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Released: 20-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Association for Molecular Pathology Releases Survey Findings and Recommendations to Improve Implementation of European Union’s In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), the premier global, molecular diagnostic professional society, today released the results of its Impacts of the European Union (EU) In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) Survey. The anonymous survey was created and administered to molecular diagnostics professionals around the world to determine current levels of understanding, assess broad implications, and identify future trends related to the new regulation.

14-Feb-2024 5:20 PM EST
Labor Action Tracker annual report reveals number of striking US workers rose 141% in 2023
Cornell University

The number of striking workers, particularly in private-sector industries, more than doubled from 2022 to 2023, according to the third Labor Action Tracker Annual Report, which presents key findings from work stoppage data.

Newswise: Uni sector scores poor report card when it comes to workplace health
Released: 13-Feb-2024 7:05 PM EST
Uni sector scores poor report card when it comes to workplace health
University of South Australia

A large survey of Australian university employees over the past four years paints a bleak picture, with almost 73% of professionals and academics reporting poor work environments in 2023.

Released: 13-Feb-2024 5:05 PM EST
Successful Employer-Driven Disability Initiatives Benefit Individuals and Companies
IOS Press

Research in the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation pinpoints the elements impactful initiatives have in common and the positive effects on disabled and non-disabled employees and corporate climate

   
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Released: 5-Feb-2024 3:05 PM EST
The future of local news is dire
University of Miami

University faculty and students are exploring ways to keep communities informed.

Released: 5-Feb-2024 2:05 PM EST
Former White House Economists to Kick Off ‘Finance Grand Challenges’ Series at UMD Smith
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Michael Faulkender and Phillip Swagel (both formerly served as Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy at the Treasury Department), plus Tyler Goodspeed (formerly on the White House Council of Economic Advisers), will discuss such topics as the social security and the national debt to kick off a new speaker series at UMD’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.

   
Newswise: Study finds work benefits people with certain job-related disabilities
Released: 5-Feb-2024 1:00 PM EST
Study finds work benefits people with certain job-related disabilities
West Virginia University

Findings from a West Virginia University research team suggest a possible link between leaving the workforce prematurely because of disabilities from non-life-threatening, work-related conditions and the development of serious health problems, even death.

Newswise: Whether a Racial Minority or Majority at Their School, White Teachers Struggle with Race Relations
Released: 2-Feb-2024 9:30 AM EST
Whether a Racial Minority or Majority at Their School, White Teachers Struggle with Race Relations
College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

In a study of white teachers’ sense of belongingness at their schools, EPOL assistant professor Jennifer L. Nelson found that these teachers were often ill-equipped for discussions about racial issues with Black colleagues and students because they had little prior experience thinking about or confronting race in their family, educational and previous work environments.

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Released: 1-Feb-2024 5:00 PM EST
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT: Nurses -- The Most Trusted Profession in an Age of Mistrust
Newswise

For 21 years, nurses have consistently been the most trusted profession, according to the yearly Gallup poll. (The new poll will be issued by the end of January). Dr Rushton, who specializes in burnout, will speak on trust, moral injury, and how nurses cope in this day and age.

Released: 1-Feb-2024 4:05 PM EST
Imbed Biosciences, Inc awarded Skin Integrity and Wound Care agreement with Premier, Inc.
Imbed Biosciences

Madison Wisconsin based Imbed Biosciences, Inc has been awarded a Technology Breakthrough designation for PelashieldAM™ with Premier, Inc. through its Kiindo™ pediatric performance group and collaborative.

Newswise: The Challenges and Charms of In-Person Observing
Released: 1-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
The Challenges and Charms of In-Person Observing
NSF's NOIRLab

NSF’s NOIRLab’s world-class observatories — Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, Kitt Peak National Observatory, the International Gemini Observatory, and Vera C. Rubin Observatory — are built in some of the highest and driest locations on Earth, often situated far from major inhabited areas.

