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Healthcare Scouts Attended the 43rd ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting and Exhibition conducted December 7-11, 2008 in Orlando Florida

The 43rd ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting and Exhibition theme this year was the “power of you”. Over 18,000 attendees gathered in the Orange County Convention Center with many highlights, including Elizabeth Edward’s “An Inspiring Life”... - December 13, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts

Nancy McFarlane Named 2008 Women Extraordinaire

MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that Nancy McFarlane, president of the pharmacy, has been named a Women Extraordinaire 2008 recipient by Business Leader magazine. The Women Extraordinaire awards recognize... - December 11, 2008 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

Allegro 3D Biocontainers Available from Pall Life Sciences -- High Clarity, Gas Impermeable to Protect Products During Single-Use Biotech, Pharmaceutical Processes

Pall Allegro™ 3D biocontainers from Pall Life Sciences are available worldwide. Specifically designed to enhance the performance of the company’s single-use systems for large-scale biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing applications. - December 10, 2008 - Pall Corporation

MedPro Rx, Inc. Releases Podcast on Scholarship Program for Students with Bleeding Disorders

Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced the release of a podcast about the pharmacy’s “Education Is Power” scholarship program. In the podcast, Kathy... - December 06, 2008 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

Dr. David Shearer of Integrated Clinical Trial Services Nominated for Drug Information Association Board of Directors

Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a full-service patient enrollment firm that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally to provide clinical trial patient recruitment, enrollment, retention and adherence, has announced that David M. Shearer, MD,... - December 04, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services

LegalView Updates Avandia Information Portal with News That Avandia May be More Dangerous Than Similar Drugs

LegalView recently relaunched is Avandia information portal with updated news that the type 2 diabetes drug has more safety risks than drugs of a similar nature. A study from U.S. researchers was published evaluating the dangers of the diabetes drugs and found Avandia as riskier for patients than Actos. - December 02, 2008 - LegalView

MedPro Rx, Inc. Names Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that Brad Andrews has been named senior vice president of sales and marketing. In this position, Andrews works as part of the senior... - November 28, 2008 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

Will European Transport Hub Stay Cool Under Pressure?

Brussels International Airport will receive a visit from cold chain supply experts as part of IQPC’s 8th Cool Chain Europe Conference. - November 23, 2008 - IQPC

MedPro Rx, Inc. Accepting Scholarship Applications

Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced applications are now open for their “Education Is Power” scholarship program. The annual scholarships are open to United States... - November 22, 2008 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

RNCOS Releases a New Report- Ukraine Pharma - New Opportunities for Growth

RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Ukraine Pharma - New Opportunities for Growth” to its report gallery. According to the new research report, Ukraine promises to be one of the most lucrative pharmaceutical markets in the world. In 2007, the Ukrainian... - November 22, 2008 - RNCOS

FDA to Share Perspective on Polymorphic Forms in Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs)

The FDA will make a presentation on ANDA's at the IQPC Polymorphism & Crystallisation Conference 2009. - November 22, 2008 - IQPC

Arrowhead Publishers Releases New Report Analyzing the Global Cancer Therapy Market

A New report from Arrowhead Publishers entitled Cancer Therapeutics: Market Insight and R&D Pipeline Analysis (http://www.arrowheadpublishers.com/reports/oncology/cancer-therapeutics-2008/) provides valuable insight into the global market for cancer therapies and developmental-stage therapies. - November 21, 2008 - Arrowhead Publishers and Conferences

Integrated Clinical Trial Services Releases Podcast on Effective Site Selection

Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS), a full-service patient enrollment firm that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally to provide clinical trial patient recruitment, enrollment, retention and adherence, has announced the release of a podcast... - November 20, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services

Nanion Increases Throughput and Cuts Costs with a New Industrial 96-Channel Patch Clamp Screening Robot

Today, Nanion announces the late-stage development of a new automated patch clamp platform: the SyncroPatch 96. Developed to meet the throughput demands of industrial ion channel drug screening and safety profiling, and with a price-per-data-point compatible with screening standards, the SyncroPatch 96 will offer the highest throughput in the market for high quality HTS-oriented ion channel screening. - November 20, 2008 - Nanion Technologies GmbH

GTCbio Announces Its 2nd Annual Oncology Biomarkers Conference

GTCbio just announced its 2nd Annual Oncology Biomarkers Conference taking place on January 19-20, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The conference will take attendees through “The Life Cycle of a Cancer Biomarker”; examining the path from the identification of a candidate biomarker, development... - November 19, 2008 - GTCbio

Saint-Gobain, AdvantaPure(R) Settle Patent Infringement Allegations Over Molded Tubing Sets; Licensing Agreement Entered Into

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation and NewAge(R) Industries/AdvantaPure have resolved a dispute regarding patents on tubing and connector technology. The two companies have entered into a licensing agreement. U.S. patent numbers 7,093,859 and 6,290,265 were at issue. - November 19, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

XTractor™ - a Powerful Scientific Literature Alert Service with Unlimited Free Access Creates a User Base of Over 900 Users from 150 Premier Organizations Worldwide

Molecular Connections announced today, that XTractor™ the first of its kind manually curated literature alert service has built a user base of over 900 from more than 150 premier organizations in less then 4 months from its launch. XTractor™ has been widely accepted and well received among the scientific fraternity both in the academia and the industry across the globe. - November 15, 2008 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.

