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Secure Medical, Inc. Recognizes Online Pharmacy ApexRx.com for 10 Years of Reliable eCommerce
ApexRx.com, which recently celebrated its 10th year of operations as an online pharmacy, has been commended by Secure Medical, Inc. with its distinguished Professional Excellence Award. Secure Medical provides secure data centers and other services to ecommerce websites that meet the strict... - September 24, 2009 - ApexRX.com
ALPCO Launches GLP-1 (Active 7-36) and (7-36 and 9-36) ELISA kits
ALPCO Immunoassays is pleased to introduce two new ELISA kits for research use for measurement of the active (7-36) and combined (7-36 and 9-36) GLP-1 fragments. - September 23, 2009 - ALPCO
MedSource, a Contract Research Organization (CRO) Specializing in Complex Clinical Trials, Ranked No. 11 on List of Fastest Growing Companies in Houston
Companies making the Houston Business Journal’s list were ranked by percentage of revenue growth over the past two years. - September 23, 2009 - MedSource
Anavex Completes Scale-Up Manufacturing of ANAVEX 2-73 for Phase I Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. today announced the completion of scale-up manufacturing of ANAVEX 2-73, its lead compound for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. - September 23, 2009 - Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
Cerno Bioscience’s MassWorksTM Has Proven to be 99% Accurate Software for the Identification of Unknown Compounds
MassWorks employs Cerno’s patented calibration technology to equip unit mass resolution mass spectrometers with up to 100 times more mass accuracy and unparallel Spectral Accuracy through exact isotope modeling. Through MassWorks, customers can utilize unit mass resolution mass spectrometers to identify the formulas of unknown compounds. This function, before MassWorks, was usually reserved for more expensive high resolution mass spectrometers. - September 22, 2009 - Cerno Bioscience
Baxa IntelliFlowRx™ Upgrades Expand Pharmacy Capabilities
Baxa announces functional upgrades to its IntelliFlowRx workflow management software for health-system pharmacies. - September 22, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
AnaSpec Introduces Custom Services & Reagents for Hydrocarbon-Stapled Peptides
AnaSpec now offers custom synthesis of hydrocarbon-stapled peptides. - September 20, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
FDA Medical Device Experts on How to Avoid FDA and Courtroom Troubles
Two FDA compliance experts will offer an executive workshop on how to ensure your internal company documents actually reflect your company’s commitment to product quality and patient safety, and the policies you’ll need to meet FDA requirements and reduce your risk in a lawsuit. - September 20, 2009 - Cerulean Associates LLC
BIOCOM Biotech and AnaSpec Sign Distributor Agreement
AnaSpec and BIOCOM Biotech today announced a non-exclusive distributor agreement that will allow BIOCOM Biotech to distribute AnaSpec’s catalog and custom products throughout South Africa. AnaSpec’s Director of Sales & Marketing, Violeta Rajkovska, noted, “AnaSpec is pleased... - September 19, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Nutricap Labs Selects Infusion Direct Marketing as Agency of Record
Nutricap Labs, a leading provider of nutraceutical services such as contract manufacturing, packaging, labeling and order fulfillment, today announced it has selected Infusion Direct Marketing, a marketing consultancy firm, as its marketing agency of record. Infusion will coordinate all press... - September 17, 2009 - Nutricap Labs
Compression Vests Assist Patients Before and After Body Contouring Surgery
Gynecomastia treatment includes surgical and non-surgical options. - September 17, 2009 - Design Veronique
San Diego Professionals Against Cancer Extends Applications Period for 2009 Funding Requests to Friday, Sept. 30
Nonprofit hosts annual San Diego Festival of Beer to provide funding support to local cancer charities and organizations. - September 16, 2009 - San Diego Professionals Against Cancer
Managing Children's Anxiety Before and After Surgery
Results of extensive research to find ways to help minimize the anxiety and emotional trauma children face before and after surgery. - September 16, 2009 - UCI Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care
Assil Eye Institute - Cataract Awareness Month
A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which blocks the passage of light needed for clear vision. - September 16, 2009 - Assil Eye Institute
curasan AG Receives €1.48 Million Research Grant
curasan AG, listed on the General Standard of Deutsche Börse AG as ISIN: DE 000 549 453 8, has just received a grant of €1.48 million from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, BMBF) for a bone regeneration research... - September 16, 2009 - curasan AG
Proteinfactory.com Introduces Goat Whey Protein
Proteinfactory.com, one of the leaders in the sports nutrition protein supplementation industry has announced they will be launching goat whey protein, an alternative to common dairy whey protein. - September 15, 2009 - Proteinfactory.com
Assil Eye Institute - a Revolutionary Lasik Revealed
From one of the fast growing shows on TV today, aired in all 50 states and 15 countries. People have watched shows and have seen the procedures and now will experience the total transformation in what The Doctors TV shows producers are calling the “Biggest Makeover Show Ever." - September 14, 2009 - Assil Eye Institute
Brain Investor Produces Free Newsletter That Show Who Will Dominate the Final Frontier for Medical Devices
Every week -- For Free -- Patenting the Future of the Brain shows the industry who is poised to dominate the final frontier of medical devices. The newsletter is a tool that will help anyone in the medical device industry conquer the final frontier for medical devices -- the brain. - September 14, 2009 - Brain Investor
MedPro Rx, Inc. Launches Blog
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 has launched a new blog. MedPro Rx will discuss and address issues of... - September 13, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
The Inaugural Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference Welcomes 31 Investors
The Inaugural Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference (RMLIC) will bring 31 life science investors and business development professionals to Denver in order to showcase the talent and research being conducted in the Rocky Mountain region. The conference will include 30 regional company presentations, panel discussions on venture capital and business development, and keynote presentations from both Dr. Tom Cech and Roy Davis, President of Johnson & Johnson Corporate Development. - September 12, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
GenScript Established Biology Research Collaboration with Roche
GenScript expands its drug discovery services to assay development. - September 12, 2009 - GenScript USA Inc.
