Japan Embassy and Fujifilm Philippines Supports TB Eradication with FDR Xair Donation to Olongapo

Japan Embassy and Fujifilm Philippines Supports TB Eradication with FDR Xair Donation to Olongapo

Turnover of Portable Chest X-Ray Machine for Olongapo City from the Embassy of Japan's Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) held in Olongapo City. (L-R) Fujifilm Philippines Inc. Vice President Mr. Takashi Miyako, City Health Officer Dr. Rodrick Bustamante, Embassy of Japan Second Secretary Ms. Tokiko Nishimura, Mayor Atty. Rolen C. Paulino Jr., CHSI Philippines Inc. Managing Director Dr. Carmina Aquino. and Ms. Louie Teng.Olongapo City – FUJIFILM Philippines, a global leader in imaging and healthcare technology, in partnership with the Japan Embassy in the Philippines and CHSI Philippines, formulated a collective effort in providing an FDR Xair to the local government of Olongapo in a turn over ceremony held today. This initiative is in support of the government’s continuing efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) in the country.

The donation, facilitated by CHSI Philippines, aims to bolster screening, early detection, and eradication of TB. The FDR Xair, a state-of-the-art portable X-ray system, is instrumental in early TB detection. Its portability and high image quality allow healthcare professionals to perform rapid and accurate screenings in various settings, particularly in remote and underserved communities. By deploying these devices nationwide, FUJIFILM is closing healthcare access gaps and enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

According to 2022 data from the Department of Health (DOH), TB claims the lives of approximately 106 Filipinos daily. FUJIFILM’s innovative solutions, such as the FDR Xair, align with global efforts to reach, cure, and prevent TB in the Philippines. This portable device revolutionizes TB screening with its reliable performance, ease of use, and advanced imaging technology, making it particularly effective in areas with limited healthcare infrastructure.

In March 2023, FUJIFILM Philippines conducted its first Medical Mission and TB screening in Majayjay, Laguna, using their FDR nano and FDR Go Plus systems. The company plans to make this an annual program, continuing to utilize the FDR Xair to provide equitable and sustainable TB interventions. This year, FUJIFILM will make TB screening using FDR Xair available for free at the regular Makati Lingkod Bayan Caravan.

FUJIFILM recognizes the importance of a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach to tackle the global challenge of TB. By partnering with governments, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector, FUJIFILM aims to build a healthier, TB-free future.

With over 600,000 TB cases reported by the DOH as of December 31, 2023, the urgency for enhanced detection capabilities and coordinated efforts has never been greater. Despite the severity of TB, it remains curable with free medication available at TB DOTS clinics nationwide.

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AiAssistWorks Launches New AI Google Sheets Add-On to Boost Productivity with Over 50 AI Models, No Complex Formulas Needed

AiAssistWorks Launches New AI Google Sheets Add-On to Boost Productivity with Over 50 AI Models, No Complex Formulas Needed

AiAssistWorks introduces a new AI add-on for Google Sheets, offering seamless integration and advanced features for users of all skill levels.

 AiAssistWorks has launched a powerful AI Google Sheets add-on, crafted to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge AI technology into Google Sheets for streamlined filling tasks and comprehensive data analysis, enabling both novice and expert users to enhance their productivity.

In recent years, the proliferation of AI tools has reshaped various aspects of daily life and work, with companies, from startups to major corporations, developing their own AI models to optimize operations and decision-making. AiAssistWorks capitalizes on this trend by embedding a versatile AI solution within Google Sheets, one of the most widely used tools for data analysis and management.

No Complex Formulas

Unlike typical AI integrations requiring complex setups and specialized knowledge, AiAssistWorks offers a unique approach that eliminates the need for writing custom formulas like “=GPT.” Users can interact with the add-on through a straightforward, user-friendly interface, allowing them to save and reuse AI prompts without the hassle of complex formula configurations. This feature not only simplifies the user experience but also enhances productivity by reducing the time and effort spent on repetitive data tasks.

Over 50 AI Models (GPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, Perplexity,etc)

The AiAssistWorks add-on supports connections to numerous AI providers, including industry leaders such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini, using individual API keys. This flexibility enables users to employ a wide range of AI models, making it possible to leverage nearly all available large language models (LLMs) directly within their spreadsheets. This level of integration is unprecedented in the realm of Google Sheets AI tools.

“Our product stands out because it democratizes access to advanced AI functionalities, allowing users to enhance their Google Sheets experience without the need for extensive technical knowledge or financial investment,” explained a spokesperson for AiAssistWorks. “By making our tool affordable and easy to use, we are opening up a world of possibilities for utilizing advanced AI models in daily life that were previously only available to specialists.”

