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PMI Reports Growing Uncertainty For The Future Of Pediatric Practices As The COVID19 Pandemic Evolves

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the financial aspect of a pediatric practice is akin to running a local Walmart with high volume and low margins


Pearland, Texas (PRWEB)

Ask any Pediatrician about the financial affairs of their practice and they will agree that the financial aspect of a pediatric practice is akin to running a local Walmart with high volume and low margins to keep their doors open. Most pediatric practices run operational overhead rates well above 65% before considering reasonable compensation for themselves, nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants. Despite their best efforts to work within these realities, they remain at the bottom in terms of physician compensation .

Since the announcement of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the Pediatric Management Institute (PMI) has been working with pediatric practices from around the country to develop various strategies to bridge the divide between now and a new future that awaits them. Despite an unprecedented shift to telemedicine visits from less than 1% of visits to over 50% in less than four weeks , pediatric practices are limited in their options to remain financially solvent. Like many other businesses in the United States, these uncertain economic times are forcing pediatric practices to turn to a variety of financing options during this time.

Based on the experiences of PMI clients, the PPP, while noble in its intent, is not providing the needed timely assistance to those whose mission is to care for our most vulnerable population- the children of our country. The PPP was designed to provide businesses such as pediatric practices a lifeline to obtain low-cost financing that could be forgiven if used for qualifying expenses . Unfortunately, the viability of the PPP as the solution for pediatric practices is predicated on the pandemic being a relatively short-term event and reasonable access to funding- both of which are unpredictable.

Access to the full white paper can be found here: https://www.pediatricsupport.com/covid19info

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NYC Music Teacher Destroys His Apartment For Students

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Mr. Means Music Classroom

My nephew only likes coco melon…he likes you! -Stephanie M. (California) Zane is ALL over these videos. You’re such a beacon of light! -Jennifer F. (Texas) These are incredible! And so much fun! I’m putting them on for [my son]… -Lisa S. (NYC) I want to send this to my class! -Laura D. (Canada)


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Jesse Means (a.k.a. Mr. Means) became a New York City (NYC), music teacher in September 2001, just before 9/11. Along with music pedagogy his focus has been on the wellbeing of his students’ mental and social-emotional health. Orders under the current pandemic meant remote learning replaced face-to-face interactions. How would he continue to feed and encourage these young scholars?

Sometimes referred to as the modern-day Mr. Rogers, Mr. Means knew his style of teaching called for something unique. Going further than simply moving furniture to clear a space, he dismantled his NYC apartment to create an at-home, classroom studio like no other.

Mr. Means converted his small apartment into a green-screen filming and post- production studio and created Mr. Means Music, a virtual, music classroom for his young scholars on YouTube.

Each week Mr. Means produces and uploads a new, 10-20 minute video lesson to his channel. His students aren’t the only ones accessing these lessons. Mr. Means Music videos have been viewed by children and families across the city, state, nation and as far as Italy and the U.K.

While the country rallies in support of one another, this educator is going above and beyond. Mr. Means is creating a music education resource with focus on his young viewers’ social-emotional health, while still incorporating English Language Arts and Math components. Mr. Means personifies what makes NYC unique, our steadfastness and support in times of trouble.

Embracing the most precious of our community he encourages others to do the same. Mr. Means is a gem among gems of educators around the nation continuing to feed the minds and souls of our youngest citizens…our future leaders.

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Miami’s Bliss Dental Remains Open to Treat Dental Emergencies

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Bliss Dental, a reputable family dental practice located in Miami, FL is open for patients who are seeking emergency dental care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cosmetic and family practice dentist Dr. Andy Gaertner is currently accepting new patients in Kendall, Coral Gables, and the surrounding Miami communities for urgent dental care.

Bliss Dental is a Kendall family dental practice focused on delivering high-quality dental care using state-of-the-art dental equipment. Dr. Gaertner is an experienced dentist who typically offers routine checkups, teeth cleaning, crowns, veneers and a variety of other services. During Florida’s stay-at-home order, appointments are limited to emergency and other urgent dental needs only.

Dr. Gaertner and his team provide emergency dental services including bonding, root canals, crowns, and bridges. He seeks to establish lifelong relationships with patients and strives to ensure the best possible care by delivering treatment in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Dr. Gaertner is dedicated to keeping patients and staff safe during this time. Regarding the current situation, Dr. Gaertner has said:

“In these difficult and unprecedented times, we continue treating dental emergencies to keep patients out of the ER one toothache at a time. We stay highly reachable to anyone by phone or email as well as social media (IG: @blissdentalmiami). We will help people with severe dental pain and are committed to take care of emergencies. We will do so while protecting ourselves from exposures the best we can and protecting patients from COVID-19. Our patients’ health is our top priority.”

