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In recent years, the number of clinical trials involving checkpoint inhibitors and other immuno-oncology (IO) therapies has been increasing as Sponsors investigate their use in combination with one another, with radiotherapy, chemotherapies, targeted therapies, cancer vaccines and oncolytic viruses.

TORONTO (PRWEB)
May 29, 2020

It’s been almost a decade since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first checkpoint inhibitor, Bristol Myers Squibb’s YERVOY® (ipilimumab) in 2011. In recent years, the number of clinical trials involving checkpoint inhibitors and other immuno-oncology (IO) therapies has been increasing as Sponsors investigate their use in combination with one another, with radiotherapy, chemotherapies, targeted therapies, cancer vaccines and oncolytic viruses.

Despite the benefits that these combination approaches promise to patients, the sheer number of potential therapies, combinations, and administration regimens poses challenges for Sponsors. In this free webinar, clinical and oncology experts will highlight issues that Sponsors face in planning and executing combination IO therapy trials and share strategies for delivering a more intentional approach and choice of combinations for hypothesis testing.

Join Jennifer Harris, Vice President, Clinical Development Oncology and Global Head of Immuno-Oncology, Syneos Health, Jessica Lee, Managing Director, Consulting, Syneos Health and Francesca Zolezzi, Director, Molecular Profiling, Translational Sciences, Syneos Health in a live webinar and open question and answer discussion on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 10am EDT (3pm BST/UK).

For more information or to register for this event, visit The Changing Face of Immuno-Oncology Development.

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“The findings of Solar+Storage could have a significant impact on the energy industry and the wide-spread adoption of renewables and increased grid reliability,” EPIcenter CEO Kimberly Britton said.

SAN ANTONIO (PRWEB)
May 29, 2020

EPIcenter, a nonprofit energy innovation hub, has announced its next phase of programming with the introduction of research-based publications. The first white paper, Solar+Storage: The Start, is an initiative among three of EPIcenter’s strategic partners, CPS Energy, Renewable Energy Systems (RES), and Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), exploring the relationship between solar energy and battery storage.

Similar to EPIcenter’s Summits and Global Lectures Series, these white papers are intended to spark interest in energy innovation and raise awareness of cutting edge research, testing, product and service development and business model initiatives. By taking a fresh look at exciting topics impacting the world in a non-academic and non-technical format, EPIcenter brings together strategic partners and leaders in energy innovation to engage broader audiences in critical conversations about the future of energy.

“Our goal in launching this new programming is to tell the story of energy innovation to a wider audience, and share the advances happening every day to make the production and consumption of energy faster, smarter, cleaner and more efficient,” EPIcenter CEO Kimberly Britton said. “We believe that the broader dissemination of such concepts is required to ensure the needle moves in the energy industry. The findings of Solar+Storage could have a significant impact on the energy industry and the wide-spread adoption of renewables and increased grid reliability.”

Solar+Storage partners SwRI’s battery expertise with CPS Energy’s need to better understand battery technology and its use in tandem with renewable sources. RES built the solar array for the project and looks to hone its expertise in the delivery of non-carbon-based energy. The initiative will span approximately five years, and EPIcenter plans to produce two more white papers discussing research, progress and data results.

To learn more about EPIcenter’s research or to access Solar+Storage: The Start, please visit epicenterus.org.

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About EPIcenter:

EPIcenter propels energy innovation and thought leadership for our global future with a think tank, incubator and accelerator, strategic partnerships, and critical conversations about energy. The nonprofit organization, established in 2015, is focused on ways to make the production, distribution and consumption of energy faster, smarter, cleaner and more efficient. To learn more visit epicenterus.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

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Dr. Nicelice Brand Welcomes Patients to Dental Implants of Ocala

Dental Implants of Ocala is Central Florida’s leading destination for complete implant dentistry.

