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Social Justice in the Treatment of Eating Disorders Addressed at 2020 iaedp™ Symposium

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According to policy research, minorities in the U.S. have less access to mental health services and often receive a poorer quality of mental health care.


PEKIN, Ill. (PRWEB)

According to policy research, minorities in the U.S. have less access to mental health services and often receive a poorer quality of mental health care. In an increasingly diverse world, there is belief that there must be stronger considerations of how to serve those from diverse communities in equitable ways to overcome barriers to treatment that exists for individuals in marginalized groups.

In a workshop to be presented at the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp™) 2020 Symposium, presenters will demonstrate how eating disorder treatment programs, advocates and clinicians can work together to ensure all individuals with eating disorders can access safe and intersectional treatment options needed for recovery.

Marcella Raimondo, PhD, MPH, SJ Thompson, BS, QMHA, CBTP, CPWS and Lauren Muhlheim, PsyD, CEDS-S, FAED will address the challenges diverse groups face when seeking treatment in eating disorders during the workshop, “Close –up in Social Justice: Developing Partnerships for Treatment Access for Marginalized Populations,” which will be presented during 2020 iaedp™ Symposium slated for March 26-29 at the Omni at ChampionsGate in Orlando. For registration information, visit iaedp.com.

Dr. Raimondo is a licensed Psychologist for Kaiser Permanente’s adult eating disorder clinic in Oakland and part of a regional leadership team. She runs her own practice in Oakland. She is also on the Board for EDRS, advisory board for ASDAH, Board of Founders for About-Face and conference committee for BEDA. Marcella herself recovered from anorexia nervosa over 15 years ago. Her recovery and her martial arts training inspires her dedication to multicultural body nurturance and community celebration.

Thompson is a thought leader in the Health at Every Size®, Body Trust®, eating disorder treatment and recovery, body image and LGBTQIA+ communities. Currently, she is a group therapist at Monte Nido & Affiliates’ The Eating Disorder Center of Portland. Thompson also is the author of the popular blog, Resilient Fat Goddex, and has been quoted in the New York Times, Blood + Milk, and SELF.

Dr. Muhlheim is a psychologist, fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED), certified eating disorder specialist (CEDS) and approved supervisor for the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp™). She directs Eating Disorder Therapy LA in Los Angeles, is certified in Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for adolescent eating disorders and is the author of When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder, published in 2018. She has presented internationally on eating disorders and is an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University.

About the iaedp™ Foundation: Since 1985, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals has provided education and training standards to an international and multidisciplinary group of various healthcare treatment providers and helping professions. MemberSHARE.iaedp.com is an iaedp™ business journal and online member resource to learn about noteworthy member achievements, continuing education webinars and U.S. and international chapter activity and events; for more information, visit MemberSHARE.

The Presidents Council provides iaedp™ support and includes: Center for Change; Center for Hope of the Sierras; Center for Discovery; Eating Recovery Center; Willow Place; Laureate Eating Disorders Program; McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers; The Meadows Ranch; Rogers Behavioral Health; Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders; Selah House; The Renfrew Center; Timberline Knolls; Veritas Collaborative; Alsana Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Centers; Silver Hill Hospital, Walden Behavioral Care and KIPU.

The 2020 iaedp™ Symposium is proud to announce Bronze Sponsors: ViaMar Health, Eating Disorder Recovery Specialists, Simple Practice, Transcend ED, Fairwinds Treatment Center and Montecatini.

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AuntMinnieEurope.com Launches Board Review for Radiologists in Europe, Hits Growth Milestones

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These milestones indicate the progress AuntMinnieEurope.com has made in delivering its unique mix of news and educational content to European radiology professionals.


TUCSON, Ariz. (PRWEB)

Radiology portal AuntMinnieEurope.com has launched Board Review, a new online interactive educational section that enables European radiologists to prepare for their board certification exams. At the same time, the site reported that 30,000 unique members were active in the past year, and it also recorded over 1 million page views a month for the first time.

Board Review consists of dozens of questions on important radiology topics that are designed to test an applicant’s knowledge of radiology. Questions include relevant medical images, clinical histories, and discussion of findings.

