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Magic Bag is Fall’s Solution for Chronic Pain and Self-Care Moments

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“With approximately 25% of adults in the U.S. experiencing chronic pain, the reception has been tremendous for consumers looking to feel better using a natural and time-tested product,” said Shannae Nitti, Masdel Inc. Marketing Director. “Because it works so well, and offers so much versatility, it really is a must-have holiday gift perfect for everyone on your list, young and old, and all fitness levels for relaxation, comfort, and pain relief. It’s always a good time for a Magic Bag moment.”

The brand offers a variety of thermotherapeutic bags that work best for body pains and stress. The best-selling Warmy is ideal for children as they return to school, they feature cute animal sleeves and are filled with hypoallergenic rice. These mini pads can be heated for chills, tummy aches and inflammation, or cooled for swelling, bumps and bruises to provide much-needed comfort and pain relief.

“Pain and stress don’t take a vacation and often arrive at the most inconvenient moment,” added Shannae Nitti. “Give yourself and others a reason to establish healthy habits and wellness regimens where your well-being always comes first.”

Magic Bag is a division of Masdel Inc., a source of accessible health and wellness tools for consumers to feel beautiful, travel, stay fit, and pamper themselves, including Supporo compression socks.

For more information, visit http://www.masdelinc.com/en/magic-bag/.

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About Magic Bag:
For 30 years, Magic Bag has provided natural comfort and pain relief to thousands of Canadian families. We feel humbled and proud to be Canada’s best-selling hot and cold compress and we are committed to continuing to create products that can soothe pain while creating a more eco-conscious future.

Media Contact

Vanessa O’Brien, ChicExecs, 5125570149, [email protected], www.chicexecs.com

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Marietta Dental Professionals is Pleased to Offer Patients OrthoFX™, an Innovative Smile-Straightening Solution

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At Marietta Dental Professionals, they are dedicated to creating beautiful smiles in a responsible and conservative way. Patients can receive the dental care they need and deserve, ranging from preventive dental cleanings to full-service dental implants and OrthoFX™ (clear aligners).

MARIETTA, Ga., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Top Marietta, Georgia, family dental clinic, Marietta Dental Professionals, is thrilled to offer patients a concealable, affordable, effective and comfortable clear aligner system that can help them achieve the smile of their dreams. OrthoFX™ is the latest in orthodontic innovation and can give adult patients a brand-new smile in as little as six to eighteen months. OrthoFX is a clear aligner system (no brackets or bands) that uses the latest in orthodontic advances to straighten teeth quickly. The system consists of a series of clear polymer aligners that are custom-made to fit teeth. The aligners are worn for 20 to 22 hours per day and are removed only for eating, drinking, brushing and flossing. As patients progress through the series of aligners, teeth will gradually move into their new, straighter positions. Orthodontic treatment can improve the appearance, alignment and function of the smile. It can also help to prevent or reduce future problems with the teeth and jaw. The OrthoFX system is an affordable alternative to other clear aligner systems, and the polymer material doesn’t stain like aligners made from plastic. Beyond these advantages, OrthoFX accelerates treatment progress by providing new aligners on a weekly basis (rather than bi-weekly), and the process is monitored by AI to ensure accuracy and predictability. Providing the best in advanced, modern dentistry, Marietta Dental Professionals delivers premier dental care for the entire family. Their mission is to provide fantastic dental services at an affordable price in an environment that everyone can enjoy with convenient scheduling and payment options.

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Enrich Biosystems Joins Cell Manufacturing Research Initiative to Further Advance Cell Therapy Discovery

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Early-stage biotech working to revolutionize cell therapy discovery with its cutting-edge microfluidics-free technology

BRANFORD, Conn., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Enrich Biosystems, a pioneering early-stage biotech company developing a unique microfluidics-free cell analysis and isolation technology, today announced it has joined the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center for Cell Manufacturing Technologies (CMaT). CMaT is a consortium of universities, companies, and clinical collaborators brought together to develop transformative tools and technologies for the consistent, scalable, and low-cost production of high-quality living therapeutic cells. Launched in 2017 with investment from NSF, the Center aims to revolutionize the treatment of cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders, and other chronic diseases by enabling the broad use of potentially curative therapies utilizing living cells.

Enrich Biosystems has revolutionized cancer cell therapy discovery with its cutting-edge microfluidics-free technology. Enrich technology simplifies the process of cell co-culturing and kinetics profiling to conduct guided capturing based on cell behaviors and functions. Its commercial system, TROVO, uses dissolvable microwells and visual enrichment strategies on a highly integrated high-throughput platform, allowing for fast in vitro development of the “in vivo best” construct with unparalleled efficiency. TROVO tremendously impacts cell therapy research by significantly reducing process time and cost.