Newswise: Idaho National Laboratory and Colorado School of Mines expand research partnership
Released: 1-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
Idaho National Laboratory and Colorado School of Mines expand research partnership
Idaho National Laboratory (INL)

Idaho National Laboratory and Colorado School of Mines have agreed to expand their joint efforts in scientific research for the next five years.

Newswise: El fascinante desafío de observar en persona
Released: 1-Feb-2024 12:05 PM EST
El fascinante desafío de observar en persona
NSF's NOIRLab

Los observatorios de clase mundial de NOIRLab de NSF: el Observatorio Cerro Tololo, el Observatorio Nacional Kitt Peak, el Observatorio Internacional Gemini y el Observatorio Vera C. Rubin, están construidos en algunos de los lugares más altos y secos del planeta, a menudo alejados de las principales áreas pobladas.

Newswise: Research looks at how experiences at previous jobs motivate start-up operators
Released: 1-Feb-2024 11:00 AM EST
Research looks at how experiences at previous jobs motivate start-up operators
West Virginia University

When people quit their jobs to launch their own companies, the reasons that motivated them to become entrepreneurs can be major predictors of success, according to West Virginia University management scholar Hyeonsuh Lee.

   
Newswise: American Chiropractic Association Elects New Leadership
Released: 1-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
American Chiropractic Association Elects New Leadership
American Chiropractic Association

ACA installed a new president during its recent annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

Newswise: Lab Repurposes a Former Particle Accelerator to Become a Scientific Data Center Facility
Released: 1-Feb-2024 10:05 AM EST
Lab Repurposes a Former Particle Accelerator to Become a Scientific Data Center Facility
Department of Energy, Office of Science

We’re all about finding new ways to save energy and money at the Department of Energy (DOE), especially when it comes to our facilities.

29-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
Socioeconomic insights shift hiring views
American Psychological Association (APA)

Both liberals and conservatives are more likely to believe that merit-based hiring is unfair after learning about the impacts of socioeconomic disparities, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 31-Jan-2024 3:05 PM EST
FASEB Announces Partnership with Dryad
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), the largest coalition of biomedical research associations in the United States, announces a collaboration between FASEB Publications and Dryad.

   
Released: 31-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
RNA Scientist Receives Federal Funding to Commercialize Molecular Tool Against Alzheimer’s Disease
University at Albany, State University of New York

University at Albany scientist Scott Tenenbaum, founder of UAlbany spinoff company sxRNA Technologies, Inc. (sxRNA Tech), has received $500,000 from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, to study how aging brain cells shape the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, and advance RNA technology that could inform new therapeutics to prevent and treat Alzheimer's and related dementias.

Newswise: Rounds with Leadership: Focusing Federal Investments on Nursing
Released: 31-Jan-2024 1:00 PM EST
Rounds with Leadership: Focusing Federal Investments on Nursing
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

In response to workforce concerns, the National Advisory Council on Nursing Education and Practice (NACNEP) issued its 19th report to Congress and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services earlier this month titled "Mitigating Nursing Workforce Challenges by Optimizing Learning Environments." In this report, NACNEP is advocating for immediate action to address four leading concerns, including the nursing faculty shortage, clinical preceptor training, nursing student internship opportunities, and nursing education infrastructure.

   
Newswise: Celebrating 25 Years of Guardian Scholars at the CSU
Released: 31-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Celebrating 25 Years of Guardian Scholars at the CSU
California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Office

Discover how Guardian Scholars and similar programs empower foster youth to achieve their dreams of earning a college degree.

Newswise: Ten Things You Can Do to Support Nurses
Released: 31-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
Ten Things You Can Do to Support Nurses
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

We keep hearing that we as a country have moved on from COVID. But we are here to tell you: nurses have not.

Released: 30-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
Bernadette Boden-Albala to be honored for contributions in addressing stroke inequities
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Jan. 30, 2024 — Bernadette Boden-Albala, M.P.H., Dr.P.H., director of the University of California, Irvine Program in Public Health and founding dean of the planned School of Population and Public Health, has been selected to receive the prestigious Edgar J. Kenton III Lecture Award from the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, just prior to its annual International Stroke Conference.

