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Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical, LLC Announces FDA 501(k) Market Clearance of ThermaCor 1200 Thermal Infusion System
Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC (SCB) announced today U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) market clearance of their ThermaCor 1200 Infusion System, the first full range, portable normothermic infusion system funded in part by the U.S. Military. - April 25, 2007 - Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical
Start Up Offers Gynecologist and Urologist In-Office Procedure Options
Physicians in Wisconsin now have procedure options once unavailable without costly capital investments in equipment and staff. Badger Medical Systems Inc. is a new business in Wisconsin which aims to provide Gynecologist and Urologist equipment and staff on a per case basis. By using Badger... - April 25, 2007 - Badger Medical Systems
Carmel Pharma Offers New Continuing Education Program
Carmel Pharma, manufacturers and distributors of PhaSeal, announced today that they are now offering an accredited continuing education (CE) program developed by STAT Educational Services, an accredited provider of continuing education for various healthcare professionals. - April 25, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
New Medical Breakthrough: FDA Approved Device Can Turn Deadly Oral Cancer Into Treatable Cancer
A new breakthrough technology sets new oral tissue screening standards, enabling cancerous lesions to be diagnosed that may be undetectable under regular overhead white dental lights. The new device, VELscope, uses blue excitation light and a specialized filter to help dental professionals screen... - April 24, 2007 - Dentistry For Health New York, PLLC
Baxa Corporation Features Pharmacy Automation and Dedicated Oral Dispensers at the Interphex 2007 Exhibition
Baxa Corporation is promoting its industry-leading products for automating pharmacy filling operations and safe dispensing of oral liquid medications at the annual Interphex Conference and Exhibition beginning today at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The annual Interphex Conference brings together global companies serving the pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries. - April 24, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Zyto Corp. Announces Annual Meeting of Stockholders
ZYTO Corp. has announced the annual meeting of stockholders will be on May 5, 2007. - April 22, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
Introducing the Crickett, the First Combination Booklight and Reading Glass System
Rocco Originals, a manufacturer of Fashion Reading Galsses since 1981 is set to release the CRICKETT, the world's first BookLight and Reading Glass system aimed at the book loving "over 40" population who are increasingly finding themselves in need of Reading Glasses. - April 20, 2007 - Rocco Originals
BiCOM Reports Better-Than-Expected Results Due to Unique Tonometer Diaton Launch – Tonometry Through Eyelid / Glaucoma Detection Device
BiCOM Inc. at a recent conference call, reported better than expected results due to a successful launch and unexpected increase in sales of its recently introduced transpalpebral (through the eyelid) tonometer Diaton, a device used for Glaucoma detection. Diaton to be revealed in over 30 countries. The company has increased its outlook for 2007 - April 19, 2007 - BiCOM Inc.
Porous Materials, Inc Announces May 2007 Short Course
Porous Materials, Inc. is proud to annouce the PMI Short Course on "Advanced Techniques for Pore Structure Characterization Theory & Practice" scheduled to take place during the week of May 8th - 10th, 2007. PMI's Short Course brings together PMI's experts in pore structure and... - April 19, 2007 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Interleukin & Chemokine Antibodies – Two Types of Cytokine Antibodies
Interleukin-32 (IL-32), whose expression is increased following activation by IL-2, was initially identified as a transcript (NK4) selectively expressed in lymphocytes and NK cells.1 - April 18, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Zyto Corp. Announces Additional Presenter at Biotechnology Conference for Healthcare Practitioners
Zyto Corp. (OTC - ZYTC.pk) has announced the addition of Dr. Jeff Wheelwright, DC, as a presenter at a three-day conference in Park City, Utah offered at no charge to healthcare professionals. - April 18, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
Baxa Praises the UK’s NPSA Patient Safety Alert Advising Hospitals to Switch to Safer Oral/Enteral Syringes
The UK’s National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) has released a Patient Safety Alert detailing the hazards of wrong-route administration and recommending immediate actions to ensure that oral/enteral medications cannot be administered through an intravenous connection. Hospitals can comply with the Patient Safety Alert immediately using the Exacta-Med® Oral/Enteral Dispensers from Baxa Ltd, Baxa Corporation’s UK subsidiary. - April 17, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
New Drug and Alcohol Testing Services from Medimpex United Inc.
