Author Archive: AZBio

Arizona Legislators – Champions for Children With Rare Diseases

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Saturday, February 29, 2020 is Rare Disease Day. At the Arizona Legislature, SB1571 , sponsored by Senator Kate Brophy McGee, would expand Arizona’s ability to screen newborns for two serious and too often deadly rare  diseases, SMA and X-ALD so that they can be detected and treated early, providing there children with a better chance at healthier lives. The bill passed unanimously out of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and is moving through the legislative process. Continue reading→

Your Opportunity to Virtually Join the Arizona MedTech Thank You Tour

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This week AZBio will be in Washington, D.C. meeting with our Arizona Congressional Delegation and thanking them for their work and support in permanently repealing the Medical Device Excise Tax.   AZBio will be joining medtech leaders from across the country as part of the annual AdvaMed Fly-In.  Even if you are not able to be with us LIVE in Washington, D.C.  you can share your thanks with your Representative and Senators electronically by clicking here. Continue reading→

Getting a head start – The Advantages of New Born Screening

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The purpose of newborn screening is to detect potentially fatal or disabling conditions in newborns as early as possible, often before the infant displays any signs or symptoms of a disease or condition.  Arizona Legislators  and Patient Advocates are working together to ensure Arizona babies are tested for additional conditions where early intervention can make a world of difference for patients and their families. Continue reading→