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AANA President Appointed to VA's National Research Advisory Council

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星期二, 四月 30, 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (AANA) —Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN, president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), has been appointed to the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) National Research Advisory Council by the Secretary of the VA, Denis McDonough.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (AANA) —Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN, president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), has been appointed to the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) National Research Advisory Council by the Secretary of the VA, Denis McDonough.
  • "I'm honored to be chosen to serve on the council and assist the VA with a national research program that is focused on providing quality healthcare to our veterans," said Riddle.
  • The National Research Advisory Council advises the VA secretary on all matters related to its research and development program.
  • Riddle's term on the VA National Research Advisory Council concludes on March 31, 2026.

Dru Riddle Begins Term as President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

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星期二, 八月 22, 2023

"Ultimately, the AANA is here to support ALL members regardless of practice model, years of certification, or geographic location.

Key Points: 
  • "Ultimately, the AANA is here to support ALL members regardless of practice model, years of certification, or geographic location.
  • As president, it is my job to make sure your board understands this and I look forward to leading this association into a bright future!"
  • Riddle is an associate professor of Professional Practice and director of Clinical Education at Texas Christian University School of Nurse Anesthesia in Fort Worth.
  • In addition to his research and teaching roles, Riddle maintains an active clinical anesthesia practice through NorthStar Anesthesia.

Cinedigm Partners with Influential Lifestyle Brand FUBU for Launch of the For Us By Us Network

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星期一, 三月 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM), the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast audiences, today announced plans to become a premier provider of content tailored to the African American culture by entering a partnership with J. Alexander Martin, founder of the iconic fashion brand FUBU and successful producer Roberto "Rush" Evans, to launch the For Us By Us Network. The new service will feature high quality movies, authentic and raw content around issues, personalities and trends related to the hip-hop culture and lifestyle. The service will utilize Cinedigm's industry-leading Matchpoint technology platform to power the full service, making FUBU one of the first brands to leverage the Matchpoint platform on a SaaS basis.

Key Points: 
  • The new service will feature high quality movies, authentic and raw content around issues, personalities and trends related to the hip-hop culture and lifestyle.
  • The service will utilize Cinedigm's industry-leading Matchpoint technology platform to power the full service, making FUBU one of the first brands to leverage the Matchpoint platform on a SaaS basis.
  • The (FUBU) For Us By Us Network apps will be available across web, mobile as well as connected TV and will be powered by Cinedigm's Matchpoint Blueprint v2.0 platform.
  • "We created the For Us By Us Network so that we can provide high quality, positive content for our culture."

Nokia and Kyndryl expand global network and edge computing alliance

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星期二, 二月 14, 2023

Kyndryl elevates its strategic investment in Nokia achieving the highest tier Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) accreditation status, increasing expert resources and skilled practitioners ready to support customers across the globe.

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  • Kyndryl elevates its strategic investment in Nokia achieving the highest tier Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC) accreditation status, increasing expert resources and skilled practitioners ready to support customers across the globe.
  • Kyndryl and Nokia will launch a partner innovation lab in Raleigh, North Carolina, to bring advanced wireless connectivity and edge computing, integrated with a multi-factor zero trust model, converging IT and OT for enterprises.
  • Kyndryl and Nokia established their global network and edge computing alliance in February 2022 .
  • Paul Savill, Global Practice Leader of Network and Edge computing at Kyndryl, said: “Our partnership with Nokia has been focused on co-innovating and co-creating for customers to digitally transform their workspaces and operations.

Kyndryl and Nokia Expand Global Network and Edge Computing Alliance

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星期二, 二月 14, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230213005684/en/
    Kyndryl and Nokia established their global network and edge computing alliance in February 2022 .
  • “Our partnership with Nokia has been focused on co-innovating and co-creating for customers to digitally transform their workspaces and operations,” said Paul Savill, global practice leader of Network and Edge computing for Kyndryl.
  • Together, Kyndryl and Nokia are addressing the collaboration and operational needs that contractors and operators face in the field today.
  • For more information on Kyndryl’s Network and Edge Computing services, visit: https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/services/network
    For more information on Kyndryl’s Digital Workplace services, visit: https://www.kyndryl.com/us/en/services/digital-workplace

