CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Shorter hospital stays and improved independence in older adults undergoing major abdominal oncologic procedures are among the benefits of the program, study shows Key Takeaways * The American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery Verification program significantly decreases hospital stays among older cancer patients, according to researchers who implemented the program at their i more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The American Psychological Association issued the following news release: * * * More than 7 in 10 U.S. adults hope to avoid political discussions with family over the holidays * * * A majority of U.S. adults hope to avoid political discussions during the holidays and, in some cases, family members they disagree with, according to a survey (https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/stress-in-america/2024/postelection-survey) by the American Psychological Association. M more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists issued the following news release: * * * New Practice Advisory Reviews Evidence, Says More Research is Needed * * * CHICAGO - Delirium and cognitive decline are common complications of anesthesia and surgery in older adults. Evidence-based recommendations on strategies to reduce the risk of postoperative neurocognitive disorders are presented in a new practice advisory in the Online First edition of Anesthesiology, the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Hematology issued the following news release: * * * Patients on tafasitamab had a 57% improvement in progression-free survival compared to the control arm LBA-1: Tafasitamab Plus Lenalidomide and Rituximab for Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma: Results from a Phase III Study (inMIND) * * * (SAN DIEGO--Dec. 10, 2024) - Patients with follicular lymphoma that did not respond to or recurred after prior therapy experienced a 57% re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Hematology issued the following news release: * * * Variants could serve as biomarker to inform prognosis or guide treatment decisions LBA-4: Andean Enriched NFKB1 Haplotype Reduces Inflammation and Improves Response to Ropeginterferon Alfa-2b in Polycythemia Vera (PV) and Essential Thrombocythemia (ET) * * * (SAN DIEGO - Dec. 10, 2024) - A study presented during the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Expositi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Hematology issued the following news release: * * * Transplant shows no difference in overall or progression-free survival compared with maintenance therapy alone LBA-6: Lack of Benefit of Autologous Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation (auto-HCT) in Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) Patients (pts) in First Complete Remission (CR) with Undetectable Minimal Residual Disease (uMRD): Initial Report from the ECOG-ACRIN EA4151 Phase 3 Randomized Trial more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Hematology issued the following news release: * * * Transplant recipients show better physical, school, and social functioning than those receiving transfusions and medications alone LBA-5: Outcome of Cerebral Vasculopathy and Cognitive Performances 10 Years Post-Enrollment in the Drepagreffe Trial Comparing Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation to Standard-Care in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia and History of Abnormal Cerebral Velociti more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Austrian Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Research at the Austrian Institute of Technology Molecular Diagnostics team in the current ORF science magazine Programme * * * In the ORF programme "Mayrs Magazin - Wissen fur alle", an unusual approach to targeted drug delivery into the brain was presented: Animal toxins could serve as tools to cross the blood-brain barrier in a controlled manner. In addition to researchers from the Unive more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following statement on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its annual Arctic Report Card (https://arctic.noaa.gov/Report-Card/) today. The report release is much anticipated given scientific agencies are already projecting 2024 will be the hottest year on record. Notably, the last 18 years have marked the lowest 18 for annual minimum sea ice extent in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Association for Accessible Medicines issued the following news release: * * * Avalere analysis finds 57% of covered generic drugs not on Part D generic tiers in 2025 * * * The Association for Accessible Medicines, the trade association for generic and biosimilar manufacturers, commented on an analysis (https://avalere.com/insights/57-of-covered-generic-drugs-not-on-part-d-generic-tiers-in-2025) released by Avalere showing that Medicare plans continue to in more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology issued the following news release: * * * Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the USMTO report published by AMT, totaled $385 million in October 2024, a 14.5% decrease from September. Year-to-date orders reached $3.74 billion, a decline of 7.5% compared to the first 10 months of 2023. * * * Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report  more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Australian Human Rights Commission issued the following news release: The Australian Human Rights Commission has called for significant reform to the country's immigration detention system, after a new report into the treatment of women in detention found their rights, safety and wellbeing are being widely overlooked. These failures, it found, are compounding the risk to women of harassment, violence, and ill health. The report, titled Not Just An Af more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in Rhode Island - First Quarter 2024": * * * From December 2023 to March 2024, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Rhode Island were 29,862, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 24,846, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics repo more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report entitled "Employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses in Massachusetts - 2023": * * * Private industry employers reported 55,400 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Massachusetts in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner William J. Sibley noted that this resulted in a total recordab more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in Alabama - 2023": * * * Private industry employers reported 29,400 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Alabama in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that this resulted in a total re more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in Kentucky - 2023": * * * Private industry employers reported 39,200 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Kentucky in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that this resulted in a total  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in North Carolina - 2023": * * * Private industry employers reported 68,600 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in North Carolina in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that this resulted more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in South Carolina - 2023": * * * Private industry employers reported 30,100 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in South Carolina in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that this resulted more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in Tennessee - 2023": * * * Private industry employers reported 53,300 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Tennessee in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that this resulted in a tota more PR

