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Record-Setting Sports Betting for Super Bowl LIV Expected to Result in Unprecedented Inquiries for Problem Gambling Help

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SANFORD, Fla. (PRWEB)

The San Fransisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are meeting at Super Bowl LIV this Sunday, February 2, 2020, to close the National Football League’s 100th season at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. As the two predominant teams in the league prepare to face off on the sport’s biggest stage, and millions of fans ready their watch parties and travel arrangements, the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) is anticipating an unprecedented number of calls to its 888-ADMIT-IT Problem Gambling HelpLine.

With the expansion of legal sports betting in 2019, Americans have never had more opportunity to wager on the Super Bowl. According to the American Gaming Association, a record 26 million American adults – that’s more than one in ten – will wager an estimated $6.8 billion on Super Bowl LIV. The survey conducted by Morning Consult also revealed that approximately 3 million more American adults say they will wager on this year’s Super Bowl than last year. With fans traveling from other states to attend the game, it’s important for them to know that sports betting has not been legalized in the State of Florida.

“While the hype surrounding the big game and predictions about the results take the spotlight each year, those who suffer from gambling addiction struggle to resist the temptation to bet before and during the Super Bowl,” said Jennifer Kruse, Executive Director of the FCCG. “It’s important to shine the light on the issue of problem gambling, too. Currently, there are as many as 6-9 million people in the United States suffering from a gambling disorder, with hundreds of thousands directly or indirectly affected right here in Florida.” Florida prevalence data also indicates that sports betting was the second-most popular form of wagering among college students with gambling problems, with 47.1% betting on professional sports alone. Youth between the ages of 13-17, a particularly vulnerable population, are also of concern and are among the fastest growing groups of problem gamblers, with prevalence rates in Florida at 3.8%. Since the Super Bowl becomes a family event in many households, it’s important to consider these vulenerable populations before starting a betting pool.

Prevention of problem gambling should be on everyone’s minds for the big game and beyond, as this issue affects more than the gambler and ripples out to the community at large. For every problem gambler, eight to ten other people are also negatively affected. The consequences can be much more than financial, as those with gambling addiction are three to four times more likely to be arrested and spend time in jail for crimes ranging from theft and fraud to domestic violence, child abuse, and family neglect. The odds of a marriage ending in divorce due to finances for these individuals is also twice the rate of non-gamblers.

If you think you or someone you know may be suffering from problem gambling, Florida’s 24/7, Confidential, and Multilingual Problem Gambling HelpLine, 888-ADMIT-IT, will continue to be available throughout the game and offers help and hope for those feeling the impacts of gambling addiction. HelpLine Specialists can also be reached by texting to 321-978-0555, starting a LiveChat at gamblinghelp.org, or reaching out to the FCCG on Facebook and Twitter. Those who are traveling to Florida for the game can also be connected to help through the 888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine.

“Enjoying the Super Bowl is something on everyone’s radar – and perhaps even more so this year, with the changing national landscape for sports betting. As a society, we need to make sure raising awareness about the issue of problem gambling is part of the discussion and be spreading the word that help and hope are available in Florida through the 888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine for anyone who needs it,” concluded Kruse.

The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc. (FCCG) is a not-for-profit corporation under contract with Florida State government, serving as the designated state affiliate of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). In addition to operating the 24-hour Problem Gambling HelpLine (888-ADMIT-IT), the FCCG increases awareness of problem gambling through education and outreach efforts throughout the state of Florida, advocates on behalf of the public regarding issues relating to problem gambling, and provides programs, resources, and other population specific supports to those in need of assistance.

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New Technology from the Oregon Health and Science University is Revolutionizing Patient Safety

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Anything that can make treatment of a patient safer is a perfect example of how technology advancements are playing a part in the forwarding of the dental industry


BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB)

Scientists have been studying the effects of organ on a chip treatments for a couple of years now. But, more recently, there have been positive findings with treatments for “tooth on a chip” practices over the last few months. What the “on a chip” treatment refers to is removing an extremely small piece of tissue from the organism that is to be studied and applied to a “chip”, or cube that is then studied in a lab to allow secluded findings of treatments to be observed. “Anything that can make treatment of a patient safer is a perfect example of how technology advancements are playing a part in the forwarding of the dental industry,” stated Dr. Borzoo Ahmadi, the leading cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills, CA.

