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TriMark Publications Announces the TriMark Molecular Diagnostics Conference 2008 in Boston on March 31st

admin | February 21, 2012 | One comment

TriMark Publications Announces the TriMark Molecular Diagnostics Conference 2008 in Boston on March 31st











New York, NY (PRWEB) January 7, 2008

TriMark Publications (http://www.trimarkpublications.com/conferences/), a global leader in biotechnology, healthcare and life sciences publishing, announces the TriMark Molecular Diagnostics Conference 2008 entitled:

“Personalized Medicine through Genomic Analysis and Molecular Diagnostics”

The Conference will be held on Monday, March 31, 2008 at Harvard Medical School located at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Registration details at http://www.trimarkpublications.com/conferences/.

The TriMark Molecular Diagnostics 2008 Conference has been organized to provide a critical examination of the molecular diagnostics industry, as well as to provide insight from key industry leaders concerning cutting-edge molecular diagnostics technology. This conference will also provide an integral forum for leaders in molecular diagnostics, in vitro diagnostics and laboratories to share ideas, network with other delegates and advance understanding of the potential of new molecular diagnostics technologies. The agenda will include:

7:15 am – 8:15 am Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:15 am – 8:30 am Welcoming and Introductory Remarks

Joseph Dooley, Ph.D., DABCC, FACB, Editor-in-Chief, TriMark Publications, LLC

8:30 am – 9:15 am Keynote Speaker – Overview of the Medical Uses of Pharmacogenomics

Roland Valdes, Ph.D., Professor and Senior Vice-Chairman Academic Affairs and Research Director, Clinical Chemistry, University of Louisville

9:15 am – 10:00 am Bringing Molecular Diagnostics to the Clinical Laboratory

Helen Fernandes, PhD., Dept. Pathology and Lab Medicine, New Jersey School/University Hospital

10:00 am – 10:45 am Using Pharmacogentics to Improve Warfarin Dosing

Gwen McMillin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor (Clinical) Pathology, University of Utah, ARUP Laboratory

10:45 am – 11:15 am Intermission – Meet the Exhibitors

11:15 am – 12:00 pm FDA Quality System Requirements for Molecular Diagnostics

Kaiser Aziz, Ph.D., U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Retired)

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seated Luncheon in Dining Room

1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Linking Personalized Medicine with Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics

Graham Ligard, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Research and Development, Nanogen

1:45 pm – 2:30 pm Presentation Name TBA

David Okrongly, Ph.D., Senior Vice President Molecular Diagnostics, Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics

2:30 pm – 3:15 pm The PhyzioType System for DNA-Guided Medicine: Prevention and Diagnosis of Side Effects Induced by Statins and Psychotropic Drugs

Gualberto Ruaño, M.D., Ph.D., President and CEO, Genomas, Inc. and Director of Genetics Research, Hartford Hospital

3:15 pm – 4:00 pm Intermission

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Strategic Review of Molecular Diagnostics

Harry Glorikian, Managing Partner, Scientia Advisors

4:45 pm – 5:15 pm Business Changes in Molecular Diagnostic Testing Sector; What’s Happening and Why

Joseph Dooley, Ph.D., DABCC, FACB, Editor-in-Chief, TriMark Publications, LLC

5:15 pm – 6:00 pm Wine and Cheese

Who Should Attend:


    Molecular diagnostics companies.
    In vitro diagnostic companies.
    Biotechnology companies.
    Medical devices manufacturers.
    Molecular diagnostic laboratorians

Leaders from the Following Areas Will Greatly Benefit from Attending:

    Laboratory leaders.
    Hospital CFOs and CSOs.
    Molecular diagnostics and in vitro diagnostic companies.
    Business development.
    Strategic planning and development.
    Technology development.
    Marketing.
    Research and development.

Key Themes:

    A critical examination of key emerging technologies applicability to molecular diagnostics.
    Formation of successful alliances.
    Partnering of emerging technologies with molecular diagnostics.
    Transitioning from laboratory in vitro diagnostics to molecular diagnostics.
    The emerging role of molecular diagnostic tests in personalized medicine.
    The intersection of pharmacogenomics and molecular diagnostics with personalized medicine.

