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HealthSoft Completes Saint Anthony Physicians Network Medical Claims Processing System Installation
HealthSoft Enterprise Systems, a provider of healthcare information systems and services to managed care organizations, announced that Saint Anthony Physicians Network of Indiana, which selected HealthSoft for its managed care claims processing and adjudication in 2004, has successfully completed the installation of HealthSoft’s Mcare™ system after a complete conversion from their previous existing system. - December 02, 2005 - HealthSoft Enterprise Systems
Baxa Selects Neenan Company for Design/Construction of New Headquarters
New Baxa world headquarters to be built in Englewood, Colo., by The Neenan Company of Fort Collins, Colo. Baxa chose Neenan after an extensive search for a design-build partner that focused on collaboration and shared values. - December 02, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
HEALTHsuite Version 6.0 Provides Greater Flexibility and Increased Functionality
RAM Technologies, Inc., a leading software vendor serving the administrative needs of companies in the payer sector of the healthcare industry, has introduced HEALTHsuite® Version 6.0. This advanced IT solution offers increased functionality and greater ease-of-use for health plans and benefit administrators looking to automate all aspects of benefit administration including claims management processing. - December 02, 2005 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Baxa to Sponsor Exhibitor’s Theatre: “What’s Next with USP 797?” at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Colorado-based pharmacy products manufacturer, Baxa Corporation is sponsoring a program at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas. The speaker will discuss the proposed changes to the USP 797 guidelines for sterile compounding and their impact on pharmacy practice. - December 02, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
EPAM Launches Software Development Centers in Ukraine
EPAM (www.epam.com), the number one provider of software engineering services in Central and Eastern Europe, announced today the launch of its first of several "engineering centers of excellence" in Ukraine. EPAM was recognized as #1 of "Top 5 To Watch in Central and Eastern... - December 02, 2005 - EPAM Systems
Texas Hospital Association Endorses Case Management Technology Provider ECIN for Automated Discharge Planning
The Texas Hospital Assocation has endorsed ECIN as a preferred vendor of case management technology. - November 30, 2005 - Extended Care Information Network
AmniSure Test for ROM (Rupture of Fetal Membranes) Featured in Contemporary OB/GYN Magazine
AmniSure, a product available from Sepal Reproductive Devices, has recently been featured in a variety of medical magazines including a recent piece in Contemporary OB/GYN. This article discusses the new AmniSure technology in depth and highlights its clinical benefits. - November 30, 2005 - Sepal Reproductive Devices
Should You Have Cosmetic Surgery?
Plastic surgery is risky business. We have all heard and read horror stories regarding disfigurement, lingering side effects (numbness, scarring, loss of feeling and sensation) and even death. - November 29, 2005 - FacialMagic.com
Baxa to Launch ValiMed™ Medication Validation System at ASHP Midyear Meeting
Baxa Corporation announces its launch of the ValiMed System for medication safety at booth no. 2221 at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting to be held December 4 – 8, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nev. The innovative ValiMed Technology offers validation of medication to ensure the type and strength of high-risk medications. The technology also validates narcotic returns and identifies counterfeit medications. - November 29, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
New Russian Formula for Treatment of Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B
Samglo Enterprises, is proud to announce the introduction of its newest product: 'Nu-Liver PC.' 'Nu-Liver PC' is based upon the culmination of long term clinical trials performed in Russia using soy bean phosphatidylcholine (PC), and glycyrrhizin from licorice roots. This selected combination, currently being used in Russia for the treatment of acute and chronic viral hepatitis C and hepatitis B, is is NOW available in America. - November 24, 2005 - Samglo Enterprises
Proven Herbal Remedy Uses Chinese Medicine to Fight Hepatitis C Liver Disease Naturally and Restore Overall Health
A natural herbal medicine from the Orient that reverses hepatitis c liver disease safely, is now being made available outside of China. Nu-Liver, a natural herbal formula for hepatitis c can normalize liver enzymes, lower viral loads, and halt the progression of hepatitis c disease. - November 23, 2005 - Samglo Enterprises
Rascal® Insurance Services Exhibits at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Delaware Valley Chapter’s 2005 Annual Meeting
Rascal® Insurance Services, a division of Electric Mobility Corporation, distributor of the world famous Rascal® powerchair and scooter, announced today that it will serve as a participating exhibitor at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Delaware Valley Chapter’s 2005 Annual Meeting. The event will be held November 29 at the Valley Forge Convention Center in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. - November 23, 2005 - Rascal Insurance Services
