Posted on 5/12/20
Medical Device Maker Ambu Launches New Single-Use Cystoscope for Improved Workflow and Enhanced Productivity Benefits
Ambu Inc., a rapidly growing medical device maker and pioneer of sterile, single-use endoscopes, introduced today a new single-use cystoscope. The Ambu® aScope™ 4 Cysto will . . .
Posted on 5/12/20
States with the Most Vulnerable Populations to Coronavirus – WalletHub Study
With nearly 75 percent of patients hospitalized for coronavirus being at least 50 years old, and around 90 percent having pre-existing conditions, it’s important for states . . .
Posted on 5/12/20
Mevion Medical Systems Signs Agreement to Bring Compact Proton Therapy to Texas
LITTLETON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mevion Medical Systems announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to provide the MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System® with HYPERSCAN® Pencil . . .
Posted on 5/7/20
Tracking Risk of COVID-19 Stimulus Packages
Signed into law on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, an amendment to the Small Business Act, is . . .
Posted on 5/6/20
Polar Pak to Produce 2M Face Shields for Health Canada to Help Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Novolex brand, Polar Pak will manufacture PPE face shields in Brampton, ONPolar Pak, a Canadian-based Novolex brand, announced it will be manufacturing more than 2 . . .
Posted on 5/3/20
Aeglea BioTherapeutics Prices $120M Public Offering
AUSTIN, Texas, April 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aeglea BioTherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:AGLE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation human enzyme therapeutics as disruptive solutions for rare . . .
Posted on 5/3/20
Salarius Pharmaceuticals Announces Board of Director Nominations
HOUSTON, April 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Salarius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLRX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company targeting cancers caused by dysregulated gene expression, today announced that . . .
Posted on 5/3/20
Aeglea BioTherapeutics Announces Proposed Public Offering
AUSTIN, Texas, April 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aeglea BioTherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGLE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation human enzyme therapeutics as disruptive solutions for . . .
Posted on 4/29/20
Coronavirus Shopping Survey: 58 Million Americans Are Spending More Money – WalletHub
The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way the world shops, perhaps forever in some respects, so WalletHub conducted a nationally representative survey to see how Americans’ . . .
Posted on 4/27/20
States Where Social Distancing Is Most Difficult – WalletHub Study
Social distancing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of coronavirus, as the main way the virus spreads is through close contact between people. . . .
Posted on 4/27/20
70% of Investors Believe a COVID-19 Recession Will Be Worse Than 2008 -- But Here's the Silver Lining
COVID-19 has had a tremendous effect on millions of Americans' finances. With approximately 22 million U.S. adults filing for unemployment benefits over the last month and . . .
Posted on 4/26/20
Cassava Sciences Announces New $2.5M Research Grant Award from National Institutes of Health
AUSTIN, Texas, April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cassava Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: SAVA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on Alzheimer’s disease, today announced that it has . . .
Posted on 4/22/20
Coronavirus Relief Survey: 84% of Americans Want Another Stimulus Check – WalletHub
The coronavirus pandemic has been one of the most disastrous events for the economy ever, already wiping out over 22 million jobs. In response to these . . .
Posted on 4/21/20
Mental Health Technologies Offers Free Online Anxiety and Depression Screening Service to the Public During COVID-19 Crisis
Assessments are anonymous, convenient and secure; free public service adheres to government stay-at-home mandates while providing access to critical mental health support Mental Health Technologies, Inc. . . .
Posted on 4/20/20
Novolex Repurposes to Manufacture Medical Protective Equipment
As healthcare professionals and first responders have come under increasing strain due to the COVID-19 crisis, Novolex has retooled its manufacturing capabilities and repurposed its supply . . .
Posted on 4/15/20
Bellicum Completes Sale of Houston Facility
HOUSTON, April 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLCM), a leader in developing novel, controllable cellular immunotherapies for cancers, today announced closing of the . . .
Posted on 4/15/20
2020’s Best & Worst States for Children’s Health Care – WalletHub Study
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to get worse, it’s more important now than ever to safeguard the health of America’s children. While children are less likely . . .
Posted on 4/14/20
Concorde Health Offers Telehealth Fitness Solution For Workers Impacted by COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many workers with physically demanding jobs, like contractors and construction workers who do not have the option of ‘working remotely,’ have . . .
Posted on 4/14/20
Researchers Warn That Contaminated Reusable Bronchoscopes Could Cause Secondary Infections and Higher Mortality Rates in COVID-19 Patients
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, researchers have flagged a new potential threat: Patients and healthcare staff may be at risk of infection from contaminated . . .
Posted on 4/14/20
States Hit Hardest by COVID-19’s Impact on Tourism – WalletHub Study
The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on many of America’s “non-essential” industries. That includes tourism, as countless attractions have closed down, from commercial hotspots like Disney . . .
Posted on 4/13/20
New Technology Allows Doctors to Communicate with Staff at Home
Health information exchange allows doctors to send patient records to hospitals as well as staff working from home -- quickly, confidentially and securely With the COVID-19 . . .
Posted on 4/13/20
States With The Most Affected Small Businesses Due To Coronavirus – WalletHub Study
Coronavirus has dealt a heavy blow to small businesses in the U.S., as many “non-essential” businesses have been forced by state governments to shut their doors . . .
Posted on 4/10/20
States with the Biggest Increases in Unemployment Due to COVID-19 – WalletHub Study
As the U.S. has embraced social distancing policies in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, many businesses have shut their doors either voluntarily or by . . .
Posted on 4/9/20
Aravive Announces Board Composition and Executive Management Transitions
HOUSTON, April 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aravive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARAV), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced transitions in its board of directors and executive team, . . .
Posted on 4/7/20
Most Aggressive States Against the Coronavirus – WalletHub Study
The primary way coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads is through close interaction with other people, according to the World Health Organization. If people come into contact with droplets . . .
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