Business: Executives

CAIS Continues Senior Leadership Expansion with Andrew Smith Lewis Joining as Chief Innovation Officer

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Andrew Smith Lewis, a technologist working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human cognition, will be pioneering learning technologies for advisors to better understand alternative investments.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

CAIS, the leading technology platform connecting financial advisors with alternative investments, today announced that Andrew Smith Lewis has joined CAIS as Chief Innovation Officer. Andrew Smith Lewis, a technologist working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human cognition, will be pioneering learning technologies for advisors to better understand alternative investments.

“Our mission is to empower independent financial advisors with the tools and resources to drive business growth,” said Matt Brown, CAIS Founder and CEO. “Andrew brings a unique combination of skills and experience that will empower financial advisors to improve outcomes for their clients.”

Smith Lewis has dedicated his career to unlocking human potential and empowering people to discover solutions by optimizing the way they learn. He is the cofounder and former CEO of Cerego an adaptive learning platform that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to scale proven cognitive science and make learning possible for anyone. By improving the learning experience, Cerego successfully helped over 6 million users, including partners such as The U.S. Army, NYU, Cengage, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, ASU, edX, Rockwell Automation, and Elsevier. Smith Lewis continues to serve on Cerego’s Board of Directors as Vice Chairman.

“I am excited about CAIS’ commitment to developing innovative technologies that help independent financial advisors,” said Andrew Smith Lewis. “CAIS embodies all of the things I am passionate about: blending artificial intelligence with learning science, hiring the right talent, and fostering a culture of innovation.”

With Smith Lewis joining the team, CAIS plans to immediately embark on another significant expansion of the company’s technology team and its Los Angeles-based Technology and Innovation Hub. Earlier this year, CAIS announced the strengthening of its senior leadership team with four key additions, including Marco Riedl, Chief Product Officer, formerly from eBay.

“We are developing powerful new ways for advisors to learn about alternative investments,” said Matt Brown, CAIS Founder and CEO. “We are doubling down on education and technology. Making top-tier alternative investments accessible on a massive scale was a major achievement. Our challenge now is to make them universally understood as well.”

The first truly open marketplace for alternative investments, CAIS offers financial advisors unprecedented access to a curated menu of top-tier hedge funds, private equity, and real estate funds in addition to a variety of capital markets offerings.

The CAIS platform has facilitated over $8 billion since inception and more than $1 billion in the first 6 months of 2019 alone. Over 1,500 advisory firms/teams, who oversee more than $1.2 trillion in assets, are members of the CAIS Platform.

About CAIS

CAIS is the premier financial technology platform, providing independent financial advisors with access to top-tier managers of specialized investment products in the multi-trillion dollar independent wealth channel. CAIS offers streamlined execution for an expanding list of alternative investment funds and products. CAIS complements its fund offerings with independent due diligence provided by Mercer. CAIS is an NFA member with securities offered through CAIS Capital LLC, member FINRA, SIPC.

For more information about CAIS, visit http://www.caisgroup.com

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Health: Addiction

Surgery Can be a Pain, But Opioids Not Always Best Elixir

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Dr. Alejandro Badia

Today, we have many proven, opioid-sparing options, including minimally invasive operative techniques and pre- and post-surgical uses of advanced nerve-blocking agents and long-lasting local anesthetics like EXPAREL® to resolve both pain and inflammation.


MIAMI (PRWEB)

Innovative pain management alternatives during and after surgery can significantly reduce the number of patients becoming chronic users – and abusers — of opioid drugs, says noted orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD, founder and chief medical officer of the Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW®, who has successfully paired standard anesthesia during surgery with a new, opioid-sparing analgesic.

Called EXPAREL®, from Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the non-narcotic drug is injected as a single dose at the site of the regional block (nerves that deaden extremity) and often directly into the surgical site as well to help produce postoperative pain relief. The medication incorporates technology that encapsulates it in liposomal particles, allowing release of the drug’s pain-inhibiting properties for an extended period, Dr. Badia explains.

