12 days ago
Christa Pike is feeling "angry and confused" after waking up in the hospital in the wake of a failed execution attempt that left her with severe physical health challenges that put her on a "long road to recovery," her attorneys said on Wednesday.
Pike had been unconscious and in critical condition in the days after two doses of pentobarbital failed to end her life on Sept. 30, they said.
"On Monday night, it was our understanding that Christa was brain-dead and that life support would be removed the next day," Randy Spivey, a member of her legal team, said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. "But on Tuesday, to the shock of everyone … Christa woke up and began talking."
Spivey said the effects of the pentobarbital have caused her to develop a blood clot, pneumonia and left her arms and hands "tremendously swollen," to the point where she's not currently able to use them. He added that Pike is still dealing with significant "cognitive confusion," but is "very aware" that the state had tried and failed to end her life.
The press conference came shortly after a hearing in which a judge granted Pike's attorneys' request to order the state to preserve all evidence connected to the execution, including medical equipment, communications related to the decision to call off the procedure or related to her emergency care and "anything that was in the actual room." The judge also ordered that any "barriers" that may prevent Pike from communicating with her attorneys while she's in the hospital be removed.
#attorneys #execution
Pike had been unconscious and in critical condition in the days after two doses of pentobarbital failed to end her life on Sept. 30, they said.
"On Monday night, it was our understanding that Christa was brain-dead and that life support would be removed the next day," Randy Spivey, a member of her legal team, said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. "But on Tuesday, to the shock of everyone … Christa woke up and began talking."
Spivey said the effects of the pentobarbital have caused her to develop a blood clot, pneumonia and left her arms and hands "tremendously swollen," to the point where she's not currently able to use them. He added that Pike is still dealing with significant "cognitive confusion," but is "very aware" that the state had tried and failed to end her life.
The press conference came shortly after a hearing in which a judge granted Pike's attorneys' request to order the state to preserve all evidence connected to the execution, including medical equipment, communications related to the decision to call off the procedure or related to her emergency care and "anything that was in the actual room." The judge also ordered that any "barriers" that may prevent Pike from communicating with her attorneys while she's in the hospital be removed.
#attorneys #execution
1 month ago
CNBC reported that Chris Churchman, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) partner who leads the bank's Marquee digital platform for institutional clients, warned that AI's spread across Wall Street risks eroding the reasoning skills of the next generation of bankers.
Churchman said on Goldman's internal "Exchanges" podcast, "There's a huge danger here that in the era of AI, we outsource our reasoning to these models, and we have cognitive atrophy that stops us being able to reason from first principles ourselves." He compared it to how GPS and search engines eroded navigation skills and said much of banking's knowledge is learned only "by doing." Churchman said the firm has not yet determined how it will manage the transition.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) is surfacing this risk proactively, through its own senior AI leadership, rather than being caught off guard by it later. Having the executive who leads Marquee flag the danger publicly signals internal scrutiny that could help Goldman build safeguards into its AI rollout before problems show up in deal execution. It is an advantage over firms deploying AI without asking the same questions.
The near-term efficiency case for AI remains fully intact regardless of the long-term talent question. CNBC itself framed the tradeoff as a "devil's bargain" that could make the industry more profitable today while potentially eroding the talent it needs for tomorrow. It means Goldman still captures AI's productivity benefits now even as it works out the downstream risk.
Marquee itself is a genuine strategic **** et getting AI investment. The platform, through which hedge funds and other large institutional clients access Goldman's market data, research, **** ytics, and execution tools, is being built out with AI features, which positions it as a differentiated offering for Goldman's most valuable client relationships.
#churchman #marquee #cnbc #sachs
Churchman said on Goldman's internal "Exchanges" podcast, "There's a huge danger here that in the era of AI, we outsource our reasoning to these models, and we have cognitive atrophy that stops us being able to reason from first principles ourselves." He compared it to how GPS and search engines eroded navigation skills and said much of banking's knowledge is learned only "by doing." Churchman said the firm has not yet determined how it will manage the transition.
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS) is surfacing this risk proactively, through its own senior AI leadership, rather than being caught off guard by it later. Having the executive who leads Marquee flag the danger publicly signals internal scrutiny that could help Goldman build safeguards into its AI rollout before problems show up in deal execution. It is an advantage over firms deploying AI without asking the same questions.
The near-term efficiency case for AI remains fully intact regardless of the long-term talent question. CNBC itself framed the tradeoff as a "devil's bargain" that could make the industry more profitable today while potentially eroding the talent it needs for tomorrow. It means Goldman still captures AI's productivity benefits now even as it works out the downstream risk.
