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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
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.
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
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.
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.
Clinical Professionals Are Finalists for Pharma Recruiter of the Year
A prestigious award for top clinical recruitment consultants has nominated one of the clinical professionals' team. - September 24, 2008 - Clinical Professionals
Gene Oracle Unleashes GeneIOS
The Complete Solution for Synthetic Genes in a Single Day. - September 23, 2008 - Gene Oracle Inc.
LegalView Informs Cimzia Patients of Possible Risks Among Young Adults, Children
LegalView informed patients who are taking Cimzia as well as the related family of drugs known as TNF blockers of the potential dangers associated with the drug's consumption. - September 23, 2008 - LegalView
LegalView Informs Mesothelioma Victims of Clinical Trial Testing Potential Lung Cancer Treatment
LegalView reported a new treatment for mesothelioma patients currently being studied in a clinical trial. The treatment includes the monitoring of mesothelioma cancer symptoms and quality of life with an electronic handheld tool. - September 23, 2008 - LegalView
Genomic Nanosystems Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement to Sequenom for the Right to Use Digital PCR in Prenatal Testing and Mass Spectrometry
Genomic Nanosystems, LLC, today announced that it has granted an exclusive license to Sequenom, Inc. (Nasdaq: SQNM) for the right to use Digital PCR in noninvasive prenatal research and diagnostics on a technology, platform and sample independent basis, and has granted the exclusive right to use... - September 22, 2008 - Genomic Nanosystems
Tygon® Tubing Products Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics, Inc. is now offering a full range of Tygon ® tubing products for fluid handling applications. Saint Gobain produces more than 40 grades of Tygon®, Tygothane®, Norprene®, Versilic ® and more. These products are sold online from www.professionalplastics.com/TYGONTUBING. - September 19, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Illuminate, Inc., Pharmaceutical Training Solutions Highlighted at 2008 Marketing Innovation Tour
Author Robyn Waters highlighted Illuminate, Inc pharmaceutical training solutions as part of her marketing innovation tour indicating how the full-service training and development agency keeps clients at the forefront in everything they do. - September 18, 2008 - Illuminate, Inc.
Pharma Adhoc: News for Community Pharmacy in Europe
Pharma Adhoc is the new international newswire for community pharmacy in Europe. On www.pharma-adhoc.com the editorial staff reports about current developments within the pharmaceutical retail and wholesale trade, manufacturing and research, legislation and healthcare politics. - September 18, 2008 - Pharma Adhoc
MedPro Rx, Inc. Sponsors North Carolina Hemophilia Walk
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 is a silver sponsor for the North Carolina Hemophilia Walk, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Lake Crabtree County... - September 18, 2008 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Market Potential for Hospital Services, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices in US
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Market Potential for Hospital Services, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices in US”, to its report gallery. This report provides factual insight supplemented with statistical overview on the past, present and future market. - September 18, 2008 - RNCOS
Artcraft Pharma and Anatstat Health Education Are Proud to Announce They Have Merged, Creating Artcraft Health Education
Artcraft Pharma and Anatstat Health Education are proud to announce that effective September 15, 2008, they have merged, creating Artcraft Health Education. The new company will be called Artcraft Health Education. It will operate out of 2 strategic locations in Moorestown and Flemington,... - September 17, 2008 - Anatstat USA Health Education Media
Fundamentals of Chinese Pharma Industry Remain Strong Despite Anticipated Slower Growth in 2H/2008
While the Chinese pharmaceutical industry reported highly positive performance in the first half of 2008, WiCON International Group, the publisher of Pharma China and China Pharmaceutical Guide, expects the industry’s growth to slow down somewhat in the second half of 2008. Most... - September 12, 2008 - WiCON International Group LLC
Integrated Clinical Trial Services Names Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Clinical Operations
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 11, 2008 - Integrated Clinical Trial Services
