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Trials show inactivated Zika virus vaccine is safe and immunogenic
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The investigational Zika purified inactivated virus (ZPIV) vaccine was well-tolerated and induced an immune response in participants, according to initial results from three Phase 1 clinical trials. Scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), part of the U.S. Department of Defense, are developing the vaccine as well as leading one of the trials. WRAIR also is co-funding the trials together with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act: Progress and the Path Forward for Medical Innovation
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Remarks from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., as prepared for oral testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Hearing, “Implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act: Progress and the Path Forward for Medical Innovation:
Red Cross Using New Tech-Enhanced CPR Training Device to Save Lives
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Pump the Chest. See the lights. Save a life. That is the premise for the latest American Red Cross training device, a CPR manikin called BigRed. The BigRed manikin is equipped with three interrelated sets of lights that provide immediate feedback on how an individual is performing CPR.
RapidPass Mobile Offers More Convenience for Blood, Platelet Donors
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The American Red Cross appreciates all heroes who make room in their schedules during the busy holiday season to help patients in need. Since its launch over two years ago, the Red Cross RapidPass® continues to help save time for blood and platelet donors. RapidPass is now compatible with most mobile devices, offering even more convenience to donors.
American Heart Association raises concerns about Senate tax bill
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American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following statement today on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act approved by the Senate:
Higher risk of dying due to heart cell damage without any symptoms occurs during or after non-heart surgery
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Surgery that doesn't involve the heart may cause damage to the heart in people with known or at high risk of developing heart disease and was associated with an increased risk of death, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.
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