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Dandelion Health’s Clinical AI Marketplace Shows GLP-1s May Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease for 44 Million Previously Unstudied U.S. Patients

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Dandelion layered validated, unbiased AI from its new Clinical AI Marketplace against its real-world data to demonstrate the potential preventive impact of the GLP-1 drug class for a 7x larger population than those previously studied.

NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dandelion Health, a real-world data (RWD) and clinical AI platform powering next-generation precision medicine and personalized care, announced results today from a large study that demonstrated that GLP-1 medications may be effective as primary prevention for cardiovascular disease (CVD) for 44 million additional at-risk patients who have not been studied until now. The study was conducted using validated AI accessible on Dandelion’s Clinical AI Marketplace, which also officially launched today.

“By combining diverse, multimodal data with validated AI, life sciences companies and researchers can now study treatment effects on a far larger, more representative population — and do so at a fraction of the cost and time…”

Dandelion’s Clinical AI Marketplace enables life sciences organizations to conduct novel scientific research at a fraction of the time and cost of a clinical trial — and far more comprehensively than using traditional RWD typically limited to structured data. Dandelion’s Marketplace also hosts AI algorithms sourced from a rapidly growing ecosystem of clinical AI developers. The company validates those algorithms for performance and equity and runs them on robust, representative RWD to generate rapid, novel insights that researchers can analyze along with all other patient data.

Even though it has an extremely high value, as much as 80% of RWD is unstructured and inaccessible — and found in formats like imaging files, waveforms, and raw clinical notes. Provider notes can, for example, shed light on reasons for treatment discontinuation or symptoms. Medical images (like CTs and MRs) and waveforms can reveal in-depth changes resulting from a new treatment. Dandelion’s Marketplace interprets this siloed data and makes it accessible.

To demonstrate the power of the Clinical AI Marketplace, Dandelion conducted an observational research study to examine a key research question unstudied in clinical trials: Can GLP-1s serve as a primary prevention tool and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes among those who do not yet suffer from severe cardiovascular disease?

Dandelion’s study required less than 1% of the time and cost of the clinical trial and was produced in just six weeks using its GLP-1 data library, including a far broader population than possible in clinical trials. For example, Novo Nordisk’s SELECT trial, which demonstrated how semaglutide can reduce major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), was narrowly focused on obese, non-diabetic adult patients with preexisting severe CVD. Dandelion’s study considered “clinically silent” patients not included in this trial — i.e., those without a past adverse cardiovascular disease event or evidence of preexisting severe cardiovascular disease.

Dandelion used AI to de-risk and accelerate its clinical research. In order to study GLP-1s’ cardioprotective benefits, Dandelion used an AI-biomarker algorithm developed by Pheiron that predicts the risk of MACE using raw ECG waveforms collected during regular clinical care. The company also leveraged its public validation service to ensure the algorithm was high-performance and unbiased.

“The combined power of real-world data and AI has the potential to reshape how life sciences conduct clinical trials and research,” said Shivaani Prakash, MSc, PhD, Head of Data at Dandelion Health. “By combining diverse, multimodal data with validated AI, life sciences companies and researchers can now study treatment effects on a far larger, more representative population — and do so at a fraction of the cost and time.”

In this study, for example, Dandelion used AI to model predicted MACE risk reduction from GLP-1s, rather than wait for adverse events to actually occur. Its findings indicate that GLP-1s result in 15%–20% lower MACE risk among patients after three years, as compared to similar patients not taking GLP-1s. A previously unstudied population of 44 million additional patients may experience these cardioprotective benefits1. If this broader group of patients were to take a GLP-1, this could potentially result in 34,000 fewer myocardial infarctions and strokes annually.

“The cost and time associated with drug development and commercialization are substantial, but the impact of providing the right treatment to the right patient, and doing so with unprecedented speed, is immeasurable for the billions of people who depend on innovative drugs and therapies,” said Elliott Green, Co-founder and CEO of Dandelion Health.

Similar research may enable life sciences companies to de-risk future clinical trials, compare various treatments head-to-head, and support market access and reimbursement decisions. These types of insights also enable providers to select the right treatment for their patients at the right time, enabling earlier intervention and reducing avoidable adverse health outcomes.

To learn more about Dandelion’s Clinical AI Marketplace and the value it can provide for life sciences companies, please visit https://dandelionhealth.ai/clinical-ai-marketplace.

