BioSpace News Archive

Policy

Information Update - Health Canada update on the tamoxifen shortage

Health Canada is providing Canadians with an update on the supply of tamoxifen, a breast cancer drug, and information on efforts to resolve the national shortage as quickly as possible, recognizing the potentially significant impact that the shortage could have on patients.

November 20, 2019
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3 min read
Business

Highmark Health announces Carolyn Duronio to join organization as General Counsel and successor to Tom VanKirk, who will retire at end of 2020

Carolyn will assume the position of EVP and chief legal officer and will report directly to David Holmberg, president and chief executive officer.

November 20, 2019
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6 min read
FDA

Alnylam Announces Approval of GIVLAARI™ (givosiran) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

GIVLAARI Approved for the Treatment of Adults with Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) Based on ENVISION Phase 3 Study Results Showing Significant Reduction in the Rate of Porphyria Attacks in Patients with AHP

November 20, 2019
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16 min read
Biotech Bay

Remrise launches as a personalized, holistic solution for quality sleep

Remrise, a modern sleep care brand, today unveiled its holistic sleep solution that helps people achieve better quality sleep.

November 20, 2019
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2 min read
Business

Independent Health announces new Medicare Advantage transportation benefit in partnership with SafeRide Health

The non-emergency transportation benefit will be available on three plans: Independent Health’s Encompass 65 Basic HMO, Assure Advantage C-SNP and Family Choice I-SNP plans.

November 20, 2019
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3 min read
Business

PanTheryx Announces Exclusive Multimillion Dollar Agreement between APS BioGroup and VitaDairy in Pediatric and Maternal Immunonutrition

World leader in bovine colostrum manufacturing and research launches new deal with Vietnamese nutritional dairy company, becoming the exclusive colostrum supplier for its immunonutrition products

November 20, 2019
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3 min read
Business

Dr. Suzie Bash Joins CorTechs Labs Medical Advisory Board

Neuroradiology expert to bring significant clinical expertise, ultimately allowing for better patient care

November 20, 2019
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3 min read
adMare BioInnovations Appoints Dr. Mounia Azzi as Vice President, Program Development and Partnerships

Dr. Azzi will lead the project identification and scientific and commercial evaluation process, ensuring a robust and strategically diverse pipeline for the organization.

November 20, 2019
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3 min read
Santhera Announces Publication of Long-term Idebenone Data from SYROS Study in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

The objective was to assess the respiratory function evolution during periods of treatment with idebenone

November 20, 2019
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6 min read
Policy

RTI International Partners with North Carolina Department of Public Safety to Evaluate Effectiveness of Web-based Re-entry Planning Tool, Pokket℠

RTI’s study builds on North Carolina’s existing re-entry program to reduce recidivism and ensure returning citizens have every chance for success

November 20, 2019
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4 min read