Partnership aims to bring purpose-built mobile messaging compliance capture to federal agencies

SAN RAMON, Calif. and WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SnippetSentry, a leading provider of mobile communication compliance solutions, today announced it has entered into a partnership with Knox Systems (Knox), the largest, longest-running federal managed cloud, to pursue Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate Authorization. A rigorous and exclusive U.S. government program, FedRAMP is designed to standardize security assessment and authorization for cloud service offerings, accelerating the adoption of government-grade cloud solutions by federal agencies.

Government agencies are required to preserve mobile communications for records retention, regulatory compliance, audits, investigations, litigation, and eDiscovery. However, most of the compliance tools were built for email and have not kept pace with the evolution of how federal employees communicate. SnippetSentry helps public sector organizations securely capture and preserve business communications across the mobile messaging channels employees already use, including iMessage, SMS, Signal, WhatsApp, and Android Messaging. The service enables agencies to capture communications from familiar, native messaging experiences and deliver those records to their preferred archive, records management, or eDiscovery environment.

"Government agencies should not have to choose between modern communications and effective records compliance," said Eddie Green, CEO of SnippetSentry. "By partnering with Knox to achieve FedRAMP Moderate Authorization, SnippetSentry is making mobile communications capture practical for public sector organizations without forcing employees to abandon the messaging experiences they currently use."

Through its partnership with Knox to pursue FedRAMP Moderate Authorization, SnippetSentry is working to bring its capture and compliance capability, backed by SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications, into an authorized environment federal agencies can adopt with confidence. Knox is guiding SnippetSentry through the FedRAMP Moderate Authorization process, managing the complexity of federal compliance requirements so SnippetSentry can stay focused on its mobile communications capture platform.

"As federal employees leverage modern messaging to communicate and conduct government business, it's critical that their agencies be able to effectively maintain records of those communications as mandated," said Irina Denisenko, CEO of Knox Systems. "By partnering with Knox to pursue FedRAMP Moderate Authorization, SnippetSentry is closing that gap — giving agencies a way to capture the encrypted, everyday conversations their employees already rely on without asking them to change how they work."

To learn more about SnippetSentry's mobile messaging compliance platform, visit snippetsentry.com, and to learn more about obtaining FedRAMP Authorization with Knox, visit knoxsystems.com.

About SnippetSentry

Headquartered in San Ramon, California, SnippetSentry is dedicated to providing comprehensive and secure compliance solutions for mobile messaging app communications. A trusted business partner to organizations in heavily regulated industries, the company helps them achieve effective compliance management and faster growth. Through its dynamic platform and proactive approach, SnippetSentry captures iMessage, Android SMS, and WhatsApp messages, building a comprehensive enterprise record of every message ever sent.

About Knox Systems

Knox Systems operates the largest managed federal cloud, trusted by top agencies and partners across defense and civilian sectors. Built for speed, resilience, and compliance, Knox delivers FedRAMP authorization in 90 days – turning the biggest bottleneck in government IT into the fastest path to modernization. Knox proudly serves Adobe, Celonis, OutSystems, Armis, BigID, and more AI and SaaS providers, accelerating secure innovation across the federal landscape. Learn more at knoxsystems.com.

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Decades in the making, the 406-of-407 signed set represents one of baseball collecting's most extraordinary pursuits

TAVARES, Fla., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The autographed 1952 Topps baseball card collection of lifelong collector and Destiny Family Office Founder and CEO Tom Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP®, has earned recognition as the 2026 PSA Baseball Set of the Year from among more than 157,000 registered baseball sets.

The entire legendary '52 Topps set consists of 407 cards and features some of the most recognizable names in baseball history, including Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays and Yogi Berra. Ruggie has acquired PSA authenticated signatures on 406 of the 407 cards. Card #342, Al Benton, is the final signature standing between Ruggie and completion of a pursuit that has spanned decades.

At the 2026 PSA Set Registry Awards Dinner in Rosemont, Illinois, during the National Sports Collectors Convention, Ruggie's accomplishment was commemorated with the presentation of a one-of-one custom canvas artwork created by artist Murray Henderson honoring the iconic 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle. The piece features an authentic, embedded PSA-authenticated Mickey Mantle cut autograph.

