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DioxiRinse(TM) is a proven product to eliminate your bad breath and save you thousands on future dentistry work. Go to Dioxi-Products.com for testimonials, details and for information on other products such as Nail-it, which specifically targets nail fungus. “It took me 18 years to find a product like DioxiRinse. It works like no other and …

On July 29, 2010 the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) and the Medical Publishing Insights and Practices (MPIP) initiative launched a new web page highlighting various MPIP initiatives (http://www.mpip-initiative.org). The web page is a valuable resource providing information on the overall MPIP initiative, updating viewers on new or …

Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease are the major causes of death in the world. Atherosclerotic plaque, the narrowing of blood vessels, causes audible turbulence in the bloodstream. Standard and electronic stethoscopes are designed to listen to heart and lung signals between 10-300 Hz. But as these waves do not travel in straight …

Recent federal court decisions are victories for pharmaceutical sales representatives (or “drug reps”). The drug reps are fighting for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Federal courts are finding drug companies improperly misclassified drug reps as exempt from laws requiring they receive time-and-a-half pay for their overtime hours worked. The U.S. Department of …

Modern Plastics has added extruded-plate MediPEEKTM-IM, a permanent implantable medical-grade PEEK (Polyetheretherketone), to its medical-grade plastics offering. MediPEEK-IM is a high-performance semi-crystalline thermoplastic designed for long-term body contact. The resin is produced to ASTM F2026 specifications and has been extensively tested to ISO-10993 requirements. Applications include spinal cages, fixation rods, orthopedic …

In the last 15 years, allergist Thomas C. Beller, M.D., founder of TCB Medical Devices (http://www.tcbmedicaldevices.com), has seen a relative allergy epidemic. Seasonal allergies, asthma, eczema and atopic dermatitis have all increased dramatically but the most dramatic surge has been in food-, medicine- and insect-related anaphylaxis. Wanting to make …

Fidelitone Logistics, an industry leader in third-party logistics and supply chain performance, has been selected to provide logistics services for OROMed Healthcare, a leading manufacturer of fully automatic, adjustable sleep systems. Having focused on the UK market for the last 10 years, OROMed now distributes select products in the United States. Fidelitone …

Pisgah Labs, Inc., a drug product development company and an active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturer, is pleased to announce the May 18, 2010 issuance of US Patent 7,718,649. This patent culminates several years of work and investment by Pisgah Labs, Inc. (http://www.pisgahlabs.com) to demystify the physical states of Imipramine Pamoate drug substances.  The patent also covers …

Medilok Medical Alert System  lockbox has been selected by Lifewatch USA (lifewatch-usa.com)as the best medical alarm lock box for lifewatch USA senior alert clients. Evan Sirlin President of Lifewatch USA says ” The Medilok allows Lifewatch-USA medical alert system clients to have greater peace of mind than ever before. When the Lifewatch pendant alert system …

Circadiance, the world leader in soft cloth nasal CPAP masks, has launched the SleepWeaver(R) in the European Union and will launch in Canada soon. The company has secured the right to apply the CE Mark after becoming ISO 13485 certified. “Sleep Apnea affects tens of millions of people around the world,” said David Groll, Circadiance’s CEO. …

Biotivia Bioceuticals, the leading developer and distributor of nutraceutical supplements and nutraceutical-enriched skin care treatments, today announced the launch of Florativia, the world’s first supplement combining both prebiotics and probiotics in one innovative Twist ‘n Shake bottle. Florativia contains an extraordinary 16 billion friendly bacteria that, working together, create the optimal environment in digestive tract for …

A recent study published in the scientific journal Circulation Research by the Keio University School of Medicine in Tokyo reports that mesenchymal stem cells derived from human amniotic membrane have the ability to differentiate into heart muscle cells at a higher capacity compared to mesenchymal cells derived from bone marrow or fat. This new source of …