Questions Answered in the TriMark Conference:

    What will the molecular diagnostics market be worth by the end of the decade?
    Which market key segments will drive molecular diagnostics market growth?
    Which new technologies will reach the molecular diagnostics market in the next 2-3 years?
    How is technology innovation impacting the dynamics and ownership of the molecular diagnostics industry?
    How can clinical labs bring in new molecular diagnostic tests?
    What are the key challenges in gaining acceptance of new technologies by users, payers and regulators?
    How is technology innovation facilitating the transition of molecular diagnostics testing into standard healthcare practice?

Top Five Reasons To Attend the TriMark Conference:

    Discover the molecular diagnostics sectors with the greatest prospective growth, ensuring you can successfully align your future strategies with predicted success.
    Evaluate the competitive dynamics of the molecular diagnostics market and understand the changing relationship between IVD companies and the molecular diagnostics testing sector.
    Identify the key players in the molecular diagnostics market, recognize lucrative partnering opportunities and benchmark your strategies against the leading players.
    Assess opportunities and challenges faced by diagnostic companies in gaining acceptance of innovative technologies by payers, regulators and users.
    Understand the factors driving growth of the molecular diagnostics market.

Registration Fees for the Conference:

    Early-Bird Registration Fee is $ 750 until February 29, 2008.
    Standard Registration Fee is $ 995 on and after March 1, 2008.
    At-the-Door Fee $ 1,295 on March 31, 2008 (subject to seating availability).

Register at http://www.trimarkpublications.com/conferences/

About TriMark Publications, LLC

Based in New York City, TriMark Publications is a global leader in biotechnology, healthcare and life sciences publishing. For more information, please visit http://www.trimarkpublications.com/conferences/.

Important Notice

The statements contained in this news release that are forward-looking are based on current expectations that are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks, and actual results may differ materially.

Contact:

TriMark Publications, LLC

212.265.9877

http://www.trimarkpublications.com/conferences/

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Ron Paul Super PAC Unveils Poll Watching Mobile Application

admin | February 20, 2012 | One comment

Ron Paul Super PAC Unveils Poll Watching Mobile Application











Revolution PAC’s “PollWatcher 1.0″ poll watching app


Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 20, 2012

In the face of mounting evidence of voter suppression and election fraud, Revolution PAC is formally launching a groundbreaking exit polling initiative in time for the February 28 Republican presidential primaries in Arizona and Michigan. The first-of-its-kind grassroots effort also will include the deployment of a private-label smartphone application.

The application – codenamed “PollWatcher 1.0” – is currently only available for Google’s Android operating system and was built from the ground up with an easy-to-use interface. PollWatcher 1.0 will allow Revolution PAC’s boots on the ground to conduct an efficient exit polling initiative as a means to crosscheck the accuracy of state GOP parties’ vote totals, which were problematic in Iowa, Nevada and Maine.

“This tool enables the grassroots revolution to compete with the establishment media like never before,” explains Gary Franchi, Revolution PAC chair. “Their monopoly stranglehold on election results is finally broken.”

In addition, the app features access to a “reporter’s toolbox,” which provides one-click audio/video recording as well as the ability to post to Facebook or Twitter in real time. The application will be distributed to qualified volunteers for live field beta testing prior to the upcoming primaries.

Volunteers are being asked to join the effort at http://RevolutionPAC.com/Exit-Polling.

Revolution PAC will broadcast the results in real time as part of its “Boycott the Mainstream Media” initiative, which will be streamed live throughout the day during the Arizona and Michigan primaries.

Revolution PAC is supporting U.S. Rep. Ron Paul’s bid for the Republican presidential nomination and his consistent, constitutional message with targeted TV advertising, direct mail campaigns, vote-watching initiatives and innovative Web promotions complemented by billboards and radio ads in key primary states. Unlimited donations by individuals, businesses and organizations are being accepted by Revolution PAC to support that effort.

