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10 years of crises: The forgotten children of the Central African Republic

�“Today, the three million girls and boys of the Central Africa Republic face the highest registered level of overlapping and interconnected crises and deprivation in the world. "The Central African Republic (CAR) now holds the tragic distinction of being ranked first among 191 countries as the most at-risk for humanitarian crises and disaster. This dire status underscores the severe and urgent challenges faced by its youngest citizens. "Ten years of protracted conflict and instability i...

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WHO releases first-ever clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a comprehensive set of tobacco cessation interventions, including behavioural support delivered by health-care providers, digital cessation interventions and pharmacological treatments in a first guideline on tobacco cessation. The guideline focuses on helping the more than 750 million tobacco users who want to quit all forms of tobacco. The recommendations are relevant for all adults seeking to quit various tobacco products, including cigare...

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Infection Control Resources to Mitigate Exposure Risks to Acinetobacter and Other Environmental Pathogens

Acinetobacter is described by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a group of bacteria commonly found in the environment. While there are many types, the most frequent cause of infections in humans is Acinetobacter baumannii. - - Infections of the blood, urinary tract, and lungs, or in wounds in other parts of the body can all be caused by Acinetobacter baumannii. It can also colonize or live in a person without causing infections or symptoms, especially in respi...

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UroMems Raises Record $ 47 million (€44 Million) in Series C Financing to Fund Pivotal Clinical Trials of the UroActive™ System, the First Smart Automated Implant to Treat Stress Urinary Incontinence

UroMems, a global company developing innovative, implantable mechatronics technology to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI),�announced it has raised $ 47 million in its Series C financing, the largest fundraising round to date for the company. The capital will support large-scale U.S. and European pivotal clinical trials of the UroActive™ implant, paving the way for regulatory submission in multiple countries. UroActive is the first smart automated artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) to...

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Kuehne+Nagel establishes network of cross dock warehouses in support of healthcare market in U.S.

- - • New network of eight, temperature-controlled, GxP-compliant facilities for cross-docking operations - • Ideal for healthcare products such as temperature-sensitive medicines and vaccines, medical devices and diagnostic kits - • Cross-docking solution optimizes supply chain efficiencies and reduces CO2 emissions - - - With this solution, Kuehne+Nagel addresses the growing need of the healthcare market for more sustainable and cost-optimized supply chains, in an industry where pre...

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AMA applauds Surgeon General Advisory on firearm violence

The following statement is attributable to: - Bruce A. Scott, M.D. - President, American Medical Association “Across the country, physicians everywhere treat patients and families afflicted by firearm violence. We see the physical and emotional harm firsthand, and we dread the too-often conversations with parents, spouses, and even children in which we tell them their loved one did not make it. Firearm violence is indeed a public health crisis in the United States, and the data now show...

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Foodsmart partners with TPG's Rise Fund to bring the sustained health impact of foodcare to people of all incomes, nationwide

The Rise Fund, the multi-sector strategy of TPG's global impact investing platform, today announced it has signed definitive documentation to lead an investment of over $ 200 million in Foodsmart, the leading telenutrition provider and food benefits management platform in the US. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. - - Founded in 2010, Foodsmart supports those facing chronic disease and food insecurity by partnering with health plans and providers to give patients access to personal...

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Nearly 1.8 billion adults at risk of disease from not doing enough physical activity

New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022. The findings point to a worrying trend of physical inactivity among adults, which has increased by about 5 percentage points between 2010 and 2022.� If the trend continues, levels of inactivity are projected to further rise to 35% by 2030, and the world is currently off track from meeting the global target to reduce physical ina...

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Centring underrepresented populations in pharmacy research

Underrepresented populations have been historically excluded from clinical trials including women, racial and ethnic minority groups, and pregnant, lactating, pediatric and geriatric populations. While the importance of including these groups in clinical trials are slowly being recognized and remedied, there are still questions in how currently prescribed drugs affect these populations, including the safety and efficacy of the medications.� “We know that even though we have more policies...

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Nestl� Health Science launches GLP-1 nutrition support platform in the U.S.

Nestl� Health Science has launched� www.glp-1nutrition.com, a platform that responds to consumer needs for nutritional solutions while on weight loss journeys. People who are actively working to lose or maintain their weight can face nutritional challenges. Nestl� Health Science is supporting those consumers with a new, innovative web platform that provides comprehensive support for people on�GLP-1�medications. "The number of people on�GLP-1�weight loss therapies is growing, and Nestl� H...

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ONE reacts to the EU's contribution to vaccine manufacturing in Africa

The Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation co-hosted in Paris by France and the African Union Chair, Mauritania, launched Gavi's 2026–2030 Investment Opportunity to support its next replenishment – which will raise funds for immunization in lower-income countries for Gavi's sixth strategic period, from 2026 through 2030.�� The Forum also saw the launch of the African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (AVMA), an innovative financial mechanism, designed by Gavi in close collabo...

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Inclusive Care: Strategies to Support Infant Feeding for Parents with Disabilities Through WIC

Infant feeding, involving breastfeeding, formula feeding, and the introduction of solid foods, is crucial for parenting. Pregnant and postpartum individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities face challenges in infant feeding compared to parents without intellectual and developmental disabilities, often due to ableism and inaccessible care. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, a federal nutrition initiative, can address th...

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Air pollution accounted for 8.1 million deaths globally in 2021, becoming the second leading risk factor for death, including for children under five years

Air pollution is having an increasing impact on human health, becoming the second leading global risk factor for death, according to the fifth edition of the State of Global Air (SoGA) report. The report, released today by the Health Effects Institute (HEI), an independent U.S.-based nonprofit research organization, found air pollution accounted for 8.1 million deaths globally in 2021. Beyond these deaths, many more millions of people are living with debilitating chronic diseases, putting...

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AMA survey indicates prior authorization wreaks havoc on patient care

Access to patient-centered care continues to suffer as health insurance companies impose prior authorization barriers on necessary care and substitute corporate policy for clinical decisions that are in patients' best interest. Turmoil caused by excessive authorization controls leads to serious or life-threatening events for patients, unnecessary waste, and physician burnout, according to the latest� survey �(PDF) from the American Medical Association (AMA). Prior authorization is a blunt...

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Trustworthy and Responsible AI Network expands to help European healthcare organizations enhance the quality, safety and trustworthiness of AI in health

At HLTH Europe, the Trustworthy & Responsible AI Network (TRAIN), a consortium of healthcare leaders, announced its expansion to Europe with the objective to help organizations in the region operationalize responsible AI through technology-based guardrails. Organizations that have come together to form the European TRAIN include Erasmus MC (the Netherlands), HUS Helsinki University Hospital (Finland), Sahlgrenska University Hospital (Sweden), Sk�ne University Hospital (Sweden), U...

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Damage to Gaza causing new risks to human health and long-term recovery - new UNEP assessment

The environmental impacts of the war in Gaza are unprecedented, according to a preliminary assessment published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), exposing the community to rapidly growing soil, water and air pollution and risks of irreversible damage to its natural ecosystems. UNEP reiterates the call for an immediate ceasefire to protect lives and eventually help mitigate the conflict's environmental impacts. “Not only are the people of Gaza dealing with untold suffering from the...

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Health professionals meet to further the climate change and health agenda

Health leaders, health professions and their associations, institutions and schools convened in Geneva on 10 June to discuss the contributions of health professions to the climate change and health agenda. The hybrid format meeting hosted over 150 contributors and sparked insightful discussions from all sectors of the health community. “To strengthen national capacity for public health and for climate action, we must ensure alignment and synergies between the capability of institutions an...

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Identifying Flesh-Eating Bacteria and Other Environmental Pathogens

Necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating bacteria or flesh-eating disease, is a rare but severe type of infection that progresses rapidly. The bacteria that cause it most commonly enter the body through a break in the skin where they then begin to destroy muscle, fat and skin tissue. - - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes) is believed to be the most common cause. The agency also warns that bacteria that...

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Norman Ceasar's Book on Surviving Cancer, “Cancer Winner,” Will Be Displayed at the 2024 Printers Row Lit Fest

The self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will exhibit Norman Ceasar's “Cancer Winner” at the 2024 Printers Row Lit Fest (PRLF). The book fair will take place at Printers Row Park, 620 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, USA, on September 7-8, 2024. - - The Printers Row Lit Fest is the largest free outdoor literary event in the Midwest. This two-day open-air festival draws over 100,000 attendees from across the country and the world, as well as 100-plus booksellers di...

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Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur Organizes 2nd Terry Fox Run to Raise Funds for Cancer Research in Malaysia on Sunday, August 11, 2024

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur will be hosting its 2nd official Terry Fox Fun Run in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at 7:00 am. The Hotel invites runners, joggers and walkers of all ages to join the run in support of Cancer Research Malaysia. Everyone is welcome to take part and can complete the 5-kilometre run following DBKL's Sunday car-free route at their own pace. Participants and onlookers alike can buy a Terry Fox Run t-shirt via the Hotel website : 100 percent of the...

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Future Family Tops $ 100M of Fertility Asset Sales with New Transaction with Clear Haven Capital Management as Demand Surges for Fertility Services

Future Family, the female-founded fintech company making world-class fertility care accessible to couples and individuals nationwide, today announced an asset sale of $ 68 million of fertility loans to Clear Haven Capital Management. The asset sale comes at a time when demand for fertility and IVF services nationwide continues to expand. The market is demonstrating strong year-over-year growth, delivered over 400,000 cycles of treatment in 20231, and new clinics are being built across the n...

