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Carotech to Showcase Natural Palm Mixed Carotene (Caromin) & Palm Tocotrienol Complex (Tocomin) at FIC 2012, Shanghai
Carotech will share latest scientific developments and application strategies of its Tocomin and Caromin series of ingredients - March 24, 2012 - Carotech Inc.
World Leaders to Address Challenges and Technology Breakthroughs in Sample Preparation for Pathogen Detection at 5th Sample Prep Conference in San Diego, May 3-4
Leading organizations from around the world will convene in San Diego for the Knowledge Foundation’s 5th Sample Prep conference which will take place at the Hilton Resort & Spa from May 3-4, 2012. - March 24, 2012 - Knowledge Foundation
SIMUL8 Corporation to Sponsor the Biennial OR Society 6th Simulation Workshop
Upcoming simulation conference will help reinforce SIMUL8 Corporation’s commitment to supporting The OR Society and the future development of simulation. - March 24, 2012 - SIMUL8 Corporation
Medimix International and Sanofi Pasteur to Present Results of Social Media Monitoring Study PMRG ANC - Orlando, March 27th, 2012
Medimix International and Sanofi Pasteur will present at the PMRG ANC results of an innovative social media study which used a powerful new tracking platform to monitor social media conversations around the globe. Scouring sites representative of English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Chinese (or 80% of the languages used by online populations), the flagged mentions were analyzed by both machine and human to correctly categorize content, overall sentiment, and identify influencers. - March 23, 2012 - Medimix International
Keys to Successful Health Industry Alliances with China
Cypin Production Conference Offers Insights in R&D…and Beyond - March 23, 2012 - CYPIN PRODUCTION LLC
The Spine Health Foundation to Present at the 2012 Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale University
The Spine Health Foundation was selected to present a social enterprise pitch at the 2012 Global Health and Innovation Conference at Yale University in April. Dr. Morgan Lorio, Orthopedic Surgeon and Official Spokesperson for the foundation will speak on "Eliminating Disparity in Healthcare for the Disadvantaged." - March 22, 2012 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
IKOR Industries Signs Contract for Manufacturing Support Services in Mexico with The Offshore Group
Company to manufacture electrical cables, harnesses and connectors in Mexico. - March 22, 2012 - The Offshore Group
AnaSpec Develops AMC Resins for SPPS
Peptide-7-amino-4-methylcoumarin conjugates (peptide-AMCs) are widely used as fluorogenic substrates to study proteases. The preparation of peptide-AMCs usually involves solution phase synthesis since AMC lacks an additional functional group for attachment to a solid support. Although solid-phase... - March 22, 2012 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Orca Surgical Has Launched the First Dynamic Epikeratome at the ESCRS Prague 2012
Orca Surgical introduced its patented Epi-Clear™ device and a new treatment paradigm, EBK™ (Epi Bowman's Keratectomy) for Refractive Surgery and Keratoconus at the ESCRS winter meeting in Prague. - March 22, 2012 - Orca Surgical
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Patrick Hennessey, Selects Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Internal Medicine EMR
Dr. Patrick Hennessey of Orlando Executive Health, Orlando, Fl selects Waiting Room Solutions Internal Medicine web based EMR to automate his practice’s clinical and business functions. - March 21, 2012 - WRS Health
Stephanie Mellor, ARNP Selects Waiting Room Solutions Web Based EMR for Her New Practice, Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic, Inc.
