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Safeguarding Health in Coastal Environments: Addressing Vibrio Exposure Risks in Puerto Rico

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 13:21:40 EDT

Each year, thousands of people across Puerto Rico enjoy coastal activities such as swimming, fishing, and eating fresh seafood. However, these environments can also present exposure risks to Vibrio, a naturally occurring bacteria found in warm, salty, or brackish waters, especially during warmer months. - - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, certain species can cause vibriosis, an illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious wound infections. Peo...

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CONV2X Decentralized Health & Life Science Summit Releases FIRST SPEAKER COHORT

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Partners in Digital Health is proud to announce the first speaker cohort for ConV2X Decentralized Health — a landmark gathering of innovators, clinicians, technologists, and policy leaders reimagining the future of healthcare through decentralized infrastructure. - - This inaugural cohort represents some of the most consequential voices at the intersection of blockchain, AI, digital health, and regulatory science: - - Ajaz Hussain — Former Deputy Director, Office of Pharmaceutical S

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Dr. Ashish Jha Headlines ConV2X Smart Technology Transformation Summit - NYC Oct 2026

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 08:00:00 EDT

Partners in Digital Health today announced that Dr. Ashish Jha, one of the most influential voices in modern healthcare policy and public health leadership, will headline ConV2X Smart Technology Transformation in Healthcare & Life Sciences, taking place October 29–30, 2026, at the Historic GE Building: ILR Conference Center in New York City. - - Dr. Jha serves as Senior Fellow at the Harvard Belfer Center and Co-Founder & CEO of BioRadar. He previously served as White House COVID-19 Respo...

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Understanding Vibrio Risks: EMSL Analytical Provides Resources to Identify Environmental and Foodborne Pathogens

Wed, 20 May 2026 07:57:03 EDT

Each year, millions of people head to the coast to swim, fish, and enjoy fresh seafood. While these activities are part of the summer tradition, they can also bring exposure to Vibrio, a naturally occurring bacterium found in warm coastal waters. - - Vibrio bacteria thrive in salty or brackish environments, particularly during warmer months from May through October. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the species of greatest concern in the United States i...

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ConV2X 2026 Releases Preliminary Agenda for Cambridge Summit on Decentralized Health Systems

Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:00 EDT

ConV2X has announced the preliminary agenda for its 2026 summit, outlining a three-day program focused on the structural transformation of healthcare systems through AI, decentralized infrastructure, data sovereignty, clinical intelligence, and regulatory modernization. - - Taking place September 23–25, 2026 at The Foundry in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ConV2X 2026 convenes leaders across healthcare, life sciences, AI, cybersecurity, blockchain infrastructure, and regulatory science to exami...

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