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Post offices selling Aflac cancer products to be expanded throughout Japan

Aflac Incorporated announced today that Japan Post will be expanding the number of post offices selling Aflac cancer products to an additional 10,064 starting July 1, 2015, which will bring the total number of post offices selling Aflac cancer products to 20,076 throughout Japan.

1 Jun 2015

Decipher Prostate Cancer Classifier predicts metastasis in patients treated with salvage radiation therapy

GenomeDx Biosciences today announced that data presented at the 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting demonstrate that the Decipher® Prostate Cancer Classifier is a significant predictor of metastasis in patients treated with postoperative salvage radiation therapy.

30 May 2015

Astute Medical's NephroCheck Test obtains measurements of two biomarkers that act as alarm for AKI risk

An intervention known as remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) significantly reduced the occurrence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in cardiac surgery patients and confirmed that post-operative elevations of two kidney biomarkers act as an alarm for risk of AKI, according to a study published online today in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

30 May 2015

ESMO Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale assists oncology clinicians in evaluating anti-cancer medicines

ESMO, the European Society for Medical Oncology, has announced today the publication of the ESMO Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale (ESMO-MCBS), a tool to assist oncology clinicians in evaluating the most effective anti-cancer medicines for their patients.

30 May 2015

Researchers study computational models and simulations of hurricanes to predict future storms

The recent floods in Texas have caused some of the worst flooding since Hurricane Ike in 2008, causing the rainiest month in the state's history.

30 May 2015

Novel biosensor chip measures pH, temperature, drugs and metabolism-related molecules

The future of medicine lies in ever greater precision, not only when it comes to diagnosis but also drug dosage. The blood work that medical staff rely on is generally a snapshot indicative of the moment the blood is drawn before it undergoes hours - or even days - of analysis.

30 May 2015

Tennessee physician offers innovative painless procedure for postmenopausal patients

Dr. Yair Walzer has added a leading edge treatment to his practice to resolve vaginal health issues often caused by menopause. The MonaLisa Touch™, an in-office procedure that is virtually painless and requires no anesthesia, received FDA clearance in 2014.

30 May 2015

New telemedicine plan for underinsured, uninsured individuals

The Affordable Care Act helped many become insured, yet 31 million people are "underinsured" with high deductible plans and face out-of-pocket medical costs that can cause serious financial stress.

30 May 2015

Acupuncture-like TENS may be effective for treating radiation-induced xerostomia

Phase III results of Radiation Therapy Oncology Group 0537 indicate that acupuncture-like, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (ALTENS) may be equally effective as pilocarpine, the current prescription medication in a pill, to treat radiation-induced xerostomia (dry mouth), according to a study published in the June 1, 2015 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics (Red Journal), the official scientific journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology.

30 May 2015

New home trial program launched for prescription eyewear

The leading global manufacturer and digital retailer of high-quality prescription glasses, has launched a new approach to home trial programs that makes it easier for consumers to try and buy eyewear online.

30 May 2015

FVCG portfolio companies selected to present research at Bio International 2015

Actinobac Biomed, NovoPedics, Inc. and MentiNova, Inc., three biotech start-up companies originally funded with investments from Foundation Venture Capital Group (FVCG), have been selected to present their research at Bio International 2015 as part of the Start-Up Stadium and Company Presentation forums offered at the Conference, announced FVCG President James M. Golubieski.

30 May 2015

Researchers explore new approaches to designing prosthetic limb with the ability to feel

Researchers are exploring new approaches to designing prosthetic hands capable of providing "sensory feedback." Advances toward developing prostheses with a sense of touch are presented in a special topic article in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

30 May 2015

Fair Rate Funding: Delaware woman gets $100M against Boston Scientific in TV mesh judgment

Fair Rate Funding, a leader in TV mesh lawsuit funding, reports that a state-court jury in Delaware found Thursday that Boston Scientific's Pinnacle and Advantage Fit inserts, designed to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) in women, were defectively designed and that company executives hid the design flaws from the plaintiff, Deborah Barba.