As businesses continue to embrace AI technologies to gain competitive advantages, tools like AiAssistWorks are becoming essential for anyone looking to incorporate AI into their daily workflows efficiently and affordably. This add-on is not just a tool; it’s a bridge to the future of work, where AI and human ingenuity combine to create unprecedented opportunities for innovation and efficiency.

For more information about AiAssistWorks and to start integrating AI into your Google Sheets, please visit www.aiassistworks.com or get it from Google Workspace Marketplace.

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Disruptive Doctors® Helping Doctors Impact Healthcare Differently at the Healthcare Revolution Conference 2024

Disruptive Doctors® Helping Doctors Impact Healthcare Differently at the Healthcare Revolution Conference 2024

Kuala Lumpur, 12th August 2024 – Over the weekend of 10th and 11th August, the Sime Darby Convention Centre buzzed with energy as more than 500 doctors and delegates gathered for the highly anticipated Healthcare Revolution Conference, hosted by Disruptive Doctors®. The event featured 20 booth exhibitors and was supported by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Sdn Bhd as a supporting partner, along with Silver Sponsors Novartis and KPJ Healthcare Berhad.

The conference, themed “Doctors Impacting Healthcare Differently,” was not just any ordinary gathering. It was a vibrant assembly of like-minded, forward-thinking doctors, united by a shared vision of transforming healthcare. The event kicked off with a compelling launch video by Disruptive Doctors® that powerfully showcased what the platform is fighting against—lack of opportunity, stagnancy, and outdated systems in healthcare. This set the tone for the entire conference, emphasizing the urgent need for change.

The event showcased diverse career options beyond traditional sick care, with doctors sharing their personal journeys, insights on how they transitioned into new roles and advanced in their careers, and practical advice for younger doctors aspiring to follow in their footsteps.

Disruptive Doctors® with Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). 

In her inspiring keynote speech, Dr. Selina Chew, Co-founder & CEO of Disruptive Doctors®, shared her personal story of how a back injury altered her career trajectory from anaesthesia and ICU to new opportunities in healthcare. She emphasized that this conference was for every doctor who is at a crossroads, seeking new ways to make an impact in healthcare.

Dr Selina Chew shares her insights.

Dr. Selina highlighted that the goal is not about leaving medicine but rather stepping into the broader possibilities that healthcare offers. She also unveiled her vision for Disruptive Doctors® to go global, creating a platform where doctors can connect, collaborate, and share knowledge and experiences across borders.

Doctors and delegates. 

The conference effectively captured how doctors can impact healthcare differently.

Day 1

Day 1 focused on diverse career opportunities, with sessions featuring experienced doctors who shared their stories on how they transitioned into roles in healthcare management, pharmaceuticals, and clinical research.

Day 2

Day 2 explored the future of healthcare, including discussions on AI, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment in healthcare.

Notable speakers included Dr. Kamal Amzan, CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Johor and IHH Malaysia’s Regional CEO, Southern & Eastern Hospitals, and Dr. Tan Hui Ling, Managing Director of Bagan Specialist Centre. Top venture capitalists like Bikesh Lakhmichand from 1337 Ventures and Kevin Brockland from Indelible Ventures also shared their insights, alongside industry leaders such as Dr. Balraj Sethi from Novartis, and Dr. Nadira Azmi, from AstraZeneca.

From left: Dr Kamal Amzan, Dr Tan Hui Ling, Dr Ramon Varughese, Dr Niti, Dr Selina Chew.From left: Brian Fernandez, Dr Lim Ing Kien, Dr Reenisha Kaur, Dr Eric Siew, Dr Malwinder 'The Bald Oncologist' Singh.

A standout moment was the H-Innovators Challenge Showdown, a month-long incubator challenge that culminated in a thrilling final during the conference. Medical students and doctors presented their innovative healthcare solutions, adding a dynamic element to the event.

H-innovators Challenge Winners.

Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive. Many expressed their gratitude for finding Disruptive Doctors® and attending the conference, sharing that it helped them see beyond the confines of traditional medical practice. They appreciated the platform for providing a space where doctors can explore new opportunities, gain insights, and connect with a community that understands the challenges of modern healthcare. One attendee remarked, “I’m so glad I found Disruptive Doctors and this conference. Before this, I felt lost and stuck, not knowing what else I could do as a doctor. This event has opened my eyes to new possibilities.” Another attendee highlighted, “This conference really helps doctors to see what’s beyond sick care,” while a third added, “I would recommend all doctors to check out Disruptive Doctors because everything you need, you can find it here.”

