Day: May 25, 2021

Results of Split-Face Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of 2.5% Agarose Gel Filler for the Correction of Nasolabial Folds Published in Peer Reviewed Journal

BROOKLINE, Mass., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Advanced Aesthetic Technologies, Inc. (AAT), a leader in aesthetic gel implant technology, is proud to announce that Algeness^® VL (2.5% Agarose Gel) demonstrated equivalent efficacy, safety, and usability compared to those of NASHA-L based on a split-face study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

“Agarose gel filler is a naturally occurring polymer gel with a three-dimensional structure similar to the extracellular matrix, which achieves its duration without the need for crosslinking. Our objective with this study of 66 patients was to determine the efficacy and safety of 2.5% agarose gel filler for the correction of nasolabial folds as compared with NASHA-L. Our assessments included assessment of the nasolabial fold (NLF), Wrinkle Severity Rating Scale (WSRS), Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS [blinded investigator]), as well as subject satisfaction, adverse events, and usability,” according to lead investigator Nicolò Scuderi MD of the Department of General and Plastic Surgery at the University of La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.

Among the 66 participants in the study, 46 individuals or 66.7% were available for evaluation at 3 months, when mean change in WSRS was identical for both products (−1.1 ± 0.4 for 2.5% agarose; −1.1 ± 0.4 for NASHA-L). Scores for each product remained similar across all time points and began to return to baseline between 7 and 8 months. GAIS score followed a similar pattern, rising between months 7 and 8 (2.7 ± 0.6 for 2.5% agarose at month 7 and 3.3 ± 0.5 at month 8, vs.  2.7 ± 0.6 for NASHA-L at month 7-3.3 ± 0.5 at month 8). The longevity of both fillers was confirmed by Ultrasound. All adverse events were transient in nature and resolved within 15 days, most events were mild in nature, and the number and severity of events was similar between the two fillers. According to Dr. Scuderi, “We continue to be impressed with the clinical outcomes of the novel Algeness® range of dermal fillers. This is the first 100% natural, biocompatible and biodegradable filler on the market to date, which differentiates it from other injectable products.”

U.S. based investigator Brian Kinney, MD, FACS, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, in Beverly Hills, CA, adds, “These results add to the growing body of evidence that confirms that Algeness® (2.5% agarose gel filler) has a high safety profile and is well tolerated by patients. We concluded that this unique dermal filler compound had a longevity which was equivalent to one of the most widely used fillers, NASHA-L a hyaluronic acid.”

Doug Abel, CEO of AAT commented, “We are very pleased with the outcome of this important study which demonstrate that in this initial clinical study, the results with 2.5% agarose gel are equivalent to those of NASHA-L. This is another significant milestone demonstrating the efficacy and performance of our proprietary Algeness^® technology. This notable recognition from three internationally respected plastic surgeons reconfirms the durability of the Algeness^® technology and secures its place as a differentiator in the global dermal filler market.  We have begun the process to pursue both US FDA approval for Algeness® and, through our strategic Partner, registration in China.”

Algeness^® is a patented family of fully resorbable injectable gel implant dermal fillers that are 100% natural, providing advantages in terms of safety, skin rejuvenation, and natural looking results both at rest and during facial movement. Typical clinical advantages include minimal swelling upon injection and immediately visible results. Algeness^® holds a CE Mark and is currently distributed in over 30 countries worldwide.

About Advanced Aesthetic Technologies, Inc.

AAT is a fast growing, global corporation developing new technologies for aesthetic medicine. Our lead products, the Algeness^® family of injectable implants, are the culmination of more than 10 years of scientific and clinical research and were developed with the goal of providing aesthetic injectors advances in the ability to achieve deep structural support, clean definition, and exceptional clinical outcomes where the result at the time of treatment is the final outcome. Algeness^® is a 100% natural and biodegradable filler based on purified agarose with a differentiated clinical and safety performance profile. AAT continuously invests in research and product development to expand the scientific knowledge on Algeness^® and agarose as well as in pursuit of new and innovative technologies to enhance aesthetic medicine and expand our portfolio. Algeness^® is CE Marked, has multiple additional country level registrations, and is currently available in over 30 countries. AAT is in the process of pursuing registration in the US through the FDA and also in China through the partnership with Lanzhou Biotechnique Development Co., LTD (Lanzhou) and their parent company China National Biotec Group Co., LTD (CNBG). http://www.algeness.com