Triple Ring Technologies, a Newark, CA-based provider of technology and product development services, announced today that it has joined the Product Realization Group (PRG), a leading provider of one-stop outsourcing services for the medical device community, as a Senior Partner. In addition, Geetha Rao, Triple Ring’s Vice President of Strategy and Risk Management, has joined …

Newport Audiology Centers, one of the nation’s leading providers of audiological hearing-aid services with over 2,000 full-service centers, has become the newest member of AAA’s Show Your Card & Save(R) program. Through the program AAA members receive a 40 percent discount off Newport Audiology’s already low hearing aid prices, and a Price Match Guarantee. Hearing loss …

Scooters and Mobility, a Canadian supplier of mobility scooters and related products, is expanding its product line. The first model that will be available on the website, scootersandmobility.ca, is the Brother Model 4024. This is a lightweight scooter that allows for easier mobility, storage and transportation, all at a competitive price. Mark Glenney, President of Scooters …

Circadiance, the world leader in soft cloth nasal CPAP masks, announces two new colors for their revolutionary SleepWeaver mask - camouflage and leopard. These Wilderness Dream Series colors represent the company’s deliberate decision to offer users more exciting choices in nasal CPAP masks, and wake up a sleepy industry with custom designs. “When it comes to devices, …

DoctorConnect, which made it convention debut at TexMed 2010, is a patient reminder service utilizing the most effective communication medium ever - SMS text messaging.  In addition to the patient reminder service component, DoctorConnect offers ResulTxt.  ResulTxt is a test results notification service which automatically notifies patients when their test results are available. “The service is …

The patient reminder service, DoctorConnect, announced a Free Trial period for users of the new SMS patient reminder service for scheduled appointments with physicians or other medical professionals. The free trial period is for 30 days. This allows practices and clinics of all sizes to try the new service without obligation or cost. “We are very …

DoctorConnect are the words on the lips of many TexMed Conference goers today as AdTel International rolls out its first service for the medical professions at the Ft. Worth TexMed Conference today. “DoctorConnect is poised to change how medical offices do business in small but powerful way,” says Ross Manley, Chief Operations Officer of AdTel. …

Patient reminder services are often conducted by in office staff members.  And, that’s where Ross Manley of AdTel International sees a problem.  ”With the number of patient reminder services and calls a staff has to handle, it literally takes almost another employee to do the job efficiently.  Even then they would have to guess at …

With over ten million diabetics in the U.S. alone and approximately 150,000 amputations performed yearly, inventor and American board-certified prosthetist John E. Rooney developed a custom-made ankle-foot orthosis with the trade name Ulcer Healing Orthosis(R) or UHO(R). The U.S. patented device helps to support the lower leg and foot, reducing mechanical stress on the bottom …

Complete Medical Billing, discount provider of the leading medical billing software, Lytec, introduces a new software technology to meet the latest 2010 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates. This new application takes the mystery out of the latest rules and regulations, and is up to speed with the most recent HIPAA requirements-and includes the …

Zeus, Inc., a global leader in material science and high performance polymer extrusions, announces it has been identified as a supplier to a MDEA-winning product. The winning product, the SAVI breast brachytherapy applicator, is manufactured by Cianna Medical. The SAVI applicator is a single-entry, multicatheter device for the delivery of radiation therapy for early breast …

The 6th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) takes place April 19-21, 2010, in Arlington, Virginia, USA. This year’s meeting, “Delivering Value and Driving Advocacy in Medical Publications,” will address some of the key challenges in today’s medical publications environment. ISMPP is honored to have as a keynote speaker Mark …

EduQuest has trained hundreds of FDA inspectors; now it trains thousands of those getting inspected. A global team of FDA compliance experts, EduQuest (http://www.EduQuest.net) is presenting a series of training courses for quality managers and regulatory specialists September 13-17, 2010, at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware (near I-95, Amtrak rail lines, and the Philadelphia airport). Course …

Sherwin-Williams Chemical Coatings Division is raising the bar for quality coatings by partnering with Microban International, the global leader in built-in antimicrobial protection, to offer select liquid and powder product finishes with Microban(R) antimicrobial protection. Microban(R) protection works continuously to inhibit the growth of bacteria that can cause stain, odor, discoloration and deterioration of the …

