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Your Health in Your Hands: Early Screening and Intervention for Colorectal Cancer Improves People’s Lives
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It usually develops slowly over 5-10 years, so early detection can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce mortality rates. National screening programs in China, Australia, and the U.S. demonstrate the positive impact of early screening. In July 2024, Australia lowered the screening age from 50 to 45, emphasizing early detection as cancer rates rise among those under 50. Advances in non-invasive tests, such as #BGI’s DNA methylation testing, offer easier and effective options. It is by taking action now and by using the latest tests to identify colorectal cancer at an early stage that can have the greatest impact on people’s lives, today.
China, 9th Aug 2024 – In July 2024 Australia lowered the entry age for its National Bowel Cancer Screening Program from 50 to 45 and became the latest country to recognize that the early detection of colorectal cancer can have a significant impact on people’s lives, especially with cancer rates rising among Australians under 50. From 1982-2014 the incidence of bowel cancer increased 9% for those under 50.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. However, colorectal cancer usually develops slowly over a period of 5-10 years which means that early detection can make a very real difference in terms of treatment and mortality rates.
Yet, despite many countries implementing national screening programs, by 2040 the burden of colorectal cancer is projected to increase to 3.2 million new cases and 1.6 million deaths per year representing a 66% and 71% rise in new cases and deaths, respectively, relative to 2020.
More action is needed to persuade people to undergo screening and at an earlier age. However, as BGI identified in its 2024 Global State of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report, there is a significant gap around the world in awareness of and accessibility to screening programs, with the main barriers to screening being cost and fear.
For many people cancer is a stigma and a highly emotional topic. Most will have known relatives or friends who died from cancer and there is a fear both around being diagnosed with the life-threatening disease and fear of the detection process itself. While colonoscopy is considered the gold standard by doctors for cancer detection, it is invasive and requires both fasting and purging that deters many people from being screened until the disease has developed beyond its early stages, significantly reducing life expectancy rates.
Another widely used test in colorectal screening is fecal immunochemical testing (FIT). This is a stool test that detects hidden blood in the stool which can be a sign of precancerous polyps or colorectal cancer. However, as a screening method FIT has limitations in terms of when the sample can be collected and has a low (11%-29%) detection rate for pre-cancer or early-stage adenomas polyps as well as a high false positive rate.
Advances in detection methods have resulted in a new test that undertakes non-invasive DNA methylation of a stool sample to detect colorectal cancer. Methylation is a biological process in which a small molecule called a methyl group is added to DNA. This can have several impacts including inhibiting the gene, leading to diseases such as a cancers. If the result is positive for biomarkers, a colonoscopy can be performed for more detailed diagnosis. This is easier for people to use and does not have the limitations of FIT testing, nor the expense of a colonoscopy unless one is really needed.
BGI’s COLOTECT test is one of the DNA methylation tests widely available for colorectal cancer. While the screening frequency for FIT is annually, stool DNA tests only need to be performed every three years if the test result is normal. COLOTECT uses multiplex methylation-specific PCR technology to trace abnormal DNA methylation markers in colorectal cancer from stool samples. It has 88% colorectal cancer sensitivity in early detection, which is important since colorectal cancer develops slowly and may not be detected at an early stage when treatment can be more effective.
China has a high rate of bowel cancer with the incidence increasing among those under 50. In 2021-2022 Wuhan implemented a colorectal cancer screening study for people aged 45-60. 98,683 people participated in fecal DNA methylation testing with 4.5% screening positive and leading to colonoscopy diagnosis findings in 2,347 people. This indicates the effectiveness of the fecal DNA methylation test.
In Harbin, an extensive free screening project was launched in March 2024 for 800,000 eligible permanent residents aged 45-64. Powered by the newly established BGI-Heilongjiang Omics Health Axis Intelligent Laboratory (BGI-HL OHA Intelligent Laboratory), the first phase of the screening project uses BGI’s fecal DNA methylation testing to assess the risk of colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas.