“In a recent case with a patient Dr. Amy Chappell, a neurologist and prominent lifestyle medicine physician who sustained a massive rotator cuff tear requiring double row repair, a procedure that can be particularly painful, the patient only required an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication to mitigate discomfort following administration of EXPAREL® during surgery,” says Dr. Badia. According to Dr. Chappell, “I never had pain after the surgery and the only real issue was having to wear the protective abuction pillow and sling”!

Another case involved Nick Mendez, the CEO of OrthoNOW®, an innovative orthopedic care delivery company, who underwent combined labral repair and insertion of the Regeneten® patch to his rotator cuff for a partial tear. Mr. Mendez stated, “I had slight discomfort but never pain that required me taking anything other than some Motrin and I was able to even continue working via my mobile phone the same day of the outpatient procedure”.

The recent launch of a national education campaign underscores Dr. Badia’s comments. The campaign encourages patients to discuss non-opioid options for pain management with their doctors prior to undergoing surgical procedures. Campaign sponsors cite data indicating that only a 10% reduction in the number of physician-written prescriptions for opioid drugs following surgery would mean 300,000 fewer patients becoming “persistent opioid users.”

The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that common prescription opioids like hydrocodone (Vicodin®), oxymorphone (Opana®), codeine and fentanyl are chemically similar to heroin. In fact, nearly 80% of Americans using heroin say they turned to the drug after initially misusing prescription opioids, the Institute states.

Dr. Badia points to a 2017 study in JAMA Surgery indicating that patients often receive prescriptions for a month’s worth of opioid pills and that some 6% of them are still taking the drugs three months or longer after their procedures. Even more alarming, he says, is a March 2017 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which found that as many as 13% of patients who received prescriptions for a week’s supply of opioid drugs were still taking them a year later.

“Surgery, including orthopedic surgery which is sometimes associated with a higher level of postoperative pain, does not – and should not – require use of narcotics for pain management,” Dr. Badia says. “Today, we have many proven, opioid-sparing options, including minimally invasive operative techniques and pre- and post-surgical uses of advanced nerve-blocking agents and long-lasting local anesthetics like EXPAREL® to resolve both pain and inflammation at the surgical site for at least the first 72 hours following surgery – when postoperative pain is the most acute.”

Other opioid-sparing alternatives are explored in an educational report for pharmacists, entitled “Multimodal Analgesia in Orthopedic Surgery.” The report advises that use of two or more medications “with different mechanisms of action” during surgery can have an “additive analgesic effect,” obviating the need for opioids to quell postoperative pain.

Dr. Badia uses Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols as part of his practice to reduce reliance on opioids for pain management. ERAS are designed to improve a patient’s overall surgical experience, including eliminating narcotic prescriptions after surgery.

A recent study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine determined that ERAS decreased patient opioid use one month postoperatively following elective spine and peripheral nerve surgeries, Dr. Badia says.

He emphasizes, however, that any equation for stemming the opioid epidemic must also include patient education.

As an example, he cites a 2018 Johns Hopkins Medicine study in Anesthesia & Analgesia where authors report only “a very small percentage” of patients are choosing to use common, readily available anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen to avoid sole reliance on opioids for pain control. Patients surveyed for the study had undergone orthopedic surgery, specifically spine and joint surgery.

Other research has associated use of opioid-sparing anesthesia during surgery with lower morbidity and mortality rates, Dr. Badia says.

He offers patients these tips:

  • Before undergoing surgery, ask your doctor about opioid-sparing alternatives to manage pain.

  • Change your mindset. Narcotics are not the only option for maintaining comfort. Lower-cost, over-the-counter medications can prove just as effective, particularly if used in a combined, synergistic mode.

  • Follow prescriptions exactly. If you still experience pain when the prescription is ended, seek your doctor’s advice about next steps.

Heed your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions regarding proper disposal of leftover opioid pills. Don’t store them for “possible future use.”

Bio: Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS, internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon and founder of Badia Hand to Shoulder Center and OrthoNOW®, a walk-in orthopedic care clinic. He is a member the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is a specialist in treating all problems related to the hand and upper extremity including trauma, sports injury, joint reconstruction, nerve injuries and arthroscopic surgeries. http://www.OrthoNOWcare.com and http://www.drbadia.com.