Cancer, Diabetes, Aids, Autism and Numerous Other Treatments Within Reach by Discovery of 24 Human DNAs, According to Bob Ainuu Afamasaga
New Discovered 24 DNA Sequences from Initial 64 DNA Is Foundation of New “Human Genetic Code Periodic Table” Which Will Make Research for Cures and Treatments of Cancer, Diabetes, AIDS, Autism… Easy According to Bob Ainuu Afamasaga - September 10, 2008 - ALIV LLC
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Russian Pharma Sector Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Russian Pharma Sector Analysis” to its report gallery. The report provides an extensive research and objective analysis on the growing demand of pharmaceuticals in Russia and presents a clear picture of the country’s healthcare and pharmaceutical market. - September 10, 2008 - RNCOS
Anavex Completes Successful Preclinical Studies on Lead Alzheimer's Drug Candidate
Anavex completes successful preclinical studies on Anavex 2-73, a novel sigma-1 receptor agonist for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. - September 04, 2008 - Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
Switchover Time - Chronic Indications to Outdo Acute Segment in India
With increasing lifestyle changes and urbanization, India is expected to see an upsurge in the number of chronic disease patients, creating enough opportunities for drug makers. - August 31, 2008 - RNCOS
Anatstat Health Education Wins Eight Awards in 2008 National Health Information Awards Program
Anatstat Health Education wins 8 awards at the 15th annual National Health Information Awards. - August 28, 2008 - Anatstat USA Health Education Media
Smallpox Eradication Commemoration 2010 Secretariat Launched at Emory University's Global Health Institute in Atlanta, Ga.
Emory Global Health Institute Launches Secretariat for 2010 Commemoration of Smallpox Eradication. Highlights: • The Emory Global Health Institute and veteran smallpox eradication workers from around the world are launching a secretariat to plan for events in 2010 commemorating the 30-year... - August 27, 2008 - Smallpox Eradication Commemoration (SEC2010) Secretariat
India – an Emerging Pharmaceutical Export Hub, Says RNCOS
India is proving its worth in the pharma market as drug exports from the country are expected to grow 18.5%, thanks to low cost benefits and reverse engineering skills it provide. - August 27, 2008 - RNCOS
Medical Billing Software: Netalytics Chooses MPMsoft as Its Medical Billing Software Solutions Partner
Netalytics, a maker of automated clinic systems for addiction treatment facilities has recently chosen MPMsoft as its back-office medical billing software technology. - August 26, 2008 - Medical Billing Software - MPMsoft
Brillig Systems Inc Opens Office in Canada
Brillig Systems is celebrating the opening of their newest office in Kirkland, QC Canada. Brillig aims to be the principal supplier of world-class project management and consulting talent throughout the world. Brillig Systems' principal Graham Smith noted "We are excited to continue our... - August 26, 2008 - Brillig Systems Inc.
STAT kids Helps Parents Protect Kids with Food Allergies
As a new school year begin, STAT kids is helping parents protect children with food allergies. - August 25, 2008 - STAT KIDS, LLC
New Multi Axis Load Cell Measures Tri-Axial Loads
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. (www.futek.com) has just expanded its Multi Axis Load Cell series with the new MTA505 Multi Axis Load Cell. The MTA505 Multi Axis Load Cell (Tri-Axial) offers an excellent solution for measuring Mx, My, and Fz loads. - August 21, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
NutraNutra.Com Launches Industry Employment Website NutraNutraJobs.Com
The Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Industry now have a global employment website NutraNutraJobs.Com available for both employees and employers to post and retrieve jobs and resumes. The international user-friendly site was created specific to the Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical profession and... - August 19, 2008 - nutranutra.com
MedPro Rx, Inc. Awards 67 Scholarships Nationwide to Students Living 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 that the pharmacy awarded 67 scholarships in 29 states for students living with bleeding disorders. Since starting its “Education is... - August 17, 2008 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
LegalView Launches Viapro Drug Recall Site Due to Dangerous Ingredient Found in the Male Sexual-Enhancement Drug
LegalView informed its readers of a recent drug recall of Viapro due to traces of an undeclared ingredient found in the product by the FDA. Viapro is a male sexual-enhancement drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. - August 16, 2008 - LegalView