Diabetes

Getinge recieves FDA premarket approval for the iCast™ covered stent system in the US

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Getinge's iCast™ covered stent system has received premarket approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with iliac arterial occlusive disease.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Getinge's iCast™ covered stent system has received premarket approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with iliac arterial occlusive disease.
  • "We are pleased that the iCast™ stent system is approved in the United States for use in iliac arteries to benefit an even greater number of patients", says Elin Frostehav, President Acute Care Therapies at Getinge.
  • Getinge will continue to ramp up capacity throughout the year in order to meet the demand."
  • The iCast covered stent system, which is sold outside the US under the brand name Advanta V12 covered stent, has been used by clinicians for 20 years and is the most clinically evaluated balloon expandable polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE)-covered stent in the world, with clinical data published in more than 550 articles.

This Week in Sports News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • "Sports programs and recreational space can be catalytic for young people," said Beverly Smith, LISC vice president.
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
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This Week in People & Culture News: 10 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering different cultural groups stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The Hennessy Fellows Program offers financial assistance, training and professional development, and curated corporate development experiences to HBCU students.
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
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6 Steps to Get Better Sleep and Improve Heart Health

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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"We know that people who get adequate sleep manage other health factors better as well, such as weight, blood sugar and blood pressure," Lloyd-Jones said.

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  • "We know that people who get adequate sleep manage other health factors better as well, such as weight, blood sugar and blood pressure," Lloyd-Jones said.
  • "The American Heart Association added sleep to the list of factors that support optimal cardiovascular health.
  • Education about healthy heart habits from the American Heart Association is nationally supported by Elevance Health Foundation.
  • Some practices to improve sleep health and impact heart health include:
    Keeping a sleep diary to help track your sleep patterns and habits can make it easier to identify factors that may be helping – or hurting – your sleep quality.

Journey Biosciences Selected as First Company for StartUp Health's Type 1 Diabetes Moonshot

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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CLEVELAND, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Journey Biosciences, a pioneer of predictive screenings for diabetes-related complications, today announced that it has become the first company to receive a T1D Moonshot Fellowship in StartUp Health's T1D Moonshot, a bold new initiative to inspire, educate and empower founders and funders to ensure "that everyone with Type 1 diabetes has the tools and resources necessary to thrive."

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  • The collaboration will help Journey Biosciences accelerate the commercialization of their flagship product, NaviDKD®.
  • "Journey Biosciences is committed to supporting people living with diabetes through a new category of predictive technologies that identify the risk of diabetes-related complications earlier than current practices allow," said Adam Graybill, CEO of Journey Biosciences.
  • "We're proud of the work being done by Adam Graybill and the team at Journey Biosciences to decrease the burden of kidney disease.
  • All NaviDKD blood samples are processed at Journey Biosciences' own CLIA-certified laboratory based in Cleveland, Ohio.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY: HOW TO RELIEVE ITCHY PSORIASIS

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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ROSEMONT, Ill., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skin issues can have a serious impact on your health and well-being. For the 7.5 million Americans1 living with psoriasis, itch can be the most bothersome part of their condition because it can make it difficult to sleep and hard to concentrate, as well as affect other aspects of their quality of life. To help relieve your psoriasis itch, a board-certified dermatologist from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is providing four important tips to consider.

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  • To help relieve your psoriasis itch, a board-certified dermatologist from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) is providing four important tips to consider.
  • "That's why it's so important to know how to relieve your itch so this doesn't happen."
  • To ease itch caused by your psoriasis, Dr. Pariser and the AAD recommend these tips:
    Limit time in water to avoid drying your skin.
  • These tips are demonstrated in " How to Relieve Itchy Psoriasis ," a video posted to the AAD website and YouTube channel .

Hyundai Donates $50,000 to Help Build the Play Zone at Diamond Children's Medical Center

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America donated $50,000 to the Banner Health Foundation to help build a Play Zone at Diamond Children's Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America donated $50,000 to the Banner Health Foundation to help build a Play Zone at Diamond Children's Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona.
  • "The opportunities and benefits that a safe and supportive space like the Play Zone will offer families is at the heart of Hyundai Hope's mission," said Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor America.
  • Banner Children's at Diamond Children's Medical Center is focused on helping kids feel safe while receiving advanced care from pediatric specialty physicians and researchers.
  • The Play Zone at Diamond Children's Medical Center will be a non-medical, supportive environment for kids where they can ask questions, build coping mechanisms, reduce anxiety, and prepare for treatments in a bright, positive environment.

Avricore Health’s HealthTab™ Passes 530 Locations, Adds Virus Detection

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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In 100 of these locations, the Company will be deploying Abbott’s ID Now™, either in combination with the Afinion 2™ or standalone, to support virus detection and assess the demand and effectiveness of infectious disease screening in community pharmacies.

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  • In 100 of these locations, the Company will be deploying Abbott’s ID Now™, either in combination with the Afinion 2™ or standalone, to support virus detection and assess the demand and effectiveness of infectious disease screening in community pharmacies.
  • Supporting this change have been regulatory changes to expand the scope of practice of the pharmacist to diagnose and treat minor ailments.
  • The 10-year funding agreement being finalized between the federal and provincial governments ( source ), is anticipated to add necessary funds to support these new areas of work.
  • ( Source )
    There are more that 10,000 pharmacies in Canada, 88,000 pharmacies in the US, nearly 12,000 in the UK.

Evoke Pharma & EVERSANA Announce Compelling Real-World Data on the Impact of GIMOTI in Reducing the Utilization of Healthcare Resources to be Presented at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) 2023

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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The data describes results of a study that highlights healthcare resource utilization data (HCRU) in diabetic gastroparesis patients before and after taking GIMOTI.

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  • The data describes results of a study that highlights healthcare resource utilization data (HCRU) in diabetic gastroparesis patients before and after taking GIMOTI.
  • HCRU is the description and quantification of patients’ total usage of healthcare services such as hospitalization or how often they visit their physician in office.
  • The cost to the healthcare system is significant and the impact on the patients and their families is considerable.
  • For decades, oral metoclopramide has been the most common and only approved treatment for patients suffering from diabetic gastroparesis.

Welldoc Earns 2023 BIG Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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Welldoc®, a digital health leader revolutionizing chronic care, today announced that it has been named a winner in the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards program presented by the Business Intelligence Group.

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  • Welldoc®, a digital health leader revolutionizing chronic care, today announced that it has been named a winner in the 2023 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards program presented by the Business Intelligence Group.
  • The Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards recognize organizations, products and people who bring AI to life and apply it to solve real problems.
  • Welldoc has been named an Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award winner for its chronic care platform that integrates personalized, actionable insights into the daily lives of individuals living with chronic conditions and comorbidities.
  • “We are thrilled to see our efforts recognized by The Business Intelligence Group.”
    “We are proud to name Welldoc as a winner in our inaugural Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards program,” said Maria Jimenez, Chief Nominations Officer for Business Intelligence Group.