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Medscape
11 hours ago
- Health
- Medscape
Response to Posterior Circulation Stroke Delayed in Canada
OTTAWA — The identification and treatment of posterior circulation stroke (PCS) are delayed, compared with anterior circulation stroke (ACS), Canadian data suggested. Researchers described a recent analysis at the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation (CNSF) Congress 2025. 'The symptoms of a PCS are not the typical symptoms that we tell patients to recognize as a stroke,' study investigator Julián Alejandro Rivillas, MD, a fellow in vascular neurology at the Université de Montréal and Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, told Medscape Medical News . Prehospital scales like the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale, which is often used by emergency medical services, assess for facial droop, arm drift, and abnormal speech. But these scales would not detect a PCS, noted Rivillas. The signs of a PCS generally are not familiar to the public and to first-line responders. This unfamiliarity leads to failure to recognize a PCS promptly, transport a patient quickly to the hospital, and initiate treatment promptly. Thus, the opportunity for intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) is sometimes lost, explained Rivillas. The symptoms of a PCS can include dizziness, hearing loss, difficulty swallowing, double vision, and loss of balance. Registry Data Analyzed The investigators analyzed data from 2018 to 2022 from 20 Canadian stroke centers that participated in the OPTIMISE registry. They included 6391 patients (5929 with ACS and 462 with PCS) in their analysis. Patients with PCS were younger (67 years vs 71.3 years; P < .001), more often men (61.9% vs 48.6%; P < .001), had longer onset-to-door times (362 minutes vs 256 minutes; P < .001), longer door-to-needle times (172 minutes vs 144 minutes; P = .0016), and longer onset-to-puncture times (459 minutes vs 329 minutes; P < .001). The researchers also observed that patients with PCS had a lower rate of IVT (39.8% vs 50.4%; P < .001) and more frequently underwent general anesthesia (47.6% vs 10.6%; P < .001). 'This is a time-dependent treatment. Generally, we have four and a half hours to give these medications in a safe way,' said Rivillas. Administering medications outside that window entails a risk for intracranial hemorrhage. 'We have a small window of time where we can administer thrombolytics in a safe way.' If clinicians are not able to treat a stroke with IVT within the recommended period, then mechanical thrombectomy will likely be performed. This finding explains why general anesthesia is used more often in PCS management than in ACS management, said Rivillas. 'The PCS tends to require general anesthesia because the procedure is more complex.' Functional Outcomes Assessed This analysis found that the difference in the rate of modified Rankin Scale (mRS) of 0 at 90 days between patients with ACS and those with PCS (25.8% vs 20.1%) was not significant. Similarly, the difference in the rate of mRS of 1 at 90 days between patients with ACS and those with PCS (27.8% vs 25.3%) was not significant. Despite the similarities in the 3-month functional outcomes between the two groups of patients, Rivillas stressed that the data only captured part of the picture, since this follow-up 90-day analysis failed to capture the entire patient population. 'We don't know what happened with the other 50% of the patients,' said Rivillas. The investigators could not conclude that functional outcomes were the same at 90 days across arms because a lot of data were missing. Broad Education Needed 'Clinically, ischemic stroke due to a posterior circulation occlusion is more difficult to recognize and evaluate,' Michael D. Hill, MD, professor of medicine at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, told Medscape Medical News . 'Thus, delays in presentation (prehospital level) and delays in care (hospital level) are known to occur, and these data confirm and quantify those differences,' said Hill, who also is president of CNSF and did not participate in the study. A training initiative is therefore necessary, he said. 'The solution, then, is education for all manner of healthcare personnel (from the public to prehospital to in-hospital at all levels of training and expertise) so that stroke can be recognized.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Study Finds Ad Industry Anti-Fraud Programmes Saved European Advertisers €3.45 Billion in 2023
