Uber CFO to Participate in Fireside Chat Hosted by BarclaysDana Hull | (TNS) Bloomberg News Jared Birchall, Elon Musk’s money manager and the head of his family office, is listed as the chief executive officer. Jehn Balajadia, a longtime Musk aide who has worked at SpaceX and the Boring Co., is named as an official contact. Related Articles National Politics | Biden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus National Politics | Biden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing ‘hurried’ House action National Politics | An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump National Politics | Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal National Politics | House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of ‘regularly’ paying for sex, including with 17-year-old girl But they’re not connected to Musk’s new technology venture, or the political operation that’s endeared him to Donald Trump. Instead, they’re tied to the billionaire’s new Montessori school outside Bastrop, Texas, called Ad Astra, according to documents filed with state authorities and obtained via a Texas Public Information Act request. The world’s richest person oversees an overlapping empire of six companies — or seven, if you include his political action committee. Alongside rockets, electric cars, brain implants, social media and the next Trump administration, he is increasingly focused on education, spanning preschool to college. One part of his endeavor was revealed last year, when Bloomberg News reported that his foundation had set aside roughly $100 million to create a technology-focused primary and secondary school in Austin, with eventual plans for a university. An additional $137 million in cash and stock was allotted last year, according to the most recent tax filing for the Musk Foundation. Ad Astra is closer to fruition. The state documents show Texas authorities issued an initial permit last month, clearing the way for the center to operate with as many as 21 pupils. Ad Astra’s website says it’s “currently open to all children ages 3 to 9.” The school’s account on X includes job postings for an assistant teacher for preschool and kindergarten and an assistant teacher for students ages 6 to 9. To run the school, Ad Astra is partnering with a company that has experience with billionaires: Xplor Education, which developed Hala Kahiki Montessori school in Lanai, Hawaii, the island 98% owned by Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison. Ad Astra sits on a highway outside Bastrop, a bedroom community about 30 miles from Austin and part of a region that’s home to several of Musk’s businesses. On a visit during a recent weekday morning, there was a single Toyota Prius in the parking lot and no one answered the door at the white building with a gray metal roof. The school’s main entrance was blocked by a gate, and there was no sign of any children on the grounds. But what information there is about Ad Astra makes it sound like a fairly typical, if high-end, Montessori preschool. The proposed schedule includes “thematic, STEM-based activities and projects” as well as outdoor play and nap time. A sample snack calendar features carrots and hummus. While Birchall’s and Balajadia’s names appear in the application, it isn’t clear that they’ll have substantive roles at the school once it’s operational. Musk, Birchall and Balajadia didn’t respond to emailed questions. A phone call and email to the school went unanswered. Access to high quality, affordable childcare is a huge issue for working parents across the country, and tends to be an especially vexing problem in rural areas like Bastrop. Many families live in “childcare deserts” where there is either not a facility or there isn’t an available slot. Opening Ad Astra gives Musk a chance to showcase his vision for education, and his support for the hands-on learning and problem solving that are a hallmark of his industrial companies. His public comments about learning frequently overlap with cultural concerns popular among conservatives and the Make America Great Again crowd, often focusing on what he sees as young minds being indoctrinated by teachers spewing left-wing propaganda. He has railed against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and in August posted that “a lot of schools are teaching white boys to hate themselves.” Musk’s educational interests dovetail with his new role as Trump’s “first buddy.” The billionaire has pitched a role for himself that he — and now the incoming Trump administration — call “DOGE,” or the Department of Government Efficiency. Though it’s not an actual department, DOGE now posts on X, the social media platform that Musk owns. “The Department of Education spent over $1 billion promoting DEI in America’s schools,” the account posted Dec. 12. Back in Texas, Bastrop is quickly becoming a key Musk point of interest. The Boring Co., his tunneling venture, is based in an unincorporated area there. Across the road, SpaceX produces Starlink satellites at a 500,000-square-foot (46,000-square-meter) facility. Nearby, X is constructing a building for trust and safety workers. Musk employees, as well as the general public, can grab snacks at the Boring Bodega, a convenience store housed within Musk’s Hyperloop Plaza, which also contains a bar, candy shop and hair salon. Ad Astra is just a five-minute drive away. It seems to have been designed with