ProfNet Experts Available on Opioid Epidemic, Tick Removal, More

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EXPERT ALERTS

• Eating Disorders: Treatment and Recovery
• Breast Cancer Detection
• States Have Powerful Tools in Opioid Epidemic Lawsuits
• Tips for Tick Removal This Summer
• Are People Who Are Perpetually Offended Suffering from a Mental Disorder?

MEDIA JOBS

• M&A Reporter – Mergermarket (NY)
• West Coast Correspondent – The Independent (CA)
• Reporter – Debtwire Middle Market (NY)

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

• 7 Rules for Creating a Successful Lead Generation Form for Your Blog
• Successful Women in PR: Leaning In & Climbing Up
• Blog Profiles: Tiny-House Blogs

EXPERT ALERTS:

Eating Disorders: Treatment and Recovery
Dr. Steven Crawford
Co-Director
The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, yet only 10% of those affected receive care. Over the past 10 years, boys and young men have become the fastest growing demographic with an eating disorder. New studies show social media and peer influence have become a potential cause for males developing an unhealthy body image. Although more males are being diagnosed with an eating disorder, girls are still 2.2 times more likely to get help, and the stigma continues to prevent males from seeking treatment from a medical professional. As this number continues to grow, it is important that we educate others about the common signs.
Dr. Crawford is available to speak about the different types of eating disorders impacting men in the U.S., including binge eating, restrictive eating and common warning signs for parents and friends to watch for: "It's important to know that treatment works and recovery is possible. Helping someone on the road to recovery can start by checking in with compassion and letting a friend or family member know that you're there to help."
Website: www.eatingdisorder.org
Contact: Jordan Baker, [email protected]  

Breast Cancer Detection
Judith K. Wolf, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Provista Diagnostics
"Ambiguous results are common in the millions of women who undergo breast cancer screening, especially for women with dense breasts. Mammograms and other imaging tools don't always provide a clear picture, leaving next steps uncertain for women and their clinicians. These challenges can mean a missed diagnosis and missed opportunity to treat breast cancer at the earliest possible stage. Uncertainty can also lead to over-diagnosis and over-testing, including potentially unnecessary biopsies. Many women who receive abnormal results are put on a six-month wait, which can create stress and anxiety. Research shows that a multi-protein biomarker blood test, in addition to mammography, provides clarity so clinicians can better identify which women need biopsies and additional imaging – and allow women without cancer to avoid it."
Dr. Wolf is available to speak about early detection of breast cancer, how a protein-based blood test can enhance clinical decision-making following unclear or inconclusive screening results, and how it can reduce unnecessary biopsies by up to 67 percent.
Website: https://www.provistadx.com
Contact: Jessica Schultz, [email protected]  

States Have Powerful Tools in Opioid Epidemic Lawsuits
Kent Sullivan
Attorney
Jackson Walker LLP, Austin, Texas
"I expect a significant wave of lawsuits against the companies and organizations connected with the spread of powerful prescription opioid drugs. States will be very tempted by the significant potential damages that may be awarded in court to try to recoup some of the costs of treatment. There is, of course, a way to successfully defend these cases, but at the beginning, state governments have a huge advantage under Medicaid fraud and consumer protection statutes. You have a huge hammer over these companies' heads, and they can be at risk of losing more than actual damages. The damages are often multiplied if you're found liable, and the states can often recover attorneys' fees. As government healthcare has expanded, so have anti-fraud actions by states. These lawsuits are not part of the traditional private party litigation framework, where the burden of proof is higher. In many cases, the defendants consider settling to avoid the significant risk and high cost of litigation."
Sullivan was chief deputy AG to then-Attorney General Greg Abbott in Texas and led the reorganization and expansion of the AG's Civil Medicaid Fraud section.
Contact: Kit Frieden, [email protected]  

Tips for Tick Removal This Summer
Amanda Roome
Ph.D. Student
Binghamton University
Roome, a doctoral student at Binghamton University, co-authored research papers on Lyme disease and ticks, and is available to discuss ticks, tick removal, Lyme disease, etc.: "Put your clothing in the dryer on high for at least 30 minutes. Ticks need moisture to survive, and the drier will kill them (just a washing machine may not)."
Website: www.binghamton.edu
Contact: John Brhel, [email protected]  

Are People Who Are Perpetually Offended Suffering from a Mental Disorder?
Dr. Frieda Birnbaum
Research Psychologist, Psychoanalyst
"A person who is perpetually offended (by a wide range of things) may indeed be suffering from a mental disorder, and one of them may be narcissism. Narcissistic individuals feel only their perspective matters, so anything that challenges their beliefs can be a quick means to an emotional provocation. Perpetually offended individuals may also be suffering from low self-esteem or have an intolerance for others. Perpetually offended individuals may also seek to dominate and control others. There's an old expression, 'Don't let them get the best of you.' People can experience external stimuli that is the antithesis of their internal values and yet not surrender their happiness and well-being to it. We always have the power to choose our reactions. For individuals who are currently offended all the time but seek to change themselves, one of the first things I recommend they do is learn to laugh (especially at yourself) more often. Laughter is incredibly empowering. Also, gaining a wider perspective on the world and having greater acceptance for others can have a profound impact on your well-being."
Based in the New York metro area, Dr. Birnbaum is author of "Life Begins at 60: A New View on Motherhood, Marriage, and Reinventing Ourselves." She's an expert on depression, women's issues, and attaining happiness.
Contact: Ryan McCormick, [email protected]  

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• SUCCESSFUL WOMEN IN PR: LEANING IN & CLIMBING UP. There have been countless studies and think pieces published recently about the number of women in PR and their role in the field. Across the board, public relations is a field dominated by women and they're found at every level in the office — but the numbers dwindle as soon as you hit the top. This can be found from the smallest agencies to the largest corporations. So, we decided it was time to recognize and celebrate the women who have made it to the top — and gain their insight on how they got there. Together we can recognize and celebrate some of the wonderful and successful women in public relations: http://prn.to/2t2voBS

• BLOG PROFILES: TINY-HOUSE BLOGS. Each week, PR Newswire's Audience Relations team selects an industry/subject and profiles a handful of sites that do a good job with promoting and contributing to the conversation. This week, they look at tiny-house blogs: http://bit.ly/2tmuMGz  

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