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Foresters Financial maintains its "A" (Excellent) AM Best and "A" DBRS Financial Strength ratings

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Friday, October 13, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Foresters Financial™ (Foresters), the fraternal life insurer redefining the life insurance industry, today announced that independent rating agency A.M. Best Company has affirmed The Independent Order of Foresters (IOF) Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of "A" (Excellent) with a stable outlook.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Foresters Financial™ (Foresters), the fraternal life insurer redefining the life insurance industry, today announced that independent rating agency A.M. Best Company has affirmed The Independent Order of Foresters (IOF) Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of "A" (Excellent) with a stable outlook.
  • Foresters Financial has maintained an Excellent A.M. Best financial strength rating for 23 consecutive years1.
  • "Foresters is committed to maintaining our strong financial foundation and fulfilling our obligations to our members," said Alvin Sharma, Global Chief Financial Officer, Foresters Financial.
  • "These strong ratings from AM Best and DBRS Morningstar evidence the financial stability of the organization.

Major investments in research equipment a catalyst for innovation

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Canada’s researchers need and deserve the best equipment and facilities to pursue ambitious ideas, to respond to environmental and health issues and to engage with research leaders from around the world.

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  • Canada’s researchers need and deserve the best equipment and facilities to pursue ambitious ideas, to respond to environmental and health issues and to engage with research leaders from around the world.
  • The skills key to studying and working in STEM rely on visual information that BLV people are lacking.
  • The total JELF investment made today by the Government of Canada through the Canada Foundation for Innovation is $113,456,009.
  • It also contributes to acquiring the tools that enable the innovative work of those researchers.

Building Bridges in Global Orthodontics: IOF and the Forsyth Institute Forge Path-breaking Partnership

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Friday, July 21, 2023

Building Bridges in Global Orthodontics: IOF and the Forsyth Institute Forge Path-breaking Partnership

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  • Building Bridges in Global Orthodontics: IOF and the Forsyth Institute Forge Path-breaking Partnership
    The IOF-Forsyth collaboration marks an exciting juncture in the evolution of orthodontics.
  • The Symposium illuminated a path to the future, one where IOF and Forsyth Institute work hand-in-hand, driving research and education in the orthodontic sphere.
  • Dr. Kang Ting, Executive Director of IOF, and an adjunct professor at the Forsyth Institute, hailed the collaboration as a new milestone for IOF.
  • Dr. Ben Wu, Chief Scientific Officer at Forsyth Institute, sees the strategic partnership as an extraordinary opportunity for unrestricted and multidisciplinary research.

Medimaps Group Deep-tech TBS Software Endorsed by International Experts Working Group To Inform Osteoporosis Management Decisions for The Benefit of The Patient

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

The peer-reviewed article provides endorsed guidance to clinicians looking to enhance the assessment and management of osteoporosis with Medimaps Group TBS iNsight™ software for patient benefit.

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  • The peer-reviewed article provides endorsed guidance to clinicians looking to enhance the assessment and management of osteoporosis with Medimaps Group TBS iNsight™ software for patient benefit.
  • Worldwide, osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures every year, resulting in an osteoporosis fracture every 3 seconds.
  • The osteoporosis treatment gap in patients at risk of fracture in European primary care: a multi-country cross-sectional observational study.
  • Osteoporosis International, 32, pp.251-25
    Harvey, et al., 2015, Trabecular bone score (TBS) as a new complementary approach for osteoporosis evaluation in clinical practice, Bone , Volume 78 , Pages 216-224

IOF's International Orthodontic Symposium Highlights Innovative Research and Global Collaborations

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Monday, July 3, 2023

Hong Kong, Hong Kong--(Newsfile Corp. - July 2, 2023) - The International Orthodontic Foundation (IOF) and the Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong etched a powerful imprint in the orthodontic community with the triumphant conclusion of their International Orthodontic Symposium.

