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UCLA Researchers Receive $2.1 Million Grant to Study Pregnancy-Related Heart Injury
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 21 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA researchers receive $2.1 million grant to study pregnancy-related heart injury
Mansoureh Eghbali, professor in the department of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine at UCLA, has received a four-year R01 grant of $2,127,176 from the National Institutes of Health to investigate the role of the miR98 molecule in myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury during pregnancy. Eghbali also directs the department's physician-scientist training program and its basic science training environment. Her application
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LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 21 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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UCLA researchers receive $2.1 million grant to study pregnancy-related heart injury
Mansoureh Eghbali, professor in the department of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine at UCLA, has received a four-year R01 grant of $2,127,176 from the National Institutes of Health to investigate the role of the miR98 molecule in myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury during pregnancy. Eghbali also directs the department's physician-scientist training program and its basic science training environment. Her applicationreceived an exceptional rank in the 5th percentile.
Pregnancy places significant strain on the cardiovascular system, and some women develop ischemic complications. During the third trimester, the heart is particularly vulnerable to reduced blood flow and potential injury when blood flow is restored. Despite the seriousness of these complications, the biological mechanisms underlying them have remained poorly understood, in part due to a lack of research models that accurately reflect what occurs in pregnant patients.
"I am incredibly excited about this award," Eghbali said. "It started nearly 15 years ago when I developed the first animal model of pregnancy that mimics the cardiac ischemic complications observed in pregnant women during the third trimester. It took many years of persistence and many submissions to bring this project to where it is now, and I am thrilled that my perseverance has finally paid off."
The project brings together obstetrician-gynecologists and cardiologists from six leading programs across the country that care for pregnant women with cardiovascular complications: UCLA, New York University, UC Irvine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine, and the University of Missouri.
Co-investigator Yalda Afshar, MD, and associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the division of maternal fetal medicine at UCLA, and co-director of the UCLA cardio-obstetrics program. Afshar is a physician-scientist whose clinical and research interests center on high-risk pregnancy, prenatal ultrasound, genetic testing, placentation, and cardiovascular disease. Her translational laboratory integrates cutting-edge prenatal maternal-fetal imaging, underlying genetic predispositions, and environmental clues to elucidate congenital heart disease and the placenta-heart axis.
Eghbali also credited Lejla Medzikovic, a project scientist in the Eghbali Lab, for playing a major role in developing the project and securing the award. "Her contributions were instrumental to the success of this proposal," she said.
With this funding, Eghbali and her collaborators will build on the animal model to further define how miR98 contributes to myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury in pregnancy, with the goal of informing future strategies to protect the health of pregnant women with cardiovascular disease.
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Original text here: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/ucla-researchers-receive-21-million-grant-study-pregnancy-4
[Category: Medical]
Ropes & Gray Represented TSG Consumer in Acquisition of Majority Stake in Saltair
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Represented TSG Consumer in Acquisition of Majority Stake in Saltair
Ropes & Gray represented TSG Consumer in its definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Saltair, a Los Angeles-based body care brand.
The transaction was announced on July 30.
Founded in 1986, TSG Consumer is a leading consumer-focused private equity firm with approximately $14 billion in assets under management.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The Ropes & Gray team included private
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Represented TSG Consumer in Acquisition of Majority Stake in Saltair
Ropes & Gray represented TSG Consumer in its definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Saltair, a Los Angeles-based body care brand.
The transaction was announced on July 30.
Founded in 1986, TSG Consumer is a leading consumer-focused private equity firm with approximately $14 billion in assets under management.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The Ropes & Gray team included privateequity partner Elizabeth Gallucci, tax partners Pamela Glazier and Alyssa Kollmeyer, and executive compensation & employee benefits partner Kyle Higley.
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URL: TSG Consumer
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/08/ropes-gray-represented-tsg-consumer-in-acquisition-of-majority-stake-in-saltair
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Ropes & Gray Advised Genstar Capital on Acquisition of Oncourse Home Solutions
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advised Genstar Capital on Acquisition of Oncourse Home Solutions
Ropes & Gray represented Genstar Capital in its agreement to acquire Oncourse Home Solutions, a provider of home infrastructure warranties, from Apax Partners. The transaction was announced on Aug. 19. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 1992, Oncourse protects the critical home infrastructure that homeowners rely on, including water, sewer, gas, and electric lines, in-home plumbing, and home systems and appliances.
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ropes & Gray Advised Genstar Capital on Acquisition of Oncourse Home Solutions
Ropes & Gray represented Genstar Capital in its agreement to acquire Oncourse Home Solutions, a provider of home infrastructure warranties, from Apax Partners. The transaction was announced on Aug. 19. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Founded in 1992, Oncourse protects the critical home infrastructure that homeowners rely on, including water, sewer, gas, and electric lines, in-home plumbing, and home systems and appliances.The company serves more than two million customers across 48 states, reaching homeowners through exclusive affinity partnerships and a growing direct-to-consumer channel.
Genstar is a leading private equity firm that has been actively investing in high-quality companies for over 35 years. Based in San Francisco, Genstar works in partnership with its management teams and its network of strategic advisors to transform its portfolio companies into industry-leading businesses.
Genstar currently has approximately $51 billion of assets under management and targets investments focused on targeted segments of the financial services, industrials, healthcare, and software industries.
The team was led by private equity partner Elizabeth Gallucci and associate Anna Park, and included finance partners Patricia Lynch and Chris Poggi, private equity counsel Amy Olson, tax partner Brandon Dunn, executive compensation & employee benefits partner Kyle Higley, employment partner Richard Kidd, litigation & enforcement partner Jackie Grise, and IP transactions partner Emily Karlberg.
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URL: Genstar Capital
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Original text here: https://www.ropesgray.com/en/news-and-events/news/2026/08/ropes-gray-advised-genstar-capital-on-acquisition-of-oncourse-home-solutions
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: FBI and NCAA Team Up Against Exploitation Targeting Student-Athletes - 5 Steps for Your School
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 20, 2026:
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FBI and NCAA Team Up Against Exploitation Targeting Student-Athletes: 5 Steps for Your School
With NIL and marketing deals becoming more common for student-athletes, the FBI and NCAA want schools to educate student-athletes on how to protect themselves from financial or sexual exploitation. In an August 10 joint public statement, both institutions warned about cyber-enabled schemes targeting student-athletes, particularly those whose public visibility has increased through athletic
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 20, 2026:
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FBI and NCAA Team Up Against Exploitation Targeting Student-Athletes: 5 Steps for Your School
With NIL and marketing deals becoming more common for student-athletes, the FBI and NCAA want schools to educate student-athletes on how to protect themselves from financial or sexual exploitation. In an August 10 joint public statement, both institutions warned about cyber-enabled schemes targeting student-athletes, particularly those whose public visibility has increased through athleticparticipation and the promotional agreements that may come along with that new celebrity status. The notice calls on schools to ensure students have FBI resources and to strengthen their reporting protocols and support programs. This Insight will cover everything you need to know about the announcement and how your school can respond effectively.
New Celebrity Status
Student-athletes are a growing target for scammers because their public profiles, online exposure, and potential revenues can create leverage for threats to disclose private images or information. As more athletes consider NIL or other deals, the FBI warns they face increased exposure to impersonation, credential-theft, extortion, or image-based abuse.
Do you have a plan if a student discloses that a private image or their financial information has been exploited? The joint FBI and NCAA notice specifically asks coaches, compliance staff, and athletic-department leadership to review resources and develop a plan to respond to these types of incidents. Athletic department staff may be the first trusted resource a student-athlete approaches after receiving a threatening communication.
Warning Signs + FBI Recommendations
The FBI notice provided several examples of schemes targeting student-athletes:
* Unsolicited text messages claiming that an account will be disabled unless the recipient provides a verification code
* Unsolicited emails reporting an alleged new account login and directing the recipient to a password-reset link
* Requests for a verification code, temporary password, PIN-reset code, payment, identifying information, or additional images
* Communications that threaten disclosure or distribution of private images unless the student complies with demands
Schools should consider setting a response plan for when an athlete reports suspected exploitation, potential extortion, or account compromise. That includes identifying the offices and staff responsible for intake, documentation, rapid-response, and support when these incidents occur.