Board Review was developed in cooperation with the European Board of Radiology (EBR) and is designed to help European radiologists prepare for the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR), an international diploma issued by the EBR that certifies a radiologist to have the knowledge and competence in compliance with accepted standards.

Board Review content is specifically based on questions in the EDiR certifying exam, giving radiology trainees the most realistic test preparation experience.

“Revising for exams is incredibly tough these days for busy, young working doctors, so we wanted to do our bit to help them prepare in a practical way,” said Philip Ward, editor in chief of AuntMinnieEurope.com. “We’re very proud to link up with the EBR on this new project.”

To date, over 4,500 candidates from all over the world have taken the EDiR examination since its inception in 2011, with a pass rate of 66%, according to Prof. Laura Oleaga Zufiría, PhD, scientific director of EDiR. Over 900 candidates will be taking the EDiR examination in 2020 in 10 different cities: Vienna, Paris, Warsaw, Barcelona, Örebro, Ankara, Islamabad, Cairo, Moscow, and New Delhi.

“EDiR is the perfect way for radiologists to consolidate the knowledge gained during their training. Especially for young radiologists, preparing for the EDiR not only means taking a step further in their professional careers but also receiving a boost of self-confidence,” Oleaga said. “We are very happy that AuntMinnieEurope.com is participating in this process and to help candidates obtain this certificate of excellence.”

AuntMinnieEurope’s Board Review can be found at http://boardreview.auntminnieeurope.com.

In addition to Board Review, AuntMinnieEurope.com announced that for the first time, over 30,000 unique radiology professionals have been active on the site in the past year. And finally, February 2020 was the first full month in which page views for AuntMinnieEurope.com exceeded 1 million on a 30-day basis.

“These milestones indicate the progress AuntMinnieEurope.com has made in delivering its unique mix of news and educational content to European radiology professionals,” said Craig Overpeck, CEO of Science and Medicine Group. “We are gratified at the reception that the site has received and are looking forward to continued success with our new Board Review feature.”

About AuntMinnieEurope.com

AuntMinnieEurope.com is the premier online destination for radiologists, radiation therapists, interventional radiologists, and related professionals in the European medical imaging industry. AuntMinnieEurope.com and AuntMinnie.com feature the latest news, communities, continuing medical education, and board review education for medical imaging physicians, clinicians, residents, and medical students across the world. AuntMinnieEurope.com and AuntMinnie.com are part of Science and Medicine Group, the leading research and advisory firm serving the life science, analytical instrument, diagnostic, healthcare, radiology, and dental industries.

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Revere Health Reduces Medicare Patient Spending by $19.5 Million in 2018

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Our clinic is leading the industry at a time when everyone knows that increases in health care costs are not sustainable, but few health care systems have been able to find viable solutions to keep costs down while maintaining high quality and patient satisfaction scores.


PROVO, Utah (PRWEB)

Revere Health, the largest independent multispecialty physician group in Utah, reduced health care spending for Medicare patients by $19.5 million as part of its participation in the Next Generation Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Model, making it one of the top performing accountable care organizations in the country. This is according to data recently released from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the 2018 performance year.

2018 marks the fourth consecutive performance year that Revere Health has achieved savings—a total savings of more than $49 million since 2015. In 2018, Revere Health was one of only 50 ACOs participating in the Next Generation ACO Model, which is reserved for ACOs that have demonstrated an ability to continually provide high-quality, low-cost care.

“We are proud of the fact that Revere Health is the leading Next Generation ACO in savings per patient,” said Revere Health CEO Scott Barlow. “While the process of implementing a value-based care model has not been easy, the progress we have made is evidence that high-quality, cost-effective care is possible.” He also noted that Revere Health has reduced costs for Medicare patients by an average of 8 percent every year during the past four.

Other highlights from the CMS 2018 Next Generation ACO performance report:

  • Revere Health serves 14,474 Medicare patients through its Next Generation ACO.

  • Revere Health achieved the highest savings rate per patient of all 50 Next Generation ACO at 11.5 percent (approximately $1,300 per patient).

