BioSpace News Archive

FDA

FDA approves device to help increase access to more lungs for transplant

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a device, called Xvivo Perfusion System with Steen Solution Perfusate, that can temporarily ventilate, oxygenate, and pump preservation solution through lungs that were initially thought to be unacceptable for transplant.

April 26, 2019
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4 min read
Business

McKesson Appoints Tracy Faber to Top HR Role

McKesson Corporation announced that Tracy Faber has been appointed executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective October 1, 2019. Faber will report to CEO Brian Tyler.

April 26, 2019
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3 min read
Business

AAIHR adopts new ethics program to address U.S. nursing shortage

New code puts ethical treatment of foreign-trained nurses into action

April 26, 2019
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3 min read
FDA

GSK receives US approval of Benlysta for intravenous use in children with lupus aged five years and above

FDA approval marks the first medicine in the US approved for children with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

April 26, 2019
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14 min read
Genetown

AVROBIO Highlights the plato™ Platform and Gaucher and Cystinosis Programs at the 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy

AVROBIO, Inc. announced the participation of its senior management in sessions at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy.

April 26, 2019
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8 min read
Business

Adaptive Biotechnologies Appoints Lance Baldo, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

Adaptive Biotechnologies announced the appointment of Lance Baldo, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer.

April 26, 2019
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2 min read
Deals

Boston Scientific Corp. Shareholder Alert: Securities Lawsuit Filed Against BSX

Thornton Law Firm LLP announces that it is investigating a securities class action on behalf of shareholders and investors who purchased the securities of Boston Scientific Corporation.

April 26, 2019
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1 min read
FDA

US Bioservices Selected by Janssen as Single-Source Specialty Pharmacy Provider for BALVERSA™ (erdafitinib)

US Bioservices, a specialty pharmacy that is a part of AmerisourceBergen, today announced that it has been selected by Janssen Biotech, Inc. (Janssen) to dispense BALVERSA™ (erdafitinib). Janssen received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for BALVERSA™ on April 12, 2019

April 26, 2019
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4 min read
Business

FAU Appoints Safiya George, Ph.D. As Dean Of The Christine E. Lynn College Of Nursing

Florida Atlantic University has named Safiya George, Ph.D., as the new dean of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. She is only the third dean to be appointed in the college’s 40-year history

April 26, 2019
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6 min read
Job Trends

Integrative Health Matters is Helping Men Wave Goodbye to Erectile Dysfunction with Cutting-edge GAINSWave® Treatment

Adrienne Carmack, MD with Integrative Health Matters is implementing a non-invasive and drug-free solution for Erectile Dysfunction (ED). This cutting-edge procedure boasts a 75% success rate amongst patients.

April 26, 2019
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2 min read