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Digital Pharma East and Arteric Have Partnered to Lead Healthcare Marketing’s Digital Transformation
Digital Marketing Agency Continues Support of Major Healthcare Conference. - October 04, 2017 - Arteric
BPBD, a Leading SAP Business ByDesign Partner, Introduces New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Add-On Solution for Business ByDesign
BPBD’s New Pharma Manufacturing Solution Add-On Enables Cloud-Based ERP Solution for Compliance Certification with FDA CFR 21 Part 11 and EU Annex 11 - October 04, 2017 - BPBD LLC
Wake Research Expands North American Presence to West Coast with Acquisition of Medical Center for Clinical Research – San Diego
Adds to Strategic Partnerships across Western and Southern United States - October 04, 2017 - Wake Research Associates
eVision Digital Control of Work Software to be Implemented on All Yara Sites Globally
Yara is now live with eVision’s digital Control of Work system Permit Vision on all pilot sites in France (Ambès), Germany (Brunsbüttel), and Norway (Glomfjord). The go live of the three production sites marks the first wave of the rollout of Permit Vision across Yara sites. The... - October 04, 2017 - eVision Industry Software
27 Year Epileptic Starts His Own Organization
National nonprofit A Hero for Epileptics has officially launched by Bruno Fiacco, Founder, and his wife, Michelle Fiacco, Co-Founder. Bruno was diagnosed with Epilepsy at 10 years old and struggles with seizures everyday. - October 03, 2017 - A Hero for Epileptics
MappBio Announces Contracts with BARDA for ZMapp and Additional Filovirus Medical Countermeasures
Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a Project BioShield contract (HHSO100201700017C) of approximately $46 million by The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at... - September 30, 2017 - Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Inc.
PHA Announces Featured Speakers for Capitol Caucus in Washington, D.C.
The Population Health Alliance (PHA) today announced that Jerry Penso, Chief Medical Officer, American Medical Group Association; Matt Salo, Executive Director, National Association of Medicaid Directors; Elizabeth Carter, PhD, MPH, Senior Advisor Health Services Research AARP; James A. Paretti, Jr. - September 30, 2017 - Population Health Alliance
Mental Illness, ADAAA, and the Workplace: Taking Responsibility as an Employer
This webinar will help you create a stigma-free workplace that is centered on the well-being of its employees’ physical and mental health. - September 29, 2017 - Edupliance
North American Pet Health Insurance Association Elect New President, Executive
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) recently elected a number of new positions, including Rick Faucher as the association’s new President, Rob Jackson as its Vice President, Bob Capobianco as the Secretary, and Chris Middleton as the association’s new Treasurer. - September 28, 2017 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Develops New Drug to Supercharge Immune Cells in the Fight Against Cancer
A new cancer treatment with the dual ability to normalise tumour blood vessels and boost the body’s immune system, has been developed by researchers from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia. - September 28, 2017 - Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Wins Health + Wellness Design Award
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund (Morgan’s Fund) is pleased to announce that it has received an award from Graphic Design USA (GDUSA). The "Speaking of NEC" brochure, created as a companion piece to the audio podcast series of the same name, has been recognized as part of GDUSA’s... - September 27, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Perthera's Subha Madhavan, PhD, to Speak at Prestigious Health 2.0 Conference
Perthera Inc.’s, Subha Madhavan, PhD, Chief Bioinformatics Officer, will be speaking at the 11th Annual Fall Conference of Health 2.0 on Healthcare Innovations, Oct 1 - 4 in Santa Clara, CA, in the Personalized Health Track “Turning Data into Value.” Dr. Madhavan will present a... - September 26, 2017 - Perthera, Inc.
