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Philips on Track to Become Carbon-neutral in its Own Operations this year

February 25, 2020 Philips is set to meet all the targets proposed in its 5-year ‘Healthy people, Sustainable planet’ program, with expansion of its renewable energy sourcing initiatives, and Green Revenues [1] accounting for 67% of revenues and Circular Products & Solutions [2] accounting for 1...

Philips Publishes its Annual Report 2019

February 25, 2020 Company provides update related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today published its Annual Report 2019, and expects to file the report on Form 20-...

Hera BioLabs ("Hera") and Demeetra Ag Bio ("Demeetra") announce joint launch of Cas-CLOVER™ the "clean alternative to CRISPR/Cas9 for drug discovery and bioprocessing"

The companies are offering Cas-CLOVER in distinct fields of use: Demeetra is operating in the pharmaceutical/industrial bioprocessing space as well as agricultural biotechnology, while Hera is focused on products tools and services for research and drug discovery LEXINGTON, Ky. , Feb. 26, 202...

Shady Grove Fertility's (SGF) Fairfax, VA IVF Center Reaches 1,500 IVF and Egg Freezing Cycles in its First Full Year Open, Shares How SGF Labs Help More People Conceive

With more than 30% of SGF's patients from Virginia, the added convenience of a Fairfax, VA, procedure center and laboratory has eliminated the need for patients to travel to its headquarters in Rockville, MD, for IVF procedures. FAIRFAX, Va. , Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SGF is the l...

Everyware® To Showcase its Healthcare Compliant Payment Solution at the Next HIMSS

Everyware shows how to collect payments fast while improving patient experience. AUSTIN, Texas , Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Everyware , a leader in mobile payment innovation, today announces it will exhibit at the 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition . Demonstratio...

Genomenon Releases Genomic Landscape for Ectodermal Dysplasias for Rare Disease Week

National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED) First Recipient of Vital Research Dataset ANN ARBOR, Mich. , Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Genomenon® , home of the Mastermind® Genomic Search Engine, is celebrating Rare Disease Week 2020 by making the comprehensive genomic lands...

Scientists Announce VIRGO, First Comprehensive Gene Catalog To Decode the Vaginal Microbiome

Decade long study of metagenomic and metatranscriptomic data reveals unprecedented view of the human vaginal microbiome and its role in health and disease BALTIMORE , Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A new paper published today in Nature Communications introduces VIRGO, the first compre...

Strategic Radiology Adds First Oregon Practice, Diagnostic Imaging Northwest

Diagnostic Imaging Northwest has aligned with Strategic Radiology's coalition of independent private radiology practices, bringing the current number of practices to 27 and bolstering the organization's presence in the Northwest. The group includes 12 subspecialty-trained radiologists. CHARLOT...

Sunshine Coast Announces Innovative Infrared Sauna Option for Drug Rehab, Alcohol Treatment, and PTSD/ Trauma Therapy for Men in Canada

Sunshine Coast Health Centre is a best-in-class addiction, trauma, and PTSD treatment program in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. The Centre is announcing a new infrared sauna at its facility. VANCOUVER, British Columbia , Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sunshine Coast Health Cen...

iOnctura Announces First Patient Dosed in a Phase I Clinical Study of its Novel Highly Selective PI3Kd Inhibitor, IOA-244 for Solid Tumours

GENEVA , Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- iOnctura SA., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, developing a pipeline of next generation molecules targeting cancer and fibrosis, announces it has dosed the first patient in a first-in-human dose escalation and expansion study evaluating the saf...

Psychological Stress Confronts the New Age Indian Woman According to DocsApp

As the empowered Indian women are rising to new heights in their professional and social spectrum there is an increasing trend of rising psychological issues related to anxiety faced by them. According to data compiled by DocsApp an online doctor consultation platform 71206 women took consultatio...

Shuwen Biotech to Offer Breakthrough Preeclampsia Detection Device Globally through Collaboration with PerkinElmer

Shuwen Biotech Co. Ltd., a China-based leader in innovative diagnostics announced that PerkinElmer, Inc. will distribute Shuwen’s breakthrough diagnostic test for preeclampsia in over 100 countries around the globe, accounting for over 120 million pregnancies annually. According to the WHO, almos...

Peer Health Exchange's A Night Out for Health celebrates 15 years of health education

In celebration of 15 years of health education in New York City, nearly 200 philanthropic, education, and youth advocate leaders celebrated Peer Health Exchange's annual benefit A Night Out for Health: Celebrate 15, February 25, in support of the organization's work to advance health equity and imp...

Humanitarian Disaster Institute Founder to Appear in Times Square Colorectal Cancer Awareness Campaign

Jamie Aten, Ph.D., a stage IV colorectal cancer survivor, will appear in Fight Colorectal Cancer's national awareness campaign this March WHEATON, Ill. , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jamie Aten, Ph.D., the founder and executive director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute and Blanc...

Heron Therapeutics to Present at the 40th Annual Cowen Healthcare Conference

SAN DIEGO , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Heron Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: HRTX), a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on improving the lives of patients by developing best-in-class treatments to address some of the most important unmet patient needs, today announced that Barry Qua...

University Hospitals Named For The Eighth Time As One Of The World's Most Ethical Companies By Ethisphere

Recognition honors those companies that take the long view with a purpose-based strategy and strive to create positive change throughout their global communities CLEVELAND , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Newswise -- University Hospitals has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in...

