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Simulating old age: a suit to enhance carers' empathy

A pioneering study – based on the use of a suit that limits mobility and reduces the wearer's strength, coordination, dexterity and sensory perception – simulates how ageing affects the daily lives of older people. The initiative, selected in the call for experimental research projects in social sciences by the Social Observatory of the”la Caixa” Foundation, helps enhance the empathy of social and healthcare professionals in residential care homes so that they can provide more humane a...

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As global crises join forces, world must adopt forward-looking approach to protect human and planetary health

As environmental, technological and societal change join forces toï¿½disrupt human and planetary health,ï¿½the world must get better at tracking and responding to a host of emerging challenges, according to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC). Navigating New Horizons – A Global Foresight Report on Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing ï¿½ identifies eight critical global shifts that are accelerating the triple planetary...

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Tietoevry Care wins an openEHR-based platform procurement for a large Swedish University hospital

The implementation marks an important step for care providers within the capital region that want to take ownership of and make available all clinical data. For big and small ideas in healthcare Based on open standards for electronic health records, openEHR, the Lifecare Open Platform complements existing healthcare systems by compiling information from various sources into a seamless user experience. By utilizing the platform, healthcare professionals can easily enter and save data and...

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Social Commentary Author Dee Bostic Set to Exhibit New Novel About Single Parenthood at Printers Row Lit Fest 2024

The Printers Row Lit Fest is one of the largest outdoor book exhibits in America. Much of this size comes from how it wishes to be very inclusive, inviting a wide range of authors from various walks of life. - - And for new novelist Dee Bostic, it's the kind of publishing convention where books like hers are right at home. - - Bostic is the author of several books that blend together intense emotional drama with true-to-life explorations of America's social problems. Many of her stories touc...

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Subaru Loves to Care® Initiative Continues with $ 30,000 Donation to the Cooper Foundation Helping Camden-Based Patients for Third Year in a Row

In a commitment to furthering its partnership with Cooper University Health Care and bolstering essential services for the Camden community, Subaru of America, Inc., has announced its continued support of $ 30,000 for durable medical equipment and transportation services to continue to fuel Cooper's mission. This donation, part of the Subaru Loves to Care® initiative, aims to provide access to vital medical equipment to Camden City residents. - - The funds are designated for durable medi...

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Blending Platforms for Patient and Enterprise Success: ConV2X Sept '24 Event Announced

Partners in Digital Health is proud to announce the exciting collegiate event where international experts take deep dives into the latest innovations and scaled use cases across patient care and enterprise solutions at the 8th Annual ConV2X 2024 - the premier evidence-based event focusing on the convergence of platform, AI, and blockchain technology, presenting groundbreaking research and real world market impact. Expect to learn the latest innovat

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ASICS Commits to Protecting the Mental Wellbeing of Athletes with Action to Tackle Online Harassment

ASICS today reaffirms its commitment to supporting the mental wellbeing of athletes with a new initiative to help protect against online harassment and cyberbullying. With research1 showing an increase in the number of athletes experiencing online harassment, ASICS is offering its sponsored athletes access to cybersecurity services to minimise exposure to abusive content during major events. ASICS is partnering with data science company Signify to help protect its sponsored athletes from...

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Building Success at Failing in Healthcare

The new issue of Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) peer reviewed journal features a deep dive dedicated to the critical topic of “building comfort and success at failing.” Speakers delve into whether healthcare can do the same as aviation and nuclear power industries have to embrace failure and share learnings to fortify standards and best practices. Questions such as whether the industry places too much emphasis on failure avoidance vs. failure recovery, and risk management hallmarks...

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American Association of Respiratory Care and Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Sign Co-publishing Agreement Facilitated by KGL Consulting

The American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), and global media company, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., have entered into a new co-publishing agreement for the Association's flagship journal, Respiratory Care. The partnership was facilitated by leading scholarly publishing advisors, KGL Consulting, part of KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd. - - Respiratory Care is circulated to approximately 41,000 AARC members as well as leading institutions around the globe, and is widely acknowled

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Legionella Concerns at Nursing Home Cause EPA to Issue Emergency Order on Drinking Water Safety

Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 issued an emergency order under the Safe Drinking Water Act to the City of Humboldt, Nebraska, for drinking water at a nursing home and assisted living facility. This was the result of an ongoing Legionella outbreak in the facility's water system that has caused related illnesses and fatalities. - - According to the agency: Legionella bacteria can cause sickness and death through two forms of Legionellosis, Pontiac feve...

