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Otava Ltd. and Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at University of Edinburgh Announce Research Collaboration
Otava Ltd., a leading Ukrainian company that specializes in drug discovery technologies, and Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at University of Edinburgh, Cancer Research UK-p53 Signal Transduction Laboratories (UK), have announced plans for an integrated research project focused on a... - March 02, 2008 - OTAVA Chemicals Ltd.
FDA Approves Pristiq for the Treatment of Adult Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
The FDA has approved PRISTIQ (desvenlafaxine), an SNRI, to treat adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). Wyeth expects to begin shipping PRISTIQ to wholesalers beginning in the second quarter of 2008. - March 01, 2008 - Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Innovative Device Offers Proactive Approach for Preventing Blindness: MacuScopeTM Assesses Risk of Developing Macular Degeneration, Aids in Prevention
MacuChek, a medical technology company based in West Bloomfield, Mich., has pioneered a device that is the first available to eye care professionals to aid in the prevention of the leading cause of legal blindness, macular degeneration which affects approximately 30 million worldwide. The first... - March 01, 2008 - MacuChek
Colorado Biosciences Get Boost, Advancing Major Economic Development Program
The Colorado House gave a big boost to a critical economic development project on Tuesday. A bill expanding Colorado’s much lauded Bioscience Discoveries Grant Program passed the House by an initial voice vote. House Bill 1001, sponsored by State Representative Jim Riesberg (D-Greeley), will make $26.5 million available in grants over the next five years. HB 1001 will provide as much as $150,000 per project to Colorado research institutions, accelerating the development of new technologies. - February 28, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
AnaSpec Introduces 9 New Antibody Products
AnaSpec added nine new antibody products to its growing collection. - February 28, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
From Tragedy to Triumph
Local man beats all odds after life altering car accident, dedicates his life to helping seniors see better. - February 27, 2008 - Macular Health
Former Manchester City Lord Mayor Has Hope and Quality of Life Restored at New Beike Stem Cell Facility
Shenzhen Beike Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (http://www.beikebiotech.com), the world leader in the use of umbilical cord stem cells to successfully treat a variety of illnesses, announced that Audrey Jones, the former Lord Mayor of Manchester, has returned today to the United Kingdom (UK) with... - February 26, 2008 - Shenzhen Beike Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
“Joint Preservation, The Importance of Physical Activity” - Dr. Alan Nasar, Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon, Lectures at the Atlantic Club, Wall, NJ, on March 12th
Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD, will present a free to the public lecture on the vital role of adequate physical activity in joint preservation on Wednesday, March 12th, at the Atlantic Club, Wall, NJ. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, who will present a number of public lectures on joint health in the New Jersey communities of Freehold, Wall and Jackson, from now through Spring - February 25, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar Delivers a Welcomed Message "Joint Replacement Like Never Before" at the Freehold Senior Center, Freehold, NJ
Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD discussed advances in joint replacement surgery in his public lecture “Joint Replacement Like Never Before” given at the Freehold Senior Center, Freehold, NJ, Wednesday, February 20th. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, who have committed to present regular, free to the public lectures on joint health to local communities during the next 5 months. - February 24, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
AnaSpec Introduces 5 New Peptide Synthesis Reagents
AnaSpec added five (5) new peptide synthesis reagents to its combinatorial chemistry collection. - February 24, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Preserving Your Joints; Freehold Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Alan Nasar Stresses Staying Active in a Lecture at the Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson, NJ
Freehold orthopedic surgeon Alan S. Nasar, MD stressed the vital role of adequate exercise for joint preservation to members of the local community, on Thursday, February 21st, at the Westlake Golf and Country Club, in Jackson, NJ. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, N.J., who will present a number of public lectures on joint health in the New Jersey communities of Freehold, Wall and Jackson into Spring. - February 24, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Mini Thin Rush Brand of Energy Products to Invigorate the Night of 100 Stars Oscar Gala
Revolutionary New Products Provide Shot of Instant Energy to Past Oscar Winners & Nominees at Official Viewing Party for the 80th Annual Academy Awards - February 23, 2008 - BDI Marketing
Food Industry Discovers New Technology to Kill E-coli & Salmonella
Food processors explore NAV-CO2 technology following nationwide outbreaks of foodborne illness and product recalls. - February 22, 2008 - Biomist, Inc.
