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Hemp Depot Adds Lead Scientist and Vice President of Sales and Marketing to Its Growing Team

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“Trujillo and Seifried are both incredibly valuable additions to the Hemp Depot team as we continue to scale and see tremendous growth due to our unique combination of value and purity.”


DENVER (PRWEB)

Hemp Depot, the largest provider of premium-quality hemp CBD oil products, seed, and clones in the United States today welcomes Jeff Trujillo, Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Dustin Seifried, Lead Scientist and New Product and Extraction Director to its growing team.

Trujillo joins Hemp Depot as VP of Sales and Marketing where he is focused on further expanding Hemp Depots remarkable wholesale and retail reach with a new inside sales organization. Additionally, Trujillo will develop Hemp Depot’s affiliate marketing program and create and oversee its internal marketing team. Trujillo has a rich and proven history growing sales teams in rapidly evolving industries such as telecommunications and pharmaceutical for brands including Verizon, NTT Communications, Pfizer, Baer, and more.

Seifried joins Hemp Depot as Lead Scientist and New Product and Extraction Director where he focuses on continuing to advance the superior quality, purity, and scientific sophistication of Hemp Depot’s products, and enable the company to continue to provide wholesale and retail customers premium-quality CBD at the best value on the market.

Seifried is a celebrated and published scientist with notable work in Nature.com’s scientific report, ‘Contrasting Roles of Cannabidiol as an Insecticide and Rescuing Agent for Ethanol-induced Death in the Tobacco Hornworm’ and an additional research report pending publication on the use of CBD to alleviate alcohol-induced stress.

Previously, Seifried worked Disney World’s EPCOT “Living with the Land” greenhouse and aquaponics program; as a research and design chemist for baby food and beverages; and at Atkins, where he managed all instrumentation for Atkin’s products.

“Trujillo and Seifried are both incredibly valuable additions to the Hemp Depot team as we continue to scale and see tremendous growth due to our unique combination of value and purity,” said Andy Rodosevich, CEO and co-founder of Hemp Depot. “Their roles are fundamental to continuing Hemp Depot’s growth as one of the largest providers of hemp-based CBD in the United States, and their unique experience will be a great benefit to everyone in our organization.”

Hemp Depot is one of the nation’s largest providers of hemp CBD with more than 2,400 white-label productions nationwide because they deliver the highest degree of purity and strength in the consumer and wholesale CBD market at the best value. As one of the first 13 producers to be certified by the U.S. Hemp Authority, Hemp Depot is one of the nation’s largest and most trusted hemp brands specializing in seed genetics, planting, harvesting, formulating, wholesaling, and retailing cannabis for CBD under a variety of best-selling labels as well as white labels for humans and pets with all products grown, formulated, and processed in their facilities in Colorado. With a commitment to safety and purity guaranteed through third-party testing, Hemp Depot offers a complete range of full-spectrum and 100% THC-free products. Passionate about clean, sustainable agriculture, water conservation and growing non-GMO, all-natural crops, Hemp Depot seeds generate the highest-value CBD per plant, and the company maintains the highest hemp seed inventory in the United States.

For more information about Hemp Depot, please visit http://www.hempdepotco.com.

About Hemp Depot

Hemp Depot provides the highest-quality hemp CBD oil, hemp seeds, and hemp clones in the U.S. Hemp Depot cannabinoid products deliver the highest degrees of purity and strength in the consumer and wholesale CBD market, with all products grown, formulated and processed in Hemp Depot’s facilities in Colorado. As one of the first 13 producers to be certified by the U.S. Hemp Authority, Hemp Depot is one of the nation’s largest and most trusted hemp brands specializing in seed genetics, planting, harvesting, formulating, wholesaling, and retailing cannabis for CBD under a variety of best-selling labels as well as white labels for humans and pets. With a commitment to safety and purity guaranteed through third-party testing, Hemp Depot offers a complete range of full-spectrum and 100% THC-free products at the best value. Passionate about clean, sustainable agriculture, water conservation and growing non-GMO, all-natural crops, Hemp Depot seeds generate the highest-value yield per acre and the highest-value for CBD per plant, while also maintaining the highest hemp seed inventory in the U.S. Visit http://www.hempdepotco.com for orders and more details.

