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AdvantaPure(R) Introduces DocuLink(TM) for Processing Manifold Identification
New DocuLink provides a practical method of critical document retrieval for manifold identification. DocuLink simplifies the tracking of individual manifolds after they’ve been installed by using a silicone-encased label on each part. The labels are embedded into the manifold during manufacture at connection points such as T’s or Y’s. Identification on the label links the part to documents such as certificates, instructions, and validations. - December 02, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Custom Compounder Has Azithromycin-Oral Suspension & Fills Prescriptions for Tonsillitis, Laryngitis, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, and Sinusitis
Koshland Custom Compound Pharmacy announced today that it has the capacity to fill prescriptions for Azithromycin Oral Suspension, which currently are in very short supply according to the FDA. Patients requiring this antibiotic generally have been diagnosed with severe sore throats, pneumonia and... - December 01, 2009 - Koshland Pharm
Custom Compound Pharmacy Has Meds for Thyroid Medication During Mfg Backorder
Koshland Custom Compound Pharmacy announced today that it is compounding for hypothyroidism in response to physician demand during the long-term backorder of Armour Thyroid and Nature-throid. Compounds using Thyroid USP powder, a naturally occurring thyroid, are available by prescription. Thyroid... - December 01, 2009 - Koshland Pharm
Custom Compound Pharmacy Meets Demand for Liquid Tamiflu – Parents No Longer Have to Wait to Fill Prescriptions
Koshland Custom Compound Pharmacy announced today that it is meeting the demand for patients needing Liquid Tamiflu, particularly for the overwhelming number of children diagnosed with Swine Flu, commonly referred to as the H1N1 flu. Currently, Tamiflu suspension can only be obtained by compounding... - November 29, 2009 - Koshland Pharm
Baxa to Sponsor ASHP Midday Symposium: Creating a Culture of Safety in Pharmacy, a Panel Discussion on Lessons Learned
Colorado-based Baxa Corporation is sponsoring a Midday Symposium at the annual American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, December 7th. The event features a panel of experts discussing lessons learned around creating a culture of safety in the pharmacy. - November 28, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
XTractor Premium World's Fastest Growing Semantic Discovery & Expert Curated Knowledgebase Platform Crosses 400,000 Biomedical Facts Now
XTractor Premium platform now has more than 410,773 "Expert" annotated biomedical facts. XTractor Premium platform is Fast Becoming the definitive Semantic Knowledge discovery & Expert curated Knowledgebase for Life Science Researchers. - November 26, 2009 - Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd.
Clinical Trials in Russia. 3rd Quarter 2009.
The Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare and Social Development of the Russian Federation (alias RosZdravNadzor, RZN) approved 153 new clinical trials of all types including local and bioequivalence studies during the third quarter of 2009; demonstrating a 10% decrease comparing to the last year figure. - November 25, 2009 - Synergy Research Group
Pharmaceutical Market in Germany - a Brand-New Market Analysis
Today, Global Research & Data Services is going to publish a market analysis about the pharmaceutical market in Germany. Pharmaceuticals - Germany This brand-new market analysis gives a clear overview of the actual situation and future outlook of the pharmaceutical market in Germany. The... - November 25, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Gates Foundation Funds Functional Genetics, Inc. to Study TSG101 Antibody Targeting of HIV-Infected Cells
Functional Genetics, Inc. today announced a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to pursue an innovative approach for antibody-based targeting of HIV/AIDS. Under the terms of the agreement, Functional Genetics will investigate the use of TSG101 antibody targeting of HIV-infected cells... - November 23, 2009 - Functional Genetics, Inc.
MedPro Rx, Inc. Top Fund-Raiser for N.C. Hemophilia Walk for Second Straight Year
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medication, has announced that the pharmacy was the leading fund-raiser for the 2009 N.C. Hemophilia Walk held on... - November 22, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Carmel Pharma/PhaSeal Exhibiting at Booth #2818 at ASHP MCM
Offerings Include Personalized Cost Savings Demonstrations, Blue Man Group Ticket Giveaways and More - November 22, 2009 - Carmel Pharma
BestPharmGuide.com: A Prelude to a World of High-Quality Medicine
Looking for high quality medication at a reasonable price can be both exhausting and time-consuming. Sensitive to this fact, TrueLogic Inc. set up BestPharmGuide.com. It is a website that aims to provide trustworthy assistance to all buyers of medication, helping them avoid scammers and swindlers... - November 18, 2009 - TrueLogic Inc.