Propel Labs and Chata Biosystems Enter Into Partnership for Instrumentation Development and Sales Distribution in Asia Pacific
Propel Labs, LLC. and Chata Biosystems, Inc. have entered into a strategic partnership which includes instrumentation development and distribution of Chata products in Asia Pacific. As part of this partnership Propel Labs will assist in developing the next generations of Chata’s award winning... - September 12, 2009 - Propel Labs
Memory Loss Symptoms Show Improvement in Quality of Life Study
Memory loss (http://www.prevagen.com) symptoms show improvement across all parameters in the Quality of Life Study conducted by Quincy Bioscience, makers of Prevagen®. - September 11, 2009 - Prevagen
The New World of Bones – Thyroid, Leptin, Blood Sugar Metabolism and Bone Strength All Directly Linked. Bones Are No Longer Simply Structure But an Endocrine Organ.
Wellness Resources® publishes new content on new bone research showing that thyroid hormone, leptin, insulin, and blood sugar metabolism are directly linked to healthy bone function. http://www.wellnessresources.com/health_topics/bone_health.php On the very forefront of the research is science showing that for the first time your bones are now viewed as an endocrine organ. This is a remarkable discovery and places even more importance on maintaining true bone health, density, and strength. - September 10, 2009 - Wellness Resources
Xybion Medical Systems Expands Pristima™ Software to Include Full Range of Vivarium Management Capabilities
Xybion Medical Systems, a world leader in preclinical data management solutions and the developer of Pristima™ the premier preclinical solution on the market, is expanding its portfolio of software tools to manage critical medical research information through a strategic partnership with Locus Technology, Inc. The two companies are initially working collaboratively to provide a seamless interface for single sign on and sharing of data between the products with access to the full suite. - September 10, 2009 - Xybion Medical Systems
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Receives Coveted Kosher Certification for Its Products
IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals received the coveted Kosher Certification from the Kosher Inspection Service India, which confirms no animal fats or meat bones are used in the processing of the above products. The certification will enhance the acceptance of IOLCP’s various products in the European countries and Israel. - September 10, 2009 - IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited
MedSource Named to Inc. 500/5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies in America for the Second Time
Houston-based company ranks No. 1232 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 with three-year sales growth of 258 percent - September 08, 2009 - MedSource
MedPro Rx, Inc. President Nancy McFarlane Receives 2009 Women in Business Award
MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVI g and other medication, has announced that Nancy McFarlane, president of the pharmacy, was recognized as one of the Triangle’s most successful... - September 06, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
GenScript Launches Antibody Sequencing Service Geared Toward Innovation
GenScript’s antibody sequencing service aims to accelerate antibody drug discovery and patent applications. - September 05, 2009 - GenScript USA Inc.