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AAAAI Addresses What Patients and Their Families Need to Know About Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)

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“We are another step closer to having the first FDA approved therapy for peanut allergy; this is truly a groundbreaking development. Patients and their families have been waiting for this for many years and will be eagerly awaiting the FDA’s final decision.” – David M. Lang, MD, FAAAAI


MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)

The Allergenic Products Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) met today and voted, based on the available safety and efficacy data, to recommend approval of a standardized oral immunotherapy (OIT) product for peanut allergy. The brand name is expected to be Palforzia, but it was previously referred to as AR101.

The FDA would require a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) to be developed to help ensure the benefits of Palforzia outweigh the risks, and to put additional safeguards in place for patients. The REMS would be in addition to a “black box” warning, the FDA’s most stringent label, in the prescribing information.

While the FDA still needs to complete its review of the product and announce a final decision, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) seeks to share important information about OIT to help patients and families understand the current state of this therapy.

“This is the first potential treatment for any type of food allergy to be recommended for FDA approval,” said AAAAI President David M. Lang, MD, FAAAAI, who is also Chair of the Allergy/Immunology Department in the Respiratory Institute at Cleveland Clinic. “After today’s meeting, we are another step closer to having the first FDA approved therapy for peanut allergy; this is truly a groundbreaking development. Patients and their families have been waiting for this for many years and will be eagerly awaiting the FDA’s final decision.”

As everyone awaits the FDA’s final decision, here are some factors peanut allergic patients and their families should be aware of when considering OIT:

How OIT Works

OIT refers to feeding an allergic individual an increasing amount of an allergen with the goal of increasing the threshold that triggers a reaction.

For example, Palforzia or AR101 is a capsule filled with peanut powder and can be mixed into food. By taking it, patients are exposed to controlled doses of peanut protein, with the dose gradually increasing over time. Ideally the higher doses will eventually induce a level of tolerance sufficient to prevent severe allergic reactions after accidental exposure to peanut.

A Treatment, Not a Cure

OIT is not a cure. It is likely that most allergic patients receiving OIT must remain on it indefinitely, and patients must continue to avoid dietary exposure to the allergen and continue carrying auto-injectable epinephrine.

Shared Decision Making between Patients, Families and Physicians is Crucial

OIT will not be right for every patient. It is not a “one size fits all” approach. How to predict which individuals will respond to OIT and which individuals will be at highest risk of side effects has not been clearly determined, and there are many other important questions about OIT that require ongoing study.

The AAAAI encourages patients and families to engage with an allergist/immunologist to discuss the risks, benefits, and alternatives of OIT and all other emerging treatments for food allergy. Ultimately, the choice of treatment, including that of active non-intervention, will be based on individual and family factors after careful discussion with one’s physician.

“Patients and their families will need to understand the realities of these new therapies. As physicians, we must invest the time to explain the potential for benefit compared with the potential for harm/burden, and permit patients and families to express their values and preferences, allowing them to participate in the medical decision making process to determine whether they desire to proceed with food oral immunotherapy,” said Dr. Lang.

Learn more about the current state of oral immunotherapy at the AAAAI’s website, aaaai.org.

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) represents allergists, asthma specialists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals and others with a special interest in the research and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. Established in 1943, the AAAAI has nearly 7,000 members in the United States, Canada and 72 other countries. The AAAAI’s Find an Allergist/Immunologist service is a trusted resource to help you find a specialist close to home.

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Science: Biology

Helmer Scientific Launches Pro Line Countertop Platelet Storage Systems

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NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (PRWEB)

Helmer Scientific, a leading supplier of cold storage and processing equipment, has announced the release of Pro Line Platelet Storage Systems. These countertop platelet storage systems have been designed to offer optimized platelet storage and support blood bank compliance. Pro Line Platelet Incubators and Agitators combine innovations in performance, reliability and efficiency to keep platelet supplies safe and ready to use.

