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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Zimmer Biomet Chairman, President and CEO Ivan Tornos Joins OREF Board of Trustees
ROSEMONT, Ill., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF), the leading private nonprofit organization funding musculoskeletal (MSK) research across all orthopaedic sub-specialties, is pleased to announce that Ivan Tornos, Chairman, President and CEO of orthopaedic medical device company Zimmer Biomet has joined its Board of Trustees. Mr. Tornos joined Zimmer Biomet in 2018 as Group President, Orthopedics. Prior to his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer in 2023, he held the positions of Group President, Global Businesses and the Americas, and Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for overseeing all global businesses at Zimmer Biomet. He was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Zimmer Biomet, a global leader in musculoskeletal health, in May of 2025. OREF Board President, Joshua J. Jacobs, MD, stated, "On behalf of the entire board, I am delighted to welcome Ivan to OREF. Our two organizations have a long history of collaboration and a shared commitment to improving patient care and outcomes. Ivan's presence on the OREF board will bring heightened visibility to our mission and to the need for more research funding. His service to OREF and the financial support of Zimmer Biomet underscore his commitment to improving the health of our communities here in the U.S. and throughout the world." "I am thrilled to be joining the OREF board. Now more than ever, it's important we move with a sense of urgency and deep purpose to ensure that musculoskeletal research advances at a much faster pace and delivers even bolder solutions. There are countless patients currently waiting on the sidelines who could benefit from the meaningful work that we will do together, and I'm committed to doing all I can to reduce the current gaps in this area," said Ivan Tornos. The growing burden of MSK conditions in the United States is well documented with MSK-related diseases and injuries affecting more than half of the adult population and imposing an estimated economic burden of $980 billion annually.1 Despite the outsized impact of MSK diseases on quality of life and the U.S. economy, funding for MSK conditions is disproportionately low when comparing the physical and economic burden of various diseases. OREF is a leading voice in advocating for increased MSK research funding and strongly believes that the nation's healthcare will not improve unless and until MSK research funding becomes a national priority. OREF grantees' success in securing additional funding from the NIH and other government entities is unparalleled within the MSK research community. Research published in JBJS demonstrates that OREF grant recipients are more likely to receive subsequent NIH funding compared to other applicants (23.5 percent vs. 20.6 percent), with Career Development Grant recipients achieving a 48.4 percent success rate.2 Given the limited availability of MSK research funds, investing in a reputable independent source with a proven return on investment is essential. OREF's collaboration with more than 60 MSK-related organizations is a key factor in its success in funding significant and impactful research that improves clinical practice and patient outcomes. About OREF An independent 501(c)3 nonprofit, OREF strives to improve clinical care and patient outcomes by advancing innovative research, developing new investigators, and uniting the orthopaedic community in promoting musculoskeletal health. The Foundation raises funds to support research on diseases and injuries of bones, nerves, muscles, and tendons and to enhance clinical care leading to improved health, increased activity, and a better quality of life for patients. For more information, visit or follow OREF on X and LinkedIn. 1United States Bone and Joint Initiative: The Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States (BMUS), Third Edition, 2014. Rosemont, IL. Available at 2Li, Alan K. BS1,a; Kendal, Joseph K. MD, MSc2; Hamad, Christopher D. MD2; Peterson, Nicholas V. MD2; Asachi, Parsa BA1; Taylor, Jeremiah M. BS1; Le, Michael M. MD1; Lloyd, Trevor S. BS1; Wessel, Lauren E. MD2; Bernthal, Nicholas M. MD2. Identifying Predictors of Successful Conversion from OREF Grants to Extramural Federal Funding Among Orthopaedic Surgeons. The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 107(1):p 96-103, January 1, 2025. DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.24.0064 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Travel Daily News
3 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Ben's Chili Bowl opens new restaurant at Dulles Airport