  • Revere Health had the lowest unplanned hospital admission rates of all Next Generation ACOs in every category, which includes patients with diabetes, patients with heart failure and patients with multiple chronic conditions.


These results demonstrate Revere Health’s commitment to value-based care and success in transforming the way patients receive health care in Utah.

“Not many ACOs in the U.S. have been able to achieve cost savings for four consecutive years, and Revere Health is part of that elite group,” said Revere Health President and cardiologist Scott Bingham, MD. “Our clinic is leading the industry at a time when everyone knows that increases in health care costs are not sustainable, but few health care systems have been able to find viable solutions to keep costs down while maintaining high quality and patient satisfaction scores.”

ACOs are groups of hospitals, physicians and other health care providers that join together to better coordinate care for their patients. The Next Generation ACO Model is different from other ACO models in that it requires health care providers to take on financial risk if they are unable to reduce the total cost of care for their patients while also improving quality and patient satisfaction.

Revere Health also participates in similar programs with many commercial payers and implements the same quality and cost-savings efforts for all its patients.

About Revere Health

Revere Health is the largest independent multispecialty physician group in Utah and employs nearly 400 physicians and advanced care practitioners. Founded in 1969, Revere Health has grown to include more than 100 clinics in both urban and rural areas throughout Utah and Nevada. Revere Health providers offer complete health care at every stage of life with multiple family practice locations and 29 medical specialties. As the first Accountable Care Organization accredited by Medicare in Utah, Revere Health is a leader in value-based care and offers a unique, patient-oriented approach to health care.

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Workout Anytime Inks First International Deal for Expansion Throughout Central America and the Dominican Republic

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. (PRWEB)

Workout Anytime is going global. The fitness brand, which was founded with a mission to provide valued customers with a convenient and results-based exercise solution, has signed a deal with Honduras-based organization Lady Lee Corporation. Lady Lee Corporation will sell, open and manage Workout Anytime gyms in Belize, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama and act as the Master Franchisee for each country.

Lady Lee Corporation develops multi-purpose shopping centers that combine food establishments, office spaces and more. The company also owns and operates Wendy’s franchises in Honduras and Venture X franchises throughout Central America. Workout Anytime is the perfect addition to the Lady Lee Corporation portfolio.

“Workout Anytime is a well-structured franchise, with well-defined procedures and a highly aggressive pricing and service strategy that does not yet exist in the Central American region,” Lady Lee Corporation Director of Marketing and Advertising Félix Rivera said. “Our partnership will enable people from different social backgrounds to improve their lifestyle through a highly modern and well-equipped gym concept at a low price.”

Lady Lee Corporation has three openings planned for 2020 in Honduras and is scouting real estate for more locations in that country, as well as throughout Central America and in the Dominican Republic. Rivera and his team look forward to bringing a valuable service and job opportunities to the region through the partnership.

“Through our Lady Lee Foundation, we build and execute the social investment strategy of Lady Lee Corporation, identifying, studying and providing solutions to the fundamental problems in high-risk communities in Honduras,” Rivera said. “It is with this philosophy that we stay present, assuming as a socially responsible company the commitment to promote the development of our communities, with actions aimed at generating value in the fields of health, education and childhood.”

Workout Anytime’s leadership team is thrilled that the Lady Lee Corporation will represent the brand in Central America and the Dominican Republic.

“Workout Anytime has always had ambitious expansion plans, predicated on finding the right partner, which is why we’re is so excited about associating with Lady Lee Corporation,” Workout Anytime COO Mark de Gorter said. “The Lady Lee Corporation has extensive experience bringing a variety of leading brands to Central America and the Dominican Republic. Their strong presence in retail franchising, as well as real estate development, provides the perfect partnership to launch our international expansion into that region.”

Workout Anytime was first founded in 1999 and has since grown to more than 160 clubs nationwide, all of which are locally owned and operated. This new partnership marks a major turning point for the brand in its mission to surpass the 200-unit mark and capture a global audience.

