects more than 1,250,000 ...

Keeping golf courses green when fresh water is limited

... las VEGASExplosive population growth in southern Nevad...er resources to meet resident and visitor demand. las Vegas operates on a "Return Flow Credit" program f...d after being treated. The cities of Henderson and las Vegas, along with the Clark County Sanitation Dist...

Houseplants increase quality of life for retirement community residents

... las VEGAS, NVAs the U.S. population ages, the number of citizens moving from their own homes to assisted living or long-term-care facilities is increasing...

Researchers win award for best clinical paper in orthopedic physical therapy

.... The team received the 2009 Steven J. Rose Excellence in Research Award from APTA's Orthopaedic Section on Feb. 11 at the association's meeting in las Vegas. Their article, "A 10-Year Prospective Trial of a Patient Management Algorithm and Screening Examination for Highly Active Individuals with A...

New orthopaedic society launched to promote research, use of biologic treatments

... las VEGAS February 25, 2009 The first international society dedicated to the ...eld its inaugural meeting Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at the Venetian Hotel, las Vegas, Nev., immediately preceding the 76th annual meeting of the American ...

Does hotter mean healthier?

... las CRUCES, NMPhytophthora blight, caused by Phytophthora capsici , is a major plant disease that affects many crop species worldwide, including chile p...

Tellme Enters Automotive Market

...rd Motor Company's new SYNC(TM) Traffic, Directions and Information service, unveiled this week at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in las Vegas. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO ) Traffic, Directions and Information is an interactive voice-powe...

January GEOLOGY media highlights

...eous rocks and deformed Mesozoic strata in Sonora, Mexico Jeffrey M. Amato et al., Department of Geological Sciences, New Mexico State University, las Cruces, New Mexico 88003, USA. Pages 75-78. In the 1970s, an 800-km-long strike-slip Late Jurassic fault called the "Mojave-Sonora megashear" was p...

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LAS in Biological Technology

CUREXO Technology Corporation Launches Its ROBODOC(R) Surgical System at Upcoming Orthopaedic Conference in Las Vegas

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- CUREXO Technology Corporation, pioneer in medical robotics and world leader in image-directed robotic products for orthopaedic applications, which is focused on marketing its ROBODOC(R) Surgical System, announced today that they will be exhibiting at the...

100% Non-Incision Cosmetic Surgery, The 'Frame Thread Lift,' Debuts December 14, 2008 At American Academy Of Anti-Aging Medicine In Las Vegas

Dr. Woo Jung Ho Reveals New Method Globally To The Surgical Industry. The existing face lift is a cosmetic surgery operation which involves a partial incision; however, recently highly renowned Korean cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Woo Jung Ho has developed a new face lift which is a 100% non-incision met...

Pharsight to Present at B. Riley & Co. 9th Annual Las Vegas Investor Conference

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pharsight Corporation (Nasdaq: PHST ), a leading provider of software, strategic consulting, and regulatory services for optimizing clinical drug development announced today that it will be presenting at B. Riley & Co. 9th Annual Las V...

NeoStem's Denis Rodgerson, Ph.D. to Lecture on Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine at University of Nevada Las Vegas Campus

NEW YORK, March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NeoStem, Inc. (Amex: NBS ), which is pioneering the pre-disease collection, processing and long-term storage of adult stem cells for future medical need, today announced that Denis Rodgerson, Ph.D., NeoStem's Director of Stem Cell Science will lectu...

Electronic signs for municipalities: Las Vegas or lost revenues?

There are many municipalities around the Midwest looking for new ways to increase sales tax revenues. Some are into the traditional approaches of bringing in developers to develop open lands and renovate old structures. Others are trying to entice businesses with tax incentives and reduced fees t...

Heart disease: Research off the beating patch

...ican Heart Association, who picked the research as one of the most noteworthy achievements of this year's Cardiovascular Sciences Annual Conference in las Vegas, Nev. "Ultimately, we hope to use our system in patients with chronic heart failure and, possibly, to prevent heart failure in patients who h...

Santaris Pharma - Interim Report for the Period 1 January to 30 June 2009

... - Meeting Medicon Valley arranged by Medicon Valley Alliance, Cph. - DxRx Summit, Boston, USA - Danish Biotech Annual Meeting - Tides, las Vegas, USA - BIO, Vancouver, USA - microRNA Symposium 2009, Vienna. - DDD Meeting Japan - SMI 4th conference on RNAi, miRNA and si...

Instrumentation Laboratory to Announce 'Passion & Results' Award Winners

...lio includes the ACL TOP(R) Family of Hemostasis Testing Systems, fully automated, high-productivity analyzers, including the ACL TOP, the new ACL TOP las and the ACL TOP 500 CTS. IL also offers the new ACL AcuStar(TM), ACL ELITE(R) and ELITE PRO, other hemostasis analyzers and the HemosIL(R) line of re...

Environmental Tectonics Corporation's BioMedical Division to Exhibit at Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Meeting

...source of scientific information for diving and hyperbaric medicine physiology worldwide. The 2009 Annual UHMS meeting will be held June 25-27 in las Vegas, NV, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The UHMS meeting is designed to be a forum for exchange of ideas in undersea and hyperbaric medicine...

New Website Connects Physicians to Solve Challenging Cases and Share Experiences

... SCAI and Endovascular Forum Launch Interactive, Case-Based Website on Cardiovascular Disease for Worldwide Learning and Collaboration las VEGAS, May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's a common heart condition or a rare complication, another physician has likely seen a similar patient. That's...

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