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Italfarmaco Receives FDA Approval for Duvyzat™ (givinostat) in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Friday, March 22, 2024

“We are grateful for the support of those living with DMD and their dedicated caregivers, which played a central role in helping us reach this landmark FDA approval.

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  • “We are grateful for the support of those living with DMD and their dedicated caregivers, which played a central role in helping us reach this landmark FDA approval.
  • The FDA approval highlights the dedication of Italfarmaco’s research and clinical teams to achieve this milestone for the company.”
    The approval is based on the results of the pivotal multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 EPIDYS trial ( NCT02851797 ).
  • Italfarmaco has significantly expanded its U.S. presence through the formation of a new fully owned subsidiary, ITF Therapeutics LLC.
  • Italfarmaco has a global presence and is also working with other regulatory agencies.

PPMD Applauds FDA for Approval of DUVYZAT™ (Givinostat) for Duchenne Patients Ages Six Years and Older

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Friday, March 22, 2024

DUVYZAT™ marks a significant milestone as the first nonsteroidal drug approved for Duchenne that is applicable regardless of the specific genetic variant.

Key Points: 
  • DUVYZAT™ marks a significant milestone as the first nonsteroidal drug approved for Duchenne that is applicable regardless of the specific genetic variant.
  • "PPMD is thrilled that the FDA has approved DUVYZAT™, an HDAC inhibitor therapy that works by targeting pathogenic processes to reduce inflammation and loss of muscle.
  • Today's approval expands the therapeutic options for individuals with Duchenne," said PPMD Founding President and CEO Pat Furlong.
  • PPMD also takes a lead role in advocating for national newborn screening efforts for Duchenne, Becker, and carrier identification, as well as policy efforts around access and reimbursement.

Universal Tennis Foundation Names 2024 Hurd Award Champions

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Palo Alto, CA, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Sunday, Ethan Quinn and Fiona Crawley were named Champions of the 2024 U niversal Tennis Foundation Hurd Awards .

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  • Palo Alto, CA, March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Sunday, Ethan Quinn and Fiona Crawley were named Champions of the 2024 U niversal Tennis Foundation Hurd Awards .
  • Continuing in the tradition started by Mark Hurd and Oracle, the Universal Tennis Foundation Hurd Awards are player grants made possible by a gift from the Hurd family and are awarded annually to assist young American tennis players transitioning from college to professional competition.
  • In addition to the Hurd Award Champions, the Universal Tennis Foundation has partnered with the Youth Performance Institute (YPI) this year.
  • “We are excited to announce the very deserving 2024 Hurd Award recipients,” said Darcy Leschly, President of the Universal Tennis Foundation.

Health Tech Academy Launches Bootcamp for Aspiring Healthcare IT Experts

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Monday, February 26, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Health Tech Academy has released its online Healthcare Information Technology bootcamp program for the next generation of aspiring healthcare professionals. The healthcare IT curriculum is designed to develop skills, competencies and certification prep. It is offered through an innovative education model where self-paced learning is combined with group coaching, mobile learning, individual coaching, social learning and career readiness support. Students only need a high school diploma/GED and reliable internet access to quickly adopt skills in electronic health record (EHS) systems, medical imaging technology, patient management systems, and other healthcare software solutions.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Health Tech Academy has released its online Healthcare Information Technology bootcamp program for the next generation of aspiring healthcare professionals.
  • "Our Healthcare IT bootcamp delivers streamlined education fundamentals that greatly improve student career prospects," said Health Tech Academy Product Manager, Danish Khan.
  • Health Tech Academy (HTA) launched its Healthcare IT program to address the anticipated need for thousands of promising health information technologists and medical registrar careers.
  • "Our Healthcare IT bootcamp delivers streamlined education fundamentals that greatly improve student career prospects," said Health Tech Academy Product Manager, Danish Khan.

Calgary National Bank Challenger Returning for 5th Year in 2024

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the organizers of the Calgary National Bank Challenger (The Challenger) announced that the Calgary National Bank Challenger will return for its 5th year.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the organizers of the Calgary National Bank Challenger (The Challenger) announced that the Calgary National Bank Challenger will return for its 5th year.
  • The Challenger is currently the largest international tennis tournament in Canada outside of the National Bank Open (ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event).
  • The 2024 Calgary National Bank Challenger will have a new date on the international calendar, with this year’s event taking place October 13 to 20, 2024.
  • The Calgary National Bank Challenger has quickly emerged as one of the premier sporting events in Alberta with 13,112 spectators attending the event in 2023.

