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Electronic Cigarettes Reviews Website Launches Awards Section for the Best E-Cigarette Brands in Various Categories
ElectronicCigarettesReviews.net, a website that provides consumers with reviews for many major brands of electronic cigarettes, launched a new section for awards in various categories. The awards section comes after the success and positive feedback from many of the reader reviews of electronic cigarette brands. Visit the awards section to see which electronic cigarette brands came out the winners. - May 20, 2010 - ElectronicCigarettesReviews.net
Group 31 Communications Opens Shop in North Carolina Triangle
Group 31 Communications, a newly formed marketing and medical education company in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, will provide innovative, cost-effective medical education programs aimed at enhancing brand credibility and adoption in varied physician and patient audiences. Group 31... - May 20, 2010 - Group 31 Communications, Inc.
Jean Brown Research Announces Participation in a Phase II/III Clinical Trial of Investigational Vaccine Used to Prevent Infection in Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients
Jean Brown Research Announces Its Participation in a Phase II/III Clinical Trial of an Investigational Vaccine Used to Prevent Staphylococcus Aureus Infection in Patients Undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgery. - May 19, 2010 - Jean Brown Research
Clinical Trials in Russia. 1st Quarter 2010.
The Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development of the Russian Federation (alias RosZdravNadzor, RZN) approved 134 new clinical trials of all types including local and bioequivalence studies during the first quarter of 2010 demonstrating an 18% increase over the corresponding period of last year. - May 19, 2010 - Synergy Research Group
VIRUN® to Premiere OmegaH2O® Through WEDAR at CPhI and HI/NI in Shanghai, China
Virun to premiere water soluble and shelf stable OmegaH2O® in China through WEDAR Biotechnology Co. Ltd. OmegaH2O® is patents pending. - May 18, 2010 - VIRUN
Pure One™ Omega-3 Registered with the Vegan Society
Pure One™ DHA supplement manufacturer today announced a license from the Vegan Society for trademark use in the United States, Canada, the European Union, and Australia. The Vegan logo adds to Pure One’s quality offering for vegetarian consumers and vegan retailers, in addition to the benefits of being sourced and Made in the USA and recognized good for pregnant-nursing mothers and infants. - May 17, 2010 - Source-Omega
International Stem Cell and Absorption Systems Confirm Results Showing Stem Cell Derived Corneal Tissue as an Alternative to Animals for Drug Testing
International Stem Cell Corporation announced the results of a second set of experiments confirming that its lab-grown corneal tissue closely mimics the drug absorption and drug metabolism characteristics found in normal corneal tissue. Other tests show that the stem cell derived corneal tissue refracts light, signifying the potential therapeutic value in treating corneal injury and disease. - May 17, 2010 - International Stem Cell Corporation
AIR™ Sample Prep Kits for Illumina-Compatible Small RNA Sequencing Launched
Bioo Scientific launched the AIR™ Small RNA Sequencing Kit for sequencing small RNA using the Illumina platform. - May 17, 2010 - Bioo Scientific
Dr. Goldberg to Give Informative Talk on Neck and Back Pain at CentraState’s Community Family Health Fair
Dr. Grigory Goldberg, a fellow-trained spine surgeon at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, N.J., will present “Latest Advances in Back and Neck Care,” a free educational seminar for those experiencing neck and back pain, Sunday, June13 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in CentraState’s medical office at 312 Applegarth Road, Monroe, New Jersey. - May 16, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Thinning Hair Researchers Nanogen Are Invited to Prestigious Swiss Dermatology Conference
Swiss Dermatology conference features Nanogen products due to their compatibility with sensitive skin. - May 16, 2010 - Nanogen
Iowa Green Label Veterinary Labs, Inc. Launches New Product Line - LitterTopper
The first of its kind - New line of products sprinkled on top of cat litter that naturally disinfect cat's paws. - May 15, 2010 - Iowa Green Label Veterinary Labs, Inc.
Memory Loss Study on Prevagen Supports 2010 Older Americans Month Theme
Memory loss (http://prevagen.com/MemoryLoss.html) study on brain health supplement, Prevagen, supports 2010 Older Americans Month theme, “Age Strong! Live Long!” Study results show Prevagen reduced forgetfulness, helps word recall and improves memory. - May 14, 2010 - Prevagen
Acclaimed Film-Maker Shekar Kapur Joins the Advisory Board of Wockhardt Foundation
Shekhar Kapur joins advisory board of the prestigious Wockhardt Foundation. - May 14, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Luke Roush Named Vice President of Global Marketing at TransEnterix
Roush is responsible for setting and executing TransEnterix’s worldwide marketing and commercialization strategy, which includes communicating the benefits of the company’s SPIDER® Surgical System to hospitals, surgeons and patients. - May 14, 2010 - TransEnterix
LECOM Joins Edinboro University to Host Founders of Bioethics International Conference
Founders of Bioethics International Congress event to be held from June 1st through June 5th of this year at Edinboro University in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. - May 14, 2010 - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Unimed-Midwest Introduces the Deluxe Professional Protection Station
The wall-mounted Deluxe Professional Protection Station holds basic personal protection equipment plus hand hygiene products in a compact, easily accessible organizer. This Station is ideal for medical exam rooms, staff stations, dental operatories, and more. - May 14, 2010 - Unimed-Midwest, Inc.
O’Hara Technologies Inc. Launches New Product Line of Pharmaceutical Continuous/Batch Tablet Coating Equipment Fastcoat Continuous
O'Hara Technologies Inc. is recognized on the global market as a leading manufacturer of solid dosage processing equipment, with new innovative products coming to the market every year. - May 13, 2010 - O’Hara Technologies
Life Force Herbal Body Wrap Offered at 30% Off Through Friday at LiquidWholeFood.com
The popular do-it-yourself inch-loss and detoxification home seaweed Herbal Body Wrap is offered at significant savings through Friday. - May 12, 2010 - LiquidWholeFood.com
Stevens Team Takes 1st in RIT IEEE '10 Design Contest
Electrical & Computer Engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology made headlines last week as they took home first place, and an $8,000 prize, at the Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) IEEE Student Design Contest 10 for presenting the hardware aspects of their Digital... - May 12, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Air Mattresses by Natural Form Are Now Motor-Free
Natural Form’s Air Mattresses Are Now Completely Motor-Free, Pump-Free, and Quiet; Zero Noise Yields Better Sleep - May 12, 2010 - Natural Form
AnaSpec Introduces ClearPoint™ β-Amyloid Custom Peptides
AnaSpec, the world’s largest provider of β-amyloid peptide and Alzheimer’s research reagents , has introduced its ClearPoint™ β-Amyloid custom peptide synthesis service. ClearPoint™ peptides are AnaSpec’s trademark collection of heavy or stable isotope... - May 12, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Nutricap Labs Executive Vice President Named Finalist for 2010 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Leader of New York-based vitamin and supplement manufacturing company honored by one of the world’s leading professional services organizations for his vision, courage, and achievements over the past year. Jason Provenzano, Executive Vice President of Nutricap Labs, a New York-based vitamin... - May 10, 2010 - Nutricap Labs
Wockhardt Foundation and Sattad Welfare Association Join Hands for a Noble Cause
A mega medical camp was organized by Wockhardt Foundation in collaboration with Sattad Welfare organization at Badarbaug, Masjid Bunder on 2nd May 2010. A dedicated team which included Dr. Shailesh Nangare along with Dr. Sumit Patwari did a thorough medical examination of the poor, weak and needy... - May 09, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Gina Broccolo of Integrity Health Group - Helping Women Nation Wide Achieve Their Weight Loss Goals
Gina Broccolo is the founder of Integrity Health Group and the brains behind the all-natural nutritional supplement for women called Flush the Fat with Internal Flush. - May 08, 2010 - Integrity Health Group
