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Mayne Pharma's New $65M Facility Will Double U.S. Manufacturing Capacity, Expand Contract Services
At an event celebrating the start of construction, Mayne Pharma shared new details about its planned $65-million, 126,000-square-foot oral-dose facility in Greenville, N.C. The new facility will double the company's U.S. manufacturing capacity and introduce commercial-scale fluid-bed processing capacity for modified-release bead/pellet drugs. Space within the company's existing facility will be repurposed to expand contract analytical and formulation development services offered by Metrics. - September 26, 2015 - Mayne Pharma USA
Bioo Scientific Showcases Innovative Solutions for Rapid Food Safety Testing at AOAC 2015
Bioo Scientific will exhibit its latest advances in food and feed safety and quality testing, at booth #502 of the 129th AOAC Annual Meeting, September 27-30 in Los Angeles, CA. New technologies include the most sensitive test available for histamine screening, a sulfite detection method which overcomes issues with problematic “high-creep” samples, optimized immunoaffinity columns for mycotoxin analysis, and a solution for high-throughput detection of amantadine residues in poultry. - September 25, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
MoBiTec GmbH to Attend BIOTECHNICA 2015, Germany - See ZDGSY's Inimitable GS-Key, an Amazingly Small and Fast DNA Extraction Device
BIOTECHNICA - Europe's No.1 Event for Biotechnology, Life Sciences, and Lab Technology! At MoBiTec's booth, cutting-edge technologies will be presented. Highlight: An incredibly small and fast handheld device for DNA extraction! - September 25, 2015 - MoBiTec GmbH
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring The NEC Society Launches September 28
Episode 7 features Jennifer Canvasser, Founder of the NEC Society, and Dr. Samir Gadepalli, NEC Society scientific advisory council member. In 2014, Jennifer founded the NEC Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting fragile infants, after losing her son, Micah, to Necrotizing Enterocolitis. - September 24, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
L-Mesitran's Soft is Effective in the Treatment of Ear Infections in Dogs
L-Mesitran Soft is effective when treating ear infections in dogs, even antibiotic resistant bacteria are effectively killed. It is also effective in the restoration of wounds and bacterial infections. Using medical grade honey reduces the use of antibiotics and prevents resistance. It is a good... - September 24, 2015 - Mesitran
The Lauren Powers Fitness Classic Takes Place Sunday, October 4 at the Oceanside Pier
Fitness Event and Expo open to the public; categories include men's and women's bodybuilding, fitness, fit moms, teens, and more. - September 24, 2015 - Lauren Powers
Philadelphia Athletes Complete 8.5k for Kids with Brain Tumors
The City of Brotherly Love welcomed about 750 walkers and runners on Sept. 19 for the Philadelphia Starry Night 8.5K, benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. At start time, the event had raised $47,974 to help fund the foundation’s lifesaving research and life-changing family... - September 23, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Bioo Scientific Launches Enzymatic Assay for Accurate Homocysteine Analysis in Model Organisms
Bioo Scientific has released the MaxDiscovery™ Homocysteine Enzymatic Assay Kit. This kit uses a new enzymatic technology for spectrophotometric detection of total homocysteine levels in serum from rodents and other mammals. This kit enables the determination of hyperhomocysteinemia, or elevated levels of total homocysteine (tHcy) in the blood, which is an independent risk factor for neural tube defects, vascular diseases and Alzheimer’s disease, and other diseases. - September 23, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Golden State Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
More than 330 motorcyclists gathered for children battling brain tumors at the San Diego Ride for Kids event over the weekend. As of ride time, this motorcycle event had raised $35,912 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The event at Mira Costa College in Cardiff honored four local... - September 23, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Marriage of Science and Marketing Makes Beautiful Skin Affordable
RxGenesys blends high-end stem cell tech with smart distribution and devoted customers to bring celebrity beauty secrets to real women -- on a budget. Less than three minutes and $1.50 a day visibly improve the skin’s appearance. When Sports Illustrated goddess Paulina Porizkova burst onto... - September 21, 2015 - RxGenesys
Miami-Based RxGenesys, LLC Raises 4 Million in Series B Funding
With funding and proven results, RxGenesys has partnered with marketing mogul and Shark Tank celebrity Kevin Harrington, who will spearhead the company’s Direct Response Campaign. “I’ve seen a lot of products and a lot of business plans, I joined the RxGenesys initiative because a direct response strategy using a prestige product like this is fresh and absolutely ideal to capture the growing market for products that look and feel like a celebrity insider secret,” Harrington said. - September 21, 2015 - RxGenesys
Matrix Medical to Attend NASS 2015
Matrix IT, Medical Tracking Systems has announced plans to attend the 2015 NASS 2015 Conference, in Chicago, Illinois. NASS is a conference specifically targeted for interested stakeholders in spinal orthopedic solutions. As the FDA UDI Final Rule is fast approaching, Matrix IT is planning on... - September 20, 2015 - Matrix Medical Tracking Systems
Experiments to Boost Procyrion's Micro Heart Pump Presented at Scientific Conference
enmodes GmbH, a German company that designs and engineers innovative medical designs, put Houston-based Procyrion Inc.’s Aortix™ micro heart pump through a series of computational fluid dynamic simulations to improve the overall design and performance of the prototype in preparation for... - September 19, 2015 - Procyrion Inc
TracHealth Founder Motivated to Improve His Health, Others Through Tasty, Portable Drinks and Snacks
TracHealth sells its chia drink mixes at more than 500 stores nationwide and the company is growing. - September 19, 2015 - TracHealth
MoBiTec to Offer ProteoGREEN™-gGlu, a Fluorogenic Probe for Specific Detection of Cancer Cells
ProteoGREEN™-gGlu is a cancer-selective fluorogenic imaging probe that is rapidly activated to a highly fluorescent compound. The membrane-permeable dye is suitable for live cells or in vivo imaging of cancer cells. - September 18, 2015 - MoBiTec GmbH
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on “Orthopedic Devices Global Market": Estimated to be Worth $53.3 Billion by 2021
The global Orthopedic devices market is expected to reach $53.3 billion by 2021. This report analyzes the orthopedic devices market in terms of market revenue ($ million) for all segments. - September 17, 2015 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
MD Anderson, Cayman Chemical, and Fannin Innovation Studio Form Therapeutics Company
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Cayman Chemical and Fannin Innovation Studio have formed ACF Pharmaceuticals, LLC. The pre-clinical therapeutics company is dedicated to discovering and developing novel small molecule inhibitors for the treatment of a variety of... - September 17, 2015 - Cayman Chemical Company
Motorcyclists from Coast to Coast Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists from Birmingham, Philadelphia and Puget Sound hit the road for children battling brain tumors during Ride for Kids events over the weekend. These family-friendly motorcycle events, held in Leeds, Ala., Phoenixville, Pa., Carnation, Wash., raised more than $150,000 to support the... - September 16, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Freedom Flex Rescue Named Finalist in Editor's Choice Awards
Freedom Flex Rescue is a top 5 Joint Health category finalist in Informa's Editors Choice Awards at SupplySide West to be held in Las Vegas NV October 7 & 8, where the winner will be decided. - September 15, 2015 - Freedom One Corporation
New PrettyFit Protein Brings Accountability to Sports Nutrition
New protein powder to shake up sports nutrition market with all-natural, minimal ingredient protein powder made for women. - September 15, 2015 - PrettyFit
Novatein Biosciences (NovaTeinBio.com) Launches Food ELISA Kits
Novatein Biosciences (www.novateinbio.com) continues to expand its product line with the launch of food ELISA kits. - September 12, 2015 - Novatein Biosciences
Water Extracted Algae Oil Claims Healthy Splash
Source-Omega (http://www.source-omega.com) claims SOURCE OIL™ brands the first and only true water extracted algae oil. They state water extraction also makes SOURCE OIL the first and only naturally high DHA omega-3 oil. Their premium brand gives record DHA levels at 57 percent of all fatty... - September 11, 2015 - Source-Omega
Simple Application of Detectamet File Holder Could Save Pupils Lives
A School recently found a new use for Detectamet’s wall mountable file pockets. They have just bought ten red versions to hold emergency instruction files in easy to find locations. The bright red colour will attract immediate attention and save critical time when rapid lifesaving action is needed. - September 10, 2015 - Detectamet
Houston Startup Noninvasix Earns Spot in Prominent Healthcare Startup Accelerator Program
Patient monitoring developer joins Health Wildcatters’ third startup class - September 10, 2015 - Noninvasix
Cayman Chemical and the University of Michigan Issued US Patent for SAM-Screener™ Epigenetic Methylation Test
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent to Cayman Chemical and the University of Michigan claiming detection analyte probes based on a natural product mimic of the methyltransferase cofactor S-adenosylmethionine (SAM). Aptly named SAM-Screener™, these probes are the foundation of Cayman’s high-throughput, one-step florescent binding assays for identification of SAM-competitive methyltransferase inhibitors from small-molecule chemical libraries. - September 10, 2015 - Cayman Chemical Company
New Report Examines Value-Based Gains from a Leading Pioneer ACO
On the heels of the latest Medicare Pioneer ACO performance results from CMS, a new report examines care coordination and population health strategies from Steward Healthcare's top-performing Pioneer Accountable Care Organization. - September 08, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Clinical Imaging Board Publishes Guidance to Address Concerns in Relation to Patient Identification
