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The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) Welcomes Dr. S. Vincent Rajkumar as Chairperson of the Board

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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STUDIO CITY, Calif., Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) formally welcomed world-renowned myeloma clinician and researcher S. Vincent Rajkumar, MD as the foundation’s new Chairperson of the Board on Friday, February 2.

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  • STUDIO CITY, Calif., Feb. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) formally welcomed world-renowned myeloma clinician and researcher S. Vincent Rajkumar, MD as the foundation’s new Chairperson of the Board on Friday, February 2.
  • He has published more than 480 peer-reviewed papers primarily in the field of multiple myeloma and related plasma cell disorders.
  • "I am very grateful that the IMF Board of Directors agreed to approve Dr. Rajkumar as the new IMF Chairperson of the Board when I decided not to seek re-election.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. S. Vincent Rajkumar as the new Board Chairperson of the International Myeloma Foundation.

Experiments in Infant Mice Suggest New Way to Prevent Spread of Flu in People

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Viral particles, for instance, can attach to these molecules, called sialic acids, or SAs, like keys fitting into locks.

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  • Viral particles, for instance, can attach to these molecules, called sialic acids, or SAs, like keys fitting into locks.
  • Such infections are the main cause of the seasonal flu that kills more than 36,000 Americans annually.
  • While vaccines to guard against infection and symptom treatments exist, they are not foolproof, scientists say, and more strategies are needed to prevent infection from spreading.
  • "If further experiments in humans prove successful, desialylating neuraminidase enzymes may prevent the flu from spreading," said Ortigoza," said lead study investigator and infectious disease specialist Mila Ortigoza, MD.

World-Renowned Scientist, S. Vincent Rajkumar, MD, Appointed as Chairman-Elect of the Board of Directors of the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF)

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) today announced that world-renowned myeloma clinician and researcher S. Vincent Rajkumar, MD, has been appointed Chairman-Elect of the Board of the foundation.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) today announced that world-renowned myeloma clinician and researcher S. Vincent Rajkumar, MD, has been appointed Chairman-Elect of the Board of the foundation.
  • Dr. Durie will remain a member of the Board of Directors and will hold the new position of Chairman Emeritus.
  • Dr. Durie is very pleased that Dr. Rajkumar has agreed to take on the responsibility as Chairman of the IMF Board of Directors.
  • “Dr.

Brits are reading digitally for sustainability choices on World Earth Day (22nd April)

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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The research also highlighted that the concern around fake news is still evident and increasing in some countries.

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  • The research also highlighted that the concern around fake news is still evident and increasing in some countries.
  • In 2021, 66 percent of subscribers across Europe and the US said that they were concerned about the spread of fake news.
  • The app's latest Sustainability Report examines its sustainability performance, the ways to adopt more climate friendly reading and reveals attitudes towards content habits and the positive impact of reading digital magazines and newspapers.
  • The Readly Sustainability Report is available at: https://corporate.readly.com/about-us/sustainability/
    Research: Readly user survey, 26 Jan - 1 Feb, 2023.

New Study of Neuvivo's NP001 is First to Link Regulation of the Innate Immune System with Respiratory Function in ALS Patients

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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PALO ALTO, Calif., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuvivo today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed paper titled: "Regulation of the Innate Immune System as a Therapeutic Approach to Supporting Respiratory Function in ALS". The biomarker study used vital capacity (VC), a quantitative test for respiratory function, to highlight the relationship between a compromised innate immune system and ALS disease activity. ALS is a heterogeneous, currently terminal neurodegenerative disease, involving progressive loss of voluntary muscle function. The disease typically leads to death in 2-5 years, generally due to respiratory failure. In this study, NP001 was shown to have a significant positive impact on respiratory activity by augmenting the natural function of the innate immune system.

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  • The biomarker study used vital capacity (VC), a quantitative test for respiratory function, to highlight the relationship between a compromised innate immune system and ALS disease activity.
  • In this study, NP001 was shown to have a significant positive impact on respiratory activity by augmenting the natural function of the innate immune system.
  • The objective was to test whether regulation of the innate immune system with NP001 would be associated with effects on respiratory vital capacity.
  • Link to Study in Cells: Cells | Free Full-Text | Regulation of the Innate Immune System as a Therapeutic Approach to Supporting Respiratory Function in ALS (mdpi.com) – McGrath, et al.

