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Kindful Body Launches, Offering Online Eating Disorder Therapy for Californians

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Kindful Body is a collaboration of online eating disorder therapists providing compassionate, trauma-informed care.

By offering counseling using the latest telemental health HIPAA-compliant technology we are able to reach more people throughout California looking for eating disorder support at a more affordable cost.


SAN CARLOS, Calif. (PRWEB)

Kindful Body, a collaboration of skilled clinicians dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care for clients suffering from eating disorders, is now offering online eating disorder therapy throughout California. The new virtual group practice was founded by Marcella Cox, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, who has been practicing for nearly a decade and saw the need to make treatment accessible to Californians struggling with disordered eating and body shame.

“With increasing rates of individuals diagnosed with and seeking treatment for eating disorders, I was overwhelmed with calls for support,” said Marcella Cox, LMFT, founder of Kindful Body. “The urgent need for experienced eating disorder therapists inspired me to expand my practice and start Kindful Body to reach more people looking for help on their recovery journey. By offering counseling using the latest telemental health HIPAA-compliant technology, we are able to reach more people looking for support throughout California and provide support at a more affordable cost.”

Kindful Body works with adults and older adolescents looking to heal from disordered eating, body shame, trauma, and anxiety to deepen their relationship with themselves and others so they can live the lives they desire. As eating disorders affect all aspects of a person’s life and have the highest mortality rate of any mental health illness, Kindful Body collaborates with other outpatient providers, including dietitians, doctors, psychiatrists, and other members of a client’s treatment team. We also continually assess that outpatient video counseling is the appropriate level of care for our clients.

Kindful Body offers treatment for the full range of eating disorders and disordered eating including: binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, orthorexia, compulsive overeating, night eating syndrome, atypical anorexia, and atypical bulimia; as well as related compensatory and compulsive behaviors, such as excessive exercise or anorexia athletica and body image issues.

The Benefits of Online Eating Disorder Counseling

Research has shown that video therapy is just as effective as meeting a therapist in person. Kindful Body video counseling is ideal for Californians who are juggling multiple demands between work and family. By working with a skilled online eating disorder therapist, Kindful Body clients can more easily fit support for recovery, self-care and personal growth into their schedule. By eliminating the travel cost and time of in-person therapy, Kindful Body video counseling makes it it easier for anyone struggling with disordered eating to get the help they need and increase the likelihood of a successful recovery.

“Recovery is a process of self-discovery, befriending yourself, and reclaiming your sense of self and your life—full recovery is possible,” added Marcella Cox. “Working online together, our clients can begin a process that can deepen and enrich their lives, their relationships with others, and (more importantly) with themselves, no matter where they are.”

About Kindful Body

Kindful Body, a collaboration of skilled and experienced clinicians dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care, provides in-person therapy and online eating disorder counseling in California. Our mission at Kindful Body is to help clients to befriend and heal parts of themselves so they can make the changes they desire to live with more balance, authenticity, and ease. To fulfill our mission, we believe it is essential to address behavioral change as well as underlying issues. Overcoming these struggles can provide opportunities for growth and to discover new strengths. Learning to be more self-compassionate is key for recovery, as well as for mental health and well-being. Helping improve the quality of our clients’ relationships with themselves and others ultimately improves the quality of their lives. Our non-pathologizing, integrative approach is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindful Self-Compassion, Brené Brown’s Shame Resilience Theory, Intuitive Eating, and Health At Every Size®. For more information, please visit kindfulbody.com.

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Wonderan Releases New Research on Best Weight Loss Supplements

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The article highlights the formulation, efficiency, safety, and physiological impact of these supplements to provide a comprehensive understanding of each.


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Wonderan, a website dedicated to offering comprehensive buying guides and product reviews of dietary and nutritional supplements, has released a new write-up reviewing the best weight loss supplements available in the market today. Wonderan’s research throws light on the five most popular and efficient weight loss supplements, including Jacked Factory’s Burn-XT, NatureWise’s CLA 1250, and Goli Nutrition’s Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies. The article highlights the formulation, efficiency, safety, and physiological impact of these supplements to provide a comprehensive understanding of each.

The article does an in-depth analysis of the core ingredients of these supplements and how it supports the body for weight loss. For instance, Burn-XT’s fat burner formula contains L-carnitine, which helps in burning fat cells to release energy, thereby doubling as an energy booster also. Goli Nutrition’s Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies contains superfood ingredients and vitamins that improve your digestion and immune system, clear skin and detoxify your body. Nobi’s fat burner is a keto supplement, with a premium fat burner BHB carb blocker that has been formulated specifically for women. The article includes these and many more products that can help you achieve your personal fitness goals.