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The 'Insights 2024: Attitudes toward AI' Report Reveals Researchers and Clinicians Believe in AI's Potential but Demand Transparency in Order to Trust Tools

Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to transform research and healthcare, yet adoption of AI for work use remains low as does use of even the most popular AI platforms like Bard and ChatGPT, according to a new study by Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and data analytics. The Insights 2024: Attitudes toward AI report, based on a survey of 3,000 researchers and clinicians across 123 countries, reveals that both groups see AI having the greatest potential in accelera...

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MeDevIS platform announced to boost access to medical technologies and devices

World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform calledï¿½ MeDevISï¿½ (Medical Devices Information System), the first global open access clearing house for information on medical devices. It is designed to support governments, regulators and users in their decision-making on selection, procurement and use of medical devices for diagnostics, testing and treatment of diseases and health conditions. The MeDevIS platform includes 2301 types of medical devices used for a broad-ran...

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Discover the Revolutionary Connection Between Dance and Cellular Health in “How Dancing Really Stops The Clock” by Dr. Robert Buckingham

Dr. Robert Buckingham, an acclaimed physician and researcher, reveals groundbreaking findings in his excellent book, “How Dancing Really Stops The Clock.” This fascinating work digs into the theoretical mechanics of capillary and endothelial cell health, providing a new understanding of how the rhythm of “dance steps” within our cells can either preserve vitality or cause sickness. - - “How Dancing Really Stops The Clock” explores the intricate dance that capillary and endothelial...

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Carers say tech is crucial for people with dementia but they don't know where to start

- - • New research shows 66% of people who care for a loved one with dementia believe technology can enhance their quality of life - • But the findings from BT Group reveal 40% aren't sure how to use tech in their caregiving routines and 52% say there isn't enough training available - • Charity AbilityNet is hosting a freeï¿½ webinar ï¿½with the support of BT Group on Wednesday 10 July to show how tech can help people with dementia or cognitive disabilities - • Carer Rachel Haworth says technolog...

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Racial and Ethnic Differences Emerge in Rates of Inpatient Care Following Psychiatric Emergencies Among Minority Youths, According to New Study

A study opens in new tab/window in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry ( JAACAP ) opens in new tab/window, published by Elsevier, reports that Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) youths experience lower rates and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youths experience higher rates of inpatient care after psychiatric emergencies relative to youths from other racial/ethnic groups.ï¿½ï¿½ This study, conducted by research team at Concordia Univer...

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Agilent Names Bret DiMarco Chief Legal Officer

Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A)ï¿½announced Bret DiMarco has been named to lead the company's global legal organization as senior vice president and chief legal officer, as well as serving as secretary. He begun his new role with Agilent effective Monday. “Bret DiMarco is another outstanding addition to the Agilent leadership team,” said Padraig McDonnell, Agilent president and CEO. “Bret's broad range of tactical and strategic experience across a variety of industries will be valuable...

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Lifesaving Star

Extensive blood loss after injuries is life-threatening and must be counteracted as fast as possible. Relatively small volume injections of solutions of a novel star-shaped polymer could compensate for the loss of fluid without disrupting coagulation, reports a research team in the journalï¿½ Angewandte Chemie. This makes it particularly interesting for preclinical treatment of hemorrhagic shock. Traumatic injuries account for a large portion of morbidity and death; in the USA, they are the...

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Published Findings from Pangea Biomed Validate AI Method for Predicting Cancer Treatment Responses from Tumor Images

Pangea Biomed, the company behind the world's most advanced cancer response predictor, ENLIGHT, today announced that new findings establishing the efficacy of its novel ENLIGHT-DP platform have been published in Nature Cancer. The study, conducted in collaboration with researchers from the Australian National University and from the US National Cancer Institute, reveals that combining ENLIGHT with the DeepPT approach for inferring gene expression from H&E slide scans significantly advanc...

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

ï¿½“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),ï¿½announced 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.ï¿½ 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.ï¿½ “We know that even though we have more policies...

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Nestlï¿½ Health Science launches GLP-1 nutrition support platform in the U.S.

Nestlï¿½ Health Science has launchedï¿½ 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. Nestlï¿½ Health Science is supporting those consumers with a new, innovative web platform that provides comprehensive support for people onï¿½GLP-1ï¿½medications. "The number of people onï¿½GLP-1ï¿½weight loss therapies is growing, and Nestlï¿½ 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.ï¿½ï¿½ 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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