Akonni Biosystems, a molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures, and plans to market sophisticated molecular testing devices for diagnosing infectious diseases and human genetic disorders, announced today the receipt of a $150,000…
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PEG-Prom encased nanoparticle aids in cancer detection and treatment
In a proof of principal study in mice, scientists at Johns Hopkins and the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) have shown that a set of genetic instructions encased in a nanoparticle can be…
GSK to deploy BioClinica’s Trident IWR system across Phase I-IV clinical trials
BioClinica®, Inc., (NASDAQ: BIOC), a global provider of clinical trial management services, today announced that GlaxoSmithKline LLC (“GSK”) has signed a multi-year enterprise technology agreement to deploy BioClinica’s Trident IWR (Interactive Web…
ICSA Labs can now test and certify electronics health record product solutions
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has designated ICSA Labs as an Authorized Testing and Certification Body for products and solutions…
BioPontis Alliance, Merck enter innovative strategic agreement in translational drug research
BioPontis Alliance, LLC announced today that it has entered into an innovative strategic agreement with Merck (known outside the US and Canada as MSD) designed to bridge the gap between early academic…
Study demonstrates BRACAnalysis testing for women with breast carcinoma in situ
Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced today that an article entitled “Prevalence of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations In Women With Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast Referred for Genetic Testing” will appear in the…
Ultrasound-based diagnosis for rapid detection of benign and malignant ovarian cancer
It is crucial to differentiate between benign and malignant ovarian cysts and tumours in a fast and reliable manner. This improves the surgical management and prognosis of the patient. Research directed by…
Brown University develops device to create awareness on sexual behavior for teenagers and young adults
Brown University sociologists have developed a device to gather more reliable data about risky sexual behavior among Ethiopian teenagers and young adults than conventional face-to-face interviews can produce. Simple, portable, low-cost, and…
AmoyDx receives SFDA approval for its EGFR and BRAF mutations detection kits
Amoy Diagnostics announced today that its EGFR and BRAF mutation detection kits received market approval from China’s State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA). The SFDA is the competent authority for regulating drugs…
Researchers develop synthetic circuits based on cell-to-cell communication to detect changes in state of health
Genetically modified cells can be made to communicate with each other as if they were electronic circuits. Using yeast cells, a group of researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has taken…
Case study sheds light on pathological course of Alzheimer’s disease
A case study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet sheds light on the pathological course of Alzheimer’s disease. The brain of the first Alzheimer’s patient to display amyloids demonstrable with a…
Positive results from large, multi-center Canadian trial with On-X Prosthetic Heart Valve
On-X® Life Technologies, Inc. (On-X LTI), today announced the publication of results of a large, prospective multi-center Canadian trial with the On-X® Prosthetic Heart Valve in the November issue of The Journal…
CMS increases reimbursement rate for Cylex’s immune cell function assay by 267%
Cylex Incorporated® today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) nearly tripled the reimbursement for ImmuKnow®, the immune cell function assay FDA-cleared for the detection of cell-mediated immune response…
Smiths Medical launches Medfusion 4000 wireless syringe infusion pump with PharmGuard systems in Canada
Smiths Medical, a leading global medical device manufacturer, announced today it received a license from Health Canada and launched its Medfusion® 4000 syringe infusion pump with the PharmGuard® software suite in Canada….
Davita launches MyDaVita, an online tool for dialysis patients
DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease, today announced the launch of MyDaVita, an online tool intended to…