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AtriCure Announces Launch of the cryoSPHERE®+ Probe for Post-Operative Pain Management

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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AtriCure, Inc. ( Nasdaq: ATRC ), a leading innovator in surgical treatments and therapies for atrial fibrillation (Afib), left atrial appendage (LAA) management, and post-operative pain management, today announced that it has launched the cryoSPHERE®+ cryoablation probe, leveraging new insulation technology to reduce freeze times by 25% versus AtriCure’s legacy cryoSHPERE® device.

Key Points: 
  • AtriCure, Inc. ( Nasdaq: ATRC ), a leading innovator in surgical treatments and therapies for atrial fibrillation (Afib), left atrial appendage (LAA) management, and post-operative pain management, today announced that it has launched the cryoSPHERE®+ cryoablation probe, leveraging new insulation technology to reduce freeze times by 25% versus AtriCure’s legacy cryoSHPERE® device.
  • The product is currently in an extended limited launch period in the United States, with full launch expected by the end of the second quarter.
  • “cryoSPHERE+ is a meaningful innovation that I believe will improve patient care, enhance outcomes, and enable physicians to perform procedures with greater ease and confidence,” said Michael Carrel, President and Chief Executive Officer at AtriCure.
  • Because of its long-lasting nature, physicians are adopting Cryo Nerve Block therapy using cryoSPHERE as part of their multi-modal pain management strategy.

First Ascent Biomedical’s New Study Shows Functional Precision Medicine Platform Identifies Effective Treatments for 83 Percent of Children with Difficult-to-Treat Cancers

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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First Ascent Biomedical announced today results from a prospective clinical study conducted in partnership with Florida International University (FIU) using a unique and groundbreaking functional precision medicine (FPM) platform.

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  • First Ascent Biomedical announced today results from a prospective clinical study conducted in partnership with Florida International University (FIU) using a unique and groundbreaking functional precision medicine (FPM) platform.
  • The study identified specific and effective therapeutic options for 83% of study participants with pediatric relapsed or treatment-resistant cancers.
  • “After a decade of research, this study validates using FPM data to inform the next line of therapy for children who have exhausted standard-of-care options.
  • First Ascent Biomedical’s Functional Medicine Platform (FPM) is a first-in-kind AI-driven drug prediction platform that integrates DNA/RNA sequencing, mutation analysis, and drug sensitivity testing of cancer cells.

City of Clemson Partners with Intellicheck to Equip Businesses with ID Scanning App to Address Underage Drinking

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Intellicheck , Inc. (Nasdaq: IDN), and the city of Clemson today announced the launch of a new pilot program aimed at tackling the problem of underage drinking.

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  • Intellicheck , Inc. (Nasdaq: IDN), and the city of Clemson today announced the launch of a new pilot program aimed at tackling the problem of underage drinking.
  • Intellicheck’s ID verification technology has proven to be extremely effective in authenticating IDs in under a second using existing mobile devices or point-of-sale scanners.
  • Participating area businesses will use the same tool currently being used by the city of Clemson Police Department and area businesses by early technology adopters like Tiger Town Tavern.
  • We appreciate the opportunity to extend the partnership we already enjoy with the Clemson Police Department and businesses like Tiger Town Tavern.

Morgan Stanley Strengthens Alliance for Children’s Mental Health with New Funding and Members

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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Morgan Stanley today announced a $20 million commitment over the next five years to its Alliance for Children’s Mental Health (“Alliance”), bringing the initiative’s total funding to $50 million since its launch in 2020.

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  • Morgan Stanley today announced a $20 million commitment over the next five years to its Alliance for Children’s Mental Health (“Alliance”), bringing the initiative’s total funding to $50 million since its launch in 2020.
  • A new Pediatric Mental Health Education Center will equip pediatricians with the knowledge, tools and collaborations critically needed to bring mental health support into their practices and communities.
  • “Morgan Stanley’s focus on children’s health is a core part of the Firm’s commitment to give back to our communities,” said Ted Pick, Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley and Chair of the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health Advisory Board.
  • For more information about the Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health, please visit here .

New Research to Examine the Role of Pet Dogs for the Resilience and Wellbeing of Military Adolescents

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) today announced a new grant for research that investigates the contribution of pet dog ownership to resilience and well-being in adolescent children of military families. This grant was awarded to a team of researchers at Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing's Canines Providing Assistance to Wounded Warriors (C-P.A.W.W.) led by Laurie Martinez, Ph.D., MBA, MSN, RN, AHN-BC and co-led by Cheryl A. Krause-Parello PhD, RN, FAAN.

