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Cyclotron Announces New Technology Triage Initiative for Healthcare & Life Science Organizations

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Underpinning this commitment is Cyclotron’s recent GxP audit certification as a cloud solutions provider for healthcare and life sciences verticals. GxP certification means Cyclotron is in compliance with the requirements of ICH E6 (R2) GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, and (EU) GDPR.

“GxP certification means that we use processes and controls that assure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data stored in the cloud and that we do what’s necessary and required to ensure our systems stay in a secured and validated state,” says Cyclotron CEO Amber Bahl. “That means healthcare and life sciences organizations can have peace-of-mind that we are an appropriate partner to help them solve business challenges that are data management challenges at their core.”

One such challenge would be solving for lost revenue resulting from missed appointments and sub-standard patient communication practices. Cyclotron can deliver a range of telehealth solutions that can play a big role in reducing these kinds of administrative burdens and streamlining patient intake and communication processes.

Meanwhile, many health insurance providers would benefit from working with Cyclotron to get fitted with solutions that help them manage healthcare data and communication in a way that minimizes risks and maximizes compliance.

“Great tools are readily available to help today’s healthcare and life sciences workers adequately manage the data, communications, and risk factors facing their organizations. However, it requires a deep understanding of how these tools work and how they should be integrated to make them effective solutions,” adds Mr. Bahl. “These technologies can also play an important role in providing for an engaging and inclusive workplace.”

On the life sciences side of the healthcare industry, inefficient collaboration, version control issues, and lengthy development cycles for healthcare software all represent opportunities for a partner like Cyclotron to bring transformative improvements and bottom-line results to healthcare organizations.

Here are some more ways Cyclotron can help healthcare organizations solve data and business process challenges:

  • Through custom configuration and implementation of Microsoft Purview, Cyclotron can ensure comprehensive protection of personal health record access, sharing and exfiltration for both internal and external users.
  • Cyclotron can implement Azure Synapse Analytics, a powerful, integrated service that allows healthcare and life sciences organizations to explore and analyze large volumes of data to gain insights in real time.
  • We can provide a customized implementation of Azure Purview, a unified data governance service that helps organizations manage and get meaningful insights from their data, no matter where it resides.
  • For life science organizations, Cyclotron can introduce GitHub, which provides a platform for developers to collaborate on code, provide version control, CI/CD, and advanced security features to streamline the development process.
  • Cyclotron can deliver an integrated support model for the maintenance and optimization of Power Platform and M365 tools to enrich the user experience, assist M365 administrators, and ensure digital assets meet compliance requirements.
  • Cyclotron can perform an operational assessment that includes analyzing the current usage of Teams, SharePoint Online, and other collaboration tools to identify areas for improvement. This assessment would also review the organization’s practices for managing guest users, external document sharing, and patient data handling, providing recommendations to more efficiently handling tenant guest and externally shared data.
  • We can also help clients implement champion groups to facilitate adoption and steering committees to direct future priorities and deliver white-glove assistance to executives.

“The management burdens of today’s healthcare industry are massive, and one of the things that sets Cyclotron apart is our ability to deliver effective change leadership. We work to steer our healthcare clients towards decisions that lead to long-term organizational health,” adds Mr. Bahl.

To ask a question or to learn more about Cyclotron’s solutions for manufacturing organizations and hear some of our success stories, please reach out to us at [email protected].

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Steve Ellson, Cyclotron, 1 415-851-3698 , [email protected], https://www.cyclotron.com/

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Sleeplay Recognized for Health Care Standard of Excellence Web Award

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Sleeplay, an online CPAP store committed to providing the next generation with expert guidance and premium CPAP products for improved sleep therapy, is pleased to announce its recent recognition. The company’s website, expertly crafted and developed, has received the Health Care Standard of Excellence WebAward from the Web Marketing Association.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Web Marketing Association’s WebAward Competition, a benchmark for website development since 1997, has consistently celebrated excellence in the online realm. Expert judges from across the globe evaluate websites across 86 diverse industries, with only the most outstanding entries receiving the coveted WebAward.

Sleeplay’s website, a collaborative effort under the leadership of CEO Aaron Fuhrman, has been lauded for its exceptional design and seamless user experience. With a mission to revolutionize the CPAP industry, Sleeplay connects individuals with CPAP experts and a comprehensive range of top-quality products, including CPAP machines, cleaners, masks, and humidifiers. The company’s dedication to white-glove customer service and innovative online tools simplifies the process of accessing the best CPAP products and expert advice.