JOONDALUP, Australia, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Edith Cowan University issued the following news: Edith Cowan University (ECU) proudly hosted the Australia-Bhutan Research Conference 2024 from 4-6 December, bringing together researchers, thought leaders and innovators from Australia and Bhutan. The event, held at ECU's Joondalup Campus and accessible online, fostered a vibrant exchange of interdisciplinary perspectives on emerging global and regional topics. It attracted over 250 delegates represent more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The British National Audit Office issued the following news release: * * * * Carer's Allowance overpayment debt has increased from pound sterling150m in 2018-19 * In 2023-24 the government recovered pound sterling47m of Carer's Allowance debt * The government has made greater use of civil penalties, issuing 30,129 in 2023-24, and less use of administrative penalties or referring cases for prosecution * * * The total amount of outstanding Carer's Allowan more PR

REDWOOD CITY, California, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Fixed Wireless CPE up 19 Percent Y/Y, Continuing to Outpace PON and Cable * * * According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, total global revenue for the Broadband Acc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Switching Half of Meals in Child Nutrition Programs From Beef to Beans Could Trim Emissions by 48.7% * * * The Dietary Guidelines for Americans shapes more than $40 billion in federal spending, with sweeping impacts on food-related greenhouse gas emissions, according to a report released today by the Center for Biological Diversity. Yet the upcoming rewrite of the gui more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following statement on Dec. 10, 2024, by President Peter G. Lurie: * * * Overall, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's report is evidence-based and grounded in a systematic and transparent process. The committee's advice would strengthen the Dietary Guidelines by emphasizing consumption of fruits, vegetables, plant-based proteins, and whole grains, while limiting red or processed meat, refined gra more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Social hierarchies aren't just a human thing, they're everywhere in the animal kingdom, shaping behavior and well-being in surprising ways. At Central Michigan University, Dr. Peter Dijkstra is diving into how social stress tied to these hierarchies affects brain health. His focus? Cichlid fish, a fascinating species known for their complex social structures. "What we're really looking at is ox more PR

DARWIN, Australia, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- Charles Darwin University issued the following news: An estimated one to three species of insects and other native invertebrates are becoming extinct in Australia every week, according to a new study revealing the immense scale of the nation's biodiversity loss. The study by 10 scientists from across Australia, led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) Professor and Biodiversity Council member John Woinarski, aimed to estimate the number of non-marine Austr more PR

DUARTE, California, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- City of Hope issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Innovative studies address rare lymphoma subtypes, graft-versus-host disease, new therapies for leukemia while also de-escalating care where possible * * * LOS ANGELES -- Researchers from City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, whose Los Angeles comprehensive cancer center is ranked among the nation's top 5 more PR

DUARTE, California, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- City of Hope issued the following news release: * * * Epcoritamab study results reported today at American Society of Hematology's conference press briefing in San Diego * * * LOS ANGELES -- City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, whose Los Angeles comprehensive cancer center is ranked among the nation's top five cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, today reported on p more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- City St George's, University of London issued the following news: * * * City St George's hosts an international gathering to explore mindfulness as a tool for navigating global and personal challenges * * * City St George's, University of London hosted the annual Mindfulness IN Defence Symposium (MINDS) on 14 November, welcoming experts and attendees from around the world. The event underscored mindfulness as an essential tool for navigating uncertainty i more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Coalition Greenwich, a division of CRISIL, issued the following news release: Investment firms and corporate treasurers participating in the foreign exchange market are actively investing to further automate their trading workflow to improve execution quality and reduce operational risks. Achieving best execution is a top strategic priority for the buy side. The technologies and tools that help in this quest, including the use of electronic execution venues more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Coalition Greenwich, a division of CRISIL, issued the following news release: More than half of institutional investors in Europe and Asia have not yet spoken to any of their asset management providers about how managers are implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into their businesses and investment processes. AI is transforming the way individuals and organizations invest and transact. More than 60% of the institutional investors participating in recen more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Results underscore the widespread challenges faced by individuals with cystic fibrosis in managing health care expenses. * * * Living with cystic fibrosis demands a complex regimen of care and treatment. Across the U.S., managing this care involves navigating a maze of health insurance coverage and significant out-of-pocket expenses. These cumulative - and often overwhelming -- costs f more PR

REDWOOD CITY, California, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * Arista Continues to Lead the Market While Celestica Secured Largest Share Gain * * * According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, Ethernet Data Center Switch sales rec more PR

OSHAWA, Ontario, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Durham College issued the following news: In our increasingly connected world, the need for reliable cybersecurity is paramount. Since its inception in 2020, the Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation at Durham College (DC) has set the standard for providing applied research services and high-quality education in this crucial field. That is sure to continue with the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Centre and Cyber Security Ca more PR

