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Pennington Biomedical’s Small Shift for July: Prioritizing Sleep
Small shifts can make a big impact on a person’s long-term health, and that includes catching some Z's. Quality sleep is essential for physical health, mental clarity and emotional resilience. This month, making a few small adjustments to sleep routines can enhance overall health and energy levels. - July 13, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Celebrate National Blueberry Month with Pennington Biomedical
The health benefits of blueberries are believed to be due to the diverse range of phytochemicals they contain, that act as antioxidants, anticancer agents, anti-neurodegenerative agents and anti-inflammatory agents. Because of these properties, many studies have been conducted to evaluate the health benefits of blueberries in chronic disease prevention. - July 10, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Immundiagnostik, Inc. Partners with BioPorto Diagnostics A/S to Expand Renal Research Offering
Immundiagnostik, Inc. has partnered with BioPorto Diagnostics A/S to expand its product portfolio to include BioPorto's line of NGAL ELISAs. - July 01, 2024 - Immundiagnostik, Inc.
Cambridge Polymer Group Unveils Restructure to Accelerate Client Innovation through Material Science
Cambridge Polymer Group (CPG) announced a new leadership structure to better support clients in developing innovative products. CPG is creating a new five-person senior management team with deep materials science expertise, which will allow for closer collaboration with clients on complex projects. Dr. Gavin Braithwaite will be the new CEO and Dr. Stephen Spiegelberg will move to the new role of Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). - June 23, 2024 - Cambridge Polymer Group
Pennington Biomedical Shares Small Shifts for Nutritional Health
As a world-renowned nutrition research center, Pennington Biomedical has been on the forefront of how diet impacts health for decades. With hundreds of studies demonstrating the value of sound nutrition, the research center rolled out its Small Shifts campaign this year to showcase the cumulative value of daily common-sense changes. - June 23, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Simplifying Clinical Trials: TrialX Launches AI powered Clinical Trial Finder for Patient-Friendly Information
TrialX's new AI powered Clinical Trial Finder tool simplifies access to detailed information on over 58,000 active trials globally. The advanced AI technology transforms complex trial details into clear, concise language, making them understandable for a broader audience. Patients and caregivers can register as volunteers and receive notifications about suitable trials, enhancing participation in clinical research. - June 17, 2024 - TrialX
Groundbreaking Study Shows Promise in AAV9 Gene Therapy for FOXG1 Syndrome; Rescue of Brain Structure Abnormalities and Deficits.
New publication shows groundbreaking result in FOXG1 AAV9 gene therapy studies, rescuing structural brain abnormalities caused by the pediatric rare disease, FOXG1 syndrome. This paper summarizing work done by the FOXG1 Research Center, led by Dr. Soo-Kyung Lee, Dr. Jae W. Lee and Dr. Kathrin Meyer (responsible for the SMA gene therapy), shows remarkable rescue of brain abnormalities using AAV9 gene therapy. - June 10, 2024 - FOXG1 Research Foundation
Immundiagnostik, Inc. Launches New and Improved Website
Immundiagnostik, Inc. announces the launch of its new and improved website, making it easier for researchers and clinical lab professionals to find the immunoassays and ELISAs they need. - June 03, 2024 - Immundiagnostik, Inc.
Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Robert Kesterson Working to Advance Knowledge of Neurofibromatosis Development and Treatment
May is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month - June 02, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
The SELECT Study, Led by Pennington Biomedical Researcher Dr. Donna Ryan, Confirms Weight Loss Benefits of Semaglutide Last up to Four Years
The SELECT Study, led by Pennington Biomedical researcher Dr. Donna Ryan, confirms an average weight reduction of 10 percent compared to a placebo, with results lasting for several years. - May 31, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Leanne Redman Talks Changing the Culture: Eating for You, Not for Two
As a world leader in nutrition, LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center scientists have studied prenatal nutrition and discovered eating-for-two is no longer a good mantra for modern moms. - May 19, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
TaskHub: A CleverLMS Solution for Organizing and Upskilling Workforce
CleverLMS, a tailor-made learning management systems provider, presents TaskHub as a solution to unite the company’s staff management and upskilling. It’s convenient for assigning tasks and work roles, completion tracking, reporting, and surveying. All these operations can be accessed using a single dashboard, so the company’s workflows will be easy to organize without any mess. - May 18, 2024 - CleverLMS
Dr. Leanne Redman to Lead Pennington Biomedical’s Nutrition Obesity Research Center
After 19 years, Dr. Eric Ravussin hands baton to Dr. Redman to continue center’s mission of supporting Louisiana’s nutrition and metabolic health research. - May 18, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
EngWorks Offers Free Trial of ExHAC Hazardous Area Classification Software
EngWorks, a leading provider of engineering solutions based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is happy to announce an opportunity for professionals to experience the newly released ExHAC Hazardous Area Classification Software with a complimentary two-week trial. The ExHAC software trial provides users... - May 10, 2024 - EngWorks Inc
During Mental Health Awareness Month, Practice Small Shifts for Mental Health and Resilience
May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, and during the month, Pennington Biomedical’s Small Shifts campaign is focuses on mental health and resilience. Giving mental health the attention it deserves is just as important as nurturing physical health. In fact, they’re interdependent. Making small changes to your mental health, like breathing deeply for five minutes, meditating or taking regular breaks from social media, help improve your total wellness. - April 30, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Researcher Dr. Jennifer Caldwell Awarded Pilot Funding for "Linking Genetics and Improving Nutrition in Scotlandville, LA."
