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March 26, 2018 11:30
Janssen Announces Positive CHMP Opinion for JULUCA™▼ (dolutegravir/rilpivirine)
The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a Positive Op
March 22, 2018 15:45
Morinaga Milk‘s New Probiotic Strain, Bifidobacterium breve A1, May Prevent Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:2264), a leading Japanese dairy product company, today announced the results of a new study investigating the preventive effects of its new probiotic strain Bif
March 21, 2018 13:05
Favorable safety profile of Pradaxa® (dabigatran etexilate) confirmed in large prospective real-world analysis
New data from one of the largest prospective ongoing global studies examining the use of oral antithrombotics for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) in clinical practice, GLORIA™-AF, were p
March 20, 2018 11:30
FDA grants Fast Track designation to nintedanib for the treatment of systemic sclerosis with associated interstitial lung disease
Boehringer Ingelheim announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to nintedanib for the treatment of systemic sclerosis with associated interstit
March 16, 2018 16:40
Nocturia: the most common cause of a poor night’s sleep, say experts on World Sleep Day
On World Sleep Day, scientists are highlighting the number one reason that people are waking up at night - nocturia (otherwise known as the need to get up and urinate more than once during the night).
March 15, 2018 17:10
Ferring Announces Positive Outcome of European Decentralised Procedure (DCP) for Testavan®, a Treatment for Men with Hypogonadism
Ferring Pharmaceuticals today announced the positive outcome of the European Decentralised Procedure (DCP) for Testavan® (transdermal testosterone gel 2%), a testosterone replacement therapy for adult
March 13, 2018 13:20
New Study Investigates the Performance of Masimo SpHb® During Acute Bleeding and After Fluid Resuscitation
Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today the findings of a recently published study in which researchers at Cairo University in Egypt evaluated the accuracy and trending of Masimo noninvasive and continu
March 07, 2018 15:35
Historic Student Exchange Programme Agreed between Konkuk University, Seoul, and St George’s University, Grenada
Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea, has signed an agreement with St George’s University, Grenada, to enable students of Veterinary Medicine from each university to enter a one-year exchange progr
March 07, 2018 15:15
March of Dimes and Ferring Announce New Prematurity Research Center at Imperial College London
March of Dimes and Ferring Pharmaceuticals today announced that March of Dimes has selected Imperial College London as the first European partner to join its network of Prematurity Research Centers wo
March 07, 2018 13:25
Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly expand heart failure programme for empagliflozin with new exercise capacity trials
Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced plans to expand their clinical trial programme for empagliflozin in chronic heart failure with the EMPERIAL clinical trials.
March 06, 2018 17:55
Boehringer Ingelheim Starts New Campaign: ‘Why wait in IPF?’
On Rare Disease Day, 28 February, Boehringer Ingelheim emphasises the question: ‘Why wait in IPF?´ while awareness activities are focussing on highlighting the benefits of early diagnosis and consider
March 05, 2018 14:35
Octapharma Group Publishes 2017 Annual Results Reporting Revenue of €1.72 Billion and Operating Income of €349 Million
Over the last six years, the Octapharma Group has accomplished a remarkable compound annual growth rate of 15% and reports another record-breaking result for 2017, with sales of €1.72 billion - €120 m
March 05, 2018 13:35
Statement from Herbalife CEO Rich Goudis
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) released the following statement today: “The performance and resiliency of our Company is rooted in our purpose to make the world healthier and happier. For those who aren’t
March 02, 2018 21:10
Leading Nephrology Care Center in India Adopts Masimo Technologies Across Continuum of Care
Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today that NU Hospitals, a leading nephrology care center in India, has standardized on Masimo technologies across the continuum of care. NU Hospitals have entered into
March 02, 2018 15:45
Hospital Quality Institute, California Hospital Association & Patient Safety Movement Foundation Form Partnership to Enhance Patient Safety Data Transparency
The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI), the California Hospital Association and the Patient Safety Movement Foundation (PSMF) have formed a partnership to accelerate the reduction of medical errors and
March 02, 2018 14:10
President Clinton Addresses Healthcare Leaders to Cap World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit
How would US President Clinton change healthcare if he were President of the United States today? That was one of many questions answered as the 42nd President of the United States met with healthcare
February 26, 2018 15:50
The 6th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit Kicked off with an Important Announcement about the Progress Being Made to Save Lives in Hospital Settings
The 6th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit kicked off with an important announcement about the progress being made to save lives in hospital settings. Nearly 4,600 hospitals in 4
February 26, 2018 03:00
LMD Leads Revolution in Smartphone as Medical Device, Driving Growth of Remote Medical Consultation
Leman Micro Devices(LMD), the developer of regulated consumer healthcare products that is backed by major players within the mobile device industry, has announced that its V-Sensor and App integrated
February 23, 2018 17:10
Mother Who Lost Infant Son to Medical Error to Join Panel at World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit
New mother Deahna Visscher was feeling hopeful. Although her son Grant had been born with a heart defect, he was doing very well after surgery. Just 11-days old, doctors felt he could soon leave the h
February 22, 2018 17:55
Medical Technology Leaders to Discuss Open Data During World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit
The medical technology field spans a multi-billion dollar market, and corporate competitiveness has long been viewed as the key to staying ahead. But Joe Kiani, Chairman, and CEO of the medical techno
February 22, 2018 16:25
Ferring Pharmaceuticals and MSD Announce Completion of Largest Clinical Trial Ever Conducted in Postpartum Haemorrhage
Ferring Pharmaceuticals and MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A., through its MSD for Mothers initiative, today announced the completion of CHAMPION (Carbetocin Haemorrhage Preven
February 21, 2018 13:55
Cognate Completes Management Buyout and Raises Growth Capital to Fund Commercial Cellular Therapy Manufacturing Expansion
Cognate BioServices, a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (“CDMO”) in the global cellular therapies industry, announced today it has completed a management buyout (“MBO”) and
February 20, 2018 17:30
Takeda Announces Its Certification in Select Group of Global Top Employers® 2018
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO: 4502), (“Takeda”) today announced it has become part of a select group of only thirteen (13) companies and one of two pharmaceuticals to receive global To
February 20, 2018 16:10
World Patient Safety Summit is Sold Out But Space is Available at the Breakout Sessions, Held the Day after the World Summit, at the Royal Society in London
The latest advances in vaccine safety, reducing unnecessary C-sections and person & patient engagement will be among the varied breakout sessions offered the day after the 6th Annual World Patient Saf
February 19, 2018 12:00
FDA Grants Marketing Authorization to Banyan Biomarkers for the First Diagnostic Blood Test for Traumatic Brain Injury
Banyan Biomarkers, Inc., a pioneer in developing biomarkers for traumatic brain injury (TBI), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the De Novo request for the c
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