Proven, durable device leads the market, continues to impact lives

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Thursday, June 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the GORE® TAG® Thoracic Device family has exceeded 100,000 devices distributed worldwide. Built on more than 18 years of success in both clinical studies and real-world commercial use, this GORE TAG Thoracic Device family is the first in the market to reach this significant milestone.

The latest in a series of “firsts” for this thoracic stent-graft family, this milestone continues to underscore Gore’s commitment to advancing endovascular aortic repair therapies.

    First to receive CE mark in Europe – 1998
    First to obtain FDA approval – 2005
    First to obtain approval in Japan – 2008
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NEUCHATEL, Switzerland - Thursday, June 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Masimo (NASDAQ: MASI) announced today the full market release outside the U.S. of the Pronto® Pulse CO-Oximeter® with Next Generation SpHb® Spot Check technology. Next Generation Pronto features rainbow SET™ technology, for noninvasive spot checking of total hemoglobin (SpHb), oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse rate (PR), and perfusion index (PI).

In addition to the Next Generation SpHb technology, Masimo has also released the rainbow® DCI®-mini reusable sensor to accompany the Pronto. The DCI-mini is a universal sensor usable on patients greater than 3 kg, making Pronto an even more versatile solution.

The Next Generation SpHb technology in Pronto offers motion tolerance and a 40% reduction in time to display SpHb results. Field accuracy has been improved in the range of 6 to 11 g/dL, and is comparable to certain portable invasive point of care devices.

Hilton announces new industry-leading sustainable seafood goals on World Oceans Day

MCLEAN, Va. - Wednesday, June 8th 2016 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) reinforced its commitment to the environment by announcing multi-year sustainable seafood goals on World Oceans Day. In collaboration with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Hilton has committed to implementing strong, global sustainable seafood goals in conjunction with the company’s Travel with Purpose strategy, which was launched in 2011 to use Hilton’s passion for hospitality to make a lasting, positive difference in people’s lives and the wider world.
Hilton’s sustainable seafood goals will comprise the global ban of procurement of endangered species as identified by WWF, and the transition of its seafood purchasing to sustainable and responsible sources. By 2022, Hilton will source at least 25 percent of its total global seafood volume for owned, managed and le ... Read more »

MONTIGNY-LE-BRETONNEUX, France - Thursday, June 9th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BERTIN, a brand of CNIM Group, is pleased to present its new FusionSight® Night Vision Device during Eurosatory 2016, held from June 13 to 17 in Paris, France. Developed in partnership with PHOTONIS, FusionSight® is the world-first compact monocular that combines a colour low light sensor with a thermal image sensor. When combined, these sensors enhance situational awareness and provide users with the option of using a thermal image, colour optical image or a fused thermal and full colour image, that can also be recorded.

Infantry commanders and special forces require reliable and easy-to-use devices that are highly efficient in the field during night operations, when facing hidden or camouflaged enemies. FusionSight® assists by drastically enhancing the detection, recognition and identification (DRI) capability, making it a key device for Police and Homeland Security ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, June 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

H.E. Major General Mohammed Khalfan Matar Al Rumaithi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Abu Dhabi Police, opened a workshop for women focus groups, titled: “A Strategic View to Support and Meet the Needs of Female Police Staff through their Empowerment.” The General Directorate of Human Resources organized the workshop for female staff members of the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters (ADP GHQ).

The workshop aimed to support, empower and meet the needs of women. It also intended to raise their satisfaction levels, within the scope of applying internal communication methods and innovation at the ADP GHQ.

The Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police stressed their eagerness in providing women with the necessary support and empowering them, as well as strengthening their role in police work, thanks to the skills they have that qualify them to hold leading positions. “Women ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, June 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

The Research and Survey Center at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) organized an introductory workshop onthe mechanisms foropinion polls and how to calculate results and read reports, sat the Ministry's Smart Library headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General at the MoI, highlighted the MoI’s eagerness and commitment to following scientific research methodologies in order to achieve development. He pointed out that the role of public opinion polls is increasing for various community issues and concerns, because of their importance in clarifying public opinion trends and tendencies. This is something that is relied uponbydecision-makers and policymakers in many countries throughout the world and contributes to raising the services levels of police and security work.

The workshop was directed by Major ... Read more »