Biotech/Biomedical/Health News

Friday, May 24, 2013

• LoanLove.com Helps First Time And Experienced Homeowners To Find Loans They Will Love --- SAN DIEGO, May 25, 2013
  Posted at 9:00 PM
  LoanLove.com is a trusted destination for current mortgage news and expert loan advice. The recently opened has the mission of helping consumers and borrowers alike in obtaining the latest information on mortgage lending trends, the real-estate market and the U.S. financial landscape for the purpose of helping them obtain a home loan that they will love. The recently opened website prides itself on being different from many other boring, stuffy, "fall asleep in your chair, sites about loans." The website presents ... read more
• Internet Marketing Firm Cyberset Guides Businesses through Social Media Changes --- LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2013
  Posted at 5:35 PM
  The big technology news story this week was the billion dollar acquisition of youth-market centerpiece Tumblr by Internet giant Yahoo. Many are speculating on the deal--Will it be profitable? What changes will Yahoo make on the beloved social media site? How will Tumblr's notoriously adult image affect the relationship? Etc.--but above all, the world is curious to see how the deal will pan out. However, businesses who use social media and are concerned about their rankings on search engines might ... read more
• Mavatar Wins Best Pitch At San Francisco Startup Event --- SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2013
  Posted at 3:35 PM
  Mavatar Technologies is proud to announce the company won the best pitch at Tech Cocktail's San Francisco Mixer & Startup Showcase. Susan Arkbarpour, co-founder and president of Mavatar presented on stage in front of an audience of over 200 people and after all 12 startups presented their pitch, the audience voted for their favorite startup, in which Mavatar was victorious and won an invitation to Tech Cocktail Week in Las Vegas. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130524/SF20814) Mavatar is a free iPad app and web ... read more
• Model N to Present at the Raymond James Internet & Software Crossover Conference --- REDWOOD CITY, Calif.
  Posted at 2:08 PM
  Model N, Inc. (NYSE: MODN), the leader in Revenue Management solutions for the life science and technology industries, today announced that Zack Rinat, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Sujan Jain, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Raymond James Internet ... read more
• Call for Nominations: ASC X12 Chair/Vice Chair 2013-2015 Term --- FALLS CHURCH, VA
  Posted at 1:45 PM
  

  FALLS CHURCH, VA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/24/13 -- ASC X12 Chair and Vice Chair nominations are now being accepted for the 2013-2015 term. The Chair/Vice Chair election is scheduled for September 23, 2013 at the ASC X12 Standing Meeting in Jacksonville, FL. Candidates for nomination must be an ASC X12 member. Nominations are due by July 1. To be considered as a candidate, please visit http://www.x12.org/elections/ and complete the ASC X12 Chair/Vice Chair online nomination form. Election to either office ... read more
• VA Workers' Union Questions Agency's Use of VA Healthcare Dollars on TV Ads in Wake of Pittsburgh Legionella Outbreak --- WASHINGTON, May 24, 2013
  Posted at 1:19 PM
  The American Federation of Government Employees has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the use of agency resources to air television advertisements in Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 4; which has been embattled in controversy surrounding a recent Legionnaires' outbreak. "Our union activists in the Pittsburgh area alerted us to TV ads they've seen featuring VISN 4 Director Michael Moreland at a facility that was discovered to have legionella," said AFGE National ... read more
• AccuVein Inc. Named Winner of the 2013 Red Herring Top 100 North America Award --- LONG ISLAND, NY
  Posted at 1:12 PM
  LONG ISLAND, NY--(Marketwired - May 24, 2013) - AccuVein Inc., the global leader in vein illumination, has been named a winner of the prestigious Red Herring 2013 Top 100 North America Award. As a winner AccuVein joins a short list that honors the year's most promising private technology. Starting from a field of over 1,000 candidates, AccuVein was selected as a Top 100 winner by Red Herring. ... read more
• Digirad Adopts Tax Benefit Preservation Plan to Protect Its Net Operating Loss Carryforwards --- POWAY, CA
  Posted at 1:05 PM
  

