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Financial Advisors Anticipate Complete Return to Normal in 2021 According to New Discovery Data Research

EATONTOWN, N.J., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — According to new research from Discovery Data, the market leader in data, insights, and analytics for the financial services and insurance industries, financial advisors anticipate a complete return to normal business practices within the next 6 to 12 months. With this forward-looking sentiment pointing towards a return to normalcy, advisors also shared key factors influencing their decision making in 2021 in Discovery Data’s Financial Advisor Outlook report.

To capture current trends, Discovery Data conducted a survey to advisors covering varying topics from advisors’ desire to return to a place of business, to what would motivate them to change firms, and likelihood to adopt new investment and technology products. The results were then tallied across various sub-groupings to offer a holistic view of trends within the financial advisory profession.

While ETFs and mutual funds remain the gold standard, only 9% of advisors reported having invested in alternatives in the past. The majority indicated they either didn’t know enough or were interested to learn more about alternatives, clearly demonstrating there is an opportunity for product distributors to educate advisors about the unique value proposition of alternative assets.

The report also found advisor recruiting trends varied based on tenure. Mid- and late-career advisors are much more concerned with maintaining a book of business when moving firms. However, one of the main considerations for early-career advisors was being associated with a well-known brand.

«With 2020 being a challenging year for advisors—and the nation as a whole—Discovery Data is committing our research efforts to better empower advisors and those who work in the ecosystem,» stated Saleem Khan, Chief Data and Analytics Officer of Discovery Data.

Although the ‘new normal’ has impacted a financial advisor’s approach to face-to-face interaction, advisors were able to maintain their book of business with gains in assets under management, even in a virtual setting.

About Discovery Data

Discovery Data is the leading provider of data, insights, and analytics on the firms and people driving the financial services and insurance industries across North America. The top asset and wealth management, fintech, media, consulting, and insurance companies turn to Discovery Data to improve their business performance. To learn more, visit https://discoverydata.com.

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Terranova Security Announces Global Dashboard Feature for Customizable, Centralized Data-Driven Security Awareness Training Insights into User Behavior Change

LAVAL, QC, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Terranova Security, global partner of choice in security awareness training, has announced the release of its Global Dashboard functionality within the Terranova Security Awareness Platform. The release empowers organizations, as well as cyber security and risk management leaders, to leverage customizable, real-time analytics visualizations for improved data-driven decision-making.

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Featuring a flexible, widget-based interface, the Terranova Security Global Dashboard can easily be personalized to display an organization’s key security awareness training information. Using customizable filters, administrators can refine reporting data to focus on a specific department, geographical region, or any other pertinent user grouping.

The Terranova Security Global Dashboard feature also centralizes the reporting process. It enables organizations to capture insights that gauge user behavior change – such as how many users in a particular department or region successfully completed training on a key topic – all in one, easy-to-use space within the Security Awareness Platform. Using that intel, leaders can optimize their security awareness training program performance.

«Global Dashboards provide organizations and their security leaders with an opportunity to go beyond one-size-fits-all reporting and obtain the information they need to succeed,» says Lise Lapointe, author and Terranova Security CEO. «With granular data tailored to their unique needs and cyber security goals, they can ensure they’re undertaking the right measures to educate end users and safeguard all types of data from cyber threats.»

Terranova Security Global Dashboard Functionality: Key Highlights

Ensuring that the right user behaviors are being targeted and their data is consistently protected is more crucial to organizations than ever before. The Terranova Security Global Dashboard capabilities make it easy to extract essential data-driven insights and empower organizations with informed, proactive security awareness decision-making.

Key benefits of the Global Dashboard feature include:

Centralized analytics to enable organizations to gauge user behavior change success quickly and efficiently with the ability to view specific training information in one location with the Security Awareness Platform.
Customizable dashboard data that combines a modular, widget-based environment with built-in filters to instantly tailor every aspect of the analytics experience to an organization’s needs and goals.
In-depth reporting possibilities that go beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to training metrics by empowering administrators and leaders to pinpoint specific improvement areas and adjust security awareness campaigns accordingly.

«Global Dashboards support a universal need for clear, actionable data that helps any organization, regardless of industry, target the right user behaviors,» says Theo Zafirakos, CISO at Terranova Security. «Acquiring the right security awareness insights via your analytics is a crucial part of training strong, effective cyber heroes.»

