LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Pet Health Expos LLC announced today that dogs are now welcome to attend Pet Health Expo/LA, which is being held on April 15 & 16 at Magic Box LA in downtown Los Angeles. To celebrate this great news, all tickets are now 50% off and kids 12 and under get in free.
PET HEALTH EXPO / LOS ANGELES is the newest consumer pet health + wellness show for dog and cat lovers in the U.S. This family and dog-friendly event will take place in the Grand Exhibit Hall at Magic Box LA and will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. The two-day-long event will feature the top names in pet health and wellness sharing the latest products and services to help care for furry family members from nose to tail.
Alan Siskind, CEO of Pet Health Expos LLC and creator of Pet Health Expo/LA, said, "We're thrilled to allow dogs at the show. Now the entire family - including L.A.'s four-legged friends - can experience a fun-filled day learning about pet health and sample and save on the latest pet wellness products. Pet Health Expo/LA can't wait to welcome thousands of pet parents to experience Pet Health Expo/LA where they can shop, learn, adopt and network."
Key highlights of this dog and family-friendly event include:
- Shop, Save, Sample - A huge selection of exhibitors of pet health + wellness products and services are expected to attend and will be sampling and offering show specials on hundreds of pet health and wellness products.
- Adopt - The Adoption Village will feature an estimated 100 adoptable dogs and cats from 15 local animal rescues and shelters looking for loving forever homes.
- Learn - There will be 14 free Educational Sessions featuring over 30 pet health and wellness experts discussing all aspects of pet health and wellness.
- Network - Join thousands of other pet lovers in one place and maybe meet someone to go to the dog park with.
About Pet Health Expos LLC
Pet Health Expos LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Center for Dog Pain Relief Inc., and is the owner and producer of Pet Health Expo / Los Angeles, which is scheduled to be held at Magic Box LA in Downtown Los Angeles Saturday & Sunday, April 15 & 16, 2023.
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Misty Espinoza
Communications Director [email protected]
310-479-3999
LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 5, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is swinging for the fences with the recent completion of its renovated museum experience - the museum's first museum gallery renovation in nearly 15 years.
The museum has knocked the renovations out of the park and into its hallowed Bat Vault, one of the many renovated areas of the museum. The Bat Vault is now a 638-square-foot gallery, more than double its original size. Guests can enter the Vault and marvel at more than 3,000 original bat models designed by some of the game's most legendary players. Some of the models on display are over 100 years old. The Bat Vault experience is now included with general admission to the museum.
"We call the Bat Vault our Fort Knox of baseball bats, and we are thrilled to now treat all of our guests to the stories, history, and spectacle that comes with the Vault," said Deana Lockman, Executive Director of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. "The museum is all about creating unforgettable experiences, and these renovations will undoubtedly add to the one-of-a-kind experience we offer."
Hold A Piece of History, the permanent exhibit where guests can hold game-used bats, has received a big-league overhaul, touting more photo opportunities for guests to show off their finest batting stance while holding a legendary piece of lumber.
Throughout the gallery, the museum's iconic player sculptures are also now positioned with a photo op background for guests to capture the memory of standing alongside greats like Henry Aaron, Babe Ruth, Roberto Clemente, Derek Jeter, Ken Griffey Jr., Jackie Robinson, and Ted Williams.
Another highlight of the renovation is a 200-square-foot space for temporary exhibits. Kicking off in the space is West Main's Marvel: The Big Bat. In the new exhibit, guests discover the story of how Hillerich & Bradsby Co. (owner and operator of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory) moved to West Main in 1995, the installation of the iconic Big Bat, and the impact the museum has had on the development of downtown Louisville.
The gallery renovation was designed by JRA - Part of RWS Entertainment Group of Cincinnati, with Louisville's Schaefer Construction serving as the general contractor for the build-out. Fabrication was done by 1220 Exhibits of Nashville, Tennessee.
The museum hosted a Gallery Unveiling Event on April 5, during which representatives of Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory gave remarks and a new Bat Vault model was added to the collection in honor of the ceremony.
