Scientists developing one-size-fits-all bioterrorism vaccine
Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute are developing a new method of vaccination that could potentially be used to provide instantaneous protection whether the target […]
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An unusual source for antibody–based therapeutics
The future of medicine may lie in an unexpected place: within the immune system of a llama. The Wall Street Journal reports that scientists in […]
Study Links Smoking to Most Male Cancer Deaths, Not Just those from Lung Cancer
A new study links smoking to a much greater percentage of deaths among men from all types cancer including lung cancer, suggesting that increased tobacco […]
Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2009
The Cleveland Clinic has unveiled its latest Top 10 Medical Innovations list, highlighting technologies that are expected to have a big impact in 2009. Announced […]
Insight Dx Prostate Profile: Clarient Launches Gene Expression Test for Prostate Cancer
Clarient has launched a new gene expression diagnostic for prostate cancer, the Insight Dx Prostate Profile (Insight). The test, developed in conjunction with Health Discovery […]
AngioDynamics: No Growth Expected in 2009
It’s been a roller coaster of a year for AngioDynamics. In the past, I’ve professed my high opinion of the company. I still like ANGO […]
A Long Time Coming: Electro-Optical Sciences to Announce MelaFind Trial Results
Irvington-NY based Electro-Optical Sciences (EOS), developer of The MelaFind System, a handheld imaging device that detects melanomas at an early stage, announced last week that […]
OneMedForum 2009: Panels and Speakers
The OneMedPlace finance conference for emerging med tech companies, the OneMedForum, will be held January 13-14 in San Francisco. Click here to learn more. Our […]
Mike Landess’ Battle with Prostate Cancer
A quick shout to Mike Landess, a Denver, CO newsman who this week released a half hour DVD special on prostate cancer (check out his […]
[Video Profile] Interview with Michael Fons, VP Corporate Development at Inovio Biomedical
Inovio Biomedical’s electroporation technology uses brief, controlled electrical pulses to increase cellular uptake of gene expression in DNA-based treatments; this enhances the potency of DNA-based […]