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Advocate Health Care is enrolling adults with Down syndrome for the first research study in the Down Syndrome Clinical Trials Network Supported by LuMind IDSC Foundation

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Karen Gaffney, Down syndrome research advocate, and Ryan Hartman, LuMind IDSC Foundation Board of Directors. Photo provided by LuMind IDSC Foundation.

“In spite of recent advances in medical care, adults with Down syndrome continue to face very significant challenges, including a markedly increased risk of Alzheimer disease. We hope that this work will lead to better treatments for older people with Down syndrome,” said Brian Chicoine, MD


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On the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital campus, Park Ridge, Illinois, Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center researchers are enrolling adults with Down Syndrome who are older than 25 in the Longitudinal Investigation for Enhancing Down Syndrome Research Study (LIFE-DSR). The goal of the study is to better understand the health issues people with Down syndrome face as they age, particularly their risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

“In spite of recent advances in medical care, adults with Down syndrome continue to face very significant challenges, including a markedly increased risk of Alzheimer disease,” said Brian Chicoine, MD, site principal investigator for Advocate Health Care and cofounder and medical director for the Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center. “We are excited to be participating in the LIFE-DSR study and hope that this work will lead to better treatments for older people with Down syndrome.”

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s is complex, particularly in people with Down syndrome. With no single test currently available, diagnosis is based on an individual’s history, physical examination and cognitive testing. The LIFE-DSR study will observe adults with Down syndrome to validate tests of cognition and function designed specifically for adults with Down syndrome. The clinical trials network will also collect blood samples from all study participants to aid in the development of blood tests for Alzheimer disease.

The clinical trials network is sponsored by Alana Foundation and biopharmaceutical companies, AC Immune and Lundbeck with $3 million in initial funding. LuMind IDSC Foundation directs the clinical trials network. Through a research grant, Advocate received more than $300,000 from LuMind IDSC to participate as the first clinical trial site in Illinois.

“We believe that the clinical trials network will open up greater access to clinical research for people with Down syndrome and that is why LuMind IDSC is excited to be providing funding and leadership for the first study in the network, the LIFE-DSR study,” said Hampus Hillerstrom, LuMind IDSC chief executive officer.

Researchers will enroll more than 270 adults with Down Syndrome older than 25 in the LIFE-DSR study nationwide and follow them for two years. Eligible study subjects must have a study partner, and both must provide consent to participate. Participants who enroll through Advocate Health Care will be compensated $50 for each completed visit (three total) and reimbursed for up to $50 for travel costs for visits.

“We’re pleased to collaborate on this innovative trial designed for patients with Down syndrome,” said Katie Wozniak, director of specialty research for Advocate Research Institute. “It is a privilege to serve this important community and to partner in efforts that may advance their future care and diagnostic testing.”

To learn more about the LIFE DSR Study, contact Monika Kapinos at 847-723-2243 or LGH-LIFE-DSR@advocatehealth.com.

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Dynamis Power Solutions Names New CEO

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Says Evolution Well Services President, Jeff Morris, “Matt’s background in turbomachinery, rotating equipment and his familiarity with multiple industries uniquely qualifies him to lead the Dynamis business into new markets.”


THE WOODLANDS, Texas (PRWEB)

Dynamis Power Solutions, an affiliate of Evolution Well Services, recently named Matthew Crawford as Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Crawford joins the company after 13 years with General Electric holding various positions including Vice President of Sales, where he provided leadership to a team of Account Executives across the U.S. and Canada. During his tenure, he led the GE Oil & Gas North American Turbomachinery sales team with a total order plan of over $1B, including growing the onshore unconventional business from $0 to approximately $100M in total orders in just two years.

Says Evolution Well Services President, Jeff Morris, “Matt’s background in turbomachinery, rotating equipment and his familiarity with multiple industries uniquely qualifies him to lead the Dynamis business into new markets.”

