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Also recognized as "The Invisible Disease," endometriosis currently affects 200 million women around the globe. Endometriosis is a painful condition that is also a common cause of infertility but is treatable with medical and surgical treatments. March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, and MyIdentityDoctor.com strongly endorses this month with education about diagnosing and treating this disease.

Citing an example of how its rep-less model helps hospitals with the bottom line, Michigan-based medical device manufacturing company, Royal Oak Medical Devices (ROMD), has announced that hospitals employing the ROMD system are saving tens of thousands and, in some cases, more than $100,000 in less than one year of use. The company recently announced that its uniquely rep-less and cost-saving model for directly providing high quality, US made surgical tools and devices is now available nationally.

The Wheel-A-John is a revolutionary, self-contained system that offers waterless, hands-free external relief for those in manual wheelchairs.  Located on the web at www.wheelajohn.com , the Wheel-A-John eliminates the need for wet diapers, cuts down on urinary tract infections and offers wheelchair occupants of any age a safe, private and dignified way to relieve their bladders without drawing attention to themselves.  Now, creator John Kicos has lauched an IndieGoGo campaign at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/to-decrease-urinary-tract-infections-for-seniors to raise funds to produce and distribute the Wheel-A-John to all who need it.

March is National Kidney Month, sponsored by the American Kidney Fund. Currently 31 million Americans live with chronic kidney disease. There are a number of events taking place during the month including Kidney Action Day on the Hill, Memphis Kidney Action Day, and more. To help keep those with kidney disease maintain their health, doctors encourage them to wear medical ID bracelets in the form of diabetes bracelet, dialysis bracelet, insulin dependent bracelet and other types of diabetic medical bracelets.

First Response System.com has announced the launch of their newly re-designed website to reflect the latest and most significant advancements in medical alarm system technology. First Response System, a leading national provider of senior emergency response systems, has created a more modernized, and thus enhanced, website to more effectively communicate and market its most comprehensive product line to these targeted consumers for 2015 and beyond.

Colorectal cancer strikes between 200 thousand and three million people in the U.S. annually. Considered mostly a "Western" disease, this killer is less likely to affect the people of Asia and Africa because of the limited fat content in their diet. President Clinton declared March to be Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and during the month of March people are asked to wear the color blue because a blue star has been designated as the symbol to not only fight against colorectal cancer, but as a tribute to those whose lives have been lost to the disease.

Titanovo Inc. is pleased to announce it has launched its at-home, saliva-based telomere testing kit. The kit, which allows users to measure the length of their telomeres, was released on the Indiegogo platform for a price of $89. Users of the kit need only to use a cotton swab, provided by the Company, to collect DNA from their inner cheek. Titanovo then offers clients data correlating their telomere length to environmental, genealogical, genetic, and regional factors. The test also provides researchers with anonymous health information which may play a key role in future medical breakthroughs.

With this new trend of eating healthier and exercising regularly, more and more people start to pay attention to what they eat and even more attention on their appearance. Everybody knows that a healthy mind has to stay in a healthy body. And for that, people started to join gyms, run in the parks or even do all kinds of activities which involves putting a lot of effort. With a lot of effort comes great results but also can appear problems with your knees or ankles if you overreact. For that not to happen, we have to take care and prevent any injury that may arise and wear a knee brace or an ankle brace or even both.

These days people face a very hard time in finding the best treatment for eczema or AD (atopic dermatitis). Initially people thought eczema is a common inflammatory skin disease that affects 4% to 7% of adults, and 15% to 25% of children worldwide and as per the statistics the highest numbers of eczema patients belong to the Asia. But what is in actual and how it spreads? Atopic eczema is a skin disease which causes defects in the epidermal barrier, or the external layer of the skin? Eczema is also known as an immune-driven disease that turn into the secondary defects which causes in the epidermal skin barrier.

The independent living solutions company, Mobility123, displayed a booth at the Atlantic City Home and Garden Show, which took place from February 20th to the 22nd. The company exhibited their extensive product line that consisted of quality home modifications. Attendees of the show were able to stop by the company's booth to learn about the available home amenities and additions that serve to create a safer environment. Safe living specialists of Mobility123 at the event talked to visitors about their accessible remodeling, construction, and assistive technology services.

Every year, March is designated as Red Cross Month by the President of the United States. The American Red Cross plays a vital role in helping those in need, not just in March, but every day of the year. In fact, every eight minutes the American Red Cross brings hope and help to those who need it. The heroes of the Red Cross are the citizens who donate time, funds or blood to help those who are suffering from tragedy.