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The European Union's European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control issued the following news: ECDC has launched an online platform, RespiCompass, which uses mathematical modelling to simulate respiratory disease dynamics under different scenarios. By examining the impact of public health interventions - such as vaccination - on disease burden in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA), RespiCompass provides insights for policy planning. Fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Endocrine Society issued the following news release: * * * Animal study finds endocrine-disrupting chemicals may have negative effect on offspring * * * Early life exposure to a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may lead to behavioral problems in rats, according to a new animal study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that mimic, block  more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: As artificial intelligence and blockchain platforms like Ethereum revolutionize the tech landscape, two University of Oklahoma researchers were recently awarded academic fellowships to share their ongoing work at DevCon, a global conference for decentralized innovation presented by the Ethereum Foundation in Bangkok, Thailand. Ethereum is an open-source blockchain technology that allows users to more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news: The School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia surveyed registered voters on various aspects of the voting process in Georgia during the recent Presidential election. The 2024 Georgia Post-Election Survey showed positive results for Georgia voters and reflected the efforts of election administrators across the state. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was pleased with more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Georgetown University's O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * A first-of-its kind study from the World Health Organization and the Georgetown University looks at laws and policies in 182 countries; finds just over half of countries have aligned half of laws with the Global Health and Care Worker Compact. * * * New research published today on the laws and policies of 182 countries finds th more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, issued the following news: The Temple Lung Center is the home of leading-edge clinical trials, innovative treatment options, and internationally-renowned specialists. It's also the co-host of the GOLD International COPD Conference: the world's largest educational symposium on chronic obstruct more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- GSK (formerly GlaxoSmithKline), a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * - Regulatory submission supported by phase III head-to-head DREAMM-7 trial showing statistically significant efficacy, including overall survival - If approved, Blenrep combination could redefine multiple myeloma treatment at or after first relapse - Seventh major regulatory filing acceptance this year for belantamab mafodotin combinations more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- PEN International issued the following news: * * * On Human Rights Day, we invite you to explore our indispensable resource - PEN International's campaigning handbook - and to join us in creating a world where every writer can speak freely, without fear of censorship, persecution, or violence. Together, we can uphold the principles of freedom, creativity, and solidarity that lie at the heart of PEN International's mission. Ma Thida, Chair of PEN Internation more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: By Brian Vernellis A monthly survey by Grand Valley State University of West Michigan businesses and purchasing managers highlights improving economic conditions after a four-month slump during the summer. Research conducted by Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU's Seidman College of Business, reveals a positive outlook for the region as 2025 approaches. "Our local survey  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases issued the following news release: * * * Study Examined Tecovirimat in Countries Affected by Global Clade II Mpox Outbreak * * * The antiviral drug tecovirimat did not reduce the time to lesion resolution or have an effect on pain among adults with mild to moderate clade II mpox and a low risk of developing severe disease, according to an interim data analysi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The International Fresh Produce Association issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) today commented on the release of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee's (DGAC) Scientific Report (https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/2025-advisory-committee-report), a culmination of nearly two years of work, supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Department of H more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Imperial College-London issued the following news: * * * A groundbreaking navigation device can help people with visual impairment perform a location task as well as sighted people, new research shows. * * * Researchers from Imperial College London, working with the company MakeSense Technology and the charity Bravo Victor, have developed a shape-changing device called Shape that helps people with visual impairment navigate through haptic perception - the more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Fiscal Studies issued the following news release: * * * A report suggests targeted support in means-tested benefits could ease impacts of a higher state pension age on vulnerable groups. * * * The state pension age will increase again from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. This will yield substantial savings (around pound sterling6 billion per year) for the public purse, but will also disproportionately hit many low-income people, in parti more PR

MACAU, China, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Macau issued the following news release: To promote interdisciplinary collaboration and academic exchange, the Institute of Collaborative Innovation (ICI) of the University of Macau (UM) organised the 2nd International Symposium on Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Innovation Research. The symposium featured 29 presentations by renowned scholars from China and abroad in the fields of data science, neuroscience and brain science, and was atte more PR

AMES, Iowa, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: Two Iowa State University innovators - with a combined 141 patents to their credit - have been selected by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) for its 2024 Class of Fellows. The NAI Fellowship is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. The academy announced today that Matt Darr, the John Deere Endowed Chair in Ag Innovation and professor of agricultural and biosystems engineer more PR

BERLIN, Germany, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) issued the following news release: * * * Continuing the success story after 12 years of funding by Stiftung Mercator. "Climate Economics and Policy - MCC Berlin" to be the fifth research department. * * * Bundling climate expertise from the natural sciences to policy advice: as part of this comprehensive value proposition, the experts at the Berlin climate research institute MCC (M more PR

TOWNSVILLE, Australia, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- James Cook University issued the following news release: JCU is delivering university education to remote Queensland thanks to a partnership with Cairns business AirBridge. JCU is delivering university education to even more remote parts of Queensland with the rollout of a new high-speed, satellite internet service. JCU is working closely with local Cairns business AirBridge, commissioning Vocus Starlink services that use low orbiting satellites to p more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Job openings rates decreased in 4 states and increased in 1 state in September 2024. The national job openings rate was 4.5 percent, with the total number of job openings at 7.4 million. Alaska and Arkansas had the highest job openings rates, at 6.9 percent each. California had the most job openings, at 554,000, followed by Texas (525,000). Vermon more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: Kone Foundation has announced the results of its autumn call, allocating more than 48 million euros in grants to scientific researchers and artists. Ten research projects at the University of Eastern Finland secured a grant from Kone Foundation, with the total funding amounting to 1.78 million euros. The largest individual grant, 401,700 euros, was awarded to Professor Sirpa Lappalainen and workin more PR

