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Esteemed Oral Surgeon in Sandwich, MA Dr. William Lane, Offers Faster Healing After Surgery with Natural Treatment


Dr. William Lane, Oral Surgeon in Sandwich and Plymouth, MA

Dr. William Lane, Oral Surgeon in Sandwich and Plymouth, MA, Uses Advanced Healing Techniques

In our practice, the patient experience is paramount… Platelet-rich plasma helps keep patients feeling comfortable after their surgery and shortens the time they need to heal.

Lane Oral Surgery improves the healing process for surgical patients in Sandwich and Plymouth, MA with platelet-rich plasma. Platelet-rich plasma is a healing compound derived from the patient’s own blood that helps the body heal and regrow bone at a faster rate and with better end results. Often, this procedure is performed during a bone grafting treatment to help patients become candidates for dental implants and replace missing or failing teeth.

“In our practice, the patient experience is paramount. We want every patient to feel safe and comfortable from the very beginning of their relationship at Lane Oral Surgery,” says Dr. William Lane. “Platelet-rich plasma helps keep patients feeling comfortable after their surgery and shortens the time they need to heal.”

What makes platelet-rich plasma so beneficial is that the compound is created from the patient’s own blood. This means there is no chance of rejection by the body. Through just a small sample of drawn blood, patients can experience the benefits of this treatment. This sample is spun through a centrifuge to separate the platelets before inserting them into the treatment site. These growth factors can be used for a wide range of dental procedures, including bone grafting, gum grafting, dental implants and oral surgery.

Bone grafting is one of the most common procedures that takes advantage of platelet-rich plasma. By combining the plasma with the bone graft, patients will experience a faster regrowth of needed bone and improved quality of that bone. Proper bone volume is necessary to ensure teeth do not shift within the mouth or become loose. Additionally, an adequate amount of bone is needed to have dental implants placed. The bone supports the implant post, keeping it firmly held within the jaw.

Dental implants are used to replace missing or failing teeth. This advanced procedure often requires multiple steps prior to implant placement, including bone grafting. Dr. Lane will utilize platelet-rich plasma throughout the dental implant process, including during the grafting and implant surgery to shorten treatment time and improve the results of care. Patients who receive dental implants along with platelet-rich plasma treatment often report a quicker return to proper health and function.

Those interested in learning more about Lane Oral Surgery or who would like to make an appointment to discuss oral surgery and the use of platelet-rich plasma at the Sandwich, MA or Plymouth, MA practices are encouraged to schedule a consultation by visiting http://www.laneoralsurgery.com or calling 508-746-8700.

About the Oral Surgeon

Lane Oral Surgery offers oral and maxillofacial surgical care at their offices in Plymouth, MA and Sandwich, MA. Renowned oral surgeon, Dr. William Lane graduated from Harvard University, received his doctorate from Boston University, and completed his residency training in oral and maxillofacial surgery in a combined program at Boston University and Tufts University. Dr. Lane created the revolutionary SmileOn!™ same-day full mouth dental implant solution to help patients with missing teeth regain their smile, confidence, and normal dental function. In addition to his SmileOn! solution, Dr. Lane offers bone grafting, wisdom teeth removal, and full mouth reconstruction. The entire team at Lane Oral Surgery is devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of smiles. To learn more about Dr. Lane, his practice, and the services offered at Lane Oral Surgery, visit http://www.laneoralsurgery.com or call 508-746-8700 to schedule a consultation.

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Worthington Direct Announces Sanitation & Safety Products for Businesses Reopening During COVID-19


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We look forward to returning to our own office space, but in the meantime we are preparing for how that might work best. We are not experts on the new normal, but we are furniture experts.

Offices are slowly starting to reopen their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic, but things aren’t “back to work as usual,” as they say. Worthington Direct is here to help with a list of readily available, recommended safety and sanitation products.

Open office design may be a thing of the past, but with products such as clear and frosted partitions, the visibility and natural light enjoyed by employees across the country can still be achieved.

Sanitation stations are also a must, as well as clear signage for important and clear communication with employees. Businesses who are implementing the suggested temperature checks upon entry may need to create pop-up health screening stations.

Crimson Allen, director of marketing for Worthington Direct said, “We look forward to returning to our own office space, but in the meantime we are preparing for how that might work best. We are not experts on the new normal, but we are furniture experts.”

