BioSpace News Archive

Pharm Country

Relmada Announces Notice of Acceptance of Key Patent in Europe Covering NMDA Receptor Antagonist d-Methadone for Treatment of Psychiatric Symptoms

The patent provides broad coverage in Europe for d-Methadone for the treatment of symptoms associated with a range of psychological and psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, fatigue and mood instability.

January 9, 2018
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4 min read
Biotech Beach

Biocept Study Shows Incorporation of Thermo Fisher QuantStudio 5 PCR Instrument into Target Selector Platform Improves Sensitivity and Specificity in Detection of Lung Cancer Biomarkers

Data from 3,000 samples analyzed using Biocept’s liquid biopsy assays for EGFR, BRAF and KRAS mutations demonstrated single mutant copy detection on the QS5 platform with more than 99% sensitivity and more than 99% specificity.

January 9, 2018
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4 min read
Business

Validant Names Brian Burns as CEO

In his new role, Burns will further develop Validant’s service offerings for clients and will expand the company’s global reach.

January 9, 2018
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3 min read
Pharm Country

New Absorbable Adjunctive Hemostat From Ethicon Helps Surgeons Control Disruptive Bleeding More Efficiently

SURGICEL Powder is designed to address continuous, broad-surface oozing and stop bleeding fast.

January 9, 2018
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11 min read
Business

Bay Area’s BioClin Taps Gilead R&D Exec as New CMO

This build out of the executive team follows the closing of a $30 million Series B financing announced last year.

January 9, 2018
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4 min read
Genetown

USPTO Grants Glytec Patent Allowance for Computer-Guided Selection and Dosing of All Diabetes Medications

The patent allowance, issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, comprises an intricate series of 24 claims that describe personalized computer-guided selection and dosing of any prescribed diabetes therapy regimen, whether insulin only, non-insulin only or combination.

January 9, 2018
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4 min read
Therapix Biosciences Announces Expansion Into Precision Medicine Through New Fully-Owned Subsidiary and Provides Corporate Update Today at the Biotech Showcase™ 2018

This new subsidiary will complement the Company’s cannabinoid-based drug development strategy.

January 9, 2018
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4 min read
Business

Syapse Enters Strategic Collaboration With Roche to Advance Precision Medicine in Oncology

Syapse announced today it has entered into a multi-year strategic collaboration with Roche to make precision medicine a reality for more cancer patients and their healthcare providers.

January 9, 2018
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3 min read
Business

Boston Scientific Announces Preliminary Unaudited Sales for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2017

Boston Scientific generated sales, based upon preliminary unaudited financial information, of approximately $2.41 billion during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2017.

January 9, 2018
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18 min read
Business

Ascensia Diabetes Care Expands Strategic Alliance with Insulet Corporation by Signing Commercial Agreement

This follows the worldwide non-exclusive development agreement that Ascensia announced in June 2017 to connect its CONTOUR NEXT ONE BGMS with Insulet’s next-generation Omnipod System.

January 9, 2018
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2 min read