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ALS TDI Launches ALS Trial Navigator: A Revolutionary Platform to Simplify Access to Clinical Trials
The ALS Therapy Development Insitute (ALS TDI) has announced the beta launch of the ALS Trial Navigator. This innovative set of tools is designed to guide people with ALS and caregivers through the process of finding and understanding ALS clinical trials – with the ultimate goal of personalizing the search process and helping users make informed decisions about participation in trials. - February 29, 2024 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Pennington Biomedical’s Dr. John Kirwan and Dr. Philip Schauer Among the Key Investigators for the 12-Year Study on the Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Type 2 Diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes who underwent bariatric surgery achieved much better long-term blood glucose control compared to people who received medical management plus lifestyle interventions, according to a new study published in JAMA, or Journal of the American Medical Association, and funded by the National institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of The National Institutes of Health. - February 29, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Fast Pace Health: Expanding to Improve Access to Mental Health Care
Fast Pace Health is focused on improving mental health in the communities they serve. They recently added an additional mental health nurse practitioner to their team. - February 28, 2024 - Fast Pace Health
Carisk® Partners Welcomes George Rusu to Its Board of Directors
Reinforcing Its Commitment to Innovation and Strategic Vision - February 28, 2024 - Carisk Partners
IVIEW Announces Presentation of Positive Topline Results in Phase II Clinical Study of IVIEW-1201 for the Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis at ARVO 2024
IVIEW Therapeutics Inc. announces to present the positive topline result in the Phase II Clinical Study of IVIEW-1201 for the Treatment of Bacterial Conjunctivitis in the upcoming 2024 ARVO (The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology) national meeting in Seattle, WA. The Presentation... - February 28, 2024 - iView Therapeutics Inc.
Patient Advocacy Groups Join Patients Rising to Urge Congress to Address Physician Payment Cuts
Today, Patients Rising, along with 22 other patient advocacy groups, submitted a letter to U.S. Congressional leaders urging them to reverse Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts that threaten to destabilize the Medicare system and force patients’ trusted medical providers to scale back... - February 27, 2024 - Patients Rising
Breaking the Silence Spring Summit Returns on March 4, 2024
The highly-anticipated Breaking the Silence Spring Summit returns March 4, 2024 11am-6pm EST - February 27, 2024 - Unsilenced Voices
Ascent Equity Group Partners with Sam Moon Group to Acquire Metropark Square in The Woodlands, Texas
Ascent Equity Group, a leading real estate investment firm founded by three physicians, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Sam Moon Group on Metropark Square, a prime retail and entertainment complex located in The Woodlands, Texas. - February 26, 2024 - Ascent Equity Group
Future Horizons Releases "Be a Friend: PEERspective on Autism"
Award-winning author Jennifer M. Schmidt strongly believes that education about autism can create a more empathetic and kind environment for all students to grow. As an educator for over 25 years she continues to help students through her innovative PEERspective Learning Approach. Sara Woolf... - February 26, 2024 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Ideal Male Labs’ Physician Ari Magill, MD Announces Landmark Opening of Its New Manufacturing Facility in Missouri
Ideal Male’s men's health specialist Dr. Ari Magill announced today the opening of a new dietary supplement production facility in Fenton, Missouri. This American-made facility will focus on creating premium supplements to support men's health and wellbeing. "I'm thrilled to open this... - February 23, 2024 - Ideal Male Labs LLC
Carisk® Partners Welcomes Danielle Lisenbey to Its Board of Directors
Reinforcing Its Commitment to Operational Excellence - February 23, 2024 - Carisk Partners
New Research Findings Show That Life Span Can be Increased by Making Cells Less Efficient at Producing Energy
Pennington Biomedical Researchers Looking for New Ways to Improve Life Span and Health During Aging - February 23, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Cris Cyborg Returns to Boxing with Green Bay Fight Night Main Event April 27
