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Biosimilars create chances to improve sustainability and affordability of cancer treatment

Biosimilars create opportunities for sustainable cancer care, says the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in a position paper published in ESMO Open.

18 Jan 2017

Fraunhofer scientists develop new method to irradiate pathogens using low-energy-electrons

Many vaccines contain viruses that are inactivated to prevent them from harming recipients.

18 Jan 2017

Tobacco control policies can provide economic and public health benefits, report reveals

Policies to control tobacco use, including tobacco tax and price increases, can generate significant government revenues for health and development work, according to a new landmark global report from the World Health Organization and the National Cancer Institute of the United States of America.

16 Jan 2017

NIDEK introduces YLC-500 Vixi and YLC-500 for stable, reliable laser treatments

NIDEK CO. LTD., a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of ophthalmic, optometric, and lens edging equipment, is pleased to announce the launch of the YLC-500 Vixi Yellow Scan Laser Photocoagulator / YLC-500 Yellow Laser Photocoagulator.

From NIDEK CO., LTD. 16 Jan 2017

MedCision announce participation at upcoming conference on cell and gene therapy

MedCision, a leader in the automation of pre-clinical and clinical processes, today announced the company’s participation in Phacilitate Cell and Gene Therapy 2017, a conference with the most comprehensive cell and gene therapy agenda in the industry.

13 Jan 2017

New drug delivery system by Renishaw hopes to aid Parkinson’s treatment

Renishaw’s novel drug delivery system, to be used in partnership with Herantis Pharma Plc’s drug candidate CDNF for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, is about to enter phase 1-2 clinical trials. The study will be supported by a €6 million grant from Horizon 2020, the European Union’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 12 Jan 2017

Techtrol intellectual property rights bought by Addfield Environmental Systems

Addfield now own and control the complete range of Techtrol “Pyrotec” branded incinerator/ cremator designs, websites/ marketing data along with all other general goodwill and IP of the business.

From Addfield Environmental Systems Limited 6 Jan 2017

Study shows promising results for treating lymphoma patients with immune cell therapy

Lymphoma is the most common blood cancer. The disease occurs when immune cells called lymphocytes multiply uncontrollably. Cancerous lymphocytes can travel throughout the body and form lymph node tumors.

6 Jan 2017

Researchers develop innovative method to manufacture biocompatible implantable microdevices

A team of researchers led by Biomedical Engineering Professor Columbia Engineering has developed a way to manufacture microscale-sized machines from biomaterials that can safely be implanted in the body.

5 Jan 2017

Mylan announces U.S. launch of generic Concerta Tablets

Mylan N.V., today announced the U.S. launch of Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP, 18 mg, 27 mg, 36 mg and 54 mg, a generic version of Janssen's Concerta Tablets.

30 Dec 2016

Researchers develop synthetic cardiac stem cells that offer therapeutic benefits

Researchers from North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University have developed a synthetic version of a cardiac stem cell.

26 Dec 2016

CSHL researcher-inventor hails FDA approval of new SMA drug

Within a week of Christmas day, a drug called nusinersen will be in the hands of doctors across the nation, who will use it, most urgently, to treat young children with a severe and potentially fatal illness called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

26 Dec 2016

Ionis announces FDA approval of first SMA drug in the U.S for pediatric and adult patients

Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved SPINRAZATM (nusinersen) under Priority Review for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in pediatric and adult patients.

26 Dec 2016

MDA celebrates FDA approval of new spinal muscular atrophy drug

The Muscular Dystrophy Association today celebrated news of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision to grant approval for nusinersen (brand name Spinraza), the first disease-modifying drug to treat the most common genetic cause of death in infants.

23 Dec 2016

Researchers create paper-based biobattery from bacteria that can power disposable electronics

Instead of ordering batteries by the pack, we might get them by the ream in the future.

21 Dec 2016

Researcher develops new method to accurately identify elusive molecules

Among the most important molecules in the living world are sugars or carbohydrates, which play a vital role in life processes. Sugars provide the main source of fuel for the body, protect muscles from damage and contribute to the immune response.

21 Dec 2016

Researchers engineer promising live-attenuated RSV vaccine candidate

Crafting a vaccine against RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) has been a minefield for 50 years, but scientists believe they have found the right balance.

21 Dec 2016

Clinical study tests adult stem cell therapy for infants with congenital HLHS

In a first-in-children randomized clinical study, medical researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have begun testing to see whether adult stem cells derived from bone marrow benefit children with the congenital heart defect hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).

21 Dec 2016

Scientists develop better material to regenerate bone tissue cells in shorter time

A new study has revealed a technology how to cover biodegradable implants with a human skeleton similar mineral.

20 Dec 2016

Portable detection system can rapidly identify virulent, multi-drug resistant pathogens in remote areas

A team of researchers has developed a portable detection system that can rapidly identify some of the most virulent, often multi-drug resistant pathogens.

16 Dec 2016

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Biosimilars create chances to improve sustainability and affordability of cancer treatment

Fraunhofer scientists develop new method to irradiate pathogens using low-energy-electrons

Tobacco control policies can provide economic and public health benefits, report reveals

NIDEK introduces YLC-500 Vixi and YLC-500 for stable, reliable laser treatments

MedCision announce participation at upcoming conference on cell and gene therapy

New drug delivery system by Renishaw hopes to aid Parkinson’s treatment

Techtrol intellectual property rights bought by Addfield Environmental Systems

Study shows promising results for treating lymphoma patients with immune cell therapy

Researchers develop innovative method to manufacture biocompatible implantable microdevices

Mylan announces U.S. launch of generic Concerta Tablets

Researchers develop synthetic cardiac stem cells that offer therapeutic benefits

CSHL researcher-inventor hails FDA approval of new SMA drug

Ionis announces FDA approval of first SMA drug in the U.S for pediatric and adult patients

MDA celebrates FDA approval of new spinal muscular atrophy drug

Researchers create paper-based biobattery from bacteria that can power disposable electronics

Researcher develops new method to accurately identify elusive molecules

Researchers engineer promising live-attenuated RSV vaccine candidate

Clinical study tests adult stem cell therapy for infants with congenital HLHS

Scientists develop better material to regenerate bone tissue cells in shorter time

Portable detection system can rapidly identify virulent, multi-drug resistant pathogens in remote areas

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