Photos and video of the museum gallery renovations and Unveiling Event can be found here.
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
Hillerich & Bradsby Co. (H&B) is a fifth-generation, family-owned company, and manufacturer of Louisville Slugger® wood bats, the Official Bat of Major League Baseball®, for Wilson Sporting Goods. H&B also owns and operates the world-class Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. Experience history-in-the-making as you stroll through the factory where the world-famous Louisville Slugger bats are created. Admission includes the factory tour, access to the newly renovated museum experience, and much more. Good Housekeeping recently named Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory the #1 factory tour in America. For more information, including admission rates and hours, visit sluggermuseum.com or call 502-588-7228, or find us on Facebook (@sluggermuseum), Twitter (@sluggermuseum), and Instagram (@slugger_museum).
SUNSHINE COAST, Australia, April 5, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Long COVID "brain fog" symptoms are linked to auditory processing disorder (APD), an underdiagnosed neurological disorder, suggests a new study from the Auditory Processing Institute of Queensland, Australia, published today in The Hearing Journal. Authored by renowned audiologists Dr. Robert DiSogra and Dr. Angela Loucks Alexander, whose recent TEDx Talk generated more than one million views, the study found that patients can be treated effectively with existing interventions. Unfortunately, APD symptoms can easily be confused with other hearing or neurological issues, so people with these symptoms should proactively talk to their doctors about getting APD testing.
APD occurs when a patient's brain has trouble understanding what they hear into usable information, making it difficult to understand and communicate with others. Untreated patients can quickly suffer serious consequences, including an inability to connect with others, strained relationships, poor job performance, and depression.
"We've seen an uptick in patients whose symptoms started after a COVID-19 diagnosis but testing for an auditory processing disorder is rarely recommended. As a result of this study, we can confidently tell people with "brain fog" symptoms to get tested for APD," says Dr. Angela Loucks Alexander, Director of the Auditory Processing Institute. "Early testing is a simple step that would have saved many of our patients a lot of distress and provided them with treatment much sooner."
Because "brain fog" symptoms may be caused by a wide variety of neurological and other medical conditions, APD can be overlooked. For patients searching for answers, APD testing could open a new pathway to recovery.
APD patients may experience trouble understanding people when there is background noise, often find that they need information repeated multiple times, and might have trouble remembering what was said to them. The good news is that while it is not widely known to the public, auditory processing disorder is both easy to test for and highly treatable.
"This is the first end-to-end scientific case study of its kind evaluating a patient's diagnosis and progress — providing a road map from diagnosis to recovery. It tells us that existing treatments can have excellent results for patients who are experiencing APD symptoms after COVID-19," said Dr. Robert DiSogra, an Audiology consultant in Millstone, New Jersey. "We hope to see more research as a result of this study."
Study Summary
Patients who have experienced COVID-19 and are now complaining of "brain fog" may suffer from an Auditory Processing Disorder (APD).
The Auditory Processing Institute in Queensland, Australia, reported a case study involving a physician without hearing complaints before COVID-19 infection. After tests were administered, it was found that the patient had a significantly impaired ability to understand speech in noise in both ears. Through systematic auditory training, the patient showed significant improvement on all tests after just 12 sessions and resolved his chief complaint of difficulty hearing in noise in a crowded environment. These results suggest that current techniques used in these test batteries can help diagnose an APD related to post-COVID-19 "brain fog" and manage those patients as effectively as non-COVID-19 sufferers.
The authors recommend that people with post-COVID-19 "brain fog" should have an audiologist evaluate their hearing and listening abilities.
People experiencing "brain fog" symptoms should take this survey and talk to their doctor about APD if any of these scenarios seem familiar:
Does any difficulty with your hearing or listening limit your personal or social life?
Does a hearing or listening problem cause you difficulty when in a restaurant with relatives or friends?
Does a hearing or listening problem cause you to feel left out when you are with a group of people?
Do you have difficulty understanding people who speak quickly or with foreign dialects?
Do you feel disadvantaged by one or more of the above problems?
About Dr. Angela Loucks Alexander
Dr. Angela Loucks Alexander, Audiologist, specializes in diagnosing and treating Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). Angela's TEDx Talk "Escaping the Hidden Prison of Auditory Processing Disorder" was the most-watched TEDx worldwide in September 2021 and has more than one million views. She directs the Auditory Processing Institute, where she trains audiologists and speech-language pathologists to provide APD services. She has also created an online, searchable map to help clients find the help they need at www.APDsupport.com/apdmap.
About Dr. Robert DiSogra
Dr. Robert DiSogra, AuD, is a widely recognized pioneer in audiology. He is a well-known national and international lecturer, teacher, and author on various audiology topics, especially pharmaceutical side effects on hearing and balance and COVID-19 topics.
About Auditory Processing Institute
Auditory Processing Institute trains audiologists and speech-language pathologists to help people with auditory processing disorder. We offer person-centered care and use the latest research and technology to provide effective treatments. We are proud to be a leading authority of clinical auditory processing services and are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.
Jason Momoa absolutely thinks that Aquaman will be involved in the new DC Universe, saying no one’s bigger than Aquaman!
With James Gunn and Peter Safran charting a mostly new course for the DC Universe, the fates of certain characters have been left up in the air, but Jason Momoa is confident that Aquaman will be a part of their plans.
“Peter [Safran]’s my producer [on Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom], and is a dear friend,” Jason Momoa told Total Film during an interview. “I absolutely think Aquaman will be involved in the DCU. It’s on, bro – there’s no one bigger than Aquaman!” Momoa also touched upon the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which he hopes people are excited to see. “It’s fun,” Momoa said. “I really enjoy doing comedy. There’s some really funny stuff with Patrick Wilson. I really adore him. We had a great time working together. It’s like we’re brothers. There’s a lot of cool stuff happening in this one.“
Jason Momoa has previously commented on rumours that he would be recast as Aquaman following the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. “I’ll always be Aquaman,” Momoa said. “The rumors are… I’ll always be Aquaman. Ain’t anyone coming in there and taking sh-t. And then, there might be some other characters too. I can play other things too. I can be funny and savage and charming, once in a while.” There have also been rumours, which Momoa himself has fed, that he would be taking on the role of Lobo in the new DC Universe, but nothing has been confirmed.
The first chapter of the DC Universe, titled Gods and Monsters, doesn’t seem to include Aquaman (or Lobo) at this stage, but anything could happen. James Gunn and Peter Safran may wait to see how Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will be received before deciding on Aquaman’s future. Following the release of The Flash (June 16th) and Blue Beetle (August 18th), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (December 25th) will be the final film of the old DCEU before Superman: Legacy officially kicks off the new franchise. It was recently announced that James Gunn would write and direct the Superman reboot.
If Aquaman does return to the DC Universe, should Jason Momoa continue playing the character, or would you like to see a new actor take on the role?
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 5, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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NuEyes, a pioneer in the field of augmented reality smart glass technology, is happy to announce its next generation of smart glasses called NuLoupes due out later this year. NuLoupes smart glasses are designed to revolutionize the surgical and dental loupe market
NuLoupes will bring surgical and dental loupes into the 21st century with revolutionary technology and an ecosystem for medical professionals. Moving from fixed magnification to NuLoupes' high-resolution variable digital magnification will provide surgeons and dentists with versatility and viewing area. Using NuEyes' proprietary patent-pending camera system, NuLoupes will provide live 3D stereoscopic imaging with near-zero latency. The camera system delivers sub-millimeter accurate depth perception to allow physicians to accurately understand the environment they are looking at. This revolutionary technology is key to providing natural viewing with an enhanced magnification of detailed work in front of the users.
Along with groundbreaking stereopsis imaging, NuLoupes will provide access to a limitless ecosystem of augmented reality applications and content specifically designed to help clinicians. Using high-resolution displays, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, NuLoupes will provide access to dictation/operative notes, surgical and dental navigation, object recognition, remote health, and 3D stereoscopic live streaming, as well as in-view patient data and imaging.
"It's exciting to see a product that we have been working on for years finally come to market. I am extremely appreciative of all the engineers and doctors that made NuLoupes a reality," said Mark Greget, founder and CEO of NuEyes. "The complexities of a 3D camera system that outperforms the human eye, fit into a small and ergonomic pair of AR smart glasses, will be another huge step forward for not only the medical industry but for how augmented reality is delivered."
NuEyes has worked with surgeons and dentists to design and develop NuLoupes. Their input helped shape the features, function, and ergonomic design of NuLoupes. From software needed for surgery to the pivoting camera system to help reduce fatigue. NuLoupes is revolutionizing surgical visualization.
"In my opinion, NuLoupes has the potential to be as big, if not a bigger change to the surgical experience than the robot," said Dr. Kaplan, MD, FACS Vascular Surgeon.
"NuLoupes will be like a supercomputer and 3D camera system on your head. It's groundbreaking for surgery, a true game changer in the loupe market," said Dr. Fanous, MD, FAANS Board Certified Neurosurgeon.
ABOUT NUEYES TECHNOLOGIES, INC. NuEyes, a veteran-owned smart glass technology company based in Orange County, California, was launched in January 2016 to assist those with eye conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinitis pigmentosa. Over the past five years, the company has seen extensive sales growth and obtained Federal, State, and Insurance reimbursement for devices. NuEyes addresses a multitude of augmented reality markets including low vision and medical, enterprise, and entertainment.
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Clinical investigator and regenerative medicine pioneer Don Buford, MD, is leading the charge to bring the latest advances in mechanobiology and regenerative medicine to 32.5 million knee arthritis sufferers across the United States in a National Institutes of Health-funded study aimed at reducing opioids and surgery.
Dr. Don Buford, MD Dr. Don Buford, MD, applying a sam 2.0 device to a patient's knee for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis pain for NIH-funded clinical study.
DALLAS, April 5, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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The Texas Orthobiologics regenerative medicine and sports orthopedics center located in Dallas, Texas, is conducting innovative clinical research on sustained acoustic medicine (sam®) in a randomized controlled trial on knee osteoarthritis. The pivotal confirmation study expands the use of sam ultrasound treatment across a diverse population of ethnicities, minorities, and patients with health disparities to effectively treat knee osteoarthritis without the need for surgical intervention.
"I am excited to be a clinical investigator in this important study to expand access to new patient populations in the United States needing safe and effective treatment of knee OA," clinical investigator and regenerative medicine pioneer Don Buford, MD, said.
The active clinical study is evaluating the effectiveness of sam ultrasound for improving function, soft tissue healing, and reducing pain in the knee joint. The study expands on the results of prior 2021 research on sam ultrasound for knee osteoarthritis and injury healing, including a recent 2023 pragmatic clinical study on sam ultrasound for restoring patient function after an injury.
"The use of drugs and surgery are mainstay treatments for most patients, and sam ultrasound is a unique noninvasive therapy for healing and pain control," Dr. Buford said. "At our Dallas center, we provide a concierge medicine for patients with joint pain, sports injuries, and back pain using regenerative medicine approaches and, if necessary advanced surgical techniques, to help our patients with a better quality of life."
Knee osteoarthritis is a major public health issue, with treatments including oral medication, joint injections, or knee replacement. Sustained acoustic medicine is the first class of FDA-cleared multi-hour home-use pain relief ultrasound devices that promote soft tissue healing and joint circulation.
"The interest in sam ultrasound treatment from our patients has been overwhelming, and our office research staff have had excellent enrollment of patients," Dr. Buford said. "Our team is excited to offer this new mechanobiological treatment to our patients and better understand implementation of this noninvasive treatment to a diverse population of knee osteoarthritis patients."
According to the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in four people, roughly 54.4 million U.S. adults, have some form of arthritis with osteoarthritis being the most common form affecting 32.5 million adults. Out of those 32.5 million, 43% of people are 65 or older and 88% of people are 45 or older. It is projected that 78 million adults will have some type of arthritis by the year 2040.
"We are measuring the reduction in knee arthritis pain and improvement in function that patients get with the sam® wearable ultrasound-based device," Dr. Buford said. "This study will give yet another FDA on-label indication (we hope) for the sam® technology that is already FDA-cleared and in widespread use across the USA. sam ultrasound is a great biology-based noninvasive therapy for pain control and healing."
The cost associated with osteoarthritis is $136 billion annually, the third most rapidly rising condition associated with disability, after diabetes and dementia. Medical expenditures are estimated at $65 billion. Osteoarthritis increases the risk of developing heart disease by 50%.
"On a daily basis, people suffer pain with greater fatigue, levels of disability, and activity limitations," Dr. Buford said. "Severe joint pain can be quite common and have an impact on the quality of life."
Osteoarthritis can lead to depression and social isolation as the pain can cause fatigue and result in loneliness. Regular pain also causes activity and work limitations, with some people unable to bend or kneel without difficulty.
About ZetrOZ Systems
ZetrOZ Systems is leading healing innovations in sports medicine, developing wearable bioelectronic devices for the delivery of sustained acoustic medicine (sam®). Researched and funded by the federal government, ZetrOZ is built on the proprietary medical technology of +46 patents and is the exclusive manufacturer and developer of the sam® product line, which is designed for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Leading Safe Streaming™ service offers a slate of fun shows for kids and their parents that highlight the joy of the season
CALGARY, Alberta, April 5, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Kidoodle.TV, owned by A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC), is celebrating the start of Spring with the release of its Top 10 Hoppy Easter list, a guide to help parents and children gather together and enjoy family-focused shows that highlight Easter and usher in a season of renewal and new beginnings. Spring is a time when families get to slow down, take a break and look forward to the start of new adventures.
"Kidoodle.TV is all about families, and we look forward to these times of the year when families can unwind by settling down together and taking in some lighthearted entertainment that helps them kick off the season and its new beginnings," said Brenda Bisner, Chief Content Officer at APMC. "Shows like 'Guess How Much I Love You' are perfect for parents and kids to watch while snuggling together, while 'Easter Bunny Hop' and 'Sunny Bunnies' will get everyone moving, laughing and having fun."
Kidoodle.TV's Hoppy Easter Top 10 includes:
Guess How Much I Love You - The Adventures of Little Nutbrown Hare: The beloved little bunny of the best-selling children's book explores his world and learns about friendship, sharing, caring, and responsibility. This animated preschool series is the first adaptation of the book that has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide.
Lellobee City Farm: Easter Bunny Hop: In this high-energy episode of Lellobee City Farm, a fun, music-based show for preschoolers, Bunny Bun-Buns wants to bake his favorite thing - a carrot cake - and gathers his friends to hop around the farm and collect the ingredients as they play, sing, help each other, and learn.
Sunny Bunnies: In short, 3.5-minute episodes, five colorful bunnies (Turbo, Big Boo, Iris, Shiny and Hopper) visit from the Sun and pop up in places like a park, circus or a stage and have mischievous adventures where they learn to solve problems. Now with more than 150 episodes, Sunny Bunnies has aired in over 160 countries.
Where's Chicky: Easter Island: Chicky and Bekky come across some strange stone statues that have all the same scary look until the last one with a familiar appearance.
Learn with Blippi: Learn Colors on an Easter Egg Hunt: The zany entertainer and educator Blippi - described by Parents website as "Mr. Rogers, Elmo, and Dr. Seuss all rolled into one" - sets aside science experiments to teach about colors via an Easter egg hunt in this episode of Learn With Blippi.
Hip Hop Harry: Easter Egg Hunt: Hip Hop Harry invites you to sing along with him and learn how much fun it is to go on an Easter egg hunt with friends and family.
ChuChu TV Surprise Eggs: In these learning videos, Mr. Harlo, ChuChu, ChaCha and the kids open "eggs" one by one and sing and dance their way to learning everything from counting, nursery rhymes, animals, and the solar system.