the children of Musk’s employees — if not Musk’s own offspring — in mind. Musk has fathered at least 12 children, six of them in the last five years. “Ad Astra’s mission is to foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” reads the school’s website. A job posting on the website of the Montessori Institute of North Texas says “While their parents support the breakthroughs that expand the realm of human possibility, their children will grow into the next generation of innovators in a way that only authentic Montessori can provide.” The school has hired an executive director, according to documents Bloomberg obtained from Texas Health and Human Services. Ad Astra is located on 40 acres of land, according to the documents, which said a 4,000-square-foot house would be remodeled for the preschool. It isn’t uncommon for entrepreneurs to take an interest in education, according to Bill Gormley, a professor emeritus at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University who studies early childhood education. Charles Butt, the chairman of the Texas-based H-E-B grocery chain, has made public education a focus of his philanthropy. Along with other business and community leaders, Butt founded “Raise Your Hand Texas,” which advocates on school funding, teacher workforce and retention issues and fully funding pre-kindergarten. “Musk is not the only entrepreneur to recognize the value of preschool for Texas workers,” Gormley said. “A lot of politicians and business people get enthusiastic about education in general — and preschool in particular — because they salivate at the prospect of a better workforce.” Political Moves Musk spent much of October actively campaigning for Trump’s presidential effort, becoming the most prolific donor of the election cycle. He poured at least $274 million into political groups in 2024, including $238 million to America PAC, the political action committee he founded. While the vast majority of money raised by America PAC came from Musk himself, it also had support from other donors. Betsy DeVos, who served as education secretary in Trump’s first term, donated $250,000, federal filings show. The Department of Education is already in the new administration’s cross hairs. Trump campaigned on the idea of disbanding the department and dismantling diversity initiatives, and he has also taken aim at transgender rights. “Rather than indoctrinating young people with inappropriate racial, sexual, and political material, which is what we’re doing now, our schools must be totally refocused to prepare our children to succeed in the world of work,” Trump wrote in Agenda 47, his campaign platform. Musk has three children with the musician Grimes and three with Shivon Zilis, who in the past was actively involved at Neuralink, his brain machine interface company. All are under the age of five. Musk took X, his son with Grimes, with him on a recent trip to Capitol Hill. After his visit, he shared a graphic that showed the growth of administrators in America’s public schools since 2000. Tuition Costs Musk is a fan of hands-on education. During a Tesla earnings call in 2018, he talked about the need for more electricians as the electric-car maker scaled up the energy side of its business. On the Joe Rogan podcast in 2020, Musk said that “too many smart people go into finance and law.” “I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands and we need electricians and plumbers and carpenters,” Musk said while campaigning for Trump in Pennsylvania in October. “That’s a lot more important than having incremental political science majors.” Ad Astra’s website says the cost of tuition will be initially subsidized, but in future years “tuition will be in line with local private schools that include an extended day program.” “I do think we need significant reform in education,” Musk said at a separate Trump campaign event. “The priority should be to teach kids skills that they will find useful later in life, and to leave any sort of social propaganda out of the classroom.” With assistance from Sophie Alexander and Kara Carlson. ©2024 Bloomberg News. Visit at bloomberg.com. 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The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Mysuru, has condemned BJP MLC C.T. Ravi for allegedly using derogatory and unparliamentary words against Minister for Women and Child Development Laxmi Hebbalkar in the Legislative Council on the concluding day of the recent Legislature session in Belagavi. In a statement here, PUCL Mysuru president Kamal Gopinath and General Secretary V. Purushottam also welcomed the CID probe announced by the State government in the matter. While condemning the ‘road show and TV tamasha’ over the arrest of the BJP MLC, the PUCL sought to train its guns on the ‘patriarchal and anti-women’ mindset of the saffron party. Expressing confidence that the probe will expose all the sides of the incident and the subsequent turn of events, the PUCL said the utterances of the Chairman of Legislative Council Basavaraj Horatti regarding the events, which occurred under his watch, also ‘leave much to be wanted’. The PUCL has also condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah for ridiculing B.R. Ambedkar in the Parliament and misleading the members of the House on Dr. Ambedkar’s positive role in the progressive Hindu Code Bill, alongside Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. “Mr. Shah does not deserve to continue as a member of the Union Cabinet,” the PUCL statement said. It also expressed dismay over the insensitive manner in which the Union government had refused to respond to the 10-month-long protest of farmers of Punjab while criticising the Centre for “obfuscating” burning issues such as price rise that the country was facing. Published - December 24, 2024 10:57 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Karnataka / Mysore / state politics / Bharatiya Janata Party / Indian National Congress / Belgaum / minority group / dalits / social issue / arable farming
A two-day High-Level Policy Forum on South Asia’s Agricultural Future: Scaling Up Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices for Sustainable Growth was held on 14 and 15 November in the Maldives, following the 2nd Project Steering Committee meeting on 13 November. The workshop brought together researchers, technical experts, agriculture and extension officers, policymakers and farmers from SAARC member states, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The forum’s key objective is to support the scaling up Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies to ensure sustainable agricultural growth and food security across the region. The event was organised by the Consortium for Scaling-up Climate-Smart Agriculture in South Asia (C-SUCSeS), a joint initiative between the SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC), International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and SAARC Development Fund (SDF), in partnership with the Republic of Maldives Agriculture and Animal Welfare Ministry. In an effort to promote the uptake of CSA practices, the C-SUCSeS project introduced comprehensive training modules, video guides, and materials on ten key CSA technologies, as part of the project activities. These resources were developed with inputs from national focal points and regional experts from across the region and were validated by stakeholders during a workshop hosted by the SAC, IFPRI, and the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) earlier this year. The training modules, including farmer’s guides and facilitator manuals, were officially launched by Dr. Aishath Rameela during the forum. Maldives Agriculture and Animal Welfare Minister Dr. Aishath Rameela graced the event as the Chief Guest for the inauguration ceremony. In her address, Dr. Rameela highlighted the importance of cross-country collaboration in addressing the climate impacts on agriculture. “This high-level policy forum offers a unique platform to align our strategies and policies for the future of climate-smart agriculture across South Asia. By working together, we aim to build a resilient agricultural sector that adapts to changing climates, ensures food security, and creates economic opportunities for our people,” said Dr. Rameela. She further emphasised the need for shared learning and evidence-based practices to empower smallholder farmers, who are the most vulnerable to climate change impacts. “By investing in resilient crop varieties, efficient water management practices, and sustainable soil management, we can foster a more productive and climate-resilient agricultural system,” she added. Agriculture and Animal Welfare State Minister Ahmed Hassan Didi also underscored the importance of fostering regional cooperation. “By encouraging policy alignment and fostering dialogue, we can build resilient agricultural ecosystems that support growth, food security, and sustainability,” he said. IFPRI Director – South Asia Dr. Shahidur Rashid stated that, South Asia is one of the most climate-vulnerable regions, and while resilience is critical, it has its limits. “We need to work together to find solutions. Our research outputs must be rigorous, relevant, and timely to make a tangible difference,” he emphasised. SAARC Agriculture Centre Director Dr. Harunur Rashid, highlighted the need for a paradigm shift in agricultural programming. “There is a pressing need to develop sustainable agricultural practices that address farmers’ needs, market access issues, and promote regional cooperation,” he noted, stressing that numerous CSA technologies have been tested and prioritised across the region. IFAD Lead Regional Economist – Asia and the Pacific Region Abdelkarim Sma echoed these sentiments, noting that CSA is now a necessity, not an option. “The C-SUCSeS consortium aims to move beyond small-scale interventions to large-scale solutions that can be deployed effectively across the region,” he said. The event brought attention to the crucial role of cross-sectoral collaboration between governments, research institutions, and the private sector. A central theme discussed was the need to empower smallholder farmers, particularly women, by promoting the uptake of CSA technologies to mitigate food insecurity and poverty. The Policy Forum discussed key topics such as: Creating a conducive policy environment for scaling up CSA in South Asia; future directions for transforming agriculture in the region; the role of emerging technologies and big data in advancing CSA and; innovation hubs and agri-tech startups. Participants emphasised the importance of targeted actions to empower farmers, especially small holders and women farmers, and promote sustainable agricultural practices across South Asia. Through this collaboration, the C-SUCSeS initiative seeks to build a resilient agricultural system capable of addressing the challenges posed by climate change and ensuring long-term food security for the region. Other key delegates attending the event included Maldives Agriculture and Animal Welfare Ministry Department of Agriculture Director General Hussain Faisal, Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (ICAR-CRIDA) Director and C-SUCSeS Project Steering Committee Chairperson Dr. V.K. Singh, and SAARC Agriculture Centre Governing Body Chairperson Ali Amir.Trump’s DOJ obtained more private communications from third-parties including AppleNone
