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Dec. 21, 2017

Prescient wins 510(k) for SSI prevention device

Prescient Surgical Inc. was awarded FDA 510(k) clearance for its surgical site infection (SSI) prevention device. The Cleancision wound retraction and protection system is designed to decrease infection during abdominal surgery. Read More

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WHO declares Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern

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The threat posed by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has intensified, with the confirmation that it is caused by the Bundibugyo species of...

Nxera Pharma prepares and tests new GPR17 antagonists

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Nxera Pharma UK Ltd. has identified new uracil nucleotide/cysteinyl leukotriene receptor (GPR17; P2Y-Like) antagonists potentially useful for the treatment of...

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‘Detargeted’ targeted gene therapy improves activity in Pompe

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A new strategy aims to improve gene therapy for Pompe disease by optimizing both the genetic component that restores the function of a deficient lysosomal enzyme...