The idea of “patient-centered care” or “personalized medicine” strives to ensure that healthcare decisions, treatments, and plans are tailored to each patient’s unique circumstances and that patients are actively involved in the decision-making process. Dr. Rosen notes that while this is a nice sentiment, the actual care provided does not often fit what is practiced in medicine.
“From a historical perspective, until the 1980’s the only real treatment option for breast cancer was removal of the entire breast, a mastectomy. Then we began to see that survival rates were similar between mastectomies and lumpectomies, and the scale started to tip more toward a breast conservation strategy when clinically appropriate,” said Dr. Rosen. “The decision is not black and white, however – many factors are at play from both the doctor and patient perspectives.”
Such factors include the biology and growth pattern of the cancer, the anatomy and size of the breast, the level of training the surgeon has, and the patient’s personal preferences.
Surgeons’ decisions are heavily influenced by their level of training and resources – some feel comfortable offering breast conservation surgery when clinically appropriate, while others may not and default to mastectomy given their lack of training, experience, and tools to support them and their patients. For patients, their decision is often fueled by a sense of urgency and fear, with many opting for a mastectomy because they initially care more about getting rid of the cancer than saving a breast. In fact, the rate of double mastectomies has increased recently, with many thinking this may be their best option.
“While patients might not care much when they’re still processing their diagnosis, their view can change after surgery, and in recovery mode they might have a completely different view and come to regret their decision,” said Dr. Rosen. “In fact, many studies have shown that patient satisfaction outcomes are consistently higher for those women who chose breast conservation. That’s why, as their doctor, I think it’s important to have as many tools in our toolbelt as possible to help patients make the decision that works best for them in the long run. However, what we’re seeing is that the playing field is not level across hospitals and practices. Doctors often do not have the right tools or awareness to offer the best aesthetic option, and patients feel pressured to decide ASAP without thinking of long-term impact. That’s where I think tools like SimBioSys’ TumorSight Plan can be a real disruptor.”
TumorSight Plan is one of SimBioSys’ lead in-development products, harnessing spatial biophysics with AI and data science to help surgeons and patients decide which type of surgery would be most appropriate by showing a visual 3D image of their own breast cancer and its surrounding tissue.
“When I see a patient, I take into consideration the footprint of their cancer relative to their breast size and shape to make a recommendation. Part of the challenge for both of us is that it’s hard to visualize their results. Many think that it’s vain to worry about how they look,” said Dr. Rosen. “As an oncoplastic surgeon, I try to tell them that that’s not the case and that caring about your appearance afterwards is not vanity, but recovery. In fact, in certain cases, women may actually look better after surgery than they did before. Many of my patients come to embrace this ‘silver lining’ as a bright spot in an otherwise difficult life experience.”
He added, “While patients have different views on what they prefer, there is one universal truth – every patient wants back the life they had before they felt that lump or had an abnormal mammogram. You’re going to get that life back much faster if there’s not a daily reminder of your disease. I think that TumorSight Plan will empower patients. When they’re able to see what they could look like, they’re much more likely to feel confident in their decision, no matter what it might be. And doctors are, as a result, able to provide care that is truly patient-centric.”
Dr. Rosen compares TumorSight Plan’s approach to doing a home remodeling project. “Instead of immediately starting the remodel, the best contractors with the right tools can give you a 3D model of your current home and walk you through the best option for the remodel and explain why certain things are possible or not. These tools not only help contractors determine what is possible and optimal, but they serve as an important educational tool that helps homeowners understand more clearly, make a more informed decision, and feel much more confident in that decision. That’s what we’re striving for with breast cancer surgery – we have that level of technology already for home projects, but we don’t have it yet for this field.”