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About a year ago Josh Parde started making paper butterflies and accidentally discovered that giving them to someone often brightens their day. Josh said it all started with a Scout project. His mother, Janet, had been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer and he was working on origami while he waited. “Someone saw what I was doing,” he said. “He asked me about it, and I gave it to him. He smiled and it went from there. It doesn’t cure or fix anything, but it makes that person feel better in that moment. I hope people will feel like somebody cares and know they are not alone when they get a butterfly.” He said butterflies symbolize renewal, hope and love. The completed butterflies go to the April Sampson Cancer Center in Lincoln, the Rainbow House in Omaha and the I’ve Got a Name Shelter for women and children who are victims of human trafficking. People are also reading... Recap: Here's how Joey Graziadei will win 'Dancing with the Stars' They fell in love with Beatrice. So they opened a store in downtown. At the courthouse, Nov. 23, 2024 Search warrants lead to arrest of man in narcotics investigation No change in bond amounts in child abuse death case Clabaugh family presents Outstanding Educator award Harmonizers to perform Courthouse lighting ceremony planned for Sunday Kidnapping in Nebraska prompted police chase that ended with 3 dead on I-29 in Missouri Inside Nebraska volleyball’s finishing kick for a Big Ten title: First up, Wisconsin Zitel bound over to district court in death of child Just Askin': Dana Holgorsen noncommittal on future, ranking a big week for Nebraska Athletics Streaming review: 'Landman' gives Billy Bob Thornton a real gusher of a series Amie Just: Bring out the tissues — and the brooms — for Nebraska volleyball's emotional win At the courthouse, Nov. 16, 2024 Josh said he also gives them as gifts. “This one will go to someone I know that was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Maybe they’ve had a death in the family or are going through a divorce. Or maybe they’re just having a bad day. I tape them on doors at BSDC where I work,” he said. Josh said that from one box of butterflies that he gave away, the recipient is giving two away. One for the person to keep and one to give away. “So now if I remember, I will give two butterflies,” he said. He noted that wherever his mom received care, he would leave butterflies. “People remember me for the butterflies, and they are still there. There’s an impact,” he said. Josh punches a small butterfly in the corner. He’s said he’s made thousands this year. As a Scout leader, Josh started getting his troop involved in folding the butterflies. They are given a patch for their shirt with the acceptance of 250 completed origami butterflies. Only nine patches have been handed out so far. “It teaches them patience and a little bit of taking some pride in their work. Also, empathy for people who are having a hard time,” he said. Several of the Scouts in his pack of 70 have earned another award for two hours of service. Josh keeps his box of 6-inch squares, patterned origami paper stocked and has been teaching others how to fold the butterflies. “I’m hoping it spreads. I can come to teach groups, or they can do it on their own. Donations of paper and tape are appreciated. I just want to be able to give out butterflies,” he said. Janet said her cancer is nondetectable at this time. She has had side effects from the chemotherapy. Josh said he doesn’t make butterflies for the recognition. “I’ve learned there is not enough kindness in the world, and I want to add to it. It feels good to be kind,” he said. 'It doesn’t cure or fix anything, but it makes that person feel better in that moment.' — Josh Parde Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Author email {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
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NEW YORK , Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global medical equipment maintenance market size is estimated to grow by USD 51.21 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 13.64% during the forecast period. Rising focus on preventive maintenance of medical equipment is driving market growth, with a trend towards increasing adoption of advanced medical technologies in emerging countries. However, high cost of medical equipment maintenance poses a challenge.Key market players include Agfa Gevaert NV, AlphaSource Group, Althea Group S.p.A., Aramark, B.Braun SE, Boston Scientific Corp., Canon Inc., Carestream Health Inc., Dragerwerk AG and Co. KGaA, Edwards Lifesciences Corp., FUJIFILM Corp., General Electric Co., Hitachi Ltd., HOYA Corp., Koninklijke Philips N.V., Medtronic Plc, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Siemens AG, Stryker Corp., and Terumo Corp.