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Vinson & Elkins Advises Industrial Development Funding and Oaktree on $1.7 Investment in AI Infrastructure Build-Out
Vinson & Elkins advised Industrial Development Funding (“IDF”) and its affiliates in connection with a $1.7 billion project investment supporting the deployment of Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE: BE) fuel cell technology to provide behind-the-meter power for AI cloud infrastructure in Vineland, New Jersey.
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Among Older Adults
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COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Among Older Adults Supplement 2. Nonauthor Collaborator Statement Supplement 3. Table 1.
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The Friday Five: Five ERISA Litigation Highlights - April 2026
April 3, 2026 Michael Joyce, Amy Kline, Caitlin Strauss Saul Ewing LLP + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: This issue of the Friday Five discusses the Fifth Circuit’s strict approach to review deadlines, a court chiding an administrator for relying on evidence not in the record, a court’s refusal to permit discovery into claims statistics, rescission of a life insurance policy due to misrepresentations in the...
How Trust & Wealth Managers Are Adapting to HNW Family Expectations
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The Friday Five: Five ERISA Litigation Highlights - February 2025 | JD Supra
This month’s Friday Five covers an appellate ruling on a complicated case raising both state and federal claims, an instance of procedural improprieties in the administrative review process informing the court’s substantive benefits decision, an equitable ERISA claim for an administrator’s payment of benefits to an incorrect party, another court refusing to allow equitable ERISA relief for an innocent misrepresentation of benefits, and a court insisting on an orderly process for the review of...
The yield curve impact of government debt issuance surprises and the implications for QT
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The reading room
Below you’ll find recommended reading that the American Habits editor and some of our contributors find interesting and relevant to our work here. The articles below are from outside publications and will be updated periodically. A “new citizenship” to resuscitate civil society, again by Michael S. Joyce. The fraud in “Our Democracy” by Bruce Frohnen. Localism without nostalgia by Adam Smith. United States v.
The Impact of Martial Arts
The Chomp is excited to celebrate Mr. Joyce and his accomplishment, and we all hope it inspires you to take care of yourself, stay motivated, and set goals! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Have you ever been stressed? Have you ever lacked motivation? Have you ever been so frustrated with a situation that you wanted to give up? Have you ever felt threatened by someone and wondered what to do? If you answered yes to any of these questions you should consider practicing a martial art like karate.
The Friday Five: Five ERISA Litigation Highlights - January 2024 | JD Supra
This month’s Friday Five covers cases relating to the enforceability of contractual statute of limitations provisions described as a “labyrinth,” ERISA claims when the carrier allegedly misrepresents benefits, federal courts retaining ERISA jurisdiction following a related state court case, a court excusing an administrator’s regulatory violations under the arbitrary and capricious standard, and a court enforcing the clear terms of a plan relating to when coverage for benefits ends.
Psilocybin Dosage Guide For Microdosing Mommies
Is being a Wine Mom making your head hurt? Trade your “It’s Wine-O-Clock Somewhere” wall clock in for a handful of hallucinogens and join the thousands who’ve become Mommies Who Microdose. Get ready to end parental monotony, increase mental stamina, and enhance your mood.
NASA-PDS/validate: validate v3.5.0-SNAPSHOT
Published December 14, 2023 | Version v3.5.0-SNAPSHOT Software Open Validates PDS4 product labels, data and PDS3 Volumes Software: https://github.com/NASA-PDS/validate/tree/v3.5.0-SNAPSHOT (URL)
NASA-PDS/validate: validate v3.4.0
Published December 14, 2023 | Version v3.4.0 Software Open Validates PDS4 product labels, data and PDS3 Volumes Name Size md5:b62c109772e065a8c4d0303ecc965704 113.9 MB Software: https://github.com/NASA-PDS/validate/tree/v3.4.0 (URL)
From advocacy to early cancer detection
I write widely as a patient advocate and subject matter expert on public policy for the regulation of prescription opioid analgesics in pain medicine. Like many people younger than myself, I also visit many social media platforms almost daily. I am active on these platforms to share recent health care news and to support hope among people who increasingly struggle to find clinicians and pharmacists who will treat their pain by whatever effective means necessary.
