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Asia pump experiences global success
June 30, 2010 9:38 am | by I-Micronews | CommentsSyrris sells 40 flow pumps in under 4 months
A new angle on biosensing
June 30, 2010 9:38 am | by I-Micronews | CommentsTuning a little-known parameter optimizes plasmonic crystal biosensors for biomedical and environment applications.
S & P raises Kinetic Concepts corp. credit rating
June 30, 2010 8:45 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsStandard & Poor's Ratings Services said Wednesday it raised its corporate credit rating for medical technology company Kinetic Concepts Inc., citing its improved financial risk profile.S&P increased the rating to "BB+" — its highest non-investment or junk grade rating — from "BB." The outlook...
Retailer Finds Sustainable DCs Provide Positive ROI
June 30, 2010 8:35 am | by Material Handling Industry of America | CommentsCrate & Barrel has found that operating a sustainable distribution center (DC) has financial benefits in addition to environmental ones.John Ling, vice president of supply chain management for Crate & Barrel spoke on the "Business Case for
Pfizer Inc and GoIndustry DoveBid Partner to Auction Surplus Equipment from R & D Facilities Across the United States
June 30, 2010 8:34 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsBALTIMORE , June 30 /- GoIndustry DoveBid announces the Pfizer asset disposition program, which will see auctions of surplus assets from Pfizer's facilities across the United States . Over 500 lots per week will be available via online auction as part of GoIndustry DoveBid's ongoing...
Biospherics Acquires Global Patent Rights from University of Kentucky Research Foundation to Develop Tagatose as a Trigylcerides Therapy
June 30, 2010 8:34 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsBETHESDA, Md. , June 30 /- Spherix Incorporated (Nasdaq: SPEX ), an innovator in biotechnology for therapy in diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and atherosclerosis; and providers of technical and regulatory consulting services to food, supplement, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies,...
AMS Receives 510(k) Clearance of Its Revolutionary MoXy(TM) Liquid Cooled Fiber for Fast, Safe Treatment of Enlarged Prostate
June 30, 2010 8:34 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsMINNETONKA, Minn. , June 30 /- American Medical Systems® (AMS) (Nasdaq: AMMD ), a leading provider of world-class devices and therapies for both male and female pelvic health, today announced the 510(k) clearance of its revolutionary MoXy™ Liquid Cooled Fiber. Designed to be...
New Leapfrog Report: A Call to Action on Improving the Safety of Computerized Prescribing Systems
June 30, 2010 8:34 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsLack of Testing and Monitoring By Hospitals and Vendors Potentially Jeopardizes Patients -- But Solutions Are Available WASHINGTON , June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Health information technology could inadvertently result in harm to patients without proper monitoring, according to a...
OXIS International Assumes Control and Exploitation Rights to Key L-Ergothioneine Patent Filing Representing a Major Market Opportunity
June 30, 2010 8:33 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. , June 30 /- OXIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (OTC Bulletin Board: OXIS, Paris: OXI), is extremely pleased to announce that it has assumed control and future exploitation rights to International Patent PCT Application PCY/US2008/059831. The invention centers on the use of...
Medolutions and COCSA Expand Relationship to Benefit the Chiropractic Profession
June 30, 2010 8:33 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsDUBLIN, Ohio , June 30 /- Medolutions, LLC, the manufacturer of the patented Bio-Back Lumbar Orthosis and the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA) are pleased to announce that they have executed the COCSA Affinity Agreement. This agreement will introduce a new...
Simbionix and USF Receive Grant to Support Development of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Simulation
June 30, 2010 8:33 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsCLEVELAND, Ohio , June 30, 2010 /- Simbionix Ltd., a subsidiary of Simbionix USA Corporation, the world's leading provider of medical education and simulation training products for medical professionals and the healthcare industry, and USF Health, an organization dedicated to creating a...
Biomerix Ventral Hernia Repair Mesh Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance
June 30, 2010 8:33 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsFREMONT, Calif. , June 30 /- Biomerix Corporation announced today that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) Clearance to market its Biomerix Ventral Hernia Repair Mesh, the latest addition to its innovative portfolio of soft tissue repair devices. The Biomerix...
Do eggs matured in the laboratory result in babies with Large Offspring syndrome?
June 30, 2010 6:40 am | by EurekAlert | Comments(European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) A review of studies of babies born after in vitro maturation fertility treatment has suggested that they are more likely to be born larger than normal and to have more difficult births requiring more obstetric interventions...
Hoag Breast Care Center Installs Xoft Electronic Brachytherapy System for IORT Program
June 30, 2010 6:39 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsNEWPORT BEACH, Calif. , June 30 /- Xoft, the leading provider of FDA-cleared Electronic Brachytherapy Systems, announced today that Hoag Breast Care Center of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, Calif. , has recently installed an Axxent® Electronic Brachytherapy,...
Concord Medical Announces Share Repurchase Program
June 30, 2010 6:36 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsBEIJING , June 30 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited ("Concord Medical" or the "Company") (NYSE: CCM ), operator of the largest network of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging centers in China , today announced that its board of directors approved a...
