CardioCareLive, First-Ever Online Cardiometabolic Conference, Debuts Today

CardioCareLive, First-Ever Online Cardiometabolic Conference, Debuts Today

Virtual Medical Event Available from the Convenience of a Computer www.CardioCareLive.com takes place entirely online Tuesday March 3 and Wednesday March 4 from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern. Patch Adams, MD, the real physician behind the movie starring Robin Williams, is even slated to speak. To register now for free, visit cardioCareLive.com.

Needham, MA (PRWEB) March 3, 2009 -- CardioCareLive (http://www.CardioCareLive.com), the first-ever online-only conference for medical professionals who manage patients with cardiometabolic risk factors, begins today at 9:30 AM Eastern. Cardiologists, endocrinologists, primary care physicians and registered nurses can have their questions addressed live by leading experts in cardiometabolic care from the ease of a PC. This event offers live keynote presentations (http://cardiocarelive.com/en_CA/guest/app-agenda) with Q & A, peer networking and an exhibit floor, entirely online at CardioCareLive.com on Tuesday March 3 and Wednesday March 4 from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern.

CardioCareLive features leading cardiovascular experts live via video, such as Louis Aronne, MD; Christie Ballantyne, MD; Roger Blumenthal, MD; Robert Eckel, MD; Peter Libby, MD; Laurie Mosca, MD; Richard Nesto, MD; Clyde Yancy, MD and more. Patch Adams, MD, the real physician behind the movie starring Robin Williams, is even slated to speak.

Acknowledging the busy lives of physicians, CardioCareLive offers continuing education (http://cardiocarelive.com/en_CA/guest/cme) at no cost and completely online, and all presentations will be available on-demand for ninety days after the event concludes. To view a complete list of speakers, agenda, or to register now for free, visit CardioCareLive.com.

About CardioCareLive

CardioCareLive.com, a medical conference which features "Improving Cardiometabolic Patient Outcomes" presented by Johns Hopkins Office of Continuing Medical Education, take place entirely online, enables healthcare practitioners and others interested in understanding and managing cardiometabolic risk factors to learn, connect and interact through powerful Web-based software and services.

CardioCareLive is produced, in cooperation with Johns Hopkins, by PlatformQ whose mission is to connect people, companies, organizations and associations worldwide to meet, interact and learn from leading experts and thought leaders through proven interactive tools at online events.

CardioCareLive and PlatformQ are trademarks of PlatformQ, LLC. All other trademarks or service marks are property of their respective owners.

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Contact Information Martha Collins

PlatformQ, LLC.

http://www.CardioCareLive.com

(617) 938-6008

Sal Giliberto

PlatformQ, LLC.

http://www.CardioCareLive.com

(617) 938-6006

Hospital Rating Site Launched, RateYourHospitalStay.com

Hospital Rating Site Launched, RateYourHospitalStay.com

RateYourHospitalStay.com is a free site where consumers can both rate a hospital (http://www.rateyourhospitalstay.com/rate_hospital) or look up hospitals to see how others have rated them.

Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) March 3, 2009 -- RateYourHospitalStay.com, http://www.rateyourhospitalstay.com, is a newly launched website that provides opinions and ratings of hospitals (http://www.rateyourhospitalstay.com/search) across the U.S. The site also allows people who have recently undergone a hospital stay to rate their experiences and share their opinions. The site is based on the premise that by providing an online mechanism to unite the opinions of those recently hospitalized with those who may be considering hospitalization, the information can help people make informed decisions about which health care facilities best fits their needs.

"Our mission with RateYourHospitalStay.com is to shine a light on unbiased assessments of patient care for other consumers who are often ill-informed of their choices," says Founder of RateYourHospitalStay.com Joseph Reed. "Through better, more complete and dynamic information, consumers will be able to separate the good hospitals from the bad."

Reed says most of the information about hospitals and healthcare facilities on the web today is provided by companies who are owned or controlled by those in the healthcare industry or groups who benefit from keeping information limited. RateYourHospitalStay.com is completely independent, dedicated to providing the best possible unbiased information to consumers. The site is not funded or supported by any hospital or healthcare corporation. Its support comes solely from the advertising sponsors on the site.

