Physicians Wellness Network Offers Online Laboratory Testing Services On Google Health

Physicians Wellness Network Offers Online Laboratory Testing Services On Google Health

webLAB™ ensures medical and legal compliance for consumer-selected lab tests

Jackson, Wyo. -- Physicians Wellness Network (PWN), the developer of webLAB, the first online consumer portal that connects consumers to laboratory testing services in a medically and legally compliant manner, today announced its integration with Google Health™, http://www.Google.com/Health

Consumers no longer need to go through the lengthy and often expensive process of scheduling multiple doctor appointments with several co-pays to get basic wellness tests such as a heart risk assessment. Instead they can select up to four basic lab tests online, starting at $54.95, using the webLAB wizard located in the Google Health Services Directory. The tests consumers order are conducted in a manner that fully complies with state and federal regulations. In addition, test results are delivered within a few days and can be stored in the consumer's Google Health account.

"webLAB makes it safe, easy and affordable for people to directly order lab tests online, then store and track the results electronically on Google Health," said John Eastman, director of business development for PWN. "With President Obama calling for a national system of electronic health records within five years, webLAB's integration with Google Health will provide momentum toward this initiative."

Google Health allows consumers to store and manage their medical records online, in one central place for free. Consumers can build online health profiles, import medical records and connect to online health services such as webLAB.

After a consumer selects one of four lab tests using webLAB on Google Health, a PWN physician provides prescriptive authority for the test to be conducted. The consumer then has their blood sample drawn at a local lab and a result is produced. A PWN physician reviews and releases the result to the consumer within a few days so that it can be imported into the consumer's Google Health account. A PWN representative follows up with the consumer in the event a critical value is presented in the result.

PWN offers four basic wellness tests with webLAB: Diabetes Risk Assessment; General Wellness; Heart Risk Assessment; and, Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment.

About Physicians Wellness Network

Physicians Wellness Network is the leading provider of compliance services for online wellness screening tests. Through a trusted national network of 250 credentialed physicians dedicated to connecting consumers with their own health information, PWN delivers what no one else in the industry can--fully compliant, private blood testing for consumers in every state. The network's unique, online data system--webLAB™--connects health consumers with laboratory testing and accurate results in a private and secure environment.

PWN was founded in 2001 and is a subsidiary of DocTalk, Inc. For more information, call 888-362-4321 or visit www.physicianswellnessnetwork.com.

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Contact Information Suzanne Fedoruk

For Physicians Wellness Network

http://www.physicianswellnessnetwork.com

612-861-7807

Carestream Molecular Imaging Releases Western Blot Kits For Added Convenience, Better Performance

Carestream Molecular Imaging Releases Western Blot Kits For Added Convenience, Better Performance

Carestream Molecular Imaging today released convenient, cost-effective kits for performing western blots -- a popular analytical technique used to detect proteins.

New Haven, CT (Vocus) February 23, 2009 -- Carestream Molecular Imaging, a division of Carestream Health, Inc., today released convenient, cost-effective kits for performing western blots (http://mistore.carestreamhealth.com) -- a popular analytical technique used to detect proteins. KODAK X-SIGHT Western Kits provide industry-leading components and step-by-step protocols designed to deliver peak performance from X-SIGHT Nanosphere Conjugates in western blots.

"The X-SIGHT Nanosphere Conjugates, when used with the components supplied in the Western Kit, outperformed our current western blot method," said Kevin McCarthy, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Pathology, LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport. "The whole process was faster, easier and the signal obtained was immediate, more stable and brighter -- with less background noise."

KODAK X-SIGHT Western Kits are built on X-SIGHT Nanospheres (http://mistore.carestreamhealth.com), which are available in four distinct wavelengths including three in the near-IR range. The kits are offered in several different wavelength combinations that include up to three X-SIGHT Nanosphere Conjugates, making them ideal for multiplex applications (http://mistore.carestreamhealth.com). Each kit is optimized for 10 blots and includes best-in-class membranes and buffers to achieve high signal-to-noise ratios. A separate Accessory Kit is also available for use with any of the X-SIGHT Nanosphere Conjugates or any other commercially available fluorescently-labeled secondary antibody conjugate (nanoparticle or dye).

