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Stryker’s Neuroform Atlas® Stent System granted an expanded indication, providing a new option for patients with aneurysms in the back of the brain

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, USA, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Stryker announced today that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for an expanded indication of its Neuroform Atlas Stent System, becoming the first and only adjunctive stent approved for use in the posterior (back of the brain) circulation.Aneurysms in the posterior circulation rupture more frequently and are generally more difficult to treat. With the approval of the Neuroform Atlas adjunctive stent for…

Already approved for use in the anterior circulation, the expanded indication was granted based on robust clinical trial evidence proving the safety and efficacy of the device. The combined patients from both the anterior and posterior cohorts totaled 298 patients, making it the largest study of its kind.

«The Atlas Posterior PMA trial data shows a compelling advancement in the treatment of wide-neck posterior aneurysms,» said Dr. Sam Zaidat, Director of the Neuroscience and Stroke Center at Mercy Health System in Toledo, Ohio, and Co-Principal Investigator of the U.S. Neuroform Atlas investigational trial. «Posterior stent assisted coiling with Neuroform Atlas achieved an impressive high rate of complete occlusion in this very challenging location at 76.7%. Equally impressive was the 4.3% primary safety rate.»

An estimated 6.5 million people in the United States have unruptured brain aneurysms with an average rupture rate of 1 every 18 minutes. Ruptured brain aneurysms are fatal in roughly 50% of cases.¹

«Complete occlusion, or complete blocking of blood flow, is the gold standard in determining long term aneurysm healing,» said Dr Brian Jankowitz, Director, Cerebrovascular Surgery at the Cooper Neurological Institute in Camden, New Jersey. «With the additional challenges that come with treating posterior circulation aneurysms, we never would have anticipated reaching occlusion rates that rival those found in the anterior circulation. Now with Neuroform Atlas, those same high rates are achievable.»

«The results from the Atlas Posterior PMA trial demonstrate that physicians can now address the more difficult posterior circulation aneurysms, offering hope for better outcomes in that patient population,» said Mark Paul, president of Stryker’s Neurovascular division. «This expanded indication of Neuroform Atlas, as the first and only adjunctive stent for use in the posterior circulation, reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing stroke care for patients with cerebrovascular disease.»

About Neuroform Atlas Stent System
Stryker’s Neuroform Atlas Stent System is a self-expanding nitinol stent used in conjunction with metal coils to pack weakened blood vessel sacs called aneurysms within the brain. The stent is positioned across the aneurysm neck to hold metal coils in place and occlude the aneurysm.

The Neuroform Atlas Stent System is indicated for use with neurovascular embolization coils in the anterior and posterior circulation of the neurovasculature for the endovascular treatment of patients ≥ 18 years of age with saccular wide-necked (neck width ≥ 4 mm or a dome-to-neck ratio of < 2) intracranial aneurysms arising from a parent vessel with a diameter of ≥ 2.0 mm and ≤ 4.5 mm.

About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. More information is available at www.stryker.com.

Media contact
Keri Laden
Global Communications Manager
keri.laden@stryker.com

1. Brain Aneurysm Foundation Statistics. www.bafound.org

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Socionext Unveils New HDMI Module «cecTalker»

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Socionext Inc. today announced its unique new «cecTalker» (pronounced «C-E-C-Talker»), an HDMI module equipped with Socionext’s HDMI controller IC. The new cecTalker is capable of connecting, controlling and linking devices that have HDMI terminals, such as audio and video equipment. The company has started shipping samples for device and equipment manufacturers.

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cecTalker utilizes CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), a communication standard of HDMI, and enables devices connected through HDMI cables to perform new operations. Built on the company’s expertise in HDMI technology, cecTalker allows users to easily integrate HDMI- compliant devices, even if they originated from different manufacturers and without the standard linkage functionalities. In addition to PCs, cecTalker supports development platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino and SPRESENSE, making it easy for customers to work in their most familiar environments. cecTalker will be certified to the HDMI standard and can be used either in standalone mode or built into other products with added features and applications. Integration and use can be done effortlessly, from proof-of-concept and prototyping to volume production. Applications include connecting audio and video equipment with smart appliances, building home IoT systems, and utilization with video streaming services, medical imaging and industrial applications, among many others.