Wonderan has been specifically designed with fitness enthusiasts in mind. The website provides extensive and thorough product reviews, comparisons and market research for dietary supplements like vitamins, whey protein, weight-loss supplements, and energy drinks to name a few. It generates aggregated ratings based on meticulous research and information cumulated from trusted sites to exhibit a contrast in public sentiment and experiences related to specific products. The product comparisons of top-selling and niche products present the consumers with the direct correlation and difference between products through various parameters like performance, price, features, aggregated consumer and professional ratings along with review snippets and videos by nutrition experts. In addition to listing the best-selling dietary and nutritional supplements in specific product categories and aggregating customer ratings of products, they follow the latest releases and updates from all the leading brands in the category including Botanic Choice, DXN, Native Remedies and Nutrilite and bring out relevant reports regarding the latest developments in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

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New Book Provides Modern Etiquette Strategies and Career Advancement Techniques for Healthcare Professionals

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Etiquette is not optional for personal or professional success.

“Everyone can become an expert in etiquette—and the better you become, the more you will be sought after for opportunities and positions.”


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Early praise for Etiquette & Communication Strategies for Nurses, Third Edition:

“Kathy Pagana has done it again! This well-written, easy-to-use, comprehensive discussion of social and professional etiquette is a must-read for all aspiring and experienced nurses.”

-Cynthia Clark, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN

Strategic Nursing Advisor, ATI Nursing Education

Author, Creating and Sustaining Civility in Nursing Education

“Kathy Pagana has made figuring out the nuances of meeting, greeting, connecting, and forming lasting collegial relationships a breeze. This book is filled with read-it and use-it tools. Whether you are new to your career or a seasoned veteran, you’ll learn something that will pave the way for future success.”

-Vicki Hess, RN

Author, Top 5 Healthcare Speaker, Virtual Coach

Principal, Employee Engagement Solutions, LLC

“Keep Etiquette & Communication Strategies for Nurses, Third Edition, nearby as you steer your career… Kathy Pagana’s practical insights make this book an indispensable resource for nurses in all specialties and practice settings.”

-Cynthia Saver, MS, RN

President, CLS Development Inc.

Editor, Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses

Etiquette and communication strategies can be tricky for professionals to navigate, especially for those working in healthcare. From handling business meetings to using smart devices to cultivating a career, mastering etiquette is critical for success at any career stage.

This highly anticipated, fully revised, and expanded third edition of Etiquette & Communication Strategies for Nurses will prepare nurses to handle awkward and challenging situations, increase their confidence, enhance their reputation, and help them focus on their career aspirations. Using a conversational Q&A format, author Kathleen D. Pagana provides readers with the tools they need to become polished, confident professionals. New to the third edition are chapters about planning effective presentations, writing expert-level articles, and using leadership strategies to achieve goals.

“Etiquette is not optional for personal or professional success,” says Pagana. “It is a necessity that allows you to come across as polished, confident, and qualified. Everyone can become an expert in etiquette—and the better you become, the more you will be sought after for opportunities and positions.”

The author has also created material downloads, such as a Knowledge Quiz and a Top Tips document, to support the use of this book in classroom and professional settings. These downloads are available for free at http://hdl.handle.net/10755/18541.

This book is available at SigmaMarketplace.org/SigmaBooks.

Etiquette & Communication Strategies for Nurses, Third Edition: Advancement Techniques for Your Career

By Kathleen D. Pagana, PhD, RN

Published by Sigma, 2019

ISBN-13: 9781948057639

EPUB ISBN: 9781948057646

PDF ISBN: 9781948057653

MOBI ISBN: 9781948057660

Price: US $34.95

Trade paperback, 336 pages

Trim size: 6×9

About the Author:

Kathleen D. Pagana, PhD, RN, is a dynamic speaker, best-selling author, and healthcare leader. An Emeritus Professor at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, she is President of Pagana Keynotes & Presentations. Pagana is the author of more than 95 articles and 29 books. Her most popular books have sold more than a million copies and have been translated into Chinese, French, Greek, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.

About Sigma:

The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. Founded in 1922, Sigma has more than 135,000 active members in over 100 countries and territories. Members include practicing nurses, instructors, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and others. Sigma’s more than 540 chapters are located at more than 700 institutions of higher education throughout Armenia, Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, Eswatini, Ghana, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, the United States, and Wales.

Learn more at SigmaNursing.org.