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Center to Advance Palliative Care Launches http://www.getpalliativecare.org

admin | February 16, 2012 | One comment

Center to Advance Palliative Care Launches http://www.getpalliativecare.org










New York, NY (PRWEB) January 31, 2007

The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) announced today that is has officially launched its new website for patients and families, http://www.getpalliativecare.org. The site is designed to provide patients, family caregivers, doctors and policymakers with clear, concise palliative care information that can often be confusing to most consumers. The site is intended to be useful in the decision-making process and includes a comprehensive national directory of hospitals providing palliative care.

“We believe the new website will help people facing serious illness understand the benefits of palliative care. We are especially interested in making it clear that palliative care is appropriate at any stage of a serious illness,” said Dr. Diane Meier, director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care. “Palliative care relieves suffering and ensures the best possible quality of life. It is crucial that people understand that they can receive palliative care at any stage of their illness and alongside curative treatment.”

The website provides clear, easily accessible information and is intended to be user-friendly for adults of any age – even people in their 80s.

Key features include:


What is Palliative Care: A clear definition and description of palliative care services, glossary of terms, FAQ and a pediatric section

How to Get Palliative Care: A three-step process for obtaining palliative care services

Is Palliative Care Right for You: A brief questionnaire to assist consumers in determining if palliative care is appropriate for them or their loved ones

Palliative Care Stories: Stories of patients’ experiences with palliative care

Clinician Information: A set of criteria developed to help medical practitioners assess whether a palliative care consultation would be beneficial to them and their patients

Provider Directory: A comprehensive national directory of hospitals providing palliative care

To learn more about palliative care visit http://www.getpalliativecare.org.

The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) provides health care professionals with the tools, training and technical assistance necessary to start and sustain successful palliative care programs in hospitals and other health care settings. CAPC is a national organization dedicated to increasing the availability of quality palliative care services for people facing serious illness. Direction and technical assistance is provided by Mount Sinai School of Medicine. http://www.capc.org

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Covestor Launches 15 More Investment Models

admin | February 13, 2012 | One comment

Covestor Launches 15 More Investment Models










New York, NY (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Covestor, an investment management company that enables individuals to mirror the transactions of experienced investors, has substantially broadened its product line this year with the addition of 15 new investment models. The company now offers nearly 200 investment models from 135 third-party investment model managers.

Nine of the new models are managed by registered investment advisers and six are run by individual investors. An open marketplace like eBay or Amazon, Covestor enables both professionals and experienced non-professionals to offer investment models through its financial marketplace.

“We believe in the freedom to choose an investment manager based on their talent, not their title,” said Covestor CEO Asheesh Advani.

Four of the managers who launched models on Covestor this year previously offered similar products on another platform. The advisers who migrated models to Covestor are:

Crabtree Asset Management

LSW Investing

Timberline Investment Management

YH&C Investments

The other registered investment advisers who launched models in 2012 are:

Analytic Investments

Iron Eye Strategies

Prudent Value

Sigma Advantage

Sizemore Capital

Analytic Investments and Sizemore Capital now offer multiple models on Covestor.

The six individual investors launching models on Covestor this year are:

Hua Jiang

Chris Kochiya

Patrick Larkin

James Roberts

Lelio Vrancovich

David Wang

“Covestor is attracting interest from people who are looking for an alternative to overpriced brokers and underperforming mutual funds,” said Eric Esterkin, Covestor’s Director of Manager Relations. “For many people, our financial marketplace is an ideal alternative and we’re pleased to add more high-quality products to Covestor’s platform.”

In January, Covestor also launched a new website which increases client access to Model Manager strategies; hosted live events in New York; and announced Next Invest, a virtual conference accessible worldwide.

About Covestor

Covestor brings the clarity and efficiency of an online marketplace to the world of money management. Investors can compare and select from a transparent marketplace of money management talent that includes top performing portfolio managers and successful investors. Covestor’s Portfolio Sync technology automatically replicates trades, providing clients the convenience of “set and forget” functionality and the protection of Covestor’s proprietary trade filtering.

