BOULDER, Colo., July 1, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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InDevR, Inc., a life science tools company providing powerful analytical technologies to support the development and production of vaccines and biotherapeutics, announced commercial availability of its VaxArray® Polio D-antigen quantification kit for rapid and accurate assessment of polio vaccines at all stages of manufacturing, including multivalent drug product.
InDevR's new multiplexed polio test kit was developed with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation using InDevR's established VaxArray® Platform in combination with anti-D-antigen human monoclonal antibodies licensed from the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR).
The VaxArray Polio Assay provides a 10x-20x faster time to result than the traditional D-antigen ELISA and, unlike "in-house" ELISA, is available as a standardized off-the-shelf kit. Importantly, the kit can be used to quantify all three inactivated or attenuated strains of poliovirus present in polio vaccines, offering a savings in both time and labor relative to the singleplex plate-based ELISA approach. The kit also works effectively with crude samples and for various formulations. This new kit expands the existing portfolio of the VaxArray products, consisting of influenza, coronavirus, measles & rubella kits, as well as custom kits.
The critical reagents in the VaxArray Polio Assay are human monoclonal antibodies against type-specific D-antigen that were isolated and characterized at Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, with efforts led by Dr. Scott Dessain. The development of these antibodies was funded by PATH under a cooperative research and development agreement with LIMR. The PATH/LIMR antibodies are being evaluated for potential use as 'universal reagents' for inactivated Sabin polio vaccines, and once established, these antibodies will be available for distribution by the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) in the U.K. While developed specifically for inactivated polio vaccines, with the appropriate WHO international standards used as calibrants, the PATH/LIMR antibodies are expected to work with live attenuated polio vaccines as well.
Erica Dawson, CTO of InDevR, noted, "The launch of the VaxArray Polio Assay represents a significant improvement in the ability to standardize D-antigen testing for polio vaccines. We hope the kit's availability will enable expedited and multiplexed testing of critical, safer poliovirus vaccines that are being increasingly applied as the world gets nearer to complete polio eradication. We are confident that this new tool can reduce both bioprocess and release testing costs and ultimately drive down cost per dose, particularly for manufacturers in lower and middle-income countries."
Dr. Kutub Mahmood, Scientific Director at PATH recently noted, "InDevR's VaxArray Polio Assay is an excellent off-the-shelf kit for measuring D-antigen content, allowing global polio vaccine manufacturers to save time by multiplexing and obtaining same-day results during bioprocess R&D and quality control, with high accuracy and sensitivity for bulk substance and final vaccine product. This VaxArray Polio D-antigen test represents an excellent alternative to the traditional plate-based ELISA technology."
LAS VEGAS, March 17, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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As a response to consumers causing a shortage of essential supplies and in response to the surrounding pandemic COVID-19, author Lori Brown posted an alternative solution to toilet paper in a humorous but sincere blog post.
The referenced shortage of supplies began to occur with the topic dominating headlines: Pandemic COVID-19.
The blog author is not a doctor and any blog opinion should not be taken as medical advice. If you suspect illness, please contact your local medical professionals and educate yourself at https://www.cdc.gov.
VLink Inc.'s New Software Product Earns Prestigious Industry Recognition
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., November 1, 2019 (Newswire.com)
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VLink Inc., a global IT service provider headquartered in Connecticut, USA, announced that its new SaaS product offering SimplyEDI has been announced as the winner of The New England Electronic Commerce Users' Group (NEECOM) 2019 EC/EDI Solution of the Year Award, recognizing and honoring best-in-class Electronic Commerce/Electronic Data Interchange software solutions.
NEECOM named the winner of 2019 at the annual NEECOM Fall Conference, one of the top Electronic Data Interchange conferences in the United States bringing together innovative EDI vendors and EDI users which was held in Westborough, Massachusetts, on Oct. 17, 2019. The NEECOM EC/EDI Solution of the Year Award committee of EDI experts reviewed SimplyEDI's and other nominees' product features and ROI through a detailed questionnaire.
VLink Inc. recently introduced SimplyEDI, a cost-effective, user-friendly HIPAA-compliant X12 schema validating tool that helps business users in the health insurance industry to simplify manual interventions in complex Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions to significantly reduce costs and improve their customer Net Promoter Score. It is primarily used in Claims Adjudication, Billing Reconciliation and Enrollment Inquiry. The business users can not only view the files in a human-readable format but can also create, edit, validate and reprocess them as required. SimplyEDI offers a user-friendly UI with a built-in parser and validator to validate the EDI files against the respective specifications. SimplyEDI has been architected on an open and extendible framework that can easily be configured to support many more EDI file formats that are used in various industries beyond healthcare.
"VLink Inc. is proud to be recognized as the creator of this outstanding EDI solution which simplifies manual interventions in EDI processes," said Sharad Patney, VLink Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer. "Time savings, cost reduction and customer satisfaction are all key desired outcomes when choosing a software solution. We've developed a product that would address these in especially costly health insurance EDI processes requiring manual interventions. Our SaaS product SimplyEDI provides 80% -90% in time and cost savings while eliminating the need for IT involvement in manual EDI processes," Patney said.
About VLink Inc.
Since its inception in 2006, VLink Inc. has become a reliable and nimble partner with a primary focus on small and mid-sized global customers in North America and APAC regions, providing information technology and strategic workforce solutions. VLink Inc.'s engineering mindset and access to a global talent pool enable it to swiftly create affordable and tailored solutions for its clients. VLink particularly has extensive experience in web/mobile application development and maintenance, data engineering and analysis solutions.
Press Contact: Tracy Gardner Global Marketing Director VLink Inc. +1 (615)-477-4146 m | 860-247-1400 ext 152 o [email protected]
In keeping with their mission of design and quality innovation that was established when the company debuted in 2003, PonyCycle® is introducing their U Series of ride-on horses and unicorns. A sixth-generation upgrade of the original classic "Best Toy for Kids" high-simulation ponies praised by Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Kardashian sisters, Amber Fillerup Clark, and other celebrities, the U Series was developed to further enhance young children's riding and playing experiences.
The U Series offers five styles - brown, chocolate brown and black ponies, as well as white and pink unicorns - with different sizes for children aged 3-5 and 4-9. The new model's upgraded appearance, comfort, stability and performance are due to its enhanced internal and external design, more responsive pedals with a better foot-touch feeling, detachable halter, dirt-resistant black wheels, and an improved and fixed stop-ring. As with previous generations, the U Series is constructed with high-grade plush material and premium mechanical parts in compliance with ASTM-963 (US) and EN71-123 (Europe) safety requirements.
"Our mature technology, stable product performance, and effective quality control and after-sales service systems enable us to thoughtfully launch new-generation products to deliver simple, yet state-of-the-art, riding experiences," explained the CEO of PonyCycle, Inc.
Stimulating riding on a real pony, riders rise and fall in their saddles, with their feet on the pedals, to propel their high-simulation horses and unicorns and zebras forward in a gentle galloping motion. Users can steer left and right, with no batteries or electricity required, and horses are designed for both indoor and outdoor use.
"Our user-friendly PonyCycle toys are a fun way to improve kids' balance and coordination, stimulate their imaginations, and encourage them to be more active," added the CEO. "Just imagine how excited your children will be when they get a PonyCycle toy this holiday season!"
Can a five-minute video about a fictional child of divorce have a significant future impact on the lives of separated or divorced parents, as well as family court attorneys and law students? One recently retired family court judge believes so. Former New Jersey Superior Court Judge Lawrence R. Jones is releasing his fictional work, "Point C", to law schools, state bar associations, and other judicial, legal, and child advocacy organizations throughout the United States and the United Kingdom.
"Point C" is a five-minute video fable authored by Jones, complete with original music and lyrics. The story focuses on a child growing up in the midst of a hostile battle between divorcing parents. The work is also featured in a newly launched public service website created by Jones for both parents and professionals regarding children of divorce, located at www.pointcvideo.com.
