Smith & Nephew (NYSE:SNN; LSE:SN), the global medical technology business, today announced the results of a new study for its BIRMINGHAM HIP(TM) Resurfacing (BHR) System. The study, carried out at the request of the FDA, followed the progress of the first 400 BHR patients in the United Kingdom and found that after 10 years, 99% were either satisfied or extremely satisfied with their BHR procedure. "These results further exemplify why the BHR Hip is unlike any other metal-on-metal implant," ... read more

Voices Heard Media, a leader in embeddable user engagement applications, is preparing for award season with a new Academy Award Ballot. The Ballot features a custom skin, multiple categories and the ability for users to vote and comment on each nomination, along with a video and photo hosting feature where users can see nominations before they vote. Voices Heard Media helps businesses and brands drive a social return on investment (SROI) by increasing time users spend on a website, driving ... read more

Verizon Wireless announced today it invested nearly $155 million in 2011 to improve and expand access to its wireless broadband and voice service in Tennessee. The company, which operates the fastest and most reliable 4G network in America, expanded its 4G LTE network last year to Chattanooga, Clarksville, Cleveland, Knoxville and TriCities. Nashville was one of the first markets in the world to gain 4G LTE, which Verizon launched in the city in December 2010. Verizon Wireless projects it will ... read more

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E. Dwayne Lett, MD, announces that The Lett Center now has the Pelleve® Wrinkle Reduction System, a revolutionary skin tightening radiofrequency technology system for non-ablative facial rejuvenation. Pelleve is ideal for patients with mild to moderate wrinkles who cannot take time off from work to have a more traditional laser resurfacing. It is safe, affordable, non-invasive and gives visible facial rejuvenation with no downtime. About E. Dwayne Lett, MD: Dr. Lett is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery ... read more

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CPIX) today announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office relating to its new formulation of Acetadote® (acetylcysteine) Injection, which is used to treat acetaminophen poisoning. The new formulation was FDA approved in 2011 and listed in the "Orange Book," the FDA's official register of approved pharmaceutical products. Once issued, the patent will expire in August 2025. This composition of matter patent represents another significant milestone ... read more

WACKER POLYSILICON, an international chemical company that specializes in the production of polysilicon (a key ingredient for solar power panels), opened the innovative new WACKER INSTITUTE today in Chattanooga, Tenn. The institute, which is on the Chattanooga State Community College campus, will serve as a cutting-edge tech training program for future WACKER employees. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120208/CL50164 ) "The concept of the WACKER INSTITUTE is a pioneering and innovative learning experience that both Chattanooga State and WACKER jointly feel is consistent and symbolic ... read more

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CPIX) announced today that it will release 2011 year-end financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. A conference call and live Internet webcast will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. To participate in the call, please dial 877-303-1298 (for U.S. callers) or 253-237-1032 (for international callers). A rebroadcast of the teleconference will be available for one week and can be accessed ... read more

Gradspring, a free tool for the HR community, announced the West Coast regional launch of their new career resource service today. Gradspring caters to top companies, providing connections to a qualified pool of enthusiastic entry-level professionals. Gradspring works because ... read more

Resource Anesthesia, an anesthesia contract management company based in Knoxville, TN, has added several new locations to its management portfolio. Phil Haynie, MBA, MSN, CRNA, president of Resource Anesthesia, announced today that the company has added the following facilities to its roster of anesthesia management clients: The Specialty Hospital of Washington -- Hadley, 4601 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue S.W., Washington, D.C. 20032-1199; Saint Joseph -- London, 1001 Saint Joseph Lane, London, KY 40741 (Obstetric Anesthesia Services only); Fayette County Memorial ... read more

MModal Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: MODL), a leading provider of clinical narrative capture services, Speech Understanding™ technology and clinical documentation workflow, today announced that Henry C. Wolf has been appointed to the board of directors, effective immediately. Mr. Wolf replaces Merle L. Gilmore, who recently resigned from the ... read more

The Verizon Foundation has awarded Tennessee schools grants totaling $50,000 to enhance their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs using resources at Thinkfinity.org, an award-winning educational website with tens of thousands of free, engaging materials for teachers and students. Thinkfinity.org contains resources that make learning fun, including K-12 lesson plans, in-class activities and videos that can be found quickly and searched by grade level, keyword or subject. "Verizon Thinkfinity.org offers high-end resources to our students' educators, allowing quick and easy ... read more

InVivoLink and the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) have announced the two organizations will collaborate on technology that automates the feed of orthopedic implant data to the AJRR’s registry platform. The direct link between InVivoLink’s registry data acquisition tools and ... read more

Inventory Locator Service,® LLC (ILS), home of the world’s most active aviation marketplace, ILSmart, recently selected Gael Ltd to represent and promote their Supply Chain Solutions across the Middle East region. The partnership gives ILS an expanded reach in ... read more

In 1962, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital opened its doors amid an emotionally charged debate regarding how to treat childhood cancer. At that time, few children with the most common form of childhood cancer survived, and many physicians believed treatment was futile. St. Jude physicians and researchers took a radically different approach, and these efforts proved pivotal in changing the way the world treats childhood cancer. St. Jude is recognized for playing a significant role in improving overall survival rates ... read more

Goba, the creator of the popular app and engagement engine for getting people together in person, announces its Southwest Giveaway for the month of February. All Goba users that use the Goba app to invite friends to an event, group or place in the month of February are automatically entered to win a $500 southwestgiftcard®. In addition, the person who invites the most people to events, groups and places using Goba will win a $250 southwestgiftcard®! (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111102/CL98555LOGO ) "Everywhere we ... read more

Wright Medical Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WMGI) today announced that it will host a conference call on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time to discuss the Company’s operating results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. Operating results will be released at 3:00 ... read more

InfoSystems, one of the fastest-growing technology, communications and software solutions providers in the Southeast, announces the addition of three industry veterans to their sales and marketing team. Glenn Drawdy, senior solution architect, and Dave Robinson, senior enterprise solutions specialist, are ... read more

MModal Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: MODL), a leading provider of clinical narrative capture services, Speech Understanding technology and clinical documentation workflow, today announced that management will give a presentation at the UBS 22nd Annual Global Healthcare Services Conference on February 7-8, 2012, at the Grand Hyatt New York. ... read more

Bunzl Distribution USA, Inc., a leading provider of disposable operating supplies and related outsourcing services, has selected NavigatorMD, Inc. as its primary claims data analytics and plan modeling software vendor. Bunzl Distribution will use Design180®, a health plan management software ... read more