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Biotech Beach

City of Hope Study Finds Popular Diabetes Diagnosis Test Misses Most Cases

The study was presented at ENDO 2019, Endocrine Society’s annual meeting

March 23, 2019
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3 min read
Templeton World Charity Foundation Announces First Global Innovations for Character Development Grants

With a $15M USD funding commitment, Templeton World Charity Foundation launched a first-of-its-kind initiative in 2018 to promote character strengths worldwide.

March 23, 2019
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2 min read
Policy

Advisory - Baxter recalls two lots of Extraneal peritoneal dialysis solution because of high levels of sodium hypochlorite, which may pose serious health risks

Health Canada is advising Canadians that Baxter Corporation is voluntarily recalling two lots of Extraneal peritoneal dialysis solution as a precautionary measure because of high levels of sodium hypochlorite.

March 23, 2019
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1 min read
Business

Oral semaglutide 7 mg and 14 mg doses showed superior reductions in blood sugar and weight compared to sitagliptin at 26 weeks in data presented at ENDO - March 23, 2019

Oral semaglutide 7 mg and 14 mg demonstrated superior A1C and body weight reductions compared to Januvia®.

March 23, 2019
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5 min read
Business

Oral semaglutide 7 mg and 14 mg doses showed superior reductions in blood sugar and weight compared to sitagliptin at 26 weeks in data presented at ENDO

Oral semaglutide 7 mg and 14 mg demonstrated superior HbA1c and body weight reductions compared to Januvia®.

March 23, 2019
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5 min read
Genetown

Sojournix Poster Presentation At ENDO 2019 Features Positive Data From SJX-653 Proof-of-Mechanism Clinical Study

SJX-653 Demonstrates Statistically Significant Activity on NK3 Pharmacodynamic Markers at Doses as Low as 15mg, a Long Plasma Half-life Supporting Once-daily (QD) Dosing, and a Well-Tolerated Profile

March 23, 2019
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6 min read
Business

Grifols Announces the Opening of its new Plasma Donor Center in Russellville, AR

Investing $1.8 million into local community; set to employ over 40 people from the local area

March 23, 2019
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3 min read