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Kimer Med signs contract with Battelle Memorial Institute for antivral drug work

New Zealand-based biotech firm, Kimer Med, has announced a new contract for the development of antiviral drugs. The project is financed by the U.S.-based Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).

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AXA Health enters reinsurance agreement with NextGen i.i.

AXA PPP healthcare Limited (AXA Health) has entered into a strategic reinsurance agreement with NextGen i.i. The partnership aims to introduce international private medical insurance (IPMI) products to the market, with AXA Health providing reinsurance. Essentially, AXA Health will assume the financial risk as NextGen i.i. launches these new IPMI offerings.

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Israel Ministry of Health approves Aleph Foods’ cultivated beef steaks

Aleph Foods, a pioneering firm in the cultivated meat industry, has received approval from the Ministry of Health (MOH) as indicated by the 'No Questions' letter issued this week. This marks the first instance of non-chicken cultivated meat being approved and also signifies the first such approval in the Middle East.


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US Food and Drug Administration approves Ligand Pharmaceuticals’ ZELSUVMI

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its approval to ZELSUVMI, a topical medication designed to treat molluscum contagiosum, a highly contagious skin infection that most frequently affects children. This condition is characterized by red lesions with a central viral core.


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Cyclotherapeutics wraps merger with Applied Molecular Transport, Inc.

Cyclotherapeutics announced the completion of its acquisition of Applied Molecular Transport this week. The newly merged entity will concentrate on advancing a Phase 3 study evaluating Trappsol Cyclo for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1.


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INTIMINA’s new report calls on world to close the global gender health gap

The women's wellness brand, INTIMA, in collaboration with Sarah Graham, has released a report titled "A World Without The Gender Health Gap". The brand aims to address the disparities in women's health.


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The global cardiac assist devices market growing at CAGR of 13.70% until 2028

Research And Markets released a report detailing the growth of cardiac assist devices in an analysis period of 2023 to 2028, beginning at $2.89 billion in 2022, predicted to reach $6.23 billion by 2028. This trend signifies an evolving healthcare landscape and underscores the increasing reliance on such devices in managing heart-related ailments.


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The collagen market predicted to grow by $2.86 billion by 2027

Technavio released a report detailing the immense growth of the collagen market, expanding at a CAGR of 7.75% from 2022 to 2027.


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The hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine market to reach $2.47 billion by 2023

Ireland Research And Markets released a report detailing the rapid growth of the hepatitis B virus vaccine market, which is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 5.33% during the analysis period.


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The alternative protein ingredients for human nutrition market is set for growth

Research And Markets has released a report highlighting the growth opportunities in the alternative protein ingredients market for human nutrition. The report covers the market dynamics of plant protein, microbial protein, and insect protein ingredients for human nutrition applications.


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World Bank Food Security Update: Rising Food Insecurity Threatens Progress Towards Sustainable Development Goals

The World Bank recently released a Food Security Update, reporting fluctuations in agricultural and export price indices. The report highlights concerns about achieving food- and agriculture-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reveals that 238 million people in 48 countries face acute food insecurity.


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Walgreens employees walkout between Monday and Wednesday next week

Walgreens, a popular pharmaceutical general store in the US, has numerous employees planning to walk out on strike next Monday and Wednesday, as reported by CNN. This is because of what the employees call burdensome prescription and vaccination expectations placed on pharmacists.


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The market for Bronopol is expanding across industries, boosting demand

The global Bronopol market is expected to expand until 2028, driven by a boost in demand across numerous industries, according to a press release.


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Mars Inc. 'excited' to acquire Kevin's Natural Foods

Mars Inc. recently agreed to a deal to acquire Kevin’s Natural Foods. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.


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Dairy Queen International on receiving global recognition for sourcing cage-free eggs: 'We are on track to meet our 2025 cage-free egg commitment'

Lever Foundation, recently recognized Dairy Queen International, based in Minnesota, for its emphasis on sourcing cage-free eggs and egg ingredients for stores across the globe by 2025, according to a press release.


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Henry Schein Acquires an Australia/ New Zealand Region Medical Distributor to ‘provide new solutions and technologies for the ultimate benefit of patients’

Henry Schein, Inc. has acquired Regional Health Care Group Pty Ltd, a medical products distribution company who serves public- and private-sector customers in Australia and New Zealand.


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Data Bridge Market Research report: Whey Protein market is projected to gain over $26 billion by 2029 amid accelerated ‘demand for nutrition-enhancing products’

The report recently released by Data Bridge Market Research, "Whey Protein Market,” details the sector's growth strategies and projections reported in the Whey Protein market, a press release reported.



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FitXR CEO on expansion: 'We’re furthering our aim to provide this to every person'

FitXR recently introduced its offerings on PICO VR in the UK, EU and Asia markets, according to a press release.


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BeautyHealth president: 'We are incredibly excited to introduce our international Hydrafacial community to Syndeo'

The Beauty Health Company, based in California, confirmed plans to launch Hydrafacial Syndeo on a global scale this month, according to a press release. The product successfully launched in the U.S. in March 2022 and will soon make its way to Europe and Asia.