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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
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
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
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
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
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
WellWorld Science Introduces Livea, a Safe and Natural Appetite Control Supplement Advanced Aid in Weight Loss Without Caffeine, Fat Blockers, Fiber or Other Stimulants
After tireless research and an extensive open-label weight loss study, WellWorld Science introduces Livea, a doctor-developed, non-prescription patent pending appetite control supplement that does NOT contain stimulants, fat blockers, artificial sweeteners, fiber or any other synthetic ingredients... - August 27, 2009 - WellWorld Science
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.
NeoThrive® Enteral Feeding System Addresses the Serious Risk of Tubing Misconnections in NICU Facilities
Baxa raises industry awareness of preventing tubing misconnections with its premier dedicated enteral feeding system that helps neonatal babies grow safely. The awareness effort is supported by two different media in order to ensure this critical information reaches a larger audience. Helping these fragile babies thrive is the reason Baxa produced the NeoThrive Enteral Feeding System. - August 26, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
Revitance Nutrition Launches Special Diabetes Formula in Taiwan
Revitance Nutrition launches a special diabetes formula in Taiwan starting July this year. The product, called Revitance Diabetes is a balanced nutritional formula for people with diabetes. It can be used as meal replacement, healthy snack or tube feeding. Besides medication and exercise, nutrition... - August 26, 2009 - Revitance Nutrition
AnaSpec Introduces New Click Chemistry Reagents
Click chemistry is a newer approach to the synthesis of drug-like molecules that can accelerate the drug discovery process. Sharpless, et al. defined what makes a click reaction as one that is wide in scope and easy to perform, uses only readily available reagents, and is insensitive to oxygen and... - August 23, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
GenScript Launches 20% Off Campaign Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Peptide Service
GenScript celebrates its 5th anniversary for its peptide services by giving customers 20% off for standard peptide synthesis and modifications. - August 23, 2009 - GenScript USA Inc.
Joule Biotechnologies Introduces Revolutionary Process for Producing Renewable Transportation Fuels
Two years into development, innovative startup enables path to energy independence; Unveils proprietary production system capable of supplying unlimited quantities of renewable fuel at costs competitive with fossil fuels - August 21, 2009 - Joule Biotechnologies
Makers of MyClyns® Secure Additional Series A Financing
Blue Chip Venture Company leads Capital Infusion into Union Springs Pharmaceuticals - August 21, 2009 - Union Springs Pharmaceuticals
Columbia Analytical Pursues DoD ELAP Approval
Columbia Analytical’s Kelso laboratory is the first lab in the nation to have its assessment results submitted to the Department of Defense (DoD) Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP). Laboratories which seek to perform new testing projects for DoD environmental restoration... - August 21, 2009 - ALS Environmental
FDA Approved Body Support Products Offer Relief to Women Undergoing Postpartum Cesarean Recovery
Cesarean births have increased dramatically in the United States, and worldwide, over the past few years. In the United States, the National Center for Health Statistics cites over 30% of all US births in 2006 were delivered by Cesarean Section. While many debate the reasons for the increase in... - August 20, 2009 - Design Veronique
SMI Presentation Offers Plant Sourced Surgical Bleeding Solution
SMI (Starch Medical Inc.) is pleased to announce participation at the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons congress. - August 20, 2009 - Starch Medical Inc.
20 Years and 200 Units Later: RSST/ARSST Continues Succes in Chemical Process Safety
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the introduction of the Reactive System Screening Tool (RSST). The tool was developed and introduced by Fauske & Associates, LLC to address the prevailing concern that calorimeters required significant reactive expertise and were very time consuming and... - August 19, 2009 - Fauske & Associates, LLC
Myocardium Technologies Launches New Heart Rate Variability Recording System
Microcardiography Recording System Acquires Heart Rate Variability Information along with Cardiac Micropotentials. - August 19, 2009 - Myocardium Technologies
Caffeine Cuts Male Mating Success
New study suggests that, when long-term effects are considered, two commonly ingested stimulants are not created equal. - August 19, 2009 - Genescient Corporation
GenScript Expands Its THE™ Elite Antibody Series
GenScript adds THE™ Anti-DYKDDDDK mAb to the THE™ antibody series. - August 18, 2009 - GenScript USA Inc.
