Author: Dorron Blumberg

JOSEPH NADER ELECTED VICE CHAIR OF NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Posted by | Mar 10, 2019 | |

Joseph Nader, Managing Director and Senior Wealth Advisor for Calamos Wealth Management, LLC, has been elected Vice Chair of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Board of Directors, which provides oversight to the 309-bed private, nonprofit specialty hospital. Mr. Nader has served in board leadership roles since 2012, including chairing the hospital’s finance and investment committees, responsible for all endowment, insurance and pension plan assets. 
 

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FAU Receives $3 Million Grant for Dementia Prevention Initiative The Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation Awards Grant to Neuroscientist in FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine

Posted by | Mar 10, 2019 | |

By 2050 about 16 million Americans and 60 million people worldwide will be affected by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related disorders. Risk factors for dementia include age, vascular and metabolic conditions, and inflammation. To date, pharmacologic approaches only offer modest benefits to help address one of the world’s most pervasive and devastating disorders.

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Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Casino Night – April 27, 2019

Posted by | Mar 10, 2019 | |

 This year’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Casino Night, taking place Saturday, April 27, features an ‘80s themed party with a purpose. Presented by the IMPACT Ambassadors at Calder Casino, the nonprofit fundraiser features a slot tournament, cash and prizes for attendees, live ‘80s music, and unlimited food and drink, with proceeds from tickets sales going toward the purchase of a 3D virtual reality system designed to make the MRI experience a fun one for children at the hospital.  

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Scientists Teach Machines to Predict Recovery Time from Sports-related Concussions FAU College of Engineering and Computer Science and SIVOTEC Analytics Collaborate on Machine Learning Study

Posted by | Mar 10, 2019 | |

The prevalence of concussions in sports is well known. So, too, is the challenge clinicians and others face when they have to decide when an athlete can return to the game after a head injury. While most athletes recover from a sports-related concussion in about seven to 10 days, some need more time. This predicament makes managing the treatment of sports-related concussions very complicated.

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AMD’s Agrawal appointed to Board of Advisors – Coalition for Government Procurement

Posted by | Mar 10, 2019 | |

 American Medical Depot (AMD) announces the appointment of President, Akhil K. Agrawal to the Coalition for Government Procurement Board of Advisors. Roger Waldron, President of the Coalition for Government Procurement said, "As a member of the Coalition’s Board of Advisors, Mr. Agrawal will advise the Coalition on issues of interest to its membership, particularly those involved in the Federal healthcare marketplace. 

 

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