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AnaSpec Introduces CEF Control Peptide Pool
One of the world’s largest providers of catalog peptides, AnaSpec introduced its CEF Control Peptide Pool. Previously available only individually, this group of peptides is now available pooled. The CEF Control Peptide Pool is a group of 32 peptides, 8-12 amino acids in length, with... - August 23, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces 28 New Catalog Antibodies
Continuing in its commitment to rapidly expand its antibody offerings, AnaSpec, a leading provider of integrated proteomics solutions, added twenty-eight (28) new antibodies to its growing collection of catalog antibodies. - August 22, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Samaritan Licenses Tumor Inhibiting Cancer Drugs That Also Distinguish Cancerous Tumors to Improve on Chemotherapy
Samaritan announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Georgetown University for a patent covering the Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptor (PBR) which has led to Cancer drug candidates with the ability to inhibit cancerous tumors; and an imaging technique that could possibly distinguish cancerous tumors for a more targeted and improved chemotherapy. - August 21, 2007 - Samaritan Pharmaceuticals
Sleep Study Suggests Magnetic Sleep Machine Promotes Deeper Sleep and Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain
Somnogram shows Sleep on Command™ Delta-rhythm magnetic signals help promote slow-wave, Delta-stage sleep throughout the night resulting in remarkable daytime pain relief in subject with fibromyalgia pain. - August 20, 2007 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Baxa Announces 2008 Dates for STAR Center Professional Pharmacy and Cleanroom Training
Baxa Corporation announces the future 2008 training schedule for its professional Skills Training, Academics and Resources (STAR) Center for pharmacy and cleanroom skills training. Classes through the remainder of 2007 have been sold out since June. The first class in 2008 will be held January 22-24, with subsequent 2008 program dates: March 18-20, April 22-24 and June 17-19. - August 20, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
AnaSpec Introduces New 2007-2009 Combinatorial Chemistry Catalog
One of the world’s largest providers of unusual amino acids, today AnaSpec announced the release of its 2007-2009 Combinatorial Chemistry catalog. - August 18, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Samaritan Licenses Method to Identify Novel Anti-Tumor Drugs to Increase Cancer Compounds in Pipeline
Samaritan Pharmaceuticals has exclusively licensed a patent application entitled "Structure Based Drug Design of Steroid Inhibitors" from Georgetown University. - August 16, 2007 - Samaritan Pharmaceuticals
"Overview of USP 797" Technical Paper by Baxa Corporation’s Mike Hurst Now Accessible on Expert411.com for Media and Professional Reference
The “Overview of USP 797” technical paper, authored by Baxa Corporation’s Mike Hurst, RPh, MBA, is now accessible at Expert411.com for media and professional reference. Most hospital pharmacists simply want to comply with the basic requirements of USP 797 and get on with the business of patient care. This paper is intended to help pharmacies get started in that direction. It also discusses USP 797 from several unique angles not necessarily considered in the initial literature. - August 15, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
To Gift or Not to Gift: Poll Results Reveal Surprising Insight on the Best Gifts for Men
Buying gifts for men can be a tricky situation. While most men prefer gifts they can actually use, the traditional stand-bys (such as clothing, hardware and gadgets) sometimes leave much to be desired. Other gift options recently gaining attention are skincare and grooming products. Modern trends... - August 15, 2007 - MenScience Androceuticals
Is Your Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Program Paying Enough to Attract and Retain the Best MSLs?
According to Medical Science Liaison Institute's independent surveys, more than half of medical science liaisons with less than 2 years of experience report earning a base salary of $100,000 to less than $125,000. - August 14, 2007 - Medical Science Liaison Institute
Synergy Research Group and Promedica International Announce Global Network Alliance for Expansion of Global Clinical Trials Services
On August 2, 2007 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia based CRO with more than 5-years experience in clinical trials in Russia announced today the establishment of a new Global Network Alliance with Promedica International (PMI), a USA-based CRO. Promedica International (PMI), which... - August 04, 2007 - Synergy Research Group
Aerotrim Wins £3.9M Order from UK MoD
Aerotrim (Warminster) Ltd has secured a £3.9M order for manufacturing insulation lining for MoD tentage used in field operations. - August 04, 2007 - Aerotrim Group
CoreRx™ Celebrates Its First Year of Operations
CoreRx™ celebrates its first year of operations 01 August2007. In their initial year of business CoreRx™ has serviced more than 25 clients, both domestic and abroad. The company has positioned themselves for successful growth strategies over the next few years. Included in... - August 03, 2007 - CoreRx, Inc.
