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HEADSPACE RELEASES FREE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR THOSE NAVIGATING FERTILITY CHALLENGES
Headspace , the world ’ s most accessible and comprehensive mental health platform , released new , free mental health resources in partnership with Spring Fertility , a premier network of fertility clinics , for those navigating challenges on the road to conception .
One in eight couples struggle to conceive , and 42 % of Americans have either sought fertility treatment themselves or know someone who has .
As awareness around fertility challenges becomes more widespread , many are left to navigate an isolating and emotional journey with minimal resources . From the financial burden to physical demands and an emotional rollercoaster for many , the stress of going through a fertility journey can deeply impact an individual ’ s and family ’ s mental health .
The National Institute of Health found that 25-60 % of people experiencing fertility challenges report psychiatric symptoms with heightened levels of anxiety and depression significantly higher than controls .
With the overturn of Roe v . Wade and the resulting stateby-state pullbacks on in vitro fertilisation ( IVF ) access and other reproductive rights , many people report feeling even greater symptoms of depression and anxiety .
In response to growing demand for fertility-centered mental health resources , Headspace partnered with fertility experts from Spring Fertility to create “ Support For Your Fertility Journey .” The new content collection features guided meditations and mindfulness exercises , audio conversations , and a docu-style video series with practical insights
Dr Nicole Yoder , a fertility specialist at Spring Fertility ’ s New York City clinic , said : “ In partnering with Headspace on this collection , our hope is that these meditations and conversations can serve as another resource so that more people navigating fertility journeys can feel seen , supported , and not alone .”
ZIMMER BIOMET SIGNS DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE ORTHOGRID SYSTEMS
“ OrthoGrid ’ s AI systems address the rapidly growing market demand for fluoroscopy-based surgical guidance solutions while strengthening our portfolio of hip offerings that drive intraoperative efficiencies and improve the quality of life for patients ,” said Jim Lancaster , President , Recon and Global Headquarters Executive Director at Zimmer Biomet .
Zimmer Biomet , a global medical technology leader , has announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire OrthoGrid Systems , a privately-held medical technology company focused on Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) -driven surgical guidance systems for total hip replacement . The acquisition includes OrthoGrid ’ s AI-powered , fluoroscopy-based surgical assistance platform Hip AI , as well as two additional FDAcleared orthopedic applications and over 40 patents .
Surgical guidance systems often rely on CT-based imaging which can result in a backlog of CT exams and , in turn , impact operating room ( OR ) workflow and efficiency . Fluoroscopybased surgical guidance is a technique that uses real-time X-ray imaging to help guide procedures and improve surgical accuracy and safety . Unlike CT scans , fluoroscopy-based systems do not require preoperative preparation , allow real-time navigation with up-to-date images and provide convenient bedside access to motion imaging .
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