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Increased Danger of Using Pain Medications Enhances Demand for New Drug-Free Pain Treatment

As pain medication becomes more dangerous, people in chronic pain are using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to gain relief. EFT is a do-it-yourself acupressure technique that targets the roots of pain; it does not mask pain. More than a decade of EFT case studies indicate that chronic pain is a result of unresolved emotional issues and/or a chronically blocked energy meridian system (Chi or Qi). Clear the issues and the blocks and you clear the pain without drugs.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 24, 2006 -- Pain medication was never intended to cure pain -- merely mask the pain symptoms. By conventional definition, pain is a physical signal that something is wrong in the body. According to EFT theory, pain is a signal that there is a block in the body’s energy meridian system (Chi or Qi), or that there are unresolved emotional issues. When emotional pain is addressed, the energy meridian system balances, no longer stimulating in a physical pain response.

EFT often works when nothing else does because it does not mask pain; it eliminates the body’s pain response to emotional trauma and energy blocks. It involves fingertip tapping on select acupressure points while focusing on the pain in question. EFT claims an 80% success rate in calming chronic pain. It and can be learned freely by downloading the EFT Manual at http://www.emofree.com/downloadeftmanual.asp?ref=prw-chronicpaincw

EFT even reduces or eliminates pain associated with serious diseases like cancer and arthritis. Gary Craig, the Stanford-trained engineer who developed EFT, explains, “The medical profession tends to look at pain as though it has mechanical or chemical causes. By contrast, we frequently find that it also has very important emotional causes and once those causes are collapsed with EFT, the pain subsides.”

Pharmaceutical companies earn billions of dollars by providing chronic pain sufferers with medications designed to inhibit their pain. The drugs were developed to have fewer side effects than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Aspirin or ibuprofen which could cause gastric bleeding or ulcers.

Before Vioxx, the popular arthritis pain medication, was taken off the market due to increased incidence of heart attacks, strokes and death, Merck earned nearly $2.4 billion. In 2003, Pfizer earned $2.29 billion in sales of Celebrex, Vioxx’s competitor. According to Canada's Adverse Drug Reaction database, Celebrex showed 456 adverse drug reactions, including 30 deaths up until April, 2004.

EFT has no known side effects.

“Every time news reports that a drug has been taken off the market, or has serious side effects, activity on the EFT website increases as people search for healthy alternatives,” says Craig. “People freely download the EFT Manual and immediately start using this simple procedure to manage, even eliminate their pain. The letters and testimonials illustrate the profound impact that EFT is having on people all over the world.”

Dr. Joseph Mercola, sponsor of the world’s most visited natural health website (www.mercola.com), uses EFT in his medical practice. Dr. Mercola explains, “I can recall using EFT with a new patient with rheumatoid arthritis who had been taking 60 mg of prednisone for her severe joint pain. She described the pain in her feet as if someone had stuck a butcher knife in them. The absolutely amazing outcome was that after a few minutes of tapping her pain had completely disappeared. It is still hard to believe how effective EFT is for this problem.”

Over 330,000 have downloaded Craig’s free training manual and another 10,000 download it each month. The official EFT Manual has been translated by volunteer practitioners into nine languages.

The EFT Manual can be freely downloaded at

http://www.emofree.com/downloadeftmanual.asp?ref=prw-chronicpaincw

For further information, contact Gary Craig at 707-785-2848.

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Telemedicine: The Next Investment In Consumer Health Care

eNotes Systems Plans to Enable Health Care at a Distance – Just What the Doctor Ordered

Pacific Palisades, Calif. (PRWEB) July 20, 2006 -- When it comes to consumer health care, technology will never replace the human factor such as the maverick medical genius of Dr. Gregory House depicted on FOX TV’s House or the friendly general practitioner at a medical center near you. But, telemedicine has the potential to extend the human touch and transform the way health care is delivered.

The American Telemedicine Association defines telemedicine as the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve patients' health status. Whether telemedicine is defined using layman’s terms—(the transmission of still images, video, and other forms of medical data between rural and urban areas) or tech-speak—(the use of advanced telecommunications technologies for the delivery of clinical care), telemedicine is a, multi-billion dollar market that is destined to improve consumer health care around the globe.

