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Global Patient Survey Results Reveal Significant Negative Impact on Social, Emotional and Mental Well-Being for People Living with Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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The results reveal a significant negative impact of LGSOC on respondents’ mental and physical health, worry and anxiety about cancer recurrence, side effects from treatment, and disruption to aspects of daily life such as relationships, family, work, and finances.

Key Points: 
  • The results reveal a significant negative impact of LGSOC on respondents’ mental and physical health, worry and anxiety about cancer recurrence, side effects from treatment, and disruption to aspects of daily life such as relationships, family, work, and finances.
  • Other impacts that were noted by survey respondents include, negative effects on their mental health (73%), physical health (80%), overall quality of life (73%), finances (54%) and primary relationships (46%).
  • What is often not understood is that standard-of-care chemotherapies are minimally effective and often accompanied by severe side effects.
  • 68% of respondents reported a negative impact on their jobs or careers, with 52% missing work to manage their cancer and 23% having to cut back on necessities to afford treatment.

UMGC Ventures Appoints David Cumberbatch as New CEO

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UMGC Ventures, a nonprofit supporting organization of University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), today announced the appointment of David Cumberbatch as its new CEO. With two decades of executive leadership experience, Cumberbatch is a trailblazer in emerging edtech, alternative workforce preparation, AI-enabled operating models, next generation learning solutions, and emerging education business models.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UMGC Ventures , a nonprofit supporting organization of University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) , today announced the appointment of David Cumberbatch as its new CEO.
  • With two decades of executive leadership experience, Cumberbatch is a trailblazer in emerging edtech, alternative workforce preparation, AI-enabled operating models, next generation learning solutions, and emerging education business models.
  • Prior to Stride, Cumberbatch launched the Corporate Ventures function at ACT, a leading college and career assessment non-profit, and pioneered Adaptive Learning at Perdoceo (formerly Career Education Corporation), an online post-secondary company.
  • "Coming to UMGC Ventures feels like the perfect culmination of my career," said Cumberbatch.

First-Of-Its-Kind, Multi-National Patient Impact Survey Reveals Unique Challenges and Gaps in Care for Patients with Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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With no medicines specifically approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for LGSOC, along with limited research and published data about the patient experience and its impact, managing this disease is challenging for healthcare professionals and patients.

Key Points: 
  • With no medicines specifically approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for LGSOC, along with limited research and published data about the patient experience and its impact, managing this disease is challenging for healthcare professionals and patients.
  • This survey is an important collective effort to gather valuable insights and opinions to help better serve those living with LGSOC,” said Dr. David Gershenson, expert researcher in rare ovarian cancers and LGSOC Patient Impact Advisory Committee member.
  • These survey results underscore the urgency of educating on this unique form of ovarian cancer and provide important information to guide that effort.”
    Results from the survey revealed the challenges people with LGSOC face in obtaining a timely and accurate diagnosis.
  • Having this measurable, actionable data that sheds new light on the challenges we face because of LGSOC is an important step toward education and awareness that can hopefully improve care.”

Study Finds Significant Reduction in Esophageal Injury Rate When Using ensoETM™ During Cardiac Radiofrequency Ablation Procedures

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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Esophageal injury can occur during ablation procedures for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, and an AEF is the most severe form of injury, resulting in death in most cases.

Key Points: 
  • Esophageal injury can occur during ablation procedures for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, and an AEF is the most severe form of injury, resulting in death in most cases.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230925491005/en/
    A peer-reviewed study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Clinical Electrophysiology (JACC-EP) has found a significant reduction in the rate of atrioesophageal fistulas (AEFs) during cardiac ablation of the left atrium when using Attune Medical’s ensoETM proactive esophageal cooling device compared to luminal esophageal temperature monitoring.
  • The authors concluded that adoption of active esophageal cooling during RF ablation of the left atrium for the treatment of atrial fibrillation was associated with a significant reduction in AEF rate.
  • “This is the first study of the effectiveness of any technique to show a significant benefit in the reduction of AEFs.

Communities In Schools Celebrates 2023 "All In For Students" Honorees

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Communities In Schools® (CIS®), the national organization working inside schools to empower all students to achieve in school and succeed in life, is set to honor the 2023 All In for Students honorees who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to helping students stay in school, graduate and move forward toward a brighter future.

