BioSpace News Archive

Smithers Avanza, a contract research organization supporting the pharmaceutical industry, announced that its Bioanalytical Services division will expand its North American operations with the addition of a laboratory in New Jersey.

Dr. Rodney Phoenix honored with the Major General Bill B. Lefler Federal Services Award by the American College of Prosthodontists

“My father is in a wheelchair, and I was tired of struggling to lift him out of the chair and into the vehicle,” said an inventor from Birmingham, Ala. “I thought that there had to be an easier way to help individuals with physical disabilities get into and out of a vehicle.”

Technavio’s global surgical imaging devices market research report projects the market to grow at a CAGR of over 4% during the forecast period.

The global hepatitis B therapeutics market is expected to post a CAGR of over 2% during the period 2019-2023, according to the latest market research report by Technavio.

Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that Akebia shareholders voted to approve the share issuance proposal required to complete the merger with Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:KERX) at a special meeting of Akebia shareholders held earlier today. More than 95% of the shares voted at the special meeting voted in favor of the share issuance proposal.

“I was having a conversation with an EMS worker, and he informed me that many EMS workers suffer back injuries loading patients on gurneys into and out of ambulances,” said an inventor from Fort Washington, Md. “This inspired me to come up with an assistive device to help them.”

Bill includes key provisions that foster biotech innovation; support rural communities; and strengthen America’s bio-based economy

Safe Rx today announced its product availability in McKesson Connect, with merchandising and dispensing kits available to all U.S. McKesson customers.

The publication is entitled: “First-in-Human Use of Coronary Sinus Reducer in Patients With Refractory Angina.”