Sarasota’s Roskamp Institute Releases Study Defining a Mechanism for Development of Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome, Forerunners of Type 2 Diabetes
Findings Detailed in The Journal of Clinical Investigation: The Roskamp Institute today released a study defining a mechanism for the development of obesity and the metabolic syndrome, which are the forerunners of type 2 diabetes. The study, led by Roskamp’s Dr. Robert Farese, is detailed in the August issue of The Journal of Clinical Investigation, a highly prestigious medical research journal. - August 01, 2007 - Roskamp Institute
Analytical Results Highlight Efficacy of AnaSpec MOG Peptides
Reporting on results gathered from its antibody and assay kit departments, AnaSpec has released data that supports the efficacy of its MOG(35-55) peptide. Analytical results reported the following: AnaSpec’s mouse/rat MOG(35-55) peptide induced EAE in C57BL/6 mice with 100% incident (10/10). - July 28, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces Acetylated and Methylated Lysines
AnaSpec has introduced acetylated, mono-methylated, di-methylated and tri-methylated Lysine for the synthesis of histone peptides. The use of these building blocks, although not limited to making synthetic histone peptides, provides additional tools for researchers to help unravel the... - July 28, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Clinical Trials in Russia - 2nd Quarter 2007
On July 25, 2007 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 11 Tables and 9 Pictures covering various aspects of the... - July 27, 2007 - Synergy Research Group
Travel Kit Sends Men's Grooming Woes Packing
330 million Americans are expected to travel this summer (according to the Travel Industry Association), with men making up a large part of that number. And whether they are businessmen or vacationers, a common trend is for men to cram all grooming items into one inefficient package, often taking... - July 27, 2007 - MenScience Androceuticals
AnaSpec Introduces Fourteen New Catalog Peptides
Today AnaSpec, one of the world’s largest providers of custom and catalog peptides, introduced fourteen (14) new peptides for drug discovery research. HIV Nef (68–76) - Cat# 61673 This HIV nef peptide 68 to 76 amino acids was identified in HIV-infected individuals. It is a B7... - July 27, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces 12 New Catalog Antibodies
Continuing in its commitment to rapidly expand its antibody offerings, AnaSpec, a leading provider of integrated proteomics solutions, added twelve (12) new antibodies to its growing collection of catalog antibodies. The targeted research area for these antibodies is signal transduction and matrix... - July 26, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Dry Skin, Cracked Heels, Calluses and Corns Become More Noticeable and Painful During the Summer Months; the Personal Pumi Bar from Teregen Provides Relief
The Personal Pumi Bar gently removes dry Skin, cracked heels, calluses and corns that develop and worsen on feet during the summer months. - July 26, 2007 - Teregen Personal Products
AnaSpec Introduces Ten New Catalog Peptides
Today AnaSpec, one of the world’s largest providers of custom and catalog peptides, introduced ten (10) new peptides for drug discovery research. MUC4 - Cat# 61339 This peptide is derived from the tandem repeat of Muc 4 mucin protein. Mucins are highly O-glycosylated proteins which... - July 25, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Xcelience Expanding Operations
The Tampa-based contract research organization acquires a brand new building. - July 23, 2007 - Xcelience, LLC
Local Merger Creates Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute
Western Monmouth Orthopedic Associates and New Jersey Orthopedic Associates have merged to form Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC (AOSMI). The seven practicing physicians have a combined 100 years of experience practicing medicine, and are all committed to providing Patient-Centered, Patient-Focused care, positioning AOSMI as a leading provider of orthopedic health care in Central New Jersey and the Monmouth County, NJ area. - July 23, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
AnaSpec Introduces Eleven New Catalog Peptides
This week AnaSpec, one of the world’s largest providers of custom and catalog peptides, introduced eleven (11) new peptides for drug discovery research. - July 22, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Supplement Marketer Signs Agreement with Amazon.com, Inc.
Parason Health Products, Inc., makers of ISNA Halal certified dietary supplements, signs agreement with Fortune 500 online e-commerce retailer Amazon.com to sell Parason® brand products. - July 20, 2007 - Parason Health Products, Inc.
