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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin B utterfly Network announced Tuesday that it has signed a deal with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to provide its point-of-care ultrasound devices and software to the organization, which includes its medical school, research facilities and 14 hospitals. “Together with MUSC, we’re thrilled to explore how Butterfly can enhance patient care, advance medical education, and model a new standard of care delivery for the next generation of clinicians and care teams,” Butterfly CEO Todd Fruchterman said in a statement. The Connecticut-based company has developed a portable ultrasound device, Butterfly iQ, that can fit in your pocket. The scanning device contains over 9,000 imaging elements on a chip that can be individually controlled by plugging it into a smartphone or tablet to display the image. The company’s software helps nurses and doctors interpret the image, and also helps integrate it into … [Read more...] about Butterfly Network Inks Deal To Provide Portable Ultrasound Devices To Medical University Of South Carolina

FILE PHOTO: Vendors load sugarcane onto a vehicle at a wholesale market in Kolkata, India, Oct 9, 2018. (Reuters) The world’s food problem is already severe as prices jump and protectionism flares but, a food security expert says there’s a good chance governments can stop it from getting way worse if they heed a lesson from the crisis in 2008: don’t panic. With a gauge of global prices already at a record following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a spate of nations have moved to curb exports in crops from wheat and sugar to cooking oils, exacerbating security risks for the rest of the world. Bad weather is a concern, too. Still, while wheat, corn and soy have soared, rice, a staple for more than 3 billion people, has so far been more stable. If nations do not panic or start hoarding, they can stop the current crisis from becoming a rerun of the one in 2008, when rice prices soared to put the region’s food security at serious risk, according to Peter Timmer, Professor Emeritus at … [Read more...] about Food crisis can be contained if Asia remembers not to panic: expert

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline One in five Covid-19 survivors may develop symptoms of long Covid, or long-term symptoms, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control, though vaccinations may cut the risk of symptoms by 15%, another study of more than 13 million veterans conducted by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found. Key Facts Vaccines reduced the risk of death among Covid patients by 34% and decreased the risk of some of the most debilitating long Covid symptoms—lung and blood-clotting disorders—by 49% and 56% respectively, according to the Washington University study, published in Nature Medicine on Wednesday. But vaccinated, immunocompromised people were still 17% more likely to develop long Covid symptoms than healthy, vaccinated people, according to the study, which examined the data of more than 113,00 unvaccinated Covid patients and 33,000 vaccinated patients who … [Read more...] about 1 Of 5 With Covid May Develop Long Covid, CDC Finds—Though Vaccination May Offer Some Protection, Study Suggests

Finding affordable housing is always a challenge, but it’s especially difficult for low-income people with a disability—homelessness can be a real risk when appropriate, affordable housing is difficult to access. Approximately half a million single adults and heads of households who used homeless shelters over the course of a year reported having a disability, according to data from the Annual Homeless Assessment Report. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) fund housing programs for families and individuals who find themselves in this position. State, county, and local programs exist as well. Key Takeaways Low-income housing options for the disabled are available through the housing subsidy voucher programs of states’ public housing authorities. Different voucher programs are aimed at different populations, depending on specific criteria; eligibility requirements vary for each program. … [Read more...] about Low-Income Housing Options for People with Disabilities

Susan Roces The work that the late actress Susan Roces did in the TV series “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” had “extended” her life and made her “feel happier and more fulfilled,” according to her daughter, Sen. Grace Poe-Llamanzares. “I’m grateful for the family she had in ‘Ang Probinsyano.’ She had always felt sad after my father (actor Fernando ‘FPJ’ Poe Jr.) died [in 2004]… But I noticed that whenever she was taping, she felt really alive,” Grace told the cast and producers of the program. They were all present at Susan’s wake on Sunday night at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig City. Dubbed as the “Queen of Philippine movies,” Susan had an acting career that spanned seven decades. She passed away on Friday night. She was 80. She is set to be laid to rest next to the tomb of her husband, FPJ, at the Manila North Cemetery today, Thursday. Roces (left) with husband Fernando Poe Jr. (right) and daughter Grace Born Jesusa Purificacion Levy Sonora-Poe in Negros Occidental, … [Read more...] about Colleagues recall legacy of ‘Queen of Philippine Movies’ Susan Roces