The application may be as straightforward as two healthcare professionals talking about a case over the phone or as intricate as using satellite technology and video-conferencing equipment to conduct a real-time consultation between medical specialists in two different states or even countries.

As telemedicine technologies continues to experience rapid growth, with companies like AT&T, Intel Corporation-Digital Health Group, and Sony Electronics providing the bandwidth and hardware, it allows innovative companies such as Los Angeles-based eNotes Systems (OTCBB:ENSY), which is currently developing their product suite, to make telemedicine a reality, enabling physicians and other health care providers to examine, treat and monitor patients remotely without compromising standards of care.

"Simply stated, telemedicine is about enabling providers of healthcare services to deliver quality care to individuals who are remotely located from the specialty health care they need. Whether it's allowing physicians to examine patients via the Internet from miles away or continuing education for rural health practitioners who may not be able to take part in professional meetings or educational opportunities, telemedicine is experiencing rapid expansion around the globe," said Jeff Flammang, CEO of eNotes Systems.

For stock investors and early shareholders looking for high growth investment opportunities, their next investment opportunity may be in developmental stage telemedicine technology companies. Whether an investment in telemedicine benefits radiology--so specialists can read and interpret x-rays on-line--or cardiology—so reports such as electrocardiograms (EKGs) can be readily transmitted from an EKG machine for reading and interpretation—it’s evident to eNotes Systems that these kind of technologies in the health care industry are needed and are here to stay, reaching doctors and patients alike in all corners of the globe.

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Senate Bill Confirms Canadian Pharmacies as Necessary Healthcare Solution

Drug importation debate stoked by passage of U.S. Senate Bill prohibiting Customs officials from seizing medications from Canada. New political momentum verifies Canadian online pharmacies are still a recommended cure for excessive drug prices and that the mail will get through.

Winnipeg, Canada (PRWeb) July 20, 2006 – The U.S. senate has affirmed its support for drug importation from Canada by passing a bill aimed at curbing Customs seizures of packages sent by licensed online Canadian pharmacies. By a 68-32 vote, the Senate has demonstrated that Canadian pharmacies are alive and well and offering the best alternative to outrageously high drug prices. Legitimate pharmacies like Rx Care Canada (www.RxCareCanada.com) dispense safe and affordable prescription medications and guarantee delivery.

The Senate legislation was introduced by Sen. David Vitter, Louisiana Republican:
"We should demand that Customs and Border Protection focus on the true priority that we face on the war on terror," said Vitter, of efforts to secure U.S. borders. "Stripping small amounts of prescription drugs from the hands of seniors ... that should not be a priority."

Canadian online pharmacies are more relevant than ever because they offer international options for fulfilment of prescriptions at even lower prices through partner pharmacies licensed in their home jurisdiction. With a simple toll free call, Americans that pay out-of-pocket for their medications can enjoy immense savings. Ordering through a trusted Canadian pharmacy may be a welcome solution for the un and underinsured as well as seniors that have fallen into the infamous Medicare D doughnut hole.

“We’ve gone global and our patients love it” explains William Skubovius, Chief Operating Officer of Rx Care Canada.Com Pharmacy (www.RxCareCanada.com). “They now have a safe conduit to low cost medications worldwide proving that affordability need not come at the expense of safety.”

Canadian pharmacies applaud the Senate action, and it appears that seizure activity has already subsided in recent months. The reduction in seizures coupled with re-ship policies that guarantee patient delivery have maintained the trust and viability of international mail-order pharmacies like Rx Care Canada.

“The seizure issue has been grossly overstated. Less than 1% of packages are intercepted and those that are get re-shipped immediately”, adds Skubovius. “American consumers need not be deterred, Canadian pharmacies are back and are bigger and better than ever.”

RxCareCanada Pharmacy is licensed by the Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association (IPS license # 32690) and has been safely dispensing medications to American patients for 4 years. All Canadian drugs are dispensed and carefully reviewed by licensed pharmacists.

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Seniors Utilized Phone Service to Order Cheap Prescription Medicine

Ordering Cheap Medicne by Phone Helps seniors without conmuters. Rising costs of prescription drugs and the loop holes in Medicare will put millions of older Americans and people with disabilities in a big money crunch. MyStoreForMeds.com has 3000+ generic drugs and provides the convenience and savings of an online discount medicine store.

