The ImageneOI rapid AI-based biomarker profiling platform significantly improves lung cancer patient outcomes, as demonstrated by a recently published case report.

TEL AVIV, Israel, August 11, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Imagene, an emerging leader in AI-based precision oncology, is proud to announce the launch of the ImageneOI platform on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The innovative platform, supported by proven clinical benefits, sets a new paradigm in cancer diagnostics by enabling rapid AI-based molecular profiling from biopsy images alone, overcoming key barriers and limitations in current diagnostic processes. ImageneOI already proved its significant impact under research on treatment initiation and averting radiation for two cancer patients, as published in a recent case report in the Journal of Clinical Pathology.

"We're confident in selecting Oracle as our cloud provider and are pleased to join forces with Oracle in our mission to make advanced technologies drive better patient care," said Dean Bitan, co-founder and CEO of Imagene. "Oracle is not only delivering consistent, high-performance computing with widespread global reach, but its focus on the healthcare sector has played a crucial role in enabling us to bring this transformative service to the forefront of cancer diagnostics."

For AI inference computation and to process data at scale, Imagene partnered with Oracle to run its ImageneOI platform on OCI and will take advantage of OCI Supercluster and OCI AI infrastructure technology. OCI's cost-effective, high-performance computing enables the ImageneOI platform to offer rapid biomarker profiling and to deliver impressive performance of approximately two minutes from uploading a digitized biopsy image to receiving a biomarkers status report. 

"Saving lives is technology's single most important use," said Safra Catz, CEO of Oracle. "We are proud that Oracle's highly performant and secure cloud infrastructure will help Imagene improve access to care, drive informed decisions, lower costs, and ultimately save lives."

ImageneOI aligns with oncology clinical guidelines that emphasize the importance of obtaining molecular testing for actionable cancer biomarkers before initiating treatment. This breakthrough technology paves the way for improved and personalized cancer care. It facilitates informed decision-making for optimal treatment strategies by reducing turnaround times from weeks to minutes.

The platform transforms cancer diagnosis by addressing a significant gap in the current healthcare landscape. In the United States, approximately 80 percent of cancer patients choose to receive treatment in community settings. In addition, 64 percent of lung cancer patients, which is the deadliest cancer, do not receive the optimal treatment mostly due to biomarker testing-related challenges and limited access to comprehensive Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). Up to 30 percent of tested patients do not receive guidelines-recommended biomarkers testing results prior to first-line therapy initiation. This accessibility issue and under-tested populations presents a major obstacle to effective cancer treatment.

The pressing need and demand for rapid and accurate cancer diagnosis pose a significant challenge in advancing precision oncology. This challenge is highlighted by the projected rise in cancer incidence, lengthy turnaround times, and issues with tissue inadequacy. The accessibility of the ImageneOI platform on OCI makes it an invaluable rapid molecular profiling resource for research institutions and medical centers globally.

In conjunction with the launch, Imagene is initiating an Early Access Research Program. Interested parties are encouraged to get in touch for more information at [email protected].

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Imagene is an emerging leader in AI-based precision oncology. The company leverages AI to profile, within minutes, a broad range of cancer biomarkers from a digitized biopsy image alone, providing physicians with immediate oncology intelligence to ensure optimal treatment for all cancer patients. Visit imagene-ai.com 

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LOS ANGELES, August 10, 2023 (Newswire.com) -  On July 29, Los Angeles Mission, in collaboration with foster agencies Guardians of Love, Coco's Angels, and Inner Circle, launched its Third Annual Back-to-School Fair & Supply Giveaway. The event, which took place at Iglesia Cristiana Sembrando Esperanza, supported over 350 foster families currently in the foster care system. 

"Our deepest desire is to ignite a spark of joy and readiness within the hearts of these children so they can eagerly embrace the arrival of the new school year," said Pastor Troy Vaughn, President and CEO of Los Angeles Mission. "Every student deserves to step into their educational journey with a heart filled with hope and the essential tools to thrive, irrespective of their financial circumstances."

The presenting sponsor CVS Health made a generous check presentation of $50,000. This gift will help kick-start mental health services at Los Angeles Mission and increase access for children and families experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County. The Project Health mobile van provided by CVS Health also helped make it an extra-healthy occasion, offering free physical and mental health screenings to those most vulnerable Angelenos. This donation is more than just a financial gift; it's a symbol of hope for the community.  

"The Los Angeles Mission is such an incredible organization, working to ensure equitable access to the support and resources children and their families need to thrive," said Jeff Hermosillo, West Region President, Aetna, a CVS Health company. "We are helping to increase their impact to support the launch of Los Angeles Mission's mental health services program because we believe high-quality mental health services should be available to everyone and that mental health is just as important as physical health."

