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In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Bob Ananta, the acting president director of Bank Syariah Indonesia, shares how the bank is advancing Islamic finance globally through the 2025 Global Islamic Finance Summit (GIFS), policy harmonization and innovative initiatives like the Muslim Consumption Index.

Qatari conglomerate Estithmar Holding made Islamic finance history with its QAR500 million debut Sukuk, the first corporate to have tapped the Qatari riyal Sukuk market, charting a new pathway for others to follow suit and deepen the market. In a roundtable hosted by IFN, experts behind the transaction from Al Rayan Investment, Masraf Al Rayan and Simmons & Simmons discuss the intricacies and significance of this award-winning deal. Interviewees:Akber Khan, Acting CEO, Al Rayan InvestmentTahir Hayat Pirzada, GM, Group Treasurer and Financial Institutions, Masraf Al RayanHadi El Kadi, Senior Associate, Deal Advisory, Al Rayan InvestmentLee Irvine, Partner, Simmons & Simmons

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Maricel Estavillo discusses Pru Life UK's pioneering role in launching Takaful products in the Philippines and its efforts to expand financial inclusion.

I februari avslutas SNS forskningsprojekt, som i tre år har belyst hur styrning, organisering och finansiering av högre utbildning och forskning bör utformas för att säkerställa hög kvalitet och god resursanvändning. Medverkande Maria Nilsson (L), statssekreterare hos utbildningsminister Johan Pehrson Mats Bergman, professor i nationalekonomi och rektor för Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet. Har författat SNS-rapporten Dimensionering av högre utbildning – vem är det egentligen som styr? Mats Benner, professor i forskningspolitik vid Lunds universitet. Har författat SNS-rapporten Ändra allt!? En högskolepolitik för vår tid tillsammans med Sylvia Schwaag Serger. Roger Svensson, docent i nationalekonomi vid Institutet för Näringslivsforskning (IFN). Har författat SNS-rapporten Konkurrens och styrning i den statliga forskningsfinansieringen. Erik Renström, rektor vid Lunds universitet Katarina Bjelke, generaldirektör för Vetenskapsrådet Magnus Frodigh, global forskningschef på Ericsson Stefan Bengtsson, ordförande i styrelsen för Chalmers tekniska högskola och ordförande till referensgruppen som varit knuten till SNS forskningsprojekt Konferensen modereras av Jonas Klarin, forskningsledare på SNS.

Conversations in IFN-y explores the latest advancements in understanding and managing secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and macrophage activation syndrome (MAS), with updates from ASH 2024. Featuring discussions by leading experts, the educational activity covers breakthroughs in diagnostic technologies. Topics covered include AI-based histology models and PET/CT imaging, therapeutic innovations such as emapalumab and reduced-intensity conditioning for HSCT. The implications of these findings for improving outcomes in diverse patient populations, including malignancy- and pregnancy-associated HLH will also be discussed.Launch Date: January 9, 2025Release Date: January 9, 2025Expiration Date: December 31, 2025FACULTYPui Lee, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsBoston Childrens HospitalAshish Kumar, MD, PhDProfessor of PediatricsCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterAlexei Grom, MDProfessor of PediatricsResearch DirectorDivision of RheumatologyCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis podcast provides accredited continuing education credits.  To receive your credit, please read the accreditation information provided in this link prior to listening to this podcast.

In this Conversations in IFN-y podcast episode, emerging data from the 2024 ACR meeting is discussed, highlighting advancements in understanding genetic drivers, cytokine dynamics, and biomarkers like IL-18 and CXCL9 for improved diagnosis and monitoring. Expert insights explore new findings on liver and lung pathology in MAS, as well as updates on therapeutic innovations, including JAK inhibitors and emapalumab, and their roles in enhancing patient outcomes. Practical strategies are provided for integrating the latest research and cutting-edge diagnostics into clinical practice.Launch Date: December 19, 2024Release Date: December 19, 2024Expiration Date: November 30, 2025FACULTYPui Lee, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsBoston Children's HospitalAlexei Grom, MDProfessor of PediatricsResearch DirectorDivision of RheumatologyCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis podcast provides accredited continuing education credits.  To receive your credit, please read the accreditation information provided in this link prior to listening to this podcast.

Under tre år har SNS tillsammans med forskare och en referensgrupp berört olika aspekter av brottslighet i samhället. Välkommen att lyssna på forskare och andra aktörer som bidragit till att öka kunskapen om en av våra största samhällsutmaningar. Medverkande Hans Grönqvist, professor i nationalekonomi vid IFN och Linnéuniversitetet. Medförfattare till SNS-rapporten Bostadsområdets betydelse för brottslighet och barns möjligheter. Anna Hedlund, lektor i socialantropologi vid Göteborgs universitet, och författare till SNS-rapporten Avhopp från kriminella grupperingar i storstäderna. Hur fungerar kommunernas verksamhet? Hanna Jarl, direktör på Kriminalvården och ordförande i referensgruppen för SNS forskningsprojekt Brottslighet och samhälle Samtalet leds av Emelie Lekebjer, senior projektledare på SNS.

