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Malaysian Reserve
25-04-2025
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- Malaysian Reserve
Weekly Recap: 13 Health Stories You Need to See
A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire this week, including new oncology research from Johnson & Johnson and news on Infant Immunization Week. NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help healthcare journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed. The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download. Johnson & Johnson unveils highly anticipated and potential practice-changing data in bladder cancer treatment at AU TAR-200 monotherapy shows highest complete response with sustained benefits in 12-month data from Phase 2b SunRISe-1 study (Cohort 2). Infant Immunization Week: Protecting Our Youngest Against Measles and MoreAs National Infant Immunization Week arrives, Fidelis Care, along with other health experts and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), urge parents to ensure their children receive timely vaccinations, including the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, to safeguard their health and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Ginkgo Automation Partners with Aura Genetics to Accelerate Direct-to-Consumer Testing and InnovationThe Reconfigurable Automation Cart (RAC) system, combined with Ginkgo Automation's orchestration software and real-time error resolution services, aims to enable Aura Genetics to efficiently scale and streamline diagnostic testing workflows. Leidos invests $10 million in AI disease detection with University of PittsburghThe initial focus of the five-year collaboration will be developing AI-powered tools for quicker detection of diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, reducing diagnostic turnaround times, and enabling earlier, more effective care management. United To End Blood Cancer: Dedicated Volunteers Across the U.S. are Helping Patients Live Longer Better LivesParticipants have 10 weeks to raise funds that will directly support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) life-changing work. 'Together, we are helping cancer patients live longer, better lives,' said Coker Powell, LLS Chief Revenue Officer. 99% of lab professionals impacted by medical couriers, survey findsOf the 318 lab professionals who responded to the 2025 CAP Today survey, 84% said that in the last month a medical courier delay or error impacted their ability to provide appropriate and timely results for patients, with an average of three such incidents reported per month per respondent. Next Mission to Space Station Features Nanomaterials to Treat Osteoarthritis, New Materials for Lifelike Robotics, a Holographic Microscope, and MoreA project to manufacture nanomaterials that could provide new treatments for osteoarthritis and cancer joins a trio of investigations funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and more on SpaceX's 32nd Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) mission for NASA to the International Space Station (ISS). WebMD Ignite Launches Enhancements to Coach to Improve Health Plan Member Engagement and Reduce Costs'Today's members expect seamless, mobile-first experiences, and health plans need tools that meet those expectations while driving real outcomes,' said Veronica Short, vice president of Product Management, Healthcare Solutions Group at WebMD Ignite. 'With Coach's enhanced SMS capabilities, care managers can connect with members in the moments that matter—quickly, effectively and at scale.' New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Adopt the DeepScribe Ambient Operating System for Oncology'Bringing our doctors automated documentation and intelligent insights means they can devote more quality time to our patients, and give them the personalized attention and care they deserve,' said Dr. Jeff Vacirca, Oncologist and CEO of NYCBS. BD Launches Industry-First Bioabsorbable Mesh Designed for Umbilical Hernia Repair'BD is redefining tissue repair through advanced biomaterials and expanding treatment options to meet individual patient needs through proven, reliable alternatives to permanent mesh,' said Ron Silverman, chief medical officer for BD. Bacteria in Our Aging Guts Can Elevate Risk of LeukemiaNew findings in Nature reveal how age-related gut changes fuel the growth of pre-leukemic blood cells and may increase other disease risks New Report Highlights Surge in Tech Adoption Amid Compliance and Procurement PressuresThe report surveyed 258 hospital pharmacy participants in the first quarter of 2025 to gauge opinions on current challenges, priorities, and trends shaping hospital pharmacies nationwide. Labcorp Launches Molecular Residual Disease and Liquid Biopsy SolutionsStage III colon cancer has a nearly 30% recurrence rate within five years. Labcorp's test detects cancer recurrence risk that conventional methods might miss, helping to identify patients who could benefit from additional treatment or therapy. For more news like this, check out all of the latest health-related releases from PR Newswire. Do you have a health press release to distribute? Sign up with PR Newswire to share your story with the audiences who matter most. Helping Journalists Stay Up to Date on Industry News These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about. To be notified of releases relevant to their coverage area, journalists can set up a custom newsfeed with PR Newswire for Journalists. Once they're signed up, reporters, bloggers, and freelancers have access to the following free features: Customization: Users can create customized newsfeeds that will deliver relevant news right to their inbox. Newsfeed results can be targeted by keywords, industry, subject, geography, and more. 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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Springfield-Greene County Health Department stressing importance of vaccines
