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Dr. John Bates named CEO; SER sets up team for accelerated growth

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

BONN, Germany, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Effective immediately, SERgroup Holding International GmbH (SER) is pleased to announce that Dr. John Bates has been named Chief Executive Officer.

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  • BONN, Germany, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Effective immediately, SERgroup Holding International GmbH (SER) is pleased to announce that Dr. John Bates has been named Chief Executive Officer.
  • Furthermore, SER has enhanced its management team with several new appointments in finance, sales, product management and customer success.
  • In taking up the CEO role, Bates has moved from the role as Executive Chairman of SER.
  • With 35 years of experience, the SER Group's team of over 630 employees works from 22 locations around the globe.

Smith+Nephew's PICO™ 7 and PICO 14 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Systems are the first systems indicated to aid in reducing the incidence of both deep and superficial incisional surgical site infections and dehiscence

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Monday, January 24, 2022

Shanmugam, V. K., Fernandez, S. J., Evans, K. K., McNish, S., Banerjee, A. N., Couch, K. S., Mete, M., & Shara, N. (2015).

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  • Shanmugam, V. K., Fernandez, S. J., Evans, K. K., McNish, S., Banerjee, A. N., Couch, K. S., Mete, M., & Shara, N. (2015).
  • Postoperative wound dehiscence: Predictors and associations.Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society,23(2), 184190. https://doi.org/10.1111/wrr.12268
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  • Dowsett C, Hampton K, Myers D, Styche T. Use of PICO to improve clinical and economic outcomes in hard-to-heal wounds.
  • 2017;8(2):52-58
    Saunders C, Nherera LM, Horner A, Trueman P. Single-Use negative-pressure wound therapy versus conventional dressings for closed surgical incisions: systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

MGM RESORTS AND ENTAIN ANNOUNCE BETMGM BUSINESS UPDATE

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --BetMGM, LLC ("BetMGM"), one of the leading sports betting and iGaming operators across the U.S., jointly owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts") and Entain plc (LSE: ENT) ("Entain"), is today providing an update on performance and outlook for 2022.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --BetMGM, LLC ("BetMGM"), one of the leading sports betting and iGaming operators across the U.S., jointly owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts") and Entain plc (LSE: ENT) ("Entain"), is today providing an update on performance and outlook for 2022.
  • These achievements are underpinned by the structural advantages offered through MGM Resorts and Entain as well as a best-in-class team at BetMGM led by Adam.
  • As we look to 2022, we are beyond excited about further integrating BetMGM with our MGM loyalty program and land-based operations to elevate the BetMGM player experience.
  • Born out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Entain Plc (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM Resorts' U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses.

Smith+Nephew opens new commercial hub in Copenhagen, Denmark to better serve customers across the Nordic region

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

LONDON, Jan. 62022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology business, today announces the grand opening of a new commercial hub to better serve customers across the Nordic region.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 62022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology business, today announces the grand opening of a new commercial hub to better serve customers across the Nordic region.
  • The new office, in the restad area of Copenhagen, Denmark, was opened by members of the management team in December 2021.
  • Smith+Nephew has invested in new central positions that support customers and sales teams better for supply planning and tender support.
  • To further support customers, in late Spring 2022 Smith+Nephew will also open a new distribution centre in Gothenburg, Sweden, to manage product loans, service and repair across the Nordic region.

Smith+Nephew launches 'turn-key' robotic-assisted surgical system; designed to quickly augment the orthopaedic team's skills set for greater accuracy(1-3) ¥ improved outcomes(4), and potentially an immediate scalable solution to NHS

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

LONDON, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith+Nephew (NYSE:SNN; LSE:SN), the global medical technology business, today announces the launch of CORI™ handheld robotics, an advanced system for both total and partial knee arthroplasties.

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  • The CORI system is a compact and fully mobile5 solution incorporating a 3-D intra-operative imaging system with an advanced robotic sculpting tool.
  • We know that outcomes aren't consistent in non-robotic surgeries and that one in five patients15-20 have issues following surgery.
  • The CORI system is amongst the first technology to place the surgeon at the heart of the digital operating room.
  • Surgeons can access the benefits of robotic surgery but still have full decision-making capability at each step of the operation.

