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Healthcare Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

AstraZeneca’s FluMist Nasal Spray Moves Closer to FDA Approval for Self-Administration

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) seeking approval for a self- or caregiver-administered option for FluMist Quadrivalent, a needle-free nasal spray flu vaccine, has been accepted for review by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If approved, … Read the full press release

Evonik Launches GMP Production of Plant-Based Squalene PhytoSquene® for Pharmaceutical Use

(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s life sciences division, Nutrition & Care, has introduced GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) production of PhytoSquene®, a non-animal-derived squalene derived from amaranth oil. PhytoSquene® offers a sustainable alternative to squalene sourced from shark liver oil and is intended … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo Gain EU Approval for Enhertu as Monotherapy for HER2-Mutant Lung Cancer

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo have received European Union (EU) approval for their drug Enhertu as a monotherapy for the treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adult patients with activating HER2 mutations who require systemic therapy … Read the full press release

Philips Collaborates with Tampere Heart Hospital to Enhance Environmental Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Philips has completed a comprehensive analysis of Tampere Heart Hospital’s environmental sustainability, focusing on interventional cardiology and carbon footprint evaluation. The findings have been transformed into a joint action plan to expedite the hospital’s efforts to achieve net-zero … Read the full press release

Philips Unveils Advanced Cardiology Solutions and Clinical Data at TCT 2023

(IN BRIEF) Philips is set to showcase its latest innovations in cardiology at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) annual meeting in San Francisco, USA. The company will present a comprehensive portfolio of image-guided therapy and echocardiography solutions designed to support … Read the full press release

Philips Tops Forbes’ 2023 “World’s Best Employers” List in Health Care Equipment & Services

(IN BRIEF) Philips has once again secured a place on Forbes’ 2023 “World’s Best Employers” list, ranking among the top 100 organizations globally. The company earned the title of the best employer in the Health Care Equipment & Services category. … Read the full press release

GSK’s ViiV Healthcare to Share Latest Advances in HIV Treatment and Prevention at EACS 2023

(IN BRIEF) ViiV Healthcare, a global specialist HIV company, will present 23 abstracts at the 19th Annual European AIDS Conference (EACS 2023). These abstracts will cover various aspects of HIV treatment and prevention, including real-world data on long-acting and 2-drug … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca: Soliris Gains Approval in China for Rare Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Soliris (eculizumab) has received approval in China for the treatment of adult patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who are anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody positive (Ab+). This makes Soliris the first and only complement inhibitor approved for NMOSD … Read the full press release

Merck Outlines Resilience and Growth Strategy, Targets Fiscal 2024 for Sales Uptick

(IN BRIEF) Merck, a leading science and technology company, has announced its expectation to return to organic sales growth in fiscal 2024. This was revealed during the company’s Capital Markets Day. Despite challenging market conditions in its Life Science and … Read the full press release

Servier and Owkin Join Forces to Harness AI for Targeted Therapies in Disease Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Servier, a global pharmaceutical group, has partnered with Owkin, a biotech company specializing in AI-driven drug discovery and diagnostics, to accelerate the development of better-targeted therapies in various disease areas, including oncology. The collaboration aims to leverage AI … Read the full press release

Merck to Showcase Oncology Portfolio Advancements at ESMO 2023, Highlighting Key Cancer Treatment Breakthroughs

(IN BRIEF) Merck, a leading science and technology company, is set to present 28 abstracts at the 2023 European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Meeting in Madrid. These abstracts will showcase the latest research on Merck’s oncology portfolio, addressing … Read the full press release

Philips Unveils AI-Enhanced Ultrasound Solutions to Improve Early Detection in Obstetrics and Gynecology

(IN BRIEF) Philips is introducing AI-enabled point-of-care OB/GYN ultrasound solutions and intelligent workflows at the International Society in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) 2023 World Congress. These innovations aim to aid in the early detection of abnormalities in pregnancy and gynecological … Read the full press release

Netherlands: Healthcare Workers Enhance Cybersecurity Awareness Through Interactive ‘Cybertruck’ Escape Room

(IN BRIEF) Healthcare workers in the Twente and eastern Achterhoek regions of the Netherlands participated in an escape room simulation of a cyber attack organized by Acute Zorg Euregio (AZE), a regional network of organizations involved in acute care. The … Read the full press release

BioNTech to Showcase Advances in Cancer Therapy at ESMO Congress 2023

(IN BRIEF) BioNTech will be presenting updates on multiple programs across its oncology pipeline at the European Society for Molecular Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2023. These updates include data on investigational CAR-T and ex-vivo T cell therapies, a novel ADC (antibody-drug … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso + Chemotherapy Granted Priority Review for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancer Treatment in the US

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Tagrisso (osimertinib) in combination with chemotherapy has been granted Priority Review by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic epidermal … Read the full press release

GSK’s Jemperli Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for Frontline Treatment of Advanced Endometrial Cancer with Chemotherapy

(IN BRIEF) GSK has received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the approval of Jemperli (dostarlimab) in combination with chemotherapy as a frontline treatment for adult … Read the full press release

EIB Prioritizes Green and Digital Transition in Western Balkans at Berlin Summit

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) reaffirms its commitment to supporting sustainable development in the Western Balkans. During the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit in Tirana, EIB Vice-President Czerwińska emphasized the bank’s dedication to enhancing connectivity, promoting green and digital … Read the full press release

Dr. Anne-Beatrice Kihara Assumes Historic Role as FIGO’s First Sub-Saharan African President

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Anne-Beatrice Kihara has officially assumed the role of President of the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), marking a historic moment as she becomes the organization’s first-ever President from sub-Saharan Africa. The inauguration took place at … Read the full press release

EpimAb and Almirall Collaborate to Develop Bispecific Antibodies for Multiple Targets

(IN BRIEF) EpimAb Biotherapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in multispecific antibodies, and Almirall, a global biopharmaceutical company focused on medical dermatology, have entered into a license agreement to develop bispecific antibodies for up to three undisclosed target pairs. Almirall … Read the full press release

QIAGEN to Host Global TB Summit 2023: Advancing Tuberculosis Awareness and Action

(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN is organizing the Global TB Clinical and Educational Summit 2023, running from October 17-19, with the theme “Tackling TB together: From awareness to action.” This summit highlights QIAGEN’s dedication to combat tuberculosis (TB) and address the gap … Read the full press release