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AUSTIN, Texas Construction workers have a much higher risk of becoming hospitalized with the novel coronavirus than non-construction workers, according to a new study from researchers with The University of Texas at Austin COVID-19 Modeling Consortium.

Analyzing data from mid-March to mid-August on hospitalizations in Austin, Texas, the researchers found that construction workers there were five times as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus as workers in other occupations. The finding closely matches forecasts the team made in April.

The current study is, to the authors knowledge, the first to compare COVID-19 hospitalizations of construction workers to non-construction workers.An earlier study by the CDCreported that the construction sector was ranked number two in frequency of workplace outbreaks in Utah.

According to the researchers, the higher vulnerability for construction workers probably stems from the continuation of construction work throughout the pandemic, even during stay-home orders and other community-wide mitigation measures. The nature of the work exacerbated the risks due to close contact with others, practices by employers and demographic factors.

It doesnt necessarily mean we need to stop construction work, said Lauren Ancel Meyers, a professor of integrative biology and director of the consortium. It means we need to go to great lengths to ensure the health and safety of workers when they do go to work.

Encouraging basic precautions such as mask wearing and physical distancing on the work site would help, the authors note, as would having governments or employers offer workers paid sick leave and other incentives to stay home when they have a known exposure or have mild symptoms, to help mitigate risk. In addition, regular work site-based surveillance COVID-19 testing (with effective tracing and isolation of detected cases) can help prevent spread.

In central Texas, construction workers are disproportionately Hispanic, and many of them are uninsured or in close contact with people who have limited access to health care. Compared with the general population, they also experience more underlying health conditions linked to severe cases of COVID-19, are more likely to have more people in the home and may feel pressured to work even when they dont feel well due to socioeconomic pressures.

In Texas, COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Hispanics, who account for about 40% of the states population but 56% of its COVID-19 fatalities, according to the latest data from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

These workers face many overlapping risks and are being exposed at a time when less vulnerable populations are able to stay home, Meyers said.

Across the U.S., construction workers are disproportionately Hispanic: 17.6% of all workers are Hispanic or Latino, yet 30% of construction workers are Hispanic or Latino, according to theU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The studys other authors are Remy Pasco, graduate student in the Meyers lab; Spencer Fox, the consortiums associate director; Clay Johnston, dean of the Dell Medical School and vice president of medical affairs at UT Austin; and Michael Pignone, chair of the Department of Internal Medicine and interim chair of the Department of Population Health at Dell Med.

The results are published in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Network Open, a subsidiary of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

In their earlier study delivered in the spring, at the request of the City of Austin, the team analyzed the risks of allowing construction work to continue during the pandemic. (On March 31, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared all construction essential and permissible statewide, overriding earlier local restrictions.) At the time, the team projected that construction workers would have a 4 to 5 times higher rate of hospitalization than non-construction workers a prediction the new paper bears out.

From mid-March to mid-August, the elevated risk of COVID hospitalization among construction workers matched our model predictions almost to a T, Pasco said. The rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations among construction workers suggest that the virus has been spreading at work sites, and more should be done to protect the health and safety of the workers.

Their model also predicted that continued construction work would increase the rates of hospitalizations among the general public because of increased transmission from construction workers, but with current levels of contact tracing, that is much harder to measure and validate, Meyers noted.

This study was supported, in part, by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.

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Dr. Andrew Weil, MD

Andrew Weil, MD,founder and director of theAndrew WeilCenter forIntegrative Medicineat the University of Arizonaand chief science officer for Maui Grown Therapies, will give a free online presentation entitled: Cannabis and the Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. A live Q&A will conclude the presentation.

Dr. Weilhas long advocated the anti-inflammatory lifestyle to improve health and wellness. Participants will learn how to reduce inflammation and boost the bodys natural defense mechanisms. Dr. Weil will also discus the compounds in the cannabis plant, such as CBD, THC and terpenes (aromatic oils).

Dr. Weil chairs Maui Grown Therapies stellar Science & Medical Advisory Board and has served as the companys chief science officer since 2015. Heis a clinical professor of internal medicine and founder and director of theWeil Center forIntegrative Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson.He earnedbothhis medical degree and his undergraduatedegree in biology (botany) from Harvard University.

Dr.Weil is also a best-selling authorof more than 80 books on health and wellness. He is also the founder ofTrue Food Kitchen, a national restaurant chain that features fresh, seasonal organic ingredients in its dishes. The restaurants are groundedin Dr. Weils philosophy thatfood should makepeoplefeel better, not worse.

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Melissa Young, MD, is a specialist in integrative medicine at the renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA. In a recent article at the clinic, the migraine expert explains what people with chronic migraine can do to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks without having to take medication for it.

Migraine sufferers are often struck by a debilitating pain that often forces them to retreat to a dark room and wait for the pain to subside. A specialist will present non-drug options to reduce the frequency and intensity of these attacks.

To escape the pain, migraine sufferers often resort to painkillers such as ibuprofen or prescription drugs. However, according to Dr. Young, this is not always necessary, because there are also natural and drug-free ways to combat migraine headaches. We have to consider nutrition, nutrient supply, sleep, fluid intake and stress, all of which are common triggers for migraines, the doctor explains. The following tips can help cushion the effects of migraines.

According to Dr. Young, the consumption of several small meals throughout the day helps to keep the blood sugar level stable. A stable blood sugar level in turn leads to fewer migraine attacks. With the kind of the nutrition one can orient oneself at the concept of the Mediterranean diet, which has a high portion of fruit, vegetable, beans, lean protein and healthy fats (e.g. from wild salmon, nuts, seeds and olive oil).

Pay attention to the triggers

Certain ingredients that are ingested through the diet are frequent triggers of migraine attacks. For example, caffeine or fried foods are possible triggers for many of those affected. Dr. Young recommends that it is always important to understand what was eaten on the day when a seizure occurs: Watch out for reactions to ripened cheese, chocolate, alcohol and fermented or pickled foods. Experience shows that the following ingredients are often involved:

There seems to be a connection between mitochondrial energy production in your cells and migraine, stresses Dr. Young. In migraines, he says, it is particularly important to consume the right amounts of coenzyme Q10, vitamin B2 and magnesium. Anyone who frequently suffers from migraine attacks should have a doctor check whether a nutrient deficiency exists.

In addition, chiropractic and acupuncture measures as well as massages also have a soothing effect on some migraine sufferers, according to the expert. Further tips can be found in the article: Natural household remedies for headaches. (vb)

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Stress in everyday life is also a common trigger for tension headaches. Lifestyle changes and targeted stress management can reduce the number and severity of migraine attacks. I teach my patients meditation, including mindfulness and mantra meditation, says Dr. Young. Diaphragmatic breathing and the so-called 4-7-8 breathing technique are also effective ways to reduce stress.

Herbal therapies, for example with butterbur and feverfew, can also help prevent migraines, Dr. Young recommends. Butterbur can also help with seasonal allergy symptoms. Feverfew dilates the blood vessels and can thus help to prevent migraine attacks.

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HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 29, 2020 With growing enrollment for the 2020-21 academic year, High Point University welcomed nine new faculty members this year to the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication, Earl N. Phillips School of Business and David R. Hayworth College of Arts and Sciences.

These new faculty members are part of 25 total new faculty members to join HPU this fall. Click here to read more about 16 new faculty members who joined HPUs growing health and sciences programs.

Cameron Zinsou, Visiting Instructor of History

Cameron Zinsou teaches two sections of Foundations of Western Civilization and two sections of American Aspirations, 1914 to Present in HPUs David R. Hayworth College of Arts and Sciences. His area of expertise includes civil and military relations at the local level. He is also a specialist in the Operation Anvil/Dragoon, the allied invasion of southern France in August 1944.

Zinsous current research is about daily life in southern France during World War II. Specifically, hes looking into the definition of occupation and whether or not asovereign nationcan occupy its own citizens' property or possessions.

He previously taught as a teaching assistant at the University of North Texas and teaching assistant and instructor at Mississippi State University. He is also involved in the Society for Military History. He served as the graduate student representative for the Society and in 2017, and the society awarded him with the Allan R. Millett Dissertation Research Fellowship Award for his work.

