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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
Container Closures & Stoppers of Injection-Molded Silicone Now Available from AdvantaPure(R)
Closures and stoppers for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processing containers assure aseptic fluid transfer. Their ingredients of platinum-cured silicone meet USP Class VI and FDA standards, and they work equally well with containers of stainless steel, glass, and plastic. AdvantaPure’s closures and stoppers are suitable for vessels such as flexible container systems, carboys, bottles, True Unions and GL45s. Styles include solid, multiple port, and ports with tubing inserts. - August 13, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Enterprise Software Provider Deacom Joins Life Sciences Council
Deacom, Inc., provider of integrated accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for the pharmaceutical industry, has joined the Philadelphia area's largest technology and life sciences trade association, Eastern Technology Council, to support business technology initiatives among... - August 08, 2008 - Deacom
Anavex Presents Neuroprotective Effects of Anavex 1-41 at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2008
Anavex Life Sciences presented its new findings of its ANAVEX 1-41 compound targeting Alzheimer's disease at ICAD (July 26 to 31, 2008). - August 02, 2008 - Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
Clinical Trials in Russia. 2nd Quarter 2008
On July 24, 2008 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO, presented the current issue of its Orange Paper, a regular analysis of the clinical trial market in Russia. The report contains hundreds of figures as well as dozens of tables and pictures covering various aspects of the Russian... - July 26, 2008 - Synergy Research Group
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Pharma Sector Analysis
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Indian Pharma Sector Analysis" to its report gallery. The market research report by RNCOS is detailed study of the Indian pharmaceutical market. It does an exhaustive investigation on the structure of the domestic... - July 26, 2008 - RNCOS
LegalView Launches Revamped Ketek Information Portal with Details of the Drug's Potential Risks
LegalView announced it is re-launching its Ketek practice area to provide readers with a more detailed information portal. Ketek is an antibiotic used to treat respiratory infections but the drug has been linked to potential liver damage among patients. - July 23, 2008 - LegalView
Brookstone Pharmaceuticals Launches Generic to Zantac Syrup
Brookstone Pharmaceuticals, LLC today announced the introduction of Ranitidine Syrup, a generic equivalent to Zantac® Syrup (ranitidine hydrochloride). Ranitidine, part of the Histamine-2 blockers, is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It can also be used to treat... - July 21, 2008 - Brookstone Pharmaceuticals, LLC
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Booming US Generic Drug Market
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Booming US Generic Drug Market" to its report gallery. The report does a thorough investigation of both the drivers as well as restraints impacting the market, and the factors that distinguish the US from other generic markets... - July 17, 2008 - RNCOS
Revised PhRMA Marketing Code Calls for More Educational Materials for Health Care Providers and Staff - Anatstat Health Education Can Help
The newly revised PhRMA Code, which will take effect in January 2009, states that “interactions between company representatives and healthcare professionals should be focused on informing the healthcare professionals about products, providing scientific and educational information, and supporting medical research and education.” Anatstat Health Education can help. - July 13, 2008 - Anatstat USA Health Education Media
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Generic Drug Market in Canada
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Generic Drug Market in Canada" to its report gallery. Canada represents one of the largest markets for pharmaceuticals in the world, with a huge potential for generics. Generics in 2007 accounted for more then 46%... - July 11, 2008 - RNCOS
New Online Pharmaceutical Trading Platform
Blackstar Internet Ltd announces the launch of a New Online Pharmaceutical Trading Platform. Blackstar Internet Ltd today announced the launch of pharmaetrade.com, The Worlds Premier Pharmaceutical Trading Platform. About Pharmaetrade.com Pharmaetrade.com has been designed for manufacturers,... - July 09, 2008 - Blackstar Internet Ltd
A Russian and Pakistani CRO Announce Alliance for Expansion of Global Clinical Trials Services
On June 30, 2008 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO with more than 6-year experience in clinical trials in Russia announced the establishment of a new international CRO alliance with Metrics Research, a Pakistan-based CRO. This is the next step made by SynRG toward the formation of... - July 02, 2008 - Synergy Research Group
Grimes Transportation Helps Deliver Medical Supplies to Ecuador
