June 17, 2024- Leaders from Intermountain Health, the state of Utah, along with major Utah civic leaders have announced the new family-centered Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Center that will offer vital behavioral health services, including a walk-in crisis center and Utah's first dedicated space for mental health crisis care for youth with autism … [Read more...]
BD issues annual product security report, highlighting transparency and collaboration
June 17, 2024- BD released its 2023 Product Security Annual Report to update customers about health care cybersecurity trends, the company’s methodology for securing BD products and its impact on advancing best practices for medical device cybersecurity. Through the report, BD is increasing awareness of health care cybersecurity challenges and the company’s commitment to … [Read more...]
Why digital marketing works
June 17, 2024- Digital marketing is the great frontier of marketing initiatives, proving that businesses can only succeed when they are flexible with the current trends and technologies. Your digital footprint is more important than ever, as companies in every industry are fighting to keep up with the increasing demands of having an online presence. If there’s any hope of … [Read more...]
Cleveland Clinic research may lead to improved treatments for ovarian cancer
June 14, 2024- Cleveland Clinic researchers have discovered a new location for a protein that helps ovarian cancer cells resist chemotherapy treatments and that fosters aggressive cancer stem cell growth. Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the U.S. and the most common cause of death. The disease’s vague symptoms often lead to late-stage diagnosis, … [Read more...]
Mayo Clinic on empowering lives: navigating Parkinson’s disease with hope
June 14, 2024- Parkinson's disease touches every aspect of a person's life, from the physical to the emotional, often leaving individuals feeling isolated and overwhelmed. However, amid the challenges, there is a beacon of hope—new treatments and simple lifestyle changes are making a significant difference, empowering those diagnosed to lead fuller, more vibrant lives. … [Read more...]
Abbott receives U.S. FDA clearance for two new over the counter continuous glucose monitoring systems
June 14, 2024- Abbott announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for two new over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems – Lingo™ and Libre Rio™, which are based on Abbott's world-leading FreeStyle Libre® continuous glucose monitoring technology, now used by about 6 million people globally. The newly cleared systems have been … [Read more...]
North American Rescue showcases its enhanced ARS decompression needle at conference
June 14, 2024- North American Rescue (NAR), a leading provider of survivability and casualty-care medical products to the defense and public-safety markets and a subsidiary of Henry Schein, Inc. displayed its Enhanced ARS® (Air Release System) at the First There First Care & Gathering of Eagles Conference. During the Conference, held from June 10 through June 14 at the … [Read more...]
FDA to healthcare supply chain: Prepare for hurricanes
June 14, 2024- The FDA is alerting healthcare providers to brace for a busy hurricane season that may disrupt supply chain operations. The FDA is encouraging medical device stakeholders to engage in preparation activities to minimize potential disruptions to patient care. Effective preparations can help ensure that critical supplies continue to be delivered in a timely and … [Read more...]
Walgreens and community partners set to offer record number of free HIV and STD tests in June
June 13, 2024- Walgreens and Greater Than HIV, a public information initiative of KFF, are teaming up with health departments and community organizations to offer free rapid HIV testing in more than 550 Walgreens stores on June 27 in the largest coordinated National HIV Testing Day event. Additionally, to address the rising rates of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), … [Read more...]
Awareness of brain health is growing, still many are afraid to seek help
June 13, 2024- June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and a new survey from Parade and Cleveland Clinic shows many Americans (69%) are thinking at least once a year about their risk of developing brain health issues such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. However, many do not get care when they experience symptoms, according to Cleveland Clinic. In the survey, 36% of … [Read more...]