Covestor is widely regarded as a pioneer in bringing separately managed accounts (SMAs) online in a transparent marketplace. Founded in 2006, the company has offices in New York City and London and is funded by leading VC firms including Union Square Ventures, Spark Capital and Amadeus Capital Partners.

Covestor is an investment adviser registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Additional information can be accessed directly from our Form ADV document, available at http://www.covestor.com.

It should not be assumed that any information discussed herein will prove to be profitable or that decisions in the future will be profitable or provide similar results. While Covestor does provide limited investment advice to its clients, the content herein is provided as general and impersonalized investment information and is not a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any security or subscribe to any particular investment model. Please take appropriate professional advice in any investment decisions.

For additional information contact: Kalen Holliday, Covestor Communications Director

866-825-3005 x4 or kalen(at)covestor(dot)com.

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“Skin Cancer Doctors” Provides Dermatologist Authored Information to Skin Cancer Patients and Their Families

admin | February 10, 2012 | One comment

“Skin Cancer Doctors” Provides Dermatologist Authored Information to Skin Cancer Patients and Their Families











Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) May 12, 2009

Skin Cancer Doctors provides helpful information about actinic keratoses (AKs), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma to skin cancer patients from the source they trust most – dermatologists.

Launched in May in honor of National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Skin Cancer Doctors is committed to providing up to date information about skin cancer prevention and treatment options directly from skin care experts.

The Skin Cancer Doctors online community is part of the FromYourDoctor patient education service from Vivacare. The FromYourDoctor service enables physicians to easily create their own customizable health information resource for their medical practice, including a Patient Education Library with patient handouts and clinical images, and a Patient eNewsletter.

Physicians use the service to reinforce key clinical messages that may be forgotten during office appointments. The Skin Cancer Doctors website highlights those dermatologists that use the FromYourDoctor service who have written particularly helpful information for their patients regarding skin cancer.

Dr. Jeffrey Ellis, M.D., Director of Dermatological Surgery at North Shore/ Long island Jewish Hospital and in private practice at Belaray Dermatology in Plainview, NY uses the FromYourDoctor service as a tool to publish information about actinic keratoses (AKs), a common precancerous skin condition.

“Skin Cancer Doctor’s goal is to help dermatologists help their patients,” says Mark Becker, M.D., founder of Vivacare. “We are pleased to be helping dermatologists get the word out regarding the risks of skin cancer, skin cancer treatment options, and the importance of skin cancer prevention,” said Dr. Becker.

People seeking dermatologists in their area who are qualified to diagnose and treat skin cancer may wish to refer to Vivacare’s Find a Dermatologist resource.

About Skin Cancer

Skin cancer occurs when skin cells start growing abnormally, causing cancerous growths. The three main types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma. Melanoma is the least common but most dangerous form of skin cancer. Almost all skin cancers start as a small, low-risk lesions, but can grow and become high-risk lesions if left untreated. There is a chance of a complete cure when skin cancer is detected before it has spread to surrounding tissues. Recommended treatment options depend primarily on the type, size and location of the skin cancer, but may include topical medications, such as Aldara and 5-FU, or dermatologic procedures such as cryotherapy or Mohs Surgery.

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Bederra Corporation Announces Acquisition of Lumar Diagnostic Imaging, Inc.

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Bederra Corporation Announces Acquisition of Lumar Diagnostic Imaging, Inc.










Houston, Texas (PRWEB) March 5, 2008

Bederra Corporation (BDRR.pk) announces it has completed the acquisition of the privately held Lumar Diagnostic Imaging, Inc.

Lumar Diagnostic Imaging, Inc. is a privately held Texas corporation located in Houston, Texas. Lumar Diagnostic Imaging, Inc. was formed to provide multi modality medical diagnostic imaging services such as MRI, CT, Ultrasound and Pain Management. The facility is located adjacent to the world-renowned Houston Texas Medical Center.

Graham Williams said Bederra Corporation purchased only the assets of Lumar Diagnostic Imaging including the name, equipment, accounts, records and personnel. Last year the imaging center generated revenues in excess of $ 4 million and it is profitable. The purchase price consisted of cash and debt.

Lumar Diagnostic Imaging, Inc. will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bederra Corporation under the new name of Lumar Imaging Inc.

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements contained in this release, which are not historical facts, may be considered “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the current economic environment. This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.

Contact:

Graham Williams

President

281 540 0500

E Mail: leasse @ earthlink.com

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ANAD and BEDA Oppose the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta AD -”Stop Sugarcoating” as a Shaming and Fear Based Campaign

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ANAD and BEDA Oppose the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta AD -”Stop Sugarcoating” as a Shaming and Fear Based Campaign











Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) and the Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) appeal to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) to discontinue their fear and shame-based advertisements objectifying children. Campaigns that focus on overall wellness, not weight shaming, should be the goal.

The CHOA released a new ad-campaign, known as Stop Sugarcoating, utilizing negative attention and shaming to address childhood obesity. Recently, concern has risen in the state of Georgia, which is ranked the second highest prevalence of childhood obesity in the country, prompting the development of the campaign.

Chevese Turner, Executive Director of BEDA, states, “This ad campaign has the potential to inflict harm through the message it sends. The creators of the campaign quite obviously do not understand the psychological impact this has for individuals of size, including children. CHOA clearly believes this approach will work, despite a growing number of professionals and experts in both the obesity and eating disorders field who disagree because of the growing evidence that shaming and stigmatizing actually lead to weight gain over time. We have received close to 1,000 signatures, within a week’s time, on our petition to end this campaign; the public and many professional physical and mental health providers have joined us to let CHOA know that this approach is dangerous and should be discontinued immediately.”

Laura Discipio, Executive Director of ANAD, says, “Research has shown that children as young as five years old already have been conditioned to fear being fat. CHOA continues to perpetuate this fear by using shaming and bullying tactics targeted at children who are of larger size. But unfortunately, children who are of normal or low weight can also be negatively affected. This Ad-campaign has the potential of doing more harm than good. Shaming our children should not be tolerated! Feeling good about yourself increases the likelihood that you will take good care of your body and decreases the likelihood of disordered eating. Instead of shaming our children, let’s help them feel good about themselves and provide all children an opportunity to engage in healthy lifestyles so they can develop healthy attitudes and behaviors and healthy bodies.”

Discipio adds, “Chevese and I, as well as our expert boards and scientific committees, welcome an open conversation with the developers of this ad campaign and future weight-related campaigns to discuss effective and healthy ways to address these important issues. We must be cognizant of the fact that many of the obesity efforts underway in this country are worrisome-at-best and can lead to eating disorders, which have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness and have realized a significant rise in prevalence over recent years.”

To view the Stop Sugarcoating campaign: http://www.strong4life.com

The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc. (ANAD) is a non-profit (501 c 3) corporation that seeks to prevent and alleviate the problems of eating disorders, especially including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. ANAD advocates for the development of healthy attitudes, bodies, and behaviors. ANAD promotes eating disorder awareness, prevention and recovery through supporting, educating, and connecting individuals, families and professionals.

The Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) was founded to help those who have binge eating disorder, their friends and family, and those who treat the disorder. BEDA provides individuals who suffer from binge eating disorder with the recognition and resources they deserve to begin a safe journey toward a healthy recovery. BEDA also serves as a resource for treatment providers to prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat the disorder. By establishing strong connections among members and sister organizations, BEDA’s goal is to give everyone access to the tools they need to live with, treat, and, ultimately, prevent the disorder.