It's World Pharmacy Day - The Red Band Trailer for the Amazon Prime Pharmacist Comedy Series "Vials" Has Been Dispensed
Today is World Pharmacy Day and the trailer for the Amazon Prime exclusive series "Vials" has been dispensed. "Vials" is the first comedy series about pharmacists, techs and interns. The streaming series will follow the team at Gateway Drug & Surgical as they fill vials for their sometimes vile customers. - September 25, 2017 - Sci-Unison Fitness
Winners Announced for 4th Annual World ADC Awards
World ADC is pleased to announce the finalists in the 4th Annual World ADC Awards. The World ADC Awards showcase the innovation, leadership and devotion shown by the best companies, teams and individuals in the industry. Across 9 categories the Awards will recognise the extraordinary endeavours, teamwork and commercial acumen that has propelled the field to the forefront of cancer research today. - September 24, 2017 - World ADC San Diego
Topflight® Supports Cloud 10 Customized Hair Care, the Official Hair Care Sponsor of the 2018 Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Competition
Topflight labels decorated the Cloud 10 customized hair care products given to all contestants at the 2018 Miss America's Outstanding Teen competition. - September 23, 2017 - Topflight Corporation
VITAS Healthcare Hosts Golf Tournament to Benefit Houston Area Hospice Patients and Families in Need
VITAS Healthcare is hosting a golf tournament on October 25 to raise funds for VITAS Community Connection’s (VCC) Houston Chapter. The VCC, VITAS’ charitable branch, provides financial assistance to local hospice patients and families in need and proceeds from the golf tournament will go directly to assisting families with expenses like buying groceries, paying utility bills or rent, etc. - September 23, 2017 - VITAS Health Care
Free Online Eye Consultation Service from Webeyeclinic.com
Free Online eye consultation. Now your can ask the eye doctor online and get answers for your question from your home - September 21, 2017 - Webeyeclinic
AAIHR Supports the Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act
The American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR) announced its support today of the Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act. The bill, recently introduced by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, designates up to 8,000 visas annually for nurses, physical therapists and other healthcare... - September 20, 2017 - American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment
CleanCut Technologies Announces "Vault" Packaging System for Medical Devices
CleanCut Technologies “Vault” packaging system is an innovative alternative to pouch-style packaging that protects and retains medical devices. The system combines a universal thermoformed tray with the flexibility and versatility of CleanCut’s HDPE pouch cards. - September 19, 2017 - CleanCut Technologies
AngioSoma, Inc. (OTC: SOAN) Announces Agreement with Esther & Esther, Inc. to Maximize Sales of Its OTC Products with Existing Online Marketing Platform
AngioSoma, Inc. (OTC: SOAN) announces Agreement with Esther & Esther, Inc. to maximize sales of its OTC products with existing online marketing platform. Conjunctionally, the company’s subsidiary, Soma Nutraceuticals Inc., completed a licensing agreement with Kentucky-based East Kentucky... - September 18, 2017 - AngioSoma, Inc.
Cayman Contributes Tandem Spectra Data to Cloud-Based Mass Spectral Library
Cayman Chemical is collaborating with ThermoFisher and HighChem to provide accurate and high quality tandem spectra to the mzCloud™ library of mass data. mzCloud™ is a web-based mass spectral database comprised of a curated collection of high- and low-resolution MSn spectra acquired... - September 16, 2017 - Cayman Chemical Company
Payroll Deductions 2017: What Can and Cannot be Deducted from an Employee’s Wages
Join this webinar by expert speaker, Vicki M. Lambert, CPP and get best practices on employee wage and payroll deductions for federal and state taxes in 2017. - September 15, 2017 - Edupliance
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Fluoroloy® and Meldin® Materials Approved for API 6A Specification in Oil & Gas Applications
