BioSpace News Archive

Business

To Keep Girls Playing Sports, Great Coaching Is Key

Women’s Sports Foundation releases first-of-its-kind, multi-dimensional national report on girls’ sports experience and the pivotal role coaches play

April 4, 2019
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5 min read
Business

Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School welcomes former ONDCP Director Michael Botticelli to keynote 20th commencement ceremonies

The United States’ first “Recovery Czar,” Michael Botticelli, will deliver the commencement address at the 20th Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies commencement ceremony on April 18.

April 4, 2019
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5 min read
Genetown

CVS Pharmacy Launches Same-Day, On-Demand Rx Delivery Nationwide

6,000 locations now offer faster same-day pharmacy and expanded front-store delivery

April 4, 2019
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2 min read
Biotech Bay

Livongo for Diabetes Program Releases HIPAA-Compliant Amazon Alexa Skill

Livongo announced the Livongo for Diabetes program will now leverage Amazon Alexa’s voice service to offer its Members the ability to ask any of their Alexa-enabled devices to provide their blood glucose readings and health tips via the new Livongo skill.

April 4, 2019
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3 min read
Genetown

Fractyl Announces New Clinical Data Showing Same-Day Procedure Can Benefit Both NAFLD/NASH and Type 2 Diabetes

Minimally invasive therapy lowered hepatic fat by 36% and Hb1AC levels by 1% in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes

April 4, 2019
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3 min read
Biotech Bay

Enlitic Closes Series B Funding to Advance Artificial Intelligence Solutions for Radiologists

Leading AI healthcare innovator closes $15M round, led by Marubeni, Capitol Health, and private investors

April 4, 2019
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5 min read
FDA

TherOx Receives FDA Approval for First Heart Attack Treatment Since PCI to Reduce Infarct Size

SuperSaturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy treats damaged heart tissue with hyperbaric levels of oxygen during a single catheter-delivered infusion

April 4, 2019
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6 min read
BioForest

Providence St. Joseph Health Makes Same-Day Express Care Appointment Scheduling Available On Amazon Alexa

With the voice request, “Alexa, open Providence Health Connect,” or “Alexa, open Swedish Health Connect,” consumers can schedule Express Care appointments

April 4, 2019
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2 min read
Business

DeliverCareRx Announces Grand Opening of New Hospice Pharmacy in Tampa, Florida

New location provides pharmacy services and home delivery to its growing base of hospice patients in the Southeastern US.

April 4, 2019
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2 min read
FDA

Magstim TMS Receives FDA Clearance for 3- minute Theta Burst Treatment

The Horizon ® system was designed to offer more versatility in one system, and more treatment options for patients.

April 4, 2019
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3 min read