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Chiromatic Announces First-of-its-Kind Innovative Sleep Technology

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The Chiromatic Vitality Mattress

“By combining unparalleled research with German-engineered dimensional textiles, we have developed a clinical-grade technology and a luxury experience, all in one,” explained Bart Zoni, Managing Partner.


MORRISTOWN, N.J. (PRWEB)

Chiromatic, a Chiropractor- approved sleep innovation company, today announced the world’s first mattress to use LoomAir 3DTM technology.

The original pioneers of Chiropractic mattresses have re-launched their line with a revolutionary new technology that will mean better sleep for the 45 million Americans who suffer from back and neck pain. As the trailblazer in specific chiropractic mattress design since 1977, Chiromatic has continued to look for revolutionary ways to bring better products to their network of doctors and customers.

“We discovered that mattresses have not really evolved over the past 40 years.” stated Bart Zoni, Managing Partner. “We recognized the need for a sleep line that provides health benefits along with desired comfort and luxury.”

With the newest generation of Chiromatic mattresses using LoomAir 3D technology, Chiromatic has addressed the problems of traditional beds and can better meet the needs of those suffering from back and neck pain. Contrary to traditional beds and memory foams, which create more resistance as one sleeps, LoomAir 3D technology distributes pressure evenly to rid of any unwanted “hot spots” on the body and puts a stop to uneven lumbar support.

“We looked to the aerospace, medical device, and automotive technologies to find our inspiration,” explained Zoni. “By combining unparalleled research with German-engineered dimensional textiles, we have developed a clinical-grade technology and a luxury experience, all in one.”

The 3-dimensional fabrics provide a surface-body interface that is supportive throughout, but soft at the pressure points, adapting to any sleep position. Available in their new Vitality mattress, these 3D “spacer” fabrics have two faces separated by millions of tiny filaments, providing the support of over 3 million fibers to resemble the feeling of floating on air.

Vitality Mattress

Experience the healing power of sleep with Chiromatic’s advanced, proprietary support technology for those with back and neck pain. Comprised of non-toxic materials and compatible with adjustable bases, the exclusive patent pending technology available in this bed delivers:


  • A unique feeling of weightlessness and reduced point pressure

  • Disruption-free motion for an ideal partner bed

  • Even weight distribution and adaptive support for optimal alignment of the spine

  • Increased airflow for optimal temperature control

“We believe a bed should be more than a piece of bedroom furniture – it should be the centerpiece of a healthy lifestyle,” explained Deb Pearce, Partner. “This technology marks a new era at Chiromatic that speaks to who we are as a company and is a direct reflection of the value we deliver to our clients – scientific, luxurious and technologically advanced.”

Taking a new and improved health-first approach, Chiromatic’s revitalized mission has evolved to promote the notion that sleep and health are one in the same. Their new line of mattresses and pillows are proven to improve the quality of sleep and specifically support those that live an active lifestyle. Products are available through a Chiropractor network as well as in their Morristown experience center, set to open this fall.

About Chiromatic

Since 1977, Chiromatic Sleep Systems have been designed with and trusted by Chiropractors and can be an important part of a holistic approach to managing back and neck pain. Approaching sleep with a health-first approach, Chiromatic uses the latest in clinical-grade technology, to innovate the mattress industry with sleep systems that address the needs of millions of consumers that experience back and neck pain – and those that just want the most comfortable night’s sleep.

For more information, please visit: https://www.chiromatic.com/

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Rosemarie Riddell Bogdan, Esq. Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in National Valsartan NDMA Products Liability Litigation

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On May 6th, 2019, Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP partner, Rosemarie Riddell Bogdan, was appointed to a leadership position on the Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury Steering Committee in the National Valsartan NDMA contamination litigation (IN RE: Valsartan Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2875) pending in federal court in New Jersey.  Ms. Bogdan will serve as the Co-Science Chair on the Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Steering Committee.

