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Cardiawave is presenting the 30-day follow-up results from its “Valvosoft® Pivotal Study” on the treatment of severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Medical Devices, Health, Clinical Trials, Radiology, Cardiology, Biotechnology, Science, FIM, Patient, Journal, Research, Quality of life, American College, Calendar

Cardiawave SA, a French medtech company that has developed an innovative Non-Invasive focused Ultrasound Therapy (NIUT) device for the treatment of severe symptomatic calcific aortic stenosis, will present the 30-day follow-up results for 60 patients enrolled in its European pivotal study to the 73rd annual conference of the American College of Cardiology in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • Cardiawave SA, a French medtech company that has developed an innovative Non-Invasive focused Ultrasound Therapy (NIUT) device for the treatment of severe symptomatic calcific aortic stenosis, will present the 30-day follow-up results for 60 patients enrolled in its European pivotal study to the 73rd annual conference of the American College of Cardiology in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • This is a leading event in the cardiovascular medicine calendar, which brings together specialists from around the world to discuss the latest advances, research results and clinical innovations in the field of cardiology.
  • Prof. Eric Van Belle, cardiologist at Lille University Hospital, one of the principal investigators for the European pivotal study, commented: “I’m very proud to present the excellent results obtained using Cardiawave’s NIUT device to treat patients with severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis, leading to a significant improvement in their condition and a better quality of life.
  • Time and date: April 8, 2024 - 9:32 a.m.–9:42 a.m. EDT
    The results of the Cardiawave First-in-Human “Valvosoft® FIM Study” were published in The Lancet in November 2023:

VRAL Games, a New Gaming Company Focused on Virtual Reality, Launches at the Game Developers Conference 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Technology, Electronic Games, Entertainment, Other Technology, Research, Physics, GDC, Conference, Motion sickness, Superbike World Championship, FIM, XR, Oculus Quest, Publishing, Artificial intelligence, AI, Steam, IP, Machine learning, Video game

VRAL Games , a new games publisher and developer focused on virtual (VR) and extended reality (XR), is making its debut at this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.

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  • VRAL Games , a new games publisher and developer focused on virtual (VR) and extended reality (XR), is making its debut at this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.
  • Founded by seasoned experts in gaming, hardware and AI, VRAL’s mission is to build the future of immersive games.
  • Its initial game releases will focus on a fusion of innovative gameplay, proprietary technology, and social engagement.
  • Its platform and original IP aims to combine advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), gaming software and virtual controls.

University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension to Address Flood Concerns of Maryland Residents With New Technologies

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Environment, Organization, Environmental science, UME, Transport, Flood, FIM, Natural Resources, UMCES, University, Behavior, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Climate change, NOAA, Ageing

COLLEGE PARK, Md., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flooding is a pervasive problem across Maryland with reports showing it to be the most frequent and expensive natural disaster in the state. Climate change, development, and aging infrastructure have made the problem worse over the last several decades, with particularly devastating effects for socioeconomically vulnerable communities. To help combat this problem, University of Maryland Extension (UME) will partner with Maryland Sea Grant at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to expand understanding and use of existing flood inundation mapping (FIM) tools, and implement a newly developed one to mitigate flood risk and improve preparation across the state.

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  • University of Maryland Extension (UME) will expand understanding and use of existing flood inundation mapping (FIM) tools, and implement a newly developed one to mitigate flood risk and improve preparation across Maryland.
  • This funding will provide additional capacity to serve Maryland constituents and strengthen resilience to flooding in communities across the state.
  • "We have made tremendous strides in the practice of social science with regards to managing our environment and natural resources," said Bill Hubbard, Extension Program Leader for University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension and the project's principal investigator.
  • Fredrika Moser, director of Maryland Sea Grant, says this project aligns closely with Maryland Sea Grant's mission of reaching Maryland communities with science-based solutions.

HRC Enters CR ELECTRIC PROTO in International Electric Moto Racing Series

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Friday, February 2, 2024
Enduro World Championship, FIM, Woman

2023 FIM Women's Enduro World Championship: 3rd

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  • 2023 FIM Women's Enduro World Championship: 3rd
    The FIM E-Xplorer World Cup is a world series for electric off-road motorcycles that began in 2023, with mixed teams of men and women competing.
  • This season's competition will consist of a preliminary round for men and women, followed by three-heat races to determine the first to third place teams in a competitive format.
  • Races will be held on special courses of partially dirt and partially paved asphalt surfaces.
  • Subsequent rounds will be held in Norway, France, Switzerland, and India.

Honda: Ricky Brabec Claims Second Victory at Dakar Rally 2024

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Frustration, Car, News, Motorcycle, HRC, Stage6, FIM, The, Dakar Rally, Automotive industry

This is the first time since 2021 that Honda has won the Dakar Rally.

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  • This is the first time since 2021 that Honda has won the Dakar Rally.
  • Ricky Brabec rode his first Dakar Rally in 2016 with Team HRC (current Monster Energy Honda Team).
  • The Dakar Rally, known as "the most dangerous sporting event in the world," was first held in 1979, making this year its 46th edition.
  • Honda left the Dakar the following year, and in 2013, decided to race once again in the Dakar Rally, then held in South America, with its new CRF450 RALLY factory bike.