Circadiance, the world leader in soft cloth CPAP masks, announced today that it has made two key additions to its management team: Bruce Benner joins the company as Vice President of Sales, and Greg Ulery as Financial Controller. The company, which has designed and developed the revolutionary Sleepweaver® soft cloth nasal CPAP mask, has been growing …

Rodger Brown has been named President of Sanford Rose Associates-Pittsburgh North, one of several new Sanford Rose Associates executive search offices opening in recent months. Brown brings over 30 years of executive management experience in the biotechnology, medical devices, pharmaceutical, and diagnostics industries; Brown is a natural fit to spearhead the Life Science practice which …

AnyDATA Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacture of wireless communications devices, announces the DTW series of low cost embedded CDMA and GSM/HSPA modules designed for mobile Internet devices. The tiny broadband modules measure only 21mm x 22mm x 4.5mm, which is smaller in size than a quarter and weighs only 4 grams. …

BioVigil LLC has released the second generation of the BioVigil hand hygiene monitoring system. The innovative system enables hospitals to more effectively combat Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs) by dramatically increasing hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers. HAIs waste over $20-30 billion each year, with as many as one in ten hospital patients picking up a secondary infection …

Zeus, Inc., a global leader in material science and high-performance polymer extrusions, announces it will be presenting a critical fluids web seminar on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 10am (CDT). The web seminar, entitled “Critical Fluid Handling - Why Fluoropolymers?,” will discuss the pivotal role of fluoropolymers in critical fluid applications. Presenters are Dr. Stephen …

Having addressed the rigorous requirements for the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS 70), IT infrastructure services and web-based sales force automation and supply chain management solutions provider Mobile Workforce, Inc.(R) today announced it has achieved the SAS 70 Type II certification, one of the most stringent auditing standards for service companies. The SAS 70 …

Naturs Design, Inc., the makers of RemZzzs CPAP mask liners, is announcing a new exclusive distribution partnership with Intus Healthcare Ltd of the UK. Naturs Design, Inc. also celebrated its one-year anniversary since taking its flagship product to market on January 19th of 2009. RemZzzs CPAP mask liners are the first of their kind in …

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted a patent today to Bellacure, Inc. for its knee pain treatment device, which was designed to allow the patient to reproducibly apply a therapeutic force that urges the femur and tibia apart on the affected side of the knee at an unmatched intensity level while maximizing force efficiency …

Modern Plastics custom designs and manufactures LEXAN* “Universal Precaution Stations (Infection Control Stations)” and “Narcotic Lock Boxes” for hospitals, nursing homes and other patient-care facilities. LEXAN* Universal Precaution Stations are typically installed in all patient care areas, outside patient rooms, hospital hallways and intensive care areas. They are useful in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, …

Counterfeit medical products are becoming an international epidemic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 8% of the medical devices in circulation are counterfeit. The offending products may be assembled from inferior quality components, or worse yet, from fake parts that could contain toxic materials. In either case the dangers are the same. …

Level 3 Inspection LLC (L3I) is proud to announce that it has successfully completed the Quality Management System (QMS) re-certification by meeting or exceeding all of the requirements for ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100 Revision B Certification under the new updated standards of the global quality and aerospace standards. L3I again passed their ISO/AS audit with …

Cermetek Microelectronics, Inc. today announced the CH24606 modem module. The CH24606, a V.22bis modem module (2400 bits per second), is the first Cermetek modem designed to comply with UL 60601-1 requirements for medical equipment safety. Cermetek has targeted the CH24606 as a low-cost communications solution for medical monitoring equipment. The CH24606 sells for less than …

It all started in 1958, the year when Maurice Raben (an endocrinologist of Boston) was able to purify enough Growth Hormone to treat GH-deficiency in a 17-year-old boy. He got this Human Hormone from the pituitary glands of an autopsied child body. After hearing about this discovery, many scientists and endocrinologists started extracting the Hormone from their …

