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Elsevier Health Launches ClinicalKey AI, the Most Advanced Gen AI-Powered Clinical Decision Support Tool for Clinicians

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - February 29, 2024) - Elsevier Health, a global leader in medical information and data analytics, today launched ClinicalKey AI, the first and most advanced clinical decision support tool to be introduced in the US that combines the latest and most trusted medical content with generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help clinicians at the point of care. ClinicalKey AI has been launched in partnership with OpenEvidence, a company specializing in AI for medicine.

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  • ClinicalKey AI has been launched in partnership with OpenEvidence, a company specializing in AI for medicine.
  • Our work with Elsevier Health has allowed us to deliver a superior user experience, combining trusted medical content with advanced AI technology through ClinicalKey AI.
  • ClinicalKey AI is built and maintained to deliver the accuracy and relevance of insights that healthcare institutions and physicians expect from Elsevier Health.
  • Attendees at the upcoming HIMSS Conference (March 11-15) can experience an in-person demonstration of ClinicalKey AI by visiting Elsevier at Booth 3048.

Ventegra, Inc. Announces Transition Into California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation – Launch of Ventegra Foundation Aligned With Ventegra’s 100-Year Strategy

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Ventegra, Inc., a Medical Benefit Manager (MBM) that delivers innovative, cost-efficient pharmaceutical solutions to payors, providers, and patients, announces that it began its historic transition January 3, 2024, from being a California Benefit Corporation into Ventegra Foundation, a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation.

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  • Ventegra, Inc., a Medical Benefit Manager (MBM) that delivers innovative, cost-efficient pharmaceutical solutions to payors, providers, and patients, announces that it began its historic transition January 3, 2024, from being a California Benefit Corporation into Ventegra Foundation, a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation.
  • The State of California has previously approved the issuance of the Articles of Incorporation for Ventegra Foundation, and it is expected to be fully operational by June 30, 2024.
  • Ventegra supports programs that a traditional Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) will not because of the conflicts of interest that are endemic in healthcare administrative services.
  • The new Ventegra Foundation is uniquely positioned to change that dynamic at scale.”

Seizures Identified as Potential Cause of Sudden Unexplained Death in Children

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Most are infants in what is referred to as sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, but 400 or more cases involve children aged 1 and older, and in what is called sudden unexplained death in children (SUDC).

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  • Most are infants in what is referred to as sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, but 400 or more cases involve children aged 1 and older, and in what is called sudden unexplained death in children (SUDC).
  • These seizures lasted less than 60 seconds and occurred within 30 minutes immediately prior to each child's death, say the study authors.
  • For decades, researchers have sought an explanation to sudden death events in children, noticing a link between those with a history of febrile seizures (seizures accompanied by fever).
  • Further research, Devinsky notes, is also needed to determine precisely how seizures with or without fever may induce sudden death.

Innosphere Ventures Receives $2 Million U.S. EDA Grant to Power Innovation and Boost Life Sciences Ecosystem Building in the Heart of America

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

The U.S. EDA award signifies a critical investment in the future of life sciences innovation.

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  • The U.S. EDA award signifies a critical investment in the future of life sciences innovation.
  • This grant enables us to drive innovation, strengthen the life sciences ecosystem, and create lasting economic impact not just locally but for the entire United States."
  • "We extend a warm invitation to entrepreneurs, university faculty, investors, foundations, and all stakeholders who share our vision of advancing the life sciences ecosystem.
  • This grant represents a pivotal moment for Innosphere Ventures and the broader innovation community in the central United States.

Aviat Networks Elects Laxmi Akkaraju to Board of Directors

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Monday, November 13, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, announced today that shareholders elected Laxmi Akkaraju to the Company's Board of Directors effective November 8, 2023. Akkaraju, who is independent, will serve on the audit committee.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, announced today that shareholders elected Laxmi Akkaraju to the Company's Board of Directors effective November 8, 2023.
  • Ms Akkaraju will replace Jim Stoffel, who is retiring from the Aviat Board of Directors after more than 16 years of service.
  • She is also a Board Member for the Moller Mobility Group and sits on the Advisory Board for Digital Norway and previously sat on the Advisory Board for BI Norwegian Business School.
  • "I would like to thank Jim Stoffel for his years of valued service and contributions as an Aviat board member.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Expands Care Center Network for PF Patients

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) announced that seven medical centers have joined the PFF Care Center Network (CCN) as Clinical Associate members, a new membership option. Each of these Clinical Associates will collaborate with an existing Care Center Network site to help bring the resources of the PFF to even more people living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and interstitial lung disease (ILD). The Care Center Network includes 81 CCN sites and seven Clinical Associates in 39 states.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) announced that seven medical centers have joined the PFF Care Center Network (CCN) as Clinical Associate members, a new membership option.
  • Each of these Clinical Associates will collaborate with an existing Care Center Network site to help bring the resources of the PFF to even more people living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and interstitial lung disease (ILD).
  • The newly designated Clinical Associate members of the PFF Care Center Network are:
    Chest Medicine Associates Center for Interstitial Lung Disease (South Portland, ME): Dr. Meagan Moore, Center Director
    Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport – Academic Medical Center (Shreveport, LA): Dr. Prangthip Charoenpong, Center Director
    University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM): Dr. Nour Ass'ad, Center Director
    Through the CCN, Care Centers and Clinical Associates collaborate to promote and provide quality care to those living with PF.
  • Each Clinical Associate is paired with a current Care Center member so they may collaborate to expand and improve pulmonary fibrosis care.

