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Summit for Clinical Ops Executives Puts Spotlight on the Cell & Gene Therapies Supply Chain & Medical Device Trials, February 11-14, 2024, Orlando, FL

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Over 3,300 executives will convene to explore solutions for various aspects of planning and managing clinical trials.

NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In response to the rapid expansion of the cell and gene therapy (CGT) market valued at $7.28 billion in 2022 and a predicted compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.6% from 2023 to 2030 (as reported by MarketsandMarkets™), Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI) delves into the diverse clinical supply chain infrastructure designed for today’s approved Cell and Gene Therapies (CGT), as well as supply strategies for those presently engaged in clinical trials, at its 15th annual SCOPE: Summit for Clinical Ops Executives, taking place February 11-14, 2024, in Orlando, FL, and online.

The SCOPE Summit brings together over 3,300 executives and clinical operations experts. All understand the necessity of making improvements to the clinical supply chain which is essential to meet the growing complexity of clinical trials, particularly in the context of rapidly evolving cell and gene therapies that are reshaping treatments and challenging established supply chain paradigms.

Mary Ann Brown, Executive Director of Conferences at CHI, emphasized the need to better manage the clinical supply chain and maintain resiliency, noting we can now apply new tools and get it right for patients.

The summit will feature a dedicated stream on Clinical Supply, encompassing 2 distinct conferences: “Data Technology for End-to-End Clinical Supply Management” and “Clinical Supply Chain Strategies to Align Process, Products and Patients.” These programs will host numerous presentations, covering topics such as digitalization, IRT integration, data flows, forecasting, tracking, reducing costs, operationalizing DEI efforts through outsourcing and partnerships, among other areas of interest. Additionally, each conference will offer breakfast & lunch presentations and interactive breakout discussions. (https://www.scopesummit.com/Clinical-Supply-Management)

Furthermore, the event brings back its Medical Device Trials conferences focusing on trial design, operations, regulations, quality, and data management. (https://www.scopesummit.com/medical-devices)

With experts from the FDA, AbbVie, Eli Lilly, Merck & Co., Moderna, Pfizer and other leaders sharing insights, case studies and data, highlights of SCOPE include:

  • 24 Additional Conferences at the core of driving innovation in clinical trials and digital health
  • Plenary Keynote Sessions on modernizing trials with FDA and generative AI
  • Exhibit Hall with 200+ Companies showcasing cutting-edge products and services
  • Best of Show Award, Site Innovation Award, Participant Engagement Award, and Site Innovation Award

For more information, visit https://www.scopesummit.com.

Writers and editors are invited to attend. To request a press pass, please visit https://www.healthtech.com/press.

About Cambridge Healthtech Institute

Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI), a division of Cambridge Innovation Institute, is the preeminent life science network for leading researchers and business experts from top pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic organizations. CHI’s portfolio of products includes CHI Conferences, Barnett Educational Services, Evaluating Biopharma, ClinEco and Healthtech Publishing, which includes publications such as Bio-IT World, Clinical Informatics News, and Diagnostics World, as well as numerous e-newsletters. Founded in 1992, CHI strives to develop quality information sources that provide valuable new insights and competing points of view while offering balanced coverage of the latest developments. Basic research related to commercial implications is covered, with a heavy emphasis placed on end-user insights into new products and technology as well as coverage on the strategy behind the business. The executive team has a combined 170+ years of experience and drives the CHI portfolio to deliver cutting-edge information and the most up-to-date research.

Media Contact

Rich Handy, Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI), +1 781-972-5400, [email protected], www.scopesummit.com

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Science: Biology

Schools Launch High-Speed Fiber Wide Area Network, Enhance Education

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“Today marks a significant milestone for our school district as we continue to prioritize the integration of technology and connectivity into our educational framework,” said Raymond Medeiros, director of Information Technology for the Carson City School District. “This project reflects our unwavering commitment to providing our students with the tools and resources they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world.”

The project, a crucial component of the district’s technological infrastructure, has been meticulously designed to facilitate seamless communication and data transfer between different campuses, administrative offices, and the internet. This leading-edge project promises to reduce operating expenses while increasing the district’s ability to support the demands of a modern educational environment.

About High Speed Nevada

The objective of the High Speed Nevada (HSNV) Initiative is universal access to modern broadband infrastructure that provides all Nevadans at their home or business access to an affordable, reliable, and scalable high-speed internet connection.

About Fatbeam

Fatbeam is a business-to-business provider of reliable fiber-based network solutions to enterprise, healthcare, government, and education customers looking to accelerate their growth in the Western United States. They believe in giving customers peace of mind to concentrate on operations by providing a superior product at the right price to meet needs now and in the future.