In addition to TumorSight Plan, SymBioSys is developing other tools in the TumorSight platform to help oncologists of all specialties. “Another thing that made me interested in SymBioSys’ approach was their TumorSight IQ platform, which is designed to help radiologists predict responses to chemotherapy. We’ve developed AI technologies that can detect cancer on a mammogram or MRI, but being able to predict how tumors will respond to different therapies would be a quantum leap. We’re able to do this somewhat with genetic profiling, but it’s expensive and can take time, versus here you could theoretically upload an image to the TumorSight platform and get results back quicker and at a lower cost.”
“While there’s still work to be done, I think the future looks very bright.”
DISCLAIMER: Dr. Barry Rosen is an advisor for SimBioSys. This article is meant to be solely informative and is not meant to convey medical advice. TumorSight Plan and TumorSight IQ are currently in development and are not yet FDA approved.
About SimBioSys:
SimBioSys is a TechBio company deploying a combination of artificial intelligence, data science, and spatial biophysics to redefine precision medicine, transform patient care, and defeat cancer. By seeing cancer more completely, SimBioSys aims to empower clinicians, patients, and researchers with a more informed understanding of a patient’s tumor to optimally assess all available options and deliver on the promise of truly individualized patient care. To learn more, visit us at https://www.simbiosys.com/
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The weed science areas students exhibited during this contest included:
Weed identification. Students needed to correctly identify 25 weed species in any stage of development—including seed samples.
Sprayer calibration. Students took a written test regarding all aspects of sprayer calibration, such as required spray volume, amount of herbicide needed per gallon or liter, nozzle nomenclature and selection, sprayer pressure, droplet size, boom height, and drift reduction techniques. This portion also included a team activity where students calibrated a sprayer.
Herbicide identification. Students identified 10 different herbicides based on visual symptoms and selectivity when applied to crops and weeds.
Weed control issues faced by farmers and other weed management practitioners. Students evaluated a crop production problem in areas such as weed management and recommended an effective solution. Examples included herbicide injury, weed resistance, or agronomic errors.
“This contest was a great educational opportunity for students to showcase their weed science knowledge,” says Matthew Wiggins, WSSA student contest chair. “Students did this not only through written tests, but also in hands-on tests that tackled real-world weed management problems and challenges.”
Regional awards sponsored by the Northeastern Weed Science Society, North Central Weed Science Society, Southern Weed Science Society, and Western Society of Weed Science were also given to students. All in all, 153 graduate students and 64 undergraduate students on 54 teams from 27 universities gleaned many hours of training under the guidance of university weed scientists. Top team and individual winners are shown below.
National Weeds Contest Winners
First place, Graduate Student Team University of Arkansas. Team members include Tristen Avent, Pamela Carvalho-Moore, Samuel Noe, and Jared Smith.
First place, Undergraduate Team University of Guelph. Team members include Noelle Adams, Stephanie Fletcher, Joe Rastapkevicius, and Curtis Vanrooy.
First Place, Individual Graduate Student Jared Smith, University of Arkansas.
First Place, Individual Undergraduate Student Cody Lehman, Penn State.
First place, Graduate Student Weed Identification Jared Smith, University of Arkansas.
First Place, Undergraduate Student Weed Identification Rhet Baxley, University of Arkansas.
First Place, Graduate Student Team, Sprayer Calibration Mississippi State University. Team members include Kayla Broster, Jake Patterson, Antonio Tavares, and Amy Wilber.
First Place, Undergraduate Student Team, Sprayer Calibration University of Guelph. Team members include Lucy McNiven, Alisha Sherman, Sophie Van Den Borre, and Kaitlin Woods.
First Place, Graduate Student, Written Problems Tristen Avent, University of Arkansas.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Written Problems Yudai Takenaka, University of Illinois.
First Place, Graduate Student, Problem Solving Marcelo Zimmer, Purdue University.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Problem Solving Jillian Ohm, University of Guelph.
First Place, Graduate Student, Unknown Herbicide Tie: Tristen Avent and Jared Smith, University of Arkansas, and Alex Mueth, Purdue University.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Unknown Herbicide Tie: Hunter Lee, North Carolina State University, and Ethan Whitmoyer, Pennsylvania State University.
