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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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Technology: Computer

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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Technology: Electronics

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.


Miami, FL (PRWEB)

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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Industry: Healthcare

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.


WEST ORANGE, N.J. (PRWEB)

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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Business: Insurance

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.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

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.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

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Business: Executives

Showpad Welcomes Matt Miller as Chief Financial Officer

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)

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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Health: Addiction

HMP Announces Agenda for 2nd Annual Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit

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The perspectives gathered from various professional fields at the stimulant summit are crucial to identifying the evidence-based strategies we need for effective treatment and prevention.


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With the surge in misuse of prescription and illicit stimulants, HMP, a leader in healthcare events and education and producer of the annual Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit, today announced the second annual Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit will be held November 8–10, 2019, in Miami, Florida, and will feature an agenda comprising expert speakers with deep knowledge of the ongoing epidemic.

The Cocaine, Meth & Stimulant Summit is the only educational event providing clinical, law enforcement, and public safety professionals with practical strategies and solutions to address the country’s stimulant crisis, an often underrecognized emergency compounding the opioid epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 14,000 cocaine users and 10,000 meth users died in the United States in 2017, an increase of more than a third compared with 2016 and triple the number of deaths in 2012. That puts stimulant deaths on par with the opioid depressant heroin, which was involved in 15,000 overdose deaths in 2017.

The Summit will kick off with a keynote address from John L. Eadie, MPA, a coordinator with the National Emerging Threats Initiative, administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, on Friday, November 8. With 44 years’ experience within the public health field, Eadie has served in management, executive, and consulting capacities, directing the New York state Department of Health’s pharmaceutical diversion program from 1985 to 1995. His session will present the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Initiative’s (HIDTA) latest findings to be used by clinicians, law enforcement, and public safety personnel to design appropriate interdiction, prevention, and treatment programs.

Sheriff Mark Lamb, Pinal County, Arizona, is also slated to speak. Elected in 2017, Sheriff Lamb leads initiatives to address the stimulant crisis by developing relationships with mental and behavioral health providers throughout the county. In addition to its specialized narcotics and anti-smuggling teams, the Sheriff’s office works with federal partners to combat human and drug trafficking in Pinal County. Sheriff Lamb has appeared on A&E Network’s Live PD and 60 Days In.

“Addressing the dangers of stimulant addiction requires a multifaceted approach,” said Doug Edwards, Director, HMP’s Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Learning Network. “The perspectives gathered from various professional fields at the stimulant summit are crucial to identifying the evidence-based strategies we need for effective treatment and prevention. Having the participation of industry leaders like John Eadie and Sheriff Lamb is testament to the severity of this issue.”

This year’s Summit features a clinical track as well as law enforcement and public safety tracks, catering to the various players involved in fighting this epidemic. Attendees can earn up to 23.25 CE credits at the Summit, including 3 ethics credits. Organizations supporting the conference include the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, the National Safety Council, the National HIDTA Program Emerging Threats Initiative, and National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition.

For more information, visit stimulantsummit.com. For media inquiries, contact Kelly McCurdy at pr@hmpglobal.com.

About HMP

HMP is the force behind Healthcare Made Practical – and is a multichannel leader in health care events and education, with a mission to improve patient care. The company produces accredited medical education events and clinically relevant, evidence-based content for the global health care community across a range of therapeutic areas. Its brands include Consultant360, the year-round, award-winning platform relied upon by primary care providers and other specialists; Psych Congress, the largest independent mental health meeting in the U.S.; Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit, the largest annual gathering on the opioid crisis; EMS World Expo, North America’s largest EMT and paramedic event; and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), the largest wound care meeting in the world. For more information, visit hmpglobal.com.

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Aquasana Wins Two NCW Eco Excellence Awards®

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2019 Eco Excellence Award Winner

“Filtering your tap water is one of the most effective ways to improve the overall health and environmental quality of your home.”


AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)

Aquasana, maker of award-winning water filtration products for the home and on-the-go, has been named a 2019 Eco Excellence Award winner by Natural Child World (NCW) magazine for its portable filter bottle, the Aquasana Clean Water Bottle, and the 5300+ Max Flow under sink water filtration system. Recognized for its high-performance water filtration technology and significant role in helping reduce single-use plastic waste, this is the fourth consecutive year Aquasana has received the coveted industry award.

