Art therapy

CytoDyn Highlights NIH Grant for HIV Functional Cure Preclinical Study of Gene Therapy Based on Leronlimab

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月曜日, 7月 11, 2022

VANCOUVER, Washington, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  CytoDyn Inc. (OTCQB: CYDY) (“CytoDyn” or the “Company”), a late-stage biotechnology company developing leronlimab, a CCR5 antagonist with the potential for multiple therapeutic indications, today announced a new, preclinical study in nonhuman primates that will evaluate the potential use in HIV of a gene therapy based on the experimental monoclonal antibody leronlimab.

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  • The grant will fund the development and preclinical research of a single-injection gene therapy that codes for the leronlimab protein sequence and which will be delivered via an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector.
  • Leronlimab has demonstrated it can pharmacologically mimic a CCR5 deficient donor by occupying available CCR5 molecules.1 Leronlimab is a protein, and the goal of the research at OHSU is to create a gene therapy that expresses the gene encoding the leronlimab protein.
  • Jacob Lalezari, M.D., Scientific Advisor to CytoDyn, stated, The potential for a one-time gene therapy encoding a protein such as leronlimab represents a great hope for the future of HIV therapy and functional cure.
  • Gene therapy consisting of the gene for an anti-HIV antibody carried by an AAV vector holds promise for long-term control of HIV.

Virtual Mental Health Platform Sesh Hires Lauren Sumrell as Vice President of Clinical Operations

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水曜日, 6月 15, 2022

Virtual mental health support company Sesh is pleased to announce that Lauren Sumrell, a 10-year healthcare industry veteran, has joined the company as vice president of clinical operations.

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  • Virtual mental health support company Sesh is pleased to announce that Lauren Sumrell, a 10-year healthcare industry veteran, has joined the company as vice president of clinical operations.
  • In her new role, Sumrell will oversee clinical programming, network quality control and member service utilization and satisfaction.
  • Sesh is a mental health app and platform that provides virtual group mental health support that's accessible, affordable and supportive.
  • Sesh is an affordable and easy-to-use mental health platform for online support groups led by licensed therapists.

Detroit Musician Develops Unique Artist Haven that Focuses on Better Mental Health

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金曜日, 3月 4, 2022

Paying it forward, he rescued an abandoned house blocks from the Motown Museum in Detroit, to make it an artists' residency and creative hub for established musicians and artists to flourish physically and mentally.

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  • Paying it forward, he rescued an abandoned house blocks from the Motown Museum in Detroit, to make it an artists' residency and creative hub for established musicians and artists to flourish physically and mentally.
  • "It's artists helping other artists, so we can complete the rooms and the outside porch of the house for concerts."
  • Tickets will be sold and streaming will be available for the event on April, 22, 2022 at: http://www.greaterimpacthouse.com/2424 .
  • Artists or donors interested in supporting the 24 hour live event can sign up here: http://www.greaterimpacthouse.com/2424
    For more information about "Greater Impact Live" or Greater Impact House contact: Alexander [email protected] .

Magellan Rx Management’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program Center of Excellence Expands Program That Significantly Improves Medication Adherence and Quality of Care for Patients with HIV

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水曜日, 9月 15, 2021

Through the program, clinical pharmacists partner with providers to manage complex cases by promoting best-practices for HIV treatment and closing care gaps.

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  • Through the program, clinical pharmacists partner with providers to manage complex cases by promoting best-practices for HIV treatment and closing care gaps.
  • For most patients, nearly perfect (>95 percent) adherence is necessary to achieve optimal viral suppression and clinical success.
  • Magellan Rx established a national ADAP Center of Excellence (COE) with a dedicated call center to provide timely service and continuity of care.
  • About Magellan Rx Management: Magellan Rx Management , a division of Magellan Health, Inc., is shaping the future of pharmacy.

Constant Therapy Health Clinical Trial Shows Significant Improvement for Stroke Survivors Using Digital Therapy

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月曜日, 2月 22, 2021

BOSTON, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Constant Therapy Health , an award-winning provider of digital therapy for stroke, dementia, and traumatic brain injury survivors, today announced positive results of a 10-week clinical trial.