The FBI advises student-athletes who are victims of exploitation to:
* Avoid clicking links or opening unknown files
* Stop communicating with the suspected offender
* Decline demands for payment, identity verification, or additional content
* Keep and do not delete messages, emails, screenshots, account details, and images as evidence
* Report the matter promptly
As students report such incidents to a trusted resource, schools should have in place a plan to determine quickly the appropriate legal, law enforcement, institutional, and other next steps.
The FBI notice cautions that paying an offender or otherwise complying with demands doesn't prevent distribution of exploitative content and frequently leads to further demands.
5 Practical Response Steps
While the notice doesn't require schools to adopt a specified formal policy, practical first steps include setting up a prevention training program or designating a school office to handle these reports. Educational institutions with athletic programs should consider taking the following five steps:
1. Make reporting resources available to students and staff in advance. Distribute the FBI/NCAA warning to student-athletes before the academic year, during team meetings, and as part of an NIL or social-media education program. The FBI stresses that athletic staff may be a student's first trusted point of contact, so providing resources before they are needed is a direct way to protect students.
2. Develop a coordinated response plan. Identify officials who should be involved in processing reports of exploitation. Consider including members of athletics, student affairs, campus police or security, Title IX personnel, and counseling services when developing your plan and for key roles within the response protocol. Set rules for preserving evidence while avoiding unnecessary circulation or storage of intimate images or private information.
3. Train coaches and athletic trainers, as well as compliance, residence-life, counseling, and campus safety staff on how to respond to these incidents. Ensure they are trained in the school's response plan and know how students should formally report exploitation.
4. Educate student-athletes on the response plan, as well as how to access confidential counseling, academic support, and reporting resources. As part of education programs, include examples of common schemes, as well as general account-security practices, including multifactor authentication and password-manager use.
5. Reach out to counsel. If you need assistance with setting up an exploitation response plan or program, contact a member of Fisher Phillips' Criminal Investigations and Criminal Investigations and White Collar Defense Team and Sports Industry Team.
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Original text here: https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/fbi-and-ncaa-team-up-against-exploitation-targeting-student-athletes
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Experian Brings Personalised Credit Scores to ChatGPT in a UK First
COSTA MESA, California, Aug. 21 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Experian brings personalised credit scores to ChatGPT in a UK first
Upgraded Experian app in ChatGPT now shows users their personalised 1250 Experian Credit Score, score history and a breakdown of what goes into a credit score
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London: For the very first time, UK consumers can now access their personal Experian Credit Score within an AI platform, following a major upgrade to the ChatGPT Experian app announced today.
Consumers are becoming more comfortable
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COSTA MESA, California, Aug. 21 -- Experian, an information services company, posted the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Experian brings personalised credit scores to ChatGPT in a UK first
Upgraded Experian app in ChatGPT now shows users their personalised 1250 Experian Credit Score, score history and a breakdown of what goes into a credit score
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London: For the very first time, UK consumers can now access their personal Experian Credit Score within an AI platform, following a major upgrade to the ChatGPT Experian app announced today.
Consumers are becoming more comfortablewith AI to access a wide range of information and services and money management is no exception, with nearly two-thirds (62%) of regular ChatGPT users saying they turn to AI tools for support in helping them reach their financial goals./*
But when seeking information about credit scores, AI platforms can only offer generic, general answers, based on publicly-available sources which may not be accurate. The upgraded Experian app solves that issue, bringing people's unique 1250 Experian Credit Score to ChatGPT and giving them greater insights into their score history.
Experian powers the majority of lending decisions in the UK, including 8 in 10 credit card applications, making the Experian Credit Score one of the most important indicators consumers can access when understanding their financial position.
The upgrade marks the first time UK consumers can get secure, authenticated access to their personal credit score inside an AI platform. By connecting their Experian account within ChatGPT, users can:
- See their personalised 1250 Experian Credit Score - displayed securely in the Experian widget, in seconds
- Understand what makes up their score - a clear breakdown of the information used to calculate a score, helping people better understand what makes up their Experian Credit Score
- Track their score history and score band - context on how their score has moved over time, without leaving the conversation
- Compare current account offers - a clear comparison table to help customers pick the best current account
The upgraded app has been developed with security and privacy as a priority. Consumers' credit scores are displayed within Experian's secure, logged-in experience. The solution is designed so that this information is not exposed to, or used by, the AI model when generating responses. For those looking for deeper insights, users will be directed back to Experian's app and website for their full personalised credit report with tips to improve their score.