The current lineup of cecTalker includes the «HDMI» model with HDMI input and output terminals, and the «V-by-One» model with the added V-by-One and HDMI conversion functionality. Both models are currently being delivered as samples. Volume production and shipping are scheduled to start in January 2021.

Download an image of the «cecTalker» HDMI Model

Download an image of the «cecTalker» V-by-One Model

cecTalker specifications

Product name			«cecTalker» HDMI model [Black]	«cecTalker» V-by-One model [White]
Purpose			· Prototype · Development · Mass production	· Prototype · Testing · Development
Function			· CEC transmission function · CEC reception function (requires development costs) · 3-to-1 HDMI input selection function · 2K/4K low-latency super- resolution function	· HDMI-to-V-by-One conversion function · V-by-One-to-HDMI conversion function · 4-to-1 HDMI input selection function · 2K/4K low-latency super- resolution function
Interface	HDMI	Rx	3 ports (Connector: Type-A)	4 ports (Connector: Type-D)
		Tx	1 port (Connector: Type-A)	1 port (Connector: Type-A)
		CEC	Standard	Support for customization
		ARC	Support for customization	–
	V-by-One	Rx	–	1port
	V-by-One	Tx	–	1port
	I2S	Rx/Tx	Support for customization	2 ports (for Raspberry Pi and a sub-board)
	UART	Rx/Tx	2 ports (for Raspberry Pi and SPRESENSE) *1	2 ports (for Raspberry Pi and a sub-board) *2
Power supply			5V/1A (Connector: USB micro-B) *3	5V/1.5A (Connector: USB Type-C)

*1 SPRESENSE or Raspberry Pi Exclusive
*2 Main or Sub Exclusive
*3 2.0A in case of SPRESENSE stacking

«cecTalker» product page –
http://socionextus.com/products/visual-systems/cectalker-hdmi-module/

About Socionext America Inc.
Socionext America Inc. (SNA) is the US branch of Socionext Inc. headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The company is one of the world’s leading fabless ASIC suppliers, specializing in a wide range of standard and customizable SoC solutions for automotive, consumer, and industrial markets. Socionext provides customers with quality semiconductor products based on extensive and differentiated IPs, proven design methodologies, and state-of-the-art implementation expertise, with full support.

For product information, visit our website, e-mail sna_inquiry@us.socionext.com or call 1-844-680-3453. For company news and updates, connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

All company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided in this press release is accurate at time of publication and is subject to change without advance notice.

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ROCKWOOL™ expands Comfortbatt® and AFB® product offerings

BYHALIA, Miss., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Contractors, designers and installers now have new, innovative, and expanded options when it comes to insulation for thermal and sound applications. With codes and climate zones varying throughout the U.S., ROCKWOOL™ now has a thermal batt option for every area from the north to the south and coast to coast.

ROCKWOOL, North America’s largest stone wool manufacturer, has extended its Comfortbatt™ line with products available in several new R-values—R13/R21/R38, designed to provide customers with more options. In addition, ROCKWOOL has released AFB® for wood stud applications—an acoustical fire batt that is now available in new dimensions designed for wood stud cavities.

Comfortbatt® R13/R21/R38: Using Comfortbatt® within the building envelope can contribute to a robust thermal insulation solution that meets the variety of code requirements that exist across the United States. Comfortbatt® is a semi-rigid stone wool batt insulation for exterior wood and steel stud applications in both new construction and renovations. ROCKWOOL now offers Comfortbatt® in R13/R15/R21/R23/R30/R38. No matter what R-value or climate zone you are in, there is a Comfortbatt® solution for your project.

Comfortbatt® features a unique flexible edge designed to aid installation. Simply compress the flexible edge as the batt is inserted and release. The flexible edge is designed to spring back, expanding the batt against the stud cavity to give a complete fill. This flexibility ensures the expected R-value is achieved and maintained.

AFB® for wood stud applications is a lightweight, acoustical fire batt stone wool insulation specifically designed for wood stud interior wall and floor applications. Its superior sound absorbency and fire protection contribute to the overall comfort and safety of occupants. It provides increased insulation density that reduces sound transmission. Traditionally, AFB® was designed for steel stud applications only. Today, we are pleased to introduce several new sizes designed for wood stud applications.