"This recognition means a lot to me," said Ruggie. "It wasn't something I applied for, and I was absolutely surprised when I was notified my set was being honored. I started collecting autographed sports cards five decades ago as a child because I loved the hobby."

Ruggie didn't set out to build an entire signed '52 Topps set. After securing the massive anchor stars of the '52 Topps set, including the iconic Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Jackie Robinson, he looked at his binder and realized how close he was. He decided, "I've come this far. I might as well go for the whole thing."

Finding the remaining players grew increasingly difficult. More than 70 years have passed since the set was first issued, and many of the players died before signed sports cards became an established collecting category. Some signatures are exceptionally scarce.

"Collecting teaches you patience," said Ruggie, whose broader collection spans sports cards, historic memorabilia, original sports art and entertainment artifacts. "Sometimes you have to wait years for the right piece to surface. You have to know what you're looking for and be willing to wait. The pursuit is a big part of what makes collecting exciting and meaningful."

Ruggie's passion for collecting has intersected with his role as CEO of Destiny Family Office. He has been increasingly recognized as a collector who advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth collectors whose passion assets are a meaningful component of their financial portfolio. He is not commenting on the collector experience from the sidelines. He has lived it for decades and understands firsthand both the emotional connection collectors have to what they've built and the increasingly complex considerations that surround a significant collection that has become part of a family's wealth and legacy.

"A great collection is rarely just a group of assets," Ruggie said. "There are memories, relationships and years of pursuit behind it. Building a world-class collection is one challenge. Managing one as part of a family's wealth is another. Passion and financial significance can exist side by side."

For Ruggie, the PSA recognition marks a milestone, but not the end of the story. There is still one card to find. Al Benton, #342.

And the hunt continues.

About Tom Ruggie

Tom Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP®, is Founder and CEO of Destiny Family Office and a lifelong collector of sports cards, memorabilia, original sports art and other significant collectibles. His collecting experience spans five decades and informs his work advising collectors and families at the intersection of collecting, wealth and legacy.

About Destiny Family Office

Destiny Family Office is a multi-family office and independent, SEC-registered investment advisor. Founded by Thomas H. Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP®, InvestmentNews 2025 and 2026 Advisor of the Year for Alternative Investments, Destiny Family Office has put a strong emphasis on providing access to alternative and direct investment opportunities for Qualified Purchasers.

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The new strength training experience pairs heavy weights with heat and intentional programming, offering a complementary way to build strength as [solidcore] continues its national growth

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- [solidcore], the high-intensity, low-impact strength training brand known for its personalized coaching excellence and effectiveness, today announces the launch of [solidcore] ascend: high-intensity, heated, floor-based strength training amplified by a custom weight and resistance station. Designed to complement the brand's signature reformer-based workout, [solidcore] ascend gives clients a new way to build strength while carrying forward the personalized coaching, intentional programming, and commitment to effectiveness that define [solidcore].

The introduction of [solidcore] ascend marks the next evolution of the [solidcore] experience. While each workout differs in how clients train, both are rooted in the same approach to strength: form-first, effective, and personalized. [solidcore] ascend builds on that foundation through a different combination of movement, load, tempo, and heat, creating a distinct but complementary strength training experience.

[solidcore] ascend will launch with Strong50, a 50-minute, full-body class programmed around three trainable qualities: hypertrophy, strength, and power. Strong50 uses prescriptive programming, deliberately varying weights, sets, tempos, and rest to build and preserve muscle, develop strength, and train the body to move quickly and with force. The class takes place entirely on the floor, using a custom weight and resistance station, with a coach who guides clients through weight selection, movement, and tempo. Designed for all fitness levels, Strong50 includes detailed coach cues, exercise demonstrations, modifications, and amplifications to personalize the workout to each client.

"Our clients have always been at the center of how we think about the future of [solidcore]. As we've grown, we've seen an opportunity to meet more of their strength training needs while staying true to what makes this brand distinct. [solidcore] ascend allows us to do exactly that and represents an exciting next chapter in how we continue to evolve the [solidcore] brand," says Bryan Myers, President and CEO of [solidcore].

