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International forum highlights the transformative power of lifestyle medicine to treat chronic disease and redefine health care

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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ST. LOUIS, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than two dozen international experts in lifestyle medicine from 21 countries converged recently in Qatar at a forum to advocate for the growing medical specialty as an effective approach to treating noncommunicable chronic disease and transforming health worldwide.

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  • The Feb. 17 event, "Lifestyle Medicine - Redefining Healthcare to Promote Wellbeing," was organized by The Institute for Population Health (IPH) of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, the Lifestyle Medicine Global Alliance (LMGA), and the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM).
  • The forum was designed for physicians and other health professionals, including nurses, public health professionals, dentists, pharmacists, health care administrators, researchers and educators to develop the knowledge to discuss the growing field of lifestyle medicine and its opportunities, advancement and challenges.
  • Since certification in lifestyle medicine began in 2017, nearly 6,700 physicians and other health professionals have earned certification globally.
  • Ravinder Mamtani, MD, MSc, FACPM, FACOEM, DipABLM, vice dean for Population Health and Lifestyle Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar, and Sivaneswaran Poobalasingam, MD, DipIBLM, president of the Malaysian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, said the forum reinforced their belief that lifestyle medicine is "the way forward" for health care.

TIAA Institute report finds ties between financial stress and mental health

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers can play an integral role in addressing mental health challenges caused by financial stress by implementing thoughtful, holistic, support services for employees. A new report by the TIAA Institute and High Lantern Group examined the correlation between financial stress and mental health, and how these stressors impact employee engagement at work.

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  • A new report by the TIAA Institute and High Lantern Group examined the correlation between financial stress and mental health, and how these stressors impact employee engagement at work.
  • According to TIAA Institute researchers, financial struggles such as worrying about debt, financial instability or the inability to meet basic needs can trigger stress or reduce resilience against mental health challenges.
  • "The pandemic has heightened awareness about the prevalence of mental health challenges, with rates of poor mental health rising.
  • According to the report , 42% of U.S. adults say that money negatively impacts their mental health, and financial stress has resulted in a 34% increase in absenteeism and tardiness.

Addressing the Epidemic: First Clinical Guidelines to Equip Healthcare and Social Service Professionals to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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The guidelines provide recommendations on prevention, screening, assessment and interventions for social isolation and loneliness among seniors.

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  • The guidelines provide recommendations on prevention, screening, assessment and interventions for social isolation and loneliness among seniors.
  • Discover the new guidelines and resources empowering health care and social service professionals , older adults and care partners nationwide.
  • Social isolation and loneliness have emerged as key elements affecting the physical and mental well-being of older adults across Canada.
  • This interdisciplinary group consisted of leading subject matter experts in the study of social isolation and loneliness among older adults from across Canada.

KORE and Medical Guardian Collaborate to Launch First eSIM-Powered Medical Alert Device

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KORE, a global leader in Internet of Things ("IoT") Solutions, and Medical Guardian, a leading provider of personal emergency response systems (PERS), jointly announce their groundbreaking collaboration on the first-ever medical alert device utilizing eSIM technology. This revolutionary technology is designed to overcome cell signal challenges and address healthcare access disparities by enabling electronic switching of service carriers for optimal 24/7 connectivity.

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  • This collaboration aligns with KORE's "IoT for Good" purpose statement and Medical Guardian's commitment to empowering lives.
  • KORE OmniSIM™ technology provides Medical Guardian the flexibility to wirelessly switch to a network carrier that best meets members' needs.
  • The device leverages KORE's reliable connectivity services and KORE OmniSIM technology to optimize opportunities for health, participation and security for aging adults.
  • Geoff Gross, Founder and CEO of Medical Guardian, added, "We're committed to increasing access to safety, engagement, and wellness services.

TYMPAHEALTH CELEBRATES WORLD HEARING DAY WITH A CALL TO ACTION FOR EAR AND HEARING HEALTH: DON'T WAIT, HEAR CLEAR

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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But many factors can also affect ear and hearing health amongst younger demographics, including infections, wax build up, unsafe listening practices, amongst many others.

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  • But many factors can also affect ear and hearing health amongst younger demographics, including infections, wax build up, unsafe listening practices, amongst many others.
  • World Hearing Day (Sunday 3rd March), designated by the World Health Organization, serves as an annual reminder of the importance of hearing health and the need for early identification and intervention for hearing loss.
  • To celebrate World Hearing Day TympaHealth will be promoting their Don't Wait, Hear Clear message across social media and encouraging their ear and hearing health practitioner network to do the same.
  • TympaHealth has established partnerships with providers including Walgreen, Boots Alliance, Sonova Day Lewis Pharmacy, Demant (Hidden Hearing), Bupa and the NHS.

