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Southern Company Gas announces election of two new board members

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Lundi, octobre 23, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company Gas today announced its board of directors has elected Bradley J. Henderson, CEO of P33 Chicago and Eric S. Smith, vice chair of BMO Bank to join the board, effective Oct. 15.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company Gas today announced its board of directors has elected Bradley J. Henderson, CEO of P33 Chicago and Eric S. Smith, vice chair of BMO Bank to join the board, effective Oct. 15.
  • "We are excited to have Brad and Eric join our board of directors," said Jim Kerr, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Company Gas.
  • Kerr also thanked Vanessa Allen Sutherland, executive vice president of government affairs, general counsel and corporate secretary at Phillips 66, for her two plus years of service on the Southern Company Gas board.
  • "With the vital role Nicor Gas and Southern Company Gas play in more than 650 communities, their service on our board will be invaluable to the customers and communities in northern Illinois we are privileged to serve."

Couragene Co-founders Developing Gene Editing Technology for Genetic Diseases Awarded Major Federal Grant

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Mardi, octobre 10, 2023
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This monumental grant, totaling roughly $40 million contingent on milestones, marks a momentous step forward in leveraging genome editing to combat neurogenetic diseases.

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  • This monumental grant, totaling roughly $40 million contingent on milestones, marks a momentous step forward in leveraging genome editing to combat neurogenetic diseases.
  • Leveraging the STEP technology, a team led by Professors Jiang and Zhou devised a precise genome editing approach directly addressing the disease-causing genetic defects.
  • Couragene exclusively licensed these innovative technologies and is poised to make a profound and lasting impact on the future treatment of genetic disorders.
  • Couragene is a biotechnology company committed to building first-in-class in vivo genetic therapies using its proprietary delivery platforms.

InnovAge Names Darlene Flaig as New Chief Nursing Officer

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Lundi, octobre 2, 2023
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DENVER, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InnovAge Holding Corp. (“InnovAge”) (Nasdaq: INNV), an industry leader in providing comprehensive healthcare programs to dual-eligible seniors through the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), names Darlene Flaig its Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), effective October 2.

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  • DENVER, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InnovAge Holding Corp. (“InnovAge”) (Nasdaq: INNV), an industry leader in providing comprehensive healthcare programs to dual-eligible seniors through the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), names Darlene Flaig its Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), effective October 2.
  • She will report to InnovAge’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Richard Feifer.
  • “I’m thrilled to be joining the InnovAge team,” says Darlene.
  • She is based in Holland, NY with her husband and enjoys traveling, reading, and sharing experiences with her two grandchildren.

US - Nursing Education Market size to grow by USD 65.65 billion from 2022 to 2027 | Market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like Azusa Pacific University, Columbia University and Emory University, and many more - Technavio

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Vendredi, septembre 29, 2023
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The nursing education market in US is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

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  • The nursing education market in US is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
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    Azusa Pacific University - The university offers a master of science in nursing education program which gives comprehensive preparation for teaching nursing in academic and clinical settings.
  • Columbia University - The college offers an education degree and advanced certificate program in nursing education which provide maximum flexibility while giving advanced training.
  • The smart education market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 17.98% between 2022 and 2027.

Diabetes treatment shows potential as an adjunct therapy for early Parkinson's disease

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Dimanche, août 27, 2023
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lixisenatide may have potential disease-modifying effects when used an adjunction to antiparkinsonian medications, according to a multicenter phase II clinical trial released today at the International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders® in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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  • "The study design is innovative, because it examines drug effects in both ON and OFF phases."
  • Lixisenatide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP1-R) agonist, is commonly used to treat type II diabetes.
  • After one year of daily treatment, the lixisenatide subjects were less disabled, when assessed by the MDS-UPDRS, a standard examination score of PD impairment.
  • Larger international studies will definitively define this drug's place in our treatment portfolio, but disease-modifying therapies are a goal that would open the prospect of treating the underlying disease as well as ameliorating symptoms."

ImmVira Appoints Howard L. Kaufman, M.D. as Consulting Medical Advisor

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Mercredi, août 23, 2023
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ImmVira announced to appoint Dr. Howard L. Kaufman as Consulting Medical Advisor.

