Health status of Asian Americans

Transitioning from "Disease-Centric" to "Person-Centered": Advancements in Aging Research, Medical Education, and International Collaboration from NYCU

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Knowledge, Conditional sentence, WHO, Faculty, United Kingdom, Ageing, National Center for Theoretical Sciences, Physics, Health status of Asian Americans, Medical school, Education, Physician, Welfare, Disability studies, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University School of Law, Deficit spending, Research, Exercise, Dementia, Multimedia, Ministry, Rehabilitation, Growth, School, Ministry of Health and Welfare (South Korea), Curriculum, World Health Organization, Risk, Factorization of polynomials, Multimorbidity, NYCU, Student, TIGER, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Video, Disability, Language, Anxiety, Patient, Hospital, Diagnosis, Communication, Sarcopenia, Nursing, Health, Geriatrics, Medicine

In such circumstances, relying solely on disease-centric approaches to assess their care needs would result in significant gaps in care planning.

Key Points: 
  • In such circumstances, relying solely on disease-centric approaches to assess their care needs would result in significant gaps in care planning.
  • Henceforth, there exists a pressing necessity for interdisciplinary collaboration and communication among diverse institutions in the foreseeable future.
  • However, the integration of knowledge and resources emerges as the pivotal approach to address the challenges posed by an aging society.
  • NYCU is the exclusive medical institution in Taiwan that mandates geriatrics as a required course in its program.

Lung Association Launches 'COPD for Life' to Enhance Lives of People Living with Long-Term COPD

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Canadian Lung Association, Woman, Research, Health status of Asian Americans, Education, Literature, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, American Lung Association, Emphysema, Life, Quality of life, Lung, Disease, Disability, COPD Awareness Month, Self-management, Anxiety, Patient, Immunology, Diagnosis, Death, Pharmaceutical industry, Nursing, Sanofi, COPD

CHICAGO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a life-long chronic lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. During COPD Awareness Month in November, the American Lung Association launched the new "COPD for Life" campaign, with support from Sanofi and Regeneron, to help people who have been living with the disease for ten or more years live better, more active and enjoyable lives.

Key Points: 
  • COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe.
  • Women, people of lower socioeconomic status, and those living in rural areas have a greater likelihood of developing COPD and poor disease-related outcomes.
  • As a part of this campaign, the Lung Association conducted a comprehensive review of literature to examine how to best help people living with COPD.
  • The Lung Association will provide resources that are more accessible to those carrying the highest burden of COPD.

Fluoride: very high levels in water associated with cognitive impairment in children

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Tooth decay, Science, Groundwater, Water supply, Element, Health status of Asian Americans, Ageing, Water, Health, Food, Deficit spending, Neurotoxicology and Teratology, Fluorosis, Neurological disorder, Learning, DSM-IV codes, Drinking water, Association, Lead, Arsenic, Brain, Culture, World, Teratology, Memory, Tulane University, Bottled water

It suggests a link between high fluoride levels in water and cognitive impairment in children.

Key Points: 
  • It suggests a link between high fluoride levels in water and cognitive impairment in children.
  • The study, published in the journal Neurotoxicology and Teratology, was based on 74 children in Ethiopia who were exposed to high fluoride in drinking water – averaging 7.6 milligrams per litre.
  • This latest study found that children drinking water with high levels of fluoride performed worse in tests designed to evaluate new learning and memory.
  • The recent paper did not find a strong association between high fluoride in drinking water and the mental abilities of children aged five to 14 years.

Quectel Achieves ISO 26262 ASIL B Automotive Functional Safety Certifications as Well as ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity Management System Certification

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Technology, Semiconductor, Vehicle Technology, Automotive, Security, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Electronic Design Automation, Autonomous Driving, Vehicles, IOT (Internet of Things), Internet of things, Tier, ASIL, Health status of Asian Americans, CSO, Temperature, CL2, Certification, CMMI, Multimedia, Software, GNSS, Bureau Veritas, IATF, RTK, Safety, Scaled Composites Tier One, Automation, ISO, Death, BV, Medical device, Satellite navigation device

This milestone confirms that Quectel has successfully established a complete set of robust functional safety management process system in accordance with ISO 26262 standards, providing continuous support for the design and manufacturing of products that adhere to international safety standards.