Strong50 classes are heated to a target of 90 degrees using infrared heat. Infrared wavelengths work at a cellular level to ease inflammation, promote muscle recovery, and optimize blood flow. The heat also supports cardiovascular health by increasing heart rate and, over time, helping the body adapt through improved circulation and heat tolerance.

While the training stimulus differs, [solidcore] ascend is intentionally designed to complement the signature [solidcore] workout. [solidcore] uses slow, controlled movement and sustained tension to build strength, stability, and muscular endurance, while [solidcore] ascend introduces heavier loads, prescribed reps, and varied tempos to develop muscular strength, growth, and power. Across both experiences, training remains core-forward, with the same emphasis on coaching, form, and intentional movement.

The development of [solidcore] ascend was informed by testing and direct client feedback through the [solidcore] Innovation Lab, where the brand explored new training workouts to understand how its community wanted to expand the ways they build strength.

"[solidcore] ascend is inspired by what our clients told us they are looking for in their strength training regimen, while remaining grounded in the personalized coaching, intentional programming, and effectiveness they expect from [solidcore]," says Anne Smith, Chief Commercial Officer of [solidcore]. "We built [solidcore] ascend to complement, rather than replace, the signature [solidcore] workout, giving clients another way to build strength within the [solidcore] ecosystem."

The launch of [solidcore] ascend comes amid continued growth for [solidcore], which has expanded from its first studio in Washington, D.C. in 2013 to more than 180 studios nationwide. The brand continues to scale through a corporate-owned model, allowing [solidcore] to maintain consistency across its programming, coaching, and client experience as it enters new markets. As [solidcore] works toward surpassing 250 studios by 2028, [solidcore] ascend represents another dimension of the brand's next chapter of growth—expanding not only its physical footprint, but the ways clients can build strength within the [solidcore] ecosystem.

[solidcore] ascend will debut at the brand's first dual-modality studio at Manhattan West in New York City in Winter 2026. [solidcore] ascend will also expand into dedicated studios, with additional locations across the country to be announced in 2027.

To learn more about [solidcore] ascend and sign up, visit solidcore.co/ascend. Additional [solidcore] ascend imagery is available HERE.

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[solidcore] is a high-intensity, low-impact strength training brand designed to build mental, emotional, and physical strength that extends beyond the studio. Through slow, controlled movements and sustained tension on a custom-built reformer, [solidcore] workouts push muscles to failure to build strength and endurance while minimizing impact on the joints.

Since its founding in 2013 in Washington, D.C., [solidcore] has expanded to more than 180 studios nationwide, establishing itself as a pioneer in boutique fitness and redefining strength training for every body. For more information, visit www.solidcore.co

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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwind Group, a Manhattan-based real estate private equity firm and debt fund manager, today announced the origination of a $219 million first mortgage construction loan for 100 Wall Street, a 29-story, 463,000-square-foot office building in Manhattan's Financial District. Loan proceeds retired the existing debt on the property and will fund the conversion of floors 2 through 11into 168 residential rental apartments, while floors 15 through 29 are nearly fully leased and will remain as office space.

The conversion is being led by a joint venture between Lloyd Goldman's BLDG and David Werner Real Estate Investments, two highly experienced New York City real estate sponsors. The joint venture acquired the building in July 2024 and quickly advanced the property through planning and predevelopment, which included successful relocations of office tenants from the base of the building into its top floors.

100 Wall Street is an ideal conversation candidate, with efficient floor plates providing optimal spacing between the windows and the building's core and the freestanding nature of the building delivering four sides of natural light and air to the residential units. Additionally, the building already features two distinct elevator banks to allow for separate access points for residential and office tenants. Residents will have access to a full-service amenity package including a pool, fitness center, sports simulator, theatre, and rooftop deck with an outdoor kitchen.

The Sponsor has assembled an experienced project team to execute the conversion. Triton Construction, who alongside BLDG recently completed construction of The Orchard, a 70-story residential skyscraper in Long Island City, will serve as construction manager. Gensler Architecture, Design & Planning, one of the world's largest architects, has been engaged as executive architect.