“Filtering your tap water is one of the most effective ways to improve the overall health and environmental quality of your home,” said Derek Mellencamp, general manager at Aquasana. “As concerns about the quality of our nation’s drinking water continue to rise, along with the enormous impact of plastic pollution, it’s more important than ever that we encourage both brands and consumers to become more socially and environmentally sustainable. We’re honored to be recognized by NCW among the other Eco Excellence Award honorees who are leading this charge.”

The winner of the Best Reusable Bottle category four years in a row, Aquasana’s Clean Water Bottle ($40) provides instant access to clean water on the go. Designed to keep water cold for up to 24 hours, the Clean Water Bottle features a built-in filter that’s NSF-certified to reduce more than 99% of chlorine, lead, bacteria, giardia and cryptosporidium.

The Aquasana 5300+ Max Flow under sink water filter ($175) was named the Best Water Filtration System for its ability to reduce up to 99% of lead and 76 other contaminants, including PFOA/PFOS, asbestos, pharmaceuticals, chloramines, herbicides, pesticides, industrial solvents, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and mercury, all while preserving healthy minerals like calcium, magnesium and potassium. A smart home solution for cleaner water, the 5300+ is Bluetooth-enabled and has a faster flow rate that’s ideal for all kitchen needs.

Now in its ninth year, the Eco Excellence Awards, created by NCW, recognize excellence in the social and environmental sustainability for products, services and organizations committed to healthier approaches to living. NCW is the leading lifestyle publication with a clear focus on ecologically and socially responsible consumer values that addresses the needs of parents looking to make healthier choices for themselves and their children.

Both award-winning products are available nationwide for purchase at Aquasana.com.

About Aquasana

Aquasana, an A. O. Smith Corporation company (NYSE-AOS), is dedicated to improving the overall health and wellness of every home by delivering clean, healthy and great-tasting water through its best-in-class water filtration systems. Aquasana’s family of award-winning premium water filters – including whole-house filtration systems, shower filters, under counter filters, reverse osmosis systems, portable filter bottles, and the first-ever powered countertop Clean Water Machine – provide easy and immediate access to healthy water at home and on the go. For more information, visit http://www.aquasana.com.

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Science: Biology

Leading Life Science Technology Company InTouchMD Announces Rebrand as Pulse Health

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InTouchMD Becomes Pulse Health

“This name change marks a major step forward in our efforts to provide strategy and focus around the Pulse brand,” said Ryan Alovis, Chief Executive Officer of Pulse Health.


GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (PRWEB)

InTouchMD, the leading provider of cloud-based technology and services for the life science industry, announced that it will change its name to Pulse Health effective September 25th. The new corporate brand demonstrates Pulse Health’s long-term commitment to providing pharmaceutical companies a single partner for engagement and intelligence.

Founded in 2014, InTouchMD quickly evolved into the premiere destination for life science companies taking a brand to commercialization or looking to amplify an existing brand.

Pulse Health achieved industry recognition with its Pulse CRM platform. Pulse CRM is a first of its kind SaaS based technology combining marketing automation, robust HCP digital persona pages, email marketing, analytics/insights, and healthcare CRM on a brand by brand level. Beyond its core offerings, Pulse CRM integrates with external platforms to provide the client with a real-time 360 view of how the brand is performing.

“This name change marks a major step forward in our efforts to provide strategy and focus around the Pulse brand,” said Ryan Alovis, Chief Executive Officer of Pulse Health. “I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished as InTouchMD and confident that that this will only help strengthen our mission of being a best-in-class life science solutions company.”

Pulse Health is committed to bringing effective solutions to an industry that is plagued with inefficiencies ranging from disparate data sources, to the reliance of multiple single-feature industry general platforms, absentee client support, or the inability to access actionable data in real-time.

It’s been a banner year for Pulse Health as they recently sponsored Digital Pharma East, where their CEO led an expert panel on HCP omnichannel engagement. Additionally, they launched Pulse Insights, a powerful analytics extension to Pulse CRM which provides its pharmaceutical partners with a visually stimulating and digestible view of the brands marketing performance.

For more information about Pulse Health, visit https://pulsehealth.tech/

About Pulse Health

Pulse Health (formerly InTouchMD) is the industry leader in cloud-based engagement software and services for the life science industry. Powering a brands journey from launch to life. Pulse Health’s suite of products range from Pulse CRM, Pulse Sample Management, Pulse Data Access, Pulse Insights, and Pulse MCM Tactics. At the heart of Pulse Health is Pulse CRM, an award-winning, all-in-one customizable engagement solution for all HCP, Patient and Caregiver communication efforts – deploying the brands messaging while providing actionable data in real-time.

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