Hepatitis C

bioLytical Laboratories Inc. Announces Launch of its INSTI® HCV Antibody Test for Professional Use in Australia

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Sonntag, Mai 19, 2024
Hepatitis C, Disease, Infection, HCV, Vaccine

RICHMOND, British Columbia, May 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- bioLytical Laboratories Inc. ("bioLytical"), a global leader in rapid diagnostic tests, proudly announces the immediate availability of its INSTI® HCV Antibody Test in the Australian market. This is the first point-of-care rapid test for hepatitis C antibody detection in the country, with its inclusion in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG number: 448926).

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  • bioLytical Laboratories Inc. announced today the immediate availability of its INSTI® HCV Antibody Test in the Australian market.
  • This is the first point-of-care rapid test for hepatitis C antibody detection in the country, with its inclusion in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG number: 448926).
  • The INSTI® HCV Antibody Test meets an important clinical need by avoiding venepuncture, decreasing delayed treatment, and improving connections to follow-up for treatment and care.
  • Mackie says, “Our entry into the Australian market with the INSTI® HCV Antibody Test is a critical step towards helping reduce the onward transmission of HCV.

Hepatitis: The silent killer

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Freitag, Mai 17, 2024
Insurance, CST, Eating, Hepatitis, Capitol, Vaccine, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Liver, Education, Food, Health, DHSS, Safety, Parent, Blood, Hepatitis B virus, Nutrient, Inflammation, CDC

In many cases, people who contract hepatitis do not show any symptoms and do not know they are infected.

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  • In many cases, people who contract hepatitis do not show any symptoms and do not know they are infected.
  • Receiving a hepatitis vaccination is the most effective way to protect oneself from contracting and spreading the virus.
  • The hepatitis B vaccine is available for all age groups, given as a series of two, three or four doses.
  • To find a local public health agency near you and schedule an appointment, visit the Local Public Health Agency Directory .

Gilead to Present Latest Research Across Key Liver Disease Indications at the European Association for the Study of the Liver Congress 2024

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Mittwoch, Mai 22, 2024
Science, Biotechnology, Research, Pharmaceutical, Health, Infectious Diseases, Hospitals, Clinical Trials, Hepatitis C, Risk, Medicaid, FDA, Senior, PBC, Congress, HDV, Itch, HCV, Woman, Cirrhosis, Abstract (summary), Bulevirtide, European Economic Area, Hepatitis, Liver disease, Ascending cholangitis, HBV, MD, Civil service commission, European Commission, Primary biliary cholangitis, Ursodeoxycholic acid, Gross metropolitan product, Food, Education, Disease, Safety, Gilead Sciences, ULN, Incidence, Policy, Alkaline phosphatase, Viral hepatitis, WHO, Liver cancer, Liver failure, Patient, EASL, Diagnosis, Abstract, UDCA, Fatigue, Quality of life, ALP, Pharmaceutical industry

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced new research to be presented at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Congress, June 5-8, 2024 in Milan, Italy.

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  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq:GILD) today announced new research to be presented at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Congress, June 5-8, 2024 in Milan, Italy.
  • “These data underline Gilead’s commitment to drive life-changing science and create healthier futures for people living with liver disease.
  • “The breadth of our data being presented across viral and inflammatory liver diseases, speaks to our commitment to driving positive change at every step of a person’s journey.
  • Further highlighting Gilead as a leader in HDV research, a sub-analysis of the MYR204 study (OS-122) evaluating intrahepatic virological outcomes 24 Weeks off-treatment will be presented.

CarelonRx launches SpecialtyRx Savings Navigator to Enhance Affordability, Management of Specialty Medications

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Montag, April 22, 2024
Other Health, Networks, General Health, Internet, Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, Technology, Health Technology, Health Insurance, Insurance, Human Resources, Health, Paragon, Cancer, Pharmacy, Digital, Risk, Hepatitis C, Rheumatology, Elevance Health, Wealth, Research Triangle, Patient, Multiple sclerosis, Health insurance

Today, CarelonRx announced the launch of SpecialtyRx Savings Navigator, a comprehensive approach to specialty medication savings across pharmacy and medical benefits.

