Tag: Health and Medical

Twenty-Nine States Proclaim March SUDC Awareness Month for Unexplained Childhood Deaths

ROSELAND, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ — The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation thanks Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming for making statewide proclamations declaring March 2021 as SUDC Awareness Month.

Dr. Rodney Kryzhanovskiy Joins the Spodak Dental Group Team

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Dr. Rodney Kryzhanovskiy, a general dentist with a passion for transforming lives, joins the admired team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. He strives to relate to each patient and understand their needs, desires and concerns, and to help them achieve optimal dental health that aligns with their lifestyle.

Pure Transplant Solutions Announces Collaboration with King’s College London to Support NHS Funded GAMECHANgER-1 Clinical Trial for HLA Sensitized Patients with End Stage Renal Disease

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), a collaboration driven biotechnology company focused on the development of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-based diagnostics and therapeutics within the field of transplantation, is proud to announce that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with King’s College London.

Caisson Biotech, LLC and Heparinex, LLC Announce Positive Examination Report of European Patent and the Discovery of a New Class of Sugar Polymers

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Caisson Biotech and parent company Heparinex are pleased to announce that they have received a positive examination report from the European Patent Office for a patent covering the chemoenzymatic production of heparosan utilized in the HEPtune® drug delivery platform. Once certified, the new patent family will increase patent coverage across Europe, adding to the U.S. holdings.

19th Annual Postdoc Event Targets Career Successes

ROCKVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ — The 19th National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Annual Conference is set for April 15-16, 2021 and will include educational, career advancement and networking opportunities benefiting postdoctoral scholars (“postdocs”) and their host institutions around the world. More than fifty experts will dive into themes of top importance to the greater postdoc community.

Zootility Launches a Comfortable Face Mask

PORTLAND, Maine /ScoopCloud/ — Zootility, a design-driven US manufacturing company, launches a mask to provide comfort and protection to both those who are wearing masks just for a quick trip to the grocery store as well as essential workers who are masked 8+ hours per day.

California Plastic Surgery Practice Paves the Way for Women in Cosmetic Medicine

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The field of plastic surgery has long had a gender imbalance: while 92% of patients are women, most plastic surgeons are men. In fact, only 1 out of 5 plastic surgeons is female. This is gradually changing, due in part to women like board certified plastic surgeon Christa Clark, MD, FACS, who employs an all-female staff at her practice, Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery.

Rescindo Therapeutics’ RSC-57 Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for Kabuki Syndrome

CARY, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ — Rescindo Therapeutics Inc., a drug discovery company dedicated to the development of new treatments for rare genetic disorders, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for the Company’s lead drug RSC-57, for the treatment of patients with Kabuki Syndrome.

JNL Technologies Launches Quantum SA Standalone Wander Management Control Unit

IXONIA, Wis. /ScoopCloud/ — JNL Technologies, maker of Quantum nurse call, wander management, and access control systems, is now shipping Quantum SA, a standalone wander management system. Using the same proven Bluetooth technology as JNL’s Quantum DCS product line, the Quantum SA does not require cable installation or the purchase of a Quantum server and is perfect for smaller areas that do not require centralized management.

Flightpath Biosciences Launches via Illumina Accelerator to Conduct Largest Clinical Biomarker Study in Lyme Disease

BERKELEY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Flightpath Biosciences, a life sciences company, launched today claiming a spot in Illumina Accelerator’s second global class to develop diagnostics and microbiome-targeted therapeutics to treat rare pathogen-driven diseases. The company has operated in stealth since its founding in mid-2019 and has built a pipeline of drug candidates for a wide range of diseases, starting with acute and Persistent Lyme Disease (PLD).

MWBE’s For PPE: American Manufacturing Re-Investing In Underserved Communities

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Minority business enterprise (MBE) New York-based development and diversity supplier firm, MRV Group, LLC partners with architectural firm DXA studio to re-invest American made PPE sales to 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) organizations that support MWBE’s and underserved communities impacted by COVID-19.

Kalyagen™ Announces Launch of Clinical Trial to Evaluate STEMREGEN® and Stem Cells for Advanced Heart Failure Patients

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Kalyagen™, along with the Sociedad Espanola de Medicina Regenerativa y Terapia Celular (the “Spanish Society of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy”), is pleased to announce the launch of a multicenter clinical trial, “The Effect of Stemregen and Adipose Stroma Vascular Fraction (SVF) Either Individually or in Combination in Patient With Heart Failure,” to evaluate the use of stem cell therapies in patients suffering from heart failure.

