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Palomar Medical Technologies announces the Groove Optic for the Lux2940 fractional laser - representing a significant advancement in skin resurfacing by increasing ablative tissue coverage while preserving the benefits of fractional approaches.

Shaklee awarded Green Power Leadership Award form the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Anyone can create optimal health in their own home: SPIRALING HEALTHCARE COSTS CAN TURN AROUND

Free giveaway of Bariatric Fusion products to faithful customers

Recently published research from Euromonitor International, "Health and Wellness - Nutritionals in the US", is now available at Fast Market Research

Elizabeth G. Nabel, MD, the Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, has been named the next president. Dr. Nabel will assume her position January 1, succeeding Gary Gottlieb, MD, MBA.

MetLife Foundation and the Afterschool Alliance today honored the Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Student Success Jobs Program (SSJP) with an Afterschool Innovator Award.

Free Screening and Health Lectures Sponsored by Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center in Foxborough.

New research finds that procedures performed the day after attending physicians worked overnight were not more likely to have an increased risk for complications if the physician had an opportunity to sleep for six or more hours.

New system at BWH is the first in the world to allow the capabilities of both MRI and x-ray angiography in a single suite.

Fast Market Research recommends "Cough, Cold and Allergy (hay Fever) Remedies in China" from Euromonitor International, now available

New Company Reports research report from Life Science Analytics: "Merck Serono S.A. - Company Report"

A comprehensive analysis released by Translational Medicine India (TMI) today reveals that India, Russia, and Brazil have attracted more western pharma clinical trials than any other emerging countries in the last three years

New Healthcare research report from Business Insights: "Expanding Applications of Personalized Medicine: Use of biomarkers in prognostic, predictive and pharmacogenetic tests in a targeted approach"

New research report from available at Fast Market Research covering the global generics market

Dr. Botelho offers the latest advances in lens implant technology and cataract surgery with premium lens implants to help patients become less dependent on near vision reading glasses and toric implants to help patients suffering from astigmatism.

Ordaining Reality In Brief: This brand new book, released this week, delivers the crucial facts involved with creating the future to the general audience.

New White Paper from RokkSoft Discusses the Challenges for Healthcare Service Providers in Creating Electronic Records

Lee Ann Hoff, PhD, a pioneer in the development of community mental health centers and specialized crisis services, has created the Life Crisis Institute, a not for profit institution that will study the impact of violence and abuse in society.

New BU website provides prospective students with program information as well as relevant industry news and career resources for the rapidly emergent field of health communication.

Fast Market Research recommends "Dermatology Acne Therapy Area Pipeline Report" from Life Science Analytics, now available

Though the Western Massachusetts area is populated fine dental facilities, EMA Dental is the only center with a Board Certified prosthodontist.

Unique comprehensive elder care planning support, Providing guidance and solutions targeting the “Sandwich Generation”

Safety Net for Hundreds of People with Mental Illness is Threatened in Marlborough and Metrowest

The NUTFIT Adventure Race is a mind & body scavenger hunt that uses technology to find hidden clues throughout the Greater Boston Area. By participating, you will also be able to help children and families stay warm this winter.

Boston University’s online Master of Science in Health Communication program is proud to recognize and support Health Literacy Month.

American Kuhne supplied Super Brush with a complete turnkey extrusion system that includes an Ultra series 1.75” (44mm) 24:1 L/D extruder with high performance Steward Barrier Screw.

Established Hospice & Home Health Care Professional, Wayne Regan, Joins New England-Based End-of-Life Care Provider Beacon Hospice

Recently published research from Business Insights, "Opportunities in Nutritional Management: Food and drinks to aid disease recovery", is now available at Fast Market Research

Company to manage innovative drug development program for novel Cathepsin target

Life Science Analytics pharmaceutical, biotech, and biomedical company reports are now available through Fast Market Research’s online research portal, FastMR.com

Recently published research from Asia Market Information & Development Company, "Chinese Markets for Anti-Infectious Disease Drugs", is now available at Fast Market Research

Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) sought to determine if the number of SSTI visits also increased in the larger setting of physicians' offices.

Researchers share lessons learned from the experience of implementing an HIV testing program in a busy academic teaching hospital

New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), in partnership with Brigham & Women’s Hospital, is now offering a unique online learning tool called Interactive Medical Cases on NEJM.org.

Researchers find that reproductive differences are not responsible for the lower risk of breast cancer in blind women

The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) has recognized BWH as one of 25 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals in the United States that have achieved exemplary outcomes for surgical patient care.

Researchers at BWH are recipients of two of the 115 awards, presented from three innovative research programs supported by the NIH Common Fund’s Roadmap for Medical Research.

Boston, MA - Whitney W. Woodmansee, MD, has been named the Director of the Clinical Neuroendocrine Program in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension and the Department of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH).

Available at Fast Market Research, Euromonitors Health and Wellness Food and Beverage reports track the developments of health-associated product types and the healthy-option positioning of competing brands across different food sectors

Fast Market Research recommends "Biotechnology in Asia-Pacific" from Datamonitor, now available

Fast Market Research recommends "United States Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Report Q4 2009" from Business Monitor International, now available

XECAN, Inc., an RFID healthcare solutions company, announces a pilot program with a national healthcare provider to track the care of oncology patients in order to improve quality and reduce medical errors.

Forget the Fads, Get the Facts and Feel Fabulous! Discover the five simple principles that will help you naturally shed-excess pounds and maintain a healthy weight for life...without another day of dieting!

The recent increase in the amount of parents requesting ADHD medication from their pediatricians to treat their child's disorder has also been followed by an increase in the abuse of ADHD medication among teenagers.

COME to the OPEN HOUSE of LASE-AWAY HAIR AND SKIN SOLUTIONS!!! In a few short weeks, a new Laser Hair and Skin Clinic is coming to Colonial Plaza, 45 E Main St., Westborough, MA.

Commitment Gives Athletes Access to Quality Dental Care

Brockton Family and Community Resources announces its annual 4K Walk for Victims’ Safety, a benefit for victim services of BFCR. Join us October 3, 2009 for a fun event at 125 Oak Street, Brockton, MA that will contribute to community well-being.

Dr. Lisa Emirzian, DMD, has been asked to discuss the benefits of several cosmetic dentistry techniques and provide free consultation beside plastic surgeons at the Aesthetic Laser And Cosmetic Surgery Center in Northampton Massachusetts.

We sat down with Erin Barry, the 23 year old Creative Director of the new online gift phenomenon S’more Gifts, at her Boston home to talk about her role in the internet's newest get well gift store.