Friday, June 11, 2010

• DRIVE4COPD Makes Its Mark on American Health --- RIDGEFIELD, Conn., June 11
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  In just four months since its launch, DRIVE4COPD has already encouraged more than 100,000 people to be screened to see if they may be at risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The country's newest health initiative that aims to raise awareness of COPD in the hopes that people will talk to their doctor and get diagnosed instead of suffering in silence. Currently, half of the estimated 24 million Americans who may have COPD remain undiagnosed and untreated, and ... read more
• Hormone Therapy More Than Just a Story Line in SEX AND THE CITY 2: Metropolitan Medical Care Offers Same Anti-Aging Therapies --- HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 11
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  Some say that timing is everything, others say it's location. Seems Metropolitan Medical Care has both in its favor. With its June 2010 launch as the very first medical spa to open in the revitalized city of Hollywood, California, MMC specializes in the same kind of hormone therapy featured in the Suzanne Somers' book, BREAKTHROUGH -- which had a surprise supporting role in this month's feature film, SEX AND THE CITY 2. www.metromedicalcare.com (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100611/LA19337) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100611/LA19337) Metropolitan ... read more
• Gary Kohn Joins CIBER as Vice President for Investor Relations --- GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., June 11
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  CIBER, Inc. (NYSE: CBR) today announced that Gary Kohn has joined the company as Vice President for Investor Relations. In this role, he will be responsible for all investor relation activities to broaden and increase shareholder value and enhance CIBER's image with the investment community. Kohn will be based in CIBER's headquarters office in Greenwood Village, Colo. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20010927/CBRLOGO) Kohn has more than 20 years' experience in Investor Relations, Financial Analysis, and Business Management. He has extensive experience in accounting ... read more
• Castlight Health Raises $60 Million to Support Commercial Rollout --- SAN FRANCISCO
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  Castlight Health, the first company to empower consumers with information to effectively navigate the health care system, today announced that it has raised $60 million in Series C funding. The round included new investors Morgan Stanley Investment Management, The Wellcome Trust, U.S. Venture Partners, and Cleveland ... read more
• E-System Design, Inc. Releases “Sphinx for Signoff”, a Revolutionary New Signal and Power Integrity Co-Simulator for IC Packaging and PCB Design --- ANAHEIM, Calif.
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  

  E-System Design, Inc. today announced the release of “Sphinx for Signoff”, a revolutionary new Signal and Power Integrity Co-Simulator, for IC packaging and printed circuit board design. The Sphinx product family uses a unique methodology (M-FDM) and over the past year, numerous customers have validated Sphinx’s ... read more
• Simple Mobile Makes Data Unlimited --- IRVINE, Calif.
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  

  Today, Simple Mobile is once again saying “no” to compromises in the world of wireless by offering unlimited data plans to those looking for a better way. For just $60, customers can get Unlimited Talk, Text and Data, making ... read more
• DSP Clinical Research Promotes Senior Executive to Vice President of Business Operations --- PARSIPPANY, N.J.
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  

  DSP Clinical Research announced the promotion of Executive Director of West Coast Operations Brenda Reese to Vice President of Business Operations, effective immediately. DSP is a full-service CRO specializing in small to mid-size pharmaceutical and ... read more
• Javelin Receives $2 Million Loan from Hospira --- CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  

  Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE -- Amex: JAV) ("Javelin") today announced that Hospira, Inc. ("Hospira") funded a $2 million loan to Javelin on June 10, 2010 under the existing loan agreement between Javelin and Hospira. About Javelin Pharmaceuticals ... read more
• D-Link Offers Cool and Functional Wi-Fi Gifts for Dads and Grads --- FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  

  FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 06/11/10 -- When the time comes to find that perfect gift for the Dad or graduate in your life, it needs to be cool, functional and full of the latest technology. With these gift guide suggestions from D-Link, it's easy to keep Dad up to speed with all the benefits that modern Wi-Fi technology has to offer or help gear up that new college student with gadgets that will lead to academic ... read more
• Mentor Graphics Design-to-Silicon Solutions Implemented as Part of Samsung Electronics' New 32nm High-K Metal Gate Offering --- WILSONVILLE, OR
  Posted at 7:00 AM
  

  WILSONVILLE, OR -- (Marketwire) -- 06/11/10 -- Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced that the low-power 32nm Hi-K Metal Gate (HKMG) offering from Samsung Electronics Foundry business (Samsung Foundry) includes Mentor Graphics Calibre® design-to-silicon solutions as critical components for both design and manufacturing. Mentor Calibre OPC and Calibre Mask Data Prep products are used in the manufacturing flow, while Calibre Physical Verification and DFM products are part of Samsung Foundry's supported design flow. "Mentor and Samsung have been ... read more
• Advance Auto Parts Launches New Suite of Online Services --- ROANOKE, Va.
  Posted at 6:46 AM
  

