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Derm-biome Pharmaceuticals' Topical Therapy Shows Positive Results in Preclinical Skin Cancer Trial: Drug Prevents the Development of Precancerous Skin Conditions and Treats Existing Skin Cancers With No Observable Side Effects

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The rates of precancerous skin conditions and skin cancers are soaring in many parts of the world. Actinic keratosis (AK) is the most common form of precancer, with over 40 ...

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London Research & Pharmaceuticals presents the Advancement of LRP-661, their Oral Cannabidiol Sulphate Drug Candidate at the Prestigious Epilepsy Therapies & Diagnostics Development (ETDD) XVII Conference in Miami

LONDON, Ontario, April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- London Research & Pharmaceuticals has recently publicized data about its lead compound LRP-661 or Cannabidiol sulphate (CBDS), highlighting its safety, efficacy, bioavailability, and ...

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National Landscape and Healthcare Outline of Japan - report 2016 incl. surgical procedures

This TforG report includes the Surgical Procedures Database with 1000 surgical interventions, reported by the ICD-9 coding system in Japan. LONDON , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Download the full report: ...

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National Landscape and Healthcare Outline of the USA - report 2016 incl. surgical procedures

This TforG report includes the Surgical Procedures Database with 1000 surgical interventions, reported by the ICD-9 coding system in the USA. LONDON , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Download the full report: ...

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National Landscape and Healthcare Outline of The United Kingdom â€" report 2016 incl. surgical procedures

This TforG report includes the Surgical Procedures Database with 1000 surgical interventions, reported by the ICD-9 coding system in The United Kingdom. LONDON , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Download the full report: ...

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National Landscape and Healthcare Outline of Germany - report 2016 incl. surgical procedures

This TforG report includes the Surgical Procedures Database with 1000 surgical interventions, reported by the ICD-9 coding system in Germany. LONDON , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Download the full report: ...

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CD40 Ligand (T Cell Antigen Gp39 or TNF Related Activation Protein or Tumor Necrosis Factor Ligand Superfamily Member 5 or CD154 or CD40LG) - Pipeline Review, H2 2017

CD40 Ligand (T Cell Antigen Gp39 or TNF Related Activation Protein or Tumor Necrosis Factor Ligand Superfamily Member 5 or CD154 or CD40LG) - Pipeline Review, H2 2017 LONDON , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Download the full report: ...

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Introducing Spectrum Cannabis: Medical Cannabis Simplified

SMITHS FALLS, ON , Sept. 18, 2017 /CNW/ - Canopy Growth Corporation (TSX: WEED) ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") is proud to introduce Spectrum Cannabis to the Canadian medical cannabis market. The new Canadian brand identity, already ...

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Telephus Medical LLC Announces CEO Mark Benedyk, PhD to Serve on Panel "Advances Against Rare and Resistant Pathogens" at Anti-Infectives Rx Invitation-Only Conference

SAN DIEGO , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephus Medical LLC (Telephus), a biotechnology company focused on development of novel antibody therapies for antibiotic-resistant staphylococcal infections, today announced that CEO and President ...

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Bayat Foundation Launches First Phase Of 'Afghans In Sight' Program With Goal To Distribute Nearly 5,000 Pairs Of Eyeglasses To Afghans

August 29th Vision Care Clinic Distributed Free Eyeglasses, Provided Treatment to Afghans Affected With Poor Eyesight KABUL, Afghanistan , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  The Bayat Foundation ( www.bayatfoundation.org ), ...

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TSI Completes Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Novel Clot-dissolving Therapy, TS01

Novel Mechanism of Action Promotes Enhanced Safety and Efficacy for the Treatment of Stroke and Myocardial Infarction CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Thrombolytic Science, LLC (TSI), a clinical stage vascular health and ...

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BiondVax Announces Closing of $10 Million Public Offering of American Depositary Shares and Exercise of Over-allotment Option

NESS ZIONA, Israel , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Nasdaq: BVXV, TASE: BVXV), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing M-001, a universal flu vaccine candidate, ...

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AbbVie Announces Positive Topline Results from Phase 3 Trial Evaluating VENCLEXTA™/VENCLYXTO™ (Venetoclax) Tablets in Combination with Rituxan® (rituximab) for the Treatment of Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

-- Results of a multicenter, open-label, randomized Phase 3 study of VENCLEXTA™/VENCLYXTO™ (Venetoclax) Tablets in combination with Rituxan® met the primary endpoint of prolonged progression-free survival compared with bendamustine in combination ...

