BioSpace News Archive

New Population Council-Developed Product Expands Family Planning Options

DNAe, the inventor of semiconductor-based genomic analysis technologies, and the developer of a new game-changing test for bloodstream infections (BSI) that can lead to sepsis, today announced that it has been shortlisted for the inaugural 2018 Medtech Insight Awards, in the category ‘Most Innovative Team or Innovator of the Year’.

MilliporeSigma has launched its sterility testing service for a direct inoculation method using the BACT/Alert® 3D Rapid Microbial Detection System.

Best-in-Class ClearEdge brain health assessments now available to USASF members

Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced the start of a pilot study of its investigational Extravascular Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (EV ICD) system, in which a lead is placed outside of the heart and veins to deliver lifesaving defibrillation and antitachycardia pacing therapy all in one system, with a device size similar to transvenous ICDs.

PTC Therapeutics, Inc. announced that on August 6, 2018 it approved non-statutory stock options to purchase an aggregate of 170,200 shares of its common stock to 27 new employees.

Thornton Law Firm LLP is investigating a potential lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Menlo Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: MNLO) pursuant or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with Menlo’s January 2018 initial public offering (“IPO”).

MagForce AG (Frankfurt, Scale, Xetra: MF6, ISIN: DE000A0HGQF5), a leading medical device company in the field of nanomedicine focused on oncology, held its Annual General Meeting in Berlin today.

A groundbreaking study by LA BioMed researchers shows promising results for a potential vaccine for deadly drug-resistant bacteria also known as superbugs.

Medtronic today announced the official U.S. launch of the Medtronic Inner CircleSM patient engagement program, which uses gamification - the application of game design elements - to motivate and encourage people living with diabetes to achieve better health outcomes.