Starting from middle of April, 2007 Medimpex United, Inc. (www.meditests.com) open new services and upgrade existing ones for all your drug and alcohol testing needs. 1. Medimpex United, Inc. start to provides MRO (Medical Review Officer) Service for the urine laboratory drug test confirmation 2. Also they're open the Urine Alcohol traces detection up to 80 hours after alcohol intakes 3. Laboratory GC/MS Urine Drug Test Confirmation available for up to 12 illegal drugs with new low price - April 13, 2007 - Medimpex United Inc
ABRF Poster Presents Comparison of Fluorescent Peptide Synthesis Methods
At the 2007 annual conference of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities, AnaSpec presented a technical poster that compared the synthesis of a fluorescent peptide using two types of resins. The results of the poster indicated that the use of an unprotected resin was just as effective... - April 13, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
ZYTO Corp. Announces Bio-technology Conference to Include Anti-aging Presentation
ZYTO Corp. (OTC - ZYTC.pk) has announced that Dr. Paul Ling Tai will address the healthcare practitioners at the annual ZYTO Conference on the subject of natural bio-phyto hormones for the ultimate anti-aging program. - April 13, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
MedcomSoft Record EMR Selected by Physician Practices Across the Nation, Including a Major New York City Hospital’s Community Physician HIT Pilot Group
MedcomSoft, a provider of Electronic Medical Records (EMR), announces Quarterly sales of flagship product MedcomSoft Record 2006 continues to surpass Fiscal 2006 levels. - April 12, 2007 - MedcomSoft
New Technology to Study the Mechanism of Cancer
Switchgear Genomics unveils new experimental technology to characterize the biological networks of cancer cells. - April 12, 2007 - SwitchGear Genomics
New Dye Solution for Far Red to NIR Imaging
Utilizing its proprietary HiLyte Fluor™ technology, AnaSpec has introduced dye solutions for far red to NIR imaging. AnaSpec’s HiLyte Fluor™ 647, HiLyte Fluor™ 680, and HiLyte Fluor™ 750 provide AnaSpec with a range of dyes that cover the spectrum. AnaSpec has also... - April 11, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Zyto Corp. Announces Annual Conference for Healthcare Practitioners
Zyto Corp. has announced plans for the company’s annual conference for healthcare practitioners to be held in Park City, Utah. There is no charge for participation. - April 07, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
Quatro Composites Announces Expansion
Carbon fiber design and manufacturing facilities expand capacity - April 07, 2007 - Quatro Composites
Professional Strength Teeth Whitening System Prescribed by Dentists Now Available for Home Use
System Provides Everything To Whiten Teeth At Home In One 15-30 Application - April 06, 2007 - WhiteningTeethOnline
New Instant On-the-Spot Employee Drug Test
99.9% Accurate, FDA Cleared, Simple Mouth and Gum Swab Test - April 05, 2007 - Personalized Lab Services, LLC
2007-2008 Comprehensive Guide to the Day Spa and Medical Spa Industries Increased 1/3 in Size – Includes Cutting-Edge Editorial
The Day Spa Association & The International Medical Spa Association's 2007-2008 Directory is off to the press! This 16th edition 4-color glossy nationwide guide to day spas, medical spas, spa products and service companies has been expanded to 80 pages due to a 25% increase in membership from... - April 05, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
New Evidence-based Research will be Unveiled During 'Ask the Experts’ at ONS Congress in April
New evidence-based research for determining adherence to the NIOSH definition of a closed-system will be unveiled during ‘Ask the Experts’ at the ONS Congress on Wednesday, April 25 in Las Vegas, NV. ‘Ask the Experts’ will be held from 1pm-2pm on Wednesday, April 25 in the... - April 04, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
AnaSpec Introduces AnaTag™ Protein Labeling Kits
The labeling of proteins and antibodies with fluorescent dyes can play a crucial role in flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry and fluorescent in-situ hybridization techniques. Incorporating its high performance HiLyte Fluor™ dyes in a ready-to-use kit, AnaSpec has introduce its new line of... - April 04, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
The Spa Person of the Year Award 2006
Educator, Consultant and Author, Vice President of Resources and Development, Inc. joins Douglas Preston of Preston, Inc., Linda-Anne Kahn of Beauty Kliniek Aromatherapy Day Spa and Wellness Center, Catherine Atzen of ATZEN®, Cheryl Sott of Aroma Works Software and Peggy Wynne Borgman of Preston Wynne who won this award over the past 5 years. - April 04, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Zyto Corp. Marketing Goals on Track According to Board of Directors
