Pennsylvania News

Grifols, a global healthcare company based in Barcelona, Spain, presented results from a study demonstrating that a higher dose of PROLASTIN(©)-C (Alpha(1)-Proteinase Inhibitor [Human]) increased levels of the alpha(1) protein in patients with alpha(1)antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency to levels that are considered within the normal range for healthy individuals. AAT deficiency is a life-threatening, genetic condition in which low levels of the alpha(1) proteinase inhibitor (A1PI) protein can lead to emphysema. Results of the PROLASTIN-C SPARK study, a multidose pharmacokinetic clinical trial, ... read more

Monetate, a customer experience engine that leverages big data to create personalized online experiences, today announced the latest release of the Ecommerce Quarterly, (EQ1 2013). This quarter's report takes a deep look at social commerce trends, examines the growing importance of tablets and smartphones in ecommerce, and reviews the emerging opportunity with U.S. military online shoppers. The EQ also includes over a dozen benchmark reports about consumer online behavior, and a breakdown of online shopping behaviors by state. This edition of ... read more

In light of Brad Pitt's recent announcement attributing his poor memory to prosopagnosia, or face blindness, Carnegie Mellon University extends an invitation to the actor to have his brain imaged and examined by renowned neuroscientist, Marlene Behrmann. "Carnegie Mellon is one of the very few places that can both test for face blindness and perform the brain imaging in our state-of-the-art imaging center," said Behrmann, professor of psychology within CMU's Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Recently, Behrmann and ... read more

Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of SoundBite Communications, Inc. ("SoundBite" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: SDBT) relating to the proposed acquisition by Genesys. Click here to learn more about the investigation http://brodsky-smith.com/589-sdbt-soundbite-communications-inc.html, or call 877-534-2590. There is no cost or obligation to you. Under the terms of the transaction, SoundBite shareholders will receive only $5.00 in cash for each share of SoundBite stock they own. The investigation concerns ... read more

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. launched the DiamondPlus™ 1100B Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Series. The DiamondPlus™ 1100B (DP1100B) is a modular, three phase, double conversion, on-line UPS that can be configured in 10kVA increments from 10kVA to 80kVA. The DiamondPlus™ 1100B complements the DiamondPlus™ 1100A UPS, ... read more

Five publicity campaigns created by Gregory FCA, Philadelphia’s largest public relations agency and a top 50 agency nationwide, have been named finalists in the second annual Ragan’s PR Daily Awards. The awards recognize “the best of the best” campaigns in the PR and corporate communications industry. ... read more

Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (IS&S) (NASDAQ:ISSC) announced today that it is providing its Utilities Management System (UMS) for the recently announced Pilatus PC-24 under a multi-year production contract. The IS&S UMS integrates multiple aircraft utility functions commonly supported by multiple individual controllers and monitors. The ... read more

Dynamics Inc., an innovator in next-generation payment devices, today announced the launch of the LifeCode(TM) card - a revolutionary flexible, electronic card - that may give first responders access to an individual's potentially life-saving information. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130521/NY18102) One of the leading causes of death due to injury or illness is not the affliction itself, but rather a lack of access for first responders to life-saving information in an emergency situation. With the new LifeCode(TM) card, consumers can make vital ... read more

When EQT Corporation opened its compressed natural gas (CNG) station in downtown Pittsburgh in July of 2011, one of the first local companies to become a regular customer was Veterans’ Taxi, a transportation service that employs military veterans as drivers and uses vehicles that run on ... read more

PetArmor(®) now provides a powerful 1-2-3 punch in the fight to keep pets pest-free with FastAct(TM) Flea & Tick Shampoo and Spray, providing both immediate relief and long-term prevention of flea and tick infestations. Step 1: At first sign of fleas or ticks, use FastAct(TM) Flea & Tick Shampoo. The shampoo contains pyrethrin, which is derived from flowers and kills fleas and ticks on contact while conditioning the pet's coat and washing away the "flea dirt" that flea larvae ... read more

Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced the MP 2501SP, a productive, economical 25 ppm monochrome multifunction product (MFP) designed to meet the diverse needs of small workgroups. The MP 2501SP copies and prints documents up to 11x17 inches, scans in color, and offers optional faxing and advanced security features. It extends Ricoh's advanced technology platform - including mobile worker support, cloud connectivity and sustainability features - to the most economical end of its product line. "The MP 2501SP handles the steady printing ... read more

Devon IT today announced Ceptor™, an ultra-small full-featured desktop device that plugs into a monitor or display and transforms it into a zero client. The ultra-compact multimedia-capable device is slightly larger than a USB memory stick and enables users to convert any HDMI capable TV or ... read more

Stoltenberg Consulting, Inc., a leading healthcare information technology consulting firm, announced today the appointment of Douglas Herr as Vice President of Epic Practice and Client Relations. In this executive leadership role, Herr will focus on Epic vendor relations, Epic Practice growth, retention, recruiting oversight, and sales support. Herr will also manage Stoltenberg's Epic consultants in both client relations and career development. "As the healthcare industry rapidly advances and hospitals are challenged with Stage 2 Meaningful Use requirements, the ability to ... read more

Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE:SFE), a holding company that builds value in growth-stage healthcare and technology companies, today announced that its annual meeting of shareholders will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. EDT at the Courtyard Philadelphia ... read more

Lehigh Valley Health Network has announced the deployment of two additional TRU-D SmartUVC(TM) devices, adding to its existing arsenal of five 5-foot-5 germ-killing UV disinfection robots. With seven devices taking up residence within the network, LVHN is now deploying the largest fleet of TRU-Ds in the U.S. to proactively combat superbugs and provide the best possible patient care available. Short for Total Room Ultraviolet Disinfector, TRU-D - the signature product of Memphis-based Lumalier - is the only portable UV disinfection ... read more

Duchesnay USA, the first pharmaceutical company dedicated to the health of pregnant women, announces the U.S. market introduction of Diclegis(®) (doxylamine succinate 10mg and pyridoxine hydrochloride -vitamin B(6)- 10mg), now available in pharmacies across the country. Diclegis was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the only treatment for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), more commonly known as morning sickness.(1,2) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130521/NY17121LOGO )(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130408/NY89094LOGO-b ) Diclegis offers pregnant women suffering from NVP a safe and effective option ... read more

According to new research conducted by Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS), security concern among Americans has declined for the second consecutive year to its lowest level since the company began tracking global security concerns in 2007. Results from the Unisys Security Index, which regularly surveys more than 1,000 Americans on various areas of security concern, showed a significant drop in levels of security concern across all categories for the second straight year. The poll was undertaken in March via 1,006 telephone ... read more

PHD Virtual Technologies, a pioneer in virtual backup, infrastructure monitoring and innovator of disaster recovery assurance solutions, announced today that is has surpassed its 6,000 customer, and continues on its fast-track double digit 40% year over year growth rate – ... read more

Echo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECTE), a company developing its needle-free Symphony(®) CGM System as a non-invasive, wireless, transdermal continuous glucose monitoring system, announced today that the Company's clinical trial of its Symphony CGM System has received Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. The IRB approval enables the commencement of a clinical evaluation of Symphony that will support the Company's CE Mark Technical File. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120801/NE50071LOGO ) "It's gratifying to see this important technology advance. This IRB approval signals a long-awaited CE Mark ... read more

Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq: MYL) today announced that the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled in favor of Mylan Specialty L.P., f/k/a Dey Pharma, L.P. and has reversed the District Court's decision invalidating five of Mylan's patents related to Perforomist®. The Court's reversal of the summary judgment decision reinstates Mylan Specialty's patents as valid and enforceable. Mylan previously announced a settlement agreement with Sunovion resolving the litigation relating to Sunovion's Brovana® product, pending the outcome of the Federal ... read more