Kazakh Juniors Enjoy Success at Tennis Tournaments in Australia

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Monday, January 29, 2024

27 in the ITF Junior rankings, became the first Kazakh junior player ever to reach the tournament's quarterfinals.

Key Points: 
  • 27 in the ITF Junior rankings, became the first Kazakh junior player ever to reach the tournament's quarterfinals.
  • After the match, Omarkhanov expressed gratitude to the fans, the President of the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation , Bulat Utemuratov, and his team for their unwavering support.
  • These victories mark significant milestones for young Kazakh players on their journey towards achieving even greater success on the international stage.
  • Since 2007, the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation led by Bulat Utemuratov has built 41 modern tennis centres, increasing the number of courts in the country sixfold to 364.

Kazakh Juniors Enjoy Success at Tennis Tournaments in Australia

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 29, 2024

27 in the ITF Junior rankings, became the first Kazakh junior player ever to reach the tournament's quarterfinals.

Key Points: 
  • 27 in the ITF Junior rankings, became the first Kazakh junior player ever to reach the tournament's quarterfinals.
  • After the match, Omarkhanov expressed gratitude to the fans, the President of the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation , Bulat Utemuratov, and his team for their unwavering support.
  • These victories mark significant milestones for young Kazakh players on their journey towards achieving even greater success on the international stage.
  • Since 2007, the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation led by Bulat Utemuratov has built 41 modern tennis centres, increasing the number of courts in the country sixfold to 364.

Trip.com Group CEO tackles overtourism for sustainable travel at World Economic Forum

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Monday, January 22, 2024

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, has set its sights on tackling key challenges surrounding the tourism industry. This is evidenced by CEO Ms Jane Sun's participation in the panel discussion "Sorry, We're Full: Tackling Overtourism" at the prestigious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The forum invited influential dignitaries, from political elites to business leaders, to tackle the challenges facing our world, in the hope of finding common ground and united solutions, aligning with this year's theme of "Rebuilding Trust".

Key Points: 
  • This is evidenced by CEO Ms Jane Sun's participation in the panel discussion "Sorry, We're Full: Tackling Overtourism" at the prestigious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
  • Davos comes as the world looks forward to forging a new normal for sustainable travel in the post-pandemic era.
  • However, the industry faces obstacles to sustainable travel, particularly as the rise in visitor numbers approaches pre-pandemic levels.
  • Beyond promoting lesser-known destinations, targeting lull periods or traditionally low travel seasons can help to address overtourism during peak travel periods.

Trip.com Group CEO tackles overtourism for sustainable travel at World Economic Forum

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 22, 2024

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, has set its sights on tackling key challenges surrounding the tourism industry. This is evidenced by CEO Ms Jane Sun's participation in the panel discussion "Sorry, We're Full: Tackling Overtourism" at the prestigious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The forum invited influential dignitaries, from political elites to business leaders, to tackle the challenges facing our world, in the hope of finding common ground and united solutions, aligning with this year's theme of "Rebuilding Trust".

Key Points: 
  • This is evidenced by CEO Ms Jane Sun's participation in the panel discussion "Sorry, We're Full: Tackling Overtourism" at the prestigious World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
  • Davos comes as the world looks forward to forging a new normal for sustainable travel in the post-pandemic era.
  • However, the industry faces obstacles to sustainable travel, particularly as the rise in visitor numbers approaches pre-pandemic levels.
  • Beyond promoting lesser-known destinations, targeting lull periods or traditionally low travel seasons can help to address overtourism during peak travel periods.

Training seafarers for a decarbonized future

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

IMO is comprehensively reviewing and revising its key treaty for seafarer training, the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), with input from industry, and seafarers’ unions.

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  • IMO is comprehensively reviewing and revising its key treaty for seafarer training, the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), with input from industry, and seafarers’ unions.
  • Future alternative fuel technologies, such as hydrogen, ammonia and methanol, means there is a vital need to up-skill all seafarers.
  • Lloyd’s Register will develop the training framework for seafarers and officers, as well as an instructor handbook for maritime training institutions.
  • Phase 1 delivered a DNV-led report Seafarer training and skills for decarbonized shipping on how best to support the maritime workforce in making the shift to a decarbonized shipping industry, highlighting the need to accelerate training for alternative fuels.