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Polymer Technology acquires A1CNow family of products from Bayer Diabetes Care

Polymer Technology Systems, Inc., the U.S.-based manufacturer of the CardioChek family of point-of-care diagnostic products, announced today that it has acquired the A1CNow® family of products from Bayer Diabetes Care.

23 Dec 2013

Engineered immune cells show antitumor activity in two patients with advanced cancers

Engineered immune cells, called CARTmeso cells, designed to direct antitumor immune responses toward tumors that carry a protein called mesothelin, showed antitumor activity in two patients with advanced cancers that had not responded to prior treatments, according to a study published in Cancer Immunology Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

22 Dec 2013

New research assesses nanomedicine-based approaches for treating cancer

As cancer maintains its standing as the second leading cause of death in the U.S., researchers have continued their quest for safer and more effective treatments. Among the most promising advances has been the rise of nanomedicine, the application of tiny materials and devices whose sizes are measured in the billionths of a meter to detect, diagnose and treat disease.

20 Dec 2013

Bristol-Myers Squibb signs agreement to sell global diabetes business

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company today announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its global diabetes business that was part of its collaboration with AstraZeneca. Under terms of the agreement, AstraZeneca will make an upfront payment of $2.7 billion to Bristol-Myers Squibb, with potential regulatory- and sales-based milestone payments of up to $1.4 billion and will make royalty payments based on net sales through 2025.

19 Dec 2013

KIT researchers develop novel gel for biological and medical applications

A novel method developed by researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Jacobs University Bremen enables manufacturing of polymer layers with tailor-made properties and multiple functions: A stable porous gel (SURGEL) for biological and medical applications is obtained from a metal-organic framework (SURMOF) grown up on a substrate.

19 Dec 2013

TGen, Nemucore, and Barrow collaboration aims for new drugs to treat glioblastoma

The Ben & Catherine Ivy Foundation today announced a $3 million grant to the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), Nemucore Medical Innovations Inc., and Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center to help fund significant brain tumor research in Arizona.

18 Dec 2013

New projects advance treatments for radiation syndrome, cardiac arrest-induced brain injury and rare blood disorder

The National Institutes of Health today has launched three pre-clinical projects to advance potential new treatments for acute radiation syndrome, brain injury following cardiac arrest and a rare blood disorder called beta thalassemia.

17 Dec 2013

SynCardia Systems raises $14M to fund the rapid growth of Total Artificial Heart

Privately held SynCardia Systems, Inc. announced today that it had raised $14 million to fund the rapid growth of the only approved medical device that eliminates the symptoms and source of end-stage heart failure, the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart. The SynCardia Total Artificial Heart is the world's first and only FDA, Health Canada and CE (Europe) approved Total Artificial Heart.

17 Dec 2013

Probiotics could be next potential weapon to fight malnutrition

The University of British Columbia public affairs office has published today a story on probiotic intervention as the next potential weapon against malnutrition.

17 Dec 2013

Biogen joins with Samsung Bioepis to commercialize anti-TNF biosimilar product candidates in Europe

Biogen Idec (NASDAQ: BIIB) and Samsung Bioepis today announced that through their joint venture, Biogen Idec has exercised its right to enter into an agreement to commercialize anti-TNF biosimilar product candidates in Europe, including biosimilars for widely used therapies to treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease.

17 Dec 2013

Stem cell technology: an interview with Professor Igor Slukvin, University of Wisconsin-Madison and scientific founder of CDI and Cynata

Stem cells have a potential to develop into multiple cell types and divide without limit to replenish cells in human body throughout the life of individual.

16 Dec 2013

Aerogen wins Medical Technology Company award for its innovative solutions to healthcare providers

Aerogen, a medical device and drug delivery company has been honoured as the Medical Technology Company of the Year Award 2013. Aerogen's patented vibrating mesh technology turns liquid medication into a fine particle mist, gently and effectively delivering drugs to the lungs of critically ill patients.

