ClinicalConnection Digital Patient Recruitment

Given our ability to rapidly reach hundreds of thousands of people interested in clinical trials participation, we saw a unique opportunity to be part of the solution — helping researchers hasten patient enrollment in vaccine and other COVID-19 clinical trials.

BOSTON (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

ClinicalConnection.com, a leading website for clinical trial information and notifications, is offering to list all clinical trials for the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) free-of-charge on its searchable clinical trials website and notification engine. Members of ClinicalConnection.com who have indicated an interest in COVID-19 clinical trials will be alerted if they reside near a study site. Each year over three million people visit http://www.clinicalconnection.com to search for clinical trials in their community and more than 650,000 members currently receive clinical trials notifications across numerous diseases and medical conditions.

“Speed is essential in effectively dealing with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Given our ability to rapidly reach hundreds of thousands of people interested in clinical trials participation, we saw a unique opportunity to be part of the solution — helping researchers hasten patient enrollment in vaccine and other COVID-19 clinical trials,” said Greg Conlan, Director of Operations for ClinicalConnection.com. Therefore, effective immediately ClinicalConnection.com will waive the usual listing and outreach fees for pharmaceutical companies, clinical research sites and hospitals who post clinical trials for COVID-19 on ClinicalConnection.com. The company will automatically apply a free listing discount when any COVID-19 study is posted. For additional information, please email: info@clinicalconnection.com or call 1-800-887-0639.

Individuals who have not yet registered on ClinicalConnection.com to receive free Clinical Trial Alerts are urged to do so at https://www.clinicalconnection.com/study-participant/join. They will be able to specify their interest in Clinical Trial Alerts about COVID-19 as well as study alerts for other diseases and medical conditions. Current members can update their profiles at any time to request notifications about newly listed clinical trials for COVID-19.

Research to develop and test a vaccine to protect against COVID-19 is ramping up quickly. The first clinical trial of a vaccine in Seattle, WA, testing 45 young, healthy volunteers is underway. Other clinical trial approaches may be available in the future. Associated Press (AP) reports that some researchers are hoping to quickly develop vaccines that provide temporary protection while a longer-lasting option is developed. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) says even if initial tests go well, it could take up to 18 months before a vaccine offering longer protection is available for widespread use.

Clinical study enrollment is one of the highest barriers to timely completion of clinical trials — which can ultimately impact time-to-market for new pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Clinical Connection, Inc. provides a patient recruiting clinical trials platform designed to help the clinical trials industry meet enrollment goals for clinical research studies. Clients include pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, contract research organizations (CROs) academic and independent clinical research centers, hospitals and physician practices engaged in clinical research. ClinicalConnection.com has listed over 40,000 clinical trials in the US and worldwide and has referred over one million participants to clinical research studies.

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Dan Wilde

Clinical Connection, Inc

https://www.clinicalconnection.com/

info@clinicalconnection.com+1 800-887-0639 Ext: 912

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SignatureCare Emergency Center – Standing strong with Texans against coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are encouraging everyone to at least wear surgical masks, to reduce their chances of passing the virus onto their friends, family, and strangers in their communities.

HOUSTON (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

For weeks, SignatureCare Emergency Center has been preparing its emergency room staff throughout Texas to deal with coronavirus cases.

Earlier this week, it announced that while we are still short of some critical safety equipment, medical equipment and laboratory tests, we understand that the virus will not wait for our preparedness measures to be complete.

The Houston, TX based company said it has distributed over 200 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to its emergency room personnel in anticipation of COVID-19 patients visiting the ER in the coming days.

“In our preparation to handle COVID-19 cases, we recently placed hundreds of sets of protective equipment in all of our emergency centers. We want to make sure all of our employees are protected as they see patients who may be suffering from the virus,” said Dr. Hashibul Hannan, a board-certified emergency room physician and managing partner at SignatureCare Emergency Center.