Florida (PRWEB) July 19, 2006 -- Americans pay more for prescription drugs than any other people in the world. Additionally, prescription drug expenditures make up the fastest-growing segment of the increasingly expensive U.S. health care system. While the popularity of online pharmacies has continued to grow, seniors or anyone "computer challenged” are out in the cold of the increasing popular use of online pharmacy and cheap medicine stores. With more then 45 million Americans without prescription medicine insurance coverage, www.MyStoreForMeds.com online service is a lifesaver, with help only a phone call away.

Over the past five months, virtually all Medicare (Part D) plans raised prices for the top drugs prescribed to seniors, according to a report issued by the Health Consumer Organization, Families USA. The report, based on pricing data submitted by the plans to the federal government, contradicts the Bush Administration’s assertions that the new Medicare drug program is effectively moderating rising drug costs.

The Families USA report examines Part D plan prices for the top 20 drugs prescribed for seniors. It found that:

*100 percent of Part D plans raised their prices for Zocor (40 mg), a cholesterol-lowering drug.
*Almost 99 percent of Part D plans raised their prices for Fosamax (70 mg), a drug used to treat osteoporosis.
*More than 97 percent of the plans raised their prices for Lipitor (10 mg), a cholesterol-lowering drug.
*More than 96 percent of the plans raised their prices for Actonel (35 mg), Toprol XL (50 mg and 100 mg), and Xalatan (0.005%), drugs used for osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and glaucoma, respectively.
*More than 94 percent of the plans raised their prices for Celebrex (200 mg), Nexium (40 mg), and Norvasc (5 mg), drugs used to treat pain, gastrointestinal problems, and heart problems, respectively.
*More than 92 percent of plans raised their prices for Aricept (10 mg), and 89 percent raised their prices for Plavix (75 mg), drugs used for Alzheimer’s disease and stroke, respectively.

“At the same time that the Bush Administration and Congressional leaders are touting the effectiveness of the Medicare drug plans, those plans are quietly raising the prices that they charge,” said Ron Pollack, Executive Director of Families USA. “As a result, seniors will pay more and more -- as will America’s taxpayers."

According to industry experts, in coming months, millions of older Americans and people with disabilities will face a lapse in coverage known as the "doughnut hole" when their annual drug spending hits $2,250. At that point, Medicare drug plans stop paying for medications and require members to absorb another $3,600 in out-of-pocket costs before coverage resumes. And even while the plans aren't paying for their drugs, participants must continue to pay their monthly premiums. That is in addition to the 45 million Americans without any prescription medicine insurance coverage.

Likewise, a recent report issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services prescription drug costs are expected to increase by 12.6% a year for the next 10 years,. By 2010, 16% of what Americans spend each year on personal health care will be spent on prescription drugs, the department said. In 1999, it was 9.4%.As a result, even those with prescription drug coverage are being told by their insurance companies that they will have to pick up more of the tab for prescriptions.

Villar continued, "We feel like were able to put together this situation for www.mystoreformeds.com with great timing. We are happy to be able to be a part of a solution for many Americans who need affordable prescriptions medicines.”

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Jury Awards Over $11.5 Million in Asbestos Case

A jury awarded over $1.1 million to a Navy veteran suffering from asbestosis and $400,000 to his wife for the loss of his companionship. The defendant acted with malice or oppression, according to the jury, which added another $10 million in punitive damages against the company.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 15, 2006 -- A jury awarded over $1.1 million to a Navy veteran suffering from asbestosis and $400,000 to his wife for the loss of his companionship. The defendant, Asbestos Corporation Limited, acted with malice or oppression, according to the jury, which added another $10 million in punitive damages against the company.

Asbestos Corporation Limited is the owner and former operator of asbestos mines in the Thetford Mines region of Quebec, Canada. The plaintiffs are Joseph and Mary Garza, who currently live in Longmont, Colorado.

In early 2004, Mr. Garza was diagnosed with asbestosis, a progressive and debilitating scarring of the lung tissue that is caused by exposure to asbestos. He was placed on supplemental oxygen, which he has used on a 24-hour basis for over two years. He also takes various medications for chest discomfort and to control the anxiety caused by his breathing problems. Mrs. Garza is disabled and had relied on her husband to perform household services, such as cooking, cleaning, gardening and maintenance.