References

Scuderi N, Fanelli B, Fino P, Kinney BM. Comparison of 2.5% agarose gel vs hyaluronic acid filler, for the correction of moderate to severe nasolabial folds. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021;00:1– 8. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.13962

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BANGKOK, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Electrolux, a Swedish progressive and premium home life brand, invites young people across Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa to join forces with the company’s team of experts and some of the most influential change-makers of today to explore solutions for future sustainable homes. The call to action, titled “Better Living in 2030”, aims to learn more about young people’s hopes, dreams and concerns, so Electrolux can work alongside the team to respond with solutions tailored to young people’s daily living needs in the next decade to come.

As a part of realizing the company’s vision and bold 2030 targets for better and more sustainable living around the world, Electrolux invites today’s youth to join a team change-makers – a collaboration between Electrolux, young minds from across the globe wanting to drive positive change, and leading change-makers and experts already making a difference today. Together with the company’s innovation hub, the team will explore solutions for better living, starting with the future for clothes and garment care.

By seeking insights from the very people who will be setting up their own homes within a decade’s time, Electrolux believes it will be better positioned to provide solutions that live up to the company purpose, Shape living for the better, for generations to come.

“We want to listen to those who will be starting up their own homes in the near future. What are their hopes and dreams when they think about their lives ten years from now? Their desires, choices and behaviors will play a critical role in shaping the evolution of better living. We want those who own the future to be part of defining it. Therefore, we take the opportunity to ask now – to be able to provide solutions tailored to their needs, come 2030,” says Jonas Samuelson, CEO Electrolux.

In the open letter, signed by CEO Jonas Samuelson, Electrolux invites young people between the ages of 15 and 20 across the globe to join the change-maker team. The young people selected will then be accompanied by some of today’s most influential change-makers to help explore solutions for better living in 2030.

As part of the same initiative, Electrolux will conduct a global survey in which almost 14,000 young people between the ages 15 to 20 will be asked about how they envision their future sustainable homes. Insights from the survey and the sessions with the change-makers will be used by Electrolux in its strive to create new innovations for a better living.

The initiative is part of Electrolux’s ambitious Better Living Program. With bold targets for 2030 focusing on better eating, better garment care, better home environment, and better company, the initiative widens the scope of Electrolux’s commitment to sustainability. It enables the company to contribute in a more meaningful way in bringing solutions to global challenges.

Read more about the team of change-makers and how to apply at http://www.betterlivingprogram.com/bl-2030/en

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Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year. In 2020 Electrolux had sales of SEK 116 billion and employed 48,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.

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BEIJING, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by China.org.cn on US politicization of tech supply chains is both risky and costly.

In 2019, the Trump administration unleashed its “tech war” on China, with the goal of blocking China’s development in high tech sectors by preventing targeted companies from procuring components manufactured in the United States.

As the White House ramped up its hostility toward Beijing, it intensified its measures. The most notable target was the Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei, which was first placed on the commerce department’s “entity list” putting it under export controls. Later, it was also subjected to the “foreign direct product rule,” which unilaterally banned overseas companies who use U.S. patents in their own semiconductor production from supplying the company.

Even though President Joe Biden has since taken office, he has yet to reverse these decisions. Instead, he has pressed on in the mold of an “America First” policy when it comes to semiconductors with the goal of consolidating a U.S. monopoly of the industry and controlling “technologies of the future.”

What have been the consequences of these decisions? In fact, they have had adverse effects for America and the world at large.

The aggressive politicization of the semiconductor sector against the world’s second largest economy is disrupting a global supply chain, reversing globalization and creating an effect of “localization.”

China has massively boosted its investment in semiconductor capabilities on a whole-of-society scale, while America has created political risks for tech firms who rely on their supplies. On an organizational level, firms have been bulk buying semiconductor and lithography manufacturing equipment from the Netherlands, Japan and South Korea, as well as panic buying semiconductors to hedge against potential future restrictions. Companies are losing confidence in traditional suppliers.