The IN RE: Valsartan Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2875 centers around the FDA recalls of Valsartan which began in July of 2018 and have continued throughout 2019. The FDA recall came after 22 other countries issued recalls of over 2,300 Valsartan batches.   Other batches of “sartan” medications, Losartan and Irbesartan, have been added to the FDA recall list.  As of September, 2018, there have been 1,152 individual recalls making this the largest Class 1 drug recall to date.   

The medications have been recalled because they contain nitrosamine impurities that don’t meet the FDA’s safety standards. Nitrosamines are organic chemical compounds that are comprised of a nitroso group bonded to an amine.   The nitrosamine impurities that have been found are Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), N-Nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), and N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA).  Most nitrosamines are carcinogenic.  In particular, NDMA, NDEA and NMBA are recognized by the International Agency for Research on Cancer to be carcinogens.  NDMA so reliably causes cancer that it is used to create cancer in rats for cancer research.  

Over 2 million Americans have received notices in the mail alerting them of the recalls and their potential exposure to a probable carcinogen. Similar warnings have also been issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), Health Canada, the European Medical Association (EMA), and the Hong Kong Department of Health.

Many lawsuits have been filed by patients across the U.S., for strict products liability, manufacturing defect, negligence, fraud, violation of warranties, and other laws relating to the safe sale and distribution of prescription drugs.  On February 14, 2019, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) issued a transfer order consolidating valsartan products liability lawsuits in the District of New Jersey.  This process is intended to serve the convenience of the parties, witnesses, and the judicial system, and to reduce duplicative discovery, and avoid conflicting pretrial schedules. Future cases filed by patients claiming injuries caused by the contaminated Valsartan will be transferred or sued directly into the MDL.  This MDL is comprised of both personal injury cases, as well as class actions.  The MDL includes all manufacturers of the recalled valsartan.  A list of the medications that have been recalled can be found on the FDA’s website. 

Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, LLP® is a personal injury law firm whose practice is limited to protecting the rights of those wrongfully injured as a result of negligence. If you or a loved one have been injured, you can call our experienced team of attorneys toll-free at 1.800.LAW.1010 (1-800-529-1010).

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Cognition® Corporation Releases White Paper Upcoming EU Regulation of Medical Devices

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Cognition Corporation White Paper: Managing the Transition to EU MDR Regulations

“There’s a lot happening with the EU MDR… By leveraging some of the methods we suggest in this new white paper, we believe that will go a long way in helping these manufacturers streamline the transition.”


LEXINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB)

Cognition® Corporation, a software company specializing in medical device compliance and commercialization, has just released a new white paper on the upcoming implementation of the European Union’s Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR).

The MDR is a new regulatory framework for the oversight of medical devices submitted to and cleared for market in European Union Member States. Intended to replace the previous Medical Device Directive established in 1993, this new regulation is set to see full implementation in May 2020.

“The transition to this new system of regulatory compliance is going to be a challenge for medical device manufacturers,” says David Cronin, CEO of Cognition Corporation. “We’re releasing this paper in the hopes of helping some organizations understand and prepare for the changes ahead in the European market.”

The new white paper takes a high-level approach to the EU MDR, laying out the basics before diving into certain preparatory methods manufacturers of medical devices can undertake. Strategies such as planning ahead, keeping an eye on device classification, and ensuring robust risk management are reviewed.

“There’s a lot happening with the EU MDR,” says Mr. Cronin, “and even though it was published back in 2017, there are still organizations who have yet to come into compliance before the official implementation date. By leveraging some of the methods we suggest in this new white paper, we believe that will go a long way in helping these manufacturers streamline the transition.”

Mr. Cronin adds that the paper will offer suggestions for meeting the MDR’s robust postmarket surveillance requirements as well. “Just like the FDA, the EU is getting more concerned with the total product lifecycle,” says Mr. Cronin. “By highlighting this in our paper, we hope to bring more awareness, and hopefully give folks a chance to better understand what the EU MDR is all about.”

The white paper is available for download here.