Daniel Waldenström är professor i nationalekonomi och programchef för forskningsprogrammet ”Skatter och samhälle” vid IFN. Daniel har skrivit boken Superrika och jämlika – hur kapital och ägande lyfter alla.

10 december. Regeringen vill finansiera ny kärnkraft med hjälp av statligt subventionerade lån och avtal som garanterar ett visst elpris. Är det en bra modell? Andreas Ericson diskuterar med Simon Wakter, politisk sakkunnig på Regeringskansliet, Pär Holmberg, docent på IFN, och Anton Steen från Fortum.

This third podcast episode in the series explores advanced understanding of primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), focusing on its genetic basis, diagnostic innovations, and treatment strategies. The discussion highlights the pathophysiology of HLH as an interferon gamma (IFN-γ) driven disease, emphasizing the role of novel diagnostic tools such as flow cytometry and genetic panels. The panel also examines emerging therapies, including JAK inhibitors and IFN-γ monoclonal antibody (emapalumab), in improving outcomes for both primary and secondary HLH. Practical insights into balancing immunosuppression with efficacy offer guidance for optimizing patient care.Launch Date: December 2, 2024Release Date: December 2, 2024Expiration Date: November 30, 2025FACULTYScott Canna, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsChildrens Hospital of PhiladelphiaPui Lee, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsBoston Childrens HospitalAshish Kumar, MD, PhDProfessor of PediatricsCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis podcast provides accredited continuing education credits.  To receive your credit, please read the accreditation information provided at this link below prior to listening to this podcast.https://www.practicepointcme.com/CMEHome/conversations-in-ifn-y-driven-diseases-decoding-the-gamma-signal-1

”Superrika och jämlika” är titeln på Daniel Waldenströms senaste bok där han argumenterar för att vi på många sätt är mer jämlika än någonsin. En beskrivning som går emot berättelsen om hur klyftorna ökat rekordsnabbt i Sverige sedan 1980. Vad stämmer egentligen? Starta pressarna gästas av Daniel Waldenström, professor i nationalekonomi vid IFN, Institutet för Näringslivsforskning samt Axel Vikström doktor i medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap och aktuell med sin avhandling om synen på de superrika.

Patients with interferon gamma (IFN-γ)-driven diseases such as hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) face significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, with delays in diagnosis and limited effective treatments often resulting in poor outcomes. Despite advances in understanding the role of IFN-γ in these conditions, there remains an unmet need for more precise diagnostic tools and faster, targeted therapies to manage the hyperinflammatory states that characterize these diseases.Launch Date: November 25, 2024Release Date: November 25 2024Expiration Date: October 31, 2025FACULTYScott Canna, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsChildrens Hospital of PhiladelphiaPui Lee, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsBoston Childrens HospitalAshish Kumar, MD, PhDProfessor of PediatricsCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis podcast provides accredited continuing education credits.  To receive your credit, please read the accreditation information provided at this link below prior to listening to this podcast.https://www.practicepointcme.com/CMEHome/conversations-in-ifn-y-driven-diseases-decoding-the-gamma-signal-1

Patients with interferon gamma (IFN-γ)-driven diseases such as hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) face significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, with delays in diagnosis and limited effective treatments often resulting in poor outcomes. Despite advances in understanding the role of IFN-γ in these conditions, there remains an unmet need for more precise diagnostic tools and faster, targeted therapies to manage the hyperinflammatory states that characterize these diseases.Launch Date: November 18, 2024Release Date: November 18, 2024Expiration Date: October 31, 2025FACULTYScott Canna, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsChildrens Hospital of PhiladelphiaPui Lee, MDAssistant Professor of PediatricsBoston Childrens HospitalAshish Kumar, MD, PhDProfessor of PediatricsCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterThis podcast provides accredited continuing education credits.  To receive your credit, please read the accreditation information provided at this link below prior to listening to this podcast.https://www.practicepointcme.com/CMEHome/conversations-in-ifn-y-driven-diseases-decoding-the-gamma-signal-1

https://othership.brandbot-checkout.com/erik-schramek-first-timer-promo-IfN.html Our next guest is a multi-faceted artist and human. He's a musician, meditation and journey guide, a jewelry maker, and much more. He's the kindest soul, and our dear friend, Erik Shramek. See some of Erik's fine art here: www.instagram.com/setinstone.macrame

16 oktober. Hur går det för Sveriges ekonomi? Och vad har regeringen gjort för den under första halvan av mandatperioden? Andreas Bergh, docent i nationalekonomi vid Lunds universitet, Jacob Lundberg, forskare vid IFN och Elinor Odeberg, chefsekonom Arena Idé, diskuterar med Andreas Ericson.

