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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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided a summary of recent developments within the agency, highlighting key actions that impact public health and safety.
FDA Issues Recalls, Approves New Medical Apps, and Expands Databases Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has published new guidelines for patients facing small bowel adenocarcinoma. This rare cancer type occurs in the small intestine, an …
New Patient Guidelines Released for Rare Small Bowel Cancer Read More
MALVERN, PA — HMP Global’s Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring, in partnership with the Wound Healing Society (WHS) and the Wound Care Collaborative Community (WCCC), hosted the first …
Inaugural Summit Tackles Innovation in Wound Care Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) held its annual Practical Nursing Program (PNP) spring job fair on May 6 at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine …
Chester County Intermediate Unit Hosts Annual Nursing Job Fair Read More