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Anna Stoilova came up with the prototype for her VR first aid training software in 24 hours and launched Dual Good Health in March 2017. Credit:Matt Grayson

First aid training and travel planning are being revolutionised thanks to two female tech founders working in Stratford.

Dual Good Health and Wondary are both part of tech accelerator programme Plexiglass which aims to give 12 woman a leg up in the industry.

Run by innovation centre Plexal in Stratford the eight-week programme offers them free space, mentoring, pitch training, founder fundamentals, go-to-market strategy, financing options, legal services and a chance to pitch to large corporations and prospective investors.

We chat to the founders in the third of our Plexiglass series.

Dual Good Health

Who: Anna Stoilova, 28, Haringey, CEO and co-founder with CTO Morgan Page. Originally from Bulgaria has a BA in graphic design.

What: Established in March 2017 the company has created Redo Reality, a VR app for emergency first aid training. It is aimed at helping reduce costs, improve quality of training and increase engagement so more people know how to provide emergency medical help.

Why: Morgan and I were working in virtual reality games and decided to go on a hackathon, an event where people get together to invent a digital product, for VR in the medical field to create an innovative idea.

I have first aid training and thought it would be good to combine it so you can perform CPR on a real mannequin but what you are seeing is in VR.

We spent 24 hours coming up with a working prototype and only slept for one hour and at the end we won the hackathon.

We thought there was a business idea that had legs so applied for accelerator program Bethnal Green Ventures and launched the product in March.

How: We sell the software which works with HTC Vive and a laptop and customers need to buy the hardware- the VR equipment and mannequin.

It can track the hands of the user so they feel very immersed in the scenario.

They see real life scenarios and have actions they need to perform like checking for danger, shaking the shoulders and checking for a response and the decibel meter checks how loudly they do it, opening the airway on the physical mannequin.

We track the speed and depth of how they are performing CPR and they receive feedback in the headset and there is scoring at the end.

We had advice from a senior academic in nursing from the University of Hertfordshire who has been a paramedic as well.

And we have a couple of people from London Southbank University who work in the nursing and simulation departments and we follow the Resuscitation Council guidelines.

The idea is there is no need for a trainer as in VR it’s more focused – there are no distractions.

You can leave people with it and they can learn how to do CPR in around 10 minutes instead of three hours.

We have done testing with Queen Mary University to compare the VR method with the normal way and we’re waiting for the results.

What’s next: We’re talking internationally to get our first customers. A couple of universities in the US have asked for pilots.

And we want to expand to create a full first aid programme and other products.

We want to be recognised as a virtual reality training providers in the medical sector and in health and safety.

On Plexiglass: I find it really motivating to be here and see other businesses in progress. Getting that influence and communication is really uplifting.

On being a female founder: I know other women in VR and it is more open than other tech areas but even then it’s very frustrating that when I go to events when it comes to CEOs and upper management there are very few women.

I have never felt that lack of confidence I have just been annoyed by it and that has actually served as a motivation for me.

Wondary

Who: Claire Trachet, 30, Notting Hill, CEO and co-founder with CTO Achim Weimert. Originally from Paris, worked in banking.

What: A web platform launched last June to save, organise and share trips.

They’re building a proprietary dataset to develop recommendations using behavioural sciences.

Why: I was in investment banking for six years working on MNA for blue chip companies on multi-billion pound transactions.

But I have always been an avid traveller. I saw I could really have a positive impact by spreading the traveller spirit.

I was fascinated by the leverage tech gives you to develop something life altering with relatively small means.

In 2014 I took a trip to Patagonia that I had organised it with a friend in a different country so had time zone communication issues but also I was in banking so had hardly any time to plan and only a little time there so had to really optimise.

That’s what I want to solve for those young professionals travelling usually in groups across the world.

Achim, who is German, left GoCardless to work full time with me.

He was building a travel app to deal with the pain of users so it was all very natural, he could have a lot of empathy for what I was trying to solve.

How: We help you explore based on the actual knowledge of actual travellers. Anyone can add their trip to the platform and users can search and click and see trips that other people have taken.

You can copy trips in full or just add bits of it to an existing trip.

You can add your friends so instead of having discussions across lots of different apps and lengthy trails of emails you can do it all here.

Say you hesitate over a choice of bnb we have the Chrome extension so you go onto any websites you want to save simply press the button and it adds it to your trip.

Then people can just click to thumb it up or down and without even discussing it you can know which one to book.

You can add stuff to your calendar and it will all be in your phone when it comes to the time of your trip you don’t even need an app.

