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Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D. of Crutchfield Dermatology is Voted a 2020 Best Doctor for Women for Minnesota Monthly Magazine

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Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D.

“I am honored to have been selected by my peers as a Top Doctor for Women. There is nothing more humbling than to be recognized by my colleagues for quality service to patients and the best skin care in Minnesota. I truly appreciate their recognition and confidence in naming me for this honor.”


EAGAN, Minn. (PRWEB)

Dermatologist Charles E. Crutchfield III M.D. has been selected by a vote of his peers as one of the Top Doctors for Women for 2020 that will be reported in Minnesota Monthly’s 2020 January/February issue.

In an independent survey of all certified and practicing doctors within the 11-county metro area, as well as Olmstead County, thousands of votes were cast honoring excellence in the medical field and those that garnered the most votes were honored with this award. According to Minnesota Monthly, “Over 10,000 physicians are asked to nominate their peers for this prestigious honor.”

Amazingly, Dr. Crutchfield has been the only dermatologist awarded this honor every year the poll has been taken by Minnesota Monthly magazine beginning in 2006.

Dr. Crutchfield is the Medical Director of Crutchfield Dermatology and is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School, as well as a Benedict Distinguished Visiting Professor of Biology at Carleton College. Dr. Crutchfield specializes in the treatment of skin-of-color/ethnic skin concerns, acne, psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and aesthetic/cosmetic dermatology.

“I am honored to have been selected by my peers as a Top Doctor for Women. There is nothing more humbling than to be recognized by my colleagues for quality service to patients and the best skin care in Minnesota. I truly appreciate their recognition and confidence in naming me for this honor,” said Dr. Crutchfield.

About Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD:

Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D. is a graduate of the Mayo Clinic Medical School and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Crutchfield is an annual selection in the “Top Doctors” issue of Mpls. St. Paul magazine. He is the only dermatologist to have been selected as a “Best Doctor for Women” by Minnesota Monthly magazine since the inception of the survey. Dr. Crutchfield has been selected as one of the “Best Doctors in America,” an honor awarded to only 4% of all practicing physicians. Dr. Crutchfield is the co-author of a children’s book on sun protection and dermatology textbook. He is a member of the AΩA National Medical Honor Society, an expert consultant for WebMD and CNN, and a recipient of the Karis Humanitarian Award from the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine.

Crutchfield Dermatology is a proud member of Doctors for the Practice of Safe and Ethical Aesthetic Medicine (DPSEAM). DPSEAM is limited to board-certified physicians who maintain the appropriate physician – patient relationship by having a medical director or licensed physician on site during all treatments including laser and injection services, require that a qualified physician examines every patient before the initial treatment or course of treatment, analyze patients’ pre-existing conditions or contradictions that would render the procedure unsafe or ineffective, create care plans that demonstrate how and why patients will benefit from planned procedures, and maintain an environment where patients feel free to ask questions and secure additional information about expected outcomes, among other requirements that protect cosmetic patients.

Crutchfield Dermatology is located at 1185 Town Centre Dr., suite 101, Eagan, Minnesota.

Please call 651-209-3600 for more information, or visit their website at http://www.crutchfielddermatology.com

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On-Demand Medicine Association Collaborative Takes on Common Industry Challenges

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“Our intent is to collectively address common issues and challenges associated with access to medical care and those settings where on-demand medicine is being offered,” stated Laurel Stoimenoff, UCA CEO.


WARRENVILLE, Ill. (PRWEB)

A nation-wide coalition of leading organizations, associations, trade groups and societies have come together in support of convenient care, urgent care, emergency medicine, retail medicine, worksite clinics, and telehealth. This coalition called the On-Demand Medicine Association Collaborative will discuss and address common industry challenges of the on-demand healthcare industry and to support more accessible healthcare across the country.

The inaugural meeting held on July 17, 2019 was attended by the senior leaders of six prominent organizations within this growing healthcare segment. Attending were: Larry Boress, Executive Director, the National Association of Worksite Health Centers (NAWHC); Tine Hansen-Turton, MGA, JD, FCPP, FAAN, Executive Director, the Convenient Care Association (CCA), Sabrina Smith, DRHA, Executive Director, Center for Applied Research in Telehealth (CART), ATA, Laurel Stoimenoff, PT, CHC, CEO, the Urgent Care Association (UCA); Juli Forde, Board Member, the Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA); and Bill Bruce, MBA, CAE, CEO, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). In addition to those who attended in-person Magna Dias, MD, President, Board of Directors, the Society for Pediatric Urgent Care (SPUC) will also participate in future endeavors.

