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Steven B. Orr, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

NEW YORK, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven B. Orr, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Orthopedist for his superb work at RYC Orthopedics.

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  • NEW YORK, March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven B. Orr, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Orthopedist for his superb work at RYC Orthopedics.
  • As an Orthopedist specializing in Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopedics, Dr. Orr is highly respected in his field.
  • From a formative age, Dr. Orr grew interested in hand surgery due to his love of piano playing.
  • He also garnered inspiration from his father, an accomplished ENT, who gave his son a collection of scrub caps to use for surgery.

Steven B. Orr, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Steven B. Orr, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Orthopedist for his superb work at RYC Orthopedics.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Steven B. Orr, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Orthopedist for his superb work at RYC Orthopedics.
  • He specialized in hand and upper extremity surgeries, including conditions of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow.
  • From a formative age, Dr. Orr grew interested in hand surgery due to his love of playing the piano.
  • He also garnered inspiration from his father, an accomplished ENT, who gave his son a collection of scrub caps to use for surgery.

Moderna Announces Positive Data from Phase 2 Study of mRNA VEGF-A Therapeutic in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery

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Monday, November 15, 2021

Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines today announced positive data from the AstraZeneca-led Phase 2 (EPICCURE) study evaluating the use of an mRNA therapeutic that encodes for vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) (AZD8601) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

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  • Moderna, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines today announced positive data from the AstraZeneca-led Phase 2 (EPICCURE) study evaluating the use of an mRNA therapeutic that encodes for vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) (AZD8601) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
  • In the study of 11 patients, seven were treated with AZD8601 VEGF-A mRNA and four received placebo injections.
  • mRNA is a compelling therapeutic modality because of its ability to act locally and transiently, while driving dose-dependent protein expression.
  • The Phase 2 study of AZD8601 is being conducted by AstraZeneca and is evaluating safety and tolerability in patients with chronic heart failure.

Martin Skie, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, November 12, 2021

With over 25 years of experience, Martin Skie, MD, is a respected Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in hand and wrist surgery.

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  • With over 25 years of experience, Martin Skie, MD, is a respected Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in hand and wrist surgery.
  • He treats traumatic wrist injuries, deformity following forearm and distal radius fractures and elbow instability, and other hand and wrist issues.
  • Dr. Skie is additionally the Chief of the Division of Hand and Microsurgery, and a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Toledo.
  • Remaining abreast of developments in the Orthopedic Surgery field, Dr. Skie is a member of the ABOS, ASSH, and AMA.

Exploding Kittens Announces Relaunch of Fan-favorite ‘Happy Salmon’

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Today, Exploding Kittens , the hit tabletop game creator, announced the relaunch of popular, fast-paced card game, Happy Salmon, recently acquired from North Star Games.

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  • Today, Exploding Kittens , the hit tabletop game creator, announced the relaunch of popular, fast-paced card game, Happy Salmon, recently acquired from North Star Games.
  • Designed by Quentin Weir and game developer Ken Gruhl, who has since joined the Exploding Kittens team as a Senior Game Designer, the company has re-released Happy Salmon with an Exploding Kittens twist, featuring completely new artwork and an updated look.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211109005399/en/
    Exploding Kittens, the hit tabletop game creator, announced the relaunch of popular, fast-paced card game, Happy Salmon, recently acquired from North Star Games.
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    Happy Salmon is a perfect example of the types of games Exploding Kittens is looking to acquire, said Elan Lee, Co-Creator and CEO of Exploding Kittens.

Smaller, lighter 'smart' glove designed to stabilize a wider range of hand tremors

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Monday, October 4, 2021

People with hand tremors can face challenges eating, drinking, dressing, writing and using a cell phone or computer, along with many other activities in their personal and professional lives.

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  • People with hand tremors can face challenges eating, drinking, dressing, writing and using a cell phone or computer, along with many other activities in their personal and professional lives.
  • Studies show that 30 per cent of people with tremors lose their jobs or retire early because of their condition.
  • In the U.S., where an estimated 10 million people live with Essential Tremor, the annual cost burden of the disease is $142.7 billion.
  • A Steadi-One enthusiast, who says the original glove has been "a real life-changer," Kirkconnell is "amazed" by Steadi-Two.

Thermaltake and Studio F. A. Porsche Announce a Design Collaboration on the ARGENT E700 Real Leather Gaming Chair

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

The new ARGENT E700 Real Leather Gaming Chair is also an excellent fit for the working professional.

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  • The new ARGENT E700 Real Leather Gaming Chair is also an excellent fit for the working professional.
  • "The new ARGENT E700 Real Leather Gaming Chair is more than just a gaming chair our goal was to find the perfect balance of refined ergonomics, convincing comfort, and outstanding aesthetics.
  • "We are excited to have collaborated with Studio F. A. Porsche to develop a highly refined and expertly executed gaming chair the ARGENT E700 Real Leather Gaming Chair draws inspiration from the comfort & luxury of top-tier sports car seats and combines it with the multi-functionality of a professional gaming chair.
  • This versatile real leather gaming chair is perfect for the modern office, gaming room, and home space, "says Kenny Lin, Thermaltake Founder & CEO.

'It's Only a Wrist Sprain' Often Understates Actual Injury

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Monday, September 20, 2021

Delays in care may result in further wrist damage and ultimately affect a patient's quality of life.

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  • Delays in care may result in further wrist damage and ultimately affect a patient's quality of life.
  • In fact, statistics show that, across all age groups, the upper limbs are generally more susceptible to injury in a fall.
  • "Severity of injury depends on the force of the blow to the wrist joint and the extent to which the wrist is bent backwards."
  • Introduce simple wrist exercises to a warm-up routine before engaging in sports, particularly those involving repetitive wrist motion like tennis and golf.

Steven B. Orr, MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 3, 2021

NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven B. Orr, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Orthopedist for his superb work at RYC Orthopedics.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven B. Orr, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Orthopedist for his superb work at RYC Orthopedics.
  • He specialized in hand and upper extremity surgeries, including conditions of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow.
  • From a formative age, Dr. Orr grew interested in hand surgery due to his love of playing the piano.
  • He also garnered inspiration from his father, an accomplished ENT, who gave his son a collection of scrub caps to use for surgery.