COVID-19: Online tool identifies patients at highest risk of deterioration

A new risk-stratification tool which can accurately predict the likelihood of deterioration in adults hospitalised with COVID-19 has been developed by researchers from the UK Coronavirus Clinical Characterisation Consortium (known as ISARIC4C).

When salespeople advocate for sellers and customers

Researchers from Oklahoma State University, University of Missouri, Iowa State University, and University of Georgia published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that investigates the question of how salespeople should balance advocacy for the seller with advocacy for the customer.

Heading outdoors keeps lockdown blues at bay

A new study has found that spending time outdoors and switching off our devices is associated with higher levels of happiness during a period of COVID-19 restrictions.

Free all non-violent criminals jailed on minor drug offences, say experts

Non-violent offenders serving time for drug use or possession should be freed immediately and their convictions erased, according to research published in the peer-reviewed The American Journal of Bioethics.

Initial severity of COVID-19 not associated with later respiratory complications

A new study published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society examines the recovery of lung function and overall wellness in individuals who had varying degrees of COVID-19 severity. Little is known about lung health following infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and whether later respiratory problems, fatigue and ill health are associated with the disease's initial severity.

Study: e-cigarettes trigger inflammation in the gut

Touted by makers as a "healthy" alternative to traditional nicotine cigarettes, new research indicates the chemicals found in e-cigarettes disrupt the gut barrier and trigger inflammation in the body, potentially leading to a variety of health concerns.

Vienna Immigration Law Firm Discusses Changing P1 Visa to Green Card Status

Johnson and Masumi, a Vienna immigration law firm, have recently released a new educational resource on how to change a P1 Visa to green card status. The blog can be found on the firm’s website. [PR.com]

Lowell, MI Based Women’s Clothing Boutique, Bella Grace Boutique, Announces Launch of New Website

Bella Grace Boutique, an up and coming Lowell, Michigan based women’s clothing boutique, announced the launch of their new bellagraceboutique.com website today. “We are a family centric boutique that takes pride in offering trendy, quality women’s clothing and accessories at affordable prices for women of all shapes and sizes,” says Christa Bromley, owner of Bella Grace Boutique. “Our goal is [PR.com]

Rize Launches a Complete Mattress Protection Program

Four mattress protectors, an encasement, and complementary in-store sales tools are now available. [PR.com]

OPTIMDosing Launches Automated COVID-19 Pre-Screening App for Schools & Employers

OPTIMDosing (a digital health company) with solutions for remote-patient monitoring and optimized pharmacological dosing recommendations has launched a new app. [PR.com]

7 Most Commonly Effective Leadership Styles: Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast Releases Its 13th Episode

Join host Sandra Thomas-Comenole on the 13th episode of The Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast as she discusses "7 Most Commonly Effective Leadership Styles." Leadership styles are frameworks and classifications of a leader's characteristic behaviors when directing, motivating, guiding and managing groups of people. Most leaders fall into one of seven categories of leadership styles: servant, democratic, [PR.com]

Home Service Oil's Chris Oswald Named to AGC of Missouri’s Board of Directors

The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) recently announced its 2021 officers and board of directors for the statewide association representing contractors and suppliers in 110 counties throughout Missouri. Home Service Oil’s (HSO) senior sales representative, Chris Oswald, has been named to the board of directors as a representative of supplier/service providers. According to HSO, Chris Oswald is a [PR.com]

Bradley Dunleavy Joins RE/MAX Platinum Realty

Realtor Bradley Dunleavy Joins RE/MAX Platinum Realty in the Downtown Sarasota, Florida, Office. [PR.com]

IAMSAYIBOY Pays Tribute to Those Lost in 2020

Daleth Music Group's newly signed artist, IAMSAYIBOY, pays tribute to those in the black community that were lost in 2020 by dedicating his music. [PR.com]

Association Director to Host Webinar for National Long-Term Care Insurance Agency

A special 30-minute webinar addressing home care insurance solutions will be presented by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "The COVID condition has made one thing very clear to millions of consumers age 50 and older," explains Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance organization. "Should they ever require long-term care, they want to receive that [PR.com]

CompuData Selected as Bob Scott’s VAR Stars 2020

CompuData honored for accomplishments in the field of midmarket financial software as one of the Bob Scott’s VAR Stars for 2020. [PR.com]

Release 66 of Digital HRMS is Out Now

The Digital Group (T/DG) announced the Release 66 of Digital HRMS this month, which brings another set of updates. Digital HRMS is a HR Software product developed by T/DG and this new release focuses on new functionalities added to the Recruitment and Conference Room Booking, along with a few other modules. The Digital HRMS team has been consistently putting an effort towards launching new updates and on the introduction [PR.com]

Chantilly Basement Remodeling Contractors List Basement Remodeling Trends

Monumental Contractors, a Chantilly basement remodeling contractor, recently released a blog listing out all of the top basement remodeling trends in Northern Virginia in 2020. The article highlights the most popular trends in home basement remodeling this year that their company has experienced with clients. [PR.com]

Ohio Inventory Professional Achieves Appraisal Examiner Certification

The National Inventory Certification Association congratulates member Gina Wagner for achieving the designation of Certified Appraisal Examiner. [PR.com]

Zoom Marketplace Now Features Rewards App Powered by LoyaltyMatch

Loyalty Platform Enables Rewarding of Zoom Meetings and Webinars Attendees [PR.com]

Fontasa Memory Systems Signs Distribution Agreement with New Yorker Electronics

Agreement Establishes Highly Certified Distributor New Yorker Electronics as Preferred Supplier of Advanced Solid State Memory Systems [PR.com]

PARTTEAM & OEMKIOSKS Presents CASHARMOUR, a System That Automates All Payment and Receipt Processes

CASHARMOUR is an automatic payment management system. [PR.com]

Company Offers Cost Support for Eligible COVID-19-Related Organizations

The CarePrecise LLC database of U.S. healthcare providers is available at cost reductions of up to 50% to organizations engaged in COVID-19 response. The database of all U.S. healthcare providers offers the ability to contact healthcare providers via multiple channels, including postal mail, telephone, fax, and email, and is used to research care availability by geographic area. [PR.com]