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5 Questions for Your Doctor

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Dr. Praveen Kadimcherla

Artificial disc replacement doesn’t stop patients from bending or flexing normally, making it an increasingly popular option for chronic back or neck pain


WEST ORANGE, N.J. (PRWEB)

Nearly all of us know someone who had surgery to replace their bum hip or knee with an artificial joint. But artificial discs? Fewer have heard of this increasingly prevalent orthopedic surgery, according to Praveen Kadimcherla, MD, of Atlantic Spine Center.

Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2004, artificial disc replacement implants a synthetic disc into the spine to replace a worn or damaged disc. The procedure’s goal, Dr. Kadimcherla says, is to relieve chronic back pain while enabling more normal range of motion that might be possible with other back procedures, such as spinal fusion.

While an estimated 8 in 10 American adults will experience back pain at some point, according to the National Institutes of Health, surgery is rarely necessary and only used when pain doesn’t improve with conservative treatments such as exercise, physical therapy or pain relievers. When spinal fusion surgery is performed to fuse painful vertebrae into a solid bone, fusion can prevent normal spine motion.

“But artificial disc replacement doesn’t stop patients from bending or flexing normally, making it an increasingly popular option for chronic back or neck pain,” Dr. Kadimcherla explains.

Best questions to ask in advance

Just because an innovative surgical option for back pain has emerged doesn’t make it right for everyone with back or neck pain, Dr. Kadimcherla notes. He suggests being ready to talk with your doctor about the possibility of artificial disc replacement with these 5 questions:

1.    Am I a good candidate for artificial disc replacement?

Disc replacement is a better option for certain patients, including those whose back pain originates in only 1 or 2 discs in the spine. People with slipped or herniated discs may be good candidates for the procedure, but not those who suffer from degenerative disc disease, which can affect the entire spinal column. It’s also important not to have significant joint disease or spinal nerve compression, Dr. Kadimcherla says. “Good candidates for this surgery aren’t excessively overweight and they haven’t undergone spinal surgery before,” he adds. “They also can’t have scoliosis or another deformity of the spine.”

2.    What happens during artificial disc replacement surgery?

In a 2- to 3-hour procedure, you’ll receive general anesthesia while lying on your back. While you’re asleep, surgeons will make an incision in your abdomen (if your disc replacement is occurring in the back), moving aside organs and blood vessels to allow access to your spine. If a disc is being replaced in your neck, the incision is made at the front of the neck. Your damaged spinal disc(s) will be removed and artificial disc(s) will be inserted in their place. After your incision is closed, you’ll go to a recovery room.

3.    Are there any risks to artificial disc replacement surgery?

Like any surgical procedure, artificial disc replacement poses certain risks, however minor. The operation requires greater access to the spine than other spinal surgeries, Dr. Kadimcherla notes. Potential surgical risks include infection; dislocation of the new disc; implant failure or breakage; implant loosening or wear; stiffness of the spine; narrowing the spine due to a breakdown in spinal bones; and blood clots in the legs.

4.    How can I prepare for artificial disc replacement?

Your doctor will take a detailed medical history and perform a thorough physical exam. You may also need imaging tests such as X-rays or an MRI or CT scan before surgery, along with blood tests. “Make sure to inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter drugs you take as well as vitamins, herbs or other supplements, since medications and supplements can affect blood clotting and other aspects of healing,” Dr. Kadimcherla says. Just before surgery, you may be told not to eat or drink anything for several hours.

5.    What is recovery like from artificial disc replacement?

The days just after surgery should allow rest and healing, Dr. Kadimcherla says. You may stay in the hospital for a few days, and you won’t be allowed to drive right away when you get home. You may also need help at home with activities such as dressing, cleaning and shopping. Pain will be controlled with appropriate medications and you’ll be encouraged to walk about within the first day, he says. “While you’ll need to avoid any jarring movements for awhile, recovery should proceed steadily,” Dr. Kadimcherla explains. “Walking, stretching, and doing gentle exercises will all promote your return to normal life.”

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

Praveen Kadimcherla, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Atlantic Spine Center.

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Thalamus Secures New Funding for Premier Medical Residency Management Platform; Fresco Capital, 37 Angels, Kapor Capital, and Jason Calacanis’ LAUNCH Fund Lead Round

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With more than $80 million spent annually on residency application costs, and billions more on travel and hospital administrative expenses, we are confident that this is a marketplace suitable for innovation with a cloud-based solution


SANTA CLARA, Calif. (PRWEB)

Thalamus, (http://www.thalamusgme.com) a cloud-based SaaS company and creator of the premier platform for hospital residency application and interview management, has secured more than $1.5 million in early-stage funding from a group led by Fresco Capital, 37 Angels, Kapor Capital and Jason Calacanis’ LAUNCH Fund. The additional capital will support technology development, sales, and marketing efforts as Thalamus expands its footprint which already includes more than 125 of the country’s top teaching medical centers.

