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Pass Thru Air Locks Designed For Transfer Of Parts And Equipment In And Out Of A Cleanroom
June 23, 2004 8:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsPass thru air locks reduce the need for people to enter the cleanroom. Contamination is eliminated because of the reduced "traffic" within the cleanroom. The Series 18 features polypropylene or stainless steel construction.
Dual Containment Flare Nut and Panel Mount Flare Fitting Eliminates Pressure Build Up and Prevents Line Rupture
June 23, 2004 8:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe ChemQuik® Dual Containment flare nut and panel mount flare fitting facilitates the "double containment" of chemical handling fluid lines between a coupling or fitting and a Chemical Dispense Unit (CDU) or pump.
Pneumatic Wash-Down Valves Require No Protective Cabinet
June 23, 2004 8:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Series CL03 valve system has an IP69K protection class rating for high-pressure wash-down up to 1450 psi. Users benefit from not having to use a protective cabinet, and by improved system performance by having valves mounted closer to the actuators. With a high flow of up to 0.
Spray Nozzle Features Filter To Prevent Clogging
June 23, 2004 8:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsThis porous polypropylene filter for the PJ Series nozzle is designed to remove particles as small as 70 microns. Contaminants can clog nozzles quickly, resulting in frequent cleaning and costly down time.
Stainless Steel Vertical Hot Box Efficiently Heats Eight Drums
June 23, 2004 8:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Sahara Hot Box Model SV8 is an energy efficient way to heat eight 55-gallon drums. The unit economically replaces inefficient homemade hot rooms and awkward band heaters. The unit uses steam up to 200 psig and can reach temperatures up to 300°F. An electric model is also available.
Magnetic Flowmeter Designed For Filling And Dosing Operations
June 23, 2004 8:10 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Type 8055 Full-Bore Magflowmeter is designed for filling and dosing operations, including data registration. The Type 8055 (continuous or batch control) finds use in sanitary processes, pharmaceuticals manufacturing and water treatment applications. It is also used in CIP and SIP applications.
DHHS Recommended to Establish Registry For U.S. Clinical Trials
June 21, 2004 11:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsCHICAGO, IL (June 21, 2004) - The American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates called for the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a comprehensive registry for clinical trials conducted in the United States.
Endocrine Society Hears Early Patient Response for Forteo
June 21, 2004 11:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsNEW ORLEANS, LA (June 21, 2004) - Changes in markers of bone remodeling after one month of treatment with Lilly's Forteo may provide important early evidence of treatment response, according to new data presented last week at the 86th Annual Meeting of The Endocrine Society.
Schering-Plough Names Hans M. Vemer Senior Vice President
June 21, 2004 11:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsKENILWORTH, NJ (June 21, 2004) - Schering-Plough Corporation announced that Hans M. Vemer, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed senior vice president, Global Medical Affairs. Dr.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Announces Launch of Acute Pain Product
June 21, 2004 11:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsCORONA, CA (June 21, 2004) - Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, announced the launch of Reprexain CIII, a prescription pain medication for the short-term management of acute pain. Repraxain combines hydrocodone with ibuprofen.
AMA Passes New Policies to Help Fight Obesity
June 21, 2004 11:40 am | Product Releases | CommentsCHICAGO, IL (June 21, 2004) - The American Medical Association (AMA) has proposed a plan to curtail obesity. It addresses a number of issues, including the ethnic and racial disparities in obesity. 31 percent of U.S. adults 20 and older are considered obese.
James D. Crapo Named CEO of Incara
June 14, 2004 6:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsRESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC (June 14, 2004) - Incara Pharmaceutical Corporation has named James D. Crapo, M.D. to be the chief executive officer. Crapo was on the faculty of Duke University Medical Center where he served for 17 years as the chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Division.
Bradley Pharmaceuticals to Acquire Bioglan
June 14, 2004 6:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsFAIRFIELD, NJ (June 14, 2004) - Bradley Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced intentions to acquire Bioglan Pharmaceuticals Company, a subsidiary of Quintiles Transnational Corp. Bioglan is a dermatological company that manufactures various products, including those for actinic keratosis and acne.
Schering-Poulgh Reaches Agreement with U.S. Securities
June 14, 2004 6:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsKENILWORTH, NJ (June 14, 2004) - Schering-Plough Corporation, a science-based health care company, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commision (SEC) to settle issues related to compliance of the U.S.
ICOS and Raven Biotechnologies Collaborate for Antibody Therpeutics
June 14, 2004 6:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsBOTHELL, WA (June 14, 2004) - ICOS Corporation and Raven Biotechnologies have entered into an agreement that provides ICOS with an exclusive option to license five of Raven's monoclonal antibody candidates for potential therapeutic applications, including cancer therapies.