Premarin Vaginal Cream FDA-Approved for Dyspareunia (Painful Intercourse)

The FDA has approved Premarin Vaginal Cream as the first prescription vaginal cream for postmenopausal dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse). - November 13, 2008 - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare Communications Group Expands Global Operations

Leading Pharmaceutical Clinical Trial Recruitment Firm Opens Offices in London and Singapore, Establishes New International Delivery Capabilities, Engages Medical Advisor, and Introduces New Global Technologies. - November 12, 2008 - Healthcare Communications Group

Integrated Clinical Trial Services Wins Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50 Award

Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS) (www.integratedtrials.com), a full-service patient enrollment firm that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally to provide clinical trial patient recruitment, enrollment, retention and adherence, has announced... - November 12, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services

MedPro Rx, Inc. Wins Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50 Award

Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that the company has won the Triangle Business Journal’s 2008 Fast 50 Award. Evaluated by PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, the award... - November 09, 2008 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

Recombinant Human Soluble RANKL (sRANKL) Launched in USA

OYC International Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of recombinant human soluble RANKL (sRANKL) to support osteoporosis and bone metabolism research initiatives. Receptor activator of NF-kB ligand (RANKL), also designated TRANCE, OPGL and ODF, is a member of the TNF family that is expressed... - November 07, 2008 - OYC International, Inc.

Gtcbio Announced Its Inaugural CNS Partnering & Deal-Making Summit

GTCbio announced its Inaugural CNS Partnering & Deal-Making Summit being held on December 1-2, 2008 in Boston, MA. This event is one of the leading CNS disease partnering forums bringing together members of government, industry and academia to discuss the latest advancements in the field. - November 07, 2008 - GTCbio

Nancy Mcfarlane Featured on Cover of Boom! Magazine

MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that Nancy McFarlane, president of the pharmacy, will be featured on the cover of the November issue of Boom! Magazine, available on newsstands today. The “Fifty... - November 06, 2008 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

LegalView Reports Record Numbers of Drug Reactions in U.S., Partially Caused by Heparin

LegalView informed its readers of serious drug reactions and fatalities, which have hit record high numbers due partially to a blood thinner known as Heparin. The drug, from Baxter Healthcare, was found to be tainted and administered to thousands of patients. - November 03, 2008 - LegalView

LegalView Informs Chantix Patients of Risk of Seizures Leading to Traffic Accidents

LegalView recently learned of a new Chantix risk that may be causing patients to have uncontrollable seizures, which are leading to serious traffic accidents as well. In addition to seizures, Chantix has also been under investigation for its link to suicidal thoughts and tendencies. - November 03, 2008 - LegalView

Illuminate Presents Its Teams of Professionals to Potential Clients and Public

Illuminate will unveil its teams of professionals through a marketing strategy that will provide potential clients a better understanding of who they are. - October 30, 2008 - Illuminate, Inc.

AdvantaPure(R) Now Offers Flexible Wire-Reinforced EPDM Hose for Pharmaceutical & Sanitary Applications; Handles Both Suction & Discharge

Now available from stock, EPDM hose offers excellent chemical resistance, flexibility, and a smooth, sanitary core. Called APEWF, the hose handles both pressure and vacuum applications and offers improved flexibility over stiffer fluoropolymer hoses. Uses cover pharmaceutical processing, beverage transfer, potable water lines, washdown stations, coolant transfer, glycol lines, and others. APEWF handles temperatures from -40°F up to 248°F (-40°C to 120°C), a range wider than standard EPDM hoses. - October 30, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.

MedPro Rx, Inc. Sponsors Hemophilia of North Carolina Family Retreat

Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that the pharmacy was an Admiral of the Fleet sponsor of the Hemophilia of North Carolina Family Retreat. The three-day retreat was held... - October 24, 2008 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

XTractor™ Introduces ‘Insta Search’ That Enables Users to Get Instant Snapshot of the XTractor Data on Chosen Query

Indian Life Sciences Informatics Company, Molecular Connections announced today, the launch of its ‘Insta Search’ feature in its latest offering XTractor™ - The first of its kind scientific literature alert service launched in July ’08. Team XTractor in a briefing explained... - October 24, 2008 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.

LegalView Re-Launches Its Avandia Information Portal with News of the Type 2 Diabetes Drug's Risks and Dangers

LegalView reintroduced its Avandia practice area to include updated information for victims of the drug's side effects. Avandia has been linked to the development of early on-set osteoporosis and heart failure among patients. - October 22, 2008 - LegalView

Illuminate's Senior Managment Heads West in Search of West Coast Office

Illuminate, Inc President and Vice President of Sales and Marketing go to the west coast in anticipation of opening a satellite office and to promote premier line of products and services. - October 22, 2008 - Illuminate, Inc.