30 May 2015

UH researchers identify new method to provide diagnostic information on kidney disease

University of Houston researchers have identified a new, less-invasive method to provide diagnostic information on kidney disease and its severity.

30 May 2015

Myriad Genetics to highlight new clinical studies on myRisk Hereditary Cancer test at ASCO 2015

Myriad Genetics, Inc. today announced it will highlight several new clinical studies on its myRisk Hereditary Cancer molecular diagnostic test at the 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting being held in Chicago, Ill.

30 May 2015

Myriad Genetics announces new clinical studies on myChoice HRD companion diagnostic test at ASCO 2015

Myriad Genetics, Inc. today announced new clinical studies on its myChoice HRD companion diagnostic test at the 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting being held in Chicago, Ill.

30 May 2015

Merck signs in vitro fertilization deal with Genea Biomedx

Merck, a leading company for innovative and top-quality high-tech products in healthcare, life science and performance materials, today announced the global collaboration agreement with the fertility technologies expert Genea Biomedx, an Australian company, dedicated to advancing fertility science and helping couples create families. With this partnership, Merck Serono, the biopharmaceutical business of Merck, and global market leader in drugs for Assisted Reproductive Treatment (ART), receives global marketing and commercialization rights to Genea Biomedx’s product portfolio.

30 May 2015

Study finds Peek eye testing app as accurate as traditional charts

An app to test eyesight easily and affordably using a smartphone is as accurate as traditional charts, according to a study published today.

30 May 2015

New imaging technique may improve testicular sperm extraction, reduce trauma during surgery

In the middle of Europe nearly every sixth couple in the reproductive age is involuntarily childless, in 50% due to male infertility. In about 10% of all infertile men azoospermia is diagnosed, i.e. no spermatozoa are found in the ejaculate.

30 May 2015

Excelitas Technologies announces launch of X-Cite 120LEDmini for fluorescence illumination solutions

Excelitas Technologies Corp., a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized photonic solutions, today announces the X-Cite 120LEDmini – a compact white light LED source for fluorescence imaging applications. Through direct coupling, the X-Cite 120LEDmini provides efficient optical output, exceptional uniformity, and the highest performing coupling optics available.

30 May 2015

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Post offices selling Aflac cancer products to be expanded throughout Japan

Decipher Prostate Cancer Classifier predicts metastasis in patients treated with salvage radiation therapy

Astute Medical's NephroCheck Test obtains measurements of two biomarkers that act as alarm for AKI risk

ESMO Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale assists oncology clinicians in evaluating anti-cancer medicines

Researchers study computational models and simulations of hurricanes to predict future storms

Novel biosensor chip measures pH, temperature, drugs and metabolism-related molecules

Tennessee physician offers innovative painless procedure for postmenopausal patients

New telemedicine plan for underinsured, uninsured individuals

Acupuncture-like TENS may be effective for treating radiation-induced xerostomia

New home trial program launched for prescription eyewear

FVCG portfolio companies selected to present research at Bio International 2015

Researchers explore new approaches to designing prosthetic limb with the ability to feel

Fair Rate Funding: Delaware woman gets $100M against Boston Scientific in TV mesh judgment

UH researchers identify new method to provide diagnostic information on kidney disease

Myriad Genetics to highlight new clinical studies on myRisk Hereditary Cancer test at ASCO 2015

Myriad Genetics announces new clinical studies on myChoice HRD companion diagnostic test at ASCO 2015

Merck signs in vitro fertilization deal with Genea Biomedx

Study finds Peek eye testing app as accurate as traditional charts

New imaging technique may improve testicular sperm extraction, reduce trauma during surgery

Excelitas Technologies announces launch of X-Cite 120LEDmini for fluorescence illumination solutions

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Automation in cell-based workflows

Data management challenges in scientific research

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