Latest news with #AlMartin
CBC
17-04-2025
- Health
- CBC
Childhood obesity guidelines; the absurdity of English spelling; and how leaders fared in the French debate
Al Martin has lived with obesity since his teens. He says new guidelines for treating childhood obesity will offer new tools to help kids, but some approaches — like weight loss surgery — shouldn't be taken lightly. Matt Galloway discusses the stigma around weight with Martin, an advocate with Obesity Matters, and Dr. Stasia Hadjiyannakis, one of the guidelines' authors. Then, everyone has certain words they struggle to spell, whether it's stumbling on silent letters in words like 'doubt,' or words like 'fuchsia,' that just look very different from how they sound. In his new book Enough is Enuf: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell, Gabe Henry looks at how spelling reformers have long tried — and failed — to simplify English spelling. Plus, Radio-Canada parliamentary reporter Laurence Martin breaks down what was said at the French federal election debate Wednesday night, where Liberal Mark Carney, Conservative Pierre Poilievre, the NDP's Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Québécois's Yves-François Blanchet fought it out for francophone votes. And deep in the forests of Germany, a Canadian company is drilling deep into the earth to tap into geothermal energy, aiming to pump clean power into the electricity grid. The CBC's Paula Duhatschek explains how it works — and whether geothermal energy could be harnessed in Canada.
Mid East Info
24-02-2025
- Health
- Mid East Info
Aspen Medical and BlueRoom set to transform military healthcare training - Middle East Business News and Information
Aspen Medical and BlueRoom introduce Mixed Reality (MR) simulation technology, allowing military medics and first responders to train in high-risk environment scenarios like aircraft and combat zones BlueRoom's MR technology allows trainees to practice medical procedures like IV cannulation and airway management using real equipment in dynamic, controlled environments, enhancing skill retention and readiness United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, 19 February 2025 – Aspen Medical, a global leader in healthcare solutions, has partnered with BlueRoom to introduce cutting-edge Mixed Reality (MR) simulation technology into military healthcare training. By combining Aspen Medical's expertise in training and capability development with the advanced MR simulation capabilities of BlueRoom, this collaboration enables health professionals and first responders to refine critical skills and maintain operational readiness in immersive, realistic scenarios, with significant benefits in cost, productivity, and capability enhancement. 'Training in real-world military environments can be costly and logistically challenging. Our collaboration with BlueRoom allows us to bridge that gap, offering high-fidelity, scenario-based training that enhances medical competencies in a highly efficient and scalable way,' said Al Martin, Chief Partnerships Officer at Aspen Medical. 'This technology allows military medics and healthcare professionals to sharpen their skills in environments that closely replicate real-world conditions, preparing them to operate effectively under pressure.' BlueRoom's innovative MR Simulator integrates fine motor skill training with immersive decision-making scenarios. These are all set within synthetic environments of an aircraft or austere field setting. Unlike traditional simulation models, BlueRoom's MR Simulator allows trainees to use their own hands to interact with real equipment in a virtual space—eliminating the need for controllers and enhancing precision in medical procedures such as IV cannulation, airway management, and surgical interventions. 'We are thrilled to sign this agreement with Aspen Medical, another innovative Australian company, that we know will strengthen military medical training capability around the world' said Benjamin Krynski, CEO at BlueRoom. 'Aspen Medical will join our existing partner Leader Healthcare in the region whose technical, engineering and market experience will complement this initiative to bring our cutting edge capability to the end user'. Aspen Medical's military healthcare training programs have been recognized for their excellence in preparing personnel for the most demanding environments. By integrating BlueRoom's MR technology, Aspen Medical is strengthening its commitment to delivering world-class training that enhances medical readiness and operational efficiency for defense forces worldwide. This collaboration represents a new frontier in military medical training, offering a scalable, immersive solution that maximizes skill retention and preparedness in life-or-death scenarios.
