First, a picture taken last October in 2024. It's a beautiful sunny day, their kids playing soccer, young teenage girls to be exact. And although you can't see them, you can imagine the parents like me on the sidelines cheering loudly when their child's team scores a goal or gets a turnover.And if I told you that this picture was taken in Chester, Pennsylvania, a small historic town to the southwest of Philadelphia, situated right along the Delaware River, you might also mentally add in a nice fresh river b ...

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anixa Biosciences, Inc. ("Anixa" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ANIX), a biotechnology company focused on the treatment and prevention of cancer, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will issue U.S. Patent Number 12,357,593 on July 15, 2025 covering key aspects of its ovarian cancer vaccine technology. The patent includes broad claims related to methods of eliciting an immune response targeting anti-Müllerian hormone receptor, ...

Core Insights - RadNet, Inc. has partnered with Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare, and ADOC Medical Group to include its AI-powered Early Breast Cancer Detection (EBCD) program in their health plans, enhancing access to advanced diagnostic services for patients [1][3][7] Group 1: Partnership and Program Implementation - The medical groups involved are located in Southern California, covering counties such as Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego, and will provide EBCD services to all eligible mammogram patients [2][7] - RadNet will initiate a patient outreach program to improve compliance with annual mammography screening guidelines by actively contacting eligible patients [2][3] Group 2: Commitment to Early Detection - Dr. Howard Berger, CEO of RadNet, emphasized the importance of early breast cancer detection, noting that one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, making early detection critical for optimal treatment [3] - The EBCD program aims to detect breast cancer earlier than traditional methods, potentially reducing treatment needs and improving patient outcomes [3][4] Group 3: Impact on Patient Care - Will Jukes, Senior VP of Regal Medical Group, stated that the EBCD program will enhance early cancer detection and streamline the screening process, positively affecting patient outcomes [4] - The collaboration is expected to increase annual compliance with screening guidelines, showcasing a commitment to innovative healthcare solutions [4][7] Group 4: Market Position and Reach - RadNet operates a network of 401 outpatient imaging centers across several states, including California, and is a leading provider of diagnostic imaging services in the U.S. [8] - The partnership with major health insurance carriers will expand access to quality care for nearly 600,000 members in Southern California [7][8]

Rural Healthcare Challenges - Rural cancer patients face later diagnoses, increased uninsurance/underinsurance, and worse outcomes due to their location [8] - The "rural cancer gap" shows widening mortality rate disparities between rural and urban areas since 1999 [8] - Nearly 20% of Americans live in rural areas, but only 3% of oncologists practice there [9] - Kansas rural provider to patient ratio exceeds 500 to 1, compared to urban areas closer to 80 to 1 [12] - 140 hospitals have closed in the past 10 years, with a projection of 600 more at imminent risk [13] - Cancer care accounts for 30-40% of hospital revenue nationwide, but is increasingly diverted to urban centers [13][14] - Hospitals are closing at a rate of two per month [15] - Only 2% of clinical trials are offered in rural areas, creating "clinical trial deserts" [15] Proposed Solutions - Expand Medicaid, support rural providers with loan forgiveness and flexible training, and decentralize clinical trials via mobile units and telemedicine [17] - Change the narrative around rural cancer patients and value them [18] - Implement technology innovation, such as hub and spoke models and empowering community navigators with technology [19] - The rural oncology home model partners patients with local providers and leverages telehealth to access specialized oncologists [20]

NASHUA, N.H., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iCAD, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICAD) ("iCAD" or the "Company"), a global leader in clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ("ISS") and Glass, Lewis & Co. ("Glass Lewis") have each recommended that stockholders vote "FOR" the previously announced acquisition of the Company by RadNet, Inc. ("RadNet") at the Company's upcoming Special Meeting of Stockholder ...

Advances in detecting cancer recurrence uh earlier and uh more accurately are transforming how the disease is treated and monitored. One of the companies on the leading edge is Nera. Joining us now, Nera CEO Steve Chapman.The company is celebrating 10 years since going public on the NASDAQ and you got a a real market cap uh at this point and some really good um not only peer-reviewed research, you've got a product. Uh I think you were cash did you have a profit or at least cash flow positive at this point. ...

Core Insights - BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. has reported updated survival data from its ongoing Phase 2 clinical study of Bria-IMT in patients with metastatic breast cancer, indicating a robust survival signal and well-tolerated profile for the treatment [1][4]. Patient Survival Data - The Phase 2 study included 54 heavily pre-treated metastatic breast cancer patients, with a median of 6 prior treatment lines [7]. - The most recent cohort of 25 patients achieved a one-year survival rate of 52%, with 11 patients remaining alive, including one at 38.3 months and another at 30.3 months [6][7]. - Survival rates in this cohort exceed current standard of care therapies for similar patient populations [6]. Expert Commentary - Experts have highlighted the potential of Bria-IMT to improve survival and tolerability for late-stage patients, especially those who have progressed despite treatment with checkpoint inhibitors and antibody-drug conjugates [4][6]. - The ongoing investigation in a Phase 3 randomized clinical trial aims to further assess the efficacy of Bria-IMT in combination with checkpoint inhibitors [4]. Comparative Analysis - Bria-IMT plus checkpoint inhibitors showed a 52% one-year survival rate compared to approximately 38-40% for other studies with fewer prior treatment lines [5][6]. - The study indicates that Bria-IMT may provide significant benefits for patients who have failed multiple lines of therapy, including those treated with ENHERTU and TRODELVY [6][7]. Company Overview - BriaCell is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel immunotherapies aimed at transforming cancer care [8].

COMBINING TO CURE ® Forward-Looking Statements/Safe Harbor Arcus is at the forefront of designing combination therapies, with best-in-class potential, in the relentless pursuit of cures for cancer. Forward Looking Statements Safe Harbor: This presentation contains forward-looking statements about Arcus Biosciences, Inc. ("we," "Arcus" or the "Company") made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements regarding events or results to occur in t ...

Health authorities in major European countries have accepted the reclassification of JNJ-1900 (NBTXR3) from a medical device to a medicinal product, aligning with regulatory status in the US and other major marketsMedicinal product classification supports unified global regulatory classification, facilitating future global strategies and filingsNew composition of matter patent for JNJ-1900 (NBTXR3) filed by Nanobitotix PARIS and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NANOBIOTIX (Euronext: NANO ...

Key Takeaways SMMT surged after reports of AstraZeneca exploring a $15 billion licensing deal for ivonescimab. The deal may include billions upfront, with milestone payments tied to Ivonescimab's progress. Ivonescimab showed superiority over Keytruda and Tevimbra in late-stage NSCLC trials.Shares of clinical-stage company Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) rose nearly 9% on Thursday following a report issued by Bloomberg, which stated that pharma giant AstraZeneca (AZN) is in discussions with the company for a po ...