Cognition® Corporation, based in Lexington, Massachusetts, has offered solutions for product development compliance for more than fifteen years. Cognition offers the Cognition Cockpit® Platform, along with engineering and validation support, and industry expertise. Thousands of users worldwide use Cognition solutions to manage their product development process and meet regulatory, performance, and-time to-market goals. For more information, visit http://www.cognition.us or call (781) 271-9300.

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Nuspire Named to 2019 MSSP Alert Top 200 Managed Security Services Providers List

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MSSP Alert, published by After Nines Inc., has named Nuspire to the Top 200 MSSPs list for 2019 (http://www.msspalert.com/top200). The list and research identify and honor the top 200 managed security services providers (MSSPs) that specialize in comprehensive, outsourced cybersecurity services.

Previous editions of the annual list honored 100 MSSPs. This year’s edition, at twice the size, reflects MSSP Alert’s rapidly growing readership and the world’s growing consumption of managed security services. MSSP Alert’s readership has grown every month, year over year, since launching in May 2017.

The Top 200 MSSP rankings are based on MSSP Alert’s 2019 readership survey combined with aggregated third-party research. MSSPs featured throughout the list and research proactively monitor, manage and mitigate cyber threats for businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations of all sizes.

This year, Nuspire was ranked number 27, up from number 45 in 2018. Nuspire was recognized for its consistent aggressive annual growth and recent merger with GBprotect. Also, for its tremendous customer service levels, which outflanks the competition.

“We are thrilled to be included in MSSP Alert’s Top 200, listed as one of the top 20% of MSSP’s in the world,” said Greg Yarrington, Nuspire COO. “Inclusion in this list is a true testament to our customer first culture, where we provide diligent 24x7x365 support with our security experts and innovative technologies, and work as an extension of our client’s security team to help them achieve the successful outcomes they desire for their security program.”

“After Nines Inc. and MSSP Alert congratulate Nuspire on this year’s honor,” said Amy Katz, CEO of After Nines Inc. “Amid the ongoing cybersecurity talent shortage, thousands of MSPs and IT consulting firms are striving to move into the managed security market. The Top 200 list honors the MSSP market’s true pioneers.”

MSSP Alert: Top 200 MSSPs 2019 – Research Highlights

The MSSP Alert readership survey revealed several major trends in the managed security services provider market. Chief among them:


  • The Top 5 business drivers for managed security services are talent shortages; regulatory compliance needs; the availability of cloud services; ransomware attacks; and SMB customers demanding security guidance from partners.

  • 69% of MSSPs now run full-blown security operations centers (SOCs) in-house, with 19% leveraging hybrid models, 8% completely outsourcing SOC services and 4% still formulating strategies.

  • The Top 10 cybersecurity vendors assisting MSSPs, in order of reader preference, are Fortinet, AT&T Cybersecurity, Cisco Systems, BlackBerry Cylance, Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft, SonicWall, Carbon Black, Tenable and Webroot (a Carbonite company).

  • Although the overall MSSP market enjoys double-digit percentage growth rates, many of the Top 200 MSSPs have single-digit growth rates because they are busy investing in next-generation services – including managed detection and response (MDR), SOC as a Service, and automated penetration testing.


The Top 200 MSSPs list and research are overseen by Content Czar Joe Panettieri (@JoePanettieri). Find the online list and associated report here: http://www.msspalert.com/top200.

About Nuspire

Nuspire is the Managed Security Services (MSS) provider of choice, delivering the greatest risk reduction per cyber-dollar spent. The company’s 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and managed detection and response (MDR) service combines award-winning threat detection and response technology with human intervention and analysis, providing end-to-end protection across the gateway, network and endpoint ecosystem. Nuspire pioneered distributed, managed security services within the enterprise and franchise market and today protects thousands of locations globally. For more information, visit http://www.nuspire.com and follow @Nuspire.

About After Nines Inc.

After Nines Inc. provides timeless IT guidance for strategic partners and IT security professionals across ChannelE2E (http://www.ChannelE2E.com) and MSSP Alert (http://www.MSSPAlert.com). ChannelE2E tracks every stage of the IT service provider journey — from entrepreneur to exit. MSSP Alert is the global voice for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs).