“Our intent is to collectively address common issues and challenges associated with access to medical care and those settings where on-demand medicine is being offered,” stated Laurel Stoimenoff, UCA CEO. “Given the dynamic nature of the on-demand healthcare industry, we see our coming together as an important call-to-action to ensure we are staying abreast of key issues and trends of this important healthcare vertical which is meeting the needs of millions of patients and consumers every year.”

During the first meeting of the On-Demand Medicine Association Collaborative, the group initiated discussions on a number of timely subjects ranging from regulatory and reimbursement advocacy to the challenges of the opioid crisis. While each organization has a different strategic agenda, common areas where collective advocacy could be beneficial were identified. The participating groups intend to address this common ground with a unified voice, representing countless members and consumers across the country.

The collaborative will meet on a regular basis, and will prioritize the most relevant issues which may include reducing administrative costs, refining the role of on-demand care as a partner in the medical neighborhood, providing input on national standards for licensing, credentialing and scope of practice, and developing an educational platform to address the current opioid crisis. Current participants in the discussion are empowered by these initiatives which will yield improvements in care delivery, administrative efficiency and patient outcomes. Meetings are open to other organizations in the on-demand care space.

About the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM)

The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) is an international society of 4,500 occupational physicians and other health care professionals, provides leadership to promote optimal health and safety of workers, workplaces, and environments. http://www.acoem.org.

About the ATA

As the only organization completely focused on advancing telehealth, ATA is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable, and appropriate care when and where they need it, enabling the system to do more good for more people. ATA represents a broad and inclusive member network of technology solution providers and payers, as well as partner organizations and alliances, working to advance industry adoption of telehealth, promote responsible policy, advocate for government and market normalization, and provide education and resources to help integrate virtual care into emerging value-based delivery models. http://www.americantelemed.org.

About the Convenient Care Association (CCA)

The Convenient Care Association (CCA) is the national trade association of companies and healthcare systems that provide consumers with high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare in retail locations. Founded in 2006, the CCA was created to support and enhance the growth of the Convenient Care industry through quality and safety standards, continuing education for clinicians, education for consumers and policy development. For more information about CCA, visit http://www.ccaclinics.org.

About the Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA)

The Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA) is the national trade association representing Emergency Department Physician Groups, Billing and Coding Companies, and Supporting Organizations devoted to the provision of high quality care in the nation’s Emergency Departments. EDPMA members deliver (or directly support) health care for about half of the 141 million patient visits to U.S. emergency departments each year. EDPMA is one of the nation’s largest trade associations focused exclusively on the delivery of emergency medical professional services. Our Mission is to advocate for Emergency Department physician groups and their partners to enhance quality patient care through operational excellence and financial stability. http://www.edpma.org.

About the National Association of Worksite Health Centers (NAWHC)

The National Association of Worksite Health Centers (NAWHC) is a non-profit trade organization, focused on assisting public and private employers, unions and other plan sponsors in getting the greatest return from their onsite, near-site, shared, mobile and virtual health centers, pharmacies, worksite fitness and wellness centers. Its mission is to become the premier source of education, information, networking and resources for employers and others who wish to integrate or develop worksite clinics into their health care and benefit strategies. http://www.nawhc.org.

About the Society for Pediatric Urgent Care (SPUC)

The Society for Pediatric Urgent Care (SPUC) was founded in 2014 to address issues specific to pediatric urgent care. SPUC’s mission is to serve as the professional society for providers of pediatric urgent care medicine and establish standards for high quality, unscheduled pediatric care outside of the emergency department setting in collaboration with the Medical Home. http://www.urgentcarepeds.org

About the Urgent Care Association (UCA)

The Urgent Care Association (UCA) is a membership association of leaders, providers, and suppliers in the field of on-demand, consumer-focused healthcare. UCA advances the industry and supports member success through advocacy, research, education, collaboration, and high standards of care. The association maintains an active online presence and member community for daily exchange of best practices. It has also established certification and accreditation standards and programs, and currently accredits more U.S. urgent care centers than any other organization. For more information, visit http://www.ucaoa.org

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Integron Launches IoT Managed Services for Mobile Asset Management

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Integron announced today the launch of a new comprehensive managed services solution for mobile asset management. The Integron solution introduces a new level of condition management, allowing companies in the medical instrumentation, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries to maintain real-time condition visibility of critical and high value goods.