“Workout Anytime has come a long way in our 20-year history, and we’re far from finished growing,” Workout Anytime Director of Franchise Development Terri Harof said. “We have many tools in place to help our franchisees grow, including pre-negotiated real estate and strong developer partnerships, and we’re eager to continue bringing new franchisees on board. This is an exciting time to be part of the Workout Anytime brand, and our partnership with Lady Lee Corporation proves that we are in it to win it.”

ABOUT WORKOUT ANYTIME:

Atlanta-based Workout Anytime is a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week fitness concept with 160+ units across the U.S. Founded by fitness veterans John Quattrocchi and Steve Strickland, the company was formed to provide members with first-class fitness facilities at the lowest cost possible, while delivering a profitable and affordable business model to franchisees. Built on the founders’ motto of “think big, keep it simple and do it with integrity,” Workout Anytime is preparing for significant expansion into new territories by providing opportunities to business-minded entrepreneurs. Franchise opportunities are available and more information can be found on http://workoutanytime.com/.

ABOUT LADY LEE CORPORATION

To learn more about the Lady Lee Corporation, visit http://www.corporacionladylee.com/

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Ideal Implant CEO Featured at IMCAS Innovation Shark Tank 2020

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IDEAL IMPLANT Structured Breast Implant Patented Design

After only five years on the consumer market, the IDEAL IMPLANT® Structured Breast Implant is proving to be a disruptive technology, with strong clinical data that better addresses women’s concerns.


DALLAS (PRWEB)

Ideal Implant Incorporated Founder and CEO, Robert S Hamas, MD, was invited to present the latest breast implant technology at the IMCAS Innovation Shark Tank 2020 in Paris, France in January. The international conference featured start-ups and new innovations in the dermatology, plastic surgery, and aesthetic science industries that promise to revolutionize medical practices in their fields.

“After only five years on the consumer market, the IDEAL IMPLANT® Structured Breast Implant is proving to be a disruptive technology, with strong clinical data that better addresses women’s concerns,” Dr. Hamas explained to attendees. “It’s patented, unique internal structure offers women the natural feel and look of silicone gel implants, yet a woman can look in the mirror and know her implants are intact, while having the peace of mind of only saline inside. The design has captured the benefits of other types of implants without their drawbacks.”

Recent market studies show that peace of mind is increasingly a factor when women choose a breast implant. As the IDEAL IMPLANT eight-year clinical trial data demonstrated significantly lower rates of complications such as rupture and capsular contracture over silicone gel implants, while allowing for instant rupture detection without the MRIs required with silicone gel implants, women are pressuring surgeons to offer the new technology. As a result, the company is investing in expanded production facilities to meet the overwhelming demand the IDEAL IMPLANT design has seen since becoming available in 2015.

“We received many outstanding applications and had the very difficult mission of selecting the 15 start-ups that would pitch their innovations live to the jury and audience of high profile venture-capitals, industry leaders and KOL physicians,” explained an IMCAS spokesperson. “Among the submissions, Ideal Implant was clearly a very interesting innovation with the potential to disrupt its industry, and we were glad to have them take part in this Innovation Shark Tank.”

About Ideal Implant

Ideal Implant Incorporated, founded in 2006, is privately held and based in Dallas, TX. The company has developed the IDEAL IMPLANT, designed the manufacturing processes including proprietary robotic shell fabrication technology, conducted a large US clinical trial, and received PMA approval from FDA and Health Canada in 2014. The marketing strategy has been focused on female consumers, who make the ultimate decision on their choice of implant. Growth in consumer demand has been rapid since commercial launch in 2015 – the IDEAL IMPLANT brand has become well recognized in the plastic surgery market, and plans are underway for expansion of manufacturing capacity to meet the growing demand. For more information, visit https://idealimplant.com/

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Metrohm USA Announces 8th Annual Young Chemist Award Winner

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Pawan Jolly

Every year, it gets more difficult to select a winner among so many deserving candidates, but we’re proud to make this help energize young scientists doing outstanding research in the field of analytical chemistry.


RIVERVIEW, Fla. (PRWEB)

Metrohm USA is pleased to announce the winner of its 2020 Young Chemist Award, Dr. Pawan Jolly. Pawan is a Senior Research Scientist at Harvard’s Wyss Institute where he works under the supervision of Donald E. Ingber, MD, PhD, Director Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University.

