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SC Dept of Ed provides $33 million worth of PPE for schools

October 14, 2020

The money has been used to purchase hand sanitizer, gloves, masks, plexiglas and other items to make schools safe.

IRMO, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is providing more than $33 million in funding for personal protective equipment (PPE) for schools in the Palmetto State.

Education officials announced on Tuesday they would be providing more than $33 million of the protective equipment to all 81 public school districts across the state.

Officials say they were able to make the purchases after the South Carolina General Assembly allowed them to use previously allocated Ccronavirus relief funds.

The protective equipment includes disinfecting wipes, masks, hand sanitizer, plexiglass and many other items. Some of the equipment arrived last week.

Here’s a breakdown of all the equipment the department purchased:

597,585 Adult and student reusable cloth face masks
2,681,950 Adult and student disposable face masks
189,966 KN95 masks
87,010 Adult and

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Opens New Location In Lake Worth

October 13, 2020

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FCS Chief Marketing & Sales Officer Shelly Glenn; Medical Assistant Lucille Johnson; Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Shaachi Gupta, MD, MPH; FCS Chief Executive Officer Nathan Walcker; Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Napoleon Santos, DO; Office Manager Anna Gallardo; Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Howard M. Goodman, MD; Regional Director Laura Greene; Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Shachar Peles, MD; Medical Assistant Ashlee Owens; Michele Innocent, APRN; Medical Assistant Paola Council; Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Elizabeth Byron, MD; Kelsey Hagan, PA-C; Regional Physician Liaison Manager Rebecca Appelbaum

Chief Executive Officer Nathan Walcker; President & Managing Physician Lucio Gordan, MD, Medical Oncologist Shachar Peles, MD — Chief Executive Officer Nathan

The Keto Diet Might Be Worth A Shot If You’re Dealing With PCOS Symptoms

October 12, 2020

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From Women’s Health

Having polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can affect a lot of different areas of your life. Among other things, PCOS can impact your weight, and a lot of questions come up about the best way to manage PCOS weight gain via your diet. One frequently searched query? Whether the keto diet is a good eating method to help manage PCOS weight gain and other symptoms.

Before we get into that, it’s important to go over some PCOS basics. PCOS is a health condition caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH). This hormone imbalance causes problems in the ovaries, which make an egg that’s released each month as part of your menstrual cycle. When you have PCOS, the egg might not develop the way it should, or it might not be released during ovulation,

Clover Health is going public in a deal worth over $3 billion

October 8, 2020

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Clover Health is going public in a $3.7 billion blank check deal.
And the insurtech is setting itself up as a force to be reckoned with in the Medicare Advantage space.
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The insurtech is set to go public via a “blank check” deal worth $3.7 billion through which it’ll merge with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), per MedCity News.

The number of medicare advantage plans that beneficiaries can choose from is rising

Clover Health goes public with $3.7 billion deal.

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For context, startups use SPACs as an avenue to the public market for a few reasons: These deals are often quicker due to a streamlined negotiation process and can be safer during periods of market volatility—which we’re seeing amid the pandemic—because they’re not contingent

This Dr. Lara Devgan Neck Cream Is Worth It

October 7, 2020

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From Marie Claire

If you think skincare should be applied from the chin to the hairline, I have some news for you: You need to stop neglecting your neck and chest. Not moisturizing below the chin leaves the delicate skin there at risk of early signs of aging—sagging, creasing, an all-around lackluster appearance. But do neck treatments really work? From creams to serums to masks, there are some top-notch, effective options out there. To get the 411 on neck and chest products, we turned to Dr. Lara Devgan, board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of her own line, Dr. Lara Devgan Scientific Beauty, who answered all our burning questions.

Marie Claire: When should someone consider a neck cream?

Lara Devgan, M.D.: You want to treat your neck like you treat the rest of your face. The neck is a special kind of axial

To Your Good Health: Cologuard test worth risk of false positive

October 7, 2020

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I am a 77-year-old man in good health. At my recent annual physical exam, my physician ordered a Cologuard kit to be sent to me to screen for colorectal disease. I have never had symptoms of disease or problems with any part of my gastrointestinal tract. I had two colonoscopies at different times several years ago, the results of which were negative. When I got the kit, I read the patient guidelines and learned that the Cologuard test could result in false positives and that there is an unspecified increase in the risk of false positives for persons over the age of 75. A positive result from the test requires a follow-up colonoscopy, which is also riskier for elderly patients. Since I am in good health with no symptoms of any disease, I decided I did not want to risk a false positive result from the test, which would require … Read More

Global Eye Health Supplements Market Size Worth $2.4 Billion By 2027: Grand View Research, Inc.

October 5, 2020

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The global eye health supplements market size is expected to reach USD 2.4 billion by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 6.1%, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising elderly population, growing exposure to blue light, and increasing prevalence of various vision disorders such as macular degeneration, refractive errors, cataract, inflammation, diabetic retinopathy, corneal opacity, trachoma, and dry eye syndrome are the major factors driving the market. In addition, uneven quality of eye care services, workforce shortages, lifestyle changes leading to less time spent outdoors, poor nutritional habits and dropping food quality, and increasing awareness regarding eye health is further boosting the market growth.

Key suggestions from the report:

Lutein and Zeaxanthin supplements emerged as the leading ingredient type segment in 2019 with a revenue share of 31.2% in the market
The Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

What are Medicare Advantage plans, and are they worth the risk?

October 1, 2020

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About 1 in 3 people 65 and older in the U.S. enroll in Medicare Advantage, the private insurance alternative to traditional Medicare. It’s not hard to see why: Medicare Advantage plans often cover stuff that Medicare doesn’t, and most people don’t pay extra for it.

But Medicare Advantage can be more expensive if you get sick because copays and other costs can be higher, says Katy Votava, president of Goodcare.com, a health care consultant for financial advisers and consumers.

Unhappy customers who want to switch back to traditional Medicare may find they no longer qualify for the supplemental policies to help pay their medical bills, or that they would face prohibitively high premiums.

“These are complicated products,” says Votava, author of “Making the Most of Medicare.” “They’re like nothing else, no other insurance that people encounter anywhere until they get to Medicare.”

Medicare’s alphabet soup

The first hurdle many people

Life in a Fort Worth food desert, where fresh produce is 2 bus rides from home

September 30, 2020

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Vibrators worth buying for 2020: Satisfyer, Magic Wand Original and more

September 29, 2020

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Editors’ note: This story contains sexually explicit language and descriptions, and is not suited for younger readers.

There’s never been a better or easier time to shop for a vibrator, and right now there’s an option to stimulate every preference and budget. We’ve found the best vibrators for 2020.

Over the last few years, sex toys — and, most prominent among them, vibrators — have transcended the taboo and entered the mainstream. You can now buy them on Amazon, at Urban Outfitters and even Walmart. They’ve been a prominent part of pop culture since the late nineties (who could forget the Rabbit from Sex in the City?). According to a 2017 survey, vibators make up more than 70% of the sex toys owned by people who identify as women.

These products have