“All SignatureCare Emergency Center locations now have a baseline supply of the necessary equipment including gowns, eyewear, masks, boots, and gloves, as we stand strong in the face of this worldwide pandemic,” he added.

Dr. Hannan advised Texans to protect themselves and their families against the coronavirus adding that while getting this personal protective equipment may prove difficult for families, there are ways around that dilemma.

“Having trouble finding masks in stores or online? There are ways to ensure we are not unknowingly spreading the virus. For instance, we can practice social distancing when we are with friends or out and about in public. We can also cover our noses and mouths with scarves or other pieces of clothing if we can’t find masks, or other personal protective equipment,” he said.

“Regular surgical masks can serve a purpose during COVID-19, to stop the spread of the disease to other people from the person wearing it. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you should wear a surgical mask, which is different from an n95 mask.

Even if you’re feeling just fine, you could be an asymptomatic carrier.”

“We are encouraging everyone to at least wear surgical masks, to reduce their chances of passing the virus onto their friends, family, and strangers in their communities. While it does not stop the spread of the virus completely, it certainly is better than not wearing a mask and trying to cough into one’s sleeve,” he added.

Hannan advised the public to practice social distancing as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adding that while it might not be necessary to wear a mask while at home, it is important to wear them when performing essential everyday tasks outside the home.

“People should avoid social gatherings as much as possible but if it is necessary to do so, I recommend wearing masks to protect those around you. Besides working as a barrier to spreading germs, it also works as a deterrent to touching one’s face. At home, it may be OK to not wear a mask, however it is important to use it when performing essential tasks such as buying food from the grocery store or visiting a doctor,” he said.

About SignatureCare Emergency Center

SignatureCare Emergency Center owns 24-hour emergency centers throughout Texas including nine locations in the Houston area (Montrose, Houston Heights, Cypress/FM 1960, Copperfield, Memorial City, Westchase, Bellaire, Mission Bend/Sugar Land and Stafford), Killeen, Austin, College Station, Paris, Midland, Odessa, Texarkana and our newest location in Lewisville, TX.

Additional information is on our website at https://ercare24.com.

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Atlantic Honda Coronavirus and COVID-19 Precautions and Services

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

The spread of COVID-19, more commonly known as Coronavirus, has caused a lot of concern towards the health and safety practices of businesses. For businesses that have remained open, customers want assurance that their interactions with products and employees are safe and without risk of infection. That’s why Atlantic Honda has established a new set of protocols during the ongoing nationwide pandemic to show that the dealership staff puts the thought of its customers first and foremost.

The first service highlighted by Atlantic Honda is that of home and office delivery. This is a service that has always been offered by the dealership but is far more prevalent and sought after during the fears of the Coronavirus. Sales from the Atlantic Honda new and pre-owned inventories can be done entirely online or over the phone. Then, after the completion of a purchase, finance or lease, a dealership employee can deliver a customer’s ride to any home or office location requested. Vehicle delivery services are offered to all residents of Long Island and the five boroughs of New York City, those being Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

For car shoppers who still wish to do business at the Atlantic Honda dealership, all precautions are being taken to ensure safe visits. Industrial-grade cleaning products are being used to disinfect the dealership twice a day, in the morning and at night. During business hours, hand sanitizers have been placed throughout the dealership and staff members are required to clean and wipe down desks, vehicles, chairs, doorknobs and all other surfaces after use. Additionally, for customers who do choose to use the method of home or office vehicle delivery, all vehicles are thoroughly cleansed before delivery.

To learn more about the safety precautions and available services at Atlantic Honda, drivers in the Long Island area are encouraged to contact the dealership staff. The Atlantic Honda dealership is located at 1375 Sunshine Hwy., Bay Shore, New York 11706.