Aaron Fuhrman, CEO of Sleeplay, expressed gratitude for receiving the WebAward, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing the sleep therapy journey. “We are deeply honored to receive the WebAward from the Web Marketing Association. This recognition underscores our commitment to providing a seamless online experience for our customers, enabling them to access the CPAP products and expertise necessary to enhance their sleep therapy journey.”

Sleeplay invites individuals seeking CPAP solutions to explore their award-winning website at https://sleeplay.com/. For more information about the Web Marketing Association’s WebAwards, please visit www.webaward.org.

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Extended Reality (XR) Makes Healthcare Training Faster, Easier to Implement, and More Effective, According to HTC VIVE Study

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Key findings from the report include:

  • 91% of healthcare professionals agree that XR enhances educational plans and empowers training coordinators to be more effective
  • 86% of healthcare professionals said that XR training programs instill confidence in trainees and help them develop the muscle memory needed for success
  • 75% of healthcare professionals agree that incorporating XR allows trainees to complete their program in less time
  • 81% said that XR training gives their organization a competitive edge in attracting top-tier talent
  • 86% of respondents whose organizations have not yet adopted XR training believe they will do so by 2026 at the latest.

“Our survey data confirms that immersive technologies like XR can redefine conventional healthcare training – empowering medical professionals to hone crucial skills with unprecedented effectiveness and scalability,” said Pearly Chen, VP at HTC VIVE. “By adopting XR, healthcare organizations are not just updating their training methods; they are strategically positioning themselves for advancements in patient care and operational efficiency.”

Extended reality in the healthcare market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 42% over the next five years, with revenues expected to surpass $5.3 billion by the end of 2028, according to market research firm BlueWeave Consulting.

To learn more about the use of XR in healthcare training, download the report at: https://business.vive.com/us/stories/vr-healthcare-survey-report-2023/.

About HTC VIVE

HTC VIVE is the premier extended reality (XR) platform and ecosystem that creates true-to-life XR experiences for businesses and consumers. The VIVE ecosystem delivers premium XR hardware, software, and content. VIVE Business encompasses best-in-class XR hardware, Business Device Management System (DMS), and software and solutions including VIVERSE for Business, VIVE Location-Based Software Suite (LBSS), VIVE Business Streaming (VBS), and VIVE Business Training (VBT) for SMB and enterprise customers. For more information, please visit business.vive.com.

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Breast cancer expert shares ways to lower risk, catch cancer early

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Be aware of your breasts

The idea of breast self-examinations can induce anxiety for some women, Vora says. “It used to be that women were told to check their breasts every month for lumps and bumps, but that can cause a lot of anxiety,” she says.

To avoid stress from a process that should feel more like self-care, Vora recommends remaining aware of your breasts. “If you’re showering or applying lotion, at those times, without a lot of stress, it’s a good idea to just check for any changes,” she says.

If you notice a difference in your breasts from the last time you looked at or felt them, Vora recommends bringing it up to your care provider. In addition, she says any symptoms of nipple discharge or a new lump or mass should also be checked by your care provider.

Attend regular screenings

Your care provider will check on your breast health and investigate any changes or symptoms you report, Vora says. They will perform a clinical breast exam — a physical exam of the breasts during which a physician checks for lumps or other changes.

Depending on your age, you may also undergo screening through a type of imaging called a mammogram, Vora says. A mammogram is a specialized X-ray image of the breast. This breast imaging can detect early signs of cancer years before symptoms of the cancer can be felt, Vora says.

Attending regular screenings heightens your likelihood of detecting cancer at an early stage when it’s treatable and curable. Delaying breast cancer screening will delay a diagnosis of breast cancer. If people don’t come in, she says their cancer could present at a later stage when fewer options are available.

“The earlier breast cancer is found, the easier it is to treat,” she says.

Vora says it is also essential to talk with your primary care doctor before the screening to discuss how you want to handle the results.

Stay physically active

Engaging in regular exercise is good for you for many reasons, and one of them is to lower your risk of getting breast cancer. Decades of research demonstrate that physical activity is linked to a lower breast cancer risk, Vora says. In particular, she says data has shown that 150 minutes of moderate-level exercise per week, split up in any fashion, decreases someone’s risk of breast cancer.

There are many ways to keep physically active, and Vora recommends exercising in whatever method brings you joy and fulfillment: walking, dancing, biking, golfing, tennis, garden maintenance — the list goes on. Exercising is also a major way to reach and maintain a healthy weight, Vora says. Studies show that obesity is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.

Consider genetic testing

Because of genetics, patients with a family history of breast cancer may be at a higher risk for developing the disease. Some people inherit mutations in specific genes that increase their risk of breast cancer. Vora says that level of risk can vary depending on individual circumstances: “How high that risk is depends on several factors such as how many and which family members have or had breast cancer.”

Genetic testing can look for mutations in some of these genes and provide patients and providers with more insights about their breast cancer risk and how to move forward with their care. In these cases, Vora encourages speaking with your care provider about whether genetic testing could benefit you.

“Starting a conversation with your primary care provider is always the best, and they can help guide you to what the next steps should be,” Vora says.

Loma Linda University Cancer Center offers patients comprehensive care that gives them the best opportunity to beat cancer. To learn more about resources offered at the Cancer Center, visit lluh.org/cancer-center. To schedule an interview with subject matter experts on this topic, please contact Lisa Aubry at [email protected].

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Lisa Aubry, Loma Linda University Health, 9096515823, [email protected], news.llu.edu

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The Non-viral Transfection Reagents and Systems Market is projected to grow at ~10% CAGR till 2035, according to a market research report by Roots Analysis

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Non-viral vectors have emerged as an effective and safe delivery vehicle for genetically-modified therapies; the growing interest in these vectors has further resulted in an adjacent demand for versatile transfection reagents and systems LONDON, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Roots…

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Physicians to Receive World’s Oldest Holistic Mind/Body Medicine In a Modern, Clinically-Proven Curriculum That Reduces Burnout and Stress and Increases Compassion

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According to conference director Perlmutter, “Although it is the goal of human beings to be physically healthy, emotionally mature and spiritually awakened, most people, including modern healthcare providers, lack knowledge of how to attain this worthwhile goal. Understanding this dilemma, I have spent most of the past 50 years of my life studying, experimenting with, and interpreting the ancient teachings of the world’s most knowledgeable Yoga Science and Yoga Psychology medical sages. Now that the benefit of my endeavors has been clinically proven to reduce burnout and stress while increasing compassion, I will share my conclusions at this year’s AMI physicians conference. By learning to apply my curriculum, physicians will know through their own personal experience that holistic health is more than physical fitness and mental stability. Each attendee will receive a complete set of practical tools that reduce physician burnout and stress, enhance problem solving capacities, and nurture a healthier life-work balance. And when they leave this year’s conference, they will know how to take care of the body, regulate the breath, control the emotions and coordinate the 4 functions of the mind so they can rediscover their inner source of physical well-being and emotional contentment, and deepen their love of medicine and life.”

In December of 2022, “Lifestyle Medicine,” the premier international publication of applied lifestyle medicine, published the results of a five-year, peer-reviewed clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of Leonard Perlmutter’s annual Physician Conference curriculum. The findings included the following groundbreaking, life-enhancing, health-promoting changes: Burnout was reduced 23.3%, Secondary Traumatic Stress was reduced 19.9%, and Compassion Satisfaction was increased by 11.2%.

The dedication, enthusiasm, and teaching methodology of the entire AMI faculty create a dynamic and interactive experience for their students. Each faculty member is committed to the advancement and training of Yoga Science as Holistic Mind/Body Medicine. Lecture topics will include AMI Meditation, diaphragmatic breathing, easy-gentle yoga, Yoga psychology, epigenetics and neuroplasticity, resilience, how to use the chakra system as a diagnostic tool, mind function optimization, principles of Ayurveda, plant-based nutrition, and lymph system detoxification. In addition to AMI founder and curriculum developer Leonard Perlmutter, other presenters include: Mark Pettus MD, board certified internist and nephrologist and Director of Medical Education and Population Health of Berkshire Health Systems; Kristin Kaelber MD, PhD, board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics; Renee Rodriguez-Goodemote, MD, Medical Director of the Saratoga Hospital Community Health Center; Anthony Santilli MD, board certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; Jesse Ritvo MD, Assistant Medical Director, Inpatient Psychiatry, University of Vermont Health Center; Joshua Zamer, MD, Medical Director for Addiction Medicine at Saratoga Hospital Community Health Center and Chairman of the Department of Family Practice; Jenness Cortez Perlmutter, co-founder and faculty member of The American Meditation Institute; Anita Burock-Stotts, MD, board certified in Internal Medicine; Janine Pardo MD, board certified in Internal Medicine, and Gustavo Grodnitzky PhD, Chair of the AMI Psychological Education Committee.

According to conference alumnus Kelly Herron MD, in Obstetrics and Gynecology, “This program has been very illuminating for me at this point in my life. It has provided me with a tremendous number of tools to apply in various relationships. I now have an ongoing practice of how to live my life free of obstacles, and am more able to love my family, friends, patients and myself.”