Mr. Garza was a fireman and boilerman aboard several ships during his career in the Navy from 1948 through 1957. He worked in boiler rooms, close quarters in which he was exposed to asbestos-containing cements, insulation, gaskets and packing.

The Navy often used Eagle Picher Super 66 insulating cement aboard its ships during this time period. Mixing, applying or cleaning up of this dry powder material releases extremely high levels of asbestos, according to expert testimony. Mr. Garza personally mixed and applied Eagle Picher Super 66 insulating cements to make repairs, as well as working near others performing the same tasks, but never received, nor wore any form of respiratory protection. He saw no warnings regarding health hazard on the packaging of this material.

The defendant, Asbestos Corporation Limited, was the exclusive supplier of asbestos fiber to Eagle Picher Industries from 1935 through 1957. The asbestos used in Eagle Picher Super 66 insulating cement was entirely comprised of Asbestos Corporation Limited’s asbestos fiber.

Asbestos Corporation Limited did not put warning labels about asbestos health hazards on its bags until early 1970. Sales brochures, introduced as evidence, showed that the company did not warn about asbestos dangers or advise consumers about safe work practices prior to that date. The company continues to receive income from the mining and sale of asbestos through a limited partnership.

The case is Mary and Joseph Garza v Asbestos Corporation Limited, San Francisco Superior Court, #438144. The plaintiffs were represented at trial by Christopher Andreas and Paul Vaillancourt of the law firm of Brayton Purcell LLP. Asbestos Corporation Limited was represented at trial by Randall Bernard of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP of San Francisco, California.

About Brayton Purcell

For over 20 years, Brayton Purcell has helped clients protect their legal rights in the face of devastating losses such as illness, injuries, and harm to family members. The law firm enjoys a national reputation for the high quality of its personal injury and product liability work, particularly in the area of asbestos litigation. For more information, call 415-898-1555 or visit the firm web site at http://www.braytonlaw.com.

For information about asbestos and asbestos-related diseases, see the firm’s web sites, Mesothelioma Network, http://www.mesotheliomasite.com and Asbestos Network, http://www.asbestosnetwork.com.

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Why Have We Become a Prozac Nation?

Pills have become a way of life.

(PRWEB) July 14, 2006 -- Without a doubt, our world has become more complicated. Stress, anxiety and insomnia have become a way of life for many of us, and in turn, we are all reaching for pills to alleviate the symptoms.

When did this trend begin? And as a result, how many of us are now taking medications that we have tried to stop -- without success?

Only three years ago, Alesandra Rain, co-founder of Label Me Sane, was addicted to a cocktail of medications. She was not someone who doctor-shopped or took them other than how they were prescribed. But over a ten-year period, she watched her health deteriorate.

“I was prescribed a tranquilizer first, as I couldn’t sleep,” states Rain. “As time went on my body grew accustomed to the medication and I needed more. By the end, I was on seven different drugs and I could no longer sleep at all,” concludes Rain.

This is a common occurrence, as nearly half the public are on at least one medication, with many on multiple drugs to diminish their anxiety, depression and insomnia. The use of drugs such as Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Celexa and Cymbalta are common occurrences. But also what is used even more frequently is the tranquilizer class of medications, such as Ativan, Ambien, Xanax, Klonopin and Valium. Unfortunately, the sedative class medications have a high addiction rate and can be extremely dangerous to just quit.

Alesandra sought help to withdraw from her medications, and when her efforts proved unsuccessful, she quit cold-turkey in a treatment center. It was the horrific withdrawals that drove her to found an organization to help others, while also working with doctors and researchers to develop a program that would assist others with a gradual step-down off the meds.

“It has been the most rewarding experience,” states Rain. “Last year alone we helped thousands of people all over the United States and on four continents, and the best part is that the supplements we use were specifically designed to support brain function and to help the body minimize the withdrawals,” concludes Rain.

This is a silent epidemic, as most will not admit they are taking a behavioral drug. Yet it is common for individuals to express a loss in their spirituality, creativity and cognitive function.

Rain’s experience on the medications and her journey back to health is chronicled in her novel "Deeds of Trust." She is an international speaker and author who has dedicated her life to help others avoid the life threatening withdrawals she suffered.

For more information on how to withdraw safely or for natural solutions for stress, contact http://www.pointofreturn.com or call tollfree 866.605.2333.