Life-saving platelet products are critical to patient care for trauma, cancer and other patients undergoing therapies that depress the production of platelets and must be stored reliably and correctly. Platelets must be stored with continual agitation and strict room temperature requirements to keep them viable. Pro Line Platelet Storage Systems offer blood bank personnel precise temperature uniformity of +/-1°C at a set point between 20 and 24°C, providing consistent temperature throughout the unit. This temperature management is critical to ensure that platelet products will not be compromised by temperature fluctuations.

Pro Line Platelet Incubators and Agitators have been designed to combat high noise levels in hospital and blood center settings. The Helmer Scientific Pro Line systems have a noise output with nearly a 10-fold decrease in sound intensity over conventional platelet systems to improve usability in staff work areas.

Pro Line Platelet Storage Systems are over 80% more energy efficient than traditional platelet incubators. Additionally, reducing energy consumption and increasing efficiency reduces the total cost of ownership.

Pro Line performance characteristics are achieved by utilizing AdvanceCore™ Thermoelectric Heating and Cooling Technology. AdvanceCore is a solid-state thermoelectric refrigeration system that automatically heats and cools only as needed to achieve and maintain the optimal temperature for platelet storage. Additionally, the Pro Line AdvanceCore system does not use hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, which eliminates gases targeted under the US EPA SNAP program, Paris Climate Agreement, Montreal Protocol and EU F-Gas Initiative.

Pro Line Storage Systems are monitored by the exclusive i.C3® information center which provides constant temperature monitoring and control, password protected settings, and reporting fuctionality to keep products safe and support blood bank compliance. The AgiTrak™ agitation performance monitoring system is integrated with the i.C3 information center and provides real-time agitator monitoring information to ensure agitation compliance.

“Helmer Scientific is very proud to release our new Pro Line Countertop Platelet Storage Systems,” said Tom Larkner, Helmer Scientific Strategic Products R&D Manager. “Launching new and innovative products is part of our commitment to serving and supporting our blood bank and transfusion service customers.”

The Pro Line Platelet Systems are part of the Helmer Scientific portfolio of medical-grade storage solutions. They are currently available in countertop models. For more information please visit http://info.helmerinc.com/proline.

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Technology: Computer

Scribble Software Releases New Cloud-Based Point-of-Sale Solution

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MARINAGO Point-of-Sale

The release of the MARINAGO Office Point-of-Sale exemplifies our core philosophy of providing comprehensive solutions for the marina industry.


MECHANICSVILLE, Va. (PRWEB)

Scribble Software Inc., a leading provider of business management solutions for the marina industry, announced the release of MARINAGO Office Point-of-Sale (POS), the next phase of the MARINAGO Office next-generation cloud-based management solution for the marina industry. As a cloud-based platform utilizing a SaaS model, MARINAGO Office Point-of-Sale leverages the latest cloud technology and user interface (UI) techniques revolutionizing marina and property management.

Decades of experience and thousands of customers using Scribble Software’s solutions have provided the knowledge and experience necessary to envision future needs and requirements for the marina industry. This solid foundation in marina management operations has provided the necessary experience to expand the features and functionality of the MARINAGO Office Suite to include a state-of-the-art full featured point-of-sale solution.

The MARINAGO Office Suite is a multi-phase project designed to completely manage all aspects of marinas. The new release expands the feature set to include a cloud-based touch-screen friendly point-of-sale module for marina operations offering a ships store, fuel dock, gift shop or other retail related environment. An enterprise level approach was taken, meeting the needs of all size properties including the smallest family owned marina to the corporate conglomerate operating numerous locations. Each property can be individually managed and operated while remaining within the central corporate company entity. This allows the use of a centralized customer and vessel list within the company where individual customers and vessels may be linked and used at specific company-owned properties.

The MARINAGO Office Point-of-Sale fully embraces cloud-based technology by utilizing the Star cloudPRNT technology that allows the printing of sales receipts from anywhere and from any device. Scribble Software and Star Micronics worked closely together to fulfill the goal for the MARINAGO Office Point-of-Sale to produce fully cloud-based receipt printing technology.

“We have continued to develop and expand the functionality of the MARINAGO Office Suite to include a full-featured point-of-sale module and are excited to release it to our customers,” says Vance Young, Director of Technology at Scribble Software. “The release of the MARINAGO Office Point-of-Sale exemplifies our core philosophy of providing comprehensive solutions for the marina industry.”