About the American Meditation Institute
The American Meditation Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization devoted to the teaching and practice of Yoga Science, meditation and its allied disciplines as Mind/Body medicine. In its holistic approach to wellness, AMI combines the healing arts of the East with the practicality of modern Western medical science. The American Meditation Institute offers a wide variety of courses, conferences and webinars. AMI also publishes “Transformation” a bi-monthly journal of Yoga Science as Holistic Mind/Body Medicine.

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Americans Underestimate the Impact of Health in Retirement Planning; Advisors Prioritize Protected Income When Addressing Peak 65 Challenges

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The fourth chapter of the multi-part study, Growing Health-related Concerns in Retirement, examines the connections between physical, cognitive and financial health as consumers prepare for and live in retirement.

This chapter also offers recommendations for financial professionals, consumers and caregivers to help ensure people have the financial resources and income needed to cover healthcare costs, long-term care needs and other health-related expenses in retirement. It also notes relevant third-party research on the confluence of aging and health, elder care, and finances.

“It is incredibly hard for people to wrap their heads around what could happen to their health 10, 20 or more years into retirement,” said Jean Statler, CEO of the Alliance for Lifetime Income. “From cognitive decline to medical emergencies, we can all benefit from putting our financial decision-making on autopilot as much as possible. One of the best ways to do that is to ensure at least part of our retirement income is protected with an annuity to supplement Social Security. Knowing you’ll always have those two monthly paychecks to cover basic expenses for life can give people tremendous peace of mind when planning for healthcare costs as we age.”

According to the National Council on Aging, a 65-year-old today can expect to live at least another 20 years. Unfortunately, nearly 95% of people 65 or older suffer from at least one chronic condition, like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and Alzheimer’s.

However, the 2023 PRIP study notes that while many Americans are more concerned about health and want to better understand the healthcare process as they age, they often underestimate the impacts these health challenges will have on their finances and retirement planning.

Other key findings from the PRIP study include the following:

  • 53% of consumers ages 45 to 75 say health is on their mind more than money, but only 33% say health was more on their mind than money five years ago.
  • 84% of consumers who currently work do not expect health reasons to be in their top three reasons for retiring, but 38% of retired Americans ages 45 to 75 say health reasons for self or a loved one was a top three reason why they retired.
  • 31% of non-retired consumers who still work recognize a moderate or high risk of needing to retire early; however, 53% of consumers retired due to circumstances beyond their control, including health concerns for themselves or a loved one.
  • 34% say a focus on healthy living is one of their top retirement “bucket list” items, but only 17% of financial professionals recognize this topic is on their clients’ bucket lists.
  • 51% of financial professionals report that more clients are asking questions about healthcare, Medicare and long-term care.

Financial Advisors Look to Protected Income When Addressing Peak 65 Health Challenges

Recent papers by ALI and the Federal Reserve indicate the peak age of financial decision-making occurs at around age 53, and according to a U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging report, there is a sharp decline in financial literacy among Americans starting around the age of 75.

Yet, many financial professionals do not engage their clients in conversations around cognitive decline, according to the 2023 PRIP study. However, those who do discuss cognitive decline also look to protected income to support the unique challenges of Peak 65ers.

Other key findings from Growing Health-related Concerns in Retirement include the following:

  • Only 8% of soon-to-be-retired or retired consumers who work with a financial professional say their financial professional regularly talks with them about the possibility of cognitive decline, while 25% of financial professionals say the same.
  • 88% of financial professionals who discuss cognitive decline with clients recognize the importance of protected income.
  • 54% of all financial professionals (and 62% of financial professionals who discuss cognitive decline with clients) believe their clients could spend more money if they add an annuity to their retirement plan.
  • 97% of consumers say having guaranteed lifetime income in addition to Social Security in retirement is valuable, but only 43% between ages 45 to 75 have protected income through a pension or annuity.

“Financial professionals should discuss health, including cognitive decline, and the important role that protected income can play to help manage the various health-related risks Peak 65ers could face in retirement,” said Statler. “Start these conversations now to protect your clients and their families. Research shows that it’s not just the right thing to do for your clients and their families, but can also build trust and long-term relationships with them.”

Neurosurgeon, CNN chief medical correspondent and best-selling author Dr. Sanjay Gupta appeared recently on ALI’s Protected Income TV Your Money Map Show with Jean Chatzky, Education Fellow at the Alliance’s Retirement Income Institute, and Founder and CEO of HerMoney.com to discuss ways to protect brain health and keep sharp in aging.

