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New National Survey by Desai Sethi Urology Institute Reveals Impact of Technology & Multidisciplinary Collaboration on the Future of Urology

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Monday, January 22, 2024

MIAMI, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Desai Sethi Institute of Urology (DSUI) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine unveiled the findings of its inaugural State of Urology survey and report today, which provides insights into the current landscape of urology and outlines implications for the future direction of the specialty. The report captures the perspectives of urologists and the general public on critical issues and emerging trends in urology.

Key Points: 
  • The report captures the perspectives of urologists and the general public on critical issues and emerging trends in urology.
  • The survey reveals a strong consensus among urologists on the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration.
  • Nearly half (47%) of urologists identified the development of new technologies as the most impactful trend in the coming years.
  • For more information about the DSUI State of Urology Survey & Report, visit med.miami.edu/plp/dsui .

Caring.com Study Finds 4 in 10 Americans Don't Think They Have Enough Assets to Create a Will

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Monday, January 22, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caring.com, a leading senior living referral service and the nation's top site for senior care reviews, published its annual Wills & Estate Planning Study that explores estate planning in the U.S. and the reasons Americans do or do not engage in this end-of-life planning process. In the 2024 survey, responses from over 2,400 American adults indicated that only 32% have a will – a decrease of 6% since 2023 and the lowest rate of estate planning since 2020.

Key Points: 
  • "While many Americans feel anxiety about the economy, it's a serious misconception that they think they do not have sufficient assets to justify an estate plan," says Jim Rosenthal, CEO of Caring.com.
  • The prevalence of estate planning among Black Americans has risen from 26% in 2020 to 31% in 2024, an increase of 19%.
  • Other key highlights from this year's study include:
    Younger Americans are 50% more likely to have an estate plan than in 2020.
  • Caring.com has conducted its annual Wills & Estate Planning Study since 2015 to educate American adults and raise awareness about the importance of estate planning.

Why inheritance tax should be reformed

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Around 50 Conservative MPs called for inheritance tax to be abolished after the Telegraph launched a campaign urging the government to scrap the tax in summer 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Around 50 Conservative MPs called for inheritance tax to be abolished after the Telegraph launched a campaign urging the government to scrap the tax in summer 2023.
  • Inheritance tax is applied at 40% to transfers of wealth on or close to death, above a minimum threshold – currently £325,000.
  • One factor holding this number down is that there is no inheritance tax payable on wealth left to a spouse or civil partner.
  • The main reason why few people pay inheritance tax is that the effective threshold at which they (or their spouse or civil partner) would begin paying the tax is typically much higher than £325,000.

Potential effects

  • Around half of the gains from abolishing inheritance tax would go to the wealthiest 1% at death, whose estates would see an average tax cut of £1 million.
  • More than 90% of people don’t have inheritance tax paid on their or their partner’s death and so wouldn’t benefit from abolition.
  • Only around 20% of people called inheritance tax “fair” in a 2023 YouGov poll, compared to around 60% for National Insurance contributions.
  • However, research from Demos shows most people wouldn’t prioritise inheritance tax for cuts, but would prefer to spend the money that abolishing inheritance tax would cost in other ways.

Reforming inheritance tax

  • Pension pots are totally exempt from inheritance tax, as they are not counted as part of a deceased person’s estate.
  • A cap on such reliefs could allow those passing on small farms or businesses to be taken out of inheritance tax, if desired, while preventing agricultural and business investments from being used simply to avoid inheritance tax.
  • This could fund a cut in the rate of inheritance tax from 40% to 25% or an increase in the threshold after which inheritance tax is charged to £525,000.
  • There are arguments for and against abolishing inheritance tax, but addressing problems in the current system is increasingly important and would raise revenues.


David Sturrock receives funding from the Economic and Social Research Council and the abrdn Financial Fairness Trust. Bee Boileau receives funding from the Economic and Social Research Council and the abrdn Financial Fairness Trust.

Nearly Half of American Adults Expect to Pass on Their Debt After Death

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly half of American adults (46%) expect that, if they died today, their loved ones would inherit their debt, according to a new report released today by insurtech leader Policygenius.

Key Points: 
  • With U.S. household debt having increased by $2.9 trillion since the end of 2019, people across America are feeling the effects of debt.
  • The survey found that the more a household earns, the more likely they are to pass down debt when they die.
  • Among people who expect their loved ones to inherit their debt if they die, 21% have no life insurance coverage in their household.
  • That includes student debt, with 17% of millennials and 16% of zoomers expecting their loved ones to inherit their student debts.

Should I have children? Why society's idealisation of motherhood benefits no one

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Words like childless or childfree firmly place the person without a child as the one lacking.

Key Points: 
  • Words like childless or childfree firmly place the person without a child as the one lacking.
  • Women who decide not to have children are marked as outsiders by our social and cultural norms.
  • The ‘childless woman’ and the ‘mother’ are a false polarity, which has served the institutions both of motherhood and heterosexuality.
  • The idealisation of motherhood undermines all women, irrespective of their own choices, as I write in my book (M)otherhood: On the choices of being a woman.

Decisions and regret


Often, discussions about having a child are shaped in terms of regret. What if you regret it and it is too late? What if you change your mind and it is too late?

