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Growth Partner and Docquity Launch Landmark Medically Supervised and Technology-Enabled Umrah Program
Growth Partner and Docquity launch a technology-enabled, doctor-accompanied pilgrimage programme for pilgrims with health conditions — a global first in inclusive Umrah tourism. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Growth Partner and Docquity today announced the launch of the world...
Fujitsu, SMBC Group and SoftBank agree on alliance to build Japan-made platform for sustainable healthcare
Companies aim to extend healthy life expectancy, optimize management of healthcare institutions, and curb national healthcare costs Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. Fujitsu Limited SoftBank Corp. TOKYO, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fujitsu Limited (Fujitsu), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group,...
BIOTRONIK, Charité, and German Heart Center Foundation Announce Partnership to Advance Digital Cardiology
Strategic Initiative Strengthens Berlin as Europe's Hub of Digital Cardiology BERLIN, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BIOTRONIK, die Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and the German Heart Center Foundation today announced a research and innovation partnership focused on advancing digital and tr...
95 years of protecting Singapore: AIA launches AIA Protect 3 to empower the workforce and close critical illness gap
Exclusive to AIA individual and corporate customers and their families, AIA Protect 3 provides multi-stage coverage for cancer, heart attack and stroke — the three most common critical illnesses in Singapore — as a starter or practical critical illness plan SINGAPORE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -...
IPAX-2 Study of TLX101-Tx in First-line Glioblastoma Completes Enrolment and Confirms Dosing
* IPAX-2 study of TLX101-Tx (¹³¹I-iodofalan) has completed patient enrolment. * Maximum dose reached with no dose-limiting toxicities observed. * TLX101-Tx is also the subject of a pivotal trial, IPAX BrIGHT, which is actively dosing patients with recurrent glioblastoma. MELBOURNE, Australia ...
Lifespan Vision Ventures Leads Violet Therapeutics' $4.75M Seed Extension Financing
NORWALK, Conn., May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifespan Vision Ventures (LVV), an investment firm focused on therapeutics that improve human healthspan, today announced that it has led Violet Therapeutics' $4.75 million seed extension financing, with participation from Dementia Discovery Fund, UTEC...
Millions of 'pandemic pets' are reaching midlife, but owners could miss a crucial opportunity to improve their pet's healthspan
* New global research commissioned by ROYAL CANIN® reveals disconnect in how owners understand their pet's ageing with over a third surveyed (38%) believing nothing can be done about it*, while over half (55%) of those surveyed avoid thinking or talking about their pets ageing because it feels ...
MS Pharma Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Olayan Financing Company
Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Growth in Saudi Arabia and Across the MENA Region AMMAN, Jordan and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MS Pharma today announced that Olayan Financing Company (OFC) has made a minority equity investment in the company. This partnership brings s...
Lundbeck receives orphan drug designation in Japan for asedebart for the treatment of patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and Cushing's disease
* Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) and Cushing's disease (CD) are rare disorders characterized by excess adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) produced in the brain1,2 * Current treatments are limited by suboptimal disease control and treatment-related complications3,4 * Asedebart (Lu AG13...
PAIR and Cambridge NeuroWorks launch new online neuroscience seminar series in May 2026
HONG KONG, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary
Research (PAIR) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has joined forces with
Cambridge NeuroWorks,
PolyU collaborates with global scholars and experts to promote modern healthcare and wellness
Close to 100 participants experience Taichi and Qigong HONG KONG, May 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Research Centre for Chinese Medicine Innovation (RCMI) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) hosted the "Symposium on Martial Arts: Bridging Art and Science" and two "Health Cultivation W...
Johnson & Johnson Launches 'Gut Tunnel' Experience in Singapore to Highlight the Importance of Endoscopic Remission in IBD
New data presented at Digestive Disease Week 2026 reinforces endoscopic remission as being associated with long-term patient outcomes,[1],[2] yet more than 60% of people with IBD have not heard of this key treatment goal.[3],[4] Anchoring World IBD Day, the interactive Gut Tunnel installation...
Malaysia Healthcare Week Myanmar 2026 Opens in Yangon with Leading Hospitals Showcasing Specialised Care for Myanmar Patients
YANGON, Myanmar and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malaysia Healthcare Week Yangon 2026 is officially launched today at Park Royal Yangon, bringing together leading Malaysian hospitals to connect directly with Myanmar patients, healthcare professionals, and industry partners...
Ozelle Wins German Innovation Award Gold for Advancing the Fourth Generation of Hematology Analysis
BERLIN, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ozelle
Herbalgy Trophy & "Goal-Getter Giveaway" - A Triumphant Return
Spend HK$180 Unlocks Your Shot at Over HK$1M in Match Tickets – 1,000 Tickets to Chelsea FC vs. Juventus at Kai Tak Buy More, Enter More HONG KONG, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Football fans can now experience the thrill of Chelsea FC vs Juventus live — no trip to Europe required. Pain managemen...
NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia unveils new website and digital lifeline
NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia (NECA) has launched a fully updated digital platform designed to improve how the 31,000 Australians affected by neuroendocrine cancer (NETs) access support, information, and specialist care. SYDNEY, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The new website introduces a persona...
Datar Cancer Genetics Receives Landmark US FDA Clearance for CellDx-Tissue, a Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Assay for Solid Tumors Using DNA + RNA
Clearance Recognises CellDx-Tissue's Dual-Analyte DNA and RNA Workflow Across 517 Cancer-Associated Genes, with ALK, RET and ROS1 Fusion Calls on RNA-Level Evidence NASHIK, India, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Datar Cancer Genetics (DCG), a global precision oncology company, today announced that ...
Frost & Sullivan Institute Highlights Global Impact Through Visionary Leadership Best Practices Recognition, 2026
SAN ANTONIO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Frost & Sullivan Institute (FSI) is proud to announce the latest cohort of honorees for its Visionary Leadership Best Practices Recognition, 2026. This prestigious accolade is reserved for those leaders who transcend traditional business metrics to pr...
CHEPLAPHARM to Accelerate Global Supply Chain Digitalization with TraceLink MINT
The German pharmaceutical company unifies its digital partner network, laying the foundation for AI-driven supply chain orchestration BOSTON, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceLink, the world's largest Agentic Business Network, today announced that the German-based but globally active CHEPLAPHAR...
Applications Open for Second Annual Asia-Pacific Global Health Innovation Hackathon on Maternal & Child Nutrition
12 teams, 48 Hours. Innovating for a healthier, more equitable Asia-Pacific SINGAPORE, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications are now open for the second annual Asia-Pacific Global Health Innovation Hackathon, to be held in Singapore on 18–19 September 2026. Jointly co-hosted by two SingHealth...
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