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Free Drug Plan Offers an Average Savings of 20% to Americans

The free card from www.YourRxCard.com can save the average American.

(PRWEB) July 12, 2006 -- According to The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, even Americans covered under Medicare’s new program will face an average out-of-pocket prescription drug expense of $970 in 2006. On top of that, it’s estimated that 25-26 million Americans have no drug coverage at all, according to Rex Bowden, who serves as President for www.YourRxCard.com. The site is offering all Americans a free prescription drug card that can be used on all prescription drugs, including those not covered by Medicare or a patient’s insurance company, with an average discount of 20% and some discounts up to 75%.

This new free prescription drug card can be obtained instantly at www.YourRxCard.com, from any computer with access to a printer. It can also be used right away, and with no exclusions.

Here is an example of the savings possible for uninsured, or underinsured, Americans:

According to the medication pricing tool at www.YourRxCard.com, a 90 tablet bottle of 20mg of Lipitor (the popular high cholesterol medication) would cost approximately $327. With an average savings of 20% using the new free prescription drug card, patients could save approximately $65, lowering their out-of-pocket expense to $262 if they had no prescription drug coverage.

In addition to providing discounts to uninsured Americans, the free prescription drug card can also be used by individuals with insurance to help offset the costs of drugs not covered by the patient’s insurance company.

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YourRxCard.com is a free prescription drug card program being produced to help all Americans cut their prescription drug costs. Individuals can download and print their free prescription drug card from www.YourRxCard.com, and receive savings of up to 75% at more than 50,000 national, regional, and local pharmacies. There are no deductibles, no waiting periods, and no pre-existing exclusions with the use of the card.

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MyMedLab.com and Chromosomal Laboratory Announce Partnership to Deliver Cutting-Edge DNA Testing Directly to Consumers

Chromosomal Laboratory of Phoenix, AZ, a DNA testing specialist and MyMedLab.com, a national Direct-to-Consumer provider, announce a new partnership. Working together allows each to concentrate on their respective specialties while continuing to be innovators in their field. The combination of services is designed to put state-of-the-art DNA Testing in the hands of every consumer.

Joplin, MO (PRWEB) July 11, 2006 -- Completion of the Human Genome Project continues to result in new discoveries in the field of Genetics on a nearly routine basis. Chromosomal Labs, a proven leader in the DNA field, specializes in many testing methods and services that didn’t exist even a few years ago. The process of unlocking the mystery of our genetic code is revolutionizing the health care and legal industries simultaneously. The newly formed partnership provides a way to speed up the delivery process for both current and future technologies.

One service that will be available immediately to consumers will be DNA Paternity Testing, or identifying a child’s biological father by DNA. Establishing paternity includes not only the legal issues of parental custody and child support but is becoming increasing important in providing new health insight into family history and chronic disease. DNA Paternity services will now be available nationwide, directly to consumers (except in New York state where consumers will need a doctor’s order to access testing) from MyMedLab.com corporate web site.

The national presence of MyMedLab.com allows families living in different parts of the country to use a single source for the entire process. It gives consumers direct access to convenient, affordable testing in their own community through MyMedLab's network of more than 2000 partner collection sites across the U.S. Sample collection for DNA Paternity testing utilizes buccal swabs, or check swabs, that are both non-invasive and completely painless. Results of these tests are legally binding and court admissible in all 50 states.

Private cases, or those not involving legal issues, can be purchased from the MyMedLab.com web site and collected in the privacy of the home. Consumers receive a collection kit that includes everything needed to perform the “cheek swab” collection along with a mailer to ship samples directly to Chromosomal. Private case testing allows sensitive family issues to be dealt with in a manner that maintains strict privacy and limits family disruptions. The entire process is completely confidential and provides guaranteed accurate results within 3 business days.

Additional services including Forensic Testing and Genealogy will continue to be added as the technology becomes available. “We are very excited to be offering several new and fascinating ancestry tests through MyMedLab.com that allow people to trace their ancestral heritage back up to 60,000 years,” reports Vladimir Bolin, CEO of Chromosomal Laboratories, Inc.

“This new technology provide a fascinating look at a person’s entire ancestral migration going all the way back to Genetic Adam in Africa. Males pass the Y Chromosome to their sons unchanged except for a very small number of mutations or changes in the "Y" chromosome. These “point mutations”, as they’re called, allow us to follow a male’s ancestral migration into Europe, the Middle East, and beyond”, says Bolin.         

