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ENHERTU plus Pertuzumab Shows Significant Progress in First-Line Treatment for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

June 8, 2025June 7, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WILMINGTON, DE — The Phase III DESTINY-Breast09 clinical trial has delivered groundbreaking results, demonstrating that ENHERTU® (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) plus pertuzumab significantly improves progression-free survival (PFS) for patients with HER2-positive metastatic …

Health / Medical / National

Urgent CDC Warning: Recalled Eggs Linked to Salmonella Outbreak – Are You at Risk?

June 8, 2025June 7, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to recalled eggs sold across nine states. …

Surgery

TELA Bio Launches OviTex Reinforced Tissue Matrix for Hernia Repair in Europe

June 5, 2025June 4, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

MALVERN, PA — TELA Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: TELA) has announced the European launch of its OviTex Inguinal Reinforced Tissue Matrix, the first reinforced tissue matrix explicitly designed for laparoscopic and …

Cancer / Regional

MATTERHORN Trial Reveals Promising Results for Early Gastric Cancer Treatment

June 3, 2025June 1, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WILMINGTON, DE — The Phase III MATTERHORN trial has delivered groundbreaking results, demonstrating that AstraZeneca’s IMFINZI® (durvalumab) combined with FLOT chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes for patients with resectable early-stage and …

Cancer / Regional

AstraZeneca’s SERENA-6 Trial Marks Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Treatment

June 3, 2025June 1, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WILMINGTON, DE — Groundbreaking results from AstraZeneca’s Phase III SERENA-6 trial reveal a significant leap forward in the treatment of hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. The trial demonstrated …

Research

Aclaris Therapeutics Launches Phase 2 Trial for Promising Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WAYNE, PA — Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS) has announced the initiation of a Phase 2 trial for its investigational drug bosakitug (ATI-045), targeting moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD). This randomized, …

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

National / Pediatrics

CMS Exposes Risks of Pediatric Gender Procedures – Demands Immediate Action from Hospitals

June 1, 2025May 31, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a pointed warning to select hospitals performing pediatric sex trait modification procedures, citing significant concerns over the …

Medical Products

AFS Unveils Innovative Pricing Dashboard for Commercial Banks

May 31, 2025May 30, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

EXTON, PA — Automated Financial Systems, Inc. (AFS®) has launched the AFS Pricing Dashboard, an advanced tool aimed at providing commercial banks with enhanced loan pricing intelligence for Commercial and …

Communities / Health / Medical

Chester County’s Health Crisis Unveiled: Urgent Call to Action for a Stronger, Healthier Future

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department has unveiled its latest Community Health Assessment (CHA), offering a comprehensive overview of the health and wellness of county residents. The …

The Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again

Health / Medical / National

America’s Kids at Risk: Bold Plan Unveiled to Combat Chronic Disease Crisis

May 27, 2025May 25, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) has released a comprehensive assessment detailing the root causes of the growing childhood chronic disease crisis. This report, …