The CIB published guidance and recommendations on patient identification, aimed at ensuring that the right patients always undergo the right diagnostic imaging procedures (scans, x-rays, etc). - September 07, 2015 - Insititute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
Munroe Sutton Boosts UK Dental Network to 2,000 Participating Dentists
Munroe Sutton, the leading UK provider of discount plans for dental treatment, is today announcing the expansion of its UK network of dentists providing access to discounted dental treatment to over 2,000 practices. The addition of the new dentists means Munroe Sutton’s UK dental network has... - September 05, 2015 - Careington
Non-Profit Foundation for Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation is Recognized in National Magazine
The Heather Trew Foundation for organ, eye and tissue donation. Local Non-Profit is recognized in national magazines. The largest pharmaceutical publications, Remedy’s Healthy Living and Diabetes Focus recognize The Heather Trew Foundation for organ, eye and tissue donation in their Fall... - September 04, 2015 - The Heather Trew Foundation for organ, eye and tissue donation
Bioo Scientific Receives USDA Approval for Using Its ELISA to Screen Meat for Ractopamine Residues
Bioo Scientific’s MaxSignal® Ractopamine ELISA Test Kit has been approved by the USDA for the verification testing requirements for screening of meat in the Quality System Verification Program (QSVP), Never Fed Beta-Agonists Marketing Program. The kit enables the detection of as little as 0.1 ppb of ractopamine in pork and other meat samples, well below the 1 ppb minimal required performance limit used by many countries. - September 04, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Pet Insurance Really Does Pay: North America’s Most Common Medical Conditions
Each September, the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) celebrates Pet Health Insurance month, educating pet owners about the importance of insurance and how it works and its benefits. This year, the organization is marking the month by releasing a new report which illustrates the most common medical conditions for cats and dogs – as claimed by pet insurance policyholders in 2014. - September 03, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
NASH Drugs Market, 2015-2025
The "NASH Drugs Market, 2015-2025" report provides a comprehensive study on the current landscape and the future outlook of the evolving pipeline of molecules in this area. With an expanding NAFLD and NASH population worldwide, there is a growing need for development of therapeutics in this disease area. - September 03, 2015 - Roots Analysis
Mostly Medicaid Addresses Key State Decision Makers at 2015 Human Services Finance Officers Conference
Mostly Medicaid experts presented to the HSFO attendees in Sparks, Nevada on a wide range of Medicaid topics. Key presentations included a look at recent and upcoming federal OIG scrutiny of state Medicaid financing mechanisms and review of state preparations for the coming age wave in social services. - September 03, 2015 - Mostly Medicaid
Protein Expression Systems Market: Current Landscape and Future Opportunities
Advances in genetic engineering and cloning techniques have allowed isolation and expression of heterologous and recombinant proteins for research, therapeutic and industrial uses. Large scale applications such as enzyme, antibody or vaccine production require high amounts of protein. This demands that the system producing protein must be easy to culture, allow rapid cell growth and provide good yield. - September 02, 2015 - Roots Analysis
NanoCellect and UCSD Team Up on Single-Cell Sorting and Analysis
NanoCellect Biomedical, a developer of affordable and accessible flow cytometry and cell sorting technology for life science researchers, begins a collaboration with UCSD to develop single cell applications based on their WOLF Cell Sorter. The WOLF Cell Sorter enables easy-to-use cell sorting that... - September 02, 2015 - NanoCellect
Skin Care Salon is Now Opened in Stone Mountain
Corrective Skin Care International has now opened in Stone Mountain, Georgia offering a variety of therapeutic skin care products. Corrective Skin Care also has products to treat acne, age spots and dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles. Corrective Skin Care International offers results-driven... - September 02, 2015 - Corrective Skin Care
VIRUN® NutraBIOsciences™ Relocates R&D to Pomona, Presenting at Upcoming Cognitive Health Online Summit, Exhibiting at SupplySideWest & Announces VIRUN T-Shirt Trend
The Cognitive Health Online Summit will occur on September 2, 2015, and will feature Philip Bromley discussing Smart Delivery Technologies. VIRUN signs a lease for a new R&D facility in Pomona, California. SupplySide West Expo 2015 is right around the corner, and VIRUN is sure to be a crowd pleaser as it goes back in time to deliver the future of functional beverages. VIRUN has added a “Shop VIRUN” page to proliferate the VIRUN phenomenon. - September 01, 2015 - VIRUN
Epitope Diagnostics Introduces Novel Fecal NGAL Specific ELISA Kit for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Epitope Diagnostics introduces its novel fecal neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) ELISA kit. This is the first commercial kit that is developed for measurement of NGAL levels in human stool sample. Fecal NGAL is potentially a better marker than those currently used in clinical practice. - September 01, 2015 - Epitope Diagnostics, Inc.
