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Top Story FDA Approves First-in-Class GSK Antibiotic for Common Type of Urinary Tract Infection The FDA approved GSK antibiotic Blujepa as a treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections. The drug's novel mechanism of action addresses a broader range of pathogens and could offer a way to lower the potential for drug resistance. Sponsored How to Improve Employee Benefits While Reducing Insurance Costs Presented by The Difference Card Balancing healthcare benefits and insurance costs requires research. From becoming a Difference Card member to offering wellness resources, there are many ways to improve healthcare at low cost. Learn more. Stephen Smith, Co-Founder & CEO of NOCD will be Speaking at INVEST 2025! Stephen will be part of the panel, "Here's How We Found Our Healthcare AI Champion".  In this panel a startup founder/CEO will do a 10-minute presentation that explains how the startup was able to find a champion within a healthcare organization that led to a successful deployment. This will be followed by a Q&A with the startup presenter and the Champion – either a doctor, provider lead, life sciences lead, payer lead or employer lead. Register For INVEST Chicago Now

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