In an era of accelerated digital transformation, clear, granular analytics and reporting are integral to the success of a security awareness training program. Recent data demonstrates that data-driven organizations are three times as likely to report significant decision-making improvements.

The Terranova Security Global Dashboard is a new module within the Security Awareness Platform. Dashboard widgets that provide granular visualization of training course data are currently available for all Security Awareness Platform administrators. Additional widgets will be added on an ongoing basis.

For more information on the Terranova Security Global Dashboard release, visit the Terranova Security website. You can also download the new whitepaper exploring the value customizable cyber security reporting adds to an organization’s technological infrastructure, titled «The Power of Personalized Reporting in Security Awareness Training.»

About Terranova Security
Terranova Security is a global security awareness training leader selected by Microsoft as their partner of choice to bring the best in security awareness training content to customers. Successful Terranova Security awareness programs and phishing simulations have provided organizations around the world with the highest-quality content, most multilingual security awareness platform, training and communications portfolio and intuitive phishing simulator in the industry. Organizations continue to leverage the Terranova Security awareness 5-step framework, which provides an evidence-based, step-by-step approach to a successful security awareness program. Terranova Security is working with organizations and security awareness teams worldwide to design programs that drastically reduce the human risk factor to effectively counter all cyber attacks. Learn more at terranovasecurity.com.

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Market Gains Lift Q4 2020 Results for Listed Asset Managers, Yet Financial Performance Gap Widens: Casey Quirk

NEW YORK and STAMFORD, Conn., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Publicly traded asset managers in North America and Europe ended a rollercoaster 2020 with solid fourth-quarter financial results as capital markets boosted revenue, assets under management (AUM) and operating profits ahead of 2019 levels – hitting an all-time high watermark for revenue, according to asset management strategy consultant Casey…

Casey Quirk’s analysis of 26 standalone listed asset managers shows aggregate revenue increased 2% in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared with the year-earlier period. The median profit margin for these firms was 35% in the fourth quarter, compared with 29% in the fourth quarter of 2019. AUM rose 5% for these firms, with a combined total of $18 trillion.

Casey Quirk’s quarterly analysis now includes both traditional and alternative managers in recognition of the growing number of listed firms specializing in private markets investing. Casey Quirk has previously projected that active long-only private markets strategies will generate 32% of total asset management industry revenue by yearend 2024, up from 28% at the end of 2019.

«Listed managers enjoyed robust gains in 2020. Yet investor preferences for passive, some high-performing active strategies, and private markets are tilting industry economics to favor a narrow group of asset managers that have taken advantage of these trends,» said Amanda Walters, a principal at Casey Quirk. «A select group of firms with more than $150 billion in AUM has generated more profitable growth than peers consistently over a five-year period. The trend was even further pronounced in 2020.»

The top quartile of firms in the Casey Quirk analysis increased revenue by 9.0% in 2020, while revenue fell 5.1% for the managers in the bottom quartile.

«As competition from lower-fee passive strategies continues to pressure traditional active managers, Casey Quirk forecasts that firms specializing in managing publicly traded stocks and bonds will increasingly look to build and buy investment expertise that is more resistant to indexing,» said Scott Gockowski, senior manager at Casey Quirk. «That includes private equity and debt, ESG investing, hybrid public-private solutions, and activist investing.»

Casey Quirk, a business of Deloitte Consulting LLP, is a leading management consultancy that focuses solely on advising asset management firms. Casey Quirk was established in 2002 and acquired by Deloitte in June 2016. The organization has advised a majority of the 50 largest asset management organizations worldwide, including eight of the top 10. Casey Quirk provides senior leadership teams with broad business strategy reviews; investment positioning and strategy consulting; market opportunity evaluations; organizational design; ownership and incentive structuring; and transaction due diligence. For more information, please see the Casey Quirk website here.