Key Points: 
  • The Communities In Schools All In For Students Awards is an annual national recognition and celebration of the individuals and partners working to make a significant impact in schools and communities across the country.
  • The Communities In Schools All In for Students Awards is an annual national recognition and celebration of the individuals and partners working to make a significant impact in schools and communities across the country.
  • "Communities In Schools remains a trusted leader in student success because of the committed individuals who surround students with a community of support," said Communities In Schools President and CEO, Rey Saldaña.
  • "Communities In Schools continues to thrive in more schools with a record number of high school graduates yearly.

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE SEARCH FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING LEADER

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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SEATTLE, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Housing Alliance is announcing the planned retirement of Executive Director Mary Steele. As an affordable housing and homelessness service organization, Compass has served the Puget Sound region for over 100 years. Mary Steele, who has led Compass since October 2019, will retire upon the appointment of her successor.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Housing Alliance is announcing the planned retirement of Executive Director Mary Steele.
  • As an affordable housing and homelessness service organization, Compass has served the Puget Sound region for over 100 years.
  • The Compass Board of Directors has selected the national search firm Talence Group to lead the effort to find a new leader who will guide the organization into its next century of service.
  • The Board is seeking a leader who is prepared to oversee a plan for significant growth, including the development of multiple new affordable housing communities.

Herman Miller Expands Pioneering Use of Ocean-Bound Plastic by Increasing Availability of Updated Sayl Chair and Stool

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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ZEELAND, Mich., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Herman Miller is increasing the use of ocean-bound plastic within the modern furniture maker's portfolio. Sayl Chair, designed by esteemed Swiss Designer Yves Béhar and released in Europe in 2022, will now be available in North America, Asia, and Latin America.

Key Points: 
  • ZEELAND, Mich., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Herman Miller is increasing the use of ocean-bound plastic within the modern furniture maker's portfolio.
  • Sayl Chair, designed by esteemed Swiss Designer Yves Béhar and released in Europe in 2022, will now be available in North America, Asia, and Latin America.
  • Each chair includes up to 0.9 pounds of mismanaged plastic waste found near waterways.
  • Sayl joins an impressive roster of Herman Miller products now being made with ocean-bound plastic.

Kathleen Siedor named Executive Director of The Frederick Children's Chorus

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick Children's Chorus announced today that Kathleen Siedor has been named the Executive Director, replacing Lee Fuhr, who recently resigned.

Key Points: 
  • FREDERICK, Md., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frederick Children's Chorus announced today that Kathleen Siedor has been named the Executive Director, replacing Lee Fuhr, who recently resigned.
  • In May 2019, Kathleen began her work for the Chorus as the Office Manager and is honored to have been recently recognized with the Touching Lives in Frederick County Award.
  • Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Science, in Business Management (Marketing Minor), from the University of Maryland University College and an Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies from Frederick Community College.
  • - Kathleen Siedor

Research Institute for Fragrance Materials Board elects new president, Anne Marie Api, Ph.D.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) Board of Directors Chair, Robert Weinstein, Ph.D., announced the election of Anne Marie Api, Ph.D., earlier today. Dr. Api joined RIFM in 1984 and has served as Vice President since 2006. She succeeds James R. Romine, Ph.D., who retires on March 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) Board of Directors Chair, Robert Weinstein, Ph.D., announced the election of Anne Marie Api, Ph.D., earlier today.
  • "We have great confidence in Dr. Api to build on this momentum and take the organization to the next level."
  • Dr. Api's scientific collaborations and mentorship play a primary role in RIFM's fragrance safety leadership.
  • "RIFM has never been stronger, and I look forward to continuing to deliver on our critical mission to build universal acceptance and trust in the safe use of fragrance materials through applied science and research."

Research Institute for Fragrance Materials announces the retirement of President James C. Romine, Ph.D.

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) Board of Directors Chair, Robert Weinstein, Ph.D., announced the retirement of James C. Romine, Ph.D., earlier today. Dr. Romine joined RIFM in 2015 as President of the organization; his last official day is March 31, 2023. Anne Marie Api, Ph.D., RIFM's Vice President since 2006, will serve as RIFM's President beginning April 1, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Romine joined RIFM in 2015 as President of the organization; his last official day is March 31, 2023.
  • Anne Marie Api, Ph.D., RIFM's Vice President since 2006, will serve as RIFM's President beginning April 1, 2023.
  • As a result, RIFM scientists began building on their previous safety work to create truly comprehensive, science-based evaluations of fragrance ingredients."
  • Before joining RIFM, Dr. Romine was DuPont's Vice President, Product Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs.