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SPEX CertiPrep Launches New Web Site, spexcertiprep.com
New site provides improved navigation, an easy ordering system, and enhanced search to find the Certified Reference Materials and technical information visitors are looking for. - October 14, 2010 - SPEX CertiPrep Inc
Carteret General Hospital Online with HospitalPortal.NET™
Intranet Centralizes Access for North Carolina Hospital. - October 14, 2010 - HospitalPortal.net
The 6 Week Workout Program, a New Book That Can Replace the Fitness Trainer
Nick Rainey creates The 6 Week Workout Program- a book that eliminates the need for a personal fitness trainer. No other program is as flexible, detailed, motivating, and effective. - October 13, 2010 - The 6 Week Workout Program
Babyglow Appoints Distributors in the UK and Spain
Babyglow, the new baby safety brand currently in the process of launching a unique temperature indicating baby clothes range, has finalized agreements with UK and Spanish distribution partners through its appointed licensing agent Conceptable. - October 13, 2010 - Babyglow Marketing UK Limited
Inviragen and Pharmajet Receive $15.5 Million NIAID Contract to Develop a Needle-Free Dengue Vaccine
This joint contract with PharmaJet and Inviragen will one day aid in the 30-50 million cases of debilitating dengue fever and 0.5 - 2 million cases of life-threatening dengue hemorrhagic fever every year. - October 13, 2010 - PharmaJet, Inc.
AB Controls, Inc. Hires Michael Peerenboom
AB Controls, Inc. a national leader in laboratory automation, robotics, system integrations, and contract manufacturing joins forces with Michael Peerenboom as the Vice President of Business Development. - October 13, 2010 - AB Controls, Inc.
activTek Environmental Awarded SMACNA Brazil Highlights Of The Year Award
As a follow up to their press release from early September, activTek Brazil has now been awarded the prestigious SMACNA Highlights Of The Year Award as a supplier of state-of-the-art technology to the Santander Banking Hub in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Presented annually by the Brazilian Construction... - October 13, 2010 - Vollara
Opti3 Vegan Omega-3 EPA & DHA Supplement: Helping the World Get Enough Omega-3, and Leaving Fish Alone
Opti3 Complete Omega-3 is a 100% vegetarian and vegan approved Omega-3 EPA & DHA nutritional supplement. Opti3 has been specially designed to be literally suitable for everyone. The low pricing and retail strategy has been set to help bring Omega-3 to the masses, offering a viable alternative to fish oils. - October 13, 2010 - Opti3 Omega
Creativ-Ceutical to be Centre Stage at ISPOR Europe 2010
Strengthening its positioning as one of the major pan-European consulting companies in pricing, market access and health economics, Creativ-Ceutical will be present in force at ISPOR 2010 from 6-9 November in Prague. - October 13, 2010 - Creativ-Ceutical
Optasia Medical to Demonstrate Innovative X-Ray Analysis Capabilities at Leading Industry Events
Optasia Medical introduces powerful new clinical workflow tools for the interpretation of x-rays for osteoporosis and arthritis - October 12, 2010 - Optasia Medical, Ltd.
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners of Its 2010 Awards, Honoring The Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) honored the outstanding bioscience companies and individuals in the state during its 2010 Annual Awards Dinner held in conjunction with the BioWest Conference & Expo at the Denver Grand Hyatt. The Annual Awards Dinner gives CBSA the ability to showcase companies and individuals that have had an outstanding year and to celebrate the industry as a whole. - October 11, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Responsive Respiratory Doubles Offering of Oxygen Carry Cases
Responsive Respiratory doubles its oxygen case line with the expansion into liquid portable oxygen and accessory cases. - October 10, 2010 - Responsive Respiratory
Senior Formulations Scientist at Metrics Earns CPIP Credential
Joseph E. “Joe” Cobb Jr., senior formulations scientist at Metrics Inc., has earned the highly respected Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional™ (CPIP™) credential. Awarded by the ISPE Professional Certification Commission, the CPIP credential is the only... - October 09, 2010 - Metrics, Inc.
