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D&A Pharma : Despite the latest alarming figures on alcohol dependence, France is delaying the use of sodium oxybate, which has been prescribed for almost 30 years in Italy and Austria

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PARIS, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — At the beginning of June, the health authorities hammered it home once again: “The health, social and economic consequences of alcohol consumption represent a burden for French society.” The results are alarming: every year in France, alcohol is the cause of 49,000 deaths and an estimated social cost of 118 billion euros.1 Two figures that dramatically sum up the human and financial cost of alcohol dependence, the second leading cause of death after tobacco.

 

Yet there is a drug whose efficacy has recently been reaffirmed, and which has been prescribed in Italy and Austria for over 30 years to 300,000 patients. Its name is Alcover. Its active ingredient, sodium oxybate, was discovered by French professor Henri Laborit, and is used to help alcohol-dependent people maintaining abstinence. A university thesis on the subject has just been published by the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Amsterdam. Validated by some of Europe’s leading specialists in alcohol dependence, and meeting the most recent methodological and regulatory standards, its results confirm the efficacy, tolerability and safety of sodium oxybate in maintaining abstinence, particularly in severely dependent patients. They also further strengthen the efficacy and safety data on the basis of which the European Medicines Agency was able to confirm in 2018 the positive benefit-risk profile of the treatment as prescribed in Italy and Austria.

Behind these scientific advances, the hope that this treatment will soon be authorized in France would represent a major step forward for thousands of alcohol-dependent patients, their families and public finances.

1. Santé publique France

About D&A Pharma: 
D&A Pharma is a pharmaceutical company founded in 2006 by Patrice Debrégeas. The company’s mission is to help people live better without their addictions. Since 2007, D&A Pharma has been developing treatments for addictions and orphan diseases based on well-established active ingredients, formulated by experts working in collaboration with competent international clinicians, statisticians and regulatory experts. Since 2015, D&A Pharma has been developing a sodium oxybate-based drug for the treatment of alcohol dependence. D&A Pharma has provided a financial support to Julien Guiraud for the conduct of his PhD thesis and has sponsored several studies presented in the thesis. (Link to thesis: https://hdl.handle.net/11245.1/ad0b0a9e-e28c-432d-81a9-ccdf39b190f8

www.da-pharma.com 

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Gildas de la Monneraye – gildas.delamonneraye@mascaret.eu 

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GBS Malta launches groundbreaking new campus

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LONDON, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GBS Malta, a proud member of Global Education (GEDU), has launched a cutting-edge campus in the vibrant heart of San Ġiljan, marking a new era for student learning and campus life in Malta.

Maltese Minister for Education, Youth, Research and Innovation, the Hon. Dr Clifton Grima MP said:

“As a country, we (Government and Opposition) might argue over many things, but there are certain instances where we come together, because we know and understand that when there is unity, there is stability, and when there is stability, there is potential.”

Maltese Shadow Minister for Education and Trades, the Hon. Justin Schembri MP said:

“The establishment of this campus is a testament to GBS’ commitment to providing accessible, high-quality education that equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in today’s competitive market.”

GEDU Deputy CEO, Professor Ray Lloyd said this is a significant step forward.

“Our mission is to change lives through education and provide students with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to succeed in an ever-changing world,” said Professor Lloyd. 

“This new campus is a significant investment and as we continue to grow, GBS Malta will play a key role in our global strategy, creating a vibrant learning environment that empowers students to achieve their full potential and drive positive change in their communities.

“This investment has already boosted the local economy through the creation of skilled jobs, and it will boost the Maltese economy for years to come through continued job creation and more students spending money in local businesses.”

Director of Operations for GBS Malta, Allen Lofaro said the new campus is a game-changer for the organisation.

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“At GBS Malta, we prioritise our students’ success by providing world-class facilities and resources to help them thrive academically and personally,” said Mr Lofaro.

“This new campus offers fully equipped ‘Smart Classrooms,’ a modern library, computer lab, and vibrant social spaces, ensuring our students have the best possible environment for both learning and leisure.

“We are excited to open this incredible space and continue our mission of changing lives through education.”

The campus is in the centre of St Julian’s, next to the North & South bus terminals for easy access.

We invite prospective students and partners to explore the new GBS Malta campus and discover how we’re reshaping the future of education in Malta.

Visit us in St. Julian’s or learn more here. 