“We are thrilled that Scribble Software has chosen Star for their new MARINAGO Office Point-of-Sale solution,” says Christophe Naasz, Director of Business Development for Star Micronics. “Scribble has been a long-time partner of Star Micronics and they continue to provide innovative and modern solutions to solve all the needs of their customers. With our CloudPRNT technology and mC-Print3, we are confident that MARINAGO Office Point-of-Sale will help marinas to operate with more efficiency.”

Key features of the MARINAGO Office Point-of-Sale include:


  • 100% cloud-based

  • Multiple property support

  • Touchscreen user interface

  • Highly configurable

  • Bar code scanner support

  • House account ticket charges

  • Print and email receipts

  • Print receipts from any device with Star cloudPRNT

  • Auto opening cash drawer

  • Customized payment methods

  • Integrated PCI / EMV credit card processing

  • Multi-currency support

The new MARINAGO Office Point-of-Sale is poised to take marina and other rental property operations into the next generation of management solutions. Additional information may be obtained at the MARINAGO website, https://www.marinago.com.

About Scribble Software Inc.

Scribble Software Inc. is a leading management solution provider for the marina industry and is located in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Scribble Software produces and markets the MarinaOffice Suite of Solutions, a leading marina management software solution used throughout the globe, as well as a growing array of both cloud-based and mobile solutions. Scribble has risen as a leader in providing management solutions for the marina industry with the focus on providing solutions for all areas and departments of marinas. Scribble Software takes great pride in developing end-to-end enterprise level solutions backed by a support team second to none. For more information, visit http://www.scribblesoftware.com.

About Star Micronics

Star Micronics, one of the world’s largest POS providers, has designated a portfolio of printing, secure cash management, and customer engagement solutions for any retail or hospitality establishment in POS and mPOS environments. Embracing the mobility wave, Star’s complementary SDKs allow users to utilize Star printers in tandem with Android™, iOS iPad®, and iPhone® devices to generate receipts for all of its printers. Always leading, and always innovating, Star Micronics enables web-based printing solutions including remote cloud printing, wireless cash drawer solutions, proximity-based printing, and secure cash management. For more information, visit http://www.starmicronics.com.

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Technology: Electronics

KOAMTAC Increases Security, Performance, and Reliability of IoT Barcode Scanners, RFID Readers, and mPOS companions

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Modern Bluetooth technology consumes less power and transmits data faster and longer in both a secure and reliable way.


PRINCETON, N.J. (PRWEB)

KOAMTAC, Inc., a principal manufacturer of manufacturer of Bluetooth companion barcode scanners, barcode and RFID Sleds, mPOS solutions, and smartphone/tablet charging solutions, today announced upgrades to products for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0. These upgrades increase security, performance, and reliability of their IoT devices used for Auto Identification in multiple fields and industries.

BLE5.0 is two times faster, has a range that is four times longer, and consumes less power than BLE4.1/4.2. Additionally, it is robust enough to operate in a congested environment.

“Bluetooth has become a pretty reliable technology since KOAMTAC has introduced KDC200 Bluetooth barcode scanner in 2007,” said Hanjin Lee, CEO/President of KOAMTAC, Inc. “Modern Bluetooth technology consumes less power and transmits data faster and longer in both a secure and reliable way.”

KOAMTAC adopted BLE 4.1 in 2017 and upgraded to BLE5.0 in 2019. KOAMTAC plans to upgrade to BLE5.1 in 2020. This upgrade strategy ensures customers can operate smoothly and transfer their data quickly without concern for security or privacy. KDC classic HID and SPP Bluetooth profiles are supported in KDC BLE devices. New OPEN profile in KDC BLE device eliminates the need of traditional Bluetooth pairing process.

KOAMTAC plans to release more innovative Barcode, RFID, and mPOS devices based on BLE5.0 through the end of 2019 and into 2020. The KDC280 BLE4.1 scanner is scheduled to upgrade to BLE5.0 by the end of 2019. All other classic Bluetooth devices will be upgraded to BLE5.0 and new products will be introduced as such. The next planned upgrade in 2020 to BLE5.1 includes arrival and departure angle direction information which will make the Bluetooth device location even more accurate.