16 Dec 2013

Experts develop innovative technologies to improve healthcare and border security

With a solemn ceremony organized on December 11, 2013 NCBJ concluded the 85.5 million PLN worth "AiD" R&D project co-financed by European Union. Project outcomes include 3 demonstrators of innovative medical devices (Coline 6, IntraLine, and InLine PN50) and 2 demonstrators of cargo scanners developed to improve security at European border crossing checkpoints (SWAN and CANIS).

13 Dec 2013

Eastern Technologies merges with Global Resources International

Generational Equity, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, is pleased to announce the merger of its client, Eastern Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Ashford, Alabama, with Global Resources International, Inc., headquartered in Flowery Branch, Georgia.

12 Dec 2013

New book focuses on Virginia Mason's quest to transform health care

Virginia Mason's quest to transform health care by using principles of lean manufacturing to identify and eliminate waste, improve quality and safety, and lower cost is the focus of a new book called a must-read for health care leaders.

12 Dec 2013

Researchers develop efficient method for removal of uranium, other heavy metals from water

A new and efficient method for the removal of uranium and other heavy metals from water has been developed at the University of Eastern Finland. Chemec Ltd., a Finnish chemicals industry company, has purchased the rights in the invention and will introduce the method to the commercial markets.

12 Dec 2013

Heartland Food Products Group makes key breakthrough in sucralose manufacturing technology

Heartland Food Products Group, one of world's leading producers and marketers of zero calorie sweeteners and liquid water enhancers for consumer markets and its sister corporation Lexington Pharmaceuticals announce a breakthrough in sucralose manufacturing technology.

12 Dec 2013

ScinoPharm constructs Changshu plant in China

ScinoPharm today announced that the company has completed construction of its Changshu plant on a 16-acre (6.5-hectare) site.

12 Dec 2013

Emergent BioSolutions enters into definitive agreement to acquire Cangene

Emergent BioSolutions Inc.announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Cangene Corporation (TSX: CNJ) under which Emergent will acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Cangene in an all-cash transaction valued at $3.24 per share on a fully diluted basis for an aggregate purchase price of $222 million.

12 Dec 2013

New review calls for action to reduce illness and death from silica exposure at work

A new review highlights new developments in understanding the health effects of silica, and calls for action to reduce illness and death from silica exposure at work, including stronger regulations, heightened awareness and prevention, and increased attention to early detection of silicosis and lung cancer using low dose CT scanning.

11 Dec 2013

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Polymer Technology acquires A1CNow family of products from Bayer Diabetes Care

Engineered immune cells show antitumor activity in two patients with advanced cancers

New research assesses nanomedicine-based approaches for treating cancer

Bristol-Myers Squibb signs agreement to sell global diabetes business

KIT researchers develop novel gel for biological and medical applications

TGen, Nemucore, and Barrow collaboration aims for new drugs to treat glioblastoma

New projects advance treatments for radiation syndrome, cardiac arrest-induced brain injury and rare blood disorder

SynCardia Systems raises $14M to fund the rapid growth of Total Artificial Heart

Probiotics could be next potential weapon to fight malnutrition

Biogen joins with Samsung Bioepis to commercialize anti-TNF biosimilar product candidates in Europe

Stem cell technology: an interview with Professor Igor Slukvin, University of Wisconsin-Madison and scientific founder of CDI and Cynata

Aerogen wins Medical Technology Company award for its innovative solutions to healthcare providers

Experts develop innovative technologies to improve healthcare and border security

Eastern Technologies merges with Global Resources International

New book focuses on Virginia Mason's quest to transform health care

Researchers develop efficient method for removal of uranium, other heavy metals from water

Heartland Food Products Group makes key breakthrough in sucralose manufacturing technology

ScinoPharm constructs Changshu plant in China

Emergent BioSolutions enters into definitive agreement to acquire Cangene

New review calls for action to reduce illness and death from silica exposure at work

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