Cerebral palsy

The Alliance for Expanding America’s Workforce Announces New Executive Board

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Today, the Alliance for Expanding America’s Workforce (AEAW), a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing federal procurement processes to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities, announced its inaugural executive board for the 2024-2026 term.

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  • Today, the Alliance for Expanding America’s Workforce (AEAW), a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing federal procurement processes to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities, announced its inaugural executive board for the 2024-2026 term.
  • The board will lend its expansive leadership experience across federal procurement and disability education to guide and advance the Alliance's efforts.
  • “We are so excited to have the leadership of our new executive board join the Alliance,” said Dwight Davis, outgoing president of AEAW.
  • She brings a deep understanding of the federal and military workforce and its needs to the Alliance.

Feeding Matters Approved for a $240,000 Engagement Award to Launch the Family-Centered Pediatric Feeding Disorder Research Consortium

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Monday, February 26, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A team at Feeding Matters in partnership with University of North Carolina Wilmington has been approved for a $241,000 funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards (Engagement Awards) program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The funds will support the launch of the Family Centered Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) Research Consortium.    

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  • The new Family-Centered PFD Research Consortium emphasizes collaboration and respect, amplifying the voices of those we serve," said Jaclyn Pederson, CEO.
  • Jaclyn Pederson, MHI, CEO of Feeding Matters will co-lead the engagement project with Hayley Estrem, PhD, RN, Associate Professor at UNCW .
  • PFD is impaired oral intake that is not age-appropriate and is associated with medical, nutritional, feeding skill, and/or psychosocial dysfunction.
  • To achieve this, Feeding Matters will launch the Family-Centered PFD Research Consortium to be co-created and led by patients and families themselves.

The Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) and Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's team up to launch new clinic for families living with Angelman syndrome

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

AURORA, Ill., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is proud to announce a new collaboration with Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's to launch a new clinic for patients with Angelman syndrome, a rare neuro-genetic disorder.

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  • The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is proud to announce a new collaboration with Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's to launch a new clinic for patients with Angelman syndrome, a rare neuro-genetic disorder.
  • AURORA, Ill., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is proud to announce a new collaboration with Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's to launch a new clinic for patients with Angelman syndrome, a rare neuro-genetic disorder.
  • The clinic is led by Cesar Ochoa-Lubinoff, MD, MPH , director of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's, who previously co-directed the Angelman syndrome clinic at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
  • "In my experience, families facing Angelman syndrome are resilient, but they need a supportive medical team in place," Ochoa-Lubinoff said.

MGC Pharma Rebrands as Argent BioPharma in Strategic Transformation

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

LONDON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (LSE: MXC), (OTC: MGCLF), (ASX: MXC)  Rebrands as Argent BioPharma in Strategic TransformationMarking a significant milestone in its evolutionary journey, MGC Pharma has officially announced its rebranding to Argent BioPharma, pending approval from its shareholders. This rebranding is the culmination of an extensive restructuring, incorporating significant American capital and operational revisions. Poised for growth, Argent BioPharma is now set to emerge as a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry, leveraging cutting-edge advancements in Polypharmacology and Nanotechnology. With its presence on both the London Stock Exchange and the Australian Stock Exchange, Argent BioPharma is well-positioned to make substantial contributions to enhancing medical treatment accessibility.

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  • LONDON, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd (LSE: MXC), (OTC: MGCLF), (ASX: MXC)  Rebrands as Argent BioPharma in Strategic Transformation
    Marking a significant milestone in its evolutionary journey, MGC Pharma has officially announced its rebranding to Argent BioPharma, pending approval from its shareholders.
  • Poised for growth, Argent BioPharma is now set to emerge as a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry, leveraging cutting-edge advancements in Polypharmacology and Nanotechnology.
  • With its presence on both the London Stock Exchange and the Australian Stock Exchange, Argent BioPharma is well-positioned to make substantial contributions to enhancing medical treatment accessibility.
  • As Argent BioPharma transitions from MGC Pharma, it stands ready to lead a new era in biopharmaceuticals, promising accessible and impactful healthcare solutions on a global scale.

Finolex Pipes & Fittings and Mukul Madhav Foundation Partner for Inclusion: Title Sponsors for India vs. England Physical Disability T20i Trophy 2024

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Finolex Industries Limited , a leading player in the Indian PVC pipes and fittings industry, and its CSR partner, the Mukul Madhav Foundation , proudly announce Title Sponsorship for the upcoming physical disability Cricket T20i Trophy 2024.

