Bactiguard Appoints New CEO
Christine Lind assumed the role of CEO of Bactiguard AB on April 12, 2024, according to the the Board of Bactiguard Holding AB.
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Medtronic to Discontinue Puritan Bennett Ventilators, Exit Ventilator Business
Medtronic will discontinue its Puritan Bennett ventilator series, including the Puritan Bennett 980, Puritan Bennett 840, and Puritan Bennett 560 ventilators.
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WHO Updates Terminology for Airborne Pathogens
The report introduces the term "infectious respiratory particles" and advocates for moving away from the dichotomy of the previously used terms "aerosols" and "droplets."
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FDA Approves Genentech’s Alecensa for Early-Stage ALK-Positive NSCLC
Genentech says the approval makes the drug the first ALK inhibitor for patients with ALK-positive, early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who have undergone surgery.Ā
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Smiths Medical Recalls PneuPac paraPAC Plus Ventilator Kits
The recall follows reports of a malfunction that could lead to insufficient ventilation. The recalled ventilators are used in emergency and transport situations.