  Advance Auto Parts, Inc., (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced the launch of a suite of new online service features as part of the fully enhanced “Your Garage” area on AdvanceAutoParts.com. Advance offers the broadest set ... read more
• Radient Pharmaceuticals Announces New Interactive Website Dedicated to Company's Onko-Sure(TM) In Vitro Diagnostic Cancer Test --- TUSTIN, CA
  Posted at 6:45 AM
  

  TUSTIN, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 06/11/10 -- Radient Pharmaceuticals Corporation (RPC) (NYSE Amex: RPC) today launched a new interactive website for its USFDA-approved Onko-Sure™ in vitro diagnostic (IVD) cancer test. The site, which can be found at www.onko-sure.com, offers detailed information on RPC's proprietary, USFDA-approved Onko-Sure IVD cancer test, CLIA laboratory testing resources and general information on cancer screening, testing and treatment. "This online tool and resource is designed to help educate people on RPC's Onko-Sure IVD cancer test ... read more
• Media General to Launch Yahoo! Display Advertising Sales in Broadcast TV Markets --- RICHMOND, Va., June 11
  Posted at 6:41 AM
  Media General, Inc. (NYSE: MEG) said today it plans to extend part of its Yahoo! advertising sales partnership to all of its television stations by the end of 2010. In taking this action, Media General will become the first member of the Yahoo! Newspaper Consortium to sell Yahoo! Display advertising at television stations. This move follows the recent successful completion of a pilot program in four of Media General's television markets. The pilot markets were Birmingham, Ala., Columbus, Ohio, ... read more
• Eight Silicon Vendors Align in Support of G.hn, United Nations' ITU-T's Next-Generation Wired Network Standard --- BEAVERTON, OR
  Posted at 6:31 AM
  BEAVERTON, OR -- (Marketwire) -- 06/11/10 -- Silicon vendors around the world continue to align in support of the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU-T) G.hn and G.hnem technologies for wired home networking and energy management. Kawasaki Microelectronics America, Inc. and TangoTec are the newest members of HomeGrid Forum, joining leading semiconductor suppliers DS2, Ikanos, Intel, Lantiq, Sigma Designs, and Texas Instruments as backers of the recently approved standard. "Silicon providers are lining up in support of G.hn because they see the ... read more
• Sundise Chinese Medicine Technology Development Co. Selects Medidata Solutions to Drive Entry into U.S. Market --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  

  Medidata Solutions (NASDAQ: MDSO), a leading global provider of SaaS-based clinical development solutions, today announced that Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) company Sundise will implement Medidata Rave® as its electronic data capture (EDC) and clinical data management (CDM) solution. Selected for ... read more
• NetWitness® Voted 'Best Live Demonstration' at the June 2010 GTRA Council Meeting --- HERNDON, Va., June 11
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  NetWitness Corporation, the world leader in real-time network forensics and situational awareness, announced today that it was voted the "Best Live Demonstration" at the recent Government Technology Research Alliance (GTRA) June Council Meeting held in Bedford Springs, PA. GTRA provides CXO-level U.S. government leaders a peer-to-peer forum to collaborate, strategize and create innovative solutions for today's most pressing information technology (IT) needs. GTRA's Council consists of over 100 well-respected and most senior U.S. government IT executives who specialize ... read more
• Regeneron Announces Presentation at the Goldman Sachs 31st Annual Global Healthcare Conference --- TARRYTOWN, N.Y., June 11
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: REGN) will webcast its presentation at the Goldman Sachs 31st Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. The presentation is scheduled for 5:40 p.m. Eastern Time. The session may be accessed through the Company's web site, www.regeneron.com, on the Investor Relations page. An archived version of the presentation will be available after the live webcast through July 16, 2010. Regeneron is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, and ... read more
• Eclipsys to Present at the William Blair & Company’s 30th Annual Growth Stock Conference --- ATLANTA
  Posted at 6:30 AM
  

  Eclipsys Corporation (NASDAQ: ECLP), The Outcomes Company®, will be participating in the William Blair & Company’s 30th Annual Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, June 15, in Chicago, IL. Eclipsys™ representatives will present at the conference at 12:10 p.m. Central ... read more
• Sales Leaders Drive Managed Care Pull-Through Success --- CHAPEL HILL, N.C., June 11
  Posted at 6:15 AM
  Sales leaders play a significant role in the success of managed care pull-through initiatives. For 42 percent of companies, field coordination and training is a top challenge for increasing pull-through. Providing progress data as the initiative continues and making sure monthly reports get to the field are best practices for DSMs in pull-through initiatives, according to "Managed Care Pull-Through Excellence: From Formulary Access to Increased Market Share," conducted for a partner of Best Practices, LLC. "You need someone driving, measuring and reporting ... read more
• SYSPRO ERP Choice of Pioneering Medical Device Manufacturer --- COSTA MESA, Calif.
  Posted at 6:14 AM
  

  SYSPRO, the leading provider of visionary, pragmatic ERP software, has today announced that TransEnterix, a fast-growing medical device manufacturer based in Durham, North Carolina, has selected SYSPRO ERP software after a lengthy selection process that included a thorough analysis of seven mid-range ERP software providers. TransEnterix, ... read more