GROTON, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals Inc., a drug discovery and development company advancing novel cerebroprotective therapeutics for patients with brain injuries, is pleased to announce the initiation of a Phase 1B study of its lead candidate, AST-004, as an extended infusion in healthy volunteers. This adaptive-design clinical study will be conducted over the next four to … [Read more…]

FRANKLIN, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced that it will release its first quarter 2023 results on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, after the close of the market. Acadia will conduct a conference call with institutional investors and analysts at 9:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, April 27, 2023. A live broadcast of the … [Read more…]

VANCOUVER, Canada–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Canadian life sciences company, Ondine Biomedical, has concluded the first development phase of a new food-safe photodisinfection technology for Canada’s meat packing industry. The findings which will be presented at a webinar on Wednesday 12 April, 2023 will report on identifying and screening potential food-safe photosensitizers for efficacy against bacterial biofilms common in … [Read more…]

Only 19% of respondents wear sunscreen year-round; Sun Regrets campaign provides education on the most common skin cancers and risks SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In a new survey of 1,000 millennials and 1,000 Gen Xers, 75% of respondents said that while they are mindful of their sun exposure, only 19% wear sunscreen all year, 35% used a … [Read more…]

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AmeriHealthCaritas—AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in need, announced that it has appointed Kathleen Giblin as Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations. An accomplished health care executive with more than 25 years of experience in health plan quality and medical management roles, … [Read more…]

NIJMEGEN, Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aiosyn, a medical software company that develops AI-powered pathology solutions, has been awarded a 1,6M € Eurostars grant together with Pathomation and Radboud university medical center to accelerate the development of a Kidney-AI algorithm suite. The AWAKE (AI-powered Workflow for Assisted KidnEy diagnostics) project will bring the first AI-powered solution for renal diagnostics … [Read more…]

With a shared goal of destigmatizing the mental health conversation in the Black community, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and kate spade new york launch a multi-year initiative, beginning at Alabama State University this spring. NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This Spring, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) and kate spade new york are teaming up to create … [Read more…]

Human resources veteran Massenburg brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in nonprofit and business sectors BETHESDA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced that Yvonne Massenburg will join the organization as its next Chief People Officer. In the role, she will be responsible for the Foundation’s overall human resources strategy, serving as a … [Read more…]

Register and Attend to Qualify for a OneStop Generics Rebate of Up to $6,000 IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Registration is now open for McKesson ideaShare in Las Vegas from June 22–25, 2023. McKesson ideaShare is the nation’s premier community pharmacy annual education and networking event, hosted by McKesson, Health Mart, and Health Mart Atlas. The event returns … [Read more…]

Humana’s 2022 Impact Report highlights its commitment to making healthcare more equitable and accessible for each person, each community, the healthcare system, and the environment LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of the nation’s leading health and well-being companies, released its 2022 Impact Report, which highlights the company’s continued commitment to its Environmental, Social … [Read more…]