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Medical Device Package Testing Firm, DDL Inc, Named Top 50 Fastest Growing Company
More growth lies ahead for package testing laboratory, DDL Inc, with expansion to the East Coast. - December 06, 2006 - DDL Inc.
Baxa Corporation Introduces New Enteral Dispensers to Prevent Tubing Misconnections
Baxa Corporation announces new syringe-type dispensers designed for enteral feeding only to prevent wrong-route administration of non-IV fluids. The new Baxa Exacta-Med® Enteral Dispensers feature a unique dispenser tip that cannot connect to a luer needle or needleless IV system. - December 05, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa to Sponsor Exhibitor’s Theatre: The Perils and Pitfalls of Developing and Maintaining a Compliant Cleanroom
Colorado-based pharmacy products manufacturer, Baxa Corporation, is sponsoring a program at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Midyear Clinical Meeting in Anaheim. The speaker will discuss basic facility requirements for USP 797 compliance and the challenge of integrating primary engineering controls into facilities. - December 04, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
XanGo Top Executives Named as Finalists in National Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award® 2006
Hollister & Garrity lead natural products industry in the E & Y Emerging Category. - December 01, 2006 - XanGo, LLC
NeuroMedix Poised to Realize Next Stage of Business Plan through Strategic Alliance or Acquisition
After very successful pre-clinical trials for its lead product ‘Minozac,’ Neuromedix is planning further work on this promising Alzheimer’s treatment. - December 01, 2006 - Neuromedix Inc.
Functional Genetics, Inc. Announces Two Separate Awards from the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to Combat Viral Diseases
Functional Genetics, Inc. announced today that it has received two different awards from the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency for the discovery and development of therapeutics for Ebola virus and other viral pathogens. "These awards from DTRA will greatly assist our mission of... - December 01, 2006 - Functional Genetics, Inc.
New Technology Makes Performance Enhancing Drugs and Altitude Training Obsolete
Those seeking natural performance enhancement look to new technology that produces many of the same performance enhancing effects as steroids, EPO blood doping and high altitude / hypoxia training systems without the effort, cost or risks. - November 30, 2006 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Weekly Monitor Drug and Diagnostic Development in Neurodegenerative Diseases
HiTIS - life science & biotech intelligence, a European life sciences industry focused competitive intelligence firm, recently launched Neurodegenerative Diseases Therapeutics & Diagnostics Competitive Intelligence Weekly - November 30, 2006 - HiTIS - Life Science & Biotech Intelligence
Gamma Medica-Ideas Announces Agreement to Acquire and Merge Operations with Advanced Molecular Imaging
Los Angeles and Oslo based 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 it had reached agreement to acquire and merge operations with Sherbrooke, Canada based Advanced Molecular... - November 28, 2006 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
In Tech Magazine Profiles e-Kanban and Datacraft Solutions
Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) has experienced significant growth in the past twelve months by eliminating complicated, expensive, time-intensive software implementations as well as extensive training regiments and the need for internal support. The Datacraft Solutions'... - November 27, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Accounting411 Profiles Digital Kanban by Datacraft Solutions
“The central hallmark of demand driven supply chain is a digital kanban system which achieves savings in several key areas,” according to Stephen Parker, CEO of North Carolina-based Datacraft Solutions. • It reduces the need to build inventory. All production is initiated based... - November 24, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
HiTIS - Life Science & Biotech Intelligence Expands Web Presence with www.txpreview.com
HiTIS - life science & biotech intelligence, a European life sciences industry- focused competitive intelligence firm, has released its corporate website. - November 23, 2006 - HiTIS - Life Science & Biotech Intelligence
Put an Eye on the Weekly Electronic Publication Covering Drug and Device-Based Available Treatments, Current Research and Upcoming Therapies Addressing Eye Disorders
HiTIS - life science & biotech intelligence, a life sciences industry focused competitive intelligence firm, has released the 26th weekly issue of its Eye Care industry competitive intelligence publication: Eye Therapies Competitive Intelligence Weekly (ETCI Weekly). - November 20, 2006 - HiTIS - Life Science & Biotech Intelligence
Datacraft Solutions Enters Strategic Alliance with JCIT International
Datacraft Solutions is pleased to announce that a strategic alliance has been formed with JCIT International, the leader in Demand Flow Technology. According the Datacraft Solutions CEO, Stephen Parker, “JCIT is a world class organization assisting such industry giants like Jack Welch at GE,... - November 20, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Hi-Stat Lexington Division of Stoneridge Selects Datacraft Solutions
Craig Benson of Hi-Stat Lexington Division of Stoneridge, Inc. commented that, “The company has been on a lean journey for about the past two years. During that period of time inventory has been reduced significantly due to manual kanban system and the re-defining of acceptable inventory... - November 17, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Medical Device Package Testing Firm, DDL, Expands to Boston
Veteran Package Engineer and Designer, Finazzo, Heads up East Coast Expansion - November 17, 2006 - DDL Inc.