Newswise: Hilaria Supa Huamán to Receive 2024 Penn Nursing Renfield Foundation Award for Global Women’s Health
Released: 30-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
Hilaria Supa Huamán to Receive 2024 Penn Nursing Renfield Foundation Award for Global Women’s Health
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Hilaria Supa Huamán, Director of Mosoq Pakari Sumaq Kawsay (New Dawn for Good Living) Healing Center, is a Peruvian politician and human rights activist.

Released: 30-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Our winter of discontent: Get the latest news on the flu in the Influenza channel
Newswise

The latest research and expertise on the flue can be found in the Influenza channel on Newswise.

Newswise: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Unveils Leadership Enhancements for Next Era of Excellence
Released: 30-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Unveils Leadership Enhancements for Next Era of Excellence
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

To further support its mission and vision, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has modified its leadership structure by elevating two associate director functions to deputy director positions.

Released: 30-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
UMD-LinkUp AI Maps Transforms AI Job Tracking with Groundbreaking Approach
University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business

Researchers develop the first AI-powered job mapping tool to track the creation of AI jobs.

   
Newswise: National MS Society Awards Dr. Sergio Baranzini the Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research
Released: 30-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
National MS Society Awards Dr. Sergio Baranzini the Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research
Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS)

Sergio E. Baranzini, PhD, a geneticist, neuroimmunologist, and data scientist at the University of California, San Francisco, is the winner of this year’s Barancik Prize for Innovation in MS Research.

Newswise: Heart of the Matter: Media Tipsheet From Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai
Released: 30-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Heart of the Matter: Media Tipsheet From Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai

Cardiologists and cardiac and vascular surgeons from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai are available for interviews throughout February to discuss heart-related topics, including the latest advances in research and patient care.

Newswise: MD Anderson designated IAEA Collaborating Centre to focus on improving radiation, radiology and nuclear medicine worldwide
Released: 30-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
MD Anderson designated IAEA Collaborating Centre to focus on improving radiation, radiology and nuclear medicine worldwide
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the signing of an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to become an IAEA Collaborating Centre.

Newswise: Comfort isn’t only a feeling, it’s a study
Released: 30-Jan-2024 9:05 AM EST
Comfort isn’t only a feeling, it’s a study
Tsinghua University Press

A lot of factors go into an individual’s comfort, and it’s more than just how one feels about the temperature.

Newswise: Michigan Ross Announces New ESG Concentration for Full-Time MBA Students
Released: 23-Jan-2024 4:05 AM EST
Michigan Ross Announces New ESG Concentration for Full-Time MBA Students
University of Michigan Ross School of Business

As of 2024, Michigan Ross is one of the first business schools in the country to offer an ESG concentration.

Released: 22-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
How the brain responds to reward is linked to socioeconomic background
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

MIT neuroscientists have found that the brain’s sensitivity to rewarding experiences — a critical factor in motivation and attention — can be shaped by socioeconomic conditions.

   
Newswise: Cedars-Sinai Sending Expert Delegation to Arab Health 2024
Released: 22-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
Cedars-Sinai Sending Expert Delegation to Arab Health 2024
Cedars-Sinai

A team of experts from Cedars-Sinai International will participate in Arab Health, Jan. 29-Feb. 1, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, underscoring Cedars-Sinai’s commitment to growing its worldwide presence by supporting innovative, advanced collaborative medical care for millions of patients around the globe.

Released: 22-Jan-2024 12:05 PM EST
Kay Macleod named Associate Director for Basic Sciences for the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Chicago Medical Center

As AD for Basic Sciences, Macleod will have oversight of basic research activities across the Center and oversee research program infrastructure.

Released: 22-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
Ochsner Health Named One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek for the Second Consecutive Year
Ochsner Health

The Newsweek survey of over 220,000+ individuals included representation at more than 1.5 million companies in America.

