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Released: 15-Nov-2023 11:20 AM EST
From Farm to Newsroom: The Latest Research and Features on Agriculture
Newswise

The world’s total population is expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050. This rapid increase in population is boosting the demand for agriculture to cater for the increased demand. Below are some of the latest research and features on agriculture and farming in the Agriculture channel on Newswise.

Released: 13-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
More than 50 Lawmakers Join Legislative Effort to Ensure Safe Anesthesia Care for Veterans
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

Today, H.R. 3347, the Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act reached a milestone of more than 50 bipartisan cosponsors. This ASA-supported bill would prohibit the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs from removing physician anesthesiologists from the team of professionals providing surgical services to Veterans in VA hospitals.

9-Nov-2023 5:00 PM EST
AANA Honors our Nation’s Veterans, Supports Better Care And Greater Access to Healthcare in VA
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

In observance of Veterans Day, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) honors and thanks the nation’s military veterans for their bravery and service to our country.

Released: 9-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EST
USU Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, DARPA collaborate to ‘STRENGTHEN’ mental health
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

Since 9/11, more than 30,000 service members and veterans have taken their own lives – a devastating toll that represents four times the number of those killed in post-911 military operations. To help reduce and eliminate suicide, the Uniformed Services University’s Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) has partnered with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on a muti-study program designed to target and optimize brain circuits associated with suicide. CSTS, part of USU’s Department of Psychiatry, will provide consultation and support to DARPA and study teams for the new program – Strengthening Resilient Emotions and Nimble Cognitions through Engineering Neuroplasticity, or STRENGTHEN. STRENGTHEN will involve a multitude of studies led by Columbia and Harvard universities, McLean Hospital, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Ultimately, this research aims to develop treatments that will enhance cognitive flexibility – the skill of adapting one’s t

Released: 7-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EST
UWF earns highest ranking to date on ‘Best for Vets’ list
University of West Florida

UWF came in at No. 12 out of 325 schools on the "Best for Vets" college list released by the Military Times. This marks the University’s highest ranking on the list to date.

Released: 6-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EST
National Veterans and Military Families Month: Florida State University experts available to comment
Florida State University

By: Jenny Ralph | Published: November 6, 2023 | 3:51 pm | SHARE: November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, a time to recognize, celebrate and honor the sacrifices and contributions veterans and military families provide for the nation’s armed forces.Military families and veterans face an array of challenges related to their service to the United States of America.

Released: 24-Oct-2023 1:35 PM EDT
From nanoplastics to airborne toxins: Pollution stories for media.
Newswise

Read the latest research news on air pollution, nanoplastics, waterborne illnesses and more in the Pollution channel on Newswise.

       
Newswise: Dr. Jonathan Woodson Is Fourth Recipient of American College of Surgeons Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award
Released: 23-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Dr. Jonathan Woodson Is Fourth Recipient of American College of Surgeons Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Retired USAR Major General Dr. Jonathan Woodson, MD, MSS, FACS, MG, MC, was honored with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Distinguished Lifetime Military Contribution Award during the ACS Clinical Congress 2023.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 9:05 AM EDT
Psychiatrist Available to Comment on Psychological Impact of Israel-Palestine Conflict
New York Institute of Technology, New York Tech

In the wake of recent attacks, Psychiatrist Liat Jarkon, D.O., director of the Center for Behavioral Health at New York Institute of Technology, urges parents to be wary of what children are seeing.

   
Newswise: Argonne hosts resume writing workshop for veterans
Released: 10-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Argonne hosts resume writing workshop for veterans
Argonne National Laboratory

Argonne’s Veterans Employee Resource Group hosted a resume writing workshop for a group of veterans, helping to build their professional skills.

Newswise: Understanding How to Treat and Possibly Prevent PTSD
Released: 3-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Understanding How to Treat and Possibly Prevent PTSD
California State University, Fullerton

There is a common misconception that only people who have served in the military develop post traumatic stress disorder. While PTSD is a prevalent issue for military veterans, anyone who endures trauma can experience PTSD.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 12:50 PM EDT
Stay informed on women's health issues in the Women's Health channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest headlines in the Women's Health channel on Newswise.

Released: 26-Sep-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Uniformed Services University Recognizes Renown DoD Nutritionist by Renaming Human Performance Lab in her Honor
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

Dr. Patricia Deuster dedicated her 40-year career to the military and optimizing performance for the warfighter. Now, the Human Performance Lab (HPL) at the Uniformed Services University (USU) is dedicated to her. USU renamed the lab in her honor, and commemorated her service and the lab’s renaming with a ceremony Sept. 25.

Newswise: Richard W. Mies awarded Livermore’s 2023 John S. Foster Medal
Released: 20-Sep-2023 1:00 PM EDT
Richard W. Mies awarded Livermore’s 2023 John S. Foster Medal
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Director Kim Budil today announced the 2023 John S. Foster, Jr. Medal is awarded to retired U.S. Navy Admiral Richard W. Mies.

Released: 19-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
America’s Veterans Deserve High Quality Anesthesia Care
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

During Congressional testimony today, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) urged the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system to provide the same anesthesia care and services to our veterans as is in place in healthcare systems in 49 states. AANA President-Elect Jan Setnor, MSN, CRNA, Col. (Ret), USAFR, NC, in testimony before the House VA Committee Subcommittee on Health, defended Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists’ (CRNAs’) ability to deliver high-quality anesthesia care to all populations, including the complex needs of our nation’s veterans, as a result of their specialized and detailed anesthesia training.

Released: 19-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Urges Congress to Block VA Nurses’ Efforts to Remove Anesthesiologists from Veterans’ Care
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) testified today before the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health and urged Congress to block a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Nursing Services’ proposal to remove physician anesthesiologists from the surgical care of Veterans. The nurses’ proposal would lower the standard of care for Veterans by dismantling the team-based model of anesthesia care and move VA to a rarely used nurse-only model.

Newswise: NSRI, NU awarded $24.5M contract to develop acute radiation syndrome prophylactic
Released: 11-Sep-2023 10:00 AM EDT
NSRI, NU awarded $24.5M contract to develop acute radiation syndrome prophylactic
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Researchers from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and University of Nebraska Medical Center, with guidance and administration from the National Strategic Research Institute, are advancing development of a first-of-its-kind prophylactic to help protect U.S. troops from the effects of acute radiation syndrome.

Released: 5-Sep-2023 6:05 AM EDT
New home-based rehab program for military, veterans helps treat common muscle injuries
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)

Musculoskeletal injuries – like low back and knee pain – account for the most lost duty days in the military and are one the main reasons service members and veterans seek medical care.

Released: 31-Aug-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Protecting the protectors: Virginia Tech researchers work to secure power grid communication on military bases.
Virginia Tech

For months, U.S. officials have been sniffing out malicious computer code that they suspect to be planted inside the power grid and communication control systems on U.S. military bases. Virginia Tech researchers already are working on a plan to secure future military base power grid operations and their critical missions from such threats.



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