Marquee itself is a genuine strategic **** et getting AI investment. The platform, through which hedge funds and other large institutional clients access Goldman's market data, research, **** ytics, and execution tools, is being built out with AI features, which positions it as a differentiated offering for Goldman's most valuable client relationships.
#churchman #marquee #cnbc #sachs
2 months ago
US-based money-transfer platform Felix Pago has raised $200m in a funding round to support its expansion beyond remittances.
According to a Bloomberg report, the company intends to move into financial services such as lending and savings for Latin American immigrants living in the US.
The funding round was led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, Felix Pago said in a LinkedIn post. QED Investors, Castle Island Ventures, Switch Ventures, Contour Venture Partners and Endeavor also participated in the round.
"This funding will accelerate our evolution into a multi-product financial company built around our Cognitive Financial Companion, a conversational experience on WhatsApp designed to understand what our customers need, in their own words, and connect them with the right financial solution," the company said in the post.
Founded in 2020, Felix operates a WhatsApp-based platform that enables Latino immigrants in the US to send international remittances to Latin America. The company recently added a mobile top-up feature, allowing users in the US to purchase phone plans for family members in their home countries.
#financial #funding #round #venture
According to a Bloomberg report, the company intends to move into financial services such as lending and savings for Latin American immigrants living in the US.
The funding round was led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, Felix Pago said in a LinkedIn post. QED Investors, Castle Island Ventures, Switch Ventures, Contour Venture Partners and Endeavor also participated in the round.
"This funding will accelerate our evolution into a multi-product financial company built around our Cognitive Financial Companion, a conversational experience on WhatsApp designed to understand what our customers need, in their own words, and connect them with the right financial solution," the company said in the post.
Founded in 2020, Felix operates a WhatsApp-based platform that enables Latino immigrants in the US to send international remittances to Latin America. The company recently added a mobile top-up feature, allowing users in the US to purchase phone plans for family members in their home countries.
#financial #funding #round #venture
2 months ago
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a major update to its guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
The second edition of the original 2019 report was updated to "reflect the latest evidence and advances in dementia risk reduction."
The following seven additional health conditions and exposures were added to the list.
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Stroke
#organization #learning #younger
The second edition of the original 2019 report was updated to "reflect the latest evidence and advances in dementia risk reduction."
The following seven additional health conditions and exposures were added to the list.
Learning Another Language May Keep Your Brain Younger, Study Suggests
Stroke
#organization #learning #younger
2 months ago
NFL players diagnosed with advanced CTE after death who also demonstrated cognitive impairment in testing during their life still did not meet the requirements for financial compensation under the NFL Concussion Settlement, according to a Boston University study published Wednesday.
Researchers examined 33 NFL players diagnosed with CTE after an autopsy who had completed the baseline ****** sment program (BAP) stipulated by the 2014 settlement – that ended a years-long class-action lawsuit – in what researchers called the largest study to date linking cognitive testing performance during life with CTE confirmed posthumously.
The results, published in JAMA Network Open, found that seven participants had advanced (Stage 3 or 4) CTE. Six of those seven showed measurable cognitive impairment on testing, yet all seven received the lowest impairment rating (Level 0) on the BAP's system, according to documentation provided to researchers by players' families.
"The BAP's diagnostic criteria might miss cases of cognitive impairment that are objectively measurable and ****** ociated with confirmed CTE pathology," Michael Alosco, PhD, co-director of clinical research at the BU CTE Center said in a statement. "This has important implications for former players seeking diagnosis and potential compensation through the NFL Concussion Settlement."
The participants' average age at the time of testing was 63, and their average age of death was 65. The most-common problem was memory, particularly short-term, with 63% of the participants affected. Executive function (52%) and language (41%) were other common impairments.
#cognitive #testing #settlement #participants
Researchers examined 33 NFL players diagnosed with CTE after an autopsy who had completed the baseline ****** sment program (BAP) stipulated by the 2014 settlement – that ended a years-long class-action lawsuit – in what researchers called the largest study to date linking cognitive testing performance during life with CTE confirmed posthumously.
The results, published in JAMA Network Open, found that seven participants had advanced (Stage 3 or 4) CTE. Six of those seven showed measurable cognitive impairment on testing, yet all seven received the lowest impairment rating (Level 0) on the BAP's system, according to documentation provided to researchers by players' families.
"The BAP's diagnostic criteria might miss cases of cognitive impairment that are objectively measurable and ****** ociated with confirmed CTE pathology," Michael Alosco, PhD, co-director of clinical research at the BU CTE Center said in a statement. "This has important implications for former players seeking diagnosis and potential compensation through the NFL Concussion Settlement."
