Opinion

National Poll Shows Women Are Missing Out on Vacations, Work, and Social Events Due to Gynecological Conditions

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Giovedì, Maggio 2, 2024
Generation Z, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Public opinion, Premenstrual syndrome, PMS, Infant, Advertising, Woman, Health, Research, Generation X, Marketing, OnePoll, Endometriosis, ESOMAR, Depression, Market Research Society, Mental, Silent Generation, Millennials, Generation, Quality of life, Anxiety, Menopause, Urinary tract infection, Opinion, Knowledge, Nursing

"Millions of women silently struggle every day with gynecological conditions, some as common as PMS and UTIs," said Liz Weir, chief marketing officer at LevLane.

Key Points: 
  • "Millions of women silently struggle every day with gynecological conditions, some as common as PMS and UTIs," said Liz Weir, chief marketing officer at LevLane.
  • Reasons for absence: Premenstrual/Period symptoms (26%), UTIs (18%) and endometriosis (6%) were common causes for missing work.
  • Baby boomers had the highest cancellation rate due to gynecological conditions, while Generation Z had the lowest.
  • This random double-opt-in survey of 1,000 American women was commissioned by LevLane between April 12 and April 16, 2024.

Almost Half of Americans Don’t Know What a 401(k) Is, Beyond Finance Poll Finds

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Giovedì, Aprile 18, 2024
Education, Sale, Public opinion, Learning, Travel, Research, Marketing, OnePoll, Finance, ESOMAR, Market Research Society, Gen, Generation Z, Restaurant, Coffee, Opinion, Clothing, Online shopping

The comprehensive survey examined Americans’ financial literacy, commitment to learning and adopting healthy money habits, and feelings regarding their bank accounts and financial futures.

Key Points: 
  • The comprehensive survey examined Americans’ financial literacy, commitment to learning and adopting healthy money habits, and feelings regarding their bank accounts and financial futures.
  • The results indicated a significant lack of confidence among respondents regarding their financial literacy, with only 30% believing they could win a game of personal finance trivia.
  • Over a third (35%) confess to not knowing the term “interest” in a financial context.
  • Gen Z are most likely to make financial improvements, while millennials are least likely to make changes to improve their finances.

Letter from Piero Cipollone to Margrethe Vestager, European Commission Executive Vice-President, on feedback on commitments offered by Apple over access restrictions to near-field communication technology

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Venerdì, Aprile 19, 2024
Central bank digital currency, Civil service commission, Microsoft, Apple, IPhone, ECB, European Parliament, Opinion, Original equipment manufacturer, Eurosystem, Android (operating system), Tablet, HCE, OJ, Meta, Digital Markets Act, NFC, Commission, Host card emulation, Council, Apple Watch, European Commission, ByteDance, IOS, DMA, European Central Bank, Mobile phone

Finding an

Key Points: 
    • Finding an
      effective response to these concerns would support competition, foster innovation and increase choice for
      consumers with mobile wallets on their iPhones.
    • We note that Apple?s proposed commitments would not give third parties full access to the secure element (SE),
      but only allow for the usage of Host Card Emulation (HCE).
    • Crucially, access to the SE is vital for mobile device based offline digital euro payments.
    • 3 4 Therefore, Apple?s
      proposed commitments, which do not provide full access to the SE of iOS smart phones, would not facilitate
      offline payments with digital euro on iPhones.
    • We understand that the Commission?s antitrust investigation, and Apple?s proposed commitments on access to
      NFC technology, are limited to in-store payments with iOS smart phones.
    • As a result, the ability of merchants to accept payments with Apple devices other than
      through ApplePay might be limited.
    • I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for other Commission initiatives which have
      implications for the European retail payment ecosystem.
    • 9

      An effective implementation of Article 33 on FRAND access to a series of mobile devices is of paramount importance for the offline variant
      of the digital euro.

Letter from Piero Cipollone to Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market, on feedback on commitments offered by Apple over access restrictions to near-field communication technology

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Venerdì, Aprile 19, 2024
Central bank digital currency, Microsoft, Apple, IPhone, Original equipment manufacturer, ECB, European Parliament, Opinion, Eurosystem, Android (operating system), Tablet, HCE, OJ, Meta, Digital Markets Act, NFC, Commission, Host card emulation, Council, Apple Watch, ByteDance, IOS, DMA, European Central Bank, Mobile phone

Finding an

Key Points: 
    • Finding an
      effective response to these concerns would support competition, foster innovation and increase choice for
      consumers with mobile wallets on their iPhones.
    • We note that Apple?s proposed commitments would not give third parties full access to the secure element (SE),
      but only allow for the usage of Host Card Emulation (HCE).
    • If the proposed commitments
      would also be applicable to a potential digital euro, they would not, per se, guarantee that digital euro payments
      made using iPhones were seamless and user-friendly.
    • Crucially, access to the SE is vital for mobile device based offline digital euro payments.
    • 3 4 Therefore, Apple?s
      proposed commitments, which do not provide full access to the SE of iOS smart phones, would not facilitate
      offline payments with digital euro on iPhones.
    • We understand that the Commission?s antitrust investigation, and Apple?s proposed commitments on access to
      NFC technology, are limited to in-store payments with iOS smart phones.
    • As a result, the ability of merchants to accept payments with Apple devices other than
      through ApplePay might be limited.
    • 9

      An effective implementation of Article 33 on FRAND access to a series of mobile devices is of paramount importance for the offline variant
      of the digital euro.

