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ARAI-2PAM Barda Procurement Award
Broomfield, Colorado, 10/3/2022. Aktiv Pharma Group (Aktiv) today announced a procurement contract award from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Under this contract (number 75A50122C00082), awarded under the 2004 Project ...
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Aktiv Pharma Group Receives Grant Funding to Develop Tranexamic Acid Autoinjector
Broomfield Colorado 6/25/2022. Aktiv Pharma Group (Aktiv) announced today a grant award from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Defense Health Agency (DHA) Joint Program Committee 6/Combat Casualty Care Research Program (JPC-6/CCCRP) [1] for the continued development of a tranexamic acid (TXA) autoinjector, targeting proposed indications related to prehospital treatment of severe bleeding. ...
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AioCare system could be successfully applied in primary healthcare Centers.
The role of spirometry in diagnosing and monitoring chronic obstructive airway diseases is crucial. According to WHO, the demonstration of irreversible airway obstruction is essential for diagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is the third leading cause of death worldwide. It is estimated that up to 67–81% of patients with COPD remain undiagnosed. Mobile phone-linked ...
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Mucormycosis and Mitigating Infection Risks to Protect Patients, Workers and Building Occupants
Mucormycosis is a rare but serious type of fungal infection caused by a group of fungi known as mucormycetes. Mucor species and Rhizopus species are some of the most common causes of mucormycosis, however there are also other species. The fungi typically live in soil and decaying organic matter. It is frequently a life-threatening infection warns the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
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Red Sea Crisis Update
What is Happening in the Red Sea? We are writing to keep you informed on the crisis occurring in the Red Sea and update you on how your business could be impacted. Over the last few months, multiple attacks have been carried out against large cargo vessels in the Red Sea. Earlier in March, a Houthi missile struck a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden, killing three of its crew members and ...
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World TB Day and Infection Control Resources in New York City to Help Prevent New Cases
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) warns that tuberculosis (TB) is still a life-threatening problem in the city. As recently as 2022, the agency reports there were 536 confirmed TB cases, including some involving multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB, and that 100% of NYC neighborhoods had at least one TB case. TB is caused by a bacterium known as Mycobacterium ...
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Histoplasmosis Infection Risks for Workers & Vulnerable Populations
ScienceNews published an article last year about the spread of three types of fungi that can cause serious lung diseases. One of these was Histoplasma which causes histoplasmosis, an infection once mainly found in the Midwest, but in more recent times infections have been recorded in at least 47 states. Histoplasma capsulatum lives in the environment, particularly in soil or other materials ...
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Aspergillus Infection Risks in Hospitals, Homes and Buildings
Aspergillosis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by a fungal pathogen known as Aspergillus. It is a common type of mold found outdoors and in indoor environments. It can be found at excessive concentrations indoors when buildings suffer water damage or elevated humidity levels. Fortunately, most healthy people breathe Aspergillus spores without infection concerns. However, some ...
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Caresyntax Announces Highlights of 2023
Caresyntax, the leading vendor of enterprise-scale data-driven surgical intelligence solutions to make surgery safer and smarter, today announced its highlights and achievements of 2023, as the company has continued its strong growth journey. Dennis Kogan, co-founder, and CEO: “Caresyntax celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2023 and accelerated our journey of innovation and expansion ...
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Optimizing Monoclonal Antibody Production: Temperature And Osmolality’s Impact, Upcoming Webinar Hosted By Xtalks
In this free webinar sponsored by Advanced Instruments, gain insights into advances in monoclonal antibody production technology and manufacturing strategies. Attendees will learn why temperature and osmolality in cell culture are critical parameters affecting cell growth, viability and the concentration of HCPs in the supernatant. The featured speaker will discuss how temperature and osmolality ...
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New Study Reveals the Role of Water Systems in Mycobacteria Contamination of Medical Devices
According to a recent breakthrough study published in Nature’s Scientific Reports, researchers have successfully isolated Mycobacterium saskatchewanense from medical devices for the first time. The study identified the healthcare facility’s water system as the likely source of contamination. Mycobacterium saskatchewanense is a non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) commonly ...
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Vitalograph celebrates 60th anniversary
Founded in 1963, in Maids Moreton, Vitalograph’s mission has remained unwavering over the past six decades – to improve the lives of people living with lung conditions through the development and manufacture of respiratory diagnostic solutions. As experts in pulmonary function, they also provide clinical drug trial services that enable the development of life-changing respiratory ...
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Infection Prevention through Clean Water: How Healthcare Facilities Can Mitigate Healthcare-Associated Infections from Water
Healthcare-associated infections or HAIs are infections people get while they are receiving health care for another condition. These infections can happen in all types of healthcare settings and are a significant cause of patient illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 31 patients experience a healthcare-associated infection on any given day, ...
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Synaptive Medical Introduces Cutting-Edge Modus X Robotic Exoscope in Europe with its First Imstallation at Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Federico ll in Naples, Italy
Synaptive Medical Inc., a global medical technology innovator, is pleased to announce the inaugural installation of its next-generation robotic exoscope, Modus X in Europe. This highly anticipated exoscope delivers a leap forward for surgical visualization in neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, and spine procedures, and it has made its European debut at Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Federico II in ...
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Caresyntax and Sheba ARC Sign Agreement to Develop the Future Model for Surgical Innovation
Caresyntax, the leading vendor-neutral enterprise surgical data and intelligence platform designed to make surgery smarter and safer by converging AI-powered software, devices, and clinical services, today announced a partnership with ARC (Accelerate, Redesign, Collaborate) Sheba’s Global Innovation platform to establish and replicate the ARC Surgical Innovation Model using the Caresyntax ...
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FDA Establishes New Medical Device Category: FDA Authorization Now Required to Market UV Robots to Healthcare Facilities
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has announced a new medical device product classification “whole room microbial reduction device” which establishes FDA regulation of UV robots intended to reduce the number of pathogens in unoccupied patient rooms, operating rooms and other areas in healthcare facilities where non-critical medical devices are present. ...
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CD Genomics Revolutionizes Pathogen Discovery with the Launch of Viral Metagenomic Sequencing Service
CD Genomics, a global leader in genomic and bioinformatics solutions, is pleased to announce the official launch of its Viral Metagenomic Sequencing service. This state-of-the-art offering represents a major advancement in the field of pathogen research and promises to provide unparalleled insights into viral communities. Viruses, being the most abundant entities on our planet, play a pivotal ...
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Staphylococcus aureus and Mitigating Exposure Risks in Occupational, Healthcare and Community Settings
Frequently referred to as staph, Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria that is commonly found on the skin and hair, as well as in the nose and throat of people and animals. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 30% of people carry Staphylococcus aureus in their nose. While most of the time staph does not cause harm to healthy individuals, it has ...
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Ovivo’s Women for Water presents: Astrid Kloosterman
Career Progression Through Adaptability and Education Choosing a career path can be a daunting task, and it’s not uncommon for people to change their minds before discovering their true aspiration. However, staying determined to find your passion is essential to finding the career you will love. Astrid is a great example of how a person can find their true calling and choose to pursue ...
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TOMI Secures Vizient Contract as an Approved Supplier of SteraMist Systems for Nationwide Healthcare Networks
TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® ("TOMI") (NASDAQ: TOMZ), a global company specializing in disinfection and decontamination solutions, today announced that the Company has entered into a contract with Vizient, Inc. increasing TO Mi's presence in the U.S. healthcare system. Vizient is the largest group purchasing organization (GPO) in the healthcare industry supplying around $100 billion in ...
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