Website Proclaims - "Quit Smoking in One Week"
Shafa Herbal Solutions Declares New Website Operational - February 22, 2008 - Shafa Herbal Solutions
Dr. Alan Nasar, Orthopedic Surgeon at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, Freehold, NJ, Participates in Health and Safety Week at Hillel Yeshiva
Alan S Nasar, MD, orthopedic surgeon at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, NJ, participated in Health and Safety Week at Hillel Yeshiva Elementary School, Ocean, New Jersey, Wednesday February 13th, with a special presentation on childhood fractures or broken bones. Head of the Elementary School, Dr. Ruth Katz and Rabbi Avi Bodlander, Assistant Principal, were present throughout the presentation and welcomed Dr Nasar’s participation in the program. - February 21, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Mamaherb.com Launches New Interactive Online Community for Natural Health Consumers
Mamaherb.com announced today the launch of the world’s first health website managed solely by online members who are passionate to learn and share information with others about natural health and wellness. Through this member driven website, users can post personal reviews of their first... - February 21, 2008 - Mamaherb.com
AnaSpec Introduces Collection of Channel Blocker Peptides
AnaSpec has introduced its selection of channel blocker peptides. - February 21, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Mini Thin Rush Liquid Energy Shot Signs on as Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Nikki Beach & Nikki Style Magazine's 3rd Annual Model Volleyball Tournament
Revolutionary New Energy Drink Partners with the Ultimate Beach Club Brand and Affluent Lifestyle Magazine to Further Reach Out to and Create Buzz Among Top Trendsetters and Consumer Influencers. - February 21, 2008 - BDI Marketing
Trevigen Launches High-Throughput PARP/Apoptosis Assays
Trevigen launches High-Throughput PARP/Apoptosis Assays ideal for measuring the activity of PARP in 96-well plates. Cell extracts can be obtained using their newly-developed, higher-throughput procedure before, during and after apoptosis induction. During apoptosis, PARP-1 which catalyzes the NAD... - February 20, 2008 - Trevigen, Inc.
Clinical Trials in Russia, 4th Quarter 2007
On February 18, 2008 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO, presented the current issue of its Orange Paper, a regular analytical report on the market of clinical trials in Russia. The report contains hundreds of figures as well as dozens of tables and pictures covering various aspects... - February 20, 2008 - Synergy Research Group
Menopause Relief, Natural and Easy
Mitamins has launched a specific supplement formula from Dr. Balch focused on supporting Menopause treatment. This natural menopause treatment formula can balance hormone levels and promote the general well-being of women, as well as regulating the menstrual cycle. The formula includes all the essential natural ingredients to target this condition, for example, vitamin D, vitamin E, Calcium, Dong Quai Extract, Licorice Extract and Chaste Tree Extract. - February 20, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Achieve Relief for Migraines Naturally
At Mitamins, a new natural supplement formula aiming to fight Migraine Headache has been launched by Dr. Balch. This natural migraine treatment formula can support optimal nervous system health and maintain circulation to the brain. Migraines and Calcium are included in the formula which play an... - February 17, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
AnaSpec Introduces New Suite of Fluorescently Labeled GST & 6xHis Tag Antibodies
AnaSpec has introduced a suite of fluorescently labeled GST and 6X-His antibodies. These antibodies are labeled with a selection of dyes, including AnaSpec’s proprietary HiLyte FluorTM and HiLytePlusTM dyes, which span the visible spectrum. This gives researchers a wide range of wavelength... - February 16, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Mini Thin Rush Liquid Energy Shot Signs on as Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Winter Music Conference 2008
Revolutionary new energy drink partners with Dance Music Industry’s most prominent annual forum to celebrate dance music as a cultural art form. - February 14, 2008 - BDI Marketing
BDI Marketing Names Steven Style Group as Exclusive Marketing Communications Agency for Mini Thin Rush
Revolutionary New Energy Supplement Brand, Providing 6 Hours of Energy without the Crash Associated with Traditional Energy Drinks, Joins Roster of Clientele at Renowned New York City Marketing Communications Firm. - February 13, 2008 - BDI Marketing
AnaSpec Introduces 46 New Antibody Products
Continuing to rapidly expand its antibody offerings, AnaSpec added forty-six (46) new antibody products to its growing collection. Anti - GST Tag AMCA labeled - Cat# 29531-AMCA, 100 µg Host: mouse monoclonal; Application: IHC Anti - GST Tag Biotin labeled - Cat# 29531-BIOT, 100... - February 13, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces 21 New Anti-Tau Antibodies
AnaSpec has announced the release of 21 new anti-Tau antibodies. Complementing one of the world’s most comprehensive collections of beta-amyloid peptides, this new selection of anti-Tau antibodies demonstrates AnaSpec’s efforts to deliver new solutions for Alzheimer research. Tau is a... - February 11, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Vascular BioSciences Awarded Phase 1 STTR Grant from the National Heart Lung Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health for Pulmonary Hypertension Research
