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Rolling Strong, the provider of health and wellness programs for transportation companies and their drivers, as well as owner-operators, today announced that its app now has the ability for terminal vs. terminal, company vs. company and industry-wide competitions.
"Transportation operations compete for freight and drivers every day so competing for health will be a fun challenge for them" said Stephen Kane, president of Rolling Strong. "With the new capability to set up terminal vs. terminal, company vs. company and industry-wide competitions in the Rolling Strong app, successfully building a culture of wellness has never been easier. Expanding efforts to improve health and wellness beyond driver and employee competitions improves everyone's health across the industry."
Rolling Strong's new capabilities allow senior leadership and management staff to enable health and wellness improvement initiatives by fostering competition between teams, facilities and other transportation companies. The new capabilities of the Rolling Strong app also make it possible for industry organizations to promote health and wellness through competitions.
Several associations have expressed interest in this opportunity and are looking for industry suppliers to sponsor awards, Kane noted. Rolling Strong is also ready to support those efforts by promoting competitions through the app, emails and social media, and by providing trophies or even hosting awards events.
In the competitions, participants earn prizes for signing up for the Rolling Strong app, getting wellness checks, speaking to wellness coaches who can provide mobile or live support through the platform, and by taking steps to improve nutrition, fitness, sleep, and stress and weight management. Winners are determined by averaging the points earned by all terminal, department or company participants without impacting a driver's or an employee's individual ranking in the app.
"We've been realizing steady adoption of our health and wellness mobile app among drivers and other trucking company personnel," Kane added. "Adding this new fun element of group competitions is going to help facilitate even more growth. Prevention is the key to wellness for everyone and we intend to be an active partner and work to help improve health across the transportation industry."
About Rolling Strong 
The provider of driver wellness programs for transportation companies and their drivers and owner-operators, Rolling Strong promotes behavior change and provides support in the areas of Nutrition, Fitness, Sleep, Stress Management and Weight Management. Driven by its mission to reverse the declining health of America's CDL Drivers and get them home safely, the company offers in-terminal and on-the-road solutions that target health improvement. Its customizable programs include the Rolling Strong App for drivers and administrative reporting capabilities to help carriers and drivers improve compliance with CDL medical requirements and to implement and manage their wellness initiatives. For more information, visit http://www.rollingstrong.com.

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The Rolling Strong health and wellness app now has the ability for Trucking terminal vs. terminal, company vs. company and industry-wide competitions.

"Transportation operations compete for freight and drivers every day so competing for health will be a fun challenge for them"



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Cecelia Health worked with The Jaeb Center for Health Research (JCHR) with support from The Helmsley Charitable Trust on a study that demonstrated successful remote continuous glucose monitor (CGM) initiation and sustained CGM use to improve diabetes outcomes and quality of life for people living with diabetes. This approach could substantially increase the adoption of CGM.
Despite the significant benefits of using CGM to help with diabetes management, many individuals with diabetes do not currently use a CGM device. Lack of access to trained diabetes care professionals and perceived complexity of CGM device onboarding and training are established barriers to wide adoption.
Results of the study showed that CGM could be successfully initiated remotely, without a clinic visit. Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (CDCES) from Cecelia Health helped people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes choose a CGM device, provided education to empower them to use the CGM and interpret its data, and to use that data to balance the use of insulin, exercise, and nutrition to better manage their diabetes and improve their quality of life. This study illustrates that adults with diabetes can be trained virtually to use CGM devices as an integral part of their diabetes self-management.
The 34 study participants had no CGM experience in the previous 24 months and were provided with a choice of using either Dexcom G6 or Abbott Freestyle Libre for the 12-week study. Results included a 100% persistence rate across the participants, who used the CGM throughout the study. A mean HbA1c reduction of 1.1 points (12%) was observed after 12 weeks. Additionally, participants experienced reduced diabetes distress, increased satisfaction with glucose monitoring, and fewer perceived technology barriers to CGM usage.
If widely implemented, a virtual clinic approach could substantially increase the adoption of CGM devices by people with diabetes and positively impact outcomes related to the condition.
"This study demonstrates that the right combination of technology and personalized coaching from expert clinicians is a highly effective way to manage diabetes and other chronic conditions," stated Cecelia Health's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Arnold Saperstein, "Our goal is to use this study as a first step towards building a virtual diabetes and mental health clinic that can benefit people living with diabetes and our customers by driving down the cost of care."
According to a 2020 study published by the CDC, 34.2 million Americans currently have diabetes and an additional 88 million (approximately 1 in 3) have pre-diabetes. A new case is diagnosed every 21 seconds, while the cost of diabetes reached $327 billion in 2017 and accounts for roughly 10% of annual U.S. healthcare expenditure. It has become an epidemic and it is showing no signs of slowing down.
Accordingly, the CGM market has seen exceptional growth over the past few years, with manufacturers such as Dexcom (NYSE: DXCM) and Abbott (NYSE: ABT) experiencing a surge in demand for CGM technology given the significant clinical benefits of such devices. Dexcom reported record 4Q19 sales of $463 million, an increase of 37% from last year, while Abbott Diabetes Care reported worldwide sales of $534 million, an increase of 58.5% from last year.
"I started Cecelia Health with a mission to educate and empower people living with diabetes to take control of managing their own condition" said Cecelia Health CEO and Founder, David Weingard. "Providing high quality diabetes and mental health care via telemedicine at scale is necessary to help people with diabetes regardless of where they live, and we're excited to use this approach to revolutionize diabetes and other chronic condition management."
Combining CGM technology with virtual access to highly qualified expert clinicians and mental health professionals builds the framework for a unique approach to virtual care that is geared toward improving the lives of people living with diabetes and other chronic diseases.
About Cecelia Health 
Cecelia Health's mission is to positively transform the lives of people living with diabetes and related chronic disease states. Cecelia Health's Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) and other expert clinicians use Cecelia Health's proprietary technology-enabled personalized coaching solution to optimize health outcomes at a low cost per patient and provide unique data-driven insights to health plans and ACOs seeking to improve quality measures, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies seeking to improve adherence. Cecelia Health has also engaged in numerous joint initiatives with the JDRF, American Diabetes Association, the Diabetes Research Institute, the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, and The Helmsley Charitable Trust.

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Providing high quality diabetes and mental health care via telemedicine at scale is necessary to help people with diabetes regardless of where they live, and we're excited to use this approach to revolutionize diabetes and other chronic condition management.



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Today, Caravan Health announced that it will host a live webinar on Wednesday, March 4 to provide a progress report on the first year of the nation's largest-ever accountable care organization (ACO). During this event, Caravan Health and its customers will share their unique approach to mitigating typical variances in ACO savings and losses.
Many Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) participants see unreliable financial performance despite having the right processes in place. For most providers, the missing piece is scale. In 2019, Caravan Health pioneered the collaborative ACO model to help providers achieve consistent and predictable results. Today, the Caravan collaborative ACO supports approximately 235,000 attributed Medicare lives, allowing participating providers to achieve scale without losing autonomy.
According to Tim Gronniger, Caravan Health CEO and President, "It's been a remarkable first year and we're thrilled to share an early look at the results. This first-of-its-kind ACO is on track to deliver impressive savings. With more covered lives than any other ACO, these results demonstrate that our methodologies and implementation of scale are the keys to ACO success."
During the webinar, Dr. Karna Patel, Associate Medical Director of Tampa Medical Group, and Lori Kelley, Senior Director of Quality Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, will discuss their organization's experience in the collaborative model.
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic has seen significant positive results since joining the Caravan-supported ACO. The Clinic went from a zero percent annual wellness visit rate to more than 40 percent within one year of joining the collaborative. This is just one of many such examples.
According to Lori Kelley, "In the collaborative ACO, our organization receives the support, resources, and data necessary to fuel our own internal efforts toward creating a culture of health in the communities we serve. Partnering with Caravan Health provided additional support in exceeding our quality goals in one year."
Caravan Health and its customers will share more ACO successes and discuss how providers can transform care delivery, improve patient outcomes, and increase revenue streams. To learn more, register for the live webinar event on March 4 at 9am PT/12pm ET.
About Caravan Health: 
Caravan Health helps providers make accountable care work regardless of their size, location, history, or demographics. Caravan gives community health systems and providers a way to create more scale, drive more change, and generate more revenue. The 250+ health systems who have turned to Caravan achieved single-year savings greatly exceeding the national average. Health systems and providers across the country are using our proven population health programs to ensure better outcomes for their patients every day. With Caravan Health, now the numbers work. For more information visit http://www.caravanhealth.com.

According to Lori Kelley, "In the collaborative ACO, our organization receives the support, resources, and data necessary to fuel our own internal efforts toward creating a culture of health in the communities we serve."



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Dr. Smita Ramanadham, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon representing the New Jersey market, has joined the esteemed Haute Beauty Network.
The Haute Beauty Network, well known for its exclusivity, and luxurious lifestyle publication Haute Living, is privileged to present Dr. Ramanadham as a leading Face expert and our newest addition to the Haute Living partnership.
Haute Beauty offers a prominent collective of leading doctors nationwide. The invitation-only exclusive network maintains elite as ever, with only two doctors in every market. This partnership allows Haute Beauty to connect its affluent readers with industry-leading doctors.
Visit Dr. Ramanadham's Haute Beauty profile: https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/member/smita-r-ramanadham/
ABOUT DR. RAMANADHAM
Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon offering exceptional aesthetic results to her patients throughout the New Jersey and Tri-state areas. With attention to detail and dedication to her patients, she works to understand their specific goals before formulating a personalized plan for optimal outcomes. She understands the delicate mix of beauty, art, and science required to rejuvenate the aesthetic appearances of her patients resulting in natural outcomes.
As a NJ native, Dr. Ramanadham understands the unique goals of patients in this area. After an academic career in Boston, MA, she is excited to be back in her home state.
SKILLS AND SPECIALTIES
With over a decade of surgical experience, Dr. Ramanadham performs an array of plastic surgery procedures. She has a specific interest in addressing concerns that patients in her age group experience through both surgical and nonsurgical treatments of the face, body, and breast. She understands that the best plastic surgery is the surgery that is not obvious. It is natural, refreshing, and makes you 'your best self yet'.
Dr. Ramanadham has a passion for preventative techniques that allow you to age gracefully. She believes that the key to looking your best is a healthy lifestyle and a well-formulated skin care regimen that will reset the clock to aging well.
No matter what your desired outcome may be, Dr. Ramanadham's goal is to help each patient look and feel their best.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Dr. Smita Ramanadham completed her Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training at the prestigious University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX, nationally ranked number one for their plastic surgery program. Here, she trained directly under the world's leading experts in facelift, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation. She was honored to be named the Administrative Chief Resident during her final year of residency, a unique role that few residents hold.
Dr. Ramanadham graduated with her undergraduate degree in economics and art history and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Tufts University and Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. This well-rounded education allows her to seamlessly blend art and science for beautiful aesthetic results.
Dr. Ramanadham's plastic surgery training is built on a strong foundation in general surgery also obtained at the University of Texas Southwestern. She is Board-Certified in general surgery and trained with experts in this field. This gives her a unique perspective when working with reconstructive patients as she is able to fully understand the disease process and the patient as a whole.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Dr. Ramanadham is honored to be inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and serves on multiple national committees, including Women Plastic Surgeons, Young Plastic Surgeons Steering Committee, Curriculum Committee, Social Media Subcommittee, Wellness Task Force, and Coding and Payment Policy Committee. She believes that women and those young in their careers must have a strong voice and work together to improve the field of plastic surgery, which is why she advocated on Capitol Hill for ASPS.
Additionally, Dr. Ramanadham believes that surgeons must maintain the highest standards of practice. This is why she is passionate about her role as a member of the editorial board for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open and reviews for the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal. Dr. Ramanadham has written extensively in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks about facelifts, injectables, and the importance of mentorship.

With attention to detail and dedication to her patients, she works to understand their specific goals before formulating a personalized plan for optimal outcomes.



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Special Learning, Inc. announced today that they are launching a 10-hour live and interactive webinar series in conjunction with Dr. Ronnie Detrich, PhD. in Addressing Challenging Behaviors Ethically in Schools Series. Dr. Ronnie Detrich has over five decades of experience in working with schools and districts that serve students with disabilities, autism, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD and other mood disorders. Over the years he has facilitated and demonstrated methodologies in which schools and school districts can embrace inclusion to include students who engage in challenging and problematic behaviors. With this 5-part series, Dr. Ronnie and selected elite Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this area, will share and educate professionals, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, Parents and Educators on how-to comply with IDEA regulations, and "No child left behind," for a subset of students that previously may have been excluded from a free and appropriate education.
STUDENTS WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS DISPLAYED IN THE SCHOOL SETTING
In recent years, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has been welcomed in the school sector from adopting Positive Behavior Strategies (PBS), tier systems, addressing social impact for students with problem behaviors on 504 Plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEP). However, there are students who display problematic behaviors that many schools are not equipped to address. Some of these behaviors observed can be students who run away from the school, physical aggression and fighting of other students and educators, destruction of school property, to name a few. When students engage in behaviors of this magnitude, they tend to have increased chances of being suspended, expelled, arrested, or incarcerated. Ultimately, these students lose out on a valuable education and a prosperous and independent future. It is at these points, where the school may call upon an expert in the field of ABA called a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to work with the school and the student's team to decrease these behaviors and increase their time in school to obtain an appropriate education.
ADDRESSING CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS IN SCHOOLS ETHICALLY WITH EXPERTS IN ABA
When a student is referred to Behavior Analysis services, often, the student has engaged in problem behaviors that have resulted in suspensions, and on in some instances have placed the student at risk of being expelled. Along with this, students who engage in challenging behaviors also disrupt the education of their pupils. This is where the science of Applied Behavior Analysis goes beyond Autism Services and addresses the overall needs of students to maintain an education and prosper as an adult.
When an ABA expert, BCBA, addresses challenging behaviors of a student there are potential barriers to treatment to include, but not limited too: (1) lack of financial resources from the school (2) lack of extra staff to support the student (3) school structure and culture differs from one education system to the next (4) lack of positive motivation from the administration, staff and student's themselves
With these barriers, progress for a student is minimal. The only way to support a student with challenging behaviors is to have the BCBA, educator, administration, Speech Therapists and the parents come together as a team to implement a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
BRIDGING THE GAP AND INCREASING INCLUSION FOR STUDENTS WITH CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS
Special Learning, Inc has teamed up with Dr. Ronnie Detrich, Ph.D. to tackle head-on the need for Behavior Analysis in schools for students who display challenging behaviors. In the 5-part (10-hour) live webinar series called "Addressing Challenging Behaviors Ethically in Schools", Dr. Detrich and SMEs will interactively- using proprietary technology- demystify the barriers to treatment in schools and provide professionals, educators and parents with the information, education and empowering tools to successfully assist student's with challenging behaviors remain in the school setting. This series will cover: 

MODULE 1: How to Maximize the Value and Facilitate Collaboration Across Service Providers (LIVE March 11, 2020)

MODULE 2: Must-have Skills (and Understanding) for School-based BCBAs and Other Service Providers (LIVE April 8, 2020)

MODULE 3: Assessing Problem Behaviors in Schools and Developing a BIP Implementation Team (LIVE May 13, 2020)-

MODULE 4: Using ABA Programming in Schools in a Collaborative Model to Begin to Manage Problem Behaviors (LIVE June 10, 2020)

MODULE 5: How to Implement Behavior Change Programs to Affect Sustainable, Positive Change (LIVE August 12, 2020)

"We are excited to team-up with an ABA and Educational Legacy, Dr. Ronnie Detrich, Ph.D., to support professionals, educators, BCBAs, administrators and parents to ultimately equip them with the information, education and empowerment to ultimately support students who have historically been disfranchised due to their challenging behaviors presented in the school sector and increase the student's chances of being independent as they become adults." said Karen Chung, CEO at Special Learning, Inc.
For more information about Addressing Challenging Behaviors Ethically in Schools Series, visit the Special Learning, Inc's website at https://www.special-learning.com.

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"We are excited to team-up with an ABA and Educational Legacy, Dr. Ronnie Detrich, Ph.D., to equip professionals and parents with information to support students disfranchised due to their challenging behaviors in the school sector." Karen Chung, CEO at Special Learning, Inc.




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Genomenon, home of the Mastermind Genomic Search Engine, is celebrating Rare Disease Week 2020 by making the comprehensive genomic landscape of Ectodermal Dysplasias (ED) freely available to clinical and pharma researchers. The release of this data set will provide genetic insight for doctors and researchers searching for efficacious treatments for ED, a collection of more than 100 different disorders that affect the teeth, skin, sweat glands, hair, nails, and other ectodermal structures.
The National Foundation for Ectodermal Dysplasias (NFED), the worldwide expert on ectodermal dysplasias, is the only advocacy organization in the United States dedicated to those living with these disorders. They offer a range of educational resources and events to meet the changing needs of those affected by the different types of ectodermal dysplasias and provide support and community for families with ED.
Genomenon founder Dr. Mark Kiel was diagnosed with ectodermal dysplasia at age 13, which led to a connection with NFED and, ultimately, to his chosen career as an MD, PhD in molecular genetic pathology. Once Genomenon was able to produce data that could help NFED in their search for treatments and a cure, he reached out to offer assistance.
The Genomenon team produced a Mastermind Genomic Landscape(TM) for the primary causative genes associated with ectodermal dysplasias, which included comprehensive evidence for 2,908 genetic mutations (variants), 112 unique clinical symptoms, annotated functional studies, and photos of the physical hallmarks of the ED disorders. They then presented the database to NFED.
"This genomic landscape of Ectodermal Dyplasias helps us understand the molecular drivers of ectodermal dysplasias. We can use the data to find correlations between genes, variants and the disease pathways, and find new discoveries that will lead to better treatments of the disease." Said Mary Fete, executive director of NFED.
Expanding the body of knowledge on a disease requires access to all of the currently published medical and genetic literature on the disease. Unfortunately, finding this information can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. With the current publication rate at about 3 million articles a year, any rare disease makes up an extremely minute portion of this mass of literature. Mastermind's Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning processes find all of the available evidence and present it for researchers and clinicians, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
In 2019, Genomenon produced the Genomic Landscape for rare disease Beta-Propeller Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration (BPAN), making it available to researchers as the first in their rare disease efforts of this kind.
Read the BPAN Press Release
About Genomenon
Genomenon is a genomic health IT company whose mission is to ensure that every rare disease patient is accurately diagnosed and properly treated. With over 7,000 rare diseases impacting more people combined than cancer and a $262 billion orphan drug market targeting rare diseases, Genomenon delivers the genomic tools and data needed to diagnose and treat the genetic drivers of each rare disease.
The Mastermind Genomic Search Engine is used by hundreds of genetic labs worldwide to accelerate diagnosis, increase diagnostic yield, and assure repeatability in reporting genetic testing results.
Mastermind Genomic Landscapes inform pharmaceutical and bio-pharma companies on precision medicine development, deliver genomic biomarkers for clinical trial target selection, and support CDx regulatory submissions with empirical evidence.
Genomenon was named 2020 Global Company of the Year in Clinical Genomic Interpretation by Frost & Sullivan.
For more information, visit Genomenon.com

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"This genomic landscape of Ectodermal Dyplasias helps us understand the molecular drivers of ectodermal dysplasias. We can use the data to find...new discoveries that will lead to better treatments of the disease."



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ABA Business Growth is a leading global provider of Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training solutions for organizations committed to serving individuals with autism and other special needs.

PALO ALTO, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
There are approximately 70 million people with autism in the world, and yet there is a worldwide scarcity of trained professionals to implement evidence-based intervention programs to help serve children with autism and other special needs. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is an evidenced-based intervention that with early and intensive application of quality ABA programming has demonstrated 47% success rate helping children with autism to mainstream.
ABA organizations worldwide are challenged with finding qualified Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs) to meet the ever-growing demands of their communities. ABA Business Growth is focused on addressing this issue through easy access to high quality education that enables professionals to earn and/or maintain their ABA certification.
THE CE LIBRARY FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS
The CE Library for Behavior Analysts is a comprehensive training library that allows you to meet 100% of the CE certification requirements in one centralized and easily accessible location. The library includes the following: 

Includes 33 CEU Hours

BACB - 37 Type II, Ethics, and Supervision QABA - 37 General, Ethics, and Supervision APA - 22 General (Home Study)

Meets 100% of BACB CE requirements in one library!

24x7 Unlimited access to all training webinars

Available on computer and mobile devices

100% CEU processing included

The CE Library for Behavior Analysts provides opportunities for professional growth and empowers ABA organizations to develop staff skills and expand upon service offerings that have a direct impact on the communities they serve.
Please visit https://aba-businessgrowth.com for more information about the CE Library for Behavior Analysts or contact their team at contact@aba-businessgrowth.com.



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RosettaHealth, an innovative and secure, big health data interoperability platform, today announced the launch of its new HealthBus Worklflows solution, which will be showcased at HIMSS20 in booth #5389.
The HealthBus Workflows solution enables the crafting and deploying of client-specific health data exchange workflows to scenarios in days using a collection of pre-built components that quickly configure to any workflow. Much like building a Lego house from blocks, no coding or scripting in programming languages is involved.
"HealthBus Workflows basically eliminates the cost and time it takes to produce custom health data scenarios," said Buff Colchagoff, CEO of RosettaHealth. "Our clients no longer have to wait for complex or custom workflows. Integrating multiple data sources, multiple protocols and complex transformations can now be live in days, as opposed to months or longer."
Following are examples of recently deployed workflows: 

Image Prefetch: Rapidly fetch images prior to patient appointments using schedule information from HL7 V2 SIU messages.

FHIR enhanced QnR: Merge patient documents from a FHIR repository to the results of a standard IHE ITI-18/43 query.

State Public Health Feed: Transform custom XML feed from public health repository into standard HL7 v2 messages and submit to HIE repository.

RosettaHealth will be joined by HASA and HealthHIE Nevada at its HIMSS20 "Community" booth (#5389). For more information on RosettaHealth, visit http://www.rosettahealth.com or follow @rosettahealth on Twitter.
About RosettaHealth
The RosettaHealth platform is making electronic health record exchange affordable and ubiquitous. Currently, more than ten million health records move across the platform per month. The SaaS platform enables efficiencies, scale and ease not seen before in records exchange. For more information about RosettaHealth, please click here.




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Join the live webinar on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 1pm EST with featured speaker Cristian Ionescu-Zanetti, PhD, Chief Technology Officer, Fluxion Biosciences as he provides an overview of ideal methods for sample processing.
The IsoFlux system is a bench-top solution for high-sensitivity circulating tumor cell (CTC) enrichment and recovery from blood samples, including samples collected in the BD Vacutainer CPT Mononuclear Cell Preparation Tube. Based on Fluxion's patented microfluidics, the IsoFlux System combines the power of antibody-based magnetic bead separations with the precision of flow cytometry. The IsoFlux System's superior performance is proven daily in labs around the world, setting standards for CTC isolation efficiency, purity and ease of use. 

Validated using thousands of samples across key solid tumor types, including lung, colorectal, breast, prostate, pancreatic, kidney, liver bladder, etc.

Validated to recover CTCs even during early-stage disease

A key area of improvement has been improving pre-analytical IsoFlux protocol steps to reduce variability, eliminate the need for training skilled personnel, and reduce potential sample loss. Traditional Ficoll gradient processing methods require considerable skill and training. To help mitigate common blood sample handling challenges, we've turned to the BD Vacutainer CPT Mononuclear Cell Preparation Tube, the only fully-closed system for peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) separation.

BD Vacutainer CPT Mononuclear Cell Preparation Tubes:

Are ideal for operators of varying skill levels

Decrease the number of sample transfer steps before CTC separation, reducing the possibility for cell loss as PBMC separation is carried out in the primary blood collection tube

Provide a solution for fast pre-processing and cryopreservation of PBMCs / CTC samples before processing

The BD Vacutainer CPT Mononuclear Cell Preparation Tube may be used in a variety of downstream applications commonly used in life science research. It has been used by customers in conjunction with technologies such as Flow Cytometry, ELISPOT, Cell Culture, CTC Isolation and Single Cell Genomics, allowing for fast and simple sample processing.
For more information or to register for this event, visit IsoFlux Rare Cell Separation: Streamline Workflows & Sample Transport With BD Vacutainer CPT Mononuclear Cell Preparation Tubes.
ABOUT XTALKS
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com 
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/


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Uncle Matt's Organic, the nation's number one selling brand of organic orange and grapefruit juices, is excited to announce the launch of their new innovation in the beverage aisle: No Sugar Added Lemonades.
Available in classic Lemonade and Strawberry Lemonade flavors, each refreshing serving is less than 15 calories and 1g of fruit sugar. Sweetened with organic stevia, Uncle Matt's Organic Low Sugar Lemonades are innovative, on-trend beverages geared towards consumers wanting to watch their sugar intake.
"Lemonade is a favorite beverage of mine and a classic summertime flavor, says Matt McLean, Founder of Uncle Matt's. "We wanted to produce a healthier option that is truly clean label with minimal ingredients. It was my desire to make lemonade more accessible for people living a variety of lifestyles. The result is the same delicious taste of lemonade but without the added sugar."
Uncle Matt's is also excited to announce the company's expanded innovation in the frozen channel, introducing a Mixed Berry flavor to their line of organic Probiotic Popsicles. Produced without cane sugar and containing real organic fruit, Uncle Matt's Probiotic Popsicles contain one billion probiotics per serving and are also available in three, delicious flavors: Orange Mango, Strawberry and Dark Cherry.
"Your immunity is supported by a healthy microbiome, and our Probiotic Popsicles are one more way you can support your immune and digestive health," says McLean. "Plus, these popsicles are kid-friendly and mom approved. In our house, my kids consume these by the box!"
Stop by Booth N809 at Expo West to sample the new Organic No Sugar Added Lemonades as well as Uncle Matt's Organic Probiotic Popsicles.
About Uncle Matt's Organic
Uncle Matt's Organic is the nation's oldest organic orange juice company offering premium quality organic beverages. All Uncle Matt's products have no synthetic additives or preservatives and contain no GMOs. Uncle Matt's products are available nationwide in fine retailers and health foods stores. Uncle Matt's is an active member of Organic Trade Association (OTA) and supports the Organic Farming Research Foundation. To learn more visit http://www.unclematts.com or join the community on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/unclematts or Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/unclemattsorganic

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"Lemonade is a favorite beverage of mine and a classic summertime flavor, says Matt McLean, Founder of Uncle Matt's. "We wanted to produce a healthier option that is clean label with minimal ingredients. It was my desire to make lemonade more accessible for people living a variety of lifestyles."



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dicentra, a leading contract research organization (CRO) and global consulting firm for the life sciences and food industries, is pleased to announce that its client ChromaDex, has been awarded Nutritional Outlook's 2019 Best of the Industry Awards, Ingredient Supplier Award.
"We congratulate ChromaDex on this achievement. We're honoured to work with innovative and cutting-edge companies that are improving the natural health product industry," said Alicja Wojewnik, CEO, dicentra.
dicentra aided in obtaining product licence authorizations by Health Canada enabling ChromaDex to gain market access for their supplement, TRU NIAGEN. In this endeavor, dicentra assisted with the substantiation of new health claims relating to the effect of TRU NIAGEN on increasing blood NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) levels which was a key-finding in human studies. In particular, "clinically proven" claims were successfully obtained for TRU NIAGEN, with dicentra acting as a liaison with Health Canada, alongside ChromaDex's scientific experts.
dicentra's predominant role was to demonstrate that the proposed health claims met Health Canada's evidence requirements and were backed by rigorous clinical research and sound science. ChromaDex is one of two companies in Canada currently marketing NIAGEN, also known as nicotinamide riboside, a member of the vitamin B3 family, which in January 2020 the European Commission listed as an authorized novel food ingredient.
"The dicentra team was very helpful in obtaining the necessary regulatory reviews and approvals required to successfully launch Tru Niagen in Canada," said ChromaDex CEO Rob Fried. "We appreciate the opportunity to help foster healthy ageing in Canada."
To learn more about dicentra's regulatory services, visit http://www.dicentra.com
About dicentra 
dicentra is a contract research organization and professional consulting firm that specializes in addressing all matters related to safety, quality, and compliance for all product categories in the life sciences and food industries. We evaluate, implement, and provide all the necessary support for your products and operations, allowing you to gain market access while building confidence in your brand. We achieve this through our four business divisions: Life Sciences, Food Safety & Quality, Global Certifications, and Clinical Trials. Since our inception in 2002, we have completed over 18,000 projects and serviced over 1,200 companies internationally. 
dicentra is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and has an office in Guelph, Ontario. For more information, visit http://www.dicentra.com
About TRU NIAGEN: 
TRU NIAGEN is a branded dietary supplement brought to market by key nicotinamide riboside chloride innovator and patent holder, ChromaDex. NIAGEN nicotinamide riboside chloride (NR), also supplied by ChromaDex, is the sole active ingredient in TRU NIAGEN. Multiple clinical trials demonstrate NIAGEN is proven to boost NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) levels, which decline with age. TRU NIAGEN is authorized for sale by Health Canada.
About ChromaDex: 
ChromaDex Corp is a science-based integrated nutraceutical company devoted to improving the way people age. ChromaDex scientists partner with leading universities and research institutions worldwide to uncover the full potential of NAD and identify and develop novel, science-based ingredients. Its flagship ingredient, NIAGEN nicotinamide riboside chloride, sold directly to consumers as TRU NIAGEN, is backed with clinical and scientific research, as well as extensive IP protection. TRU NIAGEN is helping the world AGE BETTER. ChromaDex maintains a website at http://www.chromadex.com to which ChromaDex regularly posts copies of its press releases as well as additional and financial information about the Company. 

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Critical Alert is pleased to announce that its nurse call and communications solution is now available for use on Zebra Technology's mobile devices. Zebra provides exceptional in touch computing for healthcare that works seamlessly with Critical Alert's enterprise-class patient communication software platform.
Zebra's TC52-HC/TC51-HC are the ultimate devices for today's healthcare staff providing Android's ease of use combined with superior clinical collaboration, data capture and device management tools. Critical Alert provides solutions that assist and enhance every aspect of patient communication. With the availability now extended to Zebra's healthcare enterprise devices, customers who are interested in utilizing Critical Alert now have more choices in supported hardware. By utilizing Zebra's devices with Critical Alert's enterprise-class software platform, clinical communication is simplified resulting in better patient care, enhanced staff satisfaction and overall hospital performance.
"We are delighted to partner with Zebra to provide healthcare facilities with elite mobile technology and patient communications," stated John Elms, CEO of Critical Alert. "In doing so, we look forward to helping hospitals achieve the highest quality of patient care," continued Elms.
About Critical Alert 
Critical Alert offers a solution set of enterprise, software-based products, services and strategies that enable hospitals and healthcare enterprises to give a voice to their patients, empower their clinical staff with actionable intelligence, unburden their support and IT teams and save money. CommonPath Enterprise, our software-driven patient communications platform includes UL-1069 nurse call, alarm management & event notification, patient experience monitoring, advanced clinical analytics and a portfolio of integrated partner offerings.
For more information, visit: http://www.criticalalert.com. Follow Critical Alert on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Critical Alert is a trademark of Critical Alert. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
Critical Alert Media Contacts 
Josh Troop 
VP of Marketing 
jtroop@criticalalert.com
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Director of Marketing 
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Controlled Contamination Services continues to prioritize the meticulous management of Quality Certifications and Management Systems with the addition of Jenny Johnson, Quality Assurance Manager.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Controlled Contamination Services is pleased to welcome Jennifer (Jenny) Johnson as its new Quality Assurance Manager. In her new role, Jenny will be responsible for the strategy, management, oversight and direction of CCS's Quality programs and initiatives throughout the US. Jenny will also be responsible for ensuring excellence in the delivery of training and compliance to meet and exceed the regulatory requirements of our diverse customer base nationwide. Because CCS is ISO 9001:2015 Certified, she will be responsible for maintaining CCS's certification, as well as the maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System for all lines of CCS's business. Moving forward, Jenny will also be charged with building the Quality Team and structure as CCS scales its operation throughout the US.
Before joining CCS, Jenny spent 15 years engaged in the Quality Management Systems for several regulated industries. She also spent 8 years working for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) where she held two separate roles: Investigator and Microbiologist. As an Investigator, she evaluated Quality Systems and Good Manufacturing Practices of many organizations. As a Microbiologist, she was required to inspect various foods for bacterial contamination. Jenny has been both a trainer and a leader in many positions during her career.
Jenny earned her B.S. in Biology from San Francisco State University and a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration from Kaplan University. She lives in the town of Benicia, CA with her husband, two children, and their chocolate lab, Hank. In her free time, she cheers on her children during sporting events, reads, and gets crafty. Jenny's ideal weekend is entertaining friends and family with a backyard BBQ and card games.
About CCS
Controlled Contamination Services is the leading provider of enterprise solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, High Tech, IT, and Aerospace and Defense industries. CCS provides its clients with comprehensive cleaning, bio-decontamination, and technical service solutions that exceed the health, safety, and environmental requirements at facilities of any size and use. With more than 25 years of industry and quality knowledge and experts across the US, CCS utilizes an in-depth understanding of FDA regulations and GxP requirements to meet and exceed the most stringent cleaning and decontamination needs. Whether your site is a multi-million square foot facility or a more modest project, CCS is your choice to deliver the highest quality solutions for your environment.
CCS's Data Center Services Division provides a wide range of specialty cleaning services that included: Data Center Cleaning, Hot Aisle, and Cold Aisle Containment Systems, Water and Leak Detection, Facility Monitoring, Computer Room Cleaning, Post Construction Cleaning, Underfloor Plenum Cleaning, Raised Floor Access Cleaning, Equipment, and Environment Cleaning, Zinc Whisker Testing and Remediation, 7 X 24 Disaster Recovery Services, We also offer High-Efficiency Infrastructure Optimization products and services for data center customers who are in need of improved infrastructure cooling, power and monitoring efficiency and management. 

