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Colorado Medical Device Company, dBMEDx, Wins the Venture Showcase Competition at BioWest 2014
dBMEDx (Littleton, CO) won the Venture Showcase competition at the 2014 BioWest Conference & Expo, which is organized by the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA). Three finalists competed for the $7,500 cash prize, presenting their technologies and business plans in front of a live audience to a panel of bioscience experts and venture capitalists. - September 13, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
HIN Healthcare Benchmarks Membership's Latest Data Dive Produces Population Health Management Metrics
HIN's Healthcare Benchmarks Membership continues to deliver a yearlong stream of actionable healthcare metrics on ACOs, medical home, telehealth, case management, reducing re-admissions and more. - September 13, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Dropless Cataract Surgery at Princeton Flemington Eye Institute
Cataract surgery has come a long way. With the development of a 10-minute procedure time and premium lenses that offer clear distance and near vision after surgery, the most difficult aspect of the surgery is often the eye drop regimen. Eye drops often cost hundreds of dollars resulting in... - September 13, 2014 - Princeton Flemington Eye Institute
Pink Helps to Protect People and Children
Detectamet’s new pink coloured detectable products will now be used to help a charity helping children diagnosed with cancer and their families. With the pink Detectamet now has a choice of 9 colours for incorporation in HACCP management systems. - September 13, 2014 - Detectamet
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Announces Program Agenda, Keynote Speakers for Largest Event
For 22 years, The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) has been dedicated to the continuing medical education of healthcare practitioners, with a common goal of preventing chronic health issues and continuing the revolution in healthcare. Each year, two world congresses are held, bringing... - September 12, 2014 - A4M
Lung Cancer Screenings Offer Hope of Early Detection
Heavy smokers in the Triangle will soon have greater access to lung cancer screenings that can significantly reduce death rates. The cancer screenings have been available for years, but will be covered by private insurers beginning in January 2015. Wake Radiology recently became the first NC healthcare provider to earn distinction as a Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology. It currently offers lung cancer screenings at six accredited locations in the Triangle. - September 12, 2014 - Wake Radiology
Surgical Science Named a Finalist in 2014 Minnesota Business Leaders in Health Care Award
Surgical Science, leading developer of virtual reality surgical simulation training systems, has been named a finalist in the 2014 (fourth annual) Minnesota Business magazine’s Leaders in Health Care Awards. Surgical Science is one of three finalists in the Education and Work Force... - September 12, 2014 - Surgical Science Inc
Student Chefs Battle It Out on All Mixed Up™ in Dessert Round & Finale; Champion Recipe Created with Bubbies
Celebrity Host Chef Ralph Pagano creates chaos for contestants with constant challenges where the aspiring chefs will gain or lose the coveted gold stars they need to win the competition. - September 12, 2014 - BrandStar
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd (PDL) Wins Prestigious Biomedical Catalyst (BMC) Scheme Award
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd is one of the earliest SME recipients of the £180 million Technology Strategy Board (the UK’s Innovation Agency) Biomedical Catalyst funding programme; winning a Biomedical Catalyst feasibility award in the second round of the BMC scheme in December 2012. The... - September 12, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
FDA Approves PleximmuneTM for Personalized Prediction of Transplant Rejection in Children
Today the FDA announced approval of PleximmuneTM, a blood test from the Pittsburgh-based biotech company Plexision. This test predicts acute cellular rejection of transplanted livers and intestines in children. PleximmuneTM is a first-in-class test to determine a personalized rejection-risk index... - September 11, 2014 - Plexision
