Healthcare
Cancer Treatment Support Needs Drive Biotech Innovation
The emotional and physical challenges faced by cancer patients during treatment are motivating biotech companies like Soligenix to develop new therapeutic approaches while highlighting the importance of patient-focused support strategies.
Veteran-Owned Dental Practice Redefines Patient Care with Comfort-First Approach in Nashville
Definition Dental and Wellness Spa is transforming family dentistry in Nashville by combining advanced technology with a welcoming, anxiety-free environment that prioritizes patient trust and long-term oral health relationships.
Lantern Pharma Executives Discuss AI's Potential to Transform CNS Oncology Drug Development
Lantern Pharma's leadership explores how artificial intelligence can significantly reduce the time and cost of developing central nervous system cancer treatments, potentially accelerating patient access to new therapies.
The Arc Baltimore Celebrates 75 Years with Diamond Anniversary Gala
The Arc Baltimore marks its 75th anniversary with a fundraising gala that highlights the organization's evolution from a grassroots parent movement to a comprehensive service provider supporting people with developmental disabilities.
Providence Orthodontics Emerges as Regional Leader in Comprehensive Dental Care Solutions
Providence Orthodontics has established itself as the premier orthodontic practice in Rhode Island through its comprehensive approach combining advanced treatment options, patient education, and community engagement.
Infinx Strategic Investment in Voxology AI Brings Voice-First Automation to Healthcare Contact Centers
Infinx's investment in Voxology AI integrates conversational AI agents into healthcare contact centers, addressing staffing shortages and improving patient access while reducing administrative burden.
Runway Growth Finance to Acquire SWK Holdings in $220 Million Healthcare Portfolio Expansion
Runway Growth Finance Corp. is acquiring SWK Holdings Corp. in a $220 million deal that significantly expands its healthcare and life sciences portfolio while enhancing financial metrics and shareholder value.
Nutriband Partners with Brand Institute to Develop Global Brand Identity for Abuse-Deterrent Fentanyl Patch
Nutriband Inc. has partnered with Brand Institute to create the worldwide commercial brand identity for AVERSA FENTANYL, positioning the product to potentially become the world's first abuse-deterrent opioid patch with significant implications for addressing the opioid crisis.
Lifordi Immunotherapeutics Reports Promising Preclinical Data for Autoimmune Treatment LFD-200
Lifordi Immunotherapeutics will present new preclinical data showing its antibody drug conjugate LFD-200 delivers glucocorticoids directly to immune cells with sustained anti-inflammatory effects and no systemic toxicity, potentially offering a safer treatment option for autoimmune diseases.
Studio Samuel Launches Menstrual Health App to Combat School Absenteeism in Ethiopia
Studio Samuel's new Yewer Abeba app addresses menstrual health education in Ethiopia, where periods remain a leading cause of school absenteeism for girls, marking the organization's 10th anniversary with a student-led digital solution.
Early Orthodontic Intervention Crucial for Children's Dental Health, Experts Say
Orthodontic specialists emphasize the importance of early childhood orthodontic consultations by age seven to prevent severe dental issues and ensure proper jaw development.
Dr. Wade Newman Grant to Announce 2025 Healthcare Student Recipient on October 15
The Dr. Wade Newman Grant for Healthcare Students will announce its 2025 recipient on October 15, representing a significant investment in reducing financial barriers for promising healthcare professionals and supporting the future of patient care.
Dr. Ian Weisberg Scholarship Opens to Support Future Medical Leaders
The Dr. Ian Weisberg Scholarship for Medical Students provides financial assistance and recognition to undergraduate students pursuing medical careers, addressing the critical need for compassionate and innovative healthcare professionals.
Palm Beach Symphony to Host Panel on Arts' Impact on Physical and Mental Wellness
The annual Music, Maestros & Masters event brings together experts from music, science, health and athletics to explore how arts engagement fuels cognitive vitality, physical performance and emotional wellness.
Nonprofit Leader Siobhan Shaw Launches Cancer Bites to Redefine Metastatic Breast Cancer Conversations
Siobhan Shaw, founder of Growing to Give, has launched Cancer Bites, a podcast and community initiative that brings honest, unfiltered conversations to metastatic breast cancer patients and caregivers while continuing her work on food security through the nation's largest food forest.