European Advertisers Could Save Additional €1.075 Billion by Extending Rigorous Industry Standards to Remaining 24% of Supply Chain That Lacks Them CANNES, France, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The European ad industry's anti-fraud programmes prevented €3.45 billion in potential Invalid Traffic (IVT) losses in 2023, reducing those losses by 69% compared to the amount that would have been lost without those programmes in place, according to a new study* from TAG (Trustworthy Accountability Group).* The 2025 European Ad Fraud Savings Report also found that advertisers could unlock an additional €1.075 billion in annual savings if they extended the industry's current anti-fraud standards across the remaining 24% of spend that is currently unprotected by those standards. "European advertisers are currently leaving more than €1 billion on the table by not requiring all of their downstream ad partners to adopt TAG-level standards to prevent fraud," said Jules Kendrick, Chief Growth Officer of TAG. "Those losses are an unnecessary self-inflicted wound for our industry because not all companies have taken the steps needed to protect their partners across the digital advertising supply chain." Key findings from the report included: European Ad Industry Would Have Lost €5 billion to IVT in 2023 Without Current Anti-Fraud Standards and ProgrammesWithout the ad industry anti-fraud programmes currently in place, the IVT rate for all display and video advertising in Europe would have been approximately 10.36% in 2023, translating to potential losses of approximately €5 billion. Broad Adoption of Anti-Fraud Standards Reduced IVT Losses by 69% in 2023The European ad industry's broad implementation of anti-fraud standards significantly reduced IVT losses in 2023. As a result, the industry's losses due to IVT across all channels were 69% lower than potential unfiltered losses at just €1.558 billion. In Protected Channels, IVT Losses Were Held to Just €368 Million -- 1% of Ad Spend in Those Channels76% of European ad spend went through channels with TAG protections in 2023, and the rate of IVT loss was held to just €368 million, a nominal 1% of the total ad spend through those channels. €1.075 Billion Could Be Saved Through Adoption of Anti-Fraud Standards Across 24% of Unprotected Ad Spend European advertisers are still leaving money on the table, as 24% of Europe's ad spend is still flowing through unfiltered channels. If companies in those channels adopted rigorous anti-fraud standards, European advertisers could save nearly €1.075 billion per year, which is currently lost to IVT. Summary of Findings of the 2025 European Ad Fraud Savings Report "The European ad industry has made tremendous strides in reducing the scourge of ad fraud from endemic to manageable levels and saving billions of euros for advertisers," said Scott Cunningham, founder of Consulting and co-author of the study. "Despite that progress, significant work remains to be done. With continued industry collaboration driving expanded adoption of TAG's anti-fraud standards, the European industry can ensure that sub-1% fraud rates are the standard across all channels used by advertisers." Methodology The 2025 European Fraud Savings Report was developed by Scott Cunningham of Consulting. The study evaluated the savings resulting from the digital advertising industry's implementation of anti-fraud programs by determining the total amount that would have been lost to IVT in 2023 in video and display advertising channels without those programs in place, then subtracting the amount of remaining IVT-related spending in channels where at least one participant had adopted TAG's rigorous anti-fraud standards. The amount that would have been lost to fraud this year without standards in place was calculated by multiplying a blended average of IVT rates from four MRC-accredited IVT vendors (DoubleVerify, Integral Ad Science, Moat by Oracle, and Pixalate). The breakdown of protected vs. unprotected channels was estimated through an analysis of data from IAB Europe's AdEx Benchmark 2023 Study, Statista, and ExchangeWire. That data indicated that roughly 76% of digital ad spending in 2023 flowed through protected channels in which at least one supply chain participant has adopted the TAG Certified Against Fraud standards (i.e. TCC and NCC inventory), leaving the remaining 24% of spend unprotected. The amount actually lost to IVT in protected channels was calculated by multiplying the weighted average IVT rate for video and display advertising in those channels against the total video/display ad revenue through those channels last year. The amount actually lost to IVT in unprotected channels was calculated by multiplying the blended average of IVT rates from the MRC-accredited vendors against the total video/display ad revenue through those channels last year. By subtracting the total currently lost to IVT in protected and unprotected channels from the total that would have been lost to IVT last year without those protections in place, the study determined a valid estimate for the total fraud savings in Europe in 2023 due to those programs. About TAG TAG is the global certification programme to strengthen safety and transparency in digital advertising. For nearly a decade, TAG's seal programs have demonstrated their effectiveness in minimising fraudulent traffic, sharing threat intelligence, protecting brand safety, and enabling transparency. TAG's international member companies include the world's largest and most influential brands, agencies, publishers, and ad tech providers. TAG is the first and only Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) for the digital advertising industry. For more information on TAG, please visit Media Contact:Andrew Weinstein202-667-4967396781@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE TAG Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