Trial Attorney Mitchell McCrea joins Slack Davis Sanger

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Friday, September 29, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Slack Davis Sanger announces that veteran trial attorney, Mitchell McCrea, has joined the firm as a partner in the Dallas, Texas, office. Mitch brings twenty years of experience as an attorney, having started on the insurance defense side for an aviation firm before moving to the plaintiff's personal injury side almost 15 years ago.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Slack Davis Sanger announces that veteran trial attorney, Mitchell McCrea, has joined the firm as a partner in the Dallas, Texas, office.
  • "As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary this year as a firm, I am excited about the expansion of our Dallas office," said Dallas Managing Partner, Ladd Sanger.
  • With offices in Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth, Slack Davis represents clients from around the globe in catastrophic personal injury matters.
  • For more information, please contact Marketing Director Stephanie Eitrheim at Slack Davis Sanger at 512-225-5322 or [email protected] .

Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance: Germany-Based mtex Brings Investments in Technology, Engineering, Machining to Albuquerque

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Friday, September 29, 2023

Those attending included Mark Roper, New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Economic Division Director and City of Albuquerque Economic Development Director Max Gruner, both of whom have been instrumental in recruiting mtex to New Mexico.

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  • Those attending included Mark Roper, New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Economic Division Director and City of Albuquerque Economic Development Director Max Gruner, both of whom have been instrumental in recruiting mtex to New Mexico.
  • The company plans to invest $16 million into its Albuquerque facility at the Sandia Science and Technology Park.
  • “The greater Albuquerque region is paving the way to becoming a top location for innovation industry investment,” said Danielle Casey, President & CEO of the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA).
  • The new mtex facility in Albuquerque will also play a major role for the integration and testing of these new submm Telescopes.

Military academies can still consider race in admissions, but the rest of the nation's colleges and universities cannot, court rules

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Friday, June 30, 2023

In a 6-3 ruling on Thursday, June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the use of race in college admissions at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, outlawing the use of race in college admissions in general. The Conversation reached out to three legal scholars to explain what the decision means for students, colleges and universities, and ultimately the nation’s future.Kimberly Robinson, Professor of Law at the University of VirginiaThe research, however, shows that the ban could potentially harm many college students and ultimately the United States.

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In a 6-3 ruling on Thursday, June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the use of race in college admissions at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, outlawing the use of race in college admissions in general. The Conversation reached out to three legal scholars to explain what the decision means for students, colleges and universities, and ultimately the nation’s future.

Kimberly Robinson, Professor of Law at the University of Virginia

    • The research, however, shows that the ban could potentially harm many college students and ultimately the United States.
    • Robust research shows how students who engage with students from different racial backgrounds experience educational benefits, such as cognitive growth and development and creating new ideas.
    • The nation’s elite colleges, such as Harvard and the University of North Carolina, educate a disproportionately high share of America’s leaders.
    • For instance, students who attend them are statistically more likely to graduate and be admitted to professional and graduate programs.

Kristine Bowman, Professor of Law and Education Policy, Michigan State University

    • This reversal was not unexpected, but it will have profound implications for building and maintaining diverse and inclusive colleges and universities, particularly among selective institutions.
    • In the 10 states that have had affirmative action bans in admissions, diversity in selective institutions has declined.
    • Research hasn’t shown that these efforts will result in as much diversity at selective colleges as race-conscious college admissions.
    • These efforts, however, now stand as a critical way forward to keep America’s elite colleges and universities diverse.

Vinay Harpalani, Associate Professor of Law, University of New Mexico

    • When articulating the U.S. government’s position, Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar raised the point that the military may have compelling interests beyond those that universities have.
    • Specifically, the U.S. government argued that a racially diverse military officer corps was necessary for national security.
    • This was not the first time that the military influenced the court’s view of race-conscious admissions.
    • Twenty years ago, national security interests played a significant role in the majority opinion in Grutter v. Bollinger.
    • The military is not the only place where the court has noted that security interests can justify use of race.

Comerica Bank Names Jenae Anderson Colorado Market President, Adds Middle Market Banking Team

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

DENVER, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank announced Jenae Anderson has been named its first Colorado Market President.

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  • DENVER, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank announced Jenae Anderson has been named its first Colorado Market President.
  • "I am excited to bring middle market banking to Colorado."
  • Anderson has worked in the banking industry for more than 25 years, including 20 in the Denver market.
  • Prior to joining Comerica in 2022, she spent 13 years at a national bank where she served as Executive Director and Market Executive for Colorado.