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Disrupting the Fit Tech Industry With Walla's Laura Munkholm

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Around one in five Americans have a gym membership, and the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics reports that only about 23% of the population between 18 and 65 achieve recommended fitness minimums every week.(1) Fitness is a growing industry, but as many as 81% of startups fail or close their doors within the first year.(2) Boutique fitness studio owners tend to be passionate about changing people's lives but are challenged to attract and retain clients sustainably. Enter "curious" disruptor Laura Munkholm, President and Co-Founder of Walla, who explains to Karla Jo Helms, host of the Disruption Interruption podcast, that new behavioral psychology research combined with easy-to-use technology can transform boutique studios into accessible profit centers.

Key Points: 
  • (1) Fitness is a growing industry, but as many as 81% of startups fail or close their doors within the first year.
  • She partnered with an experienced tech expert who had built and scaled businesses before.
  • The status quo in the fitness industry has been to lower prices to motivate people to join and retain their memberships.
  • Walla delivers state-of-the-art software designed by a studio owner to help fitness business owners do what they love, sans tech headaches.

Safe States Alliance Honors Injury & Violence Prevention Achievements

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Each year, the Safe States Alliance recognizes and honors members for their contributions to Safe States and their commitment to the field of IVP.

Key Points: 
  • Each year, the Safe States Alliance recognizes and honors members for their contributions to Safe States and their commitment to the field of IVP.
  • The following public health professionals will be honored for their significant contributions during the Safe States Alliance 2022 Annual Injury and Violence Prevention Conference taking place Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 in Orlando, Florida.
  • Formed in 1993, the Safe States Alliance is the only national nonprofit organization and professional association comprised of public health injury and violence prevention professionals representing all U.S. states and territories.
  • Safe States' mission is to strengthen the practice of injury and violence prevention and be the recognized leader and driving force in understanding and preventing injuries and violence, a leading cause of death for ages 1-64 in the U.S.

NSC Preliminary Estimates: 21,340 People Died in Traffic Crashes in First Half of 2022

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

ITASCA, Ill., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council releases today preliminary estimates revealing 21,340 people died in preventable crashes on U.S. roads during the first six months of 2022, a 1% decrease as compared to the same time period in 2021. 

Key Points: 
  • The first quarter of 2022 was grim; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a report , which showed a discouraging 7% increase in deaths during that time period.
  • The good news: beginning in April, or the start of the second quarter, U.S. roads have experienced less loss of life.
  • Newly released NSC data show June 2022 was the third consecutive month with deaths below 2021 levels and the first month below 2020 levels.
  • "Traffic violence plagues our communities, and thousands of lives lost each month is simply unacceptable.

Chiropractors Announce the Return of the World Spine Day and Low Back Pain Management Tracks

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At least 5% of Americans suffer from chronic low back pain. [1] Over $630 billion is spent annually on costs to society [2], and chiropractic care is essential in managed post-surgical spinal pain [3] and scoliosis [4]. To prepare clinicians before the World Spine Day (WSD), the Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong (CDAHK) offers a series of stellar pain management education, including Toggle Recoil Technique by Dr Ramneek Bhogal. The first track will take place on August 20th in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Key Points: 
  • Series of pain management tracks across 3 countries offer an extensive multidisciplinary agenda that includes chiropractic technique, technological intervention, and the latest research in low back pain management.
  • To prepare clinicians before the World Spine Day (WSD), the Chiropractic Doctors Association of Hong Kong (CDAHK) offers a series of stellar pain management education, including Toggle Recoil Technique by Dr Ramneek Bhogal.
  • World leading speakers will share the importance of interventional pain management procedures in managing pain conditions.
  • He continued, "Attendees will experience an immersion of emotional and intellectual experiences into the world of pain management.

TRC Healthcare and The Vitamin Shoppe® Partner to Help Consumers Choose Dietary Supplements Based on Scientific Evidence

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

DENVER, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TRC Healthcare, creator of Natural Medicines, an unbiased natural medicines database and research tool, today announced that New Jersey-based retailer The Vitamin Shoppe® is sharing this wealth of information about dietary supplements with consumers through their new partnership. Health Enthusiast associates at The Vitamin Shoppe's over 700 stores across the nation can use the Natural Medicines database to help consumers make informed choices about dietary supplements, without being influenced by advertising hype or commercial interests.