«In the US, codes and standards are constantly evolving,» says Garrett Feehrer, Marketing Manager USA at ROCKWOOL. «With our new ROCKWOOL Comfortbatt® range, ROCKWOOL now offers a solution for every climate zone and every application. Our customers are looking for products that make their jobs easier, and this extension of our existing Comfortbatt® line addresses that.

«In regard to AFB®, wood construction is certainly a growing trend in the built environment, and AFB® has been a trusted acoustical fire batt in steel stud applications for many years. We wanted to bring those same steel stud benefits to the new wood application market, this product allows us to do just that.»

Like all ROCKWOOL stone wool products, Comfortbatt® and AFB® are non-combustible and resist temperatures up to 2,150˚F. They provide excellent sound absorption due to their density and non-directional fiber structure and are uniquely durable against all forms of weather (vapor permeable, water repellent, high drying potential). ROCKWOOL stone wool products, including Comfortbatt® and AFB® are manufactured using sustainable materials, like basalt rock (an abundant natural resource) and recycled steel slag.

About ROCKWOOL

With five manufacturing facilities and over 1,000 employees, ROCKWOOL is North America’s largest stone wool producer, offering advanced building insulation, industrial and technical solutions.

At the ROCKWOOL Group, we are committed to enriching the lives of everyone who experiences our solutions. Our expertise is perfectly suited to tackling many of today’s biggest sustainability and development challenges, from energy consumption and noise pollution to fire resilience, water scarcity and flooding. Our range of products reflects the diversity of the world’s needs, supporting our stakeholders in reducing their own carbon footprint along the way.

Stone wool is a versatile material and forms the basis for all our businesses. With more than 11,700 passionate colleagues in 39 countries, we are the world leader in stone wool solutions, from building insulation to acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems to horticultural solutions, engineered fibers for industrial use to insulation for the process industry, marine and offshore. For more information, visit: www.rockwoolgroup.com (global site) or www.rockwool.com (North America).

For additional images or more information, please contact: Garrett Feehrer, Marketing Manager, USA, ROCKWOOL (North America), Phone: 407-739-1811, Email: garrett.feehrer@rockwol.com

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UNITRON Ltd. Renames Industrial Microscope Product Line

COMMACK, N.Y., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — UNITRON Ltd., a leading manufacturer of precision instruments for electronics, industrial, metallurgical, materials science, research, and educational applications, has renamed its Luxo industrial microscope product line to LX Microscopes by UNITRON®.

The change to LX Microscopes by UNITRON is in name only. All microscopes and accessories are identical in design, manufacturing, function, and performance to those that previously bore the LUXO…

The change to LX Microscopes by UNITRON is in name only. All microscopes and accessories are identical in design, manufacturing, function, and performance to those that previously bore the LUXO Microscopes by UNITRON name. «We are excited to reveal the new LX Microscopes by UNITRON name for this product line,» said Brian Taub, Executive Vice President of UNITRON. «The new name reinforces our commitment to deliver a portfolio of high-quality optical devices for assembly, inspection, rework and quality control applications.» As agreed with Glamox AS during the 2017 acquisition of the microscope product line by UNITRON, all use of the LUXO brand must cease by August 1, 2020.

LX Microscopes by UNITRON will continue to be sold through the existing distribution channels, leveraging their experience and customer relationships.

About UNITRON
UNITRON specializes in high quality, precision optical instruments for industrial, clinical, life science, research and educational applications. Since 1952 UNITRON’s microscopes and related optical accessories have been consistently used and trusted worldwide in companies such as Intel, BAE Systems, ITT, GE, Williams Co., Lockheed Martin, DuPont, Boeing, 3M, Alcoa, MIT, Raytheon, Sony, Texas Instruments, iRobot, Northrop Grumman, United Technologies, and the Mayo Clinic. Manufactured and assembled to the strictest quality standards, UNITRON products are available exclusively through a nationwide network of authorized distributors. Visit UNITRON at https://unitronusa.com/.

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American Fruit Grower® Announces 2020 Winner – Robert Black Receives Apple Grower of the Year Award

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Robert Black, Co-Owner of Catoctin Mountain Orchard in Thurmont, MD, has been named the 2020 Apple Grower of the YearSM by American Fruit Grower® and Western Fruit Grower® magazines, published by Meister Media Worldwide.