This uncertainty has created a global shortage in semiconductors, which is causing risks to the global economy. The shortage has created delays in the manufacturing and supply of electronic consumer goods and automobiles, which has forced many factories around the world to postpone production and furlough workers. For example, Nissan’s Sunderland factory in the U.K. was forced to slow production for three weeks due to a lack of semiconductors. Another consequence has been growing inflation, which undoubtedly contributed to the unexpected surge in the U.S. consumer price index, which jittered global markets last week.

These adverse outcomes show that weaponizing technology supply chains against China will not make America better off. Localized supply chains are more expensive and will cost the U.S. considerable market share as Beijing develops its own industry. This year, China will commence production of 7-nanometer nodes and quickly cede dependency on lower nodes, with Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) investing in a $2.35 billion chip foundry in Shenzhen set to produce 28-nm integrated circuits. This has allowed companies such as Huawei to continue developing their 5G networks despite U.S. sanctions.

In China, government investment in the sector has already amounted to $150 billion, while earmarked investment for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25) extends to $1 trillion. While this is seen as a political necessity, few disagree that an open-ended global industry remains preferential. Leading foreign semiconductor companies still seek to compete within the Chinese semiconductor market due to its growing economy and surging demand, showing the dangers of upheaving this market.

In this case, it is worth noting that one thing is certain when it comes to current U.S. policy: Weaponizing semiconductors creates a “lose-lose” situation, carving up a global industry into localized spheres, creating a fractured market and raising prices. That being said, it will still not block China’s technological advances.

For all involved, it is a costly and unpredictable path with knock on effects all the way down to the ordinary consumer.

Tom Fowdy is a British political and international relations analyst and a graduate of Durham and Oxford universities. He writes on topics pertaining to China, the DPRK, Britain and the U.S. For more information please visit: http://www.china.org.cn/opinion/TomFowdy.htm

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Ongoing work with client TYM and expanding market demand results in dedicated Asian presence

NEW YORK, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — MBLM (pronounced Emblem), the Brand Intimacy Agency focused on building ultimate brand relationships using emotional science, is proud to announce the opening of a new office in Seoul, Korea. This marks MBLM’s first Asian location and its strategic expansion into new markets.

The seasoned team is being led by managing director Nelson Hur. He brings a unique perspective, having worked for over 20 years in the industry for multiple agencies where he served large Korean companies, including Cheil Worldwide and Samsung. Hur supports a strong executive team with expertise across a broad range of industries including consumer goods, technology, financial services, industrial and retail.

“Our executive team is excited to be leading MBLM’s Korean expansion,” says Hur. “MBLM’s proficiency across both brand and digital capabilities, combined with the firm’s Brand Intimacy focus, creates a compelling proposition for Korean brands looking to grow, prosper and expand beyond Korea.”

The Korea office recently rebranded TYM, a leading manufacturer of premium compact and utility tractors, and continues to oversee its branding and marketing needs.

William Shintani, managing partner at MBLM, notes, “We spent a considerable amount of time cultivating our Korean presence, ensuring we had the best team to represent MBLM with the ability to deliver unparalleled services and tools for our clients.”

With its expansion into Korea, MBLM continues to grow its global footprint and now has offices in five countries located in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, the UAE and South Korea. The Korea office will work on brands in Asia, looking to enhance their local presence or expand to overseas markets. The team will also support MBLM’s global clients, utilizing the team’s Asian footprint. They already have a mix of B2B and B2C brands and are looking forward to conducting, analyzing and publishing the Korean edition of MBLM’s annual Brand Intimacy Study.

About MBLM: MBLM has invented a new marketing paradigm, Brand Intimacy, delivering expertise and offerings across three areas of focus: Agency, Lab and Platform. With offices in five countries, our multidisciplinary teams help clients build stronger bonds and deliver optimized marketing outcomes and returns for the long term. To learn more about how we can help you create and sustain ultimate brand relationships, visit mblm.com.

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BOSTON And DUBAI, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Globalization Partners, which enables companies to hire anyone, anywhere, quickly and easily, via its AI-driven, automated and compliant global Employer of Record (EOR) platform, today announced that Jurry De Vries has joined the company as General Manager for the Middle East focusing on government relations and global partnerships.

