Xtalks Life Science Webinar

Clinical trial design is a critical factor that can make or break success. Careful foresight in initial stages can impact data quality and trial duration.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
April 08, 2020

Join the live webinar with featured speaker Deb Kientop, MBA, Vice President, Oncology Development at Synteract on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 11am EDT (4pm BST/UK).

Targeted therapies are currently the focus of much anti-cancer drug development. They are a cornerstone of precision medicine, using information about a person’s genes and proteins to prevent, diagnose and treat disease. While these therapies show great promise, they are also very complex. These immuno-oncology and cytostatic treatments often require different assumptions and factors to be tested compared to traditional, early safety-based trials for cytotoxic agents. Clinical trial design is a critical factor that can make or break success. Careful foresight in initial stages can impact data quality and trial duration.

This webinar will address leading therapies in novel oncology trials. It will provide an in-depth perspective on what drug developers can do to find the right patients. It will offer insights into just how important biomarkers and companion diagnostics may be in targeted therapy clinical trials.

Attendees will gain important insights from experts developing some of the most innovative oncology clinical trials today.

For more information or to register for this event, visit The Progression of Targeted Therapies: Addressing & Surmounting Complexities in Clinical Development.

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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By increasing awareness worldwide of the role that the gut microbiome may have in diagnosis, and how it can be modulated to treat disease and allay symptoms, we can affect overall human health and, in particular, among low- and middle-income countries.

MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)
April 08, 2020

The human gut microbiome contains tens of trillions of microorganisms and over 1,000 known species of bacteria, which have many important functions within the human body. Not surprisingly, there has been considerable interest and even more speculation on the role that gut microorganisms might play in health and disease. Gastroenterologists are frequently called upon to interpret, on behalf of their patients, the latest findings from basic and clinical research. To help sift through and assess the vast, complex, at times confusing, and ever-increasing body of literature and provide some guidance to the practicing clinician and their patients, the World Gastroenterology Organisation selected the Gut Microbiome as the focus of the 15th Annual 2020 World Digestive Health Day (WDHD), celebrated all year long, but highlighted on May 29th.

World Digestive Health Day focuses yearly upon a particular digestive disease or disorder to increase public awareness of the prevention, prevalence, diagnosis, management, and treatment of the disease or disorder worldwide. By increasing awareness worldwide of the role that the gut microbiome may have in diagnosis, and how it can be modulated to treat disease and allay symptoms, we can affect overall human health and, in particular, among low- and middle-income countries.

The WGO global network of member societies, partners, and sponsors is ideally positioned to raise awareness of the role the gut microbiome in human health. WGO invites those who are interested in joining the World Digestive Health Day 2020 initiative to visit http://www.worldgastroenterology.org/wgo-foundation/wdhd/wdhd-2020, or Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @WorldGastroOrg.

ABOUT THE WORLD GASTROENTEROLOGY ORGANISATION

Formed in 1935 and incorporated in 1958, The World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) is a federation of 115 member societies and 4 regional associations of gastroenterology representing more than 50,000 individual members worldwide, focusing on the improvement of standards in gastroenterology training and education on a global scale. WGO’s mission is to promote, to the general public and healthcare professional alike, an awareness of the worldwide prevalence and optimal care of gastrointestinal and liver disorders, and to improve care of these disorders, through the provision of high quality, accessible and independent education and training.

ABOUT WORLD DIGESTIVE HEALTH DAY

The first World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) was held on 29 May 2005. Ever since, the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) annually celebrates World Digestive Health Day by initiating a yearlong, worldwide, public health campaign through its 115 WGO Member Societies which reach over 50,000 individuals worldwide, WGO Training Centers, Regional Affiliate Associations, and other WGO global partners. Each year focuses upon a particular digestive disease or disorder in order to increase general public awareness of prevention, prevalence, diagnosis, management, and treatment of the disease or disorder.

To learn more about World Digestive Health Day activities or to join the celebration, please visit http://www.worldgastroenterology.org/wgo-foundation/wdhd/wdhd-2020, or Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @WorldGastroOrg.

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BOSTON (PRWEB)
April 07, 2020

Over 40,000 healthcare professionals are already using the HIPAA compliant pdfFiller platform to aid in their paperless document transactions. “Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies are finding pdfFiller to be an irreplaceable solution due to its ease of use on phones and tablets for handling a variety of forms and documents including patient intake forms, release forms and patient history forms. Larger clinics also use pdfFiller to host fillable forms directly on their sites to speed up processes like remote registration as well as scheduling appointments and requests”, explains Borya Shakhonovich, CEO of airSlate — parent company of pdfFiller.

“Simply saying “thank you” to all the healthcare workers who are risking their lives on the frontline these days is not enough. We would like to offer practical help. That’s why we’re providing 3 free months of our Premium subscription to all medical and other healthcare-related organizations to automate their document workflows: increasing social distancing while servicing more patients and building safe working environments for healthcare administrative staff.”

PDFfiller assists with:

• Authoring and automating patient forms
• Adding fillable and e-signature fields
• Supplying online fillable forms and an e-signature tool that is HIPAA compliant
• Mobile accessibility for phones and tablets
• A simple interface that requires no training and is used by millions
• Secure record-keeping for all data

“We can’t save lives but we can do our small part in containing the pandemic by offering what we are best known for — a convenient form-filler, easy e-signing and secure online storage for sensitive data.” — Borya Shakhnovich, CEO of airSlate — parent company of pdfFiller.

If you’re working in healthcare, fill out this short form and our Support agents will set up a free pdfFiller Premium account for you.

About pdfFiller:

pdfFiller has been providing its 20 million users with an all-in-one online PDF editor, e-signature and form builder since 2008. pdfFiller’s web-based solution is seamlessly integrated with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Google Suite and more. The pdfFiller mobile app is available on iOS and Android.

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Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D.

In these unprecedented times, we are fortunate to be able to help and feel honored to serve all those with dermatologic needs, including those who can’t afford it.” said Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D., Medical Director of CrutchfieldDermatology.com

EAGAN, Minn. (PRWEB)
April 07, 2020

During a pandemic, other human health issues don’t disappear. In fact, if additional medical clinics close or have limited availability, patients suffering from many different medical ailments will be forced to take up valuable appointment spots in urgent care centers, emergency rooms, and even hospitals. That is why it is so essential to maintain a robust telemedicine capability to free up the burden and stress that could potentially burden those other healthcare facilities so they can focus on providing care for those who urgently need it.

At Crutchfield Dermatology, they have conducted hundreds of telemedicine (teledermatology) visits and are very comfortable seeing patients with virtual online visits. As a result, they have taken a national leadership position in telemedicine.

The schedulers at Crutchfield report excellent results as patients are happy to sign up for virtual online teledermatology visits. Patients love the ability to get their skincare needs addressed without having to go to urgent care. They can do so from the comfort, safety, and convenience of their own home. “Patients give the teledermatology visits very high ratings.” Commented Ashely N., lead nursing staff member.

Minnesota Governor Walz recently wrote a letter jointly with the Commissioners of Health and Commerce, urging health plans in Minnesota to extend coverage for most Minnesotans to receive medical care remotely – known as “telemedicine.” Other state leaders praised the effort as consistent with legislation aimed at expanding remote care. “Crutchfield Dermatology was ahead of the curve on this one and are seeing patients who need it, without charge,” commented Tim Quesnell, Clinic General Manager.

When it comes to online virtual telemedicine visits, Crutchfield Dermatology is incredibly flexible. They utilize several telemedicine platforms including, but not limited to, Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, Google Duo, WhatsApp, GoToMeeting, Slack cell phones, and even emailed photos combined with landlines. As a result, Crutchfield Dermatology can now serve about 95% of all patients who need an online virtual dermatology appointment.

Another positive is that most skin conditions are very amenable to telemedicine. Dr. Crutchfield can see the problem right on the monitor. With the quality of most computer cameras and cell phones, the picture quality is outstanding. For the few visits where there is a suspicious lesion, the doctor can have the patients come into the clinic, with full safety precautions. In urgent cases, the clinic can handle acute medical needs, in-person, also. “In fact, we have detected several melanomas via teledermatology over the past few weeks,” reports Dr. Crutchfield.

“In these unprecedented times, we are fortunate to be able to help and feel honored to serve all those with dermatologic needs, including those who can’t afford it.” said Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D., Medical Director of CrutcheldDermatology.com

All they have to do is call our telemedicine coordinator, Kelly M., at 651 209 3628, and she will take it from there.

About Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D.:

Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D., is a graduate of the Mayo Clinic Medical School and a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He is currently the Medical Director of Crutchfield Dermatology in Eagan and is a Benedict Distinguished Professor of Biology at Carleton College. Dr. Crutchfield has won numerous teaching and professional awards and is the co-author of a children’s book on sun protection a dermatology textbook and hundreds of medical articles. He is a member of the AΩA National Medical Honor Society, an expert consultant for WebMD and CNN, and a recipient of the Karis Humanitarian Award from the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Dr. Crutchfield has over 25 years of clinical experience serving patients.