The technology was invented at the Oregon Health and Science University, where they installed dentin material from a molar between slides that had been etched with channels to allow for fluid to enter the tooth.

“Allowing for treatment reactions in a controlled lab, rather than a patients mouth is ideal for patient safety,” stated Dr. Ahmadi.

For more information on these findings and procedure, visit the blog section of Dr. Ahmadi’s website at http://labeverlyhillsdentist.com

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Living liver donors generously swap, saving 2 recipients

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Taranjeet Klair, M.D., Long School of Medicine

Tarunjeet Klair, M.D., of the Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, treats University Transplant Center patients at University Hospital.

“For a healthy person to come and go through this for somebody else is not an easy thing.” – Tarunjeet Klair, M.D., assistant professor of surgery in the Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and surgical director of the Living Liver Donor Program


SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB)

A major emphasis by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons is to increase organ donation in order to save the lives of patients suffering from end-stage organ failure. Currently an estimated 15% of patients die while on the waiting list in the United States because there are insufficient organs to meet this lifesaving demand. Decreasing the waiting list mortality requires more organs being procured from both deceased and living donors, which in turn requires innovation and organ preservation research. In San Antonio, Texas, transplant surgeons at the Long School of Medicine of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio innovated an effective approach to maximize the altruistic desire and contributions of living liver donors.

A conundrum last April

Anna Moreno hoped to donate part of her liver to save her father, Mark Blair. Natasha Sanchez felt led by God to give part of her liver to her friend, Sarah D’Angelo. Then the tests came in. Anna wasn’t a match for her father. Natasha, however, was a match for both D’Angelo and Blair.

What to do? Anna Moreno and Natasha Sanchez had both prepared to be living liver donors at University Transplant Center, a clinical partnership combining the excellence of physicians in the Long School of Medicine with the technology and support teams of University Health System.

Tarunjeet Klair, M.D., assistant professor of surgery in the Long School of Medicine and surgical director of the Living Liver Donor Program, suggested an alternative – swap donors so that both recipients could receive a transplant.

On two days in April 2019, the transplant team performed the transplants that saved Mark Blair and Sarah D’Angelo. Recovery progressed, and the following October, University Transplant Center welcomed the recipients and donors for a reunion of themselves and members of the transplant team.

The paired exchange was the first in the U.S. for living liver transplants, as far as the transplant center’s program directors are aware. The team performed a second paired exchange in July.

Living liver programs are rare

University Transplant Center is among only three dozen transplant centers nationwide – including three in Texas – that perform living liver transplants. In both 2018 and 2019, the transplant center was the second largest program in the United States in the number of living liver transplants.

Many centers do not have experience with living liver donors, and paired exchanges require specialized surgical training and expertise. “Given the large volume of very successful living donor transplant cases managed by our team, who also perform a large number of complex liver resections annually to remove cancers and other lesions in the liver, our center knew we had the safety record, standards and expert team members in place to save more patients through paired exchange,” Dr. Klair said.

Success in living donor liver transplantation requires four highly trained surgeons and a robust team of professionals including transplant hepatologists, nutritionists, nurses and social workers, to name a few. University Transplant Center comprises a cadre of professionals who follow the patients through their journeys from illness to recovery. Many team members, as faculty of the Long School of Medicine, are involved in transplant research and health professional education.

The recent success with living donors is built upon a strong foundation of deceased donor liver transplantation over three decades and a comprehensive and talented team. Glenn A. Halff, M.D., professor of surgery in the Long School of Medicine, inaugurated the liver transplant program in 1993, and within five years the transplant center was performing more than 100 liver transplants a year, far exceeding expectations.

Shortening the waiting list

Long School of Medicine pediatric and transplant surgeon Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D., who directs University Transplant Center, joins Dr. Halff, Dr. Klair and the entire team in promoting living liver donation as a long-term solution for the shortage of deceased donors. A transplant center needs to develop a broad culture of advocating for living donation and associated comprehensive education for interested living donors. Late last year, almost 13,000 people were on the national liver transplant wait list, including nearly 1,400 in Texas.

“We strive to shorten the waiting list to transplantation through multiple innovative approaches including living donor liver transplants,” Dr. Cigarroa said.

