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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Datacraft Solutions specializes in providing their clients with the tools they need to rapidly replace outdated manual systems with technology that speeds process flow and improves accuracy.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.
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.
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.
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!
Gentris Promotes Karen Nield to VP, Finance and Human Resources
Gentris Corporation (Gentris), a leading global provider of applied clinical pharmacogenomic services and diagnostic product solutions, today announced the promotion of Karen Nield to VP, Finance and Human Resources. Prior to this promotion Nield held the position of Executive Director, Finance. - September 15, 2006 - Gentris Corporation
InViragen Announces Exclusive Patent License Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control
InViragen, LLC, a biotechnology company dedicated to developing vaccines for emerging infectious diseases worldwide, has entered into an Exclusive Patent License Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The licensed technology is applicable to vaccines against multiple viral diseases, including dengue fever and West Nile disease. Dengue fever threatens 2.5 billion people worldwide as well as travelers to tropical countries. - September 14, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Baxa Corporation’s UK Subsidiary, Baxa Ltd, Announces Direct Sales and Marketing Operations In Austria
Baxa Ltd, subsidiary of Denver-based Baxa Corporation, has moved to a direct sales and marketing model for the Austrian market. The company provides systems and devices for simplifying the handling, mixing and administration of fluid medications. Direct operations will provide Baxa Ltd with improved customer access for product development and continuous improvement, while continuing their excellent customer service. - September 12, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Datacraft Solutions Profiled in Software Magazine
Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler profiled Digital Kanban in the summer issue of Software Magazine. Kanban, in its most simplifying role, is a visual signal (or cue) that something needs to be replenished. More specifically, lean manufacturers today use digital kanban by Datacraft... - September 11, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Biologics Define New Standard of Therapy in Psoriasis
Anti-TNF agents set the new gold standard of psoriasis treatment which could be outperformed by smarter next generation biologics and small molecules in safety and convenience. - September 08, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Leading Colorado Biotechnology and Medical Device Companies Selected to Present at BIO Mid-America VentureForum
Five Colorado-based companies have been selected to present at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Mid-America VentureForum to be held September 25-27th at the InterContinental Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. These companies are among more then 50 companies selected by venture capitalists from the nation’s leading firms who serve on BIO’s advisory board. - September 07, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Datacraft Solutions’ Practices Continued Process Improvement for Clients
Datacraft Solutions is applying the lessons of continuous improvement to their platform, making the replenishment supply chain digital kanban implementation more efficient and effective as time goes on. This optimization occurs on an ongoing basis. There is no need to reload software and retool... - September 04, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
New Life Scientific Moves into New Headquarters
New Life Scientific, Inc (NWLS) a developmental biotech company whose core focus is to develop and commercialize novel biotech/pharmaceutical products including vaccines and stem cell based treatment modalities and to expand through our own research, collaborations, acquisitions and in-licensing,... - September 01, 2006 - New Life Scientific, Inc.
Gamma-Medica-Ideas Introduces New Tri-Modality FLEX Triumph™ Pre-Clinical Imaging System
Gamma Medica-Ideas (GM-I) will unveil its new FLEX Triumph™ tri-modality pre-clinical imaging system at the Society of Molecular Imaging’s annual meeting in Hawaii this week. FLEX Triumph is GM-I’s fifth generation pre-clinical imaging system. It can be configured with PET,... - August 31, 2006 - Gamma Medica-Ideas
Medical Device Package Testing Laboratory, DDL, Grows Both Its Midwest and West Coast Management Team
Medical device package, product and environmental testing laboratory, DDL Inc, responds to increased business with a new Technical Director at DDL West and a new Project Manager at its corporate headquarters. - August 31, 2006 - DDL Inc.
Weight Loss Product Attracts Larger Audience
Previously marketed primarily in stores, the Ephrine Plus fast weight loss product is being offered online. The manufacturer of Ephrine Plus® energy diet pill undertakes internet promotions. - August 31, 2006 - DMD Pharmaceuticals
Thomas R. Cutler Manufacturing Journalist Profiles Datacraft Solutions in Software Magazine
Kanban, in its most simplifying role, is a visual signal (or cue) that something needs to be replenished. More specifically, lean manufacturers today use digital kanban by Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) to drive a process to make, move, or buy the appropriate parts. Thus, digital... - August 28, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
To Repair and Protect: Seasonal Care for All Men's Hair
Changing seasons can pose different problems for men’s hair. Summer months bring long exposure to intense sunlight and chlorinated and salt water, which drastically damages and dries out hair follicles, thereby triggering increased oil production of the scalp to compensate for lack of... - August 26, 2006 - MenScience Androceuticals
ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals Wins the Second Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented at BioWest 2006
ApopLogic Pharmaceuticals has won the second annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2006 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, bioscience director at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was again provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards banquet held Thurs. evening at the Colo. Convention Center. - August 25, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
Cincinnati Children's Celebrates Patients and Families with Inaugural Five-Mile Pledge Walk
Thousands of patients, families and supporters of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center will gather at Coney Island from 10 am - 2 pm Saturday, November 4, for the inaugural Cincinnati Walks for Kids. This new fundraising initiative, designed to celebrate and honor the patients and... - August 25, 2006 - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Thomas R. Cutler Manufacturing Journalist Profiles Datacraft Solutions in Manufacturing.net
Kanban, in its most simplifying role, is a visual signal (or cue) that something needs to be replenished. More specifically, lean manufacturers today use digital kanban by Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) to drive a process to make, move, or buy the appropriate parts. Thus, digital... - August 24, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Diabetes NZ Endorses the Use of Nemidon Natural Gels for Diabetic Foot Care
After careful evaluation and double-Blind medical studies, Diabetes NZ has given its seal of approval to three Nemidon Products for the use and treatment of ailments associated with diabetic foot problems. - August 24, 2006 - Natural Gels
Baxa Opens Skills Training, Academics and Resources (STAR) Center for Pharmacy and Cleanroom Skills Training
Baxa Corporation is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for a new, first-in-the-industry, strategic training center. The STAR Center offers pharmacy training for peak performance. First classes begin September 20th at the Englewood, Colo., location.. The STAR Center, the only dedicated facility of its kind in the world for hands-on cleanroom experience and training in environmental monitoring and aseptic technique, provides a unique opportunity for industry professionals to learn. - August 23, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Gentris Partners with FALCO Biosystems
Companies establish Japan’s first GLP-compliant pharmacogenomics laboratory. - August 22, 2006 - Gentris Corporation
New Healing Modalities at San Francisco and Salt Lake City
Alternative Health Summit 2006 at San Mateo Marriott, August 24-25, 2006. Meet Susan Powter and others. - August 21, 2006 - Alternative Medicine - Live!
