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2 days ago
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Brainomix Driving Treatment Decisions in Stroke: New Studies Presented at Leading European Stroke Conference
New evidence from the largest prospective evaluation of stroke AI imaging further validates Brainomix 360 Stroke impact on mechanical thrombectomy, expanding patient access across networks to the life-changing treatment The Oxford-based pioneer continues to drive cutting-edge research with its novel biomarkers, forging partnerships with world-leading stroke institutions across the US and Europe OXFORD, England and CHICAGO, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brainomix, a global leader in AI-powered imaging solutions in stroke and lung fibrosis, presented a series of new studies at the European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC) in Helsinki, solidifying the position of its market-leading Brainomix 360 Stroke as the most clinically validated stroke AI imaging solution. Gary Ford (Professor of Stroke Medicine at Oxford University, and Chief Executive of Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley) presented new and expanded results from the largest prospective evaluation of stroke AI imaging software, showing that the use of Brainomix 360 Stroke was associated with an increase in mechanical thrombectomy rates across evaluation sites. The impact was particularly significant in primary stroke centers (104% increase), but was also observed in comprehensive stroke centers (73% increase), representing a network-wide benefit from Brainomix 360 Stroke to expand patient access to the life-changing procedure. Dr Albert Yoo (Texas Stroke Institute) presented results from a research collaboration between Brainomix and the TESLA Trial team, whose randomized study was originally published in JAMA in September 2024. In this new analysis of the trial data, Brainomix 360 Stroke was used to estimate the ischemic core volume and degree of hypoattenuation on the non-contrast CT (NCCT) scans taken upon admission for the 276 large vessel occlusion (LVO) patients included in the original study. The results showed that both ischemic core volume and the degree of hypoattenuation (as measured by net-water-uptake) modified the effect of mechanical thrombectomy and should therefore be considered when assessing suitability of endovascular treatment in patients with large core ischemic stroke. Building on its track record of cutting-edge stroke imaging research, Brainomix also presented a new study with leading academic clinicians from the Mayo Clinic and West Virginia University, exploring brain frailty as an independent predictor of functional outcome in patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy. George Harston, Chief Medical & Innovation Officer at Brainomix, said: "This is an exciting study, where our next generation biomarkers were able to assess brain frailty, finding it to be a useful criterion when assessing a patient's suitability for mechanical thrombectomy and the likelihood of them achieving a good clinical outcome." This topic will be included with other breakthrough research projects in an upcoming webinar that Brainomix have organized with Dr Ansaar Rai and Dr Waleed Brinjikji on Thursday, June 12th. Brainomix supported a number of additional studies at ESOC, including: Dr Amelia Adcock (West Virginia University) presented the results of a comparative analysis of Brainomix 360 Stroke and with the findings demonstrating that both AI solutions accurately identified intracranial LVOs. Notably, Brainomix 360 Stroke did exhibit a higher sensitivity for more distal occlusions and was the only CT perfusion solution that showed a significant association between perfusion deficit and NIHSS. Dr Esra Zhubi (Semmelweis University, Budapest) presented results from a study where Brainomix 360 Stroke was used to assess collateral status on CT angiography. The team concluded that changes in collateral status during transfer for thrombectomy were strong predictors of outcome following thrombectomy in LVO patients. A research collaboration between Brainomix and Boston Medical Center assessed the accuracy of Brainomix 360 Stroke's automated hemorrhage detection tool to identify intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). A total of 351 cases were successfully processed, with the Brainomix software exhibiting high overall sensitivity (93%) and specificity (94%), demonstrating high efficiency and efficacy for all subtypes of ICH detection to provide a reliable triage and notification service to aid clinicians in identifying cases. A study with leading stroke researchers in Czechia looked at the utility of CT Perfusion processed with Brainomix 360 Stroke to more effectively differentiate stroke mimics from strokes, as a way of optimizing care and reducing the risk of inappropriate treatment for stroke mimic patients. Notes to Editors About Brainomix Brainomix specializes in the creation of AI-powered software solutions to enable precision medicine for better treatment decisions in stroke and lung fibrosis. With origins as a spinout from the University of Oxford, Brainomix is an expanding commercial-stage company with offices in the UK, Ireland and