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SEMI and Silicon Catalyst Aim to Accelerate Global Semiconductor Innovation With Strategic Partnership
MILPITAS, California, Sept. 3 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release from its member company Silicon Catalyst:
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SEMI and Silicon Catalyst Aim to Accelerate Global Semiconductor Innovation with Strategic Partnership
Memorandum of Understanding Signed at SEMICON Taiwan 2026 Expands Access to Global Startup Innovation and Industry Resources
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TAIPEI, Taiwan - SEMI, the global industry association connecting the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, and Silicon Catalyst, the world's only accelerator
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MILPITAS, California, Sept. 3 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release from its member company Silicon Catalyst:
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SEMI and Silicon Catalyst Aim to Accelerate Global Semiconductor Innovation with Strategic Partnership
Memorandum of Understanding Signed at SEMICON Taiwan 2026 Expands Access to Global Startup Innovation and Industry Resources
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TAIPEI, Taiwan - SEMI, the global industry association connecting the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, and Silicon Catalyst, the world's only acceleratorfocused exclusively on semiconductor innovation, today announced a global strategic partnership designed to accelerate innovation and strengthen connections between semiconductor hardware startups, investors, manufacturers, and technology leaders worldwide. The partnership was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at SEMICON Taiwan 2026.
As the pace of technological advancement accelerates in the AI era, semiconductor companies increasingly require faster access to emerging technologies, new business models, and breakthrough innovations. Through this partnership, SEMI and Silicon Catalyst will create new opportunities for collaboration between established industry leaders and the next generation of semiconductor innovators.
"Artificial intelligence is reshaping the semiconductor landscape and increasing the speed at which innovation must move," said Ajit Manocha, President and CEO of SEMI. "By partnering with Silicon Catalyst, we are creating a powerful global platform that connects semiconductor startups with the industry's leading companies, investors, and manufacturing ecosystem. This initiative reflects SEMI's commitment to helping our members identify emerging technologies faster and accelerate the innovation needed to transform tomorrow."
The partnership will initially launch through activities in Taiwan, the Americas, and Europe, with plans to extend participation opportunities to SEMI members across all regions globally. Through SEMI's global platform, members will gain access to Silicon Catalyst's portfolio of startups and innovation ecosystem, while Silicon Catalyst companies will benefit from connections to SEMI's worldwide network of member companies, investors, technology partners, and industry resources.
"This partnership brings together two organizations committed to advancing semiconductor innovation," said Pete Rodriguez, CEO of Silicon Catalyst. "By combining Silicon Catalyst's startup ecosystem with SEMI's global industry network, we can help accelerate the commercialization of breakthrough technologies and create new opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, and established industry leaders alike."
As part of the collaboration, Silicon Catalyst and SEMI will co-organize startup-focused programs and events at SEMICON exhibitions worldwide, including Startup Zones, venture and investor engagement programs, and technology showcase opportunities. These initiatives will begin at the SEMICON Taiwan 2026 Silicon Startups Zone and expand to other major SEMICON events, creating a global pathway for startup engagement across the semiconductor value chain.
"Taiwan has successfully demonstrated the value of connecting startups, investors, and industry leaders through SEMI's ecosystem," said Terry Tsao, Global Chief Marketing Officer and President of SEMI Taiwan. "This partnership builds on that foundation and creates a scalable model that can be deployed across the SEMI global network, enabling greater collaboration and innovation throughout the semiconductor industry."
Key Takeaways on SEMI and Silicon Catalyst Startup Partnership
* Global strategic partnership designed to accelerate innovation in the AI era
* SEMI members gain access to Silicon Catalyst startups and innovation ecosystem
* Silicon Catalyst startups benefit from connections to SEMI's worldwide network
* Manifested in startup-focused activities at SEMICON exhibitions worldwide
Founded in 2015, Silicon Catalyst is the only accelerator focused exclusively on semiconductor hardware companies and has engaged with more than 5,000 semiconductor startups worldwide, resulting in over 1,500 startups applying, while supporting over 150 portfolio companies admitted. Its ecosystem includes strategic relationships with leading semiconductor companies and technology providers across the global supply chain.
The partnership supports SEMI's mission to advance the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain by fostering collaboration, accelerating innovation, and strengthening the global semiconductor ecosystem.
