Category Archives: Healthcare

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Sweco to Design Landmark Hospital for Kiruna’s Relocation and Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Sweco has been commissioned by Region Norrbotten to design and plan a new regional hospital as part of Kiruna’s relocation three kilometers east due to the expansion of its iron ore mine. The hospital, expected to be completed … Read the full press release

Symrise Aims for Full Ownership of Probi to Strengthen Leadership in Health Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Symrise, a global leader in health and nutrition solutions, has made a public cash offer to acquire the remaining shares of Probi AB, a biotics solutions company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Already holding a 69.7% stake in Probi, … Read the full press release

Fresenius Kabi Highlights Commitment to Combating Antimicrobial Resistance During AMR Awareness Week

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Kabi is addressing the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which causes millions of deaths annually, through sustainable manufacturing, improved antibiotic access, and promoting responsible use. During AMR Awareness Week, the company highlighted its commitment to reducing … Read the full press release

Study Highlights Elevated Bleeding Risks When Combining Anticoagulants with NSAIDs

(IN BRIEF) Research published in the European Heart Journal reveals that combining anticoagulants with NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, or naproxen, significantly increases the risk of internal bleeding. The study, involving over 51,000 patients in Denmark, found that the bleeding … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso Receives EU Recommendation as First Targeted Therapy for Unresectable EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso (osimertinib) has been recommended for approval in the EU for treating adult patients with unresectable, locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR mutations who have not experienced disease progression after platinum-based chemoradiation therapy. This … Read the full press release

EIB Supports €1 Billion Laakso Joint Hospital Project in Helsinki with €100 Million Initial Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided an initial €100 million loan for the construction of the €1 billion Laakso Joint Hospital in Helsinki, which will integrate psychiatric, neurological, geriatric, and palliative care services for 1.7 million Uusimaa … Read the full press release

Repurposing Drugs to Tackle Antimicrobial Resistance: Insights from University of Helsinki Research

(IN BRIEF) In his doctoral research at the University of Helsinki, Matej Zore demonstrated the potential of repurposing the drugs fingolimod and etrasimod, originally developed for autoimmune diseases, to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). These drugs showed notable efficacy against drug-resistant … Read the full press release

Alder Hey Secures £1.1M NIHR Funding to Boost Pediatric Health Research in Partnership with University of Liverpool

(IN BRIEF) Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has secured £1.1 million from the NIHR to upgrade its advanced 3T research MRI scanner, strengthening its partnership with the University of Liverpool in pediatric health research. Matched funding for ophthalmology equipment … Read the full press release

MDC Expands Global Leadership with Acquisition of Lighteum to Advance Medical Device Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) MDC has completed the acquisition of Lighteum, a leader in nitinol-based medical component manufacturing, expanding its capabilities in the medical device industry. The acquisition combines MDC’s expertise in platinum group metals and micromachining with Lighteum’s advanced nitinol processing … Read the full press release

Henkel and Linxens Unveil Self-Heating Medical Wearable to Boost Patient Comfort at MEDICA

(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Linxens are collaborating to advance printed electronics for medical wearables, debuting a skin patch concept featuring self-regulating heating elements designed to enhance patient comfort. The innovation, ideal for applications like pain relief and temperature-regulated drug delivery, … Read the full press release

Professor Philip Baker Appointed UEA Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Medicine and Health Sciences, Strengthening NHS and Research Collaborations

(IN BRIEF) Professor Philip Baker has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor of UEA’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, bringing significant experience in leading medical faculties globally. His appointment aims to strengthen the faculty’s teaching and research capabilities, in close collaboration with … Read the full press release

New Study Finds A&E Departments an Effective Setting for Encouraging Smoking Cessation with Vape Support

(IN BRIEF) A University of East Anglia study found that offering vapes to patients in A&E departments helped boost confidence in quitting smoking. The trial, conducted in six hospitals, showed higher quit rates among those given vape kits versus traditional … Read the full press release

Henkel, Covestro, and Quad Industries Unite to Showcase Next-Gen Medical Wearables with Printed Electronics at MEDICA

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, Covestro, and Quad Industries have joined forces to drive innovation in healthcare wearables through advanced printed electronics. This partnership, showcased at MEDICA, will present a new ECG patch for continuous monitoring, leveraging Henkel’s inks, Covestro’s TPU substrates, … Read the full press release

Tezspire Shows Promise in Reducing Nasal Polyp Symptoms in Phase III Trial for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

(IN BRIEF) A Phase III trial of Tezspire (tezepelumab) by AstraZeneca and Amgen has shown significant benefits for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), reducing both nasal polyp size and congestion compared to a placebo. The WAYPOINT trial … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina Climbs to Second in Global Nutrition Index, Advancing Access to Affordable, Nutritious Dairy Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) FrieslandCampina has risen to the second position on the Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi) Global Index, reflecting its dedication to combating malnutrition and improving access to nutritious, affordable dairy products worldwide. The company is recognized for its transparent … Read the full press release

Evonik Unveils Sustainable Feed Innovations and Carbon Footprint Reductions at Eurotier 2024

(IN BRIEF) Evonik is using the Eurotier 2024 event to highlight its sustainable contributions to animal protein production through innovative feed ingredients and feeding concepts. By sharing life cycle assessments for products such as Ecobiol® and GuanAMINO®, and publishing the … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Study Links Prenatal Vitamin D to Lasting Bone Strength in Children

(IN BRIEF) New research led by the University of Southampton shows that children whose mothers took vitamin D supplements during pregnancy have stronger bones at age seven. Part of the MAVIDOS trial, the study found that these children had higher … Read the full press release

New Study Reveals Amplified Risks of Climate Change and Chemical Pollution on Ecosystems and Human Health

(IN BRIEF) A University of Helsinki study led by Sabrina Roth reveals that the combination of climate change and chemical pollution creates a far greater threat to ecosystems and human health than previously understood. Roth’s research shows that extreme weather … Read the full press release

EMA Approves Dupixent as First-Ever Treatment for Young Children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis in the EU

(IN BRIEF) The European Medicines Agency has approved Dupixent as the first treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in young children aged one to 11, marking a significant step in managing this condition in a critical developmental phase. The approval is … Read the full press release

SGS Boosts Pharmaceutical Spray Testing with Cutting-Edge Laser Diffraction Technology in Belgium

(IN BRIEF) SGS has introduced advanced laser diffraction technology at its Wavre, Belgium lab, enhancing its ability to measure droplet sizes in spray drug delivery systems. This investment in Malvern Spraytec technology allows for real-time data collection during the spray … Read the full press release