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The Porcine microRNAome is Revealed
Results blaze a trail for advancement in pig biology as well the use of pigs as model organism for human biological and biomedical studies - August 20, 2010 - LC Sciences LLC
AnaSpec Introduces SensoLyte® Biotin Quantitation Assay Kit
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of the FRET based biotin quantitation kit. The SensoLyte® Biotin Quantitation Assay Kit provides a convenient way to estimate the efficiency of biotinylation for biotin-protein conjugates. The kit also can be used in quantitate biotin concentration in a solution. - August 20, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Logical Images Joins mHealth Revolution: Clinical Decision Support Developer Releases VisualDx for the iPad including Free Drug Content
Logical Images, Inc., leaders in diagnostic clinical decision support and experts in dermatology and consumer skin health, has launched an mHealth initiative to deliver a series of dermatology medical mobile apps that improve diagnostic accuracy, enhance medical education, and heighten consumer... - August 20, 2010 - Logical Images Inc
United Foam Expands Kissimmee, Florida, Fabrication Operations
United Foam’s Kissimmee, Florida, location has added water jet cutting capabilities to its foam fabrication operations. This new capability greatly expands United Foam’s south east operations by increasing manufacturing output, incorporating new materials, servicing new applications and... - August 19, 2010 - UFP Technologies, Inc.
J&L Plastic Molding Announces Certification to ISO 13485
J&L Plastic Molding announced its management system has been certified to ISO 13485:2003 and ISO 9001:2008. These certifications enable J&L to better serve the medical market with systems designed, implemented and maintained to meet the stringent requirements of the medical... - August 18, 2010 - J&L Plastic Molding
SeQual Technologies to Aid Gulf Coast Relief Efforts
SeQual Technologies Inc., a San Diego-based medical equipment manufacturer which develops oxygen systems known worldwide for their reliability, quality, and revolutionary design and economy, is pledging their support to the recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast by donating a portion of their sales... - August 18, 2010 - SeQual Technologies, Inc.
Orchid Expands Cleaning and Packaging Capabilities in Southfield, Michigan
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, a leading supplier and technology provider for the orthopedic industry, expanded operations for cleaning and packaging to their facility in Southfield, Michigan. “We are excited to expand this capability and streamline the process for our customers,” said... - August 18, 2010 - Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
ChemDAQ Ramps Up Distribution Channels for Steri-Trac® Sterilant Gas Monitoring System
Company expects continued growth in both sales and reputation with new deals in place. - August 18, 2010 - ChemDAQ, Incorporated
O’Hara Labcoat Tablet Coating Equipment with Containment
O’Hara introduces contained version of its laboratory and pilotscale tablet coating equipment with modifications to accommodate flexible containment system. - August 18, 2010 - O’Hara Technologies
CEO Will Rosellini and MicroTransponder Inc. Named Finalists for the 10th Annual Tech Titans Awards
The MTBC has named CEO Will Rosellini a finalist for the Tech Innovator category and MicroTransponder a finalist for the Emerging Company Horizon category for the 10th Annual Tech Titan Awards in Texas. - August 17, 2010 - MicroTransponder Inc.