“Most of our brain health is within our control and is largely tied to how we live our lives,” said Gupta. “We can continue to grow new brain cells at any age. Movement, diet and rest can make a huge difference in reducing the likelihood of developing neurogenerative diseases,” said Gupta.

The 2023 PRIP was conducted among 2,507 American consumers ages 45 to 75, of which 507 are an oversample of Peak 65 consumers, ages 61 to 65, for a total of 845 Peak 65 consumers. Additionally, the study includes 519 financial professionals who conduct retirement planning for individual clients.

For more information on the 2023 PRIP, visit protectedincome.org.

ABOUT THE SURVEY

The 2023 Protected Retirement Income and Planning study was created by the Alliance for Lifetime Income and CANNEX. It was conducted online by Artemis Strategy Group in February and March 2023 among 2,507 American Consumers, of which 507 are an oversample of Peak 65 consumers, ages 61 to 65, for a total of 845 Peak 65 consumers. The study also includes 519 financial professionals who conduct retirement planning for individual clients.

ABOUT THE ALLIANCE FOR LIFETIME INCOME

The Alliance for Lifetime Income is a non-profit 501(c)(6) educational organization based in Washington, D.C., that creates awareness and educates Americans about the value and importance of having protected lifetime income in retirement. Our vision is for a country where no American has to face the prospect of running out of money in retirement. The Alliance provides consumers and financial professionals with educational resources, interactive tools, and actionable research and insights to use in building retirement income strategies and plans. We believe annuities – one of only three sources of protected lifetime income – can be an important part of the solution for retirement security in America.

ABOUT CANNEX

CANNEX Financial Exchanges Ltd. supports the exchange of pricing and data for annuities and bank products, including term deposits and guaranteed interest contracts (GICs). The firm’s data gives financial institutions the ability to evaluate and compare various guarantees associated with savings and retirement products. For more information about CANNEX, visit www.cannex.com.

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Jacqulyn Priestly, Alliance for Lifetime Income, 1 202-251-9703, [email protected], https://www.protectedincome.org 

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Surfacide® Announces Exclusive Distribution of PathTrac®, A Cutting-Edge Clinical Decision Support Software Platform

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PathTrac features include:

  • Reservoir Monitoring
  • Bacterial Strains Identification
  • Transmission Mapping
  • Easy to use sampling kits, swabbing takes only minutes
  • Virtual Training
  • Cloud Database and Connectivity

“We are honored to partner with RDB Bioinformatics and be the exclusive provider of PathTrac to hospitals around the country,” said Gunner Lyslol, Founder & CEO of Surfacide. “Optimizing OR hygiene protocols with this important technology prioritizes patient safety and has the ability to significantly reduce the risk of SSI’s and HAI’s, which is costing the healthcare industry more than $6.5 billion each year.”

“At RDB Bioinformatics, we are passionate about our partnership with Surfacide, and having them be the conduit to bringing PathTrac into healthcare facilities. We have an active interest in each other’s separate companies initiatives, while working together to develop shared success in keeping patients safe,” added Dr. Randy Loftus, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of RDB Bioinformatics, the owner of PathTrac.

Surfacide is proud to announce its partnership with PathTrac at the OR Manager Conference in Nashville, Tennessee September 18-20 (Booth #926). To learn more about transmission pathways specific to your OR, stop by our booth or get in touch with [email protected] to have a Surfacide consultant set up a baseline assessment of your facility.

PathTrac Video: HERE

Surfacide press kit: HERE

About Surfacide:

Founded in 2010, Surfacide is a UV technology and infection solutions company producing scientifically proven, hospital-grade UV devices. Surfacide’s award-winning Helios® System is the world’s only patented, triple emitter ‘robotic’ UV-C light solution to rapidly reduce bioburden and microorganisms. A trusted partner in infection prevention, Surfacide has been deployed in over 1000 leading hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide. Surfacide LLC is proud to be American-made and manufactured in Waukesha, WI. Visit the Surfacide website to learn more or contact one of our professional support specialists at (844)-390-3538.

About RDB Bioinformatics:

RDB Bioinformatics is focused on helping patients, hospitals, and the medical community to work together to address HAIs and increasing bacterial resistance. Our primary goals are to address the goals put forth by the Centers for Disease Control including prevention of infections for patients undergoing surgery, prevention of bacterial spread between patients, and improving antibiotic stewardship. Our overarching goal is to maximize patient safety today and for the future, preventing high risk OR bacterial transmission and infection development. https://www.pathtrac.com

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Alexandra Skillman, Surfacide, 1 4153426425, [email protected], www.surfacide.com

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