Apart from colorectal cancer, this project also screening for hypoglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. Large scale public health projects such as these in Harbin and Wuhan are good test cases for the rest of the world on what mass testing can achieve.
National screening programs are certainly helping to improve the detection of colorectal cancer. The U.S. began to promote non-invasive cancer screening much earlier than other countries, and with the introduction of new screening technologies and the continuous improvement of screening coverage, the incidence and mortality rate of colorectal cancer in the U.S. has steadily declined.
Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program was implemented in 2006, based initially on FIT testing and this has led to the screening age range expanding over time to 50-70 years old and now to 45-74 years old. This has resulted in a drop in mortality from bowel cancer from 44.1/100,000 people in 2006 to 29.8/100,000 people in 2018, and a further decline to 23/100,000 people is expected in 2024.
The expansion of the screening age to 45 years by many countries will undoubtedly bring widespread positive health benefits and help improve overall cancer management and preventative strategies. At the same time, the advances in detection testing also make it more readily acceptable for people to be willing to be tested and earlier detection leads to earlier treatment and a greater likelihood of effective treatments. Together, these advances promise to make colorectal cancer a more manageable condition and much less life-threatening.
The burden on families and societies of cancer can be enormous. Finding a cure is in many ways the holy grail of scientific research. Cancer evolution and development is extensively studied by scientists globally using the latest high-throughput genome sequencing to undertake detailed analysis of DNA coding region mutations leading to colorectal cancer.
In one of the latest studies published recently by Nature, BGI, Uppsala University and other collaborators, undertook the largest integrated genome and transcriptome analysis of colorectal cancer to date, providing ground-breaking insights that could lead to more personalized and effective treatments for colorectal cancer.
While every scientific study leads to an advance in knowledge, it is by taking action now and by using the latest tests to identify colorectal cancer at an early stage that can have the greatest impact on people’s lives, today.
Source:
Lowered eligible age for bowel screening. Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/national-bowel-cancer-screening-program/about-the-national-bowel-cancer-screening-program/lowered-eligible-age
Trends in Colon and Rectal Cancer Incidence in Australia from 1982 to 2014: Analysis of Data on Over 375,000 Cases. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. https://aacrjournals.org/cebp/article/28/1/83/71847/Trends-in-Colon-and-Rectal-Cancer-Incidence-in
Colorectal cancer. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/colorectal-cancer
BGI Genomics 2024 Global State of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report. BGI Genomics. https://www.bgi.com/global/news/bgi-genomics-2024-global-state-of-colorectal-cancer-awareness-report
BGI-HL OHA Laboratory Opens in Harbin, Providing Colorectal Cancer Risk Evaluation for 800,000. BGI Genomics. https://www.bgi.com/global/news/bgi-laboratory-opens-in-harbin-providing-colorectal-cancer-risk-evaluation
Sweden’s Uppsala University and BGI Group Jointly Publish the World’s Largest Multi-Omics Study on Colorectal Cancer. BGI Group. https://en.genomics.cn/en-news-275-6977.html
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Switzerland-Based Investment Firm Launches JoinX Capital to Discover, Empower, and Develop Undervalued Trading Talent
Genève-based investment firm launches JoinX Capital – a brand seeking to locate, screen, and transform aspiring traders into professionals via its affiliate website JoinX, using an array of proprietary AI tools, financial education, cutting-edge resources, and a structured path to success with large simulated demo accounts. JoinX Capital aims to become a fintech hub, empowering individuals to hone their skills and achieve remote financial stability as part of the brand’s pool of top trading talent.
An Overview of Proprietary Trading
Proprietary trading, or “prop trading,” is a model where firms provide capital for traders to manage, focusing on generating returns from market opportunities rather than managing external client funds. This unique setup allows traders the freedom to develop and refine their strategies without the constraints of client-driven financial restrictions, while adhering to strict risk-management rules set by the firm.
Unlike retail trading, which requires individuals to risk personal capital, proprietary trading provides access to substantial resources, such as advanced tools, education, and mentorship. These elements create an ecosystem where traders can succeed based on merit and skill, making it a compelling opportunity for both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the financial markets.
The Process of Screening Trading Talent
A hallmark of proprietary trading is its structured recruitment process, which uses trading challenges or evaluation periods to identify skilled individuals. These challenges, operated by the affiliated company JoinX, simulate real trading environments, allowing firms to assess participants’ risk management abilities, decision-making under pressure, and consistency in generating profits.
The challenges serve as both a gateway and a training mechanism. They test traders’ technical knowledge and emotional discipline, evaluating performance under simulated live market conditions, ensuring that only the most capable individuals progress to become industry professionals.
Additionally, these challenges foster a growth mindset among participants. The feedback provided during these trials helps traders identify areas for improvement, whether it’s refining their strategies or better understanding market dynamics and trading psychology. For many, this structured approach offers a clearer and more supportive path to professional trading than self-directed retail trading, which can often be a solitary and high-risk endeavor.
Empowering Undervalued Talent
One of the key barriers for independent traders is the lack of substantial liquidity. Without sufficient capital, even the most well-designed trading strategies might fail to produce meaningful yields. Proprietary trading firms address this issue by giving traders access to significant simulated funds, allowing them to scale their operations and realize the full potential of their strategies.
Beyond virtual capital, prop trading firms provide essential resources such as advanced trading platforms, market analytics, and access to data that retail traders may find prohibitively expensive. These tools assist traders in making informed decisions and adapt to the rapidly changing landscape of financial markets.
For skilled traders, this access represents more than just financial support; it’s a springboard to professional growth. By focusing on trading performance without the limitations of personal financial risk, traders can concentrate on developing their skills, experimenting with new strategies, and achieving consistent profitability.
The Rise of the Digital Nomad Trader
The rise of technology and connectivity has revolutionized the trading industry, making it more accessible to a global audience. Today, proprietary traders can work remotely, leveraging online platforms and real-time market data to execute trades from anywhere in the world. This shift has aligned seamlessly with the digital nomad lifestyle, where professionals work while traveling or living in various parts of the globe.
Prop trading firms play a significant role in enabling this lifestyle. By providing remote-friendly tools and virtual training, these firms allow traders to pursue financial flexibility without being tied to a specific location. This independence has not only broadened the appeal of trading as a career but also created opportunities for individuals in regions with limited access to traditional financial institutions.
Technology’s Role in Transforming Proprietary Trading
Modern proprietary trading firms rely heavily on technology to stay competitive in an increasingly data-driven environment. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics have become integral to the prop trading model. These technologies provide traders with powerful insights, enabling them to identify patterns, assess risks, and execute strategies with precision.
Trading platforms are now equipped with sophisticated tools for backtesting, real-time data visualization, and fast execution. These features enhance traders’ efficiency by allowing them to focus on strategic decision-making while minimizing manual tasks.
Furthermore, technology facilitates transparency and accountability. Firms can monitor traders’ performance in real time and provide fast feedback, ensuring adherence to risk management protocols and ethical standards. This creates a win-win scenario where traders are supported by cutting-edge systems while firms maintain control over their capital.
A Pathway to a New Career
Proprietary trading offers a unique opportunity for individuals to achieve financial independence. By eliminating the need for personal capital and providing a structured environment for growth, it lowers the barriers to entry for aspiring traders. The combination of mentorship, resources, and access to liquidity enables participants to build sustainable careers, even in a competitive market landscape.
For many, prop trading represents more than just a career; it’s a chance to redefine their relationship with work. The flexibility of remote trading, coupled with the potential for substantial earnings, has made it an attractive option for those seeking autonomy and financial stability.
JoinX Capital: A Hub for Innovation and Talent Development
At the forefront of this transformation is JoinX Capital, a brand committed to empowering traders with the tools, education, and resources they need to succeed. By leveraging proprietary AI technology and creating a structured path for skill development, JoinX Capital aims to redefine the standards of proprietary trading.