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  • SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ImmVira announced to appoint Dr. Howard L. Kaufman as Consulting Medical Advisor.
  • Dr. Kaufman is a leading authority on tumor immunotherapy and oncolytic virus.
  • "We are honored to have Dr. Kaufman as our Consulting Medical Advisor, to jointly explore clinical mechanisms and translational medicine of oncolytic virus, and provide professional advice for our future clinical development.
  • said Dr. Guoying Zhou, Chairman and CEO of ImmVira, "His insights will help us accelerate global clinical progress of oncolytic virus pipelines and meet medical needs of cancer patients as soon as possible."

Two-Time Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Colson Whitehead to Be Honored During Annual Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards Celebration

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Mercredi, août 16, 2023
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Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2023) - Acclaimed author Colson Whitehead will receive the 2023 Carl Sandburg Literary Award from Chicago Public Library (CPL) and the Chicago Public Library Foundation (CPLF) as part of the 2023 Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards. Highlights from the Awards ceremony will be broadcast via a free YouTube video on Thursday, November 1, at 6:00 pm CST. Everyone is welcome to tune in and no ticket is required to view the broadcast.

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  • National Book Award Finalist and Chicago's Literary Rising Star Rebecca Makkai to Receive 21st Century Award; Renowned Sculptor Richard Hunt to Receive Arts Award; Civic Leader and Philanthropist Bob Wislow to Receive Civic Award
    Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2023) - Acclaimed author Colson Whitehead will receive the 2023 Carl Sandburg Literary Award from Chicago Public Library (CPL) and the Chicago Public Library Foundation (CPLF) as part of the 2023 Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards.
  • Highlights from the Awards ceremony will be broadcast via a free YouTube video on Thursday, November 1, at 6:00 pm CST.
  • The 2023 Chicago Public Library Foundation honors Colson Whitehead, Rebecca Makkai, Richard Hunt and Bob Wislow and celebrates the power of public libraries.
  • "What an honor to be an innovation partner to Chicago Public Library, finding bold ways to reach Chicagoans of all ages," said Brenda Langstraat Bui, President & CEO of Chicago Public Library Foundation.

Revolutionizing Learning: AR/VR Technologies Impacting the US Nursing Education Market 2023-2027

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Jeudi, août 17, 2023
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One of the key drivers spurring the growth of the nursing education market is the escalating utilization of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies in nursing education.

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  • One of the key drivers spurring the growth of the nursing education market is the escalating utilization of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies in nursing education.
  • Additionally, the rising popularity of continuing education programs and the adoption of alternative therapies are expected to contribute significantly to the market's growth.
  • An analyst from the research team highlighted, "The increasing use of AR/VR in nursing education is a trend gaining momentum in the market."
  • Furthermore, the report underscores that one of the principal drivers for the nursing education market is the rising demand for competency-based learning.

Strawberry Consumption May Improve Cognitive Function in Older Adults, New Study Says

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Mercredi, juillet 26, 2023
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The study was conducted at San Diego State University and builds on previous research demonstrating the cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive health benefits of strawberries.

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  • The study was conducted at San Diego State University and builds on previous research demonstrating the cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive health benefits of strawberries.
  • Following strawberry consumption, cognitive processing speed increased by 5.2%, systolic blood pressure decreased by 3.6%, and total antioxidant capacity significantly increased by 10.2%.
  • Long-term observational studies, including the Health Professionals Study and the Nurses’ Health Study, found that strawberry consumers had lower rates of cognitive decline.
  • For more information on strawberry research, you can view the California Strawberry Commission’s Health Research Round-Up .

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Ryon Hennessy, MD, FAAOS as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Field of Orthopedic Surgery

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Mardi, juillet 25, 2023
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ELMHURST, Ill., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ryon Hennessy, MD, FAAOS is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Field of Orthopedic Surgery.

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  • ELMHURST, Ill., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Ryon Hennessy, MD, FAAOS is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the Field of Orthopedic Surgery.
  • Dr. Hennessy pursued higher education at Northwestern University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
  • He completed a Medical Doctor degree; orthopedic surgery residency; and spinal surgery fellowship at Rush University (Rush Medical College) in Chicago.
  • A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Hennessy specializes in knee replacements and fractures and serves patients with issues with bones; ligaments; muscles; joints; nerves; and tendons.