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New interactive tool helps researchers explore genetic underpinnings of cancer

Brown University computer scientists have developed a new interactive tool to help researchers and clinicians explore the genetic underpinnings of cancer.

23 Jul 2015

NeoGraft selects Verasoni Worldwide as marketing communications partner

NeoGraft is pleased to announce the selection of Verasoni Worldwide as integrated marketing communications partner. NeoGraft is a world leader in hair replacement technology serving physicians and patients in the United States and around the world. NeoGraft is the first Class One FDA Listed automated medical device for hair restoration.

23 Jul 2015

Mana Health's software ManaPortal obtains ONC HIT 2014 Edition Modular EHR certification

Mana Health's ManaPortal version 1.0.0, has achieved ONC HIT 2014 Edition Modular EHR certification, which designates that the software is capable of supporting eligible providers and hospitals with meeting the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Meaningful Use measures required to qualify for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

23 Jul 2015

Amgen announces submission of supplemental New Drug Application to FDA for Kyprolis (carfilzomib)

Amgen today announced the submission of a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Kyprolis (carfilzomib) for Injection to seek an expanded indication for the treatment of patients with a form of blood cancer, relapsed multiple myeloma, who have received at least one prior therapy.

23 Jul 2015

Ten Genesis HealthCare facilities named recipients of Silver – Commitment to Quality Award

Genesis HealthCare, one of the nation's largest providers of post-acute care, today announced that 10 of its Centers have been recognized as 2015 recipients of the Silver – Commitment to Quality Award for dedication to improving the lives of patients and residents through quality care.

23 Jul 2015

Cancer Council research offers new hope for children with cancer

Children affected by cancer have received new hope, with Cancer Council research revealing those who survive at least five years after diagnosis are likely to enjoy long term survival similar to that of children without cancer.

23 Jul 2015

PharmaMar, TTY Biopharm sign agreement to market and distribute APLIDIN (plitidepsin) in Taiwan

PharmaMar has entered into an exclusive license and commercialization agreement with the pharmaceutical company TTY Biopharm to market and distribute the drug candidate APLIDIN (plitidepsin) in Taiwan. Under the terms of the agreement, PharmaMar will receive an upfront payment, royalties and additional remunerations for regulatory milestones achieved by APLIDIN (plitidepsin).

23 Jul 2015

SutroVax completes $22 million Series A financing

SutroVax, a recently established biopharmaceutical vaccine company, today announced the completion of a $22 million Series A financing. SutroVax is developing vaccines for infectious disease targets, with an initial emphasis on best-in-class conjugate vaccines, using an exclusive license to Sutro Biopharma's Xpress CF and Xpress CF+ platforms for cell free protein synthesis and site-specific conjugation respectively.

23 Jul 2015

Lupin enters into definitive agreement to acquire GAVIS

Pharma Major Lupin Limited has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held GAVIS Pharmaceuticals LLC and Novel Laboratories Inc., subject to certain closing conditions, in a transaction valued at USD 880 million, cash free and debt free.

23 Jul 2015

ADPT generates systemwide net patient services revenue of $104.5 million for Q2 2015

Adeptus Health Inc., the largest operator of freestanding emergency rooms in the U.S., announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015.

23 Jul 2015

EKF Diagnostics launches new clinical chemistry analyzer at AACC 2015

EKF, announces international launch of the Altair™ 240 clinical chemistry analyzer at the American Association for Clinical Chemistry’s.

From EKF Diagnostics 23 Jul 2015

Omeros' OMS721 granted FDA Fast Track designation for treatment of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome

Omeros Corporation today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Fast Track designation to OMS721 for the treatment of patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). OMS721 is the company's lead human monoclonal antibody targeting mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease-2 (MASP-2), the key regulator of the lectin pathway of the immune system.

23 Jul 2015

NeoGenomics' revenue increases 18% to $24.3 million in second quarter 2015

NeoGenomics, Inc., a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services, today reported its results for the second quarter of 2015.