The liver is the largest organ in the body. Among its many functions, it secretes bile, which aids digestion. Because the liver possesses the amazing ability to regrow, surgeons may remove a portion of the liver of a healthy individual to transplant into a person whose liver is diseased. Within a couple of months, the donor’s remaining liver regrows to a normal size, while the portion of liver transplanted into the recipient also grows and restores healthy liver function.

This is a lifesaver for recipients who need a liver transplant due to cancer, cirrhosis (scarring) or other disease. They can avoid having to become very sick while waiting for a matching liver from a deceased donor. It is a wait that unfortunately some patients don’t survive.

Surgeon’s vision

The innovation of paired exchanges ensures compatibility of living liver donations between well-prepared donors and waiting recipients. Dr. Klair’s inspiration made it happen.

“Dr. Klair has an unrelenting commitment to the safety and well-being of our patients, and where donor supply falls short, he is always looking for a solution to bridge the gap and make sure that we can give a safe alternative to our patients,” said Jennifer Milton, RN, chief administrative officer of University Transplant Center.

Accordingly, the center increased living liver transplants from six in 2017 to 39 in 2019.

The living liver paired exchange also requires patients and families to trust their medical providers. “For a healthy person – who doesn’t need an operation – to come and go through this for somebody else is not an easy thing,” Dr. Klair said. “We recognize that.”

Mark Blair and Sarah D’Angelo, with a new lease on life thanks to their “liver buddies” Natasha Sanchez and Anna Moreno, are among the grateful beneficiaries.

The Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is named for Texas philanthropists Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long. The school is the largest educator of physicians in South Texas, many of whom remain in San Antonio and the region to practice medicine. The school teaches more than 900 students and trains 800 residents each year. As a beacon of multicultural sensitivity, the school annually exceeds the national medical school average of Hispanic students enrolled. The school’s clinical practice is the largest multidisciplinary medical group in South Texas with 850 physicians in more than 100 specialties. The school has a highly productive research enterprise where world leaders in Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, cancer, aging, heart disease, kidney disease and many other fields are translating molecular discoveries into new therapies. The Long School of Medicine is home to a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center known for prolific clinical trials and drug development programs, as well as a world-renowned center for aging and related diseases.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, dba UT Health San Antonio, is one of the country’s leading health sciences universities and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. With missions of teaching, research, healing and community engagement, its schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have graduated more than 37,000 alumni who are leading change, advancing their fields, and renewing hope for patients and their families throughout South Texas and the world. To learn about the many ways “We make lives better®,” visit http://www.uthscsa.edu.

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Robinson Pharma, Inc., Opens Its 7th Facility in Santa Ana, California

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SANTA ANA, Calif (PRWEB)

Robinson Pharma, Inc. (“RPI”), a contract manufacturer of nutraceutical and dietary supplements, is pleased to announce its newest expansion slated for the spring of 2020.

This new Santa Ana, California facility brings Robinson Pharma to seven state-of-the-art buildings, totaling over 750,000 square feet on 35 acres of land. The new 98,000-square-foot building will provide support to fuel RPI’s continuing business growth.

About Robinson Pharma, Inc.

Robinson Pharma, Inc., is a Southern California-based full-service contract manufacturer of dietary supplements with over 750,000 square feet of warehouse and production capabilities of capsules, softgels, tablets, powders, and liquids. Robinson Pharma, Inc. possesses multiple third-party certifications of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) compliance from well-reputed organizations, such as Eurofins, NPA, NSF, and UL for supplement manufacturing in the United States.

We understand your unique challenges as a business growing in the health/nutrition industry, and we believe that your success is our success.

Contact us today to learn more about our new offerings.

Ph. 714-241-0235 ext. 1214 or at http://www.robinsonpharma.com

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New Everest Rehabilitation Hospital Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Northwest Arkansas

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Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals

We are so excited to provide our ultra-quality rehabilitation care to the citizens of Northwest Arkansas


DALLAS and ROGERS, Ark. (PRWEB)

Today, after nearly two years of planning and construction, Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals, NWA, LLC is cutting the ribbon on its newest, modern, state-of-the art, physical rehabilitation hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. Everest’s comprehensive rehabilitation hospital is centrally located for the entire Northwest Arkansas population to benefit. The rehabilitation hospital is located just a block east of Interstate 49 at the corner of South Pleasant Crossing and South Dixieland Road (4313 S. Pleasant Crossing Blvd, Rogers AR).