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  • Today, CarelonRx announced the launch of SpecialtyRx Savings Navigator, a comprehensive approach to specialty medication savings across pharmacy and medical benefits.
  • This solution aims to help employers plan for the specialty spend of tomorrow, while providing advocacy and care to their employees who utilize specialty medications today.
  • Using advanced analytics, CarelonRx’s SpecialtyRx Savings Navigator will identify members whose health is at the greatest risk.
  • The SpecialtyRx Savings Navigator product is now available to integrated Administrative Services Only (ASO) clients.

BLACK HEALTH MATTERS TO HOST FREE SPRING HEALTH SUMMIT AND EXPO IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Mittwoch, April 3, 2024
Kidney, Glucose, LDL, Exercise, Hepatitis C, Jabari, Black, BMS, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Patient, Vertex, Lunch, PSA, Legislation, Education, Gallaudet University, Omega Psi Phi, Incontinence, Johnson & Johnson, Cholesterol, WRC-TV, Triglyceride, Hypertension, Sanofi, Doctor of Pharmacy, Leukemia, Memory, Food, HDL, Phi Beta Sigma, Health, COVID-19 vaccine, Conference, BHM, COVID-19, All My Children, Howard University Hospital, Breakfast, Kidney disease, Diet, Guru, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Pharmaceutical industry

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Health Matters (BHM) – a leading nonprofit health advocacy organization that provides health and wellness information to the Black community – will host its annual Black Health Matters Spring Health Summit and Expo in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 13. As part of the award-winning health summit series, the free, one-day event will be held at the Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University at 800 Florida Avenue, N.E., Washington, DC 20002 and includes celebrity hosts, medical professionals, health screenings, prizes, breakfast, and lunch. The event is open to the public and will begin at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast and conclude at 3:30 p.m.

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  • Popular health-focused event to feature free screenings, conversations with experts and celebrities
    WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Health Matters (BHM) – a leading nonprofit health advocacy organization that provides health and wellness information to the Black community – will host its annual Black Health Matters Spring Health Summit and Expo in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 13.
  • After over a decade of hosting the popular health-focused summits, this will be the first in Washington, D.C. for Black Health Matters.
  • The Black Health Matters Spring Summit & Expo is sponsored by leading health organizations including Sanofi|Regeneron, Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Research Includes Me, BMS, Sanofi, argenx, Vertex and CISCRP.
  • Notable partners are Howard University Hospital; DC Department of Health Care Finance; Precision Wellness; and American Association of Kidney Patients.

Co-Diagnostics, Inc. JV CoSara Receives Clearance from Indian Regulators for Influenza Multiplex PCR Test

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Donnerstag, März 7, 2024
Influenza, Hepatitis B, CDSCO, FDA, Point-of-care testing, Growth, 2005 in television, Sale, ABC, Euro starter kits, Malaria, COVID-19, Fever Dream, RT, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, HPV, Chikungunya, PCR, Hepatitis C, IVD, Vaccine

SALT LAKE CITY, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CODX) (the "Company" or "Co-Dx"), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, announced today that CoSara Diagnostics Pvt Ltd ("CoSara," or the "JV"), its joint venture for manufacturing and sales in India, has received clearance by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization ("CDSCO") in India to manufacture and sell its SARAPLEX™ Influenza Multiplex (IFM) Test Kit to clinical laboratories as an in vitro diagnostic ("IVD") for the detection and differentiation of Influenza A and Influenza B.

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  • Co-Primers utilize a unique design architecture to combat common issues with real-time PCR that can lead to inaccurate results, specifically primer dimer propagation, and which are magnified in multiplex reactions.
  • "The importance of accurate, reliable PCR testing at the high-throughput clinical laboratory level remains critical," remarked Dwight Egan, CEO of Co-Diagnostics.
  • *The Co-Dx PCR platform (including the PCR Home™, PCR Pro™, mobile app, and all associated tests) is subject to review by the FDA and/or other regulatory bodies and is not yet available for sale.
  • The Co-Dx PCR Pro instrument and Co-Dx COVID-19 Test are currently under review by the FDA.

