Dr. Sadek Will Now Oversee RWJBH's Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Program

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., September 6, 2023 (Newswire.com) - RWJ Barnabas Health (RWJBH) has announced the appointment of Dr. Ragui Sadek as Chief of Bariatrics for the health system. Dr. Sadek will oversee RWJBH's comprehensive bariatric surgery program and serve as an invaluable resource to patients throughout their weight-loss journey.

Dr. Sadek brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this position, having initiated the bariatric surgery program at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where, prior to his arrival, weight loss surgery was not being performed. In addition to his role as Chief of Bariatrics, Dr. Sadek serves as Assistant Professor of Surgery at Rutgers University, Adjunct Professor of Pharmacy at Rutgers Pharmacy School, and Director of Minimally-Invasive, Foregut, and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship at RWJ New Brunswick. 

"I am extremely excited to be joining RWJBH and taking on this new role as Chief of Bariatrics," said Dr. Sadek. "My goal is to ensure our bariatric surgery program continues to provide excellent care for our patients through comprehensive services that include pre-operative education and support groups."

Dr. Sadek is a highly experienced surgeon with over 20 years in practice specializing in minimally invasive bariatric surgery. He has performed over 10,000 operations throughout his career utilizing cutting-edge laparoscopic, robotic, and bariatric surgery techniques. 

In conjunction with his new role, Dr. Sadek will continue to lead Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics - a premier bariatric center with seven locations across New Jersey. Advanced Surgical & Bariatrics specializes in providing comprehensive weight loss solutions tailored to individual needs including non-surgical and surgical weight loss procedures such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, revisional surgeries, endoscopic procedures, and robotic surgeries. 

For more information on Dr. Sadek, call (732) 853-1109 or visit https://www.bariatricsurgerynewjersey.com. 

Original Source: Dr. Ragui Sadek Appointed Chief of Bariatrics for RWJ Barnabas Health

JoAnn Lazarus is a past president of the Emergency Nurses Association and brings more than 40 years of experience to her new position.

WINTER PARK, Fla., September 6, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Peregrine Health Services, LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of JoAnn Lazarus, a seasoned healthcare leader recognized for pioneering operational efficiencies in emergency department services, to Managing Partner, Emergency Department Consulting Services. In her previous role as senior vice president, Lazarus was instrumental in shaping the training and development sector of Peregrine Health Services since its launch in January 2023.  

She provided the knowledge and skills to consultants so they could thrive in their roles and implemented processes to optimize operations for the new organization.  

With a legacy at Philips as principal and practice lead for emergency services and at Blue Jay Consulting as vice president of operations and emergency services, Lazarus is set to apply her extensive industry knowledge and experience to ensure Peregrine's emergency department consulting services continue to excel. Aligning with Peregrine's commitment to improvements in operational, clinical, and financial performance are her previous successes in reducing walkout rates by up to 81% and cutting discharge lengths of stay by 20%.  

"JoAnn's robust experience and results-driven approach make her an invaluable asset to the Peregrine team," said Mark Feinberg, managing partner and CEO of Peregrine Health Services. "Her leadership and dedication to quality patient care will undoubtedly advance our objective of optimizing emergency department and trauma center performance."  

Notably, Lazarus' past roles have ranged from interim director of emergency services at a hospital with 47,000 annual emergency department visits to a nurse manager in emergency services with 67,000 annual visits. In addition, she was a registered nurse, clinical instructor, and director of emergency services at a 625-bed medical center and a nurse manager of the emergency department at a 490-bed facility.  

"I am excited to bring concrete change that impacts the entire healthcare organization and help implement results-oriented solutions," Lazarus said. "My focus is ensuring our consultants have the knowledge and skills they need to thrive and optimize operations. I am keen on creating a harmonious environment for our patients, staff, and community."  

Lazarus' aptitude in hospital operational management includes her tenure as the 2013 president of the Emergency Nurses Association and her unparalleled clinical footprint. She is a Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) and earned a Master of Science degree in nursing (MSN) at Northwestern State University and an Associate Degree in nursing (ADN) at Louisiana State University, Alexandria.  

For more information, visit https://peregrinehs.com/.  

About Peregrine Health Services  

Peregrine Health Services, LLC is a specialized consulting firm dedicated to helping healthcare organizations optimize emergency department and trauma center performance. For more information, visit www.peregrinehs.com.  

Contact Information:
Elise DeCourcy
Director of Marketing
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Original Source: Peregrine Health Services Announces New Managing Partner, Emergency Department Consulting Services

Rapid NSCLC Biomarker Test already demonstrated its significant impact and clinical benefits as part of a lung cancer clinical study.

TEL AVIV, Israel, September 6, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Imagene, an emerging leader in the field of AI-based precision oncology, is pleased to announce the release of LungOI™, the world's first AI-based Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) molecular panel, identifying actionable alterations from the biopsy image alone within minutes. This ground-breaking solution can provide healthcare professionals with immediate genomic information, to support making informed treatment decisions in the complex cancer diagnosis and treatment journey. 