Integron will leverage its expertise in IoT managed services to assist connected health and life sciences companies in the turnkey deployment of scalable asset management tools. The solution brings together hardware sourcing, wireless connectivity, UI support, project management, kitting, warehousing, and logistics to enable companies to seamlessly deploy monitoring solutions for high value assets.

“Our customers have been looking for a comprehensive condition monitoring solution for a long time, and we’re excited to finally be able to deliver it,” commented Bryan Lubel, president of Integron. “Passive monitoring has not been sufficient for the highly regulated nature of the connected health market, and up to this point, active monitoring has been too fragmented, complicated and costly. We are excited to change that.”

Enterprise IoT deployments, including those for mobile asset management, require a level of expertise in wireless connectivity, device management and regulatory compliance that can overwhelm businesses of any size. According to Gartner, enterprises adopting managed IoT services will achieve a 50% faster time to solution at a 30% cost savings compared to those using in-house resources.

Real-time condition monitoring, inclusive of temperature and humidity monitoring, is expected to grow within the United States by as much as 11% CAGR over the next five years. The increased development in temperature-sensitive biopharmaceuticals, along with heightened awareness of food and drug safety has caused a sharper demand in reliable asset management tools.

Integron will be demonstrating capabilities in mobile asset management during Mobile World Congress – Americas, October 22-24 in Los Angeles in booth #2708.

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Exciting New Advancements in Breast Reconstruction by Dr. Lisa B. Cassileth

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB)

Industry-leading Beverly Hills plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Lisa Cassileth MD, FACS has created a revolutionary new breast reconstruction technique called SWIM.

What Makes It Unique:

The procedure uses the patient’s tissue and fat to recreate the breast after mastectomy, for an implant-free, “natural” breast reconstruction.

What is SWIM Breast Reconstruction?

SWIM stands for skin-sparing wise-pattern internal mammary perforator and is taking breast cancer reconstruction options to exciting new levels for women undergoing mastectomy.

This revolutionary new technique invented by Dr. Lisa Cassileth combines a nipple-sparing mastectomy with a breast reduction for a no-implant, no-free-flap breast reconstruction. All breast mammary tissue is removed and the leftover skin and fat from the patient’s original breast and surrounding area is folded to create a new breast. Unlike traditional flap surgeries, no muscle is sacrificed and no abdominal, back, or buttocks tissue is transferred. What is amazing about this new breast reconstruction procedure is the ability to preserve blood flow to the nipple and utilize the excess subcutaneous fat traditionally discarded in mastectomy to recreate a new breast without the need for a breast implant.

Who Is a Candidate for SWIM Breast Reconstruction?

This procedure can be performed on patients with moderate to large breasts and is an excellent option for women who have had radiation, have large pendulous breasts, have had medical problems, and those who have been told by their doctors that they are not good candidates for traditional breast reconstruction.

Cassileth Plastic Surgery & Skin Care is a top Beverly Hills plastic surgery practice and med spa specializing in one-stage, direct-to-implant breast reconstruction and SWIM breast reconstruction. Founder Dr. Lisa Cassileth is an innovator and pioneer in breast reconstruction and has been practicing plastic and reconstructive surgery in Beverly Hills for over 16 years. Her reputation for repairing failed cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries attracts patients from all over the United States and throughout the world.

If you would like more information about this topic, please call Cassileth Plastic Surgery at (310) 278-8200 and ask for Wendy or email info@cassileth.com.