We’re not monetising at the moment – it is a peer-to-peer experience where you can access beyond your friends. When you come back from your trip you don’t have to write email recommendations, you can either share the trip privately or make it public.

What’s next: We are seeking our first round of external seed funding to develop the company. We want to review the platform and have more features but also a simplification of the user experience.

We want to add gamification so we can move out of beta. That is a big thing for us because it’s based on behavioral sciences, which really underlines a lot of what we do. That is a new approach for startups.

Going forward we will make money through bookings and premium features.

On Plexiglass: It’s great to meet like minded entrepreneurs on the same step of their path. it can be lonely to build a business and having a tribe around you is really important.

You usually have programs for either tech or women but the two don’t often cross so it’s an honour to have been selected as it demonstrates how much deep tech we’re doing in the background that you don’t see from a user perspective.

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Students of the St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research in the Indian city of Chennai have developed a first aid kit-carrying drone to bypass the often lacking infrastructure and overpopulated roads of the region, according to a report by The Better India. With an affordable aerial tool capable of carrying a vital payload, cutting down on rapid response times, and easily accessing victims in need of time-sensitive supplies, their drone could feasibly save human lives.

The Emergency Management Research Institute (EMRI) estimates that the average response time of an ambulance has improved from 13 minutes to 9.33 minutes. However, traffic jams, lack of infrastructure in rural or remote areas, as well as the general condition of roads can drastically affect that number, and result in a wholly unnecessary loss of life. The Chennai team is hoping to eradicate that issue entirely by taking to the skies.

“The drone has a built-in GPS system,” explained team member S. Parvez Basham. “The drone can carry a first-aid box weighing (8 kilograms) and fly at a speed of up to (70 kilometers per hour),” added project guide M. Yuvaraj. “The prototype can be remotely controlled for up to (3km), and the team is working on a model capable of being controlled for a longer distance.”

Clearly, the admirable and impressive concept is lacking in one highly important factor, such as having a medical professional or first-aid-savvy responder on site. While the drone might get to an injured person in need in time, it’s not clear whether or not they can personally apply the medical methods themselves or even be conscious to do so.

However, having lifesaving materials on hand is half the battle. If even a small margin of people benefit from getting rapid deliveries in emergency scenariosin which, perhaps, locals on the scene could apply while waiting for an ambulance, this is inarguably a positive progression. The team is very well aware of this, at least, and has taken steps to reduce that gaping lack of on-scene assistance.

“The drone has an interactive display that can play out videos explaining the kind of first aid that needs to be given for various types of accidents and injuries,” team member S. Samraj explained. As it stands, the drone is still very much a prototype in its early stages, with obstacle avoidance and further automation to be the next, primary focus.

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A new treatment has been launched in Australia to help adults and teenagers with severe asthma manage their poorly-controlled symptoms.

One in nine Australians have asthma and up to 10 percent of patients are living with severe disease.

The injection, called Fasenra (benralizumab), is given to sufferers whose inflammation in their airways is triggered by a high number of white blood cells called eosinophils.

The antibody is the third in a class of new biological agents to be registered in Australia for severe asthma.

It is the “biggest development in asthma treatment for decades”.A new injection might offer asthma sufferers new hope.

Respiratory physician Dr Gregory Katsoulotos says the medicines are the biggest development in asthma treatment in decades.

“Previously, people lived in fear of another attack, going to hospital, of not being well,” he said.

“They’re now travelling the world.”

The new add-on injectable therapy is given every two months, after starting out on monthly jabs.

“You are choosing these populations who are miserable, who are suffering on steroids, and more than half them are responding in terms of significant improvement of their symptoms,” Dr Katsoulotos said.

“Reduction of their prednisone dose or even, in cases, stopping their prednisone completely. Stopping attacks, stopping presentations to hospital.”

The most common side-effects include headache, sore throat and a high temperature.

Unlike other biological agents Nucala (mepolizumab) and Xolair (omalizumab), Fasenra is not included on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, although a submission has been made.

The injection, Fasenra, is given to sufferers whose inflammation in their airways is triggered by a high number of eosinophils white blood cells.

Dr Katsoulotos says a special pharmaceutical program allows the medicine to be available free of charge for up to 12 months.

The National Asthma Council welcomes the new treatment option.

“The day-to-day burden of living with severe asthma can be considerable, including living with side-effects from frequent corticosteroid use,” council CEO Siobhan Brophy said.

“Novel treatment options provide hope for improving the lives of those affected.”

Asthma Australia says it’s important for people with asthma to recognise when their symptoms aren’t getting any better.