About Deloitte

Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 7,000 private companies. Our people come together for the greater good and work across the industry sectors that drive and shape today’s marketplace — delivering measurable and lasting results that help reinforce public trust in our capital markets, inspire clients to see challenges as opportunities to transform and thrive, and help lead the way toward a stronger economy and a healthier society. Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them. Now celebrating 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Learn how Deloitte’s more than 330,000 people worldwide connect for impact at www.deloitte.com

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American Investment Migration Announces Launch of Live Work and Stay in the USA

Announcing a Fresh Approach to Visas & Residency in America

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — American Investment Migration (AIM), announces the launch of Live Work and Stay in the USA^SM a service that offers all the benefits of the US E-2 Visa together with what we feel is a viable path to permanent residency for individuals who may later wish to consider or pursue those options.

To facilitate the…

Announcing a Fresh Approach to Visas & Residency in America

To facilitate the launch of Live Work Stay in the USA^SM and the development of this unique approach to E-2, AIM is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kraig Schwigen as a Principal of American Investment Migration.

Mr. Schwigen brings 13+ years’ experience in investment immigration via the EB-5 program along with a strong grasp of legislative matters affecting both E-2 and EB-5 investment migration. Kraig’s relevant industry experience includes his position as Chief Operating Officer of CMB Regional Centers. Mr. Schwigen retired as COO in 2019 however, his current consulting role with CMB has kept him closely associated with the immigration through investment industry.

«While there are a number of ways in which people of other nations can come to the US, most of them seem to fall short of the benefits and advantages of the E-2 visa program and AIM’s unique approach to it. I believe one of the biggest detractors of the various US immigration programs is the lack of certainty. In contrast, I see the E-2 program differently because certainty comes about very quickly and most of the areas of uncertainty are under the control of the E-2 investor,» Mr. Schwigen says.

American Investment Migration LLC

«We are delighted to welcome Kraig on board, his experience and insight in investment migration will add fresh perspective and approach to AIM’s international relationship development. Kraig has demonstrated over many years a keen understanding of the hopes, dreams and desires of investment migration clients in terms of security and value having helped in excess of 5400 families settle in the USA,» said American Investment Migration founder Stephen Parnell IMCM.

With Second Citizenship is AIM’s platform for sharing expertise and offering consultations and personalized support to our clients. Direct access to Live Work and Stay in the USA^SM is available at: https://liveworkstay.us

About American Investment Migration LLC
Since our original foundation in 2008, AIM has turned an idea, inspired by our first-generation immigrant founder, into a U.S.-based consultancy offering exceptional worldwide residency and citizenship solutions for successful people. Due to our base being in the USA, particularly in regards to the US E-2 visa program, we offer our clients a distinct advantage over non-U.S. based consultants. It is important to get the right advice on all immigration via investment options available. To find out more, please contact us.

Contact Info:
Stephen Parnell IMCM
info@withsecondcitizenship.com
American Investment Migration LLC
301 Clematis Street, Suite 3000, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
https://withsecondcitizenship.com

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Missourian Awarded Electric Vehicle as Part of POWERHOME SOLAR’S ‘PWR YOUR LIFE’ Sweepstakes

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — POWERHOME SOLAR, a leading provider of solar panel installation and energy efficiency services in 12 states, gave away the second of three new Chevrolet Bolts to Warsaw, Missouri, resident Frank Cochran as part of its «PWR Your Life» sweepstakes aimed at increasing awareness of sustainable and eco-friendly living.

Cochran was chosen from thousands of people automatically…

Cochran was chosen from thousands of people automatically entered into a random drawing for agreeing to a free in-home sales consultation with POWERHOME SOLAR about the value of installing solar at their residence. The company awarded the first car to a Michigan resident in January, who was not a POWERHOME SOLAR customer, and it will award a final car from a new pool of eligible entrants in March.

Cochran, a Marine veteran who served his country for 20 years, is now serving as director of recovery and camp programs for Kansas City-based City Union Mission. The organization provides enrichment programs, as well as food, shelter and safety to thousands of poverty-stricken men, women and children in the Kansas City area.

Following Cochran’s POWERHOME SOLAR consultation, he became a customer, so this win comes as an added surprise, especially since he is accustomed to giving, not receiving.

«[The things I’ve won before] were so minor, I wouldn’t even remember what they were,» said Cochran. «Maybe $20 in a raffle, but nothing significant.»

POWERHOME SOLAR’s initiative aligns with President Joe Biden’s call for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, as well as GM’s new «Everybody In» campaign and its call to create a world with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion.

