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PRWeb: 03-20-2006

Fighting Cancer With Pepper
Scientific studies have revealed that capsaicin (pepper), the primary component of Sinol USA?s pharmaceutical products, can help fight various forms of cancer. [PRWEB Mar 20, 2006] Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/SGFsZi1TcXVhLUVtcHQtVGhpci1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Baxa to Feature ValiMed Medication Validation System at Interphex 2006
Baxa Corporation features the innovative ValiMed System technology for rapid validation of high-risk medications at the Interphex 2006 trade show March 20-23, 2006, at Booth # C302. This new system provides the only effective means for preventing med errors, detecting narcotic abuse and ensuring the quality of batch compounds. [PRWEB Mar 20, 2006]

New Cure for Impotence, Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) or Impotence is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection while performing sexual activity. ED is very different from other sexual conditions that normally interfere with love making such as lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation and orgasm. [PRWEB Mar 19, 2006] Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/WmV0YS1TaW5nLVByb2YtTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Pharmacuetical Formulations, Inc. Emerges From Chapter 11
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, acting as lead counsel, gains approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware of the Debtor?s First Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization filed by Pharmaceutical Formulations, Inc. [PRWEB Mar 19, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/UHJvZi1Mb3ZlLVByb2YtTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Baxa Corporation?s Jeff Baldwin Honored as a Top Business Leader by the Denver Business Journal
In an awards ceremony held Friday at the Denver Marriott City Center, Baxa President and Chief Operating Officer Jeff Baldwin was recognized as one of the top 40 business and community leaders in the Denver area. The 2006 winners were chosen on three criteria: business leadership, personal accomplishment and community involvement. [PRWEB Mar 19, 2006]

Medendorp Promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Development
SCIREX Corporation announced today the promotion of Sharon V. Medendorp, MPH, to the position of Executive Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Development, reporting to James D. Utterback, CEO. In this role, Ms. Medendorp will be responsible for the oversight of the Advanced Development group at SCIREX, which includes the Clinical Trial Management, Biometrics and Scientific & Medical Management groups. [PRWEB Mar 18, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/U3VtbS1DcmFzLUZhbHUtTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

APR Applied Pharma Research s.a. and Labtec GmbH Sign New Strategic Partnership for the Development and Licensing of RapidFilm?, an Innovative Drug Delivery Technology
APR of Switzerland and Labtec of Germany have signed a strategic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement for the development and licensing of the RapidFilm? Drug Delivery Technology. [PRWEB Mar 17, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/UGlnZy1TcXVhLVByb2YtTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Euroscreen Appoints Jean Combalbert, Ph.D., as CEO
Euroscreen SA announced the appointment of Jean Combalbert, Ph.D. to the position of President & Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Combalbert joins Euroscreen with more than 15 years experience in pharmaceutical and biotech companies. [PRWEB Mar 17, 2006]

Production Restructuring in Pharmaceutical Companies to Propel Fine Chemicals Market In North America
Frost & Sullivan (http://www.chemicals.frost.com) finds that the North American Fine Chemicals Market -- Investment Analysis and Growth Opportunities earned revenue of $21.29 billion in 2005 and estimates them to reach $28.62 billion in 2011. [PRWEB Mar 17, 2006]

Canadian Drug Seizures Subside but Serious Questions Remain
Ever since Nov. 17th, 2005, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have been busy seizing Canadian drug packages without warning, leaving thousands of Americans without their medications. Although the campaign seems to have ended, questions remain about whether its conspicuous timing is related to the troubled Medicare Part D prescription program and if the FDA is responsible [PRWEB Mar 16, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/U2luZy1FbXB0LVN1bW0tTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Covalys Closes Series C Round of Financing
Covalys Biosciences AG today announced the closing of its series C round of financing. [PRWEB Mar 16, 2006] Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/Q291cC1IYWxmLUZhbHUtTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Cross-Functional Skills the Key to Weathering an Uncertain Pharmaceutical Industry Job Market, Survey Finds
Pharmaceutical workers without cross-disciplinary skills and training are vulnerable; women, minorities, younger workers note disparity in earnings. [PRWEB Mar 16, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/RmFsdS1aZXRhLVRoaXItTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

New System for Quality Control Testing in the Packaging Industry
The 'Child-resistant Closure Tester' enables the performance of 'push-and-twist' caps to be evaluated by simultaneous application and measurement of force and torque. [PRWEB Mar 16, 2006]

APR Applied Pharma Research s.a. and Labtec GmbH Have Signed a new Strategic Partnership for the Development and Licensing of the RapidFilm? Drug Delivery Technology
Balerna (Switzerland) and Langenfeld (Germany). After the success of the previous Partnership on the Ketoprofen Patch which has been developed by the two companies and then licensed to Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ENDP) for US and Canada and to Zambon Group of Italy for the rest of the world, APR of Switzerland and Labtec of Germany have signed a strategic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement for the development and licensing of the RapidFilm? Drug Delivery Technology. [PRWEB Mar 16, 2006]

The Vioxx Withdrawal: Changes and Opportunities for the Industry
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c31672) has announced the addition of The Vioxx Withdrawal: Changes and Opportunities for the Industry to their offering. [PRWEB Mar 16, 2006]

Networking for Women Working in the Pharmaceutical Industry Just Got Easier: Newest Affiliate of the Healthcare Business Women?s Association Forms in Philadelphia
The newest Affiliate of the Healthcare Business Women?s Association (HBA), Greater Philadelphia, officially launched on February 16. More than 300 women attended the launch meeting hosted by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in Collegeville, PA . The kick-off featured Philadelphia-area guest speaker Molly Shepard, CEO of Leaders Edge and author of ?Stop Whining and Start Winning: Eight Surefire Ways for Women to Thrive in Business? [PRWEB Mar 16, 2006]

