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AiViva Biopharma Appoints Lester J. Kaplan, PhD to the Board of Directors

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Monday, September 18, 2023

COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AiViva Biopharma Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovative therapies to address major unmet medical needs, today announced the appointment of Dr. Lester J. Kaplan, PhD to its board of directors.

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  • COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AiViva Biopharma Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovative therapies to address major unmet medical needs, today announced the appointment of Dr. Lester J. Kaplan, PhD to its board of directors.
  • Dr. Kaplan served as the Executive Vice President and President, Research & Development and Global Botox, and a board member of Allergan.
  • “I am honored and excited to welcome Dr. Kaplan to the board of directors.
  • Dr. Kaplan’s long history of leadership and deep experience in drug development will be invaluable to AiViva BioPharma,” said Diane Tang-Liu, PhD, President and CEO of AiViva.

Canada-Ukraine Foundation delivers 100 MOVES® SLC™ life-support systems to Ukraine

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

The life-support systems were donated to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation by the Government of Canada.

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  • The life-support systems were donated to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation by the Government of Canada.
  • CUF is adding on ventilator cartridges, which are in low supply in Ukraine and are essential for the MOVES® SLC™ to function properly.
  • The Canada-Ukraine Foundation’s delivery of the 100 MOVES® SLC™ is the largest deployment of this life-saving technology since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
  • It is imperative that NGOs, international governments and organizations continue to come together to provide Ukraine with humanitarian aid.”

Shriners Children's Provides Prosthetic Legs to Ukrainian Child Injured in Artillery Strike

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

BOSTON, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A 7-year-old girl, who lost both her legs during an artillery strike in Ukraine, has gained the ability to walk again after receiving prosthetic legs and undergoing extensive rehabilitation at Shriners Children's Boston.

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  • After losing both her legs during an artillery strike in Ukraine, Karolina, 7, is able to walk again thanks to the prosthetic legs and comprehensive rehabilitation she's received at Shriners Children's Boston.
  • BOSTON, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A 7-year-old girl, who lost both her legs during an artillery strike in Ukraine, has gained the ability to walk again after receiving prosthetic legs and undergoing extensive rehabilitation at Shriners Children's Boston .
  • During her first weeks, the rehabilitation team in Boston focused on building Karolina's strength and balance before being fitted for prosthetic legs.
  • Since the war began, 11 Ukrainian children have received treatment in the Shriners Children's health care system – five at Shriners Children's Boston.

Mahidol University, the Top University in Thailand, Has Officially Adopted Jolly Good's Medical VR

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

TOKYO, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jolly Good Inc. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kensuke Joji, hereinafter referred to as "Jolly Good"), in collaboration with Juntendo University (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, President: Hajime Arai), will commence a demonstration project for the introduction of medical education VR for the purpose of developing medical human resources through the use of VR at Royal Mahidol University (Bangkok, Thailand, President: Prof. Banchong Mahaisavariya, hereinafter referred to as "Mahidol University") and throughout Thailand. This is the first time that Japanese medical VR has been officially introduced into an overseas university.

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  • This is the first time that Japanese medical VR has been officially introduced into an overseas university.
  • In this project, Jolly Good will provide Mahidol University with VR teaching material production facilities and VR experience equipment to create an environment that enables the self-production of VR teaching materials for infectious disease treatment education at the university.
  • Year 1: Build a self-production environment for VR teaching materials at Mahidol University, complete the education program, and commence operation at the university.
  • In this seminar, professors from Mahidol University will give a remote VR lecture to medical students of Juntendo University in Japan by utilizing the educational VR of Infectious Disease Education produced at Mahidol University.

Dr Ivan Puah Expands Service To Sports Aesthetics® To Meet Demands Of Sportspeople

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Clinic has expanded its medical aesthetics, and surgical body sculpting services by offering fitness and integrative medicine programmes.