LANCASTER, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Lancaster University issued the following news: Fast-growing and small-seeded tree species are dominating Brazilian forests in regions with high levels of deforestation and degradation, a new study shows. This has potential implications for the ecosystem services these forests provide, including the ability of these 'disturbed' forests to absorb and store carbon. This is because these "winning" species grow fast but die young, as their stems and branches more PR

LIVERMORE, California, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have developed a new approach that combines generative artificial intelligence (AI) and first-principles simulations to predict three-dimensional (3D) atomic structures of highly complex materials. This research highlights LLNL's efforts in advancing machine learning for materials science research more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- Lewis and Clark College issued the following news: * * * Rachel Young BA '11 recently published groundbreaking research in the journal Nature on the long-term health impact of tropical cyclones. The article is part of her growing scholarship on the quantifiable social effects of climate change and natural hazards. * * * The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season was one of the most dangerous on record, with more than 150 people dying from direct causes in the U. more PR

WINDSOR, Connecticut, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- LIMRA issued the following news release: Total U.S. single-premium pension risk transfer (PRT) premium was $14.2 billion in the third quarter, up 36% from prior year's results, according to LIMRA's U.S. Group Annuity Risk Transfer Sales Survey. Year-to-date (YTD), total single-premium PRT premium increased 21% to $39.9 billion. "While new premium growth rebounded in the third quarter, the growth can be attributed to larger deal activity," said Keith  more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: A new treatment is showing promise for people with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM). This precancerous condition can progress to active multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. High-risk SMM carries a higher likelihood of progression. Results from a phase 3 clinical trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at this week's American Society of Hematology meeting, d more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- McGill University issued the following news release: A new study demonstrates how universal genetic testing for breast cancer can ensure no patient is missed for advanced therapies. In a Canadian first, researchers led by William Foulkes, Distinguished James McGill Professor in McGill University's Departments of Medicine, Oncology, and Human Genetics, tested over 700 women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer for genetic mutations associated with an incre more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Collaboration to evaluate monoclonal antibody as first-in-class treatment in this setting * * * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and AmMax Bio, Inc. today announced a worldwide exclusive license agreement and clinical trial agreement to develop and advance AmMax's AMB-066 monoclonal antibody therapy as a first-in-class treatment option for patients w more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The National Council for Mental Wellbeing issued the following news release: According to a revised and updated report by the Medical Director Institute (MDI) of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Mass Violence in the United States: Definition, Prevalence, Causes, Impacts and Solutions, mass violence continues to escalate in the United States, and more must be done to address the increase. The findings build upon a 2019 report created by the MDI and a di more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The National Geographic Society issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * Enhanced World Water Map visualizes freshwater trends across past, present, future, offering detailed insights for water research, policy, storytelling * * * Today, the National Geographic Society, through its World Freshwater Initiative, launched World Water Map: Insights in collaboration with Utrecht University and Esri. World Water Map: Insights is an enhanced version o more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Nationwide Mutual Insurance issued the following news: * * * Nationwide expands Ting program for new and current policyholders to receive cutting-edge fire prevention technology & service * * * By Lyndsey Kleven The holiday season is synonymous with travel. In fact, AAA projected that over 115 million Americans traveled for the 2023 holiday season. More homeowners are getting 'smart' when it comes to keeping an eye on their homes while they're away. The l more PR

SUNNYVALE, California, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release: * * * Organizations Worldwide Brace for a Year of AI Transformation, Security Challenges, and Sustainability Imperatives * * * SAN JOSE, Calif. - December 10, 2024 - NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today released its second annual Data Complexity Report, which examines how global organizations are navi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking thinkALS Tool Empowers Providers to Identify and Refer Patients Quicker * * * It can take twice as long for people to receive an ALS diagnosis if they are seen in a general neurology clinic compared to a specialist clinic, according to new research published today in the peer-reviewed journal Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degenerati more PR

BAYREUTH, Germany, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Bayreuth issued the following news release: Professor Dr. Othmar Moser from the University of Bayreuth is the lead author of the new international guideline on exercise and type 1 diabetes. A total of 26 international authors contributed to the position paper, which was developed by the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) and the International Society for Paediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD). What for? Medical gu more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release: * * * Wild Wonderings: Scientists and Their Questions' Lively Stories and Colorful Pictures Spark Young Readers to Explore What it Means to be a Scientist While Enhancing Their Literacy Skills * * * MCLEAN, Va.--December 9, 2024-- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced the release of a new NSTA Kids(TM) book from best-selling, award-winning author Jessica  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Progressive Policy Institute issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: As the cost of higher education continues to rise, students and families are turning to Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs to reduce tuition expenses and graduate sooner. However, despite the increasing popularity of these programs -- over 5.2 million AP exams were taken in 2023 -- a new analysis from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) revea more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Progressive Policy Institute issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: High prices for essential goods and services force consumers to make tough choices about what to buy, where to live, and even what bills to pay. Anger around high prices and the high cost of living played a major role in the 2024 presidential election. Disillusionment with the "Bidenomics" agenda fueled a sense of disenfranchisement. Namely, the struggle to afford the necessities more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Streaming accounts for 41.6% of time spent watching TV in November, with The Roku Channel, Prime Video and YouTube each hitting platform-best shares World Series on FOX and presidential election coverage drive viewing peaks on broadcast and cable * * * Time spent watching TV in November reached a nine-month high, according to Nielsen's latest report of T more PR