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  • Finolex Industries Limited , a leading player in the Indian PVC pipes and fittings industry, and its CSR partner, the Mukul Madhav Foundation , proudly announce Title Sponsorship for the upcoming physical disability Cricket T20i Trophy 2024.
  • England's Physically Disabled Cricket Association (EPDCA) will embark on its first-ever India tour from 28 January 2024 to 6 February 2024, marking a historic moment in the sport’s history.
  • By leveraging the power of sports, the two organisations aim to eradicate stigmas surrounding disability and foster an atmosphere of equitable society.
  • Mukul Madhav Foundation is at the forefront of disability rehabilitation and empowerment, with a rich history of positively impacting the lives of over 9,000 individuals with disabilities.

Global Cord Blood & Tissue Banking Industry Report 2024 - The Vast Majority of the Global Cord Blood Market is Now Controlled by the World's 10 Largest Cord Blood Banking Operators - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 22, 2024

There are over 800,000 cord blood units stored in public cord blood banks and more than 6.75 million cord blood and tissue units stored within private banks worldwide.

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  • There are over 800,000 cord blood units stored in public cord blood banks and more than 6.75 million cord blood and tissue units stored within private banks worldwide.
  • Today, nearly all U.S. cord blood banks and approximately one-third of global cord blood banks offer cord tissue storage.
  • The vast majority of the global cord blood market is now controlled by the world's 10 largest cord blood banking operators.
  • It reveals the identities of companies offering cord blood storage, cord blood processing technologies, cord blood expansion technologies, and cord blood therapeutics on a global basis.

NEW LUCKY F*CK AD PROVES EVERYONE NEEDS A GOOD F*CK

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Admit it, life is f*cking hard, and everyone needs a good f*ck to get through the day.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Admit it, life is f*cking hard, and everyone needs a good f*ck to get through the day.
  • Lucky F*ck better-for-you energy drink debuted its new video ad campaign today that doesn't mince words when it comes to what we crave as primal beings.
  • On the heels of its $4 million investment announcement with Imaginary Ventures, Lucky F*ck once again demonstrates its aggressive ascension in the beverage category.
  • The name Lucky F*ck comes from a bracelet gifted to Richard by his son for Christmas to celebrate the life he's lived.

Anavex Life Sciences Announces Grant of U.S. Patent Covering Blarcamesine (ANAVEX®2-73) for Treatment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Monday, January 8, 2024

11,839,600 entitled “NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER THERAPY” from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its patent application number 17/890,083.

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  • 11,839,600 entitled “NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER THERAPY” from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its patent application number 17/890,083.
  • Anavex’s newest patent expands coverage of ANAVEX®2-73 (blarcamesine) therapy to ameliorate various conditions associated with loss-of-function mutations of the gene encoding methyl-CpG binding protein (MeCP2).
  • This newest patent is expected to remain in force at least until January 2037, not including any patent term extension.
  • The grant of this new patent to Anavex further demonstrates our strong overall commitment to protecting the innovation and commercial opportunity of our product portfolio.”

"Gifts of the Season" Totaling $60,000 Presented to Nonprofits in Ohio

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The FirstEnergy Foundation has granted surprise "Gifts of the Season" totaling $60,000 to six nonprofits that are working to make lives better in Ohio communities served by FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiaries Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The FirstEnergy Foundation has granted surprise "Gifts of the Season" totaling $60,000 to six nonprofits that are working to make lives better in Ohio communities served by FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiaries Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison.
  • The recipients of this year's gifts are organizations that provide support services to underserved and vulnerable individuals of all ages across northwest and northeast Ohio.
  • They include:
    Valor Home, Lorain County ($10,000) – Located within Ohio Edison's service area, this organization provides transitional housing for homeless male veterans in and around the City of Lorain.
  • OutSupport, Medina County ($10,000) – Located within Ohio Edison's service area, this center provides support and informational sessions to the LGBTQIA+ community and their families in northeast Ohio.

SpineX Announces Successful in-Human Results to Treat Adults with Cerebral Palsy

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

SpineX Inc. today announced groundbreaking results in its first in-human study treating an adult with Cerebral Palsy (CP).

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  • SpineX Inc. today announced groundbreaking results in its first in-human study treating an adult with Cerebral Palsy (CP).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240103634112/en/
    CP patient walking down stairs before vs after SCiP therapy.
  • Note the minimal hand support needed and the more confident steps taken by her after eight weeks of SCiP therapy.
  • “I am excited by the potential impact that SCiP could have on the CP population for both adults and children.”