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Lung cancer screening prolongs lives in real-world study

Among US veterans diagnosed with lung cancer through the Veterans Health Administration healthcare system, those who underwent screening before diagnosis were more likely to be diagnosed with earlier stage disease and had a higher cure rate than those who had not been screened. The findings come from an observational study published by� Wiley �online in� CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, and most...

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IFC and Lenmed Hospital Group Partner to Expand Quality Healthcare Services in Africa

IFC and Lenmed Hospital Group (Lenmed) announced a partnership to increase access to quality healthcare, especially in underserved communities, in South Africa, Botswana, Ghana, and Mozambique. Under the partnership, IFC will provide a local currency, R200 million senior loan to Lenmed to help the company expand its healthcare services over the next four years through the acquisition of new facilities, the purchase of medical equipment, and by hiring and training additional medical staff....

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Justice Department and FDA Announce Federal Multi-Agency Task Force to Curb the Distribution and Sale of Illegal E-Cigarettes

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)�announced the creation of a federal multi-agency task force to combat the illegal distribution and sale of e-cigarettes. Along with the FDA and the Justice Department, the task force will bring together multiple law enforcement partners, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF); the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS); the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS); and the Federal Tra...

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Microsoft to help rural hospitals defend against rising cybersecurity attacks

� Microsoft Corp. announced a new cybersecurity program to support hospitals serving more than 60 million people living in rural America. In 2023, the health care sector reported more ransomware attacks than any other critical infrastructure sector, and attacks involving ransomware against the healthcare sector were up nearly 130%. Cybersecurity attacks disrupt health care operations across the country and pose a direct threat to patient care and essential operations of hospitals. In ru...

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Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown Wins AIA Healthcare Design Award

Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown has won a 2024 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Healthcare Design Award. This national award celebrates the best in healthcare building design, honoring projects that “help solve aesthetic, civic, urban, and social problems while also being functional and sustainable.” Winship at Emory Midtown, the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Care Center in Georgia, set out to fundamentally change the way cancer care is delivere...

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“Love, Lies & Lab Coats Volume 1” by Dee Bostic to be Displayed in the 2024 Seoul International Book Fair Exhibit

Known for being one of the leading book fairs out of many, the SIBF shows not just the locals but everyone around the world that there is more to The Land Of The Morning Calm. South Korea is not just about K-dramas and K-pop music; this country has so much beauty that it manifests in various ways, and this book fair is one of those! - - At the Seoul International Book Fair 2024, attendees should check out the display for the book by Dee Bostic, “Love, Lies & Lab Coats” – Volume 1. Bostic w...

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Summer Allergies and Mitigating Exposure to Indoor Allergens and Respiratory Irritants

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that almost 19% of children, and just over 25% of adults, have a seasonal allergy. These allergies can be a significant problem for some people, including during the hot summer months. - - High levels of airborne mold and pollen during the summer months can be an issue for people working or enjoying the outdoors. These same allergens and asthma triggers can also make their way indoors through open doors and windows, and even on o...

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​Latest Elsevier Gender Equality Study Reveals 20 Years of Progress, but Challenges Remain for Women in Research and Innovation​​

Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics with a long-standing commitment to advancing inclusion in research and health, has released its latest report analyzing gender equality in research. Progress Towards Gender Equality in Research & Innovation – 2024 Review examines inclusion and diversity in career cohorts across intersecting disciplines and geographies, tracking multiple indicators over 20 years. It reveals progress, with women now representing 41% of res...

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Cybersecurity and New Decentralized Approaches in Healthcare Research Published

New research has been published in Blockchain in Health Today Platform Approaches in Healthcare open access peer reviewed journal. Peruse articles and discussions below to keep up to date with real world use and innovation in the field. The deadline to submit research, reviews, editorial, for tth next iissue is JULY 1, 2024. Upload work to the submission portal here. Content below is fully open access. - - - • Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity: A Holistic View on Current Threats, Assessi...

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Doctors Advise Caution as Energy Drinks May Trigger Life-Threatening Cardiac Arrhythmias in Patients with Genetic Heart Diseases

A new studyopens in new tab/window in Heart Rhythm opens in new tab/window, the official journal of the Heart Rhythm Society, the Cardiac Electrophysiology Society, and the Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society, published by Elsevier, examined the potential dangers of consuming energy drinks for patients with genetic heart diseases. A cohort of 144 sudden cardiac arrest survivors was examined at Mayo Clinic, of which seven patients (5%) had consumed one or more energy drinks...