Both the "Point C" video and website will be formally dedicated on July 22, 2018, which is National Parents Day in the United States.
In discussing the social goal of "Point C", Jones emphasized the need to inject logic and common sense in dealing with high conflict separation and divorce involving children.
"Pursuant to applicable canons and principles, judges, lawyers and other professionals who participate in the law are encouraged to engage in activities to actually improve the law and the legal system, including speaking, writing, lecturing, teaching, and participating in other activities concerning the administration of justice," said Jones. "This is particularly critical with respect to family court battles and child-related disputes. I wrote 'Point C' and then established the website as a method of helping both parties and professionals focus on the reality that extended litigation may itself be contrary to a child's best interests in the long run."
Jones further identified why he utilized the non-traditional vehicle of a short musical fable to underscore a legal message to both parents and professionals. "I am very aware that people sometimes have short attention spans before their eyes start glazing over," he explained. "For this reason, sometimes a five-minute fable can be as educationally relevant and impactful as a stack of textbooks or a three-hour lecture."
Several well-known figures in the music industry have voiced highly positive support for Jones' work and the underlying social message of "Point C".
Mike Appel, former manager of Bruce Springsteen and co-producer of the landmark album, "Born to Run", stated that "Point C" is "a great tool to bring attention to the trauma that children must endure when their parents are going through a tumultuous, knock-down drag-out divorce ... Children are the collateral damage of almost all divorces making 'Point C' such an indispensable piece of healing." The work can be "a blessing and provide lasting value to both parents but a windfall to the child caught in the middle of something he or she did not have a hand in starting."
"A picture's worth a thousand words," added Appel, and "'Point C' has the lyrics and music to prove it."
Marty Dodson, multi-hit songwriter whose credits include works recorded by multiple artists including Carrie Underwood ("Songs Like This"), Blake Shelton ("Doing it to Country Songs"), Rascal Flatts, ("While You Loved Me"), Kenny Chesney ("Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven"), and Billy Carrington ("Must Be Doin' Something Right") also commended the work. Said Dodson, "'Point C' hit me in the heart with its message of putting the children first in a divorce. It also points out the very real possibility that one or both parents could lose their child in the end if they don't continually monitor their well-being and consider their feelings as a divorce evolves into a new normal. The new normal for the child may be far more difficult than it is for the parents."
Dodson, who is also the co-founder of the country songwriting organization "Songtown", added that "'Point C' can serve as a powerful reminder to divorcing parents to keep their children's best interest at the forefront at all times. In a non-threatening way, 'Point C' delivers a poignant message."
Paul Green, founder of the School of Rock and former music coordinator for the Woodstock film festival, said that "'Point C' is a well-made and important piece of music and social commentary that could very well serve some real value to the legal community."
"'Point C' conveys an important message that needs to be heard," stated Green. "Divorce law, when it involves children, is much more than a battle over assets. Lives are affected and perhaps to greater degrees than we recognize, and some sort of tool is required to remind legal professionals of this fact. The 'Point C' video seems to be a perfectly adapted tool for this job."
Originally founded by Green, The School of Rock now serves more than 17,000 students via 140 locations in eight countries and is the largest after-school music program in the United States. In discussing the message of "Point C", Green reflected upon his own experiences in teaching music to children of divorce.
"In my position working with kids, I have also had a front-row seat from which to watch the effects of divorce on young people's lives. As powerful of a positive influence learning to play an instrument can be as in a young person's life, the consequences of a divorce can be just as destructive. I have seen far too many of my students struggle with the fallout from a divorce on top of everything else a young person has to deal with just to get by in this world. Whether it is only being able to take lessons or rehearse on certain days because of a custody arrangement or setting up performances so that mom can come Friday, and dad can come Saturday, it is all too much to ask of a young person who just wants to get on stage and express themselves," said Green.
"The very act of listening to music can quell fears and inspire hope in young people, and a lyric can put into words what is in our heart, but we have been unable to express. Young people come to music and soon find a genre that speaks to them. Through that genre they often find a scene and, in that scene, find a community and friendships that last a lifetime," added Green.
