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Bionic Power Launches $500,000 Agilik Movement Campaign on GoFundMe

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星期二, 五月 14, 2024
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The Agilik Movement is a community-building campaign to crowdfund Agilik (TM) smart orthoses for children and teens with knee-extension deficiencies.

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    For the Bionic Power team, the Agilik Movement is about raising awareness about the device and what it can do.
  • While the Agilik Movement campaign is focused specifically on young people, the Agilik device is also for adults.
  • The Agilik is the result of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) between the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center and Bionic Power.
  • People can watch Paxton's story, donate to the Agilik Movement campaign on GoFundMe, and learn more - including about eligibility requirements - at https://bionic-power.com/agilik-movement/

Sterilization Facilities Sued Over Puerto Rico Ethylene Oxide Emissions

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星期三, 二月 14, 2024
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Attorneys for Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC (“Milberg”), Napoli Shkolnik, and Kresch Legal Services PR, PLLC have filed an amended proposed class action complaint on behalf of Puerto Rico residents who claim they were injured by ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from sterilization facilities located in the Commonwealth.

Key Points: 
  • Attorneys for Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, PLLC (“Milberg”), Napoli Shkolnik, and Kresch Legal Services PR, PLLC have filed an amended proposed class action complaint on behalf of Puerto Rico residents who claim they were injured by ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from sterilization facilities located in the Commonwealth.
  • Ethylene oxide is a colorless gas emitted by plants that use it to sterilize medical equipment and produce chemicals.
  • Emissions are alarmingly prevalent in Puerto Rico, where there are seven sterilizer plants, including four of the most dangerous facilities, according to a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists.
  • The report found that roughly 13% of Puerto Rico’s neighborhoods are impacted by the release of EtO from medical facilities.

Sterilization Facilities Sued Over Puerto Rico Ethylene Oxide Emissions

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星期一, 二月 12, 2024
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys for Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman ("Milberg"), Napoli Shkolnik, and Kresch Legal Services PR have filed an amended proposed class action complaint on behalf of Puerto Rico residents who claim they were injured by ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from sterilization facilities located in the Commonwealth.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys for Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman ("Milberg"), Napoli Shkolnik, and Kresch Legal Services PR have filed an amended proposed class action complaint on behalf of Puerto Rico residents who claim they were injured by ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from sterilization facilities located in the Commonwealth.
  • Emissions are alarmingly prevalent in Puerto Rico, where there are seven sterilizer plants, including four of the most dangerous facilities, according to a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists.
  • The report found that roughly 13% of Puerto Rico's neighborhoods are impacted by the release of EtO from medical facilities.
  • "These corporations have chosen to use ethylene oxide at their facilities when feasible alternatives were available, causing unimaginable, yet preventable, suffering across the island."

Prenatal Vitamin Supplements Market to grow by USD 237.81 million from 2022 to 2027; North America to account for 51% of market growth- Technavio

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星期一, 一月 15, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The prenatal vitamin supplements market is expected to grow by USD 237.81 million from 2022 to 2027.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The prenatal vitamin supplements market is expected to grow by USD 237.81 million from 2022 to 2027.
  • This report offers an up-to-date analysis of the current market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.
  • Detailed information on factors that will drive the growth of the prenatal vitamin supplements market between 2022 and 2027.
  • Growth of the prenatal vitamin supplements market across North America, Europe, Asia, and ROW
    Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the growth of the prenatal vitamin supplements market players.

Know as They Grow How birth defects affect each stage of life

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星期一, 一月 8, 2024
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Common birth defects include congenital heart defects, cleft lip, cleft palate and spina bifida.

Key Points: 
  • Common birth defects include congenital heart defects, cleft lip, cleft palate and spina bifida.
  • Genetics, behaviors and social and environmental factors can impact the risk for birth defects, and not all birth defects can be prevented.
  • Most doctors recommend women take 400 micrograms of folic acid every day before and during pregnancy to help prevent birth defects.
  • Being obese can increase your baby's chances of having birth defects like neural tube defects, heart defects and cleft palate.

March of Dimes & CDC Aim to Reduce Birth Defects Cases, Save Lives

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星期三, 一月 3, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With 1 in 33 U.S. babies affected by birth defects each year, March of Dimes and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are kicking off National Birth Defects Awareness Month by providing information on birth defects prevention and their impact on individuals and families across all stages of life. Every four and a half minutes a baby is born with a birth defect and while many children with birth defects lead long and happy lives, birth defects are a leading cause of infant mortality in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Every four and a half minutes a baby is born with a birth defect and while many children with birth defects lead long and happy lives, birth defects are a leading cause of infant mortality in the U.S.
  • The most common birth defects include congenital heart defects, cleft lip and cleft palate, and spina bifida.
  • Birth defects can happen for many reasons and an individual's genetics, behaviors, and social and environmental factors can impact risks for birth defects.
  • While many children with birth defects lead long lives and thrive, birth defects remain critical conditions that can cause challenges from infancy through adulthood.

