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Self-care polymers fibers recognize need for therapy

Drug-releasing textiles could, for instance, be used to treat skin wounds. Empa researchers are currently developing polymer fibers that can be equipped with drugs. The smart fibers recognize the need for therapy all by themselves and dose the active ingredients with precision and accuracy.

12 Oct 2018

Pediatric device consortium co-led by Children's National and UMD receives $5 million from FDA

To foster development, production and marketing of the next generation of medical devices designed to meet growing children's unique needs, the Food and Drug Administration awarded $5 million to the National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation, led by Children's National Health System and University of Maryland, College Park.

11 Oct 2018

Themis, Max-Planck-Innovation sign license agreement to develop and commercialize oncolytic virotherapies

Themis announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH, the technology transfer agency of the Max Planck Society in Germany, granting it exclusive worldwide license to develop, manufacture and commercialize therapies based on an oncolytic measles virus platform that was jointly developed by the Eberhard-Karls-University Tübingen and the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

11 Oct 2018

NIR spectroscopy could be used to make flu vaccine manufacturing faster and more efficient

Recent research from North Carolina State University outlines how near-infrared spectroscopy could be used to make cell-culture-based flu vaccine manufacturing faster and more efficient.

11 Oct 2018

New RenataDX Screening System launched for clinical laboratories

Waters Corporation introduced the RenataDX Screening System, a flow-injection tandem mass spectrometry system for rapid high-throughput analysis of extracted dried blood spots and other human biological matrices.

10 Oct 2018

Synedgen announces market launch of Moisyn Rinse for treatment of dry mouth symptoms

Synedgen, a company leveraging its proprietary glycomics technology platform to develop glycopolymer-based therapeutics for infectious and inflammatory conditions, today announced the market launch of Moisyn Rinse for the treatment of the symptoms of xerostomia, or dry mouth. Moisyn Rinse is being distributed by Prisyna, the oral care division of Synedgen.

10 Oct 2018

15 promising technologies that could limit global catastrophic biological risks

Strategic investment in 15 promising technologies could help make the world better prepared and equipped to prevent future infectious disease outbreaks from becoming catastrophic events.

10 Oct 2018

Using state-of-the-art 3D printers to create dissolvable medical implants

As a kid, Michael Sealy was tall. A little clumsy, he says. And he has lasting proof: two metal screws in his left elbow.

9 Oct 2018

Lumitron HyperVIEW system set to redefine diagnosis and treatment of cancer

At an exclusive event held at University of California, Irvine Applied Innovation Center, Lumitron Technologies, Inc. celebrated its arrival in the university's prestigious Research Park and introduced the gathered luminaries to the HyperVIEW system.

9 Oct 2018

Apollo Endosurgery to distribute cold Ensizor Flexible Endoscopic Scissors in select markets

Apollo Endosurgery, Inc., a global leader in less invasive medical devices for bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Slater Endoscopy, LLC to distribute the cold Ensizor® Flexible Endoscopic Scissors in the United States, Europe, and select other markets.

9 Oct 2018

New high-definition, miniature camera allows digital view inside veins and arteries

Breakthrough innovation specialist Cambridge Consultants today announced a watershed moment for intravascular surgery, with the demonstration of a single-use, high-definition miniature camera. Called ‘Leap’, the technology allows a digital view inside veins and arteries for the first time.

9 Oct 2018

Scientists develop first example of bioelectronic medicine

Researchers at Northwestern University and Washington University School of Medicine have developed the first example of a bioelectronic medicine: an implantable, biodegradable wireless device that speeds nerve regeneration and improves the healing of a damaged nerve.

8 Oct 2018

NCCN adds COPIKTRA capsules to NCCN Guidelines for follicular lymphoma

Verastem, Inc., focused on developing and commercializing medicines to improve the survival and quality of life of cancer patients, today announced that the National Comprehensive Cancer Network added COPIKTRA (duvelisib) capsules to the Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for follicular lymphoma.

8 Oct 2018

FDA and EMA accept Novartis' regulatory application for siponimod to treat SPMS in adults

Novartis today announced that both the US Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines Agency have accepted the company's New Drug Application and Marketing Authorization Application respectively, for investigational oral, once-daily siponimod (BAF312) for the treatment of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis in adults.

8 Oct 2018

Researchers receive DoD grant to test efficacy of stem cell therapy for eye injuries

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received a four-year, $5.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to lead a multi-site clinical trial to test the efficacy of a stem cell-based treatment for eye injuries.

5 Oct 2018

Aethon is expanding its line of autonomous mobile robots

Aethon is expanding its line of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and will unveil the newest TUG robot, the T4, at MOTEK 2018 in Stuttgart, Germany. Aethon can be found in Hall 7 at booth 7420.

5 Oct 2018

Eagle Pharmaceuticals and USAMRICD signs agreement to assess neuroprotective effects of RYANODEX

Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense, the nation's leading science and technology laboratory in the area of medical chemical countermeasures research and development, to conduct a study to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of RYANODEX.

3 Oct 2018

FDA approves manufacturing of Insmed's ARIKAYCE at Therapure Biopharma's Mississauga facility

Therapure Biomanufacturing, an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization and a division of Therapure Biopharma Inc., today announced approval for the manufacturing of Insmed Incorporated's ARIKAYCE® at its Mississauga facility by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

3 Oct 2018

DNA Script successfully synthesizes world's first 150-nucleotide strand of DNA

DNA Script, the global leader in the development of enzymatic DNA synthesis, today announced that it has successfully synthesized the world's first 150-nucleotide strand of DNA by de novo enzymatic synthesis.

3 Oct 2018

Natural nanoscopic particles identified as possible diagnostic tool for Alzheimer's

Exosomes are natural nanoscopic particles released by most cell types, and are currently the focus of research because they represent a possible tool for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's. These particles are not so easy to isolate, and nanotechnology may help in this process.

3 Oct 2018

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Self-care polymers fibers recognize need for therapy

Pediatric device consortium co-led by Children's National and UMD receives $5 million from FDA

Themis, Max-Planck-Innovation sign license agreement to develop and commercialize oncolytic virotherapies

NIR spectroscopy could be used to make flu vaccine manufacturing faster and more efficient

New RenataDX Screening System launched for clinical laboratories

Synedgen announces market launch of Moisyn Rinse for treatment of dry mouth symptoms

15 promising technologies that could limit global catastrophic biological risks

Using state-of-the-art 3D printers to create dissolvable medical implants

Lumitron HyperVIEW system set to redefine diagnosis and treatment of cancer

Apollo Endosurgery to distribute cold Ensizor Flexible Endoscopic Scissors in select markets

New high-definition, miniature camera allows digital view inside veins and arteries

Scientists develop first example of bioelectronic medicine

NCCN adds COPIKTRA capsules to NCCN Guidelines for follicular lymphoma

FDA and EMA accept Novartis' regulatory application for siponimod to treat SPMS in adults

Researchers receive DoD grant to test efficacy of stem cell therapy for eye injuries

Aethon is expanding its line of autonomous mobile robots

Eagle Pharmaceuticals and USAMRICD signs agreement to assess neuroprotective effects of RYANODEX

FDA approves manufacturing of Insmed's ARIKAYCE at Therapure Biopharma's Mississauga facility

DNA Script successfully synthesizes world's first 150-nucleotide strand of DNA

Natural nanoscopic particles identified as possible diagnostic tool for Alzheimer's

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