Silicon Catalyst Ventures Keynote at SEMICON Taiwan 2026
Shih-Wei Sun, Founding Managing Director of Silicon Catalyst Ventures and board member of Silicon Catalyst, will deliver the opening keynote address at SEMICON Taiwan, Venture Day, September 4th. He encourages any local Taiwanese startups to apply to Silicon Catalyst and will be available after his keynote address to speak with any entrepreneurial teams interested in learning about the Silicon Catalyst Accelerator.
Dr. Sun has many decades of semiconductor industry experience, including his role as CEO of UMC and founder of Silicon Catalyst Ventures. His Venture Day presentation, entitled "Accelerating Semiconductor Startups Through a Global Innovation Ecosystem" will take place at the Grand Hilai Taipei (6F).
As part of SEMICON Taiwan 2026, SEMI Venture Day is a curated platform connecting innovative startups with corporate VCs, strategic investors, and semiconductor industry leaders to foster investment and collaboration.
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About SEMI
SEMI(R) is the global industry association connecting over 4,000 companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON(R) expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members' business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.
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About Silicon Catalyst - "It's about what's next"(R)
Silicon Catalyst is the world's only accelerator focused exclusively on accelerating semiconductor hardware solutions, built on a comprehensive coalition of in-kind and strategic partners to dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of development. With a world-class network of mentors to advise startups, Silicon Catalyst is helping new semiconductor companies address the challenges in moving from idea to realization. The Accelerator supplies startups with access to design tools, silicon devices, networking, and a path to funding, banking and marketing acumen to successfully launch and grow their companies' novel technology solutions. Having established itself as the gold standard for semiconductor hardware startups, Silicon Catalyst's unique model has been expanded on a global basis to Israel, the UK, the European Union, Australia, Japan and Malaysia, in conjunction with government-backed regional ChipStart programs.
The Silicon Catalyst Angels (SCA) was established in July 2019 as a separate organization to provide access to seed-stage and Series A funding for Silicon Catalyst Portfolio Companies. In February of 2024, Silicon Catalyst Ventures (SCV) was launched to fund early-stage startups accepted into the Accelerator's two-year program. Silicon Catalyst Angels and Silicon Catalyst Ventures have already made over 100 investments in semiconductor hardware companies. More information is available at www.siliconcatalyst.com.
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Original text here: https://www.semi.org/en/semi-press-release/semi-and-silicon-catalyst-aim-to-accelerate-global-semiconductor-innovation-with-strategic-partnership
[Category: Electronic Products]
Middle-Class Americans Unsure of and Misinformed on How They Will Pay for Long-Term Care, ACLI Finds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following news release:
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Middle-Class Americans Unsure of and Misinformed on How They Will Pay for Long-Term Care, ACLI Finds
39% of middle-income Americans plan to use Medicare to pay for long-term care, even though Medicare does not cover these expenses
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The latest edition of the American Council of Life Insurers' (ACLI) Financial Resilience Index and accompanying survey reveals urgent gaps in middle-class Americans' understanding of and plans for paying for long-term care.
The survey, conducted by YouGov, found
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The American Council of Life Insurers issued the following news release:
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Middle-Class Americans Unsure of and Misinformed on How They Will Pay for Long-Term Care, ACLI Finds
39% of middle-income Americans plan to use Medicare to pay for long-term care, even though Medicare does not cover these expenses
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The latest edition of the American Council of Life Insurers' (ACLI) Financial Resilience Index and accompanying survey reveals urgent gaps in middle-class Americans' understanding of and plans for paying for long-term care.
The survey, conducted by YouGov, foundthat 39% of middle-class Americans plan to use Medicare to cover their long-term care in retirement, even though Medicare explicitly does not cover the expenses associated with long-term care. An additional 23% have not thought about how they will pay for long-term care, meaning that a significant majority of Americans are financially unprepared for health challenges as they age.
The gap in long-term care planning comes as the ACLI survey also finds that 46% of middle-class Americans over 61 are concerned about their ability to afford healthcare services over the next year, underscoring both the immediate challenge for seniors of affording care and the long-term lack of planning across all ages to pay for it.
"Nearly all Baby Boomers have reached retirement age, Americans are living longer than ever before, and the increasing cost of in-home care is significantly out-pacing inflation, which creates an intersecting set of trends that may create significant financial challenges," said David Chavern, President & CEO of ACLI. "Long-term care is an essential part of sound retirement planning to protect retirement savings from unexpected costs. It's critical that Americans understand their long-term care insurance options, which can help them maintain financial independence and dignity of choice by covering the costs of a nursing home, assisted living, or at-home care."
