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FREE INJURY PREVENTION AND FALL-RISK SCREENINGS OFFERED FOR ASHEVILLE ADULTS AT BENCHMARK PHYSICAL THERAPY THROUGH NOVEMBER 30

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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To help you be proactive in taking preventive measures, Benchmark Physical Therapy is offering complimentary fall risk screenings through November 30.

Key Points: 
  • To help you be proactive in taking preventive measures, Benchmark Physical Therapy is offering complimentary fall risk screenings through November 30.
  • The free screenings involve answering a series of health questions followed by balance, stability, strength, and agility tests.
  • "By determining whether an individual is at risk, we can recommend intervention strategies, such as physical therapy," says Blake Hersch, PT, DPT, OCS, Partner, and Clinic Director for Benchmark Physical Therapy in Asheville.
  • Benchmark Physical Therapy is a member of the Upstream Rehabilitation family, the nation's largest dedicated provider of out-patient physical therapy services with more than 1,200 U.S. locations.

CDC Foundation Earns 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for 17th Consecutive Year

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 17th year in a row, the CDC Foundation achieved a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator , earning a perfect score of 100 for its financial efficiency, trustworthiness and transparency, as well as its leadership and adaptability.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 17th year in a row, the CDC Foundation achieved a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator , earning a perfect score of 100 for its financial efficiency, trustworthiness and transparency, as well as its leadership and adaptability.
  • The largest, most comprehensive non-profit assessment organization in the nation, Charity Navigator recently set a record by evaluating more than 200,000 U.S. charities.
  • The CDC Foundation is the independent, nonprofit partner of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • In its work, the CDC Foundation helps CDC save and improve more lives through collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, private entities and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world.

Alquist 3D Appoints Patrick Callahan as New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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GREELEY, Colo., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a planned restructuring, Alquist 3D Founder and current CEO, Zachary Mannheimer, is appointing Patrick Callahan as its new chief executive officer. In addition, Mannheimer is transitioning to chairman of the board. The management restructuring is concurrent with Alquist's relocation from Iowa City, Iowa, to Greeley, Colorado, occasioned by a $4+ million incentive package from the State of Colorado and City of Greeley.

Key Points: 
  • GREELEY, Colo., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a planned restructuring, Alquist 3D Founder and current CEO, Zachary Mannheimer, is appointing Patrick Callahan as its new chief executive officer.
  • "Patrick is the executive leader we need as we scale up our operations to meet the housing demand.
  • -Zachary Mannheimer, Founder & Board Chairman
    "Patrick is the executive leader we need as we scale up our operations to meet the housing demand," said Mannheimer.
  • For two years prior, Callahan helped lead the company as CSI's chief strategic officer, responsible for CSI's international growth, business development, and research and development operations.

Mint & Needle Launches Nonprofit Initiative Providing Free Medical Aesthetic Services for Abuse Survivors

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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The organization, in partnership with international pharmaceutical companies, will provide regenerative medical aesthetic services free of charge to survivors of physical abuse and violence in interpersonal relationships.

Key Points: 
  • The organization, in partnership with international pharmaceutical companies, will provide regenerative medical aesthetic services free of charge to survivors of physical abuse and violence in interpersonal relationships.
  • “Empowerment Beyond Scars exists to transform pain into power,” said Brandi Gregge, MSN, FNP-BC, founder of Empowerment Beyond Scars and founder and medical director of Mint & Needle, a medical aesthetics practice based in Middletown, Delaware.
  • Additionally, Empowerment Beyond Scars will partner with local and national healthcare, nonprofit, and government agencies to share information and educational resources about available treatments and services.
  • Founded in 2019, Mint & Needle has long focused on combining medical and aesthetic expertise to help clients feel empowered in their own skin.

Advances in Stroke Disease Market Insights: Expediting Drug Development, Epidemiology Study, Clinical Trial and Pipeline Assessment with DLI's Healthcare Consulting Services | Disease Landscape Insights

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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According to a stroke statistic released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a person dies of stroke in every 3 minutes and 14 seconds worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • According to a stroke statistic released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a person dies of stroke in every 3 minutes and 14 seconds worldwide.
  • There are two primary types of strokes, i.e., ischemic and haemorrhagic stroke.
  • Ishemic stroke which occurs when a blood clot or plaque buildup narrows or blocks an artery supplying blood to the brain.
  • DLI's healthcare consulting services have been instrumental in advancing the understanding of stroke disease, expediting drug development, conducting epidemiological research, assessing clinical trials, and broadening product offerings.