Paw Patrol Pup Tales: Pups Save a Magic Trick: In this episode of kids' favorite PAW Patrol, the pups save the day when the Adventure Bay Easter Festival is overrun by wild bunnies after a magic trick goes awry.
Counting with Paula: Easter Egg Factory: In this learning video, Mr. Candy Cane Man and friends count the various things they need to build an Easter Egg Factory for Mr. Easter Bunny by picking suitable blocks and helping the bakers with a special decoration for the entrance of the factory.
Kidoodle.TV is available in more than 160 countries and territories and is accessible on more than 1,000 devices. Kidoodle.TV is the winner of the Mom's Choice Award, Parent Tested, Parent Approved Award, Best Mobile App Award, and Stevie Award (Family & Kids category), and is a recipient of the kidSAFE+ COPPA Seal.
Join the Kidoodle.TV Safe Streaming™ family on Kidoodle.TV, or download the app and start watching for free today.
About APMC and Kidoodle.TV
A Parent Media Co. Inc. is a family-based media and technology company focused on providing innovative solutions to consumers and brands, including Kidoodle.TV®, Glitch+™, and Safe Exchange™. Kidoodle.TV is a Safe Streaming™ service committed to providing children with a safe alternative to stream their favorite TV shows and movies. Available in over 160 countries and territories on thousands of connected devices, Kidoodle.TV provides peace of mind with every show* vetted by caring people committed to Safe and Free Streaming for Kids™. Kidoodle.TV is available on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, LG, Samsung, VIDAA-enabled Hisense TVs, Chromecast, Roku, Vizio SmartCast Amazon, Jio, Xfinity X1, Connected TVs, HTML5 Web, and many other streaming media devices, including Miko 3. Kidoodle.TV is certified by the kidSAFE® Seal Program and is the proud recipient of the Mom's Choice Award®, a Stevie® Award, platinum winner of the Best Mobile App Award, and Parents' Picks Award - Best Elementary Products. Visit www.kidoodle.tv to learn more.
HOUSTON, April 5, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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PARAMOUNT BED, known around the world for its durable and safety-first hospital beds and assistive mobility devices, chose US Med-Equip (USME) to become the exclusive U.S. distributor of its medical equipment.
USME now offers thousands of hospitals and clinicians around the country PARAMOUNT's beds, built stronger for a lifespan surpassing many others in the industry. The bed's Japanese-engineered design helps accelerate early mobility and makes preventative maintenance and repairs simple and easy.
The portfolio of top-quality PARAMOUNT equipment for sale includes the A6 Series Medical Surgical Bed and ALiUS™ Medical Surgical/ICU Bed, a sought-after low-height bed with an early mobilization tool. Both have a 562 lbs. capacity and include advanced patient features such as simple controls and buttons for ease of use, grip assists for patients to hold on to support mobility and help keep them safe, stable, and balanced when standing, and built-in USB ports to charge their phones.
Other available mobility equipment for rent includes the Sittan™ Rehabilitation Table, which promotes early, upright ambulation by helping patients balance when sitting on the side of their bed, and PARAMOUNT's walking aid, which comes with two sets of brakes for enhanced safety and an adjustable height to suit most patients. All overbed tables come with an auto or a manual-locking brake to reduce the risk of patient falls when they lean on them while getting out of the bed.
"We chose USME as our partner because of their proven record providing the best service to top clinicians and staff seeking the best equipment for their patients," PARAMOUNT BED USA President Kazuya Takahashi said. "We are excited to work with a dedicated team working from more than 90 locations, USME has the best resources and processes to best serve hospital partners nationwide."
US Med-Equip partners with thousands of hospitals across the nation for the rental, sale, service and asset management of medical equipment—diagnostic and clinical devices ranging from ventilators to therapeutic patient beds. In 2022, US Med-Equip acquired Freedom Medical, known for its beds and therapeutic mattresses with WAVE™ technology, which helps protect patients' skin from pressure injuries.
"We continue to align ourselves with the best partners in the industry to bolster support for hospital partners focused on their patients' healing," said US Med-Equip CEO Greg Salario. "As a leader in patient bed safety, quality and durability, we share with PARAMOUNT an unwavering commitment to helping healthcare heroes."
