August 14, 2024- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zurnai, the first nalmefene hydrochloride auto-injector for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. The agency approved the first nasal spray formulation of nalmefene in May 2023.  Drug overdose persists as a major public … [Read more...]

August 14, 2024- BD announced that it will present at the Wells Fargo 2024 Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 8:45 am Eastern Time. The Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference encopasses sectors including Biotechnology, Medical Technology, Healthcare, Healthcare Services. The live webcast of BD's presentation can be accessed from the BD investor relations … [Read more...]

August 14, 2024- Baxter International Inc., and funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Carlyle is to acquire Baxter's Kidney Care segment, to be named Vantive, for $3.8 billion. Baxter announced its intention to create a standalone kidney care company in January 2023 as part of its broader strategic … [Read more...]

August 14, 2024- For many new mothers, a lactation consultation can become a lifeline. That's why Intermountain Cedar City Hospital is expanding its services for new moms with a new lactation clinic. The new Intermountain lactation clinic  includes onsite consulting, as well as telehealth opportunities from Intermountain Health board-certified lactation consultants. The … [Read more...]

August 13, 2024- Diagnostic testing is a critical piece of the primary care puzzle, a process that gives primary care physicians better insight into the health of their patients. These tests cover everything from blood samples, urine samples, imaging, endoscopy, and biopsy. The information that primary care physicians get from these tests is invaluable. Repertoire … [Read more...]

August 13, 2024- With back-to-school right around the corner for students throughout the United States, Henry Schein Medical is helping health care professionals get patients ready for the school year. The Company offers a range of pediatric supplies for vaccinations and screenings designed to help keep children healthy this fall. Available now, Henry Schein Medical’s … [Read more...]

August 13, 2024- Michael (Mike) Shannon, former chairman, co-founder and CEO of KSL Capital Partners, was elected to the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on August 9.Mr. Shannon brings a diverse and accomplished background to his role as a Mayo Clinic trustee. As the vice chair of the board at Northwestern University and the former chair of both the … [Read more...]

August 13, 2024- The CDC slightly raised its risk assessment of the H5N1 bird flu virus in an Aug. 9 update, noting it poses a future "potential public health risk," according to the CDC and Becker's Hospital Review. The update is based on a report using the agency's Influenza Risk Assessment tool, which is used to evaluate the future pandemic potential posed by an influenza A … [Read more...]

August 13, 2024- New Cleveland Clinic research shows that consuming foods with erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, increases risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. The findings, from a new intervention study in healthy volunteers, show erythritol made platelets (a type of blood cell) more active, which can raise the risk of blood clots. Sugar … [Read more...]

August 12, 2024- Filling nursing job vacancies is an ongoing issue for hospitals and health systems. As employees on the front lines of healthcare continue to face post-COVID workplace challenges, many hospitals have witnessed high rates of nurse turnover. Hospitals, as a result, are increasingly looking for ways to market their health systems’ opportunities and appeal to … [Read more...]