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Newswise: Eng invited to White House Cancer Moonshot forum
Released: 2-Mar-2023 3:35 PM EST
Eng invited to White House Cancer Moonshot forum
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Cathy Eng, MD, the David H. Johnson Professor of Surgical and Medical Oncology, has been invited to participate in the White House Cancer Moonshot Colorectal Cancer Forum. She will be at the White House Complex on March 10 as administration officials provide updates on progress on several key Moonshot initiatives and seek input from patients, caretakers, oncologists and researchers.

Released: 2-Mar-2023 3:05 PM EST
SLU/YouGov Poll: Bipartisan Support for School Safety and Gun Reforms
Saint Louis University

The February 2023 SLU/YouGov Poll interviewed 900 likely Missouri voters about issues facing the Missouri legislature and their opinions about school safety and guns, following the October school shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School. The survey found that 56% of voters reported they were somewhat or very worried about a shooting happening at Missouri schools, and there is bipartisan support for safety and gun reforms.

Released: 2-Mar-2023 1:15 PM EST
Study finds political campaigns may change the choices of voters – but not their policy views
Oxford University Press

A new paper in The Quarterly Journal of Economics, published by Oxford University Press, measures the overall impact of electoral campaigns and finds that televised debates have little effect on the formation of voter choice.

Released: 2-Mar-2023 9:55 AM EST
FSU political science professor available for context on Northern Ireland trade deal
Florida State University

By: Bill Wellock | Published: February 28, 2023 | 12:36 pm | SHARE: The United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) announced Monday that they have reached an agreement on Northern Ireland trade issues, which became a major sticking point in post-Brexit negotiations.Florida State University Associate Professor Sean Ehrlich is available to provide context on the Northern Ireland trade deal.

Newswise: Economics expert explains how consumer price reports show ‘inflation is not done yet’
Released: 2-Mar-2023 3:00 AM EST
Economics expert explains how consumer price reports show ‘inflation is not done yet’
Virginia Tech

Expectations that inflation has eased fueled recent stock market gains, but results from two major price-tracking indexes came in higher than expected, dousing that optimism with cold water. The statistics from these reports have economists predicting that the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates to get inflation under control.

   
Released: 1-Mar-2023 11:05 AM EST
‘China’s menacing behavior,’ military buildup cause for concern
University of Miami

China’s aggression and increasingly provocative actions in the Indo-Pacific reflect its willingness to openly challenge the U.S.-led economic order in the growth-oriented region, according to a University of Miami China and defense expert.

Released: 28-Feb-2023 1:05 PM EST
Better communication leads to more international solidarity
University of Konstanz

What promoted citizens to favour a fair distribution of vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic? This is the focus topic in the current study of Konstanz researchers, political scientists Dirk Leuffen, Pascal Mounchid and Max Heermann as well as sociologist Sebastian Koos, published in npj Vaccines.

Newswise: Targeting wealth managers would cripple Russia's oligarchs
Released: 28-Feb-2023 12:05 PM EST
Targeting wealth managers would cripple Russia's oligarchs
Dartmouth College

From astronomical sums of money to opulent superyachts and lavish villas, the assets of the oligarchs providing the political and financial backing for Russian president Vladimir Putin's military ambitions have been publicly and fervently seized by Western nations since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

   
Newswise: US falls far behind most of the world in support for fathers and caregivers of aging adults
Released: 28-Feb-2023 10:25 AM EST
US falls far behind most of the world in support for fathers and caregivers of aging adults
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Today, the WORLD Policy Analysis Center (WORLD) at UCLA, launched “Equality within Our Lifetimes,” the most comprehensive analysis to date of laws and policies related to gender equality in all 193 U.N. member states. While the U.S. performs well in some areas, it has become even more of an outlier when it comes to care.

Released: 27-Feb-2023 6:00 PM EST
Syria peacebuilding efforts must address causes of the country’s “failed” state
University of Exeter

Any attempts to build peace in Syria must address the factors which led to the country being a failed state before civil war began, research says.

