BioSpace News Archive

Real-world Evidence From GARFIELD-AF Shows Superior Reduction in Mortality With Non-vitamin K Antagonists Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs) vs. Vitamin K Antagonists (VKAs) in Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation

High-risk patients on anticoagulants (AC) for stroke prevention also have 17% fewer deaths over 2 years of follow-up than patients who are not treated with AC

August 28, 2018
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11 min read
Business

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. National Suicide Prevention Week is September 9 - 15, 2018, with World Suicide Prevention Day on the 10th.

August 28, 2018
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2 min read
Policy

FDA takes action against 21 websites marketing unapproved opioids as part of agency’s effort to target illegal online sales

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it has warned four more online networks, operating a total of 21 websites, illegally marketing potentially dangerous, unapproved, and misbranded versions of opioid medications, including tramadol.

August 28, 2018
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5 min read
Business

EnableComp Appoints Scott Bagwell to Its Board of Directors

EnableComp LLC, a leading provider of workers’ compensation revenue solutions for healthcare facilities, has added Scott Bagwell, former President of Experian Health and a health care technology industry veteran, to its board of directors.

August 28, 2018
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1 min read
BioForest

Genedata Announces Aptevo Therapeutics Deploys Genedata Biologics to Streamline Cancer Immunotherapy R&D

Genedata, a leading provider of advanced software solutions for biopharma R&D, today announced that Seattle-based Aptevo Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has adopted Genedata as their preferred bioinformatics solution provider.

August 28, 2018
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3 min read
Job Trends

DataPath White Paper Analyzes Effects of Outdated Technology on TPA Revenue Generation, Compliance and Client Relationships

For decades, third party administrators (TPAs) who offer consumer directed healthcare (CDH) account and COBRA billing services have had to rely on separate technology solutions to perform their day-to-day tasks.

August 28, 2018
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1 min read
Biotech Beach

Susan VanVonderen of Rejuvenicity.com Offers GAINSWave® in California

Susan VanVonderen RN CNP Rejuvenicity.com is pleased to announce they now offer GAINSWave!

August 28, 2018
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1 min read
Bio NC

Protect corn yields with a zero tolerance approach to weed control

Reducing the weed seed bank is the first step to weed management plans

August 28, 2018
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4 min read
Business

Fortune 500 Executive Joins Mental Health Startup to Make a Difference

7 Cups, the world’s largest platform for mental health support, is excited to announce that Merline Saintil has joined as the chief operating officer.

August 28, 2018
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2 min read
Business

Unified Physician Management Announces Partnership With New Jersey Based Lifeline Medical Associates

Unified Physician Management (Unified) announced its affiliation with New Jersey based Lifeline Medical Associates (Lifeline), effective August 23, 2018.

August 28, 2018
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3 min read