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Rheinmetall to Supply Bundeswehr with 120 Mobile Aid Stations for Enhanced Military Medical Care

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract by the Bundeswehr to provide up to 120 mobile aid stations, with the first delivery scheduled for December 2025. The order, valued in the high double-digit million-euro range, includes ten ballistic-protected and … Read the full press release

Evonik Partners with ST Pharm to Accelerate RNA Therapeutic Development

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has partnered with ST Pharm to enhance its RNA and nucleic acid therapeutic services, combining ST Pharm’s expertise in customized nucleic acids with Evonik’s advanced lipid and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) drug product development solutions. This collaboration aims … Read the full press release

Empa Researchers Develop Nanocomplexes to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Infections in Eye Surgery

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen are developing new nanocomplexes to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria and protect eye tissue following cataract surgery. Supported by the Heinz A. Oertli Fund for Ophthalmology, these nanocomplexes, based on … Read the full press release

CompuGroup Medical’s Leadership Fully Supports CVC’s €22.00 Tender Offer, Recommends Shareholder Acceptance

(IN BRIEF) CompuGroup Medical’s governing bodies have endorsed CVC Capital Partners’ voluntary public tender offer, recommending that shareholders accept the proposed price of €22.00 per share. Following a thorough evaluation of the offer, including fairness opinions from Deutsche Bank and … Read the full press release

University of York Leads £31 Million Initiative to Transform Adult Social Care Research

(IN BRIEF) The University of York has assumed a leading role in advancing adult social care research, with Professor Yvonne Birks becoming the first director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Social Care Research … Read the full press release

Fresenius Medical Care Tops BCG’s Gender Diversity Index Germany for 2024, Recognized for Outstanding Commitment to Equality

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care (FME) has been named the top company in Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Gender Diversity Index Germany for 2024, rising from 29th place the previous year. The recognition, featured in Manager Magazin, acknowledges FME’s progress in … Read the full press release

ESC Highlights Growing Cardio-Oncology Crisis and Announces New Conference to Address Critical Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has raised concerns over the growing incidence of cancer therapy-induced cardiovascular disease (CVD), warning of a potential cardio-oncology “epidemic” due to increasing cancer survival rates and aging populations. To address this, the … Read the full press release

Tolebrutinib Receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

(IN BRIEF) The FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to tolebrutinib for treating adults with non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (nrSPMS), following positive results from the HERCULES phase 3 study. The study showed tolebrutinib delayed disability progression by 31% and … Read the full press release

Roche Launches Upgraded cobas Systems 2.0 to Revolutionize Molecular Diagnostics Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Roche has received CE certification for its enhanced cobas® 6800/8800 systems 2.0, introducing significant improvements in laboratory diagnostics. The upgrade streamlines operations by reducing downtime, consolidating test menus, and increasing throughput, supported by innovative TAGS technology that detects … Read the full press release

Roche Vabysmo Prefilled Syringe Gains EU Approval, Transforming Retinal Disease Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Roche’s Vabysmo® (faricimab) prefilled syringe has received European Medicines Agency approval for treating three major retinal conditions: neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and macular edema caused by retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Serving over nine … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Study Identifies Key Milestones and Health Challenges in Ageing Dogs

(IN BRIEF) A University of Liverpool study, funded by BSAVA PetSavers, examines the ageing process in dogs, identifying 12.5 years as the average age when veterinarians consider them senior, though this varies by breed. Smaller breeds like Jack Russell Terriers … Read the full press release

TUM and UCSF Collaborate on Engineered Immune Cells to Target Inflammatory Disorders

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from UCSF and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed engineered regulatory immune cells to precisely modulate the immune system, addressing conditions like type 1 diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and organ transplant rejection. Unlike traditional immunosuppressants, this … Read the full press release

ZEISS and Mindpeak Partner to Revolutionize Pathology with AI-Driven Multiplex Immunofluorescence Solution

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions and AI pathology leader Mindpeak have joined forces to develop an integrated Multiplex Immunofluorescence (mIF) solution. Combining ZEISS’ advanced imaging technologies with Mindpeak’s AI-driven pathology algorithms, the solution targets research, diagnostics, and clinical applications. … Read the full press release

Evotec and Novo Nordisk Expand LAB eN² Program and Select First Projects to Advance Cardiometabolic Research

(IN BRIEF) Evotec and Novo Nordisk’s LAB eN² program, a translational drug discovery accelerator, has selected its first three academic research projects focused on addressing cardiometabolic diseases. The projects, from Boston University, Harvard University in collaboration with Mass General Brigham, … Read the full press release

Roche Presents Promising Data on Bispecific Antibodies at ASH 2024, Highlighting Advancements in Lymphoma Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Roche presented new data at the ASH 2024 meeting highlighting the effectiveness of its bispecific antibodies, Columvi and Lunsumio, in treating lymphomas. Long-term studies show durable remissions and immune system recovery with fixed-duration therapies, while real-world data emphasize … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Unveil Breakthrough Filter Technology to Combat PFAS Contamination in Drinking Water

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a groundbreaking filtration method to remove harmful PFAS (“forever chemicals”) from drinking water. Using advanced metal-organic framework (MOF) compounds made of zirconium carboxylate, the filters are more effective … Read the full press release

Novartis Announces Compelling Long-Term Results for Scemblix® in Phase III ASC4FIRST Trial, Highlighting Superiority in Treating Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has announced promising 96-week results from the Phase III ASC4FIRST trial, showcasing Scemblix® (asciminib) as a superior treatment for newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia in the chronic phase (Ph+ CML-CP). Scemblix achieved significantly higher major … Read the full press release

The Hidden Gem of Deep Plane Facelifts

(IN BRIEF) A transformative experience led a woman from the U.S. to Greece for a deep plane facelift performed by Dr. Papaioannou in Thessaloniki. Renowned as a discreet yet exceptional surgeon, Dr. Papaioannou combines artistry with surgical precision, restoring youthful … Read the full press release

Study Reveals Cancer-Detection Dogs Can Accurately Identify Bladder Cancer in Other Dogs

(IN BRIEF) A study led by the University of Bristol and published in Veterinary and Comparative Oncology has demonstrated that trained dogs can accurately detect bladder cancer in other dogs through urine samples. Using a non-invasive method, the dogs achieved … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin’s School of Nursing & Midwifery Earns Bronze Athena Swan Award for Gender Equality

(IN BRIEF) Trinity College Dublin’s School of Nursing & Midwifery has received the Bronze Athena Swan Award, recognizing its commitment to advancing gender equality and fostering inclusivity in education and healthcare. This achievement reflects the collaborative efforts of the School’s … Read the full press release