For a more extensive list of recommended products, Allen wrote a comprehensive article posted here. Businesses can also view the entire list of sanitation & safety products recommended for businesses here.

About Worthington Direct

At Worthington Direct, you will find over 20,000 quality furniture products for your school, office, daycare or business. Our goal is to make your purchasing job easier by giving you direct access to competitive prices on all types of commercial and institutional furniture products. Worthington Direct has been in business 23 years and is staffed with knowledgeable sales associates that average 10-20 plus years experience in the furniture supply industry.

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RADLogics Expands Leadership Team to Support Rapid Scaling of Medical Imaging AI Platform


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We are delighted to have Linda join our executive team during this critical and exciting time for RADLogics, said Moshe Becker, CEO and Co-Founder of RADLogics.

RADLogics™ today announced that Linda McManus has joined the company’s growing executive team as Executive Vice President and General Manager for U.S., Canada, and the Americas. With over 25 years of healthcare technology experience including several high-profile roles with Nuance, she will lead RADLogics’ efforts to scale the company’s medical imaging AI platform and applications user base with particular emphasis on the U.S. market. RADLogics recently announced the company’s novel AI-Powered applications supporting the evaluation of COVID-19 patients are available on the Nuance AI Marketplace for Diagnostic Imaging.

“We are delighted to have Linda join our executive team during this critical and exciting time for RADLogics,” said Moshe Becker, CEO and Co-Founder of RADLogics. “In response to the pandemic, we have successfully deployed our AI-Powered medical imaging analysis solutions globally, and we have seen significant interest in the U.S. market and throughout the Americas. Building on our long-standing strategic relationship with Nuance, Linda will work closely with their customer engagement and marketing teams to rapidly expand access to our AI-Powered solutions that are now available to thousands of U.S. clinicians and radiology teams at connected healthcare facilities through the Nuance AI Marketplace.”

During her tenure at Nuance, Linda McManus held several senior roles in professional services – most recently serving as Senior Director, Enterprise Project Office of their Healthcare Division. She has a proven track record consistently meeting revenue growth plans by orchestrating dynamic and diverse teams to success. Over her two decades working at Nuance, she led the front-end speech recognition strategy and adoption in radiology, which significantly expanded the market share and customer base for Nuance PowerScribe™. She also oversaw the implementation of thousands of new customers including customer upgrades and solution conversions to new platforms.

“I’m thrilled to join the RADLogics team to help the company chart a path for success in North America and South America,” said Linda McManus, EVP & GM for RADLogics in the U.S., Canada, and the Americas. “Not only is there a pressing need for our AI-Powered solutions to help manage and treat symptomatic COVID-19 patients, but AI tools are poised to help meet the high demand on radiology providers and practices due to a dramatic increase of scans that were postponed due to the influx of COVID-19 patients. To help support radiologists as they respond to this new ‘surge’, our solutions will help alleviate the increased burden on U.S. healthcare providers and support better outcomes.”

RADLogics’ AI-Powered software includes algorithms that not only detect abnormalities on chest CTs and X-rays, but also provide automatic triage alerts to the radiologist to help ensure potential findings are reviewed in a timely matter. The company’s solutions provide quantitative analysis of the CT and X-ray images for patients with suspected disease including a volume percentage score that can help monitor findings over time. Access to these applications will help meet the growing demand in the U.S. for these solutions that have the capacity to process 1 million CT and 10 million X-rays studies per day through the RADLogics’ cloud-based platform.

About RADLogics

A healthcare software company developing AI-Powered solutions, RADLogics provides machine learning image analysis solutions to improve radiologists’ productivity while enhancing patient outcomes. Based in Boston, MA, U.S., and Tel Aviv, Israel, RADLogics is one of the pioneers in using AI & machine learning image analysis and advanced big data analytics to search and analyze imaging data from CTs, MRIs, PET scans, and X-rays to help reduce diagnostics turnaround time from hours to minutes by automating detection and report generation functions. The company’s patented AI medical image analysis platform enables rapid development of AI algorithms, and provides seamless integration into existing radiology workflow. Visit http://www.radlogics.com to learn more or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

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As Restrictions Ease, Youfit Health Clubs Begins to Reopen Gyms in Texas


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After temporarily closing all locations in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Youfit Health Clubs announced that it will begin gradually reopening its doors over the next few weeks as the country slowly moves into the next phases of easing coronavirus restrictions. The first Texas location opened this week was Mesquite – Galloway Ave.