Key Points: 
  • This milestone confirms that Quectel has successfully established a complete set of robust functional safety management process system in accordance with ISO 26262 standards, providing continuous support for the design and manufacturing of products that adhere to international safety standards.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231102951870/en/
    Quectel achieves ISO 26262 ASIL B automotive functional safety certifications as well as ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity Management System certification (Photo: Business Wire)
    In addition, Quectel's LG69T (AB) automotive-grade GNSS module has received certification for meeting the stringent requirements of ISO 26262 ASIL B metrics, which underscores the LG69T (AB)'s ability to fulfill functional safety requirements, positioning it as a dependable solution for global automotive manufacturers and Tier-one suppliers.
  • In addition to obtaining ISO 26262 functional safety process certification, Quectel has earned other crucial certifications, including ISO/SAE 21434 Automotive Cybersecurity Management System certification which indicates the company’s organizational and engineering processes for cybersecurity are compliant with international standards, as well as ISO 27001 Product Information Security Management System certification, ASPICE CL2, CMMI Level 3, and IATF 16949:2016 Automotive Quality Management System certification.
  • These certifications underscore Quectel's focus in providing high-quality, secure, and compliant automotive products and solutions to global partners in the automotive industry.

HealthNEXT Enters Global Market: Building a Worldwide Movement for Cultures of Health and Well-being in the Workplace

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Well, Research, Health status of Asian Americans, Workforce, Organization, Culture, Partnership, Cognate, Public, Safety, Management, Health

UNIONVILLE, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HealthNEXT, the pioneering organization dedicated to fostering corporate cultures of health and well-being, is proud to announce its global expansion.

Key Points: 
  • UNIONVILLE, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HealthNEXT , the pioneering organization dedicated to fostering corporate cultures of health and well-being, is proud to announce its global expansion.
  • With a proven track record of success in enhancing health, well-being, and safety in workplace environments, HealthNEXT is uniquely suited to take this transformative approach beyond borders.
  • From a global view to a domestic lens, HealthNEXT is shaping a future where workplaces thrive, employees flourish, and communities are healthier."
  • Cognate Health , in Ireland, and Positive Medicine , located in New Zealand, have embraced the culture of health and well-being philosophy.

IKS Health Purchases AQuity Solutions to Create the Most Comprehensive Provider of Administrative, Clinical and Financial Services for Healthcare Organizations in the U.S.

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Digital, Health status of Asian Americans, Health care, HIPAA, Black Book, Synthetic media, Health, Acquisition, Clinician, Environment, Digital health, Adolescent community reinforcement approach, Partnership, Hospital, EHR, IKS, Investment, Patient, Pharmaceutical industry, Abridge, KLAS, CARY

DALLAS and CARY, N.C., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IKS Health, the premier global solution that revitalizes the clinician-patient relationship while empowering healthcare organizations to thrive, today announced the acquisition of AQuity Solutions, a Best in KLAS industry leader in tech-enabled clinical documentation, medical coding, and revenue integrity solutions for healthcare, as a wholly-owned subsidiary for $200 million.

Key Points: 
  • This acquisition advances IKS Health's Care Enablement Platform, consisting of technology and service offerings that span Revenue Optimization, Clinical Support, Value-based care, and Digital Health solutions.
  • Specifically, AQuity's rich datasets enable IKS to rapidly mature and scale its proprietary AI solutions with critical expertise and guidance from Reinforced Learning Through Human Feedback (RLHF).
  • By alleviating these administrative, clinical, and financial burdens, IKS empowers clinicians to focus on their core purpose: delivering exceptional care.
  • As margin pressures increase, IKS also helps healthcare enterprises meet the moment with advanced, proactive solutions that reduce costs and increase top line growth.

Minnesota Zoo caring for two orphaned sea otter pups

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 27, 2023
Female, Survival, Otter, Health status of Asian Americans, Life, Alaska SeaLife Center, Swimming, Multimedia, Eating, Minnesota Zoo, Mother, Partnership, Animal

APPLE VALLEY, Minn., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sea otter pups are highly dependent on their mothers during their first several months of life. When a pup becomes orphaned, their chance of survival is drastically reduced.