Joining a varied team of volunteers, Grimes Transportation Brokerage is assisting in the delivery of much needed medical supplies from Alabama to Ecuador. Donated by the Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital in Birmingham, the equipment will be distributed through the Manta Forward Operating Location... - June 30, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
LegalView Re-launched Avandia Information Portal to Assist Victims of Diabetes Drug Complications Including Heart Disease
LegalView refurbished its Avandia practice area to offer insightful resources for victims suffering from Avandia side effects, which may include heart disease and early onset osteoporosis. The drug was approved in mid-1999 and has since created a tidal wave of controversy over its potentially harmful risks. - June 29, 2008 - LegalView
New Product Video from AdvantaPure(R) Illustrates RFID Record Keeping for Pharma & Biotech Industries
“An Evolution in Process Control” from AdvantaPure(R) shows how RFID simplifies record keeping for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and biomedical industries. Using its P.E.T. Process Equipment Tracking(TM) system, items are electronically identified and tracked for a higher measure of safety and reduced risk. P.E.T., developed in partnership with ProcessHQ, Inc., addresses inefficient manual and calendar-based procedures and is applicable to preventive maintenance and asset tracking systems. - June 28, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Multilingual Version of ForceLogix Sales Performance Suite Available
ForceLogix Leads the Market in Offering Multi-Lingual Sales Performance Management and Optimization Capabilities. - June 24, 2008 - ForceLogix
LegalView Launches PAGCL Practice Area for Victims with Cartilage Deterioration Following Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
LegalView launched a PAGCL information portal to provide victims of the condition with resources and details on protective and preventive measures and information. Post arthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL) occurs when the cartilage in a shoulder begins to deteriorate months after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. - June 24, 2008 - LegalView
Xcelience Strengthens Development Services with Addition to Executive Team
The formulation development company’s services are led by an industry pioneer. - June 22, 2008 - Xcelience, LLC
Anavex Further Strengthens Board of Directors
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. ("Anavex") (OTCBB: AVXL) today announced the appointment of David L. Tousley, CPA, MBA, to its Board of Directors. Mr. Tousley is an accomplished professional with many years of experience as a senior financial and operations executive in start-up and... - June 20, 2008 - Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
New Pressure Sensor: High Quality Pressure Solution Starting at €97
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc has expanded its Pressure Sensor product line yet again by adding the new model: Pressure Sensor PMP300 to its line up. This marks the second pressure sensor release for FUTEK in 2008. The PMP300 Pressure Sensor (OEM) is precision engineered and manufactured to... - June 19, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Multipurpose PVC Tubing Now Stocked in Over 50 Sizes; Suitable for Fluid & Air Transfer, More
NewAge(R) Industries now offers its PVC tubing, Clearflo(R), in more than 50 sizes from 1/16” to 4” I.D. Clearflo is used for liquid transfer, air lines, and jacketing in both clean and industrial applications. The compound meets USP Class VI, FDA, 3A, and NSF standards and provides rubber-like flexibility. Clearflo withstands a wide range of chemicals and corrosive fluids and handles temperatures up to 175°F (79.4°C). Its smooth surface resists bacteria and sediment buildup. - June 18, 2008 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indian Contract Manufacturing - A Hot Opportunity
RNCOS new Market Research Report titled, "Indian Contract Manufacturing - A Hot Opportunity" gives first hand information on the thriving and growing trends in the Indian pharma market. - June 14, 2008 - RNCOS
VP of Drug Discovery at Phylogica to Present at GTCbio’s 2nd Protein Therapeutics Discovery & Development Conference
Paul Watt, Vice President of Drug Discovery at Phylogica to Present at GTCbio’s 2nd Protein Therapeutics Discovery & Development Conference on September 8-9, 2008 in San Diego, CA. - June 13, 2008 - GTCbio
Senior Director of Biotherapeutics at Xencor Will Present at GTCbio’s 2nd Protein Therapeutics Discovery & Development Conference
David Szymkowski, Senior Director of Biotherapeutics at Xencor will Present at GTCbio’s 2nd Protein Therapeutics Discovery & Development Conference on September 8-9, 2008 in San Diego, CA - June 13, 2008 - GTCbio
Group Leader of Experimental Therapeutics at Celgene to Present at GTCbio’s 2nd Protein Therapeutics Discovery & Development Conference
Kanji Takada, Group Leader of Experimental Therapeutics at Celgene to Present at GTCbio’s 2nd Protein Therapeutics Discovery & Development Conference on September 8-9, 2008 in San Diego, CA. - June 13, 2008 - GTCbio
Lino Gonzalez from Genentech to Present at GTCbio’s 2nd Protein Therapeutics Discovery & Development Conference
Lino Gonzalez from Genentech to Present at GTCbio’s 2nd Protein Therapeutics Discovery & Development Conference on September 8-9, 2008 in San Diego, CA. - June 13, 2008 - GTCbio