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Elsevier Wins Illustrated Book Award and Four First Place Prizes at 2017 BMA Medical Book Awards

Elsevier congratulates its medical authors and editors for this industry recognition and consistently producing high-quality medical content LONDON , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Elsevier , the information analytics business ...

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Elsevier Launches New, Improved HESI Review and Testing Solution

The next generation of HESI provides actionable insights for improved student outcomes ST. LOUIS , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Elsevier , the information analytics business specializing in science and health, has launched a new, ...

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101 Antibody-Drug Conjugate Experts to Present at the Industry's Longest Standing & Most Comprehensive Antibody-Drug Conjugate Conference

SAN DIEGO , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The ADC community will join together for World ADC San Diego this week ( September 20-22 , Sheraton San Diego Marina). This annual summit, now in its 8 th year is expected to draw record ...

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Cardiosolutions, Inc. Key US Patent Application for Adjustable "Spacer" Technology to Treat Heart Valve Regurgitation Receives Notice of Allowance

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardiosolutions, Inc., today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Allowance to grant a key US patent covering the company's proprietary ...

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Global Radiotherapy Market Showcase Growth Forecast at CAGR of 6.8% During 2016-2023: Occams Business Research & Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

INDORE , India , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cancer is amongst the leading cause of death in the world. According to Lancet journal, in 2015, cancer led to deaths of more than 8million across the globe. American Cancer Society ...

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DHS Group introduces fully integrated benefits platform

HealthSpective helps companies build benefit strategy, administer benefits, analyze population's health and target and measure wellbeing programs HOUSTON , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynamic Health Strategies, LLC (DHS Group), a leader ...

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Symic Bio to Present at the Ladenburg Thalmann 2017 Annual Healthcare Conference

SAN FRANCISCO , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Symic Bio, a biopharmaceutical company developing novel matrix regulators, today announced that Ken Horne , Chief Executive Officer, will present an overview of the company pipeline at the ...

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At CAGR 12%, Global Anaesthesia Monitoring Device Market Showing Impressive Growth Forecast for Period 2016-2023: Occams Business Research & Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

INDORE , India , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines anaesthesia as a reversible state of unconsciousness resulting in lack of pain and muscle relaxation. Anaesthesia monitoring devices, multi ...

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Six Warning Signs to Help Avert a Mental Health Crisis

September is Suicide Prevention Month NASHVILLE, Tenn. , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Far too many Americans suffer in silence when facing a mental health crisis. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, suicide rates ...

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The Hemp CBD Market Projected to Surge

FinancialBuzz.com News Commentary NEW YORK , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent report by New Frontier Data, the Viridian Cannabis Stock Index gained 236.1% in 2016 and outperforming such mainstream indexes as the ...

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Surgical Tables Market to Reach US$1,014.3 mn by 2022, Globally: Transparency Market Research

Global Surgical Tables Market Propelled by Rapid Growth of Healthcare Sector in Developed Countries ALBANY, New York , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The global surgical tables market has made rapid progress in the last few years. The ...

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MiMedx to Present at Cantor Fitzgerald's Global Healthcare Conference

MARIETTA, Ga. , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- MiMedx Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDXG), the leading biopharmaceutical company developing and marketing regenerative and therapeutic biologics utilizing human placental tissue allografts with ...

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Students for Life of America to Launch National #SockIt2PP Truck Tour in DC on Tuesday

SFLA To Call On Congress to Defund Planned Parenthood WASHINGTON , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, September 19th at 12:30 pm , Students for Life of America will be launching the National #Sockit2PP Truck Tour at the ...

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Champions Oncology announces publication highlighting clinical correlation between patient-derived xenograft (PDX) model responses and patient responses to oncology therapies

HACKENSACK, N.J. , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Champions Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSBR), a company engaged in the development and sale of advanced technology solutions and products to personalize the development and use of oncology drugs, today ...

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POC Diagnostics Market Forecast 2017-2027

LONDON , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Revenue Prospects by Product (Blood Glucose, Infectious Diseases, Rapid Coagulation, Rapid Cardiac Marker, Cholesterol, Pregnancy, Other) and Major National Markets with an Assessment of Leading ...

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Serlopitant Pruritus Reduction Results from Two Phase 2 Studies Presented at the 26th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

The Primary Efficacy Endpoint and Multiple Secondary Endpoints of Both Studies Were Met MENLO PARK, Calif. , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Menlo Therapeutics Inc. announced today the presentation of data from two phase 2 clinical studies of ...

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Jonathan Isaacs Appointed Chief Creative Officer At TBWA\WorldHealth

NEW YORK , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  TBWA\WorldHealth , a global healthcare communications network, has appointed Jonathan Isaacs to the position of Chief Creative Officer. Isaacs will be based in New York and will lead creative ...

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LifeMine Therapeutics Launches with $55 Million Series A Financing

New Company Hacks Evolutionary Code to Discover Disruptively Innovative Drugs; Backed by Powerful Investor Syndicate BOSTON , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeMine Therapeutics today announced the closing of a $55 million Series A ...

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Canada's Cannabis Industry: Weed Picking up Speed

USA News Group News Commentary LOS ANGELES , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As Canada prepares for the lifting of cannabis prohibition with legalization in July of 2018 , there's a push to increase the number of licensed producers. ...

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Brooklyn Hospital Foundation to Honor St. George's University Founders Charles Modica and Patrick Adams

NEW YORK , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 27 , the Brooklyn Hospital Foundation will honor St. George's University founders Charles Modica and Patrick Adams for their substantial contributions to the hospital and the broader ...

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Varian Expands Clinicians' Cancer-fighting Toolkit with Eclipse 15.5

Highlights PALO ALTO, Calif. , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR) today announced the newest release of its treatment planning system, Eclipse 15.5. This new release has received FDA 510(k) clearance, and ...

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Urovant Sciences Appoints Keith A. Katkin as Chief Executive Officer

-Former CEO of Avanir Pharmaceuticals joins Roivant family of companies BASEL, Switzerland , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Urovant Sciences, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for urologic conditions, ...

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The Next Big Thing in the Cannabis Industry

Safehaven.com News Commentary LONDON , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Canada has a pot problem, as Quartz Media recently warned us, but it's a lucrative problem to have. One thing holding back this $8-billion market (Forbes ...

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and World Mercury Project Issue Report Regarding New Evidence of Ongoing Bad Science Being Supported by the CDC

Kennedy hopes a fresh look at new evidence will result in law enforcement action, rigorous and transparent vaccine safety science, and safer vaccines. WASHINGTON , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new report released today, Robert F. ...

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Mederi's Stretta Therapy, a Non-Surgical Treatment for GERD Launched in Brazil

First Stretta cases performed in Sao Paolo, forty-five new Stretta physicians trained. NORWALK, Connecticut , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Mederi Therapeutics Inc . today announced product launch activities and first cases of Stretta ...

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RXi Pharmaceuticals to Present at BioPharm America's 10th Annual International Partnering Conference

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- RXi Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NASDAQ: RXII), a clinical-stage RNAi company developing innovative therapeutics that address significant unmet medical needs, announced today that Dr. James ...

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Stock Performance Review on Biotech Industry -- Galena Biopharma, Idera Pharma, Ignyta, and Jaguar Health

NEW YORK , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If you want a Stock Review on GALE, IDRA, RXDX, or JAGX then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report today. On Friday, the NASDAQ Composite ...

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Oncolytics Biotech® Announces Successful End-of-Phase 2 Meeting with FDA for REOLYSIN® in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Outcome supports focus on HR+/HER2- patient group that reported an effective doubling of median overall survival from 10.8 to 21.0 months CALGARY and SAN DIEGO , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Oncolytics Biotech ® Inc. (TSX: ONC) (OTCQX: ...

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Medizone International announces the appointment of David A. Dodd as new Chief Executive Officer

KALAMAZOO, Mich. , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Medizone International, Inc. (OTCQB: MZEI), the developer of AsepticSure®, a revolutionary disinfection technology that combines ozone and hydrogen peroxide to achieve unprecedented kill rates ...

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OTC Markets Group Welcomes Covalon Technologies to OTCQX

NEW YORK , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --   OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of financial markets for 10,000 U.S. and global securities, today announced Covalon Technologies Ltd. (TSX-V: COV; OTCQX: CVALF), a researcher, ...

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Capricor Therapeutics to Present Six-Month Results from the Randomized HOPE Trial of CAP-1002 in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in a Late Breaking Session of the World Muscle Society

LOS ANGELES , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAPR), a biotechnology company developing biological therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and other rare diseases, today announced that it will ...

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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals To Present At The 2017 Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference

THE WOODLANDS, Texas , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXRX) today announced that it will present at the following conference: Lonnel Coats , President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the ...

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Liberty Health Sciences Inc. announces operational updates to increase patient accessibility in Florida

Two dispensaries set to open in December 2017 ; Delivery service expanded to include South Florida TORONTO , Sept. 18, 2017 /CNW/ - Liberty Health Sciences Inc. (CSE:LHS) (OTCBB:SCQBF) ("Liberty" or the "Company") announced today that ...

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WidePoint Awarded $1.1 Million for Option Year 3 Renewal Of Mobile Management Services by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

MCLEAN, Va. , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- WidePoint Corporation (NYSE: WYY), a leading provider of Trusted Mobility Management (TM2) specializing in Cybersecurity and Telecommunication Expense Management (TEM) solutions, announced that the ...

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Medical Research Stock Performance Review -- Agilent Technologies, Alere, Quintiles IMS, and Thermo Fisher Scientific

NEW YORK , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If you want a Stock Review on A, ALR, Q, or TMO then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report. As access to health care expands around the ...

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Breakfast Technical Briefing on Generic Drugs Stocks -- Mallinckrodt, Horizon Pharma, Mylan, and Neurocrine Biosciences

NEW YORK , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If you want a Stock Review on MNK, HZNP, MYL, or NBIX then come over to http://dailystocktracker.com/register/ and sign up for your free customized report today. DailyStockTracker.com have issued ...

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Soligenix Announces $1.5 Million NCI SBIR Grant Award Supporting the Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Trial of SGX301 for the Treatment of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma

2017 Non-Dilutive Funding Climbs to $6 Million PRINCETON, N.J. , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Soligenix, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNGX) (Soligenix or the Company), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing ...

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HumanWell PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC Announces second successful FDA Inspection of China Manufacturing Facility

Pending ANDA recommended for approval by FDA PISCATAWAY, N.J. , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- PuraCap Pharmaceutical LLC is pleased to announce the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed another successful general inspection of ...

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Sonendo® Announces Growth Investment from General Atlantic

Leading Dental Technology Company Raises $50 Million to Accelerate Growth LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. and NEW YORK , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonendo, Inc., a leading dental technology company, announced today that General Atlantic, a ...

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Gastrointestinal Stents Market Size Worth $472.5 Million by 2025: Grand View Research, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The global gastrointestinal stents (GI stents) market  is expected to reach USD 472.5 million by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing burden of ...

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1 Point Tattoo Provides Solution for Tattoo Regret and Cover-ups Featuring Astanza Duality Laser in Kailua, Hawaii

KAILUA, Hawaii , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --  1 Point Tattoo is now offering an advanced and complete solution. 1 Point Tattoo opened in July of 2016 and has since grown into one of Hawaii's premier tattoo shops. After seeing and hearing ...

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Camurus Announces That FDA Grants Priority Review of NDA for Weekly and Monthly CAM2038 Buprenorphine Depots for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

LUND, Sweden , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The FDA has assigned a PDUFA target date of January 19, 2018   Camurus (NASDAQ STO: CAMX) announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the New Drug Application ...

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Quanta to Exhibit at the 10th UK Annual Dialysis Conference

ALCESTER , England , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Quanta Dialysis Technologies Ltd ("Quanta" or the "Company"), a medical device company providing innovative haemodialysis solutions for clinic and home settings, today announces that the ...

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Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Announces Recipients of the Grant for Growth Innovation 2017

DARMSTADT, Germany , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The presentation of the grants coincides with the 10 th International Meeting of Pediatric Endocrinology   The awards program supports a dvancement in the field of growth ...

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Merck Announces Recipients of the Grant for Growth Innovation 2017

DARMSTADT, Germany , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The presentation of the grants coincide s with the 10 th International Meeting of Pediatric Endocrinology   The awards program supports advancement s in the ...

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Make Sense Campaign: Celebrating its 5th Year Across Europe

BRUSSELS , September 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Make Sense campaign celebrates its 5 th   head and neck cancer awareness week across Europe       To mark the 5 th   year, the Campaign theme is on Supporting Survivorship       ...

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Braeburn Announces FDA Acceptance with Priority Review of New Drug Application for CAM2038 Buprenorphine Depot for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder

- If approved, CAM2038 will provide patients and HCPs with weekly and monthly dosing options for the treatment of opioid use disorder, with the goal of improving treatment adherence and reducing the burdens associated with daily medication ...

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The 8th China (Taizhou) International Medical Expo Was Held in Taizhou Jiangsu Province

TAIZHOU, China , Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- From Sept. 15 to 17 , the 8th China (Taizhou) International Medical Expo was held in China Medical City of Taizhou. This Expo has attracted 948 enterprises from 20 countries and regions ...

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