Healthcare

Lantern Pharma Expands predictBBB Platform into Large Quantitative Model for Drug Discovery
Lantern Pharma announced the expansion of its predictBBB platform into a Large Quantitative Model (LQM), enabling real-time molecular intelligence for drug discovery, which could accelerate development and reduce costs.

NextPlat Corp Reports Turnaround Progress with Improved Margins and Path to Profitability
NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ: NXPL) announces lower operating expenses and improved margins in Q1 2026, targeting positive operating income by Q3 2026, driven by higher-margin healthcare services and a strong balance sheet.

VolitionRx Achieves Technical Milestone in Sepsis Detection with Finger-Prick Prototype
VolitionRx announced a prototype that can detect nucleosomes in capillary blood from sepsis patients, potentially enabling point-of-care testing and expanding access in regions with limited lab infrastructure.

GeoVax Advances Gedeptin Toward Phase 2 Initiation and Strategic Partnership Opportunities
GeoVax Labs outlines near-term milestones for its oncology candidate Gedeptin, including a planned Phase 2 trial in head and neck cancer, as it seeks combination therapy partnerships.

LakeShore Biopharma Amends Merger Agreement, Slashes Share Consideration to $0.066 in Going-Private Deal
LakeShore Biopharma has amended its merger agreement to take the company private at a reduced equity value of $2.7 million, offering $0.066 per share after a revised proposal from the buyer group.

BioAdaptives Launches MyndSystem Platform to Target Cognitive Performance and Recovery
BioAdaptives, Inc. launched MyndSystem, a dual-phase cognitive support platform with daytime and nighttime formulations, aiming to enhance focus, clarity, sleep quality, and neurological recovery, positioning it as a long-term growth driver.

MindBio Therapeutics Develops AI-Powered Voice Analysis for Non-Invasive Drug and Alcohol Detection
MindBio Therapeutics is launching an AI-driven voice analysis technology to detect impairment, targeting a growing $4.2 billion testing market and offering a less invasive alternative to traditional methods.

Study Finds Exercise and Ibuprofen May Alleviate Chemo Brain in Cancer Patients
New research suggests that exercise and the common over-the-counter drug ibuprofen can help combat cognitive decline in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, a condition known as chemo brain.

Littleton Dental Practice Expands Focus on Anxiety-Free Care, Citing Patient Fear as Barrier to Routine Visits
Southbridge Dentistry in Littleton, Colorado has announced an expanded emphasis on sedation and comfort protocols to address dental anxiety, a move that reflects a broader trend in patient-centered care and could increase routine dental visits among fearful patients.

Cherry Hill Dentist Highlights Dental Implants as Preferred Long-Term Tooth Replacement Option
Omega Dental Arts in Cherry Hill, NJ, emphasizes dental implants over bridges and dentures due to their structural advantages and high patient satisfaction, marking a strategic shift in restorative dentistry communication.

OPD Smiles Unites Orthodontic and Pediatric Dental Care Under One Roof in Allen, Texas
OPD Smiles Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry expands its family-oriented care model by formally introducing a clinical team of orthodontists and pediatric dentists, offering coordinated children's dental and orthodontic services in a single Allen, Texas location.

OMRON Healthcare to Donate 3,000 Blood Pressure Monitors for May Measurement Month 2026
OMRON Healthcare supports May Measurement Month 2026 by donating 3,000 blood pressure monitors, including AFib-detecting models, to enhance global hypertension screening and awareness.

BioAdaptives Launches MyndMed Cognitive-Support Supplement After Positive Testing
BioAdaptives Inc. announced the commercial launch of MyndMed, a dietary supplement for cognitive support, following successful testing and strong early demand, with production scaling and distribution expanding nationwide.

Helus Pharma Partners with TARA Mind to Boost Veteran Recruitment in Phase 3 Depression Trial
Helus Pharma collaborates with TARA Mind and VETS to recruit veterans for its Phase 3 trial of HLP003 for major depressive disorder, aligning with a recent executive order on mental health.

Southwest Oral Surgical Arts Expands Multidisciplinary Team in St. George, Utah
Southwest Oral Surgical Arts has expanded its clinical team in St. George, combining oral surgeons and a periodontist under one practice to provide coordinated surgical care, addressing the growing demand for specialized dental services in the region.