  • For sponsorship information contact After Nines Inc. CEO Amy Katz, Amy@AfterNines.com

  • For content and editorial questions contact After Nines Inc. Content Czar Joe Panettieri, Joe@AfterNines.com

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Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK Now Supports DPM Barcode Scanning and Decoding

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Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK Supports DPM Barcodes

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK Supports DPM Barcodes

The SDK offers a three-pronged approach to combat the unique challenges of reading and decoding DPM barcodes.


VANCOUVER, British Columbia (PRWEB)

Dynamsoft has introduced support for Direct Part Marking (DPM) barcodes to serve customers in aerospace, automotive, electronic manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and other industries in need of tracking parts through their full life cycle.

DPM bar codes contain important information used to identify parts, provide manufacture dates, safety requirements, warranty information, and much more. However, they are in a class of their own in their difficult to decode. As a result, they require a special barcode reader due to a variety of unique scan and decode challenges.

Color and contrast are common problems, often because background and foreground colors are too similar between the part and a DPM barcode. Second, unlike Data Matrix barcodes that use two solid lines, DPMs use dots. If dots are too close together or too far apart it can cause decoding errors. They can also have inconsistent dot shapes that cause problems. And, surface Imperfection problems are also common due to varying textures, reflections, curves, and so on. Finally, lighting is an issue either because DPMs are often in underlit areas or when put under lighting have highly reflective surfaces.

Dynamsoft’s DPM Barcode Solution

With Dynamsoft’s Barcode Reader Software Development Kit (SDK) version 7.2, support for DPM barcodes is now possible. The SDK offers a three-pronged approach to combat the unique challenges of reading and decoding DPM barcodes.

First, Dynamsoft Barcode Reader relies on self-adjusting statistical features of the image to detect the barcode border and orientation. Dynamsoft’s border identification is based on a statistical index and is learning results oriented. Dynamsoft also employs a module partition technique allowing the SDK to overcome negative effects of both perspective and border errors. That results in the capacity of partitioning the modules as reasonable as possible. Finally, the SDK also uses module Identification which allows for the identification of a barcode using discriminative features. These capabilities combine to provide industry-leading SDK performance for scanning DPM barcodes at very competitive pricing.

Pricing and Availability

Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK Version 7.2 is now available for download from the Dynamsoft website. It is provided with rich code samples. Developers can also try a live online demo and download trial versions from the product page. There are various technical support channels for the SDK, including email, chat, phone, an online knowledge base, and more. Pricing varies by license configuration options and these details can be found one the company website.

About Dynamsoft Corp.

Dynamsoft Corp. provides enterprise-class TWAIN™ software development kits (SDK), a Barcode Reader SDK, and a Camera SDK to help developers meet document imaging requirements for developing web or desktop document management applications. The company also provides enterprise-grade version control software to help developers manage developer teams and projects. The imaging SDKs help today’s businesses seeking to migrate from wasteful paper-based workflows to efficient paperless electronic document and records management. Dynamsoft is an associate member of the TWAIN Working Group that develops TWAIN standards. Thousands of customers use Dynamsoft’s solutions. Customers include 3M®; Apple®; EMC®; FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.; Fujitsu®; GE®; H&R Block®; HP®; IBM®, Intel®; Infosys®; Lockheed Martin®; Olympus®; Philips®; PricewaterhouseCoopers®; Samsung®; Siemens®; Symantec®; Unisys®; Verizon®; and more. The company was founded in 2003. More information is available at http://www.dynamsoft.com.

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Global Wellness Summit Announces Full Agenda for 2019 Conference

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The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), is the foremost gathering of international leaders in the $4.2 trillion global wellness economy.

The Summit represents an unprecedented opportunity for businesses, investors and government leaders to better understand today’s global wellness wave—and where it will go next.


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The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the $4.2 trillion global wellness economy, today released the full agenda for the 13th annual GWS at Grand Hyatt Singapore from October 15–17, 2019. Global hospitality brand Hyatt is this year’s host sponsor.

