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Among Those Surveyed, One in Seven Peanut-Allergic Adults First Developed Symptoms in Adulthood


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“We wanted to examine not only the prevalence but the characteristics of peanut allergy in adult populations compared to pediatrics to see what similarities and differences occur.” – Ruchi S. Gupta, MD, MPH

A nationally-representative survey has determined that the prevalence of self-reported peanut allergy in adults in the United States is 2.9%, and that 14.3% of those adults with physician-diagnosed peanut allergy reported symptoms beginning in adulthood. This news comes from a study that was originally scheduled for presentation at the 2020 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). The 2020 AAAAI Annual Meeting was cancelled due to the situation with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

“While peanut allergy is a well-known cause of anaphylaxis and is well-studied, particularly in a pediatric population, less is known about how prevalent peanut allergy is in adults,” said Ruchi S. Gupta, MD, MPH, one of the authors of the study. “We wanted to examine not only the prevalence but the characteristics of peanut allergy in adult populations compared to pediatrics to see what similarities and differences occur.”

The cross-sectional food allergy survey was conducted over the phone and web from 2015 to 2016. The nationally-representative complex-survey weighted data came from a total of 40,443 adults. Self-reported food allergies were only coded as “convincing” if the symptoms were consistent with an IgE-mediated reaction history to the reported food.

Based on the survey, the prevalence of current self-reported peanut allergy was 2.9% in adults in the United States. Of those, 1.8% were determined to have convincing peanut allergy and 1.3% had convincing peanut allergy that had been diagnosed by a physician.

While emergency department visits in the past year were similar for those with childhood-onset peanut allergy compared to those with adult-onset peanut allergy, those with adult-onset peanut allergy were significantly less likely to have an epinephrine prescription compared to their counterparts (43.8% and 55.8% respectively). Additionally, 48.1% of adults with childhood-onset peanut allergy reported ever using an epinephrine auto-injector compared to 35.1% of those with adult-onset peanut allergy.

Only 58.9% of respondents with adult-onset peanut allergy reported being diagnosed by a physician compared to 75.4% of respondents with childhood-onset peanut allergy. This demonstrates a critical gap in care that needs to be addressed for adults suffering from peanut allergy symptoms.

“The next step is to determine whether there are important phenotypic differences in peanut allergy between childhood-onset and adult-onset cases,” said epidemiologist and study co-author Christopher Warren, PhD. “If key differences are discovered, it could improve our understanding of factors that may precipitate adult peanut allergy which in turn can advance food allergy prevention efforts and improve disease management for patients. In the meantime, we hope this prevalence study helps to inform the public about the increasing ubiquity of adult-onset peanut allergy and the importance of consulting an allergist/immunologist to definitively diagnose any suspected food allergies.”

Visit aaaai.org to learn more about food allergies. This research was published in an online supplement to The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) represents allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has over 7,000 members in the United States, Canada and 72 other countries. The AAAAI’s Find an Allergist/Immunologist service is a trusted resource to help you find a specialist close to home.

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Premium Counseling Chain With 100+ Locations Now Offers Online Counseling


Thriveworks, the nation’s leading counseling chain with 100+ offices across the US, offers convenience and comfort with online counseling via telephone or videoconference.

In phone counseling, clients simply answer their counselor’s call at the time of their appointment. In videoconference counseling, the client is provided a link, which they will navigate to at the time of their session. Both forms of online counseling are covered by most major insurance companies.

“Many people struggle to find providers that meet their personal needs as well as their scheduling needs. Online counseling at Thriveworks enables these individuals to find the right counselor for them and attend their appointment with utmost comfort and convenience,” says Heidi Faust, Chief Compliance Officer at Thriveworks.

Thriveworks is a premium counseling practice with offices in Virginia, Massachusetts, Colorado, Georgia, and many other states. In addition to online counseling, Thriveworks offers quick and flexible scheduling opportunities, including next-day appointments as well as evening and weekend sessions.

Normal hours of operation at Thriveworks corporate stores are 7:30am-9:00pm, Monday-Friday and 8am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday.

