Tag: biomedical
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Report: 19 New Precision Medicines Approved in 2017
A report on Food and Drug Administration approvals of new therapies says the agency is accelerating its reviews of treatments designed to address the specific molecular composition of individuals.
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Brain Stimulation Shown to Slow Alzheimer’s Progression
A small-scale study shows an implanted device providing mild electrical stimulation to the brain’s frontal lobe slows the loss of cognitive functions from Alzheimer’s disease.
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Microsoft Providing A.I. for Big Data Cancer Research
Seven research teams are receiving grants to study complex problems in cancer immunotherapy with large-scale data sets, and assistance with machine learning and artificial intelligence provided by Microsoft Corp.
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Grants Made to Commercialize Bone, Cancer Research
A program supporting research with commercial potential awarded grants to scientists studying stem cells for bone grafts, treatments for melanoma, and protein therapies for cancer that change gene expression patterns.
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Sanofi Buys Nano-Antibody Biotech in $4.8B Deal
Global drug maker Sanofi is acquiring a Belgian biotechnology company developing synthetic nanoscale therapeutic antibodies in a deal valued at $4.8 billion.
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Spin-Off Gains FDA Clearance for Bone Graft Material
A company spun-off from a university tissue engineering research lab received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to market its polymer material in the U.S. to help regrow bones.
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Overlooked Drugs Show Promise Against Superbugs
A class of antibiotics first discovered in the 1970s, but passed by as new drugs came on the market, are getting a second look as the need intensifies for better weapons to treat infections resistant to most antibiotics.
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Nerve Stimulation Shown to Treat Cluster Headaches
A device that stimulates a collection of nerves located behind the nose was shown in a year-long study to lower intensity and frequency of cluster headaches, a condition marked by repeating episodes of severe pain.
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Vaccine Shown Effective Against Range of Flu Viruses
An experimental vaccine made with protein-infused nanoscale particles was shown to provide long-lasting protection in lab mice against a broad range of common influenza viruses.
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Agencies Send Warnings to Halt Opioid Cessation Scams
Two federal agencies sent warning letters to companies the agencies say are illegally marketing products making false or unsubstantiated claims about their treating opioid addiction or withdrawal.