Ms. Mellor, owner of Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has selected Waiting Room Solutions Web Based EMR for her new practice. - March 21, 2012 - WRS Health
Healthcare One Chooses Waiting Room Solutions Web Based EMR for Their Urgent/Family Care Practice
Mr. Redden, the owner of Healthcare One located in El Reno, OK, has selected Waiting Room Solutions web based EMR to automate all of his urgent/family care practice’s functions. - March 21, 2012 - WRS Health
Dr. Lynda J. Wright, MD LLC, Has Selected Waiting Room Solutions Web Based Gynecology EMR for Her Solo Practice
Dr. Wright of Kittery, Maine has chosen Waiting Room Solutions web based Gynecology EMR to automate all of her practice’s clinical and business functions to become compliant for Meaningful Use 2012. - March 21, 2012 - WRS Health
Adrian Fristensky, Owner of CalDentalPlan.com Adds Local Dentist List to Site
www.CalDentalPlan.com announced the addition of a link on their site that will allow users to request the most up to date local list of dentists and plan brochures. Adrian Fristensky, owner of the site, says the addition of the link is part of an ongoing process to provide the user a more seamless... - March 21, 2012 - CalDentalPlan.com
Viachem to Represent AkzoNobel’s Akucell® Food-Grade Cellulose Gum Additives
Viachem Sales and Marketing to Target Food, Bakery, Beverage and Processed Food Manufacturers that Use Specialty Ingredients and Food Additives in Their Products - March 21, 2012 - Viachem, Ltd.
Detroit R&D and ALPCO Diagnostics Sign Distribution Agreement
ALPCO Diagnostics and Detroit R&D agree to a distribution partnership in North America. - March 20, 2012 - ALPCO
Foamix’s Minocycline Foam – 100% Effective in Impetigo Phase II Clinical Trial with No Side Effects. 80% Improved Significantly After 3 Days of Treatment.
Targets a $1 billion a year market. Foamix, a clinical stage specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today the successful completion of the Phase II clinical trial of Minocycline foam in Impetigo patients. Minocycline Foam has shown to be highly effective against bacteria, including some multi-drug resistant strains (such as MRSA). - March 20, 2012 - Foamix Ltd
Paragon Innovations Helps Diabetics Cut the (Refrigerator) Cord, with Design of New Temperature Control Device
Say goodbye to coolers and ice packs. Available this summer from Kewl Innovations, amazing nano-technology-driven device will keep medicine temps consistent – for days. - March 19, 2012 - Paragon Innovations, Inc.
Colorado BioScience Association Commends PhRMA and We Work For Health for Showcasing the Critical Importance of Clinical Trials to Chronic Disease Sufferers in the State
Members of Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) today joined with colleagues from both the public and private sectors, including Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, at a State Capitol News Conference to applaud the release of PhRMA's new report: “Research in Your Backyard.” Colorado's biopharmaceutical industry assists sufferers of chronic disease and includes approximately 300 companies employing over 5,410 with average salaries of $93,000. - March 19, 2012 - Colorado BioScience Association
More and More States Adopt Requirements for Ferromagnetic Detectors for MRI Safety
A quickly growing number of states are referencing recent hospital design and construction codes which, for the first time, require MRI safety protections. Among the new MRI safety requirements: MRI centers are to provide safety screening with ferromagnetic detection, a requirement met by SAFESCAN® products by Mednovus. - March 19, 2012 - Mednovus, Inc.
Glaucoma Eye Test DIATON Tonometer Supports World Glaucoma Week with Free Glaucoma Screening and Awareness Events
Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable blindness. BiCOM Inc. with its Non-Corneal and Through-the-Eyelid Diaton Tonometer is challenging the “Sneak Thief of Sight” through awareness and screening events. BiCOM is advising and guiding all of its distributors located in over 60 countries in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Middle East to participate in the World Glaucoma Week through Screening and Awareness campaigns. - March 19, 2012 - BiCOM Inc.
MediPurpose Names New VP of Engineering, Bob Gremel
Seasoned Medical Device Engineer Brings More Than 30 Years of Expertise to Medical Product Company. - March 18, 2012 - MediPurpose
Telerad Tech RADSpa Signs its First 3 Contracts in the United States
Features like Work Flow, Mobile Teleradiology Concept, Physicians portal were impressive. - March 17, 2012 - Teleradiology Solutions
Nextwave Interactive Helps You Instantly Double Your Reach
Android version of Nextwave Interactive's popular iPhone Chiropractic practice app is now available. - March 17, 2012 - Nextwave Interactive
Local Chicagoland Entrepreneurs Enter "Idol"-Style Contest to get on the Shelf at Walmart
iLowerBP is excited to be one of the local entrepreneurs in the Chicagoland area to make it into the "Get on the Shelf" contest held by retail behemoth, Walmart. The products will be voted on by the public and three winners will have their products sold on Walmart.com, with the grand... - March 17, 2012 - iLowerBP ™ - For a Naturally Healthy Heart
New Book Release
CGMP University inc of San Jose announced the release of two books: 1. How to design a Pharmaceutical Quality system. 2. Principles of design controls for medical device. - March 16, 2012 - cGMP UNIVERSITY INC.
