Recent unfounded statements surrounding the safety of wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions has caused industry organizations to rally in an effort to set the record straight. The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) and several of its manufacturing members announced today their position on the recent allegations.
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ORBIS is excited to announce the return of its Flying Eye Hospital (FEH) to EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This is the first time since 2003 that the aircraft has been featured at the airshow – the largest gathering of aviation enthusiasts in the United States. ORBIS will be opening the aircraft’s doors at this year’s airshow, giving visitors the opportunity to tour the world’s only airborne ophthalmic training facility in the world. Today, ORBIS will announce details of its new FEH – a MD-10 aircraft that is currently undergoing transformation from a cargo plane into the next generation Flying Eye Hospital.
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Every year, more than 55,000 people around the world die from rabies. In response, nearly 20 million dogs are needlessly and cruelly killed in misguided attempts to control the disease. Today, on World Rabies Day, the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) is calling for “Collars Not Cruelty” and asking governments worldwide to tackle rabies through the only humane and effective solution: mass vaccination of dogs.
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The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced the launch of five new Yankee Candle® fragrances and six new fragrances in its contemporary Pure Radiance™ line for the spring. Inspired by memories of vacations in paradise, Yankee Candle introduces fresh beach scents and exotic fruits to brighten the home and heart and create a tranquil experience. These new fragrances are available for purchase immediately at more than 564 Yankee Candle retail stores, www.yankeecandle.com and select specialty retailers and gift shops.
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BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced today that it received 510(k) clearance and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waiver from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the BD Veritor™ System for rapid detection of Flu A+B. This is the first rapid influenza test system that incorporates a digital read out of results to receive CLIA waiver.
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Designed to help developers obtain safety certifications, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NYSE: TXN) today announced its new Hercules safety microcontroller platform for medical, industrial and transportation applications. The platform consists of three ARM Cortex-based microcontroller families that deliver scalable performance, connectivity, memory and safety features for applications that require a high level of reliability. Unlike many microcontrollers that rely heavily on software for safety capabilities, Hercules microcontrollers implement safeguards in hardware to maximize performance and reduce software overhead. Coupled with robust tools, software and safety documentation, this functionality gives developers the headroom to differentiate their end products and speed time to market. For more information, visit www.ti.com/hercules-pr-lp.
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ADP® today announced that more than 150,000 small business owners are now using the company’s innovative online payroll management solution, RUN Powered by ADP®. Launched nationally in 2010, RUN Powered by ADP is specifically designed to meet the needs of small businesses by enabling owners to quickly, easily and securely input their payroll information online, with no software requirement. The RUN Powered by ADP mobile application provides owners the added convenience and flexibility of managing and running their payroll using a mobile device. Recognizing that small business owners keep dynamic and busy schedules, the RUN Powered by ADP platform is accessible 24/7, providing clients continuous access to their payroll and human resource-related information—whenever and wherever necessary.
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Abbott today announced the winners of the CFChef Challenge, a recipe contest to launch CFChef, an online resource developed to help meet the unique nutritional needs of people living with cystic fibrosis (CF). Four winners were selected from a pool of original recipes and traditional recipes adapted for a CF-focused diet.
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Sephora Americas today announced the beta launch of “BeautyTalk,” an online community where beauty seekers can learn from Sephora’s beauty experts and exchange information directly with each other, through topic-specific discussion forums. “BeautyTalk” marks the newest innovation available on sephora.com, transforming the online leader in beauty into a true beauty portal. It is available through sephora.com.
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Today the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), announced their support for children and families suffering from Sudden Onset Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. They are releasing two new PSAs created to bring awareness and engender change surrounding the disorder PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections) and PANS (Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome).
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At its annual meeting of more than 10,000 financial representatives and staff members today, Northwestern Mutual announced its new multi-year philanthropic program to fight childhood cancer. The effort, through the Northwestern Mutual Foundation, builds upon the company’s legacy of helping children and families. It leverages Northwestern Mutual’s field force throughout the country to implement a range of community events and programs to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer.
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ature Reviews Genetics (NRG) and Arkitek today jointly announce the launch of a new version of the popular RNA interference animation originally launched on NRG’s site in 2004. Arkitek and Nature Reviews Genetics decided to update the RNAi animation to showcase the new information learned about the functions of small RNAs.
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