Zyto Corp. began a marketing program in January that uses a strategic alliance of nutriceutical companies and their network of healthcare professionals. Members of the board of directors are pleased with the progress. - April 03, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
Colorado Bioscience Association Launches Colorado Springs Chapter
The debut of the Colorado Springs Chapter of the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) occurred yesterday at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS). The announcement is made by Denise Brown, CBSA Executive Director, who says UCCS Chancellor Pam Shockley hosted the chapter launch event. - March 29, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Ronco to Exhibit at IAPA Health & Safety Canada 2007 Conference and Trade Show
Once again Ronco will be exhibiting at the IAPA Health & Safety Canada 2007 Conference and Trade Show. - March 29, 2007 - RONCO
Ronco Adds Two More Disposable Gloves to its Impressive List of CFIA Approved Products
Two new disposable gloves receive a certification of compliance from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency - March 29, 2007 - RONCO
Dr. Robert Pastore Re-launches Nutritional Supplements Line with New Website
Pastore Formulations announces new site to showcase its expanding line of high end supplements. - March 28, 2007 - Pastore Formulations
Argon Medical Devices Announces New EMB Forceps, Long-Length Percutaneous Introducers and “Safety-First” Initiative
First, Argon announces feature enhancements to its industry leading Jawz™ disposable, endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) forceps product family. Next, Argon is introducing a new family of long-length percutaneous introducers for the Interventional Radiology (IR) and Endovenous Laser Treatment markets. Finally, Argon launches a corporate initiative to support health care providers’ Exposure Control Plans through a variety of comprehensive solutions. - March 28, 2007 - Argon Medical Devices
The Only Test that Takes the Guesswork out of what Vitamins and Supplements your Body Needs
Why You May Need An Intracellular Vitamin Analysis - March 28, 2007 - Personalized Lab Services, LLC
AnaSpec Launches Optimized Website
In an effort to optimize the online experience of its customers, AnaSpec, a worldwide provider of integrated proteomics solutions, has moved its website to a faster, dedicated server. AnaSpec sales & marketing manager, Violeta Rajkovska, MBA, stated, “With the huge number of catalog... - March 28, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Pardus' eQMS::LIMS and eQMS::DNA to be Used by Serbian Police CSI Team
Serbian Police to use Pardus' eQMS::LIMS and eQMS::DNA in forensic lab. Pardus' products will keep track of all crime scene traces and will follow up all analytical procedures. According to international DNA experts Serbian DNA Forensic laboratory is among the top four in Europe. - March 26, 2007 - Pardus d.o.o.
Take the Guesswork Out of Choosing the Right Combination of Vitamins and Supplements
With the increasing popularity of vitamins and supplements, today's consumer now has more choices than ever before, and sometimes that means more confusion. To cut through the clutter, Puritan's Pride has created special vitamin and supplement package deals bundled together for specific age... - March 24, 2007 - Puritan's Pride
Baxa Corporation Launches Educational Campaign Highlighting the Risks of Enteral Tubing Misconnections
Campaign for Baxa dedicated enteral systems focuses on educating providers on the risks, especially for neonatal patients, of wrong-route administration of non-IV fluids. While tubing misconnections can be deadly for any patient, neonates represent the highest risk population due to their small size and other health complications. The campaign launch closely follows the January 2007 release by the Joint Commission of their proposed 2008 National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) for comment. - March 21, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Relief for Orthodontic Patients
No matter what the age, orthodontic appliances are difficult to keep clean. Learn about a better method to remove debris between the brackets, bands and wires of the orthodontic braces. - March 20, 2007 - Dental Air Force
Tonometer Diaton to be Presented at International Vision Expo in New York City
Diaton tonometer will be presented at the International Vision Expo and Conference on March 22-25th. Diaton will be showcased by BiCOM Inc. and Optimetrics Inc. - an ophthalmic equipments and instruments distributor for ophthalmologists, optometrists and optical laboratories in the United States and Latin America. The demo and training will be provided at Booth MS1252. BiCOM CEO comments on the growth of the eye care industry. - March 20, 2007 - BiCOM Inc.
