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Scientists engineer nasal cartilage cells to repair aching knees
In osteoarthritis of the knee, cartilage that should cushion the bones erodes, leaving people in pain. Anti-inflammatory drugs can offer some relief, but they can’t cure the disease or bring back cartilage that’s already lost. Joint replacement gets people moving again, but their implants must eventually be replaced. A possible solution might be found in…
Read MoreArthritis Drug ‘Will Save Thousands’ Of Covid-19 Patients After Excellent Trial Results
A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis has been found to improve survival of hospitalized Covid-19 patients. The discovery comes from a study of over 1,500 Covid-19 patients in 12 countries and is being hailed as a significant breakthrough for treatment options for people who are severely ill with Covid-19. Early on in the pandemic in February 2020, baricitinib…
Read MoreTwelve and LanzaTech Partner to Produce the World’s First Polypropylene From CO2
The two companies are partnering to develop polypropylene using carbon transformation, an approach that takes into account the global health crisis and climate change Carbon transformation company Twelve and biotechnology company LanzaTech have partnered to transform CO2 emissions into polypropylene, a key polymer used for medical devices including syringes and IV bags, as well as for large-scale applications in automotive,…
Read MoreVizzia Technologies Achieves Inc. 5000 for 4th Consecutive Year
Vizzia also Recognized as a Top 100 Healthcare Technology Company ATLANTA, September 1, 2021 (Newswire.com) – Vizzia Technologies, a leading software and managed service provider of real-time location systems (RTLS) for healthcare organizations, was recognized on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. This is Vizzia’s fourth consecutive appearance on the prestigious Inc. 5000…
Read MoreFDA approves first vagus nerve stimulation implant for stroke rehabilitation
The FDA approved its first nerve stimulation device designed to help people suffering from the lasting effects of stroke to gradually regain control of their arms and hands. Developed by MicroTransponder, the Vivistim system targets the body’s vagus nerves, which run down the sides of the neck and connect the brain to the heart, lungs…
Read MoreHeritage Global Partners Acquires American Laboratory Trading
Strengthens position in critical industrial sector through the acquisition of a leading reseller of lab equipment assets SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Heritage Global Partners (“HGP”), a worldwide leader in asset advisory and auction services, and a subsidiary of Heritage Global Inc. (Nasdaq: HGBL) today announced that it has, through an affiliate, acquired substantially all of the assets of…
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