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Cold Chain Logistics
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Refrigerated intermodal operator, Tiger Cool Express, shuts down due to reduced demand, low trucking rates; over 725 late model refrigerated intermodal containers now available for sale, including CIMC Insulated Containers with Carrier Refrigeration units
Associated Press (08/17)
Recent tests show that Thermal Custom Packaging’s advanced Phase Change Materials have demonstrated superior performance, outlasting the traditional use of dry ice by a significant margin
GlobeNewswire (08/15)
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Women's Health Issues
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Hair health brand Nutrafol shares new research highlighting the prevalence of hair thinning in women and the emotional impacts it can have; hair thinning ties with weight issues as top concerns women have about physical issues
PR Newswire (08/17)
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Health Care, Pharmaceuticals & Wellness
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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announces European Medicines Agency acceptance for review of its application submitted for odronextamab, a potential treatment for adult patients with relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma or diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (08/17)
BIOTRONIK’s latest pacemaker, Amvia Sky, becomes world's first pacemaker approved for left bundle branch area pacing applications; device implanted for the first time in Europe at University Hospital Ghent in Belgium
Contify Life Science News (08/17)
Record levels of US adults report using marijuana in the last year, while hallucinogen use also rises significantly, NIH survey shows; meanwhile, use of cigarettes, sedatives and non-medical opioids declined over past 10 years
The American Hospital Association (AHA) (08/17)
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Health Care & Wellness group
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UnitedHealthcare among organizations selected by New Mexico Human Services Department to administer state's Turquoise Care Medicaid program; offering to become available to members beginning July 1, 2024
Business Wire (08/17)
Moderna's updated COVID-19 vaccine shows significant boost in neutralizing antibodies against EG.5 and FL.1.5.1 variants in preliminary clinical trial data; pending approval, updated vaccine is expected to be available globally for fall 2023
Moderna Inc. (08/17)
National Institutes of Health grants US$24M to establish 10 Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence at universities, medical schools and Avera McKennan Hospital; investment aims to reduce pregnancy-related deaths, promote health equity
The American Hospital Association (AHA) (08/17)
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Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences group
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Pfizer to collaborate with industry stakeholders to combat counterfeit medicines that threaten patient health, focusing on education for consumers and early intervention to stop proliferation of hazardous drugs
Business Day (Nigeria) (08/17)
Maryland and most of its localities receive US$24M in settlement payments related to opioid crisis, state AG announces; under agreement with Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen, state to receive US$395M over 18 years
Baltimore Sun (MD) (08/17)
FDA issues a warning to AstraZeneca over misbranding of the Breztri Aerosphere inhalation aerosol, stating that the sales aid provides misleading claims about the overall benefits of the product
Contify Life Science News (08/17)
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Medical
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Respiratory / Lung Health
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Honeywell and Recipharm partner to develop propellant with near-zero global warming potential for use in pressurized metered dose inhalers; project aims to reduce ecological impact of inhaler-based COPD treatment
PR Newswire (08/17)
GSK announces availability of its Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine, AREXVY, in major retail pharmacies across the US for individuals aged 60 and above; company anticipates coverage by most Medicare and commercial insurance plans
Business Wire (08/17)
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Injectors / Infusion Pumps / Syringes
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FLEXcon Global to exhibit medical device, pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive labeling products at Labelexpo Europe, Sept. 11-14; pharma labeling applications include small diameter vials, syringes, large diameter over-the-counter medicine containers
FLEXcon Company Inc. (08/15)
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Hospitals
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Thai National Health Security Board now includes adult diapers and incontinence pads in its benefits package for health promotion and prevention services; products are provided for all bedridden and incontinence patients
Vietnam News Gazette (08/15)
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Health Care, Pharmaceuticals & Wellness
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FDA grants accelerated approval to Pfizer's ELREXFIO for treatment of adults with recurrent or refractory multiple myeloma; decision follows successful results from the Phase 2-3 study
Pfizer Inc. (08/17)
Eli Lilly successfully finalizes acquisition of Versanis Bio, expanding its portfolio to include bimagrumab, a drug in phase 2b study for overweight and obese adults, with potential payments to Versanis shareholders of up to US$1.925B
Eli Lilly & Co. (08/17)
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Pharma
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Prescription Drugs
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Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly see significant growth in revenues driven by next-gen obesity and diabetes treatments; Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna suffer massive sales declines due to reduced demand for COVID-19 products
FiercePharma (08/16)
NHS Scotland approves severe asthma treatment Tezspire and chronic heart failure drug Forxiga, according to AstraZeneca; over 27,000 Scots are potentially eligible for the treatments
Indian Pharma Industry: Policies (08/16)
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Biopharmaceuticals / Biologics
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CureVac collaborates with GSK to begin phase 2 study for two modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidates in Australia, with results expected by early 2024
Contify Life Science News (08/17)
Pfizer's RSV vaccine, RSVpreF, has been recommended for marketing authorization for both older adults and maternal immunization in Europe by the European Medicines Agency; final decision is expected in the coming weeks
Contify Life Science News (08/17)
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Non-Vaccine Biologics
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Monash University, Moderna create the Monash-Moderna Quantitative Pharmacology Accelerator, a five-year program to drive mRNA medicine advancements, including therapeutics and vaccines; Moderna invests $3.0M in the Australia-based partnership
Targeted News Service (08/16)
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Vaccination / Immunization
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines or boosters during pregnancy benefit mothers and newborns, according to a federally funded study published in Vaccine; study finds higher antibody levels passed onto newborns from mothers who received the booster dose
The American Hospital Association (AHA) (08/16)
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Health Care, Pharmaceuticals & Wellness
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Kaiser Permanente's proposed acquisition of Pennsylvania-based Geisinger draws skepticism over how the move will fulfill goal provide lower-cost care patients; industry experts believe company aims to compete with the likes of Amazon, CVS, Walmart
Indian Health Care News (08/17)
Johnson & Johnson announces final exchange ratio for share swap with Kenvue; exchange will see shareholders receive 8.0324 Kenvue shares for each Johnson & Johnson share, with up to 190,955,436 shares expected to be exchanged
Business Wire (08/17)
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Packaging
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Health Care & Medical Packaging
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ResearchAndMarkets.com adds 'An Introduction to Pharmaceutical Packaging Training Course' to its offering; course will be led by Chris Penfold, a freelance packaging development specialist and consultant who has worked in the field for more than 25 years
Business Wire (08/16)
Multiple organizations report mix-ups between once-daily, twice-daily formulations of timolol maleate ophthalmic 0.5% due to similar packaging; Institute for Safe Medication Practices recommends differentiation of generic names, cartons, dropper bottles
Pharmacy Times (08/15)
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Caps & Closures
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Müller Milk & Ingredients successfully transitions from colored milk bottle caps to clear ones; move is estimated to reduce company’s reliance on virgin plastic by 1,500 tonnes annually
Convenience Store (UK) (08/17)
FoodNavigator Podcast highlights innovations to address plastic problem; WRAP stresses removing pigment from milk bottle closures, UK startup Searo is developing home-compostable polymers from seaweed, Loop is a circular business focused on reusability
FoodNavigator.com (08/17)
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Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
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104.93
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104.53
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0.38%
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-5.08%
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Cardinal Health (CAH)
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86.39
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90.40
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-4.44%
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25.00%
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
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174.01
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172.39
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0.94%
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3.84%
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Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK)
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108.92
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108.73
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0.17%
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19.64%
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