Key Points: 
  • APPLE VALLEY, Minn., Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sea otter pups are highly dependent on their mothers during their first several months of life.
  • Fortunately, the future of two recently orphaned female sea otter pups looks more optimistic thanks to the quick actions of Alaska SeaLife Center and their partnership with the Minnesota Zoo.
  • After receiving initial triage care in Alaska, the pups have been brought to the Minnesota Zoo to continue receiving 24/7 care.
  • "We have separate spaces set up for each of the otters," explained Kurt Heizmann, Minnesota Zoo Director of Animal Care.

Ezoic Launches Ad Revenue Index 2.0: Exposing Global Display Ad Rates By Niche

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Knowledge, Data, Intelligence, Health status of Asian Americans, Index, Multimedia, Publishing

The Ad Revenue Index displays a global composite of ad rates from across websites earning revenue from programmatic display ads.

Key Points: 
  • The Ad Revenue Index displays a global composite of ad rates from across websites earning revenue from programmatic display ads.
  • Ezoic released the Ad Revenue Index v2.0 as a part of Customer Week ; which began on October 23.
  • The new index boasts a new series of reports that headline the Index additions, called the Niche Trends Index.
  • The new and improved Ad Revenue Index v2.0 and Niche Trends Index are now available, on adrevenueindex.ezoic.com or can be found on Ezoic's website as well.

Association of Black Cardiologists Awards Over $125,000 in Scholarships to Promising Minority Medical Students

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
STEM, Health status of Asian Americans, Association of Black Cardiologists, Black, Association of American Medical Colleges, Health equity, PULSE, American Medical Association, Cardiology, Workforce, JAMA Cardiology, Whitley Stokes (physician), Spirit, ABC, Medicine, Student, Aptitude, Health, Overalls, Patient, Nursing

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) will award scholarships to fifteen minority medical students from across the country.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) will award scholarships to fifteen minority medical students from across the country.
  • Of the students selected this year, five will receive the Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship for Medical Students and ten have been chosen to receive the ABC/Biosense Webster Scholarship for Medical Students .
  • ABC established the first scholarship for medical students of color in 1984, named after its founder, Dr. Williams, as part of its workforce diversity initiatives to support future cardiologists.
  • Additionally, a report from the Association of American Medical Colleges (2019) found that less than 4% of medical school faculty are Black.

Hastily Arranged "Listening Sessions" on Access to Essential Maternity Services by the Healey-Driscoll Administration Scheduled for Tonight and Next Week

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 20, 2023
Georgia Department of Public Health, National Nurses United, Birthing center, Child, Maternal health, Attention, Health status of Asian Americans, UMass Memorial Health, Health, Public health, Administration, Commonwealth, Multimedia, Death, DPH, Chamber of Central Mass South, BIPOC, Travel, MNA, Eye, Public, Woman, Birth control, Nursing

LEOMINSTER, Mass., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Nurses Association is issuing this statement so that the public is aware of a series of so called "listening sessions" the Governor's office has scheduled for tonight and next week on the issue of access to essential maternal child health services. The notice of all these sessions was just advertised by the state less than 24 hours ago, as we are heading into a weekend with no advertising to the general public, and no concerted outreach to existing community coalitions, advocates or legislators who have been actively involved in efforts to address the loss of 11 maternity programs in recent years, each of which have already been deemed essential by the Department of Public Health to preserving access to maternity services in those communities. The full list of sessions can be found here.

Key Points: 
  • "We are extremely disappointed that the Administration has provided such short notice to participants regarding the Maternal Health Listening Sessions.
  • This is not a process designed to gather substantive feedback," said Katie Murphy, president of the Massachusetts Nurses Association.
  • In each case, the state's Department of Public Health deemed the maternal health services "services are necessary for preserving access and health status within the service area."
  • There are several bills filed with the legislature to address the flawed essential services process:
    We strongly encourage the Healey-Driscoll Administration to look at a comprehensive overhaul of the essential services process with an eye towards preserving services.