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American Council of the Blind (ACB) Wins Nationwide Disability Rights Class Action Against Quest Diagnostics for Use of Inaccessible Touch Screen Kiosks

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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Beginning in 2016, Quest Diagnostics began to install self-service kiosks at its Patient Service Centers, which allow patients to, among other things, check in for phlebotomy appointments in a private and independent manner.

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  • Beginning in 2016, Quest Diagnostics began to install self-service kiosks at its Patient Service Centers, which allow patients to, among other things, check in for phlebotomy appointments in a private and independent manner.
  • The Court ruled in favor of ACB and a nationwide class of blind and low vision Quest patients.
  • "Self-service kiosks are being used more and more in many aspects of daily public life," said Dan Spoone, Executive Director for the American Council of the Blind.
  • This litigation has been led by ACB's counsel at Nye Sterling Hale Miller and Sweet and at Handley Farah & Anderson.

Diadem SpA Announces Exclusive U.S. Licensing Agreement with Quest Diagnostics for Its AlzoSure® Predict Alzheimer's Disease Prognostic Technology

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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MILAN and SECAUCUS, N.J., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diadem SpA, (Diadem), a company developing one of the first blood-based tests for the early and accurate prediction of clinical progression to Alzheimer's disease (AD), today announced that it has formed a strategic collaboration with Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the nation's leading provider of diagnostic information services, designed to improve access to high quality blood tests for evaluating the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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  • Under terms of the agreement, Diadem has licensed exclusive U.S. rights to the intellectual property of its AlzoSure® Predict blood-based prognostic technology to Quest for the purpose of developing, validating and marketing a laboratory-developed test service for providers and patients in the U.S. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
  • "Reliable, convenient and affordable blood tests are essential to the identification of AD risk in early stages, when interventions hold the greatest potential to slow disease progression," said Kathleen Valentine, Vice President and General Manager, Neurology, Quest Diagnostics.
  • Quest Diagnostics has a long-standing history of advancing diagnostic innovation in the field of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.
  • The company continues to explore the potential of other biomarkers for assessing AD risk that may complement its existing portfolio.

Property Pros Clinches Multiple Wins at the Quest for the Best Awards

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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The annual awards, which focus on community favorites determined by popular vote, have seen Property Pros dominate in several categories.

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  • The annual awards, which focus on community favorites determined by popular vote, have seen Property Pros dominate in several categories.
  • In their debut year, Property Pros secured two notable victories, winning Best Home Remodeler and Best Handyman Service.
  • This year, Property Pros has once again emerged triumphant by claiming awards in various categories, demonstrating their consistent commitment to excellence.
  • The 2023 Quest for the Best Awards saw Property Pros secure an impressive collection of accolades, including:
    Best Handyman Service: A testament to their versatile and reliable handyman services.

Invitae Appoints Dr. David Sholehvar as Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Invitae (NYSE: NVTA), a leading medical genetics company, today announced the appointment of veteran healthcare leader David Sholehvar, M.D., as chief operating officer, effective November 13, 2023.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Invitae (NYSE: NVTA), a leading medical genetics company, today announced the appointment of veteran healthcare leader David Sholehvar, M.D., as chief operating officer, effective November 13, 2023.
  • "I'm excited to welcome Dr. Sholehvar to the Invitae leadership team.
  • His extensive general management experience in both large and small healthcare companies, as well as global functional leadership in sales, marketing, strategy and innovation will be an enormous benefit to Invitae as we continue our focus on operational excellence and innovation," said Ken Knight, president and chief executive officer of Invitae.
  • From 2017 to 2020, Dr. Sholehvar served as chief executive officer for Dynex Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of laboratory instruments and associated consumables and accessories, where his focus was transforming Dynex's business model.

Flash News: OKX Wallet Launches Cryptopedia Season 8, Offering Up to USD100,000 in ZETA for Users Completing ZetaChain-Based Quests

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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OKX Wallet Launches Cryptopedia Season 8, Offering Up to USD100,000 in ZETA for Users Completing ZetaChain-Based Quests

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  • OKX Wallet Launches Cryptopedia Season 8, Offering Up to USD100,000 in ZETA for Users Completing ZetaChain-Based Quests
    OKX Wallet today partnered with ZetaChain and its ecosystem projects Eddy Finance , zkMe , Desig , Project Twelve and LENX to launch season 8 of Cryptopedia, a learn-to-earn platform, giving users who complete ZetaChain-based tasks the chance to receive up to US$100,000 worth of ZETA and potentially earn additional rewards.
  • ZetaChain is a decentralized EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain with built-in cross-chain interoperability that connects all blockchains, including non-smart contract chains like Bitcoin and Dogecoin.
  • To participate in Season 8 of Cryptopedia, users simply need to:
    Download the OKX App or ensure that the app's version is 6.27.0 or higher.
  • ZETA is the native coin of ZetaChain and one of the first coins to be issued natively across multiple chains.

