An Amplifier for Diagnostic Tests
Sword Diagnostics of Illinois has developed a “next-generation” system to increase the sensitivity (and therefore accuracy) of diagnostic tests.
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Viveve Highlights Widespread Post-Childbirth Issue
There’s one change that women don’t always discuss with their gynecologists.
Jaleva Pharmaceuticals: Drug Delivery for Dermatology Treatments
Jaleva’s Stayzon technology utilizes a specific formulation of resins that is designed to keep medication in place for up to 96 hours and provide extended-release drug delivery to the skin.
LAMP May Light the Way to New Generation of Vaccines
LAMP (Lysosome-Associated Membrane Protein) is a gene that has been shown to enhance immune response when incorporated into a DNA vaccine.
SEA Medical: Technology to Prevent Deadly IV Mistakes
Intravenous (IV) drugs leave a huge margin for human error, particularly at the point of administration.
Defining a Radiation Target with Augmenix
The company’s SpaceOAR System is designed to temporarily separate organs during radiotherapy so that normal tissues are spared, and to mark tumor resection sites to allow for targeted therapy.
Streamlining the Stenting Process with Svelte Medical
The company’s first product is a low-profile “Stent-On-a-Wire” system that reduces the number of steps involved in the stenting procedure.
Nabi Tries to Help Smokers Break the Habit
“Quitting smoking” is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, right up there with “losing weight” and “exercising more.”
A Busy Year for HydraDx
The economy is tough for biotech start-ups, but the CEO of HydraDx is feeling confident.
Dimera Fights the “Silent Killer”
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer of women over age 25–more than the next five causes of death, or all forms of cancer, combined.