Nordic Walking Classes Hosted by Pete Edwards of www.SkiWalking.com and the American Nordic Walking System Return to Grand Traverse County’s Annual Employee Wellness Expo
Pete Edwards, the owner/founder of www.SkiWalking.com and the American Nordic Walking System, has introduced Nordic Walking to thousands of Americans. He has also been coaching runners and skiers of all ages and fitness levels for over 25 years. He has skied in 50K marathons and won 26.2 mile running marathons. Edwards especially enjoys hosting free Nordic Walking clinics for MS, Parkinson’s, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Diabetes support groups, plus Wounded Warrior Programs. - August 17, 2010 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Greenfield Naturals is Chosen to be Exclusive USA Distributor of Ionized Mineral Water Systems for Water & People of South Korea
Some of the most popular water treatment systems still in use today: 1) Reverse Osmosis, 2) Flash Distillation, 3) Electrodialysis, 4) De-ionization and 5) Ion Exchangers (Soft Water Tanks). The newest rage in the industry is ionized or ionic water produced by electric ionizers, not only do they cost up to $4,000 but they can produce long term health defects in the body, according to Prof. Hyun-Won Kim. - August 16, 2010 - Greenfield Naturals
Orchid Names Matt Burba Executive as VP of Implant Manufacturing, Mark Burba as Executive VP, Machining, Andrew Ferreri as General Manger of Orchid MACDEE
Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, a worldwide leader in contract design and manufacturing solutions for the orthopedic, dental and cardiovascular markets, recently announced leadership changes at Orchid. Mark Wellman decided to step down from his duties as Vice President of Orchid MACDEE, Orchid... - August 16, 2010 - Orchid Orthopedic Solutions
Win a Packet of 50 Delicardo Foodcards of Your Choice with the Delicardo Treasure Hunt
Simply answer the 5 questions and you can go into the draw to win your very own packet of personalized Delicardo Foodcards. - August 15, 2010 - Enomis GmbH
Filters-Now Reminds Parents to Replace Air Filters This School Season
While people are preparing for your child to return to school, they should not forget to add new air filters to his/her school supply list. Providing children cleaner air at home can increase their ability to learn and retain information. - August 14, 2010 - Filters Now
Polaris Begins Commercial Development of Mental Health Assessment System for Oncology
After a successful pilot period, Polaris Health Directions, in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, is now developing a behavioral health assessment system for use with cancer patients. - August 14, 2010 - Polaris Health Directions
Rabbit Healthcare Integrated EHR Systems Begins Implementation in Tennessee
"UCCC selected Rabbit for several reasons. First, because it parallels the typical medical chart making its use more intuitive and thus easing our transition. Second, by using a fully integrated system, streamlining the workflow, eliminating paperwork and overall redundancies, our efficiencies and productivity will be substantially improved." Mark Hendrixson, MD UCCC, Crossville, TN. - August 13, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals Announces Availability of Multiple Amplifiers Meeting Updated MIL-STD-461E/F for Testing Up to 200 V/m
Advanced Test Equipment Rentals, a leading provider of electronic test and measurement equipment rentals, is pleased to announce immediate availability of several state-of-the-art amplifiers capable of testing up to 200 V/m. Rental partner, Instruments for Industry (IFI), offers a wide range of... - August 13, 2010 - Advanced Test Equipment Rentals
Versa DR Achieves Seamless Integration with ImproMed's Infinity Practice Management Software
InnoVet is pleased to announce a seamless DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) integration between the all-new Versa DR digital imaging system and ImproMed, Inc.’s Infinity Practice Management Software. - August 13, 2010 - Summit Industries
Bentec Named Top Medical Device Manufacturers in Sacramento
Bentec Medical Inc. was named as one of the top medical device manufacturers in the Sacramento area by The Sacramento Business Journal, because the small company produces such large numbers in the silicone medical device manufacturing business. - August 12, 2010 - Bentec Medical Inc.
