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EMR Experts Acquires Website Design Firm to Offer EMR Integrated Patient Portal Websites
EMR Experts, Inc. a leading provider of Electronic Medical Record software solutions to physician practices has acquired a small website development firm, enabling EMR Experts to offer doctors a one-stop shop for electronic medical records, online patient portals, and websites. - May 26, 2007 - emr expets
The First Roof Box that Stores a Wheelchair from Both Sides of the Car
The Swedish producer of products for disabled - Autoadapt - introduces a new way of storing the wheelchair. The roof box Roofspider automatically hoists the wheelchair inside the car-top carrier. The first roof box ever that loads from either side of the vehicle. - May 26, 2007 - Autoadapt AB
Colorado BioScience Association Applauds Governor Ritter’s Signing of HB 1060 As Critical To Future Growth of The State’s Bioscience Industry
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter signed House Bill 1060 into law Wednesday afternoon, with the bill sponsors present to acknowledge the importance of the legislation to the bioscience industry in Colorado. Rep. Jim Riesberg (D-Weld) and Sen. Brandon Shaffer (D-Longmont) were thanked for their efforts... - May 25, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Xcelience Will Acquire New Technologies to Enhance Drug Development Processes
The Tampa-based Contract Research Organization signed a partnership that will form new opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. - May 24, 2007 - Xcelience, LLC
Zoft Gum Company Launches New Product to Ease the Pain of Menopause
Zoft Menopause Gum offers relief for menopausal symptoms in a convenient chewing gum product. - May 23, 2007 - Zoft Gum Company
AnaSpec Introduces Line of Insulin Receptor Antibodies
The insulin receptor is a transmembrane receptor that belongs to the tyrosine kinase receptors class. It is a heterotetrameric glycoprotein composed of disulfide-linked subunits in a β-α-α-β configuration. This transmembrane receptor consists of 95kDa β-subunit, a single... - May 23, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Baxa Ltd, Subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, Announces Direct Sales and Marketing Operations in Switzerland
Baxa Ltd, subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, has moved to a direct sales and marketing model for the Swiss market. The company provides systems and devices for simplifying the handling, mixing and administration of fluid medications. Direct operations will provide Baxa Ltd with improved customer access for product development and continuous improvement, while continuing their excellent customer service. - May 21, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Just in Time for Allergy Season: New BreathePure® Nasal Air Filters Stop Sneezing and Itchy, Watery Eyes by Filtering Out Pollen, Dust and Other Irritants
Laboratory Tests Show Inexpensive, Disposable Nasal Filters Remove Up to 97 Percent of Most Airborne Particulates that Can Cause Reactions - May 20, 2007 - BreathePure Healthcare LLC
Porous Materials, Inc Announce New Machine
Porous Materials, Inc (PMI) is happy to announce the production of the Automated Filter Cartridge Tester, which will replace the current Complete Filter Cartridge Analyzer. - May 20, 2007 - Porous Materials, Inc.
Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church Installs AEDs
Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church becomes "Heart Safe" with the installation of two (2) AEDs from NewHouse Medical. - May 18, 2007 - NewHouse Medical
Colorado BioScience Association Names Jack Wheeler Chairperson, Announces 2007 Sponsors and Appoints Eight New Board Members
Jack Wheeler, CEO of MicroPhage, Inc., Longmont, is the new chairperson of the board of directors for the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). He was appointed at the association’s 2007 annual meeting April 24th. Wheeler assumes chairperson responsibilities from Ed Wood, ArcScan, Inc. In other action, eight new board members were appointed to three-year terms. - May 18, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Industry’s First West Nile Virus Protease Assay Kits
While West Nile virus (WNV) has had significant outbreaks throughout the world since it was first identified, commercially available assay kits for the detection of WNV protease inhibitors had not been developed until now. With the SensoLyte™ series of WNV Protease Assay Kits AnaSpec, a... - May 17, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
3.3 Million Canadians Go without a Hearing Aid Solution Because of Cost
Millions of Canadians and Americans suffering with a hearing loss go without because hearing aids are to expensive. With no medical cover or provision to cover existing hearing aid costs which can range from $3000-$10000 the public have to go without or resort to buying cheap and poor quality hearing enhances off the web or live with the hearing loss until it becomes so bad. - May 16, 2007 - Appa Hearing Technology Limited
Baxa Corporation Wins BMA Colorado 2007 Gold Key Award
Baxa Corporation's direct marketing campaign for the Rapid-Fill™ Automated Syringe Filler was awarded a Business Marketing Association Gold Key in the Colorado Chapter’s 2007 competition. Three messages: Safety is Automatic, Technology that Fits and Designed for Speed emphasized the key attributes that differentiate the Baxa product from competitive products and processes. - May 16, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Oil-Free X-Ray Generator
Spellman’s XRV Series Specifically Developed for Inspection Requirements - May 12, 2007 - Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp.
