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Released: 15-Feb-2018 8:05 AM EST
University of Pennsylvania Researchers Conduct Comprehensive Evaluation of Patients with Concussion-Like Symptoms Following Reports of Audible Phenomena in Cuba
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

A comprehensive evaluation by clinical researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania identified a neurological syndrome that left U.S. government personnel serving in Havana, Cuba with persistent memory and thinking dysfunction, as well as vision and balance problems after hearing unusual noises in their homes or hotel rooms. The team published their findings today in JAMA.

Released: 26-Jan-2018 1:05 PM EST
State of the Union Address: President Trump 'Will Have to Walk a Fine Line,' Expert Says
Northwestern University

President Trump will deliver his first State of the Union Address on Jan. 30. The economy, immigration, tax reform and infrastructure are anticipated themes.

Released: 1-Dec-2017 2:05 PM EST
The Unexpected Way International Business Influences U.S. Politics
Vanderbilt University

Corporations in different industries tend to donate to the same political candidates when their board members serve on the boards of international companies, too.

Released: 16-Nov-2017 2:30 PM EST
New Research: Americans Overwhelmingly Want Foreign Policy Supporting Gender Equality
Tufts University

Most Americans strongly support a U.S. foreign policy that promotes global gender equality, according to a new survey by researchers at Tufts University. The survey also found that Americans’ support for the advancement of women and girls remains high even when those goals conflict with priorities, such as international trade or relations with friends and allies.

Released: 9-Nov-2017 7:00 AM EST
Society for Risk Analysis Explores Decision Making Strategies Regarding U.S. National Security
Society for Risk Analysis (SRA)

As world leaders confront old and new global security problems, they can use this understanding to face problems while also taking into account cognitive and behavioral shortcomings that affect their decision-making. Two papers presented at the Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) Annual Meeting will explore decision-making related to national security interests. The symposium, U.S. National Security Interests and Transnational Security Decision Making, will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m. at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

8-Nov-2017 8:55 AM EST
Closing the Rural Health Gap: Media Update from RWJF and Partners on Rural Health Disparities
Newswise

Rural counties continue to rank lowest among counties across the U.S., in terms of health outcomes. A group of national organizations including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National 4-H Council are leading the way to close the rural health gap.

       
Released: 1-Nov-2017 9:05 AM EDT
U.S.-Canada to Test Cross-Border Communication for Disaster Response
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

Emergency management officials and first responder agencies on both sides of the border between the United States and Canada will work together for an experiment in disaster response.

Released: 12-Oct-2017 2:05 PM EDT
Tip Sheet: VU Professor Can Talk About NAFTA Withdrawal
Vanderbilt University

Despite rhetoric that the United States might pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement, there will be substantial pressure from American businesses to forge a deal to remain, says NAFTA expert and Vanderbilt University professor Timothy Meyer. “Neither Mexico nor Canada nor major elements within the U.S. business community and government want to see NAFTA die,” Meyer says.

Released: 10-Oct-2017 8:55 AM EDT
University of Chicago Launches Months-Long Commemoration of First Nuclear Reaction
University of Chicago

Groundbreaking scientific discovery conducted at UChicago 75 years ago

Released: 19-Sep-2017 12:15 PM EDT
Political and Foreign Policy Experts Available to Comment on President Trump’s U.N. Speech
American University

Political and Foreign Policy Experts Available to Comment on President Trump’s U.N. Speech



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