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WhistlePig Rye Whiskey The Boss Hog 六 Edition ‒ The Samurai Scientist

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SHOREHAM, Vt. (PRWEB)

WhistlePig, the No. 1 distiller in the fast growing, ultra-premium and luxury rye whiskey category, 1 is pleased to introduce their newest edition of The Boss Hog: The Samurai Scientist. Now available for pre-order via Caskers, The Samurai Scientist is a sixteen-year-old, single barrel, straight rye whiskey that is powerfully complex and distinctly unique from anything WhistlePig has introduced before.

The Samurai Scientist is named for a legendary Japanese chemist, Jōkichi Takamine, the pioneer who introduced koji fermentation to the American whiskey industry in the 19th century. The limited-edition whiskey is the embodiment of a genuine collaboration between WhistlePig’s team and Japanese brewers from Kitaya, an award-winning sake, shōchū and umeshu producer located near Yame City in Fukuoka Prefecture on Japanʼs Kyushu Island. The umeshu used is Saikoo, a uniquely traditional, aged umeshu made by Kitaya. The whiskey was distilled in Canada using koji fermentation and aged for sixteen years before being finished in umeshu seasoned barrels and bottled by hand on the WhistlePig Farm in Shoreham, VT.

“It was an honor to work alongside the team at Kitaya to bring this collaboration to life in the form of the first American whiskey finished in Japanese umeshu barrels. With the introduction of The Samurai Scientist, WhistlePig continues to pave the way for innovation across the rye category,” says Jeff Kozak, CEO, WhistlePig. “Dave Pickerell committed to five promises for The Boss Hog, including being distinctly unique from anything we’ve done before. He had a thirst for exploring and trialing techniques from around the world, and Takamine was likeminded in propelling whiskey innovation across continents. This vision continues to drive us to explore beyond the limits of American Whiskey.”

“We finished one of our oldest whiskeys in barrels that held Kitaya’s eleven-year-old umeshu. With umeshu being an intensely aromatic spirit, it does not take long to impart deeply complex flavors. Each barrel of The Samurai Scientist is bottled at proof. Only 90 barrels exist and each bottle notes the barrel number and proof, ranging between 120 – 122,” says Pete Lynch, Master Blender, WhistlePig.

On the nose, The Samurai Scientist is intensely aromatic, with cinnamon, maple syrup and toasted marshmallow. Upon tasting, you’ll find bold notes of tobacco, ginger, baking spices and savory umami. After some time in the glass, and with a few drops of water, the whiskey reveals rich and complex notes of rye spice, oak char and vanilla. The finish on The Samurai Scientist is incredibly long, with oak spice, char and just a touch of smoke.

The Samurai Scientist is crowned by a hand-made Danforth pewter stopper representing Takamine’s family heritage and ground-breaking contributions in the field of chemistry. It is presented in a gift box elaborating his story.

The Samurai Scientist is available in a 750ml bottle at 60 – 61% alc./vol. with a suggested retail price of $499.99. Like the other Boss Hog editions before it, The Samurai Scientist will be sold at a variety of premium liquor stores, bars and restaurants across the United States, entering select international markets in the coming weeks, and is now available for pre-sale via Caskers.com.

About WhistlePig

Founded in 2008, WhistlePig is the premier aged rye whiskey, featuring the bold and often untapped flavor of rye. WhistlePig is leading a surge of innovation in the emerging field of North American whiskey. As the most decorated rye whiskey – having received the coveted ‘Best in Show Whiskey’ title from the 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, WhistlePig is widely viewed as the world’s finest Rye. With the opening of its distillery on its 500-acre Vermont farm in the fall of 2015, WhistlePig has also become one of the leading farm-to-bottle rye whiskeys in the world. http://www.whistlepigrye.com

(1)    Ultra-premium and luxury rye category defined as all rye whiskies in the U.S. sold at $75 or higher per 0.75L bottle at retail (Source: IWSR 2016)

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New Research Provides First Empirical Evidence of Link Between Alcohol Consumption and the Memory Formation Process

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[This research] suggests an entirely new route by which alcohol directly affects the brain via the ACSS2 enzyme and causes alcohol-related learning. Targeting this route could eventually aid in treating alcohol use disorder (AUD) and fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).


PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)

EpiVario, Inc., an early-stage drug discovery and development company, today announced results published in Nature, co-authored by the co-founders of EpiVario, which showed that alcohol consumption directly influences epigenetic regulation essential to memory formation. Through this metabolic route to epigenetic regulation, the studied animals showed preference for alcohol when exposed to environmental cues to consume alcohol; and when this metabolic route was blocked, this preference was eliminated.

The underlying study was conducted at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and was led by Co-Founder Shelley Berger, PhD, Daniel S. Och University Professor and Director of the Penn Epigenetics Program, and Co-Founder Philipp Mews, PhD, who is now a postdoctoral fellow at The Friedman Brain Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.

The research used isotopically-labeled alcohol and advanced mass spectrometry to track where the alcohol, and its breakdown products, go in the body and the brain. By doing so, metabolized alcohol was discovered to rapidly impact histone acetylation in the hippocampus – the learning and memory center of the brain – by directly depositing alcohol-derived acetyl groups onto histones via an enzyme called acetyl-CoA synthetase 2 (ACSS2).

Previous research conducted in the Berger lab, and led by Dr. Mews, found that ACSS2 is a key metabolic enzyme that works directly within the nucleus of neurons to turn genes on when new memories are being established.

“Our team in the Berger lab had previously discovered that ACSS2 ‘fuels’ a whole new machinery of gene expression ‘on-site’ in the nucleus of brain cells to turn on key memory genes after learning,” said Dr. Mews of the work that was published in a 2017 Nature paper. “We learned then that the metabolic factor ACSS2 is needed to lay down new memories.”

Combined with the results of the current study, this suggests an entirely new route by which alcohol directly affects the brain via the ACSS2 enzyme and causes alcohol-related learning. Targeting this route could eventually aid in treating alcohol use disorder (AUD) and fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

Memories associated with alcohol consumption are a primary driver of alcohol use disorder. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the disorder affects 15.1 million people in the United States alone, with the cost of alcohol misuse hovering at $250 billion.

“To our knowledge, this data provides the first empirical evidence indicating that a portion of the chemicals called acetate derived from alcohol metabolism directly influences epigenetic regulation in the brain,” said Dr. Berger. “The team was surprised to find that metabolized alcohol is directly used by the body to add acetyl groups to the proteins that package DNA, called histones, which is a key component in the memory formation process.”

In the current study, mice were exposed to neutral and alcohol reward spaces in designated compartments of their living environment to better understand how memories of alcohol-associated cues can affect behavior. The mice were allowed to roam free and researchers recorded the amount of time spent in either compartment. Mice with normal ACSS2 activity in their brains spent more time in the alcohol compartment. However, when ACSS2 in the brain was reduced, their preference for the alcohol compartment was not favored over the neutral compartment.

“This is significant because in alcohol use disorders, memory of alcohol-associated cues is a primary driver of craving and relapse, even after prolonged periods of abstinence,” said Dr. Mews. “Our latest findings establish a direct link between alcohol metabolism and histone acetylation in the hippocampus, indicating that translational treatment strategies that target this metabolic-epigenetic nexus may pave the way for novel therapeutic interventions for alcohol use and other neuropsychiatric disorders.”

The study also looked at the effects of alcohol consumption on developing mice by examining pregnant mice. After exposing the pregnant mice to ‘binge-drinking’ levels of alcohol, researchers identified deposits of alcohol-derived acetyl-groups onto histones in the fetal brains. These findings could eventually support the treatment and prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome, a cause of postnatal developmental disorders.

Thomas Kim, President and CEO of EpiVario, expressed the excitement over this data, saying, “The results further show the importance of ACSS2 as a target for preventing the storage of unwanted memories, in this case the cravings for alcohol triggered by environmental cues.”

EpiVario exclusively licensed the intellectual property related to this work from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to their current work on the development of a treatment for AUD, EpiVario is also developing a small molecule therapeutic for PTSD.

About EpiVario, Inc.

EpiVario is an early-stage drug discovery and development company that targets a wide range of memory-related psychiatric disorders, including PTSD, Alzheimer’s, and alcohol and drug addiction. The Company’s novel approach targets memory formation at the source of the disease, preventing the creation and reconsolidation of traumatic memories. Core to EpiVario is administering its drug in conjunction with psychotherapy, where a negative or traumatic memory is intentionally re-lived, with the goal of disassociating the stress linked to the original traumatic event. EpiVario is a startup company originally founded at the Penn Center for Innovation. For more information visit http://www.epivario.com.