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Dr. Nickelice Brand, Dentist in Ocala, FL, Offers Emergency Dentistry When Patients Need it Most

This is a place where anybody who comes in here is going to be grateful that they did.

OCALA, Fla. (PRWEB)
April 07, 2020

Dr. Nickelice Brand and his team at Dental Implants of Ocala welcome patients to receive emergency dentistry services at their Ocala, FL practice. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Brand is offering in-person, over-the-phone, as well as virtual consultations to ensure patients receive the care they need. Already following guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) before the coronavirus outbreak, Dr. Brand and his team are now taking additional precautions to limit the spread of the virus.

Searching for an emergency dentist can be hard, especially now. Dr. Brand wants patients to know that they are welcome at Dental Implants of Ocala for several emergency dental services including treatment for:

• Severe toothaches
• Dental implant pain
• Cracked or broken teeth
• Broken or chipped restorations
• Knocked-out permanent tooth
• Swollen, red, or painful gums

If left untreated, Dr. Brand understands that these conditions can result in additional infection, pain, and a weakened immune system. In order to maintain patients’ oral health as well as their overall health, he encourages all those with dental emergencies to receive treatment as soon as possible. Those with dental anxiety will receive a welcoming atmosphere as soon as they enter this office. Dr. Brand also offers custom sedation dentistry to put them at ease.

To determine if an in-person visit is necessary, Dr. Brand encourages patients to call his office for a phone or virtual consultation first. If an in-office visit is advised, he assures all patients that he, and his practice, are taking all possible precautions to ensure their safety. Beyond seriously following OSHA protocols as they do normally, this dental team also now disinfects each room with EPA-approved chemicals that kill bacteria and viruses like coronavirus. They are also limiting staff exposure and removing non-necessary materials in the waiting room.

Dr. Brand and his team have been offering compassionate, comprehensive, and trusted dental care for over 25 years. Tony, a patient of Dr. Brand’s says, “This is a place where anybody who comes in here is going to be grateful that they did.”

Those with a dental emergency including dental implant pain or a painful toothache are invited to speak with or see Dr. Brand and receive the treatment they need. To learn more about Dr. Brand, his emergency dentistry services, or their phone and virtual consultations, call 352-653-2500.

About the Dentist

Dental Implants of Ocala offers all-inclusive dental implant treatment to patients of Marion County, including Ocala, FL and beyond. Dr. Nickelice Brand, the practice’s leading implant dentist, has over 25 years of experience and focuses solely on providing innovative implant solutions for his patients. Placing over 1000 dental implants a year, Dr. Brand has retained a 98 percent implant success rate and an even higher level of patient satisfaction. The team at Dental Implants of Ocala remains up to date on implant dentistry’s most innovative and unique technologies, including bone morphogenetic protein and CeraRoot ceramic dental implants, to ensure the highest standard of care and most predictable treatment outcomes. To learn more about Dental Implants of Ocala and their innovative implant care, visit http://www.dentalimplantsofocala.com or call 352-653-2500.

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Gruenberg Truck-In Dry Heat Sterilizer

Recent tests at a research hospital show positive results in the dry heat sterilization of masks, face shields, gowns and other PPE, with minimal deterioration of the material. TPS is continuing to work with facilities to further confirm test results.

NEW COLUMBIA, Pa. (PRWEB)
April 07, 2020

Thermal Product Solutions, LLC (TPS), a global manufacturer of thermal-processing and sterilizing equipment, announced they are working with hospitals to prove the efficacy of their Gruenberg product line for dry heat sterilization on PPE and N95 masks for re-use.

Recent tests at a research hospital show positive results in the dry heat sterilization of masks, face shields, gowns and other PPE, with minimal deterioration of the material. During the process, masks were heated to a specified temperature for a calculated period of time that resulted in sterilization of the material. After the sterilization process, fit tests were performed on the masks that passed filtration efficacy, structural integrity and mask fit. TPS is continuing to work with facilities to further confirm test results.

