SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA, July 14, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Agena Bioscience and Intermountain Healthcare have announced a strategic collaboration that focuses on expanding the use of Agena’s MassARRAY® System in oncology applications. The collaboration concentrates on expansion of Agena’s technology with the goal of focused panels for liquid and tissue biopsy. The molecular tests augment laboratory services available worldwide from Intermountain Precision Genomics to advance precision medicine in cancer.
Following last month’s successful launch of the ICG100™ Onco Focus Panel, which Intermountain developed on the MassARRAY System, the company is exploring other applications where the lower sample requirements, cost and faster turnaround time can benefit their service offering.
“We found the assays to be relatively simple to design, with intuitive, scalable laboratory workflows. The flexibility of the platform opens up possibilities for new clinically validated diagnostic panels.” said Tom Neuwerth, Quality Assurance coordinator at Intermountain Precision Genomics Core Laboratory.” Neuwerth adds, “We are exploring methods for further improving sensitivity using a focused approach for somatic mutation detection in Formalin-Fixed-Paraffin-Embedded (FFPE) tissues and liquid biopsies.”
“Intermountain Healthcare is a recognized leader in clinical excellence, and we are proud to be chosen by them.” said Peter Dansky, chief executive officer at Agena Bioscience. “We believe this collaboration will provide many benefits to Intermountain’s oncology development program, and will further add to Agena’s leadership in providing affordable multiplex molecular systems to laboratories worldwide.”
About Agena Bioscience
Agena Bioscience develops, manufactures, and supplies genetic analysis systems and reagents, including the MassARRAY® System. The system is a highly sensitive, cost-effective, mass spectrometry-based platform for high-throughput genetic analysis, and is used globally in diverse research fields such as cancer profiling for solid tumors and liquid biopsies, inherited genetic disease testing, pharmacogenetics, agricultural genomics, and clinical research. For more information about Agena, visit www.agenabio.com.
About Intermountain Healthcare
Intermountain Healthcare is a not-for-profit system of 22 hospitals, 185 clinics, a Medical Group with about 1,500 employed physicians and advanced practitioners, a health plan group called SelectHealth, and other medical services. Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in transforming healthcare through high quality and sustainable costs. For more information about Intermountain Healthcare, visit www.intermountainhealthcare.org. Intermountain Precision Genomics (IPG) is a service of Intermountain Healthcare. For more information about Intermountain Precision Genomics, please visit: precisioncancer.org, join the dialog on Facebook (Intermountain Precision Genomics) or follow @precisioncancer on Twitter.
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MARATHON ENTERPRISES INC. RECALLS HOT DOG PRODUCTS
DUE TO POSSIBLE EXTRANOUS MATERIAL CONTAMINATION
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2017– Marathon Enterprises Inc., a Bronx, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 7,196,084 pounds of hot dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The beef and pork hot dog and sausage items were produced on various dates between March 17, 2017 and July 4, 2017. A number of products are subject to recall.
The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 8864” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail and institutional locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered through FSIS’ Consumer Compliant Monitoring System (CCMS) on July 10, 2017. Complaints stated that extraneous material, specifically pieces of bone, were found within the product.
There has been one reported minor oral injury associated with consumption of this product. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify theircustomers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact John Terminello, Consumer Relations, at 1-800-SABRETT Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:15pm. Media with questions about the recall can contact Boyd Adelman, President, at 1-800-SABRETT Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:15pm.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.
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The IRC responds to U.S. District Court ruling in Hawaii
New York, NY, July 14, 2017 — Responding to yesterday evening's ruling, Jennifer Sime, Senior Vice President, U.S. Programs at International Rescue Committee –
"We are pleased that the U.S. District Court in Hawaii has further clarified the "bona fide relationship" interpretation, recognizing how important grandparents or remaining extended families may be for refugees- as well as the resettlement agencies who prepare extensively for their smooth arrival.
The IRC is heartened, and continues to believe that this gold-standard resettlement program can and should continue to save lives while the administration conducts its review."
Learn more about the IRC's work resettling refugees in the United States
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Sean Piazza, International Rescue Committee, sean.piazza@rescue.org
IRC Global Communications, +1 646 761 0307, communications@rescue.org
ABOUT THE IRC
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 28 offices across the U.S. helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities. Learn more at www.rescue.org and follow the IRC on Twitter & Facebook.
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Yard Damaged from Pythium Blight
Kennewick, WA (PRWEB) July 14, 2017
The current high-humid overnight temperatures in the Salt Lake Valley provide perfect growing conditions for Pythium blight lawn disease. Pythium blight is a fungus that can kill lawns in as little as 24 hours.
Dead spots and white mold are indicators of the disease. If a homeowner suspects the lawn is infected, they should call a lawn care professional right away as immediate treatment is recommended to protect the lawn.
There are steps that homeowners can take to limit the risk of Pythium blight attacks. According to Nicole Barrett, Senske Services Salt Lake City Branch Manager, “limit watering to early morning hours and make sure the lawn dries out between water cycles.”
Barrett also recommends limiting watering to 3 to 4 times a week and to avoid mowing when the lawn is damp or wet.
About Senske Lawn & Tree Care:
Senske Lawn & Tree Care is a leading lawn, tree and pest control service provider that is locally owned and operated, with its corporate office based in Kennewick, Washington. It has been a trusted source of lawn, tree and pest control services since 1947 across Washington, Idaho, and Utah, as well as pest control in Las Vegas, Nevada. To see what Senske can do for you, visit http://www.senske.com.