Released: 27-Feb-2023 5:10 PM EST
Hoops 4 Hope Returns
University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center

23-year-old fundraiser for the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center makes a comeback this spring.

21-Feb-2023 11:35 AM EST
Internal Medicine Physicians Call for Policies that Would Protect Patient Access to Reproductive Health Care Services
American College of Physicians (ACP)

Patients need to be able to access comprehensive reproductive health services without undue government interference, including abortion, says the American College of Physicians (ACP) in a new policy paper published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Released: 27-Feb-2023 9:55 AM EST
FSU experts available to comment on East Palestine Environmental disaster
Florida State University

By: Mark Blackwell Thomas | Published: February 27, 2023 | 9:33 am | SHARE: It’s been three weeks since a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio sparked an environmental disaster that is still unfolding.  A federal investigators’ Feb. 22 announcement that the accident was 100% preventable, came on the same day the Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced that the deaths of 43,700 aquatic animals were tied to the disaster.

Released: 27-Feb-2023 8:05 AM EST
Child Sex Trafficking and Enhancing Georgia Responses
University of Georgia

Wilbanks CEASE Clinic Director Emma M. Hetherington is a child welfare law specialist certified by the National Association of Counsel for Children. Hetherington provides legal consulting services to attorneys and advocates nationwide on matters involving child welfare law, child sexual abuse and CSEC.

Newswise: Economics expert available to speak about outlier repercussions of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Released: 26-Feb-2023 3:00 AM EST
Economics expert available to speak about outlier repercussions of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Virginia Tech

The one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion – or in the words of Kremlin leaders, “special military operation” – has left thousands dead or wounded, scores of buildings and infrastructure destroyed or damaged, and millions of people displaced. The economic damage from the war reaches far beyond the borders of Ukraine and Russia.

23-Feb-2023 11:05 AM EST
Protocol not top priority for Northern Ireland voters
Queen's University Belfast

Most voters in Northern Ireland do not rank the Protocol among their highest policy concerns when compared to other policy issues, a new report by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, has found.

Released: 23-Feb-2023 1:35 PM EST
Is South Africa Taking a Financial Risk by Conducting Naval Exercises with Russia?
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

UMD Smith's Lemma Senbet, an advisor to the G20 Compact with Africa, describes the impetus and economic implications of South Africa joining a 10-day naval exercise with Russia and China.

   
Newswise: New Study Finds Offering Paid Sick Leave is Good for U.S. Business
Released: 23-Feb-2023 1:30 PM EST
New Study Finds Offering Paid Sick Leave is Good for U.S. Business
Florida Atlantic University

A study that systematically reviewed 22 years of research examining the relationship between paid sick leave benefits and short-term and long-term U.S. business outcomes finds a trove of evidence suggesting paid sick leave is linked with favorable business outcomes. Key findings show access to paid sick leave means less occupational injury, spread of contagious disease, presenteeism (the act of workers going to work while ill), and employee death. There was more evidence that paid sick leave was related to favorable business conditions such as employee morale and job satisfaction, improved retention, higher profitability and firm performance, and favorable labor market conditions, compared to evidence supporting negative business consequences, such as worker absence.

 
Released: 22-Feb-2023 4:30 PM EST
AANA Applauds the Save Our Rural Hospitals Act That Eliminates CRNA Supervision and Supports Rural Healthcare
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Last week, U.S. Representatives Sam Graves (R-MO) and Jared Huffman (D-CA) reintroduced the “Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act” (H.R. 833). Along with providing enhanced payments to rural healthcare providers to help ensure the viability of these important local healthcare facilities, this legislation also includes a provision to permanently remove physician supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), under Medicare Part A conditions of participation and a provision to include non-medically directed CRNA services as a mandatory benefit under the Medicaid program.

   
Released: 22-Feb-2023 3:45 PM EST
Introduction of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation Could Benefit Thousands of Kentuckians
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Lisa Willner (D-Louisville) for working with Komen to introduce legislation that would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy. In 2023, more than 4,030 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 790 will die of the disease in Kentucky alone.