“Dynamis is the benchmark for the mobilization of power. It was birthed in response to direct customer demand, coming on the heels of the great success of the Evolution Well Services fleets,” according to Crawford. “The quick mobilization/demobilization solution Dynamis offers, coupled with the 99.9% reliable LM2500 turbines, has gotten the attention of multiple industries from Oil and Gas and Industrial Data Centers to Agriculture and Commercial Grow Houses. And with natural gas prices at all-time lows, the fuel saving potential is greater than ever.”

About Dynamis Power Solutions

Dynamis Power Solutions combines their ultra-mobile design with the clean energy and operating efficiency of natural gas powered turbines to meet the needs of customers in a variety of industries. With an average mobilization/demobilization time of less than 14 hours for power from 2MW – 30MW, Dynamis is uniquely positioned to quickly deliver the right amount of power in the right location. Dynamis units can run directly off of field gas, utilizing natural gas that may otherwise be flared. The units can also run off of CNG, LNG or diesel, if necessary. This flexibility in operations and transports enables Dynamis to answer the call of almost any industry requiring short- and long-term power.

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QuestionPro Achieves International Standard for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of Customer Information

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Because we are a customer-centric organization, securing our customers’ data has always been our top priority


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QuestionPro Inc — a leading provider of online survey software, is now certified for implementing internationa l industry standard ISO 27001 – a proven systematic approach to manage information security risks that affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of customer information. Although QuestionPro already had systems in place to protect customer data, implementing the standard offers an extra layer of assurance to users with any remaining concerns about security risks.

“Because we are a customer-centric organization, securing our customers’ data has always been our top priority,” says Vivek Bhaskaran, Founder and CEO of QuestionPro. “As a technology company, we possess sensitive and important data from customers around the world who are at the behest of their various governments’ enforcement of privacy laws. It is imperative that customers place their valuable data only in trusted hands; our recent ISO 27001 certification shows that QuestionPro customers can trust us to protect their data.”

International Organization for Standardization(ISO) is an independent, non-governmental, international organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems. ISO certifications exist for a wide variety of industries and have been established to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency worldwide. Although ISO establishes the actual standards, an external certification body provides the certifications. For more information on ISO certification, visit https://www.iso.org/.

About QuestionPro:

With over 2.5 million users across 40 countries, QuestionPro is a leading provider of online survey software that allows users to generate the insights they need to make better business decisions. Their software includes not only tools for creation, distribution, and analysis of surveys, but also provides a platform for polling, tablet-based mobile research, and data visualization. QuestionPro has provided reliable and innovative technology to Fortune 100 companies, academic institutions, small businesses, and individual DIY researchers for over ten years. To learn more, visit http://www.questionpro.com.

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Body Contouring Treatments’ Rising Popularity Highlights Beauty Innovation, says Prime Body Sculpting

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More body contouring options mean more people are able to look their absolute best.

With the increase in body contouring treatments currently available worldwide, many experts may not be fully aware of all the latest options.


AGOURA HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB)

An October 12 article on Today Online reported on new statistics published by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) regarding the rise of noninvasive body contouring procedures. According to the ASDS, there are more than 10 nonsurgical body sculpting treatments being obtained for every one liposuction procedure. Los Angeles-based beauty group Prime Body Sculpting notes that, with the increase in body contouring treatments currently available worldwide, many experts may not be fully aware of all the latest options.

The body contouring spa says that the rise in popularity of nonsurgical body contouring is largely due to the ability to target the kinds of stubborn pockets of fat without the difficulties of surgery. For those looking to improve stubborn areas that diet and exercise don’t seem to shrink or tone enough, such as the lower back or thighs, Prime Body Sculpting says new solutions are available.

Two of these treatments, Ultrasonic Cavitation and Lipo Light, Prime Body Sculpting notes were both brought over from Europe by its founder and chief practitioner, Goly. Ultrasonic Cavitation utilizes ultrasonic energy to heat fat cells, causing them to break up in order to be burned off as energy, says the spa. Lipo Light involves the use of state-of-the-art light technology to target stubborn fat cells and release energy, the beauty group explains. Prime Body Sculpting adds that both of these treatments are completely noninvasive and can often result in significant improvements with continued healthy diet and exercise. Impacts range from losing several inches around the waist or thighs, to more toned and firmer skin.