OCALA, Fla. (PRWEB)
May 29, 2020

Dental Implants of Ocala is fully open to all existing and new patients. This trusted dental team offers comprehensive implant dentistry including tooth extractions, bone grafting, dental implant surgery, and natural-looking restorations all from their state-of-the-art practice in Ocala, FL. In fact, they offer single dental implant solutions as well as full mouth options including implant supported bridges. Trusted dentists, Dr. Nickelice Brand, Dr. Eric Rustemier, and their staff at Dental Implants of Ocala, have developed new office safety guidelines for themselves and their patients to preserve their health during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Dental Implants of Ocala has been serving the Ocala community and surrounding areas for over two and a half decades. With an in-depth understanding of oral health, they have also observed first-hand the effect untreated dental issues can have on overall health as well. If left untreated, conditions like tooth loss can lead to bone loss and loss of oral function. Limited oral function can restrict a person’s diet and lead to systemic health concerns.

Those who currently have missing teeth or those who need a tooth extracted, are encouraged to receive the care their smile and their health needs. Dental Implants of Ocala is Central Florida’s leading destination for complete implant dentistry. With a 98 percent success rate, Drs. Brand and Rustemier have helped countless patients restore their smiles after tooth loss with life-changing dental implants.

From the surgical placement of each dental implant using advanced guided technology to the precise restoration of natural-looking crowns and bridges of new teeth, Dental Implants of Ocala offers truly comprehensive implantology so patients only have to visit one practice for all the care they need. Tooth extractions, bone grafting, CeraRoot ceramic implants, and even same-day dental implants are all available at this leading practice. For those with multiple missing teeth and those in need of a full arch of new teeth, this team offers implant supported bridges that can take the place of natural teeth in form, function, and aesthetics.

With their patient’s safety and overall health in mind, Dental Implants of Ocala has now implemented new guidelines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Personal protection equipment (PPE) will be worn by staff members whenever in contact with a patient. In between each visit, patient rooms are thoroughly sanitized using EPA-approved cleaning products. They have also increased the frequency of deep cleanings for the entire office. Limiting the number of patients in the waiting room at one time, they are encouraging those who are able to use their cars as their own personal waiting rooms. Virtual consultations are also still available in order to reduce unnecessary person-to-person contact.

Dental Implants of Ocala will continue to follow guidelines and recommendations set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Dental Association (ADA), as well as local and federal authorities.

For more information about the dentists at this practice, or to schedule an appointment for a personalized dental implant consultation, visit http://www.dentalimplantsofocala.com. To learn more about the safety measures being taken at Dental Implants of Ocala or their 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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Samsung’s Cube Air Purifier earns asthma & allergy friendly® Certification

Samsung is proud that AAFA and ASL have certified the Cube Air Purifier, which removes air impurities with 99.97% efficiency.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB)
May 29, 2020

The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program, an independent program established in the United States by AAFA with their partner ASL, helps consumers identify products more suitable for people with asthma and allergies. The Program performs physical and chemical testing on products to ensure they reduce allergen exposure and limit irritants and pollutants in the air.

“Samsung is proud that AAFA and ASL have certified the Cube Air Purifier, which removes air impurities with 99.97% efficiency,” said Richard Leonarz, Director of Product Marketing, Home Appliances, Samsung Electronics America. “With the Cube Air Purifier, you don’t have to worry about the air quality in your home—, you can turn it on or off, monitor the filter, and check the outdoor air quality, all from your smartphone or using your favorite voice assistant.”

Design meets function with the virtually silent Cube Air Purifier, reducing dust and allergens for cleaner air in your home.

Many allergens, including pet dander and dust mite allergens, are prone to become airborne. In order for an air cleaner to earn Certification, it is challenged with allergen-containing dust in a controlled environment where its performance to strict standards can be measured. It is important that the air cleaner can remove allergens from the air, and that these are captured in the filter of the air cleaner. 

The Samsung Cube Air Purifier has met these standards and is CERTIFIED to reduce allergenic and irritant materials in the air.

“At this time of increased focus on healthy indoor air and wellness at home it is vital that all product claims are based on good science. We congratulate Samsung on entering into the Certification Program which involved a robust scientific verification of their product performance, particularly on how it relates to indoor allergens,” said Dr. John McKeon, CEO of Allergy Standards Ltd.