About Carson City School District

Located in Nevada’s capital, Carson City School District offers public education to approximately 7,300 students throughout Carson City. The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 alternative high school, and 1 comprehensive high school. Carson City School District boasts many successes including impressive graduation rates, strict safety measures, programs for gifted students, and advanced-placement classes, among several others. In a joint venture with Western Nevada College, the Carson City School District Jump Start College program allows students to complete their senior year of high school and freshman year of college simultaneously. For more information, visit carsoncityschools.com.

Media Contact

Keeley Fenley, Fatbeam, 1 509.344.1008, [email protected], https://www.fatbeam.com/

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Society: Social Services

Dream Foundation’s Dreams for Veterans Program Receives 2023 Fisher Service Award for Military Community Service

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Dream Foundation’s CEO, Kisa Heyer, accepted the award at a ceremony hosted by Fisher House Foundation and Military Times Foundation in Washington D.C. Dream Foundation’s Board Chair, Mario Muredda, Dreams for Veterans Advsiory Council Members, U.S. Navy Veteran Rupa Dainer, MD, and U.S. Army Veteran Scott O’Neal (R), as well as Prince Taylor, Ed.D from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs were also in attendance.

“This is a great honor shared by everyone who makes this program possible, who believes, as we do, that making veterans’ final Dreams come true is a powerful way to thank them for their service,” says Heyer. “Without any state or federal funding generous grants like that bestowed upon us by Fisher House Foundation and the Military Times Foundation are vital to the continuation of our mission.”

Selected from over 460 veteran service organizations to win the award, Dreams for Veterans will use the funds to fulfill the final Dreams of terminally-ill veterans and service members. Dreams for Veterans is the only national program that fulfills this innovative approach to end-of-life care. Whether reuniting families torn apart by combat-induced PTSD or helping veterans visit military memorials and arranging pinning ceremonies with strategic partner, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Dreams enable those who have served to determine their end-of-life journey, providing joy, comfort and closure to veterans and their families when they most need it.

“We are incredibly thankful for the generosity of the Fisher House Foundation and the Military Times Foundation who share our commitment to honoring our veterans,” says Chris Freeman, Dream Foundation Board Member, Dreams for Veterans Advisory Council Chair, and U.S. Army Captain Veteran. “This support will allow Dreams for Veterans to continue our mission of serving those who have served at their greatest time of need.”

About Dream Foundation

Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, fulfills final Dreams that provide inspiration, comfort and closure at the end of life. With the support of a nationwide network of volunteers, hospices, health care organizations and committed donors, Dream Foundation has given life to more than 34,000 final Dreams since being founded in 1994. Dream Foundation receives no state or federal funding—we rely solely on private donations. To support our mission, please visit DreamFoundation.org/donate.

About Fisher House Foundation

Fisher House Foundation is best known for its network of 96 comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. These homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, and in Europe, close to the medical center or hospital they serve. Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room, and an inviting living room. Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is never a lodging fee. Since inception, the program has saved military and veteran families an estimated $575 million in out-of-pocket costs for lodging and transportation. www.fisherhouse.org.

About Military Times

The Military Times digital platforms and print products are the trusted source for independent news and information for service members and their families. The military community relies on the Army Times, Marine Corps Times, Navy Times, and Air Force Times for reporting on everything important to their lives, including: pay, benefits, finance, education, health care, recreational resources, retirement, promotions, product reviews, and entertainment. Military Times is published by Sightline Media Group. To learn more, visit www.militarytimes.com.

Media Contact

Dani Cordaro, Dream Foundation, 1 8055392222, [email protected], www.dreamfoundation.org 

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Health

AHN Cancer Institute Unveils State-of-the-Art Skin Cancer Center at West Penn Hospital

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The AHN Skin Cancer Center is also home to the region’s first and only VECTRA WB360 Whole Body Imaging System.

VECTRA WB360 captures patient images using 92 high-definition cameras and special flash lighting, generating a single 3D avatar of the entire body. Digitized records of the patient’s skin allow clinicians to examine individual moles and lesions, and monitor changes in size, color, and shape over time by comparing subsequent VECTRA imaging to the baseline avatar.

The entire imaging process takes just a few minutes.

The VECTRA WB360 technology at West Penn Hospital is one of 15 such devices in operation in the United States. West Penn is in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood.

