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Healthcare Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

AF Gruppen Secures Contract for New Aker Hospital Structural Project

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has been awarded a NOK 212 million contract by Helse Sør-Øst RHF to build the Structural Shell Somatics Base West at New Aker hospital. The project includes groundwork, concrete foundations, and prefabricated structures, with work starting … Read the full press release

Orano Commits to Supporting Cancer Prevention and Employee Well-being by Joining “Working with Cancer” Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Orano has signed the “Working with Cancer” pledge, joining a global initiative led by Publicis Chair and CEO Arthur Sadoun to promote cancer prevention and support employees affected by cancer. The pledge reflects Orano’s commitment to employee well-being … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Unveils Lipid Saver™: A Sustainable Innovation for Fatty Acid Collection and Storage

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced Lipid Saver™, a new solution designed for the collection, transport, and storage of fatty acids from whole blood samples. The innovative card allows for easy sample collection and long-term preservation at room temperature, eliminating the … Read the full press release

University of Exeter Researchers Receive £400,000 Grant to Advance Innovative Type 1 Diabetes Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Exeter have been awarded nearly £400,000 from the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge to explore innovative treatments for type 1 diabetes. Led by Dr. Craig Beall and Dr. Tom Piers, the project will … Read the full press release

Lifecare Transitions to Euronext Oslo Børs as It Moves Closer to Market with Innovative Diabetes Technology

(IN BRIEF) Lifecare, a Norwegian medtech company developing implantable sensors for glucose and biomarker monitoring, has transitioned from Euronext Growth Oslo to the main Euronext Oslo Børs market. This marks a significant milestone for the company, with a market capitalization … Read the full press release

Wainzua Receives EU Recommendation for Treating Hereditary Amyloidosis, Offering New Monthly Self-Administered Option

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Ionis’ drug Wainzua (eplontersen) has been recommended for approval in the European Union for treating hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTRv-PN) in adults with stage 1 or 2 polyneuropathy. Based on the positive results from the NEURO-TTRansform Phase … Read the full press release

GSK and Cambridge University Join Forces with £50 Million Investment to Tackle Kidney and Respiratory Diseases Using AI

(IN BRIEF) GSK and the University of Cambridge have announced a £50 million, five-year collaboration called the Cambridge-GSK Translational Immunology Collaboration (CG-TIC) to accelerate research and development in kidney and respiratory diseases. The initiative combines GSK’s expertise in immunology and … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk’s Oral Semaglutide Reduces Cardiovascular Risk by 14% in Type 2 Diabetes Patients, SOUL Trial Shows

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk’s SOUL trial has shown that oral semaglutide reduces the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) by 14% in adults with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease or chronic kidney disease. The trial involved 9,650 … Read the full press release

Sanofi and CD&R Join Forces to Propel Opella’s Global Consumer Healthcare Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi and CD&R have entered exclusive negotiations for CD&R to acquire a 50% controlling stake in Opella, Sanofi’s consumer healthcare business, while Sanofi retains a significant share. The partnership aims to support Opella’s growth as a global leader … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk’s Alhemo® Recommended for European Approval as First Once-Daily Subcutaneous Treatment for Haemophilia A and B with Inhibitors

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk’s Alhemo® (concizumab) has been recommended for approval by the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP). If approved, Alhemo® will become the first once-daily subcutaneous prophylactic treatment for people aged 12 … Read the full press release

Sanofi and Orano Med Partner to Drive Development of Advanced Radioligand Cancer Therapies

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi and Orano Med have partnered to accelerate the development of next-generation radioligand therapies (RLTs) for rare cancers. By combining their expertise, they aim to advance treatments using lead-212 (212Pb) alpha-emitting isotopes, which target and destroy cancer cells … Read the full press release

German Researchers Advance 6G Technology with Focus on Security, Digital Twins, and Telediagnostics

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TU Dresden are leading initiatives to develop 6G mobile communication technologies, with commercial availability expected by 2030. These projects focus on key advancements such as digital twins for reliable … Read the full press release

OMRON Healthcare introduceert nieuwe bloeddrukmeters met AI-aangedreven AFib-detectietechnologie; lancering in Europa september 2024