NEW SURVEY FROM TRUE LEMON REVEALS THAT HYDRATION IS ONE KEY TO HAPPINESS

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Martedì, Aprile 9, 2024
Research, Eating, Health, Taste, Powder, Opinion, Marketing, Market Research Society, Happiness, Water, Habit, OnePoll, ESOMAR, Hand, Public opinion, Drinking water, Watermelon, Soft drink

BALTIMORE, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- While it's no secret that hydration is essential for health, a new survey commissioned by True Lemon and conducted by OnePoll uncovered its impact on overall happiness for Americans. Among the 2,000 respondents, 46% who drank the most water (10+ glasses a day) said they were very happy compared to only 22% of those who drank the least water (1-3 glasses a day).

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- While it's no secret that hydration is essential for health, a new survey commissioned by True Lemon and conducted by OnePoll uncovered its impact on overall happiness for Americans.
  • Those that drank the most water also reported finding happiness and appreciating the little things in their days.
  • "Adding a packet of True Lemon to your water allows you to reap all the hydration benefits of drinking water by making it delicious."
  • **This random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 general population Americans was commissioned by True Lemon between Feb. 16 and Feb. 22, 2024.

Court Substantially Denies United Healthcare’s Motion for Summary Judgment in ERISA Class Action: Case Moves to Trial

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Mercoledì, Marzo 13, 2024
UnitedHealth Group, Motivation, Chronology, Opinion, Bias, District court, Loyalty, Motion, Complaint, AUM, Retirement, Wells Fargo, Defendant, Court

MINNEAPOLIS, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judge John Tunheim of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota has substantially denied UnitedHealth Group’s Motion for Summary Judgment in the case of Kim Snyder v. UnitedHealth.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judge John Tunheim of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota has substantially denied UnitedHealth Group’s Motion for Summary Judgment in the case of Kim Snyder v. UnitedHealth.
  • In opposing summary judgment, Sanford Heisler Sharp, among other things, introduced compelling evidence that raises doubt about United’s motivation for retaining the Plan’s multi-billion-dollar investment in the Wells Fargo Target Fund Suite.
  • In October 2022 the Court certified the case as a class action.
  • Plaintiff’s allegations included a detailed chronology of UnitedHealth’s decision-making behind closed doors, including the role played by UnitedHealth’s CFO, John Rex.

Economic Uncertainty Isn’t Stopping Canadians From Planning Major Purchases in 2024, According to New Survey

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Mercoledì, Aprile 3, 2024
Banking, Personal Finance, Technology, Professional Services, Payments, Asset Management, Other Professional Services, Networks, Fintech, Mobile, Wireless, Finance, Research, Growth, Apple, Amazon, Browns Shoes, Opinion, Travel, Marketing, Market Research Society, Samsung, Generation Z, OnePoll, ESOMAR, Public opinion, Gen, Baby boomers, Online shopping

Affirm’s survey polled 2,000 Canadians on their priorities and expectations for their personal finances and found stark differences across age groups.

Key Points: 
  • Affirm’s survey polled 2,000 Canadians on their priorities and expectations for their personal finances and found stark differences across age groups.
  • Vacations were by far the most likely big purchase for Canadians (45%), followed by a car (25%) and furniture or decor (23%).
  • Younger Canadians were more optimistic about their finances, according to the survey.
  • This random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 general population Canadians was commissioned by Affirm between Feb. 1 and Feb. 5, 2024.

TriSalus Reports Q4 and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Business Update

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Lunedì, Aprile 1, 2024
Oncology, Health, Medical Devices, Other Health, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, HCPCS, Interest, Second Half, Patient, APC, Sale, Society, University, Bank statement, Investment, Therapy, Marketing, DCR, Webcast, Hepatocellular carcinoma, CMS, Abdominal ultrasonography, Vein, Disease, Opinion, Immunotherapy, Safety, Manuscript, Cholangiocarcinoma, Pancreas, PFS, FDA, Liver disease, HCC, OS, Uveal melanoma, MDSC, Growth, TACE, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Drug, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Data, Medicare, Liver, Pharmaceutical industry

TriSalus Life Sciences Inc., (Nasdaq: TLSI), today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a business update.

Key Points: 
  • TriSalus Life Sciences Inc., (Nasdaq: TLSI), today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a business update.
  • This new code, HCPCS 9797, has been assigned to the Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) 5194 – Level 4 Endovascular Procedures.
  • The Company is working diligently to evaluate the materiality of the errors to determine whether any corrections for the third quarter financial results are required and to complete the Company’s year-end 2023 financial statements.
  • Operating losses were $14.1 million and $54.2 million, respectively, for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

Survey Finds: Over Three-quarters of Americans Urge "Big Food" to Prioritize Health Impact

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Mercoledì, Marzo 13, 2024
Research, Baby boomers, Silent Generation, Health, Millennials, Obesity, Opinion, Public, Michelle, Marketing, Market Research Society, Diet, Empowerment, European, Generation Z, Label, Habit, Optimism, OnePoll, ESOMAR, Gen, Public opinion, Bottled water

NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over three-quarters of Americans, 77% to be exact, believe food manufacturers should be held accountable for the health impact their products have on consumers, emphasizing a growing demand for higher-quality ingredients and increased transparency amidst concern of corporate greed.

Key Points: 
  • In response, Yuka launched a new in-app feature in February 2024 able to alert consumers of recalled products.
  • Only 30% of those surveyed also found food manufacturers to be transparent with their product labeling.
  • Over 70% of respondents, in fact, expressed concern about the negative health impact of consuming processed or ultra-processed foods regularly.
  • This random double-opt-in survey of 2,000 general population Americans was commissioned by Yuka between Feb. 16 and Feb. 21, 2024.