Applying genomics to diagnosis
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A profile of some of the companies who are exploiting the technology behind delivering tests that use molecular diagnoses to understand a patient's disease and his response on an individual level is presented. Some of the companies profiled are Ambion Inc. , Epigenomics AG , Celera Genomics etc.
Publication Name: Diagnostic Innovation
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1537-1336
Year: 2003
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Business and strategy: development in diabetes
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One of the technologies for monitoring glucose levels is a laser-based sensor being developed by SpectRx, Inc. in partnership with Abbott Laboratories. The monitor is worn on the top of the skin and it measures glucose levels in the interstitial fluid rather than blood.
Publication Name: Diagnostic Innovation
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1537-1336
Year: 2003
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Striking early against emerging infectious diseases : CBER pushes development of diagnostic platforms
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The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) is trying to encourage companies to develop diagnostic technologies for infectious diseases before they surface instead of reacting to a health crisis.
Publication Name: Diagnostic Innovation
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1537-1336
Year: 2003
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