UL Certification for Multi-Contact Robotic Connectors
MC Robotic Connectors TSB150 and TSS150 Now UL Recognized - November 22, 2005 - Multi-Contact USA
New Study Questions Causes of Acne In Women
Less oil on the face does not mean less zits. - November 21, 2005 - Noixia
Baxa Corporation and Carmel Pharma ab End Exclusive Distribution Agreement for PhaSeal®
Carmel Pharma elects to end Baxa distribution and establishes a US headquarters: Baxa Corporation announced today that its exclusive US distribution rights for the PhaSeal Products will end on December 31, 2005. The products’ Swedish manufacturer, Carmel Pharma ab, has elected not to continue the agreement. Over the course of the agreement, Baxa more than tripled annual PhaSeal product sales. Today, PhaSeal is used in more than 300 leading cancer treatment facilities nationwide. - November 14, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Cactus Botanics Increases the Production Capability of Policosanol
Cactus Botanics Limited, in cooperation with its Chinese manufacturing operations, has completed expansion of its production capabilities for Policosanol (Octacosanol 65%). - November 12, 2005 - Cactus Botanics Limited
Cynthia Rowland Announces Luscious Lips for Full, Pouty, More Kissable Lips
"Instead of traffic stopping lips, the users are experiencing mouth sores, burns and empty pockets”, says anti-aging guru Cynthia Rowland, creator of Facial Magic and Luscious Lips. - November 10, 2005 - FacialMagic.com
InViragen Wins The First Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented At BioWest 2005
Fort Collins-based InViragen LLC has won the first annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2005 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, bioscience director at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards banquet held earlier this evening. - November 09, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
Colorado BioScience Association Names Baxa Corporation 2005 Company of the Year
CBSA awarded Baxa Corporation its Company of the Year designation during BioWest 2005 in Denver, acknowledging operational excellence and commitment to giving back to the community as key to the recognition. Chairman and CEO Greg Baldwin accepted the award for Baxa at the Colorado Convention Center last evening. - November 09, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
2005 Colorado BioScience Association Awards Honor The Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) is announcing winners of its 2005 Awards Program at a banquet currently underway at the Colorado Convention Center. Held in conjunction with the 2005 BioWest conference, the annual awards program honors the best of Colorado’s bioscience industry. - November 08, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
Cactus Botanics Introduces Sesamin 90%
Cactus Botanics, a leading raw material supplier, announces the completion of development and introduction to the market of Sesamin 90% HPLC, currently the only Chinese supply of this level. - November 07, 2005 - Cactus Botanics Limited
New Report Reveals Alternative Ways for Women to Combat Acne
For years adults were told the cause of their adult acne was simply their hormones. Yet author of “Acne Messages”, Naweko San-Joyz, contributes the growing cases of adult acne to more than just hormones. - November 07, 2005 - Noixia
Rascal Insurance Services Awarded Accreditation from Joint Commission
Electric Mobility Corporation, distributor of the world famous Rascal powerchair and scooter, announced today that its Rascal Insurance Services division has earned the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' (JCAHO) Gold Seal of Approval™. - October 31, 2005 - Rascal Insurance Services
Process Changes at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Result in Safer and More Efficient Nutrition Compounding
The introduction of the Baxa automated compounder and Monterey Medical Software allows a leading children’s hospital to minimize med errors, reduce man hours and improve clinical efficacy. - October 31, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Colorado BioScience Association Features Replidyne, iBalance Medical, BioWest 2005 and the Recent Bioscience Forum in the Fall 2005 Edition of The CBSA FOCUS
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has published the third issue of its quarterly newsletter, “The CBSA FOCUS.” Featured articles in the Fall 2005 publication cover BioWest 2005, Coming Events, Executive Report, iBalance Medical, Regulatory Update, Replidyne, Bioscience Forum, and News Briefs. The newsletter helps further share the many success stories and highlights of Colorado’s medical device and biotechnology industries. - October 28, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
Task 2 Announces Grand Opening Promotion on Ergonomic Products
Task 2, Inc. is committed to helping computer users achieve the highest level of safety and comfort, while also matching the individual’s needs with affordable ergonomic solutions. Among Task 2’s array of ergonomic products are keyboard trays / platforms, articulating mechanisms, monitor arms and risers, laptop tools, copyholders, gel wrist supports, and various ergonomic tools. - October 25, 2005 - Task 2, Inc.