Join the Movement

Disruptive Doctors® is more than just a platform; it’s a movement for doctors who are ready to impact healthcare differently. 

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Disruptive Doctors® Helping Doctors Impact Healthcare Differently at the Healthcare Revolution Conference 2024

Disruptive Doctors® Helping Doctors Impact Healthcare Differently at the Healthcare Revolution Conference 2024

Kuala Lumpur, 12th August 2024 – Over the weekend of 10th and 11th August, the Sime Darby Convention Centre buzzed with energy as more than 500 doctors and delegates gathered for the highly anticipated Healthcare Revolution Conference, hosted by Disruptive Doctors®. The event featured 20 booth exhibitors and was supported by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Sdn Bhd as a supporting partner, along with Silver Sponsors Novartis and KPJ Healthcare Berhad.

The conference, themed “Doctors Impacting Healthcare Differently,” was not just any ordinary gathering. It was a vibrant assembly of like-minded, forward-thinking doctors, united by a shared vision of transforming healthcare. The event kicked off with a compelling launch video by Disruptive Doctors® that powerfully showcased what the platform is fighting against—lack of opportunity, stagnancy, and outdated systems in healthcare. This set the tone for the entire conference, emphasizing the urgent need for change.

The event showcased diverse career options beyond traditional sick care, with doctors sharing their personal journeys, insights on how they transitioned into new roles and advanced in their careers, and practical advice for younger doctors aspiring to follow in their footsteps.

Doctors and delegates

In her inspiring keynote speech, Dr. Selina Chew, Co-founder & CEO of Disruptive Doctors®, shared her personal story of how a back injury altered her career trajectory from anaesthesia and ICU to new opportunities in healthcare. She emphasized that this conference was for every doctor who is at a crossroads, seeking new ways to make an impact in healthcare.

Dr Selina shares her insights.

Dr. Selina highlighted that the goal is not about leaving medicine but rather stepping into the broader possibilities that healthcare offers. She also unveiled her vision for Disruptive Doctors® to go global, creating a platform where doctors can connect, collaborate, and share knowledge and experiences across borders.

Disruptive Doctors® with Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

The conference effectively captured how doctors can impact healthcare differently.

Day 1

Day 1 focused on diverse career opportunities, with sessions featuring experienced doctors who shared their stories on how they transitioned into roles in healthcare management, pharmaceuticals, and clinical research.

Day 2

Day 2 explored the future of healthcare, including discussions on AI, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment in healthcare.

Notable speakers included Dr. Kamal Amzan, CEO of Gleneagles Hospital Johor and IHH Malaysia’s Regional CEO, Southern & Eastern Hospitals, and Dr. Tan Hui Ling, Managing Director of Bagan Specialist Centre. Top venture capitalists like Bikesh Lakhmichand from 1337 Ventures and Kevin Brockland from Indelible Ventures also shared their insights, alongside industry leaders such as Dr. Balraj Sethi from Novartis, and Dr. Nadira Azmi, from AstraZeneca.

From left: Dr Kamal Amzan, Dr Tan Hui Ling, Dr Ramon Varughese, Dr Niti, Dr Selina Chew (Disruptive Doctors®)From left: Brian Fernandez, Dr Lim Ing Kien, Dr Reenisha Kaur, Dr Eric Siew, Dr Malwinder 'The Bald Oncologist' Singh.

A standout moment was the H-Innovators Challenge Showdown, a month-long incubator challenge that culminated in a thrilling final during the conference. Medical students and doctors presented their innovative healthcare solutions, adding a dynamic element to the event.

H-Innovators Challenge Winners.

Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive. Many expressed their gratitude for finding Disruptive Doctors® and attending the conference, sharing that it helped them see beyond the confines of traditional medical practice. They appreciated the platform for providing a space where doctors can explore new opportunities, gain insights, and connect with a community that understands the challenges of modern healthcare. One attendee remarked, “I’m so glad I found Disruptive Doctors and this conference. Before this, I felt lost and stuck, not knowing what else I could do as a doctor. This event has opened my eyes to new possibilities.” Another attendee highlighted, “This conference really helps doctors to see what’s beyond sick care,” while a third added, “I would recommend all doctors to check out Disruptive Doctors because everything you need, you can find it here.”

Join the Movement

Disruptive Doctors® is more than just a platform; it’s a movement for doctors who are ready to impact healthcare differently. 