David Werner, President of DWREI, said, "It was great to have closed this transaction with Ran Eliasaf and Michael Ainbinder of Northwind Group. They have been an excellent partner to DWREI, and their certainty of execution is unparalleled in the marketplace. We're very pleased to be moving ahead with the next phase of 100 Wall Street. Lloyd Goldman and the BLDG team have been terrific partners."

Justin Kleinman, Executive Vice President and COO of BLDG, said, "100 Wall Street is uniquely suited for adaptive reuse, allowing us to create 168 luxury residences while maintaining a Class A office component with best-in-class amenities. We are thrilled to continue our outstanding financing relationship with Northwind Group and this closing represents an important milestone for the project. We appreciate Northwind's continued confidence in the vision at 100 Wall Street."

The loan was originated through Northwind Group's discretionary debt fund platform as part of the firm's ongoing strategy of providing financing for well-located, institutional-quality office-to-residential conversions across New York City and other supply constrained markets.

Ran Eliasaf, Founder and Managing Partner of Northwind Group, commented, "We are pleased to continue our partnership with Lloyd Goldman and David Werner, two of New York's most established real estate investors. We believe 100 Wall Street is an ideal conversion that will deliver 168 much-needed residential units to the city and the fact that the office component is already over 95% occupied and cash flowing is very positive. Great work by our team executing this financing and expanding our initial $95mm pre-development loan into a full construction loan. This is the 8th conversion project we have financed in the city, and we are implementing all experience we have learned as we continue expanding our credit platform into this strategy."

Northwind was represented by John Vavas of Polsinelli Group.

About Northwind Group

Founded in 2008 by Ran Eliasaf, Northwind Group is a Manhattan-based real estate private equity firm and debt fund manager specializing in credit investments through its discretionary, closed-ended debt funds. The firm has successfully executed over $11 billion in real estate transactions in the U.S. across more than 400 real estate and healthcare properties in 28 states. For further information, go to www.northwind-group.com.

About David Werner Real Estate Investments

David Werner is a NYC based real estate investor who has been actively involved in commercial real estate for more than 40 years. He has extensive experience with both office and residential properties and has owned many iconic office buildings in NYC.

About BLDG Management

BLDG Management Company, Inc., led by Lloyd Goldman, is a Manhattan-based, privately held real estate investment, development and management company with an expansive portfolio of residential, retail, industrial, hospitality and office assets across the United States.

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New decision intelligence platform connects homeowner demand, builder behavior, market conditions, and industry signals to help companies act before trends become obvious.

LAKE CITY, Colo., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Builder Media is proud to announce the launch of COGNITION Smart Data Subscriber Portal, a decision intelligence and opportunity identification platform designed specifically for the housing and building-products industries.

This advanced cognition portal taps proprietary surveys, media trends, local and federal rebate info and brand sentiment to offer real-time data, answering questions like: What are home buyers really thinking? Where are the missed opportunities in the housing market? Which product categories have captured mainstream attention? Which are lagging?

COGNITION addresses a growing problem for industry professionals: More data does not necessarily produce better decisions. "Companies don't need another dashboard of disconnected numbers," says Jennifer Castenson, Vice President of COGNITION Smart Data and Market Analytics at Green Builder Media. "They need to know which signals matter and how to take action accordingly. COGNITION connects the evidence so teams can recognize opportunities earlier and make smarter decisions about markets, products, and positioning."

The continuously updated portal tracks:

- Homeowner demand and willingness to pay.

- Builder adoption and specification patterns.

- Permits and construction activity.

- Product and material trends.

- Rebates and incentives.

- Utility rates.

- Economic conditions.

- Emerging media signals.

COGNITION is designed for builders, developers, manufacturers, architects, specifiers, executives, and marketing and strategy teams. It has been used by leading housing and building-industry companies, including Panasonic, Carrier, Mohawk Flooring, Weyerhaeuser, LP Building Solutions, Sekisui House, Beazer Homes, and Alair Homes.

Three subscription levels are available, along with a three-day trial and personalized demonstrations. Click here for more information, to book a demo, or to subscribe.

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Green Builder Media is North America's leading media company focused on sustainable building. Through award-winning content, events, demonstration projects, and COGNITION Smart Data, the company provides market intelligence and insights that help the housing industry innovate and grow.

