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Recent and archived news stories on: Biotechnology, Doctors, Drugs, Health Insurance, HMO's/PPO's, Hospitals, Medical Devices, Nursing...Youngevity Raises $5 Million in Equity, Debt Financing
Youngevity International Inc., a global direct marketer of nutritional and lifestyle products and producer of gourmet coffees, has raised $5 million in equity and debt financing, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
January 27, 2015 3:56 p.m. ShareImmunizing Medical Systems Against Cyber Threats Is Critical
MEDICINE: Health Record Systems Have Many Vulnerable Points
As patient information begins to flow electronically from hospitals to clinics, health care providers and patients are increasingly at risk of being targeted by hackers and criminals.
Matters of Life and Data
MEDICINE: Providers Look For Secure, Effective Ways To Share Medical Records
Imagine a health care system with a central hub that collects all of a patient’s information: lab reports, allergies, prescriptions, doctor’s notes, sensitivities, and all the diet, exercise and lifestyle data collected by wearable and medical devices.
Genome Pioneer Venter Joins President for Unveiling of Precision Medicine Initiative
San Diego’s genome pioneer J. Craig Venter, co-founder and CEO of Human Longevity Inc., was among leaders in the field of genomics on hand at the White House on Friday as President Barack Obama outlined his Precision Medicine Initiative.
Mirati Therapeutics Announces Pricing of Public Offering
Mirati Therapeutics Inc., a company developing medicines for targeted oncology, announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering at $45 million.
Qualcomm Life, Roche Group to Collaborate
Qualcomm Life Inc., the mobile health-focused subsidiary of Qualcomm Inc., announced a collaboration with the Roche Group to innovate remote monitoring and management of patients with chronic diseases.
BioNano Genomics Reports Raising $68.5 Million in Financing
San Diego-based BioNano Genomics Inc., a genome-mapping device company, has raised $68.5 million in financing, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Illumina Reports Fourth-Quarter Net Income of $153.3 Million
San Diego-based Illumina Inc. reported fourth-quarter net income of $153.3 million, or $1.03 per share, up from $80.7 million, or $0.56 per share, last year.
DexCom Gets FDA Approval for Glucose-Monitoring Mobile App
DexCom Inc., a San Diego-based medical device company, announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for a continuous glucose-monitoring system with data-sharing capabilities.
Aspyrian Therapeutics Raises $8.45 Million in Equity Financing
Aspyrian Therapeutics Inc., a San Diego-based biotechnology startup, has raised $8.45 million in equity financing, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Region’s Genomics Industry Could See Big Financial Boost
President Obama’s State of the Union address Jan. 20 teased the federal launch of an initiative that could provide a huge financial boost to San Diego’s genomics industry.
Cypher Genomics, Sequenom to Partner on Developing Prenatal Tests
Two San Diego companies, Cypher Genomics Inc. and Sequenom Inc., announced an agreement to further develop next-generation noninvasive prenatal tests.
Weight-Loss Balloon Expands Options for Those With Lower BMIs
HEALTH: Financing Should Help With U.S. Approval Process
The founding team of multibillion-dollar medical device maker DexCom Inc. is working on a new project that may offer an alternative to stomach-stapling surgeries.
Telehealth Pod Brings Care to Campuses
MEDICINE: Kaiser Part Of National Pilot Project
Kaiser Permanente San Diego is testing a high-tech telehealth station that allows patients to see a doctor without ever leaving work.
TRACON Pharmaceuticals Announces Terms for IPO
TRACON Pharmaceuticals Inc., which is developing antibodies to treat cancer, age-related macular degeneration and fibrotic diseases, announced terms for its IPO.
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