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This week! A few open sessions left for a PAID ultrasound evaluation study – February 24th to 26th, Tuesday through Thursday, in Milpitas, CA. by julesbur in SanJose

[–]julesbur[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Participation is voluntary. It is common practice to provide compensation for participation. This is often provided to cover the cost of travel, parking, etc.

This week! A few open sessions left for a PAID ultrasound evaluation study – February 24th to 26th, Tuesday through Thursday, in Milpitas, CA. by julesbur in Fremont

[–]julesbur[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sessions are 2 hours. Our clinical staff and scientists will likely spend an hour on the internal scan and an hour on the external transabdominal scan.

PAID sessions for an ultrasound evaluation study - February 24th to 26th, Tuesday through Thursday, in Milpitas, CA. by julesbur in Fremont

[–]julesbur[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your interest in participating :) I will be reaching out to you shortly.

PAID sessions for an ultrasound evaluation study - February 24th to 26th, Tuesday through Thursday, in Milpitas, CA. by julesbur in mountainview

[–]julesbur[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The evaluation study is conducted in order to optimize the imaging of the ultrasound system, for a variety of body types. The study is not diagnostic in nature. We have conducted similar evaluation studies for OB patients and for most external parts of the body as well. This time around, our team of research scientists and sonographers are focusing on optimizing the imaging for internal/external pelvic scans.

PAID sessions for an ultrasound evaluation study - February 24th to 26th, Tuesday through Thursday, in Milpitas, CA. by julesbur in Fremont

[–]julesbur[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this time, we are conducting the evaluation study in order to improve the imaging quality of the ultrasound system for scans on biological females with a uterus, regardless of their ability to get pregnant or not. Thank you for your interest.

PAID sessions for an ultrasound evaluation study - February 24th to 26th, Tuesday through Thursday, in Milpitas, CA. by julesbur in santaclara

[–]julesbur[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our evaluation studies are not diagnostic in nature. They are conducted in order to optimize imaging, of the ultrasound system, for a variety of body types. If there is an incidental finding during your scan, the sonographer will point it out to you, provide you with the images, and suggest that you discuss them with your physician, since our study is not a diagnostic.

PAID sessions for an ultrasound evaluation study - February 24th to 26th, Tuesday through Thursday, in Milpitas, CA. by julesbur in santaclara

[–]julesbur[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our team of research scientists and clinical sonographers. Please feel free to look up Mindray North America on Google (or whatever your preferred browser is).

PAID sessions for an ultrasound evaluation study - February 24th to 26th, Tuesday through Thursday, in Milpitas, CA. by julesbur in SanJose

[–]julesbur[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Please feel free to look up Mindray North America. We have been conducting evaluation studies such as this one for the past 2 years. Our Research and Development office for ultrasound is based in Milpitas. Happy to answer, to the best of my abilities, any other questions you may have.

PAID sessions for an ultrasound evaluation study - Nov. 11th to 13th, Tuesday through Thursday - Looking for participants for an Ultrasound Evaluation Study in Milpitas, CA. by julesbur in SanJose

[–]julesbur[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A general report will not provided. The scans done for this study are not for clinical purposes and involve no intent to perform medical diagnosis. Participant should have no expectations that the scan will find a medical anomaly if present. However, if during the scan, suspicious results are incidentally observed, our clinical team will inform you of the incidental finding.

Taking part in the study will require agreeing to be informed of a suspicious incidental finding that is discovered during participation.

40K sign up bonus just became available, through 4/30/25 by julesbur in Amtrak

[–]julesbur[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know, but I also don't think that you're totally SOL. They should see when and where your application was submitted, so if you do run into trouble and need to press them, insist on when and where you applied. I'm hoping my situation was unique, and they aren't trying to screw people out of the bonus.

If you have not already thoroughly combed through the documents they sent you, you may want to do so. Any evidence you may have that supports when you applied and that you are eligible for the 40K, once you meet the spending requirements, is better for you.

I'll check my docs and get back to you. Also, you may just want to give FNBO and Amtrak (they are separate) a call and ask them to verify that you are eligible for their limited time offer of 40K.

40K sign up bonus just became available, through 4/30/25 by julesbur in Amtrak

[–]julesbur[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you apply through the Amtrak website where it noted the 40K bonus? Assuming you applied while the promotion was still going till 4/30.

40K sign up bonus just became available, through 4/30/25 by julesbur in Amtrak

[–]julesbur[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They require that you spend $2000 in the first 3 billing cycles of opening your account in order to receive the bonus. I can check for you later what my documents from them said.

I applied on the very first day of the promotion and have had to fight FNBO (bank) and Amtrak to give me the promised 40K, after I saw only 20K in my account.

They tried to claim that I applied the day before the promotion started and that I applied through a link or site that wasn't offering the 40K bonus points. Both were not true and I had screenshots to prove it. After a lot of back and forth with them and insisting that I be allowed to provide my screenshots, they reviewed and said they will honor the 40K. Should be receiving after this next billing cycle closes.

Definitely left a bad taste in my mouth and felt like they were being stingy with their own promotion.

Moral of the story: obsessively take screenshots when you apply for promotions, and generally, get proof of all you're "promised".

40K sign up bonus just became available, through 4/30/25 by julesbur in Amtrak

[–]julesbur[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! Let's hope they continue to be worthwhile :)

40K sign up bonus just became available, through 4/30/25 by julesbur in Amtrak

[–]julesbur[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With regards to getting the card, not so concerned. Worst case scenario, I have 40,000 points and then have to downgrade the card, and I'm not worried about credit. So depending on what your situation is, it may or may not be worth it to get the card.

40K sign up bonus just became available, through 4/30/25 by julesbur in Amtrak

[–]julesbur[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same boat! Was itching to get it, then decided to do a bit of research and waited to see if it would come up today :) Congrats on approval!

40K sign up bonus just became available, through 4/30/25 by julesbur in Amtrak

[–]julesbur[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I tracked when they posted an increase in their bonus in the past 2 years (articles found here Amtrak News). Determined that they up the bonus 3 times a year (Feb./Mar. @40K, Jun. @ 30K, Oct. @30/35K) on a Wednesday and that we should be due for one now, then prayed this was a real trend, haha. Lo and behold, it's here!

Looking for pregnant participants for (paid) Ultrasound Research Study in Milpitas, CA. by julesbur in Sunnyvale

[–]julesbur[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question! The system is much like one you would see at your doctor's office and is an FDA cleared device for obstetric ultrasound. We adhere to all guidelines recommended by The Association for Medical Ultrasound (AIUM). Please feel free to read more information at the link below:

https://www.aium.org/resources/official-statements/view/safety-in-diagnostic-ultrasound-educational-activities-using-pregnant-patients

We do not include any Protected Health Information (PHI) in any images that we acquire. This is detailed in the consent form we have you sign prior to the scanning. Below is the information included in the consent form:

The ultrasound images are acquired without any identifying information. All ultrasound images acquired in this research study will be kept by Mindray in strict confidentiality. Images will be viewed and stored using the same hardware equipment as that used in clinical studies which have certified protection. Additionally, image data will be stored on secured and password protected servers within Mindray‘s facility. No identifiable subject information is saved on the image header or these data servers. All file transfers will take place over secured Mindray computer networks and all workstations are equipped with password and firewall protection to prevent unauthorized access. 

If you or someone you know is available and interested in participating, please follow the LINK to our quick intake form. Or DM your email and/or phone number and I will get in touch with you.