HET NIEUWE INTELLISENSE AFIB-ALGORITME ONTDEKT MOGELIJKE ATRIUMFIBRILLATIE BIJ ELKE CONTROLE VAN DE BLOEDDRUK, VERBETERT VROEGE DETECTIE EN MOGELIJKE PREVENTIE VAN ERNSTIGE COMPLICATIES (IN HET KORT) OMRON Healthcare introduceert nieuwe bloeddrukmeters met een door AI aangedreven technologie voor het detecteren van … Read the full press release

OMRON Healthcare dévoile de nouveaux tensiomètres dotés d’une technologie de détection de la fibrillation auriculaire alimentée par l’IA, lancés en Europe en septembre 2024

LE NOUVEL ALGORITHME INTELLISENSE AFIB DÉTECTE UNE ÉVENTUELLE FIBRILLATION AURICULAIRE LORS DE CHAQUE CONTRÔLE DE LA PRESSION ARTÉRIELLE, AMÉLIORANT AINSI LA DÉTECTION PRÉCOCE ET LA PRÉVENTION ÉVENTUELLE DE COMPLICATIONS GRAVES (ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) OMRON Healthcare a dévoilé une nouvelle gamme … Read the full press release

OMRON Healthcare presenta i nuovi misuratori della pressione sanguigna con tecnologia di rilevamento della fibrillazione atriale (AFib) basata sull’IA, in arrivo in Europa a settembre 2024

IL NUOVO ALGORITMO INTELLISENSE AFIB RILEVA UNA POSSIBILE FIBRILLAZIONE ATRIALE AD OGNI CONTROLLO DELLA PRESSIONE SANGUIGNA, INCREMENTANDO LE POSSIBILITÀ DI RILEVAZIONE PRECOCE E PREVENZIONE DI COMPLICAZIONI POTENZIALMENTE GRAVI (NOTIZIA IN BREVE) OMRON Healthcare ha lanciato una nuova gamma di misuratori … Read the full press release

OMRON Healthcare presenta los nuevos tensiómetros con tecnología de detección de fibrilación auricular (FA) e inteligencia artificial (IA), que se lanzarán en Europa en septiembre de 2024

EL NUEVO ALGORITMO AFIB INTELLISENSE DETECTA UNA POSIBLE FIBRILACIÓN AURICULAR EN CADA CONTROL DE PRESIÓN, MEJORANDO LA DETECCIÓN TEMPRANA Y LA POSIBLE PREVENCIÓN DE COMPLICACIONES GRAVES (NOTICIA EN BREVE) OMRON Healthcare ha lanzado nuevos tensiómetros equipados con tecnología de detección … Read the full press release

Aalborg University Researchers Discover Genetic Marker Linked to Severe Ulcerative Colitis, Paving the Way for Personalized Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Researchers have identified the genetic variant HLA-DRB1*01:03, which is strongly linked to severe ulcerative colitis. About 3% of patients carry this variant, and of those, over 40% required major surgery within three years of diagnosis. (PRESS RELEASE) AALBORG, … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Presents New Data at IDWeek 2024, Showcasing Progress in Respiratory Disease Prevention and Vaccine Innovation

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca presented significant advancements in the prevention of infectious diseases at IDWeek 2024, showcasing its dedication to addressing respiratory infections caused by RSV, hMPV, and COVID-19. The company revealed promising data across its portfolio, including Beyfortus, an antibody … Read the full press release

Fresenius Medical Care Unveils Xenios 2.0: Next-Generation ECLS System with Advanced Safety and Connectivity Features

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care’s subsidiary, Xenios AG, has launched Xenios 2.0, a new system for extracorporeal life support (ECLS) that serves patients from neonates to adults. Approved under the new Medical Device Regulation (MDR), Xenios 2.0 offers advanced safety … Read the full press release

CompuGroup Medical Appoints Dr. Thomas Speckmann as Global Communications Head to Strengthen Corporate Strategy

(IN BRIEF) CompuGroup Medical (CGM) has appointed Dr. Thomas Speckmann as its Global Head of Communications, starting November 1, 2024. Dr. Speckmann, an experienced communications expert with a background in both politics and business, has previously worked with the Federal … Read the full press release