CHICAGO, Illinois, April 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Technician Awards during the International Marine Service Technician Week, running from April 24-29. Sponsored by Yamaha, the awards were given to 10 technicians selected from over 130 nominees. This year's winners are BJ Benson from Viking Marine (WA), Ryan Coffin fro  more

MATERIALS PARK, Ohio, April 26 (TNSres) -- ASM International posted the following news from Atomic force microscopy: Atomic force microscopy (AFM), is a widely used technique that can quantitatively map material surfaces in three dimensions, although its accuracy is limited by the size of the microscope's probe. A new artificial intelligence (AI) technique overcomes this limitation and allows microscopes to resolve material features smaller than the probe's tip. The deep learning algorithm dev  more

ITASCA, Illinois, April 26 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of infection among infants. Almost all children in the US will contract RSV within the first two years of life, and RSV has a high rate of hospitalization among infants. A new study in the May 2024 Pediatrics (published online April 25), "RSV Vaccination Intention Among People Who Are or Plan to Become Pregnant," finds that most expect  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 26 (TNSres) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Study using ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program data shows both frailty and type of surgical procedure impact postoperative outcomes among elderly patients, but procedure type and its risk level has a greater effect * * * Key Takeaways * Frailty and procedure risk are both associated with increased postoperative complications and odds of death. However, certain pat  more

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, April 25 (TNSres) -- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Botox test identifies patients with good response to nerve decompression, reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery * * * Preoperative Botox injections are a useful test for predicting how well patients with chronic migraine will respond to nerve decompression surgery, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical   more

PARK RIDGE, Illinois, April 26 -- The American Society of Safety Professionals issued the following news release: The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) encourages safety professionals and employers to raise awareness and participate in the 11th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction on May 6-10. The observance is part of a year-round campaign led by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Falls from height are the leading cause of dea  more

NORTHFIELD, Illinois, April 26 -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following joint position statement on April 25, 2024, with American Society of Clinical Oncology: * * * The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP) are calling on manufacturers of diagnostics and therapeutics to adopt therapeutic group labeling to improve access to effective modern therapies for patients, according to a joint position statement released today.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: The American Boating Congress (ABC) 2024 is proud to announce that Mike Allen and Alex Thompson, both esteemed journalists from Axios, will be the keynote speakers at this year's highly anticipated advocacy event. Scheduled to take place from Wednesday, May 8 to Friday, May 10 at the Intercontinental--The Wharf in the event promises to be an insightful and influen  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 25 -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: The American Gas Association (AGA) today criticized the United States Department of Energy's (DOE) Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings Rule as ineffective and fiscally irresponsible. DOE's rule eliminates natural gas heating, hot water and cooking systems from a broad range of new and modified federal buildings in 2030. According to DOE,  more

WILMETTE, Illinois, April 25 -- The International Crane Foundation issued the following news release: A young Whooping Crane, 16-23 a.k.a. Animal, was reported by local birders in a residential neighborhood of Wilmette, a suburb of Chicago, Tuesday morning. The crane is a member of the Eastern Migratory Population of reintroduced Whooping Cranes and was raised and released to the wild by the International Crane Foundation. Given the threats of such a high-traffic area, the International Crane   more

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, April 25 (TNSres) -- The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy issued the following news release: The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) released a new RogueRx Activity Report, Injectable Weight Loss Drugs: How Illegal Online Drug Sellers Are Taking Advantage of Patients, which explores how bad actors are taking advantage of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 agonist) medications "going viral." This class of drugs, including semaglutide  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 26 -- The Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of "Digital Humanities in the Library, Second Edition," edited by Arianne Hartsell-Gundy, Laura R. Braunstein, and Liorah Golomb, offering ideas and strategies for cross-institutional collaborations and new approaches to digital humanities work. The  more

ROSEMONT, Illinois, April 26 -- The National Roofing Contractors Association issued the following news release: The National Roofing Contractors Association has partnered with 1Life Software, a team of award-winning safety professionals and software developers, to launch the Safety Excellence Program. With the goal of reducing the frequency and severity of work-related injuries in the roofing industry, NRCA and 1Life Software safety professionals and software developers created the safety mana  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 25 (TNSres) -- The Strategic Management Society issued the following agency statement on April 24, 2024: * * * We are pleased to announce that the Strategic Management Society's 2023 Annual Report is now available! This comprehensive report highlights our key achievements, initiatives, and impact over the past year. Members and stakeholders can gain insights into our progress and the advancements made in the field of strategic management. Explore the strides we've take  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, April 26 -- The American Veterinary Medical Association issued the following news release: The second annual spring virtual Animal Welfare Assessment Contest (AWJAC) took place April 20-21, with registrants from across North and South America completing assessments of the welfare of animals in multiple settings. Participants included undergraduates, veterinary students, graduate students and AVMA member veterinarians. This virtual event, offered in addition to the annual   more