“Dermatology and skin cancer medicine are visual fields – having better images means better care for our patients, and more timely detection of suspicious abnormalities,” said Howard D. Edington, MD, surgical oncologist and director of the AHN Skin Cancer Center. “By combining artificial intelligence with the clinical expertise of our physicians, we can provide more thorough preventive care.”

VECTRA WB360 includes software that compares the patient’s images with a set of images in the VECTRA database that have a known diagnosis. An algorithm then calculates a score to quantify the risk or biological concern of the lesion, helping to guide the clinician as results are analyzed.

Patients who undergo VECTRA imaging at the Skin Cancer Center will be notified after a review of the imaging if any of the skin lesions warrant a biopsy or follow-up care.

“The new Skin Cancer Center is a true testament to Highmark Health’s Living Health promise,” said David L. Bartlett, MD, Chair, AHN Cancer Institute. “With more Americans being diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined, the need for highly accessible and advanced technology to provide routine surveillance to patients is critical to catch the disease as early as possible.”

Clinical and translational research conducted at the Skin Cancer Center will focus on additional new medical therapies, real-time diagnostic technologies that help doctors catch cancer at its earliest stages, and identifying novel biomarkers that can be used to develop precision medicine that targets cancers’ genetic makeup.

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, in the U.S., more than 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, and more than two people die of the disease every hour.

About 1 in 50 Americans will develop melanoma during their lifetimes, and its incidence has doubled over the past 30 years, according to the Melanoma Research Alliance. About 166,000 Americans are diagnosed with melanoma annually and about 7,000 may die from the disease. Skin cancers, including melanoma, are strongly connected with exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning beds.

The AHN Cancer Institute also offers innovative treatments for skin cancers, such as oncolytic virus therapy for inoperable melanoma. Treatment is delivered directly into the patient’s tumor, and the therapy acts in concert with the body’s immune system to fight the cancer.

The development of the Skin Cancer Center was funded by a generous donation from the West Penn Hospital Foundation.

“Thanks to generous philanthropy from the West Penn Hospital Foundation, the AHN Skin Cancer Center is now an important regional asset in the fight against cancer,” said Mitch Beckman, Highmark Health’s Chief Development Officer. “The new technology and services offered at the Skin Cancer Center will greatly improve the experience and outcomes for patients diagnosed with skin cancer, advancing AHN’s commitment to offering the most advanced, personalized care for patients.”

Patients interested in scheduling an appointment at the AHN Skin Cancer Center at West Penn Hospital can call 412-578-HOPE. The new center is on the hospital’s second floor the Mellon Pavilion of the hospital.

Media Contact

Emily Beatty, Allegheny Health Network, 5136789620, [email protected], www.ahn.org

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Science: Biology

Render Network Completes Its Successful Upgrade To Solana

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“Moving Render’s core infrastructure to Solana is a watershed moment that unlocks major new capabilities like real-time streaming and dynamic NFTs,” said Jules Urbach, the founder and architect of the Render Network. “Solana’s incredible transaction speeds, low costs, and commitment to web-scale architecture make it a perfect fit for the Render Network as we continue building a scalable and decentralized metaverse infrastructure.”

The Render Network Upgrade Assistant uses Wormhole’s cross-chain messaging protocol to facilitate the transfer of assets between Ethereum and Solana, ensuring a safe and trustless upgrade process. Users connect their Ethereum wallet, select how much RNDR to migrate, and then wait for tokens to be delivered to their Solana wallet.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Render to the ecosystem, making it the latest project to fully migrate their network to Solana,” said Ryan Shea, Advisor to the Render Foundation. “Solana is the home of DePIN, and Render Network is one of the most important DePIN networks in existence today. Solana will help extend Render Network into new applications, such as machine learning and inference training, and unlock new utility through Solana’s best-in-class technologies like compressed NFTs, on-chain order books, and real-time oracles.”

Immediately following the upgrade, the Render Network is scheduled for another upgrade that will introduce Burn-Mint-Equilibrium for the new SPL-based RENDER tokens. The upgrade will also include other features, such as new compute client features. That upgrade is expected to occur in the coming weeks.

To learn more about Render Network, please visit https://rendernetwork.com.

About Render Foundation
The Render Foundation is a Cayman-based, non-profit organization Render Network dedicated to advancing the world’s leading decentralized compute network. The foundation is responsible for helping set the strategic priorities of the network, issuing grants to support them, and facilitating governance through Render Network’s proposal (RNP) system. To learn more, please visit https://renderfoundation.com.