De Vries, an industry veteran, has extensive experience in leading and growing government compliance and human resource systems. After a successful career in the Dutch Royal Air Force and ING Group, he went on to establish his firm Total Solutions Middle East, a provider of governance, risk, compliance, and HR services based in the Dubai Financial Services Center (DIFC), Dubai, UAE and the Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM), Abu Dhabi. He later sold it to Vistra and became the Managing director Middle East and subsequently was appointed as a member of the Vistra Asia-ME leadership board.

“The Middle East represents a major opportunity for us, and Jurry’s leadership will be invaluable to our efforts there,” said Nicole Sahin, CEO and Founder, Globalization Partners. “We are thrilled that he has joined our team to help us forge key partnerships that will expand the reach of our solution that enables companies to achieve their growth goals faster than they could have imagined.”

“Jurry has spent the last decade building a thorough knowledge of the intricacies of the Middle East and is an incredible asset,” said Diane Albano, Chief Revenue Officer, Globalization Partners. “His knowledge and experience will be instrumental as we grow our footprint and revenue opportunities in the Middle East.”

“Joining Globalization Partners feels like a natural career progression,” said Jurry De Vries, General Manager, Middle East. “I look forward to strengthening our presence in the region and working with the team to support our large-scale growth goals at such a key moment in time for the company.”

As an EOR, Globalization Partners allows companies to hire anywhere in the world by serving as the legal employer, ensuring compliance with local employment laws and regulations, freeing up companies to manage and direct the daily work of their team members. To see a demonstration, please watch this video.

About Globalization Partners
Hire anyone, anywhere, quickly and easily. Use our AI-driven, automated, fully compliant global Employer of Record platform powered by our in-house worldwide HR experts. Leave the complexities of global employment to the named industry leader that consistently attains 97% customer satisfaction ratings. With Globalization Partners, you can succeed faster.

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محترف في الصناعة لقيادة العلاقات الحكومية والشراكات العالمية

بوسطن ودبي، 25 مايو 2021 /PRNewswire/ — أعلنت اليوم شركة Globalization Partners (جلوباليزيشن بارتنرز)، الذي يمكّن الشركات من توظيف أي شخص، في أي مكان، بسرعة وسهولة، عبر منصتها العالمية لأصحاب العمل (EOR) المدعومة بالذكاء الاصطناعي والمؤتمتة والمتوافقة، انضمام جوري دي فريس إلى الشركة كمدير عام لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط مع التركيز على العلاقات الحكومية والشراكات العالمية.

يتمتع دي فريس، وهو خبير في هذا المجال، بخبرة واسعة في قيادة وتنامي الامتثال الحكومي وأنظمة الموارد البشرية. بعد مسيرة مهنية ناجحة في سلاح الجو الملكي الهولندي ومجموعة إي إن خي (ING Group)، واصل تأسيس شركته توتال سوليوشنز الشرق الأوسط (Total Solutions Middle East)، وهي شركة تقدم خدمات الحوكمة والمخاطر والامتثال والموارد البشرية ومقرها مركز دبي للخدمات المالية (DIFC)، دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة وأسواق أبوظبي العالمية (ADGM)، أبو ظبي. باعها فيما بعد لشركة فيسترا (Vistra) وأصبح المدير العام لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط، ثم تم تعيينه كعضو في مجلس إدارة فيسترا آسيا والشرق الأوسط (Vistra Asia-ME).

صرحت  نيكول شاهين، الرئيس التنفيذي والمؤسس لشركة جلوباليزيشن بارتنرز: “يمثل الشرق الأوسط فرصة كبيرة بالنسبة لنا، وستكون قيادة جوري لا تقدر بثمن لجهودنا هناك. كما يسعدنا انضمامه إلى فريقنا لمساعدتنا في إقامة شراكات رئيسية من شأنها توسيع نطاق حلولنا التي تمكن الشركات من تحقيق أهداف نموها بشكل أسرع مما كان يمكن تخيله”.

وصرحت ديان ألبانو، رئيسة قسم الإيرادات بشركة جلوباليزيشن بارتنرز: “أمضى جوري العقد الماضي في بناء معرفة دقيقة بتعقيدات الشرق الأوسط وهو رصيد لا يُصدق. وستكون معرفته وخبرته مفيدة بينما نوسع بصمتنا وفرص الإيرادات في الشرق الأوسط”.