This responds directly to what consumers expect. Research found 91% of regular ChatGPT users would find an Experian ChatGPT app helpful, and 86% say they would trust it, with data privacy the single biggest factor in that trust.
In addition, 38% of users aged 18-34 say learning more about personal finance is one of their top financial goals, but this group remains among the least likely to have checked their credit score.
By embedding personalised score insights into a platform they trust, Experian is making its trusted capabilities available everywhere consumers choose to engage. This expands access to trusted financial education, while creating a pathway to the Experian app where people can take action to better understand and improve their financial health.
Edu Castro, Managing Director of Experian Consumer Services, UK&I, said: "Today we're giving people secure access to their own personalised score, with a clear explanation of what's behind it, inside the AI platform millions already use every day.
"As people increasingly seek money advice on a range of different channels, it's important the information they get is accurate and genuine. This is fundamental to our strategy of meeting people wherever they choose to engage with us and helping make credit understanding truly accessible, especially for younger consumers who are growing up with AI as their first port of call for financial questions.
"Experian helps power the majority of lending decisions in the UK, so giving people easier access to their Experian Credit Score helps them better understand one of the key factors lenders use when making decisions."
To get started, users can now download the Experian app from ChatGPT's plug-in page and connect to their account by tagging @Experian and following the secure sign-in flow. New customers can sign up to Experian for free via the App Store or Google Play.
The Experian app in ChatGPT can be found here (https://chatgpt.com/plugins/plugin_asdk_app_6a677d56b43c8191a7d24750303a8429).
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Notes to Editor
*/ Research designed and analysed by Experian.
Data collection conducted online via the Qualtrics platform between 8th May and 19th May 2026, with respondents recruited through Qualtrics's research panel network.
A total of 691 UK adults who actively use ChatGPT and have the ChatGPT mobile app installed on their phone completed the survey. Quotas were applied for age and gender to a sample representative of UK ChatGPT users.
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About Experian
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and platforms. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 25,200 people across 33 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
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Original text here: https://www.experianplc.com/newsroom/press-releases/2026/experian-brings-personalised-credit-scoresto-chatgpt-in-a-uk-fir
[Category: BizFinancial Services]
Deere Reports 3rd Quarter Net Income of $1.379 Billion
MOLINE, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Deere Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $1.379 Billion
* Disciplined execution drives stronger-than-expected results in a dynamic market.
* Net income guidance improved to $4.75 billion to $5.00 billion.
* Order book trends reinforce 2026 as the bottom of the ag equipment cycle.
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Deere & Company reported net income of $1.379 billion for the third quarter ended August 2, 2026, or $5.10 per share, compared
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MOLINE, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Deere Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $1.379 Billion
* Disciplined execution drives stronger-than-expected results in a dynamic market.
* Net income guidance improved to $4.75 billion to $5.00 billion.
* Order book trends reinforce 2026 as the bottom of the ag equipment cycle.
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Deere & Company reported net income of $1.379 billion for the third quarter ended August 2, 2026, or $5.10 per share, comparedwith net income of $1.289 billion, or $4.75 per share, for the quarter ended July 27, 2025. For the first nine months of the year, net income attributable to Deere & Company was $3.808 billion, or $14.06 per share, compared with $3.962 billion, or $14.57 per share, for the same period last year.
Worldwide net sales and revenues increased 5 percent, to $12.608 billion, for the third quarter of 2026 and rose 7 percent, to $35.589 billion, for nine months. Net sales were $10.999 billion for the quarter and $30.779 billion for nine months, compared with $10.357 billion and $28.338 billion last year, respectively.
"Deere delivered a strong quarter, reflecting disciplined execution by our teams and continued resilience across our portfolio," said John C. May, chairman and chief executive officer. "Our performance underscores the strength of our business, supported by stable U.S. market conditions, our ability to manage softer conditions in Brazil and Europe, and our commitment to helping customers succeed."
Company Outlook & Summary
Net income attributable to Deere & Company for fiscal 2026 is forecasted to be in a range of $4.75 billion to $5.00 billion.
