Public health

Plant-Based Diet Tied to Improved Sexual Health in Men Treated for Prostate Cancer

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Chan School of Public Health, the analysis of more than 3,500 men with prostate cancer explored whether eating a more plant-based diet was associated with quality-of-life issues that often arise after treatment.

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  • Chan School of Public Health, the analysis of more than 3,500 men with prostate cancer explored whether eating a more plant-based diet was associated with quality-of-life issues that often arise after treatment.
  • Similarly, the results revealed up to 14% better scores for urinary health, with fewer instances of incontinence, obstruction, and irritation.
  • Prostate cancer is among the most common and deadliest forms of cancer among American men, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Funding for the study was provided by National Institutes of Health grant U01CA167552, New York State Department of Health, Tricia and Michael Berns, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

A brief history of Dearborn, Michigan – the first Arab-American majority city in the US

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Dearborn, Michigan, is a center of Arab American cultural, economic, and political life.

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  • Dearborn, Michigan, is a center of Arab American cultural, economic, and political life.
  • It’s home to several of the country’s oldest and most influential mosques, the Arab American National Museum, dozens of now-iconic Arab bakeries and restaurants, and a vibrant and essential mix of Arab American service and cultural organizations.
  • The city became the first Arab-majority city in the U.S. in 2023, with roughly 55% of the city’s 110,000 residents claiming Middle Eastern or North African ancestry on the 2023 census.

Ford and Dearborn are in many ways synonymous

  • Dearborn owes much of its growth to automotive pioneer Henry Ford, who began building his famous River Rouge Complex in 1917.
  • While most early 20th-century Arab immigrants to the United States were Christians, those who moved to Dearborn in the 1920s were mainly Muslims from southern Lebanon.
  • Fleeing civil war in Yemen and the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories in 1967, these new Arab immigrants breathed new life into Dearborn.
  • By the 1980s, this mix of first- and second-generation Arab Americans had begun to spill into other neighborhoods in East Dearborn.

Overcoming discrimination

  • Arab American activists responded by pushing for more city services in East Dearborn and running for office.
  • Republican Suzanne Sareini was the first Arab American elected to the City Council in 1990.
  • It took another 20 years, when Arabs became the plurality of the population, before other Arab Americans joined Sareini on the council.
  • Following the al-Qaeda attacks of 9/11, Dearborn became a target for anti-Arab racism and Islamophobia, government surveillance, and harassment.

New leadership

  • Hammoud objected publicly to the congressional censure of Tlaib in 2023 following her remarks about the violence in the Gaza Strip.
  • He also called for an unequivocal cease-fire in Gaza at a time when other Democratic leaders were silent.
  • Dearborn often becomes a topic of global media interest during election years or at times of conflict in the Middle East.


Nothing to disclose. Amny Shuraydi does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Chemical Insights Research Institute Scientist Honored for Technical Innovation and STEM Education

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Monday, February 12, 2024

Dr. Christa Wright of Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, will receive the Outstanding Technical Contribution in Industry Award at the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference on Feb 17, 2024, in Baltimore, Md.

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  • Dr. Christa Wright of Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) of UL Research Institutes, will receive the Outstanding Technical Contribution in Industry Award at the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference on Feb 17, 2024, in Baltimore, Md.
  • She earned a Ph.D. in Environmental Systems and Environmental Toxicology and a Masters in Cancer Biology from North Carolina A&T State University.
  • Dr. Wright developed and led a National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences funded STEM summer program, called EMPOWER from 2018-2021 during her tenure at Georgia State University.
  • “Christa is extremely passionate about STEM education and research,” said Dr. Marilyn Black, Vice President and Senior Technical Advisor at CIRI.

Flagler Healthcare Investments Repositions As SPHERE

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Friday, February 9, 2024

MIAMI, Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Public health faces immense opportunities and challenges to advance the health and wellbeing of global populations, and strategic measures are necessary to shape its future. In response to this, Flagler Healthcare Investments announced today that it will reposition as SPHERE (Strategic Public Health Equities and Real Estate), broadening its mission beyond traditional healthcare infrastructure to address the greater built environment that contributes to the betterment of public health.

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  • In response to this, Flagler Healthcare Investments announced today that it will reposition as SPHERE (Strategic Public Health Equities and Real Estate), broadening its mission beyond traditional healthcare infrastructure to address the greater built environment that contributes to the betterment of public health.
  • Under the leadership of Founding Partner, President, and CEO Didier Choukroun, SPHERE is rooted in the legacy of Flagler Healthcare Investments, which he established in 2010.
  • Flagler grew into a prominent healthcare real estate leader, with medical office buildings, outpatient surgery centers, and specialized and long-term acute care hospitals in 15 U.S. states.
  • These diverse investments underscore the company's commitment to the evolving needs of the healthcare industry and its ancillary services.