Northeastern Weed Science Society Regional Awards
Graduate Student Winners, Team First Place: Virginia Tech. Team members include Navdeep Godra, Daewon Koo, John Peppers and Eli Russell. Second Place: Virginia Tech. Team members include Caleb Henderson. Elisabeth Kitchen, Cynthia Sias Peppers, and Wyatt Stutzman. Third Place: North Carolina State University. Team members include Jackson Alsdorf, Colton Blankenship, and Jacob Forehand.
Graduate Student Winners, Individual First Place: Eli Russell, Virginia Tech. Second Place: John Peppers, Virginia Tech. Third Place: Daewon Koo, Virginia Tech.
Undergraduate Student Winners, Team First Place: University of Guelph. Team members include Noelle Adams, Stephanie Fletcher, Joe Rastapkevicius, and Curtis Vanrooy. Second Place: University of Guelph with team members Quinn Driscoll, Maggie Durnin, Marissa Jeens, and Kelly Ruigrok. Third Place: Penn State. Team members include Ayden Jodon, Cody Lehman, and Ethan Whitmoyer.
Undergraduate Student Winners, Individual First Place: Cody Lehman, Pennsylvania State University. Second Place: Hunter Lee, North Carolina State University. Third Place: Ethan Whitmoyer, Penn State.
First Place, Graduate Student, Weed Identification Tie: Eli Russell, Virginia Tech, and Laurel Wellman, Penn State.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Weed Identification Cody Lehman, Penn State.
First Place, Graduate Student Team, Sprayer Calibration North Carolina State University. Team members include Diego Conteras, Brock Dean, and Stephen Ippolito.
First Place, Undergraduate Student Team, Sprayer Calibration University of Guelph. Team members include Lucy McNiven, Alisha Sherman, Sophie Van Den Borre, and Kaitlin Woods.
First Place, Graduate Student, Written Problems Eli Russell, Virginia Tech.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Written Problems Cody Lehman, Penn State.
First Place, Graduate Student, Problem Solving Marinda DeGier, University of Guelph.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Problem Solving Curtis Vanrooy, University of Guelph.
First Place, Graduate Student, Unknown Herbicide Cynthia Sias Peppers, Virginia Tech.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Unknown Herbicide Ethan Whitmoyer, Penn State.
North Central Weed Science Society Regional Awards
Graduate Student Winners, Team First Place: Purdue University. Team members include Claudia Bland, Lucas Maia, Alex Mueth, and Marcelo Zimmer. Second Place: University of Illinois. Team members include Alexander Lopez, Pavle Pavlovic, Isabel Werle, and Travis Wilke. Third Place: University of Minnesota. Team members include Datta Chiruvelli, Navjot Singh, Mark Temper, and Eric Yu.
Undergraduate Student Winners, Team First Place: University of Wisconsin. Team members include Sabeel Abuhakmeh, Zachary Olson, Jacob Roden, and Daniel Zhu. Second Place: Ohio State University. Team members include Heather Oberlin, Ella Pollng, Timothy Sullivan, and Kristoffer Tovar. Third Place: University of Illinois. Team members include Filipi Machado, Yudai Takenaka, and Nathan Welch.
Graduate Student Winners, Individual First Place: Marcelo Zimmer, Purdue University. Second Place: Alex Mueth, Purdue University. Third Place: Jada Davis, Purdue University.
Undergraduate Student Winners, Individual First Place: Yudai Takenaka, University of Illinois. Second Place: Sabeel Abuhakmeh, University of Wisconsin. Third Place: Jacob Roden, University of Wisconsin.
First Place, Graduate Student, Weed Identification Alex Mueth, Purdue University.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Weed Identification Yudai Takenaka, University of Illinois.
First Place, Graduate Student Team, Sprayer Calibration Purdue University. Team members include Estevan Cason, Josue Cerritos, Jada Davis, and Emma Lagerhausen.