InnoVet® to Donate Digital Versa DR to Qualifying ACVR Teaching Hospital
Visit with InnoVet at the Annual Meeting for the American College of Veterinary Radiology August 16-19, Grove Park Inn & Spa, Asheville, NC - August 11, 2010 - Summit Industries
Smith & Schaefer Provides Flexible Solution for Medical Facilities
Cincinnati based healthcare furniture dealer offers Herman Miller Healthcare’s COMPASS - August 11, 2010 - Smith & Schaefer
Origin Healthcare Solutions Formerly SSIMED’s Sixth Annual Golf Tournament Raises Over $22,500 to Benefit Connecticut Children’s Medical Center
This year’s Origin Healthcare Solutions formerly SSIMED’s sixth annual Charity Golf Tournament raised over $22,500 for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. The tournament was held at Wintonbury Hills Golf Course on Thursday, July 22nd with a field of 110 golfers. “The... - August 11, 2010 - Origin Healthcare Solutions
AnaSpec Introduces Speedy 28-Day Antibody Service
AnaSpec introduces the Speedy 28-day custom polyclonal antibody service. Leveraging proven technology from Eurogentec, AnaSpec's parent company, this protocol uses a proprietary mixture of Freund's free immuno-stimulatory compounds. The first bleed, obtained at the accelerated rate of Day 21 after... - August 11, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Health Market Science to Present at CBI's 4th Annual Forum on Tracking State Laws and Aggregate Spend
Presentation will address the "silver lining" in overcoming the challenge of being prepared for Aggregate Spend Regulatory Requirements. - August 11, 2010 - Health Market Science
StutterFree Speech Therapy Tools Are Now Available to the People of Kuwait
StutterFree Speech Therapy Tool can be purchased at Alseleh Clinic in Abraq Khiatan, Kuwait, without the waiting time of a mail order from the United States. - August 11, 2010 - StutterFree Inc.
US Navy Migrates to Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizers; USS Maine Most Recent to Embrace MGS Brands' "Hy5" in Battle Against Hand-Borne Germs
In connection with a US Navy edict prohibiting alcohol-based hand sanitizer products on board US submarines, procurement staff across various Navy divisions have since been migrating their purchases to alcohol-free hand sanitizer products, which are recognized for being equally-effective, yet non-irritating to the skin and non-flammable. - August 09, 2010 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Touch Medix, LLC Announces the Appointment of Stephen Miley, MD FACEP as Chief Medical Director, Executive Vice President of Development
Touch Medix, LLC, a provider of charting solutions and emergency department information systems (EDIS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Miley, MD, FACEP, a Board Certified Emergency Physician, as Chief Medical Director, Executive Vice President of Development. Dr. Miley is well... - August 08, 2010 - Touch Medix, LLC
Rabbit Healthcare Systems Has Been Selected by Central Illinois Hematology Oncology Center
"CIHOC chose Rabbit because it offers the single best offering for our practice needs. We like Rabbit's one database solution that will produce the improved efficiencies and productivity we seek to help improve patient care. Our goal is to be on the cutting edge of technology and position ourselves for growth. The opportunity to work closely with a vendor that will adapt to our practice pattern was very compelling." - Edem Agamah, MD, CIHOC, Springfield, IL. - August 07, 2010 - Rabbit Healthcare Systems
Newgen Launches Its OmniDocsTM Version 7.0
The new version of document management system is ideal for Enterprise archival and retrieval of documents in a high-performance environment. - August 07, 2010 - Newgen Software Technologies
Adventist Health Brings iTriage Smartphone App to Oregon
Free App Delivers Medical Information to Mobile Consumers; On-the-go Access to Symptom, Disease, Medical Procedure and Provider Information. - August 06, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Scenario Generator Determines Impact of NHS Cuts
Simulation tool aids NHS workforce in maintaining quality of care despite staffing cuts. - August 06, 2010 - SIMUL8 Corporation
VQ OrthoCare® Named Health Care Innovation and Research Finalist in 4th Annual Health Care Champion Awards Presented by the San Diego Business Journal
Finalists Recognized at Special Awards Reception Ceremony on July 22nd at Doubletree Hotel in Mission Valley, Calif. - August 06, 2010 - BioniCare
Stethoscope Training for iPhone and iPad Users
