Latest Coagulation system Stories
CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISIS) announced today positive results from a Phase 1 study with ISIS-FXIRx. The results demonstrated that treatment with ISIS-FXIRx produced dose-dependent statistically significant reductions of up to 78 percent in Factor XI activity. ISIS-FXIRx was safe and well tolerated with no increase in bleeding. These data were presented today at the 2011 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual...
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspiration Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Inspiration) has presented key scientific data from the Company's two lead hemophilia development programs - IB1001, a recombinant factor IX (FIX) product, which is in clinical trials for the treatment and prevention of bleeding in individuals with hemophilia B; and OBI-1, an intravenous recombinant porcine factor VIII (FVIII) product, which is being evaluated for the treatment of...
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Symptoms improved significantly in adults with the bleeding disorder hemophilia B following a single treatment with gene therapy developed by researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis and demonstrated to be safe in a clinical trial conducted at the University College London (UCL) in the U.K. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click:...
SAN DIEGO, Dec.10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bleeding and clotting disorders affect a large number of patients annually and, while accurate diagnosis is important, timely and effective treatment for these disorders is key, as they have the potential to quickly become life-threatening. Research examining novel treatment techniques for bleeding and clotting disorders will be presented today at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology. Bleeding disorders,...
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that it has signed an agreement under which it will acquire 100 percent of Verum Diagnostica GmbH, based in Munich, Germany. Verum Diagnostica is a leading company in platelet function testing, the fastest-growing field in the coagulation diagnostics market. The acquisition supports plans Roche announced in October to expand its coagulation testing product line in North America beyond...
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Dec. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- CSL Behring announced today that it has awarded a $40,000 advocacy grant to the American Plasma Users Coalition (A-PLUS) through its Local Empowerment for Advocacy Development (LEAD) program. LEAD grants support the grassroots advocacy efforts of organizations that help people who use plasma-derived or recombinant therapies to manage rare and serious medical disorders. CSL Behring has awarded more than $600,000 in grants...
Genome-wide study into new gene functions in the formation of platelets In a study into the genetics of blood cell formation, researchers have identified 68 regions of the genome that affect the size and number of platelets. Platelets are small cells that circulate in the blood and are key to the processes of blood clotting and wound healing. In this genome-wide study, the team used a multidisciplinary approach to successfully identify new genetic variants involved in the formation of...
BEDFORD, Mass., Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Instrumentation Laboratory (IL) today announced the release of the new HemosIL von Willebrand Factor Ristocetin Cofactor Activity (VWF: RCo) assay as a European CE IVD Mark product under the European Directive on in vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. It will be commercialized in Europe and other international regions. This new, fully automated VWF: RCo assay is for use on the ACL TOP® Family of Hemostasis Testing Systems....
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., Nov. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspiration Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Inspiration) today announced the initiation of patient enrollment in the second of two pivotal studies in the Company's OBI-1 Accur8 clinical trial program. In the newly initiated clinical study, OBI-1, an intravenous recombinant porcine factor VIII (FVIII) product, will be evaluated for the treatment of individuals with congenital hemophilia A who have developed inhibitory antibodies...
CHICAGO, Nov. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- At a special ceremony at the National Hemophilia Foundation (NHF) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Bayer HealthCare and members of the hemophilia community commemorated the successful conclusion of Bayer's first Virtual Walk for Hemophilia (www.walkforhemophilia.com), an innovative interactive contest that raises awareness and funds for those living with a bleeding disorder. Bayer also kicked off year two of the Virtual Walk as a means of continued support...