Canadian Drug Seizures Subside but Serious Questions Remain
Ever since Nov. 17th, 2005, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have been busy seizing Canadian drug packages without warning, leaving thousands of Americans without their medications. Although the campaign seems to have ended, questions remain about whether its conspicuous timing is related to the troubled Medicare Part D prescription program and if the FDA is responsible. [PRWEB Mar 15, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/WmV0YS1UaGlyLUxvdmUtTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Alberta Corporation FLAVORx/SAVEURx Expands Its Scientifically-Tested, Medically-Proven Medicinal Compliance Program throughout Quebec
FLAVORx Inc, the company that sets the gold-standard for developing medicinal flavorings for both over the counter and prescription medications, has expanded into the province of Quebec. Because of the continued success throughout the rest of the Canadian regions, the company felt it imperative to continue its growth across the country. As FLAVORx's mission to promote the health and well-being of children, integration as an Alberta Corporation will further enable children around the world access to better healthcare. [PRWEB Mar 15, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/UGlnZy1FbXB0LVpldGEtTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Longevinex® (Licaps®, Capsugel®) Preserves Trans Resveratrol in Red Wine Pills Six Times Better Than Conventionally Made Pills
Independent laboratory studies of Longevinex® resveratrol/red wine extract dietary supplements, encapsulated in an airtight gelatin capsule (Licaps®, Capsugel®), confirms that this method of encapsulation inhibits undesirable degradation and molecular conversion of resveratrol over an extended period of time. Longevinex® (Licaps®) capsules retained total resveratrols 40% better, and minimized undesirable molecular conversion of trans resveratrol to cis resveratrol more than 6.5 times better, than conventional tablets or capsules. [PRWEB Mar 15, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/U3VtbS1TdW1tLUNvdXAtTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Up and Comers Give Canadian Online Pharmacies a New Shot in the Arm
While Medicare may be luring some seniors to the ?D? side, a new group of patients is running to the border for their meds. [PRWEB Mar 15, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/Q291cC1TdW1tLU1hZ24tTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

The Little Known Dangers of Pilling a Pet -- Why Owners Could be Doing More Harm than Good
Giving a pill, dry, to a cat or dog could be extremely detrimental to its health. Studies show that in a 'dry swallow', the majority of pills and capsules remain in a cat's esophagus anywhere from five to fifteen minutes before entering the stomach, which can irritate and damage the sensitive tissues of the throat. Luckily for pet owners and animal lovers alike, there is now a solution. Apothepet, the specialty veterinary pharmacy can transform liquids and capsules into tasty liquid medications. Doing so reduces stress and trauma on the animal and owner, as well as ensures that pets actually swallow the medication they need. [PRWEB Mar 14, 2006] Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/U2luZy1Mb3ZlLU1hZ24tTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Maxwell Releases MedConferencelive 2.0
Software upgrade delivers increased functionality, flexibility and interactivity of online medical, pharma and biotech events. [PRWEB Mar 14, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/SG9yci1FbXB0LU1hZ24tTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Customized Compounded Prescription Medication for Patient Compliance
Just what your doctor can order to meet the specfic medical needs of an individual (Human or Animal). [PRWEB Mar 14, 2006]

Gels, Patches & Microneedles ? Is Transdermal Drug Delivery Finally Coming of Age?
Greystone Associates Analyzes Transdermal Technologies, Therapies and Trends [PRWEB Mar 14, 2006]

The World Pharmaceutical Markets Fact Book 2006 will Help Readers Locate the Answers to Questions Such as Which Country Spends Most on Pharmaceuticals as a % of GDP?
[PRWEB Mar 14, 2006]

Seventh US Patent Issued to Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. Related to Verification of Pharmaceuticals
Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), manufacturer of precision analytical instruments for real-time, field based material identification and verification, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued Patent Number 7,006,214 related to ASD?s innovative solution, RxSpec® technology. [PRWEB Mar 13, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/Q3Jhcy1JbnNlLVNxdWEtTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Teva Pharmaceuticals Already has a UK Subsidiary But is Set to Increase Its UK Presence Via Its Acquisition of IVAX
[PRWEB Mar 13, 2006]

ACD/Labs Launches New LC/MS Software for Automated Molecular Weight Identification
Can software identify all of the molecular ions in an LC/MS dataset? Advanced Chemistry Development, Inc. (ACD/Labs) introduces ACD/IntelliXtract?, the first commercially-available LC/MS software package for automated molecular weight determination, component extraction, and sample comparison. [PRWEB Mar 12, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/SG9yci1aZXRhLVBpZ2ctTWFnbi1IYWxmLVplcm8=

Market Analytics Group Will Appear at the 2006 BIO Conference in Chicago this April
Coral Gables, FL: March 10, 2006- Market Analytics Group (MAG) schedules its appearance at the upcoming BIO 2006 International Convention in Chicago. Team members from MAG will be available to demonstrate their expertise in commercial assessment, R&D portfolio optimization, product forecasting, pricing, deal valuation to pharmaceutical industry participants through April 9th to April 12th. [PRWEB Mar 12, 2006]

Drugmaker Evaluating R&D Centre
GlaxoSmithKine is keeping a close watch on a nation where many people still do not have basic healthcare services. [PRWEB Mar 12, 2006]

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