«We’re happy to give back to individuals who have been through so much this past year, and in Mr. Cochran’s case, he gave 20 years of service to the Marines and continues to give of himself through the Mission,» said POWERHOME SOLAR CEO Jayson Waller.

«Giving away these electric vehicles is our way of saying thanks to prospective customers as we help educate them on the benefits of solar. We want to help everyone reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, not only for their electricity needs but in the cars they drive.»

For more information about the PWR Your Life Sweepstakes, visit https://pwryourlife.com/.

About POWERHOME SOLAR
POWERHOME SOLAR is an energy efficiency company that provides high-quality American-made solar panels as part of a complete energy-savings package for residential customers. The company launched in 2014 in Mooresville, N.C., and today has more than 1,600 employees, including a commercial division. Operating in 12 states, it is ranked No. 255 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, the third time in four years that the company has made this prestigious list. For more information, visit http://www.powerhome.com.

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Roger Kuznia, POWERHOME SOLAR, 704-622-6038, rkuznia@powerhomesolar.com

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Ongoing Innovation, Patient-First Approach Drives Successful 2020 for Oncology Analytics

ATLANTA, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Oncology Analytics, a leading data analytics and technology-enabled services company purpose-built for oncology, leveraged an ongoing commitment to innovation and patient-first treatment approach to achieve key growth milestones for fiscal year 2020.

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Over the past twelve months, Oncology Analytics:

Grew GAAP revenue by 40%.
Grew membership on the Oncology Analytics’ prior authorization platform by 1.1 million users.
Processed over $1.8 billion of anti-cancer drugs through the Oncology Analytics prior authorization platform.
Increased the number of providers utilizing the platform to 5,600 across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Delivered over $100 million of financial impact to its health plan partners.
Achieved 95% positive provider satisfaction score, which graded competencies critical to program success, such as oncology expertise and ease of use of the utilization management software.
Launched OneUM™, an innovative cross benefit prior authorization solution that enables providers to submit both medical benefit and pharmacy benefit cancer drug requests in a single transaction, saving time and ensuring safety.

In 2020, Oncology Analytics successfully implemented its OneUM™ platform with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Gateway Health as part of multi-year partnership agreements. The company also launched its Pharmacy Consulting Services to help health plans navigate the anti-cancer drug market by partnering with board-certified oncology PharmDs in areas such as improving oncology formulary strategy, creating biosimilar strategies and evaluating oncology drug policies.

Last year also marked the second year in a row the company was named to the Digital Health 150, an annual ranking that recognizes the most promising private companies creating innovative products and services to transform the healthcare industry.

«With 25 new anti-cancer drugs approved by the FDA and 66 new FDA indications in 2020, it is incumbent on health plans and providers to work together to ensure the appropriate therapies are being reviewed and approved for patients,» said Rick Dean, Oncology Analytics’ CEO. «Our unwavering focus on innovation and oncology will ensure that we can meet the demand and continue to grow and service our health plans’ customers, their network providers, and the patients that depend on all of us to do what is in their best interest.»

About Oncology Analytics
Oncology Analytics, Inc. provides health plans, providers, and patients with a data-driven, utilization management solution that delivers real-world, evidence-based analytics focused exclusively for oncology. Used by physicians to support 6 million health plan members in the US and Puerto Rico, the Oncology Analytics e-Prior Authorization platform covers the full spectrum of therapeutics, across all cancer types and stages, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, precision medicine, targeted therapy, and supportive care. The extensive pathway library is continuously updated with the latest evidence-based protocols, which provides the most current options for value-based treatment paths for every patient case. For more information, please visit www.oncologyanalytics.com.

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La Parkinson’s Foundation Agrega a la University of Miami Miller School of Medicine al Estudio de Investigación PD GENEration

MIAMI Y NUEVA YORK, 2 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — La Parkinson’s Foundation anunció que la University of Miami Miller School of Medicine es una nueva sede para PD GENEration: Trazando el futuro de la enfermedad de Parkinson, (PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease), la primera iniciativa nacional en su especie, que ofrece pruebas y asesoría genética sin costo a personas con Parkinson. El nuevo sitio de pruebas es posible gracias a una subvención de $1 millón otorgada por el Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund del Community Foundation of Broward para apoyar la participación de los residentes del condado de Broward. Las pruebas y asesoría genéticas a través de PD GENEration están disponibles en inglés y español, tanto en persona en la escuela de medicina de la universidad, como en línea.

