ESCAPE et EXTEND-IA démontrent une amélioration des résultats neurologiques avec l’ajout d’une thrombectomie avec stent

DUBLIN, Irlande. - Samedi 14 Février 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Les travaux de recherche présentés aujourd’hui lors de la Conference internationale sur les AVC (ISC - International Stroke Conference) à Nashville, dans l’État du Tennessee, et publiés dans la revue The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) ont établi que l’ajout d’une procédure de thrombectomie avec stent Solitaire™ au traitement pharmaceutique existant réduisait significativement l’invalidité chez les patients ayant subi un AVC.

Les essais EXTEND-IA (EXtending the Time for Thrombolysis in Emergency Neurological Deficits - Intra-Arterial) et ESCAPE (Endovascular Treatment for Small Core and Proximal Occlusion Ischemic Stroke), qui étaient des essais entrepris sur l’initiative d’un chercheur et soutenus par u ... Read more »

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, February 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) - The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announces the appointment of Houssam Chehabeddine as the General Manager for the Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) Division. In this new role, Houssam will report to Steven C. Schiller, Regional President, Hershey AEMEA. Houssam’s will be based in Dubai and his appointment is effective February 1, 2015.

In his new position at Hershey EMEA, Houssam will be responsible for the strategic direction and execution of all aspects of the EMEA business. This includes full P&L, revenue and market share targets, acquisition and growth strategy and assuming the whole range of leadership accountabilities in managing the diverse team, as well as all our product brands and portfolio expansion in the EMEA region.

“Houssam has over 18 years’ experience in various leadership positions with a proven track record in General Managem ... Read more »

ESCAPE and EXTEND-IA Show Improved Neurological Outcomes with Addition of Stent Thrombectomy

DUBLIN, Ireland. - Thursday, February 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Research presented today at the International Stroke Conference (ISC) in Nashville, Tenn. and published online in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) found that the addition of the Solitaire™ Device stent thrombectomy procedure to current pharmaceutical treatment significantly reduced disability in patients suffering stroke.

Both the EXtending the Time for Thrombolysis in Emergency Neurological Deficits - Intra-Arterial (EXTEND-IA) and Endovascular Treatment for Small Core and Proximal Occlusion Ischemic Stroke (ESCAPE) trials, which were investigator initiated trials supported by an unrestricted grant from Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), primarily assessed the addition of Solitaire in conjunction with current pharmaceutical treatment, or IV-tPA. ESCAPE assessed 316 patients and foun ... Read more »

 Renowned global CEO to lead the world’s largest specialized wireless distributor and a leader in innovation and diversified services for the wireless industry

MIAMI - Thursday, February 12th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

-(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Brightstar Corp. today announced that its board of directors has named Jaymin B. Patel as President and Chief Executive Officer of Brightstar. Patel becomes the second CEO in Brightstar’s 17-year history as he succeeds Marcelo Claure, President and CEO of Sprint.

“Jaymin’s operational leadership, financial expertise and experience negotiating and closing highly complex, multi-year deals makes him the ideal person to lead Brightstar at the center of the wireless ecosystem,” said Ronald Fisher, Chairman of the Board for Brightstar. “His disciplined global approach to operations will continue to drive customer value and profitable growth while maintaining our strong tradition of innovation in the ... Read more »

MUSCAT, Oman. - Friday, February 13th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) Since the Arab Spring Uprising 2011, the Omani government has responded to demands to increase political openness and reduce corruption.

His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said has implemented a number of measures aiming to improve economic prospects and address corruption particularly within the oil and gas contract tendering process. Measures have included amending the Basic Statute of the State which empower the Shura Council and the State Council with greater legislative and monitoring powers, and the signing of the U.N. Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).

Faisal Al Rashdi has visited several countries to seek the assistance of their governments, including Lebanon, Switzerland, South Korea, Singapore, Jordan and the UAE, in order to conduct a thorough investigation into tendering activities. Speaking about developments within the country’s legal system since 2011, Senior Prosecut ... Read more »