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Bruker launches Icon desktop MRI systems at 2010 World Molecular Imaging Congress

At the 2010 World Molecular Imaging Congress in Kyoto, Bruker Corporation today announces the introduction of the Icon™, a new easy-to-use 1 Tesla desktop MRI scanner that combines simplicity with compact dimensions, in order to bring preclinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) within reach for a broader range of molecular imaging laboratories.

7 Sep 2010

Idenix Pharmaceuticals receives clinical hold order from FDA for IDX184, IDX320 programs

Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of drugs for the treatment of human viral diseases, today announced that the company received verbal notice on Friday, September 3, 2010 from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the IDX184 and IDX320 programs have been placed on clinical hold.

7 Sep 2010

Bend Research expands hot-melt extrusion pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities

Bend Research Inc., a leading independent drug-formulation development and manufacturing company, announced today that it is expanding its pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities for hot-melt extrusion.

7 Sep 2010

University of Maryland School of Medicine orders AVANCE III 950 US2 NMR spectrometer from Bruker

Bruker Corporation announces a major order from the University of Maryland School of Medicine for its ultra-high field AVANCE III 950 US2 NMR spectrometer. The 950 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance magnet and spectrometer will help University of Maryland researchers to unravel the mysteries of molecules and develop new agents to treat cancer, AIDS and other diseases.

7 Sep 2010

miacom diagnostics presents rapid detection method for pneumonia causing pathogens

miacom diagnostics specializes on the development and production of medical tests for the detection of acute infectious diseases. In addition to its existing sepsis kits miacom, diagnostics is now presenting a further CE-marked product based on the same proprietary technology. It is targeted at the rapid detection of clinically most relevant pneumonia causing pathogens.

7 Sep 2010

Bruker announces NIST order for AVANCE III 900 NMR spectrometer

Bruker Corporation, the leader in analytical magnetic resonance instrumentation, today announces a major order from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for its ultra-high field AVANCE™ III 900 US2 NMR spectrometer.

7 Sep 2010

Water Pik launches first line of sinus wash products

Today, Water Pik, Inc., a global leader in personal healthcare products, announced the launch of its first line of sinus wash products, Waterpik SinuSense. A brand new category for Water Pik, the SinuSense™ name introduces four products to the brand's portfolio, including the Squeeze Bottle, Neti Pot, Neti Bottle and the Water Pulsator - the first and only products of their kind in this category.

7 Sep 2010

Medicare will experiment with expansion of hospice coverage

In this Kaiser Health News consumer column, Michelle Andrews writes: "Many people may not realize that, in some ways, the new health law will expand options for patients at the end of life.

7 Sep 2010

TenX Biopharma recommences enrollment in suspended Phase III trial for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

TenX Biopharma, Inc. announced today that it has re-initiated enrollment in the pivotal Phase III clinical trial assessing zanolimumab treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) patients (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00127881). The trial enrollment was suspended in October 2008 while Genmab was seeking a out-license agreement to further develop the compound. TenX Biopharma acquired global rights to zanolimumab in February, 2010 from Genmab.

7 Sep 2010

Sometimes a hospital stay does not mean you’re admitted

This Kaiser Health News story by Susan Jaffe, produced in partnership with The Washington Post, looks at an increasing use of hospital observation care for Medicare beneficiaries rather than admission as an inpatient.

7 Sep 2010

GI Dynamics announces data on EndoBarrier therapy for type 2 diabetes, obesity

GI Dynamics, a leader in non-surgical, endoscopic treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, today announced data with the EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner at 12 months showing significant weight loss and cardiovascular and metabolic improvements in obese patients.

7 Sep 2010

Watsonville defies state's decree on water fluoridation

The city of Watsonville, California is continuing to defy the state's decree that all cities with a population over 10,000 fluoridate their water supply if an outside entity is willing to provide funding for the installation and operation of the facilities necessary.

7 Sep 2010

My Gym Entertainment launches interactive series to encourage children develop healthy habits

My Gym Entertainment has launched their newly produced comedy show, The Activators, an interactive series for preschoolers – focused solely on physical fitness. Based on the 30-year success rate of the classes and programs from My Gym Children's Fitness Center, which has over 200 locations in the United States and internationally, the show features exercises, games, sports, and dances that make fitness fun and accessible to all preschoolers, regardless of athletic ability.

