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 GE HealthCare’s growing list of medical institutions conducting human subject research studies with its novel photon counting CTi technology further expands with the addition of Stanford Medicine

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Monday, October 9, 2023

Altogether, it has the promise to be a substantial step forward for CT imaging that can potentially benefit millions of patients worldwide.

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  • Altogether, it has the promise to be a substantial step forward for CT imaging that can potentially benefit millions of patients worldwide.
  • Photon counting technology marks what is probably the most significant technological advancement in CT in more than a decade, and perhaps longer.”
    Stanford Medicine researchers will facilitate human subject research and produce technical feedback to test and help advance GE HealthCare’s photon counting CT technology with Deep Silicon.
  • From the first x-ray machines to the first silicon-based photon counting prototype, GE HealthCare is committed to pioneering next generation imaging technology.
  • GEiv researchers began studying photon counting CT in 1993 and developed the world’s first photon counting CT prototype using cadmium-based detectors in 2006.

Florida Blue Foundation announces $3.1 million in grants to 10 organizations to enhance mental health support

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Monday, October 16, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate for the state's Blue Cross Blue Shield plan, announced a $3.1 million investment to enhance mental health for children, teens, families and older adults.

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  • Geraghty made the announcement in Tampa just before hosting a community conversation on youth mental health with area nonprofit organizations, mental health experts and teens.
  • Over the past four years, Florida Blue Foundation has awarded 51 grants totaling $16.5 million to nonprofit organizations addressing mental health needs in Florida.
  • The 10 organizations receiving grants include:
    AMIkids, Inc. (Tampa Bay) - The Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) initiative provides preventative youth mental health education throughout Florida.
  • Together with the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health , the Florida Center will advance mental well-being for Florida's young children and their families by helping mental health clinicians earn the credential: Endorsement for Culturally Relevant, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health®.

Unveil HOPETREK: Your Specialist in All-scenario, Intelligent Energy Solutions

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Unyielding in Hopetrek's commitment to being the expert in all-scenario intelligent energy solutions, Hopetrek harnesses the power of technology to create energy-centric systems.

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  • Unyielding in Hopetrek's commitment to being the expert in all-scenario intelligent energy solutions, Hopetrek harnesses the power of technology to create energy-centric systems.
  • By exploring and harnessing sustainable energy, Hopetrek transforms it into practical, everyday solutions, infusing vitality and convenience into your life.
  • Hopetrek aims to sculpt an intelligent, safe and efficient energy storage system, allowing you to experience the transformative power of clean energy.
  • Additionally, Smart Car Charging, Intelligent Grid Recognition, and a sturdy "Grip & Go" handle combine for optimal performance and effortless mobility.

Masimo Receives EU MDR CE Mark for LiDCO® Module for Hemodynamic Monitoring

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Monday, October 9, 2023

The LiDCO BIC module is designed to connect to multi-patient monitoring platforms, like the Masimo Root® Patient Monitoring and Connectivity Hub, to provide advanced hemodynamic monitoring.

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  • The LiDCO BIC module is designed to connect to multi-patient monitoring platforms, like the Masimo Root® Patient Monitoring and Connectivity Hub, to provide advanced hemodynamic monitoring.
  • With this solution, clinicians can easily add LiDCO hemodynamic monitoring – with its one-of-a-kind versatile PulseCO® algorithm – to their Root patient monitoring hubs.
  • For the first time, there is now a solution that can enable hemodynamic monitoring alongside other supported parameters without having a dedicated hemodynamic monitoring box.
  • Combining Masimo rainbow® Pulse CO-Oximetry and LiDCO hemodynamic monitoring brings the potential for significant new insights into patient status.

Advice Engagement Platform Lumiant Launches Academy to Help Financial Professionals Master Values-Based Advice

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

Its goal is to empower advisors in effectively leveraging technology and delivering a values-based advice experience to their clients.

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  • Its goal is to empower advisors in effectively leveraging technology and delivering a values-based advice experience to their clients.
  • The growing trend of clients distancing themselves from traditional financial advice in favor of alternative solutions presents a challenge that cannot be ignored.
  • The Lumiant Academy responds to this pressing issue by providing advisors with the tools to integrate Lumiant into their advice methods seamlessly.
  • “With the introduction of the Lumiant Advice Experience Academy, we can transition advisors from the 'salesman' role to that of an 'architect.'

ivWatch Announces "Pain Should Not Be Silenced" Gallery Exhibition to Pay Tribute to Patients Who Have Suffered IV Extravasation Injuries

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Friday, October 13, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore. , Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ivWatch, LLC, the IV safety company, today announced its launch of a gallery exhibit entitled "Pain Should Not Be Silenced" in its booth at the Association for Vascular Access annual conference being held here from October 14-17th. The campaign seeks to move beyond the artifice of medical advertising and pay tribute to those who have suffered from severe IV extravasation injuries. These injuries are usually hidden from the public. Today, clinicians, patients, and parents are courageous – they want to educate, empower, and have a voice to change these outcomes instead of turning a blind eye.