The new kit delivers added productivity and can reduce costs when compared with purchasing each component separately or in larger quantities than may be necessary. Components suppliers include Fisher BioReagents (Fairlawn, NJ) part of Thermo Fisher Scientific and Millipore Corporation (Billerica, Mass.).

The kits are available worldwide. U.S. customers can place orders directly or through channel partners. For more information, go to http://mistore.carestreamhealth.com.

About Carestream Molecular Imaging

Carestream Molecular Imaging group, a division of Carestream Health, Inc., develops and markets high performance digital imaging systems, imaging agents, film and accessories under the KODAK brand for the life science research and drug discovery/development market segments. For more information, visit mi.carestreamhealth.com or call 1-877-747-4357, express code 7. Outside of the United States, call 1-203-786-5657.

About Carestream Health, Inc.

Carestream Health, Inc., is a leading provider of dental and medical imaging systems and healthcare IT solutions; molecular imaging systems for the life science research and drug discovery/development market segments; and x-ray film and digital x-ray products for the non-destructive testing market. Headquartered in Rochester, N.Y., and serving customers in more than 150 countries, Carestream Health is an independent company operating within the family of companies owned by Onex Corporation (TSX: OCX.TO) of Toronto, Canada. For more information about Carestream Health, contact your Carestream Health representative or visit www.carestreamhealth.com.

KODAK is a trademark of Kodak used under license.

X-SIGHT is a trademark of Carestream Health.

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Contact Information Jim Barillo

Carestream Health, Inc.

http://mistore.carestreamhealth.com

585-627-6440

Robette Brooks

CCS PR

303-699-8861

Reprints Desk Named to "KMWorld 100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management" List

Reprints Desk Named to "KMWorld 100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management" List

Reprints Desk, Inc., the content workflow company, today announced that the company has been named as one of "KMWorld's 100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management" by KMWorld Magazine.

Los Angeles, Calif. (PRWEB) February 23, 2009 -- Reprints Desk, Inc., the content workflow company (http://www.reprintsdesk.com/main/home.aspx), today announced that the company has been named as one of "KMWorld's 100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management" by KMWorld Magazine.

KMWorld's annual list, now in its eighth year, is compiled by knowledge management (KM) practitioners, theorists, analysts, vendors, and customers. Companies that have previously been named to the list include Google, Apple, Oracle, SAP, and EMC.

"Each company embodies as part of its culture agile and limber execution of its mission, embracing a spirit of both adaptability and innovation," said Hugh McKellar, KMWorld editor in chief.

In 2008, Reprints Desk achieved a number of accomplishments:

• Ranked first overall and in each category within the Document Delivery (http://www.reprintsdesk.com/main/docdel_overview.aspx) Best Practices and Vendor Scorecard Report published by Outsell, Inc.

• Served more than 50% of the world's top-50 pharmaceutical companies

• Launched eCTD Article Service (http://www.reprintsdesk.com/main/news.aspx) for regulatory submissions

• Established an office in Germany to support European sales

• Became a document supplier on FIZ Karlsruhe's full-text broker service FIZ AutoDoc

• Signed an agreement with the Copyright Clearance Center to integrate rights management from Rightsphere into the document delivery workflow

Reprints Desk is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and was founded in 2006 by document delivery pioneer Peter Derycz. The company provides software services that simplify how healthcare companies and other research-oriented enterprises procure, manage, and share peerreviewed journal articles and other copyright-protected content.

About KMWorld

The leading information provider serving the Knowledge, Document and Content Management systems market, KMWorld informs more than 50,000 subscribers about the components and processes - and subsequent success stories - that together offer solutions for improving business performance. KMWorld is a publishing unit of Information Today, Inc.

About Reprints Desk ®

Reprints Desk, Inc. (www.reprintsdesk.com), is a content technology and services company that simplifies how healthcare companies and other enterprises procure, manage and share scientific journal articles and other copyright-protected content. The company's workflow solutions and end user tools help customers effectively use peer-reviewed literature in product promotions, regulatory submissions, and research. A channel supplier for more than 100 scientific, technical, and medical (STM) publishers, Reprints Desk currently serves more than half of the world's Top-50 pharmaceutical companies and earned the #1 ranking in the 2008 Document Delivery Vendor Scorecard by Outsell, Inc. Reprints Desk is a Derycz Scientific, Inc. (OTC: DYSC.PK) company. For more information about Reprints Desk, contact Ian Palmer at +1 (707) 658-1931.