InvenTrust Properties Corp. Announces California Portfolio Sale and Strategic Reinvestment into Sun Belt Markets
DOWNERS GROVE, III.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--InvenTrust Properties Corp. ('InvenTrust' or the 'Company') (NYSE: IVT) today announced the successful disposition of a portfolio comprising five California assets for approximately $306 million. 'This transaction is a testament to our team's unwavering focus on portfolio optimization and strategic capital allocation,' said DJ Busch, President and CEO of InvenTrust Properties. 'Rotating capital from California has been a strategic objective for some time. We believe that simplification and portfolio concentration in growth-oriented Sun Belt markets where we have been actively investing will further create long-term value for IVT shareholders.' Busch continued, 'Approximately $275 million of the proceeds are allocated to acquisitions that have closed (approx. $70 million), are under contract, or have been awarded demonstrating our ability to redeploy capital in an effective, yet disciplined manner. Our pipeline remains strong, and we are confident that we will meet our net acquisition guidance of $100 million for the year.' The proceeds from this sale will be reinvested into key Sun Belt markets such as Atlanta, Charleston, Phoenix, Central Florida, Richmond and San Antonio. These MSAs have consistently demonstrated robust economic fundamentals and population growth. InvenTrust intends to continue to pursue new opportunities to grow its Sun Belt portfolio and further leverage the Company's strong operational platform and capital structure. The Company has one remaining asset in California which is slated to be disposed of by the end of the year. All transaction activity highlighted was fully contemplated in initial guidance provided by the Company in February 2025. Additional transactional updates and operating results will be discussed on the second quarter earnings conference call. California Disposition Assets About InvenTrust Properties Corp. InvenTrust Properties Corp. ('we,' the 'Company,' 'our,' 'us,' 'IVT' or 'InvenTrust') is a premier Sun Belt, multi-tenant essential retail REIT that owns, leases, redevelops, acquires and manages grocery-anchored neighborhood and community centers as well as high-quality power centers that often have a grocery component. We pursue our business strategy by acquiring retail properties in Sun Belt markets, opportunistically disposing of retail properties, and maintaining a flexible capital structure. A trusted, local operator bringing real estate expertise to its tenant relationships, IVT has built a strong reputation with market participants across its portfolio. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but are based on certain assumptions of management and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of words such as 'may,' 'could,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'seek,' 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'estimate,' 'guidance,' 'predict,' 'potential,' 'continue,' 'likely,' 'will,' 'would,' 'illustrative' and variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements about the anticipated portfolio optimization, expected value from strategic capital allocations to the Sun Belt markets, disposition of the last remaining California asset and the related timing of such disposition, and the Company's ability to meet its net acquisition guidance. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by us and our management, are inherently uncertain. As a result, our actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, which are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control and which could materially affect actual results, performances or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, growth in the Sun Belt markets, the Company's capital structure, and the risk factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated in its Quarterly Reports. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company's expectations will be realized. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this press release. We do not undertake or assume any obligation to update publicly any of these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pixalate's Q1 2025 North America Click Fraud Benchmark Reports for Mobile Apps, Desktop Web, & Mobile Web: 19% Click Fraud Rate on Desktop Web, 9% on Mobile Web, & 22% on Mobile In-App
