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EDOBIO Combines Traditions and Flavors of the East and West with Introduction of Blended Herbal Tea

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Our Blended Herbal Tea effectively combines practices of the East and West for a beverage that is one-of-a-kind in taste and healthy ingredients to promote balance during one’s busy day and as a way to detox and unwind in the evening.


TOKYO (PRWEB)

People all around the world love their tea. In fact, tea is the most consumed hot drink worldwide and the most consumed non-alcoholic beverage overall. Yet when it comes down to it, all teas are not created equal – with Japan long-recognized as the consummate tea lovers’ paradise. Now, the Tokyo-based all-natural health and beauty brand, EDOBIO, has introduced its uniquely blended herbal teas that promise to further solidify that reputation and kick it up a notch – with some help from Italy.

Launched in 2018, EDOBIO is already known for its artfully packaged skincare and skin repair products that reflect the beauty regimens of Japanese women that date back to the 1600s. Now, it’s blended herbal teas, which are part of the company’s Inner Beauty Secrets line, expand upon its commitment to honoring culture and traditions while incorporating modern day biotechnology to each of its products. The teas combine the highest quality Japanese tea leaves with the finest Italian herbs for a variety of unique and delicious blends that benefit both the mind and body.

The selections include EDOBIO Green Tea Slim and EDOBIO Relax Flow, both of which can be served hot or cold and do not contain artificial colors or fragrances or any preservatives. Green Tea Slim contains herbs that have been found to rid the body of excess water and undigested waste while Relax Flow contains herbs that help with stress relief. Both are recommended for daily consumption for long-lasting well-being.

Yet, what truly distinguishes both of the teas is one very special ingredient, the Japanese Blueberry Leaf – which comes from blueberries (Kunisato Number 35) grown in Miyazaki Prefecture. The species is high in proanthocyanidin, which is an elite class of polyphenols. Official studies conducted by Jordi Merino (Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA) and Qi Sun (Diabetes Unit, Center for Genomic Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA) between others, reported that polyphenols are proven to offer various health benefits and regular consumption is said to boost digestion, brain health, and protect against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers. The blueberry leaf in the new EDOBIO teas also includes chlorogenic acid, quinic acid, and fiber – all nutrients that have been credited with positively influencing the aging process.

“Our Blended Herbal Tea effectively combines practices of the East and West for a beverage that is one-of-a-kind in taste and healthy ingredients to promote balance during one’s busy day and as a way to detox and unwind in the evening,” said explained Kenichi Arakawa, CEO. “We chose the assortment of herbs based on their healing properties and flavor in partnership with experienced Italian naturopaths. Then we blended that together with Japanese tea leaves of unsurpassed flavor and quality.”

The EDOBIO Blended Herbal Tea collection is available at its stores in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as well as its online marketplace. For more information, go to http://www.edobio.com

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Pillo Health Launches Pillo Remotely, a Population Health Data and Device Manager to Improve Engagement & Visibility into In-Home Health Habits

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Pillo Remotely transforms reactive, episodic patient-care team interactions into relationships that are proactive, continuous, and collaborative by creating a more efficient way to facilitate communications between caregivers and patients at scale.


BOSTON (PRWEB)

Pillo Health, a Boston-based technology company improving longevity and quality of life for patients managing their health at home, today announced the launch of Pillo Remotely, a HIPAA-compliant web interface that puts the management of Pillo devices into the hands of providers. Now, care managers, RPM solutions providers, and other healthcare professionals can configure Pillo devices, gather medication and health data, and deploy health surveys using Pillo Remotely or directly through integration with Pillo Health’s cloud APIs.

Pillo is a voice-first in-home health assistant that leverages facial recognition and adaptive AI to help patients maintain safety, independence, and wellness in the home. For healthcare organizations, the Pillo device and platform delivers continuous engagement with patients and gives providers to-the-minute visibility into their daily routines – including verifiable medication adherence data.

