Public Interest

From Particle Physics to Hospitals: The United States Food and Drug Administration Authorizes the Mechanical Ventilator Milano (MVM) within the Scope of the Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 Ventilators

NEW YORK, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- FONDAZIONE ARIA and Vexos Inc. Preamble In a little more than one month, from March 19 to May 1, the Mechanical Ventilator Milano (MVM) has gone from conception to reality, as it is now shifting to production and to support of patients affected severely by ...

2020-05-12 17:00 2265

Canadian Seahorse Expert Earns World's Leading Award for Animal Conservation

Dr. Amanda Vincent becomes first marine conservationist to win Indianapolis Prize INDIANAPOLIS, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today officials from the Indianapolis Prize announcedAmanda Vincent, Ph.D., as the 2020 Winner of the world's leading award for animal conservation. Vincent is the preemin...

2020-05-12 12:03 2894

Thunderbird School Of Global Management At ASU Innovates With Robotic Commencement

Class of 2020 "walks" using telepresence robots PHOENIX, May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Thunderbird's global community celebrated graduates in a reinvented digital commencement featuring mobile telepresence robots that allowed graduates to "walk" virtually. One day these students will tell f...

2020-05-12 00:00 3279

Man Climbs "Everest" in Singapore without Air Conditioning for Charity

SINGAPORE, May 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- $29,030 (elevation of Mt. Everest) has been raised for charity by Safavi Philanthropic Initiative Chairman,Francesco Reza Safavi. Mr. Safavi had undertaken to climb the height of Mt. Everest with the help of accomplished Everest climber and Explorer Mr.Khoo ...

2020-05-08 08:00 3559

Man Climbs "Everest" in Singapore without Air Conditioning for Charity

SINGAPORE, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- $29,030 (elevation of Mt. Everest) has been raised for charity by Safavi Philanthropic Initiative Chairman,Francesco Reza Safavi.  Mr. Safavi had undertaken to climb the height of Mt. Everest with the help of accomplished Everest climber and Explorer Mr.Khoo...

2020-05-08 08:00 2838

Global Survey Finds Lupus Greatly Impacts Physical Function and Quality of Life

World Lupus Federation survey data finds that lupus affects mobility and ability to conduct normal activities WASHINGTON, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new global survey of more than 3,500 people with lupus released by theWorld Lupus Federation (WLF) for World Lupus Day onMay 10, nearly 7 in ...

2020-05-07 08:00 1719

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna Keynotes IBM Think Digital 2020; Announces New AI, Edge and Cloud Capabilities to Help Clients Accelerate Recovery and Transformation

More than 90,000 attendees join IBM's Think Digital event experience IBM offers technology training and solutions that can help serve as building blocks of transformation and recovery, resilience and discovery NEW YORK, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In his keynote presentation at IBM's Think Digit...

2020-05-06 01:24 6660

Change Healthcare Commended by Frost & Sullivan for Transforming the Revenue Cycle Management Workflow with its AI-enabled Solutions and Services

Its analytics-driven solutions ensure superior user experiences by improving patient management, clinical documentation, and claims management SANTA CLARA, California, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis ofthe United States revenue cycle management (RCM) market, Frost & Sull...

2020-05-05 21:00 2306

Universities Must Step Up to Survive After COVID-19, Global Experts Urge in Economist Intelligence Unit Panel Sponsored by Qatar Foundation

DOHA, Qatar and WASHINGTON and ATLANTA and LONDON, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Students will have the power to bankrupt universities that do not meet their expectations in a post-COVID-19 world, a US educator has warned at the launch of a major new research report into the future of higher educat...

2020-05-05 03:49 2918

Sharansky donates his $1 million Genesis Prize to alleviate coronavirus suffering, protect against future pandemics

Genesis, in partnership with Start-Up Nation Central, to award additional prizes to Israeli companies working to defeat COVID-19 JERUSALEM, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) announced today the names of the 15 recipients of this year's Genesis Prize grants. The major...