Black, the 32nd recipient of the award, which began in 1989, will be honored Aug. 20 during a virtual edition of the annual USApple Outlook and Marketing…

Black, the 32nd recipient of the award, which began in 1989, will be honored Aug. 20 during a virtual edition of the annual USApple Outlook and Marketing Conference.

«I’m amazed and shocked that I have won this award and appreciate being among my peers who have gone before me,» Black, who shares co-ownership with his sister, Patricia, said. «This is absolutely an amazing thing to have happen to my family. My sister has always been the one to stay home to keep the home fires burning and allow me to travel. She certainly has been a great partner in this operation.»

David Eddy, the Editor of American Fruit Grower and Western Fruit Grower magazines and a member of the award selection committee, said the public nomination process spoke well of Black’s stature within the industry.

«I’ll never forget the day I called Bob to tell him he had won the award. Because he’s such a humble man, at first he actually insisted we must have made a mistake,» Eddy said. «It just reinforced what I had already read in the many enthusiastic nominations we received endorsing Bob, from university researchers — in multiple states, no less — to numerous fellow growers. Bob is definitely a popular winner.»

Sponsored by Valent USA, the Apple Grower of the Year program honors individuals who have gone beyond the confines of the orchard and, through their involvement and leadership, have made genuine impacts on the apple industry.

«Bob demonstrates a willingness to listen and an openness to change that all come together as his personal recipe for success,» Dion McBay, Vice President of Sales with Valent USA, said. «Bob is a clear advocate for sustainable agriculture and has made investments and improvement in irrigation technology, integrated pest management, and the use of biological and biorational tools. Beyond his commitment to sustainable agriculture and his operational improvements, Bob is a relentless advocate for Maryland agriculture and a proud participant in the U.S. apple industry.»

Black represents the second Maryland farming operation to win the award, following Evan Milburn and his late son Nathan, of Milburn Orchards, who were honored in 2008. He is highly regarded for displaying leadership on the state and regional levels.

«Bob Black has been a staple in the Mid-Atlantic fruit-growing region for decades,» Mark Boyer, the Co-Owner of Ridgetop Orchards in Fishertown, PA, said. «He has served on almost every board position available both in fruits and vegetables to social and community. Always the first to help and the last to complain.»

Black has excelled in the areas of commercial planting and direct marketing and has served on the boards of the International Fruit Tree Association and Maryland State Horticultural Society. He is a member of the Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA), which was founded by growers to produce varieties for its membership.

«I don’t know any other grower who has more variety trials in progress,» Brad Hollabaugh, the Apple Grower of the Year winner in 2000, representing Hollabaugh Bros., said. «Bob is also always willing to share tricks, techniques, and the results of his many production endeavors. Equally, he’s an avid listener to other growers, always looking for ways to improve his operation.»

USApple President and CEO Jim Bair credited Black for devoting his career to making a meaningful impact on the apple industry.

«When he is not working on groundbreaking innovations in his orchards, he is helping and championing other growers,» Bair said. «From his past leadership on USApple’s board to his ongoing commitment to represent Maryland every year during our Capitol Hill Day, he is always at the ready to advocate for the industry. We congratulate Bob for this much-deserved honor.»

About The Award: The Apple Grower of the YearSM Award is presented annually by American Fruit Grower® and Western Fruit Grower® magazines and honors apple growers who have gone beyond the confines of the orchard and have, through their involvement and leadership, made a real impact on the apple industry. American Fruit Grower and Western Fruit Grower are published by Meister Media Worldwide. GrowingProduce.com

About Meister Media Worldwide
Meister Media Worldwide offers business solutions designed to cultivate a sustainable world through the power of knowledge. It accomplishes this through a host of integrated print, digital and data product offerings, and a variety of in-person events with a singular focus: to further specialized agriculture globally. In addition, its business services division utilizes Meister Media’s wealth of knowledge, combined with the latest technology, to develop strategic business services from concept planning through development and delivery. An industry leader, Meister Media’s mission is to be your trusted partner, empowering the business of global agriculture to grow a better world. With headquarters in Willoughby, Ohio, Meister Media Worldwide was founded in 1932 and operates out of offices throughout the United States and around the world. MeisterMedia.com.

