Press Releases by Category Health & Medicine
Working Demonstration of the Gamlen Tablet Press Planned for AAPS Exposition in …
Gamlen Tableting Limited will be demonstrating the latest model of the Gamlen Tablet Press at the AAPS exposition in Washington DC.
Standon, Staffordshire, October 27, 2011 -- Gamlen Tableting Ltd manufactures the Gamlen Tablet Press, a unique machine specifically developed to assist in the formulation development and process control of oral solid dosage products and manufacturing processes. With broad application, the Gamlen Tablet Press has been widely recognised as a valuable…
Michigan Wellness Council Appoints its First Board of Directors
The Michigan Wellness Council (MWC), formerly the Oakland County Wellness Coalition, is pleased to announce the appointment of its first board of directors.
Troy, MI, October 27, 2011 -- The Michigan Wellness Council (MWC), formerly the Oakland County Wellness Coalition, is pleased to announce the appointment of its first board of directors.
The new board consists of 13 members including its four-member executive board: Chairman Scott Foster, President, Wellco; Vice Chair Michele…
Locate Jobs Network Adds Medical Imaging Job Board
Ellicott City, MD – October 26, 2011 -- Locate Jobs Network, a nationwide network of niche job boards, has launched the latest of its highly-targeted job search and recruiting websites. The new job board, Medical Imaging Jobs - www.medicalimagingjobs.org - will focus on providing employers and recruiters with a targeted recruiting resource by offering fee-based job posting services as well as a monthly job posting subscription service that allows unlimited…
Opportunities for New Clinical Trial Partnerships in the UK to be Highlighted at …
The strength of the UK’s clinical trial sector is well recognised internationally. At present it is estimated that the UK accounts for over 40% of the medicinal products currently in late-stage clinical trials in Europe. In addition, the country’s regulatory environment is viewed as providing a good balance between protecting human and environmental safety, and promoting innovation and entrepreneurial endeavour. These features are set to be highlighted at a unique…
SFL to showcase its regulatory expertise at the SwAPP/SGPM Symposium in Zurich
SFL is pleased to announce its participation and support of the 15th Joint Swiss Symposium on Pharmaceutical Medicine (SwAPP/SGPM). This important event will be held on Wednesday, 23 November 2011 at Grünenhof, UBS, Zurich. This year’s symposium will address topics such as Benefit-Risk Assessment, Updates from Swissmedic, Special Populations, EU Regulation of Medical Devices and Combination Products, and include a state of the art lecture on Advanced Therapies and Nanomedicine.…
Formulation Key to Over-Encapsulation, Metrics AAPS Poster Shows
Improper over-encapsulation compromises prodrug dissolution during stressed stability storage
Even during over-encapsulation – a process some in the pharmaceutical industry would consider relatively trivial – smart formulation is critical to drug efficacy.
So demonstrated Dr. Brad Gold, director of pharmaceutical development and new technology at Metrics Inc., during his poster presentation Oct. 26 at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists annual conference.
In his presentation, Gold described how a client’s promising…
Cancer Cover, The Grey Area of Private Medical Cover, Clarified By Health Insura …
With the number of successful cancer drugs in the UK having risen dramatically over the last 30 years, people are increasingly turning to private medical cover in order to take advantage of excellent new treatments that are not available on the NHS.
But insurance experts have warned that cancer cover can be a ‘grey area’ of private medical cover. Some health insurance customers are unaware that they not eligible for advanced…
Parkinson Research Foundation PRF Encourages Patients To Attend Upcoming Cruise …
PRF is hosting its fourth educational cruise from January 8 – 15, 2012. Cruisers will set sail out of Port Canaveral, Florida on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas to embark on a seven-night Western Caribbean adventure.
The Parkinson Research Foundation (PRF) developed an educational cruise program to help Parkinson patients, caregivers and their loved ones learn about Parkinson’s and connect with fellow patients from across the world. Each PRF…
“Shining A Light Against Mouth Cancer”
“Light Against Cancer” (www.light-against-cancer.com) is to work closely with the Mouth Cancer Foundation, the UK’s leading head and neck cancer charity, for the benefit of head and neck cancer patients.
Frankfurt, October 26, 2011 – The German “Light against cancer“ initiative and the world renowned Mouth Cancer Foundation have agreed to work closely in the fight against cancer. Both agree that patients need the information and access to the fact that…
Breathing Exercises Are Key to Relieving Stress, Say Experts
New York, NY - October 26, 2011 -- Many specialists believe that breathing exercises are essential to relieve stress. Yet reaping their benefits requires recognizing the need for such exercises.
“Recognizing the true extent of stress in our lives can be difficult,” say boomer generation health experts Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel, authors of the new book TurboCharged: Accelerate Your Fat Burning Metabolism, Get Lean Fast and Leave Diet and…
Organ Transplantation: Children as Donors
The field of organ transplantation is at its most poignant when a child dies in circumstances where he/she may be considered a potential donor. Undeniably the death of a child is one of the most distressing of bereavements as parents naturally expect to outlive their children. Marion J. Sibelink and colleagues (Medical Center Groningen/NL) analyzed key issues that needed to be resolved to enhance the probability of the best parental…
Colorcon, Inc. Introduces Opadry® 200 Optimized Performance Film Coatings
HARLEYSVILLE, Pa., -- Colorcon, Inc. will introduce a new optimized performance film coating system, Opadry® 200, during the week of October 24, 2011 at both the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. (Booth #2237) and the CPhI Worldwide Event in Frankfurt, Germany (Stand #42J05). Opadry 200 represents Colorcon's continued innovation and leadership in ensuring a full line of functional options for pharmaceutical formulators.
Colorcon…
Research Study Discovers Interesting Statistics on Hospital Websites
Minneapolis, MN October 25th, 2011: Siteimprove found interesting data while researching the top 25 cancer hospital websites. They collected data such as average number of broken links and misspellings. Other findings were accessibility and platform dependent document figures. The cancer hospital list used to implement this study is from US News best ranking cancer hospitals of 2011.
From the study, the most surprising number was…
Hair Removal Laser Now Available for at-Home Use
TRIA Beauty, the pioneer of light-based skincare solutions and category leader for at-home hair removal, introduces the third generation of the TRIA Hair Removal Laser to the European market. The central warehousing and fulfilment for TRIA Beauty in Europe will be handled by RHIEM.
Voerde, 25. October 2011 – TRIA Beauty’s origin goes back to the invention of the LightSheer® Diode Laser, the first laser hair removal system designed for…
Pharmacy OneSource Announces Free Webinar on Pharmacist-Patient Experience with …
Dual Perspective from Healthcare Provider and Patient
Bellevue, Wash. -- Wolters Kluwer Health announced today that Pharmacy OneSource, an online resource for hospital pharmacists, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Mark Shigihara, RPh, CMR, in "Living Lessons - The Patient Journey."
Shigihara will discuss the patient journey from the dual perspective of a healthcare provider and a patient. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly cancers but Mark has battled…
Aeromedevac, Inc. Adds New Lear Jet to Its Fleet
Aeromedevac, Inc., the San Diego-based air ambulance provider servicing patients in the U.S. and Mexico, announced the expansion of its fleet with the addition of a Learjet 35-A today.
The new Learjet is known as the workhorse of the air ambulance industry. It has a 36-inch-wide cargo door for safe and rapid patient loading and unloading. It has the fuel range of 2,200 miles, which will allow Aeromedevac, Inc. to fly…
Lancaster General Health Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Lancaster General Health Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in Lancaster, PA, has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Lancaster General Health Urgent Care’s friendly, experienced physicians and staff provide prompt, professional care and treatment of a wide range of illnesses and injuries.
Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center is able to measure the quality of its services…
Patient Advocates to Present at PACE Conference
Eye for Pharma will be hosting the 8th Annual Patient Adherence, Communication and Engagement (PACE) USA 2011 Conference on 24th-25th October at The Double Tree Hotel, Philadelphia PA.
Peapack, NJ, October 24, 2011 -- Eye for Pharma will be hosting the 8th Annual Patient Adherence, Communication and Engagement (PACE) USA 2011 Conference on the 24th-25th of October at The Double Tree Hotel, Philadelphia PA.
This is a two day pharmaceutical conference…
New Director of Marketing and Operations for Sun Dental Labs
Clearwater, Florida (October 20, 2011) – Sun Dental Labs, a world-wide manufacturer of dental products, is pleased to announce the promotion of Stephanie Jones from Marketing Director to Director of Marketing and Operations/General Manager.
Stephanie has been with Sun Dental Labs for just nine months, but she has been instrumental in rolling out a new quality control system, introducing several new products and ramping up digital marketing efforts.