History is ubiquitous, says Zinsou. It informs the way we live our lives presently, and conversations about our history permeate our daily life. I want to show our students how different people have interpreted separate events through time. I hope to make students aware that history is a living, breathing entity that is constantly revised and contested. The best interpretations of history are evidence-based and built off of the work of previous historians.

Dr. Alec Szalewski, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

As an assistant professor of criminal justice, Dr. Alec Szalewski teaches a variety of courses, such as probation, parole, and community corrections, in the David R. Hayworth College of Arts and Sciences. Szalewski will be conducting research, advising students and participating in service projects.

His area of expertise includes macro and micro level influences on lethal and non-lethal violence. His recent prior publications focus on homicide, specifically, intimate partner homicide and family homicide.

He earned his Ph.D. with an emphasis on criminology at the University of Central Florida, where he also taught as a graduate teaching associate. During his time at UCF, he also published four peer-reviewed journal articles, presented at conferences, and served as a reviewer for peer-reviewed academic articles. He was a recipient of the Office of Research and Commercialization (ORC) Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Central Florida for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Criminal justice and criminology are a deep topic that do not often have one answer or one perspective, says Szalewski. My goal for the students taking my courses is not only for them to learn the material through deeper discussion and interaction with each other, but to be able to extend that understanding past the basic subject matter. My classes challenge students to critically analyze and understand the topics as a whole and from other perspectives, even those perspectives that may not be agreed with. I believe this not only helps the students better learn the basic subject matter, but it gives them an opportunity to better recognize the concepts and ideas as a whole.

Dr. Abby Broughton, Assistant Professor of French

Dr. Abby Broughton teaches both the beginner and intermediate French series in HPUs David R. Hayworth College of Arts and Sciences. These courses introduce students to Francophone language and culture, help them build a strong foundation in French and are also the gateway into advanced language courses.

Her research focuses on developing the interpretive mode and critical cultural awareness in the French classroom. Most recently, she has been working with social reading technologies to transform students reading experience in French.

She has previously worked in France and holds a Bachelor of Arts in French and International Studies, a Master of Arts in French Language and Literature, and a Ph.D. in French and Second Language Studies. Broughton earned her doctoral degree at Vanderbilt University, where she combined her love of Francophone literature and passion for pedagogy in a degree that focused both on French and Second Language Studies. Broughton taught French while earning her masters and doctoral degrees and has experience in all levels of language study.

The majority of my students are in their first year, so it is exciting for me as a professor to be one of their first points of contact on campus, says Broughton. The skills they learn in these courses will serve them throughout their careers at High Point University and in their own lives as they navigate our interconnected world.

Dr. Humberto Gonzlez Chvez, Assistant Professor of Italian

Dr. Humberto Gonzalez Chavez

Dr. Humberto Gonzlez Chvez is teaching primarily elementary, intermediate and advanced language and culture courses in HPUs David R. Hayworth College of Arts and Sciences. He plans to develop new courses in his area of specialty and to collaborate in HPUs study abroad program in Sicily. Beyond teaching, he will co-lead co-curricular activities such as the Italian Club and the Tavola Italiana. He is currently working to found a chapter of Gamma Kappa Alpha, the national honor society for Italian, and hopes to induct its first class in spring 2021.

Gonzlez Chvez has been teaching Italian language, literature and culture for more than 10 years at universities in the United States and abroad. He has held appointments at Ohio State University, University of North Texas, Baylor University, Charles University in Prague and New York University. He also taught an intensive language course at the Yale School of Architecture. Gonzlez Chvez specializes in late medieval Italian literature with particular interest in Dantes Divine Comedy and Petrarchs Rerum vulgarium fragmenta.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in music performance from Texas Christian University, a Master of Arts in Italian studies from Ohio State University, a Master of Arts in Italian language and literature from Yale University, and a Master of Philosophy and Ph.D. in Italian literature from New York University.

I hope that I am able to convey to my students that there is nothing that compares to learning to speak and understand another language, says Gonzlez Chvez. It gives you a profound insight into a different culture that you cannot achieve by studying any of its other artifacts. It also prepares you better than anything else for acquiring a deeper appreciation of those very artifacts which are at the center of other fields of inquiry from literature and art to science, political theory and philosophy.

Dr. Rodney Reynolds, Assistant Professor of Anthropology

Dr. Rodney Reynolds teaches in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in HPUs David R. Hayworth College of Arts and Sciences. His courses focus on social and cultural anthropology, including medical anthropology. He has created and will teach a new honors course in the spring 2020 semester about material culture, which will explore the relationships and meanings that grow out human relationships with things.

Reynolds is an anthropologist and has worked in Latin America over the past few years, specifically in Mexico. While in Mexico, he was funded to explore obesity in family contexts. Last year, he completed a public engagement focused project around mindful walking that explored how well-being is generated through locomotion and attention to ones sensory environment. Reynolds is currently involved in a study with a Peru-based research group that seeks to describe and analyze how COVID-19 and quarantine has impacted people over 60 in one of Lima Perus low income neighborhoods.

He has been teaching and conducting research for more than a decade in anthropology and the social sciences. Reynolds holds a Ph.D. in anthropology and a masters degree in anthropology with a concentration in material culture, both from University College London.

I hope to create a learning environment conducive to inspired and critical dialogue among my students, says Reynolds.

Dr. Tanisha Watkins, Instructor of Communication

Dr. Tanisha Watkins teaches human communication and two graduate courses data decision-making and the MA-CBL Capstone, which are a part of HPUs new Masters in Communication and Business Leadership program. Watkins is also a member of HPUs Institutional Review Boards committee.

Watkins research revolves around improving adolescent sexual health outcomes by creating student-informed sex education curricula and developing social media campaigns. These interests were sparked when Watkins was pursuing her masters degree in the HPUs strategic communication program. Watkins continues to explore adolescent sexual health in school environments, and her current research explores how high school officials can work with local health departments to create, disseminate and evaluate student-informed sexual health curricula.

Her work has been featured at national and international conferences for the National Communication Association, the American Public Health Association, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality.

She received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Miami, a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from HPU and Ph.D. in Consumer Behavior from Purdue University.

Through memorable and lively class discussions, I want to show students how to use language and their voices to make change in the world, says Watkins.

Dr. Candice Edrington, Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication

Dr. Candice Edrington is teaching human communication, public relations techniques and mixed methods research and analysis, which is a graduate course in the strategic communication program, in HPUs Nido R. Qubein School of Communication. She serves on two thesis committees and is responsible for training the department on a new research software, Crimson Hexagon.

She brings experience in both quantitative and qualitative methods to HPU, where she explores digital activism by examining and analyzing the intersections of social movements, strategic communication and social media through a public relations lens. She has a passion for social justice and change that fuels the desire to uncover both visual and textual messaging strategies used in social movements that promote action and build relationships.

Edrington has professional experience in communication and public relations as an adjunct instructor, instructor of record, independent public relations consultant, coordinator of communications, interim academic affairs coordinator and director of engagement. She most recently served as editorial assistant for the Communication Education Journal.

She earned her Ph.D. in communication, rhetoric and digital media with emphasis in digital public relations from North Carolina State University, a masters degree in strategic communication with emphasis in public relations from High Point University, and bachelors degree in business administration with concentration in marketing from Winthrop University.

As an instructor, I hope to not only prepare students for careers in strategic communication and public relations, but to facilitate the co-creation of knowledge through critical thinking, relationship building and hands-on experience, says Edrington. In the classroom, I aim to foster a positive learning space where diversity and inclusion, most of all, and students ideas, are welcomed. High importance is placed on implementing assignments that are not only grounded in theory, but practical in nature.

Nakia Shelton, Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication

Nakia Shelton teaches graphic software packages, infographics, practicum in publicity methods and strategic message development in advertising in HPUs Nido R. Qubein School of Communication.

Her area of expertise includes design thinking, which is a creative problem-solving process that involves empathy and developing a deeper level of understanding about people in order to inform innovative and creative solutions. For her thesis, Shelton used design thinking to explore burnout among designers in the workplace and propose solutions.

