Landmark EMPA-KIDNEY trial showed significant benefit of Jardiance® in reducing kidney disease progression or cardiovascular death by 28% vs. placebo in people with chronic kidney disease

– EMPA-KIDNEY, the largest and broadest dedicated SGLT2 inhibitor trial in chronic kidney disease, provides new evidence for patients commonly seen in clinical practice1,2 – Phase III trial also demonstrated a statistically significant reduction (14%) in hospitalization for any cause,1,2 bringing potential relief for patients and reducing burden on healthcare systems3 OXFORD, England & INGELHEIM, … [Read more…]

Maze Therapeutics Presents Preclinical Data Highlighting Potential of APOL1 Inhibitor Program as a Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease

Significant Reductions of Disease Manifestations in Proprietary Mouse Renal Model of APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease Observed New Research Shows APOL1 p.N264K Variant Associated with Reduced Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease and End Stage Kidney Disease Among Carriers of APOL1 High-risk Variants SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Maze Therapeutics, a company translating genetic insights into new precision medicines, … [Read more…]

Women in Psychedelics Announces atai as Platinum Sponsors

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$KONEF #psychedelics–The Women in Psychedelics Network (“WIPN” or “Network”), a network of professionals from all corners of the psychedelic industry strengthening women’s voices and providing opportunities to move mental health solutions forward, today announced atai Life Sciences N.V. (NASDAQ: ATAI) (“atai”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the treatment of mental health disorders, … [Read more…]

Flatiron Health Announces Research to be Presented at International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research Europe 2022 Annual Meeting

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flatiron Health is pleased to announce their attendance and presence at the ISPOR, The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research Europe 2022 Conference, held in Vienna, Austria this year. A total of 7 presentations will be presented by Flatiron, including one oral podium presentation and one in-person poster being recognized as … [Read more…]

New Approach to Clinical Trial Design Helps Medical Devices Better Meet Patient Needs and Priorities

Science of Patient Input Provides a Systematic Approach to Collect, Analyze, and Apply Patient Preferences into the Medical Device Development and Regulatory Process ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A Medical Device Innovation Consortium (MDIC) program today released a new framework that provides U.S. medical device companies a systematic approach for patient-focused clinical trial design to better meet patient … [Read more…]

Yes Hearing, the Leader of In-Home Hearing Services, Closes $10M Series A to Expand Access to Affordable and Professional Hearing Care

Led by Blue Heron Capital, the new funding will accelerate team and product expansion to bring affordable at-home hearing technology and care to millions of older adults in the U.S. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Yes Hearing, the leading provider of affordable, accessible, and convenient hearing technology and audiology care, today announced that it closed a $10M Series … [Read more…]

Included Health Appoints Michael Bender to Board of Directors

Former Doctor On Demand CEO, Hill Ferguson, steps down SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Included Health, the first company to fully integrate navigation and virtual care, today announced the appointment of Michael Bender to the company’s Board of Directors. The board will continue with seven seats. At the same time Hill Ferguson, former chief executive officer of Doctor … [Read more…]

Omeros Corporation to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on November 9, 2022

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Omeros Corporation (NASDAQ: OMER), today announced that the company will issue its third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2022, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, after the market closes. Omeros management will host a conference call and webcast that same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) to … [Read more…]

MassChallenge and MITRE Announce the MITRE Social Innovation Mentorship Program

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MassChallenge, the global network for innovators, and MITRE, an operator of federally funded R&D centers, are partnering to launch a new mentorship program designed to lower barriers for underrepresented founders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Applicants must have at least one founder from historically underrepresented identities including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), non-binary, and/or … [Read more…]

The Worldwide Paracetamol IV Industry is Expected to Reach $1.2 Billion by 2027: Enhanced Usage of Acetaminophen to Reduce the Dependence on Opioids for Pain Management is Driving Growth – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Paracetamol IV Market Research Report by Indication, Application, End-use, Region – Global Forecast to 2027 – Cumulative Impact of COVID-19” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Paracetamol IV Market size was estimated at USD 821.23 million in 2021, USD 878.46 million in 2022, and is projected to grow at a … [Read more…]