Cayuga Medical Center Helps Protect MRI Patients' Safety with Two New Sets of SAFESCAN® Intercept Pillar® Systems
Cayuga Medical Center, a 204-bed hospital in Ithaca, NY, has deployed two sets of SAFESCAN® Intercept Pillar® ferromagnetic detection systems to help protect MRI patients and staff, as well as to comply with new New York State requirements for enhanced MRI safety. - March 16, 2012 - Mednovus, Inc.
Doctors Express – Jacksonville Rolls Out Mobile Appointment Setting with iTriage
Smartphone app lets patients request appointments, look up symptoms and access medical information, anytime, anywhere. - March 16, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Noveguard™, a Breakthrough New Natural Preservative System Kills Foodborne Bacteria
A new natural preservative system, which can be added to beverages during processing, has the potential to kill deadly pathogens and extend shelf-life. - March 16, 2012 - MRM
RAM Technologies Continues Streak on Philadelphia Business Journal’s List of Top Technology Employers
For the fourth consecutive year the Philadelphia Business Journal has recognized RAM Technologies of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania on their list of Top Technology Employers. - March 16, 2012 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
SIMUL8 Corporation to Introduce Scenario Generator at Connected Health Challenges - Franco British Conference on E-Health & Autonomy
SIMUL8 Corporation showcasing Scenario Generator, their healthcare specific product at Franco-British exchange to highlight the benefits of this unique software tool, as well as the benefits of simulation. - March 16, 2012 - SIMUL8 Corporation
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Strengthens MRI Safety with SAFESCAN® Products
Mednovus SAFESCAN® Intercept Pillar® products are now helping to protect patients and staff at two MRIs at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. - March 15, 2012 - Mednovus, Inc.
HyGreen Inc. Announces New VP for Global Sales and Marketing, Kevin M. Quilty
HyGreen names Kevin M. Quilty Vice President for Global Sales and Marketing. - March 15, 2012 - HyGreen, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Fertility Center Offers New Package Prices on Tubal Reversals
Rocky Mountain Fertility Center has released new lower package prices on tubal reversals. The infertility center has been devoted to assisting couples achieve success and has announced a new lower fallopian tubal reversal procedure (tubal re-anastomosis) price in conjunction with Crown Point... - March 15, 2012 - Rocky Mountain Fertility
Rocky Mountain Fertility Center Invites Patients to Participate in Study on Egg Freezing
Rocky Mountain Fertility Center has just announced they are taking new eligible patients to participate in a research study on egg freezing. The study offers participants a significantly reduced cost to for an IVF cycle for participation in the oocyte freezing study. Your participation in this... - March 15, 2012 - Rocky Mountain Fertility
Patients Have Once Again Recognized Rocky Mountain Fertility Center’s, Dr. Deborah Smith as One of America's Most Compassionate Doctors
Patients have once again recognized Rocky Mountain Fertility Center’s, Dr. Deborah Smith as one of America's Most Compassionate Doctors and have voted her a coveted Patients' Choice Award as one of Colorado’s Favorite Doctors. The Compassionate Doctor Certification is part of the... - March 15, 2012 - Rocky Mountain Fertility
G&G Vitamins Introduce Children’s Vitamins and Minerals Product
Leading UK vitamin specialist G&G Vitamins have recently announced the introduction to their catalogue of their new Children’s Vitamins and Minerals product. This solution has been added to the company’s core catalogue to ensure that youngsters around the globe have access to the... - March 15, 2012 - G&G Vitamins
Foamix Granted Comprehensive US Patent for PerFoam® – Ideal Foam Treatment for Head Lice and Scabies
Foamix Ltd., a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, that is developing proprietary dermatological and gynecologic topical foam products, today announced that the company has been granted a new patent from United States Patent Office. - March 15, 2012 - Foamix Ltd
Skysoft Inc. Adopts OpenEMR
Skysoft Incorporated, an Orlando based enterprise level IT Services & Software Development Company has chosen OpenEMR as the desired platform for integration and development. - March 14, 2012 - Skysoft Incorporated
American Student Dental Association 2012-13 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates Elected
During its Annual Session in Minneapolis, Minn., the American Student Dental Association House of Delegates – 121 dental students from across the United States – elected its 2012-13 executive committee and speaker of the House. All leaders have been involved in organized dentistry on... - March 14, 2012 - American Student Dental Association
American Student Dental Association Presents Dr. Roger Triftshauser with 2012 Paragon Award
The American Student Dental Association announced the second recipient of the ASDA Paragon Award. Dr. Roger Triftshauser of Batavia, NY, was presented the association’s highest honor at ASDA’s 42nd Annual Session on March 3 in Minneapolis, Minn. The ASDA Paragon Award recognizes... - March 14, 2012 - American Student Dental Association
New LifeCycle Products Offer Real Help for Seniors and Their Children
Two new products, LifeCycle Companion and Life Vault, help seniors stay secure and remain independent, as well as giving their children greater peace of mind, even when they’re separated by long distances. - March 14, 2012 - Lifecycle Ltd
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, Closes Distribution Agreement for Transcreener® HTS System Platform with BellBrooks Labs, USA
BellBrook Labs, USA, is dedicated to providing the pharmaceutical industry with enabling screening tools to accelerate the discovery of more effective therapies. Their proprietary Transcreener® HTS Platform was developed to move more new targets into HTS more rapidly, and to streamline selectivity profiling within a target family. The partnership with MoBiTec, Germany, will enable BBL to offer their excellent products for High-Throughput Screening to scientists in Germany. - March 14, 2012 - MoBiTec GmbH
Foamix Obtains US Patent for Iodine Foam – Innovative Treatment for Heat Burns and Warfare Materials, as Well as Fungal and Bacterial Infection
Foamix Ltd., a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, that is developing proprietary dermatological and gynecologic topical foam products, today announced that the company has been granted a new patent from United States Patent Office. - March 13, 2012 - Foamix Ltd
Medical Development Group Announces April 4 Forum - Pre-Clinical Testing: What We Need to Know for Device Development
This session will review different scenarios for effectively using pre-clinical testing as a basis for getting regulatory approval for clinical (human) testing. - March 13, 2012 - Medical Development Group
New Foamix US Patent: "Foamable Compositions, Kits and Methods for Hyperhidrosis" - First in Class Foam for Excessive Sweating
Foamix Ltd., a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, that is developing proprietary dermatological and gynecologic topical foam products, today announced that the company has been granted a new patent from United States Patent Office. - March 13, 2012 - Foamix Ltd
Premier Family Physicians Now Offers Austin Residents Mobile App and Online Appointment Booking Services
Through the leading mobile app iTriage, consumers can more easily and conveniently connect with Premier Family Physicians. - March 11, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Eyes Cream Shades Relaunches & Reinvents Popular Kids Brand
Eyes Cream Shades, a company known for providing quality sunwear for kids ages 6 months and above, has relaunched its already successful brand. The brand has been progressively capturing the "quality" kids sunglass niche for years, with great quality frames and lenses. It is only just recently that parents are finally understanding the importance of protecting thier childrens' eyes from harmful UV rays. - March 11, 2012 - Eyes Cream Shades
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Releases State of the Industry Report Year End 2011
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman & CEO of the Executive Search Firm Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of the State of the Building Materials Industry – Year End 2011 Report. - March 11, 2012 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
iTriage Brings Millions of Consumers Greater Control and Convenience with Enhanced Personal Health Care App
Users of leading health care app iTriage to learn about greater personalization and efficiency features at SXSW Interactive in Austin, TX. - March 11, 2012 - iTriage, LLC