Monthly Archives: September 2023

Jeito Capital co-leads EUR 65 million (USD 71 M) financing in Corteria Pharmaceuticals, a French biopharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for cardiovascular diseases

Jeito Capital co-leads EUR 65 million (USD 711M) financing in Corteria Pharmaceuticals, a French biopharmaceutical company developing novel treatments for cardiovascular diseases Jeito Capital co-leads oversubscribed financing Corteria,a late preclinical stage company, is developing first-in-class therapies with promising novel approaches for unaddressed heart failure subpopulations, addressing high unmet medical needs Jeito Capital marks its first […]

Prothrombin Complex Concentrates Market: Elevating Hemostasis on the Path to a Valuation of US$ 1.2

Demand for prothrombin complex concentrates market is expected to reach US$ 772.0 million in 2023 and US$ 1.2 billion in 2033. As the market for prothrombin complex concentrates is expected to grow at a steady CAGR of 4.1%, the United Kingdom, the United States, China, and India are expected to emerge as major producers. The […]

Clinical exome sequencing efficacy and phenotypic expansions involving anomalous pulmonary venous return

Abstract Anomalous pulmonary venous return (APVR) frequently occurs with other congenital heart defects (CHDs) or extra-cardiac anomalies. While some genetic causes have been identified, the optimal approach to genetic testing in individuals with APVR remains uncertain, and the etiology of most cases of APVR is unclear. Here, we analyzed molecular data from 49 individuals to […]

Brooklyn father hosts blood drive in honor of his late daughter

BAY RIDGE, Brooklyn (PIX11) — The Bay Ridge community came together Wednesday to donate blood at a drive that aimed to give back to those in need.  Bobby Daquara organized the drive at Greenhouse Cafe in Bay Ridge, which he owns. He’s been holding blood drives there for over a decade after seeing how essential blood donations […]

Santa Clara County sees rise in COVID infections

As summer comes to an end, COVID-19 and other serious illnesses look to be on the rise in Santa Clara County. The county tracks COVID-19 infections through wastewater testing. The coronavirus rating is coming back high across sewer sheds in parts of Santa Clara County such as San Jose and Palo Alto, while Sunnyvale and […]

Use of common painkillers alongside hormonal contraception linked to heightened risk of blood clots

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Women who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers alongside hormonal contraception appear to be at a small increased risk of blood clots known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), finds a large Danish study published by The BMJ today. The risk was greater in women using combined oral contraceptives containing third or fourth generation progestins, […]

High intake of several emulsifier E numbers linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain High intake of several emulsifiers (part of the “E numbers” group of food additives), widely used in industrially processed foods to improve texture and extend shelf-life, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), suggests a study published by The BMJ today. Given that these food additives are used ubiquitously […]

Sickle cell disease: Thousands of black blood donors needed to help save lives

Some 12,000 new blood donors from black backgrounds are needed to help save the lives of patients with sickle cell disease, according to the NHS Blood Service. Sickle cell, the UK’s fastest-growing genetic disorder, is more common within the black community and ethnically matched blood provides the best treatment. Many with the condition need the […]