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The specialist deblistering & leak testing company, Sepha Ltd. has won a major, new contract to supply an international consortium involved in a ground-breaking water testing project called Aquatest. The project involves the production of a simple, hand-held water testing device. The initial contract will see Sepha form, seal and leak test 50,000 blister packs containing Aquatest's active ingredients. The company will use their innovative blister packing and leak testing machines, EZ...

Dermatologists caution athletes to seek early diagnosis and treatment to prevent spread of infections NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Team sports have a long history of fostering cooperation, camaraderie and a healthy competitive spirit among athletes. But the closeness that brings athletes together also can create an environment for a host of contagious skin infections. Now, dermatologists are urging teammates and coaches to be aware of the most common skin conditions...

Step Out Safe and Warm with the Right Winter Boots Improving Everyday Footwear Protects Feet From Freezing Temperatures Columbus, OH (Vocus) December 9, 2010 Along with snow and ice comes the increased risk of injury from slips and falls. And for people who suffer from poor circulation, freezing temperatures also bring the dangers of frostnip and frostbite. "Even though I'm an avid skier, I still get tired of the cold," said Dr. Gregory C. Berlet, board-certified foot and ankle...

EZ Blister II from Sepha Ltd meets global market demand for flexible short-run blister-packing solution at minimal cost (Vocus/PRWEB) November 30, 2010 [Belfast, 29 November 2010] A new, mobile blister packing machine called EZ Blister II has been blazing a launch trail across Europe, Asia, South Americia, and the United States of America. EZ Blister is a compact and easy to use table-top machine. It has been developed by the specialist packaging machinery manufacturer, Sepha Ltd, in...

Summer may be over, but that doesn't mean the vacations stop. Many people head for the mountains and dermatologists says caring for skin during the colder months only means adding a little extra to your summer routine."The cold temperatures, wind and sunlight work together to cause irritation to your skin," said Dr. John Wolf, professor and chair of dermatology at BCM. "It is difficult to distinguish between wind burn and sun burn, so it is a good idea to focus on overall skin...

CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --Don't let sore, achy feet ruin your holiday season. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons offers five tips to healthy holiday feet. 1. If the shoe fits, wear it--When hitting the dance floor or the shopping malls during the holiday season, don't compromise comfort and safety when picking the right shoes to wear. Narrow shoes, overly-high-heeled ones or shoes that aren't worn very often, such as dress shoes, can irritate feet and lead to...

Independent study proves non-destructive leak testing reduces cost and improves quality on the packaging line... Specially commissioned research being undertaken by packaging experts at the University of Ulster's School of Engineering on behalf of the specialist machinery manufacturer, Sepha Ltd., has revealed that technology-based non-destructive leak detection is significantly more accurate in detecting weak seals in blister packs than blue-dye test methods. The initial results of the...

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Wick'em LLC, maker of the Wick'em Bra Liner, announces an important new product for breast cancer patients who often must endure red, sore, irritated or even blistered skin as a side effect of their treatments. Wearing the Wick'em Bra Liner helps these patients, as this customer attests: "My mother ... has been using your bra-liners. She finished her 2nd round of chemo Friday. You might recall last round she broke out under her breasts with...

A study of stickers peeling from windows could lead to a new way to precisely control the fabrication of stretchable electronics, according to a team of researchers including one at MIT.Stretchable electronics, which would enable electronic devices embedded into clothing, surgical gloves, electronic paper or other flexible materials, have proven difficult to engineer because the electrical wiring tends to be damaged as the material twists.A study published in the online edition of the...

Health Canada is advising women who are planning pregnancy and taking the product PregVit Folic 5 and/or PregVit to check for incorrect packaging. The federal agency said it has received reports of incorrect packaging of some blister packs in individual sealed packages of PregVit Folic 5 and PregVit. The packages should contain a blister pack of pink tablets to be taken in the morning and a blister pack of blue tablets to be taken in the evening. The pink and the blue tablets don't contain...