About Thriveworks:

Thriveworks is known for providing premium mental health services and excellent customer service. In addition to offering online counseling and quick, flexible scheduling opportunities, Thriveworks works with most major insurance companies and offers other premium counseling benefits.

Thriveworks partners with counselors, therapists, and life coaches who offer a wide range of mental health services. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, depression therapy, anxiety therapy, couples therapy, marriage counseling, stress management counseling, life coaching, and more.

The philosophy at Thriveworks is that everyone can benefit from working with a skilled, caring counselor or coach. For more information, visit: https://thriveworks.com/online-counseling/

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signNow grants 3 free months of their Business Cloud subscription to all US-based healthcare institutions on guard against the coronavirus


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Being a 100% HIPAA compliant solution, signNow has been actively working with thousands of hospitals, pharmaceutical and other healthcare institutions for over a decade. “Today is the day we would like to say thank you and offer a helping hand to all those healthcare workers who are risking their lives spending endless days and nights at work, protecting us all from the growing global coronavirus threat,” announced Borya Shakhnovich, CEO of airSlate — parent company of signNow. “That’s why we’re offering 3 free months of our Business Cloud to all healthcare institutions that would benefit from reducing paperwork, increasing social distancing and improving efficiency through automation so they can take care of more patients with already stretched resources.”

signNow increases efficiency by providing:


  • A HIPAA compliant solution
  • Physician credentialing and reporting
  • E-signing consent forms, patient intake forms, release forms
  • Audit trails and compliance
  • Digital search and records management

No matter how many staff members are working at a reception desk, signNow only takes a few minutes to set up and get started, allowing you to focus on helping those who require help most.

Another advantage for hospitals and clinics that use signNow is that the solution can be used from any internet-connected device such as a laptop, tablet or smartphone (iOS and Android).

“In this time of crisis management, every minute counts! Today we’re reaching out to all hospitals, clinics and medical centers in the USA to say: “We are here to help and do our small part in containing the epidemic,” said Borya Shakhnovich, CEO of airSlate — parent company of signNow.

Fill out a short form HERE and our Support agents will help set up your free account of Business Cloud!

About SignNow:

With 6 million users worldwide, signNow offers a comprehensive but easy-to-use e-signature solution. This online solution works equally well on desktop computers and mobile devices (with Android or iOS) and is both HIPAA and GDPR compliant.

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Patrick J. Kennedy Joins Kaden Health as a Board Observer


Former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy

Kaden represents the future of accessible, personalized care. I’m proud to work with this talented team of professionals who are dedicated to facilitating the change we need.

Kaden Health, the digital behavioral health company dedicated to combatting the opioid crisis, is pleased to announce today that Patrick J. Kennedy, Rhode Island’s eight-term First Congressional District Representative and longtime mental health and addiction recovery advocate, has joined Kaden as a Board Observer.

Mr. Kennedy is the founder of The Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit that aims to promote health equity by advancing evidence-based practices, policies, and programming around mental health and addiction. He is also a founding advisor of Advocates for Opioid Recovery (AOR), an organization focused on advancing evidence-based treatment systems to reduce death and suffering from opioid addiction.

As opioid-related deaths continue to devastate American families, Kaden’s Virtual Medication Assisted Treatment (vMAT) platform is a fully-integrated approach to treat Opioid Use Disorder.

Leveraging proprietary, cutting-edge mobile virtual technology and a custom network of medical professionals and therapists, Kaden has become a crucial in-network platform and provider for forward-thinking health plans. Patients then have access to Kaden services and technology platform for ongoing treatment and support via their smartphone, tablet or PC. This unfettered access to effective treatments is exactly the type of support needed to put patients firmly on the path to recovery. The Kaden Board of Directors and its observers provide critical input and guidance in delivering that support.

“Patrick’s background and expertise positioned him as an ideal addition bringing guidance and support to our executive management team and our board,” said Dave Henderson, CEO of Kaden Health. “We look forward to him bringing his knowledge and experiences to bear to make the Kaden platform even more accessible and effective for those struggling with opioid use disorder.”

In his role on the board, Mr. Kennedy will share personal and professional insights gained from years of work in health care policy, mental health advocacy, and recovery support systems.