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The planning strategy for the full run of the Game of Thrones prequel sees a benefit in shortening its second season for story flow.
Production on season 2 of House of the Dragon is about to begin in the UK. When HBO moved forward with the Game of Thrones prequel, they did not announce the number of episodes they had ordered for the follow-up season. Deadline has learned that this may be by design.
HBO is inevitably looking to be in the Game of Thrones business for a while, and as they eye a greenlight for a third season, the premium channel has announced their plan to shorten season 2 by two episodes. Since the initial plan was to release ten episodes for this upcoming season, the consensus upon hearing this announcement lends to the belief that this may be a case of Warner Bros. Discovery cutting costs again. However, an HBO spokesperson who confirmed the announcement has emphasized that this decision is story driven.
The creative team behind House of the Dragon planned for a three or four-season arc for the show’s run. Word is that the showrunner and executive producer, Ryan Condal, is taking a step back for an overall view of the narrative and the flow of story arcs for the full series run. Season 2 is being assembled a bit differently to accommodate George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood adaptation so that the stories can be broken down from one season to another, as well as regarding which battles they plan to include and when they do include them
This also means that season 3 is being mapped out as well, although HBO hasn’t officially greenlighted it. HBO is reportedly looking at the big picture of the series, as opposed to planning things out season by season, especially given how poorly received the last season of Game of Thrones was when the writers had to finish a story without the benefit of source material. HBO is seriously considering moving forward with the scripts, casting, production schedules, etc., as they plan on greenlighting a third season for the prequel series.
A chunk of the plot intended for season 2 would now be held off for the next, which includes a major battle. Condal and Martin are determined not to beat around the bush when finishing the story. Even though they haven’t settled on three or four seasons, they likely feel like four seasons would be the ideal length to tell this entire story.
The Boys look back at the 1988 classic Child’s Play in the new episode of The Manson Brothers Show video series
A new episode of The Manson Brothers Show, the video series hosted by the writers/stars of the horror comedy The Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre – Chris Margetis (Stone Manson) and Mike Carey (Skull Manson) – has just been released, and in this one the Boys are looking back at the 1988 classic Child’s Play (watch it HERE)! To find out what they had to say about it, check out the video embedded above.
Directed by Tom Holland, who also receives screenplay credit with John Lafia and Don Mancini, Child’s Play has the following synopsis: Gunned down by Detective Mike Norris, dying murderer Charles Lee Ray uses black magic to put his soul inside a doll named Chucky — which Karen Barclay then buys for her young son, Andy. When Chucky kills Andy’s baby sitter, the boy realizes the doll is alive and tries to warn people, but he’s institutionalized. Now Karen must convince the detective of the murderous doll’s intentions, before Andy becomes Chucky’s next victim.
The film stars Brad Dourif, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks, Dinah Manoff, Tommy Swerdlow, Jack Colvin, Raymond Oliver, Neil Giuntoli, and Juan Ramirez.
Here’s some information on The Manson Brothers Show: At long last, The Manson Brothers (Stone and Skull Manson) bring their lunacy to The Arrow in the Head Show YouTube Channel! The brothers discuss all manner of topics ranging from bad ass movies, bad ass music, and bad ass women, and much, much MORE!! Get ready to laugh, probably cry and just have some good times with Stone and Skull on THE MANSON BROTHERS SHOW!!
This episode of The Manson Brothers Show is hosted by Chris Margetis and Mike Carey, edited by Lance Vlcek, produced by John Fallon, Chris Margetis, and Mike Carey, and executive produced by Berge Garabedian.
A couple of the previous episodes of The Manson Brothers Show can be seen below. To see more, and to check out the other shows we have to offer, head over to the Arrow in the Head Show YouTube channel… and subscribe to the channel while you’re there!
You can watch or purchase The Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie MassacreHERE.
What did you think you of this episode of The Manson Brothers Show, and are you a fan of Child’s Play? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
