Monthly Archives: August 2023

More than 2,600 health care organizations recognized for commitment to high-quality cardiovascular care

DALLAS, August 2, 2023 — The American Heart Association, a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, has recognized 2,671 health care and emergency response organizations — nearly 145 more than in 2022 — for their commitment to improving health outcomes for cardiovascular patients through evidence-based efficient and coordinated care. The American Heart Association’s […]

Karyopharm Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Highlights Recent Company Progress

– Achieved Second Quarter 2023 Total Revenue of $37.6 Million and U.S. XPOVIO® (selinexor) Net Product Revenue of $28.5 Million – –  Maintains Full Year 2023 Total Revenue Guidance of $145 Million to $160 Million, Including U.S. XPOVIO Net Product Revenue Guidance of $110 Million to $125 Million – – Announces ~20% Workforce Reduction Enhancing […]

Treat Williams’ cause of death revealed as ‘severe trauma and blood loss’ following fatal motorcycle crash in June

Treat Williams died in June after being involved in a serious motorcycle crash. The 71-year-old actor’s cause of death has been revealed as “severe trauma and blood loss.” The other driver involved in the incident has been charged with “grossly negligent” driving, said police. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite […]

NIH selects Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo as director of the National Institute

News Release Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Lawrence A. Tabak, D.D.S., Ph.D., acting director for the National Institutes of Health, has named Jeanne M. Marrazzo, M.D., as director of NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Dr. Marrazzo is currently the director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at […]

‘It just doesn’t feel real’ | Georgia teen’s sudden death from ‘brain-eating amoeba’ is a total shock for family

It all happened in 11 days; 17-year-old Megan Ebenroth’s mother said the teen went swimming in a lake by her home in McDuffie County, then on July 22, she was dead. DEARING, Ga. — A teenager has died after being infected by a rare brain-eating amoeba; no one in Georgia has died from the disease […]

Sleep apnea and cardiovascular risk: Lack of oxygen a key factor

Share on PinterestLower blood oxygen levels due to sleep apnea may explain the higher cardiovascular risk faced by people with this condition. Image credit: milorad kravic/Getty Images. A new study finds that reduced blood oxygen levels may be a leading factor behind the link between obstructive sleep apnea and increased cardiovascular risk. Researchers reviewed data […]

Taiwan BioMed Industry Eyes $32B

Biomedicine is a top priority for Taiwan, with the government aiming to position the country as the leading hub for biomedical research and development in the Asia-Pacific region. By 2025, Taiwan aims to create 20 new medicines, introduce 80 high-value medical devices to the market, and elevate the biomedicine industry into a trillion-NT-dollar (approximately $32 […]