nasa-pds-engineering-node/epitome: epitome v3.3.0-dev
Published December 7, 2023 | Version v3.3.0-dev Software Open 1. NASA JPL 2. Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3. Sean Kelly Consulting čÉŹ┬áDemonstration Python package using the PDS template Software: https://github.com/nasa-pds-engineering-node/epitome/tree/v3.3.0-dev (URL)
AI's role in streamlining colorectal cancer screening [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Shrujal Baxi, an oncologist passionate about AI, as we delve into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing colorectal cancer detection while navigating the complexities of prior authorization. Discover how AI streamlines screening, reduces administrative burdens, and enhances patient outcomes in the face of health care policy barriers. Shrujal Baxi is an oncologist.
a nurse's journey of fear
After 32 years working as an ICU nurse, I believed I had developed a strong capacity to confront death alongside my patients. I had become accustomed to the challenging scenarios: co-morbidities, multi-system organ failure, emergency intubations, ventilators, pressers, central lines, art lines, failure-to-thrive cases, code blues, and the grim sounds of ribs cracking during CPR.
Advanced cancer unveiled
It was my first week in the radiation oncology department as a resident. The day had been busy, and most of the consultants and staff had already left the outpatient department (OPD). I was exhausted and famished, with thoughts of dinner dominating my mind. Just as I was beginning to wind down, the physician assistant (PA) rushed in and informed my consultant that a patient from a local hospital required immediate consultation. My mood soured; hunger was the only thing on my mind.
NASA-PDS/validate: validate v3.3.3
Published November 21, 2023 | Version v3.3.3 Software Open Validates PDS4 product labels, data and PDS3 Volumes Name Size md5:e60f42c746672ff26105d767d13097ca 111.8 MB Software: https://github.com/NASA-PDS/validate/tree/v3.3.3 (URL)
A doctor’s perspective on blood cancer
This article is sponsored by Loxo@Lilly, the oncology unit of Eli Lilly and Company. In this special sponsored episode from Loxo@Lilly, I’m joined by Dr. John Pagel, senior vice president of clinical development and global head of hematology at Loxo@Lilly, to discuss blood cancer — what it is, advancements in research and treatment, and his experience in the field. There are an estimated 1.5 million people in the U.S. living with leukemia and lymphoma, which are types of blood cancer.
NASA-PDS/validate: validate v3.3.1
Published November 15, 2023 | Version v3.3.1 Software Open Validates PDS4 product labels, data and PDS3 Volumes Name Size md5:fb14d39ac2dc74de5181173bde1258a2 111.8 MB Software: https://github.com/NASA-PDS/validate/tree/v3.3.1 (URL)
Encountering a gentle soul amidst stomach cancer
It was the final hour of my shift, and I was cleaning up for my colleague who would be taking over. Glancing at the clock, I decided I could see one of the “easy” fast-track patients just to help offload the board a bit. I figured he wasn’t going to take long, as his complaint on the board was “sore throat.” What I came to find out was that he was being worked up for stomach cancer.
The critical link between America's obesity epidemic and the liver
Obesity has undeniably become the top health issue of our time, with its prevalence and impact on our bodies making headlines across health care and popular media. This isn’t merely a matter of carrying extra pounds; it’s about the multitude of serious health complications that come in its wake. The conversation around obesity often gravitates towards heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.
nasa-pds-engineering-node/epitome: epitome v3.2.0
Published October 27, 2023 | Version v3.2.0 Software Open 1. NASA JPL 2. Jet Propulsion Laboratory 3. Sean Kelly Consulting čÉŹ┬áDemonstration Python package using the PDS template Software: https://github.com/nasa-pds-engineering-node/epitome/tree/v3.2.0 (URL)
NASA-PDS/doi-service: doi-service v2.5.0-dev
Published October 25, 2023 | Version v2.5.0-dev Software Open Service and tools for generating DOIs for PDS bundles, collections, and data sets Name Size md5:857d99711b2bd77f850dcd4b813639a9 1.1 MB Software: https://github.com/NASA-PDS/doi-service/tree/v2.5.0-dev (URL)
nasa-pds-engineering-node/exemplar: exemplar v5.3.0-SNAPSHOT
Published October 25, 2023 | Version v5.3.0-SNAPSHOT Software Open 1. NASA JPL 2. Sean Kelly Consulting 3. Jet Propulsion Laboratory ☕️ Demonstration Java package using the PDS template Software: https://github.com/nasa-pds-engineering-node/exemplar/tree/v5.3.0-SNAPSHOT (URL)
My breast cancer journey: Why mammograms matter
25 years ago, at the age of 42, I had my first mammogram, which was part of my routine checkup. I had no symptoms at the time. I was devastated when the radiologist discovered a shadow in my left breast. To confirm this, a biopsy was scheduled, and indeed, the biopsy confirmed that I had breast cancer. I consider myself fortunate because we caught it early, and there was no involvement of lymph nodes. Following the biopsy, I underwent a surgical lumpectomy.