MedPro Rx Named One of the Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies in the Triangle
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medication, has announced that the pharmacy was ranked number five on Triangle Business Journal’s 2009 Fast 50... - November 18, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Bioo Scientific and Texas Tech Collaborate to Suppress the Progression of HIV Using Targeted RNAi
Texas Tech University is using Bioo Scientific’s targeted RNAi delivery agent to deliver an RNAi-based treatment method for HIV infection specifically into T cells. - November 15, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
CuraBase to be Presented at the AACR-NCI-EORTC Molecular Targets and Cancer Therpeutics Conference in Boston
Targeted Therapeutics Consulting, Inc. announced today that its lead product, the cancer drug development database CuraBase®, will be introduced to the scientific community at the AACR-NCI-EORTC Molecular Targets and Cancer Therpeutics Conference in Boston on Monday, November 16. Dr. W. Michael... - November 14, 2009 - Targeted Therapeutics Consulting, Inc.
ALT BioPharma to Auction Lab Equipment Online on Monday, November 16, 2009
Opening Bids Start as Low as $5 on Hundreds of New and Used Centrifuges, Water Baths, HPLC Components, Incubators, Consumables, and More From Agilent, Perkin Elmer, Beckman and Others. - November 14, 2009 - American Laboratory Trading Inc.
Functional Genetics Announces Discovery of Target That Regulates Alzheimer's Disease
Investigators at Functional Genetics, working with scientists at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, Stanford University and Rockefeller University, have utilized its proprietary RHGP discovery technology to identify a novel gene (Rps23r1) in mice that reduces the accumulation of two toxic... - November 14, 2009 - Functional Genetics, Inc.
Bioo Scientific Launches a New Division, Bioo Therapeutics
Bioo Scientific launched Bioo Therapeutics to leverage their drug delivery vehicles and experience in antibody and small molecule research to develop therapeutic agents. - November 13, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
XenaCare Holdings Announces Availability of Cobroxin Through the Chain Drug Marketing Association (CDMA)
XenaCare Holdings has announced that Chain Drug Marketing Association (CDMA) will begin stocking Cobroxin for distribution and sale through its 135 retail and wholesale members of regional and independent drug stores, representing over 6,000 outlets nationally. - November 10, 2009 - XenaCare Holdings
Heath Decisions CIO Maurice Hagar Wins Business Leader Media's Movers & Shakers Award
Business Leader Media’s sixth annual award honors up-and-coming business leaders in the Triangle community. - November 08, 2009 - Health Decisions
Immunome Inc. Presenting Human Monoclonal Antibody Platform at Pharmaceutical Consulting Consortium, Inc. (PCCI)
Immunome, Inc., President and CEO, Tim Pelura, Ph.D., will be presenting information about the company on Monday, November 9, 2009 at the Pharmaceutical Consulting Consortium, Inc. (PCCI) Meeting. The presentation will be also be available for viewing via webcast at www.rxpcci.com. Immunome is a... - November 08, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
OpenQ Selected to Present 2009 Mid-Atlantic Bio Conference
Company receives a “Showcase Track” invitation as an experienced company presenter - October 31, 2009 - openQ, Inc.
