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Funds to protect deposits in case of bank failure are going up, EBA data shows

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Martedì, Maggio 28, 2024

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published end-2023 data related to two key concepts and indicators in the Deposit Guarantee Schemes Directive (DGSD), namely available financial means (AFMs) and covered deposits. The EBA publishes these data for the deposit guarantee scheme (DGS) in each Member State on a yearly basis to enhance the transparency and public accountability of DGSs across the EEA to the benefit of depositors, markets, policymakers, DGSs and Members States.

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Funds to protect deposits in case of bank failure are going up, EBA data shows
- Deposits protected by EU deposit guarantee schemes (DGS) increased by 1.7% to 8.5 trillion Euros between 2022 and 2023, whereas funds available to protect those deposits in case of bank failures rose by 14.9% to 73 billion Euros.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published end-2023 data related to two key concepts and indicators in the Deposit Guarantee Schemes Directive (DGSD), namely available financial means (AFMs) and covered deposits.
Under the DGSD, covered deposits are guaranteed up to 100,000 Euro or the equivalent in other currencies per depositor at each bank.
In parallel, EEA DGSs are obliged to raise funds from credit institution for the main purpose of reimbursing depositors in case of bank failures.

Powerful AFM Offline Analysis Software Now Available for Oxford Instruments Asylum Research Jupiter XR Large-Sample Atomic Force Microscope

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Martedì, Maggio 14, 2024

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Oxford Instruments Asylum Research today announces the release of AR Maps, a new and powerful data analysis software package for the Jupiter XR atomic force microscope (AFM).

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Oxford Instruments Asylum Research today announces the release of AR Maps, a new and powerful data analysis software package for the Jupiter XR atomic force microscope (AFM).
AR Maps provides roughness information based on ISO standards, generates statistics reports, conducts critical dimension and trench analysis, performs particle analysis, and much more.
The new AR Maps software package will ship with all new Jupiter XR AFM systems and will be available as an upgrade for existing customers.
“Asylum Research is committed to strengthen efficiency on the Jupiter AFM, so in addition to the Advanced Automation software package introduced a few months ago, we are now offering AR Maps to provide robust offline analysis capabilities.

HJF Announces 2024 Heroes of Military Medicine

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024

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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is pleased to announce the 2024 honorees receiving the HJF Heroes of Military Medicine Awards.

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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is pleased to announce the 2024 honorees receiving the HJF Heroes of Military Medicine Awards.
Since 2010, HJF has celebrated the men, women, and organizations that exemplify the mission of advancing military medicine.
The Heroes of Military Medicine Awards dinner will be held on May 9, 2024, at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., bringing together top military leaders, medical researchers, practitioners, and thankful citizens to salute those who, through their selfless dedication to military medicine, have improved the lives and health of our Nation's wounded, ill, and injured.
The 2024 Washington, D.C., Heroes of Military Medicine Award Honorees are:
Hero of Military Medicine Ambassador Honoree: C-STARS Cincinnati
Accepted by Colonel (Doctor) Valerie G. Sams, U.S. Air Force
Hero of Military Medicine U.S. Army Honoree: Lieutenant Colonel Darcie D. Greuel, USAR
Hero of Military Medicine U.S. Navy Honoree: Commander (Doctor) Timothy J. Donahue
Hero of Military Medicine U.S. Air Force Honoree: Lieutenant Colonel (Doctor) Carrie L. Lucas
Hero of Military Medicine Civilian Honoree: Kathy M. Williams

RedHill Announces First Patient Enrolled in U.S. Government-Supported COVID-19 Study

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Mercoledì, Aprile 24, 2024

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RALEIGH, N.C. and TEL-AVIV, Israel, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDHL) ("RedHill" or the "Company"), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in the Austere environments Consortium for Enhanced Sepsis Outcomes' (ACESO) U.S. government-supported PROTECT multinational platform trial for early COVID-19 outpatient treatment. RHB-107 (upamostat) is the first drug being tested in this platform study. Funded through non-dilutive external sources, including the U.S. Department of Defense, the PROTECT study is expected to be conducted in the U.S., Thailand, Ivory Coast, South Africa and Uganda, and is estimated to be completed by the end of 2024.

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RHB-107 (upamostat) is the first drug being tested in this platform study.
Phase 2 study," said Gilead Raday, RedHill's Chief Operating Officer and Head of R&D.
"RHB-107 is a novel, potentially broad-acting, host-directed antiviral that is expected to act independently of viral spike protein mutations.
RHB-107 is the initial drug being evaluated in the early treatment arm of the study.

Government Technology Veterans George Wilson and Tom Weston Partner with Bluestone Investment Partners

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024

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MCLEAN, Va., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluestone Investment Partners ("Bluestone"), a McLean, Virginia-based private equity firm focused on investing in the defense and government technology sector, today announced a partnership with seasoned government technology leaders, George Wilson and Tom Weston. Messrs. Wilson and Weston have extensive strategy, operational, and M&A experience, and proven records of value creation in the defense and government technology sector.