This is Sheltons first position in academia, but she brings 15 years of experience as a designer and design manager in public and private sector institutions and companies. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art with a concentration in graphic design from Longwood University. She earned her Master of Fine Arts in design thinking from Radford University.

By integrating and imparting my industry experience, I hope to provide real-world context to the subject matter through hands-on, interactive learning, while also encouraging and supporting students in reaching their full creative potential, says Shelton.

Dr. Greg Page, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Healthcare Management

Dr. Greg Page brings extensive experience in healthcare management to High Point Universitys Earl N. Phillips School of Business at a most opportune time with the creation of the new minor in healthcare management and a specialization in healthcare management within the MBA program. His areas of expertise include patient satisfaction, process improvement, lean processes, patient safety, revenue cycle operations and physician relations.

Over the last 23 years, Pages experience includes pharmaceutical sales, working in the start-up company that became Minute Clinic, serving as the healthcare administration officer onboard a nuclear powered aircraft carrier, a leadership position in revenue cycle operations in the Texas Medical Center and serving as the chief operating officer of a 125-bed community hospital. Page has also held leadership positions in post-acute care at a continuing care retirement community and at a rehabilitation and nursing center in the UNC Health System.

Page received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service while onboard the USS Nimitz during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Page earned his doctorate in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; his MBA and Master of Healthcare Administration at the University of Minnesota; and his bachelors degree in economics at Southwestern University in Georgetown. He is also a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). Pages current and previous affiliations and board memberships include: board member American College of Healthcare Executives, Raleigh, North Carolina, Chapter; board member American College of Healthcare Executives, Charlotte, North Carolina, Chapter; board member of the Masters in Healthcare Administration Advisory Board, UNC-Charlotte; Health Reach Community Clinic, Integrative Medicine Task Force volunteer; Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic, committee chair; and board member American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management, Texas, Chapter.

At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. HPU, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a liberal arts institution with 5,600 undergraduate and graduate students. It is ranked No. 1 by U.S. News and World Report for Best Regional Colleges in the South, No. 1 for Most Innovative Regional Colleges in the South and No. 1 for Best Undergraduate Teaching in the South. The Princeton Review named HPU in the 2021 edition of The Best 386 Colleges and on the Best Southeastern Colleges 2021 Best Colleges: Region by Region list. HPU was recognized as a Great School for Business Majors and a Great School for Communication Majors. HPU was also recognized for Best College Dorms (No. 1), Most Beautiful Campus (No. 9), Best Career Services (No. 19) and Most Active Student Government (No. 19). For 10 years in a row, HPU has been named a College of Distinction with special recognition for career development, business and education programs, and The National Council on Teacher Quality ranks HPUs elementary education program as one of the best in the nation. The university has 60 undergraduate majors, 63 undergraduate minors and 14 graduate degree programs. It is a member of the NCAA, Division I and the Big South Conference. Visit High Point University on the web at highpoint.edu.

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Researchers have long known that many people (mostly women) suffering from anorexia face a high risk of death. But, until now, they didnt know what causes the eating disorder to turn fatal.

In a research letter published in the Oct. 26 edition of Nature Metabolism, Yale researchers describe a specific neuron that appears to play an important role in whether anorexia becomes deadly.

They also discovered a potential treatment: a high-fat diet.

Over the last 25 years, our work has focused on understanding what drives hunger, said author Tamas Horvath, the Jean and David W. Wallace Professor of Comparative Medicine and professor of neuroscience and of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences. We wondered if neurons in the brain which are working at a high level when someone is dieting could be participating in some aspect of the disease.

For the study, the researchers looked at a specific neuron that is active during food restriction, called the hypothalamic agouti-related peptide (AgRP), in food-restricted, exercising mice. They found a direct relationship between the workings of the neuron and the animals likelihood of dying. In fact, all animals on a food-restricted, high-exercise diet whose AgRP neurons were inhibited died within 72 hours.

If we diminished these neurons in animals who ate little and exercised compulsively, they died, said Horvath, who is also chair of the Department of Comparative Medicine and director of the Yale Program in Integrative Cell Signaling and Neurobiology of Metabolism.

Lowering levels of these neurons proved fatal, Horvath said, because they are needed to help the body access alternative forms of fuel namely fat in the absence of eating, combined with intense exercise. If these neurons dont function, you are not able to mobilize fuels from fat stores, he said.

But when they provided fatty food to the mice with decreased AgRP activity they found that death [was] completely prevented. This finding could suggest a new tactic for treating anorexia in people, Horvath said. If you are a person dying from anorexia and eat foods containing elevated fat, you may survive, he said.

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that affects mainly adolescent girls. Those with the disorder severely restrict their eating, fear gaining weight, and exercise compulsively. Some 20 million women suffer from anorexia, which has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness.

Horvath and other Yale researchers are now extending their research to identify which fats may work best in preventing anorexia from becoming lethal. Many people with this disorder are in the care of medical professionals, and theres an opportunity to bring these findings to the human population, he said.

Other Yale researchers who contributed to the research letter include first author Maria Miletta, postdoctoral associate in comparative medicine; Onur Iyilikci, postdoctoral associate in comparative medicine; Marya Shanabrough, research associate in comparative medicine; Matija Sestan-Pesa, postdoctoral associate in comparative medicine; Caroline Zeiss, professor of comparative medicine; and Marcelo Dietrich, associate professor of comparative medicine and of neuroscience. The work was supported by the Klarman Family Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.

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October 29, 2020

The Office of Research recognized staff and faculty during the virtual Research Week 2020 awards ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 15. The awards were presented by Washington State University Provost Elizabeth Chilton and Geeta Dutta, assistant vice president in the Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships.

Research Week is dedicated to celebrating achievements, building partnerships and pursuing new opportunities for WSU research. Events were held Oct. 12-16 and included sessions on women in research, artificial intelligence, quantum science and the WSU Fulbright Scholar program. Patrick Fitch, associate laboratory director for Chemical, Earth, and Life Sciences at Los Alamos National Laboratory, also presented an invited colloquium entitled Multidisciplinary R&D to Improve COVID-19 Understanding and Response.

This has been a challenging year for our researchers and staff. Even in challenging times, its always important to recognize our researchers and celebrate the achievements of our faculty and staff. They all play a vital role in our research enterprise. Congratulations to all of our winners, said Christopher Keane, vice president for research.

This years Research Excellence Awards and Research Week grant competitions winners included:

Check out past years research award winners on the Research Week website.

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Election Day is around the corner, and in the age of COVID-19, many Harrisonburg residents are choosing to participate in early or mail-in voting. Heres a rundown of candidates and constitutional amendments that individuals registered to vote in Harrisonburg can expect to see on their ballots.

For President

DONALD TRUMP (R)

Running on a campaign slogan of Keep America Great, the incumbents platform largely mirrors his 2016 agenda. His America First policies prioritize lowering taxes, ending stifling regulations, securing the U.S borders and retaining jobs in the country, among other issues. Trump maintains his promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Trumps running mate, Vice President Mike Pence (R), is Trumps evangelical counterpart. Pence served as a representative of Indiana in Congress for 12 years before assuming the role of Governor of Indiana in 2012.

JOE BIDEN (D)

Biden served as a U.S. Senator from 1973 to 2009 and as Vice President under President Barack Obama (D) from 2009 to 2017.

A hot-button issue on Bidens agenda is imposing tax increases for corporations and the wealthiest Americans. Biden said, Americans who make less than $400,000 a year wont pay a penny more in taxes. Additionally, Biden said hell levy over a dozen middle class tax cuts.

Bidens platform also prioritizes building back better in the wake of the pandemic, establishing racial and social equity, instituting a clean energy future, modernizing Americas immigration system and ending gun violence by ceasing the online sale of firearms and requiring background checks for all gun sales.

Bidens running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D), is the first Black and South Asian woman to be a major partys vice presidential nominee. After serving as the California Attorney General for six years, Harris became the junior senator for California in 2017. She then ran for president, ending her bid in December 2019.

