#MWS disease

[fox-guardian]

In your zombie au, how do Anya, Swansea, and Daisuke become infected? Also will they ever find a cure?

Originally I was gonna have the infections mirror the events of the game more, but I decided I like anya too much to "kill" her off first And Also I'm Removing Her Motive For Offing Herself because No <3

So first to get infected is daisuke <3 basically the truck is stopped (getting gas or some shit) the gang is resting, and jimmy and daisuke are outside doing the task and keeping watch. It quickly becomes apparent that there's a lot of zombies around. Too many to fight off, even if they did wake up the others (read: literally just swansea) so jimmy hatches an escape plan.

Daisuke will distract and lead the zombies away while jimmy starts the truck, and he'll pull around a particular building and pick daisuke up there. Daisuke doesn't have much faith in this plan, but he has his bat to defend himself and jimmy has faith in him. If- when it works, daisuke will even be a hero. It'll be fine.

It is not fine. They did not anticipate more zombies on the other side of said building, and daisuke is overwhelmed. He even manages to lose his grip on his bat, flinging it too far away from him to reach. When jimmy pulls around, he sees a hoard of zombies grabbing at a screaming Daisuke. There's too many to fight off. He picks up Daisuke's dropped bat. Gets back in the truck. And tries to ignore Daisuke's desperate pleading.

Swansea ends up waking up in the trailer and getting on the walkie talkies, asking jimmy what the hell is going on out there, was that Daisuke, etc. All jimmy can say is that they can't help him, and he keeps driving.

Jimmy ends up modifying Daisuke's bat, and this becomes his weapon of choice.

Later on, the gang is elsewhere and they meet another hoard. Swansea has his axe, jimmy has the bat, and anya is trying desperately to keep the trailer doors shut to keep the zombies out of their supplies. Swansea goes to axe a zombie in the head, and doesn't notice until he's halfway through the downswing that the zombie in question is.... Daisuke. Who now has an axe stuck in his face and.... rollerskates??

Swansea is distressed and lets go of the axe. Apparently the hit didn't go too deep, since Daisuke just. Pulls it out of his face with his one good arm (the other is limp and twitches occasionally) and just. Smiles up at him. Hisses out a rough breath of a "boss!" out of his rotted throat. And Swansea kind of. Cracks a bit. Daisuke's alive. Aware. He recognizes him. He put on rollerskates to catch up to the truck. He's trying to talk to him. Zombies don't talk. Zombies are still all around them.

Swansea asks if he's going to eat him. He shakes his head. Swansea asks if he wants help. Daisuke gives an affirmative, and smiles when Swansea mentions anya taking care of him alongside curly. Swansea asked what even happened to him. He points at jimmy and huffs out "bait".

Jimmy doesn't even notice what's going on until this point, at which he somehow manages to drag Swansea back to the truck. They can't fight off the rest of the zombies like this, is he trying to infected, etc. The axe, and daisuke, are left behind.

Soon, they have to make another supply run. Swansea finds a bottle of mouthwash. He sneaks it with him. Later that day, he gets on the walkie talkie and starts talking to jimmy, reveals to anya and curly what happened with daisuke, and calls jimmy a selfish coward. Then he chugs the mouthwash to anya and curly's horror, and worse, throws open the trailer doors and falls out of the back of the moving truck. Anya begs over the walkie talkie to stop the truck, but jimmy insists that if he didn't want to be there, he wasn't going to help him. She manages to shut the doors herself.

Later on, jimmy checks the mess in the back. No mouthwash to clean out, swansea just drank it, no damaged supplies. He left his keyring tho. There's a little multitool on it. Could come in handy. curly and anya both get moved to the truck's cabin so jimmy can "keep an eye on them".

(Daisuke is still following the truck. He finds an infected swansea, who is alive but badly injured, but still happy to see him. He gives him a rollerskate. They skate on as one after the truck, neither entirely sure what the end goal is. Revenge or rescue. Doesn't matter.)

The quarters are much closer now in the cabin. Did you know long haul trucks have beds? Jimmy drives, anya sits shotgun, while curly rots in the only actual bed. He's in a real state. Things are tense. It's getting cold outside. Maybe anyas hands are dry and cracked, maybe she got hurt trying to keep the doors shut before. Maybe she just got a papercut. It all ends the same.