VIRUN® NutraBIOsciences™ Granted Patent 261124 in India, Redesigns Website, Omega-3 Summit at Supply Side West and CEO is Again Scheduled to Speak at Cal Poly Pomona
VIRUN has been granted patent number 261124 titled, Compositions Comprising a Mucoadhesive Protein and an Active Principle for Mucosal Delivery of Said Agents. Also, VIRUN has re-designed their website to include brands, a product description page, video as well as a news and PR page. Included in the newly renovated website is an events page; with the growing interest in VIRUN, such as scheduled forums, lectures, expos and webinars, it was imperative this new website share these experiences. - September 11, 2014 - VIRUN
The Addictions Academy is Offering a Grant for Intervention Certification
The Addictions Academy is pleased to offer 10 individuals a grant to attend their intervention training in Miami in October 2014. - September 11, 2014 - The Addictions Academy
Creative Biomart Newly Introduced Its Stable Cell Line Service
Creative Biomart today has given an announcement that they would release their new service-stable cell line service in this very day to meet their customer’s need. Stable cell lines are essential for protein and antibody and cell-based assays. But the processes required for the generation of... - September 11, 2014 - Creative Biomart
F2G Limited, the UK-Based Antifungal Drug Discovery and Development Company, Announces a Major Funding Award from the Technology Strategy Board’s Biomedical Catalyst
F2G Limited, the UK-based antifungal drug discovery and development company, today announced a major funding award from the Technology Strategy Board’s Biomedical Catalyst. - September 11, 2014 - F2G Ltd
All Mixed Up™ Season 5 Blends Simply Potatoes Ingredient Into Unique Entrées Created by Culinary Students
Celebrity Host Chef Ralph Pagano keeps the competition hot with surprise challenges; Gracia Pratt from Simply Potatoes will taste and judge three entrées created by all-women cast of student chefs. - September 11, 2014 - BrandStar
Dr. Richard Buch Performs 1st Surgery in U.S. to Save a Patient's Severely Infected Limb
Dr. Richard Buch orthopedic surgeon at The Dallas Limb Restoration Center performed the 1st total humerus replacement in the United States using Implantcast's MUTARS. Dr. Buch is the first and only surgeon who has received FDA approval to use MUTARS in the United States. - September 10, 2014 - The Dallas Limb Restoration Center
Megan Driscoll, CEO of PharmaLogics Recruiting Becomes 1 of Only 750 Other Female CEO’s on the 2014 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Ranked No. 2077 with a Three-Year Sales Growth of 193% - September 10, 2014 - PharmaLogics Recruiting
Healthy Hands, Inc. Accepting Donations
Healthy Hands Inc. has started accepting donations for its series of non-profit hand-hygiene campaigns in India set to begin in April 2015. Healthy Hands’ goal is to raise $10,000 by April in order to fund educational workshop, fund original research and stock supplies for Calcutta Mercy Hospital. - September 10, 2014 - Healthy Hands Inc
Xeno Diagnostics Adds Dr. Daniel Wierda as Director of Research and Development
Addition of Top Talent Strengthens Fast-Growing Indianapolis Biotech CRO - September 10, 2014 - Xeno Diagnostics, LLC
All Mixed Up™ Season 5 Premieres on Lifetime® TV; Student Chefs Get Creative with Bubbies
Bubbies takes center stage on Season 5 of hit reality cooking show hosted by Ralph Pagano; three women student chefs compete for All Mixed Up Champion title - September 10, 2014 - BrandStar
October 8 Webinar: Ochsner Health System's Financial & Quality Returns from System-Wide Care Coordination and Risk Stratification
HIN examines Ochsner Health System's gains from an innovative system-wide care coordination approach during an October 8, 2014 webinar. - September 10, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
The Balancing Act® on Lifetime Talks Help for Financial Independence and Substance Abuse
Primerica, Inc. and Transformations Treatment Center Take Center Stage on September 9th Show - September 07, 2014 - BrandStar
No Pricks, No Sticks, No Pain - Hyperion Biotechnology’s Fatigue Testing Featured on Health-Briefs TV with Terry Bradshaw
Hyperion’s non-invasive saliva testing provides an objective measure of fatigue to help combat the risks associated with high fatigue levels in the workplace, in athletic programs, on the road, and on health. - September 07, 2014 - Hyperion Biotechnology, Inc.