Octave Welcomes Two Seasoned Healthcare Leaders to Its Board

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

"At Octave, we believe that the next chapter of our evolution as a mental health system is going to be moving from increasing access to increasing the effectiveness of care. This kind of change takes collaborative partnerships between innovators and the established institutions that define our healthcare system," said Sandeep Acharya, Octave's Founder and CEO. "Amir and Andrew are both deeply experienced healthcare leaders who are passionate about bringing change to the system--and we look forward to having their guidance through our next chapter."

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Octave , an innovator in outcomes-focused behavioral health care, today announced that it has named two seasoned healthcare leaders to its Board of Directors.
  • The new members bring deep experience in the healthcare industry and will provide strategic guidance to position Octave as the leading in-network partner for mental health care.
  • "I am delighted to join the Octave Board and have Healthier Capital invest in such an impactful organization focused on increasing access to clinically-effective, high-quality, in-network behavioral healthcare," said Rubin.
  • "I look forward to working with the Board and Octave leadership in deepening this work across the country."

KK Strategies: Thailand's Medicinal Herbal Exports Worth Over 2.8 billion USD Annually

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

According to The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Thailand's medicinal herbal exports are between 100 -150 billion baht, or 2.8-4.2 billion USD annually.

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  • According to The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, Thailand's medicinal herbal exports are between 100 -150 billion baht, or 2.8-4.2 billion USD annually.
  • KK Strategies disclosed that Thailand is set for unprecedented growth due to recent government policies supporting the development medicinal herbal industry, particularly for exportation to the United States.
  • This is particularly true for the pain related medicinal herbal exports.
  • KK Strategies highlighted that its valuation for the industry is conservative, taking The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine's low end figure of 100 billion baht or 2.8 billion USD annually into account.

Celebrating Excellence in Anatomy: AAA Awards Distinguished Members

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) is honored to announce its 2024 awards recipients. Eighteen of the association's 2,455 members have been selected because they advanced AAA's values: community, respect, inclusion, integrity, and discovery. 

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) is honored to announce its 2024 awards recipients.
  • Eighteen of the association's 2,455 members have been selected because they advanced AAA's values: community, respect, inclusion, integrity, and discovery.
  • The AAA awards program provides over $650,000 in awards, research grants, and scholarships annually.
  • "Being recognized by my AAA idols, mentors, and peers is a cherished honor, reaffirming my commitment to fostering curiosity, deep understanding, and innovation in anatomy education."

Kemper Names Dr. Suzet McKinney of Sterling Bay to Board of Directors, Announces Retirement of Director Christopher Sarofim

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Dr. Suzet M. McKinney as a Director, effective February 7.

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  • Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced that its Board of Directors has elected Dr. Suzet M. McKinney as a Director, effective February 7.
  • The Board also announced that Christopher B. Sarofim has informed the Board of his intention to retire as a director at the end of his current term, expiring May 1, 2024.
  • Prior to Sterling Bay, she held a number of senior leadership roles in public health and policy administration.
  • “We’re pleased to welcome Suzet to our board,” said Joseph P. Lacher, Jr., President, CEO and Chairman of Kemper’s Board of Directors.

Health Equity Drives Extension of Exclusive Partnership Between PlatformQ Health and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

BOSTON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and PlatformQ Health have extended their long-standing collaboration for another three years to continue bringing trusted digital education to those affected by asthma and related conditions.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and PlatformQ Health have extended their long-standing collaboration for another three years to continue bringing trusted digital education to those affected by asthma and related conditions.
  • "The collaborative approach with PlatformQ Health brings together organizations, communities, state health departments, patients, and providers to deliver high-quality healthcare education," said Melanie Carver, Chief Mission Officer for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
  • The partnership began in 2018 with the launch of accessible, actionable education for healthcare providers and the families they serve.
  • "The collaborative approach with PlatformQ Health brings together organizations, communities, state health departments, patients, and providers to deliver high-quality healthcare education," said Melanie Carver, Chief Mission Officer for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

EQS-News: Abivax appoints Ana Sharma as Vice President, Global Head of Quality

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Abivax appoints Ana Sharma as Vice President, Global Head of Quality

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  • Abivax appoints Ana Sharma as Vice President, Global Head of Quality
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  • Abivax appoints Ana Sharma as Vice President, Global Head of Quality
    PARIS, France, February 7, 2024, 8:30 a.m. CET – Abivax SA (Euronext Paris and Nasdaq: ABVX) (“Abivax” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics that harness the body’s natural regulatory mechanisms to stabilize the immune response in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, today announced the appointment of Ana Sharma as Vice President, Global Head of Quality.
  • Ms. Sharma brings over 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and has a strong track record in quality and GxP compliance.
  • If approved, it would be available to many patients who are in need of safe and long-term efficacious therapeutic options for chronic inflammatory diseases.”
    Ana Sharma joined Abivax from Takeda, where she held the position of Vice President, Global Head of Research and Development Clinical Quality Assurance.