Financial Resilience Ticks Down as Financial Challenges Take Root
In addition to the gaps in middle-class Americans' understanding of and plans for paying for long-term care, the survey found that 46% of middle-class Americans are concerned about being able to afford daily essentials. These concerns are reflected in the Q2 Index, which fell 10 points between Q1 and Q2 2026. While the Headline Index remains at modestly positive score of +10, indicating that middle-class financial resilience is still reasonably strong relative to historical norms, the pace of improvements is slowing.
The downward movement in the Headline Index in the second quarter reflects another emerging financial challenge for middle-class households: slowing wage growth and persistent inflation. Inflation has outpaced wage growth since April, and this wage-price dynamic is a key reason for the decline in Headline Index in Q2.
The Cost Resilience Index declined two points to a score of -4, as cost pressures remain slightly higher than historical norms. Despite this big-picture view on cost pressures, higher energy prices in Q2 created acute cost pressures for middle-class households with rising gas prices pushing the 'Essentials' score farther into negative territory.
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About the Financial Resilience Index
ACLI's Financial Resilience Index, which is released quarterly, measures the ability of the middle-class to manage life's challenges and plan for a stable future. The index tracks 26 different variables that represent typical cost pressures for middle-class households (like housing, gas and childcare) through the Cost Resilience Index and the financial resources that are available to meet them (like income, access to credit and retirement assets) through the Resource Resilience Index. By tracking the direction and magnitude of cost pressures and resources, the index reflects how middle-class financial resilience changes over time, and what is driving improvement or decline.
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About the Financial Resilience Survey
ACLI's Financial Resilience Survey is a nationally representative survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of ACLI, as a complement to the Financial Resilience Index. The survey explores how middle-class respondents understand their own financial resilience by asking questions about economic mobility, financial stressors, financial stability, and safety nets. The quarterly survey consists of two questions about financial resilience, one recurring question that will be asked at the same time each year and one that will vary within the larger theme of middle-class financial health, stress, and resilience. Respondents of all household income levels respond to the survey, with reporting focused on middle-class respondents - those earning $50,000-$150,000 in annual household income.
ACLI's latest Financial Resilience Survey was conducted online within the United States by YouGov on behalf of ACLI from August 6 - 11, 2026 among 3,582 adults. The survey sample includes 1,404 respondents from middle-class households as well as 1,432 respondents from lower-income households and 341 respondents from upper-income households. The report and related materials only highlight comparisons between subgroups that are statistically significant. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables and subgroup sample sizes, please contact ACLI.
For more information about both the index and the survey please visit: Financial Resilience Index.
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About ACLI
The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) is the leading trade association driving public policy and advocacy on behalf of the life insurance industry. 90 million American families rely on the life insurance industry for financial protection and retirement security. ACLI's member companies are dedicated to protecting consumers' financial wellbeing through life insurance, annuities, retirement plans, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, reinsurance, and dental, vision and other supplemental benefits. ACLI's 275 member companies represent 94 percent of industry assets in the United States.
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Original text here: https://www.acli.com/posting/nr26-045
[Category: Insurance]
Fierce Network to Host Keynote Panel on Convergence at CCA's 2026 Annual Convention
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Competitive Carriers Association issued the following news release:
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Fierce Network to Host Keynote Panel on Convergence at CCA's 2026 Annual Convention
Mobile carriers and communications service stakeholders from across the nation will soon convene at CCA's 2026 Annual Convention, September 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The conference will feature an educational program focused on strategies for generating revenue, enhancing business practices, and improving the customer experience, including a keynote panel produced by Fierce Network entitled, "Surviving
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Competitive Carriers Association issued the following news release:
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Fierce Network to Host Keynote Panel on Convergence at CCA's 2026 Annual Convention
Mobile carriers and communications service stakeholders from across the nation will soon convene at CCA's 2026 Annual Convention, September 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The conference will feature an educational program focused on strategies for generating revenue, enhancing business practices, and improving the customer experience, including a keynote panel produced by Fierce Network entitled, "SurvivingConvergence: Why Broadband Has Become Essential to the Future of Regional Operators."