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Augusta Georgia Area Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services. - September 07, 2014 - ReproTech, LLC
The Balancing Act® on Lifetime Talks Airline Loyalty Programs, Advancements in Treating Cancer, Dealing with Overactive Bladder on the Job
JetBlue, Brachytherapy and Overactive Bladder Take Center Stage on September 12th Show - September 07, 2014 - BrandStar
All Mixed Up™ Season 5 Heads Back to the Heat of the Kitchen with New Student Chefs in Premiere with Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano
Season 5 premieres Wednesday, September 10 at 7:30 am (ET/PT) on Lifetime TV; this season brings a twist with an all-women student chef cast. - September 07, 2014 - BrandStar
Bioo Scientific Features Sensitive Food Safety Solutions for Aflatoxin M1 Analysis at AOAC 2014
At the 128th AOAC Annual Meeting, Bioo Scientific will showcase its sensitive solutions for aflatoxin M1 analysis: the MaxSignal® Aflatoxin M1 ELISA Kit, the AuroFlow™ Aflatoxin M1 Strip Test Kit and the AflaPure™ Aflatoxin M1 Column Kit, at booth #117. The 128th AOAC Annual Meeting will be held September 7-10 in Boca Raton, Florida. - September 07, 2014 - Bioo Scientific
Medic East Africa: East Africa’s Largest Healthcare Exhibition and Congress Maintains Its Prominent Presence on the Continent
The Visa Oshwal Convention Centre in Nairobi will once again host the 2nd Medic East Africa Exhibition & Congress (MEA), which is the largest healthcare event in East Africa to date, and exclusively supported by the Ministry of Health. This year's event will take place from 23-25 September 2014... - September 06, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Colorado BioScience Association Launches New “BioTalks” at BioWest 2014 in Denver; People Talking About Big, Bold Ideas
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is introducing new BioTalk segments at BioWest 2014 in Denver. These are eight fast-paced presentations about the Big and Bold ideas in the Bio Industry. There are both morning and afternoon sessions of BioTalks scheduled. - September 06, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a Report on In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Global Market and Estimated to be Worth $88.0 Billion by 2020
In-Vitro diagnostics (IVD) is a prominent and fast emerging segment of the global healthcare sector. IVD tests analyze the human samples such as blood, urine or any tissue and provide information for making healthcare decisions. Some of the key IVD tests include pregnancy test kits, blood glucose tests, laboratory tests for infectious disease, regular blood tests for cholesterol and hemoglobin content, genetic tests for various genetic diseases etc. - September 06, 2014 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
IQ4I Research & Consultancy Published a New Report on Nuclear Medicine/Radiopharmaceuticals Global Market and Estimated to be Worth $8.05 Billion by 2020
The global Nuclear Medicine/Radiopharmaceuticals market is expected to reach $8.05 billion by 2020 as per IQ4I Research & Consultancy Market Report. It is mainly driven by factors such as increased application area on therapeutics, growing awareness and preference for nuclear medicine, ready availability of isotopes, and rise in hybrid imaging. However, factors such as stringent regulatory frameworks, high cost, reduction in reimbursement and short-lived isotopes are hampering the growth. - September 06, 2014 - IQ4I Research & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Healthcare Survey Targets Strategies to Stratify High-Risk, High-Cost Patients
The Healthcare Intelligence Network will gather data on methods for identifying and stratifying high-risk, high-cost patients and determining appropriate interventions through September 30. - September 05, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
Pet Insurance Really Does Pay: North America’s Top 10 Claims
Each September, the North American Pet Health Association (NAPHIA) celebrates Pet Health Insurance month, educating pet owners about the importance of insurance and how it works. This year, the organization is driving home the message that being insured really does pay by sharing NAPHIA... - September 05, 2014 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Dirty Dancing Leaps on Stage for “Broadway Balances America” Series on The Balancing Act® on Lifetime with Partner Broadway Across America
Host Olga Villaverde puts on her dancing shoes and gets a dirty dancing lesson from the show’s star Samuel Pergande aka “Johnny Castle” and Associate Choreographer David Scotchford on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 am (ET/PT). - September 05, 2014 - BrandStar
Surge in "Big Data" Tools Transforms Population Health Management: Study
The use of EHRs for population health management increased five-fold from 2012 to 2014, according to a new downloadable HINtelligence report. - September 04, 2014 - Healthcare Intelligence Network
F2G Ltd, the UK Antifungal Drug Discovery & Development Company, Today Announces Commencement of a Phase 1 Single Ascending Dose Study of a Novel Antifungal Agent
F2G Limited, the antifungal research and development company today announced a major milestone in the development of its novel IV/oral systemic antifungal (F901318) with the commencement of a Phase I clinical study. This study initiates the IV Phase I clinical development of F901318 with the oral... - September 04, 2014 - F2G Ltd
MoBiTec to Attend the 4. Joint Conference of the VAAM and DGHM in Dresden, Germany, Oct. 5-8, 2014
