Black History Month 2023
February is Black History Month – an opportunity to both celebrate and look ahead. In healthcare, there is a notable lack of Black representation in active doctors and physicians. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, only 5% of all active physicians in the United States are Black, compared to 56% of white physicians. Shockingly, Black women […]
The Koning Advantage
Over the years, the main objective for Koning has been pinpointing and improving the many limitations of traditional breast imaging options, ultimately translating into lower morbidity and mortality from breast cancer. In a clinical review cowritten by 3 clinicians, the distinct advantages of cone-beam breast computed tomography (CBBCT) suggest significant improvement to breast imaging as we know it: […]
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This week, we honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Had he not been assassinated in 1968 at the age of 39, he would have celebrated his 94th birthday this year. While Dr. King acted as the driving force behind nonviolent resistance to achieve equal rights for Black Americans, he also […]
Last of 2022: Our New Scientific Advisory Board
Koning is proud to step into 2023 with the launch of our new Scientific Advisory Board just behind. Last December, we created a new system to get feedback and recommendations from a team of seasoned professionals. This allows us to provide technology that generates superior images suitable to reading radiologists while also allowing for an […]
Week of Action: White House Details Progress from the Cancer Cabinet
In July of 2022, The White House announced its new “Cancer Cabinet” line-up, which is part of President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot initiative. By December, the Moonshot initiative expanded to involve multiple federal agencies, including the National Cancer Institute, the US Food and Drug Administration, the CDC and the National Institutes of Health, alongside the Departments […]
Making and Keeping Resolutions for 2023
New beginnings, be that a birthday or a new year tend to motivate aspirational behavior. As 2022 draws to a close, around 40% of Americans still make New Years resolutions, although only 10% feel they are successful in keeping them. For 2022, the most popular resolutions were living healthier, personal improvement and happiness, and losing weight. […]
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
December 21st officially marks the darkest day of the year, and although it means lighter days are ahead, there are still many gloomy weeks to get through. Self-care is particularly important to combat seasonal depression. Beyond the mental aspect, the lack of sunlight means there may also be reason to stock up on supplements, particularly […]
Angélica Fuentes Joins Koning Board of Directors
NORCROSS, Ga., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Koning Corporation has announced the addition of Angélica Fuentes to their Board of Directors. Angélica Fuentes is a Mexican American businesswoman and investor recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of Mexico’s most powerful women. Throughout her career, Ms. Fuentes has sustained a strong commitment to organizations supporting the cause of women. Koning Corporation announces the addition of Latina businesswoman, […]
2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Gift-shopping can take a toll on anyone. Many can relate to compromising their free time, and feeling pressure to find something that tops last year’s ideas. Our gift-guide is tailored for those who value sustainability, environment, and wellness in all phases of life. Here are some meaningful gift ideas we hunted down, so you don’t […]
Koning Corporation taps high-profile radiologists and researchers to join Scientific Advisory Board
NORCROSS, Ga., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Koning is announcing the creation of a Scientific Advisory Board, adding several high-profile radiologists and researchers to its ranks. Among those who have joined the board are Dr. Richard Ha (Professor of Radiology at Columbia University in NY), Dr. Richard Reaven (Clinical Professor at University of Maryland), Dr. Kristina Siddall (Diagnostic Radiologist and Owner of Bayview Imaging in Miami, FL), […]