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  • BOSTON, Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Constant Therapy Health , an award-winning provider of digital therapy for stroke, dementia, and traumatic brain injury survivors, today announced positive results of a 10-week clinical trial.
  • Stroke survivors using a research version of Constant Therapy (CT-R), a digital therapeutic application for cognitive and speech therapy, demonstrated significantly improved outcomes compared to traditional, paper-based therapies.
  • The progress of patients using digital therapy during the trial was dramatic as these before and after videos demonstrate.
  • Constant Therapy Health is a leading digital therapeutics company that combines AI and real-world evidence to deliver next-generation brain health and wellness products.

Award-Winning Journalist and Therapist Write Children's Book About the Coronavirus Pandemic

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金曜日, 4月 10, 2020

What tools can I give them to deal with the confusion, fear, sadness, boredom, and loneliness they're feeling right now?

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  • What tools can I give them to deal with the confusion, fear, sadness, boredom, and loneliness they're feeling right now?
  • Bibliotherapy, using the new children's book, Anna and the Germ that Came to Visit, is an innovative way to open the conversation.
  • The book is designed to give families the tools they need to deal with the sudden changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
  • "Anna and the Germ that Came to Visit is a timely and creative book designed for children who are experiencing a 'world in crisis.'

A Bright Spot For Those With Extra Time at Home Now - Learning How to Draw From a Master Art Teacher

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金曜日, 3月 20, 2020

"I wanted to help others while they're following appropriate health guidelines during this challenging situation," Szafran said.

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  • "I wanted to help others while they're following appropriate health guidelines during this challenging situation," Szafran said.
  • "Psychologists say art therapy is an effective way to help people process feelings and reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Barnstone's legacy as a master artist and master teacher is featured in the current issue of Fine Art Connoisseur magazine.
  • The program also offers one-on-one instruction with an elite Barnstone Master Guide, a team of alumni who work with students studying Barnstone's recorded classes.

2020 iaedp™ Symposium December Deadlines: Art Competition and Early Registration

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水曜日, 12月 4, 2019

For the 2020 iaedp Symposium, art competition entries are still being accepted through December 15, 2019.

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  • For the 2020 iaedp Symposium, art competition entries are still being accepted through December 15, 2019.
  • Traditionally, the art contest is open to everyone; however, iaedp asks eating disorders treatment centers and private practices with art therapists to work with patients to provide entries.
  • The "Imagine Me Beyond What You See" awards ceremony is scheduled during the 2020 iaedp Symposium and includes the Professionals' Choice Award, which is selected through voting by iaedp membership, 2020 Symposium attendees and the general public.
  • Another December deadline for the 2020 iaedp Symposium is early registration, which is open prior to December 21, 2019.

Ovation's Statement on Trump Administration's Proposal to Eliminate NEA and NEH Funding

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水曜日, 3月 20, 2019

Slashing the NEA budget would be devastating for after school and children's art programs around the country.

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  • Slashing the NEA budget would be devastating for after school and children's art programs around the country.
  • There are immediate and long-term adverse consequences to eliminating the NEA as this budget proposal does.
  • Her personal art therapy initiative, Healing with the HeART, demonstrates her office's understanding of how important arts funding truly is.
  • In support of work like this, the NEA funds creative arts therapists at clinical sites across the nation.

2019 iaedp™ Symposium Offers Self-Expression through Art Competition

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水曜日, 11月 21, 2018

That opportunity is the "Imagine Me Beyond What You See" body image mannequin art competition, held during the annual iaedp Symposium.

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  • That opportunity is the "Imagine Me Beyond What You See" body image mannequin art competition, held during the annual iaedp Symposium.
  • The mannequin art contest is open to everyone; however, iaedp asks treatment centers and private practices with art therapists to work with patients to provide entries.
  • The "Imagine Me Beyond What You See" awards ceremony, scheduled during the 2019 iaedp Symposium, will include the Professionals' Choice Award, which is selected through voting by iaedp membership, 2019 Symposium attendees and the general public.
  • More information about all aspects iaedp and its 2019 Symposium can be found at iaedp.com.