CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- The University of North Carolina's Gillings School of Global Public Health issued the following news: Managing blood pressure among stroke survivors is essential in reducing the risk of repeated stroke and cardiovascular events, but questions remain about the best way to provide care and support patients. Now, a major clinical trial -- launched in the southeastern United States and co-run by researchers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Publi  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 22 -- The St. Baldrick's Foundation issued the following agency statement on Nov. 21, 2023: * * * We are thrilled to announce $1.1 million in new grants to bolster pediatric cancer clinical trial enrollment. Clinical trials play a crucial role in the fight against childhood cancer. The unsung heroes who help make clinical trials happen for kids are the dedicated clinical research associates, nurses, and support staff. This $1.1 million supports these necessary r  more

MOUNT OLIVE, North Carolina, Nov. 21 -- The University of Mount Olive issued the following news: The University of Mount Olive (UMO) Alumni Association recently honored eight individuals for their outstanding service, contributions, and achievements. The awards were presented during the Alumni Awards Ceremony held in Rodgers Chapel. The event was part of the University's Annual Homecoming celebration. Francine Elks Cooke, from the class of 1976, received the Dianne Brown Riley Distinguished Se  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- Wake Forest University issued the following news wrap up entitled "WFU in the News": * * * FEATURED NEWS The 17th annual Turkeypalooza returns to Winston-Salem (https://zwly9k6z.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.wxii12.com%2Farticle%2Fnorth-carolina-wake-forest-prepares-for-holidays-with-turkeypalooza%2F45865780/1/0100018bedad327e-20405062-a4c2-457a-9871-d69c0ea787fe-000000/lPsbRzelCuwjHYz4QS_Tw_oaBBM=348) By Carolyn Conte | WXII-TV  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Nov. 21 -- Wake Forest University issued the following news: Wake Forest University has named Brandon Gilliland senior vice president for finance and administration, effective January 1. Gilliland returns to Wake Forest after serving for the past six years as vice president and chief financial officer at the University of Miami. He previously served at Wake Forest from 2007 to 2017, rising to the position of vice president for finance. "Returning to Wake Forest   more