Pawan’s research focuses on developing an anti-fouling sensor coating to be used in low cost diagnostic tools. The ‘eRapid’ nanocomposite material coating for electronic sensors prevents biofouling, thereby ensuring signal sensitivity. This coating enables rapid detection of virtually any analyte within minutes from a drop of blood without requiring sample preparation. The eRapid platform is highly scalable and has the potential to disrupt medical diagnostics, as well as industrial, environmental, and food sensing applications.

Pawan will accept his award and present a short overview of his work at Metrohm’s booth event at PITTCON 2020 in Chicago, IL on March 4 at 3:00 pm.

Two $1,000 runner-up prizes were awarded to Fay Nicholson (Research Advisor: Moritz Kirchner, MD, PhD) from the Dana Faber Cancer Institute on her research on in vivo imaging of cancer using Surface-Enhanced Spatially Offset Resonance Raman spectroscopy and Sabrina Younan (Research Advisor: Dr. Jing Gu) from San Diego State University for her work on stabilizing silicon nanowires with a zinc-doping for photoelectrochemical H2 generation.

“This year, we’ve seen a record number of submissions for our Young Chemist Award,” says Edward Colihan, President and CEO of Metrohm USA. “Every year, it gets more difficult to select a winner among so many deserving candidates, but we’re proud to make this help energize young scientists doing outstanding research in the field of analytical chemistry.”

The Young Chemist Award is open to all undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and doctorate students residing and studying in the U.S. and Canada, who are performing novel research in the fields of titration, ion chromatography, spectroscopy and electrochemistry.

For more details, visit our website: https://youngchemistaward.metrohmusa.com.

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New Flavor Infused Plant Powered Meatless Mixes by Urban Accents Set to Launch in Over 1,000 Doors This Spring

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New Urban Accents Plant Based Meatless Mixes

“We’re thrilled to be first-to-market with flavorful, shelf-stable, dry meatless meal kits reflects Tom Knibbs, President and Mixmaster at Urban Accents. “Our Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes offer home cooks additional vegetarian options with unexpectedly satisfying flavor experiences—they’re really go


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Urban Accents, flavor experts that have been stocking home kitchens for years with unique, small-batch crafted spice blends and sauces, is launching a new line of plant powered Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes. Over 50% of Americans are currently trying to incorporate more plant based meals into their daily lives. Urban Accents aims to help them by creating convenient favorites to add to their weekly repertoire. Meatless is no longer just for Mondays!

The new Meatless Mixes have an easy recipe on the back of the package along with serving suggestions. With the addition of just a few fresh ingredients, the seasoned, soy-based protein provides an out-of-the-ordinary meatless meal. Taste buds will tingle with the flavors of Sweet Black Garlic Korean BBQ Lettuce Wraps, Smokin’ Chipotle Street Tacos, and Classic Honey BBQ Sloppy Joes. Each package provides the equivalent of one pound of ground meat and is ready from pouch to plate in just 15 minutes. Videos found via the QR code on the package provide easy instruction and serving suggestions from the voice of Your Culinary Wingman®, who Always Has Your Back in the Kitchen.

“We’re thrilled to be first-to-market with flavorful, shelf-stable, dry meatless meal kits. Over the past few years, we noticed increased plant-based options in fast food and the frozen section of grocery stores. We decided to answer the need for innovation on shelf,” reflects Tom Knibbs, President and Mixmaster at Urban Accents. “Our Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes offer home cooks additional vegetarian options with unexpectedly satisfying flavor experiences—they’re really good!”

The new line of Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes have already received rave reviews and are set to launch in over 1,000 doors, including Walmart and H.E.B., and on the Urban Accents website (http://www.urbanaccents.com) in April.

View the So Good Launch video here.

