KOREA - A simple urine test could soon help prevent pancreatic and prostate cancer from progressing through early detection. Researchers from the Surface & Nano Materials Division of the Korea Institute of Materials Science recently developed a strip-type urine sensor capable of amplifying the light signal of metabolites in urine to diagnose cancer. In a press
The awareness of DNA has revolutionized modern life – both in terms of the discovery of the double helix molecular structure that determines individual genetic codes and patterns in a unique arrangement in every single human being and animal, as well as what can be done with it. With that being said, here are the
CANTON - MMS Holdings, a data-focused contract research organization – announced its partnership with the Institute for Advanced Clinical Trials to accelerate the development of life-saving therapeutics, including vaccines, medicines, and medical devices for children. MMS is a sponsor of I-ACT’s Spin Challenge, a creative way to raise funds to advance and accelerate children’s clinical
DETROIT—Health Alliance Plan, the Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, announced the addition of 25 health care facilities and nearly 900 health care providers to its provider network. The new additions represent several key provider organizations and include McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital and Holland Hospital along with their affiliated physicians. “HAP’s ongoing commitment is to provide the
ANN ARBOR - Michigan's biosciences industry statewide grew 22 percent in 2021 to include 2,429 companies. The information is contained in Biotechnology Innovation Organization tenth biennial report “The U.S. Bioscience Industry: Fostering Innovation and Driving America’s Economy Forward” with new employment and economic impact data (through 2021) for the nation’s biosciences industry The report, produced
LANSING – The Michigan Health Endowment Fund (Health Fund) announced it will support 60 health projects and collaboratives across the state with a total of $15.2 million in new investments. Nonprofits, schools, health centers, and government agencies statewide will receive grants ranging from $15,000 to $500,000, supporting aging and caregiving initiatives, systemic improvements, maternal and
LIVONIA — Hygieia, a provider of digital therapeutics for insulin management, has added Metro Detroit Endocrinology Center in Dearborn as a clinical partner. The partnership extends Hygieia’s d-Nav network and makes autonomous insulin therapy service available for underserved populations. The unique d-Nav Insulin Management Program uses AI-powered technology to prescribe the appropriate insulin dose each
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan-based companies HealthBar and BAMF Health announced their partnership in which they will be providing concierge healthcare services to patients who travel to BAMF’s Grand Rapids location for their treatment. The partnership will provide “white glove” nursing services for patients around their care schedules including transportation to and from appointments. BAMF Health
FLINT --XLerateHealth, a healthcare accelerator headquartered in Louisville, KY, on Tuesday announced the selection of eight startup companies to participate in its 2022 Flint cohort. XLH Flint has received support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Community Foundation of Flint and the City of Flint. “This is an exciting cohort for Flint - each
MUSKEGON TWP. — A former BASF herbicide production facility in Muskegon County would return to life with a potential $430 million capital investment by Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC. The Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved two job-training grants totaling $3 million for Marlborough, Mass.-based Global Life Sciences Solutions USA, which would create up to 200