About GEDU: The Group offers a range of educational opportunities, including the full range of higher education qualifications, apprenticeships, and language schools. It has operations in 12 countries, including the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Malta, UAE, India, Saudi Arabia, and Australia. Its portfolio covers a wide range of subject areas and is characterised by a keen focus on both employability and student experience to maximise return on investment for students. 

About GBS Malta: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across campuses in the UK, Malta and the United Arab Emirates. Working in partnership with several leading higher education providers, we deliver undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in banking, finance, accounting, business, healthcare – and more.

GBS HE Malta is a licenced Higher Education institution. Our licence has been approved by our regulator, Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) who is an independent, transparent, and international authority. Our courses are in line with the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualification Framework.

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Deepening International Friendship and Cooperation! The 6th China-CEEC Local Leaders’ Meeting Held in Yantai

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YANTAI, China, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — According to Shandian News reports: 

On October 16th, the 6th China-CEEC Local Leaders’ Meeting was held in Yantai, Shandong. The four forums held during the event have built a new platform for local cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries.

The meeting featured two main forums, the Green and Low-Carbon Forum for Local Cooperation and Development and the High-Level Academician Forum for Local Agricultural Cooperation, and two parallel forums, the Industry-Education Integrated Development Forum and the Business Cooperation Development Forum. During the High-Level Academician Forum for Local Agricultural Cooperation, the China-CEEC Modern Agricultural Science and Education Innovation Alliance was established. Sixty-four scientific and educational institutions from China and CEEC will collaborate on high-quality education, technology, talent, and enterprise resources in the field of modern agriculture. The alliance aims to serve as a new platform for exchanges and cooperation, enhancing the cultivation of talents in modern agriculture.

Georgios Papadakis, Academician of the European Academy of Sciences and Professor of Shandong Agricultural University

Some very nice mushroom products that you produce in China. And this is really unique, for example, to be exported in other countries and also transfer the technology of producing probably these products in Central European countries. So there are really great opportunities for commerce, for increasing commerce between China and the Central European countries.

During the meeting, strengthening sister-province cooperation was also a highlight. Shandong and Vojvodina Province of Serbia officially signed an agreement on friendly cooperative relationship. The event also had four exhibitions, including the Photography Exhibition of Central and Eastern European Countries and the Exhibition of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to showcase the customs and traditions of CEEC and promote Shandong’s local culture and products. In the Qilu traditional medicine exhibition area, the pulse diagnosis and acupoint pressing experience area attracted many guests.

Todor Kushevski, Assistant to the Mayor of Kocani, North Macedonia

Definitely the medicine and traditional stuffs are very interesting. It’s not unusual for our country. However, it is very nice to see such things, but also these technologies which we have opportunity also to see during the forum. It’s very interesting.

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Huawei and Alinma Bank Establish Strategic Partnership at GITEX GLOBAL 2024

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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — During GITEX GLOBAL 2024, Huawei signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Alinma Bank to accelerate the digital transformation in the financial industry.

Alinma Bank, a Saudi Arabian epicenter for dynamic, innovative, Shariah-compliant banking and financial services, has partnered with Huawei for several years. This new agreement marks a major step forward in their cooperation.

Jason Cao, CEO of Digital Finance BU, Huawei, emphasized the robust relationship between Huawei and Alinma Bank. He said, “Alinma Bank is a leading bank in the Middle East with a great vision. Huawei looks forward to expanding the partnership to support Alinma Bank’s digital transformation success with our technology, solutions and global experiences.”

Trevor Liu, CEO of Huawei Saudi Rep. Office, underlined, “Huawei Saudi Office will go all out to support Alinma Bank with our best expertise in the team. We expect to gain a deeper understanding of the needs of Alinma Bank and provide the most suitable solutions and services to accelerate the digital transformation of Alinma Bank.”

Yasser Aloufi, Chief Information Officer of Alinma Bank, said, “Huawei is our strategic partner. Since the cooperation started several years ago in IT infrastructure, we have been very satisfied with Huawei’s performance. We are looking forward to deepening the cooperation with Huawei, which could expand from infrastructure to cloud solutions, and further evolve into a digital transformation partnership.”

Huawei leverages leading innovative technologies and draws on its extensive expertise to help customers succeed through open collaboration with financial institutions and ecosystem partners, always looking for new ways to create value for our customers. By the end of September 2024, Huawei had served over 3,700 financial customers in more than 80 countries and regions, including 53 of the world’s top 100 banks. Huawei had also established strategic partnerships with more than 80 large banks, insurers, and securities companies across the globe, becoming their trusted partner in digital transformation.

For more details, please visit: https://e.huawei.com/en/industries/finance 

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