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Anchora Medical is developing a single-use suturing device for the approximation of soft tissue during Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)

YOKNEAM, ISRAEL (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Anchora Medical ("Anchora"), a portfolio company of Alon Medtech Ventures ("Alon Medtech"), announced today closing of a $4.5 million financing round led by HOYA Corporation ("HOYA") (ADR: HOCPY, TYO: 7741), a key strategic investor, and Tal Capital. The funds will be used to complete Anchora's family of single-use laparoscopic suturing devices.
HOYA, a global medical device and high technology company, and Tal Capital, a US-based hi-tech investment company, join current investors Alon Medtech and Dr. Shimon Eckhouse in their support of the company.
Anchora's single-use suturing device for the approximation of soft tissue during MIS incorporates tiny stainless-steel smart anchors threaded on a surgical thread to create either running or interrupted sutures in tissue.
"The recent investment, led by HOYA, is a robust validation of our technology, and it will allow us to move toward commercialization," said Yoni Epstein, Anchora CEO. "It is an honor to have such a global leader joining our team."
Dr. Shimon Eckhouse, Anchora's Chairman, adds: "This partnership with HOYA is an excellent indication of the innovation and significance of Anchora's solution for the advancement of modern surgical technologies. We are confident that HOYA's leadership position in the global minimally-invasive surgical market will play a critical role in bringing Anchora's exciting technology to surgeons and patients around the world."
"Our investment in Anchora further complements HOYA's aim of partnering with innovative minimally-invasive surgical companies to complement our Life Care medical device divisions. We are excited about the progress and novel advancements that Anchora has made with its laparoscopic suturing products. Timothy Gehlmann, President and CEO of HOYA's Microline Surgical division, has joined Anchora as a board member and we look forward to the company's continued successes. Additionally, we welcome the opportunity to continue our venture capital partnering activities with the flourishing medical device industry in Israel," said Augustine Yee, HOYA's Chief Legal and Corporate Operating Officer.
About Anchora Medical 
Anchora Medical is a privately held medical device company based in Israel. Its platform technology is devoted to changing suturing in endoscopic procedures. Its approximation device is a unique single-use device for the approximation of soft tissue during MIS. The device incorporates tiny stainless steel anchors threaded on a surgical thread. For more information, visit: http://www.anchora-medical.com
About HOYA 
Founded in 1941 in Tokyo, Japan, HOYA Corporation is a global technology and med-tech company and a leading supplier of innovative high-tech and medical products. HOYA's divisions and business units research and develop products utilized in the healthcare and information technology fields.
In the healthcare field, we provide medical device products such as eyeglasses, medical endoscopes, contact and intraocular lenses, orthopedic implants, surgical/therapeutic devices and medical device reprocessing and disinfection solutions. In the information technology field, we provide products such as optical lenses, photomasks and blanks used in the manufacturing process for semiconductor and LCD/OLED devices, text to speech, human resources and other software solutions and critical components for the mass memory and cloud storage industries. With over 150 offices and subsidiaries worldwide, HOYA currently employs a multinational workforce of 37,000 people. For more information, please visit http://www.hoya.com
About Alon MedTech 
Alon MedTech Ventures incubator ("Alon MedTech") is based in Yokne'am, Israel. It was founded and is owned by Dr. Shimon Eckhouse, its active chairman. Dr. Eckhouse is an inventor, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the field of medical devices and medical technologies.
Alon MedTech is supported by the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) and operates under the IIA incubator program. Alon MedTech invests and partners with outstanding entrepreneurs to transform innovative medical device ideas into successful companies. Alon MedTech invests in novel technologies and solutions that significantly improve the well-being and quality of life of humankind around the globe. For more information, visit: http://www.alon-medtech.com
About Tal Capital 
Tal Capital is a US-based private investment company investing in promising hi-tech companies across a variety of industries, including Healthcare. Tal Capital seeks companies that offer unique technology, strong commercial potential, and outstanding leadership teams. Contact them at info@tal-capital.com

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"This partnership with HOYA is an excellent indication of the innovation and significance of Anchora's solution for the advancement of modern surgical technologies"




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Sunshine Coast Health Centre is a best-in-class addiction, trauma, and PTSD treatment program in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. The Centre is announcing a new infrared sauna at its facility.

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Sunshine Coast Health Centre, a leading addiction, trauma, and treatment program located in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, at https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/, is proud to announce a new infrared sauna as part of its best-in-class treatment and therapy options for men seeking recovery from drugs, alcohol, PTSD, and/or trauma. The new sauna complements the many other treatment opportunities at the site.
"Our methodology focuses on the whole person, including their physical fitness and well-being," explained Casey Jordan, Chief Marketing Officer. "We're excited to announce our new Infrared Sauna which is an excellent complementary technology with many therapeutic benefits."
Interested persons can take a "virtual tour" of the Centre at https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/drug-rehab-center/. Those who want to learn more about drug rehab (https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/drug-rehab/) and/or alcohol treatment (https://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca/alcohol-treatment/) can also learn more on the site. Person with specific questions are encouraged to reach out via the website for a confidential consultation.
BACKGROUND ON INFRARED SAUNA 
Here is background on this release. Infrared technology has been researched and studied for decades and is used by licensed healthcare professionals all across North America. Traditional saunas use heat to warm the air around a person, while an infrared sauna heats the body directly. Infrared saunas are one of the few mediums that provide infrared heat in a controlled environment. Infrared heat is an invisible electromagnetic wave that helps improve blood flow. These electromagnetic wavelengths have the ability to penetrate soft tissue up to an inch and a half, warming the body and opening blood vessels in a process called vasodilation. Vasodilation helps to increase blood flow and lower blood pressure, which are key components in healing the body quicker and more efficiently.
By including an infrared sauna on the grounds, Sunshine Coast is extending its lead as one of the top-rated drug rehab, alcohol treatment, and PTSD / trauma therapy programs not just in British Columbia but throughout Canada.
ABOUT SUNSHINE COAST HEALTH CENTRE 
Sunshine Coast Health Centre is a 47-bed drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility exclusively designed for men, officially opened on the 15th of March 2004. The Centre has a philosophy of care that goes beyond just addiction to include personal transformation based on three key therapeutic principles: interpersonal relatedness, self definition (autonomy & competence), and intrinsic motivation. The Centre offers both drug rehabilitation and alcohol treatment near Vancouver, BC, but serving patients across Canada, particularly British Columbia and Alberta and cities such as Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. Sunshine Coast Health Centre uses a form of drug rehabilitation based on the research of Viktor Frankl and methodology of Paul T.P. Wong, namely 'Meaning ­Centered Therapy'. The Centre hopes to launch a new segment of its programming exclusively for women later this fall.
Website: http://www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca

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NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Adam Perzin, MD, New Jersey Urology in Mt. Laurel NJ, has been designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Perzin has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.
Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.
The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.
"Dr. Adam Perzin has earned the UroLift Center of Excellence designation for his dedication to improving the lives of men who previously suffered from BPH symptoms and delivering superior patient outcomes with the UroLift System treatment," said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit.
Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.
Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.
About the UroLift System
The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.urolift.com.
About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology
A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.neotract.com.
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rusch, UroLift and Weck – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose
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1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study 
2.McVary, J Sex Med 2016
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In a study of more than 1,000 patients published in the journal Radiology, chest CT outperformed lab testing in the diagnosis of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The researchers concluded that CT should be used as the primary screening tool for COVID-19.
In the absence of specific therapeutic drugs or vaccines for COVID-19, it is essential to detect the disease at an early stage and immediately isolate an infected patient from the healthy population.
According to the latest guidelines published by the Chinese government, the diagnosis of COVID-19 must be confirmed by reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) or gene sequencing for respiratory or blood specimens, as the key indicator for hospitalization. However, with limitations of sample collection and transportation, as well as kit performance, the total positive rate of RT-PCR for throat swab samples has been reported to be about 30% to 60% at initial presentation.
In the current public health emergency, the low sensitivity of RT-PCR implies that a large number of COVID-19 patients won't be identified quickly and may not receive appropriate treatment. In addition, given the highly contagious nature of the virus, they carry a risk of infecting a larger population.
"Early diagnosis of COVID-19 is crucial for disease treatment and control. Compared to RT-PCR, chest CT imaging may be a more reliable, practical and rapid method to diagnose and assess COVID-19, especially in the epidemic area," the authors wrote.
Chest CT, a routine imaging tool for pneumonia diagnosis, is fast and relatively easy to perform. Recent research found that the sensitivity of CT for COVID-19 infection was 98% compared to RT-PCR sensitivity of 71%.
For the current study, researchers at Tongji Hospital in Wuhan, China, set out to investigate the diagnostic value and consistency of chest CT imaging in comparison to RT-PCR assay in COVID-19.
Included in the study were 1,014 patients who underwent both chest CT and RT-PCR tests between January 6 and February 6, 2020. With RT-PCR as reference standard, the performance of chest CT in diagnosing COVID-19 was assessed. For patients with multiple RT-PCR assays, the dynamic conversion of RT-PCR test results (negative to positive, and positive to negative, respectively) was also analyzed as compared with serial chest CT scans.
The results showed that 601 patients (59%) had positive RT-PCR results, and 888 (88%) had positive chest CT scans. The sensitivity of chest CT in suggesting COVID-19 was 97%, based on positive RT-PCR results. In patients with negative RT-PCR results, 75% (308 of 413 patients) had positive chest CT findings. Of these, 48% were considered as highly likely cases, with 33% as probable cases. By analysis of serial RT-PCR assays and CT scans, the interval between the initial negative to positive RT-PCR results was 4 to 8 days.
"About 81% of the patients with negative RT-PCR results but positive chest CT scans were re-classified as highly likely or probable cases with COVID-19, by the comprehensive analysis of clinical symptoms, typical CT manifestations and dynamic CT follow-ups," the authors wrote.
Find all the latest Radiology and Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging COVID-19 research at Special Focus: COVID-19.
"Correlation of Chest CT and RT-PCR Testing in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China: A Report of 1014 Cases," Tao Ai, M.D., Ph.D., Zhenlu Yang, M.D., Ph.D., Hongyan Hou, M.D., Chenao Zhan, M.D., Chong Chen, M.D., Wenzhi Lv, Qian Tao, Ph.D., Ziyong Sun, M.D., Liming Xia, M.D., Ph.D.
Radiology is edited by David A. Bluemke, M.D., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wis., and owned and published by the Radiological Society of North America, Inc. (https://pubs.rsna.org/journal/radiology)
RSNA is an association of radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists and related scientists promoting excellence in patient care and health care delivery through education, research and technologic innovation. The Society is based in Oak Brook, Ill. (RSNA.org)
For patient-friendly information on chest CT, visit RadiologyInfo.org.

Early diagnosis of COVID-19 is crucial for disease treatment and control. Compared to RT-PCR, chest CT imaging may be a more reliable, practical and rapid method to diagnose and assess COVID-19, especially in the epidemic area.




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Recent data released by Power to Decide today estimates more than 2.6 million California women of reproductive age (13-44) in need of publicly funded contraception live in counties losing federal funding for the Title X Family Planning Program.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Data released by Power to Decide today estimates more than 2.6 million California women of reproductive age (13-44) in need of publicly funded contraception live in counties losing federal funding for the Title X Family Planning Program as a result of the implementation of the "domestic gag rule."
The domestic gag rule requires health providers receiving Title X funds to withhold information from patients about abortion services and care. In addition, health centers will soon be required to cease providing abortion care with non-Title X funds at sites that offer Title X supported services, such as contraceptive care, breast and cervical cancer screening and STI testing. The new rule requires that abortion services, no matter how they are funded, must be performed at a separate physically site, which will be impossible for many health centers. Through the domestic gag rule, the Trump administration has undermined the ability of Title X health centers to provide quality care.
"The implementation of the domestic gag rule could impact more than 2.6 million women in need in California," said Ginny Ehrlich, CEO, Power to Decide. "Sixty-two percent of California counties have lost some or all of their Title X resources as a result of the domestic gag rule, impacting 134 clinics around the state. Women in California deserve to get vital preventative health care services, including contraceptive care and that has been undermined by the Trump administration."
Today, more than 19 million U.S. women of low income live in contraceptive deserts— counties in which there is not reasonable access to a health center offering the full range of contraceptive methods.
In this challenging landscape, states like California are taking steps to partially alleviate the impact of damaging federal policies and to proactively expand access to contraception in various ways. For example, California laws permit pharmacists to prescribe some forms of birth control, require insurance to cover an extended supply of prescription contraceptives and protect contraceptive coverage. In addition, California has expanded Medicaid access to childless adults, and Medicaid reimbursement is allowed for postpartum long-acting reversible contraception. More information about these policies can be found here.
Power to Decide is a private, non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to ensure all people—no matter who they are, where they live or what their economic status might be—have the power to decide if, when and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child. Please visit us at http://www.PowerToDecide.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

"Sixty-two percent of California counties have lost some or all of their Title X resources as a result of the domestic gag rule, impacting 134 clinics around the state," said Ginny Ehrlich, CEO, Power to Decide.



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More Than 400,000 Women In Virginia Live In Contraceptive Deserts

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Research from Power to Decide shows that 407,310 women in Virginia who are already struggling to make ends meet live in contraceptive deserts, counties in which there is not reasonable access to a health center offering the full range of contraceptive methods. Currently, across the country more than 19 million U.S. women in need live in contraceptive deserts.
"More than 400,000 women in need in Virginia are faced with undue barriers to accessing the contraception they need and deserve. These women, who are living in contraceptive deserts, are faced with having to endure extra costs for transportation, child care, and taking unpaid time off from work – a luxury that most cannot afford," said Ginny Ehrlich, CEO, Power to Decide. "However, Virginia has alleviated some of these barriers through policiessuch as Medicaid expansion for childless adults."
Specifically, Virginia has expanded Medicaid to childless adults, and by extension, given them contraceptive coverage. In addition, Virginia requires insurance coverage for an extended supply of prescription contraception and allows Medicaid reimbursement for postpartum long-acting reversible contraception. More information about these policies can be found here.
"Virginia has made great strides, but even more could be done," said Ehrlich. "By enacting state policies that allow pharmacists to prescribe contraception and protect contraceptive coverage for the full range of methods, more women in Virginia could have more ready access to some methods of contraception."
Power to Decide is a private, non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to ensure all people—no matter who they are, where they live or what their economic status might be—have the power to decide if, when and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child. Please visit us at http://www.PowerToDecide.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

"These women, who are living in contraceptive deserts, are faced with having to endure extra costs for transportation, child care, and taking unpaid time off from work – a luxury that most cannot afford," said Ginny Ehrlich, CEO, Power to Decide.



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Women In South Carolina Living In Contraceptive Deserts

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Recent data from Power to Decide, show 310,100 women with low income in South Carolina live in contraceptive deserts, counties in which there is not reasonable access to a health center offering the full range of contraceptive methods. Currently, across the country more than 19 million U.S. women of low income live in contraceptive deserts.
"More than 300,000 women in South Carolina face real barriers in accessing contraception they need and deserve in order to decide if, when and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child," said Ginny Ehrlich, CEO, Power to Decide. "These women who are already struggling to make ends meet must cover costs associated with transportation, child care and unpaid time off from work just to access basic health care. What's more, women in South Carolina are also less likely to have health coverage, which limits their ability to get the birth control method that is right for them."
In South Carolina 15.8% women of reproductive age (13-44) are uninsured, significantly higher than the national average of 11.7% .
"States like South Carolina can help women in need through policies that protect and expand access to contraception," said Ehrlich.
Expanding Medicaid to childless adults would help decrease the percentage of uninsured women, and by extension, give them contraceptive coverage. In addition, allowing pharmacists to prescribe contraception, and requiring insurance to cover an extended supply of prescription contraceptives can make it easier to access some contraceptive methods. South Carolina can also guard against additional barriers to access by enacting policies that protect insurance coverage of the full range of contraceptive methods. More information about these policies can be found here.
Power to Decide is a private, non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to ensure all people—no matter who they are, where they live or what their economic status might be—have the power to decide if, when and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child. Please visit us at http://www.PowerToDecide.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

"More than 300,000 women in South Carolina face real barriers in accessing contraception they need and deserve in order to decide if, when and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child," said Ginny Ehrlich, CEO, Power to Decide.



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Positioned as a leader and cited for differentiating with VR courses empowerment.

SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Inspired eLearning today announced it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester in The Forrester Wave: Security Awareness and Training Solutions, Q1 2020 evaluation. The firm's analysis of the growing security awareness and training market looks at solutions that focus on behavior and culture change, global support and localization, and positive, hopeful content. This comes as traditional training becomes less effective, making personal cybersecurity security even more critical for security and risk management leaders.
"It's an incredible honor to be recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave evaluation, Security Awareness and Training Solutions," said Kyle Metcalf, Inspired eLearning CEO. "Our mission is to help our customers create a culture that puts security first, and that starts with having each learner understand and recognize the types of threats that exist today. We believe the inclusion of our company as a Leader in this evaluation further illustrates how our highly effective solutions can enable our customers to create and maintain that culture."
Forrester evaluated 12 security awareness and training (SA&T) providers against 23 criteria. Within the current offering category, evaluated criteria included key differentiators, learner content, data reporting and segmentation, solution integrations, onboarding and time to learn, gamification and VR, and business, security culture, and technical value. Strategy and market presence were also evaluated.
The report states that Inspired eLearning's solution uses "learning studies as a base to ensure that all information it shares will stick with the learner." Customer references "emphasized the platform's ease of use and course management as top qualities..."
Inspired eLearning received the highest score possible in the VR and Gamification criterion. These tools are readily available right out of the box with Inspired eLearning's flagship product suite – Security First Solutions – a multilingual, packaged security solution powered by automation capabilities to deliver assessments, training, and phishing simulations through integrated learning paths.
Part of the Security First Solutions platform includes Inspired eLearning's PhishProof solution, the industry's only anti-phishing simulation tool capable of training employees to recognize the full spectrum of phishing attempts, all from one platform: 

Phishing (email)

Vishing (voice/phone)

SMiShing (SMS text)

USB baiting

As the most awarded security awareness training provider of 2018 and 2019 we are confident that Security First Solutions will be an effective form of security awareness training and provide your organization with measurable change when it comes to cybersecurity best practices.
Inspired eLearning delivers powerful enterprise-level security awareness education to organizations of all shapes and sizes. Their award-winning courses combine high-quality content and simulations that delight employees and provide organizations with the educational reinforcement tools they need to adopt practicable cybersecurity habits. Inspired eLearning's courses and videos are produced by an in-house team of highly experienced instructional designers and multimedia developers who use the latest methodologies in adult learning theory to create compelling content, making Inspired eLearning's security awareness platform the most effective in the industry.
For a list of all awards Inspired eLearning has won over the years, visit https://www.inspiredelearning.com/awards
To read the full report, download your complimentary copy of the Q1 2020 Forrester Wave evaluation, Security Awareness and Training Solutions here.

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Using a minimally-invasive, robotic device, neurosurgeons were able to place electrodes deep within a patient's brain and determine where epileptic seizures were originating from. Once that area was identified, brain tissue that had likely been causing seizures for more than half the young woman's life was altered or removed.

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The epilepsy team at Memorial Neuroscience Institute successfully completed its first use of a minimally-invasive, robotic device that helps pinpoint the origin of epileptic seizures on a patient.
The device, now in full use at Memorial Regional Hospital, is called a Robotized Surgical Assistant, or ROSA. With assistance from the robot, neurosurgeons only need to make small, precise incisions in the scalp and skull to place electrodes deep in the brain and investigate where seizures are triggered.
The robot also improves accuracy, safety and can significantly reduce total surgery time, said Tarek Zakaria, MD, Medical Director for the Adult Neurology Program and Epilepsy Program.
By using the new technology, more data will be available to the epilepsy team to offer patients more advanced treatment options and help them to achieve their dreams to be seizure free, Zakaria said.
"We are committed in adopting technology that is at the forefront of surgical treatments for epilepsy," Zakaria said. "The use of the robot will help the Memorial Neuroscience Institute to provide the cutting edge care to our patients."
When medication is not enough to control seizures, neurosurgeons like Christopher DeMassi, MD and Daxa Patel, MD may take a surgical approach. That includes altering or removing brain tissue at the location where a patient's seizures begin. However, they can only do so if they can first zero in exactly where that origin is. This is where Rosa can assist.
Recently, they performed the two-part procedure on a 24-year-old female patient, who began having epileptic seizures at age eight and had exhausted all available medications.
The procedure, called robot-assisted stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG), was performed as part of the services offered by the Memorial Neuroscience Institute Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.
"Our goal is to always bring in the latest innovative technologies to achieve the best possible outcome for our patients," DeMassi said. "This is just the latest advancement available to the South Florida community and keeps us at the front of epilepsy care."
Surgeons used ROSA and a 3-D reconstruction of the patient's brain to guide them where to surgically implant electrodes without having to remove sections of her skull. DeMassi and Patel then used the robot's arm to make two- or three-millimeter holes in the scalp through which the electrode wires were passed.
With the electrodes in place, Zakaria and his team were later able to see part of the patient's brain "light up" on a computer monitor as a seizure began, essentially flagging the point of origin.
"Memorial Neuroscience Institute is proud to offer the most technologically advanced and comprehensive services for our patients and the community," said Haroula Protopapadakis Nordem, FACHE, Associate Administrator at Memorial Regional Hospital.
"The addition of the ROSA to our program will allow our surgeons to deliver more precise results in a less invasive manner and allow our physicians to treat patients who otherwise might not have had a feasible treatment option," she said.
Memorial's epilepsy center is accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a Level 4 program, a designation for programs offering the highest level of comprehensive and specialized care.
Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Fla., is one of the largest hospitals in Florida and is a facility of Memorial Healthcare System, one of the largest healthcare systems in Florida. Its wide scope of medical services and programs includes Memorial Cancer Institute, Breast Cancer Center, Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Neuroscience Center, Comprehensive Weight-Loss Surgery Program, Family Birthplace, Center for Behavioral Health, Sickle Cell Day Hospital, Women's Services, Fitness and Rehabilitation Center, and a level I Trauma Center. For more information, visit memorialregional.com.

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Diagnostic Imaging Northwest has aligned with Strategic Radiology's coalition of independent private radiology practices, bringing the current number of practices to 27 and bolstering the organization's presence in the Northwest. The group includes 12 subspecialty-trained radiologists.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Diagnostic Imaging Northwest (DINW) has aligned with Strategic Radiology's coalition of independent private radiology practices, bringing the current number of members to 27 and bolstering the organization's presence in the Northwest. The group includes 12 subspecialty-trained radiologists.
"We are pleased to be welcoming Diagnostic Imaging Northwest into the Strategic Radiology coalition of independent practices," said Arl Van Moore Jr, MD, FACR, CEO and chair, Strategic Radiology. "The practice brings a combination of excellent, quality-minded radiologists, a demonstrated willingness to collaborate, and a commitment to Strategic Radiology's core values."
DINW was founded nearly 100 years ago and during the past century has built a strong relationship with Legacy Health's Good Samaritan Hospital, a leading subspecialty hospital In Portland with an oncology center operated in partnership with Oregon Health & Science University. It also provides subspecialty coverage for Skyline Hospital, in White Salmon, Washington.
The practice's radiologists serve as department medical directors at both hospital sites and provide diagnostic mammography and breast biopsy for a new breast center operated by Women's Health Associates, a 100-physician group of primarily OB-GYN physicians.
"Our philosophy of practice is to be an active and valued participant in our communities and the institutions where we provide care," said Phillip D. Baker, MD, PhD, president, DINW. "We think that membership in Strategic Radiology and the SR–Patient Safety Organization will help us continue to put the patient and referring physician first."
DINW is a partner in Legacy Health Partners, an accountable care organization with more than 2,500 physician members. The practice has been an integral member of the Portland health care provider community since the 1920s, introducing Oregon's first CT scanner and first dedicated breast imaging center, both at Legacy Good Samaritan.
About Strategic Radiology 
Strategic Radiology is a coalition of independent, private radiology practices, representing more than 1,100 radiologists. The coalition's goal is to achieve higher quality patient care and more cost-efficient delivery of medical imaging through an integrated approach of shared data and best practices, interchanging clinical expertise, and consolidating certain practice expenses. It operates the nation's only radiology-focused Patient Safety Organization listed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. http://www.strategicradiology.org.
SR Members: 

Asheville Radiology Associates; Asheville, NC

Casper Medical Imaging and Outpatient Radiology; Casper, WY

Central Illinois Radiological Associates; Peoria, IL

Diagnostic Imaging Northwest; Portland, OR

Gaston Radiology; Gastonia, NC

The Hill Medical Corporation; Pasadena, CA

Huron Valley Radiology; Ann Arbor, MI

Inland Imaging; Spokane, WA

Mecklenburg Radiology Associates; Charlotte, NC

Medical Center Radiology Group; Orlando, FL

Minneapolis Radiology Associates; Minneapolis, MN

Modesto Radiological Medical Group (MRMG); Modesto, CA

Mountain Medical Physician Specialists; Salt Lake City, UT

Naugatuck Valley Radiological Associates; Waterbury, CT

Northwest Radiology; Indianapolis, IN

Quantum Radiology; Atlanta, GA

Radiologic Medical Services; Iowa City, IA

Radiology Associates; Jeffersonville, IN

Radiology Associates of Macon; Macon, GA

Radiology Associates of North Texas; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Radiology Associates of Tallahassee; Tallahassee, FL

Rome Radiology Group; Rome, GA

Southeast Radiology, Ltd.; Glen Mills, PA

Tower Imaging Medical Group; Santa Monica, CA

United Imaging Consultants; Mission, KS

University Radiology; East Brunswick, NJ

X-Ray Consultants; South Bend, IN

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Angadi to guide key programming and initiatives related to the link between diet, exercise, cardiovascular disease and cancer.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The Grain Foods Foundation is excited to announce the addition of Siddhartha Angadi, PhD, FACSM, to its Scientific Advisory Board, effective February 1, 2020. A fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, Dr. Angadi is currently an Assistant Professor at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University.
A cardiovascular exercise physiologist by training, Dr. Angadi's research focuses on the complex interactions between exercise and physical activity, diet, and drugs in both healthy individuals and those with serious illnesses such as congestive heart failure, breast cancer, and end-stage renal disease.
"Given the rising prevalence of and deaths resulting from the illnesses that Dr. Angadi studies, this is the perfect time to add his expertise to the Foundation," said Christine Cochran, executive director for the Grain Foods Foundation. "His research is impressive in both volume and breadth, and we look forward to raising the visibility of the evidence-based dietary recommendations that result from it among the nutrition community and the public."
Dr. Angadi cites his most recent research – one Nutrients study that investigates the effects of glycemic index and dietary fiber on cardiovascular disease risk in adults, and another that examines the role of dietary fiber consumption on cardiovascular health in pediatric populations – as evidence that he clearly shares this ambition.
"I'm elated to join the Scientific Advisory Board," Angadi said. "There's a tremendous amount of misinformation out there when it comes to the role of diet in human health and disease, from one fad diet claiming that dietary fiber isn't essential to another claiming that we'd all be better off without gluten. So I'm thrilled to partner with the Grain Foods Foundation and have the opportunity to help separate fact from fiction."
Dr. Angadi joins the current members of the Scientific Advisory Board: 

Glenn Gaesser, PhD (Chairman), Professor of Exercise Science and Health Promotion and Director of the Healthy Lifestyles Research Center at Arizona State University;

Dyan Hes, MD, owner and medical director of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City;

Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, DBA, MS, RD, LDN, founder of Hispanic Food Communications;

Richard D. Mattes, MPH, PhD, RD, Distinguished Professor of Nutrition Science at Purdue University;

Julie Miller Jones, PhD, LN, CNS, Professor Emeritus at St. Catherine University;

Bruce Young, MD, Silverman Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University School of Medicine;

Angela Ginn-Meadow, RD, LDN, CDE, Senior Education Coordinator at the University of Maryland's Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology;

Pamela Cureton, RD, LDN, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at the University of Maryland School of Medicine;

Hannah Holscher, PhD, RD, Assistant Professor of Nutrition in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois.

About Grain Foods Foundation 
Formed in 2004, Grain Foods Foundation (GFF) is a group of thought leaders and advocates for ALL grain foods and believes everybody needs grain food to enjoy a happy and healthy life. Committed to nutrition education programming that is firmly rooted in science, GFF is a strong advocate for our members, and a resource for consumers and the media who want to learn more about the role of grains in a well-balanced eating pattern. GFF offers research-based information and resources to members, partners, influencers, policymakers and consumers through a comprehensive communications campaign, conferences, webinars, research tools, social media and more. GFF is committed to bringing fact-based information and common sense to the consumer. For more information, visit grainfoodsfoundation.org.

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Siddhartha Angadi, PhD, FACSM

This is the perfect time to add Dr. Angadi's expertise to the Foundation. We look forward to raising the visibility of the evidence-based dietary recommendations that result from his research among the nutrition community and the public



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With more than 30% of SGF's patients from Virginia, the added convenience of a Fairfax, VA, procedure center and laboratory has eliminated the need for patients to travel to its headquarters in Rockville, MD, for IVF procedures.

FAIRFAX, VA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
SGF is the largest fertility center in Virginia, and has been serving Northern Virginia with highly specialized and personalized fertility care for over two decades. With seven locations in Northern Virginia, the addition of our newest physician, Nicole Doyle, M.D., brings our state total to 13 reproductive endocrinologists and 1 reproductive urologist. SGF Fairfax's lab director recently shared just a few of the ways their lab is helping more people conceive.
SGF's embryologists have always undergone a rigorous and comprehensive training program, and at SGF's IVF Center in Fairfax, that's no exception. The SGF program takes 4 to 5 years to complete and requires trainees to progress through a robust series of mentorships, on-the-job training, and scaffolded exposure to different procedures. "Our embryologists learn procedures in isolation, and practice them over and over and over again, often taking months to master each one before receiving the necessary clearance to perform the procedure unassisted," shared Jim Graham, MS, Laboratories Director.
SGF, a national network of IVF centers, completed over 15,000 IVF cycles in 2017, according to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology's (SART) latest preliminary data available.
The SGF Fairfax IVF Center is home to the ninth lab operated by SGF, joining the largest freestanding IVF laboratory in the United States in Rockville, Maryland as well as Towson, MD; Chesterbrook, PA; Manhattan, NY; Richmond, VA; Atlanta, GA; Tampa, FL; and Santiago, Chile.
The Fairfax office laboratory is accredited by the Joint Commission and operates under the leadership of nationally and internationally known Jim Graham, laboratories director and Michael J. Tucker, BSc, Ph.D., FIBiol, HCLD, director of Shady Grove Fertility's IVF and embryology laboratories.
"While our Fairfax lab is no different in following our already stringent training requirements, having increased space allows us to do even more training. Now, we have double the amount of equipment with which we can train new embryologists more effectively, and we can offer more frequent exposure to a variety of procedures," added Graham.
SGF is known for cultivating a culture of continuous innovation. "We have always been dedicated to advancing our technical capacity and knowledge within the area of reproductive science. We don't wait for others in our field to figure out the latest techniques; we actively engage in research ourselves," shared Eric Levens, M.D., board certified reproductive endocrinologist and Medical Director of the Fairfax lab.
Within the Fairfax lab, SGF continually investigates new IVF techniques. "If I had to summarize how determined we are to improving embryo cultures, I've always said, even if our efforts result in one more pregnancy out of 1,000, our time was well spent, as we know that one more pregnancy means another family goes home happy as a result of our combined efforts," added Graham.
Like all SGF labs, the Fairfax IVF Center follows a system of both active and passive patient identification whereby team embryologists verify identities and maintain a one-patient-per-hood rule. This robust chain of custody procedure, which remains the gold-standard in reproductive medicine, has made it possible for SGF to increase its lab capacity and size without compromising the quality of patient care.
Another not so well known advantage that SGF's labs offer is isolated incubator spaces for embryos. "The longer we can leave embryos undisturbed to develop, the more likely they are to become high-quality, viable embryos," added Graham. "Thanks to a substantially increased number of isolated incubator spaces in the Fairfax lab, we can better leave cultures undisturbed."
The use of isolated chambers at SGF represents a major improvement in the IVF process. In many other labs around the nation, spaces are shared by multiple patients—meaning the environment for one patient's developing embryos would impact another each time an embryologist needs to access the embryos of another patient using the same space.
"Because we can keep embryos in a more controlled, consistent environment, we can ensure optimal pregnancy rates for our patients," Graham adds.
Assisted reproductive technology continues to develop daily. Each year, new advancements in techniques, new tools to enhance success, and new procedures and protocols become available. "SGF continues to not only develop our services, but also our science so that we can continue to deliver on our promise and provide patients the best possible support," adds Levens.
The SGF Fairfax IVF Center offers patients access to highly specialized, comprehensive fertility care, including fertility and ovarian reserve testing and diagnosis; semen analysis; hysterosalpingogram (HSG); low-tech fertility options; in vitro fertilization (IVF); donor egg, sperm, and embryo; genetic screening and testing; gestational carrier; egg freezing; fertility preservation for patients with cancer; and LGBTQ family building. To schedule an appointment with an SGF physician, please call the SGF New Patient Center at 1-888-761-1967 or submit this brief online form.
About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) 
SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 38 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment guarantees. More physicians refer their patients to SGF than any other center. Call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com. 

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SGF, a national network of IVF centers, completed over 15,000 IVF cycles in 2017, according to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology's (SART) latest preliminary data available



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Meet the eco-conscious Australian-based brand that's giving your medicine cabinet a makeover.

SAN MARCOS, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Nutricare's PATCH bamboo bandages are returning to Natural Products Expo West March 3-7 at Booth H213, where they'll be showcasing their pioneering line of compostable bamboo bandages while competing for one of the most coveted NEXTY awards.
"Last year was our first time at Expo West, and we were blown away by the support and interest in green healthcare alternatives," said PATCH CEO James Dutton.
"That interest has helped fuel our expansion into over 3,200 CVS locations as well as secure shelf placement at Albertsons-Safeway stores nationwide, increase our online presence with Amazon and Grove Collaborative and open the door for additional natural living and national chain retailers to come in 2020." "We are also excited to have recently expanded our reach into North America with availability throughout Canada. We truly feel that the future is bright and full of possibility for eco-conscious consumer brands like PATCH," added Dutton.
In 2019, PATCH brought home the NEXTY Award for Best Natural Living Product, and is now up for the Consumer Choice Award in the Personal Care or Natural Living category.
Parents and kids alike love PATCH for their hypoallergenic and easy to remove adhesive, commitment to sustainability, and use of naturally healing ingredients like coconut oil and aloe vera instead of additional ointments.
PATCH Highlights:
Made from organic bamboo fiber 
Free of plastics, latex, and silicon 
Safe for sensitive skin 
Easy to remove and pain-free 
Dad-invented for kids who don't like to use ointments
100% compostable - breaks down into soil in a matter of weeks 
Vegan-friendly and cruelty free 
Available in four lines, each imbued with naturally healing ingredients: 
PATCH Natural -- For use on cuts and scratches 
PATCH Coconut Oil Kids -- For use on abrasions and grazes 
PATCH Aloe Vera -- For use on burns and blisters 
PATCH Activated Charcoal -- For use on bites and splinters
Find your favorite line by stopping by Booth H213 in the Hot Products area between March 3-7 at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California.
PATCH can be found at CVS and Albertsons-Safeway locations nationwide as well as numerous natural living and specialty retailers. PATCH is also available online at Amazon, Grove Collaborative and patchstrips.com.
For more information or media inquiries, contact Leah Cybulski - Leah@teamchicexecs.com
About PATCH: 
PATCH is the first product to come out of the environmentally-conscious Australian-based brand Nutricare. Their dedication to creating natural solutions to common health care items is empowering consumers to make healthier choices for their families and the world. Nutricare has been a certified B Corporation since 2018 and was named '2019 Best for The World' certified B Corporation in September 2019. For more information, visit patchstrips.com or nutricare.co.

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New partnerships significantly increase the reach of The Wellness Moonshot: A World Free of Preventable Disease

MIAMI (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to empower wellness worldwide by educating the public and private sectors about preventative health and wellness, today announced strategic partnerships in China, India and Israel. The new international alliances were formed to spread the word about The Wellness Moonshot: A World Free of Preventable Disease in more countries in 2020.
The GWI's international partners for The Wellness Moonshot include China's Tianren Culture, a next-generation social platform that supports social enterprises; India's Smart Group, which was responsible for introducing mobile phones and electric cars to the country and sees wellness and prevention as central to India's successful future; and Israel's Welltech1, an innovation hub and micro-fund investing in wellness start-ups with a focus on making people healthier and happier.
"Lifestyle-related disease and the skyrocketing cost of healthcare have created a global crisis—roughly 70 percent of all deaths each year are a result of preventable diseases, while the global cost of preventable chronic disease is anticipated to reach $47 trillion by 2030," said the GWI's Chief Creative Officer and Executive Director Nancy Davis. "This is a crisis that the wellness industry is uniquely suited to positively impact, and it's with immense pleasure and pride that we introduce our new international partners in the mission to fight preventable disease."
As an umbrella organization that brings together often siloed forces and sectors all working to build a healthier world, the GWI is committed to bringing the issue of preventable disease to the forefront of its research and education efforts. The Wellness Moonshot: A World Free of Preventable Disease was launched in 2017 at the Global Wellness Summit; in 2019, the organization announced a partnership with Prevention magazine to help spread the word in the United States.
"As a result of economic development, the health and wellness issues we face globally have fundamentally changed. In China, for example, the top five leading causes of death are now exactly the same as they are in the US, many driven by lifestyle choices such as diet and smoking," said Victor Koo, co-founder, Tianren Culture. "The mission of The Wellness Moonshot is in line with Tianren Culture's vision of 'One Health, One Wellness' and its quest to positively impact lifestyle choices both for the health of people and our planet. We look forward to sharing the GWI's mission with a Chinese audience."
"It's a privilege to bring the visionary Wellness Moonshot initiative to Israel," said Amir Alroy, co-founder of Welltech1. "Chronic disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the world, including in Israel. It will be an honor to educate and share the valuable content created by the GWI. At Welltech1, we are committed to investing in and accelerating start-ups that make people healthier and happier—the Moonshot fits our goals perfectly."
"Wellness to me is having a pain-free body and a stress-free mind. In this era of redefined and rebranded aging, I live by the motto of living happy, healthy and wealthy beyond 100 years. Our generation is aging radically different than our predecessors, we are no longer bound by societal norms, and we continue to live our lives as we like," said Dr. Modi, chairman, Smart Group. "I firmly believe that preventive health and holistic healing holds the key to living this "positively cool" life. With the continuous innovations in health and wellness, I'm very excited to be a part of the moonshot movement in India and look forward to seeing the changes we can bring together."
About the Global Wellness Institute: The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the leading research and educational resource for the global wellness economy. Through its five pillars—research, industry initiatives, roundtable discussions, Wellness Evidence and The Wellness Moonshot: A World Free of Preventable Disease—the GWI informs and connects key global stakeholders who impact the health and wellness of our planet and its citizens. The GWI's mission is to empower wellness worldwide. 

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Lifestyle-related disease and the skyrocketing cost of healthcare have created a global crisis—roughly 70 percent of all deaths each year are a result of preventable diseases, while the global cost of preventable chronic disease is anticipated to reach $47 trillion by 2030.



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The companies are offering Cas-CLOVER in distinct fields of use: Demeetra is operating in the pharmaceutical/industrial bioprocessing space as well as agricultural biotechnology, while Hera is focused on products tools and services for research and drug discovery

LEXINGTON, KY. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Announcement Key Points:
Hera and Demeetra stem from the gene editing platforms company Transposagen (now a Hera BioLabs company) which is best known for its commercialization of the piggyBac transposase
Cas-CLOVER differs from single-guided CRISPR and dual-guided CRISPR nickase systems as it is truly dimeric and demonstrates high fidelity with no detectable off-targets while maintaining robust editing efficiency
Issued patents cover these technologies enabling clear freedom-to-operate
Evaluation opportunities and services for Cas-CLOVER which can convert into full research and commercial licenses with very accessible terms are available
Demeetra is operating in the pharmaceutical/industrial bioprocessing space as well as agricultural biotechnology, while Hera is focused on products tools and services for research and drug discovery
Targeted nuclease gene editing is a powerful tool for accelerating and improving opportunities for successful drug and cell therapy development from target identification and candidate selection through the production of GMP biologics. And has been used successfully to engineer T-cell therapies. Technologies such as ZFNs, CRISPR/Cas9 and now Cas-CLOVER bind to the target DNA and generate insertions and deletions ("indels") resulting in "knockout" mutations or targeted "knock-ins" when supplied with the appropriate guide RNA(s) and donor vector.
CRISPR/Cas9 was a breakthrough for gene editing since it offers a simple and cost-effective method for high efficiency modification of the desired target locus. CRISPR does have a known trade-off as the technology demonstrates high degrees of off target mutagenesis, modifying the genome at undesired locations, in addition to the gene of interest. Off-target mutagenesis also occurs with the dual guided CRISPR nickase system which has been characterized as not truly dimeric (1, 2). Furthermore, licensing restrictions or lack of clear commercial freedom to operate have limited CRISPR/Cas9 use commercially.
Unlike CRISPR/Cas9, which is a monomeric nuclease targeted by a single guide RNA, Cas-CLOVER is a dimeric nuclease system targeted by 2 guide RNAs and has no detectable off-target mutations (3).
The Cas-CLOVER dimeric system uses two guide RNAs targeting "half-site" sequences. The two half-sites are separated by a spacer region where genomic DNA is cleaved with the proprietary dimeric Clo51 nuclease. The stringency of the dimeric Clo51 nuclease gives it the specificity that has shown no off-target activity after millions of next generation sequencing (NGS) reads in human T-cells. Guide RNA design for any gene of interest is flexible, as the spacer region between the guides is ideally between 16-30 bases (4).
"High fidelity editing is extremely important to us and our partners as off-targets can effect important characteristics such as growth rate and cloning efficiency in bioprocessing systems" said Jack Crawford CEO of Demeetra. Demeetra and Hera recently collaborated to validate Cas-CLOVER in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell lines for bioprocessing. "Cas-CLOVER is a perfect fit for us as we move into crop trait engineering where we want to minimize off-target risks and reduce timelines due to backcrossing which is required with traditional chemical mutagenesis" he added.
Hera's SRG OncoRat is another example of nuclease applications. The Sprague Dawley strain was engineered to contain a knockout in both the Rag2 and IL2rg genes resulting in a fully immunodeficient rat. Dozens of human tumor models have been validated in the OncoRat, including a prostate cancer model recently published in a top tier drug development journal (5).
"Cell and gene therapy research may especially benefit from Cas-CLOVER where off-target mutagenesis is unacceptable" added Mike Schlosser the CEO of Hera. Both proliferating and resting human T-cells have been successfully targeted by Cas-CLOVER to remove cell surface markers associated with graft versus host disease (GVHD) (4).
About Hera 
Hera Biolabs, Inc., based in Lexington, KY is an innovative preclinical contract services, products and licensing company. Our mission is to use cutting-edge gene-editing technologies to accelerate preclinical research and drug and cell-based therapeutic discovery and development. Hera built the SRG platform, an immunocompromised double knockout Sprague-Dawley rat engineered for T-cell, B-cell, and NK cell deficiency. Our first established commercial model is the SRG OncoRat, a valuable complement or alternative to oncology studies in mice, and well suited for xenograft oncology studies given its excellent tumor take-rates, large tumor mass, and smooth transition from efficacy to safety. Hera sells the SRG OncoRat to researchers and has been conducting oncology/pharmacology studies for clients over the past 5 years. Using immunocompromised husbandry procedures, our experienced staff performs studies in our on-site state-of-the-art vivarium that features dual HEPA-filtered, disposable IVC rodent caging systems. We're also continuing to use our proprietary Cas-CLOVER CRISPR system and piggyBac gene-editing technologies and know-how to expand our robust pipeline of models and services.
About Demeetra 
Demeetra AgBio is "Engineering Traits for Life" by introducing gene editing technologies in the agriculture, industrial, pharmaceutical & animal health industries. We provide licenses for Cas-CLOVER (the clean CRISPR/Cas9 alternative) and piggyBac transposase or partner under joint development agreements for applications in the engineering of crops and agricultural animals, plant-based drug development and enhanced bioprocessing in human & animal health.
References 
1.    Tsai et al. (2014) Dimeric CRISPR RNA-guided FokI nucleases for highly specific genome editing. Nature Biotechnology. 
2.    Lee et al (2015) Site-specific integration in CHO cells mediated by CRISPR/Cas9 and homology-directed DNA repair pathway. Scientific Reports 
3.    Li et al (2018) Cas-CLOVER: A High-Fidelity Genome Editing System for Safe and Efficient Modification of Cells for Immunotherapy. Precision CRISPR Congress Poster. 
4.    Wang et al. (2017) Genome Editing of Therapeutic CAR-T Cells Using A Novel Clo51-dCas9 (NextGEN) CRISPR System. American Society for Cell & Gene Therapy Poster. 
5.    Ponnusamy (2019) Orally -Bioavailable Androgen Receptor Degrader, Potential Next-Generation Therapeutic for Enzalutamide-Resistant Prostate Cancer. Clinical Cancer Research.



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Tessera Naturals, seller of premium quality broad spectrum CBD products, has launched a new affiliate partner program. Through an affiliate partnership, current customers, content creators, wellness bloggers, influencers and anyone with a following can become a Tessera Naturals affiliate and immediately begin earning double digit commissions for referring friends, family and followers.
Since launching in early 2019, Tessera Naturals has already reached thousands of people interested in holistic wellness and whole plant supplements. Olga Cohen, Co-founder of Tessera Naturals says "It's more than just providing the highest quality CBD products possible. Educating others and promoting a healthy lifestyle is our mission and also a community effort, so we wanted to create a profitable partnership with the people who are already experiencing the amazing benefits that CBD can provide."
The Tessera Naturals affiliate program offers members an aggressive 25% commission on all sales generated through their unique affiliate link. Members will have access to an individual affiliate dashboard that tracks all referrals and commissions on sales generated. The more referrals that make a purchase through their link, the more commission they earn with truly unlimited potential. As an added incentive, affiliates can also have their own discount coupon code that they can share with their followers to encourage more sales.
About CBD
CBD or "Cannabidiol" (pronounced Cana-bih-DIE-all) is one of 100+ natural compounds found in the cannabis plant called "cannabinoids", and have been used for their medicinal qualities for ages. While THC is the most famous cannabinoid for its ability to get you high, CBD is a rising star for its ability to holistically treat symptoms associated with many health conditions, without any intoxicating effects. CBD derived from hemp has been deemed federally legal by the 2018 Farm Bill, as long as it contains less than .3% THC.
About Tessera Naturals
Tessera Naturals is a family owned and operated company based in Austin, Texas and offers premium quality hemp-based broad spectrum CBD products with 0% THC. All products are made from organically grown USA hemp and are 3rd party tested for potency and safety.
Tessera Naturals is passionate about educating the community on health and wellness and is committed to giving back by supporting various non-profit organizations. It also offers senior citizen and military discounts. All Tessera Naturals products can be purchased online with a 100% money-back guarantee and free shipping.


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Cleaning tips by Cleaningsure - how to kill germs at home and the best way to clean after illness.

LONDON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Household germs cause serious health problems, especially in cold weather when people stay indoors most of the time. Viruses tend to spread in closed spaces where people are in close contact, making regular cleaning and good hygiene especially important. Here are some tips to beat household germs, prevent the spread of viruses, and stay healthy during the winter months.
Focus on Areas Where Germs Hide
Germs not only spread from one person to another but by touching contaminated surfaces. Some areas around the house contain more germs and require extra care, especially areas with high traffic and those that get touched more often. Some of the places where bacteria hide are the computer keyboard, kitchen sink, cutting board, and washing machine. Other bacterial hotspots to focus on are the kitchen counters, bathroom faucet handles, coffee maker, pet bowl, and toothbrush holders. One study by NSF International found out that cutting boards, countertops, kitchen sinks, and dish rags and sponges have the highest germ count around the house.
Common bacteria found at home are Pseudomonas, E. coli, and Streptococcus Mutans. E. coli is often found on fruits and vegetables such as apples, tomatoes, and lettuce but researchers also found thriving communities on kitchen surfaces such as counters, appliance handles, and faucets. In fact, any surface that people touch with dirty hands may become a bacterial hotspot. If you are panicking already and your kitchen or bathroom is in a dire state, you may want to contact professional cleaners and ask for a deep clean. Otherwise, you can try some tested home cleaning formulas that can effectively eliminate germs of different kinds.
Types of Cleaners to Use
Hot water and soap help eliminate grime and dirt as well as some germs but you can also use disinfectants. First use water and soap to remove dirt and spills and then apply disinfectant. You can either use a multi-purpose disinfectant or make one yourself by mixing ½ cup of bleach into a 1 gallon /4 litres/ of water. Use a spray bottle to spray on contaminated surfaces and leave for about 5 minutes. Then wipe down with a clean cloth and let it air dry.
Some products found in your pantry are also effective in killing germs. White vinegar, for example, can be used to eliminate Shigella, Salmonella, and E. coli according to assistant professor Donna Duberg from the Saint Louis University. Vinegar can also be combined with essential oils such as basil, thyme, and rosemary. Basil, for example, has been found to eliminate Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli. Avoid essential oils if you or any of your family members have allergies or asthma, however, as they are known to aggravate symptoms and trigger asthma attacks.
Other products that can be used to reduce germs include hydrogen peroxide and lemon. Keep in mind that hydrogen peroxide is not effective against staphylococci as they break it down to oxygen and water. Lemon is also less effective than commercial grade cleaners and homemade vinegar solutions.
Cleaning after Flu
If someone had the flu recently, you may want to launder all clothing, blankets, and sheets that have been used or touched. Make sure that you launder on high heat to destroy virus cells. Run laundry through the dryer, including comforters and pillows. Clean floors with a steam mop or if you don't have one, you can use professional cleaning services to clean your carpets and hardwood floors. Use antimicrobial solutions to disinfect all surfaces but make sure that they are approved for use against noroviruses, including Influenza A virus. Some people also use tea tree oil and vinegar but homemade solutions are not as effective in killing norovirus. Again, essential oils must be avoided in homes with allergy and asthma sufferers. The surfaces and areas that you should disinfect include the window parts, lamp switches and lamps, faucets, and door handles, knobs, and fronts.
Other surfaces to clean after flu are recommended by Cleaningsure are: 
*Dishwasher, oven, freezer and fridge handles 
*Buttons and oven knobs 
*Humidifier knobs 
*Radiator valves 
*Thermostats 
*Toys 
*Phones 
*Keyboard 
*Remote control
Make sure that you clean all surfaces which get touched a lot, including the kitchen counters and appliances.Alternatively you can use professional cleaning company as Cleaningsure.
Viruses are known to live the longest on non-porous, hard surfaces such as railings, door knobs, and light switches. These should be disinfected regularly during an illness. Wipe down with a disinfectant and microfiber cloth to kill germs. 
In general, anything that is frequently touched should be cleaned, especially if you have young children. The bathroom requires extra care as bodily fluids are known to transmit the flu virus. If you have several bathrooms in your house, infected family members can use a separate bathroom. And if you feel weak after the flu and are short of time with tasks piling on your list, you may want to contact local cleaners to help you disinfect and clean your house.
What Else to Do
To keep your home safe and healthy, it is important to keep bacteria at bay. Many bacteria are harmless but others can be a health hazard, especially for persons with compromised immune systems. Leading pathologist and microbiologist Philip Tierno recommends changing towels after every three uses even if you are not sick. Towels quickly become hotspots for bacteria, especially if you keep them in the bathroom where air is moist. They also have urinary and saliva secretions, dead skin cells, and fungi. If you notice any odour, this is a sign of bacterial growth. Bed sheets should also be changed frequently or at least once a week. Dust mites and other allergens found on bed sheets cause asthma symptoms and exacerbate allergies. Using water-proof allergy barriers on pillows and mattresses also helps. In fact, a recent study published in Allergy found that 4 to 17 fungi species live on synthetic and feather pillows. Finally, regular hand washing is the key to protecting yourself from viruses, especially before touching your face and eating.




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Midmark worked with Direct Relief to donate medical equipment needed for the Clinica Comunitaria Mameyes (COSSA). Located in the Mameyes community in the town of Utuado, in the central mountainous region of Puerto Rico, the clinic opened in April 2018, after Hurricane Maria left the community and six others in the area completely isolated from any medical service for residents.

DAYTON, OHIO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Midmark Corp., a leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary equipment, technology and services, announced its partnership with Direct Relief on the shipment of medical equipment to Puerto Rico, equipping a health clinic in a remote area devasted by Hurricane Maria on Sept. 20, 2017.
Midmark worked with Direct Relief to donate an exam table, pediatric table, sterilizer, LED procedure lighting, a blood draw chair, physician stool and diagnostic instruments needed for the Clinica Comunitaria Mameyes (COSSA). Located in the Mameyes community in the town of Utuado, in the central mountainous region of Puerto Rico, the clinic opened in April 2018, after Hurricane Maria left the community and six others in the area completely isolated from any medical service for residents.
Founded by Francisco "Tito" Valentin of Mameyes, who recognized the desperate need to open the clinic and the benefits it would bring to his community, the free clinic serves seven rural and remote communities in the towns of Utuado and Jayuya. Valentin turned an abandoned building into the health clinic, which was still undergoing renovations in the fall of 2019; however, physicians and nurses on staff from the community are now treating approximately 125 patients per week. Not only has this clinic benefited these communities by offering health services, but it also has created job opportunities and the chance for many of its residents to work close to home.
"This donation will now allow us to use quality equipment and maximize our resources, perform minor surgical procedures, and obtain accurate measurement and weight of babies to determine if their growth is within normal range," said Valentin, president of COSSAO.
"Having traveled throughout the entire island and seeing many health centers and a few free clinics, Clinica Comunitaria Mameyes stands out because of the effort they've put into this clinic, the humility in which they do it, and the ownership they have created within their people," said Andrew MacCalla, director, international programs and emergency prep and response for Direct Relief. "That's something to feel proud of, especially after what they went through after Hurricane Maria and building a health clinic from the ground up."
Midmark is also partnering with Direct Relief on a shipment of medical equipment for the Bahamas to support a clinic in an area that was devasted by Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Mitch Eiting, global philanthropic and corporate giving manager said, "We are happy to partner with Direct Relief to help support areas where these hurricanes left vast destruction in communities and their healthcare infrastructure. We believe that all patients deserve accessible, quality healthcare and are committed to doing our part to make this happen."
About Midmark
Midmark Corporation is the only clinical environmental design company that enables a better care experience for the medical, dental and animal health markets. With nearly 2,000 teammates worldwide, Midmark focuses on harmonizing clinical space, technology and workflows for caregivers and patients at the point of care. Founded in 1915 and headquartered in the greater Dayton, Ohio, area, Midmark maintains production and administrative offices in Versailles, Ohio, with eight other locations in the United States as well as subsidiaries in India, Italy and the United Kingdom. To learn more about Midmark, visit midmark.com.

"Having traveled throughout the entire island and seeing many health centers and a few free clinics, Clinica Comunitaria Mameyes stands out because of the effort they've put into this clinic, the humility in which they do it, and the ownership they have created within their people," said Andrew MacC".




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Summit Counseling Center's 5th Annual Summit Gala raises over $330,000.

JOHNS CREEK, GA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
On Saturday, February 15th five hundred community leaders and Summit supporters celebrated the joy of generosity, a passion for community, and a commitment to support mental wellness at the Summit Counseling Center's 5th Annual Summit Gala at The Hotel at Avalon.
Fox News anchor Russ Spencer was the honorary emcee for the evening. Mr. Spencer addressed many of the Summit's historical highlights over the past 30 years, recognized Summit's community partners and spoke to the rising need for mental health services in our community.
Festivities of the night included a VIP reception, silent auction, fund-a-need and live auction that raised over $330,000 to support the Summit's cause.
The celebration culminated with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant talking openly about how mental health has touched her life through friends and family members. In true songwriter style, Ms. Grant captivated the audience with her personal stories woven through speech and song, singing several of her award-winning hits and personal favorites.
About the Summit Counseling Center 
Since 1990, The Summit Counseling Center has been a trusted community partner; bringing hope, healing, and restoration to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Through their partnerships with local community organizations, The Summit serves North Atlanta at 33 locations, including 28 local public schools where there is a therapist onsite. To learn more about The Summit Counseling Center, their school counseling services, and how they support communities, visit http://www.summitcounseling.org.

Festivities of the night included a VIP reception, silent auction, fund-a-need and live auction that raised over $330,000 to support the Summit's cause.




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IGBeauty, Toronto's foremost laser hair and skin care clinic announces a number of new ranges of treatments, services and products for both men and women. The clinic, situated in Toronto's Midtown district has, since 2010, been offering some of the most advanced cosmetology and laser treatments available, for both face and body.
Today, the clinic announces the launch of a number of new treatments, services and product lines, including new ranges of cosmeceutical brands from ZO Skin Health, Obagi and others.
ZO Skin Health is a skin care line founded by leading dermatologist, Dr. Zein Obagi. He is famous the world over for his work in fusing science with skin health and is not only a practicing, board-certified dermatologist, award-winning inventor but he is also an industry educator, with several books on his approach to skincare. His ZO Skin Health product line has a philosophy of not only treating troubled skin, but of creating and maintaining healthy skin.
ZO Skin Health products harness pharmaceutical and medical-grade techniques and compounds to create results-driven skincare programs for skins of all ages. The product lines tackle acne, inflammation, aging, sun damage, and rosacea for normal, dry, dehydrated and oily skin types. His range of products aim to ensure that healthy, well-hydrated, evenly-toned, balanced and firm skin can be achieved by everyone.
Obagi was founded over 30 years ago by Dr. Obagi (who since moved on to start ZO Skin Health). The company is one of the global leaders in advanced cosmeceutical products and procedures, having pioneered medical-grade chemical peels, including the famous Blue Peel and Blue Peel Radiance treatments. This legacy of science and innovation has been the result of exhaustive research and development to deliver a wide range of clinical-quality skincare for all ages and to treat all skin conditions. The Obagi product range includes Nu-Derm, a physician-dispensed range to treat acne and pigmentation, Obagi 360 for younger skins, CLENZiderm M.D. for acne, Obagi-C RX, for sun damage and pigmentation, plus a range of retinoids, body care products and sun protection.
IGBeauty is also now proud stockists of advanced skincare ranges by Alyria, a Canadian company, specializing in pre- and post- treatment products, Mesoestetic, who fuse skin health, treatments and nutrition, Canadian company Pro-Derm, who focus on pigmentation and skin texture, and Innoaesthetics, a Spanish company who focus on treating acne and anti-aging.
These new lines signify a continued departure from IGBeauty's primary reputation as leading practitioners of laser hair removal in Toronto. The clinic is renowned for their laser hair removal treatments as a result of their state-of-the-art laser hair removal devices, LightSheer DUET and GentleMax Pro, which are able to treat even dark skin and intimate areas, for permanent, painless hair removal.
However, the clinic also offers a wide range of other treatments, including laser aesthetics, including Photofractional and ResurFX and IPL treatments, to resurface and rejuvenate the skin. IGBeauty also offers laser treatments for rosacea, scar revision, vein treatments, and photofacials. The clinic also offers a wide range of facial treatments, from deeply relaxing organic facials to medical facials, advanced peels and microneedling.
IGBeauty also specializes in non-surgical facelifts, using TriLipo MED and advanced cosmetic injectables including dermal fillers and mesotherapy, plus a wide range of body treatments, including cellulite reduction and body contouring.
If that wasn't all, visitors to IGBeauty can also enjoy waxing, manicures and pedicures, making the clinic the ideal destination for adults of all ages, men and women alike.
These new product lines complement IGBeauty's existing retail and treatment ranges and further bolster the variety of services and treatments available. IGBeauty's specialist skills and highly-trained staff offer a calm and peaceful environment where free consultations and expert advice helps to ensure that the people of Toronto have the best possible range of treatments and services in a convenient, midtown location.
About IGBeauty:
IGBeauty was established in 2010. IGBeauty is a leading Cosmetology and Laser Clinic in Toronto, offering a comprehensive range of highly-effective cosmetic, therapeutic and laser treatments, providing skin solutions for various conditions and aesthetic enhancements.
Our total experience in the skin care, healthcare and wellness industry is over 25 years. Our team includes a Laser Technician, Medical Esthetician, Registered Nurse, Nail Technician, Nail Artist, Makeup Artist and Permanent Makeup Artist.
At IGBeauty, we focus on education and ensure our staff are all fully-licensed and regularly attend courses and training to keep us in line with the newest technology, techniques and products. At IGBeauty, we found the perfect harmony between nature and latest technologies to achieve the most effective results.
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New Tea Selection Expands on Company's Line of Health and Beauty Products

TOKYO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
People all around the world love their tea. In fact, tea is the most consumed hot drink worldwide and the most consumed non-alcoholic beverage overall. Yet when it comes down to it, all teas are not created equal - with Japan long-recognized as the consummate tea lovers' paradise. Now, the Tokyo-based all-natural health and beauty brand, EDOBIO, has introduced its uniquely blended herbal teas that promise to further solidify that reputation and kick it up a notch - with some help from Italy.
Launched in 2018, EDOBIO is already known for its artfully packaged skincare and skin repair products that reflect the beauty regimens of Japanese women that date back to the 1600s. Now, it's blended herbal teas, which are part of the company's Inner Beauty Secrets line, expand upon its commitment to honoring culture and traditions while incorporating modern day biotechnology to each of its products. The teas combine the highest quality Japanese tea leaves with the finest Italian herbs for a variety of unique and delicious blends that benefit both the mind and body.
The selections include EDOBIO Green Tea Slim and EDOBIO Relax Flow, both of which can be served hot or cold and do not contain artificial colors or fragrances or any preservatives. Green Tea Slim contains herbs that have been found to rid the body of excess water and undigested waste while Relax Flow contains herbs that help with stress relief. Both are recommended for daily consumption for long-lasting well-being.
Yet, what truly distinguishes both of the teas is one very special ingredient, the Japanese Blueberry Leaf – which comes from blueberries (Kunisato Number 35) grown in Miyazaki Prefecture. The species is high in proanthocyanidin, which is an elite class of polyphenols. Official studies conducted by Jordi Merino (Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA) and Qi Sun (Diabetes Unit, Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA) between others, reported that polyphenols are proven to offer various health benefits and regular consumption is said to boost digestion, brain health, and protect against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers. The blueberry leaf in the new EDOBIO teas also includes chlorogenic acid, quinic acid, and fiber – all nutrients that have been credited with positively influencing the aging process.
"Our Blended Herbal Tea effectively combines practices of the East and West for a beverage that is one-of-a-kind in taste and healthy ingredients to promote balance during one's busy day and as a way to detox and unwind in the evening," said explained Kenichi Arakawa, CEO. "We chose the assortment of herbs based on their healing properties and flavor in partnership with experienced Italian naturopaths. Then we blended that together with Japanese tea leaves of unsurpassed flavor and quality."
The EDOBIO Blended Herbal Tea collection is available at its stores in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as well as its online marketplace. For more information, go to http://www.edobio.com

Our Blended Herbal Tea effectively combines practices of the East and West for a beverage that is one-of-a-kind in taste and healthy ingredients to promote balance during one's busy day and as a way to detox and unwind in the evening.



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Kureha Corporation announced today that it has made a seed investment in California, US-based Boost Biomes Inc., via its wholly-owned subsidiary Kureha America Inc.
Boost Biomes is an early-stage startup, which develops microbial products. The company has a microbiome discovery platform, a proprietary technology exclusively licensed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Their unique platform technology enables the company to identify interactions among members of a microbiome and quickly screen combinations of different microbes that yield desired effects suitable for use in various fields such as bio-fungicides and food preservatives.
With this investment in Boost Biomes, Kureha will leverage their innovative technology to address social issues and to contribute to human's healthier lifestyles, with the aim of expanding its business portfolio.
Under the mid-term management plan 'Kureha's Challenge 2020', Kureha is actively exploring business opportunities in Japan and globally and accelerating business development with external resources. As a part of this initiative, Boost Biomes represents the first seed-stage investment.
"Kureha is seeking new opportunities for joint development with or investment in early-stage startups with strong strategic fit to us in its value proposition. Through this open innovation activity, we will keep working to generate a number of potential new business seeds. This strategic partnership with Boost Biomes can accelerate creating innovative products," said Naomitsu Nishihata, President of Kureha America.
Boost Biomes' CEO, Jamie Bacher, said, "This investment from Kureha emphasizes that Boost has now demonstrated the path from discovery to commercial opportunity. Our proprietary technology platform enables our global commercial and co-development partners opportunities to generate novel, highly-effective microbial products that are natural, organic and safe."
About Boost Biomes Inc. 
Boost Biomes is developing new products to address critical needs in agriculture, to increase crop yields and reduce post-harvest waste. Underlying the products is a proprietary microbiome technology platform that enables Boost a unique understanding of interactions within microbiomes, leading to superior products that are effective, safe, organic and natural. For more information, visit http://boostbiomes.com/
*Details of Kureha's investment in Boost Biomes are not disclosed.
About Kureha Corporation: 
Kureha Corporation is a manufacturer of highly original specialty chemicals and plastics that leverages proprietary technologies to develop products in the fields of advanced materials, agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and packaging materials. Since its establishment in 1944, Kureha has utilized its strengths in technology and innovation to provide a wide range of solutions suited to the market needs of each era. For more information, visit https://www.kureha.co.jp/en/
For inquiries about this news release, please contact Kureha America Inc. 
Tel: 1-281-916-1633




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In the fight against the coronavirus epidemic, personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shields and disposable gowns are badly needed in hospitals. With a view to alleviating the imminent need for protective gear amongst frontline medical professionals, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has been collaborating with Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QE) and the Hospital Authority (HA) respectively to design and produce 3D-printed eye shields and face shields.

HONG KONG (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
PolyU has mobilised all its 3D printers in its University Research Facility in 3D Printing (U3DP) and in other departments to operate 24 hours a day to produce 700 eye shields and over 800 face shields over the last 10 days. With support from the local manufacturing industry with which PolyU has strong connections, the production of face shields has been increased to 10,000 pieces per day starting from today, and will reach 30,000 pieces per day by late March. It is hoped that this steady supply of face shields will help meet the imminent needs of Hong Kong's frontline medical personnel.
"During the coronavirus outbreak, solidarity is one of the essential elements to battle the disease. The partnership between PolyU, HA/QE and the industry is a good example that embodies the spirit of 'when one place suffers, aid come from all sides'. We join hands to overcome these difficult times together," said Professor Alexander WAI Ping-kong, Vice President (Research Development), Deputy President and Provost designate, PolyU.
Dr Vivien CHUANG, HA Chief Manager (Infection, Emergency and Contingency) said, PolyU has made every effort to develop a swift solution for rapidly producing face shields and to help us line up domestic production, thus we can fill up the stockpile of face shields to meet our need during the epidemic. "I would like to express our deep gratitude to PolyU and all local manufacturers for their full support and active participation to make this meaningful collaboration a successful one." Dr Chuang added.
From design, to mould-making, and finally to production took just a fortnight. This is very exceptional in terms of the short time taken in manufacturing a product, and thanks are due to the dedication and seamless support from the industry.
"Since the face shield is a one-off disposable item, we chose a less expensive PLA filament material to develop the 3D printed frame and attached it with a plastic clear film. We also leveraged the studies of our School of Design in the comparison of head size between Asians and Westerners in order to design a face shield that better fits Chinese wearers. Designed by PolyU and made in Hong Kong, this is a testament to the competence and capability of the Hong Kong manufacturing industry. We can do it and we must do it. I am especially heartened by our friends in industry who have pledged their support without a second thought," said Professor HC MAN, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Director of University Research Facility in 3D Printing, PolyU.