The Samsung Cube Air Purifier was unveiled at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 2020 in Las Vegas, where the focus was on the importance of healthier indoor living solutions and human-centric design. The Cube Air Purifier was a Best of KBIS finalist in the smart home technology category.

Samsung’s Cube Air Purifier demonstrated that it:

• Reduces allergens from the air
• Captures the removed allergens in the product’s filter, rather than redistributing it around the room
• Monitors ozone levels to ensure they remain within the Code of Federal Regulations Guidelines.

“Effective air cleaning devices are part of a multi-faceted approach to managing exposure to airborne allergens and irritants,” stated Kenneth Mendez, AAFA’s CEO and president. “It’s important for consumers with asthma or allergies to feel confident their air cleaner is capturing allergens and removing them from the indoor air.”

About the asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program 

The asthma & allergy friendly® Certification Program is a unique, groundbreaking collaboration between the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Allergy Standards Limited. This program helps people make informed purchases for a #healthierhome. We test household products against strict standards. If products pass our tests, they earn the CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® mark. Certified products include air cleaners, bedding, cleaning products, flooring, paints, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and more. Visit aafa.org/certified for more information.

About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA delivers a broad range of digital consumer electronics, IT and home appliance products. Samsung is the market leader for HDTVs in the U.S. and America’s fastest growing home appliance brand. To discover more of the award-winning products you love with Samsung, please visit http://www.samsung.com.

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Drs. Michael Edelstein, Anish Shah, and (retired) Kenneth Steingold of Shady Grove Fertility Richmond, named Richmond Magazine’s Top Docs for Infertility for the second consecutive year.

It’s a privilege to be part of a practice that remains committed to providing highly personalized, evidence-based, patient-centered care in an environment that is nurturing and supportive in all aspects—clinically, financially, and emotionally.

RICHMOND, Va. (PRWEB)
May 29, 2020

SGF Richmond is proud to announce that three of their physicians, Michael Edelstein, M.D., Anish Shah, M.D., M.H.S., and (retired) Kenneth Steingold, M.D., have been named Richmond Magazine’s Top Docs for Infertility for the second consecutive year. As leaders in reproductive medicine, SGF Richmond physicians are committed to providing exceptional fertility care at a practice that remains at the forefront of cutting-edge reproductive technology.

The top doctors list is compiled by best-in-care nominations in dozens of health specialty categories and voted on by doctors and nurse practitioners.

“It’s a true honor to be recognized among such highly esteemed physicians and nurse practitioners from the Richmond area. We are not only proud but grateful to be recognized in the community for our work in helping to build families,” said Dr. Edelstein.

SGF Richmond currently has two locations: Henrico Doctors’ Hospital – Forest Avenue and Stony Point.

SGF Richmond provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment options to help individuals and couples achieve their family-building goals, including fertility testing for males and females, low-tech fertility treatment options, in vitro fertilization (IVF), donor egg, sperm, and embryo treatment, genetic screening and testing, IVF to lower risk for inherited genetic disease, gestational carrier, egg freezing, fertility preservation for patients with cancer, and LGBTQ family building.

Patients seeking a fertility consult with an SGF Richmond physician may do so using during a secure, private video consult.

“It’s a privilege to be part of a practice that remains committed to providing highly personalized, evidence-based, patient-centered care in an environment that is nurturing and supportive in all aspects—clinically, financially, and emotionally,” added Dr. Shah.

SGF Richmond offers innovative financial programs, including a 100% refund guarantee program. SGF was the first practice to create an IVF program with a refund guarantee, known as the Shared Risk 100% Refund Program. This exclusive program provides patients with the opportunity to pay a fixed amount for up to six fresh IVF or donor egg cycles and any subsequent frozen embryo transfers (FETs). In the event the patient does not take home a baby, SGF provides a full refund. Eighty-two percent of participants take home a baby.