“When left untreated, severe asthma can heavily impact a person’s quality of life,” Asthma Austrlaia CEO Michele Goldman said.

Severe asthma patient Barbara, aged 77, says she can’t walk more than 10 metres without struggling to breathe.

“Even my puffers do not work at the time,” she said.

“My husband has to hang the clothes on the line now because just reaching up, by the time I do that, I can’t breathe.”

People with asthma can find more information on the condition here.

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Even though running isn’t a contact sport, injuries and accidents can happen. There are few things worse than a gravel-encrusted knee or a muscle cramp that takes you out of the game. But what do you do if you’re far from home with limited resources when they happen?

Here are eight first aid tips every runner should know about and carry with them, whether you’re just going out for three easy miles on back roads or you’re racing a 50K on the trails.

1. Clean Cuts and Scrapes Right Away

One wrong step can lead to an open cut that derails your run, and although it’s tempting to push through, you should tend to it first. “The best thing to do is stop the bleeding, and clean and protect the area,” says Katie Lawton, an exercise physiologist in Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy at the Cleveland Clinic.

Jacob Erickson, a sports medicine physician at the Mayo Clinic, agrees. “Make sure to clean the area as soon as you are able with hydrogen peroxide or warm, soapy water. If you only have a bottle of water, that water will suffice,” he says. “Use some type of antibiotic ointment or plain petroleum jelly to keep the area moist. You can keep it exposed if it’s not draining, otherwise keep it covered until the drainage stops or is better controlled.”

If you don’t have supplies readily available, Lawton suggests using a T-shirt—especially if the wound is gushing. “Tear off a piece of your shirt and tie it on the area for compression,” she says.

2. Don’t Pop Your Blisters

We know: It’s the most tempting thing in the world to pop a blister, but it’s best to leave it alone. “To cut or ‘pop’ the blister can increase infection risk,” says Patrick Lank, M.D., assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Cleaning your blister off with water can also make things worse, according to Lawton, because the combination of sweat and water has the potential to create more blisters. Instead, use gel blister pads or petroleum jelly to speed up healing.

3. Stay Hydrated

It’s easy for newbies and even experienced runners to lose track of hydration as factors like heat and humidity change. “Severe dehydration can cause lightheadedness, loss of consciousness, and confusion,” Lank says. “If you feel you are becoming dehydrated, it’s best to stop running, rehydrate, and give yourself time.”

You may also experience muscle cramps if you’re dehydrated, Lank adds. If this happens, Corey Wencl, L.A.T., athletic trainer at the Mayo Clinic, suggests you stop running and stretch the muscle out or massage it for some relief.

To prevent dehydration, Lawton recommends having salt or electrolyte tablets on hand—they’re easy to add to your water bottle. However, “be aware that some gel packets have caffeine, which is also a diuretic, and could be a cause for dehydration,” she says.

4. Always Apply Sunscreen

Lawton says applying SPF prerun is a must. But if you do end up with a bad burn, your first move is to get out of the sun. “Find a way to properly cover up your skin or seek shade,” she says. If it’s too late, you can find sunburn relief with aloe vera spray with lidocaine. “Do not use petroleum jelly, as this can trap the heat in that the body is trying to release,” she says. Drinking a lot of water is also key because burns can increase your risk of dehydration, adds Lank.

5. Stock Your Car With Supplies

You can’t realistically carry every first aid product with you on your run, but make sure to keep a kit in your car. “Have a single-use ice pack or elastic bandage on hand for bad sprains,” Lawton says. You also can’t go wrong with some Band-Aids, blister pads, and chafing cream.

6. Run With a Friend

It may sound obvious, but running solo can be risky in case of an emergency. So if you plan to run a more remote route, ask a friend to go along, suggests Wencl. If not, you can utilize safety features in certain apps and phones to have a close friend or family member keep track of you during your run.

7. Let Someone Know Your Plans

When running solo, be sure to share your specific plans. “Let family members know what time to expect you home by and the location where you will be running, especially if you don’t like running with your phone,” Lawton says.

8. Know When to Call 911

“If you lose consciousness while running, you should immediately seek medical attention,” Lank says. The same goes for a friend or running partner. “And if you develop abnormal chest pain or difficulty breathing, you should immediately stop running call 911 to be brought to the hospital for evaluation.”

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MILWAUKEE — A 9-year-old boy choked to death in a school cafeteria. Now, one Wisconsin Assemblyman is working on a plan to make sure it never happens again.

It’s a story many have heard time and time again. Someone is choking and someone else steps up to be the hero.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t always end that way.

Mark Megna’s son, Sam, died last summer after choking on a home-packed lunch in a Milwaukee Public Schools’ cafeteria.