MedPro Rx, Inc. Releases Podcast on Von Willebrand Disease
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medication, has announced the release of a podcast about von Willebrand Disease. In the podcast, Jeff Harper, vice... - October 31, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Nutricap Labs Gives Back to the Community
Leading vitamin supplement manufacturer continues to make a difference by contributing to local charities. - October 29, 2009 - Nutricap Labs
DrugPatentWatch.com Announces New Drug Patent Expiration Website
New website features detailed information on pharmaceutical drugs and their patent expirations - October 28, 2009 - DrugPatentWatch.com
"It’s Just a Flesh Wound" Says Dual Cancer Survivor
Dual cancer survivor finds humor in cancer recovery. Chicago based Irish keynote speaker and business humorist develops conference keynote inspired by his cancer and the famous Monty Python line- “It’s Just a Flesh Wound.” - October 26, 2009 - IrishmanSpeaks
Lakota Herbs: Provides Revolutionary Joint Care Products for Osteoarthritic Pain
The results of a new clinical study show that Lakota Extra Strength Joint Care reduced osteoarthritc pain 2.4 times more than placebo. It also improved physical function, and reduced stiffness. The authors of the study, Dr. David Crowley and Dr. Dale Wilson concluded that “Lakota Extra... - October 24, 2009 - Lakota Herbs
MedPro Rx, Inc. Names Account Executive
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medication, has announced that Jane Newman has joined the company as an account executive. Newman’s primary... - October 24, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Fluid Transfer Options to be AdvantaPure(R)’s Emphasis at the ISPE Annual Meeting
Tubing and hose choices for liquid transfer in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes will be the focus of AdvantaPure’s table at this year’s ISPE Meeting. Other products to be highlighted include single use systems, identification solutions, molded silicone components, and AdvantaFlex(TM) biopharmaceutical grade tubing. - October 23, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
OreganoWorld.com Launches Wholesale Business on eBay Because of Large Demand for Oil of Oregano
Many studies show that proper consumption of oregano essential oil in very small amounts increases joint and muscle flexibility, reduces inflammatory pain. Studies also prove this essential oil helps kill parasites and undesirable bacteria in the human body and even alleviates symptoms of the H1N1 Swine Flu Virus. - October 22, 2009 - Greenfield Naturals, LLC
MedPro Rx Client Discusses Benefits of IVIg Therapy in New Podcast
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medication, has announced the release of a new podcast discussing IVIg therapy. In the podcast, Catherine Russo, a... - October 18, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Milestone Publication for Informa's Highly-Regarded Book Series
Informa Healthcare is celebrating the 200th volume of one of its most popular books series, Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences. The milestone publication - International Pharmaceutical Product Registration, Second Edition written by Anthony C. Cartwright and Dr. Brian R. Matthews – is one... - October 18, 2009 - Informa Healthcare
CMR Institute: Ethics, Compliance Education Key to BioPharm Industry’s Strategic Goals
Proactive ethics and compliance training benefits long-range goals when part of corporate culture. - October 17, 2009 - CMR Institute
LCH Clinical Research, LLC to Host Wine and Cheese Networking Event
LCH Clinical Research, LLC, an Atlanta-based research company announces its networking event Lynn Harding, CEO of LCH Clinical Research has over 15 years of experience in clinical research. She is a key leader in a movement to make LCH Clinical Research the premiere destination for clinical... - October 16, 2009 - LCH Clinical Research, LLC
ALPCO Introduces Immundiagnostik Bone Sialoprotein (BSP) ELISA to North America
ALPCO Diagnostics introduces Immundiagnostik's Bone Sialoprotein ELISA to North America. The BSP ELISA exhibits outstanding sensitivity and specificity for the underglycosylated or carbohydrate deficient Bone Sialoprotein. - October 15, 2009 - ALPCO
Clinical Professionals Start Up on Twitter and YouTube
After a Successful office expansion, Clinical Professionals break new ground with both a new Twitter account and a new YouTube channel with which to reach more applicants personally. - October 09, 2009 - Clinical Professionals
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy Experts Continue Interpreting New FDA REMS Guidance
Recently, the FDA issued a very important draft guidance for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies for formatting, assessing and modifying Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategies (REMS) to ensure the safe use of pharmaceutical products. Experts are now reviewing and interpreting this draft FDA guidance in a series of blogs. - October 09, 2009 - ParagonRx
ALPCO and Athera Biotechnologies Sign Distribution Agreement in North America