“It has been…
The Urgent Care Trend and the Need for Board Certification in Urgent Care Medici …
For several years, descriptions of the healthcare system in the United States have included phrases such as “serious emergency room overcrowding,” “unraveling safety net,” and “emergency medicine in crisis.” Every year, more than 119 million patients visit hospital emergency departments, and approximately 40 percent of those patients have conditions that do not require high-level emergency care. The steadily increasing need for immediate care in this country has resulted in overcrowded…
Evolution in Drug Delivery Devices Creating Opportunities for Engineered Materia …
(Nashua, NH) – While tablets and capsules designed to be taken orally represent the largest segment of the pharmaceutical industry, alternative drug delivery methods continue to grow in response to drug stability, safety and patient compliance issues. In order to take full advantage of these healthcare realities, drug device developers are exploring new ways to utilize advanced materials and fabrication processes to create drug-device combination products that can meet the…
Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Week
Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare held its annual luncheon Friday, October 7, 2011 in recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week. In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of the efforts made by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to raise awareness on mental illness. The luncheon featured guest speaker, acclaimed author Margaret Hawkins, to discuss her recent book How…
Rising tendencies towards self-treatment drives the Indian OTC drug market, find …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches a report on the OTC Pharmaceuticals Market in India 2011 as part of Netscribes’ Healthcare Industry report series.
Mumbai, India – October 21, 2011– Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting Solutions Company, announces the launch of its OTC Drug Market in India 2011 report. India has a huge self medicated patient base, which is expected to provide a boost to the Indian OTC market.
The…
Insomnia Choices – Antidepressants, Sleeping Drugs, Natural Remedies
The 2011 “Sleep in America” poll results were recently released from the National Sleep Foundation. More than half of all Americans (60%) said they experienced a sleep problem every night or almost every night. This ranged from snoring, waking in the night, waking up too early, or feeling un-refreshed when getting up in the morning. This overall increase in insomnia has been bringing people to their doctors,…
'World revenues for epigenetic therapies and technologies will reach $2.73bn in …
20 October 2011. London. UK. A new report by visiongain, a London-based business information company, predicts that world revenues for epigenetic therapies and technologies will reach $2.73bn in 2015.
Strong uptake of epigenetic technologies, including drug discovery and research tools, will drive this growth. This overall market will grow with a CAGR of 16% between 2010 and 2015, according to Epigenetic Therapies and Technologies: World Market Prospects 2011-2021, published in…
IAPAM Offers Physicians the Best Botox ® and Other Injectables Education
The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® and Dermal Filler Training provides physicians with all the resources, information and tools to effectively and safely deliver minimally invasive treatments to their patients.
Las Vegas, NV, October 20, 2011 -- Yes, it is hard to believe, but there advertisements for “FDA approved Botox ® at $20 for a 100iu vial.” However, the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox ® and Dermal Filler…
MakroCare Received Best Biotech Award 2011 from U.S. Commerce
BIOTECH - MakroCare has been selected for the 2nd time for Best Biotech award in the biotech services category by US Commerce Association.
MakroCare has been supporting Biotech firms in accelerating development programs that need highly skilled resources. Experience, Knowledge, and talent always makes difference in any industry. Especially in biotech, most of the work is highly complex and right team is extremely important for development programs. MakroCare utilizes resources form…
iRO Data Logger for Simple, Convenient and Comprehensive Temporary Data Collecti …
Temporary data logging is needed in many applications for process optimization, quality assurance, troubleshooting purposes or simply where access is limited. The iRO temporary data logger from METTLER TOLEDO offers a unique solution providing comprehensive data, and easy installation and commissioning thanks to a new technology for analytical measurement systems.
The iRO (Intelligent remote operation) data logger records real-time measurements from in-line process analytical sensors. Designed for temporary installation, the unit…
Better Control, Healthier Yields: Biotech Process Analytical Technology
METTLER TOLEDO recently published a white paper entitled "Process Analytical Technology (PAT) for Biotech: A Review of Recently Reported Applications in Fermentation and Bioprocessing." The paper explores how Process Analytical Technologies, or PATs, help optimize fermentation and bioprocess actions critical to pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, commodity chemical, and bulk fuel development and manufacturing.
