BioSpace News Archive

EDGC to Launch Liquid Biopsy Screening Service, Technology for Early Detection of Cancers, This Autumn

Liquid biopsy drawing attention for preventing the recurrence of cancer and allowing for early detection of cancers

October 19, 2018
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3 min read
FDA

Amneal Announces Approval of Carmustine for Injection USP, 100 mg/vial - Preparing for Launch

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has received FDA approval for a generic version of BiCNU® (carmustine) for injection, 100 mg. The Company is planning to commercialize its Carmustine for Injection in November 2018.

October 19, 2018
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7 min read
Drug Development

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Reports Updated Preliminary Phase 1 Clinical Study Results with DCC-2618 at the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2018 Congress

Preliminary Median Progression Free Survival and Disease Control Rates from the Phase 1 Study of DCC-2618 in Second- and Third-Line GIST Patients Demonstrate the Potential for Improved and Durable Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Less Advanced Disease

October 19, 2018
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11 min read
Drug Development

Takeda to Present Results from Phase 3 ALTA-1L Trial Highlighting Intracranial Efficacy of ALUNBRIG® (brigatinib) Versus Crizotinib in First-Line Advanced ALK+ Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

– In Patients with Brain Metastases at Baseline, ALUNBRIG Reduced the Risk of Progression in the Brain or Death by 73 Percent –

October 19, 2018
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17 min read
Business

NuVasive Names J. Christopher Barry To Succeed Gregory T. Lucier As Chief Executive Officer; Lucier To Remain Chairman Of The Board

NuVasive, Inc. today announced its Board of Directors has named J. Christopher Barry to succeed Gregory T. Lucier as chief executive officer (CEO) effective November 5, 2018.

October 19, 2018
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5 min read
FDA

Abbott’s HeartMate 3 Heart Pump Now FDA Approved for Advanced Heart Failure Patients Not Eligible for a Heart Transplant

Advanced heart failure patients who will live with their device for the rest of their life now have access to a heart pump backed by the industry’s strongest long-term data

October 19, 2018
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3 min read
Business

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Partners with the InterContinental® Mark Hopkins Hotel to Donate Food to the Homeless Throughout San Francisco with the Help of Food Runners

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS/The Aesthetic Society) is hosting its Experienced Insights: Breast and Body Contouring meeting in San Francisco this week from October 18 through October 20 at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins hotel in San Francisco.

October 19, 2018
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3 min read
Pharm Country

Cannabis Market Continues to Grow on Global Legalization Efforts

According to data compiled by Mordor Intelligence, the global cannabis market was valued at USD 7.7 Billion in 2016 and is expected to reach USD 65 Billion by 2023 while growing at a CAGR of 37% during the forecast period

October 19, 2018
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11 min read
Business

National Geographic Taps Angela Bassett to Narrate Stunning Natural History Special The Flood

National Geographic announced today that Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress Angela Bassett will narrate its stunning two-hour wildlife documentary special The Flood, which premieres Sunday, Nov. 25 at 8/7c on National Geographic.

October 19, 2018
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7 min read
Edogawa Niche Prize 2018 to Be Awarded to Prof. James Till for Stem Cell Discovery

NCRM & Edogawa Hospital to jointly award it as a part of NCRM NICHE in Tokyo, Japan

October 19, 2018
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2 min read