ASHA Joins World Hearing Day Call to Change Mindsets About Hearing Care

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Although untreated hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of depression, dementia, and even earlier death in some adults, Americans routinely ignore hearing difficulties for years or even decades before they seek help, if they ever do. This concerning reality is one that the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) aims to address this March 3rd, which is recognized globally as World Hearing Day—an observance established by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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  • This concerning reality is one that the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) aims to address this March 3rd, which is recognized globally as World Hearing Day —an observance established by the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • Past ASHA polling shows a major disconnect between how people regard their hearing and how they care for it.
  • "World Hearing Day presents an important opportunity to educate the public about ear and hearing care, and to erase common misconceptions about hearing health.
  • This year, the World Hearing Day theme of 'Changing Mindsets' couldn't be more appropriate.

Global Nanomedicine Market Report 2023-2028: United States Emerges as a Key Player

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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DUBLIN, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Nanomedicine Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Nanomedicine Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The nanomedicine market size is still developing, with ongoing research and development aimed at increasing nanomedicine products' efficacy, safety, and scalability.
  • Due to significant investments made by research facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and the government, the United States has a sizable nanomedicine market revenue share.
  • Key Players in the Nanomedicine Market:
    Abbott Laboratories: Nanomaterials, diagnostics, and medical equipment are the primary areas of focus at Abbott Laboratories.

Global Disinfection Robots Market Report 2024: Analysis of Funding and Investments for Developing Disinfection Robots

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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DUBLIN, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Disinfection Robots Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Disinfection Robots Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global disinfection robots market is poised to witness a remarkable compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.02% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2028.
  • This demand is further boosted by significant funding, investments, and an ever-expanding portfolio of disinfection robots with enhanced autonomous capabilities.
  • The study encapsulates a comprehensive examination of market trends, drivers, restraints, and the competitive landscape, providing a nuanced understanding of the disinfection robots market landscape.

International Hearing Society (IHS)

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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FARMINGTON, Mich., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Hearing Society (IHS) will celebrate World Hearing Day (WHD) on Friday, March 1, 2024, to raise awareness of hearing healthcare and address the stigma that is often attached to hearing loss and hearing aids. 430 million1 people globally (five percent of the world's population) and 60.7 million U.S. individuals2 experience some degree of hearing loss. In response to this healthcare challenge, IHS spotlights its members, licensed Hearing Aid Specialists and allied hearing health providers, as an exceptional pathway for individuals to discover their hearing baseline and determine the best way forward for enhanced hearing. IHS' celebration of World Hearing Day is designed to help connect the public to licensed hearing healthcare professionals who can provide hearing solutions.

Key Points: 
  • FARMINGTON, Mich., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Hearing Society (IHS) will celebrate World Hearing Day (WHD) on Friday, March 1, 2024, to raise awareness of hearing healthcare and address the stigma that is often attached to hearing loss and hearing aids.
  • IHS' celebration of World Hearing Day is designed to help connect the public to licensed hearing healthcare professionals who can provide hearing solutions.
  • Join International Hearing Society in celebrating World Hearing Day on March 1.
  • IHS Executive Director Alissa Parady said, "International Hearing Society is honored to partner with the World Hearing Forum (WHF) to celebrate World Hearing Day and work to, "Change Mindsets…let's make ear and hearing care a reality for all," the theme of WHD 2024.

BD Partners with Camtech Health to Increase Access to Cervical Cancer Screening in Singapore

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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SINGAPORE, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced a strategic partnership with Camtech Health, a digital health company focused on at-home health testing, to advance cervical cancer screening by offering the first-ever option for women in Singapore to self-collect a sample in the privacy of their own home.

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  • The program objective is to improve the rate of cervical cancer screening in Singapore, where less than half of eligible women are currently being tested.
  • "Cervical cancer is preventable, precancer is curable, and programs like this help to support the national goal of cervical cancer elimination.
  • In late 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, recognizing the potential to virtually eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat, recognizing the potential to eliminate cervical cancer in our lifetimeiii.
  • At-home collection can help address the urgent public health challenge of reaching women who do not attend routine cervical cancer screening.