La Posada Resident's 109th Birthday Highlights Importance of Community in Healthy Aging
Esther Whitley's celebration of her 109th birthday at La Posada demonstrates how strong community connections contribute to longevity and quality of life for older adults.
Celebrity Nutrition Expert John Pierre to Present Free Wellness Event at Martial Arts History Museum
Renowned nutrition and fitness consultant John Pierre will share his holistic wellness philosophy at a free public event, offering practical guidance on plant-based living and lifelong health strategies.
HeartBeam's Cable-Free ECG Technology Poised to Transform Cardiac Care Delivery
HeartBeam's FDA-pending portable 12-lead ECG technology could revolutionize cardiac diagnostics by enabling clinical-grade monitoring outside medical facilities, potentially reducing healthcare burdens and improving access in underserved areas.
Glioblastoma Found to Erode Skull Tissue, Challenging Long-Held Treatment Assumptions
A recent study reveals that glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer, erodes patients' skulls, challenging the long-held assumption that the disease is localized and potentially explaining why current therapies have shown dismal success rates.
Soligenix Expands European Medical Advisory Board to Advance CTCL Treatment Development
Soligenix is strengthening its European medical advisory board and advancing Phase 3 clinical trials for HyBryte, a potential new treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma that addresses significant unmet medical needs in European patients.
Fifty 1 Labs Appoints Dr. Joel Gagnier as Chief Science Officer to Strengthen AI Health Research
Fifty 1 Labs has appointed Dr. Joel Gagnier as Chief Science Officer, bringing significant expertise in clinical epidemiology and research methodology to advance the company's AI-driven health research initiatives.
American Heart Association Launches Data Challenge to Transform Food and Nutrition Information
The American Heart Association's Periodic Table of Food Initiative data challenge aims to translate complex molecular food data into accessible visualizations that could revolutionize how consumers, policymakers and industry leaders understand nutrition and sustainability.
Nutriband Files Provisional Patent to Strengthen AVERSA Abuse-Deterrent Technology Protection
Nutriband Inc. has filed a provisional patent application to expand protection for its AVERSA abuse-deterrent transdermal technology, potentially extending patent coverage by 20 years and strengthening the company's position in addressing prescription drug misuse.
Wrapped Brand Agency to Support Healthcare Innovators at WHX Dubai 2026
Wrapped Brand Agency will provide strategic marketing support to healthcare companies at WHX Dubai, the world's largest healthcare technology event, helping them accelerate international growth and visibility in competitive global markets.
Annovis Bio Reports Buntanetap Shows Promising Biomarker Improvements in Alzheimer's Patients
Annovis Bio's buntanetap demonstrated significant reductions in inflammatory biomarkers and improved neuronal health markers in Alzheimer's patients, suggesting potential disease-modifying effects for neurodegenerative conditions.
GeoVax to Present COVID-19 Vaccine Data for Immunocompromised Patients at European Vaccine Congress
GeoVax Labs will present interim safety data and special-population insights for its GEO-CM04S1 COVID-19 vaccine at the World Vaccine Congress Europe 2025, highlighting progress in addressing vaccine needs for immunocompromised patients where current options remain insufficient.
North Austin Organizations Partner to Provide Mobility Equipment for Veterans and Community Members
A Place At Home North Austin and ShareTheWill Foundation have donated power chairs and medical equipment to improve mobility and independence for veterans and community members in Central Texas.
Owens & Minor Sells Largest Business Unit in Strategic Shift to Home Healthcare
Healthcare logistics company Owens & Minor is selling its largest business segment for $375 million to focus exclusively on higher-margin home medical equipment services, marking a fundamental transformation from medical distributor to specialized home-care provider.
Mental Health Rights Exhibit Sparks Dialogue at Florida International University
A traveling exhibit at Florida International University exposed alleged psychiatric abuses and promoted awareness of patient rights, drawing attention to concerns about mental health practices and medication use.
Financial Wellness Takes Center Stage at Archuleta County Health Fair
BlackBird Finance founder Nathan Mueller provided pro bono financial guidance at a community health fair, highlighting the critical connection between financial literacy and physical health outcomes.