First Place, Undergraduate Student Team, Sprayer Calibration University of Wisconsin. Team members include Sabeel Abuhakmeh, Zachary Olson, Jacob Roden, and Daniel Zhu.
First Place, Graduate Student, Written Problems Marcello Zimmer, Purdue University.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Written Problems Yudai Takenaka, University of Illinois.
First Place, Graduate Student, Problem Solving Trace Thompson, University of Missouri.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Problem Solving Jacob Roden, University of Wisconsin.
First Place, Graduate Student, Unknown Herbicide Alex Mueth, Purdue University.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Unknown Herbicide Yudai Takenaka, University of Illinois.
Southern Weed Science Society Regional Awards
Graduate Student Winners, Team First Place: University of Arkansas. Team members include Tristen Avent, Pamela Carvalho-Moore, Samuel Noe, and Jared Smith. Second Place: University of Arkansas. Team members include Tanner King, Maria Souza, Juan Velasquez, and Cole Woolard. Third Place: Mississippi State University. Team members include Kayla Broster, Jake Patterson, Antonio Tavares, and Amy Wilber.
Undergraduate Student Winners, Team First Place: University of Tennessee-Martin. Team members include Colton Fuller, Ali Prince, Lorna Stemen, and Tyler Ward.
Graduate Student Winners, Individual First Place: Jared Smith, University of Arkansas. Second Place: Tristen Avent, University of Arkansas. Third Place: Maria Souza, University of Arkansas.
Undergraduate Student Winners, Individual First Place: Colton Fuller, University of Tennessee-Martin. Second Place: Tyler Ward, University of Tennessee-Martin. Third Place: Lorna Stemen, University of Tennessee-Martin.
First Place, Graduate Student, Weed Identification Jared Smith, University of Arkansas.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Weed Identification Rhet Baxley, University of Arkansas.
First Place, Graduate Student Team, Sprayer Calibration Mississippi State University. Team members include Kayla Broster, Jake Patterson, Antonio Tavares, and Amy Wilber.
First Place, Undergraduate Student Team, Sprayer Calibration University of Tennessee-Martin. Team members include Colton Fuller, Ali Prince, Lorna Stemen, and Tyler Ward.
First Place, Graduate Student, Written Problems Tristen Avent, University of Arkansas.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Written Problems William Yates, Auburn University.
First Place, Graduate Student, Problem Solving Jared Smith, University of Arkansas.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Problem Solving Colton Fuller, University of Tennessee-Martin.
First Place, Graduate Student, Unknown Herbicide Tie: Tristen Avent and Jared Smith, University of Arkansas.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Unknown Herbicide Colton Fuller, University of Tennessee-Martin.
Western Society of Weed Science Regional Awards
Graduate Student Winners, Team First Place: University of Nebraska. Team members include Vipin Kumar, Mandeep Singh and Thiago Vitti. Second Place: Kansas State University. Team members include Alec Adam, Isaac Barnhart, and Sarah Frye. Third Place: Kansas State University. Team members include Ethan Denson, Sachin Dhanda, and Rishabh Singh.
Undergraduate Student Winners, Team First Place: Kansas State University. Team members include Patrick Belk, Ashlynn Hartman, Tess Kern, and Abby Livingston. Second Place: University of Nebraska. Team members include Alina Gava, Danilo Krabbenborg, and Aleksandra Pantic. Third Place: University of Nebraska. Team members include Bruno Henrique Correa, Marta Nabaggala, and Thales Rodrigues da Silva.
Graduate Student Winners, Individual First Place: Vipin Kumar, University of Nebraska. Second Place: Sarah Frye, Kansas State University. Third Place: Mandeep Singh, University of Nebraska.
Undergraduate Student Winners, Individual First Place: Ashlynn Hartman, Kansas State University. Second Place: Alina Gava, University of Nebraska. Third Place: Aleksandra Pantik, University of Nebraska.
First Place, Graduate Student, Weed Identification Sarah Frye, Kansas State University.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Weed Identification Ashlynn Hartman, Kansas State University.
First Place, Graduate Student Team, Sprayer Calibration University of Nebraska. Team members include Vipin Kumar, Mandeep Singh and Thiago Vitti.
First Place, Undergraduate Student Team, Sprayer Calibration University of Nebraska. Team members include Alina Gava, Danilo Krabbenborg, and Aleksandra Pantic.
First Place, Graduate Student, Written Problems Isaac Barnhart, Kansas State University.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Written Problems Ashlynn Hartman, Kansas State University
First Place, Graduate Student, Problem Solving Sarah Frye, Kansas State University.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Problem Solving Thales Rodrigues da Silva, University of Nebraska.
First Place, Graduate Student, Unknown Herbicide Thiago Vitti, University of Nebraska.
First Place, Undergraduate Student, Unknown Herbicide Tess Kern, Kansas State University.
About the Weed Science Society of America
The Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit scientific society, was founded in 1956 to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The Society promotes research, education and extension outreach activities related to weeds, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, fosters awareness of weeds and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems, and promotes cooperation among weed science organizations across the nation and around the world. For more information, visit http://www.wssa.net.
Signal integrity remains paramount to Pasternack. That’s why their low-noise amplifiers (LNA) are fine-tuned to produce minimal noise, with certain standout models achieving an exceptional 0.6 dB noise figure. Augmenting this, the power amplifiers in the series boast robust outputs, delivering P1dB levels ranging between 1 and 2 watts. For projects demanding thermal optimization, selected models incorporate built-in heatsinks.
Endurance is at the core of Pasternack’s amplifiers. Precision-engineered, they stand up to the rigors of MIL-STD-202 environmental testing, ensuring sustained performance in even the most challenging environments. Pasternack prioritizes user experience, and their models echo this with their compatibility with SMA female connectors and inclusion of solder pins for voltage and ground − streamlining the installation process.
Pasternack’s revamped amplifiers redefine the nexus between price and quality. They are tailored to shine, be it in final applications, prototypes or exploratory proof-of-concept phases. Aligning with the trajectories of contemporary telecommunication, they are designed for frequencies pivotal to 5G innovations.
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Infinite Electronics has a global portfolio of leading in-stock connectivity solution brands. Infinite’s brands help propel the world’s innovators forward by working urgently to provide products, solutions and real-time support for their customers. Backed by Warburg Pincus, Infinite’s brands serve customers across a wide range of industries with a broad inventory selection, same-day shipping and 24/7 customer service. Learn more at infiniteelectronics.com.
FCS has built a national reputation for excellence that is reflected in exceptional and compassionate patient care. The statewide practice is at the forefront of innovative clinical research, enabling the most advanced treatments and cutting-edge technologies for all forms of cancers and blood disorders.
At around 100 locations throughout Florida, a team of more than 250 physicians, 220 advanced practitioners, and nearly 4,000 team members shares a commitment to ensuring that patients have access to world-class cancer care, close to home, with the support they need at every step of their cancer journey.
“We applaud FCS’ commitment to both patients and the advanced practitioners who care for them by joining APSHO as an Institutional Member,” commented Wendy Vogel, FNP, AOCNP®, FAPO, APSHO’s Executive Director. “APSHO and FCS will be working together to provide critical clinical information and professional education to their advanced practitioners. We know that the interdisciplinary team approach to cancer care is the best hope for improved patient outcomes.”
“We are proud to partner with APSHO, and in doing so, we are bringing some of the most advanced tools and resources to our advanced practitioners, who are integral members of the oncology care team,” said FCS Vice President of Nursing & Research, Colleen Lewis, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP®.
Institutional membership with APSHO provides institutions significant discounts on membership and clinical education, a cost savings that is essential at a time when educational budgets are shrinking and the science of oncology is expanding. The society offers advanced practitioners a rich network of oncology professionals to collaborate with. APSHO’s mentoring program gives professionals the opportunity to share expertise and best practices with colleagues across the country. The official journal of APSHO, the Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology, is a peer-reviewed, indexed publication that provides information on clinically relevant, evidence-based practice.
