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Study Stakes San Diego’s Claim in Genomics: $292M in 2016 VC Deals

Xconomy

Preliminary findings from an economic impact study show that genomics is emerging as a distinct innovation cluster in San Diego. Final results of the EDC study won’t be released until June 19, the first day of the Bio International Convention, as part of a panel discussion on the local genomics cluster.

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Will New Study Cut Guesswork for Depression Medicine Prescriptions?

Xconomy

At the American Psychiatric Association conference today in New York, Assurex Health, a division of diagnostics firm Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ: MYGN ), is releasing data from a study of 1,167 people with serious depression, officially known as major depressive disorder, whom previous treatments have failed.

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Roche Challenger to Biogen’s SMA Drug Succeeds in Pivotal Study

Xconomy

A Roche drug in development as a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy achieved the main goals of a key study, helping to build the case that the drug could challenge a Biogen therapy already approved for the rare disorder. The Basel, Switzerland-based company plans to present full data from the study at a future medical conference.

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BLOGGER ALERT: How to Start a Blog and Make Money Blogging

Tech Zulu Event

In this article you’ll discover how to start a blog that makes money. There are four types of blogs; written blogs, video blogs, photo blogs and a combination of these. We’ll primarily be discussing written blogs. There are two different components to make money blogging. Let’s discuss. Not really.

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New PCSK9 Cholesterol Drug Faces Tough Foe. (Hint: Not Cholesterol.)

Xconomy

Results from a big study are due Sept. 2 at a medical conference in Paris. Four years after approval the two PCSK9 blockers on the market have yet to crack $1 billion in annual sales, combined, thanks to a gloves-off effort by insurers to beat back their use. One of the two drugs might even be on life support.

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ESMO ’18: Precision Meds, Breast, Lung, and More from the Cancer Front

Xconomy

The European Society for Medical Oncology is wrapping up its annual conference today, replete with clinical data from cancer’s front lines. Breast Cancer Patients with two different types of breast cancer got promising news at ESMO from studies exploring relatively new methods of treatment. [ Ben Fidler co-authored this report.]

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7 Workplace Culture Dynamics That You Need to Support

Startup Professionals Musings

Studies have shown that work productivity is related to a happier work culture , and customer satisfaction and loyalty are also dependent on the culture. Use marketing, blogging, and industry conferences to get the message out. Here are the key elements I see: Make your company culture virtual.