Public and Media Relations Contacts:

Ian Palmer, Head of Marketing

Reprints Desk, Inc. | +1 707.658.1931

ipalmer @ reprintsdesk.com

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Contact Information Ian Palmer

Reprints Desk

http://www.reprintsdesk.com

707.658.1931

The first Intervention About Women Compulsive Gamblers Airs on A&E February 23, 2009 at 9 PM: Williamsville Wellness will be Featured

The first Intervention About Women Compulsive Gamblers Airs on A&E February 23, 2009 at 9 PM: Williamsville Wellness will be Featured

The show will be about an intervention and the growing problem of female compulsive gambling. Ten years ago only 3% of compulsive gamblers were women, today that figure is 46% or higher. Williamsville Wellness (located in Hanover, VA) specializes in treating compulsive gambling, is licensed to treat compulsive gambling (one of the only such licensed treatment centers in the US), encourages women gamblers with scholarships and a safe serene setting, and offers an individual approach to treating gambling addiction.

Hanover, VA (PRWEB) February 22, 2009 -- The first intervention about women compulsive gamblers airs on A&E February 23, 2009 at 9 PM. Williamsville Wellness will be featured.

Williamsville Wellness (located in Hanover, VA) specializes in treating compulsive gambling, is licensed to treat compulsive gambling (one of the only such licensed treatment centers in the US), encourages women gamblers with scholarships and a safe serene setting, and offers an individual approach to treating gambling addiction.

The Williamsville Plantation House, built more than 200 years ago, has been restored and has all modern conveniences and comforts, but retains the charm and serenity of a 19th Century manor. Neighbors like Patrick Henry visited the plantation and enjoyed its hospitality years and years ago, and patients will enjoy the same charm and hospitality now.

Williams Wellness offer a unique approach of mental, holistic, and physical therapy, offers patients the promise of freedom from gambling and a positive outlook and approach to life. The setting promotes wellness, introspection, safety and security, and aim to make the stay both pleasant and rewarding.

Williamsville Wellness provides an integrated approach to the process of recovery. The clinical director is Sherman Master, MD who manages a staff of psychologists, peer counselors, massage therapists, art therapists, personal trainers, hypnotists and specialized counselors, who all work together to create a synergy that accelerates the process of healing and change and promotes recovery in the shortest possible time.

The facility offers unique treatment plan developed with individual therapy and counseling, that leads to an understanding of the underlying problem, to abstinence, and to an improved life for the long term. Combined with group sessions and GA meetings, the approach creates a treatment program that offers the best chance of long term success.

Compulsive gambling is a progressive illness which is diagnosable and treatable. It affects the gambler, the family, the employer, and the community. It is called the "hidden illness" since there is no smell on the breath nor stumbling of steps or speech. Nonetheless, a gambling addiction is as debilitating as alcohol or drug addiction.

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Contact Information Bob Cabaniss

Williamsville Wellness

http://www.nongambler.com

804-869-9725

Hissey Kientz, LLP Announces the Launch of Mesothelioma Lawyers Help Web Site

Hissey Kientz, LLP Announces the Launch of Mesothelioma Lawyers Help Web Site

The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP has announced the launch of its new website, Mesothelioma Lawyers Help (http://www.mesotheliomalawyershelp.com). Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer linked to exposure to asbestos. Thousands of workers and other individuals have developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos in the workplace or by using products that contain asbestos.

Austin, TX (Vocus) February 21, 2009 -- The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP has announced the launch of its new website, Mesothelioma Lawyers Help (http://www.mesotheliomalawyershelp.com). The site will serve as a news and information resource for individuals who have developed mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease after being exposed to asbestos fibers on the job, in the home or from another source.

Asbestos (http://www.mesotheliomalawyershelp.com/asbestos-info/what-is-asbestos/) is a naturally-occurring mineral that was once commonly used in many industrial, construction and manufacturing products because of its ability to withstand high temperatures and provide insulation. Products that were manufactured with asbestos over the last century include many industrial parts, insulation, floor and ceiling tiles, roofing shingles, paper and cement products, automobile parts, plastics and many others. In some cases, these products can still be found in the workplace, as well as in buildings and homes.

