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AnaSpec Offers Fluo-3 - a High Affinity Fluorescent Calcium Indicator
Calcium plays a vital role in the specific and selective regulation of major cellular processes and is central in the regulation of cardiac contractility, growth and gene expression. Calcium indicators are small molecules that can respond to the binding of Ca2+ ions by changing their spectral... - March 29, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Trevigen Launches LDEV Free Basement Membrane Extract
Trevigen launches LDVE Free Basement Membrane Extract within its Cultrex® product line of Cell Differentiation and Angiogenesis products. Basement Membrane Extract (BME) can be used for promotion and maintenance of a differentiated phenotype in a variety of cell cultures including primary... - March 29, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Baxa Corporation Launches Call for Research Papers
Baxa to offer unrestricted educational grants for research studies on the usage and benefits of the new PadLock® Set Saver. Grants will be awarded for research intended for presentation at the INS, AVA, APIC or similar meetings and/or publication in the Journal of Infusion Nursing, Journal of Vascular Access, American Journal of Infection Control or similar publications. - March 28, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Avanti Therapeutics Launches Chikujee Therapeutics, a Targeted Drug Delivery Company
Avanti Therapeutics, a privately held biopharmaceutical company, said it has incubated and launched a new bionanotechnology company for targeted drug delivery called Chikujee Therapeutics. Chikujee Therapeutics hopes to commercialize nanomedicines using its proprietary, cell specific targeted drug... - March 28, 2008 - Chikujee Therapeutics
AnaSpec Introduces Suite of Labeled & Unlabeled Anti-Actin Antibodies
AnaSpec has introduced a suite of labeled and unlabeled anti-Actin antibodies. - March 26, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Newgen Software Forays Into Bermuda
Wins order from a large private bank in the island nation. - March 26, 2008 - Newgen Software Technologies
President of Resveratrol, Inc. Interviewed on Two Radio Programs about NutraGrape™
Ron Newcomb, president of Resveratrol, Inc., spoke about the nutritional and health benefits of muscadine grape seeds on two recent radio shows. Resveratrol, Inc. is a nutraceutical company that produces NutraGrape™, a muscadine grape seed antioxidant supplement and NutraGrape’sTM The... - March 25, 2008 - NutraGrape
Diabetes Open House and Free Nordic Walking Clinics Coming to Traverse City, Michigan
Free Nordic Walking Clinics are coming to the Diabetes Open House at the Bayview Wesleyan Church, Traverse City, Michigan from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9th, 2008. - March 25, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
Breast Cancer Awareness Through "Take Ten" Campaign
Women urged to take ten minutes a month to perform potentially life-saving breast self-exams. - March 22, 2008 - The Balustrade Agency
AnaSpec Introduces New Technical Support Solution
This month AnaSpec introduced a significantly improved online technical support resource for its website users. AnaSpec's new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Page now offers a searchable database of solutions that offers a more convenient and more comprehensive solution for technical support needs. - March 22, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
New Day Spa Association Advisory Board 2008 to 2009 Committees & Honors Announced
Hannelore Leavy, President and Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association announces the new 2008 to 2009 Day Spa Association Advisory Board. The DSA Advisory Board has been streamlined and simplified to be more efficient. All ‘Members At... - March 20, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
DRE Helps Surgery Centers in New York Obtain Accreditation
DRE offers assistance to office-based surgery centers by providing affordable refurbished and new medical equipment. - March 19, 2008 - DRE Medical Equipment
PMI Unveils New Capillary Flow Porometer
While similar to their other Capillary Flow Porometers, this new CapFlow has unique features which their other machines do not have. - March 19, 2008 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Japanese Study Concludes That Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Results in Better Control of Hypertension
In a recent study, published in the Journal of Human Hypertension 2008, Japanese patients taking anti-hypertensive medication were monitored by researchers. Of these, 77% regularly monitored their blood pressure at home, and 23% did not. Those patients who took their blood pressure at home, were 46% more likely to hit a target of 140/90 mmHg in the morning, 36% more likely in the evening and 23% more likely when having their blood pressure checked in the doctor's surgery. - March 19, 2008 - First Aid Warehouse
AnaSpec Introduces Phosphopeptide Standards Kit
AnaSpec has introduced a dependable tool for the analysis and characterization of phosphorylated peptides – AnaSpec’s Phosphopeptide Standards Kit. - March 19, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
DRE Unveils Large Animal Anesthesia Machine
The DRE Titan—specifically manufactured for anesthetizing equine, bovine and other large animals—rounds out the company’s anesthesia product line. - March 19, 2008 - DRE Veterinary Equipment
Baxa Corporation Announces Safe Handling and Preparation of Hazardous Drugs Course Offering at Its STAR Center Training Facility
Baxa Corporation announces a new course offered in its renowned STAR (Skills, Training, Academics and Resources) Center facility for nurses, physicians and pharmacists who prepare and handle hazardous drugs. The 10-hour course combines hands-on experience with regulatory compliance and industry best practice to provide the most complete training in hazardous drug compounding and safe handling available. - March 17, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
AnaSpec Introduces 58 New Antibody Products
Continuing to rapidly expand its antibody offerings, AnaSpec has added fifty-eight (58) new antibody products to its growing collection. Anti-PTEN (pSer385) (polyclonal) - Cat# 29642-025, 25 µg Host: rabbit polyclonal; Species Reactivity: human; rat; mouse; Applications: IP; WB;... - March 16, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Novovision Introduces at HIMSS 2008 NovoVoice™ Dictation System
Step up to a new standard in digital dictation. - March 16, 2008 - Novovision, Inc.