Youfit has committed to meeting all applicable guidelines, including those mandated by the government and implementing safety precautions including the following:


  • – Each and every Youfit Health Clubs location has undergone a deep clean that includes the disinfecting and maintenance of all equipment, surfaces, and facilities.
  • – The clubs are incorporating new social distancing plans to keep staff and members safe. This includes creating greater distance between machines and the implementation of no contact check-in and membership enrollment processes.
  • – There will be stringent regular sanitizing and disinfecting protocols.
  • – Lockers and showers at each location will be closed temporarily. YouGX Group Fitness classes will resume at a later date.
  • – A new membership code of conduct will be implemented.
  • – The Youfit team will be fully trained on these new policies and procedures and is committed to making the return as smooth as possible.


Members will receive further communication on the reopening of their specific club through email and text if they have opted in. Additional information will be available on the Youfit website, social media channels and at each club.

About Youfit

Youfit Health Clubs is a gym that’s about one thing only: You. Founded in 2008, YouFit offers affordable gym memberships at state-of-the-art facilities nationwide to help members get the most out of life.

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GrandCare Systems launches free educational webinar series on successful technology integration in care models


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“These webinars will explore the various technology options from video chat to remote patient monitoring to telehealth visits. We will discuss how other organizations have improved their caregiving workflows and revenues with technology.”

In response to the increased demand for telehealth and virtual caregiving solutions, GrandCare announced today the launch of a new webinar series this June titled, “Technology-Powered Caregiving.”

This informational 3-part series will help you discover, combine and implement the latest and greatest in social engagement, telehealth, remote activity monitoring, cognitive assist and family coordination technologies, with a specific focus on the disabled and older adult populations. The series will cover issues such as how to choose technology platforms, requirements to get started and best practices for successful integration into your existing workflow procedures.

The webinar sessions include:

  • Technology-Empowered Living for People with Developmental Disabilities (June 18 at 12pm CT)
  • Connected Residents & Telehealth Programming for Senior Housing and Long-Term Care Communities (June 26 at 11am CT)
  • Virtual Caregiving & Telehealth In Professional In-Home Care. How, Why and ROI. (July 1 at 1pm CT)

“In a matter of months, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything, particularly how we perceive aging, healthcare and caregiving services,” said GrandCare CEO, Laura Mitchell. “These webinars will explore the various technology options from video chat to remote patient monitoring to telehealth visits. We will discuss how other organizations have improved their caregiving workflows and revenues with technology.”

Register via Eventbrite for these free webinars:

  • Technology-Empowered Living for People with Developmental Disabilities: Register
  • Connected Residents & Telehealth Programming for Senior Housing and Long-Term Care Communities: Register
  • Virtual Caregiving & Telehealth In Professional In-Home Care. How, Why and ROI: Register

Want to be informed on future webinar events? Subscribe to our newsletter. Have an idea for a future webinar event or would you like to be a speaker? Contact us: media@grandcare.com

ABOUT GRANDCARE SYSTEMS

GrandCare, on the market since 2005, is designed to reduce hospitalizations, manage health conditions and keep individuals more independent and connected to their loved ones. The heart of GrandCare is a large touchscreen appliance, which provides the individual with social communications, games, music, instructions, reminders and medication prompts. Optional telehealth & activity devices can wirelessly report information and remotely send email, text and phone alerts to caregivers if something seems amiss. No computer skills are needed for the resident. GrandCare is utilized by family caregivers, professional in-home care organizations, senior housing communities and disability providers. For more information, visit: http://www.grandcare.com, call 262-­338-6147, or send an email to: sales@grandcare.com.

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The Top Dentist Digital Marketing Agencies, According to Digital Marketing Agency Rating Platform


Digital marketing continues to grow as an important part of business strategies across industries.

TopMarketingCompanies.com, a B2B marketplace connecting brands with digital marketing experts, determined the leading digital marketing experts who are well-versed in creating and executing strategies for companies in the dentistry sector.

The top dentist digital marketing agencies are:

1. Anderson Collaborative – andersoncollaborative.com

Expertise: Digital Marketing, SEO, Paid Media & Pay Per Click and more

2. Brenton Way – brentonway.com

Expertise: Content Marketing & Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing and more

3. ContentwriterIreland – contentwriterireland.ie

Expertise: Content Marketing & Copywriting, Web Design, Digital Marketing and more

4. DIAP Media – diapmedia.com

Expertise: Paid Media & Pay Per Click, Content Marketing & Copywriting, Digital Marketing and more

5. Part Three – partthree.com

Expertise: Digital Marketing, SEO, Social Media Marketing and more

6. White Rabbit – whiterabbit.nz

Expertise: SEO, Branding, Creative Services and more

Brands can view the top-ranked digital marketing agencies by price, expertise and location on TopMarketingCompanies.com.

About Top Digital Marketing Agencies: TopMarketingCompanies.com is a B2B marketplace connecting brands with digital marketing experts around the world. The site acts as a directory of digital marketing companies carefully ranked by their area of expertise, industry experience and US location.

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RCare Responds to COVID19, Announces New Initiatives and Product Launches


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RCare, Inc. (Response Care), creator of advanced nurse call and monitoring solutions, announced today the launch of new products to improve the lives of essential care workers and those they serve. As the coronavirus continues to spread through vulnerable populations, including senior housing and healthcare communities, RCare has been pivoting, innovating and developing products to serve these ever-changing and critical care needs. Their latest innovations include: the BCube Plus, an optimized Caregiver Console (CC1080), an upgraded Rugged RPhone and an all new Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK) designed for non-traditional acute environments.

In the midst of a busy, record-breaking month, RCare introduced the BCube Plus, the latest generation of its BCube nurse call system exclusively for small communities. The BCube Plus still provides all of the robust features of RCare’s flagship advanced nurse call system, however it’s scaled and priced for smaller communities with smaller budgets. It has a sleeker appearance with a larger screen for easier viewing and advanced capabilities for even greater reliability.

The optimized Caregiver Console (CC1080) uses the same large form factor and sleek design as the BCube Plus and offers greater stability and reliability to the company’s nurse station console. It is the optimal information hub, clearly displaying incidents and relaying complete information about every incident, their status, which have been answered, by whom and so much more for the floor staff. In addition, RCare has launched its next generation Rugged RPhone, a drop-proof, water-proof caregiving phone with an enhanced operating system and processor. The locked-down, HIPAA-compliant Rugged RPhone comes pre-configured with RCare’s powerful and award-winning ‘RCare Mobile’ mobile caregiving app.

Lastly, in direct response to COVID19, RCare has invented the Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK), a solution designed for heroes on the frontlines, whether it’s in a hospital community, makeshift tent or highschool auditorium. The RDK is a portable, easily installed, reliable nurse call system in a box to provide reliable, responsive care, even in “pop-up”, non-traditional settings, such as tents, hallways, convention centers, and other atypical locations repurposed to handle patient overflow.

“We’re getting urgent requests from providers who are setting up makeshift tents in parking lots to care for COVID patients,” said RCare CEO, Myron Kowal. “They needed something right away, affordably priced, and they needed it to work right out of the box. We created the Rapid Response Kit to do just that.”

The RCare Rapid Deployment Kit arrives fully programmed and can be set up within minutes. It’s designed to work reliably, inside or outside of traditional hospital settings to provide communications between patient and caregiver and between equipment and caregiver. More than that, they are fully field tested, and have been deployed at facilities nationwide.

ABOUT RCare

RCare is a global provider of nurse call and personal emergency response systems for the entire spectrum of eldercare and senior living. Our components integrate into a variety of healthcare communication systems to create efficient and verifiable responses to medical emergencies. RCare works together with distribution partners to build individualized, flexible and seamless systems to enhance both caregiving and resident quality of life. Contact info@rcareinc.com or call 585-671-4144.

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Immunity Strength Education Water & Foods Nutritionist Mary Carolyn Sharon Kleyne Radio


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Sharon Kleyne, Founder of Bio Logic Aqua® Research

Air Date: 8 June 2020

Guests: Mary Carolyn is a nutrition expert, a nutrition studies statistician, and gardener. Carolyn is also a certified personal trainer, RYT200 Yoga professional and certified Pilates trainer.

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/123934/natural-immune-boosters

Bio Logic Aqua® Research Water Life Science® provides regular updates on COVID-19 pandemic at http://www.sharonkleynehour.com/Coronavirus.php.

Bio Logic Aqua® Research Water Life Science® founder Sharon Kleyne has studied water for thirty-five years and she’s shocked that we are not finding cures for disease anymore. “We’ve left common sense behind,” says Kleyne, “but now with this pandemic we have to find it again. We are all in this together.”