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PITTSBURGH, Pa. (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

MemoryCare.com, a comprehensive resource for caregivers and older adults living with memory impairment, has announced the Best Memory Care Facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The guide identifies 23 memory care communities based on location, access to experts, facility features and amenities.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.6 million people age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. In Pittsburgh, the number of senior deaths related to Alzheimer’s increased by 30 percent between 2013 and 2017. Memory care facilities offer activities and therapies to help delay or halt cognitive decline. They also give family members and caregivers peace of mind by providing a safe environment for loved ones.

“There’s a high demand for quality memory care all across our nation; specifically, in cities like Pittsburgh, which experienced a rapid increase in Alzheimer’s related deaths,” says Joyce Collins. “MemoryCare.com provides free resources to help families find the best facilities.”

Through hours of research and an intensive selection process, MemoryCare.com was designed to help caregivers find effective solutions for their loved ones. The website not only highlights the best facilities in the city, it also shares information about cost, reviews from residents, type of care offered and more. For a detailed listing of the Best Memory Care Facilities in Pittsburgh,PA, please visit https://www.memorycare.com/pittsburgh-pa-facilities/

2020 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pittsburgh,PA (in alphabetical order)

Anthology of McCandless

Phone: (412) 392-7000

Address: 8651 Carey Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Web: anthologyseniorliving.com/communities/mccandless/

Arden Courts of North Hills

Phone: (412) 369-7887

Address: 1125 Perry Hwy., Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Web: arden-courts.com/Northhills

Artis of South Hills

Phone: (412) 254-8397

Address: 1001 Higbee Dr., Bethel Park, PA 15102

Web: artisseniorliving.com/senior-living/pa/bethel-park/artis-senior-living-of-south-hills/

Asbury Heights

Phone: (412) 341-1030

Address: 700 Bower Hill Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15243

Web: asburyheights.org

Atria McCandless (Opening This Winter)

Phone: (412) 212-6059

Address: 8870 Duncan Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Web: atriaseniorliving.com/retirement-communities/atria-mccandless-pittsburgh-pa/

Brookdale Murrysville

Phone: (724) 201-1534

Address: 5300 Old William Penn Hwy., Export, PA 15632

Web: brookdale.com/en/communities/brookdale-murrysville.html

Elmcroft of Saxonburg

Phone: (724) 939-6208

Address: 100 Bella Ct., Saxonburg, PA 16056

Web: elmcroft.com/community/elmcroft-of-saxonburg-pennsylvania/

Harbour Senior Living of South Hills

Phone: (412) 392-7357

Address: 1320 Greentree Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15220

Web: seniorlifestyle.com/property/pennsylvania/harbour-senior-living-of-south-hills/

Holy Family Manor

Phone: (412) 931-699

Address: 301 Nazareth Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Web: chfmanor.org/

Juniper Village at Forest Hills

Phone: (412) 244-9901

Address: 107 Fall Run Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Web: junipercommunities.com/community/juniper-village-forest-hills-senior-living/

Locust Grove

Phone: (412) 232-5086

Address: 4043 Irene St., West Mifflin, PA 15122

Web: milestoneretirement.com/senior-living/pa/west-mifflin/locust-grove/

Overlook Green

Phone: (412) 881-8300

Address: 5250 Meadowgreen Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Web: fivestarseniorliving.com/communities/pa/whitehall/overlook-green

Paramount Senior Living at South Hills

Phone: (724) 969-1034

Address: 100 Knoedler Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Web: paramountseniorliving.com/paramount-communities/south-hills/

Rosewood of the Ohio Valley

Phone: (412) 392-7000

Address: 814 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136

Web: rosewoodoftheohiovalley.com/

Schenley Gardens

Phone: (412) 621-4200

Address: 3890 Bigelow Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Web: vcs.org/schenley-gardens/

Sunrise of Upper St. Clair

Phone: (484) 821-3186

Address: 500 Village Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Web: sunriseseniorliving.com/communities/sunrise-of-upper-st-clair/overview.aspx