This resource fair featured free clothes, shoes, backpacks, food, school supplies, music, haircuts, manicures, and a range of activities for kids ages 0-17. Target, which set up a bespoke shopping experience, mobilized 50 employee volunteers to distribute much-needed back-to-school supplies. 

"As parents, it is heartbreaking to witness the struggles that children in foster homes face when it comes to their education," noted Kinikki Fullerwood, CEO of Guardians of Love. "Many of these precious kids dread going to school due to the lack of brand-new clothes or trendy items, fearing they will be singled out or bullied. The Back-to-School Fair aims to uplift and support these children, providing encouragement and igniting a flame of motivation within them, allowing them to thrive academically."

Race To Feed is a program launched by Los Angeles Mission in October 2021. It is a response to food insecurity which helps individuals stabilize and reinvest resources in their communities. Since its inception, this program has provided over four million meals to struggling families across L.A. County. Through this program, attendees left the back-to-school event with a full week of groceries. 

Vaughn concluded by stating "The Los Angeles Mission is grateful to all of our partners, including Supervisor Hilda Solis, Walmart, Chick-Fil-A, CVS Health, Project Health, Target, Guardians of Love, Coco's Angels, and Inner Circle, who together made this event a major success."

For more information about Los Angeles Mission or this event, please contact Ellis McGinnis at [email protected]. 

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Director of Communications
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Original Source: Los Angeles Mission Helps Prepare Homeless Children to Start the New School Year at Its Third Annual Back-to-School Fair & Supply Giveaway

PITTSBURGH, August 10, 2023 (Newswire.com) - ST Engineering Aethon Inc. (Aethon), a leading provider of autonomous mobile robot solutions, today announced its inaugural RoboHero Award recipients. This award recognizes healthcare organizations that have achieved excellence in the adoption and utilization of mobile robotic technology as part of their operations.

"We are fortunate to have a long list of healthcare customers that rely on Aethon's autonomous mobile robots every day. This award recognizes the very top of this prestigious class for their consistency and leadership in deploying mobile robotic technology. We appreciate their dedication to our products, but most of all we value their partnership in helping to advance the use of our robots across their organizations," said Peter Seiff, CEO of ST Engineering Aethon.

"The Aethon robot has been a great team member for our laboratory. It has become an indispensable part of our operation, and this is a wonderful recognition of our lean workflow transformation and the efficiency gains produced," said Sarah Province, Laboratory Director at AdventHealth Orlando.

Recognitions are in the categories of 'Most Miles Traveled' and 'Most Deliveries Made' for a single robot within the following clinical and logistics departments throughout the hospital:  Pharmacy, Laboratory, Nutrition, Surgical, Linen, Environmental Services, Materials, and Shared Use, for the June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023, time period.  In addition to individual departments, Aethon has recognized the top fleet customer in each category.  A fleet customer is a hospital site using five or more robots. Each award recipient will receive a commemorative trophy from Aethon. In addition, all award recipients will be part of a draw where Aethon will select one recipient at random to donate $5,000 to a charity of its choice. 

Most Miles Traveled for a Single Robot

• El Camino Hospital - Supplies (Mountain View, CA) - 2,488 miles
• Allegheny Health Network Canonsburg - Laboratory (Canonsburg, PA) - 2,467 miles
• Scripps La Jolla Medical Center- Dietary (Ja Jolla, CA) - 2,164 miles
• St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Pharmacy (Fort Thomas, KY) - 2,059 miles
• Seinajoki Hospital - Surgical (Seinajoki, Finland) - 1,257 miles
• Parkview Regional Medical Center - EVS (Fort Wayne, IN) - 1,194 miles
• MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital - Shared Use (Tacoma, WA) - 1,181 miles
• UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay - Linen (San Francisco, CA) - 943 miles

Most Deliveries Made for a Single Robot

• Royal Melbourne Hospital - Surgical (Melbourne, Australia) - 48,938 deliveries
• AdventHealth Orlando - Laboratory (Orlando, FL) - 37,342 deliveries
• Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital - Dietary (Singapore) - 30,060 deliveries
• St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Pharmacy (Fort Thomas, KY) - 24,185 deliveries
• Penn Highlands Monongahela Valley Hospital - Supplies (Monongahela, PA) - 17,786 deliveries
• University Health - Shared Use (San Antonio, TX) - 15,148 deliveries
• UPMC Williamsport - EVS (Williamsport, PA) - 6,476 deliveries

Top Fleet - Miles Traveled 

• UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay (San Francisco, CA) - 19,738 miles 

Top Fleet - Deliveries Made 

• University Health (San Antonio, TX) - 185,527 deliveries

Across its customer base, Aethon's robots make millions of deliveries traveling hundreds of thousands of miles each year. Since 2004, Aethon robots have been a reliable, safe, and efficient solution for the movement of goods throughout hospitals around the world. 