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants Acquires Pharmaceutical Strategies Group

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — EPIC Holdings, Inc. (EPIC) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Pharmaceutical Strategies Group (PSG). The move incorporates the expertise and resources of the nation’s largest independent pharmacy benefit consulting firm into EPIC’s Employee Benefits Consulting practice.

Coral Springs Medical & Dental Takes Industry-Leading Approach to Healthcare

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — HG Doctors recently added a third location to its family of healthcare practices – Coral Springs Medical & Dental. Its one-stop approach to healthcare services is a driving force behind its expansion. This new facility offers primary care/family medicine, geriatrics, senior activities, behavioral health, podiatry and dental care – all under one roof.

Blockit COVID-19 Operations Platform Powers Big City Vaccination

MCKINNEY, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Blockit Inc., a leading provider of digital care coordination solutions, has been on the front lines of the pandemic, providing a no-cost adaptation of their deeply integrated and highly sophisticated healthcare scheduling platform to be utilized toward COVID-19 relief efforts. Today, Blockit announced that its vaccine scheduling solution is now being used by over 350 organizations responsible for scheduling over 400,000 vaccines.

30,000-Sq-Ft Medical Center Opens in FL Corridor – First Research-Driven Medical Program Dedicated to Treating the Aging Process, Improving Brain Performance

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — World leader in improving brain performance, Aviv Clinics, has opened its state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot medical facility – the first treatment center of its kind in North America. The practice, located at The Center for Advanced Healthcare in The Villages, Florida, is dedicated to Aviv’s scientifically evidenced medical program concentrated in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).

National Postdoctoral Association Applauds Pay Increases for Postdocs

ROCKVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ — As advocates for a rewarding postdoctoral experience, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) applauds the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for increasing the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) stipends for fiscal year 2021.

Japanese Offices in US Host Healthcare Tech and Digital Health Startup Business Opportunity Webinar for Expansion to Japan

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ — The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center and the Kobe Trade Information Office today announced the hosting of a webinar for Healthcare Tech and Digital Health startups looking for opportunities to expand their business into Japan. The webinar will be the first of its kind, with the goal of connecting with and providing useful information to as many potential future business partners as possible.

New Study Confirms PhoneSoap ExpressPro Disinfection Technology Kills 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2 Virus

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ — PhoneSoap proudly announces a 99.99% reduction of SARS-CoV-2 with its ExpressPro disinfection technology. According to a recent study conducted by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the PhoneSoap ExpressPro, a rapid UV disinfection device for cell phones, tablets, and other hard-to-clean hand-held items, resulted in a 99.99% reduction of SARS-CoV-2 during the 30-second cycle time.

Dr. Maira Estrada Joins the Spodak Dental Group Team

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Dr. Maira Estrada, a general dentist with more than four years of experience in the dental field, joins the prestigious team of general and specialty dentists at the Spodak Dental Group. Her mission as a dental care provider is to provide excellent care with a compassionate approach and ensure that every patient has a comfortable and positive experience.

Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC and University Hospital Basel Announce Research Collaboration

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), a collaboration driven biotechnology company focused on the development of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-based diagnostics and therapeutics within the field of transplantation, is proud to announce that it has entered into a research collaboration with The Transplantation Immunology & Nephrology Department of the University Hospital of Basel.

Mopec Introduces Disinfection and Air Purification Systems for Lab Safety

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ — Mopec, the nationwide leader in pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and supplies, announced two new products under their Guardian Systems line that are specifically designed to help improve disinfection processes and improve laboratory safety.

Eternal NYC Restaurant Week: Doctor LASEK’s Anecdote

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Park Avenue LASEK shared today the person behind the continuity of the exuberant NYC Restaurant Week for all these years: Emil Chynn. New York restaurant week is one of the most famous institutions for food enthusiasts in the United States.

Spodak Dental Group Named 2021 VIP: Diamond Top 1% Nationwide Invisalign Provider

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Spodak Dental Group has been named a VIP: Diamond Top 1% Provider of Invisalign® for 2021, which remains to be one of the highest distinctions in the field. VIP: Diamond Providers make up a select few of all North American Invisalign® Providers and are among some of the most experienced.

Drink HRW Reports on Start of Large-Scale Randomized Controlled Trial and Preliminary Findings from Pilot Trial on the Reduction in Complications from COVID-19

COQUITLAM, BC, Canada /ScoopCloud/ — Drink HRW is excited to announce that a large, double-blind placebo-controlled trial is set to begin this week in France, initiated by the University of Grenoble-Alpes. At the request of the researchers, Drink HRW is supplying the hydrogen tablets for the study as well as a donation to improve the size and scope of the research. It has no other involvement in the research or the decision to publish results.