JO JORGENSEN (L)

Jorgensen,the only third party presidential candidate, is on the ballot. Shes running as a Libertarian and served as the Libertarian Partys candidate for South Carolinas 4th Congressional District in 1992.

Jorgensen wrote on her website that the U.S. should reduce red tape and regulation of medicines, treatment and testing so patient access increases. She also said she prioritizes returning control of education to the hands of students, parents and teachers. Jorgensen vows on her website to slash federal spending and reduce taxes.

She said as president shed work to remove government barriers to replace coal and oil burning power plants with safe, non-polluting, high-tech nuclear power plants and off-grid solar power.

Jorgensen said her goal is to turn America into one giant Switzerland, armed and neutral. Shes in favor of a military laser-focused on defending America, but without involvement in foreign wars. Shes a proponent of returning the over 200,000 American military personnel stationed overseas, ceasing military aid to foreign governments and ending blockades and embargoes on non-military trade.

Spike Cohen is Jorgensens running mate. Cohen is a political activist, entrepreneur and podcaster.

For Senate

MARK WARNER (D)

For the last 11 years, Warner has represented Virginia in the U.S. Senate. As senator, Warner has guided 55 bills signed into law. Warner lists lowering the costs of prescription drugs, protecting natural treasures like the Chesapeake Bay and creating jobs in Virginia as his biggest successes during his tenure. He said his priorities for his next term are correcting the out-of-control cost of health care, procuring solutions to climate change and aiding the future of our economy.

Warner also said hes committed to ensuring that every Virginian has access to quality, affordable health care and emphasizes protecting benefits for Americans with pre-existing conditions.

Warner wrote on his website that climate change is one of the largest threats to American health, economy and national security. He supports legislation like the Clean Economy Act, which establishes a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

DANIEL GADE (R)

Gade served in the U.S. military for over 20 years. After suffering an injury that resulted in the amputation of his right leg, Gade worked on veteran issues and military healthcare in former President George W. Bushs administration.

The first bill Gade said he wants to see through Congress is aimed at stopping insider trading among members of Congress and levy felonies on public servants who use insider, nonpublic information to gain an advantage in their financial endeavors.

On the environment, Gade said both parties should be able to find common ground. He said hes a proponent of clean water and renewable energy.

A proponent of term limits and bipartisan efforts, Gade said he will prioritize balancing the budget and prevent purposeful overspending by career politicians to buy elections.

For House of Representatives

BEN CLINE (R)

Cline is seeking reelection in the 6th district. Hes co-sponsored over 100 bipartisan bills during his 2-year tenure in Congress. From 2002 until 2018, Cline represented the 24th House District in the Virginia General Assembly.

Cline said the most important issue Congress must address this term is helping the country recover from the COVID-19 pandemic starting with the development and deployment of a safe and effective vaccine.

Cline supports funding to law enforcement agencies to provide body cameras, de-escalation training and a national database to prevent the re-hiring of officers fired for violating their agencys protocols.

Cline said because the sixth congressional district is one of the largest agriculture producing districts in the country, protecting natural resources is a top priority. He said he supports an all-of-the-above energy policy which creates a competitive market between traditional energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas and alternative energy sources.

Another item on Clines agenda is pushing back against the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Cline said the mandates placed on insurance policies by the ACA have raised premiums for many Americans.

NICHOLAS BETTS (D)

Betts has worked in various jobs, including landscaper and substitute teacher, and lives in Lexington, Virginia.

The first item listed on Betts platform is providing a public healthcare option for all citizens while maintaining an option for private health insurance.

Betts calls for universal background checks at the federal level and a 1% federal sales tax on ammunition to fund violence prevention programs.

In terms of police reform, Betts advocates for a federal government developed police training program and increased transparency through federally mandated body camera usage and a national database of police misconduct.

Betts also lists reforming education through funding, reducing student debt through loan forgiveness, offering tax credits for clean energy, expanding internet access, upholding Roe v. Wade, protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and decriminalizing marijuana use as top priorities.

For City Council

In the race for City Council, five candidates two of whom are incumbents are vying for three available seats.

DEANNA READ (D)

Four years ago, Reed became the first Black female mayor of Harrisonburg. Born and raised in the northeast neighborhood, shes served two consecutive terms working to represent a voice that was missing at the table and make sure our community was one where people feel included. Reed is the program director for On the Road Collaborative, which helps over 300 students prepare for success in high school, college and their future careers. Reed lists education as a priority issue on her website. In a community where 61% of the population lives below the Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed (ALICE) threshold according to the United Way, Reed wrote that she will not walk away without ensuring that every Harrisonburg resident has affordable housing.

GEORGE HIRSCHMANN (I)

Hirschmann has perched on the council bench for four years. As the only independent candidate on the ballot, Hirschmann writes on his website that his goal is to bar partisan politics from local government. He cataloged returning Harrisonburg residents to work as safely and as quickly as possible in the wake of the pandemic at the apex of his issues. He also noted that his role in doling out CARES act funded grants to local businesses was integral to this goal. Hirschmanns website details that tax rates in the city have grown to the point that residents and businesses are fleeing the city, and lists that hes a fiscally responsible candidate who can tackle the issue.

LAURA DENT (D)

Dent is a pragmatic progressive which means she aligns herself with progressive goals like environmental and social justice while also retaining emphasis on the process to reach those goals. Dent was an adjunct technical writing professor at JMU until the pandemic, when she decided shed take a few years off. As a founding team member of the Friendly City Food Co-op, Dent said she knows how to support the recovery of small businesses in the aftermath of this public health crisis. She also supports the 50 by 25 plan to move to 50% renewable energy in Harrisonburgs electric grid by 2025, and affordable housing efforts through fair standards for zoning and taxes to encourage home ownership and protect tenants rights.

CHARLES HENDRICKS (D)

Having lived in the Valley for 12 years, Hendricks said his focus on the Council would be on sustainability, business and community. Hendricks wrote that the community has an ethical duty to address climate change immediately by focusing on clean energy, air, and water. He said hell work to create affordable clean energy sources that are available for all residents by establishing a weatherization programwhich reduces energy bills of low-income families by making their homes more energy efficient. He also prioritizes uncovering a solution to aiding Harrisonburgs homeless population. Hendricks said his background in design and construction qualify him to establishing housing thats affordable based on all local incomes and experiences.

KATHLEEN KELLEY (R)

Kelley is the first Republican candidate to run for city council since 2014. Kelley is an integrative medicine physician with Sentara, who has lived in Harrisonburg since 1997. She said she hopes to be a voice for Harrisonburgs workers and small business owners. Kelley said she wants to build a strong, resilient, crisis proof city by expanding the manufacturing base, promoting trade skills through education and removing burdensome taxes and regulations that she said suffocates small businesses. Kelley has faced criticism for her Facebook posts promoting QAnon and far-right political memes, but her political messaging remains targeted at advocating for families and local businesses.

For Harrisonburg City Public School Board

KAYLENE SEIGLE

Seigle grew up in Harrisonburg, attending Harrisonburg High School and EMU. She previously served on the HCPS School Board, and is aiming for reelection. Seigle wrote on her website that residents should vote for her because she believes she can bring a new perspective to the board and awaits the chance to improveour schools.

IRVIN PECKHAM

Peckham has been a teacher for 45 years spending 13 years as a high school English teacher, six as a graduate student teaching assistant, and 28 as professor and writing program director at the University of Nebraska Omaha. Having published two books and over 30 articles on writing assessment, writing program administration and social class influences on writing instruction, Peckhams platform focuses on assessment reform.

DEB FITZGERALD

Fitzgerald has served as the vice chair and chair of the HCPS School Board, and is seeking reelection to the board. Shes lived in Harrisonburg since 1985, and said watching the city undergo dramatic changes to become a diverse and dynamic place to live and work has prepared her for the duty of serving on the board. Fitzgerald is currently teaching remotely and face-to-face at EMU, and said she understands what families and other teachers are going through and is ready to work to get students back in the classroom.

NICK SWAYNE

Formerly serving as chair of the HCPS School Board, Swayne is seeking a fourth term on the board. Swayne is the founder of JMU X-Labs, which he said he created to help develop the campus innovation ecosystem. Hes also the executive director of 4-Virginia a collaboration of eight Virginia public institutions to leverage their combined strengths to improve higher educations efficiency and economic impact.

