Compartment syndrome

ivWatch Joins National Patient Safety Board Advocacy Coalition

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ivWatch, LLC, the IV safety company, today announced that it has joined the National Patient Safety Board (NPSB) Advocacy Coalition. The proposed NPSB would model the efforts of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) in the healthcare space and would complement existing agencies in monitoring and anticipating patient safety events. 

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  • Modeled in part after National Transportation Safety Board,
    NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ivWatch, LLC, the IV safety company, today announced that it has joined the National Patient Safety Board (NPSB) Advocacy Coalition .
  • The proposed NPSB would model the efforts of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Commercial Aviation Safety Team (CAST) in the healthcare space and would complement existing agencies in monitoring and anticipating patient safety events.
  • "The alarming escalation of IV injury in the U.S. is a perfect case study for why a National Patient Safety Board is imperative right now.
  • Ensuring the same level of safety for patients as we are entitled to in non-medical environments is an important and pressing issue, and we are looking forward to working closely with the National Patient Safety Board Advocacy Coalition in their efforts to do so," Warren says.

Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award Presented to Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium for Development of Largest Orthopaedic Trauma Research Endeavor

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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ROSEMONT, Ill., Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award was presented to the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) for its multi-disciplinary research platform addressing the challenging issues related to the evaluation, treatment and recovery after severe extremity trauma.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award was presented to the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) for its multi-disciplinary research platform addressing the challenging issues related to the evaluation, treatment and recovery after severe extremity trauma.
  • This award recognizes research in musculoskeletal disease or injury with great potential to advance patient care.
  • As the largest orthopaedic trauma research enterprise to date, METRC has conducted 34 studies, enrolled over 22,000 patients across 70 sites and published 57 papers, resulting in increased awareness and funding for extremity trauma care.
  • During Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, military orthopaedic surgeons were challenged with a surge of casualties with complex single or multiple extremity injures.

nano3Dprint Announces Collaboration with the Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children and Billi Research Lab

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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BURLINGAME, Calif., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- nano3Dprint, a next-generation additive manufacturing solutions provider, today announced that it has entered into a collaboration with the Billi Research Lab, whose objective is to improve patient quality of life by developing breakthrough technologies and solutions to address unmet clinical needs. The Billi Research Lab is supported by the Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC).

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  • The Billi Research Lab is supported by the Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children (LuskinOIC).
  • The collaboration will enable Dr. Billi and his team to utilize nano3print's 3D printing technologies to build integrated microcontroller systems for sensor-embedded devices that will benefit children served by LuskinOIC.
  • Some of the devices currently under development include scoliosis braces, smart casts and Ponseti braces, which are used to treat clubfoot.
  • Ramsey Stevens, nano3Dprint CEO, said that the collaboration supports the company's goals of advancing medicine through new technologies.

MyCare Medical Continues Major Service Area Expansion - Partners with Jacinto Medical Group to Bring Expanded Health Care to Houston Area

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Friday, December 23, 2022
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TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MyCare Medical announced it had recently acquired Jacinto Medical Group (JMG) located in Baytown and LaPorte, Texas.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MyCare Medical announced it had recently acquired Jacinto Medical Group (JMG) located in Baytown and LaPorte, Texas.
  • "This union will marry strength with strength and will form a best-in-class managed platform," said Gautam Shirhattikar, MyCare CEO.
  • "Together with JMG, MyCare Medical now reaches a greater population of Medicare patients in Southeast Texas.
  • Founded by and led by physicians, MyCare Medical (formerly SunMed & Hernando Pascal Primary Care) is a Primary Care Group that has served the greater Tampa Bay area for more than 15 years.

Insights on the Sleep Aid Global Market to 2028 - by Energy Source, Mode of Water Supply, End-user and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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In reality, lack of sleep can contribute to a variety of issues, lowering the quality of life in adults over the age of 65.

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  • In reality, lack of sleep can contribute to a variety of issues, lowering the quality of life in adults over the age of 65.
  • Among these, sleep apnea is a sleep breathing disorder in which the upper airway collapses during sleep.
  • North America has been predicted to dominate the global sleep aid market.
  • Asia-Pacific is anticipated to exhibit significant growth in the global sleep aid market.

