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BioMidwest

Thermo Fisher Scientific Release: Introducing Gamithromycin on Microbroth Dilution Susceptibility Plates for Veterinary Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

The Thermo Scientific Sensititre System, recognized for having one of the largest and most up-to-date selections of antimicrobials for susceptibility testing, with more than 40 that are veterinary-specific, is now the first to offer gamithromycin on microbroth dilution susceptibility plates.

January 24, 2018
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Business

ImmunoGen Appoints Stuart A. Arbuckle to Board of Directors

Mr. Arbuckle is replacing Howard Pien, who is stepping down from ImmunoGen’s Board after eight years of service.

January 24, 2018
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Drug Development

Apexian Pharmaceuticals Opens Phase I Clinical Study of APX3330 in Patients with Solid Tumors

The study involves APX3330, a first in class orally administered inhibitor of APE1/Ref 1, a dual-function protein that plays a critical role in promoting and maintaining a broad variety of cancers.

January 24, 2018
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Genetown

Waters New Oasis PRiME MCX Cartridges and Plates Remove Phospholipids and Other Interferences from Biological Matrices

Waters today introduced Waters Oasis PRiME MCX Cartridges and 96-Well Plates which selectively retain and concentrate basic compounds while removing up to 99% of phospholipids using methods that are up to twice as fast as those for traditional mixed-mode solid phase extraction (SPE) products.

January 24, 2018
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4 min read
Biotech Bay

Neuspera Medical Announces Initial Close of $26M Series B Equity Financing

The $26M financing was led by 6 Dimensions Capital with all existing investors from Series A also participating including Action Potential Venture Capital and Windham Venture Partners.

January 24, 2018
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3 min read
Biotech Bay

Digital Pathology Extending Through UK as OptraSCAN Welcomes First On-Demand UK Customer

OptraSCAN, Inc. announced its first UK-based customer NHS Trust Plymouth Hospital, Derriford. Derriford Hospital plans to utilize digital pathology for routine research and training of professionals in the field of pathology and digital platforms.

January 24, 2018
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RTI Surgical Release: Published Data Show Successful 24-Month Sacroiliac Joint Fusion and Pain Reduction with the SImmetry System

The data show SImmetry provides radiographically evident sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion as early as 12 months with higher fusion rates observed at 24 months, while effectively reducing pain in patients with SI joint disorders.

January 24, 2018
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Deals

Medtech Titan Boston Scientific Throws $90M Into Millipede With an Option to Acquire

Boston Sci has the option to acquire the remaining shares of the company at any time prior to the completion of a first in human clinical study that meets certain parameters.

January 24, 2018
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FDA

Perrigo Announces Final FDA Approval and Launch of an AB Rated Generic Version of Epiduo Gel

Perrigo today announced it has received final approval from the FDA and has launched an AB rated generic version of Epiduo Gel, 0.1%/2.5%.

January 24, 2018
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4 min read
FDA

Perrigo Announces Final FDA Approval of a Generic Version of Estrace Cream

This product will be marketed by Perrigo’s partner, Impax, and is currently expected to launch in the second quarter of this year.

January 24, 2018
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