RateYourHospitalStay.com is also committed to being a free service. All that is required is registering in order to complete surveys and post comments. Registration is easy and simply requires having a valid email address. RateYourHospitalStay.com does not sell or give any private information to outside sources and is a member of the Ratings and Reviews Professional Association.

RateYourHospitalStay.com (http://www.rateyourhospitalstay.com/) surveys include questions on:

* Admissions Process

* Hospital Facilities

* Food and Nutrition

* Nursing Care

* Visitor Experience

* Discharge Process

The rating system is a five-star system with:

* 1 Star = Unacceptable

* 2 Stars = Poor

* 3 Stars = Average

* 4 Stars = Good

* 5 Stars = Excellent

All ratings for each hospital facility are combined and averaged to arrive at a score.

Currently there are over 4,500 U.S. hospitals listed on the RateYourHospitalStay.com website. If consumers don't find a particular hospital listed, it can easily be added to the database by contacting RateYourHospitalStay.com via the "Contact Us" page with the name, city and state of the hospital they wish to include. Within 72 hours it will be added to the site. People can also search by zip code to view information on all the hospitals in a particular area.

RateYourHospitalStay.com encourages people to include personal comments, both positive and negative, as long as they relate to a hospital experience. The survey is specific to hospital facilities and the treatment received in and by the hospital staff. The information not only helps individuals in choosing a hospital or facility that best fits their needs, but additionally, by making the information public, hospitals may see the need to reevaluate their patient care services. For more information, visit http://www.rateyourhospitalstay.com.

Contact:

Joseph Reed

626-356-3231

Joseph(at)JWReedOnLine.com

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Contact Information Joseph Reed

RateYourHospitalStay.com

http://www.rateyourhospitalstay.com

626-356-3231

EyeCare America Offers No-Cost Medical Eye Care to Qualified Seniors In Support of National AMD Month - March 2009

EyeCare America Offers No-Cost Medical Eye Care to Qualified Seniors In Support of National AMD Month - March 2009

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people 65 years or older in the United States. According to the National Eye Institute, AMD affects more than 10 million Americans.

San Francisco, CA -- Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people 65 years or older in the United States. According to the National Eye Institute, AMD affects more than 10 million Americans. Macular degeneration refers to the breakdown of the macula of the eye, where our sharpest central vision occurs. A person with macular degeneration may be able to see a clock on a wall, but not see the numbers, or walk into a room without bumping into furniture. Words may look blurred and straight lines may appear crooked.

As our population ages, and the "baby boomers" advance into their 60's and 70's, we will see a virtual epidemic of AMD. In fact, according to the National Eye Institute, it is estimated that Americans with moderate to severe AMD will reach 17 million by the year 2020.

In support of National AMD Month this March 2009, EyeCare America (www.eyecareamerica.org) encourages all seniors to see if they qualify for an eye exam at no out-of-pocket cost available through its AMD EyeCare Program by calling 1-866-324-EYES (3937). Recent studies also show that eating foods rich in antioxidants such as lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, may reduce the risk of AMD, or slow its progression in some people. In light of this, EyeCare America has developed a cookbook called Feast Your Eyes on This! which includes eye healthy recipes from celebrity chefs from across the United States. The complete cookbook is available for free online at www.eyecareamerica.org.

"Blindness and vision impairment have enormous personal, social and economic costs, limiting the activities of otherwise healthy and active people," said William Tasman, MD, Chair of EyeCare America's AMD EyeCare Program. "EyeCare America bridges the gap between the senior community and the quality eye care they need. By increasing awareness of eye diseases such as AMD and its risk factors, and connecting more people with exams and care, EyeCare America works to reduce preventable blindness in the U.S. thereby enabling older Americans to see clearly into the future, and and maintain maximum independence."