Smith+Nephew launches 'turn-key' robotic-assisted surgical system; designed to quickly augment the orthopaedic team's skills set for greater accuracy(1-3) ¥ improved outcomes(4), and potentially an immediate scalable solution to NHS

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The CORI system is a compact and fully mobile5 solution incorporating a 3-D intra-operative imaging system with an advanced robotic sculpting tool.

Key Points: 
  • The CORI system is a compact and fully mobile5 solution incorporating a 3-D intra-operative imaging system with an advanced robotic sculpting tool.
  • We know that outcomes aren't consistent in non-robotic surgeries and that one in five patients15-20 have issues following surgery.
  • The CORI system is amongst the first technology to place the surgeon at the heart of the digital operating room.
  • Surgeons can access the benefits of robotic surgery but still have full decision-making capability at each step of the operation.

Australia's Tech Advantage - How is Technology transforming businesses and economy? - Topic of the latest webinar going to be hosted by Kalkine Media on November 25, 2021

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

AI, blockchain and quantum computing are the new buzzwords presenting significant opportunities for people, businesses, and the broader economy.

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  • AI, blockchain and quantum computing are the new buzzwords presenting significant opportunities for people, businesses, and the broader economy.
  • Not to mention is the Australia's Tech Advantage with businesses embracing technology efficiently and effectively.
  • As we emerge from the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, a thriving digital economy is critical to Australia's overall economic recovery.
  • Get insights on Australia's Tech Future from three of Kalkine Media's valued clients - Aerologix Pty Ltd, Jaaims Australia & Zenphi Pty Ltd.

Stephen Bampfylde of Saxton Bampfylde & Ben Johnson of Sheffield Haworth Presented with Executive Search Industry Awards by AESC

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

AESC presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to Stephen Bampfylde , co-founder & Chair, Saxton Bampfylde .

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  • AESC presents the Lifetime Achievement Award to Stephen Bampfylde , co-founder & Chair, Saxton Bampfylde .
  • Stephen has been a leader in the drive for executive search firms to play a more significant role in advancing diversity goals.
  • Stephen began his career working for IBM and Whitehall, where he spent nearly 10 years before moving into executive search.
  • At Sheffield Haworth, Ben has become the LGBTQ+ Group leader, a new initiative since he joined the firm in 2019.

Smith+Nephew announces digital surgery and robotics innovation centre in Europe

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

LONDON, Nov. 16,2021 /PRNewswire/ --Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology business, is proud to announce the creation of a purpose built digital surgery and robotics innovation centre, based in Munich, Germany.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 16,2021 /PRNewswire/ --Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology business, is proud to announce the creation of a purpose built digital surgery and robotics innovation centre, based in Munich, Germany.
  • The new innovation centre will bring healthcare professionals from Europe, Middle East and Africa together with Smith+Nephew's R&D and medical education teams to explore digital surgery and robotics techniques and technologies.
  • At the heart of this will be Real Intelligence, Smith+Nephew's digital ecosystem, including the new state-of-the-art robotics-assisted surgical system CORI.
  • The centre will also home Smith+Nephew's digital surgery and robotics R+D team, enabling them to collaborate with surgeons, scientists and engineers, driving innovation that meets unmet clinical needs.

Smith+Nephew announces digital surgery and robotics innovation centre in Europe

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

LONDON, Nov. 16,2021 /PRNewswire/ --Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology business, is proud to announce the creation of a purpose built digital surgery and robotics innovation centre, based in Munich, Germany.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 16,2021 /PRNewswire/ --Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology business, is proud to announce the creation of a purpose built digital surgery and robotics innovation centre, based in Munich, Germany.
  • The new innovation centre will bring healthcare professionals from Europe, Middle East and Africa together with Smith+Nephew's R&D and medical education teams to explore digital surgery and robotics techniques and technologies.
  • At the heart of this will be Real Intelligence, Smith+Nephew's digital ecosystem, including the new state-of-the-art robotics-assisted surgical system CORI.
  • The centre will also home Smith+Nephew's digital surgery and robotics R+D team, enabling them to collaborate with surgeons, scientists and engineers, driving innovation that meets unmet clinical needs.