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PharmaLedger Reaches 30+ Members Demonstrating the Ecosystem Trend in Digital Health

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

"The growing and increasingly diverse PLA membership reaffirms our belief in the power of building an ecosystem as a progressive path--and a fundamental necessity--for enlightened organizations. It fills me with great joy to witness the growing relevance of PharmaLedger and to see the industry embracing our message of the need for a shared infrastructure in digital healthcare." Clarisse Dias da Mota, VP EO&S, PharmaLedger Association

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  • BASEL, Switzerland, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PharmaLedger Association, a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a secure and reliable Digital Trust Ecosystem in healthcare, announces the addition of its newest members.
  • These new members further solidify the Association's position as a catalyst for transformation in the supply chain, clinical trials, and health data spaces.
  • "The growing and increasingly diverse PLA membership reaffirms our belief in the power of building an ecosystem as a progressive path--and a fundamental necessity--for enlightened organizations.
  • The increasing digitalization of all areas of society makes collaborations of this type crucial for the realization of a true Digital Trust Ecosystem in Healthcare."

PharmaLedger Reaches 30+ Members Demonstrating the Ecosystem Trend in Digital Health

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

"The growing and increasingly diverse PLA membership reaffirms our belief in the power of building an ecosystem as a progressive path--and a fundamental necessity--for enlightened organizations. It fills me with great joy to witness the growing relevance of PharmaLedger and to see the industry embracing our message of the need for a shared infrastructure in digital healthcare." Clarisse Dias da Mota, VP EO&S, PharmaLedger Association

Key Points: 
  • BASEL, Switzerland, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The PharmaLedger Association, a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a secure and reliable Digital Trust Ecosystem in healthcare, announces the addition of its newest members.
  • These new members further solidify the Association's position as a catalyst for transformation in the supply chain, clinical trials, and health data spaces.
  • "The growing and increasingly diverse PLA membership reaffirms our belief in the power of building an ecosystem as a progressive path--and a fundamental necessity--for enlightened organizations.
  • The increasing digitalization of all areas of society makes collaborations of this type crucial for the realization of a true Digital Trust Ecosystem in Healthcare."

ZAP Surgical Receives National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) Approval in China

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in the field of surgical robotics, today announced that the company received National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approval in China for its ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform.

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  • ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in the field of surgical robotics, today announced that the company received National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approval in China for its ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    ZAP-X was previously granted NMPA’s Chinese Medical Device Evaluation (CMDE) Green Pathway, an accelerated path for the examination and approval of innovative medical devices.
  • PLAGH 301 is the largest hospital in China with more than 20,000 outpatient treatments per day.
  • “Following an intensive, multi-year effort we’re incredibly excited that the ZAP-X has finally received its regulatory approval in China,” said Dr. John R. Adler, Stanford Professor of Neurosurgery and Founder & Chief Executive Officer of ZAP Surgical Systems.

University of Phoenix Announces Agreement With Northeastern Junior College

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

University of Phoenix is pleased to announce a new academic agreement with Northeastern Junior College that supports building pathways from community college courses to higher degrees at the University.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to announce a new academic agreement with Northeastern Junior College that supports building pathways from community college courses to higher degrees at the University.
  • The agreement, called a 3+1 Transfer Pathway Program, allows Northeastern Junior College students to save on the cost of their education by spending three years completing general course requirements at the community college and as little as one year to complete their bachelor’s degree at University of Phoenix.
  • Director of Community College Strategy for University of Phoenix, Kellie Stubblefield, says the agreement with Northeastern Junior College fills an important function for both students and employers.
  • University of Phoenix has established community college education service agreements across the U.S. Community college students transferring into University of Phoenix can save $144 on every 3-credit course at the University and lock in with the fixed tuition rate for the completion of their degree program.

Global Biodegradable Plastic Market to 2028: Growing Awareness of the Impact of Plastic Waste on the Environment Fuels the Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

The biodegradable plastic market refers to the production and sale of plastic materials that can decompose naturally, without causing harm to the environment.

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  • The biodegradable plastic market refers to the production and sale of plastic materials that can decompose naturally, without causing harm to the environment.
  • The global biodegradable plastic market is segmented by type, end-use, application, and region.
  • The growing awareness of the impact of plastic waste on the environment is driving demand for biodegradable plastics.
  • Governments around the world are implementing regulations to reduce plastic waste and promote the use of biodegradable plastics.

ECRI Completes Evaluation of the Pigmented Lesion Assay (PLA), the Foundational Assay for the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced that ECRI completed its evaluation of the Pigmented Lesion Assay (PLA), the foundational assay for the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT), and changed its rating from ‘Inconclusive’ to ‘Somewhat Favorable’.

Key Points: 
  • DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced that ECRI completed its evaluation of the Pigmented Lesion Assay (PLA), the foundational assay for the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT), and changed its rating from ‘Inconclusive’ to ‘Somewhat Favorable’.
  • ECRI is an independent, nonprofit organization focused on healthcare technology evaluation and safety to improve quality, reduce cost and achieve better outcomes across all healthcare settings.
  • “ECRI recently concluded an unbiased assessment of our clinical data for the DMT,” said Chris Murphy, senior director of payer access, DermTech.
  • “ECRI determined that our test may inform clinician decision-making to recommend surveillance rather than biopsy for uncertain lesions with low melanoma risk.

Bioplastics Industry Size Expected to Expands with Rising Trends for Biodegradable Products - Grand View Research, Inc.

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The food & beverage and consumer goods manufacturers expect eco-friendly products to be sought to minimize energy costs, waste and carbon footprint.

Key Points: 
  • The food & beverage and consumer goods manufacturers expect eco-friendly products to be sought to minimize energy costs, waste and carbon footprint.
  • For instance, corn starch has gained ground in surgical devices and food- packaging and –bags, prompting forward-looking companies to foster their footprint.
  • The flourishing healthcare sector in the U.S., U.K., China and India has expedited the penetration of biopharma plastics.
  • The prevalence of cancer has compelled industry leaders to invest in the portfolio.

Bioplastics Industry Size Expected to Expands with Rising Trends for Biodegradable Products - Grand View Research, Inc.

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The food & beverage and consumer goods manufacturers expect eco-friendly products to be sought to minimize energy costs, waste and carbon footprint.

Key Points: 
  • The food & beverage and consumer goods manufacturers expect eco-friendly products to be sought to minimize energy costs, waste and carbon footprint.
  • For instance, corn starch has gained ground in surgical devices and food- packaging and –bags, prompting forward-looking companies to foster their footprint.
  • The flourishing healthcare sector in the U.S., U.K., China and India has expedited the penetration of biopharma plastics.
  • The prevalence of cancer has compelled industry leaders to invest in the portfolio.

Regal Lager Launches Terra Premium Plant-Based Diapers and Wipes in the United States and Canada

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

ATLANTA, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baby and children's products distributor, Regal Lager, announced today that it is now distributing New Zealand based Terra's premium plant-based diapers and wipes in the U.S. and Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Terra Diapers and Training Pants are made from 85% plant-based materials and boast 360 degree absorbency, instant dryness, and 12+ hours of protection against wetness.
  • Terra's eco-friendly wipes are made from 100% biodegradable FSC-certified bamboo fiber (not bamboo viscose) and 99.5+% pure New Zealand water.
  • Terra's Bamboo Wipes are available in three options:
    Using crystal clear New Zealand water, Terra Wipes provide a naturally simple, yet nourishing cleanse for your baby.
  • "Regal Lager is thrilled to offer Terra's unparalleled diapers and wipes to parents in North America and cannot wait to see the positive effect the products have on their daily lives," said Bengt Lager, President of Regal Lager.

Study Confirms DISCERN™ Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostic Projected to Save Nearly $5 Million Over Three Years for Medicare Advantage Plans, Avoids Inappropriate Prescribing of New, Expensive Medications

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Results from the study show the DISCERN test, the only autopsy-validated skin test to detect AD, even in people recently diagnosed with dementia, can save nearly $5 million in just three years for a Medicare Advantage plan with one million beneficiaries.

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  • Results from the study show the DISCERN test, the only autopsy-validated skin test to detect AD, even in people recently diagnosed with dementia, can save nearly $5 million in just three years for a Medicare Advantage plan with one million beneficiaries.
  • “Ensuring patients receive accurate diagnoses is of growing urgency as upcoming AD drugs elicit safety concerns and rising costs for the US.
  • Considering the newly available anti-amyloid drugs, improving diagnostic accuracy in the community setting will likely increase the cost savings to the plans.
  • This becomes even more problematic when evaluating treatment options for patients in the early stages of dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI).