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NBAA Announces Recipients of 2024 Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The National Business Aviation Association issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2024:

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the 22 recipients of the 2023 Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship.

The NBAA Flight Attendants/Flight Technicians Scholarship program was established by NBAA and its Flight Attendants Committee to assist business aviation flight attendants/flight technicians in their role as crew members aboard business aircraft.

Each year, member companies generously donate monetary and training awards for the scholarship, ... Show Full Article

NBAA Announces 12 Scholarships Awarded at 2024 NBAA-BACE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The National Business Aviation Association issued the following news release:

Las Vegas, NV, Oct. 20, 2024 - The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), through NBAA Charities, offers a wide range of scholarships that support young people seeking careers in business aviation. At this week's NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), 12 students will be receiving the following awards:

William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship

Named in honor of retired NBAA staff member William M. Fanning, who was active in maintenance issues during his nearly 20-year ... Show Full Article

IADA's Third Quarter 2024 Preowned Aircraft Market Report Shows Rising Optimism and Market Stability

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The International Aircraft Dealers Association the following news release:

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 21, 2024 -The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has issued its Third Quarter 2024 Preowned Aircraft Market Report, highlighting a rise in optimism among members as the quarter concluded. The report was released today here in Las Vegas at the National Business Aviation Association's 2024 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).

By the Numbers

IADA-Accredited Dealers reported that they closed 373 business aircraft deals in the third quarter ... Show Full Article

Association for Women in Science Announces 2024 Annual Award Winners

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Association for Women in Science issued the following news release:

The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is delighted to announce the recipients of this year's Spark, Meridian, and Zenith awards. These prestigious awards honor AWIS members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovative thinking, and a steadfast commitment to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and accessibility in STEM.

AWIS received dozens of self-nominations and supporting recommendations highlighting the candidates' accomplishments. "These awardees exemplify the core values of AWIS," ... Show Full Article

American Academy of Ophthalmology: New Study Suggests Aggressive Treatment for Children With Severe Eye Allergies to Avoid Long-Term Complications

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Ophthalmology issued the following news release:

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Research shows people who develop allergies as children with it persisting into adulthood tend to experience more eye complications

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CHICAGO, Ill. -- Do children outgrow eye allergies? A new study presented this week at AAO 2024, the 128th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, suggests that while most allergies with onset in childhood improve with age and resolve by puberty, in some patients these allergies may persist into adulthood. Even worse, ... Show Full Article SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Ophthalmology issued the following news release: * * * Research shows people who develop allergies as children with it persisting into adulthood tend to experience more eye complications * * * CHICAGO, Ill. -- Do children outgrow eye allergies? A new study presented this week at AAO 2024, the 128th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, suggests that while most allergies with onset in childhood improve with age and resolve by puberty, in some patients these allergies may persist into adulthood. Even worse,patients with childhood-onset allergies persisting into adulthood tend to suffer more eye complications later in life compared with people who develop eye allergies as adults.

Researchers at the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, India, reviewed hospital records for 5,030 adults aged 21 and older diagnosed with eye allergies to understand trends of allergy in adulthood. Of these patients, 11 percent developed eye allergies in childhood and 89 percent developed allergies as adults.

"Even though the childhood-onset group made up a smaller portion of the study population, they showed significantly higher rates of complications and ocular co-morbidities compared to the adult-onset group," said researcher Pragnya Donthineni, MD, of L.V. Prasad Eye Institute. "This highlights the importance of aggressive management of severe allergies in childhood, especially when the condition persists beyond puberty, contrary to its typically expected natural course of improving after this age."

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis was the most common allergy type for both groups, but those who developed eye allergies in childhood experienced a higher rate of limbal involvement compared to adult-onset allergies (45 percent vs. 16 percent). The childhood onset group also had a higher rate of other ocular complications compared with the adult onset group (P < .0001), including keratoconus (14 percent), limbal stem cell deficiency (7.74 percent) and steroid-induced glaucoma (6.66 percent).

Rhinitis and asthma were the common systemic allergies in both groups. They also found that male gender predominated in the childhood-onset group, but this gender predilection was not seen in the adult-onset group.

"Our study significantly adds to our understanding of adult allegies. These findings, if explored further, can enhance our understanding of disease processes across different age groups," Dr. Basu said. "Moreover, the results underscore the importance of considering age on onset in evaluating and treating ocular allergies preventing long-term complications."

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About the American Academy of Ophthalmology

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate and support research to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart(R) program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health.