Kennedy is co-author of the New York Times bestseller, “A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey Through the Past and Future of Mental Illness and Addiction.” The narrative details his personal struggles, as well as his bold road map for the future of mental health and addiction care in America. In breaking his family’s “code of silence,” Kennedy openly challenged the stigma and shame commonly surrounding families trying to cope with mental illness or addiction.

During his 16 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr. Kennedy fought to end discrimination against those with mental illness, addiction, and other brain diseases. He is best known as the lead sponsor of the groundbreaking Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (Federal Parity Law), which requires insurers to cover treatment for mental health and substance use disorders no more restrictively than treatment for illnesses of the body, such as diabetes and cancer.

In 2017, he served on the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis.

“To truly address our nation’s mental health and addiction crisis, we need smart, innovative treatment strategies that meet people where they are,” said former U.S. Rep. Kennedy. “Kaden represents the future of accessible, personalized care. I’m proud to work with this talented team of professionals who are dedicated to facilitating the change we need.”

To this end, Kaden has recently reached out to a multitude of health plans and other traditional brick-and-mortar addiction recovery organizations to offer expedited access to the Kaden Technology Platform so that Opioid Use Disorder patients may receive treatment virtually to help alleviate concerns around the coronavirus outbreak.

“We want to do all that we can to ensure that concerns around the spreading of one deadly disease doesn’t facilitate the spread or prevent treatment of another,” said Mr. Henderson. “We want to do our part to ensure those in need of treatment can continue their recovery without the additional fear of potentially contracting the COVID-19 virus.”

“Now, more than ever, there is a serious need for digital treatment solutions like Kaden’s Technology Platform,” said Kennedy. “When it comes to recovery from OUD, connectedness cannot be compromised—not even during a pandemic. We know physical distancing is critical to stop the spread of Coronavirus, and thanks to Kaden, people who can’t seek clinical care in person still have the ability to seek care virtually.”

Kaden is presently enrolling and pre-enrolling patients in Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York, with six additional states planned throughout 2020. Based on the gold standard of Medication Assisted Treatment and leveraging virtual technology, the Kaden provider-practices in each state offer a more convenient, intuitive and ultimately effective long-term success relative to traditional treatment methods. Kaden’s platform integrates all aspects of the patient’s therapy and medical care and supports the patient with a concierge Patient Advocate available at any point along their treatment journey.

Kaden’s coordinated approach is centered, from the first in-person visit with a medical professional through all succeeding virtual visits and therapy, on the Kaden Technology Platform. This leading-edge intuitive interface allows the patient, therapist, medical prescriber, and the advocate all to communicate and collaborate in ways that are specific to each patient’s individual needs and ultimately help the person to reclaim a healthy, productive lifestyle.

This release is for informational purposes only, and no offer regarding the solicitation of the purchase or sale of any security or securities product is made hereby.

About Kaden Health:

Based in New York City, Kaden is a digital behavioral health company dedicated to solving the greatest healthcare challenges of our time with ground-breaking technology and unwavering humanity. Kaden’s first product tackles the opioid addiction crisis by positively influencing human behavior and making advanced technologies and proven treatments accessible to all so that no one has to fight opioid or any addiction alone. For more information visit http://www.kadenhealth.com.

About Patrick J. Kennedy:

Former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy is founder of The Kennedy Forum, a nonprofit that unites mental health advocates, business leaders, and government agencies in support of mental health equity; co-founder of One Mind, which pushes for greater global investment in brain research; co-chair of Mental Health for US, a nonpartisan initiative to elevate mental health and addiction in policy conversations during the 2020 election cycle; and founder of DontDenyMe.org, an educational campaign that empowers consumers and providers to understand parity rights and connects them to essential appeals guidance and resources.

Contacts:

Kaden Sales and Business Development: Randy Ringpfiel — randyr@kadenhealth.com

Kaden Marketing and Public Relations: Marc Warner — marcw@kadenhealth.com

Soaprise!™ handmade soap company announces it is giving away free bars of “hidden toy prize children’s soap” in efforts to curb coronavirus


Soaprise!™ Hidden Prize Soap

Everyone could get better at this and if there’s one silver-lining at all to take away from this, it is that we are all more aware of how important it is to maintain proper hygiene and hand washing, and that we are stronger working together, hand-in-hand, in this great Human Race.

