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How a pediatric hospital's rare disease sequencing system is unlocking the whole genome

By Katie Adams Thursday, September 22, 2022 6:45 PM

Children's Mercy is claiming to build "the most advanced genomic sequencing system in the world" through its novel use of 5-base sequencing. Since launching three years ago, the system has already provided 1,000 children with rare disease diagnoses based on its genome sequencing.

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Fat-shedding pill's data lead to a $132M funding round for startup Rivus Pharma

By Frank Vinluan Thursday, September 22, 2022 6:36 PM

Rivus Pharmaceuticals' Series B round will finance ongoing clinical development of its lead drug, a pill that targets mitochondria to increase caloric expenditure. CEO Allen Cunningham said the new cash comes on the heels of results from a mid-stage obesity study treatment with the Rivus drug led to fat loss while also preserving skeletal muscle.

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AccessHope strikes up new partnership to expand cancer expertise for employers

By Marissa Plescia Thursday, September 22, 2022 5:59 PM

AccessHope's new collaboration with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is the fifth of its kind for the cancer benefits company. AccessHope will be able to offer its employer members access to Fred Hutch's cancer expertise through the partnership.

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White matter could have more clues about Alzheimer's than previously thought, Mount Sinai researchers say

By Katie Adams Thursday, September 22, 2022 3:59 PM

Mount Sinai researchers published a study that could improve neuroscientists' understanding of the progression of Alzheimer's and other forms of cognitive decline. It proved that white matter may be a more important region to look at than was previously thought.

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Healthcare investor shares what he wishes more startups did

By Stephanie Baum Thursday, September 22, 2022 3:50 PM

Parth Desai, a principal with Flare Capital Partners, is one of three investor judges taking part in the Pitch Perfect competition at the INVEST Digital Health conference in Dallas September 28. He shares his perspective on the firm's investment strategy, collaborating with startups, and more. Register today!

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Judge OKs vertical merger despite rare challenge from DOJ to prevent "anticompetitive" practices

By Amanda James Thursday, September 22, 2022 3:44 PM

Combining the two companies may give UnitedHealth unfair access to its competitors data that is operated by Change Healthcare, the DOJ warned it its complaint, but a DC judge has blocked the complaint.

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Biogen bolsters case for ALS drug under FDA review with new published data

By Frank Vinluan Thursday, September 22, 2022 11:26 AM

A Biogen drug designed for a genetically defined form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis led to patient improvement at a 12- month analysis, according to data now published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Biogen had already filed an application seeking FDA approval of the ALS drug, tofersen; a regulatory decision is expected by January.

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