About KOAMTAC

KOAMTAC, Inc., headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, produces a signature line of lightweight, ergonomically-friendly Bluetooth companion barcode scanners. With its unique patented design, all KOAMTAC products reduce the carbon footprint for the industry and provide consumers with a durable and enhanced solution. All products are universally compatible across current technology platforms and offer seamless use with iOS®, Android®, Mac®, Tizen®, and Windows®-based devices. The KDC20, KDC30, KDC100, KDC200, KDC250, KDC270, KDC280, KDC300, and KDC350 are the most compact and lightest programmable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi companion barcode and NFC readers with a display on the market today. The KDC470 and KDC475 series are patented modular design Smartsled® for single-handed utility. The KDC500 is a PCI-certified EMV/MSR/Barcode/NFC Mobile POS Companion. For additional information or to place an order, visit , email the team at info@koamtac.com or call 609-256-4700. Join in on the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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KDC®, KoamTac®, SmartSled®, KoamTacON®, and KTSync® are registered trademarks of KOAMTAC, Inc.

Bluetooth® is a registered trademark or trademark of Bluetooth SIG, in the U.S. and other countries.

All other product and company names used herein are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by the respective trademark holder.

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ESTUDIO Playa Mujeres Opens NUUP Spa® to the Public, Offering an Integral Wellness Experience in Extraordinary Facilities

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Nuup Spa Playa Mujeres

NUUP Spa® covers a surface area of 3,600 m2 (38,750 sq ft) distributed on three floors that offer a hydrotherapy circuit, 18 treatment cabins, beauty salon, bridal suite lounge and areas for personalized consultations


CANCÚN, Mexico (PRWEB)

ATELIER – ESTUDIO Playa Mujeres, the new luxury “All Suites Resort” of the Mexican ATELIER de Hoteles hotel chain, announces the opening of the NUUP Spa®, a refined and relaxing wellness center designed to offer its visitors transforming experiences with an ample menu of services.

The name NUUP Spa® means “cosmic connection” in the Mayan language, reflecting the goal of this facility, which is to unify and balance body, mind and soul through an integral relaxation experience. All services include the hydrotherapy circuit, as well as the personalized guidance of a Spa Butler who is constantly available to give advice to guests and outside visitors on treatments that suit their lifestyle and personal needs.

“In ATELIER de Hoteles we are excited to offer both our guests and visitors an experience featuring reconnection and renewal, available in the spectacular NUUP Spa®. This innovative wellness center has an extraordinary menu of services, as well as first class facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, which is why we are sure the ATELIER – ESTUDIO Playa Mujeres resort will, in the short term, be a reference point for health care, harmonizing of the senses and body relaxation, not only in the destination, but also in the entire Caribbean.”, commented Oliver Reinhart, CEO of ATELIER de Hoteles.

The 3,600 m2 (38,750 sq. ft.) surface area of the NUUP Spa® is distributed on three floors featuring contemporary architecture which is complemented by state-of-the-art technology. On the first floor there is a gym with free weights and cardio machines, a hydrotherapy circuit with separate areas for men and women, as well as a mixed zone. The second floor has 18 treatment cabins, both for individuals and couples, and on the third floor the Spa’s reception, consultancy, an elegant beauty salon and an exclusive bridal suite lounge are located.

The hydrotherapy circuit is ideal for starting the relaxation process, which lasts approximately 1.5 hours, during which time muscles and blood circulation are stimulated to detox the body. This circuit has a sensorial shower that sprays mist in chromotherapy and aromatherapy surroundings, a play pool with a bubble bed, a cervical massage jet and a pressurized water geyser. There is also a plunge pool with cold water between 17ºC (63ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF), a Jacuzzi heated to 38ºC (100ºF) and a steam bath with eucalyptus salts.

The 18 treatment rooms include 4 for couples, two of them with a luxury bath, and the rest individual. All have a private shower and special MAIA® and Celesta® tables by OakWorks Spa, that allow the body to lie ergonomically to make it easier to give massages and treatments. These beds use the ABC® system that eliminates pressure on the breast for women who lie face down, as well as allowing men and women to release tension on the cervical area when lying face up. It is noteworthy that the NUUP Spa® of the ATELIER – ESTUDIO Playa Mujeres is the only place in Latin America where these beds can be found.