Unlock the Mysteries of "Tombs of Fortune" P2E RPG Game: Exclusive Launch Details Revealed

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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For those eager to secure their place in this epic adventure, "Tombs of Fortune" offers a limited-time whitelist minting opportunity.

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  • For those eager to secure their place in this epic adventure, "Tombs of Fortune" offers a limited-time whitelist minting opportunity.
  • Participants can mint up to 3 NFTs each at the exclusive WL price of $30 per NFT.
  • The WL minting period lasts only one hour, ensuring that only the swiftest adventurers claim their spot.
  • "Tombs of Fortune" has a grand vision to create a thriving ecosystem, connecting with other projects and building bridges between them.

Poolz Finance Unveils ‘Poolz Boost’ Quest-to-Earn Platform: A Seamless Transition from Web2 to Web

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Poolz Finance Unveils ‘Poolz Boost’ Quest-to-Earn Platform: A Seamless Transition from Web2 to Web

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  • Poolz Finance Unveils ‘Poolz Boost’ Quest-to-Earn Platform: A Seamless Transition from Web2 to Web
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Poolz Finance proudly announces the launch of ‘Poolz Boost’, a Quest-to-Earn platform designed to revolutionize the campaign system in the cryptocurrency and NFT space.
  • ‘Poolz Boost’ addresses this by rewarding users for every task they complete, ensuring that crypto and NFT projects receive the exposure they need.
  • The Web2 advertisement industry, while expansive, has been plagued with challenges, including breaches of privacy, costly campaigns, and low data protection.

Bitcoin Bonuses and a Blackjack Quest at Juicy Stakes Casino!

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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And that awesomeness is helped no end by Juicy Stakes Casino , who are hitting you with three thrilling offers this week.

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  • And that awesomeness is helped no end by Juicy Stakes Casino , who are hitting you with three thrilling offers this week.
  • First item on the agenda this week, Juicy’s famous Blackjack Quest – your opportunity to earn a super $75 simply by playing Blackjack 21.
  • John Murphy, manager of Juicy Stakes Casino, said: “What a week to be a Juicy Stakes Casino player, with up to 300 Free Spins available courtesy of our Bitcoin and Lightning Bitcoin bonuses.
  • “Don’t worry if you don’t use crypto though – our online offers are for everyone, just like our famous Blackjack Quest.

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS WORKERS IN GEORGIA JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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TUCKER, Ga., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Route service representatives at Quest Diagnostics in Tucker have voted to join Teamsters Local 728.

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  • TUCKER, Ga., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Route service representatives at Quest Diagnostics in Tucker have voted to join Teamsters Local 728.
  • "Health care workers like those at Quest Diagnostics make companies successful, while also providing critical care to their communities," said Jason Lopes, Teamsters Health Care Director.
  • These 52 workers serve as ambassadors for Quest Diagnostics and provide essential service work, such as transporting and sorting specimens and assisting with patient results.
  • "I voted yes to join the Teamsters union to demand that our employer treat us with dignity and respect in the workplace," said Boris Dickens, route service representative at Quest Diagnostics in Tucker.

Clique Games Announces the Launch of "Undead Quest" - A Groundbreaking VR Roguelite Wave Shooter

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clique Games is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of "Undead Quest," an innovative VR roguelite wave shooter developed by Theia Games. Gamers around the world can dive into this unique adventure starting on October 26th, 2023, on AppLab.

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  • FORT WAYNE, Ind., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clique Games is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of "Undead Quest," an innovative VR roguelite wave shooter developed by Theia Games.
  • Gamers around the world can dive into this unique adventure starting on October 26th, 2023, on AppLab.
  • "'Undead Quest' combines magic, alchemy, and reflexes--offering players a dynamic, ever-evolving experience that is sure to keep them on the edge of their seats."
  • Waylon Fisher, COO of Clique Games, expressed his excitement for the release, stating, "We are excited to introduce 'Undead Quest' to the VR gaming community.