Weekly Roundup: 14 Health Press Releases You Need to See

A roundup of the most newsworthy healthcare press releases from PR Newswire this week, including the formation of ALS United, global sleep study results from IKEA and FDA approval of EMBLAVEO™.

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2025 /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. 15 ALS Nonprofits Collaborate to Form ALS United: A New Era of Innovation and Impact
   ALS United, and its members, stand as a transformative force in the fight against ALS, leveraging more than a century of combined expertise and collaborations with over 90 multidisciplinary ALS clinics and leading medical experts nationwide to ensure access to the highest standard of care and innovative advancements in the field.
2. Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity Provides Community for Caregivers on Valentine's Day
   The non-profit will host its 5th annual gathering to honor and uplift those impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia. "Alzheimer's caregiving is often an isolating and challenging journey, and CareCon is our way of ensuring that caregivers feel seen, supported, and celebrated," said Lauren Miller Rogen, co-founder of HFC.
3. Most patients on Lilly's Omvoh^® (mirikizumab-mrkz) for Crohn's disease achieved sustained clinical remission and endoscopic response at two years
   "These positive, multi-year data can give health care providers confidence that Omvoh may help their patients achieve and maintain long-term outcomes, including intestinal healing," said Edward Barnes, M.D., MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Co-Director of the Multidisciplinary Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
4. IKEA uncovers who in the world sleeps best - and it might surprise you
   The largest IKEA report ever, surveying over 55,000 people, reveals that Mainland China ranks highest in sleep quality, while Norway and the USA score the lowest. The study identifies stress, financial concerns, and technology use as the biggest obstacles to quality sleep.
5. U.S. FDA Approves EMBLAVEO™ (aztreonam and avibactam) for the Treatment of Adults With Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections With Limited or No Treatment Options
   "As bacteria evolve, industry, government, and clinical experts must work together to ensure that the infectious disease community has the tools to advance public health," said Roopal Thakkar, M.D., executive vice president, research & development, chief scientific officer, AbbVie. "We're proud to offer this important novel treatment option to urgently address the significant threat of antimicrobial resistance."
6. Capital Rx Unveils Healthcare's First Unified Pharmacy and Medical Claims Processing Platform
   Judi Health™ enables unified claim processing to enhance patient experience, improve outcomes, and reduce premiums.
7. Stellaromics Secures Significant Funding to Advance 3D Spatial Biology
   Stellaromics' Pyxa platform enables researchers to visualize and analyze the spatial organization of cells and molecules within thick tissue samples at an unprecedented resolution. It is already proving valuable across neuroscience, oncology, and immunology, where understanding tissue architecture at this level can unlock critical insights into disease mechanisms.
8. Mayo Clinic Improves the Mediterranean Diet for Everyday Americans
   Based on updated guidelines from Mayo Clinic cardiologists and dietitians, the new 12-week Superfoods Meal Plan is designed to promote heart health and sustainable weight loss, aligning with American Heart Month this February.
9. Biohaven Announces FDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Troriluzole New Drug Application for the Treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia
   Troriluzole has a well-established safety profile and if approved, would be the first and only FDA-approved treatment for Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA), a rare, genetic, life-threatening neurodegenerative disease.
10. Inspira Achieves Positive Results of Above 95% For Preventing Bloodstream Infections
    Inspira announced its bio-electronic patch demonstrated a 95% reduction in bacterial presence within 4 hours, with continued effectiveness observed over a 24-hour period. The technology uses physical electric stimulation rather than chemical agents.
11. Danone North America Analyzed Social Media Throughout the Big Game--Finds Increase in Conversation and Questions Tied to Nutrition & GLP-1 Journeys
    Danone North America addressed the 50% spike in searches around weight loss medications tracked during The Big Game (versus pre-game hours) by partnering with registered dietitians to offer free nutrition advice and to answer the most frequently asked nutrition questions Americans have about their needs while considering or currently taking these medications.
12. New Report Highlights Solutions to Advance Role of Pets for Better Mental Health
    Attendees of the HABRI Spring Policy Forum came together to discuss the practical implications of the human-animal bond for improved mental health outcomes. A key finding is that the lack of access to affordable, pet-friendly housing poses a significant barrier to pet ownership for many.
13. National Youth Heart Screening Day: Over 3,300 Young Hearts Tested for Hidden Risks
    The groundbreaking campaign emphasizes the critical importance of preventive heart screenings which include electrocardiograms (ECGs) for early detection of conditions that may lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death. The event identified dozens of children and young adults with abnormalities requiring medical follow-up, reinforcing the importance of proactive heart health measures.
14. American Council of the Blind Launches New Accessibility and Training Services Program
    The goal of the new Accessibility and Training Services program is to advocate for equal access for people who are blind or have low vision in all aspects of life — including the workplace, websites, applications, products, services, and experiences.

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