Guests can choose from 8 types of massage for their pleasure, 10 facial and 4 body treatments, as well as special packages, rituals for the bride and beauty services such as manicure, pedicure, depilation, hair styling, haircuts and make up.

The NUUP Spa® of the ATELIER – ESTUDIO Playa Mujeres has a special service designed exclusively for weddings: the Bridal Dress-Up Lounge®, that consists of a private suite for the bride, where she can relax while having her hair and make-up done, along with her bridesmaids and family, for a period of up to 5 hours before the wedding.

Each of the facilities and services of the NUUP Spa® of the ATELIER – ESTUDIO Playa Mujeres

is designed with luxurious details so the mind of each client is freed from stress and awakens in a state of consciousness in “the here and now”. Thanks to the exclusive formula of aromas, textures, art and personalized service, the NUUP Spa® experience becomes something more than just a unique and exclusive service. It is, without a doubt, an experience that creates a positive transformation.

All services at the NUUP Spa® are available for guests of the ATELIER – ESTUDIO Playa Mujeres from the age of 16 years, and for outside visitors 18 years of age and over. In order to fully enjoy the services of the Spa a reservation must be made at least 4 hours in advance, subject to availability.

NUUP Spa® has selected all of its “Artelier” therapists based on their quality and vast knowledge. All are certified in the specialty service they offer.

ATELIER – ESTUDIO Playa Mujeres follows the guidelines of the conceptual cornerstones of Handmade Hospitality®, Addictive Service® and Surrounding Technology® with the innovate service features offered in the NUUP Spa®, set in the relaxed luxury and elegance of Contemporary Mexican Art that can be appreciated throughout the resort.

About:    

ATELIER de Hoteles is an innovative and ground-breaking Mexican hotel chain born in 2015, with contemporary Mexican art setting it apart and acting as the common denominator in its concepts, which include strategy, passion and commitment. ATELIER de Hoteles offers in its four brands, ATELIER, ESTUDIO, ÓLEO and MET, relaxed luxury with the highest in service standards in its properties, currently located in the Hotel Zone and Playa Mujeres, both in Cancun, Quintana Roo, and with openings planned in the near future for the most important beach and business destinations in Mexico.

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Industry: Healthcare

AlayaCare Integrates with Nevvon Enabling Seamless Access to Caregiver Training and Education

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TORONTO (PRWEB)

AlayaCare, a leading home care software platform, today announced their partnership with Nevvon – an intuitive and user-centric education and training solution for caregivers. The partnership and integration provide agencies and caregivers with a simple and efficient way to continue their in-service education requirements anytime, anywhere.

Nevvon offers a comprehensive education platform exclusive to caregivers, which covers a wide range of subjects including dementia care, respiratory diseases, falls prevention, etiquette, sexual harassment training and many more. With the Nevvon integration, AlayaCare clients now have an efficient and effective way to keep their caregivers educated, certified, and fully compliant with state regulations right within the platform.

“Home and health care software innovation requires the ability to collaborate and share ideas with other people, and to sit down and talk with customers and get their feedback and understand their needs,” said James Cohen, CEO and co-founder of Nevvon. “The partnership with AlayaCare presents a unique opportunity to create optimal customer experiences with better efficiency.”

Neil Grunberg, VP, Strategy and Corporate Development at AlayaCare adds, “Education and training for caregivers is a priority for any home care agency seeking to reduce margins and high turnover of frontline staff. Our partnership with Nevvon presents a substantial benefit to our customers by streamlining and simplifying that process and ensuring they’re well within their respective states’ regulatory requirements.”