MyMedLab.com will continue to use its expertise in consumer education to remove barriers in a health care system that predates the “Information Age”. David Clymer, CEO of MyMedLab.com explains, “The old version simply doesn’t account for an educated patient or today’s information-savvy consumer. One could go even further by saying that health care is the only industry left that protects the consumer from their own information.

Patients today encounter many obstacles for even routine tasks like viewing medical records at their doctor’s office. This process, guaranteed by recent HIPAA regulations, can require signing multiple consent forms just to see your own records. It’s not uncommon for most consumers to have never seen their lab results or much less have a copy for future reference. The old version leaves consumers completely dependent on their provider for all their health education and how much the provider is willing to disclose.

This is most apparent in the area of Wellness. Doctors today, see more patients a day than ever before. Limited time with patients requires treating a health problem quickly leaving little time to talk about wellness and prevention. At MyMedLab.com, we know the field of Genetics will play a huge part in the future of health care. It will provide answers to many age-old questions. Partnering with Chromosomal allows us to stay on the cutting edge of the science and play a major role in fundamentally changing the way consumers learn about their health.”

Clymer says, “The real mission of MyMedLab.com is to help consumers create their own Confidential Health Record, much like they already have for financial and legal matters. Knowing family history and tracking health over time are the keys to understanding health, it’s exactly what their doctor does. The difference is that instead of thousands of cases to learn about like their physician, the consumer only one, their own. The amount of information that is available to consumers today is truly mind-boggling, what it requires is time and access. MyMedLab.com is committed to delivering the science that consumers need to make wiser choices about their health.    

Combining your family’s genetic pre-disposition with periodic screenings can virtually stop many chronic diseases from ever developing. That’s Wellness. In health care today, 20% of the patients use 80% of the care that is given. Our consumers are the 80% of Americans trying desperately to stay healthy and out of the “Sick Care” system. That system focuses on the treatment of existing disease; the future uses science to prevent them. It can identify many potential problems early, even before symptoms arise. This is when changes in lifestyle can have a huge impact on many chronic diseases like Type II Diabetes and Heart Disease.

We can’t help but be excited about our partnership with Chromosomal. The fascinating field of Genetics, though still in its infancy, is quickly finding its way into all areas of daily life. We’re thrilled to be a part of bringing this potentially life-saving information to consumers. There are so many exciting things coming in the near future and this collaboration will insure that the public can take full advantage of the emerging technology.

Our partnership will also utilize all of the advances in the delivery of information to the public. New vehicles like podcasts, streaming video and on-demand information will play a huge part as we move forward. These new platforms allow even complicated subjects to be seen and explained in terms that consumers can understand.”

About MyMedLab.com
MyMedLab.com is a revolutionary health care provider designed to be a consumer-friendly source of potentially life saving health information. The company has been providing convenient, affordable, and high quality testing services to physicians and patients in the Midwest since 1993. Over the last 2 years, MyMedLab’s founder and CEO, David Clymer, has combined his 25 years of lab expertise with his passion for innovation to create a new national health information source for consumers called MyMedLab.com.

MyMedLab.com is a Direct-to-Consumer provider of over 1,500 different tests to patients in the US and around the world. Through its partnerships with the nation’s leading Reference Labs, MyMedLab.com.com provides convenient, affordable, and high quality diagnostic testing services. For more information, please visit www.MyMedLab.com.

The MyMedLab.com.com team includes a MD Medical Director and a Naturopathic Physician whose role is to enhance the consumer’s experience for both traditional and natural treatment choices.

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Three Million Dollar Malpractice Verdict Returned against 2005 Cataract and Refractive Surgeon of the Year

Three million dollar malpractice verdict returned against 2005 Cataract and Refractive Surgeon of the Year in Nassau County, New York under index Number 8476/2002.

Garden City, NY (PRWEB) July 10, 2006 -- Keith, Shapiro & Ford, a Garden City, New York based law firm received a three million dollar verdict in a LASIK Malpractice Trial in Nassau County, New York involving a LASIK surgery performed on January 7, 2000 (index number 8476/2002). The plaintiff suffered from post–LASIK ectasia which was claimed to have resulted from pre-existing form fruste keratoconus as well as an insufficient residual stromal bed. It was also claimed that the informed consent was insufficient notwithstanding an eight page Informed Consent Document, a video, a brochure and a general discussion of the risks with a referring optometrist.