Also on the ballot:

VIRGINIA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO.1, REDISTRICTING COMMISSION

Gerrymandering is a political tool used by both parties depending on whos in power. It can deeply affect minority communities by diluting the power of their vote.

The Virginia General Assembly and Governor Ralph Northam (D) will draw a new district map next year based on 2020 Census results. The proposed amendment aims to stop gerrymandering from dictating that process by shifting the responsibility of drawing these election districts to a bipartisan commission, who would then submit the maps for approval from the General Assembly. If commissioners appointed by legislators dont agree on maps or if the General Assembly doesnt approve the submitted maps by a certain date, the Supreme Court of Virginia is responsible for drawing the election districts.

According to the Virginia Mercury, the Democratic Party of Virginia is urging voters to oppose the proposed constitutional amendment because the bipartisan process will be inherently political and will quench any hope of a third party rising to influence. Conversely, the Republican Party of Virginia said that Democrats hold this view because they control the General Assembly and are unwilling to relinquish the power to redraw the maps themselves.

VIRGINIA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO.2, DISABLED VETERANS VEHICLE

The second proposed constitutional amendment would exclude disabled veterans from paying personal property taxes on cars and pickup trucks. The measure is a state and local tax break for veterans of the United States armed forces or the Virginia National Guard who have a 100% service-connected, permanent and total disability. Under the amendment, a vehicle thats owned by the spouse of a disabled veteran could also be free from taxation.

According to Vote411, proponents of the measure say that veterans who are totally disabled from a military-related experience have sacrificed enough for their country, so eliminating the burden of taxes on their primary vehicle is deserved. Critics of the amendment say the exemption is too broad and shouldve included limitations on eligibility based on income or value of the exempted vehicle.

Contact Brice Estes at estes2ba@dukes.jmu.edu. For more coverage of JMU and Harrisonburg news, follow the news desk on Twitter @BreezeNewsJMU.

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One participant said, It seems like weve done 10 years of work in seven months!

Kevin Harrod, Ph.D.Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D., director of Infectious Diseases, got a text at the end of Wednesdays four-hour School of Medicine COVID-19 Research Symposium that highlighted the broad and breakneck work done at the University of Alabama at Birmingham since March 2020.

It seems like weve done 10 years of work in seven months! she told participants.

Presentations by eight leading UAB researchers buoyed that sentiment. Among the work:

One hallmark of all eight presentations? An extreme interdisciplinary collaboration of researchers and clinicians across the hospital and university campus, that co-convener Etty Tika Benveniste, Ph.D., called remarkable. Research presented by Fran Lund, Ph.D., for example, involved eight different labs and 30 researchers.

Here are brief highlights of each presentation.

The first two presenters, Lund and Paul Goepfert, M.D., looked at how two kinds of the immune systems white blood cells respond in patients with COVID-19.

Lund, an international expert in B cell biology, was able to isolate B cells from patients that made antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus spike protein. Her team found that many of these antibodies were cross-reactive against the spike proteins from SARS or MERS, which suggested that the antibody protection might wane. She also briefly mentioned her work to test the Altimmune Inc. intranasal vaccine candidate that would be the first intranasal vaccine for COVID-19 and might be effective at preventing transmission.

Steven Rowe, M.D.Goepferts team found a surprising result: Peripheral T follicular helper cells against SARS-CoV-2 continue to increase during convalescence, and they are more activated in severe patients who are in intensive care.

Immunologic studies like those of Lund and Goepfert are vital for understanding how the body responds to SARS-CoV-2 infection, as a prelude to learning how to better treat the disease.

In the section on optimizing diagnosis and treatment, Erdmann talked about several other clinical trials besides the remdesivir trial. He noted that UAB has been quite successful in minority enrollment for inpatient trials, and said UAB researchers have been able to enroll 159 convalescent patients and 846 hospitalized patients for donations of high-quality biological samples like peripheral blood monocytes, blood plasma, urine and oral saline rinses.

After he finished, Marrazzo said, You highlighted the absolutely herculean efforts to do this exceptionally collaborative work at UAB.

Besides the creation and expansion of the UAB COVID-19 test, Leal described how his team was able to adapt that test to screen 250,000 students who were returning to Alabama colleges in August, by using a pooled-sample method. Now, as flu season approaches, the clinical lab is adjusting its test to detect both SARS-CoV-2 and seasonal influenza in a single test. They are also beginning to incorporate prognostic tests of things like interferon-beta or various cytokines into the COVID-19 test. The goal is being able to identify those who are more at risk for severe disease.

In Harrods drug screening, he identified tocopherol polyethylene glycol succinate (TPGS) an existing drug that is a Vitamin E precursor as a drug that acts in synergy with remdesivir. This is important because the TPGS could then lessen the amount of remdesivir needed to treat patients. Remdesivir is in short supply. Intriguingly, his team also found that ivacaftor, a cystic fibrosis drug, is effective against SARS-CoV-2 in the cell culture assays, opening the door to studying its mechanism of action.

The second presenter in basic science discovery, along with Harrod, was Steven Rowe, M.D., director of the Gregory Fleming James Cystic Fibrosis Research Center at UAB. He is testing ferrets as an animal model of severe COVID-19 disease, to fill the urgent need for such a model. His team has found that infection with SARS-CoV-2 disrupts mucociliary clearance in the ferret trachea, as measured by micro-optical coherence tomography, which is similar to the laser eye test that creates a profile of a patients retina. This test is now being adapted to quantify mucociliary clearance the escalator-like movement of mucus from the lungs to the throat in patients with COVID-19.

Paul Goepfert, M.D.,Nathan Erdmann, M.D., Ph.D., and Fran Lund, Ph.D.The final section of the symposium focused on COVID-19 and health disparities.

Mona Fouad, M.D., noted that COVID-19 deaths are higher in African Americans and Hispanics than whites, and she said that, as the pandemic arrived, the UAB Minority Health and Health Disparities team pivoted to COVID-19. They created a Community Mobile Testing Model with three parts: engaging and educating communities about COVID-19 and dispelling myths; bringing mobile testing to vulnerable communities; and creating patient navigators to help people with COVID-19. Navigators are people who have had experiences similar to those of the communitys people and understand their needs.

Jefferson County CARES Act funding expanded the program to 33 test sites in 18 communities in the county. Of the adults tested, Hispanics had a 29 percent positivity rate, African Americans 9 percent and whites 5 percent.

The final UAB presenter was Selwyn Vickers, M.D., dean of the UAB School of Medicine. He said a meeting he had with 13 Black medical leaders nationwide identified COVID-19 as a crisis within a crisis. African Americans already had health disparities, caused in part by disparities in education and socio-economic determinants, before the added burden of a pandemic.

The deadly combination of COVID-19 with the preexisting social determinants was like throwing gasoline on a fire, he said, a combination of smoldering chronic disease and an acute respiratory infection. Even more than African Americans, the worst-hit in the United States are Native Americans.

To help address disparities, Vickers said we need to prepare for a second surge of COVID-19, ensure equitable treatment and vaccine availability, invest in public health, and invest in reducing the social determinants of health disparities.

Mona Fouad, M.D., Selwyn Vickers, M.D., andSixto Leal, M.D., Ph.D.At UAB, Marrazzo is the C. Glenn Cobbs, M.D., Endowed Professor in Infectious Diseases and a professor in the Department of Medicine; Benveniste is the senior vice dean for Basic Sciences in the School of Medicine, the Charlene A. Jones Endowed Chair in Neuroimmunology, and professor, Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology; Lund is the Charles H. McCauley Professor and chair, Department of Microbiology; Goepfert is director of the Alabama Vaccine Research Clinic and professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases; and Erdmann is an assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases.

Also, Leal is assistant professor, Department of Pathology; Harrod is the Benjamin Monroe Carraway Endowed Chair and professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine; Rowe is professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine; Fouad is senior associate dean of Diversity and Inclusion, professor, Department of Medicine, and director, Division of Preventive Medicine; and Vickers is the James C. Lee Jr. Endowed Chair, senior vice president for Medicine and dean, School of Medicine.

