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Energy Storage Symposium in Carbondale on April 1st
An Energy Storage symposium is taking place on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) campus on Wednesday, April 1st from 9:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and is taking place in the Mississippi room of the SIU Student Center. Experts in the field of energy storage technology will make presentations on a variety of topics, including new electrolytes and redo-active polymers for advanced batteries and new materials for supercapacitor electrodes. - March 27, 2015 - SIU Advanced Coal and Energy Research Center
Prosidyan™ Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of FIBERGRAFT™BG Putty – Bone Graft Substitute
NJ-based Prosidyan™ (www.prosidyan.com), developer of proprietary fiber-based bioactive glass products, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance of FIBERGRAFT™ BG Putty – Bone Graft Substitute. This is the second generation product in the company’s... - March 26, 2015 - Prosidyan, Inc.
Safe Haven Properties Certified by FARR
Safe Haven Properties of Palm Beach County, LLC is honored to be recently certified as a member of the Florida Alliance of Recovery Residences (FARR), which in turn is a branch of the National Alliance of Recovery Residences (NARR). FARR has very strict rules and regulations governing its... - March 26, 2015 - Safe Haven Properties
New Report Details Remote Monitoring of High-Risk Patients as Telehealth Protocol for Chronic Care Management
A new report from the Healthcare Intelligence Network details the impact of a successful New York telehealth program that remotely monitors high-risk patients with diabetes. - March 25, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Compliance Insight Talks About Dietary Supplement Safety
Consumers should educate themselves before using dietary supplements. - March 25, 2015 - Compliance Insight
ASAlaser Dentistry: The New Frontier of MLS® Laser Therapy
ASAlaser, since 1983 at the forefront in the development of therapeutic solutions for pain management, in relation to the significant results obtained from research studies conducted at cellular level by its scientific department ASAcampus, has identified in MLS® Laser Therapy an effective response for temporo mandibular disorders (TMD). - March 25, 2015 - ASA srl
Navigen Announces Phase II NIH SBIR Award for the Advancement of Ebola Virus Therapy
Navigen, Inc., a Utah-based drug discovery and development company, has received an NIH award for $2.9 million to develop its anti-Ebola virus D-peptide. Navigen's compound targets a region of the Ebola virus that is 100% conserved and thus should be effective against all strains of virus. - March 24, 2015 - Navigen, Inc.
April 21, 2015 Webinar: Using Home Visits to Reduce Readmissions and Empower High-Risk Patients
A five-pillar Ohio home visit program that has nearly halved readmissions in high-risk Medicare patients is the focus of an April 21, 2015 webinar sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network. - March 24, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
In Care Transitions Management 2.0, Technology Sharpens Patient Handoff Communication
To clarify care transitions communication, three-fourths of healthcare organizations transmit patient discharge or handoff information via electronic medical records (EMRs), according to a new downloadable HINtelligence report. - March 23, 2015 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
MR Solutions Now Provides Maintenance and Upgrade Support for Agilent and Other Preclinical Scanners
A new maintenance and upgrade service is available for existing Agilent MRI preclinical imaging equipment, by MR Solutions Ltd, based in Guildford, Surrey. Following Agilent’s withdrawal from this market, a package of maintenance and upgrade solutions has been developed to ensure that these... - March 21, 2015 - MR Solutions
Xtend-Life’s Age-Defying Exfoliating Scrub Helps Renew Skin While Saving the World’s Oceans
Exfoliate, refine and renew without harmful microbeads at http://bit.ly/exfoliatingscrub. - March 21, 2015 - Xtend-Life Natural Products
AveXis EU Ltd. Granted SME Status by the European Medicines Agency
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted AveXis’ wholly owned European subsidiary,... - March 21, 2015 - AveXis Inc.
