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Russell Reynolds Associates' Antony Beaumont Honored With AESC Lifetime Achievement Award
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release:
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Russell Reynolds Associates' Antony Beaumont Honored with AESC Lifetime Achievement Award
Antony Beaumont recognized for his lasting impact on executive search, board advisory and the development of the profession at the 2026 AESC Global Summit on Leadership in Hong Kong.
HONG KONG, September 23, 2026 - The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global association representing the executive search and leadership consulting profession,
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NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release:
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Russell Reynolds Associates' Antony Beaumont Honored with AESC Lifetime Achievement Award
Antony Beaumont recognized for his lasting impact on executive search, board advisory and the development of the profession at the 2026 AESC Global Summit on Leadership in Hong Kong.
HONG KONG, September 23, 2026 - The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), the global association representing the executive search and leadership consulting profession,presented Antony Beaumont of Russell Reynolds Associates with AESC's prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2026 AESC Global Summit on Leadership in Hong Kong.
"Antony Beaumont represents the very best of our profession: trusted judgment, integrity, an unwavering commitment to clients and a deep investment in the people who will carry this work forward," said James Edmund Datri, President and CEO of AESC. "His influence extends far beyond the searches he has led. Antony has helped boards think differently about succession and leadership, developed generations of outstanding professionals and strengthened executive search and leadership advisory. His career reflects the enduring impact one trusted adviser can have on clients, colleagues and our profession."
Beaumont has spent more than 28 years with Russell Reynolds Associates, where he has held significant leadership roles in Australia and across Asia Pacific. He led the firm's Australian business from 2005 to 2009 and held regional leadership responsibility for Asia from 2007 to 2013, playing a central role in developing the firm's Board and Industrial practices and expanding its presence across the region.
Throughout his career, Beaumont has helped reshape the way boards approach some of their most consequential leadership decisions. He was an early advocate for treating CEO and chair succession not as isolated events triggered by a vacancy, but as ongoing strategic priorities connected to board composition, leadership capability and organizational change. He has personally led long-term chair, board and CEO succession work for some of Australia's largest businesses.
His influence also helped advance the use of rigorous leadership assessment in executive search. In Asia Pacific, Beaumont championed the integration of psychological assessment into the search process, bringing psychologists alongside search consultants to deepen the insight available to clients. His approach contributed to broader adoption of assessment and development capabilities throughout the region and helped reinforce executive search as a sophisticated leadership advisory profession.
Equally significant is Beaumont's legacy as a mentor. Across Australia, Asia and beyond, he has recruited, coached and developed professionals who have gone on to leadership roles both within Russell Reynolds Associates and across the executive search profession. Colleagues consistently point to his willingness to share his experience, challenge others to uphold exacting standards and invest personally in the development of the next generation.
"Antony is an exceptional consultant who has contributed to the industry at the most senior levels for many years," said Anita Wingrove of Russell Reynolds Associates. "He exudes integrity, and I hold him up as a pillar of the industry."
That reputation has been built as much on how Beaumont works as on the scale of his accomplishments. Clients and colleagues describe him as a trusted adviser distinguished by discretion, independence and the willingness to provide candid counsel, even when that means challenging conventional thinking. His work with boards and CEOs has helped demonstrate the value executive search professionals can bring well beyond an individual appointment.
Beaumont has also been a longstanding supporter of AESC and its mission to advance professional and ethical standards. Throughout his career, he has encouraged colleagues to engage with AESC events, research and professional development programs, including supporting AESC training for research professionals in Australia. His commitment to confidentiality, integrity, rigorous client service and respect for candidates reflects the principles at the heart of AESC membership.
Today, Beaumont continues to advise leading organizations on CEO and board appointments from Russell Reynolds Associates' Melbourne office. He works with listed companies, private equity firms, state-owned businesses, nonprofit organizations and family-owned enterprises. Before joining Russell Reynolds Associates in 1998, he spent a decade in management consulting and earlier served in the British Army. He holds a BA from Durham University and is a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
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About the AESC Lifetime Achievement Award
Bestowed since 1982, the AESC Lifetime Achievement Award is the profession's highest honor, recognizing individuals at the pinnacle of their careers who have exemplified and advanced excellence in executive search and leadership consulting. Recipients are widely regarded as icons whose legacies have shaped the profession and upheld its highest values of ethics, integrity, and impact. The award celebrates their enduring influence and steadfast commitment to advancing leadership worldwide.