16x MMA Grand Slam Champion will be returning to the sport of Professional Boxing April 27 as she steps into the ring as the main event of Rough House Promotions: Green Bay Fight Night Cris Cyborg the current Bellator MMA Champion last competed in MMA at Bellator 300 where she scored a 1st round... - February 22, 2024 - Cris Cyborg
Cayman Chemical Introduces LipidLaunch™, Expands Portfolio of Lipid Nanoparticle Research Tools to Support Advances in RNA Therapies
Cayman Chemical introduces the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) research tools for academic, pharma, and biotech researchers worldwide. The LipidLaunch™ product line helps researchers pursue LNPs for the delivery of nucleic acid therapies in untold health applications, ranging from vaccine development to cancer and cell or gene therapies. - February 22, 2024 - Cayman Chemical Company
New Screening Tool Saving Lives: Metamor Team Developing Tool to Catch Cancer Earlier
A new partnership between a Pennington Biomedical physician-researcher at the Metamor Institute and an LSU School of Medicine oncologist has already saved women’s lives in southeast Louisiana. More than 60,000 women are diagnosed with endometrial cancer each year, a number that includes... - February 22, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Collective Impact Fuels Change in Maternal Health - More Than 150 Maternal Health Professionals Join Forces to Create Maternal Health Playbook
Esteemed maternal health professionals in partnership with the de Beaumont Foundation and the Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center (MHLIC) today announce the release of the highly anticipated book, The Practical Playbook III: Working Together to Improve Maternal Health. This... - February 21, 2024 - Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center
innoviHealth® Acquires MedAbbrev.com®, the Premier Reference Tool for Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations
Recent Deal Further Expands innoviHealth’s Trusted Suite of Medical Technology Software and Services MedAbbrev is Available as a Stand-alone Product, Embedded in innoviHealth’s HCC Coder Pro and also in the Find-A-Code Solution - February 21, 2024 - innoviHealth
Swedish Medical Center Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ by Fortune and PINC AI™
Swedish demonstrated better patient outcomes associated with cardiac care, while operating more efficiently and at a lower cost. - February 21, 2024 - Swedish Medical Center
Researchers Combine Modern Equipment for Increased Precision in Body Composition Analysis
Pennington Biomedical Professor of Metabolism and Body Composition Dr. Steven Heymsfield is part of a team of researchers who confirm the results in the study: "Generative Deep Learning Furthers the Understanding of Local Distributions of Fat and Muscle on Body Shape and Health Using 3D Surface Scans." - February 21, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Sonya Shoemaker as Regional Sales Manager Southeast for CNC Cabinetry
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of executive search firm Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful recruitment by its Executive Recruiter, Ben Durshimer, of Sonya Shoemaker as Regional Sales Manager Southeast for CNC Cabinetry. Jennifer Young, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, is excited to welcome Sonya as a key member of the regional leadership team. - February 21, 2024 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Learn More About Summer Camp at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA is Offering Summer Camp Information Sessions This Spring - February 20, 2024 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Ranked #1 Hospital in the Nation for 2nd Consecutive Year for Major Orthopedic Surgery in Medical Excellence and Patient Safety Rankings
For the second year in a row, Black Hills Surgical Hospital (BHSH) has been ranked as the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Medical Excellence by CareChex®. BHSH has also been ranked as the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Patient Safety – achieving the nation’s top ranking in both categories. - February 19, 2024 - Black Hills Surgical Hospital
KPi-Tech Services Unveils Refreshed Logo in Celebration of 8 Years of Innovation and Growth
New design reflects commitment to innovation and growth in technology landscape. - February 19, 2024 - KPi-Tech Services
Antiquesmart - The New Way of Buying Old Things
