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PHILADELPHIA, PA— Researchers at The Wistar Institute, led by Jessie Villanueva, Ph.D., have made significant strides in combating treatment-resistant melanoma. Their latest discovery focuses on inhibiting the gene S6K2, a breakthrough …
Wistar Institute Uncovers New Strategy for Treating Resistant Melanoma Read More
MALVERN, PA — Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) has initiated its pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating buntanetap as a treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease (AD), marking an important step forward …
Annovis Bio Launches Phase 3 Trial for Alzheimer’s Drug Buntanetap Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Journavx (suzetrigine) 50 milligram oral tablets, a groundbreaking non-opioid analgesic designed to treat moderate to severe acute pain …
FDA Approves First-in-Class Non-Opioid Pain Drug Journavx Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Pennsylvania state leaders convened on Friday for a groundbreaking roundtable to address the critical intersection of maternal health and substance use disorders (SUD). The discussion, hosted by …
How Pennsylvania’s Bold Action on Maternal Health and Addiction Could Change Lives Forever Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has introduced a Cardiac Rehabilitation program designed to enhance recovery and quality of life for heart patients. This new initiative focuses …
West Chester Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Launches Cardiac Rehab Program Read More
MALVERN, PA — Biopharmaceutical company Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN) has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for OCU500, a novel …
Ocugen Receives FDA Greenlight for Phase 1 Trial of Mucosal COVID-19 Vaccine Read More
HERSHEY, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a comprehensive strategy to improve maternal health outcomes in Pennsylvania. This effort includes funding for four regional maternal health coalitions and a commitment …
Shapiro Administration Bolsters Maternal Health with New Initiatives and Funding Read More
MALVERN, PA — HMP Global has announced the debut of its 2025 Great Debates in Solid Tumors series, combining the best of its three Great Debates programs into a dynamic educational …
HMP Global Unveils Comprehensive Oncology Series, Great Debates in Solid Tumors Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — At Chester County Hospital, Christina Ferrarini, BSN, RN, CAPA, is going above and beyond for cancer patients, inspired by her own battle with the disease. Ferrarini, a …
Survivor’s Touch: Nurse Transforms Cancer Care with Heartfelt Comfort Bags Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VRCA) unveiled encouraging clinical data for its investigational therapy, VP-315, at the 2025 Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference in Miami, Florida. The Phase 2 …
Verrica Showcases Promising VP-315 Data at Dermatology Conference Read More