Transcutaneous Bioelectric Stimulation - the Problem of Penetration and Propagation
In the past few years, there has been a resurgence of interest in bio-electrical therapies in the medical community. In some areas however, there has been a proliferation of research resulting in numerous clinical applications directed at patient care. Many health care facilities are successfully... - March 17, 2007 - Technical AP
EPAM Systems Named #1 in Multiple Categories by Outsourcing Analysts
Brown-Wilson Group Survey finds EPAM Systems tops in offshore software development. Company wins as the No.1 of “Top 10 ITO Offshore: Eastern/Central Europe” and the No.1 of "Top 10 ITO: Portals & Enterprise Content Management" within the global “Top 50 Best Managed Outsourcing Vendors” survey. - March 17, 2007 - EPAM Systems
Two Leading Biotech Publications Report on Advaxis’ Listeria Platform Technology
Advaxis’ John Rothman Recognized as one of 20 Notable People in R&D - March 16, 2007 - Advaxis
Two Colorado Bioscience Legislative Initiatives Rank Among BIO’s Best Practices in the Nation
Two Colorado bioscience legislative initiatives are included in the national BIO “State Legislative Best Practices in Support of Bioscience Industry Development,” report issued late last year for state legislation promoting growth of bioscience clusters in 2005-06. Of the 23 standout initiatives, only two other states, California and Texas, had two projects highlighted. - March 14, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Name Change: AnaSpec’s EnzoLyte is now SensoLyte™
AnaSpec, a worldwide provider of integrated proteomics solutions, announced today that the name of their flagship line of high-performance assay kits has been changed from EnzoLyte to SensoLyte™. AnaSpec sales & marketing manager, Violeta Rajkovska, MBA, noted, “The new name... - March 14, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Medical Manufacturing Gets a Boost from Local Tech School Talent
What could an Orthopedic Manufacturer with combined experience of 275 years learn from a local technical high school student? They found that learning goes both ways when it comes to getting the job done at Tracer Tool & Machine Co., Inc. - March 14, 2007 - Tracer Tool & Machine Co., Inc.
KODAK and Korrect Optical Partner to Deliver Innovative New Progressive Lens
Korrect Optical today announced the availability of a new product line offered through a partnership with KODAK lenses. The innovative Unique Lenses represent an advancement that offers an alternative to bifocals and provide sharp, clear vision regardless of distance. The new... - March 13, 2007 - Korrect Optical
Xcelience Employs "CFS1200 Capsule Filling and Sealing Machine"
Xcelience's implementation of the CFS1200 will allow its formulation scientists the opportunity to accelerate the drug development timeframe. - March 13, 2007 - Xcelience, LLC
Actor Cheryl Hines is Tired of Counting Sheep to Sleep... And is Painting Them Instead
In insomnia news, actor and insomnia sufferer, Cheryl Hines, joins the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Foundation to pull the covers off chronic insomnia. “Why Count on Sheep to Sleep?”, an educational initiative, supported by Sanofi-Aventis, raises awareness of sleep problems, causes of insomnia, and provides people with sleep solutions. Sleep disorders can be a serious medical condition characterized by difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. - March 10, 2007 - Sanofi-Aventis
Orthopedic Manufacturing – Medical Manufacturing Miracles on a Daily Basis
Orthopedic manufacturing is responsible for all of the replacement knees and hips that allow baby boomers, and many others, to continue to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. The effectiveness of this procedure is a testament to the ingenuity of orthopedic manufacturers who design and produce orthopedic implants and instruments, as well as to highly skilled orthopedic surgeons. - March 10, 2007 - Tracer Tool & Machine Co., Inc.
Pro-Tect, Inc. (PRTT.PK) Acquires License to Mitigator® Brand Products
Pro-Tect, Inc. (PRTT.PK) announced today that it has entered into a licensing agreement with American Natural Technology Sciences (ANTS) for the marketing rights to Mitigator's® technology. - March 09, 2007 - Pro-Tect, Inc.