Sharifatul Hanizah Said Ali, Executive Director, Islamic Capital Market Development, Securities Commission Malaysia

John Welling, Senior Director Head of Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices

What represents a holistic and efficient Islamic investment ecosystem, and what is an effective regulatory environment to foster growth? What are notable recent developments in global Islamic investment management, including those influencing investment patterns, asset allocation and product innovation? How is technology changing Islamic asset and wealth management, and how is the emergence of private capital influencing the sector? Are suitable Shariah compliant savings and investment products being developed to meet local market needs? What Islamic investment trends have been witnessed in the Gulf that will have influence on the Asian markets? We ask an expert panel.Moderator:Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & HamlinsPanelists:John Welling, Senior Director Head of Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones IndicesIzad Sallehuddin, CEO, Principal IslamicSefian Kasem, Global Head of ETF and Indexing Investment Specialist, HSBC Asset ManagementShahariah Shaharudin, President, Saturna MalaysiaSeong Jiann Koay, Group Chief Financial Officer, MASVERSE

Ong Soon Chong, Head, ETF and ESG Investment, Eq8 Capital

What are the value propositions of Islamic wealth management businesses and products, and what is the size and demographic of the regional Islamic wealth economy? How are financial institutions refining the processes of wealth management to develop products, grow customer bases and build wealth management brands? How are balance sheets being used to transform and upgrade the mass affluent market into wealth management clients? Are Islamic financial institutions sufficiently leveraging on intergenerational wealth and the non-Muslim market, and are opportunities for cross selling wealth management services being capitalized on? We ask a respected panel.Moderator:Olga De Tapia, Global Head of ETFs and Indexing Sales and Global Head of Portfolio Advisory Solutions and OCIO Sales, HSBC Asset ManagementPanelists:Anouk Hanafiah, CEO, Eastspring Al-Wara' InvestmentsHakan Ozyon, CEO, Hejaz Financial ServicesGeoff Holmes, Group Chief Strategy Officer, Vemi VenturesMariam Veronica Abu Bakkar Seddek, Director, Group Head Institutional and Islamic Asset Management, Kenanga InvestorsResham Singh Beera Singh, Managing Director and Regional Head, Consumer Banking, CIMB Islamic

How is private capital influencing regional financial markets? How is private credit transforming Southeast Asian corporate financing, and what approach should regulators take? What are opportunities for private equity investment and how can this market be effectively navigated? What are opportunities for early-stage Shariah compliant venture capital in Southeast Asia? How are government and regulator-led initiatives promoting the participation of private capital in projects with positive social outcomes? We seek the views of an expert panel.Moderator:Ranjit Singh Gill, Head, Product Development, Kenanga InvestorsPanelists:Ahmad Nazir Che Yen, Business Development Director, DDGI Limited Regional OfficeBadrul Hisham Jaafar, Senior Partner, COPE Private EquityFrederik Wijsenbeek, Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Vemi CapitalMohammed Parekh, Managing Director, MRP Premier Group

How is Islamic investment being channeled into energy transition and related technologies, such as hydrogen? How are innovative activities such as carbon trading driving sustainable investing, and what opportunities are presented by the carbon markets? How are investors encouraging portfolio companies to manage long term climate related risk and social impact? What is a realistic assessment of regional ESG guidelines and global taxonomies and their influence on Islamic investors? We seek the views of an influential panel.Moderator:Vineeta Tan, Managing Editor and Director, Islamic Finance newsPanelists:Arshad Nuval Othman, Head, Sustainable Finance, CIMB IslamicEe Siew Pek, VP, Marketing and Product Development, Carbon Market, Bursa MalaysiaMohamad Irwan Aman, General Manager, Sustainability, Sarawak EnergyMushtaq Kapasi, Managing Director, Chief Representative, Asia Pacific, International Capital Market Association

IntroductionVineeta Tan, Managing Editor and Director, Islamic Finance newsExploring Non-Rupiah Funding Routes and Shariah Compliant Options for Indonesian Corporate Issuers The Indonesian corporate finance market and how it has evolved.Assessing funding options for Indonesian corporate issuers: capital markets vs bank financing vs alternative funding (P2P and equity crowdfunding).Offering an overview of the legal, tax and regulatory environment for Indonesian corporate capital raising.Rupiah versus non-Rupiah denominated corporate financing and capital raising activities.Shariah bank and syndicated financing versus the Islamic capital markets: comparisons and contrasts.Common non-Rupiah Sukuk structures and their applications for corporate issuers.Balance sheet management: asset-based versus asset-backed structures, and Rupiah versus non-Rupiah.Other key considerations for potential issuers of Shariah compliant facilities: tenor, rating, risk management, liquidity, credit enhancement, investor base.The opportunities offered by Shariah compliant, non-Rupiah green, transition and sustainability linked capital raising products.Moderator:Elias Moubarak, Partner, Trowers & HamlinsPanelists:Aditya N W Martowardojo, Director Corporate Client Solutions, PT CIMB Niaga SekuritasBilal Parvaiz, CEO, Standard Chartered SaadiqRitesh Agarwal, Head of Debt Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Emirates NBD CapitalRomy Buchari, Shariah Banking Director, MaybankZach Ang Chiang Yong, Head, Asia Clients, GLCs and Financial Sponsors, CIMB

9 oktober. Regeringen har presenterat en ny infrastrukturproposition. 1171 miljarder ska satsas under tolv år. Satsas det på rätt saker? Och hur vet vi vad som är rätt? Jacob Lundberg, ek. dr. och forskare på IFN, Nils Paul, expert på Svenskt Näringsliv, och Fredrik Bergström, vd på Wikinarium, diskuterar med Andreas Ericson.

