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AdvaMed Supports Bipartisan House Bill to Expand Diabetes Prevention Services for Medicare Beneficiaries

AdvaMed released a statement in support of the bipartisan PREVENT DIABETES Act, which was marked up today in theï¿½House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee. The legislation, introduced by Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Jason Crow (D-CO). It was also introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Scott (R-SC). Theï¿½ Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement...

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WHO prequalifies new dengue vaccine

A new vaccine for dengue received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO) on 10 May 2024. TAK-003 is the second dengue vaccine to be prequalified by WHO. Developed by Takeda, it is a live-attenuated vaccine containing weakened versions of the four serotypes of the virus that cause dengue.ï¿½ WHO recommends the use of TAK-003 in children aged 6–16 years in settings with high dengue burden and transmission intensity. The vaccine should be administered in a 2-dose schedule wi...

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LG Unveils 'Primefocus Health,' New Venture Developing Home Healthcare Treatment

LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled “Primefocus Health,” a new venture that aims to leverage innovative technologies and new healthcare therapies to enable providers to deliver a personalized, complete care experience and empower individuals to take control of their health at home. Primefocus Health is the first new venture launched by LG NOVA, LG Electronics North America Innovation Center. - ï¿½ - This new provider-focused, patient-centric healthcare platform intends to give patients access...

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DOAJ Indexes Blockchain Platform Approaches In Healthcare Journal

Partners in Digital Health is pleased to announce the landmark first-in-class Blockchain in Healthcare Today Platform Approaches open access peer reviewed journal has been indexed in DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals). - - BHTY staff and editors are pleased and honored to receive this industry acknowledgment. Journal authors will realize additional benefits such as: - - - • Broader international coverage - • Increased reputation and prominence - • Meeting industry standards and best pr...

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Birdeye Unveils Integration with Apple Business Connect API

Birdeye, the leading reputation, social media and customer experience platform for local businesses, is proud to announce an integration with Apple Business Connect API. - - Apple Business Connect is a free tool that allows local businesses of all sizes to claim their locations with Apple and customize the way their business information appears to Apple users across Maps, Messages, Wallet, Siri and other apps. - - Through the integration, Birdeye's community of over 150,000 local businesses...

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Identifying Fusarium in the Built Environment to Protect Patients and Building Occupants

Fusarium is the name of a large genus of fungi that can be found widely distributed in the natural environment. While most species of it are harmless, others can cause costly plant damage or spoil cereal crops through the production of mycotoxins, including fumonisins and trichothecenes. Exposure to Fusarium can even cause potential health issues for humans. - - In homes and buildings that have suffered water damage or elevated humidity levels, Fusarium is sometimes found in surface...

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Move For Your Mind

Throughout the week, Chelsea Foundation will be providing a number of resources for all of its participants, raising awareness of the importance of mental health. For primary school students, Chelsea Foundation has worked with Mental Health Foundation to provide a football-based resource for students across the UK to use. That resource has been adapted for secondary school students and particularly Chelsea Foundation's Chelsea Champions programme, which sees secondary schools work ex...

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Using MRI, engineers have found a way to detect light deep in the brain

Scientists often label cells with proteins that glow, allowing them to track the growth of a tumor, or measure changes in gene expression that occur as cells differentiate. While this technique works well in cells and some tissues of the body, it has been difficultï¿½to apply this technique to image structures deep within the brain, because the light scatters too much before it can be detected. MIT engineers have now come up with a novel way to detect this type of light, known as biolumine...

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Advocate Shares Experience Raising Awareness and Advancing Research for Congenital Lyme Disease

Bruce Fries of the Patient Centered Care Advocacy Group has been advocating for patients with Lyme disease since 2014. - - In the article, “Raising Awareness and Advancing Research for Congenital Lyme Disease,” he shares the story of how he organized an ad hoc group that became known as Mothers Against Lyme and worked with NIH to advance research on congenital Lyme disease. - - The article provides a behind the scenes view into in organizing a webinar with NIH to promote opportunities for...

