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February 26, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Zalgen Labs Expects to Expand Following Rapid Ebola Test Approval (VIDEO)

It’s called a gamechanger: a rapid diagnostic test for Ebola has recently been approved and a startup Germantown company, Zalgen Labs, played a part in the development of that test. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can find more information about this development and the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Consortium that made it happen on its website. […]

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February 25, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Team Behind Rapid Ebola Test Meeting This Week (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Dr. Luis Branco of Zalgen Labs in Germantown says the team that helped develop the rapid diagnostic test for Ebola will be meeting this week in New Orleans to discuss recent developments and to plan the future in the fight against this deadly virus. The rapid test was recently approved […]

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February 25, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Dr. Branco on Rapid Ebola Test: “Incredibly Proud” (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Dr. Luis Branco of Zalgen Labs in Germantown shares his pride for the medical staff and scientists who worked as a team on the rapid Ebola diagnostic test. He credits a lot of dedication “on both sides of the ocean” to make it possible so quickly. Take a look: According […]

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February 25, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Zalgen Labs May Need to Expand in Germantown (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Dr. Luis Branco of Zalgen Labs said his Germantown company may need to hire more employees and expand its lab space if the demand for the rapid diagnostic Ebola test is great. The World Health Organization recently approved the Ebola test and FDA approval is pending, according to Dr. Branco. […]

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February 24, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Rapid Ebola Test: “It’s a Game Changer” (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Zalgen Labs’ co-founder Dr. Luis Branco says the rapid test to diagnose Ebola is a game changer when it comes to fighting the spread of this deadly virus. Take a look: Related:

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February 24, 2015 | Sonya Burke

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Zalgen Labs Founder on Rapid Ebola Test (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Dr. Luis Branco of Zalgen Labs in Germantown says a rapid test for diagnosing Ebola has been approved by the World Health Organization and he expects the test will also receive FDA approval as early as this week. According to Branco, Zalgen Labs helped develop the test along with a […]

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February 23, 2015 | Staff Writer

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Zalgen Labs Expects Approval This Week (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Zalgen Labs’ co-founder Dr. Luis Branco said he expects FDA approval this week for the rapid diagnostic test for Ebola. http://youtu.be/U3nkcbInrAk The breakthrough test was approved last week by the World Health Organization. Related:

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January 20, 2015 | Sonya Burke

The Heroin Epidemic in Montgomery County (VIDEO)

Montgomery County is seeing an increase in the number of heroin-related deaths around the county. But there is help and hope for those struggling with this serious addiction. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke has more from the Avery Road Treatment Center in Rockville. Governor-elect Larry Hogan said one of the first things he will do after he’s […]

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January 15, 2015 | Sonya Burke

The New Heroin and Addiction (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Meghan Westwood, the executive director of the Avery Road Treatment Center, tells us about the heroin on the streets today and how it hooks its users. Related:

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January 15, 2015 | Sonya Burke

“We are Seeing A Huge Number of Overdoses in Montgomery County” (VIDEO)

In this MyMCMedia Extra Video, Meghan Westwood, the executive director of the Avery Road Treatment Center, tells us that heroin addicted patient admissions are up significantly at the Avery Road Treatment Center and she said heroin related overdoses are way up across the county. Related:

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