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MCLEAN, Va., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluestone Investment Partners ("Bluestone"), a McLean, Virginia-based private equity firm focused on investing in the defense and government technology sector, today announced a partnership with seasoned government technology leaders, George Wilson and Tom Weston.
Messrs. Wilson and Weston have extensive strategy, operational, and M&A experience, and proven records of value creation in the defense and government technology sector.
John Allen, Bluestone co-founder and Managing Partner, said "We have known George and Tom for more than two decades and have long wanted to partner with them.
"We are excited to partner with the Bluestone team to build a premiere government technology provider," said George Wilson.

SHL Telemedicine’s SmartHeart® Technology Triumphs in US Army Project Convergence – Capstone 4 Experiment

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Lunedì, Aprile 8, 2024

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One key event during the experiment was a comprehensive multi-day army medical experiment held at Fort Irwin’s National Training Center in the Mojave Desert amidst the challenging terrains of California’s Tiefort Mountains.

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One key event during the experiment was a comprehensive multi-day army medical experiment held at Fort Irwin’s National Training Center in the Mojave Desert amidst the challenging terrains of California’s Tiefort Mountains.
PC-C4, a joint, multinational experiment hosted by the U.S. Army across multiple locations in February and March allowed military medicine to explore and integrate the latest technological innovations in a field environment.
SmartHeart’s inclusion in this prestigious experiment underscores the growing recognition of SHL’s portable ECG technology as a game-changer in the fast-paced and demanding field of military healthcare.
It addresses a crucial need in the continuum of military medical care from initial non-battle evaluation to trauma response, to advanced interventions for intensive and continual care.

Deputy Minister of Ukraine, Nataliia Kalmykova, will be speaking at the LA Convention Center this week

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Martedì, Marzo 12, 2024

Deputy Minister of Ukraine, Nataliia Kalmykova, will be amongst keynotes ; Ukrainian neurosurgeons from the frontline will also be speaking about combat casualty care and participate in the convention in person.

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Deputy Minister of Ukraine, Nataliia Kalmykova, will be amongst keynotes ; Ukrainian neurosurgeons from the frontline will also be speaking about combat casualty care and participate in the convention in person.
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, SBMT has been supporting Ukrainian doctors with training and medical equipment.
The SBMT World Congress is renowned for its comprehensive program, offering a diverse range of presentations, hands-on workshops, Bioskills cadaver labs, and an expansive exhibition hall.
Attendees can expect to engage with cutting-edge research, innovative technologies, and expert insights that are shaping the future of neurosciences and neurotechnology.

DELICE NETWORK ADDS THIRD US CITY - SAN ANTONIO, TX - TO ITS PRESTIGIOUS LIST OF 25 INTERNATIONAL CULINARY PARTNERSHIPS

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Lunedì, Gennaio 22, 2024

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San Antonio, TX, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- San Antonio was admitted as a member of the prestigious Délice Network, joining only 25 other cities in the world as part of this international organization.

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San Antonio, TX, Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- San Antonio was admitted as a member of the prestigious Délice Network, joining only 25 other cities in the world as part of this international organization.
San Antonio joins Tucson and Chicago as the only three U.S. cities with membership in the network.
"Being accepted into this international professional network is a tremendous honor for our city,” said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
“Membership in this global network builds upon San Antonio’s UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy designation, and further positions San Antonio as a global culinary capital,” said Colleen Swain, Director of the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office.

Medical Technology Innovator Thornhill Medical’s MOVES® SLC™ is acquired for United States Marine Corp En Route Care Modernization and added to Authorized Medical Allowance List (AMAL) 647

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Mercoledì, Dicembre 6, 2023

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TORONTO, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical technology innovator Thornhill Medical is pleased to announce that the United States Marine Corps (USMC) has acquired its integrated life support technology, MOVES® SLC™.

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TORONTO, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medical technology innovator Thornhill Medical is pleased to announce that the United States Marine Corps (USMC) has acquired its integrated life support technology, MOVES® SLC™.
The acquisition supports USMC En Route Care modernization goals using state-of-the-art, lightweight, critical care equipment to successfully transport patients from Role 2 to Role 3 care.
MOVES® SLC™ has also been formally added to the U.S. Marine Corps’ Authorized Medical Allowance List (AMAL) 647 for En Route Care.
The game-changing MOVES® SLC™ system addresses the need for medical technology that is smaller, lighter, more durable, flexible and easy to maintain, and less reliant on supply chain.

Oxford Instruments Asylum Research releases VERO, an Interferometric AFM

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Lunedì, Novembre 27, 2023

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Oxford Instruments Asylum Research announces today the release of Vero, the first and only AFM with Quadrature Phase Differential Interferometry (QPDI) cantilever sensing technology.

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Oxford Instruments Asylum Research announces today the release of Vero, the first and only AFM with Quadrature Phase Differential Interferometry (QPDI) cantilever sensing technology.
“This exciting new product builds on Asylum Research’s rich tradition of leading innovation within the AFM market.
“The introduction of QPDI cantilever sensing will be a major breakthrough for the AFM research community,” said Dr. Roger Proksch, Chief Technology Officer for Asylum Research.
Join Asylum Research for an e-seminar “Quadrature Phase Differential Interferometry (QPDI) Technology in the Asylum Research Vero AFM” on December 6 at 8am PT.