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FDA Outlines Oversight of Mobile Medical Applications Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:09AMAgency seeking public input on its proposed approach SILVER SPRING, Md., July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is seeking input on its proposed oversight approach for certain mobile applications specific to medicine or health care called mobile medical applications ("apps") that are designed for use on smartphones and other mobile ...
Summer Issue of Eucalyptus Magazine Now Available Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:16PMThe July-August Issue of Eucalyptus Magazine Is Now Available Online and at Over 350 Bay Area Locations
Press barons lose info monopoly in Twitter era Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:45AMThe rise of the Internet and particularly social media are revolutionising the structures of who controls information -and therefore to a certain extent the resulting structures of power. Keeping secrets is getting harder, stealing them in vast quantities and disseminating the information to the world easier
Health happenings Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:02PMLooking for a certain support group or workshop? Check out our local roundup of everything from health screenings to child car seats.
Side Effects of NSAIDS Dangerous for Heart Patients Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 3:10PMNSAIDs are the most popularly used and prescribed medication. A dangerous fact, considering that patients suffering from cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure and who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are at increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and death. Study results appear in this month’s American Journal of Medicine. We’ve previously discussed that nonsteroidal anti ...
Press barons lose info monopoly Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:28AMBritain's celebrities might no longer have to worry about the News of the World hacking phones or rifling their bins, but the manner of the paper's demise shows controlling information is getting much more difficult.
Shorts Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:41PMWest High pep squad car wash fundraiser WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16 WHERE: Tracy Flooring parking lot, 104 W. 11th St. COST: $5; tips appreciated INFO: Cristina Tanner, 481-4984 ...
CHPA Commends Effort to Expand Efficient, Self-Healthcare Options by Reinstating OTC Eligibility Under Flexible ... Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:57PMContact: Elizabeth Funderburk, +1-202-429-9260
Bulletin Board Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:12AMONGOING EVENTS
Iron Mountain Incorporated Schedules Second Quarter 2011 Earnings Release and Conference Call Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:04PMIron Mountain Incorporated , an information management services company, today announced that the press announcement of its second quarter 2011 financial results is scheduled to be released before market hours on Thursday, July 28, 2011.
Caring for a senior? Keep med info at hand for emergencies Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:25PMIt’s amazing how many of us forget to take care of “the basics,” whether for ourselves or for an aging loved one.
FDA Seeks Comment on Proposed Policy for Diagnostic Tests Used With Targeted Drug Therapies Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:06AMPart of agency's efforts to promote development of personalized medicines and diagnostics
NPs, PAs and RNs Using Digital Content for Info Seeking and Patient Support Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:27AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Registered nurses (RNs), nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are expected to play increasingly important roles in the healthcare ecosystem in the coming years due to the impending shortage of primary care physicians. NPs and PAs already are a crucial part of healthcare delivery in the United States. Both groups can write prescriptions in all 50 U.S ...
Montreal ER overcrowding spikes Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:20AMOfficials from hospitals in the Montreal area are warning people to avoid going to emergency rooms, unless absolutely necessary.
Comic-Con’s Saturday Schedule Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:42PMThe Saturday spread at this year’s Comic-Con isn’t nearly as impressive as that of the past—it’s beginning to look like the Con brought out most of the big guns for Friday’s schedule. That said, the Saturday schedule has a preview of Francis Ford Coppola’s hyper-mysterious TWIXT and, of course, the ever-present Kevin Smith has his [...]
Comic-Con’s Friday Schedule Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:27PMFriday’s schedule is here, and it promises a number of stars. From the latest Underworld sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man, to a Tintin presentation (TBA guests), it’s one of the biggest days of the con, with names like Jeff Bridges, Colin Farrell, and Chris Elliot in attendance. The Comic-con site updates regularly. but check out [...]
Summit County: Community Notes Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:17AMMoozie the cow visits Summit Libraries Moozie the cow returns to the South Branch of the Summit County Libraries, Breckenridge at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Children will have the opportunity to hear Farmer Ted read Moozie's Kind Adventure bo Copyright 2011 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit ...
Patient info at paramedics' fingertips Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:31PMERWIN — While calling it a “very significant investment,” MedicOne Medical Response President Jim Reeves said the ongoing installation of mobile data terminals in the company’s ambulances in Unicoi County should lead to quicker patient care information for paramedics and doctors.
Coors Light® Search for the Coldest Announces 2011 National Competition Winner: PyInfamous Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:53PM*CHICAGO — Coors Light® has named PyInfamous, also known as Jason Thompson of Jackson, Miss. the official winner of the 2011 Coors Light Search for the Coldest national MC competition. PyInfamous opened for Pac Div and N.E.R.D. at the Search for the Coldest national tour’s final stop, an invitation-only event held July 2 at the [...]
Telecomix: tech support for Arab spring Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:33PMA group engaged in 'guerrilla informational warfare' is helping the embattled in Libya, Egypt and Syria Electronic mischief-making has come into its own this year. Between WikiLeaks, Anonymous and more recently LulzSec, hacking cults are becoming high-profile irritants. But Peter Fein, the human face of Telecomix and currently spreading the word about their work, doesn't seem too bothered by his ...
UK Hoops camps set for August Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:36PMUniversity of Kentucky women’s basketball head coach Matthew Mitchell and his staff are excited to announce the dates and times for their inaugural satellite camp tour this summer where they will teach the game of basketball to the youth of the Bluegrass. (Dates Inside)
Community calendar (July 7 - 11) Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:06AMA presentation on The Current Investigations at the Harris PIthouse Site in the Mimbres Valley will be at 6:30 p.m. today at the Mimbres Round-Up Lodge in Mimbres. Presenter will be Barbara Roth, professor at UNLV. Sponsors Grant County Archaeological Society and Western Institute for Lifelong Learning. Free and open to the public. Info: info@will-learning.com.
Highly Favored Creations, LLC Introduces Anti Mating Concept in Birth Control with Pet Chastity Belt Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:39AMHighly Favored Creations, LLC Introduces PABS, Pet Anti-Breeding System, PABS is a revolutionary back-end harness that comfortably and easily attaches to any female dog, preventing unwanted or accidental breeding. No surgery required...Shreveport, LA (PRWEB) July 07, 2011 PABS founder, Dexter Blanch, and Highly Favored Creations, LLC is pleased to offer a solution to pet owners everywhere ...
DMV offers emergency contact info for SC drivers Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:16AMThe South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is allowing residents to enter emergency contact information that will be stored with their driving records.
Coal terminal opponents to meet at Lincoln Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:29PMMOUNT VERNON — A $600 million cargo terminal at Cherry Point in Bellingham could create 1,700 jobs for construction and 250 permanent jobs as well as generate $54 million in annual tax revenues.…
Wave Broadband knocked out of service Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:14PMWave Broadband’s Internet and telephone service is down across the state of Washington. The outage was caused by damage to the service provider’s fiber line, according to the Wave Broadband…
Popular Pain Killers Linked to Heart Problems Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:40PMNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as over-the-counter Aleve, Motrin, Advil, aspirin, and ibuprofen and prescription medications that include COX-2 inhibitors including Celebrex (generic: celecoxib), have been linked to increased risks for heart failure, death, and even, most recently, erectile dysfunction (ED). Now, said US News, emerging research—the first of its kind—has ...
Ask the Fight Doc: How exactly are MMA fighters medically cleared to fight? Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:36PMSome recent knockout losses suffered by former MMA greats have many fans wondering if enough is enough. We all know the potential dangers of fighters hanging on too long, especially when concussions are involved. So in our latest "Ask the Fight Doc" installment, MMAjunkie.com medical consultant and columnist Dr. Johnny Benjamin discusses how exactly MMA fighters are medically cleared to fight ...
HealthTech:NextGeneration to Host Upcoming Conference & Exposition Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:28AMA networking & learning event for IT & Healthcare executives and directors.Burlingame, CA (PRWEB) July 06, 2011 HealthTech:NextGeneration will host it's first upcoming Conference & Exposition at the Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront Hotel, Burlingame, CA on August 12th 2011. This one day comprehensive event will assimilate leaders & professionals in Healthcare & Information Technology under ...
6-month-old boy dies after being bitten by dog in Chesterfield Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:35AMA 6-month-old boy who was visiting with relatives in Chesterfield County died Wednesday afternoon after being bit by the family's longtime pet dog.
Bulletin Board 7.6.11 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:13PMLocal sports
Financial Benefits Network Launches New Employee Benefits Resource Portal Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:08AMFinancial Benefits Network launches new employee benefits resource portal to help employees and employers save time, and stress while providing easy access to corporate benefit information and personal financial educational material. (PRWeb July 05, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/yoko/07_2011/prweb8616202.htm
Community calendar (June 4 - 8) Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:06AMThe Town of Silver City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing at 7 p.m. today in the upstairs conference room of the Town Hall Annex, 1203 N. Hudson St. The public hearing will involve VA 11-03 request for a variance to allow 1,800 square feet accessory building where a maximum accessory building size is 875 square feet. The property is addressed as ...