Kleyne teaches that everyone is born equal from a mother’s pocket of water. “Earth began with a plan and that plan was called Life,” says Kleyne. Water in the atmosphere is the key to life. All of the organs of the body require a certain percentage of water, and immunity protection is the sum of all those percentages of water. “There are 36,000 nerve-endings in the feet,” says Kleyne, “and nerves run through the entire body carrying electrical charges of water. We are all like batteries,” instructs Kleyne. “Everyone needs to learn immunity strength and protection of his or her own body to fight off disease and mental emotions.”

At the same time, Kleyne is “very disappointed” that so many are not taking the pandemic seriously. “When people go outside without a mask, that’s life and death!” insists Kleyne. “You have to take it seriously to protect yourself and others.”

Nutritionist Mary Carolyn knows that immunity strength and protection rely heavily on nutrition. You are what you eat! Carolyn, who is completing a masters degree in clinical nutrition, is concerned that people avoid all of the fad diets on the market. “You have to study nutrition and learn it for yourself,” says Carolyn. “What better hobby than maintaining your own health?”

Kleyne, upset that social media creates “emotions that are robbing people of their personal lives” and believing that babies should be tasting water right out of the gate, asks Carolyn about nutrition for children.

“Children,” says Carolyn, “naturally choose healthy foods, but parents are very influential about diet. Taste buds develop early, even in utero, so it is important that parents carefully guide children to eat well and stay hydrated with pure water. Make meal preparation fun for the entire family.”

When Kleyne asks about healthy foods for immunity strength and protection, Carolyn explains that she embraces a mostly plant-based diet. She adds that there is no number one vegetable that is best for immunity strengthening, but that variety and eating seasonally is the best approach to health.

Carolyn touts onions, cooked or raw, which are good for the heart. She describes cooking them with garlic, spinach and kale for a delicious, healthy dish. Carolyn teaches that the best way to ‘reach’ people is to introduce them to cooking with herbs and spices. “People love variety in taste,” says Carolyn. A master gardener, Carolyn describes how easy it is to grow thyme, rosemary, dill and parsley. Other veggies Carolyn recommends include arugula, radishes, carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, cilantro, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, celery blueberries and strawberries. Carolyn even points out that spinach, kale and broccoli contain protein. A rule of thumb, both Kleyne and Carolyn agree, is the darker the vegetable, the more antioxidants it packs, thus promoting immunity strength and protection of the body.

Of course, a conversation about food can’t end without some attention on dessert. When Kleyne asks Carolyn about her favorite dessert, Carolyn does not disappoint.

“Lately it’s been a vegan chocolate brownie, no flour,” says Carolyn. “I add carob, walnuts, pecans, figs, a little maple syrup. It’s delicious ad healthy!”

Yes, even a commonsense dessert can contribute to immunity strengthening and immunity protection.

LISTEN to the internationally syndicated The Power of Water® & Your Health sponsored by Nature’s Tears® EyeMist®, naturally pH balanced water technology for acid mantel protection, on VoiceAmerica World Talk Radio & Apple iTunes with producer and host Sharon Kleyne and program director Rose Hong of Global Dragon TV. This program features Mary Carolyn is a nutrition expert, a nutrition studies statistician, and gardener. Carolyn is also a certified personal trainer, RYT200 Yoga professional and certified Pilates trainer.

Follow this link: https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/123934/natural-immune-boosters

Recent programs feature:

Kevin Kearns & Brandon Foster (https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/123823/strengthening-childrens-immune-system-through-fitness), Dr. Gerald Pollack, Ph.D. (https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/123059/the-fourth-phase-of-water), Kevin Kearns & Diana Healy (https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/123560/how-to-stay-active-during-the-pandemiclockdown), Dr. Effie Chow, Ph.D (https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/123391/immunity-boost-strengthen-your-immunity-to-fight-any-virus), Katherine Ingram https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/123308/how-to-grieve), Dr. Gerald Pollack, Ph.D. https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/123059/the-fourth-phase-of-water), Pam Bonney https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/122945/how-to-protect-our-frontline-healthcare-professionals), Kevin Kearns (https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/122821/how-to-keep-kids-strong-and-healthy-to-fight-coronavirus), Rodrigo L. Romulo, M.D. (https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/122421/encore-infectious-disease-101-the-fundamentals-of-controlling-and-fighting-infectious-disease ).