This year the DGHM (Society of Hygiene and Microbiology) and the VAAM (Association for General and Applied Microbiology), the biggest German societies in the area of microbiology, hold their annual conference as a joint conference in Dresden. - September 04, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH
Cospheric Launches CosphericNano, Specializing in Precision Silica Nanospheres
In an effort to provide customers in the nanotechnology industry with specialty nanomaterials, Cospheric LLC has added a selection of highly precise and spherical monodisperse silica nanospheres to their broad product line and launched CosphericNano – a website dedicated exclusively to... - September 03, 2014 - Cospheric LLC
Reduce Waste and Save Time with Tidy Glove Dispensing
Detectamet’s new Stainless Steel Glove Dispensers can reduce waste and contamination in clothing distribution. Workers dress and prepare for their shift quicker and easier. Boxes are less likely to be damaged to spill and waste gloves on the floor. - September 03, 2014 - Detectamet
Region’s Premier Event for Healthcare Training & Conferences Launches in Abu Dhabi This October
The Arab Health Recruitment & Training Fair was established to satisfy the demand of the constantly developing healthcare training needs in the UAE. - September 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Largest Exhibition for Healthcare Recruitment and Training in MENA to Launch in Abu Dhabi
The Arab Health Recruitment & Training Fair was established to satisfy the demand of the constantly developing healthcare job market in the UAE. - September 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
BioWest Expo Showcases New Technologies, Products & Services for 300+ Attendees; Features FDA Commissioner Hamburg as Lead Keynote
Exhibitors will be showcasing new technologies, products and services for 300+ attendees at the 2014 BioWest Conference & Expo, September 10, at the Marriott City Center, Denver. Keynote speakers include Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D., Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Russell Slifer, Director, United States Patent & Trademark, Rocky Mountain Regional Office. - September 02, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Creative Biomart Newly Released a Bunch of Over-Expression Lysates
Official marketing staff of Creative Biomart has announced today of their new products release for over-expression lysates. According to its official announcement, this new release is mainly an enhancement of their lysates product. Nearly 9,000 of products have been added in this launch such as... - September 02, 2014 - Creative Biomart
MoBiTec, Germany, Offers Clickable Isoprenoids Manufactured by Echelon Biosciences, USA, Representing Exclusive Valuable Tools for Isoprenoid and Cancer Research
Isoprenoids are organic compounds composed of two or more units of hydrocarbons, with each unit consisting of five carbon atoms arranged in a specific pattern. Isoprenoids play widely varying roles in physiological processes of plants and animals. - August 31, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH
Three Top Colorado Bioscience CEOs Confirmed to Present at the 2014 BioWest Conference & Expo
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) will host three of Colorado’s top CEOs at the "Colorado Companies: From Concept to Market" panel presentation on September 10th at the 2014 BioWest Conference & Expo. Participating CEO’s include: Bill Aldrich, EndoShape; David Brunel, Biodesix; and Byron Hewett, SomaLogic. - August 30, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Eppendorf Safe Lock Centrifuge Tube Promotion Now Available at Major Pipette Distributor Pipette.com
Eppendorf Safe Lock Centrifuge Tubes provide the perfect seal and evaporation protection, ensuring sample protection and yielding the best results. - August 30, 2014 - Pipette.com
Mac’s SET the PACE Race Superhero for a Day 5K Run/Walk
Join the Mac’s SET the PACE Race at Washington Park in Denver, CO. This event honors patients, survivors and their family members. Increasing awareness of prostate cancer and the importance of early detection with a fun day of activities for the whole family. - August 29, 2014 - Prostate Conditions Education Council
Affinity Biologicals Presents New Health Canada & CE Marked Plasmas for Diagnostic Use and Hemostasis Research in Canada & Europe
Affinity Biologicals Inc., a leading name in diagnostics and research, especially hemostasis research, has recently announced the launching of their new Factor Deficient Plasma page that features their new Health Canada and CE Marked plasmas. - August 29, 2014 - Affinity Biologicals
Pathology Diagnostics Ltd Contributes as Expert Advisor to Groundbreaking Medical Research Council (MRC) Review of UK Molecular Pathology Services
The MRC has recently published a thought provoking and comprehensive review of molecular pathology capabilities in the United Kingdom in R&D and healthcare. The UK government and research charities (TSB, MRC, NIHR, CRUK, Arthritis UK) are collectively investing £200 million in the field of molecular pathology via the Stratified Medicine Innovation Platform (SMIP). Pathology Diagnostics Ltd lent their expertise as expert advisors to the review. - August 29, 2014 - Pathology Diagnostics Ltd
Boulder Firm Ensures Availability of All-Natural Pain Patch in the United States
MOTTO USA named distributor for the Motto brand all-natural pain patch in the United States. - August 28, 2014 - MOTTO USA