Jimmy's mood is the worst it's been yet. He complains about the axe being left behind. Rants about swansea's recklessness, saying he's the only one with any sense left. Anya doesn't feel safe anymore, hasn't for a while. Stuck in the cabin with jimmy, it's worse than ever.

He makes a brief pitstop at the side of the road. Tells anya not to do anything stupid as he steps out. She chooses relative safety, and stays still.

Curly doesn't.

He pants and heaves, starts dragging himself up and out of the bed. Anya thinks he needs to step out himself, before she sees him eyeing the steering wheel. She doesn't have time to get her gloves on before he plops down in the driver's seat and tries to drive off, leaving jimmy behind. She begs him to stop, he's in no state to drive, they're gonna crash. She reaches over, trying to at least steady the wheel. He's sweating, heaving, the rot has reached the outside of him. Her hands come back wet and burning slightly from where they touched his skin. She doesn't care right now. She manages to get his foot off the gas and the truck slows to a crooked stop. She's just about to disinfect her hands when the passenger door swings open.

Jimmy pulls her out of the cabin and throws her to the ground. He doesn't even look back before blaming her for trying to steal the truck. He tells her she's more trouble than she's worth and turns back to climb back inside. She tries to explain, but the wind was knocked out of her and she can't speak. And the truck leaves without her.

(Jimmy took a pair of her gloves before throwing curly into the passenger seat. He's sure he can take care of him just fine without her.)

She walks down the road, having no other options, and slowly realizes her hands are still burning and turning blue.

She hopes her immune response to the infection is weak. She hopes it ends her quick.

As for a cure? I wasn't planning on having one. But dw, jimmy still gets what's coming to him eventually <3

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the face. house makes. when he realises. wilsons going to die. the way his jaw. just. clicks shut. ow

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Gary "Roach" Sanderson Masterlist (COD MW)

One Shots:

Shameless (Roach/Jackson)

Compound AU (Sneak Peek)

If Roach Fell For Makarov (Roach/Makarov) (SiTO)

Big Number 31 (Ghost/Roach/Soap) (SiTO)

Hanahaki Disease (Ghost/Roach)

Big Number 31, but Sad (SiTO)

Missing Pieces (Ghost/Roach/Soap)

Missing Pieces (2) (Ghost/Roach/Soap)

Assassin Roach (Sneak Peek)

Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy (Ghost Roach) (SiTO)

Whiskey Lullaby (Ghost/Roach)

All Roachs Meeting (All my AUs)

Roach Gets Price's Attention (Compound AU)

Roach Performs for His Town

141 W/ A S/O Who Used To Date Makarov

141 W/ A Platonic! Reader Who is Makarov's Child

Mini Bug (Ghost/Roach/Soap)

Taste (Soap/Roach)

These Bones Are Broken

NSFW One Shots:

In Charge (Ghost/Roach/Soap)

Fantasies (Roach/Soap)

The 141 Are Pinned Down 😏 (Ghost/Roach)(Soap/Roach)(Roach/Jackson)

Luke's Spicy Snippets (2) (Roach x Trans Male! Reader)

Luke's Spicy Snippets (5) (Ghost/Roach)

Luke's Spicy Snippets (6) (Roach/Everyone)

Luke's Spicy Snippets (7) (Ghost/Roach/Soap)

Replacement (Ghost/Roach/Soap)

Attention (Soap/Roach)

Headcanons

Roach Headcannons

Hand-to-Hand Combat Headcanon

Quick Guide To My Version of the Sanderson Gamily

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mw powers?

i went ahead and divided them for each god, you can view them under the cut!

ZEUS

weather manipulation, but in a really cool way like being able to summon tornadoes during battle, or have lightning rain down on someone.

sonic blast that stuns or disorients others, with the sound of thunder.

HERA

able to summon chains or restraint around an enemy for a certain period of time.

swarm summoning, so summoning swarms of certain creatures like birds or gadflies to attack enemies.

