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Expert consensus statement defines best practices for integration of lifestyle medicine into primary care settings

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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ST. LOUIS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A multidisciplinary panel assembled by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has published an expert consensus statement that defines the implementation of lifestyle medicine in primary care. The intention of this statement is to support clinicians in helping patients achieve optimal health outcomes in primary care settings.

Key Points: 
  • The published statement is intended to raise awareness of the benefits of lifestyle medicine in primary care and help clinicians implement lifestyle medicine to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • ST. LOUIS, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A multidisciplinary panel assembled by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has published an expert consensus statement that defines the implementation of lifestyle medicine in primary care.
  • The intention of this statement is to support clinicians in helping patients achieve optimal health outcomes in primary care settings.
  • No other expert panel has described the integration of lifestyle medicine into primary care.

Two NYU Langone Health Faculty Elected to National Academy of Medicine

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Céline R. Gounder, MD, ScM , and Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil , two innovators at NYU Langone, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in their field.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Céline R. Gounder, MD, ScM , and Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil , two innovators at NYU Langone, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in their field.
  • In a statement, the academy recognized her "for being one of the world's leading experts in communication about science, medicine, and public health.
  • Dr. Montgomery, is the H. Leon Pachter, MD, Professor of Surgery, chair of the Department of Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and director of the NYU Langone Transplant Institute .
  • The academy addresses critical issues in health, science, medicine, and related policy and inspires positive actions across sectors.

Peter Madrid, Head of Scientific Discovery at Synfini, Joins Other Expert Speakers to Lead a National Academies of Sciences Workshop on AI for Scientific Discovery 

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synfini, Inc. , a pioneer in agile chemistry whose advanced, automated molecular discovery platform is transforming drug discovery, today announced that Peter Madrid, Synfini’s Head of Scientific Discovery, will join other expert speakers to lead a workshop titled “AI for Scientific Discovery” , October 12.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synfini, Inc. , a pioneer in agile chemistry whose advanced, automated molecular discovery platform is transforming drug discovery, today announced that Peter Madrid, Synfini’s Head of Scientific Discovery, will join other expert speakers to lead a workshop titled “AI for Scientific Discovery” , October 12.
  • Hosted by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the workshop will explore the future of AI-driven physical experimentation and discuss the technology and opportunities that are on the horizon.
  • The goal for this meeting is to explore the future of AI in terms of its role as an autonomous researcher performing scientific discovery.
  • This includes where AI stands, where it needs to go, and which disciplines should have increased investment for use by AI scientists.

CentralReach Launches Scientific Advisory Board to Provide Strategic Guidance on the Autism and IDD Care Industry

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CentralReach , the leading provider of autism and IDD Care software, today announced that it has established a Scientific Advisory Board consisting of six leading voices in autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) care.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CentralReach , the leading provider of autism and IDD Care software, today announced that it has established a Scientific Advisory Board consisting of six leading voices in autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) care.
  • Leo Junquera has played an active role in the advancement of Autism and IDD Care through technology largely motivated by his son who is on the autism spectrum.
  • Summer Mingo, BCBA is a leading advocate for responsive, community-informed Autism and IDD Care services, and has been working toward building a neurodiversity paradigm into care and education.
  • To learn more about CentralReach’s Scientific Advisory Board and its members, visit: centralreach.com/about/scientific-advisory-board/ .

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Kyoto Fusioneering Form Strategic Alliance to Advance Critical Path Fusion Energy Technology

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, and Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd. (KF), a leader in fusion power plant technology development, are pleased to announce a Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA).

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  • CHALK RIVER, Ontario, Sept. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, and Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd. (KF), a leader in fusion power plant technology development, are pleased to announce a Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA).
  • With a large majority of the world’s fusion power plant designs using tritium, demand for tritium handling and tritium-compatible technology is rapidly growing.
  • Support Fusion Developers in Design and Development of Pilot Plants: Proving comprehensive design, consulting, engineering, testing and technology to meet the needs of public and private fusion energy development programs globally.
  • Our partnership with CNL merges KF's fusion technology with CNL's tritium management expertise, positioning us to tackle some of commercial fusion power's most critical challenges."