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AI English Speaking App Targeting the Untact Era, ‘Odinga English’ Launches Hindi Version to Enter the Indian Online Education Market

SEONGNAM, South Korea, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Plan G (CEO Kyungah Lee), a company in the ICT Culture Convergence Center operated by the Ministry of Science and ICT and the National IT Industry Promotion Agency, has revealed that a Hindi version of Odinga English will be released on Google store on this coming 1^st of August (Sat). The Plan G is the developer of…

Odinga English is an app that uses AI to learn and practice English speaking, aimed at younger students, where the user acts as an English teacher who teaches a character from space called Odinga with the help of an English professor. The metacognitive learning method utilizing the student effect and a spiral education model curriculum come together with the character story, allowing the student to practice and improve their English speaking skills without help from their parents through a fun role-playing method.

Odinga English is characterized by its use of voice recognition and AI technology to naturally induce repetitive learning. The Hindi version released is the first of many foreign language versions to be added, and it has added Hindi to Odinga English.

Whilst maintaining the cute characters that children generally enjoy, as well as its characteristics as a game, the contents have taken account of the cultural diversity in India, and has been localized with the help of experts, to allow local children to study English speaking without difficulties.

Kyungah Lee, the CEO of the Plan G, revealed that, «Not only is India one of the larger markets with the potential of a population of 1.3 billion, but with regular school life becoming difficult with the spread of Corona virus and the subsequent lockdown from the Indian government, the demand for non-face-to-face online education has exploded within India,» and went on to explain that, «as it is expected that the number of people that use mobile devices will reach 85% of all households by 2024, and meet the ubiquitous era with the personalization of education, the importance of mobile-based, innovative online educational apps is quickly revealing itself.»

She said that, «the fact that it is an English speaking country but only has 10% of the population that can speak English fluently and has a great need to learn English, and the reality of Indian education, which can vary greatly in quality between regions, and is feeling a need for newer and more creative educational methods, are the reasons why Odinga English is releasing the Hindi version first». She went on to reveal, «We plan to introduce K-educational methods to the Indian market through the Hindi version of Odinga English.»

The Plan G is currently preparing to release versions of Odinga English for Indonesia and Vietnam, and plans to create and release coding education content in the future, spreading K-edu to the global education market.

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Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Sabio partner to engage Latinx community on CS education through new CSL initiative

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and Sabio have partnered to continue their commitment to support underrepresented minorities, including women, interested in entering the fast-growing career path in Technology Education (IT) such as software engineering, especially during and post COVID-19. Through the «Intro to Web Development Certification» program – being offered for free through the partnership – which will consist of two courses that cover…

«There is talent everywhere and our collective effort is to inspire and develop that innovative potential through our CSL (Code as a Second Language) program and creative partnerships with Sabio to help our communities and America move forward, especially during and post COVID where tech jobs will be in even greater demand than they already are,» said Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of HHF. «We are thrilled that Sabio shares in that vision and we are grateful for their leadership as a Latinx-owned-and-operated company providing tech education to our community.»

The Intro to Web Development Certification’s goals are to increase the number of Latinx individuals considering a career path as a professional software engineer or in the IT industry, and expose individuals to front-end web development through a foundational knowledge of JavaScript. Register at: http://bit.ly/SabioCode

«Sabio is excited to collaborate with HHF, an amazing organization that is 100% dedicated to helping uplift the Latinx Community,» said Liliana Monge, Co-Founder and CEO of Sabio. «Through our partnership we will work to engage more Latinx people, and encourage and support them through their journey into software engineering.»

About Sabio
Sabio, a coding bootcamp based in Los Angeles, is one of the oldest software development bootcamps and is taught exclusively by senior industry software practitioners. The current instructors are alumni of companies such as Fox, Gamefly, Stack Overflow, TMZ and UCLA. Sabio’s software development program focuses on .NET/C# and trains across the full-stack in Mobile, Front End, Back End, Source Control, Database and Development platforms. Sabio’s alumni now work at amazing companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Tesla, Activision, MedMen, UCLA, and USC. (Visit https://sabio.la/).

About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and CSL
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is a national nonprofit focused on education, workforce, innovative leadership, and culture to meet America’s priorities. Through HHF’s program, Code as a Second Language (CSL), tens of thousands of students across the nation are introduced and taught to code. Once they are initiated, they are connected to a larger network of coders including mentors, workshops, activities through award-winning LOFT (Latinos On Fast Track) program for further development, connectivity and placement into the workforce and Fortune 500 companies (Visit http://www.HispanicHeritage.org) Follow HHF on Facebook and Twitter.