New Pixalate research into more than 40 billion global open programmatic ad transactions reveals the 'Music & Audio' category had the highest IVT rate, with 54% of mobile app clicks on ads within this category being flagged as invalid in Q1 2025. On mobile web, 59% of invalid clicks were attributed to cookie stuffing IVT London, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pixalate, the leading ad fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform, today released the Q1 2025 North America Click Fraud Benchmarks Report. The report highlights various types of click-related invalid traffic (IVT) in North America and pinpoints high-risk categories, platforms, and countries impacted by IVT across desktop web, mobile web, and mobile in-app advertising. In addition to the North America report, Pixalate released regional reports for Latin America (LATAM), Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC). Pixalate's data science and analyst team analyzed more than 40 billion global open programmatic advertising transactions across desktop web, mobile web, and mobile app traffic to compile these reports in Q1 2025. Key FindingsNorth America Desktop Web Click Fraud (Q1 2025) Invalid Click Rate: 19% of desktop web traffic clicks were invalid Dominant Types of Click Fraud: 60% of invalid clicks were due to datacenter-based Invalid Traffic (IVT) Most Targeted Ad Size: 320x50 ad size was most impacted by click fraud (57%) North America Mobile Web Click Fraud (Q1 2025) Invalid Click Rate: 9% of mobile web traffic clicks were invalid Dominant Types of Click Fraud: 59% of invalid clicks were flagged for Cookie Stuffing IVT Most Targeted Ad Size: 728x90 ad size was most impacted by click fraud (58%) North America Mobile App Click Fraud (Q1 2025) Invalid Click Rate: 22% of mobile app traffic clicks were invalid Dominant Types of Click Fraud: 69% of invalid clicks were flagged for Duplicate Click IVT Most Targeted Ad Size: 300x50 ad size was most impacted by click fraud (50%). Most Targeted Category: 54% of ad clicks on mobile apps in the 'Music & Audio' category were invalid Pixalate developed a solution for IVT challenges through its Click Fraud Detection technology. The platform effectively maps clicks to impressions and identifies IVT. It enables the detection of various IVT types associated with suspicious users, ad creatives, or publishers. Download Pixalate's Q1 2025 North America Click Fraud Benchmarks Reports: APAC LATAM North America EMEA About Pixalate Pixalate is a global platform specializing in privacy compliance, ad fraud prevention, and digital ad supply chain data intelligence. Founded in 2012, Pixalate is trusted by regulators, data researchers, advertisers, publishers, ad tech platforms, and financial analysts across the Connected TV (CTV), mobile app, and website ecosystems. Pixalate is accredited by the MRC for the detection and filtration of Sophisticated Invalid Traffic (SIVT). The content of this press release, and the Q1 2025 North America Click Fraud Benchmark Report for Desktop, Mobile Apps and Web Traffic (the 'Report'), reflects Pixalate's opinions with respect to factors that Pixalate believes can be useful to the digital media industry. Any data shared is grounded in Pixalate's proprietary technology and analytics, which Pixalate is continuously evaluating and updating. Any references to outside sources should not be construed as endorsements. Pixalate's opinions are just that, opinions, which means that they are neither facts nor guarantees. Pixalate is sharing this data not to impugn the standing or reputation of any entity, person or app, but, instead, to report findings and trends in the time period studied. Per the MRC, ''Fraud' is not intended to represent fraud as defined in various laws, statutes and ordinances or as conventionally used in U.S. Court or other legal proceedings, but rather a custom definition strictly for advertising measurement purposes. Also, per the MRC, ''Invalid Traffic' is defined generally as traffic that does not meet certain ad serving quality or completeness criteria, or otherwise does not represent legitimate ad traffic that should be included in measurement counts. Among the reasons why ad traffic may be deemed invalid is it is a result of non-human traffic (spiders, bots, etc.), or activity designed to produce fraudulent traffic.' CONTACT: Nina Talcott ntalcott@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
14-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
IVT (ivault) Is Now Available for Trading on LBank Exchange