Easy Auscultation (www.easyauscultation.com) has released a new version of its web site for iPhone and iPad users. This enables mobile access to the library of over 65 heart sounds, murmurs and lung sound lessons. - August 05, 2010 - MedEdu, LLC
Celayix Software Will be Attending and Exhibiting at the Annual South Western Indian Gaming Conference & Expo in Albuquerque, NM Aug 16th-18th
Celayix has been heavily involved in the Hospitality industry for many years and will use this opportunity to expand its network to the Indian Gaming niche. - August 05, 2010 - Celayix Software
Workplace INTEGRA Has 15 CAOHC Courses Remaining in 2010
Workplace INTEGRA, Inc. of Greensboro, NC teaches CAOHC courses in the southeast and midwest. - August 04, 2010 - Workplace INTEGRA
Colorado BioScience Association Seeks Region’s Top Innovators for Venture Showcase Competition at 2010 BioWest Conference & Expo
The organizers of the annual BioWest Conference & Expo are again looking for the best bioscience start-ups in the region as candidates for this year's $7,500 Dorsey & Whitney Venture Showcase Award. Four companies will be chosen to present at the showcase on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, and will be judged by a panel of venture capitalists. Deadline for entry is Friday, August 20. - August 04, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Accurately and Efficiently Monitor the Performance of HbA1c Assays
The American Diabetes Association, International Diabetes Federation and European Association for the Study of Diabetes consider HbA1c a more reliable indicator of long term diabetic control than blood glucose. - August 04, 2010 - Randox Laboratories
Opti3 Omega-3 Vegan EPA & DHA Supplement Goes Global
After a successful launch in the UK, this new leading Vegan Opti3 Omega-3 food supplement brand is fast moving into new markets and seeks wider distribution partners. - August 03, 2010 - Opti3 Omega
Smith & Schaefer Showcases Design for Top Notch Education and Treatment Facility
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Regional Diabetes Center Opens Doors in Covington - August 01, 2010 - Smith & Schaefer
Major Pharmaceuticals Announces Retirement and Transition Plan for Michael Redd
Major Pharmaceuticals a leading national supplier of generic over the counter pharmaceuticals today announced that Michael Redd will step down as President on August 7, 2010 for personal reasons. Redd will be succeeded by Thomas Larkin, formerly Chief Strategic Officer of The Harvard Drug Group,... - July 31, 2010 - Major Pharmaceuticals
Health Market Science Announces Immediate Availability of Email MasterFile™ for the Healthcare Industry
Health Market Science announced HMS Email MasterFile, an email database of 1.2 million practitioners, offering the highest quality, most comprehensive email database in the healthcare industry. - July 31, 2010 - Health Market Science
Steri-Trac® System Purchased by Two More VA’s
Medical centers in Florida and Tennessee are the latest to choose ChemDAQ system for sterilant gas monitoring. - July 31, 2010 - ChemDAQ, Incorporated
Orbit Medical Creates Cash Sales Site for Patients
Orbit Medical has recently developed an e-commerce website that offers medical supplies to customers online. - July 31, 2010 - Orbit Medical
scil Launches New scil Vet View V1 Plus Vital Signs Monitor
New Version Enhanced with CO2 Capabilities. - July 31, 2010 - scil animal care company
Fetal Monitor with Large Display Available from DRE
The DRE Kindred is a compact fetal monitor with dual fetal heart rate and TOCO monitoring. - July 31, 2010 - DRE Medical Equipment
Exigen Services Wins the Leading Position in the Ukrainian Market
"The National Business Rating," announced that Exigen Services has been nominated as one of the top three vendors within the "Data Processing" category and holds the "Industry Leader" position for the second year running. - July 31, 2010 - Exigen Services
Save 50% on Select Clearance Sale Bath and Body Products at eBubbles.com
Bath products store, eBubbles.com is offering up to 50% discount on select Clearance items. - July 31, 2010 - eBubbles
DownTag Seeks to Change the Way Lives Are Saved; Pepsi May Help
Lack of Information During Traumatic or Medical Emergencies Leads to More Lives Lost; Pepsi’s Refresh Project May be the Blessing Motorcycle Riders, EMS, and Hospital Workers Have Been Waiting for. - July 30, 2010 - Downtag, Inc.
Simio Awards $79,200 Grant to Oklahoma State University
Simulation Software Award Gives University Academic Edition Licenses to Support Teaching and Research in Simulation - July 30, 2010 - Simio LLC