The nonsurgical body and facial solutions experts at Prime Body Sculpting comment that busy and active individuals looking to enhance their bodies are often concerned with time and convenience. In the past when the only fat loss solutions for targeting stubborn pockets of fat were surgical, patients would need to prepare to be at home recovering for a few days, if not longer. Since body sculpting treatments are done without surgery of any kind, individuals can to return to their regular activities immediately following their procedure, Prime Body Sculpting says.

Prime Body Sculpting adds that, by improving areas individuals are insecure or sensitive about, its clients can finally feel complete confidence without taking drastic steps. In the same way a new wardrobe or fresh hair makeover can change how people feel and carry themselves, the boost in self-confidence that comes from a sculpted and toned body can make all the difference in a successful job promotion or first impression, the clinic says.

For more information about Los Angeles-based beauty group Prime Body Sculpting and their nonsurgical facial rejuvenation and body contouring treatments, call (833) 328-9376 or visit the clinic’s website at http://primebodysculpting.com/.

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Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Announces Successful First-Time Accelerated BSN Program NCLEX Pass Rate

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“With our accelerated program, we ensure our students are fully prepared to enter the workforce as qualified and competent nurses,” said Dr. Kimberly Johnston, Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.


LANCASTER, Pa. (PRWEB)

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, the area’s preeminent institution for the health care field, today announced a 92.3% pass rate for its first-time accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) test takers of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for 2019, surpassing the national average of 89.41%.

The 92.03% pass rate on the national professional licensure exam for nurses creates a high-level benchmark for future accelerated BSN students to strive for and surpass.

“We are thrilled, but not surprised, to see such a high benchmark created for our accelerated BSN program,” said Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Dean of Nursing Dr. Cheryl Grab. “To continue seeing success from our students validates and is a direct reflection of the extensive efforts of our faculty and staff to provide an unparalleled education for our students.”

Students at the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences have the option to accelerate their education through the region’s only Three-Year BSN program. The College’s rigorous curriculum prepares students for a myriad of health care settings, immersing them in a unique theoretical learning environment where collaboration between disciplines mimics that of a hospital and fosters a holistic understanding of how each professional and department works with one another.

“With our accelerated program, we ensure our students are fully prepared to enter the workforce as qualified and competent nurses,” said Dr. Kimberly Johnston, Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. “As we receive the first NCLEX scores from this graduating class, we feel we have truly prepared these students to not only be ready, but to be leaders in their industry.”

The program allows students to accelerate their path into the nursing field, entering the workforce sooner and helping to close the nursing gap.

The College was recently recognized by The Best Schools for its online RN to BSN program, ranking 15 out of 50 nationwide on the “Best Online Bachelor’s Nursing Program” list.

To learn more about the College’s accelerated BSN program, visit: https://www.pacollege.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/traditional-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing/.

About Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

A dynamic and academically rigorous institution, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a private, accredited, four-year college focusing exclusively on the field of health care. Offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, as well as a number of certificate programs, PA College provides professional development for health care workers throughout their career. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the College attracts a select group of more than 1,800 students to study with faculty who are experts in their specialty areas. For more information, visit: https://www.pacollege.edu/.

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Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) to Host Donor Egg Treatment Informational Seminar in London, 3 November 2019 at the Grosvenor House Hotel

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More than 85 percent of participants in SGF’s Shared Risk 100% Refund Program for Donor Egg Treatment take home a baby. The rest receive a full refund* to pursue other family building options.


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Shady Grove Fertility (SGF), a leader in reproductive medicine, will be hosting a complimentary patient seminar in the UK to discuss their renowned International Donor Egg Program. Shady Grove Fertility Founder and UK Program Director, Michael J. Levy, M.D. will outline the donor egg treatment process and discuss the specifics about this integrated program that allows patients to access exceptional services provided locally by multiple, local clinics and the donor egg registry available only at SGF.

Among the many benefits of SGF’s program, couples and individuals choose a medically, genetically, and psychologically prescreened egg donor who is ready to cycle and donate, without the wait. While SGF’s donor registry de-identifies the donors, the donor registry provides prospective recipients (the intended parents) with a wealth of information about the donor, including, in many cases, adult photos.