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It was negative three degrees outside when Evi Dixon remarked on what a beautiful day it was. Originally from Austria, she is no stranger to a white world and chilly temperatures. Actually, snow is what initially brought her to Big Sky the plan was to work one season abroad as a ski instructor. Instead of returning immediately, she met a fella and had two children. They all moved back to Austria, but her ex husband missed home and returned to Montana.

She described Big Sky as a tiny, deserted little place in the early days, particularly in the summer and fall no one was around. Twelve years later, Dixon returned to a different Big Sky, a thriving mountain, and she would meet a new man. For years, she worked on the mountain in the ski school office, at BASE Camp when it was just starting, she became an EMT, a ski patroller and eventually an accident investigation supervisor for ski patrol, where she would take pictures and measurements, find witnesses and record the data. Dixon also did avalanche patrol, became a dispatcher and eventually trained dispatchers, a job she describes as one people rarely want, but that is important.

She believes she was the oldest woman to ever start professionally patrolling at Big Sky Resort.

A rough divorce in 2015 led her to another path, but first through a gauntlet of pain.

I gave myself up completely to [my marriage], she said softly with her slight accent. I was at the bottom of my energy. I had to do something. I couldnt wait any longer because I was really thinking of ending my life. I needed to do something so I started my own business.

From there, she said she found meaning and not just from a feeling of purpose, but also from positive interactions with new people, working on her personal development, her mindset.

It gave me so much hope. I really love it. Theres always a reason or a silver lining behind what happens, she said. Im here. Im happy. It still hurts what happened. That was really awful. I try to look to my future and get my feet on the ground. In Austria, she was a therapist. So after her divorce, she returned to her roots. Helping people makes her happy.

In Austria, she studied kinesiology and became a craniosacral therapist. Her focus is in frequency medicine. What some people may define as Eastern Medicine she refers to as integrative. She believes the eastern and western ways of medicine can work together and create the best possible outcomes for patients.

Her home business now involves the Healy, a device created by a German physicist and engineer who was a monk in India for 20 years. He created a handheld device that has similar capabilities as a large machine. With a team of doctors behind it, Dixon explained that it has applications for things like pain management, sleep, concentration, meridians, chakras, the whole gamut.

I can scan peoples biodynamics and their electric fields. It tells me what frequency people need and then it sends out the frequencies through the electromagnetic or biodynamic field, since we are all energy, we are all biodynamic, we are all frequency, every piece of music, every tree we are all connected, she said. She can treat people in Australia or India and has even treated animals.

Whatever Dixon decides to pursue she does with determination and a willingness to learn. A few years ago, she wanted to find animals to keep the grass mowed down on her property. After settling on alpacas and launching her business Spanish Peaks Alpacas, she learned to shear them and now travels around to other farms to help with shearing. From there, she learned how to spin yarn, how to knit and weave.

In many ways, she is the consummate entrepreneur, allowing for one pursuit to lead her to another and into a further understanding of entire industries. She continues to diversify her portfolio.

Dixon even recently became an author of an ebook titled, Activate Your Inner Healer, that contains 10 tips for self healing.

Life has never really been easy on her, she said. Her challenges started when she lost her parents as a little girl.

We are all going through trauma, but I still believe that Im a lucky person, she said.

When difficulties stack and she begins feeling overwhelmed, she does what she can to get herself recentered.

Meditate, go out and hug a tree, go listen to inspirational videos, go and dance. Or if its time to cry, its time to cry, she said. The main thing is that we have stories that happen and we have to understand the things that happen they are not happening to us, they are happening for us. That is a little bit of difference in the wording, but it is a big difference in the meaning. Life goes on and we have to deal with it. We are just going to become stronger.

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TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CB2 Insights (CSE:CBII; OTCQB: CBIIF) (CB2 or the Company), one of the largest integrative healthcare systems in the United States, is pleased to announce that it has completed the asset acquisition of Maverick County Medical (MCM) in Eagle Pass, Texas. The acquisition of MCM expands the Companys bricks and mortar and telemedicine services to 14 States and adds 10,300 new patients to its current roster of 100,000.

MCM has been operating in Eagle Pass for over 15 years with strong patient retention. Services to patients include primary care, occupational medicine, disease management, minor surgeries, and treatment for auto accident injuries, among others. Services provided by MCM are primarily reimbursed through insurance carriers including Medicare, Medicaid and other commercial payors. MCM also provides services for un-insured patients however representing a smaller proportion of todays revenues.

The Company expects to see continued growth in patient registrations and visits as MCM continues to thrive among the challenges most clinics have faced due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Further, the Company will work quickly to expand on the current offering of services by leveraging its current telemedicine infrastructure to provide access to patients across the state of Texas. The Company will also evaluate the current services offered to determine growth in new and complimentary services, add new lines of revenue from insurable services, and expand overall patient care.

Our goal is to provide accessible and affordable healthcare solutions, said Prad Sekar, CEO, CB2 Insights. With the expansion into Texas by way of acquisition of MCM, we welcome a family of practitioners, staff and doctors who align with the direction of our Company, and will be a central point of expansion for our services through telemedicine, subscription services for uninsured patients, and the vision for an integrated National healthcare network.

MCM represents the first acquisition by the Company since its recently announced oversubscribed private placement of CAD 5.13 million in September 2020. The acquisition is also part of a 3-pronged growth model which includes growth from the current infrastructure, new services and acquisitions. The Companys experienced management team continues to develop a robust pipeline of accretive and strategic acquisition targets that are revenue generating, profitable and offer significant opportunities for growth.

The Company paid a total cash consideration of CAD 0.98 million for MCM. Terms of the transaction include a customary transition by the previous owners with 50% of the cash awarded at the signing of the transaction, and 50% due 6 months from the date of completion of the transaction. MCM reported revenues in 2019 of CAD 1.6 million and net income of CAD 0.29 million.

About CB2 Insights

CB2 Insights (CSE:CBII OTCQB:CBIIF) is a healthcare services and technology company, working to positively impact patient health outcomes. The Companies mission to improve the lives of patients through the prevention and treatment of health conditions and using proprietary technology to monitor, assess, and generate insights to help improve patient outcomes. The Company owns and operates a proprietary virtual telehealth platform, and a network of over 30 medical clinics across 13 states in the US, providing integrative, primary and urgent care services to over 100,000 patients annually.

The Company has created works primarily to roster and treat patients seeking traditional and alternative treatments due to the ineffectiveness of conventional medicine, inability to find support through their existing care network, or in some cases, inability to access a primary care network. The Company offers both primary care via a traditional insurable services model and a disruptive low-cost subscription based urgent care offering for patients seeking immediate need to a healthcare provider via telehealth.

The Company differentiates itself by being one of the largest integrative medical practices in the US that owns its own proprietary technology, data analytical assets, and clinical research expertise to support new market expansion, market access, data collection and analysis and drug discovery.

The Company operates a proprietary electronic health record platform Sail (Sail) to document, treat, monitor and report on patient health outcomes. Developed in 2015, Sail is used internally across all of the Companys clinical operations. Sail features a robust telemedicine platform that the Company uses to provide care to its National patient base. To support patient care and positive health outcomes, the Company is also focused on advancing safety and efficacy research surrounding alternative health treatments by monitoring and assessing Real-World Data (RWD) and providing Real-World Evidence (RWE) through our proprietary technology, data analytics, and a full service contract research organization.

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For as long as humans have existed, they have told stories to each other. But what about the stories people tell themselves? A breakthrough documentary, Is Your Story Making You Sick? offers a compelling look at how stories define how people see themselves, view relationships, live their lives and manage their health.

Dr. Uday Jani, a respected Milton internist who specializes in integrative medicine, and Lewes chiropractor Dr. Krista Griffin invite the community to watch this award-winning film. An outdoor screening will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, at Leftys Alley & Eats, 36450 Plaza Blvd., Lewes. Other screenings set to be held Oct. 8 and 10 in Leftys banquet room are being reworkeddue to changing COVID conditions in the community. A Zoom webinar is being planned; check Dr. Janis website at udayjanimd.com for details on how to participate.

