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WednesdaySep 03, 2008 11:31 am

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals (NABI) Produces Vaccinations to Strengthen Immune Systems

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals is a biotech company focused on developing products that encompass two main areas of treatment; nicotine addiction, and bacterial infections. NicVAX® is Nabi's weapon against nicotine addiction/relapse, and as its name suggests, comes in vaccination form. Nicotine is absorbed through the lungs into the blood, where it is subsequently carried to the brain; more specifically, to nicotine receptors in the brain. This results in the dispersal of natural stimulants, and produces the desirable sensation that smokers find addicting. NicVAX® stimulates the system into producing nicotine antibodies, which in turn bond with any nicotine molecules in the bloodstream to…

WednesdaySep 03, 2008 11:28 am

Derma Sciences Inc. (DSCI.OB) to Launch Compression Therapy Device to Give Chronic Venous Insufficiency Patients Mobility

Derma Sciences Inc. (OTCBB: DSCI) manufactures and markets advanced wound-care products around the world. The company today announced it will commence the sale of its novel MOBILITY1 Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy Device beginning in October. The commercial launch will allow the company to target the nearly 7 million people afflicted with chronic venous insufficiency. Derma Sciences will launch MOBILITY 1 after introducing the product to vascular surgeons at the 9th Annual New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) Conference, September 10-13, 2008, in New Orleans. MOBILITY 1 is used for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency, venous leg ulcers, lymphadema, the prevention of…

WednesdaySep 03, 2008 11:24 am

Adaptec Inc. (Nasdaq: ADPT) to Introduce its Green Initiative Solution for the IT Industry

Adaptec Inc. (Nasdaq: ADPT), a global leader in storage solutions, today announced its plans to launch its Green Power initiative to highlight and introduce its Adaptec Intelligent Power Management to increase the energy efficiency of disk-based storage. The company is partnering with Seagate Technology LLC (NYSE: STX), Western Digital, Supermicro, AIC, Chenbro and Rorke Data to carry out its “Green Commitment” to reduce IT energy costs. The company’s Intelligent Power Management system is accessed through Adaptec’s Storage Manager software, supporting both SATA and SAS drives, and is ideal for applications with large blocks of idle time, such as disk-to-disk backup,…

WednesdaySep 03, 2008 8:19 am

Converted Organics Inc. (COIN) Announces Organic Fertilizer Partnership with Gro-Group Inc. to Access 90% of Nations Lawn & Garden Centers

In today’s “modern” world, there is a tendency to search for those markets that advance the marketplace in a high tech manner - a “Jetson’s” sort of world, for lack of a better way to describe the process. In many markets, however, some companies have started to look backwards to move forwards. They look for natural or “older” processes that have been in action for generations. In many ways, this is a new way to approach new product development; looking for the products and services that have always been available but not fully exploited. If an investor can find a…

WednesdaySep 03, 2008 7:56 am

Startech Environmental Corp. (STHK.OB) Readies Hydrogen Generating Engine for its Day in the Sun

Many forms of new clean and sustainable energy will be required to power tomorrow’s world. Some will rise from energy ideas currently being put forth while many will come from new and innovative ideas yet to be conceived. Regardless of where these new forms of energy come from, all need to be given a solid assessment for practicality and profitability. If they are not practical, they will fall by the wayside. Each opportunity, however, needs to be given a solid shot at helping the world out of a dire energy mess and into a cleaner future. When an energy source…

WednesdaySep 03, 2008 7:52 am

Astronics Corp. (ATRO) is “One to Watch”

Astronics Corp. (ATRO:NASDAQ) is headquartered in West Aurora, New York. The company is a leader in advanced, high-performance lighting, electrical power generation, control, and distribution systems for the global aerospace industry. Astronics was named #1 on Fortune Small Business Magazine's 2008 list of America's 100 fastest-growing small public companies. Astronics has a reputation for high-quality designs, exceptional responsiveness, strong brand recognition and best-in-class manufacturing practices. The company's strategy is to expand the value and content it provides to various aircraft platforms through product development and acquisition. Astronics Corp. is uniquely positioned in its ability to address the complete lighting and…

WednesdaySep 03, 2008 7:50 am

Administaff, Inc. (ASF) is “One to Watch”

Houston-based Administaff (ASF:NYSE) is the nation's leading professional employer organization. The company serves as a full-service human resources department for thousands of small and medium-sized businesses throughout the United States. Administaff is included on Fortune's list of America's Most Admired Companies and the InformationWeek 500 list of leading information technology innovators. Administaff delivers its personnel management services by entering into a co-employment relationship with a client company and the client company's existing employees, including the business owner. Under this arrangement, Administaff assumes or shares many of the responsibilities of being an employer. Administaff essentially handles the human resources function for…

WednesdaySep 03, 2008 7:07 am

Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (AVXL.OB) Alzheimer’s Drug Completes Successful Preclinical Studies

Anavex Life Sciences Corp (OTCBB: AVXL) will move to human clinical trials for its Alzheimer's drug in early 2009 after preclinical studies on mice prove promising. "The completion of preclinical studies is a key milestone for our company," said Anavex President Harvey Lalach. "Our novel approach is based on Anavex's expertise and leadership in the field of sigma receptors and our highly productive drug discovery platform. Anavex calls their ANAVEX 2-73 drug a "novel sigma-1 receptor." During testing, so far, it demonstrated "significant neuroprotective, anti-amnesic and anti-convulsive properties" at low doses. "It has been shown to provide protection from oxidative…

WednesdaySep 03, 2008 6:20 am

Healthways, Inc. (HWAY) Releases Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index on Work, Happiness, and Stress

Healthways, Inc. (HWAY) is a provider of specialized, comprehensive health and care support(SM) solutions to help millions of people maintain or improve their health and, as a result, reduce overall healthcare costs. Healthways’ solutions are designed to help healthy individuals stay healthy, mitigate and slow the progression of diseases associated with family or lifestyle risk factors, and promote the best possible health for those already affected by disease. Healthways also provides a national, fully accredited, complementary and alternative Health Provider Network, offering convenient access to individuals who seek health services outside of, and in conjunction with, the traditional healthcare system.…

WednesdaySep 03, 2008 5:56 am

RedChip Featured Company: Vertical Branding, Inc. (VBDG)

Vertical Branding, Inc. (VBDG) is a consumer products company focused on providing consumers with high-quality household, beauty, and personal care products at reasonable prices. The company’s products currently include the ZorbEEZ, the E-Z Foldz step stool, the Steam Buddy, the MyPlace workstation, and the Hercules Hook. Vertical Branding concentrates its efforts in three specific areas. First, the company uses an ROI-based transactional advertising strategy that generates direct-response product sales while building product and brand awareness to prospective customers. Second, the company concentrates on providing ‘everyday’ products that meet consumer needs at a reasonable price, which typically ranges from $9.99 to…

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