Vascular BioSciences announced today it has received a STTR Phase 1 grant from the National Heart Lung Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health in the amount of $165,745. The STTR award, “Targeting Pulmonary Hypertension with R-Ras,” will be performed in collaboration with... - February 10, 2008 - Vascular BioSciences, Inc
ISOfemme High Protein Smoothie Exclusively for Women
ISOfemme, a revolutionary protein smoothie created just for women, is changing the way females nourish their figure. It’s a great-tasting high protein smoothie that’s extraordinarily low in carbs and sugar and contains zero estrogenic proteins. - February 08, 2008 - Allmax Nutrition
NCSRT Presents SmartFlow™ TFF Performance Advantages Over Centrifugation and Microfiltration for Monoclonal Antibody Recovery, Concentration and Diafiltration
NCSRT is presenting “A comparison of product yield using either centrifugation and microfiltration or simultaneous membrane processing with SmartFlow™ TFF” at the Waterside Conference in Miami, FL. The data, generated by Viventia Biotech of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, demonstrates... - February 08, 2008 - NCSRT, Inc.
Fuco Xanthin / Fucoselean for Weight Loss
Natures Benefit has launched a physician formulated weight loss product containing fucoxanthin. Fucoselean™ is a proprietary MD Formulated marine nutraceutical that may promote thermogenesis. It contains natural Fucoxanthin from brown marine vegetables concentrated at the clinically... - February 04, 2008 - Natures Benefit
Leading North America Distributor Announces Partnership with Internationally Recognized Health Organization
Statens Serum Institut (SSI), Copenhagen, Denmark and Atlantic Biologicals Corp., Miami, FL US, have formed a partnership to introduce a new diagnostic product to North America. Flexicult, designed for testing for urinary tract infection (“UTI”), has been in use in Denmark and is now... - February 04, 2008 - Atlantic Biologicals
The First Web 2.0 Pharmaceutical News Portal
World Pharma News project is launching a Web 2.0 pharmaceutical news platform, named as well World Pharma News but with attached '.net' extension. - February 04, 2008 - World Pharma News
Mitamins Launched Specific Supplement Formula Focused on Natural Thyroid Gland Support
At Mitamins, Dr. Balch has launched a specific supplement formula focused on Thyroid Gland Support. This natural supplement formula for the thyroid contains important components necessary for optimal function of the thyroid gland, for example, Bladderwrack Extract, Iodine in which is essential for... - February 03, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
A Natural Short Cut to Reduce Extra Fat
At Mitamins, Dr. Balch has launched a specific supplement formula focused on weight loss. This natural treatment formula is designed as a weight loss supplement that will work alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise. Effective components, (for example, L-Carnitine), have been added to promote fat-burning processes. Protection and supplemental nutrition such as L-Glutamine is provided with botanicals. - February 01, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Baxa Corporation Launches New Web Site
Baxa announces the launch of its new corporate Web site with enhanced user features and technical content. The site provides a global platform for information exchange, product marketing, public relations, and sales and technical support for health-system pharmacists and nurses, as well as pharmaceutical industry representatives. - January 31, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Colorado BioScience Association and Six Economic Development Groups Tout Colorado’s Strengths to the Medical Device Industry at MD&M West in Anaheim
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) and six of the state’s economic development entities are marketing Colorado as a desirable medical device manufacturing hub at the 24th annual Medical Device & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Expo. - January 31, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Alleviate the Symptoms of Depression Successfully
Mitamins has launched a specific supplement formula from Dr. Balch focused on alleviating the symptoms of depression. This natural treatment formula includes essential natural ingredients that can promote a positive and enduring healthy mental state, such as Choline Bitartrate, Inositol, PABA, DHEA, Omega - 3 Fatty Acids, St. John's Wort Extract, and Pantothenic Acid. - January 31, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Natural Supplement for Diabetes Sufferers
At Mitamins, a specific supplement formula from Dr. Balch designed to target Diabetes has been launched. This natural treatment formula includes ingredients that can optimize blood sugar control and may improve the overall health condition. Chromium in it helps to regulate blood sugar level and indirectly affects level of fats in the blood, and taurine may improve insulin sensitivity and decrease cholesterol level. - January 30, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Ron Newcomb Named President & CEO of Resveratrol, Inc.
Ron Newcomb has been named president and CEO of Resveratrol, Inc., a nutraceutical company. Newcomb plans to increase sales of Resveratrol’s three products, NutraGrape™, a dietary nutritional supplement made of Muscadine grape seeds; The Vine® facial cream and The Vine® body lotion. Muscadine grape seeds have very high levels of antioxidants, which help fight free radical damage to your body. - January 29, 2008 - NutraGrape
Conquer High Cholesterol Thoroughly
Mitamins has launched a new supplement formula from Dr. Balch especially designed to target High Cholesterol. This natural treatment formula is a comprehensive approach to lower cholesterol, aiming for optimum cardiovascular health. Red Yeast Rice in the formula can inhibit cholesterol production in the liver and may lower cholesterol levels. - January 29, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
AnaSpec Introduces 9 New Antibody Products
Continuing to rapidly expand its antibody offerings, AnaSpec added nine (9) new antibody products to its growing collection. Anti-AKT pan (IN) - Cat# 54320, 50 µg Host: rabbit polyclonal; Species Reactivity: human; mouse; rat; bovine; zebrafish; Applications: WB Anti-AKT pan (NT) - Cat#... - January 27, 2008 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Dr Balch High Blood Pressure Formula
Mitamins launches Dr Balch’s High Blood Pressure condition specific supplement formula: Vitamin C 100mg, Calcium 100mg, Magnesium 50mg, CoQ-10 60mg, Flax Seed Powder 50mg, Bioflavonoid Concentrate 100mg, Garlic Extract 100mg, Hawthorn Extract 250mg, Reishi Extract 50mg, Taurine... - January 27, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Growing Mobile Cath Lab Market Leads to Expansion at Modular Devices Inc.
Move to larger production facility will allow company to keep up with the growing demand for Mobile and Modular Cardiac/Vascular & EP Lab rentals. - January 26, 2008 - Modular Devices Inc.
Xcelience Expands Its Early Drug Development Capabilities
The Tampa-based CRO is first to acquire next generation Xcelodose. - January 26, 2008 - Xcelience, LLC
Baxa Corporation Launches Campaign to Recognize IV Nurse Day and Introduce the New PadLock® Set Saver
New Baxa eCampaign targets IV Nurses to introduce the PadLock Set Saver and honors nurses for their dedication to patients. The PadLock Set Saver device is designed to promote best practice for aseptic IV administration set storage, preventing contamination of the administration set when disconnected from the patient. The Set Saver also eliminates the use of IV administration set caps, which are a known choking hazard – especially in pediatric applications. - January 25, 2008 - Baxa Corporation
Anavex Outlines Corporate Milestones, Drug Advancement Plans for 2008
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. achieved significant development of its lead drug candidates and growth of its management and scientific teams during 2007. - January 24, 2008 - Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
The First Fully Cementless Knee Replacement Performed at CentraState by Orthopedic Surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, NJ
On Tuesday, November 20th, Dr Michael Greller and Dr Alan Nasar, orthopedic surgeons from the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, performed the first fully cementless, minimally invasive total knee replacement using trabecular metal technology in the history of CentraState Medical Center, Freehold, NJ. - January 24, 2008 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Minimizing and Treating Sebaceous Cysts
Mitamins has launched a new supplement formula from Dr. Balch especially designed to target Sebaceous Cysts. This natural treatment formula is targeted at building the body's natural clearance and preventative processes, which work against sebaceous cysts. The formula includes all the essential natural ingredients to target this condition. - January 24, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.
Control Lupus Symptoms, Lead a Full Life
At Mitamins, a new supplement formula targeted at Lupus from Dr. Balch has been launched. This natural lupus treatment formula is designed to control the symptoms of lupus as well as promote overall health. Botanicals, such as ginger, having strong anti-inflammatory properties are included. The... - January 23, 2008 - Mitamins Inc.