Custom Adenylated Linkers Simplify miRNA Analysis
Bioo Scientific launched the AIR™ Adenylated Linkers to facilitate miRNA cloning and sequencing. - September 05, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
$1.8 Million Dollars in Private Placement Has Been Completed for Texas Based Heart Test Laboratories, Maker of the MyoVista System
Heart Test Labs is pleased to announce the successful and fully subscribed completion of a Private Placement in the amount of $1.8 Million Dollars. - September 05, 2009 - Heart Test Labs
Debunking the Myths of Postpartum Compression and Shapewear
Postpartum compression and shapewear companies may exaggerate product claims. - September 03, 2009 - Design Veronique
Shawn “Flexatron” Rhoden Wins IFBB North American GENr8-Sponsored Athlete Secures IFBB Pro Card
Shawn Rhoden, Jamaican-born bodybuilder, secured the Heavyweight and Overall titles at the 2009 IFBB North American Bodybuilding Championships in Cleveland, earning IFBB pro bodybuilder status. The 33 year-old heated up the stage and audience with captivating posing, augmenting his balanced,... - September 03, 2009 - GENr8
Stevens Faculty Assist NTSB in Hudson Mid-Air Collision Analysis
Faculty at Stevens assisted the National Transportation Safety Board and were an integral part in the analysis and recovery efforts of the Hudson Mid-Air Collision that happened on August 8th, 2009. - September 03, 2009 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Medimix International CEO Selected as Member of PBIRG 2010 Advisory Board
The Pharmaceutical Business Intelligence Research Group, has tapped Henry Gazay, a recognized leader and innovator in the use of online technology and social media, to be part of its advisory board for 2010. He brings over twenty years of experience in international marketing research, CRM, sales-force effectiveness and e-commerce. - September 03, 2009 - Medimix International
Breakthrough Probiotic Boosts Kid’s Health and Offers a Safe Alternative for Milk Protein Allergy Sufferers
Amerifit Brands Introduces New Culturelle for Kids to Effectively Restore Balance in the Digestive Tract. - September 02, 2009 - Amerifit Brands
HydroPeptide® Gets a New Look – and a New Face
The HydroPeptide® Collection receives a complete makeover. HydroPeptide® Face Intensive Concentrate Anti-Aging Corrective Crème is now HydroPeptide® Face Anti-Wrinkle Repair and Prevent Treatment. - September 02, 2009 - HydroPeptide
Medimix International Updates Report on Internet Usage by Latin American Physicians
Medimix International, a specialist in global healthcare market research, recently conducted a follow-up to its 2007 study on internet usage by physicians in ten Latin American countries. This study (March 2009), conducted through telephone interviews with almost 1,973 physicians in Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, was a more detailed look at questions concerning usage patterns by country and by medical specialties. - September 01, 2009 - Medimix International
CriticalPoint™ Launches Seven New Virtual Compounder™ Training Modules
CriticalPoint, in partnership with Baxa Corporation, releases seven new training modules to its interactive programming for USP 797 compliance. This innovative series of training lessons allows users not only to view, read and memorize materials, but to demonstrate a clear understanding and proficiency in USP 797 sterile compounding concepts. - August 31, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Rosadyn Pilot Study Results
Vascular Health Specialists, a firm dedicated to leveraging the latest dermatologic research to develop cutting-edge skin care products, announces the pilot study results of their Rosadyn nutraceutical product, which targets flushing, redness and inflammation of facial skin. The study showed significant symptom impact over the 4 week period, with more than 90% of participants reporting an improvement. - August 29, 2009 - Vascular Health Specialists
Life Force Intl. Online Retailer LiquidWholeFood.com Joins Worldwide Movement for Ethics in Business
Life Force International member and online retailer LiquidWholeFood.com has joined an international campaign that seeks 25,000 business leaders pledging to follow practices that will prevent future Enrons and Bailouts. - August 29, 2009 - LiquidWholeFood.com
Bioo Scientific Facilitates the Analysis of Melamine Contamination in Pharmaceutical Ingredients
Bioo Scientific is developing protocols to allow the MaxSignal® Melamine Test Kit to be used to screen for melamine contamination in pharmaceutical ingredients in response to the FDA’s recently released Melamine Contamination Guidance. - August 29, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
Stevens Institute of Technology Graduate Student Alicia Mahon Receives ASBPA Educational Award
Stevens Institute of Technology student Alicia Mahon has received an award from the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association for her research with a beach replenishment program. The feeder beach aims at inspiring tourism in New Jersey shores, improving surfing conditions and preventing rapid erosion of the main beach from the direct assault of waves. - August 29, 2009 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Online Application for Local Group Management Grouvia Launches Pre-Release Alpha
Registration for easy-to-use tool for group organizers and members now open. - August 29, 2009 - Grouvia
Patent for 4 Novel Hair Loss Treatment Inventions
4 new inventions aimed at treating hair loss were submitted to the UK patent office by the British thinning hair specialists Nanogen. - August 29, 2009 - Nanogen
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named to Inc. 5000 List
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 MedPro Rx has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the nation’s... - August 28, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference Announces Final 13 Presenting Companies & Nationally Acclaimed Speakers
Organizers of the Inaugural Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor Conference (RMLIC) have announced the final 13 of 30 presenting companies that will showcase their innovations to leading investors and industry experts on September 17 at the Ritz Carlton, Denver. In addition to finalizing the presenting company roster, the RMLIC also released details regarding nationally acclaimed speakers for the event: Nobel Laureate Dr. Tom Cech and Roy Davis, President J&J Corporate Development. - August 27, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
AnaSpec Introduces Calcein AM for Live Cell Staining
Calcein AM (Calcein acetoxymethyl ester), a non-fluorescent, cell permeable compound, converts to the strongly green fluorescent calcein when hydrolyzed by intracellular esterases in live cells.1-2 It is widely used for determining cell viability since the fluorescence intensity of calcein is... - August 27, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Clinical Trials in Russia. 2nd Quarter 2009
On August 24, 2009 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO, presented the English version of SynRG Orange Paper Q2 2009, a regular analytical report on the clinical trial market in Russia. The report contains hundreds of figures as well as dozens of tables and pictures covering various... - August 27, 2009 - Synergy Research Group
Strand Life Sciences Strengthens Its Senior Management
HP and Agilent Technologies Veteran, François Mandeville joins Strand Life Sciences Management Team. - August 27, 2009 - Strand Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.