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Cold Chain Logistics
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Louisiana-based Dupr Logistics acquires Florida-based Interstate Transport, which specializes in temperature-controlled, time-sensitive food, beverage logistics; move to increase Dupr's density in Florida, expand east coast operations, carrier network
Financial Services Monitor Worldwide (06/16)
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Women's Health Issues
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Pfizer lists new phase 1 clinical trial in US to study PF-07224826, as a single agent or in combination with endocrine therapy in participants with breast cancer and other advanced solid tumors
Contify Life Science News (06/16)
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Health Care, Pharmaceuticals & Wellness
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GlobalData: Eli Lilly's Mounjaro poised to dominate obesity market, surpass Novo Nordisk's metabolism-regulating treatment semaglutide; SVB Securities says FDA approval could catapult Mounjaro to US$26.4B in sales by 2030, solidify Lilly's market cap lead
FiercePharma (06/19)
Eli Lilly's Mounjaro primed to dominate diabetes and obesity treatments, challenging Novo Nordisk's semaglutide; reports GlobalData; FDA approval for Mounjaro for obesity treatment may arrive this year
FiercePharma (06/19)
BC government regulations lead to 99% drop in online Ozempic prescriptions ordered by US patients; the injectable medication's weight-loss side effect caused a huge surge in demand, prompting legislation to protect the local supply for diabetes patients
Canadian Press DataFile (06/19)
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Health Care & Medical Packaging
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European vascular access device market expected to grow from €1.9B in 2022 to €2.2B by 2029 due to increase in safety devices that mitigate needle-stick injuries, particularly in peripherally inserted venous catheters and syringe, needle segments
EIN Presswire (06/19)
Iconovo partners with Affilogic to conduct study of inhalable Nanofitin-based biotherapies to treat lung disease in Iconovo's ICOone; the partnership may expand after study completion with possible license agreements
Modular Finance Nordic Press Releases (06/19)
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Health Care & Wellness group
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Scientists at University of Pennsylvania develop oral, plant-based insulin from lettuce, offering lower-cost alternative to injections; new insulin is shelf-stable and contains all three peptides like the natural hormone
Vegconomist (06/19)
AIDS Healthcare Foundation supports Medecins Sans Frontieres appeal for Abbott Laboratories and Becton Dickinson to continue production of CD4 machines used in HIV treatment; both firms to phase-out production of machines in coming years
Business Wire (06/19)
Bristol Myers Squibb to close its manufacturing facility in Humacao, Puerto Rico, citing operating costs on the island, inadequate capacity at plant; about 400 people work at the facility
CE Noticias Financieras (06/19)
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Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences group
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Nearly 100% of shareholders of late-stage biopharma firm Bellus Health agree to US$2B GSK takeover; Bellus Health developed camlipixant, a selective P2X3 oral antagonist in Phase III development to treat adult patients with refractory chronic cough
Proactive Investors (06/19)
Use of new biologics Benlysta and Saphnelo to treat systemic lupus erythematosus nearly doubles since 2021 as rheumatologists move away from using off-label meds: Spherix Global Insights
FiercePharma (06/16)
US oncologists report price is major hurdle for patients to access new cancer therapies, with 24% of oncologists facing cost challenges in cancer treatment; oncologists also report difficulty staying current with new cell and gene therapies: Sermo
FiercePharma (06/16)
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Medical
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Hospital / Clinical Devices
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New Zealand recalls Abbott’s Alinity ci-series System Control Module with software versions 3.4.0 and lower due to potential for incorrect or delayed results and chemical or biohazard exposure; Abbott releasing software version 3.5 0 to fix issue
Contify Life Science News (06/19)
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Injectors / Infusion Pumps / Syringes
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Puracy introduces Clean Can System--a recyclable and refillable aluminum can for cleaning products along with a PET-G top that allows for either a sprayer or pump to connect; system eliminates single-use plastic packaging in the cleaning category
Industry Intelligence Inc. (06/16)
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Hospital / Medical Use
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Suominen spotlights Novonette material for personal, medical, wound care uses; Novonette's patterns utilize specialized pick-up pockets for optimized fluid release, reabsorption, helping remove unwanted material from surfaces, skin, hold it for disposal
Suominen Corp. (06/19)
Techtextil India 2023 edition to host SITRA's MEDITEX Expo on Medical Textiles in Mumbai on Sept. 12-14; exclusive pavilion to focus on innovative medical textiles, highlighting high-growth applications, featuring live demonstrations
Techtextil (06/16)
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Hospitals
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EarthWise Pet acquires California-based pet supply and services company Pet Depot under undisclosed terms; Pet Depot operates under franchise model, operates six animal hospitals in the US and has 20 franchises in the US and Canada.
