Spinal cord injury

Virtual Launch of ‘The Pole of Possibility,’ A World-First Women’s Sit-Ski Antarctic Expedition

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Scheduled to begin early December 2022, the expedition will start in Antarctica at the 79th meridian west at Union Glacier Camp.

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  • Scheduled to begin early December 2022, the expedition will start in Antarctica at the 79th meridian west at Union Glacier Camp.
  • Seventy-nine is the atomic number of gold and one of the key expedition messages is of Inner Gold: the positivity within all us to improve our world.
  • This expedition is also an attempt for a World-First for a female to sit-ski in Antarctica and a Guinness-Record for the furthest distance ever taken by sit-ski or handbike in Antarctica.
  • Follow along for this expedition exploring Inner Gold, Connection and Environment in an inspiring project of sustainable wellness of people & planet.

ONWARD Reports Third Quarter 2022 Highlights and Provides Business Update

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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ONWARD Medical N.V. (Euronext: ONWD), the medical technology company creating innovative therapies to restore movement, independence, and health in people with spinal cord injury (SCI), today discussed highlights from the third quarter of 2022 and provided a business update.

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  • ONWARD Medical N.V. (Euronext: ONWD), the medical technology company creating innovative therapies to restore movement, independence, and health in people with spinal cord injury (SCI), today discussed highlights from the third quarter of 2022 and provided a business update.
  • In September 2022, ONWARD reported positive top-line results from its Up-LIFT pivotal study evaluating transcutaneous stimulation with its external ARC Therapy.
  • In October 2022, ONWARD reported topline results from the LIFT Home study, evaluating the safety and feasibility of ARC-EX Therapy when used at home.
  • In September 2022, ONWARD appointed Vivian Riefberg, a highly accomplished expert in healthcare, government, and strategy, to the Board of Directors.

Global Power Assist Wheelchair Market Report 2022 to 2027: Featuring Alber, Permobil, Todo Works and Batec Mobility Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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The "Global Power Assist Wheelchair Market Report and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Power Assist Wheelchair Market Report and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • According to this report, the global power assist wheelchair market attained a value of USD 1277 million in 2021.
  • Power assist also called a power add-on offers manual wheelchair utilisers with easy-to-use power support.
  • Also, the evolution of technology and rising innovations aimed at advancing the attributes of the wheelchair has enhanced the growth of the power assist wheelchair market.

Centra and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Plan New Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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Centra has announced it is partnering with Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, to joint venture a new rehabilitation facility to serve the needs of the greater Lynchburg community.

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  • Centra has announced it is partnering with Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, to joint venture a new rehabilitation facility to serve the needs of the greater Lynchburg community.
  • "Both Centra and Lifepoint Rehabilitation share a strong commitment to clinical excellence and innovation, said Amy Carrier, Centra President and CEO.
  • This facility will address a significant community need, while expanding the trauma services Centra provides to this region.
  • We are pleased to build a relationship with Centra and increase access to rehabilitation services in the greater Lynchburg region, said Russ Bailey, President, Lifepoint Rehabilitation.

Malaysian Genomics Signs Strategic Collaboration Agreement for Expansion in the UAE

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oct 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Bursa: MGRC, 0155), a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, today announced the signing of a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) outlining partnerships to market and distribute the Group's Dtect(R) range of genetic screening services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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  • United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oct 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Bursa: MGRC, 0155), a leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist, today announced the signing of a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) outlining partnerships to market and distribute the Group's Dtect(R) range of genetic screening services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • IAC will also be the point of contact between Malaysian Genomics and ASC, Balsam and Wellness by Design.
  • Malaysian Genomics' role will be to provide technical and scientific support under the SCA.
  • Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad: 0155 [BURSA: MGRC] [RIC: MGRC:KL] [BBG: MGRC:MK], http://www.mgrc.com.my/
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ONWARD Schedules Webcast to Provide Third Quarter Business Update and Announces Participation at Upcoming Conferences

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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Lara Smith Weber will give a company presentation and be available for questions together with Markus Rieger, Field Clinical Specialist.

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  • Lara Smith Weber will give a company presentation and be available for questions together with Markus Rieger, Field Clinical Specialist.
  • ONWARD is a medical technology company creating innovative therapies to restore movement, independence, and health in people with spinal cord injuries.
  • ONWARDs work builds on more than a decade of basic science and preclinical research conducted at the worlds leading neuroscience laboratories.
  • You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

United Spinal to Host Member Awards Gala Honoring Leaders from the Disability Community

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association will host the #StrongWheeled Together Celebration on November 10 at 6:30 pm EST, a virtual member awards gala to celebrate a new generation of leaders from the disability community that are erasing the stigmatization of wheelchair users, advocating for inclusion, and advancing their abilities to reach new levels of success.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association will host the #StrongWheeled Together Celebration on November 10 at 6:30 pm EST, a virtual member awards gala to celebrate a new generation of leaders from the disability community that are erasing the stigmatization of wheelchair users, advocating for inclusion, and advancing their abilities to reach new levels of success.
  • The event is the culmination of the organization's 2022 #StrongWheeled Together campaign , that highlights the power of community building and the impact of people with disabilities throughout society.
  • Congressman Jim Langevin will provide congratulatory remarks and United Spinal will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to accomplished disability advocate Judy Heumann.
  • Formed in 1946 by paralyzed veterans, United Spinal is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization dedicated to empowering people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, to live successful and fulfilling lives.

Encompass Health announces plans to build a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today announced it plans to build a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today announced it plans to build a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  • "We are excited to expand and grow our rehabilitation services on Florida's gulf coast," said Lori Bedard, president of Encompass Health's Southeast region.
  • Encompass Health currently has 19 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in Florida and has announced plans to open an additional six hospitals in the state over the next several years.
  • Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States.

Interbody Fusion Cage Global Market Report 2022: Worldwide Increases in Spinal Cord Injuries Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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Interbody fusion cage is an artificial medical device, which is utilized in spinal fusion procedures to maintain foraminal height and decompression.

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  • Interbody fusion cage is an artificial medical device, which is utilized in spinal fusion procedures to maintain foraminal height and decompression.
  • The interbody fusion cage is a large, hollow cylinder made up of metals such as titanium, carbon fiber, or allograft femur.
  • However, high cost associated with spinal fusion surgeries and dearth of skilled professionals are anticipated to impede the growth of interbody fusion cage market.
  • By product type, the market is segregated into lumbar cage, cervical cage, thoraco-lumbar cage, and thoracic cage.

New Rehabilitation Hospital to Open in December under New Agreement Announced by Mercy and Lifepoint Rehabilitation

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Mercy and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, today announced a joint venture agreement for the new Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South.

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  • Mercy and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, today announced a joint venture agreement for the new Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South.
  • Lifepoint Rehabilitation will manage the day-to-day operations of the $37 million, two-story, standalone 50-bed acute rehabilitation hospital.
  • The new rehab hospital will replace the existing Mercy Rehabilitation Services South located within Mercy Hospital South.
  • Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South will be the sixth hospital operated jointly by Mercy and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, formerly Kindred Rehabilitation Services.