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Cloudsine Partners with Magnolia DXP to Enhance Web Security

Cloudsine Partners with Magnolia DXP to Enhance Web Security

Cloudsine is excited to announce that the WebOrion® Monitor is now part of Magnolia’s advanced security solutions for its managed DXP offering in the cloud. The WebOrion® Monitor provides 24/7 proactive monitoring to detect website defacements and hacks, ensuring businesses are the first to notice any changes, preventing reputational damage and loss of customer trust. 

“At Cloudsine, we understand the importance of maintaining a secure and trustworthy online presence,” said Matthias Chin, CEO and Founder of Cloudsine. “The WebOrion® Monitor is designed to provide continuous surveillance of public-facing websites, offering timely alerts and allowing swift corrective action. Partnering with Magnolia allows us to extend these capabilities to a broader audience, ensuring more businesses can safeguard their digital assets.” 

Commenting on the new extension, Tim Brown, CEO at Magnolia said, “Partnering with Cloudsine makes it easier for customers to benefit from the combined solution that we offer and to safeguard their web presence and reputation.” 

Magnolia’s advanced security package is built on the principle that website security is a fundamental necessity, not an afterthought. The package offers a comprehensive suite of features, including CDN security, DDoS mitigation, and web defacement protection, making it a one-stop solution for robust website security. 

This partnership reflects Cloudsine and Magnolia’s commitment to delivering top-tier security solutions, enabling businesses to maintain a secure online presence. 

For more information about Cloudsine and the WebOrion Monitor, visit www.cloudsine.tech. For more information about Magnolia’s advanced security package, visit this blog

About Magnolia

With over 450 enterprise customers, thousands of Community Edition deployments, and more than 200 certified Magnolia Partners around the world, Magnolia is the business-ready composable Digital Experience Platform of choice for leading companies around the world, including American Express, JetBlue, The New York Times, CNN, Sanofi, Sainsbury’s, Generali, and Ping An.

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Discover pocket tales of Filipino romance in latest anthology series Sari-Sari Stories

Discover pocket tales of Filipino romance in latest anthology series Sari-Sari Stories

Bookshelf PH launches the first Sari-Sari Stories collection, the Romance Edition at SM Aura Book Nook on August 14, 2024 at 4PM.

“Pabili po isang maikling kwento. ‘Yung tingi lang po.”

The quintessential sari-sari store is an embedded Filipino culture you can’t miss. Every barangay surely has this neighborhood fixture where a variety of goods are sold. Beyond being a go-to store where we buy chichiryas, instant coffees, and last-minute ingredients, the sari-sari store serves as an invisible string that ties communities together. It is where community stories, often chismis, are shared.

Paying homage to such a heartwarming culture, publishing house Bookshelf PH launches the first edition of its ongoing anthology called “Sari-Sari Stories: Romance Edition”. Just like the sari-sari store carries a variety of items, the books in the Sari-Sari Stories series will present various themes in each edition–from romance and family to other Filipino-centered stories and culture. For this Romance Edition, we present a diverse selection of love stories, each one a reflection of the different facets of Filipino romance.

From chance encounters and deceitful hearts to enduring love against all odds, the anthology promises something for everyone. Readers will find themselves immersed in narratives that range from sweet and tender to passionate and intense, each one leaving a lasting impression.

“We Filipinos love the feeling of kilig,” Monette Quiogue, Managing Partner of Bookshelf PH says. “Romance is a genre we naturally gravitate to, and there is no shortage of love letters and stories written by aspiring Filipino authors. Sari-Sari Stories: Romance Edition proves how each of us has a story to tell and that love can be found in the most mundane or even unexpected moments.”

A collection of four stories, the anthology showcases diverse voices and unique perspectives on various themes. Like colorful snacks and drinks from a sari-sari store, you’re in for an unexpected treat to satisfy your kilig cravings.

“Love is a universal experience and the diversity of these stories is what makes this collection rich,” Michelle Dulinayan, Managing Editor says. “We have stories about Filipino LGBTs, stories that romanticize modern haranas, and stories of love and dreams amidst ruins and heartbreaks.“

Bookshelf PH invites everyone to join in celebrating this literary milestone. The book launch featuring the four Filipino authors and the faces behind publishing the anthology is on August 14, 2024 at the SM Aura Book Nook.

Join the Sari-Sari Romance and feel kilig to the books by downloading the SM Online App then visiting this link to register: https://bit.ly/SSSRomance-Launch. The anthology is now available for purchase, print and ebook at Bookshelf PH’s website.

Let’s take a trip to the sari-sari store, and together, discover heartwarming tales and treats for our romantic souls.

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