The participants' average age at the time of testing was 63, and their average age of death was 65. The most-common problem was memory, particularly short-term, with 63% of the participants affected. Executive function (52%) and language (41%) were other common impairments.
#cognitive #testing #settlement #participants
2 months ago
The new study, trumpeted by the New York Times with a companion article suggesting that OSHA should get involved, regarding CTE rates in pro football likely won't alter in any major way the realities of or participation in the sport, at all levels. Unless and until CTE can be diagnosed in living patients, football players will continue to embrace the vague (but real) risk of developing cognitive problems later in life.
But the data could provide ammunition for one specific aspect of the game. It could fuel an effort to move the touchback point on kickoffs from the 35 back to the 30.
Last year, when the touchback changed to the 35 and teams became incentivized to put more kickoffs in play, concussions spiked. Specifically for the player returning the kick and the player tackling him.
The league is well aware of this reality. And the question is whether the NFL becomes content to have fewer returns in the name of having fewer high-impact hits for two of the 22 players on the field during a kickoff play.
And while the current kickoff play dramatically reduces the possibility of the one potential outcome the league never says out loud (catastrophic neck injuries leading to potential paralysis or death), it presents a clear risk of increased concussions. As one source put it, it was "the elephant in the room" at the annual league meetings in March.
#players #risk
But the data could provide ammunition for one specific aspect of the game. It could fuel an effort to move the touchback point on kickoffs from the 35 back to the 30.
Last year, when the touchback changed to the 35 and teams became incentivized to put more kickoffs in play, concussions spiked. Specifically for the player returning the kick and the player tackling him.
The league is well aware of this reality. And the question is whether the NFL becomes content to have fewer returns in the name of having fewer high-impact hits for two of the 22 players on the field during a kickoff play.
And while the current kickoff play dramatically reduces the possibility of the one potential outcome the league never says out loud (catastrophic neck injuries leading to potential paralysis or death), it presents a clear risk of increased concussions. As one source put it, it was "the elephant in the room" at the annual league meetings in March.
#players #risk
2 months ago
Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared Roche and partner Eli Lilly's blood test to help identify signs of Alzheimer's disease in people aged 55 and older with cognitive decline.
The test, Elecsys pTau217, is a biomarker blood test that can help doctors identify patients who are likely or unlikely to have Alzheimer's-related brain changes, Roche said on Monday.
The FDA clearance follows European approval for the test in May.
The test can be run on more than 4,500 Roche laboratory ******* yzers already installed across the United States, which the company said could help broaden access.
Separately, Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics said that they plan to offer the test through their laboratory networks, potentially expanding availability across the United States.
#test
The test, Elecsys pTau217, is a biomarker blood test that can help doctors identify patients who are likely or unlikely to have Alzheimer's-related brain changes, Roche said on Monday.
The FDA clearance follows European approval for the test in May.
The test can be run on more than 4,500 Roche laboratory ******* yzers already installed across the United States, which the company said could help broaden access.
Separately, Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics said that they plan to offer the test through their laboratory networks, potentially expanding availability across the United States.
#test
2 months ago
For most coaches, the issue of player concussions requires sympathy. Moving forward, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan will easily be able to empathize with players who have suffered head trauma.
In his first training-camp press conference following a July 11 automobile accident, Shanahan was asked if the severe concussion that he sustained will change his perspective on players who are dealing with the effects of brain injuries.
"Yeah, no doubt," Shanahan said. "I've been told so much by these guys, don't compare a sports concussion to an accident like this. I'm starting to realize that now. Just little things, like when they label things, like whether it's severe or mild. You hear someone has a mild one, I'm like, 'Oh, alright. It might be one game, but usually that's two.' Then you kind of learn those are just words. Each one's a little bit different. I definitely can relate to how scary it is when you don't know if you will feel right again. It's definitely made me more educated on it. Usually I just listen, and like, 'Tell me when, OK?' and I move on, but I understand it a lot better and what guys got to go through and the protocol to get back. There's not a protocol for me on paper, but it's really cool to be in a profession that knows what to do with those things. All the people that I need help from, it was already built in here. They've got a lot of experience with it, and it's been really good for me."
If anything, players need to be encouraged to not return until they're fully back to normal. Some players will try to hide their symptoms. Some will resist being evaluated. Some will tank the baseline cognitive exams so that it will be easier to be cleared to return. (Peyton Manning once admitted to doing that, before walking it back as a joke.)
