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AuDConnex is Igniting Better Hearing through Mico-Grant

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RENO, Nev. (PRWEB)

AuDConnex is stepping up to help provide hearing aids to those in need. The collaborative audiology network/buying group recently launched their Micro-Grant Program. The grant opportunity is being made available to hearing healthcare providers who are aligned with philanthropic work in their community and abroad.

“At AuDConnex we truly believe in providing support and access to help others. Giving the gift of hearing is so rewarding and we want to be able to pass that gift along to people who otherwise would not be able to afford it,” says Richard Johnson, Au.D., co-owner of AuDConnex.

The micro-grant allows hearing healthcare providers to apply for up to 20 free hearing aids per year to utilize through philanthropic work in their local market or as part of an international mission. Applicants must be an ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat doctor), audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist, describe the scope of the work or project they are aligning with and the mission’s goals. Each application will be reviewed and rated by the founders of AuDConnex.

“By offering these grants we hope that we will further engage the members of our industry to participate in community outreach efforts and to use their talents to help people in need with hearing loss improve their hearing and quality of life. Giving back not only helps others, but it is good for our souls,” adds Johnson.

For more information on the AuDConnex Micro-Grant Program, please contact Paul Harkness, AuDConnex Executive VP, at 952-300-0745 or paul@audconnex.com.

About AuDConnex

AuDConnex is a collaborative audiology network/buying group with operations in both the United States and Canada. Founded in 2011 by Rich Johnson, Au.D., Michael Illiff, Au.D., FAAA, CCC-A, and Ryan Lewis on the belief that we are stronger as a group than as individuals. The goal of AuDConnex is simple. We are dedicated to helping private practice audiologists simplify their practice strategy, save money, and succeed in an ever changing and competitive marketplace.

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Study Reveals the Appeal of Feeling-Sharers

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People who are emotionally expressive possess more positive and healthy traits than people who are reserved.

The “strong, expressive” types actually have more guts than the so-called “strong, silent” types.

When you open up to someone, you create an instant rapport, because you are connecting with the person on a much deeper level.


MONTREAL (PRWEB)

“Strong, silent” types with their “stiff upper lips” possess an undeniable allure. That’s why it’s the hallmark of much-loved, fictional British characters, like James Bond and Sherlock Holmes, and, let’s face it, pretty much every well-known Brit. After all, what’s not to admire about calm stoicism, even in the most perilous and dire of situations? It’s certainly more attractive than an adult temper tantrum. Nonetheless, recent research from Queendom.com indicates that people who are comfortable talking about their feelings are not just emotional. They possess other unique personality traits that can actually make them more affable than their more reserved counterparts.

Reviewing data from 1,162 people who took Queendom’s Big Five Personality Test, researchers compared the psychological profile of people who regularly talk about their feelings, and those who avoid it at all costs. Here’s how the two groups scored on different personality traits:

(Note: Scores range on a scale from 0 to 100. A high score indicates that the trait is a predominant aspect of the group’s collective personality. A moderate score suggests that the trait only manifests under certain circumstances, while a low score is reflective of a dormant or underdeveloped trait.).

COMFORT WITH SELF-DISCLOSURE:

> Score for emotionally expressive group: 72

> Score for emotionally reserved group: 31

SOCIABILITY:

> Score for emotionally expressive group: 56

> Score for emotionally reserved group: 37

EXTROVERSION:

> Score for emotionally expressive group: 61

> Score for emotionally reserved group: 38

WILLINGNESS TO TRUST OTHERS:

> Score for emotionally expressive group: 63

> Score for emotionally reserved group: 39

AUTHENTICITY:

> Score for emotionally expressive group: 73

> Score for emotionally reserved group: 58

LIKEABILITY:

> Score for emotionally expressive group: 73

> Score for emotionally reserved group: 56

KINDNESS:

> Score for emotionally expressive group: 80

> Score for emotionally reserved group: 55

SELF-CONFIDENCE:

> Score for emotionally expressive group: 73

> Score for emotionally reserved group: 57

ASSERTIVENESS:

> Score for emotionally expressive group: 60

> Score for emotionally reserved group: 48

OPTIMISM:

> Score for emotionally expressive group: 65

> Score for emotionally reserved group: 48

LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL:

> Score for emotionally expressive group: 65

> Score for emotionally reserved group: 50

“We are often in awe of people who remain stoic in intense situations, but there is much to be admired about people who express their emotions,” explains Dr. Jerabek, president of PsychTests, the parent company of Queendom. “In order to share your feelings, you have to allow yourself to be emotionally ‘exposed’; you have to accept the potential for rejection and even mockery. That means it takes a lot of guts to share your feelings. That’s also the reason why so many people keep their feelings, as well as their problems, to themselves. They think it will make them appear weak. The irony, however, is that you have be strong in order to be vulnerable.”

“When you open up to someone, you create an instant rapport, because you are connecting with the person on a much deeper level. We all have feelings. We all go through difficult times. This is why, as our study revealed, emotionally expressive people are so likeable – because they are real. They are their true selves, in all their vulnerability, yet still amazingly confident. So while ‘strong, silent’ types do have a certain allure, emotionally expressive people have a certain warmth and charm that is more likely to endear them to others.”

Want to assess your personality? Check out our Big Five Personality Test at https://www.queendom.com/tests/access_page/index.htm?idRegTest=4058

Professional users, such as coaches, athletic directors of scouts, can request a free demo for this or other assessments from ARCH Profile’s extensive battery: http://hrtests.archprofile.com/testdrive_gen_1

To learn more about psychological testing, download this free eBook: http://hrtests.archprofile.com/personality-tests-in-hr

About PsychTests AIM Inc.

PsychTests AIM Inc. originally appeared on the internet scene in 1996. Since its inception, it has become a pre-eminent provider of psychological assessment products and services to human resource personnel, therapists, academics, researchers and a host of other professionals around the world. PsychTests AIM Inc. staff is comprised of a dedicated team of psychologists, test developers, researchers, statisticians, writers, and artificial intelligence experts (see ARCHProfile.com).

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CR3 News Magazine Raises the question “WHY” regarding the funding of Cancer Research … What’s the answer?

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NOV 2019 CR3 News Magazine https://joom.ag/YiZe

Lung Cancer is the World’s #1 Cancer Killer and is one of the “least” funded? … WHY?


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Lung Cancer is the World’s #1 Cancer Killer and gets the least amount of funding … “WHY?”

A lung cancer patient’s life depends upon his or her medical team and research community for treatment and hopefully recovery. Because of the research in the last ten years, lung cancer patients have hope; however, our society and government must acknowledge the fact that approximately 160,000 individuals die each year of lung cancer.

Members of CR3, some of whom are lung cancer patients and survivors, are offering these comments about increasing federal funding for lung cancer research up to a total of $155.5 Million: “We are speaking in unison to support this funding; our future depends upon it. Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction will strive for improved awareness efforts in support of lung cancer research.”

The National Immunotherapy Coalition (NIC) plans to design, initiate and complete randomized clinical trials in cancer patients with cancer at all stages of disease in up to 20 tumor types in as many as 20,000 patients by the year 2020. The project’s stated goal is to aggressively focus on rapidly developing new treatments for the disease. The organization attempts to rethink how cancer is tackled, using the body’s own immune system and re-training it to detect and destroy the body’s cancer cells. Cancer_Breakthroughs_2020.

Contact Information

Gloria Linnertz, Director

Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction

(618) 830-4660

Jacquelyn E. Nixon, Dir. Mktg & Communications

Publisher of CR3 News Magazine

Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction

(412) 961-1980

http://www.citizens4radonreduction.org

2019 Nov Issue CR3 News Magazine: LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Direct Link: https://joom.ag/YiZe

CR3 News Magazine Newsstand: https://newsstand.joomag.com/en?q=CR3+News+Magazine

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Women’s Dermatologic Society Announces Leadership Transition

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Molly epitomizes the spirit of WDS: she is a sought-after mentor, a local and national leader, and an excellent physician.


MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)

The Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS) announced that Marta I. Rendon, MD stepped down as the 2019-2020 President-Elect due to health concerns. The WDS Board of Directors appointed Molly Hinshaw, MD to fill the remainder of Dr. Rendon’s term.

In becoming President-Elect, Dr. Hinshaw will complete the current March 2019-March 2020 term and will be presented to the membership as the 2020-2021 President at the WDS Annual Meeting Luncheon in Denver, CO on March 22, 2020.

“We greatly appreciate the contributions Dr. Marta Rendon has made to the Women’s Dermatologic Society and thank her for dedication and years of service to the society,” said Barbara Mathes, MD, President of the Women’s Dermatologic Society.

Per WDS governing documents, the Nominating Committee met and recommended Molly Hinshaw, MD to the WDS Board of Directors to fulfill the remainder of Dr. Rendon’s term. The Board approved the recommendation on October 22, 2019.

“We welcome Dr. Molly Hinshaw to this position. She is well-prepared to be President-Elect and WDS President. Molly epitomizes the spirit of WDS: she is a sought-after mentor, a local and national leader, and an excellent physician. I, along with the WDS Board and staff, look forward to working with Dr. Hinshaw and will support her in the transition,” Dr. Mathes commented.

“This organization has taught me first-hand how we live our vision and mission through our programs. I am excited for the opportunity to lead with the exceptional Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and all committees in order to serve WDS members and the Dermatology community at large,” said Molly Hinshaw, MD, President-Elect.

About Molly Hinshaw, MD

Molly Hinshaw, MD, is dual board certified in Dermatology and Dermatopathology and is an Associate Professor of Dermatology and Section Chief of Dermatopathology at the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine and Public Health.

Since joining WDS in 2002, Dr. Hinshaw has served in multiple leadership positions as a Board Member, Council Chair, and in various committee roles. She received the 2011 WDS Career & Community Advancement Award for her achievements in specialty training for diseases and disorders of the nail unit.

Dr. Hinshaw is a member of the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (UWHC) medical board, Past President of the Wisconsin Dermatological Society, and has chaired numerous committees for the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatopathology, as well as WDS.

During her career, she has created courses, workshops and lectures for dermatologists, dermatopathologists, dermatology residents, primary care physicians, and medical students. Her clinical expertise includes melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer as well as disorders of the nail.

About the Women’s Dermatologic Society (WDS)

The Women’s Dermatologic Society, founded in 1973, is dedicated to helping dermatologists fulfill their greatest potential and assisting them in making a contribution to the dermatology specialty and society. To achieve this goal, the Society relies on the active participation of its members, who represent a diverse cross-section of professional sub-specialties. The organization provides unique personal and professional development opportunities to dermatologists, including networking, mentorship, education, leadership development, patient care and community service.

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Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Posts 94.73% Average NCLEX Pass Rate

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“As the health care industry, specifically the nursing field, continues to grow and evolve, we are growing and evolving as well,” said Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Kimberly Johnston.


LANCASTER, Pa. (PRWEB)

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, the area’s preeminent institution for the health care field, is pleased to announce that after the fourth quarter of the 2018-2019 academic year, the school’s NCLEX scores continue to stay above the 90th percentile with a 94.73% average pass rate. The College’s annual pass rate for the 2018-2019 academic year was 95.02%, maintaining the College’s rank above the national average of 88%.

“Our first-time pass rate continues to exceed the national average and demonstrates the high caliber of our dedicated students and faculty,” said Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Dean of Nursing Dr. Cheryl Grab. “The consistency of NCLEX scores across the board this year exemplifies our mission as a whole — to educate for excellence in health care practice, leadership and the continuous acquisition of knowledge.”     

The College continues to make advancements to the program to ensure students are well prepared for the health field. Recent initiatives include decreasing class sizes, enhancing simulation learning experiences, incorporating Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) learning systems into the curriculum, improving the faculty hiring and orientation process, and identifying high-risk students early on to provide them with additional assistance.

“As the health care industry, specifically the nursing field, continues to grow and evolve, we are growing and evolving as well,” said Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Kimberly Johnston. “The demand for qualified and talented registered nurses is at an all-time high. We are doing our best to educate our students to enter the workforce successfully as compassionate, well-rounded individuals and leaders.”

In addition to its established Associate Degree in Nursing program, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is the only institution in the region that offers an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. The College’s rigorous curriculum prepares students for a myriad of health care settings, immersing them in a unique theoretical learning environment where collaboration between disciplines mimics that of a hospital and fosters a holistic understanding of how each professional and department works together to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

To learn more about Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, visit http://www.PAcollege.edu.

About Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

A dynamic and academically rigorous institution, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a private, accredited, four-year college focusing exclusively on the field of health care. Offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, as well as a number of certificate programs, PA College provides professional development for health care workers throughout their career. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the College attracts a select group of more than 1,800 students to study with faculty who are experts in their specialty areas.

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CARD partners with Lillstreet Art Center to host a sensory friendly workshop

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Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), LLC

We have been working on this partnership with Lillstreet Art Center, so we can bring a safe and accessible space to the autism community in Chicago…


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

WHAT:

Lillstreet Art Center and the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) are joining forces to host a workshop for children to learn how to create clay candy creatures using pinch pot techniques. Attendees will be able to work with many different stamps, decorations, color, and shapes to personalize their pots in a sensory-friendly environment.

“We have been working on this partnership with Lillstreet Art Center, so we can bring a safe and accessible space to the autism community in Chicago that individuals with ASD and their families can enjoy,” said Erin McNulty, operations manager at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders in Ravenswood.

The workshop is $35 to attend, and all children must be accompanied by an adult. All proceeds from the workshop will benefit Autism Care Today (ACT), a national nonprofit organization founded by CARD Executive Director Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh dedicated to raising awareness and providing services and supports to help children with autism achieve their full potential.

WHEN:

Friday, November 15

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Lillstreet Art Center

4401 N. Ravenswood Ave.

Chicago, IL 60640

WHY:

Autism is a developmental disorder marked by impaired social interaction, limited communication, behavioral challenges, and a limited range of activities and interests. It is estimated that 1 in 40 individuals in the United States are affected by autism. Autism is more common than juvenile diabetes, pediatric AIDS, and pediatric cancer combined. Intensive behavioral intervention has been proven to be effective, yet many individuals go without treatment due to financial constraints. Autism Care Today fills this gap by providing assistance for these children today to ensure they have a better tomorrow.

MORE:

CARD spokesperson is available for interviews. For more information on CARD and ACT, visit their websites at: https://www.centerforautism.com/ and https://www.act-today.org/

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The Esteemed Newport Beach Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Kevin Sadati Receives the 2019 “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” in both OC Register and OC Weekly Magazines

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Best Cosmetic Surgeon

Best Cosmetic Surgeon 5 Years In A Row


NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (PRWEB)

Dr. Kevin Sadati is a highly specialized facial plastic surgeon with extraordinary surgical skills. As a trained sculptor and painter, he combines his surgical understanding of the human anatomy with his artistic eye to create harmonious, natural-looking results for each patient. Dr. Sadati has made appearances on TV and media outlets across the nation describing his technique that has been coined the “Natural Lift.” Clients from around the globe travel to see Dr. Sadati for his surgical expertise. He and his surgical team provide the highest standards in patient care from the initial consultation to the conclusion of their care.

In Orange County, there is no shortage of surgeons, each with many years of training and expertise. Dr. Sadati has been picked out by the many, being voted “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” for the 5th year in a row by Orange County Register and recently OC Weekly.

Dr. Sadati stated, “This is a great honor and means, even more, coming from my patients,” he continues, “the entire team at The Gallery of Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic Lounge strives to give patients the highest quality of care and superior results. I want to thank not only my patients but also my amazing staff for these awards.”

Dr. Sadati is known for creating natural, beautiful results. He has performed over 3,500 facial rejuvenation procedures using local anesthesia and twilight sedation without the need for general anesthesia. He utilizes his nationally recognized facelift technique called, “Triple-C Plication.” This breakthrough muscle tightening method is used for lower face and neck rejuvenation. His technique was published in the American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, and he continues to share his expertise at plastic surgery conferences around the nation. He performs all of his surgeries in his state-of-the-art surgical facility to ensure patients have a safe and comfortable environment.

Dr. Sadati makes sure that his practice is patient-centric. During a consultation, he carefully listens to his patients and takes the time to answer their questions, help set realistic goals, and formulate a custom plan for their needs. His patients trust his skill and honesty, which is why he has been voted by Locale Magazine Readers, “Best Plastic Surgeon in Orange County,” and his colleagues have voted him as the, “Best Overall Facial Rejuvenation,” and, “Best Aesthetic Doctor,” at the Aesthetic Show. He has appeared on “The Doctors” TV show by NBC for his outstanding nasal surgical procedures and has swept the nation with his facial rejuvenation techniques.

Along with being a plastic surgeon, Dr. Sadati is an artist. His skills as a painter and sculptor have helped him fine-tune the details of his subject and has allowed for amazing surgical results and aesthetic harmony. His practice is named, “The Gallery of Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic Lounge,” as a testament to his love of art and his vision for his practice. Dr. Sadati provides patients with surgical services in his state-of-the-art surgical facility downstairs and has his staff of industry leaders offering non-surgical facial and body rejuvenation in the Aesthetic Lounge, his luxury medical spa on the second floor. Dr. Sadati said, “for our patients who are not candidates for surgery, or those who need to maintain their surgical results, we offer non-surgical facial and body contouring options at the Aesthetic Lounge.” Such options include micro-needling with radiofrequency, fillers, laser resurfacing, and body contouring devices like CoolTone and CoolSculpting.

For more information on Dr. Sadati and his Newport Beach practice at the Gallery of Cosmetic Surgery, visit https://galleryofcosmeticsurgery.com

Gallery of Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic Lounge

359 San Miguel Dr #200

Newport Beach, CA 92660

(949) 441-1447

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Mount Sinai Medical-Legal Partnership Expands Legal Services for Neediest Patients

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Mount Sinai Medical-Legal Partnership (MSMLP), an organization formed to address the legal needs of Mount Sinai’s neediest patients, unveiled two initiatives that provide free special education law and advocacy assistance to families and patients in need. The announcement was made at an event held Wednesday at Mount Sinai that also honored the work of contributions of Blaine (“Fin”) Fogg, who was a member of the Boards of Trustees of the Mount Sinai Health System.

Cyrus Vance Jr., the Manhattan District Attorney and keynote speaker, commended the efforts to provide legal assistance to patients and families in need. The Manhattan DA’s Criminal Justice Investment Initiative awarded funds to The Legal Aid Society to support two full-time Legal Aid attorneys to provide free legal services for patients at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Child and Family Services. These attorneys will help patients and their families navigate the special education system.

“The role of law enforcement in the twenty-first century is not merely to arrest and prosecute,” said Mr. Vance. “We can deliver greater public safety and healthier communities if we prevent young people from coming into contact with the justice system in the first place. This is why, through our Criminal Justice Investment Initiative, we have partnered with Mount Sinai, The Legal Aid Society, and other leading organizations to provide the services and support necessary to help disadvantaged children and families succeed. I applaud the Mount Sinai Medical-Legal Partnership’s commitment to assisting New York’s most vulnerable through its new education law and advocacy services.”

The program provides legal services for families, education advocacy for parents and legal guardians, training for social workers and case managers, advocating special education services in schools, and representing youth in suspension hearings. Since 2016, this grant has enabled the Legal Aid Society to help approximately 200 students.

MSMLP also announced the pediatric legal clinic at The Mount Sinai Hospital, a new initiative made possible through philanthropic support that will identify and address the unmet legal needs of low-income pediatric patients and their families. This is a group with substantial unmet needs that can have lifelong consequences.

“We look at the needs of Mount Sinai patients in a holistic manner and believe that if we can work within the legal system to help demolish barriers to education as well as to housing, personal safety, immigration, and access to health care, it will materially improve the health of our patients and the community we serve,” said Barbara Berger Opotowsky, President of MSMLP.

At Wednesday’s event, Mount Sinai paid tribute to Mr. Fogg, a member of Mount Sinai Boards of Trustees for three decades and former chair of the Legal Committee. He was President of The Legal Aid Society of New York until his death this July.

“Mr. Fogg’s commitment to service inspired the formation of the MSMLP. And, I have no doubt that the legacy of that commitment will continue to inspire the lawyers and others who work with the MSMLP for many years to come,” said Beth Essig, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Mount Sinai Health System.

Recognizing that health care alone is often not enough to make patients well, and that some patients have legal needs that materially affect their health, MSMLP works with legal services providers, law firms, Medicaid managed care companies, and law students to try to meet those needs.

MSMLP, an independent charity, launched in 2016 and works with lawyers from The Legal Aid Society, the LegalHealth and the LGBTQ divisions of the New York Legal Assistance Group, Transcend Legal, and Youth Represent, as well as with dedicated lawyers from the New York City Bar Justice Center and New York City law firms Duane Morris LLP, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, Jenner & Block LLP, Latham & Watkins LLP, Schulte, Roth & Zabel LLP, and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.

In addition to the program at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Child and Family Services, MSMLP has programs that provide legal help to patients throughout the Mount Sinai Health System including clinical programs such as Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery and Palliative Care Services at Mount Sinai.

About the Mount Sinai Health System

The Mount Sinai Health System is New York City’s largest integrated delivery system, encompassing eight hospitals, a leading medical school, and a vast network of ambulatory practices throughout the greater New York region. Mount Sinai’s vision is to produce the safest care, the highest quality, the highest satisfaction, the best access and the best value of any health system in the nation. The Health System includes approximately 7,480 primary and specialty care physicians; 11 joint-venture ambulatory surgery centers; more than 410 ambulatory practices throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and 31 affiliated community health centers. The Icahn School of Medicine is one of three medical schools that have earned distinction by multiple indicators: ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Medical Schools”, aligned with a U.S. News & World Report’s “Honor Roll” Hospital, No. 12 in the nation for National Institutes of Health funding, and among the top 10 most innovative research institutions as ranked by the journal Nature in its Nature Innovation Index. This reflects a special level of excellence in education, clinical practice, and research. The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report’s “Honor Roll” of top U.S. hospitals; it is one of the nation’s top 20 hospitals in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Geriatrics, Gynecology, Nephrology, Neurology/Neurosurgery, and Orthopedics in the 2019-2020 “Best Hospitals” issue. Mount Sinai’s Kravis Children’s Hospital also is ranked nationally in five out of ten pediatric specialties by U.S. News & World Report. The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked 12th nationally for Ophthalmology, Mount Sinai St. Lukes and Mount Sinai West are ranked 23rd nationally for Nephrology and 25th for Diabetes/Endocrinology, and Mount Sinai South Nassau is ranked 35th nationally for Urology. Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai South Nassau are ranked regionally.

For more information, visit https://www.mountsinai.org or find Mount Sinai on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Boekel Scientific has been awarded standards compliance for six blood banking devices from AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks)

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As a US based manufacturer of medical devices, Boekel Scientific has strategically increased the product line breadth by collaborating with the blood banking industry. – Brian Canna, VP of Marketing


FEASTERVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

Compliance Notification:

Boekel Scientific has been awarded standards compliance for six blood banking devices from AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks). The AABB Standards-Compliant Product Evaluation (SCoPE) Program, an initiative to determine vendor product compliance, was recently launched to evaluate blood banking equipment and supplies. The program was designed to drive consistency and performance in the highly regulated market. The devices are used in blood banks for thawing, storing, and collecting blood and blood products.

Boekel Scientific, a US based manufacturer of medical and laboratory devices, has been awarded standards compliance for the following equipment:

1) Small Platelet Agitator – Part Numbers 301200 / 301200-2

Product Link: https://www.boekelsci.com/small-platelet-incubator-and-agitator.html

2) Small Platelet Incubator – Part Numbers 301550 / 301550-2

Product Link: https://www.boekelsci.com/small-platelet-incubator-and-agitator.html

3) Large Platelet Agitator – Part Numbers 301300 / 301300-2

Product Link: https://www.boekelsci.com/large-platelet-incubator-and-agitator.html

4) Large Platelet Incubator – Part Numbers 301650 / 301650-2

Product Link: https://www.boekelsci.com/large-platelet-incubator-and-agitator.html

5) Plasma Thawer – Part Number 301000

Product Link: https://www.boekelsci.com/plasma-thawer-320.html

6) Blood Collection Mixer / Scale – Part Number 302000

Product Link: https://www.boekelsci.com/touch-screen-blood-collection-mixer.html

Boekel Scientific is an ISO 13495 certified medical device company that specializes in manufacturing blood banking, histology, and microbiology equipment. For more information on these devices please contact Boekel Scientific at (800) 336-6929 or visit our website at https://www.boekelsci.com. For company updates visit the Boekel Scientific LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/boekel-scientific. For business development or marketing opportunities please contact Brian Canna, VP of Marketing at Boekel Scientific.

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Early Diagnosis, Prompt Treatment Offer Hope for Those With Rare Form of Pulmonary Hypertension Called CTEPH

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SILVER SPRING, Md. (PRWEB)

As part of Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month, on Nov. 13, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) sets aside a day to help raise awareness and improve diagnosis of a rare form of pulmonary hypertension (PH) known as chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Unlike some forms of PH, CTEPH has several treatment options, including a potentially curative surgery.

CTEPH is a form of pulmonary hypertension caused by old blood clots in the lungs. Some patients with CTEPH also have other changes in their pulmonary arteries that can make them narrower and stiffer. CTEPH stops or slows blood from flowing through the arteries and causes the right side of the heart to pump much harder, which can lead to right-heart failure and death. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue and chest pain. Because these symptoms are similar to other common illnesses such as asthma, people can go months and years without a proper diagnosis.

To accurately diagnose CTEPH, doctors must incorporate a number of tests, including a right heart catheterization to measure blood pressure in the heart and lungs and a ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan that highlights how blood circulates through the lungs in order to locate blockages. Although CTEPH is a serious condition, the good news is that advances in treatment offer surgical and treatment options. One of these is a surgery that removes the chronic blood clots from the lungs.

“If left untreated, CTEPH is a deadly condition. Fortunately, it is perhaps the most treatable form of pulmonary hypertension where even a cure is oftentimes possible,” says Gustavo Heresi, M.D., a pulmonologist at Cleveland Clinic.

PHA will host a Facebook Live event at http://www.Facebook.com/PulmonaryHypertensionAssociation on CTEPH Awareness Day:

CTEPH Awareness Day will also feature inspiring stories by individuals with CTEPH through PHA’s “PHaces of Hope” campaign, which involves a community of individuals with PH, caregivers and health care professionals who share what gives them hope while facing this disease.

For resources on CTEPH Awareness Day, visit PHAssociation.org/CTEPHDay. The day’s activities can also be followed on social media using #CTEPHDay.

PHA’s CTEPH Awareness Day campaign is supported by a sponsorship from Bayer.

About the Pulmonary Hypertension Association

Headquartered in Silver Spring, Md., the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit patient association dedicated to the pulmonary hypertension (PH) community. Pulmonary hypertension is a rare, chronic and life-threatening disease of the lungs for which no cure currently exists. PHA’s mission is to extend and improve the lives of those affected by PH. To achieve this mission, PHA engages people with PH and their families, caregivers, health care providers, and researchers worldwide who work together to advocate for the PH community, provide support to patients, caregivers and families, offer up-to-date education and information on PH, improve quality patient care, and fund and promote research. For more information, visit http://www.PHAssociation.org and connect with PHA on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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