MY01 Welcomes Jay Merkel as Chief Commercial Officer

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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MONTREAL, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MY01 Inc. is pleased to announce that Jay Merkel has joined the organization in the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

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  • MONTREAL, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MY01 Inc. is pleased to announce that Jay Merkel has joined the organization in the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
  • Prior to this role at ACell, Jay had responsibility as the Sr. Director of Marketing focused on downstream marketing activities, communications, market access, and reimbursement.
  • Jay commented, "I am thrilled to join the MY01 team and help change the landscape of how compartment syndrome is diagnosed and treated.
  • About MY01, Inc. MY01 Inc. is on a mission to empower healthcare professionals with the ability to preempt severe medical conditions thereby improving patient outcomes.

Avadel Presents New Real-World Data Describing Demographic Characteristics and Comorbidities of Patients with Narcolepsy at ANA 2022

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: AVDL), a biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming medicines to transform lives, today announced new real-world data identifying demographic characteristics and comorbidities of patients with narcolepsy. These results, along with three encore presentations, were presented at the American Neurological Association (ANA) annual meeting, taking place October 22-25, 2022.

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  • These results, along with three encore presentations, were presented at the American Neurological Association (ANA) annual meeting, taking place October 22-25, 2022.
  • These data mark the first time we are analyzing aggregate information about patients with narcolepsy receiving treatment within the Mayo Clinic system over the last 20 years.
  • The retrospective analysis was conducted in partnership with Mayo Clinic and real-world evidence vendor nFerence using electronic health records to identify people living with narcolepsy between 2000 and 2020 and describe their demographic characteristics and comorbidities.
  • A matched control cohort was used to account for differences in demographics, care utilization and severity of illness.

MY01 Highlighted in Orthopaedic Trauma Association Symposium Focused on Acute Compartment Syndrome

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Saturday, October 15, 2022
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MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MY01, Inc. today announced that its Compartmental Pressure Monitor was highlighted in a symposium at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida.

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  • MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - MY01, Inc. today announced that its Compartmental Pressure Monitor was highlighted in a symposium at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting in Tampa, Florida.
  • A series of cases utilizing the MY01 device for continuous pressure monitoring was presented.
  • "The MY01 device gives constant, numerical data to everyone involved in diagnosing a patient with ACS," said Charles Moon, MD.
  • About MY01, Inc. MY01, Inc. is on a mission to empower healthcare professionals with the objective data to aid in the diagnosis of compartment syndrome, thereby improving patient outcomes.

MAKE MERRY TOGETHER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH NORDSTROM AND NORDSTROM RACK

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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From gifting and holiday dressing to holiday dcor and festive events where customers can make merry together, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are the one-stop holiday destinations to make holiday shopping easy and dare we say fun!

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  • From gifting and holiday dressing to holiday dcor and festive events where customers can make merry together, Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are the one-stop holiday destinations to make holiday shopping easy and dare we say fun!
  • Nordstrom Rack is the gift giving destination for more deals, more savings, and more gifts from top brands all season long.
  • This year we are bringing even more holiday cheer to Nordstrom Rack with festive touches and gift shops to make your holiday shopping more seamless.
  • This holiday season, Nordstrom aims to hire 20,000 employees across our Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores, supply chain facilities and customer care team.

As national leader, Pennsylvania establishes blueprint for successful collegiate recovery programs

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) announced that Pennsylvania now has the nation's most and is the fastest growing state for collegiate recovery programs (CRPs), which support students in recovery from substance use disorder.* Ten new programs have launched in Pennsylvania in the past 12 months, all in Southeastern Pennsylvania. That growth is attributed to the leadership and investment by the Independence Blue Cross Foundation (Foundation). The announcement was made during a forum in Washington, D.C., attended by nearly 50 people from 12 institutions across southeastern Pennsylvania as well as U.S. House of Representatives Madeline Dean (D-PA 4th District), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA 1st District) and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA 5th District).

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Association of Recovery in Higher Education ( ARHE ) announced that Pennsylvania now has the nation's most and is the fastest growing state for collegiate recovery programs (CRPs), which support students in recovery from substance use disorder.
  • * Ten new programs have launched in Pennsylvania in the past 12 months, all in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
  • Beyond recovery itself, CRPs also contribute to better academic outcomes and successful recovery.
  • Supporting recovery programs helps these students while away from their natural support systems and is a top priority for the Foundation.