For more information regarding ANAD, visit http://www.anad.org

To connect with help, call 630-577-1330 or email anadhelp@anad.org

For more information regarding BEDA, visit http://www.bedaonline.org

To connect with help regarding binge eating, call 855-855-BEDA

Available for Interviews:

Laura Discipio, Executive Director of ANAD

Chevese Turner, Executive Director of BEDA

Treatment specialists for the spectrum of all eating disorders

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A Cervical Cancer Screening Month Resolution

admin | February 4, 2012 | One comment

A Cervical Cancer Screening Month Resolution












Baltimore, MD (Vocus/PRWEB) January 04, 2011

Attention all women! You may want to consider scheduling a pap smear as part of your New Year’s resolutions! January is Cervical Cancer Screening Month. A pap smear can find abnormal cells that may indicate cervical cancer. Screening for cervical cancer using the pap test has decreased the number of new cases of cervical cancer and the number of deaths due to cervical cancer since 1950.

The VA Maryland Health Care System encourages all women Veterans enrolled for VA health care to get tested for cervical cancer. Women aged 21 to 65, as well as those at high risk, are candidates for a cervical pap smear screening every one to three years. Detecting cervical cancer in its earliest stages greatly improves survival rates. More than 90 percent of women can survive cervical cancer when it is localized and caught early. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the major risk factor for development of cervical cancer.

Other risk factors for cervical cancer include:


Giving birth to many children.
Having many sexual partners.
Having first sexual intercourse at a young age.
Smoking cigarettes.
Using oral contraceptives (“the Pill”).
Having a weakened immune system.
All women are at risk for cervical cancer, but it occurs most often in women over age 30.

Here are some ways to reduce cervical cancer risk:

Limit the number of sexual partners and use condoms or diaphragms every time you have sex.
Don’t smoke.
Get regular pap smears to detect any precancerous cells.
If you are under 26, consider the HPV vaccination.

The good news:

It is the easiest gynecological cancer to prevent with regular screening tests and follow up.
It is highly treatable when found early.

Early detection can be lifesaving. For more information on cervical cancer or to schedule a pap smear, Veterans should contact the Women Veterans Clinic at 1-800-463-6295, extension 5090 or 5094. At the VA Maryland Health Care System’s Women’s Clinic, comprehensive primary, mental health and specialty health care services are available.

Editor’s Note: Dr. Catherine A. Staropoli, FACP, chief of Women’s Health for the VA Maryland Health Care System, is available as a subject matter expert on cervical cancer. Zelda McCormick, the Women’s Health program manager, can speak about issues pertaining to the Women Veterans Health program. For more information or to speak with either Dr. Staropoli, or Ms. McCormick, please contact Rosalia Scalia, Public & Community Relations, VA Maryland Health Care System, at (410) 605-7464, or via e-mail at rosalia(dot)scalia(at)va(dot)gov.

The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) provides a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and outpatient care to veterans at two medical centers, one rehabilitation & extended care center and five outpatient clinics located throughout the state. More than 52,000 veterans from various generations receive care from VAMHCS annually. Nationally recognized for its state-of-the-art technology and quality patient care, VAMHCS is proud of its reputation as a leader in veterans’ health care, research and education. It costs nothing for Veterans to enroll for health care with the VA Maryland Health Care System and it could be one of the more important things a Veteran can do. For information about VA health care eligibility and enrollment or how to apply for a VA medical care hardship to avoid future copayments for VA health care, interested Veterans are urged to call the Enrollment Center for the VA Maryland Health Care System, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1-800-463-6295, ext. 7324 or visit http://www.maryland.va.gov.

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Aging Technology Alliance Launches AgeTek.org

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Aging Technology Alliance Launches AgeTek.org











San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 26, 2011

The Aging Technology Alliance (AgeTek), the aging-focused consortium of home heath technology companies launches today its website, http://www.AgeTek.org, to support members and serve consumers seeking technology products and services which are senior-friendly and that will aid in aging-in-place.

The U.S. digital health market is expected to reach $ 5.7 billion by 20151. AgeTek recently formed out of the common goal of companies leading the development of new products and services for aging-in-place, to make it easier for family caregivers who need and want these solutions to find them. The newly-launched website, http://www.agetek.org, features a senior product finder search function to help caregivers find unique solutions to the challenges of helping family more safely and comfortably age in their own home, or for those who are interested in senior-friendly products for a loved one, especially during the Mother’s Day gift-giving season (http://www.agetek.org/mothersday).

