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The Canadian Dermatology Association Announces 2023 Award Recipients

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Monday, June 19, 2023

OTTAWA, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is excited to announce this year’s recipients of its Member Awards and Public Education Awards.

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  • OTTAWA, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is excited to announce this year’s recipients of its Member Awards and Public Education Awards.
  • This award honours certified dermatologists who have made a lasting impact in dermatology through their professional accomplishments.
  • Dr. Peter Hull’s longstanding commitment to excellence in dermatology began in 1978 when he completed his dermatology training at the University of Pretoria.
  • The CDA Resident Writing Award recognizes dermatology residents who contribute and share their expertise and experiences within the dermatology community and have contributed significant knowledge in the dermatology field through publications.

Dr. Michele L. Ramien takes the helm as President of the Canadian Dermatology Association

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Monday, June 19, 2023

OTTAWA, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Michele L. Ramien as CDA President, effective June 16, 2023.

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  • OTTAWA, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Michele L. Ramien as CDA President, effective June 16, 2023.
  • Dr. Ramien plans to advocate for, protect, and support the interests of Certified Dermatologists and the specialty of dermatology during her appointment as President.
  • Dr. Ramien brings strategic leadership, clinical expertise, and a growth-oriented mindset to the CDA, and has held previous positions as President Elect and Vice-President of the association.
  • The CDA welcomes Dr. Ramien as President, Canadian Dermatology Association for a one-year term.

Jasper Therapeutics Announces Appointment of Edwin J. Tucker, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JSPR) (Jasper), a biotechnology company focused on development of briquilimab, a novel antibody therapy targeting c-Kit (CD117) to address diseases such as chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), lower to intermediate risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) as well as novel stem cell transplant conditioning regimes, today announced the appointment of Dr. Edwin J. Tucker as Jasper’s Chief Medical Officer. Concurrently, Jasper also announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel Adelman, who had been serving as Jasper’s Acting Chief Medical Officer, to its Scientific Advisory Board and to the position of Senior Clinical Advisor.

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  • Concurrently, Jasper also announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel Adelman, who had been serving as Jasper’s Acting Chief Medical Officer, to its Scientific Advisory Board and to the position of Senior Clinical Advisor.
  • He was most recently Chief Medical Officer at Goldfinch Bio, where he led clinical development and helped build the regulatory, medical affairs and clinical operations functions.
  • Dr. Adelman has held several leadership roles within the biopharma industry throughout his career, including Chief Medical Officer at Aimmune Therapeutics, Alvine Pharmaceuticals and Sunesis Pharmaceuticals.
  • In connection with the appointment of Dr. Tucker as its Chief Medical Officer, on June 12, 2023, Jasper granted Dr. Tucker an option to purchase 400,000 shares of voting common stock (the “Option”).

Avaya ENGAGE® 2023 Announces Guest Speakers: Chef and Humanitarian, José Andrés; Entrepreneur and AI Thought Leader, Rana el Kaliouby, PhD; Explorer and Performance Coach, Mark Pollock

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Avaya , a global leader in customer experience solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced José Andrés, Rana el Kaliouby, PhD, and Mark Pollock will be featured presenters at Avaya ENGAGE® 2023 .

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  • Avaya , a global leader in customer experience solutions to enhance and simplify communications and collaboration, today announced José Andrés, Rana el Kaliouby, PhD, and Mark Pollock will be featured presenters at Avaya ENGAGE® 2023 .
  • He will discuss how a culture of innovation and creativity not only leads to personal and organizational success, but also a better tomorrow for all.
  • Rana el Kaliouby, PhD: Egyptian-American scientist, entrepreneur, investor and an AI thought leader on a mission to humanize technology before it dehumanizes us.
  • Author of ‘Making It Happen,’ Mark is the subject of the acclaimed documentaries 'Blind Man Walking' and 'Unbreakable – The Mark Pollock Story.'

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Deniz Baysal, MD, FRCSC as a Distinguished Medical Professional for his contributions to the Orthopedic Field

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

FRESNO, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Deniz Baysal is acknowledged as a Distinguished Medical Professional for his contributions to the Orthopedic Field.

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  • FRESNO, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Deniz Baysal is acknowledged as a Distinguished Medical Professional for his contributions to the Orthopedic Field.
  • Dr. Baysal began his academic journey at the University of Calgary where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
  • He then attended the University of Alberta in 1998 where he received a degree from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.
  • He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Alberta and finished his fellowship in orthopedic trauma and reconstruction at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas Texas.

UK’s Nurse Margaret Wins the Coveted Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Margaret Helen Shepherd from UK has been announced as the winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023 in a prestigious award ceremony held at Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London.

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  • Margaret Helen Shepherd from UK has been announced as the winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023 in a prestigious award ceremony held at Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London.
  • On winning the award, Nurse Margaret said, “I am deeply humbled and grateful to receive the prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award.
  • Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare said, “We are honoured to announce Ms Margaret Helen Shepherd from the United Kingdom as the winner of this year's Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award.
  • We are privileged to offer Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award as a platform to share and honor the accomplishments of exceptional nurses from around the globe.”
    Ms. Alisha Moopen, Deputy Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare said, “Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award is a small yet significant expression of gratitude that aligns with this year's International Nurses Day theme, ‘Our Nurses.