Zawya
19-02-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Aspen Medical and BlueRoom set to transform military healthcare training
Aspen Medical and BlueRoom introduce Mixed Reality (MR) simulation technology, allowing military medics and first responders to train in high-risk environment scenarios like aircraft and combat zones BlueRoom's MR technology allows trainees to practice medical procedures like IV cannulation and airway management using real equipment in dynamic, controlled environments, enhancing skill retention and readiness United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi – Aspen Medical, a global leader in healthcare solutions, has partnered with BlueRoom to introduce cutting-edge Mixed Reality (MR) simulation technology into military healthcare training. By combining Aspen Medical's expertise in training and capability development with the advanced MR simulation capabilities of BlueRoom, this collaboration enables health professionals and first responders to refine critical skills and maintain operational readiness in immersive, realistic scenarios, with significant benefits in cost, productivity, and capability enhancement. 'Training in real-world military environments can be costly and logistically challenging. Our collaboration with BlueRoom allows us to bridge that gap, offering high-fidelity, scenario-based training that enhances medical competencies in a highly efficient and scalable way,' said Al Martin, Chief Partnerships Officer at Aspen Medical. 'This technology allows military medics and healthcare professionals to sharpen their skills in environments that closely replicate real-world conditions, preparing them to operate effectively under pressure.' BlueRoom's innovative MR Simulator integrates fine motor skill training with immersive decision-making scenarios. These are all set within synthetic environments of an aircraft or austere field setting. Unlike traditional simulation models, BlueRoom's MR Simulator allows trainees to use their own hands to interact with real equipment in a virtual space—eliminating the need for controllers and enhancing precision in medical procedures such as IV cannulation, airway management, and surgical interventions. 'We are thrilled to sign this agreement with Aspen Medical, another innovative Australian company, that we know will strengthen military medical training capability around the world' said Benjamin Krynski, CEO at BlueRoom. 'Aspen Medical will join our existing partner Leader Healthcare in the region whose technical, engineering and market experience will complement this initiative to bring our cutting edge capability to the end user'. Aspen Medical's military healthcare training programs have been recognized for their excellence in preparing personnel for the most demanding environments. By integrating BlueRoom's MR technology, Aspen Medical is strengthening its commitment to delivering world-class training that enhances medical readiness and operational efficiency for defense forces worldwide. This collaboration represents a new frontier in military medical training, offering a scalable, immersive solution that maximizes skill retention and preparedness in life-or-death scenarios. -Ends- About Aspen Medical Aspen Medical is a global provider of healthcare solutions across a diverse range of clients in government, non-government organisations (NGOs), global agencies and the private sector. The company is a world leader in the delivery of healthcare solutions in any setting, particularly those that are remote, challenging or under resourced. Services include managing and building health infrastructure, air ambulance and retrieval services, occupational and workforce health, health technology, humanitarian and disaster response, medical supplies and training. In 2012, Aspen Medical partnered with the Abu Dhabi Police to launch National Ambulance. In 2014, the UAE Government extended the service to the emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah. It was the first partnership of its kind with an Australian company helping to pioneer new models of healthcare service development and delivery within the UAE and the wider Gulf region. In 2015, the company began providing Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) to all subsidiary companies in the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). Aspen Medical is the only commercial organisation in the world certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an Emergency Medical Team for infectious disease outbreaks and trauma surgical operations. As a certified B Corp, Aspen Medical believes passionately in using business as a force for good in everything it does, and wherever it operates. For more information visit or About BlueRoom BlueRoom, born from Real Response's expertise in simulation training, is a pioneer in mixed reality (MR) technology for critical skills development. Leveraging years of experience in emergency response training, BlueRoom was created to bridge the gap between traditional live training and cutting-edge synthetic simulations. With a breakthrough contract from the Australian Defence Innovation Hub in 2021, BlueRoom developed an MR simulator for Australian Defence Force medics, revolutionizing medical training in high-risk environments. Today, BlueRoom stands as a globally recognized leader in MR simulation, enhancing decision-making and motor skills in complex scenarios. Committed to innovation, BlueRoom continues to expand the boundaries of immersive training, empowering professionals to perform with confidence in real-world emergencies. For more information visit For Media Inquiries, please contact: Iman Ashraf Communications Manager- Aurora the Agency iman@
