Molecular Diagnostics a Natural Fit for Breast Cancer
The growing global incidence of breast cancer has led to an increased demand for molecular diagnostics tests that aid in diagnosing breast cancer.
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Luminex Corp. Launches Its First Pharmacogenomics Test for Personalized Medicine
Patients with this genetic variant are more likely to experience adverse drug reactions or failure of treatment.
New Study: Robot-Assisted Hysterectomy Offers Similar (But Pricier) Results Compared to Laparoscopic Counterpart
According to the National Institutes of Health, one in three women in the U.S. will undergo a hysterectomy by the age of 60.
VectraCor Cuts to the Heart of Cardiac Symptoms
According to the American Heart Association, approximately 325,000 people per year die of a heart attack before they can reach a hospital.
Oncology Drugs Experience Sales Slowdown In U.S.
Cancer drug sales are slowing down in the U.S., Reuters reported Monday.
Advanced Life Sciences Announces Two New Achievements
Advanced Life Sciences (OTC BB: ADLS) took two steps this week toward advancing its lead drug candidate, Restanza.
Cytori Therepeutics Featured in Wired Magazine
Wired magazine recently published a feature on Cytori Therapeutics, a regenerative medicine company based in San Diego that is using stem and regenerative stem cells derived from fat (adipose) tissue to repair breasts disfigured by mastectomies and lumpectomies.
GE Healthcare to Acquire Diagnostics Company Clarient
General Electric announced Friday that its healthcare unit will acquire molecular diagnostics company Clarient in a deal worth approximately $580 million.
Neurotez Developing Hormone Replacement Therapy for Alzheimer’s
Could the same hormone that regulates your appetite keep you from developing Alzheimer’s?
Cardiogenesis Breaks Ground on Heart-Pumping New Research
Cardiogenesis, the clinical and market leader in transmyocardial revascularization (TMR), revealed this week that it has enrolled its first two patients for its feasibility study involving the cutting-edge PHOENIX System.