Gasser Dental Corporation Announces Agreement with Wiand Dental Laboratory - Dental Implant Onsite in Arizona
Gasser Dental Corporation has announced an agreement with Wiand Dental Laboratory in Arizona to provide same day dental implant procedures, also known as “All on 4” or “Teeth in a day,” onsite at the Gasser Dental Corporation home office in Sun City, Arizona. - October 09, 2010 - Gasser Dental Implant Center
Newgen Software Leads the 13th Annual Asian Shared Services & Outsourcing Week in the Document Processing Segment
Newgen showcased the latest versions of its flagship BPM and ECM products, enablers for huge productivity gains and competitiveness for BPOs and SSCs - October 09, 2010 - Newgen Software Technologies
Vollara Closes Third Quarter with Record Week of Activity
Vollara, LLC, a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities raised the bar just a little more last week with the most productive full week of business since the company’s launch just eight months ago. Vollara... - October 09, 2010 - Vollara
Source-Omega, a Manufacturer of Algae Oil Nutritional Products, Has Licensed Return 2 Health as a Distributor in New Zealand
Source-Omega offers its distributors not only a high-quality health product, but international branding and expertise in exporting and supply chain solutions. - October 08, 2010 - Source-Omega
IonSense Expands Product Line with ASAP Open-Air Ionization Source
IonSense to sell Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe (ASAP) as Entry Level Source for Open-Air Mass Spectrometry - October 08, 2010 - IonSense, Inc.
DBM and Auxiant Team Up to Fight Against Rising Medical Costs
In the constant fight within the Group Health TPA environment to control the ever-rising costs of medical procedures and to thus stay competitive within an industry that is proving difficult to find ways to retain clients who move partners often, DBM has been successful in contracting with Auxiant to provide an aggressive cost-containment solution for Diagnostic Imaging Studies. - October 08, 2010 - DiaTri LLC
DiaTri and MCM Solutions for Better Health Combine Forces to Deliver a Powerful Program for Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology Management
DiaTri’s Group Health Imaging Network and Concierge Scheduling Service (DBM) announced their newest partnership formed with a national leader in population health and care management, MCM Solutions for Better Health, home based in Chicago, IL. - October 08, 2010 - DiaTri LLC
Polaris Awarded NIH Funding for Its Groundbreaking HIV and Substance Abuse Treatment Referral System for Primary Care
STaRS is Polaris’s answer to the call for a fast and effective means for substance abuse detection and treatment referral. - October 08, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
Bay Area House Call Dentists Provide Dental Care to Senior Homes
San Francisco-based home care dentists delivers crucial services to patients who can’t travel. - October 07, 2010 - Blende Dental Group
Intivia Awarded ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification as Complete EHR
Company Among First to Meet One of Key Requirements for Meaningful Use. - October 07, 2010 - Intivia Inc.
Ronco to Donate 50 Cents from Each Case of Pink Gloves Sold Throughout October
Throughout October, for every case of pink gloves sold, Ronco will donate 50 cents to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. - October 07, 2010 - RONCO
AnaSpec Introduces BAFF Protein
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of a recombinant human BAFF protein. Naïve B-cells, treated with 20-1000 ng/ml BAFF protein prepared by AnaSpec, has been showing increased IgG secretion compared to 2 leading commercial sources. BAFF (BlyS, TALL-1, THANK, TNFSF13B, zTNF4) belongs to... - October 07, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
ChemDAQ Partners with Four New Distributors
Sterilant gas monitoring company increases access to Steri-Trac® system for large markets across the country. - October 07, 2010 - ChemDAQ, Incorporated
EON Systems Presents a New Webinar "How to Choose Software in the New EHR World"
EON Systems presents a new public service webinar "How to choose Software in the New EHR World." - October 07, 2010 - EON Systems, Inc.
