Medical/Pharmaceuticals
Cigna International finds community spirit and duty to society top driver of COVID-19 vaccine uptake
Key research findings: * Vaccine acceptance continues to improve – steady increase in vaccine acceptance, 69% up from 63% in three months * Urgency has increased – those waiting to get a vaccination until more people have had their first one dropped 8% in three months, from 50% to 42% * Vac...
iSTAR Medical receives U.S. FDA approval to start pivotal trial for MINIject in glaucoma patients
WAVRE, Belgium, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- iSTAR Medical
Transcenta Announces First Patient Dosed in Global Phase I Clinical Trial of PD-L1/TGF-β Bi-functional Antibody TST005
SUZHOU, China, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Transcenta Holding Limited ("Transcenta"), a clinical stage global biotherapeutics company with fully-integrated capabilities in discovery, development and manufacturing of antibody-based therapeutics, announces that the first US patient has been dosed...
Kintor Pharmaceutical Collaborates with Fosun Pharma Development to Commercialise Proxalutamide for Treatment of COVID-19 in India and Africa
SUZHOU, China, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited (HKEX:9939) today announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Development Ltd. ("Fosun Pharma Development"), on the commercialisation of proxalutamide for the treatment of CO...
Johnson & Johnson Innovation announces extension of innovation partnering office at Monash University in collaboration with Victorian State Government to accelerate the life-sciences hub
- Victorian State Government extends financing of JJIPO@Monash for an additional two years - Extension will further boost Victorian hub for researchers and early-stage companies to connect with industry experts and deliver novel healthcare solutions MELBOURNE, Australia, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswi...
Ascentage Pharma and Innovent Biologics Reach Multifaceted Strategic Agreement Totaling US$245 Million Including Commercialization of Olverembatinib (HQP1351) in China, Joint Clinical Development of Lisaftoclax (APG-2575) and Equity Investment
SUZHOU, China, and ROCKVILLE, Md., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK), a globally focused biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B (CHB), and age-related diseases, and Innovent Biologics (1801.HK, "Innovent"), today an...
Innovent and Ascentage Pharma Reach Multifaceted Strategic Agreement including Joint Commercialization of Olverembatinib in China, Joint Clinical Development on Multiple Products, and Equity Investment
SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU, China, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. (Innovent) (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of cancer, metabolic, autoimmune and other major diseas...
Terumo Introduces New AZUR™ Vascular Plug and PG Pro™ Peripheral Microcatheter Embolization System
SOMERSET, N.J., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) has announced today the introduction of its AZUR™ Vascular Plug, the first and only plug compatible with a microcatheter to occlude arteries up to 8mm in diameter. The newest addition to Terumo's robust embolization po...
Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition Honors Industry-leading Companies at the 2021 Asia-Pacific Virtual Awards Ceremony
Sixteen companies recognized for their exemplary performance and valuable contributions in shaping new trends acrossAsia-Pacific SINGAPORE, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan honored leading companies in the region at the 19th annual Asia-Pacific Best Practices Awards on 14 July. At ...
Nippon Express Italia Acquires GDP Certification for Company-owned Warehouse near Milan Malpensa Airport
TOKYO, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express Italia S.P.A. (hereinafter " NE Italy"), a local subsidiary of Nippon Express Co., Ltd., obtained Good Distribution Practice (GDP) certification from the certification body CERTIQUALITY S.r.l., effectiveMay 25, for its company-owned warehouse nea...
Antengene Submits New Drug Application for Selinexor in Taiwan for the Treatment of Three Indications in Hematologic Malignancies
SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing global first-in-class and/or best-in-class therapeutics in hematology and oncol...
Kintor Pharmaceutical Receives IND Clearance by the U.S. FDA for GT20029 to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne
SUZHOU, China, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited (HKEX:9939), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovative small-molecule and biological therapeutics, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared an Investigational New Drug...
UK - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Issues MedTech Innovation Briefing on 'Trublood®- Prostate' for Precision Non-invasive Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Described by Experts as a 'Game Changer'
LONDON, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Datar Cancer Genetics, a world leading non-invasive cancer analytics and diagnostics company having its Research Head Quarters at Nasik,India, announced the publication of the internationally recognized MedTech Innovation Briefing (MIB) from theUnited Kingdom...
ZEISS Introduces the Fully Integrated, Data-Driven Medical Ecosystem
JENA, Germany and DUBLIN, Calif., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ZEISS today announced its newZEISS Medical Ecosystem, a fully integrated environment where a combination of devices, data management, applications and services drive continuous improvement of patient outcomes. This ecosystem distinct...
Envision Donates Covid-19 Medical Equipment to India
SHANGHAI, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Group, a world-leading green technology company, recently donated dozens of oxygen concentrators and 44,000 protective masks toIndia in wake of the shortage of essential medical supplies during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Mahara...
Listen to Your Body with the Newly-launched Amazfit PowerBuds Pro; TWS Earbuds with Advanced Health Monitoring Features
CUPERTINO, Calif., July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Amazfit
Global consulting firm Star acquires Pro4People, creating powerhouse in MedTech development and regulatory consulting
WROCLAW, Poland, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Star, a global technology company connecting end-to-end strategy, design and engineering services, announced its acquisition of Pro4People, a leading software consultancy based in Wroclaw,Poland, specializing in regulated MedTech and Digital Healthca...
Seegene Introduces New SARS-CoV-2 Variants Detection Test That Can Screen Six Virus Variants Including the Delta and Delta Plus
* Seegene launches new multiplex PCR test capable of screening six SARS-CoV-2 variants including the Delta and Delta Plus variants attributable for a recent surge in global COVID-19 cases. * The new CE-IVD marked variants detection kit to differentiate 10 major COVID-19 variants including the...
Everest Medicines Announces Strategic Collaboration with Medbanks Health Technology to Develop Innovative Healthcare Service Solutions for Patients in China
SHANGHAI, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Everest Medicines
Zepp Health Introduces Next Gen Smart Wearable Chip, Smartwatch OS and Blood Pressure Measurement at Annual Developers Conference
HEFEI, China, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Zepp Health Corp. (NYSE: ZEPP) today
hostedNext Beat 2021 – The Future of Heath, the company's annual developers
conference, which included the announcement of several key company developments.
Week's Top Stories
Most Reposted
DBS is First Bank in Asia Pacific to Pilot Visa Intelligent Commerce for Everyday Payments
[Picked up by 321 media titles]
2026-02-16 10:00Ascentium Acquires Clara, Expanding into the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Strengthening its Middle East Presence
[Picked up by 310 media titles]
2026-02-12 14:00Carro unveils quirky generative AI ad campaign highlighting its 'Surprisingly Short' AI-enabled car-selling process
[Picked up by 296 media titles]
2026-02-11 11:00Vizzio Technologies Strengthens Leadership As Global Growth Accelerates
[Picked up by 294 media titles]
2026-02-11 14:59Little Artists Art Studio, Singapore Shines at Art Capital 2026
[Picked up by 276 media titles]
2026-02-17 19:12