Starting in 2009, when Congress got involved in the issue of brain health, the NFL began to take concussions very seriously. For the most part, it does. (There are still periodic lapses in the concussion-spotting process.)
#like #things #back #usually
In his first training-camp press conference following a July 11 automobile accident, Shanahan was asked if the severe concussion that he sustained will change his perspective on players who are dealing with the effects of brain injuries.
"Yeah, no doubt," Shanahan said. "I've been told so much by these guys, don't compare a sports concussion to an accident like this. I'm starting to realize that now. Just little things, like when they label things, like whether it's severe or mild. You hear someone has a mild one, I'm like, 'Oh, alright. It might be one game, but usually that's two.' Then you kind of learn those are just words. Each one's a little bit different. I definitely can relate to how scary it is when you don't know if you will feel right again. It's definitely made me more educated on it. Usually I just listen, and like, 'Tell me when, OK?' and I move on, but I understand it a lot better and what guys got to go through and the protocol to get back. There's not a protocol for me on paper, but it's really cool to be in a profession that knows what to do with those things. All the people that I need help from, it was already built in here. They've got a lot of experience with it, and it's been really good for me."
If anything, players need to be encouraged to not return until they're fully back to normal. Some players will try to hide their symptoms. Some will resist being evaluated. Some will tank the baseline cognitive exams so that it will be easier to be cleared to return. (Peyton Manning once admitted to doing that, before walking it back as a joke.)
Starting in 2009, when Congress got involved in the issue of brain health, the NFL began to take concussions very seriously. For the most part, it does. (There are still periodic lapses in the concussion-spotting process.)
#like #things #back #usually
2 months ago
Perez Hilton's friends reportedly fear that his life-threatening battle with sepsis may be part of the larger picture surrounding his recent mental health crisis. The 48-year-old gossip blogger was hospitalized Tuesday after authorities responded to multiple reports that he was livestreaming acts of self-harm from inside his Miami home. Although Hilton's close circle reportedly suspects he may be experiencing psychological complications **** ociated with surviving sepsis, an expert cautioned that no direct connection can be established without a proper medical evaluation.
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Hilton spent three weeks in the hospital in March after developing an ulcer, a perforation and sepsis. His friends now reportedly fear that the traumatic medical ordeal may have affected his mental health in the months that followed.
"His health struggles this year have been extreme. The sepsis honestly almost killed him," a source told Page Six. "I don't know if people realize just how traumatic and horrific that was for him, both physically, but also emotionally."
Post-sepsis syndrome affects up to 50% of survivors and can involve "new or worsened physical, cognitive, and psychological problems for months to years after hospital discharge," according to the Sepsis Alliance.
#sepsis #friends #psychological
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Hilton spent three weeks in the hospital in March after developing an ulcer, a perforation and sepsis. His friends now reportedly fear that the traumatic medical ordeal may have affected his mental health in the months that followed.
"His health struggles this year have been extreme. The sepsis honestly almost killed him," a source told Page Six. "I don't know if people realize just how traumatic and horrific that was for him, both physically, but also emotionally."
Post-sepsis syndrome affects up to 50% of survivors and can involve "new or worsened physical, cognitive, and psychological problems for months to years after hospital discharge," according to the Sepsis Alliance.
#sepsis #friends #psychological
3 months ago
Longtime San Diego Chargers linebacker Bill Ray Smith Jr. has died, his family announced. He was 64.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Smith's family said that the College Football Hall of Famer had been dealing CTE-caused dementia.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the loss of our beloved Billy Ray Smith Jr., who passed away peacefully surrounded by family," the statement said. "Billy Ray faced his long journey with dementia caused by CTE with unmatched bravery, dignity, and strength. Billy Ray brought so much joy, light, and laughter to the world as a devoted father, husband, son, and loyal friend."
A degenerative brain disease, CTE has often been found in those who played contact sports, such as football, and others who have experience repetitive head trauma. It's known to cause cognitive decline, depression and violent mood swings.
Smith, the fifth overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft, played all 10 of his NFL seasons with the Chargers from 1983-1992. He was a Second-team All-Pro in 1989 and was named to the franchise's 50th Anniversary Team in 2009.
#smith #Football #dementia #played
In a statement released on Wednesday, Smith's family said that the College Football Hall of Famer had been dealing CTE-caused dementia.
"It is with profound sadness that we share the loss of our beloved Billy Ray Smith Jr., who passed away peacefully surrounded by family," the statement said. "Billy Ray faced his long journey with dementia caused by CTE with unmatched bravery, dignity, and strength. Billy Ray brought so much joy, light, and laughter to the world as a devoted father, husband, son, and loyal friend."