SGF, a pioneer in offering an IVF treatment financial guarantee for donor egg, makes treatment affordable through their exclusive Shared Donor Egg Program and Shared Risk 100% Refund Program for Donor Egg Treatment. With an IVF treatment guarantee, participants take home a baby or receive a 100% refund. Combined, these two programs offer patients up to six donor egg cycles for one flat amount at a 40 percent savings. SGF’s Donor Egg Program provides patients with a highly effective treatment to overcome infertility, with a 60 percent clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transfer.

Amanda Segal, SGF’s International Patient Liaison, will be onsite in London to discuss the benefits, success rates, and financial affordability of SGF’s program. Attendees of the free seminar will learn about traveling abroad for treatment, with only two trips required. In addition, former SGF patients will share their experience and journey to parenthood through this unique program.

The event will take place on 3 November 2019 at 18:00 (6 PM – 8 PM) at the Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel, Burlington Suite. 86-90 Park Lane, London W1K 7TN. Register for the seminar to learn more.

“We feel so fortunate to have found Dr. Levy. He is a wonderfully gifted doctor and so very calm and reassuring throughout the process. We are currently 5 months pregnant and have had such a positive experience with SGF,” shared a former Dr. Levy patient.

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 36 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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Palm Beach County Real Estate Total Home Sales Rise in September

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2019 JTHS-MIAMI President Kim Price

2019 JTHS-MIAMI President Kim Price

“Palm Beach is becoming more of an established community, and it’s attracting a diversified list of homebuyers”


MIAMI (PRWEB)

Palm Beach County total home sales, median prices, dollar volume and luxury transactions increased year-over-year in September 2019, according to the MIAMI Association of Realtors (MIAMI) and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system.

Palm Beach County total home sales increased 3.1% year-over-year, from 2,261 to 2,332.

“Palm Beach is becoming more of an established community, and it’s attracting a diversified list of homebuyers,” 2019 JTHS-MIAMI President Kim Price said. “More residents of high-tax states such as New York and California are looking to live here because of Palm Beach’s overall growth as a county, from academic to health care to cultural institutions.”

Palm Beach Single-Family Home Sales Rise Double Digits in September

Palm Beach County single-family home sales rose 10.5%, from 1,227 to 1,356. Palm Beach condo sales decreased 5.6%, from 1,034 to 976. With consumer confidence rising, unemployment low, job creation high and increased migration to Florida, Palm Beach real estate should enjoy steady growth.

Luxury ($1-million-and-up) home sales increased for single-family homes and condos in September 2019. Single-family home luxury sales increased 46.5% to 104 transactions last month. Condo luxury sales increased 12% to 28 transactions.

The increased number of luxury transactions raised the total dollar volume for Palm Beach real estate last month. Single-family home dollar volume rose 31.1%, from $590.1 million to $773.7 million. Condo dollar volume jumped 16.3%, from $259 million to $301.2 million.

According to Freddie Mac, the average commitment rate for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 3.61% in September, down from 3.62% in August. The average commitment rate across all of 2018 was 4.54%.

Lack of access to mortgage loans continues to inhibit further growth of the existing condominium market. Of the 9,307 condominium buildings in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, only 12 are approved for Federal Housing Administration loans, down from 29 last year, according to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and FHA.

A new condo approval process could increase sales in the future. The new guidance, which goes into effect in mid-October, extends certifications from two years to three, allows for single-unit mortgage approvals, provides more flexibility with owner/occupancy ratios, and increases the allowable number of FHA loans in a single project. The changes, many of which MIAMI and NAR has championed, should yield thousands of new homeownership opportunities.

Another Month of Price Appreciation in Palm Beach

Palm Beach County single-family home prices increased 2.9% in September 2019, increasing from $345,000 to $355,000. Existing condo prices increased 7.7%, from $175,000 to $188,500.

Palm Beach Distressed Sales Stay Low, Reflecting Healthy Market

Only 2.8% of all closed residential sales in Palm Beach were distressed last month, including REO (bank-owned properties) and short sales, compared to 3.5% in September 2019.