Local Group Creates Unique App for The Antique Community A local group comprised of individuals from the Kenosha area has joined forces with Zetaton, a Milwaukee-based leading technology development company, to unveil a groundbreaking solution tailored to the antique community. Introducing... - February 19, 2024 - Zetaton
WORxK Solutions Launches the Black Health Summit - Addressing Critical Health Topics in Celebration of Black History Month
Dr. Kristy Taylor, a Certified Career and Master Mindset Life Coach, and Founder of WORxK Solutions, LLC, alongside Transformative Wellness and Spiritual Coach, Angela Johnson, are poised to host The Black Health Summit on February 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This virtual event is... - February 18, 2024 - WORxK Solutions, LLC
Special Kids Special Families Celebrates 25 Years Serving the Pikes Peak Region with Bowl for the Green Event
Special Kids Special Families has been serving the Pikes Peak Region in Colorado for 25 years. This year's anniversary festivities include their 15th Annual Bowl-A-Rama event to help raise funds for program for individuals with disabilities. - February 17, 2024 - Special Kids Special Families
Free Vision Screenings for Area Children in Need
Lions World Vision Institute Foundation is expanding its Pediatric Vision Program beyond the classroom into the community due to funding from the State of Florida Department of Health. LWVI is offering a series of free vision screenings, exams, and glasses to anyone in the community aged 5-17. The... - February 17, 2024 - Lions World Vision Institute
Future Horizons Releases "The Hidden Curriculum, 25th Anniversary Edition"
Brenda Smith Myles, PhD, is a former professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas, and the recipient of the Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Professional Award and the Princeton Fellowship Award, among others. Melissa L. Trautman, MSEd, is a gifted special education teacher with many years of experience working with autistic children. Ronda L. Schelvan, MS, has worked for over 30 years in the field of special education, with excellent results. - February 17, 2024 - Future Horizons, Inc.
How Do Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss Affect Aging? Study Currently Looking for Participants.
The DiAL-Health study will help determine how intermittent fasting and calorie counting can improve a person’s “healthspan.” - February 17, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Trademark Application Filed for Moderation February by Folly Beach Business Owner; Website Launched
Folly Beach, SC Business Owner Creates Moderation February - February 16, 2024 - Moderation Movement
For Good, For All. The Gateway Family YMCA Launches 2024 Annual Support Campaign.
YMCA Launches Annual Campaign to Support Community Needs and YMCA Financial Assistance - February 16, 2024 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Updated Edition of the “Handbook of Obesity,” Edited by Former Pennington Biomedical Executive Directors Dr. George Bray and Dr. Claude Bouchard, Now Available
The two-volume set of the “Handbook of Obesity,” edited by former Pennington Biomedical Research Center Executive Directors Dr. George Bray and Dr. Claude Bouchard, was recently published by Routledge and CRC Press. In addition to Drs. Bray and Bouchard, Pennington Biomedical Executive... - February 16, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Insurance Association Offers 2024 MDRT Discounted Membership
Insurance agents and brokers joining or renewing membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable (MDRT) can take advantage of a special 2024 membership discount being offered by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Our organization exists solely to advocate and... - February 16, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Pennington Biomedical Encouraging "Small Shifts" for Big Improvements in Health and Nutrition
Small shifts, such as choosing a piece of fruit over a sugary treat or taking a 10-minute walk after work rather than dropping onto the couch can have a lasting impact on health over time. - February 16, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Alpine Dental of Rockwall Celebrates National Children's Dental Health Month: 7 Essential Tips for Parents
Alpine Dental of Rockwall celebrates National Children's Dental Health Month this February by providing parents with vital information into best taking care of their children's oral health. As part of their commitment to the community, Dr. Anish Reddy and his team are presenting at Nebbie Williams... - February 15, 2024 - Alpine Dental of Rockwall
Gotham Biotech’s Histoplasma Urinary Antigen EIA Kit Now Available for Purchase as Histoplasma Spreads in the U.S.
Histoplasmosis is a systemic disease caused by the thermally dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. H. capsulatum is distributed worldwide and endemic to the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys, where the CDC estimates 60% to 90% of people who live in the region have been exposed to the fungus at some point during their life, and to certain regions of Central and South America. Medicare records from 2007 to 2016 have found cases of histoplasmosis have now spread to 47 states and Washington, DC. - February 15, 2024 - Gotham Biotech
Unlock Ageless Beauty and Wellness: "Beautiful Aging" Reveals the Ultimate Guide for Women Over 50
In her new book Beautiful Aging, Janie Bartlett provides "the ultimate anti-aging guide" to natural supplements and therapies to ensure age-defying beauty for women over 50. - February 15, 2024 - Live to Shine
Revolutionary Healing Experience: The Quantum Healing Room Welcomes Renowned Sound Healer Eunmi for Special Sound Bath Sessions
The Quantum Healing Room, a distinguished wellness center specializing in the innovative Energy Enhancement System (EESystem), is excited to announce that renowned sound healer and yoga instructor Eunmi will be offering her unique sound bath sessions at our location. This initiative represents a... - February 15, 2024 - Quantum Healing Room
Medicare Insurance Association Adds 2024 Statistics Resource
An online resource presenting the most relevant data and statistics regarding Medicare insurance has been launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare is a complex and difficult to understand program,” declares Jesse Slome, AAMSI director. - February 15, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
GENINVO, a Leading Provider of Life Science Product and Business Solutions Announced the Offering of Its On-Demand Service/Tool: ApoGI™
ApoGI™ is an integrated, one stop automation platform that leverages Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms to focus on standards and metadata driven generation of artifacts. The Primary objective of this platform is to help SMEs (Subject matter experts) focus on curating... - February 15, 2024 - GenInvo, Inc.
Flexxbotics Named Winner of Hexagon Sixth Sense Next Gen Manufacturing Technology Competition
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, has been named a winner of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division’s Sixth Sense Program for Flexxbotics’ cutting-edge solution that delivers robot-driven manufacturing with autonomous process... - February 15, 2024 - Flexxbotics
Healthcare Workforce Coalition Endorses Reauthorization of Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
The Healthcare Workforce Coalition today announced its endorsement of H.R. 7153/S. 3679, which would reauthorize the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Reps. Susan Wild (D-PA-7), Buddy Carter (R-GA-1), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6), and Jennifer... - February 14, 2024 - Healthcare Workforce Coalition
NAD3® Supplement Study: Memphis Health Sciences College Discovers Key to Cellular Rejuvenation
In a groundbreaking development, the College of Health Sciences at the University of Memphis, spearheaded by leading researchers Janine Hellenbrand, Richard J. Bloomer, and Marie Van der Merwe, has revealed the remarkable effects of NAD3® supplementation on adult stem cell circulation in... - February 14, 2024 - High Performance Nutrition
Carisk® Partners Welcomes Don Hurter to Its Esteemed Board of Directors
Furthering Carisk’s Strategy to Scale and Broaden Access to its Services - February 14, 2024 - Carisk Partners
Safe Rx Releases 3rd Party Validated Prevention and Economic Impact Model for Government and Prevention Community Customer Programming
Safe Rx® today announced the launch of VIDA™, its third-party validated prevention and economic impact model for use in customer prevention programming. Branded VIDA™, an acronym for “Vial Impact Data Analysis” and Spanish for “life,” the model is used for... - February 14, 2024 - Safe Rx
Celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month with Custom Dental: 7 Things Parents Need to Know About Children’s Oral Health
Custom Dental is honoring National Children's Dental Health Month this February by empowering parents with the knowledge of how to best maintain their children’s dental health. As part of giving back to their community, Custom Dental is presenting in local schools educating students, and... - February 14, 2024 - Custom Dental
Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Jeffery Keller to Lead Answer ALS' Open Access Data Repository
Pennington Biomedical's Dr. Jeffery Keller has been named Principal Investigator to oversee Answer ALS' open access data repository, Neuromine. Serving as Director for Pennington Biomedical's Institute for Dementia Research and Prevention and a Professor of Aging and Neurodegeneration, Dr. Keller... - February 14, 2024 - Pennington Biomedical Research Center
The Gateway Family YMCA Named Top Non-Profit
NJBIZ Announces The Gateway Family YMCA Among Top Non-Profits - February 14, 2024 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Top Medicare Supplement Insurers Dominate the Market
The top-10 Medicare Supplement insurance companies comprise two-thirds of the market in terms of policyholders according to data released today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). United Health Group remains the largest dominant Medicare Supplement insurance... - February 14, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Rose Medical Center Reopens Freestanding Emergency Room in Central Park
Reopening will expand access to care for area residents. - February 14, 2024 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division