Items in the product finder are segmented into categories: communications and engagement; health and wellness; safety and security; learning and contributions, and aging-in-place and caregiving.

Also launched simultaneously is the AgeTek blog (http://www.agetek.wordpress.com) written by a growing roster of contributing authors, including several AgeTek board members. The blog content turns a spotlight on the various aging-related issues being met by the digital health market, and the innovation in that space.

“With 13% of the U.S. population age 65 and older – a number projected to jump to 20% by 2030 – and the 85 and older cohort being our population’s fastest-growing age segment, there is a consumer need for education about products and services for the aging, and how to qualify and access them; this is why we created the AgeTek.org site and blog as a hub to make all of these possible,” said Peter Radsliff, CEO, Presto Services and chairman of the board, Aging Technology Alliance. “For members, the site supports the awareness, benefits and value of products and services of our aging society. We intend to evolve into the world’s leading aging-focused technology consortium; a mandate of no other organization.”

As the Aging Technology Alliance further expands its member base, its intention is to facilitate innovation through professional development, education, standardization of products and services, and by creating a vital aging technology community. More than fifty different current members represented are from across the market chain: manufacturers, developers, resellers, educators, organizations, and others. Members include non-profit organizations like AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving; health and wellness companies like GrandCare, Dakim, and Posit Science; communications companies like GreatCall, ClearSounds, Clarity, and Presto; and companies that focus on providing senior residences or designing and marketing care systems for those aging in their own homes like Linkage, Dr. Marion, LifeLedger, and many other regular and associate members that are listed here.

About the Aging Technology Alliance

The Aging Technology Alliance (AgeTek) was established in 2010 to promote the awareness, benefits and value of products and services for an aging society while directly benefitting its members by evolving into the world’s leading aging-focused technology consortium. For more information, visit: http://www.agetek.org

1.    Delivering Quality Care to the Digital Home: 2010 Update report, Fierce Mobile Healthcare, 2010

2.    Older Americans 2010: Key Indicators of Well-Being Report, The Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics, 2010

©2011 Aging Technology Alliance. Aging Technology Alliance and AgeTek are unregistered trademarks of the Aging Technology Alliance.

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HealthTalk.com Hosts ‘What to Expect from Your Multiple Sclerosis Therapy’ Webcast

admin | January 31, 2012 | One comment

HealthTalk.com Hosts ‘What to Expect from Your Multiple Sclerosis Therapy’ Webcast










Seattle, WA (PRWEB) June 7, 2007

HealthTalk presents a live show for Multiple Sclerosis patients, their families and caregivers online and over the phone on Thursday, June 28th at 8:30 EDT (5:30PDT). At this educational event, Mutiple Sclerosis experts will share strategies for diagnosing, treating and coping with cognitive symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. It is free to listen. Register today for the HealthTalk Multiple Sclerosis Webcast.

Each month, HealthTalk hosts independently-produced free live shows that empower Multiple Sclerosis patients, their families and caregivers with cutting-edge information and access to the world’s leading medical experts. This month’s show, “What to Expert from Your MS Therapy?”, will explore the roles and efficacy of various MS medications and explain how to build a treatment plan you can count on.

More than 400,000 people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, an autoimmune condition that causes the body to inappropriately attack the central nervous system. Most will experience cognitive symptoms at some point.

“What to Expect from Your MS Therapy” will feature S. Ralph Benedict, Ph.D., and Rock A. Heyman, M.D. Dr. Benedict is an associate professor of neurology at the SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine, where he serves as the director of neuropsychology in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Neurosciences. Dr. Heyman is an assistant professor of neurology, director of the MS Center and chief of the division of neuroimmunology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also serves as chairman of the education committee of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers and is chair of the clinical advisory board and a member of the board of trustees of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), Allegheny District Chapter.

About HealthTalk

HealthTalk is an independent patient-education company based in Seattle, WA. The HealthTalk Multiple Sclerosis Community is over 10 years old and home to resources like regular live shows, Ask the Doctor columns, expert blogs, patient videos and more.

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