Novovision Debuts NovoPath™ v. 6.2 at HIMSS 2008
New features boost laboratory efficiency and productivity. - March 16, 2008 - Novovision, Inc.
Smokeless Cigarette to Revolutionize Smoking Industry, Beat Bans
Shafa Herbal Solutions announces healthy smoke-free cigarettes ready for worldwide distribution. - March 14, 2008 - Shafa Herbal Solutions
Fullerton India, a Part of Temasek Holdings, Achieves Phenomenal Growth with Newgen’s BPM Solution
Doubles the number of branches to 700 in five months. - March 14, 2008 - Newgen Software Technologies
FIRSTICE® Transcends the Ice Pack Market as an Innovative Cold Therapy Product
Available Soon in Retail Outlets for Consumers to Purchase. - March 13, 2008 - METIS Products, LLC
Inflation Proof Your Health with Fruit Advantage
Fruit Advantage, America’s leading super fruit brand, offers the industry’s first price lock guarantee on its complete line of super fruit supplements. - March 13, 2008 - Fruit Advantage
NCSRT Launches DiaSync for Improved Yield, Lower Cost in Harvest, Concentration, and Diafiltration of Biomolecules
At the Antibody Development and Production meeting in San Diego, CA March 12, 2008, NCSRT is launching its DiaSync process for biomolecules from fermentation, cell culture, or extraction. Utilizing concurrent processing technology and the patented SmartFlow™ TFF technology, DiaSync provides... - March 12, 2008 - NCSRT, Inc.
CEAT Sells 7 Acres Land in Bhandup for Rs. 130 Crores
CEAT Ltd, the flagship company of the 13,500 crore RPG Group and one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers has today signed an agreement with M/s. Ashford InfoTech Limited for development of a vacant portion of about 7 acres of land located at Village Road in Bhandup, Mumbai. The proceeds of... - March 12, 2008 - RPG
Now Available on CD: Baxa Corporation Exhibitor’s Theatre, The Pros and Cons of Standardized Parenteral Nutrition, from ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Colorado-based pharmacy products manufacturer, Baxa Corporation now has a CD available of the presentation, 'The Pros and Cons of Standardized Parenteral Nutrition” recorded live at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas. Presenter Gordon S. Sacks, PharmD, FCCP, BCNSP discusses the research related to parenteral nutrition compounding and the recommendations for best practice. - March 10, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Device Promises to Heal the World's Sleep Problems
Those seeking better sleep without drugs look to technology that guarantees deeper, more recuperative sleep and enhanced daytime productivity. - March 09, 2008 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyte™ Cathepsin D Activity Assay Kits
AnaSpec has introduced a new series of SensoLyte™ Cathepsin D Activity Assay Kits to address the issue of autofluorescence interference. - March 09, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
The Americans Can’t Stop Talking About It
Does the glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate combination have a positive effect on arthritis? - March 08, 2008 - Institute of Nutrition
IHateFlossing.com Provides Alternative Method for Oral Hygiene
Discover the Simple, Easy, and Comfortable Floss Free Way to Clean Your Teeth. - March 08, 2008 - I Hate Flossing
Life is Good RX Announces Free Prescription Plan
The Life is Good Rx program will provide on the spot price reductions of up to 75% percent on commonly used prescription drugs. Any resident of the United States is eligible to receive a card, it is completely free of charge and there are no burdensome qualification criteria or application processes. Savings are calculated instantly at the time of purchase. - March 07, 2008 - Life is Good Prescription Plan
ZYTO Corp. Concerned About Federal Mandates on Health Insurance in H.R. 1424
Proposed federal mandates in H.R. 1424 on health insurance offered by employers may drive up the cost of premiums and cause small companies to reduce or eliminate health insurance benefits. - March 07, 2008 - Zyto Corp.
VisualDxHealth Launches New Version of Popular Health Web Site
Unique health resource responds to visitor feedback with more images, user-friendly format. - March 07, 2008 - Logical Images Inc
Intrasphere Technologies’ PharmaCM Structured Content Management Solution Recognized Among Winners in the Microsoft "OBA Solution of the Year" Contest
Intrasphere Technologies' PharmaCM structured content management solution powered by Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, has been ranked #2 among dozens of other Office Business Application (OBA) solutions. - March 07, 2008 - Intrasphere Technologies, Inc.