ZYTO Corp. Annual Meeting of Stockholders Elects Board of Directors Following Biotechnology Conference
ZYTO Corp. (OTC - ZYTC.pk) added two members to the board of directors after an election at the annual meeting of stockholders. The election followed a three-day conference attended by doctors and healthcare providers who use ZYTO technology. - May 11, 2007 - Zyto Corp.
BioSignia Announces Agreement to Deliver Chronic Disease Prediction Technology Through Regional Pharmacy Chain Kerr Drug
North Carolina based pharmacy chain first in the nation to offer consumers a personalized health report that predicts the likelihood of developing diabetes and other preventable diseases - May 11, 2007 - Biosignia Inc
MedcomSoft to Unveil MedcomSoft Record UE for Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 at TEPR 2007
MedcomSoft to release next generation of interoperable electronic health records at TEPR. - May 10, 2007 - MedcomSoft
Eat-n-Park Restaurants Selects NewHouse Medical for AED Implementation
Eat-n-Park, one of the region's largest locally-owned restaurant chains, has become "Heart Safe" by embracing an AED Program that will encompass all locations by the end of 2008. NewHouse Medical has been selected as the AED Implementation Specialist for this endeavor. - May 09, 2007 - NewHouse Medical
Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will Focus on Health Tourism
IMSA President Eric Light to Address the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will focus on Health Tourism - May 09, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Futuristic Sleep Machine Now Reality
Those seeking improved sleep can switch on Sleep on Command™ device designed to enforce Delta rhythm sleep and the recovery that best occurs during deep, slow-wave, Delta-stage sleep. - May 08, 2007 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Aventyn® Announces CLIP® v1.2 with Enhanced Integrated RFID Capability for Hospitals and Medical Suppliers
Simplifies Patient and Medical Asset Tracking, Enables Instant Return-on-Investment with Increased Patient Safety, Administrative Throughput and Inventory Visibility. - May 08, 2007 - Aventyn Inc.
Age Defying Collagen Capsule Made in NZ
Puraz Health’s product - 100% Collagen, contains pure collagen and is manufactured in New Zealand. The unique design of the capsules means that collagen can be distributed to where it may have depleted: to joints, ligaments and to the biggest organ, the skin. This means that collagen, in the past only available to plastic surgeons, is now available to the whole body in natural capsule form. - May 08, 2007 - Puraz Health
Baxa Corporation Signs Co-Marketing Agreement with CriticalPoint for Interactive Web-Based Training
Baxa Corporation announces its agreement with CriticalPoint LLC to co-market a Web-based sterile compounding curriculum authored by internationally recognized subject matter experts. This comprehensive, ACPE-approved program consists of 32 modules that meet USP Chapter 797’s competency assessment requirements. Modules are self-paced and part of CriticalPoint’s Learning Management System (LMS), offering access from any Web connection and providing administrative reporting for tracking. - May 07, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
InstaTest, Inc., SWFL's Drug Test Consultant, Begins Operations in the Lee, Collier and Charlotee County Areas of Florida
InstaTest Inc. provides highly reliable home drug testing programs to parents who are concerned that their teens are using drugs. The drug tests identify the presence of the ten most commonly used drugs among teens today. InstaTest Inc. provide step by step instructions on how to administer the drug testing program. All of their tests are urine or saliva based and FDA approved. The program provided by InstaTest, Inc. is a complete approach to educating the family and preventing drug abuse. - May 06, 2007 - InstaTest, Inc.