Thalamus is the foremost web-based, recruitment management and interview scheduling software specifically designed for application to graduate medical education (GME) training programs. The platform streamlines communication by allowing applicants to self-schedule interviews, eliminating unnecessary phone calls and emails. Thalamus handles all of the confirmations, cancellations, and rescheduling, functioning as a process-specific applicant tracking system saving healthcare institutions months of workflow management.

“We are delighted to receive the support from our investors, as we continue our mission to streamline the application and interview process for applicants and programs,” said Jason Reminick, M.D., founder and CEO of Thalamus. “The cost of training and placing doctors in residency programs in the United States is staggering for residents and those costs in time and money ultimately trickle down to affect patient care. A single hospital may spend millions of dollars recruiting residents, while shifting faculty from clinical duties to interview candidates. With more than $80 million spent annually on residency application costs, and billions more on travel and hospital administrative expenses, we are confident that this is a marketplace suitable for innovation with a cloud-based solution.”

Thalamus was created in 2013 by Dr. Jason Reminick, then a resident in pediatrics and anesthesiology, and Dr. Suzanne Karan, an anesthesiologist with more than 10 years of experience directing residency programs. The platform has already been proven to significantly reduce costs and increase efficiencies for residents and teaching hospitals engaged in the application process.

Thalamus is currently in use across more than 70 medical specialties at graduate medical education programs throughout the U.S. including Stanford, The Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Columbia University, Cornell University, Northwell Health, New York University, University of Pennsylvania, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Yale University, University of California Los Angeles, Duke University, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Chicago. Approximately 80 percent of all medical students applying to residency programs are already using Thalamus, including more than 100,000 newly minted physicians since 2013.

“Since we first piloted Thalamus more than five years ago, residency and fellowship applicants have overwhelmingly endorsed the platform for its convenience, allowing them to easily manage their search and interview scheduling process,” Dr. Karan said. “At the same time, residency and fellowship program administrators have lauded Thalamus as a significant cost-saving tool with direct benefit to the efficiency of their recruitment processes.”

The new investment coincides with the start of the 2020 Residency Application and Match season, administered by the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)/American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). This process is one of the most important and demanding periods in medical education. In total, the process typically costs medical students an average of more than $10,000 in application and out of pocket fees, as well as travel expenses, according to the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC). While teaching hospitals and medical centers spend a median cost of $14,162 in recruiting costs for each NRMP-matched position.

“Thalamus is positioned to be the dominant player in an emerging market for SaaS solutions in the medical administration space,” said Stephen Forte, managing partner of Fresco Capital. “Jason and his team have already secured relationships with the best teaching hospitals in the country. We are thrilled to be co-leading this round of capital raising and look forward to their continued growth.”

Historically, efforts by the American medical community to improve the residency and fellowship recruitment experience, while reducing administrative costs, have been elusive. Since the development of the NRMP in 1952, the recruitment and match process has remained largely static. A recent study of the residency application process published in The Journal of Graduate Medical Education noted that scheduling interviews and engaging with potential matches in a time-sensitive manner creates “a cumbersome and labor-intensive step for the residency staff, which is associated with long delays in interview date confirmation after preferences are sent by applicants.”

“Thalamus is developing and deploying technology to create new ways for teaching hospitals and residents to connect with each other” said Angela Lee, founder and CEO of 37 Angels. “We applaud their novel approach to simplifying this entire process and are proud to be among the first investors to validate their bold strategic vision.”

About Thalamus

Established in December 2013 and based in Santa Clara, California, Thalamus was created through a grassroots collaboration of program directors, program coordinators and applicants/medical students to address the inefficiencies in the residency and fellowship application and interview process. Founded by a pediatrics-anesthesiology resident and an anesthesiology residency program director, Thalamus provides a comprehensive online interview reservation and travel experience via a real-time scheduling system – online and mobile. For more on Thalamus, please visit https://thalamusgme.com/ or connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook or Twitter

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Highmark, Boehringer Ingelheim Announce Value-Based Contract for COPD Medication Stiolto® Respimat®

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Highmark and Boehringer Ingelheim today announced a new value-based contract for Boehringer Ingelheim’s Stiolto® Respimat® (tiotropium bromide & olodaterol) Inhalation Spray for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This marks the second value-based contract between the two companies. It is also the first contract for Highmark to include Medicare plans in addition to commercial health plans.