If you would like to watch a brief, entertaining educational film that demonstrates the application of the new Dry Eye Solution® technology Nature’s Tears® EyeMist®, sponsor of Sharon Kleyne’s talk radio program, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0gOr8TB45U

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NeoTract Designates Dr. Michael Cunningham as UroLift® Center of Excellence


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“We are pleased to recognize Dr. Michael Cunningham as a UroLift Center of Excellence for his commitment to providing consistent care to BPH patients using the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson

NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that Michael Cunningham M.D., Central Ohio Urology Group in Worthington, OH, has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Cunningham has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.

Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.

The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.

“We are pleased to recognize Dr. Michael Cunningham as a UroLift Center of Excellence for his commitment to providing consistent care to BPH patients using the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit. “This achievement has helped many patients experience durable, long- term relief from the burdensome symptoms of BPH while preserving sexual function*1,2.”

Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.

Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.

About the UroLift® System

The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.UroLift.com.

About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology

A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.NeoTract.com.

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rusch®, UroLift® and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose

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For Teleflex Incorporated: Jake Elguicze, 610.948.2836

Treasurer and Vice President, Investor Relations

Media:

Nicole Osmer, 650.454.0504

nicole@healthandcommerce.com

*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction

1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study

2. McVary, J Sex Med 2016

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Reducing the Impact of Social Isolation on Seniors During and After COVID-19


We hope the information and ideas contained in this article can help seniors and their loved ones cope with this unprecedented situation.

RAM Technologies, Inc., the perennial leader in the development of enterprise software for Medicare Advantage and Special Needs health plans, is pleased to announce the availability of a new report as part of the “Sharing Knowledge to Improve Healthcare Administration” (SKIHA) program. This month, members of the SKIHA program (free registration) are granted complimentary access to the RAM report, Reducing the Impact of Social Isolation for Seniors During and After COVID-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated sweeping social distancing measures aimed at slowing the spread of the virus. These restrictions have changed life for most Americans, particularly seniors, who are both more vulnerable to the virus as well as being a more socially isolated demographic prior to the outbreak. Approximately $6.7 billion in Medicare spending each year is due to factors related to social isolation, providing MA insurers with tangible incentive to address this silent malady.

During this unprecedented time, families, friends, payers and community organizations have risen to the challenge, finding new and innovative ways of reinforcing connections with seniors. These strategies run the gamut from sending a letter in the mail to technology to enable remote interaction. As social isolation continues to be an ongoing concern, health plans can learn much from these interventions to support physical and mental health. This article takes a deeper look at the ways in which healthcare payers can facilitate increased support for their members. To read the entire report, “Reducing the Impact of Social Isolation for Seniors During and After COVID-19”- CLICK HERE.

“In these strange and interesting times we all have someone who is struggling with the impacts of social isolation,” said Robert A. Tulio, President of RAM Technologies, Inc. “As this issue continues to be an ongoing concern, we hope the information and ideas contained in this article can help seniors and their loved ones cope with this unprecedented situation.”

RAM Technologies is a leading healthcare software and services provider with over 30 years of experience delivering proven administrative solutions to the healthcare payer market, with a specific focus on simplifying the administration of Medicare Advantage. The RAM offering, ’Medicare Advantage-in-a-Box’, represents the leading end-to-end solution for health plans administering MA or looking for a simplified way to get into the MA market.

About the Program

Established in 2015, the SKIHA program (Sharing Knowledge to Improve Healthcare Administration), provides an open platform to share industry analysis and research, helping the payer community prepare for the future. Every month the SKIHA program makes available special content, with unique insight and in-depth industry knowledge, to those in the position to enact real change. This open exchange of ideas supplies the information health plans need to improve operations, increase productivity and reduce costs.

About RAM Technologies, Inc.

RAM Technologies is the industry leader in helping organizations that are interested in starting a Medicare Advantage plan. Every day more and more people are asking, “How Do I Become a Medicare Advantage Health Plan?” We offer a step-by-step process to succeed. Whether you are a health system looking to transition to Medicare Advantage or a new entity looking for Steps to Succeed as a Medicare Advantage start-up, we can help. To learn more about launching a Medicare Advantage Plan, answering the question, “What do I need to do to start a Medicare Advantage Health Plan?” call (877) 654-8810 x 4 or visit http://www.ramtechinc.com.

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