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Ambow Unveils Next-Generation Online Education Platform

BEIJING, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ambow Education Holding Ltd. («Ambow» or the «Company») (NYSE American: AMBO), a leading national provider of educational and career enhancement services in China, today announced the official launch of Huanyujun Education Hub («Huanyujun»), a next-generation online-to-offline education SaaS platform, bolstered by Ambow’s proprietary technology-enabled solutions, dedicated to addressing the elevated demand for a dynamic learning…

Huanyujun, which consists of education institutes/teachers, students and shared class rooms, integrates online resources (panoramic live streaming) with off-line resources (physical classrooms and teachers). The platform offers educational services such as career planning, classroom sharing, online courses, and a variety of tools that support offline learning, drawing on the following technologies:

Ambow Panorama Digital Teaching System, which supports a dual-teacher, real-time teaching environment;
Space management system powered by Ambow’s Smart IoT Engine; and
Ambow AI-empowered Learning Engine, which includes teaching and administration management platforms.

During the COVID-19 outbreak, Ambow joined forces with the National Integrated Circuit Industry & Education Union, China Center for Information Industry Development Group, and other leading industrial technology institutes to launch an education volunteer program on the Huanyujun Education Hub. The program features more than 400 livestream courses and lectures highlighting the power of science and technology to transform business activities across the economy and people’s lives. Leveraging its core technologies under patent protection both in China and U.S., Ambow empowers students to improve their online learning outcomes and elevates engineering education overall. In addition, the Company has successfully piloted an initiative through the Strategic Career Planning Consultant («SCPC») program on Huanyujun.

Dr. Jin Huang, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ambow, commented, «I am very proud that Ambow could play an active part in providing continuous learnings opportunities, service and support to both our existing users and new users during this period of COVID-19. Underpinned by our core capabilities in technology, Huanyujun enables students and working professionals to easily access world-class scientific and technological content through our diverse digital educational assets including livestreamed classes and lectures, cloud classrooms, and online training courses. In the future, we will further optimize our Huanyujun Education Hub by encouraging more scientists and academic elites across Greater China and the U.S. to use our platform for knowledge creation and dissemination. We will continue to explore more dynamic learning environments, blending online and offline classrooms, expanding Ambow’s footprint across the globe and maximizing shareholder value.»

About Ambow Education Holding Ltd.

Ambow Education Holding Ltd. is a leading national provider of educational and career enhancement services in China, offering high-quality, individualized services and products. With its extensive network of regional service hubs complemented by a dynamic proprietary learning platform and distributors, Ambow provides its services and products to students in 30 out of the 31 provinces and autonomous regions within China.

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For investor and media inquiries please contact:

Ambow Education Holding Ltd.
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PR News Names Kaplow Communications a Top Place to Work

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Kaplow Communications, known for its strategic brand marketing and superior media relationships, announced that it was named a

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Kaplow Communications, known for its strategic brand marketing and superior media relationships, announced that it was named a Top Place to Work by PR News. Recognized for the agency’s overall culture, as well as expanding divisions and creating new roles based on employees’ interests, Kaplow was also honored for its dedication to team member development.

«I’m so proud of the entire Kaplow team for their contributions to our culture, our work and our results,» said Liz Kaplow, Founder and CEO of the eponymous public relations agency. «From the beginning, it has been our goal to attract top talent and create a working environment that prioritizes work-life balance and value.»

Kaplow’s culture is collaborative, communicative, down-to-earth, and fun. Defined by the four pillars of T.R.E.E. – Trust, Respect, Energy and Enthusiasm, Kaplow is guided by a transparent and empathetic approach to internal and external communications. This enables a collaborative culture where everyone has a direct line of communication to senior management, including Liz Kaplow herself, the company’s president, CFO and Senior Vice Presidents.

Dedicated to providing growth-opportunities for its team, the New York City-based agency, houses Beauty, Lifestyle and Health & Wellness categories, as well as Influencer Management. With a history of promoting division leads from within, Kaplow regularly provides employees with the career mobility they crave, which contributes to the agency’s higher than average retention rates. In fact, Kaplow boasts a stunning retention rate of staff that has stayed with the company for five or more years.