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  • Hong Kong, Hong Kong--(Newsfile Corp. - July 2, 2023) - The International Orthodontic Foundation (IOF) and the Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong etched a powerful imprint in the orthodontic community with the triumphant conclusion of their International Orthodontic Symposium.
  • The symposium included 26 innovative presentations and 2 panel discussions brimming with thought-provoking insights into the field.
  • Unleashing the Impact of the IOF International Orthodontic Symposium: Advancing Insights and Global Partnerships
    The Symposium offered a rigorous and illuminating journey into critical domains of orthodontics, delving into the intricate sphere of 3D Biomechanics, sophisticated interdisciplinary approaches, and revolutionary facets of Orthodontic Technology.
  • With these substantial strides in bolstering partnerships and fostering cutting-edge research, it is evident that IOF is leading a global transformation in orthodontics.

Inswitch and Banco Rendimento join forces to enable Brazilians worldwide to make payments with PIX.

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

The expansion of PIX in Latin America will enable more individuals and businesses to conduct fast, secure, and efficient online financial transactions.

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  • The expansion of PIX in Latin America will enable more individuals and businesses to conduct fast, secure, and efficient online financial transactions.
  • Additionally, it will offer a solution to the three main current difficulties in cross-border payments:
    Instant and effective currency conversion.
  • "What's most interesting for customers at the time of purchase is that they have full transparency during the payment process.
  • They can see the amount in dollars and the final amount they will pay in reais before making the payment," says Roger Ades, Director of Banco Rendimento.

2023 IOF International Orthodontic Symposium: Register for Cutting-Edge Insights & Innovations

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

The 2023 IOF International Orthodontic Symposium is scheduled to take place from June 16 to 18 in vibrant Hong Kong, China.

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  • The 2023 IOF International Orthodontic Symposium is scheduled to take place from June 16 to 18 in vibrant Hong Kong, China.
  • They will deliver captivating lectures and panel discussions in five sessions, sharing their insights, experiences, and cutting-edge technology.
  • The International Orthodontic Foundation (IOF) and The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry (HKU FoD) will be co-organizing the symposium.
  • This is an opportunity not to be missed for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and take their orthodontic skills to the next level.

IOF Research Grants Aim to Enhance Clinical Transformation: Reviews Completed

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Monday, March 27, 2023

The first IOF Research Grants Program Review Committee consisted of 12 prominent professors who served as reviewers from all over the world.

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  • The first IOF Research Grants Program Review Committee consisted of 12 prominent professors who served as reviewers from all over the world.
  • “Orthodontic research has had fewer funding channels available for basic and clinical research over the years.
  • This year, funded grant awardees will study clinical, basic science and translational research.” explained Prof. Ravindra Nanda, editor-in-chief at Progress in Orthodontics.
  • In his view, the most distinctive trait of IOF Research Grants is its globalization.

Medimaps Group presents data showing new AI approach enhances osteoporosis diagnosis and monitoring at ECR 2023

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The data is scheduled to be presented1 at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), held in Vienna, Austria, March 1-5, 2023.

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  • The data is scheduled to be presented1 at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR), held in Vienna, Austria, March 1-5, 2023.
  • “Our data show, for the first time, the efficacy of an algorithm to assess lumbar spine segmentation on DXA scans to enable better screening for osteoporosis.
  • According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures globally every year, resulting in an osteoporosis fracture every three seconds.
  • Delegates can register here to this in-person event held on Medimaps Group booth (#AI 41) on March 2,3,4 at 12:00pm-12:20pm.

ZetrOZ Systems Brings sam® Ultrasound Soft Tissue Healing Innovation to 8th Annual Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZetrOZ Systems announces that the company is participating in the 8th Annual Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation (IOF) Conference at the Doubletree Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, from Feb. 16-19, 2023.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZetrOZ Systems announces that the company is participating in the 8th Annual Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation (IOF) Conference at the Doubletree Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona, from Feb. 16-19, 2023.
  • ZetrOZ will present and showcase its sam®X1 and sam®2.0 wearable ultrasound devices to show how sam® is a suitable treatment alongside other regenerative treatments, like platelet-rich plasma therapy.
  • The conference brings together experts within orthobiologics and regenerative medicine to discuss the latest advancements and innovations.
  • "The IOF conference provides the perfect platform for ZetrOZ to showcase its soft tissue healing product portfolio to a large audience of healthcare professionals, researchers, and investors," said Dr. George Lewis, founder and CEO of ZetrOZ Systems.