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  • The campaign seeks to move beyond the artifice of medical advertising and pay tribute to those who have suffered from severe IV extravasation injuries.
  • Today, clinicians, patients, and parents are courageous – they want to educate, empower, and have a voice to change these outcomes instead of turning a blind eye.
  • The gallery exhibit is designed to show the human realities and devastations of IV extravasation injuries, specifically in NICU settings.
  • "Our unique approach was to create an unexpected gallery of the harsh realities created by IV injuries, which happen every single day.

WHAT'S NEW: 2024 Lexus IS 300/350/500

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

For 2024, the IS line broadens its available options with the addition of the IS 300 F SPORT and F SPORT Design grades.

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  • For 2024, the IS line broadens its available options with the addition of the IS 300 F SPORT and F SPORT Design grades.
  • For 2024, all IS 500 models will come standard with black outside mirrors with dark chrome trim.
  • Lexus Driving Signature is a key pillar of the Lexus Next Chapter and represents a fundamental shift in our product development process and culture.
  • The 2024 IS comes standard with Lexus Safety System+ 2.5, which brings a suite of key active safety features to the vehicle.

OpenText AI Enables Smarter Organizations

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), the information company, today announced the latest release of its Cloud Editions (CE) 23.4, which includes OpenText Aviator artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that carry through the company's innovation roadmap. For over a decade, OpenText has been helping organizations manage and secure large complex data sets from IoT and robotics, to natural language processing, to complex systems and generative AI. OpenText Aviator empowers organizations to swiftly act on their data, make sharp decisions and evolve with intelligent tools that learn over time. OpenText Aviator uplevels information automation so organizations can easily make the AI pivot and conquer today's and tomorrow's business challenges.

Key Points: 
  • OpenText Aviator uplevels information automation so organizations can easily make the AI pivot and conquer today's and tomorrow's business challenges.
  • "OpenText has been developing AI capabilities for over a decade, and OpenText Aviators is an AI breakthrough for customers.
  • OpenText Aviator enables AI orchestration and the creation of information flows across multiple clouds and knowledge bases allowing organizations to address multiple AI use cases for their enterprise without having to move their data.
  • OpenText Aviator Lab is a partnership for experimentation with professional AI experts to help customers accelerate AI development through rapid prototyping, AI reference architectures in a secure sandbox environment.

VOXX International Corporation Reports its Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Financial Results

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The gross margin in the Fiscal 2024 second quarter was 25.2% as compared to 23.3% in the Fiscal 2023 second quarter, an increase of 190 basis points.

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  • The gross margin in the Fiscal 2024 second quarter was 25.2% as compared to 23.3% in the Fiscal 2023 second quarter, an increase of 190 basis points.
  • Net loss attributable to VOXX International Corporation in the Fiscal 2024 second quarter was $11.1 million as compared to a net loss attributable to VOXX International Corporation of $10.2 million in the comparable Fiscal 2023 period.
  • The Company reported a basic and diluted loss per share attributable to VOXX International Corporation of $0.47 in the Fiscal 2024 second quarter as compared to a basic and diluted loss per common share attributable to VOXX International Corporation of $0.42, in the comparable Fiscal 2023 period.
  • Net loss attributable to VOXX International Corporation in the Fiscal 2024 six-month period was $21.8 million as compared to a net loss attributable to VOXX International Corporation of $16.7 million in the comparable Fiscal 2023 period.

Kickstarter Campaign for BEAVERLAB Davcarve L1 to Launch October 10 with Discounts for Early Bird Supporters

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

HONG KONG, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BEAVERLAB, the company that has been at the forefront of engraving and cutter technology, is launching a Kickstarter campaign for Davcarve L1, the world's first dual-laser, multi-modules engraver and cutter.

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  • The Kickstarter campaign begins Tuesday, October 10 with preferential prices up to 51 PERCENT off for early supporters of the world's most comprehensive and cost-effective laser engraver.
  • The Davcarve L1 seamlessly works with nearly all materials, offering a world of possibilities through its versatile multi-modules system.
  • With 10,000rpm ER11 spindle and 3.175mm spring collet, the CNC module will transform the Davcarve L1 into a powerful CNC router machine.
  • Davcarve L1 has obtained CE, FCC, FDA and RoHS certifications and all of its products and accessories adhere to international safety standards.