IKEA study finds compressed work schedules can help employees switch off from work, but do not reduce burnout symptoms

Condensing workweeks into fewer days to enjoy more days off, what are the implications for employee well-being? New longitudinal research from Ghent University at IKEA Belgium challenges policymakers’ assumptions about the benefits of compressed work schedules, revealing both their potential and limitations in promoting workplace well-being.
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Pet Honesty® Named Official Multivitamin Supplement of the American Kennel Club

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pet Honesty®, a leader in premium, vet-approved pet supplements, announces its partnership with the American Kennel Club (AKC®), making its Multivitamin line the Official Multivitamin Supplement for 2025. This collaboration reflects both organizations’ dedication to improving the health and well-being of dogs nationwide. Pet Honesty’s Multivitamin 10-in-1, designed to support a dog’s overall health, combines essential vitamins, minerals, omegas, probiotics, and g
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Arcturus Therapeutics Announces Initiation of Phase 1 H5N1 Flu Vaccine Trial

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)—- $ARCT #ClinicalTrial–Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (the “Company”, “Arcturus”, Nasdaq: ARCT), a commercial messenger RNA medicines company focused on the development of infectious disease vaccines and opportunities within liver and respiratory rare diseases, today announced the initiation of the Company’s Phase 1 study of ARCT-2304, a self-amplifying mRNA (sa-mRNA) vaccine candidate, also known as LUNAR-H5N1, for active immunization to prevent pandemic influenza disease caused by H
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Quanterix to Acquire Akoya Biosciences, Creating the First Integrated Solution for Ultra-Sensitive Detection of Blood- and Tissue-Based Protein Biomarkers

BILLERICA, Mass. and MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Quanterix Corporation (NASDAQ: QTRX), a company fueling scientific discovery through ultra-sensitive biomarker detection, and Akoya Biosciences (NASDAQ: AKYA), The Spatial Biology Company®, today announced a definitive merger agreement under which Quanterix will acquire Akoya in an all-stock transaction. The transaction will create the first integrated solution for ultra-sensitive detection of blood- and tissue-based protein biomarkers.
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“Sick of wait-times, ER closures, and hallway medicine:” Health Coalition and Union call on Ford to prioritize health care instead of re-election bid

OTTAWA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In 2024, Ontario’s health care crisis reached new lows: the number of patients in hospital hallways hit a record high; ER closures broke a new threshold; the wait-list for long-term care beds peaked at 48,000, 250,000 people languished on the surgical waitlist and 2.5 million people did not have a family doctor. And yet, advocates say, instead of addressing this crisis the government is needlessly focused on an early election campaign. On Thursday, January 9, Ottawa com
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Three-drug cocktail shows potential to boost CAR-T cancer therapy

Preclinical research findings from the University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a cocktail of three different drugs that can be used to generate more robust immune system CAR-Ts (chimeric antigen receptor-T cells) to fight cancer. This finding may have a significant impact on improving the production of CAR-T cells for clinical use.
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Connie Finishes Year Strong with Record Engagement Among Providers and Healthcare Systems, New Tools Driving Better Patient Care

WEST HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Connie, the state-designated health information exchange for Connecticut, closed out 2024 with significant momentum and growth among its product and service offerings to providers as well as its connectivity with healthcare organizations and practices across state. “It’s been a great year for demonstrating our tremendous impact on care delivery and clinical outcomes thanks to the more than 3,000 provider locations that exchange information through Connie,”
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