كما صرح جوري دي فريس، المدير العام لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط: “يبدو الانضمام إلى جلوباليزيشن بارتنرز كتطور وظيفي طبيعي. وأتطلع إلى تعزيز وجودنا في المنطقة والعمل مع الفريق لدعم أهداف النمو على نطاق واسع في مثل هذه اللحظة الحاسمة في الوقت المناسب للشركة”.

بصفتها أحد أصحاب سجلات الأعمال، تسمح شركة جلوباليزيشن بارتنرز للشركات بالتوظيف في أي مكان في العالم من خلال العمل كصاحب عمل قانوني، وضمان الامتثال لقوانين ولوائح التوظيف المحلية، وتحرير الشركات لإدارة وتوجيه العمل اليومي لأعضاء فريقهم. لرؤية البيان العملي، يرجى مشاهدة هذا الفيديو.

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Digital self-service technology is part of ADIB’s commitment to innovation and to providing a seamless banking experience for its customers

ABU DHABI and NORTH CANTON, Ohio, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Emirati financial institution Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) is expanding its partnership with Diebold Nixdorf, a global leader in driving connected commerce for the banking and retail industries, by installing integrated technology that offers the services of a mini-branch in an additional self-service channel.

Branded ‘Smart Tellers’ by ADIB, the ATMs provide customers with a fast, private and secure experience that is conveniently available 24 hours a day. Customers will have access to a wide variety of bank services, such as opening a bank account guided by a video banker on the screen, instantly obtaining a personalized card, updating the details of their account, as well as the regular services of an ATM like withdrawing and depositing cash.

The futuristic design of the self-service technology includes a 19-inch multi-touch screen and comes equipped with a debit card dispenser, biometric signature pad, a document scanner and statement printer, a specialized ID card reader, cash machine for withdrawals and deposits and coin dispenser as well as a near field communication (NFC) receiver for contactless transactions.

Several of these Smart Tellers have already been installed in ADIB branches in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai and Sharjah, and the bank has already committed to installing more in other locations over the coming months.

Philip King, Global Head of Retail Banking at ADIB said: “The introduction of Smart Tellers to ADIB’s branch network represents another channel for customers to access essential banking services in a fast, secure, and convenient manner. Whether opening a bank account, applying for a new card, or managing finances, Diebold Nixdorf’s self-service technology makes customers lives easier. Our plan to install more Smart Tellers in key UAE locations is further demonstration of ADIB’s commitment to provide innovative digital solutions that improve customers’ banking experience.”

Habib Hanna, Managing Director Middle East, Diebold Nixdorf said: “Client-centric innovation is paramount for both ADIB and Diebold Nixdorf. That’s why we are honored to participate in this new phase of ADIB’s digital transformation journey. This fully digital solution has been designed first and foremost with the customer in mind, not only to enhance their banking experience but also to provide all the necessary guarantees for secure transactions. For ADIB, this innovation in their self-service channel will ultimately optimize the performance of their operations whilst allowing for significant cost efficiencies.”

About ADIB
ADIB is a leading bank in the UAE with more than AED 127 billion in assets. The bank also offers world-class online, mobile and phone banking services, providing clients with seamless digital access to their accounts 24 hours a day. ADIB provides retail, corporate, business, private banking and wealth management solutions. The bank was established in 1997 and its shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

ADIB has presence in six strategic markets: Egypt, where it has 70 branches, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Sudan and Iraq.

Named World’s Best Islamic Bank by The Financial Times’ The Banker publication, ADIB has a rich track record of innovation, including introducing the award-winning Ghina savings account, award-winning co-branded cards with Emirates airlines, Etihad and Etisalat and a wide range of financing products. For more information, please visit www.adib.ae.

About Diebold Nixdorf
Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE: DBD) is a world leader in enabling connected commerce. We automate, digitize and transform the way people bank and shop. As a partner to the majority of the world’s top 100 financial institutions and top 25 global retailers, our integrated solutions connect digital and physical channels conveniently, securely and efficiently for millions of consumers each day. The company has a presence in more than 100 countries with approximately 22,000 employees worldwide. Visit www.DieboldNixdorf.com for more information.

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