W hen it comes to consumer technology , Asia’s Forbes 30 Under 30 young entrepreneurs are on the forefront of developing new apps–from those for edtech t0 dating. Interest in Web3 apps is also increasing and these entrepreneurs are catering to that as well. Anticipating the rise of the metaverse, 27-year-old Risa Feng cofounded BUD in 2019 to enhance the new social experiences. Users of this free app can create and exchange 3D content, such as cuddly avatars and objects, in a drag-and-drop fashion. They can also make friends, chat with each other and start online battles in a recently added survivor mode. Following the app’s launch last October, Feng quickly rolled out BUD in app stores around the world. She declines to disclose active user numbers, but the app was downloaded 12.5 million times from Google Play and Apple’s App Stores worldwide, according to analytics platform Sensor Tower. “From text to pictures then to videos, every generation has its … [Read more...] about 30 Under 30 Asia: From Edtech To The Metaverse, Meet The Young Entrepreneurs Innovating In Consumer Technology

CANNES (France): The Iskandar Malaysia Studios (IMS), a premier destination for filmed entertainment production in Southeast Asia, welcomes foreign production companies to increase film production activities in Malaysia. Its chief executive officer Rashid Karim said from the capacity point of view, IMS was extremely well equipped to undertake several productions concurrently. "For example, we have had a situation where we have six clients on the lot at the same time, and it was big production. So yes, we are ready for increased activity and we do have lot capacity currently and hopefully in the near future as we see more demand. "We have also started preliminary plans to introduce more facilities beyond just the standing sets, but more stages for example and more workshop spaces," he told Malaysian journalists here. He said IMS studios were spread over 20.23 hectares, including 2.43 hectares designated for building more structures, buildings and sets for clients. So far, about … [Read more...] about Iskandar Malaysia Studios ready to host more film shooting from foreign companies

Thailand’s deputy health minister says the country’s international airports are being asked to screen arrivals for monkeypox symptoms. According to Sathit Pitutecha, the screening will apply in particular to travellers from 17 countries. Notably, arrivals from the UK, Spain, and Portugal will be closely screened. Travellers from those countries who have symptoms such as a rash will be asked to take a test. However, it’s understood no testing has been carried out so far. To date, the health ministry has not classified monkeypox as a dangerous communicable disease and Thailand has not reported any cases of the virus. However, the DDC says officials will need to determine the risks. According to Thassayu Dechachote, head of disease control at Phuket airport, 130 passengers have arrived from at-risk countries recently but no cases of monkeypox have been reported at this time. While Thailand does not currently have any plans for a vaccination programme, Dr Supakij Sirilak from … [Read more...] about Thailand News Today | Airports to screen arrivals for monkeypox

Vice President Kamala Harris has seemingly vanished from her role as Border Czar, not holding an event on immigration in months. Harris’ last immigration event, according to the White House briefings, was in January, when she visited the newly elected president of Honduras. She and Honduran President Xiomara Castro discussed “the root causes of migration” during their meeting Jan. 27, according to the briefing. The Los Angeles Times reported Monday Harris’ last immigration event was Aug. 5, when she spoke to “Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander civil rights leaders” about immigration reform, among other things. A record number of illegal migrants crossings occurred for Fiscal Year 2021 — 1.7 million — the most since recording began in 1960. Just over 450,000 occurred in Fiscal Year 2020. US Vice President Kamala Harris (R) tours the El Paso US Customs and Border Protection Central Processing Center, on June 25, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. – Vice … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris Seems To Disappear Entirely Off The Map On Border Issues

The 75th Cannes Film Festival, photo call for TV series “Irma Vep” presented as part of Cannes Premiere, May 21, 2022. Cast member Alicia Vikander poses. Image: Reuters/Eric Gaillard CANNES — Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander said her latest leading role allowed her to draw from her own experiences as an actor. The Swedish actress plays the title role in “Irma Vep” a HBO miniseries remake of Olivier Assayas’s 1996 cult film of the same name. The eight-episode show centers on American movie star Mira, who, hoping to give her blockbuster film career a new direction and recover from a recent breakup, travels to Paris to star in an arthouse remake of the French silent movie “Les Vampires.” As the film set slowly descends into chaos, so does Mira’s state of mind. The role was originally played by Hong Kong actor Maggie Cheung, who starred as herself in the 1996 movie. “I don’t play myself, I play Mira. But in our series she is anxious because her part has already been played by an … [Read more...] about Alicia Vikander tackles fame and fears in ‘Irma Vep’ TV series remake