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Dr. Aaron Quitmeyer Pairs Oral Surgery with Calming Sedation Dentistry in Harrisonburg, VA

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Board-Certified Oral Surgeon in Harrisonburg, VA, Dr. Aaron Quitmeyer

Board-Certified Oral Surgeon, Dr. Aaron Quitmeyer, Offers Harrisonburg, VA Sedation Dentistry

Dr. Quitmeyer takes every effort to make surgical treatment as safe, comfortable, and pain-free as possible with sedation services…


HARRISONBURG, Va. (PRWEB)

Board-certified oral surgeon, Dr. Aaron Quitmeyer, helps patients ease dental anxiety and fear with custom sedation dentistry at his Harrisonburg, VA practice. Dr. Quitmeyer takes every effort to make surgical treatment as safe, comfortable, and pain-free as possible with sedation services, including nitrous oxide, oral and IV sedation, and general anesthesia.

Patients with dental anxiety are often too fearful to undergo necessary dental treatment. Due to the nature of many oral and maxillofacial procedures, most patients feel apprehension about complex treatments such as wisdom teeth extraction, jaw surgery, and dental implant placement. In these circumstances, sedation dentistry plays a key role in helping patients feel calm and comfortable enough to receive treatment. Plus, it provides optimal pain control during surgery.

Dr. Quitmeyer offers a comprehensive range of sedation dentistry services at his practice, Shenandoah Oral and Facial Surgery, including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, IV sedation, and general anesthesia. Nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas”, is good for patients with mild anxiety, putting them in a comfortable, relaxed state. For moderate anxiety, oral sedation is anti-anxiety medication taken in pill form before a procedure, putting patients in a drowsy, calm state. IV sedation, a helpful option for patients with high anxiety, is administered intravenously and has amnesic effects. Though patients remain conscious and responsive during IV sedation treatments, they have no recollection of the treatment. General anesthesia is controlled unconsciousness for patients with severe phobias or those needing intense surgical treatment. General anesthesia is typically only available at hospitals, but because of Dr. Quitmeyer’s education and expertise, he is able to administer it in office.

Dr. Quitmeyer has undergone advanced training in anesthesia and sedation and is certified to provide all levels of sedation dentistry comfortably at his modern practice. With expertise in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, he and his team provide the ideal setting for patients needing sedation dentistry. When comfortably sedated, patients can receive treatment like dental implant placement, jaw surgery, bone grafting, and more to restore ideal dental health, oral function, and facial aesthetics.

Patients with anxiety or phobia about undergoing dental surgery can benefit from sedation dentistry at Dr. Quitmeyer’s Harrisonburg, VA practice. Consultations with the oral surgeon can be made by calling 540-433-1751 or visiting http://www.shenandoahofs.com.

About the Practice

Shenandoah Oral and Facial Surgery offers oral and maxillofacial surgical care to the greater Shenandoah Valley. A board-certified oral surgeon, Dr. Aaron Quitmeyer serves a full scope of oral surgical treatments. Always welcoming, he and his team emphasize patient education, encouraging each patient to feel empowered to choose the right care for them. Implementing the latest technology every step of the way, they offer custom oral surgical treatments including wisdom teeth extractions, jaw surgery, dental implants and full mouth reconstructions to restore health, function and aesthetics. Dr. Quitmeyer is proud to call the Shenandoah Valley his home after a rewarding 10-year career in the United States Navy Dental Corps. To learn more about Dr. Quitmeyer, his practice, or the services they offer, visit http://www.shenandoahofs.com or call their office in Harrisonburg, VA at 540-433-1751.

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RealINSIGHT Releases Customer Inspired Product Improvements and Launches New Website

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BETHESDA, Md. (PRWEB)

RealINSIGHT, the leading software solution for commercial real estate (CRE) lenders, investors, and servicers, today announced the release of a new customer-focused website and technology upgrades that will allow users to customize its software to meet their needs.