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About AESC
AESC Members place and advise the world's board directors and C-suite leaders. Founded in 1959, AESC represents the global gold standard in executive search and leadership consulting, bringing together over 16,000 professionals in more than 80 countries. AESC Members are rigorously vetted to meet the highest standards in the profession.
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Original text here: https://www.aesc.org/insights/press-release/russell-reynolds-associates-antony-beaumont-honored-with-aesc-lifetime-achievement-award/
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EAA SportAir Workshops Bring Aircraft Building and Restoration Skills to Enthusiasts Nationwide
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 24 -- The Experimental Aircraft Association issued the following news release:
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EAA SportAir Workshops bring aircraft building and restoration skills to enthusiasts nationwide
2026-27 schedule includes sessions in nine states, plus EAA headquarters in Oshkosh
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EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin - September 23, 2026 -- Hands-on instruction and skill building for those interested in aircraft building and restoration are available throughout the nation, as the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) SportAir Workshop schedule for the 2026-27 season is now
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OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 24 -- The Experimental Aircraft Association issued the following news release:
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EAA SportAir Workshops bring aircraft building and restoration skills to enthusiasts nationwide
2026-27 schedule includes sessions in nine states, plus EAA headquarters in Oshkosh
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EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin - September 23, 2026 -- Hands-on instruction and skill building for those interested in aircraft building and restoration are available throughout the nation, as the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) SportAir Workshop schedule for the 2026-27 season is nowset.
"What EAA's SportAir Workshops do is bring top instructors to locations to help people discover and refine the skills, techniques, and confidence needed to safely and successfully complete aircraft projects," said Charlie Becker, EAA's director of chapters, communities and homebuilt community manager. "These courses help people go from dreams of building or restoring an aircraft to the reality of 'You can build it!'"
SportAir Workshops during the 2026-27 schedule are offered in nine states as well as at EAA headquarters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Among the instruction offered in various locations are sessions in:
* Composite Materials
* Electrical and Avionics
* Fabric Covering
* Fiberglass Techniques for RV Aircraft
* Gas Welding
* Sheet Metal
* TIG Welding
Those interested should check the schedule at EAA.org/SportAir for specific classes at each location. Registration fees include instruction and all materials.
Along with the in-person classes, a limited number of courses are also offered online, including Electrical & Avionics, Fabric Covering, and Fiberglass Techniques for RV Aircraft. There are registration discounts available for EAA members.
EAA SportAir Workshops are sponsored by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty, Lincoln Electric, Poly Fiber Aircraft Coatings, and Zenith Aircraft.
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About EAA
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and embodies The Spirit of Aviation through the world's most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA's 300,000 members and 900 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying, building and restoring recreational aircraft. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.eaa.org.
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Original text here: https://www.eaa.org/eaa/about-eaa/eaa-media-room/eaa-news-releases/sportair-workshop-2026-27-schedule
[Category: Aerospace]
American Farm Bureau Federation: Farmers Renew Call to End Increased Beef Imports
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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Farmers Renew Call to End Increased Beef Imports
Sep 23, 2026
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today called on President Trump to roll back plans to import an additional 300,000 metric tons of beef into the United States. An American Farm Bureau Federation analysis shows increasing imports has had little impact on ground beef prices at the grocery store. Meanwhile, cattle prices have weakened, with ranchers experiencing losses up to $300 to $400 per head.
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 24 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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Farmers Renew Call to End Increased Beef Imports
Sep 23, 2026
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today called on President Trump to roll back plans to import an additional 300,000 metric tons of beef into the United States. An American Farm Bureau Federation analysis shows increasing imports has had little impact on ground beef prices at the grocery store. Meanwhile, cattle prices have weakened, with ranchers experiencing losses up to $300 to $400 per head.
"America'sfarmers and ranchers are renewing their call to the president to reverse course on his plan to import foreign-raised beef. While we appreciate Mr. Trump's goal of reducing grocery costs for America's families, increasing beef imports has not brought prices down.
"Farm Bureau economists tracked 41 locations since Labor Day and found that, on average, prices have fallen only 16 cents per pound. Most prices were unchanged. Families are still facing historically high prices and the threat of a 60% increase in imports over 90 days caused a sharp drop in the prices paid to ranchers for their cattle.
"To put it simply, the plan undercut a fragile recovery in the cattle industry while failing to benefit consumers. We urge the president to stop importing additional beef and focus on long-term solutions that support rebuilding the U.S. herd, which benefits both farmers and consumers who want home-grown beef."
Read the Farm Bureau Intel on beef prices here (https://www.fb.org/intel/markets/increased-beef-imports-have-not-lowered-prices-for-consumers).
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Original text here: https://www.fb.org/news-release/farmers-renew-call-to-end-increased-beef-imports
[Category: Agriculture]
American College of Cardiology Recognizes New FACCs During ACC Latin America 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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American College of Cardiology Recognizes New FACCs During ACC Latin America 2026
MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA (Sep 23, 2026) - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) recognized 21 individuals from across Latin America who have earned the distinguished Fellow of the ACC (FACC) designation at the conclusion of the ACC Latin America 2026 conference on September 17-19 in Medellin, Colombia. The conference was co-hosted by ACC and the Colombian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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American College of Cardiology Recognizes New FACCs During ACC Latin America 2026
MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA (Sep 23, 2026) - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) recognized 21 individuals from across Latin America who have earned the distinguished Fellow of the ACC (FACC) designation at the conclusion of the ACC Latin America 2026 conference on September 17-19 in Medellin, Colombia. The conference was co-hosted by ACC and the Colombian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery.
"The FACCdesignation represents a deep commitment to advancing excellence in patient care," said ACC President Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC. "As cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death around the globe, we are pleased to honor these individuals for their dedication to furthering the ACC's mission and congratulate our newest FACCs on this well-deserved achievement."
Twenty-one individuals were honored at the ceremony:
Katihurca Almonte Montes de Oca, ACS, FACC
Jannes Jose Buelvas Herazo, MD, FACC
Lilia Andrea Buitrago Malaver, FACC
Isabel Cristina Cardenas Moreno, D-Card, FACC
Juan Alberto Ceron Benavides, D-Card, FACC
Joyce Donnellan, MSN, FACC
Karen Alexandra Duenas Criado, MD, FACC
Laura Duque Gonzalez, MD, FACC
Carlos Alberto Fuentes Perez Sr., D-Card, CLS, FACC
Camilo Andres Gomez Sr., MD, FACC
Gina Gonzalez-Robledo, MD, MAS, FACC
Fausto Heredia, MD, D-Card, FACC
Jose Patricio Lopez-Lopez, MD, FACC
Paola Morejon Barragan, MD, FACC
Marcos Lorenzo Pariona, MD, FACC
Vizmary Pineda Frias, MD, FACC
Karla Alejandra Pupiales Davila, MD, FACC
Alex Arnulfo Rivera Toquica, MD, FACC
Carlos Andres Sanchez, MD, MSCE, FACC
Roger Tenezaca Sr., MED, MD, FACC
Javier Torres, MD, MSCE, FACC
The ACC envisions a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. With more than 60,000 members worldwide spanning the entire cardiovascular team, the ACC serves as the professional home for clinicians and researchers seeking the latest science, research and education.
ACC Convocation is a ceremony of celebration, tradition, transition and renewal held at the conclusion of the ACC Annual Scientific Session each year. Global collaboration is crucial to achieving the ACC's mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all. ACC Asia 2025 was the first time an ACC Convocation had taken place outside of the ACC's Annual Scientific Session. ACC Latin America 2026 continues this tradition, offering new Fellows an opportunity to celebrate this distinguished career milestone with their colleagues close to home.
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.
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Original text here: https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2026/09/23/16/28/ACC-Recognizes-New-FACCs-During-ACC-Latin-America-2026
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American Academy of Neurology: Transient Ischemic Attack Associated With Increased Risk of Dementia
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Transient ischemic attack associated with increased risk of dementia
Rates of dementia three times higher than rates of having a stroke
SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
Highlights:
* Having a transient ischemic attack is associated with an increased risk of dementia.
* A transient ischemic attack is when blood flow stops to a part of the brain for a short time causing symptoms that go away within a day with no stroke visible on brain scans.
* The study does not prove that a transient
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Transient ischemic attack associated with increased risk of dementia
Rates of dementia three times higher than rates of having a stroke
SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
Highlights:
* Having a transient ischemic attack is associated with an increased risk of dementia.
* A transient ischemic attack is when blood flow stops to a part of the brain for a short time causing symptoms that go away within a day with no stroke visible on brain scans.
* The study does not prove that a transientischemic attack causes dementia, it only shows an association.
* Over an average of seven years, people with a transient ischemic attack had a 34% higher risk of dementia than people who did not have one.
* The study also found after a transient ischemic attack, dementia rates were three times higher than stroke rates.
* Researchers say prevention strategies after a transient ischemic attack should go beyond stroke prevention and include efforts to reduce the risk of dementia.