Pet Insight Magazine (06/16)
Critter Fixers Veterinary Hospitals co-founders open site within PetSmart store in Smyrna, Georgia; PetSmart Veterinary Services to offer veterinary care, including preventative and critical care, vaccinations, spay/neuter and dental cleanings
Pet Insight Magazine (06/16)
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Health Care, Pharmaceuticals & Wellness
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Merck completes US$10.8B acquisition of Prometheus Biosciences; deal boosts Merck's immunology pipeline, includes candidate MK-7240 for immune-mediated diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
ENP Newswire (06/19)
Novartis' Sandoz aims to triple global biosimilar uptake in 10 years with Act4Biosimilars action plan; the multi-phase initiative starts in the Americas and addresses key challenges such as regulatory guidelines and misinformation
FiercePharma (06/16)
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Pharma
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Prescription Drugs
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Doctors for America disappointed, outraged over lawsuits by Merck and US Chamber of Commerce to prevent Medicare drug price negotiations; Doctors for American says suits attempt to circumvent the lawful application of the government’s purchasing power
Contify Life Science News (06/16)
AstraZeneca partners with Chinese biotech Cholesgen in drug discovery collaboration and licensing option agreement in hypercholesterolemia to validate genetic drug targets and progress therapeutic molecules into clinical development
Associated Press (06/16)
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Hospital / Clinical Drugs
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FDA approves Roche's injectable bispecific Columvi, or glofitamab, to treat diffuse large B-cell lymphoma or large B-cell lymphoma arising from follicular lymphoma
FiercePharma (06/16)
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Vaccination / Immunization
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FDA advisers recommend COVID-19 vaccine update targeting new XBB variants for next round of shots; vaccine makers say updated versions could be available within months, depending on the strain
Capital (06/16)
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Health Care, Pharmaceuticals & Wellness
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Study finds men face 2-3 times higher risk of overdose mortality from opioids and stimulants; researchers call for deeper understanding of biological, social, and behavioral factors in sex-based drug vulnerability: Mount Sinai
Contify Life Science News (06/16)
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai identify immune cells vital in liver cancer immunotherapy response; findings may help uncover why some patients benefit from immunotherapy while others do not
Targeted News Service (Press Releases) (06/16)
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Packaging
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Health Care & Medical Packaging
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Airnov Healthcare Packaging to showcase HDPE bottle range at upcoming CPHI China event; new range is compliant with US FDA, EU regulations and Chinese DMF registration for dry pharmaceutical applications, offers higher barrier protection from moisture
Contify Life Science News (06/19)
As part of its ‘You Before Yes’ campaign on sexual consent, Superdrug to introduce consent messages on packaging of its Own Brand condoms starting in September; packaging will feature a message and QR code that leads to campaign website
MarketLine (06/16)
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Medical Labels
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Epson Philippines unveils ColorWorks C4050 inkjet printer line for on-demand color label printing in GHS chemicals, MICE events, medical, manufacturing, food and beverage, retail sectors; press reduces costs, offers paper- and ink-saving functionalities
Newsbytes Philippines (06/19)
Resource Label Group acquires Pharmaceutic Litho and Label, a manufacturer of printed inserts, labels, packaging components for pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device manufacturers; company has locations in California, North Carolina
Business Wire (06/16)
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Stock
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Latest: Jun, 19 2023
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Abbott Laboratories (ABT)
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106.20
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106.20
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0.00%
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3.58%
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Cardinal Health (CAH)
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91.25
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91.25
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0.00%
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79.98%
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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
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164.23
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164.23
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-3.09%
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Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK)
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109.32
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109.32
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0.00%
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29.19%
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