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Christian de Guzman discusses macro and credit trends among Islamic sovereigns, delving deeper into global financial conditions and economic resilience, geopolitical shifts and the evolution of ESG risks in the Islamic financial landscape

In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Aleem Siddiqui Guiapal speaks about the evolving landscape of Islamic finance in the Philippines, exploring the recent inauguration of Maybank's Islamic banking branch in Zamboanga. They delve into its potential impact on local economies and the broader Islamic finance industry.

Tawarruq remains a key tool in Islamic finance despite ongoing debates around its structure. In this episode with IFN journalist Radhika Das, Elias Moubarak discusses the legal challenges, regulatory developments and cross-border complexities of Tawarruq, offering insights into its flexibility and future prospects. 

Private credit strategies are gathering momentum among Islamic investors. In this episode with IFN Managing Editor Vineeta Tan, Walter Gontarek, CEO of Channel Capital Advisors, explores different Shariah compliant private credit strategies, opportunities and prospects of this exciting asset class. 

BUFFALO, NY- August 21, 2024 – A new #editorial was #published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on July 17, 2024, entitled, “Strategies to disrupt NKG2A:HLA-E interactions for improved anti-cancer immunity.” Two studies using CRISPR screens in cancer cells identified HLA-E as a critical negative regulator of NK cell interactions with cancer cells. Consistent with this, IFNγ signaling was associated with NK cell resistance due to increased STAT1 activation and enhanced HLA-E expression. This effect is also evident in the murine homolog of HLA-E, Qa-1b, which was upregulated by inflammatory signals across all cell types tested. In addition to inflammatory signals, researchers Jack G. Fisher, Lara V. Graham, and Matthew D. Blunt from Clinical and Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton, UK, recently demonstrated that surface expression of HLA-E is increased by lymph node-associated signals IL-4 and CD40L on primary chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) cells. Additionally, two recent studies have shown that HLA-E can protect circulating tumor cells from NK cell lysis via NKG2A, suggesting that targeting the NKG2A axis could be a promising strategy for preventing metastasis in solid tumors. “In conclusion, there is strong preclinical evidence that disruption of NKG2A interactions with HLA-E can stimulate both NK cell and cytotoxic T cell effector functions against cancer.” DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.28610 Correspondence to - Matthew D. Blunt - m.d.blunt@soton.ac.uk Video short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQREIa-RToU Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://oncotarget.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Foncotarget.28610 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Oncotarget - https://www.oncotarget.com/subscribe/ Keywords - cancer, Natural killer (NK) cells, immunotherapy, NKG2A, immune checkpoint blockade, HLA-E About Oncotarget Oncotarget (a primarily oncology-focused, peer-reviewed, open access journal) aims to maximize research impact through insightful peer-review; eliminate borders between specialties by linking different fields of oncology, cancer research and biomedical sciences; and foster application of basic and clinical science. Oncotarget is indexed and archived by PubMed/Medline, PubMed Central, Scopus, EMBASE, META (Chan Zuckerberg Initiative) (2018-2022), and Dimensions (Digital Science). To learn more about Oncotarget, please visit https://www.oncotarget.com and connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Oncotarget/ X - https://twitter.com/oncotarget Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oncotargetjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OncotargetJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/oncotarget Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/oncotarget/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Oncotarget/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0gRwT6BqYWJzxzmjPJwtVh MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

15 augusti. Är den amerikanska undervisningsmetoden ”no excuses” lösningen för skolor med låga resultat i utanförskapsområden? Gabriel Heller Sahlgren, forskare vid IFN, och Anneli Einarsson, lektor vid Malmö universitet, diskuterar med Andreas Ericson.

Dr Benjamin Krishna and the Virology & Immunology team at Cambridge University have identified a protein, elevated in the blood of Long Covid patients, that could act as a potential biomarker for the condition.  This week, we spoke to Dr Krishna about their study, published in Science, which sampled the blood of Long Covid patients across several years. They found Interferon Gamma (IFNɣ) at, an average of, six times the normal level.  IFNɣ is a key protein in the body's immune response, a moderator of inflammation and a mediator for fighting infection.  These raised levels of IFNɣ are indicative of the immune system remaining active throughout Long Covid.  The team found that levels returned to normal in patients once they recovered from the disease. These findings could help develop treatment strategies and offer a clear diagnosis for some Long Covid patients.Living with Long Covid? How was your week?Website - https://www.tlcsessions.net/Twitter - @SessionsTlc https://twitter.com/sessionstlcInsta - @tlcsessions https://www.instagram.com/tlcsessions

Takaful Oman's CEO Neelmani Bhardwaj shares insights into the burgeoning Islamic insurance sector of the Sultanate, as well as Takaful Oman's expansion plans in the short and medium term, with IFN's Nessreen Tamano in this podcast episode.