Ben's Chili Bowl opens at Dulles Airport, bringing iconic D.C. flavors, retro diner charm, live music, and its famous chili half-smoke to travelers. DULLES, VA – The legendary Ben's Chili Bowl celebrated its arrival at Dulles International Airport with a grand opening. This iconic family eatery from U Street has brought its world-famous chili, half-smokes, and '50s diner vibes to its new location in Concourse B. The three-hour celebration featured live go-go music blending R&B, hip-hop, and soul, delectable bites, a live mural painting by D.C. artist Aniekan Udofia, commemorative T-shirts and giveaways, and a glimpse into the restaurant's rich history. Virginia Ali, the founder, now 92, delighted guests and airport officials as a special guest at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Alyson Murphy, Vice President of Fraport Washington Partnership LLC, warmly welcomed Ben's Chili Bowl as a new addition to the concessions program at Dulles International. 'It is an honor to share the Ali family's remarkable story and bring their timeless dishes to a wider audience of international travelers,' she said. Ben's Chili Bowl is credited with creating D.C.'s signature dish, the chili half-smoke, which is a must-try for visitors. Now, thanks to their partnership with Tas Ahmed, there are two Ben's Chili Bowls at the airports, including a twin at Reagan National, which opened in 2014. Mr. Ahmed, principal of MSK and SAS mgmt, which operates the restaurants, expressed his gratitude for the long partnership. 'I feel fortunate to be associated with Ben's Chili Bowl and the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority. Both great institutions have always supported the community and small businesses.' Established in 1958, Ben's Chili Bowl has become a Washington landmark and a sought-after destination for locals, tourists, and celebrities. From jazz greats to world leaders, Ben's has captured the hearts of many. Its original chili half-smoke, crafted using a secret family recipe, has solidified its status as a culinary icon. 'We are thrilled to bring the iconic flavors of Ben's Chili Bowl to Dulles International,' said Virginia Ali. 'It has been a true pleasure working with the team at Fraport and the Airports Authority to make this vision a reality, and we're very excited to share a taste of D.C. history with travelers from around the world!' The spacious 2,444 square-foot restaurant pays homage to Ben's legacy by presenting menu classics with a twist. The nostalgic ambiance, enhanced by iconic signage, historic relics adorning the walls, countertops, bar stools, and red booths, transports diners back in time. This warm and inviting atmosphere makes guests feel like family. Jaimini M. Erskine, Vice President, Marketing & Concessions at Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, added: 'The Airports Authority welcomes Ben's Chili Bowl to Dulles International Airport. Domestic and international passengers can now experience an iconic Washington D.C. brand with its signature dishes of half-smokes and dogs, burgers, fries, vegetarian options and including a breakfast menu. Delivering more local options has been our vision for the concessions program, and we are excited to have Ben's Chili Bowl be a part of it.' Ben's new outpost near Gate B71 is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. They serve soulful dishes crafted from family recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a snack or special treat. This retro diner has seating for up to 65 guests and offers takeout and all-day breakfast options. The menu boasts popular dishes, including classic chili dogs, burgers, and fries. Gourmet onion rings, homemade potato salad, and Ben's award-winning homemade vegan chili are also must-tries. Ben's world-famous chili half-smoke is a grilled half pork, half beef sausage, served on a warmed steam bun with mustard, onions, and spicy homemade chili sauce. Ben's hand-spun milkshakes come in a rainbow of flavors, from classic favorites like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry to unique options like coffee, pina colada, maple, Oreo® cookie, banana, and pineapple. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and a cherry, these thick and creamy shakes are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Wales Online
5 days ago
- Health
- Wales Online
DWP new plan for PIP claimants with three common conditions
DWP new plan for PIP claimants with three common conditions This investment will allocate up to £300,000 to each locality in Wales and England The scheme aligns with the Labour Government's Plan for Change (Image: Getty ) The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a new initiative to fast-track treatment for individuals with back, joint, and muscle problems in regions with the longest waiting times for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. This is a key component of the UK Government's latest 'Get Britain Working' white paper. Recent statistics from the DWP indicate that as of the end of January, over 1.1 million people in England and Wales were in receipt of Personal Independence Payments (PIP). After this month's annual uprating, the value of a successful PIP claim now ranges from £116.80 to £749.80 per four-week payment cycle. The Government is allocating a £3.5 million fund, to be shared among 17 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) across England, aimed at enhancing MSK services as part of its crusade against economic inactivity — where individuals are neither employed nor actively seeking employment. This investment will allocate up to £300,000 to each locality in Wales and England targeting one of the principal causes of economic inactivity. The scheme aligns with the Labour Government's Plan for Change, aspiring to "put more money into people's pockets and get the NHS back on its feet", reports the Daily Record. The MSK Community