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pH comes from the term “power of Hydrogen”, or the hydrogen ion concentration present in a given solution. It helps to measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance.

Shire announces new pharmacokinetic data of ADHD medication

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced new data about the pharmacokinetics of its Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medication, Vyvanse- (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules CII, which showed that Vyvanse provided similar concentrations of its active medication in the blood when administered either intranasally or when administered orally.

23 Oct 2009

New way to pack enzymes discovered

Dutch researcher Saskia Lindhoud has discovered a new way to package enzymes by causing charged polymers to form a 'ball of hair' around these. Her approach significantly increases the utility of the enzymes. For example, healthy enzymes with a foul taste can be packaged in such a way that they are released in the stomach without being tasted.

23 Oct 2009

Purdue Pharma and NCPA partner to create a free tool to help prevent pharmacy crime

Purdue Pharma L.P. and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) debut the "RxPATROL® Pharmacy Safety and Security" video at NCPA's annual conference in New Orleans and on www.RxPATROL.com.

22 Oct 2009

Fluorescent molecule to detect cyanide contamination in drinking water

A small molecule designed to detect cyanide in water samples works quickly, is easy to use, and glows under ultraviolet or "black" light.

22 Oct 2009

Laureate Pharma signs development and manufacturing agreement to develop fusion protein products

Laureate Pharma, Inc., a full-service biopharmaceutical development and protein production company, today announced that it has signed a new Biopharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing Agreement with an undisclosed client.

22 Oct 2009

Novartis' Tasigna capsules meets primary endpoint in comparison trial with Gleevec

Novartis announced today that Tasigna (nilotinib) 200 mg capsules met its primary endpoint in the first head-to-head comparison with the company's groundbreaking drug Gleevec (imatinib mesylate) tablets*. Tasigna produced faster and deeper responses than Gleevec when given as first-line therapy for adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase. Tasigna was well tolerated in the study.

20 Oct 2009

URL Pharma's Colcrys approved by FDA for prevention of gout flares

URL Pharma, Inc., announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Colcrys(TM) (colchicine, USP) for the prophylaxis (prevention) of gout flares. Colcrys was first approved by the FDA on July 30, 2009 for the treatment of acute gout flares when taken at the first sign of a flare.

19 Oct 2009

TheraDoc commences beta testing of new computerized patient surveillance tool

TheraDoc®, the leading provider of clinical decision support technology in healthcare, today announced that it has started beta testing of a new computerized patient surveillance tool that will help hospitals monitor and manage screening programs for multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, which every year kills more people in the United States than AIDS.

19 Oct 2009

ESC comments on France preparing to authorise the sale of cigarettes on the internet

The European Society of Cardiology wishes to comment on media reports this week that France is preparing to authorise the sale of cigarettes on the internet, to conform to European rights.

19 Oct 2009

Three poster presentations to be presented by the clinical pharmacy team of First DataBank

First DataBank, a leading provider of drug databases that help drive patient safety, today announced that members of the company’s clinical pharmacy team, knowledgeable in the application of drug information systems for safe medication prescribing and clinical decision support in pediatrics, will present three poster presentations at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics, October 17-20, 2009 in Washington, D.C.

15 Oct 2009

Researchers develop magneto-nano sensor chip to detect cancer

Searching for biomarkers that can warn of diseases such as cancer while they are still in their earliest stage is likely to become far easier thanks to an innovative biosensor chip developed by Stanford University researchers.

14 Oct 2009

2009 American Cancer Society Pathfinder in Palliative Care awarded to James A. Block

James A. Block, M.D., president of J.A. Block Health Associates, will receive the inaugural 2009 American Cancer Society Pathfinder in Palliative Care Award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated innovation and ingenuity in their contributions to the advancement of the field of palliative care.

14 Oct 2009

Parkinson's patients with higher urate levels in their blood and CSF had slower functional decline

Individuals with Parkinson's disease who have higher levels of a metabolite called urate in their blood and in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) have a slower rate of disease progression, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

14 Oct 2009

Provectus Pharmaceuticals completes initial treatment in Phase 2 trial of PH-10 for plaque psoriasis

Provectus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a development stage oncology and dermatology biopharmaceutical company, has completed patient accrual and initial treatment in its Phase 2 trial of PH-10 for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. This milestone marks the third Phase 2 clinical trial for which Provectus has completed patient accrual since May 2009.

13 Oct 2009

Go Healthy to distribute Plasma Activated Water

Go Healthy, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GOHE) announced today that the company has entered into a agreement with Hydro Enterprises, Inc., and Planet Green Solutions, Inc., to distribute Plasma Activated Water (PAW), a patented water technology that produces water from any source at a 9.5 pH level with significant and favorable Oxygen Reduction Potential (ORP) readings.

13 Oct 2009

The Automation Partnership's ambr technology to be previewed at the Bioprocess International Conference

The Automation Partnership (TAP), a world leader in the design and development of innovative automation for life science applications, is exclusively previewing its Advanced Microscale BioReactor (ambr™) technology on Booth 914 at the Bioprocess International Conference in Raleigh, USA.

13 Oct 2009

Exhibitors display latest biotechnology products and applications at BIOTECHNICA 2009

Chalking up an increase in the number of exhibitors and trade visitors plus the amount of display space sold, the BIOTECHNICA, exhibition (6 to 8 October 2009) sent some important signals in the midst of an economic crisis.

13 Oct 2009

PharmaNet Development to display innovative solutions at 2009 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition

PharmaNet Development Group, Inc., a leading provider of clinical development services to innovative pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic drug and medical device companies, today announced that the Company and its subsidiaries Anapharm and Taylor Technology will be showcasing a range of innovative solutions at the 2009 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition.

13 Oct 2009

A new site and blog for dieters to share information launched by DietReality.com

In response to an increasing need to provide up-to-date information on safe and effective weight loss products, DietReality.com has launched a new site and blog designed to empower dieters to share information.

12 Oct 2009

Wake Forest University School of Medicine honours researchers

Wake Forest University School of Medicine honored eight of its researchers with awards for excellence at the 13th Annual Research Awards Day Oct. 1.

12 Oct 2009

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Shire announces new pharmacokinetic data of ADHD medication

New way to pack enzymes discovered

Purdue Pharma and NCPA partner to create a free tool to help prevent pharmacy crime

Fluorescent molecule to detect cyanide contamination in drinking water

Laureate Pharma signs development and manufacturing agreement to develop fusion protein products

Novartis' Tasigna capsules meets primary endpoint in comparison trial with Gleevec

URL Pharma's Colcrys approved by FDA for prevention of gout flares

TheraDoc commences beta testing of new computerized patient surveillance tool

ESC comments on France preparing to authorise the sale of cigarettes on the internet

Three poster presentations to be presented by the clinical pharmacy team of First DataBank

Researchers develop magneto-nano sensor chip to detect cancer

2009 American Cancer Society Pathfinder in Palliative Care awarded to James A. Block

Parkinson's patients with higher urate levels in their blood and CSF had slower functional decline

Provectus Pharmaceuticals completes initial treatment in Phase 2 trial of PH-10 for plaque psoriasis

Go Healthy to distribute Plasma Activated Water

The Automation Partnership's ambr technology to be previewed at the Bioprocess International Conference

Exhibitors display latest biotechnology products and applications at BIOTECHNICA 2009

PharmaNet Development to display innovative solutions at 2009 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition

A new site and blog for dieters to share information launched by DietReality.com

Wake Forest University School of Medicine honours researchers

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