Make way for feel good food! Quick Facts about New Ground Veggie Meatless Mixes

  • Suggested retail price is $4.99

  • One pouch makes 4 to 5 servings

  • Contains soy-based protein, 8 grams per serving

  • Good source of fiber, 4 g per serving

  • One serving compared to one serving ground beef contains 75% less calories and 100% less fat and cholesterol

  • A pound of beef requires 26 times more water to produce than a pound of soy

  • Two skus are vegan

  • Made with gluten free ingredients

  • Made with simple ingredients and natural flavors

About Urban Accents

Urban Accents is your Culinary Wingman who promises, “We’ve Got Your Back in the Kitchen®.” Their creative seasonings and sauces offer unique, worldly flavors designed to create successful at-home food experiences with ease. The Chicago-based brand was started over 20 years ago when Tom Knibbs unexpectedly lost his job in corporate America. Raised in a food-loving family, Tom chose to turn his attention towards developing his culinary creativity. With his partner Jim Dygas, the dynamic duo has grown the original 12 spice blends to over 80 gourmet products, each still crafted in small batches with quality, passion and care using only the finest ingredients.

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Avoid Rescue Studies, Reduce Costs and Timelines & Accelerate Clinical Operations with Metrics, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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By introducing efficient resource allocation and parallelization of operational activities, sponsors can significantly compress operational timelines, improve downstream quality and regulatory compliance, while speeding entry to market.


TORONTO (PRWEB)

Industry experts from Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, ClinScape and Oracle Health Sciences will discuss:


  • The need to make smarter decisions on insights derived from clinical trial data

  • The identification of red flags and the importance of real-time metrics to drive timely interventions

  • The need for industry benchmarking across trials and its inherent challenges

  • How metrics provide the foundation for process optimization and play a key role in risk management and quality assessment planning

  • Moving beyond benchmarking to gamification, efficient resource allocation and predictive analytics or forecasting

You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Having technology which can automate or assist in the timely monitoring of trials is a huge improvement over the status quo of manual methods such as spreadsheets, which are cumbersome and erroneous, not to mention only provide a dated snapshot of trial performance.

Granular real-time metrics provide operational insights that enable sponsors to take control of their studies by being proactive instead of reactive. Sponsors should focus their resources on bottlenecks and processes ripe for optimization to drive competitive performance and operational excellence. By introducing efficient resource allocation and parallelization of operational activities, sponsors can significantly compress operational timelines, improve downstream quality and regulatory compliance, while speeding entry to market.

Join Barry Milton, Head of Business Operations, Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Ken Light, CEO and Founder, ClinScape and Elvin Thalund, Director, Industry Strategy, Oracle Health Sciences in a live webinar on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 1pm EDT.

For more information or to register for this event, visit Avoid Rescue Studies, Reduce Costs and Timelines & Accelerate Clinical Operations with Metrics.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com

For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/

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ASHA and HLAA Join Forces This World Hearing Day to Dispel Myths, Encourage Early Intervention and Treatment for Hearing Loss

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ROCKVILLE, Md. (PRWEB)

As the global health community marks World Hearing Day on March 3, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) are encouraging all Americans to prioritize their hearing health—starting today.

“Unfortunately, a myth persists among adults in this country that hearing loss can be put on a back burner because it isn’t as serious as other health conditions,” said Theresa Rodgers, MA, CCC-SLP, 2020 ASHA president.

“Nothing is further from the truth,” she continued. “Often left untreated in adults, hearing loss is associated with other medical conditions such as dementia, heart disease, and diabetes—and can have a negative impact on one’s social life, personal relationships, mental health, and quality of life.”

A host of effective intervention and treatment options exist for people across the lifespan with all degrees of hearing loss, according to Barbara Kelley, executive director of HLAA.

“Whether hearing loss is something a person is born with or something they acquire months, years, or decades later, this World Hearing Day, we want to empower and motivate people to take the next step towards good hearing health.”

A global observance held annually to raise awareness about how to prevent hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care, World Hearing Day activities are spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to WHO, 466 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss at an annual cost of $750 billion USD. That figure encompasses health (excluding the cost of hearing devices), educational, productivity, and societal costs.

In the United States, approximately 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss. It is the third most common chronic physical condition that Americans experience.

ASHA and HLAA have collaborated on a series of educational materials for consumers and professionals alike to use and share this World Hearing Day 2020—those materials are available here.