Pennington Biomedical Research Center’s Dr. Jennifer Caldwell was named as one of four early-stage investigators to be selected to receive pilot funding of $50,000 from the Forge AHEAD Center, a regional comprehensive research center located at the University of Alabama Birmingham. With a... - April 28, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
CleverLMS is Now Empowering the Asian and the Middle Eastern Workforce
The CleverLMS mission is based on educational universality: its features can be easily adapted to the specific business needs of various companies. A 24/7 support center is another key element, available via webchat, email, and phone, resolving all user cases within a maximum of 2.5 hours. CleverLMS works to manage and elevate the most valuable asset of every company: its employees, making businesses more robust, efficient, and resilient. - April 22, 2024 - CleverLMS
Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. Steven Heymsfield and Colleague Publish Guidance on Energy and Macronutrients Across the Lifespan in the NEJM
In the growing campaign positioning “Food as Medicine,” Dr. Steven Heymsfield joins Dr. Sue Shapses of Rutgers University to share a matrix of variables to consider when crafting nutrient-rich diets in the New England Journal of Medicine - April 20, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Participated in Eight-Year Long GRADE Study on Commonly Used Type 2 Diabetes Medications
Comparative Study of Type 2 Diabetes Medications Shows Differences in Medication Acceptance, Quality-Of-Life, Insulin Secretion and Mortality - March 30, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Shares Health Across the Lifespan Begins with Small Shifts
Small shifts are something that everyone can do and can be incorporated into everyday life. Small shifts add up, and they are reinforcing, which further promotes the activity. - March 22, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
A Research Passion for Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Justin Brown
Growing up, Dr. Justin Brown thought his career path would lead him to become a union carpenter in New York City, but when he was 14 years old, his father passed away following a battle with colon cancer. From then on, Dr. Brown’s future career became instantly clear. “My mission is... - March 22, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
The University of Iowa Selects TrialX to Build SAYSTOP Study App for a Leading Research Study to Investigate Antibiotics Resistance
To study a patient-centered approach to antibiotic discontinuation upon symptom resolution in patients with acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis. - March 13, 2024 - TrialX
Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. John Kirwan and Dr. Philip Schauer Among the Key Investigators for the 12-Year Study on the Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Type 2 Diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery achieved much better long-term blood glucose control compared to people who received medical management plus lifestyle interventions, according to a new study published in JAMA, or Journal of the American Medical Association, and funded by the National institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of The National Institutes of Health. - February 29, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
New Research Findings Show That Life Span Can be Increased by Making Cells Less Efficient at Producing Energy
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Looking for New Ways to Improve Life Span and Health During Aging - February 23, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
New Screening Tool Saving Lives: Metamor Team Developing Tool to Catch Cancer Earlier
A new partnership between a Pennington Biomedical physician-researcher at the Metamor Institute and an LSU School of Medicine oncologist has already saved women’s lives in southeast Louisiana. More than 60,000 women are diagnosed with endometrial cancer each year, a number that includes... - February 22, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Researchers Combine Modern Equipment for Increased Precision in Body Composition Analysis
Pennington Biomedical Professor of Metabolism and Body Composition Dr. Steven Heymsfield is part of a team of researchers who confirm the results in the study: "Generative Deep Learning Furthers the Understanding of Local Distributions of Fat and Muscle on Body Shape and Health Using 3D Surface Scans." - February 21, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
How Do Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss Affect Aging? Study Currently Looking for Participants.