About Dandelion Health

Dandelion Health is a real-world data (RWD) and clinical AI platform powering next-generation precision medicine and personalized care. Dandelion’s platform delivers novel clinical insights at scale from rich, multimodal patient data – enabling AI, medical device and life sciences companies to accelerate the entire product development lifecycle, improving clinical outcomes and enhancing patient lives. Founded by the world’s leading experts in healthcare and AI, Dandelion is a diverse and growing consortium of leading healthcare systems from across the United States. To learn more, visit www.dandelionhealth.ai.

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AIE Graduates create visual effects for Academy-nominated film

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NAWI, a feature film whose visual effects were created by graduates from the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE), has been officially nominated by Kenya for entry into the 97th Academy Awards in the category of Best International Feature Film. NAWI is a heartfelt story about a young girl’s journey towards empowerment and aims to shed light on a pressing issue that affects countless young women in the Turkana region of Kenya.

CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NAWI, a feature film whose visual effects were created by graduates from the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE), has been officially nominated by Kenya for entry into the 97th Academy Awards in the category of Best International Feature Film. NAWI is a heartfelt story about a young girl’s journey towards empowerment and aims to shed light on a pressing issue that affects countless young women in the Turkana region of Kenya.

“The film has a very important social message to tell so it was rewarding in many ways to be able to contribute to this project. NAWI was a fantastic opportunity for our graduates to put their skills to the test on a full-length feature film,” said Tom Pugh.

AIE graduates and teachers were given the opportunity to work on the film’s visual effects through AIE’s ongoing partnership with Learning Lions, who produced the film with Film Crew & Baobab Pictures. AIE is proud to support Learning Lions non-profit mission to enable young adults in marginalised rural communities of East Africa to become digital creatives by providing game development training and technology.

The visual effects for NAWI were brought to life by AIE teachers and experienced industry professionals, Thomas Magill and Tom Pugh, who were tasked with supervising the visual effects and liaising with the film’s Directors, Apuu Mourine, Kevin Schmutzler, Tobias Schmutzler and Toby Schmutzler. They assembled a team of recent AIE graduates and worked out how to create the effects required to immerse audiences in Nawi’s world.

“Graduates were able to take the skills they had learnt in class and apply them to cinema-quality footage. There was even a bit of nervous excitement working with professional expectations and deadlines,” said Tom Pugh.

Thomas Magill explained that most of the work involved compositing such as fixing blemishes, removing unwanted folds in clothing, changing pages in a book and removing background actors that were in the wrong place.

“We had a river shot where there was only a sandbank, and we had to create an entire island! There were several shots filmed in a dry riverbed which required us to create floodwater. We had to draw upon various disciplines: not just digital compositing but also visual effects creation and fluid simulations,” said Thomas Magill.

Both teachers enthused that the directors were a pleasure to work with and the collaboration was smooth.

“The film has a very important social message to tell so it was rewarding in many ways to be able to contribute to this project. NAWI was a fantastic opportunity for our graduates to put their skills to the test on a full-length feature film,” said Tom Pugh.

Learning Lions and AIE look forward to seeing NAWI progress through two rounds of voting by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to narrow the list of submitted films down to five nominees for the Best International Feature Film.

About Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE)

AIE offers practical, career-focused courses delivered by industry-experienced teachers in 3D animation, game development, visual effects and film. Since 2019 AIE has sponsored scholarships to their Certificate and Diploma programs to Learning Lions student. AIE provided laptops and is supporting with opportunities at various gaming companies around the world for paid part-time and full-time work.

https://aie.edu.au/

About Learning Lions

Learning Lions is fighting poverty with digital opportunity. Established in 2015, Learning Lions equips local youth with essential IT and media skills, and empowering them to become entrepreneurs and self-sustaining individuals. By leveraging digital services, these aspiring entrepreneurs not only support themselves but also provide opportunities for others through employment and mentorship.

https://www.learninglions.org/

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Valhalla MSO Launches Impetus One to Enhance Valhalla Vitality’s Telehealth Platform

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Valhalla MSO launches Impetus One, enabling healthcare providers to expand services, improve patient retention, and boost revenue with no upfront costs

MIAMI, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Valhalla MSO is excited to announce the launch of Impetus One (IO), a new software designed to power the Valhalla Vitality Network Provider Program. This initiative aims to expand the reach and capabilities of independent healthcare providers by offering an alternative to the traditional insurance model. With a focus on preventative medicine and wellness therapies, the platform is set to enhance patient care while creating new revenue opportunities for providers.