Everest’s Rehabilitation Hospital includes:

  • 41,000 square feet of a modern, naturally sunlit design to enhance our patient and staff experience.

  • 36 private rooms with the predesigned ability to expand the hospital by another 18 rooms in the future.

  • 2 large, modern equipped, Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy Gyms.

  • A complete, licensed pharmacy and in-house dialysis.

  • A Therapy Car for mobility therapy.

  • A large therapy courtyard with a multitude of therapy options.

  • A HydroWorks pool/treadmill with water jets to create buoyancy for low impact resistance therapy.

  • A fully furnished Assisted Daily Living apartment with Kitchen and Bath.

  • A large dining hall with a patio for patients, physicians, staff and family to enjoy.

  • A multitude of family gathering and meeting areas.

Jay Quintana, Everest Rehabilitation’s CEO said, “We are so excited to provide our ultra-quality rehabilitation care to the citizens of Northwest Arkansas! We provide one to one, physical therapy care to our patients, five to seven days a week. We have a very strong nurse patient ratio that contributes to optimal outcomes in our modern, naturally lit hospitals. Our enormous level of care in our acute rehabilitation hospital setting cannot be provided at other levels of care such as skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes.”

Everest Rehabilitation Hospital’s physical therapy programs are led by physicians and staff specifically trained in medical rehabilitation and provide for around the clock registered nursing care to patients overcoming a stroke, brain injury, neurological deficits, orthopedic conditions, pulmonary disease, spinal cord injury, amputations and other medically complex conditions.

About Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals, LLC

Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals LLC, based in Dallas, Texas, is a multispecialty acute care physical rehabilitation hospital company focused on providing high quality, physical rehabilitation care. Everest is passionate about patient care; striving to create healing and nurturing environments for all patients that not only meet their medical needs but address their emotional and social needs as well. Patients are guided through the necessary steps to reclaim daily life, recover function, and return to an optimal quality of life by combining the latest treatments, technologies, and research with a unique interdisciplinary team approach involving the patient and family from day one. Everest provides the highest level of care available to patients with disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses, or from traumatic accidents.

http://www.everestrehab.com

Jay Quintana, CEO/ Co-Founder

Jquintana(at)everestrehab.com

469-713-1145

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Dr. Tye Thompson Trains with Pioneer in Implantology to Enhance Dental Implant Treatment in Midland, TX

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Dr. Tye Thompson, Dentist in Midland, TX

Dr. Tye Thompson Completes MaxiCourse® for Predictable Dental Implant Care in Midland, TX

I am excited to bring back what I have learned and continue to offer my patients nothing but the best dental implant care.


MIDLAND, Texas (PRWEB)

Dr. Tye Thompson of The Dental Studio of Midland recently attended The Advanced Implant Institute’s Puerto Rico MaxiCourse®. The course provided Dr. Thompson with comprehensive education that he is bringing back to Midland, TX. At The Dental Studio of Midland, Dr. Thompson, along with Drs. Jordon Green and Mallory Layman, offers comprehensive dental care and restorations, including complete dental implant care, bone grafting and tooth extractions. The goal is to help patients restore their mouths to optimum health, function and beauty again.

Dr. Thompson and fellow course attendees were trained by the prestigious Dr. Hilt Tatum, an expert and pioneer in the industry, in an intimate and hands-on course. The sessions included comprehensive training on the scope of implantology, the science behind implant dentistry, patient selection, medications, sedation, bone grafting and much more. Dr. Thompson had the opportunity to work one-on-one with Dr. Tatum, who reviewed and assisted him with a dental implant surgery. This type of mentorship is ideal to help better serve patients with safe and predictable results.

“Dr. Tatum invented the sinus lift procedure and is a pioneer in dental implantology. It is an honor to learn from a legend,” said Dr. Thompson. “I am excited to bring back what I have learned and continue to offer my patients nothing but the best dental implant care.”

At The Dental Studio of Midland, Drs. Thompson, Green and Layman offer comprehensive dentistry and dental implant surgery, including placement and restoration in their office. Patients who are missing single, multiple and even all their teeth can receive dental implant care to restore their oral and overall health. Thanks to the dentist’s expertise and modern technology, the practice offers same-day full mouth dental implants, meaning patients can have teeth extracted, implants placed and a lifelike provisional bridge attached all in just one day. This allows patients to not have to wait another day for a full set of functional and attractive teeth.

The Dental Studio of Midland can perform every step of the implant process, including extraction, bone grafting, placement and restoration. For those worried about their treatment, the practice also offers sedation dentistry to block sensations of discomfort and relieve dental anxiety. Dental implant treatment offers numerous benefits, including:

  • Ability to bite and chew normally

  • Preservation of jawbone health

  • Enhanced self-esteem

  • Permanency with proper care

  • Natural look, feel and function

Patients interested in a dental makeover or dental implants in Midland, TX are encouraged to call The Dental Studio of Midland to schedule a consultation. The dental office can be reached by calling 432-687-0629 or visiting http://www.midlanddentalstudio.com.

About the Dentists

The Dental Studio of Midland offers comprehensive and caring dental care to patients in Midland, TX. Committed to serving custom care that patients truly need, Drs. Tye Thompson, Jordon Green, and Mallory Layman build relationships with each patient in order to understand their unique needs and goals. Both Drs. Thompson and Green completed dental training at the prestigious University of the Pacific and continue to expand their knowledge in dentistry by attending multiple continuing education courses. Dr. Layman brings her experience from the University of Texas to the team. The Dental Studio of Midland is equipped with advanced dental technology to provide patients with the highest standard of care. Drs. Thompson, Green, and Layman all bring their unique art and “niche” to The Dental Studio of Midland. Some of the services offered are laser dentistry, Invisalign®, full mouth reconstruction, and sedation dentistry. The Dental Studio of Midland team is dedicated to providing the most efficient, least painful procedures for patients, and offer minimally invasive surgery whenever possible. To learn more about Drs. Thompson, Green, and Layman and the services offered at The Dental Studio of Midland, call 432-687-0629 or visit http://www.midlanddentalstudio.com.

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Relationships Are One of the Most Important Aspects of Life: King David’s Story

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…a fresh retelling of the story of David, showcasing the importance of various relationships in building an epic life.


IDYLLWILD, Calif. (PRWEB)

Dr. Bob Mitchell’s book, The Giant David Could Not Kill: Why You Need Others To Build An Epic Life ($14.99, paperback, 9781545657263; $4.99, ebook, 9781545657270), is available for purchase.

The Giant David Could Not Kill: Why You Need Others To Build An Epic Life is a fresh retelling of the story of David, showcasing the importance of various relationships in building an epic life. In this interesting look at David’s journey, The Giant David Could Not Kill, author Bob Mitchell reveals the tasks that David could not do alone and the lessons we can learn from them, as they are the moments in which relationships play a key role in David’s life.

When David was about to face the giant Ishbi-benob, whom he could not defeat on his own, his nephew Abishai intervened to preserve David’s life and the impact that his life would have on future generations of believers. Over the course of his years, David formed relationships with people from every walk of life, from princes to paupers, lawbreakers to lawmakers, and poets to prophets. As readers begin to understand David’s personal interactions, they’ll discover valuable lessons in how to relate to both God and people with love and what can be gained from these relationships.

Dr. Bob Mitchell is a sky-diving, white-water canoeing, weight-lifting, Half-Dome-climbing enthusiast. He has been living out his dream of being a pastor for over three decades. His passionate love for God and His Word has shaped his life-mission: to help people experience God through understanding and living out the wisdom found in the scriptures. After earning his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Fuller Seminary, he has served a rural congregation in the Smoky Mountains of east Tennessee and then as the lead pastor of Lincoln Presbyterian Church in Stockton, CA for 27 years. He has also ministered as lead chaplain for the Stockton Fire Department for over twenty years. He and his wife Trish have three children and three grandchildren.

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302 Books, a division of Salem Media Group, is a leader in the general market division of self-publishing. The Giant David Could Not Kill: Why You Need Others To Build An Epic Life is available online through amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com

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StudyKIK Launches Patient Oriented Direct Scheduling Service with Transportation Concierge for Clinical Trials

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patient no show rates have dropped by over 65% and, in turn, consent and randomization rates have significantly grown since launch.


IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

StudyKIK, a patient recruitment and retention technology company, announced a new platform that will simplify entry into clinical trials for patients. The new interface will give StudyKIK the ability to directly schedule patients for over 3,600 research sites and support the required study visits through their Patient Transportation Concierge service. Developed to enhance the overall patient experience and decrease no-show rates, this new service offering is now available for all clinical trials being supported by StudyKIK for patient recruitment.

These developments were made possible due to advancements within StudyKIK’s in-house patient qualification call center and technology platform. With this innovative capability, StudyKIK can reduce the burden on research sites by identifying unqualified patients earlier in the process and facilitating the entrance of qualified patients into the respective study.

A major industry problem that takes place during clinical trial patient recruitment is when recruitment companies refer a large number of unqualified patients to research sites, which can lead to frustration and study fatigue for site staff. Following up with referrals for study visit scheduling can be a challenge in itself, since 82% of people do not answer phone calls from unknown phone numbers, thus making outreach time-consuming and oftentimes futile.

With StudyKIK’s pre-screening service, the patient is already on the phone with an agent at the time of pre-qualification, and the new direct scheduling feature allows each agent to preview the research site’s availability and set an appointment immediately, without ever having to interrupt the site’s workflow.

Additionally, StudyKIK offers transportation as a patient-centric convenience and means to increase study visit attendance. In providing these services, patient no show rates have dropped by over 65% and, in turn, consent and randomization rates have significantly grown since launch.

StudyKIK’s Chief Operating Officer, Brian Kay, states,”Three out of four referrals that sign up have never participated in a clinical trial before; StudyKIK’s pre-screening process not only helps identify potentially qualified patients, but also starts the trust-building process with each referral. If patients are told by sites immediately after pre-screening that they will not be reimbursed for their time or travel expenses for the initial visit if they don’t qualify, that patient is likely to no-show. From their perspective, this process can sound like a scam, which is precisely why the industry is seeing a 50% no-show rate in many cases. By taking over the logistics and covering the transportation costs, StudyKIK’s direct scheduling service clears the bureaucratic and financial obstacles that patients may worry about, reducing site no-show rates.”

Due to so many research sites utilizing StudyKIK’s recruitment platform to support their clinical trials, these new services will expedite the enrollment process across studies. Participating sites will receive pre-qualified patients directly on their calendars, and with confidence that the study visits will actually occur since transportation will be provided.

Every pharmaceutical company that is overseeing enrollment will be able to receive real-time confirmation of patients coming for their study visits – this could really shorten timelines and help meet enrollment targets.

More About StudyKIK:

StudyKIK is a patient recruitment and technology platform that utilizes patient communities across all major social media channels to increase awareness and connection to clinical trials. Furthermore, StudyKIK mitigates patient recruitment problems by building the technology solutions needed for research sites and pharmaceutical companies to access, manage, and communicate with high-quality patients in real-time.

To learn more about our services and technology solutions, visit StudyKIK.com or call 877-627-2509.

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ezbob hires its first Chief Customer Officer (CCO) in push to deliver first class customer service

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LONDON (PRWEB)

ezbob, a leader in the ‘Lending as a service’ (LaaS) sector, has today announced that Uri Melzer has joined as the company’s new Chief Customer Officer (CCO) to enhance the company’s customer centric strategy.

Melzer is a respected fintech veteran, with over 35 years of experience. His expertise extends to shaping customer success through the development and implementation of large-scale information systems, and associated customer services and operational support management.

He is adept at working with both customers and partners in global organisations. Prior to joining ezbob, Melzer held senior management positions at Modelity as Head of Customer Success, Fundtech (now Finastra) as EVP for Global Customers & Services, Amdocs as VP in the APAC Division, and Surecomp as SVP for product development and customer care. He holds a BA in Economics and Computer Science from Bar-Ilan University and an MBA from Tel-Aviv University.

Tomer Guriel, Founder & CEO, ezbob, said: “I am happy to welcome Uri Melzer as ezbob’s new Chief Customer Officer. Uri’s extensive customer success experience will ensure that our global customers continue to be provided with a first-class service and the highest standard of quality and reliability.”

