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Penn receives $4.5 million NIH grant to create a comprehensive resource for women’s health

October 10, 2020

Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Oct 9 2020

Junhyong Kim, PhD, Chair and Patricia M. Williams Professor of Biology in the School of Arts and Sciences, and Kate O’Neill, MD MTR, Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Perelman School of Medicine, have been awarded a Human BioMolecular Atlas Program (HuBMAP) grant supported by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development and the Common Fund of the National Institutes of Health. Drs. Kim and O’Neill are leading a multi-disciplinary team to create a comprehensive resource for women’s health by documenting the molecular characteristics of individual cells in the female reproductive system.

This four-year, $4.5 million grant from the NIH along with support from the University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences, Perelman School of Medicine and the Center for Research on Reproduction and Women’s Health will fund creation of the Penn Center

Global Food Security Technologies Market Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast Report 2020-2026

October 9, 2020

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The “Food Security Technologies Market – Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast 2020-2026” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

Global demand for Food Security Technologies market is expected to grow at a lucrative CAGR of around 7.5% between 2020 and 2026.

The report provides a comprehensive view on the food security technologies market we have included a detailed value chain analysis. To understand the competitive landscape in the market, an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model for the food security technologies market has also been included. The study encompasses a market attractiveness analysis, wherein product segments are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate and general attractiveness. The report also analyzes several driving and restraining factors and their impact on the market during the forecast period.

Food security technologies are use of advance techniques for the production of adequate food, to satisfy the demand from the increasing

Former CDC chief calls for ‘comprehensive approach’ as U.S. reports 55K new cases

October 3, 2020

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Oct. 3 (UPI) — The former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the United States needs a more comprehensive approach to containing the novel coronavirus as case loads rose in at least two dozen states and Puerto Rico.

“Testing does not replace safety measures including consistent mask use, physical distancing, and hand washing,” former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden said in a Friday statement shortly after it was revealed that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

According to data from Johns Hopkins University, 24 states saw their number of new cases rise at least 10% this week, and an analysis published by The Washington Post Saturday said COVID-19 cases have risen in 33 states and Puerto Rico since late August.

At least 12 states have also reported rising hospitalizations this week, with upticks in new cases throughout the country, with the state of

Sharing, surviving, thriving: Community health leaders provide education, examples of hope in face of breast cancer – O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center

October 2, 2020

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Nan Brown-Curtis: Minister of awareness and hope

Cancer, including breast cancer, has been a constant presence in the life of Nan Brown-Curtis.

Her sister and niece both died of breast cancer. Her mother and two aunts were diagnosed with breast cancer as well. Her first husband died of lymphoma. Her current husband is a kidney cancer survivor and is currently fighting multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. Brown-Curtis herself is also a survivor of colorectal cancer.

Nan Brown-Curtis speaks to the attendees at her 70th birthday celebration in 2018. (Photo submitted)

Brown-Curtis has built and crossed many bridges on her cancer journey, and she is now using her experiences to help others make their own successful passage.

“It’s important for people to see people who have had a cancer diagnosis who are still alive,” Brown-Curtis said.

Brown-Curtis uses her personal cancer experience to serve as a living example of

USA TODAY To Provide Comprehensive On-Screen Fact Checking For the 2020 Presidential and Vice-Presidential Debates

September 30, 2020

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USA TODAY Network journalists across the country will team up to provide instant on-screen fact checking and context for viewers across the USA TODAY Network and its social media channels.

USA TODAY, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), announced today that a team of expert reporters will provide comprehensive on-screen fact checking for the 2020 presidential and vice-presidential debates. The on-screen fact checking will provide USA TODAY livestream viewers with immediate context from topical experts to help hold each candidate accountable for their claims during the debates.

USA TODAY journalists are offering their expertise on various topics that have become key issues for voters in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, including COVID-19, the economy, social justice, health care, education, immigration, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Information about the team of experts can be found at debates2020.usatoday.com.

The fact checks will appear live on screen as concise, declarative statements of

MGM Resorts International Announces Comprehensive Health And Safety Plan For Meetings And Conventions

September 29, 2020

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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) today announced a comprehensive plan designed to facilitate the safe return of meetings and conventions at the company’s properties in Las Vegas and throughout the United States, subject to local regulations and restrictions. MGM Resorts’ “Convene with Confidence” plan is the result of months of work with experts and builds on the company’s Seven-Point Safety Plan to provide a comprehensive approach to health and safety. This includes the option for a multi-layered health screening process using CLEAR’s Health Pass and utilizing on-site rapid, molecular COVID-19 testing that can deliver results within approximately 20 minutes.

“The health and safety of all who pass through our doors is our highest priority. Convene with Confidence represents the culmination of everything we’ve learned, cutting-edge technology and months of consultation with experts,” said MGM Resorts CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle.

The Global Inclusive Growth Partnership Launches Benefits21; Initiative Calls for a Comprehensive Overhaul of a Broken Benefits System

September 28, 2020

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Washington, DC, Sept. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Global Inclusive Growth Partnership (GIGP), an Aspen Institute collaboration with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, today announced Benefits21 – a new initiative focused on creating and implementing a modernized benefits system that ensures financial security for all workers. Experts from public and private sector organizations aim to create an inclusive, portable, people-centric, and interoperable system of benefits that is grounded in what workers need to be financially secure.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it plain that everybody needs access to benefits and social insurance to weather crises, and emergency measures such as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and CARES Act have only partially addressed people’s immediate needs. These policy responses have not addressed the trend that a growing percentage of the U.S. workforce is disproportionately excluded from workplace benefits– or that one in four workers relies on the public

HealthQuarters and Mount Sinai Health System Promise to Deliver Curated, Comprehensive Health and Wellness Experience

September 27, 2020

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HealthQuarters, a new destination for curated and clinically-backed health and wellness services, today announces a new venture with Mount Sinai Health System, New York City’s largest academic medical system, to expand access to world-class health care services. The multi-year, multi-location deal will launch with a flagship center opening later this year at 632 Broadway in New York City’s NoHo neighborhood.

Mount Sinai physicians represent the best in medicine, providing patient-centered care to improve the health of all patients. The collaboration with HealthQuarters extends Mount Sinai’s reach, offering patients greater access to Mount Sinai experts in prime neighborhoods and under the same roof as independently provided wellness services, bringing preventive medicine closer to the heart of everyday life.

“HealthQuarters and Mount Sinai Health System alike are aiming to tap into trends showing that patients are looking to make health a more seamless part of their daily lives,”

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Penn receives $4.5 million NIH grant to create a comprehensive resource for women’s health

Global Food Security Technologies Market Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast Report 2020-2026

Former CDC chief calls for ‘comprehensive approach’ as U.S. reports 55K new cases

USA TODAY To Provide Comprehensive On-Screen Fact Checking For the 2020 Presidential and Vice-Presidential Debates

MGM Resorts International Announces Comprehensive Health And Safety Plan For Meetings And Conventions

The Global Inclusive Growth Partnership Launches Benefits21; Initiative Calls for a Comprehensive Overhaul of a Broken Benefits System

HealthQuarters and Mount Sinai Health System Promise to Deliver Curated, Comprehensive Health and Wellness Experience