Mobile phones, wireless routers, smart meters and more are all filling the air with electrical signals that actually affect our brains and over time, can damage them. BioPro is a passionate team of health awareness advocates promoting personal safety around cell phones, technology and other devices that act as pollutants in daily life. Working together, they create only the best quality health and wellness products and educational resources, empowering people to take control of their environment, reduce contaminants and enjoy a healthier life.

Multiple Sclerosis (meaning multiple scars on the brain) affects the central nervous system and can interrupt the information that travels between the brain and the body. It is an unpredictable disease that, at this time, has no known cause. March is Multiple Sclerosis Education Month and My Identity Doctor encourages awareness of the disease to help its prevention and possible cure. They also encourage those suffering from the disease to wear a multiple sclerosis bracelet or some other form of medical alert jewelry for women and men.

Shreveport, LA Vonco Medical a leading provider of new and quality pre-owned and refurbished physical therapy, rehabilitation and medical equipment sales and support and Biodex recently partnered to provide Gamble Guest Care in Shreveport, LA with a 2 day continuing education course in which professionals from both Vonco and Biodex as well as an expert occupational therapist were flown in to oversee the training. More than 50 physical therapist attended the event which unveiled a major upgrade to Gamble Guest Care's rehabilitation facilities to the latest in Biodex Balance and rehabilitation products.

Since 1990 Vonco Medical has been one of a leading provider of physical therapy equipment, rehabilitation equipment and medical equipment. Vonco Medical provides the latest in new and preowned diathermy equipment at the industry's most competitive prices. Vonco Medical aims at serving their clients with more than 7500 rehabilitation facilities. With their combined sales experience of over 100 years, the company mainly focuses to treat their customers like a family, rather than just a number in the sales ledger.

Diabetes is, unfortunately, one of the most common American diseases. It is hereditary, but is also brought on by poor eating habits, a sedentary lifestyle and other changes that modern times have inflicted upon humans. American Diabetes Alert Day takes place on March 24th and MyIdentityDoctor.com is promoting this day through awareness to help prevent this disease.

Ramp It Up, LLC proudly announces it is now offering a free consultation for individuals with mobility challenges. Knowledgeable consultants work with consumers to find the best solution for their unique needs and circumstances. In addition, the company welcomes feedback on various products and services clients need to ensure they can satisfy clients in every respect. Individuals in need of portable ramps for sale, wheelchair lifts, and more find this company to be of great assistance.

Individuals with a heart condition live in a constant state of anxiety wondering if and when another stroke, heart attack or heart complication might occur. Compounding the anxiety is the idea that if an incident does occur, they would not be able to verbalize their situation to those around them or to medical personnel. For these reasons, heart patients are encouraged to wear medical alert jewelry such as a heart patient bracelet, hypertension bracelet or an arrhythmia bracelet for peace of mind and a quick diagnosis which could, ultimately, save their life.

Keebomed.com is a well-known online supplier for new and used medical equipment. They are now offering Doppler Diagnostic System EDAN U50 just for $13,999. They also deal in orthopedic systems such as surgical sutures, anesthesia machines and patient monitors.

There's been an uptick in patients complaining about upper back and neck pain – and doctors have finally put a name to the phenomenon. "Text neck" is the phrase used to describe the health condition where the neck is jutted forward – usually when texting on a smartphone or looking at a computer screen.

Individuals with blood clotting issues take prescription medication like Warfarin/Coumadin to help stop the formation of dangerous blood clots that can lead to a heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, even death. Warfarin is an anticoagulant that helps stop the blood from forming clots and in effect, thins the blood (though it is not considered a blood thinner).

Softnia has recently announced the debut of their high-quality, memory-foam coccyx orthopedic seat cushion at Amazon starting today, February 6. The product will be available to the public at the reduced price value of $39.99 due to the grand opening sale initiated by the company.

As many as 20 million women and ten million men suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime in the United States alone. National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which takes place February 22-28, was established to promote awareness of eating disorders, how to spot them, how to treat them, and how to save lives.

First Response System.com, America's leading provider of personal emergency response systems for independent older adults and individuals with chronic medical conditions, has launched an online education campaign focusing consumers on why emergency monitoring services should be considered a critical component when choosing the best medical alert system for seniors.

BioElectronics Corporation (OTC: BIEL), the maker of an industry leading family of bioelectric pain therapy devices, said today that its Executive Vice President, Dr. Deepak Kotak, was interviewed by CEOLIVE.TV as part of its Executive Interview Series.