Advances in Stroke Disease Market Insights: Expediting Drug Development, Epidemiology Study, Clinical Trial and Pipeline Assessment with DLI's Healthcare Consulting Services | Disease Landscape Insights

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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According to a stroke statistic released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a person dies of stroke in every 3 minutes and 14 seconds worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • According to a stroke statistic released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a person dies of stroke in every 3 minutes and 14 seconds worldwide.
  • There are two primary types of strokes, i.e., ischemic and haemorrhagic stroke.
  • Ishemic stroke which occurs when a blood clot or plaque buildup narrows or blocks an artery supplying blood to the brain.
  • DLI's healthcare consulting services have been instrumental in advancing the understanding of stroke disease, expediting drug development, conducting epidemiological research, assessing clinical trials, and broadening product offerings.

WRAIR, VA and MitoSense Announce Collaborative Research Agreement to Develop Novel Prehospital Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Traumatic brain injury poses a major medical challenge for both military and civilian populations.

Key Points: 
  • Traumatic brain injury poses a major medical challenge for both military and civilian populations.
  • "This collaboration aligns with our mission to develop mitochondrial therapeutics for injuries and diseases that desperately need new treatment options."
  • "VA research focuses on the needs of Veterans, which includes traumatic brain injury," said Dr. Mark S. Kindy, VA Principal Investigator.
  • "This CRADA provides an exciting opportunity to evaluate a novel prehospital treatment that could protect brain function after injury."

Briefing: Improving Children's Health--The Need for Better Pediatric Laboratory Testing

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Join the Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) and leading experts in laboratory medicine and pediatric health for a discussion about what needs to be done to improve pediatric reference intervals and why this is critical to ensuring that children get effective care.

Key Points: 
  • When making diagnoses, healthcare professionals interpret laboratory test results within the context of reference intervals—i.e., the range of expected values for healthy children.
  • If a test result falls outside of this expected range, that's usually what prompts a clinician to initiate a medical intervention for a health condition.
  • Unfortunately, the pediatric reference intervals in use today are highly inconsistent for a broad range of common clinical laboratory tests, a problem that puts children at risk for inappropriate or even harmful medical care.
  • Recognizing that there is a need for better pediatric reference ranges, Congress directed CDC to develop a plan to fix this problem.

Concentric by Ginkgo to Support CDC-Funded Consortium to Develop New AI-Based Technologies for Epidemic Forecasting

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, today announced that its biosecurity and public health unit, Concentric by Ginkgo, will partner with Northeastern University, which has received a grant from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention over the next five years to head an innovation center led by a consortium of organizations designed to help the United States to detect and prepare for the next outbreak of infectious disease.

Key Points: 
  • With the CDC's support, Northeastern will lead a nationwide consortium to develop systems to prepare local communities and hospitals across various geographic regions—including rural areas—for outbreaks, according to the university's announcement .
  • Concentric will contribute its unique blend of computational epidemiology, risk modeling, and social science expertise, supported by an extensive laboratory network.
  • Concentric will also support development of new AI-based early warning systems capable of synthesizing multiple indicators to anticipate sharp changes of disease activity.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with CDC, Northeastern University, and the EPISTORM consortium to develop new technologies for early warning and epidemic forecasting," said Nita Madhav, Head of Epidemiology and Global Risk Analytics at Concentric by Ginkgo.

COMPLIMENTARY INJURY AND FALL-RISK ASSESSMENTS OFFERED BY KNOXVILLE PHYSICAL THERAPY FIRMS THROUGH OCTOBER 31

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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To help you be proactive in taking preventive measures, BenchMark Physical Therapy, Results Physiotherapy, and Drayer Physical Therapy are offering complimentary fall risk screenings for adults.

Key Points: 
  • To help you be proactive in taking preventive measures, BenchMark Physical Therapy, Results Physiotherapy, and Drayer Physical Therapy are offering complimentary fall risk screenings for adults.
  • "We are excited to offer complimentary fall prevention screenings for adults," says Caleb Satterfield, Clinical Coordinator for BenchMark Physical Therapy.
  • By determining whether an individual is at risk, we can recommend intervention strategies, such as physical therapy."
  • BenchMark Physical Therapy, Results Physiotherapy, and Drayer Physical Therapy are members of the Upstream Rehabilitation family, the nation's largest dedicated provider of physical therapy services with more than 1,200 U.S. locations.