12 h. ago Ipsen update on Phase II FALKON trial in patients with ultra

PARIS, FRANCE, 19 December 2025 – Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) today announced that the pivotal Phase II FALKON trial did not meet its primary endpoint of reducing new heterotopic ossification (HO) in adults and children living with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) vs. placebo, as a result the study will be closed. The investigational medicinal product […]

Science

29 h. ago Quest to slow aging leads scientists into powerhouse of cells

As people age, their mitochondria diminish, "a primary or secondary contributor to multiple aging-associated disorders, neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic conditions such as diabetes"

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40 h. ago InnoCare Announces Approval of Phase II/III Clinical Trial of Novel TYK2 Inhibitor Soficitinib for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria in China

BEIJING, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InnoCare Pharma (HKEX: 9969; SSE: 688428), a leading biopharmaceutical company focusing on the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, announced today the approval of the Investigational New Drug (IND) by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to conduct a Phase […]

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43 h. ago CPABC: Kootenay labour market shows cracks as unemployment rises

CRANBROOK, British Columbia, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to BC Check-Up: Work, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on labour market trends across the province, the unemployment rate in the Kootenays was 6.8 per cent in November 2025, nearly double the November 2024 rate of 3.6 per cent. […]

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45 h. ago Montreal doctors call for caution and flu shots amid surge in cases

Rates of influenza transmission are doubling every week in Quebec, and the disease is particularly virulent in schools.

Science

51 h. ago 2 new cases of ‘zombie deer disease’ found in B.C.’s Kootenay area

Two deer hunted in British Columbia's Kootenay region has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, also known as "zombie deer disease," the province says.

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64 h. ago GE HealthCare and Indonesia’s Ministry of Health to expand access to quality care through the provision of 300+ advanced CT scanners

300+ advanced CT scanners to be installed in public hospitals across 38 provinces by 2028, to support early diagnosis and treatment of non-communicable diseases. Collaboration supports Indonesian Government’s agenda to enhance diagnostic access and build national healthcare resilience. Multi-year agreement builds on GE HealthCare’s continued investment in local manufacturing, capability building and knowledge transfer to […]

Politics

3 d. ago No, you can’t get the flu from a flu shot — and other misconceptions

Dr. Anne Pham-Huy, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, debunks some common misconceptions about the flu and the flu shot

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3 d. ago Don't wait. Get your shot soon because flu season is striking 'with a vengeance,' doctor says

The mutated variety of the disease and low rate of vaccination mean influenza can travel like "a burning fire that has unimpeded progress," says Dr. Donald Vinh of the MUHC.

Science

4 d. ago Ipsen completes acquisition of ImCheck Therapeutics, expanding oncology pipeline

PARIS, FRANCE, 15 December 2025 – Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) today announced it has completed the acquisition of ImCheck Therapeutics, a private French biotechnology company pioneering next-generation immuno-oncology therapies. About Ipsen We are a global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on bringing transformative medicines to patients in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. […]

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4 d. ago Man in his 70s dies after domestic incident in southeast Calgary

One person is dead after a domestic incident in southeast Calgary late Sunday night. Just before 10 p.m., Calgary police were called to the community of Deer Run for reports of a disturbance. A man in his 70s was found with severe injuries and was taken to hospital, where he died a short time later. […]

Events

5 d. ago French farmers spray manure, keep up road blocks over cow ‘mass slaughter’

Many farmers in southern and southwest France have been incensed by the use of police force and the government's mass slaughter policy to contain the spread of nodular dermatitis, widely known as lumpy skin disease

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5 d. ago InnoCare Announces Achievement of Primary Endpoint in Phase IIb Study of Orelabrutinib for SLE and Approval of Phase III Clinical Trial

BEIJING, Dec. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — InnoCare Pharma (HKEX: 09969; SSE: 688428), a leading biopharmaceutical company focusing on the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, announced today that the phase IIb clinical study of novel BTK inhibitor orelabrutinib has met the primary endpoint in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). InnoCare has also received […]

Politics

6 d. ago Freed: PQ and CAQ leaders have gone full Grinch this holiday season

All their nastiness feels like part of a worldwide infectious disease that’s spreading division and unkindness by insulting and hurting people rather than bringing them together.

Politics

7 d. ago Crinetics Announces First Patient Dosed in Pivotal Adult Trial of Atumelnant in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Phase 3 study builds on positive phase 2 results showing rapid and sustained reductions in key disease biomarkers and clinical measures of CAH SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNX) today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the CALM-CAH Phase 3 trial evaluating investigational candidate atumelnant, […]

Science

8 d. ago Neurenati Therapeutics Welcomes Dr Daniel Guay to Its Board of Directors and Dr Carlo Di Lorenzo to Its Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board

MONTREAL — Neurenati Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on the development of therapies for rare diseases, is pleased to appoint two highly-experienced members to its Board of Directors and Scientific and Clinical Advisory Board. Dr. Daniel Guay is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in drug development (Merck, Institute for Research in […]

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8 d. ago Galderma Announces First Patient Enrollment in Study to Assess Nemolizumab in Adults With Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin

Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin (CPUO) is characterized by a persistent, chronic itch with an unknown cause and is associated with very high burden of disease due to severe itch, sleep deprivation and mental distress1 Galderma’s phase II study builds on emerging research that reinforces the role of IL-31 – a neuroimmune cytokine that […]

Science

8 d. ago Hundreds of Canada goose deaths in Manitoba leave wildlife experts perplexed

Infectious disease and wildlife experts are scratching their heads at the recent discoveries of mass Canada goose deaths in southern Manitoba.

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8 d. ago 'Gong show': Flu cases straining Alberta hospitals, says physician

Acute care across the province is feeling the strain, with flu and other respiratory diseases contributing to overflowing waiting rooms, said Dr. Paul Parks

Science

8 d. ago Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and Baszucki Group Team Up to Advance Landmark Brain Study with Metabolic Health Markers

The collaboration seeks to study gut-brain connections in neurological disorders SAN MATEO, Calif. — Baszucki Group today announced an expanded commitment to the landmark Cleveland Clinic Brain Study. Launched in 2022, this ambitious longitudinal study plans to follow healthy individuals over a 20-year period with the goal of identifying early disease markers and therapeutic targets […]

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