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Save the Children and Sesame Workshop Partner to Foster Young Children's Climate Resilience

At the 27th ï¿½Annual Milken Institute Global Conference, Save the Children and Sesame Workshop announced a new partnership to support a generation of children and their caregivers to cope and thrive in the face of the climate crisis. The announcement was made by Sesame Workshop President and Interim CEO Sherrie Westin and Save the Children U.S. President and CEO Janti Soeripto, with a special guest appearance from Grover. This new climate-response initiative aims to ensure continuity of le...

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Samsung Announces Acquisition of Sonio To Strengthen Its Leading Position in Cutting-Edge Medical Devices

Samsung Medison,ï¿½a global medical equipment company and an affiliate of Samsung Electronics,ï¿½announced it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Sonio SAS, a fetal ultrasound AI software company. Established in 2020 to enhance women and children's health globally through medical advancements, Sonio has developed IT solutions and AI assistant features for obstetrics and gynecology ultrasound that assist medical professionals in the evaluation and documentation of ultrasou...

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ATA Action Applauds House Ways and Means Committee for Unanimously Advancing A Two-Year Extension of Many Critical Telehealth Flexibilities

ï¿½ ATA Action, an affiliated trade organization of theï¿½ American Telemedicine Association ï¿½(ATA), applauds the House Ways and Means Committee for their proactive approach in unanimously advancing a two-year telehealth extension. This extension will maintain many of the current Medicare telehealth flexibilities through the end of calendar year 2026, demonstrating the Committee's commitment to telehealth. “While we prefer Medicare telehealth flexibilities be made permanent, we understand the...

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LexisNexis Health Equity and Inclusion Insights Awarded “Best Healthcare Big Data Solution” in 8th Annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards Program

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a leading provider of data and analytics, announced that its LexisNexis® Health Equity and Inclusion Insights has been selected as the winner of the “Best Healthcare Big Data Solution” award in the 8th annual MedTech Breakthrough Awards, an independent market intelligence awards programs that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global digital health and medical technology market. LexisNexis Health Equity and Inclusion Insights...

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Bridging disciplinary and sectoral silos to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response

The far-reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic underscore the critical need for evidence-informed, transparent and inclusive decision-making. Policy-makers have grappled with complex choices amidst uncertainty. They have constantly reassessed response measures while navigating their economic implications and unintended consequences on societal well-being. Effective communication of the basis for these decisions has also posed a challenge, requiring transparency and public trust. With t...

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Medicare trustees warn of payment issue's impact on access to care

Echoing warnings from the American Medical Association (AMA), Medicare trustees warnedï¿½that the physician payment system has failed to keep up with the cost of practicing medicine and that failure could hinder seniors' access to health care. “This report continues the drumbeat of recommendations that all point out that the payment system is failing patients and physicians. When physicians face a set of facts, we respond to improve the situation. It would be political malpractice for Congr...

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Explainable AI Evaluated for Safe & Effective Integration of LLMs in Healthcare

New research has been published in Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) peer reviewed journal. Original research topics include critical discussion points for explainable AI in healthcare, keeping up with generative intelligence, electronic medical records in the EU, telehealth for ICU patients, and remote specialty telehealth consultations. - - The journal bridges research excellence with real world implementation on topics that matter to clinicians. The issue includes three articles fro...

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Integrity Orthopaedics Announces Closure of Series B Financing

Integrity Orthopaedics, Inc., a company pioneering next generation solutions for soft tissue repair, has successfully closed on a Series B financing of $ 20.6 million.ï¿½ The financing was co-led by Piper Sandler Merchant Banking and an undisclosed existing investor.ï¿½ The company intends to use the capital to expand the US commercial launch of its initial product in the rotator cuff repair market.ï¿½ This milestone advances the company's vision of revolutionizing soft tissue repair with its pa...

