2025 LAUNCH: The National Disabilities Coalition to Support Burn and Wound Survivors

2/11/2025 - Dr. Robert Bard, NYC medical imaging specialist & founder of the AngioInstitute, officially authorized his support for the launch of the National Disabilities Coalition (NDC) to support burn and wound victims of traumatic events. Alongside outreach partner, Ret. FDNY FF Sal Banchitta, this network initiative builds upon an original platform (9/11 CancerScan program) for first responders and is reignited by their advocacy role with the national Firefighters Against Cancers & Exposures (F.A.C.E.S.). The NDC’s mission is to unite educators, resources, innovators, and clinical experts in the field of wound care to support the improvement of treatment strategies and recovery for survivors. (see full feature)

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: CANCER ON LONG ISLAND
February 12, 2025- Future research is likely to focus on further investigating the relationship between volatile organic compounds, 1,4-dioxane, and breast cancer. Current findings suggest hepatotoxicity and a potential link to hepatocellular carcinoma, but more extensive studies are needed to determine whether exposure to these chemicals increases the risk of breast cancer and its various subtypes. As research progresses, uncovering the full impact of environmental toxins on cancer incidence remains a critical priority.

The primary focus of this research has been Long Island, though there is also a smaller contamination plume further east in Suffolk County, near Calverton. One of the most pressing concerns in the scientific community is the presence of 1,4-dioxane in these chemical plumes. A recent study, conducted by an Ivy League institution in May, identified 1,4-dioxane as likely hepatotoxic, with potential links to hepatocellular carcinoma. This compound has been detected in multiple chemical spills, including those in Bethpage and Calverton. Another significant area of interest in cancer research is immunotherapy, particularly CAR T-cell therapy. This cutting-edge approach involves extracting helper T cells and cytotoxic T cells from a patient, modifying them with recognition proteins and antigens specific to cancer cells, and reintroducing them into the body. This method aims to sensitize the immune system to cancer cells, potentially enhancing the body’s ability to mount an effective immune response. While CAR T-cell therapy holds promise for treating ovarian cancer, its applications extend to many other forms of cancer, and ongoing research continues to explore its potential. (See full feature)

WOUND HEALING ESSENTIALS & ADVANCEMENTS: Artificial Skin & Exosomes
By definition, WOUND HEALING refers to the regeneration of damaged or destroyed skin/tissue by newly produced tissue. Upon a traumatic event to the body causing a breach or tear in the epithelial layer, a national and expected cascade of biochemical events is activated to repair the damage to form a protective barrier from the outside environment. This is our body's way of protecting itself from infection, bacteria or further injury. The process of wound-healing may encounter unforeseen failure in its natural regenerative process, leading to chronic disease and further wounds (ie. diabetic wounds or diabetic ulcers). This can lead to more serious infections and reinjury.

BARDDIAGNOSTICS has joined the technological movement to advance wound healing science through real-time 3D ultrasound monitoring and laser thermographics. This aids the mitigation of the wound recovery process by immediately identifying the depth of the injury and the extent of the damage (neurological, vascular, circulatory) underneath. (See full news coverage)

THE POWER OF MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATIONS & "HIGH-SPEED EDUCATION"
20+ years into the world wide web reflects in accelerated influence of high-speed information in the medical community. Where the written word may continues to carry its value in the public education and awareness sector, MULTIMEDIA has captured the vast majority of audiences and influencers alike- engaging in better research and capturing messages with absolute impact.

SEE SHOWCASE 1: https://imworx.com/

THE EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY POWER OF THE WEB
Here are some of our latest partner publishers who are making a true difference in sharing information about current RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS and ADVOCACY achievements in our health and patient communities.

WELLNESS PUBLISHING
The AngioFoundation is a collective of dedicated educators, academic leaders and professional clinicians. Though an alliance with the NY Cancer Resource Alliance, ANGIOPRESS was formed as an innivative network of collaborative publishers & social media newsletters.

HEALTH & MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY REVIEW (PROGRAM)
REPORTING IS PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND SHARING IS EDUCATION FOR THE WORLD. The AngioFoundation supports and partners with outside producers including InterMediaWorx and a network of clinical professionals and credentialed educators to form independent case studies and research reviews on health related innovations. Combining multiple modalities of evaluation protocols (including the use of diagnostic imaging, behavioral studies and efficacy assessments), an unbiased focus group is designated for each product review to conduct a thorough user exam. Reports may come in the form of video interviews, medical imaging scans, recorded biometric tracking, user experience and other vital information to substantiating an intelligent review (and consumer activity). Reviews are submitted for public access and digital distribution through our network of science news outlets.

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