PharmiWeb.com Applies Google Appliance
Online publisher and e-Business specialists PharmiWeb Solutions today announces that it will be empowering users of its pharmaceutical industry portal PharmiWeb.com with new Google-powered search facility. An online publication in the PharmiWeb Solutions stable, PharmiWeb.com is the de facto... - August 19, 2006 - Pharmiweb Solutions
Colorado BioScience Association Announces Winners of Its 2006 Awards Program, Honoring the Best of Colorado's Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2006 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Thursday evening, August 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA’s annual awards banquet. Held in conjunction with the 2006 BioWest conference at the Colorado Convention Center, registration information is available at the 2006 BioWest Conference website. - August 18, 2006 - Colorado BioScience Association
King Bio Creates New Grant to Provide Natural Medicines for those in Need
King Bio, manufacturer of homeopathic remedies, seeks qualified service providers interested in receiving homeopathic medicines and training in order to more effectively meet the health care needs of their clients. The Community Outreach Program Grant provides totally free of charge a set of homeopathic remedies tailored to each group’s needs, education on homeopathy, and supporting resources. King Bio hopes that our communities will experience greater health and well-being with this grant. - August 18, 2006 - King Bio
Introducing the Hoodia Gordonii Diet Pill Approach to Weight Loss
Success is possible with DMD Pharmaceuticals' Hoodia weight loss solution. Providing extra willpower in the form of an appetite suppressant, this Hoodia diet supplement is designed for fast weight loss. - August 18, 2006 - DMD Pharmaceuticals
The Crowded Field of VEGF and VEGF-R Targeting Drugs
The versatility of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) signalling pathway as a validated target and its excellent tractability explain a crowded field of drugs of all classes. - August 17, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence
Blue Sky Biotech, Inc Appoints Scott Gridley, Ph.D., as Senior Research Scientist
Blue Sky Biotech, Inc. announced the June 1st appointment of Scott Gridley, Ph.D., as Senior Research Scientist. Dr. Gridley previously worked for five years in the metabolic diseases division of Sandoz Research Institute (now Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research) where he was involved in... - August 15, 2006 - Blue Sky Biotech, Inc.
Baxa Corporation’s Claude Hooton Featured in Leadership Strategy Book, Inside the Minds: The Health Care Management Team
Claude Hooton, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Baxa Corporation was recognized for his leadership through his contribution to the recently released book, Inside the Minds: The Health Care Management Team. Hooton’s contribution joins those of CEOs, CTOs and other leaders to provide insight into the best leadership practice in the health care industry. - August 11, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Baxa Corporation Releases Abacus™ v2 Order Entry and Calculation Software for TPN
The new version of Abacus, the specialized Baxa software for managing orders and calculations for total parenteral nutrition, is now available. The Windows-based system is the industry-leading program for automated compounding. Designed by health-system pharmacists, Abacus v2 ensures safety and reduces the opportunity for user error in the prescribing, calculating and mixing of multi-source compounds. - August 09, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Datacraft Solutions Demand Driven Supply Chain Network Works for CNH
The Benson, Minnesota plant of Case New Holland is utilizing the Demand Driven Supply Chain Network developed by Datacraft Solutions. According to Allan O’Shea of CNH, “We were experiencing excess inventory of low usage purchased parts in conjunction with shortages of high usage... - August 07, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
Baxa Corporation Selected as Second-Place Winner for Best Company to Work For in Colorado
In a ceremony held today in Westminster, Colorado – Englewood-based Baxa Corporation was selected in second place for best large company to work for in Colorado. Candidate choice followed finalist selection based on employee surveys by the Society for Human Resource Management. - August 03, 2006 - Baxa Corporation
Continued Process Improvement for Replenishment Supply Chain
According to Chairman and CEO Stephen Parker, “Datacraft Solutions’ Internet-based on-demand delivery platform offers key benefits from the very beginning of an implementation – namely, the elimination of lengthy, complicated and expensive infrastructure upgrades before you can... - August 03, 2006 - Datacraft Solutions
A Full Pipeline of Follow-on TNF-Antagonists
The US$ 7.6 bln market of TNF-antagonists attracts numerous follow-on compounds including improved TNF-antagonists and molecules originating from new technologies. - August 02, 2006 - La Merie Business Intelligence