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Merck Ends Development of Parkinson's Disease Drug
May 23, 2013 5:31 pm | by The Associated Press | News | Comments
WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. (AP) — Merck & Co. says it is ending development of an experimental Parkinson's disease drug because the drug wasn't working. Merck says it reviewed initial data from three late-stage clinical trials and did not find evidence preladenant was more effective than a...
FDA Approves Blood Test to Diagnose Diabetes
May 24, 2013 8:21 am | News | Comments
The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it approved a new blood test...
WHO: Scientific Red Tape Mars Efforts vs. Virus
May 24, 2013 8:17 am | by JOHN HEILPRIN,Associated Press | News | Comments
International efforts to combat a new pneumonia-like virus that has now killed 22 people are...
Forest Labs Climbs as CEO Announces Retirement
May 24, 2013 8:11 am | News | Comments
Shares of Forest Laboratories Inc. rose to a year high Thursday after the drugmaker said Howard...
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FrymaKoruma Dinex Vacuum Processing Unit
May 24, 2013 12:24 pm | Product Releases | CommentsFeaturing a new homogenizer generation, the FrymaKoruma Dinex vacuum processing unit facilitates optimal processing times, droplet distribution and product quality. The improved tool geometry enables the product processing time within the homogenizer to be extended and increases the overall efficiency of the system.
FrymaKoruma Frymix II Vacuum Processing Unit
May 24, 2013 12:16 pm | Product Releases | CommentsWith its enclosed design, the FrymaKoruma Frymix II vacuum processing unit is the system of choice for manufacturers of high-quality pharmaceuticals. The machine complies with all cGMP/GAMP specifications for sterile suspensions and emulsions.
OEM Component Compressor for Medical Applications
May 24, 2013 12:03 pm | Product Releases | CommentsModel ZW400 oil-less air compressor offers OEM Engineers a viable option for applications in the medical and lab markets. With high flow output, the most demanding design specifications will be covered.
Baghouse Performance Analyzer & Controller
May 24, 2013 11:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe B-PAC series of baghouse performance analyzers & controllers feature a combination of features to help powder processing, air pollution control and dust collection users meet regulatory compliance while simultaneously reducing operating costs and improving the process.
Five Things the Sleep-Industry Won’t Say
May 24, 2013 8:54 am | Videos | CommentsMore than 40 million Americans don't get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And what they're doing about it might not be so helpful either. MarketWatch's Jim Jelter discusses five things the sleep-aid industry won't say.
New Drugs Aim to Increase Female Desire
May 24, 2013 8:45 am | Videos | CommentsStudies show up to 15 percent of women between the ages of 20 and 60 have a sexual desire disorder. This interview with relationship experts Ian Kernerand Logan Levkoff discusses the new drugs being developed to help women with sexual dysfunction.
Sinovac Beijing Obtains China GMP Certificate Under the New GMP Guidelines
May 24, 2013 8:26 am | News | CommentsSinovac Biotech Ltd. a provider of biopharmaceutical products in China, announced that Sinovac Beijing, the main operating subsidiary company of Sinovac, obtained the Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices for Pharmaceutical Products (GMP Certificate) from the China State and Food Administration (CFDA) for its proprietary vaccines, its Haidian district bulk production plants, and its Changping filing and packaging facility.
EZ-Down System
May 23, 2013 2:20 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe EZ-Down System is a simple yet highly innovative and effective tool that improves yield while reducing the potential for layering or segregation. The EZ-Down system consists of a rubber bladder inside a clear tube. When inflated, the bladder pinches off the flow of product within the tube.
Reference Pressure Gauges
May 23, 2013 2:09 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe 2700G series reference pressure gauges include nine easy to use, rugged, and reliable models that are ideal for calibration labs and instrument shops that need an affordable, highly accurate pressure measurement solution.
X-Ray Checkweighing System
May 23, 2013 1:58 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe X-weigh inspects for foreign contaminants while simultaneously weighing products in one compact system. The two technologies ensure that products are consistent in weight, size and shape. It operates through a common user interface, enabling product set-up in seconds with accuracies comparable to traditional checkweighers.
Alkermes Posts Fourth Quarter Profit as Royalty Payments Rise
May 23, 2013 12:44 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAlkermes PLC said Thursday that it was profitable in its fiscal fourth quarter as it received bigger royalty payments and more revenue for drug manufacturing. The Irish company said revenue from manufacturing and royalty payments climbed 33 percent during the quarter, and its total revenue rose...
High Shear Blender
May 23, 2013 11:31 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe FSH high shear blender for emulsifications and particle size reduction applications is designed to achieve submicron droplet sizes at one-third the cost of similar technology. It is designed to provide intense shearing of products with dispersed/emulsified oils.
Barbed Fittings
May 23, 2013 11:15 am | Product Releases | CommentsBarbed fittings for use with plastic and rubber tubing and reinforced hose are available in five materials. Each material — polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon, PVDF, and brass — offers different performance properties to meet the demands of diverse applications such as appliances, medical devices, chemical transfer, laboratories, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical uses, general industrial, vending equipment, potable water, MRO and OEM.
Can Calcium Supplements Lower Heart Attack Risk in Women?
May 23, 2013 9:11 am | Videos | CommentsA new study finds that women taking 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day have a 22 percent lower risk of dying, contradicting previous studied linking calcium to an increased risk of heart attacks. There are questions whether it is better to get calcium from supplements or food sources
Birth Control Coverage Up for Federal Appeal
May 23, 2013 8:59 am | by KRISTEN WYATT,Associated Press | News | CommentsIn the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes access to the morning-after pill.
