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Benenden Health appoints COO
LaingBuisson News
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August 18, 2025
Not-for-profit healthcare provider Benenden Health has appointed Jon Cawley as chief operating officer. Cawley (pictured) will be responsible for the effectiveness of the organisation’s operations and staff at its York headquarters, supporting the...
Want to learn CPR in Kewanee? Here’s how to sign up
Kewanee Star Courier - Illinois
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CPR certification classes are scheduled to be offered monthly in Kewanee. The Henry and Stark County Health Departments, in partnership with First Choice Healthcare, plan to host these classes at their offices, located at 110 N. Burr Blvd., with...
MHRA approves immunotherapy which delays development of type 1 diabetes
Pulse
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August 18, 2025
An immunotherapy for type 1 diabetes has been approved for use in the UK, in a move which could mark a ‘turning point’ in treatment of the condition if eligible patients could be identified. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency...
Unlocking the opportunities of Kenya’s boda boda economy
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
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August 18, 2025
Each day, millions of people across Kenya rely on boda bodas to weave through traffic on the way to work, to move goods, access healthcare, and bridge the last mile. These fast, affordable motorcycle taxis power urban mobility and support economic...
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak breaks ground on $104M expansion, adding 54 beds
The Business Journals
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August 18, 2025
Methodist Hospital Stone Oak's latest expansion isn't just about adding beds - it's part of a broader strategy to enhance critical care services and prepare for future healthcare needs in the San Antonio area.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) updates its stock portfolio
Finbold
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August 18, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) disclosed its second-quarter 13F filing on August 14, revealing a number of new positions and trimming some of the existing ones. The sovereign wealth fund appears to be betting primarily on the...
UnitedHealth: What's Happening With UNH Stock?
Forbes
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CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 27: In this photo illustration, a smartphone displays the logo of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH), a leading American healthcare and insurance company, in front of a screen showing the company's latest stock...
Philips plans $150 million investment to expand U.S. manufacturing and AI health tech R&D
DOTmed
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Ad Statistics Times Displayed: 56273 Times Visited: 1836 Keep biomedical devices ready to go, so care teams can be ready to care for patients. GE HealthCare’s ReadySee™ helps overcome frustrations due to lack of network and device visibility,...
Anabel Cares Withholds Interior Designer's $3,904 Refund for 2 Years
Foundation for Investigative Journalism
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August 18, 2025
In 2022, interior designer Adebisi Owolabi enrolled on Anabel Cares‘ training programme which was designed to help participants prepare for healthcare assistant jobs in the United Kingdom. In 2023, Owolabi completed the training and the...
‘I almost fell off my chair’: Investors lose billions on meme stocks as ‘pump and dump’ scams multiply
Financial Post
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August 18, 2025
The WhatsApp group of about 40 participants, most with phone numbers from the U.K. and the U.S., appeared to be run by a legitimate U.S. broker, which began recommending investments in the healthcare sector and companies working on cancer...
Top Artificial Intelligence Statistics to Know
Analytics Insight
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North America Market: The North American AI market is projected to grow from $116.4 billion in 2025 to $2.21 trillion by 2035, reflecting a robust CAGR of 34.3% driven by investments in robotics, healthcare, and defense. Asia-Pacific Growth:...
Urgent medical alert over these weight loss jabs as 'they can kill you'
Daily Express
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August 18, 2025
Experts from a weight loss medication provider have warned people to be wary of certain weight loss products. Healthcare group CheqUp has issued a word of caution for people shopping around online for alternative weight loss medication, as the...
Advancing animal care with smart fabrics
Innovation in Textiles
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A new range of advanced smart fabrics designed to improve animal healthcare has been developed by 3E Smart Solutions and produced on the state-of-the-art embroidery systems of ZSK, both of whom are based in Krefeld, Germany. Working closely...
India’s strategic sectors poised for growth despite export challenges: Hiren Ved, Alchemy Capital
The Economic Times
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August 18, 2025
Synopsis Hiren Ved, Alchemy Capital, highlights that India’s strategic sectors—defence, semiconductors, healthcare, and consumption-driven markets—offer strong long-term growth amid government support and fiscal measures. While exports face...
Ghana-Led Summit Forges New Path for Global Health Equity
News Ghana
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August 18, 2025
African leaders have launched the Accra Initiative for a New Global Health Governance Architecture, aiming to dismantle systemic inequities in pandemic response and healthcare funding. The framework emerged from the Africa Health Sovereignty...
Newborns in Abu Dhabi to get advanced genome screening
Gulf News
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By collecting and testing cord blood samples at birth (with parental consent), healthcare providers can identify conditions that may not be apparent initially but could severely impact a child’s health if left untreated. These include metabolic...
An Iowa Democrat Suspends Campaign For U-S Senate
KFAB - Nebraska
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(Council Bluffs, IA ) -- U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Scholten has suspended his campaign and endorsed State Representative Josh Turek in Iowa. Scholten is promoting Turek's ability to address healthcare issues and expressed confidence in his...
Novel software solutions can ease transition in an age of clinical supply chain upheaval
Pharmaceutical Technology
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August 18, 2025
The healthcare landscape faces turbulent times. Regulatory pressures, challenges around demand forecasting and an influx of novel therapies are heaping pressure onto supply chains. A survey for GlobalData’s State of the Biopharmaceutical Industry...
Letter of the Day | Caribbean must stand in support of Cuban healthcare professionals
The Gleaner
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August 15, 2025
THE EDITOR, Madam: The decision by the United States to deny Grenadian Government officials visas cannot be overlooked by other Caribbean states, including Jamaica, whose medical systems are buttressed by Cuban health professionals. While Grenada...
State launches public survey on rural healthcare
The Minot Daily News - North Dakota
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BISMARCK – North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS)has launched a survey to gather public feedback on how the state could shape its new Rural Health Transformation Program to build a stronger, more sustainable rural health care system. The...