11:32:00 AM ET — via National Peanut Board
"Peanut Patch" Shows Promise in Treating Toddlers with Peanut Allergies
The world was all abuzz recently when the results of a study on the novel epicutaneous immunotherapy (aka EPIT or the “peanut patch”) to treat toddlers with peanut allergy was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. National Peanut Board’s Sherry Coleman Collins (SCC), registered dietitian nutritionist and food allergy dietitian, interviewed the study’s primary investigator (PI) via email, Dr. Matthew Greenhawt (MG) of Children’s Hospital Colorado, to get the scoop on what this all means.
8:59:00 AM ET — via Accenture
Accenture Completes Acquisition of Green Domus
SAO PAULO, Brazil; June 2, 2023 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has completed its acquisition of Green Domus, a leading Brazil-based sustainability consultancy with experience helping clients design and implement a range of sustainability initiatives with a focus on measurable decarbonization strategies. Green Domus’ decarbonization strategy expertise and two decades of industry experience will further expand Accenture’s Sustainability Services. Green Domus’ team of sustainability professionals will help deliver customized mitigation plans and client solutions to embed carbon data and insights into their decision-making through deep knowledge of sustainability frameworks.
1:01:00 PM ET — via University Hospitals
Case Western Reserve University and UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital awarded NIH funding for neonatal care research
11:04:00 AM ET — via Accenture
Accenture Acquires Nextira, Expanding Engineering Capabilities in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
NEW YORK and AUSTIN; June 1, 2023 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Nextira, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Partner that uses AWS to deliver cloud-native innovation, predictive analytics and immersive experiences for their clients. These services and solutions will bolster Accenture Cloud First’s robust set of engineering capabilities and help clients take advantage of a full continuum of cloud capabilities and tools. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
12:01:00 AM ET — via Accenture
Accenture Acquires Bourne Digital, Expanding SAP Digital Design Capabilities in Australia
MELBOURNE; June 1, 2023 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Bourne Digital, an Australian digital design agency focused on the SAP® ecosystem. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
12:36:00 PM ET — via National Peanut Board
PQ 47 Is Here
12:22:00 PM ET — via National Peanut Board
RUTF Makes Life-Changing Surgery Possible for Children in Ghana
Peanut-based ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) is already used to save the lives of severely malnourished children around the world. But RUTF is also impacting children in the West African country of Ghana who suffer from another life-altering condition: cleft palate.
12:02:00 PM ET — via National Peanut Board
New Peanut Genomics Database Accelerates Research: Q&A With PeanutBase
PeanutBase is a community resource for the international peanut research and breeding community.
11:56:00 AM ET — via National Peanut Board
Strategic Partnerships Create a More Delicious Future
NPB's work with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) brings peanuts to the table by supporting the development of innovative menu items and addressing the challenges that foodservice operations face daily.
11:39:00 AM ET — via National Peanut Board
Peanuts Shine in Global Cuisine Through Innovation and Tradition
If you’ve ever attended a baseball game, the “Americana” of the peanut is obvious. Baseball and peanuts just go together. A PB&J sandwich is a classic brown bag American lunch and one of the top three ways consumers choose to enjoy their peanut butter.
11:30:00 AM ET — via Ameriprise Financial
Ameriprise Financial Advisors Embrace eMeeting – Exclusive Capability that Facilitates Excellent Client Meetings and Reduces Administrative Burden by up to 70%
11:30:00 AM ET — via Ameriprise Financial
Ameriprise Financial Advisors Embrace eMeeting – Exclusive Capability that Facilitates Excellent Client Meetings and Reduces Administrative Burden by up to 70%
MINNEAPOLIS – May 31, 2023 – Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) today released details on how its exclusive eMeeting capability helps the firm’s financial advisors and operations staff deliver outstanding client experiences while saving significant time and expenses in their practices. eMeeting – which is fully integrated into the firm’s customer relationship management (CRM) system – creates fully-customized and professionally-branded client presentations in a matter of minutes.
2:05:00 AM ET — via AbbVie
Phase 2 Study of Upadacitinib (RINVOQ®) Alone or as a Combination Therapy Meets Primary and Key Secondary Endpoints in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- At week 24, upadacitinib 30 mg given alone or as a combination therapy (ABBV-599 high dose [elsubrutinib 60 mg and upadacitinib 30 mg]) met the primary endpoint of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Responder Index (SRI-4) and steroid dose less than or equal to 10 mg prednisone equivalent once per day in patients with moderately to severely active SLE receiving standard lupus therapies1
- Upadacitinib maintained greater improvements in SLE disease activity at week 48 as measured by the British Isles Lupus Assessment Group-Based Composite Lupus Assessment (BICLA), SRI-4, Lupus Low Disease Activity State (LLDAS) and lupus flares compared with placebo2
- No new safety signals were observed beyond the known safety profile for upadacitinib. Types of adverse events reported with ABBV-599 high dose were similar to those reported for patients treated with upadacitinib alone2
- Study results are being presented as an oral presentation at the European Congress of Rheumatology, EULAR 2023
1:59:00 AM ET — via Accenture
Microsoft and Accenture Welcome Project Amplify's Third Cohort of Social Impact Startups
NEW DELHI; May 31, 2023 – In continuation of their shared commitment to provide social impact startups with access to emerging technology, Microsoft and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) have announced the third cohort of the Project Amplify program. In its latest edition, the program will support 13 Indian startups with solutions focusing on clean tech, circularity, regenerative agriculture, education and skilling. Aimed at improving millions of lives by addressing diverse challenges, the initiative offers hands-on support to help startups scale emerging solutions and business models for lasting societal and environmental benefits.
5:56:00 PM ET — via Ameriprise Financial
Investing Environment Remains Challenged Despite Debt Ceiling Deal and AI Hype
12:25:00 PM ET — via Delaware North
Delaware North's American ballpark fare set to star at MLB's London series
12:11:00 PM ET — via Delaware North
Unique chocolate brand makes airport debut by way of Delaware North
Travelers can now enjoy something sweet, minus the guilt, thanks to Good Girl Chocolate launching in Delaware North-operated outlets at the Tulsa, Okla., and Austin, Texas, airports.
11:20:00 AM ET — via Ameriprise Financial
Advisor Moves Practice to Ameriprise Financial to Provide Enhanced Experience to Clients
10:00:00 AM ET — via National Peanut Board
Using Peanuts to Reduce Food Waste
Farmers put their livelihoods on the line with each crop they plant, tend to and harvest. Now imagine 40% of that crop going into the trash instead of feeding hungry people. That’s the unfortunate situation we’re in with food waste in the U.S. But there’s a push from multiple sectors including agriculture, government, consumers, restaurants and retail to get the most out of every ounce of nutritious food American farmers grow.