Alzheimer’s biotech vTv Therapeutics sets terms for IPO

IPOLOS ANGELES: vTv Therapeutics, a biotech developing treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes, announced terms for its IPO on Monday.

The High Point, NC-based company plans to raise capital by offering 7.8 million shares.

vTv Therapeutics was founded in 1999. It initially filed confidentially Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

trophyNEW YORK: The six hundred and twenty-third entry for the seniors housing Global Awards for 2015 has been received.

Santa Monica’s impressive branding of the Wellbeing Project has been entered in the Global Awards. The Wellbeing Index measures Santa Monicans’ quality of life across six broad Read More »

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Study finds substantial risk of suicide amongst care residents

suicide iquitBOSTON: Suicide risk amongst residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities is “substantial,” according to a new study.

Researchers studied suicide statistics from 2003 to 2011 and found that around 3% of suicides amongst adults 50 and older during that time were related to Read More »

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10 worries which beset over 60s

2p-150x150DALLAS: A survey of those aged 60 and over, along with various professionals who work with the elderly, to assess the concerns and needs of an aging population revealed that many of the issues revolve around finances and health. But what is especially interesting is Read More »

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