Ergotron, a global movement company that builds environments that help people thrive, announced the launch of its Thermal Imaging Cart with Onboard Power designed to quickly detect a temperature in spaces where groups of people gather. As employers slowly start to bring their teams back to work, businesses gradually begin to reopen, and educators weigh their options for the upcoming school year, safeguarding public health is a top priority. Thermal imaging technology brings body temperature measurement wherever it’s needed to support efforts to maintain healthy communities.

Ergotron’s Thermal Imaging Cart provides total flexibility. The cart’s open architecture allows for customers to mount their thermal imaging camera of choice* facing forward or backward depending on the application or to accommodate privacy considerations. The easy-to-clean mobile cart is compact and fits in small spaces so it can travel to wherever it’s needed. Optional accessories like a sani-wipes holder make disinfection simple and the onboard LiFe battery technology provides a safe and reliable charge.

“We developed the Thermal Imaging Cart based on a need we recognized in our customers and in the marketplace,” said Megan Nightingale, general manager, industrial, education and new markets at Ergotron. “As we navigate this new world we’re in, we’ve seen a huge demand for thermal imaging solutions. Our cart fits a variety of thermal imaging cameras and we’re excited to introduce this solution to support employers, businesses and educators as they work to keep their populations healthy.”

In addition to the Thermal Imaging Cart with Onboard Power, a Thermal Imaging Cart with Hot Swap Power is also available to order. Hot swap power, with Ergotron’s innovative LifeKinnex™ Technology, allows for uninterrupted workflows. These carts can be ordered from resellers globally. For more information, visit ergotron.com or call 888-743-1999.

* Camera, monitor and other equipment sold separately. Ergotron does not manufacture, sell or endorse any thermal camera. Mobotix® is a registered trademark of Mobotix AG Corporation.

About Ergotron

Ergotron, Inc. is a global company focused on improving how people work, learn, play and care for others. Using human-centered design principles and the technology of movement, Ergotron builds solutions that help people thrive in healthcare, education, contract furniture and general office environments. Its custom solutions group develops innovative products for leading global companies in a variety of industries.

Over nearly four decades, the company has earned more than 200 patents and established a growing portfolio of award-winning brands including WorkFit®, CareFit, LearnFit and JV. Ergotron is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a global sales and marketing presence in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. All products are designed in the United States and produced in Ergotron’s facilities in St. Paul and China.

RESTORE Orthopedics & Spine Center today announced the acquisition of the revolutionary EOS® imaging System, the first technology capable of providing full body 2D/3D images of patients using low-dose radiation. RESTORE is the only private practice orthopedic clinic in California offering the EOS® technology.

Developed based on Nobel Prize-winning research, the EOS® system is a unique combination of low-dose X-ray imaging technology, software and services used throughout treatment for skeletal conditions, particularly those affecting the spine, hip and knee. Patients receive a radiation dose that is two to three times less than a general X-ray and 20 times less than basic CT scans. Reducing radiation exposure reduces the risk of future cancers, particularly in children with deformities that require frequent imaging.

In addition to low-dose radiation, EOS® technology provides highly accurate images that are consistent in scale, with no magnification or distortion. In less than 20 seconds, an EOS® exam simultaneously captures two full body, weight-bearing images of the skeletal system that can be processed with the system’s SterEOS® software to produce a 2D or 3D model of the patient’s spine or lower limbs. These models provide precise anatomical detail to better assist doctors in diagnosing, treating and monitoring patients with spine disorders.

The models also help educate patients and families so they can make informed treatment choices. Dealing with spine deformities and disorders can be challenging, especially for parents making decisions for their children. RESTORE offers personalized attention for every patient, including various conservative treatment options, and considers education an essential element of its approach to compassionate, lifelong care. The EOS® system complements this approach by allowing low-dose scanning and 3D images to review patient progress and determine next steps.

“Each life is valuable and deserves access to safe, state-of-the-art medical care,” said Samuel Bederman, MD, PhD. “The RESTORE team is extremely excited to offer the cutting-edge EOS® technology to patients in our community and throughout the region,” added CEO, Gregory Carlson, MD.

About RESTORE Orthopedics & Spine Center

Opening in 2015, RESTORE is a full service orthopedic clinic offering unmatched care, safety and experience for all orthopedic conditions in one convenient location.

