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GeneNews Announces SentinelGx(TM) Pharmacogenomic and Companion Diagnostic BloodRNA(TM) Services
October 28, 2011
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Karl Wassmann Joins Management Team as EVP, US Corporate Development [...]
GeneNews Reports Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results
October 27, 2011
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TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/27/11 -- GeneNews Limited (TSX: GEN), a company focused on developing blood-based biomarker tests for the early detection of diseases and personalized health management, today reported operational and financial results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011.For the three months ended September 30, 2011, the Company reported a net loss of $997,835, or $0.01 loss per common share, as compared to a net loss of $826,543, or $0.01 loss per common share for the three months ended September 30, 2010. This increase in loss of $171,2 [...]
Quidel Receives 510(k) Clearance of Its Sofia(TM) Fluorescent Immunoassay Analyzer and Influenza A+B FIA Test
October 26, 2011
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SAN DIEGO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/26/11 -- (NASDAQ: QDEL) a leading provider of rapid diagnostic testing solutions and cell-based virology assays, announced today that it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the sale of its Sofia™ Analyzer and its Sofia Influenza A+B FIA.Sofia is the brand name for Quidel's next generation immunoassay system. The easy-to-use Sofia Analyzer and Sofia Influenza A+B FIA combine unique software and fluorescent chemistry to yield an automatic, objective result that is readily available on the instrument's s [...]
MichBio Expo – Conference Exhibitors Profiled
October 26, 2011
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ANN ARBOR, MI -- (Marketwire) -- 10/26/11 --All News Media Outlets -- Media AdvisoryMichBio's Expo & ConferenceConference Sessions: Nov. 2-3,
Exhibit Hall Hours: 12-1 p.m. and 3-7 p.m., Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 3DeVos Place, Grand RapidsMichBio, the association for , will host its in Grand Rapids, MI, next week. The Expo is the largest single gathering of biosciences professionals in the state. Seventy percent of attendees are executives in biosciences companies, research institutions and universities, with another 25 percent representing service providers and other related industries [...]
Pacific Safety Products Inc. Announces New Head Office and Cost Savings
October 25, 2011
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ARNPRIOR, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/25/11 -- Pacific Safety Products Inc. ("PSP" or the "Company")(TSX VENTURE: PSP), a leading North American manufacturer of advanced armour and personal protection solutions, today announced that its head office has been co-located at its Arnprior, Ontario manufacturing facility.In conjunction with the head office relocation, the Company also announced that it has successfully subleased its former head office space in Kanata, Ontario, and has settled a lease obligation for a redundant plant location inherited pursuant to its merger w [...]
Pacific Safety Products Inc. Announces New Head Office and Cost Savings
October 25, 2011
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ARNPRIOR, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/25/11 -- Pacific Safety Products Inc. ("PSP" or the "Company")(TSX VENTURE: PSP), a leading North American manufacturer of advanced armour and personal protection solutions, today announced that its head office has been co-located at its Arnprior, Ontario manufacturing facility.In conjunction with the head office relocation, the Company also announced that it has successfully subleased its former head office space in Kanata, Ontario, and has settled a lease obligation for a redundant plant location inherited pursuant to its merger w [...]
Insulet Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results on November 3, 2011
October 25, 2011
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BEDFORD, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/25/11 -- Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), the leader in technology with its OmniPod® Insulin Management System, announced plans to release its financial results for the third quarter of 2011 on November 3, 2011 after the close of the financial markets.Insulet will also host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 3, 2011 to discuss its third quarter 2011 financial results. During the conference call, material information concerning the Company, its operations, strategies and prospects may be discussed.To listen to the conference call, [...]
Insulet Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results on November 3, 2011
October 25, 2011
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BEDFORD, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/25/11 -- Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), the leader in technology with its OmniPod® Insulin Management System, announced plans to release its financial results for the third quarter of 2011 on November 3, 2011 after the close of the financial markets.Insulet will also host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on November 3, 2011 to discuss its third quarter 2011 financial results. During the conference call, material information concerning the Company, its operations, strategies and prospects may be discussed.To listen to the conference call, [...]
OrthoSensor, Intelligent Orthopedic Device Innovator, Receives Key Patent
October 25, 2011
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Patent Enhances OrthoSensor's Strong IP Portfolio in Mechanical Alignment and Positional Sensing [...]
Given Imaging Announces Results From Multiple PillCam(R) COLON Studies Presented at UEGW 2011
October 25, 2011
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ESGE Endorsed First Guidelines on Using PillCam COLON in Daily Practice; New Data Underscore Value of PillCam COLON to Detect Flat Tumors, in Assessing Mucosal Inflammation in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis, as an Outpatient Procedure, and for Familial Screening of Colorectal Cancer [...]
