Biotech/Biomedical/Health News

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

• Versatile Packagers Announces Customizable Warehouse Management System --- TAMPA, Fla., May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:56 AM
  Tampa-based contract packaging company, Versatile Packagers, has announced that its warehouse management system is entirely customizable for its customers' needs. Versatile Packagers utilizes over 150,000 square feet of warehouse space for product storage, fulfillment and distribution. With their state of the art warehouse management and order processing system, they enable their customers to manage their inventory effectively and efficiently. Versatile Packagers' customizable warehousing allows customers to only pay for the space that they utilize each month. Space can be leased ... read more
• ISG Solutions Launches Dynamics GP Solutions Group to Provide Accounting Software and Support to Associations --- ROCKVILLE, Md., May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:45 AM
  ISG Solutions, a software developer and solution provider that specializes in working with associations, announced that it has launched an accounting software and support practice built around Microsoft Dynamics GP. The new group will offer sales, implementation, customization and support for Dynamics GP. Other services will include integration of Dynamics GP with the iMIS association management software, and consulting services relating to optimizing accounting and financial management processes using Dynamics GP. Farhad Nourbaksh has joined ISG Solutions to lead the Dynamics ... read more
• Wisair to Demonstrate Wirelessly Connected Android Tablet During Computex Taipei 2011 --- CAMPBELL, Calif., May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:34 AM
  Wisair, the leading provider of single-chip based Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Wireless USB solutions, announced today that it will demonstrate a wirelessly connected Android Tablet to a flat TV and to additional USB devices, during Computex Taipei exhibition next week (May 31-June 4). Wisair's solutions enable a variety of applications requiring real time display streaming and low latency. Users will be able to wirelessly stream their Tablet display to a flat TV, stream video from any web site to the TV ... read more
• Smith & Nephew Signs Distribution Agreement for Unique Injectable Bone Void Filler With Graftys --- MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:32 AM
  Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics (NYSE: SNN) today announces the signing of a distribution agreement with French biotechnology company Graftys. The deal gives Smith & Nephew distribution rights for Graftys' fast-setting, macroporous calcium phosphate bone void filler in the U.S., and potentially in additional countries around the world. "We are committed to offering our surgeon customers innovative solutions which benefit patients," says Bill Shopoff, President of the Trauma Franchise of Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics. "This is a unique product from the leading ... read more
• Baskin-Robbins to Bring Back Classic Flavor From Its "Deep Freeze" --- CANTON, Mass., May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:31 AM
  Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is asking ice cream enthusiasts to vote to bring one of 31 retired flavors out of its "Deep Freeze." For a limited time, 31 classic flavors such as Beatle-Nut, Lunar Cheesecake, and Yankee Doodle Strudel, will compete for the chance to become a favorite for a new generation of ice cream aficionados. Voting begins online on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 on the "Deep Freeze" tab of the Baskin-Robbins ... read more
• Carbonite to Open Customer Support Center in Lewiston, Maine, to Add 150 New Jobs --- LEWISTON, Maine, May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  Carbonite, a leading provider of online backup and "anytime, anywhere access" today with Maine Governor Paul LePage announced the opening of a new customer support center in Lewiston that is expected to employ 150 skilled workers by the end of this year. Carbonite ultimately expects to employ more than 250 people in Lewiston. "Great customer support is just as important as a great product," said David Friend, Carbonite's CEO. "When customers experience data disasters and need to restore everything ... read more
• First-quarter 2011 Sales Reach $2.25M -- 126% Growth Over Q1 of 2010 -- for Biotech Developer Divine Skin --- MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:25 AM
  Benefiting from recent investments in production and enormous demand for its products, Divine Skin Inc. (DSKX), just reported another record quarter. The leading developer of topical biotechnology for hair growth posted Q1 sales of $2.25 million, up 126 percent over Q1 of 2010. It was the fastest growth since the company went public just over a year ago. "Although Q1 delivered a stellar number -- made possible by numerous improvements in logistics and fulfillment -- we are not yet satisfied and ... read more
• Wisair to Demonstrate Wirelessly Connected Android Tablet During Computex Taipei 2011 --- CAMPBELL, Calif., May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:18 AM
  Wisair, the leading provider of single-chip based Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and Wireless USB solutions, announced today that it will demonstrate a wirelessly connected Android Tablet to a flat TV and to additional USB devices, during Computex Taipei exhibition next week (May 31-June 4). Wisair's solutions enable a variety of applications requiring real time display streaming and low latency. Users will be able to wirelessly stream their Tablet display to a flat TV, stream video from any web site to the TV ... read more
• Solutran Expands Service Relationship with CVS/pharmacy --- MINNEAPOLIS
  Posted at 6:17 AM
  

  Solutran is pleased to announce that CVS/pharmacy has chosen Solutran for electronic check conversion services. Solutran’s POS and Imaging Network (SPIN™) operates under the Back Office Conversion (BOC) rule set as defined and regulated by the National ... read more
• OVA1 Improves Ovarian Cancer Detection Over CA 125 Blood Test and Clinical Assessment --- MADISON, N.J. and AUSTIN, Texas, May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:15 AM
  A paper published in the June issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology demonstrated that adding OVA1 to a physician's preoperative assessment of a woman's ovarian mass would identify more ovarian cancers than a physician's preoperative assessment alone. The study is the second published online this month in the journal, which is the official publication of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), to show OVA1's value over the CA 125 test in evaluating women for the likelihood of ovarian cancer ... read more
• Christie Medical Innovations Partners with Eclipse Aesthetics --- MEMPHIS, Tenn.
  Posted at 6:15 AM
  

