Laura Downey

Atlanta

Executive Editor at WebMD

Editor and Writer at Freelance

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Articles

Oui Oui! Experience Paris Las Vegas Like Never Before

1 month ago | millenniummagazine.com | Laura Downey

When Paris Las Vegas was built in 1999, the Eiffel Tower’s replica became a staple on the Strip. And now some 26 years later, the Caesars Entertainment property still remains one of the city’s cornerstones. You’ll want to book a room in its newly-renovated Versailles Tower. Offering views of the Las Vegas Strip, the 756 simple, yet sophisticated guestrooms come with or without balconies, gold-trim mirrors, plush settees, comfy beds, room service (6 a.m. to midnight), and more.
Las Vegas Palms Pool Returns

1 month ago | millenniummagazine.com | Laura Downey

For the 2025 Season with Free Entry, Las Vegas Palms Pool Returns, Locals-Only Free Cabana Program + Free ParkingA stress-free alternative to Vegas’ crowded day club scene, Palms Pool offers a relaxed, high-energy oasis featuring themed events like Swimdustry Mondays, Tiki Tuesdays, and Lost in Paradise SundaysPalms Pool is back for the 2025 season, welcoming locals and non-hotel guests to enjoy its resort-style oasis for Free—no cover, no hassle, Free parking and pure poolside relaxation.
How Sweet It is!

1 month ago | millenniummagazine.com | Laura Downey

An Atlanta Pastry Chef Serves Sweets and Second Chances As The City’s Macaron MavenAn Atlanta Pastry Chef Serves Sweets and Second Chances As The City’s Macaron MavenAn Atlanta Pastry Chef Serves Sweets and Second Chances As The City’s Macaron MavenThere are tons of reasons to visit Atlanta.
What To Do With 48 Hours Inside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

2 months ago | millenniummagazine.com | Laura Downey

Everyone goes to Las Vegas for a good time. And no matter how long it takes to get the crew to book their flights, your quick weekend getaway with the girls can begin as soon as you land. Situated less than 10 minutes from Harry Reid International Airport is where you’ll find the off-Strip lively Virgin Hotels Las Vegas resort. Guests will not be disappointed.
The voices of those affected by the infected blood tragedy were silenced for too long

May 20, 2024 | bmj.com | Laura Downey

Laura Downey, senior research fellowGeorge Institute for Global Health, UKThis week the UK bears witness to an important milestone in the history of the NHS: the final report of the infected blood inquiry. The report details how tens of thousands of people across the UK were infected by the NHS with HIV, hepatitis, and other bloodborne infections from the 1970s to the 1990s.
A European Regulatory Pathway for Tidepool Loop Following Clearance in the United States?

Oct 24, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Laura Downey |Shane O'Donnell |Tom Melvin

The recent clearance by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) of the Tidepool Loop sets an important precedent within the medical device landscape. For the first time, an automated insulin delivery (AID) mobile application – based on an algorithm initially designed and developed by users themselves – has been recognised as safe and effective by a regulatory body.
A European Regulatory Pathway for Tidepool Loop Following Clearance in the United States?

Oct 24, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Laura Downey |Shane O'Donnell |Tom Melvin

The recent clearance by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) of the Tidepool Loop sets an important precedent within the medical device landscape. For the first time, an automated insulin delivery (AID) mobile application – based on an algorithm initially designed and developed by users themselves – has been recognised as safe and effective by a regulatory body.
Error traps in Pediatric Patient Blood Management in the Perioperative Period

May 5, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Kimmo Murto |Laura Downey |Matthew Wilder |Gee Mei Tan

Abstract Patient blood management is a patient-centered evidence-based approach to improve patient outcomes by harnessing the patient's own hematopoietic system to optimize blood health while promoting patient safety and empowerment. Perioperative patient blood management is a standard of care in adult medicine, yet it is not commonly accepted in pediatrics. Raising awareness may be the first step in improving perioperative care for the anemic and/or bleeding child.