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The Birmingham-based firm's third office will open at Dallas' historic Old Parkland campus, extending a $16 billion model serving more than 80 families.

DALLAS, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arlington, an independent multi-family office providing multi-disciplinary services to selected ultra-high net worth families, today announced it will open a Texas office at the historic Old Parkland campus in Dallas. The office is scheduled to open in September 2026. The new location extends a business Arlington has built organically since 1998.

Since its founding, Arlington has established a distinct model of service centered on the belief that a family office has one purpose: to Build a Better Family®. The firm oversees more than $16 billion in Assets Under Stewardship for 84 families and 870 Souls Under Management ®, with 67 team members holding 42 advanced designations between them. Arlington has built its reputation on a foundation of deep, multi-disciplinary expertise and long-term partnership across tailored investment solutions in both public and private markets, wealth management, legacy planning, and fiduciary, tax, and philanthropy services.

"Our expansion into Dallas is a natural evolution of our commitment to provide a high-touch, boutique experience for our clients," said Ken Polk, CEO and Founder of Arlington. "Old Parkland provides an environment that reflects the spirit of excellence of both our firm and the families we serve. By establishing a permanent presence in Dallas, we are better positioned to serve our existing client families in Texas, build new client relationships, and add great talent to our team. This opportunity only enhances our unique position and our commitment to a model of family office service prioritizing the growth of a family's human capital alongside the growth of its financial capital."

As the firm expands to Dallas, it brings with it a proven model and position as the Purpose-Governed Family Office – an identity defined by the values that have anchored Arlington since its inception:

- Built Organically: Arlington's growth is fueled by entrepreneurialism, internal innovation, and meticulous bespoke service rather than external acquisition.

- Owned Independently: The firm has taken no outside capital investment. Every owner works inside the business and directly with client families, aligning the firm's interests with the families it serves.

- Protected Permanently: Through a Delaware perpetual purpose trust, Arlington has codified its independence, safeguarding the firm's long-term autonomy and insulating it from the pressures of short-term value extraction.

"The continued rise of Dallas and Texas as centers of business, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation makes this an exciting next chapter for Arlington," said Stephen Rowe, President of Arlington. "We believe deeply in the long-term potential of this market and in the opportunity to serve families whose ambitions extend beyond building financial capital to creating a lasting legacy."

The Dallas office will join Arlington's existing locations in the historic John Hand Building in Birmingham, Alabama, and the restored Courtney House in Franklin, Tennessee. Each location is deliberately curated to give visiting client families an environment built for collaboration and long-horizon planning.

For more information about Arlington and its commitment to purpose-governed stewardship, visit www.arlington.com.

About Arlington

Arlington® is a multi-family office providing multi-disciplinary services to selected ultra-high net worth families. With a mission to Build a Better Family®, Arlington serves 84 families across the United States through its team of 67 team members holding 42 advanced designations. The firm oversees more than $16 billion in Assets Under Stewardship (i.e., client family assets for which Arlington provides asset management, advice, custody, or administration). Trust, fiduciary, investment advisory, and custody services are provided by Arlington Trust Company®, LLC. Known for its entrepreneurialism, independence, and long-term focus, Arlington is a purpose-governed firm dedicated to the preservation and growth of family wealth across generations in service to the well-being of each family member. For more information, visit www.arlington.com and follow the firm on LinkedIn.

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As outbreaks accelerate worldwide, the agreement brings Alveo's rapid, on-farm molecular diagnostic testing to farmers and health officials on three continents

ALAMEDA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alveo Technologies, Inc., a global leader in rapid, point-of-need molecular diagnostics for early disease detection, today announced a distribution agreement with Alliance Global (AGBL) to bring the Alveo Sense Poultry avian influenza test to farmers, integrators and public health officials across the Africa, Central Asia and a portion of the Eastern Mediterranean at a time when the threat of bird flu has never been more urgent.

Avian influenza is spreading at alarming rates, infecting more than 208 million domestic birds in the U.S. alone and at least 633 million globally, putting farms, supply chains and workers at serious risk. For the agricultural and public health communities in these regions, rapid on-site testing is a critical line of defense to safeguard businesses, protect flocks and reduce the risk of transmission to workers.