AANA President-elect Receives $1 Million Grant to Study Racial Health Equity

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星期二, 十一月 1, 2022

ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN, president-elect of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), is part of a group of researchers that recently received a $1 million grant to study racial health equity.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dru Riddle, PhD, DNP, CRNA, FAAN, president-elect of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), is part of a group of researchers that recently received a $1 million grant to study racial health equity.
  • "As a CRNA, I see firsthand when racial health inequity impacts outcomes for patients," Riddle said.
  • Riddle said CRNAs see the impacts of racial health inequities in all areas of care, but especially in maternal outcomes and access to care for minority populations.
  • The goals of the group's research include creating guidelines, developing recommendations for practice that take into account structural racism, and prioritizing research topics to advance racial health equity.

Damien Douglas Co-Owner Of For Us By Us Network Says Launching This Streaming Platform Makes 3 His Magic Number

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星期四, 三月 31, 2022

Movies are an escape from reality for Damien where he dips into the library of films in his head and plays out scenarios as if he was there.

Key Points: 
  • Movies are an escape from reality for Damien where he dips into the library of films in his head and plays out scenarios as if he was there.
  • In addition to this, Damien has a weekly show called "The Gen Zone" hosted by Jhone Y. Lucas.
  • Over the past five years, the projects that Damien has worked on have grossed 100 million dollars in the box office.
  • This is something that I am changing by my actions by working with Forever Young Entertainment."

AppDirect and CDPQ Partner to Launch AppDirect Capital

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星期二, 十二月 21, 2021

With the launch of AppDirect Capital, we will be able to bolster our AppSmart Invest program while building a catalog of financial products to help advisors grow and scale their business," said Daniel Saks, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of AppDirect.

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  • With the launch of AppDirect Capital, we will be able to bolster our AppSmart Invest program while building a catalog of financial products to help advisors grow and scale their business," said Daniel Saks, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of AppDirect.
  • "AppDirect Capital is purpose-built for channel partners and offers them simple, hassle-free access to funding that enables them freedom to grow their business on their terms.
  • Since its initial equity investment in 2020, CDPQ has been an active shareholder of AppDirect and partner to AppDirect as it continues to expand its business in Montreal.
  • 2021 AppDirect, Inc. AppDirect and AppSmart are registered trademarks of AppDirect, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

AANA Board of Directors Member Leads International COVID-19 Evidence Panel

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星期五, 十月 15, 2021

Riddle, a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Board of Directors and co-chair of the Cochrane US Network, led a roundtable group of international health leaders at Cochrane Convenes to address prioritizing and identifying evidence needs of users.

Key Points: 
  • Riddle, a member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Board of Directors and co-chair of the Cochrane US Network, led a roundtable group of international health leaders at Cochrane Convenes to address prioritizing and identifying evidence needs of users.
  • Their findings were recently presented to an international audience of healthcare leaders, elected officials, and evidence users.
  • "Findings from this event will be used to shape the development of future international health policy," Riddle said.
  • The observations and recommendations from CochraneConvenes include:
    The pandemic evidence response has been weighted towards high-income countries.

LISCure Biosciences Announces Know-How License Agreement and Stock Purchase Agreement with Mayo Clinic

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星期一, 七月 26, 2021

SEOUL, South Korea, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LISCure Biosciences, Inc. ("LISCure") has entered into a know-how license and development collaboration agreement, and stock purchase agreement with Mayo Clinic to advance LISCure's microbiome therapeutics in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LISCure Biosciences, Inc. ("LISCure") has entered into a know-how license and development collaboration agreement, and stock purchase agreement with Mayo Clinic to advance LISCure's microbiome therapeutics in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
  • Under the agreement, the company will receive Mayo Clinic's know-how to establish a new drug development of NASH program.
  • As part of the agreement, Mayo Clinic will become a shareholder in LISCure, the first Korean biotech company receiving equity investment from Mayo Clinic.
  • "We are also proud of Mayo Clinic becoming our shareholder and look forward to continuing a long-term collaboration."