National blood stocks have fallen by 7% over the jubilee weekend according to latest figures from NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) which today launches its annual awareness campaign, National Blood Week, to urge the public to donate blood.
During the National Blood Week recruitment drive additional appointments have been created and selected blood donor sessions have extended opening hours to give donors more flexibility to schedule a visit. Regional recruitment events will also be driving awareness and enabling people to sign up.
To launch the 2012 National Blood Week, Made In Chelsea’s Rosie Fortescue has rolled her sleeves up to recreate the heroic ‘Rosie the Riveter’ WWII poster and issue a rallying cry for new and existing blood donors to come forward. Rosie Fortescue, who shares her name with the 1940s poster girl, said: “This woman clearly knew how to get things done, and I feel honoured to become a modern day campaigner for the national blood stock build. Blood supplies are vital to the health service and every unit of blood can save or improve the lives of up to three people.”
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Researchers presenting at ASTRO 2015, the premier radiation oncology scientific event in the world, unveiled new data this week that could fundamentally change the way that early stage breast cancer is treated.
Results from a landmark prospective, randomized, multicenter phase III study conducted in Europe demonstrated that APBI brachytherapy leads to equivalent overall survival and local cancer control rates as compared to WBI after breast conserving surgery for selected patients with early stage breast cancers. These data were presented during the ASTRO official press conference and published in The Lancet, a leading high-impact global peer-reviewed medical journal.
“We have been confidently offering APBI brachytherapy to selected women for years based on numerous phase II, single site and large registry studies that have confirmed the clinical utility of site-specific radiation delivered in a condensed timeframe,” said Frank A. Vicini, M.D., radiation oncologist, 21st Century Oncology, Royal Oak, Mich. and contributing author to the 2009 and 2013 ASTRO and ABS APBI guidelines. “The results from this landmark, multicenter, prospective randomized clinical study are the first to offer the critical level one evidence necessary to drive the fundamental changes in breast conserving cancer treatment that patients and healthcare professionals have been demanding for years.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7661231-new-apbi-brachytherapy-data-at-astro-2015/
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that it is seeking applicants for its Youth Preparedness Council. FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council was formed in 2012 to bring together teens from across the country who are interested and engaged in advocating for preparedness. Council members are selected based on their dedication to public service, efforts in making a difference in their communities, and potential to expand their impact as national advocates for preparedness. Students in 8th through 11th grade are eligible to apply.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/8025651-fema-youth-preparedness-council-applicants/
Researchers presenting at ASTRO 2015, the premier radiation oncology scientific event in the world, unveiled new data this week that could fundamentally change the way that early stage breast cancer is treated.
Results from a landmark prospective, randomized, multicenter phase III study conducted in Europe demonstrated that APBI brachytherapy leads to equivalent overall survival and local cancer control rates as compared to WBI after breast conserving surgery for selected patients with early stage breast cancers. These data were presented during the ASTRO official press conference and published in The Lancet, a leading high-impact global peer-reviewed medical journal.
“We have been confidently offering APBI brachytherapy to selected women for years based on numerous phase II, single site and large registry studies that have confirmed the clinical utility of site-specific radiation delivered in a condensed timeframe,” said Frank A. Vicini, M.D., radiation oncologist, 21st Century Oncology, Royal Oak, Mich. and contributing author to the 2009 and 2013 ASTRO and ABS APBI guidelines. “The results from this landmark, multicenter, prospective randomized clinical study are the first to offer the critical level one evidence necessary to drive the fundamental changes in breast conserving cancer treatment that patients and healthcare professionals have been demanding for years.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7661231-new-apbi-brachytherapy-data-at-astro-2015/
Today new Pepsi NEXT, the first cola to deliver real cola taste with 60% less sugar, unveiled the world’s first “Internet Taste Test”, a digital incarnation of the product’s premise, “Drink it to Believe it.”
The Internet Taste Test, a unique experience on www.facebook.com/pepsinext, invites cola lovers to opt in for a chance to watch themselves “taste” new Pepsi NEXT through the power and humor of improv. Funny or Die comedians and actors will do their best impressions of selected consumer and notable personalities’ “online personas” trying Pepsi NEXT, using relevant information from their profiles, such as recent “experiences” and “likes.”
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55531-pepsi-next-internet-cola-taste-test-drink-it-to-believe-it-funny-or-die
Just Born Quality Confections, the makers of iconic candy brands such as PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES® and GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS® is excited to announce that the one and only Energizer Bunny™ has been selected as the new PEEPS® Celebrity Creative Director. The Pink PEEPS® Bunny searched far and wide to find the perfect creative partner to help drum up new energy for the 2018 Easter product line. With his power-packed, unstoppable nature, the Energizer Bunny™ was the best choice for the job.
“It’s no surprise that Easter is THE holiday for PEEPS®, and after 65 years we needed ‘some -bunny’ to help re-energize the brand’s product offerings and help us power up innovation,” said the Pink PEEPS® Bunny, Director of Bunny Operations (via translator.) “Who better to help power up innovation than the coolest symbol of long-lasting energy – the Energizer Bunny™, plus he kind of looks like me!”
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8288951-peeps-energizer-bunny-easter-creative-director/
http://www.food-pedia.com FoodPedia Organics, an organic farm located in Shanghai, Anting spreads its roots throughout the city. Over the past 3 years the company has developed itself to one the premium labels on the Chinese market, serving some of the biggest chain stores such as Metro, BLT & luxury chain, Ole. FoodPedia Organics have developed their production base on 1200 Acres in a former agricultural demonstration park, the company grows a selected variety of organic veg, fruits & herbs. Initially the company formed out of a business that introduced organic fertilizers to China as a large scale distributor, this formed the idea to actually create an organic farm. At FoodPedia Organics you can find a bunch of real grassroot folks that all strive into the same direction of growing foods naturally. FoodPedia Organics loves Shanghai and Shanghai loves FoodPedia Organics.
A new study published online in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association reveals that consumption of four fruits and vegetables accounts for the majority of selected phytonutrient intake by U.S. adults. The paper is entitled
Novo Nordisk, a world leader in diabetes care, today kicked off the first NovoLog® Community Star contest. As part of the program, type 2 diabetes patients successfully managing their blood sugar with NovoLog® (insulin aspart [rDNA origin] injection) are invited to visit www.novolog.com and tell us how they’re giving back to their local communities.
Now through March 15, NovoLog® patients can submit their story and photo online for the chance to be crowned a NovoLog® Community Star. Finalists will be selected by a panel of judges, and each will receive a $5,000 donation to a local diabetes-related organization of their choice. One grand prize winner will also receive a one-year online subscription to Weight Watchers® to help with their diabetes management.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/59947-novo-nordisk-first-novolog-community-star-contest-type-2-diabetes-patients
Newcastle Brown Ale today announced ‘No Bollocks 2013,’ a new integrated national marketing campaign.
At the heart of the ‘No Bollocks 2013’ campaign is a series of TV spots comprised entirely of still photo images intended to cut through the clutter of expensive, elaborate, overly produced advertisements typical of the beer category. Instead of using the professional actors or beautiful models normally featured in beer ads, the spots feature ordinary people drinking at real parties having a real good time (or a real bad time in some cases). The creative takes on traditional beer advertising gimmicks that imply that hand crafted workmanship and hand selected ingredients are unique to certain beers and that parties are made abundantly more fun with those same beers.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60803-newcastle-brown-ale-no-bollocks-2013-campaign
Luxury Swiss watchmaker RAYMOND WEIL is pleased to announce that internationally renowned musical genius Dizzee Rascal selected the exceptional NABUCCO CUORE CALDO to wear in his latest blockbuster music video 'DIRTEE DISCO'.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/raymondweil/42429/
Beginning today and airing throughout the week, NBC’s TODAY will debut a series of television public service ads, (PSAs) featuring TODAY’s anchors, on behalf of four social issues—fatherhood involvement, hunger prevention, emergency preparedness and shelter pet adoption. The ads were created pro bono by leading advertising agencies throughout the country in partnership with the Ad Council, a non-profit and leading producer of PSA campaigns for over 70 years. TODAY’s anchors personally selected the social issues they are supporting among the Ad Council’s 50 national campaigns, and participated in brainstorming sessions with the ad agencies to help inform the creative.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60173-ad-council-nbc-today-show-anchors-lauer-guthrie-roker-morales-psas