The DiAL-Health study will help determine how intermittent fasting and calorie counting can improve a person’s “healthspan.” - February 17, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Updated Edition of the “Handbook of Obesity,” Edited by Former Pennington Biomedical Executive Directors Dr. George Bray and Dr. Claude Bouchard, Now Available
The two-volume set of the “Handbook of Obesity,” edited by former Pennington Biomedical Research Center Executive Directors Dr. George Bray and Dr. Claude Bouchard, was recently published by Routledge and CRC Press. In addition to Drs. Bray and Bouchard, Pennington Biomedical Executive... - February 16, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Encouraging "Small Shifts" for Big Improvements in Health and Nutrition
Small shifts, such as choosing a piece of fruit over a sugary treat or taking a 10-minute walk after work rather than dropping onto the couch can have a lasting impact on health over time. - February 16, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Jeffery Keller to Lead Answer ALS' Open Access Data Repository
Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Jeffery Keller has been named Principal Investigator to oversee Answer ALS' open access data repository, Neuromine. Serving as Director for Pennington Biomedical's Institute for Dementia Research and Prevention and a Professor of Aging and Neurodegeneration, Dr. Keller... - February 14, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Flow Circuits and Rapid Fluidics Ltd. Announce Partnership to Drive Microfluidic Innovation
Flow Circuits design platform and Rapid Fluidics 3D Print capabilities perfectly complement each other for rapid fluidic system development. Combined they empower researchers in diverse markets such as Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Research, Point of Care Testing and Clinical Diagnostics, and Environment and Industrial Analytics. - February 05, 2024 - Rapid Fluidics Ltd
Access EETech’s 2023 Engineering Insights Report: Unveiling Key Trends and Strategies in the Electronics Industry
To truly understand the intricate workings of engineers, EETech delves beyond conventional assumptions, exploring how they consume information, make purchasing decisions, adopt AI in their design process, and more. - February 01, 2024 - EETech Media
Family-Owned Boone Labs and Melk Cannabis Unite to Elevate Michigan's Cannabis Culture
Boone Labs, a distinguished family-owned and operated cannabis processing facility in Michigan, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Melk Cannabis, a premium solventless brand celebrated for its commitment to excellence and vibrant contributions to the cannabis community. This... - January 24, 2024 - Boone Labs
TrialX Partners with The Michael J. Fox Foundation to Power Its Parkinson’s Clinical Trial Finder
To increase accessibility of information for individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease. - January 08, 2024 - TrialX
Industry Tech Days 2023: A Resounding Success with Record-Breaking Attendance and Exciting Enhancements
EETech, the leader in electronics industry data insights, community, and digital transformation celebrates the resounding success of All About Circuits virtual conference Industry Tech Days (ITD) 2023. This annual event, renowned for its commitment to innovation and industry insights, surpassed all... - November 04, 2023 - EETech Media
NeuroUX Launches Neurologger, Enabling Real-Time Data for Behavioral and Wellness Research
NeuroUX, a leading health-tech company involved in developing technology platforms for cognitive and behavioral health research, announced the launch of Neurologger. This advanced mobile sensing application which now is available on both Android and iOS platforms, is set to redefine the landscape... - August 16, 2023 - NeuroUX
The FOXG1 Research Foundation Appoints Dr. Soo-Kyung Lee as Chief Scientific Officer to Lead Therapeutics for FOXG1 Syndrome, an Autism-related Rare Disease
The FOXG1 Research Foundation (FRF), a parent-led rare disease patient organization focused on driving therapeutics for FOXG1 syndrome, an Autism-related neurological condition, announced today the appointment of Dr. Soo-Kyung Lee as the new Chief Scientific Officer of the FOXG1 Research Foundation (FRF). Dr. Lee’s dedication to curing FOXG1 syndrome is deeply personal as a mother to Yuna, diagnosed with FOXG1 syndrome in 2009. - August 12, 2023 - FOXG1 Research Foundation
Bertec Unveils Expanded Distribution of Its Comprehensive Clinical Product Portfolio, Opening New Doors for Business Partners
Bertec, a leading developer, manufacturer, and provider of innovative clinical systems specializing in balance and vestibular testing, paves the way for expanded opportunities and enhanced support for valued business partners and customers worldwide. - July 05, 2023 - Bertec
Study Finds Non-Surgical Back Pain Treatment May Promote Cellular Healing Achieves Higher Success Rates Due to Patented Oscillation Feature