In releasing these new features, functions, and capabilities, RealINSIGHT continues to put the customer first. Rolling out innovative enhancements that increase productivity in intuitive ways, RealINSIGHT users can customize the cloud-based software to align with their business goals. Increased features that streamline the user experience include:


  • Improved ease-of-use to generate customized business plans with scenario modeling, budget forecasting and cash flows

  • Upgrades to loan disbursement tracking, rollup and drilldown reporting

  • Enhanced online report previews to include Excel-like sorting and filters options

“RealINSIGHT is committed to continuous improvement of its CRE software solution and data services based on customer feedback,” says James Shevlin, President and COO. “We listen to our customers’ needs, ideas, issues and suggestions to determine our product direction and the enhancement priorities that will help them be successful.”

The new website allows potential clients to find relevant information quickly and efficiently, helping them to understand how RealINSIGHT can deliver full lifecycle support. RealINSIGHT firmly believes that technology must adapt to each customer’s unique processes and end goals and not just be a one size fits all platform.

“RealINSIGHT is proud of the thought leadership that our new website brings to the CRE community,” says Shevlin. “The website allows us to offer focused resources and solutions to specific problems that professionals in the commercial real estate business face every day. The winners in every industry will be technology-enabled. This is especially true in CRE, as innovation has historically lagged other industries. Companies that embrace technology today will have a distinct advantage over those that do not.”

About RealINSIGHT

RealINSIGHT, a software solution built by real industry experts, is the only real choice that commercial real estate lenders, investors, and servicers value and trust. Implemented by some of the most active lenders and largest financial service firms in the world – including its affiliate company CWCapital – RealINSIGHT provides CRE professionals with a modern cloud-based platform designed to streamline workflows and effectively manage all aspects of their debt investments. RealINSIGHT is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland with offices in Dallas, Texas and New York.

To learn more, visit the company at RealINSIGHT.com.

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Escape to Shape named World’s Best Spa & Wellness Tour Operator 2019 by Worlds Spa Awards 2019

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“We are honored to be recognized for doing something that we love – sharing our passion for travel and wellness with our guests around the world,” says Escape to Shape founder Erica Gragg.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Escape to Shape, a leader in curating authentic and memorable experienced-based holidays that combine luxury, culture, wellness, fitness, and relaxation, has been awarded World’s Best Spa and Wellness Tour Operator 2019 by Worlds Spa Awards 2019. Escape to Shape was one of six companies in this category which is open to those that combine proven expertise with on the ground specialist knowledge and relationships, to give the spa and wellness tourism consumer the best value for money and the best spa and wellness holiday experiences.

Leading figures of the global spa and wellness industry gathered Monday, October 21, 2019 in Dubai, UAE for the Worlds Spa Awards 2019 – a global initiative to recognize, reward and celebrate excellence in the spa and wellness sector. The Worlds Spa Awards launched in 2015 and aims to drive up standards in spa and wellness tourism and foster growth by rewarding the leading organizations in their respective fields.

Curating adventures in wellness, Escape to Shape’s experience-based wellness holidays combine exploring the world while getting fit, practicing mindfulness, and eating nutritiously, all with authenticity, luxury and style. A pioneer in the “wellness tourism” field, Escape to Shape broke the mold of the typical ‘yoga retreat,’ going beyond to incorporate a variety of physical activities (yoga, Pilates, dance cardio, barre–based classes, circuit training, hiking, biking, etc.), as well as meditation, mindful eating, and exploration of the unique culture of each destination.

“We are honored to be recognized for doing something that we love – sharing our passion for travel and wellness with our guests around the world,” says Escape to Shape founder Erica Gragg. “Receiving this award motivates us to continue to offer our Escapes in unique destinations around the world, to take wellness beyond fitness and food, and to offer our guests experiences to explore and elevate.”

The weeklong “Escapes” emphasize a balanced travel experience, beginning with a personalized health and wellness questionnaire for each guest, and a schedule that infuses each day with local flavors – both in the food and the daily activities. Escapes have taken place in 65 countries thus far – from Bali to Botswana to Bhutan – and each trip is meticulously planned and curated by founders Erica Gragg and Francesco Anchisi. Together they scout each destination and activity, and hand-select the staff, including guides, fitness instructors and chefs. The company also offers travel consulting and bespoke trips, providing local transportation arrangement, reservations, guides, a comprehensive packing list, and even assistance with visa applications as needed.

