KENILWORTH, N.J. April 20, 2017 –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today a $300,000 cash donation to support non-governmental organization (NGO) partners working to eliminate river blindness (onchocerciasis) and lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Africa. The donation will be offered to 10 NGOs beginning this year, and will be administered […]
AbbVie’s broad commitment to a global effort to cure hepatitis C (HCV) led to a policy, advocacy and awareness initiative called Path to Zero: Fresh Thinking on the Road to Eliminating HCV. April 20, 2017 – The Economist Group’s Path to Zero program, sponsored by AbbVie, aims to foster a global dialogue around innovative solutions […]
KENILWORTH, N.J. April 19, 2017 –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that researchers are scheduled to provide more than 25 scientific data presentations on the company’s established and investigational infectious disease medicines at this year’s 27th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), April […]
Cincinnati, OH – April 19, 2017 – The circular anastomosis is one of the most critical steps in cancer surgery and has a high risk for complications. Complications can include leaks and bleeding which can require reoperation. In an effort to make measurable clinical and cost-of-care improvements for healthcare providers and patients globally, Ethicon*, a […]
Collaboration Focused on Phase 2b Clinical Trial to Evaluate Use of Allergan’s Cenicriviroc (CVC) and Novartis Lead FXR Agonist to Treat NASH NASH Fastest Growing Cause of Liver Cancer and Liver Transplant in the U.S. DUBLIN, April 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Allergan, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, announced today that it has entered into a […]
LOME, TOGO – April 18, 2017 — GSK, Merck (known as MSD outside the United States and Canada), and the MECTIZAN® Donation Program (MDP) congratulate President Faure Gnassingbé, the government and the people of Togo for becoming the first country in Africa recognized by the World Health Organization to have eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF) as […]
ABBOTT PARK, Ill. and WALTHAM, Mass., April 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Alere Inc. (NYSE: ALR) announced today that the companies have agreed to amend the existing terms of their agreement for Abbott’s acquisition of Alere. Under the amended terms, Abbott will pay $51 per common share to acquire Alere, for a […]
TV Host Wendy Williams Leads the Conversation on the Importance of Bowel Health at the “Vital Signs of Bowel Health” Summit DUBLIN and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Allergan plc (NYSE:AGN) and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:IRWD), in partnership with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), initiated a campaign about the importance of bowel health in recognition […]
Campaign educates on the debilitating impact of migraine on patients’ everyday lives DUBLIN, April 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN) today unveiled Frames of Mind, an interactive campaign to promote awareness of the impact that migraine can have on patients’ everyday lives. People living with this often debilitating condition are encouraged to submit […]
Company Recognized with ENERGY STAR Award for Sixth Time DUBLIN, April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN) today announced that it has been named a 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award winner. The Company has been recognized for continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency […]