DiagnoCure’s GCC Marker For The Staging Of Colorectal Cancer Discussed At Two Scientific Meetings

DiagnoCure Inc. (TSX: CUR), a life sciences company commercializing high-value cancer diagnostic tests and delivering laboratory services, announced that its Guanylyl Cyclase C (GCC) marker for identifying colorectal cancer cells is being featured at two scientific meetings this [...]

Patient Focus As A Key Success Factor In The Treatment Of Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory pruritic skin disease that affects many children and adults, often significantly compromising their quality of life. Treatment success, therefore, should be considered not only from a clinical point of view but also from the patient’s perspective. An Intendis-sponsored satellite symposium held during the European Academy of Dermatology and [...]

Melanoma Research Included In 2009 Defense Appropriations, USA

The Department of Defense is seeking $4 million dedicated to research efforts on melanoma and other skin cancers, a danger facing many military personnel. As part of the Fiscal 2009 Department of Defense Appropriations Conference Report, the House of Representatives is currently considering the measure.

Sentara Begins International Trial Open At Only 24 US Locations

Researchers at Sentara Cardiovascular Research Institute begin a new international study to explore the safety and effectiveness of stents to open airways of patients with advanced emphysema or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

GE Healthcare Lunar Services Retains Number 1 MD Buyline Ranking – Satisfaction Survey On Bone Densitometry Equipment And Service

GE Healthcare Lunar continues its strong record of continuously improving the customer experience and once again earned the top spot in MD Buyline’s 2nd quarter 2008 customer satisfaction survey on bone densitometry equipment and service. [...]