7 Sep 2010

Popularity of e cigarettes increase despite FDA's stance

Electronic cigarette sales and popularity continues to increase on a daily basis despite the US Food and Drug Administration's attempts to label the products as unsafe and untested for their intended purpose. Thousands of electronic cigarette reviews online dispute the stance of the FDA, many of them stating that the products have not only been tested, but by and large have been found to be less harmful than traditional cigarettes.

7 Sep 2010

RevMed secures contract with Medical Investment to produce fixed needle safety syringe

RevMed has secured a binding 5 Year contract to produce 5M syringes/month of its 3mL fixed needle safety syringe with Medical Investment Group, LLC (MIG). MIG, a Massachusetts Limited Liability Company, will fulfill this obligation through its relationship with an internationally certified global medical device manufacturer.

7 Sep 2010

RA synthetic derivative 4-HPR's ability to induce tumour cell death

Retinoic acid (RA), a natural derivative of vitamin A, is the basis of a number of treatments against cancer. Nevertheless, it has certain disadvantages, such as the possibility of the appearance of retinoic acid syndrome, present in 25 % of cases and which can lead to death. The development of 4-HPR, a synthetic derivative of RA, has meant a considerable advance due to its greater efficacy compared to its predecessor.

7 Sep 2010

Onex to acquire outstanding shares of ResCare common stock

ResCare, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an entity sponsored by Onex Partners III, L.P. ("Onex"), an affiliate of Onex Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, Onex would acquire all of the outstanding shares of ResCare common stock not owned by Onex affiliates or participating members of ResCare's management for $13.25 per share in cash, which represents a 30.7% premium to the closing price on August 13, 2010, the last trading day before Onex made its initial proposal.

7 Sep 2010

Accipiter to nominate two individuals for election on Orchid Cellmark Board

Orchid Cellmark, Inc and Accipiter Capital Management, LLC today jointly announced that Orchid Cellmark and Accipiter (together with its affiliates) have reached an agreement in connection with the nomination of candidates for election to Orchid Cellmark's Board of Directors.

7 Sep 2010

FDA grants IRIS clearance for analysis of synovial fluid with iQ200, iRICELL automated microscopy analyzers

IRIS International, Inc., a leading manufacturer of automated in-vitro diagnostic systems and consumables for use in hospitals and commercial laboratories worldwide and provider of high value personalized diagnostics testing services through its CLIA certified molecular diagnostics laboratory, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the analysis of synovial fluid as a new product application in its Body Fluids Module utilizing its iQ®200 and iRICELL® automated microscopy analyzers.

7 Sep 2010

Animal Health International reports 58% increase in net sales for fourth quarter 2010

Animal Health International, Inc., a leading distributor of animal health products in the United States and Canada, today reported its financial results for the Company's fourth fiscal quarter, which ended June 30, 2010, as well as fiscal year performance.

7 Sep 2010

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Bruker launches Icon desktop MRI systems at 2010 World Molecular Imaging Congress

Idenix Pharmaceuticals receives clinical hold order from FDA for IDX184, IDX320 programs

Bend Research expands hot-melt extrusion pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities

University of Maryland School of Medicine orders AVANCE III 950 US2 NMR spectrometer from Bruker

miacom diagnostics presents rapid detection method for pneumonia causing pathogens

Bruker announces NIST order for AVANCE III 900 NMR spectrometer

Water Pik launches first line of sinus wash products

Medicare will experiment with expansion of hospice coverage

TenX Biopharma recommences enrollment in suspended Phase III trial for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Sometimes a hospital stay does not mean you’re admitted

GI Dynamics announces data on EndoBarrier therapy for type 2 diabetes, obesity

Watsonville defies state's decree on water fluoridation

My Gym Entertainment launches interactive series to encourage children develop healthy habits

Popularity of e cigarettes increase despite FDA's stance

RevMed secures contract with Medical Investment to produce fixed needle safety syringe

RA synthetic derivative 4-HPR's ability to induce tumour cell death

Onex to acquire outstanding shares of ResCare common stock

Accipiter to nominate two individuals for election on Orchid Cellmark Board

FDA grants IRIS clearance for analysis of synovial fluid with iQ200, iRICELL automated microscopy analyzers

Animal Health International reports 58% increase in net sales for fourth quarter 2010

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