Learn more about APSHO and institutional membership at APSHO.org.
About APSHO
The Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO) is a society for advanced practitioners: nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, clinical nurse specialists, and other oncology health-care professionals. The mission of APSHO is to promote oncology patient care that is high quality, cost effective, and delivered through collaborative practice models by optimizing the role of the advanced practitioner as an integral member of the care team.
“Trusted B2B partners provide guidance and expertise that founders rely on at various steps of their organization’s journey. Partners that possess a demonstrated ability to deliver quality support are at the core of entrepreneurship and help bring big ideas to life,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. Business Media.
Harald Kruse, the CEO of BusBank said: “We are honored to be recognized by Inc. Magazine with this esteemed award. At BusBank, our commitment has always been to provide exceptional service to our customers. We are proud to be the charter bus service you can trust, and this recognition reaffirms our dedication to empowering corporate travel and event organizers to execute successful transportation for shuttles, meetings, events and conferences. We take pride in our role in nurturing the success of the organizations we serve.”
BusBank has a rich history of enabling startup success, with a track record of empowering businesses to achieve their goals. Notable achievements include:
Helping over 100 companies transport employees to their first in-person meetings, conferences and site visits since the end of the pandemic
Helping event organizers plan and execute transportation on events as large as >100 buses, anywhere in the U.S. or Canada
Ensuring over 100 schools and charter schools, after-school programs and summer camps safely transport their students
BusBank is a trusted leader in the bus transportation industry, with over 22 years of service operational experience. The nationwide company has earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and a 4.9 out of 5.0 Trustpilot rating from satisfied customers. With a focus on safety and quality, BusBank has safely transported over 3.6 million passengers nationwide in the USA and Canada. BusBank is a part of the Global Charter Services Inc. family of transportation brands that include BusBank, Buster.com, Corporate Shuttle and FestDrive.
BusBank’s dedication to exceptional customer service is highlighted by the testimonials from satisfied clients. It’s consultative approach, attention to detail, and commitment to providing reliable transportation solutions have earned them a stellar reputation in the industry. Whether it’s corporate events, school trips, airport transfers, or other group transportation needs, BusBank has consistently delivered the highest quality service and peace of mind to its customers.
About Inc. Business Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community they need to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
CPT Code establishes a standard reimbursement pathway for the EchoSure System effective July 1, 2024
BALTIMORE, Md., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Sonavex, Inc., a privately held medical device company with ultrasound technologies that deliver quantitative blood flow and other critical vascular data at the point of care, is pleased to announce that the American Medical Association (AMA) has issued a new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for the use of its EchoSure platform to assess arteriovenous fistulae (AVF). The AMA released this information in the October 2023 Summary of Panel Actions from the September CPT Editorial Panel Meeting. The new code is expected to become effective July 1, 2024. The AMA will publish the description and specific procedure code on January 1, 2024.
The AMA CPT Editorial Panel grants and maintains CPT codes, which provide a standard nomenclature for coding medical procedures and services. Providers utilize these codes to report medical services and procedures to Medicare and commercial health plans for reimbursement. The release of this new CPT code represents a significant milestone in Sonavex’s market access and reimbursement strategy.
EchoSure is an automated, 3D Duplex ultrasound system designed to allow any member of the care team to collect AVF volume flow, diameter and depth information. These parameters are essential for the management of AVF patients. There are millions of patients worldwide with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) that require dialysis to sustain life. The majority of these patients rely on a central venous catheter (CVC) for their dialysis access while they wait for an AVF to mature. Patients with CVCs experience a high incidence of bloodstream infections resulting in hospitalizations and suffer a multiple-fold increase in mortality risk compared to patients with AVFs. Currently, it often takes several months for AVFs to reach maturation due to the challenges and delays associated with collecting routine ultrasound measurements to confirm AVF functionality or identify a problem. Existing ultrasound solutions require experts such as Registered Vascular Technologists (RVTs) or physicians to operate the devices, which reduces patient access and unnecessarily elongates dangerous catheter dependency. By empowering members of the care team who routinely care for dialysis patients to collect this essential information, EchoSure facilitates early decision-making to remove the catheter at the earliest possible time.