When mandates fail to protect, science can help
On October 28, 1918, a San Francisco horseshoer named James Wisser urged a street corner crowd to throw away their masks in defiance of a local mask mandate issued a few days before. He was shot twice after resisting a local health inspector’s attempt to force compliance. At that time, most of the medical community believed that cotton gauze masks were useful in slowing infection rates, but dissenting voices felt that the masks had no effect.
NASA-PDS/validate: validate v3.4.0-SNAPSHOT
Published October 17, 2023 | Version v3.4.0-SNAPSHOT Software Open Validates PDS4 product labels, data and PDS3 Volumes Software: https://github.com/NASA-PDS/validate/tree/v3.4.0-SNAPSHOT (URL)
AI is living up to its promise as a tool for radiology
For the last few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been proving itself as an effective tool in breast cancer screening. An ever-growing list of research studies has shown that using AI in mammography can safely and efficiently reduce patient wait times while reducing the pressure on in-demand radiologists. This is significant, as early detection greatly improves patient outcomes and long-term survival. Imagine how much more significant it would be if AI could predict future cancer.
Renewable Energy SmartPod: Climate Week Kicks Off and the Inflation Reduction Act Turns One
Click here to listen to the audio. Climate Week is about to kick off in New York, so Lauren Collins and Michael Joyce, both partners at the law firm of Vinson & Elkins, join the show to talk about what to expect from Climate Week, what kinds of news and announcements they will be keeping an eye on and how the overall conversation about Climate Week — and climate coverage in general — has evolved over the years.
Diversified treatments are needed to fight the increasing threat of liver cancer
Since the mid-1970s, rates for liver cancer have been on the rise. A 2017 study found that liver cancer increased by 75 percent worldwide between 1990 and 2015, with the highest rate increases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia.
The story a cancer survivor and his bond with Lucky the Duck
There is no news that one can hear about oneself that is more dreadful than being told that you have cancer. The mind shuts down for a few minutes. No matter what the doctor is saying, the words do not register. It is like in the movies. The only difference is that the scene passes in the movies, and there is a happy ending. Not in real life. The scene has just begun, and the ending could very well be anything but happy.
Is a PSA test right for me? A urologist answers.
“Should I get a PSA?” It depends. Who is asking, and why? If the question is being asked by a 45-year-old man, the answer is going to be different than if it’s being asked by a 75-year-old. If a primary care clinician is asking, he/she may be confused about current recommendations regarding screening for prostate cancer. The answer is complicated and fraught with bias. Unfortunately, the controversy over PSA screening for prostate cancer still persists after 40 years of experience.
A “new citizenship” to resuscitate civil society, again
Last week, The Giving Review published an article by co-editor Daniel P. Schmidt, a decades-long program-staff executive at Milwaukee’s Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, that likens much of the thinking of Christopher S. Rufo in his new book America’s Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything to that underlying the Bradley Foundation grantmaking program.
Refuse antibiotics to achieve a peaceful death
“If you don’t know how to die, don’t worry; Nature will tell you what to do on the spot, fully and adequately. She will do this job perfectly for you.” – M. Montaigne (1533-1592) In 2021, former U.S. President Bill Clinton was rushed to a California hospital suffering from a urinary tract infection that had developed into sepsis, a life-threatening blood infection.
Michael J. Fox asks: "Am I still me?" in a new documentary – a question many with critical illness face
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie was recently released by Apple TV+ and provides a ringside seat to the daily, formidable challenges facing the actor since he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 30 years ago. There is, of course, tremendous irony in this movie’s title, given Parkinson’s disease, a non-curable neurodegenerative disease that affects well over six million people around the world, denies those afflicted the ability to keep still.
Rhodes V8 Review: Exploring the New Official Rhodes Plugin
There are only a few instruments in history that have received as much acclaim as the famous Rhodes electric piano. A staple in jazz, rock, funk, soul, and countless other genres since its inception in the 60s and 70s, the Rhodes has an iconic sound that is instantly recognizable. In this Rhodes V8 review, we will explore 5 specific categories relating to this plugin: a brief Overview of the plugin, Interface and Controls, Sound Quality, Price and Value, and System Requirements and Compatibility.
Overcoming terminal cancer: a tale of love and resilience
An excerpt from Mirrors and Windows: Reflections on the Journey in Serious Illness Practice. I’m sitting next to Tony in the surgical intensive care unit doing my best to make out what he’s writing. He’s intubated and I’ve just asked him, “what’s the hardest part of all this?” He writes out, “I just don’t understand why I’m not getting better.” This is my first meeting with Tony. There’s a good reason he can’t understand why he isn’t getting better. He’s twenty-four years old. He has terminal cancer.
Removing workflow burdens and improving access for colorectal cancer screenings
After much outcry, UnitedHealthcare announced that they are no longer moving forward with their controversial prior authorization policy that would require members to get approval from the insurance company to receive a diagnostic colonoscopy to detect cancer. Instead, UnitedHealthcare has discussed implementing an alternative: an advanced notification process that would require physicians to collect and submit patient data before performing non-screening and non-emergent colonoscopies.
The surprising link between science and art: lessons from Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo Galilei
Though I studied medicine and was never really a science buff, I remain in awe to this day of algebra, calculus, theoretical physics, and quantum mechanics. I am fascinated by the great Greek mathematicians of yore, from Archimedes to Theaetetus, Euclid, and yes, Pythagoras of Samos, who is also a philosopher and the eponymous founder of Pythagoreanism.
Is obesity really a disease?
Obesity is unquestionably a major risk factor for disease and an increasingly serious societal problem, but is it actually a disease? I would argue that obesity, defined purely by a BMI of >30, is really just a number – an objective finding. In the long-honored tradition of medical science, an objective finding is not a disease, unless it is tied to a pathogenesis.
From never-smoker to lung cancer survivor [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us in this episode as we hear the inspiring story of Alice S. Y. Lee, an emergency physician diagnosed with lung cancer despite being a never-smoker. Discover the unique challenges faced by Asian American female nonsmokers, the importance of early detection, and ongoing studies addressing late diagnoses. Gain valuable insights into treatment options and raising awareness about lung cancer risks.
Remarkable stories of life's fragility and resilience
Allow me to share with you two remarkable stories that unfolded before my very eyes in the course of this past week. The lessons learned resonate deeply within my soul, and it is my hope that they will awaken your true essence. It was June 3rd, a busy Saturday prior to Memorial Day. The atmosphere at home brimmed with excitement as we celebrated my wife’s birthday. After a nice family dinner, we agreed to accompany the birthday girl to her favorite mall on the outskirts of town.
The transformative power of volunteering at the science fair
“Thank you so much for taking the time today and judging,” yet another person said as they approached me, smiling or shaking my hand. “You are welcome,” I said, smiling. It was my pleasure—my genuine internal pleasure. I have been volunteering for schools and children’s education for many years. As I agreed yet again to be a judge, I thought I was helping them: schools, students, the school district… It turned out that, at the end of the day, they were actually helping me.
The inspirational journey of an 82-year-old WWII veteran battling cancer
He was 82 years old when he came into our ER, writhing in excruciating abdominal pain. After an ultrasound and a subsequent CT scan, the devastating diagnosis was revealed—end stage pancreatic and liver cancer. Despite enduring a pain level of 10, he managed to maintain his sense of humor, joking about “biting the bullet.” However, he admitted that the pain had become unbearable.
Columbus Weather: Sunshine and warmer temps for Father's Day weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Saturday morning will start chilly with temps in the 50s. Central Ohio will have plenty of sunshine this afternoon, allowing high temps to reach the low-80s, which is slightly below average for this time of year.
Columbus Weather: Sunshine and warmer temps for Father's Day weekend
Central Ohio will have plenty of sunshine this afternoon, allowing high temps to reach the low-80s, which is slightly below average for this time of year.
Columbus Weather: Sunny, comfortable weekend ahead
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Friday morning will bring a few showers and lingering thunderstorms for SE Ohio. Central Ohio will start mostly cloudy, eventually breaking into a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the mid-70s. We'll have a comfortable evening with temps in the 60s and a mostly clear sky! ALSO | Radar | Maps | View, Share Weather Photos FRIDAY: A mix of clouds and sun. A stray pop up shower possible before midday. Cool. High: 76. SATURDAY: Sunny and comfortable. High 81. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny.
Proposed USPSTF guideline update: Advocating for earlier breast cancer screening at age 40
Pop Quiz: At what age do medical experts recommend women of average risk for breast cancer begin receiving screening mammograms? 40 45 50 All of the above. If you answered “D,” you are correct. Confused? I don’t blame you. Medical societies and independent task forces do not agree on when to begin or end screening mammograms for women at average risk of developing breast cancer. This has led to confusion and frustration. But there is something that we as women can do about it.
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