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Proteome Solutions Announces ProteinID Finder Version 1.7.0
Proteome Solutions, creator of ProteinID Finder and a leader in proteome database extraction and analyzation, today announced the availability of ProteinID Finder version 1.7.0 (v1.7.0). ProteinID Finder is a proteomics analyzation software capable of extracting information from the online... - October 27, 2009 - Proteome Solutions
New Immunotherapy Clinical Trial for Advanced Breast Cancer Opens at Several Los Angeles Centers
A study to develop a new genetically engineered vaccine opened officially Friday Oct 16. The program has begun screening patients and will expand a promising initial clinical trial for which a published case report documented the rapid shrinkage and/or disappearance of widespread tumors within... - October 26, 2009 - Wiseman Research Initiative
Aloha Medicinals Creates Biopharmaceutical Training Program
Aloha Medicinals (Carson City, Nevada) has begun a program to provide post-doctoral instruction in biopharmaceutical manufacturing that is attracting students from several different countries. Company founder and chief scientist Dr. John Holliday said the program was born out of a lack of hands-on... - October 26, 2009 - Aloha Medicinals
Liquid Vitamins Retailer LiquidWholeFood.com Still Offering Profits for Orphans Program
Online natural liquid vitamins vendor LiquidWholeFood.com says that time is running out for their “Profits for Orphans” campaign. The program, which gives 10% of all proceeds to the Rose of Sharon Welfare Organisation, an HIV/AIDS orphanage in Harare, Zimbabwe, will end midnight on October 31. - October 25, 2009 - LiquidWholeFood.com
Baxa Corporation Signs Agreement for New Corporate Headquarters Facility
New building in Meridian Office Park will allow Baxa to expand production facilities and consolidate executive and administrative functions. This transaction represents one of the top real estate deals in the metro area this year. At the time of signature, this was the largest new lease signed in the submarket in 2009. - October 25, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
How to Attain Pro-Optimal Prostate Health
Are you looking for the "Fountain of Youth" or alternative choices that are available to you to increase your options in prostate enlargement prevention? 30 to 35% of American men will have a swollen or enlarged prostate gland during their 40's, 45 to 50% by age 50, and 80 to 90% by age 65. Mensinsight.com was launched to provide information in knowing how to prevent and/or reverse the possible debilitating lifestyle diseases related to an enlarged prostate before it become cancerous. - October 25, 2009 - Natural Wonders International LLC
New Disease Registries Support Comparative Effectiveness Research Priorities
RemedyMD’s solutions address Institute of Medicine’s top 100 priorities and shift focus toward use of more comprehensive scientific evidence. - October 25, 2009 - RemedyMD
Eurogentec Announces Agreement to Acquire AnaSpec, Inc.
Eurogentec S.A. announces today a final agreement for the acquisition of AnaSpec Inc, a privately held proteomics company based in Fremont, California. - October 25, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
MedPro Rx, Inc. Names Account Executive
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 Jane Newman has joined the company as an account executive. Newman’s primary... - October 24, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Electronic Cigarette Users Now Have Forum to Review E-Cigarette Brands
Electronic cigarettes have been gaining much attention in the press. On http://www.electroniccigarettesreviews.net, readers receive the most accurate information on trends in this industry, as well as user reviews of various e-cigarette brands. - October 23, 2009 - ElectronicCigarettesReviews.net
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael J. Greller of AOSMI Presents Free Talk on Solutions for Knee and Shoulder Pain at AOSMI in Monroe Township, NJ
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael J. Greller of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, presented a free educational seminar, “Solutions for Knee and Shoulder Pain: Cartilage Restoration and Joint Resurfacing,” at AOSMI’s Monroe, NJ, location. Dr. Greller is assistant director of Cartilage Restoration Center, Freehold, NJ, and specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, knee and ankle. - October 23, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
AOSMI’s Dr. Alan Nasar, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Presents Free Seminar on Staying Active with Arthritis at AOSMI in Monroe Township, NJ
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, presented a free educational seminar, “You Can Stay Active With Arthritis,” at AOSMI’s Monroe, NJ, location. Dr. Nasar is fellowship-trained in joint replacement and gave tips to attendees on how to stay healthy and active with arthritis through the use of supplements, low-impact exercise, and alternative treatments. - October 23, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Gastroesophogeal Reflux Registry Provides Research Milestone
RemedyMD application supports Institute of Medicine’s Top 100 Priorities for Comparative Effectiveness Research and AHRQ grant initiatives. - October 23, 2009 - RemedyMD
OreganoWorld.com Launches Wholesale Business on eBay Because of Large Demand for Oil of Oregano