Handmade soap company Soaprise!™ is hoping that its offer of a free bar of soap containing a hidden children’s toy will inspire parents everywhere to make sure that their kids consistently wash their hands.    

Company co-founder, CJ Doll noted that, “While many kids are not currently presenting symptoms from the Coronavirus, kids can still be carriers and pass it on to their parents, grandparents and other elderly individuals around them, which can be life-threatening in some instances.”

CJ also noted that a study from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine found that kids were four times more likely to wash their hands when they had the option of using a variation “surprise soap”, rather than when they had regular soap.

Additionally, research cited on the http://www.Soaprise.com website states that the World Health Organization has listed, “Wash Hands Often” as its number one prevention measure against the Coronavirus, and Dr. Oz stated on Fox and Friends that “washing your hands alone is probably a 50% reduction in virus transmission”.

The company hypothesizes that having a surprise in the soap could be an innovative way to have a measurable impact on the growing COVID-19 pandemic and galvanize children everywhere to practice better safety and sanitization methods.

“By encouraging children to wash their hands, parents and their kids can save the lives of people they’ve never even met by decreasing the likelihood of passing on the virus,” adds Stacey Doll, mother of 5 and company Co-Founder.

As a young company, Soaprise!™ is just asking for those receiving the soap to contribute only a small shipping and handling charge and also encourages parents to support the business by ordering a second bar of soap or more, since they will not be making a profit on the free bars.

Marketing Director and company CIO – Chief “Infoamation” Officer Trent Silver stated:

“We were partially inspired by the hidden toys in Cracker Jacks and the “Golden Ticket” from Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. And we saw an opportunity to bring those same emotions of joy and anticipation to a simple soap business in Soaprise!™ to see how we might be able to have even the slightest impact and potentially save even one life.”

“We plan to ‘Play it Forward’ by leveraging this launch and the public’s support to further innovate with more unique ‘buried treasure prizes’ that will excite and inspire the older kids, teens, and perhaps even monetary prizes for adults down the road to continue with safety sanitization practices,” said Silver.

“We also wanted to create a viral campaign that would not only resonate with parents and children, but also young people who’s brains are not fully-developed yet and thus feel ‘invincible” and have not taken to the prescription of Social Isolation and who continue on in large public groups. Which is why I proposed an awareness raising hashtivism campaign called #SoapriseNotSocialize which you will see us develop over the coming weeks,” added Silver.

Silver adds, “Studies have been done for many different social issues relating to health and hygiene and have found that incentives work successfully throughout history for hard to solve challenges.”

Silver further noted, “We didn’t invent the idea, we just realized we could repurpose an existing reward-based concept, time-tested by human nature. We thought what the world needed was the right message, at the right time, with the right product, in a delivery method that would resonate and be understood by all age groups, not just kids.”

“Down the line, we plan to experiment with adding monetary incentives to promote hand-washing among adults. Some innovative products in our pipeline include bars of soap containing real pearls, high-value jewelry, Cryptocurrency tokens with a code and even actual cash prizes,” said Silver.

“We also have a number of hashtivism campaigns lined up to spread the message, including a #JailBarsOfSoap donation campaign to send bars of soap to overpopulated, and undersupplied prisons and jails where sanitization and close proximity among inmates poses an extra risk to human life. As well as a #SudsForShelters campaign for the homeless who are at significant risk due to lack of proper sanitization, supplies, mental and physical illnesses and extremely close proximity to one another,” added Silver.

“The framework…rather the ‘Foamwork,’ of our company is built around social responsibility and leveraging speed to market innovation and real-time marketing methods such as ‘newsjacking’ to create maximum social impact…

Which is why we plan to deliver as much free soap as we can keep up with and make to children’s hospitals, as well as a plan to educate and inspire soap-making in hygienically-poor regions around the world. We’ll be educating on personal hygiene and aiding in the creation of ‘microenterprises’ for economic empowerment. We want to inspire rural communities to further self-sufficiency, sanitization and to create ‘Fortunes through the Foam,'” says Silver.

Company CIO Trent Silver further stated:

“Everyone could get better at this and if there’s one silver-lining at all to take away from this, it is that we are all more aware of how important it is to maintain proper hygiene and hand washing, and that we are stronger working together, hand-in-hand, in this great Human Race.”

“I hope through my work with this company during a time of crisis, and through all of our future work addressing the seemingly most impossible challenges known to man, to make even the smallest indent in the pages of history, and to leave an immortal handprint in the Sands of Time,” concludes Silver.

For more information visit http://www.Soaprise.com. To schedule an interview please contact Press@Soaprise.com.

GNO Snoring and Sinus – Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Doctor – Launches New Content Driven Website


From educational videos discussing various sleep and sinus issues, to case studies documenting patient outcomes – patients will find a host of information aimed at improving their understanding of sleep and sinus disorders

GNO Snoring and Sinus – the New Orleans and Chalmette area experts in office-based treatments for sleep apnea, sinusitis and snoring – has launched a new robust website for its patients. The new layout offers increased educational material for patients in an easy-to-navigate format, allowing patients to thoroughly research their sleep apnea, snoring, and sinus disorders.

“Our new website design is geared towards our patients and potential patients,” said Dr. Akash Anand of GNO Snoring and Sinus. “This grants them the opportunity to fully educate themselves on not only their medical conditions, but also on possible treatment options. As a result, a well-informed patient upon arrival allows both the provider and the patient to engage in a more constructive conversation about treatment. The hallmark of any doctor-patient interaction is education; patients educate us on their symptoms, and we educate them on treatment options. We strongly believe that this process begins well before that first visit, and our new website format strives to provide as much useful information as possible to our patients and potential patients.”

From educational videos discussing various sleep and sinus issues, to case studies documenting patient outcomes – patients will find a host of information aimed at improving their understanding of sleep and sinus disorders. As always, discussion with a physician is necessary to derive a proper treatment plan; the website is informative in nature and not designated as medical advice.

GNO Snoring and Sinus has convenient office locations in New Orleans – 4224 Houma Blvd., Suite 205, Metairie, LA 70006 – and Chalmette – 8050 W. Judge Perez Dr., Suite 2400, Chalmette, LA 70043.

For more information about GNO Snoring and Sinus, call (504) 309-8615 or (504) 217-2402 or by visiting their website at http://www.gnosnoring.com

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MaidPro, Home Cleaning Franchise, Releases Emergency COVID-19 Disinfecting Program for Homes and Businesses


MaidPro Disinfection of COVID-19

MaidPro Disinfection of COVID-19

All of our staff have taken a Coronavirus Cleaning Course which details, down to the science, how to best protect and disinfect themselves and your businesses from the virus.

MaidPro, a house cleaning business, has released a Daily Disinfecting Defense program for office and commercial spaces in response to the rising spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The program focuses on disinfecting the common areas and other high touch zones of an office or commercial building that are most likely to transmit germs. The service includes cleaning and disinfecting the following surfaces: kitchen and dining areas, conference rooms and corresponding technology (phones, keyboards, touch screens), and other common spaces (main door knobs, light switches, tabletops and chair arms of shared rooms). The service can also be tailored to fit your specific needs or area.

“We are in a unique position to help battle the Coronavirus. We want to be completely transparent in how we are handling this situation,” says MaidPro’s Chief Cleaning Officer, Melissa Homer. “Our locations are locally owned and operated, which means we are staying up-to-date on the area’s latest legal requirements and safety recommendations. The health and safety of our PROs and your family are of the utmost importance to us. All of our staff have taken a Coronavirus Cleaning Course which details, down to the science, how to best protect and disinfect themselves and your homes from the virus.”

While many businesses, schools, and elderly homes have janitorial services, MaidPro is focusing on the deep, disinfecting cleans. Many routine janitorial services include light cleaning and tidying up. There is a vast difference between “sanitizing’ and “disinfecting”; disinfection being the only procedure to kill the COVID-19 virus. MaidPro uses hospital-grade disinfectants to ensure your home is safe.

MaidPro has detailed how they are keeping their PROs and clients safe:

All of our PROs are trained in Coronavirus cleaning. They have completed a 45-minute course that details, down to the exact chemistry, the proper procedure for cleaning and eliminating COVID-19.

All of our PROs wear gloves at all times. The gloves are changed throughout the cleaning processes and sealed into bags when they are finished. Special techniques are used to put on and remove the gloves.

  • Although the CDC does not recommend the use of masks, many offices have them available at the request of the PRO or client.
  • MaidPro uses hospital-grade disinfectants and color-coded towels to ensure there is no cross-contamination in the home and all viruses are killed.
  • The hospital-grade disinfectants are sprayed onto the surface and let sit for 10 minutes before being cleaned off. This ensures the disinfection can be fully effective.
  • Each PRO has a daily check-in with their manager. They are to stay home if they are sick, may have been exposed to the virus, or are living with someone that is sick or may be exposed.
  • Each client is emailed and called before their clean to confirm if they are self-quarantining or if they are sick or may have been exposed to the virus.

For more information please contact your local MaidPro office.

As the spread of COVID-19 continues, MaidPro is urging people to take the disinfection of their environments seriously. Many professional cleaning companies are being deemed “essential businesses” during this time and remain open for business.

ABOUT MAIDPRO

MaidPro is a Boston-based franchisor of house cleaning services with over 285 locations in 38 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. The company, which began franchising in 1997, takes pride in its strong owner community, cutting-edge technology, and creative marketing. It has been honored with the Franchise Business Review’s Four-Star Rating and Franchise 50 awards every year from 2006 to 2020 for owner satisfaction. Forbes has named MaidPro a Top Franchise to Own three times. MaidPro was named one of the Top 50 Franchises for Minorities by USA Today’s Franchising Today. MaidPro is also a proud member of the International Franchise Association, Canadian Franchise Association, and the New England Franchise Association. The company can be found online at http://www.maidprofranchise.com.

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Mytonomy Releases 16 New Videos to Support Patient Education Efforts around Coronavirus


A scene from “How Community Spread Happens Fast”

“One of my favorite videos in this release is How Community Spread Happens Fast. It’s a short animation of Justin, a millennial who brings a box of donuts to work at his tech office, and unknowingly infects his co-workers, some who are at high risk for severe complications.”

Mytonomy, an enterprise SaaS company and film studio enabling healthcare’s digital front door, announced today the availability of 16 new videos in English and Spanish to support patient-facing education around the novel Coronavirus (SARS2-CoV-19).

The company has been providing support to multiple health systems via the development of original content to support this rapidly evolving public health crisis. The 16 newly released videos follow CDC and WHO guidelines and cover important topics such as:


  • Why and how social distancing works and how to apply social distancing to your life
  • Rules for self-quarantine vs. self-isolation and how to carry it out effectively
  • What to do if you feel sick or think you have been exposed as well as how to use telehealth visits effectively
  • Reducing Coronavirus stress and bolstering your immune system during a crisis
  • Taking special precautions for those with underlying chronic health conditions or compromised immune systems

These videos can be accessed for free here: https://www.mytonomy.com/covid-19-patient-education-videos.html

This release follows on the heels of five videos released Monday, March 9th, 2020 which covered important informational topics such as:

  • Coronavirus: What is it and how to stay safe, recognizing symptoms, and how to talk with kids about Coronavirus.

“One of my favorite videos in this release is How Community Spread Happens Fast. It’s a short animation of Justin, a millennial who brings a box of donuts to work at his tech office, and unknowingly infects his co-workers, some who are at high risk for severe complications,” said Anjali Kataria, CEO, and Co-Founder. “After seeing our health system partners quickly adopt the first five videos, and after reading an article this weekend called Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day by Asaf Bitton, MD, MPH from Ariadne Labs, it made sense to galvanize our content team to create these additional videos.”

“Hopefully, this new content will help reduce the strain on front-line health care workers and provide patients and their families with answers to important questions in this time of uncertainty. Coronavirus has forced us to think differently and do what we each can to help flatten the curve,” said Kataria.