Honda 2024 Motorsports Program Overview

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Friday, January 19, 2024
Carbon, MFJ, Partnership, Scuderia AlphaTauri, SF, PU, WSBK, WeatherTech, Superbike World Championship, IMSA SportsCar Championship, Pus, IndyCar Series, Scuderia, CIVIC, FIA, SUPER GT, IMSA, Marketing, Driver, Motorcycle, HRC, SUPER, Acura, JRR, Red Bull, JMX, Constructor, Yuki Tsunoda, Repsol Honda, Grand Prix motorcycle racing, HPD, Red Bull Racing, Honda Racing Corporation, ICES, FIM, World championship, ESS, Red Bull Powertrains, Honda Performance Development, Automotive industry

TOKYO, Jan 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - TOKYO, Jan 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda announced its motorsports participation plans for the 2024 season.

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  • TOKYO, Jan 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - TOKYO, Jan 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda announced its motorsports participation plans for the 2024 season.
  • 2024 will see Luca Marini join the Repsol Honda Team, and Johann Zarco join the CASTROL Honda LCR team.
  • Honda will continue the same partnership with both teams in 2024, its 60th anniversary*6 of F1 activities, aiming for even greater heights.
  • In North America, Honda Performance Development (HPD), which has been responsible for Honda's racing activities in the region, has been renamed to Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC-US) in January 2024, and will aim to enhance Honda's automobile motorsports development on a global scale.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and The Rockefeller Foundation Partner to Accelerate the Adoption of Food is Medicine in Health Systems

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Partnership, Policy, Rockefeller Foundation, Government, HHS, Health equity, Health, FIM, American Heart Association, Pharmaceutical industry

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and The Rockefeller Foundation announced a new partnership to accelerate the adoption of Food is Medicine in health systems.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and The Rockefeller Foundation announced a new partnership to accelerate the adoption of Food is Medicine in health systems.
  • "We know good food is the foundation of good health, and study after study has found Food is Medicine interventions can make people healthier while reducing health care costs," said Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, President of The Rockefeller Foundation.
  • "I am proud The Rockefeller Foundation will be collaborating with HHS to help improve health outcomes and advance health equity by ensuring Food is Medicine interventions reach those who stand to benefit from them most."
  • "HHS and The Rockefeller Foundation are working together to accelerate food as medicine adoption in various health systems and communities.

True Tickets Partners with Flint Institute of Music (FIM) to Enhance Ticketing Experience for Performing Arts Patrons

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Music, Partnership, Business development, FIM

This collaboration aims to enhance the ticketing experience for performing arts and music lovers attending events at its prestigious and historical venues.

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  • This collaboration aims to enhance the ticketing experience for performing arts and music lovers attending events at its prestigious and historical venues.
  • By joining forces with FIM, True Tickets will leverage their expertise to transform the way patrons receive and manage tickets.
  • Ken Lesnik, Head of Business Development, True Tickets, said, "We are thrilled to collaborate with FIM to provide performing arts enthusiasts with a seamless ticketing experience.
  • With True Tickets' advanced ticketing solutions, FIM will not only provide exceptional performing arts experiences, but also deliver a hassle-free ticketing process to our loyal patrons.”

Ferrari: New Hires and New Initiatives for Its People

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Monday, November 13, 2023
Scuderia Ferrari, Attention, Scuderia, Treasury, FIM, Culture, Medicine, Maranello, Laboratory, Health, Parent, ESG, Security (finance), Health insurance, Birth control, Ferrari

“Ferrari is made of people, who have been, are and will be at the core of our attention,” commented Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari.

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  • “Ferrari is made of people, who have been, are and will be at the core of our attention,” commented Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari.
  • “These initiatives demonstrate our desire to foster the sense of belonging that makes us unique, and underline how we continuously strive for excellence.”
    A broad-based share ownership plan will be launched in the early months of 2024.
  • Ferrari will also bear all expenses related to the management of the plan and all related individual employee positions.
  • The Company plans to extend this plan to the employees of all foreign Group companies, in accordance with national legislations.

magAssist Attended 2023 ISMCS to Showcase its Next-Gen Medical Solutions that Improve Treatment Outcomes of Critical Heart Diseases

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
World Health Organization, Food and Drug Administration, International Society, PCI, Type, Research, Confidentiality, Food, Ifan, FIM, Risk, Perfusion, Patient, Medtech, Cardiovascular disease, FDA, BTT, Heart failure, Coronary artery disease, PCCS, Zhongshan Hospital, MODS, Medical device, Pharmaceutical industry

("magAssist" and "the Company"), a leading medical developer of extracorporeal life support devices in China, attended the 29th annual meeting of the International Society for Mechanical Circulatory Support (ISMCS) as a corporate member.

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  • ("magAssist" and "the Company"), a leading medical developer of extracorporeal life support devices in China, attended the 29th annual meeting of the International Society for Mechanical Circulatory Support (ISMCS) as a corporate member.
  • ISMCS is also a supporter of the world's first competition dedicated to artificial heart design, Heart Hackathon, which is sponsored by MedTech industry leaders including magAssist that help catalyze cardiovascular innovation.
  • During the meeting, magAssist showcased how the company's latest technological breakthroughs bridge the clinical gaps and address the unmet medical needs of patients suffering from severe heart diseases.
  • "It is an honor for magAssist to be a corporate member of ISMCS and the industry partner of Heart Hackathon that fuel transformative changes in the field.