Recursion Pharmaceuticals Announces Funding Support for Ataxia-Telangiectasia
Recursion today announced a grant from the AT-Children's Project to advance it's innovative drug discovery work towards identifying novel treatments for ataxia-telangiectasia, a brutal childhood genetic disease. - March 20, 2015 - Recursion Pharmaceuticals
Peptineo Announces Appointment of Dr. Panganiban to Peptineo to Serve as Chief Science Officer
Peptineo is pleased to announce that Nito Panganiban, Ph.D., has been named Chief Science Officer at Peptineo. Dr. Panganiban will be responsible for cultivating core research capabilities, establishing product development roadmaps, and for communicating with key scientific and customer communities... - March 20, 2015 - Peptineo
PBTF Salutes Honda for 25th Year of Support
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is grateful to American Honda for 25 years of support in the fight against childhood brain tumors. When the company’s Honda Riders Club of America became the presenting sponsor of the PBTF’s Ride for Kids program in 1991, the event was able to... - March 20, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Detectamet Takes a Firm Stand on Food Safety and Health & Safety
Detectamet’s Heavy Duty A Frame Industrial Floor Display has been described by a food safety consultant as “shouting clean, compliant, and demonstrating a very good safety and food safety culture from a food safety point of view.” - March 20, 2015 - Detectamet
Victoria’s Emerging Medical Technology Entrepreneurs to Get a Boost from STC’s Second "MedTech’s Got Talent" Challenge
STC Australia (the Small Technologies Cluster) today announced the opening of applications to the 2015 "MedTech’s Got Talent," a Victorian-wide challenge focused on training and supporting emerging medical technology students, post-doctoral and recent graduate entrepreneurs. - March 20, 2015 - STC
Natural Vitamin K2 Helps Prevent Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women | Innerzyme
Recent reports from diverse research groups have found promising results related to vitamin K2 and bone health, particularly in postmenopausal women. - March 19, 2015 - Innerzyme
botiss biomaterials Presents New Product Solutions for Specific Dental Indications
During the IDS—the International Dentalshow in Cologne—berlin-based company botiss biomaterials GmbH has launched three innovative products: maxgraft® cortico®, a new version of the well-known mucoderm® matrix and collacone® max, an improved biomimetic composite cone. - March 19, 2015 - botiss dental GmbH
AdvantaPure(R) to Highlight Single-Use Fluid Transfer Innovations at Spring Tradeshows; Includes Appearances in the U.S. and Europe
AdvantaPure will showcase its high purity tubing and Single-Use products at a number of trade shows this spring. Scheduled events will take place in California, New York and Germany. The company will feature its molded manifold assemblies, which are designed to reduce leaks and other risks. Also on hand will be its silicone tubing, AdvantaFlex TPE tubing, AdvantaPass Single-Use fluid transfer technology, BioClosure container closures, process hoses, and hose tracking and identification methods. - March 19, 2015 - AdvantaPure
Creative Bioarray Introduces Hek 293 Cells for Specific Research Needs
The US-based biotech company, Creative Bioarray has recently Introduced Hek 293 cells into its cell repository for meeting customers’ specific research needs. - March 16, 2015 - Creative Bioarray
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Rulon® and Fluoroloy® Polymer Sliding Tape Protect Key Structures in Japan from Earthquakes
Saint-Gobain Seals’ Rulon® and Fluoroloy® proprietary blended PTFE materials have been utilized in seismic base isolation systems for several large buildings and key structures in Japan, representing a significant technology for the highest level of protection from earthquake... - March 15, 2015 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Cardiorenal Benefits of Aortix™ Device to be Presented at ACC.15 in San Diego, CA
Research shows reduced workload of the heart, decreased oxygen demand. - March 14, 2015 - Procyrion Inc
National Brain Tumor Society Statement on Harold Varmus, MD, Director of the National Cancer Institute and Nobel Laureate
Largest brain tumor nonprofit in the U.S. thanks Harold Varmus for his service and leadership. - March 14, 2015 - National Brain Tumor Society
China Patent for Therapeutic Vaccine Treatment of Obesity to be Granted to Braasch Biotech
China's State Intellectual Property Office to grant Braasch Biotech's patent on Therapeutic treatment of human and pet obesity. - March 13, 2015 - Braasch Biotech LLC
ValueCentric Launches Expansion of Channel Data Visualizations with ValueTrak 7.0
