Author: Dorron Blumberg

Clinical Trial for Novel Investigational Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes Open for Enrollment in Miami

Posted by | Apr 6, 2021 | |

Diabetes Research Institute Investigators Will Lead the First Site Activated for the Vertex Study
 
April 6, 2021 – Researchers with the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated have initiated clinical trials for VX-880, a novel investigational cell therapy with the potential to restore normal glucose control in those suffering from type 1 diabetes (T1D) with severe hypoglycemia and impaired hypoglycemic awareness. The University of Miami Health System was the first clinical site activated for this trial.
 

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APRIL MARKS SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

Posted by | Apr 5, 2021 | |

Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital Nationally Renowned for Providing Comprehensive Services to Victims of Sexual Assault 
 
April 5 2021 – Jackson Memorial Hospital, home to the Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center (RTC), has provided emotional and medical services to almost 75,000 people since its establishment in 1974. Millions of individuals are the victims of sexual violence each year – an act that is defined as any sexual activity where consent is not freely given, with profound impact on an individual’s lifelong well-being.
 
 

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Eleanor R. Baldwin Makes $7.5 Million Gift in Support of Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Keeping the Promise Capital Campaign

Posted by | Apr 5, 2021 | |

April 5, 2021 – Boca Raton resident Eleanor R. Baldwin made her second seven figure gift to Keeping the Promise…The Campaign for Boca Raton Regional Hospital.  Ms. Baldwin’s gift total is now $7.5 million, joining a list of Boca Raton’s philanthropic “Who’s Who” of seven- and eight-figure donors to the Campaign who have helped raise more than $193 million, thus far.

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