"As we look ahead, we continue to believe 2026 will mark the bottom of the current ag equipment cycle," May said. "Across our business, early order program trends, improving used-equipment inventories, and increasing customer adoption of our advanced technologies give us confidence that Deere is well positioned for long-term value creation."
This media release, financial highlights, and more financial data are available in PDF format.
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein, including in the sections entitled "Company Outlook & Summary," "Industry Outlook for Fiscal 2026," "Deere Segment Outlook for Fiscal 2026," and "Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements" relating to future events, expectations, and trends constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve factors that are subject to change, assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Some of these risks and uncertainties could affect all lines of the company's operations generally, while others could more heavily affect a particular line of business.
Forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the company and the company's current assumptions, expectations, and projections about future events and should not be relied upon. Except as required by law, the company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements. Many factors, risks, and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Among these factors are risks related to:
* the agricultural business cycle, which can be unpredictable and is affected by factors such as farm income, international trade, world grain stocks, crop yields, available farm acres, soil conditions, prices for commodities and livestock, input costs including the availability and price of fertilizer, government farm programs, and availability of transport for crops
* construction and forestry activity, which is affected by factors such as housing starts and supply, real estate and housing prices, levels of residential and non-residential construction, public and private infrastructure development, and government policies and regulations
* macroeconomic conditions, including unemployment, inflation, interest rate volatility, energy price increases resulting from geopolitical conflicts, changes in consumer sentiment and practices due to slower economic growth or a recession, and regional or global liquidity constraints
* the uncertainty of government policies and actions with respect to the global trade environment, including increased and contested tariffs announced by the U.S. government and retaliatory trade regulations
* political, economic, and social instability in the geographies in which the company operates
* worldwide demand for food and different forms of renewable energy impacting the price of farm commodities and the resulting impacts on the demand for the company's equipment
* rationalization, restructuring, relocation, expansion, and/or reconfiguration of manufacturing and warehouse facilities
* accurately forecasting customer demand for products and services, and adequately managing inventory
* selling products domestically or internationally, managing increased costs of production, absorbing or passing on increased expenses, as well as accurately predicting financial results and industry trends
* availability and price of raw materials, components, and whole goods
* delays or disruptions in the company's supply chain, including those arising from geopolitical conflicts
* changes in climate patterns, unfavorable weather events, and natural disasters
* suppliers' and manufacturers' business practices and compliance with applicable laws such as human rights, safety, environmental, and fair wages
* higher interest rates and currency fluctuations which could adversely affect the U.S. dollar, customer confidence, access to capital, and demand for the company's products and solutions
* attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining qualified employees
* adapting in highly competitive markets, including understanding and meeting customers' changing expectations for products and solutions, including delivery and utilization of precision technology
* realizing the anticipated benefits of the company's Smart Industrial Operating Model, achieving the company's Leap Ambitions, and executing the company's related business strategies in production systems, precision technologies, and aftermarket support
* the company's dealer network's development and implementation of successful sales plans, management of new and used inventory, distribution of the company's products, and support and service for the company's precision technology solutions
* achieving anticipated benefits of acquisitions and joint ventures, including challenges with successfully integrating operations and internal control processes
* negative claims or publicity that damage the company's reputation or brand
* the impact of workforce reductions on company culture, employee retention and morale, and institutional knowledge
* labor relations and contracts, including work stoppages and other disruptions
* security breaches, cybersecurity attacks, technology failures, and other disruptions to the company's information technology infrastructure and products
* leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning within the company's business processes
* changes to existing laws and regulations, including the implementation of new, more stringent laws, as well as compliance with a variety of U.S., foreign, and international laws, regulations, and policies relating to, but not limited to the following: advertising, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, antitrust, consumer finance, cybersecurity, data privacy, encryption, environment (including climate change and engine emissions), farming, foreign exchange controls and cash repatriation restrictions, foreign ownership and investment, health and safety, human rights, import / export and trade, labor and employment, product liability, right-to-repair, tariffs, tax, telematics, and telecommunications
* governmental and other actions designed to address climate change in connection with a transition to a lower-carbon economy
* warranty claims, post-sales repairs or recalls, product liability litigation, and regulatory investigations because of the deficient operation of the company's products
* investigations, claims, lawsuits, or other legal proceedings
* loss of or challenges to intellectual property rights
Further information concerning the company or its businesses, including factors that could materially affect the company's financial results, is included in the company's other filings with the SEC (including, but not limited to, the factors discussed in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q). There also may be other factors that the company cannot anticipate or that are not described herein because the company does not currently perceive them to be material.
