ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2023: A new study funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) found that nursing homes using a chlorhexidine bathing routine to clean the skin and nose with over-the-counter antiseptic solutions prevents serious infections and reduces the amount of antibiotic resistant organisms in the nursing home, such as  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * The professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown's Warren Alpert Medical School received the honor in recognition of his high-impact research to prevent adverse obstetric outcomes. * * * Dr. Methodius Tuuli, professor and chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School, has been elected to the National A  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 11 -- Brown University issued the following news release: In a significant step toward creating a state-of-the-art indoor turf facility at its Erickson Athletic Complex, Brown University has selected Sasaki as design architect. A vote by the Corporation of Brown University's Committee on Facilities and Campus Planning approved the selection of Sasaki, which is home to a dedicated sports, wellness and student life practice composed of architects, landscape archite  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 11 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. Last week, CEP researchers found multiple Telegram posts on the main Hamas channel documenting the October 7 attacks on Israel. Additionally, CEP located statements from al-Qaeda, ISIS, and various white supremacists celebrating the Oc  more

BANGOR, Maine, Oct. 11 -- Husson University issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2023: As law enforcement agencies continue to grapple with unprecedented staffing shortages across all roles, an event planned at Husson University will bring together more than 250 eager students with an interest in law- and legal-related careers with representatives from more than 60 law enforcement agencies, law offices and other organizations who are looking to hire now or in the future. The 14th Annu  more

NARRAGANSETT, Rhode Island, Oct. 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2023: Rhode Island's commercial fisheries and seafood sectors account for more than 4,300 jobs and drive $420 million in statewide economic impact, according to a joint Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation-University of Rhode Island study. In an effort to help ensure continued growth and sustainability of Rhode Island's commercial fishing sector amidst evolving challenges wi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 11 -- Mass General Brigham issued the following Q&A on Oct. 10, 2023: * * * K. Eve Lewandowski, PhD, Pamela Mahon, PhD, and Robert Gonzalez, MD, discuss the scope and potential impact of a new national bipolar disorder study that includes Mass General Brigham hospitals, McLean Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, as a joint site. * * * Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that can seriously affect a person's mood, daily activities and cognition. BD2  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news on Oct. 9, 2023: The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. "It is my honor to welcome this truly e  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision (Case No. 13-RC-319773) by Region 13 Director Angie Cowan Hamada: * * * MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY, LLC, Employer and UNITED STATES RUGBY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION, Petitioner DECISION AND DIRECTION OF ELECTION Major League Rugby, LLC ("Employer"), along with its constituent member teams, is a professional rugby league with headquarters located in Dallas, Texas, and teams located throughout North America. United States  more

CARY, North Carolina, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: Education institutions across the US can use software from global AI and analytics leader SAS for less, thanks to a new agreement with the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC). Faced with declining enrollments, US colleges and universities are turning to data and education analytics software to improve efficiencies while increasing student succes  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 11 -- Environment Massachusetts issued the following news release: The governors of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island announced on Wednesday a first-in-the-nation memorandum of understanding (MOU) to coordinate offshore wind development throughout the three-state region. Under the agreement, offshore wind developers can submit multi-state offshore wind project proposals that each state will consider for procurements in 2024. The states' solicitations are   more