diagnostics

Metabiomics’ Exec: Test Can Be a Cheaper and More Accurate Alternative to Colonoscopies

June 25, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

Metabiomics is developing a noninvasive screening test for colon polyps in colorectal cancer based on human microbiome markers. In an interview with OneMedRadio, Gregory Kuehn, Vice President of Business Development at Metabiomics, explained that the preliminary data showed “sensitivity in excess of 97%” and specificity “as high as 93%.” Metabiomics will present at the upcoming OneMedForumNY 2013 on June 27th.

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White Paper Explores the Amarantus Bioscience Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostic

April 25, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

Amarantus Bioscience has posted a White Paper exploring the company’s LymPro Alzheimer’s Disease diagnostic, prepared by a member of the company’s Board of Advisors. The Paper discusses the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, the clinical and economic advantages of early detection, and why the LymPro Test is poised to potentially become the market leading diagnostic product in the Alzheimer’s space.

Caprion’s Proteomic Biomarkers — Diverse Clientele Leads to In-House Pipeline

April 16, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

Montreal-based Caprion has established itself as a leader in the proteomic biomarker discovery field, using its proteomics discovery platform CellCarta® to develop pharmacodynamic biomarkers, disease markers and predictive biomarkers. OneMedRadio spoke with Caprion President and CEO Martin Leblanc about industry trends concerning increased risk factors, securing intellectual property and developing an in vitro diagnostics platform.

OneMedRadio: Vijay Aggarwal Part II

April 3, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

In Part II of our interview with Vijay Aggarwal, Managing Partner of the Channel Group, we explore trends in the space, reimbursement issues, and the state of equity financing. Dr. Aggarwal also discusses changing investment strategy with regards to evaluating risk factors, a more sophisticated level of proof, and an evolving emphasis on the achieving and maintaining revenue during early financing rounds.

So What Happens if Medicare Stops Paying Its Bills?

April 1, 2013 Chelli Miller 0

The “elephant in the room” is the shifting, uncertain complexity of our regulatory and legislative environment. Exactly to that point, on Wednesday, March 27th Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a Forbes contributor focusing on policy, regulation, and public health posted an article entitled “Medicare Has Stopped Paying Bills For Medical Diagnostic Tests. Patients Will Feel”, which instantly caused a collective shiver among some diagnostics-focused investors and advisory groups. Experts shared their views on the Forbes article and its implications with us.

RELEASE: Glysure Earns ISO 13485 Certification

March 6, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

GlySure Limited, developer of in-hospital continuous blood glucose monitoring systems, today announced that it has achieved ISO 13485 certification, the global standard for the requirements of a quality management system for the design, manufacture and distribution of medical devices. By establishing a quality management system that meets international regulatory and customer requirements, GlySure has set the foundation for its European clinical trials.

2013, A Year for Point-of-Care Diagnostics Growth

February 4, 2013 Chelli Miller 0

Response Biomedical Corp. (RBM.TO)(RPBIF) is bringing in 2013 with a bang announcing their 2nd US distribution deal since the 1st week in January. Earlier in the month Response Biomedical entered a distribution agreement with US hospital supplier Laboratory Supply Company Inc. (Labsco) to distribute its cardiovascular portfolio of RAMP® products to small hospitals. By the end of January Response Biomedical announced their 2nd US distribution agreement with Fishers Healthcare for their RAMP® Flu A + B tests and RAMP® RSV test on the RAMP® 200.