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Having a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published September 23, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that a transient ischemic attack causes dementia, it only shows an association.
A TIA is when blood flow stops to a part of the brain for a short time, causing stroke-like symptoms that go away within a day with no stroke visible on brain scans. It can be a precursor to a full stroke.
"After a transient ischemic attack, there is a well-established increased risk of stroke, but less is known about the risk of dementia," said study author Raed A. Joundi, MD, DPhil, of McMaster University and the Population Health Research Institute in Hamilton, Canada. "In our study, over an average of seven years, one in five people who had a TIA developed dementia."
For the study, researchers looked at two decades of health data in Ontario to identify 113,081 people with an average age of 70 who had a first transient ischemic attack and no prior history of dementia. These participants were matched for age, sex, and health factors such as diabetes and blood pressure to people who did not have a stroke or dementia. They were also matched separately to people who had a first stroke.
Participants were followed for an average of seven years. During this time, 19% of people with TIA had a new diagnosis of dementia, compared to 15% of those without stroke or TIA and 20% of those with a stroke. Of people with TIA, there were 2.71 new cases of dementia per 100 person years and of people without TIA, there were 2.03 cases per 100 person years. Person-years represent both the number of people in the study and the amount of time each person spent in the study.
Researchers found the risk of developing dementia was highest in the first year after a TIA. After matching for age, sex, urban or rural residence, vascular risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, people with transient ischemic attack had a 75% increased risk of dementia in the first year compared to those without stroke. Researchers say the risk declined but remained elevated over 20 years, with an overall increased risk of 34%.
When compared to people who had a stroke, people who had a transient ischemic attack had a 33% lower risk of dementia in the first year, but after five years, the risk was similar.
People who had a TIA were three times more likely to develop dementia over the entire follow-up period than to have a stroke.
"Transient ischemic attack is associated with a large and sustained increase in dementia risk," said Joundi. "In addition, dementia occurs far more frequently after a TIA than having a stroke. This highlights that prevention strategies after a TIA should go beyond stroke prevention and consider dementia as a major long-term complication."
A limitation of the study was that researchers did not have detailed brain imaging to determine if people had hidden disease at the start of or during the study.
The analysis for this study (https://www.neurology.org/journal/wnl) was done at ICES, a health research institute in Ontario.
Discover more about dementia at BrainHealth.com, a free public resource from the American Academy of Neurology. It offers a website, podcast, and books, connecting you with trusted information from the world's leading experts in brain health. Follow BrainHealth.com on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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The American Academy of Neurology is the leading voice in brain health. As the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 44,000 members, the AAN provides access to the latest news, science and research affecting neurology for patients, caregivers, physicians and professionals alike. The AAN's mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, headache and migraine.
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Original text here: https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/5368
[Category: Medical]
American Academy of Neurology: More Young Adults Are Having Strokes Than Three Decades Ago
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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More Young Adults Are Having Strokes Than Three Decades Ago
SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
Highlights:
* Stroke rates among adults ages 20 to 54 nearly doubled over a 27-year period in a large U.S. population study.
* The increase was driven primarily by ischemic strokes, the most common type of stroke.
* Researchers found rises over time in high blood pressure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation and substance use among younger adults who had strokes.
* While stroke became more common
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 24 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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More Young Adults Are Having Strokes Than Three Decades Ago
SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
Highlights:
* Stroke rates among adults ages 20 to 54 nearly doubled over a 27-year period in a large U.S. population study.
* The increase was driven primarily by ischemic strokes, the most common type of stroke.
* Researchers found rises over time in high blood pressure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation and substance use among younger adults who had strokes.
* While stroke became more commonin younger adults, 30-day death rates after stroke declined modestly.
* Findings suggest a growing number of younger stroke survivors may be living with long-term disability.
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Stroke is becoming more common among younger adults, according to a study published September 23, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Researchers found that strokes among adults ages 20 to 54 nearly doubled over nearly three decades, even as short-term survival after stroke improved.
"While stroke has traditionally been considered a disease of older adults, our findings show that stroke is becoming increasingly common in younger adults," said study author Emily R. Fisher, MD, of the University of Cincinnati. "At the same time, more people are surviving these strokes, which means more younger adults may be living with the long-term effects of stroke."
The study looked at strokes in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region from 1993 through 2020. Researchers identified 2,076 first-ever strokes among adults ages 20 to 54.
Researchers found that the rate of strokes among younger adults increased from 33.9 cases per 100,000 person-years in 1993-1994 to 62.2 cases per 100,000 person-years in 2020.
