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Jennifer Winward Joins the YMCA of San Diego County Board of Directors

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Jennifer Winward addressing families at a YMCA College Readiness program kick-off event in San Ysidro

“She brings a depth of experience and insight that we believe will add significant value to the expansion of the Y’s college readiness program, impacting teens throughout San Diego.” – Baron Herdelin-Doherty, President & CEO of the YMCA of San Diego County


SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)

The YMCA of San Diego County, the nation’s largest Y association, announced Dr. Jennifer Winward has joined the organization’s corporate board of directors. She will be a member of the Community Support Services committee.

“We are thrilled to add Jennifer to the Y board,” said Baron Herdelin-Doherty, President & CEO of the YMCA of San Diego County. “She brings a depth of experience and insight that we believe will add significant value to the expansion of the Y’s college readiness program, impacting teens throughout San Diego.”

Winward is the Founder and CEO of Winward Academy, an award-winning, San Diego-based ed-tech company. She is also a renowned instructor at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and a 20-year veteran of high school tutoring. Winward earned her Ph.D. with a dual emphasis in Neuroscience and Developmental Neuropsychology from UC San Diego. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and graduated summa cum laude with highest distinction honors.

“I am honored to join the Y corporate board in San Diego and to support the Y’s mission to be more than ‘gym and swim,” said Dr. Winward. “The Y is uniquely positioned to make a meaningful, measurable impact in our community, and I couldn’t be more excited to work with the team to scale this impact.”

Winward has been widely recognized for her academic success, published research, and service efforts with awards from the President of the United States, the California State Assembly, Rotary International, the Marin County School Administrator Association, the American Psychological Association, and the National Science Foundation.

She was recently honored as San Diego’s most influential education leader, as Top 40 Under 40 in San Diego, as Top 35 Under 35 nationally, and as a Top 5 Female Entrepreneur in IT. She is a sought-after thought leader and has been interviewed by national outlets like Forbes and Entrepreneur.

About the YMCA of San Diego County

The YMCA of San Diego County is the largest Y Association in the nation serving nearly 500,000 San Diego County residents and employing more than 5,500 people. Through a variety of programs and services focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y unites men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. The YMCA of San Diego County is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through the development of the spirit, mind and body. Visit http://www.ymcasd.org to find your local YMCA or call (858) 292-YMCA (9622).

About Winward Academy

Test success, college success, and life success – they all begin at Winward Academy, a research-based, student-centered learning platform for the ACT, SAT, math class, and college applications. Winward Academy applies a scientific approach to customize learning for each student, enabling growth for students of all levels and learning styles. Winward Academy is a team of passionate adolescent learning researchers committed to thoughtfully developing curriculum that improves learning, retention, and test performance – building confidence for life. Winward Academy curriculum is used by students at home, by teachers in the classroom, and by charities in after-school and summer programs. For more information on Winward Academy, see winwardacademy.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

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Birk Manufacturing Set to Make Its Presence Felt at MD&M West 2020

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Birkmfg at MD&M West 2020

We have been attending this expo for several years now. Our eagerness to learn and respond to the changing market trends, increasing interests in technology, and overwhelming response to our products has been a major drive for us.


ANAHEIM, Calif. (PRWEB)

Birk Manufacturing, which specializes in the design and manufacture of thermal systems for the medical industry, has announced its participation at the MD&M West Expo 2020. This is North America’s biggest medical device technology trade show, which will be held at Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, from February 11 to 13, 2020. Birk Manufacturing will be exhibiting at booth #2860.

Birk Manufacturing will be exhibiting its existing product lines and showcasing new product advancements while members of the engineering team share their knowledge with clients and prospects at its booth. The company provides custom heaters for medical devices and allied applications. These heaters are made from made from Kapton® polyimide film and are widely used in blood analyzers, hemostasis management, surgical tool assemblies, and so on. Birk Manufacturing possesses vast engineering expertise and helps users throughout the stages of manufacturing. This has helped customers reduce lead times, overall costs, and vendors.

“We are happy to be part of this prestigious event that is entering its 35th year. As every year, this year the event is expected to draw more than 20,000 attendees and 2,000 visitors. This attendance provides us an opportunity to present our best products and engineering capabilities before the right audience,” stated Birk Manufacturing’s CEO, Michael Mattox. “We have been attending this expo for several years now. Our eagerness to learn and respond to the changing market trends, increasing interests in technology, and overwhelming response to our products has been a major drive for us. It is a well-known fact that the expo attracts engineers, OEMs, and other industry personnel. We are looking forward not only to meeting them, but also to helping them with their thermal issues.”

MD&M West 2020 is one of the most popular and largest medical design and manufacturing events of its type in the world. The event attracts seasoned executives, engineers specializing in different areas of medical device manufacturing, R&D engineers, quality and process engineers, C-suite executives, and so on. This year, the event will have two new features – the MD&M West Innovation Lab and the Medtech Wall. The Innovation Lab promises to offer insights on some engaging cutting-edge technologies. The Medtech Wall will take attendees down memory lane, showcasing 40 years of medtech innovations. MD&M West also attracts suppliers and experts from other related industries, such as aerospace, semiconductors, and defense. The event provides opportunities to expand beyond our industries and find solutions to challenging problems.

About Birk Manufacturing

Based in East Lyme, Connecticut, Birk Manufacturing has been designing and manufacturing thermal solutions for its medical industry clients since 1989. The company combines its vast experience and engineering expertise to create and deliver quality-driven thermal solutions for market-leading medical devices. All design, manufacturing, and testing are conducted at its well-equipped 36,000-sq.ft. facility at East Lyme. As a leading manufacturer of thermal solutions for the medical industry among others, the company is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality. Certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485,AS9100, ITAR UL, and CSA are an attestation of its quality. For more information, please visit Birk’s website at https://www.birkmfg.com.

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CityLife Health and Jefferson Health form a Strategic Partnership to Improve Health Outcomes of Medicaid Recipients in Philadelphia

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CityLife Health enters strategic partnership with Jefferson Health

CityLife Health enters into a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Jefferson Health

CityLife Health joins a leading, innovative health system along the value-based care journey, collaborating across multiple departments to address health disparities of vulnerable populations.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB)

CityLife Health, a Medicaid value-based care provider building a scalable platform to address access, quality and cost for Medicaid populations in low-income, urban communities has entered into a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Jefferson Health. CityLife partners with Medicaid managed care organizations and local health systems to engage members, align providers, close gaps-in-care, assess social determinants of health and behavioral health, while improving access to care.

“The magnitude of our partnership with Jefferson Health and participation in the execution of its Medicaid strategy is critical to the launch of CityLife Health. We join a leading, innovative health system along the value-based care journey, collaborating across multiple departments to address health disparities of vulnerable populations,” says Tim Petrikin, CEO of CityLife Health. “Importantly, this model can transition to health systems and communities across the country.”

CityLife and its health plan and health system partners meet Medicaid recipients where they are, in their community, when they want care, unscheduled and often after hours or on weekends. The key to CityLife’s success is turning a walk-in visit into an opportunity to assess social determinants of health, behavioral health, and importantly address quality gaps-in-care.

“Jefferson Health’s strategic partnership, beginning with a Clinical Affiliation Agreement and co-location of a CityLife Health clinic at Jefferson Frankford Hospital, is completely aligned with Jefferson’s mission and vision; including its participation in the Medicaid Transformation Project,” says Dr. Katherine Behan, Senior Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer. “Importantly, this initiative focuses on addressing health disparities across ZIP codes within the Philadelphia region. We can’t effectively address those disparities in the emergency department or without community-based care resources designed to meet the consumer’s needs. We look forward to further collaboration with CityLife Health’s platform as Jefferson adds to its portfolio of care delivery and population health resources.”

CityLife Health leverages technology to engage Medicaid recipients, enabling its care team members to optimize every visit, coordinate with primary care physicians and specialists, and communicate with health plan and health system partners. Its technology partners, combined with its proprietary data platform, provide a longitudinal view of Medicaid recipients in low-income, urban communities.

  • Alternative Access: Provide an emergency department alternative for low-acuity, non-emergent visits and outreach; and, provide adult and pediatric visits for Medicaid recipients without a visit to a primary care physician in the past year.

  • Care Coordination: Close gaps-in-care and assess social determinants of health and behavioral health at every visit.

  • Care Management: Support complex condition management for highly prevalent conditions that lend themselves to self-management with proactive support, such as, diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and prenatal care.

  • Value-Based Care: Build an aligned, proactive platform that improves health outcomes and lowers costs, so health system partnerships can be successful along the value-based journey through alternative payment models, including risk.

“Access is foundational to value-based care success,” according to Petrikin. “You can’t close quality gaps-in-care until you close gaps-in-access to care. A combination of too few primary care physicians, often with closed panels to new Medicaid recipients; and few, if any, urgent care or retail clinic alternatives means emergency departments are often the only accessible options for primary care in low-income, urban communities.”

CityLife Health continues to build on its early success with clinics in North and West Philadelphia and plans to open a clinic in Northeast Philadelphia on the campus of Jefferson Frankford Hospital in the first quarter of 2020. The company’s clinics serve members of Health Partners Plans, Keystone First and Aetna Better Health in the Philadelphia region. CityLife recently expanded to New Jersey with the opening of a clinic in the Central Ward of Newark in August of 2019.

About CityLife Health

Launched in 2018, CityLife Health is building a platform for Medicaid value-based care success by meeting the needs of Medicaid consumers in low-income, urban communities. CityLife is addressing access, cost and quality needs of its customers – Medicaid managed care organizations – and partnering with health systems to provide lower cost, alternative access to the emergency department and align resources under alternative payment models.

For more information about CityLife Health, visit http://www.citylifehealth.com. Follow us on social media at Twitter.com/CityLifeHealth and Facebook.com/CityLifeHealth/.

About Jefferson Health

Jefferson Health, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, is reimagining health care in the greater Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey. Jefferson’s dedicated team of doctors, nurses, health professionals and staff provides a range of primary to highly-specialized care through 14 hospitals (seven are Magnet®-designated by the ANCC for nursing excellence), more than 40 outpatient and urgent care locations, the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Magee Rehabilitation and the JeffConnect® telemedicine program. For 2019-2020, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals is ranked among the nation’s best hospitals in eight specialties by U.S. News & World Report. Jefferson Health’s mission is to improve the lives of patients in the communities it is privileged to serve through safe, effective, equitable, compassionate care.

For more information about Jefferson Health, visit http://www.jeffersonhealth.org.

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ActiveKidMD Physician Named Physician of Excellence for Pediatric Sports Medicine

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“I want to recognize and thank my patients and their families along with my staff and colleagues for trusting me to be their partner in healthcare.”


ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB)

ActiveKidMD is pleased to announce that for the fifth consecutive year, Dr. Chris Koutures, MD, FAAP, has been named an Orange County Physician of Excellence for Pediatric Sports Medicine by the Orange County Medical Association and Orange Coast Magazine. This distinction was awarded to Dr. Koutures on January 29, 2020 at a reception in Costa Mesa, Calif.

“I want to recognize and thank my patients and their families along with my staff and colleagues for trusting me to be their partner in healthcare,” said Dr. Koutures. “Blending pediatrics and sports medicine allows me to address the medical, bone/joint, and emotional needs of my patients. I strive to cover important details, such as sleep and nutrition, and enjoy reaching out to colleagues to build comprehensive teams that meet the individual needs of each patient.”

Dr. Koutures is a dual board-certified pediatric and sports medicine specialist at ActiveKIdMD in Anaheim Hills, California where he has been in practice for over 20 years with his board-certified general pediatric associate, Keith Gladstien, MD. Dr. Gladstien and Dr. Koutures offer an individualized approach to general pediatric and sports medicine care that enhances the health and knowledge of patients and their families in Orange County, California. The ActiveKidMD staff has over 70 years of experience and strives to develop strong relationships with patients and families. ActiveKidMD takes pride on personalized service, respecting patient time, and having the privilege of watching families grow and develop.

Both Dr. Gladstien and Dr. Koutures are on staff at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange and Dr. Koutures has staff privileges at CHOC Children’s Hospital of Orange County as is a member of the CHOC Sports Medicine and Sport Concussion Programs.

In addition to his work at ActiveKidMD, Dr. Koutures is also a head medical team physician for the USA Volleyball Men’s and Women’s National Teams that are preparing for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games. Dr. Koutures served as the USA Volleyball and Table Tennis team physician for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games. Recently, Dr. Koutures was been selected by US Figure Skating to work with emerging and elite-level figure skaters as part of their National Provider Network.

Dr. Koutures has also part of the California State University, Fullerton Titan family for over 15 years as the head medical team physician for intercollegiate athletics and the medical director for the Athletic Training Education Program.

With special interest in dance and performing arts medicine, Dr. Koutures is a dance medicine specialist consultant for the Chapman University Department of Dance and the American Ballet Theater Gillespie School of Dance.

Dr. Koutures enjoys sharing important information on pediatrics and sports medicine in the exam room, by teaching residents and students, giving local and national presentations, and with regular updates on his blog. He is also a regular contributor to BackstageSoCal.com, ParentingOC, and Volleyballmag.com.

About the Physician of Excellence Program

The Orange County Medical Association (OCMA) Board, when venturing into the Physicians of Excellence (POE) program, recognized the fact that all physicians meet a standard of excellence simply by the fact that they have completed the training and education necessary to become medical doctors. However, there are some who go above and beyond in serving their profession and patients, and as a result, the OCMA Board believed that by creating the POE program it would be able to recognize and honor those physicians.

Now in its fifteenth year, the POE program has become recognized as a fair and unbiased selection process identifying those physicians in the community who have exhibited the skills, training and commitment to their patients and the community to stand out above their peers as physicians of excellence. While the program certainly doesn’t honor all those in the county who would rightfully qualify, OCMA believes the program does an excellent job of selecting the utmost deserving on a year-to-year basis.

About ActiveKidMD

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Anaheim, Calif., ActiveKidMD is one of the leading pediatric offices in Orange County. With an emphasis on the whole child, ActiveKidMD specializes not only in pediatric medicine, but also in pediatric sports medicine. The website, features an Advice by Sport section. Here a parent will find the answers to many questions related directly to each sport to help keep their player healthy and injury free, and to help a parent identify when to call the doctor if an injury occurs.

For more information, please visit http://www.activekidmd.com/.

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Modere Announces New Product Launches at Annual North American Conference

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Modere Go Fitness Collection

“We believe in creating products that help people get more out of life. Modere GO, RUSH and RECOVER help to maintain the energy and focus needed for results. We are excited about the growth in North America and believe this year will be pivotal in the company’s history.” said Asma Ishaq, Modere CEO


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Modere, a healthy, safe and clean-lifestyle brand of dietary supplements, household and personal-care products with a presence worldwide, today announced the launch of Modere GO™, a cognitive and energy-enhancing drink mix, and two new pre-and-post-workout performance enhancers, Modere RUSH™ and Modere RECOVER™, to a standing room only crowd at the “Envision” Social Retailer Conference (SRC) at the Anaheim Convention Center. The company is experiencing record growth in its North American market, surging to a 70% CAGR (2019 vs 2018), and anticipates greater success with the launch of its new products.

“We believe in creating products that help people get more out of life,” said Asma Ishaq, Modere CEO. “Modere GO, RUSH and RECOVER help to maintain the energy and focus needed to get the results you envision, which is why this year’s conference theme, “Envision,” is so fitting for this launch. We are excited about the growth in North America and believe this year will be a pivotal one in the company’s history.”

Modere GO™, an easy, on-the-go stick pack that mixes with water, provides balanced energy, mental focus and alertness to promote better daily performance. Great for anyone juggling multiple daily responsibilities, GO™ supports healthy cognitive function by increasing the synthesis and release of acetylcholine. It enhances attention and focus with caffeine from green tea extract and delivers 25 vitamins, minerals and other support nutrients. Modere GO™ comes in three tantalizing flavors, Acai Pomegranate, Fruit Punch, and Orange Pineapple, all of which are keto-friendly and sugar, dairy, and gluten-free.

Modere RUSH™ and Modere RECOVER™ are pre-and-post-workout performance enhancers designed for weekend warriors and professional athletes alike. They are also available in easy-to-carry, direct-dose stick packs. RUSH’s unique blend of amino acids, standardized beetroot juice, beta-alanine, and niacin work synergistically to boost energy and motivation prior to exercise and to enhance physical performance during activity. RUSH™ is vegan, keto-friendly, sugar, dairy, soy, and gluten-free, and NSF-certified.

A perfect complement to RUSH™, Modere RECOVER™ reduces muscle discomfort and fatigue, helps prevent cramping, hydrates, and helps to rebuild muscle post-workout. The exclusive formula delivers L-glutamine and astaxanthin to assist in muscle recovery. Coconut water and electrolytes, including magnesium and sodium, rehydrate and protect against muscle cramping. RECOVERY™ is vegan, keto-friendly, and sugar, dairy, soy, and gluten-free.

The conference also unveiled new packaging for Modere’s Lean Body System™ and the release of the company’s hit weight management supplement, Trim™ Chocolate, in single-serving packets for easy, on-the-go access.

“Envision” SRC 2020 featured former NFL athlete and American Ninja Warrior Anthony Trucks as its keynote speaker. A former foster child and the Founder of Identity Shift, Trucks inspired the audience with stories and advice on how to strive for success and achieve envisioned goals.

About Modere

Modere (http://www.modere.com) offers a category-leading portfolio of live clean lifestyle essentials including beauty and personal care, health and wellness, and household products that are equal parts high-performing and scientifically designed. We believe modern health involves pure nutrition and a clean environment across all our product categories. Modere brings a holistic, live clean approach to well-being, and our products reflect a commitment to excellence and innovation with tested formulas proven around the globe. The recipient of multiple third-party validations, our line includes products that are US EPA Safer Choice-approved, EWG Verified™, NSF Certified and gray-water appropriate. The company is a proud supporter of Vitamin Angels®.

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Ten Performance Offers Velvet Antler Extract Products, A Superfood With Health, Fitness and Medicinal Benefits

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OLDSMAR, Fla. (PRWEB)

Shayne Sallee, a personal trainer for 13 years, on a plant-based diet for 11 years, purchased Ten Performance after personally experiencing the life-changing benefits of Velvet Antler Extract (VAE) products.

In speaking about why he made the leap to purchase Ten Performance, Shayne Sallee states “After a year of being vegan I felt good but didn’t feel like my body was recovering like it did in the past. I was training with a lot of volume and it seemed to take me longer to recover. My co-worker told me about a product that comes from the antler of deer. The more research I did the more comfortable I felt about the product. So, I started using VAE and within a month I couldn’t believe how fast I was recovering. I felt like I was in my 20’s again.”

VAE is very common in traditional Chinese medicine and has been used to treat and relieve health complications such as arthritis and immune system failures for over 2000 years. Today, the extract is gaining popularity thanks to its numerous health benefits, and is used to alleviate muscle strains, high blood pressure, and help athletic performance.

As an ethical, plant-based consumer, it was very important to Shayne that VAE (or anything he consumed) did not harm animals in any way. Ten Performance health and fitness products are humanely and ethically sourced from farm-raised elk in Idaho. The elk are not harmed in any way during the extraction, and a veterinarian is present to oversee the entire process to ensure that special care is always taken with the animals. Once the raw material is extracted it is freeze-dried within minutes to lock in the freshness, and then shipped directly to Ten Performance’s FDA-compliant bottling facility in Florida.

When asked about the benefits he has personally experienced with VAE, Shayne says “I am getting most of the vitamins and minerals I would be getting from steak or milk without harming any animals. I have also eliminated cholesterol and calories that come from eating animal proteins. This product has changed my life for the best, and that’s why, when the opportunity popped up, I purchased Ten Performance without hesitation, because I know our products can help people.”

More About Ten Performance Health Supplements:

Ten Performance makes the cleanest performance products on the market for more than 10 years. To do this they source the highest-quality, all-natural raw ingredients from across the globe. Ten Performance believes in purity; all of their supplements are non-GMO, and have absolutely no binders, fillers, harsh chemicals, or other unwanted ingredients.

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San Jose, CA Dentist, Dr. Amir HagShenas, Provides Same-Day Dental Crowns Using CEREC Technology

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Dentist, Dr. Amir HagShenas, Offers Same-Day Dental Crowns in San Jose, CA

Dr. HagShenas put me under, which was fantastic. I was out for most of the treatment, and I had no pain afterward.


San Jose, CA (PRWEB)

Highly experienced dentist, Dr. Amir HagShenas of San Jose, CA, is spreading awareness of CEREC technology, which allows patients to receive a complete dental crown treatment all in one day. With CEREC technology, patients experience an increase in comfort and efficiency when getting a dental crown. Dr. HagShenas and his team offer this revolutionary same-day treatment at their practice, Silicon Valley Smile Solutions.

The CEREC system creates dental crowns through a fully digital process. This technology can provide patients with partial crowns, full crowns, and veneers that look like natural teeth and are designed to blend in with the smile. Plus, because the CEREC process is fully digital, there is no need for bulky impression trays or messy impression material. This means patients do not suffer from gag reflex or jaw aches in preparation for their dental crowns.

With CEREC, Dr. HagShenas simply scans a patient’s teeth using an intraoral camera. From the images he captures, a dental crown is digitally designed entirely on a computer. The crown is manufactured via the CEREC dental milling machine at the dentist’s office in under an hour and the patient is fitted with their new tooth in the same visit. CEREC technology creates extremely personalized and well-fitting restorations. Once Dr. HagShenas places the crown, if properly maintained through regular dental visits, it can last over a decade.

Although many fear that it is painful to have a crown put on a tooth, patients at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions boast about the comfort and kindness Dr. HagShenas displays at every visit. For those nervous about going to the dentist, he offers sedation dentistry to ease any treatment. “I’m very scared of pain,” Serena, a patient of Dr. HagShenas, explains while recalling her dental crown treatment with sedation dentistry. “Dr. HagShenas put me under, which was fantastic. I was out for most of the treatment, and I had no pain afterward.”

Dr. HagShenas prides himself on keeping the most advanced technology in his office. In addition to CEREC, Dr. HagShenas has invested in a full mouth cone beam CT scanner, BIOLASE® laser dentistry, the latest intra-oral scanning and digital technology, as well state-of-the-art HD intraoral cameras. This technology allows Dr. HagShenas to provide patients with the highest level of care and most accurate results, whether he’s placing dental crowns or full arch dental implants.

Those with damaged teeth who are looking for dental crowns in the San Jose, CA area can connect with Dr. HagShenas for a consultation by visiting http://www.svsmilesolutions.com or calling 408-377-5134.

About the Dentist

Silicon Valley Smile Solutions offers full-service dentistry in San Jose, CA. Dr. Amir HagShenas has been practicing dentistry for nearly 30 years. Dr. HagShenas received his doctorate in dental surgery degree from the University of Minnesota, where he has since been honored with the Irwin A. Epstein Award for Excellence in Endodontics, among other numerous accomplishments. Every year, Dr. HagShenas completes many hours of continuing education in implant and surgical dentistry, far above the requirements mandated by the Dental State Board of California. His motive: “I am committed to help my patients to receive the very best in dentistry.” Dr. HagShenas and his team at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions are dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest dental technologies in order to provide the highest quality of care for patients undergoing treatments like full arch dental implants. Skilled in numerous areas of dental treatments, Dr. HagShenas is particularly passionate about providing long-lasting, full arch dental implant treatments that are, in many cases, available in just one office visit. It is Dr. HagShenas’ goal to form lasting connections with every patient built on trust, partnership, and compassion. To learn more about Dr. HagShenas and the services offered at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions visit http://www.svsmilesolutions.com or call 408-377-5134 to schedule a consultation.

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Farlong Pharmaceutical Completes Three-Year Clinical Trial to Determine Effects of Farlong NotoGinseng™

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WALNUT, Calif. (PRWEB)

Just in time for American Heart Health Month, Farlong Pharmaceutical, a vertically integrated, plant-based ingredient and supplement company, announces the clinical trial results from a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel study on one hundred healthy adults to determine the effect of Farlong NotoGinseng™ (Farlong Ginseng Plus® Panax Notoginseng extract) on cholesterol and blood pressure, conducted December 2016 through June 2019.

The findings of this study demonstrate that Farlong NotoGinseng™ (Farlong Ginseng Plus® Panax Notoginseng extract) supplementation is well tolerated and has a positive influence on reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease by decreasing blood pressure and selectively increasing HDL-C.

Sponsored by Farlong Pharmaceutical and conducted by KGK Science, Inc., the primary objective was the difference in serum LDL-C from baseline to week 12 between Farlong NotoGinseng™ and placebo after 12 weeks of supplementation. The secondary objectives were the difference in serum LDL-C, blood pressure, triglycerides, HDL-C, total cholesterol and in endothelial vasodilation as measured by the EndoPAT from baseline to week eight and week 12 between Farlong NotoGinseng™ and placebo.

Over a 12-week period, the participants were given one serving (two capsules) of the investigational product or placebo to take orally at the same time every day, 30 minutes before a meal for 84 days.

The results showed a significant decrease in serum LDL-C in Farlong NotoGinseng™ group from baseline to week eight. LDL Cholesterol is sometimes called the “bad” cholesterol because a high LDL level leads to a buildup of cholesterol in people’s arteries. There was a slight increase in serum HDL-C following 12 weeks of supplementation with Farlong NotoGinseng™. HDL (high-density lipoproteins) cholesterol is the “good” cholesterol. There were also within-group decreases in both systolic and diastolic blood pressures.

The placebo group had increases in systolic and diastolic blood pressures and a decrease in serum HDL-C. Clinicians suggest that if left unaddressed, these participants may progress to a disease state, and even a small reduction in blood pressure is clinically meaningful in populations at risk for developing cardiovascular diseases.

To review the full clinical study and results, please contact info@farlong.com or (888) 327-5664.

Farlong NotoGinseng™ is designed to help maintain normal health of the cardiovascular system. The capsule consists of highly concentrated pharmaceutical grade Ginseng Plus® Panax Notoginseng extract, containing high potency notoginsenoside R1, ginsenoside Rb1, ginsenoside Rg1, which are the most active components along with other minor ginsenosides, such as ginsenoside Rd, Re, Rb2 and Rg3, ext. to nutritionally support healthy heart function, blood circulation, and performance.

For more than 20 years, Farlong has created products using natural and herbal ingredients to promote a healthy and natural life, focusing on top quality ingredients and ancient Chinese roots. Farlong produces Panax Notoginseng from seed to shelf, beginning at their 6,000-acre GAP farm located in Yunnan Province, where 75% of world’s medicinal botanicals originate from. The geographical area of the farm’s location is known for harvesting specific medicinal Chinese herbs, proven to benefit the health and improvement for a variety of health conditions. Farlong combines traditional processing methods with the most advanced techniques, ensuring that all decoction ingredients are transferred to full-spectrum concentrated ingredients while achieving greater levels of stability and effectiveness.

About Farlong Pharmaceutical:

Since 1998, Farlong Pharmaceutical has combined ancient Oriental medicine and modern technology to create a line of natural and safe products that promote a healthy life. Farlong is a vertically integrated herbal ingredient and supplement company with its own GAP (Good Agricultural Practice) certified cultivation base, cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice), certified manufacturing facilities and distribution channels for its unique and effective ingredients and formulas, including InnerPure® for colon detoxing, Lifeflower® breviscapine for cognitive health, Ginseng Plus® Panax Notoginseng™ extract for heart health and AstaBest™ Astaxanthin for antioxidant nutrition. For more information, visit Farlong.com for supplements and 300+ ingredients, and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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VirTrial Expands Internationally with a Fully Scalable Global Telemedicine Platform and a 31 Country Network of Virtual Trial Capable Research Sites

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Our VCM platform and network of trained research professionals provide a unique opportunity for sponsors and CROs to develop more expansive studies than what has been possible in the past.


SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB)

VirTrial today announced its international expansion with a newly appointed International Director of Business Development, a network of virtual trial capable research sites across 31 countries, policies supporting GDPR compliance, and product enhancements that support language translation into any left to right reading language.

Recognizing the need to support VirTrial’s customers around the globe, Emil Hoeck has been named International Director of Business Development and will be based in Denmark. Hoeck’s CRO and site background makes him an ideal candidate to manage company interests abroad including strategic customer and site relationships across Europe and new international partnerships.

VirTrial’s Virtual Care Management (VCM) platform is HIPAA, HITECH and Privacy Shield Compliant and VirTrial has implemented policies to support GDPR compliance. The mobile app and web interface can be translated and displayed into any left to right reading language worldwide.

“Clinical research requires collaboration at a global level and the ability to recruit a diverse representation of patients from around the world,” said Mark Hanley, VirTrial CEO. “Our VCM platform and network of trained research professionals provide a unique opportunity for sponsors and CROs to develop more expansive studies than what has been possible in the past.”

VirTrial provides free ‘Virtual Trial Capable’ training for any interested clinical research site globally and has certified more than 1000 clinical research professionals across 31 countries.

About VirTrial

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RMA of Connecticut Announces Doctorate Achievements for Dr. Amy Matton and Dr. Elaine Malin in the Area of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

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RMA of Connecticut Acupuncturists Dr. Amy Matton, DACM, L.Ac. and Dr. Elaine Malin, DACM, L.Ac. receive Doctorate degrees.

RMA of Connecticut Acupuncturists Dr. Amy Matton, DACM, L.Ac. and Dr. Elaine Malin, DACM, L.Ac. receive Doctorate degrees from Pacific College of Health and Science.

“We want to congratulate and acknowledge Dr. Amy Matton and Dr. Elaine Malin for their achievements and dedication in the field of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine,” says Robin Mangieri, CEO of RMA of Connecticut.


NORWALK, Conn. (PRWEB)

RMA of Connecticut, a leading fertility practice whose exceptional quality and care helps couples and individuals grow their family, has announced that Dr. Amy Matton, DACM, L.Ac. and Dr. Elaine Malin, DACM, L.Ac., have received Doctorate degrees in acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science. The doctoral degree focused on increasing clinical skills, patient-centered care, working integratively with Western medicine, and evidence-based practice. As the demand for patient-centered integrative care in the field of fertility increases, Dr. Matton and Dr. Malin will continue to provide patients with natural evidence-based care.

“We want to congratulate and acknowledge Dr. Amy Matton and Dr. Elaine Malin for their achievements and dedication in the field of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine,” says Robin Mangieri, CEO of RMA of Connecticut. “We combine the best science has to offer through our esteemed fertility doctors along with our expansive integrative fertility and wellness programs to provide our patients with the best care all under one roof.”

Acupuncture can increase fertility by lowering stress and anxiety, increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs, and balancing the endocrine system. It can also increase a couple’s chances of conceiving by helping to keep the normal flow of energy unblocked. RMA of Connecticut was involved in a landmark study indicating pre and post embryo transfer laser acupuncture improves embryo implantation rates by up to 15%.

Dr. Amy Matton, DACM, L.Ac. has been providing traditional and laser acupuncture to women undergoing treatment for infertility at RMA of Connecticut for 15 years. She also serves as the Coordinator for the Integrated Fertility and Wellness Programs (IFW) at RMA of Connecticut. She is a graduate of Pacific College of Health and Science with a doctoral degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a licensed acupuncturist and certified herbalist. Dr. Matton’s areas of expertise include women’s health and fertility issues, pain management, anxiety, stress, and adjunctive cancer care.

Dr. Elaine M. Malin, DACM, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist and certified herbalist who has worked with RMA of Connecticut patients for seven years. A general practitioner with a broad range of experience, Dr. Malin has specialized training and experience in women’s health issues including fertility and pregnancy, as well as in treating anxiety, stress, and their physical manifestations.

RMA of Connecticut is a leader in integrated fertility and wellness with an emphasis on the mind, body, and spirit, which boosts overall health, improves success rates, and enhances the patient experience. To learn more, visit RMACT.com.

About RMA of Connecticut

RMA of Connecticut is a leader in fertility care, specializing in a range of infertility treatments. Our assisted reproductive technologies (ART) include intrauterine insemination (IUI), in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT). RMA of Connecticut is Fairfield County’s largest fertility clinic and egg donation center. Through RMA of Connecticut’s Integrated Fertility and Wellness Center, we offer nutrition counseling, individual and couples psychological counseling, acupuncture and yoga, as well as financing and support services for our patients going through infertility treatment.

Our internationally recognized Gay Parents To Be® program at RMA of Connecticut specializes in LGBTQ family building. For the last three years, RMA of Connecticut has been recognized as a Leader in Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign.

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