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Business

Walgreens and Kaléo Partner to Address Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply Issues, Providing Patients Access to AUVI-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP) Through Walgreens Locations Nationwide

Walgreens becomes first retail pharmacy to offer access to AUVI-Q auto-injectors at no cost for commercially insured patients who are eligible for kaléo’s patient support programs.

September 6, 2018
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8 min read
Bio NC

Mycovia Pharmaceuticals Debuts with Initiation of Phase 3 Clinical Trials for Treatment of Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Mycovia was created following the acquisition of Viamet Pharmaceuticals by NovaQuest Capital Management to develop VT-1161 for the treatment of fungal infections including RVVC and onychomycosis

September 6, 2018
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4 min read
Genetown

Twentyeight-Seven Therapeutics Launches with a $65 Million Series A Funding

MPM Capital and Novartis Venture Fund co-led financing to advance lead program targeting microRNA modulating proteins for the treatment of cancer

September 6, 2018
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7 min read
Drug Development

Hesperos Human-on-a-Chip Technology Awarded $4 Million Phase IIb SBIR Grant

Hesperos is the first tissue chip company to receive Phase IIb grant.

September 6, 2018
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5 min read
Warriors Connect with Family While Spelunking on Cave Tour

Injured veterans and their families explored the subterranean wonders of Marengo Cave during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) outing.

September 6, 2018
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2 min read
Business

St. Anthony’s Triathlon Opens Registration Oct. 1 for 36th Annual Race Weekend

St. Petersburg’s Gulf Coast waterfront, downtown and picturesque neighborhoods, will see thousands of athletes swim, bike and run in the 36th Annual St. Anthony’s Triathlon April 26-28, 2019.

September 6, 2018
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4 min read
Business

New Campaign Highlights Importance of Managing Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) with Fewer Antibiotics

Trophikos, a leader in women’s healthcare and the maker of the medical-grade urinary tract supplement ellura ®, announced today the launch of a new campaign focused on the prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs).

September 6, 2018
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2 min read
Business

Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Access Risks Patient Safety

A new white paper discusses the prevalence of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (UGPIV) procedures, the challenges associated with obtaining UGPIV access, and solutions for hospitals to improve patient safety while lowering costs.

September 6, 2018
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3 min read
Business

The Meet Group Joins Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to Help Children Fight Cancer

The Meet Group will be offering a custom gift on each of MeetMe, Skout and Tagged that users can purchase to help offset travel costs for families wishing to be near their hospitalized children as part of ALSF’s Travel for Care program.

September 6, 2018
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2 min read
Business

Gary Winer Joins LENSAR, Inc. Board of Directors

Company Continues to Add Strategic Leadership, Building on Momentum Behind its Technology’s Expansion in the Global Refractive Cataract Market

September 6, 2018
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2 min read