The Valhalla Vitality Network Provider Program addresses the gap created by insurance companies that often deny coverage for preventative medicine, wellness services, and even weight loss therapies. Insurance typically does not compensate healthcare providers for the time spent improving a patient’s overall health. Impetus One (IO) offers an alternative by providing a cash-pay marketplace where providers are fairly compensated for delivering impactful, life-changing services to their patients.

Key Benefits for Providers

Impetus One Software Integration: The platform integrates seamlessly with Valhalla Vitality, offering an e-commerce marketplace that connects patients with a wide range of health services. Providers can easily adopt the system to deliver therapies and other services, ensuring smooth payment processing and order fulfillment.No Upfront Costs: Providers can join the Network Provider Program without any initial fees. They simply share a unique link with patients, allowing for easy access to services, and payments are processed as orders are placed. Partner pharmacies handle medication shipments directly, creating a hassle-free experience for providers.Boosting Patient Retention: The platform includes a VIP Rewards Program, designed to increase patient retention and loyalty. Patients earn points for discounts and exclusive benefits, which encourages ongoing engagement and care continuity.E-commerce and Wellness Integration: Unlike typical affiliate programs, Valhalla Vitality allows providers to retain full control of their patient relationships. Providers can generate revenue through the integrated e-commerce system without worrying about referral fees or kickbacks, enabling them to focus solely on delivering high-quality patient care.

By joining the Valhalla Vitality Network Provider Program, healthcare providers gain access to a scalable model that helps increase profits, introduce new services, and enhance patient satisfaction. The VIP Rewards Program also strengthens the bond between patients and providers, making healthcare more accessible and rewarding for all.

Healthcare providers looking to grow their practices and increase revenue can join the Valhalla Vitality Network by visiting http://www.providevitality.com. Valhalla MSO’s new platform is a powerful tool for delivering advanced, patient-centric healthcare with a focus on accessibility and quality.

For more information, visit Valhalla Vitality at http://www.valhallavitality.com.

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Ultima Markets Wins Two Prestigious Awards at Global Forex Awards–Retail 2024!

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LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Sept. 19, 2024  /CNW/ — Ultima Markets, a leading global forex and CFDs brokerage, is thrilled to announce its double success at the prestigious Global Forex Awards – Retail 2024. The company won two distinguished awards: “Best Affiliates Brokerage – Global” and “Best Fund Safety – Global.”

The awards were presented during the event in Limassol, Cyprus, where Jean Philippe, Board Advisor, Corporate Governance and Sustainability at Ultima Markets, accepted the honours.

The Global Forex Awards – Retail has celebrated excellence in trading innovation for seven consecutive years. Ultima Markets’ dual wins reflect its commitment to quality, client-centric strategies, and strong partnerships across the financial services sector.

The “Best Affiliates Brokerage—Global” award recognises Ultima Markets’ exemplary affiliate programme, which has successfully driven its global expansion. It is celebrated for its transparency and competitive rewards tailored to affiliate needs.

Receiving the “Best Fund Safety – Global” award highlights Ultima Markets’ efforts to safeguard client assets. Through its partnership with Willis Towers Watson, the company provides up to USD$1,000,000 in insurance per account, while its Financial Commission membership ensures clients access to up to €20,000 in compensation funds.

These recognitions underscore Ultima Markets’ priority to security and transparency, including segregated accounts and robust risk management practices. The broker also assures affiliate partners of exceptional standards.

Commenting on the awards, Jean Philippe said, “These recognitions reflect the exceptional work of our teams to ensure the safety of traders’ funds and our dedication to creating value for our partners and clients. We will continue to evolve and innovate to meet the market’s demands.”

Ultima Markets is renowned for its extensive range of trading products and personalised customer service, designed to meet clients’ diverse needs worldwide. The dual recognition marks a significant milestone in the company’s global growth and reaffirms its reputation for delivering fund safety and robust affiliate opportunities.

“We are delighted to be recognised with these awards, which reflect our mission to create a secure trading environment and build strong, rewarding partnerships,” said Jack Li, Ultima Markets’ Regional Business Director.

About Ultima Markets

Ultima Markets is a fully licensed, fast-growing broker offering access to 250+ financial instruments. With a team of 2,000+ professionals in 15 global offices, we serve clients in 172 countries. Check out more about our awards on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

 

 

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