Many studies show that proper consumption of oregano essential oil in very small amounts increases joint and muscle flexibility, reduces inflammatory pain. Studies also prove this essential oil helps kill parasites and undesirable bacteria in the human body and even alleviates symptoms of the H1N1 Swine Flu Virus. - October 22, 2009 - Greenfield Naturals, LLC
Andrea J. Simon PhD, Corporate Anthropologist and Expert on Blue Ocean Strategy-- Guest Speaker at Los Angeles Marketing Executive Networking Group
“The Times, They are Changing” -- How to Find a New “Blue Ocean” in These Challenging Times. Dr. Andrea Simon will be speaking to a combined session of the Los Angeles Marketing Executive Networking Group on October 27, 2009 at 7 pm at the Sports Club LA. Dr. Simon, a corporate anthropologist and founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants, will speak on how marketing executives can thrive by re-imagining their businesses in these challenging times. - October 22, 2009 - Simon Associates Management Consultants
Breast Cancer Patients Have Options, Yet Many Are Not Being Informed
Over 30,000 breast cancer survivors are being put at unnecessary risk of a breast cancer recurrence due to limited awareness of a genetic test that can determine if tamoxifen is the most effective treatment for them. - October 22, 2009 - Genelex Corp
BioWest 2009 Registration Opens, Rolling Out a Stellar Lineup of National Speakers
Peter Sims, co-author of best selling business book “True North” and the forthcoming book “Little Bets” will provide the keynote for the 2009 BioWest Conference and Expo. In addition to Sims, nationally acclaimed speakers Ginger Graham, former CEO of Amylin Pharmaceuticals, and Eric Alexander - skier, climber, and mountaineer - will address the BioWest audience during the November 10th event at the Grand Hyatt Denver. - October 22, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Michigan Compounding Pharmacy Makes It Easier to Fight the Flu
Local Pharmacist says it’s his job to solve his customer’s flu problems and fears this season…and he is starting by formulating Tamiflu pills into liquid to make it easier for children, the elderly, and people who just don’t like swallowing pills. - October 22, 2009 - Health Dimensions Compounding Pharmacy
Kyrgyz Pharmaceutical Factory Pharmaco Group Started the Production of New Medicines
The largest producer of medicines in Kyrgyzstan “Pharmaco Group” is extending its production line with six new drugs, which belong both to already existent and new therapeutic groups. Evgenii Svinuhov, Operations Manager of Pharmaco Group: “We have started to produce six new... - October 22, 2009 - Pharmaco Group
Physicians at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe, NJ, Give First Webinars on Fixing Knee Injuries and Hip Arthritis Treatment
Board-certified orthopedic surgeons Dr. Gregg Berkowitz and Dr. Alan Nasar of Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Freehold and Monroe Township, NJ, will present the group’s first Webinars, on “How to Fix a Knee Injury” and “Current Treatment of Hip Arthritis” Dr. Berkowitz will discuss nonsurgical options including repairing or regenerating knee cartilage, and Dr. Nasar will discuss a new hip resurfacing procedure and other options for those who don’t want hip surgery. - October 21, 2009 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
AnaSpec Introduces New Cys-Containing b-Amyloid Peptides
AnaSpec has added the following amyloid peptides to its selection: b-amyloid (1-40) S26C; b-amyloid (1-42) S26C dimer; b-amyloid (1-42) S26C and other Cys-containing b-amyloid peptides - October 21, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
High Energy Labs, Inc. Launches New Sleep Product
High Energy Labs Launches New Sleep Product, SomaRest. After extensive research and analyzing why people have difficulty sleeping, High Energy Labs answers the call and launches SomaRest™ under its’ Pharmaceutical Alternatives brand. SomaRest utilizes a synergistic approach to... - October 21, 2009 - High Energy Labs
Shimmer and Insight Diagnostics Demonstrate Breakthrough Wireless Soft Tissue Diagnostic Device at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA Insight Diagnostics, Inc. presented at the First Shimmer Technology Exchange at Harvard University October 7, 2009. Shimmer Research and Insight Diagnostics, Inc. (IDI) have partnered to bring state of the art technology for the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue injuries into a... - October 21, 2009 - Insight Diagnostics Inc
Baxa Corporation Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Leading Pharmaceutical Corporation in People’s Republic of China
US-based Baxa Corporation announced today that it has signed a four-year agreement with China National Pharmaceutical Foreign Trade Corporation (SINOPHARM), a wholly owned People’s Republic of China Government Company. Due to their existing practice of manual preparation, the companies expect that more than 250 hospitals could benefit from the Baxa pharmacy automation equipment. - October 19, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Lifting the Lid on Academic Automation 2010, Scientific Conference 12th January 2010 is a Not for Profit Scientific Conference Run by PAAA for European Academics
This conference follows last years successful meeting and introduces many new and exciting developments in European academia and seeks to address the constantly changing needs of industry. paa runs this conference for european academics to present their work to otehr academics as well as other laboratory automation professionals from pharmaceutical, biotechnology and instrument companies. - October 19, 2009 - PAA Ltd.
