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U.S. Air Force Awards SimX Contract to Adapt VR Medical Simulation Training for Emergency Canine Veterinary Care

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Friday, November 18, 2022

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Virtual Advancement of Learning for Operational Readiness (VALOR) program at SimX, Inc. has been awarded an R&D contract by the U.S. Air Force to develop a novel VR medical simulation training capability focused on emergency prehospital canine care. This new program seeks to assist in training the DOD's elite medical personnel on the latest canine prehospital care standards.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Virtual Advancement of Learning for Operational Readiness (VALOR) program at SimX, Inc. has been awarded an R&D contract by the U.S. Air Force to develop a novel VR medical simulation training capability focused on emergency prehospital canine care.
  • This new program seeks to assist in training the DOD's elite medical personnel on the latest canine prehospital care standards.
  • "The vision of the VALOR program is to adapt VR medical simulation training to enable high-quality, repeatable, and accessible clinical training for any scenario," said Karthik V Sarma, PhD, VALOR Principal Investigator and SimX CTO.
  • The program's goal is to develop a novel VR training capability that will enable faster, more frequent, and more cost-effective simulation training for canine emergency care, enabling better medical outcomes for injured canines.

Golden Retriever Poisoned by Thanksgiving Bread Rolls

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pippa, a playful pup from Knoxville, Tenn., has a history of retrieving things from her family's counter tops and trash. Last Thanksgiving, that hunger and curiosity almost ruined the family's celebration when the then two-year-old Golden Retriever had a severe reaction after consuming bread dough that was rising in the kitchen.

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  • Last Thanksgiving, that hunger and curiosity almost ruined the family's celebration when the then two-year-old Golden Retriever had a severe reaction after consuming bread dough that was rising in the kitchen.
  • "It was a very expensive Thanksgiving Day at the dog ER, but she's back to full health now," said Pippa's owner.
  • "I had left a dozen unbaked bread rolls on the kitchen counter to rise, covering them with a towel," said Rebecca Collins, Pippa's pet parent.
  • Once I figured out that she must have eaten the rolls, I called Pet Poison Helpline.

Life Extension® Launches Bloat Relief Formula

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

To combat occasional gas and bloating discomfort, Life Extension has introduced an innovative formula that promotes digestive comfort.

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  • To combat occasional gas and bloating discomfort, Life Extension has introduced an innovative formula that promotes digestive comfort.
  • Bloat Relief combines artichoke and ginger extract with fennel seed oil and turmeric extract to promote gastrointestinal health and function and relieve digestive discomfort.
  • We chose each ingredient in this formula carefully, said Dr. Michael Smith, Life Extensions Director of Education.
  • Life Extensions Wellness Specialists provide personalized counsel to help customers choose the right products for optimal health, nutrition and personal care.