BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Oct. 21 (TNSPer) -- Campbell University issued the following news release: Campbell Law School Dean J. Rich Leonard has announced the addition of April Giancola to the law school's senior staff. Giancola will serve Campbell Law students and alumni as the new Assistant Dean of Career Services and Professional Development beginning Nov. 1, 2021. Giancola brings 21 years of legal and program management experience to her new role, including most recently serving as the  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 21 (TNSPer) -- Brown University issued the following news release: Dr. Mukesh K. Jain, an accomplished academic and health care leader and a physician-scientist who specializes in cardiovascular medicine, has been appointed dean of medicine and biological sciences at Brown University. Jain serves currently as chief academic officer at University Hospitals health system in Cleveland and vice dean for medical sciences at Case Western Reserve University. In joining   more

IRVING, Texas, Oct. 21 (TNSJou) -- The American Association for Respiratory Care issued the following news: By Debbie Bunch ECMO Survival Numbers Drop ECMO has been a last ditch life-saver for many patients with COVID-19, but new research from international investigators, including those from the University of Michigan and Columbia University, suggests the effectiveness of the treatment has declined over time. In a study conducted among three groups of patients -- those treated before May 1,  more

GORHAM, Maine, Oct. 21 (TNSGra) -- Biodiversity Research Institute issued the following news release: Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) is part of a collaborative team, led by Duke University, that has received a total of $7.5 million to assess the risks that offshore wind energy development along the East Coast may pose to birds, bats, and marine mammals. BRI's role is to lead the avian research components for the five-year project Wildlife and Offshore Wind (WOW): A Systems Approach to Re  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following Beige Book for Oct. 20, 2021: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Business activity in the First District expanded at a modest to moderate pace. Software and IT firms posted moderate revenue gains on balance. Retail sales were stable or up modestly and easily exceeded pre-pandemic levels; demand for new and used autos continued to outstrip limited supplies. Air travel and hotel occupancy improved but stayed well bel  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following statement by Chairman Richard Glick on a decision (No. ER21-1111-002) involving Fair Rates Act on Southeast Energy Exchange Market: * * * Expanding regional electricity markets is one of the single most important steps that the Commission can take to save customers money, enhance reliability, and integrate intermittent resources most efficiently. I believe regional transmission orga  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (TNSRep) -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following research analysis on Sept. 22, 2021: * * * An improved system of power generation and transmission in the U.S. would prevent some outages, and also reduce the price of electricity to American families, businesses, and institutions through increased production and competition. This would make life for American families more affordable and more pleasant. The Lights Go Out   more

STAFFORDSHIRE, England, Oct. 21 (TNSJou) -- Keele University issued the following news: A common variation in a specific gene could make home kidney dialysis treatments less effective for some patients, leading to worse outcomes and even death in some cases. Home dialysis therapies such as peritoneal dialysis have increased in popularity in recent years, in both developed countries like the United States and developing countries. Home therapies like this are advantageous as they can reduce th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSOps) -- The American Academy of Nursing issued the following news release: Kenneth R. White, PhD, AGACNP, ACHPN, FACHE, FAAN, began his term as President of the American Academy of Nursing (Academy) at the organization's annual business meeting held earlier this month. The first man elected President of the Academy, Dr. White is the Dean of the School of Nursing at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA, the only academic affiliate of Mass General Brigham, New  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Charlie Baker, R-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Governor Charlie Baker announced the nomination of Brian Walsh as Associate Justice of the District Court and Maureen Flaherty as Associate Justice of the Boston Municipal Court. Combined, they have over 50 years of legal experience. "The decades of experience in public service that Brian Walsh and Maureen Flaherty will both bring to the courts and the people of the Commonwealth make them   more

WESTBOROUGH, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 (TNSPol) -- The New England First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: The New England First Amendment Coalition and Union Leader Corp. recently argued for the release of New Hampshire Superior Court documents that were inappropriately sealed and kept from the public. The sealed documents include records about the policies and procedures within the Hillsborough County Attorney's office. They are part of an ongoing case in which the office h  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on newly released legislation by the Senate Appropriations Committee this week to fund much of the federal government for fiscal year (FY) 2022. Senator Shaheen worked to include and supported numerous measures that were added to the legislation that invest in important New Hamps  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, Oct. 21 (TNSRes) -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2021: UMass Lowell researchers are among the scientists behind a new initiative to develop robotics and artificial-intelligence systems designed to improve the quality of life for senior citizens. Established through a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation, the new NSF AI Institute for Collaborative Assistance and Responsive Intervention for Ne  more