Independent Hair Fibres Comparison Rates Nanogen’s Nanofibres as the Best Hair Camouflage
Independent test shows Nanogen’s Nanofibres may be up to 400% more charged than competitor products, providing far superior camouflage for thinning hair. - May 08, 2010 - Nanogen
curasan AG: 2009 Fiscal Year Above Expectations
curasan AG, listed in the General Standard of the German Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE 000 549 453 8), was able to achieve an annual surplus of 0.2 million Euro in the fiscal year 2009. The performance per share amounted to 0.03 Euro. “We had originally expected a slight negative performance for... - May 08, 2010 - curasan AG
Any Lab Test Now Offering Tests Geared to Women in Honor of National Women's Health Week
May 9th, Mother's Day, is the first day of National Women's Health Week and is a great time to remind to women in their life to schedule check ups and lab tests to maintain good health. - May 07, 2010 - Any Lab Test Now Arizona
RayBiotech Announces Biomarker Grant Awardees
RayBiotech, Inc., the Protein Array Pioneer Company, has announced the winners of its Biomarker Discovery Pilot Grant program. In total, 18 award recipients were chosen for grants of up to $20,000 each, redeemable for RayBiotech products and services. "By offering these grants," states Dr. - May 06, 2010 - RayBiotech, Inc
AnaSpec Introduces Novel Solid Support AMC Resin
AnaSpec has announced the development of a novel solid support AMC resin for facile solid-phase synthesis of peptide-AMCs. - May 06, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Bioo Scientific Launches ELISA to Detect Trifluralin in Food
Bioo Scientific launched the MaxSignal® Trifluralin ELISA kit to analyze meat and fish samples for trifluralin contamination. - May 06, 2010 - Bioo Scientific
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named Sponsor for Hemophilia of North Carolina Annual Meeting
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medication, has announced that the pharmacy is a sponsor for Hemophilia of North Carolina’s annual meeting, to... - May 06, 2010 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
SkinDNA™ Scientists Uncover the Secrets to Great Skin, Within Your DNA
Today heralds a new era in personalized skin care with the launch of the SkinDNA™ Test – the world’s first comprehensive genetic skin profile test. According to Advanced Dermatology’s Dr Sarah Freilich, "SkinDNA is one of the most exciting, eyebrow-raising developments... - May 05, 2010 - SkinDNA
Colorado BioScience Association Showcases Colorado's Bioscience Industry at BIO 2010 Conference in Chicago, May 3-6
Colorado’s life sciences community will be heavily represented at the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) International Convention, May 3-6 in Chicago. The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) will play a lead role in showcasing companies and partners helping to grow the bioscience industry in the state at The Colorado Pavilion, located in booth #1426 of the Exhibit Hall area. - May 05, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
A New Men's Hair Styling Gel Leaves Bad Hair Days in Bed
MenScience introduces Hair Styling Gel for an all-day hold with a clean finish. - May 05, 2010 - MenScience Androceuticals
Former Ms. India Universe Gul Panag Joins the Advisory Board of the Prestigious Wockhardt Foundation
Gul Panag who has set a perfect example for beauty with a purpose, has joined as a member of the advisory board of the Wockhardt Foundation. - May 05, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Carmel Pharma/PhaSeal® Exhibiting at Booth #1923 at ONS Congress
Booth Attractions Include Product Demonstrations, “Passport to Care” and More. - May 05, 2010 - Carmel Pharma
Strand Develops Genomic Reviewer Desktop Solution for the FDA
Strand Life Sciences (Strand), a pioneer in scientific intelligence, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to deliver the Genomics Reviewer Desktop (GRD), a solution to enable FDA reviewers to manage and analyze pharmacogenomic data... - May 05, 2010 - Strand Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
New SensoLyte® SIRT1 Assay Kit Offers Industry’s Longest Wavelength
AnaSpec has introduced SIRT1 assay kits in the green range (Ex/Em=490/520 nm). - May 02, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Mass Deworming & Eye Screening Camp Held for Children: a Wockhardt Foundation Initiative