AnaSpec Introduces New Selection of Cathelicidin Peptides
Cathelicidins are cationic peptides that have broad-range antimicrobial activity. These peptides belong to the family of anti-microbial peptides which form part of the host’s important innate immunity mechanism. - July 20, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces Anti-MMP-1 & Anti-MMP-13 (Hinge) Antibodies
AnaSpec has introduced its newest antibody solutions – anti-MMP-1 (Hinge) and anti-MMP-13 (Hinge) antibodies. Strategically raised against the hinge regions of MMP-1 and MMP-13, the epitopes do not overlap the catalytic domain and will not influence the activity of the MMP ferment in... - July 19, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Gamma Medica-Ideas Announces Sale of Flex TriumphTM Multi-Modality Pre-Clinical Imaging System to Université de Rouen
Gamma Medica-Ideas Inc. (GM-I), a leader in providing next-generation medical imaging devices for the pre-clinical and clinical markets, announced today that Université de Rouen in France has placed an order for a dual-modality Flex TriumphTM pre-clinical platform – including its... - July 19, 2007 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
“Premix vs. Custom TPN” Technical Paper Sponsored by Baxa Corporation Now Posted on Expert411.com for Media Access
The “Premix vs. Custom TPN” technical paper, sponsored by Baxa Corporation, is now available at Expert411.com for media and professional access. The paper, which provides a history of nutritional best practice and an examination of the use of premixed solutions for parenteral nutrition, is authored by Louis S. Diorio, RPh, and David L. Thomas, RPh MBA, both with Certified Consultant Pharmacists Healthcare Associates , Inc of Chatham, NJ. - July 18, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Named One of Best Companies to Work for in Colorado
For the second year in a row, Englewood-based Baxa Corporation has been selected as one of Colorado’s best companies to work for; based on results from employee surveys by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Best Company finalists promote the best employment opportunities in the state – attracting new workers and promoting their retention. - July 16, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
CureHIV Predicts Number of HIV Cases to Skyrocket
Dr. Hershline states that, baring a new preventative, CureHIV now predicts over 700 million worldwide HIV infected humans by the New Year 2018, as this global pandemic emerges. - July 15, 2007 - CureHIV
American Peptide Symposium Poster Describes Synthesis of Hydrocarbon-Stapled Peptides
At the 2007 annual conference of the American Peptide Society, AnaSpec presented a technical poster that described the facile synthesis of a hydrocarbon-stapled peptide. Asymmetric synthesis of (S)-Fmoc-α-(2’-pentenyl)-alanine was successfully accomplished via an Ala-Ni (II)-BPB-complex... - July 14, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Presents Late-Breaking In Vivo Imaging Poster at American Peptide Symposium
At the 2007 annual conference of the American Peptide Society, AnaSpec presented a “late-breaking” technical poster that described in vivo imaging using a tissue-specific near infrared fluorescent peptide conjugate. Extracellular matrix proteins that contain the Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD)... - July 13, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc. and SJ Pharmaceuticals, LLC Sign Co-Promotion Agreement
Cornerstone BioPharma™, the Triangle-based specialty pharmaceutical company currently focused on the development and commercialization of niche prescription medications in the respiratory arena, today announced it has signed a co-promotion agreement with SJ Pharmaceuticals (SJP). This... - July 12, 2007 - Cornerstone BioPharma
Dr. Nasar Appointed Medical Director of CentraState Total Joint Center
Dr. Alan Nasar, a leading orthopedic surgeon at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC (AOSMI), is the newly appointed medical director of the Total Joint Center of New Jersey. He draws from his training and experience in orthopedic care and mechanical engineering to offer his patients a variety of joint replacement options that are designed for faster recovery and better outcomes. - July 11, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute Revolutionizes Knee Replacement Procedures for Women
The orthopedic surgeons at the Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC (AOSMI) are among the first surgeons in the Freehold, New Jersey area to offer the Zimmer® Gender Solutions™ Knee, which is the first and only knee replacement shaped to fit a woman’s anatomy. - July 11, 2007 - Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, PC
Magellan BioScience Group, Inc. Awarded SBIR Grant for anti-Malarial Drug Discovery Collaboration with University of South Florida
Magellan BioScience Group, Inc. (Magellan), a pioneer in innovative drug discovery and development from marine microbial sources, and the University of South Florida (USF) announced today that they have been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovative Research Grant (SBIR) from the National... - July 06, 2007 - CoreRx, Inc.