the USA, and operations in more than 20 countries. A private company, backed by leading healthtech investors, Brainomix has innovated award-winning imaging biomarkers and software solutions that have been clinically adopted in hundreds of hospitals worldwide. Its first product, the Brainomix 360 stroke platform, provides clinicians with the most comprehensive stroke imaging solution, driving increased treatment rates and improving functional independence for patients. To learn more about Brainomix and its technology visit and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Contacts :Jeff Wyrtzen, Chief Marketing Officer jwyrtzen@ T +44 (0)1865 582730 Media Enquiries : Charles Consultants Sue Charles Sue@ M +44 (0)7968 726585 Logo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Brainomix 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
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Progressive Health of Houston sees healthy buy-in since opening a year ago
TUPELO — One year after reestablishing emergency services in Chickasaw County, health care officials at Progressive Health of Houston say they hope to continue their growing momentum and ensure the rural hospital lasts generations. In March of last year, Progressive Health of Houston opened its doors under its new name and new ownership after being closed for a decade. Director of Operations Jennifer Higginbotham said she was proud of the progress the hospital made over its first year and hopes to expand services into the next year. 'The year has been very challenging but also very rewarding,' she said, noting that services started slow but have grown over time. 'There is hope for the future. There is no going back. 'We want to make sure this is here for our grandchildren,' Higginbotham said. The emergency room averages about 400 patients a month in a county of nearly 17,000, Higginbotham said, noting that of that 400, they average 25 transfers to larger systems, including transfers to Oxford, Tupelo, Columbus and out-of-state hospitals. The system's new fiscal year begins in July, and Higginbotham and Progressive Health of Houston have multiple goals for the coming year, including increasing outpatient care and observation. Observation comes in many forms but typically is a level of care that health care professionals use to monitor symptoms. The example Higginbotham used was an individual needing intravenous therapy. While the plan is to increase observation capacity over the next year, she said that goal has already been started. Higginbotham, who worked in the hospital for 28 years, also noted the buy-in with other services in the region. She said airlift companies have been very cooperative throughout the year. She said being a 45 minute drive to a larger system is a challenge, but those nerves can be alleviated by knowing that air services are a phone call away. Oxford-based health care company Progressive Health Group purchased the rural emergency hospital, formerly known as Trace Regional Medical Center, in November 2023. An emergency room that went from closed to open within three months is a remarkable thing, Higginbotham said. She added the rural emergency hospital is also staffed with ancillary medical services around the clock, which speeds up the process and helps those in need. 'The buy-in is growing each month,' she said. 'Health care's changing every day. Meeting those (needs) here, it is amazing to be able to do that.'
Glasgow Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Deal agreed to sell Dumbarton FC to Canadian entrepreneur
Administrators have confirmed plans for entrepreneur Mario Lapointe to take ownership of the club. The Canadian is the owner of an electronic manufacturing service provider based in Quebec and stepped in after ill health forced the collapse of a previous deal with Oxford-based Gareth Phillips. The Sons were plunged into financial trouble on November 18 last year, after officials announced they had been left with "no option" but to appoint Quantuma – a business advisory firm – to manage the administration process. READ MORE: Steven Gerrard Rangers path clear as rival 'lands' other job Stevie Farrell's men were deducted 15 points by the SPFL last season and were subsequently relegated to League Two. Administrators have announced that a deal has been struck and that they will now work with Lapointe to deliver the transaction "by the second week in June". A statement from Quantuma read: 'Following the withdrawal of the proposal from Gareth Phillips due to ill health, the Joint Administrators of Dumbarton Football Club Limited can confirm that they have now agreed Heads of Terms on a deal to sell the Club to Mario Lapointe. 'Mario Lapointe is a Canadian entrepreneur and business owner with a passion for sport and in particular football. 'The Administrators will now work with Mario and his advisors to deliver the transaction by the second week in June allowing everything to be in place for the new season, planning for which is well underway.' Dumbarton fans rallied together after the administration announcement last year, launching a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over £122,000 at the time of writing. The funds have helped cover player and staff wages, as well as running costs.
