MIT Researchers Discover a New Tool ‘Focused Ultrasound’ to Treat Alzheimer’s Faster January 5, 2024 MIT researchers conducted a pioneering experimental study with the Focused Ultrasound tool on three patients. In early clinical trials, results showed that the brain areas targeted by the tool enhanced the removal of Alzheimer’s trademark brain-clogging plaque.
BJC HealthCare & Saint Luke's Health System Complete $10 Bn Merger January 4, 2024 The merger, effective January 1, brings together two Missouri-based organisations under the umbrella of BJC Health System, boasting 24 hospitals and a workforce of 44,000 employees.
Northwell Health Teams Up with Envetec to Revolutionise Medical Waste Treatment January 4, 2024 The cutting-edge technology, known as GENERATIONS, is designed for the safe and effective on-site treatment of regulated medical waste, addressing concerns related to biohazardous or infectious waste. This includes single-use laboratory plastics, glass, personal protective equipment (PPE), and sharps containers.
Canada-Based Cloud DX Partners with Health PEI to Offer Remote Patient Monitoring January 4, 2024 Under the terms of the new contract, Cloud DX is set to deploy its advanced Connected Health™ RPM platform to address three pivotal healthcare priorities: primary care, home care, and rehabilitation within Prince Edward Island.
Thorne Healthtech Launches Throne Ventures to Focus on Innovation & Wellness January 4, 2024 Following the launch of Throne Ventures, Thorne, will concentrate on expanding its existing personalised supplement and testing business; while Thorne Ventures, will be dedicated to advancing scientific wellness through advanced products and services.
Dr Reddy's Acquires 6.5% Stake in Israeli Biotech Company Edity January 2, 2024 Reportedly, the Hyderabad-based pharma has picked up 10,14,442 preferred A-1 shares, equivalent to 6.46% of Israel-based Edity's share capital on a fully diluted basis, for $1.9715 per share, by way of conversion of SAFE.
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