Under the agreement AGBL has rights to distribute the platform across:

- Africa

- Central Asia

- Select countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region

The collaboration combines Alveo's palm-sized diagnostic technology with AGBL's regional network and operational expertise. Together, the companies are addressing vulnerabilities in the food supply chain and delivering rapid, accurate and scalable testing solutions to support compliance, quality control and public health protection.

"AGBL's reach across Africa, Central Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean Region gives us a direct path to farmers, integrators and health officials who need reliable avian influenza testing where outbreaks are affecting poultry producers," said Scott Thomas, chief commercial officer at Alveo. "This agreement extends the availability of Alveo Sense Poultry to communities that depend on healthy flocks for their livelihoods and food security."

"Farmers, public health and other officials in these regions need a way to rapidly and accurately determine whether flocks are infected with avian influenza so they can take fast action to protect other animals," said Nassim Marie Hambouz, vice president, operations at AGBL. "We're looking forward to providing people in these regions with access to Alveo's revolutionary diagnostic."

With this expansive, new AGBL agreement, the Alveo Sense Poultry platform is now available globally, reflecting the company's continued momentum in building a regional commercial network for point of need avian influenza testing. For more information, visit www.alveotechnologies.com.

About Alveo Technologies

Alveo Technologies is a molecular diagnostics company that has developed a portable cloud-connected platform that brings laboratory-quality pathogen detection directly to the Point of Need™ for farmers, veterinarians and public health officials. By decentralizing molecular diagnostics, Alveo enables rapid detection and decision-making to help protect animal and human health, food security and supply chain resiliency. Its growing portfolio includes molecular tests for avian influenza and other high-consequence pathogens. To learn more, visit alveotechnologies.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About Alliance Global (AGBL)

Alliance Global (AGBL) is the largest biomedical distribution group across the Middle East Africa and Asia region with offices in more than 17 countries. AGBL brings innovative technologies and products to researchers clinicians and diagnostic centers in emerging healthcare markets offering distribution consulting and product development services to manufacturers of biomedical technologies. To learn more, visit agbl.net.

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New clinic study showcases Biodance Hydrogel's ability to return skin to baseline hydration and barrier function after a single use.

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Biodance, the leading Korean beauty brand and pioneer behind the now-viral Real Deep Hydrogel Mask category and authority on hydrogel technology, has announced the results of a new clinical study examining how its signature hydrogel mask supports skin recovery immediately following laser treatment, one of the most demanding tests a skincare product can face.

Inspired by Biodance founder, Mihwa Kim's personal journey with skin damage and recovery, an experience that led her to discover the power of hydrogel, reimagining it entirely for skincare and leading to the iconic hydrogel sheet masks taking over social media feeds.

Founded with the belief that skincare should guide you back to your best skin, this study presented by board-certified dermatologists Dr. Luke Maxfield and Dr. Christopher Tomassian, saw 32 participants undergo fractional laser, a treatment known to temporarily compromise the skin's barrier and trigger redness and moisture loss. Using a split-face design, each participant's face was divided down the middle with Real Deep Mask applied to one half and the other left untreated, allowing researchers to directly compare results on the same person under the same conditions.

Following a single application of Real Deep Mask, the treated side showed evidence of:

- Barrier recovery: Skin's TEWL rate returned to pre-procedure levels, while the untreated side remained elevated.

- Visible calming: A reduction in redness compared to the untreated side.

- Improved hydration: The largest change observed in the study saw skin moisture levels rise substantially above baseline, while the untreated side returned to its normal.

- A meaningful safety profile: Zero adverse events and dropouts across all 32 participants, even though the mask was tested on freshly lasered, sensitized skin.

- Strong patient satisfaction: 100% of participants reported a positive experience across all surveyed measures.

The results were attributed to the three properties of hydrogel:

- Semi-Occlusive Structure: The 3D polymer network of a hydrogel holds a large volume of water while in contact with the skin's surface, while the hydrogel matrix still permits air flow to help avoid maceration and follicular occlusion.

- Adherence as Effective Surface Layer: A viscoelastic gel follows curved surfaces (nose, nasolabial folds, jawline) that a flat carrier lifts away from. Uniform contact provided uniform TEWL reduction.