Built on the philosophy that ‘wellness is the new luxury, and experiences are the new things,’ Escape To Shape recognizes that people are hungry for connection and for a total mind/body experience that takes them out of their day-to-day lives, widens their perspective, and provides them with the opportunity not only to connect with like-minded people, but to reconnect with themselves.

About Escape to Shape

Escape To Shape is the vision of Erica Gragg and Francesco Anchisi, two ‘gypsetters’* who believe in a sophisticated yet down-to-earth way of living- blending traveling, local flavors, experiences and entertaining with balance & wellness. Together the two have successfully married their passions for travel and cultural connections with fitness and wellness, creating a unique and rewarding way to experience the world. Each unique ESCAPE TO SHAPE location provides a perfect backdrop and platform for discerning guests to re-discover themselves while discovering a new culture. Each location, activity and menu is hand selected and curated by Erica and Francesco so as to ensure that guests experience the most authentic and very best each culture has to offer- a blend of cultural ‘must sees’ with an ‘in-the-know’ edge and off-the-beaten path treasures. https://escapetoshape.com/

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Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month Draws Attention to Life-Threatening, Often Misdiagnosed Disease

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“Although treatment options exist to help people with PH, early diagnosis is still a problem for many individuals and that is why awareness of the disease is so critical.” – Karen A. Fagan, M.D., PHA Board of Trustees chair and chief of pulmonary and critical care medicine, Univ. of South Alabama


SILVER SPRING, Md. (PRWEB)

Each November, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) launches a national campaign to raise awareness about pulmonary hypertension (PH), a progressive lung disease defined by high blood pressure in the lungs that can cause right heart failure and death.

In 2019, Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month focuses on promoting risk factors and symptoms by featuring “PHaces of Hope,” courageous individuals who live with PH. The complex disease is thought to affect an estimated 25 million adults and children worldwide, and can occur among those with left-heart disease, along with other associated conditions such as sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or scleroderma, or from congestive heart issues among babies and young children. The disease is significantly underdiagnosed and misunderstood. For example, many people with PH are misdiagnosed with more common illnesses, such as asthma. Symptoms, including shortness of breath, fatigue and chest pain, are not necessarily specific to PH and can lead to dangerous delays in a correct diagnosis.

Although no cure exists, early diagnosis and proper treatment can extend and improve a patient’s quality of life. In addition, advances in treatment and a better understanding of PH have led to effective therapies, better quality of life and improved survival for many types of PH, once diagnosed.

“Although treatment options exist to help people with PH, early diagnosis is still a problem for many individuals and that is why awareness of the disease is so critical,” said Karen A. Fagan, M.D., PHA Board of Trustees chair, professor of internal medicine and pharmacology, and chief of pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Ala. “Our campaign targets awareness among those in the medical community as well as patients, since early diagnosis can lead to better outcomes.”

The “PHaces of Hope” campaign celebrates a community of individuals with PH, along with their caregivers and health care professionals, who continue to inspire and empower others.

PHA asks that people in the PH community submit either a short written or video story by filling out a form at PHAssociation.org/ShareYourHope. Stories from the campaign will be shared on PHA’s social media channels and on the PHA website at PHAssociation.org/PHaces.

PHA’s outreach during November includes social media (including its special “PHaces of Hope” campaign), advocacy and educational components to drive awareness and ultimately a cure for PH. More information about PH, the campaign and how to spread awareness can be found at: PHAssociation.org/AwarenessMonth.

PHA is grateful for the sponsorship support provided by Actelion Pharmaceuticals U.S., Inc. for Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month.

About the Pulmonary Hypertension Association

Headquartered in Silver Spring, Md., the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit patient association dedicated to the pulmonary hypertension (PH) community. Pulmonary hypertension is a rare, chronic and life-threatening disease of the lungs for which no cure currently exists. PHA’s mission is to extend and improve the lives of those affected by PH. To achieve this mission, PHA engages people with PH and their families, caregivers, health care providers, and researchers worldwide who work together to advocate for the PH community, provide support to patients, caregivers and families, offer up-to-date education and information on PH, improve quality patient care, and fund and promote research. For more information, visit PHAssociation.org and connect with PHA on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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