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Manipulation Under Anesthesia, also known as MUA is a gentle, yet intensive, noninvasive outpatient procedure for acute and chronic conditions. This procedure is used by specially trained chiropractors and orthopedic surgeons.

Geoffrey M. Brown receives distinction for the second year in a row for his work, which is focused primarily on defense of medical and legal malpractice cases at the appellate level.

Do you suffer from chronic pain everyday? Do you use pain relieving drugs with no relief? Are you considering back surgery? If so, then you need to know about this non-surgical breakthrough medical treatment called spinal decompression therapy.

Dearborn, Mich.-based Metro Home Health Care, has been named to the 2009 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies. HomeCare Elite is the only performance recognition of its kind in the home health industry.

For individuals who recently lost their job, Medical Weight Loss Clinic will help them get on the right track by offering its medically supervised weight loss program at no cost.

Massage therapy is more than a luxury. Therapeutic massage has been paired with chiropractic care for many years. Massage therapy and chiropractic care allow the patient to experience maximum healing benefits and long term relief.

Dearborn-Michigan based Metro Home Health Care was recently named a 2009 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press. Top Workplaces were selected based upon surveys that asked employees to rate their organization's performance.

Deborah Hebert and Noreen Slank also were recognized by Super Lawyers® magazine as top Michigan attorneys in appellate law. Both earned distinction among Top 50 Women attorneys in the state based on their overall scores.

On September 28th, at the Symposium Distinction Awards, sponsored by Facility Care Magazine and the Healthcare Facilities Symposium, the Most Innovative Product award went to Cygnus for its newest wall mounted EMR workstation.

After 3 years with Tier ONE Career, Jeffrey A. Atty has been promoted to Director of Operations at Tier ONE Career's sister company, MedBizJob.com, but will continue to work with Tier ONE Career as a Recruiter/Consultant.

After 3 years with Tier ONE Career, an international recruiting firm, Jeffrey A. Atty has been promoted to Director of Operations at Tier ONE Career's sister company, MedBizJob.com.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Dr. Amy J. Hoss of Cascade Hospital for Animals is now certified to do a one-of-a-kind stem cell therapy to treat dogs and cats suffering from arthritic pain.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Cascade Hospital for Animals is pleased to announce the addition of the Companion Therapy Laser. If your pet suffers from arthritis, joint disease, or chronic disorders help is here without the use of drugs or surgery.

A "pinched" nerve is a term that usually describes an underlying problem resulting from an injury, accident, fall, repetitive movement, or stress. Pinched nerves are most common in the low back or wrist and can be treated with chiropractic care.

With lay-offs, freeze on recruitment and limited opportunities leaving job seekers as well as jobholders skeptical, many professionals are now turning towards new career options, such as a career as a Medical Administrative Assistant.

FruitFast®, the innovator and leading producer of fruit softgel capsules, has Introduced a new product to their nutraceutical supplements that focuses on healthy living.

Nancy Kimmel RN, PhD, CHMM, and a Certified Nurses Aide Trainer is now offering a Phlebotomy course that really packs a whallop. Students who enroll in this course are in for a fast paced, comprehensive, hands on training from venipuncture to ECG.

Clay Farrell, Michael Sullivan, Theresa Asoklis, Donald Campbell and Noreen Slank were all recognized as being among the best attorneys in their respective practice areas.

DavaRay, cleared by the FDA in December 2008 to market the Nanobeam 940™ for treatment of pain and poor circulation, is currently expanding their distributor network and has named Jay Schelski as Vice President of Sales for Distributor Recruitment.

Scoliosis is a common disorder that effects people of all ages but is most commonly seen in children over ten years old. It is a condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side, shaped like an "s".

Rare Honor Limited to the 100 Best Plaintiff Attorneys in the United States

The number of cancer deaths has declined steadily in the last three decades. Although younger people have experienced the steepest declines, all age groups have shown some improvement, according to a recent report in Cancer Research.

The sciatic nerves are the largest nerves of the body & run down the back of each leg. When these nerves are irritated or injured severe leg pain, low back pain & numbness are the results. These painful symptoms describe what is known as sciatica.

Readers are discovering the “Ultimate Strategy” to finally getting to the root of their fibromyalgia or chronic pain and fatigue by downloading and reading Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC’s free eBook.