  Christie Medical Innovations today announced the company has partnered with Eclipse Aesthetics, the leading manufacturer and supplier of aesthetic medical products, as a distributor of the VeinViewer® vascular imaging system. “Our partnership with ... read more
• Biologics Process Development Inc. to Double the Size of its Bioprocess Laboratory --- IRVINE, Calif.
  Posted at 6:12 AM
  

  VIROPRO (Pink Sheets: VPRO). Biologics Process Development Inc. (“BPD”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Viropro, will double the size of its existing bioprocess- and scale-up laboratory in Poway, CA. BPD provides contract laboratory services for the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industry ... read more
• Supermicro 10-Gigabit Ethernet Switch Available Now --- SAN JOSE, Calif., May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, has extended its Ethernet switching product line with a new high-performance, 10-Gigabit Ethernet switch. The new SSE-X24S is a standalone 1U top-of-rack switch that will appeal to IT professionals looking to enhance their networks with cost-effective 10-Gigabit performance. The SSE-X24S has 24x SFP+ 10GbE ports, 1:1 non-blocking connectivity, management options of CLI and/or web GUI, redundant hot-swappable power supplies and the full range of ... read more
• Verilogue Announces Launch of CareCoach.com, New Online and Mobile Health Applications to Enhance Communication Between Patients, Caregivers and Healthcare Providers --- HORSHAM, Pa., May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  Verilogue, a company dedicated to improving healthcare communications, today announced the launch of CareCoach.com, a unique service designed to enhance communication between patients, caregivers and healthcare providers and improve healthcare outcomes by measuring and supporting shared decision-making. While the need to optimize patient-physician communication is widely recognized, the lines of communication often break down or are never adequately established. Studies have found that when patients understand the information being communicated by their healthcare provider, there are significant increases in patient satisfaction, ... read more
• AboutAirportParking.com Launches iPhone App to Find Discounted Parking at over 100 Airports --- LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  AboutAirportParking.com® (www.aboutairportparking.com), the leader in airport parking reservations, announced the launch of the "AirportParking" iPhone travel app, making it easy and convenient to find discounted parking while on the go at more than 100 airports nationwide. The app shows consumers the airport parking options at the nearest airports, allowing them to compare and book discounted airport parking, even while en route to the airport. This new app responds to the growing consumer preference to use smartphones to book travel. ... read more
• Connecticut Adopts Unconstitutional Internet Sales Tax Law; Overstock Cuts Marketing Ties and Redirects Ad Dollars to Subsidize Connecticut Customers --- SALT LAKE CITY, May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSTK) (short cut: O.CO) today announced that it will award free Club O accounts ($20 value) pre-loaded with $10 in Club O Reward dollars to top customers in Connecticut where the company canceled ad contracts because of the recently passed unconstitutional Sales Tax Law. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110120/LA32935LOGO) "It is unconstitutional for a state to pass a law making out-of-state retailers collect sales tax simply for having business relations with marketing affiliates in those states," said Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne. ... read more
• Elekta to Feature Certified MOSAIQ EHR at Electronic Health Records Lab During the 2011 ASCO Annual Meeting --- ATLANTA and CHICAGO, May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  For the fifth straight year, Elekta has been selected to demonstrate at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Electronic Health Records (EHR) Lab, June 4-6, at McCormick Place in Chicago. In the spotlight will be Elekta's MOSAIQ® Oncology Information System, the first and only oncology-specific comprehensive EMR certified for Meaningful Use under the federal government's HITECH Act. MOSAIQ is fully prepared for centers planning attestation in 2011 or 2012. Elekta is among 12 providers chosen to present at the EHR ... read more
• Cerecor, Incorporated Initiates Operations --- BALTIMORE, MD
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  BALTIMORE, MD -- (Marketwire) -- 05/24/11 -- Cerecor Inc ("Cerecor," or "the Company") today announced that it has initiated operations as a Baltimore based, Delaware corporation and has appointed a Management Team and Board of Directors. Cerecor is a pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription pharmaceuticals whose primary activity is in the human brain. The Company is focused on translational medicine -- the accelerated transfer of technology from the academic laboratory to early human ... read more
• Xcellerex® and Gallus BioPharmaceuticals Announce Biomanufacturing Collaboration --- MARLBOROUGH, Mass. & ST. LOUIS
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  

  Xcellerex, Inc. and Gallus BioPharmaceuticals, LLC today announced that they have entered into a collaboration that quickly provides Gallus with expanded cGMP biomanufacturing capacity by leveraging the key advantages of the turnkey Xcellerex FlexFactory® GMP manufacturing platform suite. The strategic collaboration will provide Gallus with world-class, ... read more
• Detecon Al Saudia Launches Geo-Redundant VSAT Service in Saudi Arabia Powered by iDirect's Evolution Platform --- HERNDON, Va., May 24, 2011
  Posted at 6:00 AM
  iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that Detecon Al Saudia, a provider of telecommunication and IT services to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, is launching a geo-redundant satellite service in Saudi Arabia based on iDirect's Evolution product line. Detecon Al Saudia purchased and installed two iDirect series 15100 universal satellite hubs, one at its existing tier III+ datacenter facility in Riyadh and the other at a new backup datacenter in Jeddah. The ... read more