POSEIDON

ability to tame/summon horses.

the ability to summon a trident.

being able to turn into a puddle and move underneath doors or through cracks.

HADES

alchemy or transmutation.

deadly touch or something similar to rogue from xmen.

possession.

APOLLO

prophecy (visions of the future).

purification (cleansing individuals, or environments of corruption, impurity or disease).

ARES

super strength.

fear inducement.

HEPHAESTUS

fire form/fire physiology, similar to human torch.

technopathy and/or technokinesis.

HESTIA

being able to create some sort of sanctuary or sacred space that can be used for sheltering and protecting the group from any outside threats or dangers.

ability to make others feel calm/peace. this could be useful to make enemies less hostile.

DIONYSUS

madness inducement.

vine manipulation.

dreamwalking/dream manipulation.

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Kashmir is dealing with its worst electricity crisis with power generation hitting a record low of 50-100 MegaWatts (MW) against the demand of 1800 MW, adversely impacting the life of over 70 lakh people. The Valley is in the middle of its longest power cuts in two decades, with people spending 12 to 16 hours without supply. The prolonged cuts come at a time when the night temperatures have hit sub-zero in the Valley. Among the most affected are the elderly and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, whose numbers go up during the winters.

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[venacoeurva]

it's not a request or an attempt of shaking a free request out of you, so pls don't hit me with a stick good sir, but was this couple of doodles about wren trying on a mask and meeting dagoth ur in his dream just one-off for shits and giggles or a premise for a serious comic? looks intriguing ngl

It's a bit of both, I wanted to figure out a more concrete premise for how a quest in the mod would go down (which I've kind of abandoned for the time being for the sake of just a functional rounded out follower, quests and setting up the scenes the way I wanted to are kind of a bit too complex for me to handle atm) so it was more like structured storyboards. The quest in-game would go as such:

You finish Ashen Heart and pick up the mask.

The next time you sleep (with it in your inventory or you're wearing it) you have a dream in the text format similar to the werewolf one where you're in a cave similar to the Sixth House ones in MW or one of the strongholds, he wants his mask back and tells you as such. You can say yes or no, but you physically meet him later to actually give it to him (to trigger the follow conversation)

If you refuse to give him his mask, you suffer stat drain and can no longer get rest bonuses and have a drastically reduced disease resistance until you either take it to the temple or give it to him

If you give it to him, you get a prompt that leads to him assisting you, because he's bored and clearly those priests of his fucked up and he's annoyed about it (also he misses being so close and seeing the world, what with doing semi-godlike spirit stuff for the last 200 years and being in a volcano before that--thus kind of back to the original vacation idea lol (also also he could find someone to bestow the mask to again...but he won't tell you that))

...but also gave me the opportunity to expand on the GoTT quests and implications (if you wear the mask you hear the Song), which the quest would have been linked to, and was a neat concept to explore with Wren, specifically, given his prior experiences with everyone. The quest wouldn't have gone quite as smoothly with him because he would be more aggressive and awkward about...everything and would diverge from the questline for obvious reasons, but I think I might redo that as a 4 panel type thing with a bigger lean on it being comedic than the serious tone I was leaning into lmao

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Get a Grip on Osteoarthritis

By: Michael Reoch, RMT

The online medical dictionary defines Osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease (DJD), as a progressive disorder of the joints caused by gradual loss of cartilage and resulting in the development of bony spurs and cysts at the margins of the joints. The name osteoarthritis comes from three Greek words meaning bone, joint, and inflammation(1)

The common perception is that OA is caused by wear and tear of the cartilage in the joint. Eventually this cartilage is worn down and we get a “bone on bone” situation that we are told is very painful (2). Now, there are new ideas emerging on what helps to cause OA and what its relationship is to painful experiences (3). Instead of looking at OA as your cause of chronic pain, it may be that it is the chronic pain that comes first(4)(3). Lets say you get a RSI (repetitive strain injury) from doing a task without rest, such as using a mouse too often (5)(6). This injury will cause long-term inflammation chemicals such as a group called cytokines to hang out in the area where pain is felt. Over time these inflammation chemicals may cause the tissues in the area to degenerate or break down(7)(8). This is first felt as achiness accompanied with stiffness in movement, usually after waking up in the morning(2). Over time the OA has a central nervous system component(3). What that means is the brain and spinal chord play a major role in the pain you feel. There is an increase in cytokines in the spinal chord, which start to inhibit our natural pain dampening ability(7)(9). Also, some brain regions may have glitches in processing the signals between it and the painful joint(10). Studies show people with OA are more likely to feel pain with less provocation not just in the involved joint(s) but in areas away from the joint(s)(11)(3). There are also studies coming out that are showing that joint surgery for knee arthritis is no better than placebo surgery(12)!

The take-home message is that joint damage is a poor indicator of how much pain you actually feel.

If you feel pain in an area from doing repetitive tasks you should make an effort to permanently decrease that pain: Ask your RMT for help. If you already have bony changes from OA seeing a RMT should be part of your pain management program. This program should involve tweaks to make your activities easier, exercises and massage therapy, as well as any medications your doctor may prescribe. To better understand this new way of viewing OA, you can watch this video or this interesting one that uses mirrors and video tricks to decrease OA pain!

 Bibliography:

1.             osteoarthritis - definition of osteoarthritis in the Medical dictionary - by the Free Online Medical Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia. [Internet]. [cited 2014 Mar 4]. Available from: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/osteoarthritis

 2.             Osteoarthritis Symptoms and Causes | Information about Osteoarthritis Diagnosis [Internet]. [cited 2014 Mar 4]. Available from: http://www.arthritis.com/osteoarthritis_symptoms

 3.             Lee AS, Ellman MB, Yan D, Kroin JS, Cole BJ, van Wijnen AJ, et al. A current review of molecular mechanisms regarding osteoarthritis and pain. Gene [Internet]. 2013 Sep 25 [cited 2014 Jan 21];527(2):440–7. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23830938

 4.             Brandt KD, Radin EL, Dieppe PA, van de Putte L. Yet more evidence that osteoarthritis is not a cartilage disease. Ann Rheum Dis [Internet]. 2006 Oct 1 [cited 2014 Jan 21];65(10):1261–4. Available from: http://ard.bmj.com/content/65/10/1261.full

 5.             Van Tulder M, Malmivaara A, Koes B. Repetitive strain injury. Lancet [Internet]. 2007 May 26 [cited 2014 Mar 4];369(9575):1815–22. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17531890

 6.             Ratzlaff CR, Gillies JH, Koehoorn MW. Work-related repetitive strain injury and leisure-time physical activity. Arthritis Rheum [Internet]. 2007 Apr 15 [cited 2014 Feb 27];57(3):495–500. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17394178

 7.             Fernandes JC, Martel-Pelletier J, Pelletier J-P. The role of cytokines in osteoarthritis pathophysiology. Biorheology [Internet]. 2002 Jan [cited 2014 Feb 22];39(1-2):237–46. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12082286

 8.             Al-Shatti T, Barr AE, Safadi FF, Amin M, Barbe MF. Increase in inflammatory cytokines in median nerves in a rat model of repetitive motion injury. J Neuroimmunol [Internet]. 2005 Oct [cited 2014 Mar 4];167(1-2):13–22. Available from: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165572805002365

 9.             Elliott MB, Barr AE, Kietrys DM, Al-Shatti T, Amin M, Barbe MF. Peripheral neuritis and increased spinal cord neurochemicals are induced in a model of repetitive motion injury with low force and repetition exposure. Brain Res [Internet]. 2008;1218:103–13. Available from: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2553006&tool=pmcentrez&rendertype=abstract

 10.             Nijs J, Van Houdenhove B. From acute musculoskeletal pain to chronic widespread pain and fibromyalgia: application of pain neurophysiology in manual therapy practice. Man Ther [Internet]. 2009 Feb [cited 2012 Aug 3];14(1):3–12. Available from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18511329

 11. <span>            </span>Full Text: Recent Approaches to Understanding Osteoarthritis Pain [Internet]. [cited 2014 Mar 4]. Available from: https://jrheum.com/subscribers/04/70/54.html

 12.            Moseley JB, Wray NP, Kuykendall D, Willis K, Landon G. Arthroscopic Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial: Results of a Pilot Study. Am J Sports Med [Internet]. 1996 Jan 1 [cited 2014 Mar 4];24(1):28–34. Available from: http://ajs.sagepub.com/content/24/1/28.short

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“Muckle-Wells Syndrome”, Victor McKusick, Mendelian Inheritance in Man, 1966.