Captiva Spine Acquires Proprietary Cervical Plate System, SmartLox™
Captiva Spine, Inc., a medical device organization dedicated to developing and distributing spinal technologies in the US and internationally, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Dr. Kamaljit Paul, Oshkosh, WI, to acquire the license to a Cervical Plate System designed and patented... - October 06, 2010 - Captiva Spine, Inc
Pelican State Outpatient Center Reaches Mobile Patients Anytime, Anywhere with iTriage Medical App
Smartphone users in the Big Easy now have on-the-go access to symptom, disease and provider information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool - October 06, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
UK Homes Are Second Largest Cause of Lung Cancer Announces PureShowers.co.uk
UK Homes and Showers Expose People to Cancer Causing Airborne Radon Gases. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Announced That the Second Biggest Cause of Lung Cancer is Through Low to Medium Exposure to Radon Gases in Homes.[1] - October 06, 2010 - PureShowers.co.uk
Baeta Corp. Announces the Availability of MyHealthTrends for Weight Control, Version 2.0
New version incorporates significant ease of use and new Patient management capabilities for Practitioners--facilitating weight control and behavior modification. - October 05, 2010 - Baeta Corp.
RayBiotech and Gentel Partner to Offer Comprehensive Selection of Arrays on APiX Chromogenic Detection Platform
RayBiotech, Inc., a pioneer and leader in protein and antibody array technologies, and Gentel Biosciences, a leader in proteomics profiling tools, jointly announced today their partnership to develop and market RayBiotech's vast collection of easy-to-use antibody array products for use with Gentel's APiX™ chromogenic detection platform, a cost-effective alternative to laser fluoresecence scanners. - October 05, 2010 - RayBiotech, Inc
AST Enzymes Now Offering Vida-Defense for Healthy Immune Cell Function and Support
New Product: Vida-Defense blend of powerful enzymes & herbs promotes healthy immune system function. - October 05, 2010 - AST Enzymes
AST Enzymes Announces Gluten Relief with DPP IV for Gluten and Casein Intolerance
New Product: Gluten Relief with DPP IV supports digestion for gluten free and/or casein free lifestyles. - October 05, 2010 - AST Enzymes
Co-Founders of PharmaJet Honored as Laureate of The Tech Museum’s Tech Awards in 2010
(Laureate) is One of 15 Innovators From Around the World Recognized for Applying Technology to Benefit Humanity - October 04, 2010 - PharmaJet, Inc.
Restroom Direct Purchases Second Warehouse
Restroom Direct, distributors of hand dryers and other commercial restroom equipment, announces the purchase of their second warehouse at their headquarters in Huntersville, NC. Founded in 2008, Restroom Direct has expanded rapidly and is one of the largest distributors of hand dryers in the US,... - October 04, 2010 - Restroom Direct
AIM JORACO Manufactures a Hydro-Pneumatic Press for Use in the Pyrotechnic Industry
A leader in the Pyrotechnic Industry had chosen AIM JORACO to manufacture a Hydro-Pneumatic press to aid in their production process. - October 03, 2010 - AIM JORACO
Scenario Generator Finalist for ‘Healthcare IT Product Innovation’ of the Year Award
The E-Health awards promote IT innovation in NHS organisations and “reward outstanding work within the UK healthcare sector.” This year, SIMUL8 Corporation's Scenario Generator software has been selected as a finalist in the "Healthcare IT product innovation" category. - October 03, 2010 - SIMUL8 Corporation
Health Resources™ Announces the Upcoming Release of New Immune-Balancing Formula
According to updated research presented by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from the flu and its complications each year. This amounts to missed work days, canceled plans and less-than-optimal health levels. What’s more, the... - October 02, 2010 - Health Resources
Dr. Newton’s Naturals: Preserving Maine One Natural Icon at a Time
Dr. Newton’s Naturals, Maine’s largest direct to consumer vitamin company, has agreed to sponsor Jewell Falls in the Fore River Sanctuary. Partnering with Portland Trails, Dr. Newton’s Naturals will help maintain and protect the only waterfall in the Portland area. Fore River... - October 02, 2010 - Dr. Newton's Naturals
From Maine to the Chilean Miners: a Beacon of Hope and Light
Dr. Newton’s Naturals - Maine’s largest direct-to-consumer vitamin company - has donated a supply of Sublingual Vitamin D-3 to each of the 33 men trapped when the San Jose mine in Chili recently collapsed. This gesture of goodwill and worldwide social responsibility is a direct... - October 02, 2010 - Dr. Newton's Naturals
Sharklet Technologies Wins Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award, Presented at 2010 BioWest Conference & Expo
Sharklet Technologies, Inc., has won the Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award at the 2010 BioWest Conference & Expo in Denver. The announcement is made by Holli Baumunk, President & CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), who says the $7,500 Venture Showcase award was provided by the Dorsey & Whitney law firm and announced at the 2010 CBSA Awards Dinner. - October 02, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Block Imaging Parts & Service, Inc. Announces ISO Certification
Block Imaging Parts & Service, Inc., the fastest growing worldwide provider of medical imaging parts and services, announced today receipt of the ISO 9001:2008 quality management system standard certification. The recommendation for ISO 9001 certification comes after Block recently completed... - October 01, 2010 - Block Imaging
Celayix Software Announces Its XPocket Time Clock Submission for the ASIS 2010 Accolades Competition
The ASIS Accolades competition recognizes the security industry's most innovative new products and service solutions exhibited at ASIS 2010 - October 01, 2010 - Celayix Software
Nordic Walking Poles Welcome at 2010 VASA Trail Run - Home of the North American VASA Festival of Cross Country Ski Races
Participants at the 2010 VASA Trail Run will have the opportunity to run or walk the beautiful VASA ski trails. Nordic Walking Poles will be provided by www.SKIWALKING.com and the American Nordic Walking System. Participants opting to use poles can choose to Nordic Walk or Nordic Run the VASA Trail. Free Nordic Walking lessons will also be provided by Pete Edwards, the owner/founder/coach of www.SKIWALKING.com and the American Nordic Walking System. - September 30, 2010 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Appoints Susan Schniepp VP of Quality
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC, has named Susan Schniepp as vice president of quality. In managing all operational quality-related issues, Schniepp is responsible for cGMP compliance of OsoBio’s facility. Quality-related matters concerning validation as well as regulatory affairs,... - September 30, 2010 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
AnaSpec Introduces MESA BLUE qPCR Mixes for SYBR® Assay
AnaSpec has introduced Eurogentec’s MESA BLUE qPCR MasterMix Plus for SYBR® Assay. This MasterMix is a unique combination of our high-performance Hotstart MeteorTaq and an inert BLUE dye. The BLUE dye, which does not affect the qPCR reaction, considerably enhances the contrast between the... - September 30, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
New White Paper Report from Medimix International
50,000 Interviews done between 2006-2010 reveal cultural differences that affect concept testings. Study compared the way healthcare professionals from 20 countries use scoring scales for the five key metrics of Medimix's PromotestTM; specifically: Clarity, Relevance to Practice, Originality, Credibility, and Intention to Prescribe. - September 30, 2010 - Medimix International
Medimix Social Media Director to Speak at INSEAD Healthcare Summit, Paris, Oct. 8th
Medimix International Social Media Director Alex de Carvalho will conduct a workshop for more than 150 executives from 20 countries attending the INSEAD Healthcare Summit in Paris, Oct. 8th. The session, entitled “Social Networking and Communities in Healthcare: Promises and Pitfalls,” the social media workshop will cover the basics of launching a social media program within healthcare, discussing strategies and applications for both patients and healthcare practitioners. - September 30, 2010 - Medimix International
New e-Prescribing Software Simplifies Prescribing of Home Medical Equipment
Dream Software has created a Web-based product which automates the Medicare patient qualification and documentation process for home medical equipment prescriptions, allowing HME providers to receive all mandatory paperwork – completed accurately and in its entirety – in real time from... - September 30, 2010 - Dream Software