«Estamos sinceramente agradecidos por la generosidad mostrada por el Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund de la Community Foundation of Broward para ayudarnos a ampliar el programa PD GENEration para atender mejor a la comunidad de Parkinson en el Sur de la Florida,» dijo John L. Lehr, Presidente y CEO de la Parkinson’s Foundation. «Este programa ayudará a las personas con Parkinson a entender mejor su diagnóstico a la vez que se mejora la atención al Parkinson mediante la aceleración y el apoyo a la investigación».

Los científicos usarán los resultados de las pruebas genéticas obtenidos a través de este estudio para investigaciones futuras para desarrollar tratamientos y medicina personalizada para el Parkinson. El estudio también busca ayudar a las personas con Parkinson y a sus médicos a identificar si podrían ser elegibles para participar en ciertos ensayos clínicos basado en sus resultados. La University of Miami Miller School of Medicine es un Centro de Excelencia de la Parkinson’s Foundation, uno de 33 centros médicos designados en los EE.UU. con un equipo de atención especializada para el Parkinson que pone en práctica los tratamientos y la investigación más recientes, a la vez que ofrecen la mejor atención. El Dr. Carlos Singer, Profesor de Neurología y Director Fundador del Centro de Excelencia de la Parkinson’s Foundation en la University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, encabeza el estudio.

«Estoy participando en PD GENEration porque sé que mientras más información sobre el Parkinson reunamos, más nos acercaremos a encontrar mejores tratamientos y, finalmente, una cura,» dijo Rick Friedland, promotor de la investigación. «Esta también es una oportunidad para mí de no sólo tratar los síntomas, sino de apoyar un avance real para la comunidad de Parkinson».

PD GENEration es la primera iniciativa nacional en ofrecer pruebas genéticas de genes relevantes relacionados con el Parkinson y asesoría genética sin costo para las personas con un diagnóstico confirmado de la enfermedad de Parkinson. El objetivo de PD GENEration es mejorar el cuidado del Parkinson acelerando y apoyando la investigación para avanzar los tratamientos mejorados y medicina personalizada.

«Con una concentración tan elevada de personas con Parkinson en el Sur de Florida, nos enorgullece impulsar esta investigación vital y necesaria con una subvención emblemática del Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund», dijo Amanda Kah, Gerente de Servicios de Fondos Caritativos en la Community Foundation of Broward. «Esta investigación de vanguardia podría cambiar las vidas de tantas personas en nuestra comunidad».

Para descubrir más acerca de PD GENEration, llame al 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) o visite Parkinson.org/PDGENEration/Espanol. Para preguntas sobre participar, envíe un correo a Genetics@Parkinson.org.

Acerca de la Parkinson’s Foundation
La Parkinson’s Foundation mejora la vida de las personas con Parkinson, desarrollando mejores cuidados y avanzando en las investigaciones para encontrar una cura. Basamos todo lo que hacemos en la energía, la experiencia y la pasión de nuestra comunidad global de personas con Parkinson. Para más información, visite www.parkinson.org o llame al (800) 4PD-INFO (473-4636).

Acerca de la Enfermedad de Parkinson
Afectando a casi un millón de estadounidenses y 10 millones de personas de todo el mundo, la enfermedad de Parkinson es la segunda enfermedad neurodegenerativa más común después del Alzheimer y la 14ª causa de muerte en los Estados Unidos. Se le relaciona con una pérdida progresiva del control motor (por ej., temblores en reposo y falta de expresión facial), así como con síntomas no motores (pro ej., depresión y ansiedad). No existe cura para el Parkinson y se diagnostican 60,000 casos cada año tan sólo en los Estados Unidos.

Contacto: Mona Clifton, mclifton@parkinson.org

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Autor venredPublicado el 2 marzo, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

Parkinson’s Foundation Adds University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to PD GENEration Research Study

MIAMI and NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a new site for <a target="_blank"…

MIAMI and NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a new site for PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease, a first-of-its-kind national initiative that offers genetic testing and counseling for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) at no cost. The new testing site is made possible by a $1 million grant from the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward to support participation for Broward County residents. Genetic testing and counseling through PD GENEration are available in English and Spanish both in-person at the university’s medical school and online.

