Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks

Hexiris Pharma Welcomes World-Renowned Ophthalmologist Dr. Ike Ahmed to its Scientific Committee

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Monday, October 30, 2023

DIEPPE, New Brunswick, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hexiris Pharma Inc. (“Hexiris Pharma” or the “Company”), a pharmaceutical firm dedicated to advancing and simplifying Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), is pleased to announce that world-renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Ike Ahmed will join Hexiris Pharma’s Scientific Committee.

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  • DIEPPE, New Brunswick, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hexiris Pharma Inc. (“Hexiris Pharma” or the “Company”), a pharmaceutical firm dedicated to advancing and simplifying Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), is pleased to announce that world-renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Ike Ahmed will join Hexiris Pharma’s Scientific Committee.
  • “We are truly honoured that Dr. Ahmed has agreed to join Hexiris Pharma’s Scientific Committee,” said Dr. Nir Shoham-Hazon, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Hexiris Pharma.
  • I’m pleased to be joining the Scientific Committee at Hexiris Pharma and join in the important work of improving the lives of patients and bringing new solutions and opportunities to ophthalmologists,” said Dr. Ahmed.
  • He has given over 750 scientific presentations thus far in his career, including 31 visiting professor’s lectures around the world.

Evident Vascular Announces Scientific Advisory Board and New Board Member

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Evident Vascular, Inc. a medical technology startup developing a next-generation intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) platform leveraging artificial intelligence to enable superior imaging and streamlined workflows, announced today its Scientific Advisory Board and expansion of its Board of Directors.

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  • Evident Vascular, Inc. a medical technology startup developing a next-generation intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) platform leveraging artificial intelligence to enable superior imaging and streamlined workflows, announced today its Scientific Advisory Board and expansion of its Board of Directors.
  • “It is our privilege to have this esteemed group of clinical experts on our Scientific Advisory Board.
  • “We are also pleased to welcome Bruce Shook to the Evident Vascular Board of Directors.
  • Evident Vascular is developing the first IVUS platform designed for peripheral interventions, with enhanced ease of use and improved image quality.

The Clean Label Project Launches the Baby Coalition to Advocate for Stricter Legislation and Regulation of Harmful Contaminants and Chemicals in Packaged Products for Children

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

BROOMFIELD, Colo., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Clean Label Project, a non-profit with the mission to bring truth and transparency to food and consumer product labeling, has banded together with over 30 global CEOs from top baby, child, and maternal health brands to announce the debut of the Clean Label Project Association: Baby Coalition. The mission of this coalition is to educate consumers, retailers, fellow brands, and the medical and regulatory communities on the risks of environmental and industrial contaminant exposure to infants and babies. The Baby Coalition's overall goal is also to advocate for positions on progressive legislative and policy issues related to industrial and environmental contaminants and other chemicals of concern and their harmful impact on infant, child, and maternal health.

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  • The mission of this coalition is to educate consumers, retailers, fellow brands, and the medical and regulatory communities on the risks of environmental and industrial contaminant exposure to infants and babies.
  • The Baby Coalition's overall goal is also to advocate for positions on progressive legislative and policy issues related to industrial and environmental contaminants and other chemicals of concern and their harmful impact on infant, child, and maternal health.
  • "As a coalition, we are dedicated to working across the food and consumer product supply chain to create cleaner and more transparent food and consumer options for families."
  • For more information on the Baby Coalition and the full list of brands participating, please visit www.cleanlabelproject.org/clpa-baby-coalition .

Affluent Medical is evolving its governance to accelerate its development.

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Monday, August 22, 2022

Affluent Medical is evolving its governance to accelerate its development.

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  • Affluent Medical is evolving its governance to accelerate its development.
  • I am particularly honored to be entrusted with the general management of Affluent Medical and I am excited about its product development.
  • Affluent Medical is developing very innovative products, addressing very important medical needs and markets.
  • Affluent Medical develops innovative, next-generation minimally invasive implants to restore essential physiological functions in these areas.

SINOVAC COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Use in Children Above 6 months of Age in Hong Kong

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

The vaccination schedule for this age group follows the same vaccination schedule of older children.

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  • The vaccination schedule for this age group follows the same vaccination schedule of older children.
  • SINOVAC initiated its COVID-19 vaccine (CoronaVac) phase III clinical studies among children aged 6 months to 17 years since 2021.
  • Preliminary results show the vaccine has a good safety and immunogenicity profile, with no severe adverse reaction reported 6 months after two doses of vaccination among children aged 6 months to 35 months.
  • SINOVAC continually dedicates itself to new vaccine R&D, with more combination vaccine products in its pipeline, and constantly explores global market opportunities.

European Commission selects Dow's ACCUTRACE™ Plus Fuel Marker as the new EU common fiscal marker to support fuel fraud prevention

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

HORGEN, Switzerland, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The European Commission selectedDow(NYSE: DOW)ACCUTRACE Plus Fuel Marker as the new common fiscal marker for tax rebated fuels in the European Union (EU).

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  • HORGEN, Switzerland, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The European Commission selectedDow(NYSE: DOW)ACCUTRACE Plus Fuel Marker as the new common fiscal marker for tax rebated fuels in the European Union (EU).
  • Our technology is well suited to support the EU government's fuel fraud and theft prevention programs."
  • Assessment results demonstrated that ACCUTRACE Plus Fuel Marker provides unique resilience to the most common illegal removal techniques, outperforming alternative technologies including the incumbent Euromarker2.
  • Some of the benefits of ACCUTRACE Plus Fuel Marker that led to its selection as the new marker are:
    Resilience - ACCUTRACE Plus Fuel Marker is highly resistant to common chemical and physical laundering techniques.

Mercury Safety Course For Dentists Launched In Multiple Languages

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Additionally, the course is being offered on a new, user-friendly online learning system so that dental professionals everywhere can learn how to reduce mercury exposure from amalgam fillings, all of which contain approximately 50% mercury.

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  • Additionally, the course is being offered on a new, user-friendly online learning system so that dental professionals everywhere can learn how to reduce mercury exposure from amalgam fillings, all of which contain approximately 50% mercury.
  • However, the nations of the world recently agreed to reduce mercury use with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)'s Minamata Treaty on Mercury .
  • So, it's clearly time for dentists to learn these crucial, up-to-date practices for mercury safety."
  • The IAOMT is an accredited member of UNEP's Global Mercury Partnership and was involved in the negotiations leading to the Minamata Treaty on Mercury.

Mercury Safety Course For Dentists Launched In Multiple Languages

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Additionally, the course is being offered on a new, user-friendly online learning system so that dental professionals everywhere can learn how to reduce mercury exposure from amalgam fillings, all of which contain approximately 50% mercury.

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  • Additionally, the course is being offered on a new, user-friendly online learning system so that dental professionals everywhere can learn how to reduce mercury exposure from amalgam fillings, all of which contain approximately 50% mercury.
  • However, the nations of the world recently agreed to reduce mercury use with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)'s Minamata Treaty on Mercury .
  • So, it's clearly time for dentists to learn these crucial, up-to-date practices for mercury safety."
  • The IAOMT is an accredited member of UNEP's Global Mercury Partnership and was involved in the negotiations leading to the Minamata Treaty on Mercury.

Inagene Diagnostics Inc. and The Newly Institute partner to optimize treatment for Canadians living with pain and/or mental health conditions

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Inagene and The Newly Institute believe that this approach will streamline the treatment plan for many of The Newly clients who have been struggling with suboptimal mental health and/or pain management.

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  • Inagene and The Newly Institute believe that this approach will streamline the treatment plan for many of The Newly clients who have been struggling with suboptimal mental health and/or pain management.
  • Inagene Diagnostics Inc. specializes in providing pharmacogenetic testing kits to both consumers and healthcare professionals.
  • Inagene Diagnostics Inc. has been committed to ensuring those living with pain and/or mental health conditions are prescribed the right medications, at right doses.
  • Learn more at www.inagene.com
    The Newly Institute aims to be Canadas largest operator of mental health, addiction, trauma, and chronic pain clinics and Canadas only Medical-Assisted Intensive Outpatient Programs.

Highlights - Petitions on taxation of women’s products: Debate - 21.01.2020 - Committee on Petitions

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Petition on potential health risks of electromagnetic fields and the 5G rollout

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  • Petition on potential health risks of electromagnetic fields and the 5G rollout

    At the meeting of 21 January 2020, the Members will examine a petition on the potential health and environmental risks stemming from the 5G (5th generation) mobile networks.

  • The petition challenges the most recent opinion by the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR), which argues that there is no reason to be concerned about exposure to electromagnetic fields, as allegedly inconsistent and conflicting.
  • The petitioner calls for a non-biased and thorough literature review by the EU, which will take into account all viewpoints when assessing the potentially harmful health and environmental effects of electromagnetic fields.