Panelists will explore the ways in which regional operators are leaning on broadband, expanding beyond wireless, and building broader connectivity businesses. Whether through fiber, fixed wireless, partnerships, or a combination of approaches, this session will examine the ways network operators are connecting customers and the business and policy implications that are emerging.
Speakers include:
* Monica Alleven, Executive Editor, Wireless, Fierce Network - moderator
* Claude Aiken, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Legal Officer, NextLink
* Mike Calabrese, VP of Worldwide Sales, Tarana Wireless
* Suzy Hays, President & CEO, C Spire
* Michael Perchonok, Principal, EY-Parthenon, Ernst & Young LLP
* Michael Prior, Executive Chairman of the Board, ATN International8
"It is always a pleasure to have Fierce Network back to host a keynote panel - this time focused on convergence, which is an important topic not only for CCA members, but also for the broader industry," said CCA President & CEO Tim Donovan. "To remain competitive, it is more important than ever for companies to leverage the technologies and resources available to keep customers connected and supported. CCA and its members are extremely focused on the evolving policy and business landscape surrounding convergence, and I look forward to hearing the timely insights from this panel of experts and the discussions it will spark throughout the show."
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About Competitive Carriers Association
Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) is the leading association for competitive communications service providers and stakeholders across the United States. Members range from small, rural carriers serving fewer than 5,000 customers to regional and nationwide providers serving millions, as well as vendors and suppliers delivering products and services throughout the communications ecosystem. In 2027, CCA's Policy Summit will be held in Washington DC on February 9, and the Annual Convention will take place September 13-15 in Palm Springs, CA. Visit ccamobile.org and on X, @CCAMobile and #CCA2026.
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Original text here: https://www.ccamobile.org/fierce-network-to-host-keynote-panel-on-convergence-at-ccas-2026-annual-convention
[Category: Telecommunications]
American Academy of Neurology: In Canada, Immigration Status is Associated With Length of ICU Stay After Stroke
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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In Canada, immigration status is associated with length of ICU stay after stroke
Highlights:
* Among people who have a stroke in Canada, immigrants were admitted to the ICU at similar rates as long-term residents or people born in Canada.
* Immigrants were more likely to have longer stays in the ICU than long-term residents.
* Immigrants were younger, had milder strokes and were less likely to receive treatments to restore blood flow.
* Immigrants were more likely to receive
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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In Canada, immigration status is associated with length of ICU stay after stroke
Highlights:
* Among people who have a stroke in Canada, immigrants were admitted to the ICU at similar rates as long-term residents or people born in Canada.
* Immigrants were more likely to have longer stays in the ICU than long-term residents.
* Immigrants were younger, had milder strokes and were less likely to receive treatments to restore blood flow.
* Immigrants were more likely to receivelife-sustaining treatments like ventilators or feeding tubes.
* The difference in use of life-sustaining treatments was small and should be interpreted with caution, researchers say.
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Among people who have a stroke in Canada, immigrants were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) at similar rates as long-term residents or people who were born in Canada, but they were more likely to have longer stays in the ICU, according to a study published September 2, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
People were defined as immigrants if they were born outside Canada and arrived in the country after 1985. They were compared to people born in Canada or who immigrated before 1985, called long-term residents.
"Immigration status is recognized as a key social determinant of health, and with the number of immigrants increasing around the world in recent decades due to war, persecution and climate change, we wanted to take a closer look at how immigration status may be associated with stroke care," said study author Manav V. Vyas, MBBS, PhD, of St. Michael's Hospital-Unity Health Toronto and the University of Toronto and a member of the American Academy of Neurology.
For the study, researchers looked at records for all people hospitalized with an ischemic stroke in Ontario, Canada, from 2014 to 2023. Ischemic stroke is the most common kind of stroke. It is caused when blood flow is blocked to part of the brain.
The study examined who received treatments to restore blood flow, either through clot-busting drugs or clot removal procedures. It also looked at who was admitted to the ICU, how long they stayed in the ICU and who received breathing support and feeding tubes.
Of the 85,507 people in the study, 12.9% were immigrants. Immigrants were younger, with an average age of 69 compared to 76 for the long-term residents. The immigrants had less severe strokes on average.
Regarding stroke care treatments, immigrants were less likely to receive treatments to restore blood flow than long-term residents, at 17.2% compared to 18.0%. They had slightly higher rates of life-sustaining treatments, including breathing support through a ventilator, at 6.5% versus 5.3%, and feeding tube placement, at 3.0% versus 1.9%.