Caring for a senior? Keep med info Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 9:37PM"The Caring for Your Parents: Senior Emergency Kit" is available through Home Instead offices online.
Biz Bits Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:25AMSterling Gurney, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, will be hosting a coffee club at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Edward Jones, 602 2nd St., Suite C, Snohomish. Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors.
Quest to compare medical expenses can be challenging Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 12:12AMBrenda Moore kept notes. First call, Feb. 22. Last call, April 5. Six weeks of calling physicians, hospitals and insurers.
What's Ahead Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 3:30AMFourth of July Mile: Starts at 15th and Sherman before the Coeur d'Alene Fourth of July parade, 10:45 a.m.
Summer Issue of Eucalyptus Magazine Now Available Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:09AMThe July-August issue of Eucalyptus magazine is now available online and at over 350 Bay Area locations. Los Gatos, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) July 01, 2011 Eucalyptus magazine, the only lifestyle magazine that focuses exclusively on health, wellness and green living in San Francisco Bay Area, has just released its July-August 2011 issue. Feature stories include articles on complementary cancer treatments ...
Lung Screening For Smokers Save Lives Amid False Alarms Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:50PMFull results of a big study that showed some smokers' lives could be saved by screening with lung scans now reveal more clearly what the risks are: There's a good chance of a false alarm.
This Week Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:28PMThe Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce announces “Cruz-N Black Mountain” - a monthly gathering and display of classic cars, antique cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more in downtown Black Mountain. Cruz-N Black Mountain will be held on the last Saturday of each month.
80 things to do around Langley this summer Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:54AMIn honour of the Langley Advance’s 80th anniversary this year, we’ve hunted down 80 things to do around Langley this summer. Since there's so much more on offer in Langley, we're putting extra ideas online.
Judge, developers contribute to campaigns Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:30AMMunicipal Judge Harold Cook III has agreed to take a "voluntary leave of absence" following the filing of judicial conduct charges last month for his alleged failure to report his involvement in more than 40 lawsuits, his alleged violation of judicial conduct for contributing to political organizations and candidates, and for allegedly "abusing the judicial process."
Nature Relief Instant Wart and Mole Remover Recalled Due to Burn Risk Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:11AMNature Relief is recalling its Nature Relief Instant Wart and Mole Remover, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced. The FDA advises that the active ingredient, calcium oxide, can cause severe burns of the skin, particularly to areas of thin or sensitive skin, such as the face, area around the eyes, and genitalia. The [...]
Local Directory, La Jolla Blue Book, Releases New iPhone Application Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 4:14AMLa Jolla Blue Book’s mobile app is a resource for info, directions, contact, and more for everything from beaches to banks (PRWeb June 28, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/la-jolla-blue-book-app/find-it-la-jolla/prweb8605615.htm
Does Nate Marquardt Have Hepatitis B? Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 1:05AMAt this point, just about every MMA fan in North America is overtly anxious to discover the reasoning behind the fallout centered on Nate Marquardt and the UFC (particularly, president Dana White ). What we know, at this point, is extremely limited. Nate Marquardt was forced out of his scheduled bout with Rick Story just hours before the scheduled weigh-ins for reasons unspecified. We do, at ...
Metzger — Jason Schwab spreading the word at MLB parks for foundation Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:04AMJason Schwab is on a journey any baseball fan would just love to take. And he’s doing it for a good cause.
Bicyclist injured on College Way Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 7:52PMMOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon police had few details Monday evening after an accident between a sedan and a bicycle on College Way. Police spokeswoman Shannon Haigh said that after 4 p.m.,…
Internet cable problem may have been caused by thieves Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 7:52PMCONWAY — Damage to a main cable here owned by Wave Broadband knocked out Internet service in several counties Sunday morning at 3:30 a.m., according to the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office.…
Esurance Begins Selling Homeowners Insurance in Florida Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 5:29PMEsurance today announced that it will partner with Security First Insurance Company to offer homeowners insurance in Florida.Underwritten by Security First Insurance Company, each customized Florida homeowners policy comes with a range of payment options including full pay, monthly, and escrow, which ties in with regular mortgage payments. Esurance partners with companies like Security First to...
SearchCap: The Day In Search, June 24, 2011 Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 4:11PMGoogle Health, the company’s attempt to improve health care by letting consumers move medical data online and control who can access it, is shutting down.