About AlayaCare

AlayaCare’s unique platform includes back office, client and family portals, remote patient monitoring, telehealth, and mobile care worker functionality in one integrated, highly robust and secure, cloud-based system. AlayaCare is providing the platform for home and community care organizations to propel towards innovation and home care of the future. AlayaCare was founded in 2014. http://www.alayacare.com

About Nevvon

Nevvon is a global innovative home and health care educational technology company that certifies caregivers for the mandatory annual education they earn online. Everything takes place through our simple, intuitive and user-centric app that lets your caregivers easily educate themselves at their pace and on their schedule. Our platform simplifies and streamlines your regulatory requirements in any state so you can focus on what matters most: running a successful business.

Media Contact Information:

For AlayaCare — Amy Cole, amy@colecomms.ca, 647-287-0025

For Nevvon – James Cohen, james@nevvon.com 1-855-963-8866 ext 3

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Health: Mental Health

AltaPointe’s Mental Health Professionals Want to Help You Cope with Disaster

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MOBILE, Ala. (PRWEB)

We are in the peak of the 2019 Hurricane season. Living along the Gulf Coast, we are no stranger to natural disasters. We are all well-rehearsed in what it takes to prepare for say a hurricane. What we might struggle with is how to handle life following a disaster or traumatic event, which can pose tremendous psychological risks to our mental health.

Following a natural disaster, it is natural to experience an array of emotions, such as shock, frustration, and sadness. You may experience nightmares and reoccurring thoughts about the events, or you may not be able to sleep at all. A loss of appetite is normal, and so is overeating. These reactions can have an impact on our physical and mental well-being.

Thankfully, there are steps we can take to better cope with disaster or trauma lessening the psychosomatic impacts.


  • Talk about what happened. By talking with others about the event, you can relieve stress and realize that others may share your feelings.

  • Avoid overexposure to images of the event. Watching or reading news about the event over and over again will only increase your stress.

  • Find time for activities you enjoy. Read a book, go for a walk, or do something else you find enjoyable. These healthy activities can help you get your mind off the disaster and keep the stress in check.

  • Take one thing at a time. Pick one urgent task and work on it. Once you accomplish that task, choose the next one. “Checking off” tasks will give you a sense of accomplishment and make things feel less overwhelming.

  • Ask for help. If your feelings do not go away or are so intense that they interfere with your ability to function in daily life, make an appointment with a mental health professional. Do not try to cope alone. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.

If you find you need help coping following a natural disaster or another traumatic event AltaPointe Health wants to help. AltaPointe has 17 outpatient locations across seven-counties in Alabama. For more information, call (251) 450-2211 or (888) 335-3044.

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When Should Drivers Consider Dropping Full Car Insurance Coverage

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Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has launched a new blog post that explains when drivers should consider dropping full coverage car insurance.

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Many drivers consider dropping full coverage once the loan on their vehicles is paid. However, drivers should think twice before dropping full coverage. If they can’t afford the repairs or the costs to replace their vehicles if something bad happens to them, then they should keep full coverage. The two parts of full coverage insurance, collision and comprehensive, will cover events like animal collisions, falling objects on the vehicle, weather damage, fire, theft, vandalism.

Drivers can consider dropping full coverage in the following situations:


  •     The value of the car is low. To determine the value of a vehicle, drivers should analyze some things like the age of the car, the total mileage, wear and tear on the interior, defects or rust on the exterior. If the car is significantly less valuable than the day of the purchase, then keeping full coverage is not worth it. Drivers that decide to keep full coverage should do some adjustments to their policies. For example, drivers that own a vehicle that is worth $5,000 and have a deductible that is $1,000 will get $4,000 if their cars got totaled. If their policy covers amounts as high as $10,000 then drivers pay for insurance that they don’t need and don’t use. In this scenario, drivers are recommended to lower their coverage amounts.

  •     Paid loan. Drivers that paid off their loans are no longer required to carry full coverage. If their budgets had been strained due to paying for full coverage, then they should decrease their coverage and premiums.

  •     Drivers can support the costs of a replacement. Drivers that have enough money to pay for the repairs or for the replacement of their vehicles, should drop full coverage. Drivers that have a high deductible on their insurance, can use the money they save from the premiums to create an emergency repairs fund that can be used when the vehicles need to be repaired.

  •     Rule of thumb. If the actual cash value of the vehicle is smaller than 10 full coverage payments, then drivers should drop full coverage.

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