Here I present: “Muckle-Wells Syndrome”, Victor McKusick, Mendelian Inheritance in Man’, 1966. INTRODUCTION. Muckle–Wells syndrome (MWS) is an autosomal dominant disease which causes sensorineural deafness and recurrent hives and can lead to amyloidosis. Individuals with MWS often have episodic fever, chills, and joint pain. MWS is caused by a defect in the NLRP3 gene (also called CIAS1) which…

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Symptoms of CAPS

The clinical presentation of CAPS can vary depending on the specific subtype and severity of the disease. Common symptoms may include:

Recurrent episodes of fever, often accompanied by chills and malaise.

Urticaria-like rash, characterized by red, raised, and itchy skin lesions.

Joint inflammation (arthritis) and pain, often affecting the knees, hips, and elbows.

Sensorineural hearing loss, particularly in individuals with MWS or CINCA/NOMID.

Ocular manifestations, such as conjunctivitis or uveitis.

Central nervous system involvement, including headaches, meningitis, or cognitive impairment.

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Flue Gas Desulfurization: Analyzing India’s Prominence

A study by the National Institute of Health (NIH) estimates that around 2 million deaths occur annually due to chronic respiratory diseases. Long exposures to outdoor air pollution and the toxic effects of biomass fuel are the major risk factors. Thus, an ongoing surge in emissions drives the demand for flue gas desulfurization across several industries like iron and steel, cement production, and power generation. Triton’s report estimates that the Global Flue Gas Desulfurization Market is likely to advance with a CAGR of 4.93% over the forecast years 2023-2030.

The pollution levels are rising, especially in emerging countries within Asia-Pacific. Due to rapid industrialization, coal combustion has become a huge source of sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. This boosts the demand for FGD systems. Accordingly, our analysis suggests that the Asia-Pacific flue gas desulfurization market is expected to witness the fastest growth at 5.42% CAGR during the forecast period 2023-2032.

Several governments have introduced stringent regulatory norms primarily centered on deploying these systems to target air pollution. With a sustainable energy vision, India has emerged as a major contender within the Asia-Pacific region.

Let’s dive deeper into examining the factors that derive its prominence.

India: Emerging Hub in Flue Gas Desulfurization Market

·         Mitigating Pollution Levels on Priority

As per Greenpeace (an environmental NGO), India is the largest emitter of SO2 in the world. It is contributing more than 15% of global anthropogenic emissions. Thus, it becomes imperative for India’s coal-based thermal power plants to adopt FGDs. In this regard, wet FGD systems are highly effective in removing sulfur dioxide and other pollutants from flue gases.

Given the rising prominence, Adani Group placed an order worth ₹6,163.20 crore for 5 FGD projects with Power Mech Projects Ltd in 2022. These projects are to be implemented at the coal-based power plants over the next 30 months. In order to achieve compliance with emission standards and mitigate the environmental impact of sulfur dioxide emissions, the market for flue gas desulfurization is rising.

·         Government’s Regulatory Push

The Union Environment Ministry in India specified stringent emission norms for coal-based power plants in December 2015. Adhering to them, a large number of India’s coal power plants aimed to install FGDs by 2022. However, less than 8% of those plants have successfully adopted these solutions, which led to an extension of the deadline until December 2027.

At present, as per the Press Information Bureau (PIB), 24 units having a total capacity of 10.6 GW have installed and operationalized FGDs in their facility. This highlights the growing potential of flue gas desulfurization technology for stakeholders in the coming years.

·         Abundance of Key Raw Material

Limestone is the primary material required for FGD systems in power plants. India owns around 282 coal power plants, for which high-quality limestone (CaCo3 > 90%) is desirable. This fine-quality limestone is already being produced by India, especially for the steel and chemical industries.