The three-day event will attract leading business and thought leaders from 50 countries to the Summit in Singapore. Wellness industry leaders and visionaries still have the opportunity to apply to attend the prestigious event, which is renowned for its keynotes and panels that analyze the largest opportunities unfolding in the wellness economy, from aspirational ageing to the reinvention of healthcare; from spa and beauty trends to the role of purpose in our lives and work; from rethinking real estate and retail to travel, tourism and more.

“Wellness is shaking up vast consumer markets and industries and now touches almost every facet of our lives: how we act, how we age, how we eat, how we travel, how we approach healthcare, and how we work. The Summit represents an unprecedented opportunity for businesses, investors and government leaders to better understand today’s global wellness wave—and where it will go next,” says GWS CEO and Chair Susie Ellis. “The enthusiasm for the 13th annual Summit has been overwhelming. We are eager to welcome both returning and new delegates from all over the world, including our large Asian contingency.”

The theme of this year’s Summit is “Shaping the Business of Wellness,” and attendees can expect to hear from high-profile industry experts on where wellness is headed globally, with a keen spotlight on Asia, the fastest-growing of all wellness markets, including the new leaders/innovators driving the growth in the region.

GWS is renowned for presenting the latest research on the wellness industry. This year, the Global Wellness Institute, a nonprofit research and educational resource for the global wellness industry, will release the first-ever report on the global economy of physical activity, providing all-new market data and trends analysis for this explosively growing industry.

Issues being addressed on this year’s agenda include:


  •     Transformational Trends – What lies ahead?

  •     Hospitality/Tourism and Wellness – Making a positive impact on people and the planet

  •     The Asian Century – Asia’s increasing impact on wellness

  •     Sustainable Development – Sustainability’s role in creating a well world

  •     Healthcare Disruption – Exploring what’s next in healthcare

  •     Embracing Aspirational Ageing – Redefining the 50+ lifestyle through the wellness lens

  •     Technology – Technological advances reshaping wellness

  •     Mental Wellness – Exploring the power and resilience of the brain

  •     Energy Medicine and Faith – How deeper connections with our bodies, minds and souls are transforming wellness practices around the globe

  •     Next-Gen Wellness Leaders – Understanding their vision

  •     Purpose and Social Impact – Making a difference at both the corporate and personal level: why it matters

  •     Wellness Real Estate – What’s next for real estate communities, homes and offices?

In addition to the informative and lively on-stage activities, the Summit offers unparalleled networking opportunities, including “hosted table topic” luncheons with industry leaders.

Delegates can also take advantage of wellness experiences, including yoga, tai chi and ceremonial gong bathing, and enjoy social events such as the Singapore dine-around and dance party.

View the full agenda here for the 13th annual GWS at Grand Hyatt Singapore from October 15–17, 2019.

The Global Wellness Summit kicks off with a welcome reception on October 14 co-hosted by Hyatt and Grand Hyatt Singapore. There is room for a limited number of additional delegates to attend the Summit; to apply to attend, click here.

About the Global Wellness Summit: The Global Wellness Summit is an invitation-only international gathering that brings together industry leaders and visionaries to shape the business of wellness and the future of the $4.2 trillion global wellness economy. The gathering is held annually in different locations across the globe and has taken place in the US, Switzerland, Turkey, Bali, India, Morocco, Mexico, Austria and Italy. The 13th annual Summit will be held at Grand Hyatt Singapore from October 15–17, 2019.

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Medicine for Back Pain; What Works and What to be Careful About

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Dr. Kaixuan Liu

It’s important to understand that while pills and other medicines can help back pain, there’s an array of options. It’s wise to educate yourself on the pros and cons.


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When something hurts, it’s natural to want to pop a pill to quickly make the pain go away. But medicine for back pain – depending on the type and how long it’s taken – can come with side effects and potential dangers, according to Kaixuan Liu, MD, PhD, founder and medical director of Atlantic Spine Center.

“Some of the first questions back pain patients ask include, ‘What works? What should I be careful about?’” explains Dr. Liu. “It’s important to understand that while pills and other medicines can help back pain, there’s an array of options. It’s wise to educate yourself on the pros and cons.”

