PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 14 (TNSjou) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * In an important step toward a medical technology that could help restore independence of people with paralysis, researchers find the investigational BrainGate neural interface system has low rates of associated adverse events. * * * More than two decades ago, a team of Brown University researchers set out with an ambitious goal to provide people with paralysis a revolutionary neurotechnolo more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 10 (TNSjou) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * A new study conducted by researchers at Brown and NYU provides additional evidence that expanding Medicaid can contribute to better health for new parents. * * * According to health care experts, the benefits for brand-new parents and their infants having access to health care during pregnancy as well as during the postpartum period are indisputable. Even so, many patients -- including a t more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 12 (TNSjou) -- Brown University issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2023: * * * A study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that pharmacies can offer a safe and accessible treatment starting point for patients with opioid use disorder and keep them better engaged than usual care with a physician. * * * A study from researchers at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital and the University of Rhode Island found that pharmacists -- not just phy more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 13 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2023: The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announces the permanent protection of 125 acres of forested land in North Kingstown for public recreational use, including hunting. DEM received a $1.25 million grant from the US Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) Wildlife Restoration Program to complete the purchase of the D'Ambra property. The D'Ambra pr more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2023: Governor Dan McKee announced today that the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will be launching a Request for Proposals on January 17, 2023, for the joint development of a new, modern Transit Center on Dorrance Street in Downtown Providence. The RFP will be released via Ocean State Procures (OSP), the State procurement portal. RIPTA is seeking the expertise  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2023: Governor Dan McKee today sent the following cabinet names for advice and consent to the Rhode Island Senate. Peter Alviti Jr., Director, Rhode Island Department of Transportation Peter Alviti joined RIDOT in 2015 and quickly worked with the Governor, the legislature, and Rhode Island's congressional delegation to create RhodeWorks, a plan to sustainably fund the state more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), and the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) today announced the January 23 opening date for the new Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center, which will allow riders to switch modes of transportation easily between commuter rail operated by MBTA and RIPTA's stat more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 11 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2023: * * * Crossroads Rhode Island Selected as Provider * * * In a continuing effort to address chronic street homelessness in Rhode Island, the McKee Administration today announced expanded capacity at the forthcoming shelter space located at 662 Hartford Avenue in Providence. The property at 662 Hartford Avenue is owned, but currently unused, by the Rhode Island Depart more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Jan. 12 (TNSconf) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news on Jan. 11, 2023: Roger Williams University will host the first annual Blue Venture Investment Summit highlighting recent developments and future trends in Blue Technology Investments. This first-of-its-kind blue economy summit to be held in Rhode Island, organized by the Blue Venture Forum, will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the RWU School of Law building. It will bring  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Jan. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2023: * * * First-of-its-kind pilot study published in New England Journal of Medicine shows patients can safely start care in community pharmacies without physician visit * * * Researchers at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University found that pharmacists -- not just physicians and clinicians at doctors' offices -- can safely  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Jan. 12 (TNSconf) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: A new center for research computing will launch Jan. 23 on the University of Rhode Island's Kingston Campus. Recently passed by the URI Faculty Senate, with support and final approval from Vice President for Research & Economic Development Peter Snyder and Interim Provost Laura Beauvais, the URI Center for Computational Research was established with a mission to support, promote and grow high- more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Jan. 14 (TNSfund) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: A University of Rhode Island College of Nursing fellowship has topped more than $1.7 million, after $600,000 in recent contributions triggered a $500,000 match from an anonymous donor. The Dr. Donna Schwartz-Barcott and Dr. Hesook Suzie Kim Nursing Fellowship works to attract nursing faculty members to help address a nationwide shortage. The endowment aims to develop the next generation of nu more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Jan. 14 (TNStalk) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following Q&A on Jan. 13, 2023, with Assistant Professor of Political Science Ashlea Rundlett: * * * On Jan. 9, supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro flooded into the country's capital city of Brasilia, vandalizing buildings that house presidential offices, Congress, and federal courts. The assault came in the wake of claims by Bolsonaro, a right-wing populist who lost his reelection bid t more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Jan. 14 (TNSconf) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: TEDxURI returns to the University of Rhode Island campus this spring with the theme: "The Creative Spark." Creativity can be found everywhere - not just among artists and designers - and URI is looking for presenters who can elaborate on their creative flare, sharing inspirational and enlightening stories about how their creative spark changed everything. Presenters must be able to relate id more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 11 -- Brown University issued the following news release: Nine months ago, James Payne reached a breaking point. For nearly two years, he averaged 60- to 90-hour work weeks as a convenience store manager, routinely filling shifts left empty by staff shortages or covering sick calls from the store's associates. When he left work, he was on-call, day and night, to meet the needs of the mart's 24/7 operation. "We were understaffed and overwhelmed," Payne said. "As t more PR