This contract confirms the commitment of both companies to improving patient care and lowering overall health care costs by linking reimbursement to patient outcomes. Using the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guideline-based care as a benchmark, Highmark will evaluate whether Stiolto Respimat reduces the total cost for both in-patient and out-patient COPD care for members compared to the costs for members who use other drugs to treat the health condition.

COPD is a progressive respiratory disease that affects more than one in 20 adults in the U.S. The condition is the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S., and it is projected to cost the U.S. health care system about $49 billion in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC estimates that more than 16.4 million work days are lost each year due to the complications of COPD.

The new agreement, which expands Highmark’s efforts to address high prescription drug costs and enhance patient care, is the second agreement between Highmark and Boehringer Ingelheim. The first agreement focused on a drug from Boehringer Ingelheim that treats adults with type 2 diabetes who have cardiovascular disease.

“We at Highmark are committed to ensuring that our members and patients have access to effective and affordable treatments,” says Sarah Marchè, senior VP of pharmacy services for Highmark. “Value-based contracts are a pillar of that strategy, along with site-of-care initiatives and condition-specific care pathways that improve and streamline treatment for chronic, high-cost diseases. We believe that our agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim will benefit our Medicare and commercial members by validating the overall value offered by Stiolto Respimat.”

“Boehringer Ingelheim continues to lead our industry by seeking more outcomes-focused solutions to help rein in health care costs and remains committed to finding the best value for our patients,” said Christine Marsh, senior vice president, market access, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. “We are proud of Stiolto Respimat, and this agreement is the first-of-its-kind for Boehringer Ingelheim in respiratory care. We hope this agreement with Highmark helps to improve outcomes for patients by emphasizing quality of care over quantity of care.”

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INDICATION for STIOLTO RESPIMAT

Do not use STIOLTO if you have asthma. People with asthma who take long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA) medicines, such as olodaterol, (one of the medicines in STIOLTO), without also using a medicine called an inhaled corticosteroid, have an increased risk of serious problems from asthma, including being hospitalized, needing a tube placed in their airway to help them breathe, or death.

Do not use STIOLTO if you are allergic to tiotropium, ipratropium, atropine or similar drugs, olodaterol, or any ingredient in STIOLTO.

Call your healthcare provider or get emergency medical care if you experience symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including: rash, hives, itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, and difficulties in breathing or swallowing.

Get emergency medical care if your breathing problems worsen quickly or if you use your rescue inhaler but it does not relieve your breathing problems. Call your healthcare provider if breathing problems worsen over time while using STIOLTO.

Do not use STIOLTO more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not use STIOLTO with other LABAs or anticholinergics.

Do not use STIOLTO for treating sudden breathing problems. Always have a rescue inhaler with you to treat sudden symptoms.

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions including heart problems, high blood pressure, seizures, thyroid problems, diabetes, kidney problems, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, and problems passing urine.

STIOLTO can cause serious side effects, including sudden shortness of breath that may be life threatening, fast or irregular heartbeat, increased blood pressure, chest pain, tremor, headache, nervousness, high blood sugar, or low blood potassium that may cause muscle weakness or abnormal heart rhythm. If any of these happens, stop taking STIOLTO and seek immediate medical help.

STIOLTO can cause new or worsening eye problems including narrow-angle glaucoma, and can increase the pressure in your eyes, which can cause the following symptoms: eye pain, blurred vision, seeing halos or colored images along with red eyes. If you have any of these symptoms, stop taking STIOLTO and call your doctor right away.

STIOLTO can cause new or worsened urinary retention. Symptoms of urinary retention may include difficulty passing urine, painful urination, urinating frequently, or urinating in a weak stream or drips. If you have any of these symptoms, stop taking STIOLTO and call your doctor right away.

The most common side effects of STIOLTO are runny nose, cough, and back pain.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, eye drops, vitamins, and herbal supplements. STIOLTO and certain other medicines may affect each other.

STIOLTO is for oral inhalation only.

The STIOLTO cartridge is only intended for use with the STIOLTO RESPIMAT inhaler.

Do not spray STIOLTO into your eyes. Your vision may become blurred and your pupils may become larger (dilated).

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit http://www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Read the step-by-step patient Instructions for Use for STIOLTO RESPIMAT before you use your inhaler.

Please see accompanying full Prescribing Information, Patient Information, and Instructions for Use for STIOLTO RESPIMAT.

APPROVED USE for STIOLTO RESPIMAT

STIOLTO® RESPIMAT® (tiotropium bromide and olodaterol) Inhalation Spray is a prescription medicine used long term, 2 puffs 1 time each day, in controlling symptoms in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a chronic lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both.

STIOLTO is not for treating sudden symptoms of COPD. Always have a rescue medicine with you to treat sudden symptoms.

STIOLTO is not for asthma.

About Highmark Inc.

One of America’s leading health insurance organizations and an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Highmark Inc. (the Health Plan) and its affiliated health plans (collectively, the Health Plans) work passionately to deliver high-quality, accessible, understandable, and affordable experiences, outcomes, and solutions to customers. As the fourth-largest overall Blue Cross Blue Shield-affiliated organization, Highmark Inc. and its Blue-branded affiliates proudly cover the insurance needs of 4.5 million members in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia. Its diversified businesses serve group customer and individual needs across the United States through dental insurance, vision care and other related businesses. For more information, visit http://www.highmark.com.

About Boehringer Ingelheim

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in Ridgefield, Conn., is the largest U.S. subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation.

Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, the company operates globally with approximately 50,000 employees. Since its founding in 1885, the company has remained family-owned, and today our goal is to improve the lives of humans and animals through its three business areas: human pharmaceuticals, animal health and biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing.

Boehringer Ingelheim concentrates on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend patients’ lives. As a research-driven pharmaceutical company, it plans in generations for long-term success. Its research efforts are focused on diseases with high, unmet medical need. In animal health, the company stands for advanced prevention.

In 2018, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of around $20.7 billion (17.5 billion euros). R&D expenditure of almost $3.7 billion (3.2 billion euros) corresponded to 18.1 per cent of net sales. Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to improving lives and strengthening our communities. Please visit http://www.boehringer-ingelheim.us/csr to learn more about Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.

For more information, please visit http://www.boehringer-ingelheim.us, or follow us on Twitter @BoehringerUS.

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Annual Eduventures® Transfer Student Research Report Examines Preferences, Motivations, and Barriers to Success for College Students in the Transfer Process

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Students often enter a community college or other two-year school with the strong intention of eventually transferring to a four-year school…if these schools sit back and let students find them, they are missing key opportunities to engage them early.


BOSTON (PRWEB)

ACT® | NRCCUA®, an educational data science and research organization, announced today the publication of the 2019 Eduventures Transfer Student Research Report. The annual report explores the transfer process from the perspective of students who are currently enrolled at post-secondary institutions and are considering transferring to a different institution. In particular, it explores two distinct segments of the transfer market, those transferring from two-year institutions and those currently enrolled at four-year schools.

Increasing Competition for Transfer Students

Prospective transfer students are a little-understood population that is often treated as a homogeneous group by institutions—many of whom have come to rely on them to make enrollment targets. As community college enrollment has dropped by 20% and the transfer-in enrollment at private schools has risen 23% over the past decade, an increasing number of colleges are faced with more competition amid dwindling numbers of transfer applicants. This report outlines the primary motivations, priorities, and concerns among key transfer segments that could impact how they are best identified and cultivated, with implications for a successful transition to their new institutions and, ultimately, academic success.

Key Research Findings Include:

1. 62% of students at two-year schools solidify their transfer plans before enrolling at their original institution. About half of these students are highly sensitive to cost and are greatly concerned about receiving less financial aid (51%) and having to take on more debt as a result of their transfer (53%). These students also appear to have a greater need for support by others in the transfer process.

2. 74% of students at four-year schools start thinking about potential transfer schools while enrolled at their original enrollment institution, indicating less certainty about their transfer plans. Transfer motivations are driven by dissatisfaction with their current institution. While financial considerations are a top priority in the search process, four-year transfers worry much more about the credit transfer process (55%) and a delayed graduation timeline (35%). These students tend to be more self-sufficient in their search process.

3. Students at four-year institutions approach the transfer school search with a do-it-yourself mindset. 45% start their search on online search engines and 40% start on institutional websites, while those at two-year institutions seek help from trusted advisors (33%) and family and friends (39%).

“Students often enter a community college or other two-year school with the strong intention of eventually transferring to a four-year school,” commented Johanna Trovato, Eduventures Senior Analyst at ACT | NRCCUA, and author of this report. “If these schools sit back and let students find them, they are missing key opportunities to engage them early.” Trovato added, “National Student Clearinghouse data on non-enrolling student choices provides a comprehensive list of potential future transfers who may already be open to outreach from prospective transfer schools. This is the time to continue fostering relationships that institutions have already started to build when these students were still in high school.”

About ACT | NRCCUA

Now part of ACT, The National Research Center for College and University Admissions™ is an educational data science and research organization serving over 1,900 member institutions comprised of public and private colleges and universities across the nation. Since 1972, NRCCUA has been a leading provider of data, technology, and programs serving students, high school educators, colleges and universities from its offices in Lee’s Summit, MO, Boston, MA, New York, NY, and Austin, TX. These solutions represent the link between students making important life decisions and those providing the resources and information they need to succeed in their post-secondary educations and careers. With the launch of Encoura™ Data Lab, the company now combines data science, advanced analytics, Eduventures research, predictive modeling and omnichannel enrollment services in one platform to enable institutions to make real-time strategic and operational decisions to meet their unique enrollment goals and create the highest probability of student success. For more information, visit https://encoura.org.

Members of the media who would like to speak to the author of this report or obtain a copy of the report can contact Ellen Slaby at eslaby@eduventures.com.

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TONE Networks Unveils Ultimate Guide for Women to Thrive During the Holidays

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“With all the innate work and home pressures of the holiday season, our team of experts is here to support other women.”


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

TONE Networks, the expert-driven, online microlearning platform for women, has queried their large roster of experts and put together top tips for thriving as busy, working professionals this holiday season.

“As an enterprise solution enabling companies to offer development to all levels of women in an organization, we empower working women to learn, grow and achieve their fullest potential,” said Tone Networks CEO Gemma Toner. “With all the innate work and home pressures of the holiday season, our team of experts is here to support other women.”

While the season can certainly be demanding, TONE’s experts believe it can be a special time with colleagues, clients, friends and family. In order to manage the stress that accompanies the end-of-year pressures, TONE Networks offers the following to advice to keep in mind in the weeks leading up to the holidays:


  • TONE’s own relationship realist, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, recommends remembering what the holidays are about and suggests giving back and volunteering, and reaching out to old friends you don’t often see. In the madness of trying to make sure every “I” is dotted and “T” crossed, it’s easy to lose sight of the spirit of goodwill the holidays let us cultivate.

  • With the holidays prompting a detour from bedtime routines, TONE’s sleep expert Nancy Rothstein has a few tips for staying awake during the holidays – and enjoying those waking hours! She suggests power naps in the afternoon so you are refreshed for any evening activities, not drinking holiday drinks too close to bedtime so you can sleep soundly, and taking a warm shower before bedtime to wind down and transition to sleep in peace.

  • Diet Scientist Traci Fields practices yoga and meditation and encourages others to do so, especially during times of stress. This will help center the mind and body to stay focused in the bustle of the season.

  • Transformational psychologist Dr. Debi Silber suggests taking a few minutes each day to reflect on the true meaning of the season and what is important. This helps to put things into perspective and makes some of the things on the worry list seem just a little more manageable. For some, it can also be a painful time of year so she also recommends using this time to create a new experience to bring a new meaning to the holidays. Doing something just for you that brings joy and fulfillment can be the beginning of a new way to celebrate and ring in the New Year.

And for those in search of the perfect holiday gift for the hardworking corporate woman, a full year subscription to TONE Networks – including interactive online coaching sessions, unlimited microlearning content and exclusive livestreaming events – can be gifted for $49.90.

About TONE Networks: TONE Networks is a scalable video-based learning and development platform that empowers female employees through expert content, live coaching and a vibrant online community. With TONE Networks, employees are granted direct access to an impressive roster of credentialed experts on topics ranging from leadership to professional growth. TONE’s data-driven interface personalizes the experience for each employee, serving up the content that matters most to each person’s goals and interests, and providing a turnkey enterprise solution that helps businesses drive deeper employee engagement and talent retention.

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Industry: Healthcare

SureFire CPR Announces Annual SureFire CPR Scholarship

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ORANGE, Calif. (PRWEB)

SureFire CPR, an organization dedicated to educating people in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in Orange County California, additionally offers a scholarship for students pursing degrees in the medical field. The scholarship is now in its fourth year and has allowed students to subsidize the costs of obtaining degrees in these necessary academic areas. It is a prize of $1,000 and will allow students to pursue their field of choice.

The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is a superior academic, who showcases dynamic leadership qualities, and who is involved closely with their communities through service. Students enrolled in classes at schools offering training in medical fields like nursing, physical therapy or respiratory therapy are eligible to apply and students can be full-time, part-time or incoming. Previous scholarship rewards or monetary prizes have no impact on SureFire CPR’s award.

Applications are currently open. Those applying for the scholarship must provide a copy of an acceptance letter or a transcript verifying enrollment in a medical field. Also required is an essay of 200-300 words responding to the following questions: What was the defining moment when you knew that you wanted to pursue a career in the medical field? How do you plan to contribute to the medical community/humanity?

The deadline to submit is February 25, 2020. Applications will not be accepted afterward. The award winner will be announced in March 2020 on the website: https://www.surefirecpr.com/surefire-cpr-scholarship/.

To learn more about the scholarship, SureFire CPR or past scholarship winners, please visit: https://www.surefirecpr.com/surefire-cpr-scholarship/.

About SureFire CPR: SureFire CPR offers professional, affordable and convenient CPR instruction to the greater Southern California area. At their industry leading training facilities in Orange County and Riverside County, CPR classes and other certification programs are available to the public are and taught by professional firefighters, paramedics, lifeguards, ER nurses and EMTs. SureFire CPR also offers onsite training and CPR certification in Southern California for those wishing to learn at their home or business.

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Health: Psychology

Evolution of Psychotherapy Announces Powerful Speaker Lineup for 35th Anniversary Conference

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We expect that Evolution of Psychotherapy 2020 will be the most engaging educational experience yet.


MALVERN, Pa. (PRWEB)

The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, the official meeting of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation, today announced that an unparalleled lineup of faculty will headline its 35th anniversary meeting taking place December 9-13, 2020 in Anaheim, California.

Dubbed “the Woodstock of Psychotherapy” by TIME, the Evolution of Psychotherapy meeting is expected to attract 8,000 professionals including clinical and counseling psychologists, psychiatrists, marriage and family counselors, and others – with an agenda focused on strengthening clinical practice and highlighting the unifying principles that guide effective clinical work.

Along with the nearly 40 prominent faculty spearheading the 2020 agenda, confirmed keynote speakers include:


  • Aaron T. Beck, MD, University Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Director, Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center;

  • John Gottman, PhD, Author, Professor Emeritus in Psychology, University of Washington, and Co-founder, The Gottman Institute;

  • Julie Gottman, PhD, Co-founder and President, The Gottman Institute, Clinical Supervisor, Couples Together Against Violence study, and Co-creator, The Art and Science of Love workshops;

  • Rob Kapilow, Composer, Conductor, Music Commentator, and Author

  • Martin E. P. Seligman, PhD in Psychology, Author, Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, and Director, Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania;

  • Derald Wing Sue, PhD in Counseling Psychology, Author, Professor of Psychology and Education, Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology, Teachers College and School of Social Work, Columbia University, Co-founder, National Multicultural Conference and Summit, and Co-founder and first President, Asian American Psychological Association;

  • Irvin Yalom, MD, Author and Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Stanford University School of Medicine; and

  • Philip Zimbardo, PhD in Psychology, Author, Professor Emeritus, Stanford University, Creator, The Stanford Prison Experiment, and Founder and President, The Heroic Imagination Project.

“I am both honored and excited to announce our 2020 lineup ,” said Jeffrey K. Zeig, PhD, Founder and Director, The Milton H. Erickson Foundation. “These individuals are brilliant clinicians, educators, and innovators and their participation solidifies this 35th gathering as a momentous opportunity through which to celebrate and examine 135 years of the history of psychotherapy, and advance the field into the future. We expect that Evolution of Psychotherapy 2020 will be the most engaging educational experience yet.”

In addition to earning up to 50 CE/CME credits, participants of the multi-day educational event can expect to: engage in practice-oriented workshops and interactive sessions on depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship problems, and more, while networking with thousands of their peers from across the globe.

Attendees can further maximize their learning experience through pre-conference sessions on December 8 and a post-conference on December 14.

Registration for the 35th anniversary meeting is now open. To register or learn more, visit evolutionofpsychotherapy.com.

For media inquiries, contact Kelly McCurdy at pr@hmpglobal.com.

About HMP

HMP is the force behind Healthcare Made Practical—and is a multichannel leader in healthcare events and education, with a mission to improve patient care. The company produces accredited medical education events and clinically relevant, evidence-based content for the global healthcare community across a range of therapeutic areas. Its brands include Consultant360, the year-round, award-winning platform relied upon by primary care providers and other specialists; Psych Congress, the largest independent mental health meeting in the U.S.; EMS World Expo, North America’s largest EMT and paramedic event; and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), the largest wound care meeting in the world. For more information, visit hmpglobal.com.

About The Milton H. Erickson Foundation

Established in 1979, the Milton H. Erickson Foundation is a federal nonprofit corporation formed to promote and advance the contributions to the health sciences by the late Milton H. Erickson, MD. It has grown to become one of the most globally recognized and influential organizations in the field of psychotherapy and fulfills its mission through the organization of congresses, workshops, programs, and the development of clinically relevant content for mental health professionals. For more information, visit erickson-foundation.org.

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