A degenerative brain disease, CTE has often been found in those who played contact sports, such as football, and others who have experience repetitive head trauma. It's known to cause cognitive decline, depression and violent mood swings.
Smith, the fifth overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft, played all 10 of his NFL seasons with the Chargers from 1983-1992. He was a Second-team All-Pro in 1989 and was named to the franchise's 50th Anniversary Team in 2009.
#smith #Football #dementia #played
3 months ago
Michigan football writer Tony Garcia ranks the five most important players on the Wolverines' defense in 2026.
Michigan had to replace a pair of starters in the secondary last season when Will Johnson and Makari Paige left for the 2025 NFL Draft and while it brought in veterans like TJ Metcalf and Wesley Walker to fill in as experienced pieces, the DBs clearly missed their leader.
Shortly after former defensive coordinator Wink Martindale arrived in 2024, he compared Rod Moore to NFL All-Pro Eric Weddle in terms of his cognitive ability. While he doesn't wear the "green dot" with the headset to the defensive coordinator, Moore is the quarterback of the back end and ensures his running mates are on the same page and in the right positions.
THE OFFENSE: Ranking Michigan football's 5 most important offensive players in 2026
It was sorely missed the past two seasons, but he's said to be on track for a full return this year. While it remains to be seen where he is athletically after he comes back from multiple knee procedures, Moore's impact on the defense will be felt if he's even able to return to 80% of what he was when he was an All-Big Ten secondary piece in 2023.
#defensive
Michigan had to replace a pair of starters in the secondary last season when Will Johnson and Makari Paige left for the 2025 NFL Draft and while it brought in veterans like TJ Metcalf and Wesley Walker to fill in as experienced pieces, the DBs clearly missed their leader.
Shortly after former defensive coordinator Wink Martindale arrived in 2024, he compared Rod Moore to NFL All-Pro Eric Weddle in terms of his cognitive ability. While he doesn't wear the "green dot" with the headset to the defensive coordinator, Moore is the quarterback of the back end and ensures his running mates are on the same page and in the right positions.
THE OFFENSE: Ranking Michigan football's 5 most important offensive players in 2026
It was sorely missed the past two seasons, but he's said to be on track for a full return this year. While it remains to be seen where he is athletically after he comes back from multiple knee procedures, Moore's impact on the defense will be felt if he's even able to return to 80% of what he was when he was an All-Big Ten secondary piece in 2023.
#defensive
3 months ago
Michigan football writer Tony Garcia ranks the five most important players on the Wolverines' defense in 2026.
Michigan had to replace a pair of starters in the secondary last season when Will Johnson and Makari Paige left for the 2025 NFL Draft and while it brought in veterans like TJ Metcalf and Wesley Walker to fill in as experienced pieces, the DBs clearly missed their leader.
Shortly after former defensive coordinator Wink Martindale arrived in 2024, he compared Rod Moore to NFL All-Pro Eric Weddle in terms of his cognitive ability. While he doesn't wear the "green dot" with the headset to the defensive coordinator, Moore is the quarterback of the back end and ensures his running mates are on the same page and in the right positions.
THE OFFENSE: Ranking Michigan football's 5 most important offensive players in 2026
It was sorely missed the past two seasons, but he's said to be on track for a full return this year. While it remains to be seen where he is athletically after he comes back from multiple knee procedures, Moore's impact on the defense will be felt if he's even able to return to 80% of what he was when he was an All-Big Ten secondary piece in 2023.
#coordinator
Michigan had to replace a pair of starters in the secondary last season when Will Johnson and Makari Paige left for the 2025 NFL Draft and while it brought in veterans like TJ Metcalf and Wesley Walker to fill in as experienced pieces, the DBs clearly missed their leader.
Shortly after former defensive coordinator Wink Martindale arrived in 2024, he compared Rod Moore to NFL All-Pro Eric Weddle in terms of his cognitive ability. While he doesn't wear the "green dot" with the headset to the defensive coordinator, Moore is the quarterback of the back end and ensures his running mates are on the same page and in the right positions.
THE OFFENSE: Ranking Michigan football's 5 most important offensive players in 2026
It was sorely missed the past two seasons, but he's said to be on track for a full return this year. While it remains to be seen where he is athletically after he comes back from multiple knee procedures, Moore's impact on the defense will be felt if he's even able to return to 80% of what he was when he was an All-Big Ten secondary piece in 2023.
