Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists of Howell Michigan provide Wound Care Specialist & Doctor Services in Livingston County

Thank you for making us your choice in Howell Michigan & Brighton Michigan for wound care, we have been working hard to keep your costs low, avoid any type of surgery, and get you healed as soon as possible!

HOWELL, Mich. (PRWEB)
January 28, 2020

Advanced foot and ankle specialists of Howell, Michigan and Brighton Michigan have been performing foot and ankle wound care for over 20+ years in Livingston County. This medical practice includes four hospital trained podiatrists and wound doctors available to help patients with foot and ankle ulcer or wound needs.

Many people are not aware that podiatrists treat foot and ankle wounds. The truth is that most chronic wounds occur on the area of the foot and ankle. Common types are diabetic foot ulcers, venous insufficiency ulcers, lymphedema ulcers and ulcers related to peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy is the decrease in sensation throughout the legs, the toes and foot. This can lead to damage and wound formation throughout the foot and ankle without the patient realizing that a wound has even developed.

Advanced foot and ankle specialists of Howell, Michigan and Brighton Michigan pride themselves on providing comprehensive the care and working as a multispecialty team. The four doctors at this practice are on staff at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Livingston, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Brighton, and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor. Working as part of this large multi-disciplined team, they can work with internal medicine doctors, primary care doctors, endocrinologists and vascular surgery specialist to provide comprehensive care. This ensures that patients get award-winning and comprehensive care for their foot and ankle wound and ulcer.

Advanced foot and ankle specialists have four different doctors within their practice: Dr. Tom Biernack, Dr. John Stevelinck, Dr. Marc Bonanni and Dr. Danielle Meyka-Blanchard. All four of the foot doctors are on staff at St. Joseph Mercy hospitals. They pride themselves on serving Livingston County and Washtenaw County. Patients can find them at all major emergency rooms, and inpatient hospitals through the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital System.

In the past podiatrists were simply office-based clinicians, but now are all medical school and residency trained physicians. All four doctors have spent four years of medical school, and at least three years in a hospital-based surgical residency. The doctors’ credentials include Harvard residency training and have even some have completed specialized fellowships in diabetic wound care and treatment. The doctors at Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists are well trained, and their credentials show their experience! Advanced Foot & Ankle Specialists have been awarded as a great choice in Livingston County!

Dr. Tom Biernacki states “We are so thankful to be your choice for wound care in Livingston County! It is such an honor to be recognized as a great choice, the number one goal is to take great care of people’s foot and ankle problems, with as little surgery as possible, and for as little cost as possible. We emphasize getting people better as quickly as possible, and it looks like we are starting to really make a difference. Thank you, Livingston County, Howell, Michigan and Brighton Michigan!”

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A new system from Draper uses artificial intelligence to improve the predictability of CT scans to detect and diagnose lung cancer. (Credit: Shutterstock.)

“Draper is developing a way to use AI and deep learning to improve detection and diagnosis of lung cancer by creating AI systems that work in concert with radiologists to focus attention on difficult-to-find lesions that otherwise might be missed,” said Andrew Berlin at Draper.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (PRWEB)
January 27, 2020

An estimated 228,150 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer every year—one every four minutes—making it one of the most common cancers. It also one of the deadliest cancers. The high mortality rate associated with lung cancer is in part because its symptoms become apparent only after the cancer is already at an advanced stage.

Andrew Berlin at Draper believes artificial intelligence may be the solution to improving those odds. “CT screening has the potential to dramatically reduce the number of cancer-related deaths, but radiologists are eager to minimize the ambiguity in screening for cancer as they work through large volumes of CT scans,” Berlin said. “Draper is developing a way to use AI and deep learning to improve detection and diagnosis of lung cancer by creating AI systems that work in concert with radiologists to focus attention on difficult-to-find lesions that otherwise might be missed.”

Berlin works on a team that specializes in an area of data science that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve clinical decision-making in healthcare and other fields. Today a radiologist might use AI software to look through hundreds of 2D images within a single CT scan to spot cancer. But without a built-in way to identify high priority cases and suspicious regions of the scans, the software may not provide as much support as it could.

“While today’s AI software is often able to identify suspicious findings on images, systems that provide a confidence estimate in their conclusions are very rare,” Berlin said. “This leaves the physicians uncertain when to trust the software—is it certain that a lesion is suspicious, or is it unclear and the software is just making its best guess.”

With his Draper colleagues, Berlin designed a new computer-aided detection and diagnosis system for lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans that not only detects suspicious regions, but also provides the physician with a confidence level in those detection results. The system operates by using a 3D convolutional neural network (CNN) that has been modified to not only classify which regions of a scan look suspicious, but also to calculate how confident the neural network is in its conclusions.

Rebecca Russell, a machine learning scientist at Draper, co-wrote a research paper on the topic with Berlin and Onur Ozdemir. She says that “while lung cancer nodule detection systems are typically designed and optimized on their own, we find that it is important to consider the coupling between detection and diagnosis components. This is the first system to provide not just a diagnosis, but also a measure of confidence in that diagnosis. The measure of confidence has been statistically validated.”

In the future, the authors would like to use visual data displays and biomarkers to help radiologists better understand and interpret computer-aided detection (CADe) and computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) results.

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Spyder CBD Collection

Spyder is the most trusted brand within the ski community, among athletes and active consumers globally and CBD Universe’s topical CBD-infused products are a natural extension for this storied brand.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (PRWEB)
January 27, 2020

CBD Universe, the leading private label manufacturer and distributor in the hemp industry, and Spyder, a globally recognized ski and performance brand, today announced that they have partnered to create a hemp-infused product line built for an active lifestyle.

Spyder is a trusted brand in the sport and active community, known for innovation and quality as well as the official outfitter of the U.S. Ski Team. The new Spyder CBD Collection features a curated assortment of products developed with the needs of the outdoor athlete in mind but is suitable for everyone with an active lifestyle. Each product is infused with CBD (cannabidiol) derived from hemp and combined with ingredients that are tough enough to withstand the elements and may aid in recovery.

The collection includes:

• Soothing Body Lotion – hemp oil’s concentration of essential fatty acids helps moisturizing properties absorb deep into the skin
• Cooling Muscle Balm – infused with menthol, the cooling effect coupled with anti-inflammatory benefits of CBD help to soothe sore muscles
• Hydrating Face Cream – cannabinoids help to improve moisture retention and many report CBD may counteract the free radical damage from improved circulation helping to combat wrinkles
• Rich-Repair Lip Balm – skin on the lips is delicate and needs protection and a hearty dose of moisture to safeguard lips from the sun, wind, and extreme temperatures
• Sunscreen – offers SPF 50 protection and is comprised of mineral elements and zinc; this is one of the first over-the-counter certified CBD sunscreens on the market
• Performance Essentials Travel Set – for the active user on-the-go, the full collection is ready to go in travel-friendly sizes

“Anyone who spends extended periods of time outdoors knows how varying conditions can affect your skin, muscles and joints,” said Justin Pentelute, CEO of CBD Universe. “Spyder is the most trusted brand within the ski community, among athletes and active consumers globally and CBD Universe’s topical CBD-infused products are a natural extension for this storied brand.”

All products are infused with pure cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive compound derived from the hemp plant. Topical application of CBD is increasingly recognized for its effects on reducing skin and muscle inflammation, which may ease pain for active users.

“CBD Universe is a highly-respected pioneer in the industry, and we’re excited to launch the Spyder CBD Collection through this partnership,” said Daniel W. Dienst, Executive Vice Chairman at Authentic Brands Group, owner of Spyder. “This new line of topicals can meet the needs of elite Olympic athletes, weekend warriors and everyone in between, which creates a great opportunity to bring these world-class products to the market.”

The Spyder CBD Collection is available now at Spyder.CBDUniverse.com, independent CBD stores and sports retailers near you.

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About CBD Universe

CBD Universe, LLC is a large manufacturer and distributor of hemp-derived products located in Englewood, Colorado. CBD Universe’s goal is to provide the highest quality products available in the marketplace. Through their commitment to transparency and ethical responsibility, CBD Universe is transforming a booming industry and building trust among consumers who are eager to tap into the benefits of CBD, phyto-cannabinoids, and hemp.

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Tellus Core is a leading hemp multi-asset investment firm headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. Its mission is to provide quality products to both consumers and supply chain partners while encouraging the hemp industry to offer the finest customer experience. From happy customers to profitable returns, incredible products and unparalleled sales strategies, Tellus Core is committed to succeeding in multiple dimensions in this unique and developing industry, as well as doing their part to encourage professionalism, ethics and organization. For more information, visit http://www.telluscore.com.

About Spyder

Spyder is one of the world’s most recognizable and credible outdoor sportswear brands. Focused on enhancing the ski experience both on and off the mountain, Spyder prides itself on its advanced technical composition and style. As the official outfitter for the U.S. Ski Team for over 30 years, Spyder offers technical ski, fitness, swim and lifestyle apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. The highly sought-after brand is available in over 140 direct-to-consumer retail outposts globally as well as department stores, sporting goods stores and specialty retailers throughout North America, Europe, Middle East, South Korea and China.

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About Authentic Brands Group

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development, marketing and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of global media, entertainment and lifestyle brands. Headquartered in New York City, ABG elevates and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. Its brands have a global retail footprint in more than 100,000 points of sale across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, mass and e-commerce channels and more than 5,000 freestanding stores and shop-in-shops around the world.

ABG is committed to transforming brands by delivering compelling product, content, business and immersive experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms and emerging media. ABG’s portfolio of iconic and world-renowned brands generates more than $10 billion in annual retail sales and includes Marilyn Monroe®, Mini Marilyn®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O’Neal®, Sports Illustrated®, Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Nautica®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Vince Camuto®, Herve Leger®, Judith Leiber®, Barneys New York®, Frederick’s of Hollywood®, Nine West®, Frye®, Jones New York®, Louise et Cie®, Sole Society®, Enzo Angiolini®, CC Corso Como®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Taryn Rose®, Bandolino®, Misook®, 1.STATE®, CeCe®, Chaus®, Spyder®, Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Volcom®, Airwalk®, Vision Street Wear®, Above The Rim®, Hind®, Thomasville®, Drexel® and Henredon®.

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