The increase appeared to be driven by ischemic stroke, which occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked. The ischemic stroke rate rose from 23.8 cases per 100,000 person-years in 1993-1994 to 47.3 cases per 100,000 person-years in 2020. Researchers did not find similar increases for other types of stroke such as intracerebral hemorrhage, a bleeding stroke within the brain, or subarachnoid hemorrhage, a bleeding stroke around the brain.
Researchers found that some health problems became more common over time among people who had a stroke. There were increases in high blood pressure, diabetes, atrial fibrillation and substance use among younger adults who had stroke. Substance use among younger adults with stroke increased from 4.6% in 1993-1994 to 40.2% in 2020, with much of the increase reflecting marijuana use.
Researchers also looked at 30-day death rates after stroke. After adjusting for age, race and sex, researchers found a slight decline over time, from 11.7% in 1993-1994 to 9.4% in 2020. Improvements were largely seen among people with intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
"Our findings highlight the importance of identifying and managing stroke risk factors early in adulthood," Fisher said. "Additional research is needed to better understand what is driving these trends and how they can be reversed."
A limitation of the study was that researchers did not have comparable information from people without stroke, so they could not determine whether observed trends in risk factors explain the increase in stroke rates.
The study (https://www.neurology.org/journal/wnl) was supported by the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study.
Discover more about stroke at BrainHealth.com, a free public resource from the American Academy of Neurology. It offers a website, podcast, and books, connecting you with trusted information from the world's leading experts in brain health. Follow BrainHealth.com on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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The American Academy of Neurology is the leading voice in brain health. As the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 44,000 members, the AAN provides access to the latest news, science and research affecting neurology for patients, caregivers, physicians and professionals alike. The AAN's mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, headache and migraine.
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Original text here: https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/5367
[Category: Medical]
ALTA Reports Q2 2026 Market Share and Title Premium Volume
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release:
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ALTA Reports Q2 2026 Market Share and Title Premium Volume
Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2026 -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today announced that the title insurance industry generated $5.3 billion in title insurance premiums during the second quarter of 2026, according to ALTA's latest Market Share Analysis. This compares to $4.5 billion during the same period a year ago.
"Second-quarter premium volume increased
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release:
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ALTA Reports Q2 2026 Market Share and Title Premium Volume
Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2026 -- The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, today announced that the title insurance industry generated $5.3 billion in title insurance premiums during the second quarter of 2026, according to ALTA's latest Market Share Analysis. This compares to $4.5 billion during the same period a year ago.
"Second-quarter premium volume increasednearly 15% from a year ago, driven largely by continued strength in commercial real estate transactions," said ALTA CEO Chris Morton. "As communities across the country invest in manufacturing, industrial facilities and other major developments, title insurance remains a vital part of the process. Commercial projects depend on certainty around ownership, access and property rights, and title professionals provide the expertise and protection that help investors and lenders move forward with confidence."
Total operating income was up 2.9% during the second quarter of 2026 compared to Q2 2025. The industry continued its strong financial position with total assets of $12.0 billion, while statutory surplus was at $5.4 billion and statutory reserves were at $5.8 billion.
For the first six months of the year, title premium volume was up 16.1% compared to the first six months of 2025. The title insurance industry paid nearly $327 million in claims during the first six months of 2026. This is down from about $336 million in claims paid during the same period a year ago.
Top 10 Individual Underwriters by Q2 2026 Market Share
* First American Title Insurance Co., 23.3%
* Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., 15.8%
* Chicago Title Insurance Co., 13.2%
* Old Republic National Title Insurance Co., 13.1%
* Stewart Title Guaranty Co., 10.9%
* Westcor Land Title Insurance Co., 4.6%
* Title Resources Guaranty Co., 3.3%
* Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Co., 3.2%
* WFG National Title Insurance Co., 2.6%
* First American Title Guaranty Co., 1.3%
Top 5 States During Q2 2026
* Texas: $736,934,788, +9.8%
* Florida: $618,140,837, +15.2%
* California: $464,796,383, +12.9%
* New York: $315,257,249, +18.7%
* Ohio: $221,967,627, +60.1%
Click here (https://www.alta.org/business-operations/research-initiatives-and-resources/industry-financial-data/) for more market share data.
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About ALTA
The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, represents an industry comprised of more than 17,000 title insurance companies operating across the nation, with over 90% being small businesses.
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Original text here: https://www.alta.org/news-and-publications/press-release/ALTA-Reports-Q2-2026-Market-Share-and-Title-Premium-Volume-
[Category: Real Estate]