Interestingly, India is one of the largest producers of limestone in the world, with 27% of the total resources found in Karnataka. Annually, the nation produces 338 million tonnes of limestone. As per CSE, a rough estimate shows that a 500 MW plant will need about 32,000 – 40,000 tonnes of limestone annually, which costs around ₹3 – ₹4 crore. As a majority of power plants are also located within 200 km of a limestone mine, accessibility becomes less challenging. Therefore, resource abundance and regional distribution significantly indicate the ease of FGD installation.

·         Extensive utilization of the byproduct

One of the multiple benefits offered by deploying limestone is the generation of gypsum as a key byproduct of FGD systems. Since it is a scarce resource in India, the adoption of FGD enables India’s power plants to produce about 12 – 17 million tonnes of gypsum. This will reduce the import burden and facilitate the use of synthetic gypsum. It will also help to meet the domestic demand for gypsum as an integral component of cement production. In the long term, power plants can, therefore, offset the cost of limestone by utilizing all the FGD gypsum produced or by selling it.

Future Prospects: Advancements in FGD Technology

The need for flue gas desulfurization systems is witnessing a significant expansion due to several advancements by major Indian manufacturers like GE Power, Mitsubishi Power LTD, and Tata Consulting Engineers Limited. Technologies such as fuel switching, boiler modernization, catalytic convertors, fluidized bed combustion, etc, are used to mitigate SO2 emissions. In the evolving industrial landscape, the application of multi-pollutant technologies to control pollutants is essential. This also paves the way for stakeholders to explore opportunities emerging in the FGD market.

 

FAQs

Q.1) What is the required temperature range for the process of desulfurization?

The optimum desulfurization temperature required is between 350° to 550°C.

Q.2) Who are the key end-users of FGDs?

The key end-users are chemical manufacturing industries, petrol refineries, power stations, and mineral ore processing plants.

Q.3) What chemicals are used in flue gas desulfurization?

In addition to limestone (calcium carbonate), calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide or sodium, magnesium carbonate, and ammonia are used.

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ESG Reporting and Transparency in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sector

Pharmaceutical manufacturing has repeatedly stepped up during global crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Industry leaders are recognizing the significance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) pillars, including climate change, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), product innovation, business ethics, equitable access & pricing and product quality. The need to embed and align responsible business practices for strategic decisions, governance and business operations will augur well for purpose-driven pharmaceutical manufacturing organizations.

Leading companies are exploring the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and Global Reporting Initiative to help pharmaceutical players assess their impacts on corruption, climate change and human rights and pursue opportunities to solve societal challenges.

The global push to develop and build a resilient, equitable and sustainable health system has encouraged stakeholders to achieve a safe, ethical and responsible culture by harnessing the power of innovation and science.

Surmounting Climate Change Concerns—Environmental Pillar

Pharma companies are navigating the environmental challenges that have become notorious for causing a surge in health inequalities, chronic diseases and the burden on the health system.  The environmental impact of drug manufacturing can lead to carbon emissions, pollution and water depletion. Accordingly, access to healthcare and environmental sustainability has come to the fore as an invaluable proposition.

Stakeholders are expected to use emission control practices, technologies, and environmental risk assessment methodologies to limit the discharge of active pharmaceutical ingredients to wastewater from manufacturing processes. For instance, in 2021, Pfizer forged a virtual PPA with Vesper Energy (Vesper), wherein the latter will provide a minimum of 310 MW of renewable energy to the grid from the Hornet Solar project (in west Texas).

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Emphasis on Expanding Healthcare Access—Social Pillar

The havoc wrecked by the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a litmus test for healthcare workers, frontline employees and the public amidst soaring demand to bolster healthcare resilience, boost access to life-saving treatments and foster sustainable healthcare solutions. A buoyant ESG approach alludes to expanding geographies where rare disease medicines are available, ramping up patient access, addressing unmet medical needs and enhancing product life cycle management.

Data analytics can be instrumental for early diagnosis, medical research and training. In 2022, AstraZeneca joined forces with the EDISON Alliance of World Economic Forum to enhance the lives of 1 billion people by 2025 through digital inclusion. The pharmaceutical giant is committed to using AI-based technology to screen 5 million patients for lung cancer.