Delivery Programme, overseen by NHS England's GIRFT programme, is set to equip ICBs with the necessary resources and guidance to streamline MSK patient treatment, reduce waiting times and assist patients' return to work. Article continues below Minister for Employment, Alison McGovern MP, recently remarked: "For too long people locked out of work with health issues have been forgotten about and denied the support they need to get well and get working. It's stifling our economy and preventing those eager to progress in life from unleashing their full potential." McGovern continued: "This multi-million-pound funding boost means musculoskeletal patients across the country will get the help they need, as we give clinical leaders the resources to innovate, get people off waiting lists and get Britain working again." According to the UK Government, 2.8 million individuals are not working due to long-standing health conditions, with MSK being the second most cited reason after mental health. Approximately 646,000 people, which equates to nearly one in four (23%), claim MSK as their chief health concern. With waiting lists for MSK services forming the longest backlog in the community sector in England—standing at 348,799 individuals as of September 2024, and an estimated 23.4 million workdays lost due to MSK ailments in 2022—the push for improvement is imperative. Andrew Gwynne, Minister for Public Health and Prevention, recently remarked: "With prevention, early detection and treatment, we know the 17 million people with musculoskeletal issues in England could better manage their conditions, improving their quality of life and enabling them to rejoin the workforce. "Through the Plan for Change, the government is taking decisive action to drive down waiting lists, improve treatment options and boost the economy." In several of the 17 ICB locations leading the implementation of this initiative, NHS England's Further Faster 20 programme and the UK Government's newly unveiled WorkWell programme are also being conducted. Deborah Alsina MBE, Chief Executive of Versus Arthritis, commented: "With over 20 million people living with musculoskeletal conditions, including 10 million with arthritis, Versus Arthritis understands the devastating impact these conditions can have on working lives. "Arthritis can cause debilitating pain, joint stiffness and prevent people doing everyday tasks, with work sometimes made to feel an impossible challenge. "MSK Community Services can be an invaluable resource for people with arthritis, and we are delighted to see the launch of this programme in dedicated sites across England, and in the future across the whole country." Article continues below The Government unveiled the Get Britain Working White Paper in November, marking the most significant overhaul of employment support in a generation. This initiative aims to integrate skills and health to increase employment rates and career progression.
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
KL Rahul emerges as dark horse for India captaincy, Shubman Gill not even the vice-captain: MSK Prasad's selection team
It cannot be said with certainty what India's current selection committee of Ajit Agarkar (chief selector), Subroto Banerjee, Shiv Sundar Das, Sridharan Sharath and, Ajay Ratra are thinking about India's next Test captain but if multiple reports are to be believed then Shubman Gill is on the top of their minds. That is exactly the opposite of the thought process of the MSK Prasad-led former selection committee. The majority of Prasad's selection committee, which saw the glory days of India's test unit abroad, backed Jasprit Bumrah to take over the reins of India's Test side from Rohit Sharma, who retired from red-ball cricket earlier this month. Apart from former chief selector Prasad, the other members of the selection committee - Jatin Paranjpe, Devang Gandhi, and Gagan Khoda - did not even consider Shubman Gill as the vice-captain of India's Test side. Prasad, Paranjpe, and Gandhi picked Bumrah as the Test captain despite huge concerns over his fitness. According to Khoda, the captaincy should go to KL Rahul, who has led India on foreign tours in the past. "My captain would be Jasprit Bumrah as he has already proven himself as a leader. As far my vice-captain is concerned, I would like Shubman Gill to gain some experience as Bumrah's deputy. In case you have a problem with Bumrah's fitness then my choice is KL Rahul," Prasad told PTI. Former India opener Devang Gandhi said Rishabh Pant should be the vice-captain purely because of his record as Test batter. "For captaincy, it would be unfair if you don't consider Bumrah for leadership. As far as Bumrah deputy goes, this is the time to show faith in Rishabh Pant as he has the best Test average in the current set-up. I would carry six specialist pacers in UK knowing that I have enough back-up for a five-match series," he said. "There is no one more ideal than Jasprit Bumrah to lead the national team in traditional format. My vice-captain would be Rishabh Pant, who has had a good record in SENA countries. Pant and KL Rahul are the two batters with two Test hundreds on English soil on their previous tours," said Paranjpe. "KL (Rahul) is my captain and I would prefer Karun Nair as an extra batter," said Khoda. There might be an air of doubt about Mohammed