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Finance · Healthcare

Zenas BioPharma Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 18, 2026 -- Zenas BioPharma, Inc. (“Zenas” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ZBIO), a clinical-stage global biopharmaceutical company committed to being a leader in the development and commercialization of transformative therapies for patients living with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, today announced that on August 17, 2026 (the “Grant Date”), the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors granted an aggregate of 11,000 restricted stock units of the Company’s common stock (“RSUs”) to newly hired employees of the Company as an inducement material to such employees’ entry into employment with the Company, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) (the “Inducement Grant”).

Aug 18 · 20:15GlobeNewswire

Healthcare

Portland Wheelers to Celebrate Community and Health at Inaugural Biking is For EveryBODY Festival

PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 18, 2026 -- Portland Wheelers is pleased to invite the community to a free event, with presenting sponsor Martin's Point Health Care, taking place on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Back Bay field, Portland, Maine. Portland...

Aug 18 · 18:13PR Newswire

AI · Healthcare

ADRES Enters Medical Claims Auditing Through Artificial Intelligence, Built with Blend

PAACME (Automatic Processing and Analysis of Medical Claims) uses cutting-edge technology to transform the processing and auditing of claims related to care provided to victims of traffic accidents involving uninsured, unidentified, or hit-and-run vehicles. BOGOTA, Colombia, Aug. 18, 2026...

Aug 18 · 17:48PR Newswire

Healthcare

High Profile Cannabis Opens Second Kentucky Dispensary in Wilder, Bringing Medical Access to Northern Kentucky

C3 Industries' new Campbell County location gives registered medical cannabis patients in Newport, Fort Thomas, Cold Spring, and the greater Cincinnati–Northern Kentucky metro a local option closer to home. ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 18, 2026 -- C3 Industries today announced the...

Aug 18 · 17:45PR Newswire

Healthcare · Biotech & pharma

Real-World IBS Study Links IBS-Smart® and Trio-Smart® Testing to Lower Use of Selected Diagnostic Procedures and Lower Captured Diagnostic Costs

ST. LOUIS & DUBLIN, Ohio & MESA, Ariz., August 18, 2026--Gemelli Biotech today announced the publication of a real-world study in Frontiers in Gastroenterology evaluating healthcare resource utilization following IBS-Smart® and Trio-Smart® testing in adults with suspected irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Gemelli Biotech funded the study and manufactures both tests.

Aug 18 · 17:27Business Wire

SaaS · Healthcare

Providence Equity Partners to Acquire Majority Stake in CheckedUp, Accelerating the Next Phase of Growth for Leading Specialty Point-of-Care Engagement Platform

NEW YORK & PROVIDENCE, R.I., August 18, 2026--Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. ("Providence"), a specialist private equity firm focused on media, communications and education, today announced that it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in CheckedUp, a leading specialty point-of-care education and engagement platform connecting patients, healthcare providers and life sciences companies within the clinical environment.

Aug 18 · 16:30Business Wire

Healthcare

BCI Cedar Falls Celebrates OSHA SHARP Recognition with Employees and Community Leaders

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, August 18, 2026--Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) welcomed employees, government officials, community leaders, and guests to its Cedar Falls facility on Friday to celebrate the plant’s acceptance into the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).

Aug 18 · 15:54Business Wire

AI · Healthcare

FDA Seeks Public Feedback to Inform Regulatory Approach for Generative AI-Enabled Medical Devices

Discussion Paper Supports FDA’s Innovation and Global Leadership Strategic Pillar; Public Docket Opens on Regulations.gov Discussion Paper Supports FDA’s Innovation and Global Leadership Strategic Pillar; Public Docket Opens on Regulations.gov

Aug 18 · 15:11GlobeNewswire

Healthcare · Biotech & pharma

AIVITA Biomedical Strengthens Board of Directors with Appointment of Global Health and Vaccine Readiness Leader Larry Brilliant

IRVINE, Calif., August 18, 2026--AIVITA Biomedical, Inc., a biotechnology company developing personalized vaccines for the prevention of infectious disease and treatment of cancer, today announced the appointment of renowned physician, epidemiologist, technologist, philanthropist, and author Larry Brilliant, M.D., M.P.H., to its board of directors. Dr. Brilliant brings globally recognized expertise in epidemiology, pandemic preparedness, and vaccine readiness that is especially relevant to AIVIT

Aug 18 · 15:05Business Wire

Finance · Healthcare

Prodigy Care Services Ranks No. 43 in Health Services on the 2026 Inc. 5000

HOUSTON, August 18, 2026--Prodigy Care Services, a pharmacist-founded workers' compensation pharmacy company, today announced its debut on the 2026 Inc. 5000 following three-year revenue growth of 975%.

Aug 18 · 15:02Business Wire

AI · Healthcare

Jabra Enhance introduces a new lineup of FDA-cleared self-fitting hearing aids, 3 new models with improved hearing technology and in-app self-tuning

Jabra Enhance launched FDA-cleared self-fitting M Series hearing aids with AI-powered speech clarity, self-tuning, Bluetooth and virtual care.

Aug 18 · 15:00GlobeNewswire

AI · Healthcare

De-identified Health Data Market Size to Hit USD 20.79 Billion by 2035 | SNS Insider

The U.S. De-identified Health Data Market is projected to reach USD 5.24 Billion and Europe USD 5.65 Billion by 2035, driven by AI, real-world evidence, and privacy-compliant data demand. The U.S. De-identified Health Data Market is projected to reach USD 5.24 Billion and Europe USD 5.65 Billion by 2035, driven by AI, real-world evidence, and privacy-compliant data demand.

Aug 18 · 15:00GlobeNewswire