Total Miami distressed sales decreased 16.5%, from 79 to 66.

Short sales and REOs accounted for 0.6% and 2.2%, respectively, of total Palm Beach sales in September 2019. Short sale transactions increased 50% year-over-year while REOs decreased 26.1% percent.

Nationally, distressed sales represented 2% of sales in September, unchanged from August but down from 3% in September 2018.

Palm Beach Real Estate Selling Close to List Price

The median number of days between listing and contract dates for Palm Beach single-family home sales was 53 days, an 8.2% increase from 49 days last year. The median number of days between the listing date and closing date for single-family homes was 98 days, an 8.9% percent increase from 90 days.

The median time to contract for condos was 59 days, a 11.3% increase from 53 days last year. The median number of days between listing date and closing date increased 7.6% to 99 days.

The median percent of original list price received for single-family homes was 95%. The median percent of original list price received for existing condominiums was 94.3%.

National and State Statistics

Nationally, total existing-home sales transactions fell 2.2% from August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.38 million in September. Despite the decline, overall sales are up 3.9% from a year ago (5.18 million in September 2018).

Statewide closed sales of existing single-family homes totaled 23,510 last month, up 11.5% from September 2018, according to Florida Realtors. Florida’s condo-townhouse market totaled 9,007, up 6.1% compared to a year ago. Closed sales may occur from 30- to 90-plus days after sales contracts are written.

The national median existing-home price for all housing types in September was $272,100, up 5.9% from September 2018 ($256,900), as prices rose in all regions. September’s price increase marks 91 straight months of year-over-year gains.

Statewide median sales prices for both single-family homes and condo-townhouse properties in September rose year-over-year for 93 consecutive months. The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes was $265,000, up 5.3% from the previous year, according to data from Florida Realtors Research Department in partnership with local Realtor boards/associations. Last month’s statewide median price for condo-townhouse units was $193,000, up 5.8% over the year-ago figure. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.

Palm Beach Cash Buyers Represent Double the National Figure

Palm Beach cash transactions comprised 39.4% of September 2019 total closed sales, compared to 42.7% last year. Palm Beach cash transactions are double the national figure (17%).

Condominiums comprise a large portion of Palm Beach cash purchases as 52.9% of condo closings were made in cash in September compared to 29.6% of single-family home sales.

Seller’s Market for Palm Beach Real Estate

Inventory of single-family homes 8.7% in September from 6,726 active listings last year to 6,144 last month. Condominium inventory decreased 5.7% to 5,357 from 5,678 listings during the same period in 2018.

Months supply of inventory for single-family homes decreased 6.5% to 4.3 months, which indicates a seller’s market. Existing condominiums have a 4.8-month supply, which also indicates a seller’s market. A balanced market between buyers and sellers offers between six- and nine-months supply.

Total active listings at the end of September decreased 7.3% year-over-year, from 12,404 to 11,501.

New listings of Palm Beach single-family homes decreased 11.1% percent to 1,622 from 1,824. New listings of condominiums decreased 6.2%, from 1,499 to 1,406.

Nationally, total housing inventory at the end of September sat at 1.83 million, approximately equal to the amount of existing-homes available for sale in August, but a 2.7% decrease from 1.88 million one year ago. Unsold inventory is at a 4.1-month supply at the current sales pace, up from 4.0 months in August and down from the 4.4-month figure recorded in September 2018

To access September 2019 Palm Beach Statistical Reports, visit http://www.SFMarketIntel.com

Note: Statistics in this news release may vary depending on reporting dates. MIAMI reports exact statistics directly from its MLS system.