In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and management of Essential Thrombocythemia with Dr. Raajit Rampal. Here are the shownotes:1.     IPSET (revised) system, risk categories are defined by the presence of a prior thrombosis, age, and JAK2 mutation status:·        Very low risk: No prior thrombosis, age ≤60 years, JAK2-unmutated·        Low risk: No prior thrombosis, age ≤60 years, JAK2-mutated·        Intermediate risk: No thrombosis, age >60 years, JAK2-unmutated·        High risk: History of thrombosis (any age/genotype), or age >60 years with JAK2 mutationhttps://ashpublications.org/blood/article/120/26/5128/30914/Development-and-validation-of-an-International                      2.    The MIPSS-ET provides points for:·        Age > 60 years (3 points)·        Adverse mutation (SF3B1/SRSF2/U2AF1/TP53) (2 points)·        Male sex (1 point)·        White blood cell count ≥11 × 10^9/L (1 point)·        https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/bjh.16380?sid=nlm%3Apubmed 3.    Aspirin o   Is there a benefit of twice-daily aspirin dosing, especially in high-risk or JAK2-mutant disease?https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/136/2/171/454293/A-randomized-double-blind-trial-of-3-aspirin 4.     Cytoreduction in High-risk ET Hydroxyurea: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199504273321704 Pegylated interferon alfa MPD-RC 112 Mascarenhas J et al. A randomized phase 3 trial of interferon- α vs hydroxyurea in polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia. Blood . 2022) https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/139/19/2931/483404/A-randomized-phase-3-trial-of-interferon-vs Anagrelide in EThttps://ashpublications.org/blood/article/121/10/1720/31186/Anagrelide-compared-with-hydroxyurea-in-WHO 5.    Ruxolitinib  In a randomized study phase 2 study (MAJIC-ET), ruxolitinib treatment did not deliver better rates of hematological response than best-available therapy, although symptoms did improve.  ·        MAJIC-ET study which is a randomized phase 2 trial ·        ET patients resistant/intolerant to HU were randomized to receive RUX or standard treatment (HU 71%, anagrelide 48%, IFN 40%). The primary study outcome was CR, defined by normal platelet and white cell counts and normal spleen size.  ·        At 1 year, response was achieved in 46% of patients in the RUX group and in 44% in the standard arm, without statistically significant difference between the two groups.  ·        In addition, no difference was observed in the rates of thrombosis, hemorrhage, and disease transformation after 2 years of follow-up.  ·        MRs were also uncommon. RUX was superior, however, in symptom control. https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/130/17/1889/36509/Ruxolitinib-vs-best-available-therapy-for-ET

In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin reviews recent statistics on the circulation of respiratory syncytial virus, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 before discussing new vaccine guidelines released by the advisory committee on immunization practices, and reviews the CDC guidelines for quarantine/ isolation following SARS-CoV-2 infection, continues to dispel the myth of viral rebound, how to pay for paxlovid, when to use steroids and the benefits of convalescent plasma, the role of IFN-g in long COVID, if the brain-blood-barrier is compromised in long COVID, meaning of persistent community SARS-CoV-2 RNA findings, and the effects of hyperbaric oxygen on post COVID neurocognition. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Respiratory disease surveillance (CDC) RSV surveillance  (CDC) RSV national trend (CDC) RSV vaccination stats (CIDRAP) Influenza/flu surveillance  (CDC) Influenza/flu map (CDC) COVID-19  hospital admissions (CDC) COVID-19 national trend (CDC) COVID-19 wastewater testing (biobot) Variant tracker (CDC) Variant hospital admissions (CDC) ACIP COVID vaccination for seniors recommendations (CIDRAP) Additional vaccine doses for older adults (CDC) Evidence based advice from the ACIP (CDC) State mandates did NOT influence primary vaccination rates only boosters (PNAS) No nOPV2? (CDC) CDC Quarantine guidelines (CDC) To rebound or to not rebound (MMWR) Know your COVID-19 tools (ESMED) How to pay for Paxlovid (PAXCESS) Molnupiravir safety and efficacy (JMV) Molunpiravir plus antibody therapy for at-risk outpatients (Nat Comm) Convalescent plasma recommendation for immunocompromised (IDSociety) Steroids, dexamethasone at the right time (OFID) Anticoagulation guidelines (hematology.org) Spontaneous release of IFN-g in Long COVID (Science Advances) Blood-brain-barrier compromise in long COVID associated cognitive impairment (Nat Neuroscience) Persistent community SARS-CoV-2 RNA (Nature) Hyberbaric oxygen therapy improves post COVID neurocognition (Scientific Reports) Medical study questionnaire, the SHORT form (Brandeis) Long term effects of hyperbaric oxygen post COVID (Scientific Reports) Contribute to our ASTMH fundraiser at PWB Letters read on TWiV 1092 Dr. Griffin's COVID treatment summary (pdf) Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your questions for Dr. Griffin to daniel@microbe.tv