“We are pleased to welcome Enrich Biosystems as a CMaT industry member to our initiative,” said Johnna Temenoff, Director of CMaT and the Carol Ann and David D. Flanagan Professor in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. “By partnering with the Enrich team, we aim to improve the current processes of discovery and manufacturing for critical cell therapies. As a result, patients requiring cell therapy could receive them faster. We are excited about the potential future clinical impact of this work.”

“The Enrich team is thrilled and proud to join the CMaT community,” said Dong Wang, CEO at Enrich Biosystems. “It is great to receive recognition for our technology’s ability to standardize cell discovery and manufacturing QC processes, including pooled cytotoxicity and persistence screening, potency measurement, and functional percentage monitoring. TROVO’s unmatched technical features make it a game-changer for the cutting-edge discovery of cell therapy.”

Beyond Georgia Tech, CMaT includes major university partners – the University of Georgia, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus – as well as affiliate partners such as the University of Pennsylvania, Emory University, University of Oregon, and the Morgridge Institute for Research. Additional international academic partners from Canada, Ireland, and Japan, as well as industry and the U.S. national laboratories, are critical collaborators.

Additional information about the company and the TROVO platform can be found at http://www.enrichbiosystems.com.

About Enrich Biosystems:
Enrich Biosystems Inc., located in Branford, CT, is an early-stage biotech that excels in developing and commercializing a unique microfluidics-free cell analysis and isolation technology. This revolutionary cell technology facilitates a seamless workflow of cell coculturing, kinetics profiling, and guided capturing based on cell behaviors and functions. Enrich partners with leading research institutions and cell therapy developers to create critical applications for its platform, including T-cell, NK cell, and stem cell discovery, as well as sample processing and patient cell line development.

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Kevin Leary, Enrich Biosystems, (203) 433 4739, [email protected]

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Science: Biology

Sendbird and LiveRamp Partner to Enable Marketers to Personalize Every Experience by Connecting First-Party Data While Enhancing Privacy

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“First-party data is the holy grail for marketers and product teams as we shift towards a cookieless future,” said Sendbird CEO and Co-founder John S. Kim. “By partnering with LiveRamp, we can help our customers make informed decisions and create new, highly engaging brand experiences in a manner that continues to safeguard consumer privacy.”

On behalf of nearly 4,000 apps, Sendbird powers more than 85 billion customer interactions every year. From in-app messages, to video calls between people, to user actions triggered by notifications, these signals add to the picture of who each customer is and their preferences.

“Every brand has countless consumer touchpoints, and our integration with Sendbird will help to further reach customers at the right time in their journeys, now including in-app chat and messaging,” said Travis Clinger, SVP, Activations & Addressability, LiveRamp. “By partnering with Sendbird, we’re enabling marketers to give customers the personalized and convenient experiences they expect, across more channels than ever before.”

To learn more, please visit www.sendbird.com.

About Sendbird

Sendbird believes conversations are at the heart of building relationships and getting things done. The company’s global conversations platform powers over 7 Billion mobile messages and interactions monthly. Industry leaders like Reddit, Hinge, and Paytm build with Sendbird chat, voice, video, and livestream APIs to create a differentiated user experience that improves customer retention, conversion, and satisfaction.

Headquartered in California, Sendbird is venture-backed by ICONIQ Growth, STEADFAST Capital Ventures, Tiger Global Management, Meritech Capital, Emergence Capital, Shasta Ventures, August Capital, Funders Club, World Innovation Lab, and Y Combinator.

About LiveRamp

LiveRamp is the data collaboration platform of choice for the world’s most innovative companies. A groundbreaking leader in consumer privacy, data ethics, and foundational identity, LiveRamp is setting the new standard for building a connected customer view with unmatched clarity and context while protecting precious brand and consumer trust. LiveRamp offers complete flexibility to collaborate wherever data lives to support the widest range of data collaboration use cases—within organizations, between brands, and across its premier global network of top-quality partners.

Hundreds of global innovators, from iconic consumer brands and tech giants to banks, retailers, and healthcare leaders turn to LiveRamp to build enduring brand and business value by deepening customer engagement and loyalty, activating new partnerships, and maximizing the value of their first-party data while staying on the forefront of rapidly evolving compliance and privacy requirements. LiveRamp is based in San Francisco, California with offices worldwide. Learn more at www.liveramp.com.

Media Contact

Amber Moore, Moore Communications, 1 5039439381, [email protected], Moore Communications

SOURCE Sendbird

Health: Psychology

Microsphere Design, Development and Scale-up, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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In this free webinar on long-acting injectables, learn about the selection and optimization of long-acting microsphere formulations with releases ranging from weeks to one year, applying a diverse portfolio of bioresorbable polymers to a unique polymer-based injectable microsphere platform.

TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Register for this webinar on long-acting injectables and learn about the selection and optimization of long-acting microsphere formulations with releases ranging from weeks to one year, applying a diverse portfolio of bioresorbable polymers to a unique polymer-based injectable microsphere platform.

The presentation will showcase the selection and optimization of long-acting microsphere formulations with releases ranging from weeks to one year, applying Ashland’s Viatel™ polymer portfolio to Oakwood Laboratories’ Chroniject™ platform. Ashland and Oakwood Laboratories will present together, respectively discussing the chemistry of bioresorbable polymers applied to various parenteral formulations and a microsphere technology platform that offers reproducible, scalable and consistent critical quality attributes under cGMP for multiple therapeutic indications.

Ashland will show how understanding the chemistry and versatility of Viatel™ polymers helps solve challenges in controlled drug release formulations and medical devices. Ashland will also introduce their NEW Viatel™ Ultrapure polymer grades and detail the advantages of ultra-low (≤ 0.5%) residual monomer specifications.

Oakwood Laboratories will present two small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) microsphere case studies, (1) from formulation development through scale up and (2) highlighting common scale-up challenges and solutions. They showcase how varying process parameters and polymer chemistries based on lactide and glycolide make it possible to optimize drug load, release duration, particle size and encapsulation efficiency.

Join Seán McMahon, PhD, Global Business Manager – Injectables, Life Sciences, Ashland; and Rachel Galaska, Formulation Engineer, R&D, Oakwood Laboratories, for the live webinar on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at 10am EDT (4pm CEST/EU-Central).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Long-Acting Injectables (LAI): Microsphere Design, Development and Scale-up.

ABOUT XTALKS

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.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Ashland will show how understanding the chemistry and versatility of Viatel™ polymers helps solve challenges in controlled drug release formulations and medical devices.

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Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, vkovacevic@xtalks.com

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Ground-breaking Insights on Suicide Risk Detection with eC-SSRS in Clinical Trials, Hosted by Xtalks

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Drug development can carry the risk of treatment-emergent depression and suicidal ideation for trial participants, and lack of suicide risk detection prior to treatment has led to drugs receiving “black-box warnings” by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Extensive further testing is then required to demonstrate the safety of the drugs before the warnings can be removed, leading to delays in patient treatment during the testing period. Regularly administering the C-SSRS/eC-SSRS in clinical trials can help patients remain safe and prevent mislabeling drugs that do not carry these serious risks. When used at regular intervals, the C-SSRS/eC-SSRS can also be viewed in conjunction with treatment status and patient quality of life to assess levels of suicide risk in therapeutic areas traditionally hard to assess, such as oncology.

Join the featured speakers to explore the benefits of eC-SSRS/C-SSRS in protecting patients. Don’t miss this deep dive into suicide risk detection in oncology and beyond.

Join Libby Thomas, MS, Scientific Advisor, eCOA Science & Consulting, Clario; Dr. Kelly Posner, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University; and Dr. John Greist, MD, Chairman of the Board, Meret Solutions; Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, Univ. Of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, for the live webinar on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK).

For more information, or to register for this event, visit Accurate Suicide Risk Detection with eC-SSRS Helps Ensure Safety of Trial Participants and Treatments in Oncology and Beyond.

ABOUT XTALKS

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.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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Vera Kovacevic, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x371, [email protected]

SOURCE Xtalks

Health: Abortion

KnowBe4 Earns a 2023 Tech Cares Award From TrustRadius for Fourth Consecutive Year

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“KnowBe4 is a four-time consecutive Tech Cares Award winner,” said Megan Headley, VP of Research at TrustRadius. “Their diverse and impactful CSR initiatives, from EarthBe4’s global cleanups to scholarships promoting diversity in cybersecurity, exhibit a deep commitment to employees, community, and environment. KnowBe4’s exceptional leadership and cultural engagement inspire positive change and inclusivity.”

“At KnowBe4, we have always prioritized supporting our environment and communities around the world,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. “Throughout the year, our incredible employees consistently dedicate themselves to improving our planet through global cleanups, sustainability events and with different initiatives such as meatless Mondays, no-waste November, planting trees for Arbor Day and more. Additionally, we keep the health and wellness of our employees top of mind by providing a variety of benefits and encouraging a healthy work/life balance. We also recognize the value of building diverse teams and maintaining a transparent and fun work environment, which we sustain through our daily Zoom briefings, internal challenges, contests and more. KnowBe4’s is proud to be acknowledged for our ethical, inclusive and environmentally-focused organizational culture and to be honored by TrustRadius for our corporate social responsibility practices as one of only nine vendors recognized for all four years since the program’s inception.”