About the MIAMI Association of Realtors

The MIAMI Association of Realtors was chartered by the National Association of Realtors in 1920 and is celebrating 99 years of service to Realtors, the buying and selling public, and the communities in South Florida. Comprised of six organizations, the Residential Association, the Realtors Commercial Alliance, the Broward-MIAMI Association of Realtors, the Jupiter Tequesta Hobe Sound (JTHS-MIAMI) Council, the Young Professionals Network (YPN) Council and the award-winning International Council, it represents 47,000 real estate professionals in all aspects of real estate sales, marketing, and brokerage. It is the largest local Realtor association in the U.S. and has official partnerships with 215 international organizations worldwide. MIAMI’s official website is http://www.MiamiRealtors.com

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Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation and Radiating Hope Announce Strategic Partnership to Treat Cancer Globally

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Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation (GACCF) http://www.globalaccf.org, the leading global cancer care organization providing oncology education programs in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), announced today a new strategic partnership with Radiating Hope http://www.radiatinghope.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding access to radiation cancer care for patients around the globe.

The partnership unites two organizations that share a mutual purpose of transforming lives through radiotherapy treatment in South America, Africa, South and East Asia. As part of the new partnership, Radiating Hope’s Executive Director, Tom Ladd, has joined the GACCF Board. Ladd will also continue his long-standing leadership role as Executive Director of Radiating Hope.

Together, the newly formed collaboration will continue to educate physicians and medical specialists who work in the field of oncology and bring hope and resilience to communities where cancer education and treatment are desperately needed.

“Radiating Hope has a long history of providing the operational solutions and support that nonprofits need to advance their mission in treating the most vulnerable patients who lack access to equipment and medical know-how to fight the disease,” said Tonya Steiner, executive director of Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation. “Our new partnership enhances these services as we empower more physicians and medical specialists to provide state-of-the-art radiotherapy treatment in these underserviced regions of the world.”

Today, cancer is the leading cause of death in Africa, killing more people than HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. GACCF and Radiating Hope are dedicated to advancing cancer care in developing countries and addressing the scarcity of cancer care due to outdated equipment and simplified techniques. Radiation therapy is a vital component of most cancer treatments. Approximately 60-70 percent of all cancer patients in the US will receive some form of radiation therapy. Most people living in developing nations do not have access to this crucial treatment.

GACCF helps cancer care professionals expand their knowledge base by implementing and overseeing training courses and workshops that improve cancer treatment through radiotherapy to destroy cancer cells – an essential component required in more than 50 percent of all cancer patients, along with surgery and chemotherapy. An increase in radiotherapy training can ultimately result in increased positive patient outcomes and a reduction of side effects commonly experienced with cancer treatment.

“Radiating Hope is delighted to work with GACCF and bring together the complementary services of two great organizations to better treat cancer on a global scale,” said Tom Ladd, executive director of Radiating Hope. “This partnership merges Radiating Hope’s expertise in developing countries and our volunteer force of radiation oncology professionals with GACCF’s medical training programs to meet critical needs around the world.”

To make a donation, visit http://www.globalaccf.org.

About Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation:

The Global Access to Cancer Care Foundation (GACCF) offers training, technology, access, and hope; specifically for low and middle-income countries (LMICs) in South America, Africa, South and East Asia. The Foundation’s cancer care professionals help to implement and oversee training courses and workshops in collaboration with local partners such as universities, hospitals or governmental institutions that enhance cancer treatment through radiotherapy treatment. These regional programs aim to overcome the lack of trained professionals who treat cancer patients in the near term. By empowering local faculty to deliver training, the GACCF education programs encourage self-reliance and sustainability. To support the success of these programs, the GACCF provides project management, financial support, and professional teams from within and outside the region. For more information, visit: http://www.globalaccf.org.

About Radiating Hope:

Since 2012, Radiating Hope has placed 24 radiation machines in underserved areas of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with more machine donations in progress. Along with this equipment, Radiating Hope provides ongoing education and training to the medical teams who use these machines to treat patients. In addition, Radiating Hope organizes medical symposia, such as the Greater Horn Oncology Symposium (GHOS) in Eastern Africa, to further share best practices and new research. To help fund these efforts, Radiating Hope invites its supporters to participate in fundraising expeditions that take them trekking to places like the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, and the Inca Trail. To support Radiating Hope’s mission, please visit http://www.radiatinghope.org.

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Io-Tahoe to Feature Customer Insight on “Organizing the Chaos of Healthcare Data with Smart Data Discovery” at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™, Orlando, Florida

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“Staying ahead in today’s healthcare market means organizations must find ways to improve efficiencies across all areas of their operations. Io-Tahoe is helping us achieve this.”