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About Deere & Company
It doesn't matter if you've never driven a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated a dozer. With John Deere's role in helping produce food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure, we work for every single person on the planet. It all started nearly 200 years ago with a steel plow. Today, John Deere drives innovation in agriculture, construction, forestry, turf, power systems, and more.
For more information on Deere & Company, visit us at www.deere.com/en-us/content-library.
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Original text here: https://www.deere.com/en-us/john-deere-news/fy26-q3-earnings
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BMJ Group: Iron Transfusion Before Heart Surgery Reduces Complications and Boosts Recovery
LONDON, England, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ:
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Iron transfusion before heart surgery reduces complications and boosts recovery
It also saves around 44 units of blood products for every 100 patients treated
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Giving intravenous iron to patients with anaemia before heart surgery reduces the need for a red blood transfusion and results in an extra day at home in the first 90 days after surgery, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today.
Intravenous iron also saved approximately 44 units of blood products for every 100 patients treated.
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LONDON, England, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about The BMJ:
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Iron transfusion before heart surgery reduces complications and boosts recovery
It also saves around 44 units of blood products for every 100 patients treated
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Giving intravenous iron to patients with anaemia before heart surgery reduces the need for a red blood transfusion and results in an extra day at home in the first 90 days after surgery, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today.
Intravenous iron also saved approximately 44 units of blood products for every 100 patients treated.
Athird of patients undergoing cardiac surgery are anaemic and 20-50% receive a blood transfusion after surgery, which is linked to increased risks of complications, longer hospital stays, and death after surgery.
Previous studies suggest that intravenous iron before surgery boosts haemoglobin levels (the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body) and may reduce the need for transfusion, but there is currently no evidence to show that this improves outcomes that matter to patients.
To address this gap, researchers enrolled 955 adults with anaemia (average age 66 years; 60% male) undergoing elective cardiac surgery across 33 hospitals in 10 countries between 15 July 2016 and 15 December 2023.
Patients with inherited blood disorders, those having kidney dialysis or who had intravenous iron given in the previous four weeks were excluded. Other factors such as age, sex, ethnicity, and pre-existing conditions were also taken into account.
Participants were randomly assigned to either intravenous iron or placebo 1-26 weeks before surgery and the number of days alive and at home up to 90 days after surgery was recorded. Other outcomes included red cell transfusion and postoperative complications.
Of 921 patients assessed, the average number of days alive and at home up to 90 days after surgery in patients assigned to intravenous iron was 81 and in patients receiving placebo was 80.
Red blood cell transfusions were given to 262 patients (61%) in the iron group and 302 patients (68%) in the placebo group during their hospital stay. There were no differences in major complications or length of hospital stay.
The researchers acknowledge several limitations. For example, they enrolled patients with anaemia but did not require confirmation of absolute iron deficiency and say a one day difference in a 90 day recovery period is in itself a very small treatment effect.
However, study strengths included a low drop-out rate and measurement of patient-centred outcomes such as quality of recovery, days at home, and quality of life. Findings were also consistent after further analyses, suggesting they are robust.
As such, they conclude: "This study shows that intravenous iron repletion in patients with anaemia before cardiac surgery increased preoperative haemoglobin concentration, reduced the need for red cell transfusion, and resulted in an extra day at home in the first 90 days after surgery."
Intravenous iron also saved approximately 44 units of blood products for every 100 patients treated, they add.
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Notes for editors
Research: Intravenous iron to treat anaemia before cardiac surgery (ITACS): international, double blind, placebo controlled randomised trial doi: 10.1136/bmj-2026-100407
External funding: The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council and the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Link to Academy of Medical Sciences press release labelling system: http://press.psprings.co.uk/AMSlabels.pdf
Externally peer reviewed? Yes
Evidence type: Randomised controlled trial
Subjects: People
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Original text here: https://bmjgroup.com/iron-transfusion-before-heart-surgery-reduces-complications-and-boosts-recovery/
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