Ethics and Transparency Vital to Embed ESG Culture—Governance Pillar

Decision-making that complements ethics, quality, transparency and integrity serves as a precursor to governance goals. As the industry moves towards a sustainable future, sound corporate governance will be pivotal to underscore ESG performance. With the pharma industry investing in life-saving drugs, incumbent players are well-positioned to underpin their governance portfolio.

Robust ethical behavior speaks volumes of how industry leaders are doing the right thing—reporting and investigating concerns. For instance, 87% of employees at GlaxoSmithKline believe they “can and do speak up if things don’t feel right.” In 2022, the behemoth reportedly conducted 1,060 quality audits of its suppliers, emphasizing active pharmaceutical ingredient suppliers and propelling product governance.

Corporate governance warrants commitment to high ethical standards to underscore trust among stakeholders and underpin transparency and integrity. Sustainability-focused decision-making will help companies bolster their brand position through ethical decision-making, accountability, supply chain transparency, data privacy & protection and risk management. Notably, audit programs in manufacturing, clinical, preclinical and logistics will ensure that products are compliant with regulatory requirements. Bullish governance policies will muster up the confidence of investors, entrepreneurs, shareholders and other stakeholders.

Reaping Benefits of ESG—a Vital Cog for Business

The future of the pharma industry alludes to a sustainable approach to building a healthier planet. Investments in net zero buildings, renewables, patient engagement, reducing the environmental footprint of the supply chain and manufacturing and medicine optimization will engineer ESG growth. Stakeholders are pushing to the limits to create an atmosphere to impel DEI, provide decent work and economic growth, gender equality, minimize inequalities, foster corporate governance and communicate ESG goals to the public. Prevailing trends exhort the valuation of the global pharmaceutical manufacturing market size at USD 405.52 billion in 2020 and back the expected CAGR of 11.34% between 2021 and 2028.

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Health Benefits of Canned Tuna: Projections By 2023 to 2030

The global canned tuna market was valued at US$ 21.97 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 33.75 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period. Canned tuna is a popular and convenient food option that is consumed worldwide. It is a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other nutrients. The canned tuna market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by factors such as increasing urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and growing awareness of the health benefits of tuna.

There are several key factors that are driving the growth of the canned tuna market. One of the most important drivers is the increasing demand for protein. This is due to a number of factors, including the growing global population, rising incomes, and changing dietary trends. Canned tuna is a good source of protein, and it is also relatively inexpensive, which makes it an attractive option for consumers.

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Another key driver of the canned tuna market is the growing popularity of convenience foods. Canned tuna is a convenient and easy-to-prepare food option, which is appealing to consumers with busy lifestyles. Canned tuna can be eaten on its own, or it can be used in a variety of dishes, such as salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

The growing awareness of the health benefits of seafood is also driving the growth of the canned tuna market. Canned tuna is a good source of vitamins and minerals, including omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to a number of health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease.

Canned Tuna Market Key Takeaways:

The global canned tuna market is expected to reach US$ 33.75 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030.

The market is driven by the increasing demand for protein-rich food products and the growing popularity of canned and processed tuna.

Skipjack tuna is the most popular type of tuna used in canned products, accounting for over 60% of the global tuna catch.

Asia Pacific is the largest market for canned tuna, followed by North America and Europe.

The key players in the canned tuna market include Bumble Bee Foods, Thai Union Group, Tri-Union Seafoods, and StarKist Co.

Canned Tuna Market Regional Outlook:

Asia Pacific is the largest market for canned tuna, accounting for over 50% of the global market share. The growth in the region is attributed to the increasing population, urbanization, and rising disposable incomes.

North America is the second-largest market for canned tuna, followed by Europe.

The Latin American and Middle East & Africa markets are expected to witness significant growth in the coming years.

Canned Tuna Market Key Players:

Bumble Bee Foods

Thai Union Group

Tri-Union Seafoods

StarKist Co.

Bolton Alimentari S.p.A.

Century Pacific Food Inc.

John West Foods

MW Brands, Inc.

