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This Week in Health News: 12 Stories You Need to See
Monday, November 18, 2024

A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire this week, including World Diabetes Day, breast cancer vaccine data and a celebrity C-suite appointment.

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 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.

    1. World Diabetes Day: American Diabetes Association on the State of
       DiabetesThroughout November the American Diabetes Association is raising
       awareness about diabetes and encouraging people to join in the fight for
       a cure.  Learn your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and encourage
       friends and family to do the same.

    2. American Workforce Burnout Reaches Tipping PointAmerican employers and
       employees are facing a conundrum: heightened levels of workplace stress
       and burnout. The 14th annual Aflac WorkForces Report uncovers very high
       levels of burnout are nearly twice as likely among U.S. Hispanic
       employees than non-Hispanics.

    3. Zimmer Biomet Welcomes Arnold Schwarzenegger as Chief Movement
       Officer"Arnold's bold approach to personal health, innovation and
       evolution echoes Zimmer Biomet's vision to be the boldest company in
       MedTech by solving the most meaningful problems in healthcare today,"
       said Ivan Tornos, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zimmer Biomet.
       "People are seeking to lead healthier, more active lifestyles as they
       age, and the demand for people to keep moving pain-free is increasing."

    4. U.S. FDA Removes Clinical Hold on Novavax's COVID-19-Influenza
       Combination and Stand-alone Influenza Phase 3 TrialThe FDA has cleared
       the Company to begin enrolling the planned Phase 3 trial following the
       determination that Novavax satisfactorily addressed all clinical hold
       issues. Novavax will be working with the clinical trial investigators and
       other partners to resume trial activities as quickly as possible.

    5. Cardinal Health Announces Two Strategic Additions to its
       PortfolioCardinal Health will acquire majority stakes in GI Alliance, the
       country's leading gastroenterology management services organization, and
       the Advanced Diabetes Supply Group, one of the country's leading diabetic
       medical supplies providers. The company plans to hold an Investor Day in
       June 2025.

    6. Anixa Biosciences and Cleveland Clinic Present New Updated Positive Data
       from Phase 1 Study of Breast Cancer Vaccine at the 39th Society for
       Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Annual MeetingAnixa's breast cancer
       vaccine was safe and well tolerated by participants in all 3 cohorts of
       the Phase 1 study. A Phase 2 study evaluating the vaccine in the
       neoadjuvant setting is planned to commence in 2025.

    7. Stand Up To Cancer Collaborates with Johnson & Johnson to Explore
       Targeted Therapies for Rare Disease Linked to Blood CancersThe
       collaboration is aimed at supporting research to test a combination of
       targeted therapies, teclistamab and daratumumab, to treat a rare disease
       called AL amyloidosis. Affecting approximately 4,500 people annually in
       the U.S., AL amyloidosis can be associated with blood cancers,
       particularly multiple myeloma as well as lymphomas or chronic lymphocytic
       leukemia.

    8. US Earns D+ for Preterm Birth Rate for Third Consecutive Year in 2024
       March of Dimes Report Card, Remaining Worst Grade in Report HistoryThe
       2024 Report Card reveals over 370,000 babies were born preterm in 2023,
       with one-third of the largest US cities receiving an F grade for preterm
       birth rates. Twenty-four states experienced worsening rates, many in the
       southeastern US, with Black birthing people facing preterm birth rates
       1.4 times higher than their peers.

    9. Havas Hosts "GLP101 Day," Connecting the Dots for Today and Tomorrow's
       GLP-1 UsersLeading global communications network Havas hosted its
       inaugural "GLP101 Day" conference to showcase a holistic view of GLP-1
       drugs. As these therapies continue to change the landscape of weight
       management and metabolic health, their potential impacts extend far
       beyond physical transformation.

    10. Zucara Therapeutics Announces Strategic Investment from Sanofi as Part
        of US$20 Million Series B FinancingZucara, a diabetes life sciences
        company developing ZT-01, the first once-daily therapeutic to prevent
        hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels) in people with diabetes,
        announced that Sanofi has made a strategic investment in Zucara as part
        of the Company's US$20 million Series B financing. As part of the
        agreement, Sanofi will receive an exclusive right of first negotiation.

    11. The National Medical Association Partners with the U.S. Department of
        Health and Human Services on "Risk Less. Do More." Public Education
        CampaignThe educational campaign was developed to increase awareness and
        reduce hesitancy surrounding immunizations of pan respiratory viral
        infections. Launched during National Immunization Awareness Month in
        August, the campaign is more relevant than ever as the winter season
        approaches.

    12. New Evidence-Based Information from NCCN Offers Tangible and Moral
        Support for People Trying to Quit SmokingThe National Comprehensive
        Cancer Network published new patient guidelines for individuals with
        cancer who are seeking to quit smoking. While focused on cessation
        strategies in people with cancer, the information is also useful for
        smokers who do not have a cancer diagnosis and want to quit for good.

For more news like this, check out all of the latest health-related releases from PR Newswire.

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Veterans Day

Veterans Day was observed on November 11. Here is a roundup of health news we saw honoring veterans this week:

    --  John Hancock Provides Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests to Special
        Operations Veterans in Collaboration with Home Base
    --  Delta Dental and Dental Lifeline Network Celebrate Five Years of
        Partnership in Supporting the Oral Health of America's Veterans
    --  AANA Honors Our Nation's Veterans, Supports Better Care and Greater
        Access to Healthcare in VA
    --  To Celebrate Veterans Day, MAKO Medical Helps to Restore Home for U.S.
        Military Veteran
    --  Local Dermatology Clinic Hosts Successful American Red Cross Blood Drive
        on Veterans Day to Help with Blood Shortage

Read more Veterans Day releases here.

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