IAAR site visitors meet with Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit to discuss collaboration with the American Canadian School of Medicine

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

HOUSTON, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Site visitors from the International Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR) met with Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and members of his cabinet on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, to discuss areas of cooperation between the Government of Dominica and the American Canadian School of Medicine.

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  • Site visitors from the International Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR) met with Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and members of his cabinet on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, to discuss areas of cooperation between the Government of Dominica and the American Canadian School of Medicine.
  • HOUSTON, May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Site visitors from the International Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR) met with Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and members of his cabinet on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, to discuss areas of cooperation between the Government of Dominica and the American Canadian School of Medicine.
  • Prime Minister Skerrit expressed full support for the American Canadian School of Medicine and its mission to provide high-quality medical education to students in the Commonwealth of Dominica and from other countries.
  • The American Canadian School of Medicine is a leading medical school located in the Commonwealth of Dominica, offering MD degree programs in medicine.

Many people are tired of grappling with long COVID – here are some evidence-based ways to counter it

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

She developed COVID-19 during the 2020 Christmas holiday and saw me during the summer of 2021.

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  • She developed COVID-19 during the 2020 Christmas holiday and saw me during the summer of 2021.
  • After months of waiting, she finally had an appointment at our post-COVID-19 clinic at the University of Virginia.
  • Patients report that their symptoms, or the severity of them, fluctuate over time, which makes diagnosis and treatment difficult.

A response to infection

    • This suggests that the illness we see following a bout with COVID-19 may be part of a patient’s response to the infection.
    • But doctors and researchers do not yet know why some patients go on to have persistent symptoms.

Dealing with fatigue

    • Chronic fatigue can greatly affect quality of life.
    • Rest or sleep do typically relieve the fatigue.
    • There is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment; the severity and frequency of post-exertional malaise varies from person to person.

Signs and symptoms


    Fatigue following any illness is common, as is exercise intolerance. So when should you see a medical professional? Diagnostic testing for post-exertional malaise exists, but it’s not readily available to all patients. These questions may provide clues to whether or not you are experiencing it:
    All of these can be clues to discuss with your primary care provider, who may want to do additional testing to confirm the diagnosis, such as a two-day cardiopulmonary exercise test. Before your appointment, there are a few things you can do at home that may help.

Taking it easy

    • The Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Intensive Care Society, both in the U.K., developed what they call the 3Ps – Pace, Plan and Prioritize.
    • Pacing yourself means breaking down activities into smaller stretches with frequent breaks rather than doing it all at once.
    • An example would be to climb a few steps and then rest for 30 seconds, instead of climbing all the stairs at once.

Focusing on the breathing

    • Some patients with long COVID develop abnormal breathing patterns, including shallow rapid breathing, known as hyperventilating, or breath-holding.
    • Symptoms of abnormal breathing patterns include frequent yawning, throat-clearing, experiencing pins-and-needles sensations, palpitations and chest pain.
    • Don’t ignore these symptoms, because they can be signs of serious medical problems like heart attacks and abnormal heart rhythms.
    • If you take one breath every five seconds, you will be breathing 12 breaths per minute.

The road to recovery

    • As we worked with her, we discovered she had multiple reasons for her symptoms.
    • In the meantime, people should be cautious about using medications that are not proved to help – and if you’re having symptoms, get evaluated.

LifeLabs Promotes Dr. Cathy Ross to Vice President of Medical and Quality Affairs, Driving Growth and Quality Healthcare Services Nationwide

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Dr. Ross's appointment marks an exciting new chapter in LifeLabs' growth story and underscores its commitment to building strong relationships and delivering high-quality healthcare services.

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  • Dr. Ross's appointment marks an exciting new chapter in LifeLabs' growth story and underscores its commitment to building strong relationships and delivering high-quality healthcare services.
  • "We are thrilled to have Dr. Cathy Ross leading our Med-Sci and Quality teams," said Charles Brown, CEO of LifeLabs.
  • "During her time with LifeLabs, Dr. Ross has built trusted relationships internally and externally and clearly understands LifeLabs' customers' needs.
  • As Vice President of Medical and Quality Affairs, Dr. Ross will oversee LifeLabs' Medical Science and Quality teams nationwide, playing a critical role in its operations and supporting LifeLabs' strategic objectives.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Joey Kevin Grochmal as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions as a Physician and Professor

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

HOUSTON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joey Kevin Grochmal is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions as a Physician and Professor.

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  • HOUSTON, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joey Kevin Grochmal is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions as a Physician and Professor.
  • Dr. Grochmal pursued higher education at the University of Alberta in Canada where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience.
  • Dr. Grochmal is a highly sought after professional and serves as an attending physician and Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery with the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston Texas.
  • The doctor would like to thank his mentors, Rajiv Midha, MD, MSc, R. John Hurlbert, MD, and Marjorie Wang, MD.