Some of the Vatican's secrets have been revealed in a new book, ”Secretum”, by Massimo Franco. It's in the form of a series of conversations with Archbishop Sergio Pagano, who has worked in the Vatican archive for 45 years. From stories of Vatican intrigue to a letter written in 1530 by English nobles urging Pope Clement VII to grant Henry VIII an annulment so he could marry Anne Boleyn, Massimo Franco tells Edward about some of the gems in the Archive.The Inter Faith Network (IFN) is to close after the government withdrew funding because one of its trustees is associated with the Muslim Council of Britain. Since 1987 the IFN has worked to promote understanding and good relations between people of different faiths. Edward talks to IFN's executive director, Dr Harriet Crabtree and to Zara Mohammed, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain.Increasingly AI is being used to help people maintain a form of relationship after death, to help preserve a legacy or experiences worth remembering. We hear from the AI version of the actor Ed Asner who died in 2021, from Stephen Smith, CEO of StoryFile, who created it and from Dr Nathan Mladin from Theos whose latest report looks at the pros and cons of how AI is being used in the rapidly changing world of grief tech.Producers: Amanda Hancox and James Leesley

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Feb 23rd Publish Date:  Feb 22nd   From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, February 23rd and Happy 81st Birthday to NFL HOF Fred Biletnikoff. ***02.23.24 – BIRTHDAY – FRED BILETNIKOFF*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by Tom Wages Funeral Home: Gwinnett Police Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide; Toddler Found Safe Jackson EMC Foundation Grants $60K to Gwinnett County Service Agencies Georgia Gwinnett College Set to Host Preview Days All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: TOM WAGES   STORY 1: Gwinnett Police Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide; Toddler Safe A tragic incident unfolded in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, where police are investigating a possible case of murder-suicide. The bodies of a husband and wife were discovered inside a home on Sterling Drive on Wednesday. Also found unharmed at the residence was a toddler, whose safety amidst the tragedy provides a glimmer of hope. The police responded to a welfare check at the property just after 11:30 a.m., prompted by a family member's concern when they could not reach the individuals inside the home. Upon arrival, officers found at least one person on the floor and called for immediate medical assistance. Unfortunately, both individuals were confirmed deceased. The investigation currently points towards a domestic-related incident, and the authorities are treating this as a potential murder-suicide. The Medical Examiner's Office will make the final determination on the cause and manner of death. STORY 2: Jackson EMC Foundation Grants $60K to Gwinnett County Service Agencies The Jackson EMC Foundation continues its community support by granting a total of $100,000 to several organizations. Notably, $60,000 will directly benefit Gwinnett County. Gwinnett-based Mending the Gap, Inc., received $20,000 for their Save Our Seniors Program, providing monthly care packages to low-income seniors. Step by Step Recovery, Inc., was granted $15,000 to fund recovery units for individuals battling drug and alcohol addiction in Barrow, Gwinnett, and Hall counties. The Salvation Army — Gwinnett received $15,000 for its Financial Emergency Services Program, offering rent and mortgage assistance to residents in need. Lastly, Acceptance Recovery Center was awarded $10,000 for beds and mattresses at its residential facilities. Funded by the Operation Round Up program, these grants are part of over $20 million put back into local communities since 2005. Individuals or charities in the 10 counties served by Jackson EMC can apply for a grant online or at local offices. STORY 3: Georgia Gwinnett College Set to Host Preview Days Georgia Gwinnett College is gearing up to host two upcoming Preview Days, and the first one kicks off this Saturday. The second Preview Day will take place on March 23, running from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the GGC campus. These events provide prospective students with an opportunity to learn about GGC's various programs of study, admissions process, financial aid options, student housing, and more. Attendees can expect to hear directly from members of the Grizzly family and participate in a campus tour guided by student ambassadors. The event also features a party with food, music, and giveaways. Notably, selected breakout sessions will be conducted in Spanish for Spanish-speaking attendees. In a bid to make higher education more accessible, GGC will waive application fees in March. It's worth noting that about 82% of GGC students qualify for financial aid. For more information or to register for the Preview Days, visit the GGC Admissions page. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back. Break 2: INGLES 4   STORY 4: Apple Launches New Free Sports App Apple has made a bold entry into the sports domain with its latest offering, Apple Sports. This free app is designed for sports fans and provides comprehensive stats, real-time scores, and standings from various leagues including the MLS, NBA, NHL, among others. The app allows users to tailor their preferences, enabling them to stay updated on their favorite teams and leagues. The intuitive interface provides easy access to game scores, team rosters, and betting odds. While the app doesn't host live streaming, it integrates smoothly with the Apple TV app for those interested in streaming games. Apple Sports is currently available for iPhone users in the US, UK, and Canada running iOS 17.2 or later. STORY 5: Five Exciting Events to Enjoy in Gwinnett County This Weekend If you're in the Gwinnett County area and looking for fun activities this weekend, here are five events you shouldn't miss. Jurassic World Live Tour Experience the thrill of Jurassic World in an action-packed, live arena show at the Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Witness the terrifying, unexpected turn of events when Indominus rex escapes and wreaks havoc in the park. The show features a spectacular production complete with projection, practical scenery, strobe lights, theatrical fog, animatronics, performers, and the iconic “Jurassic World” soundtrack. The Spirit of Rush Georgia's premier Rush tribute band, The Spirit of Rush, will take the stage at Eddie Owen Presents @ Red Clay Music Foundry, 3116 Main St., Duluth, on Saturday at 7 p.m. Expect a night of soaring musicianship and unwavering dedication as they bring the music of Rush to life. Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, this Saturday and Sunday. The festival offers a range of cultural activities such as storytelling, puppetry, dance and drum exhibitions, a new lighted parade, and more. Don't miss the Drone Show and Light Show on the largest screen in the world. Suwanee Winter Farmers Market Visit the Suwanee Winter Farmers Market at Suwanee Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Enjoy fresh local winter produce including lettuces, greens, potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, baked goods, and a variety of other local flavors. Comedian Ian Lara at Atlanta Comedy Theater Catch up-and-coming New York City comic Ian Lara at the Atlanta Comedy Theater, 4650 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, this Thursday and Friday. Lara made his late-night debut on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and has garnered over 10 million views for his set on “Comedy Central Stand up Featuring”. STORY 6: Long COVID Linked to Inflammatory Protein, Study Finds Cambridge University researchers have found a potential link between Long COVID and high levels of the inflammatory protein interferon gamma. The groundbreaking study suggests that IFN-γ could serve as a biomarker for Long COVID fatigue, paving the way for improved diagnosis and treatment. The comprehensive study followed Long COVID patients for over two years. It discovered a persistent production of IFN-γ correlating with ongoing symptoms. This research is significant given the skepticism surrounding Long COVID, despite an estimated 1.9 million people in the UK suffering from it. The research identifies specific immune cells that produce IFN-γ and observes a decrease in symptoms as IFN-γ levels drop. While vaccinations may help clear the virus, effective therapies remain a necessity. The study also suggests that IFN-γ could help classify Long COVID subtypes, leading to more personalized treatments. Gaining a deeper understanding of Long COVID could equip us with vital knowledge for future pandemics. STORY 7: New Study: 4 in 10 Americans Know Someone Who Died of Drug Overdose A staggering four out of ten Americans know someone who has died from a drug overdose. This alarming statistic comes from a recent study by non-profit organization RAND.   The research found that 42.4% of participants knew at least one person who had overdosed, translating to an estimated 125 million American adults. 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1 februari. Finansdepartementets Långtidsutredning föreslår att överskottsmålet för de offentliga finanserna ska tas bort. Är det rätt väg att gå? Andreas Ericson diskuterar med Lars Calmfors, professor emeritus i internationell ekonomi, och Daniel Waldenström, professor i nationalekonomi, båda verksamma vid IFN.