Richard Carlson is Featured Speaker at AMR Research Healthcare Exchange 2008

Event designed to discuss data and technology trends in the healthcare industry. - October 22, 2008 - Blue Fin Group

MedPro Rx, Inc. Names Vice President of Managed Care and Disease Management

Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that Craig Blaney has been named vice president of managed care and disease management for the pharmacy. In this position, Blaney is... - October 18, 2008 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

M3V Data Management Announces the Release of MSDS Explorer 2.0

M3V Data Management is pleased to release a significant upgrade to the online software application, MSDS Explorer. Designed for any company or institution facing the challenges of handling and maintaining paper copies of Material Safety Data Sheets, or for anyone currently using an online solution,... - October 17, 2008 - M3V Data Management, LLC

LegalView Re-launches Ketek Antibiotic Information Portal with Information on Drug's Potential Side Effects

LegalView has redeveloped and re-launched its Ketek practice area to alert patients of the antibiotic to its potentially fatal side effects. Individuals taking Ketek have recently been linked to the development of liver damage and liver failure, which could potentially become fatal. - October 14, 2008 - LegalView

MedPro Rx, Inc. Accepting Drawings for 2009 Penguin Family Calendar

MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that submissions for its 2009 penguin family calendar are due on Friday, Oct. 24. Based around the National Hemophilia Foundation’s “Do The Five”... - October 12, 2008 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

RNCOS Releases a New Report- Global Vaccine Market Forecast to 2012

RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Global Vaccine Market Forecast to 2012” to its report gallery. Their report gives an extensive and objective analysis on the global market for vaccines. - October 12, 2008 - RNCOS

XTractor™ - Creates a User Base of Over 900 Users from 150 Premier Organizations Worldwide

XTractor™ - Creates a user base of over 900 users from 150 premier organizations worldwide. US FDA, NIH, NCI, MD Anderson, Harvard Medical School, Novartis, Wyeth, AstraZeneca, Vertex, P&G, JNJ many more subscribe to XTractor. - October 12, 2008 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.

LegalView Informs Patients of Possible Cimzia Cancer Link, Drug Commonly Used to Treat Arthritis

LegalView recently posted detailed information on its Cimzia information portal regarding the potentially serious side effects caused by the drug and its family known as TNF inhibitors. Among the drug's potential side effects are the development of fatal infections and cancer-causing agents for young adult and child patients. - October 10, 2008 - LegalView

ALPHA.CH, diplom.ch and myScience Join the BioValley Job Market

3 New BioValley Job Market Partners, bringing the total to 12 partners. The Job Market is the largest platform in Switzerland and Europe now. - October 08, 2008 - BioValley.ch

RNCOS Releases a New Report- Global Pharmaceutical Market Forecast to 2012

RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Global Pharmaceutical Market Forecast to 2012” to its report gallery. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of every major pharmaceutical market worldwide. - October 08, 2008 - RNCOS

Nutricap Labs to Attend Natural Products Expo East for Fifth Consecutive Year

Nutricap Labs, a leading provider of nutraceutical manufacturing services is proud to announce its attendance at Natural Products Expo East for the fifth consecutive year. Recognized as one of the top 200 trade shows in the United States, Natural Products Exp East is the largest natural and organic trade show on the East Coast. - October 07, 2008 - Nutricap Labs

MedPro Rx, Inc. Names Patient Services Manager of Field Operations

Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses, has announced that Wayne Ward has joined the pharmacy as a patient services manager of field operations – hemophilia group. Wayne’s primary... - October 03, 2008 - MedPro Rx, Inc.

Utilising Cost Reduction Opportunities: Conference on "Optimising Stability Testing" in London

International experts discussed how to realise more efficient stability tests for medicinal products last Thursday and Friday (18 and 19 September) in London. At the two-day "Optimising Stability Testing" conference Dr Sven Oliver Kruse, managing director of Diapharm Analytics GmbH (www.diapharm.com), was one of those explaining how the burden of ongoing stability tests can be reduced with improved study design. - October 01, 2008 - Diapharm

Integrated Clinical Trial Services Named to Western Wake 100

Tom Sturgis, president of Integrated Clinical Trial Services (ICTS) (www.integratedtrials.com), a full-service patient enrollment firm that utilizes more than 300 contract employees internationally to provide clinical trial patient recruitment, enrollment, retention and adherence, has announced... - September 25, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services

VESTAKEEP® PEEK Resin Now Available from Professional Plastics

Professional Plastics has been named the exclusive distributor of VESTAKEEP® PEEK resins. VESTAKEEP® PEEK is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic that can be melt processed by Injection Molding, Compression Molding, and Extrusion. - September 24, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.