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Northumbria University issued the following news release: Blue-light emergency responders are in real danger of burnout with recovery periods between incidents essential for their long-term health, according to the results of a first-of-its-kind study. When faced with a stressful incident our bodies naturally respond to help us deal with the situation we are about to face. The adrenaline and cortisol hormones surge, making our hearts beat faste more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Optica, formerly the Optical Society, issued the following news release: * * * Prototype communication network provides reliable two-way data transmission for moving communication nodes on drones, vehicles and ships * * * Researchers have demonstrated a prototype mobile all-light communication network, paving the way for seamless connectivity across air, land and underwater environments -- even when communication nodes are on a moving vehicle. This advance cou more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- Outdoor Recreation Roundtable issued the following news: Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced its second annual rankings of state outdoor recreation economies based on the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). These rankings highlight top states in categories such as overall economic size, growth in gross domestic product from outdoor recreation, compensation growth, and job growth. With new data published in this year's BEA releas more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Results will help to shape the Commonwealth's upcoming 2025-2029 Pennsylvania Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) - findings include strong public support for accessible, equitable, and modernized recreation opportunities. A draft of the 2025-2029 SCORP will be open for public comment from February 3 to March 3, 2 more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: Researchers from New York University showed that higher brain inflammation and tissue loss are associated with several indicators of social disadvantage, highlighting the importance of taking action to address disparities and ensuring quality healthcare for all. Background: Evidence from adults with MS shows that some populations are more susceptible to worse disease outcomes than others. Factors t more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The State Bar of Wisconsin issued the following news: * * * Starting in January, the State Bar of Wisconsin will lead an aggressive push for a comprehensive package of proposals for state funding of civil legal aid. * * * The State Bar of Wisconsin will soon present - to the Wisconsin Supreme Court - the results of a survey that asked if State Bar members would support or oppose increases to the fee that lawyers pay towards the public legal interest se more PR

FULLERTON, California, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news release: * * * Dan Black Makes Lasting Impact on University With Nearly Three Decades of Giving * * * Physics alumnus and longtime university supporter Dan Black has directed an irrevocable $3.5 million bequest to create the first named Cal State Fullerton deanship in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Dean Marie Johnson is the first to hold the honorific title o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The National Whistleblower Center, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following news release: Ahead of the highly-anticipated Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) report on December 10th, the Financial Times has published an article (https://www.ft.com/content/2ebb0889-ba59-4a0d-9bfc-0c57efae6e33) teasing the preeminent report's content. According to the article, the report is set to offer unequivocal, quantitative support for a UK whistleblower rewards  more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: By Tom Durso Political polarization in contemporary U.S. politics appears to be an intractable, permanent problem, threatening a near-constant state of legislative gridlock and vitriolic dialogue. However, a new case study by researchers in the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs' Innovations for Successful Societies program offers a few glimme more PR

NIJMEGEN, The Netherlands, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Radboud University issued the following news: Patterns such as day and night or seasons, were very important for the emergence of the first life on Earth. This is stated by chemist Peer van Duppen in his research on which he will receive his PhD at Radboud University on 17 December. How humans developed from the first cell can be explained by Darwin's theory of evolution. But how life itself originated is unclear. Van Duppen: 'The prevailing idea  more PR

SANTA MONICA, California, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Dec. 9, 2024, to War on the Rocks: * * * 62 Years After the '62 War, Where Do China and India Go From Here? By Shanshan Mei and Dennis J. Blasko On December 3, 2024, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar released a statement on "recent developments in the India-China border areas and their implications for our overall bilateral relations." After reviewing the complicated his more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: A team of researchers has uncovered seven new dark comets in the solar system. In addition to doubling the number of known dark comets, the researchers have identified two distinct types based on differences in their orbit and size. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the findings reveal seven new dark comets and two types: outer dark comets and inner dark comets. Ou more PR

THOUSAND OAKS, California, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- SAGE Publishing issued the following news release: Sage has taken a significant step in advancing research integrity by adopting Dimensions Author Check, an application from Digital Science that reviews researchers' publication histories and networks to check for research integrity issues. This tool will help spot patterns in unethical scholarly behavior and is part of Sage's ongoing effort to prevent low-quality research from being published and t more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Scholastic and its partners, through their joint missions, reached more than 30 million children and 350,000 teachers by distributing books within their nonprofit networks * * * Today, Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, released its third annual Philanthropic Impact Report, featuring inspiring stories more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the bipartisan House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump released their final report: "The House assigned the bipartisan Task Force with three goals: understand what went wrong on that tragic day that killed an American patriot and almost cost President Trump his life, ensure accountability, and pre more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * New Board of Industry, Government, and Local Businesses Partners to Amplify Impact on Capital Region Economy * * * By Amy Geduldig The University at Albany generates $1.1 billion in economic activity throughout the Capital Region, according to a report released today. The analysis, conducted by the Capital District Regional Planning Commission, found the economic impact of UAlbany translated in more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: Jorge Gonzalez-Cruz, a Professor of Empire Innovation at the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center, is leading a project with a team of student researchers to reconstruct past major weather events in Puerto Rico and gather new data to help improve the island's power grid resiliency. The team traveled to Puerto Rico in October to install specialized sensors that can monitor Puerto Ri more PR

