Press Releases, Science

Psychiatric Times Reports From the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry Annual Meeting

UBM Medica US announces that Psychiatric Times, a leading online community for mental health professionals, reports on the field of addiction psychiatry from the 25th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) in Aventura, Florida. Some highlights from the conference include:

  • Diagnosing and Treating Substance Use Disorders in General Psychiatry: How does the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders fit into the general practice of psychiatry? Dr. Laurence Westreich, President of the AAAP, addresses that question in this podcast.
  • Addictive Disorders: Updates and Findings: Ismene L. Petrakis, MD touches on alcohol use disorders, e-cigarettes, prescription opioid use and abuse, cannabis use, stimulant use, medical marijuana, gambling, and opioid antagonist therapy to prevent overdose.
  • What All Psychiatrists Need to Know About Addictions: Because at least 10% of the US population suffers from a substance use disorder in any given year, the AAAP has expanded its longstanding Board Review Course in Addictions to a more inclusive “Addictions and Their Treatment” course.
  • Special Populations in Addiction Psychiatry: The Elderly and Women Medication misuse and alcohol abuse are a huge problem in the US, and women and the elderly are not exempt. In this Q&A, Louis A. Trevisan, MD touches on the epidemiology, recognition, assessment, and treatment of substance use disorder in these two populations.
  • Adolescent Marijuana Use and Vulnerability for Neuropsychiatric Disorders: An overview of some of the recent scientific data examining the relationship between adolescent marijuana use and later onset of neuropsychiatric disorders.
  • Pharmacogenetics to Predict Treatment Outcome in Substance Use Disorders: This brief communication by Hussam Jefee-Bahloul, MD highlights the importance of genetic predictors and moderators of treatment research in the field of substance use.

Additionally, several prominent psychiatrists presented their expertise in podcasts and videos featured on Psychiatric Times:

  • Treatment for Cocaine Dependence
  • Motivational Interviewing: An Inspirational Overview
  • Effects of Adolescent Marijuana Use on Cognition

Psychiatric Times is the country’s leading psychiatric publication and regularly publishes content on key issues in mental health.

About UBM Medica US
Addressing today’s healthcare information needs, UBM Medica US, delivers strategic, integrated communications solutions and comprehensive reach — online, in print, via custom programs and live events. Improving the effectiveness of healthcare through information and education, UBM Medica US provides unbiased clinical, practical, and business information for physicians, providers and payers resulting in improved quality of care for patients around the world. Through journals, magazines, online communities, live and digital events, and other valuable resources, UBM Medica US also delivers comprehensive communication solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Online communities include CancerNetwork.com, ConsultantLive.com, DiagnosticImaging.com, RheumatologyNetwork.com, OBGYN.net, PhysiciansPractice.com, PsychiatricTimes.com and SearchMedica.com. UBM Medica US is part of UBM Americas which, through a range of aligned interactive environments, both physical and digital – increases business effectiveness for both customers and audiences through meaningful experiences, knowledge and connections.  Headquartered in New York, UBM Americas brings together UBM’s healthcare business, UBM Medica US; UBM Tech’s technology communities, live events and custom services; UBM Canon’s advanced design and manufacturing event, online and print brands; UBM Connect New York’s catering, cruise shipping, contact-center management, and fine, specialty and custom chemical communities; and UBM Mexico’s concrete, construction and hospitality services shows.  For more information, visit www.UBMMedicaUS.com.

About UBM plc
UBM plc is a global events-led marketing services and communications company.  We help businesses do business, bringing the world’s buyers and sellers together at events and online, as well as producing and distributing news and specialist content.  Our 5,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into expert teams which serve commercial and professional communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

December 10, 2014
Press Releases, Stocks, Technology

Cannabis Kinetics Corp. to Launch Re-Branded Monarch America Social Media Strategy

Cannabis Kinetics Corp. (“Cannabis Kinetics” or the “Company”) (pending name change to Monarch America Inc.) is pleased to announce the Company’s plan to launch its re-branded social media presence and strategy.

“Re-branding our established social media presence as Monarch America and implementing an effective pro-active social media strategy will be an important factor to our success going-forward as we communicate our new expanded multifaceted business model, particularly outside the marijuana sector,” stated Eric Hagen, CEO of the Company.  “This integrated social media strategy will engage with our current and potential customers, partners, retailers, distributors, and the investment community to build and maintain a positive image of Monarch America as we launch new exclusive consumer products and brands, potentially expand into new markets across the country, and identify further possible partnerships and targeted acquisitions.”

Hagen concluded, “Our social media friends and followers have the opportunity to receive the latest company news, discuss Monarch America brand products and services, view exclusive photos and videos, and connect with important new product launch information.  We are confident that this coordinated social media strategy will help to build awareness for Monarch America and support the Company’s mission to become an innovative corporate and community leader.”

The Company anticipates providing new website and social media links through its current website www.CannabisKinetics.com over the next 72 hours and in subsequent press releases.

Cannabis Kinetics Corp. (pending name change to Monarch America Inc.) files reports with the Securities & Exchange Commission on EDGAR and anticipates continuing to file such reports.  The Company’s filings can be viewed at www.sec.gov.

December 10, 2014
Business

Chegg Partners with Sports eCommerce Leader Fanatics

Chegg, the Student Hub, today announced that it is teaming up with Fanatics, a leading online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise, to deliver a broad assortment of college gear to more students and recent grads. Through the partnership, officially licensed school-branded apparel will be available for sale through Chegg. The students, parents and recent grads who use Chegg will receive special offers and deals on their favorite merchandise from their schools and alma maters, with Fanatics fulfilling the orders.

“Combining the reach and brand of Chegg with the massive selection and fulfillment capabilities of Fanatics means we’ll be able to deliver more delight to more students, parents and recent grads than ever before,” said Mitch Spolan, EVP of Sales for Chegg. “Students win with better deals and selection, and schools win through wider distribution of their branded and licensed merchandise; and everybody’s happier showing a little more school spirit.”

“We are extremely excited to partner with Chegg to deliver a better shopping experience for college merchandise to millions of current students, along with millions more recent grads who have a strong affinity for their alma maters,” said Brian Swallow, SVP, Strategy and Business Development for Fanatics.

November 4, 2014
Business

Sportsdirect.com Take a Look at Preparing for Bonfire Night

Bonfire night is fast approaching, which means it’s nearly time to get outside and enjoy the fireworks. Leading sports retailer SportsDirect.com is ready for the sights and sounds with a range of quality outdoor equipment.

Celebrating at home is a popular option, and a Fire Starter Kit is ideal to get the proceedings up and running. Priced at an affordable £10.99*, starting a homemade bonfire or setting off those fireworks is easier than ever.

Coats and jackets are essential for keeping out the November cold and ladies’ fleece jackets start from £8* whereas men’s zip jackets are a snip at £6.50*.

Keeping toes toasty is number one on many people’s lists and SportsDirect.com offer boots at a rock-bottom £7.50*. Fingers have not been forgotten, with gloves starting from a handy 99p*.

November 4, 2014
Business

Giants’ Great Willie Mays to Headline Annual Champion Honors Luncheon to Benefit ‘The Barbara Sinatra Center For Abused Children’

Willie H Mays, Jr., “The Say Hey Kid” of major league baseball fame, will return to the Coachella Valley to headline the Annual Champion Honors Luncheon benefitting the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children.  The former New York and San Francisco Giants player and member of baseball’s Hall of Fame will conduct a rare and unforgettable intimate conversation with noted baseball interviewer Marty Lurie as a part of the luncheon program. The Champion Honors Luncheon will be at 11:30 am on January 14, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, CA.

“I am extremely honored to have been invited to appear at the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children Annual Champion Honors Luncheon, and to help out Barbara. Barbara was way ahead of her time on such a sensitive need,” said Mays.

Event Chair Hal Gershowitz also announced that Mr. Gary Hall, a longtime advocate and champion of numerous non-profit agencies in the Coachella Valley will also be honored at the luncheon. Gary Hall is a Senior Vice President with Wells Fargo Bank which will again serve as the presenting sponsor for the event.

“We are delighted Willie Mays is coming to share some outstanding stories of life and baseball with us. Willie has a long history of giving back to children as evidenced by his ‘Say Hey Foundation’ and that fits well with what the Barbara Sinatra Center does in the difference it makes in the lives of the children it serves,” Gershowitz said. “As was evidenced last year when nearly 700 people left our event all saying they had a great time, we are expecting the same kind of entertainment, energy, and surprises at this year’s event,” Gershowitz added.  Bud Selig, Major League Baseball Commissioner keynoted the event last year that was also attended by many MLB owners and former players and members of baseball’s Hall of Fame.

Mays is celebrating his Giants third World Series Championship in the last 5 years.  In 1954, Mays was a 23 year old right fielder with the New York Giants when in that World Series he made what is best known as “the Catch”. Considered by many to be the greatest player in baseball history, he is still revered for the passion he brought to the game.

November 4, 2014
Business

Boston Startup ENERGYbits® Fuels MIT Entrepreneurs and Triathletes: ENERGYbits® CEO Reveals Cutting Edge Science and Insights at MIT

Building a successful startup is like training to be a successful athlete. Both require commitment, endurance, passion and an unrelenting quest to find that elusive edge that helps them win. This Wednesday night,November 5th at 6 p.m., their wish may come true. The MIT Triathlon Club has invited ENERGYbits® Founder and CEO Catharine Arnston to the MIT campus to share her game–changing insights about how to succeed as a startup or athlete. Startups and athletes looking for cutting edge solutions won’t want to miss this. The 6:00 p.m. talk is FREE and open to the public. RSVP’s are required.

ENERGYbits® is a five year-old Boston sports nutrition startup that sells algae tabs to athletes, fitness enthusiasts and busy consumers like entrepreneurs. Algae are the most nutritionally dense food in the world, but until now, its health and energy benefits have been virtually unknown outside of Asia. Thanks to ENERGYbits,® knowledge about algae is finally growing and so is the buzz about ENERGYbits®.

ENERGYbits® is not an overnight success story. As every entrepreneur knows, it takes hard work, passion and commitment to turn their vision into a bonafide success. ENERGYbits® has spent years educating athletes, runners and consumers about the benefits of algae. Their efforts are finally paying off as athletes coast to coast are increasingly selecting ENERGYbits® to fuel their race and improve their game, and entrepreneurs are using them to take their performance to the next level. All without caffeine, chemicals, sugar or gluten.  Endorsements from high-profile athletes like NHL’s Andrew Ference and three-time USA Olympian David Oliver further confirm the buzz about ENERGYbits® algae is real. It’s only a matter of time before the rest of the world discovers what these pros already know: That it works.

November 4, 2014