Uri Melzer, CCO, ezbob, added: “I’m very excited to be joining a market leader in the burgeoning LaaS technology market. ezbob enjoyed record growth and won several industry awards last year. We’re very well-placed to be the LaaS provider of choice as the Top 50 banks embrace digitisation and transform their lending infrastructure. I’m looking forward to working with our current and future customers in their digitisation journeys using ezbob’s best-in-class technology to enable their transformation goals.”

About ezbob

ezbob is a pioneer in the rapidly-growing ‘lending-as-a-service’ (LaaS) sector. We offer a best-in-class modular and end-to-end lending solution and guide banks and financial institutions through complex digital transformation.

ezbob offers an open platform that enables financial institutions to build, launch and operate financial products for their customers, drawing on the data-rich open banking environment. It has cut loan servicing costs for clients by up to 80%, whilst allowing their SME customers to receive a lending decision in just 7 minutes, with funds transferred on the same day. It’s proving a game changer for the lending sector.

In 2019, Ezbob won ‘Best Fintech Partnership’ in The Banker’s Tech Projects Awards for the company’s Smart Onboarding Engine, and was also a winner in the Banking Technology Awards, organised by FinTech Futures.

For further information, please visit http://www.ezbob.com.

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Silicon Valley Hair Institute, the Bay Area Hair Transplant Leaders, Announces New Post on Micropigmentation Options for 2020

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micropigmentation in San Francisco

There are several treatments for dealing with hair loss. Some can be much simpler than others.


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

Silicon Valley Hair Institute, a team of highly-trained hair loss doctors in the San Francisco Bay Area, is proud to announce a new informative post about micropigmentation. Some hair loss solutions may not involve significant surgical cuts to the scalp. As the new post explains, the insertion of pigment into the upper layer of the skin can create the illusion of more hair. The process, combined with other surgical hair procedures, may result in a better outcome. San Francisco residents can learn more at the new blog post.

“There are several treatments for dealing with hair loss. Some can be much simpler than others. If a male patient is concerned about an ugly scar on the scalp, or a few missing patches, micropigmentation could be the answer,” explained Miguel Canales, founder of Silicon Valley Hair Institute and a leading San Francisco Bay Area hair loss specialist. “Our post discusses how easy the process is and how it can improve the overall appearance of the scalp.”

San Francisco residents can review the new informative post about micro-pigmentation from Silicon Valley Hair Institute at https://siliconvalleyhairinstitute.com/if-you-need-a-hair-transplant-you-might-consider-micropigmentation-here-in-the-bay-area/. Bay Area residents can review the updated hair transplant page to learn about more hair restoration options at https://siliconvalleyhairinstitute.com/hair-transplant/. Persons seeking the best opportunities for hair loss treatment could reach out to Dr. Canales for a no obligation consultation.

HAIR LOSS EXPERT ‘FILLS IN THE BLANKS’ ABOUT MICROPIGMENTATION IN SAN FRANCISCO

Here is the background to this release. Typical answers to hair loss can involve lengthy, detailed surgical procedures. Men in the Bay Area could search for less invasive solutions to a smaller hair loss problem. San Francisco residents may be ready to find a simple, straightforward procedure for creating better-looking hair.

A hair restoration treatment called micropigmentation, or trichopigmentation could be the right choice. For these reasons, Silicon Valley Hair Institute announces a new post about the procedure. The need to remove the tell-tale signs of past hair transplant surgery may be relevant to Bay Area men. Micropigmentation could fill in spaces, hide scarring and leave the impression of fuller, thicker hair. The procedure includes imprinting a short-cropped pattern of ‘male stubble’ on the affected area. Outcomes can include a scar-free, natural looking hairline.

ABOUT SILICON VALLEY HAIR INSTITUTE

Silicon Valley Hair Institute (http://siliconvalleyhairinstitute.com/), under the leadership of top-rated California hair transplant surgeon Miguel Canales MD, is one of the best facilities offering San Francisco Bay Area hair transplants. Dr. Canales provides the full range of advanced hair transplant and hair restoration procedures for Bay Area residents, from San Francisco to San Mateo to Palo Alto. If one needs a FUE hair transplant specialist, look no further than this Bay Area hair transplant center. Dr. Canales also performs female hair transplants for women and eyebrow restoration, thus offering the best hair transplant and robotic hair replacement options. Persons interested in the cost of robotic hair transplantation can call today to 650-551-1100 for a no-cost consultation, for more.

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