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Special Learning, Inc., the leading global provider of comprehensive digital autism solutions including training, educational materials and virtual consulting, announces the official launch of its programs across Russia. SLGlobalSolutions.com will offer parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals who support individuals with Autism and other special needs access to the world's most powerful evidence-based intervention - Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

MENLO PARK, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Special Learning, Inc. is the leading global provider of Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) solutions with the mission to bring quality ABA intervention to the world. The organization utilizes unique methodologies that include rigorous training, virtual services, and an educational suite comprised of curriculum and teaching materials to enable unfettered global access to quality ABA programming. The company is passionate about changing the lives of people with Autism and other special needs and it is officially expanding its global reach to the Russian-speaking market to provide access to world-class ABA training, curriculum and educational materials and access to ABA experts. You may view and access their growing list of products and services at http://www.slglobalsolutions.com.
The organization offers: 

World-Class Training Programs and Packages translated into local area languages

Cost-effective products and services to support every parent, educator and professional

Access to evidence-based training materials only available in the United States

A Clinically Acclaimed ABA Course in Russian

(a) Includes 9 lessons of video-based training with nearly 20 hours of direct training on Autism, ABA and application to start changing lives of persons with disabilities from day 1. 
(b) All lessons delivered by a world-class Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who brings her experience and expertise with an engaging approach to learning in Russian. 
(c) The program is sequenced to build-upon skills for fluid learning and bringing what you learn to real-life. 
(d) Includes a certificate of completion- the first of its kind to the Russian and Kazak regions of the world 

Tools and Materials to Create the Best Individualized Plan in Russian and Kazak

(a) Social Narrative Stories to teach skills from language development to how to "behave" in certain situations (e.g. raising your hand in the classroom)
There are approximately 70 million people with autism in the world, and yet there is a worldwide scarcity of trained professionals to implement evidence-based intervention programs. Less than 10% of the world's population with autism has access to a life-changing intervention known as Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).
ABA is an evidenced-based intervention that with early and intensive application of quality ABA programming has demonstrated 47% success rate helping children with autism to mainstream. Furthermore, with proper application, ABA has been proven to help over 90% of people on the autism spectrum achieve a greater level of independence. However, the world is experiencing an acute shortage of certified ABA experts, Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs), to support the world's autism population. As of November 2019, there are less than 40,000 BCBAs in the world, most of whom practice in the United States. As a result of the extreme scarcity of certified or credentialed ABA experts to treat and supervise intervention programs, quality ABA therapy is currently only accessible in a handful of countries.
Special Learning, Inc.'s evidence-based autism intervention programs will help address this global scarcity issue; making its programs and services available across all of Russia.
"We are excited to expand our global reach so that we may help meet the educational and training needs of the autism clinical communities across Russia. Our comprehensive programs have been customized and translated to give parents, educators and clinicians access to hundreds of best-in-class tools and training programs. We have spent the last 10 years developing, designing, testing, refining and now implementing the best and most cost-effective means to provide digital access to ABA. We believe helping to improve the quality of care through educational opportunities will mean that we've helped to improve the lives of millions of people with autism around the world." said Karen Chung, CEO at Special Learning, Inc.
For more information about Special Learning Global Solutions products, visit Special Learning Global Solution's website (http://www.slglobalsolutions.com)

"...We believe helping to improve the quality of care through educational opportunities will mean that we've helped to improve the lives of millions of people with autism around the world." - Karen Chung, CEO at Special Learning, Inc.



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Special Learning, Inc. released today their full line-up of their long-awaited Live Webinar Series: Big Money in ABA which premiered on January 29th, 2020 with the introductory session called "Big Money in ABA Series- Module 1: Who's Buying? Who's Selling? Who's Winning? Who's Losing?." This 2-hour session dove into the emerging desire for PE to enter and exit the Autism Industry, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services.
During this presentation, Special Learning, Inc and special guest, Dr. Jon Bailey, BCBA-D, began to deliver 2-years' worth of data collected on the rates of acquisition and exits in the ABA space; however, this only scratched the surface of information that was collected over the past 24 months. Starting on March 25, 2020, the series will continue with "Review of the Data" and progress for 5 consecutive months ending with the final session "Big Money in ABA Series- Module 5: The Legacy of PE Involvement." This series will uncover the truth: "the good, the bad, and the ugly" about Big Money in ABA on the Autism industry, the professionals (BCBAs, RBTs and front-line staff) and ultimately the impact of client outcomes to include persons with Autism and related disorders.
WHAT THE DATA REVEALS THUS FAR FOR PE ACQUISITIONS AND EXITS
Private Equity activity has been in full bloom over the past decade in the Autism Industry. It makes perfect business sense when some PE firms are exiting within 5 years with 10-15x of their initial investment. This combined with all 50 U.S. states mandating services for persons with Autism as of 2019, the PE activity does not seem to be slowing down either.
As of the Q1 2020: 
1. 55 Private Equity firms have invested in ABA service Providers 
2. There have been 20 ABA "Platform" Companies Created 
3. There have been 10 PE exits to larger PE firms 
4. Three (3) Pe-backed Platform companies have realized multiple exits 
5. 50%+ of the 23 for-profit MEGA ABA agencies (1,000- 5,000 employees) are owned or backed by PE firms
THE SOLUTION FOR ABA AGENCY OWNERS, PRACTITIONERS, AND PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
Through the 1,000+ hours of extensive research over the past 2 years, this series, Special Learning, Inc. and Subject Matter Experts will unveil the impact of the PE activity on the Autism Industry and ABA. This series will unveil which PE firms and platform companies are playing in the Autism Space, what an ideal company target would be for acquisition, the truth about what happens to an agency owner and their employees immediate following PE acquisition and 2/3/5 years post acquisition, and ultimately how does this impact clients these agencies serves and the client's successful level of outcomes from the ABA therapy. Karen Chung, CEO and founder of Special Learning Inc, divulged that he solution to this convoluted PE activity is not to address PE as the "bad guy" but to "provide the gathered information, share it through accessible and interactive education, and empower ABA agency owners with the knowledge and supplemental tools to make the best and well-rounded informed decision to determine their option to sell to a PE firm and the impact on their employees and ultimately their client outcomes." Karen continued and mapped out how the series will cover the following topics to equip ABA agency owners with this thought-leadership: 

Module 1: Big Money in ABA: Who's Buying? Who's Selling? Who's Winning? Who's Losing? (RECORDED)

Module 2: Private Equity Consolidation: On a Positive Note... (LIVE 4/29/2020)

Module 3: The Roll-up Game: How Can Independent ABA Agencies Compete Ethically? (LIVE 5/20/2020)

Module 4: Best Practices and Standards: Driving for Quality Outcomes AND Enterprise Value (LIVE 6/17/2020)

Module 5: The Legacy of PE Involvement in ABA: Impact to Clients, Clinicians, and the Field of Behavior Analysis (LIVE 7/15/2020)

For more information about Big Money in ABA Series, visit the Special Learning, Inc's website at https://www.special-learning.com.

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Dr. Nik of LA Dental Experts in Los Angeles, CA explains how biomimetic dentistry techniques and cosmetic dental bonding can help enhance your smile and your self-confidence in less than 1 hour.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
At LA Dental Experts, we offer comprehensive dental care to all our patient, on top of that additionally, we specialize in cosmetic dentistry. One of the most commonly sough procedures is Dental Bonding to quickly fix a chipped or discolored tooth in less than one hour.
Dental bonding is one of the methods utilized in Biomimetic Dentistry and a conservative approach to enhancing the look of your teeth.
Dental bonding is one of the least invasive dental procedures, while having the greatest benefit for the patient. Dental Bonding procedure typically involves no shaving of teeth and if any a minor roughening of tooth. It enhances the tooth color and shape by using a tooth-colored material to cover up the underlying tooth. The final result comes out looking incredible that some patients start to cry from happiness.
Cosmetic dental bonding improves your smile and boosts your self-confidence.
If you are suffering from root sensitivity, gum recessions, discolored teeth, short teeth, or chipped teeth, you might be a candidate for tooth bonding. Come see us for an evaluation.
Dental bonding can be very advantageous for patients with the above-mentioned dental issues. First, the procedure is very easy, requires no anesthesia, and less costly than porcelain Veneers.
About Dr. Nikzad Nafisi at LA Dental Experts
Dr. Nikzad Nafisi is a top Dentist in Beverly Hills, California. With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Nikzad Nafisi DMD DDS is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Nikzad Nafisi is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Nikzad Nafisi DMD DDS is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Nikzad Nafisi is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of dental medicine. Dr. Nikzad Nafisi offers cutting-edge dental technologies and treatment options, including Invisalign, dental implants, endodontic treatments, dental veneers, smile makeovers, sleep apnea treatment, and other restorative and cosmetic dental procedures. Quality dental care and patient comfort is the code that Dr. Nikzad Nafisi lives by.
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Phone: (424)433-6825



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Customizable device management interface offers increased control for healthcare professionals to deliver relevant, engaging communication to patients at scale.

BOSTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Pillo Health, a Boston-based technology company improving longevity and quality of life for patients managing their health at home, today announced the launch of Pillo Remotely, a HIPAA-compliant web interface that puts the management of Pillo devices into the hands of providers. Now, care managers, RPM solutions providers, and other healthcare professionals can configure Pillo devices, gather medication and health data, and deploy health surveys using Pillo Remotely or directly through integration with Pillo Health's cloud APIs.
Pillo is a voice-first in-home health assistant that leverages facial recognition and adaptive AI to help patients maintain safety, independence, and wellness in the home. For healthcare organizations, the Pillo device and platform delivers continuous engagement with patients and gives providers to-the-minute visibility into their daily routines - including verifiable medication adherence data.
Pillo Remotely offers versatile configurations to deploy disease-state or population-specific engagement workflows and allows care professionals to schedule interactions that enable patients to better participate in their care plans and treatments. After pairing deployed Pillo devices with other in-home health devices (such as a smart scale or blood pressure cuff), healthcare professionals are able to: 

create and deliver natural language voice surveys en masse or to specific segments of the population they manage

enable Pillo devices to proactively deliver spoken messages ("Gloria, don't forget to drink at least 2 glasses of water today.")

manage and deploy branded or disease-specific photo or video content

establish thresholds that trigger alerts within certain degrees of escalation

Workflows can be configured within Pillo Remotely to deploy engaging and immersive care journeys that are delivered safely to the intended patient via Pillo devices. The interface also enables caregivers to facilitate video calls directly within the web browser to individual users, allowing timely interventions for patients at risk and in effort to curb costs related to hospitalizations and readmissions.
"Pillo Remotely closes the feedback loop between the patient, provider, and professional caregiver, ensuring medication adherence and lifestyle data is accessible, organized, and up-to-the-minute in one place," said Emanuele Musini, CEO of Pillo Health. "Pillo Remotely transforms reactive, episodic patient-care team interactions into relationships that are proactive, continuous, and collaborative by creating a more efficient way to facilitate communications between caregivers and patients at scale."
Because Pillo is engineered to enhance and increase engagement, people interact with the device six times per day on average. With this, care managers, RPM solutions providers, and other healthcare professionals benefit from six extra touchpoints each day to engage with their patients and gather new data in a scalable manner, including full prescription lists and to-the-minute adherence events.
Pillo Remotely's powerful reporting features also make it easier to analyze large data sets in order to understand the connection between population health trends and outcomes, develop best practices for future populations, and create tailored programs that address patients' needs.
Pillo Health will be onsite at the HIMSS20 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, Florida from March 9-13, 2020. To learn more about Pillo Health, Pillo Remotely or opportunities for industry collaboration at the event, please visit pillohealth.com/himss or stop by booth #5871.

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Pillo Remotely transforms reactive, episodic patient-care team interactions into relationships that are proactive, continuous, and collaborative by creating a more efficient way to facilitate communications between caregivers and patients at scale.



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Program will bring startups from around the country to capitalize on the KC Animal Health Corridor's ecosystem of companies, research and talent, announces Go Topeka

TOPEKA, KAN. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
GO Topeka today announced that Plug and Play, a global innovation platform that specializes in creating industry-specific accelerator programs, will bring its first Innovation Summit to Topeka on Tuesday, March 3. Titled "The Future of Animal Health and Ag Tech," this event will host 200 industry leaders, startups and investors in the Capital City for a day-long discussion on the region's animal health and ag tech industry, anchored by the KC Animal Health Corridor.
"The first time we came out to Topeka and saw the landscape and the ecosystem of the corporations, the excitement and really the challenges at hand, we thought to ourselves, 'We need to be here,'" said Stephen Fay, Plug and Play's director of corporate partnerships. "With our wide grasp of technologies and solutions across different industries, including at the intersections of (agricultural technology) and animal health and biosciences, we're very excited to explore and foster that ecosystem here in Topeka."
Plug and Play will work collaboratively with participants from the region to identify key industry challenges in animal health and ag tech. Once identified, Plug and Play will seek out the best startups to help develop solutions to these challenges.
Through its partnership with Topeka, Plug and Play will bring eight to 10 startups to the city every six months, beginning this summer. Those startups will go through three-month "accelerator" programs aimed at helping the businesses get off the ground, providing mentorship, resources and office space. Roughly two-thirds of the companies that Plug and Play invests in will have an exit. This is a leading performance metric compared to other early stage investors and accelerators.
"We are proud that Topeka has been selected by Plug and Play," said Katrin Bridges, Greater Topeka Partnership's senior vice president of innovation. "This partnership will play a key role in making our region a globally recognized hub of animal health and ag tech innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship."
The KC Animal Health Corridor, anchored by Manhattan, Kan., and Columbia, Mo., is home to more than 300 animal health companies, representing the largest concentration in the world. Companies with a strategic location in the KC Animal Health Corridor now represent 56 percent of total worldwide animal health, diagnostics and pet food sales.
"As part of the Greater Kansas City region, Topeka is strategically located in the middle of the KC Animal Health Corridor," said Kimberly Young, president of the KC Animal Health Corridor. "The addition of Plug and Play further enhances the Corridor's ecosystem that attracts and supports emerging and established companies alike."
The Greater Topeka area in Shawnee County represents a community of 178,915 people, located in the Kansas City region. As the state capital of Kansas, Topeka is home to a dynamic employer base with headquartered companies including Hill's Pet Nutrition, Advisors Excel, Security Benefit, Capitol Federal and Evergy.
Topeka is located less than 40 minutes from suburban Kansas City's shops and restaurant districts, less than one hour to downtown Kansas City, including the KC Crossroads District, the River Market and the Country Club Plaza, and an hour from Kansas City International Airport.
Based out of Silicon Valley in Sunnyvale, Calif., Plug and Play has three other official U.S. locations outside of its headquarters: Houston, Cleveland and Northwest Arkansas. In 2018 alone, Plug and Play accelerated 1,107 startups worldwide.
Companies, investors and entrepreneurs can register for this all-day event on Eventbrite.
About Plug and Play 
Plug and Play is a global innovation platform. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we have built accelerator programs, corporate innovation services, and an in-house VC to make technological advancement progress faster than ever before. Since inception in 2006, our programs have expanded worldwide to include a presence in over 25 locations globally, giving startups the necessary resources to succeed in Silicon Valley and beyond. With over 10,000 startups and 280 official corporate partners, we have created the ultimate startup ecosystem in many industries. We provide active investments with 200 leading Silicon Valley VCs, and host more than 700 networking events per year. Companies in the Plug and Play community have raised over $7 billion in funding, with successful portfolio exits including Danger, Dropbox, Lending Club, and PayPal. For more information, visit http://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com
About Go Topeka 
GO Topeka creates opportunities for economic growth that provide a thriving business climate and fulfilling lifestyle for Topeka and Shawnee County. The Greater Topeka area in Shawnee County represents a community of 178,915 people, located in the Greater Kansas City region. As the state capital of Kansas, Topeka is home to a dynamic employer base with headquartered companies including Hill's Pet Nutrition, Advisors Excel, Security Benefit, Capitol Federal and Evergy. Topeka is located less than 40 minutes from suburban Kansas City's shops and restaurant districts, less than one hour to downtown Kansas City, including the KC Crossroads District, the River Market and the Country Club Plaza, and an hour from Kansas City International Airport. Topeka is proud to be a part of the #KCHeartland. 
For more information, visit http://www.gotopeka.com
About the KC Animal Health Corridor 
The KC Animal Health Corridor, anchored by Manhattan, Kansas, and Columbia, Missouri, is home to more than 300 animal health companies, representing the largest concentration in the world. For more information, visit KCanimalhealth.com




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Half Day CBD, a family-run hemp processor and one of the first CBD manufacturers in the Midwest, is pleased to announce it will exhibit at more than 100 community events through the end of the third quarter of 2020. Next on the schedule for the Half Day team is the Chicago Golf Show in Rosemont from February 28 to March 1.
Since launching in August of 2018, the company has gained a loyal customer base largely through grassroots marketing. They have utilized street festivals and other popular events to engage potential customers and strategic partners. While onsite, they offer samples of Half Day oils, gummies and topical products, and co-founders Dave DiCosola and Kameron Norwood share their in-depth of knowledge of CBD and its benefits for a range of common health conditions, such as stress, anxiety and sleep disturbances.
"We know that consumers are confused about hemp and unsure how to choose the right products for their particular needs," explained Dave DiCosola, Half Day CEO. "By being onsite at events, from music festivals to holiday markets to the upcoming golf show, we have the opportunity to answer a wide range of questions on topics such as CBD vs. THC-products, effective dosing and best uses of the various formulations."
On average, Half Day will be attending approximately 12 events per month throughout the Midwest, and in order to be in so many places, the company is hiring contract employees for their activation team. The summer months will be the busiest with Half Day appearing at as many as five events in any given weekend.
"We love getting out of our office whether it's to visit farms, meet with partners, present at industry events or exhibit at a festival," said Half Day COO, Kameron Norwood. "We're excited for the Chicago Golf show where we'll be able to talk one-on-one with golf enthusiasts about the benefits of CBD. When the World Anti-Doping Agency removed CBD from its list of banned substances in January of 2019, several pro athletes, including those with the PGA TOUR, began using CBD products. We hear from many of our customers who lead active lifestyles that our products are an important part of their daily regimen."
Pioneers in the industry, DiCosola and Norwood are involved in every aspect of the production process. They source their hemp from farmers in Illinois and manufacture the products in Chicago. All products are rigorously tested by an independent laboratory to ensure consistency, potency and safety, and complete information, including plant origin, processing method, bottling information and more, is available on the brand's website, HalfDayCBD.com.
About Half Day CBD 
Founded by Dave DiCosola and Kameron Norwood, Half Day was established to provide cannabidiol, or CBD, products as a healthy answer to some of life's most common stresses and ailments. Using only American-grown, expertly processed and thoroughly tested organic hemp oils, Half Day CBD manufactures and distributes oils, gummies, creams and more. Half Day products are available online, at physicians' and physical therapists' offices and retail channels.
For more information, visit Halfdaycbd.com or visit the brand on social media.

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"By being onsite at events, from music festivals to holiday markets to the upcoming golf show, we have the opportunity to answer a wide range of questions on topics such as CBD vs. THC-products, effective dosing and best uses of the various formulations," said Dave DiCosola, Half Day CBD CEO.



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In this webinar, attendees will learn about a novel meat alternative based on the superfood Nordic oats. Topics of discussion will include the various benefits of oats, the process behind developing the Gold&Green flagship product Pulled Oats, the importance of innovation and design in food manufacturing and applications of this product in different diets.

TORONTO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Join Maija Itkonen, Co-Founder of Gold&Green Foods in a live webinar on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 11am EDT (3pm GMT/UK) for an in-depth discussion of the superfood Nordic oats.
The plant-based movement is really happening now, in front of our very eyes, everywhere in the world. We wanted to be part of it and create a protein that was going to be better than anything before; a true "perfect protein" from the Nordics. There was a clear problem with most of the "fake meat" products out there: they are very processed — even unhealthy — often carrying a long ingredient list with strange, alien components, saturated fat and e-codes. In order to change the world, our protein would have to be healthy and nutritionally perfect, sustainable, easy to prepare and —most importantly — mouth-wateringly delicious.
We faced many challenges with formulating tasty, healthy and environmentally conscious food products, but finally succeeded by creating and patenting Pulled Oats. It's produced by mechanically heating and shearing the ingredients without any additives or chemicals in the process.
Oats are a great alternative to, for example, soy. They contain lots of beta glucan fibers, which are good for your digestion and your heart, and oats are rich in iron. Because Pulled Oats is not only made of oats, but is a unique tailored composition of oats, faba beans and yellow peas, it is a high-quality protein.
For more information or to register for this event, visit The Next Generation of Plant Proteins: Pulled Oats Revolution.
ABOUT XTALKS
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The study's repeated delivery regime, which allows for a prolonged therapeutic window, is crucial to achieve the potential neuroprotective and neurorestorative actions of CDNF, and has been made possible through the use of Renishaw's ground-breaking drug delivery system.
Initial results indicate predictable and accurate placement of the device as well as its positive performance and safety. The Company will continue to assess the results as the data is analysed and through the extension part of the study, as patients receive ongoing monthly infusions of CDNF using the Renishaw device.
Rupert Jones, Managing Director of Renishaw Medical, said, "The results of this trial and the performance of Renishaw's drug delivery system are promising for the many people with Parkinson's disease and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the trial participants for making this possible."
He added, "These results allow us to build towards CE marking of Renishaw's device so that further neurodegenerative and neuro-oncological conditions can benefit from our technology. We see our device as an enabling technology that facilitates the reliable and repeated delivery of therapeutic agents direct to targets deep within the parenchyma, as part of a paradigm shift in the way treatments of neurological disorders and brain tumours are progressing."
About the device 
Renishaw's intermittent drug delivery system comprises of up to four catheters, which can be implanted into target areas within the brain. The catheters are accessed via a 3D printed titanium transcutaneous port implanted behind the patient's ear. Drug-filled infusion lines are connected using an MRI compatible application set, which repeatably locates onto the port. Retractable needles extend through a septum in the port to enable therapeutics in the external infusion lines to be infused through the implanted catheters.
Thanks to this innovative, patented design, patients are able to receive infusions in an out-patient setting, rather than requiring the reimplantation of new catheters for each infusion, which has been the only option for many trials to date.
About the study 
The study was a first-in-human, study whereby 17 patients were randomised to receive either one dose per month for six months, of a placebo, or six increasing doses of Herantis Pharma plc's novel drug candidate, CDNF, over the same period in a blinded manner. After this six month period, patients may enter into an additional six-month study where all participants receive CDNF. In total, patients will receive 12 infusions, all delivered in an out-patient setting.
The primary endpoints evaluate the safety, performance/tolerability of both the drug delivery system and CDNF as well as surgical accuracy. Secondary to this, the potential efficacy of the drug, rated against the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) motor score evaluation, was also monitored.
The clinical study has received funding from the European Union's research and innovation program Horizon 2020 under the grant agreement number 732386.
About Parkinson's 
Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disease, caused by the break-down of dopamine producing neurons in the brain. Symptoms include involuntary shaking, stiffness of muscles and slowing down of movement, which can be extremely debilitating. In addition, patients can suffer associated non-motor symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, memory loss, anxiety and depression. Whilst these symptoms can initially be managed with medication, there is currently no treatment available that effectively prevents disease progression, or that treats the motor and non-motor symptoms together.

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The results of this trial and the performance of Renishaw's drug delivery system are promising for the many people with Parkinson's disease and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the trial participants for making this possible.



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G-CON Manufacturing, the leader in prefabricated, flexible cleanroom solutions announced today that the company will support Just – Evotec Biologics, a wholly-owned Seattle-based company of Evotec SE, with their construction of a late-stage clinical and commercial manufacturing facility for biologics in Redmond, Washington. The news comes shortly after the announcement of the construction of Just – Evotec Biologics' first J.POD facility in North America, creating the "Facility of the Future" to provide flexible and modular, larger scale manufacturing of clinical and commercial-stage biologics.
Just – Evotec Biologics' J.POD technology features small intensified bioprocessing operations housed inside G-CON cleanroom PODs. G-CON will design and fabricate the PODs for cGMP manufacturing suites that require mobility and reconfigurability to meet current and future needs. The one-of-a-kind cGMP biomanufacturing facility includes six J.PODs for upstream and downstream processing, totaling 8,825 sq. ft. of cleanroom space using the G-CON POD product. A key feature of the facility is its flexible platform design with the ability to scale out with additional PODs in the future without interrupting existing processes, resulting in zero operational scale-up risks.
The facility is part of Just - Evotec Biologics' plan to provide flexible, high-quality manufacturing while de-risking drug discovery and development, not only for Just – Evotec Biologics, but also for Evotec's partners.
"We treasure the partnership with Just – Evotec Biologics, a company supporting the shared vision of highly flexible and readily deployable manufacturing sites," stated Maik Jornitz, CEO of G-CON.
About G-CON Manufacturing 
G-CON Manufacturing designs, builds and installs prefabricated G-CON POD cleanrooms. G-CON's POD portfolio provides cleanrooms in a number of dimensions for a variety of uses, from laboratory environments to personalized medicine and production process platforms. G-CON POD cleanroom units surpass traditional cleanroom structures in scalability, mobility and the possibility of repurposing the PODs once the production process reaches its lifecycle end. For more information, please visit G-CON's website at http://www.gconbio.com. Follow us on Twitter at @g_con_pods.
About Just – Evotec Biologics 
Just - Evotec Biologics wholly owned by Evotec SE is a unique platform company that integrates the design, engineering, development, and manufacture of biologics. With deep experience in the fields of protein, process and manufacturing sciences, the Just team came together to solve the scientific and technical hurdles that block access to life-changing protein therapeutics; from the design of therapeutic molecules to the design of the manufacturing plants used to produce them. Our focus is to create access and value for a global market through scientific and technological innovation. Learn more at http://www.just.bio.
About Evotec SE 
Evotec is a drug discovery alliance and development partnership company focused on rapidly progressing innovative product approaches with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academics, patient advocacy groups and venture capitalists. We operate worldwide and our more than 2,900 employees provide the highest quality stand-alone and integrated drug discovery and development solutions. We cover all activities from target-to-clinic to meet the industry's need for innovation and efficiency in drug discovery and development (EVT Execute). The Company has established a unique position by assembling top-class scientific experts and integrating state-of-the-art technologies as well as substantial experience and expertise in key therapeutic areas including neuronal diseases, diabetes and complications of diabetes, pain and inflammation, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, fibrosis, rare diseases and women's health. On this basis, Evotec has built a broad and deep pipeline of approx. 100 co-owned product opportunities at clinical, pre-clinical and discovery stages (EVT Innovate). Evotec has established multiple long-term alliances with partners including, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol-Myers Squibb, CHDI, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Sanofi, Takeda, UCB and others. For additional information please go to http://www.evotec.com and follow us on Twitter @Evotec. 

We treasure the partnership with Just – Evotec Biologics, a company supporting the shared vision of highly flexible and readily deployable manufacturing sites.




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The Professional Protector Plan for Dentists (PPP), a division of Protector Plans, announces the release of its podcast, "The Polished Practice." Hosted by PPP's Risk Management Director, Dr. Anthony E. Chillura, the podcast aims to help dentists reduce liability in their practices by covering some of the profession's trending topics. The podcast episodes can currently be accessed on the Protector Plan website under "PPP Podcast" in the menu, as well Breaker, Radio Public, and Spotify.
"We are introducing this series of podcasts to help identify, evaluate, contain and reduce potential risk and liability to patients," says Dr. Chillura. "We will address situations such as abandonment, patient discharge, patient refunds, supervised neglect, patient compliance, HIPAA regulations and more. Our goal is to support high-quality dental care while incorporating risk management systems to avoid litigation and risk."
The PPP has been insuring dentists and dental practices for more than 50 years by offering a complete package policy including professional liability, general liability, employment practices liability and property coverage; a unique grouping of coverages that is unmatched in the U.S. marketplace. The foundation of the PPP was based on the philosophy that dentists should not only have complete insurance protection, but they should also have the tools necessary to minimize exposures to claims and unexpected dental incidents.
A trailblazer in the dental market since 1969, the program includes comprehensive insurance solutions, risk management benefits and claims services. Proven to be a recognized leader within the industry, 19 state and local Dental Associations across the country currently recommend the PPP. The program is offered by exclusive agents across the U.S. who specialize in dental malpractice insurance with an average tenure of 21 years with the PPP program.
About Professional Protector Plan for Dentists 
Through their network of specialized agents, the PPP has been serving dentists nationwide since 1969. This comprehensive insurance program was developed specifically for the dental practice. The plan is offered in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and insures approximately 30,000 dentists nationwide.
The Professional Protector Plan for Dentists is a division of Protector Plans, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. For more information on the insurance products for dentists and risk management services the PPP has to offer, visit our website at protectorplan.com.
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm, providing risk management solutions to individuals and businesses. With more than 80 years of proven success and thousands of teammates, we offer knowledge you can trust and strive to deliver superior customer service. For more information, please visit bbinsurance.com.



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Dr. Ryan McNally discusses current trends in anti-aging medicine and technology on the natural health podcast Mahan Health.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Dr. Ryan McNally, the medical director of Aspire Regenerative, is the featured guest on Dr. Hanisha Patel's natural health podcast, Mahan Health. The episode, "New Year, Younger You?," focuses on the latest developments in medicine and technology that promote aging well and gracefully. It is currently available on all major podcast platforms.
During the lively and informative episode, Dr. McNally shares his expertise in the field of regenerative medicine and how it can help rejuvenate healthy tissues. The ultimate goal of these therapies is to slow down the progression of aging and prolong overall wellness. Subjects that Dr. McNally explores during the podcast include stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, and products derived from fetal tissue found in cord blood, placental tissue, and perinatal fluid. One of the most promising new areas of regenerative medicine that Dr. McNally discusses is stem cell derived-exosome therapy, which uses the part of a cell that is rich in growth factors.
Dr. McNally is responsible for guiding the vision of Aspire Regenerative, a state-of-the-art facility in San Diego that delivers integrative and technologically advanced medical care. He also oversees the development and implementation of science, research, and technology at Aspire. Dr. McNally is a licensed naturopathic doctor with multiple certifications in regenerative medicine, aesthetics, and injection therapies. In addition, he is a faculty member at the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine and an adjunct faculty member at Bastyr University California, where he formerly served as chief medical officer. A sought-after speaker at conferences and universities, Dr. McNally also publishes articles in peer-reviewed professional journals and frequently serves as a guest expert for podcasts, magazines, and newspapers.
About Aspire Regenerative: Aspire Regenerative is a state-of-the-art medical practice offering personalized regenerative treatments and integrative therapies to help patients reach their goals and achieve the best possible results. We have reinvented medical care by incorporating the principle of cell and tissue regeneration, which translates to youthful and vibrant function. Our in-depth expertise and collaboration with researchers allow us to integrate innovative technology into individualized patient care with therapies that are safe and effective. For more information, visit https://aspireregenerativehealth.com/.

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Over the years, Segal Trials has grown into one of the premier, privately held clinical trial sites in the U.S., with six sites located in South Florida and Charleston, South Carolina focusing on mental health and women's health; and has been awarded groundbreaking studies such as the use of Psilocybin as a treatment for MDD in the study PSIL201 (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03866174).

LAUDERHILL, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Segal Trials, a privately held network of research sites throughout South Florida and South Carolina conducting Phase I-IV trials, is excited to announce the screening of its first patient for a Phase 2 clinical trial (Usona PSIL201) investigating the safety and efficacy of psilocybin for major depressive disorder (MDD).
Dr. Rishi Kakar and his clinical research team, at Segal Trials, at our West Broward Outpatient site will be spearheading this trial for the organization. The Usona study will use a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled design to evaluate the potential antidepressant effects of a single dose of psilocybin in patients with MDD.
The Usona Institute received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA for the use of psilocybin in the treatment of major depressive disorder. There are over 17 million people in the United States who suffer from major depression, and this breakthrough designation is important as it addresses an unmet need and offers another option that may allow a clinically significant improvement over other therapies on the market.
Data suggest that psilocybin may have behavioral effects relevant to the treatment of depression and recent studies also suggest that psilocybin may possess antidepressant properties. To further assess the effects of psilocybin on MDD signs and symptoms, this trial will assess the safety and efficacy of psilocybin on 80 individuals suffering from MDD at seven sites within the US. Dr. Kakar, of Segal Trials, is proud to be one of these sites, exploring this new breakthrough treatment for depression.

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"Earlier studies of psilocybin and MDD are very encouraging where psilocybin seems to exert effect by a novel fast acting mechanism. I'm very excited to Investigate psilocybin in a clinical trial setting."Dr. Rishi Kakar."




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NOVA ScriptsCentral, in conjunction with Eli Lilly, will have bulk donation insulin pens available for the first time in the Northern Virginia area helping fight diabetes in lower income communities by adding an essential second option.

FAIRFAX, VA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Lilly, a leading biopharmaceutical company based in Indianapolis, is providing bulk donations of insulin KwikPens ( Humalog, Humalog 75/25 & Basaglar) to NOVA ScriptsCentral through Direct Relief. In 2018 NOVA ScriptsCentral (NSC) was selected by Lilly to be one of the first pilot sites in the country through Direct Relief to receive bulk insulin vial donations, NOVA ScriptsCentral has been dispensing Lilly insulin vial products to its patients. This gave patients who are not eligible for pharma patient assistance programs access to much needed insulin.
Many of the patients NSC serves are the working poor who work multiple jobs and suffer from a variety of medical conditions, one of which is diabetes. They struggle with managing traditional insulin vial regimens because of their hectic work schedules which make it difficult for them to administer their insulin doses. NSC can now offer a 30 - 90 days supply of insulin KwikPens prescriptions to patients for $5 through multiple partner clinics across Northern Virginia. By now having access this will allow these individuals more flexibility to administer insulin doses while balancing their work schedules.
Lilly is the first insulin manufacturer to make insulin pens available through a bulk donation program adding to their established offering of insulin vials. Lilly announced in January it will donate 200,000 KwikPens to relief over the next three years.
Executive Director of NOVA ScriptsCentral Donney John said: "As an organization specifically built to aid people struggling to pay for their medication, it is an incredible opportunity to work with Lilly to bring insulin to those struggling with diabetes and the means to fight it."
"Lilly is committed to providing affordable insulin to people who need it – including through our donations to relief agencies that supply free clinics across the U.S.," said Andy Vicari, senior director, insulins, Lilly and Company. "NOVA ScriptsCentral does a great job reaching people living with diabetes who need help, some of whom may have run out of options. With their help, more people are accessing the insulin they need."
About NOVA ScriptsCentral: Established in 2006, NovaScripts Central's mission is to provide quality integrated pharmaceutical care and medication access to the low-income uninsured children and adults of Northern Virginia. They are founded on the belief that all individuals should have access to quality healthcare regardless of where the care is being delivered.

With the insulin KwikPens we will be able to help considerably more people by providing the option between pen and vial. We at NOVA ScriptsCentral cannot express how much of a difference this will make in our efforts to help people fight diabetes.



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Medical Consulting Group welcomes its third nurse consultant, Diana Buck, RN, BSN, CNOR, to its team of experts.

SPRINGFIELD, MO. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Medical Consulting Group (MCG) welcomes Nurse Consultant Diana Buck, RN, BSN, CNOR, to its team of ambulatory surgery center (ASC) experts.
Diana comes to MCG with 10 years of surgical experience, six years within an ASC setting, and an extensive background in nurse management. She will serve MCG clients by guiding clinical directors towards licensure and accreditation and equipping them with the tools they need to successfully manage an ASC.
For more information about Diana and her team at Medical Consulting Group, visit MedCGroup.com or contact their main office at (417) 889-2040.
Medical Consulting Group, LLC 
For more than 30 years, Medical Consulting Group has served practices, ASCs, and medical device manufacturers across the U.S. and Canada that are looking for customized business solutions and strategies. MCG's services include practice and ASC consulting and development, as well as management of operations, revenue cycle, and clinical and regulatory compliance. They also specialize in multi-media marketing, digital and website services, and e-learning programs to help physicians and facilities learn to use and integrate technology. Learn more at MedCGroup.com. 

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Dr. Habacuc Garcia, the Medical Director of SignatureCare Emergency Center in Stafford, TX spoke extensively on the benefits of napping, the right time to take a nap and how long your naps should be

HOUSTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
For most Americans, staying fully awake throughout the day can be a tough proposition. By midday we usually start nodding off. Health experts believe that even a 20-minute afternoon nap is beneficial, and helps with performance and productivity throughout the day.
The problem is that most of us cannot spare 20 minutes during the day, but Dr. Habacuc Garcia, a Houston, TX based emergency room physician, says that taking daily naps will help you live a healthier life and cause your productivity to soar.
Dr. Garcia, a board-certified emergency room physician is the Medical Director of SignatureCare Emergency Center in Stafford, TX. He recently joined local Houston, TX news station, FOX 26 News's medical reporter and morning show co-anchor, Melissa Wilson to discuss the benefits of napping. He said a quick snooze during the day could be the key to higher productivity and greater confidence.
See the video of the conversation here.
On the health benefits of napping, Dr. Garcia said it is mostly alertness and accident avoidance.
"Mostly alertness and accident avoidance. You know, I can't tell you how many horrible accidents we see from people falling asleep at the wheels," Dr. Garcia said.
He said napping during the day also helps most people enjoy their day, including the time they spend with family.
"Overall, psychologically, it just helps you enjoy your day, enjoy the time you spend with your family. You are more awake, you are more alert, more involved."
He added that naps have the same health benefits as sleeping during the night, including helping to get rid of neurotransmitters that accumulate in the brain as we go through the day.
"Same thing that happens during the night. You go through the various stages of sleep. What you want to do is stay in the first couple stages of sleep.
"The second stage is really clearing out all those byproducts of staying awake and that is what really makes you feel awake, by getting rid of those neurotransmitters that have been accumulating around your brain," he added.
On how long an afternoon nap should be, Dr. Garcia advised no longer than 20 minutes.
"Between 15-20 minutes. That is ideal. More than that you are getting into the late stages of sleep and you are getting up really tired and groggy."
Dr. Garcia added that the best time to take an afternoon nap is between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM because "that is when people really start to feel tired."
For those who might find it difficult to fall asleep during the day, either as a result of loud sounds or bright lights, Dr. Garcia said the secret is to make sure you are comfortable.
"Just make yourself comfortable. If you are trying too hard to fall asleep, then you probably don't need it. If it happens naturally, let it happen. If it is a struggle, you probably don't need it.
"If you are sleeping too long and waking up too late, it will affect your sleep at night. Sleep early on, make it short," he added.
About SignatureCare Emergency Center
Houston, TX based SignatureCare Emergency Center owns 24-hour emergency centers throughout Texas including nine locations in the Houston area (Montrose, Houston Heights, Cypress/FM 1960, Copperfield, Memorial City, Westchase, Bellaire, Mission Bend/Sugar Land and Stafford), Killeen, Austin, College Station, Paris, Midland, Odessa and Texarkana and our newest location in Lewisville, TX.
Additional information is on our website at https://ercare24.com.

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Overall, psychologically, it just helps you enjoy your day, enjoy the time you spend with your family. You are more awake, you are more alert, more involved.



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The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) has recognized six courageous members of the U.S. House of Representatives for their efforts over the past year to enhance the safety and health of U.S. workers.
ISEA Legislative Leadership Award recipients include:

Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) for sponsoring HR 4982, the Healthcare Workforce Protection Act, which would add respiratory protective devices certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act — an extremely important step as the latest coronavirus heightens demand for NIOSH-certified respirators.

Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA), Rep. James Langevin (D-RI) and Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) for cosponsoring HR 4982.

Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) for sponsoring HR 3668, the Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act of 2019, which would require the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) to write a standard to protect workers from the harmful effects of exposure to heat stress, and direct the agency to allow employers to protect workers through use of engineering controls, administrative controls or personal protective equipment.

"It's inspiring and refreshing to see bipartisan legislative leadership on issues of such importance to the safety of American workers," said ISEA President Charles Johnson. "The work these legislators have been doing in Congress is vital and deserves to be recognized."
About ISEA 
Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) is the trade association in the U.S. for personal protective equipment and technologies. Its member companies are world leaders in the design, manufacture, testing and distribution of protective clothing and equipment used in factories, construction sites, hospitals and clinics, farms, schools, laboratories, emergency response and in the home. Since 1933, ISEA has set the standard for the personal protective equipment industry, supporting member companies united in the goal of protecting the health and safety of people worldwide. 

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On the heels of another amazing year of growth, GRSi has formally announced the promotion of Diane Yarnell to Executive VP / Chief of Staff for the CEO. In this capacity she will oversee corporate operations and the Civilian business portfolio, and serve as an extension of the CEO.
In Yarnell's previous role as Corporate VP, she managed the firm's Civilian portfolio, which includes multi-million dollar contracts supporting the NIH's NIDA, NCI, NIA, NEI, NHLBI, NIDDK, ORS/ORF and the Clinical Center, as well as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and others. Throughout Yarnell's career, she has excelled at employee and client relationships, and as Executive VP and Chief of Staff for the CEO she brings an in-depth knowledge of talent management and integration, program management, performance and quality management, strategic partnering, benefits management, workforce and partner development, and personnel security. She has been with GRSi since 2001, and holds an MBA with a certificate in Organizational Development from Mount St. Mary's University.
"Diane will serve exceptionally in this new role. Leveraging her expertise in client, talent and partner relations, as well as empowering her as an extension of my role, will bring strategic and tactical benefits across the board. All of GRSi is excited about the future, our industry award winning record growth and continued investment in our talent, such as Diane, will continue our strength and momentum in 2020 and well beyond." - David Affeldt, CEO
GRSi drives state-of-the-art innovations and solutions across the Civilian, Defense and Intel communities, as well as the commercial industry. Our professional technical and engineering services deliver next-generation systems engineering, cybersecurity, technology insertion and best practices-based Enterprise Operations (EOps) management.
Our worldwide top-talent brings proven agility with compliance, and innovation with governance. GRSi stabilizes, optimizes and transforms our clients' environments, realizing their must-have objectives of resilient, reliable, forward-leaning technical efficiencies.
GRSi has delivered excellence in professional and technical services for nearly two decades to federal, defense, intelligence and commercial clients worldwide. Industry best practices, technologies and people ... excellence delivered daily. For more information, contact media@grsi.com.

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NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Andrew Schultz, MD, CoxHealth in Springfield MO, has been designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Schultz has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.
Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.
The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.
"This designation recognizes Dr. Andrew Schultz as a UroLift Center of Excellence for his commitment to providing safe and effective treatment to patients with BPH," said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit. "We are pleased to see the continued acceptance of the UroLift System as a standard of care treatment that may allow men to discontinue the use of BPH medications and improve their quality of life."
Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.
Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.
About the UroLift System
The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.urolift.com.
About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology
A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.neotract.com.
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rusch, UroLift and Weck – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose
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*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction 
1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study 
2. McVary, J Sex Med 2016
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At the VA Maryland Health Care System, veterans can virtually meet with their health care providers anywhere using their phones, computers or tablets with the VA Video Connect application. Since its rollout in July 2019, the VA Video Connect app has helped veterans get the care they need via secure, live video telehealth appointments. The VA Video Connect app has proven to be a special benefit for mental health patients and for veterans where distance can serve as a barrier to accessing health care services.
"This is about meeting the needs of veterans where they are," said Dr. Adam M. Robinson, Jr., director of the VA Maryland Health Care System. "VA Video Connect allows clinicians to hold virtual health care appointments with veterans from anywhere using secure and private connections. It makes health care more accessible and reduces travel times for our patients."
Veterans and their health care providers decide together whether to use VA Video Connect for a medical visit. Veterans should talk to their VA providers about using VA Video Connect if they live far from a VA facility; have medical conditions that make it difficult to travel to a VA medical facility; lack time to attend an in-person appointment; or a hands-on physical examination is not required.
For veterans using the app, the expanded choice is an advantage. Army veteran Keith Hertzog, 68, and Marine veteran Steven Levine, 31, agree that the technology has offered more choices that saved them travel time to and from appointments, but more importantly, helped them to stay on track with their treatment plans.
"The drive—mostly traffic being a big factor—made it difficult to get to all my appointments. I'd miss some of them due to the commute," said Hertzog, a Delaware resident who drives to the Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic for care. "Another important aspect of using the technology is that my wife can now participate with me, and that's been helpful."
For younger veterans like Levine who are already accustomed to using technology, the VA Video Connect offers a seamless transition to keeping up with health care appointments when work and other commitments interfere with maintaining health care visits.    
"I'm always streaming video and used to FaceTime, so the convenience of being able to meet with my doctors using the technology makes it easier for me to get care in the early morning hours without having to leave the house, or when I'm out of town," he said. "It's great. I love it! I can talk to my doctor anywhere, anytime. I can go on vacation and still keep my appointment." 
Hertzog and Levine urge other veterans to give it a try. "At first, I wasn't sure if I could manage it, but then after I did, I saw how easy it was. It really is like a face-to-face appointment, except that it's on the phone," Hertzog said.
The VA Video Connect app works on nearly any mobile or web-based device that has an internet connection and a web camera, including smart phones and laptops, among others. Veterans can visit the VA Video Connect app test site on their mobile devices to test if they are compatible with the program. 
Veterans can learn more about VA Video Connect athttps://mobile.va.gov/app/va-video-connect.
The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) provides a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and outpatient care to veterans at three medical centers and five outpatient clinics located throughout the state. More than 52,000 veterans from various generations receive care from VAMHCS annually. Nationally recognized for its state-of-the-art technology and quality patient care, VAMHCS is proud of its reputation as a leader in veterans' health care, research and education. It costs nothing for veterans to enroll for health care with the VA Maryland Health Care System and it could be one of the more important things a veteran can do. To enroll for VA health care, interested veterans can call 877-222-8387 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or they can visit http://www.va.gov and clinic on "Apply now for VA health

"This is about meeting the needs of veterans where they are," said Dr. Adam M. Robinson, Jr., director of the VA Maryland Health Care System.



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Women comprise about 10 percent of the veterans VA serves nationwide, and that number is set to increase, as women are about 20 percent of our military forces. For decades, VA's principal patient base was men. But today's VA facilities provide comprehensive primary care for women, as well as gynecology, specialty care and mental health services. In the last fiscal year, 41 percent of all women veterans were enrolled in VA, and we expect that number to keep climbing as customer service and patient experiences for women veterans continue to improve.

BALTIMORE (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
This Women's History Month, the VA Maryland Health Care System invites women veterans to continue making history with VA.
"For the Department of Veterans Affairs, Women's History Month means more than just celebrating our women veterans – it means making sure they're proud of the role we play in the remaining chapters of their story," said VA Chief of Staff Pam Powers. "We will continue to build on the legacy that America's women veterans have carved out by listening to them, respecting them, and serving them with the dignity this country owes them."
Women comprise about 10 percent of the veterans VA serves nationwide, and that number is set to increase, as women are about 20 percent of our military forces.
For decades, VA's principal patient base was men. But today's VA facilities provide comprehensive primary care for women, as well as gynecology, specialty care and mental health services. In the last fiscal year, 41 percent of all women veterans were enrolled in VA, and we expect that number to keep climbing as customer service and patient experiences for women veterans continue to improve.
Since VA started tracking outpatient satisfaction in 2017, we've seen women's trust in VA climb higher and higher. In 2019, 83.8 percent of female veterans trusted the care they got at VA, and initial data in 2020 is on pace to see that trust score rise to nearly 85 percent.
"The VA Maryland Health Care System offers a host of services geared toward women veterans," said Zelda McCormick, Women Veterans Program Manager at the VA Maryland Health Care System.
Services include, but are not limited to designated women's health providers throughout our facilities offering primary care for acute and chronic conditions, preventive care such as immunizations, cancer screenings, and gender specific care, including family planning and preconception counseling, and osteoporosis screening and management. In addition, women veterans can access wellness programs such as health coaching, peer support and community resources, among others.
"Although we don't deliver babies at our facilities, we do support obstetric care delivered by community partners and provide women veterans with necessary items such as breast pumps," said McCormick noting that the health care system has hosted three annual baby showers for expectant or new mothers enrolled in VA health care.
The VA Maryland Health Care System also offers mental health and specialty care, providing treatment for depression, mood and anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use, addiction treatments, intimate partner violence, in addition to management of chronic and complex conditions.
For more information, or to schedule an interview with Zelda McCormick regarding services for women, please contact Rosalia Scalia at rosalia.scalia@va.gov.
The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) provides a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and outpatient care to veterans at three medical centers and five outpatient clinics located throughout the state. More than 52,000 veterans from various generations receive care from VAMHCS annually. Nationally recognized for its state-of-the-art technology and quality patient care, VAMHCS is proud of its reputation as a leader in veterans' health care, research and education. It costs nothing for veterans to enroll for health care with the VA Maryland Health Care System and it could be one of the more important things a veteran can do. To enroll for VA health care, interested veterans can call 877-222-8387 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or they can visit http://www.va.gov and clinic on "Apply now for VA health care."

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In 2019, 83.8 percent of female veterans trusted the care they got at VA, and initial data in 2020 is on pace to see that trust score rise to nearly 85 percent.

"The VA Maryland Health Care System offers a host of services geared toward women veterans," said Zelda McCormick, Women Veterans Program Manager at the VA Maryland Health Care System



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ProMach adds newly created leadership position to drive continued growth in the pharmaceutical industry.

CINCINNATI (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions, announced today that Tom McDaniel has been named as the company's new Senior Vice President for its Pharma Business Line. Reporting to Michel Lapierre, President of ProMach's Pharma Business Line, Mr. McDaniel will oversee operations and commercial activity for ProMach's Pharma product brands including NJM and WLS.
Mr. McDaniel joins ProMach from Bosch Packaging Technology (now Syntegon Packaging Technology), where he spent the last year as President of their North American Food Division and thirteen years prior to that as President of their North American Pharma Division. Prior to his 23 total years of experience at Bosch, Mr. McDaniel worked for Fortune 500 consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies Nestlé USA and Frito-Lay in engineering and plant management roles.
"I am excited to have Tom join the ProMach organization as SVP of our Pharma Business Line," said Bret Ranc, ProMach Chief Operating Officer. "Tom's background in pharmaceutical packaging is unparalleled and his reputation as a strong leader is well known throughout the industry. He has extensive experience leading operations at multiple manufacturing sites, growing sales and service teams, integrating acquisitions, and guiding overall strategic growth. His vision will help take ProMach to the next level and ensure we are poised to continue our strong growth with our stand-alone and integrated Pharma line solutions."
Mr. McDaniel earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, his M.B.A. from the University of St. Thomas, and currently serves on the Industry Relations Committee for PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
"I'm excited to join ProMach and help write the next chapter of their tremendous growth story," said Mr. McDaniel. "I've watched ProMach grow into a true industry powerhouse over the years. I believe the best is yet to come as we work relentlessly to bring customers the best solutions across the entire packaging line and ensure they remain satisfied with the ProMach product brands for the life of their investment and beyond."
Founded in 1998, ProMach is a family of best-in-class packaging solution product brands serving manufacturers of all sizes, geographies, and industries. ProMach product brands operate across the entire packaging spectrum providing solutions for nearly every application, including integration and engineering services for complete turnkey packaging lines.
About ProMach
ProMach is a family of best-in-class packaging solution brands serving manufacturers of all sizes and geographies in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and household and industrial goods industries. ProMach brands operate across the entire packaging spectrum: filling and capping, flexibles, pharma, product handling, labeling and coding, and end of line. ProMach also provides Performance Services including integrated solutions, design/build, engineering services, and productivity software to optimize packaging line design and deliver maximum uptime.
ProMach designs, manufactures, integrates, and supports the most sophisticated and advanced packaging solutions in the global marketplace. Its diverse customer base, from Fortune 500 companies to smaller, privately-held businesses worldwide, depends on reliable, flexible, technologically advanced equipment and integrated solutions. ProMach is headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information about ProMach, visit http://www.ProMachBuilt.com. 

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Regen Suppliers is now offering first time customers a 20% discount on initial biologics orders. This includes all available stem cell and exosome biologics.

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Regen Suppliers is now offering first time customers a 20% discount on initial biologics orders. This includes all available stem cell and exosome biologics.
Regen Suppliers offers an extensive variety of regenerative therapy products, including amniotic and umbilical tissue, Exosome Biologics, PRP kits, adipose kits, PDO thread lifts and more. The company is truly a one stop shop for regenerative products. According to VP Kathleen Francesca, "The response from regenerative practices nationwide has been incredible! Having such a vast assortment of first rate regenerative products in one place makes it super easy and convenient to satisfy practice needs without the hassle!"
There are numerous options available for amniotic and umbilical cord tissue biologics. This includes several sizes, cell counts and price points. For example, Regen Suppliers has its own line for umbilical cord tissue and Exosome Biologics. These are ReBella and ReBellaXO, which are very high quality and cost effective for providers at medical practices, Med Spas and all types of regenerative clinics. As an umbilical cord stem cell supplier, Regen Suppliers takes safety as a paramount concern.
In addition to regenerative biologics, Regen Suppliers also offers top notch PRP centrifuges and kits, cryogenic freezers, PDO thread lift products, microneedling devices, intranasal catheters, and multivitamin IV kits too. The excellent one stop shop website allows healthcare providers and practices to only have to work with one supplier for their regenerative products. In addition, Regen Suppliers has also teamed up with R3 Medical Training for provider's regenerative medicine training courses.
The 20% discount is available to all initial biologics orders from qualifying medical providers. Simply call (888) 568-6909 or visit the website at https://regensuppliers.com to make an inquiry.

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The response from regenerative practices nationwide has been incredible! Having such a vast assortment of first rate regenerative products in one place makes it super easy and convenient to satisfy practice needs without the hassle



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NACDS sees a natural fit for highly accessible and trusted pharmacies in the National Hypertension Control Roundtable - which eyes key health improvements by 2025.

ARLINGTON, VA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has announced that it will serve as a founding member of the National Hypertension Control Roundtable, which seeks marked health improvements by 2025.
The National Hypertension Control Roundtable, launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, will operate as a vibrant public, private, non-profit partnership. By 2025, it seeks to improve national hypertension control rates from 50 percent to 80 percent and to reduce disparities in hypertension control.
"NACDS appreciates the leadership and the continued partnership that are evident in the creation of the National Hypertension Control Roundtable," said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson, IOM, CAE.
"As is the case across diverse chronic health conditions, pharmacies serve as accessible and trusted sources of care for those seeking to prevent and control hypertension. With a concerted effort to leverage opportunities and to overcome barriers to pharmacy patient care, pharmacies can help even more. Pharmacy's participation in the National Hypertension Control Roundtable is a natural fit and a continuation of our engagement in this space. NACDS looks forward to serving as a dedicated partner."
The creation of the National Hypertension Control Roundtable comes on the heels of the Community Preventive Services Task Force's (CPSTF's) April 2019 recommendation for tailored pharmacy-based adherence interventions for cardiovascular disease prevention. CPSTF's recommendation is based on evidence from a rigorous systematic review of 48 studies that showed tailored interventions delivered by pharmacists increase the number of patients who report taking medications for cardiovascular disease prevention as prescribed.
Key facts behind the creation of this initiative, as provided by CDC, include: 

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, currently affects one-in-three U.S. adults, and hypertension rates are increasing among young adults.

Hypertension currently contributes to one-in-seven cardiovascular-related deaths.

Beyond the human costs for patients and loved ones, the financial impact associated with hypertension in the U.S. is $51 billion annually, including $47.5 billion in medical procedures.

The last decade has yielded little to no improvement over the past decade.

The Roundtable seeks to actively spotlight the need for improved hypertension control by:

Sharing evidence-based interventions amongst Roundtable members;

Implementing evidence-based interventions in Roundtable organizations;

Engaging and recruiting industry colleagues in the effort to control hypertension rates;

Supporting the promotion of publications – including articles and case studies – and Roundtable members' successful hypertension control activities;

Highlighting hypertension control activities external to the Roundtable;

Promoting prioritization of hypertension control in primary care; and

Member and patient engagement.

The Roundtable anticipates sponsoring its first national meeting in the Fall of 2020, and more information is available on its website.

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NACDS' op-ed cites a Drug Channels Institute analysis that DIR fees "have grown faster than most people realize" and reached a record $9.1 billion in 2019. This further substantiates NACDS' advertising regarding the effects of DIR fees on patients and pharmacies.

ARLINGTON, VA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Morning Consult today published an op-ed by NACDS President & CEO Steven C. Anderson that tells Congress just how critical it is for the wellbeing of patients and pharmacies to enact relief from direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.
"A simple truth is emerging about the complex topic known as pharmacy DIR fees: they are as damaging to patients and to pharmacies as advertised," Anderson wrote.
He described a recent analysis by Adam J. Fein, Ph.D., CEO of Drug Channels Institute, that the fees reached a record $9.1 billion in 2019 and – according to Fein – "have grown faster than most people realize."
Anderson also noted that IQVIA, which specializes in healthcare data, found that 2,000 pharmacies have closed in the past two years.
"Those not familiar with DIR fees may appreciate an explanation. Conveniently, the term 'DIR fees' coincides nicely with the word 'dire,' which pretty much sums them up," Anderson said. "More specifically, DIR fees results from a Medicare regulatory loophole. Payers 'claw back' reimbursement paid to pharmacies for Medicare prescriptions, claiming that they can do so based on pharmacies' performance on quality measures. However, these metrics can lack transparency, vary widely, impose unattainable requirements, and relate to topics out of a pharmacy's control.
"Two important results flow from this dire situation: these DIR fees needlessly inflate patients' out-of-pocket drug costs at the pharmacy counter, and they also are forcing pharmacies of all sizes to fill many prescriptions below-cost – an unfair and unsustainable situation."
Describing potential legislative solutions, he stated, "Among the opportunities now before us, all eyes are on the bipartisan Senate Finance Committee drug-pricing legislation by Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR). Currently, that legislation includes important provisions that would address the ability of payers to 'claw back' pharmacy reimbursement, as well as establish standardized and relevant pharmacy quality measures.
"In his State of the Union Address, President Trump urged that bipartisan drug-pricing legislation be passed and sent to his desk for signature. Time will tell if DIR fee relief can finally become a reality, but – as the realities of DIR fees become more and more apparent – time is not on the side of patients, nor on the side of pharmacies."
The continuous flow of information about the consequences of pharmacy DIR fees further validates NACDS' advertisement that is designed to raise Congress' awareness that drug-pricing reform must include DIR fee relief.
More information about DIR fees and about NACDS' pro-patient and pro-pharmacy policy recommendations is available at NACDS' Access Agenda microsite. 

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HITRUST CSF Certification validates that zPaper is committed to meeting key regulations and protecting sensitive information for our clients using Salesforce.

ROSWELL, GA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
zPaper, the complete document automation solutions company focused on healthcare and life sciences in the Salesforce ecosystem, announced today that its Unified, End-to-End Document and Data Automation Platform has earned Certified status for information security.
HITRUST CSF Certified status demonstrates that the zPaper Document and Data Automation Platform for Salesforce, with the functionality to Receive and Capture, Process and Manage, Generate and Sendpatient documentation, has met key regulatory requirements and industry-defined requirements, and is appropriately managing risk. This achievement places zPaper in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification. By including federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks, and by incorporating a risk-based approach, the HITRUST CSF helps organizations address these challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls.
HITRUST CSF Certified status is an important achievement in zPaper's efforts to meet the security and compliance objectives of their clients in the Provider, Payer, Pharma and Medical Device sectors.
"Our healthcare and life sciences clients entrust us with their patient documentation, which securely accelerates millions of pages each month across our solutions. It is important for us to have made this significant investment to ensure our security infrastructure met the highest standards," said Dr. Eric Stephens, zPaper Founder and CTO. "zPaper's achievement of HITRUST CSF certification offers our clients confidence that we keep their patient information protected. We encourage other Salesforce AppExchange partners to join us with HITRUST in providing secure world-class healthcare solutions."
"HITRUST is continually innovating to help streamline and simplify how organizations assess information risk and manage compliance in a cloud environment," said Jeremy Huval, Chief Compliance Officer, HITRUST. "We are happy that zPaper has taken the steps necessary to achieve HITRUST CSF Certification—a designation which provides added confidence to their customers."
About zPaper 
zPaper provides a highly customizable document automation solution for Salesforce. The zPaper platform streamlines business processes around the creation, capture, and delivery of documents and utilizes multiple channels including fax, email, scan, web, mobile, and postal. zPaper manages tens of millions of pages for clients in the healthcare, life sciences, finance and insurance industries. For more information, visit http://www.zpaper.com.
Media Contacts: 
Julian Barrios, zPaper, julian.barrios@zpaper.com 
Corey Washington, zPaper, corey.washington@zpaper.com

"zPaper's achievement of HITRUST CSF certification offers our clients confidence that we keep their patient information protected. We encourage other Salesforce AppExchange partners to join us with HITRUST in providing secure world-class healthcare solutions." Dr. Eric Stephens, zPaper Founder/CTO



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Prolific Entrepreneur, Investor and Business Leader to Participate in Special "In Conversation With..." at Top B2B Cannabis Event in New York City

PARAMUS, N.J. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Returning for a 3rd year, one of the most influential voices in the cannabis industry, Bruce Linton, will be speaking in a special "In Conversation With..." on Friday, May 29th, at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) on what's next for this prolific entrepreneur, investor and business leader. CWCBExpo New York, taking place May 28–30, 2020 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, is the only event in the emerging tri-state area focused on the entire supply chain for the legalized cannabis industry including medical, adult use and industrial hemp.
"Our industry is evolving with growths and spurts that demand that even the most seasoned of entrepreneurs have their ear to the ground," said Bruce Linton. "CWCBExpo, in its 7th year, continues to bring Wall Street investors and leaders in cannabis together. It's the perfect venue to announce details of our next great adventure!"
Mr. Linton is Founder and former Chairman, CEO and Co-CEO of Canopy Growth Corporation, formerly Tweed Marijuana Incorporated. Under his leadership Canopy Growth was the first cannabis producing company in North America to be listed on the TSX and NYSE. By the Summer of 2019 Canopy Growth ranked number one on the TSX30 with a market cap of over $20 billion.
Mr. Linton's vast leadership roles and board member activity across a diversity of sectors was a huge influence for the success of Canopy Growth. Earning market support for capital raises of over $6 billion in public capital markets and private placements, the company funded capacity growth and opened new markets including a $5 billion CAD investment by Fortune 500 beverage company Constellation Brands.
Currently Mr. Linton holds the positions of: Executive Chairman, Vireo Health International, Inc.; Executive Chairman, Gage Cannabis Co.; Co-Chairman, Martello Technologies Group; Co-Founder, Ruckify; and Executive Chairman, Wolverine Partners Corp. He is also a Special Advisor with Better Choice Company, Director with MindMed and an active investor with SLANG Worldwide Inc. and OG DNA Genetics, Inc.
The comprehensive CWCBExpo New Yorkconference program will also include seminars, panels and workshops that provide relevant, data-driven information and industry trends moving this emerging and opportunistic market forward, including a headline presentation on "Cannabis Capital Crossroads."
The dynamic CWCBExpo New York expo floor has moved to the expansive third level of the Javits Center (Hall 3A), tripling its space for exhibits. The most innovative product, service and technology companies will showcase their solutions for the entire cannabis ecosystem.
Active outreach and collaboration with community organizations, non-profits and cultural events in the New York and tri-state region is underway to create the most dynamic CWCBExpo Cannabis Week for all stakeholders in the exploding cannabis industry. Exciting updates will be announced soon.
To register and secure the best pre-show pricing go to: 
https://www.cwcbexpo.com/attend-registration-nyc-2020/. For more information on limited prime exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities, email: sales@cwcbexpo.com or call 201-580-2050.
About Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions (CWCBExpo) 
CWCBExpos are the premier business-to-business events for the legalized cannabis industry and are held 3 times per year in the largest business, financial, and media markets—New York City, Los Angeles and Boston. The CWCBExpo Cannabis Week brings the industry together for continued networking and community-building. Connect on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn: @cwcbexpo.
Editor's Note: Qualified members of the media are invited to register as press for CWCBExpo New York. Request a press badge at: https://www.cwcbexpo.com/press-registration-new-york/ or email: press@cwcbexpo.com.

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CWCBExpo, in its 7th year, continues to bring Wall Street investors and leaders in cannabis together. It's the perfect venue to announce details of our next great adventure!" said Bruce Linton



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Yandex, a technology company that builds intelligent products and services powered by machine learning, has launched a skill for its intelligent assistant that helps children with speech disorders. "SoundsEasy" allows children to use Alice-enabled devices to practice their pronunciation skills.

MOSCOW (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
As Yandex continuously creates innovations, they're exploring more ways their intelligent ecosystem can also provide tools for children and their parents. Yandex's intelligent assistant, Alice, has been central to this effort, offering educational and developmental support through skills such as "guess the animal" and math games that promote cognitive learning. Last year, their in-house creative team set out to create a skill for Alice that would specifically address an important childhood development issue in Russia using Yandex AI. Today, after a year developing and testing interactive songs with a team of speech therapists, Yandex is proud to introduce parents, children, and teachers to SoundsEasy, a skill for Alice designed to help children with speech disorders and other early speech impediments.
According to Russia's former Minister of Education, nearly 60% of school children struggle with speech problems. Yandex learned that speech disorders are particularly challenging to tackle in Russia due to a lack of qualified speech therapists, and many parents are unaware of the issues and their impact. In many cases, early speech problems can lead to other developmental concerns that lead to consequences later in life, such as speech impediments. The creative team started researching how they could help improve this with Yandex technologies. While correcting speech needs to be managed by professionals, a skill for Alice could help children practice sounds and form better habits through repetition.
SoundsEasy offers a selection of catchy and fun songs for forming proper speech habits through interactive recitation with fun characters led by Yandex AI. Each SoundsEasy training exercise has three parts – the warm-up, syllable practice, and repeating lines from the songs. Using Yandex speech recognition, Alice carefully listens to the speaker and then compares what it hears with the correct pronunciation of the lyrics. Alice then kindly suggests the child repeat the phrase if it doesn't match what the assistant is expecting to hear. The characters within SoundsEasy rely on Yandex speech synthesis technologies to naturally interact with children on the content, providing stories, feedback, and encouragement.
Together with a team of speech pathologists, poets, local pop stars, and psychologists, Yandex created SoundsEasy to help improve the current and future lives of children with speech disorders. Speech pathologists provided their expertise to design songs for practicing different sounds, ensuring songs don't mix difficult sounds that would be overly challenging for listeners. Using the guidelines for writing the songs, poets advised on the lyrics and pop artists recorded catchy songs that are similar to modern pop hits.
Yandex then developed characters with a unique personality for each pop star called Soundies. They designed the Soundies to combat issues such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or stage fright that are often a result of speech problems. For instance, Soundies explain why performing on stage is fun and not scary. Yandex also integrated new lyrics into familiar songs from the popular Fixiki cartoon. Fixies characters, which millions of children across Russia already know and love, introduce listeners to exciting technologies and futuristic professions such as "Drone Racer," and they'll now be able to help children practice their speech.
Psychologists provided feedback for adjustments, such as adding more encouragement. The characters now offer more praise, and Yandex introduced other motivational features. Children get a coloring exercise upon completing songs, which serves to also stimulate motor skills. SoundsEasy also aims to promote other essential learning values, such as reading and writing.
Children were also some of the most important collaborators. Through user experience testing, their feedback helped Yandex refine the skill; for example, through their testing, Yandex observed how antsy and excited children tend to be, which is why they added interactive activities to occupy them through the speaking exercises. More importantly, though, the testing period allowed Yandex to see firsthand how much value this new tool will bring to their lives. Several of the children who tested the skill returned home to continue trying it out with their families on their own Alice-enabled devices.
Not only will millions of children and parents benefit from using this interactive Alice skill at home or on the go, kindergartens and other early childhood education centers' in Moscow will begin using SoundsEasy as part of their curriculum. Speech therapists will also be able to utilize SoundsEasy for Alice by assigning certain songs for children to practice at home, and Yandex hopes to soon incorporate SoundsEasy in teaching curriculums at schools across Russia.
Yandex hopes SoundsEasy raises more awareness of children's development issues and speech disorders specifically. The company is excited for all the ways SoundsEasy and future AI innovations will help advance childhood development.



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AltMed Florida now has 18 MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensaries throughout Florida with its newest location in the busy Daytona Beach region northeast of Orlando

SARASOTA, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
AltMed Florida will become the first company to open a medical marijuana treatment center (MMTC) in Ormond Beach, with a grand opening scheduled at its newest MÜV Dispensary at 290 Clyde Morris Boulevard, Suite 2, set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 (approved by the Florida Department of Health's Office of Medical Marijuana Use and pending final approvals from local government).
With the opening in Ormond Beach, the Sarasota-based company now has 18 MÜV Dispensaries across the state – and continues to be one of the fastest growing MMTC in Florida (source: OMMU).
The new MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensary is located within a cluster of several other medical offices and clinics just south of West Granada Boulevard – and about three miles east of Interstate 95.
"We're excited to be opening another MÜV location to serve patients on the east coast of Florida as we continue our rapid expansion throughout our home state," said AltMed Director of Corporate Affairs Todd Beckwith. "We're proud to be the first MMTC to open in Ormond Beach to provide more convenient service for patients in this community."
During the grand opening, all licensed Florida medical cannabis patients will receive 25 percent off their entire first purchase and the first 100 patients will receive a MÜV SWAG bag with their purchase. Patients can also order online at muvfl.com for express pickup or delivery after the opening weekend.
The Ormond Beach MÜV Dispensary will offer an extensive selection of award-winning products including flower, pre-rolls, a wide range of vaporizer pens, metered dose inhalers, topicals, oral sprays, patent-pending encapsulation formulations in its Tinctures, 72-Hour Transdermal patches and transdermal gels. MÜV is also recognized for having one of the widest selections of concentrates for patients' needing macro-dosing options.
"Our dispensaries set the standard for quality products, service and overall patient experience at our current locations and we're excited to offer our premium MÜV medical cannabis brand to even more patients as we expand our presence throughout the state," said AltMed Florida CEO John Tipton. "Our MÜV dispensaries are unlike any in the state and we're excited to invite licensed patients throughout Volusia County, and nearby Lake, Flagler and Seminole Counties, to visit our newest state-of-the-art location in Ormond Beach."
Like AltMed Florida's 17 other locations (Apollo Beach, Clearwater, Deerfield Beach, Fort Myers, Gainesville, Jacksonville/San Marco, Jacksonville Beach, Lakeland, Longwood/Orlando, Lutz, Downtown Orlando, Pensacola, Sebastian, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa and Wellington/West Palm), the new Ormond Beach MÜV Dispensary stands out from others because it's designed as a premium experience – think Apple Store, with a modern, open-concept design and expert staff with extensive training.
The MÜV brand already has a wide following in other legal medical cannabis markets, including Arizona, where it has won five Best of Arizona medical cannabis awards. MÜV products are sold exclusively in Florida at MÜV dispensaries because, unlike other states, Florida does not allow wholesale of product between license holders - only products that license holders make themselves can be sold in their dispensaries.
For more information about the new ADA-compliant MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Ormond Beach, including hours and available MÜV products, visit muvfl.com.
AltMed Florida is on pace to open 40 MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensaries across the state, all supplied by its 200,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art cultivation facility. Visit this link for images of AltMed Florida's cultivation operations and watch this brief video to see what makes AltMed Florida and its MÜV Medical Cannabis Dispensaries stand out.
About Plants of Ruskin, LLC - d.b.a. AltMed Florida, LLC- With a focus on quality and attention to detail, Plants of Ruskin has more than 35 years of experience in providing seedlings to farmers for vegetable and medical product production. Plants of Ruskin founders, the Dickman Family, are 4th generation farmers with a long history of working in conjunction with the University of Florida, including an endowed chair specifically dedicated to plant improvement.
About AltMed Enterprises - Alternative Medical Enterprises, LLC, headquartered in Sarasota, FL and doing business as AltMed Enterprises, is a fully integrated medical cannabis company that brings compassion, community engagement and pharmaceutical industry precision to the development, production and dispensing of medical cannabinoids.
About MÜV - The MÜV brand of cannabis infused products was launched in Arizona in 2016 and quickly gained international attention and recognition. In its first six months alone, MÜV received four best of Arizona medical cannabis awards, including two first prizes for its proprietary Ethanol extractions that are the basis of all MÜV products.
Forward-Looking Statements - To the extent any statements made in this press release contain information that is not historical, these statements are forward-looking in nature and merely express our beliefs, expectations or opinions. For example, words such as "may," "should," "estimates," "predicts," "continues," "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," "potential," "strategy" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations or estimates and involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) our ability to implement our business strategy of distributing high quality cannabis products where permissible under applicable law; (ii) availability and cost of additional capital; (iii) our ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified employees and management; (iv) the impact of federal, state or local government regulations; (v) competition in the cannabis industry; (vi) our ability to generate revenues; and (vii) litigation in connection with our business. All forward-looking statements included in this press release and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are qualified by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, regardless of whether new information becomes available, future developments occur or otherwise. 

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AltMed Florida Dispensary Design

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Enovate Medical introduces unconventional flexibility with its new MobiusPower Plus option.

MURFREESBORO, TENN. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Reducing hospital operating expenses will be a primary focus over the next year for many hospitals according to Healthcare Financial Management Association and Navigant. With labor budgets and nursing shortages on the rise, hospitals need to deliver more efficiency in their workflows.1
MobiusPower Plus sets a new standard on Enovate Medical's Envoy and Encore mobile EHR workstations. Over the workstations' 6-year lifecycle, MobiusPower Plus reduces financial risk by offering a single platform that optimizes efficiencies in hospital's ever-changing clinical workflows.
How it works: Enovate Medical's EcoFlex Power Management system's on-board charging allows mobile workstations with MobiusPower Plus to instantly adapt to two workflows. Because the lightweight battery pack is mounted externally, nurses have the freedom of cordless mobility. During periods of low activity like nights and weekends, they can plug the workstation in to extend the overall battery life.
"When we conduct our Clinical Device Assessments (CDA) across different hospital systems, it is clear nurses need flexibility. MobiusPower Plus delivers the best of both worlds," says Kevin Bridges, VP of Marketing and Business Devlopment at Enovate Medical.
See the all-new MobiusPower Plus for the Encore or Envoy at HIMSS along with Enovate's complete lineup of intelligent workstations, Rhythm Mobile Device Management, and Uptime Ready Replacement Program at HIMSS20 Annual Conference, Booth 1759, March 9-13 in Orlando, FL.
ABOUT ENOVATE MEDICAL 
Enovate Medical delivers EHR workstations with embedded technologies along with management and support services that increase real-time patient documentation at the bedside. Hundreds of healthcare facilities rely on Enovate Medical to improve physical nursing workflows, deliver better IT support models, and optimize capital equipment to enhance the hospital's operational efficiency.
For more information, contact Dawn Wilson, Content and Event Marketing Manager 888-909-8906 ext 121.
DAWN WILSON 
Enovate Medical 
1152 Park Avenue 
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone: (615) 400-9519 
Fax: (615) 896 8906 
Email: dawn.wilson@enovatemedical.com
1. https://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/labor-budget-increases-staffing-shortages-loom-large-healthcare-executives-2019

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Envoy and Encore with EcoFlex for Ultimate Workflow Flexibility

When we conduct our Clinical Device Assessments (CDA) across different hospital systems, it is clear nurses need flexibility to optimize efficiency. MobiusPower Plus delivers the best of both worlds.



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Discover the latest innovations in oncology and inflammatory disease treatment.

JUPITER, FLA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
An upcoming episode of Advancements with Ted Danson, scheduled to broadcast 2Q/2020, will explore innovative treatment solutions for maladies, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), specifically Crohn's Disease (Crohn's), and Oncology. Check local listings for more info.
This segment will focus on a novel platform developed by Deka Biosciences, Inc. (Deka Biosciences), that will enable the delivery of next generation cytokine or combination of cytokines to a specific tissue of interest. Viewers will learn how this cutting-edge technology, termed Diakines, has led to the development of two potential therapeutic molecules involving an affinity modified Interleukin 10 cytokine.
The show will also explore how Deka Biosciences is using Diakines to harness the spectrum of therapeutically useful and clinically validated IL10 and other cytokine specific biologies. Spectators will see how these Diakines can maximize patient benefits through improved PK/PD function combined with a MOA directed patient selection strategy.
"The biopharma industry has known for a while that cytokines play an integral role in immunology and disease management, and that delivery of cytokine therapeutics into diseased tissues will dramatically enhance therapeutic benefit," said Dr. John Mumm, co-founder & CEO of Deka Biosciences. He continued to say, "Deka Biosciences has harnessed the wealth of clinical knowledge around cytokines and IL-10 in particular, to develop a novel delivery platform to enrich cytokine variants in effected tissues, coupled with methods to determine how to select the patients with the greatest likelihood of response to ensure that the right patients get the right medicines."
In addition, the show will also inform about Deka Biosciences' Precision Medicine strategy, which enables Deka to identify the right patients to treat with these new medicines.
"Deka's platform has the potential to enable discoveries of next generation therapies," said Richard Lubin, senior producer for DMG Productions and the Advancements series. "We are eager to explore how Deka is set to influence future treatment options for IBD, Crohn's."
About Deka Biosciences: 
Deka BioSciences, Inc., is an early-stage biotech focused on creating the next generation targeted cytokine therapies to treat chronic illnesses such as Crohn's Disease and Oncology. Deka's focus is on the development of optimized disease specific IL-10 variants coupled with the DiakinesTM T1/2 life extension tissue targeting technology. In parallel, Deka has developed a Precision Medicine strategy by identifying the genetic signature that drives responses to treatment to enable the selection of the patients most likely to benefit from our therapies.
About Advancements and DMG Productions: 
The Advancements series is an information-based educational show targeting recent advances across a number of industries and economies. Featuring state-of-the-art solutions and important issues facing today's consumers and business professionals, Advancements focuses on cutting-edge developments, and brings this information to the public with the vision to enlighten about how technology and innovation continue to transform our world.
Backed by experts in various fields, DMG Productions is dedicated to education and advancement, and to consistently producing commercial-free, educational programming on which both viewers and networks depend.
For more information, please visit http://www.AdvancementsTV.com or call Richard Lubin at 866-496-4065.

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New Jersey has implemented new legislation, effective January 1, 2020, that requires that every New Jersey resident must either obtain health insurance, have a valid exemption, or pay a penalty called the Shared Responsibility Payment (SRP). Any employer, who provides healthcare coverage to a New Jersey resident, is required by this legislation to file electronically (no paper filings are permitted) a verification of this coverage. BenefitScape is authorized and prepared to handle this e-filing for employers.

NATICK, MASS. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
BenefitScape, a leader in ACA compliance reporting and e-filing solutions, is an authorized e-filer to the state of New Jersey in connection with new legislation called the New Jersey Health Insurance Market Preservation Act (NJHIMPA). 
This legislation requires that every New Jersey resident must either obtain health insurance, have a valid exemption, or pay a penalty called the Shared Responsibility Payment (SRP).
Any employer, who provides healthcare, minimum essential coverage (MEC), to a New Jersey resident, is required by this legislation to file electronically (no paper filings are permitted) a verification of this healthcare coverage to the statae of New Jersey. This requirement applies to both in-state and out-of-state businesses and is in addition to an employers' federal reporting responsibilities established by the Affordable Care Act's Employer Mandate.
As an authorized e-filer to the NJ DORES system, BenefitScape can e-file the required information for an employer to help them fulfill their responsibility to provide healthcare verification to New Jersey.
Employers have until March 31, 2020, to comply with the NJHIMPA for Tax Year 2019. Employers can file via the same system they use to file their employees' W-2s or they can seek the assistance of an authorized e-filer.
"As one of the early developers working in 2004 with the Massachusetts Connector, our roots were planted in state-mandated reporting and e-filing. Says Kim Phillips, President and CEO "We don't approach state filing as an "added on" service but with the recognition that accuracy and reliability are essential, to prevent any unnecessary fines and penalties."
Filing requirements follow the Federal ACA model 
In general, employers need to submit the same 1095-B and1095-C Forms used by the IRS to verify an employers' compliance with federal ACA requirements. While New Jersey will accept the entire federal filing, best practice will be to only send those Forms and information relating to New Jersey residents, other information should be excluded.
How BenefitScape performs this e-filing 
BenefitScape is an authorized e-filer to both the federal IRS AIR system and to New Jersey. We are expert at handling the federal XML file format and can take the filing that was done to the federal government and repurpose it for New Jersey filing. It's that simple. Have only paper Form 1095..we will convert to XML. Here is a link that explains our process in greater detail.
BenefitScape has been filing healthcare mandate related information since 2005 in Massachusetts. We are experts at handling these filings in a secure reliable manner. We serve hundreds of clients on the federal level and have been preparing for the state-mandated filings that are now required in Massachusetts, New Jersey, District of Columbia and others .Learn More About State Mandates
About BenefitScape 
BenefitScape Is the Leading US Employee Benefits Company to Focus Exclusively on Employer Compliance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and derivative filings in connection with state-level legislation. This Singular Focus and Our Dedicated ACATech Platform Enable Us to Free Employers, with Cost-Saving Efficiency, from All the Pain, Penalty Risks, and Resource Burdens of ACA Compliance.
From Performing an ACA Compliance Assessment, to Tracking and Calculating Eligibility, through IRS Coding and Employee Communications to the Final IRS E-Filing, We Work Seamlessly with Any Client Setup, All Data Formats, and at Any Stage or throughout the Compliance Process. And, We Don't Stop When Reporting Is Complete. We Assist in Necessary Corrections, Any IRS 226J Responses, and Establishing Go Forward Risk Mitigation Plans.
BenefitScape aspires to the highest level of transparency, partnership, community service and is women owned and operated.

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"Our roots are in state-mandated reporting and e-filing. As early as 2004 we were filing healthcare data while working with the Massachusetts Connector." Says Kim Phillips, President and CEO "We approach state filing not as an add on to ACA, but as a fully resourced core service



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Catalent, the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, gene and cell therapies, and consumer health products, welcomes the announcement by Blueprint Medicines Corporation that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AYVAKIT (avapritinib) for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) harboring a platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) exon 18 mutation, including PDGFRA D842V mutations.

SOMERSET, N.J. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Catalent, the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, gene and cell therapies, and consumer health products, welcomes the announcement by Blueprint Medicines Corporation that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AYVAKIT (avapritinib) for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) harboring a platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) exon 18 mutation, including PDGFRA D842V mutations.
Catalent's Nottingham U.K. facility has supported Blueprint Medicines' development program since 2015, from formulation development, clinical product supply and now commercial supply of AYVAKIT.
"We are delighted to help support Blueprint Medicines with commercial supply for this important medicine, recently approved by the FDA, which provides a new treatment option for patients with this disease," commented Jonathan Arnold, President of Oral and Specialty Delivery at Catalent. "We have built a global network of development and clinical and commercial supply centers with the specific skills and expertise to help innovators like Blueprint Medicines meet challenging milestones for important novel therapies such as this."
Jeff Albers, Chief Executive Officer of Blueprint Medicines, added, "We thank the entire Catalent Nottingham team for their continued support these past four years in helping us rapidly develop this important advancement in precision therapy and make a significant difference for patients with high medical needs."
AYVAKIT and Blueprint Medicines are trademarks of Blueprint Medicines Corporation.
Please click here to see the full Prescribing Information for AYVAKIT.
About Catalent 
Catalent is the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and consumer health products. With over 85 years serving the industry, Catalent has proven expertise in bringing more customer products to market faster, enhancing product performance and ensuring reliable global clinical and commercial product supply. Catalent employs over 13,000 people, including over 2,400 scientists and technicians, at more than 35 facilities, and in fiscal year 2019 generated over $2.5 billion in annual revenue. Catalent is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.catalent.com
More products. Better treatments. Reliably supplied.

We thank the entire Catalent Nottingham team for their continued support these past four years in helping us rapidly develop this important advancement in precision therapy and make a significant difference for patients with high medical needs.



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Prevent Blindness Provides Free Resources to Employers and Employees to Help Keep Vision Healthy

CHICAGO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Prevent Blindness, the nation's oldest eye health and safety nonprofit organization, has declared March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 2000 U.S. workers sustain a job-related eye injury that requires medical treatment a day. About one third of the injuries are treated in hospital emergency departments, and more than 100 of these injuries result in one or more days away from work.
For those who work outside an office setting, Prevent Blindness warns of common causes for eye injuries and urges everyone to wear the proper eye protection for risks that include: 

Flying objects (bits of metal, glass)

Tools

Particles

Chemicals

Harmful radiation

Any combination of these or other hazards

The type of safety eye protection that Prevent Blindness recommends depends on the hazards in the workplace. For areas that have particles, flying objects, or dust, safety glasses with side protection (side shields) should be worn. Goggles should be worn for anyone working with chemicals. And, for those working near hazardous radiation (welding, lasers, or fiber optics) special-purpose safety glasses, goggles, face shields, or helmets designed for that task should be worn.
Those who work within an office setting (working with computers and other digital devices) are at higher risk for digital eye strain. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), eye strain symptoms include dry eyes, blurry vision, tearing or watery eyes, and headache. The cause of digital eye strain is that people blink less when they stare at digital devices. The AAO adds that normally, humans blink around 15 times per minute—but this "blink rate" can be cut in half when staring at screens or doing other near work activities (like reading).
Prevent Blindness recommends placing a digital screen 20 to 26 inches away from the eyes and slightly below eye level. Also, adjust lighting to lower glare and harsh reflections. More tips may be found at: https://www.preventblindness.org/computers-and-your-eyes.
"Recognizing your eye health and safety needs within the workplace, and taking all the necessary steps to protect vision, can help us all to continue to protect healthy eyesight for years to come," said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness.
For more information about workplace eye health topics, please call Prevent Blindness at (800) 331-2020 or visit https://www.preventblindness.org/eye-safety-work.
About Prevent Blindness 
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening and training, community and patient service programs and research. These services are made possible through the generous support of the American public. Together with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more information, or to make a contribution to the sight-saving fund, call 1-800-331-2020. Or, visit us on the Web at preventblindness.org or facebook.com/preventblindness.

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For "Workplace Eye Wellness Month" in March, Prevent Blindness provides free resources to help save sight

"Recognizing your eye health and safety needs within the workplace, and taking all the necessary steps to protect vision, can help us all to continue to protect healthy eyesight for years to come," said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness.



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A recent survey of meeting planners conducted by the Incentive Research Foundation reveals a clear ongoing gap between the corporate focus on wellness and the incorporation of wellness practices into meetings and incentives. The IRF 2020 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study explores this "wellness gap" and offers insights from meeting planners who have successfully integrated wellness into their meetings and incentive travel programs.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
A recent survey of meeting planners conducted by the IRF reveals a clear ongoing gap between the corporate focus on wellness and the incorporation of wellness practices into meetings and incentives. The IRF 2020 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study explores this "wellness gap" and offers insights from meeting planners who have successfully integrated wellness into their meetings and incentive travel programs.
"While companies have a very strong focus on wellness programs for employees, it is not translating into their meetings, events, and incentives in a consistent way," said Stephanie Harris, IRF President. "The IRF 2020 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study addresses the top reasons wellness is not being incorporated into incentives and provides recommendations on how to overcome these common objections."
The IRF conducted the study in November and December 2019 and received 224 responses from experienced meeting planners. Respondents included external meeting planners, such as agencies and third-parties (52%) and internal meeting planners (48%). Almost half (48%) of the respondents planned incentive meetings or incentive trips.
While the majority of incentive meeting planners do not offer or plan wellness-focused incentive trips, they do offer wellness-centric activities at their incentive trips and meetings. The IRF 2020 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study also reports that 41% of event planners who plan incentive meetings or incentive trips indicated the amount of time spent on wellness activities increased over the past year.
The IRF 2020 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study provides a detailed look at practices meeting planners are using to design and implement effective health and wellness programs. Key findings include: 

While 86% of internal meeting planners indicated wellness was a critical focus for their company, only 27% indicated the company would accept additional costs to incorporate wellness into meetings

If extra budget is made available for wellness and healthy options, there is only a 10% improvement in how healthy a meeting or event is for participants

The top inclusions in incentive travel programs are locally-sourced food, use of the spa, and yoga classes

The top objections to offering wellness inclusions were cost, not a cultural fit, and lack of interest by attendees

Low-cost wellness inclusions include healthy snacks, stretch breaks, and crowd-sourced yoga or running activities

To view or download a copy of the study, please visit:https://theirf.org/research/the-irf-2020-wellness-in-meetings-incentive-travel-study/2729/
To view of download the companion report, The Stressed-Out Meeting Planner: Personal Wellness Onsite, please visit: https://theirf.org/research/the-stressed-out-meeting-planner-personal-wellness-onsite/2731/
The IRF 2020 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study was supported by IRF Research Advocacy Partner, Prevue Meetings & Incentives.
About the IRF: 
The Incentive Research Foundation (TheIRF.org) funds and promotes research to advance the science and enhance the awareness and appropriate application of motivation and incentives in business and industry globally. The goal is to increase the understanding, effective use, and resultant benefits of incentives to businesses that currently use incentives, as well as businesses interested in improved performance.

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The IRF 2020 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study addresses the top reasons wellness is not being incorporated into incentives and provides recommendations on how to overcome these common objections.



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Personalized Health Guidance Connects to Vetted Resources Within the Sutter Health Network Via Wildflower Health's Digital Platform

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. AND SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)FEBRUARY 27, 2020
From the moment a woman realizes she's pregnant, there's so much to think about, from coping with morning sickness to remembering to take prenatal vitamins and preparing for delivery.
In hopes of making it easier for prospective moms to find all the information they may need, Sutter Healthand Wildflower Health have teamed up to offer an app that supports women and their partners before, during and after pregnancy: My Family by Sutter Health.
The app, which is intended for those 18 years or older, is powered by Wildflower's digital platform. It is designed to help patients connect to trusted local resources available within Sutter Health, a not-for-profit health network serving more than 3 million patients in Northern California.
It provides pregnancy guidance reviewed by Sutter network doctors as well as other helpful resources, including nutrition and exercise ideas, weekly pregnancy checklists and reminders, and a guide for discussing a woman's labor and birth preferences with her provider. It provides tips for caring for newborns, too—from breastfeeding to safe sleeping. The entire family's health can also be supported in the app. With the ability to create multiple profiles for parents and kids, users can manage their family's health at every age and stage.
"What makes My Family by Sutter Health app unique is that it offers advice that has been reviewed and vetted by Sutter physicians," said Albert Chan, M.D., M.S., FAAFP, Sutter Health chief of digital patient experience. "The information comes from sources like the American Academy of Pediatrics, and is backed by the local doctors taking care of local families. It gives our patients convenient, accessible and reliable information, when and where they want it."
The free mobile app joins Sutter's comprehensive suite of maternity, pediatric, family medicine and women's health care services, connecting families to hospital birth centers, classes, breastfeeding support, neonatal care services, emergency services and more.
"From Baby Friendly Hospitals, to well-child visits and high-quality women's healthcare, Sutter Health and Wildflower Health understand the needs of growing families in Northern California," said Leah Sparks, founder and CEO of Wildflower Health. "Our collaboration will build trusted solutions for families, personalized to their health needs."
The results from a one-year pilot study with Sutter Health and Circle, another Wildflower Health pregnancy app, indicated that patient satisfaction was a key indicator of success. Of participants from the pilot study, 100 percent rated the app "easy to very easy" to navigate with a Net Promoter Score of 28. Almost 80 percent said they were likely to recommend the app experience to others.
Additionally, a peer-reviewed journal article found that users of a Wildflower Health app engaged in prenatal care earlier and had fewer low-birth weight babies than non-app users.
With the goal of creating greater access to the right care at the right times, the My Family by Sutter Health app helps support healthier families. The My Family by Sutter Health app seeks to help with the early identification of health issues to ensure that every individual receives the most appropriate level of care, decision support to enable healthy choices for a variety of scenarios, and adherence and compliance with care plans, appointments, vaccinations and prevention.
The My Family by Sutter Health app is available in English and Spanish. It can be downloaded in both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store by following the links provided, or searching "My Family Sutter" in the app stores.
About Sutter Health 
Sutter Health is more than 60,000 people strong thanks to its integrated network of clinicians, employees and volunteers. Headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., Sutter Health provides access to high quality, affordable care for more than 3 million Northern Californians through its network of hospitals, medical foundations, urgent and walk-in care centers, home health and hospice services. Nearly 14,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians care for Sutter patients.
For more information about the Sutter Health network visit: sutterhealth.org | facebook.com/sutterhealth | youtube.com/sutterhealth | twitter.com/sutterhealth.
About Wildflower Health 
Wildflower empowers women and their families to confidently navigate and access the care they need, when they need it. By deeply integrating our technology into healthcare and personalizing the user experience, we help the entire healthcare ecosystem meet the expectations of today's consumer, driving a meaningful impact on health for entire families. Learn more at http://www.wildflowerhealth.com. 

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"What makes My Family by Sutter Health app unique is that it offers advice that has been reviewed and vetted by Sutter physicians. It gives our patients convenient, accessible and reliable information, when and where they want it."



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Nonprofit Pittsburgh Action Against Rape has selected Athena Software's secure and user-friendly Penelope case management platform to manage their data more efficiently while saving time for staff.

WATERLOO, ONTARIO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Athena Software is honored to announce that Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR) has selected Penelope as the cloud-based client management system it will now use to track the services provided to victims of sexual abuse and violence.
Founded in 1972, PAAR is one of the oldest rape crisis centers in the US and provides essential crisis services, therapy, prevention, and education to over 12,500 people per year.
"PAAR provides a lifeline of hope for victims of sexual abuse and we are honored to provide a secure platform for the highly confidential information with which they're entrusted," said Amanda McInnis, Athena Software's Vice-President of Customer Experience.
"Penelope's ability to improve the client experience and provide a clear picture of each person's journey through care makes it an ideal solution for victim service agencies, and we look forward to helping PAAR free up time for their staff while improving their service and outcomes tracking."
Penelope was selected by PAAR for its ease of use, as well as its ability to reduce duplicate data entry and track and report on services and client outcomes more efficiently.
The Penelope client management system provides a single source of truth about an organization's clients by storing all services and documentation relevant to them in one case file. This eases data retrieval and reporting, while providing a full picture of the client's service history for authorized staff members to view at any time. Penelope will enable PAAR to track its prevention programming and trainings in a centralized location.
Since implementing the system, PAAR staff have reported noticeable time savings when entering helpline calls using Penelope's anonymous service feature. As well, staff have seen immediate benefits from using Penelope's configurable smart documents and intuitive group programs tracking, and the system's ability to easily track and report on outreach efforts.
For more information on how Penelope can assist organizations providing victim services, please visit https://www.athenasoftware.net/who-we-serve/victim-services-software/.
About Athena Software 
Athena Software provides cloud-based case management software and client engagement options to health and social service agencies around the world. In 2018, the company was named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America.

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Founded in 1972, PAAR is one of the oldest rape crisis centers in the US and provides essential services to over 12,500 people per year.

PAAR provides a lifeline of hope for victims of sexual abuse and we are honored to provide a secure platform for the highly confidential information with which they're entrusted



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Walmart Foundation grant of $1.25 million to the League for Innovation in the Community College supports a two-year project with the goal of overcoming food insecurity for community college students and their families.

CHANDLER, ARIZ. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
With support from the Walmart Foundation, the League for Innovation in the Community College has launched "Innovative Solutions for Hunger Relief and Student Success," a two-year project to help community colleges reduce food insecurity for students and their families in sustainable ways that foster student retention, persistence, and success.
Almost half of U.S. community college students responding to the #RealCollege survey conducted by the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice indicated that they have experienced food insecurity (Goldrick-Rab et al., 2019). Through the Walmart Foundation grant of $1,258,952, the League is working with two community colleges serving rural, economically distressed areas to develop effective, innovative models that can be adopted or adapted by community colleges and other institutions.
Dr. Rufus Glasper, President and CEO of the League, said, "We are committed to strengthening the ecosystem in which our students and community colleges live. The African proverb 'it takes a village to raise a child' reflects what we seek to achieve by identifying solutions for students and their families that are sustainable, scalable, and transformative."
"Food insecurity is a major factor in not only the health and well-being of students, but also their academic success," stated Eileen Hyde, Director of Hunger and Healthy Eating for Walmart.org. "The Walmart Foundation is pleased to support the Innovative Solutions for Hunger Relief and Student Success program and the potential it has to effect change in the lives of adult learners who struggle because of the lack of access to food."
As part of the project, staff, students, and community members at Northeast Texas Community College and West Kentucky Community and Technical College will be trained in Innovation Engineering, a proven systems approach to innovation created by Eureka! Ranch. Eureka! Ranch will conduct the training as well as coach the colleges' project teams as they identify and develop effective solutions through Innovation Engineering's use of Fast Fail and Plan-Do-Study-Act processes.
Ultimately, this process looks at the food insecurity problem not in isolation, but in the context of a larger ecosystem and ways it can better support the basic needs of its population.
Dr. Anton Reece, President and CEO of West Kentucky Community and Technical College, said his college is "honored to be selected to participate in the Innovative Solutions for Hunger Relief and Student Success" project. He further notes that "the focus on hunger relief and student success is timely in higher education . . . because of the impact on our students."
Dr. Ron Clinton, President of Northeast Texas Community College, stated that his college is "excited to begin work on achieving the grant goals," which support "ongoing efforts at NTCC to nurture a true culture of care for our students."
The Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, located at Temple University and directed by Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab, is providing pre- and post-assessment of the scope of need among students and their families at the participating colleges.
For information about the project, visit http://www.league.org/hungerrelief.
About the League for Innovation in the Community College 
The League for Innovation in the Community College (League) is an international nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate innovation in the community college environment. The League hosts conferences and institutes, develops print and digital resources, and leads projects and initiatives with almost 500 member colleges, strategic partners, and a host of other government and nonprofit agencies in a continuing effort to advance the community college field and make a positive difference for students and communities. Information about the League and its activities is available at http://www.league.org.
About Philanthropy at Walmart 
Walmart.org represents the philanthropic efforts of Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. By leaning in where Walmart has unique strengths, Walmart.org works to tackle key social issues and collaborate with others to spark long-lasting systemic change. Walmart has stores in 27 countries, employing more than 2 million associates and doing business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions of people. Walmart.org is helping people live better by supporting programs that work to accelerate upward job mobility for frontline workers, address hunger and make healthier, more sustainably-grown food a reality, and build strong communities where Walmart operates. To learn more, visit http://www.walmart.org or find us on Twitter @Walmartorg.



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Regen Suppliers is now offering the top FDA Cleared thread lifts available on the market, PDO Max. The first rate PDO thread lift products are not only one of the only FDA Cleared options available, there are fifteen different types in the portfolio.

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Regen Suppliers is now offering the top FDA Cleared threads available on the market, PDO Max. The first rate PDO thread lift products are not only one of the only FDA Cleared options available, there are fifteen different types in the portfolio.
Non invasive thread lift procedures are increasing exponentially in popularity, as they represent an excellent nonoperative method of reducing wrinkles and helping individuals look younger without the risks of an invasive surgery.
According to company VP Kathleen Francesca, "Regen Suppliers recognized that PDO Max products are not only first rate quality, but also available in fifteen different styles. The feedback we have received from providers is that they are better than any others on the market!"
PDO Max threads are available in several styles including Smuth (Smooth), Levo (Barbed) Threads, and Ciclone (Twisted) as well. The thread lift procedures are not only extremely popular for facial rejuvenation, but also being used for neck, knee, arm, abdomen and buttock lift procedures as well. The combination of smooth and barbed threads allow for sufficient new collagen and elastin formation for long lasting results.
In addition to offering all the styles of PDO Max threads, Regen Suppliers has teamed up with R3 Medical Training for its PDO Thread Lift Training Course. The Courses offer PDO Thread Lift Certification Training, as there is a steep learning curve to gain expertise. Many providers are now offering thread lift procedures in conjunction with regenerative biologics such as PRP, stem cells and exosomes. Regen Suppliers offers all of these biologics as well.
Those interested in PDO Thread Lift products should contact Regen Suppliers at (888) 568-6909. 

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Regen Suppliers recognized that PDO Max products are not only first rate quality, but also available in fifteen different styles. The feedback we have received from providers is that they are better than any others on the market



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Cotton Babies, Inc., a St. Louis-based manufacturer and retailer of cloth diapers, has announced its cloth diaper bank, Share the Love, will now ship free cloth diapers directly to families in need.
"When my first baby was born, we were choosing between groceries and disposable diapers. A friend gave me cloth diapers. Her gift enabled us to buy food for our family while easing the burden of diapering our baby. Not too long later, I started a business and, for nearly 18 years, we've been working to make cloth diapers readily available to every family everywhere," said Jennifer Labit, Cotton Babies founder and CEO.
Share the Love was created in 2012 with the mission of ending poverty and diaper need in communities. As many as 1 in 3 families have an insufficient supply of diapers. Volunteer hosts throughout the country accept donations and distribute the cloth diapers to families in their area. This consistent, scalable framework helps sustain communities. In order to reach families who do not have a host nearby, Cotton Babies is rolling out the option to ship diapers. Delivery fees will be the exact shipping cost plus a small handling fee. Diapers will vary based on availability, but most will receive a loan of 15 cloth diaper changes for an extended period of time. Besides providing the cloth diapers, Share the Love teaches families how to care for and use cloth diapers.
Share the Love currently has enough diapers on hand to supply around 800 families with cloth diapers. To apply for a diaper loan, visit cottonbabieslove.com to fill out an application. 

Eligibility requirements:

Must be a US resident with a photo ID

Show proof of enrollment in WIC, TANF or any other assistance program

Fill out the application in its entirety

Replacing disposable diapers with cloth diapers can save a family thousands of dollars. That money can be used on food, childcare, utilities and more. For struggling families, it can have a life-changing impact.
As a company that specializes in reusable products, Cottton Babies is proud that Share the Love extends the use of cloth diapers it manufactures and keeps them out of landfills. Rather than getting tossed into the trash, these diapers can go on to help other families.
Share your story about cloth diapers with #sharethelove. To learn more about cloth diapers, visit cottonbabies.com or blog.cottonbabies.com.
About Cotton Babies 
Calling St. Louis, MO home, Cotton Babies is a privately held market leader in the juvenile product industry and a diverse retailer, offering cloth diapers and a wealth of other products designed to make parenting easy. Founded in 2002, Cotton Babies is a socially active organization supporting outreach programs. Cotton Babies products are sold on CottonBabies.com and through independent and major retailers all over the world. Cotton Babies major brands include bumGenius, Flip, and Elemental Joy. Find Cotton Babies on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


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In a new joint white paper, HME thought leaders Joey Graham of Prochant and Ty Bello of Team@Work provide best practices for success as 2021 competitive bidding rates take effect.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
The home medical equipment (HME) industry is changing. HME veterans Joey Graham and Ty Bello are preparing providers for this shift with their new white paper, "2021 & Beyond: From Surviving to Thriving." Since 2003, providers have struggled under Medicare's competitive bidding program; now, as 2021 rates take effect, experts project a 20% increase in revenues. Graham and Bello offer guidance so that providers can smartly invest their additional income for long-term success.
Graham and Bello's recommendations are based on their decades of experience in HME billing, consultative, and executive roles. Their guidelines, which range from paying down high-interest debt and investing in your team to specializing and participating in industry events, aim to help providers operate their businesses better in a new, flourishing era.
"HME providers have operated in one way over the last 16 years: survival mode," says Graham, the executive vice president and general manager at Prochant. He adds, "We can't expect providers to thrive in our industry without guiding them through this important paradigm shift."
Ty Bello, chief executive officer at Team@Work, LLC, agrees. He explains, "A successful HME industry works together for the greater good of its customers." Bello continues, "By learning from the industry's thought leaders, you gather the tools necessary to become a better provider."
For Graham and Bello's full list of recommendations, please download a copy of the white paper here: http://bit.ly/round2021. The content includes: 

Overview of past industry struggles;

Outlook on future industry success;

Guidelines for success in a new era;

Tips to create a robust 2021 budget.

To learn more about Prochant's HME billing services, please visit http://www.prochant.com or contact Sarah Tollie at marketing(at)prochant(dot)com. For more information about Team@Work's coaching services, please visit http://www.teamatworkcoaching.com.
About Prochant 
Prochant is the nation's leading HME billing and process outsourcing company. Our highly skilled team helps providers become more profitable by outsourcing or enhancing existing front- and back-office processes. We rapidly implement changes and proactively monitor metrics to ensure client success. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, we work with top medical equipment providers and health systems. For more information, please visit http://www.prochant.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @prochant.
About Team@Work 
Team@Work is a business and sales coaching organization. With over 30 years of HME experience, our team comes alongside of providers to grow top- and bottom-line revenue, while impacting change that is long lasting. For more information, please visit http://www.teamatworkcoaching.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @TAWCoaching.



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Award spotlights ShiKai quality topical CBD products and commitment to best-in-class partnership

SANTA ROSA, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
ShiKai, the company that makes botanically-based solutions that work, was honored by Whole Foods Market with a Supplier of the Year Award in the Service & Partnership category for demonstrating best-in-class partnership through the successful launch of its topical CBD products at Whole Foods Market. The annual awards recognize suppliers that embody Whole Foods Market's mission and values through proven commitments to quality, environmental stewardship, organic integrity, innovation, purpose and partnership. Recognized for their incredible achievements in 2019, the winners were named at a reception held in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 18.
ShiKai, celebrating 50 years of business this year, was selected for demonstrating best-in-class partnership through the successful launch of topical CBD products at Whole Foods Market. Cited by Whole Foods Market as an invaluable partner as the grocer expanded the availability of topical CBD products across the U.S., it also noted that in addition to offering great products that meet Whole Foods Market's rigorous quality standards, the ShiKai team provided industry expertise, in-depth training for teams, and moved quickly to bring products to its shelves.
"We are so pleased to be recognized for our CBD topicals, which we first introduced in 2017. It is a product line we invested a lot of time in formulating and perfecting," said Jason Sepp, ShiKai president. "We are committed to testing, developing and evolving each of our products to continue creating high performing botanically-based solutions."
ShiKai was one of 32 suppliers recognized this year. The honorees included local, regional and national brands across all product categories and were selected by Whole Foods Market leaders, category experts and buyers who work closely with suppliers every day.
"We're honored to work with and celebrate the remarkable contributions of these suppliers that embody Whole Foods Market's core values and consistently raise the bar in our industry," said Don Clark, Senior Vice President of Non-Perishables Merchandising at Whole Foods Market. "Their dedication to excellence, quality, innovation and partnership is critical to our success and delivering on our mission to nourish people and the planet."        
In addition to Whole Foods Market, ShiKai CBD Topicals can be found stores nationwide including: Bartell Drugs, Sprouts, Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, Shaws, Jewel and Pharmaca.
About ShiKai 
Founded in 1970 by two chemists, ShiKai combines natural botanicals and science to create safe hair and body care products that really work. ShiKai is one of the first and last independent, natural, personal care companies to formulate, manufacture and bring its own products to market from its facility in Santa Rosa, California. ShiKai Products is family owned and operated. For more information regarding ShiKai Products, please visit http://www.shikai.com.
Media contact 
Marcia Norris, ShiKai Marketing Manager 
marcia@shikai.com 
707-544-0298

ShiKai, celebrating 50 years of business this year, was selected for demonstrating best-in-class partnership through the successful launch of topical CBD products at Whole Foods Market



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This day celebrates the 300 million children and adults living with rare diseases

DANBURY, CONN. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Just a few days before Feb. 29, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and people across the U.S. and in more than 100 countries across the world are finalizing preparations for Rare Disease Day 2020.
The campaign has been named "Show Your Stripes" with the zebra as the official symbol, as it's a unique animal. The zebra is known for its rarity and symbolizes that every person living with a rare disease has their own unique stripes.
The campaign is open to all – people living with a rare disease, their families and caregivers, medical researchers, pharmaceutical companies, public health professionals and the general public.
Rare Disease Day is an opportunity to raise consciousness of what a "rare disease" really means:

Rare diseases are defined as affecting fewer than 200,000 people

There are more than 7,000 identified rare diseases

90% of them have neither treatments nor cures

70% of rare diseases begin in childhood

72% of rare diseases are genetic, while others result from infections (bacterial or viral), allergies and environmental factors, or are rare cancers

It takes an average of 4.8 years to be properly diagnosed with a rare disease

In 2020, the campaign message is simple, yet powerful – and totally centered on patients.
THE RARE COMMUNITY: 

Consists of many — More than 300 million people around the world, and 30 million in the United States. Half of them are children.

Is strong — It is connected across frontiers, in almost all states and social media networks, to build awareness and promote equity.

Is proud — Show your support for the rare disease community with pride! You probably know someone affected by a rare disease. Show your stripes!

The long-term objective of Rare Disease Day for the next decade is greater equity at a global level for people living with and caring for those with a rare disease. Rare Disease Day is an opportunity to raise awareness that people living with a rare disease face unequal access to diagnostics, treatment, care and social opportunity.
How to participate in Rare Disease Day 2020
Rare Disease Day 2020 is going to be a great success. There are events in more than 100 countries and on the internet! Click here to see the many ways to participate. 

Download the official campaign materials (posters, logos, social media materials, infographics, children's games, and more)

Find an event taking place in your city, or on social media, at https://rarediseases.org/events/

Organize and publish your events here http://www.rarediseaseday.org. There's still time! Click here for simple ideas for events

If you live with a rare disease, or are a parent of a pediatric patient, share your experience, with a photo. Maybe even dressed in stripes!

Show your solidarity, even if you're not a patient. Share pictures of yourself supporting the campaign, with friends or colleagues, or photos of your event on your social media networks. Dress up in stripes or print out our posters or signs and hold them up in the air. Find materials here https://rarediseases.org/rare-disease-day/get-involved/. Remember to use the hashtags #ShowYourStripes and #MuestraTusRayas

Become a friend of Rare Disease Day in name of your company or organization on NORD's pages on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rarediseaseday), Twitter (https://twitter.com/rarediseaseday) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rarediseasedayofficial/)

About Rare Disease Day 
A campaign directed by patients and their families, Rare Disease Day was launched by EURORDIS and their Council of National Alliances in 2008, and it links millions of people in solidarity. EURORDIS coordinates the global community in organizing Rare Disease Day, which takes place each year on the last day of February, creating awareness of the rare diseases affecting more than 300 million people worldwide. #RareDiseaseDay
About National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) 
NORD, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the 280 organizations serving these patients and their families. We are committed to the identification, treatment and cure of rare disease through education programs, advocacy, research and patient services. For more than 30 years, we've provided services to patients and their families, rare disease associations, medical professionals and those seeking the development of novel diagnostics and treatments. We are here with one definitive objective: to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by rare diseases.

More than 300 million people around the world and 30 million in the United States live with a rare disease



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In the wake of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions' recent warnings on the spread of the COVID-19 (known as coronavirus), South Dakota School of Mines & Technology lecturer and epidemiologist Elizabeth Racz, Ph.D., MPH, advises people to be cautious and use common sense.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
In the wake of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions' recent warnings on the spread of the COVID-19 (known as coronavirus), South Dakota School of Mines & Technology lecturer and epidemiologist Elizabeth Racz, Ph.D., MPH, advises people to be cautious and use common sense.
"Don't panic, but be prepared," Racz says. "Protect yourself by sleeping well, eating well, keeping your immune system in good shape." In addition, think about your "community" in case of a quarantine or illness, and consider what you would need, she says, "Who will you help and who will help you? What resources will you need?"
As of Feb. 27, there were 82,294 reported cases of coronavirus worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and 62 in the United States, according to the CDC. The South Dakota Department of Health currently shows zero cases in the state.
The coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan City in China in January and has spread around the world in a relatively short period. Like the viruses SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, coronavirus spread from animals to humans, although the definitive animal source has yet to be identified, Racz says. The "spillover" of the virus was likely due to human consumption of an animal or proximity to the animal, Racz says. The virus is now spreading from human to human, according to the CDC. Racz says in most cases of animal to human spread, the viruses don't become contagious between humans as quickly as coronavirus did. This is just one of the "unique" things about this virus, she says. The current death rate from the coronavirus is approximately 2% with the highest death rate for people – particularly men - older than 60. Symptoms of the virus include fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Like many universities, South Dakota Mines has been monitoring the coronavirus situation since it first surfaced, adding i nformation and resources on its website for students in January, according to South Dakota Mines President Jim Rankin.
The university has an emergency management plan and an emergency management team that meets and trains regularly to address situations such as a virus outbreak. In the event of a contagious disease outbreak on campus, the university would follow the recommendations of the CDC, the State Epidemiologist, the SD Dept of Health, healthcare providers on campus and other health officials, Rankin says. "We would be working closely with emergency management officials in local, state, and federal offices to ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff," he says.
The South Dakota Board of Regents is also keeping a close eye on the outbreak, releasing a statement that reads, "Our campuses monitor these types of situations closely and they have processes/procedures in place to assess and address any impact on operations resulting therefrom. At present, our campuses are continuing to follow their normal processes for monitoring and addressing issues such as this, and no special system action has been taken with respect to the Coronavirus specifically."
Racz, who teaches in the chemistry, biology and health sciences department, said one complication in this outbreak is that many people who become infected could be asymptomatic, but still infectious. For that reason, common sense measures are needed to prevent a spread. These include: 

Wash hands regularly and properly

Do not touch your face, including your eyes

Cover cough with arm or cloth

Stay home when sick. Racz points out that employers have a responsibility to their employees to encourage them to take sick time without fear of job loss.

Keep surfaces, light switches, doorknobs clean

Maintain good sleep hygiene

Eat healthy

Reduce stress

Racz says much is not known about this virus because it's completely new to humans. "Our bodies have never seen this before," she says. "Our bodies are naïve to this virus." According to the CDC, it could be more than a year before a vaccine can be developed to combat the coronavirus.
In the meantime, Racz urges people to obtain their information about the virus from reputable sources such as the CDC and the World Health Organization.

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Dr. Elizabeth Rcaz, an epidemiologist at South Dakota Mines, lectures to a biology class on virology this week. The image she is holding is COVID-19 or coronavirus.

Don't panic, but be prepared



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Professional CEUs is dedicated to providing quality, on-demand Continuing Education (CE) opportunities to behavioral health professionals and psychologists who serve individuals in challenged communities with unequivocal Audio & Video training for any learning style to include the launch of its new technology advancement of Closed Captioning, transcriptions, and video speed controls on CE events. These new features will increase the accessibility of professional development to persons who are deaf, hearing impaired and non-native English speakers.

MENLO PARK, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Professional CEUs announced today its move toward increasing accessibility to their Continuing Education (CE) activities by integrating exclusive technology which allows users with hearing impairments, deaf, and/or non-native English speakers to obtain CE credits with its new capabilities of on-demand Closed Captioning (CC), transcriptions and video speed controls. Professional CEUs prides itself in providing opportunities for the working professional to access CE events any time and any place and to learn the way the professional learns.
At its launch in 2019, the EduTech company provided CE opportunities through Co-Sponsorships with approved American Psychological Association (APA), Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), and Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis (QABA) continuing education providers like Special Learning, Inc. and designed its platform to include Video-based courses for visual learners and audio file courses for the visual impaired. All the courses are designed for the working professional with its on-demand capabilities and break any barriers that the professional may have in accessing quality, best-in-class courses to support their professional development. To advance Professional CEUs capabilities, adding the option for the user to have closed captioning, transcriptions, and video playback speed controls was already in its pipeline development and is now available for select courses to advance its mission of accessibility of quality on-demand professional development.
PROVIDING CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE HARD-OF-HEARING AND DEAF PROFESSIONALS
According to the World Health Organization, over 5% of the world's population has a disabling hearing loss. The National Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) reports that approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) report hearing difficulties and troubles. With such high statistics, professionals in the behavioral health space are not immune to these numbers. "By offering Closed Captioning and transcriptions to this professional population, we are able to provide access to quality CE courses to an estimated 25,000+ professionals in the Autism Industry...who would previously have little to no options accessing CE courses " said CEO and Founder, Karen Chung, of Professional CEUs. Professional CEUs will continue to add transcriptions and Closed Captioning capabilities for all its current CE and future CE offerings.
ALL-INCLUSIVE CE OFFERING FOR NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKING PROFESSIONALS
In addition to Closed Captioning and Transcriptions for Professional Development, Professional CEUs added the capabilities for the on-demand video playback speed control. The users now can slow down the recording or speed it up to 2x its recording speed directly from their account. This functionality enables professionals who are non-native English speakers to listen and watch the video slower (or faster) to fully comprehend the presentation and get the most out of their professional development.
For more information about the CE offerings, visit the Professional CEUs website at https://professionalceus.com

"By offering Closed Captioning and transcription to the professional population, we are able to provide access to quality CE courses to an estimated 25,000+ professionals in the Autism Industry who would previously have little to no options..." - Karen Chung, CEO at Professional CEUs



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Award spotlights ShiKai quality topical CBD products and commitment to best-in-class partnership

SANTA ROSA, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
ShiKai, the company that makes botanically-based solutions that work, was honored by Whole Foods Market with a Supplier of the Year Award in the Service & Partnership category for demonstrating best-in-class partnership through the successful launch of its topical CBD products at Whole Foods Market. The annual awards recognize suppliers that embody Whole Foods Market's mission and values through proven commitments to quality, environmental stewardship, organic integrity, innovation, purpose and partnership. Recognized for their incredible achievements in 2019, the winners were named at a reception held in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 18.
ShiKai, celebrating 50 years of business this year, was selected for demonstrating best-in-class partnership through the successful launch of topical CBD products at Whole Foods Market. Cited by Whole Foods Market as an invaluable partner as the grocer expanded the availability of topical CBD products across the U.S., it also noted that in addition to offering great products that meet Whole Foods Market's rigorous quality standards, the ShiKai team provided industry expertise, in-depth training for teams, and moved quickly to bring products to its shelves.
"We are so pleased to be recognized for our CBD topicals, which we first introduced in 2017. It is a product line we invested a lot of time in formulating and perfecting," said Jason Sepp, ShiKai president. "We are committed to testing, developing and evolving each of our products to continue creating high performing botanically-based solutions."
ShiKai was one of 32 suppliers recognized this year. The honorees included local, regional and national brands across all product categories and were selected by Whole Foods Market leaders, category experts and buyers who work closely with suppliers every day.
"We're honored to work with and celebrate the remarkable contributions of these suppliers that embody Whole Foods Market's core values and consistently raise the bar in our industry," said Don Clark, Senior Vice President of Non-Perishables Merchandising at Whole Foods Market. "Their dedication to excellence, quality, innovation and partnership is critical to our success and delivering on our mission to nourish people and the planet."        
In addition to Whole Foods Market, ShiKai CBD Topicals can be found stores nationwide including: Bartell Drugs, Sprouts, Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, Shaws, Jewel and Pharmaca.
About ShiKai 
Founded in 1970 by two chemists, ShiKai combines natural botanicals and science to create safe hair and body care products that really work. ShiKai is one of the first and last independent, natural, personal care companies to formulate, manufacture and bring its own products to market from its facility in Santa Rosa, California. ShiKai Products is family owned and operated. For more information regarding ShiKai Products, please visit http://www.shikai.com.
Media contact 
Marcia Norris, ShiKai Marketing Manager 
marcia@shikai.com 
707-544-0298

ShiKai, celebrating 50 years of business this year, was selected for demonstrating best-in-class partnership through the successful launch of topical CBD products at Whole Foods Market



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This day celebrates the 300 million children and adults living with rare diseases

DANBURY, CONN. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Just a few days before Feb. 29, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and people across the U.S. and in more than 100 countries across the world are finalizing preparations for Rare Disease Day 2020.
The campaign has been named "Show Your Stripes" with the zebra as the official symbol, as it's a unique animal. The zebra is known for its rarity and symbolizes that every person living with a rare disease has their own unique stripes.
The campaign is open to all – people living with a rare disease, their families and caregivers, medical researchers, pharmaceutical companies, public health professionals and the general public.
Rare Disease Day is an opportunity to raise consciousness of what a "rare disease" really means:

Rare diseases are defined as affecting fewer than 200,000 people

There are more than 7,000 identified rare diseases

90% of them have neither treatments nor cures

70% of rare diseases begin in childhood

72% of rare diseases are genetic, while others result from infections (bacterial or viral), allergies and environmental factors, or are rare cancers

It takes an average of 4.8 years to be properly diagnosed with a rare disease

In 2020, the campaign message is simple, yet powerful – and totally centered on patients.
THE RARE COMMUNITY: 

Consists of many — More than 300 million people around the world, and 30 million in the United States. Half of them are children.

Is strong — It is connected across frontiers, in almost all states and social media networks, to build awareness and promote equity.

Is proud — Show your support for the rare disease community with pride! You probably know someone affected by a rare disease. Show your stripes!

The long-term objective of Rare Disease Day for the next decade is greater equity at a global level for people living with and caring for those with a rare disease. Rare Disease Day is an opportunity to raise awareness that people living with a rare disease face unequal access to diagnostics, treatment, care and social opportunity.
How to participate in Rare Disease Day 2020
Rare Disease Day 2020 is going to be a great success. There are events in more than 100 countries and on the internet! Click here to see the many ways to participate. 

Download the official campaign materials (posters, logos, social media materials, infographics, children's games, and more)

Find an event taking place in your city, or on social media, at https://rarediseases.org/events/

Organize and publish your events here http://www.rarediseaseday.org. There's still time! Click here for simple ideas for events

If you live with a rare disease, or are a parent of a pediatric patient, share your experience, with a photo. Maybe even dressed in stripes!

Show your solidarity, even if you're not a patient. Share pictures of yourself supporting the campaign, with friends or colleagues, or photos of your event on your social media networks. Dress up in stripes or print out our posters or signs and hold them up in the air. Find materials here https://rarediseases.org/rare-disease-day/get-involved/. Remember to use the hashtags #ShowYourStripes and #MuestraTusRayas

Become a friend of Rare Disease Day in name of your company or organization on NORD's pages on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rarediseaseday), Twitter (https://twitter.com/rarediseaseday) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rarediseasedayofficial/)

About Rare Disease Day 
A campaign directed by patients and their families, Rare Disease Day was launched by EURORDIS and their Council of National Alliances in 2008, and it links millions of people in solidarity. EURORDIS coordinates the global community in organizing Rare Disease Day, which takes place each year on the last day of February, creating awareness of the rare diseases affecting more than 300 million people worldwide. #RareDiseaseDay
About National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) 
NORD, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the 280 organizations serving these patients and their families. We are committed to the identification, treatment and cure of rare disease through education programs, advocacy, research and patient services. For more than 30 years, we've provided services to patients and their families, rare disease associations, medical professionals and those seeking the development of novel diagnostics and treatments. We are here with one definitive objective: to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by rare diseases.

More than 300 million people around the world and 30 million in the United States live with a rare disease.



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In the wake of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions' recent warnings on the spread of the COVID-19 (known as coronavirus), South Dakota School of Mines & Technology lecturer and epidemiologist Elizabeth Racz, Ph.D., MPH, advises people to be cautious and use common sense.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
In the wake of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions' recent warnings on the spread of the COVID-19 (known as coronavirus), South Dakota School of Mines & Technology lecturer and epidemiologist Elizabeth Racz, Ph.D., MPH, advises people to be cautious and use common sense.
"Don't panic, but be prepared," Racz says. "Protect yourself by sleeping well, eating well, keeping your immune system in good shape." In addition, think about your "community" in case of a quarantine or illness, and consider what you would need, she says, "Who will you help and who will help you? What resources will you need?"
As of Feb. 27, there were 82,294 reported cases of coronavirus worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and 62 in the United States, according to the CDC. The South Dakota Department of Health currently shows zero cases in the state.
The coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan City in China in January and has spread around the world in a relatively short period. Like the viruses SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV, coronavirus spread from animals to humans, although the definitive animal source has yet to be identified, Racz says. The "spillover" of the virus was likely due to human consumption of an animal or proximity to the animal, Racz says. The virus is now spreading from human to human, according to the CDC. Racz says in most cases of animal to human spread, the viruses don't become contagious between humans as quickly as coronavirus did. This is just one of the "unique" things about this virus, she says. The current death rate from the coronavirus is approximately 2% with the highest death rate for people – particularly men - older than 60. Symptoms of the virus include fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Like many universities, South Dakota Mines has been monitoring the coronavirus situation since it first surfaced, adding i nformation and resources on its website for students in January, according to South Dakota Mines President Jim Rankin.
The university has an emergency management plan and an emergency management team that meets and trains regularly to address situations such as a virus outbreak. In the event of a contagious disease outbreak on campus, the university would follow the recommendations of the CDC, the State Epidemiologist, the SD Dept of Health, healthcare providers on campus and other health officials, Rankin says. "We would be working closely with emergency management officials in local, state, and federal offices to ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff," he says.
The South Dakota Board of Regents is also keeping a close eye on the outbreak, releasing a statement that reads, "Our campuses monitor these types of situations closely and they have processes/procedures in place to assess and address any impact on operations resulting therefrom. At present, our campuses are continuing to follow their normal processes for monitoring and addressing issues such as this, and no special system action has been taken with respect to the Coronavirus specifically."
Racz, who teaches in the chemistry, biology and health sciences department, said one complication in this outbreak is that many people who become infected could be asymptomatic, but still infectious. For that reason, common sense measures are needed to prevent a spread. These include: 

Wash hands regularly and properly

Do not touch your face, including your eyes

Cover cough with arm or cloth

Stay home when sick. Racz points out that employers have a responsibility to their employees to encourage them to take sick time without fear of job loss.

Keep surfaces, light switches, doorknobs clean

Maintain good sleep hygiene

Eat healthy

Reduce stress

Racz says much is not known about this virus because it's completely new to humans. "Our bodies have never seen this before," she says. "Our bodies are naïve to this virus." According to the CDC, it could be more than a year before a vaccine can be developed to combat the coronavirus.
In the meantime, Racz urges people to obtain their information about the virus from reputable sources such as the CDC and the World Health Organization.

[https://ww1]
Dr. Elizabeth Rcaz, an epidemiologist at South Dakota Mines, lectures to a biology class on virology this week. The image she is holding is COVID-19 or coronavirus



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Professional CEUs is dedicated to providing quality, on-demand Continuing Education (CE) opportunities to behavioral health professionals and psychologists who serve individuals in challenged communities with unequivocal Audio & Video training for any learning style to include the launch of its new technology advancement of Closed Captioning, transcriptions, and video speed controls on CE events. These new features will increase the accessibility of professional development to persons who are deaf, hearing impaired and non-native English speakers.

MENLO PARK, CALIF. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Professional CEUs announced today its move toward increasing accessibility to their Continuing Education (CE) activities by integrating exclusive technology which allows users with hearing impairments, deaf, and/or non-native English speakers to obtain CE credits with its new capabilities of on-demand Closed Captioning (CC), transcriptions and video speed controls. Professional CEUs prides itself in providing opportunities for the working professional to access CE events any time and any place and to learn the way the professional learns.
At its launch in 2019, the EduTech company provided CE opportunities through Co-Sponsorships with approved American Psychological Association (APA), Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), and Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis (QABA) continuing education providers like Special Learning, Inc. and designed its platform to include Video-based courses for visual learners and audio file courses for the visual impaired. All the courses are designed for the working professional with its on-demand capabilities and break any barriers that the professional may have in accessing quality, best-in-class courses to support their professional development. To advance Professional CEUs capabilities, adding the option for the user to have closed captioning, transcriptions, and video playback speed controls was already in its pipeline development and is now available for select courses to advance its mission of accessibility of quality on-demand professional development.
PROVIDING CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE HARD-OF-HEARING AND DEAF PROFESSIONALS
According to the World Health Organization, over 5% of the world's population has a disabling hearing loss. The National Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) reports that approximately 15% of American adults (37.5 million) report hearing difficulties and troubles. With such high statistics, professionals in the behavioral health space are not immune to these numbers. "By offering Closed Captioning and transcriptions to this professional population, we are able to provide access to quality CE courses to an estimated 25,000+ professionals in the Autism Industry...who would previously have little to no options accessing CE courses " said CEO and Founder, Karen Chung, of Professional CEUs. Professional CEUs will continue to add transcriptions and Closed Captioning capabilities for all its current CE and future CE offerings.
ALL-INCLUSIVE CE OFFERING FOR NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKING PROFESSIONALS
In addition to Closed Captioning and Transcriptions for Professional Development, Professional CEUs added the capabilities for the on-demand video playback speed control. The users now can slow down the recording or speed it up to 2x its recording speed directly from their account. This functionality enables professionals who are non-native English speakers to listen and watch the video slower (or faster) to fully comprehend the presentation and get the most out of their professional development.
For more information about the CE offerings, visit the Professional CEUs website at https://professionalceus.com

"By offering Closed Captioning and transcription to the professional population, we are able to provide access to quality CE courses to an estimated 25,000+ professionals in the Autism Industry who would previously have little to no options..." - Karen Chung, CEO at Professional CEUs



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Rare Disease Day, now Rare Disease Week, is a growing movement across the World, giving the rare global community a platform for patients to share their experiences collectively. PTEN patients are grateful for this opportunity. Kristin Anthony, President, and founder of the PTEN Foundation shared, "My wish for all rare disease families this rare disease day, reflect with gratitude, and move forward with hope."

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
The PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome Foundation advocates for all patients affected by PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (PHTS). PHTS is a Rare Disease defined as less than 1 in 200,000 though our experience tells us that our genetic disorder is underdiagnosed. The PTEN Foundation is collecting data in an IRB governed patient-powered registry and advocates for more than 1500 patients Worldwide. PHTS results when a patient is born with a mutation in the PTEN gene. Patients are at high risk of developing breast, thyroid, kidney, colon, endometrial cancers, and melanoma. These are common cancers, but a rare genetic syndrome that can lead to these cancers. Some patients are also affected by developmental delay or autism and other neurocognition issues. What drives our passion? Our Why? "Love for our patients, a desire to bring our patient's experience to the forefront for research acceleration to treatments for our disease," Kristin Anthony, President of the PTEN Foundation
Kristin never thought she'd enter the World of Rare Diseases and shared what having a rare disease means to her. Being diagnosed with PHTS means "hereditary cancer risks, autism, epilepsy, vascular anomalies, tumors, polyposis, advocacy. Trips to Washington, Boston, Cleveland, England, numerous calls with scared patients, silent tears, small victories, late nights, exhaustion, huge smiles from Moms who are now some of my closest friends, hugs with kids whose smiles light up my World."
Kristin was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2009, She shared that her Mom had already experienced her first primary breast cancer, and she was experiencing numerous breast health issues. "I felt a tug; something was amiss. I asked my care team if there was any correlation with my breast health issues and thyroid cancer and was told: NO, don't play Dr. Google, we will remove your thyroid, and you will be fine. I did not rest on that statement. Some will say I am stubborn and strong-willed; they are correct, I am. I want to credit those characteristics to my persistence in trying to understand my health issues. Still, I believe it was something more significant that kept me on a path to diagnosis."
Kristin researched and found a disease that did tie together breast cancer and thyroid cancer, Cowden Syndrome, a presentation of PHTS. "I reviewed the major and minor criteria for the disorder, and I fit many of these. Again, I approached my care team to ask if it might be possible that I have this syndrome and was told, No. Many months later, I met a genetic counselor who shared that she thought I was onto something. She and my oncologist invited me in, drew blood, took head measurements, and sent these off to the Cleveland Clinic." Several months later, in 2011, Kristin received confirmation that she was right. She was positive for a PTEN gene mutation.
Fast forward to today, Kristin is a three-time cancer survivor, a three-time previvor, and she has overcome 15 surgical procedures. "The result didn't break me; it strengthened my resolve to work harder for our PHTS (PTEN) families." The PTEN Foundation team believes treatments are in reach. "We have amazing researchers across the US that are tirelessly working at breakneck speed to see this happen," Andrea Beilstein, PTEN Foundation Program Director. "We are working to develop tools open to all PHTS (PTEN) researchers, which include our patient's most valuable asset and legacy for their kids, data. No one understands our patient's journeys better than them; they are the ones that can best articulate what living with PHTS means." Patient's fears and hurts include cancer risk, their autistic child's future, the pain they suffer from vascular anomalies, digestive issues resulting from colonic polyposis. PTEN patients experience depression, anxiety, insomnia, epilepsy, seizures, heart issues, dementia, symptoms similar to Parkinson's, and more. The PTEN Foundation believes its community's stories matter and developed an IRB governed patient-powered registry longitudinal database is to assist in communicating the patient journey in a way that complements current clinical data. Kristin Anthony shared that the foundation "will soon launch a collaborative biobank pilot with biomaterials collected from patients representing all phenotypical aspects of PHTS." Both resources are open to all researchers who apply. The foundation is also developing a PHTS quality of life disease burden study, giving patients a collective voice.
Ms. Anthony shared, "Rare Disease Day, now Rare Disease Week, is a growing movement across the World, giving the rare global community a platform for patients to share their experiences collectively. Our community is grateful for this opportunity. My wish for all rare disease families this rare disease day, reflect with gratitude, and move forward with hope."
If you would like to connect with the PTEN Foundation feel free to reach out to us directly, kristin@ptenfoundation.org, visit our website, https://www.ptenfoundation.org, and join us for our patient and scientific symposium May 29, 2020, at Boston Children's Hospital. Sign up here:
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In Partnership with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation, Bright Now! Dental Serves Low-Income Patients Using Grant from Sundt Foundation

MESA, ARIZ. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
On Sunday, February 16th, three doctors from Bright Now! Dental provided underserved communities surrounding Mesa, AZ with the chance to receive free dental care! Dr. Abdullah Ahmad, Dr. Harlean Ahuja, and Dr. Leen Qutachi gathered with over 25 support staff to host a Day of Giving with the Smiles for Everyone Foundation.
Volunteers were able to provide free exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions and more with the help of a $2,000 grant provided by the Sundt Foundation. The Sundt Foundation was established by Sundt Construction, Inc. to give its employee owners the opportunity to support organizations in their communities that improve the lives of disadvantaged children and adults. Thanks to their support, the Mesa Team served nearly 40 low-income individuals from local nonprofits such as Harvest Compassion Center, a local food bank; Phoenix Rescue Mission, an organization that fights hunger, homelessness and addiction; and Arizona Center for Youth Recourses.
"I'm more than grateful for this work today," exclaimed patient Gloria R. "My family and I struggle to be able to get work done and I don't know how bad our teeth would be without this today."
The Smiles for Everyone Foundation like to thank both the Sundt Foundation and the entire Team of volunteers for donating their money, time and skills to help others! With their hard work and determination, they were able to bridge the gap between providers and those who are unable to afford quality dental care.
The next Day of Giving that the Foundation is hosting will be at Johnson Family Dental in Santa Barbara, CA on March 14th. Please visit http://www.smilesforeveryone.org for more information.
About Bright Now! Dental 
Bright Now! Dental provides general dentistry, children's dentistry and, in select locations, specialty care services such as orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics and endodontics at over 150 offices across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Bright Now! Dental's Mesa office is operated by Modern Dental Professionals - Arizona, Inc., P.C. (the "Group"). The Group is affiliated with Smile Brands Inc., one of the largest providers of business support services to dental groups in the United States. Smile Brands Inc. provides comprehensive business support services through exclusive long-term service agreements with affiliated dental groups, so dentists can spend more time caring for their patients and less time on the administrative, marketing and financial aspects of operating a dental practice. Smile Brands is a portfolio company of Gryphon Investors ("Gryphon"), a leading middle-market private equity firm based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit http://www.smilebrands.com.
About the Smiles For Everyone Foundation 
The Smiles for Everyone Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of delivering smiles for everyone by providing free dental care for those in need, both at home in the U.S. and around the world. Since 2011, the Smiles for Everyone Foundation has delivered over 27,000 smiles and over $20 million in donated dentistry. The foundation currently supports programs which provide free dental care to those in need in Cambodia, Ghana, Laos, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Thailand, and the United States. For more information or to make a donation, visit http://www.smilesforeveryone.org.
Contacts: 
Bright Now! Dental                     
Jody Martin     
PR@smilebrands.com                             
714.427.1299                    
Smiles for Everyone Foundation 
Crystal Strait 
crystal.strait@smilesforeveryone.org 
714.824.5037 

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In August 2019, the first cases of an unknown lung injury associated with vaping products were reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This initial cluster of cases would quickly grow to 2,807 cases across the country, leading to the deaths of 68 people, from e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury, or EVALI, by February 2020. A team of researchers from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Environmental Health Laboratory in the CDC's National Center for Environmental Health have published new evidence expanding on the initial conclusions from CDC-led analyses — that inhalation of vitamin E acetate (VEA) is strongly linked to EVALI.
The team, led by Yasmin Thanavala, PhD, Professor in Roswell Park's Department of Immunology, has published these timely and important findings as a research letter in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
"We show conclusively that, when vaped, vitamin E acetate, which is often used as a cutting agent in e-cigarette liquids containing THC, can reach the lung and cause severe damage to the lung," says Dr. Thanavala.
The team tested for several different markers of pulmonary injury, finding that VEA exposure led to higher levels of serum albumin in the bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid and both increased numbers of leucocytes and lipid-laden macrophages in the lung — providing further strong evidence of a causal link between inhalation of vitamin E acetate and EVALI illnesses.
This new report represents an important companion to the CDC's December 2019 study, also published in the NEJM. That study concluded that vitamin E acetate was present in lung fluid obtained from 94% of 51 people affected by EVALI, all of whom had used at least one product containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but was not found in the lung fluid of healthy control-group participants. The new research letter from Dr. Thanavala and team, which included a CDC collaborator, reports similar findings from studies in a preclinical mouse model.
"The minute I recognized that there was an inflammatory response occurring in some of these patients with a component of these large, foamy macrophages that contained lipids," Dr. Thanavala says, "the light bulb went off. I decided that we needed to test in the laboratory setting whether in fact we could establish a linkage between what was seen clinically and whether we could mimic it or replicate it with exposure to aerosols of vitamin E acetate."
"The observation that BAL fluid from EVALI patients contained vitamin E acetate was an important step toward understanding the causes of recent vaping-related lung injuries," says James Kiley, PhD, Director of the Division of Lung Diseases at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). "This finding that animals exposed to vitamin E acetate aerosols demonstrate many of the biological characteristics of EVALI patients reinforces that vitamin E acetate should not be added to vaping products. This potential animal model of EVALI is critical to further investigate pathological mechanisms and develop therapies."
The team's findings hold important takeaways both for the general public and the medical community.
"Our work reinforces how important it is that people take great caution in what is being vaped and the source of the liquids they are vaping," Dr. Thanavala notes. "And I hope medical professionals will be sure to ask their patients not only whether they are smoking cigarettes but also whether they are vaping — and what they are vaping. Because we need to do everything we can to prevent others from developing EVALI."
In addition to Dr. Thanavala, contributing to this work were Tariq Bhat, PhD, Suresh Kalathil, PhD, Paul Bogner, MD, and Maciej Goniewicz, PhD, PharmD, all of Roswell Park, and Benjamin Blount, PhD, of the CDC.
This research was supported in part by funding from the NHLBI (project no. R01HL142511) and National Cancer Institute (project nos. U54CA228110 and P30CA016056).
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Editor's note: This release and a companion video are available on the Roswell Park website: https://www.roswellpark.org/newsroom/202002-roswell-park-finds-new-evidence-inhaled-vitamin-e-acetate-caused-evali-vapers
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is a community united by the drive to eliminate cancer's grip on humanity by unlocking its secrets through personalized approaches and unleashing the healing power of hope. Founded by Dr. Roswell Park in 1898, it is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in Upstate New York. Learn more at http://www.roswellpark.org, or contact us at 1-800-ROSWELL (1-800-767-9355) or ASKRoswell@RoswellPark.org.

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Drs. Suresh Kalathil, Yasmin Thanavala and Tariq Bhat in the lab at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

We show conclusively that, when vaped, vitamin E acetate, which is often used as a cutting agent in e-cigarette liquids containing THC, can reach the lung and cause severe damage to the lung.




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More Labs (http://www.morelabs.com), the science-backed brand behind the liver-boosting shot, Morning Recovery, launches a new product, Liquid Focus, this week. Their newest biohacking beverage or "productivity drink" uses clinically-proven ingredients to help sharpen the mind, provide steady energy, and ease stress.
As a healthier alternative to energy drinks with added cognitive benefits that can be felt in as soon as 30 minutes, Liquid Focus helps support the natural production of neurotransmitters that are critical for concentration, motivation, and cognitive performance, provides smooth, clean, and sustainable energy while helping to neutralize the negative effects of caffeine, and reduces stress.
The team, led by ex-Tesla Product Manager Sisun Lee, was inspired to find a solution that was more effective than coffee and energy drinks and better-for-you than misused prescription drugs. "After learning recreational prescription smart drug use was on the rise, we realized there was a demand for those seeking a quick fix for focus, motivation, and attentiveness," said Lee. "We're excited to provide a healthy alternative to unhealthy brain-boosting solutions."
Liquid Focus was developed by More Labs' in-house head of research and development and product innovation, Dr. Fu Chen (a former FDA scientist), along with guidance from a scientific advisory board of doctors from the University of Southern California (USC), and a product innovation research expert at Ritual. It uses natural, cognition-enhancing ingredients known as nootropics, a category that is expected to experience rapid growth. ($6 billion by 2024, Zion Research.)
The ready-to-drink 3.4 oz (100ml) shot is the perfect solution for overworked, over-scheduled, high-achieving professionals, undergrad and graduate students, and esports gamers that are looking to increase focus, boost output, and succeed.
Later this year, More Labs plans to expand into categories beyond alcohol recovery, hydration, and nootropics to launch a ready-to-drink, holistic sleep solution designed to help ease your mind and reduce caffeine levels in your body, so you can doze off faster and wake up restored. Other new additions include a revamp of packaging in an effort to make things more environmentally friendly and a new natural lemon ginger Morning Recovery flavor.
Liquid Focus is now available for purchase at morelabs.com and Amazon to buy as a one-time purchase or subscribe and save.

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Liquid Focus — a new kind of nootropic.

The team, led by ex-Tesla Product Manager Sisun Lee, was inspired to find a solution that was more effective than coffee and energy drinks and better-for-you than misused prescription drugs.




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Introducing the First Throwing Support Sleeve Scientifically Proven to Reduce Arm Stress. Innovative new product designed to prevent Tommy John surgery and other sports related injuries.

ATLANTA (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Jason Colleran, Founder of The Perfect Arm company, will be launching his first campaign this spring for his award winning throwing support sleeve. The Perfect Arm product made its first appearance last January at the 2020 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), the largest baseball convention in the world, and won "Best of Show" for the most innovative baseball product.
This company is on the fast track to success after they were announced winners by Collegiate Baseball Newspaper. The throwing arm sleeve is already becoming a staple in SEC and other college and high school baseball programs as their primary workload management tool. This product is gaining national attention among medical professionals, coaches, athletes, and parents. The support sleeve is currently the only wearable workload management tool that has objective data showing it significantly reduces elbow and shoulder stress for baseball pitchers. This is the first of its kind to be developed and introduced to the sports industry with hopes of finally being able to prevent rotator cuff injuries and career ending Tommy John surgeries that have cost Major League Baseball hundreds of millions.
Dr. Lawrence Lemak, Founder of ASMI & the National Center of Sports Safety reviewed the biomechanics abstract conducted by Motus Global on this product and stated that: "The data shows that this prototype could definitely have an impact in reducing throwing and overuse injuries." The abstract concludes that this protective throwing sleeve can be used for injury prevention, workload management, rehabilitative return to throw programs, post injury/surgery, and also during regular play to significantly reduce stress on the throwing arm for baseball and other sports
Despite the increase in technological advancements and attempts to monitor pitch counts, the current UCL epidemic continues to rise. Tommy John cases have increased 700% in the last decade, according to Dr. Andrews, Founder of American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) - with over 60% of these cases being performed on young athletes ages 15-19. Baseball has doubled in revenue in the last decade and the industry is one of the highest grossing sports in the U.S. This allure will continue to attract young athletes, create more competition and showcasing, furthering the predicament of the industry losing money, professional athletes, and future athletes. Colleran stated, "There are helmets, elbow guards, groin protectors and other baseball protective gear, but nothing for the throwing arm, the one thing that will keep you in the game." There are several new wearable technologies being used in effort to track pitchers data, but these won't be able to help decrease stress during the process.
"The Perfect Arm definitely shows promising uses for not only rehab professionals, but performance coaches. I foresee this device ushering a new era of health and performance for throwing athletes." Dr. Ryan Balmes, Owner of ENDVR Health, Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics, and Sports Physical Therapy. The Perfect Arm offers athletes a viable solution, that utilizes MuscleWeb Technology, the first technology to mimic natural and dynamic musculoskeletal function - acting as an external muscular system to reinforce movement, increase velocity, and reduce stress to both the elbow and the shoulder. This sleeve is a "total game changer" as said by several collegiate coaches.
The Perfect Arm company is owned by Jason Colleran, a former athlete, suffered arm injuries for over 10 years before losing his career. His personal story behind this product is motivating and compelling. In short, he dedicated his life to baseball, and losing it all made him adamant to find solutions to help other athletes avoid this fate. He spent the last 20 years cultivating relationships, building his reputation, and his career as a Biomechanics Consultant for medical professionals and professional athletes. Colleran specializes in working hands on with injured athletes, and integrating Muscle Activation Techniques along with other modalities to identify and correct neuromuscular dysfunction. His Sports Performance facility in Atlanta is his lab where he collected years of data and feedback from athletes wearing his prototypes - enabling him to perfect and patent his design. The Perfect Arm company located in Atlanta, GA is a leading new sports company to help athletes around the world with their innovative and safety conscience products. http://www.theperfectarm.com website has a selection of products and additional research information.

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Tommy John Baseball Throwing Sleeve

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The Quinism Foundation has sent correspondence to Evan Berland, at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Global Public Health, calling on GSK to take appropriate action to protect the health of asymptomatic U.S. travelers, including proposing further changes to the "Limitation of Use" section of the U.S. Prescribing Information for Krintafel, to better emphasize that the drug is not indicated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for presumptive anti-relapse therapy [1].
"Since the 2018 U.S. approval of Krintafel for prevention of relapse of P. vivax infection in those receiving appropriate antimalarial therapy for acute P. vivax infection," wrote Remington Nevin, MD, MPH, DrPH, executive director of The Quinism Foundation, "the drug has been widely recommended for off-label use in presumptive anti-relapse therapy among asymptomatic U.S. travelers, including in published recommendations by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."
"Although the prevention of relapse of P. vivax malaria infection and presumptive anti-relapse therapy of asymptomatic travelers are clearly separate and distinct indications," Dr. Nevin noted, "CDC recommendations nonetheless confuse these terms, and even state erroneously use of Krintafel in asymptomatic U.S. travelers for presumptive anti-relapse therapy 'is consistent with FDA labeling'."
In his correspondence, Dr. Nevin noted that in a "Dear Health Care Provider" letter, dated February 6, 2020 [2], GSK released data from a recent clinical trial that demonstrates that tafenoquine lacks efficacy in preventing P. vivax relapse when used with antimalarial drugs other than chloroquine. Dr. Nevin noted that the proposed change in the indication for Krintafel as described by GSK in its "Dear Health Care Provider Letter", which would limit the use of the drug to co-administration with chloroquine only, has critical safety implications for use of the drug by asymptomatic U.S. travelers.
"CDC recommendations for Krintafel to be co-administered with other drugs, such as atovaquone-proguanil and doxycycline that are commonly used by asymptomatic U.S. travelers for the prophylaxis of malaria," [3] Dr. Nevin wrote, would be "clearly at odds with the proposed change in indication for Krintafel, which would limit the use of the drug to co-administration with chloroquine only, and presumably only at appropriate doses for treatment of acute P. vivax infection."
"Given that tafenoquine has been demonstrated to lack efficacy in preventing P. vivax relapse when used with antimalarial drugs other than chloroquine," Dr. Nevin noted, "current CDC recommendations for use of Krintafel with other drugs in presumptive anti-relapse therapy may endanger asymptomatic U.S. travelers by placing them at risk of acute malaria from failed elimination of dormant hypnozoites. Consequently, GSK must take appropriate action to better emphasize that approved use of Krintafel is limited to those receiving appropriate antimalarial therapy for acute P. vivax infection and that the drug is NOT indicated for presumptive anti-relapse therapy."
Dr. Nevin concluded his letter by recommending removal of the ambiguous term 'radical cure' from the U.S. Prescribing Information to reduce the risk of confusion between prevention of relapse and presumptive anti-relapse therapy.
"Tafenoquine, originally developed by the U.S. Army, is a member of a class of antimalarial drug known as 8-aminoquinolines found during World War II-era studies to be uniformly neurotoxic," said Dr. Nevin. "A leading researcher involved in testing of this class of drug in rhesus monkeys has noted 'all of nearly one hundred and forty 8-aminoquinolines examined... produce rather remarkable and highly specific lesions in the central nervous system [CNS].'" [4] "Publicly-available data support a conclusion that tafenoquine shares the liability to CNS neurotoxicity of related 8-aminoquinolines," said Dr. Nevin.
About The Quinism Foundation
The Quinism Foundation, founded in January 2018, in White River Junction, Vermont, promotes and supports education and research on quinism, the family of medical disorders caused by exposure to quinoline drugs, including mefloquine and tafenoquine.
Dr. Nevin is a board-certified occupational medicine and preventive medicine physician and former U.S. Army medical officer and epidemiologist. He is author of more than 30 scientific publications on malaria and the quinoline antimalarials.
1. GSK. Krintafel (Tafenoquine) U.S. Prescribing Information. July 2018. 
2. GSK. Dear Health Care Provider Letter. February 6, 2020. 
3. CDC. Guidance for Using Tafenoquine for Prevention and Antirelapse Therapy for Malaria – United States, 2019. MMWR. 2019;68(46):1062-1068. 
4. Schmidt IG, Schmidt LH. Neurotoxicity of the 8-aminoquinolines. III. The effects of pentaquine,isopentaquine, primaquine, and pamaquine on the central nervous system of the rhesus monkey. Journal of neuropathology and experimental neurology. 1951;10(3):231-254.

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The U.S. Army celebrates the U.S. approval of tafenoquine (photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command)

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Meridian Clinical Research, a leading investigative research network, is a finalist to win the 2020 Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) award for Best Clinical Trial Site. Meridian is also the largest member of Platinum Research Network, which is a finalist for the Best Clinical Trial Network award. These nominations were the result of two voting rounds, and winners will be announced at the World Vaccine Congress in Washington, D.C. in early April.
The nomination comes as Meridian has experienced its largest ever year for vaccine and infectious disease study enrollment. "We're the partner of choice for many high-volume and specialized vaccine trials," said Nicole Osborn, CEO. "2020 will be a crucial year for novel vaccine development. We've expanded our network, reinforced our in-house quality programs, and scaled up our processes to prepare for significant demand."
As of mid-February, the CDC reported that influenza activity is still widespread in 47 states. The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is also drawing greater attention in the U.S.
Meridian conducted clinical trials for Zika virus and anthrax vaccines in the past year. In 2015, Meridian also ran a Phase I study for the Ebola vaccine when the outbreak affected the Democratic Republic of Congo. Osborn said the spread of Zika and Ebola spurred many to ask Meridian about clinical trials.
"Our current patients and people naive to research are asking about coronavirus and the vaccine development process," said Osborn. "Whenever there's an outbreak, it gives healthcare providers an opportunity to educate people about the importance of clinical research. We encourage people to call us or talk to their doctors to learn more about the process."
People interested in current studies and the research process can contact a Meridian call center — (402) 934-7563 in the Midwest and (912) 623-2240 for the South and East Coast.
To learn more about Meridian's vaccine experience, visit mcrmed.com/vaccine. To view current studyand career opportunities at its locations across the U.S., visit mcrmed.com.
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ABOUT MERIDIAN CLINICAL RESEARCH 
Meridian Clinical Research partners with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to research new pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and diagnostics that could improve human health and wellbeing. Founded in 1999, Meridian is headquartered at a dedicated research center in Omaha, NE, and conducts Phase I-IV studies at investigative sites across North America. Meridian supports research across numerous therapeutic areas and specializes in high-volume vaccine trials. For more information, visit http://www.mcrmed.com.

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Close to 100 business and community leaders from Orange and Sullivan counties gathered to discuss current and future development in the region and the need to improve mobility for enhanced safety and economic stability. The Feb. 26 event, "Driving Our Region's Prosperity: Mobility as a Catalyst for Economic Development" at West Hills Country Club was hosted by 17-Forward-86, a coalition advocating for a third lane east and west on Route 17 to enable future designation as Interstate 86.
"We're so pleased to have so many of our colleagues join us today," said Michael Lawler, director of 17-Forward-86 and partner of Checkmate Strategies. "This impressive showing demonstrates the growing support for widening Route 17, to ensure our infrastructure is able to handle the added capacity from the many significant investments in our region."
Lawler moderated a diverse panel with representatives of business, economic development, health care and law enforcement who all agreed improving mobility is paramount to the safety, quality of life and economic well-being of the Hudson Valley and Sullivan Catskills.
"With so many exciting developments underway in our region, we simply cannot wait any longer to make this critical upgrade to Route 17," said Maureen Halahan, president and CEO, Orange County Partnership, and co-chair of 17-Forward-86. "There is tremendous support for this project and we must move forward."
Halahan pointed to Legoland, which is building a $500 million theme park off Route 17 in the Town of Goshen and is expected to open July 4. Also in Goshen, Amy's Kitchen is constructing a 390,000-square-foot factory where the organic, vegetarian food maker plans to employ some 700 people. These and other projects in Orange and Sullivan counties are expected to attract millions of visitors to local roads – further necessitating the need for a third lane on Route 17.
Joining Halahan on the panel were Marc Baez, president and CEO, Sullivan County Partnership and co-chair, 17-Forward-86; Scott Batulis, president and CEO, Greater Hudson Valley Health System, Middletown; Chief Deputy Dennis Barry, Orange County Sheriff's Office; David Kohlasch, general manager, Kartrite Resort and Indoor Water Park, Monticello; and Randy Resnick, owner, Bernie's Holiday Restaurant, Resnick and Penguin Energy, and Liberty Market, Sullivan County. "This is a crucial point in our campaign to widen Route 17," said Baez. "We cannot afford to keep kicking this project down the road. This is critical for our region ... for our future."
Batulis pointed to the rapid growth of the health system and expansion plans for Orange Regional Medical Center, noting that "we need the infrastructure to support that growth." He also cited the importance of mobility on Route 17 for the 100,000 patients who visit the emergency rooms annually. "Every minute counts – there is no time for delay."
Chief Barry agreed, adding that, as first responders, officers see first-hand the dangers traffic tie-ups pose. "When we're dealing with life-or-death situations, seconds matter. We need to ensure our first responders are able to move quickly and freely, and improving mobility along Route 17 will help in those efforts."
The threats of traffic also take a toll on visitors, who continue to flock to the Sullivan Catskills for its beauty and offerings but dread the stop-and-go trip. "At our restaurants, the talk around the table tends to be traffic-related," said Resnick. "This project is a long time coming. And it's not just for Orange County – it's for Sullivan County, too. It's about two counties working together for a common good. This is our future."
The Kartrite, which opened in April 2019, has already exceeded expectations in terms of visitors, said Kohlasch. "We've hosted 200,000 guests and this year we'll probably double that," Kohlasch said. "This project is critical for our long-term success."
17-Forward-86 members shared details about the growing campaign to widen Route 17 and their efforts to get funding for it. The coalition is seeking $500 million from New York State and has been engaging state legislators to secure funding in the Department of Transportation's upcoming capital plan to implement recommendations in a 2013 capacity study issued by NYSDOT. The 2013 study, funded with $1 million secured by U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer, found that congestion on Route 17 will worsen and development in the region necessitates an additional lane/added capacity. The DOT's next capital plan is expected to begin April 1, 2020 and be funded by state and federal funds.
In May 2019, the DOT issued a request for expressions of interest for an engineering firm to begin a scoping and preliminary review process and later selected the firm WSP. The work is part of a $5 million Planning and Environmental Linkage study (PEL), which includes identifying priority locations and conducting environmental assessments and preliminary engineering. Funding for the PEL study was committed as part of the state's 2018-2019 budget.
About 17-Forward-86 
17-Forward-86 was established in August 2018 by a dedicated group of advocates who support the widening of Route 17. The coalition comprises more than 200 members of economic development groups, construction trades, tourism groups and energy companies who share a common vision for expanding the capacity of Route 17 to strengthen the economic well-being of the Hudson Valley and Sullivan Catskills. To learn more, visit http://www.17forward86.org.

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SELF-AFFIRMED GRAS Dynamine, is a rapid-onset energy and focus ingredient that increases perceived energy, alertness, productivity and motivation to perform mental tasks. Like Teacrine, Dynamine may amplify feelings of energy, mood and focus by activating dopamine receptors and other key neurotransmitters, inhibiting adenosine receptors, all without elevating heart rate or blood pressure.
There have been numerous studies on compounds which may enhance the beneficial effects of caffeine on energy, mood/motivation and focus. Recently, a landmark clinical trial was conducted at a major Division I university to investigate Dynamine's potential pharmacokinetic interaction with caffeine and Teacrine. Remarkably, researchers discovered that Dynamine extended caffeine's half-life and increased its area under the curve approximately two-fold. The reverse was not true (i.e. caffeine did not alter Dynamine's pharmacokinetics). In addition, researchers also discovered that co-administration of Teacrine and Dynamine increased the half-life of caffeine approximately three-fold.
Collectively, these data have widespread implications for product formulations that utilize these compounds and suggest that lower doses of caffeine may be used in products containing Dynamine. Future studies are needed to confirm these effects and refine dosage recommendations.
Matt Titlow, CEO of Compound Solutionscommented: "We're excited and enthusiastic about the remarkable new Dynamine-Caffeine pharmacokinetic clinical study results, and implications for all stakeholders from brand owners to consumers! Given the surge of interest in amplifying the efficacy of caffeine, while minimizing adverse or undesirable effects in the healthy energy, cognitive performance, brain health product categories, these new data provides support for either driving more efficacy out of a given dose of caffeine, or lowering caffeine doses while maintaining or improving its wide-ranging benefits," Matt concluded.
Compound Solutions is the go-to company representing and distributing unique, patented nutraceutical ingredients that improve the health and performance of individuals. CSI supplies effective, science-based, ingredients to sports nutrition, functional food and nutraceutical manufacturers. We are committed to building and maintaining long-term relationships with our global customers and suppliers.
If you are attending Natural Products Expo West from March 5-7,2020, reach out to us at jdeustua@compoundsolutions.com if you would like to schedule a meeting with our sales or marketing team! Or simply stop by booth # 3983 and chat with us about Dynamine and the rest of our trademarked and patented ingredients.
The structure/function claims appearing in CSI marketing materials are for informational purposes only. Customers should review relevant data and arrive to their own determinations regarding whether specific structure/function claims are properly substantiated based on their own formulations. Ultimately, the Customer is responsible for the claims that they make on their product(s) and should review all claims with their legal counsel prior to making the claim(s).
**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Attainia, the market leader in cloud-based software for medical equipment planning, announced that Sovereign Healthcare has selected Attainia's new equipment planning solution to manage their fast growing, high-volume medical equipment planning needs for their ASC (ambulatory surgery center) projects.
"We're thrilled to have Sovereign Healthcare use Attainia as an essential tool in the planning process for their ambulatory surgery centers," said DJ Chhabra, Attainia CEO and chairman of the board. "Their partnership enhances our product and our presence in the ASC market."
Attainia provides the only cloud-based, collaborative platform that allows equipment planners, medical space designers, architects and consultants to work together, simultaneously, on high-dollar, ASC capital medical equipment projects. With pre-built equipment templates for ORs and complete surgical suites, Attainia's new equipment planning application is a powerful tool that uniquely meets the needs of ASC planning, design and construction professionals.

Attainia's collaborative environment for equipment planning teams ensures processes are efficient and accurate, which dramatically reduces project variations and virtually eliminates expensive change orders.

Attainia provides the industry's only integrated furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) product supplier catalog that supports the enforcement of organizational standards with more than 3,200 suppliers that feature more than 63,000 products.

Because Attainia provides visibility into all planned capital equipment requests, the ability to negotiate volume discounts with suppliers and group purchasing organizations is greatly enhanced.

"We are currently developing several new ASCs in Arizona and California, and we are using Attainia's new equipment planning solution to help us ensure that we drive the right equipment standards that help us accelerate our planning process," said Jeremy Hogue, president of Sovereign Healthcare. "Using the Attainia tools, we'll be able to provide our partner health systems and physicians the world-class service and solutions they have come to expect from Sovereign Healthcare."
Sovereign Healthcare has been able to effectively provide necessary guidance and standards around equipment planning for its internal operations using the Attainia platform. In addition, Sovereign is utilizing Attainia for planning two projects with target occupancy dates of early and middle 2020. The standardized templates and processes through these projects allow Sovereign to replicate best-in-industry practices for future projects, small or large.
"Sovereign's strive to push boundaries within their own organization and within the ASC market, along with Attainia's driving strategy to constantly innovate and reimagine healthcare processes, has proven to be a perfect match," Chhabra said. "We look forward to many years of working with the Sovereign team and for their contributions to enhancing our platform."
About Attainia 
With more than 1,000 member hospitals, Attainia is the most widely used medical equipment planning, budgeting, and analytics software for healthcare capital equipment planning and routine replacement. Attainia supports informed healthcare capital asset decisions by providing real-time insights, project management support, and powerful collaboration solutions in a cloud-based software platform. For more information, visit Attainia.com.
About Sovereign Healthcare 
Sovereign Healthcare is a leading operator of ambulatory surgery centers in the Southwest U.S., with a focus on Southern California and Arizona. Sovereign partners with physicians, hospitals and health systems and provides hands-on management and strategic leadership. In addition, Sovereign is involved in the management of large physician specialist practices and leads alignment initiatives for those physicians with hospitals and health systems, including service-line co-management programs among others. Sovereign's ability to provide senior-level executive management, strategic guidance and hands-on involvement has resulted in market-leading performance for its affiliated surgery centers and physicians' groups. For more information, visit sovereignhealthcare.net.

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NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Robert Pugach, MD, Pacific Coast Urology in Los Alamitos CA, has been designated as a UroLift Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Pugach has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.
Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.
The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.
"We are proud to name Dr. Robert Pugach as a UroLift Center of Excellence and provider of care for men with enlarged prostate symptoms using the UroLift System treatment," said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit. "The UroLift System is a safe and effective treatment that allows physicians to treat men in-office under local anesthesia, so they can experience lasting symptom relief within days after receiving treatment."
Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.
Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.
About the UroLift System 
The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.urolift.com.
About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology 
A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.neotract.com.
About Teleflex Incorporated 
Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.
Teleflex is the home of Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rusch, UroLift and Weck – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose
For Teleflex Incorporated: 
Jake Elguicze, 610.948.2836 
Treasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations
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Nicole Osmer, 650.454.0504 nicole@healthandcommerce.com
*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction 
1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study 
2.McVary, J Sex Med 2016
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At the very heart of Korea's Coronavirus Outbreak is the Shincheonji religious group where being ill was no deterent to mandatory attendance in crowded conditions at the church in Daegu, South Korea. There, a parishioner easily spread it to the thousands who are now sickened with the disease.
In America, we too have our gathering places where one can expect to meet up with the flu and other communicable diseases. Grocery stores, the workplace, concerts, anywhere people congregate in close proximity.
Super spreaders are not only carriers of a particular disease, but it's their habits that contribute to their ability to infect others. Openly sneezing and coughing or simply touching and leaving the virus behind will spread an airborne disease like the Covid-19 Virus to everyone in the immediate vicinity.
"These bad habits must be broken and people need to speak up when a mother allows her sick child to openly cough and sneeze with no coverage while in line at your local drug store," says Todd West, owner of First Aid Global LLC. "These bad habits, more than anything else will almost assuredly give you the flu if you allow it to happen. That's where masks come in as a most helpful device. Sick persons especially need to dawn a mask in order to keep the virus contained therein. And those who aren't yet affected need to understand that wearing a mask and glovesmade from latex or nitrile will deter you from touching your own face, something we tend to do unconsciously at least 3 to 6 times per minute."
These are all helpful tips for avoiding viral transmission, but in the face of a government lockdown of vital public information, we need to be smart about protecting ourselves and our families. Not only has the CDC stated that masks won't help you but it's been learned that the government has eliminated many of the positions and agencies responsible for keeping our population safe during an outbreak. Stifling the flow of information will only serve to frustrate and confuse citizens so it is up to each of us to prepare for the inevitability of a pandemic.
"If the Covid-19 Virus takes hold here in the states, you can expect your life to change dramatically and not for just two weeks, but for two years," Mr. West says. "We recommend that you stock up on long-term storage food and water and have an extra supply of your prescription medications. This is not a time to panic but a time to prepare. Wash your hands often, use hand sanitizers whenever possible, have a supply of masks and gloves and limit your exposure to those we consider super spreaders."

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Fauzia Khanani, Principal Architect and Founder of Studio Fōr, an award-winning architecture and interior design practice based in New York City, was appointed Co-Chair of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York Social Science and Architecture Committee effective January 1, 2020. She will serve the two-year term with Co-Chair Eve Klein, an architect, strategic planner and doctoral candidate in Environmental Psychology advancing diversity and inclusion. Klein co-founded the committee in 2016 with outgoing Co-Chair Melissa Marsh, Founder of PLASTARC.
The committees of AIA New York are the foundations from which the Chapter positions itself in the field of architecture, whether through discussion, advocacy, policy making and development, event and exhibition planning, or other endeavors. Committees meet monthly, usually at the Center for Architecture. AIA members, AIA associate members, and the general public are all welcome to participate.
Since its founding, the Social Science and Architecture Committee at the AIANY chapter has brought together professionals and students from architecture and social science fields to discuss best practices and facilitate public programs. These meetings, workshops, think-tank dinners and panel discussions offer a place and time to exchange ideas related to social science and architecture collaborations, environmental design research, and other topics. 
Khanani has been an active member in the AIANY Social Science and Architecture Committee since the co-founders developed their idea in 2015. She has created programming, moderated panels and facilitated workshops. "Like my architecture practice, the committee is a place where my two degrees cross over," says Khanani, who received a Master of Architecture degree from the University of California Berkeley after earning a B.A. in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
She continues to be influenced by her previous career in social science research and public health, which has shaped how Studio Fōr approaches architecture. Using case studies, focus groups, surveys, and other in-depth social science research tools in the client-discovery phase of a project allows Studio Fōr to create innovative, well-informed designs that address functional and aesthetic client needs. An awareness of how materials, colors, light, and textures affect human behavior also helps her to create spaces that promote change, healing, and a sense of inspiration.
"We spend a significant amount of time in the initial stages of a project, getting to know our clients through in-depth research," Khanani explains. "We want to know as much as we can about our clients, their goals and expectations, and what makes them unique, since this really influences the end product and ultimately affects their quality of life."
Klein and Marsh say of the committee, "The Social Science and Architecture Committee serves as a forum for thought leaders in architecture, anthropology, psychology, health care, hospitality, and real estate who are looking to understand how these fields can respond to design challenges of the future. The Committee aims to remedy this disconnect by facilitating the development of stronger links between architecture and other fields of expertise that can inform better design."

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On Friday, April 17, the Phoenix Foundation of Maryland, a Frederick based non-profit, will host the 2nd Annual Recovery Education Classic Golf Tournament. The Phoenix Foundation of Maryland will establish a state-recognized recovery high school for individuals who struggle with alcohol and drug abuse in Frederick, MD.
The golf tournament will host keynote speakers, lunch, 50/50 raffle, and many other contests, all to benefit the Phoenix Foundation of Maryland. The money raised will go directly towards the mission of opening up a recovery high school in Frederick, MD in August 2020 in downtown Frederick. Your sponsorship dollars are an investment in our community!
The public is encouraged to attend this event. For more information about the event, connect with Phoenix Foundation of Maryland on Facebook and Instagram. 

Where: Musket Ridge Golf Club, 3555 Brethren Church Rd., Myersville, MD 21773

When: April 17, 2020, 7:30-2:30 PM

Who: Golfers

Fee: $150/golfer, $550/foursome (includes range, cart, golf, golfer gifts, lunch, drinks)

To schedule interviews leading up to the event and day of the event, contact Heather Whitcomb of Phoenix Foundation of Maryland, heather@phoenixfoundationmd.org.
To sponsor or register to play, visit: http://www.musketridge.com/phoenix
About the Phoenix Foundation of MD 
The Phoenix Foundation of Maryland will establish a state-recognized recovery high school for individuals who struggle with alcohol and drug abuse in Frederick, MD at 117 E. Church St., Frederick, MD in August 2020. http://www.phoenixfoundationmd.org


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Mount Sinai researchers have designed an artificial intelligence model that can determine whether lower back pain is acute or chronic by scouring doctors' notes within electronic medical records, an approach that can help to treat patients more accurately, according to a study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research in February.
About 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain in their lifetime; it is the most common cause of job-related disability. Many argue that prescribing opioids for lower back pain contributed to the opioid crisis; thus, determining the quality of lower back pain in clinical practice could provide an effective tool not only to improve the management of lower back pain but also to curb unnecessary opioid prescriptions.
Acute and chronic lower back pain are different conditions with different treatments. However, they are coded in electronic health records with the same code and can be differentiated only by retrospective reviews of the patient's chart, which includes the review of clinical notes.
The single code for two different conditions prevents appropriate billing and therapy recommendations, including different return-to-work scenarios. The artificial intelligence model in this study, the first of its kind, could be used to improve the accuracy of coding, billing, and therapy for patients with lower back pain.
The researchers used 17,409 clinical notes for 16,715 patients to train artificial intelligence models to determine the severity of lower back pain.
"Several studies have documented increases in medication prescriptions and visits to physicians, physical therapists, and chiropractors for lower back pain episodes," said Ismail Nabeel, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "This study is important because artificial intelligence can potentially more accurately distinguish whether the pain is acute or chronic, which would determine whether a patient should return to normal activities quickly or rest and schedule follow-up visits with a physician. This study also has implications for diagnosis, treatment, and billing purposes in other musculoskeletal conditions, such as the knee, elbow, and shoulder pain, where the medical codes also do not differentiate by pain level and acuity."
This research was funded by Pilot Projects Research Training Program of the NY and NJ Education and Research Center (ERC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health grant # T42 OH 008422, Hasso Plattner Foundation and NVIDIA.
About the Mount Sinai Health System
The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City's largest academic medical system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. Mount Sinai is a national and international source of unrivaled education, translational research and discovery, and collaborative clinical leadership ensuring that we deliver the highest quality care—from prevention to treatment of the most serious and complex human diseases. The Health System includes more than 7,200 physicians and features a robust and continually expanding network of multispecialty services, including more than 400 ambulatory practice locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, and Long Island. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report's "Honor Roll" of the Top 20 Best Hospitals in the country and the Icahn School of Medicine as one of the Top 20 Best Medical Schools in country. Mount Sinai Health System hospitals are consistently ranked regionally by specialty by U.S. News & World Report.
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