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L.A. by Design: Mastering the Nuances of Design to Win in an Increasingly Competitive MedTech Scape

Southern California Biggest Celebration of

Emerging Bioscience Companies

Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities Available

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Are You FOR or AGAINST Labeling

Genetically Modified Food

 

When Californians go to the polls in November, they will  vote on a proposition that requires labeling genetically modified food. If passes this proposition would make California the first state in the US enforcing such labeling requirement. Click here for a commentary by NPR on this initiative. 

 

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Healthcare Reforms Declared Constitutional

 

The main result of the Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is that it ends all the rampant speculation and uncertainty about the future shape of the U.S. healthcare system. Now healthcare providers, insurers, medical products makers, and government agencies can move forward with the complex process of establishing new programs and policies to expand coverage to millions of Americans. Patients can expect more coverage options and improved access to care, including prescription drugs .. Read more

Digital Health VC Financing Booms

 

The Pasadena-Based Arrowhead Announces New Study Demonstrating Rapid Improvement in Pro-Diabetic Metabolic Markers with Anti-Obesity Drug Candidate, Adipotide

 

The Los Angeles-Based Response Genetics, Inc. to Offer Enhanced ALK Testing Program for Metastatic Lung Cancer Patients

"The number of additional patients that may be identified by further testing could be small, yet the value a positive test result can bring to even one more patient is immeasurable. We are pleased to make our proprietary ALK PCR test available, at minimal cost, to pathologists and oncologists. Our goal is to provide them with actionable information they need to give every potential patient the chance to respond to effective treatment for non-small-cell lung cancer," said Thomas Bologna (photo right), chairman and CEO of Response Genetics ... Read more

 

  

The Santa Barbara-base InTouch Health received expanded FDA clearance for its line of clinical telepresence devices now to be used to monitor high-risk patients. The indication, according to the announcement, is specifically for pre-, peri-operative and post-surgical, cardiovascular, neurological, pre-natal, psychological and critical care assessments and examinations... Read more

Glaukos' iStent -- the World's Smallest Medical Implant for Reducing Intraocular Pressure -- Cleared for Marketing in U.S.

The FDA gave pre-market approval to the Laguna Hills-based Glaukos Corp. to market its iStent device (which measures 1 mm in length) in the U.S. for cataract surgeries. The iStent trabecular micro-bypass stent is the first device approved in the U.S. for use during cataract surgery to reduce pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) in adults with glaucoma and a cataract. Glaukos is a Versant Venture's portfolio company and a presenter immediately after its formation at the 2002 SoCalBio Investor Conference ...read more

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