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“Art Therapy Workbook for Trauma Healing and PTSD Recovery” Will Be Free One More Day Until 05/04/2024

With “Art Therapy Workbook” Rahel Bruegger, licensed art therapist in Switzerland, provides a self-guided exercise workbook for PTSD recovery and trauma healing. - - The easy step-by-step exercises not even help to support immediate stress relief at home, they also provide fundamental help to work through past trauma and PTSD-symptoms all by yourself or together with your therapist. - - This creative and easy workbook is based on the S

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Experience Premier Skincare Solutions at Capri Med Spa in Glendale, California

Capri Med Spa, the premier medical spa in Glendale, CA, the destination for luxury skincare services, is delighted to announce its expanded range of treatments designed to enhance beauty and confidence. - - Located in the heart of Glendale, Capri Med Spa offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clientele. From advanced laser treatments including laser hair removal and IPL treatments targeting acne, age spots, and more, to injectables such as BOT...

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New Study Shows the Dramatic Impact of Extreme Poverty on Mortality in a Racially Diverse Low-Income Population

During the past 40 years, the gap between rich and poor Americans has continued to widen in terms of health and mortality, as well as income. Now, in a first-of-its-kind study(opens in new tab/window) of an extremely low-income and predominantly Black population, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center found that people who earned less than $ 15,000 a year died, on average, more than 10 years earlier than those whose annual income exceeded $ 50,000. Addressing racial and inco...

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Remepy Launches with $ 15 Million in Funding To Bring First Hybrid Drug To Market

Remepy, a pioneer in “hybrid drugs,” today announced that it has successfully closed a $ 10M seed investment round, which together with earlier funding totals $ 15M. The round was led by NFX, joined by Vine Ventures, PsyMed Ventures, Supernode Ventures and Firstime Ventures, joining previous pre-seed lead investor TechAviv as well as Fresh.fund, Samsung Next, StageNext Fund and 97212 Ventures. - - Remepy's new hybrid drugs combine traditional drugs with its “digital molecules.” Digital molec...

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Birdeye Secures Multiple Wins at 22nd Annual American Business Awards

Birdeye, the leading reputation, social media, and customer experience platform for local businesses, clinched numerous awards at the esteemed 22nd Annual American Business Awards. Securing a prestigious Gold Stevieï¿½ award for exceptional company growth, alongside two Silver Stevie awards honoring its annual user conference and superior customer service, Birdeye reaffirms its commitment to excellence in the industry. The American Business Awards, renowned for their rigorous evaluation pr...

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“Art Therapy Workbook for Trauma Healing and PTSD Recovery” Will Be Free to Download Today at 05/01/2024

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“Art Therapy Workbook for Trauma Healing and PTSD Recovery” Will Be Free to Download Tomorrow at 04/30/2024

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International Dairy Science Collaboration Paves the Way for Tomorrow's Resilient Dairy Herds

In a new Journal of Dairy Science® study, researchers have increased the quantity and quality of the available data on genetic traits related to feed efficiency and methane emissions Dairy herds of the future will need to be able to adapt to changing environmental conditions, while also feeding the world efficiently and with the lowest possible emissions footprint. An international initiative, The Resilient Dairy Genome Project(opens in new tab/window), is bringing together a large-sca...

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Study Shows Food Benefits Management Company, Foodsmart, Saves CCHP $ 2.6M Annually on Medicaid and Exchange Members

Foodsmart, the leader in telenutrition and food benefits management, today announced the results of a new study stemming from its partnership of almost 3 years with Chorus Community Health Plans (CCHP), an affiliate of Children's Wisconsin. In an effort to bridge the nutrition access gap in Wisconsin and address health concerns related to food insecurity across the state, Foodsmart and CCHP launched their partnership in July 2021. This is the first-ever documented program amongst an entire...

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New Episode of Medtech POV Podcast: Nanowear CEO Venk Varadan Details Medtech Startup Journey, Regulatory Pathway, and Payment Hurdles Facing Industry

Theï¿½ newest episode ï¿½of Medtech POV with Scott Whitaker, out on all podcast streaming platforms, highlights Venk Varadan's journey as a medtech entrepreneur. Varadan, CEO and co-founder of Nanowear, talked with AdvaMed President and CEO Scott Whitaker about the applications of nanotechnology and AI in health care and the process his startup went through to go from research and development to FDA approval. Listen onï¿½ Apple Podcasts ï¿½andï¿½ Spotify. Varadan co-founded Nanowear in 2014 with h...

