Weekly Recap: 10 Health Press Releases You Might Have Missed

A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire this week, including a new COVID-19 vaccine, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month news and Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2024 /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.

The M Factor: A First-of-its-kind Documentary on Menopause Debuts October 17, 2024
The film features renowned doctors, workplace advocates and leading women’s health advocates addressing questions that have long plagued women. PBS will air the documentary on October 17th (check local listings), in advance of World Menopause Day.
Novavax 2024-2025 Formula COVID-19 Vaccine Now Authorized and Recommended for Use in the U.S.
Novavax’s vaccine is the only protein-based option available in the U.S. for individuals aged 12 and older to prevent COVID-19. Pre-filled syringes will be available in thousands of locations, including retail and independent pharmacies and regional grocers.
New Public Awareness Effort from The Urology Group Emphasizes This Important Point During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
“Know your normal PSA level and have it tested annually to alert you to unusual changes. Finding and treating prostate cancer early, when treatment might be more effective, saves lives,” said Dr. Brooke Edwards, The Urology Group.
BD Completes Acquisition of Critical Care from Edwards Lifesciences
Renamed BD Advanced Patient Monitoring, the combination enables future innovation opportunities for closed–loop monitoring and treatment, integrating combined company data sets and interoperability capabilities.
Abbott Initiates Clinical Study to Evaluate the Use of Its Deep Brain Stimulation System to Manage Severe Depression
Approximately 2.8 million Americans each year are diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Abbott’s TRANSCEND study will evaluate the use of its deep brain stimulation (DBS) system, which was granted Breakthrough Device designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Harrison.ai Launches World Leading AI Model to Transform Healthcare
Harrison.rad.1 is a radiology-specific vision language model that is dialogue-based. It can perform a variety of functions including open-ended chat related to X-ray images, detecting and localizing radiological findings, and generating reports based on clinical history and patient context.
Alzheimer’s Association Collaborates with Hallmark Media and Ashley Williams for First-Ever Walk to End Alzheimer’s Appearance in a Feature Film
In “Falling Together,” Williams’ character volunteers for Walk to End Alzheimer’s to meet people and get involved in her community after relocating to Pittsburgh for a new job. While fictional, the movie’s storyline will resonate with communities across the country that are stepping up to fight the disease together.
4moms Partners with Project Sweet Peas for Nationwide “Nominate a NICU Nurse” Initiative
The 2nd Annual NICU program invites parents and loved ones to nominate deserving NICU nurses and staff who make a difference in their communities.
Kroger Offers Savings to Encourage Customers to get Vaccinated Ahead of Peak Flu Season
Customers may receive a $5 off coupon when they receive a flu vaccine and a $20 off coupon when they receive a flu vaccine along with any additional vaccine during the same visit. “We’re hoping this offer encourages people to take the important step of getting vaccinated this season,” said Colleen Lindholz, president, Kroger Health.
Blood Donations Critical as New Sickle Cell Treatments Bring Hope
While new cell-based gene therapies provide groundbreaking treatment options for people battling sickle cell disease in the U.S., blood donations remain critical to ensure these medical procedures can be completed. The American Red Cross is hosting over 500 blood drives nationwide this September to support these life-changing treatments for sickle cell patients.

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