EyeCare America's AMD EyeCare Program is a year-round program that promotes annual eye exams for people 65 and older, raises awareness of AMD, provides the latest information about treatment options and low vision services, offers free AMD educational materials, and facilitates access to care at no out-of-pocket cost for those who qualify. The eye exams are provided by more than 7,000 dedicated volunteer ophthalmologists across the U.S. People may call the toll-free helpline at 1-866-324-EYES (3937), anytime, for themselves, family members and/or friends to see if they qualify to be referred to one of our volunteer ophthalmologists, or to request free AMD educational material.

Callers who have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years may be eligible to receive a comprehensive medical eye exam and, in most cases, up to one year of care at no out-of-pocket cost for any disease diagnosed during the initial exam.

The AMD EyeCare Program is designed for people at increased risk for AMD, but who have NOT been diagnosed and who:

•    Are age 65 and older

•    Are US citizens or legal residents

•    Have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years

•    Do not belong to an HMO or the VA

Eyeglasses, medicines, hospital services and fees of other medical professionals are not included.

About EyeCare America

Established in 1985, EyeCare America, the public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is committed to the preservation of sight, accomplishing its mission through public service and education. EyeCare America provides eye care services to the medically underserved and for those at increased risk for eye disease through its corps of 7,000 volunteer ophthalmologists dedicated to serving their communities. More than 90 percent of the care made available is provided at no out-of-pocket cost to the patients. EyeCare America includes programs for seniors, glaucoma, diabetes, AMD and children, and is the largest program of its kind in American medicine. Since its inception, EyeCare America has helped more than 1 million people. EyeCare America is a non-profit program whose success is made possible through charitable contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations. More information can be found at: www.eyecareamerica.org

Media Contact: Allison Neves, Director of EyeCare America Communications - 415.561.8518

Note to Editors and Producers: High-resolution images and interviews with EyeCare America spokespeople, physicians and patients available upon request.

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Contact Information Allison Neves

American Academy of Ophthamology

http://www.eyecareamerica.org

415-447-0284

German Medical Advancement Reflects Major Improvement in Individuals with Common and Chronic Illnesses Related to Immune System Dysfunction

German Medical Advancement Reflects Major Improvement in Individuals with Common and Chronic Illnesses Related to Immune System Dysfunction

A new preparation highly beneficial in patients with ailments from common skin disorders to hepatitis or HIV, is now available in the US without a prescription. Oral intake of the GKL03 synthetic peptides induces modulation and regulation of the immune system. GKL03 (Thymrevit) is a demonstrably potent immmunomodulator effective in the short term.

Mannheim, Germany -- A new preparation highly beneficial in patients with ailments from common skin disorders to hepatitis or HIV, is now available in the US without a prescription. Oral intake of the GKL03 synthetic peptides induces modulation and regulation of the immune system. GKL03 (Thymrevit) is a demonstrably potent immmunomodulator effective in the short term.

This preparation was first used in 2004 on tumor patients whose immune system was significantly weakened by chemotherapy or radiotherapy which had been carried out or recently administered. All subjects felt significantly better in several chemotherapy phases each time GKL-03 was taken, and also had better excersise tolerance in endurance test. Since 2004, ongoing clinical trials conducted in Germany, has shown GKL-03 to be adventageous in those with tumourigenic disease, cancer or immuno deficiencies. There are unambiguous findings indicating GKL-03 can protect the body from opportunistic infections where the body has been damaged from pre-existing conditions such as chemotherapy, x-rays, or bacterial, fungal or latent viral infections. "Since such a short term improvement of immune disorders is extremely difficult to achieve, I venture to assume with all reserve a positive effect of the GKL-03" --- Dr. Med Knut Briken, Oncology/Immunobiological Cancer Aftercare, Berlin Germany.

Klett-Loch GmbH, a medium size company, located in Mannheim Germany is a top leader in research and development against immune system disorders for over 25 years. Biotechne Complex, Inc. (www.biotechne.com) located in Georgia is designated the North American representative since 1995 assisting in continued support and informational programs.

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Contact Information Martin Wainright

Biotechne Complex, Inc.

http://www.biotechne.com

800-214-8631