Dengue Fever Expected to Surge in Southern Europe, US, and Africa This Decade, WHO Scientist Warns
October 10, 2023 : Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection, is expected to surge in southern Europe, the United States, and Africa this decade, according to a warning from a senior World Health Organization (WHO) scientist.
Solid State Lasers Market to Reach US$ 2.3 Billion by 2033, Driven by Rising Usage in Medical and Telecommunication Sectors
October 9, 2023 : The global solid-state lasers market is expected to reach US$ 2.3 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% from 2023 to 2033, according to a recent report by Future Market Insights (FMI).
Ohio State Awarded $4.5 Million to Monitor Effects of Medications During Pregnancy.
October 9, 2023 : The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine has received a $4.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a translational research resource platform to monitor the effects of therapeutics on placental health in pregnancy.
MedAlliance Acquired by Cordis in Landmark Deal, Expanding Access to Innovative Heart Disease Treatment
October 6, 2023 :MedAlliance, a pioneering Swiss medical device startup, has been acquired by Cordis, a Johnson & Johnson company, in a landmark USD 1.135 billion deal. The acquisition, announced on October 6, 2023, is expected to close in the first half of 2024.
Celltrion USA Expands Access to Yuflyma® Through Ventegra® Formulary Placement
October 6, 2023 : Celltrion USA, Inc., a leading biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it has signed a contract with Ventegra®, a major U.S. Medical Benefits Manager (MBM), to add Yuflyma® (adalimumab-aaty) as a preferred formulary product in both public and private insurance markets.
Locally Acquired Malaria Cases in the USA Raise Concerns
October 5, 2023 : The recent reports of locally acquired malaria cases in the United States have raised concerns among health officials. Malaria is a serious mosquito-borne disease that can be fatal if not treated promptly.
Over 100 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized from SF Open-Air Drug Markets in Past 4 Months
October 5, 2023 : Over 100 pounds of fentanyl have been seized from open-air drug markets in San Francisco in the past four months, according to the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD).
Innovative Biopolymer Particle-Based Platform Technology to Develop Vaccine Candidates
October 4, 2023 : Researchers have developed a new biopolymer particle-based platform technology to develop vaccine candidates. The technology uses biocompatible polymers to create particles that can encapsulate and deliver vaccine antigens to the body.
Meijer Enters Health Insurance Space with Blue Cross Blue Shield
October 4, 2023 : Meijer, a leading Midwest retailer, has announced that it will enter the health insurance space in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The new health insurance product, Meijer Health Plan, will be available to Meijer employees and customers in Michigan starting in 2024.
Pneumagen’s Intranasal Flu Antiviral Demonstrates Promise in Phase 2 Human Challenge Study
October 3, 2023 : Pneumagen, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has announced positive results from a phase 2 human challenge study of its intranasal flu antiviral, Neumifil. The study, conducted at a single center in London, UK, enrolled 104 healthy adults who received two doses of Neumifil before being intentionally exposed to the influenza virus.