The plaintiff, a 43 year old woman, is still wearing contact lenses but her treating optometrist testified that she is getting near to the point where she will only have surgical options.

The Defendant doctor was Eric D. Donnefeld. Donnenfeld who was chosen as the 2005 National Cataract and Refractive Surgeon of the Year by the Journal Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. Dr. Donnenfeld is Dr. Donnenfeld is a National Medical Director of TLC. has according to his website has trained more surgeons to perform refractive surgery than any other doctor in New York.

The case took nine days to complete and the jury deliberated for approximately five hours. The total jury verdict broken down as $1,000,000.00 for past pain and suffering, $1,000,000.00 for future pain and suffering and $1,000,000.00 for future medical expenses. There was never an offer on the case. The jury rejected the insufficient residual stromal bed theory but found a departure as to the diagnoses of form fruste keratoconus and they also found the informed consent to be inadequate.

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Practice Partner Completes SureScripts® Certification Process to Connect Thousands of Physicians and Pharmacies

Practice Partner, a leader in the development of electronic health records (EHR) and practice management software, announced today that it has completed the SureScripts certification process and is now a SureScripts Certified Solutions Provider™.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) June 30, 2006 -- Practice Partner, a leader in the development of electronic health records (EHR) and practice management software, announced today that it has completed the SureScripts certification process and is now a SureScripts Certified Solutions Provider™.

Through a connection to the SureScripts Electronic Prescribing Network™, Practice Partner Patient Records users can securely and reliably exchange prescription data with pharmacies. Providers can send prescriptions to pharmacies as a secure electronic message, eliminating the need for printing or faxing. The connection also streamlines the prescription renewal process. Pharmacies can securely send renewal requests electronically and physicians can authorize the request online in seconds, saving physician practices valuable time by reducing pharmacy phone calls and faxes.

“We are excited to provide our clients with the ability to communicate electronically with pharmacies. It will greatly improve workflow for practices, especially when it comes to handling renewal requests,” commented Andrew G. Ury, M.D., founder and CEO of Practice Partner. “Our relationship with SureScripts is just another example of our dedication to helping practices increase productivity and improve quality of care.”

The community pharmacy industry estimates that thousands of physicians in the United States could be using their existing electronic medical record (EMR) or prescription writing software to electronically prescribe. The missing ingredient for most is a network connection to their local pharmacies. Minus that connection, the best these physicians can do is use their computer or handheld device to fax prescriptions to their local pharmacists’ fax machines.

“It’s exciting to work with an established provider of electronic health record systems like Practice Partner, who recognizes the value of two-way, pharmacy connected, electronic prescribing in a clinical environment,” said Rick Ratliff, chief operating officer of SureScripts. “By connecting to the SureScripts network, Practice Partner is enabling thousands of physicians to increase office efficiency, save time and, most importantly, improve patient safety. A direct electronic connection with pharmacies is central to eliminating the faxes, phone calls and other potential points for error in the prescribing process.”

About Practice Partner
Practice Partner, formerly known as Physician Micro Systems, Inc. or PMSI, is a leading provider of integrated electronic health record and practice management software. Founded in 1983, Practice Partner is a privately held, independent corporation that has been profitable since 1991. More than 5,000 physicians and 1,500 ambulatory care practices of all sizes and specialties—from solo-practitioners to large, multi-site practices—use Practice Partner's award-winning software to increase productivity and improve quality of care.

For more information about Practice Partner, visit www.practicepartner.com or contact Jessica Blue of Zarb Consulting at 919-845-9100.

About SureScripts
SureScripts®, the largest network provider of electronic prescribing services, is committed to building relationships within the health care community and working collaboratively with key industry stakeholders and organizations to improve the safety, efficiency and quality of health care by improving the overall prescribing process. At the core of this improvement effort is the SureScripts Electronic Prescribing Network™, a health care infrastructure which establishes electronic communications between pharmacists and physicians and enables the two-way electronic exchange of prescription information. Today, 90 percent of all pharmacies in the United States are certified on the SureScripts network. More information about SureScripts is available at www.surescripts.com.

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