Redwood Empowers SAP Financial Fast Close Solution
Redwood Software is unveiling a new Financial Fast Close solution for world-class companies that has been jointly developed with SAP AG. The new Fast Close solution is being featured by Redwood at next week’s SAP Financials2008 show in Orlando on March 10 - 13. - March 06, 2008 - Redwood Software
MDdatacor Partners with TeleVox on SmartReach 360 Comprehensive Patient Outcome Solution
Partnership provides innovative new solution for identifying and contacting patients in need of additional care. - March 06, 2008 - MDdatacor
Newgen Software Launches Output Management System
Product to help industries cut costs and consolidate information. - March 06, 2008 - Newgen Software Technologies
Trevigen Launches Anti-8-oxo-dG Monoclonal Antibody (Clone 2E2)
DNA damage caused by oxidative radicals is associated with aging, inflammation, carcinogenesis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. When exposed to oxidative radicals, 8-hydroxy-2’-deoxyguanosine (8-oxo-dG) is formed and can serve as a sensitive indicator of physiological and... - March 06, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Medisoft Medical Billing Software Announces the New Version 14 of Its Popular Practice Management Program Designed for Single Provider and Small Group Medical Offices
www.medicalbillingsoftware.com announces a new release of Medisoft Version 14, designed to help increase productivity, reduce costs, and provide better financial information to help the medical office run smoother. - March 05, 2008 - MedicalBillingSoftware.com
Mata Global Introduces OSHA Compliant Alcohol-Free, Rinse Free Hand Sanitizers; Hy-5 Brand Targets Health Care, Food Services, Travel, Lodging and Government Venues
Mata Global Solutions Inc., which specializes in licensing, manufacturing and marketing innovative products, including Canada’s Soapopular® brand, alcohol-free hand sanitizer line, announced that it has introduced Hy-5, a new line of alcohol-free, rinse-free hand sanitizer products that... - March 05, 2008 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
AnaSpec Introduces Two Novel Amino Acids
AnaSpec has introduced two novel amino acids that offer additional tools and functionality for peptide chemists. - March 05, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Equiade Brings Pet-Friendly, Effective Supplements to Amazon.com
Equiade, Inc., maker of animal and human supplements, is pleased to announce its products are now available through Amazon.com. - March 05, 2008 - Equiade, Inc.
VisualDx Collaborates with American Academy of Family Physicians to Elevate Diagnostic Accuracy
Logical Images, Inc., is pleased to announce a new project with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) to offer special diagnostic software, VisualDx Family Medicine, to the AAFP’s more than 60,000 active members. The collaboration stems from the AAFP’s mission to promote... - March 05, 2008 - Logical Images Inc
Free Nordic Ski Walking Clinics Coming to Garland Resort - No Snow/No Skis Required - Saturday, March 8th, 2008
Learn how to unlock the calorie burning and aerobic benefits of Nordic Ski Walking. Garland Resort is not only the home of beautiful cross country ski trails and four of the best golf courses in Michigan, but also the largest log building east of the Mississippi River – a beautiful central structure that gives the entire resort the flavor of the great outdoors. - March 04, 2008 - American Nordic Walking System SkiWalking.com
DRE Names Chief Operating Officer
Following a year of record sales, international medical equipment supplier selects Timothy L. Jarm to lead company toward continued growth. - March 04, 2008 - DRE Medical Equipment
mdesk™ 3.0 – New Version
RSA Biomedical will premiere the new version of mdesk™, the market leading system for orthopedic preoperative planning and templating, at this years annual AAOS meeting in San Francisco, March 5-9. mdesk™ 3.0 includes a complete setup of easy-to-use preoperative and postoperative... - March 02, 2008 - RSA Biomedical
Otava Ltd. and Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at University of Edinburgh Announce Research Collaboration
Otava Ltd., a leading Ukrainian company that specializes in drug discovery technologies, and Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at University of Edinburgh, Cancer Research UK-p53 Signal Transduction Laboratories (UK), have announced plans for an integrated research project focused on a... - March 02, 2008 - OTAVA Chemicals Ltd.
FDA Approves Pristiq for the Treatment of Adult Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
The FDA has approved PRISTIQ (desvenlafaxine), an SNRI, to treat adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Wyeth expects to begin shipping PRISTIQ to wholesalers beginning in the second quarter of 2008. - March 01, 2008 - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Innovative Device Offers Proactive Approach for Preventing Blindness: MacuScopeTM Assesses Risk of Developing Macular Degeneration, Aids in Prevention
MacuChek, a medical technology company based in West Bloomfield, Mich., has pioneered a device that is the first available to eye care professionals to aid in the prevention of the leading cause of legal blindness, macular degeneration which affects approximately 30 million worldwide. The first... - March 01, 2008 - MacuChek