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RGC to conduct vital responsible marketing and advertising research

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Monday, August 8, 2022

Independent research funding from Flutter Entertainment set to support first-of-its-kind baseline research to inform global marketing and advertising standards in gambling for Operators and Regulators.

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  • Independent research funding from Flutter Entertainment set to support first-of-its-kind baseline research to inform global marketing and advertising standards in gambling for Operators and Regulators.
  • TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is pleased to announce that it has received funding from global sports betting, gaming and entertainment provider Flutter Entertainment to conduct ground breaking research on marketing and advertising in the online gambling industry.
  • This multi-phase project will assess evidence from research featuring best-practice potential for responsible marketing and advertising practices as well as insights from regulators and operators that will help identify opportunities for quality improvement.
  • Through these processes, RGC will contribute to building a world class responsible gambling framework in Ontario and influence responsible gambling policies and practices around the globe.

Smith+Nephew to showcase latest innovations for sports medicine joint repair at 2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

WHEN:Friday, July 15th (12:00 - 1:00pm)in the OLC Mobile Lab, housed on the AOSSM Exhibit floor.

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  • WHEN:Friday, July 15th (12:00 - 1:00pm)in the OLC Mobile Lab, housed on the AOSSM Exhibit floor.
  • Smith+Nephew will host a first-ever Virtual Reality Experience designed to aid procedure learning featuring NOVOSTITCH PRO for horizontal cleavage tear repair.
  • An examination of various approaches and pearls of LET and a discussion on evidence based outcomes in ACL-R.
  • Expert faculty panel discussion on the use of REGENETEN, a bioinductive implant, in gluteus medius repair.

Smith+Nephew launches Clinical Support App to help reduce practice variation in wound care

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

The WOUND COMPASS Clinical Support App is a comprehensive digital support tool for health care professionals that aids wound assessment and decision-making to help reduce practice variation.

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  • The WOUND COMPASS Clinical Support App is a comprehensive digital support tool for health care professionals that aids wound assessment and decision-making to help reduce practice variation.
  • With limited wound care education and experience, this has contributed to significant challenges with practice variation.
  • The WOUND COMPASS Clinical Support App has been piloted and validated with more than 70 clinicians through more than 400 assessments.
  • World Union of Wound Healing Societies (2020) Strategies to reduce practice variation in wound assessment and management: The T.I.M.E.

Smith+Nephew launches Clinical Support App to help reduce practice variation in wound care

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

The WOUND COMPASS Clinical Support App is a comprehensive digital support tool for health care professionals that aids wound assessment and decision-making to help reduce practice variation.

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  • The WOUND COMPASS Clinical Support App is a comprehensive digital support tool for health care professionals that aids wound assessment and decision-making to help reduce practice variation.
  • With limited wound care education and experience, this has contributed to significant challenges with practice variation.
  • The WOUND COMPASS Clinical Support App has been piloted and validated with more than 70 clinicians through more than 400 assessments.
  • World Union of Wound Healing Societies (2020) Strategies to reduce practice variation in wound assessment and management: The T.I.M.E.

Smith+Nephew introduces smart glasses into the operating room to enable remote technical support for UK surgeons during procedures

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Monday, July 11, 2022

By providing customers with smart surgery glasses, Smith+Nephew representatives can 'see' through the eyes of the surgeon, instrumentalist nurse, or any healthcare professional using them,enabling continuous remote support before, during, and after surgical interventions.

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  • By providing customers with smart surgery glasses, Smith+Nephew representatives can 'see' through the eyes of the surgeon, instrumentalist nurse, or any healthcare professional using them,enabling continuous remote support before, during, and after surgical interventions.
  • "This new partnership will enable our team to deliver the highest possible expertise exactly when our customers and patients need it.
  • At the same time, I believe enhancing our ability to support our customers remotely serves patient safety and sustainability to great effect."
  • The multi-year agreement with Rods&Cones allows Smith+Nephew to scale its remote support capability for customers, enabling connectivity with specialist surgeons during minimally invasive surgery.

