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October 23, 2025
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Ofirnoflast (HT-6184) Receives Orphan Drug Designation from U.S. FDA for Myelodysplastic Syndromes

LEHI, Utah, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Halia Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering therapies that target the root causes of inflammation-driven diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) to its investigational medicine ofirnoflast (HT-6184) for the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) — a group […]

October 23, 2025
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 Journal of Clinical Microbiology Publishes Article on ARUP’s Validation of AI for Parasite Detection 

SALT LAKE CITY, October 21, 2025— ARUP Laboratories today announced the publication of an article in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology describing the company’s validation of a deep convolutional neural network (CNN) to detect parasites in concentrated wet mounts of stool.  For decades, detection of gastrointestinal parasites has relied on traditional microscopy, which is a […]

October 23, 2025
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SINTX Technologies Receives FDA Clearance for SINAPTIC® Foot & Ankle Implant System

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SINTX Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SINT) (“SINTX” or the “Company”), a leader in advanced ceramics specializing in biomedical applications of silicon nitride (Si₃N₄), today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for the SINAPTIC® Foot & Ankle Osteotomy Wedge System, enabling SINTX’s commercial entry […]

October 16, 2025
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Myriad Genetics Adds F8, FXN Genes to Foresight Universal Plus Panel

The Foresight® Carrier Screen includes all conditions recommended by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics recommendations

October 16, 2025
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bioMérieux invests in Allergen Alert, a startup resulting from its intrapreneurship program

bioMérieux has just acquired a stake in Allergen Alert, an innovative startup specializing in the rapid detection of food allergens for individuals and professionals.

October 16, 2025
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Merit Medical Signs Asset Purchase Agreement with PENTAX Medical to Acquire C2 CryoBalloon Technology

Asset acquisition would expand Merit’s Endoscopy portfolio with an innovative device to treat patients suffering from Barretts esophagus and other gastrointestinal disorders.

October 16, 2025
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Canary Speech Launches Canary Ambient™ Continuous Monitoring to Address Workplace Violence in Healthcare

AI-powered voice analysis expands to detect verbal aggression and prevent nurse burnout through real-time vocal biomarker technology, enhancing clinician safety and patient care

October 16, 2025
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Owlet™ Secures CDSCO Approval for Dream Sock® and Plans 2026 Expansion into India

Owlet expands its global footprint, entering one of the world’s most promising digital health markets, with CDSCO-approved technology.

October 16, 2025
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NUSANO AND ARICEUM THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCE MULTI-ISOTOPE SUPPLY AGREEMENT

AGREEMENT INCLUDES ACTINIUM-225 (AC-225) AND LUTETIUM-177 (LU-177) TO SUPPORT ARICEUM’S THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS

October 16, 2025
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CancerVax Precision Therapy Successfully Avoids Healthy Liver Cells

In-vitro studies confirm that the Company’s novel Smart mRNA could drastically reduce off-target liver toxicity, a major issue affecting many cancer drugs

October 16, 2025
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Halia Therapeutics Expands to Abu Dhabi

Halia Therapeutics Expands to Abu Dhabi

October 16, 2025
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Leash Bio Announces Multi-Target Agreement with Monte Rosa Therapeutics

Leash Bio Announces Multi-Target Agreement with Monte Rosa Therapeutics

October 9, 2025
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Merit Medical Announces SCOUT Milestone: 750,000 Patients Treated with Wire-Free Technology

SCOUT Radar Localization use grows, supporting more successful surgeries and improved patient care.

October 9, 2025
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PhotoPharmics to Feature Photo Neurostimulation at the 2025 Movement Disorders Society International Congress

Attendees invited to Booth #732 for pivotal trial updates and to discuss unmet needs in Parkinson’s care.

October 9, 2025
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Halia Therapeutics Named as 2025 Top 10 Longevity Breakthrough Award Winner

Halia Therapeutics Named as 2025 Top 10 Longevity Breakthrough Award Winner

October 9, 2025
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Seek Labs Advances Development of Pan-Orthopoxvirus Therapeutic with BioSeeker™ and PTAP™

BioSeeker mapped more than 10,000 isolates and identified targetable regions that provide 100% strain coverage across the viral family.