If you have concerns about your hearing, schedule an evaluation with a certified audiologist. A searchable database is available at http://www.asha.org/profind. For more information about hearing loss, and to find support, visit http://www.asha.org and http://www.hearingloss.org.

About the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 211,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems, including swallowing disorders. http://www.asha.org

About the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA)

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation’s leading organization representing consumers with hearing loss. HLAA opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss through information, education, support, and advocacy. HLAA has chapters across the country, holds the Walk4Hearing in 20 cities, and this year’s annual convention, HLAA2020, will be held in New Orleans, June 18–21. For more information, go to hearingloss.org.

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On World Hearing Day, ZVOX Encourages Consumers To Take Hearing Test

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It’s easy to say ‘my hearing is ok. I just have trouble once in a while. I don’t need expensive hearing aids.’ But what these recent studies show is that even minor hearing losses may have the biggest effect on cognitive ability.


SWAMPSCOTT, Mass. (PRWEB)

Firmly committed to creating products that improve the lives of people with mild hearing problems, ZVOX Audio, the pioneering speaker and hearing technology company, is helping spread the word about the World Health Organization’s (WHO) “World Hearing Day” on March 3rd. This year WHO will call attention to the many options available for timely and effective interventions that can help people with hearing loss achieve their full life potential. ZVOX is helping get the message out through social media and via its website (http://www.zvox.com). ZVOX recommends everyone get a hearing test from a trained professional, and if your schedule does not allow that, the company is offering a simple and free Hearing Test, available at https://zvox.com/pages/hearingtest.

Approximately 30 percent of adults aged 65 and older show some degree of hearing loss. And notably, the problem of even minor hearing loss goes beyond having quality of life issues like not being able to communicate effectively or difficulty hearing the dialogue on your TV – it can sometimes lead to more serious health problems, even dementia. According to a study published in The Lancet Commissions (Lancet, 2017 Dec 16;390[10113]:2673-2734), the risk of developing dementia increases for older adults with mild hearing and moderate hearing loss. Another new study released in November of 2019 by the National Center for Biotechnology Information reinforces those findings and shows that even a small hearing loss can lead to cognitive problems and dementia.

Treating Hearing Loss Could Help Prevent Cognitive Decline

Treating hearing loss may be an important step one can take to minimize the possibility of cognitive decline and dementia – possibly more important even than controlling other risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure and social isolation.

Unfortunately, says ZVOX CEO Tom Hannaher, many people with minor hearing loss don’t get hearing aids – or even get a hearing test. Says Hannaher: “It’s easy to say ‘my hearing is ok. I just have trouble once in a while. I don’t need expensive hearing aids.’ But what these recent studies show is that even minor hearing losses may have the biggest effect on cognitive ability.”

If the test shows you have mild to moderate hearing loss, ZVOX recommends testing one of the company’s breakthrough VoiceBud hearing aids using a 60-day home trial option. ZVOX is taking an additional $100 off the price of a pair of FDA-registered VB20 hearing aids for one week in honor of World Hearing Day.

It might be the most valuable investment a person can make for their ongoing health.

ZVOX: A new kind of hearing company.

ZVOX was founded in 2003 by two long-time consumer electronics veterans. ZVOX is credited by CNET with “perfecting the TV sound bar.” In 2016 they introduced a TV speaker that uses hearing aid technology to make dialogue easier to understand. Their patented AccuVoice design led them into the world of audiology and hearing aids, where they met Dr. Thomas Powers, former VP of Audiology for Siemens Hearing Aids. Dr. Powers helped guide the development of ZVOX’s VB20 hearing aid.

ZVOX now makes a variety of hearing related products including speakers, wireless headphones and hearing aids. It sells though zvox.com, Amazon, Home Shopping Network, QVC, and selected retailers including Magnolia stores within Best Buy locations.

About ZVOX.

ZVOX, a pioneer in speaker and hearing aid technology, is recognized for introducing the first commercially successful sound bar in 2004, the first soundbase TV audio system in 2008, and the first speaker dedicated to dialogue clarity in 2016. The company has been committed to enhanced hearing solutions for over 16 years.

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