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London, Nov 14 (Bernama- GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — London, UK – November 14, 2023 – OPEN Health, a preeminent global provider of consulting, HEOR and market access, patient engagement, and scientific and creative communications services, will be presenting innovative research at the upcoming ISPOR Europe conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. OPEN Health experts will contribute to the event through workshops, panel discussions, and 24 posters. Key themes of OPEN Health’s research presented this year are patient preference, advanced modeling methodologies, and HTA policy changes. The majority of OPEN Health’s Scientific Office will be onsite to discuss the role of HEOR science in shaping policy, including Dr. Elisabeth Fenwick, Chief Scientific Officer; Professor Ben van Hout, Scientific Founder; Dr. Marco Boeri, Director of Preference Research and scientific lead for Patient-Centered Outcomes; Emanuele Arcà, MSc, Senior Research Consultant in Strategic Market Access; and Maarten Treur, MSc, Vice President and Global Head of Modeling & Meta-Analysis.

Dr. Elisabeth Fenwick, Chief Scientific Officer at OPEN Health, said: “I am extremely proud to see the research we do at OPEN Health being presented by our scientific experts at the ISPOR EU conference in Copenhagen. The range of research topics covered this year shows the extent of our expertise in advanced techniques as well as key therapeutic areas.”

Dr. Marco Boeri, Director of Preference Research and scientific lead for Patient-Centered Outcomes at OPEN Health, said: “The importance of patient preference information is that it brings a systematic approach to implement the idea of patient-focused drug development promoted by the FDA, the EMA, and various HTA bodies around the world. Indeed, the patient voice is key to patient adherence, and by helping to understand unmet needs, it is key to the success of a pharmaceutical product.”

Emanuele Arcà, MSc, Senior Research Consultant in Strategic Market Access, said: “We are in a dynamic period of policy changes for access and HTA across regional, national, and international settings. HTA is taking a more prominent role in ensuring sustainable access to health innovations, while health innovations become exponentially more complex and expensive. We at OPEN Health are committed to understanding and shaping such changes through research and stakeholder engagement.”

OPEN Health will be presenting a virtual panel on November 10, ahead of ISPOR, on: “EU HTA Joint Clinical Assessments: Navigating Potential Challenges Ahead of 2025.” The panel is set to discuss several policy aspects regarding the current challenges and implications of the EU HTA regulation, covering topics such as the current position of EU HTA implementation, the major challenges expected across the industry, the stance of member states and various stakeholders, and strategies for the industry to prepare for joint clinical assessments. Register now to save your seat.

To learn more about our presence at ISPOR Europe, visit our website or meet the OPEN Health team at booth #C2-012 in Copenhagen.

About OPEN Health

OPEN Health unites deep scientific knowledge with wide-ranging specialist expertise to unlock possibilities that improve health outcomes and patient well-being. Working in partnership with our clients, we embrace our different perspectives and strengths to deliver fresh thinking and solutions that make a difference. OPEN Health is a flexible global organization that solves complex healthcare challenges across consulting, HEOR and market access, scientific communications, patient engagement, and creative omnichannel communications. For more information on OPEN Health, visit www.openhealthgroup.com.

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Candice Subero
OPEN Health
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PETALING JAYA, Nov 14 (Bernama) — Hair Transplant Solutions (HTS), the foremost experts in hair loss, continues to advance their agenda to empower men with androgenic alopecia with their advanced hair transplant treatment, Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). FUE involves the extraction of individual hair follicles from a donor area, typically the back or sides of the scalp, and transplanting them to area with thinning or no hair. This method is minimally invasive and differs from traditional hair transplant procedures which involves removing a strip of skin from the donor area. A 2019 study published in the International Journal of Trichology highlighted the far-reaching effects of androgenic alopecia on men’s mental health and their quality of life, particularly in the realms of self-perception and interpersonal relations.
 
Dr Aly Bin Alias Stephen Nah said, “We recognize the need for awareness and proactive measures to manage the emotional ramifications of hair loss and seeking treatment at the early stage will not only result in better savings and a more successful transplant outcome, but also prevents heightened emotional stress down the road.” He added, “As the go-to destination for hair loss, we want to provide the most positive transformative experience to the growing number of men seeking personal care and grooming solutions. From consultation to follow-ups and procedures, every step is overseen by registered medical doctors. We understand the anxiety and concerns associated with hair loss, and we take pride in delivering outstanding service to all our clients.”
 
Androgenic alopecia is a hereditary condition characterized by a progressive, visible thinning of the hair. It occurs due to the influence of androgen hormones on genetically predisposed hair follicles, leading to a gradual miniaturization of the follicles and eventually their cessation of hair production.
 
To begin your journey of self-renewal, visit https://htsclinic.com or call +6019 692 7110 to  book a complimentary consultation.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) — Beyond2020, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-driven humanitarian initiative, has installed water filters in 25 communities in the Sabah and Sarawak regions of Malaysia, providing clean drinking water to 10,000 people.

According to a statement, Beyond2020 was launched by the Zayed Sustainability Prize in 2019 in partnership with several leading organisations, providing sustainable technologies and solutions to vulnerable communities worldwide.

Malaysia marks the 17th deployment of the initiative, which will continue to offer life-transforming interventions to a broader number of beneficiaries worldwide, providing tech for good and fostering development that is inclusive and sustainable.

“The latest Beyond2020 project in Malaysia reflects the UAE’s commitment to humanitarianism and international sustainable development. This deployment contributes significantly to Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to enhance access to reliable, clean water.