Saint-Gobain Seals, a global leader in designing and manufacturing polymer critical parts that protect core systems in extreme conditions, has received API 6A specification for nine of their Fluoroloy® & Meldin® materials. - September 15, 2017 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
AdvantaPure(R) Introduces AdvantaSil(TM) High Pressure Silicone Tubing; Ideal for TFF Systems, Integrity Testing, Purification Processes
AdvantaPure has launched AdvantaSil High Pressure unreinforced silicone tubing, a product designed to allow for biopharm and pharmaceutical fluid processing at higher flow rates. The tubing offers pressure usage three times that of standard silicone transfer tubing, along with benefits such as limited pumpability up to 30 psi back pressure, full vacuum capabilities on most sizes and better clarity than braided silicone hose. Full BPOG testing is in process. This product is made in USA. - September 15, 2017 - AdvantaPure
Matrix IT Wins AIM 2017 AIDC Case Study Competition
Matrix IT was declared winner of the AIM 2017 AIDC Case Study Competition for furthering AIDC technology in the healthcare vertical. AIM notes, “It [TRACTUS] is considered a game changer for standards and verification of small data matrix codes by many in the industry.” - September 14, 2017 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Announces Plans for First Regional Conference on Necrotizing Enterocolitis
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund announces plans for the inaugural Speaking of NEC: Unplugged event, a one-day regional conference focused on identifying practical solutions for reducing the devastating effects of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) on premature infants and their families, to be held in Greater Hartford, Connecticut during the spring of 2018. - September 14, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Drugshoppe Selected as Finalist for 2017 Innovation Conference and Showcase
Drugshoppe was selected as a finalist in the first annual pitch competition at the Houston Technology Center Innovation Conference and Showcase. Drugshoppe was picked from among many companies that applied in the fields of life sciences, aerospace, energy, IT, and transportation. Drugshoppe will... - September 14, 2017 - Drugshoppe
FLEXcon and Topflight Corporation Help Celebrity Makeup Line Shimmer
Glitter films enable makeup line to stand out amongst the competition. - September 14, 2017 - Topflight Corporation
California Health Leader Honored at National Conference
NCHS President & CEO, Irma Cota, has been recognized as an outstanding community leader for the medically underserved. - September 13, 2017 - NCHS
New Fertilizer Goes Beyond Organic
Improving Sustainable Regenerative Farming Increases Yield While Taking a Bit Out of CO2 - September 11, 2017 - Organic Micro Green, Corporation
1099s vs. W-2s: Avoiding Employee and Independent Contractor Misclassification
How to avoid misclassification of workers to prevent fines and lawsuits by filing correct W2 and 1099 for employee and independent workers in new webinar from expert Vicki Lambert. - September 09, 2017 - Edupliance
New Zealand Health Food Rebranding to Renew Focus on Whole-Body Health
There’s a rebirth of sorts happening at the family-owned New Zealand Health Food Company, which has seen steady growth since its launch nearly three decades ago. Just ahead of its 30th birthday, the company is not only introducing new products - including a long-awaited new line of Manuka honey - but it is also rebranding itself to reaffirm its place as one of the nation’s most popular providers of supplements, super foods and skincare. - September 09, 2017 - NZ Health Food Co
ViridisChem is Selected by UNEP as One of the Most Innovative Startups to Influence Green Chemistry Adoption and Sustainable Product Development
ViridisChem, Inc,. San Jose, CA, is honored to be selected by the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) as “one of the most innovative companies with promising products that will influence Green Chemistry adoption and Sustainable Product development” to present its products during... - September 09, 2017 - ViridisChem, Inc.
Baebies Announces Partnership with Trivitron's Labsystems Diagnostics to Bring Latest Technologies to Newborn Screening Worldwide
Customers to benefit from more high quality newborn screening platforms. - September 08, 2017 - Baebies, Inc.