The Nutritional Institute, LLC Debuts New Line of High Energy Drinks and Supplements for This Years College Students
The Nutritional Institute, based in Grayslake, IL, debuts a new line of high energy drinks and whole food supplements that are all natural - for college students returning to school this year. Their Student Formula™, natural health products will be available in college bookstores around the country and on-line at www.studentformula.com. - October 24, 2005 - Nutritional Institute
Task 2, an Ergonomic Products Company, Announces Online Store Grand Opening
Task 2, Inc. is committed to helping computer users achieve the highest level of safety and comfort, while also matching the individual’s needs with affordable ergonomic solutions. Among Task 2’s array of products are keyboard platforms, mechanisms, monitor arms and risers, laptop tools, copy holders, and various ergonomic tools. - October 19, 2005 - Task 2, Inc.
TimTec 10-year Anniversary
TimTec Inc. is expressing customer and business partner appreciation as the company marks 10-years anniversary on the market of early drug-discovery. - October 17, 2005 - TimTec Corporation
Lindenhurst Hearing Center to Sponsor 7th Annual Walk Against Breast Cancer
The Lindenhurst Hearing Center is located at 672 N. Wellwood Ave., Suite #1. For more information please call them at 631-956-3277 or go to http://www.lbcfoundation.org/ or www.LindehurstHearingCenter.com. - October 09, 2005 - Lindenhurst Hearing Center, LLC
idiaper Announces Listing Discount
idiaper.com - The incontinence products portal site, is celebrating it's recent growth by extending a very special discount to new retailers. $100 off our normal lifetime listing price. During this special promotion new incontinence product merchants can have their items cataloged in our listings for just $150. And that's a lifetime listing, no monthly fees or recurring charges. contact idiaper@idiaper.com to take advantage of this incredible deal. - October 05, 2005 - idiaper.com
Popular Ergonomics Company Releases New Web Features and Technology
The newly redesigned web site for Task 2, www.task2.com, apart from extensively cataloging and explaining its various products and services, also uses its eleven years of experience in designing ergonomic products to host a range of on-site features. These include product knowledgebase, media and reseller centers, newsletters, ergonomics guides, forums, ergo news, RSS feeds and more. - October 05, 2005 - Task 2, Inc.
Baxa Corporation Receives Design Award from Art Directors Club of Denver
The Graphic Design team at Baxa Corporation received a 2005 Environmental Design award for their “right equipment” trade show graphic. The award, sponsored by the Art Directors Club of Denver, recognizes design excellence from Denver metro area agencies and in-house graphics teams and was one of several presented at the ADCD Annual Show. - October 03, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Sigma-Aldrich Introduces the MyriaScreen Diversity Collection for Drug Discovery
Sigma-Aldrich (NASDAQ:SIAL) is pleased to announce the availability of the MyriaScreen Diversity Collection of drug-like screening compounds. The collection, produced in collaboration with TimTec Inc. (http://www.timtec.net), is the result of careful evaluation, filtering, and refinement of selections from each of our screening compound collections. - September 23, 2005 - TimTec Corporation
EPAM Named One of New Jersey's Fastest Growing Technology Companies in Deloitte & Touche LLP's Technology Fast 50 Program
Staggering growth is sustained for the fourth consecutive year - September 15, 2005 - EPAM Systems
Baxa Introduces New Oral and Enteral Liquid Dispensers with Purple Plungers to Increase Patient Safety
Specialized Baxa oral dispensers now have a purple plunger for immediate visual differentiation from IV syringes to prevent wrong-route administration errors. Oral dispensers are syringe-like devices with a unique tip configuration that cannot accommodate a hypodermic needle or actuate a needleless IV access port. - September 12, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Honored as Colorado Top Company
Baxa Corporation was recognized as a Top Company in an award ceremony held today at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. The annual competition, established by Colorado Biz magazine in 1988, highlights the best of Colorado businesses – those demonstrating financial and operational excellence as well as a commitment to giving back to their communities. - September 08, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Repeater™ Pump Validated in Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour Sterilisation Tests
Baxa Ltd announces that their pharmacy peristaltic filling pump – the Repeater Pump (099E) – tested successfully through 26 gas sterilisation cycles at one cycle per day with hydrogen peroxide vapour. Bioquell (UK) Ltd, manufacturers of the Clarus® hydrogen peroxide gas generator system, performed the tests for Baxa at their Andover laboratory. The Repeater Pump exhibited no adverse effects on performance or accuracy of operations during the third-party testing. - September 07, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Dr.Sofa -The Furniture surgeon
Over the last year, Dr. Sofa has disassembled over 1000 sofas that were stuck in elevators, hallways, stairwells, doorways, streets, and living rooms across New York City. Dr. Sofa offers 24 hours a day service, a well trained staff, and a quality guarantee. Dr. Sofa also offers disassembly and reassembly service for wallunits, armoires, beds, etc. - September 06, 2005 - Dr.Sofa-The Furniture Surgeon
New Range of Plazan Natural Skin Care Products
A Cyprus cosmetics company is set to revolutionize the skin care industry with its new brand of natural skin care products - cleansers based on placental extracts. Plazan, which lists Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lopez, as one of its loyal customers, says clinical trials of the cleansers have shown dramatic results. The cleansers were developed by Russian scientists who have pioneered the growing use of placental extracts in cosmetic care. - September 05, 2005 - Ost Cosmetics Ltd.
