“The way we introduce our children to sound shapes their lives in profound and often unnoticed ways,” said Anthony Frasier, CEO of ABF Creative. “The study makes a compelling case for the tailored use of audio, not just as entertainment but as a tool for personal growth, mental well-being, and educational enrichment.”
Kristin J. Carothers, Ph.D., a Clinical Psychologist, who worked closely on the study, added, “What we have unearthed is a symphony of opportunity. The link between audio content and enhanced positivity, self-esteem, and academic performance is a call to action. It’s time we create content that nurtures, educates, and empowers our children.”
The research leads us to fascinating insights and urges to protect the fragile yet fertile minds of our children:
Parents’ Preferences: While music ranks first in parents’ preferences for their children, educational materials closely follow.
Children’s Choices: Children’s top preferences are music and educational materials, aligning closely with their parent’s desires.
The Future of Audio Content: 43% of parents seek more educational content, and 37% want more positive/empowering messages in audio that can positively affect their child’s self-esteem.
“Our findings are a roadmap for a future where audio content transcends mere entertainment. It’s an emotional, educational, and societal instrument,” emphasized Frasier. “We are on the brink of a paradigm shift, and the data implores us to take the lead.” ABF Creative urges content creators, educators, and parents to recognize the impact of sound on young minds and to actively participate in crafting content that doesn’t just resonate but elevates.
ABF Creative is a Webby Award-winning kids and family podcast network and production company. With a multicultural development approach at its core, ABF Creative has garnered prestigious partnerships with renowned brands such as Wondery, Ben & Jerry’s, Audible, and American Public Media. Our groundbreaking podcasts captivate hundreds of thousands of families monthly, offering “sounds you can see and colors you can hear.” Our dedication to innovative, immersive, high-quality audio goes hand in hand with our steadfast commitment to representation in storytelling
Join this webinar to learn the challenges of conducting clinical research in pediatric rare diseases. The featured speakers will discuss the potential applications, risks, key considerations and future trends of DCT approaches in pediatric rare disease studies.
Register for the live webinar taking place on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK) that will feature expert speakers from Premier Research, Betsy Reid, Senior Vice President, Pediatrics; and Adam Bloomfield, MD, FAAP, Executive Director, Medical Affairs, Rare Diseases and Pediatrics.
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
In this webinar, the panel of experts will highlight findings from the pharma R&D report and go beyond the data to explain what they mean for drug developers across the globe. Attendees will hear about the keys to success and prepare to successfully navigate the evolving drug development landscape. In addition, attendees will learn what industry leaders are facing today, and how their outlook on pharmaceutical research and development will influence the industry moving forward.
Join this webinar to get insights into how clinical research professionals are approaching key issues and where the industry is headed.
Register for the live webinar taking place on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK) that will feature the following expert speakers from the PPD clinical research business: Matt Latey, VP, Head of Development Operations, Biopharma; Jenny McIlnay, Executive Director Project Management, Peri- and Post-approval Studies and RWE; Tim Peters-Strickland, MD, VP, Global Medical Officer; and Anuj Kapadia, VP, Strategy and Corporate Development.
Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.
After 25 years in practice, new partner takes leadership opportunity in his hometown community.
MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Professional Physical Therapy, the largest provider of certified Hand Therapy in the Northeast, announces they entered a strategic partnership with Evan Ludin, MS, OTR/L, CHT in their Hauppauge NY location. After nearly 25 years in practice and being with Professional for over seven years, Evan became part of Professional’s strategic partnership program that provides a unique affiliation solution to clinicians and leaders who are vested in ownership and operations. The collaboration represents a leadership opportunity for Evan and the ability to lead and further enhance the occupational therapist-patient experience.
The new Clinical Director Partner and Occupational Therapist, Evan Ludin, MS, OTR/L, CHT is excited to partner with Professional and adds “After 25 years in practice, I chose to redirect my patient care experience as a partner & clinical director in Hauppauge, my hometown community, with Professional PT. My passion for providing expert patient centered care in the private sector affords me the opportunity to provide upper extremity rehabilitation and splinting for patients. I draw upon the importance and understanding of radiographic healing and tissue equilibrium when considering all stages of rehabilitation. These principles guide my patient’s readiness for return to all aspects of life from basic self-care to competitive sports, work, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).”
Evan completed his master’s degree in occupational therapy at Touro College. He has extensive experience working with patients of all ages. His specialty services include occupational therapy, custom splinting, and post-surgical rehabilitation of the elbow and hand.
Additionally, the Hauppauge clinic:
Accepts most major insurance plans.
Accepts same day referrals.
Takes custom hand splinting walk-ins.
Schedules each initial evaluation quickly, walk-in evaluations welcome.
Provides ongoing patient education on diagnosis, treatment plans and prescribed home-exercise programs.
Professional Physical Therapy currently operates widely across five of the Northeast states. For more information and a list of all Professional Physical Therapy locations and hand therapy services, please visit http://www.professionalpt.com
About Professional Physical Therapy Professional Physical Therapy was founded in 1999 and is an industry leader, providing private outpatient physical and hand therapy services throughout the Northeast. Our clinical team is comprised of multi-specialty Physical, Hand and Occupational Therapists who can treat a wide variety of orthopedic injuries and conditions with excellence. Today, Professional has grown to include over 190 facilities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
A selection committee evaluated 20 esteemed nominees through a rigorous evaluation criterion, ultimately naming five Team Leader of the Year Award finalists:
“We are thrilled to recognize these five outstanding leaders as our distinguished finalists for the Team Leader of the Year Award,” said CEO of Confluent Health, Dr. Kristi Henderson, DNP, FAAN. “Their dedication to our organization’s mission and their genuine care for both our patients and team members is truly inspiring. Each one of them epitomizes the values we hold ourselves to at Confluent Health.”
The winner of the Team Leader of the Year Award will be announced on the evening of Saturday, September 23rd during the organization’s annual Team Leaders Conference taking place in Austin, Texas.
What is the Team Leader of the Year Awards: Confluent Health’s Team Leader of the Year Award is our most prestigious award given annually at the Team Leaders Conference. The award is given to an exceptional team leader, specifically a clinic director, who has displayed extraordinary leadership skills, dedication to team and clinic growth, operational excellence and a passion for fostering an inclusive and thriving team environment during their tenure with the organization.
What are the Criteria for the Team Leader of the Year Awards: Nominees of the Team Leader of the Year Award are submitted by Confluent Health partner company leadership, with each partner company allowed to nominate one candidate. The selection committee then reviews all nominations through a blinded process, redacting all names, genders and identifying information from the submission forms.
What is the Team Leader Conference: Confluent Health’s Team Leaders Conference is a celebration of our clinical visionaries, change-makers and leaders who demonstrate remarkable leadership and dedication. This year’s conference will be held in Austin, Texas with electrifying speakers, plenty of surprises and the anticipated Team Leader of the Years Awards!
About Confluent Health Confluent Health is a family of physical and occupational therapy companies. We are transforming healthcare by strengthening private practices, developing highly effective clinicians, innovating new services and technology to improve the quality of care for patients, and lowering costs via more effective treatment, workplace wellness, and injury prevention. For more information, visit goconfluent.com or find us on Facebook at @confluenthealth.
The initial phase of PayCP includes the following payments options: a virtual Discover® Prepaid Card, a physical Discover Prepaid Card, real-time push to debit card using Mastercard Send® and ACH bank transfers. Central Payments has a robust roadmap planned for the remainder of the year into next as we enhance payment options and payout situations.
“Some of the use cases that we can easily assist with from launch include companies wanting a quicker, digital way to send rebate, loyalty, incentive, or rewards funds to their customers, said Rhody. “We can help partners ditch the mailed paper check and do it all digitally, safely and cost effectively.” Learn more at
Central Payments is a U.S.-based payments company built by bankers to connect the world by Making Financial Experiences Better®. The company solutions, builds, and supports payments products through its award-winning, proprietary Open*CP API Marketplace, which gives partners a single-source access to the entire payments landscape. The company also operates Falls Fintech, its startup fintech accelerator and produces Fintech Brews, a podcast devoted to helping bridge the gap between banking, startups, and the entire fintech industry. Visit Central-Payments.com for more information.
The PayCP Discover Prepaid Card is issued by Central Bank of Kansas City, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Discover Network. Discover and the Discover acceptance mark are service marks used by Central Bank of Kansas City under license from Discover Financial Services. Card can be used everywhere Discover is accepted within the US. Certain fees, terms, and conditions are associated with the approval, maintenance and use of the Card. Consult your Cardholder Agreement. Card funds are not FDIC insured. No Cash or ATM Access. For transaction and balance information, and customer service, call 1-844-404-0244.
The PayCP Discover Prepaid Virtual Card is issued by Central Bank of Kansas City, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Discover Network. Discover and the Discover acceptance mark are service marks used by Central Bank of Kansas City under license from Discover Financial Services. Cards can be used in-store where Discover and Apple Pay®, Google PayTM, and Samsung Pay® are accepted and at every internet, mail order and telephone merchant where Discover is accepted in the US. Certain fees, terms, and conditions are associated with the approval, maintenance and use of the Card. Consult your Cardholder Agreement. Card funds are not FDIC insured. No Cash or ATM Access. For transaction and balance information, and customer service, call 1-844-404-0244.
Following the team’s recent selection of a new “dawg” logo, which was voted on by fans, the Browns launched a refreshed “Dawg Rewards” loyalty program accessible from the Browns mobile app. Ahead of the Browns’ first preseason game, season ticket members who attended the game were treated to special discounts that were pre-loaded onto their in-app member passes, giving fans the convenience of having their rewards on their phones.
“We’re constantly looking for ways to enhance the Browns fan experience and the new Dawg Rewards program will do just that for season ticket members this year,” said Brent Rossi, Cleveland Browns senior vice president, marketing & media. “Partnering with Lava.ai will help us continue to innovate the gameday experience and we’re excited to work together this season to digitally enhance how we reward our fans.”
The agreement signed with the Browns centers on Lava.ai’s Realtime Data Experience™ Platform, which defines a new standard in premium service and brand engagement experiences for teams around the world. By connecting with the Browns’ existing systems, Lava.ai will enable the Browns to digitally transform its fan engagement and experience strategies at Cleveland Browns Stadium and apply Lava.ai’s real-time platform to create unparalleled experiences orchestrated across membership, sponsorship, concessions, and stadium operations to:
Enhance the existing Browns mobile app to streamline entrance passes and fan loyalty offers and rewards;
Connect, engage, and deliver memorable ‘in-the-moment’ experiences in digital and in-person;
Capture quantifiable business metrics such as fan engagement rate and spending patterns for continuously training and optimizing LAVA’s AI-driven real-time experiences;
Surprise, delight, and amaze fans when and where it matters most.
ABOUT LAVA.AI LAVA is a next-generation real-time AI platform that delivers unparalleled brand engagement by acting on real-time data to engage the right customer in the right moment. Its deep data integration capabilities and non-technical, no-code configuration technology turn real-time enterprise data into real-time actions using Realtime AI™ and empower businesses to create moments that matter for their customers. By connecting world-class brands with their customers ‘in the moment,’ LAVA helps sports, entertainment, gaming, hospitality, healthcare, and retail companies create personalized experiences that drive customer engagement, deepen brand loyalty, and generate incremental spend. For more information, visit lava.ai.
The magnitude of the event is amplified by its influential collaborators: Layerr, the forefront in the field of NFTs for artists; CryptoConexiSn, a distinguished educational beacon for Web3 and the decentralized economy; ICP.HUB LATAM, leading the global dialogue on blockchain; and Frecuencia Gamer, the definitive voice for digital entertainment in MedellCn. “Our collaboration with Hola Metaverso aligns perfectly with our commitment to education and content in Latin America. Through Layerr’s technology program, we are empowering local creators with innovative tools to explore and connect like never before,” comments Alberto PIrez, Layerr’s representative.
!lvaro Monroy LSpez, Director of the Digital Ecosystem of the University of MedellCn, states, “Technology should be appreciated from a panoramic perspective that allows us to map opportunities. In the educational field, its role will always be supportive, not an end goal. This is why our event represents the fusion of new technologies as an essential support, guiding us towards future trends and strengthening our path towards innovation.”