Given Imaging Announces New Studies Highlighting the Value of ManoScan High Resolution Manometry Testing for Conditions Resulting From Anti-Reflux Surgery
October 25, 2011
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ManoScan High Resolution Manometry Shown to Identify the Source of Dysphagia in Patients After Fundoplication Surgery [...]
Given Imaging Announces New Studies Showing PillCam SB Can Detect and Monitor Small Bowel Crohn’s Disease
October 25, 2011
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Capsule Endoscopy Found to Be Superior to Magnetic Resonance Enterography for Detection of Crohn's Lesions in the Small Bowel [...]
Pacific Safety Products Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2011 Year End Results
October 24, 2011
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ARNPRIOR, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/24/11 -- Pacific Safety Products Inc. (TSX VENTURE: PSP) ("PSP" or the "Company"), a leading North American manufacturer of advanced armour and personal protection solutions, today reported financial results for the three months and year ended June 30, 2011.Highlights:"We've stabilized the balance sheet and focused the business to move forward", says Chief Executive Officer, Doug Lucky. He summed up the year as follows, "The Company has successfully realized a number of business transformation achievements including b [...]
Given Imaging to Host Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results Conference Calls
October 19, 2011
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YOQNEAM, ISRAEL -- (Marketwire) -- 10/19/11 -- Given Imaging (NASDAQ: GIVN) today announced that the company will host conference calls on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 to discuss third quarter 2011 financial results. The company plans to release results following the close of U.S. financial markets on Tuesday, November 1, 2011.The company will host a conference call in English at 9:00 am ET on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. To participate in this teleconference, please dial 888-778-8912 fifteen minutes before the conference is scheduled to begin. Callers outside of the U.S. should dial 913-312- [...]
Biomerica Reports First Quarter Revenue Growth of 19.5%
October 18, 2011
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IRVINE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/18/11 -- Biomerica, Inc. (OTCBB: BMRA), a global provider of advanced diagnostic products for the early detection of medical conditions, announced financial results today for the first fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2011.Fiscal 2012 first quarter diagnostic revenues were $1,407,665, up 19.5% compared to diagnostic revenues of $1,177,712 for same period last year. This improvement is the result of organic growth of Biomerica's diagnostic business in Asia.Net income for the first quarter fiscal 2012 was $117,792 compared to a net loss of $12,186 in fiscal 2011. [...]
Given Imaging Announces New Study Shows Impact of PillCam(R) SB on Management of Symptomatic IBD Cases
October 18, 2011
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More Than 60 Percent of Crohn's Patients Had a Change in Medication Within Three Months of PillCam Capsule Endoscopy [...]
AspenBio Pharma to Hold Investor Update Call on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. ET
October 17, 2011
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Management to Report on Progress of Pilot Study for AppyScore(TM) [...]
Robert Kroslowitz appointed President and CEO Berlin Heart Inc.
October 14, 2011
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Berlin Heart GmbH announced that Robert Kroslowitz, Vice President Clinical Affairs at Berlin Heart Inc. in The Woodlands, Texas, has been appointed President and CEO of the company’s North American Operations.
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Mirada Kicks Off Universal PET/MR at EANM
October 14, 2011
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OXFORD, UK -- (Marketwire) -- 10/14/11 -- Mirada Medical is making a clear statement that PET/MR imaging is no longer just for elite institutions and patients at the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) annual meeting being held in Birmingham, England, October 16-18. Thanks to the company's continued innovations in multi-modality imaging, and dedication to making world class medical imaging available and affordable to more people, Mirada will be demonstrating its Universal PET/MR solution at EANM.Interest in PET/MR is rapidly growing worldwide due to its demonstrated potential to [...]
CML HealthCare Signs New Funding Agreement With the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for Lab Services
October 13, 2011
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MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/13/11 -- CML HealthCare Inc. (TSX: CLC) ("CML") today announced it has entered into a new two-year Performance Based Funding Agreement (the "Agreement") with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ("MOHLTC") for the periods April 1, 2011 - March 31, 2012 ("Year 1") and April 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013 ("Year 2"). This Agreement, which supplements the existing Base Cap Funding Agreement, is new to the community-based medical laboratory sector and was negotiated between the Ontario Association [...]
ZoomMed Enters into a Strategic Alliance With Touch Medic a California-Based Healthcare Service Provider
October 13, 2011
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MONTREAL, QUEBEC -- (Marketwire) -- 10/13/11 -- ZoomMed inc. (TSX VENTURE: ZMD) is pleasedd to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, ZoomMed USA, has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with Touch Medix LLC a California-based Healthcare service provider, which develops and offers innovative medical software products to more than 5,000 physicians, nurses and other practitioners.The agreement provides that ZoomMed's web-based e-Prescribing platform "ZRx Prescriber" will be interfaced with this new partner's solutions, allowing Touch Medix and ZoomMed to communicate and e [...]
