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Business

National Institutes of Health Launches Fitbit Project as First Digital Health Technology Initiative in Landmark All of Us Research Program

Selected by Scripps Research, Fitbit is first wearable brand in historic precision medicine study

January 16, 2019
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6 min read
Pharm Country

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Lowy Medical Research Institute Announce Publication of NT-501 Phase 2 Results

The paper was authored by a group of clinicians and scientists who collaborated on the project through the Macular Telangiectasia Type 2-Phase 2 CNTF Research Group.

January 16, 2019
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5 min read
Pharm Country

CSL Named One of the Best Employers in the US for Diversity

Forbes magazine has named global biotechnology leader CSL Limited as one of The Best Employers for Diversity in the United States. CSL, the fifth largest biotechnology company in the world, ranked No. 39 in the leading business magazine’s annual list of the best 500 employers for diversity.

January 16, 2019
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3 min read
Pharm Country

Centinel Spine Announces Initial Cases with 4th System of FLX™ Platform of 3D-Printed All-Titanium Interbody Devices Within the Last 6 Months

Centinel Spine, LLC announced today that it has completed initial cases with its newest implant system in the FLX™ Platform of 3D-Printed All-Titanium Interbody devices - STALIF L FLX Lateral Lumbar Integrated Interbody™ System.

January 16, 2019
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4 min read
BioMidwest

Five Fifty Fifty, World’s Only Run/Walk Series Running 50 5Ks in 50 Days in All 50 States, Sets April 27 for Official Kick Off

In an effort to raise awareness for the prevalence of mental health issues in the U.S. while also reinforcing the power of fitness to help overcome mental illness, the second annual Five Fifty Fifty Run/Walk for Mental Health Series has announced April 27 as the launch date for the 2019 event series.

January 16, 2019
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1 min read
Deals

KYOCERA to Purchase Major Assets of U.S.-based Renovis Surgical Technologies, Inc.

Kyocera Corporation today announced that its U.S. headquarters, Kyocera International, Inc., has finalized an agreement with Renovis Surgical Technologies, Inc. to purchase the major assets of Renovis’ business operations relating to artificial joint and spinal products.

January 16, 2019
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3 min read
Pharm Country

Despite Greater Awareness Of Physician Burnout, Depression, And Suicide, Medscape 2019 National Report Finds Little Progress

PHYSICIANS WORKING LONGER HOURS AND FEMALE PHYSICIANS EXPERIENCE HIGHER BURNOUT LEVELS

January 16, 2019
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4 min read
Business

Luye Pharma Reaches Strategic Partnership with AstraZeneca, Strengthens Commitment to Cardiovascular Therapeutic Field

Luye Pharma grants AstraZeneca exclusives rights to promote Xuezhikang Capsules in mainland China

January 16, 2019
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7 min read
Business

Health Enterprise Partners Adds Venture Partner

Mike Taylor Adds Operational and Clinical Experience to the Firm

January 16, 2019
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2 min read
Pharm Country

Data Suggest That Men Should Resolve to Address Their BPH Symptoms in 2019

NeoTract Study Finds That Men Over 40 Are Not Aware that Delaying Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Can Cause Permanent Bladder Damage or of Treatment Options

January 16, 2019
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7 min read