The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Theravance's Vibativ (telavancin) for the treatment of hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP). With a dual mechanism of action, the bactericidal, ...
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Purthread Technologies, a life science and performance fabric firm dedicated to developing textiles to reduce bioburden in the healthcare environment, has been awarded the 2013 American Technology Award in Advanced or Technology ...
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Hygienic designs of packaging machines can go far in protecting food and other companies from costly recalls by helping to prevent product contamination from the get-go. Pres Lawhon, president, Bosch Packaging Technology, talks ...
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Are you bugged by frequent power shut down, low voltage and poor supply of fuel in your state? You need not worry about this anymore. Thanks to technological advancement that has helped us innovate alternate sources of energy like solar, ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and agriculture are often on opposite sides of the fence. It’s a love-hate relationship of sorts. The federal agency in part works to protect the U.S. food supply. Yet the FDA has a mixed ...
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Electric toothbrushes were first introduced in the U.S. in 1960 by a company called Squibb, and marketed under the name Broxodent. Today, there are dozens of different brands available, with a myriad of features, including ...
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Nutrition Dried fruits retain most of the nutritional value of fresh fruits, and so are included with fresh fruit in dietary recommendations by U.S. and world health agencies. The specific nutrient content of the different dried fruits ...
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US-based Samuel Adams Brewing has introduced two new collaboration beers with recipients of the Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Brewing and Business Experienceship, a mentorship opportunity offered as part of the firm's small ...
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US-based reconfigurable conveyor systems manufacturer Dynamic Conveyor has unveiled a new line of food grade conveyor - DynaClean line, which is designed to cater to the requirements of food processors and food packagers. According to ...
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Sunsprout Natural Foods is recalling Sunsprout and SproutsAlive brand alfalfa sprouts as they may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The products being recalled are Sunsprout, ...
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Sand filters have been employed on the East Anglian Broads in the United Kingdom to reduce the impact of phosphates in sewage discharge. Filtration+Separation looks at achievements in managing eutrophication, and understanding its complex ...
Federal regulators have moved a step closer toward requiring mechanically tenderized beef to be labeled so that you are better informed about what you buy and how to cook it safely. The tenderizing process can drive bacteria such as the ...
Tags: Long-Awaited Labeling Rule, Mechanically Tenderized Beef, USDA
Xylem Inc. has designed and installed the first ICEAS Advanced Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) and ultraviolet (UV) municipal wastewater treatment solution in Vietnam to improve the water quality of the Sai Gon River. This ambitious ...
Four finalists have been selected to compete for the World of Wipes Innovation Award competition being held as part of the annual World of Wipes (WOW) Conference, set for June 17-20 at the Hotel InterContinental in Atlanta,Georgia. The ...
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DiFusion, a US-based medical device firm focused on surgical site infections in orthopedic and spine surgery, has completed a series of in vitro tests and an in vivo study at Clemson University to validate the efficacy of its new ...