Princes Group

TongYi Food Co., Ltd.

Viking Star Group

Canned Tuna Market Segmentation:

The canned tuna market is segmented by species, product type, distribution channel, and region.

By species:

Skipjack

Yellowfin

Bigeye

Albacore

Others

By product type:

Solid tuna

Flaked tuna

Chunk tuna

Spreadable tuna

Others

By distribution channel:

Retail

Foodservice

Online

By region:

Asia Pacific

North America

Europe

Latin America

Middle East & Africa

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Attachments You Need In The Forestry Industry

Why is it necessary for us to have specialized forestry attachments? Over the course of several decades, the forestry industry has grown into a large sector that is absolutely dependent on robust and long-lasting machines. In the past 10 years, there has been a considerable increase in the upgrading of current attachments in comparison to the introduction of new tools and gadgets that function effectively in all environments. No matter what your requirements are, you will be able to find an appropriate attachment that will assist you in completing your assignment in a timely manner.

These days, there is an abundance of heavy equipment and all of the attachments and extras that go along with it on the market. Whatever it is that you’re looking for, it has to be an item that satisfies not only your requirements but also your financial constraints. Below you’ll find a list of some of the most useful attachments that not only function properly but also provide professional results.

Pruning Shears

Tree shears are hydraulic attachments that make felling and delimbing trees much more efficient. This equipment is versatile and efficient, and it may be used to cut down trees from any angle. This attachment is helpful for site clearing businesses of all sizes and capacities, located anywhere in the world. Newer models of tree shears are capable of felling trees with larger diameters. Utilizing tree shears to cut down trees mechanically for the purposes of harvesting timber or managing land is both the quickest and most dependable approach available. There is no other method that comes close. The least amount of ground was moved as a result of the use of this tool, which also handles and slices wood. It also eliminates the necessity for grounds staff to physically touch and examine the wood, as well as the requirement that they work at elevated elevations.

When dealing with trees that are diseased or have died, it is indisputable that dedicating the operation to mechanical falling is both quicker and safer than entrusting the job to human labor. This instrument results in a higher return on investment for you as a result of the decreased costs associated with labor (Return On Investment). Because this attachment eliminates the need for substantial usage of chainsaws and humans, more dangerous clearances by buildings or bodies of water can be addressed strategically and safely using the excavator’s reach. This is possible because the chainsaws and persons are no longer needed. The forestry business has a good chance of achieving outstanding results on a consistent basis thanks to forestry attachments.

In terms of its structure, it is made out of high-tensile steel that is wear-resistant, and it has an extra-reinforced body to ensure that it can be mounted securely. In more developed iterations, cutters that are heavy-duty, powerful, and equipped with lubricating caps can be found. There is also an option for a backrest, which comes at a modest additional cost.

Log Grabs

The PW Series is the fruit of a ground-breaking effort made by CMB to expand the range of forestry equipment it provides. They are extremely versatile, enabling fast and risk-free tree and shrub cutting and collection in a variety of environments, including flat land, hills, and swampy areas. They are also very helpful in maintaining the cleanliness of walkways and roadside ditches. They are particularly suited for use in situations involving extensive collection in forested environments. The mechanism that cuts is long-lasting, and the materials that were used allow for only minimal wear on the equipment as well as routine upkeep. Because the equipment is equipped with a picker arm, the operators can also use it to handle logs. The blade change is a straightforward and speedy process, which minimizes the amount of time the machine is out of service.

The MW Series tree shears, which come with an oscillating chainsaw unit, are designed specifically for the safe felling of trees as well as the clearing of branches. Slopes, riverbanks, swamplands, traffic corridors, and railways are all excellent places to put it to use.

The attachment consists of a chainsaw, a springy suspension, and a tilting gear that guards the chainsaw bar while it is being used for cutting. It is offered in two different variations: “MW580 short,” which has a single gripper and is suitable for telescopic handlers or track excavators; and “MW580 full,” which has two grippers and is designed for use with track excavators. The MW Series is capable of cutting diameters of up to 750 mm and because to its speed, it offers exceptional productivity in felling and reducing trunks that have already been cut.