Children's Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) to Open Registration for 2024 Summer Camp in January

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星期二, 十二月 12, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Since 1979, Children's Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) has provided safe and fun-filled recreational experiences year-round for individuals (ages 5 – 55) with diagnosis such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spina Bifida, visual impairment, and/or hearing impairment.

Key Points: 
  • CAMP believes income should never be a barrier to attending programs and we are here to help.
  • Families may pay the full fee, use respite units to attend, utilize CAMP's scholarship program, or request additional financial assistance.
  • HOWEVER, Camp CAMP (as it is known locally) believes income should never be a barrier to attending programs.
  • CAMP is heavily recruiting teen, young adult, and healthcare volunteers for its summer camp sessions.

L'ORÉAL USA ANNOUNCES 2023 FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE AWARDEES, MARKING 20-YEAR COMMITMENT TO WOMEN IN STEM

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星期一, 十一月 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, L'Oréal USA announced the recipients of its 2023 For Women in Science (FWIS) Fellowship program, which grants awards annually to five female postdoctoral scientists to support their research endeavors. This year marks L'Oréal USA's 20th anniversary of helping to advance women in STEM fields through its FWIS program, which has provided more than $5 million in grants to support the work of innovative women scientists.

Key Points: 
  • "L'Oréal USA is proud to recognize this 20th Anniversary milestone of the For Women in Science program.
  • The L'Oréal USA FWIS philanthropic program embodies L'Oréal's fundamental belief in the indispensable connection between science and women.
  • The L'Oréal USA program includes a requirement to ensure recipients are committed to serving as role models for younger generations.
  • For more information about the L'Oréal USA 2023 For Women in Science Fellows or to apply for the L'Oréal For Women in Science 2024 program, please visit: loreal.com/en/usa/pages/group/fwis/ .

Leading Neuromuscular Expert Appointed Chief of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone

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星期三, 九月 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mara S. Karamitopoulos, MD, a renowned specialist in neuromuscular conditions, has been appointed chief of the Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and lead for pediatric orthopedic surgery services at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mara S. Karamitopoulos, MD, a renowned specialist in neuromuscular conditions, has been appointed chief of the Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and lead for pediatric orthopedic surgery services at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone .
  • Dr. Karamitopoulos , a clinical associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, is a leader in the field of pediatric orthopedic surgery, having managed multidisciplinary teams since she joined NYU Langone in 2016.
  • She treats a variety of pediatric orthopedic conditions, specializing in care for children with cerebral palsy , spina bifida , and other neuromuscular conditions.
  • Thompson Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

The US and China may be ending an agreement on science and technology cooperation − a policy expert explains what this means for research

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星期一, 八月 28, 2023
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A decades-old science and technology cooperative agreement between the United States and China expires on Aug. 27, 2023.

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  • A decades-old science and technology cooperative agreement between the United States and China expires on Aug. 27, 2023.
  • But unless it’s renewed, the quiet end to a cooperative era may have consequences for scientific research and technological innovation.
  • As a policy analyst and public affairs professor, I research international collaboration in science and technology and its implications for public policy.
  • The U.S.’s science and technology agreement with China successfully built joint research projects and shared research centers between the two nations.
  • But this is not the case with China, where the 1979 agreement became a prerequisite for and the initiator of cooperation.

A 40-year diplomatic investment

    • U.S. President Richard Nixon set in motion the process of normalizing relations with China in the early 1970s.
    • While China is historically known for inventing gunpowder, paper and the compass, China was not a scientific power in the 1970s.
    • They figured starting with a nonthreatening scientific agreement could pave the way for later discussions on more politically sensitive issues.
    • As China’s economy expanded, so did its investment in domestic research and development.
    • In the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, these strong ties led to rapid, increased Chinese-U.S. cooperation in response to the crisis.

Time of conflict

    • As China’s economy and technological success grew, however, U.S. government agencies and Congress began to scrutinize the agreement and its output.
    • Chinese know-how began to build military strength and, with China’s military and political influence growing, they worried about intellectual property theft, trade secret violations and national security vulnerabilities coming from connections with the U.S.
    • Recent U.S. legislation, such as the CHIPS and Science Act, is a direct response to China’s stunning expansion.

A victim of success?

    • As political and military tensions grow, both countries are wary of renewal of the agreement, even as China has signed similar agreements with over 100 nations.
    • The United States is stuck in a world that no longer exists – one where it dominates science and technology.
    • Even if the recent extension results in a renegotiated agreement, the U.S. has signaled to China a reluctance to cooperate.
    • Meanwhile, Chinese researchers who are in the U.S. are increasingly likely to return home taking valuable knowledge with them.