Second Annual “XanGo Cup” to Feature Pioneer Holiday RSL Friendlies with Elite Clubs Everton and Boca Juniors
Events Include Official Opening of RSL’s New XanGo Campus Practice Field - June 29, 2007 - XanGo, LLC
Baxa Corporation Features Pharmacy Training Programs, Abacus™ Software and ValiMed™ Medication Validation System at the ASHP Summer Meeting
Baxa Corporation is promoting its industry-leading STAR Center pharmacy training facility, CriticalPoint™ online sterile compounding certification training, Abacus TPN ordering and calculation software and the ValiMed System for medication validation at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2007 Summer Meeting and Exhibition beginning today at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. - June 25, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
PharmaChem Publishes AnaSpec Article on Peptides as Antigens
The June issue of PharmaChem, an Italian journal covering the drug discovery industry, featured an article written by AnaSpec called “Peptides as Antigens.” The technical article, written by Dr. Daniel Li and Cecilia Po, outlines the advantages and methodologies behind using peptides as... - June 24, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces New SensoLyte™ Beta-Secretase Assay Kit
Leveraging one of the world’s largest collections of amyloid peptides, AnaSpec has introduced its latest development in novel solutions for amyloid-related research - the new SensoLyte™ 520 Beta-Secretase Assay Kit. Beta-secretase catalyzes a key step in the production of beta-amyloid... - June 22, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Gamma Medica-Ideas Announces First Sale of a Dual-Head LumaGEM® Molecular Breast Imaging System
Gamma Medica-Ideas Inc. (GM-I), a leader in providing next-generation medical imaging devices for the pre-clinical and clinical markets, announced today the sale of a dual-headed LumaGEM® system for applications such as Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI). This dual head system is the first of its... - June 22, 2007 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
MenScience Acne Spot Repair Gives New Meaning to "In Your Face"
For the majority of men, acne flare-ups do not end with the teen years. Whether it’s a lone pimple or a full-on breakout, acne is an irritating condition that plagues men throughout their lives. It’s because of this that MenScience has created a product that targets pimples and... - June 20, 2007 - MenScience Androceuticals
Baxa Corporation and Health Robotics Announce Strategic Alliance to Automate IV Admixture Preparation
Baxa Corporation and Health Robotics announce a strategic alliance to use the Baxa Two-Fer™ Needles with Health Robotics’ CytoCare™ Robot in order to safely and accurately automate the preparation of patient-specific chemotherapy IV admixtures. This alliance combines state-of-the-art technologies to achieve the accuracy and sterility that providers require. The resulting technology is the only totally automated system for handling hazardous IV admixtures available in the market. - June 18, 2007 - Baxa Corporation
University of Kuopio’s A.I. Virtanen Institute Uses Gamma Medica-Ideas’ FLEX Multi-Modality System to Image Baculovirus Biodistribution in Pre-Clinical Subjects
A team of researchers at University of Kuopio’s A.I Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences in Finland is conducting studies in non-invasive imaging with Gamma Medica-Ideas’ MicroSPECT/CT system to provide essential information on biodistribution of gene therapy vectors in rats. The... - June 17, 2007 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
Gamma Medica-Ideas Introduces High Resolution CT Subsystem
Gamma Medica-Ideas (GM-I) announced today the addition of a new High Resolution CT subsystem to the company’s FLEX Triumph™ Pre-clinical Imaging Platform that produces striking improvements in CT imaging. The new CT subsystem contains a variable focal spot x-ray source which provides... - June 17, 2007 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
Thrombotargets Corp. and Magellan Bioscience Group, Inc. to Collaborate on Identification of Novel Hits from Both Marine Derivate and Natural Products
Thrombotargets Corporation and Magellan Bioscience Group, Inc. today announced the formation of drug discovery joint venture. Under the terms of this agreement, Magellan Bioscience Group, Inc. will provide to Thrombotargets its compounds and extracts from fermentation broths of marine-isolated... - June 16, 2007 - CoreRx, Inc.
AnaSpec Introduces Industry’s First and Only Anti-MOG ELISA Kits
Drawing on its broad portfolio of MOG (35-55) and other multiple sclerosis (MS) experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE)-related peptides, AnaSpec has just released its new line of SensoLyte™ Anti - MOG ELISA Kits - the industry’s first and only anti-MOG ELISA kits. Myelin... - June 16, 2007 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
ValiMed™ Medication Validation System And Related Information From Baxa Corporation Are Now Available At PublicRelationsNewsroom.com
The ValiMed Medication Validation System and related information are now available at PublicRelationsNewsroom.com. The ValiMed System, distributed by Baxa Corporation, offers clinicians a simple and cost-effective tool to ensure medication safety by verifying that medications are correctly compounded. Its patented technology validates compounded doses of high risk medications prior to dispensing. - June 15, 2007 - Baxa Corporation