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About ST Engineering Aethon

ST Engineering Aethon is a leading provider of autonomous mobile robot solutions, dedicated to transforming the way organizations deliver goods.  Aethon's innovative robots enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity in both healthcare and hospitality verticals. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced navigation systems, Aethon empowers organizations to optimize internal logistics and free up resources for higher-value activities.

About ST Engineering

ST Engineering is a global technology, defense and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defense and public security segments. The Group harnesses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems, enabling a more secure and sustainable world. Headquartered in Singapore, it has operations spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. ST Engineering reported revenue of about US$6.8b in FY2022 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of the FTSE Straits Times Index, Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index, iEdge SG ESG Transparency Index and iEdge SG ESG Leaders Index.

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Original Source: ST Engineering Aethon Announces RoboHero Awards to Recognize Exceptional Use of Autonomous Mobile Robot Technology in Healthcare

ZYMOX® shapes the future of pet health with breakthrough solutions in multiple categories as it celebrates 25 years as an industry leader in antibiotic-free pet healthcare products.

AUSTIN, Texas, August 10, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Pet King Brands, Inc., the industry leader in enzyme-based pet healthcare brands ZYMOX^® Enzymatic Ear and Skin and Oratene^® Brushless Oral Care, continues to celebrate its 25^th-anniversary milestone at SuperZoo 2023 with the introduction of eight new products. 

Adding to its family of enzymatic ZYMOX products, which features the LP3 enzyme system, Pet King Brands will showcase:

• Zylafen® topical solution and topical spray which actively support shedding, skin, cuts, and abrasions in lizards, snakes, turtles, and other reptiles;
• ZYMOX Avian Care topical solution and topical spray which support healthy skin and plumage for all birds, including poultry and waterfowl; 
• ZYMOX Small Animal & Exotic topical solution and topical spray for healthy skin, cuts, irritated skin, and abrasions in small animals and exotics such as rabbits, ferrets, hedgehogs, and guinea pigs;
• ZYMOX Advanced Enzymatic Shampoo and Conditioner for dogs and cats, hypoallergic formulas featuring oat extract for sensitive, itchy, irritated skin.
• ZYMOX for Cats & Kittens - the enzymatic Ear Solution with .5% Hydrocortisone, Ear Cleanser and Topical Cream with .5% Hydrocortisone provide care, comfort, and relief for common ear and skin issues that affect cats and kittens of all ages.

The new ZYMOX products will be showcased as part of the annual New Product Showcase at SuperZoo 2023, produced by the World Pet Association (WPA), August 16-18, 2023 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. ZYMOX will also have a presence at booths #2230 in the Grooming area and booth #5053. 

ZYMOX ear, skin and oral care products have been recommended by veterinarians and trusted by pet parents for the past 25 years because they are gentle to the animal, easy to administer and free of harsh chemicals and antibiotics.

"Our newest skincare solutions cater to non-traditional pets and up the bar on others," stated Pamela K. Bosco, president and founder of Pet King Brands. "Pet parents can anticipate the inclusion of our patented enzymatic solution in each product, eliminating the need for harsh antibiotics."  

Further proving their commitment to the health and comfort of animals, Pet King Brands is sponsoring the SuperZoo Grooming Contest for Sporting (Setters & Spaniels) for the second year in a row. The annual Grooming Contest takes place Wednesday, August 16, starting at 7:15 am in Grooming Stage Hall B. 

Stay up-to-date and in the know with Pet King Brands by visiting zymox.com for further information or to locate a sales representative.

About Pet King Brands

Pet King Brands, the maker of ZYMOX® Ear and Skin products, Oratene® Brushless Oral Care, Equine Defense®, and ZYLAFEN®, is a leader in veterinarian-approved pet products made in the USA. Focused on the health and wellness of small and large animals of all ages, the products utilize the Power of the LP3 Enzyme System and have been Resolving Ear, Skin, and Oral Conditions for Over 25 Years. Led by President and Founder Pamela Bosco, who first introduced ZYMOX in 1998 with the help of her bioscientist brother, Michael Pellico, Pet King Brands has revolutionized the way people care for animals' ears, skin, and mouth, offering solutions that are gentle to the animal, easy to administer and free of harsh chemicals and antibiotics.

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Original Source: Pet King Brands to Spotlight Innovative Enzymatic Pet Products at SuperZoo 2023