Before retiring from the Judiciary in 2017 and releasing "Point C", Judge Jones authored over 60 opinions on novel issues of family law and was one of the top-rated trial judges in New Jersey. In 2012, the New Jersey Law Journal triennial survey of attorneys ranked Judge Jones tied for first place as the highest rated trial judge in the state. In the following triennial survey of 2015, Jones again finished with the top judicial rating in his county. In 2014-15, Jones served as the President of the New Jersey Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.
Jones has also served as a member of the transition team of two New Jersey Governors, including current Governor Phil Murphy, who in 2017 appointed Jones to his transitional committee on issues of law and justice. In 2017, Jones was named by the New Jersey Law Journal as a Distinguished Leader of the New Jersey Bar.
In addition to the video, the "Point C" website also contains two open letters authored by Jones. The first letter is addressed to separating and divorcing parents, and the second letter is addressed to judges, state bar association presidents, and law school deans throughout the United States and United Kingdom regarding the teaching of family law and the meaning of a child's "best interests." The "Point C" website also contains a list of suggested ways that parents can help their child during separation or divorce.
On July 22, 2018, "Point C" is scheduled to further expand onto multiple social media sites. July 22, 2018 is recognized as National Parent's Day this year in the United States. In 1994, President Bill Clinton signed into law 36 U.S.C 135, a Congressional Resolution formally establishing National Parents' Day in the United States, and officially declaring that "all private citizens, organizations, and Federal, State, and local governmental and legislative entities are encouraged to recognize Parents' Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts in furtherance of recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of parents in bringing up their children."
Said Jones, "Consistent with the spirit of National Parent's Day is the reality that as parents we are all also human beings. Nobody is perfect. We all make mistakes and are prone to errors in behavior and judgment, particularly during times of emotional stress such as separation or divorce. When parents decide to have a more positive and civil relationship with each other, instead of a perpetually contentious and litigious one, the child may greatly benefit. Hopefully, some separated or divorced parents will consider celebrating National Parents' Day by resolving to try a fresh parental approach toward helping their child."
In addressing his long-term vision for "Point C", Jones set forth his hope that his work helps both parents and professionals alike.
"The goal is that our leaders in the field of legal education, including law school deans, national and state Bar Association officials, and members of the Judiciary will ultimately share 'Point C' with their constituents and professional peers, and perhaps elect to incorporate the story as a relevant supplement to some of the more traditional methods of education in the field of family law. Hopefully, the lawyers, judges, mental health professionals and others who typically meet contentious separated or divorced parents may consider sharing the message of 'Point C' with such individuals, thereby potentially helping parents and children at the same time."
Jones emphasized that many states have mandatory parental education classes which parents who file for separation or divorce must attend. "Some states and counties may find that different tools like 'Point C' may be very helpful additions to their parent education programs, as food for thought for separated or divorced parents trapped in a never-ending cycle of legal and emotional warfare," he added.
"In the study of law, 'Point C' represents a very non-traditional way of presenting a legal point," concluded Jones. "Nonetheless, every now and then you just have to go outside the box to drive home an important message. In this respect, my hope is that 'Point C' can help make a relevant and positive social difference for the public good."
SAN RAMON, Calif., May 10, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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For parents who are devoted to their kids, kids usually come first. Parents may sideline their own health as they focus on their children’s lives. And while rest and relaxation are important, busy parents may even put serious health concerns on the backburner. Financial Education Benefits Center (FEBC), a membership benefits company, offers health and wellness benefits that may be helpful to busy parents.
“A lot of parents are in the same boat: they want to give everything to their kids, give them all the opportunities to succeed and have great lives. But a full life can also take a toll on parents,” said Jennifer Martinez, manager at FEBC. “FEBC’s benefits offer savings on health and wellness services and products that parents can use to focus on their own well-being.”
Whether it’s a new parent dealing with sleeplessness and huge life changes after a baby is born or parents of older kids shuttling students all over between school and a packed schedule of activities, parents may have barely a minute to spare. Some people’s pursuit of parental perfection may be actively adverse to their own health, including mental health. Parents should consult physicians and mental health professionals to figure out an optimal approach to balancing their devotion to their kids with their own health.
Additionally, FEBC members have access to a variety of services that are discounted or included with their membership related to health. These include telehealth benefits, which connect members remotely with health professionals, as well as pharmacy discounts at participating locations. FEBC members should note that any benefits from the company are not insurance and not intended to replace insurance.
“With savings and services from FEBC, members can have some more flexibility when it comes to their own health,” said Martinez. “We want to promote the idea that parents can be smart about their own health even as they care for their children.”
About Financial Education Benefits Center
Financial Education Benefits Center is located in San Ramon, California. The membership company has already helped thousands save money and obtain the necessary education required to live a financially healthy life.
Financial Education Benefits Center has partnered with several name brand third-party companies to expand the financial and educational products and services available to its members and to provide a variety of wellness services as well.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 11, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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The unique memoir titled I Remember Heaven Before Earth recounts the author Lori Vander Ark's memory of heaven before being born on earth. The author Lori Vander Ark was raised in West Michigan and graduated from Unity Christian High School in Hudsonville, Michigan in 1988, now she is known as Lori Vander Ark-DeBartolo since 2002. The remarkable story entails many chapters about the author's life in West Michigan as she remarkably writes about what the angels told her about her life to come before being born on earth in modern times. The story is not a conventional memoir. However, a very interesting and enlightening read as the author writes of Biblical mysteries seemingly lost in history and now finally told by the author. A highly recommended read that reveals a ray of light to a subject matter close to all of our hearts.
Please feel free to preview interior pages on Amazon.com and click onto the book to read the back cover. For the author's blog simply click onto the author's highlighted name next to her book on Amazon.com USA. The book is sold worldwide on Amazon.
According to Amazon's Author Central statistics the book I Remember Heaven Before Earth by Lori "Cleopatra" Vander Ark was ranked number one in book sales on Amazon in October of 2016 in comparison to over twelve thousand books for sale on Amazon.
An emerging field of employee pain prevention and management training focusing upon integration of body & mind produces startling results according to Corporate Pain Relief (CPR).
Tucson, AZ, July 10, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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Corporate wellness training company Corporate Pain Relief, (CPR) located in Tucson, AZ announced today that they are expanding their innovative workplace pain management training program to medical professionals and corporate clients across the Southwest USA. According to Rochelle Reea, president of CPR, “Companies who institute an employee pain management program realize a direct benefit in two areas: 1) a reduction and prevention of employee pain and stress and, 2) lower the need for drugs and surgery. Both of these benefits increase the companies bottom line.”
With over a quarter century in the field, Corporate Pain Relief uses a combination of body/mind techniques that address employee stress and tension patterns that cause costly back pain and injuries, Muscular Skeletal Disorders (MSDs) and Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) in the workplace and that affects productivity and downtime issues. Prevention is paramount to the success of any corporate workplace pain management program.
About Corporate Pain Relief
Rochelle Reea, CEO of Corporate Pain Relief, is one of the nation’s top experts in the field of holistic pain relief. She has been gathering experience in the worlds of health, education, performance, and pain and injury for over 35 years. For over three decades she successfully helped change the lives of hundreds of people with different pain and performance issuessuch as back pain, injury, surgery, and varieties of MSDs and RSI in the workplace. Rochelle’s knowledge of the body allows medical professionals who bend, lift, and transport patients prevent pain and injuries.
CPR has developed and initiated highly interactive pain management training and mind-body ergonomic assessments, holistic back-school classes, seminars, and workshops, for universities, spas, medical facilities, corporations, educational services, and top massage schools.
28050 Ford Rd Garden City, MI 48135 - June 21, 2017 - (Newswire.com)
The National Telemetry Association recently purchased the LifePak Automated External Defibrillator monitor along with the Cardiac Arrhythmia Generator to help train hospital Telemetry Technician's. Nancy Kimmel, FNP-BC states that, "Using the Physio-Control AED to train students is a great visual aide. Whether online or in class, students can get a real feel for the patient's heart rhythm and see first hand how a normal rhythm can deteriorate quickly."
The Physio Control LifePak 9 defibrillator/monitor was designed to meet the needs of clinical, biomedical engineering, and purchasing professionals throughout the world. The LifePak Defibrillator has an EASY 1-2-3 operation with built-in noninvasive user-friendly display, plus its compact, portable, space-saving design, revolutionized in-hospital defibrillation.
Innovative features include high and low energy select displays, annotating recorder that prints out time, date, leads, gain, and CODE SUMMARY critical event record, which recaps critical events from the moment of "power on ".
One of the most important steps in curriculum development is the introduction of simulation- based medical teaching and learning. Simulation is a generic term that refers to an artificial representation of a real world process to achieve educational goals through experiential learning. Simulation based medical education is defined as any educational activity that utilizes simulation aides to replicate clinical scenarios. Telemetry or Monitor Technicians are responsible for recognizing patterns of rhythms and dangerous changes. The importance of their job cannot be under estimated. The must be able to recognize dangerous heart Electrocardiogram wave patterns and react immediately. With the new medical rhythm simulators the student is now able to practice their speed and accuracy in rhythm recognition.
Although medical simulation is relatively new, simulation has been used for a long time in the medical profession. Telemetry cardiac monitor simulation allows the acquisition of clinical skills through deliberate practice rather than an apprentice style of learning. Simulation tools serve as an alternative to real patients. A telemetry trainee can make mistakes and learn from them without the fear of harming the patient. There are different types and classification of simulators and their cost vary according to the degree of their resemblance to the reality. Visual practical based learning is expensive. However, it is cost-effective if utilized properly. Medical simulation has been found to enhance clinical competence at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It has also been found to have many advantages that can improve patient safety and reduce health care costs through the improvement of the medical provider's competencies. It is the goal of the National Telemetry Association to provide the best education possible to hospitals cardiac technicians to help them save lives.
Toronto, Canada, August 22, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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Marvellent, Inc. launched the first ever video marketing web app in history. 30 Seconds Video is a revolutionary app that utilizes a unique workflow to help business owners and managers create custom videos according to their budget and vision. It is the first app which lets business owners create videos in automated fashion with predictable results at a fraction of cost. Up till now video marketing was expensive, time taking and unpredictable, requiring tedious negotiations and huge budgets. Not so anymore with Marvellent, Inc.’s 30 Seconds Video web app where businesses can create high quality video presentations to inform audience about their products, services or causes in minimum time and cost, and convert visitors into revenue. More information about the app is available at http://www.marvellent.com/campaign/30secondsvideo.aspx .
When asked about the idea behind 30 Seconds Video, Marvellent spokesperson Kate McDonald emphasized on short human attention span. “People want information. Fast. A lot of research proves that if you’ve grabbed their attention in 30 seconds you’ve hit the bull’s eye. Take Milo O. Frank for example. He knew the win-or-lose value of 30 seconds, and so do we!”
Team Marvellent is determined to take video marketing to the next level by empowering their clients. 30 Seconds Video allows its user to envision a video according to their requirement and budget. The team provides personalized consultation and takes customer feedback seriously. The end product attracts more paying customers than any other marketing tool.
Marvellent offers pricing and plans with no up-front payments, no surprises and no worries. Their Starter Plan starts at CAD$499 that offers custom script writing, logo placement, the ability to select from different models, URL placement and the ability to select background and more. Marvellent started processing orders even before its launch.
About Marvellent, Inc.:Marvellent, Inc. is led by a team of marketing strategists with more than 15 years of web marketing experience. This allows them to provide a full-stack of marketing services for their customers. More information about Marvellent, Inc. can be found at http://www.marvellent.com/campaign/30secondsvideo.aspx or by emailing [email protected] .