   
Released: 22-Feb-2023 3:40 PM EST
Introduction of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation Could Benefit Thousands of Oregonians
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Senator Kate Lieber (D-Beaverton) for working with Komen to introduce legislation that would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy. In 2023, more than 4,220 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 570 will die of the disease in Oregon alone.

   
Released: 22-Feb-2023 3:40 PM EST
Introduction of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation Could Benefit Thousands of Montanans
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Representative Jodee Etchart (R-Billings) for working with Komen to introduce legislation that would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy. In 2023, more than 1,030 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 150 will die of the disease in Montana alone.

   
Released: 22-Feb-2023 11:10 AM EST
How asylum seeker credibility is assessed by authorities
University of Copenhagen

Credibility is a crucial factor when immigration authorities determine whether an asylum seeker is eligible to reside in Denmark or not.

Newswise: Economic crises can accelerate decarbonization
Released: 22-Feb-2023 10:10 AM EST
Economic crises can accelerate decarbonization
Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS)-Helmholtz Centre Potsdam

Crises can accelerate structural change and spur an absolute decoupling of CO2 emissions from economic growth.

Newswise: Concordia Americas Summit returns to the University of Miami
Released: 21-Feb-2023 2:00 PM EST
Concordia Americas Summit returns to the University of Miami
University of Miami

The two-day international forum convenes thought leaders to address issues dealing with the Western Hemisphere, with a focus on Latin America. The 2023 edition will occur March 9-10 on the Coral Gables Campus.

Released: 20-Feb-2023 9:05 PM EST
Two out of three corporate frauds go undetected, research finds
University of Toronto, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management

To professor Alexander Dyck, corporate fraud is like an iceberg: a small number is visible, but much more lurks below the surface.

Released: 20-Feb-2023 2:30 PM EST
Introduction of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation Could Benefit Thousands of Kansans
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Senator Dinah Sykes (D-Lenexa) and the House Committee on Health and Human Services for working with Komen to introduce legislation that would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy.

Released: 20-Feb-2023 2:20 PM EST
Introduction of Diagnostic and Supplemental Imaging Legislation Could Benefit Thousands of Tennesseans
Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, applauds Senator Becky Massey (R-Knoxville) and Representative Rebecca Alexander (D-Jonesborough) for working with Komen to introduce legislation that would remove financial barriers to imaging that can rule out breast cancer or confirm the need for a biopsy.

Newswise: Mercy Medical Center Receives Presidential Award for Innovative Approach to Caring for Human Trafficking Victims
Released: 20-Feb-2023 2:00 PM EST
Mercy Medical Center Receives Presidential Award for Innovative Approach to Caring for Human Trafficking Victims
Mercy Medical Center

The Blue Dot Human Trafficking Initiative at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore has received a 2022 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons for its innovative and holistic approach to the care and well-being of human trafficking victims.

Released: 20-Feb-2023 1:05 PM EST
Rationing: A fairer way to fight climate change?
University of Leeds

World War II-style rationing could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, according to new research from the University of Leeds.

Newswise: The unnecessary burden of war
Released: 17-Feb-2023 7:00 PM EST
The unnecessary burden of war
University of Groningen

Governments could help millions of people and save a lot of money with targeted energy subsidies.

Released: 17-Feb-2023 1:05 PM EST
A way to govern ethical use of artificial intelligence without hindering advancement
Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University School of Public Health researchers are developing a new governance model for ethical guidance and enforcement in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI).

Released: 16-Feb-2023 5:25 PM EST
U.S. unprepared for dangers posed by zoonotic diseases, new analysis concludes
New York University

The United States, the largest importer of wildlife in the world, is not prepared for future spread of animal-borne, or zoonotic, diseases due to gaps among governmental agencies designed to combat these threats, concludes a new analysis by researchers at Harvard Law School and New York University.

   
Released: 16-Feb-2023 12:55 PM EST
One-time tax items aren’t earnings misconduct
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

When investors try to forecast a company’s future earnings by analyzing its current financial statements, a perplexing problem is how to interpret nonrecurring income taxes.



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