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Drugmakers funnel millions to lawmakers; a few dozen get $100,000-plus

A new Kaiser Health News database tracks campaign donations from drugmakers over the past 10 years.

16 Oct 2018

Researchers demonstrate integrated technique to control production of cell therapeutics

Researchers have demonstrated an integrated technique for monitoring specific biomolecules - such as growth factors - that could indicate the health of living cell cultures produced for the burgeoning field of cell-based therapeutics.

15 Oct 2018

Lab Innovations to host new range of laboratory product launches in Birmingham

Lab Innovations, the UK’s only trade show dedicated to the laboratory industry, will again host a range of laboratory introductions during the event at the NEC, Birmingham, on 31st October to 1st November.

From Lab Innovations 12 Oct 2018

KNAUER high-pressure dosing pumps contribute to the success of Grillo’s new MSA synthesis

The Berlin-based manufacturer of laboratory measuring instruments KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH reported today, that its high-pressure metering pumps played an important role in the development of the groundbreaking new manufacturing process of methanesulfonic acid directly from methane and sulfur trioxide, which was successfully realized by researchers from Duisburg's Grillo-Werke AG.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 12 Oct 2018

Self-care polymers fibers recognize need for therapy

Drug-releasing textiles could, for instance, be used to treat skin wounds. Empa researchers are currently developing polymer fibers that can be equipped with drugs. The smart fibers recognize the need for therapy all by themselves and dose the active ingredients with precision and accuracy.

12 Oct 2018

Pediatric device consortium co-led by Children's National and UMD receives $5 million from FDA

To foster development, production and marketing of the next generation of medical devices designed to meet growing children's unique needs, the Food and Drug Administration awarded $5 million to the National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation, led by Children's National Health System and University of Maryland, College Park.

11 Oct 2018

Themis, Max-Planck-Innovation sign license agreement to develop and commercialize oncolytic virotherapies

Themis announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH, the technology transfer agency of the Max Planck Society in Germany, granting it exclusive worldwide license to develop, manufacture and commercialize therapies based on an oncolytic measles virus platform that was jointly developed by the Eberhard-Karls-University Tübingen and the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

11 Oct 2018

NIR spectroscopy could be used to make flu vaccine manufacturing faster and more efficient

Recent research from North Carolina State University outlines how near-infrared spectroscopy could be used to make cell-culture-based flu vaccine manufacturing faster and more efficient.

11 Oct 2018

New RenataDX Screening System launched for clinical laboratories

Waters Corporation introduced the RenataDX Screening System, a flow-injection tandem mass spectrometry system for rapid high-throughput analysis of extracted dried blood spots and other human biological matrices.

10 Oct 2018

Synedgen announces market launch of Moisyn Rinse for treatment of dry mouth symptoms

Synedgen, a company leveraging its proprietary glycomics technology platform to develop glycopolymer-based therapeutics for infectious and inflammatory conditions, today announced the market launch of Moisyn Rinse for the treatment of the symptoms of xerostomia, or dry mouth. Moisyn Rinse is being distributed by Prisyna, the oral care division of Synedgen.

10 Oct 2018

15 promising technologies that could limit global catastrophic biological risks

Strategic investment in 15 promising technologies could help make the world better prepared and equipped to prevent future infectious disease outbreaks from becoming catastrophic events.

10 Oct 2018

Using state-of-the-art 3D printers to create dissolvable medical implants

As a kid, Michael Sealy was tall. A little clumsy, he says. And he has lasting proof: two metal screws in his left elbow.

9 Oct 2018

Lumitron HyperVIEW system set to redefine diagnosis and treatment of cancer

At an exclusive event held at University of California, Irvine Applied Innovation Center, Lumitron Technologies, Inc. celebrated its arrival in the university's prestigious Research Park and introduced the gathered luminaries to the HyperVIEW system.

9 Oct 2018

Apollo Endosurgery to distribute cold Ensizor Flexible Endoscopic Scissors in select markets

Apollo Endosurgery, Inc., a global leader in less invasive medical devices for bariatric and gastrointestinal procedures, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Slater Endoscopy, LLC to distribute the cold Ensizor® Flexible Endoscopic Scissors in the United States, Europe, and select other markets.

9 Oct 2018

New high-definition, miniature camera allows digital view inside veins and arteries

Breakthrough innovation specialist Cambridge Consultants today announced a watershed moment for intravascular surgery, with the demonstration of a single-use, high-definition miniature camera. Called ‘Leap’, the technology allows a digital view inside veins and arteries for the first time.

9 Oct 2018

Scientists develop first example of bioelectronic medicine

Researchers at Northwestern University and Washington University School of Medicine have developed the first example of a bioelectronic medicine: an implantable, biodegradable wireless device that speeds nerve regeneration and improves the healing of a damaged nerve.

8 Oct 2018

NCCN adds COPIKTRA capsules to NCCN Guidelines for follicular lymphoma

Verastem, Inc., focused on developing and commercializing medicines to improve the survival and quality of life of cancer patients, today announced that the National Comprehensive Cancer Network added COPIKTRA (duvelisib) capsules to the Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for follicular lymphoma.

8 Oct 2018

FDA and EMA accept Novartis' regulatory application for siponimod to treat SPMS in adults

Novartis today announced that both the US Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines Agency have accepted the company's New Drug Application and Marketing Authorization Application respectively, for investigational oral, once-daily siponimod (BAF312) for the treatment of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis in adults.

8 Oct 2018

Researchers receive DoD grant to test efficacy of stem cell therapy for eye injuries

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received a four-year, $5.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to lead a multi-site clinical trial to test the efficacy of a stem cell-based treatment for eye injuries.

5 Oct 2018

Aethon is expanding its line of autonomous mobile robots

Aethon is expanding its line of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and will unveil the newest TUG robot, the T4, at MOTEK 2018 in Stuttgart, Germany. Aethon can be found in Hall 7 at booth 7420.

5 Oct 2018

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Drugmakers funnel millions to lawmakers; a few dozen get $100,000-plus

Researchers demonstrate integrated technique to control production of cell therapeutics

Lab Innovations to host new range of laboratory product launches in Birmingham

KNAUER high-pressure dosing pumps contribute to the success of Grillo’s new MSA synthesis

Self-care polymers fibers recognize need for therapy

Pediatric device consortium co-led by Children's National and UMD receives $5 million from FDA

Themis, Max-Planck-Innovation sign license agreement to develop and commercialize oncolytic virotherapies

NIR spectroscopy could be used to make flu vaccine manufacturing faster and more efficient

New RenataDX Screening System launched for clinical laboratories

Synedgen announces market launch of Moisyn Rinse for treatment of dry mouth symptoms

15 promising technologies that could limit global catastrophic biological risks

Using state-of-the-art 3D printers to create dissolvable medical implants

Lumitron HyperVIEW system set to redefine diagnosis and treatment of cancer

Apollo Endosurgery to distribute cold Ensizor Flexible Endoscopic Scissors in select markets

New high-definition, miniature camera allows digital view inside veins and arteries

Scientists develop first example of bioelectronic medicine

NCCN adds COPIKTRA capsules to NCCN Guidelines for follicular lymphoma

FDA and EMA accept Novartis' regulatory application for siponimod to treat SPMS in adults

Researchers receive DoD grant to test efficacy of stem cell therapy for eye injuries

Aethon is expanding its line of autonomous mobile robots

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