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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a significant investment aimed at improving maternal health in rural communities. The Health Resources and Services …
HHS Invests $15 Million to Improve Maternal Health in Rural America Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory about a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana infections potentially linked to cucumbers. At the same time, the …
FDA Issues Advisory on Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Cucumbers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — This week, LeadingAge PA, along with its members and residents, gathered at the state Capitol to push for much-needed Medicaid rate increases for nursing homes and Living …
LeadingAge PA Advocates for Medicaid Rate Increases for Nursing Homes and LIFE Programs Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is a formidable form of kidney cancer, causing an alarming mortality rate as even recent immunotherapies leave survival chances in …
New Hope for Tough Kidney Cancer: Reinventing Antibody Therapies Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An individual in Michigan has recently been diagnosed with a potent strain of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This …
Emerging Threat: Third Case of H5 Bird Flu Found in Michigan Dairy Farm Worker Read More
MALVERN, PA — Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN) announced a positive outcome from the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) review of its Phase 1/2 ArMaDa clinical trial for OCU410, a …
Ocugen’s Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Early Trial for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH) has received the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for 2024 from The American College of Cardiology (ACC). This accolade …
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital Earns Top Heart Care Award Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — Salient medical exploration at The Wistar Institute may have shed light on the role of the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS). Paul …
Unlocking Epstein-Barr Virus Secrets: Potential Breakthrough in Battle Against Multiple Sclerosis Read More
DOYLESTOWN, PA — Aprea Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: APRE) announced a significant development in its ongoing ABOYA-119 clinical trial. The Safety Review Committee (SRC) has approved the commencement of dosing patients …
Aprea Therapeutics Advances Cancer Treatment Trial to Higher Dose Level Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Barclay Friends, a Kendal Affiliate, is thrilled to announce that following an extensive survey conducted by the Department of Health, the community has achieved a deficiency-free rating. …
Barclay Friends Achieves Deficiency-Free Rating in Comprehensive Department of Health Survey Read More