BioSpace News Archive

Policy

Rise of syphilis in newborns another symptom of nation’s STD crisis

NCSD calls for federal action to address increasing burden of STDs and their devastating consequences

September 25, 2018
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2 min read
BioCapital

Health Officials Respond to Alarming Increases in Congenital Syphilis

Newborn syphilis cases have more than doubled in the last 4 years, and last year, the United States saw the most cases of congenital syphilis since 1997, according to a new CDC report.

September 25, 2018
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2 min read
Bio NC

“Opioids: Hidden Dangers, New Hope"--a Groundbreaking Podcast Series on Reversing America’s #1 Drug Epidemic Now Available on iTunes

According to nationwide surveys, most Americans are unaware that 70 percent of new drug addictions begin in the home medicine cabinet, where unused, unwanted and expired medications contribute to more than 190 deaths each day.

September 25, 2018
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4 min read
BioMidwest

Hyundai Hope On Wheels Presents Mayo Clinic With $1 Million Hyundai Quantum Grant Award To Support Pediatric Cancer Research

The Foundation embarks on a nationwide tour ahead of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to award $14.1 million to 38 researchers, surpassing $145 million in total giving.

September 25, 2018
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3 min read
Deals

Bankers Healthcare Group Purchases Stake in Simple Admit; Grows Patient Lending Presence

Bankers Healthcare Group acquired a 20% stake in healthcare technology company Simple Admit, LLC.

September 25, 2018
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3 min read
Job Trends

Phoenix Children’s Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

Arizona’s Only “Best Children’s Hospital” Marks 35 Years Helping and Healing Children

September 25, 2018
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7 min read
Policy

$31 Million Verdict in Botched Circumcision Case Won by Pope McGlamry P.C. and Jonathan W. Johnson, LLC

$31 million awarded to 4 year old child in medical malpractice case against multiple healthcare professionals and clinics

September 25, 2018
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2 min read
Pharm Country

Ariel Precision Medicine Inc. Launches New Genomic Tools for Early Diagnosis, Personalized Management of Pancreatic Diseases

Clinical Decision Support Tool Designed to Identify Pancreatic Disease at Earliest Possible Stages, Allowing Treatment to Begin Before Disease Progresses.

September 25, 2018
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4 min read
Business

Array BioPharma to Present at the 2018 Cantor Global Healthcare Conference

Array BioPharma, Inc.Inc. (Nasdaq: ARRY) today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Ron Squarer, will speak at the 2018 Cantor Global Healthcare Conference in New York.

September 25, 2018
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1 min read
Genetown

Akebia Therapeutics to Participate in Upcoming October 2018 Investor Conferences

Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that it will participate in the following investor conferences:

September 25, 2018
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1 min read