BBC News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Oxford cardinal says next Pope 'should be a man of encounter'
An Oxford-based cardinal who will be casting a vote in the election of the next Pope has said the new pontiff needs to say "everybody is welcome".At the age of 79, Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe is one of the three Britons in the College of Cardinals young enough to vote for the next leader of the Catholic Francis was buried at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica in the Vatican on Sunday and his funeral brought together politicians, royalty and 400,000 an interview for BBC Radio 4, Cardinal Radcliffe said he was "confident that we will be given the person that we need at this moment". Electing the next pope is the responsibility of any cardinal under the age of decision is made during a conclave - the gathering of all the cardinals - and the choice is announced by white smoke, which will billow above the Sistine Radcliffe, a theologian and former master of the worldwide Dominican Order, is one of only four Britons in The College of Cardinals, alongside Vincent Nichols, Michael Fitzgerald and Arthur has lived most of his adult life at Blackfriars in Oxford, where he remains a member of the Dominican Community and is also an Honorary Fellow of University of Oxford St John's College, of which he is an only became a cardinal on 7 December due to his friendship with Pope Francis."The first impression you got was of meeting somebody who saw you, who enjoyed being in your presence," Cardinal Radcliffe said of the late pontiff."I had a very nasty operation for cancer and when I met him afterwards, I was in a crowd of people."He came over - absolutely typical - he knew I still had difficulty talking, and just laid his forehead on mine for twenty seconds and then went away." How the next Pope is chosen?Why this Conclave means it's harder than ever to predict the next Pope "We really need somebody like Francis who says 'everybody is welcome'," Cardinal Radcliffe said, referring to Pope Francis's legacy which includes a reformed approach to the Catholic Church's treatment of gay people. "He showed this welcome not just in words but by opening the doors of the Vatican, inviting people to lunch - transgender people, gay people, people of all sorts."So we really need somebody who, like Francis, will be a man of encounter."Cardinal Radcliffe said he was "not daunted" by the upcoming choice and said a lot of progressives expressed scepticism upon the election of Pope Francis."But they were surprised to discover how he's opened the doors to so many people," he said."I am confident that we'll be given the person that we need at this moment." You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
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ICT still at risk of demotion, warn administrators
Inverness Caledonian Thistle's joint administrators warn the club remains at risk of being demoted - despite Saturday's crucial win over Arbroath. BDO was appointed in October to oversee ICT's finances and also find a new owner after the club ran up large debts. Inverness' 3-0 victory ensured the League 1 club avoided a potential end-of-season relegation battle. But BDO said shareholders now needed to agree to terms set out by Alan Savage, the preferred bidder to buy the club, to prevent the deal from falling through. Mr Savage's conditions include that 100% of voting shares transfer to him. He has also asked that all loan creditors be written off, and that an agreement is reached on ownership of land around the stadium. Are Inverness Caley Thistle on the rise after a fall? Offer to take Dumbarton out of administration withdrawn BDO said a meeting on 22 May could lead to ICT exiting administration. A spokesperson said: "However, these conditions need to be in place prior to the meeting and we would encourage all shareholders in particular to complete and return their stock transfer forms as soon as possible. "We would remind any shareholder who may be minded not to agree to the proposal that this may result in the offer being withdrawn, the assets sold to another entity and the club - should it survive - being demoted outside of the league structure." The spokesperson added that if this happened all shares could eventually end up being "redundant". More stories from the Highlands and Islands News from the Highlands and Islands on BBC Sounds BDO congratulated the team on Saturday's win and said it was something everyone at the club should be proud of. Inverness had been facing the threat of relegation after it was deducted 15 points by the league as punishment for its financial situation. But the team has taken club from the bottom of the league to seventh place. Saturday's away game against Montrose will be ICT's last game of this season. BDO's warning has come as a proposal to take Inverness' League 1 rivals Dumbarton out of administration and pay their creditors in full has collapsed. On 15 April, administrators Quantuma announced a deal with Oxford-based Gareth Phillips that would wipe out the club's debt, with working capital made available for next season. Now it has said that Mr Phillips had withdrawn his offer due to ill-health. Quantuma said "other credible parties" remained interested in taking over the club. ICTFC