Oszie Tarula, Founder of Hola Metaverso, comments, “This is our moment to use new technologies as the pillars of a better future, not only for us but for humanity as a whole. It’s our call to rise, innovate, and collaborate in a world that expects bold new paths to be forged.”
FUTURISTA goes beyond speeches and debates. Attendees will enjoy a cutting-edge digital art exhibition and a fascinating light mapping display that epitomizes the pinnacle of technological wonders. By highlighting the synergy between academia and pioneering innovations, the event promises strong participation from the university’s top echelon, with the enthusiastic contribution of students and a pronounced focus on social betterment.
For those who want to showcase their creativity, the contest extends an inspiring call. The stage is set to display your innovative concepts, whether in the field of daring entrepreneurship, cinematic storytelling, captivating game creation, or immersive realities that challenge the imagination. Awarded participants will not only be honored with global recognition and merit certificates but will also be rewarded with an exclusive range of cutting-edge technological devices, including iPads, graphic tablets, and other meticulously designed gadgets to amplify their creative journeys. FUTURISTA gives you the opportunity to make history and leave your distinctive mark in the annals of the exciting digital age.
About the University of MedellCn The University of MedellCn is a vibrant living campus where we jointly sow the future: we are committed to meeting the highest quality standards through teaching, research (R&D&I), and extension. We are an accredited University by MEN and CNA, and our 72 years of experience confirm us as a leading, transformative, and innovative institution.
About Hola Metaverso Hola Metaverso designs educational and interactive experiences, both virtual and tactile, strengthening bonds in the web technology communities in the U.S. and LATAM. Its vibrant community, made up of students, professionals, innovators, connoisseurs, artists, and visionaries, embodies the ideals of synergy, compassion, and enlightenment. Having organized events in global hubs like Los Angeles, BogotA, Mexico City, MedellCn, and New York, Hola Metaverso has undoubtedly demonstrated its ability to merge communities and propel digital discourse.
For media inquiries: Ricardo Becerra Digital Entertainment Program Coordinator, Universidad de MedellCn [email protected]
The center will serve as a hub for AHN’s nationally recognized clinical programs addressing the complete spectrum of neurological diseases, including stroke, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, headaches, neuromuscular disease, traumatic brain injuries, brain cancer and movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s Disease. It will also be home to the organization’s neurosciences research efforts.
Construction on the new facility officially began in January, with completion of the project expected by late-2024.
“The demand for comprehensive neurological disease care is growing in our region, and across the country, as the population ages and as the number of innovative therapeutic options available to patients provides the hope of living longer, healthier lives,” said Donald Whiting, MD, Chair of the AHN Neuroscience Institutes and AHN’s chief medical officer.
Dr. Whiting said the Neuroscience Center will provide a VIP-like experience for every patient and build a life-long link to the comprehensive clinical and holistic services they and their families will need. Nurse navigators assigned to each patient will provide close, personalized care guidance, helping them adhere to their treatment plans and conveniently access all the resources they need, including in-person, virtual health, and community-based services.
“This significant investment in our Institute’s capabilities is another great example of the unique, blended health strategy and Living Health model that AHN and Highmark Health are advancing to improve the quality of healthcare, reduce the costs of care and help patients live their best lives while managing chronic diseases,” said Jim Benedict, AHN President. “Our new facility will not only greatly enhance a patient’s access to care, but it will also transform the nature of that care by creating a center of excellence where leading caregivers from across many disciplines work collaboratively to develop effective, individualized care plans and improve outcomes.”
The new facility will feature advanced neurodiagnostic capabilities and an infusion center for patients who receive IV medications for chronic neurologic conditions. Onsite ancillary services will include speech, physical and occupational therapy, behavioral and mental health support, nutrition and exercise therapy, financial/insurance counseling and liaisons to other community resources that can help patients and their families better navigate the challenges of living with a chronic neurological condition.
“Neurological diseases often require a patient’s whole family to become part of the caregiver team,” Dr. Whiting said. “That’s why it’s essential that we also address every social determinant of health concern for our patients and their families, such as food, housing and transportation needs, and conveniently provide a full spectrum of services onsite that connect them to those vital resources.”