During the 1970s, severe restrictions were placed on the use and manufacture of asbestos-containing products because of the health risks associated with asbestos exposure (http://www.mesotheliomalawyershelp.com/asbestos-info/asbestos-exposure/). When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they may cause mesothelioma, a deadly cancer that can attack the lining of the lungs, heart or abdomen. Exposure to asbestos has also been linked to several other serious diseases, including lung cancer and asbestosis.

Because the risk of being diagnosed with mesothelioma increases the longer an individual is exposed to asbestos, workers whose jobs involved regular contact with asbestos or asbestos-containing products are at the highest risk of developing the disease. Workers at risk of asbestos exposure include miners, shipyard workers, mechanics, construction workers and many other industrial or manufacturing jobs.

Although nearly all cases of mesothelioma can be linked to asbestos, individuals may not begin to develop mesothelioma symptoms (http://www.mesotheliomalawyershelp.com/about-mesothelioma/mesothelioma-symptoms/) for several decades after being exposed. The symptoms of the disease may vary depending on the type of mesothelioma, but can include breathing problems, chest pain, abdominal pain, nausea, weakness or other symptoms. Because the symptoms of mesothelioma can be similar to other diseases, only a specially trained doctor can make a mesothelioma diagnosis.

Lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of asbestos products have revealed that many of these companies knew or should have known about the dangers of asbestos, but for decades failed to take steps to inform or protect workers or the public from the hazards of exposure. Since the first successful asbestos lawsuit (http://www.mesotheliomalawyershelp.com/about-mesothelioma/mesothelioma-lawsuits/) was filed in 1969, thousands of individuals who were exposed to asbestos in the workplace or from products containing asbestos have filed lawsuits against the manufacturers of these products for failing to take the necessary steps to shield them from the dangers of asbestos.

About Hissey Kientz, LLP

Hissey Kientz, LLP (http://www.hkllp.com) is currently accepting cases involving individuals who may have contracted mesothelioma or lung cancer as a result of asbestos exposure, as well as those injured by the Ortho Evra patch, digoxin toxicity from Digitek, PPH caused by Fen-Phen, the Composix Kugel mesh hernia patch, renal failure caused by Trasylol, the Duragesic patch (fentanyl), gadolinium MRI contrast dyes or other defective drugs and devices. To learn more about the firm and other drug cases, visit Hissey Kientz, LLP (www.hkllp.com) or call toll-free at (866) 275-4454.

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Contact Information Craig Whitney

Hissey Kientz, LLP

http://www.hkllp.com

512-320-9100

BurrellesLuce VP Johna Burke Among Measurement Experts To Speak at Feb. 25 Meeting of PRSA's National Capital Chapter

BurrellesLuce VP Johna Burke Among Measurement Experts To Speak at Feb. 25 Meeting of PRSA's National Capital Chapter

BurrellesLuce Vice President Johna Burke, a prominent authority on media monitoring and measurement, will be one of the expert panelists discussing strategic measurement at the Feb. 25 breakfast meeting of the National Capital Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

Livingston, NJ (PRWEB) February 20, 2009 -- BurrellesLuce (http://www.burrellesluce.com/?cid=thl_PR_B27I843X) Vice President Johna Burke, a prominent authority on media monitoring and measurement, will be one of the expert panelists discussing strategic measurement at the Feb. 25 breakfast meeting of the National Capital Chapter (http://www.prsa-ncc.org/) of the Public Relations Society of America.

The panel theme is "Using Strategic Media Measurement to Showcase Your Success." The event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C.

In describing the session, the chapter states that, more than at any previous time, PR professionals "need accurate and detailed media measurement to prove the value" of what they're delivering. The panelists will identify tools and strategies that practitioners can use "to showcase successes and strengths." They will focus on the following areas:

• Why measurement is vital to demonstrate media efforts

• Measurement fundamentals

• Measurement cost-effectiveness

• Monitoring and analyzing the impact of social media

• Using media measurement to demonstrate a PR professional's success to clients and internal audiences

Panelists will include (in alphabetical order):

• Johna Burke (http://www.burrellesluce.com/Bios/JBurke.php?cid=thl_PR_B27I843X), vice president, BurrellesLuce

• Barbara Coons, vice president, Strategy One

• Mike Carberry, president, CARMA International

• Katie Delahaye Paine, CEO, KD Paine & Associates

William N. Outlaw III, communications manager for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, will serve as moderator.

