A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare
press releases from PR Newswire this week, including a new COVID-19
vaccine, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month news and Walk to End
Alzheimer's.
NEW
YORK, Sept. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With
thousands of press releases published each week, it can be
difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help
healthcare journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most
newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major
stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full
text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release
headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are
available for download.
- The M Factor: A First-of-its-kind Documentary on Menopause
Debuts October 17, 2024
The film features renowned doctors, workplace advocates and leading
women's health advocates addressing questions that have long
plagued women. PBS will air the documentary on October 17th (check local listings), in advance
of World Menopause Day.
- Novavax 2024-2025 Formula COVID-19 Vaccine Now Authorized
and Recommended for Use in the U.S.
Novavax's vaccine is the only protein-based option available in the
U.S. for individuals aged 12 and older to prevent COVID-19.
Pre-filled syringes will be available in thousands of locations,
including retail and independent pharmacies and regional
grocers.
- New Public Awareness Effort from The Urology Group
Emphasizes This Important Point During Prostate Cancer Awareness
Month
"Know your normal PSA level and have it tested annually to alert
you to unusual changes. Finding and treating prostate cancer early,
when treatment might be more effective, saves lives," said Dr.
Brooke Edwards, The Urology
Group.
- BD Completes Acquisition of Critical Care from Edwards
Lifesciences
Renamed BD Advanced Patient Monitoring,
the combination enables future innovation opportunities for
closed–loop monitoring and treatment, integrating combined company
data sets and interoperability capabilities.
- Abbott Initiates Clinical Study to Evaluate the Use of Its
Deep Brain Stimulation System to Manage Severe Depression
Approximately 2.8 million Americans each year are diagnosed with
treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Abbott's TRANSCEND study will
evaluate the use of its deep brain stimulation (DBS) system, which
was granted Breakthrough Device designation by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA).
- Harrison.ai Launches World Leading AI Model to Transform
Healthcare
Harrison.rad.1 is a radiology-specific vision language model that
is dialogue-based. It can perform a variety of functions including
open-ended chat related to X-ray images, detecting and localizing
radiological findings, and generating reports based on clinical
history and patient context.
- Alzheimer's Association Collaborates with Hallmark Media and
Ashley Williams for First-Ever Walk
to End Alzheimer's Appearance in a Feature Film
In "Falling Together," Williams' character volunteers for Walk to
End Alzheimer's to meet people and get involved in her community
after relocating to Pittsburgh for
a new job. While fictional, the movie's storyline will resonate
with communities across the country that are stepping up to fight
the disease together.
- 4moms Partners with Project Sweet Peas for Nationwide
"Nominate a NICU Nurse" Initiative
The 2nd Annual NICU
program invites parents and loved ones to nominate deserving NICU
nurses and staff who make a difference in their communities.
- Kroger Offers Savings to Encourage Customers to get
Vaccinated Ahead of Peak Flu Season
Customers may receive a $5 off coupon
when they receive a flu vaccine and a $20 off coupon when they receive a flu vaccine
along with any additional vaccine during the same visit. "We're
hoping this offer encourages people to take the important step of
getting vaccinated this season," said Colleen Lindholz, president, Kroger Health.
- Blood Donations Critical as New Sickle Cell Treatments Bring
Hope
While new cell-based gene therapies provide groundbreaking
treatment options for people battling sickle cell disease in the
U.S., blood donations remain critical to ensure these medical
procedures can be completed. The American Red Cross is hosting over
500 blood drives nationwide this September to support these
life-changing treatments for sickle cell patients.
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