To learn more about KnowBe4’s environmental, social and governance efforts, please visit https://www.knowbe4.com/esg.

About KnowBe4
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 60,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, who was an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as their last line of defense.

About TrustRadius
TrustRadius is the most trusted research and review platform for business leaders to find and select the right software for their needs. Decision-makers across industries rely on verified, peer-based guidance and research from TrustRadius. Vendors engage and convert high-intent buyers by telling their unique story through rich reviews. Over 12 million visitors a year create and engage with high-quality review content and data on Trustradius.com. Headquartered in Austin, TX, TrustRadius was founded by successful entrepreneurs and is backed by Mayfield Fund, LiveOak Venture Partners, and Next Coast Ventures.

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Amanda Tarantino, KnowBe4, 7277484221, amandat@knowbe4.com

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Southeast Dermatology Specialists Expands to Sandy Springs with New Location

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Southeast Dermatology Specialists is proud to announce the opening of its new location in Sandy Springs. This location offers a comprehensive range of skin care services, including medical, surgical, pediatric, and cosmetic treatments. The Southeast Dermatology Specialists team is thrilled to bring its expertise to the Sandy Springs community, and they look forward to serving these patients with the highest level of care.

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Southeast Dermatology Specialists is proud to announce the opening of its new location in Sandy Springs. This location offers a comprehensive range of skin care services, including medical, surgical, pediatric, and cosmetic treatments. The Southeast Dermatology Specialists team is thrilled to bring its expertise to the Sandy Springs community, and they look forward to serving these patients with the highest level of care.

At Southeast Dermatology Specialists, they understand that patients lead busy lives, which is why they offer same-day and next-day appointments. Its highly experienced team includes two Mayo clinic trained physicians: Dr. F. George Hougeir and Dr. Keith Harris, who practice alongside Jennifer Wright, PA-C, in the Sandy Springs location. The team at Southeast Dermatology Specialists is committed to providing exceptional patient care and has many years of experience in diagnosing and treating skin conditions.

Dr. Hougeir says, “We are excited to expand our practice to Sandy Springs and provide patients in this community with industry-leading dermatology care. Our team is dedicated to staying up to date with the latest treatments and technologies, and we are committed to providing our patients with an exceptional experience.”

At Southeast Dermatology Specialists, they believe that everyone deserves access to quality dermatology care. They look forward to building relationships with patients in the community and helping them achieve their skincare goals.

The new location is conveniently located at 5555 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, Ste. 281, Atlanta, GA 30342. To schedule an appointment, patients can call the clinic at (470) 763-3376 or schedule an appointment online at sedermatologyspecialists.com.

Media Contact

Nichole Volk, Southeast Dermatology, 1 6156300805, [email protected], https://sedermatologyspecialists.com/

SOURCE Southeast Dermatology

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Closet Factory Launches Nationwide Initiative to Help Underserved Children through Non-profit Closet Factory Cares

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Among those children Closet Factory Cares will serve are those in the foster care system. More than 376,000 children in the U.S. were in the foster care system, according to the most recent numbers available from KIDS COUNT Data Center, an initiative of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. With many of these children needing to live outside the home, and foster homes in short supply, children are often shuffled between places to live. Moves happen often and many times, with little warning – and all the children are given to carry their belongings is a plastic trash bag.

“We knew we had to do something,” LaBarbera said. “Our franchise owners came together and said they wanted to change this. So now, Bags for Kids is a signature program of Closet Factory Cares, a program we intend to operate for years to come to improve the experience for children in the system. Let’s use the trash bags for trash, and give kids in need some respect and love.”

At participating Closet Factory locations across the country, each new project a client starts generates a bag to be donated to a child in need. When clients receive a storage system designed just for their home, a child in need will receive a new, high-quality duffel bag that also doubles as a backpack. These bags are collected and then donated to a non-profit that serves children in the area near that Closet Factory location, allowing Closet Factory Cares to lead large-scale giving on a local level.

“Closet Factory products are made locally, in the areas where our customers live, so the designers, manufacturers, installers and more are residents, too,” LaBarbera said. “We are your friends and neighbors and believe in building stronger communities together.”

ABOUT CLOSET FACTORY

Closet Factory is a national leader in custom-designed organizational solutions. On February 9, 1983, Closet Factory opened its first location in California to provide custom closets, offices, entertainment centers, garage systems, pantries, bookshelves, and more that are custom-designed to meet the specific needs of the client. The family-owned company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has franchise locations throughout the U.S. In recognition of the company’s 40th anniversary in 2023, the company launched Closet Factory Cares to help children in need feel loved and valued.

Media Contact

Suzanne Gentry Flodin, Closet Factory, 1 2145004289, [email protected], closetfactory.com

SOURCE Closet Factory