About 8 in 10 American adults will experience back pain at some point, according to the National Institutes of Health. But most of the time, back pain gets better within a few weeks, Dr. Liu says, and remedies such as exercising and applying heat or ice can produce dramatic improvements.

Medicines for back pain should only be considered when the pain is severe or lasting, he advises. “Medication can be a key component of treating or managing an occasional severe backache or dealing with recurring pain, but it’s crucial to use the right medications for your situation and do so in the safest possible way,” Dr. Liu adds.

Medications and what to watch for

Back pain medicine comes in several categories. Here, Dr. Liu explains the choices and what issues and side effects are common with each:

NSAIDs: Over-the-counter versions of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are very popular for back pain and include ibuprofen and naproxen. Prescription versions offer higher doses. While often quite effective in easing pain, NSAIDs are so easy to obtain that many people can use too many. This can lead to side effects such as stomach pain, ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding or kidney damage, Dr. Liu notes.

Muscle relaxants: Useful for acute back pain or muscle spasms, muscle relaxants are available by prescription and include cyclobenzaprine, tizanidine, baclofen and carisoprodol. Regardless of the specific muscle relaxant, however, all can cause drowsiness. “Don’t drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how they’re affecting you,” Dr. Liu says.

Opioids: These heavy-duty pain drugs come with a big caution sign, since opioid use and addiction have reached epidemic proportions in the United States, Dr. Liu notes. For brief periods, prescription opioids such as hydrocodone or oxycodone might be prescribed with careful monitoring by your doctor. Aside from a strong risk for dependency, opioids can also have side effects such as drowsiness and sedation, constipation, or allergic reactions such as itching or hives. Long-term opioid use can even make back pain worse by altering the nervous system to perceive heightened levels of pain.

Corticosteroids: Taken either by mouth or injected into your back, steroids are a powerful anti-inflammatory and produce lasting relief. But if used for long, steroids can produce weight gain, bone loss or problems processing blood sugar.

Antidepressants or antiseizure drugs: Obviously, these medications are typically meant to combat depression or seizures, but they can also be effective for nerve problems that contribute to back pain, calming irritation and relieving burning pain. Common side effects can include headaches, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, insomnia, fatigue or sexual side effects, so proceed with caution, Dr. Liu says.

Caveats to medication use

Dr. Liu says it’s important to keep in mind that medications for back pain can’t fix the underlying problem causing the pain – they can only temporarily relieve symptoms and improve how well you function.

“The source of your pain still hasn’t been addressed by taking pills or other medicines,” he says. “For this reason, other approaches such as physical therapy are key. They can target the problem causing your back pain in the first place.”

It’s also smart to track how well any back pain medicine works for you by keeping a pain diary, he says. Log when pain strikes, how long it lasts, and how severe the pain is. After medication dosages, write down how you feel and estimate how much pain relief you’re experiencing. Also keep track of side effects.

“Medicine for back pain should always be used with caution, but the right medication at the right time can be a godsend,” Dr. Liu says. “Make sure you stay in close contact with your doctor to ensure your medication is the best fit for you.”

Atlantic Spine Center is a nationally recognized leader for endoscopic spine surgery with several locations in NJ and NYC. http://www.atlanticspinecenter.com, http://www.atlanticspinecenter.nyc

Kaixuan Liu, MD, is a board-certified physician who is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive spine surgery at Atlantic Spine Center.

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Best Car Insurance Add-Ons Drivers Should Consider Buying

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“Adding some extra features may really be helpful and money-worth. Look for valuable services, like accident forgiveness or roadside assistance,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


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Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains what add-ons are the best and should be purchased with car insurance.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/policy-add-ons-consider-buying/

Insurance companies offer several extra services to go with the standard coverage. It may be really tempting to buy some extra coverage. But choose only those services that will maximize the value of the coverage. Find out which add-ons are worth the money and get free car insurance quotes from http://compare-autoinsurance.org.


