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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit seeking to block GTCR BC Holdings, LLC’s (GTCR) proposed acquisition of Surmodics, Inc., citing significant antitrust concerns. The …
FTC Fights to Block Merger Threatening Healthcare Innovation and Patient-Critical Devices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced significant advancements in medical treatments, including the approval of a novel gene therapy for a rare eye disease …
FDA Approves Breakthrough Eye Therapy and Expands Life-Saving Allergy Spray for Kids Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released several important updates addressing new medication approvals and significant changes in pharmaceutical labeling, marking advancements in treatment options …
FDA Approves Lifesaving Stroke Drug, Xarelto Generics, and Issues Urgent Testosterone Warnings Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2025-2026 budget outlines a significant investment in maternal health, including $5 million to support universal postpartum depression screenings for all Pennsylvania mothers. Shapiro …
Pennsylvania Takes Bold Step to Combat Postpartum Depression, Empowering Mothers and Families Statewide Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — LCH Health and Community Services has expanded its offerings in Southern Chester County by adding primary care services to its West Grove Health Center. Starting March …
LCH Expands Primary Care Services to West Grove Read More
MALVERN, PA — Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN) announced that the European Commission has granted Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (ATMP) classifications for its gene therapies OCU410 and OCU410ST. This regulatory milestone …
Ocugen Secures ATMP Classification for Gene Therapies Targeting Vision Loss Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Synergy Pennsylvania Drug & Alcohol Rehab is making waves with its innovative Collegiate Recovery Program, an initiative tailored to help college students maintain sobriety while achieving …
Collegiate Recovery Program Brings Hope to Students Battling Addiction Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Pathways Neuro Pharma Inc. has announced a significant pivot in its development pipeline, prioritizing rare pediatric neurological disorders, with Juvenile Parkinson’s Disease (JPD) leading the charge. This …
Pathways Neuro Pharma Targets Rare Pediatric Neurological Disorders with Pioneering Gene Therapy Read More
BERWYN, PA — Virpax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRPX) has commended Nanomerics for the successful completion of a human study utilizing its proprietary Molecular Envelope Technology (MET). The Phase I SUNLIGHT trial …
Virpax Pharmaceuticals Applauds Successful Trial of Molecular Envelope Technology Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a nearly 24% decrease in drug overdose deaths in the United States for the 12-month …
Over 27,000 Lives Saved: CDC Reports Unprecedented Drop in U.S. Overdose Deaths—The Fight Isn’t Over Read More