Sidney Blitz, a longtime executive in the California furniture manufacturing industry, has died at age 89. Blitz, known for his knack for fabrics and his taste, started upholstery manufacturer Sunline Furniture in the 1960s and later ran ...
Sterling Insurance has expanded its Critical Condition plan offering in 18 additional US states, marking the availability of the new type of insurance to 31 states. The plan comprises 11 critical illnesses, which includes cancer, stroke, ...
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Dr. Hasso Plattner, Chairman of Supervisory Board, SAP, blasted Internet myths surrounding the capabilities and availability of its HANA technology during the final day of Sapphire Now. Plattner, co-founder of the company, addressed the ...
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Roche Group member Genentech and Astellas Pharma US announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Tarceva (erlotinib). The tablets are used for the initial treatment of people with metastatic non-small cell lung ...
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The US FDA has approved Xofigo (radium Ra 223 dichloride) for the treatment of symptomatic late-stage (metastatic) castration-resistant prostate cancer spread to bones but not to other organs in men. The therapy is indicated for men whose ...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services wants health tech developers in Silicon Valley to make greater use of its data to help make advances in the field and aid entrepreneurs in the region. The effort is part of a larger ongoing ...
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Biopharmaceutical company Actinium Pharmaceuticals has received notice of patent allowance for an application covering the treatment of metastatic solid cancers with alpha emitting isotopes. The patent application 'Alpha Emitting ...
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A study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University found that the chicken meat in US contained high levels of arsenic - a chemical which is known to increase the risk of cancer. The increased arsenic levels can be attributed ...
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Oncology-focused company Curis has announced the approval of Erivedge (vismodegib) in Australia for the treatment of metastatic basal cell carcinoma, or with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma in adult patients who are not suitable for ...
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Finnish drug maker Biohit Oyj will reportedly launch patent drug Acetuim that could control blastomogen acetaldehyde, which is oriented to the Chinese market, revealed the CEO of the company Semi Korpela. Biohit Oyj is currently ...
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Cancer Genetics' wholly-owned subsidiary, Cancer Genetics Italia (CGI Italia) has entered into an agreement with Nikon Instruments for the distribution of oncology-focused DNA Probes proposed for fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in ...
In the spirit of increasing awareness of the benefits of modern cloth diapers, Cutie Poops and Bottoms of Orland Park is helping children fighting cancer. The store recently participated in a worldwide event called The Great Cloth Diaper ...
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If you've ever had trouble affording your medications and wanted to call your doctor on it, here's some encouraging news: Doctors aren't pleased about the prices either. Denouncing "profiteering" by pharmaceutical companies, more than 100 ...
Navidea Biopharmaceuticals has launched its Lymphoseek (technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept) Injection in the US. The injection is used in lymphatic mapping procedures that help in the diagnostic evaluation of potential cancer spread for ...
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ChemRar Ventures has entered into scouting agreement with Sanofi for a venture investment in Russia and Asia. As per the agreement, ChemRar Ventures will source early and late stage compounds within a certain defined area of Sanofi's ...