“The use of ultrasound to assess fistula maturation during existing patient touchpoints holds great promise to improve patient outcomes, but its availability has been limited by the specialized skill set required to operate conventional ultrasound,” said David Narrow, Chief Executive Officer of Sonavex. “We appreciate the AMA adding this new code to capture the differentiated EchoSure technology and we are incredibly grateful for the support from the Renal Physicians Association (RPA) throughout the process.”
About Sonavex, Inc.
Sonavex, Inc. is a Baltimore-based medical device company originally spun out of Johns Hopkins. The company has developed a portfolio of novel ultrasound solutions that empower patient care by delivering critical visual and quantitative data to improve outcomes and reduce costs. For more information, please visit www.sonavex.com.
“It’s important for us to continue to build on the positive success of this season and by securing a three year renewal to the agreement with our principal partner Novo Nordisk, we are able to demonstrate our intent to continue moving forward.”
Alongside ‘Captain Consistent’ Andrea Peron, who’s 2023 campaign was yet again characterized by repeated top ten results and included two podiums and the points jersey at the Tour de la Mirabelle, 2023 also marked breakthrough seasons for Czech star Matyas Kopecky and 21-year-old Italian Filippo Ridolfo.
Ridolfo starred in numerous big race breakaways, came close to a first professional victory in Slovenia with second place in GP Kranj and spent three days in the best young rider jersey at the Tour of Denmark.
While Kopecky started to shine in the spring with strong results at Scheldeprijs followed by top tens at the Tour de Hongrie, Dwars door Het Hageland and his first WorldTour top ten on stage four at the Tour of Poland. Arguably the 20-year-old saved the best for last with an impressive fifth place in the U23 road race at the European Championships in September before another top ten against strong competition on stage four of he season finale, the Tour of Turkey.
“Our standout performers of 2023, Matyas, Filippo and Andrea are all on board and hungry for more,” concluded Davidenko. “And with the quiet progression of Hamish Beadle and Quinten De Graeve alongside the experience of Charles Planet, David Lozano and Peter Kusztor, we have very good balance to the team and a lot for our new signings to look up to and be ready to learn from.”
Talented new signing 18-year-old Italian Alessandro Perracchione will be joined by three riders who make the move up to the senior pro team from the TNN development pipeline, Frenchman Doriand Percrule, Brit Nathan Smith and Italian Antonio Polga.
The future certainly looks bright with youthful talent starting to blossom amidst the stable confines of the team and within the balanced group who combine experience, togetherness, and versatility to give the world’s first all diabetes professional cycling team a strong platform from which to spring into 2024.
Team Novo Nordisk for 2024:
Hamish Beadle (NZL, 25)
Sam Brand (GBR, 32)
Stephen Clancy ( IRL, 31)
Lucas Dauge (FR, 26)
Gerd De keijzer (NED, 29)
Quinten De Graeve (BEL, 23)
Jan Dunnewind (NED, 25)
Declan Irvine (AUS, 24)
Matyas Kopecky (CZ, 20)
Peter Kusztor (HUN, 38)
David Lozano (ESP, 34)
Doriand Percrule (FR, 24)
Andrea Peron (IT, 34)
Alessandro Perracchione (IT, 18)
Logan Phippen (USA, 31)
Charles Planet (FR, 31)
Antonio Polga (IT, 24)
Umberto Poli (IT, 27)
Filippo Ridolfo (IT, 21)
Nathan Smith (GBR, 23)
About Team Novo Nordisk – Racing to Drive Change in Diabetes Team Novo Nordisk is a global all-diabetes sports team of cyclists spearheaded by the world’s first all-diabetes professional cycling team. In 2012, Phil Southerland, co-founder and CEO of the team, and global healthcare company Novo Nordisk, came together to create Team Novo Nordisk, based on a shared vision to inspire, educate, and empower people around the world affected by diabetes and promote a healthy and active lifestyle. For more information, visit http://www.teamnovonordisk.com.