"PAT instrumentation, with applications from the laboratory to production scale, helps ensure bioprocesses are performing as designed to …
Laser Liposuction - procedure
Laser Liposuction:
Laser liposuction, also known as Laser Assisted Lipolysis or LAL, is a popular liposuction procedure that uses lasers to break up the fat for easier removal. During laser liposuction, a solution containing anesthetic is first injected in order to begin breaking down fat in the treatment area. Then a thin tube is inserted under the skin. Laser energy is used to dissolve the fat so that it can be…
Clinical Research Certificate Programs With Internship In India
It is an established fact that Clinical Research Industry is considered multibillion dollar industry and there can be no 'Recession' for the rapidly increasing dreadful diseases that cause high mortality and morbidity in almost every region of the World,irrespective any global economic slowdown/recession. But the Global Biopharmaceutical ,Medical Device and Cosmetic Industry and other Sponsors of R&D ( Research and Development) have been enduring many constraints including severe financial…
UMDNJ Develops Innovative Online Education Addressing Organ and Tissue Donation …
(NEWARK, NJ, USA – October 19, 2011) In response to the “New Jersey Hero Act,” legislation, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) will address the need for professional health education in organ and tissue donation and recovery with a series of online continuing education activities.
The “New Jersey Hero Act,” enacted by the New Jersey Legislature and General Assembly, outlines the State’s renewed public policy of…
The Gift of Attention Deficit Disorder
“Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) is an evolutionary process not a disability,” asserted Dr. Kevin, author of “Managing the Gift of Your ADD/HD Child” on Lon Woodbury’s Internet Talk Radio Show “Parent Choices for Struggling Teens” on October 17, 2011 at LATalkRadio at http://www.latalkradio.com.
“By the mid-19th century, society started to transition from physical survival being a top priority to one with advancements that allowed more time to focus on improving…
Lon Woodbury Hosts Tour of Fulshear Ranch: First-ever Streamed Live on the Inter …
The first live streamed internet tour of a residential treatment program was recently completed by Lon Woodbury, President-Woodbury Reports. This offers new possibilities for parents, clients and referral sources that are not able to physically visit a program.
On September 22, 2011 Lon Woodbury hosted a tour of Fulshear Ranch Academy. He partnered with InnerChange’s Director of Social Media, Steven Walters, who filmed the tour and streamed it over…
Bizmatics Announces Medical Billing Services to Complement PrognoCIS EMR and PM …
October 19, 2011 (San Jose, CA) – Leading EMR software provider Bizmatics Inc. has officially introduced their full-service, in-house electronic medical billing service to complement PrognoCIS EMR – their flagship electronic medical record system. This new service, which focuses on improved Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), offers practices an integrated EMR, practice management and billing service to streamline office efficiency and simplify collection processes.
Medical practice collections have been cut…
Rise of Pregnancy in Older Women Will Have Societal Consequences, Warns Fertilit …
October 19, 2011 (New York, NY) - The US has been trending toward higher rates of pregnancy in older women in the past several years, reports New York’s Center for Human Reproduction. Birth data for the United States indicates that birth rates have been increasing for women over 40, and this sector now represents the fastest growing group of women having children.
Different societal developments contribute to this development.…
NATIONAL COMPANY MARKS WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY
To mark World Arthritis Day (12th October 2011), a leading British bathing solutions manufacturer has teamed up with the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) to help people understand what it really is like to suffer with arthritis, a condition that effects over 10 million people in the UK both young and old, 680,000 of which have rheumatoid arthritis.
National company Care in Bathing, which provides a range of bathing solutions for…
NEW LEVELS OF CUT PROTECTION FROM DYNEEMA® PARTNERS AT A+A
The Netherlands, 18 October 2011 - A number of licensee partners of DSM Dyneema will be introducing protective gloves featuring the latest Dyneema® Diamond Technology at the forthcoming A+A safety and security trade fair (Düsseldorf, October 18-21).
This latest fiber innovation allows licensed partners of DSM Dyneema including Sweden’s Ejendals, the UK’s BM Polyco and Honeywell Safety Products in France to develop gloves with impressive cut protection without compromising on…
ENovate Biolife reports encouraging results for their Rhinitis Product
ENovate Biolife, a specialty healthcare company, announced new data showing how the company’s lead investigational product E-RH-06 will work for the metabolic management of chronic or recurrent, non-infective nasal congestion with-or-without rhinorrhea.
Acute or chronic inflammation of nasal mucous membrane is a hallmark of rhinitis, which may be caused by viruses, bacteria or irritants. The inflammation results in the generation of excessive amounts of mucus, nasal congestion, sneezing and itchiness…
Hollandia Produce Wins PMA Impact Award for Butter Lettuce Packaging
Hollandia Produce, LLC.’s New Butter Lettuce Squircle Clamshell Wins 2011 PMA Impact Award for Excellence in Packaging
Carpinteria, CA, October 19, 2011 -- Hollandia Produce, LLCs, innovative produce squircle clamshell and shipping container won one of the five 2011 PMA Impact Awards for Excellence in Packaging last week in Atlanta, Georgia at the 2011 Produce Marketing Association conference. In its 5th year, the PMA Impact Award is presented to companies recognized…
Why is Manuka Honey so Expensive?
Concern over the high cost of Manuka honey has consumers wondering why some brands are more expensive than others.
The global demand for Manuka honey far exceeds the supply. Any time this occurs, the price of that commodity increases. Another possible occurrence is the creation of a black market. The honey association in New Zealand acknowledges that there is more Manuka honey sold than is harvested. This…
How EFT Turned One Person’s Life Around.
Today Annabel Fisher is a vibrant and energetic woman. She is the founder and the organizer of the Canadian EFT Gathering which will be celebrating its second anniversary October 29 and 30 in Vancouver. Just speaking with her you feel the passion that is her life. Her outlook is as sunny as her smile, her attitude of gratitude knows no bounds.
But it wasn’t always so.
In…
PharmAccess Foundation and North Star Alliance announce Core Partnership
The newest partner to join North Star Alliance will ensure quality standardization and sustainability across the Roadside Wellness Centre Network
PharmAccess Foundation (PharmAccess) and North Star Alliance (North Star) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, making PharmAccess the sixth core partner of North Star. North Star provides health and safety services to mobile workers and communities living along Africa’s transport corridors through a growing network of health clinics (Roadside Wellness Centres). PharmAccess…
10th World Food Technology & Innovation Forum 2012
10th World Food Technology & Innovation Forum 2012
29th February – 1st March 2012,
City West Hotel Dublin, Ireland
foodinnovate.com
“The conference was well worth attending to get different perspectives on innovation and burning issues. There was a good feeling of 'we're all in it together so let’s share information.”
Senior Product Development Technologist, Heinz
The 10th Annual World Food Technology and Innovation Forum 2012 gathers the world leaders in research and development, innovation and NPD…
LIGHTER AND MORE COMFORTABLE BODY ARMOR FROM BSST GMBH USING DYNEEMA® SB71 FROM …
The Netherlands, October 17, 2011 - SB71, a new and innovative ballistic material from DSM Dyneema, is a uni-directional (UD) grade made of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber which demonstrates improved performance. This ultimately is reflected in a lower weight protection system that meets current requirements in North America and Germany.
BSST GmbH, based in Nellingen Germany, is the supplier of choice for a number of police, customs, military…
DSM DYNEEMA INTRODUCES DYNEEMA® SB71
New material grade advances soft ballistics with minimum weight and maximum performance
The Netherlands, October 17, 2011 - DSM Dyneema has announced the global introduction of a new innovative light weight ballistic material for use in Law Enforcement and Military protective vests. High performance Dyneema® SB71, a unidirectional (UD) grade made of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber from DSM Dyneema, was specifically designed and developed for use in ballistic…
QuickMedical Launches CardioChek Cholesterol Monitor for Home Use
QuickMedical announced today availability of the new CardioCheck cholesterol testing device for home use. Manufactured by Polymer Technology Systems, the CardioChek® is a hand-held analyzer used with test strips to measure specific whole blood indicators related to heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions. The analyzer can hold up to 30 results in memory and can be programmed in one of six languages.
“With higher insurance deductibles, people don’t want to…
Home Care Assistance Releases Second Edition of Happy to 102: The Best Kept Secr …
(Palo Alto, CA – October 17, 2011) Home Care Assistance, North America’s premier provider of in-home care for seniors, is proud to announce the release of the second edition of Happy to 102: The Best Kept Secrets to a Long and Happy Life. Due to the exceptional response and positive feedback from the medical community, senior care industry professionals and older adults around the world, Home Care Assistance has decided…
National Eating Disorders Association Launches Interactive Teen Website, Proud2B …
NEW YORK CITY — The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) announced the launch of an interactive teen website, Proud2Bme.org, during its ninth annual conference, held over the weekend in Los Angeles, Calif.
Proud2Bme is dedicated to promoting healthy attitudes about food, weight and body image, targeting teens and young adults. The site was built by JPMorgan Chase’s Technology for Social Good volunteer efforts and in collaboration with computer science…
Jacques P. Barber, Ph.D. to Speak on Integrating Psychotherapy Research with Cli …
GARDEN CITY, NY, October 2011—Adelphi University is proud to present Jacques P. Barber., Ph.D., who will deliver “Integrating Psychotherapy Research and Clinical Practice: A Personal Journey” on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Dr. Barber will present his work in evaluating the efficacy of dynamic therapy and discuss how different…