Healthcare costs are rapidly increasing due to the rapid aging of our population. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that over 60% of fatal falls occur in the home. Additionally, the total cost of falls in 2010 is expected to be between 68 and 100 Billion Dollars. More than 25,000 older adults died …

Hospitals continue to develop new and improved communications strategies so doctors, nurses and technicians can provide the best patient care. In some hospital wards speed and accuracy are essential - especially the critical care unit / ICU. In the ICU nurses must be prepared to manage various complicated devices and multiple medicines delivered through assorted IV …

Good Publication Practice 2 (GPP2), a key guidance document for the publication of company-sponsored medical research, has been published online today by the British Medical Journal (BMJ). “The publication of GPP2 in BMJ is strong recognition of the importance of providing support and guidance for industry sponsored research and the publication of study results in …

In response to increasing customer demand for integrated development, test, and quality management of medical devices, three Silicon Valley firms are collaborating on complementary offerings. Mike Silverman, CEO at Ops A La Carte; Nader Fathi, CEO of SigmaQuest; and Walt Maclay, President of Voler Systems, have partnered to bring development and design quality and reliability …

Walt Maclay, President of Voler Systems (http://www.volersystems.com), has been selected to speak on “Data Acquisition for Medical Devices” at BIOMEDevice’s Innovation Briefs on December 9, 2009. BIOMEDevice (http://www.devicelink.com/expo/biomed09/index.html) is the premier event for bringing together industry leaders in medical devices. The show offers a compelling mix of new medical technology and biopharmaceutical developments. Medical device trends …

Hospital Intensive Care Units are among the most expensive costs in the U.S. health care industry. Intensive Care Units represent 10% of acute care beds, costing billions of dollars annually. Patients in ICU areas are typically very ill; their problems can be complex with a large range of acute illnesses and preexisting conditions present. Intensive Care …

Voler Systems (http://www.volersystems.com), a provider of electronic design consulting services, today reported 50% growth over the same period last year. “Voler Systems’ consulting for medical devices continues to drive our strong results. Medical firms are turning to Voler for design and development services from concept and design to production of devices for human use. We remain …

The future of urinary catheter care has arrived. ProtekMed has launched the Tru-flo(TM) urinary catheter valve, an innovative and economical alternative to the standard tube and bag system prescribed by most urologists today. This revolutionary technology eliminates the need for a bag and lengthy tubing, enabling patients who require catheters to regain a sense of normalcy …

Circadiance, the leader in soft-cloth nasal CPAP masks, announces the new Zzzephyr Seal, a revolutionary elastic cloth seal designed to fit more comfortably over the patient’s nose. The lightweight seal reduces air leakage, and helps to ensure a better night’s sleep for Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients. The SleepWeaver ADVANCE with Zzzephyr Seal, which comes in blue, …

For many ostomy patients, the most difficult aspect of their condition is the cleaning of their ostomy pouches. Performing this messy task every day - sometimes multiple times per day - can be disheartening and cumbersome. Ostyclean was created for patients who are seeking an easier, more efficient method of cleaning their ostomy pouches. Its revolutionary …

Nukepills.com today announced the replenishment of its stock of N95 Particulate Masks just in time for the upcoming flu season. A deluge of online orders in May of this year, in response to media stories of the Swine Flu Virus (H1N1), depleted the company’s large inventory in just a few days. “We had run out of …

Treatment of hospital-related infections in the U.S. costs up to $11 billion a year and about half of those infections are related to medical devices implanted in patients. Until now, efforts to control drug-resistant biofilms on such devices have been largely unsuccessful. New hydrogel mats developed by collaborators Pat Mather and Dacheng Ren of the Syracuse …

Medical manufacturing is a bright spot in the U.S. economy, as evidenced by Specialty Silicone Fabricators, which is expanding into a new 100,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The new facility is designed to meet the growing demand for silicone medical device components and support the manufacturing of new medical technologies such as combination products. U.S.-owned Specialty Silicone Fabricators …

