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WHO releases new principles for ethical human genomic data collection and sharing: 11/20/2024 7:37:59 AM; The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a set of principles for the ethical collection, access, use and sharing of human genomic data. Created with guidance from the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Genomics (TAG-G) and other international experts, these principles establish a global approach to help protect individual rights, promote equity and foster responsible …
FDA Roundup: 11/20/2024 7:12:08 AM; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency: • Today, the FDA issued a request for information (RFI) on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood, seeking data and information from the seafood industry, academia, state and federal agencies, as well as other interested entities, on PFAS …
Why mental health is crucial in successful recovery for Ukraine’s war-wounded: 11/20/2024 2:23:18 AM; Since the escalation of war in Ukraine in February 2022, an estimated 300,000 have registered as people living with physical disabilities, according to the country’s Ministry of Social Policy.
Pangea Biomed Named to Fast Company’s Fourth Annual List of the Next Big Things in Tech: 11/19/2024 4:41:14 PM; Pangea Biomed, the startup behind the advanced cancer intelligence AI platform ENLIGHT, today announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s fourth annual Next Big Things in Tech list, honoring emerging technology that has a profound impact for industries.
Study reveals significant global disparities in cancer care across different countries: 11/19/2024 9:34:12 AM; A recent analysis reveals striking disparities in the cost and availability of cancer drugs across different regions of the globe, with significant gaps between high- and low-income countries.
AMA furthers policy to address nation’s growing drug supply shortages: 11/15/2024 7:10:50 PM; With drug shortages reaching the highest they have been in a decade, the American Medical Association (AMA) today adopted policy during the Interim Meeting of its House of Delegates furthering its work to address this worsening public health issue.
AMA supports firmer standards for nonprofit hospital charity care: 11/13/2024 7:23:53 AM; To ensure nonprofit hospitals adhere to their charitable mission and justify their tax-exempt status, physicians and medical students at the Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies so financial assistance reaches patients in need.
Christina DiArcangelo Releases Powerful New Book, “Rescuing Mom,” Shining a Spotlight on Elder Abuse and Mental Health: 11/12/2024 6:22:00 PM; Christina DiArcangelo, a renowned global entrepreneur, CEO, and patient advocate, has released her powerful new book, “Rescuing Mom.” This eye-opening and deeply personal narrative takes readers on a journey through the struggles of elder abuse and mental illness, told through the lens of a daughter’s unwavering love and determination to save her mother.
Future Fields Debuts Instar 1.0: A Biofactory With 30 Times the Output of Conventional Protein Technology: 11/12/2024 4:43:39 PM; Future Fields, the sustainable fly biotechnology company, today announced the launch of a new service line as well as the factory that will support the company’s enterprise growth.
When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow, a new study shows: 11/12/2024 4:17:43 PM; There’s no doubt that exercise does a body good. Regular activity not only strengthens muscles but can bolster our bones, blood vessels, and immune system.
World No Tobacco Day: Unmasking the appeal: 11/11/2024 10:00:00 AM; WHO is pleased to announce the theme for the 2025 World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) campaign: “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco and Nicotine Products.” This year, the campaign will focus on revealing the tactics that the tobacco and nicotine industries use to make their harmful products seem attractive.
AdvaMed Statement on Election 2024: 11/11/2024 9:30:12 AM; AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, released the following statement on the 2024 election from President and CEO Scott Whitaker: “We congratulate President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance and welcome new members of Congress on both sides of the aisle.
Henkel and Linxens join forces to enhance patient comfort in medical wearables enabled by printed electronics: 11/11/2024 5:13:20 AM; Henkel and Linxens have announced a collaboration to drive the integration of advanced technologies for medical wearables based on printed electronics.
AdvaMed: Final CMS Payment Rules Contain Significant Victories for Patients: 11/8/2024 12:28:40 PM; AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, said two new final payment rules from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2025 contain several important provisions that will improve access to care and improve outcomes for millions of Medicare beneficiaries.
Johnson & Johnson submits applications in the U.S. and EU seeking approval of DARZALEX FASPRO® / DARZALEX® as subcutaneous monotherapy for high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma: 11/8/2024 12:12:41 PM; Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) today announced the submission of regulatory applications to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking approval of a new indication for DARZALEX FASPRO ® (daratumumab and hyaluronidase-fihj) in the U.S.
FDA Proposes Ending Use of Oral Phenylephrine as OTC Monograph Nasal Decongestant Active Ingredient After Extensive Review: 11/8/2024 12:05:51 PM; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is proposing to remove oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient that can be used in over-the-counter (OTC) monograph drug products for the temporary relief of nasal congestion after an agency review of the available data determined that oral phenylephrine is not effective for this use.
Introducing Bye Bye Baby Biometrics: A Movement Backed by Doctors and Parents to Expose Fear-Based Marketing in the Baby Tech Industry: 11/7/2024 10:00:42 AM; Today, a coalition of 100+ pediatricians, OB-GYNs, sleep specialists, parents, and industry advocates, including the team behind Harbor, launched the Bye Bye Baby Biometrics Advocacy Group.
Blue Water Spa Wins RALtoday’s Inaugural “Best Salon and Spa” Award: 10/29/2024 8:00:00 AM; Blue Water Medical Spa (BWS) has been named the ’Best Spa in Raleigh, NC ’ by RALtoday in their inaugural Best of Raleigh Awards for 2024. This recognition places BWS among the city’s top destinations, alongside prestigious names like The Umstead Resort and Spa, Red Hat Amphitheater, A Place at the Table, and Stanbury.
Pangea Biomed Begins Pilot Collaboration with the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute to Improve Cancer Therapy Precision: 10/24/2024 9:00:00 AM; Pangea Biomed, the startup behind the advanced cancer response prediction platform ENLIGHT, today announced the beginning of a pilot collaboration with the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU).
Smithsonian Receives $40 Million Grant From Lilly Endowment: 10/22/2024 2:07:40 PM; The Smithsonian received a momentous $40 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. that will support the Institution’s celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary—or semiquincentennial.