Includes anticipated charting and analytic enhancements for pharmaceutical manufacturers. - March 11, 2015 - ValueCentric
The Addictions Academy Awarded Certified Academic Institution Status
The AACT Accreditation designation will permit The Addictions Academy to offer online degrees, diplomas and also college credit hours. They currently offer Certifications as a National Education Provider through NAADAC and also CAADAC. - March 10, 2015 - The Addictions Academy
Noninvasix Presents Novel Fetal Welfare Monitoring System at Discover University of Texas System Future Finders, a SXSW Interactive Event
Noninvasix, Inc., a medical device company using patented optoacoustic technology for the safe, accurate and noninvasive monitoring of fetal welfare during labor and delivery, will be among the innovative start-up companies spun out from the campuses of the University of Texas System on display at... - March 10, 2015 - Noninvasix
Agenda Announced for Clinical Trial Performance Seminar
The seminar on March 20th will provide practical guidance on how to better assess and improve trials. - March 08, 2015 - CRO Analytics
Mystic Botanical Opens New Eco Friendly Online Store
Mystic Botanical is pleased to announce the launch of their new online store. Just in time for spring with a new eco fashion lineup. Products made from hemp-raffia-bamboo! Visit them at www.mysticbotanical.com - March 06, 2015 - Mystic Botanical
Xtend-Life Announces Worldwide Delivery of Zupafood™ ELITE via Amazon.com
Superfood energy blend to help defy aging now available via http://bit.ly/zupafoodsamazon. - March 06, 2015 - Xtend-Life Natural Products
HELP/PSI is Now Brightpoint Health - NYC Nonprofit Health Care Provider Changes Name and Brand to Better Represent Identity
HELP/PSI, a leading nonprofit provider of high-quality medical and mental health care as well as social support services to people, families and communities challenged by health disparities, has become Brightpoint Health. On February 20th, 2015, President and CEO Paul Vitale formally announced that... - March 06, 2015 - Brightpoint Health
Houston Biotech Firm Closes $7.3 Million Fundraising Round
Early-stage life science commercialization company Fannin Partners, LLC announced the completion of its private offering of Class A units. Proceeds from the offering will fund the further expansion of the company’s portfolio of startups. - March 06, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
Completely Detectable Shoe Covers Are Dancing Around the Factory
Detectamet’s new fully detectable shoe covers are more durable and unlike covers using thin metal strips for detectability, every part of the new covers can be seen by metal detectors and X-ray systems and rejected. These covers significantly reduce the risks of contamination. - March 06, 2015 - Detectamet
Highland Pharms Announces New Product Launch of Highland Pharms CBD Hemp Oil and Vape Products
Highland Pharms announces the launch of their premium line of CBD Hemp oil products that are among the most affordable. Will be sold online exclusively at WellSpring CBD Oil and via brick and mortar locations including doctors' offices, vape shops, health salons and more. - March 05, 2015 - Highland Pharms CBD
TMH Online Releases a New Line of Beautiful Decorative Pillow Covers for Design Conscious Consumers Looking to Makeover Any Living Space
Lipstick on a Pillow designs beautiful cotton toss pillow covers for living space makeovers. The colorful checkered patterns are designed to accentuate traditional, modern and eclectic living spaces. - March 05, 2015 - TMH Online
PBTF Names Early Career Development Grant Awardees
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation has awarded its first Early Career Development grants to three up-and-coming pediatric brain tumor researchers studying medulloblastoma and ependymoma. These awards support talented pediatric brain tumor researchers who are early in their career. The recipients... - March 05, 2015 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Clinical Study Published in Neurology Finds That Electrocore’s Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation is Effective in Treating Cluster Headaches
An open-label study published in the journal Neurology, reports that electroCore’s non-invasive Vagus Nerve stimulation (nVNS) device, gammaCore, is practical and effective as an acute and preventative treatment in cluster headache. - March 05, 2015 - electroCore
Metrics Contract Services Wins Multiple CMO Leadership Awards for Innovation and Regulatory Track Record
Presented by Life Science Leader for the fourth year, the CMO Leadership Awards are based on Nice Insight research into customer awareness and perception of pharmaceutical outsourcing practices. - March 05, 2015 - Metrics, Inc.