"USP 797 Training Requirements: A Case Study," Detailing Experiences at Swedish Medical Center/Seattle, Now Posted on PublicRelationsNewsroom.com
"USP 797 Training Requirements: A Case Study" published by Baxa Corporation is now posted for media and professional access on PublicRelationsNewsroom.com. This paper summarizes the process used by Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA to comply with the personnel training and evaluation in aseptic manipulation skills required by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 797. - November 16, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Gentris Corporation Expands GentriSure Line of Human Genomic DNA Reference Controls
Controls for CYP2C9, VKORC1 and CYP2C19 genes eliminate informed consent and consistency issues for labs using leftover specimens or synthetic materials. - November 16, 2006 - Gentris Corporation
Datacraft Solutions’ Demand Driven Supply Chain Network Profiled in Material Management & Distribution
Datacraft Solutions’ Demand Driven Supply Chain Network was profiled in the recent issue of Material Management & Distribution magazine; the article may be read in its entirety at http://www.mmd.rogers.dgtlpub.com/data/issuePDF/MMD/8500000541-MMD.pdf#page=59. Thomas R. Cutler,... - November 13, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc. Obtains Exclusive Licensing Rights for Spectracef
Triangle-based specialty pharmaceutical company to serve $1.3 billion per year oral cephalosporin market - November 09, 2006 - Cornerstone BioPharma
Gentris Corporation Announces New Addition to Scientific Advisory Board
Dr. Andrea Gaedigk of Children’s Mercy Hospital & Clinics joins advisory board of leading scientists. - November 09, 2006 - Gentris Corporation
Give the Gift of Relief, Remove Corns, Calluses and Dry Cracked Heels on Feet with the Personal Pumi Bar from Teregen Personal Products
Painful, unattractive and worrisome, Corns, Calluses and Dry Cracked Skin on Heels are common foot ailments that lead to more serious medical conditions. Millions of Americans suffer daily when relief is affordable and available a click away with The Personal Pumi Bar. Relax in the comfort of one’s own home and gently, safely and effectively remove Corns, Calluses and Dry Cracked Heels. - November 08, 2006 - Teregen Personal Products
Executive Program Provides Medical Science Liaison Insight and Leadership
Gain Executive Insight into Field-Medical Program Leadership and MSL Management at MSL University's Spring 2007 Executive Program. - November 08, 2006 - Medical Science Liaison Institute
Baxa Releases New 2 mL Exacta-Med® Dispenser for Oral Medication Delivery
New Exacta-Med Dispenser size provides another dosing option for oral liquid medications. Exacta-Med Oral Dispensers were the first syringes developed specifically for safe delivery of oral liquids. Baxa is the market leader for oral dispensing devices. - October 31, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Gentris Corporation Announces FDA 510(k) Submission for GentriSure™ Human Genomic DNA Reference Controls for CYP2D6 Gene
Submission represents significant milestone and growth potential for Gentris Diagnostics Division as FDA considers the relabeling of a breast cancer drug metabolized by CYP2D6. - October 27, 2006 - Gentris Corporation
Researchers Validate Important New in Vivo Imaging Research Method for Studying Drug Efficiency and Disease Progression
Study Results Show that Accurate in Vivo Quantitation of Drug Distribution and Therapeutic Effect is Possible and Important - October 26, 2006 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
Cinnamon, An Ancient Spice for a Modern Lifestyle
An amazingly versatile supplement encompassing a blend of volatile oils and flavonoids - October 26, 2006 - Solgar Vitamin & Herb
D-Ribose the Building Block for Energy
Ribose, the fundimental building block for ATP - October 26, 2006 - Solgar Vitamin & Herb
Get in the Mood with L-Theanine
A unique amino acid found in green tea and one type of mushroom, L-theanine promotes a relaxed yet alert mental state, without sedation - October 26, 2006 - Solgar Vitamin & Herb
Solgar Goes Platinum