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  • Clinic has expanded its medical aesthetics, and surgical body sculpting services by offering fitness and integrative medicine programmes.
  • Today, the clinic further cements itself as Singapore's first and only aesthetics, sculpting, and fitness clinic by launching Sports Aesthetics , focused on meeting sportspeople's health needs and beauty demands.
  • Essentially, Sports Aesthetics is based on the three pillars of combination unique offerings at Amaris B.
  • Gynecomastia surgery, performed by Dr. Ivan Puah, is a surgically proven treatment to address this issue successfully.

Okera Partners with D.A.T.A. to Help Raise Funds to Supply Ukraine Citizen's with Desperately Needed Lifesaving First Aid Kits

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Okera, the Universal Data Authorization company, today announced that it has joined forces with Data and Tech Aid (D.A.T.A.), a volunteer community formed by individuals and businesses with roots in data & analytics and technology, to support the organization's goal of providing medical relief to the people in Ukraine. Together, their goal is to support the Kyiv School of Economics Charitable Foundation (KSE CF) by purchasing 10,000 medical kits, worth $1 million in 6 weeks.

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  • The primary danger for civilians at war in Ukraine is death from blood loss caused by shrapnel wounds after the shelling.
  • "We are mobilizing the data & analytics and technology communities to come together and raise money to help Ukrainian citizens because, together, we can achieve more.
  • Fundraising Initiative: Help Save Lives in Ukraine by Raising $1M for 10,000 Medical Kits and join Okera in a fundraising challenge to meet their charitable donation goals.
  • Founded by Rob Howes in response to the Ukraine crisis, the Data and Tech Aid (D.A.T.A.)

Dr Ivan Puah Explains Major Differences Between Buccal Fat Removal And Cheek Liposuction Results

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Friday, April 29, 2022

Therefore, a doctor's responsibility is to educate and propose the right treatment or procedure to their patients, advises Dr Ivan Puah.

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  • Therefore, a doctor's responsibility is to educate and propose the right treatment or procedure to their patients, advises Dr Ivan Puah.
  • Age, skin, face shape, and thickness of the buccal fat pad are vital considerations for buccal fat removal.
  • As buccal fat removal is permanent, over-resection of the buccal fat pad may cause a deflated midface, which may contribute to premature ageing.
  • "Facial liposuction delivers different results and is done for different indications compared to buccal fat removal procedures - It can eliminate excess fat from jowls, jawline, chin and upper neck.

Knowledge Impact Network Launches Coordinated Relief Effort to Assist Ukrainians--ModiHealth Leading the Charge on Medical and Mental Crisis Care

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A movement of innovative social entrepreneurs has been brought together by Knowledge Impact Network (KIN) to assist Ukrainians in the crucial areas of housing, food and medical supplies, pediatric medical care and technology. KIN is a community of purpose-driven leaders and innovative social entrepreneurs with a mission to alleviate some of the world's most pressing problems by sharing skills, insights, and connections to accelerate progress in these areas. To accelerate the Ukrainian relief effort, KIN is amplifying and facilitating collaborations across vital initiatives. The public can help by supporting the following programs via spreading awareness, funding, or sharing additional resources.

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  • To accelerate the Ukrainian relief effort, KIN is amplifying and facilitating collaborations across vital initiatives.
  • The public can help by supporting the following programs via spreading awareness, funding, or sharing additional resources.
  • It includes free emergency medical and mental health care, emotional trauma first aid, and mental health support.
  • The following categories of care and crisis training are available -Medical care and first aid support, emotional trauma first aid, and mental health support.

Two Children Burned in Ukraine Transported to Shriners Children's Boston

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Friday, April 22, 2022

BOSTON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two severely burned children from Ukraine have arrived in Boston for highly specialized surgeries and treatment at Shriners Children's pediatric burn center here.

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  • Late Wednesday night, two children from Ukraine who were severely burned arrived in Boston to receive highly specialized surgeries and treatment at Shriners Children's pediatric burn center.
  • BOSTON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two severely burned children from Ukraine have arrived in Boston for highly specialized surgeries and treatment at Shriners Children's pediatric burn center here.
  • Shriners Children's Boston , one of four of the system's burn care facilities for children, is the only verified pediatric burn center in New England.
  • The children were transported by air ambulance, and arrived in Boston late on Wednesday, April 20.