Key Points: 
  • As use of dietary supplements rises, The Vitamin Shoppe is using evidence curated by TRC Healthcare to help consumers make smart, informed choices about nutritional supplements.
  • The Natural Medicines database provides a robust resource that indexes evidence-based healthcare research to help shed light on safe and effective use of dietary supplements.
  • The addition of Natural Medicines by The Vitamin Shoppe comes at a time of intense interest in dietary supplements.
  • Customer-focused retailers like The Vitamin Shoppe are using the Natural Medicines database to promote transparency and better health by guiding consumers toward credible research.

The Worldwide Intravenous Immunoglobulin Industry is Expected to Reach $20.2 Billion by 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Global Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) market size is expected to reach USD 20.22 Billion in 2030 and register revenue CAGR of 6.9% over the forecast period, according to latest report.

Key Points: 
  • Global Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) market size is expected to reach USD 20.22 Billion in 2030 and register revenue CAGR of 6.9% over the forecast period, according to latest report.
  • Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a blood product prepared from plasma that contains antibodies.
  • Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a blood product prepared from healthy donor plasma that contains antibodies to common infections.
  • In August 2021, ADMA Biologics, Inc. received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for RI-002, an intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg).

Addict to Ironman: Crandell Completes 97th Triathlon

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Monday, July 25, 2022

Crandell has taken on mind-stretching endeavors like his own addiction recovery that have humbled and level-set many Americans.

Key Points: 
  • Crandell has taken on mind-stretching endeavors like his own addiction recovery that have humbled and level-set many Americans.
  • Formidable and legendary IRONMAN courses like Kona, Hawaii lay ahead, but Sundays race in Sandusky, Ohio was quite a challenge.
  • Ohio was Crandells 97th completed IRONMAN event with a 1.2-mile swim in Sandusky Bay, a 56-mile bike loop through flat Ohio farmland and concluding with 13.1 miles through charming downtown Sandusky.
  • In addition to being an IRONMAN, Crandell is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC-CS).

Prime Therapeutics' intervention pilot for opioid users improves outcomes

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Monday, July 18, 2022

EAGAN, Minn., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, drug overdoses killed over 107,000 Americans in 2021.1 Prior to the pandemic, Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime), a leading pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) serving nearly 33 million members nationally, began an intervention program targeting Medicare members who were at high risk of overutilizing opioids. A pilot with Medicare members of GuideWell Mutual Holding Corporation (GuideWell), which is the parent company to a leading health plan in Florida, saw decreased opioid claims and lower morphine milligram equivalent (MME) dosing for members who received communications.

Key Points: 
  • The program used Prime's GuidedHealth opioid registry a listing that helps identify Medicare members who were either new opioid starters or current opioid utilizers and at risk for opioid risk harm.
  • New opioid starters and current opioid utilizers had customized pilot designs:
    New opioid starters: This group received a member communication with messaging about what an opioid is, how it works and how to safely use and dispose of them.
  • Prior opioid utilizers: This group received a member communication and corresponding prescriber communication with information about safe use and disposal of opioids.
  • Both pilot groups had positive outcomes to report:
    New opioid starters: Compared to the control group, new opioid starters had a 37%-point decrease in MME use and had a 29%-point improvement in opioid discontinuation.

Global 3D Printed Prosthetics Markets Report 2022:An $880 Million Market in 2021 with North America the Largest Region Followed by Asia-Pacific - Forecasts to 2026 & 2031

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Friday, June 24, 2022

DUBLIN, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global 3D Printed Prosthetics Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global 3D Printed Prosthetics Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The 3D printed medical prosthetics market consists of sales of 3D printed medical prosthetics devices and related services.
  • North America was the largest region in the 3D printing medical prosthetics market in 2021.
  • Global 3D Printed Medical Prosthetics Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
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Global 3D Printed Prosthetics Markets Report 2022: Focus on Sockets, Limbs, Joints, Covers, polypropylene, Polyethylene, Acrylics, Polyurethane - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The "Global 3D Printed Prosthetics Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global 3D Printed Prosthetics Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The 3D printed medical prosthetics market consists of sales of 3D printed medical prosthetics devices and related services.
  • Global 3D Printed Medical Prosthetics Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion
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  • Global 3D Printed Medical Prosthetics Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2016-2021, 2021-2026F, 2031F, $ Billion