Southwest Oral Surgical Arts Opens Full Oral Surgery and Periodontal Team in Cedar City, Utah
Southwest Oral Surgical Arts has established a multidisciplinary team of oral surgeons and a periodontist in Cedar City, Utah, eliminating the need for residents to travel for complex dental procedures.

Berger Orthodontics Expands Treatment Options in Arvada with InBrace Lingual Braces
Berger Orthodontics in Arvada, Colorado now offers InBrace lingual braces alongside Invisalign and traditional braces, providing a discreet fixed option for patients seeking invisible orthodontic treatment in the Denver metro area.

NeuroOne to Report Fiscal Q2 2026 Financial Results on May 12, Highlights Minimally Invasive Neurological Tech
NeuroOne Medical Technologies will announce its fiscal second quarter 2026 financial results on May 12, 2026, with a focus on its FDA-cleared electrode and ablation systems that aim to reduce hospitalizations and improve outcomes for neurological disorders.

Ventripoint's AI-Powered Cardiac Imaging System Submitted for Expedited Approval in China
Ventripoint Diagnostics announced that its VMS+ 4.0 system has been submitted for regulatory approval in China via an expedited 'green channel' pathway, potentially accelerating access to AI-driven cardiac diagnostics in a market with 330 million cardiovascular patients.

Aclarion Appoints Daniel Keefe as Commercial Director to Drive Western U.S. Expansion of Nociscan
Aclarion hires Daniel Keefe to lead Western U.S. commercial efforts, capitalizing on triple-digit growth in Nociscan utilization for chronic low back pain diagnosis.

ORGANA Mineral Drink Now Available on Amazon, Expanding Access to Plant-Derived Trace Minerals
The launch of Organa Mineral Drink on Amazon makes plant-derived trace minerals more accessible to U.S. consumers, addressing growing demand for convenient wellness solutions.

Brain Health Shaped by Lifetime Mental, Physical, Environmental and Lifestyle Factors, New AHA Statement Says
A new American Heart Association scientific statement highlights that brain health is influenced by a range of factors across the entire lifespan, including mental health, sleep, environment, and social conditions, offering opportunities for early intervention to reduce the risk of stroke, cognitive decline, and dementia.

Wichita Orthodontist Formalizes Founder-Led Care Model to Ensure Continuity
Hansen Orthodontics has announced a founder-led care model where Dr. Levi Hansen personally treatment-plans every patient, contrasting with chain offices that rotate doctors, emphasizing consistency for families in Wichita, Hutchinson, and Goddard.

White Brown Smiles Celebrates 18,000 Treated Patients, Expands Orthodontic Menu in Charleston
Charleston orthodontist Dr. Kerry White Brown announces over 18,000 completed treatments and updates the practice's published menu of metal braces, clear braces, Damon Braces, and Invisalign to meet growing regional demand.

Zammitti & Gidaly Orthodontics Expands Access to Braces and Invisalign in Harrisburg, NC
Zammitti & Gidaly Orthodontics has expanded its orthodontic offerings and free consultation program in Harrisburg, NC, making care more accessible for families and adults.

Cheshire Families Increasingly Choose Invisalign, Says Feldman Orthodontics
Feldman Orthodontics reports a rise in families selecting Invisalign over traditional braces, expanding education resources as patient preferences shift toward discreet orthodontic treatment.

Feldman Orthodontics Expands Invisalign Services to All Age Groups in Wallingford
Feldman Orthodontics now offers Invisalign treatment for kids, teens, and adults at its Wallingford practice, allowing families to receive care from a single provider rather than multiple offices.

Spokane Orthodontic Practices Expand Offerings to Include Braces and Clear Aligners
Five Spokane orthodontic practices now offer both traditional braces and clear aligners, with Josh Johnson Orthodontics distinguished by its Top 1% Invisalign provider status and no-referral policy, providing patients more treatment options locally.

Razi Orthodontics Expands Braces Program to Serve All Ages in Naperville
Razi Orthodontics has launched a structured three-tier braces program for children, teens, and adults, responding to a patient shift where over 60% of new patients are outside the traditional teen bracket.

New Molecule Shows Promise for Glioblastoma Treatment, Clinical Trial Underway
Researchers at Brown University Health have identified a molecule that may alter glioblastoma treatment, with a clinical trial planning direct surgical delivery to the tumor.