BioSpace News Archive

BioCapital

Daon Among First to Receive FIDO2 Certification

Daon, a global leader in biometric identity technology, today announced certification by the FIDO Alliance for the FIDO2 protocol on server, as well as for the UAF 1.1 protocol on server and Android client SDK.

March 25, 2019
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Job Trends

American Esoteric Laboratories is awarded Preferred Plus Network Status for Clinical Laboratory Services with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

American Esoteric Laboratories (AEL), a division of Sonic Healthcare USA (Sonic Healthcare), has announced that AEL is now a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama (BCBSAL) Preferred Plus Network laboratory across the state of Alabama.

March 25, 2019
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New Data on Fibered vs. Non-Fibered Coil Embolization

A new animal study concludes that fewer fibered embolization coils are needed to achieve acute occlusion when compared with similar bare metal coils.

March 25, 2019
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Drug Development

Gelesis Presents Preclinical Data Showing Proprietary Hydrogel Restores Gut Barrier Function

Treatment with Gelesis hydrogel prevented unwanted substances from entering the circulation in mice with severe gut wall injury

March 25, 2019
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Policy

WSHA: Hospital staffing legislation places patients at risk

2SHB 1155 would have many unintended consequences that jeopardize patient care

March 25, 2019
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Deals

Vireo Health Expands National Footprint with Entry into Arizona’s Medical Cannabis Market

Vireo Health International, Inc. announced the acquisition of four entities which together manage the vertically-integrated medical cannabis business of license-holder Arizona Natural Remedies.

March 25, 2019
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7 min read
BioMidwest

Xeris Pharmaceuticals Presents New Clinical and Economic Impact Data on Its Developmental Ready-to-Use Glucagon

Data from a Phase 2 study in congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) shared at ENDO 2019 and a budget impact model presented at AMCP reinforce the utility of Xeris’ ready-to-use, liquid-stable glucagon

March 25, 2019
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Business

CommonSpirit Health and United Way Worldwide Partner to Address Root Causes of Illness

CommonSpirit Health and United Way Worldwide are creating a new partnership to improve the health and quality of life for communities and people in need.

March 25, 2019
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Biotech Beach

Stand Up To Cancer Grants First Peggy Prescott Award In Colorectal Cancer Research

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) today announced the recipient of its inaugural Stand Up To Cancer Peggy Prescott Early Career Scientist Award in Colorectal Cancer Research, which was funded by Dallas Cowboys QB and SU2C Ambassador Dak Prescott in memory of his mother who passed away from the disease in 2013.

March 25, 2019
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BioMidwest

Science from Scientists Receives Support from The Cargill Foundation to Expand STEM Enrichment Education in Twin Cities’ Classrooms

Local nonprofit receives grant from The Cargill Foundation to bring hands-on STEM education programs to Minnesota elementary and middle schools

March 25, 2019
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