- Duration of Contact: Recovery from acute barrier disruption is a function of time. Unlike most topical formulations, hydrogel physically remains in position, sustaining conditions while recovery takes place.

"What stood out to me in this data wasn't a single dramatic number, it was that skin treated with the mask returned to its pre-procedure baseline within hours, while the untreated side didn't," says Dr. Luke Maxfield, board-certified dermatologist. "That's a meaningful, measurable difference in how it expedites the skin recovery after damage."

Dr. Christopher Tomassian, board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical and cosmetic dermatology, adds, "In my own practice, I already reach for hydrogel-based dressing after laser treatments because they calm inflammation and give patients real, immediate relief. Seeing that decision now back by controlled clinical data is exactly the kind of evidence our field needs."

With over 300 million hydrogel masks sold globally, Biodance is evolving beyond a single product into a hydrogel-powered skincare ecosystem, developed in partnership with dermatologists to support every unique skin journey.

The Real Deep Mask is available in five formula – Collagen, Cera-nol, Vita Niacinamide, Sea Kelp, and Caviar PDRN – each built on the same hydrogel technology examined in this study. The mask now sits at the center of a growing Biodance hydrogel exosystem, which includes the Gel Toner Pads, Jelly Serum Mist and Eye Patches, with new and exciting innovations to be announced later this year.

Full study, methodology, results, and commentary are available upon request.

Biodance Real Deep Mask is available online at Sephora and Amazon.

About BIODANCE

Biodance began in 2021 with one belief: skincare should guide you back to your best skin. Inspired by Founder Mihwa Kim's personal journey with skin damage and recovery, the experience led her to discover the power of hydrogel, reimagining it entirely for skincare and leading to the iconic hydrogel sheet masks taking over social media feeds. Underneath the virality is innovative design that redefined the category, solidifying active ingredients without a fabric base, helping the mask adhere comfortably to the skin and deliver visible results. What began as one innovation has since become the foundation of the brand. With over 300 million hydrogel masks sold globally, Biodance is evolving beyond a single product into a hydrogel-powered skincare ecosystem, developed in partnership with dermatologists to support every unique skin journey.

About the study

Study HM-P26-0933 (Final Report HM-R26-0933) was conducted by the Human Skin Clinical Trial Center Co., Ltd., under Principal Investigator Won Gyu Hong, M.D. Skin was treated with PicoSure Fraxel (picosecond Nd:YAG + fractional lens array, non-ablative) and tested via a split-face design, with half of the face treated with Biodance Real Deep Mask, while the other half was left untreated. Skin was tested before the procedure to establish a baseline, immediately following the procedure, and then after a single application. Three endpoints were measured to establish post-procedure skin recovery: Barrier Function (VapoMeter), Redness (Antera 3D), and Hydration (Epsilon E100)

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LAWRENCE, Mass., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- September 12 was National "Report Medicare Fraud" Day, an opportunity to remind Medicare beneficiaries, families, and caregivers that reporting suspected Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse can help protect not only individual beneficiaries but the Medicare program as a whole.

While preventing Medicare fraud is critical, prevention alone cannot stop every instance of fraud. Detecting questionable charges and reporting them are equally important parts of protecting Medicare. The Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program provides free, confidential assistance to Massachusetts Medicare beneficiaries, their family members, and caregivers who have questions and concerns about possible Medicare fraud, errors, or abuse.

The MA SMP Program encourages beneficiaries to keep track of the healthcare services they receive and compare those records with their Medicare Summary Notices (MSNs), Explanations of Benefits (EOBs), and other billing statements. Beneficiaries should look for charges for services, medical equipment, or tests they do not recognize or did not receive.

When beneficiaries are unable to address a concern on their own, the MA SMP Program is poised to help review the situation and determine next steps. As appropriate, MA SMP refers complaints of suspected fraud or abuse to investigative authorities.

"Beneficiaries reviewing their MSNs and EOBs and reporting any and all discrepancies is essential to fighting Medicare fraud," said Lucilia Prates, Statewide Director of the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program. "We want Massachusetts Medicare beneficiaries to know that if they see something, they should say something. Beneficiaries are the first line of defense, and the MA SMP Program is here to help you."

