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Blood Test Study Meets Goal, Validates Epic’s Prostate Cancer Target

Xconomy

In study results published Wednesday, the presence of the specific protein fragment that Epic (not to be confused with Verona, WI-based EHR software maker Epic Systems) tests for in circulating tumor cells predicted a shorter median length of survival for men whose disease has spread.

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How to Make Sure Professional Services Don’t Take Over Your Software Company

Both Sides of the Table

I recently wrote a blog post in which I pointed out that many investors & advisors discourage enterprise startups from having a professional services (PS) business and I think this is a big mistake. deliver profitable revenue that while on gross margins of 50% vs. software at 85-95% it is still profits to help you cover fixed costs.

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7 Keys To Making Many Millions In A Business You Love

Startup Professionals Musings

Take advantage of software tools to automate routine business functions, like taking and delivering orders. Use free e-commerce software and services like PayPal before building an expensive customized solution. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Automate to the max. Generate revenue around the clock.

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Entrepreneurship: Nature vs. Nurture? A Religious Debate

Both Sides of the Table

There have been many studies done on the topic including looking at twins raised in separate families. There have been studies of adopted children to their natural parents versus the parents that raised them. I have also seen studies on “birth order.&#. Fred Wilson said as much on his blog also.

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Bio Roundup: Clinical Trials Paused, New MS Drug, Kallyope’s Cash & More

Xconomy

Fallout from the spread of COVID-19 infections led several companies to declare this week that they would stop enrolling patients in clinical trials or postpone studies that have not yet started. The coronavirus pandemic has made it nearly impossible.

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Bio Roundup: COVID-19 Trials, Esperion’s Approvals, NASH News & More

Xconomy

Making changes in the midst of the study was a no-no. Clinical trials have historically hewn to a rigid format. A trial is designed, conducted according to that design, and then results are analyzed. In recent years, regulators have showed openness to clinical trial designs intended to make drug testing more efficient.

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7 Success Principles To Drive Your Next New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Take advantage of software tools to automate routine business functions, like taking and delivering orders. Use free e-commerce software and services like PayPal before building an expensive customized solution. Even more valuable are success case studies and testimonials. Automate to the max. Generate revenue around the clock.