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Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Names Joe Fox President
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, and an Operating Company of Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), announces the appointment of Joe Fox as President of the company effective immediately. Fox joins Beckman Coulter Life Sciences from SCIEX, also an Operating Company of Danaher Corporation, where he held positions of increasing responsibility over the past 13…
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AfriSummit 2024: Uniting for a Healthier Africa
AfriSummit 2024, an initiative by PRA Consultancy, organized by Hubplus Events in collaboration with Pioneers, will take place from November 3-6, 2024, at the Grand Nile Tower in Cairo, Egypt. This significant event brings together stakeholders from the pharmaceutical industry and medical device sector, regulatory bodies, and leading solution providers from across Africa and globally. It aims to drive the…
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Where Innovation Meets Implementation: Focus Exhibition at AUTOMA+ 2024
Companies are joining the focus exhibition of the Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA+) to present their services and find new connections for further collaboration. The Congress is held on 18-19 November 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland. AUTOMA+ 2024 invites service providers to demonstrate equipment and devices at the focus exhibition. Among the exhibitors are Schneider Electric, Sitecraft, Pavis Engineering, BizzMine…
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Unlocking the Future: Genomics and Precision Medicine Take Center Stage in the GCC
The healthcare landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as genomics and precision medicine converge, bringing a new era of personalized treatments. This transformation is particularly evident in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, where biotechnology is rapidly becoming a leading market force. Genomics: A New Frontier in Medicine In the past two decades, the field of genomics has advanced at…
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World Heart Day… Cinfa drives progress in Cardiovascular Research and Development
According to the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the Middle East and North Africa. It is estimated that 1.4 million people die each year from cardiovascular disease in the region, with total deaths from CVD increasing by 48% over the last 30 years.1 On the occasion of World Heart Day, Cinfa Group…
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UCLA Health launches clinical trial using personalized cancer vaccine to tackle aggressive brain tumors in adolescents and young adults
UCLA Health is leading a groundbreaking clinical trial to combat one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer with a personalized cancer vaccine. This pioneering study represents UCLA Health’s inaugural human trial for a vaccine specifically targeting diffuse hemispheric glioma, a malignant brain tumor predominantly affecting adolescents and young adults. The trial, funded by the Department of Defense, the…
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Patient empowerment and provider responsibility: Acting in the Patient Best Interest
Whether it is navigating complex diagnoses, planning intricate procedures, or addressing unforeseen complications, the importance of second and third opinions cannot/should not be overstated. The need for a second or third opinion stands as a pillar of patient safety and optimal outcomes. It is crucial to emphasize that physicians and patients alike have roles and responsibilities in this collaborative process.…
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The Smart Pharmacy
The emergence of smart pharmacies is becoming increasingly significant in the healthcare sector, representing a modern approach to pharmaceutical care. By utilizing technology and artificial intelligence, these pharmacies enhance patient outcomes and streamline pharmacy operations. The importance of smart pharmacies lies in their ability to improve efficiency, patient experience, medication safety, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, they provide data-driven analytics to…
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‘A one-and-done treatment’: UChicago Medicine among the first in the U.S. to use TIL therapy for advanced skin cancer
For 15 years, Alla Pinzour traveled the country seeking treatments for her advanced melanoma. Some would bring temporary remission, but her skin cancer always returned. “Surgeries, chemo, radiation — you name it, I had it done,” she said. “Nothing seemed to work.” By early 2024, Pinzour’s skin cancer had spread to other places in her body, including her lungs and…
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A World-First By A Turkish Physician
Kyphosis, commonly known as a hunchback, is a condition characterized by an excessive forward curvature of the spine. Adolescent kyphosis, which typically manifests during puberty, can significantly impede normal growth and development in children, necessitating early therapeutic intervention. In recent years, tethering (band-tensioning) surgery—a minimally invasive, motion-preserving procedure that offers complete recovery—has emerged as a leading option for patients requiring…
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