Society for Information Display Announces 2023 Honors and Awards Winners

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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CAMPBELL, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Information Display (SID) is pleased to announce the 2023 Honors and Awards winners, presented to those who have achieved outstanding innovations and have offered significant contributions to the display industry.

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  • CAMPBELL, Calif., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Information Display (SID) is pleased to announce the 2023 Honors and Awards winners, presented to those who have achieved outstanding innovations and have offered significant contributions to the display industry.
  • The honorees will receive their awards in conjunction with SID's annual Display Week, May 21-26, in Los Angeles, California.
  • "These innovators serve as role models to all those connected to the electronic display and imaging technologies communities," says Paul Drzaic, Chair of the SID Honors and Awards committee.
  • Helge Seetzen is the winner of the Lewis and Beatrice Winner Award for his sustained service to the society and its governance.

EQS-News: Northern Data releases its December 2022 results for its Mining division

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Sunday, January 22, 2023
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Bitcoin mining in 2022 was challenged by a sharp drop in Bitcoin prices, especially in the middle of the year (Jan 1-Dec 31: -58%).

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  • Bitcoin mining in 2022 was challenged by a sharp drop in Bitcoin prices, especially in the middle of the year (Jan 1-Dec 31: -58%).
  • Northern Data nevertheless managed to grow its Bitcoin mining business in this challenging environment and consistently operates profitably due to its efficient mining practices and favorably structured power contracts.
  • In fiscal year 2022, Northern Data also expanded its cloud computing capacity in a capex-friendly manner and expects its cloud business to expand substantially alongside Its Bitcoin mining in 2023.
  • Aroosh Thillainathan, CEO and founder of Northern Data, comments, "We look back on an eventful 2022.

COVID-19 Virus Increases Risk for Other Infections by Disrupting Normal Mix of Gut Bacteria

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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However, researchers say, it has remained unclear until now which came first, the coronavirus infection disrupting the gut microbiome or an already weakened gut making the body more vulnerable to the virus.

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  • However, researchers say, it has remained unclear until now which came first, the coronavirus infection disrupting the gut microbiome or an already weakened gut making the body more vulnerable to the virus.
  • The new investigation also revealed that antibiotic-resistant species can escape into the bloodstream, putting patients at greater risk for life-threatening secondary infections.
  • These antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in the gut were also observed to have migrated into the bloodstream in 20% of patients.
  • If any bacteria group made up a majority of the bacteria living in the gut, they were considered dominant.

Texas Children's Hospital Celebrates 20th Anniversary of its Pioneering Lung Transplant Program

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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HOUSTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty years ago this month, the Lung Transplant Program at Texas Children's Hospital was launched. Since October 2002, Texas Children's transplant team has performed 240 pediatric lung transplants.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty years ago this month, the Lung Transplant Program at Texas Children's Hospital was launched.
  • "We are honored to meet this remarkable milestone it's not just about the number of transplants our team has performed; it's about how many children's lives have been saved through the Lung Transplant Program here at Texas Children's Hospital," said Mark A. Wallace , President and CEO of Texas Children's Hospital.
  • Over the last decade, Texas Children's has performed more infant lung transplants than any other hospital in the nation.
  • Now, because of the Lung Transplant Program at Texas Children's, these young patients can receive their care closer to home.

Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi and Dr. Flor Muñoz Receive the Houston Mayor's 2022 Hispanic Heritage Award in Healthcare

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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HOUSTON, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two innovative Houstonians with Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine received the Mayor's 2022 Hispanic Heritage Award in healthcare today. Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi, co-director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and professor and associate dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, and Dr. Flor Muñoz, director of transplant infectious diseases at Texas Children's Hospital and an associate professor of pediatrics – infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine, officially received the award jointly during a proclamation ceremony today at City Hall.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two innovative Houstonians with Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine received the Mayor's 2022 Hispanic Heritage Award in healthcare today.
  • Dr. Bottazzi has led numerous community events to educate Latinos about COVID-19 vaccine development and served on local and national task forces.
  • "I am honored and humbled to receive, jointly with Dr. Muoz, this award and celebrate our Central American heritage.
  • "It is a true honor to receive the Mayor's Hispanic Heritage Award for Healthcare along with Dr. Bottazzi.