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Caltech researchers devise new method to make complex molecules

A team of researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has devised a new method for making complex molecules. The reaction they have come up with should enable chemists to synthesize new varieties of a whole subclass of organic compounds called nitrogen-containing heterocycles, thus opening up new avenues for the development of novel pharmaceuticals and natural products ranging from chemotherapeutic compounds to bioactive plant materials such as morphine.

12 Jan 2012

New nanotechnology-based cancer treatment might improve chemotherapy

Researchers of the University of Granada and Edinburgh have developed a new therapy for cancer based on nanotechnology that might improve significantly chemotherapy, as it has not cause side effects.

19 Jul 2011

Fused indolines made by asymmetrical carbon–carbon coupling

Many drugs are based on natural substances. Because it is usually difficult, if not impossible, to isolate these in sufficient quantities from plants or microorganisms, they must be synthesized in the laboratory. This requires linking carbon atoms – with the right spatial orientation (stereochemistry) relative to each other. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, E. Peter Kündig and a team from the University of Geneva (Switzerland) have now introduced a palladium-catalyzed synthesis that allows them to produce indoline derivatives with the correct spatial arrangement.

7 Jul 2011

Theragenics reports consolidated revenue of $20.3 million for first quarter 2011

Theragenics Corporation, a medical device company serving the surgical products and prostate cancer treatment markets, today announced consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011.

5 May 2011

UNU, US-EPA enter new agreement to help manage global e-waste

The US Environmental Protection Agency is stepping up international efforts to help curb rising pollution, the waste of natural resources, and health problems associated with trashed electronics, announcing today a new agreement with the United Nations University.

2 May 2011

Northstar fourth quarter net patient service revenue decreases to $2.2 million

Northstar Healthcare Inc. today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.

10 Mar 2011

University of Delaware to host scholarly symposium in honor of Richard F. Heck

On Thursday, May 26, the University of Delaware will host the scholarly symposium "Frontiers in Catalysis" in honor of Richard F. Heck, Willis F. Harrington Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.

5 Mar 2011

California Sports Company, Lady Foot Locker introduce K-Swiss TUBES to help people achieve healthy lifestyle

California Sports Company K-Swiss announces a multi-media retail campaign in partnership with Lady Foot Locker to 'jumpstart' the New Year with America's Toughest Trainer, Jillian Michaels and K-Swiss TUBES™ training footwear.

12 Jan 2011

Northstar Healthcare acquires Palladium Dallas

Northstar Healthcare today announced the board of directors has approved the acquisition of The Palladium for Surgery - Dallas Ltd. from the Company's founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Donald Kramer and Dr. James Vu. Dr. Kramer owns 95% of Palladium Dallas and Dr. Vu owns the remaining 5%. Northstar managed Palladium Dallas from May 2007 until December 31, 2009.

12 Jan 2011

Palladium Equity Partners acquires Jordan Healthcare Holdings

Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, a private investment firm based in New York focused on investments in the U.S. Hispanic marketplace, announced today that one of its affiliates has acquired Jordan Healthcare Holdings, Inc. Terms were not disclosed.

27 Dec 2010

Northstar Healthcare reports successful syndication of MicroSurgery Institute of Houston

Northstar Healthcare Inc. today announced the successful syndication of its newly formed operating partnership MicroSurgery Institute of Houston ("MSI") with an initial seven physician partners. Northstar will participate in the MSI partnership by leasing the surgery center assets and staff of The Palladium for Surgery - Houston, Ltd. partnership ("Palladium") to MSI for an ownership interest of 25%.

23 Dec 2010

New solvent system could provide ways of producing nanometer-scale cancer chemotherapy agents

Noble metals such as platinum and palladium are becoming increasingly important because of growth in environmentally friendly applications such as fuel cells and pollution control catalysts. But the world has limited quantities of these materials, meaning manufacturers will have to rely on efficient recycling processes to help meet the demand.

29 Oct 2010

NeedleTech increases production area with new 73,000-square foot manufacturing facility

U.S. Congressman James McGovern, State Representative Elizabeth Poirier and local dignitaries joined Theragenics Corporation executives in ribbon cutting ceremonies on October 15 for a new 73,000-square foot manufacturing facility for the company's subsidiary, NeedleTech Products. The new facility increases NeedleTech's production area by 30% or 20,000 square feet, allowing the company to consolidate two separate older facilities into one location. The new building will allow NeedleTech to expand operations, increase R&D and offer more services to its customers.

25 Oct 2010

Northstar Healthcare second-quarter net patient service revenue decreases to $4.4 million

Northstar Healthcare Inc. today announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010.

16 Aug 2010

Theragenics reports consolidated revenue of $20.8M for second-quarter 2010

10 Aug 2010

Northstar Healthcare receives advance from CHA

Northstar Healthcare Inc. today announced that it received an advance in the amount of Cdn.$1,016,150 from Canada Healthcare Acquisition Inc., a corporation indirectly controlled by Dr. Donald L. Kramer, M.D., a former CEO and former director of Northstar.

7 Aug 2010

Elsevier Properties congratulates Stewart for achieving Lectureship

Elsevier Properties SA is pleased to congratulate Dr. Scott Stewart on his winning the Royal Australian Chemical Institute's (RACI) 2010/11 Athel Beckwith Lectureship, sponsored by Reaxys.

6 Aug 2010

Northstar plans non-brokered private placement of common shares to Canada Healthcare Acquisition

Northstar Healthcare Inc. today announced that it plans to complete a non-brokered private placement of common shares to Canada Healthcare Acquisition Inc., a corporation indirectly controlled by Dr. Donald L. Kramer, M.D., a former CEO and former director of Northstar.

31 Jul 2010

Nanotechnology approaches to solve major problems on global scale: Report

Nanotechnology refers to a broad range of tools, techniques and applications that simply involve particles on the approximate size scale of a few to hundreds of nanometers in diameter. Particles of this size have some unique physicochemical and surface properties that lend themselves to novel uses. Indeed, advocates of nanotechnology suggest that this area of research could contribute to solutions for some of the major problems we face on the global scale such as ensuring a supply of safe drinking water for a growing population, as well as addressing issues in medicine, energy, and agriculture.

29 Jul 2010

Oncura signs distribution agreement with Theragenics for palladium-103 brachytherapy seeds

ONCURA, a business unit of GE Healthcare and global leader in the minimally invasive permanent prostate brachytherapy management of prostate cancer, has announced that it has signed an agreement to distribute Theragenics Corporation TheraSeed(R) palladium-103 brachytherapy seeds.

14 Jul 2010