There was no difference in how often immigrants and long-term residents were admitted to the ICU. But of those who were in the ICU, immigrants had longer stays, an average of 5.6 days compared to 3.8 days for long-term residents. After adjusting for other factors that could affect length of stay, such as age, stroke severity and other health conditions, researchers found that immigrants were 30% more likely to have a longer stay in the ICU.
The researchers didn't find any differences in stroke care between hospitals that cared for a higher-than-average proportion of immigrants and those hospitals that cared for a lower-than-average proportion.
"Possible reasons for the longer stays in the ICU could be language barriers and differences in attitudes toward end-of-life care among various cultural and religious practices," Vyas said. "Fewer immigrants had palliative care consultations, or specialized care focused on comfort and quality of life, than long-term residents, which could help explain the longer ICU stays. Improving access to interpreter services and creating educational opportunities for staff to understand cultural practices could help reduce these differences in length of ICU stays."
Vyas noted that the differences in life-sustaining treatments were small and were not adjusted for factors such as patient age, so this information should be interpreted with caution. Another limitation of the study was that some information on treatments to restore blood flow, such as timing and complications, was not available.
The study (https://www.neurology.org/journal/wnl) was supported by IC/ES in Ontario, the PSI Foundation and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Discover more about stroke at BrainHealth.com, a free public resource from the American Academy of Neurology. It offers a website, podcast, and books, connecting you with trusted information from the world's leading experts in brain health. Follow BrainHealth.com on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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The American Academy of Neurology is the leading voice in brain health. As the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 44,000 members, the AAN provides access to the latest news, science and research affecting neurology for patients, caregivers, physicians and professionals alike. The AAN's mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, headache and migraine.
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Original text here: https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/5364
[Category: Medical]
ASTM Workshop on Wear Testing in Joint Replacements Invites Papers
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASTM Workshop on Wear Testing in Joint Replacements Invites Papers
Presentations are invited for ASTM International's Workshop on Future Directions for Third-Body and Roughened Counterface Wear Testing in Joint Replacements: Clinical, Laboratory, and Standards Perspectives, to be held May 4, 2027, in Rosemont, Ill. The
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WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASTM Workshop on Wear Testing in Joint Replacements Invites Papers
Presentations are invited for ASTM International's Workshop on Future Directions for Third-Body and Roughened Counterface Wear Testing in Joint Replacements: Clinical, Laboratory, and Standards Perspectives, to be held May 4, 2027, in Rosemont, Ill. Theevent is sponsored by ASTM International's medical and surgical materials and devices committee (F04) and will be held in conjunction with the committee's standards development meetings.
As orthopedic implant technologies continue to evolve, there is growing interest in expanding standardized laboratory wear testing beyond current guidance for metal-on-polyethylene hip replacements. This workshop will provide a forum for standards-development experts to discuss future directions for Mode 3 (third-body wear) and roughened counterface wear testing across hip, knee, and shoulder joint replacement systems.
The workshop will focus on identifying technical considerations, knowledge gaps, and opportunities for future ASTM standards development related to third-body wear testing and roughened counterface methodologies. Discussions will help establish a shared technical foundation for future revisions to ASTM F3738 and related standards activities.
Presentations are invited on topics including, but not limited to:
* Current scope, applications, and limitations of ASTM F3738-25;
* Clinical observations and retrieval analyses that may inform laboratory wear test development;
* Regulatory perspectives on Mode 3 (third-body wear) and roughened counterface wear testing in device evaluation and submissions;
* Laboratory methods for Mode 3 wear testing of knee joint and shoulder joint replacements;
* Laboratory methods for roughened counterface wear testing;
* Joint-specific considerations, including contact mechanics, bearing geometry, kinematics, materials, loading conditions, and wear mechanisms;
* Surface damage mechanisms and implications for coated or surface-modified implant materials, and;
* Standards gaps, validation needs, and future directions for wear testing methodologies.
To participate in the workshop, those interested should submit a 250 to 300-word abstract pertaining to the above topics to the workshop chairs Workshop Chairs, Elizabeth Hippensteel and Leah Guenther, no later than Dec. 1, 2026.
For more information about this symposium, please visit: https://go.astm.org/wear-testing-in-joint-replacements-workshop.
