ABBOTT PARK, Ill. and WALTHAM, Mass., April 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Alere Inc. (NYSE: ALR) announced today that the companies have agreed to amend the existing terms of their agreement for Abbott’s acquisition of Alere. Under the amended terms, Abbott will pay $51 per common share to acquire Alere, for a […]
TV Host Wendy Williams Leads the Conversation on the Importance of Bowel Health at the “Vital Signs of Bowel Health” Summit DUBLIN and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Allergan plc (NYSE:AGN) and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:IRWD), in partnership with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), initiated a campaign about the importance of bowel health in recognition […]
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. April 12, 2017 – UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh and Johnston Health in Smithfield and Clayton earned top “A” grades for patient safety on The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2017 report card, putting them among the country’s safest hospitals. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 30 measures of […]
The Leapfrog Group assessed all three Duke hospitals for adherence to safety measures DURHAM, N.C. April 12, 2017 – For the fifth consecutive year, Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital and Duke Raleigh Hospital have earned top scores for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization made up of employers and […]
Campaign educates on the debilitating impact of migraine on patients’ everyday lives DUBLIN, April 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN) today unveiled Frames of Mind, an interactive campaign to promote awareness of the impact that migraine can have on patients’ everyday lives. People living with this often debilitating condition are encouraged to submit […]
Use of flame retardant chemicals coincides with increased incidence of thyroid cancer DURHAM, N.C. April 11, 2017 – Higher exposure to chemicals used to reduce the flammability of furniture, carpets, electronics and other household items appears to be associated with papillary thyroid cancer, according to study conducted by the Duke Cancer Institute and the Nicholas […]
Company Recognized with ENERGY STAR Award for Sixth Time DUBLIN, April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN) today announced that it has been named a 2017 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award winner. The Company has been recognized for continued leadership in protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency […]
KENILWORTH, N.J. April 10, 2017 –(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that Dr. John H. Noseworthy, president and chief executive officer of Mayo Clinic, has been nominated to stand for election to the company’s board of directors. The annual election of Dr. Noseworthy and the other […]
Lilly scholarship donations total more than $1.3 million since 2008 INDIANAPOLIS, ARLINGTON, Va. and ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., April 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Living with type 1 diabetes comes with many unique challenges in all stages of life. For parents of children with the condition, financial, medical and emotional worries can be overwhelming. To help support […]
In Recognition of IBS Awareness Month, Allergan and the American Gastroenterological Association Work to Destigmatize the Bowel Health Conversation DUBLIN, April 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN), a global pharmaceutical company and leader in developing best-in-class treatment options for patients, has partnered with the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), to announce the launch of […]