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Eisai's Antiepileptic Drug Fycompa Injection Formulation Launched In Japan

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
Seizure, Marketing, NHI, Eisai, Patient, AMPA, National health insurance, Neurology, AED, Epilepsy, Pharmaceutical industry

TOKYO, Apr 17, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that the injection formulation of its in-house discovered antiepileptic drug (AED) Fycompa (perampanel hydrate) for intravenous (IV) infusion has been launched in Japan.

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  • TOKYO, Apr 17, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that the injection formulation of its in-house discovered antiepileptic drug (AED) Fycompa (perampanel hydrate) for intravenous (IV) infusion has been launched in Japan.
  • The injection formulation of Fycompa received manufacturing and marketing approval on January 18, 2024 and was included in the Japan's National Health Insurance (NHI) Drug Price List today.
  • Two oral formulations of Fycompa are available in Japan: a tablet and a fine granule formulation.
  • Since Fycompa is the only AMPA receptor antagonist-based AED, Eisai developed this injection formulation to meet the needs of patients who are unable to use oral administration, and leading to the launch today.

Helping save lives: 2,300 teachers received the Opioid Overdose Response Training to teach high school students how to react when facing a suspected opioid overdose

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Donnerstag, Mai 9, 2024
ACT, Addiction, AED, Secondary school, Public Health Agency, Substance, Life, Ageing, Opioid overdose, Toxicity, Death, Student, Teacher, CPR, Nursing

As a result, 2,300 teachers from 830 high schools in Canada are now equipped to teach their students in how to respond to a suspected opioid overdose.

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  • As a result, 2,300 teachers from 830 high schools in Canada are now equipped to teach their students in how to respond to a suspected opioid overdose.
  • The ACT Foundation received a contribution from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) from January 2021 to March 2024.
  • ACT’s response to this crisis provides high school teachers with the tools to add the Opioid Overdose Response Training to the current CPR training, enhancing students’ lifesaving toolbox.
  • Recognizing a suspected opioid overdose and knowing how to respond can help save lives,” says Dr. Michael Austin, ACT’s National Medical Director.

Memorial Regional Hospital Named Florida's First Resuscitation Center of Excellence

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
EMS, Hospital, AED, Survival, Cardiac arrest, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, Patient, Memorial Hermann Health System, Center of excellence, Health, ECMO, Emergency service, Trauma Center, Emergency medical services, CPR

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Memorial Regional Hospital is the first hospital in the state of Florida to become a Resuscitation Center of Excellence (RCOE), meeting over 30 required evidence-based criteria in cardiac arrest care. Memorial Healthcare System signed the program attestation alongside the Association of EMS Medical Directors and chiefs from surrounding Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Memorial Regional Hospital is the first hospital in the state of Florida to become a Resuscitation Center of Excellence (RCOE), meeting over 30 required evidence-based criteria in cardiac arrest care.
  • "As the region's leading Level 1 Trauma Center, Memorial Regional Hospital, is proud to collaborate on innovative strategies that enhance community health outcomes.
  • "As the region's leading Level 1 Trauma Center, Memorial Regional Hospital, is proud to collaborate on innovative strategies that enhance community health outcomes.
  • Through the RCOE, Memorial Regional Hospital is committed to improving patient care not only in the hospital, but also throughout the community."

Henry Schein Medical Announces Winner of Its 2024 Rising Star Award

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
Other Sports, Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, Other Health, Training, General Health, University, Health, Primary, Secondary, Education, Orientation, Organization, Recognition, Anderson High School, Sports medicine, AED, Mentorship, UPMC, Emergency, Buffalo Beauts, Cardiac arrest, Bellport High School, Henry Schein, Athlete, ATC, Multimedia, Newberry High School, MBA, LAT, Rising Star Award, Student, New Rochelle, New York, Mental, Iona University, Monongahela River, Nursing

Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. medical business of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), announced today that Aline Valiengo, Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Sports Medicine for Coconut Creek High School in Florida, is the winner of the fourth annual Henry Schein Medical Athletics and Schools Rising Star Award .

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  • Henry Schein Medical, the U.S. medical business of Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), announced today that Aline Valiengo, Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Sports Medicine for Coconut Creek High School in Florida, is the winner of the fourth annual Henry Schein Medical Athletics and Schools Rising Star Award .
  • “Winning the 2024 Rising Star Award is more than just recognition, it's a validation of my effort, dedication, and passion I have for this profession,” said Ms. Valiengo.
  • The Rising Star Award program began in 2021 with winner Darlene Eckhardt , Head Athletic Trainer at the Buffalo Beauts, a professional women's ice hockey team, becoming Henry Schein’s first Rising Star.
  • For more information about the Rising Star Award, click here .

Tampa General Hospital, Manatee County and ArcherFRS Introduce First-In-The-Nation Program to Deliver Life-Saving Emergency Response Equipment Via Drone Delivery

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
ECC, Drug, Freefly Systems, Safety, AED, Tampa General Hospital, Survival, Trauma, Death, ASTM, Drive, Life, LTE, TGH, Cardiac arrest, Public, Opioid overdose, Pressure, Arrest, Federal Aviation Administration, County, Tourism

TAMPA, Fla., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of Tampa General Hospital's (TGH) commitment to transforming health care through innovation, the academic health system collaborated with Manatee County and Archer First Response Systems (ArcherFRS) to accelerate response times to health-related emergencies with drone delivery. The 9-1-1 integrated drone delivery system sponsored by Tampa General will provide life-saving equipment to eligible 9-1-1 callers in Manatee County coverage area beginning May 1.