Health Decisions Builds a Network of International CROs Trained in High-Efficiency Adaptive Research
Adaptive CRO invites like-minded research organizations from around the world to get certified in Agile Clinical Development - October 18, 2009 - Health Decisions
AnaSpec Introduces Beta- Secretase Enzyme & Assay
As one of the world’s largest providers of beta-amyloid peptides and Alzheimer’s related research products, AnaSpec has announced its latest offering – the human recombinant beta-secretase enzyme. b- secretase (BACE1) is a key protease involved in the production of beta-amyloid... - October 18, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
MedPro Rx Client Discusses Benefits of IVIg Therapy in New Podcast
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 the release of a new podcast discussing IVIg therapy. In the podcast, Catherine Russo, a... - October 18, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Milestone Publication for Informa's Highly-Regarded Book Series
Informa Healthcare is celebrating the 200th volume of one of its most popular books series, Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences. The milestone publication - International Pharmaceutical Product Registration, Second Edition written by Anthony C. Cartwright and Dr. Brian R. Matthews – is one... - October 18, 2009 - Informa Healthcare
curasan AG Received Licence for ATR®
curasan AG has received CE certification and, therefore, marketing authorization for the ATR® (Advanced Tissue Regeneration) product. - October 18, 2009 - curasan AG
Drugs of Abuse Reagents on Randox Clinical Chemistry Analysers
Randox have launched Drugs of Abuse (DoA) reagents for use on the RX Series of Clinical Chemistry Analysers. You can now detect 10 drugs of abuse in human urine on quality systems offering time, labour and cost savings. Drug abuse is a serious problem worldwide and its prevalence is increasing... - October 17, 2009 - Randox Laboratories
Advanced Liquid CO2 Assay for Rx Clinical Chemistry Analysers from Randox
Randox announce a significant improvement in liquid CO2 measurement, with improved reagent stability for on board use, calibration and shelf life on the RX Series clinical chemistry analysers. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a metabolic waste product of cellular respiration. Elevated levels of CO2 in the... - October 17, 2009 - Randox Laboratories
Randox: Winner of Manufacturing Excellence Award for Product Innovation
The Institute of Mechanical Engineers has awarded Randox Laboratories the Award for Product Innovation at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards held on 25th June 2009 in London. The Manufacturing Excellence Awards are an annual event that recognises the very best in the UK manufacturing industry and... - October 17, 2009 - Randox Laboratories
LCH Clinical Research, LLC to Host Wine and Cheese Networking Event
LCH Clinical Research, LLC, an Atlanta-based research company announces its networking event Lynn Harding, CEO of LCH Clinical Research has over 15 years of experience in clinical research. She is a key leader in a movement to make LCH Clinical Research the premiere destination for clinical... - October 16, 2009 - LCH Clinical Research, LLC
A*STAR’s Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences Opens South East Asia’s First Kilo Laboratory Facility
The Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences’ (ICES) Kilo Laboratory (Kilo Lab) facility was officially opened by Mr Lim Chuan Poh, Chairman of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), at its premises in Jurong Island today. The Kilo Lab, the first of its kind in... - October 16, 2009 - Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences
Sustainable Now Technologies, Inc. Files Energy Conversion Machine Patent
Sustainable Now Technologies today announced the filing of their first patent describing their Energy Conversion Machine (ECM) technologies. - October 16, 2009 - Sustainable Now Technologies
Bioo Scientific Won Tech Innovation Award for Technology that Detects Melamine Contamination
Bioo Scientific won the Austin Business Journal’s 2009 Tech Innovator of the Year award in the Biotech/Medical division, for an innovative kit that allows companies and government agencies to quickly and inexpensively screen for melamine contamination in food and pharmaceutical samples. - October 16, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
