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GE Animals to Exhibit at Livestock Biotech Summit
August 25, 2010 1:37 pm | by Biotechnology Industry Organization | CommentsWASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, August 25, 2010) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will present an exciting exhibit of genetically engineered (GE) animal technologies at its Livestock Biotech Summit. The first national industry conference on GE animal technologies will take...
Ironman Competitor with Diabetes Encourages Others to Live Without Limits; Inspiring Triathlete Participates in Health Fair at The Medicine Stop 5525 South Pulaski Road, Chica...
August 25, 2010 1:35 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsCHICAGO, Aug. 25 /- WHO/ WHAT: As part of an inspirational nationwide tour, "Iron Andy" Holder, a triathlete who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 36, will be at The Medicine Stop in Chicago on Thursday, August 26 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. He will speak to patients at...
Sysmex America Awarded National Novation GPO Contract for Automated Urinalysis
August 25, 2010 1:34 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsMUNDELEIN, Ill., Aug. 25 /- Sysmex, a global leader in medical diagnostic testing equipment and information systems technology, today announced a three-year sole source microscopic urinalysis contract agreement with group purchasing organization Novation. Novation is the leading...
U.S. Navy Reaches Agreement to Purchase QBC STAR Hematology Analyzers for Use on its Surface Fleet
August 25, 2010 1:34 pm | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsPORT MATILDA, Pa., Aug. 25 /- QBC Diagnostics was awarded one of the largest contracts in company history, as the United States Navy has agreed to install QBC STAR hematology analyzers on surface ships throughout the world. The QBC STAR provides users a 9-parameter complete blood count...
TimeOut Capsules: Undeclared Drug Ingredient
August 25, 2010 1:30 pm | by U.S. Food & Drug Administration | CommentsProduct marketed as dietary supplement contains undeclared hydroxythiohomosildenafil, a chemical similar to sildenafil, which may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.
Stryker buys Gaymar Industries for $150 million
August 25, 2010 9:45 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsMedical device maker Stryker Corp. said Wednesday it agreed to buy privately held Gaymar Industries for $150 million in cash.The boards of both companies have approved the sale, which is expected to close by Oct. 1.Stryker, which makes hip and knee implants and other orthopedic devices and...
Career Direction for Children – Preparing for Sustainable Careers in Growth Industries
August 25, 2010 9:38 am | by Society of Manufacturing Engineers | CommentsDEARBORN, Mich., August 24, 2010 - Children are fascinated by things their parents no longer see, solve problems with simple solutions, and if left to explore, are naturally exhilarated by learning. The first step in providing career direction for children is making sure they have simple...
Brain imaging gives new insight into mental disorders
August 25, 2010 9:36 am | by Baylor College of Medicine | CommentsA new kind of psychiatry built on objective measures derived from functional magnetic resonance imaging (or fMRI) of the brain performed while patients play economic games could provide new insight into the diagnosis and, eventually, treatment of mental disorders, said researchers from...
AACR Supports NIH Stem Cell Research
August 25, 2010 9:34 am | by AACR | CommentsPHILADELPHIA - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the world's oldest and largest cancer research organization, reiterates its support for the responsible conduct of human embryonic stem cell research that, up until this week, was funded by the National Institutes of...
MasXtreme Capsules (Natural Wellness) - product contains undeclared drug ingredient
August 25, 2010 9:30 am | by U.S. Food & Drug Administration | CommentsUPDATED 08/25/2010. Product marketed as dietary supplement contains undeclared Aminotadalafil, which may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.
Biodel to net $9.4M from stock offering
August 25, 2010 7:33 am | by Mass High Tech: The Journal of New England Technology | CommentsBiodel Inc., a diabetes-focused therapeutics firm in Danbury, Conn., has announced a registered direct offering of almost 2.4 million shares of common stock and warrants to buy the same number of shares, which will bring about $9.4 million to the biotech.
Octagam [Immune Globulin Intravenous (human)] 5 & #37; Liquid Preparation: Market Withdrawal - Risk of Thromboembolic Events
August 25, 2010 7:33 am | by U.S. Food & Drug Administration | CommentsCustomers asked to immediately quarantine the use of affected lots due to the potential for serious thromboembolic events.
Pharmacovigilance Breakthrough: Henry Ford Health System Partners with Rexam and Med Time Technology to Remind Patients to Take Prescription Medication "As Prescribed" to redu...
August 25, 2010 7:32 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsDEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 25 /- A leader in healthcare, Henry Ford Health System will introduce at its hospitals and pharmacies "The Pill Timer," representing a "breakthrough" designed to improve treatment outcomes and reduce adverse drug events often resulting in costly hospital admissions...
Reportlinker Adds Pharmaceutical M & A in the Asia-Pacific Region - India and China drive regional activity but Japan still dominates high value transactions
August 25, 2010 7:32 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsNEW YORK, Aug. 25 /- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Pharmaceutical M&A in the Asia-Pacific Region – India and China drive regional activity but Japan still dominates high value transactions...
PharMEDium Elects William R. Spalding to Board of Directors
August 25, 2010 7:32 am | by Bio-Medicine.Org | CommentsLAKE FOREST, Ill., Aug. 25 /- David N. Jonas, Chairman and CEO of PharMEDium Healthcare Corporation announced the election of William R. Spalding to the company's Board of Directors. Spalding is Co-founder and Principal of The Crawford Spalding Group, an advisory and management services...