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  • The 9-1-1 integrated drone delivery system sponsored by Tampa General will provide life-saving equipment to eligible 9-1-1 callers in Manatee County coverage area beginning May 1.
  • We're grateful to our partners in Manatee County, and we're excited to see this vision come to life.
  • This program marks the first-in-the-nation use of drone technology to support emergency response efforts with the delivery of a payload carrying an automated external defibrillator (AED), NARCAN Nasal Spray and a tourniquet.
  • "This is an amazing opportunity to be on the cutting edge of technology in emergency response," said Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Chair Mike Rahn.

Avive Solutions Raises $56.5M in Growth Funding To Build Connected AED Network and Transform Cardiac Arrest Emergency Response in Communities Nationwide

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Donnerstag, April 18, 2024
FDA, SCA, School, Partnership, Cardiac arrest, Growth, RapidSOS, Connect, CPR, IDEA, AED, Map, Service, Wi-Fi, SMS, SAN, GPS, Equity, Ecosystem, International, EMS, Federation, Survival, Shock, Medical device, Medicine, Gold, Organization, City, Internet, Cellular, Federal, University, Bluetooth, Patient, Police

, the developer of the world's most advanced connected automated external defibrillator (AED) - the Avive Connect AEDⓇ - today announced the closing of a $56.5 million growth equity financing.

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  • , the developer of the world's most advanced connected automated external defibrillator (AED) - the Avive Connect AEDⓇ - today announced the closing of a $56.5 million growth equity financing.
  • The Company also announced that Rik Vandevenne, Managing Partner at RC Capital, has joined Avive's Board of Directors.
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a massive healthcare challenge in the US, with over 430,000 lives lost each year to this devastating condition.
  • Avive's mission is to improve cardiac arrest survival rates by making AEDs ubiquitous: portable, ready-to-use devices in communities, schools, businesses, and homes.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Modified Automated External Defibrillator (SDK-110)

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
DEPT, Suite, Sale, Multimedia, Safety, AED

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Key Points: 
  • The invention provides an improved design for an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
  • In doing so, it ensures that 911 or first responders are contacted if activated during an emergency.
  • As a result, it enhances safety and convenience, and it eliminates the need to manually call for help.
  • 22-SDK-110, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

Every Dirham Lost to Fraud in UAE Costs Firms AED$4.19 According to LexisNexis True Cost of Fraud Study

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Mittwoch, April 17, 2024
Crime, Identity theft, AED, Risk, AI, Machine learning, Digital, Artificial intelligence, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Pressure, Annual report, Organization

DUBAI, UAE, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Risk Solutions has unveiled the findings of its 2023 LexisNexis® True Cost of Fraud™ Study – Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Risk Solutions has unveiled the findings of its 2023 LexisNexis® True Cost of Fraud™ Study – Europe, Middle East and Africa.
  • Across EMEA, digital channels account for 52% of overall fraud losses, surpassing physical fraud for the first time.
  • Key Findings from the True Cost of Fraud Study – Europe, Middle East and Africa:
    Commercial Impact: Fraud significantly affects how customers perceive and interact with businesses.
  • This information comes from a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of LexisNexis Risk Solutions in August 2023.

MyOutdoorJoy Launches To Provide Accessible Outdoor Recreation Opportunities in Charlotte, NC

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Donnerstag, April 11, 2024
Beauty, Camping, Environment, Woman, Appalachian Trail, Nature, Recreation, AED, Greater, CPR, Travel

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MyOutdoorJoy, a pioneering outdoor company with a hint of adult recess, proudly announces its official launch, offering a gateway for individuals seeking to explore and engage in outdoor recreational activities. Founded on the belief that outdoor adventures should be accessible to all, MyOutdoorJoy aims to provide beginner to moderate level outdoor knowledge, skills, and opportunities to participants.

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  • Founded on the belief that outdoor adventures should be accessible to all, MyOutdoorJoy aims to provide beginner to moderate level outdoor knowledge, skills, and opportunities to participants.
  • Founded on the belief that outdoor adventures should be accessible to all, MyOutdoorJoy aims to provide beginner to moderate level outdoor knowledge, skills, and opportunities to participants.
  • "MyOutdoorJoy is a movement I have created that aims to connect individuals with the great outdoors," said James Smith, CEO of MyOutdoorJoy.
  • "We understand that not everyone has had the chance to fully embrace outdoor recreation, so we're here to change that.

Emergent BioSolutions Continues to Broaden Access, Awareness and Availability of NARCAN® Nasal Spray to Help Save Lives from the Ongoing Opioid Crisis

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Donnerstag, März 28, 2024
FSA, U.S. FDA, Arm, Heroin, Risk, Education, Pharmacy, School, Naloxone, Policy, EBS, Flexible, House, Drug, OTC, CDC, Restaurant, Medicaid, National Safety Council, AED, HSA, FDA, Emergent BioSolutions, NSC, Medicine, Fentanyl, Pharmaceutical industry

Emergent and other stakeholders in the fight must continue raising awareness about the availability of products like NARCAN® Nasal Spray, reducing stigma and further improving access for all Americans.

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  • Emergent and other stakeholders in the fight must continue raising awareness about the availability of products like NARCAN® Nasal Spray, reducing stigma and further improving access for all Americans.
  • Since the OTC launch, NARCAN® Nasal Spray can be purchased at more than 32,000 mass drug, grocery, online retailers and e-commerce sites.
  • Emergent is working with retail partners to make it easy to find and access, however each retailer ultimately determines in-store product placement.
  • “That’s why we remain committed to increasing awareness of NARCAN® Nasal Spray availability.