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Prodigy® Diabetes Care LLC Expands Global Reach to European Diabetes Patients
Diagnostic Devices, Inc. earns CE Mark putting Prodigy® meters throughout Europe. - October 02, 2009 - Diagnostic Devices, Inc.
Bioo Scientific Awarded USDA Grant for Development of Technology to Detect Food Contaminants
Bioo Scientific received a SBIR Phase II award from the USDA to develop a new technology to detect contaminants in our food supply. - October 02, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
FDA Awards Biosearch Technologies $3.4 Mm Contract for Bioterror and Food Pathogen Detection
Biosearch Technologies, Inc. (Biosearch), a leading supplier of sophisticated oligonucleotide components to the rapidly growing molecular diagnostics industry, today announced that the company has been awarded a contract by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the development of rapid... - October 02, 2009 - Biosearch Technologies
AnaSpec Introduces New HiLyte Fluor™ 405 Fluorescent Probe
AnaSpec has introduced the newest member of the HiLyte FluorTM family - HiLyte Fluor™ 405 (Ex/Em=404/428 nm), a bright blue fluorescent probe. HiLyte FluorTM dyes are a series of superior fluorescent labeling dyes that span the full visible spectrum. They are optimized for maximum brightness... - October 01, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Top Women-Owned Businesses 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 the Triangle Business Journal as one of the top... - October 01, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
A Low Cost Technology to Detect Food Borne Pathogens in Minutes
Beacon Biotechnology, LLC reports the formation of its subsidiary, Beacon Food Safety, LLC, which is developing a DNA/RNA test that is pathogen specific and will provide accurate, low cost testing for the food industry. The BrightSPOT™ Food Safety Test is disposable and easy to use, enabling immediate, highly sensitive, quantitative detection of multiple food borne pathogens simultaneously. - September 30, 2009 - Beacon Food Safety
AnaSpec’s Published References Pass 800
As compiled by Stanford University’s Highwire Press, the number of published papers that cite AnaSpec’s products has passed 800. Products cited include AnaSpec’s custom and catalog peptides, antibodies, assay kits, dyes, standard amino acids, unusual amino acids and synthesis... - September 30, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Bioo Scientific Offers Rapid Tests to Detect E. coli and Salmonella Contamination in Food
Bioo Scientific launched the MaxSignal® E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella Test Strip Kits to simplify the analysis of pathogen contamination in food. - September 30, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
MicroTransponder Announces Development Agreement with Paragon Innovations to Design an External Controller for SAINT™ System
MicroTransponder Inc., a privately-held medical device company developing a suite of wireless neuroneuroprostheses, has just announced that it has entered into a development agreement with Paragon Innovations, Inc. to design a rechargeable, battery-powered, external controller for the SAINT™... - September 29, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
New HD360˚ Module Gives Clinical Trial Monitors Greater Control While Reducing Costs
Health Decisions integrates Monitor View into its HD360˚ clinical trial management system. - September 27, 2009 - Health Decisions
Gluten-Free School Snack Wins 2009 GearAwardsTM
Once again Organic Nutrition has hit a home run. Developing great-tasting and nutritious gluten-free snacks is a difficult task, but under their Jungle Grub brand, Organic Nutrition’s newest flavor, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, has won a 2009 “Great Gear” award from... - September 26, 2009 - Organic Nutrition, Inc.
Sinusitis Remedy Works Without Antibiotics on Fungal and Bacterial Infections
Nature's Rite announces the re-introduction of a very popular and effective sinus infection treatment that works without antibiotics. This natural remedy has been used for years as it was originally marketed private-label. It is now available on the Web from Nature's Rite. - September 26, 2009 - Nature's Rite
RayBiotech to Award Biomarker Discovery Grants
RayBiotech, Inc., today announced today the establishment of its Biomarker Discovery Pilot Grant program, consisting of restricted grants of $10,000 to $20,000 worth of RayBiotech products and services to conduct their proposed biomarker research, which would potentially be sufficient to generate preliminary data for additional grant funding. - September 26, 2009 - RayBiotech, Inc
Herbal Capsule Enhances Breathing to Mitigate Sleep Apnea Without CPAP
Nature's Rite has begun wide-scale release of its innovative herbal supplement to mitigate Sleep Apnea. This herbal combination is purported to enhance respiration and thereby reduce the breathing cessations that are characteristic of Sleep Apnea and that disturb sleep. - September 26, 2009 - Nature's Rite
MedSource Hires New Associate Director of Clinical Operations
MedSource, a Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing Phase I-IV clinical trials support, announced today that Ms. Parisa Jabbarzadegan has joined its company as Associate Director of Clinical Operations. With more than 12 years of experience in the clinical research industry she brings a... - September 25, 2009 - MedSource
Mobile Website Gives Convenient Access to DNA Testing Information
Boston Paternity has launched a mobile website which helps individuals gain access to DNA testing information from anywhere. - September 25, 2009 - Boston Paternity
MicroTransponder Announces Contract Development Agreement with AsicNORTH to Design Integrated Circuits for SAINT™ Device
MicroTransponder Inc., a privately held medical device company developing a suite of wireless neurostimulators, has just announced that they have entered into a development agreement with asicNorth to design an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) circuits for the SAINT™ device. - September 24, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
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
High Energy Labs, Inc. Improves Top Selling Joint Formula Multi-Flex Complete™
High Energy Labs LLC improves formulation for its’ top selling joint support formula Multi-Flex Complete. After years of research and development, High Energy Labs launches its new and improved joint health formula. Multi-Flex Complete is a dual action joint health supplement that provides... - September 24, 2009 - High Energy Labs
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named Local Presenting Sponsor for North Carolina Hemophilia Walk
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 company is the local presenting sponsor for the North Carolina Hemophilia Walk,... - September 24, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
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
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
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
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.
$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
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