The United States Food and Drug Administration has granted IRadimed Corporation clearance of its new MRidium 3860+ MRI Infusion System with integrated Masimo SET(R) SpO2 Monitoring. Transport to the MRI for Sedation, Critical Care, and Cardiac Patients to date has required multiple pieces of equipment, with hospital infusion pumps and SpO2 being typically not designed …

Germgard Lighting LLC, a New Jersey-based medical technology company, has demonstrated a breakthrough advancement of its gas-based, room-temperature surgical instrument sterilization system. An independent testing laboratory is consistently achieving 100% kill of Geobacillus stearothermophilus, the standard spore used for testing surgical instrument sterilizers. The tests employ a single, three-minute cycle, including preparation. The inactivation remains at …

Next Safety, Inc. (NSI) announces advanced respirators that give people more confidence to go to work in a pandemic environment. Next Safety is releasing for sale to the public respirator products the company developed for the bird flu influenza A subtype H5N1. The respirators were originally developed for the bird flu (H5N1), which never became contagious. …

On a routine day, Specialty Silicone Fabricators in Paso Robles, California, will make silicone micro-implants such as surgical drains, catheter systems, intravenous drug delivery devices and pacemaker leads. What is not routine is the incredibly precise tolerances demanded of these miniature products. Considering that silicone is a highly flexible substance, achieving consistently precise results to …

Heejin Lee, an MIT PhD and scientist, was awarded the prestigious 2009 IAI Award for his work on a silicone-based combination product recently launched by TARIS Biomedical. The ISSAC Award for Innovation recognizes and promotes the achievements of biomedical scientists, designers, engineers and other researchers involved in the development of silicone-based combination products. Combination products are …

Precision Durable Medical Equipment, a medical and sports injury supplies company, has found a way to “Reform the Healthcare Products Industry.” In a bold move to bring change to the process of providing for patients’ medical product needs, Precision Durable Medical Equipment, through their website http://www.injurysupplies.com, has found a way to help their customers acquire …

Meridios received official notification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that it has earned the status of “CMS PQRI qualified registry” using its healthMATRIX(TM) health registry / disease management application. Following in an excerpt from the CMS announcement: “Congratulations! You are a ‘qualified’ registry for the 2009 PQRI Registry Program. Thank you for your …

Zeus, Inc., a leader in polymer extrusions and material science, announces it has been invited to present at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago on June 1, 2009. Zeus presenters Dr. Bruce Anneaux, Ph.D. and GI Endoscopy Specialist Aubrey Sanders will address possible polymer selection for building new and innovative medical devices for interventional procedures in …

The federal government has made tax incentives accessible for the remainder of 2009 to assist companies with the implementation of simple automation into new or existing facilities during these economic times. These tax incentives will have a positive impact on organizations purchasing automated carousels and VLMs allowing for increased write-off ability while providing increased efficiencies …

Circadiance launched the revolutionary SleepWeaver(TM) ADVANCE All Cloth Nasal CPAP Mask at the Medtrade Spring Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada March 25 - 26. More than 3,000 Home Care Professionals were in attendance at the conference. The SleepWeaver(TM) ADVANCE received an overwhelmingly favorable response from Home Care Business Owners, Managers and Respiratory Therapists. The new SleepWeaver(TM) …

Germgard Lighting LLC, a New Jersey based, early phase medical technology company, has demonstrated its patented, ultra-fast surgical instrument resterilization system. Germgard’s technology will protect millions of patients and lower the overall cost of care by preventing infections resulting from surgery in large heathcare facilities, military field hospitals, and ambulatory surgical centers. The total cycle time …

Voler Systems (http://www.volersystems.com) has launched a “Quality System for Medical Device Innovation Program” which provides full-service consulting from concept and design to production of devices for human use. The current economic conditions are not deterring Voler from investing in key programs that are critical to meeting its customers’ needs and reducing time-to-market for new medical …