September 6, 2024- Women diagnosed with breast cancer who had regular screening mammograms every year were less likely to have late-stage cancer and had higher overall survival than those who received screening every other year or less often, according to new research from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. While many clinical … [Read more...]

September 6, 2024- Abbott announced U.S. availability of Lingo™, the company's first continuous glucose monitoring system available without a prescription. The Lingo system includes a biosensor and a mobile app designed for consumers who want to improve their overall health and wellness. Lingo is based on Abbott's world-leading FreeStyle Libre® continuous glucose monitoring … [Read more...]

September 6, 2024- BD announced it has completed the acquisition of Edwards Lifesciences' Critical Care product group, which will be renamed as BD Advanced Patient Monitoring. BD Advanced Patient Monitoring is a global leader in advanced monitoring solutions that expands BD's portfolio of smart connected care solutions with its growing set of leading monitoring technologies, … [Read more...]

September 6, 2024- Half a million fewer U.S. youth reported current use of e-cigarettes in 2024 compared to 2023, according to new data from the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) released today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The nationally representative data featured in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly … [Read more...]

September 5, 2024- A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms within the digestive system, to provide insights into overall well-being. In a new study published in Nature Communications, the tool demonstrated … [Read more...]

September 5, 2024- Frost & Sullivan recently researched and conducted a review of the global healthcare supplies industry and based on its findings, recognizes Ansell with the 2024 Global Company of the Year Award. Ansell is a global leader in protection solutions, specializing in safety products, such as gloves and personal protective equipment (PPE), to protect workers in … [Read more...]

September 5, 2024- A new national survey by Cleveland Clinic revealed similarities and differences across generations when it comes to men’s health. The survey highlights health priorities and concerns among men; however, there were generational differences in health habits, mental health and the use of social media as a source of health information. While 95% of men … [Read more...]

September 5, 2024- Access Vascular, Inc. (AVI), a leader in tackling critical vascular access challenges with its advanced hydrophilic biomaterial technology, announced a strategic partnership with Capstone Health Alliance, a prominent regional group purchasing organization (GPO). This collaboration will extend access to Access Vascular's cuttingedge MIMIX® hydrophilic … [Read more...]

September 5, 2024- Abbott announced it has initiated a clinical trial, called the TRANSCEND study, to evaluate the use of the company's deep brain stimulation (DBS) system to manage treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a form of major depressive disorder. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Abbott Breakthrough Device designation to explore use of DBS … [Read more...]

September 4, 2024- Respiratory season is almost upon us, and with it, tests, doctor visits and vaccines. Though the targeted strains of flu vaccine change every year, the way those vaccines are produced and sold do not. But that might be changing. Every respiratory season has the public health community atwitter about eggs. That’s because the most common method used to … [Read more...]