About The Render Network
The Render Network® is the leading provider of decentralized GPU based rendering solutions, revolutionizing the digital creation process. The network connects node operators looking to monetize their idle GPU compute power with artists looking to scale intensive 3D rendering work and applications to the cloud. Through a decentralized peer-to-peer network, the Render Network achieves unprecedented levels of scale, speed, and economic efficiency. On top of a decentralized GPU computing network, Render provides a platform for artists and developers to build services and applications for the emerging digital economy, including next generation digital rights management (DRM), artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual assets (NFTs).

About Solana
Solana is a blockchain built for mass adoption. It’s a high performance network that is utilized for a range of use cases, including finance, NFTs, payments, and gaming. Solana operates as a single global state machine, and is open, interoperable and decentralized. For more information, please visit https://solana.com.

About Wormhole
Wormhole is a cross-chain messaging platform that connects 30+ blockchains, powering use cases including DeFi, NFTs, governance, and oracles. Wormhole is trusted and used by teams like Circle and Uniswap, and to date, the platform has facilitated the transfer of over 40 billion dollars through hundreds of millions of cross-chain messages.

Media Contact:
Render Foundation Media Relations
Email: [email protected]

Media Contact

Jonathan Duran, Melrose PR, 3102607901, [email protected], https://www.melrosepr.com/

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Health

CMI Media Group Hires Danielle Koffer as Executive Vice President, Group Client Director

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Koffer brings a wealth of experience and proven record of accomplishments and success in the healthcare marketing industry and beyond. With a distinguished career spanning over 20 years, she has held various leadership positions at prominent companies and has consistently demonstrated exceptional vision, strategic acumen, and a passion for driving innovation.

“We have wanted Danielle to be part of our team for some time now and her outstanding leadership and expertise will be invaluable in guiding us through our next phase of growth and development,” said Melissa Barnhart, Chief Client Officer of CMI Media Group.

“This is a company with a remarkable history of making a positive impact in healthcare marketing, and I look forward to using my skills and experience to support the clients that transform lives,” said Koffer.

Danielle has been recognized by the industry with several awards including Cynopsis’s Top Women in Media, Industrialist’s Next 50. She most recently served as Chief Client Officer at WPP’s Mindshare, where she was able to collaborate with CMI Media Group leadership on behalf of clients. Prior to that role she spent three years at Colgate Palmolive as VP, Global Marketing Communications, creating a future-proofed approach to transformative marketing.

CMI Media Group is WPP’s leading healthcare media specialist. The company has brought many firsts to healthcare marketing as the leading healthcare-focused media buying and planning resource to the world’s game changers in pharma and life sciences.

Those looking to join the CMI Media Group team can visit the company’s career page for more information and a link to apply: https://cmimediagroup.com/careers/

About CMI Media Group

CMI Media Group, a WPP company (NYSE: WPP, http://www.wpp.com), is a full-service global media agency focused solely on health, wellness, and pharmaceutical marketing. CMI Media Group’s core offerings include Audience Strategy, Planning, Development, and Insights; Data and Analytics; Buying and Investment; and Direct Response and Customer Experience. As the leading media resource for the world’s top healthcare companies, CMI Media Group brings together leading technology, data, and talent to deliver seamless capabilities for clients. CMI Media Group has been recognized as a leader in DE&I, talent retention and employee development as well as one of the industry’s best places to work.

Media Contact

Carly Kuper, CMI Media Group, 6107315409, [email protected], https://cmimediagroup.com/

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Home and Family: Marriage / Relationships

Intelligent.com Survey Finds 3 in 4 Students of Color Are Likely To Discuss Race in College Admissions Essays

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Among students of color who say they are likely to write about their race, 90 percent say they plan to because race and/or ethnicity is ‘an important part of [their] identity,’ and 53 percent say they plan to because ‘it will give [them] an advantage’ in the admissions process. While Hispanic/Latino and Black students are more likely to cite the former as the reason they will write about their race, Asian students are more likely to cite the latter.

“I would encourage applicants to remain authentic to their personal identities. If they want to discuss their race as a defining factor in their life, they should confidently do so,” says Beata Williams, admissions consultant at Intelligent.com. “One option for students to explore is the challenges that they have faced due to their racial background with a greater focus on the discussion of how they continue to persevere and overcome these challenges. An alternative approach is to share their uniqueness stemming from their racial identity.”

Survey data also shows that before completing the survey, 44 percent of respondents were not aware of the Supreme Court ruling that ended affirmative action. Fifty percent of Black students were unaware, compared to 48 percent of Hispanic/Latino students and 20 percent of Asian students. Among students who were aware of the ruling, 12 percent say they ‘strongly agree’ and 64 percent say they ‘somewhat agree’ with the ruling.