23 Jul 2015

Six hot line sessions set to reveal latest research in cardiovascular disease at ESC Congress 2015

Six hot line sessions at ESC Congress 2015 are set to reveal the latest in cardiovascular disease research across a range of conditions and comorbidities. Hot topics include atrial fibrillation, pacing, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, pharmacology and coronary artery disease.

23 Jul 2015

Quest Diagnostics' second quarter revenue grows by 1.2% to $1.93 billion

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced today that for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015, adjusted net income was $170 million compared to $157 million for 2014. Adjusted diluted EPS excluding amortization was $1.25 in the second quarter of 2015, compared to $1.19 in 2014. Amortization expense per diluted share was $0.08 in the second quarter of 2015 and $0.11 in 2014.

From Quest Diagnostics 23 Jul 2015

New drug shows promise in slowing Alzheimer’s disease

New research findings have fuelled hopes of a drug that can slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

23 Jul 2015

Deep Genomics set to bring the power of deep learning technologies to genomics

Evolution has altered the human genome over hundreds of thousands of years -- and now humans can do it in a matter of months.

23 Jul 2015

Study finds significant improvements in foods and beverages available in Massachusetts schools

In 2012, Massachusetts adopted comprehensive standards to improve the healthy food options available in middle schools and high schools. One year after implementation, a research team that includes Northeastern associate professor Jessica Hoffman examined compliance with the standards in 74 schools across the commonwealth.

23 Jul 2015

Biases against lesbian and gay people decreasing across all demographic groups

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling legalizing marriage between same-sex couples in all 50 states follows on the heels of national polls showing rapid cultural changes in attitudes toward lesbian and gay people. A new University of Virginia study confirms this, showing that not only are Americans' conscious and unconscious biases against lesbian women and gay men decreasing across all demographic groups, but the trend also appears to be accelerating.

23 Jul 2015

Experts to highlight new diagnostic products, tools to identify heart attacks at 2015 AACC Annual Meeting

The 2015 AACC Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, the leading annual event for laboratory medicine, will open on Sunday, July 26, in Atlanta, Georgia. This year's meeting will host more than 400 educational sessions on topics ranging from personalized medicine and infectious diseases to point-of-care and laboratory-developed tests, and will feature more than 200 new cutting edge diagnostic products.

23 Jul 2015

Medical News

New interactive tool helps researchers explore genetic underpinnings of cancer

NeoGraft selects Verasoni Worldwide as marketing communications partner

Mana Health's software ManaPortal obtains ONC HIT 2014 Edition Modular EHR certification

Amgen announces submission of supplemental New Drug Application to FDA for Kyprolis (carfilzomib)

Ten Genesis HealthCare facilities named recipients of Silver – Commitment to Quality Award

Cancer Council research offers new hope for children with cancer

PharmaMar, TTY Biopharm sign agreement to market and distribute APLIDIN (plitidepsin) in Taiwan

SutroVax completes $22 million Series A financing

Lupin enters into definitive agreement to acquire GAVIS

ADPT generates systemwide net patient services revenue of $104.5 million for Q2 2015

EKF Diagnostics launches new clinical chemistry analyzer at AACC 2015

Omeros' OMS721 granted FDA Fast Track designation for treatment of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome

NeoGenomics' revenue increases 18% to $24.3 million in second quarter 2015

Six hot line sessions set to reveal latest research in cardiovascular disease at ESC Congress 2015

Quest Diagnostics' second quarter revenue grows by 1.2% to $1.93 billion

New drug shows promise in slowing Alzheimer’s disease

Deep Genomics set to bring the power of deep learning technologies to genomics

Study finds significant improvements in foods and beverages available in Massachusetts schools

Biases against lesbian and gay people decreasing across all demographic groups

Experts to highlight new diagnostic products, tools to identify heart attacks at 2015 AACC Annual Meeting

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