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Original text here: https://www.aao.org/newsroom/news-releases/detail/study-aggressive-treatment-children-eye-allergies

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American Academy of Ophthalmology: Considering Cataract Surgery? It Could Save Your Life

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Ophthalmology issued the following news release:

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New study finds untreated cataracts linked to higher risk of fractures and dangerous brain bleeds due to falls

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CHICAGO, Ill. -- It's not news that cataract surgery can reduce the risk of hip fractures, a major cause of death and injury in older adults. But can less traumatic falls causing fractures like a broken wrist also increase the risk of death in older adults? A study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston suggests ... Show Full Article SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 21 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Ophthalmology issued the following news release: * * * New study finds untreated cataracts linked to higher risk of fractures and dangerous brain bleeds due to falls * * * CHICAGO, Ill. -- It's not news that cataract surgery can reduce the risk of hip fractures, a major cause of death and injury in older adults. But can less traumatic falls causing fractures like a broken wrist also increase the risk of death in older adults? A study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston suggeststhat cataract surgery can protect people from low-trauma fractures and potentially life-threatening brain bleeds. The authors hope their study, presented today at AAO 2024, the 128th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, will give people considering cataract surgery a wider understanding of the risks and benefits.

"My time in the clinic spent observing patients during their preoperative evaluations underscored the complex personal factors influencing their decisions regarding cataract surgery," said medical student researcher Caitlin Hackl. "We hope to shed light on the potential broader benefits of cataract surgery in reducing trauma-related morbidity and mortality, and empower patients to make informed choices about their care."

Using a national database, the researchers analyzed health records from more than 2 million adults diagnosed with age-related cataracts. Patients were divided into two groups, those who had cataract surgery within 10 years of their diagnosis and those who did not. The two groups were matched for demographics and risk factors, including osteoporosis, diabetes, low vision, blindness and retinal disorders.

Results showed people who had cataract surgery were 5 to 11 percent less likely to fall and suffer a variety of fragility fractures (wrist, arm, or ankle). Fragility fractures are broken bones that happen following a low trauma event, such as falling from a standing height or less. Fragility fractures are more common in older adults but can occur in any age group, especially if that person has osteoporosis.

People who had cataract surgery were also 12 percent less likely to experience a traumatic subdural hemorrhage as a result of falling, and 24 percent less likely to experience an epidural hemorrhage compared with people who declined cataract surgery.

"The consistency of this association across multiple common age-related fragility fractures, even after controlling for osteoporosis, was surprising," Hackl said. "Additionally, the magnitude of the reduction in odds of epidural and subdural hemorrhage following cataract extraction was a compelling finding."

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About the American Academy of Ophthalmology

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate and support research to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart(R) program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health.

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Original text here: https://www.aao.org/newsroom/news-releases/detail/cataract-surgery-it-could-save-your-life

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ABS Delivers Comprehensive Ammonia Dispersion Safety Evaluation to Hanwha Ocean

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release:

ABS has completed an industry-leading safety evaluation of ammonia dispersion on board an ammonia-fueled gas turbine LNG carrier design from Hanwha Ocean.

ABS, in collaboration with Hanwha Ocean, conducted computational fluid dynamics simulations that modeled different ammonia release scenarios due to accidental leakages from the engine room, the pipeline and the bunkering stations on deck. The study is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, using multiple ammonia release scenarios.

The analyses ... Show Full Article HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The American Bureau of Shipping issued the following news release: ABS has completed an industry-leading safety evaluation of ammonia dispersion on board an ammonia-fueled gas turbine LNG carrier design from Hanwha Ocean. ABS, in collaboration with Hanwha Ocean, conducted computational fluid dynamics simulations that modeled different ammonia release scenarios due to accidental leakages from the engine room, the pipeline and the bunkering stations on deck. The study is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, using multiple ammonia release scenarios. The analysesfound that the system complied with applicable ABS Rules regarding the toxicity and risks of accumulated ammonia gas. The three-dimensional, high-fidelity simulation results can also help Hanwha Ocean with improved ventilation arrangements, vent mast locations, gas release speeds and placement of air intakes for the manned spaces to further reduce risks in the detailed design stage.

ABS subsidiary, ABSG Consulting Inc., a leading global risk management company, conducted a quantitative risk assessment, helping to provide a better understanding of the likelihood of an incident and insight into potential threats, enabling Hanwha Ocean to design its mitigation plans accordingly.

"This project allowed ABS to combine its world leading modeling and simulation capability with our deep insight into the application of ammonia as a marine fuel. The toxicity of ammonia is a safety challenge and so understanding its behavior in the event of a leak is a critical step toward enabling its wider adoption by the industry. Our analysis will help Hanwha Ocean continue to optimize its design to identify areas for enhancement and mitigate risks," said Patrick Ryan, ABS Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.

Shon Young-chang, CTO and Head of Hanwha Ocean's Product & Technology Strategy, said: "At Gastech 2024, we received recognition from ABS, the leading Classification Society, for our eco-friendly ship technologies, significantly boosting Hanwha Ocean's decarbonization vision. We will do our utmost to ensure that shipowners can confidently choose Hanwha Ocean's products."

ABS provides industry-leading guidance on the application of ammonia as a marine fuel. Learn more here (http://www.eagle.org/alternativefuels) and download a copy of the latest publication, ABS Ammonia Bunkering: Technical and Operational Advisory here (http://www.eagle.org/ammoniabunkering).

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Original text here: https://news.cision.com/american-bureau-of-shipping/r/abs-delivers-comprehensive-ammonia-dispersion-safety-evaluation-to-hanwha-ocean,c4053655

[Category: Transportation]

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