A new diagnostic tool developed by Van Andel Research Institute scientists has shown promising results when used with patients of pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of cancer due to the difficulty of diagnosing it in its early stages.

OCEAN OF PEARLS, a film equal parts love story, medical drama and journey to self-discovery will make its theatrical debut August 7, 2009. The cast includes Omid Abtahi, Heather McComb, Ron Canada, Navi Rawat, Dennis Haskins and Brenda Strong.

Carpal tunnel syndrome can occur when the spine and posture is out of allignment pinching on the nerves in the neck and upper back. These pinched nerves cause the pain, numbness, neck pain, tingling, and weakness associated with carpal tunnel.

• Launches AugMe Foundation to provide better breast prosthesis and revive survivor’s self esteem • Benefit proceeds to provide funds for breast protheses for women in ghana as part of project spearheaded by university of michigan surgeon

Jeffrey H. Miller, M.D, has earned board certification in the specialty of phlebology from the American Board of Phlebology. Dr. Miller was board certified by the ABPh to become one of an exclusive group of 412 Diplomates nationwide.

Many U.S. studies show that 10 million Americans suffer from moderate to severe disability from pain associated with headaches. Because headaches are so common, most people think that getting a headache is just a normal part of life. Wrong!

The Grand Rapids Hair and Skin Center is your trusted source for the best non-surgical and surgical hair restoration and replacement services available for men and women in West Michigan.

Hope Network wins award from General Services Administration

Paul Santoro has been elected as the 2009-10 AANA President-Elect.

Problems can start with the spine and affect the extremities or they can begin with an extremity, such as a knee or an ankle and then create further problems in the spine. Either way, many sports related injuries involve the spine.

Winona State University researchers presented a pilot study abstract with results showing that CherryFlex® softgels, the tart cherry fruit supplement, significantly altered muscle soreness following strenuous exercise in a double blind study.

Spinal conditions due to auto accident injuries are not only a "pain in the neck" they can interfere with your life. At McNeil Chiropractic we strive to help you regain your health and independence after an auto accident.

Waterford, MIchigan Chiropractor So Upset About The Escalating Number Of People Suffering With Low Back Pain, He’s Decided To Give Away… For FREE… His Brand New “Back Pain Relief Secrets” Videos

Common myths about chiropractic are the source of skepticism among people in today's society. Dr. McNeil provides factual answers to many common myths about chiropractic to help people better understand the benefits of chiropractic care.

American Red Cross is hosting a Blood Drive at the corporate headquarters for Royal Arc Industrial at 23851 Vreeland Rd Flat Rock, Michigan July 24th, 2009 from noon-6pm. Appointments can be scheduled online or by phone.

The recently launched PsychologyProfOnline.org is a free, online, educational resource that explains psychological disorders and DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria in language that is accessible to the layperson.

An estimated 3 to 8 million people have symptoms of “interstitial cystitis” (IC or Painful Bladder). IC causes frequent urination, pelvic pain, and urinary urgency. Treatments are evolving including proof that food plays a key role in symptoms.

Dr. Chris McNeil, who is certified in back safety and the director of McNeil Chiropractic, is an active supporter of many local charities. Dr. McNeil and staff will be providing mini-massages in exchange for donations to benefit cancer research.

Psychiatric nurses are in such high demand that they command the same attention and clamor as is enjoyed by highly-acclaimed baseball free-agent stars.

Comfort Keepers awarded local franchisee Rick & Carol Wiliams with Rookie of the Year at a recent convention.

Free Multi-Media Health And Wellness Newsletter Now Available From Waterford, Michigan Chiropractors, For Anyone Seeking Answers To Their Natural Health And Wellness Questions

Bradford Woelke MD and the Waterford Family Physicians staff are pleased to announce their relocation to a new office located at 6620 Highland Road, Suite 101, Waterford MI 48327. Phone: 248 666-9332

Michelle Leonard Edelbrock, owner of AccuMed Billing, Inc. , organized a twentieth year celebration for AccuMed Billing, Inc. at their new offices in Brownstown Township, Michigan.

More Home Care groups are popping up with seniors opting for personal assistance in their home rather than entertaining the cost of an assisted living facilities.

New benefit helps firms meet insurance needs and lower costs

Mid Michigan Medical Travel Agency LLC has increased the capacity of its web page to continue the goal of becoming a hub for information to Medical Tourists.