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SKG1108 Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Retinitis Pigmentosa | Reports Skyline Therapeutics
SKG1108 is a recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vector with innovative design, utilizing the novel intravitreal capsid AAV.0106 to deliver single-stranded DNA encoding light-activatable proteins directly to the retina. The protein, regulated by specific genetic elements,
Recor Medical Supports European Society of Cardiology’s Hypertension Guidelines
Record Medical notes the new guidelines, "2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension," have been published online and recommend the consideration of renal denervation (RDN) as a safe and effective
ProBiotix Health Strengthens Global Presence With DanCare Chinese Distribution Deal
This strategic move marks a significant step for ProBiotix Health in penetrating the Chinese health and nutrition market with cardiometabolic supplement solutions. The InstaMelt formulation, ProBiotix's newly developed food supplement, offers innovative features for health
CMR Surgical Bolsters Leadership Team
Markus Bauman has been appointed Chief Legal & Business Affairs Officer and will join the CMR Surgical executive leadership team and Michelle Paknad has been appointed Senior Vice President, Global Business Development, brings a wealth
Iridium Network Becomes 1st Center In the World to Use RayCare and TrueBeam to Treat a Patient
Dr. Piet Dirix, Radiation Oncologist, Iridium Network, says: “My team and I are extremely happy to have been part of the journey of developing RayCare to what it is today, a next generation oncology information
PHC Unveils Prototype of LiCellGrow, New Cell Expansion System to Support Development of Cell and Gene Therapy Products Manufacturing Process
PHC Corporation Biomedical Division (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Nobuaki Nakamura, hereinafter referred to as "Biomedical Division") will showcase a prototype of its new cell expansion system LiCellGrow at the ISCT (International Society for Cell &
New Opportunities for Aspiring Nurses in Idaho with Joyce University Expansion
Joyce University offers two post-licensure programs for those looking to further their nursing careers: the 4-semester online RN to BSN program and the 3-semester online MSN in Leadership program.
WuXi Biologics Successfully Completes First Scale-Up of High-Productivity Bioprocessing Platform WuXiUI™ in 2,000L GMP Manufacturing
By leveraging its ultra-intensified fed-batch platform, WuXiUI™, WuXi Biologics has completed its first scale-up to 2,000L drug substance (DS) GMP manufacturing, achieving a 4-fold productivity improvement compared to the traditional fed-batch process. The competitive performance
Advancing Fully Implanted Hearing Systems | By Brent Lucas, CEO of Envoy Medical
Envoy Medical has taken a different approach with its fully implanted hearing devices, and it looks to turn the industry on its… ear. "Listen" to what Brent Lucas, CEO of the company has to say.
Anavex Tackles Cognitive Aging and Related Disease Pathologies
Anavex Life Sciences focuses on better understanding cognitive aging, superagers and how disease pathologies relate to cognitive aging.
Kidney Donors | Risk of Death at All-Time Low
The results further showed that while their overall risk remained small, kidney donors who were male and those with a history of high blood pressure were more likely to die within 90 days of surgery
Abhisek Swaika, MD to Lead Northwell Cancer Institute at Rego Park
“Dr. Abhisek Swaika is deeply committed to ensuring the delivery of the highest quality, state-of-the art cancer care,” said Richard Carvajal, MD, deputy physician-in-chief and director of medical oncology at Northwell Health Cancer Institute. “His
Delcath Systems Reports Positive Outcomes from Independent Study on Hepatic Perfusion for Uveal Melanoma Patients
The 30-patient study reported that the Delcath Systems HEPZATO KIT™ (melphalan/Hepatic Delivery System (HDS)) provided better disease control in the liver and improved progression-free survival in patients with hepatic metastases from uveal melanoma, compared to
PaceMate Acquires Medtronic Paceart Optima™ System, Bringing Complementary Capabilities to Cardiac Data Management
“After a comprehensive evaluation, we are confident PaceMate is the best organization to service Paceart customers and their future cardiac data workflow needs,” said Kweli P. Thompson, M.D., M.P.H., senior vice president and president, Medtronic
FDA Approves Illumina Cancer Biomarker Test with 2 Companion Diagnostics to Rapidly Match Patients to Targeted Therapies
"FDA approval for TruSight Oncology Comprehensive with accompanying companion diagnostics marks an awaited milestone for our oncology customers and community," said Everett Cunningham, chief commercial officer of Illumina. "We are committed to partnering with industry
Accuray Receives CE Mark for a New Helical Radiation Delivery System, Accuray Helix
Accuray Helix delivers precise, targeted radiation treatments, an important option for the routine cases clinical teams see daily in their practice including breast, cervix, head and neck, gastrointestinal, lung, and prostate.
ConTIPI Medical Selects EVERSANA to Support U.S. Commercialization of Non-Surgical Medical Device ProVate for Women with Pelvic Organ Prolapse
EVERSANA is a leading provider of global commercial services to the life sciences industry, to support commercialization for the ProVate device in the United States to help women experiencing pelvic organ prolapse.
Boston Scientific Obtains CE Mark for ACURATE Prime Aortic Valve System
The ACURATE Prime aortic valve system is designed with several features to build upon the clinical performance of the ACURATE neo2™ platform including an additional valve size, which expands the treatment range to patients with
Why You Should Visit Small Coffee Shops Like Little Lingonberry in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
In Palm Beach Gardens, FL, where the coffee culture is thriving, there’s a special charm to be found in visiting small, locally-owned coffee shops. One such gem is Little Lingonberry, a cozy spot that captures
Qure.ai Launches FDA-cleared AI Solution for Advanced Lung Nodule Quantification on CT Scans at AABIP 2024
Qure.ai reports the new AI solution is now available to support radiologists and pulmonologists in analyzing lung nodules on non-contrast chest CT scans and tracking volumetric growth as part of progression monitoring.