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AMA responds to UnitedHealth confirmation of stolen data from Change Healthcare

The American Medical Association (AMA) is deeply concerned about the April 22ï¿½ announcement ï¿½from UnitedHealth Group (UHG) indicating vast amounts of sensitive medical data might have been stolen from Change Healthcare's system and in the hands of malicious ransomware groups. “The AMA appreciates UHG's statement outlining efforts to contain damage and provide support for people who are concerned about their personal data,” said AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, M.D., M.P.H. “The AMA urges...

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Oracle Protects Healthcare Customers Against Cyberattacks

In the nearly two years since the Cerner acquisition, Oracle has invested tens of thousands of engineering hours and millions of dollars toï¿½ enhance its core clinical applications ï¿½and improve cybersecurity for its customers in the healthcare industry. As part of this investment, Oracle has helped more than 1,000 Oracle Health EHR customers dramatically strengthen their defenses against cybercrime by supporting their migration toï¿½ Oracle Cloud Infrastructure ï¿½(OCI). Customers that migrated...

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Johnson & Johnson to Participate in the Bernstein's 40th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (SDC)

Johnson & Johnsonï¿½(NYSE: JNJ) will participate in the Bernstein's 40th ï¿½Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (SDC) on Wednesday, May 29th, at the New York Hilton Midtown, New York, NY. Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will represent the Company in a session scheduled at 1:30 pm (Eastern Time). This live audio webcast will be available to investors and other interested parties by accessing theï¿½Johnson & Johnsonï¿½website atï¿½ www.investor.jnj.com. The audio webcast replay...

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UNICEF calls for urgent action to save Pakistan's children on the frontlines of climate change

“Torrential and unseasonal rains are currently sweeping through Pakistan, once again putting children's lives in danger. “It is a reminder of the devastating tragedyï¿½in 2022,ï¿½ when 500 children ï¿½lost their lives as 10 years' worth of rains were dumped on villages in southern Sindh. I saw firsthand howï¿½children were malnourished and the little they had swept away, including their schools and their hopes and futures. Despite significant aid efforts,ï¿½ 9.6 million children ï¿½were still in need...

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Nubank and Mastercard exclusive study reveals path to advancing beyond access toward financial health

Nubank and Mastercard released findings from a study measuring the financial inclusion impact on individuals, including some who have historically been on the margins of the traditional banking system in Brazil.1 The study provides a view of customers' experiences accessing and using financial solutions and tools, and the impact of those experiences on their ability to advance toward financial security and health. The four-part framework used in the study – access, usage, security, health...

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NIH researchers develop AI tool with potential to more precisely match cancer drugs to patients

What In a proof-of-concept study, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that uses data from individual cells inside tumors to predict whether a person's cancer will respond to a specific drug. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of NIH, published their work on April 18, 2024, in Nature Cancer, and suggest that such single-cell RNA sequencing data could one day be used to help doctors more precisely ma...

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Secondhand Electronic-Cigarette Aerosols and Indoor Air Quality

The National Center for Health Statistics reports that in 2021, 4.5% of adults aged 18 and over were electronic cigarette users. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration recently released data from the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) that showed 2.1 million youth also use e-cigarettes. - - This means tens of millions of e-cigarettes are used daily. These devices work by producing an aerosol when a liquid is heated that usually contains nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals. While e-...

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Alyssa Mortell's “Invisible Warriors” Will Be Exhibited at the 2024 L.A. Times Festival of Books

Self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet will display Alyssa Mortell's Invisible Warriors: Living Strong with a Better Understanding of Chronic Illness at the 2024 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The book festival will take place on April 20-21, 2024, at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles. - - The L.A. Times Festival of Books is an annual public festival celebrating community, literature, culture, and arts. Considered the largest book festival in th...

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