Beyond Type 1 Announces Collaboration with National Association of School Nurses to Raise Awareness for Warning Signs of Type 1 Diabetes

SAN CARLOS, Calif. , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global diabetes nonprofit Beyond Type 1 announced today a new collaboration with the National Association of School Nurses to raise awareness for the warning signs of Type 1 diabetes (T1D). With this new collaboration, awareness materials will ...

Is Utah Better Than Average in Colon Cancer Prevention?

Granite Peaks Gastroenterology working to bring awareness to the importance of colorectal cancer screenings. SANDY, Utah , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- March is recognized as National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Granite Peaks Gastroenterology works with both the American Cancer Soci...

One Park Financial Celebrates "Grovie Wellness Day"

February 20th, One Park Financial partnered with The Active Workplace and EVOS to offer in-office massages from a licensed massage therapist and a nutritious lunch to each Grovie. COCONUT GROVE, Fla. , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast-paced, success-driven companies rarely tell their emplo...

Ovarian Cancer Canada Applauds Nova Scotia's Bold Commitment to Saving Women's Lives

Province Announces $1 Million to Advance Progress on Fatal Disease in Budget Today TORONTO , Feb. 25, 2020 /CNW/ - Almost one year after the federal government announced a first-ever and long-sought investment of $10 million for ovarian cancer research, Nova Scotia has stepped forward ...

Electronic Health Record System for Long-Term Services and Supports Provides Suite of Tools for Children's Services Providers

WATERBURY, Conn. , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Therap's comprehensive documentation system is utilized by children's services providers including residential, transitional or case management services, and by statewide units overseeing children's services divisions. Its more than 80 modules f...

Does Your Pet Have Bad Breath? Oral Care Probiotic, ProBioraPet®, Champions Pets' Oral Health

Oral probiotics reinforce the positive bacteria in a pet's mouth and crowd out the unhealthy bacteria, including those that can cause gum problems and create bad breath. TAMPA, Fla. , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Poor oral health in pets is often the root cause of bad breath – and cos...

Study finds gender disparities in hematology research success

Caregiving responsibilities found to negatively affect academic productivity, primarily for men WASHINGTON , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hematologists who complete a mentored training program experience greater levels of academic success than those who do not; however, a study published ...

Links between nutrition and health focus of Animal Nutrition Conference of Canada, May 12-14 in Winnipeg

OTTAWA , Feb. 25, 2020 /CNW/ - New research exploring the links between animal nutrition and health is offering promise and generating much excitement in helping solve some of today's greatest livestock production challenges. Participants from across the feed industry will have the opportunity ...

Boxing Legend Mike Tyson Unveils His 'Undisputed 87' Premium Cannabis Brand Exclusively at Planet 13 Las Vegas

Known as 'The Baddest Cannabis on the Planet' this Tyson Ranch AAA Indoor grown flower is now available at the Planet 13 SuperStore - the premier venue for launching top brands for national recognition LAS VEGAS , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Planet 13 Holdings Inc. (CSE: PLTH) (OTCQB...

Wildflower Health Completes Program Validation for Using Its Technology to Make a Positive Impact on Quality Measures

Validation Institute Verifies Health Performance Claim through Objective, Third-Party Process SAN FRANCISCO , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wildflower Health is pleased to announce successful completion of validation by Validation Institute for using its technology to make a positive i...

RISE Association Launches New Community, Member Portal for Medicare Advantage Health Plan Professionals

The new Medicare Member Acquisition & Experience Community will help local and regional Medicare Advantage health plans grow and retain their membership base LAS VEGAS , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The RISE Association today unveiled the launch of a new community to help local and regional...

Nationwide Network of Kidney Health Providers Launched to Improve the Future of Patient Care

Tennessee Nephrologists at Nephrology Associates, P.C. Partner with Nation's Leading Provider of Kidney Care Products and Services to Improve the Future of Patient Care. NASHVILLE, Tenn. , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nephrology Associates, P.C. has announced its participation and inv...

Renowned endurance athlete Steve Cannon launches cancer research fundraising campaign timed with the 2020 Iditarod Trail Invitational

The film maker, author and activist is participating in the world's longest winter ultra-marathon in support of his goal to raise one-million dollars towards cancer research funding ANCHORAGE, Alaska , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Cannon will launch an ambitious cancer research fundra...

Melanoma Research Foundation to Launch First Ever Patient-Reported Ocular Melanoma Registry

The MRF's CURE Ocular Melanoma (CURE OM) initiative announces the first-of-its-kind patient-reported registry to accelerate the pace of research and treatment development, transforming the scientific understanding of this rare disease. WASHINGTON , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Me...

Dell Laser Consultants is Among the First in Texas to offer the RxSight™ Light Adjustable Lens to Patients

Refractive adjustment following cataract surgery is now possible with the new breakthrough technology. AUSTIN, Texas , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renowned eye surgical practice led by Steven J. Dell , MD, Dell Laser Consultants is among the first practices in Texas to offer the...

Medcom Benefit Solutions and Health Advocate Announce Partnership

Medcom now offers Health Advocate services, bringing MORE to benefits administration. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. , Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Medcom Benefit Solutions announced this week a new partnership with Health Advocate, enabling its participants in pre-tax reimbursement programs to g...