  • Accident forgiveness. This is by far the most valuable add-on. The price of auto-insurance skyrockets after committing an at-fault accident. This add-on will help drivers keep the premiums unaffected by the accident. In order to get access to this feature, the policyholder must have a clean driving history and be a client for a certain number of years. Full coverage may also be required. This feature can be used only one time.

  • Roadside assistance. It is an extremely useful service. Clients will benefit of towing services, tires replacement, fuel delivery, etc. It is a relatively cheap add-on, but it will provide multiple benefits. Typically, it costs below $10 per month to get this service.

  • Vanishing deductible. It is one of the best add-ons to get along comprehensive and collision coverage. As long as the client does not make any claim, the value of the deductibles will be progressively reduced. A claim-free client will have their deductibles set to zero after a couple of years with no claims.

  • Gap insurance. This add-on pays the difference between what the drivers still owes on his car and its actual cash value. Keep in mind that companies use Actual Cash Value to calculate the difference. If the client has a leased car, it is likely that the reimbursed sum will be smaller than what the clients owes. Gap insurance will pay the difference.

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Showpad Welcomes Matt Miller as Chief Financial Officer

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Showpad today announced Matt Miller as its Chief Financial Officer. Miller brings an extensive background in corporate finance, strategic planning, and fundraising, along with a passion to help Showpad continue leading the sales enablement space globally.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Matt to the Showpad team. His experience scaling growth-stage companies is impressive, and will be critical in helping us further define the sales enablement space and the value our technology provides,” says Pieterjan Bouten, CEO and co-founder of Showpad. “His experience enabling organizations to run efficiently and profitably will propel our company for years to come.”

Miller brings more than 20 years of corporate finance and management experience to the table, most recently serving as the CFO of Centro, a comprehensive media automation and intelligence platform. After helping lead Centro’s $30 million Series B financing round in 2015, Miller played a significant role in Centro’s two strategic acquisitions and office expansions in six cities throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico and England, helping the company reach more than $1.5 billion in digital media transacted across its platform. Prior to this role, he exhibited his entrepreneurial ambitions as a co-founder and president of two international real estate lending platforms. Matt spent the first part of his career in several corporate finance roles, most recently in investment banking where he focused on mergers and acquisitions and debt and equity financing for mid-sized growth companies.

“I am excited to join Showpad as CFO, and look forward to continuing to drive significant growth and success for customers across the globe,” says Miller. “As a Chicago native, it’s refreshing to see a global technology company with a leading product and demonstrated success tap into Chicago to help fuel its next phase of growth. It is a privilege to join a highly talented group of people who support similar core values to my own, including driving maximum results through collaboration, accountability, and authenticity.”

Miller’s addition to the Showpad team comes on the heels of Showpad’s recent ITA CityLIGHTS Lighthouse Award win, further highlighting the organization’s leadership in the sales enablement space and Chicago tech community. The Lighthouse Award recognizes growth-stage companies that have grown to become strong competitors in their respective industries.

For more information about Showpad, please visit https://www.showpad.com/.

About Showpad

At Showpad, we believe that the best buyer experience wins. And this is why we built the most flexible and complete sales enablement platform that marketing and sales rely on to prepare sellers, engage buyers, and optimize performance with insights. With a single user experience, our solution makes it easy to discover and share the right content, deliver training and coaching, and maximize seller productivity.

Showpad drives rapid deployment and adoption with best-in-class technology and practices based on the success of 1,200+ customers in over 50 countries.

Johnson & Johnson, GE Healthcare, Bridgestone, Honeywell, and Merck, among others, rely on Showpad’s sales enablement platform in every step of the buyer journey.

Founded in 2011, today Showpad is the team of 450+ people working from the company’s headquarters in Ghent and Chicago and regional offices in Brussels, London, Munich, Portland, San Francisco, and Wroclaw. Showpad has experienced explosive growth in recent years and has now raised a total of $185 million in funding. In 2019, Showpad was included on the Best Workplaces list by Inc. Magazine. To learn more about Showpad, visit http://www.showpad.com or follow Showpad on Twitter and Linkedin.

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