ALPCO Introduces Immundiagnostik Bone Sialoprotein (BSP) ELISA to North America
ALPCO Diagnostics introduces Immundiagnostik's Bone Sialoprotein ELISA to North America. The BSP ELISA exhibits outstanding sensitivity and specificity for the underglycosylated or carbohydrate deficient Bone Sialoprotein. - October 15, 2009 - ALPCO
Baxa Corporation Named to Inc. 5000 as One of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the US
Baxa Corporation announces its ranking in the third-annual list of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private businesses in the US. This is the third time that the company has been recognized for this specialty Inc.5000 business list. - October 15, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
AnaSpec Introduces Expanded Selection of Anti-Tau Antibodies
AnaSpec has announced the release of 4 additional new phosphospecific anti-Tau antibodies. - October 15, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Taking Inclusive Approach to Science Yields Results for University of Richmond Prof
University of Richmond associate professor Lisa Gentile is named the winner of the 2009 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education. - October 15, 2009 - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Carmel Pharma/PhaSeal Exhibiting at Booth #720 at ONS IOL
Offerings to include Live pH Test demonstrations, Wii giveaway and more. - October 15, 2009 - Carmel Pharma
Baxa Announces IntelliFlowRx™ to Become DoseEdge™ Dose Management System
Baxa announces a brand name change for its IntelliFlowRx workload management software for health-system pharmacies. The name DoseEdge (pronounced “dosage”) was chosen to reinforce the product’s leading edge position in pharmacy dose management. - October 14, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
HydroPeptide® Wins Fitness Magazine Beauty Award
The HydroPeptide® Polish and Plump Peel is the winner of Fitness Magazine’s 2009 Beauty Award for “Best skin refresher.” - October 14, 2009 - HydroPeptide
Myocardium Technologies Successfully Completes Initial Clinical Trials on MTMICRO and MTECGx Products
Clinical Results Indicate Precision Microcardiography Products Provide Significant Clinical Information on Multiple Cardiac Abnormalities. - October 14, 2009 - Myocardium Technologies
A Multitude of Choice in Antimicrobial Screening
Randox have developed three biochip arrays for the detection of a variety of antimicrobial agents. These arrays enable simultaneous multi-analyte testing of up to 12 antimicrobials from a single sample. Antimicrobial Array I tests for sulphonamides, Array II for general antibiotics and Array III... - October 14, 2009 - Randox Laboratories
Revolutionary Randox Technology Offers Multiple Cardiac Tests Within Minutes
Randox Laboratories have launched a revolutionary new Biochip Analyser that will save cardiac patients lives by providing immediate diagnosis at the point of care. Cardiovascular disease is a progressive and complicated condition, covering a spectrum of symptoms and biochemical processes which are... - October 14, 2009 - Randox Laboratories
curasan AG to Invest Approximately 1 Million Euros in Future Growth – Product Pipeline Well Filled
curasan AG is to invest in its future growth by implementing a technological investment programme amounting to approximately 1 million euros, despite the current crisis in the financial markets - October 14, 2009 - curasan AG
mySmartHealthcare -Healthcare Training and Education Without Borders
mySmartHealthcare (MSH) has been developed by professionals to assist all levels of the healthcare community with global learning and knowledge transfer. - October 10, 2009 - mySmartSimulations, Inc.
Noesys Data Introduces Significant Tools to Turn Data Into Knowledge
Noesys Data is focused on providing the tools to reduce the time from data to knowledge, maximize information gained within each experiment, and improve research decision-making within the Safety Pharmacology, Infectious Disease, and Biodefense fields. Software and services are detailed. - October 10, 2009 - Noesys Data