Prior to joining BurrellesLuce in 2000, Burke was director of public relations and investor relations for U-Haul International. She is a member of PRSA, and is Southern Region chair of the International Association of Business Communicators. Additional details regarding the Feb. 25 breakfast meeting, which is sponsored by BurrellesLuce, can be obtained from the chapter at 703-691-8733 or on its website (www.prsa-ncc.org), which can also handle registration.

About BurrellesLuce

BurrellesLuce (http://www.burrellesluce.com/?cid=thl_PR_B27I843X)helps communications professionals maximize their media relations results through a full range of planning, monitoring and measurement services. Besides delivering content, the company's online platform enables clients to target and connect with journalists and bloggers, monitor the media for coverage, and measure and understand the impact of their outreach efforts. The platform has been further enhanced with the introduction of BurrellesLuce iMonitor (http://www.burrellesluce.com/imonitor/prmedia09), a self-guided media monitoring tool that powers instant searches covering the most local, national and international news from free and subscription sources, including social media. BurrellesLuce offers three levels of measurement: Essential, Impact, and Custom (http://www.burrellesluce.com/Media_Measurement/?cid=thl_PR_B27I843X).

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Contact Information Gail Nelson

BurrellesLuce

http://www.burrellesluce.com

973-251-3312

In Today's Economy, Women In The Workforce Link Cosmetic Chicago Plastic Surgery To Success

In Today's Economy, Women In The Workforce Link Cosmetic Chicago Plastic Surgery To Success

Faced with news of increasing layoffs, straining economic times, President Obama's economic stimulus package, and a belief that hiring is based on looks, millions of American women are looking at cosmetic plastic surgery procedures to give them a competitive edge in the workplace. In a recent telephone survey of 756 women between the ages of 18 and 64 compiled by the ASPS, many working women reveal cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are now one of the most important rungs on the success ladder.

Park Ridge, IL (PRWEB) February 20, 2009 -- Faced with news of increasing layoffs, straining economic times, President Obama's economic stimulus package, and a belief that hiring is based on looks, millions of American women are looking at cosmetic plastic surgery procedures to give them a competitive edge in the workplace. In a recent telephone survey of 756 women between the ages of 18 and 64 compiled by the ASPS, many working women reveal cosmetic plastic surgery procedures are now one of the most important rungs on the success ladder.

"Successful women in the workplace want to look as good as they feel", says Dr. Sam Speron, Chicago plastic surgery expert and consumer advocate. "Time has given them knowledge and experience in their respective fields. However, father time can also take away their youthful sparkle. When you look good, you feel confident. Women in the workforce want to maintain a competitive edge. Nearly 15 million U.S. working women are considering cosmetic plastic surgery according to the ASPS. No one is more qualified than ASPS and ASAPS Member Surgeons to perform the full range of cosmetic surgical procedures."

Some interesting study results about cosmetic plastic surgery:

•    13% (more than 1 out of 10 of the 115 million working-age women surveyed) say they would consider having a cosmetic medical procedure specifically to make them more confident and more competitive in the job market.

•    An astounding 3% (nearly 3.5 million working women) say they have already had a cosmetic surgery procedure to increase their perceived value in the workplace.

•    73% (almost three out of four or 84 million working women) believe, particularly in these challenging economic times, that appearance and youthful looks play a significant part in getting hired, getting a promotion, or getting new clients.

•    80% (four out of five or 92 million working women) think having cosmetic surgical procedures can boost a person's confidence.

Dr Speron says you can still save money in today's economy by having non-invasive procedures, but you should never swap quality care for cost. ASPS and ASAPS Member Surgeons put safety and outcome satisfaction first. Consumers looking to cut costs during the economic downturn cannot afford to cut corners on quality of care

Dr. Speron is the founder and medical director of the Park Ridge Center for Plastic Surgery. He is board certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and an active member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).

For more Chicago plastic surgery or Chicago cosmetic surgery information, please visit our web site at www.prplastic.com or www.drsperonplasticsurgery.com, call us at 847.696.9900 or email us at prplastic (at) yahoo.com .

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Contact Information SAM SPERON

Park Ridge Center for Plastic Surgery

http://www.prplastic.com

847.696.9900