The new facility’s patient-centered design – developed with considerable input from AHN caregivers and patients themselves – mirrors that which AHN has incorporated into other recently opened programs and facilities, including the AHN Cahouet Center for Comprehensive Parkinson’s Care, the AHN Cancer Institute hub at AGH and the AHN Autoimmunity Institute at West Penn Hospital.
“At AHN, we understand that the best architects of clinical programs and health care facilities are the actual caregiving teams who will work within them and who know intuitively what kind of settings and resources enable them to perform at the highest level and, in turn, create the best overall health experiences for their patients,” said Benedict. “This incredible new Neurosciences Center is another tangible step we are taking to fulfill that promise and bring our Living Health model to life.”
The layout of the Neuroscience Center places related departments together to create multidisciplinary clinics that can share talent, resources, and best practices – minimizing the burden of patients traveling between locations and on different days to see the variety of specialists who may be involved in their overall care.
The center will feature accommodating exam rooms uniquely designed for patients with disabilities and sensory issues – including sensitivity to light and sound. The rooms will also allow both in-person and virtual visits with multiple providers during a single visit. Other amenities designed to enhance the patient experience include valet parking, expedited facial recognition check-in, iPhone wayfinding, a grab-and-go café, a health and wellness education center, and multiple conference rooms for patient support groups, educational sessions, and community meetings.
“Whether you have a newly diagnosed neurological issue or a chronic condition, patients and their families can rest assured that the doors to our new facility will open the window to an unprecedented, life-changing care experience,” Dr. Whiting said. “There is nothing else like it for this patient population in the tri-state region, if not the entire country.”
Under Dr. Whiting’s leadership, the AHN Neuroscience Institute is a regional and national referral center for patients with complex neurological health issues. The program over the years has helped pioneer and refine breakthrough medical and surgical therapies for a wide gamut of such conditions, from traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, to brain tumors, stroke, myasthenia gravis, MS, ALS, epilepsy, and movement disorders, including Parkinson’s, essential tremor, and dystonia.
The institute comprises more than 50 physicians and 54 advanced practice providers, offering care at more than 30 clinical locations across Western Pennsylvania.
To learn more, visit ahn.org/services/neuroscience.
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Sarafina James, Allegheny Health Network, 412-609-2902, [email protected], ahn.org/services/neuroscience
“With GiaGPT, we’re pushing the boundaries of how finance executives engage with operations data,” said Veena Gundavelli, Founder and CEO of Emagia, which was recently named by CNBC as one of the top fintech companies in the world. “We believe Generative AI will be an essential copilot for finance executives to make faster, better decisions in an increasingly complex business environment. We are excited to be blazing the trail with GiaGPT, the world’s first generative AI solution for order-to-cash operations.”
Key Features of GiaGPT:
Interactive Data and Document Chat: Enables professionals to engage in intuitive conversations with enterprise datasets and documents.
Rapid Insights: Instead of sifting through dense reports, executives can receive instantaneous, relevant insights to inform fast and clear decisions.
Visual graphs and Plots: Generates quickly charts and graphs to visualize the information for quick analysis.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing finance systems, ensuring that data is consistent, up-to-date, and readily accessible.
“GiaGPT, like all of Emagia’s cutting-edge AI innovations, is driven by the desire to create exponential impact in the world of finance, increase operational efficiency, amplify human workforce potential, and boost strategic value to business,” Veena Gundavelli said.
Emagia is a leading provider in autonomous finance and order-to-cash payments solutions for the finance sector. Emagia’s AI-powered platform has processed over $900 billion in accounts receivables in over 90 countries in over 25 languages. Emagia platform provides multi-language global solutions seamlessly integrated with many ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite and others, banks, credit bureaus, payment providers and many other systems. With a portfolio of products that streamline processes, increase efficiency, and enhance decision-making capabilities, Emagia remains dedicated to empowering finance professionals with state-of-the-art technological solutions. The Silicon Valley-based company recently earned distinction among the world’s top fintech companies by CNBC and has been called “an innovator” in the Gartner Magic Quadrant , among a bevy of distinctions. Additionally, Emagia CEO and Founder Veena Gundavelli has won notoriety as one Technology Innovators Magazine’s Top AI CEOs and as “Innovator of the Year” at the Women in IT Awards USA.