“We value the cooperation of Malaysia’s Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change in implementing this initiative, which underscores the deep-rooted ties between our two countries,” said UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Director General of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, and COP28 President-Designate, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber.

Meanwhile, Malaysia’s Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said: “The UAE’s Beyond2020 initiative, which has delivered safe drinking water to 10,000 Malaysians, showcases how innovative solutions can tackle our water challenges, particularly in the rural areas.”

In partnership with Wateroam, the 2022 Zayed Sustainability Prize winner in the Water category, Beyond2020 deployed water filtration solutions, providing the communities with access to clean and safe drinking water.

As the sizes of communities differ between varying regions along the river, Wateroam provided two different water filters, catering to the specific needs of each group namely the Commfilter Plus and ROAMfilter Ultra.

Both filters can remove over 99 per cent of bacteria and viruses, but the Commfilter Plus provides safe drinking water for households and communities, while the ROAMfilter Ultra is designed to serve larger communities with its high flow rate.

In addition to Malaysia, another three countries have been identified as deployment grounds going forward.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) — HERE Technologies, the location data and technology platform, is helping travellers navigate the bustling streets with traffic data and analytics, as India gears up to celebrate Diwali this weekend.

Its Senior Director and Head of Business for India & Southeast Asia, Abhijit Sengupta said the company recognises the significance of Diwali and the emotions associated with reuniting with family and friends during this festive season.

“That is why our goal is to help travellers make the most of their Diwali celebration by providing them with valuable traffic insights that can ease their travel woes and make their journey more enjoyable,” he said in a statement.

HERE analysed road congestion in Bengaluru, Delhi National Capital Region (NCR), Lucknow and Mumbai leading up to last year’s Diwali festive period, while its Traffic Analytics data was leveraged to examine road speeds in the cities.

A congestion score is a percentage that shows how much longer it takes to travel on a road with traffic compared to when there is no traffic. The higher the congestion score, the more congested the road is, and a score of more than 30 per cent is considered congested.

For Diwali travel planning this year, HERE has identified optimal departure times by taking into account historical traffic patterns, road conditions, and real-time data.

The company is able to identify the bottlenecks and traffic hotspots that travellers should be aware of, so that they can plan for optimal windows to start their journey, in support of a smoother and more efficient travel experience.

HERE has been a pioneer in mapping and location technology for almost 40 years, with its location platform recognised as the most complete in the industry, powering location-based products, services and custom maps for organisations and enterprises globally.

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● Agroz Vertical Farms launched Equity Crowd Funding (ECF) campaign through pitchIN
● To build new Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) indoor vertical farm in Selangor
● Offers 8% coupon rate per annum + free fresh vegetables delivered to door-step
● Opportunity to own a part of Agroz Vertical Farms
● Agroz improves Food Safety, Food Security and Sustainability


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) — Agroz Group Sdn Bhd (“Agroz”) and AVF Ventures Sdn Bhd, through its investee company, Agroz Vertical Farms Sdn Bhd (“AVF”), has launched an equity crowdfunding (“ECF”) campaign through pitchIN, Malaysia’s leading equity crowdfunding platform and a Registered Market Operator (RMO) with the Securities Commission of Malaysia. Through this ECF campaign, AVF aims to raise a maximum of RM6.5 million to build a new Controlled Environment Agriculture (“CEA”) indoor vertical farm in Selangor in an effort to boost supply capacity to meet unmet demands of leafy greens and herbs in the Klang Valley.

The new farm will be built in a plant factory with an estimated 5,000 to 6,000 sqft growing area to maximise space and yields and produce higher leafy greens and herbs yields. This new CEA farm will be Malaysia’s first industrial scale designed CEA indoor vertical farm that will bolster Malaysia’s effort for food security.

This ECF funding round on pitchIN offers Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares (“RCPS”) with an 8% coupon rate per annum. With a minimum investment of RM 1,850 per lot, investors will also get to enjoy free and fresh vegetables delivered to their doorstep, once every 2 weeks.

“AVF and Agroz are collaborating to focus on designing, innovating, developing, building and operating large commercial scale, industrial grade indoor vertical farms using CEA practices to improve food safety, food security and sustainability. Through its CEA model, we are paving the way for modern precision agriculture in Malaysia”, said the founder, Gerard Lim.

Vertical farming is transforming agriculture with the use of new technologies to grow more food in less space without pesticides, as well as protecting crops from various weather conditions. It contributes to better ways for Malaysia to achieve food safety, food security and sustainability.

AVF and Agroz AgTech will help improve food safety by eliminating the use of pesticides and herbicides while reducing the need for storage and refrigeration. It will improve food security by reducing Malaysia’s multibillion-dollar food import bill as well as growing food locally, nearer to where it is consumed, which reduces transportation thus lowering the food miles generated and its carbon emissions impact.

AVF and Agroz AgTech contributes to sustainability by reducing or preventing waste and conserving resources through the use of solar and renewable energy, in combination with a myriad of digital technologies including Internet-of-Things (IoT), data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, automation, robotics, cloud, edge computing, blockchain and 5G communications.

The vegetables grown in Agroz’s CEA vertical farms range from salad leaves such as lettuces, kale, arugula, wild rocket, to local varieties such as nai pak and siew pak choy.

For interested investors looking to participate in the funding round, our campaign page is at https://www.pitchin.my/equity/agroz-vertical-farms-sdn-bhd.

SOURCE:  Brand360 for Agroz Group Sdn Bhd

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