A medical camp was conducted by the Mobile Medical Unit of Wockhardt Foundation in Pratiksha Nagar BMC School at Jogeshwari on Thursday 29th April 2010. - May 02, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Head and Neck Cancer Patients, Who do Not Respond to Other Treatment, highly Benefit from Photodynamic Therapy with Medicament Foscan® of biolitec AG
Patients with head and neck cancer, who are otherwise unresponsive to further treatment, can derive great benefit from treatment with photodynamic therapy (PDT) and Foscan®. This has been confirmed by researchers in a European author team led by the Nederlands Kanker Instituut - Antoni van... - May 01, 2010 - biolitec AG
Foamix Receives a New U.S. Patent for Its Emollient and Aqueous Foam Technology
The Patent Covers Foams with Urea, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid and Penetration Enhancers - May 01, 2010 - Foamix Ltd
Huzaifa Khorakiwala Launches the Youth Social Responsibility Movement in Mumbai
Zealous Launch of Youth Social Responsibility Movement at D. Y. Patil College in Mumbai creating Social Awakening among the youth of today. - May 01, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Three Area Orthopedic Surgeons Now on Staff at St. Peter’s University Hospital in Freehold, NJ
Drs. Michael J. Greller, Manuel T. Banzon, and Grigory Goldberg, orthopedic surgeons at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institutes (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe townships, have been granted medical privileges at St. Peter’s University Hospital, East Brunswick, New Jersey, giving them the opportunity to offer patients there a comprehensive range of orthopedic services, including surgery. - April 30, 2010 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
National Brain Tumor Society’s 16th Annual Bay Area Brain Tumor Walk Raising Essential Funds for Brain Tumor Research
National Brain Tumor Society will host a fundraising walk and community day in San Francisco on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Over 2,500 will gather for a 5K walk through scenic Golden Gate Park to raise awareness and essential funds. - April 30, 2010 - National Brain Tumor Society
TestCountry.com Sees Record Increase in Pre-Employment Drug Testing Requests
The debate continues if we are actually seeing an end to the recession and when the staggering unemployment rates will turn around. The experts can’t seem to agree. And while it may not be a scientific indicator, sales at TestCounty.com, an online company that provides workplace testing and... - April 30, 2010 - TestCountry.com
GenScript Launches Guaranteed Gene-to-Protein Service Package Following the Technology Breakthrough from OptimumGene™ Gene Optimization
Benefiting from its patent-pending OptimumGene™ gene optimization technology breakthrough which can achieve a 10-fold or greater increase in protein expression, GenScript now offers a first-to-market guaranteed Gene-to-Protein custom service package. - April 28, 2010 - GenScript USA Inc.
Archived Safe Handling Awareness Day CE Webinar Supported by Carmel Pharma Now Available
More than 1300 Participants Viewed Live Webinar Presentation on April 20. - April 26, 2010 - Carmel Pharma
Violi Wong Joins Mrs. Asia USA 2010 as Mrs. China
Ms. Violi Wong, current Global Marketing Advisor of $100 million dollar company FKC International, Inc and the top earner in FKC’s American market competes for the title of Mrs. Asia USA as the official Mrs. China candidate in the annual cultural pageant to be held at the La Mirada Theater... - April 26, 2010 - FKC International, Inc
Bioo Scientific Launches ELISAs for High-Throughput ApoB Quantitation
Bioo Scientific launched the MaxDiscovery™ Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) ELISA Kit, a two-step ELISA that analyzes the quantity of ApoB in tissues, serum, plasma or cultured cells. - April 26, 2010 - Bioo Scientific
Colorado BioScience Association Hosts Second Annual Career and Resource Fair, April 28, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) hosts its second annual Career and Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. The event will bring students and job seekers - looking to learn more about careers in Colorado's bioscience industry - together with some of the state’s most dynamic life sciences companies and education organizations. - April 25, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association