  POWAY, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/24/13 -- Digirad Corporation (NASDAQ: DRAD) announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a Tax Benefit Preservation Plan (the Plan) designed to preserve the value of its significant net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs) in relation to the potential limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. Digirad intends to seek stockholder approval of the Plan at its 2014 annual meeting of stockholders. Digirad has federal NOLs totaling approximately $95 million as of ... read more
• Actavis Confirms Appeals Court Issues Injunction Related to Generic Pulmicort RESPULES® Distribution --- PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 24, 2013
  Posted at 1:05 PM
  Actavis, Inc. (NYSE: ACT) today confirmed that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has granted a motion by AstraZeneca to enjoin Actavis from further distribution of its generic version of AstraZeneca's Pulmicort RESPULES(®) (budesonide inhalation suspension) 0.25, 0.5 mg products, pending resolution of AstraZeneca's appeal before the Court. Actavis launched its generic product on April 1, 2013, following a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey that Actavis' 0.25, 0.5 and ... read more
• Skillz Surpasses 1M Downloads and Adds New Developer Partners, Enabling Betting in More U.S. Mobile Games --- SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2013
  Posted at 12:30 PM
  Skillz, the the first company to legally enable betting in mobile games in the U.S., has surpassed 1 million downloads since launching less than one month ago. The company has also announced partnerships with five additional independent developers and studios that will implement the Skillz monetization platform in their games. Skillz will enable cash competitions inside Android titles from Fluik, G-Gee by GMO, Adam Schmelzle, Flying Wisdom Studios and Measured Software. "Skillz has created a completely new monetization method for mobile ... read more
• Castrucci Chevy gears up for Memorial Day Sale --- MILFORD, Ohio, May 24, 2013
  Posted at 12:19 PM
  With the long holiday weekend ready to get underway, the sales team at Mike Castrucci Chevrolet is gearing up for a long weekend of work. While the rest of the community is barbecuing and honoring the sacrifices of those who have worn the uniform of the United States military, the Mike Castrucci Chevrolet team is putting on one of their biggest sales of the year that features outstanding leasing and purchasing deals for new and pre-owned Chevy cars, trucks and ... read more
• Corolla edges past Civic for less money, more features --- NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 24, 2013
  Posted at 12:11 PM
  As far as heated and fever-pitched battles go, the rivalry between Toyota and Honda is as fierce as ever. Toyota of Naperville is just as invested in the outcome of this competition between the 2013 Toyota Corolla vs. the 2013 Honda Civic. The Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic have been among the two most popular compact sedans nearly since they each debuted. Given the commitment to customer service that Toyota of Naperville has demonstrated over the years, the team there ... read more
• Building Medical Affairs Capabilities to Ensure Organizational Success across Key Operational Areas --- CHAPEL HILL, N.C., May 24, 2013
  Posted at 11:45 AM
  Regulatory and marketplace changes have pushed Medical Affairs to the forefront of many organizations' priority list. Forward-thinking companies across the biopharmaceutical and medical device sectors understand a strong Medical Affairs function is essential to meeting current challenges in clinical development, market education, and regulatory compliance. These areas must operate effectively to create a vital bridge between an organization and one of the most critical stakeholders in the healthcare marketplace: physicians. Appropriate spending and staffing across these activities is one of the challenges ... read more
• Memorial Day Survey and Infographic Reveal Surprising Information about Memorial Day Plans --- SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 24, 2013
  Posted at 11:40 AM
  Dealsplus has just released its Memorial Day infographic, which highlights some surprising facts about its members' intentions this Memorial Day. Traditionally, Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the summer movie season but Dealsplus' survey indicates that Hollywood may be disappointed this year, with only 3% of respondents planning on seeing a movie, about the same number of people who indicated they will be shopping for a car. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130524/SF20631-INFO) According to Dealsplus' CEO, Kiha Lee, "Most people in our industry want to talk ... read more
• Montblanc and Michele Products Top Graduation Gifts at Gideon's Fine Jewelry --- LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2013
  Posted at 10:41 AM
  Graduation season, besides bringing joy from celebrating such a powerful accomplishment, also leads many graduates to look into their bright future. This is why many people that come to Gideon's Fine Jewelry in the Woodland Hills district of Los Angeles are looking for gifts that encourage the graduating students to succeed in their lives. From luxurious Michele and Tissot watches to high class Montblanc pens, the items available at Gideon's Fine Jewelry allow for a wide range of gift options ... read more
• White Lodging Names Laura Brouk Senior Vice President of Revenue Generation, Select-service --- MERRILLVILLE, Ind., May 24, 2013
  Posted at 10:31 AM
  White Lodging is pleased to announce Laura Brouk has been named senior vice president of revenue generation for the company's select-service portfolio. This new role will oversee sales, revenue management and eCommerce efforts. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120210/DE51498LOGO ) "My vision is to take an already great revenue organization and continue its journey to become best in class," said Brouk. "Our strategy is clear: we have to think globally and act locally, be innovative and in touch with the new ways our ... read more
• Avella Founder and CEO John Musil Selected as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 Finalist --- PHOENIX, May 24, 2013
  Posted at 10:19 AM
  Avella Specialty Pharmacy today announced that founder and CEO John Musil has been selected as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(®) 2013 Award in the Mountain Desert region. Musil is included in an elite group of business leaders from the region encompassing Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130524/CG20439) The awards program recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in areas including innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their business and communities. Finalists ... read more
• Mobile Marketing Wiz The Lowest Cost Bulk Text Message Service Announces the Launch of its New Site --- LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2013
  Posted at 10:17 AM
  Mobile Marketing Wiz, a company that specializes in sending mass text messages for its clients, has just announced that bulk sms messages used for marketing are now just .02 cents a message. The new site features in-depth information on the company, and how Mobile Marketing Wiz strives to offer the lowest possible costs on bulk text messages to potential clients and lead generation companies. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130524/CG20520) For just .02 cents a text message, Mobile Marketing Wiz has the most affordable pricing ... read more
• Boutique SEO Company Moves National Headquarters To Austin --- AUSTIN, Texas, May 24, 2013
  Posted at 10:15 AM
  Geek Powered Studios, an internet marketing firm founded in San Antonio in 2009, has announced today that they have officially opened a new office in Austin, TX. Now headquartered in the heart of South Congress, Geek Powered Studios has been aggressively hiring to round out their team of "geeks." The company specializes in internet marketing for small- and medium-sized businesses providing services such as web design, search engine optimization (SEO), Pay-per-click (PPC), and custom photography/video. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130524/CG20366) "Austin ... read more
• BioNJ Announces Keynote Speakers for BioP 4th Annual International BioPartnering Conference --- TRENTON, N.J.
  Posted at 10:00 AM
  

  BioNJ, the trade association for New Jersey’s biotechnology community, announced today that Christopher P. Austin, M.D., Director, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at the National Institutes for Health (NIH) and Graham R. Brazier, Vice President, Business Development, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company will serve as the Keynote ... read more