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| Are you one of the more than 130 million Americans who are overweight or obese? A study conducted by Summa Health System, Reasonable Eating and Activity to Change Health (REACH), revealed that the single most effective behavior for lasting weight loss is portion control. |
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| CoreValve ( www.corevalve.com ) announced today that an Australia/New Zealand-focused clinical evaluation of its proprietary percutaneous ReValving® System, which features a porcine pericardium valve mounted in a self-expanding frame, was initiated last week. |
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| Two-day program for heart doctors and heart surgeons will be held Sept. 4 and 5 in Beverly Hills and is sponsored by the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute in conjunction with the California Chapter of the American College of Cardiology and the California Chapter of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. |
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| NitiBrite™ is a break-through Nitinol wire product which features an exclusive one-step oxide removal process that completely eliminates the toxic Hf acid solutions which cause embrittlement. The resulting NitiBrite™ Nitinol Wire has a smoother, shinier surface unattainable through other known methods. |
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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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