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• Javara , a leading integrated research organization (IRO) focused on delivering access to clinical trials at the point of care, today announced a strategic partnership with Nevada Health Centers (NVHC).
• “Javara is grateful for the trust of Nevada Health Centers to bring access to novel treatments and innovative health care options to these communities for the first time.
• As the first-ever clinical research partner to join forces with an FQHC, Javara is eager to deliver Clinical Research as a Care Option to patients across Nevada.
• “When seeking a partner to guide Nevada Health Centers’ efforts to develop a clinical trials program for our patients, Javara most closely aligned with our organizational mission and vision,” said Walter Davis, Nevada Health Centers CEO.

• The products that can be used in this workflow include: THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH™ SF catheter -- the most commonly used ablation catheter in the world for RF ablation, THERMOCOOL SMARTTOUCH™ Catheter, CARTO® VIZIGO® Bi-Directional Guiding Sheath, PENTARAY® NAV ECO High Density Mapping Catheter, DECANAV® Mapping Catheters, and Webster® CS Catheter.
• The updated workflow indicates that direct imaging guidance, such as ultrasound, may be used as an alternative to fluoroscopy.
• "As a result of this update, our teams can now proactively discuss the fluoroscopy alternative workflow with our customers to reinforce the benefits of the Biosense Webster portfolio of products."
• The REAL AF Registry is a first-of-its kind real-world evidence registry in the electrophysiology field, led by physicians and supported by Biosense Webster since 2019.

• SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center (WAPC) invites community service providers and healthcare professionals to attend the 4th annual Overdose Prevention, Harm Reduction, and Treatment Series .
• The Overdose Series explores unintentional and intentional factors that can lead to overdose, and equips attendees with tools to prevent overdose and reduce harm from drugs and medications.
• The Overdose Series will address these topics through two educational tracks: 1) Community Health and 2) Toxicology and Pharmacology.
• Sessions are presented by medical staff from the WAPC, as well as external experts from agencies including the University of Washington, Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Health Care Authority, Washington State University, Crisis Connections, local healthcare services, and harm reduction agencies.

• Over 25 of the world’s top female soccer players are missing the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup because of ACL tears, including Canada’s Janine Beckie.
• If we trust the research, we should brace ourselves for two to three ACL tears during the World Cup itself.

Dreaded aftermath of the ACL tear

• People usually feel or hear a pop when they tear their ACL and experience significant joint swelling within a couple of hours.
• For athletes, the treatment of an ACL tear involves physical therapy, exercise or surgery, where the ACL is reconstructed using a piece of tendon harvested from the quadricep or hamstring muscles.
• Under ideal conditions, recovery from an ACL tear takes nine to 12 months.

Greater risk for female athletes

• The environments in which female athletes learn and play sport also contribute to the risk.
• For example, at the 2021 NCAA March Madness, male athletes had access to a full gym, while female athletes were provided with a few light dumbbells and yoga mats.
• However, the sporting environment hasn’t kept up, lacking resources, facilities and coaching tailored to meet the needs of female athletes.

Addressing the epidemic

• This means a national professional league, pay and resource equity, investment in long-term welfare and prioritizing training opportunities for female coaches, trainers and medical staff.
• There is also an urgent need to fund research focused on female health, injury prevention and long-term health.
• Only through collective effort and a commitment to addressing all the root causes of ACL injuries in female athletes can we build a future where all athletes have an equal chance to excel in the beautiful game.