Ariad Treatment for Leukemia Shows Success
Ariad unveiled updated trial data that show its treatment for patients with drug-resistant leukemia. online.wsj.com |
First Joint Health Assessment - Video
Orthopaedic surgeon and founder of the San Francisco-based Joint Health Beverage Company creates a web-based tool that assesses the condition of joints and provides tips on improving joint health feedproxy.google.com |
LabCorp Enhances HCV Testing Services with the Launch of IL-28B Test (Business Wire)
BURLINGTON, N.C.----Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings announced today the nationwide availability of a genetic test to detect the presence of a single polymorphism within the IL-28B gene that has been reported to help predict a person’s response to certain hepatitis C virus therapies. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Genzyme Cuts Back for Future Gains: Biotechs Must Revert to Lean Growth
EP Vantage submits:It might be true that Genzyme’s (GENZ) recent efforts to get its house in order predate the emergence of Sanofi-Aventis (SNY) on the scene, but there is nothing like the slathering jaws of a predator at the window to sharpen the mind. The company wasted little time pushing on with the sale of its genetic testing arm, notable progress considering Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and Elan (ELN) have struggled to off-load their unwanted units, while 1,000 job cuts have been found fast. This good speed no doubt reflects the board’s desire to demonstrate they are up to the job of independently pushing through change following Genzyme’s annus horribilis. But they will also be mindful of the fact that should Sanofi walk away, shareholders will want to know how they intend to deliver returns, something that big biotech as a group is not as good at as it used to be. Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
Jiffy Lube Raises $1.1M for AHA - Video
Jiffy Lube Surpasses $1 Million Fundraising Goal for the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women Movement to Fight Heart Disease feedproxy.google.com |