#coordinator
3 months ago
FC Bayern is lighting up its Allianz Arena in the colours of Disability Pride Month, which is taking place for the first time in Munich, from 21-23:00 CEST on Friday. Red represents physical disabilities, yellow stands for cognitive disabilities, white signifies invisible disabilities, blue symbolises mental illnesses, green represents sensory disabilities and black is in memory of people who died due to discrimination. It’s a visible sign of respect, self-determination and an inclusive society. Together with the state capital of Munich, the German champions are sending out a clear signal: people with disabilities are, of course, an integral part of society – including in sport and in the stadium.
“FC Bayern stands for diversity and does a lot to raise awareness of the lives of people with disabilities,” explained disability officer Kim Krämer. “The club has been carrying out various inclusion-focused projects for many years. The fact that FC Bayern and the City of Munich are now sending out a visible sign in Disability Pride Month is another step on the road towards a natural coexistence. The illumination of the Allianz Arena is a strong signal that everyone belongs at FC Bayern, and that they can get involved and help to shape the club – regardless of disability.”
FC Bayern is constantly working on making the Allianz Arena and its general offerings as accessible as possible, in consultation with the fans. For example, there are now 324 wheelchair ******* es in the stadium, as well as commentary for the blind, a delivery service to the seats, live subtitles for people with hearing impairment and the presentation of the line-ups in sign language for men’s, women’s and basketball matches on the website. Information in simple language also makes it easier for people to find their way around. The club is continuously optimising its digital offerings to enable as many people as possible to access them independently.
FC Bayern and Alzheimer's ******* ociation provide dementia care training
#people #allianz #pride
“FC Bayern stands for diversity and does a lot to raise awareness of the lives of people with disabilities,” explained disability officer Kim Krämer. “The club has been carrying out various inclusion-focused projects for many years. The fact that FC Bayern and the City of Munich are now sending out a visible sign in Disability Pride Month is another step on the road towards a natural coexistence. The illumination of the Allianz Arena is a strong signal that everyone belongs at FC Bayern, and that they can get involved and help to shape the club – regardless of disability.”
FC Bayern is constantly working on making the Allianz Arena and its general offerings as accessible as possible, in consultation with the fans. For example, there are now 324 wheelchair ******* es in the stadium, as well as commentary for the blind, a delivery service to the seats, live subtitles for people with hearing impairment and the presentation of the line-ups in sign language for men’s, women’s and basketball matches on the website. Information in simple language also makes it easier for people to find their way around. The club is continuously optimising its digital offerings to enable as many people as possible to access them independently.
FC Bayern and Alzheimer's ******* ociation provide dementia care training
#people #allianz #pride
3 months ago
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Older adults in the U.S. are sounding the alarm on their concerns about the healthcare system. The John A. Hartford Foundation reports that 56% of older adults say it is difficult and stressful to navigate the health care system, and 62% believe health insurance plans come with too many confusing choices (1). Moreover, misinformation about health care coverage abounds.
Consider this scenario: You've witnessed the start of a decline in your mother's cognitive health and ability to care for her own needs, but neither you nor your family are able to care for her around the clock.
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Older adults in the U.S. are sounding the alarm on their concerns about the healthcare system. The John A. Hartford Foundation reports that 56% of older adults say it is difficult and stressful to navigate the health care system, and 62% believe health insurance plans come with too many confusing choices (1). Moreover, misinformation about health care coverage abounds.
Consider this scenario: You've witnessed the start of a decline in your mother's cognitive health and ability to care for her own needs, but neither you nor your family are able to care for her around the clock.
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3 months ago
With a market cap of $228.1 billion, Arista Networks, Inc. (ANET) develops and delivers data-driven networking solutions for AI, cloud, data center, campus, and routing environments, serving customers across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. It offers its Extensible Operating System (EOS), cloud and AI networking products, cognitive network software and services, and customer support solutions to industries including finance, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and media.
The Santa Clara, California-based company is slated to announce its fiscal Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Ahead of this event, ***** ysts expect ANET to report an adjusted EPS of $0.79, a 17.9% increase from $0.67 in the year-ago quarter. It has exceeded Wall Street's earnings expectations in the past four quarters.
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The Santa Clara, California-based company is slated to announce its fiscal Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Ahead of this event, ***** ysts expect ANET to report an adjusted EPS of $0.79, a 17.9% increase from $0.67 in the year-ago quarter. It has exceeded Wall Street's earnings expectations in the past four quarters.
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3 months ago
After two days of physical tests, theoretical classes, and cognitive work, the referees in the CBF PRO category took to the field this Wednesday (8) for activities simulating real match situations. The Refereeing Committee was joined by Ousadia FC, a team from Barcelona made up exclusively of Brazilian players that competes in the Quarta Catalana, one of the promotion divisions in Spanish football.