In addition, the agency offers numerous committees – such as New Earned Media, Marketing and Social Media – which provide team members at all levels the opportunity to grow their skills outside of their day-to-day client workload. These committees provide deeper exposure to senior leaders and often open the door to new work assignments.

Encouraging volunteerism, Kaplow sponsors efforts during official work hours and its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility is communicated regularly and enshrined in the employee handbook. Kaplow also has a strategic partnership with Givz, a company that enables frictionless donation to every registered charity in America. As part of the agency’s 2019 holiday gift, as well as in response to the Coronavirus crisis, Kaplow added funds to all employees’ Givz accounts, allowing them to directly donate to the charity of their choice.

About Kaplow Communications
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Stupid Strong Announces Research Grant To City of Hope To Support Gastric Cancer Research

DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Stupid Strong Charitable Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for gastric cancer, is awarding its second seed research grant of $125,000 to fund a Phase II study to validate the micro-RNA biomarkers discovered for the early and non-invasive detection of patients with gastric cancer, as well as the discovery of biomarkers for identifying peritoneal carcinomatosis.

The multi-year study is focused on the development of less invasive, accurate, blood-based tests to detect gastric cancer early at a time when the disease is still treatable. The principal investigator, Dr. Ajay Goel, intends to extend his earlier research on the use of circulating biomarkers in the bloodstream, which could lead to a minimally invasive «liquid biopsy» to detect this deadly form of cancer. This suggested novel approach requires validating the biomarkers in a prospective cohort of patients, which is the primary focus of the funding. Since the carcinogenesis process is driven by the development of genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, measuring changes in the genome using biomarkers is a means to achieve the goal of early detection. In addition, Dr. Goel plans to leverage the funding to discover and validate biomarkers for peritoneal carcinomatosis in gastric cancer, a typically life-threatening situation that often occurs in patients suffering from this cancer type.

Stupid Strong is pleased to provide support to City of Hope, an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases, for the proposed research study to validate a panel of micro-RNA biomarkers in blood that may be used for early detection of gastric cancer and similarly in peritoneal carcinomatosis.

«I am so excited to be reunited with Dr. Goel in an effort to complete this ground-breaking project. It felt like we had some unfinished business from our previous partnership and we both wanted to bring it to a final conclusion to honor our organization’s Founder. We strongly believe this project can have a definitive and high impact in transforming the clinical practice for noninvasive screening in patients with gastric cancer,» said Jeffrey Netzer, President of Stupid Strong. «Dr. Goel understands the importance of this research and together with the resources and access to City of Hope’s National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, we have confidence this will be a successful endeavor.

Dr. Ajay Goel has spent the last 15 years studying gastric cancer. Dr. Goel has long-standing interest in understanding the pathogenesis of various gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic and gastric cancer, and developing strategies for its primary and secondary prevention.

«This pilot funding is seminal in developing a proof-of-concept data that could lead to early detection of gastric cancer as well as personalized treatment that could prevent cancer recurrence,» said Ajay Goel, Ph.D., AGAF, professor and founding chair of the Department of Molecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics at City of Hope. «The funding will go to furthering a blood test to catch gastric cancer early when it’s easier to treat. This funding will also help us look for biomarkers that can inform doctors if some patients can be prescribed chemotherapy prior to gastric surgery because their abdominal and pelvic area have peritoneal tumors.»

At least half of gastric cancer patients experience cancer recurrence after surgery because the surgeons either didn’t detect or couldn’t remove tiny peritoneal tumors that later metastasized. Dr. Goel’s lab is working to identify patients who have peritoneal tumors. If detected, doctors can prescribe chemotherapy before surgery, thus decreasing the chances that the cancer will return and spread later.

The grant term began on July 1, 2020. Stupid Strong conducts numerous community-based events to raise funds for research for early diagnosis and treatment options available for stomach cancer patients. To participate in these important events, promote awareness, and provide support services to gastric cancer patients and their families, please visit www.stupidstrong.org.

City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope has been ranked among the nation’s «Best Hospitals» in cancer by U.S. News & World Report for 14 consecutive years. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California.

About Stupid Strong:
Stupid Strong is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about gastric cancer, advancing funding for research, and providing education and support to families in need. Stupid Strong exists for the purpose of making the cure for stomach cancer a reality. Learn more at www.stupidstrong.org.

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