ORISE Announces Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Applications Are Now Open for 2024-25 Cohort

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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If yes, then you are invited to apply to become an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow in Washington, DC, where you can make an impact on STEM education efforts at the national level.

Key Points: 
  • If yes, then you are invited to apply to become an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow in Washington, DC, where you can make an impact on STEM education efforts at the national level.
  • Applications are open now for the 2024-2025 cohort of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship (AEF) Program.
  • The AEF Program provides unique opportunities for accomplished K-12 STEM educators to serve 11 months in a federal agency or U.S. Congressional office.
  • The Einstein Fellowship program is administered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science and coordinated by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).

Renowned Physician-Pharmacist Dr. Anita Gupta joins Erez Capital, Bringing Healthcare Innovation Expertise on Board.

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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Dr. Gupta, a global leader in healthcare innovation, is renowned for her ground-breaking contributions to the medical field and her exceptional expertise in anesthesiology and pain management.

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  • Dr. Gupta, a global leader in healthcare innovation, is renowned for her ground-breaking contributions to the medical field and her exceptional expertise in anesthesiology and pain management.
  • With an illustrious career and a portfolio of remarkable accomplishments, Dr. Anita Gupta has made a significant impact on healthcare innovation and patient advocacy.
  • Throughout her career, Dr. Gupta's dedication to healthcare innovation has led her to spearhead pioneering initiatives in the United States.
  • Dr. Anita Gupta's addition to Erez Capital reinforces the firm's commitment to collaborating with top-tier professionals and industry leaders to foster innovation and make a lasting impact in the healthcare sector.

NATIONAL COALITION LAUNCHES ACTION PLANS TO IMPROVE NURSING HOME QUALITY

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A large group of diverse stakeholders advocating for better nursing home care announced a series of actions to improve nursing homes over the next 12 months.

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  • Comprehensive action plans outline concrete steps for collaboration with government, providers, and advocates to address major nursing home quality issues
    WASHINGTON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A large group of diverse stakeholders advocating for better nursing home care announced a series of actions to improve nursing homes over the next 12 months.
  • The national Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition released nine detailed action plans today to improve quality of life for residents and quality of work for staff in nursing homes.
  • Comprised of more than 120 individuals and organizations focused on nursing home reform, the Coalition launched in September 2022 to act on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report, The National Imperative to Improve Nursing Home Quality .
  • The Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition is funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation, and draws on leadership from LeadingAge, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, other national organizations and advisors.

In the Wake of a New Report on Diagnostic Errors, Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) Invites Collaboration and Policy Action

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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The study estimates that between 600,000 and 1 million patients suffer from permanent disability or die each year due to diagnostic errors.

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  • The study estimates that between 600,000 and 1 million patients suffer from permanent disability or die each year due to diagnostic errors.
  • This new report underscores the salience of the issue and demands further collaborative action to expand investment in the field.
  • "When new data on diagnostic error emerges, industry leaders and policymakers should focus their energy on learning and funding opportunities to improve diagnosis.
  • The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) believes there is hope for alleviating risk and achieving excellence in diagnosis.

LSU Civil Engineering Professor Aims to Create Offshore Energy Infrastructures That Resist Hurricanes, Aging

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Fortunately for the oil and gas industry, LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Chao Sun is researching how to create resilient offshore energy infrastructure under extreme tropical cyclones and aging issues.

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  • Fortunately for the oil and gas industry, LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Chao Sun is researching how to create resilient offshore energy infrastructure under extreme tropical cyclones and aging issues.
  • “Ninety percent of current U.S. offshore energy infrastructure is facing serious aging issues and need timely inspection.
  • Second, he will advance the fundamental understanding of combined wind-surge-wave flow characteristics and predict wind-surge-wave pressures on offshore energy infrastructure and buildings.
  • Lastly, he will study smart-sensing and damage diagnosis of critical civil infrastructure to achieve safe operation and optimized management/maintenance.