Key Points: 
  • Exploring how pet dogs can serve as conduits to better mental health outcomes opens new pathways for daily health promotion.
  • "Exploring how pet dogs can serve as conduits to better mental health outcomes opens new pathways for daily health promotion."
  • This longitudinal, observational pilot study will conduct scientifically-validated surveys to investigate the role of pet dogs in the lives of military adolescents between the ages of 12 to 18.
  • Researchers expect to find higher levels of resilience, improved well-being, reduced depression, and lower perceived stress in dog-owning adolescents compared to military adolescents who do not own a pet dog.

Truth Initiative Partners with Pennsylvania's Office of Attorney General to Provide Prescription Drug Safety Course, Powered by EVERFI from Blackbaud

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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WASHINGTON and CHARLESTON, S.C., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Truth Initiative, the organization behind truth®, the nationally recognized, proven-effective youth tobacco and opioid prevention public education campaigns, and EVERFI® from Blackbaud®, the leader in powering social impact through education, are teaming up once again to deliver Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth. The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General is supporting this important resource through its Community Drug Abuse Prevention (CDAP) grant program (made possible by the Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund) to deliver the innovative digital course to students in grades 8-12 across the Commonwealth. The course educates students about the dangers of misusing prescription drugs, including fentanyl, exploring the impact misuse can have on their physical and mental health, relationships, communities — and their futures.

Key Points: 
  • Truth Initiative and EVERFI will work with educators, administrators, and district-level officials to implement the program in line with local context and relevant themes.
  • Originally released in 2017, Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth guides students through real-world scenarios delivered in Truth Initiative's authentic peer-to-peer voice.
  • A recent independent study found that EVERFI's Prescription Drug Safety course has a positive and lasting impact on students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding safe prescription drug use.
  • Prescription Drug Safety: Know the truth is the latest collaboration between Truth Initiative and EVERFI and is available to schools at no cost.

2024 Global Employee Communications Survey shows significant changes in AI attitudes, adoption

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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For starters, employee communications professionals now view Generative AI as a new competency they need to develop.

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  • For starters, employee communications professionals now view Generative AI as a new competency they need to develop.
  • Additionally, a 10% positive swing in 2024 demonstrates a growing belief in AI shaping the future of employee communications.
  • Over the past nine months, there has been a 21% increase in adoption of Generative AI technologies for employee communications, accompanied by a 9% rise in recognizing its perceived value for employee communications.
  •  Seventy-six percent of the employee communications pros taking the survey said their employers were using AI for some business purpose, but that they either were not using AI for communications, or they were unsure as to whether or not they were.

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities awards funds to Georgia communities to help prevent one of the most common forms of cancer

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) announced three new partnerships addressing cervical cancer prevention efforts in Augusta, Macon, Savannah, and the surrounding counties. The multi-faceted collaboration, consisting of community-based nonprofit organizations, community leaders, local corporations and health centers will reach community members with primary prevention information related to human papillomavirus (HPV) and increase the number of individuals referred for HPV prevention.

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  • Healthy Savannah, East Georgia Cancer Coalition, and Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential join CHC to focus on vaccination equity to prevent cervical cancer in Macon, Savannah, Augusta, and the surrounding areas.
  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) announced three new partnerships addressing cervical cancer prevention efforts in Augusta, Macon, Savannah, and the surrounding counties.
  • Interventions, including HPV vaccination, could prevent more than 90% of cancers caused by HPV from ever developing.
  • Cervical cancer—the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide— is primarily caused by HPV.

In Celebration of National Volunteer Month, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and The Wawa Foundation Announce Inaugural Helping Hands Community Care Challenge

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate April as National Volunteer Month, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and The Wawa Foundation, commemorating its 10th anniversary this year, have come together to announce the inaugural Helping Hands Community Care Challenge taking place on Friday, September 13. The day-long event will bring together hundreds of representatives from local companies who will participate in various volunteer programs benefiting patients and families at CHOP.

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  • Additionally, the well-known and beloved Wawa Coffee and Care Cart will be on-site serving attendees, sharing a marquee example of a volunteer activity at CHOP.
  • Funds raised through Helping Hands support Wawa Volunteer Services at CHOP, empowering the expansion and elevation of the volunteer program, engaging more community members and creating a ripple effect of kindness.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with CHOP to present the Helping Hands Community Care Challenge," said Maria Kalogredis, Chair of The Wawa Foundation.
  • To learn more about this inaugural event and how it will impact the community, go to helpinghands.chop.edu .

The Inner Circle acknowledged Juliana Kanji, MD as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Juliana Kanji, MD is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions in Psychiatry.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Juliana Kanji, MD is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions in Psychiatry.
  • Dr. Kanji is a dedicated psychiatrist who provides mental health services to a diverse range of patients, from children to geriatric individuals.
  • Dr. Kanji also plays a crucial role in training future nurse practitioners as a preceptor for Malloy College.
  • Dr. Kanji honors the memory of her father, Samuel Pitamber, MD, her mother, Alice Pitamber, RN, and her sister, Suvana Dass, RN.