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IHN-CCO Partners with Foodsmart to Address Food Insecurity and Chronic Disease through Foodcare

Foodsmart, the leader in telenutrition and food benefits management, today announced a new partnership with InterCommunity Health Network Coordinated Care Organization, supporting the shared mission to improve health and quality of life of IHN-CCO members through nutritional support and improved access to healthy food at scale. - In Oregon, the escalating demand for food assistance illustrates the challenges of food insecurity, with organizations like the Oregon Food Bank distributing a...

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Ada Health, The Most Accurate AI for Care Navigation, Expands Its Leadership Team for Strategic Growth with Product and Business Development Hires

Ada Health Inc. ('Ada Health'), along with its parent company, Ada Health GmbH, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with Nick Altebrando joining as Chief Product Officer and Yury Rozenman joining as Senior Vice President of Business Development. The additions to its leadership team follow a year of exponential growth. Ending 2023, the company achieved profitability, generating a 260% increase in revenue year over year due to new and expanded partnerships with innovat...

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Ultrasound offers a new way to perform deep brain stimulation

Deep brain stimulation, by implanted electrodes that deliver electrical pulses to the brain, is often used to treat Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders. However, the electrodes used for this treatment can eventually corrode and accumulate scar tissue, requiring them to be removed. MIT researchers have now developed an alternative approach that uses ultrasound instead of electricity to perform deep brain stimulation, delivered by a fiber about the thickness of a human hair...

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Neurosnap Unveils Next-Generation Biology Suite Empowering Scientists Worldwide

Neurosnap, the advanced bioinformatics platform trusted by labs at over 960 institutions across 50 countries, today announces the launch of its groundbreaking 2nd Generation Biology Suite, revolutionizing molecular biology research with more than 45 innovative AI-based tools designed to simplify complex scientific endeavors. Key changes include the addition of over 10 new open-source machine learning algorithms specially designed to accelerate safe and efficient research in molecular biolo...

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Subaru Partners with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for Ninth Year Supporting Patients Facing Cancer

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the ninth consecutive year of partnering with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) during Subaru Loves to Care® month in June. The renewal of this partnership shows the deep commitment of Subaru and its retailers to supporting patients and families affected by blood cancer. - - Subaru is the largest automotive donor to LLS, and by the end of 2024, Subaru of America and its retailers will have supported nearly 350,000 cancer patients around the countr...

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Invasive Mold Infections and Protecting the Immunocompromised in High-Risk Environments

Almost anyone with a weakened or suppressed immune system could be at a heightened risk of developing an invasive mold infection (IMI). Two of the most common IMIs include invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis. - - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that IMIs can occur days to weeks after exposure to fungi that live in the environment. The agency goes so far as to advise physicians to keep invasive mold infections in mind when treating people who are sick...

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TECVAYLI® (teclistamab-cqyv) shows sustained deep and durable responses in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma

Johnson & Johnson�today announced longer-term data from the pivotal Phase 1/2 MajesTEC-1 study of TECVAYLI® �(teclistamab-cqyv) showing deep and durable responses in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) who are triple-class exposed (TCE)a �and who previously received three or more prior lines of therapy, including in patients who switched to less frequent dosing ( Abstract #7540 ).1 �These data were featured at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) A...

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Digital identities: AOK commissions Telekom with implementation

The AOK community has commissioned�T-Systems�to provide and manage secure digital identities (GesundheitsID) for the 27 million AOK policyholders. In future, the GesundheitsID will be the key to all digital services offered by AOK - from the electronic patient file (ePA) to the e-prescription and the services of the online office “Meine AOK”. � The health ID developed by�T-Systems�in collaboration with the ID wallet provider Verimi should be available in spring 2025. The contract between...

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Flash floods in Afghanistan posing urgent and persistent threat to children

Tens of thousands of children in Afghanistan remain affected by ongoing flash floods, especially in the northern provinces of Baghlan and Badakhshan and the western province of Ghor. The most recent floods claimed nearly 350 lives – including at least a dozen children. Over 7,800 homes were damaged or destroyed and over 5,000 families have been displaced. UNICEF immediately trucked in safe water and distributed hygiene kits containing soap, buckets, jerry cans, toothbrushes and more, and...

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Blockchain & AI Pitch Event in Healthcare & Life Sciences Announced

ConV2X 2024 is pleased to announce the 5th Annual ConV2X Ignition Pitch Competition. This exciting opportunity offers early-stage startups and entrepreneurs the ability to compete for prizes and worldwide discovery in the field of healthcare and life sciences. The competition will take place in person during Boston Blockchain Week, Sept 11, 2024 and will be judged by a panel of esteemed experts from investment firms and healthcare SMEs. - - Startups and entrepreneurs, developer

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