SWANSEA, Wales, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Swansea University issued the following news: A Swansea University academic has helped produce an important new resource, the first of its kind, aimed at helping people with type 1 diabetes use their prescribed automated insulin delivery (AID) systems during physical exercise, empowering them to lead safer, active lives. Launched today by the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) and the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diab more PR

KONGENS LYNGBY, Denmark, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Technical University of Denmark issued the following news: * * * The ice is melting in Greenland. But how much and how fast, and what does this mean for sea levels? To find answers, researchers are using measurements that rely on space technology. * * * Will the sea rise by 20 cm or 3 metres by 2100? This is obviously an interesting question to answer. Predicting the sea level in 75 years requires precise calculations and correct models of the more PR

MIDDLESBROUGH, England, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- Teesside University issued the following news release: Teesside University academic and artist has been working with German researchers to ensure light is shone on a previously lost collection of disability artwork. Professor of Art, Simon McKeown, from Teesside University's School of Arts & Creative Industries, has helped to lead a project to unlock a previously lost archive, which shows how disability was interpreted in the past. Coinciding with U more PR

WILSONVILLE, Oregon, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Teledyne FLIR issued the following news release: * * * A Fused-Thermal Imaging PAEB System Outperformed Existing State-of-the-Art AEB Systems During Tests of FMVSS No. 127 Requirements Coming in 2029 * * * GOLETA, Calif., Dec. 10, 2024 -- Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, in collaboration with VSI Labs today issued test results utilizing the new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 127 pedestrian automatic eme more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: While many student researchers dream of having a radical impact by say, curing cancer, Richard Su Fang is actually on the road to do so. The David C. Frederick Honors College student began his quest to better understand human health and the underlying mechanisms of cancer as a first-year student. Over the last three-and-a-half years, his studies combined with hours of research exploring specif more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan spent the last two weeks reinforcing NSF's strategic partnerships to ensure the United States remains at the vanguard of global research competitiveness. On Thursday, Nov. 28, Panchanathan met with India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in India to discuss the progress of collaborative investments between the two nations in STEM. The director then met with Ind more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: Thomas L. Hollowak, associate director for Special Collections, emeritus, in The University of Baltimore's Robert L. Bogomolny Library and the author of several books covering local history--including the history of the University--has published a new book about the experiences of Baltimore's Polish community reaching back to the late 1800s. The lives of these migrant workers, often unfolding more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Gary E. Wnek and the late Arnold Caplan recognized for groundbreaking innovations * * * Polymer scientist Gary E. Wnek and stem-cell biologist Arnold Caplan have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors. The two Case Western Reserve University faculty members will be inducted June 26 a more PR

IRVINE, California, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Hamid Jafarkhani and Jianhua Yu recognized for beneficial innovations * * * The National Academy of Inventors has named two University of California, Irvine researchers as fellows. Hamid Jafarkhani, Chancellor's Professor of electrical engineering & computer science, was recognized for his pioneering contributions to signal processing for multi-antenna wireless communic more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * This year's study also recognizes 100+ hospitals preventing maternity care deserts. * * * U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings. Just half of the hospitals evaluated for the 2025 ratings edition have been named Best  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: By Mike Nolan University at Albany chemist Igor Lednev is adding another research partner to help develop laser-based technologies for forensics and medical diagnostics. Lednev and Jurgen Popp, the scientific director of the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology in Germany, recently celebrated the launch of the Center for Biophotonic Technology and Artificial Intelligence (CeBAI). The joint center,  more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * 'Low-ball' audit fees mask higher future costs and lower-quality work * * * Corporations that partner with auditors who specialize in the company's industry reap cost savings and get a better picture of their finances, which boosts investor confidence, a new study has found. Co-authored by professors Birendra Mishra and Theodore Mock from UC Riverside's School of Busine more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * UCSF scientists combine a precision drug therapy with an antibody and radiation to eliminate tumors without causing side effects. * * * Radiation is one of the most effective ways to kill a tumor. But these therapies are indiscriminate, and they can damage healthy tissues. Now, UC San Francisco scientists have developed a way to deliver radiation just to  more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Birmingham issued the following news: * * * BetaCell Birmingham facility to receive funding from NC3Rs to create the largest capacity production of pancreatic beta cell organoids in the UK * * * Diabetes researchers will benefit from a funding boost that will see the University of Birmingham become the largest producer of animal-alternative pancreatic beta cell organoids in the UK. The BetaCell Birmingham facility, led by Dr Ildem A more PR