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

Io-Tahoe, a pioneer in Smart Data Discovery and AI-Driven Data Catalog products, in its efforts to continue to transform the data discovery market, today announced it will showcase how its Smart Data Discovery platform is helping to organize healthcare data, to the audiences attending the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™, taking place in Orlando, Florida, from October 20 – 24. As an Emerging Technology Exhibitor, Io-Tahoe will showcase the latest product features and share demonstrations on how data discovery can enable organizations to become insights-driven and achieve the desired business outcomes.

Join us at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ (Exhibit ET5)

On Wednesday 23 October at 6:40pm (IT Xpo Stage 1/Atlantic Hall), join Charles Boicey, Clearsense’s Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, for his session on “Organizing the Chaos of Healthcare Data with Smart Data Discovery”. Boicey will share with attendees, how Clearsense is using Io-Tahoe, leveraging the power of machine learning in data discovery to identify specific fields in medical records, such as medications or allergies, in a fraction of the time previously required. Attendees will also learn how the application of technology, such as machine learning, is speeding up the process of making healthcare data comprehendible, thus shrinking the discovery time from days to hours.

In a recent announcement, Boicey said, “Healthcare leaders need solutions to help navigate the increasing expectation for the highest levels of clinical data quality and growing regulations. Staying ahead in today’s healthcare market means organizations must find ways to improve efficiencies across all areas of their operations. Io-Tahoe is helping us achieve this.”

Io-Tahoe is an Emerging Technology Exhibitor at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™, which provides an opportunity for Io-Tahoe’s customers and potential customers to schedule a one-to-one meeting with Io-Tahoe executives and product experts; and hear how organizations have already successfully implemented Io-Tahoe’s technology. Email: info@io-tahoe.com to schedule one-to-one meetings, at Exhibit ET5, with Io-Tahoe executives and product experts.

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About Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™

Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ is the world’s most important gathering of CIOs and senior IT executives. This event delivers independent and objective content with the authority and weight of the world’s leading IT research and advisory organization, and provides access to the latest solutions from key technology providers. CIOs and IT executives rely on Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo™ to gain insights into how their organizations can use IT to address business challenges and improve operational efficiency. For more information, please visit https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/symposium-us.

About Io-Tahoe

Io-Tahoe (http://www.io-tahoe.com) is a pioneer in Smart Data Discovery and AI-Driven Data Catalog products. In its efforts to continue to transform the data discovery market, the platform enables organizations to discover and search data across a wide range of heterogeneous technology platforms from traditional databases, data warehouses and data lakes to the cloud and other modern repositories, helping enterprises trace data elements across their systems in spite of outdated metadata definitions. Io-Tahoe utilizes machine learning algorithms to dramatically increase the accuracy, intelligence and speed of learning of complex data elements and data relationships throughout the entire business environment. Our platform saves time by processing many data sources in weeks, instead of manual discovery and cataloging for months.

Our product has been custom-built by a team with a deep understanding of data challenges, giving us first-hand insight and appreciation into our customers’ diverse and complex data needs. Io-Tahoe is particularly valuable to businesses with large numbers of customers and diverse data sets, such as those in the financial services, utilities, retail, transportation, insurance, healthcare and manufacturing industries.

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Greenberg Traurig Texas Shareholders Sandra D. Gonzalez and Adelaida Vasquez Accepted into HBNA Latina Executive Leadership Program

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“Sandra and Adelaida are positive role models for women attorneys from all backgrounds and we congratulate them on being chosen. Their dedication to the profession and their clients are beacons in the profession and we look forward to many additional honors for both of them,” said Mary-Olga Lovett


HOUSTON and AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

Sandra D. Gonzalez and Adelaida Vasquez, shareholders in the Austin and Houston, Texas offices of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been accepted into the Latina Executive Leadership Program from the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA). The program is a new initiative of the HNBA’s Commission on Latinas in the Profession. The two-part, high-level leadership program is geared towards Latina lawyers who have been in the profession for more than 10 years and are high-potential, according to the organization. The program focuses on executive legal management, soft skills leadership training and executive coaching. The executive programming will provide training on a variety of tactics aimed at taking the careers of participants to the next professional level and improving their team leadership skills.

