Nosocomial diseases: the Lépine competition rewards the invention of a surgeon

Axel Llobet, maxillofacial surgeon at the Perpignan hospital, invented with the engineer René Vinci, a machine to encourage caregivers to disinfect their hands more often with hydroalcoholic gel. Objective: to reduce nosocomial diseases which, each year, affect nearly 750,000 patients. Before becoming an inventor, he was a maxillofacial surgeon. Dr. Llobet and René Vinci, engineer, … Read more

FDA Approves First Oral Antiviral for Treatment of COVID-19 in Adults

SILVER SPRING, Md., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the oral antiviral Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets, co-packaged for oral use) for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death. Paxlovid is the fourth … Read more

Indee Labs Announces Exclusive Distribution Deal for With Sunko Instruments in China

Indee Labs announces an exclusive marketing and distribution deal with Sunko Instruments in China for Hydropore Research Use Only. BERKELEY, Calif., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Indee Labs is a biotechnology company developing the Hydropore™ for non-viral intracellular delivery. Sunko Instruments is a professional distributor of scientific and laboratory instruments in China. “Sunko has worked with … Read more

Prime Therapeutics earns accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance

Prime recognized for Utilization Management Accreditation EAGAN, Minn., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime), a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) serving nearly 38 million members nationally, today announced it was accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for Utilization Management. NCQA Utilization Management Accreditation is a quality assessment program that focuses on … Read more

Creator of Iconic Personal Care Brands COMBE Inc. to Acquire ASTROGLIDE®, Fastest Growing Personal Lubricant Brand in the U.S.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — COMBE, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the ASTROGLIDE® brand and its parent company, BioFilm, Inc., from the Wray Family. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval and other customary conditions, is expected to close during the second quarter of this calendar year. “Sexual Health … Read more

Hememics Biotechnologies, Inc. Announces Successful Close in $2 Million Seed 2 Financing from TEDCO and Qualified Investors to Accelerate Growth

GAITHERSBURG, Md., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hememics Biotechnologies, Inc., developer of first-in-class, handheld, multiplexed biosensor platform that can test antibodies, antigens and molecular targets simultaneously, announced today the closing of a $2 million Seed 2 financing round. Participants of this round include a strategic investor, existing investors and Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). “I … Read more

Soul Shop™ for Black Churches Workshop in Chicago Offered to Faith Leaders to Minister to Those Affected by Suicide

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-Illinois provides training to address a leading cause of death within Black community CHICAGO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — With rising numbers of suicide death among Black men, the Illinois chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is offering Soul Shop™ for Black Churches training to equip faith leaders on ministering … Read more