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Oragenics Partners with Avance Clinical for Phase II Concussion Trial in Australia

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Contract research organization, Brain, Traumatic brain injury, NCE, Common, Food and Drug Administration, Therapeutic Goods Administration, Food, Partnership, Science, TBI, Concussion, Incidence, Patient, CTE, Head Injuries, DSM-IV codes, Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Clinical trial, European Medicines Agency, Traffic, Pharmaceutical industry

This trial aims to evaluate Oragenics' lead drug candidate, ONP-002, for mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), commonly known as concussion.

Key Points: 
  • This trial aims to evaluate Oragenics' lead drug candidate, ONP-002, for mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), commonly known as concussion.
  • An Oragenics Phase I clinical trial, recently completed in Australia under the management of Avance Clinical, demonstrated that ONP-002 is safe and well-tolerated.
  • "Concussion remains a significant unmet medical need," said Dr. Jorgen Mould, Senior Director of Scientific and Regulatory Services at Avance Clinical.
  • Michael Redmond, President of Oragenics, added, "Our collaboration with Avance Clinical during the Phase I trial was instrumental, and we are confident in their ability to execute an effective Phase II trial that will pave the way for future treatment protocols for concussion."

New US product, ORMALVI™ (dichlorphenamide) tablets, launches for Primary Periodic Paralysis (PPP) treatment

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
FDA, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health, Fetus, Cardiomyopathy, Torrent, Acidosis, Respiratory acidosis, Full, Diclofenamide, Risk, Pregnancy, Cognitive disorder, Milk, Aspirin, Metabolic acidosis, Dysgeusia, Hyperkalemia, Aplastic anemia, Partnership, PPP, Agranulocytosis, Anorexia nervosa, Human, Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, SVP, Tablet, Incidence, Patient, Nursing, Lethargy, Serum, Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, Diagnosis, Myopathy, Hypokalemic periodic paralysis, Paralysis, Paresthesia, Cycle, Stevens–Johnson syndrome, Hypokalemia, Quality of life, Argyreia nervosa, Sulfonamide, Coma, Pharmaceutical industry

We want to provide them with the support that they require to effectively manage their PPP.

Key Points: 
  • We want to provide them with the support that they require to effectively manage their PPP.
  • ORMALVI™ is an oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of primary hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, primary hypokalemic periodic paralysis, and related variants.
  • Simply Stated: Research Updates in Periodic Paralysis - Quest | Muscular Dystrophy Association [online] Available at: https://mdaquest.org/simply-stated-research-updates-in-periodic-paralysis Accessed 23 Nov. 2023.
  • The impact of permanent muscle weakness on quality of life in periodic paralysis: a survey of 66 patients.

New Perspective Senior Living Expands SafelyYou, Adopts Breakthrough SafelyYou Clarity™, Reduces Fall-related ER Visits to Incredible 2.8%

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Seniors, Managed Care, Health, Artificial Intelligence, Hospitals, Health Technology, Technology, Consumer, Partnership, Management

They expanded based on the success they saw with the company, combined with the introduction of SafelyYou’s industry-changing innovation, SafelyYou Clarity™.

Key Points: 
  • They expanded based on the success they saw with the company, combined with the introduction of SafelyYou’s industry-changing innovation, SafelyYou Clarity™.
  • Clarity enables operators to align labor to care plans, better meeting residents’ needs and making the most of staffing resources.
  • For senior living communities, this means erring on the side of caution and leveraging emergency services.
  • SafelyYou means unnecessary ER visits are reduced—and communities can reduce fall-related ER send outs—like the astonishing 2.8% of ER visits resulting from falls at New Perspective communities.

For Mother’s Day and Every Day, Enable Me Urges Caregivers to Ask for a Seated Mammogram for Mom If She Is at Risk of Falling or Fainting During the Standing Procedure

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Monday, May 6, 2024
Research, Medical Devices, Women, Seniors, Health Technology, Radiology, General Health, Consumer, Health, Science, Patient safety, Trauma, Anxiety, Human, Risk, Caregiver, Medical imaging

Enable Me , a VELA Medical company, today urged America’s more than 50 million caregivers to remember on Mother’s Day, May 12, and every day to ask for a seated mammogram for their mother if she is at risk of falling or fainting during the traditional standing mammogram.

Key Points: 
  • Enable Me , a VELA Medical company, today urged America’s more than 50 million caregivers to remember on Mother’s Day, May 12, and every day to ask for a seated mammogram for their mother if she is at risk of falling or fainting during the traditional standing mammogram.
  • “We believe all 8,834 accredited mammography facilities in the U.S. are tirelessly dedicated to patient safety,” said Mike Laky , President of Enable Me, a national leader in safe-seated mammography technology.
  • The director of radiology for a midwestern healthcare system cited an incident in which a disabled woman’s adult son became combative as he sensed her discomfort and anxiety when the radiologist began positioning his mother for a standing procedure.
  • “We rolled out the mammography chair, seated her, and he relaxed and smiled,” the radiologist said.

United States Medical Bathtubs Market Insights Report 2024-2029 Featuring Leading Vendors - Arjo, Beka, EGO Zlin, American Standard, and T.R. Equipment - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 6, 2024
Conditional sentence, Hospital, EGO, Internet of things, Health, Medicaid, Traction, Incidence, Patient, Ageing, Contract management, Growth

The "U.S. Medical Bathtubs Market - Focused Insights 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "U.S. Medical Bathtubs Market - Focused Insights 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The U.S. medical bathtubs market report contains exclusive data on 22 vendors.
  • The electric bathtubs segment is growing significantly, with the highest CAGR of 2.59% in the U.S. medical bathtubs market.
  • By product, the walk-in bathtub segment dominated the market, occupying the largest share in 2023 the U.S. medical bathtubs market.