The Gruenberg sterilizers utilize convection airflow and dry heat for the process. Heat is absorbed by the item being sterilized for a period of time until it reaches the proper temperature needed to destroy microorganisms and achieve sterilization. Dry heat sterilizers range in size from small tabletop models starting at 1.25 cubic feet (cf) to large truck-in models offering 1,000cf of sterilization capacity. The larger truck-in unit is estimated to have the capacity to sterilize 15,000 to 18,000 masks per day based on a cycle time of roughly one hour.

Gruenberg’s smaller dry heat sterilizers feature a unique design where the process chamber is sealed throughout the entire cycle, containing any airborne particulates and sterilizing them. Larger chamber systems are easily customized and feature intake and exhaust HEPA filters and offer several door seal options for peace of mind.

“We are dedicated to finding methods that aid in protecting the health and safety of all those serving on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our dry heat sterilizers have been used for decades in the decontamination and sterilization of all forms of microbial life and it only made sense to begin testing their efficacy on sterilizing PPE for hospitals and emergency personnel. We are looking to find additional testing partners quickly and ultimately receive FDA approval to help fight the COVID-19 spread.” – – Greg Jennings, President & CEO

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Xtalks Life Science Webinars

It will be important to review the current data to understand what we know about Tau in AD and how second-generation tracers are being applied in clinical studies.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
April 07, 2020

Join Victor L. Villemagne, Associate Professor, Department of Molecular Imaging and Therapy, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Melbourne and Richard Manber, Biomarker Scientist, IXICO in a live webinar on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 10am EDT (3pm BST/UK).

In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on investigating the role of Tau in the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), and in other neurodegenerative diseases associated with the accumulation of pathological misfolded Tau, such as progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). Studies using recently introduced second-generation Tau tracers suggests that these tracers are binding to Tau with higher specificity compared to previous tracers, leading to increased interest in Tau within clinical studies. However, it’s still unclear what role Tau imaging will play in clinical trials: should Tau be used as a clinical endpoint; and how does it link to other biomarkers such as amyloid-beta, with some studies suggesting that amyloid-beta triggers the spread of Tau beyond the MTL region.

Given that the majority of Tau studies have been conducted using first-generation PET tracers, which had shown high incidences of off-site binding, it will be important to review the current data to understand what we know about Tau in AD and how second-generation tracers are being applied in clinical studies. Additionally, this webinar will cover the steps being taken to advance Tau PET operational and analytical methodologies in AD clinical studies and other Tau-related neurodegenerative diseases.

For more information or to register for this event, visit Optimization of Tau PET Imaging for Alzheimer’s Clinical Development.

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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“We recognized the need for resources to provide guidance during this time, for both the Healthcare industry and the people it serves. We are willing to do whatever we can to help, both as a company and individuals, to keep everyone’s information and business safe during this difficult time.”

GREENLAWN, N.Y. (PRWEB)
April 07, 2020

COMPLIANCY GROUP in its ongoing efforts to educate HIPAA covered entities, business associates, and managed service providers, has developed several resources to provide guidance on working from home.

With the COVID-19 outbreak, most businesses have had to scramble to adapt their businesses to work remotely. With the OCR limited waiver of HIPAA sanctions of penalties in the use of telehealth and telecommuting, it is important to understand how you can service patients and clients while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Compliancy Group will be hosting a webinar to provide businesses with actionable tips for working from home, telehealth, telecommuting, and an explanation of changes in HIPAA enforcement during this crisis. We understand that it can be difficult to navigate HIPAA law on your own, which is why we are providing all of our resources for free.

In addition to the webinar, we will be providing daily articles on our blog to give you further guidance. We have also developed downloadable content for a telecommuting audit policy, as well as a bring your own device (BYOD) policy.

Compliancy Group’s Provided Resources:

Webinar:

HIPAA Tips on Working From Home, Telehealth, & Telecommuting

Downloadable Content:

Telecommuting Audit Policy

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

Free HIPAA Compliance Checklist

Articles:

HIPAA Working from Home

Telehealth Access Expanded Due to Coronavirus

Telehealth and HIPAA: HIPAA Compliant Teleconferencing Tools

The HIPAA Privacy Rule Waiver in an EmergencyCOVID-19 Phishing Emails

About Compliancy Group:

HIPAA should be simple. That’s why Compliancy Group is the only HIPAA software with expert Compliance CoachesTM holding your hand to simplify compliance. Built by auditors, Compliancy Group gives you confidence in your compliance plan to reduce risk, increase patient loyalty, and profitability of your organization.

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Visit https://www.compliancy-group.com or call 855.854.4722 to learn how simple compliance can be.

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