Tapestry Senior Living Moon

Phone: (412) 507-9999

Address: 550 Cherrington Pkwy., Coraopolis, PA 15108

Web: tapestrysenior.com/moon/

The Haven at North Hills

Phone: (412) 308-9783

Address: One Windsor Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Web: sunshineretirementliving.com/the-haven-pittsburgh-retirement-living/

The Pines of Mount Lebanon

Phone: (866) 812-1615

Address: 1537 Washington Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228

Web: integracare.com/the-pines-of-mount-lebanon/

The Residence at Willow Lane

Phone: (412) 331-6139

Address: 30 Heckel Rd., Mckees Rocks, PA 15136

Web: willowsseniorliving.com

Walden’s View Senior Living

Phone: (724) 863-2600

Address: 7990 Route 30, North Huntingdon, PA 15642

Web: waldensviewseniorliving.com/

Whitetail Springs Alzheimer’s Special Care Center

Phone: (484) 268-1106

Address: 3401 Provost Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15227

Web: jeaseniorliving.com/senior-living/pa/pittsburgh/whitetail-springs/

Woodcliffe Manor

Phone: (412) 835-4101

Address: 5347 Brightwood Rd., Bethel Park, PA 15102

Web: woodcliffemanor.com/

ABOUT MEMORYCARE.COM

MemoryCare.com provides tools and resources to help adults living with memory impairment and their families. The online guide uses data-driven research and expert evaluations to identify the best facilities across the nation. The MemoryCare.com team includes medical and elder care professionals as well as board of directors. For more information, visit https://www.memorycare.com/.

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“With data breaches costing healthcare providers over $4 billion in 2019 and attacks becoming more sophisticated, it’s no surprise today’s consumers are more aware of the dangers impacting the healthcare industry.”

BE’ER SHEVA, Israel and BOSTON (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

More than one-in-five consumers have been impacted by a cyberattack against their healthcare provider in the past year according to the 2020 Consumer Healthcare Cybersecurity Index released today by Morphisec, the leader in Moving Target Defense. This figure is a sharp increase from 2019 when just 6% of Americans stated their healthcare provider had been affected by a cyberattack or data breach.

Ransomware is leading the pack of threats facing healthcare providers in 2020. Rather than broadly deployed cyberattacks or spam, cybercriminals are explicitly targeting healthcare organizations with the goal of exfiltrating data and then encrypting as many computers and servers as possible. One ransomware of choice for malicious parties is BitPaymer ransomware, which first rose to prominence in 2017 when it was used to breach multiple Scottish hospitals.

Morphisec has been closely monitoring the increasing use of BitPaymer ransomware over the last twelve months. In April of 2019, Morphisec found attackers using supply chain solution providers to deliver the Bitpaymer ransomware. In September of last year, Morphisec found that attackers were using an even more creative route to deliver Bitpaymer to enterprises via a vulnerability in the Apple Software Update utility that came packaged with iTunes for Windows.

As Morphisec continues to assist healthcare providers such as Citizens Medical Center and Freeman Health with improving their cyber defenses to thwart ransomware and other attacks, it commissioned the second annual Consumer Healthcare Cybersecurity Threat Index to examine how the increasing amount of healthcare cyberattacks is impacting the mindset of consumers. A survey was administered in February 2020 to 1,000 consumers aged 18+ and weighted for the U.S. population by age, region, and gender.

Additional highlights from the 2020 Consumer Healthcare Cybersecurity Threat Index include:

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  More than one-in-five consumers express that they would consider switching healthcare providers if they were the victim of a cyberattack. An additional 57% say their decision to switch providers would depend on how the provider handled the breach.
• Consumers believe it is increasingly a joint responsibility (61%) between them and their healthcare provider in protecting personal healthcare data, a 10% jump from the previous year.
• With the abundance of ransomware attacks, 43% of consumers claim they would be able to determine if it was a ransomware threat versus a more benign adware threat. That was nearly double the percentage of consumers who thought they could decipher the difference between the two in 2019 (22%).
• However, despite a growing knowledge of ransomware, when consumers were asked what they believe healthcare IT professionals should do to respond to a ransomware attack, many consumers illustrated they still have more to learn. 11% of respondents said they would have their healthcare provider pay the ransomware demand, despite experts noting that you should rarely pay a ransomware demand to regain access to a network.
• One-quarter of U.S. consumers fear their healthcare providers’ web browser defenses are their weakest security link, followed closely by their email phishing defenses (23%) and endpoint security (19%).

“With data breaches costing healthcare providers over $4 billion in 2019 and attacks becoming more sophisticated, it’s no surprise today’s consumers are more aware of the dangers impacting the healthcare industry,” says Andrew Homer, VP of Security Strategy at Morphisec. “Ransomware is nearly three times more likely to be the cause of data breaches in the healthcare industry than within other markets, and therefore healthcare cybersecurity professionals are increasingly turning to lightweight, advanced protection against these threats to harden their security stacks as they migrate to Windows 10, as well as, cloud workload and virtual IT environments.”

Download the full Morphisec 2020 Consumer Healthcare Cybersecurity Threat Index here.

About Morphisec

Morphisec offers an entirely new level of innovation to customers in its Endpoint Threat Prevention product, delivering protection against the most advanced cyberattacks. The company’s patented Moving Target Defense technology prevents threats others can’t, including APTs, zero-days, ransomware, evasive fileless attacks and web-borne exploits. Morphisec provides a crucial, small-footprint memory-defense layer that easily deploys into a company’s existing security infrastructure to form a simple, highly effective, cost-efficient prevention stack that is truly disruptive to today’s existing cybersecurity model.

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DES MOINES, Iowa (PRWEB)
March 19, 2020

Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in Des Moines, Iowa for 2020. The informational guide recognizes the top 8 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services and more.

According to recent studies, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people under age 50. In Des Moines, deaths related to opioid abuse increased significantly from 2011 to 2015. Substance abuse among adolescents is also escalating in Des Moines with 55 percent of high school students reported using alcohol, 38 percent reported using marijuana, 8 percent reported using prescription drugs without a valid prescription, and 2 percent reported using heroin. With the growing need for accessible and high-quality rehab programs, Help.org has developed a unique ranking process to help connect individuals with treatment providers that meet their needs.

The Help.org research team analyzed thousands of facilities across the country and then identified the most cost-effective and highest rated programs in larger cities like Des Moines. Each facility was evaluated based on rehabilitation services, treatment approaches, cost, special programs for unique demographics and ancillary services. The website also provides information about drug use and side effects as well as educational articles. For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in Des Moines, Iowa please visit https://www.help.org/drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-des-moines-ia/

2020 Best Rehab Facilities in Des Moines, Iowa (in alphabetical order)

Area Substance Abuse Council

3601 16th Avenue SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

319-390-4611

Beacon of Life

1717 Woodland Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50309

515-244-4713

Bernie Lorenz Recovery

4014 Kingman Boulevard

Des Moines, IA 50311

515-255-3373

Prelude Behavioral Services

3451 Easton Boulevard

Des Moines, IA 50317

515- 262-0349

St. Gregory Recovery Center

601 2nd Street

Bayard, IA 50029

888-919-2880

The Abbey Center

1401 Central Avenue

Bettendorf, IA 52722

800-438-7535

United Community Services, Inc.

4908 Franklin Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50310

515-280-3860

Urban Dreams

601 Forest Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50314

515-288-4742

ABOUT HELP.ORG

Help.org is an online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones. The website provides the latest research through scientifically proven methods, community recovery resources as well as information about local financial assistance. Help.org’s team of researchers, activists and writers work together with addiction counselors and other professionals to offer useful and accurate resources to help individuals seeking recovery. To learn more, visit https://www.help.org/.

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