October 9, 2025
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Biolexis Therapeutics Initiates First-in-Human Clinical Trials for Novel, Oral Muscle-Sparing, Weight Loss and Type 2 Diabetes Therapies

Biolexis Therapeutics Initiates First-in-Human Clinical Trials for Novel, Oral Muscle-Sparing, Weight Loss and Type 2 Diabetes Therapies

October 9, 2025
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FDA Approves Arcutis’ ZORYVE® (roflumilast) Cream 0.05% for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Children Ages 2 to 5

FDA Approves Arcutis’ ZORYVE® (roflumilast) Cream 0.05% for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Children Ages 2 to 5

October 9, 2025
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2025 MedTech Conference Sponsored by AdvaMed

This week AdvaMed held its annual Medtech Conference, designed for those in the medical technology industry.

October 2, 2025
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Nucleus Grow Hosts State of Innovation Conference

The State of Innovation Conference, hosted by The Nucleus Institute, brought together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and researchers to explore pathways, partnerships, and funding strategies for breakthrough technologies. The day began with keynote speaker Jerry Hollister, who spoke on federal innovation funding trends, followed by a panel highlighting Utah companies that had successfully leveraged SBIR/STTR awards, […]

October 1, 2025
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Nelson Labs’ 40th Anniversary Celebration Recap

Nelson Labs on October 1 celebrated a milestone 40th anniversary. Since its humble beginnings in 1985 in University of Utah’s Research Park, Nelson Labs has grown into a trusted, global leader of medical device and pharmaceutical testing.

September 30, 2025
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ARUP’s Advanced Practice Laboratory: A National Model for Bridging Education and Industry

September 30, Salt Lake City—In a groundbreaking collaboration between ARUP Laboratories and the University of Utah, the new Advanced Practice Clinical Laboratory Training Center opened its doors this week and took a bold step toward solving a nationwide shortage of clinical laboratory scientists. This state-of-the-art facility is more than a training site; it’s a model […]

September 25, 2025
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Glafabra Therapeutics, Uncommon Cures Collaborate to Advance Fabry Disease Therapy

Glafabra Therapeutics, Uncommon Cures Collaborate to Advance Fabry Disease Therapy

September 25, 2025
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Seek Labs Selected as Participant of ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub Spoke Network, Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle

Seek Labs Selected as Participant of ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub Spoke Network and Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV)

September 25, 2025
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Innovative Wearable for Pelvic Floor Health by Freyya Completes Clinical Study

Innovative Wearable for Pelvic Floor Health by Freyya Completes Clinical Study

September 25, 2025
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Myriad Genetics and SOPHiA GENETICS to Develop an Innovative Companion Diagnostic Offering in Liquid Biopsy

Myriad Genetics and SOPHiA GENETICS to Develop an Innovative Companion Diagnostic Offering in Liquid Biopsy

September 18, 2025
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Co-Diagnostics, Inc. Signs Strategic MOU with Partner in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Introduce Co-Dx™ PCR Platform to Middle East

The Memorandum of Understanding includes the formation of a Joint Venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for manufacturing and distribution of the Company’s upcoming Co-Dx™ PCR platform and other Co-Dx IP

September 18, 2025
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Renalytix Announces Collaboration with Tempus to Advance Intelligent Risk Assessment in Diabetic Kidney Disease

Definitive agreement to accelerate adoption of Renalytix’s FDA-approved, Medicare reimbursed kidneyintelX.dkd test to slow kidney disease progression and improve patient outcomes

September 18, 2025
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KUDA THERAPEUTICS AWARDED $5.6M U.S. DoD GRANT TO BRING LEAD ONCOLOGY CANDIDATE INTO CLINIC

KUDA THERAPEUTICS AWARDED $5.6M U.S. DoD GRANT TO BRING LEAD ONCOLOGY CANDIDATE INTO CLINIC

September 18, 2025
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ARUP Achieves Reaccreditation Under College of American Pathologists ISO 15189 Program

ARUP Achieves Reaccreditation Under College of American Pathologists ISO 15189 Program

September 11, 2025
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Altesa BioSciences and bioMérieux Announce Collaboration for Altesa’s Upcoming Phase 2B COPD Clinical Trial

Study will begin enrollment in Q1 2026 in the US and UK and leverage the BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® point-of-care diagnostics platform at U.S. sites.

September 11, 2025
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Owlet Makes Premium Monitoring Possible for Every Family With New Dream Sight™ Video Monitor

Owlet’s new release creates the ultimate baby monitoring system for video, sleep, and medical-grade health tracking.