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Prescribers Should Restrict the Use of Non-FDA-Approved Compounded Bioidentical Hormones, Except for Specific Medical Circumstances

The use of compounded bioidentical hormone therapies (cBHTs) — an increasingly popular approach to relieve symptoms of menopause and male hypogonadism — should be limited to the small number of patients who cannot benefit from an FDA-approved hormone therapy product, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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Industry and Government Should Begin Planning Carbon Dioxide Utilization in Circular Economy, Says New Report

As part of the shift to a net-zero carbon emissions economy, industry and government should begin planning for the deployment of carbon dioxide utilization systems to turn captured CO2 into useful products, such as aviation fuel and aggregates for construction.




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Circle K brings new Godzilla movie to life with limited-edition food lineup

Circle K partners with Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures to bring Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire to life.




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PureCircle clean taste solutions offer sweetness by category

PureCircle's new stevia solutions optimize taste performance and sugar reduction across food and beverage categories.




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Ciranda, Terviva partner to bring Ponova oil to market

Ciranda and Terviva, a regenerative food and ag innovation company, have launched sustainable Ponova oil through a new partnership.  




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Baker Perkins TruBake HiCirc convection oven

The new TruBake HiCirc convection oven launched by Baker Perkins brings higher rates of convection, higher heat flux, and a broader range of product capability than its predecessors. 




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PureCircle receives approval of stevia ingredients from bioconversion

PureCircle will offer three ingredients from bioconversion—Reb D, Reb M, and Reb AM—to food and beverage manufacturers across the European Union.




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Ciranda introduces three new agave- and tapioca-based syrups

The products are aimed at helping snack and bakery producers develop items with less sugar.




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PM Profile: Grundfos launches next generation of circulator pumps

Grundfos announced the launch of the next generation of small circulators for the residential heating market with the introduction of the Grundfos Digital NEXT range — starting with the UPSe 15-58 in late 2022, followed by the release of the new, digital ALPHA 15-58 in early 2023.




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Taco Comfort Solutions high efficiency circulator

The 0018e high-efficiency, Bluetooth-enabled circulator brings a new level of control to residential and light commercial hydronic systems.




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F.W. Webb's hydronic panels, born of circumstance, succeed

Leave it to good old fashioned ingenuity. F.W. Webb recognized an opportunity during the pandemic that resulted in a new revenue stream and an influx of satisfied customers.




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Circulator pump reliability in extreme conditions

On a military base in east-central Alaska — where the average winter temperature is 16° F with lows that fall well below minus 50° at times — dependable, low-maintenance winter heating systems are critical for the active-duty military families and Department of Defense civilians who live on the military post.




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Taco Comfort Solutions ECM circulator pump

Taco Comfort Solutions has expanded its family of easy-to-use, high-efficiency ECM circulators with the addition of the 0026e.




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John Siegenthaler: Variable speed circulators for boiler protection

 All boilers that burn hydrocarbon fuels such as natural gas, propane, oil or wood produce water vapor as a byproduct of combustion.




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PM Profile: Canadian company brings first-ever recirculating shower to U.S. market

RainStick Shower co-founders Alisha McFetridge and Sean McFetridge share a longtime passion for water conservation. In 2019, the two began building the North American Market’s first water circulating shower. Supply House Times Chief Editor Natalie Forster sat down with Alisha McFetridge to dive into RainStick Shower’s backstory and plans for the future.




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Water safety in DHW recirculation

Domestic hot water recirculation system design is a hot topic in our industry, for good reason. 




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Circana releases 2023 New Product Pacesetters

This year marked the 29th iteration of the New Product Pacesetters report from Circana. The 2023 New Product Pacesetters garnered a $6.1 billion in combined year-one sales across food, beverage and nonfood products, which was slightly less than the $7 billion achieved by 2022 Pacesetter sales.




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Circana report shows consumers’ pursuit of well-being

Market research firm Circana released its report “Tapping Into the Global Consumer Well-Being Opportunity,” where it identified ways consumers pursue their well-being across various sectors, including hydration and increased energy.