“Sandra and Adelaida are positive role models for women attorneys from all backgrounds and we congratulate them on being chosen. Their dedication to the profession and their clients are beacons in the profession and we look forward to many additional honors for both of them,” said Mary-Olga Lovett, Senior Vice President of Greenberg Traurig, the Co-Regional Operating Shareholder of the firm’s Texas offices and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.

Gonzalez, resident in the firm’s Austin office, focuses her practice on international corporate compliance matters and more specifically, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act. She assists clients around the world to design, build, and implement anti-corruption compliance policies and procedures consistent with the elements of an “effective compliance program” under U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidelines. Gonzalez has advised clients on corruption issues in an array of scenarios including, assisting with internal investigations, designing and performing compliance assessments and risk assessments, performing compliance due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, training company personnel, and advising on relationships with third parties. She has advised clients in a variety of industries including: telecommunications, real estate, retail, oilfield equipment, financial banking, aerospace, and hospitality. To be sustainable, an anti-corruption compliance program must be practical, flexible, and adaptable, so that compliance resources are targeted to high risk areas. Gonzalez assists clients to tailor a compliance program to meet these goals.

Vasquez, a member of the firm’s Houston office, focuses her practice on international compliance matters and counsels companies doing business in international markets. She advises on a host of compliance and transactional due diligence issues arising out of various government regulations, including the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act. In addition to analyzing corruption risks in corporate transactions, she assists clients in designing and building anti-corruption programs, assesses existing anti-corruption programs, and advises on post-acquisition integration of anti-corruption programs. Vasquez’s practice also includes assisting with internal corruption investigations as well as designing and performing compliance audits and risk assessments. Vasquez has experience in handling compliance and diligence matters in Mexico, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. Her practice spans a wide variety of industries, including: telecommunications, retail, construction, healthcare/pharmaceuticals, energy, financial banking, aerospace, automobile, agriculture, and hospitality. She is a 2019 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow.

Gonzalez and Vasquez also serve as leaders of the firm’s Latino Affinity Group, Somos GT. The Group connects the firm’s Latino attorneys and allies based on a shared desire for greater collaboration and to increase opportunities for personal and professional development for Latino lawyers throughout the firm.

“We are excited to be part of this incredible program that seeks to empower and elevate Latinas in the legal profession. Today, Latinas make up only 1.47% of all lawyers although we represent one in four U.S. women. We welcome the challenge and are grateful to the HNBA and Greenberg Traurig for affording us this opportunity,” Gonzalez and Vasquez said in a joint statement.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP – Texas: Texas is important to Greenberg Traurig and part of its history. With more than 125 Texas lawyers in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Greenberg Traurig has deep roots in the Texas business, legal, and governmental communities. Greenberg Traurig Texas works with clients to address their interdisciplinary legal needs across the state utilizing the firm’s global platform. The Texas attorneys are experienced in industries key to the state’s future, including: aviation, chemicals, construction, education, energy and natural resources, financial institutions, health care, hedge funds, hospitality, infrastructure, insurance, media, medical devices, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, real estate, retail, sports, technology and software, telecommunications, transportation, and video games and esports.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Women’s Initiative: Greenberg Traurig is committed to its women lawyers’ success, which includes a firmwide women’s affinity group encompassing recruiting, retention, and business development. The firm regularly collaborates with like-minded organizations to address these issues on a broader scale in a variety of industries and communities. Greenberg Traurig also takes thoughtful action to when addressing issues such as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, breaking the glass ceiling, mentoring, creating and maintaining healthy lifestyles, and giving back to the community.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Greenberg Traurig is a uniquely empowering and diverse firm built on a foundation of fairness, equality, and authenticity. The firm’s efforts have been recognized by local, national, and global publications and organizations including Chambers and Partners. Web: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/general/our-firm/diversity Twitter: @GT_Drives.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2100 attorneys in 41 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com Twitter: @GT_Law.