Category Archives: Biotech

Propeller Gets 8th FDA Clearance

Propeller Health received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on its Propeller platform for use with GlaxoSmithKline’s Ellipta inhaler, the company announced today. “Today, we are pleased to announce…

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Regenerative Meds Company Launches

JangoBio recently announced its founding as a biotech company focused on restoring hormones to their optimal youthful levels. The pre-clinical stage company was formed in 2015 and is developing new therapies to sustainably…

Propeller Health Closes $21.5M Series C

Propeller Health announced today that it completed a $21.5 million Series C financing round. According to a release, the funds will be used to expand the company’s digitally guided therapy…

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Cologuard’s Coverage Expands

Exact Sciences’ Cologuard continues to expand its coverage as it is now included under TRICARE’s preventive services policies, the company announced today. TRICARE provides benefits to 9.4 million active-duty, reserve and…

Cologuard Included in 2017 HEDIS

Exact Sciences’ Cologuard is now included in the 2017 Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) quality measures for colorectal cancer screening, the organization announced recently. “Cologuard’s inclusion in the…

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SHINE to Move HQ to Janesville

SHINE Medical Technologies announced this week that it is moving its headquarters from Monona, Wis., to Janesville, Wis., later this year. According to a release, all of SHINE’s employees will…

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UW Study to Use Cellectar Compound

Cellectar Biosciences’ CLR 131, its lead therapeutic compound, will be used in a University of Wisconsin study of neck and head cancers, the organization announced today. According to a release,…

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CDI Creates Business Divisions

Cellular Dynamics International announced today that it has created Therapeutics and Life Science business units to better serve its customers. “CDI and Fujifilm are firmly committed to the long-term potential of…

BioTechnique Begins Phase 2 of Partnership

BioTechnique, a specialty drug aseptic fill-finish contract manufacturing organization, will launch a second phase of manufacturing in partnership with a major, international not-for-profit organization, the company announced recently. “We are very…

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Cologuard Included in Medicare Advantage Plans

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recently that patients with Medicare Advantage plans must include coverage of Exact Sciences’ Cologuard every three years without cost sharing. “The…