Heart Test Labs Announces Interim Corporate Headquarters in Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
Heart Test Labs Announced today their move to a corporate headquarters located in Colleyville, Texas. "With the success of our clinical trials and preliminary funding, we are now able to expand our operations in anticipation of future growth", said Drew Diaz, Heart Test Lab's CEO. - August 16, 2009 - Heart Test Labs
Outperforming Peristaltic Pumps
Small high-quality laboratory peristaltic/tubing pumps with exceptional properties and a 5-year warranty. - August 15, 2009 - LAMBDA Laboratory Instruments
Health Decisions Contributes Adaptive Research Best Practices to Wiley’s "Clinical Trials Handbook"
CEO Michael Rosenberg authors an in-depth review of progressive research in new interdisciplinary manual - August 15, 2009 - Health Decisions
Techno-Derm, LLC Announces the Exclusive Distribution Agreement for NARL Professional Ultrasound Lipolysis Beauty Products
Techno-Derm, LLC has just announced an exclusive agreement to market and distribute NH LIMITED’s NARL line of ultrasound lipolysis beauty products in the Americas. NARL products offer a breakthrough solution for professional spas and medi-spas to prevent and treat fat-related disorders,... - August 15, 2009 - Techno-Derm, LLC
Columbus Society of Plastic Surgeons Announces 2009-2010 Board
The Columbus Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS) is pleased to announce its Executive Board for 2009-2010. Jason B. Lichten, MD has been elected President. Bivik Shah, MD will serve as the Vice President and Anne Taylor, MD as the Secretary. Robert Houser, Jr., DO, is the treasurer. Other executive... - August 15, 2009 - Columbus Society of Plastic Surgeons
MedPro Rx, Inc. Sponsors Virginia Hemophilia Foundation’s "Sleeping with the Fish" Event
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 sole sponsor for Virginia Hemophilia Foundation’s... - August 14, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
MedSource Hires New Vice President of Clinical Operations
MedSource specializes in complex diseases and study designs and has experience in more than 400 trials in Phases I-IV. - August 14, 2009 - MedSource
Nutricap Labs Named to 2009 Inc. 5,000 List, Recognized as One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Nutricap Labs today announced its placement on the 2009 Inc. 5,000 list. The annual list, compiled by Inc. Magazine, ranks the 5,000 fastest-growing, privately held companies in America based on criteria such as gross dollars of growth, revenue, metro region and industry over a four-year period. - August 13, 2009 - Nutricap Labs
ALPCO Appoints Stratech Scientific as Their New Distribution Channel in the UK
Stratech Scientific is a distributor of high quality products for research laboratories throughout the UK and Europe. ALPCO Diagnostics is a leading developer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits in the US. The two companies feel that their mutual commitment to offering quality products in the life science research area will be the basis for a strong partnership. - August 13, 2009 - ALPCO
JSS Medical Research and Pharm-Olam International Form Strategic Alliance
JSS Medical Research, a Canadian headquartered full service CRO is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Pharm-Olam International, one of the world’s leading clinical research organizations. The alliance will provide Pharm-Olam with the expertise of JSS Medical Research in... - August 13, 2009 - JSS Medical Research Inc.
AnaSpec Introduces New Z-Fish™ Antibodies for Cell Cycle Control Research
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of a series of zebrafish specific Z-Fish™ antibodies for use in cell cycle control research. - August 13, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Breakthrough Therapeutic Tool Presented to 400 Leading Hair Loss Surgeons
A unique therapeutic tool for hair loss treatment was presented to 400 hair restoration surgeons and experts at a recent conference. The Scalproller, developed by Nanogen, is rapidly becoming a key component to various hair loss treatment programmes. - August 13, 2009 - Nanogen
Chemistdirect.co.uk Offers Tamiflu at Affordable Prices
Chemistdirect.co.uk, the UK's leading online Chemist, has announced it is offering Tamiflu, the swine flu drug, at the most competitive prices in the UK, with online consultation from a doctor and free delivery at just £48. In accordance with the National Pandemic Flu Service, the online... - August 12, 2009 - Chemist Direct
Nanovea Launches Redesigned Tribometer with 3D Optical Profiler Integration
The release of the New Nanovea Tribometer marks the end to bulky, unappealing and complicated Tribology testing. Nanovea’s Tribometer has been redesigned to complete Nanovea’s signature instrument look and user-friendly appeal. The Nanovea Tribometer also introduces, to the world of Tribology, quick in-situ 3D Optical Profiler integration for wear calculation analysis along with other 3D surface measurements. - August 11, 2009 - NANOVEA
Baxa Corporation Launches “Culture of Safety” Facebook Page
Baxa, a leading developer of technology for the safe handling, packaging and administration of fluid medications, announces the launch of a new Facebook Page designed to influence a change in patient and medication safety practices. Businesses and brands can create a Facebook Page to share information, interact with fans and create a highly engaging, optimized presence in social media. - August 10, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyte® 520 Thiol Quantitation Kit
AnaSpec has announced the release of the SensoLyte® 520 Thiol Quantitation Kit (patent pending), an ultra-sensitive, robust and easy-to-use fluorescent assay for measurement of total thiol level. - August 09, 2009 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
ALPCO Launches Mouse HMW and Total Adiponectin ELISA
ALPCO Diagnostics has introduced a Mouse HMW Adiponectin ELISA kit that facilitates the testing process for this biomarker. - August 07, 2009 - ALPCO