The president of the CBF Refereeing Committee, Sandro Meira Ricci, praised the work carried out by the referees in the activity, as well as Ousadia FC's commitment to the purpose of the session.
"It's the kind of work that is difficult to develop, because it's not easy to put real match situations into practice for referees to train. It's a different perspective; it's not a practice match for a professional team in training. And Ousadia FC was very professional and did top-level work, putting our referees into game situations such as penalties, fouls, offsides, and important decisions. We had a high-level training session today that surprised the FIFA instructors who followed the activity," said Sandro.
The training session was also celebrated by Ousadia FC. Edivando Júnior, better known as "Queixinho," thanked the CBF for the opportunity.
"I never imagined I would experience this in my life. I'm inside the training center of the Spanish national team and together with the CBF. Making a living from football is not easy. We go through countless things, and today's training gave us a new perspective on refereeing. Choosing to be a referee is not easy. There is attention to the physical work, but also to the psychological side. It's very important to be by their side, to get to know a referee up close, and to truly see that they are great people," said the number 10, who, in addition to being a player, is also the creator of the Spanish team project.
The president of the CBF Refereeing Committee, Sandro Meira Ricci, praised the work carried out by the referees in the activity, as well as Ousadia FC's commitment to the purpose of the session.
"It's the kind of work that is difficult to develop, because it's not easy to put real match situations into practice for referees to train. It's a different perspective; it's not a practice match for a professional team in training. And Ousadia FC was very professional and did top-level work, putting our referees into game situations such as penalties, fouls, offsides, and important decisions. We had a high-level training session today that surprised the FIFA instructors who followed the activity," said Sandro.
The training session was also celebrated by Ousadia FC. Edivando Júnior, better known as "Queixinho," thanked the CBF for the opportunity.
"I never imagined I would experience this in my life. I'm inside the training center of the Spanish national team and together with the CBF. Making a living from football is not easy. We go through countless things, and today's training gave us a new perspective on refereeing. Choosing to be a referee is not easy. There is attention to the physical work, but also to the psychological side. It's very important to be by their side, to get to know a referee up close, and to truly see that they are great people," said the number 10, who, in addition to being a player, is also the creator of the Spanish team project.
3 months ago
Children with physical and cognitive challenges stepped up to the plate at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night with former Phillies players as part of a partnership between Major League Baseball, Phillies Charities Inc. and the Miracle League.
The event kicked off MLB All-Star week in Philadelphia.
The Miracle League, a national nonprofit that creates opportunities for children with disabilities to play baseball, joined the Phillies for an evening designed to make young fans feel like pros. Among them were Everett and Remi, siblings born with cerebral palsy.
"This has been just a dream. These are the two biggest Phillies fans right here," said their mother, Samantha Govitz.
Kids had the chance to take swings against Phillies legend ****** ie Noles, run the bases and slide into home plate. For families, the experience was as meaningful as it was memorable.
The event kicked off MLB All-Star week in Philadelphia.
The Miracle League, a national nonprofit that creates opportunities for children with disabilities to play baseball, joined the Phillies for an evening designed to make young fans feel like pros. Among them were Everett and Remi, siblings born with cerebral palsy.
"This has been just a dream. These are the two biggest Phillies fans right here," said their mother, Samantha Govitz.
Kids had the chance to take swings against Phillies legend ****** ie Noles, run the bases and slide into home plate. For families, the experience was as meaningful as it was memorable.
4 months ago
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) is one of the best stocks for beginners to buy now. On June 24, Oracle Health and Theator partnered to bring AI-powered surgical intelligence to US operating rooms. By ****** yzing surgical video and EHR data through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, the platform automates operative reporting. This allows surgeons to generate accurate, structured reports instantly, replacing memory-based drafts that are ****** e to significant errors.
The technology understands surgical steps and safety milestones in real time, producing a finished report by the time a procedure ends. By reducing manual documentation, it eases the cognitive burden on surgical teams while ensuring more precise records. This enables surgeons to review and sign off on reports within their existing workflows.
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For health systems, this integration streams accurate data directly into clinical and financial records. This improves billing accuracy, reduces coding gaps, and provides immediate access for quality review. Having ****** yzed over 600,000 procedures, the partnership aims to standardize surgical care and enhance system-wide safety and efficiency.
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) provides information technology-related products and services to enterprises through its main business segments: Cloud and License, Hardware, and Services.
The technology understands surgical steps and safety milestones in real time, producing a finished report by the time a procedure ends. By reducing manual documentation, it eases the cognitive burden on surgical teams while ensuring more precise records. This enables surgeons to review and sign off on reports within their existing workflows.
