July 16, 2024- William “Bill” Barefoot, aged 81, passed away on July 8, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on February 1, 1943, Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He had an award-winning sales career working for Stuart Medical then Owens & Minor for over 40 years. He was known by many as the godfather of medical distribution in Western PA and … [Read more...]

July 15, 2024- To help accelerate research into new treatments for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is partnering with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) – part of the National Institutes of Health – on the myeloMATCH (Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice) precision medicine umbrella trial. By testing patients’ … [Read more...]

July 15, 2024- The Food and Drug Administration extended the expiration dates of some at-home COVID tests. This came after test manufacturers provided data to the FDA that proved the tests were lasting longer than previously thought. As a result, some manufacturers started placing new expiration stickers over old expiration dates. Walgreens has carried a variety of brands … [Read more...]

July 15, 2024- IU Health's new hospital is on pace to reimagine medical care in central Indiana and remix the identity of downtown Indianapolis in just three years. The $2.3 billion project, targeting a late 2027 debut, is a skyline-reshaping development for the Near Northside and an opportunity to reduce operating costs for IU Health. IU Health leaders recently provided a … [Read more...]

July 15, 2024- Free-standing emergency rooms (FSERs) are a relatively new concept in the healthcare landscape. Twenty years ago, they accounted for only 1% of emergency rooms. Offering a viable alternative to traditional hospital-based emergency rooms, these standalone facilities offer emergency medical care to patients who need immediate attention but may not require the … [Read more...]

July 15, 2024- From tonsillectomies to joint replacements, all types of surgeries are becoming less invasive and more convenient, requiring fewer hospitalizations and leading to a rise in the number of surgery centers. The U.S. outpatient care market is expected to hit $740 billion in 2024 and grow by an additional 4.45 percent annually through 2029, according to Statista. … [Read more...]

July 12, 2024- Three Ansell manufacturing plants have gained ISO 50001:2018 certification for their Energy Management Systems. The achievements were based on Ansell’s improved manufacturing processes in the three countries, which now incorporate energy-efficient practices and technologies, and follow the company’s first ISO 50001 certification for Ansell Textiles Lanka in Sri … [Read more...]

July 12, 2024- Baxter International Inc. published its 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report. The annual report showcases Baxter’s dedication to making a meaningful difference in global healthcare and reporting with transparency on the environmental, social and governance topics most important to its stakeholders. 2023 Corporate Responsibility HighlightsBaxter’s 2023 … [Read more...]

July 12, 2024- Walgreens announced its participation for the second year as a sponsor of Children with Diabetes (CWD), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and support to families living with type 1 diabetes, at their upcoming Friends for Life (FFL) conference. Walgreens will showcase several offerings and healthcare solutions for diabetes at the annual … [Read more...]

July 12, 2024- Fifteen million people worldwide have a stroke each year. Of these, 5 million are left permanently disabled. An estimated 69 million people globally suffer traumatic brain injuries each year. Spastic cerebral palsy, the most common form of cerebral palsy, accounts for 70% to 80% of all people diagnosed. Patients living with physical … [Read more...]