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Digital printing, user-friendly label equipment support circular economy

As consumer package companies are increasingly designing more products with sustainability in mind, experts note that within the label industry, more companies are recognizing the need for labeling equipment that also supports a circular economy.




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Circana releases mid-year 2024 food, beverage market outlook

Circana, an advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, released new Circana Compass insights, providing a comprehensive update on the 2024 performance of the global retail food and beverage (F&B) industry and an outlook for 2025.




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Labeling materials adapt for a circular future

Within the beverage industry, when it comes to efforts that support sustainability and a circular economy, experts stress the importance of considering how label materials affect the recyclability of packaging.




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Clinical Validation in Dark Pigmented Individuals Finds CIRCUL™ Pulse Oximetry Ring Provides Reliable Oxygen Saturation Readings Addressing Potential Discrimination in Traditional Pulse Oximeters

CIRCUL™ Pulse Oximetry Wearable Technology Demonstrated Statistically Significant Correlation in Delivering Stable Oxygen Saturation Value in Dark-Pigmented Individuals




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ADAP Advocacy Association Circulates HIV Long-Acting Agents Policy, via its Newly Minted ADAP Injectables Advisory Committee

The Future is Now – Welcome to the Age of Injectables




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XpertDox Partners with Lone Star Circle of Care to Optimize Medical Coding Using AI

XpertDox teams up with Lone Star Circle of Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), to improve charge-entry lag, reduce days in accounts receivable, and increase billing and coding efficiency.




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Agriculture Technology Company, Re-Nuble Partners with Circular Materials Company, Cruz Foam to Create First Compostable, Circular Sourced Indoor Growing Media

Indoor growers will have access to a highly engineered, inert, fully-compostable grow media, eliminating food waste, creating an efficient closed-loop agriculture system and alleviating climate-related risks from current industry grow media types.




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Investopia 2024 holds 11 panel discussions exploring investment opportunities in the new economy, technology, circular and creative economy

Urgent need for investment in human capital, education, and infrastructure to address challenges for economic growth highlighted




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Lash Artist Jeannine Konkle Brings Lashtonic by Jeannine to Salon and Spa Galleria Mall Circle in Fort Worth, TX

As a special December promo, new clients can get a full lash set for $75.




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Marquis Who's Who Honors Lisa B. Lewis, BA, BFA, MA, for Expertise in the Circus Arts

Lisa B. Lewis, BA, BFA, MA, has dedicated her career to making circus entertainment available to everyone




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Trips and Ships Luxury Travel Recognized with Prestigious President's Circle Award by Travel Leaders Network for Second Consecutive Year

Trips and Ships Luxury Travel, a distinguished provider of premium and luxury travel experiences, proudly announces its receipt of the prestigious President's Circle distinction by Travel Leaders Network for the second consecutive year.




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Labcon and Polycarbin Partner to Advance a Circular Supply Chain for Laboratory Plastics

US laboratory products manufacturer partners with PolyCarbin to advance circularity in laboratory disposables market.




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Palomaresfany2 Now Accepting New Clients at Salon and Spa Galleria Mall Circle in Fort Worth, Texas

Maria Estefani Cano Palomares provides women's and girls' hair care and styling services, including cuts, wash/blowdry, color, highlights, balayage, permanents, and keratin treatments.




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Commissioner Announces CIGA, WCIRB Appointments

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Tuesday announced two appointments to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau Governing Committee and the California Insurance Guarantee Association board of governors. C. Bryan Little (www.fels.net) …




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WCIRB Actuarial Committee Meets Tuesday

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s Actuarial Committee will review insurer experience reports during a meeting Tuesday. Committee members will discuss the report evaluating insurer experience as of June 30,…




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WCIRB Governing Committee Reviews Bills, Rules, Cases at Next Meeting

The Governing Committee for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau will review pending legislative, regulatory and judicial actions during a Sept. 25 meeting. Committee members will hear reports on the annual…




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WCIRB Promotes Tony Milano to EVP, Chief Actuary

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California on Thursday announced the promotion of Tony Milano to executive vice president and chief actuary. Tony Milano “Tony’s promotion to our Senior Leadership…




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WCIRB Posts Report on COVID Claims

About 15% of COVID-19 claims with medical payments involved treatment for long COVID symptoms, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California reported. More than one in seven COVID-19 claims filed…




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Andrea Coleman to Succeed Bill Mudge as WCIRB President, CEO

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California announced that Andrea Coleman will succeed Bill Mudge as president and CEO next year. Andrea Coleman Coleman’s promotion will take effect Feb. 1,…




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WCIRB Reports Increase in Average Charged Rates

Average charged rates increased in the first six months of 2024, suggesting recent rate declines are flattening, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California said in its latest quarterly…




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WCIRB Posts 2025 X-Mods

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California announced that insurers, agents and brokers can access recently published 2025 experience modifications for policyholders. Insurers, agents and brokers who use WCIRB Connect…




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Federal Court Creates Circuit Split on Liability for Black Lung Benefits

A federal appellate court created a split among the circuits on whether the parent company of a self-insuring coal mine operator can be held liable for black lung benefits owed…




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9th Circuit Establishes LHWCA Compensation for Hearing Loss, Tinnitus

A federal appellate court ruled that an injured longshoreman who has hearing loss in one ear and bilateral tinnitus is properly compensated at the statutory rate. Case: Total Terminals International LLC…




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WCIRB C&R Committee Meeting Nov. 12

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California Classification and Rating Committee is meeting Nov. 12. Committee members will review a draft report investigating the idea of a universal payroll limitation. The…




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WCIRB Webinar to Cover Geographic Differences in Claims

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau will present the findings from its latest study on the variation of claim characteristics in different parts of California during a Dec. 4 webinar. Since…




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Cashier Shot During Robbery Leads to OSHA Fines for Circle K

Federal workplace safety investigators cited Circle K Stores Inc. for failing to provide a safe place of employment after a cashier suffered a serious gunshot injury during a robbery. Two men…




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El diagnóstico y tratamiento tempranos de la enfermedad arterial periférica son esenciales para mejorar los resultados y reducir el riesgo de amputación

Aspectos destacados de la guía: La nueva guía conjunta de la American Heart Association (la Asociación Americana del Corazón) y el American College of Cardiology ofrece recomendaciones para guiar a los médicos en el tratamiento de pacientes con...




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La nueva guía explica en detalle cómo manejar el riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares (ECV) antes, durante y después de una cirugía no cardíaca

Aspectos destacados de la guía: La guía conjunta de la American Heart Association (la Asociación Americana del Corazón) y el American College of Cardiology, que aborda el tratamiento y la evaluación cardiovascular de los pacientes antes, durante y...




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Los medicamentos GLP-1 y SGLT2 pueden reducir el riesgo de que los supervivientes de un derrame cerebral sufran un ataque cardíaco o un derrame cerebral en el futuro

Puntos destacados de la investigación: En un análisis de más de 7000 supervivientes de un derrame cerebral, aquellos que tomaban un agonista del receptor del GLP1 o un medicamento inhibidor del SGLT2 tuvieron un menor riesgo posterior de sufrir un...





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Squared Circle Pit #77 – Justin Whang talks old-school ECW and his favorite wrestlers

Internet sensation Justin Whang enters the Squared Circle Pit. He talks about his favorite wrestlers and metal bands growing up, staying up late to watch ECW, his thoughts on the […]




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Temporary Workers Bill of Rights Scores a Victory in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals

  • The Third Circuit agreed with the lower court that a preliminary injunction was not warranted to block New Jersey’s Temporary Workers Bill of Rights (the “Bill of Rights”) in a challenge by industry groups.
  • The appellate court ruled that the Bill of Rights does not unlawfully burden out-of-state businesses or exceed the state’s police power, and is not unlawfully vague.