  • This was followed up with another study, published later in 2023, which looked more deeply at people who are childfree by choice.
  • Turns out they’re pretty happy with their decisions.
  • On the other hand, studies have shown that people who have children are more likely to regret this choice.
  • In 2021, a survey by YouGov of over 1,200 British parents found that 8% say they currently regret having children.
  • While we might believe that we are perfectly autonomous and free to make our decisions at will, we are never free of our societal and cultural context.


Pragya Agarwal does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Veganuary’s Expert Panel Determines: Purple Sweet Potato is the 2024 Vegetable of the Year

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

To select 2024's Vegetable of the Year, the expert panel considered five main criteria: growing popularity, versatility, sustainability, health/nutrition, and affordability/accessibility.

Key Points: 
  • To select 2024's Vegetable of the Year, the expert panel considered five main criteria: growing popularity, versatility, sustainability, health/nutrition, and affordability/accessibility.
  • With these criteria in mind, the panel determined the purple sweet potato is the official 2024 Vegetable of the Year.
  • Veganuary’s 2024 Vegetable of the Year Panelists:
    "Ever since I heard about the purple sweet potato’s history in Japan for longevity, I’ve been excited about them!
  • Also, who doesn’t love a potato that can be used in sweet or savory dishes,” said Tabitha Brown, actor and Veganuary Vegetable of the Year panelist.

What to Expect in Veganuary 2024: New Menu Items and Specials Launch Nationwide

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Veganuary works with restaurants, retailers, and brands nationwide to create specials for the enormous number of people who sign up to take the month-long challenge each year.

Key Points: 
  • Veganuary works with restaurants, retailers, and brands nationwide to create specials for the enormous number of people who sign up to take the month-long challenge each year.
  • Plus, numerous pizza chains will launch special menu items, including Mellow Mushroom, &pizza, and Sizzle Pie.
  • All the new vegan menu items, products, and recipes promoted during Veganuary allow for people to eat more plants without giving up the foods they know and love,” says Sandra Hungate, US Director at Veganuary.
  • Veganuary is supported worldwide by environmentalists, athletes, and celebrities, including Joaquin Phoenix, DeAndre Jordan, Richa Moorjani, and more.

OVERCONFIDENCE: AMERICANS FALLING VICTIM TO FINANCIAL SCAMS

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 

Key Points: 
  • Waves of sophisticated phone, text and online scam attempts may leave Americans numb to the dangers of financial scams and overconfident in their ability to prevent them.
  • A new Citi survey performed by YouGov shows that while 90% of U.S. adults say they believe they're able to fend off financial scams, more than 27% reported having fallen victim to them at some point, with increasing financial consequences.
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9231051-citi-holiday-financial-s...
    Michael Steinbach, Head of Financial Crimes and Fraud Prevention at Citi and a former FBI agent shares the steps you can take to avoid scams and how you can keep your accounts secure this holiday season.
  • MICHAEL'S TIPS TO KEEP YOUR ACCOUNTS SECURE:
    For additional security, add biometric login, such as facial or fingerprint recognition and two-factor authentication.

Indulge your Travel Passions in 2024 with New Curated Collections from Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy recently relaunched its Curated Collections – hand-picked selections of incredible homes and destinations from around the world – to inspire travelers as they begin planning their 2024 journeys. For the nearly four out of 10 prospective travelers for leisure in the next 12 months who are still deciding where they want to travel 1 in 2024, according to a recent YouGov study (conducted on behalf of Marriott), Curated Collections will spark and satisfy wanderlust for travelers with their new collections.

Key Points: 
  • From Ski-In, Ski-Out Chalets to Top Vineyard & Wine Destinations, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy tailored each Curated Collection to perfectly inspire meeting the desires of today's American traveler.
  • "We want to inspire our Marriott Bonvoy members with amazing, wow-worthy homes in our top destinations, and our Curated Collections will have you yearning for your 2024 vacations.
  • With more than 130,000 homes around the world, there's a trusted home for every adventure or serene getaway," said Jennifer Hsieh, Vice President, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy.
  • Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy will continue to introduce new Curated Collections as it continues to grow with new homes and destinations added to the platform daily.

FourKites to Host Educational Series on Strategies for Accelerating Value Through Supply Chain Visibility

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites will host a three-part educational series, titled “ Accelerating Value from Visibility ,” showcasing the impact of real-time supply chain visibility across all segments of supply chain operations.

Key Points: 
  • Leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites will host a three-part educational series, titled “ Accelerating Value from Visibility ,” showcasing the impact of real-time supply chain visibility across all segments of supply chain operations.
  • According to a recent YouGov survey , supply chain leaders’ top-three challenges are reducing costs, improving the customer experience and expediting delivery times — yet fewer than half are leveraging their supply chain data to inform their strategy, and 14% aren’t using supply chain data at all to make decisions.
  • To help connect those dots, FourKites’ educational series will explore successful customer case studies in three critical areas: achieving cost savings, improving efficiency and collaboration, and enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • “These sessions will demonstrate the impact of real-time visibility and help attendees understand the far-reaching benefits their companies stand to gain from digitization.”