ALPCO Diagnostics, a leading developer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits, is pleased to announce that they have signed with Athera Biotechnologies as their new distribution channel in the North America. Sean Conley, COO of ALPCO, said “We are very excited about the... - October 06, 2009 - ALPCO
ANAVEX Contracts FORENAP Pharma for Clinical Trials of ANAVEX 2-73 in Alzheimer’s Disease
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. has selected FORENAP Pharma EURL as the contract research organization (CRO). - October 02, 2009 - Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Top Women-Owned Businesses List
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medication, has announced that MedPro Rx has been recognized by the Triangle Business Journal as one of the top... - October 01, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) to Highlight Product Innovations at Upcoming BioProcess International(TM) Exhibition
Silicone tubing and manifold manufacturer AdvantaPure will exhibit its latest high purity product developments at the upcoming trade show to be held October 12-16, 2009, in Raleigh, NC. The company offers products for single use biopharmaceutical process systems that include tubing sets, molded silicone manifolds and container closures, AdvantaFlex(TM) TPE tubing, and DocuLink(TM), a new manifold identification system. - September 30, 2009 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Kazio Networks Introduces a One Day Industrial Ethernet Assessment Service for Manufacturing/ Production Plants and Control Systems
Kazio Networks introduces the State of the Network service. It is a one day Industrial Ethernet assessment and audit service to help manufacturing/ production plants document their data networks. - September 25, 2009 - Kazio Networks
Secure Medical, Inc. Recognizes Online Pharmacy ApexRx.com for 10 Years of Reliable eCommerce
ApexRx.com, which recently celebrated its 10th year of operations as an online pharmacy, has been commended by Secure Medical, Inc. with its distinguished Professional Excellence Award. Secure Medical provides secure data centers and other services to ecommerce websites that meet the strict... - September 24, 2009 - ApexRX.com
MedPro Rx, Inc. Named Local Presenting Sponsor for North Carolina Hemophilia Walk
Nancy McFarlane, president of MedPro Rx, Inc. (www.medprorx.com), a provider of specialty pharmacy services to clients with chronic illnesses who need clotting factor, IVIg and other medication, has announced that the company is the local presenting sponsor for the North Carolina Hemophilia Walk,... - September 24, 2009 - MedPro Rx, Inc.
Differential Integration of Biological Systems (DIBS) and Its Application in Curing Coronary Artery Disease
Dr Ravishankar Polisetty presented, in his keynote lecture, an interesting concept of DIBS (Differential Integration of Biological Systems), which he developed over several years and presented for the first time in The 3rd Antwerp Medical Congress in the Antwerp medical University. Sidney Brenner... - September 23, 2009 - Sai Ganga Panacea LLC
Anavex Completes Scale-Up Manufacturing of ANAVEX 2-73 for Phase I Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trials
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. today announced the completion of scale-up manufacturing of ANAVEX 2-73, its lead compound for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. - September 23, 2009 - Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
Cerno Bioscience’s MassWorksTM Has Proven to be 99% Accurate Software for the Identification of Unknown Compounds
MassWorks employs Cerno’s patented calibration technology to equip unit mass resolution mass spectrometers with up to 100 times more mass accuracy and unparallel Spectral Accuracy through exact isotope modeling. Through MassWorks, customers can utilize unit mass resolution mass spectrometers to identify the formulas of unknown compounds. This function, before MassWorks, was usually reserved for more expensive high resolution mass spectrometers. - September 22, 2009 - Cerno Bioscience
Diffuse Reflectance Capability Extends Range of Applications for Exoscan Hand-Held FTIR
A2 Technologies recently announced that the Exoscan hand-held FTIR is now available with diffuse reflectance sampling interface. This capability greatly extends the range of applications for the Exoscan system. With the diffuse reflectance sampling capability, Exoscan can tackle an increased... - September 22, 2009 - A2 Technologies
Leading Analyst Case Study: Global Pharma Leader Gains Significant Process Improvements and ROI from Holistic Revenue Management
Model N’s Integrated Approach Reduces Regulatory and Financial Risk - September 17, 2009 - Model N, Inc.
DZS Software’s Clinical Trial Management Software (CTMS) Selected by PhotoThera, Inc., a Carlsbad, California Medical Device Manufacturer
ClinPlus® web-based (CTMS) proves to be best choice for proprietary device technology using transcranial laser therapy (TLT) for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke and other neurological diseases and disorders. - September 16, 2009 - DZS Software Solutions