Selcia Limited has launched a new platform that enables drug discovery and development on the target family of peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerases (PPIases). The scope of the service includes drug screening, functional assays, compound ...
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Biotechnology company Avaxia Biologics has received AVX-470 investigational new drug (IND) application clearance for the treatment of ulcerative colitis from the FDA. The bovine anti-tumor necrosis factor polyclonal antibody is based on ...
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Researchers have now moved a step closer to determining new ways to improve quality of life-saving blood transfusions for preterm babies by understanding the mechanism behind the body's inflammatory response. By decreasing the likelihood ...
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Generally speaking, Chinese people preserve many deep-rooted folk customs during the first month after childbirth. "No hair-washing." "Consume as much tonic food as you can." These beliefs have been embedded in our heart. It seems a very ...
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UK based Prosonix has signed a collaborative research agreement with Imperial College London to accelerate the development of engineered multi-component particles (MCPs) as respiratory medicines. As part of the collaboration, Prosonix ...
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Ophthalmologic products provider, InSite Vision has started the patient enrollment for the first Phase 3 clinical trial of BromSite (ISV-303), which is used to reduce pain and inflammation post cataract surgery. The study will enroll ...
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American Regent has issued a retail/hospital level recall of Epinephrine Injection, USP, because of discoloration and small visible particles found in some ampules of lot #1395. The adverse events after intravenous administration of ...
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Zensah,the leading compression brand in running specialty,has developed an ankle support ideal for minimalist running.The Zensah Ankle Support provides pin-point compression to give athletes support in the ankle and heel.Zensah's Ankle ...
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HIGH POINT - Traffic has been spotty in mattress showrooms, but bedding producers are reporting some market successes. "This market is so busy," said Gary Fazio, CEO of Simmons. "This is my fifth High Point Market at Simmons and my visual ...
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American biotechnology firm XOMA has obtained orphan drug designation by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its IL-1 beta modulating antibody 'Gevokizumab', which treats non-infectious intermediate, posterior, pan-uveitis, or ...
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The United States Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) has completed a clinical trial of OxyBand Technologies' OxyBand wound dressing, designed to deliver therapeutic pure oxygen to damaged tissue. By using a directional permeable ...
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AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, has completed the purchase of a US-based biotechnology company, Ardea Biosciences. Upon completion of the merger, approved by Ardea's stockholders, each outstanding share of Ardea common stock has ...
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Hospira has recalled 9 lots of cancer drugs including carboplatin, cytarabine, paclitaxel, and methotrexate packaged in vials in the US. The recall, which is based on the appearance of visible particles embedded in the glass located at ...
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Ambit Biosciences and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries have announced the FDA clearance of CEP-32496, a novel BRAF (V600E) kinase inhibitor. The preclinical findings also demonstrate that CEP-32496 possesses potent and sustained anti-tumor ...
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Sports + Orthopedic Leaders (SOL) Physical Therapy, Oakland, Calif, recently began treating patients with LED light therapy, according to a press release. The treatment is now offered at both SOL Physical Therapy in Santa Cruz, Calif, and ...
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