Solgar's first offering in its Platenum Edition using Nano Technology - October 26, 2006 - Solgar Vitamin & Herb
Datacraft Solutions’ Demand Driven Supply Chain Lean Methods Demonstrated at Orlando APICS Conference October 29 – 31
The Association for Operations Management, APICS builds operations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and a worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals. APICS... - October 21, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
A New Advance in Tissue Engineering
Derm123's new product is the first skin care product that has utilized the principles of tissue engineering. This new approach not only rejuvenates, but heals damaged skin from the inside out, further delaying aging. - October 18, 2006 - Midwest Aesthetics
Aaron Garrity Named President & CEO at XanGo - Gary Hollister to Remain Chairman of the Board
XanGo, LLC, recognized creator and market leader of the mangosteen supplement category, today announced that XanGo President Aaron Garrity’s duties will expand to include the role of Chief Executive Officer. This announcement is part of the company’s strategy to move its founding... - October 17, 2006 - XanGo, LLC
Package Testing Firm, DDL Inc, Launches New “Industry Standards Alert” Service at MD&M Minneapolis
DDL helps engineers & manufacturers stay up-to-date with requirements for package testing and validation via its new “Industry Standards Alert” service. - October 17, 2006 - DDL Inc.
Reputed Orthopaedic Surgeon to Join Business Intelligence Services Firm HiTIS Team as Scientific and Medical Advisor
Life science industry-focused competitive intelligence services practice adds outstanding orthopaedics expertise to founding team to develop new competitive intelligence periodical reports. - October 17, 2006 - HiTIS - Life Science & Biotech Intelligence
iTech Workshop and Sun River Solutions Announce Partnership
iTech Workshop (iTech, Bangalore, India) and Sun River Solutions (SRS, Texas, USA) announced a partnership that will enable delivery of complete expEDIum Products and solutions for Billing Service Bureaus, Healthcare Solution Providers, Clearinghouses, Hospitals and Clinics in the state of... - October 11, 2006 - expEDIum
MetalForming Magazine Profiles Datacraft Solutions’ Demand Driven Supply Chain Network
Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler profiled Demand Driven Supply Chain Networks in the current issue of MetalForming Magazine. According to Jeffrey Ball, Value Engineering and Information Services Manager with Luvata, “This presented a unique challenge for both plants. The two... - October 11, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News Features Stephen Parker of Datacraft Solutions
Datacraft Solutions specializes in providing their clients with the tools they need to rapidly replace outdated manual systems with technology that speeds process flow and improves accuracy. Datacraft’s premier product, Signum has been developed around the Kanban concept of replenishment, and... - October 07, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Gamma Medica-Ideas Awarded Grant to Develop SPECT/MRI Imaging Instrument
Gamma Medica-Ideas (GM-I) has been awarded a $100,000 grant to develop a SPECT/MRI small animal imaging system. The grant is part of an $850,000 fast-track grant award from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. Dr. Douglas... - October 05, 2006 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
Datacraft Solutions to Exhibit at APICS Conference
The APICS Conference will be held in Orlando October 29 - 31, 2006. Datacraft Solutions can be found at booth 520 at the APICS Conference. The Association for Operations Management, APICS builds operations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and... - October 04, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Parason® Launches HMB Power™ And Ultrapure™ L-Glutamine™
Los Angeles based dietary supplement maker launches two new sports nutrition supplement products. Parason® HMB Power™ is a pure USP/FCC grade branch-chain amino acid metabolite; and Parason® Ultrapure™ L-Glutamine is a pure USP/FCC grade biologically fermented L-Glutamine. - October 03, 2006 - Parason Health Products, Inc.