“He meant everything to me, you know?” Megna said. “It doesn`t make any sense to me.”

The first adult Sam encountered did not know how to do the Heimlich maneuver. A second tried the Heimlich without any success. And, a third adult tried CPR to no avail.

Sam was eventually taken to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin where he died nine days later.

“When your parents die, you lose a little bit of yourself. But when Sam died, I lost everything,” Megna said.

There is little doubt the adults who attended to Sam were trying to help him. There is no way to know if faster or a better-trained response would have made a difference.

But Sam’s father questions why they waited until Sam had lost consciousness to call 911.

The school district’s own insurance company found that none of the adults monitoring the cafeteria that day had up-to-date training in CPR or the Heimlich maneuver.

“All I want to know is, are teachers required to be CPR certified?” Megna said.

A FOX6 Investigation finds they are not.

Milwaukee Public Schools do not require staff members to get the training and neither does Wisconsin state law.

Assemblyman Daniel Riemer is looking to change that.

“Absolutely tragic,” State Sen. Riemer said. “We need a plan to make sure this never happens again.”

Riemer and two of his staff members watched the FOX6 investigation at the Megna family’s request.

“It really touched us,” Riemer said.

After viewing the FOX6 Investigation, Riemer and his staff immediately began researching what they can do to prevent a similar tragedy in the future.

“My hope is that this story, the one you`ve already shared, the one you continue to tell, will provide anyone who has doubts with at least a side of the story that says, this is urgent. This is important,” Riemer said.

According to the National Safety Council, choking is the fourth leading cause of accidental death in the United States with 30 to 40 school-aged children choking to death in America every year.

Roy Shaw of Michigan-based company Pro Training LLC says that makes preparing for a choking incident at school critical.

“I think this is a big wake up call,” Shaw said. “Get trained before the emergency happens.”

His company keeps track of which states require teachers to get CPR training. Their map shows Wisconsin is surrounded by states that require it for at least some school staff members — including Indiana and Michigan, which require it for all teachers.

In Wisconsin, only students are required to get training. For staff, it’s voluntary.

“We`ve got to make sure teachers know what to do. They know how to remove a chicken finger from a throat. They know how to provide a Heimlich maneuver that they know at least the basics of CPR,” Shaw said.

Riemer says they are in the early stages of their research to determine the best and more cost-effective approach for Wisconsin.

“If we provide people who interact with children the right tools, it`s my hope that this will never happen again,” Riemer said.

So, the next choking story you hear is one of celebration instead of sorrow.

“We want the rules to change so that other parents don`t have to go through what we`re going through,” Megna said.

Last fall, the governing body of the Wisconsin High School Athletics (WIAA) added its own requirement that coaches be certified in CPR and first aid.

Riemer hopes to craft something that will address training for other school staff members but says he cannot introduce anything until at least next winter when the new legislative session begins.

State Senator Tim Carpenter reached out to the Megna family last month. He is, also, planning to work on a bill that would get more teachers training in CPR and first aid.

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Scout leaders have taken part in the island’s first mental health first aid course.

A total of 13 Scout leaders in the island attended the course which coincided with the end of Mental Health Awareness Week.

The two-day course, which is the mental health equivalent of physical first aid and leads to a recognised certification, was run by Manxman Jay Thompson, who is a mental heath nurse.

Kevin Brew, of the Isle of Man Scouts, said the participants were now qualified as mental health first aiders.

’Through this two-day training, these people have been armed with the knowledge, skills and confidence to recognise the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and effectively guide a person towards the right support, be that self-help or professional services,’ he said.

’There is a misconception in most social and work environments that mental health must not be addressed by non-professionals, with worries of doing or saying ’the wrong thing’,’ he added.

Mr Brew said part of the training was to challenge this view and the course had used a variety of methods to do so, including case studies, videos, group work and individual reflection.

’Those who take MHFA courses are not trained to be therapists or psychiatrists but can offer initial support through non-judgemental listening and guidance.

’MHFA training also teaches people to look after their own mental wellbeing and spreads the important message that we all have mental health,’ he said.

’This is an empowering course that helps people understand how much active help they can provide. It is designed to plug the gap between preventative measures and medical intervention.’

Island Scout commissioner Guy Thompson said although all Scout leaders had completed first aid training, until now none had completed a course in first aid for mental health.

The mental health first aid course was first developed in Australia in the year 2000 and now is delivered in 23 countries.

For more information about mental health or mental health first aid training contact [email protected] or visit mentalhealthbuildingblocks.co.uk

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