BioSpace News Archive

BioMidwest

New Alzheimer’s Association Report Reveals Sharp Increases in Alzheimer’s Prevalence, Deaths and Cost of Care

For the second consecutive year, total payments to care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias are projected to surpass a quarter of a trillion dollars according to data reported in the Alzheimer’s Association 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report released today.

March 19, 2018
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8 min read
BioMidwest

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Named #1 Medical School in Ohio by U.S. News & World Report

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has been named the #1 medical school in Ohio, according to the annual ranking of graduate schools released today by U.S. News & World Report.

March 19, 2018
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GovSat-1 Satellite Goes Operational

GovSat-1 enters operational service today, to provide secure communications to governmental and institutional users.

March 19, 2018
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2 min read
Business

CytRx Reports 2017 Financial Results

CytRx Corporation announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2017, and provided an overview of recent accomplishments and upcoming milestones for its research and development programs.

March 19, 2018
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10 min read
Pharm Country

Technical Perspectives on Biotech Stocks -- Aimmune Therapeutics, Atara Biotherapeutics, AveXis, and Axsome Therapeutics

WallStEquities.com is offering reports on AIMT, ATRA, AVXS, and AXSM.

March 19, 2018
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4 min read
Policy

TSO3 Submits Response to US Regulators in Support of Terminal Sterilization of Duodenoscopes

The Company included data on modified leak test experiments, testing to confirm lack of fluid ingress occurring under the distal end cap of the devices, as well as real-world data from market research commissioned by TSO3 reflecting the actual use-life of duodenoscopes.

March 19, 2018
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4 min read
Deals

Baxter Completes Acquisition of RECOTHROM and PREVELEAK to Broaden Surgical Hemostat and Sealant Portfolio

RECOTHROM Thrombin topical (Recombinant) is the first and only stand-alone recombinant thrombin and PREVELEAK Surgical Sealant is used in vascular reconstruction.

March 19, 2018
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7 min read
FDA

FDA grants Fast Track designation to nintedanib for the treatment of systemic sclerosis with associated interstitial lung disease

Fast Track designation facilitates development of new therapies that treat serious conditions and fulfill an unmet medical need.

March 19, 2018
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6 min read
Drug Development

Semaglutide injection phase 2 data presented at ENDO demonstrated significant weight loss in adults with obesity

Adults with obesity treated with semaglutide 0.4 mg administered once-daily via subcutaneous injections lost up to 13.8% of their body weight after 52 weeks in a phase 2 trial, significantly more than those treated with placebo who lost 2.3% of their body weight.

March 19, 2018
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7 min read
Business

Cartiva Announces First U.S. Patient Treated in Study of Cartiva® Synthetic Cartilage Implant for Pain Associated with Osteoarthritis of the Thumb

Cartiva SCI is a proprietary hydrogel polymer device designed to mimic natural cartilage.

March 19, 2018
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4 min read