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Castle Biosciences Announces Inclusion of DecisionDx-UM Prognostic Test in New NCCN Guidelines for Uveal Melanoma

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Castle Biosciences, Inc., today announced that the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has included the DecisionDx®-UM gene expression profile (GEP) test class results in their new clinical practice guidelines for uveal melanoma. These recommendations, released on March 15, 2018, are the first-ever NCCN guidelines for uveal melanoma, and their publication is an important milestone in the care of patients with this rare eye cancer. The new guidelines

Ophthalmic Devices Market 2013-2218 & 2024, Global Forecast by Application, Product, Regions and by Companies – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Ophthalmic Devices Market, Global Forecast by Application by Product, by Regions and by Companies” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global Ophthalmic Device market will be more than US$ 60 Billion by 2024 This report discusses about the Global ophthalmic devices market and further this market is categorized into, namely, Surgical devices, Diagnostic, & Monitoring devices, and Vision care products. This market is mostly powered by a bi

FDA Approves Genentech’s Lucentis (ranibizumab injection) 0.3 mg Prefilled Syringe for Diabetic Macular Edema and Diabetic Retinopathy

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Lucentis® (ranibizumab injection) 0.3 mg prefilled syringe (PFS) as a new method of administering the medicine to treat all forms of diabetic retinopathy. In April 2017, Lucentis 0.3 mg became, and remains, the first and only FDA-approved medicine to treat all forms of diabetic retinopathy in people with

NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Reports 2017 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

EMERYVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NovaBay® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: NBY), a biopharmaceutical company focusing on commercializing prescription Avenova® for the domestic eye care market, reports financial results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2017 and provides a business update. “I’m pleased to announce strong fourth quarter financial performance and full year sales of $18.2 million, which is at the high end of our guidance range,” said Mark M. Sieczkarek, NovaBa

Aerpio Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 17th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aerpio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: ARPO), a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing first-in-class treatments for ocular diseases, today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Hoffman, M.D., Ph.D., will present at the 17th Annual Needham Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time in New York, NY. Dr. Hoffman will provide a corporate overview and business update. The presentation will be webcast live and may be access