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PRWeb: 04-17-2006

Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Allegedly Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke
With 60% more estrogen than birth control pills, the health risks of Ortho Evra Patch are increased [PRWEB Apr 17, 2006]

New Natural Nasal Spray Uses Hot Peppers & Nettle To Crush Allergies
SiCap Industries, makers of Sinus Buster Hot Pepper nasal spray, have finally introduced their heavily anticipated Sinus Buster Allergy Formula. In addition to using the power of hot peppers to crush allergy symptoms, this new ?Allergy Buster? formula uses organic Nettle Extract to help prevent and equalize allergy symptoms altogether. [PRWEB Apr 16, 2006] Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/TWFnbi1UaGlyLUVtcHQtSG9yci1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Research Confirms Emu Oil to have Trans-dermal Delivery Applications
Emu Oil has been used in topical delivery applications by the aborigines for over a thousand years. LB Processors, specializing in emu oil processing, has utilized this folk lore application. Emu Oil in a muscle and joint cream has been very effective. [PRWEB Apr 15, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U3VtbS1Qcm9mLUZhbHUtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Fosamax and Other Osteoporosis Drugs Allegedly Linked to ?Dead Jaw? Disease
Osteoporosis limits mobility for many elderly women and men but their bone density drugs may lead to serious side effects. [PRWEB Apr 15, 2006]

Enduring the Bird Flu ... Be Aware of the Danger that it Brings With It, A Lot of People Let It In...
It may be a while when flu is eradicated from our planet completely. Till then the best defense against it is to be cautious. And to do that, follow these simple but effective guidelines and stay healthy. [PRWEB Apr 15, 2006]

Koch Equipment LLC Launches Redesigned Web Site
An all new view of Koch Equipment LLC's products and services is now available online. [PRWEB Apr 14, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/UGlnZy1Ib3JyLUhvcnItWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Remedic Health Introduces New Multi-Action Joint Health Formula? NutraGlide?
In the increasingly competitive joint health supplement industry, consumers are constantly looking for a product that delivers on its promise. Remedic Health is giving consumers just what they want with its new multi-action formula, NutraGlide?. NutraGlide? is the latest joint health formula that contains ingredients that provide ultimate comfort and joint health in five different ways. [PRWEB Apr 14, 2006]

Baxa Corporation Wins National Design Awards From Graphic Design USA Magazine
Two campaigns designed and executed by the Baxa in-house design team have been selected for 2006 American Inhouse Design Awards for creative work on a recent direct mail campaign (?right equipment?) and a national customer promotion (?real pharmacy?). Graphic Design USA ? a national magazine for design professionals ? has sponsored design competitions for four decades. The 2006 winners were chosen from nearly 3,500 submissions, less than 20% of which received awards. [PRWEB Apr 14, 2006]

Fosamax Dangers: More Trouble for Merck
Fosamax, the popular osteoporosis drug made by Merck, has now been linked to a condition called osteonecrosis. This rare disease causes a patient?s jawbone to rot and die. Merck also makes Vioxx, which was pulled off the market in 2004 after it was shown to cause an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. [PRWEB Apr 14, 2006]

New Research Shows the Use of Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) Therapy will Continue to Grow Substantially Exceeding the Growth of Single Pill Alternatives
[PRWEB Apr 14, 2006]

Ivor Shaw Found Millions of Reasons to Reinvest in Imaje Coding Equipment
Producing approximately 300,000 products a day across the range, Ivor Shaw?s coding requirements demanded reliable and fast equipment with the ability to consistently print literally millions of characters, at speed, every day. Using their unique multi-head, multi-jet technology, Imaje equipment met the criteria. [PRWEB Apr 14, 2006]

Gentris Corporation Introduces Human Genomic DNA Reference Controls for CYP2D6 Gene
Gentris Corporation, a leading global provider of applied clinical pharmacogenomic services and diagnostic product solutions, today announced the availability of Human Genomic DNA Reference Controls for the Cytochrome P450 2D6 gene (CYP2D6). [PRWEB Apr 14, 2006]

Genentech was the Fastest Growing of the Top 50 Pharma and Biotech Companies in 2005
Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35535) has announced the addition of The Pharmaceutical Industry: Key Events and Trends Shaping its Current Status and Future Direction to their offering. [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006]

View an In-Depth Analysis of Emerging and Rapidly Growing ADME/Tox Screening Technologies
Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c35555) has announced the addition of Predictive ADME and Toxicology Strategies: Challenges and Opportunities for In Vivo, In Vitro and In Silico Predictive Technologies to their offering. [PRWEB Apr 13, 2006]

