Life Sciences

Why Patient-Centered Care is the Best Marketing Strategy for NPs

Healthcare has long been structured around efficiency, standardization, and institutional priorities, but in recent years, patient-centered care has emerged as the gold standard. This approach prioritizes individual patient needs, values, and preferences, leading to a more personalized and effective healthcare experience. Unlike traditional models that focus solely on treatment and diagnosis, patient-centered care emphasizes holistic

By |2025-02-21T17:47:49-05:00February 21st, 2025|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Scientists Unlock the Secret to Supercharged Cancer-Fighting T Cells

PITTSBURGH - Researchers have revolutionized cancer immunotherapy by developing a way to grow T cells in the lab that live longer and fight cancer more effectively. They identified flaws in traditional methods, where sugar-rich growth media caused T cells to depend on glucose and die quickly when reintroduced into the body. By supplementing the growth

By |2025-02-04T15:26:07-05:00February 4th, 2025|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

New Research Links Common Medications To Reduced Dementia Risk

UNITED KINGDOM - New research analyzing health data from over 130 million people suggests that antibiotics, antivirals, vaccines, and anti-inflammatory medications may be linked to a reduced risk of dementia. The study, led by scientists from the University of Cambridge and the University of Exeter, identified several existing, approved drugs with potential to be repurposed for dementia treatment. Dementia

By |2025-02-02T12:28:54-05:00February 2nd, 2025|Featured, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Common Virus Could Be Root Of Alzheimer’s Disease

DETROIT - Researchers have discovered a link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer's disease in some people. Most people encounter cytomegalovirus (CMV) during childhood, and after the initial infection the virus remains in the body for life, usually dormant. By the age of 80, 9 out of 10 people will have CMV's telltale antibodies in their

By |2025-01-20T10:08:22-05:00January 20th, 2025|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Scientists Crack Cancer Code With a Breakthrough Protein Discovery

NEW YORK - Scientists have discovered a key protein that helps cancer cells avoid detection by the immune system during a type of advanced therapy. By creating a new drug that blocks this protein, researchers hope to make cancer treatments more effective, especially for hard-to-treat blood cancers. This breakthrough could lead to better survival rates

By |2024-12-18T15:36:28-05:00December 18th, 2024|Drones, Featured, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Scientists Discovered “Mini-Brain” Inside The Heart

NEW YORK - New research reveals that the heart has its own complex nervous system, or “mini-brain,” which plays a critical role in controlling its rhythm, independent of the brain. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University have discovered that the heart possesses its own “mini-brain”—an independent nervous system that regulates the heartbeat. This system is far more intricate

By |2024-12-17T17:39:02-05:00December 17th, 2024|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

PhotoniCare Announces A First Close Of $4.6 Million In Series B Financing

GRAND RAPIDS – PhotoniCare Inc., has secured $4.6 million in Series B financing, formed a manufacturing partnership with Gentex Corporation for its first-in-class, FDA-cleared OtoSigh Middle Ear Scope. PhotoniCare also finalized the relocation of its headquarters from Champaign, Illinois to Grand Rapids.  The new money is the first close in an expected $9 million round.

By |2024-12-15T15:00:43-05:00December 15th, 2024|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

Healthcare Providers Can Purchase GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs From ELP At A Substantial Discount Compared To The Competition – Guaranteed

ANN ARBOR - Eleusis Partners, LLC (ELP) has announced their company has contracted with a well-established U.S compounding pharmacy to offer Wellness Centers, Weight Loss Clinics, Dr’s offices and Healthcare Institutions the GLP-1 injectable drugs that have helped thousands of people reduce their weight significantly. The pharmacy’s mantra is to buy market share and offer

By |2024-12-03T10:41:34-05:00November 26th, 2024|Featured, Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, mitechtv|

BioVigil Rolls Out Full Production AccuWash

ANN ARBOR–After a successful pilot program, BioVigil announced it will launch full production of its hand wash system, AccuWash, which observes and records a health provider’s handwashing compliance. AccuWash uses thermal energy and a set of sophisticated sensors inside a sink beacon. When the beacon senses a user’s hands under the faucet, it starts a

By |2024-11-15T16:32:41-05:00November 15th, 2024|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech|

LTU Creates Healthcare Violence Reduction Center

SOUTHFIELD - Studies show more than 50 nurses in hospitals face violence from their patients each day. To address this issue, Lawrence Technological University has just created the Healthcare Violence Reduction Center. LTU has partnered with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and University of Michigan Health-West to support the center's growth in creating measures to reduce

By |2024-11-13T13:48:46-05:00November 13th, 2024|Life Sciences, Life Sciences/Biotech, mitechtv|