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Greene County Health Department (SGCHD) is reminding parents about the importance of vaccinations in infants and children. April 21-28 is National Infant Immunization Week, and the Health Department says vaccines are one of the most effective tools for protecting infants and children against diseases that can be prevented by vaccines, such as measles. There has been a recent spike in measles cases across the country, including one confirmed case in Missouri. Dr. Nancy Yoon, Chief Medical Officer at SGCHD, says low vaccination rates are contributing to the increase in cases. 'We want there to be 95% of the population to be vaccinated in order to prevent some of these diseases,' Dr. Yoon said. 'And in Greene County, we're lower than that, we're about 90% vaccination for the MMR vaccine. And this is a big reason why we're seeing the measles cases increase here as well as other states.' James River Church leaves Assemblies of God Dr. Yoon says it is understandable for people to have concerns about possible side effects from vaccines or whether the vaccines are necessary. 'With many decades of use and rigorous scientific studies, there has been evidence that these vaccines are safe.' Dr. Yoon said. 'And it's always important to weigh the risks and the benefits. So there may be a small amount of risk for side effects or adverse effects from the vaccines, but these are far more rare and less likely to occur than possible complications that can come from having some of these diseases.' The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that children stay on track and up to date with their vaccine series. Different vaccines are recommended for children at different ages, but Dr. Yoon says it is never too late for a child to receive a vaccine. If you have any questions or concerns about vaccines and what is best for you and your children, Dr. Yoon says you should talk with your healthcare provider. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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- Yahoo
MDHHS: Only 57% of young children are up to date on vaccines
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is highlighting some notable statistics to urge parents to get their children caught up during National Infant Immunization Week. Kent County records first measles case in 12 years According to the , immunization efforts across the world have saved an estimated 154 million lives over the last 50 years — the vast majority of those being infants. 'With ongoing measles outbreaks nationwide and cases rising in Michigan, it is crucial now more than ever to ensure Michigan residents — particularly children — are up to date on all recommended immunizations,' the MDHHS . As of Monday, Michigan has eight confirmed measles cases and four cases caused by local exposures. As of last week, 800 cases have been confirmed nationwide since the start of the year. Measles is one of the world's most contagious diseases and killed an estimated 2.6 million people each year before a measles vaccine, widely considered safe and cost-effective, was introduced in 1963. CDC: More than 700 measles cases reported nationwide The current measles vaccine, commonly referred to as the MMR vaccine because it is combined with medicines to also prevent mumps and rubella, is given in two doses. The recommends the first dose be given when a child is between 12 to 15 months old and the second when they are 4 to 6 years old. People who have received both doses of the MMR vaccine are considered 97% protected from the virus. Vaccinated people who do contract an infection typically experience a 'much milder illness' and are much less likely to spread the virus. Despite the availability of a vaccine, an estimated 107,500 people died from measles in 2023. While the vast majority of those deaths occurred outside of the United States, measles cases are on the uptick in the U.S. primarily due to lagging immunization rates. After Texas measles death, West Michigan doctors encourage vaccination Data from the shows, as of the start of the year, only 57% of children between the ages of 19-35 months are up to date with all recommended vaccines. 'Vaccines are one of the most effective tools we have to keep children healthy and communities safe,' MDHHS Chief Medical Executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian said in a statement. 'With diseases like measles on the rise across the country, staying on schedule with childhood immunizations is more important than ever. I urge all parents to connect with their child's health care provider, pharmacy or local health department to make sure their child is protected on time, every time.' Parents can find more information on available vaccines through the MDHHS . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Minnesota officials urge parents to vaccinate children amid falling immunization rates
The Brief This week marks National Infant Immunization Week in Minnesota. Recent data shows vaccination rates across the country and in Minnesota have fallen in recent years. Health officials say fewer children being vaccinated are contributing to outbreaks of diseases like measles. (FOX 9) - Minnesota's health officials are offering an important reminder on why it is important to make sure your child's vaccinations are up-to-date. What we know At the turn of the century, measles had been eradicated in the U.S. But a decline in vaccination rates among kindergartners has contributed to several measles outbreaks. More than 700 confirmed cases have been reported in at least 25 states so far this year. Most are among children who are unvaccinated and, in two cases, the disease has been deadly. By the numbers According to the CDC, measles vaccination coverage among kindergartners in the U.S. has fallen from just over 95%, which is the level needed for herd immunity, during the 2019-2020 school year, to 92.7% in the 2023-24 school year – leaving 280,000 kindergartners at risk. Local perspective Here in Minnesota, Measles vaccine coverage among kindergartners fell from 95.7% in the 2011-12 school year, to 87% in 2023-24. So far this year, there have been two measles cases in Minnesota. Dig deeper The CDC recommends that children get two doses of the MMR vaccine. The first at 12 to 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years old. But in some cases, the second dose can be given early, if approved by your child's primary physician. Health officials say full vaccination with two doses is 97% effective in preventing measles illnesses. They suggest checking your child's immunization record to see what vaccines your child has received and what vaccines they may need. The Source Information for this article was provided by the Centers for Disease Control, the Minnesota Department of Health and the Mayo Clinic.