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Established in 1998, Eternal Reefs is a non-profit that takes a person’s cremated remains, mixes them with environmentally friendly concrete and incorporates them into a gigantic Reef Ball which is then lowered to a final resting place on the ocean floor, replenishing the diminishing coral reefs and creating an underwater memorial. Significant marine growth appears in as little as a few weeks thus an Eternals Reef is at once healing for the sea and for families — many loved ones choose to physically mix the cremains and go out on the boat to see reefs deployed. There are no cremated remains in the On Eternal Patrol Memorial Reef project.
The anniversary block party will be held at the Eternal Reefs/Reef Innovations headquarters at 1126 Central Ave. in Sarasota. Guests can enjoy food trucks, arts and crafts, giveaways, games, a video showing Eternal Reefs progress through the years, and more. Guests will have the opportunity to sign gigantic reef balls which will be deployed to the ocean at a later date. For each signature garnered, Eternal Reefs will make a donation to the United States Submarine Veterans Inc. (USSVI), a Tolling of the Boats ceremony (where each lost submarine is recognized) will be playing, and veterans from all branches of service will be acknowledged.
The event will also feature state gubernatorial proclamations, certificates, and U.S. flags from the launch of the On Eternal Patrol Memorial Reef in 2018. After the block party, flags recognizing the lost submarines will be distributed to governors to thank them for their proclamations and to commemorate the submarine that each respective state has adopted and continues to honor. A listing of submarines and the states which honor them can be found here.
Since 1998, Eternal Reefs has provided military funeral honors and created memorial reefs for more than 100 veterans. One question was constantly asked: is there a memorial reef site for veterans who prefer a reef memorial who also want to be recognized in a national cemetery? The On Eternal Patrol Memorial Reef is the demonstration project to show the U.S. Veterans Administration the value of creating a national veteran’s memorial reef site as part of the national veterans cemetery network.
At the Nov. 11 block party Eternal Reefs will introduce Arlington of the Sea, a proposed memorial alternative for veterans that replenishes ocean resources and relieves pressure on dwindling space at our nation’s revered burial sites. The Arlington of the Sea concept memorial reef is a memorial choice for those veterans who wish to continue their service with a green memorial that will help to preserve, protect and enhance the marine environment for future generations. Arlington of the Sea is designed to replicate the visual impact of the headstones found in our national veteran cemeteries, with all the memorial reefs arranged in organized rows and columns on the ocean floor, all facing out to sea.
The event is free to attend but there is a fee for food truck refreshments. Veterans are welcome and encouraged to be in uniform. Updates and more information here.
About Eternal Reefs The Genesis Reef Project dba Eternal Reefs, Inc. is a Sarasota-based non-profit organization that provides a creative, environmentally enhancing way to memorialize the cremated remains of a loved one. Eternal Reefs incorporates cremains into a proprietary concrete mixture used to cast artificial reef formations which are then dedicated as permanent memorials which bolster natural coastal reef formations. Eternal Reefs pioneered the concept of reef memorialization and, since 1998, the organization has placed more than 3,000 Memorial Reefs in 25 locations off the coasts of Florida (Atlantic and Gulf coasts) Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia, substantially increasing the ocean’s diminishing reef systems. Memorial reefs can only go in properly permitted locations by the U.S. Government. Eternal Reefs has strategic partnerships with the Reef Ball Foundation and Reef Innovations. Learn more at http://www.EternalReefs.com or on the company’s Facebook page.
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