Dr. Gaertner has been practicing dentistry in South Florida for many years, since completing his Doctorate of Dental medicine (D.M.D.) and followed by three years of dentistry service in his home country of Belgium. He has since expanded his expertise in cosmetic and family dentistry at his Miami practice.

A commitment to delivering unparalleled dental care and advancement in the field of dentistry is evidenced by Dr. Gaertner’s memberships with the American Dental Association (ADA), Super Series Seminar Study Club, and his board membership on the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. Dr. Gaertner is fluent in English, French, Hebrew, Dutch, and intermediate Spanish which allows him to connect with and serve patients from all over the world.

The staff at Bliss Dental are focused on providing exceptional dental care for all patients. Dr. Andy Gaertner believes that patients should be treated like family and he enjoys helping people feel at ease in an environment of safety and trust. To schedule an emergency dental appointment with Dr. Gaertner, call (305) 274-6500 or email blissdentalmaimi@gmail.com.

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Configo Health Launches COVID-19 Recovery Accelerator to Help Children’s Hospitals Plan Their Elective Procedure Recovery

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WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

Configo Health Inc., a healthcare data and analytics company specializing in pediatrics, today announced the launch of its COVID-19 Recovery Accelerator, an online tool allowing children’s hospitals to scenario plan and optimize the managed ramp up of elective procedure volume. The tool will be offered free of charge to all hospitals and is accessible at http://covid.configohealth.com.

“Despite the lower COVID-19 symptom severity in pediatric patients, children’s hospitals have nevertheless experienced radical transformations to their operations to reduce disease transmission. Elective surgeries have dropped to unprecedentedly low volumes with dramatic impact on already tight operating margins,” said Craig Manson, CEO of Configo Health. “At Configo, we wanted to do our part to help the industry respond to this crisis. Our COVID-19 Recovery Accelerator will help administrators ensure continued adherence to disease prevention measures, while optimizing the use of available resources to start processing the elective surgery backlog.”

The tool, which has been developed in consultation with the team from Configo investor Children’s National Hospital, has been designed to be a collaborative project. As hospital users provide specific feedback regarding their needs, the Configo team will continue to iterate and improve the product.

“To respond to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 within pediatrics, we pivoted our product and technology teams to build the Accelerator; moving from ideation to launch within seven days,” said Evan Jones, COO of Configo Health. “Configo will continue to improve the tool as we engage with the children’s hospital community.”

Dr. Rahul Shah, vice president, chief quality and safety officer at Children’s National Hospital added, “Although today we are focused on reducing disease spread, we must start planning for how we will bring normal operations back online in a prudent and efficient manner. The Configo COVID-19 Recovery Accelerator is an invaluable tool in aiding our preparations for a return to such operations.”

About Configo Health, Inc.

Configo Health is a healthcare data and analytics company, focused specifically on pediatrics, that helps children’s hospitals and their patients and families make better decisions through the use of actionable insight. Experts in extracting administrative data from pediatric hospitals, Configo Health provides HIPPA compliant processes, secure data storage facilities, data cleansing and sophisticated analytical processing. Configo Health has offices in both New York and Washington D.C.

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Housecall Medical Care May be the Best Choice for People with Medical Issues During a Stay-at-Home Order, says Dr. Michael Farzam

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Dr Michael Farzam of House Call Doctor Los Angeles

While there are no easy answers at this moment for COVID-19 survivors, a house call doctor can help patients suffering from any condition who may prefer to remain at home for many good reasons.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

An April 6 article on Kaiser Health News reports on the predicament that many people who have recovered from COVID-19 now face. Survivors have to cope with real or perceived stigmas based on the idea that they may still be contagious – which at present cannot be completely disproven and which can then be internalized as guilt when out in public carrying out basic errands like grocery runs even if it’s clear they pose no greater threat than others. Dr. Michael Farzam of House Call Doctor Los Angeles says that, while there are no easy answers at this moment for COVID-19 survivors, a house call doctor can help patients suffering from any condition who may prefer to remain at home for many good reasons.

Dr. Farzam notes that the unfortunate truth is that it may be weeks or months, if not longer, for more definitive practices to be put in place to ease coronavirus survivors’ minds. However, the doctor also notes that patients can be assured that they still have options for treatment, whether it’s for concerns about the virus or any other medical matter. Doctors on-call who make home visits offer the flexibility of meeting in any location appropriate to medical examination—within the guidelines of a stay-at-home order, if applicable—but without sacrificing quality medical services. He continues, many of the treatments and techniques offered by clinics and hospitals are still available on a mobile platform. In fact, patients can receive much more personalized care than they might elsewhere, he adds.

Noting that emergency rooms and hospital medical personnel are generally only able to spend a maximum of 20 minutes per patient, Dr. Farzam says that he is generally able to spend 45 minutes with his patients. That extra time gives him and his patients a chance to get into the nitty-gritty of their medical issues and sometimes leads to a more accurate diagnosis. Dr. Farzam also adds that, unlike a hospital or clinic, patients don’t have to stay in a waiting room with other ill individuals for what can sometimes be hours if they receive a visit from a house call doctor instead. This dramatically cuts down on the chances of being exposed to additional pathogens, especially at a time when a patient might be most vulnerable. Dr. Farzam concludes that while the times may be more challenging than usual for people who ill, patients still have many, many options for medical care

Readers can learn more about Dr. Farzam and House Call Doctor Los Angeles by calling (310) 849-7991 or by visiting https://www.housecalldoctorla.com.

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John Mattone, the World’s Top Executive Coach, Launches a New Revolutionary Franchise

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We believe ILEC will provide massive opportunities to experienced leaders looking to leave the corporate world and pursue the next exciting phase of their life and careers.


FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (PRWEB)

John Mattone, the world’s top executive coach, has recently announced the launch of a new revolutionary leadership and development franchise.

Since re-launching his business in 2011, John Mattone’s passion and vision has been: “Change the World One Leader, One Coach at a Time.” It is in this spirit that he created his proprietary Intelligent Leadership® philosophy, process, and unique content to help global executive coaches make a real difference in solving the global leadership problem.

The problem this aims to solve revolves around developing stronger leaders at all levels; accelerating the development of high potentials and millennial emerging leaders; and, helping organizations build and sustain strong cultures. These are the keys to every organization achieving and sustaining success. For the past two years, he and his team have been working to determine the most accessible opportunity to achieve his vision. After reviewing a variety of options, they determined creating a revolutionary franchise offering would be the ideal option.

John Mattone and his company, John Mattone Global, Inc., have partnered with Terry Powell, the visionary founder of Franchise Source Brands International and The Entrepreneur’s Source, to co-found and launch their revolutionary leadership coaching and development franchise offering, Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching—Pioneered by John Mattone (ILEC).

Franchises will be awarded initially in the United States and Canada, with ambitious plans for international expansion beginning in 2021.

John Mattone’s two companies, John Mattone-Global, Inc and John Mattone Coach Development Systems, LLC, will license John Mattone proprietary and trademarked leadership and culture content, tools, assessments, coach training and certification to Performance Enhancement Franchising, LLC. Performance Enhancement Franchising, LLC is an existing business-coaching brand under Franchise Source Brands International.

The combined entity, Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching—Pioneered by John Mattone, will provide entrepreneurial opportunities to thousands of executives, leaders and coaches looking to start and run a successful leadership coaching practice. They will learn from John Mattone and his team of IL Coach Advisors, while being supported by the world’s #1 coaching franchise.

This is also an opportunity for business-to-business companies, such as management consultancies, executive coaching firms, training companies, boutique retained executive search firms, or corporate accounting firms. This provides B2B companies with the opportunities to exponentially grow their businesses, brands, revenues, and value by adding the world’s #1 executive coaching brand to their current services and products portfolio.

“There is a growing need for this type of executive leadership coaching,” says Powell. “As companies rid their rosters of older managers in high-paying positions, they’re replaced by younger faces who may have the skills to do the job, but lack knowledge on how to inspire and motivate the team they suddenly have looking to them for leadership.”

John Mattone stated: “We are honored and excited to be partnering with Terry Powell and his stellar team, both in launching and operating Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching—Pioneered by John Mattone, the world’s #1 executive coaching franchise. I see ILEC as filling a massive void in the world of executive coach franchising. Most business coach franchises tend to dabble in leadership and executive coaching. And, frankly, they lack the depth, authority and pedigree required to be successful in positioning, selling and delivering world-class executive coaching that sophisticated clients demand in today’s VUCA world. We believe ILEC will provide massive opportunities to experienced leaders looking to leave the corporate world and pursue the next exciting phase of their life and careers. Upon being awarded an ILEC franchise, they will learn and apply my IL philosophy, process, content, and tools that they will need to help solve the global leadership problem.”

For more information about Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching (ILEC) franchise opportunities, contact trevor@johnmattone.com or call 1-855-433-5945.

About John Mattone

John Mattone is globally recognized as the world’s #1 authority on Intelligent Leadership (IL), the world’s top executive coach, and the pioneer of the unique, powerful and game-changing Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching blueprint for success. Since 2010, John has used this blueprint to personally coach more than 250 leaders, including 50 global CEO’s, top government leaders, and athletes to help them become stronger, more effective and vibrant leaders and people. John Mattone is the former executive coach to the late Steve Jobs and also to the former legendary CEO of PepsiCo, Roger Enrico, who sought John’s advice after his PepsiCo days in helping him transition as a coach and mentor to young leaders. John Mattone is now one of the most in-demand C-level coaches in the world. John and his team have mentored over 450 successful executive coaches representing 52 different nations in his transformative and results-oriented executive coaching philosophy, process and tools.

About The Entrepreneur’s Source

Established in 1984, The Entrepreneur’s Source® has been North America’s leading alternative career coaching franchise dedicated to the entrepreneurial mindset for more than 35 years. Today, with more than 140 offices in the United States and Canada, The Entrepreneur’s Source continues to dominate the $1.5 billion Business Coaching/Consulting franchise market in North America.

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AZ Labs is developing a novel delivery system to deliver zinc directly into the lungs helps alleviate symptoms of the common cold/viral infections

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LANOIR, N.C. (PRWEB)

AZ Labs is developing this innovative, patent pending, formulation as a homeopathic solution that helps alleviate symptoms of viral respiratory ailments. The product, Azvirex™, is intended to be a preventative or therapeutic aid that inhibits viral replication. Azvirex™, is in final development stages and agreements are in place with contract manufacturers to manufacture, package and market this unique homeopathic remedy.

The homeopathic product, Azvirex™ utilizes simple vaporization technology to deliver atomized zinc directly into the targeted organ, the lungs. This directeded delivery of zinc to the lower respiratory tract is intended to prevent and/or inhibit viral replication pathways of RNA viruses and other viral types (2,3,4) as well as some bacteria.

The Azvirex ™ formulation is based on multiple in-vitro and in-vivo studies that have demonstrated the efficacy of zinc ions in preventing and or inhibiting viral replication. Peer reviewed studies have shown zinc is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism and is required for the catalytic activity of approximately 100 enzymes (5,6) and plays a key role in immune function (7,8).

Treatment with Azvirex ™ should provide similar or superior effectiveness for preventing or limiting the duration of the common cold (9) as compared to zinc lozenges and nasal sprays as it directly delivers zinc ions to both the upper and lower respiratory tract. These are the critical areas commonly affected by viral infections

For more information regarding AZ Labs Azvirex ™ formula, please visit http://www.azlabsnc.com. If you have any questions regarding information in the press release, please contact Max Azevedo at (828) 292-1905

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4.Ishida, T. Antiviral activities of Zn2+ ions for viral prevention, replication, capsid protein and intracellular proliferation of viruses. WSN 97, 2018: 28-50.

5.Sandstead HH. Understanding zinc: recent observations and interpretations. J Lab Clin Med 1994;124:322-7. [PubMed abstract]

6.Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2001.

7.Solomons NW. Mild human zinc deficiency produces an imbalance between cell-mediated and humoral immunity. Nutr Rev 1998;56:27-8. [PubMed abstract]

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9.Prasad AS, Beck FW, Bao B, Snell D, Fitzgerald JT. Duration and severity of symptoms and levels of plasma interleukin-1 receptor antagonist, soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor, and adhesion molecules in patients with common cold treated with zinc acetate. J Infect Dis 2008 ;197:795-802. [PubMed abstract]

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Kerastem Publishes Successful US Phase 2 Hair Growth Clinical Trial Results

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SOLANA BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)

Positive results from Kerastem’s Phase 2 clinical trial in early-stage hair loss patients, known as the STYLE study, were published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal (https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjaa037). The STYLE study evaluated the effect of Puregraft purified fat + Adipose Derived Regenerative Cells (ADRCs) in different doses in a single procedure. Patients were followed up to 1-year. In men with early stage hair loss, the investigators reported a statistically significant increase in mean terminal (mature) hair count in men who received Puregraft fat + a low dose of ADRCs when compared to the control group at 6-months. Based on the positive results, Kerastem plans to move the technology forward in a phase 3 clinical trial.

Kerastem therapy is a one-time treatment that delivers adipose (fat) derived regenerative cells combined with purified fat to the affected area of the scalp. The Phase 2 trial was a U.S. 70 patient, multi-center, randomized, single-blinded, and controlled clinical trial to assess the safety, tolerability, dosing and hair counts in patients with early hair loss.

“Our Phase 2 study showed the Kerastem treatment stimulates hair growth in early stage male hair loss,” said Bran Conlan, CEO of Kerastem. “If our Phase 3 trial is successful, more than 40 million people in the United States with early stage hair loss would have a new option.

STUDY RESULTS


  • Low dose Adipose Derived Regenerative Cells (ADRCs) + Puregraft fat treatment group achieved a statistically significant increase in mean terminal hair count, at 6 months, when compared to control, in males with early (Grade III) stage hair loss relative to control, an average increase of 29 terminal (mature) hairs per cm2 of scalp was observed, corresponding to a 17% increase (p < 0.05).

  • All treatment arms of STYLE were safe with no serious adverse events reported.

“STYLE indicates that the dosing of this autologous cell product and tissue preparation can play a role in achieving a successful outcome,” explained Principal Investigator Ken Washenik, M.D., Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, NYU School of Medicine & Medical Director, Bosley Medical Group. “To identify the optimal procedure, we designed STYLE to evaluate controls with and without the addition of autologous fat as well as both high and lower doses of ADRCs doses and determined that 500,000 cells per square centimeter resulted in a superior outcome. In short, dose matters.”

Kerastem’s planned Phase 3 trial will support a Pre-Market Approval (PMA) filing in the United States for males with early hair loss. The company will also explore other product pipeline expansion opportunities including the Kerastem treatment for females with patterned hair loss.

ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA MARKET SIZE

Hair loss affects more than 40 million men and over 21 million women and in the United States alone. The global hair loss treatment market generates more than $7 Billion annually and currently has limited options for men and women with early stage hair loss.

ABOUT KERASTEM

Kerastem is the leader in the development and commercialization of cell-based approaches to hair growth. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bimini Health Tech. The Bimini portfolio also includes Puregraft, the world’s leading fat transfer solution.

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INOX develops antimicrobial coating for commercial and residential door hardware, preventing growth of harmful bacteria by up to 99.9%

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INOX MicroArmor Antimicrobial Coating is a powder coating infused with antimicrobial technology that works to inhibit the growth and reproduction of harmful bacteria, mold and mildew by up to 99.9%.

In light of the current ongoing health crisis, it was incredibly important to us to focus our research and development on products that can help lessen the spread of harmful bacteria and to make them available to hospitals and healthcare facilities as soon as possible.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PRWEB)

INOX® is now offering an antimicrobial coating for its line of stainless steel products, including commercial and residential door levers and pulls, deadbolts, panic devices and push/pull plates. INOX MicroArmor™ Antimicrobial Coating is a powder coating infused with antimicrobial technology that is applied during the hardware’s manufacturing process and works to inhibit the growth and reproduction of harmful bacteria, mold and mildew by up to 99.9%.

“In light of the current ongoing health crisis, it was incredibly important to us to focus our research and development on products that can help lessen the spread of harmful bacteria and to make them available to hospitals and healthcare facilities as soon as possible,” said Qianyan Cheng, INOX Co-Founder and Vice President of Product Development.

TWEET THIS: Door #hardware company @INOX_Hardware will offer an antimicrobial coating for its stainless steel products, including residential and commercial door levers and pulls. The coating inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria by up to 99.9% bit.ly/INOX_MicroArmor #COVID19

INOX MicroArmor Antimicrobial Coating contains silver ions that attach themselves to a microbe’s cellular enzyme to inhibit the growth of the microbe, reducing the spread of bacteria, fungi and mold. During the manufacturing process, the powder coating is applied to an INOX product and the silver ions within the coating integrate with the product itself. This enables the hardware to have 24/7, around-the-clock protection that does not wash off or wear away and remains effective in reducing the growth and spread of bacteria.

The antimicrobial technology infused in MicroArmor is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). INOX MicroArmor is also certified by the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Z 2801 method.

INOX MicroArmor Antimicrobial Coating is immediately available as an additional option for builders and specifiers. For more information, please visit inoxproducts.com.

About INOX

INOX is an innovative engineering company that designs and manufactures premium decorative hardware and door locks, including its industry-exclusive Privacy Barn Door Lock. For more than 25 years, INOX has been an expert in door hardware design with a proven track record of supplying product for some of the largest projects in North America, South America and around the world. INOX products are distributed worldwide via a network of more than 500 high-end retail designer hardware showrooms and distributors. To learn more about INOX, visit http://www.inoxproducts.com.

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