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF The Medical Equipment Maintenance Market is experiencing significant growth, particularly in the sector of Diagnostic Imaging Procedures. OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) play a crucial role in supplying equipment to Healthcare Organizations. Preventive maintenance is key to ensuring Patient Safety and Care Quality. Asset Management Solutions, including IoT (Internet of Things) and Biomedical Engineers, are essential for maintaining precision and accuracy in Medical Devices. Device types include Diagnostic Imaging Equipment, Dental Equipment, Endoscopic Devices, Surgical Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Ophthalmology Equipment, Medical Lasers, Electrosurgical Equipment, Radiotherapy Devices, and Durable Medical Equipment. Service Providers offer various types of services, such as Operational Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance, to Multi-vendor and Single-vendor OEMs. Market trends include ISOS (International Organization for Standardization) compliance, In-house Maintenance, and regulatory frameworks for Medical Devices. Chronic Conditions, such as Cancer and Diabetes, and Lifestyle Disorders drive demand for advanced medical equipment. Market challenges include Trade Regulations, Import-Export policies, and competition from Domestic Market Players. Key players include Canon Medical, Agfa Solutions, and various Medical Manufacturing Technologies using processes like Balloon Forming, Thermal Bonding, and Folding and Pleating. The market ecosystem also includes Ventilators and various types of Medical Equipment. The medical equipment maintenance market is experiencing significant growth due to the introduction of innovative medical technologies and devices. Regenerative medicine, surgical robots, liquid biopsy, and wearable medical devices are some of the latest advancements in healthcare. Regenerative medicine is a promising field that utilizes therapeutic stem cells, tissue engineering, and artificial organ production to repair or replace damaged human cells, tissues, and organs. 3D bioprinting or additive manufacturing is a key technology in regenerative medicine, enabling researchers to produce customized products with precise control over size, shape, and mechanical properties. These advancements offer new opportunities for diagnosis and treatment, improving patient outcomes and driving demand for medical equipment maintenance services. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! The Medical Equipment Maintenance Market faces several challenges in the healthcare industry. Diagnostic imaging procedures require constant uptime for patient care, making preventive maintenance crucial. OEMs provide solutions, but healthcare organizations grapple with multi-vendor and single-vendor scenarios, affecting asset management. Patient safety and care quality depend on precision and accuracy of equipment like dental, endoscopic, surgical, laboratory, ophthalmology, medical lasers, electrosurgical, and radiotherapy devices. IoT and asset management solutions enable predictive maintenance, reducing downtime. Biomedical engineers play a key role in maintaining medical lasers, electrosurgical equipment, and radiotherapy devices. Market ecosystem includes service providers, durable medical equipment, and regulatory frameworks. Chronic conditions like cancer and diabetes drive demand for medical devices. Market hindrances include trade regulations, import-export challenges, and domestic market players. ISO certifications ensure quality, and in-house maintenance versus outsourced service is a common debate. Operational and corrective maintenance types are essential, with hospitals and dialysis centers as major consumers. Precision and accuracy are vital for patient epidemiology, especially in imaging equipment like computed tomography and nuclear imaging. Medical manufacturing technologies like balloon forming, thermal bonding, and folding and pleating support equipment production. Ventilators from Canon Medical, Vantage Fortian, and Agfa solutions cater to various needs. Medical equipment maintenance programs are essential for healthcare providers to effectively manage and monitor the condition of their equipment. These programs facilitate efficient utilization and maximum uptime, which is crucial in the current cost-conscious environment. Advanced asset management solutions are a key component of these programs, utilizing modern technologies to optimize maintenance. However, the initial installation costs and ongoing maintenance expenses for these solutions can be substantial. Similarly, the annual service contracts for advanced medical equipment add to the overall cost. Consequently, the total service cost throughout the equipment's lifespan often surpasses the initial purchase price. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! This medical equipment maintenance market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Healthcare systems 1.2 Pharmaceutical diagnostics 1.3 Others 2.1 Public sector organizations 2.2 Private sector organizations 3.1 North America 3.2 Europe 3.3 Asia 3.4 Rest of World (ROW) 1.1 Healthcare systems- The healthcare systems segment is a significant market focusing on maintenance services for medical equipment in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs). Hospitals rely on meticulous maintenance for diagnostic imaging devices like X-ray machines, CT scanners, and MRI machines, as well as life support systems such as ventilators and anesthesia machines. ASCs require upkeep for endoscopy equipment, surgical instruments, and monitoring devices to ensure optimal patient care. Vendors like Siemens Healthineers offer comprehensive maintenance services, including preventive care, calibration, and repairs. Notable collaborations, such as Anregiomed's ten-year agreement with Siemens Healthineers and Drager, demonstrate the importance of these partnerships in maintaining reliable medical equipment and driving growth in the healthcare systems segment. Belfast Health and Social Care Trust's 20-year Value Partnership with Siemens Healthineers further this trend. These collaborations ensure access to advanced technology and contribute to improved healthcare outcomes. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics The Medical Equipment Maintenance Market is a significant sector within the healthcare industry, focusing on ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of medical devices. OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) play a crucial role in providing maintenance services for their medical equipment, while healthcare organizations rely on these services to maintain precision and accuracy in patient care. Preventive maintenance is a key strategy to minimize downtime and ensure the continued functionality of medical devices. Patient epidemiology, including chronic conditions such as cancer and diabetes, as well as lifestyle disorders, drive the demand for medical equipment maintenance. The pipeline for new medical devices, including imaging equipment like Computed Tomography (CT) scanners from Canon Medical and Agfa Solutions, requires ongoing maintenance to meet regulatory frameworks and deliver accurate results. With the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and lifestyle-related disorders, the medical equipment maintenance market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. The Medical Equipment Maintenance Market encompasses various types of equipment used in healthcare settings, including diagnostic imaging procedures such as computed tomography and nuclear imaging, as well as dental, endoscopic, surgical, laboratory, ophthalmology equipment, medical lasers, electrosurgical equipment, radiotherapy devices, and durable medical equipment. OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) play a crucial role in supplying these devices, with healthcare organizations relying on them for both preventive maintenance and repairs. Asset management solutions, IoT (Internet of Things), and biomedical engineers are integral to maintaining the precision and accuracy of these devices, ensuring patient safety and care quality. The market ecosystem includes multi-vendor and single-vendor OEMs, service providers, ISOs (Independent Service Organizations), and hospitals and dialysis centers. The patient epidemiology, with a focus on chronic conditions like cancer and diabetes, and lifestyle disorders, drives the demand for medical equipment maintenance. The market is subject to regulatory frameworks and trade regulations, and domestic market players often face hindrances in import-export. Medical manufacturing technologies, such as balloon forming, thermal bonding, folding and pleating, and stent crimping, are essential in producing high-quality medical equipment. Ventilators, Canon Medical's Vantage Fortian, Agfa solutions, and other diagnostic imaging equipment are key devices in the market. 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation Type Healthcare Systems Pharmaceutical Diagnostics Others End-user Public Sector Organizations Private Sector Organizations Geography North America Europe Asia Rest Of World (ROW) 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. 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With Colorado trailing 72-71 in the closing seconds, Jakimovski drove to his right and absorbed contact from UConn’s Liam McNeeley. He tossed the ball toward the glass and the shot was good as he fell to the floor. Hassan Diarra missed a 3-pointer just ahead of the buzzer for UConn. Elijah Malone and Julian Hammond III scored 16 points each for Colorado, and Jakimovski had 12 points and 10 rebounds. The Huskies led 40-32 at halftime and by nine points early in the second half, but Colorado quickly closed that gap. McNeeley led UConn with 20 points. UConn: Hurley's squad is facing its first adversity in quite a while. The Huskies arrived on Maui with a 17-game winning streak that dated to February. Colorado: The Buffaloes were held to season lows in points (56) and field goal percentage (37%) in a 16-point loss to Michigan State on Monday but shot 51.1% overall and 56.3% (9 of 16) from 3-point range against the Huskies. Hurley called timeout to set up the Huskies' final possession, but the Buffs forced them to take a contested 3. Colorado had a 28-26 rebounding advantage after being out-rebounded 42-29 by Michigan State. Colorado will play the Iowa-Dayton winner in the fifth-place game on Wednesday. UConn will play the loser of that matchup in the seventh-place game. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball .And the bad-news Bears' season-ending record will be ...
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