BRISTOL, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Bristol issued the following news release: * * * A new report has uncovered the many risks of participating in climate and environmental protests across the world - and how more countries are criminalising and repressing this activity in a bid to keep it in check. * * * The report, led by the University of Bristol, is the first to examine global statistics on this form of protest and identify alarming trends. It reveals that more than 2 more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Chicago issued the following news: * * * Conference shows future leaders inner workings of politics while broadening perspectives * * * More than two dozen University of Chicago students recently attended the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference--better known as COP29--which they described as an "eye-opening" yet "humbling" opportunity to learn about the inner-workings of policy and politics at a global scale. Traveling to B more PR

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: Rajee Olaganathan, PhD, FRAeS, an aviation professor at the University of Dubuque, was among the over 80 expert speakers who presented at the inaugural Sustainable Aviation Futures Asia-Pacific Congress held in Singapore in early November 2024. The Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress is the premier event focusing on the expansion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and the decarbonizatio more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Eastern Finland issued the following news: Artificial intelligence, AI, is rapidly transforming work also in the financial sector. Conducted at the University of Eastern Finland, a recent study explored how integrating AI into the work of sales teams affects the interpersonal communication competence required of sales managers. The study found that handing routine tasks over to AI improved efficiency and freed up sales managers' time for mo more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, carbon-fiber materials are nearly ubiquitous in the industrialized world, found in everything from hockey sticks to passenger airliners. With hundreds of thousands of tons of carbon fiber produced around the world every year, scientists have sought useful, cost-effective methods for recycling the material. But carbon fiber -- strands of carbon atoms bonded together in a matrix -- i more PR

MANCHESTER, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: A major UK patient trial of a new biomarker testing protocol for sepsis, led by University of Manchester researchers, has shown it is possible to safely stop antibiotic treatment earlier than current care. The duration reduction of around 10% could provide significant cost savings to health systems, limit unwanted drug side-effects, reduce overtreatment and reduce the development of antimic more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news release: Wildfires have turned the Far North into a carbon emitter, putting the region's permafrost at risk, according to an alarming new report co-authored by UdeM researcher Oliver Sonnentag. Increasingly frequent and severe wildfires have become a yearly concern for many Arctic communities, and a chapter of a new U.S. report involving one Canadian university - Universite de Montreal - suggests that th more PR

BIRMINGHAM, England, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Nottingham issued the following news release: The adult social care sector is under great amounts of stress, with evidence both of problematic labour conditions, opaque business models, and a lack of financial sustainability. New research from the University of Nottingham, and funded by Friends Provident Foundation, highlights the role investors and government can play in helping to improve labour standards throughout the English care more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news release: * * * Penn GSE's PASS program equips educators, school leaders, and administrators with AI-driven tools to enhance learning, drive innovation, and prepare students for a tech-driven future. * * * The University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE), in collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), is excited to anno more PR

PORTSMOUTH, England, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The University of Portsmouth issued the following news: At a time when countries across the world need to work together to address pressing global issues, a new study will look at how people from diverse backgrounds come together and interact behavioural psychologist in Portsmouth hopes to identify the mechanisms we use when interacting with people from diverse backgrounds as part of a new study. Dr Sophie Milward has received a Research Project grant  more PR

BRISBANE, Australia, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Queensland issued the following news: A University of Queensland-led study shows greenhouse gas emissions from tourism have been growing more than 2 times faster than those from the rest of the global economy. Associate Professor Ya-Yen Sun from UQ's Business School said rapid expansion in travel demand has meant carbon from tourism activities accounts for 9% of the world's total emissions. "Without urgent interventions in the global  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: Pippa Holloway, Cornerstones Chair in History at the University of Richmond, has received funding from the National Park Service for an exploration of the history of public school desegregation in Prince Edward County, Virginia. In partnership with Professor Brian Daugherity at VCU, Holloway will synthesize scholarly literature and compile a guide to archival resources on Davis v. Prince Edwar more PR

GREATER MANCHESTER, England, Dec. 11 (TNsres) -- The University of Salford issued the following news: * * * Dozens of fully-funded PhD opportunities in sustainable sound are available thanks to a new Centre of Doctoral Training (CDT) funded by EPSRC. * * * Applications are now open at the University of Salford, along with partners Bristol, Sheffield and Southampton Universities. Together there will be about 14 PhDs in starting in Autumn 2025. Salford is well known as one of the top institut more PR

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of St. Andrews issued the following news: Ethnic groups in Scotland were over two times more likely to experience the death of someone close to them during Covid-19 than the white population, according to a groundbreaking report released today by researchers from the University of St Andrews. The report, entitled Racism, belonging and Covid's legacy of ethnic inequalities in Scotland drew on data collected by the Evidence for Equality N more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: A new gene therapy can reverse the effects of heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model. The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can pump and dramatically improves survival, in what a paper describing the results calls "an unprecedented recovery of cardiac function." Currently, heart failure is irreversible. In the absence of a heart transplant, most med more PR