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Original text here: https://www.astm.org/news/press-releases/wear-testing-in-joint-replacements-workshop
[Category: Materials Management]
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY PUBLISHES KIDNEY HEALTH GUIDANCE FOR NEPHROLOGY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR-KIDNEY-METABOLIC SYNDROME
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release:
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY PUBLISHES KIDNEY HEALTH GUIDANCE FOR NEPHROLOGY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR-KIDNEY-METABOLIC SYNDROME
Highlights
* The ASN Kidney Health Guidance (KHG) on the Cardiovascular-KidneyMetabolic Syndrome and accompanying Executive Summary provide practical guidance to nephrology health care professionals for the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, with special attention directed toward individualizing
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release:
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF NEPHROLOGY PUBLISHES KIDNEY HEALTH GUIDANCE FOR NEPHROLOGY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR-KIDNEY-METABOLIC SYNDROME
Highlights
* The ASN Kidney Health Guidance (KHG) on the Cardiovascular-KidneyMetabolic Syndrome and accompanying Executive Summary provide practical guidance to nephrology health care professionals for the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, with special attention directed toward individualizingtreatment approaches for patients with kidney diseases.
* The new KHG frames essential aspects of care across the CKM syndrome and emphasizes the clinical and biological interconnectedness of metabolic health, kidney diseases, and cardiovascular diseases, including simultaneous cardiovascular and kidney risk assessment.
* The ASN KHG complements the recently published 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome by highlighting the common risk factors, overlapping pathophysiology, and evidence-based pharmacological therapies shared between kidney, metabolic, and cardiovascular diseases.
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American Society of Nephrology (ASN) released its latest Kidney Health Guidance (KHG) on the Cardiovascular-KidneyMetabolic (CKM) Syndrome in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN) today. The new KHG provides health care professionals with practical guidance for their role in the diagnosis and treatment of the CKM syndrome, emphasizing the interconnected relationship between metabolic risk factors such as obesity and diabetes, kidney diseases, and cardiovascular diseases.
While the recent publication of the 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-KidneyMetabolic Syndrome represents an important advance in the recognition and management of the CKM syndrome, the ASN KHG highlights the central role kidney diseases play across the four stages of CKM syndrome, including how it contributes to chronic inflammation and endothelial dysfunction, thereby increasing cardiovascular risk. The KHG emphasizes the vital role of nephrology health care professionals in the early identification and timely implementation of evidence-based therapies to improve kidney and cardiometabolic health.
"With CKD present in three of the four stages of C KM syndrome, nephrology health professionals will play a significant role in coordinating and leading the care of a vast population of patients across the CKM syndrome," said Nisha Bansal, MD, FASN, Division of Nephrology, University of Washington, and KHG co-lead. "The Kidney Health Guidance provides an initial clinical roadmap to ensure we are diagnosing and addressing all aspects of CKM care in a coordinated and holistic manner with our cardiovascular and metabolic health colleagues."
The ASN KHG provides a framework for kidney and cardiovascular risk assessment and strategies to manage CKD across the CKM spectrum, including:
* Consideration of CKD staging and disease heterogeneity, disease progression, and risk factors (e.g., age, social determinants of health) in the diagnosis and management of CKM
* Integration of healthy lifestyle behavior changes (e.g., achieving a healthy weight, avoiding tobacco use, encouraging physical activity, reducing sedentary time, getting healthy sleep, and following a low-sodium healthy dietary pattern)
* Utilization of foundational and novel pharmacotherapies, including multiple therapies offering significant cardiovascular and kidney benefits, and consideration of single or combination therapies depending on patient comorbidities and long-term kidney and cardiovascular risks
* Addressing special populations within kidney diseases, including individuals with advanced CKD, kidney failure requiring dialysis, kidney transplant recipients, younger and older age groups, and nonmetabolic etiologies like glomerular diseases
KHG CKM Workgroup co-chair Alexander Chang, MD, MS, Professor in the Department of Nephrology at Geisinger College of Health Sciences in Danville, Pennsylvania, emphasized the importance of cardiovascular assessment in all patients with CKD and the need for shared decision-making when data to guide care are limited.
