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Policy

MaxQ AI® Achieves ISO 27001 Certification for Cybersecurity Management

New certification demonstrates commitment to the highest standards of data protection across the company’s operations, systems, and products

December 4, 2019
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2 min read
Business

Richard Sackler Sought to ‘Play Down’ Risk Concerns of OxyContin: Report

Richard Sackler, the former president of Purdue Pharma, wanted prescribers to know that when it comes to treating pain, OxyContin was the way to go. And, in order to boost those sales, that meant the company had to downplay any concerns regarding the risk of addiction.

December 4, 2019
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3 min read
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Alex Keown
Policy

White House Claims Pelosi Plan Would Cause Loss of 100 New Drugs Over 10 Years

Two weeks after the pharmaceutical industry predicted dire consequences for innovation if the prescription price reduction plan proposed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi passes, the White House is now echoing those concerns but suggesting even worse outcomes than industry analysts predict.

December 4, 2019
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3 min read
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Alex Keown
Tecan launches Cavro® Magni Flex for next generation automated liquid handling development

Tecan unveiled its new Cavro® Magni Flex OEM robotic liquid handling instrument development platform at this year’s AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo.

December 4, 2019
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3 min read
Intellegens and Optibrium celebrate success in global challenge to find novel antimalarial compounds

Successful models selected by Open Source Malaria consortium will be progressed through to design novel compounds for synthesis and testing

December 4, 2019
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6 min read
Trek Segafredo rolls out HeadCheck Health concussion care for riders

Trek Segafredo proudly announces a partnership with HeadCheck Health, Inc.

December 4, 2019
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2 min read
Deals

ImCheck Raises $53 Million Series B to Advance Clinical Pipeline of Novel Gamma Delta T-Cell-Focused Antibodies for Cancer and Autoimmune Diseases

Bpifrance and Pfizer Ventures co-led international investor syndicate

December 4, 2019
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4 min read
Business

Phoenix Solutions AS Strengthens Its Board With the Appointment of Dr. Jean-Michel Cosséry

Phoenix Solutions AS, a clinical-stage biotech company, announced the appointment of Dr. Jean-Michel Cosséry to its Board of Directors.

December 4, 2019
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4 min read
MaxQ AI® to Offer Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) AI Software Applications on Blackford Platform

ACCIPIO® AI-powered tools assess non-contrast head CT images for intracranial hemorrhage prioritization and provide slice-level annotation

December 4, 2019
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3 min read
Bio NC

Aeroflow Healthcare Partners With Leading Healthcare Services Provider Specializing in Workers Compensation Support

Aeroflow to provide high-quality medical equipment through insurance to MTI America policyholders.

December 4, 2019
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2 min read