The film features eight people from all walks of life who bravely confront their stories, along with top national mental health experts and a revealing look at narrative therapy exercises and modalities.

This is an important film showing an innovative approach to healing through the real-life journeys of people living with addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety who learn how to confront and ultimately change their stories, said Jani. In this time of COVID anxiety, loneliness and isolation, the baggage people carry may seem heavier than before. But as this documentary shows, there are many tremendously effective modalities that can start the healing.

Jani, who utilizes mind-body practices to care for his patients, credits his fellowship studies at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, and particularly his mentor there, Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson, who appears in the documentary.

It is possible to overcome addiction, PTSD, depression and other stress-related illnesses by re-examining the stories we tell ourselves, said Jani. Finding whats at the root of each individual patients story is how you begin to rewrite the story and begin the process of transcending pain.

The documentary expertly weaves years of filming and research, intensive narrative group therapy, and expertise from leaders in the fields of trauma, addiction, and mindfulness to illustrate the road to meaningful change.

The story problem can manifest in many different ways, and frequently results in a variety of incorrect diagnoses and unneeded drug treatments, said Jani. Learning how to monitor and modify patterns that trigger symptoms allows new patterns to be created and a new story to evolve. The power of healing mind, body and spirit with community involvement has become even more essential during this time of COVID.

Griffin said, Everyone should see this movie. It demonstrates the power childhood emotional traumas have over choices throughout ones life. The message of resilience and overcoming is beautifully encouraging and hopeful.

We so appreciate the swift and enthusiastic participation of Leftys owner DJ Hill, who has graciously made his facility available to the community for viewing this important film, said Jani. He has ensured every protocol, from mask wearing to social distancing, is scrupulously followed to keep us all safe.

The film screenings include a live Q&A immediately following the documentary, with Jani and Griffin joined by integrative health specialist Dr. Carolyn Trasko and clinical psychologist Dr. Richard Todd. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Harry K Foundation, dedicated to defeating childhood hunger in Delaware.

For a preview, watch the trailer at youtu.be/zOpUK50JN1g.

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What Is a Holistic Veterinarian, and How to Find the Right One for Your Pet?

These experts are trained in natural remedies such as food, herbal medicine, and acupuncture.

Natural remedies such as food, herbal medicine, and acupuncture aren't just for humans. They are treatments for your dog, cat, or guinea pig, too, and they come from a holistic veterinarian, who uses a combination or conventional medicine and natural remedies to treat your pets' ailments.

But holistic veterinarians do more than use natural remedies. "A holistic veterinarian is looking at the pet as a whole, where everything is connected, versus just treating symptoms," explains holistic veterinarian Dr. Katie Woodley, DVM. They're concerned with sousing out the root cause of a problem, she says, and then treating that underlying issuenot just reducing its symptoms. For example, if your pet has an allergy, a conventional veterinarian might treat the problem with steroids, but the problem could return as soon as steroids are no longer administered, Dr. Woodley says. But a holistic veterinarian would look for the root cause of the allergic reactionsuch food or environmentand seek to resolve the issue in a way that does not come back, she says.

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There's nothing wrong with conventional medicine, of course. Both conventional and holistic "methods have their strengths and weaknesses," says Dr. Gary Richter, DVM, owner of Montclair Veterinary Care and Rover health expert, who practices integrative medicine, which is a combination of both methods.

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Both conventional and holistic veterinarians receive the same conventional medicine training, but holistic veterinarians further their education through the study of practices such as food therapy, herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy, aromatherapy, and more, Dr. Woodley explains. Pet parents might seek a holistic veterinarian for a number of reasons, Dr. Richter says: They might prefer a holistic philosophy for their own healthcare, and want their pet to experience the same. Or, he says, they've tried conventional medicine and haven't seen the results they ideally want. A pet that's in pain, for example, may not improve with medicationbut a holistic veterinarian could try acupuncture, supplements, or herbal medicine to aid other medications, Dr. Woodley says.

Other unique treatments and services holistic veterinarians may offer could include chiropractic care, ozone therapy, or homotoxicology, says Dr. Richter, who adds that "some [treatments] are more scientifically based than others and what specific therapies are offered by a holistic veterinarian varies greatly based on their education, experience, and personal philosophy."

To find the best holistic veterinarian for youand for your pet's needsDr. Richter recommends going to the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association's website, where you can search for holistic veterinarians in their area. There, you'll also be able to see what unique certifications a veterinarian hasso, for example, if you think your pet needs acupuncture, you can filter the results to find holistic veterinarians that provide acupuncture service in your area, Dr. Woodley says. It's always smart to check reviews too, she adds, "to see if other people have found them helpful for the care of their pet." Perusing their website and social media might help you get a sense of their philosophy, she says, and help you to determine "if it resonates with you as a pet parent."

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While it may seem like ginger is a recent trend in holistic and alternative treatments, the plant, which originated in Southeast Asia, has been used for medicinal purposes in countries like India and China for centuries. In fact, many Asian households used it to help treat anything from a headache to a sore throat to menstrual cramps long before studies and scientific evidence proved gingers health benefits.

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According to a study discussing the effectiveness of ginger in the journal Integrative Medicine Insights, the anti-nausea properties of ginger come from gingerols, which are natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds found in raw ginger that activate spice receptors on the tongue.

If you've ever had ginger ale or ginger tea to settle an upset stomach, you already know that ginger can help with nausea and digestive problems. But to get the largest amount of health benefits from ginger, you should be consuming it raw.

Along with its anti-nausea properties, ginger also stimulates gastric emptying, moving things out of the stomach more quickly and thus providing relief to tummy troubles.

Beyond its use for nausea, ginger is also packed with nutrients that benefit both the body and brain andwhile these healing properties are present in many of its forms, you might consider having a few fresh ginger roots on hand.

In 2013, researchers studied the antiviral effects of both fresh and dried ginger on a respiratory virus in human cells. The study indicated that fresh ginger was an effective tool in protecting the respiratory system, while the dried ginger was not.

Raw ginger is a low-cost and easy-to-find natural remedy that you can use to help treat several everyday issues like sore throats and headaches. If youre unsure how to consume raw ginger, there are a few different ways.

The first is to mince raw ginger and blend it up in a healthy fruit smoothie. To lessen the zing, use fruits that have a lot of sweet flavor like fresh mangos. In this recipe for a mango smoothie with turmeric green tea and ginger, matcha powder adds a soft earthiness that tones down the sharp ginger.

Another option is to add a chunk of ginger to a hot cup of tea or hot water. You dont even have to peel it simply place a piece of ginger in your teacup and pour boiling water over it. Add some honey and a squirt of fresh lemon if you like, and youve got the perfect remedy for fall sniffles.

You can also grate some ginger into your favorite comforting or spicy soup. When you grate ginger as opposed to dropping it in raw, the result is milder and much more dispersed. Its a staple in Indian cooking and brings both heat and a slightly spicy, slightly sweet flavor.

If youre more of an amateur baker, you can also add chopped pieces of ginger to muffins or cake batter or try pumpkin desserts with fresh ginger for a zesty fall twist.

But if you dont want to whip up a recipe, you can eat it raw just as is you only need a tiny sliver to chew on. Cut an inch off the ginger root, use a spoon to peel the brown skin off and nibble on it. You can also use a vegetable peeler to shred super thin slices of ginger and let them sit on your tongue before chewing them down for a less pungent experience.

If youre not familiar with storing raw ginger, it can last in the fridge for three to four weeks and even longer in the freezer. Simply place the root in the vegetable drawer or in an eco-friendly produce bag to keep it fresh, and when youre ready to use it, you can use a grater or zester to grate the frozen piece of ginger right in without needing to thaw it.

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Newswise Irvine, Calif. September 30, 2020 In a new study, published in Current Biology, researchers from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine reveal how subanesthetic ketamine, which is used for pain management and as an antidepressant in humans, is effective in treating adult amblyopia, a brain disorder commonly known as lazy eye.

Our study, demonstrates how a single-dose of subanesthetic ketamine reactivates adult visual cortical plasticity and promotes functional recovery of visual acuity defects resulting from amblyopia, explained Xiangmin Xu, PhD, a professor of anatomy and neurobiology and director of the Center for Neural Circuit Mapping at the UCI School of Medicine.

Subanesthetic ketamine, commonly used to treat depression and pain, evokes rapid and long-lasting antidepressant effects in human patients. There was evidence that ketamine may control how the nervous system makes structural changes in response to internal and external demands, a process called neural plasticity. But, how the drug worked remained elusive, until now.

Our research team showed that ketamine down-regulates NRG1 expression in PV inhibitory cells, resulting in sustained cortical disinhibition to enhance cortical plasticity in adult visual cortex, said Steven F. Grieco, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar in the Xu lab and lead author. Through this neural plasticity-based mechanism, ketamine mediated functional recovery from adult amblyopia. Xin Qiao, PhD, a postdoctoral staff in the Xu lab is a co-first author for the published paper.

Amblyopia is a vision disorder in which the brain fails to process inputs from one eye, favoring the other eye. The condition can result in decreased vision in the affected eye. Each year, between one and five percent of children worldwide, are diagnosed with this condition.

Fast and sustained ketamine actions show promise for therapeutic applications that rely on reactivating adult cortical plasticity. Further testing is needed to determine the full implications of this discovery.

This study was supported in part by grants from the National Institutes of Health.

About the UCI School of Medicine

Each year, the UCI School of Medicine educates more than 400 medical students, and nearly 150 doctoral and masters students. More than 700 residents and fellows are trained at UCI Medical Center and affiliated institutions. The School of Medicine offers an MD; a dual MD/PhD medical scientist training program; and PhDs and masters degrees in anatomy and neurobiology, biomedical sciences, genetic counseling, epidemiology, environmental health sciences, pathology, pharmacology, physiology and biophysics, and translational sciences. Medical students also may pursue an MD/MBA, an MD/masters in public health, or an MD/masters degree through one of three mission-based programs: the Health Education to Advance Leaders in Integrative Medicine (HEAL-IM), the Leadership Education to Advance Diversity-African, Black and Caribbean (LEAD-ABC), and the Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC). The UCI School of Medicine is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Accreditation and ranks among the top 50 nationwide for research. For more information, visit som.uci.edu.

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"The mind and the body are so intertwined," Fulop says. "If a person is dealing with the constant stresses of daily life it is likely to manifest in physical aches and pains in the body." To break it down: When the brain releases stress hormones, triggering the fight-or-flight response, heart rate and blood pressure can increase. When these two vitals go up, Fulop says the muscles will tighten.

"When muscles will stay in a contracted state and shorten, pain will eventually set in," she says. "How we treat our body through our eating habits, exercise habits, and dealing with stress will play an extremely important role in our overall health and wellness."

On top ofthat, living with chronic pain will begin to change how the body processes pain over time, Nerurkar says. "And long-standing chronic pain can have an impact on the mind-body connection." Managing these symptoms before they become chronic can increase the overall quality of life.

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A Vanderbilt team of experts in virology, genetics, structural biology, chemistry, physiology, medicine, immunology and pharmacology have together developed technology to understand and predict animal susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2, the scientific name for the strain of coronavirus causing COVID-19. providing evidence that horses and camels may be at increased risk of the virus. The group has also released a publicly available tool to enable people to understand the likelihood of other animals susceptibility.

The article, Predicting susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 infection based on structural differences in ACE2 across species, was published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Journal on Oct. 5.

The investigators applied a combination of sophisticated genetic sequence alignment and structural analysis of ACE2, the receptor protein for SARS-CoV-2, to a variety of known susceptible and non-susceptible species. Through the analysis they identified five particular amino acid sites within the protein that distinguish virus susceptibility or resistance, and using these sites developed an algorithm to predict susceptibility of unknown species. The algorithm has been made public on a website where people can upload the aligned ACE2 sequence of animals with unknown susceptibility to generate a COVID-19 susceptibility score.

Jacquelyn Brown, a staff scientist at the Vanderbilt Institute for Integrative Biosystems Research and Education, initiated the project. When I first learned that COVID-19 had crossed the species barrier into cats and dogs, I became worried about other animals that might act as reservoirs for the disease or be at risk, explained Brown, an avid equestrian who practices medieval mounted archery. Since MERS infects camels, I was concerned about what would happen if my horse could get it?! Horses have massive lungs and a sensitive respiratory system, and we humans often touch their noses and mouths.

206,000 horses live on horse farms and properties in Tennessee and 3.2 million of the states 10 million farm acres are devoted to the horse industry. Brown proposed a collaborative research project on the topic to Gordon A. Cain University Professor John Wikswo, who holds appointments in physics, biomedical engineering, and molecular physiology and biophysics.

As the director of VIIBRE, an institute established to foster and enhance interdisciplinary research in the biophysical sciences, bioengineering and medicine at Vanderbilt, Wikswo immediately assembled a trans-institutional team spanning Vanderbilt schools and colleges and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. I speak each disciplines language well enough to make the necessary connections, Wikswo said. This proved to be an outstanding group brought together by their interests and skills that produced an important result in very short order.

The project gave meaning to each researcher, at a time when we all were searching for ways to contribute to fighting COVID-19, noted Wenbiao Chen.

The work could not have been achieved without the collaboration of many researchers. The multidisciplinary approach revealed how much information can be wrung from the same basic information, noted Wenbiao Chen, the papers co-corresponding author and associate professor of molecular physiology and biophysics. We found potential targets by sequence comparison but wouldnt have been able to interpret our findings without structural information. The project gave meaning to each researcher, at a time when we all were searching for ways to contribute to fighting COVID-19.

Understanding the animals we should more closely scrutinize based on their susceptibility to COVID-19 can help us protect people, pets, wildlife, livestock and our food sources, said Matthew Alexander, assistant professor of medicine. The algorithm the team developed is particular to SARS-CoV-2 because it focuses on its particular receptor binding protein ACE2, but the approach is broadly applicable to predicting susceptibility to other viruses or during future outbreaks.

There is also the opportunity to investigate if the identified five sites on ACE2 that most distinguish susceptible from non-susceptible species can be used as targets to develop drugs that inhibit these sites specifically. I hope that our results will inspire future research on both rational drug design and closer examination of at-risk species, said Meena Madhur, the papers co-corresponding author, associate professor of medicine and associate director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Infection, Immunology and Inflammation at VUMC.

Of note, the work and collaboration were conducted remotely, with an analysis of publicly available data. This experimental approach of using extensive and rapidly accumulating publicly available data in new ways allowed us to efficiently answer a timely question without having to generate new datasets. The collaboration was fun and rewarding, and we were able to answer an important question that none of us could have solved alone, Alexander, the papers co-first author said. Wikswo pointed out that while the source data was public, the project required massive calculations of how different versions of the virus would bind to each animals ACE2.

Members of the collaborative project also include Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry Jens Meiler, Clara Schoeder, co-first author and postdoctoral scholar, , Charles Duncan Smart, graduate student in molecular physiology and biophysics, Chris Moth, computational chemist in the biological sciences department, and Tony Capra, research associate professor of biological sciences.

The work was supported by National Institutes of Health grants F32HL144048-01, DK117147, UH3TR002097 and U01TR002383, U19AI117905, U01AI150739, and R01AI141661, R35GM127087, and DP2HL137166 and American Heart Association grants 20PRE35080177 and EIA34480023

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Most mornings can benefit from a cup of coffee, but that doesn't mean every morning should start with a cup of coffee.

"Something that's become a big game-changer for me is starting the morning off with two large glasses of water," Bulsiewicz says. "I have not given up coffee. I will not give up coffee. I've just found that my body responds better when I reach for water first."

Think about it. To avoid waking up in the middle of the night to pee, urologist Vannita Simma-Chiang, M.D., recommends taking a final sip of water about three hours before bed. If people follow that rule, by the time they wake up, about 11 hours will have passed without any source of hydration.

"Your body needs that water to start working properly," Bulsiewicz says. "My brain, my gut, and my kidneys all seem to function better when I start with water instead of coffee."

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