Active oscillatory signaling introduced during the high-tension period of decompression treatment may lead to higher levels of self-healing through improved tissue repair and uniform separation of the vertebrae. Videofluoroscopy imaging was used by researchers to study how the spine responds to dynamic forces during IDD Therapy® treatment, an advanced spinal decompression treatment performed with a device called the Accu-SPINA® System. - June 30, 2023 - North American Medical Corporation
International LabAutomation Day is June 21
Celebrating Lab Automation; Laboratory automation refers to the use of technology, equipment, and software to streamline and optimize laboratory processes and operations. It involves automating repetitive tasks, data collection and analysis, sample handling, and other activities in a laboratory setting. By leveraging various automated systems, laboratories can enhance efficiency, accuracy, reproducibility, and throughput while reducing human error and the time required to perform experiments. - June 20, 2023 - Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG)
EETech Announces Partnership with Women in Electronics Organization
This strategic partnership underscores EETech's commitment to promoting diversity, inclusivity, and gender equality across the electronics industry, including careers involving data intelligence, software, manufacturing, and distribution. - June 12, 2023 - EETech Media
EETech Announces the Launch of the New VDI (Vital Data Intelligence) Platform
VDI is a data toolbox for the electronics industry’s global channel management teams, marketing organizations, and worldwide sales and pricing teams. With the platform's deep insights, advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence capabilities, businesses can easily identify distribution and demand trends, web traffic and component data. Companies that use VDI will see immediate operations optimization, as well as revenue opportunities. - June 09, 2023 - EETech Media
Liberum Independent Medical Education Announces Management Buyout
Liberum Independent Medical Education, provider of independent medical education (IME) to healthcare professionals worldwide, has announced a management buyout (MBO) from its original owner, OHC London Holdings Ltd. The MBO was led by the company's Managing Director, Celeste Kolanko who has taken ownership of the company which now operates as Liberum IME BV, and Liberum Independent Medical Education Ltd. - April 29, 2023 - Liberum Independent Medical Education Ltd
Statewide Campaign Raises Money and Awareness for Tourette Syndrome Education, Advocacy and Research
Families, advocates and sponsors step up for Tourette Syndrome awareness. - April 23, 2023 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Black Students in Pittsburgh 3-D Print Living Artery as Part of C-3PO Project
In the C-3PO project of The Citizen Science Lab, African American high school and middle school students have 3-D printed their first living body part. - April 12, 2023 - The Citizen Science Lab
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Missouri Presents Get Your CEU Kicks on Route 66 Conference
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science – Missouri (ASCLS-MO) will present the Get Your CEU Kicks on Route 66 Laboratory Learning Conference, taking place in Springfield, MO, on April 20-21, 2023. ASCLS-MO is proud to bring this two-day conference to the Ozarks Technical... - April 07, 2023 - American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Missouri
YOV - You, Only Virtual Launches First AI Platform to Connect Users with Deceased Loved Ones
AI can bring us closer to the people we love, by bringing them to life before our eyes. This ultimately allows individuals to never have to say goodbye. - March 31, 2023 - You, Only Virtual
EETech Partners with Team SR2 and Dale Coyne with RWR to Launch the "Racing to Drive the Future of Engineering" Partnership
EETech, the experts on digital engineering communities, data, and eCommerce within the electronics and automation industries, is proud to announce its multifaceted partnership with Dale Coyne Racing with RWR and Team SR2’s #51 Indy car. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES reaches 223 markets in 142... - March 30, 2023 - EETech Media
Minor Use Foundation Announces New Mission and Vision Statements
On March 30, 2023, the Minor Use Foundation announced new mission and vision statements that will help govern decision making over the coming years and better reflect the alignment of the Foundation’s work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). - March 30, 2023 - Minor Use Foundation, Inc.
EETech Media Announces Control Automation Day 2023 – Welcoming Keynotes from Rockwell Automation, GE Digital and Phoenix Contact
EETech is thrilled to host the second-annual Control Automation Day, a one-day virtual event for control and automation engineers worldwide, that will be held on March 14, 2023. Register for free here: https://control.com/events/control-automation-day-2023/ After a successful inaugural event in... - February 17, 2023 - EETech Media