Shami's ability to last a five-Test series but the former selectors are unequivocal that the 'Amroha Express' is a must-pick for the tour of England.. Shami has played nine IPL games this season for Sunrisers Hyderabad with only six wickets in his kitty and has gone for over 11 runs per over. However it has been learnt that Shami has already started bowling with the red Dukes at the SRH nets with an eye on England tour, now that SRH's play-off qualification hopes have been dashed. The Indian squad, which is expected to comprise 16 members, will be one of the trickiest ones in recent times as there is a debate around who the new captain should be. "As far as my assessment goes, Nitish Reddy's bowling will be more effective in England than it was in Australia. If we are taking 16, then I would want a left-arm swing bowler and my choice is Arshdeep Singh. I would like KL Rahul to bat No. 4 and my reserve opener would be Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasad added. "I think it is surprising that there is a debate whether Mohammed Shami would make it to the Indian team. Unless he is carrying an injury. And IPL is not an indicator of someone's Test match form. You need someone of Shami's calibre in England. Obviously if he is not performing then you look at other options," Gandhi said. "My extra batter will be Shreyas Iyer. Iyer has played a few Tests and at this point is in prime form. His technique and temperament both have undergone sea change. In my opinion, Iyer's selection is a no-brainer and he should also be a part of playing eleven. We need to play six (including Rishabh Pant) specialist batters at the start of the series," he added. 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal 2. KL Rahul 3. Sai Sudharsan 4. Shubman Gill (vc) 5. Rishabh Pant 6. Ravindra Jadeja 7. Nitish Reddy 8. Kuldeep Yadav 9. Jasprit Bumrah (captain) 10. Mohd Siraj 11. Mohd Shami 12. Prasidh Krishna 13. Dhruv Jurel (wk) 14. Washington Sundar 15. Arshdeep Singh 16. Abhimanyu Easwaran. 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal 2. KL Rahul 3. Sai Sudharsan 4. Shubman Gill 5. Rishabh Pant (wk and VC) 6. Ravindra Jadeja 7. Nitish Reddy 8. Kuldeep Yadav 9 Jasprit Bumrah (captain) 10 Mohd Siraj 11 Mohd Shami 12. Prasidh Krishna 13. Harshit Rana 14. Arshdeep Singh 15. Dhruv Jurel (wk) 16. Shreyas Iyer. 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal 2. KL Rahul 3. Shubman Gill 4. B Sai Sudharsan 5. Shreyas Iyer 6. Sarfaraz Khan 7. Rishabh Pant (wk) 7. Shardul Thakur 8. Ravindra Jadeja 9. Kuldeep Yadav 10. Jasprit Bumrah (captain) 11. Prasidh Krishna 12. Mohammed Shami 13. Mohammed Siraj 14. Nitish Reddy 15. Arshdeep Singh 16. Dhruv Jurel (second wk). 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal 2. KL Rahul (c) 3. Sai Sudharsan 4. Shubman Gill (vc) 5. Pant 6. Ravindra Jadeja 7. Nitish Reddy 8. Kuldeep Yadav 9. Jasprit Bumrah (captain) 10. Mohammed Siraj 11. Mohammed Shami 12. Prasidh Krishna 13. Dhruv Jurel (wk) 14. Shardul thakur 15. Arshdeep Singh 16. Karun Nair.
India Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Jasprit Bumrah should lead India in England, KL Rahul can replace Virat Kohli: MSK Prasad
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah should be handed the Indian Test captaincy, said former selector MSK Prasad on Tuesday, May 20. Speaking to news agency PTI in an interview, MSK said that Bumrah is a proven leader in international cricket and deserves the captaincy of the Indian Test has captained in three Tests so far, one in England (2022) and two in Australia in the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25. Out of those three, Bumrah won the Perth Test match in Australia. The fast bowler has also led India in the T20I format when India toured Ireland in captain would be Jasprit Bumrah as he has already proven himself as a leader. As far as my vice-captain is concerned, I would like Shubman Gill to gain some experience as Bumrah's deputy. In case you have a problem with Bumrah's fitness then my choice is KL Rahul," Prasad said in an from suggesting that Shubman Gill should be the deputy in England, irrespective of who captains India in the series, MSK Prasad also suggested that KL Rahul should take over Virat Kohli's position to provide India with maximum stability."As far as my assessment goes, Nitish Reddy's bowling will be more effective in England than it was in Australia. If we are taking 16, then I would want a left-arm swing bowler and my choice is Arshdeep Singh. I would like KL Rahul to bat No. 4 and my reserve opener would be Abhimanyu Easwaran," Prasad Prasad's India Team for England TouradvertisementYashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (vc), Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah (captain), Mohd Siraj, Mohd Shami, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Abhimanyu EaswaranIndia have already named their squad for the A team, who will play two tour games and one intra-squad match in England. Bengal batter Abhimanyu Easwaran will be captaining the A squad for England TourAbhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel (VC) (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan (WK), Manav Suthar, Tanush Kotian, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Tushar Deshpande, Harsh DubeyMust Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