For a lot of people, a visit to a chiropractor is a necessity only when they get twisted and can’t walk or turn their heads. In reality, though, you may not even know there’s a problem with your spine until to get to a specialist. Headache and neck pain, even knee pain can be caused by a small dislocation.

Finding a great specialist is the key to a healthy posture and ache treatment. Dr. Lev Kalika, for example, is one of the best NYC chiropractors . You can visit him and improve Still hesitating? Here are 5 great reasons to plan your visit to a chiropractor.

Reason #1: Improved Posture
Most people have improper posture due to their sedentary way of life or overusing the phone. One improper curve will lead to another, and soon enough, you’ll start feeling pain or notice you don’t look well.
A professional chiropractor can fix this issue, and if you add special exercises, the result won’t make you wait for a long time.

Reason #2: Immune System Boost
They say all diseases come from nerves. Stressful job, problems at home, personal crises, an occasional angry client crushes your nervous system, so the main focus of your brain is to calm down and do damage control. Because of that, all the other functions, including the digestion and immune system, have much less attention.

Reason #3: Stress Relief
When your spine isn’t aligned properly, it can cause physical and mental stress. You’ll feel pain in different parts of the body that do not give you a direct connection to spine problems. A chiropractor will align you correctly and relieve stress immediately. And in the long run, such visits will reduce stress considerably.

Reason #4: Mood Improvement
Your nervous system is under a lot of stress when you’re in pain. And if you’re not, there are surely other factors that contribute to stress. A visit to a specialist won’t fix the latter, but the chemicals in your body will return to normal indicators once you can move freely and receive a nice warming massage.

With time, you’ll notice a major mood improvement and stress-resistance.

Reason #5: Better Sleep
Can’t find a comfortable sleeping position? Waking up in the middle of the night due to pain? Find an expert in chiropractic and they will work towards reducing pain and stress, giving you a chance for a good night’s sleep. As a result, your overall condition will improve due to sufficient sleep, and every day will become healthier and happier.

Visiting a chiropractor regularly, you can improve overall health, make sure the blood flow is nice in all parts of the body, and get rid of the pain. It’s crucial, though, to find a certified professional that you can go to at any time convenient for you. Pay attention to the location and specialty of a doctor you’re choosing. And follow their recommendations precisely to be healthy and feel freedom when moving around!

RENOLIT announced its participation in the serie A funding round of the Munich-based start-up Kumovis, the developer of the world’s first unique 3D printer integrated in a clean room integration, together with SOLVAY and the two seed investors the High-Tech Gründerfonds and Ffilipa Venture Capital. RENOLIT became as such the unique strategic healthcare investor of KUMOVIS

“This investment is a further major step for RENOLIT Healthcare fostering its innovative dynamics towards health together with partners, by reinforcing its presence in polymer based healthcare devices with new innovative technologies and devices, as well as new business models”, confirms Thomas Sampers heading RENOLIT Healthcare.

“The launch of the Kumovis R1 3D printer in 2019 pushed additive manufacturing with medical polymers to the next level regarding mechanical properties, aesthetic, reproducibility and usability. We are convinced that partnership with RENOLIT, leader in polymer based medical device components, will strengthen our business case and accelerate the development of Kumovis. The investment will be used to enter new markets, further develop our technology and help to bring 3D printed medical products to the patient”, said Stefan Leonhardt, co-CEO and co-founder of KUMOVIS.

Create decentralized manufacturing capacities
“The flexibility of our 3D printing system, which fulfills all medical manufacturing requirements, is particularly advantageous when it comes to small-series production or patient-individualized products. Thanks to the technology, production can be located at optimal location along the value chain, and in particular right at point of care. This allows the shortening of the supply chain and thus also the time to patient”, adds Dr. Miriam Haerst, also co-CEO and co-founder of Kumovis.

I am looking forward to support the young talented dynamic team of KUMOVIS which I am convinced will benefit of the expertise and competences of RENOLIT in Healthcare”, concludes Pierre Winant, RENOLIT representative in the Board of Directors of the start-up.

