BioSpace News Archive

Drug Development

Novan Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase II Molluscum Contagiosum Trial with SB206

There is currently no FDA-approved treatment for the molluscum indication.

January 25, 2018
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3 min read
Biotech Bay

Zosano Announces Results of Special Meeting of Stockholders and 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split

The Company will effect a reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock at an exchange ratio of 1-for-20, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, January 25, 2018

January 25, 2018
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5 min read
Pharm Country

New Real-World Analysis Finds Lower Risk of Major Bleeding and Similar Risk of Stroke with Standard Dose of Pradaxa® Compared to Rivaroxaban in NVAF Patients Newly Initiating Treatment

The study examined major bleeding and stroke rates in NVAF patients who had initiated treatment with Pradaxa compared to those treated with rivaroxaban or apixaban.

January 25, 2018
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9 min read
Business

Recovery Force and Mayo Clinic Collaborate on Wearable Med-Tech Garments

The Recovery Force platform embeds shape changing fibers into garments and footwear to create lightweight wearable active compressions providing users with improved circulation and the mobility necessary for a quicker recovery.

January 25, 2018
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1 min read
Business

TSO3 and Global Distributor Agree on Co-Commercial Strategy for North America

The Sales and Repurchase Agreement allows the Company to sell its STERIZONE VP4 Sterilizers and associated products and services directly into the United States and Canada.

January 25, 2018
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5 min read
Business

Octapharma Support Enables Bombardier to Climb Mount Vinson, Becoming First Hemophiliac to Ascend the Seven Summits

Mountain climber Chris Bombardier of Denver, Colorado on January 6th became the first hemophiliac to climb the Seven Summits of the world with his successful climb of Mount Vinson in Antarctica, a journey made possible with a grant from Octapharma USA, Inc.

January 25, 2018
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3 min read
Genetown

Albireo Prices $65M Public Offering of Common Stock

The offering is expected to close on or about January 29, 2018, subject to customary closing conditions.

January 25, 2018
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2 min read
Business

Journal of Medical Device Regulation Release: Brazilian Medical Device Regulatory Expert Luciano Oliveira Ferreira Joins Editorial Advisory Board of Journal of Medical Device Regulation

The Editor of the Journal of Medical Device Regulation, Victoria Clark, announced today the appointment of Luciano Oliveira Ferreira, RAC to the Journal’s Editorial Advisory Board.

January 25, 2018
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1 min read
Pharm Country

Neurotrope to Present at NobleCon 14th Annual Institutional Investor Conference

Neurotrope’s corporate presentation will take place on Tuesday, January 30th at 8:30 AM EST in Studio 2.

January 25, 2018
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5 min read
Business

STEM CELLS Translational Medicine Release: Dr. Philippe Lysy’s Search in New Sources for Insulin-Producing Cells Earns Him the 2017 SCTM Young Investigator Award

SCTM named Philippe Lysy, M.D., Ph.D., the STEM CELLS Translational Medicine’s Young Investigator of 2017 for his exploration of new sources of cells capable of conversion into insulin-secretors.

January 25, 2018
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2 min read