«We are truly grateful for the generosity shown by the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward to help us expand the PD GENEration program to better serve the Parkinson’s community in South Florida,» said John L. Lehr, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation. «This program will help people with PD better understand their diagnosis while improving Parkinson’s care by accelerating and supporting research.»

Scientists will use the genetic testing results obtained through this study for future research to develop improved treatments and personalized medicine for Parkinson’s. The study also aims to help people with PD and their physicians identify whether they may qualify for enrollment in certain clinical trials based on their test results. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, one of 33 designated medical centers in the U.S. with a specialized Parkinson’s care team that practices the latest treatments and research while providing the best care. The study is led by Dr. Carlos Singer, MD, Professor of Neurology and Founding Director of the Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

«I’m participating in PD GENEration because I know that the more information we can gather about Parkinson’s disease, the closer we can get to finding better treatments and ultimately, a cure,» said Rick Friedland, patient research advocate. «This is also an opportunity for me to not just deal with symptoms, but also support real progress for the Parkinson’s community.»

PD GENEration is the first national initiative to offer genetic testing for clinically relevant Parkinson’s-related genes and genetic counseling at no cost for people with a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. The goal of PD GENEration is to improve Parkinson’s care by accelerating and supporting research to advance improved treatments and personalized medicine.

«With such a high concentration of people with Parkinson’s in South Florida, we are proud to fuel this vital and necessary research with a landmark grant from the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund,» said Amanda Kah, Charitable Funds Services Manager at the Community Foundation of Broward. «This cutting-edge research could potentially change the lives of so many people in our community.»

To learn more about PD GENEration, call 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) or visit Parkinson.org/PDGENEration. For questions about enrollment, email Genetics@Parkinson.org.

About the Parkinson’s Foundation
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. For more information, visit www.parkinson.org or call (800) 4PD-INFO (473-4636).

About Parkinson’s Disease
Affecting nearly one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the United States. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson’s and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States alone.

Contact: Mona Clifton, mclifton@parkinson.org

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Autor venredPublicado el 2 marzo, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

Parkinson’s Foundation Adds University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to PD GENEration Research Study

MIAMI and NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a new site for <a target="_blank"…

MIAMI and NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a new site for PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease, a first-of-its-kind national initiative that offers genetic testing and counseling for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) at no cost. The new testing site is made possible by a $1 million grant from the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward to support participation for Broward County residents. Genetic testing and counseling through PD GENEration are available in English and Spanish both in-person at the university’s medical school and online.

«We are truly grateful for the generosity shown by the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward to help us expand the PD GENEration program to better serve the Parkinson’s community in South Florida,» said John L. Lehr, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation. «This program will help people with PD better understand their diagnosis while improving Parkinson’s care by accelerating and supporting research.»

Scientists will use the genetic testing results obtained through this study for future research to develop improved treatments and personalized medicine for Parkinson’s. The study also aims to help people with PD and their physicians identify whether they may qualify for enrollment in certain clinical trials based on their test results. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, one of 33 designated medical centers in the U.S. with a specialized Parkinson’s care team that practices the latest treatments and research while providing the best care. The study is led by Dr. Carlos Singer, MD, Professor of Neurology and Founding Director of the Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

«I’m participating in PD GENEration because I know that the more information we can gather about Parkinson’s disease, the closer we can get to finding better treatments and ultimately, a cure,» said Rick Friedland, patient research advocate. «This is also an opportunity for me to not just deal with symptoms, but also support real progress for the Parkinson’s community.»

PD GENEration is the first national initiative to offer genetic testing for clinically relevant Parkinson’s-related genes and genetic counseling at no cost for people with a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. The goal of PD GENEration is to improve Parkinson’s care by accelerating and supporting research to advance improved treatments and personalized medicine.

«With such a high concentration of people with Parkinson’s in South Florida, we are proud to fuel this vital and necessary research with a landmark grant from the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund,» said Amanda Kah, Charitable Funds Services Manager at the Community Foundation of Broward. «This cutting-edge research could potentially change the lives of so many people in our community.»