In this IFN Podcast episode, Munirah Khairuddin, the country head and CEO of Principal Asset Management Malaysia speaks to Nessreen Tamano of IFN about the rising popularity and impact of digital investing, especially in the context of Shariah compliant finance, in Malaysia and around the world.

Estate planning is a major challenge in Malaysia, with the upper bound of frozen assets estimated at RM90 billion (US$19.36 billion). In this episode of the podcast, Marlena Kareem, the editor of ISFI, speaks to Ariffin Sabirin, the founder of Wasiyyah Shoppe, and Khairul Nisa Ismail, CEO of Sedania As Salam Capital, about how they are collaborating to address the Muslim estate planning challenge with the Hibah instrument. 

The mainstreaming of digital lending has overhauled the risk landscape for banks and financial institutions. How should the finance industry adapt? In this episode, Vineeta Tan speaks to Guru Raghavendran, the senior vice-president of banking practice at Azentio Software, to explore this topic.

Carbon credits are positioned as a potential avenue to alleviate some of the global climate pressures emanating from carbon emissions. But they are not without critics. Are they a viable asset class and how can we best optimize carbon credits and offsets? My name is Vineeta Tan, the managing editor of IFN. To understand this, in this episode, Vineeta Tan speaks to Professor Lisa Wilson, the managing director of XTCC, a Shariah compliant investment platform for carbon credits; and Dr Scott Levy, the managing director of Al Waseelah and founder of XTCC. 