KinderPharm LLC Acquires Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometric Research and Development Company
KinderPharm LLC., announced that it has acquired PKPD Bioscience, Inc., a clinical pharmacology and pharmacometric research and development company. The purchase will strengthen the capabilities of KinderPharm LLC to provide pediatric PK/PD modeling and simulation as well as Pop PK and sparse sampling. - September 01, 2015 - KinderPharm LLC
Keynote Line-Up and Seven FDA Speakers Confirmed for Immunogenicity and Bioassay Summit 2015, Organized by Cambridge Healthtech Institute
Seventh annual event to focus on technologies and strategies for safe and efficacious products in the clinic. - August 31, 2015 - Cambridge Healthtech Institute
Bioo Scientific Honored for Increasing Austin’s Ability to Compete in the Global Marketplace
Bioo Scientific, an Austin-based biotech company which manufactures food and feed safety test kits and products supporting life science research, received the British Airways International Trade, Investment & Expansion Award, which recognizes investments by international companies in Austin that create jobs locally, as well as Austin-based companies who have a global impact through products and services provided worldwide. - August 30, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Mayne Pharma to Invest $65m in Major Manufacturing Expansion in North Carolina
The company will invest $65 million to significantly expand facilities and equipment at its site in Greenville, N.C. Plans include greenfield construction of a new, 126,000-square-foot oral-dose commercial manufacturing facility, doubling U.S. manufacturing capacity, plus re-urposing of existing space to expand contract services. - August 29, 2015 - Mayne Pharma USA
Mostly Medicaid Chairs 2015 Medicaid Managed Care Congress Workshop and Operational Track
Mostly Medicaid experts chaired the MMCC pre-conference Medicaid 101 event for the 4th year in a row in May 2015. The workshop continues to grow each year, and has become an attendee favorite. Mostly Medicaid was also tasked with facilitating the finance and operations track for the event. Clay... - August 27, 2015 - Mostly Medicaid
Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Webinar on 9/2 to Provide Critical Updates to Medicaid Rx Professionals
Mostly Medicaid runs an industry-leading series of free webinars for the Medicaid industry. The next one is September 2nd and will focus on the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program. Planned topics include AMP rule updates, 340B guidance updates, MDRP data sets, Dispute resolution report from OIG, MDRP... - August 27, 2015 - Mostly Medicaid
Ambu Partners with ValueCentric in Data Enhancement Initiative
Ambu chooses ValueCentric for their expertise in data cleansing and enhanced Master Data Management services. - August 27, 2015 - ValueCentric
New England, North Carolina Motorcyclists Hit Road for Kids
From the mountains of North Carolina to history-rich sites of Massachusetts, motorcyclists hit the road over the weekend for kids battling brain tumors. These family-friendly Ride for Kids events, held in Asheville, N.C., and Framingham, Mass., raised $84,236 to support the Pediatric Brain Tumor... - August 27, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Bioo Scientific Enables the Sensitive Detection of a Broad Range of Beta-Lactam Antibiotics in Food
Bioo Scientific’s MaxSignal® Beta-Lactam ELISA Test Kit has been validated for the screening of a wide range of beta-lactam antibiotics in a number of food matrices, with detection limits as low as 0.8 ppb. - August 27, 2015 - Bioo Scientific
Oral Cancer Awareness Key to Survival
Scripps Oral Pathology Service (SOPS) offers CE course in Del Mar, CA, "Oral Pathology: From Differential Diagnosis to Biopsy." - August 26, 2015 - Scripps Oral Pathology Service
Speaking of NEC Podcast Featuring Expert Parent Laura Martin Launches August 28
Produced by The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, and funded by The Petit Family Foundation, Speaking of NEC is a series of one-on-one conversations with relevant Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) experts - neonatologists, clinicians and researchers - that highlights current prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for NEC, and the search for a cure. - August 26, 2015 - The Morgan Leary Vaughan Fund, Inc.
ALPCO Releases New STELLUX® Chemiluminescent Adiponectin ELISAs
ALPCO has launched its new STELLUX® Chemiluminescent Total Adiponectin and HMW Adiponectin ELISAs. - August 25, 2015 - ALPCO