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Irish Startup Nua Surgical Secures €6.5M Series A Funding Led by EQT Life Sciences to Advance Maternal Health Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Nua Surgical, an Irish medical device company, has raised €6.5 million in a Series A funding round led by EQT Life Sciences, with participation from Kidron Capital, Texas Medical Center Venture Fund, Enterprise Ireland, and other investors. The … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Partners with St Cuthbert’s Students and Mersey Care NHS Trust to Transform Peasley Cross Hospital’s Garden

(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM partnered with St Cuthbert’s Catholic High School and Mersey Care NHS Trust to transform a garden at Peasley Cross Hospital, enhancing it into a therapeutic space for patients and staff. As part of its commitment to social … Read the full press release

ORLEN Joins Poland’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity to Support Paediatric Cancer Care

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has announced its participation in the 33rd Finale of Poland’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) on January 26, 2025, to support paediatric oncology and haematology wards. The fundraiser aims to purchase advanced diagnostic equipment for 18 … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler and Ariceum Therapeutics Forge Global Supply Agreement for Critical Medical Radionuclides

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler and Ariceum Therapeutics have signed a global supply agreement for critical medical radionuclides Actinium-225 (Ac-225) and Lutetium-177 (Lu-177). The radionuclides will be used in Ariceum’s lead radiopharmaceutical drug, satoreotide, targeting hard-to-treat cancers such as small … Read the full press release

HCG and Accenture Partner to Pioneer AI-Powered Cancer Research and Precision Treatments in South Asia

(IN BRIEF) HealthCare Global Enterprises (HCG) has partnered with Accenture to advance cancer research and treatment using cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and deep learning. This collaboration combines HCG’s oncology expertise with Accenture’s global proficiency in AI and data analytics … Read the full press release

Valio Partners with Denps to Develop Premium Protein Supplement for Korea’s Health-Conscious Market

(IN BRIEF) Valio has partnered with Denps to create Denmark Protein Story, a premium protein supplement for Korea’s health-conscious market, featuring Valio’s lactose-free ingredient, Valio Eila® MPC 65. This high-protein milk concentrate makes up 40% of the product, offering both … Read the full press release

EESC Calls for European Action Plan on Rare Diseases to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment

(IN BRIEF) The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has called for a comprehensive European Action Plan on Rare Diseases by 2030, urging the EU and Member States to enhance cooperation and ensure equal access to diagnosis and treatment. At … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim Launches EURICAN® L4 Vaccine to Combat Rising Leptospirosis Threat in Dogs

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has launched EURICAN® L4, a new vaccine designed to protect dogs from leptospirosis, a potentially fatal disease spread through contaminated soil and water. Available in France and expanding across Europe in 2025, the vaccine targets four … Read the full press release

QIAGEN Expands QIAstat-Dx Operations with New Innovation Hub in Barcelona

(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN is investing in a new innovation hub in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, to enhance its QIAstat-Dx syndromic testing platform. Opening in 2026, the 8,000-square-meter site will house operations across research, manufacturing, and regulatory functions, focusing on advancing … Read the full press release

Adyen Partners with Doctolib to Revolutionize Financial Services for Medical Professionals

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has partnered with Doctolib to enhance financial services for medical professionals across Europe. Initially launched in France and Italy, the collaboration enables healthcare providers to streamline administrative tasks with integrated payment solutions and financial tools, allowing them … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler’s Theralugand® Gains EU Approval for Advanced Cancer Therapies

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has approved Theralugand®, Eckert & Ziegler’s high-purity Lutetium-177 chloride, for routine clinical use across the European Economic Area. This approval allows its application in targeted cancer therapies, such as for neuroendocrine tumors and metastatic prostate … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim Introduces VETMEDIN® Solution, a Liquid Treatment for Canine Heart Failure

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has launched VETMEDIN® Solution, the first FDA-approved liquid treatment for congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs caused by myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) or dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). The solution provides a convenient, twice-daily alternative to tablets, … Read the full press release

Novartis Gains EU Approval for Kisqali® to Broaden Early Breast Cancer Treatment Options

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has secured European Commission approval for Kisqali® (ribociclib) in combination with endocrine therapy (ET) as an adjuvant treatment for high-risk hormone receptor-positive (HR+), HER2-negative early breast cancer (EBC). The approval, based on the Phase III NATALEE trial, … Read the full press release

University of Southampton to Lead National Effort to Tackle Maternity Care Disparities

(IN BRIEF) The University of Southampton is leading a collaboration within the £50 million NIHR Challenge: Maternity Disparities consortium to address inequalities in maternity care across the UK. The initiative aims to improve health outcomes by focusing on preconception and … Read the full press release

Study Links Depression to Menstrual Pain, Highlighting the Need for Holistic Healthcare

(IN BRIEF) A study by researchers from China and the UK has identified a link between depression and menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea), suggesting depression may cause rather than result from period pain. Using Mendelian randomisation, the team analyzed genetic data from … Read the full press release

New Insights into Alzheimer’s Disease Uncovered by University of Liverpool Study

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Liverpool have identified a new mechanism in Alzheimer’s disease involving the interaction between Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) and talin, a synaptic scaffold protein. This study reveals that disruptions in this mechanical signaling pathway … Read the full press release

Philips and AWS Join Forces to Revolutionize Cloud-Based Diagnostics and Improve Healthcare Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Philips expands its partnership with AWS to offer cloud-based diagnostic solutions that streamline workflows and improve patient outcomes across multiple healthcare specialties. The integration of generative AI will enable clinicians to work more efficiently, freeing up valuable time … Read the full press release

Roche to Acquire Poseida Therapeutics, Advancing Leadership in Cell Therapy Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced the acquisition of Poseida Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in off-the-shelf CAR-T cell therapies, for $9.00 per share in cash, totaling approximately $1 billion. Poseida stockholders may also receive up to $4.00 per share … Read the full press release

Roche’s SKYSCRAPER-01 Study: Update on Tiragolumab’s Role in Advanced Lung Cancer Therapy

(IN BRIEF) Roche provided an update on its Phase III SKYSCRAPER-01 study, evaluating tiragolumab in combination with Tecentriq® for patients with PD-L1-high, advanced, or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The study did not meet its primary endpoint of improving … Read the full press release

Liverpool City Region Launches Health Tech Business Incubation Centre to Boost Innovation and Growth

(IN BRIEF) The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has launched the Health Tech Business Incubation Centre (Health BIC) at STFC Daresbury Laboratory, backed by £1.8 million from the Life Sciences Innovation Zone Programme. Designed to support health and life sciences … Read the full press release