2020-05-04 12:37 1965

Connecting Des Moines Students For Distance Learning

Des Moines Public Schools, Mediacom Deliver Internet During COVID-19 Closure DES MOINES, Iowa, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 32,000 students enrolled in theDes Moines Public Schools (DMPS) resumed their coursework this week as teachers inIowa's largest school district delivered online cur...

2020-05-01 23:26 3430

Percepto Lauded by Frost & Sullivan for Accelerating Clients' Decision-Making with its Emerging Technology-led Autonomous Drone Solution

Percepto incorporates proprietary AI, ML, and analytics capabilities into its solutions to execute and manage events autonomously and ultimately, reduce operational downtime SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Based on its recent analysis of the global autonomous drones market, F...

2020-04-29 21:00 2253

The 50th Anniversary Of Earth Day Unites Tens Of Millions Of People Across The World In Action And A Multi-Platform Event

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite 3.9 billion people sheltering in place and the tragedy of the pandemic, over 100 million people took action in 192 countries in honor of Earth Day's 50th Anniversary.  Mayors, national governments, and multilaterals made commitments on a wide ran...

2020-04-25 04:29 3598

RB Statement: Improper Use of Disinfectants

SLOUGH, England, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Due to recent speculation and social media activity, RB (the makers of Lysol and Dettol) has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). As a...

2020-04-24 19:28 2122

Vakrangee Limited (VL) to Facilitate Registrations For 30 Days Free vHealth by Aetna's Virtual Doctor Consultation Service Across 10,000 Vakrangee Kendras

MUMBAI, India, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Vakrangee Limited (VL) to facilitate registrations for vHealth by Aetna's 30 days free virtual doctor consultation service. This initiative will focus on providing free medical guidance to people visiting Vakrangee outlets for essential services. Ther...

2020-04-24 18:44 3234

Empire State Building Launches #HeroesShineBright Campaign To Show Thanks To First Responders

A week of lightings for First Responder organizations and Essential Workers kicks offApril 24 NEW YORK, April 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced the launch of #HeroesShineBright, a weeklong campaign to give thanks to every person putting their lives on the l...

2020-04-24 04:28 6160

For The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, His Holiness Pope Francis Honors The Planet; Zucchero And Bono Sing Emotional Rendition Of "CANTA LA VITA" To Pope Francis And Earth Day At Rome's Colosseum

Earth Day Live Starts at 9am ET TODAY @EARTHDAY.ORG WASHINGTON, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Earth Day's 50th Anniversary, Earth Day Network  and Earth Day Italia announce today inRome, His Holiness Pope Francis celebrated Earth Day with a message to the global community. His messa...

2020-04-22 23:12 2328

Ty Warner, Creator of Beanie Babies, Releases Limited-Edition Bear to Support United Way Worldwide COVID-19 Relief

Delivers praying bears to nurses and medics staying at his Four Seasons Hotel New York; makes additional donations to United Way Worldwide COVID-19 Relief Fund on their behalf. OAK BROOK, Ill., April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ty Warner, owner of the largest manufacturer of plush in the world, tod...

2020-04-22 19:00 4336

NCCN Prostate Cancer Patient Guidelines Listed among Top Global Sources for Trustworthy Online Information

The NCCN Guidelines for Patients address disease types accounting for approximately 94% of all cancer diagnoses inthe United States, including breast, colon, pancreatic, prostate, plus topics like supportive care and prevention. They are updated and expanded on a regular basis and have been tran...

2020-04-20 20:35 1659

Frost & Sullivan Evaluates Modernization of Oil and Gas Pumps and their Shift to Service-based Business Models

Transition is expected to create new revenue streams, resulting in 3% growth for the global market through 2026, finds Frost & Sullivan SANTA CLARA, California, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The global oil and gas pumps market is likely to experience marginal growth as the global economic slowd...

2020-04-16 23:56 2200