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- Community, Medical Health Aged Care
- 17/09/2024
- 06:30
Doctors urge parents to be vigilant with further invasive meningococcal disease infections expected early spring
Invasivemeningococcal disease (IMD) is rare and most people survive.1 However, even with appropriate medical care, up to 1 in 10 patients who contract IMD may die, typically within 24-48 hours from first symptoms.2,3 Up to 1 in 5 survivors may develop long-term disabilities.3 GSK research shows most (72%) Australian parents are aware that IMD is a serious infection, but only 19% are aware that IMD can be caused by multiple bacterial strains.4 Invasive meningococcal disease cases are expected to peak in winter and early spring.6 As of September, 88* cases have been recorded nationally this year.5 17 September 2024, Melbourne,…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 17/09/2024
- 06:12
Simple immune cell could become ‘off-the-shelf’ rapid tissue, muscle and bone healing therapy
Monash University researchers have discovered a cell in the blood which – when introduced to a bone, muscle or skin injury, has the capacity to rapidly promote healing. Importantly these cells can be genetically dissimilar to the recipient, opening up the way for donated blood to be used as a possible universal cell-based therapy for regenerative medicine. The study, led by Associate Professor Mikaël Martino from Monash’s Australian Regenerative Medical Research Institute, and published in Nature Communications, showed that these cells, called Regulatory T cells behave like an emergency triage doctor – rapidly becoming a cell type specific for the…
- Animal Animal WelfareRights, Science
- 17/09/2024
- 06:00
‘Food theft’ among seabirds could be transmission point for deadly avian flu
If seabirds can catch avian flu by stealing food from infectious birds, it gives scientists a clue where to monitor for outbreaks among these vulnerable birds. The deadly H5N1 avian influenza virus, which has killed millions of birds worldwide since 2021 – and in rare cases can be transmitted to humans – may be spread through the food-stealing behaviour of some seabirds. A study published today in the journal Conservation Letters highlights food theft – also known as ‘kleptoparasitism’, where some seabird species like frigatebirds and skuas force other birds to regurgitate their prey – as a possible transmission path…
- Information Technology
- 17/09/2024
- 03:40
Zoom for Government Platform Expands With Zoom AI Companion, Receives FedRAMP® JAB Authorization
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Zoom announced that The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) Joint Authorization Board (JAB) authorized Zoom AI Companion as a JAB Moderate system, adding to Zoom for Government’s growing list of authorized products, solidifying the company’s commitment to the U.S. government space. Most recently, Zoom Contact Center also received FedRAMP® JAB certification as part of the Zoom for Government platform, in June of 2024.Now, U.S. federal agencies, state and local municipalities, and approved businesses and organizations that support U.S. government missions with paid Zoom accounts will have a FedRAMP-authorized,…
- Information Technology
- 17/09/2024
- 02:10
11x Secures $24 Million Series A Funding Led by Benchmark to Create the Future of Digital Work
Investment to Accelerate the Development of AI-Powered Digital Workers and Expand Global FootprintSAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 11x, a pioneering AI startup transforming the modern workforce with autonomous digital workers, announced closing a $24 million Series A funding round today. The round was led by Benchmark, with participation from Quiet Capital, SV Angel, Abstract Ventures, Lux Capital, Operator Partners, Visionaries, Activant, HubSpot Ventures, Project A, 20VC, 20Growth, and 20Sales.Founded in 2022 by CEO Hasan Sukkar, 11x simplifies Go-to-Market (GTM) operations with AI-powered digital workers, allowing teams to focus on strategic work.“We don’t target SaaS spend; we target…
- Marketing Advertising, Travel Tourism
- 17/09/2024
- 02:00
Daniel Ricciardo discusses his plan to retire to the Margaret River Region
Hitting the road for the second time, WA-born Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo and his childhood friend Blake Mills have traversed the incredible countryside…
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- Sport Recreation
- 17/09/2024
- 01:34
Andoo Team Australia on form for start of UniCredit Youth America’s Cup regatta in Barcelona
The Andoo Team Australia campaign for the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup gets underway this week when the six invited nations start competition in Barcelona…
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- Technology Innovation
- 17/09/2024
- 01:26
NIQ Unveils Groundbreaking AI Tools for CPG Brands at FastCompany Innovation Festival 2024 Providing Human-Powered Insights at the Speed of AI
Introduces the world’s first CPG large language model and BASES AI, a tool using real consumer-permissioned data to create synthetic panels for concept testing…
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- Medical Health Aged Care
- 16/09/2024
- 23:27
Graco Develops First Air Spray Guns Certified for Ergonomic Performance
Stellair™ and Stellair ACE Reduce Fatigue Potential and Improve Productivity for Industrial Painters MINNEAPOLIS–BUSINESS WIRE– Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), a leading manufacturer of fluid handling…
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