Contact the MA SMP Program at (800) 892-0890 or visit masmp.org.

About Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program

The Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program, under the leadership of AgeSpan, Inc., empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse. MA SMP provides education, outreach, and individualized assistance to Medicare beneficiaries throughout the Commonwealth.

Disclaimer: This publication is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $606,780 with 100% funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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The National Comprehensive Cancer Network announces funding for selected quality improvement research projects to advance health care quality and improve provider performance in mPCA care.

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) Oncology Research Program (ORP) today announced funding awards for quality improvement initiatives in metastatic prostate cancer (mPCA), with funding and project oversight provided by Pfizer Global Medical Grants (GMG).

Many patients with mPCA do not receive the full range of life-prolonging therapies for which they may be eligible. The treatment gap is driven by several interconnected factors. Healthcare Access Disparities—differences in geographic location, insurance coverage, and healthcare infrastructure limit patient access to advanced treatments. Variability in Care Delivery—inconsistent clinical practices across institutions result in unequal treatment standards. Limited Support Systems—patients may lack adequate psychosocial, financial, and logistical support to navigate complex treatment options. Clinical Trial Access—inequitable access to clinical trials prevents eligible patients from accessing cutting-edge therapies.

The selected projects will support innovative approaches to improve quality of life and outcomes for people with mPCA and improve equitable access to high-quality, evidence-based care; standardize testing and diagnostic practices to ensure all patients receive appropriate evaluation; enhance clinical decision-making through scalable, sustainable strategies; and aim to increase participation in clinical trials to advance treatment options and improve outcomes.

"It is critical that we work collaboratively to ensure everyone has access to evidence-based, guideline-concordant care across the entire cancer care spectrum, as optimal care results in better outcomes for people living with and through a diagnosis of cancer," said Crystal S. Denlinger, MD, Chief Executive Officer, NCCN. "We are committed to developing projects that are not only impactful but also scalable and sustainable for long-term benefit. We congratulate these researchers and anticipate the meaningful findings from their work will shape the future of mPCA care."

The selected projects are:

Changchuan (Charles) Jiang, MD, UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

Closing the Biomarker Action Loop in Metastatic Prostate Cancer at a Major U.S. Safety-Net Cancer Program

Paul Leger, MD, Georgetown University

Multilevel Interventions to Improve the CARE of Patients with Advanced Prostate CAncer in the Medstar Health Network (I-CARE PCA)

Michael Liu, MD, MPH, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

Improvement Initiative to Reduce Polypharmacy Burden and Improve Treatment Tolerability in Metastatic Prostate Cancer (PROMIS-Rx)

Kosj Yamoah, MD, PhD, Moffitt Cancer Center

Molecular Readiness at the Time of Bone Radiotherapy: A Closed-Loop Quality Improvement Pathway for Germline, Somatic, and Reflex ctDNA Testing in Prostate Cancer Bone Metastasis

Proposals were reviewed by a Scientific Review Committee, which consisted of a diverse group of peer experts, including leading oncologists from NCCN Member Institutions. The selected projects are set to be completed within two years.

The NCCN ORP fosters innovation and knowledge discovery that improve the lives of people with cancer and supports preclinical, translational, and clinical research and quality improvement projects in oncology at NCCN Member Institutions. In an effort to improve collaboration in cancer research, the NCCN ORP also maintains a shared resources website, an informed consent database, and points to consider on the best practices for biorepositories, registries, and databases. For more information, visit NCCN.org/orp.

About the National Comprehensive Cancer Network The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to defining and advancing quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care and prevention so all people can live better lives. The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) provide transparent, evidence-based, expert consensus-driven recommendations for cancer treatment, prevention, and supportive services; they are the recognized standard for clinical direction and policy in cancer management and the most thorough and frequently-updated clinical practice guidelines available in any area of medicine. The NCCN Guidelines for Patients® provide expert cancer treatment information to inform and empower patients and caregivers, through support from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Foundation (NCCNF). NCCN also advances continuing education, global initiatives, policy, and research collaboration and publication in oncology. Visit NCCN.org for more information.

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