Source Intelligence Annual Analysis of Conflict Minerals Filings Show Companies Remain Concerned About Consumer-Facing Transparency
Source Intelligence has released its annual analysis of conflict minerals reports for the 2016 reporting year and despite U.S. government efforts to relax requirements, companies continue to demonstrate increased efforts to minimize sourcing from conflict regions. For direct access to the report,... - September 08, 2017 - Source Intelligence
Makers Nutrition in the 9th Annual 2017 Golden Bridge Awards®
Makes Nutrition sweeps six Golden Bridge Awards® in product and service, video, website, and management team categories. - September 08, 2017 - Makers Nutrition, LLC
Vascular BioSciences Awarded Up to $2.3 Million Fast-Track STTR Grant from NHLBI To Develop CAR Peptide for Pulmonary Hypertension
Project to be Conducted in Collaboration with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Vascular BioSciences announced today it has an award for a Phase I/II Fast-Track STTR grant in collaboration with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School. The STTR... - September 08, 2017 - Vascular BioSciences, Inc
The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund Provides Update on Natural History Registry for Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Morgan's Fund adds three new surveys to the Natural History Registry for Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC Registry). The surveys encompass the neonatal (newborn) period, feeding, and Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) diagnosis and treatment. - September 07, 2017 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
Renowned Robert P. Giugliano, M.D. Secured as Keynote Speaker for ASPC Congress
ASPC to Host Town Hall Forum on Barriers to Accessing PCKS9 Inhibitors During Annual Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in South Florida. - September 02, 2017 - American Society for Preventive Cardiology
Apostle Inc Appoints Director of Oncology Research at Stanford University to Scientific Advisory Board
Apostle Inc is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean W. Felsher, MD, PhD as a new member to its Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Felsher is Professor of Medicine in Departments of Oncology and Pathology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is Director of Stanford Translational Research... - September 01, 2017 - Apostle Inc
Psychiatrist Dr. Steve Karp, D.O. Joins Breathe Life Healing Centers as Chief Medical Officer
Renowned addiction and eating disorder psychiatrist Dr. Steve Karp joins Breathe Life Healing Center as Chief Medical Officer on September 11th. Dr. Karp reunites with CEO Deb Hughes, who together built the Rosewood Eating Disorder Centers system. - September 01, 2017 - Change Inc by Brad Lamm
How to Prepare the New I-9 Form Correctly and Avoid Hiring Illegal Aliens
Join expert Susan Desmond in this webinar to learn about significant changes in the documents that can be accepted as part of the updated Form I-9 process and review the documents and the rules related to acceptance of documents. - September 01, 2017 - Edupliance
DrFormulas™ Releases New Nexabiotic® Multivitamin Probiotic Gummies
DrFormulas™, a health-driven vitamin and supplement formulation company, has released a new gummy multivitamin probiotic product. The Southern California-based company utilizes nutrition science best practices to create their unique formulations for consumers. Formulated with children in... - August 31, 2017 - DrFormulas
OncoTAb Publishes Results on New Blood Test That Aids in Early Breast Cancer Detection
A new blood test kit created by researchers from the University of North Carolina can help women catch changes in their blood that could indicate the development of breast cancer. The test, named Agkura™, is becoming available nationwide this week through an Indiegogo campaign. Funds raised will help get the word out about the kit to doctors and oncologists nationwide and assist in further research. Researchers also believe that development of a test for pancreatic cancer is on the horizon. - August 30, 2017 - OncoTAb, Inc.
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute Recognized for Quality Laboratory Services
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute's physicians, laboratory directors and laboratory staff announce to the North Central Florida Community their success in achieving accreditation from COLA, a nonprofit, physician-directed and federal government approved laboratory accrediting organization. - August 29, 2017 - The Cardiac & Vascular Institute
September 14, 2017 Webinar: Social Determinants of Health - Using Empathy Interviewing to Help Care Teams Understand Factors Impacting Patient Health
TAV Health will demonstrate how empathy interviewing equips care teams to identify and remove social determinants of health (SDOH) barriers during a September 14, 2017 webcast sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - August 28, 2017 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Cambridge Polymer Group Awarded $225,000 SBIR Grant from the National Institutes of Health
CPG research team to develop injectable hydrogel technology for eye tamponade. - August 26, 2017 - Cambridge Polymer Group
A Novel Expert Opinion Portal for Cancer Patients Worldwide
HCG, a premier cancer care hospital chain in India and Africa, launches a new cancer care service- Oncology Expert Opinion through an online technology platform that empowers the patient to have their medical records, reports and scans uploaded smoothly using an easy-to-interact portal... - August 25, 2017 - HCG Expert Opinion
Rust Automation & Controls Becomes a Draeger Representative
Today, Rust Automation & Controls announced that it is an independent manufacturer’s representative for Draeger in the United States. Rust will be offering Draeger’s portfolio of fire products and gas detection equipment. Commenting on the announcement, Rust Automation &... - August 25, 2017 - Rust Automation & Controls
atmosphere-Healthcare Relaxation Display Screens Help Dentists Address Dental Anxiety
atmosphere-Healthcare's relaxation display screens give dentists and patients a unique way to address the fear of going to the dentist, leading to worry-free patient care and higher patient satisfaction and referrals. - August 24, 2017 - atmosphere Healthcare