To learn more about PD GENEration, call 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) or visit Parkinson.org/PDGENEration. For questions about enrollment, email Genetics@Parkinson.org.

About the Parkinson’s Foundation
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. For more information, visit www.parkinson.org or call (800) 4PD-INFO (473-4636).

About Parkinson’s Disease
Affecting nearly one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the United States. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson’s and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States alone.

Contact: Mona Clifton, mclifton@parkinson.org

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Autor venredPublicado el 2 marzo, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

Solo New York Wins Prestigious SEAL Business Sustainability Award

NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Solo New York, one of North America’s largest and most innovative bag and luggage brands, today announces that it has been awarded a 2020 SEAL Business Sustainability Award, which celebrates leadership, transparency, and commitment to sustainable business practices.

Solo was awarded the SEAL «Environmental Initiative Award» for its Re:cycled Collection of bags made from respun ocean-bound…

NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Solo New York, one of North America’s largest and most innovative bag and luggage brands, today announces that it has been awarded a 2020 SEAL Business Sustainability Award, which celebrates leadership, transparency, and commitment to sustainable business practices.

Solo was awarded the SEAL «Environmental Initiative Award» for its Re:cycled Collection of bags made from respun ocean-bound plastic, as well as for additional sustainability programs across the company. The Environmental Initiative Awards honor specific sustainability and environmental initiatives, using key criteria for selection including impact metrics, innovation and sharing of insights. For example, Solo plans to remove 40 million plastic bottles from landfills by 2024, its recycled fabric is certified by The Global Recycled Standard (GRS), and the team is now applying its learnings in recycled materials, packaging and waste reduction across the company and its products.

While there are several ways to source discarded plastic, Solo worked hard to locate ocean-bound sources and landfills where plastic commonly ends up in oceans and waterways. The plastics are recovered, chipped and spun into the soft, durable fabric used for Solo bag collections.

Although sustainability has always been part of the brand’s mission, 2020 marked a significant advance for Solo, with initiatives including launching the Re:cycled Collection, fully revamping its packaging to eliminate plastic, developing biodegradable tags made from FSC-certified recycled paper, and starting the process of replacing traditional poly-bags for shipping with a recycled option. The brand has also been a partner of National Forest Foundation, helping replant thousands of trees in U.S. National Forests. Additionally, Solo’s headquarters in New York is 100% powered by rooftop solar and single-use plastics are banned at the campus.

«It is such an honor to be recognized by SEAL Awards. Solo is committed to the mission of sustainability and reducing our environmental footprint, which we know will be an ongoing process that requires constantly reevaluating our processes and looking for innovative new materials. From our packaging to products, we are always looking for more efficient ways that we can do business and support our customers,» said Serkan Anders, Vice President of Marketing, Solo New York. «The Solo Re:cycled Collection demonstrates that there is a demand from both consumers and retailers for more sustainable products. From a business standpoint, sustainability isn’t an option anymore, and we’ve demonstrated that it’s possible to develop more sustainable products at prices that are accessible to a broad group of consumers. We are confident that we’re the only company among our peers that is taking such significant steps for the environment.»

SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards is an environmental advocacy organization that honors leadership through its business sustainability awards and environmental journalism awards while funding research and pursuing environmental impact campaigns.

«Over the past five years, corporations like Solo New York have increased their investment in sustainable business practices, and we are honored to have Solo among our Business Sustainability Award recipients,» said Matt Harney, Founder, SEAL Awards. «Our mission at SEAL is to rigorously assess and then celebrate extraordinary sustainability leadership, and Solo has demonstrated that they are committed to sustainable practices.»

About Solo New York:
Back in 2008, we committed to shake up an old industry and make cool, stylish, and sustainable bag and case designs with thoughtful details available to everyone. Since then, the streets of New York have provided endless inspiration for us. Everything we design has unique style, sparked by the sights and sounds of the city. While New York is a place we call home, that dynamic spirit translates everywhere. Learn more at https://solo-ny.com and on Instagram, @SoloNewYork.

Media Contact:
Matt Bennett
ECHOS Communications
304254@email4pr.com
(303) 647-5570

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Autor venredPublicado el 2 marzo, 2021Categorías Geovanny Vicente

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