Released: 22-Jan-2024 11:05 AM EST
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Welcomes Vince Loffredo, Ed.D., as Chief Learning Officer
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

In a strategic move, ASA has hired Vince Loffredo, Ed.D., as its new Chief Learning Officer, where he will oversee the Education, Meetings, and Publications departments, as well as serve as a vital member of ASA’s CEO team.

Released: 22-Jan-2024 9:05 AM EST
The Hidden Impact of Virtual Communication for Student Teams
George Washington University

New research that examined the team dynamics of undergraduate students finds that instructors often overlook the negative impacts of virtual communication on student teams who are enrolled in on-campus courses.

Released: 19-Jan-2024 1:05 PM EST
How firms frame training programs for gig workers boosts promotion and uptake of the programs, strengthening the bond between worker and company
Newswise Review

General skills training programs for those hired under flexible arrangements can strengthen the relationship between firm and worker, thus benefiting both groups. But for that to happen, the programs need to have strong buy-in from both managers and workers.

Newswise: Study Examines Substance Use in First Responders During  COVID-19 Pandemic
Released: 18-Jan-2024 8:30 AM EST
Study Examines Substance Use in First Responders During COVID-19 Pandemic
Florida Atlantic University

Little is known about the factors associated with first responder drug and alcohol use during the pandemic. A new study shows that nearly 40 percent of law enforcement personnel, firefighters and emergency medical service providers reported using substances to relieve emotional discomfort during COVID-19.

   
Newswise: National award goes to Sandia Labs engineer
Released: 17-Jan-2024 4:05 PM EST
National award goes to Sandia Labs engineer
Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia engineer Tony Garcia recognized with a prestigious 2023 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers STAR of Today award for technical achievement.

Newswise: E-scooter injuries can come at a cost to the public
Released: 17-Jan-2024 10:05 AM EST
E-scooter injuries can come at a cost to the public
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Electric scooters carry a significant risk of orthopedic injuries and associated costs for medical care, which can create a financial burden for the public, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Business, could have policy implications for the vehicles, which are available through vehicle-sharing programs in many cities worldwide.

Newswise: Cost of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance is Flattening Worker Wages, Contributing to Income Inequality
12-Jan-2024 9:05 AM EST
Cost of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance is Flattening Worker Wages, Contributing to Income Inequality
Tufts University

The rising cost of health insurance is an ongoing concern in the United States. New research from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University shows that increasing health insurance costs are eating up a growing proportion of worker’s compensation, and have been a major factor in both flattening wages and increasing income inequality over the past 30 years.

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Released: 10-Jan-2024 2:05 PM EST
For Third Straight Year, Johns Hopkins APL Named Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award Winner and Top 50 Best Place to Work
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

For a third consecutive year, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, has been named a winner of Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Award, and earned a spot as one of the Best Places to Work for 2024.

Newswise: Sending emails during Zoom meetings? Binghamton research shows benefits of multicommunication at work, in the classroom
Released: 9-Jan-2024 8:05 AM EST
Sending emails during Zoom meetings? Binghamton research shows benefits of multicommunication at work, in the classroom
Binghamton University, State University of New York

New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York examines how multicommunicating could benefit the workplace or classroom as long as it’s used properly.

Released: 3-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Job ads with wide pay ranges can deter applicants
Washington State University

As more states require employers to list compensation on job ads, a trending strategy to use very wide pay ranges could potentially harm recruitment, according to a Washington State University study.

Newswise: Jonathan Stamler, MD, Named Fellow of the 2023 National Academy of Inventors
Released: 3-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Jonathan Stamler, MD, Named Fellow of the 2023 National Academy of Inventors
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Jonathan Stamler, MD, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Dr. Stamler is the co-founder and president of Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals (UH), and the Robert S. and Sylvia K. Reitman Family Foundation Distinguished Professor of Cardiovascular Innovation at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.



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