By providing immediate biomarker profiling results based on biopsy images alone, LungOI aims to address key challenges in molecular testing. Only 50% of newly diagnosed advanced NSCLC cases are tested for the guideline-recommended biomarkers, and due to long turnaround times, even among those tested, approximately 30% start first-line treatment prior to receiving all biomarker test results. Moreover, in up to 20% of cases, comprehensive molecular testing is not an option, due to tissue quality and quantity issues. These factors can lead to clinical decisions being made based on incomplete information as well as suboptimal or delayed treatment that can negatively impact patients' outcomes. 

"The launch of LungOI represents a pivotal moment not only for Imagene but for the medical community and cancer patients as a whole," said Dean Bitan, Co-founder and CEO of Imagene. "The availability of an immediate, accurate multi-gene biomarker panel for NSCLC will potentially help more cancer patients receive the optimal and personalized treatment medicine can offer and eliminate the long and stressful waiting time and uncertainty for patients."

Dr. Ross Camidge, Professor of Medicine, Joyce Zeff Chair in Lung Cancer Research, Director of Thoracic Oncology at the University of Colorado, elaborated, "Demographic variations in access to cancer molecular testing contribute to significant health disparities. This inequality not only limits access to precision medicine but also results in underrepresentation of certain groups in clinical trials. A rapid accessible AI-based test that could prompt relevant, maximally efficient molecular testing could help to address these imbalances in cancer care and improve health equity."

LungOI is a multi-gene NSCLC biomarker panel including alterations in the genes EGFR, ALK, ROS1, RET, NTRK1/2/3, ERBB2, BRAF, MET and KRAS demonstrating high performance levels, for example, inference of EGFR mutations in high confidence cases, showed 90% sensitivity and 92% specificity, and for ALK fusions the levels were 97% and 96% respectively. LungOI is an AI-powered laboratory-developed test compatible with various imaging devices, staining protocols and diverse populations. Imagene's technology already had a significant impact on treatment initiation and avoiding brain radiation in lung cancer patients as demonstrated in a recently published case report in the Journal of Clinical Pathology, as part of a clinical study.

Imagene's executive team will be attending the upcoming World Congress of Lung Cancer in Singapore, on Sept. 9-12. Demonstrations of LungOI can be scheduled upon request at [email protected].

About Imagene:
Imagene is an emerging leader in AI-based precision oncology leveraging AI to profile, within minutes, a broad range of cancer biomarkers from a digitized biopsy image alone. Imagene empowers physicians with immediate oncology intelligence to ensure optimal treatment for all cancer patients. Our success derives from our cutting-edge technology and multidisciplinary team of data scientists, biologists, software engineers, and medical experts. Imagene's molecular classifiers under research, currently detect 30 different cancer biomarkers, spanning eight body organs. With a commitment to scientific excellence and collaborations, Imagene is dedicated to advancing precision oncology and improving patient outcomes. 

For more information, visit imagene-ai.com

Contact Information:
Avital Rabani
Head of Marketing
[email protected]


Original Source: Imagene Announces LungOI, the First AI-Based NSCLC Molecular Panel for Immediate Cancer Biomarker Profiling

TBS Dental and its quality rezSHARP preventive dental scaler products across the nation will work alongside Wounded Warrior Project to honor and empower America's wounded warriors.

UNION, N.J., September 6, 2023 (Newswire.com) - TBS Dental, a leading dental equipment manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). TBS Dental's nationwide network will give back to America's post-9/11 wounded veterans and their families in a variety of ways, including donated funds, events, volunteer work, and more.

"TBS Dental is passionate about giving back to the communities we serve, so teaming up with Wounded Warrior Project and supporting the life-changing programs they provide for wounded veterans was a no-brainer," said Haseeb Sajid, CEO of TBS. "We know many of our customers, the dentists and hygienists we serve, have a deeply personal connection to armed services or they know someone directly impacted by Wounded Warrior Project. That connection makes this partnership truly special for us and we are honored to stand together alongside Wounded Warrior Project and the important work they do."

Over the two years, TBS Dental have committed to a minimum $250,000 fundraising goal. These funds will support WWP's free programs and services in mental health, career counseling, long-term rehabilitative care, and policy advocacy, which improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families.

"The support we receive from TBS Dental helps Wounded Warrior Project honor and empower warriors in their communities," said Brea Kratzert Todd, WWP vice president of business development. "Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, warriors and their families never pay a penny for our programs."

The partnership officially began August 1st after a "soft" kick-off event held in Nashville at RDH Under One Roof, the Dental Hygienist Conference & Exhibition, July 20 through 23, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

To learn more about TBS Dental, visit tbsdental.com. For more on WWP's programs and services for wounded warriors, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.

About Wounded Warrior Project

Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers - helping them achieve their highest ambition. Learn more.

About TBS Dental

TBS Dental is a leading dental equipment manufacturer committed to developing cutting-edge technology that promotes tissue preservation, bone protection, and patient comfort. TBS has designed and developed a number of contemporary, state-of-the-art instruments with the intent of modernization. Over the years, TBS has transformed into a powerhouse of innovation and excellence with one goal in mind: Make Dentistry as Efficient as Possible. Now, TBS Dental is launching a cutting-edge preventive scaler product line called rezSHARP. For more information, visit tbsdental.com.

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Christian Skarli
Marketing Specialist
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Original Source: TBS Dental Announces Partnership With Wounded Warrior Project to Serve Nation's Bravest