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Issued on behalf of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group – Cancer rates are rising globally, and the outlook is particularly concerning for men. A recent global study projects an 84% increase in cancer cases and a 93% rise in...

SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Miplyffa (arimoclomol), an oral medication for the treatment of Niemann-Pick disease, type C (NPC). Miplyffa, in combination with the enzyme inhibitor miglustat, is approved to treat neurological symptoms associated...

First Influenza Vaccine That Does Not Need to be Administered by a Health Care Provider SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved FluMist for self- or caregiver-administration. FluMist is approved for the prevention of influenza disease caused by...

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- September marks Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and supporting the fight against leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Cruise Planners, the nation's leading travel advisor network, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to this...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) jointly recognize September 20 as Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day. Established in 2023 as part of September's Suicide Prevention Month, this day is dedicated...

Decreased opioid medication use by 21 percent compared to other minimally-invasive spine surgical techniques NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An emerging type of minimally-invasive spine surgery reduces the use of pain medication in patients' recovery compared to those who undergo other less minimally-invasive...