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BioNeutral to Expand Into Asia

May 16, 2009 bjohnson56 3

BioNeutral Group, a developer of chemical-based technology, announced that they will form a new wholly owned subsidiary in Hong Kong to commercialize their proprietary chemical formulations throughout Asia.

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Studies Back Gen-Probe’s Prostate Cancer Test

May 4, 2009 bjohnson56 1

Eight studies presented this week at the American Urological Association Annual Meeting suggest that Gen-Probe’s investigational test for the prostate cancer gene PCA3 may address some of the major challenges faced by urologists when diagnosing the disease.

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Microline PENTAX Acquires Starion Instruments

April 30, 2009 bjohnson56 0

Two strong players in the surgical-instrument field have joined forces. Microline PENTAX, a leading manufacturer of reposable surgical instruments for laparoscopic procedures, has acquired California-based Starion Instruments, a developer of instruments to arrest bleeding during surgical procedures.

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Major Milestone for Sunshine Heart

April 28, 2009 bjohnson56 0

Sunshine Heart, a global company that develops cardiac assist devices, has successfully completed the first two implants of the company’s C-Pulse heart assist system under a 20-person clinical trial approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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[Video Profile] AugmentRx

April 3, 2009 bjohnson56 1

Many patients are left humiliated and depressed because of the daily disruptions caused by urinary or fecal incontinence. Vermont company AugmentRX is developing incontinence solutions for the 200 million-plus people worldwide who suffer from this debilitating condition.