As a fintech hub, JoinX Capital combines innovation with a deep commitment to talent discovery and empowerment. Its focus on fostering a global pool of skilled traders underscores its mission to make financial independence accessible to individuals worldwide.
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2025 Small Payment Response Plan and Countermeasures through ZeroPayBank
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South Korea, 14th Jan 2025 – A varied ecosystem emerges from the micro-payment industry by 2025 Zeropaybank and other platforms that have moved beyond functioning as intermediaries now provide financial tools. These are the tools that enable people to monitor, manipulate and exchange credits effortlessly. The move reflects a broader trend of rising demand for rapid and transparent cash conversion.
1. Micro-Payments Ecosystem Also On The Rise
A varied ecosystem emerges from the micro-payment industry by 2025 Zeropaybank and other platforms that have moved beyond functioning as intermediaries now provide financial tools. These are the tools that enable people to monitor, manipulate and exchange credits effortlessly. The move reflects a broader trend of rising demand for rapid and transparent cash conversion.
Highlights:
Ease of use: Centralized, familiar tools
Better integration with other financial services.
Concerns:
It can be overwhelming with the complexity of how tools intertwined.
However, this might in turn result more of a reliance on certain platforms prompting centralization.
2. Greater Emphasis on Security
With a growing digital financial landscape comes an increase in risk. Zeropaybank and the like — 2025: Platforms such as Zeropaybank have also stepped up their security game with sophisticated encryption, biometric authentication, and fraud detection algorithms. Security: It’s Not A Feature, It Is Just Necessary.
Why This Matters:
It allows us to shield users from the rapidly advancing scams.
Establishes trust in digital financial services.
Challenges:
More robust security levels can translate to a slower experience for the end user.
Some platforms could require more personal information to verify you.
3. Personalized User Experience
Personalized solutions are being provided through AI and data analytics by the platforms For instance, Zeropaybank can now suggest the ideal time for users to cash out certain credits after analyzing market trends or user behavior.
Advantages:
It increases user satisfaction when users receive advice that is specific to their own needs.
Allows the users to maximize returns.
Drawbacks:
This is how a user comes to have different expectations from those modeled by the AI system.
M over-personalization is intrusive.
4. GROWING DEMAND FOR THE HYBRID PLATFORMS
Hybrids with services like investment or savings along with micro-payment conversion are on the rise. Such platforms (e.g., Zeropaybank) are striving to provide additional value by combining functions.
Benefits:
Operators can Perform multiple financial tasks at one place.
Long term financial planning encouraged
Risks:
The first disadvantage is that hybrid platforms might have higher fees.
That complexity could turn off people who just want a simple service.
5. Regulatory Changes
Fraud prevention and increased transparency are driving regulatory changes globally, with more scrutiny on digital transactions. This safeguards users but also imposes a level of oversight on platforms and clients.
Positive Impact:
Reinforces the credibility of micro-payment plaforms
Give the users a safer transaction.
Negative Impact:
It might be a fair bit of bureaucracy for the user.
Other initiatives with smaller platforms might not meet the standards for compliance at all.
6. Broadening the payment spectrum
With the advent of 2025 platforms are opening up to new payment methods other than classical credit cards or bank transfers as revenue models. As we move towards a cashless lifestyle, cryptocurrencies coupled with digital wallets are becoming common practice.
Opportunities:
Improves flexibility and accessibility
Fosters cross-border transaction capabilities
Limitations:
Volatility is also one of the hallmark features associated with cryptocurrencies.
Additional fees might apply when using certain payment methods.
7. Transparency as a Standard
There is no way back from 2025 on that Transparency is optional. Zeropaybank and other such companies concentrate on uncluttered fees, tracking user data in real-time, as well as hatching out skeletons of transactional events to inject a sense of trust amidst users.
Why It Works:
Users can make more confident decisions.
Aid users in making smart and effective planning.
Areas to Watch:
Linear X-ray services are often bewildering.
In fine print which could still be an industry standard for some platforms to try and bury fees.