The Balancing Act® Talks Raw Pet Nutrition, Inpatient Rehabilitative Care, Connecting with Custom Made Cards and Gifts
Stella & Chewy’s, HealthSouth Corp., Papyrus Take Center Stage on March 6 Show at 7:30 a.m. on Lifetime - March 04, 2015 - BrandStar
Home Remedies for Cough Article Reveals Surprising Facts for Cold and Flu Sufferers
Home Remedy Advisory's latest article takes on misconceptions about Home Remedies for Cough and sets the record straight with several useful facts for Cold and Flu sufferers. - March 04, 2015 - Home Remedy Advisory
Leader in Cryostorage Announces Partnership with Fertility Within Reach to Offer Financial Assistance
Program extends access to Fertility Preservation services by offering financial assistance. - March 04, 2015 - ReproTech, LLC
INDERMICA Oxyderm Wrinkle Cream Featured in Elevate Magazine
Earth Day Special Feature -- “Your Guide to Nixing Toxic Ingredients” - March 03, 2015 - Indermica
Pipette.com Announces Limited Time Offer on the Vortex-Genie 2
Pipette.com announced special pricing on Vortex Genie® 2. Lab technicians looking for a high quality and reliable vortex mixer will benefit from this offer. - March 02, 2015 - Pipette.com
Surgical Science Wins ACG Minnesota BOLD Award
Surgical Science, leading developer of virtual reality surgical simulation training systems, was the recipient of the 2015 Small Corporate BOLD Award from the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Minnesota. Now in their third year, the awards were created by ACG to recognize exceptionally... - February 28, 2015 - Surgical Science Inc
The Addictions Academy is Pleased to Welcome R. David Allara, MD to the Faculty with Two New Classes
The Addictions Academy announced that they are expanding their instructor base and are pleased to welcome R. David Allara, MD to the team of highly qualified and notorious staff members at The Addictions Academy. R. David Allara, MD is known in the addictions industry for his work in the billing... - February 28, 2015 - The Addictions Academy
FormiCal® Raises the Bar for Calcium Supplements
FormiCal® Bone Health, a new patented calcium supplement, dissolves completely, absorbs faster, causes no gas, and can be taken anytime - day or night. No other calcium supplement does all of these things. In addition, FocalHealth is introducing a unique new product, FormiCal® Bone & Heart, that puts your calcium and fish oil into one softgel. No more taking separate softgels for your calcium and omega-3 needs - FormiCal® Bone & Heart does it with one softgel. - February 27, 2015 - FocalHealth LLC
AveXis Announces the Formation of Its European Subsidiary, AveXis EU, Ltd.
AveXis, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on using gene therapy to transform the lives of patients with severe genetic and orphan diseases like Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), today announced the formation of its EU-based wholly-owned subsidiary, AveXis EU, Ltd. The subsidiary will allow AveXis... - February 27, 2015 - AveXis Inc.
Detectamet’s Hygienic Hearing Protection with Detectability and Infection Control
Detectamet ear protection products resolve the challenge of ear infection, hearing loss and the contamination of food and drink. The medically approved materials are used and the effective designs ensure they achieve regulatory recognised standards of sound reduction. The metal and X-ray visible plastics allow food and drink process line equipment to reject contaminated finished product. - February 27, 2015 - Detectamet
Bioo Scientific Unveils Bias Reducing Technology to Increase the Accuracy of Small RNA-Seq at AGBT
At the 16th Annual Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) Meeting poster session, Bioo Scientific will present data illustrating its patent-pending randomized adapter technology, which reduces ligation bias in small RNA-Seq libraries. Dr. Masoud Toloue, VP of Genomic Research, will present “Reducing Biases Associated with Small RNA-Sequencing,” illustrating how this technology improves the quality of small RNA-Seq data. - February 26, 2015 - Bioo Scientific