Other popular programs that make treatment at SGF Richmond more affordable include a Shared Help Discount Program, an income-based program that offers a discount on most treatments and procedures provided by SGF Richmond, a Military Discount Program, which offers active U.S. military and reservists a discount off qualifying self-pay rates, and a Shared Donor Egg Program, which reduces the cost of donor egg treatment when sharing donated eggs with other patients—an approach that does not lower the chances of conception but significantly lowers the cost.

To learn more or to schedule a virtual consultation with an SGF Richmond physician, call 1-888-761-1967.

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)

SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 38 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients virtual physician consults, individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment guarantees. More physicians refer their patients to SGF than any other center. Call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com.

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Masks are created and then distributed to various non-profit groups in the Bay Area.

“Here at HUSHconcerts, we aim to make a difference even if we can’t make music, and right now the best way to do that is to make PPE, by putting our amazing contractors on the job.”

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)
May 29, 2020

As the end of May approaches and many retail and restaurant establishments start to figure out how to reopen, one industry is being overlooked – large-scaled events and all of the businesses that support that industry. San Francisco is one of the hardest-hit cities as many companies associated with events are located in the Bay area.

The event industry was the first to feel the economic effects of this crisis. California’s public gathering bans have decimated this industry and many small companies are struggling to stay afloat. One local company, HUSHconcerts, has been trying different approaches to keep their staff engaged as well as employed.

In addition to running virtual yoga classes and online entertainment options, they launched #MusicForMasks, which will put these skilled professionals back to work manufacturing PPE. “Our goal is to provide PPE for medical workers while providing a living wage to these valuable concert industry professionals,” says Robbie Kowal – CEO of HUSHconcerts. “Here at HUSHconcerts, we aim to make a difference even if we can’t make music, and right now the best way to do that is to make PPE, by putting our amazing contractors on the job.”

Robbie and his fabrication workshop have also teamed up with Justin Levine, a Technical Design and Productions student at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music.

“Since coming home after classes being canceled, I had the time and means to 3D Print PPE. Robbie and I have partnered up and we have both been distributing shields all around the Bay area,” Justin said. “I put it out on social media that we’ve been doing these, and the feedback and community support has been so incredible.”

While HUSHconcerts was inspired by the many volunteer campaigns that have sprung up, and factories that have shifted their focus, #MusicForMasks isn’t just about PPE. It’s about the dignity of work, and showing appreciation for some of the most valuable, yet vulnerable people in an industry that faces an uncertain future.

You can support MusicForMasks by donating and sharing the GoFundMe page at http://www.gofundme.com/music4masks or sharing the hashtag #musicformasks.

About: HUSHconcerts creates unique live experiences providing top-notch production and promotion services for artists, producers, promoters, managers and agents. HUSHconcerts promises to chase perfection and catch excellence in every facet of its work for its fans, clients, and partners. Visit http://www.hushconcerts.com/HUSHcast to peep the schedule and tune in.

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Download COCM’s Campus Housing Opening Plan for Fall 2020

“COCM’s highest priority is caring for our student residents and personnel,” said Doug Brown, President of COCM.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (PRWEB)
May 28, 2020

With a growing number of colleges and universities announcing plans to fully re-open in the fall, operators of student housing are scrambling to implement practices that will help reduce residents’ risk of getting sick when they return. COCM, which manages over 37,000 student housing beds on 38 campuses across the country, has researched best practices and identified solutions to reduce risk and promote good physical health for students moving into its communities this fall.

“COCM’s highest priority is caring for our student residents and personnel,” said Doug Brown, President of COCM. To this end, the leadership of COCM has developed a re-opening plan and communicated these best practices to site and home office personnel to reduce the likelihood of potential virus outbreaks.

The student housing professionals on the COCM team carefully studied information provided by campus experts and national authorities to help identify the challenges and lay out a proactive and intentional roadmap for returning students to campus housing. The plan addresses occupancy management, preparation of facilities, adjustments to amenity use, move-in day considerations, and changes to daily operating procedures.

As a contribution to the profession COCM is sharing this program without charge at https://bit.ly/2AdVpWO

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