Diagnostics Focus

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Published	Issues / Year: 22	Product code	41817
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Introduction

Abstract

Diagnostics Focus provides a complete insight into the latest company, product and research developments.

The global in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) testing market is valued at US$28 billion and is set for significant growth. Driven by innovation and a demanding market environment, a number of companies are developing novel, faster and more accurate products.

Diagnostics Focus is a new publication that takes a closer look at the all-important point-of-care and laboratory diagnostics market. The publication aims to cover a wide area of the industry, with specific attention on company activities, performances and alliances, as well as major product and technology developments. From regulatory filings through to product approvals, we hope to provide our subscribers with up to date information on the developments that count.

Anyone who needs to understand the operating landscape for diagnostics need look no further than Diagnostics Focus. This well-written and comprehensive business publication covers all laboratory and point of care diagnostics technologies. Every issue covers the latest:

Company activities and performance
Mergers & acquisitions
Strategic alliances
Product news
R&D updates

Company Activities

Activities in Brief
Sphere Medical raises funds through share issue
Fujirebio acquires CanAg Diagnostics
Quest makes US$185 million offer to acquire Focus Diagnostics
AMDL provides update on Chinese acquisition
Inverness closes subsidiaries and transfers production to key sites in the UK and China
Asuragen raises funds to aid cancer diagnostic programme

Key alliances

Utek and AMI enter strategic pact
Acrongenomics enters joint development pact with Molecular Vision for POC solutions
Pheromone to proceed with joint venture to develop diabetes treatment
BioMag selects advisor to manage clinical trials in Thailand
Trinity Biotech increases share in coagulation market with bioMérieux asset purchase
Gen-Probe and DiagnoCure provide update on PCA3 collaboration
FIND and Cepheid work together to develop rapid TB test
Trinity Biotech participates in supply programme for rapid HIV test
Alpine Biomed and Medtronic co-develop gastro-enterology diagnostics
UCDHSC and Source MDx join forces to develop molecular diagnostics for melanoma and psoriasis
Rosetta and US Genomics work together to develop early detection test for lung cancer
Xenomics licenses DNA marker for AML
Atherotech and Source Scientific collaborate to manufacture VAP cholesterol test equipment

Product news

American Bio Medica gains FDA approval for Rapid TOX
CE mark for Perceptronix' lung cancer test
Axis-Shield launches D-dimer test for DVT and PE
FDA gives green light for Chembio' s rapid HIV tests
TomTec unveils 4D imaging software for RV diagnostics
IBL unveils ERC/Mesothelin Expression analysis kit
OXIS introduces new oncology detection product for HMGA2
CE marks sought for Zonda tests

Research and development

Positive results extracted from multi-centre ovarian cancer biomarker validation study
EFP reports successful results against H9N2 avian influenza strain
PrecisionMed and Dx Innovations file patent for neuropsychiatric disease diagnostic procedures
Study confirms sensitivity of Digene' s HPV test
Positive results released in development of genomic test for colon cancer
Bayer' s Serum HER-2/neu test predicts clinical outcome to trastuzumab-based therapy in MBC patients
Colorectal biomarker results verified by Miraculins
Investigators report benefits of Matritech' s NMP22 BladderChek test at AUA meeting
diaDexus gains US patent for PLAC test
BioWarn' s SmartSense system detects avian influenza instantaneously
MacroArray presents data on diagnostic test for PIN at ASCO
Paradigm Spine funds trials for diagnostic test to prevent idiopathic scoliosis
Chinese scientists report on the value of DR-70 for oral cancer patient screening
Study uncovers high sensitivity rate for EXACT' s stool DNA colorectal cancer screening technology
Study suggests GlycoMark blood test has a role to playe in diabetes care
CS-Keys joins fight against breast cancer with new diagnostic tool
Mayo Clinic report underlines need for more effective diagnosis of patients with suspected pancreatic cancer
Study finds Glycominds' IBDX biomarkers predict need for surgery in Crohn' s disease patients
New biomarkers may aid management of prostate cancer