About RENOLIT SE
The RENOLIT Group is a globally active specialist for high performance polymer films, sheets and other plastic products. With more than thirty sites and sales units in over twenty countries, and with annual sales of EUR 1,059 billion in fiscal year 2019, the company with headquarters in Worms – around 70 km South of Frankfurt-am-Main – is one of the world’s leading plastics product manufacturers. More than 4,800 employees continue to further developing the knowledge and expertise gained from over seventy years of business.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cigna is making it simpler and more convenient for its customers to access an expanded suite of virtual support services for mental and emotional health.

May marks Mental Health Awareness month and effective today, Cigna’s 14 million customers enrolled in employer-sponsored plans can talk and text with licensed therapists, who are available on-demand. In addition, customers who are facing issues related to anxiety, depression and burnout, and/or who are experiencing substance use or obsessive compulsive disorders, will also have broader access to virtual treatment services through an expanded network of providers.

Almost no one is immune to the emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether you’re on the frontlines, juggling work from home, or in self-isolation,” said Eva Borden, managing director, behavioral strategy and solutions, Cigna. “This is why we’ve accelerated efforts to bring more virtual mental health care options so that customers have easier access to the personalized support they need — at a place and time that works for them.”

Cigna is adding Talkspace to its behavioral provider network for customers seeking a more convenient therapy option. With private messaging (text, voice, and video), Talkspace connects Cigna customers to dedicated licensed therapists who engage daily through a secure app. Customers can also schedule live video sessions based on personal preference.

Cigna is also launching the following virtual care providers in select states to deliver more support for mental health needs for customers:

Anxiety, Depression and Burnout: Through a 12-week app-based program, Cigna customers will receive daily support from licensed clinicians and anonymous peers to treat anxiety, depression and burnout. The program is conducted through Meru Health and is available to customers in Arizona, California, and Colorado.

Substance Use Recovery: Cigna customers can access substance use recovery support by connecting with certified peer support specialists virtually through a partnership with MAP Health Management. Program is available to customers in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Customers who are diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) will have access to NOCD, a treatment program led by a licensed, OCD-trained therapist with live video appointments and support in-between sessions by messaging the therapist and leveraging the platform’s digital tools. Program is available to customers in California, Michigan, and North Carolina.

All of these virtual services will be available through Cigna’s outpatient behavioral health coverage, subject to benefit plan cost share.

Cigna is also providing supportive resources for all customers, clients and communities for managing anxiety, fear, stress and improving resiliency during COVID-19. For more information, visit Cigna’s COVID-19 resource center.

About Cigna
Cigna Corporation is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and peace of mind of those we serve. Cigna delivers choice, predictability, affordability and access to quality care through integrated capabilities and connected, personalized solutions that advance whole person health. All products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Express Scripts companies or their affiliates, and Life Insurance Company of North America.

Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products including group life, accident and disability insurance. Cigna maintains sales capability in over 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 180 million customer relationships throughout the world.

Lorn and Islands Hospital in Oban, Scotland is set to host a drone delivery trial for National Health Service (NHS) in the country to support Covid-19 response in the UK.

The trial is being conducted by UK-based drone delivery provider Skyports in alliance with Thales, with support from Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

During the trial, delivery drones supplied by unmanned aircraft-maker Wingcopter will be tested for their feasibility to deliver urgent medical cargo, including Covid-19 test kits and personal protective equipment (PPE), between remote medical facilities.

These trial flights will be planned using Thales’ SOARIZON drone operations management platform, which provides digital tools for drone flying operations.

The two-week trial will involve two-way flights between Lorn and Islands Hospital and Mull and Iona Community Hospital in Craignure, which is ten miles away on the Isle of Mull.

This ten-mile journey, which usually takes up to six hours one-way by road and ferry, will be reduced to approximately 15 minutes by drone.

It is expected that the drone delivery service will provide isolated communities with access to tests, while reducing exposure of front-line medical and delivery personnel.

Skyports CEO Duncan Walker said: “Delivery drones are a fast and reliable solution for vital medical supplies. Skyports is proud to assist the NHS in Scotland with their Covid-19 response, helping to provide the essential healthcare that people need in harder-to-reach areas.

“Our trial in Argyll and Bute provides an important short-term response to the current pandemic and lays the foundations from which to grow a permanent drone delivery operation across a network of healthcare facilities around the country.”

As current rules require drones to be flown within visual line of sight of the remote pilot, the drone delivery service trial has required special permission from the Civil Aviation Authority.