Do your homework. That consequences of not following that oft-repeated mantra as entrepreneurs prepare to pitch healthcare providers, pharma companies and payers was detailed by three panelists at the New York Digital Health conference. They also share…
Cat Davis: 'Spokane has saved my life' – Tue, 16 Oct 2012 PST
On Monday, Cat Davis got a fabulous early birthday present: An independent medical review board overturned her insurance company’s decision to deny her a potentially life-saving stem cell transplant. Davis, who turned 25 today, was ecstatic. “God h…
VA Man Recovering Well After Full Face Transplant
The University of Maryland Medical Center says a Virginia man who received a full-face transplant seven months ago eats primarily by mouth and can taste and smell…
Tolera Therapeutics closes Series B-3 financing, raises $5.5 million to submit … – MarketWatch (press release)
Tolera Therapeutics closes Series B-3 financing, raises $5.5 million to submit …MarketWatch (press release)Tolera Therapeutics closes Series B-3 financing, raises $5.5 million to submit Phase 3 Special Protocol Assessment for its immune targeting bio…
FDA Nod for BMY Drug Label Update
Bristol-Myers announced that the FDA has cleared a label update for Baraclude.
Infant heart recipient released from hospital
Eight-month-old heart transplant Andrew Hagewood is set to be released from the hospital for the first time Tuesday afternoon.
The role of mTOR inhibitors in the inhibition of growth and cortisol secretion … – UroToday
The role of mTOR inhibitors in the inhibition of growth and cortisol secretion …UroTodayThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the mTOR inhibitors sirolimus and temsirolimus on human ACC cell growth and cortisol production. In H295, HAC…
Pancreas/Kidney Graft Improves Survival for Type 1 Patients – Clinical Endocrinology News Digital Network
Pancreas/Kidney Graft Improves Survival for Type 1 PatientsClinical Endocrinology News Digital NetworkAfter that time, patients receiving a single kidney began to receive basiliximab and the dual-transplant patients got thymoglobulin. The overall 15-ye…
Gene Linked to Kidney Failure
Reported by Julielynn Wong, MD A single gene may shed light on why more than half of transplanted kidneys fail in 10 years, a new study found. The study of nearly 4,500 European transplant recipients, some whom were followed for 20 years, found kidneys…
Maharashtra govt to rope in spiritual leaders for creating awareness on organ … – Times of India
Maharashtra govt to rope in spiritual leaders for creating awareness on organ …Times of IndiaAccording to the health department officials, the department wants more people to come out and pledge to donate their organs after their death. If people und…