Smith+Nephew announces first robotic-assisted surgery using its LEGION™ CONCELOC™ Cementless Total Knee System

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

LONDON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Smith+Nephew (LSE: SN), (NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces the first robotic-assisted surgery using its LEGION CONCELOC Cementless Total Knee System was performed by Dr. Cyna Khalily, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee in Louisville, KY.

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  • LONDON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Smith+Nephew (LSE: SN), (NYSE: SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces the first robotic-assisted surgery using its LEGION CONCELOC Cementless Total Knee System was performed by Dr. Cyna Khalily, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee in Louisville, KY.
    Smith+Nephew is the only medical device company to offer both total and partial cementless knee implants, and now, a robotic-assisted solution for cementless total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with the CORI Surgical System.
  • The LEGION CONCELOC Cementless Total Knee System addresses the critical elements of the cementless total knee through its unique design.
  • The CORI Surgical System is a second-generation platform that is small, portable, and capable of performing robotic-assisted knee and computer-guided hip surgery on a single platform.
  • Smith+Nephew continues to provide technological innovation with its robotics platform, coupled with advanced materials science and a history of successful clinical performance*3-6with leading implants, like the LEGION CONCELOC Cementless Total Knee System.

Smith+Nephew announces new UK R&D and manufacturing facility for Advanced Wound Management with $100m+ investment near Hull

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Simon Fraser, President of Advanced Wound Management, Smith+Nephew, said: "This major investment demonstrates our commitment to the UK and to building our leadership in Advanced Wound Management.

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  • Simon Fraser, President of Advanced Wound Management, Smith+Nephew, said: "This major investment demonstrates our commitment to the UK and to building our leadership in Advanced Wound Management.
  • Smith+Nephew was founded in Hull in 1856 and we are proud to make this major investment in the region for future generations."
  • The Advanced Wound Management R&D programme will benefit from advanced laboratories better able to support the development of new technologies to satisfy unmet clinical needs.
  • Smith+Nephew was founded in Hull in 1856, and our Advanced Wound Management business has a long track record of developing pioneering products here.

Smith+Nephew announces first total hip replacement cases on its CORI™ Surgical System using RI.HIP MODELER and RI.HIP NAVIGATION

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Separately, Dr. Thorsten Seyler performed the first-ever RI.HIP NAVIGATION procedure on the CORI Surgical System at Duke University in April.

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  • Separately, Dr. Thorsten Seyler performed the first-ever RI.HIP NAVIGATION procedure on the CORI Surgical System at Duke University in April.
  • "RI.HIP NAVIGATION enables surgeons who perform total hip arthroplasty to execute a personalized surgical plan.
  • This innovative technology combined with the OR3O Dual Mobility System helps to address hip instability," said Dr. Thorsten Seyler.
  • Dr. Hallows performed the first THA case using both RI.HIP MODELER and RI.HIP NAVIGATION on the CORI System.

Genel Energy PLC: Appointment of CFO

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Genel Energy plc ('Genel' or 'the Company') is pleased to announce that Luke Clements has been appointed Chief Financial Officer by the Board with immediate effect.
  • Luke, who was previously Interim Chief Financial Officer, has been responsible for a broad range of financial, commercial, and treasury related activities at the Company.
  • Having joined the Company in 2011 to advise on the merger of Vallares Plc and Genel Enerji, he became Group Financial Controller in 2015.

BETMGM BUSINESS UPDATE

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

LAS VEGAS, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming operator, is holding a virtual business update today for analysts and investors.

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  • LAS VEGAS, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --BetMGM, a leading sports betting and digital gaming operator, is holding a virtual business update today for analysts and investors.
  • 1 - Active market share by GGR for retail, OSB and iGaming including only U.S. markets where BetMGM was active; internal estimates used where operator-specific results are unavailable.
  • Utilizing Entain's US-licensed, state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker.
  • The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker.