Drs. Kenneth and Jonathan Nash Join Dental Implant Intensive in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

An implant stands on its own. It replaces a missing tooth and can be restored with a crown or bridge without injuring the adjacent teeth at all.

VICKSBURG, Miss. (PRWEB)
January 27, 2020

Respected dentists, Drs. Kenneth and Jonathan Nash recently participated in Implant Seminars’ three-day intense hands-on experience with live patients in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The dentists performed advanced dental procedures on underprivileged patients under the experienced guidance of Dr. Arun K. Garg. Drs. Nash routinely perform surgery for dental implants to replace missing teeth in Vicksburg, MS, and were able to further their experience in the treatment during this three-day experience.

“An implant stands on its own. It replaces a missing tooth and can be restored with a crown or bridge without injuring the adjacent teeth at all,” says Dr. Kenneth Nash. “Providing this solution to the patients in the Dominican Republic who had missing and failing teeth helped make a huge impact in their life.”

During the Implant Seminars’ live-patient hands-on experience, Drs. Nash were given the opportunity to perform a variety of advanced procedures on patients who were missing teeth or had severe oral problems. The experience complements the Dental Implant Continuum™ the dentists took with Implant Seminars in the fall and furthers their education and training in the procedure. Some of the maxillofacial medical procedures the pair of dentists performed included dental implant placement, block grafts, bone blocks, sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, ramus blocks and more. In just three days, all participants of the experience were able to place over 30 dental implants for residents of the Dominican Republic.

Dental implants are a life changing treatment for many people as they permanently replace failing or missing teeth with a lifelong solution. Dental implants mimic the look and function of natural teeth and provide patients with virtually 99 percent restoration of biting and chewing power, as well as a natural and confident smile. The procedure consists of placing a titanium post into the jawbone and restoring it with a dental crown or bridge that blends in seamlessly with the surrounding teeth and gums. For the citizens of the Dominican Republic, and all over the world, dental implants can assist in improved confidence and enhance career opportunities in the future. During this experience, the dental implants and surgeries were provided at no cost.

Dental implants are just one of many procedures that Drs. Nash offer at their practice, Nash Family Dentistry. The practice also specializes in cosmetic dentistry and laser dentistry for a more minimally invasive approach to care. Patients who experience dental anxiety or fear can also benefit from sedation including oral sedation, nitrous oxide and even IV sedation. Sedation dentistry helps block sensations of discomfort or anxiety during any dental procedure.

Those with failing or missing teeth in Vicksburg, MS who are interested in learning more about Nash Family Dentistry or who need dental implants are encouraged to call 601-634-1812 or visit http://www.vicksburgdentist.com to schedule an appointment.

About the Dentists

Nash Family Dentistry is a general practice offering personalized dental care for patients in Vicksburg, MS. Dr. Kenneth Nash, Dr. Jonathan Nash and their team provide patients with the latest in dental technology in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Drs. Nash offer a variety of services including laser dentistry, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry services, among others. To learn more about the services offered at Nash Family Dentistry please visit the website at http://www.vicksburgdentist.com or call 601-634-1812 to schedule an appointment.

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Guest and employees at the opening of the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation at Kessler Foundation.

“Today marks a turning point in spinal cord injury research,” said Rodger DeRose, president and CEO of Kessler Foundation. “We are confident that our investment in the Reynolds Center will reap returns that will forever alter the world’s perspective of spinal cord injury.”

EAST HANOVER, N.J. (PRWEB)
January 27, 2020

More than 200 attendees witnessed the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Tim and Caroline Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation at Kessler Foundation in West Orange on January 24.

The Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation, which is dedicated to restoring function to people with paralysis, occupies an 11,000 sq. ft. addition to the West Orange Campus shared by Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. The Center, which provides space for more than 50 researchers, houses five specialized laboratories equipped with the latest technologies. This new facility is named in honor of Tim and Caroline Reynolds of New Jersey, whose philanthropy supports advances in spinal cord injury research.

Gail Forrest, PhD, a leading scientist in the application of electrical stimulation in spinal cord injury research, serves as director of the Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation, and Steven Kirshblum, MD, as co-director. Dr. Kirshblum is senior medical officer and director of the Spinal Cord Injury Program at Kessler Institute, chief academic officer for the Select Medical Rehabilitation Division, chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and chief medical officer at Kessler Foundation.

Among those in attendance were First Lady of New Jersey Tammy Murphy, U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill of the 11th Congressional District (NJ), Senator Tom Kean Jr. from New Jersey’s 21st Legislative District, Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce from the 7th Legislative District, Tim and Caroline Reynolds, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, and the leadership and staff of the Foundation and Kessler Institute.

“Today marks a turning point in spinal cord injury research,” said Rodger DeRose, president and CEO of Kessler Foundation. “Based on the work of our scientists and their colleagues, we are confident that our investment in the Reynolds Center will reap returns that will forever alter the world’s perspective of spinal cord injury.” The Reynolds Center will also contribute to New Jersey’s reputation in the scientific community, DeRose emphasized. “Exploring the complexities of paralysis means attracting top talent and competing for federal and state research grants. Thanks to the support of our donors, especially Tim and Caroline Reynolds, we have established the groundwork for success.”

Research in spinal stimulation has been underway for more than a year at the Foundation, where Dr. Forrest’s team is applying spinal stimulation externally, over the area of injury, to improve individuals’ ability to move their arms and legs paralyzed by spinal cord injury. The next step, according to Dr. Forrest, is to apply stimulation directly to the spinal cord, a promising technique called epidural stimulation developed by researchers at the University of Louisville. Researching both methods – transcutaneous and epidural – places the Reynolds Center in the forefront of spinal stimulation research.

“We now know that the spinal cord is not just a conduit for nerve impulses to travel from the brain to end organs, but may have its own inherent abilities,” noted Dr. Kirshblum. “Spinal stimulation can jump start the cord and enable the person to take advantage of those abilities,” he explained. “The Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation allows us take the lead in setting new goals for recovery after spinal cord injury. While improving mobility is one of those goals, it is part of a bigger picture. We will also look at ways to improve spasticity, pain, control of blood pressure, cognition, fatigue, sexual function, and other complications that adversely affect the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury.”

The implications of spinal stimulation research extend beyond those with paralysis and weakness caused by spinal cord injury, according to Dr. Kirshblum. “What we learn here at the Reynolds Center,” he emphasized, “has the potential to help people with other disabling conditions as well.”

To learn more about taking part in a study, write to: ResearchStudies@KesslerFoundation.org.

About Kessler Foundation

Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition, mobility and long-term outcomes, including employment, for people with neurological disabilities caused by diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities. For more information, visit KesslerFoundation.org.

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Lis Epley, VP Operations, East/Central Region

“CCS is growing at a very quick pace and scaling across the country faster than expected. Lis is the perfect person to lead this type of growth and develop a team to sustain it,” said CCS, COO, Victor Hoffmeister.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
January 27, 2020

Controlled Contamination Services is pleased to announce the promotion of Lis Epley as its new VP, Operations for the East/Central Regions. As Vice President of the East/Central Regions, she will be responsible for all of the day-to-day operations of more than 35 states for CCS. Lis has been with CCS since 2015 and has been an integral part of the company’s success and growth since its inception. Prior to joining CCS, Lis worked in the Facility Services space for more than 15 years providing services to a diverse group of clients. Over the past 5 years, Lis has led her team providing high-quality services primarily to customers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, as well as other highly regulated clients.

Lis is a consummate service professional who provides holistic solutions to her clients, builds innovative programs for her customers, trains and develops CCS associates, and ensures enduring, high-value customer relationships. She has developed an operational foundation that continues to build on successful customer relationships and successful partnerships throughout her regions.

“CCS is growing at a very quick pace and scaling across the country faster than expected. Lis is the perfect person to lead this type of growth and develop a team to sustain it,” said CCS, COO, Victor Hoffmeister.

Lis is a mother of four daughters and grandmother to two grandkids. She spends her down-time with family and is guiding two of her daughters through their preparations for their weddings in the near term. Her youngest is a senior in high school and Lis has another daughter starting law school. Her dogs Rosie and Carson (named after Carson Wentz) are her babies. She loves wineries, reading and spending time with her sisters.

About CCS

Controlled Contamination Services is the leading provider of enterprise solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, electronic, semiconductor, manufacturing, high tech, IT, and aerospace and defense industries. CCS provides its clients with comprehensive cleaning, bio-decontamination, as well as a wide array of technical service solutions that exceed the health, safety, and environmental requirements at facilities of any size and use. With more than 27 years of industry and quality knowledge and experts across the US, CCS utilizes an in-depth understanding of FDA regulations and GxP requirements to meet and exceed the most stringent cleaning and decontamination needs. Whether your site is a multi-million square foot facility or a more modest project, CCS is your choice to deliver the highest quality solutions for your environment.

CCS’s Data Center Services Division provides a wide range of specialty cleaning services that included: Data Center Cleaning, Hot Aisle, and Cold Aisle Containment Systems, Water and Leak Detection, Facility Monitoring, Computer Room Cleaning, Post Construction Cleaning, Underfloor Plenum Cleaning, Raised Floor Access Cleaning, Equipment, and Environment Cleaning, Zinc Whisker Testing and Remediation, 7 X 24 Disaster Recovery Services. CCS also offers High-Efficiency Infrastructure Optimization products and services for data center customers who are in need of improved infrastructure cooling, power and monitoring efficiency, and management.

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“With the PercuVision Telehealth Hub and the clinicians staffed by LocumTenens.com who have a wealth of telehealth expertise, urology services will be available to many more patients in greatly expanded service areas.” -Dr.Errol Singh

COLUMBUS, Ohio and ALPHARETTA, Georgia (PRWEB)
January 27, 2020

PercuVision® LLC, developer of the leading integrated telemedicine platform, the DirectVision® DVS-III Telehealth Hub, announced today it has partnered with LocumTenens.com, a prominent physician and advanced practitioner staffing agency, in a pilot program to provide clinical and emergency tele-urology services across the United States. The partnership is expected to improve access to care by extending urology services to urban and rural areas where there are few or no urologists.

According to an American Urology Association survey, the shortage of urology specialists is particularly acute compared with other specialties, with 62 percent of counties in the United States having no practicing urologists. The partnership addresses this pressing need by expanding the geographic practice areas of urologists, allowing clinics and primary care facilities to offer a range of urologic services via telehealth.

As a practicing urologist, PercuVision founder Errol Singh, M.D., F.A.C.S. understands that many patients are unable to access a urologist, but this gap in care can be bridged with virtual medical solutions, such as PercuVision’s DirectVision product line when paired with LocumTenens.com’s expertise in providing telemedicine. The DirectVision products were created to improve patient outcomes by advancing the standard of care through the application of vision technology. “Vision should be the first resort, especially for patients at risk for difficult urinary catheterizations, not the last,” said Singh. “With the PercuVision Telehealth Hub and the clinicians staffed by LocumTenens.com, who have a wealth of telehealth expertise, urology services will be available to many more patients in greatly expanded service areas.”

LocumTenens.com’s clinicians help deliver care to more than seven million patients in over 2,400 healthcare facilities nationwide. The staffing agency has a dedicated telehealth division, led by Director Pamela Ograbisz, DNP, FNP-BC, that creates custom-built workflows and optimizes providers’ tele-urology requirements. Non-urologic providers guided by LocumTenens.com urologists using the PercuVision DirectVision Telehealth Hub can manage urology patients with image-guided instruments for a number of urologic examinations and services, including video interventions and catheter placement.

PercuVision’s Telehealth Hub connects patients with specialists through a built-in video conferencing platform, combined with its DirectVision line of accessories, to support a broad range of medical examinations including:

Live video interventions

•     Urinary catheterization
•     Consultation
•     Endoscopy
•     ENT
•     Dermatology
•     Dentistry

Patient Monitoring

•     Digital stethoscope
•     Blood pressure
•     Pulse oximetry

Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Wyoming are targeted for the pilot study due to the populations and distribution of people who are often many miles from full-service medical centers. The states also provide telehealth parity for reimbursement through their Medicaid programs, or reimbursement at the same rates as in-clinic care. In addition, the states allow out-of-state physicians who have applied for telemedicine permits to practice in their states.

“Access to specialized medical care, particularly within certain regions of the U.S., continues to be a critical issue,” said Chris Franklin, president of LocumTenens.com. “The partnership between PercuVision and LocumTenens.com brings together innovative medical technology, telehealth and specialized staffing solutions in a way that can truly impact people’s lives.”

About PercuVision

PercuVision® LLC’s mission is to improve patient care and safety by applying microfiber-optic bundle technology to common global medical procedures. The DirectVision line of products use patented micro-endoscope technologies to bring vision to blind medical devices. More information on the company can be found by visiting http://www.PercuVision.com.

About LocumTenens.com

LocumTenens.com is a full-service healthcare staffing agency, specializing in the temporary placement of physicians, CRNAs, physician assistants and nurse practitioners at healthcare facilities across the United States. As the industry’s most-visited job board, LocumTenens.com helps healthcare organizations connect with the professionals they need to ensure patients have access to quality care. Founded in 1995, LocumTenens.com is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies. Learn more at http://www.locumtenens.com/about.

For LocumTenens.com media inquiries, please contact Brittany Erskine at berskine@gscommuncations.com.

For PercuVision, media inquiries, please contact Carolina Montes at carolina@medtechmomentum.com.

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Upshoot’s Reboot program is a structured 10-day reset plan, with nearly 100% of meals and snacks being fruits and vegetables.

“We were so inspired to see all the plant-powered recipes, transformation results and success stories from just this one Reboot.” — John Laun, Upshoot’s VP of Marketing & Sales

COSTA MESA, Calif. (PRWEB)
January 28, 2020

On January 8, Upshoot kicked off its inaugural 2020 Community Reboot nationwide to inspire people of all ages and lifestyles to get healthier through plant-powered nutrition, 10 days at a time. The healthy lifestyle brand’s ‘New Year, New Yoú’ marketing campaign targeted the 40% of Americans who set resolutions around January 1, and leveraged the power of social community to support people in achieving their health goals through Upshoot’s popular Reboot program by month’s end.

“We’ve found that tapping into both your own community and our Upshoot community can make all the difference in sticking to a nutrition plan and continuing forward towards your health goals—and we’ve been able to make the entire experience creative, happy and fun,” said Stacy Kennedy, Upshoot’s VP of Programs.

The Reboot is one of Upshoot’s three nutrition programs, powered by their phytonutrient product line of the Phytopúr Shake, Smoothie, Super Drink, and Soup. Built on the foundation of 10,000 plant-powered transformation stories, the Reboot program enables people to follow a structured 10-day reset plan, with nearly 100% of meals and snacks being fruits and vegetables, designed to give them a jump-start into feeling and looking their very best.

The January Community Reboot (Jan 8 – Jan 17) culminated in personal victories—both on and off the scale. Reported feedback included individual weight-loss results ranging from several pounds, to over 10 pounds for some. Those who followed the program’s recommended day-by-day Reboot guidelines consumed over 12 servings of fruits and vegetables each day, which is significantly higher than the daily 2.4 servings Americans get on average.

“We were so inspired to see all the plant-powered recipes, transformation results and success stories from just this one Reboot,” said John Laun, Upshoot’s VP of Marketing & Sales. “In less than 10 days, our Reboot Community Facebook group got nearly 2,000 posts, likes and comments with community members educating, supporting and celebrating each other. Personally, I lost seven pounds on the Reboot and feel amazing.”

Upshoot is currently gearing up for its February Community Reboot (Feb. 3 – Feb. 12), this time joined by internationally recognized plant-powered nutrition advocate and award-winning filmmaker, Joe Cross. Learn more about the Reboot at https://www.upshoot.life/promotions/2020-new-year-new-you/.

About Upshoot:

Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, Upshoot is a healthy lifestyle company on a mission to make plant-powered nutrition accessible to everyone, through programs, products and people. The company’s Phytopúr product line unlocks the power of plants through science and is distributed through an independent national network of Ambassadors who are passionate about helping others create healthier lifestyles. Learn more at upshoot.life and connect @upshootlife. Inquires: press@upshoot.life

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Dr. Kaixuan Liu

When it comes to battling chronic back pain and the spinal disorders that cause it, lasers are not surgeons’ most common – or effective — tool.

WEST ORANGE, N.J. (PRWEB)
January 28, 2020

For Luke Skywalker, a laser sword proved the weapon-of-choice in his fight against the “Empire” in Star Wars, but, when it comes to battling chronic back pain and the spinal disorders that cause it, lasers are not surgeons’ most common – or effective — tool, according to world-renowned spinal surgeon Kaixuan Liu MD, PhD.

“As far as laser spine surgery being some kind of magical procedure that brings instant pain relief, there is no such thing, despite the ballyhoo on the Internet suggesting it’s a minimally-invasive – or even nonsurgical – approach for treating herniated and ruptured spinal discs or spinal stenosis,” says Dr. Liu. He is internationally recognized for his expertise in performing endoscopic spine surgery and serves as medical director of the Atlantic Spine Center, based in New York and New Jersey.

Unlike described “laser surgery,” endoscopic surgery is a proven, minimally invasive procedure that allows the surgeon to work on the spine through a small tubular system or through micro-incisions (incisions about the size of a quarter), with the aid of an inserted endoscopic camera. The camera provides full visualization of the surgical field.

“Endoscopic procedures have revolutionized treatment of neck and back pain. Clinical experience and study show they minimize blood loss, speed recovery, involve less pain, provide long-term relief and improve a patient’s overall quality of life,” says Dr. Liu.

“Because of the magnification that the endoscope provides, an experienced surgeon can use a laser safely during endoscopic surgery to remove scar tissue, adhesions and small, boney growths or to coagulate areas of bleeding.”

“But the laser’s application is confined to cases in which the cause of the patient’s pain is clearly diagnosed and localized. It is not at all useful for repairing and removing major disc herniations (disc ablation), eliminating large bone spurs or stabilizing the spine,” he adds.

Other experts concur. In a report published in a September 2019 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, scientists indicate that “available clinical studies do not show a notable advantage” for laser use in conventional spine surgery and add that the “purported” benefits of lasers, including “reduced inflammation and degeneration,” are “not supported by preclinical research.”

Lasers create a concentrated source of heat that can readily slice through tissue and structures, thereby helping surgeons remove soft tissue or disc material that may be compressing a nerve and causing pain.

However, “the spine comprises a complex system of nerves, muscles, cartilage, ligaments and bone that run its length. For that reason, the surgeon must be absolutely precise in the laser’s use. A spillover of heat can easily damage nearby nerves and other areas of the spine, which is why a low-energy laser – the Holmium YAG laser – is the one most frequently used in spine surgery,” says Dr. Liu.

“A laser is only a tool in the spine surgeon’s arsenal. It is not absolutely essential for ensuring an effective spinal decompression procedure. Many other instruments, oftentimes more appropriate, are available, such as burrs, cutters and graspers.”

Admittedly, the federal Food and Drug Administration has approved laser use for percutaneous disc decompression (PLDD) – a minimally-invasive, nonsurgical, outpatient procedure to treat sciatica caused by milder forms of disc herniation. Sciatica occurs when a herniated disc in the lower back presses on a nerve, resulting in chronic pain and numbness in the lower back and legs. In PLDD, an optic fiber is inserted through a needle that has been guided by X-ray or computed tomography to the ruptured disc. Then, laser energy is sent through the fiber to ablate a small volume of tissue and ease pressure on the nerve.

But, according to Dr. Liu, most spinal experts agree that PLDD is primarily performed in cases that are likely able to resolve on their own without further treatment or in patients who want to avoid immediate surgery and engage in “watchful waiting,” understanding that surgery may be required later to provide long-term relief.

“The takeaway here for patients is that, despite the marketing hype, the usefulness of lasers in actual spinal surgery, except under specific, controlled circumstances, remains undocumented by evidence-based data,” Dr. Liu says. He advises that individuals with spinal problems or chronic back pain consult with credentialed, board-certified spine surgeons or neurosurgeons to carefully weigh their options.

Atlantic Spine Center is a nationally recognized leader for endoscopic spine surgery with several locations in NJ and NYC. http://www.atlanticspinecenter.com, http://www.atlanticspinecenter.nyc

Kaixuan Liu, MD, is a board-certified physician who is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive spine surgery at Atlantic Spine Center.

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