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus issued the following news: By Carter Graham The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Gary W. Rollins College of Business hosted its inaugural Econometrics Research Symposium on Thursday, Dec. 5, where students examined data sets of real-world issues and trends. Dr. Howard Wall, the director and chief economist of the newly founded UTC Center for Regional Economic Research and a professor of practice i more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * The study found that West African genetic ancestry was associated with shorter disease-free survival, particularly for women with hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer. * * * A study published Monday, Nov. 9, in JAMA Network Open underscored the importance of utilizing genetic ancestry beyond self-reported race in prognost more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * New study shows fans demand connectivity at concerts and music festivals - Concert and festival attendees require more connectivity as they become individual content creators, capturing social content, live streaming and uploading. - Verizon boosts its networks by prioritizing upload speeds, favoring fans posting and sharing content. - The potential for unreliab more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release: The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,222 new businesses statewide during the month of November according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wirt County led the state in the percentage of new business growth with a total of four new business registrations, a 1.79% increase. The Secretary of State's Business Division reported that Wyoming, Clay, Doddridge and Pl more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * NIH grants recognize the quality and significance of WashU Medicine research in enabling life-changing advances in medicine * * * In a testament to the quality and national competitiveness of biomedical research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, the school secured $683 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in more PR

OGDEN, Utah, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Weber State University issued the following news: A graduate student is using his engineering know-how to develop and test technology that could soon be used by researchers at Weber State University and military personnel at Hill Air Force Base. Gavin Messerly earned a bachelor's degree in computer engineering at WSU in 2023 and is currently working on his Master of Science in Computer Engineering. He also works full-time at Hill AFB as a project lead in the 3 more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Includes Air Monitoring Data Through 2023 * * * The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released its annual air quality trends report. This year's report covers 20 years of state air monitoring data for air pollutants regulated under the Clean Air Act, including ground-level ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide,  more PR

COLOGNY, Switzerland, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release: * * * * Businesses that fail to adapt to climate risks like extreme heat could lose up to 7% of annual earnings by 2035, nearly half the impact of COVID-19, with telecommunications, utilities, and energy sectors most exposed. * Green markets are projected to expand from $5 trillion to $14 trillion by 2030, creating opportunities for early movers to gain a competitive edge. * Companies invest more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The World Economic Forum issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * * Latest research highlights companies moving from a cost-driven to a value-driven approach when assessing their manufacturing footprint globally. * Countries that embrace this shift will enhance their attractiveness for foreign investment. By adopting innovative manufacturing policies, these countries are likely to experience improved growth, including higher GDP and a  more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Dec. 11 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: Arkansas Tech University students Hannah Cherb and Emily Stolp have earned 2025 Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) Student Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) grants to help fund their continued study of specialized topics. Cherb is a computer science student from Clarksville. "I've always liked math, but I didn't feel like doing accounting," said Cherb. "Computer science has allowed me to be more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu. Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news Rebels topple Syrian government in 10-day blitz The brutal 13-year civil war in Syria reached a swift culmination as Islamist rebel forces occupied Damascus and more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: ROCHESTER, MN Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced teammates Grace Kaspar and Sia Sood, eighth-grade students at John Adams Middle School, are the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Minnesota's First District. The teammates created the app "Design Your Brain" which uses engaging and interactive tools to improve attention, memory, and cognitive skills. Grace and Sia were inspir more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news release: As artificial intelligence and blockchain platforms like Ethereum revolutionize the tech landscape, two University of Oklahoma researchers were recently awarded academic fellowships to share their ongoing work at DevCon, a global conference for decentralized innovation presented by the Ethereum Foundation in Bangkok, Thailand. Ethereum is an open-source blockchain technology that allows users to more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation: * * * WHEREAS: Computing technology is integral to modern culture as it transforms the way we engage with information, the economy, and our communities; and WHEREAS: Access to computer science education, including qualified teachers, technology, and age-appropriate curriculum, promotes critical thinking skills and offers opportunities for advancement in the rapidly growing field; and WHEREAS: Compu more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: While many student researchers dream of having a radical impact by say, curing cancer, Richard Su Fang is actually on the road to do so. The David C. Frederick Honors College student began his quest to better understand human health and the underlying mechanisms of cancer as a first-year student. Over the last three-and-a-half years, his studies combined with hours of research exploring specif more PR

IRVINE, California, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Hamid Jafarkhani and Jianhua Yu recognized for beneficial innovations * * * The National Academy of Inventors has named two University of California, Irvine researchers as fellows. Hamid Jafarkhani, Chancellor's Professor of electrical engineering & computer science, was recognized for his pioneering contributions to signal processing for multi-antenna wireless communic more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The University of Texas's El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * 1 of only 3 Texas universities to offer cutting-edge program * * * Artificial intelligence is transforming modern life, and computer science students at The University of Texas at El Paso will now have a chance to be at the cutting edge of the technological revolution. Beginning in the spring of 2025, UTEP is launching a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The pr more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Dec. 10 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Ramesh Sivanpillai (center), an instructional professor in UW's School of Computing and Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center, monitors several UW students who helped him with mapping damaged homes and structures in Florida after Hurricane Milton hit the state in October. Students mapped 3,470 damaged structures in five west Florida communities. Mekhriddin Rakhimov, a visiting faculty member in th more PR