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| Atrial fibrillation patient resource, StopAfib.org, proclaims September 2008 as Atrial Fibrillation Month to raise awareness of this life-threatening irregular heartbeat that is a growing threat to baby boomers. Once considered benign, this cardiac arrhythmia can lead to congestive heart failure, and one-third of atrial fibrillation patients will have a stroke. After mini maze surgery cured her atrial fibrillation, award-winning author Mellanie True Hills couldn't just stand on the sidelines and watch others suffer like she had, so she founded www.StopAfib.org to raise awareness and... |
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| Lifeclinic International, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of automated blood pressure monitors and health testing stations, found in 25,000 pharmacies, will demonstrate at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) 2008 Pharmacy and Technology Conference, at the San Diego Convention Center, August 23-26, how its technology can promote better health and wellness for both the retailer's customers and its employees. |
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| Lifeclinic International, Inc.'s automated blood pressure monitor and health testing station was cited as one of the reasons Hawaii Business Magazine named Kauai, Hawaii's Grand Hyatt Hotel "Best Place to Work in Hawaii" for 2008. |
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| AAA-Four Diamond and Florida-certified Green Lodging Resort recognized as industry standard in both environmental and guest health and well being. |
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| A world-renowned panel of 130 cardiologists and scientists, members of the Faculty of the International Academy of Cardiology (IAC) announced the 2008 International Academy of Cardiology Awards during the Opening Ceremony of the 14th World Congress on Heart Disease held in Toronto, ON, Canada. Recipients include: Professor Harisios Boudoulas, M.D.; Professor Robert Roberts, M.D.; Professor Philip R. Liebson, M.D.; Professor Sherif F. Nagueh, M.D.; and Professor Udho Thadani, M.D. Three faculty, Professor Martin Alpert, M.D.; Professor Naranjan S. Dhalla, PhD, M.D. (Hon) and Professor John... |
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| Medical Mentors will provide house calls for weight loss and preventive cardiology. The unique medical practice will offer in-home cardiac risk assessment, medication reduction counseling, mentored grocery shopping, and pantry makeovers. |
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| On July 31, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final decision to reimburse the CardioWest temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) through the highest paying Diagnostic Related Group codes, MS-DRG 001 and 002. In addition, CMS also approved the CardioWest artificial heart for new technology add-on payments for FY 2009, which starts Oct. 1, 2008. |
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| Changing trends in adult active lifestyles prompts addition of products, services and protocols to benefit professionals who live to ride |
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| Navilyst Medical, formerly Boston Scientific’s Fluid Management and Vascular Access businesses, today announced its new company name following the February 2008 acquisition by Avista Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on growth-oriented healthcare, energy and media companies. |
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