You probably wouldn't expect the topic of human growth hormone (hGH) to cause an uproar at one of the most prestigious cosmetic dermatology conferences in the world. But at the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology's 9th World ...
US-based NanoString Technologies has announced that its Prosigna Breast Cancer Prognostic Gene Signature Assay offers better prognostic information in endocrine treated patients with HR+ node negative disease. NanoString Technologies said ...
Tags: Prognostic Information, Medicine
US-based NanoString Technologies has announced that its Prosigna Breast Cancer Prognostic Gene Signature Assay offers better prognostic information in endocrine treated patients with HR+ node negative disease. NanoString Technologies said ...
Tags: Prognostic Information, Medicine
The effects of attachment surface energy on biofilms have been evaluated for wastewater treatment, with biofilms grown on four plastic types at a full-scale wastewater plant. It was found that higher surface energy surfaces may improve ...
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The first results of substance evaluation done by the Member States were concluded at the end of February. 17 Member States evaluated all together 36 substances in 2012 and in 32 cases they propose to ask the registrants to provide more ...
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This work investigated the efficiency of a membrane bioreactor (MBR) and ozonation to remove endocrine disruptive potentials from hospital effluents. MBR treatment significantly reduces the estrogenic burden of sewage, and combined with ...
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Suppliers of cross-flow membrane equipment and consumables will enjoy a market of $9.8 billion in 2013 rising in 2014 by 6% and, therefore, exceeding $10 billion. This is the latest forecast in RO, UF, MF World Market published by the ...
A new study conducted by researchers at Duke University Medical Centre in Durham, North Carolina has revealed that environmental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) may suppress a gene important to nerve cell function and to the development of ...
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Aileron Therapeutics has secured the second tranche in its series D financing, meaning the overall total has now reached $42 million (pound 26 million). This payment followed the successful progression of the company's ALRN-5281 lead ...
The USFDA has approved Novartis' Signifor (pasireotide) injection to treat Cushing's disease, an endocrine disorder. The only approved pituitary-directed therapy in the US, for the patients who are not suitable for pituitary surgery, ...
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There is a need to monitor emerging contaminants – such as pharmaceutically active and/or endocrine-disrupting compounds – through conventional drinking water treatment processes. This review suggests a Quantitative Structure ...
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NanoString Technologies has reported positive results from a second validation study of its breast cancer assay based on the PAM50 gene expression signature. The CE-marked breast cancer assay is designed to provide a subtype ...
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ALPCO Diagnostics,an importer of research immunoassay kits,has entered into an agreement to distribute Euro Diagnostica's comprehensive assay portfolio throughout North America. The products,which are to be distributed,include Euro ...
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Greenpeace International–an environmental campaign group has called upon outdoor apparel brands to forsake use of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated chemicals(PFCs)in their clothing after tests indicated presence of these toxins.Tests ...
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The firm has launched?its Tygon S3 product for a number of applications,including specialist beverage,food and pressure processes.The tubing is also bio-based. Phthalates are a well-known food contact material,which?studies suggest can ...
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