Datacraft Solutions Gold Level Sponsor of AME Conference
As a proud Gold Level sponsor of the AME Conference, Datacraft Solutions CEO, Stephen Parker, suggests that, “Attendees of the AME Conference are aligned with the lean initiatives, manufacturing excellences, and core principles of a demand driven supply chain network. AME members and... - September 28, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
DDL Launches On-Demand Series of Webinars - Reveals 7 Testing Methods Vital to Medical Device Package Validation
With industry requirements constantly changing, DDL is hosting a series of webinars on the new ISO 11607-01 standard and the tests most vital to medical device package validation. - September 28, 2006 - DDL Inc.
NHK Laboratories Inc. Awarded NSF GMP/ISO 9001:2000 Registration
Los Angeles-based manufacturer of private label dietary supplements, functional foods and pharmaceuticals receives prestigious ISO 9001:2000 registration. - September 28, 2006 - NHK Laboratories, Inc.
Parason Launches New Ultrapure Whey Protein Meal Replacement Formula
Parason Health Products, Inc., a Halal certified dietary supplement maker launches new Ultrapure Whey Protein Meal Replacement formula for muscle building and weight loss, available at independent health food retailers and http://www.parason.com. - September 28, 2006 - Parason Health Products, Inc.
Datacraft Solutions Profiled by Thomas R. Cutler Manufacturing Journalist in Material Management and Distribution Magazine
Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler profiled Demand Driven Supply Chain Networks in the current issue of Material Management & Distribution Magazine. According to Cutler, “The scope of Kanban has grown to e-Kanban and now digital Kanban. Demand Driven Supply Chain Networks, by... - September 26, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Sleep is Most Important Factor in Achieving Peak Athletic Performance
Sleep is one of the most underestimated factors in athletic performance. Sleep deprived athletes have a reduced response time of up to 75% and fatigue related deficits can mean the difference between a medal or a loss. - September 25, 2006 - EarthPulse Tech, LLC
Baxa Corporation Signs Co-Marketing Agreement with Unit Dose Solutions Inc.
Denver-based Baxa Corporation announces the signing of an exclusive co-marketing agreement with Unit Dose Solutions Inc. of Morrisville, NC. Under the agreement, Baxa will market and sell the oral unit dose repackaging services provided by Unit Dose Solutions. UDS serves hospital and alternate-care providers by offering an outsourcing alternative for unit dose packaging and labeling. - September 22, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Delivery Improvements of the AMD-drug Lucentis on the Way
The anti-VEGF Fab Lucentis is the new standard of care to treat AMD because it can improve visual acuity. Competitor drugs directed against the same and innovative targets are applied with non-intravitreal forms of administration to avoid the unease of intra-vitreal injection. - September 20, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Healing Therapies for Cancer, Diabetes, Hypertension, Auto-Immune Diseases, Among Topics at Salt Lake City Alternative Health Summit
Alternative Health Summit 2006 at South Towne Exposition Center, Salt Lake City, Utah on November 3-4, 2006 - September 17, 2006 - Alternative Medicine - Live!