This survey was commissioned by Intelligent.com and conducted online by the survey platform Pollfish. It was launched on September 23, 2023, and 103 respondents completed the full survey. To qualify for the survey, all participants had to be current high school seniors planning to attend college for the 2024-25 school year.

To view the complete report, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/3-in-4-students-of-color-likely-to-discuss-race-in-college-admissions-essays/

ABOUT INTELLIGENT.COM
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides that include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships, and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.

Media Contact

PR Team, Intelligent, 000-0000, [email protected], Intelligent.com

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Health

Wounded Warrior Project Partners with The Honor Foundation Once Again For 2023

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“Wounded Warrior Project and THF share a common goal to build a network of support for our veterans. This grant is invaluable to the expansion of our programs and will aid in our ability to help change the lives of members of the SOF community and their families. We’re so grateful to WWP and the many years of support and partnership they have given us, and we know our continued collective work will help create a true ecosystem of support for our veterans,” says Matt Stevens, CEO of THF.

THF’s program helps SOF operators navigate the change from military to civilian life and careers through an executive-education style transition curriculum that combines one-on-one executive coaching and industry mentorship, three months of class instruction, and access to an elite, nationwide professional network. The servicemen and women that have matriculated through the program, over 2,200 to date, are infusing businesses, corporations, and communities with leadership, innovation, and service. WWP has long been an advocate for this work, and this grant strengthens each organization’s effort to help the special operations forces community succeed in their journey after active-duty service.

For more information about The Honor Foundation, its locations, and its mission, visit https://www.honor.org.

ABOUT THE HONOR FOUNDATION

The Honor Foundation (THF) is a career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces that effectively translates their elite military service to the private sector and helps create the next generation of corporate and community leaders. It achieves this through a three-month program which provides tailored executive education, one-on-one coaching, and access to a nationwide professional network. This program was built by the desire to serve others with honor for life, so that their next mission is always clear and continues to impact the world. Every step is dedicated to preparing these outstanding men and women to continue to realize their maximum potential during and after their service career. The Honor Foundation has 2,200+ graduates to date and has campuses in San Diego, CA; Virginia Beach, VA; Camp Lejeune, NC; Fort Liberty, NC; Eglin, FL; Tampa, FL; JBLM, WA; Fort Campbell, TN and a virtual program (THFv). The Navy SEAL Foundation is a Founding Partner of The Honor Foundation.

ABOUT WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT

Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers — helping them achieve their highest ambition. Learn more.

Media Contact

Emily Burkle, The Honor Foundation, 1 7602131300, [email protected], https://www.honor.org

SOURCE The Honor Foundation

Health

Prominent Plastic Surgeon Dr. Erez Dayan from Reno, NV Selected as Grand Rounds Lecturer at Cornell/Columbia Plastic Surgery

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With an unwavering commitment to innovation and patient-centric care, Dr. Erez Dayan has emerged as a leading authority in cutting-edge plastic surgery. During his upcoming lecture, titled “Advanced Use of Minimally Invasive Technology in Face and Body Contouring,” Dr. Dayan will delve into the intricacies of his pioneering methods. His groundbreaking techniques have revolutionized the field, offering patients unparalleled results with minimal downtime. Attendees can expect to gain invaluable insights into the latest advancements, as well as witness the transformative power of minimally invasive procedures.

“It is an honor to be invited to speak to colleagues and inspire the next generation of plastic surgeons,” says Dr. Erez Dayan.

More about Dr. Erez Dayan:

Dr. Erez Dayan completed his training at the elite Harvard Plastic Surgery program before earning a fellowship in aesthetic surgery at the world-class Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. Dr. Dayan provides comprehensive aesthetic treatments for the face, breast and body, as well as reconstructive surgery. At his practice Avance Plastic Surgery Institute, which is located at located at 5588 Longley Lane in Reno, Nevada, Dr. Dayan offers cutting-edge technology, surgical procedures and a full range of aesthetic facial and body treatments. He also is medical director at EMET Medical Wellness, providing treatment, therapeutic protocols and wellness plans tailored completely to individual unique needs, backed by expert knowledge and cutting-edge science. To learn more about Avance Plastic Surgery Institute call 775-800-4444 or visit http://www.avanceplasticsurgery.com. For EMET Medical Wellness, please call 775.799.EMET(3638) or visit http://www.emetwell.com.

Media Contact

Dr. Erez Dayan, Avance Plastic Surgery Institute, 775-800-4444, [email protected], https://www.avanceplasticsurgery.com/ 

SOURCE Avance Plastic Surgery Institute