It keeps getting smarter out there, and this looks to be something that I hope moves along very quickly, so instead of waiting days or weeks for blood tests, this could be done at bedside at the hospital, or for that matter even at the office perhaps down the road. BD When you're sick, getting...
10 genetic mutations were found in the patient's tumor and virtually every cell in the tumor sample had nine of the mutations. “What's striking about the new research is that the scientists were able to sift through the 3 billion pairs of chemical bases that make up the human genome to...
One thing that comes to mind is what a waste of talent here. Series of events lead up to where he is today, but started when he ran out of money for his research related to the GFP gene and cancer. “Researchers worldwide now use GFP to track development of brain cells, the growth of tumors...
As the article states, you don’t need marketing for cancer drugs, as the need is unfortunately already there, thus marketing for cancer drugs does not necessarily carry the same sales expense as do other drugs. We have all seen the “tiered plans” on what level drugs are listed with insurance coverage...
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Many of the generic manufacturers started years back with knock off drugs to sell locally in India, but now the game is changing to where US Pharma is using some of the talent, which costs less than R and D individuals here in the states, to further develop existing work, in other words somewhat continue...
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For those of you who read the blog here and are not aware of what a "Carnival" is, it represents a collection of some of the top blogging posts in a period of time assembled in one place to review and read. Today, Highlight Health is hosting the carnival and I am delighted that...
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