The videos are accessible through Mytonomy’s Patient Experience Cloud as part of a care communication strategy to inform existing patients or monitor patients suspected of being infected.

Third parties can request the actual MP4 files for their social media use or delivery alongside their telehealth program by emailing Mytonomy at covid19@mytonomy.com.

About Mytonomy

Mytonomy has a singular mission: empower people to become confident and active participants in their health. Being diagnosed with a health condition and navigating the health system is stressful and confusing, driving people to piece things together through a web search, friends, and social media. Mytonomy’s Patient Experience Cloud™ enables health systems to build trusted, loyal, online relationships using award-winning, microlearning video content delivered through an easy-to-use digital platform. With people spending an average of 30-40 minutes viewing Mytonomy’s short-form video content, on any device, at any time, they learn how to care for themselves and take charge of their health achieving better outcomes. Providers save valuable time and generate better financial results across multiple patient encounters. Mytonomy is like a “Netflix for healthcare”, enabling healthcare’s digital front door. Learn more at http://www.mytonomy.com.

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Breaking Cycle Of Coronavirus Transmission Is Top Health Olympics Priority On Kleyne Talk Radio


Sharon Kleyne, Founder of Bio Logic Aqua® Research

Sharon Kleyne, Founder of Bio Logic Aqua® Research

Kleyne teaches that water is your health. “What we are learning today,” Kleyne concludes, “is that health education is vital to all. Even if you live in a hut in the jungle, learn health education!”

Air Date: 16th March 2020

Guest: Rodrigo L. Romulo, MD, Adjunct Professor at Brown University Program in Infectious Diseases, Providence, Rhode Island; Board Member at Bon Secours Hampton Roads and the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation; Practice at Bayview Infectious Disease Consultants, Chesapeake, Virginia

https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/122421/encore-infectious-disease-101-the-fundamentals-of-controlling-and-fighting-infectious-disease

Rodrigo L. Romulo, M.D., and international infectious disease consultant, makes clear on Kleyne talk radio that “Priority number one should be breaking the chain of transmission of the Coronavirus. Hydration should also be emphasized just as you say,” he adds replying to a water question by host Sharon Kleyne.

Kleyne, an internationally respected body water evaporation and new water technology researcher who has studied water and water evaporation for more than thirty years, recalls the ebola crisis that was curtailed by having the afflicted drink a gallon a day of a solution of water, salt and sugar. “Why do you think they only thought about this solution during the Ebola problem? she asks Romulo.

“I can’t comment on that,” says Romulo, “but it’s now recognized that hydration is very important.”

“Are you a little surprised,” asks Kleyne, “about influenza fatalities every year?”

“The influenza virus cycles every year,” replies Romulo. “It has the ability to change how it looks to the immune system. Therefore, one vaccine does not protect you from the virus every year. Even though that annual flu shot doesn’t provide you with a high degree of protection, it helps prevent the virus from spreading even more. Remember that influenza killed over a 100 million people worldwide in 1918-19. The flu has been around for a long time.”

“Forever!” adds Kleyne. “Tell us what you’ve learned about the Coronavirus.”

“Coronavirus is quite the dangerous virus,” teaches Romulo. “It is transmitted as a respiratory droplet expelled from people who have symptoms like coughing & sneezing. The droplets land on surfaces and then can infect others.”

“So, the virus doesn’t float through the air?” asks Kleyne. “It goes through the skin with people touching things?”

“Yes, that is exactly right,” says Romulo. “Vaccines,” he explains, “stimulate the immune system to create a series of antibodies that fight the virus.”

“What about people dying of pneumonia?” Kleyne asks.

“Death by pneumonia,” says Romulo, “is usually the result of a complication of serious illness. It is not a natural consequence.” The current virus crisis, Romulo advises, encourages us “to have a heightened sense of your habit of touching your face, and have a heightened sense of personal hygiene practices like handwashing…”

“Forever!” Kleyne adds. “Do it forever.” Kleyne also wonders how we can get people under a lot of stress to relax. “Relax!” says Kleyne. “Slow, learn, enjoy that learning about what you need to do. I bump into a lack of education about the organs of the body,” Kleyne adds. “The organ of the skin is not understood. People with dry skin may be more prone to the virus.”

Kleyne teaches that water is your health. Every organ of the body requires daily supplementation with 100 percent pure water. Drinking enough water every day flushes toxins out of the body. “What we are learning today,” Kleyne concludes, “is that health education is vital to all. Even if you live in a hut in the jungle, learn health education!”

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If you would like to listen to the internationally syndicated The Power of Water® & Your Health sponsored by Nature’s Tears® EyeMist® on VoiceAmerica and produced by Rose Hong, founder and director of Global Dragon TV in Washington, D.C., featuring Rodrigo L. Romulo, MD, Adjunct Professor at Brown University Program in Infectious Diseases, Providence, Rhode Island; Board Member at Bon Secours Hampton Roads and the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation; Practice at Bayview Infectious Disease Consultants, Chesapeake, Virginia and Health Olympics new water technology educator and evaporative dry eye researcher Sharon Kleyne as they discuss Coronavirus, infectious disease, proactive care, education, water and evaporation, follow this link:

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Business Warrior Offers Free Marketing and Advertising Software to Small Businesses During Coronavirus Outbreak


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Now more than ever, Business Warrior recognizes that small businesses need guidance and support. As a result, the company announced today that effective immediately, it will offer free, one-year access to its Business Warrior software in light of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and its negative impact on small business sales. The company is also unveiling new Business Warrior technology that will enable millions of small business owners to identify and leverage free advertising opportunities.

The value of this free Business Warrior offering is $710, and there is no time limit or restriction as to when customers may sign up and redeem the one-year offer. Business owners who sign up for Business Warrior will also receive an additional free website analysis covering the ways that small businesses can transform into e-commerce and “delivery-ready” operations in anticipation of further coronavirus-related self-quarantining and social distancing.

The new advertising features in Business Warrior will provide users with weekly recommendations enabling them to understand how to leverage free advertising, as well as the steps needed to keep customers patronizing a business, a critical need that will escalate as local foot traffic declines and more people stay at home.

“Business Warrior is all about fighting for small businesses, and small business owners are highly susceptible to the economic impacts of a crisis such as coronavirus,” said Rhett Doolittle, CEO and Chairman of Business Warrior. “That’s why we’re stepping up in support of our community and taking action during these difficult times. We’re shifting resources to provide strategic marketing and advertising support that will help small firms survive – and even thrive – in the midst of what is really an unprecedented global event. Together, we will get through this and be stronger in the end. We’re proud to be doing our part.”

Business Warrior is passionate about making small businesses succeed, regardless of the circumstances or market segment. The firm’s offering of no-cost access to software and related services represents a major financial commitment by Business Warrior. The company’s goal is to provide small businesses with critical emergency support, which it hopes will result in more businesses surviving and saved jobs for thousands of people employed at every small business.

In addition to creating a win-win scenario for all of its customers, as Business Warrior learns more about the most effective marketing techniques specific to this time while our communities are in a time of crisis, it will incorporate appropriate learnings into Business Warrior as ongoing product improvements.

“We’re leveraging the power of our nimble team to immediately fine-tune our platform to help counter the impact of COVID-19 on the small business community,” continued Doolittle. “As businesses join the Business Warrior platform during this crisis, we will be monitoring the data and sharing what works for small businesses with every subscriber on our platform. This will help everyone achieve the best and fastest results.”

Free Advertising Technology

As well as offering free access to Business Warrior software, the company is now delivering new technology in its core software product that empowers small businesses to take simple steps each week to leverage their reputation, online listings and website in order to obtain more customers. Proprietary data from Business Warrior shows that approximately 90% of small businesses do not know about or are not aware of the availability of free mobile and digital advertising, which often results in wasteful and excessive ad spending on platforms such as Facebook and Google.

About Business Warrior

Business Warrior software helps small business owners simplify and prioritize daily decisions to improve profitability. Business Warrior takes a holistic view of a business’s online reputation, listings, website search and social efforts and recommends the most important actions to drive new customers and have the biggest impact. Built-in metrics validate performance, ensuring that the business is on track to be as profitable as possible. For more information, please visit businesswarrior.com, or find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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