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The article presents the discussion on companies. Topics include Applied Medical Community Relations team and team members foster relationships with Orange County nonprofits by participating in various initiatives; and committee is made up on passionate team members from various departments who volunteer their time to inspire awareness and education through planned events and campaigns that focus on the importance of sustainability.

The University of Arizona Cancer Center is actively working to increase diversity in breast cancer research and treatment, aiming to include historically underrepresented populations in clinical trials. Researchers are focusing on precision medicine and targeted therapies to develop more personalized and effective treatments for different demographics, including Hispanic and Indian populations in the Southwest. The center is also exploring advancements in treating HER2-positive and triple-negative breast cancer, as well as addressing the impact of menopause, hormones, and breast cancer risk on women's health. The shift towards personalized and inclusive care is expected to help reduce disparities in breast cancer outcomes across diverse racial and ethnic groups in Southern Arizona. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Helio Genomics' successful clinical trial showing their Artificial intelligence (AI)-based diagnostic test, HelioLiver, is significantly more effective than ultrasounds in detecting early-stage liver cancer, marking a breakthrough in cancer diagnostics.

Dermatologists are more likely than medical oncologists to correctly identify and grade dermatologic adverse events (dAEs) from cancer therapies, according to a survey conducted at six US-based academic institutions. The survey evaluated the use of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) in clinical practice and found that dermatologists had significantly higher rates of correct classification and grading compared to medical oncologists. The authors suggest that further education and interventions may be needed to improve classification and grading in practice. The study highlights the importance of early identification and consistent grading of dAEs in order to develop mitigation strategies and countermeasures. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents a roundtable discussion with healthcare professionals from Orange County, California. Topics include how healthcare organizations can focus on/invest in the recovery/well-being of its providers and staff, how organizations can continue to accelerate research and innovation, and how consumerism is impacting the healthcare industry.

The article presents interview with several health practitioners including Lisa M. Brown, Kaiser Permanente; and Diane Hansen, Palomar Health about the women health. It mentions that how health care organization eliminating barriers to access and reducing health disparities related to prenatal care, cancer screenings, access to birth control, STI treatment, infertility and other women's health services.

The article highlights a tri-annual report "Community Hospital Needs Assessment (CHNA)" from Hospital Association of San Diego & Imperial Counties (HASD&IC), the first since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. It discusses that the most common types of care people surveyed in the report found difficult to access was dental care, urgent care, counseling/therapy, psychiatry, and mental/ behavioral health.

The article lists the top life science research institutions in San Diego, ranked by the number of faculty members, which includes the institutions areas of focused research, headquarters, and top local executives.

Byline: Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY Fifty years ago today, President Richard Nixon officially declared war on cancer. SOURCES Fred Appelbaum, executive vice president and deputy director of the Fred Hutchinson [...]

The article reports that the Rivian Automotive Inc. (Nasdaq: RIVN) had a decades-long headstart at developing a competitive advantage. Founder RJ Scaringe, 38, said he's been obsessed with cars for as long as he can remember. It mentions that the constant tinkering from the time he was a kid, when he stowed vehicle hoods under his bed and had engine parts strewn on his desk.

A list of the biotechnology companies ranked by number of local employees as of September 1, 2021 is presented, including Illumina Inc., Dexcom Inc., and Quidel Corp.

The article discusses how breast cancer patients face treatment and isolation and amid the pandemic. It mentions that having cancer during pandemic meant facing a unique sort of isolation. It reveals that the number of people coming in for routine annual screenings, including mammograms, declined during the pandemic.

The article discusses about the Allyson Brooks, Ginny Ueberroth Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair and Chief Quality Officer of the Women's Health Institute at Hoag's career and challenges associated with it. It mentions that Hoag Women's Health Institute has established several initiatives that cater to the universal and ever-changing demands of women under Brooks' leadership.

The article discuses regarding the Cancer Moonshot federal program, aimed at supporting funding for cancer research and cancer screening & care. It is reported that Moores Cancer Center in San Diego has been aligned with new Moonshot goals, particularly in substantial efforts to reduces health care disparities in diverse populations. It is further reported that Moores has also expanded clinical trials to speed evaluation of new screening and treatment options for diverse populations.

