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Doctor Who: Worlds in Time in Open Preview

2011-12-20 10:00:00

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BBC Worldwide Digital Entertainment and Games today announced the open preview launch of Doctor Who: Worlds in Time, the new browser-based, free-to-play multiplayer online game. Developed in partnership with Three Rings, an award-winning developer of persistent online worlds, such as Puzzle Pirates and Spiral Knights, the game is the first-ever multiplayer game based on the Doctor Who television series. (Photo:...

Non-Verbal Clues Guide Doctor-Patient Relationships, Clinical Judgments

2011-09-26 13:27:42

Videotaped sessions point to the unspoken messages doctors and patients send and receive Subtle and unspoken clues exchanged by patients and doctors exert an influence on medical care, according to a new study by the University of Michigan Health System. Researchers analyzed video recordings of routine checkups and conducted follow-up interviews with participants to help elucidate signals sent and received on both sides of the examination table. The method shows promise for improving...

Minnesota Vikings Percy Harvin Joins Shock DoctorÂ® Team

2011-08-10 04:00:00

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Minneapolis-based Shock DoctorÂ® - the authentic market leader and creators of innovative, unique performance-driven sports protection and the undisputed leader in mouthguard technology - announced today that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin will join its Team Shock Doctor, an elite group of athletes who use Shock Doctor sports protective gear. Harvin will have access to wear the full line of Shock Doctor's performance-driven sports...

Evidence In Motion Graduates Thirty-Two Students From Executive Program

2011-08-05 00:00:29

The Evidence In Motion (EIM) Institute of Health Professions is proud to announce thirty- two Executive Program in Private Practice Management (Executive Program) July 2011 graduates who received their Doctorates in Physical Therapy (DPT), had their DPT or are DPT candidates. EIM's Executive Program is a rigorous twelve-month "MBA style" educational program with advanced business courses allowing private practice physical therapy owners to implement strategies and tools that build a...

Change in Japanese Healthcare: Patient centric convenience with on-line, real-time, appointments at Japan's biggest Doctor/Hospital portal

2011-08-02 00:00:31

eHealthcare's ByoinNavi.jp Japan's largest doctor portal site for patients to find the right doctor introduces the first on-line, real-time, appointment system. Tokyo, Japan (PRWEB) August 01, 2011 On July 26, 2011 eHealthcare launched Japan's first, simple, real-time web Doctor appointment system; it is integrated in to the ByoinNavi (HospitalNavi) site (http://byoinnavi.jp). Japan's most popular doctor/clinic portal site with over 2 million unique visitors every month. Japan's...

Victor J. Dzau, M.D., Head of Duke University Health System, Receives Honorary Degree from the University of Glasgow

2011-06-16 10:00:00

DURHAM, N.C., June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Victor J. Dzau, M.D., Duke University chancellor for health affairs and chief executive officer of Duke University Health System, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Presentation of the honorary degree came June 15 on the university's Commemoration Day celebrating its founding in 1451. The honorary degree recognizes Dzau's distinction in and major contribution to the field of...

Sycamore Podiatrist Expands Patient Education Resources to Online Community with Radio Interviews

2011-05-09 00:00:28

Dr. Neil Levin, podiatrist in Sycamore, IL, invites patients to check out his radio interviews available via the practice's website. Sycamore, IL (PRWEB) May 08, 2011 Leading podiatrist in Sycamore, IL, Dr. Neil Levin, is pleased to announce new additions to the practice's informative website. Patients can visit the practice's interactive website to access valuable educational resources including online radio interviews and other valuable resources. By visiting the website for this...

How Can an Employer Spot a Fake Doctor Note? Health Specialist Gives Tips to HR Professionals to Combat Counterfeit Doctor Note

2011-04-11 00:00:38

It is illegal and morally wrong for an employee to submit a fake doctor's note to his or her employer. When these employees submit the doctor's note, it should be checked out. It so happens that when an employee uses a fake doctor's note once and gets away with it, he or she gets confident and will not hesitate to use it again. Employers should also make an effort to ensure that employees understand the penalties they can face if caught using fake doctor notes Los Angeles, CA...

Should You Use Fake Doctor Notes to Get Out of Work? Legal Specialist Warns Against Using Counterfeit Doctor Notes

2011-04-05 00:00:28

High number of people using these fake notes is unbelievable. It makes a person wonder whether with the changes taking place in the healthcare system, fake doctor notes will become a common thing. In fact, many people are using these fake doctor notes ever so often to escape from work or to get excused for not meeting a project deadline. The real question here is, "Should you use fake doctor note to get out of work?" Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 4, 2011 Recently, in February...

IDW Brings Doctor Who Comics to iPads, iPhones and PSPs

2011-03-20 00:01:44

BBC Worldwide America and IDW Publishing bring DOCTOR WHO comics to digital audiences worldwide. San Diego, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) March 19, 2011 IDW Publishing and BBC Worldwide America have today announced the global digital launch of IDW's critically acclaimed DOCTOR WHO comic book series. Doctor Who fans worldwide can now follow the Doctor's comic book adventures on their Apple iPads and iPhones, and Sony PSPs, along with IDW Publishing's entire catalog of DOCTOR WHO comics, which is now...