"We should be evaluating cardiovascular risk in all of those different conditions too, because patients could benefit from CKM therapies," Chang said. "Therapies with cardiometabolic benefits may have to be used with a little bit more caution and on an individualized basis. It is important for nephrologists to assess and discuss with patients any potential benefits and risks and be candid about what uncertainties exist."
The KHG also notes the substantial progress made with foundational and novel therapies with the potential to improve cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic outcomes, while recognizing the persistent, significant evidence gaps that exist and highlighting critical avenues for future research.
"Recognizing the CKM syndrome as a continuum of comorbidities, with CKD at the center, will catalyze new robust research and randomized clinical trials to establish clear, cost-effective screening protocols, and validated biomarker thresholds tailored specifically to patients with kidney disease," said Crystal Gadegbeku, MD, FASN, ASN President-Elect. "This new research must also address historically underrepresented and vulnerable populations, including individuals with advanced CKD, kidney failure requiring dialysis, kidney transplant recipients, younger and older age groups, and non-metabolic etiologies like glomerular diseases."
The article, titled "ASN Kidney Health Guidance on the Cardiovascular-KidneyMetabolic Syndrome (https://www.ovid.com/jnls/jasn/fulltext/10.1681/asn.0000000646~asn-kidney-health-guidance-on-the-outpatient-management-of)," will appear online at www.jasn.org on September 2, 2026, DOI: 10.1681/ASN.0000001231.
The Executive Summary, titled "Executive Summary of ASN Kidney Health Guidance on the Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome," will appear online at www.jasn.org on September 2, 2026, DOI: 10.1681/ASN.0000001230.
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Since 1966, ASN has been leading the fight to prevent, treat, and cure kidney diseases throughout the world by educating health professionals and scientists, advancing research and innovation, communicating new knowledge and advocating for the highest quality care for patients. ASN has more than 20,000 members representing 138 countries. For more information, visit www.asn- online.org and follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky.
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Original text here: https://www.asn-online.org/about/press/releases/ASN_PR_20260902_KHGfiNAL9.1.26.pdf
[Category: Medical]
AFIA, GEAPS Sign Agreement to Expand Educational Opportunities
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release:
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AFIA, GEAPS Sign Agreement to Expand Educational Opportunities
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last week aimed at expanding the educational and professional development opportunities available to members of both organizations.
The AFIA, the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release:
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AFIA, GEAPS Sign Agreement to Expand Educational Opportunities
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) and the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last week aimed at expanding the educational and professional development opportunities available to members of both organizations.
The AFIA, the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animalfood industry and its suppliers; and GEAPS, an international association of grain handling and processing professionals, will collaborate to connect their members with select educational courses, industry events and other resources offered by each association. The organizations will also coordinate enrollment processes and jointly promote eligible opportunities to their respective memberships.
"We are excited to partner with GEAPS to expand the programs and educational opportunities available to our members," said AFIA's Chief Operating Officer Megan Provost. "By bringing together the strengths and expertise of our two organizations, we can provide industry professionals with more resources to grow their knowledge, build their skills and support the continued success of the feed and grain industries."
"GEAPS and AFIA share a strong commitment to supporting the professionals and businesses that keep the agricultural supply chain moving," said GEAPS Chief Executive Officer John Caupert. "The grain, grain processing and animal feed industries are closely connected, and this partnership creates opportunities for employees to access educational programming, exchange knowledge and build relationships by combining our strengths and resources. We're excited about the potential of this partnership and the greater value it will bring to members of both organizations."
Under the MOU, eligible GEAPS members can access AFIA's training modules and professional growth opportunities, such as the biennial Feed Industry Institute, as well as access AFIA's premier industry events, like the Liquid Feed Symposium and the Equipment Manufacturers Conference, for a discounted rate. Reciprocally, AFIA members will receive a discounted rate for GEAPS' Online Learning modules and attendance to the GEAPS Exchange and GEAPS Leadership Conference. The organizations will announce specific eligible programs and registration information as they become available.
In the making for over a year, this partnership builds on the organizations' shared commitment to providing practical education that supports experts to strengthen their operations, develop their workforces and respond to evolving challenges throughout the feed and grain sectors.
To learn more about AFIA's educational programs and upcoming events, visit afia.org/events. Additional information about GEAPS' educational offerings is available at geaps.com.
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URL: Grain Elevator and Processing Society
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Original text here: https://www.afia.org/news/news-release-items/afia-geaps-sign-agreement-to-expand-educational-opportunities/
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