Byline: Emily BalserJan. 13--Ten years ago, Jean Diesch finally got the answer she had been looking for after suffering for years from chronic pain and fatigue. Diesch, then in her [...]

The article discusses that pharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb has leased a building that Alexandria Real Estate Equities is building in UTC. Bristol will consolidate its San Diego operations in the new building. The company has offices and laboratory space spread over four buildings, three of which are near the new building, with one across Interstate 5.

The article discusses that the company Exact Sciences has started a new research and development and product development facility in Torrey Pines in San Diego, California. The company plans to use the additional laboratory space to advance early detection, minimal residual disease cancer recurrence monitoring, and therapy selection testing. The San Diego site will support the company in cancer testing using a simple blood draw from a patient and provide a more personable screening.

The article offers news briefs related to startups and innovations in Orange County, California. Bill Purpura appointed by California State University, Fullerton's Center for Entrepreneurship to its advisory board. Phuc Chau Nguyen, a senior at La Quinta High School in Westminster has been developing a cancer detecting toothbrush. Wave Neuroscience LLC, a Newport Beach wellness company, is teaming up with Irvine upscale fitness center, Equinox Orange County.

The article discusses that San Diego-based Codex DNA, a pioneer in automated benchtop synthetic biology has announced the release of a new full-length synthetic genome of the SARS-CoV-2 virus for the highly mutated and contagious Omicron variant.

The article discusses life and success of Kenneth Chang Executive Director UCI Digestive Health Institute and his work to develop Barrx90 radiofrequency device. Topics discussed include honor with Innovator of the Year Award; goal to make the pancreatic cancer a treatable disease, cure esophageal cancers, create a "colon cancer-free" Orange County, California; and development of facility to providing state-of-the-art care to patients with all digestive disease.

Byline: Sarah Polus WASHINGTON - Joe Biden is following in the footsteps of former president Barack Obama by speaking at this year's South by Southwest festival. The Texas conference announced [...]

The article announces the Richard Sudek, a technology entrepreneur, investor and mentor, has retired as chief innovation officer of the University of California, Irvine, effective March 31, 2021.

The article focuses on City of Hope has received a million gift from the charitable arm of homebuilder Lennar Corp. to build and expand its ambitious cancer care campus in Orange County. Topics include the views of Jon Jaffe, co-chief executive of Miami-based Lennar, on the Duarte-based health system's new campus in Irvine offers a unique opportunity to help accelerate cures for cancer, and the advance quality ill healthcare for the diverse population that it serves.

The article focuses on role of Irvine and Orange County, California as global leader in life sciences, innovation, and medical technology. Topics discussed include cancer centers in cites; opening of Fudge Family Birthing Suites by Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian; and plans for a sweeping expansion at Hoag's Irvine campus.

This section presents an interview with Bluestar Genomics chief executive officer (CEO) David Mullarkey. Topics discussed include the business operations of Bluestar in the field of early cancer detection, the long-term goals of the firm for the benefit of cancer patients, the development of DNA-based liquid biopsy cancer detection technology by Bluestar, and the workforce recruitment and research and development expansion plans of the firm.

The article offers information on increasing numbers of Chapman University alumni graduating from the university's graduate programs in health sciences in California.

Discusses how the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health has brought breast cancer education into salons in Brooklyn. Reasons why they are targeting salons, such as the private family atmosphere; Focus on African-Americans in the cancer education effort; Reactions by patrons at the salons.

Byline: Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Jan. 26, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Many women with breast cancer lack basic knowledge about their disease, such as their cancer stage and other [...]

Byline: Domini Clark Aaron Carter It's a fact of the times that celebrities set most of the trends. But sometimes, the plebes push back, thank goodness. Otherwise we would all [...]

The article reports on the two grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Topics mention including funding a screening for cervical cancer and patient navigation program, expanding the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center's building bridges project and screening of refugees in North Texas.

As part of its mission to provide peace of mind to members, Premera Blue Cross has developed an innovative case management program to help members with breast and lung cancer [...]

Byline: Harvard School of Public Health BOSTON, April 5 (AScribe Newswire) -- The Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention at the Harvard School of Public Health, has announced the launch of [...]

The article reports that human subjects are being sought at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York for clinical research on cancer.