8. User Education
To get a better understanding of micro-payment cash conversion, platforms are offering educational resources to users. Services such as Zeropaybank aim to educate users through Webinars, tutorials and guides.
Benefits:
Decrease the number of mistakes, by removing doubts.
Good for Beginners: Easy to get started and learn.
Drawbacks:
The educational materials may not discuss all of the scenarios.
Time Given to Learn
9. MORE PLATFORM COMPETITION
As platforms increase, users get more choices but in a way, they have to choose too much. Market competition forces innovation; but it also cons the wary shopper.
Positives:
Calls for platforms to raise services and lower fees
Allows users to pick their choice.
Negatives:
The Paradox of Choice can be a real creativity killer.
Platforms may have less existing credibility
10. Why Community Feedback Matters
A huge part of what helps people decide which platforms to use is user reviews and community discussions. Success stories like Zeropaybank are typically shared through word of mouth.
Why It Helps:
We tell real world experiences and give practical advice.
Compares and contrasts platforms’ strengths and weaknesses.
Risks:
Fake or bias reviews
Reliance on Reviews Can Outweigh Personal Judgment
These 2025 trends, along with the cautions presented above will empower users to make an informed decision in micro-payment cash conversion. Zeropaybank and other such platforms provide powerful solutions, but not always sophisticated enough to manage preconceived notions of patient behavior.You can find out more about this at https://zeropaybank.com
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Granted by Grace Presents Innovative Grace Acacia Cutting Board with Smart Meal Kitchen Prep Station
Press Release Summary – Granted by Grace Launches Grace Acacia Cutting BoardGranted by Grace has introduced the Grace Acacia Cutting Board, an innovative kitchen prep station designed to simplify cooking and meal organization. Featuring built-in storage bins, four stainless steel graters, juice grooves, plastic meat prep sheets, and anti-slip feet, this cutting board streamlines meal prep, making it more efficient and mess-free.Founder Amanda Ground was inspired by her experience cooking with her children and wanted to create a solution that reduces kitchen clutter while improving workflow. The Grace Acacia Cutting Board allows users to slice, slide, and store ingredients seamlessly, making it perfect for families, busy home cooks, and outdoor gatherings.For more details, please refer to the full press release
California, United States, 14th Jan 2025—Granted by Grace, a maker of kitchen products, today announced the launch of its innovative Grace Acacia Cutting Board. The cutting board is designed to simplify cooking. It features superior craftsmanship and thoughtful design to make prepping and cooking a pleasure, save time, and ease cleanup.
“We designed the Acacia Cutting Board with containers and lids to be the most innovative and forward-thinking meal prep solution that makes everyone’s lives easier,” said Amanda Grounds, founder of Granted by Grace. “The Acacia Cutting Board and meal prep station helps families who love preparing and eating meals together. It is especially helpful for larger families with children, who will benefit from planning meals like tacos salad or pizza ingredients in advance.”
The Grace Acacia Cutting Board comes with built-in storage bins, four stainless steel graters, juice grooves, designated plastic meat prep sheets, and anti-slip feet. Two included plastic prep mats protect the board surface during meat preparation. A juice catcher prevents messy spills.
The cutting board is designed for durability. It can withstand daily chopping and slicing without warping or cracking. Busy people will find that their meal prep is so much more efficient when they can slice, slide and store prepped ingredients into its four containers through a built-in “drop-zone.” Using the Grace Acacia Cutting Board, chefs can bring an entire meal outside to the patio or for picnics without having to juggle bags or trays.
Amanda Grounds loves being in the kitchen. It was her experience making pancakes with her kids and prepping meals after long days, however, that inspired the Grace Acacia Cutting Board with containers. As she explained, “Over time, cooking became a stressful chore, cluttering counters, with scattered ingredients, and endless cleanup. When I saw my child struggling to keep a cutting board from slipping while slicing fruit, I thought why is meal prep always such a hassle. I know that you can put a moist dish towel under cutting boards to keep them from slipping, but we need containers to separate the foods. That is why this cutting board is so great.”
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