Road Town, British Virgin Islands--(Newsfile Corp. - February 14, 2025) - In a significant move for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, LBank Exchange, a premier global digital asset trading platform, has listed IVT (ivault) on February 7, 2025. The IVT/USDT trading pair ( has seen an impressive 20% gain in price since listing. IVT Listing Banner To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: As global concerns around overconsumption and waste grow, the need for more sustainable and efficient models of sharing goods has become increasingly urgent. The blockchain-based sharing economy is a promising solution to this issue, offering a decentralized, transparent, and secure way for individuals to share goods, services, and resources. By leveraging blockchain technology, users can engage in peer-to-peer transactions that are secure, efficient, and low-cost while eliminating the need for centralized intermediaries. This revolutionizes how ownership is thought about, enabling people to access what they need without the environmental and financial burden of traditional ownership. Revolutionizing the Sharing Economy: How ivault is Empowering a Sustainable, Blockchain-Powered Future ivault is a groundbreaking project that aims to bring blockchain technology into the everyday sharing economy, allowing users to register and verify items on the blockchain. Through its patented technology, ivault enables anyone with a smartphone to rent, lend, or sell items with zero privacy risk. The ivault platform creates digital twins of physical objects using blockchain, which guarantees the authenticity and security of transactions. The app empowers individuals to make more sustainable choices by making borrowing and sharing goods as easy as purchasing them. ivault is a unique fusion of technology, community-building, and sustainability, with the goal of fostering a circular economy where the need to buy new products is drastically reduced. At the core of ivault's innovation is its patented blockchain technology, which allows users to create digital twins of physical items. This technology, granted patents in the US and China, offers a secure way to verify transactions, track items, and protect data. The ivault app functions as a peer-to-peer marketplace where users can lend, borrow, and even sell items. Whether it's borrowing a neighbor's ebike or renting out a power tool, ivault makes the process seamless and secure. Beyond just transactions, ivault connects users within local communities, promoting sustainability and rewarding eco-friendly actions through incentives like tokens and points. The app features a transparent pricing system, verified user ratings, and geolocation to foster trust and encourage neighborhood-based sharing. ivault's blockchain-backed trust certifications ensure that all transactions are secure and that items are as described, minimizing fraud and the risk of disputes. ivault is more than just an app-it's a tool for revolutionizing the way we interact with both goods and each other. Its emphasis on community-building is evident in its user-centric features. Profiles allow users to showcase their items for lending, selling, or borrowing, while community boards facilitate local exchanges and collaboration. By integrating social features that encourage users to connect, ivault fosters a sense of shared responsibility for local sustainability. Users can earn incentives for participating in sustainable actions, like organizing community cleanups or choosing eco-friendly options. ivault takes privacy seriously, offering a non-custodial identity wallet that keeps personal data safe and ensures that users are in full control of their information. This commitment to privacy, combined with features like secure transactions and dispute resolution, makes ivault a trusted platform for users seeking a sustainable and responsible way to engage in the sharing economy. IVT Tokenomics The ivault ecosystem is powered by its native token, IVT, which plays a crucial role in incentivizing users and sustaining the platform. The total supply of IVT tokens is capped at 1.2 billion, with allocations distributed to various stakeholders to ensure the platform's growth and stability. Of this supply, 21% is reserved for the team, 2.9% for advisors and partners, and 1.1% for the angel round, while 35% is dedicated to supporting the ecosystem. Liquidity is essential for smooth transactions, and 15% of the tokens are allocated to ensure this. Finally, 25% of the supply is held in reserve for future development and unforeseen circumstances. As ivault grows, users can earn IVT tokens for sharing, lending, and engaging in sustainable behaviors, aligning financial incentives with ecological values and further driving the adoption of the sharing economy. Founded in 2015, LBank is a top crypto exchange offering financial derivatives, asset management, and secure trading. With over 15 million users across 210+ regions, LBank ranks in the top 20 for spot trading and top 15 for derivatives trading globally, ensuring fund integrity and supporting global crypto adoption. Leveraging its acute market insight and expertise, LBank always takes the lead in spotting and listing Alpha altcoins. Telegram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Press contact: Business Contact: LBK Blockchain Co. Limited