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For health systems, this integration streams accurate data directly into clinical and financial records. This improves billing accuracy, reduces coding gaps, and provides immediate access for quality review. Having ****** yzed over 600,000 procedures, the partnership aims to standardize surgical care and enhance system-wide safety and efficiency.
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) provides information technology-related products and services to enterprises through its main business segments: Cloud and License, Hardware, and Services.
4 months ago
Lindy Li, a former Democratic fundraiser who switched party affiliation over unheeded warning signs about President Joe Biden's decline in the 2024 election, is revealing new details about the red flags the party blew by.
"Whatever was out there, it wasn't the truth. They wanted him to go, and also in my book, I will be telling people exactly who was aware of Biden's cognitive decline but pretended otherwise," Li told Fox News Digital during a phone interview.
Li, who is publishing a new book ******* led "Unburdened" later this year, adds to the picture of the internal discussions, the research, and the panic behind the scenes of the Democratic Party, indicating that Biden enjoyed only shaky support even among his own camp long before he ultimately dropped out of the 2024 election.
"Whatever was out there, it wasn't the truth. They wanted him to go, and also in my book, I will be telling people exactly who was aware of Biden's cognitive decline but pretended otherwise," Li told Fox News Digital during a phone interview.
Li, who is publishing a new book ******* led "Unburdened" later this year, adds to the picture of the internal discussions, the research, and the panic behind the scenes of the Democratic Party, indicating that Biden enjoyed only shaky support even among his own camp long before he ultimately dropped out of the 2024 election.
4 months ago
Lindy Li, a former Democratic fundraiser who switched party affiliation over unheeded warning signs about President Joe Biden's decline in the 2024 election, is revealing new details about the red flags the party blew by.
"Whatever was out there, it wasn't the truth. They wanted him to go, and also in my book, I will be telling people exactly who was aware of Biden's cognitive decline but pretended otherwise," Li told Fox News Digital during a phone interview.
Li, who is publishing a new book ***** led "Unburdened" later this year, adds to the picture of the internal discussions, the research, and the panic behind the scenes of the Democratic Party, indicating that Biden enjoyed only shaky support even among his own camp long before he ultimately dropped out of the 2024 election.
"Whatever was out there, it wasn't the truth. They wanted him to go, and also in my book, I will be telling people exactly who was aware of Biden's cognitive decline but pretended otherwise," Li told Fox News Digital during a phone interview.
Li, who is publishing a new book ***** led "Unburdened" later this year, adds to the picture of the internal discussions, the research, and the panic behind the scenes of the Democratic Party, indicating that Biden enjoyed only shaky support even among his own camp long before he ultimately dropped out of the 2024 election.
4 months ago
A woman with advanced Alzheimer's disease saw significant improvements in brain function after taking psilocybin-containing mushrooms.
That's according to a case report recently published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, which focused on an elderly woman who had been living with Alzheimer's disease for about 10 years.
The ***** anese American woman, whose name was not shared, had experienced severe functional decline for roughly five years. The Brazilian study authors described her as having advanced dementia, with very limited speech or communication, severe cognitive impairment, urinary incontinence and reduced mobility.
The Key To Living Longer Could Be Tied To A Surprising Substance, Study Suggests
She also depended on caregivers for ***** istance with daily living activities.
That's according to a case report recently published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, which focused on an elderly woman who had been living with Alzheimer's disease for about 10 years.
The ***** anese American woman, whose name was not shared, had experienced severe functional decline for roughly five years. The Brazilian study authors described her as having advanced dementia, with very limited speech or communication, severe cognitive impairment, urinary incontinence and reduced mobility.
The Key To Living Longer Could Be Tied To A Surprising Substance, Study Suggests
She also depended on caregivers for ***** istance with daily living activities.
9 months ago
The faster you go on a bike or in a car, the more things appear to visually stream past. Your brain synthesizes this “optic flow” to estimate your speed relative to a cognitive map of your surroundings. Bats face an ******* ogous navigation task as they fly through their environments, except they rely on acoustic inputs as they echolocate in the dark. How they synthesize the myriad individual echoes into a coherent perception of speed relative to surroundings has been a mystery.
A study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B reported evidence that echolocating bats are using acoustic
A study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B reported evidence that echolocating bats are using acoustic
1 yr. ago
I’m normally a big fan of yours, but you’ve taken this comment completely out of context. The reference concerns high performance sports performance. Learning the academic foundations in primary school is a very different cognitive endeavor to elite sporting achievement.