Care Resource Receives $50,000 from Advance Auto Parts Foundation to Deliver Healthcare Services to Under-Resourced Communities in Broward County

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Dienstag, März 5, 2024
Immunization, HRSA, Transport, Language, Health education, Geography, Health, HIV, Hepatitis C, Insurance, Nursing

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Care Resource has launched a new mobile health unit, made possible by a generous $50,000 donation from the Advance Auto Parts Foundation.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Care Resource has launched a new mobile health unit, made possible by a generous $50,000 donation from the Advance Auto Parts Foundation.
  • This mobile health unit marks a significant advancement in the health center's mission to expand access to services in under-resourced communities throughout South Florida.
  • "Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life, which is why community health is a key pillar for our Advance Auto Parts Foundation.
  • By expanding health care services through mobile health units, Care Resource can further provide communities with the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

Longtime Gilead Commercial Executive Joins IntegriChain as Chairman of the Board

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Mittwoch, Februar 28, 2024
Public policy, Gilead Sciences, EVP, Entrepreneurship, Patient, Knowledge, HIV, Hepatitis C, Pharma, Pharmaceutical industry

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IntegriChain, delivering pharma's only comprehensive technology, data, consulting, and outsourcing platform for data-driven commercialization, today announced the appointment of Jim Meyers, a highly experienced pharmaceutical commercialization executive, as Chairman of the Board.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IntegriChain, delivering pharma's only comprehensive technology, data, consulting, and outsourcing platform for data-driven commercialization, today announced the appointment of Jim Meyers, a highly experienced pharmaceutical commercialization executive, as Chairman of the Board.
  • "We are thrilled to have an industry icon of Jim's caliber lead our board as our company matures," said Josh Halpern , Co-Founder and CEO of IntegriChain.
  • The Board is enthusiastic about adding further expertise to build upon the Company's leadership and support the expansion of its product offerings," said Daniel Berglund, Co-Head of Healthcare, Nordic Capital Investment Advisors and Board Member of IntegriChain.
  • "I am honored to join the IntegriChain board at this pivotal moment," said Meyers.

Government of Canada supports community-based projects addressing HIV, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections

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Freitag, Februar 23, 2024
Parliament, HIV/AIDS, Infection, Syphilis, Investment, Quality of life, Harm reduction, Government, Hepatitis, Address, CAF, Risk, Public Health Agency, PHAC, Stigma, HRF, Chlamydia, Knowledge, Hepatitis C, Gonorrhea, Mental health, HIV, Public

However, these infections remain a significant public health concern in Canada, especially among Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, and other equity-deserving communities.

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  • However, these infections remain a significant public health concern in Canada, especially among Indigenous, 2SLGBTQ+, and other equity-deserving communities.
  • Today's funding includes more than $12 million through the CAF, which will support 15 community-based interventions to address HIV, hepatitis C and other STBBI.
  • In 2022, the Government of Canada invested $106.4 million to help address STBBI across Canada.
  • Through the HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) invests $26.4 million annually to support time-limited projects (up to 5 years) across Canada to address HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infections (e.g., chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis).

Gilead Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

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Freitag, Februar 9, 2024
Biotechnology, Professional Services, Health, Environmental Issues, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Hospitals, Environment, Sustainability, Science, Carbon, Health equity, Education, Dow Jones, Capital, Culture, Medication, COVID-19, Sustainability accounting, Public opinion, ESG, Public affairs, CNBC, Task force, Gilead Sciences, Patient, Water, Social, Research, Hepatitis C, HIV

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced the company has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies.

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  • Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced the company has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies.
  • The ranking, presented by JUST Capital and CNBC, reflects Gilead’s longstanding commitment to operate responsibly by prioritizing stakeholder engagement – including with the patients and communities the company serves, employees and shareholders – while working to create a healthier world for all people.
  • Gilead was recognized on the top 100 list and ranked fifth in the Pharmaceuticals and Biotech industry.
  • Learn more about Gilead’s commitment to ESG at https://www.gilead.com/purpose/esg .