Exacta-Med® Oral Dispensers Eliminate Wrong-Route Errors And Inappropriate Clinical Line Connections
Baxa Corporation, a Denver-based manufacturer of medical devices and systems, offers the Exacta-Med Oral Dispenser specifically designed for safe oral liquid delivery. The Exacta-Med Dispenser’s design prevents the attachment of a luer needle hub and from engaging with a needleless connector, eliminating potential error from wrong-route oral liquid medication administration. Additionally, the dispenser is labeled “Oral Use Only,” further promoting patient safety. - August 31, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Nutrition Therapy and Continuous Infusion Case Studies From Baxa Corporation Now Available for Media Access at PublicRelationsNewsroom.com
Two case studies produced by Baxa Corporation are now posted on the Public Relations Newsroom Web site for media access. The first case details how a new Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) process minimizes medical errors and reduces man hours at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH). The second case focuses on the therapeutic benefits of continuous infusion of β-lactam antibiotics at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Ronceverte, West Virginia. - August 31, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Cactus Botanics Leads in Drafting Quality Standards for Fucoidan Content
Cactus Botanics offers three specifications of Brown Seaweed with active ingredient Fucoidan and leads in drafting quality standards for assay of Fucoidan content. - August 29, 2005 - Cactus Botanics Limited
Sleep Deprivation can be Deadly
Sleeplessness is not just an inconvenience. The consequences of sleep deprivation can be deadly. - August 28, 2005 - MaskCraft
Hovione Expands its Range of Services in Particle Design Technology
Hovione has increased its range of services and multi-scale facilities in cGMP Spray Drying, an advanced particle design technology. Building on its accumulated expertise in all major areas of API development and cGMP manufacture, a full range of cGMP Spray Drying facilities operating at lab, pilot and industrial scale have now been installed at Hovione's API manufacturing plant in Europe and are currently being installed at Hovione’s Technology Transfer Centre in New Jersey, USA. - August 26, 2005 - Hovione
Baxa Corporation Named As Colorado Top Company Finalist
Baxa Corporation has been recognized as a finalist in coloradobiz magazine’s annual competition for Top Company. Established in 1988 by Colorado Business magazine (now coloradobiz), the Top Company competition recognizes Colorado’s most outstanding businesses in nine business categories. - August 25, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Samuel P. Fleischer Announces Print-on-Demand Availability of The Hospital Stay Diary at Lulu.com
Hospital overbilling continues to be a 10 billion dollar problem for the healthcare consuming public. With 97% of all hospital bills containing errors, The Hospital Stay Diary empowers the consumer of healthcare services to monitor those services and to assure their bill is accurate. - August 23, 2005 - Jorley Communications
Baxa Corporation Announces Compliance To The European Directive On Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment
Baxa Corporation, a Denver-based manufacturer of equipment that automates fluid dispensing for hospital pharmacies, announces its compliance to the European Waste Electrical and Electronics Equipment Directive, or WEEE. The WEEE Directive aims to reduce the quantity of waste resulting from used electrical and electronic equipment and increase its re-use, recovery and recycling. Baxa is the 2005 recipient of two excellence in exporting awards. - August 15, 2005 - Baxa Corporation
Two Colorado Companies to Present at Midwest’s Largest Biotech and Medical Device Event
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has selected two private companies from Colorado to present at the BIO Mid-America VentureForum – Longmont-based MicroPhage Incorporated and Aurora-based Thinc Pharmaceuticals. The conference takes place at the Minneapolis Hilton, September 21-23. - August 15, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association
BioWest 2005 Expands to Feature Venture Capital Award
The Rocky Mountain Region's premier networking event and trade show for the biotechnology and medical devices industries has expanded to include the first annual $10,000 Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, to be presented to the winning emerging biosciences company at the Venture Capital program on November 8, 2005. The award, sponsored by the law firm Faegre & Benson, is designed to help support growing biotech companies. - August 15, 2005 - Colorado BioScience Association