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(TM).

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 ImpactALS 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 DayThe 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 youThe
       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(TM) (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 PlatformJudi Health(TM) enables unified claim processing to
       enhance patient experience, improve outcomes, and reduce premiums.

    7. Stellaromics Secures Significant Funding to Advance 3D Spatial
       BiologyStellaromics' 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 AmericansBased
       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 AtaxiaTroriluzole
       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 InfectionsInspira 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 JourneysDanone 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 HealthAttendees 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 RisksThe 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 ProgramThe 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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