BioNeutral Group Signs Agreement With Hamilton Research to Market and Distribute Its Ygiene(R)-206 to the Veterinary Market
October 13, 2011
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NEWARK, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- 10/13/11 -- BioNeutral Group, Inc. (OTCBB: BONU), a specialty life science technology-based company, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Hamilton Research LLC, an affiliate division of Hamilton Thorne Ltd. , to introduce, market and distribute its newly approved Ygiene®-206 Sterilant to the Veterinary industry.Following many months of discussions and diligence between the scientific teams and management of both companies on the extraordinary properties of Ygiene's technology, it was decided to commence the process to formally int [...]
Epistem: Human Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Identification Collaboration
October 13, 2011
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MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 10/13/11 -- Epistem plc (LSE: EHP), the biotechnology and personalised medicine company, is pleased to announce today the formation of a human DNA Identification collaboration with the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA). Epistem and the NPIA will be evaluating Epistem's Genedrive™ molecular device as part of the NPIA's ADAPT programme (Accelerated DNA Profiling Technology programme).The NPIA provides critical national services to support frontline policing. It helps the police to save money and operate more efficiently. The NPIA will use [...]
GeneNews’ Sentinel Principle(R) Used to Discover New Blood Based Biomarkers for Schizophrenia
October 12, 2011
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TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/12/11 -- GeneNews Limited (TSX: GEN), a company focused on developing blood-based biomarker tests for the early detection of diseases and personalized health management, today announced the publication of study data using GeneNews' proprietary Sentinel Principle® platform technology to identify complex changes in blood gene expression patterns that may be indicative of underlying risk factors for schizophrenia.This study data is reported in a paper entitled, "Similarities and Differences in Peripheral Blood Gene-Expression Signatures of Individ [...]
Edwards Lifesciences to Host Earnings Conference Call on October 19, 2011
October 12, 2011
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IRVINE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/12/11 -- Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, plans to announce its operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 after the market closes on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 and will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET that day to discuss its results.To participate in the conference call, dial (877) 407-8037 or (201) 689-8037. For 72 hours following the call, an audio replay can be accessed by dialing (877) 660-6853 or (201) 612-7415 and using account number 2995 a [...]
Innovative Analytics Makes Third Consecutive Listing on Inc. Magazine’s 500 | 5000 Top Performing Companies
October 11, 2011
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Also Included on Michigan 50 Companies to Watch List [...]
American Diabetes Association Names Integrium Clinical Research 2011 Honoree
October 10, 2011
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BEDMINSTER, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- 10/10/11 -- The American Diabetes Association is honoring Integrium Clinical Research at its 16th annual gala on November 5 at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, New Jersey. The gala not only recognizes leaders and pioneering researchers in diabetes but also aims to raise funds needed to expand and continue outreach programs in New Jersey.Integrium is a contract research organization (CRO) with a therapeutic focus on cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Executive Director of the American Diabetes Association in New Jersey, Mathieu N. Nelessen says Inte [...]
Bio-Rad to Report Third-Quarter 2011 Financial Results Tuesday, November 1, 2011
October 7, 2011
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HERCULES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/07/11 -- Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO) and (NYSE: BIO.B), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, will report financial results for the third quarter 2011 on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, after the close of the market. The company will discuss these results in a conference call scheduled for 2 PM Pacific Time (5 PM Eastern Time) that day.Interested parties may access the call by dialing 800-322-5044 (in the U.S.) or 617-614-4927 (international), access number 51248028.A live webcast of the [...]
Bio-Rad to Report Third-Quarter 2011 Financial Results Tuesday, November 1, 2011
October 7, 2011
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HERCULES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/07/11 -- Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO) and (NYSE: BIO.B), a multinational manufacturer and distributor of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, will report financial results for the third quarter 2011 on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, after the close of the market. The company will discuss these results in a conference call scheduled for 2 PM Pacific Time (5 PM Eastern Time) that day.Interested parties may access the call by dialing 800-322-5044 (in the U.S.) or 617-614-4927 (international), access number 51248028.A live webcast of the [...]
Novadaq Reports 165 System Shipments During Third Quarter 2011
October 6, 2011
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TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/06/11 -- Novadaq®Technologies Inc. (TSX: NDQ), a developer of real-time imaging systems for use in the operating room, announced today that it shipped a total of 165 fluorescence imaging systems during the quarter ended September 30, 2011. This compares to 92 systems shipped in the second quarter 2011, and exceeds management's earlier estimate of 80 systems discussed on the company's second quarter conference call held on August 4, 2011.Novadaq's President & CEO, Dr. Arun Menawat, commented, "We are delighted with the continued momentum of [...]