I dagens podd pratar jag med skolforskaren Gabriel Heller Sahlgren. I alla fall är det inom skolområdet som han framför allt har utmärkt sig. Han är verksam som forskare vid London School of Economics, där han även disputerade 2019. Han är också verksam vid Institutet för näringslivsforskning (IFN). I dagens avsnitt pratar vi om Pisa-resultaten, och andra internationella prov, vilket han har forskat mycket om. Varför gissa när man kan fråga en faktisk expert, tänkte jag. För ett år sedan, innan de senaste Pisa-resultaten hade kommit, skrev han en en intressant artikel där han helt enkelt gick igenom vad datan faktiskt visade. Slutsatsen var att svensk skola inte hade tappat så mycket, vilket tidningsrubriker och debattörer annars påstått. Datan visade att den svenska skolan inte är dålig alls, inte om man jämför lika med lika, alltså samma grupper mellan länder.Mycket av det svenska tappet har helt enkelt att göra med invandringens effekter, kunde Gabriel Heller Sahlgren visa. Vi pratar om det, men också om de nya Pisa-resultaten och hur man kan tolka dem. Några länkarGabriel Heller Sahlgren – “Kunskapsskolans återkomst” (Timbro, 2022)Gabriel Heller Sahlgren – ”Den svenska grundskolan är bland de bästa i världen” (DN Debatt 5/7 –22) (Debattartikeln utgår från rapporten i länken ovanför)Gabriel Heller Sahlgren – ”Sveriges skola bland de mest likvärdiga i OECD” (SvD Debatt, 29/6 –23)Gabriel Heller Sahlgren – “Skolforskare om nya PISA-resultaten: Därför tappar Sverige” (Kvartal, 5/12 –23)Min egen senaste text på liknande tema:Julstämning på Rak högerDen nuvarande julens ande uppfyller just nu dessa spalter med sin närvaro. Därför är det nu 30 procents rabatt på en årsprenumeration på Rak höger! Unna dig själv eller ge bort till någon du vill göra glad! Eller varför inte en rak höger till någon du vill förarga?Passa på så länge lagret räcker!Utgivaren ansvarar inte för kommentarsfältet. (Myndigheten för press, radio och tv (MPRT) vill att jag skriver ovanstående för att visa att det inte är jag, utan den som kommenterar, som ansvarar för innehållet i det som skrivs i kommentarsfältet.) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.enrakhoger.se/subscribe

Air Selangor issued its largest SRI Sukuk to date in October 2023. In this episode, Marlena Kereem, the editor of Islamic Sustainable Finance and Investment, sits down with Kevin Lee Shih-Min, the head of finance and strategy at Air Selangor, to talk about this landmark issuance and its SRI Sukuk strategy moving forward. 

5 december. Svenska elevers resultat i OECD:s Pisa-undersökning faller. Vad beror det på och vilka slutsatser ska vi dra av det? Är läget så illa som det verkar? Gabriel Heller Sahlgren, forskare på IFN, och Linnéa Lindquist, rektor och författare, diskuterar med Andreas Ericson.

There are areas of opportunities in the Islamic private equity and venture capital space, particularly in the GCC and Southeast Asian regions, where Lim Say Cheong, the CEO of Saudi Venture Capital Investment Company, has focused on in the last decade. He shares his insights with IFN in this episode with Nessreen Tamano.

There is a noticeable shift from traditional bank financing toward alternative financing across multiple asset classes in the GCC and beyond, which is resulting in the rise of instruments such as venture debt funds. In this episode, brought to you by King and Spalding, Asal Saghari and Mike Rainey explore this trend, bringing us expert insights and analyses to help us understand this shift and how it impacts the financing landscape. Nathan Kwon joins as a special guest. 

reNIKOLA Solar II issued the world's first Climate Bonds Initiative-certified Sukuk in September this year. Marlena Kareem, the editor of ISFI, speaks to Khong Ho Ming, the executive director and COO of reNIKOLA, about this landmark issuance.

The Islamic insurtech sector in Malaysia is still relatively small, but CEO of Ouch!, Shazy Noorazman, believes that more players will emerge as the digital Takaful opportunity is hard to ignore. Shazy discusses the prospects and pain points of the industry in this episode with Vineeta Tan. 

6 september. Ingen höjd skiktgräns för statlig skatt och därmed i praktiken en skattehöjning. Men samtidigt ett nytt jobbskatteavdrag. Vad ska man tycka om regeringens skattepolitik? Håkan Boström, ledarskribent på Göteborgs-Posten, och Jacob Lundberg, forskare vid IFN, diskuterar med Andreas Ericson.

TWiV notes the passing of virologist Michael BA Oldstone, a study to assess the performance of rapid antigen tests to detect symptomatic and asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection, and the presence of antibodies to type I interferons in ~40% of patients with West Nile virus encephalitis. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Rich Condit, and Alan Dove Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode MicrobeTV Discord Server MicrobeTV store at Cafepress Position in Rosenfeld Laboratory (pdf) XKCD on antivaxxers RFK Jr. CDC or FDA head? (Politico) Performance of rapid antigen tests (Ann Int Med) Guidance on rapid antigen tests (FDA) Autoantibodies to IFN in West Nile virus encephalitis (JEM) Letters read on TWiV 1031 Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Weekly Picks Rich – The Final Covid-19 Grand Rounds: What Have We Learned? Alan – Teaching biology to Tibetan Buddhist monks Vincent – I got it from Agnes by Tom Lehrer and Why Oppenheimer has important lessons for scientists today Listener Picks Ryan – Paul Offit on PBS Newshour to explain RFK Jr.'s Congressional Hearing Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv