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Improving Patient Engagement and Retention by Personalized Care in Pediatric Clinical Research, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Through the LEGO Foundation: Play for All accelerator, Little Journey has been working to enhance the emotional well-being support provided to children and their families using Learning through Play and Design for all principles. Little Journey has developed the innovative “A Little About Me” module that uses play to better understand each family’s needs, communication preferences and emotional support requirements. This is then shared to empower the clinical and research teams to provide more tailored support to improve the trial experience, engagement and retention.
Attend this webinar to hear from a number of subject matter experts on how to understand and unlock the power of play and engage children and their families in pediatric clinical trials. Through personalized care, trust can be built, alleviate anxiety and enhance overall participant engagement.

Register for the live webinar taking place on Friday, September 22, 2023, at 1pm EDT (10am PDT) featuring Chris Evans, CEO & Co-Founder, Little Journey; Amir Lahav, ScD, Digital Health Innovation Advisor for Pharma & Medtech; Solomon Kamal-Uddin, MBBS, Dual Certificate Paediatric Consultant and Paediatric Emergency Medicine; and Leanne West, Innovation Catalyst, Patient Advocate, Connector, Chief Engineer Pediatric Technology Georgia Tech, President International Children’s Advisory Network, Pediatric Innovation Catalyst Global Center for Medical Innovation.
For more information, or to register for this event, visit The Universal Language of Play: Improving Patient Engagement and Retention by Personalized Care in Pediatric Clinical Research.

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year, thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://xtalks.com
For information about hosting a webinar visit http://xtalks.com/why-host-a-webinar/ 

Media Contact

Ayesha Rashid, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x272, [email protected]

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NYC Plastic Surgeon Dr. Brandon Elnekaveh Announces the Launch of his New Practice Website

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Brandon Elnekaveh, M.D. Plastic Surgery is a premier source for aesthetic excellence in New York City and Long Island, NY. His clinic utilizes the latest technology and aesthetic innovations to provide access to a full range of cosmetic treatments and plastic surgery procedures, including breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, rhinoplasty, facelifts, female aesthetic genital surgery, Botox and dermal fillers.

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Dr. Brandon Elnekaveh, a plastic surgeon based in New York City, is thrilled to announce the launch of his newly designed website, http://www.brandonplastics.com to provide comprehensive information about his premier practice. The user-friendly website details Dr. Elnekaveh’s credentials, experience and patient reviews and provides an overview of the procedures he performs such as breast surgery, labiaplasty, body contouring, facial rejuvenation and non-surgical treatments. Patients can view before-and-after photos of real results and read in-depth information about what to expect. The website also highlights Dr. Elnekaveh’s natural, nuanced approach to cosmetic surgery, as he truly understands that plastic surgery, cosmetic treatments and reconstructive procedures can be life-changing. From overcoming traumatic injuries that caused facial deformities to rejuvenating facial structures or contouring the body, Dr. Elnekaveh can provide life-changing results.

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Professional PT Supports Expansion of Great Talent with New Partner in Plymouth MA

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New partner renovates clinic and adds new state-of-the-art equipment for superior patient care.

MELVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Professional Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, announces they entered a strategic partnership with Steven Shevory, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT in their Plymouth MA location. After being with Professional for over six years, Steven became part of Professional’s strategic partnership program that provides a unique affiliation solution to clinicians and leaders who are vested in ownership and operations. The collaboration represents a leadership opportunity for Steven and fostered clinic updates to enhance the therapist-patient experience.

The new Clinical Director Partner, Steven Shevory, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT is excited to continue to serve the Plymouth community with the highest quality of care and adds. “I am looking forward to teaming up with Professional Physical Therapy. Over the past 6 years, I have really enjoyed my time here. It is great to work with a company that puts a real emphasis on education, patient outcomes and a great working environment with awesome coworkers.”

Since Steven partnered with Professional, the clinic has been renovated with a fresh new look, including new adjustable treatment tables, a state-of-the art pulley system to help patients improve joint flexibility and range of motion during recovery, along with a few new cardio treadmill machines.

Shevory completed his doctorate in Physical Therapy at Boston University. He has extensive experience working with patients of all ages. His specialty services, available at the Plymouth clinic include:

Additionally, the Plymouth clinic:

  • Accepts most major insurance plans.
  • Offers convenient hours, including early mornings and late evenings.
  • Does not require a physician referral or prescription to start treatment.
  • Schedules each initial evaluation quickly, sometime the same or next day.
  • Provides ongoing patient education on diagnosis, treatment plans and prescribed home-exercise programs.

Professional Physical Therapy currently operates widely across five of the Northeast states. For more information and a list of all Professional Physical Therapy locations and services, please visit http://www.professionalpt.com.

About Professional Physical Therapy
Professional Physical Therapy was founded in 1999 and is an industry leader, providing private outpatient physical and hand therapy services throughout the Northeast. Our clinical team is comprised of multi-specialty Physical, Hand and Occupational Therapists who can treat a wide variety of orthopedic injuries and conditions with excellence. Today, Professional has grown to include over 190 facilities in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.

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Professional Physical Therapy, Professional Physical Therapy, 516-321-2400, [email protected], https://www.professionalpt.com/

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Free Comedy Night In Anaheim With Nationally Known Headliners Supporting Student Mental Health.

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Event attendees will have the opportunity to make a tax-deductible donation to Wellness Together School Mental Health, a California-based, national 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation aiming to increase mental health awareness, advocacy, and access. Donations to Wellness Together support student mental health services.

WHEN: Thursday, September 7, 2023
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm PT
*Doors open at 6:30 pm PT
WHERE: Anaheim Convention Center
800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802

WHO:Chris Gethard, Nicole Byer, Aparna Nancherla, Eddie Pepitone, and more.

COST:FREE! Attendees may need to pay for parking. Onsite cash bar available. For more information or to get tickets, visit:

https://laughingtogether.org/

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Britney Stone, Wellness Together, 1 (916) 234-3367, [email protected],  https://www.laughingtogether.org/ 

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Xtalks Announces its Life Science Webinar Calendar for September 2023

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Upcoming free, educational webinars from Xtalks will feature topics on biomarkers, clinical trials, commercialization & HEOR, drug discovery & development, food, healthcare, laboratory technology, medical device, patient recruitment & retention, pharmaceutical and pharma manufacturing & supply chain.

TORONTO, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Stay on top of current hot topics through free webinars presented by leading experts in the pharma, biotech, medical device and food industries. Access to all webinars is free, so be sure to register today to save your place! Participate in the discussion and stay relevant in your field!

Visit http://www.xtalks.com to see our upcoming webinars:

BIOMARKERS
September 27– Cancer Immunotherapy: Exploring Imaging as a Catalyst to Immune Response Prediction

CLINICAL TRIALS
September 5– Accurate Suicide Risk Detection with eC-SSRS Helps Ensure Safety of Trial Participants and Treatments in Oncology and Beyond
September 6– Covariate Adjustment in Randomized Clinical Trials Based on Latest FDA Guidance: Application to Composite Covariates
September 7– UAT and Risk Mitigation: Insights from Global RTSM Experts and Cutting-Edge Pharma
September 12– Pediatric Clinical Trials: Tackling Clinical and Therapeutic Development Challenges Head-On
September 12– Functional Service Provider: A Dynamic Method for Workforce Management During Economic Uncertainty
September 14– Optimizing Rare Disease Clinical Trials Through Patient Experience
September 14– Achieving Success in Neuroscience Clinical Trials: An Integrated CRO Approach
September 18– Harnessing the Value of Data to Maximize Your eClinical Assets
September 19– Advancing understanding of Long COVID: Leveraging patient perspectives with the Symptom Burden Questionnaire™
September 20– Clinical Trial Diversity: Harnessing the Power of Technology for More Inclusive Studies
September 21– The Innovations of Decentralized Clinical Trials
September 22– The Universal Language of Play: Improving Patient Engagement and Retention by Personalized Care in Pediatric Clinical Research
September 25– Respiratory Rare Disease Trials — Optimizing Diversity and Decentralization
September 26– The Forefront of Radiopharmaceuticals: History of ̑-Emitters with a Focus on Radiobiology, Physics and Clinical Considerations
September 26– Improving Study and CRO Oversight Plan through BIMO Findings
September 27– A Central Lab Perspective on Site and Patient Centricity: Going Beyond the Data
September 28– The Art of Decentralizing Pediatric Rare Disease Studies: Clinical Trials Suited for Daily Life
September 28– AI in Clinical Trials: Leveraging a Clinical Trial Intelligence Platform

COMMERCIALIZATION & HEOR
September 26– Modernized Product Launch Training and Sales Enablement: Three Ways to Impact Your Bottom Line

DRUG DISCOVERY & DEVELOPMENT
September 1– Using AI in Drug Development to Enhance Preclinical Translatability
September 19– How Life Science Companies can Realize the Full Value of Their R&D Data
September 29– Global Pharma R&D Insights: Data Report from Leaders Around the World

FOOD
September 14– How Alternative Protein Drives a More Sustainable Food System
September 20– Enhancing the Consumer’s “Alt Meat” Protein Experience

HEALTHCARE
September 15– Unleashing the Power of Play in a Child Centered Approach to Enhance Patient Experience
September 18– Perinatal Mood Disorders
September 25– The Reimagined Registry: Revolutionizing Patient Care and Research through Real-World Data

LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
September 15– Enzyme Manufacturing and Optimization via an E. coli One-Stop Solution
September 15– Multiplex Immunohistochemistry Assays: Exploring Applications & Advantages

MEDICAL DEVICE
September 27– Combination Products: Critical Steps to Successfully Accelerate Time-to-Market

PATIENT RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
September 13– Serving Underserved Populations: Going Beyond Recruitment

PHARMACEUTICAL
September 6– Long-Acting Injectables (LAI): Microsphere Design, Development and Scale-up

PHARMA MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN
September 8– Technological Innovations in Clinical Supply Chains: Maximizing End-to-End Visibility
September 13– Biomanufacturing Facility Design: The Impact of Annex 1 and Contamination Control Strategy
September 29– Computer Software Assurance for FDA-Regulated Industries

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks, powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., is a leading provider of educational webinars to the global life science, food and medical device community. Every year thousands of industry practitioners (from life science, food and medical device companies, private & academic research institutions, healthcare centers, etc.) turn to Xtalks for access to quality content. Xtalks helps Life Science professionals stay current with industry developments, trends and regulations. Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

To learn more about Xtalks visit http://www.xtalks.com.

Media Contact

Ayesha Rashid, Xtalks, +1 (416) 977-6555 x272, [email protected], www.xtalks.com

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MedReview Chief Strategy Officer to Speak at Prestigious HPRI East Conference

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“Data mining is a powerful tool, as it can curtail claim leakage, identify new savings opportunities and improve medical loss ratios by returning claim dollars to payors,” said Gonzales, who focuses on organizational effectiveness and oversees new client implementations for MedReview.

“Implementing MedReview’s data-mining process has resulted in real savings for P3,” said Wilson. “We’re excited to share our story at HPRI East so that other companies can see a path to the results we have discovered.”

HPRI East connects leading figures in payment integrity and revenue cycle management and is the only conference focusing on breaking down payor and provider silos. Learn more about the conference here.

To learn more about MedReview’s solutions, medreview.us.

About MedReview
Headquartered in the financial district of New York City and serving all U.S. states and territories, MedReview has been a leading provider of payment integrity, utilization management and quality surveillance services for more than 40 years. A physician-led organization with a passion for ensuring that health care claims fairly represent the care provided, MedReview provides timely independent hospital billing audits and clinical validation reviews on behalf of health plans, government agencies and Taft-Hartley organizations, saving millions of dollars for its clients each year.

About P3 Health Partners
P3 Health Partners Inc. is a leading population health management company. Founded and led by physicians, P3 has an expansive network of more than 2,500 affiliated primary care providers across the country. P3 supports primary care providers with value-based care coordination and administrative services that improve patient outcomes and lower costs. Through partnerships with these local providers, the P3 care team creates an enhanced patient experience by navigating, coordinating, and integrating the patient’s care within the healthcare system. For more information, visit http://www.p3hp.org.

Media Contact

Tracey Osentoski, MedReview, Inc., 248-977-0940, [email protected], medreview.us

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New Survey from Aeroflow Breastpumps Highlights Breastfeeding’s Impact on Postpartum Mental Health & the Need for Education

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Notable survey results include:

  • About 90% of respondents shared they experienced feelings of anxiety, sadness, stress or a low mood after giving birth, with 67% saying that breastfeeding or making sure their baby was fed contributes to their stress and anxiety.
  • More than half (53%) of new mothers experienced anxiety after weaning.

63% of respondents felt they needed assistance to properly breastfeed, and 67% admitted to skipping out on activities due to not having the tools or resources necessary to breastfeed in public.

  • 70% of new moms shared they have also had to skip out on activities due to their postpartum depression.
  • 80% of mothers expressed interest in receiving education around the resources and tools available to help their mental health after giving birth.
  • More than 90% feel that education around what mothers should expect with their postpartum mental health needs to be improved.

While the demand for increased access to breastfeeding support and mental health services is clear, further insights from the survey also conclude that barriers to access when it comes to location exist. More than half (57%) stated that their location interfered with their ability to receive care around breastfeeding and postpartum necessities, while 30% of mothers stated they were never able to get ahold of a lactation consultant when they were struggling. This reveals an immediate need for telehealth services so mothers have access to professional help at all times while breastfeeding.

“Postpartum already brings so many changes to a woman’s body that can impact their mental health, and breastfeeding is just another aspect that can cause new moms to feel stress and anxiety. I commonly see moms experience different struggles that can make the breastfeeding experience stressful and frustrating, such as clogged milk ducts, trouble latching, low milk supply, establishing a feeding schedule and more. We need to provide mothers with more education and resources to ease their breastfeeding journey, which will ultimately result in better mental health outcomes,” said Dr. Jessica Madden, Medical Director of Aeroflow Breastpumps. “Health insurance and care providers play a huge role in increasing access to critical breastfeeding resources that will help moms reach their breastfeeding goals and ensure their mental health is intact. At Aeroflow Breastpumps, we’ve recently partnered with Canopie to provide affordable, app-based mental health support for new mothers through insurance, and are continuing to expand our educational resources for new mothers.”

“The results of this survey illustrate something we know as mothers and as professionals in this space: our mental health overlaps with every single experience of motherhood. This is doubly true with feeding – in fact, challenges and unmet expectations around feeding are some of the most reliable early warning signs that a new mom is struggling,” said Anne Wanlund, Co-Founder and CEO of Canopie. “Poor mental health can negatively impact our ability to feed – and sleep, because we are anxious about feeding. It’s a vicious cycle. We have seen very high uptake and engagement in Canopie’s mental health programming from Aeroflow moms, who are given trustworthy, evidence-based resources and a supportive environment that encourages them to take care of themselves.”

To view the full findings of the study please click here.

About Aeroflow Breastpumps

Aeroflow Breastpumps, a subsidiary of Aeroflow Healthcare, is a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider specializing in providing breast pumps & breastfeeding support through insurance. Its mission is to improve health outcomes for new and expectant mothers throughout their pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and breastfeeding journey by making it easy to receive the very best medical equipment, supplies, support and education for each unique stage of motherhood. Visit AeroflowBreastpumps.com for more information.

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FischTank PR, Aeroflow Breastpumps, 646-699-1414, [email protected], https://aeroflowbreastpumps.com/

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IEI:Lead Expands Its Partnership With Howard University to Increase Learning Opportunities For Aspiring School District Leaders

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In addition, cohort participants will be offered 55 continuing education hours as well as a certificate from Howard University by completing a practitioner-oriented capstone project. The capstone will challenge participants to combine what they learn throughout the programs with their professional experience to analyze a real-world issue, providing practical recommendations to their district leadership team.

“Howard University’s School of Education’s collaboration with IEI:Lead and our launch of the new Aspiring District Leader Institute are two huge milestones in IEI’s commitment to nurture the next generation of exceptional educational leaders,” said Doug Roberts, Founder and CEO of IEI. “Our continued relationship with Howard University provides our IEI:Lead participants with support on their journeys to becomes champions of equity and student achievement.”

Over the course of the Winter 2024 cohorts, new and aspiring district leaders gather virtually once a week for two-hour sessions led this year by Dr. Joseph as well as Dr. Sarena Shivers, Deputy Executive Director of Professional Learning and Member Services, Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, Traci Davis, Superintendent Emeritus, and Tom Burton, Superintendent Emeritus, who will share their own unique perspectives, insights, and guidance.

“After overseeing the Winter 2023 cohort and observing the strides our participants made in their professional growth, I’m excited to help visionary leaders shape the future of their districts and improve student achievement,” Dr. Joseph remarked. “The partnership between IEI and Howard University plays a key role in moving K-12 innovation forward.”

The Winter 2024 Cohorts are open to all aspiring leaders, including non-IEI member districts. Classes begin November 7, 2023, culminating with a graduation celebration on March 10, 2024 in Puerto Rico, site of the IEI’s National 2024 Spring Summit. A limited number of spots are available; to learn more or to register, visit the IEI:Lead website.

About the Institute for Education Innovation
Superintendents are defenders of our children’s right to a high-quality public education, and lead their teams toward effective, sustainable solutions to age-old problems. They must be at the center of discussions around when, where, and how innovation will affect teaching and learning. Many education solution providers, funders, researchers, and thought leaders are mission-driven: they do what they do to improve student outcomes. The Institute for Education Innovation bridges gaps between the individuals and organizations committed to seeing students succeed in school and life, creating a safe space for constructive problem-solving and innovative thinking. http://www.instituteforedinnovation.com.

About Howard University
Howard University is one of the nation’s leading research universities, dedicated to educating students from diverse backgrounds at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. Guided by our extraordinary cadre of faculty, students are immersed in cutting-edge scholarship and innovation including nanotechnology, human genome research, atmospheric science, as well as the social science, arts and humanities.

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Sarah Williamson, Institute for Education Innovation, 503-349-3548, sarah@swpr-group.com

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