?People Food? Versus Pet Food: The Ultimate Guide to Safe Table Scraps for Pets
There's virtually no way to say no to wet noses and begging eyes. This mentality is the reason why most pet owners just can't help giving their pets a little "people food" from time to time. However, owners should be aware that several foods that are safe for humans can, in fact, be harmful to an animal's health. Apothepet Veterinary Pharmacy has compiled a list of guidelines to educate pet owners on the safety of feeding animals human food. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/RmFsdS1QaWdnLVpldGEtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Following the Decision to Restructure its Board of Directors in January, CytoDyn, Inc. Unveils its Newly Refurbished Website
Now that it is a publicly traded company, CytoDyn responds to its new company culture by remodeling their website. The change comes over a month after they began to restructure the Board of Directors. CytoDyn is best known for its innovative HIV treatment, Cytolin. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/UHJvZi1NYWduLU1hZ24tWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Vertrue Announces $10 Million Discount Drug Card Donation
to be administered by local United Way agencies [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/TWFnbi1Ib3JyLVpldGEtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Filmmaker Delivers One-two Punch to Big Pharma
Filmmaker Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau's film, Side Effects, is causing a stir across the nation for its insider's look at the pharmaceutical industry. For those who missed the storm of buzz during its rolling theatrical release, Side Effects will be released to DVD May 16 and sold in Borders, Best Buy and Circuit City stores across the United States, and online at www.sideeffectsthemovie.com and www.Amazon.com. Side Effects, which has been heralded as a light and entertaining approach to a heavy issue, examines the pill-pushing tactics of big pharma, and stars Katherine Heigl, sexy intern on ABC?s award-winning drama, Grey?s Anatomy. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/TWFnbi1GYWx1LUluc2UtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

INTERCEPTCS?- A Revolutionary New Product for the Prevention of Cold Sores--Shoppers Drug Mart Exclusive
First Product for the PREVENTION of herpes simplex virus-1. This revolutionary product does not just "treat" cold sores it prevents them. This product will revolutionize cold sore management. [PRWEB Apr 12, 2006]

China is Expected to Become the Fifth Largest Drug Market in the World by 2010
[PRWEB Apr 12, 2006]

AVONEX.com Launches Redesigned Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Web Site
Catalyst on-line Inc., a full service Interactive Marketing agency, is excited to announce the re-launch of AVONEX.com. AVONEX is the number one prescribed MS Treatment in the U.S. today. [PRWEB Apr 11, 2006] Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1QaWdnLU1hZ24tWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Auriga Pharmaceuticals Names Industry Veteran as Senior Vice President of Scientific Affairs
Alan Roberts Brings 17 Years Experience Spanning Key Technical Disciplines in the Pharmaceutical Industry [PRWEB Apr 11, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/SW5zZS1FbXB0LVRoaXItWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Two Maryland Women Reunite For Web Design Project
Kara Brook of Brook Group and Kathleen Case of Medicalliance join together again after over a decade to collaborate on a Web design project. [PRWEB Apr 11, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/U3VtbS1Ib3JyLVByb2YtTG92ZS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

When Is A Facial More Than A Facial? When Clients Call It The Goddess Treatment
It used to be that you went for a facial for two reasons, to relax and to make your skin feel good. These days you can still choose that option but it's more likely that you'll be confronted with a host of other options from anti-aging to treating a condition you didn't even know you had because you'd never before heard the clinical/medical term for it. How then does a consumer discern between a hip moniker with an expensive services price tag and a genuine clinical service guaranteed to generate results? [PRWEB Apr 11, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U2luZy1TaW5nLUluc2UtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Weight Loss Industry Introduces Organic Solutions
The weight loss industry is focusing on organic based diet solutions to help obese individuals lose weight. [PRWEB Apr 11, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/RW1wdC1QaWdnLU1hZ24tWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Sinus Buster Announces New Line Of Medicinal Hot Pepper Nasal Sprays
The ?Sinus Buster? brand is well known as the world?s first hot pepper nasal spray with a solid reputation for relieving a host of chronic sinus, allergy and headache symptoms Now the makers of Sinus Buster have introduced an entire line of natural pepper based nasal sprays designed for optimal health. The line up covers everything from weight loss to allergies. The company even has a stop smoking formula made with hot peppers. [PRWEB Apr 10, 2006] Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/SGFsZi1FbXB0LUhhbGYtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

New Weight Control Nasal Spray Uses Hot Peppers, Licorice and Green Tea
A company famous for inventing the world?s first hot pepper nasal spray is about to introduce the world?s first weight control nasal spray also made with natural pepper extracts. Sinus Buster Weight Control Formula is a completely natural nasal spray utilizing an exclusive hot pepper extract in combination with Licorice Root, Green Tea and Grapefruit seed extracts. [PRWEB Apr 10, 2006] Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/RW1wdC1TaW5nLUhhbGYtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

FOWL! Bird Flu: It?s Not What You Think
Thoroughly researched, and bound to be controversial, FOWL! will change forever perceptions of environmental policy, the pharmaceutical industry and the government?s role in the dissemination of public health information. Dioxins and other environmental chemicals are contributing to the toxic load in chickens,migratory birds,and humans,leading to massive death when combined with "bird flu" and other influenza viruses. However, this is far more than a book about the environment? FOWL! examines the specter of mandatory vaccination and exposes how pharmaceutical companies, chemical companies, and agribusinesses are not separate industries but function more as "sister enterprises," working together for mutual benefit, profit, and power. [PRWEB Apr 10, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/Q291cC1IYWxmLUhhbGYtWmV0YS1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Attractive Prospects for Asia Pacific Aesthetics Market: Botox to Challenge Chinese Toxins
According to a new report by Millennium Research Group, this market was valued at over $90 million in 2005 and will continue to grow at a substantial rate over the next 5 years. [PRWEB Apr 10, 2006]

ThinSpring Ranked Above 90% For All Performance Categories By Independent Evaluation
ThinSpring, a leading provider of XML-based solutions, and developer of the SPL Server? solution used by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has ranked above 90% for every category according to the Past Performance Evaluation (PPE) given by Open Ratings, Inc. [PRWEB Apr 10, 2006]

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