Nobi To Demonstrate AI-Powered Lamp for Fall Detection and Prevention at ITU's AI For Good Global Summit 2024

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Monday, May 6, 2024
ITU, United Nations, NHS, Safety, Hospital, Policy, AI, Health, Partnership, ICB, Artificial intelligence, Sustainable development, Attention, United, DACH, AI for Good, Sustainable Development Goals, Patient, U.N, Caregiver, Good, Ageing, Medical device

HOUSTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobi, a provider of innovative AgeTech solutions, will join global leaders and innovators in artificial intelligence (AI) along with the humanitarian community at ITU's AI for Good Global Summit 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland, May 30-31, to showcase how its Smart Lamp is revolutionizing elder care around the world.

Key Points: 
  • AI for Good is organized by The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with 40 U.N. sister agencies.
  • Nobi's AI-powered lamp will be among an impressive array of more than 80 demonstrations that exemplify the vast potential of AI scheduled to take place during the Summit.
  • Nobi caught the attention of Summit organizers with a runner-up finish in the AI for Good Innovation Factory's start-up competition.
  • 10 (first floor) during the AI for Good Summit or visit nobi.life to schedule a meeting or to get more information.

New Industry Research Findings Highlight the State of Payer Reimbursement in 2024

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Health, Artificial intelligence, Research, Research report, Health insurance

TAMPA, Fla., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Encoda, a leader in healthcare reimbursement technology, has released new research findings that show the intricate balance between financial sustainability and patient care.

Key Points: 
  • The State of Payer Reimbursement in 2024: It's Time to Stop Living in Denials is based on independent, commissioned research conducted by healthcare consultancy Sage Growth Partners in February 2024.
  • Sage surveyed 84 medical practice leaders and administrators, C-suite executives and others familiar with the billing process at both single-specialty and multi-specialty medical practices.
  • Key findings of the research report include:
    Only 25% indicate they are confident their practice is receiving every dollar that is earned from each submitted claim.
  • Encoda will also be hosting a webinar on June 13 to discuss the findings, with more information on their website.

Werner Kicks Off Month of May with 500 Nationwide Safety Training Sessions Planned In Support of OSHA Safety Stand-Down

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Monday, April 29, 2024
Education, Fall protection, ABC, Death, Fatality, Knowledge, JSS, BLS, Occupational safety and health, OSHA, Construction

ITASCA, Ill., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Werner, the world leader in ladders and manufacturer of climbing products and fall protection equipment, with an unwavering commitment to worker safety, will once again partner with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) on the annual National Safety Stand-Down Initiative. Supporting site and safety leaders, these training events help raise awareness about fall hazards to help keep professionals' safe on the work site. These events are critical to safeguard construction and trade professionals and Werner is committed to offering the knowledge, resources and tools to ensure professionals arrive home safely every day.

Key Points: 
  • "We typically start preparing for Safety Stand Down almost a year ahead of time, said Chad Lingerfelt, Werner National Safety and Security Director.
  • With a total of 500 safety events scheduled nationwide, the Werner National Jobsite, Safety and Security  (JSS) team will be traveling the United States to lead training sessions.
  • Training Events: Throughout the month of May, Werner will host on-site training events focused on fall protection, ladder safety and general jobsite safety best practices.
  • End-users who participate in the Werner Safety Stand Down jobsite trainings will receive a certificate of completion for proof of training.

WellSpan Health Breaks Ground on New Shrewsbury Hospital That Will Improve Access to Care Close to Home

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Dignity, Baptist Health System, WellSpan Health, Hospital, Bed, Partnership, Shrewsbury Hospital, South Central Pennsylvania, Friends, Injury, Patient, Dignity Health, MultiCare Health System, Infection, Burns

“As WellSpan reimagines healthcare, making high-quality care more accessible to our friends and neighbors is a key priority,”  said Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO, WellSpan Health.

Key Points: 
  • “As WellSpan reimagines healthcare, making high-quality care more accessible to our friends and neighbors is a key priority,”  said Roxanna Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO, WellSpan Health.
  • “The new WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital promises exceptional clinical care and experience close-to-home for this fast-growing community.”
    Vic Schmerbeck, CEO of Emerus, said, “We are proud to partner with WellSpan, one of the nation’s leading hospital systems.
  • WellSpan and Emerus have enthusiastically embraced their collaboration as a way to provide patients with long-term, high-quality health care services.
  • In addition to inpatient and emergency care, WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital will provide diagnostic capabilities including ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), X-ray and laboratory services.

RESPONSE TO FEDERAL BUDGET 2024

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
Language, Learning, Federation, Woman, FPCC, History, First Nations, Culture, Legislation, State-owned enterprise, Languages of Ethiopia, First, Organization, Growth, Film industry

The federal government has allocated $225 million over five years for Indigenous language programs across the country.

Key Points: 
  • The federal government has allocated $225 million over five years for Indigenous language programs across the country.
  • Based on the budget and funding formula, FPCC estimates receiving about half that amount in 2024-2025.
  • “We are grateful that the funding announced in Tuesday’s federal budget is on-going but are nevertheless deeply concerned for the future of First Nations languages in B.C.
  • “Generations of oppressive and assimilationist federal and provincial policies have aimed to wipe out First Nations languages.