Pillo Remotely offers versatile configurations to deploy disease-state or population-specific engagement workflows and allows care professionals to schedule interactions that enable patients to better participate in their care plans and treatments. After pairing deployed Pillo devices with other in-home health devices (such as a smart scale or blood pressure cuff), healthcare professionals are able to:


  • create and deliver natural language voice surveys en masse or to specific segments of the population they manage

  • enable Pillo devices to proactively deliver spoken messages (“Gloria, don’t forget to drink at least 2 glasses of water today.”)

  • manage and deploy branded or disease-specific photo or video content

  • establish thresholds that trigger alerts within certain degrees of escalation

Workflows can be configured within Pillo Remotely to deploy engaging and immersive care journeys that are delivered safely to the intended patient via Pillo devices. The interface also enables caregivers to facilitate video calls directly within the web browser to individual users, allowing timely interventions for patients at risk and in effort to curb costs related to hospitalizations and readmissions.

“Pillo Remotely closes the feedback loop between the patient, provider, and professional caregiver, ensuring medication adherence and lifestyle data is accessible, organized, and up-to-the-minute in one place,” said Emanuele Musini, CEO of Pillo Health. “Pillo Remotely transforms reactive, episodic patient-care team interactions into relationships that are proactive, continuous, and collaborative by creating a more efficient way to facilitate communications between caregivers and patients at scale.”

Because Pillo is engineered to enhance and increase engagement, people interact with the device six times per day on average. With this, care managers, RPM solutions providers, and other healthcare professionals benefit from six extra touchpoints each day to engage with their patients and gather new data in a scalable manner, including full prescription lists and to-the-minute adherence events.

Pillo Remotely’s powerful reporting features also make it easier to analyze large data sets in order to understand the connection between population health trends and outcomes, develop best practices for future populations, and create tailored programs that address patients’ needs.

Pillo Health will be onsite at the HIMSS20 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Orlando, Florida from March 9-13, 2020. To learn more about Pillo Health, Pillo Remotely or opportunities for industry collaboration at the event, please visit pillohealth.com/himss or stop by booth #5871.

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The Summit Counseling Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary at Hotel Avalon with Guest Performer Amy Grant

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Festivities of the night included a VIP reception, silent auction, fund-a-need and live auction that raised over $330,000 to support the Summit’s cause.


JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (PRWEB)

On Saturday, February 15th five hundred community leaders and Summit supporters celebrated the joy of generosity, a passion for community, and a commitment to support mental wellness at the Summit Counseling Center’s 5th Annual Summit Gala at The Hotel at Avalon.

Fox News anchor Russ Spencer was the honorary emcee for the evening. Mr. Spencer addressed many of the Summit’s historical highlights over the past 30 years, recognized Summit’s community partners and spoke to the rising need for mental health services in our community.

Festivities of the night included a VIP reception, silent auction, fund-a-need and live auction that raised over $330,000 to support the Summit’s cause.

The celebration culminated with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant talking openly about how mental health has touched her life through friends and family members. In true songwriter style, Ms. Grant captivated the audience with her personal stories woven through speech and song, singing several of her award-winning hits and personal favorites.

About the Summit Counseling Center

Since 1990, The Summit Counseling Center has been a trusted community partner; bringing hope, healing, and restoration to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Through their partnerships with local community organizations, The Summit serves North Atlanta at 33 locations, including 28 local public schools where there is a therapist onsite. To learn more about The Summit Counseling Center, their school counseling services, and how they support communities, visit http://www.summitcounseling.org.

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Houston Emergency Room Physician Outlines the Benefits of Napping, Says Daily Naps Boost Performance and Productivity

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SignatureCare Emergency Center, Stafford, TX

SignatureCare Emergency Center, Stafford, TX

Overall, psychologically, it just helps you enjoy your day, enjoy the time you spend with your family. You are more awake, you are more alert, more involved.


HOUSTON (PRWEB)

For most Americans, staying fully awake throughout the day can be a tough proposition. By midday we usually start nodding off. Health experts believe that even a 20-minute afternoon nap is beneficial, and helps with performance and productivity throughout the day.

The problem is that most of us cannot spare 20 minutes during the day, but Dr. Habacuc Garcia, a Houston, TX based emergency room physician, says that taking daily naps will help you live a healthier life and cause your productivity to soar.

Dr. Garcia, a board-certified emergency room physician is the Medical Director of SignatureCare Emergency Center in Stafford, TX. He recently joined local Houston, TX news station, FOX 26 News’s medical reporter and morning show co-anchor, Melissa Wilson to discuss the benefits of napping. He said a quick snooze during the day could be the key to higher productivity and greater confidence.

See the video of the conversation here.

On the health benefits of napping, Dr. Garcia said it is mostly alertness and accident avoidance.

“Mostly alertness and accident avoidance. You know, I can’t tell you how many horrible accidents we see from people falling asleep at the wheels,” Dr. Garcia said.

He said napping during the day also helps most people enjoy their day, including the time they spend with family.

“Overall, psychologically, it just helps you enjoy your day, enjoy the time you spend with your family. You are more awake, you are more alert, more involved.”

He added that naps have the same health benefits as sleeping during the night, including helping to get rid of neurotransmitters that accumulate in the brain as we go through the day.

“Same thing that happens during the night. You go through the various stages of sleep. What you want to do is stay in the first couple stages of sleep.

“The second stage is really clearing out all those byproducts of staying awake and that is what really makes you feel awake, by getting rid of those neurotransmitters that have been accumulating around your brain,” he added.

On how long an afternoon nap should be, Dr. Garcia advised no longer than 20 minutes.

“Between 15-20 minutes. That is ideal. More than that you are getting into the late stages of sleep and you are getting up really tired and groggy.”

Dr. Garcia added that the best time to take an afternoon nap is between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM because “that is when people really start to feel tired.”

For those who might find it difficult to fall asleep during the day, either as a result of loud sounds or bright lights, Dr. Garcia said the secret is to make sure you are comfortable.

“Just make yourself comfortable. If you are trying too hard to fall asleep, then you probably don’t need it. If it happens naturally, let it happen. If it is a struggle, you probably don’t need it.

“If you are sleeping too long and waking up too late, it will affect your sleep at night. Sleep early on, make it short,” he added.

About SignatureCare Emergency Center

Houston, TX based 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 and Texarkana and our newest location in Lewisville, TX.

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

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IRF’s Meeting Planner Survey Reveals Ongoing “Wellness Gap” in Meetings and Incentive Travel

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The IRF 2020 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study addresses the top reasons wellness is not being incorporated into incentives and provides recommendations on how to overcome these common objections.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

A recent survey of meeting planners conducted by the IRF reveals a clear ongoing gap between the corporate focus on wellness and the incorporation of wellness practices into meetings and incentives. The IRF 2020 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study explores this “wellness gap” and offers insights from meeting planners who have successfully integrated wellness into their meetings and incentive travel programs.

“While companies have a very strong focus on wellness programs for employees, it is not translating into their meetings, events, and incentives in a consistent way,” said Stephanie Harris, IRF President. “The IRF 2020 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study addresses the top reasons wellness is not being incorporated into incentives and provides recommendations on how to overcome these common objections.”

The IRF conducted the study in November and December 2019 and received 224 responses from experienced meeting planners. Respondents included external meeting planners, such as agencies and third-parties (52%) and internal meeting planners (48%). Almost half (48%) of the respondents planned incentive meetings or incentive trips.

While the majority of incentive meeting planners do not offer or plan wellness-focused incentive trips, they do offer wellness-centric activities at their incentive trips and meetings. The IRF 2020 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study also reports that 41% of event planners who plan incentive meetings or incentive trips indicated the amount of time spent on wellness activities increased over the past year.

The IRF 2020 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study provides a detailed look at practices meeting planners are using to design and implement effective health and wellness programs. Key findings include:


  • While 86% of internal meeting planners indicated wellness was a critical focus for their company, only 27% indicated the company would accept additional costs to incorporate wellness into meetings

  • If extra budget is made available for wellness and healthy options, there is only a 10% improvement in how healthy a meeting or event is for participants

  • The top inclusions in incentive travel programs are locally-sourced food, use of the spa, and yoga classes

  • The top objections to offering wellness inclusions were cost, not a cultural fit, and lack of interest by attendees

  • Low-cost wellness inclusions include healthy snacks, stretch breaks, and crowd-sourced yoga or running activities

To view or download a copy of the study, please visit:https://theirf.org/research/the-irf-2020-wellness-in-meetings-incentive-travel-study/2729/

To view of download the companion report, The Stressed-Out Meeting Planner: Personal Wellness Onsite, please visit: https://theirf.org/research/the-stressed-out-meeting-planner-personal-wellness-onsite/2731/

The IRF 2020 Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study was supported by IRF Research Advocacy Partner, Prevue Meetings & Incentives.

About the IRF:

The Incentive Research Foundation (TheIRF.org) funds and promotes research to advance the science and enhance the awareness and appropriate application of motivation and incentives in business and industry globally. The goal is to increase the understanding, effective use, and resultant benefits of incentives to businesses that currently use incentives, as well as businesses interested in improved performance.

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Renishaw announces completion of the main part of a multi-centre clinical trial jointly undertaken with Herantis Pharma for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease patients

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Renishaws novel intraparenchymal drug delivery system

The results of this trial and the performance of Renishaw’s drug delivery system are promising for the many people with Parkinson’s disease and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the trial participants for making this possible.


WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE, Gloucestershire (PRWEB)

The study’s repeated delivery regime, which allows for a prolonged therapeutic window, is crucial to achieve the potential neuroprotective and neurorestorative actions of CDNF, and has been made possible through the use of Renishaw’s ground-breaking drug delivery system.

Initial results indicate predictable and accurate placement of the device as well as its positive performance and safety. The Company will continue to assess the results as the data is analysed and through the extension part of the study, as patients receive ongoing monthly infusions of CDNF using the Renishaw device.

Rupert Jones, Managing Director of Renishaw Medical, said, “The results of this trial and the performance of Renishaw’s drug delivery system are promising for the many people with Parkinson’s disease and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the trial participants for making this possible.”

He added, “These results allow us to build towards CE marking of Renishaw’s device so that further neurodegenerative and neuro-oncological conditions can benefit from our technology. We see our device as an enabling technology that facilitates the reliable and repeated delivery of therapeutic agents direct to targets deep within the parenchyma, as part of a paradigm shift in the way treatments of neurological disorders and brain tumours are progressing.”

About the device

Renishaw’s intermittent drug delivery system comprises of up to four catheters, which can be implanted into target areas within the brain. The catheters are accessed via a 3D printed titanium transcutaneous port implanted behind the patient’s ear. Drug-filled infusion lines are connected using an MRI compatible application set, which repeatably locates onto the port. Retractable needles extend through a septum in the port to enable therapeutics in the external infusion lines to be infused through the implanted catheters.

Thanks to this innovative, patented design, patients are able to receive infusions in an out-patient setting, rather than requiring the reimplantation of new catheters for each infusion, which has been the only option for many trials to date.

About the study

The study was a first-in-human, study whereby 17 patients were randomised to receive either one dose per month for six months, of a placebo, or six increasing doses of Herantis Pharma plc’s novel drug candidate, CDNF, over the same period in a blinded manner. After this six month period, patients may enter into an additional six-month study where all participants receive CDNF. In total, patients will receive 12 infusions, all delivered in an out-patient setting.

The primary endpoints evaluate the safety, performance/tolerability of both the drug delivery system and CDNF as well as surgical accuracy. Secondary to this, the potential efficacy of the drug, rated against the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) motor score evaluation, was also monitored.

The clinical study has received funding from the European Union’s research and innovation program Horizon 2020 under the grant agreement number 732386.

About Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease, caused by the break-down of dopamine producing neurons in the brain. Symptoms include involuntary shaking, stiffness of muscles and slowing down of movement, which can be extremely debilitating. In addition, patients can suffer associated non-motor symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, memory loss, anxiety and depression. Whilst these symptoms can initially be managed with medication, there is currently no treatment available that effectively prevents disease progression, or that treats the motor and non-motor symptoms together.

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Silicon Valley-Based ‘Plug and Play’ Chooses Topeka, Kan., for Animal Health and Ag Tech Startup Accelerator

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The partnership will play a key role in making the Topeka region a globally recognized hub of animal health and ag tech innovation.

“We are proud that Topeka has been selected by Plug and Play,” said Katrin Bridges, Greater Topeka Partnership’s senior vice president of innovation. “This partnership will play a key role in making our region a globally recognized hub of animal health and ag tech.”


TOPEKA, Kan. (PRWEB)

GO Topeka today announced that Plug and Play, a global innovation platform that specializes in creating industry-specific accelerator programs, will bring its first Innovation Summit to Topeka on Tuesday, March 3. Titled “The Future of Animal Health and Ag Tech,” this event will host 200 industry leaders, startups and investors in the Capital City for a day-long discussion on the region’s animal health and ag tech industry, anchored by the KC Animal Health Corridor.

“The first time we came out to Topeka and saw the landscape and the ecosystem of the corporations, the excitement and really the challenges at hand, we thought to ourselves, ‘We need to be here,’” said Stephen Fay, Plug and Play’s director of corporate partnerships. “With our wide grasp of technologies and solutions across different industries, including at the intersections of (agricultural technology) and animal health and biosciences, we’re very excited to explore and foster that ecosystem here in Topeka.”

Plug and Play will work collaboratively with participants from the region to identify key industry challenges in animal health and ag tech. Once identified, Plug and Play will seek out the best startups to help develop solutions to these challenges.

Through its partnership with Topeka, Plug and Play will bring eight to 10 startups to the city every six months, beginning this summer. Those startups will go through three-month “accelerator” programs aimed at helping the businesses get off the ground, providing mentorship, resources and office space. Roughly two-thirds of the companies that Plug and Play invests in will have an exit. This is a leading performance metric compared to other early stage investors and accelerators.

“We are proud that Topeka has been selected by Plug and Play,” said Katrin Bridges, Greater Topeka Partnership’s senior vice president of innovation. “This partnership will play a key role in making our region a globally recognized hub of animal health and ag tech innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship.”

The KC Animal Health Corridor, anchored by Manhattan, Kan., and Columbia, Mo., is home to more than 300 animal health companies, representing the largest concentration in the world. Companies with a strategic location in the KC Animal Health Corridor now represent 56 percent of total worldwide animal health, diagnostics and pet food sales.

“As part of the Greater Kansas City region, Topeka is strategically located in the middle of the KC Animal Health Corridor,” said Kimberly Young, president of the KC Animal Health Corridor. “The addition of Plug and Play further enhances the Corridor’s ecosystem that attracts and supports emerging and established companies alike.”

The Greater Topeka area in Shawnee County represents a community of 178,915 people, located in the Kansas City region. As the state capital of Kansas, Topeka is home to a dynamic employer base with headquartered companies including Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Advisors Excel, Security Benefit, Capitol Federal and Evergy.

Topeka is located less than 40 minutes from suburban Kansas City’s shops and restaurant districts, less than one hour to downtown Kansas City, including the KC Crossroads District, the River Market and the Country Club Plaza, and an hour from Kansas City International Airport.

Based out of Silicon Valley in Sunnyvale, Calif., Plug and Play has three other official U.S. locations outside of its headquarters: Houston, Cleveland and Northwest Arkansas. In 2018 alone, Plug and Play accelerated 1,107 startups worldwide.

Companies, investors and entrepreneurs can register for this all-day event on Eventbrite.

About Plug and Play

Plug and Play is a global innovation platform. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we have built accelerator programs, corporate innovation services, and an in-house VC to make technological advancement progress faster than ever before. Since inception in 2006, our programs have expanded worldwide to include a presence in over 25 locations globally, giving startups the necessary resources to succeed in Silicon Valley and beyond. With over 10,000 startups and 280 official corporate partners, we have created the ultimate startup ecosystem in many industries. We provide active investments with 200 leading Silicon Valley VCs, and host more than 700 networking events per year. Companies in the Plug and Play community have raised over $7 billion in funding, with successful portfolio exits including Danger, Dropbox, Lending Club, and PayPal. For more information, visit http://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com

About Go Topeka

GO Topeka creates opportunities for economic growth that provide a thriving business climate and fulfilling lifestyle for Topeka and Shawnee County. The Greater Topeka area in Shawnee County represents a community of 178,915 people, located in the Greater Kansas City region. As the state capital of Kansas, Topeka is home to a dynamic employer base with headquartered companies including Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Advisors Excel, Security Benefit, Capitol Federal and Evergy. Topeka is located less than 40 minutes from suburban Kansas City’s shops and restaurant districts, less than one hour to downtown Kansas City, including the KC Crossroads District, the River Market and the Country Club Plaza, and an hour from Kansas City International Airport. Topeka is proud to be a part of the #KCHeartland.

For more information, visit http://www.gotopeka.com

About the KC Animal Health Corridor

The KC Animal Health Corridor, anchored by Manhattan, Kansas, and Columbia, Missouri, is home to more than 300 animal health companies, representing the largest concentration in the world. For more information, visit KCanimalhealth.com

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Nurse Consultant Diana Buck, RN, BSN, CNOR, Joins Medical Consulting Group

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MCG Nurse Consultant Diana Buck, RN, BSN, CNOR

MCG Nurse Consultant Diana Buck, RN, BSN, CNOR

Diana comes to MCG with 10 years of surgical experience…


SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (PRWEB)

Medical Consulting Group (MCG) welcomes Nurse Consultant Diana Buck, RN, BSN, CNOR, to its team of ambulatory surgery center (ASC) experts.

Diana comes to MCG with 10 years of surgical experience, six years within an ASC setting, and an extensive background in nurse management. She will serve MCG clients by guiding clinical directors towards licensure and accreditation and equipping them with the tools they need to successfully manage an ASC.

For more information about Diana and her team at Medical Consulting Group, visit MedCGroup.com or contact their main office at (417) 889-2040.

Medical Consulting Group, LLC

For more than 30 years, Medical Consulting Group has served practices, ASCs, and medical device manufacturers across the U.S. and Canada that are looking for customized business solutions and strategies. MCG’s services include practice and ASC consulting and development, as well as management of operations, revenue cycle, and clinical and regulatory compliance. They also specialize in multi-media marketing, digital and website services, and e-learning programs to help physicians and facilities learn to use and integrate technology. Learn more at MedCGroup.com.

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Presentation at 2020 iaedp™ Symposium Shows How Understanding Neurobiology of Eating Disorders Leads to More Treatment Success

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According to Hilmar Wagner, recognizing that as the brain shifts and changes during the course of illness, it changes responses to food and therefore impacts treatment as it impacts eating behaviors that require direct intervention during treatment, such as the therapeutic meal.


PEKIN, Ill. (PRWEB)

Recent advances in the study of neurobiology has revolutionized the understanding of how and why individuals develop eating disorders, what factors influence the type of eating disorder and what influences their likelihood of responding to various treatment approaches. In the presentation, “Bringing the Brain to the Table: How Understanding the Neurobiology of ED Can Lead to More Successful Therapeutic Meals,” a key feature at the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp™) 2020 Symposium, attendees will learn about the latest neurobiology research on eating disorders and how to apply the most effective approaches when treating those with eating disorders.

This presentation, as well as nearly 70 other workshops and events, will be showcased at the iaedp™ 35th annual conference in Orlando at the Omni at ChampionsGate, March 26-29.

The presenters, Hilmar Wagner MPH, RDN, LN and Krista Crotty LMFT, PsyD, will combine research of brain alterations and eating disorder behaviors in feeding behavior in anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and show how it presents at the table in feeding practices. They will review risk factors that predispose some people to eating disorders, precipitating factors which can trigger risk factors and maintenance factors that take over.

According to Wagner, recognizing that as the brain shifts and changes during the course of illness, it changes responses to food and therefore impacts treatment as it impacts eating behaviors that require direct intervention during treatment, such as the therapeutic meal.

Wagner is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) and Licensed Dietitian in the states of Minnesota and Washington. He has worked in the field of eating disorders for the past 12 years, and he currently serves as the Training Coordinator for Nutrition Services and Clinical Education Specialist for the Emily Program. In this role, he initiates and coordinates training of new and existing dietetic staff, dietetic interns and continuing education for nutrition services for all Emily Program locations. Wagner has presented on a wide range of nutrition topics at local, regional and national conferences.

Dr. Crotty is the National Director of Temperament Based Treatment (TBT) and Clinical Education Specialist. In her role as clinician, Dr. Crotty draws from a variety of methods including narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy and often incorporates the use of the creative process in conjunction with the therapeutic process. She earned her Masters of Science from Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Psychology and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in family and pediatrics from Azusa Pacific University and trained at Harbor UCLA medical center and Loma Linda Children’s Hospital.

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 and Walden Behavioral Care.

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

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The Professional Protector Plan® for Dentists Announces a New Podcast Series “The Polished Practice”

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TAMPA, Fla. (PRWEB)

The Professional Protector Plan® for Dentists (PPP), a division of Protector Plans, announces the release of its podcast, “The Polished Practice.” Hosted by PPP’s Risk Management Director, Dr. Anthony E. Chillura, the podcast aims to help dentists reduce liability in their practices by covering some of the profession’s trending topics. The podcast episodes can currently be accessed on the Protector Plan website under “PPP Podcast” in the menu, as well Breaker, Radio Public, and Spotify.

“We are introducing this series of podcasts to help identify, evaluate, contain and reduce potential risk and liability to patients,” says Dr. Chillura. “We will address situations such as abandonment, patient discharge, patient refunds, supervised neglect, patient compliance, HIPAA regulations and more. Our goal is to support high-quality dental care while incorporating risk management systems to avoid litigation and risk.”

The PPP has been insuring dentists and dental practices for more than 50 years by offering a complete package policy including professional liability, general liability, employment practices liability and property coverage; a unique grouping of coverages that is unmatched in the U.S. marketplace. The foundation of the PPP was based on the philosophy that dentists should not only have complete insurance protection, but they should also have the tools necessary to minimize exposures to claims and unexpected dental incidents.

A trailblazer in the dental market since 1969, the program includes comprehensive insurance solutions, risk management benefits and claims services. Proven to be a recognized leader within the industry, 19 state and local Dental Associations across the country currently recommend the PPP. The program is offered by exclusive agents across the U.S. who specialize in dental malpractice insurance with an average tenure of 21 years with the PPP program.

About Professional Protector Plan for Dentists®

Through their network of specialized agents, the PPP has been serving dentists nationwide since 1969. This comprehensive insurance program was developed specifically for the dental practice. The plan is offered in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and insures approximately 30,000 dentists nationwide.

The Professional Protector Plan for Dentists® is a division of Protector Plans, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brown & Brown, Inc. For more information on the insurance products for dentists and risk management services the PPP has to offer, visit our website at protectorplan.com.

Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm, providing risk management solutions to individuals and businesses. With more than 80 years of proven success and thousands of teammates, we offer knowledge you can trust and strive to deliver superior customer service. For more information, please visit bbinsurance.com.

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