2007-08 Bioscience Colorado Magazine Debuts at BIO International Convention in Boston
Colorado Bioscience Association is releasing the new edition of Bioscience Colorado Magazine at the 2007 BIO International Convention, May 6-9, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. This year’s magazine has expanded to 80 pages and includes an updated directory of the Colorado Bioscience industry: Medical Device and Related Companies; Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Related Companies; Biofuels and Related Companies; Research & Education Institutions; Foundations; & Service Providers. - May 06, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
New Research Presented by MD Anderson and University of Utah Verifies Dry Connections with PhaSeal
New evidence-based research was presented at ONS Congress by MD Anderson and the University of Utah which concluded only the PhaSeal System confined the drug, thus proving the prevention of drug exposure from preparation through administration of hazardous drugs. - May 05, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
“Premature Infants Safer Because Of New Feeding System,” Case Study Now Accessible at PublicRelationsNewsroom.com
“Premature Infants Safer Because Of New Feeding System,” a case study from Premier, Inc., and its member hospitals, in collaboration with Baxa Corporation and VIASYS MedSystems, is now accessible at PublicRelationsNewsroom.com. According to the case, thanks to the collaboration, tiny infants receiving nutrition through feeding tubes now face far less danger from the risk of IV lines and feeding tubes being accidentally connected. - May 03, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Carmel Pharma, Inc. Launches New PhaSeal Preparation Component
Carmel Pharma, Inc. launches their new Protector 28 (P28). This preparation component is the latest advancement of the PhaSeal System and is available now. - May 03, 2007 - Carmel Pharma
MedcomSoft Record Selected by University of Central Missouri’s Health Center
University of Central Missouri (UCM) selects MedcomSoft Record EMR software. - May 02, 2007 - MedcomSoft
Baxa Corporation Announces Enteral Syringes Now on Contract with AmeriNet, MedAssets, Novation and Premier Group Purchasing Organizations
Baxa Corporation announces its new syringes, designed for enteral feeding only, have been accepted on contract with key group purchasing organizations to facilitate hospital compliance with patient safety goals and to prevent wrong-route errors. Contracts for enteral syringes have been made between Baxa and these top US group purchasing organizations: AmeriNet, MedAssets, Novation and Premier. - April 30, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Artificial Sun for Cell Culture Heating
The LAMBDA MINIFOR fermenter / bioreactor provides a new heating system for precise, fast and economic heating of the culture medium in fermentation and cell culture processes - April 29, 2007 - LAMBDA Laboratory Instruments
BioSignia Rolls Out National Marketing Campaign with 919 Marketing Company
Burgeoning healthcare technology company selects marketing partner to drive national marketing rollout of company’s evidence-based chronic disease prediction models. - April 29, 2007 - Biosignia Inc
Unique Eyelid Tonometer – Diaton Transpalpebral Tonometry is Featured at American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium and Congress ASCRS by BiCOM Inc.
BiCOM is showcasing its unique Transpalpebral (through the Eyelid) Tonometer Diaton to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium and Congress, hosted by the city of San Diego. Diaton tonometer is the only device on the market that can be used shortly after LASIK or PRK surgeries. Three speakers with presentations on the advantages of through the Eyelid tonometery will present at the ASCRS. - April 28, 2007 - BiCOM Inc.
Personalized Lab Services, LLC Offers New, Next-Day HIV-1 Test with +99.9% Proven Accuracy
Personalized Lab Services, LLC that distributes the only U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved at-home HIV-1 test, announced today that it has begun providing next business day results for its Express HIV-1 Test System. The accelerated, next business-day results continue to provide the... - April 28, 2007 - Personalized Lab Services, LLC
MenScience Tackles Men's Heart Health with the Omega 3 Supplement Formula
Because of the many benefits displayed by Omega-3 in its role in men’s cardiovascular health, MenScience has created the Omega 3 Supplement Formula. Its pharmaceutical-grade formula incorporates a high dose (1500 mg) of Omega-3 fatty acids to help protect men’s cardiovascular health, promote healthy brain function and mood levels, and increase joint and muscle mobility. - April 26, 2007 - MenScience Androceuticals
Fourth Generation CPAP Masks from Resmed Available in Australia
New Liberty and Quattro CPAP masks from Resmed are now available from CPAP Australia, the country's biggest full service CPAP equipment supplier. - April 26, 2007 - CPAP Australia
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